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by Anton Shilov
Due to the fact that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company will unlikely be ready with its 28nm fabrication process technology by the end of the year, both ATI, graphics business unit of Advanced Micro Devices, and Nvidia Corp. will have to reconsider their plans of launching new chips. In case of ATI this may lead to introduction of a chip that has architectural elements of both current and next-gen graphics families.
ATI has already confirmed during various events that its next-generation family of graphics processing units (GPUs) is called Northern Islands and various unofficial sources indicated that the new chips will be made on 28nm node. There are also reports that Northern Islands will have richer feature-set compared to Evergreen. However, according to some unofficial reports, ATI's next-generation family includes chips code-named Cozumel, Ibiza and Kauai chips, which are actually southern islands.
According to a news-story at Semiaccurate web-site, ATI's next-generation line of graphics chips is indeed called Southern Islands. Moreover, due to problems at TSMC, Southern Islands will feature hybrid design with several logic elements of Northern Islands and stream processors from Evergreen. The actual chips will be made using already proven 40nm process technology, which will allow ATI to refresh its GPU lineup this year and offer something more powerful than today.
ATI's approach to creation of a new product family seems logical, moreover, back in the past ATI used to implement certain next-generation elements into chips which general feature-set was improved tangibly. There is a question though whether Southern Islands will be much more powerful compared to existing offerings.
ATI did not comment on the news-story.

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Next Gen Of Olympians Compete At Scholastics
More than 400 young fighters convened in Miami this weekend from across the country, Hawaii to New York, for a shot at the best competition on the mats and a prized position on one of USA Judo's junior world teams.
It is very likely that from the ranks of these ambitious young competitors will come our nation's next generation of Olympians. Kayla Harrison (NYAC/Team FORCE, Wakefield, Mass.) was a Junior World Champion in 2008 before she won our nation's first Olympic gold medal at the Games in London last summer.
Those taking gold medals Saturday in the Juvenile B divisions, born 1996-98, won positions on USA Judo's World Cadet Team that will fight against other cadet teams from around the world at the International Judo Federation's World Cadet Championships back in Miami, Aug. 8 – 11.
Those taking gold medals with birthdays 1993 – 98 among IJF junior divisions earned spots on USA Judo's Junior World Team that will compete in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Oct. 24 – 27.
As you can see from the lists below, some young fighters made both teams. In addition, these athletes will be offered spots on USA Judo's team headed to the Junior Pan American Championships, July 11 – 14 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Taking GOLD in Juvenile B divisions to qualify for USA Judo's World Cadet Team are:
44K –Alex Hyatt—Cahill's Judo Academy, San Francisco
48K—Summer Truong—U.S. Olympic Training Center, Colorado Springs, CO
52K—Mercedes Faust—Mayo Quanchi Judo, Warwick, RI
57K—Teshya Alo—Pearl City Hongwanji Judo, Honolulu, HI
63K—Nefeli Papadakis—Gurnee Judo Club, Gurnee, IL
70K—Seraiah Martin—School of Hard Knocks Judo, Alvin, TX
+70K—Nadine Fiege—Judo Ryu Jacksonville, Atlantic Beach, FL
50K—Brian Abreu—Budokan Judo Club, Miami, FL
55K—Adonis Diaz –Budokan Judo Club, Miami, FL
60K—Cole Chandler—Hawaii Tenri Judo, Honolulu, HI
66K—Caleb Wesley— Okuri Judo, Weatherford, TX
73K—Leonardo Subiza—Tech Judo, North Bergen, NJ
81K—Gianni Hallak—Kokushikai Judo Academy, Emerson, NJ
90K—John Jayne—U.S. Citizen, London, England
+90K—Nicholas Irabli—Bayville, NJ
Taking GOLD to qualify for USA Judo's Junior World Team are:
44K –Alex Hyatt—Cahill Judo Academy, San Francisco
48K—Syria Rhodes—Team Sacramento, Sacramento, CA
52K—Maria Dhami—Boston Judo Club, Dorchester, MA
57K—Teshya Alo— Pearl City Hongwanji Judo, Honolulu, HI
63K—Alisha Galles—Mojica Judo Club, Lancaster, CA
70K—Sophia Swain—San Jose State University Judo, San Jose, CA
78K—Jaclyn Beed—USA Stars, Norman, Oklahoma
+78K – Mackenzie Williams—Becerra Judo & Jujitsu, El Lago, TX
55K—Adonis Diaz – Budokan Judo Club, Miami, FL
60K—George Truong—U.S. Olympic Training Center, Colorado Springs, CO
66K—Tyler Yonemori—Shudokan, Wakefield, Mass.
73K—Everet Desilets—Mayo Quanchi Judo, Hope, RI
81K—Steve Perez—Budokan Judo, Miami, FL
90K—John Jayne—U.S. Citizen, London, England
100K—L.A. Smith—Cranford Judo Karate, Rahway, N.J.
+100K—Akbar Iminov—Spartak Sports Club, Hollis, NY
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To request assistance, an employee should contact Maryalice Burnham, assistant director of employee relations, professional development, and compensation in the human resources office at ext. 1345. Human resources will assist the employee in completing a referral for GEDCO (Govans Ecumenical Development Corporation) CARES services and, if appropriate, the University's established Employee Crisis Assistance Program. If the employee's need and request meets the CARES criteria, he or she will receive a CARES grant and/or referrals to other appropriate agencies. If the employee's need exceeds the amount of the CARES grant and available assistance from other agencies, CARES will refer the employee to the Loyola Financial Crisis Assistance Fund for consideration for a supplemental grant or loan through First Financial Federal Credit Union.
