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Risk of attack coefficient effect on availability of Ad-hoc networks
Risk of attack coefficient effect on availability of Ad-hoc networks
Tootaghaj, Diman Zad ; Farhat, Farshid ; Pakravan, Mohammad-Reza ; Aref, Mohammad-Reza ;
Information Systems and Security Lab (ISSL), Department of Electrical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
This paper appears in: Consumer Communications and Networking Conference (CCNC), 2011 IEEE
Issue Date : 9-12 Jan. 2011
On page(s): 166
Print ISBN: 978-1-4244-8789-9
Digital Object Identifier : 10.1109/CCNC.2011.5766445
Date of Current Version : 12 May 2011
Security techniques have been designed to obtain certain objectives. One of the most important objectives all security mechanisms try to achieve is the availability, which insures that network services are available to various entities in the network when required. But there has not been any certain parameter to measure this objective in network. In this paper we consider availability as a security parameter in ad-hoc networks. However this parameter can be used in other networks as well. We also present the connectivity coefficient of nodes in a network which shows how important is a node in a network and how much damage is caused if a certain node is compromised.


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Auto loan portfolios accounted for nearly half of all credit union loan growth in 2013.
Indeed, over the past year, auto loan portfolio expansion of $19.7 billion accounted for 48% of lending, according to CUNA Mutual Group's Credit Union Trends Report, which tracked data through September.
Vehicle loans represented 30.7% of all credit union loans, up from a low of 28.7% at the end of 2011 but below the pre-recession level of 33.3%.
Dave Colby, chief economist at CUNA Mutual Group, sees considerable momentum in lending heading into 2014.
"Vehicle lending growth is forecast to remain strong, based on sales forecasts and the growing need for replacement transportation given the record average age of the existing vehicle fleet," Colby noted.
In addition to purchase financing for new and used vehicles, Colby said he sees other opportunities in vehicle loan recapture, including pricing vehicle loans not only on cost-of-funds and market competition, but also expected returns versus their investment alternatives.
Extending credit and managing risk to the recently credit-impaired, where some consumers had good history but their credit scores were dinged by the prolonged economic downturn, could also open up more auto lending prospects for credit unions, Colby said. Finally, more members are joining, which widens that revenue space even more.
"We are cautiously optimistic for overall system loan growth results in 2014 and very optimistic for credit unions (that) pursue an aggressive member lending strategy," Colby said. "Overall economic improvements, improving credit quality and an expanding membership base will allow credit unions to carry 2013's momentum well into 2014."
The surge in auto loans continues to be a national phenomenon. Buoyed by a drop in delinquent loans, auto loan balances reached an all-time high in the third quarter at $782.9 billion, according to Experian Automotive. That figure was up $103 billion from the third quarter in 2012, data from Experian's latest State of the Automotive Finance Market report showed.
"The availability of credit, combined with consumers' continued strong performance repaying their loans, has a positive spiral effect," said Melinda Zabritski, senior director of automotive lending for Experian Automotive. "It allows lenders to slowly but surely take on additional risk while providing more access to loans and paving the way for higher auto sales."

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Bulging eyes is the abnormal protrusion (bulging out) of one or both eyeballs.
Protruding eyes; Exophthalmos; Proptosis; Bulging eyes
Prominent eyes may be a family trait. But prominent eyes are not the same as bulging eyes. Bulging eyes should be checked by a doctor right away.
Bulging of one eye, especially in a child, is a very serious sign. It should be checked immediately.
Hyperthyroidism (particularly Graves disease) is the most common cause of bulging eyes. With this condition, the eyes do not blink often and seem to have a staring quality.
Normally, there should be no visible white between the top of the iris (the colored part of the eye) and the upper eyelid. Seeing white in this area usually is a sign that the eye is bulging.
Because eye changes develop slowly, family members may not notice it until the condition is relatively advanced. Photos often draw attention to the bulging when it may have gone unnoticed before.
The cause needs to be treated by a health care provider. Because bulging eyes can cause a person to be self-conscious, emotional support is important.
The health care provider will ask about your medical history and do a physical examination.
Medical history questions may include the following:
A slit-lamp examination may be done. Blood testing for thyroid disease may be done.
Treatments depend on the cause. Artificial tears may be given to lubricate the eye.
Clemmons DR. Approach to the patient with endocrine disease. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman's Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2011:chap 228.
Yanoff M, Cameron D. Diseases of the visual system. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman's Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2011:chap 431.


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starchycarb needed a new other design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 26 designs submitted by 4 freelance designers.
I also want to have a companion e-book designed called: Dawn Perucca's Weight Loss Crash Course.
Crash Course Subtitle: 30 Steps that are fast and easy to read explaining how Dawn got back into shape at the age of 45.
I want both books to be designed as e-books that will be sold together. Both books should have the same background and pictures, just different wording.
http://www.dawnperucca.com (Starchy Carb Crisis Blog)
I am envisioning the background being a shiny silver. I would like for it to look metallicy, shimmery and/or sparkly. I think somewhere on the cover of the Memoirs Book there should be a background that is black with the statement, 'Dawn had struggled with losing weight for more than 15 years; but, at the age of 45 knows how to become and stay lean. If a silver background is not possible I would like gold or something shiny and sparkly that would appeal to men and women. I think the Crash Course Book should have a black background somewhere that highlights the statement: 'You can quickly understand how you can lose weight even if you have struggled with excessive hunger and cravings'.
- Item 1...I love bright colors like silver, gold, red, hot pink, purple, royal blue, cyan, however, I don't want this book to only appeal to women. If the entire cover is mostly silver and black, that would be ok. If the entire cover is mostly silver, black and red, that would be ok.The pictures I want to have used are at the link: http://www.4shared.com/dir/11572662…aring.html
Blue sweatshirt pic: Age 37 (small pic on cover)
Red suit pic: Age 41 (small pic on cover)
Sweater w. green diamonds pic: Age 43 (small pic on cover)
Stitches pic: Age 43 (small pic on cover)
Black Dress pic: Age 45 (larger pic on cover)
I think each picture should have my age at the time of the pic under or on the pic. For example, the pic of me in the black dress should say: Age 45 below it.
- Item 1...I don't like bland colors or colors that just blend in. I don't like beige, tan, olive green, mauve. Even if those colors are tastefully combined, they rarely appeal to me.