The Fund will be administered by the office of human resources and all grant decisions will be made by the Financial Crisis Committee. Funds provided by GEDCO CARES and the Crisis Assistance Fund are grants and do not need to be repaid. While the Fund is supported by the University, it will accept individual employee contributions.
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China wins bronze in men's badminton
BEIJING (AP) China's Chen Jin has won the bronze medal in men's singles at the Olympic badminton tournament.
Chen defeated South Korea's Lee Hyun-il in three sets on Saturday.
The fourth-seeded Chen took advantage of a series of unforced errors by Lee on his way to a 21-16, 12-21, 21-14 win at Beijing University of Technology Gymnasium.
Leading 20-14 in the third game, Chen won with a powerful smash that caught Lee out of position.
Top-seeded Lin Dan of China will meet No. 2 Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia in Sunday's final of men's singles.
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A Harrisburg woman faces a federal methamphetamine charge.
Ashley Renee Uze, 27, of Harrisburg was arraigned Thursday in United States District Court in Benton on an indictment charging her with possessing pseudoephedrine with the intent that it be used to manufacture methamphetamine, according to a release from Stephen R. Wigginton, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois.
The indictment, returned by a Federal Grand Jury on March 5, alleged that the offense occurred on Nov. 5, 2012.
If convicted, Uze faces up to 20 years' imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, and three years of supervised release to follow her incarceration.
Following the hearing, Uze was returned to the custody of the Saline County Detention Center where she is being held on unrelated state charges. She will return to federal court for a final pre-trial hearing 9:30 a.m. May 9.
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When Do You Need to Find the Queen?
Of the (hopefully by now) tens of thousands of honeybees in your hive, only one of them is super important. Fittingly, it's the one called "the queen." We all understand how important she is, but is it important to see her every time you inspect the hive? As you may have noticed by now, Read more >


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The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs recently said 3.2 million Bangladeshi migrants had settled in India. India, it noted in its report on international migration, has the "single largest bilateral stock of international migrants in the developing world."
This number won't be taken too seriously in India as it does not really take into account the bulk of illegal migrants. The S.K. Sinha report, which is commonly cited, came up with about 5 million Bangladeshi migrants each in Assam and West Bengal alone. It came up with about 15-16 million migrants in all.
While India and Bangladesh look set to miss signing a land border agreement in the last few months of the Manmohan Singh government, it seems likely it will be concluded at some point in the coming year or two. At this point, with a border that at least no longer looks like Swiss cheese, the issue of migration should be taken up at some point.
It costs a Bangladeshi about Rs 1000 to 1500 to get someone to get him across the Indian border, with a good bit of that money probably going to the Indian Border Security Force. Nothing will change the fact it costs a pittance to get across the border. And for the foreseeable future, the pull factors on the Indian side of jobs, a slightly higher income and so on will also remain. Combine this with the fact that, unlike the US-Mexican border, the people on both sides of the Indo-Bangladesh border are identical in appearance, language, culture and are both often bereft of any major identity documents.
This is, for all practical purposes, a nearly open border.
The issue therefore is not to attempt to stop migration. That simply cannot be done and everything that has happened since 1971 — or even 1947 — can stop this.
What should really be done is the introduction of a temporary work visa for Bangladeshis. In other words, a legal channel that would regularise the illegal traffic. What would be the benefits?
1. Migrants would be socialised into coming to working in India and then returning. Contrary to popular belief, a fairly large number of migrants go back and forth along the Indo-Bangladesh border. It is a joke in the home ministry that Bangladeshis who wanted to go back would surrender to the Indian police, be carted back home at New Delhi's expense and then return, via a smuggler, after their business at home had been done. More than a few Bangladeshi migrants end up staying in India longer or forever because they find it difficult to go home given their illegal status.
2. If such a visa is linked to an Indian employer, it would make it easier for India's police or security forces to track down legal workers who go AWOL. And there would, no doubt, be quite a few. But if an easy enough path is created for them to go back and forth legally, the incentive to become a fugitive would that much lower. If the Indian employer faces fines or other punishment if the Bangladeshi disappears into the wild green yonder, there would be an additional set of eyes on the migrant.
3. A legal channel would help de-criminalise the border. People trafficking has a whole host of complementary sins from prostitutions, organised crime and a corrupting influence on security forces that could be eliminated or at least diluted.
This would not necessarily stop illegal migration. But it would divert a large number of the Bangladeshis who cross into a legal channel. That would be a start.
The normal political way to sell this is to combine a tougher policy against illegals with a sunny open door for the legal migrants. The Northeast, which is especially sensitive about Bangladeshis of any hue and colour, might find the idea of legal migration more palatable if it is merged with sustained drives against illegal migrants.
Ultimately, what will stop migration are the economic fortunes of Bangladesh. Dhaka has been a remarkable economic and social success the past decade. But it still remains poorer per capita than India even if its human development index is better. However, thanks to India's free trade agreement, Bangladesh now exports some billion dollars' worth of textiles and other things to India, creating both wealth and a pro-India business group inside both major political parties in Bangladesh. One can see this in Mexico, with the US economy tanking and the Mexican economy looking pretty good, there has been net migration of Mexicans out of the US.
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For this week at least Vladimir Putin must be feeling quite smug.
After getting some serious snubbing from Barack Obama, including the first cancellation of a bilateral summit between US and Russian leaders in 50 years, US Secretary of State John Kerry is in Geneva trying to bridge the gap between himself and his Russian counterpart on a UN resolution over Syria. Seems like the Cold War all over. Read more
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Football Players of the Week: Eight
Each week Ontario Honda, a sponsor of Section V Football, provides offensive and defensive player of the week awards in each classification. The award-winners are based on nominations by coaches. The Democrat and Chronicle staff has no input on the selections.
CLASS AA: Chauncey Scissum (Rush-Henrietta). Junior quarterback ran Junior quarterback ran for 2 touchdowns and passed for 2 touchdowns in three quarters, as he gained 158 yards on 20 carries and completed 4 of 6 passes for 88 yards.
CLASS A: Ryan Quackenbush (Honeoye Falls-Lima). Junior running back
had 16 carries for 236 yards and 4 touchdowns. He also had one reception for 16 yards in his team's 62-26 victory over Barker/Royalton-Hartland.
CLASS B: Derek Bishopp (Livonia). Junior running back became a four-time Player of the Week after he scored all six of his team's touchdowns including one in the last 22 seconds that resulted in Livonia's 42-35 win over Geneva.
CLASS C: Matt Perry (Attica). Sophomore running back carried the ball 32 times for 229 yards. He scored two touchdowns in Attica's 21-6 win over
Class DD: Tommy Manzella (Oakfield-Alabama). Senior quarterback completed 17 of 23 attempts for 204 yards and 1 touchdown. He also had 16 carries for 84 yards and a touchdown in his team's 34-28 loss to Perry.
CLASS D: Wes Smith (Geneseo). Senior split end had a 69-yard punt return and a 77-yard kickoff return for touchdowns. He also ran for a touchdown and caught two passes for 44 yards as Geneseo beat Dundee 62-14.
CLASS AA: Peter Diak (Rush-Henrietta). Senior linebacker was in on 13 tackles, forced a fumble, had a quarterback sack and 3 quarterback hurries, as the Royal Comets defeated Gates Chili in first round of sectionals.
CLASS A: Cullen Casey (McQuaid). The 6-foot-4, 270-pound junior defensive end had 12 tackles, 1 sack, 3 hurries and 1 pass knockdown in McQuaid's 24-17 overtime victory over East Irondequoit Eastridge.
CLASS B: Zack Bacon (Hornell). The junior linebacker made 14 tackles in Hornell's 48-0 victory over Bath, the fourth Hornell shutout in the last five games. He also had two quarterback hurries and a forced fumble.
CLASS C: Taylor Lazzaro (Marcus Whitman). Senior defensive back had 9 solo tackles, including 4 for a loss, and 3 sacks. He also had a fumble recovery and an interception in Marcus Whitman's 20-7 win over Dansville.
CLASS DD: Dan Welch (Avon). A 5-9, 185-pound sophomore linebacker became a two-time Player of the Week after he had 12 tackles and a sack in Avon's 14-10 win over Lyons during the secitonal semifinals.
CLASS D: Tim Westlake (South Seneca). Senior linebacker had 7 solo and 9 assisted tackles along with 2 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery and 3 quarterback hurries in South Seneca's 12-7 win over York.


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Toshiba Corp. on Tuesday unveiled a new generation of its ultra portable hard disk drives (HDDs) in 1.8" for-factor. The novelties are based on the latest generation perpendicular magnetic recording platters, provide up to 220GB of capacity and utilize low-insertion force (LIF) Serial ATA connectors that enable a 10% smaller footprint compared to standard 1.8" drives using microSATA connectors.
The new Toshiba MLxx39GSL family of 1.8" hard drives offer 160GB, 200GB and 220GB capacities (on one platter), feature 4200rpm spindle speed, 16MB cache, Serial ATA-150 interface and have average seek time of 15ms. The drives are also exceptionally quiet, operating at 14dB at idle and 15dB at seek, and require only 0.35W of power at low power idle, the smallest power consumption levels for any SATA drive.
The drives are capable of withstanding the demands of mobility usage, tolerating up to 1500Gs of non-operational shock and 600Gs of operational shock, compared to 900G of non-operational shock and 400G of operational shock for the most robust 2.5" HDDs currently available.
Toshiba has pioneered the development and advancement of 1.8" drives, starting with the industry's first volume 1.8" drives in 2000. Industry analyst firm IDC reported that Toshiba shipped more than 92% of all 1.8" drives on a global basis in the third quarter of 2010.
Historically, 1.8" has been used in ultra-slim notebooks, rare media players, some consumer electronics devices and other products. However, nowadays solid-state drives (SSDs) can provide enough storage space and therefore represent a direct threat for such HDDs. For example, flash-based storage replaced 1" hard drives years ago because of higher reliability, lower power consumption, higher performance and many other factors.
"These new drives build on Toshiba's history of innovation and leadership in the 1.8" drive segment. Designers of next-generation consumer electronics, tablets, and mobile devices need disk drives that will stand up to the demands of day-to-day usage in a world increasingly defined by mobility and connectivity to all forms of content. These newest members of our 1.8" family are designed to meet those demands," said Maciek Brzeski, vice president of mobile marketing at Toshiba storage device division.
It is not really likely that Toshiba's new family of HDDs will become popular on the mainstream market. Still, some multimedia enthusiasts in budget may prefer 220GB 1.8" hard drive to a more expensive SSD.
"The proliferation of devices targeted at media-savvy and media-hungry consumers and businesses have been a major factor in the continued demand for higher-capacity mobile hard disk drives. Regardless of the device, customers expect to be able to store and access their favorite content, applications, and key data wherever they are," said John Rydning, research director at IDC.
Samples of Toshiba MLxx39GSL drives will be available for customer qualification in February.


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>> Drenda Crider selected as new Director of External Education at Southeast and will oversee local tourism sites
Drenda Crider selected as new Director of External Education at Southeast and will oversee local tourism sites
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Drenda Crider, who has established a lengthy and successful career in the hotel and leisure industry, has been chosen to lead several of the area's notable tourist sites.