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Official Websiteof the City of Des Moines
Because one size doesn't fit all, please use the zoom feature of your browser to increase or decrease the text size.
The Access Advisory Board implements and establishes handicap access to all City buildings and employment.
Authority to govern the operation of the Des Moines International Airport.
(1)The board has the authority to periodically review building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and fire codes (2) Acts as a board of appeals to hear grievances arising from a decision of the building official or fire chief; (3) Determine the suitability of alternate materials and types of construction(4)Waives building code requirements under certain circumstances.
Members maintain log books provided by the city recording occurrences of odor nuisances including dates, times, descriptions of the odors, wind directions and any other information deemed necessary by the enforcement official. They may record personal testimony of reaction to the odor in respect to effects on health and the right of enjoyment of life or property. They submit the log books to the enforcement official on the first day of the month regarding incidents of odor nuisance of the previous month.
Governs the appointment, promotion, transfer, dismissal, discipline and other related conditions of employment on the basis of merit, in accordance with the spirit of Code of Iowa, Chapter 400 for civil service employees.
Receives and investigates discrimination complaints, formulates a comprehensive education program to eliminate discrimination, and recommends ways to discourage prejudice. Name changed to the Des Moines Civil and Human Rights Commission , Ord. # 15,283, May 19, 2014, Roll Call No. 14-0779.
Commission is an advisory board for promoting the development of live music performances, the music industry and musicians within the city, and providing an opportunity for input from the live music industry, musicians, and the public for ideas in support of live music.
Reviews and acts upon all applications for certificates of appropriateness; reviews and makes recommendations to the City Council on proposals for designation of historic districts, amendments to boundaries of existing historic districts, and repeal of existing historic districts; cooperates with property owners and City agencies and departments to develop preservation solutions and plans; furthers the historic preservation efforts in the city; makes recommendations for the listing of a historical district or site in the National Register of Historic Places.
Holds hearings, grants variances, mediates appeals, and recommends enforcement action in the administration of Housing Code Enforcement.
Successor Commission to the Public Housing Board. All appointments shall be providers of low-income services concerned with one of the following: financial support, homeownership counseling, provision of rental units to low-income residents, tenant advocacy, and supportive or educational services.
Board has charge, control, and supervision of all public libraries.
Code of Iowa.
The purpose of the Neighborhood Revitalization Board (NRB) is to advise City Council and Board of Supervisors on housing improvement and neighborhood revitalization efforts.
Advises City Council and oversees planning and administration of city parks, cemeteries, recreation centers, and various programs.
Oversees the preparation and administration of the Comprehensive Plan, zoning, long-range planning, subdivision, and public improvements as defined by codes; sets policy; and determines plan and zoning requirements. Iowa Code Section 414.6
Holds examinations for licensing of Stationary Boiler Engineers and Stationary Boiler Firemen.
Created to foster relationships and to make introductions for economic, educational, and curtural cooperation between Des Moines an dother communities around the globe; and for the coordination of sister city activities
The Skywalk Committee performs the duties formerly performed by the Skywalk Committee of the Urban Design Review Board. It is a SubCommittee of the Urban Design Review Board. The Committee makes decisions and grant variances to skywalk codes.
The transportation safety committee shall advise the city council on matters relating to the safe and efficient use of all transportation modes within and immediately adjacent to the City of Des Moines. These transportation modes include but are not limited to motor vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrian modes used as part of the transportation system. The transportation system includes, but is not limited to, streets, sidewalks, and related transportation facilities.
Makes recommendations to the City Council on design of public projects and private development projects located downtown, in City business parks, and throughout the city that request tax increment financing assistance. It also serves, with the Historic Preservation Commission, as the Landmark Review Board.
Oversees management and operation of the Des Moines Water Works, including setting water rates.
Study and coordinate youth activities for the Des Moines area and make recommendations to the City Council and City Departments.
The Board hears appeals of staff determinations of the applicability of the zoning ordinance, grants variances, special exceptions, conditional uses and special permits. The board exercises adjudicatory power and appeals from the board are heard by the state court.


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17. Be Competent.
17-1 Look,
17-2 Learn,
17-3 Practice.
The Way to Happiness, LRH
As of May 4 2007 the scripts will autodetect your timezone settings. Nothing here has to be changed, but there are a few things
17. Be Competent.
17-1 Look,
17-2 Learn,
17-3 Practice.
The Way to Happiness, LRH
Mathematics: is it the fabric of MEST?
This is my voyage
My continuous mission
To uncover hidden structures
To create new theorems and proofs
To boldly go where no man has gone before
(Raumpatrouille – Die phantastischen Abenteuer des Raumschiffes Orion, colloquially aka Raumpatrouille Orion was the first German science fiction television series. Its seven episodes were broadcast by ARD beginning September 17, 1966. The series has since acquired cult status in Germany. Broadcast six years before Star Trek first aired in West Germany (in 1972), it became a huge success.)


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jaybuddy needed a new web page design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 108 designs submitted by 12 freelance designers.
Shore Management, Inc.
We are a small - medium sized residential property management company in San Diego, CA. Most of the properties we manage are in Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, La Jolla, Ocean Beach, and Point Loma. (All near beaches). We are positioning ourselves to attract properties owners with high-end properties and we need a site design to show that.
Shore Management, Inc. Has been in business since 1999.
Our target audience is income-property owners with $1,000,000+ properties in the La Jolla, CA and other beach community areas in San Diego.
We need 2 pages designed, the homepage and a property detail page.
Some things to remember:
1) We are in the residential property management business and we try to attract clients with high-end rentals.
2) This is business website and not a blog.
3) When designing this site, ask yourself, would I want to have my rental managed by these people?
4) We love dynamic elements. Feel free to use any javascript/jQuery elements. If you can design it, we can code.
5) Please use a fixed width of 960px.
6) Please submit layered photoshop designs.
The home page:
should showcase some of the properties we have using some kind of image slider/rotator. The majority of this page should be geared towards marketing to our target market. There should however be a small part where there is a list of available properties for rent.
The property detail page:
will need to show detail of the properties like # of bedroom, bathrooms, etc. For inspiration on the property detail page check out http://www.apartments.com/cvcommuni…#Amenities
1) Home
2) Properties For Rent
3) Owner Services
4) Tenant Services
5) About Us
6) Shore Blog
7) Contact Us
Color Schemes:
See attached logo. We like gray and white gradients with highlights of blue. Huge bonus points for submitting multiple color schemes.
Feel free to use any images on the current website or any stock photos to mock up your design. Be creative and have fun. I look forward to seeing what you come up with!
Keep it clean and simple like the listingpress design attached.
Some of our competitors. (Whose designs I DON'T like, but will give you an idea of what kind of business we do)