The Harlan native, with nearly two decades of experience in the field, has been hired as Director of External Education at Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College, and with the job she will be in charge of overseeing the day-to-day operation of the Benham School House Inn, the Kentucky Coal Mining Museum and the Portal 31 Mine Tour.
The college owns the museum and Portal 31 attractions, while Harlan County is owner of the inn with its operation delegated to the school.
Crider, who began the job several weeks ago, is in charge of approximately 20 employees whose assignments are to successfully operate the venues that over the years have grown to become popular throughout the state as well as across the region. In her job, she made mention she will be working to improve the sites for prospective patrons and also work to more vigorously market the properties which she calls a "well-kept secret."
"This is a great thing we have," she said. "While these locations have enjoyed success, I feel we can work to make them even more attractive to travelers as well as for those who live right here in the area. We are eager to get the good word out about the Benham School House Inn, the Kentucky Coal Mining Museum and Portal 31."
The hotel, once home to Benham High School, boasts 30 well-appointed rooms, and over the nearly 20 years of existence as an inn it has been transformed into a fashionable place for reunions, getaways, parties and other special events, including banquets, weddings, dances and dinner theater productions.
The museum, located a leisurely stroll down the hill from the inn, pays tribute to the coal industry and miners who worked to build the area. Visitors can learn about coal mining and view a reproduction of a typical coal miner's home from bygone days. Additionally, a mock mine, located in the basement of the structure, serves to educate those to the particulars of coal mining.
Portal 31 is located in nearby Lynch. This state-of-the-art attraction chronicles the development of mining in the town that at one time was the largest coal town in the world. Mining began at Lynch in 1917, and Portal 31 was one of the original portals producing high-quality bituminous coal for nearly 50 years before it was closed in the early 1960s. Today, the site is an attraction featuring a 30-minute ride into the mountain where, at various stops along the route, computer-driven animatronics spring to life telling the amazing story of the area and the evolution of coal mining.
Crider, who is married to former Kentucky State Police Trooper Ken Crider, began working in the hospitality industry in 1993 as the assistant manager of the Best Western in Harlan. She would eventually become manager before being promoted to the director of operations for Humphrey Hospitality, where she would manage 17 hotels in nine states. During the past eight years, she served as a regional vice president for Resort Housekeeping, Inc. She directed 16 properties in nine states.
She noted that she has enjoyed her previous jobs, but is happy to be able to finally stay at home. "I am very glad to be running these local sites," she said. "I wanted to be home in Harlan County, and I wanted to be able to make a contribution to my home area," she said. "I want to help push the inn, museum and portal along on a path toward growth and success."
"We have so much to be proud of here in our area," she said, "these locations are a jewel that many don't know of, or, they know very little about. It will be our goal, or mission, to make the inn, museum and the portal quality destinations for folks to enjoy and to be excited about."
As the holiday season arrives, Crider said the inn and museum are bustling with activities including the Festival of Trees display at the museum. The inn will be the place for several holiday events and also offers catering for one's holiday entertaining needs. For further information about the sites contact Crider at 606/848-3000.
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Appellate judges made right decision on envro rules
A federal appellate court got it right recently when it issued a stay against a series of stringent new pollution requirements for a handful of taconite operations including the Tilden Mine in National Mine.
The 8th District Court of Appeals gave the temporary delay, requested by Cliffs Natural Resources, which, in addition to the Tilden Mine, operates three taconite plants in Minnesota, and by ArcelorMittal, which runs the Minorca taconite operation in Minnesota.
The stay, which went into effect Friday, puts on hold a final decision until January by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to demand new pollution-control devices for taconite plants aimed at reducing pollution from taconite plants that causes haze over northern parks and wild areas.The new regulations would force some taconite operations to add expensive pollution-control equipment to curb nitrogen oxides, or NOx, and sulfur dioxides, SO2.
Environmental groups have long maintained that pollution causes haze and potentially lung difficulties. The EPA said the pollution controls are expected to reduce NOx emissions by about 22,000 tons per year and SO2 emissions by about 2,000 tons per year. Although Cliffs offered no comment publicly, a Minnesota state representative observed the court order would give more time for Minnesota plants to develop the technology to solve the pollution problem without forcing them into costly improvements too soon.
While it wasn't immediately clear when the court would hear oral arguments, this was the right decision at the right time. The minerals extraction industry, like a great many segments of the American economy, continue to recover from the Great Recession slowly but surely. Encumbering them with additional costs at this time seems unwise.


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This has the makings of a awesome awesome card. 2 main events that should be unreal.
BJ Penn vs Kenny Florian (155 pound title fight)
I love both of these guys and skill sets. Florian is easily one of my favorite fighters. He has gotten so much better over the years it's scary. BJ Penn is an icon in the sport. I expect a great showing by both guys.
Anderson Silva vs Forrest Griffin (Non-title fight)
Silva moves up to 205 for this. What a fight. I see this either being a all out war or Silva destroying Forrest.
Griffin's heart sets him apart from almost every fighter in the game. Silva's striking is the best I have ever seen.
Champ B.J. Penn vs. Kenny Florian (for UFC lightweight title)
Champ Anderson Silva vs. Forrest Griffin (non-title fight)
Johny Hendricks vs. Amir Sadollah (I'm a huge Hendricks fan)
Ricardo Almeida vs. Kendall Grove
Josh Neer vs. Kurt Pellgrino (This has show stealer written all over it)
Shane Nelson vs. Aaron Riley
John Howard vs. Tamdan McCrory
Thales Leites vs. Alessio Sakara
Dan Cramer vs. Matthew Riddle
George Roop vs. George Sotiropoulos
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Unhealthy Cuts
Proposed NIH cuts will slow life-saving research.