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The Chestnut Hill Historical Society is pleased to announce its slate of board and Officer nominees. Returning board members include Carolyn Adams, Ann Csink, Karren DeSeve, Lawrence D. McEwen, Mathew Millan, Mary (Beth) Ounsworth and Meredith Sonderskov. The Historical Society is also honored to welcome Walter J. Sullivan, President Emeritus of the Chestnut Hill Community Association, as Interlocking Director of that organization.
Joining them in standing for first-time election are Martha Agate, Dick Brown, Monika Hemmers, Dennis F. Meyers, and Anthony P. Sorrentino.
Running for officer positions in the Historical Society are Frank Niepold, President; Kim Yetter, Treasurer; Carolyn Adams, Secretary; C. Nancy Evans, Vice-President of Programs and Community Outreach; Patricia Marian Cove, Vice-President of Preservation; and Randy Williams, Vice-President of Easements.
Members in good standing may also nominate additional Directors with a nominating petition signed by 10% of Historical Society members and submitted on or before Monday, September 26. The nomination slate of Board of Directors will be voted on at the Historical Society's Annual Meeting and Lecture on Sunday, October 16, from 4 to 6 pm at the Chestnut Hill Academy, 500 West Willow Grove Avenue.
After the business meeting, Carol Franklin will talk on "The Architecture of the Wissahickon Style." Dr. Franklin is co-author with David Contosta of Metropolitan Paradise, The Struggle of for Nature in the City. Light refreshments and a book signing will follow.
Both the Annual Meeting and the lecture are free and open to the public. For any questions regarding the nomination slate or other matters, please contact Executive Director Jennifer S. Hawk at 215-247-0417, ext. 201 or at email@example.com.
The Chestnut Hill Historical Society, a Land Trust Accreditation Commission accredited organization, has been preserving and nurturing the historical, physical, and cultural resources of Chestnut Hill and surrounding communities for over 40 years. Specifically, its easement program protects more than 70 acres and 12 historic facades; its archive is open to the public 5 days a week with over 20,400 items documenting Chestnut Hill's architectural and social history, and the Chestnut Hill Historical Society's resource center caters to the unique needs of historic homeowners. The Historical Society has documented more than 2,200 structures in Chestnut Hill, resulting in the area's designation as a National Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places. www.chhist.org


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Tuesday, July 7, 2009
As many of you may know, this Grandma has been visiting my son's family of 10 in Topeka and then they followed us home and have been at our house in Nebraska for the last week! They plan to head home on the 12th of July. We all made a trip to Cheyenne, Wyoming last week before the 3th of July to visit my other son and Grandma. Since returning to Alliance we have had even more relatives visiting. Busy and exhausted!
On the trip to Cheyenne, we also visited with an Aunt from Amboy, Washington who brought with her about 200 old family photos and documents. I brought those home to scan and copy with the promise of a fast return to her possession. These were a trove of pictures we did not have so I could not pass up the opportunity, even though I knew we would be extremely busy all week.
I had to try hard to squeeze in some time with our very busy schedule to work on the project. One of my six year old twin granddaughters wanted to help me scan and since I was short on time I was initially reluctant to draft her into service. I figured she would soon lose interest and go back to play with all the other kids. We sneaked away and shut ourselves in the office room and I showed her what to do. Everything just went great and she was a very good little helper.
Lunch time came and then she was rearing to get back to work. Four hours later, nearly 5 1/2 total hours , we had done it all! Miss Taylyn was an awesome little helper. I was so surprised and pleased at her job. She loaded the scanner just perfect from one pile and took them out into another each time. She studied every picture, asked about clothes, hair styles, fancy wicker studio chairs, and why those people never did smile? She wanted to know who they all were and about the man whose ears were two different sizes. One relative in particular she singled out and said" he looks like that President, the one with the big black hat and hair on his face, like Daddy". That had me baffled at first but when I said "you mean Abe Lincoln", she said "yea, that one". We compared and sure enough...what do you think? Do you see our two "Abes"?
Grandma is thrilled that one of the family has shown even a tiny interest in genealogy, finally. Taylyn lasted 5 1/2 hours helping, great for a six year old. My "BUDDING" GENEALOGIST! Now if she will only bloom to take up this Grandma's interest someday. (You Go Genealogy Girl #3, maybe?).
Family will soon be gone home and You Go Genealogy Girl #1 and myself, You Go Genealogy Girl #2 will be headed for Sheridan, Wyoming for the Family History Expo and SOME MUCH NEEDED REST !!!!!
Yo Go Genealogy Girl #2, Cheri
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U.S. cotton producers intend to plant 10.5 million acres in 2010, which is 15 percent higher than last year and the first increase in acreage after three straight years of declines. The increase is due to rising cotton futures prices plus lower expected returns for corn and soybeans.
According to USDA's March 31 Prospective Plantings report, upland cotton acreage is expected to total 10.3 million acres, up 15 percent from last year. Growers intend to increase planted area in all states except Arkansas, Kansas, and Louisiana.
The largest percentage increase in the Mid-South is expected in Tennessee, where growers say they will bump acres by 27 percent, from 300,000 acres to 380,000 acres. Mississippi is expected to increase acres by 11 percent, from 305,000 acres to 340,000 acres and Missouri, by 7 percent, from 272,000 acres to 290,000 acres. Louisiana producers expect to decrease acres from last year by 13 percent, from 230,000 acres to 200,000 acres.
The largest acreage increase is in Texas where producers intend to plant 600,000 acres more acres of upland cotton than in 2009. American-Pima cotton growers intend to increase their plantings by 34 percent from 2009 to 190,000 acres. California producers intend to plant 165,000 acres, up 39 percent from last year.
Corn growers intend to plant 88.8 million acres of corn for all purposes in 2010, up 3 percent from both last year and 2008. Expected acreage is up in many states due to reduced winter wheat acreage and expectations of improved net returns. Acreage increases of 300,000 or more are expected in Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, and Ohio. The largest decreases are expected in Iowa, down 200,000 acres, and Texas, down 150,000 acres.
Soybean producers intend to plant 78.1 million acres in 2010, up less than 1 percent from last year. If realized, U.S. planted area will be the largest on record. Acreage increases of 100,000 or more are expected in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. The largest decreases are expected in Georgia and North Carolina, both 150,000 acres less than 2009. If intentions are realized, the planted acreage in Kansas, North Dakota, and Pennsylvania will be the largest on record.
U.S. rice producers intend to plant 3.4 million acres in 2010, a 9 percent increase over 2009. In the Mid-South, expected rice acres increased in all rice-producing states, rising 10 percent in Arkansas, 9 percent in Louisiana, 10 percent in Mississippi and 7 percent in Missouri.
All wheat planted area is estimated at 53.8 million acres, down 9 percent from 2009. The 2010 winter wheat planted area, at 37.7 million acres, is 13 percent below last year but up 2 percent from the previous estimate. Of this total, about 28.3 million acres are hard red winter, 6 million acres are soft red winter, and 3.4 million acres are white winter. Area planted to other spring wheat for 2010 is estimated at 13.9 million acres, up 5 percent from 2009. Of this total, about 13.3 million acres are hard red spring wheat. Durum planted area for 2010 is estimated at 2.22 million acres, down 13 percent from the previous year.
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Families work in partnership with Geneva Centre for Autism's multidisciplinary team to identify and prioritize goals for children with respect to behaviour management, communication and life skills development. Services are delivered through parent education, consultation and coaching, and skill-building group service.
The Preschool and School Age teams are comprised of highly trained and experienced professionals including Speech and Language Pathologists, Behaviour / Communication (B/C) Consultants, Occupational Therapists, a Behaviour Psychologist, Social Workers and a Developmental Paediatrician.
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STOCKHOLM (Sinclair Broadcast Group) - Stockholm, Sweden is a quiet Nordic town bustling with people going about their day.
By all accounts, everything is calm on the surface.
But in a residential neighborhood, a man was killed on a Sunday morning after picking up an explosive device that sat outside a train station in Vårby gård.
A woman who came to the crime scene to pay her respects told Inside Your World the violence has become a new norm here.
"I think last one or two years, it's getting much worse than before."
She's unsure why it's become worse.
The memorial for the man who died in Vårby gård collects with flowers and trinkets. Candles are lit all over the station entrance, burning in his memory.
Nearby, in Rinkeby, roses memorialize a man who died in a shooting a week before Inside Your World arrived to the Stockholm suburb.
Shops start to open int he town square, with the exception of a pizza shop.
That's because a young man was shot and killed there, execution style, at dinnertime.
"I don't recognize my city anymore," a Rinkeby resident said, noting the violence in her area.
Stats provided by the Swedish government agency BRÅ show violence here is up.
Murder rose 11 percent in 2016 when compared to 2015's numbers.
Men specifically are killed by gunfire at an increased rate too - up 28 percent in that same time period.
Leading up to 2016, more than a quarter million refugees applied for asylum in Sweden, most fleeing war zones in Muslim-majority countries.
It's unclear whether that influx of new people is what's driving those numbers to rise - as people experience the violence in suburbs like Rinkeby, a place mostly populated by non-native Swedes.
But one thing is certain: the violence people are experiencing in Sweden is real.
Glen Sjögren has seen it.
As an officer in Malmö, on the southern coast of Sweden, he said some teens are even wearing body armor in high-crime areas.
"They wear the vest everyday. Even at night," he said, noting some of the teens are as young as 15.
The seasoned officer believes immigration is a small problem compared to what the country faces now: assimilating hundreds of thousands of people who are largely unfamiliar with Swedish culture.
"We have to integrate them into our society in a better way than we do right now."
He said getting the youth off the streets and employed is a way to start, but it's not going to be a simple fix.
The violence, only escalating after Inside Your World left the region, when a hand grenade was used in an attack targeting a police station in Malmö's suburb of Rosengård.


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James, Allen headline NBA's All-Defensive Team
New York, NY – Miami forward LeBron James and Memphis guard Tony Allen headline the 2012-13 NBA All-Defensive Team.
James and Allen each received 25 first-place votes in the balloting among the league's 30 head coaches. Allen finished with 53 points overall, while James had 52.
The other members of the first team were Clippers guard Chris Paul, Thunder forward Serge Ibaka and New York's Tyson Chandler and Chicago's Joakim Noah, who tied for the center position.
James was named to the first team for the fifth consecutive year, while Allen, Paul and Ibaka were first-team selections for a second straight season.
For the second straight year, the league's top defensive player was not among the first-team choices, as Memphis center Marc Gasol headlined the second team. Last year, Chandler won the individual award and was on the second team.
Joining Gasol on the second team were forwards Tim Duncan of San Antonio and Paul George of Indiana, and guards Avery Bradley of Boston and Mike Conley of Memphis.


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It's all about the snacks!
Hovering around everything I love, in a never quite satisfied way, is the question of food. Behind all I do is the slight panic of when, and where, my next meal adventure will take place. Included in this, and possibly above regular meals, are snacks, which are always appropriate at any non-meal time, including, and maybe most importantly, during game time.
I suppose what kind of game is being played might make a difference in the types of snacks that are most efficient in satisfying all requirements of these two past-times. As I'm typically a console or PC gamer, with virtually zero table-top/card gaming experience, my opinions are based on this. My guess is there would be similar issues with consistent hands on games. Hmmm, maybe I should've played more WarHammer. Definitely an easier game to choose snacks around… (more…)