Last week, a handful of us from the WISC editorial board and news team toured the Waisman Center on the UW campus. The Waisman Center is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, as one of the pre-eminent centers for providing research on the brain, comprehensive services and supports to people with disabilities and their families, an extraordinary pre-school, and so much more. It is one of just 15 such centers of its kind in the world. And the cuts to National Institutes of Health funding being proposed by the US House Appropriations Committee would be devastating to the Waisman Center.
UW School of Medicine and Public Health Dean Robert Golden wrote an Op-Ed piece you can find in the Opinion section at www.channel3000.com entitled Advancing our Nation's Health: We Must Not Retreat Now. Among other things, the column makes clear in stark terms how Congressional shortsightedness, from the sequester to common sense-less budgeting threatens life-saving research. Budget debates are healthy when they result in enhancement of the common good. There is no good to be found in abruptly ending the pursuit of cures for diseases that right now give hope to so many.
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We asked our writers and contributors to share some of their favorite "fruit" recipes for Tu B'Shevat.
I love meeting fellow food bloggers. Valerie White is the author of The Happy Healthy Hippie and just might convince me to try granola. We all know I have a sweet tooth but after all the carbs and calories I have been consuming over the holidays, I am ready for a healthy fix! Below are just a few of her recipes, all tasty and light. To view more of her recipes, check out thehappyhealthyhippie.com
Spice up your summer with these colorful and zesty Mexican dishes. Since I like it quick and easy in the kitchen, all of these recipes are no fuss dinners that are full of flavor.
It's summer time, which means sunny days, ice cream and lots of zucchini! Yes, you read that right. I'm a sugar junkie and I eat my veggies too. Zucchini is the perfect addition to any summer menu. You can slice it, dice it, sauté it, bake it, grill it. Any way you have it, it makes for a delicious and light meal.
You know the way your house smells on Friday night when the cholent is bubbling away in the crockpot? Did you ever think of using that crock-pot or slow cooker during the week? Well, I did and I had no idea one slow cooker could create so many tasty dishes, all easy to whip up and full of flavor.
I'm a hungry mama and winter definitely brings more cravings than my pregnancy did!
It's official. My "just had a baby" card has expired. Now that my son is 15 months old, I can no longer pull that out as an excuse for why I have not yet lost the weight.
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Library to host meet and greet with dog
JAMESTOWN – Pren-dergast Library will present a story and a "meet and greet" with Carmen the Dog at 2 p.m. Monday.
Carmen earned her Canine Good Citizenship certification through Andrea DiMaio of Dog Speak at The Dog Place and has been making pet therapy visits for three years. She and Jill Bladh, her owner and handler, were named Volunteers of the Year at Lutheran Social Services in 2011.
"Carmen has a unique personality. She is a diva who sleeps until 10 a.m., insists on being under the covers, and likes to wear hats. She is wonderfully gentle with kids and senior citizens, is a friend to all, and never barks," Bladh said.
A 5-year-old beagle/Italian greyhound mixed breed, Carmen was rescued by Save Ohio Strays in 2009.
After children meet Carmen on Monday, they will be able to sign up to come in and read to her in 15-minute slots on Tuesdays between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. A permission slip signed by a legal guardian is required.
Ten family programs are scheduled at 2 p.m. on Mondays throughout the summer as part of the "Dig into Reading" summer reading program. Spoon Man will present a family comedy event July 1.
The library is located at 509 Cherry St., Jamestown. For information, call 484-7135.


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a co-worker and i flew into atlanta earlier this spring. we are fortunate to do a lot of traveling. after we touched down, we walked over to the baggage claim. we waited for what seemed like an eternity for our bags to be shot through the portal. right behind my friend...three feet maximum, maybe...were two newlyweds making out. not just kissing...but slobbering all over each other. i cannot speak for everyone, but i was slightly nauseated. one thing i may not have mentioned earlier that stood these newlyweds apart from most others i have seen: they both had a penis.
i don't realy care for seeing two hombres smooching in public. but in the same breath, a man and a woman shouldn't be publicly petting each other either. get together and do your thing in private, i say. whatever happens behind closed doors is no one else's business. ah, the sanctity of marriage.
this got me thinking about the definition of marriage. the american heritage dictionary says marriage is "the legal union of a man and woman as husband and wife". okay. i can accept that, i guess.
but can i accept that? we all know that most marriages involve two happy, caring people. but what do people who speak of the sanctity of marriage think about the drunken husband who comes home and beats his wife? or celebrities - brittany spears comes to mind - who get married every six months just for the publicity? or how about when one or both parties are having outside affairs? these occurances go on every day without anyone saying a word. i swear, just 50 years ago it was considered taboo for a black and white person to get married. is it really necessary for public approval for something...so...private all of a sudden? i think people that are really that concerned about the sanctity of marriage should be trying to ban divorce...not trying to ban gay marriage.
when has it become anyone else's business what happens behind closed doors, anyway? two consenting adults who are not hurting anyone and breaking no laws should be allowed to do as they please. if one adult male wants to proclaim his eternal love for another adult male...okay, god bless you, man. just close the blinds. any two people, within the strict confines of the species...should be allowed to get married.
now, i am not suggesting that if you have never had a lover of the same gender, you should run out and try it on for size tomorrow. but i am saying...that if a friend...or relative just happens to be gay...and they have a partner that truly makes them happy...you should be happy for them. the details of a straight person's love life are probably not your business now. why should a gay person's love life be? and if you do make it your business...what does that...really...say about you?
there might be some who say gay marriage is bad because the bible tells them it is. yes, religion. the omnipresent elephant in the room. well...belonging to the first church of nothing in particular...i ask quite sincerely...would a gay man or woman...or couple...be welcome in a church where jesus himself was preaching? to those that do pay attention to christ's teachings...you know deep down the answer to that would be...unequivocally...yes.