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Good cop bad cop - A reunion show mired in mistakes recovers, thanks to a frontman's big-stage magnetism...
As a stadium of beer-sozzled Canucks wait for the fourth night of the Police's live reunion, the buzz is all about a vicious online review of the Vancouver show a few nights earlier. It was a ''disaster'' and ''unbelievably lame'', the blogger sneered. Guitarist Andy Summers was so lost he may as well have been ''in Idaho'' and Stewart Copeland made a ''complete hash'' of the drumming. As for ''the mighty Sting'': He looked ''like a petulant pansy instead of the god of rock.''
Slag-offs are routine online - but in this case, the blogger was Copeland himself. Just a few days into the summer's biggest tour, the Police, who split in a triangle of recriminations and ego-clashes, are already impugning each other's manhood and playing like a stoned tribute band. Ineptitude does not bode well for scalpers asking $10,000 for a fifth row seat at Madison Square Garden.
As the Police launch into 'Message In A Bottle', it seems another disaster may be beginning. Copeland's intricate hi-hat-laced drumming is sloppy, and soon Summers is MIA, bailing out for several uncomfortable measures to consult with a guitar tech. They recover slightly during the thrusting 'Synchronicity II', but then comes an awkward stretch culminating in a disastrously clunky, reworked 'Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic', which substitutes an airier rhythm for the original's rock downbeat. ''How are you, Andy? How are you Stewart?'' Sting asks, like a concerned parent.
Some rust is understandable after a 21-year hiatus, especially because the music requires chops. The show is a reminder of what an anomaly the Police were, starting with their 1978 debut album: Arena champs who infused rock with a reggae undertow and jazz leanings, they were an odd combination of experts, adventurers and stars. In Edmonton, as they rejigger old hits, adding elaborate interludes, it becomes clear that they're one of the headier bands ever to conquer the charts, the world's biggest fusion act: Mahavishnu Sumner Orchestra.
The stage is equipped with a huge lighting rig and three screens. But the special effects are few (an animated dinosaur skeleton lumbers across the screen during 'Walking In Your Footsteps'), and the videos proudly emphasise the band's dexterity: close-ups of fingers flying up fret boards and Copeland clattering out triplets on a ride cymbal.
Finally, in 'Walking On The Moon', the band locks in. Dusk settling, and the Police provide the night's first transportive moment, with Sting leading a 30,000 strong ''Ay-Yo, Ay-Yo'' sing-along over the languid, dub-y groove. Then it's back into hyperspace for an electrifying extended coda, as Sting answers Summers's squalling leads with extraordinary funky and melodic improvisations in his bass's upper register.
Whether singing about psychology texts or illicit lust for teen girls, Sting is in amazing form. Even those who loathe him for his Stingly Stingishness - for his boasts of Tantric-sex prowess; for his lutes and madrigals; for his bleached-blond hair; for lyrics like ''How can I save my little boy/From Oppenheimer's deadly toy?'' - don't deny his musicianship and charisma. Tonight, he looks the part of the preening dickwad rock star - clad in a tight V-neck that should never be worn outside the yoga studio - but his bass playing is stunning and his singing is even better, punchy and grit-flecked on punk-influenced chestnuts like 'Truth Hits Everybody' (a crowd favourite), pure-toned and croony on ballads like 'Wrapped Around Your Finger'.
All night long, Sting is a generous leader, ceding the spotlight and holding a solid pulse in the face of miscues. As the complexities finally mesh, he turns the encores into a lovefest, changing lyrics in 'So Lonely' to honour his bandmates. ''Welcome to the Andy Summers show! Welcome to the Stewart Copeland show!'' he cries, before whipping off another dazzling bass fill. God of rock? God of Prog-Pop Space-Jazz is more like it. But not at all petulant or pansy.
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Ohio EPA has developed an incentive for brownfield cleanups, by partnering with private insurance companies that will offer discounted environmental insurance to parties undertaking a voluntary cleanup in Ohio.
Eligible applicants include those taking a site through the state's Voluntary Action Program (VAP); developers; property owners; financers; and any other entity who has a liability risk in the property.
Under the new VAP -Environmental Insurance Program, environmental insurance can be used to:
Three insurance carriers have signed a memorandum of understanding with Ohio EPA to offer the discounted insurance. They include ACE Environmental Risk, Great American Insurance Company and Navigator's Specialty Insurance Company. The policies will be offered at 10 percent off the typical cost of the premium.
The program provides an incentive for insurance carriers because Ohio EPA will review assessment information. Therefore, the insurance carrier knows that the property is in compliance with Voluntary Action Program regulations, making the review by the insurance carrier's underwriter easier and more efficient.
An environmental insurance policy can be viewed as another contingency fund. It also can support efforts to obtain loans and can be used as match money for Clean Ohio Funds and other grant applications. If a municipality has been awarded a U.S. EPA brownfield grant, the environmental insurance premium can be paid through the grant. To learn more, visit www.epa.state.oh.us/derr and click on the shield logo.


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Faculty Handbook
Summer Curriculum-Related Activities
The Collective Bargaining Agreement provides for stipends during the summer for curriculum-related activities. Individuals should address their requests to the Dean. Faculty deadline is March 1. The Dean must submit requests to the Academic Vice President by March 6. An advisory group composed of up to three members from CUCAS and up to three members from the Graduate Council, with at least one representative from each school, will then review the proposals. Faculty who are awarded stipends for summer curriculum-related activities must submit a brief report to the Committee on Undergraduate Curriculum and Academic Standards and the Graduate Council in the Fall semester following completion of activities.
The basic guidelines used by the Committee on Undergraduate Curriculum and Academic Standards in reviewing summer curriculum-related activities shall include: (1) the proposals should be for curriculum development (development of courses and programs) and not for training, assessment, or promotion of programs; (2) funds can go only to full-time members of the AAUP Collective Bargaining Unit in accordance with that agreement (Article 9.11); (3) preference is given to new curriculum development over revising existing courses; (4) preference is given to those who had not received funds in recent years over those who had recently received funds; and (5) faculty who fail to file a report will not be considered for funding until such report is filed.
Senate approval: Oct. 20, 1993 (R93-10-3)
Admin. Approval: Dec. 13, 1993
Rev. Senate: (R-05-04-02)
Admin. Approval: Sept. 16, 2005
Rev. Senate: R0-6-04-05
Admin. Approval: 9/6/06
Please answer the following questions. Please keep your response to no more than two pages. You are to submit your proposal to your Dean by March 1st.
1. What is the title of your proposal?
2. How many credits are you requesting?
3. What is the primary purpose of your proposal?
4. Briefly explain which of the following your proposal addresses and how?
a. New Curriculum Proposal
b. Revision of existing program or existing courses
5. Describe your proposal in detail. Include your rationale for the proposal and why this work is needed. Include the goals of the proposed program or courses.
6. What are the goals you plan to accomplish this summer?
a. What will be the schedule of your work plan?
b. What will be the output from this activity?
Describe this in detail.
7. When do you plan to implement your program or course(s)?
Previous funding
Have you ever received funding for Summer Curriculum-Related Activities? Yes___ No___
When was the most recent time you received funding?
Report on funding
Following funding, did you file a report on your activities with the Provost and Chair of CUCAS at the completion of these activities?
Provost: Yes___ No___
Chair of CUCAS: Yes___ No___
At the completion of this activity you are required to file a report with the Provost and Chair of CUCAS. Please include an assessment of how your goals for the proposal/funding were met.
Senate Approved R-12-05-02
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Wednesday, June 29, 2011
The Death of 'Chuck' Hadden
I know that my some of my ancestors had pets, especially dogs, but Chuck was of course special! He recognized me as being the 'alpha' dog in the family, at least that is my interpretation of his behaviours over the last eight plus years. I was the one in the family who could scratch behind his ears just the right way and rub his tummy best. But he was Ellen's constant companion, a protector who ensured that no one came to the door or even strolled past the house without knowing that a ferocious guard was keeping watch over the lady of the house.
Chuck had a mischievous side as well. Despite Facebook's rule that one had to be over 13 years of age to have an account, Chuck broke new canine ground in setting up a Facebook page, despite only being a couple of years old at the time. Chuck sent 'friend' requests to his 'brothers and sisters' who all originally accused me of being behind the Chuck on Facebook prank. Eventually it was found out that Chuck was secretly using my computer for his social media exploits and we caught him "red pawed" at the keyboard. It was through Facebook that Chuck asked our daughter, Jenna, if her female dog 'Ivey' was seeing anyone - proof that he knew the power of the net!
While I was in the hospital last fall, what was later diagnosed as a cancer appeared on his upper lip. The tumour was treated with steroids, with some initial good results at first, but of late his condition worsened. Today, on the advice of our veterinarian, Chuck passed away peacefully and quietly, finally suffering no more.
Rest in peace, little pal. And, thanks.
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The Rainbow Bridge:ReplyDelete
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
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You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
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I am so sorry to hear that Chuck is no longer with you but glad that you gave him years of a good life with people who loved him.ReplyDelete
Thank you for the kind thoughts and words. The house is a little emptier now and we are having to adjust to not having Chuck around us.ReplyDelete
Ian, I am very sorry for your loss.ReplyDelete
Hi Ian and EllenReplyDelete
I was so sorry to hear about Chuck. Dogs are such loyal friends and I really do feel for you. I started the following poem when Charlie my daughter's dog lost his fight with cancer and finished it when my sister's springer spaniel Columbo passed on aged 14 just a few weeks ago.
Four-Legged Angels
A little dog sniffs round the beautiful gates;
They swing open and he waddles through.
He follows with trust a bright shining light,
And soon learns what he has to do,
To become a four-legged angel -
Animals do go to Heaven it's true.
Broken hearted we cry for lost creatures,
Who've brought us such comfort and love,
But these pets have only crossed over,
And their spirits live on, high above.
There are four-legged angels in Heaven,
From hamsters, rabbits, ferrets and rats,
Every single one who has touched us,
To dogs, horses, donkeys and cats.
When we hear soft flurries around us,
An angel pet is shaking its wings
To remind us they pop by to see us,
And knowing that makes our souls sing.
God would never miss out our companions,
And draws them all to his side;
He knows Heaven needs four-legged angels,
To send love to the world far and wide.