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Happy New YearPosted Monday, January 14, 2013, at 8:48 AM
Happy New Year to all my loyal readers.
I would like to take this opportunity to say "Thank You" to all of you who have stayed in touch with me through the last couple months. I must confess it hasn't been easy. Many of you know my precious mother suffered a massive stroke on Oct. 22. We nursed her through until she went to be with Jesus the day before Christmas Eve. I know many of you have gone through the same thing and many of my friends are going through tough times now. Know my prayers and thoughts are with you.
We all miss her so very much and I bet I have thought of a thousand things I would like to ask her. Of course, now I will never know those answers. Let me encourage you, if your parents are still with you, find out all you can about your family history, but more importantly, love them, and above all, show them respect.
I know Mom is in a better place and is with Dad and our baby brother. She is free from the prison of pain and the foggy, cloudy mind that the stroke left her with.
Now on with what else is going on with me. You know I am a klutz and always doing silly things. This new year has not begun any differently.
Recently, when I was cooking and working up a delicious dish, little red things kept showing up. I was thinking it was supposed to be there. The longer I worked, the more popped up. I began looking at my ingredients and couldn't find anything that should be red. Boy, was I puzzled. Then, all at once I noticed my finger nails. My pretty red polish was popping off and falling into my dish! Needless to say, I had to dispose of the mixture and start over.
I had a doctor's appointment this week and I got into the waiting room pretty quickly. Normally, even if you get there early, that is where a lot of your time is spent waiting. Well, this day I didn't have to wait very long there either. Wow, things are going pretty smoothly. Then the nurse comes in and proceeds to take my blood pressure. I already have high blood pressure and on top of that, 'white coat syndrome.' Well, the nurse kept pumping the unit up and says, "umm". Needless to say, by the time it started working properly, my blood pressure was up.
Next, she starts to give me a shot. I'm pretty okay with shots, especially if they are small. She said, "You are going to feel a small sting," which I did. Then she said, "Oops!" Now let me tell you, when I have a needle in my arm, "oops" is one of the last words I want to hear. I nearly fell off the table. The medicine in the needle wouldn't release, so I had to endure two 'small stings'. I survived, and I still love my little nurse dearly.
As I am writing this column, I am doing so with a bleeding finger. I was cleaning a pill cutter and got distracted. As I was drying the cutter with a paper towel, and not paying close attention, I swiped my finger down the blade and sliced my finger. Now you know the 'rest of the story'. What a nice slicing job I did.
As we keep traveling further into the new year, I will be sharing more of my antics with you. I'm sure they will keep coming.
As you know from the beginning of Kathleen's Korner, I share these situations with you to perhaps give you a couple of laughs at my expense. If they lighten your load for just a moment or two, it is worth my silliness.
Of course don't forget my hero and hero in columns. For the new readers, these are people who have impacted my life in a positive way. Remember, you could be my next hero or heroine.
I will really miss knowing Mom will not be reading my columns and laughing at my antics. She could really tell you some good stories on me.
As usual, you can contact me in the following ways. Call or text - 573-820-2404 - email@example.com - www.dailystatesman.com
Until next time, I will see you somewhere in a 'korner'.
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My sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your mother. Those of us who have suffered a similar loss know that not a single day will go by without your wishing you could ask or tell her something. You have joined a group who now know to use every opportunity to express our joy in our family members (regardless of how irritating they are) and to show with virtually every breath how important the ones who are still living are to us. Watch out for sharp instruments!
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Kathleen is a resident of Dexter. She was born in Indiana, but her parents moved their family back to the Dexter area when she was three. Other than three years she and her husband, Collin, lived in St. Charles, Mo. and ten years in Birmingham, Alabama, she has spent her life in Dexter. As you can tell, Kathleen is a people person and believes in giving credit to whom credit is due. Thus, the reason for her hero/heroine column every other week in Kathleen's Korner. As you can tell, she also like to have fun, most of the time at her own expense. Kathleen (Grubbs) is a 1964 graduate of Dexter High School and invites her friends to her "Korner."
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German espionage
The most unusual subject files in this release are in KV 3/72-73, which concern a collection of records illicitly removed from the Reichsministerium archives in Germany in 1921 by an agent of the British Army of the Rhine. Some original documents remain on the files, including lists of wartime German spies in Poland, Russia and Macedonia and lists of agents used by the Berlin Intelligence Centre. One of the files concerns the activities of German spy Friedrich Katsch, who spied on Britain from Stockholm in 1915. The seized files themselves are in KV 3/72, while translations and summaries, and some contemporary assessments of the accuracy of German intelligence, based on comparison of figures drawn from the files with British documentation, are in KV 3/73, covering 1921-1922.
KV 3/75 (1943-1951) deals with Security Service research into German penetration of allied intelligence organisations (principally SOE and the Secret Intelligence Service) during and after the war. The file was initiated following concerns about the increasing number of allied escapees arriving in Britain in 1943, of which at least two admitted to having been freed by the Germans in order to carry out espionage missions. The Director General called for an interim report, which was completed by Mr Curry of the Research Department, and is on the file. It covers a number of penetration cases, including several Belgian, French and Norwegian ones. While the report recognises that the internal SOE investigation of German penetration of its Dutch network was under way, the report does not go into details. The report highlighted real concerns (Lt Col Robertson minuted on seeing it "when all the evidence is collected together like this, the picture presented is not a reassuring one") - but any action resulting from it is recorded on other files. There is a further flurry of action on the file dating from 1951 when a Spanish newspaper published articles on German penetration of SOE in Holland derived from the booklet Schreieder und die Spione, a copy of which is on the file.
KV 3/76-77 are concerned with German intelligence objectives in the UK from 1939, and include various situation reports, analysis of tactics and techniques, and include photographs of some agents. KV 3/76 (1941-1942) includes analysis of German objectives and the German organisation for sending agents into Britain compiled from confessions of captured enemy agents, intercepted messages and other information. The file includes a map of enemy entry routes, photographs of German wireless transmitters and code sheets and wheels, and photographs of a number of captured agents. KV 3/77 makes a detailed assessment of German intelligence objectives in Britain in March 1942, and looks at the way in which the agents were paid using Bank of England notes. There is a hand-drawn map showing areas of German agent activity in Britain in October 1940.


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Republicans unable to reason
Who's in charge? We have people out of work, parks and national monuments closed, government employees being furloughed, and Congress at odds over who is right and who is wrong when it comes to funding the government, providing Americans with health care and raising the debt limit.
John Boehner is saying that the president and the Senate are acting like it is a "damn game." Harry Reid is saying that Boehner can't take "yes" for an answer. Ted Cruz is still beating his chest and walking around like a peacock with his followers afraid to speak out against him. And President Obama is saying that he is not going to negotiate when it comes to defunding his signature piece of legislation, the Affordable Care Act. If ever there were a time to kick the bums out, this would be it.
Throughout history there have been government shutdowns – but those were over budgetary issues, not taking something away that was the central piece of the last presidential election. For the record, I am a Conservative Republican, but I don't know what has happened to the Grand Ole' Party!
Congress needs to put politics aside and fund the government and fight over Obamacare later. There are things that can and should be changed, but not at this time. If the Republicans want to regain power in the Senate and retain it in the House, they need a new strategy – the one that the Tea Partiers have brought is not it!
The Republicans need to listen to persons such as Sen. John McCain, Sen. Charles Schumer and Congressman Tom Reed. These men have worked across the aisle on every issue. Reed has promoted a bill to allow federal employees to be paid while this charade is going on, and he has said that he won't take his pay until this thing is settled. Schumer has held out an olive branch to the Republicans and specifically to Boehner only to have it rebuffed. Regardless of their political party, these men have continued to work for compromise.
Cruz, on the other hand, has angered his fellow members of Congress, but has garnered the support of Sarah Palin and Michelle Bachman. According to the Huffington Post, "Republicans are fuming at Senator Ted Cruz for conceding that the party's efforts to repeal Obamacare aren't going anywhere in the Senate – and leaving the House to keep fighting over it anyway." Even Grover Norquist has said that, "the shutdown is a horror story!" Republicans are saying that Speaker Boehner has lost control of his caucus and is afraid of losing his speakership if he doesn't follow Cruz's agenda. This is lunacy!
I will admit that I was wrong when I predicted that there would not be a government shutdown but I really believed the members of the House would be more concerned with the American people than their own personal agendas. It is time for cooler heads and wisdom to prevail, like those of Reed, Schumer and McCain.
According to Bloomberg News, McCain said of the shutdown, "We have to understand that the only way we are going to repeal Obamacare is when we have 67 Republican votes in the United States Senate because that's what's required to override a Presidential veto."
He went on to say, "In democracies, unfortunately sometimes the majority rules. That's why we (Republicans) are at a disadvantage in this fight that we're having. He added, "By threatening to shut down the government we are kind of circumventing the results of elections. We're doing things that frankly are not rational in the view of our constituents."
Reed has said, "I will not accept a paycheck while the government is shut down. Congress has a job to do and if Congress can't complete one of its primary responsibilities, it doesn't deserve to get a paycheck."
Schumer has repeatedly asked that Boehner put a clean continuing resolution on the floor for a vote. Schumer believes that it will pass, and other members of the Republican party are saying, (behind closed doors) that they agree with Schumer.
What are the Cruz followers afraid of?
Let the government get back to work. If the Affordable Care Act is as bad as they say it is, it will fail on its own. If it is as good as the president says it is, it will be a success that the whole country can be proud of.
So, there you have it. My rant. I want to see the elected officials doing what we sent them to Washington to do, secure the economy, create jobs, and keep us safe; not get caught up in ideological bickering. And according to recent polls, that is what the rest of America wants as well. I urge you to contact your elected officials and tell them to stop the craziness in Congress.
Have a great day – and hold onto any extra cash, you might just need it.
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By 1795, the cost of making a Large Cent exceeded its face value, thus the government was forced to consider a change. Their answer was to simply reduce the weight of the coin. Because the diameter remained the same, the effect of lowering the weight was a much thinner coin. Making the coin thinner had both negative and positive consequences: 1) the edge was no longer thick enough to receive the edge lettering, and 2) by eliminating the edge lettering, a whole step in the manufacturing process could be avoided, thus speeding up production.
The effect of the change had little or no impact on the public's perception. The people on the street continued to use and accept the lighter-weight coppers in direct contradiction to their rejection of underweight imitations of British coppers less than a decade earlier. Perhaps the official nature of the coins and the government's backing of the value was enough to encourage the citizenry to be a little more flexible this time around. Apparently, it worked, because the weight of the Large Cents remained the same from 1795 to 1857.