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Brock Lesnar has joined a growing list of WWE talent who will not be around after WrestleMania XX. According to various reports, Brock Lesnar announced to the Smackdown! staff at the taping in Atlantic City last night that he will be hanging up his tights after WrestleMania XX...for good.
At the pre-show meeting, Lesnar reportedly told everyone that although he loves performing in the ring, everything else about the lifestyle has taken its toll on him, especially the hectic travel schedule. He is debating what the future holds for him and may pursue a career in professional football or acting.
It has been rumoured that WWE management knew of Lesnar's decision for quite some time which is why they had him lose the WWE Championship to Eddie Guerrero at the No Way Out pay-per-view.
Lesnar gained the attention of the WWE after a successful amateur wrestling career at the University of Minnesota which saw him win the NCAA National Wrestling Championship in 2000. He made such an impression while being trained in Ohio Valley Wrestling that the WWE signed him almost immediately to a full-time contract with the company.
Brock Lesnar's first World Championship title win in the WWE came when he defeated The Rock in 2002. Brock became the stalwart WWE Champion beating Kurt Angle twice for the belt in 2003.
The news of Lesnar's departure is devastating for the WWE who elevated him as a main eventer of the Smackdown! promotion. Following WrestleMania, the WWE will probably see their top talent roster thin out as The Rock, Mick Foley and possibly Goldberg depart and others such as Triple H and Ric Flair take time off from the squared circle.
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My French is limited to ordering food that isn't snails and a beer, but from the English translation it seems that he may be talking in the context of the Hadopi warnings sent in that time period instead of the actual number of downloads. Presumably those warnings only get sent to those who are subject to the law (i.e. people living in France).
If that's the case, at least I can't prove him wrong by pointing to a copy of Amelie timestamped september 2011 on my friend's hard drive (who have subsequently harpooned his hard drive, disconnected his internet tubes and moved to a snow cave in Nepal, no need to pursue him).
But it's hard to believe that not a single Frenchman downloaded a single French movie during those months, at least since there were 110 million "incidents", 8 million reports and 800k warnings sent out concerning illegal downloading of foreign movies.
There is only one statistically sane way to explain why the Hadopi numbers show 800k warnings for downloading foreign movies and 0 warnings for downloading French movies: they don't want French movies in their numbers. That way they can say the numbers show excellent progress and pretend the law is working just fine (at least for the French).
This sounds like a good idea. Whenever I want to watch a movie, I always search for "Illegal pirate torrent site", and if that has no results I go rent a VHS cassette. But for years now, there has been loads of search results, so Google is kind of forcing me to be a pirate.
I like the 6th search result best, it's a list of all the top torrent sites, file-hosting sites, streaming sites, linking sites and much more. It's a bit verbose, using pirate jargon like "Special 301 out of cycle review of notorious markets" instead of a simple "top lists", but you'll get used to it.
Anyway, the list is made by a pirate group called "MPAA", those should be censored or have their tubes taken away, the facilitating bastards.
It would be interesting if a private company lands on another planet before any nation does
I agree with Scalia. And I assume Beelzebub is out shopping for some new ice skates by now.
The constitution postulate some pre-existing rights. One is freedom of expression, others are only implied or not mentioned at all except in the 9th amendment. In my mind, these include a right to privacy, and a right to raise my children in a way I see fit.
These pre-existing rights will in their nature limit eachother. You have a right to expression, but it is not limitless. You do not have the right to express yourself in my home if I don't want you there, nor do you have the right to express yourself to my children in my home if that harms my parenting.
The government should protect our rights, and should codify such protection when neccessary. Laws that recognice these limits between our natural rights is not abridgement of these rights, the right to free expression is already abridged by some of our other rights.
Most people have TVs at home. If you buy a cable subscription you can watch cable channels. If you don't like what is on the cable channels you can cancel those channels, no rights are violated and no censorship is neccessary.
TVs can also show channels broadcast over public airwaves. If you don't like what is on the public channels you can use the on/off button. For adults, no rights are violated and no censorship is neccessary.
Parents on the other hand can't always control when their children use the on/off button. If they don't want their children to see naked statue butts, then that's their right. There should therefore not be naked statue butts on public channels unless parents can control those channels.
One solution is giving parents control over these channels. Some rudimentary parental control is available on most new TVs, but it doesn't cover all type of programs, it is difficult to use, and there is usually no way to allow statue butts but disallow violence. And there is no "Scalia is inappropriate"-option.
Another solution is some censorship of public airways. With censorship all you have to do is get parents who don't want naked statue butts to agree with parents who think naked non-statue tits are just fine and parents who object to palm trees and red paint but not blue paint. Censorship is harmful to those who want to see naked statue butts or whatever else is censored, but as long as there are uncensored alternatives outside the public airways, and as long as we don't censor ridiculous things like naked statue lower thighs, the harm from such censorship is limited.
Any solution will be a mess, but whatever solution makes the least mess is fine with me. Today that seem to be some commonly agreed upon censorship on public airways. Tomorrow it will hopefully be actual parental control over what your TV can show. The next generation will wonder what the heck a TV is and all this will be moot.
You wouldn't steal a car.
You wouldn't break into my shed and steal all my CDs and DVDs? Seriously, would you? I don't mind, I kind of need the space.
Leave the car alone though, I forgot to make a copy and they're difficult to download.
I think I recognize this sort of behavior. The story on Monday will be about this note:
"To my judge.
This is Shawn's mom. Shawn can't come to court today because he has the flu. He mailed the paper he was supposed to send you, but I saw that the neighbors dog attacked the mailman and ate the homework, and now I'm too sick to do it again.
My mom."
The 200 million illegal watched Daily Shows confuse me. The show is available on their own website for free. I imagine most people watching it online watch it on their website, because its easier. Some people download it from some evil pirate site, for whatever reason, but what exactly is the harm in that? When the legal alternative is to watch it for free, how much does Viacom lose if someone downloads it?
I'm outside the U.S., and Viacom has partially blocked the Daily Show website for a couple of years. The full episodes were blocked, but the individual segments were available. Even though everything were available, the clicking became tedious fast, and I imagine most of the 200 million downloads are due to annoyed, blocked people. But still, everything was still available for free on their own website, so how much have the illegal downloads cost them?
I noticed the full episodes are no longer blocked here. I assume Viacom made some bad international syndication deals that blocked parallell internet broadcasting, and that those deals now have run out and been replaced with sane deals. If that's the case, horray!, and I predict far less evil illegal downloads of the show next year.
As a Norwegian, I feel a few points need to be clarified.
1) The Finns are completely crazy. The northern lights are visible from northern Norway 80% of the time, while they are only visible from northern Finland 75% of the time. How can they want tourists to visit them with only 75% chance of northern lights instead of 80%? They're insane!
2) We are simple people in Scandinavia, still used to the old ways of using stealing and owning things as metaphors when talking about markets. Much like Apple owning the mp3-player market and Pepsi stealing 5% of the cola market from Coca Cola last year.
We haven't yet grasped the new ways of trademarking, copyrighting or perhaps patenting the northern lights and enforcing our rights via lawsuits, or if that fails lobbying for stricter celestial penomenon rights. We'll catch up soon though.
You really shouldn't question the competency of the patent examiners when you don't have all the facts. What they know, and you don't know, is that this really was invented just now and not in 1885. All the prior art is just a byproduct of Doc Brown travelling back to 1885 in his DeLorean with a 2015 camera sling.
"Establishing and maintaining user-controlled anonymous communications"? Did this Jay Walker guy possibly invent talking to other people?
Seems I might need a counterclaim to cover myself. Perhaps I should patent "A method for a pedestrian to cross a roadway containing vehicles with the right of way."


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Madonna Sterilizes Dressing Rooms After Concerts to Prevent DNA Theft
Don't expect to nab a necklace containing Madonna's DNA a la Justin Bieber any time soon. The Material Girl is making sure she leaves no skin cells or hair behind. Madge reportedly employs a sterilization team to come in and clean up her dressing rooms after concerts on her current tour, wiping away any traces or remnants of her DNA so that it won't be stolen. So it's literally removing the 'DNA' from the MDNA tour!
The Winnipeg Free Press reports that Madge told concert organizers that only members of her entourage may have backstage access. Concert promoter Álvaro Ramos, who is overseeing the Portuguese leg of the tour, spilled the beans about her unusual demands.
"We have to take extreme care like I have never seen for any other artist. We cannot even look at the dressing room after it is ready, or even open the door," Ramos said at a press conference. "We can only enter after her sterilization team has left the room. There will not be any of Madonna's DNA, any hair, or anything. They will clean up everything. In the end, it is all to protect her and make her feel comfortable."
Ramos added, "I do understand it, but it is taken to extremes."
That's putting it lightly. To have her own people come in like people who clean up crime scenes is taking things a bit far, no? What exactly is she being protected from? Someone taking a strand of hair?
Ramos confirmed that her team will construct her dressing room, saying, "Her team will build everything for her, including fake ceilings and fake walls, so they can ensure that no one has hidden a camera somewhere."
A source close to the Material Girl reportedly said, "She is a perfectionist, and expects the best. But then, at her age and with her status, why shouldn't she?"
That's not in question, but does Madge really think someone will lift her DNA and try and create a clone? Or even worse, sell it in a necklace?
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Arsenal end trophy drought with FA Cup win
Arsenal ended its nine-year trophy drought on Saturday, coming from two goals...
The Texas Rangers have signed former All-Star pitcher Evan Meek to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.
Meek had spent his entire big league career with the Pittsburgh Pirates and was an All-Star in 2008. He appeared in just 12 games last season, posting a 6.75 earned run average in 12 innings.
The 29-year-old right-hander owns a career record of 7-7 with a 3.34 ERA in 156 relief appearances.
Texas also agreed to minor league deals with pitchers Randy Wells and Jake Brigham, as well as first baseman Brandon Allen.
Wells was 1-2 with a 5.34 ERA in 12 games for the Chicago Cubs last season. The 30-year-old right-hander is 28-32 with a 4.08 ERA in 98 games, including 86 starts, with the Cubs (2008-12) and Toronto (2008).
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How do you cut more than $2.5 million from a school budget and satisfy everyone? You don't.
Valley Stream Central High School District administrators and Board of Education trustees are in just that predicament. Faced with rising mandated costs and an insufficient increase in state aid, school officials say that $2.65 million in cuts is necessary for the budget to comply with the state tax cap.
There's no way to trim that much money — not even from a budget exceeding $100 million — without impacting students. It can't be done by simply cutting a few thousand dollars from supplies here, a few thousand from equipment there. The district has spent the past three years making cuts that, while not painless, have at least preserved opportunities for students.
This is the first time that the cuts really seem deep enough to injure. Three sports — bowling, rifle and golf — would be eliminated. The high schools would have fewer extracurricular activities. Fifteen teaching positions would be lost, almost assuredly increasing class sizes. Several support positions would be cut. More private-school students would get MetroCards instead of yellow buses.
Having to make those decisions is an unenviable task. We can't imagine that there is a school official anywhere who wants to cut programs or hand out pink slips.
We don't want to see jobs lost, programs cut or safe transportation compromised. Teams like rifle, bowling and golf give students who might not be thought of as typical athletes the chance to be a part of a team and bring pride to their school. (The rifle team has captured six consecutive state championships.) Over the years, dozens of students have earned college scholarships because of their participation in these sports.
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There's no more prestigious award in college basketball than the John R. Wooden Award. It's awarded to the best player in college basketball that is also showing progress toward a degree.
Only fifty players are on the watch list, and Louisiana's Elfrid Payton is one of them.
The junior Ragin' Cajuns point guard from Gretna is one of just a couple of players from mid-major schools on that top 50 players in the country list.
Payton blossomed his sophomore season for the Cajuns, averaging 15.9 points, 5.6. rebounds, 5.5 assists and 2.4 steals per game. He led the Sun Belt conference in assists and steals.
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I dove into cooking, then blogging, then cooking groups like TWD and BB. I filled my weekends with trying new recipes and new techniques, hoping to find favorites that I could someday share with someone other than my husband.
Last year we moved back to the east coast, little more than an hour from where I grew up. When it was time to plan our son's baptism, I knew right away that I wanted to make the cake. This is what I'd been working towards - years of building experience in the kitchen, so I could share the fruits of that labor with family and friends!
For this cake, I pulled from some old favorites, tried new recipes, and built my first stacked cake! I was really happy with how it came out, considering how rushed I was putting it together. The top section is a 6-inch, triple layer cake made with Beatty's Chocolate Cake (water instead of coffee, though) and chocolate mousse filling. The bottom was a 9-inch, triple layer cake made with vanilla bean cake and raspberry filling. I also made Swiss Meringue Buttercream for the first time for this cake, and loved it! I'll be posting that recipe once I work out some kinks that I had with it.
This vanilla bean cake recipe was perfect. Fluffy, moist cake with great vanilla flavor - I couldn't get enough! This is definitely my new favorite white cake recipe. I made 1.5 times the below recipe to have enough for three 9-inch layers.
Vanilla Bean Cake
Source: Reworded from Confections of a Foodie Bride
Yield: Two 8 or 9-inch cake layers
Preparation time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes
Total time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- 3 cups cake flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cubed and softened to room temperature
- 2 cups sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Preheat oven to 350. Butter and line two 8-inch or 9-inch baking pans with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Place butter in the bowl of a stand mixer, fitted with a paddle attachment. Split and scrape the vanilla pod into the butter, discard pod (or reserve for another use). Beat for 3 minutes on medium-high speed until the butter is light and creamy in color. Stop and scrape the bowl. Cream the butter for an additional 60 seconds.
- Add the sugar, 1/4 cup at a time, beating 1 minute after each addition. Scrape the sides of the bowl before each addition. Add the eggs one at a time. Reduce the mixer speed. Stir vanilla into the buttermilk. Add the dry ingredients alternately with the buttermilk. Mix just until incorporated. Scrape the sides of the bowl and mix for 15 seconds longer.
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What to do with Oliver Perez? After Perez's latest implosion last night in Florida, it has become even more apparent the Mets need to do something about their flammable left hander, who with each passsing start shows all that hard work this winter is going by the boards.
The first option is to leave him in the rotation for awhile, but Jerry Manuel made that decision last night in the hope Perez would respond to the warmer weather in Florida. But, Perez's fastball is down by at least four mph., and it seems he can't find homeplate with a GPS.
There was nothing last night to indicate any progress. Come to think about, four home runs is worse than seven walks.
The bullpen is a poor option because Perez won't get enough real work to correct his mechanical and mental problems. Any game he enters would be akin to waiving a white flag.
And, you know the Mets aren't going to eat the $20 million balance of his contract, so an outright release won't happen either.
OK … to me the only real solution is to send him to the minor leagues to let him work out his problems, that is, if he can.
The Mets, sad to say, have been pushed into a corner where they are trying to salvage what's left of Perez's career.


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Longtime English instructor promoted
Carolyn R. Towles, assistant professor of English and Director of Freshman Writing at Liberty University, has been named Chair of General Education English. In this position, she will oversee all 100- and 200-level English classes at Liberty, including scheduling faculty and coordinating course content.
"Professor Towles has been a major part of our organization," said Dr. Emily Heady, dean of the College of General Studies. "She has already contributed enormously and this promotion recognizes her past accomplishments and her potential for future work for the university and the College of General Studies."
Towles, who earned her master's degree in education with a focus in English from Lynchburg College, has taken doctoral studies in literature and criticism at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Originally from Weatherford, Texas, she came to work at Liberty in 1991. She and her husband David, also a professor at Liberty, have three sons and nine grandchildren.
"I'm committed to the mission of Liberty and the College of General Studies," Towles said. "We seek to better prepare students in their first two years to succeed in their chosen majors. Specifically in English, we want to develop their critical thinking, reading and written communication skills, and I am honored to be chosen to oversee this process."
Dr. Bruce Bell, associate dean of the College of General Studies, said Towles is among "the most passionate, caring and involved professors" at Liberty University..
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The College of General Studies (CGS), which launched in fall 2011, functions as a vital resource during the first two years of study at Liberty University by providing students with the academic preparation necessary to succeed while pursuing their degree. CGS oversees the general education curriculum, assures the quality and relevance of introductory courses and provides students with the necessary resources for the transition from high school to college, then college to career.


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This thread is meant to be more of a march of progress thread than a "hey, look at my finished vehicle" type thread. Want to keep this in the public sphere so I can keep my eye on what I have been able to do and maybe have others to keep pestering me about what I am going to finish next...so here we go.
Back in 1991, I joined the SDC about the same time my Uncle got his 1960 Champ pickup out of a 15 year hibernation and decided to restore it back to running condition. We went to a couple local chapter meetings and my Uncle bought a close friend's '62 Champ and restored it as well - the "blue truck" I currently own. This was followed by his '50 2R5 and then in 1996, he started on the truck this thread is about, 7E5-135849, or as my Uncle would refer to a vehicle, the "white truck."
This truck was produced on July 9, 1962. It was late in the production year, so late that it had a deviation on the production order to possibly use up parts because of changes in the next model year. Instead of having normal E5 front springs, this truck has the heavy duty front springs - which were the standard springs for the 7E7. Someone else in the Studebaker world stated they have a note in their Champ parts book that states the last 80 or so E5 were built this way - and by checking total numbers of trucks made with starting VINs, this truck is the 30th truck from the end of 7E5 production.
The truck was shipped from South Bend to a dealer in Henderson, Texas - a small city in north east Texas, near Marshall. Only accessories on the production order are an overdrive transmission (thank goodness - 4.55 rear), PCV valve, and those heavy-duty springs, but it had already been sold so rush was on the order as well.
The dealer must have had a deal worked out, because the truck did not go to its new owner without a radio, cigarette lighter, and climitizer. The trucks history is a mystery until about 1975, when a cousin, while at football practice in a new town, saw the truck sitting in a farmers field. The town was Hillsboro, Texas, about 160 miles west of its original home. My cousin found the person who owned the farm and found out that the truck was for sale. He told my Uncle about it and a deal was struck. The truck was pulled to my cousin's family farm and that is where it sat until 1995, the bed being filled with trash in that time period.
By 1995, my Uncle was finished restoring the three trucks that were close to home, so he asked my cousin to haul the truck to his home so he could start on it. Photos below are of the truck shortly after it arrived there, showing what 33 years of being outside had done to its state of being. The interior was pretty ragged, there were some holes rusted in the floor, the tailgate was toast, and the bed had a hole rusted in the floor about the size of a basketball... My cousin states he believes the drive train was pulled because the intention was to go with a V8 motor instead.
My Uncle started working on the truck sometime during 1996, and these photos are from 1997 when I stopped by for a visit. These are scans of actual photographs, so they have a little different look.
Will continue the story later...


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