Plain edge 1795 Large Cents are considerably more plentiful than the Lettered Edge versions, plus they are more likely to be found in Mint State, and the best examples top out at MS65BN. The typical Mint State grade is MS63BN. No Red-Brown or Red 1795 Large Cents are known.


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This is my quick review for the Small Kiyomizu-yaki Kyusu Teapot By Ippodo
I'd eyed up this kyusu for some time but always knew that it wasn't going to be quite worth the price for what it was. However I really wanted this size and shape so I knew the time would come to order one....and it did
Ippodo are great so I won't review the transaction but just to say it was perfect.
First thing that struck me when opening the box was this lovely smell of aromatic burnt wood. I don't know if that's what it smells like in their shop, but if it does then I really want to go there.
Now on to the kyusu.
As soon as I lifted the lid off the kyusu it chimed in that fine way that high end porcelain does. Which for the price I expected. First thing I noticed which was nice was the direct filter, which looked like on 5 holes on their website but was actually 9 (see picture below)
The spout has a sharp finished edge and the pour is decent for this sort of spout shape. The finish is perfect with not a single blemish or scratch, and the base is perfectly flat with zero wobble. The knob on the lid is lovely to grip and the feel in the hand is excellent for a kyusu of this size, the handle for instance fits my hand far better then my 200ml hojo pot. For reference I measured to the rim and its just shy of 140ml so a 120ml serving size as listed on the site seems in keeping.
Regarding the price it would have seemed more reasonable to me for it to be 25% cheaper but I would re-buy in an instant as its just what me and the wife wanted to brew various teas in.
The filter performs great. There's a cup it poured of Asu sencha in the pictures below. That was poured in about 3 seconds or less. Tasted amazing but doesn't all tea brewed in lovely new teaware?
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'Downton Abbey': Is Mary a portrait of the Dowager as a young woman?
After everyone finishes their weeping, wailing and gnashing of teeth over the finale of the third Downton season on Facebook and elsewhere (I confess to shedding my tears weeks ago after figuring out how to watch the early British broadcasts), I have a question I've been wanting to ask: Do you think Mary (Michelle Dockery) is a portrait of the Dowager as a young woman?
Consider that with Matthew gone, Mary will never be the Countess of Grantham. Instead, when her son becomes Earl (not Count, as some readers have helpfully explained to me), she will defer to her son as heir. (I thought the succession would give her the Dowager title, too, but again, some readers have pointed out that she can never be Dowager if she is not Countess first; however, I stand by my analogy between the two as I can see Mary being the power behind the scenes of her son's dominion). Consider, too, how tart-tongued Mary seems to all but Matthew (Dan Stevens), who has professed to know how wonderful the "real" Mary is. So, too, the Dowager Countess Violet (the remarkable Maggie Smith, who as 60 MInutes reported Sunday, has never actually seen the show) is the master of the prickly (and sardonically funny) phrase.
But when you scratch the surface of her fierce protection of class distinctions and family heritage, you find the caring person who goes to such lengths to renew the love between her son and his wife and to send Sibyl the ticket to attend her sister's wedding. In fact, one of the reasons I think fans love her so much is that they know a good heart beats under her forbidding demeanor.
So, I ask again: could Mary be what the Dowager Countess was as a young woman? The Dowager Countess' story has yet to be told — I wonder if she will be the one to help get Mary through as the fourth season begins.
As for Matthew, don't cry for Dan Stevens, Downton fans. He just finished playing opposite Jessica Chastain in The Heiress on Broadway. A writer as well, Stevens helped judge the 2012 Man Booker Prize for Fiction, is editor-at-large for an online quarterly called The Junket and is a columnist for the Daily Telegraph. Bottom line is that leaving was his choice, as he told the New York Times; creator Julian Fellowes wanted him to stay, but he wanted to go, perhaps in search of more stately mansions.


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Use one, freeze the other. That's the beauty of the BOGO - and there are plenty this week. From London broil and chicken parts and berries at Raley's to red bell pepper at Safeway and oranges at Save Mart, recipe researcher Sheila Kern has great ways to stretch your dollar and spice up the menu, too.
London Broil
From www.americanfood.about.com
Yield: 6 servings
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves crushed garlic
1 tsp dried rosemary
2 lb boneless top round "London Broil" steak, about 2-inches thick
1 tbsp freshly ground black pepper
salt as needed
In a small bowl whisk together the vinegar, oil, garlic, and rosemary, and Place the beef on a plate and poke both sides all over with a fork. Transfer to a plastic freezer bag and pour in the marinade. Seal and refrigerate overnight.
Turn broil on high. Remove the London broil from the marinade and pat dry. Salt generously, and rub in the freshly ground black pepper, on both sides. Place on a broiler pan, or other oven-safe pan. Broil about 8 inches under the flame for approximately 6-7 minutes per side for medium rare - internal temp of 130 degrees F.
Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil; let rest for 10 minutes. To serve, cut against the grain into very thin slices. Serve hot, topped with any juices from the plate on which it rested.
London Broil I
From www.allrecipes.com
Servings: 6
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (2 pound) flank steak or round steak
In a small bowl, mix together garlic, soy sauce, oil, ketchup, oregano, and black pepper. Pierce meat with a fork on both sides. Place meat and marinade in a large resealable plastic bag. Refrigerate 8 hours, or overnight.
Preheat grill for medium-high heat.
Lightly oil the grill grate. Place steak on the grill, and discard marinade. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes per side, depending on thickness. Do not overcook, as it is better on the rare side.
Simple Whole Roasted Chicken
From www.allrecipes.com
Servings: 6
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon white sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (4 pound) whole chicken
5 cloves garlic, crushed
In a bowl, mix the salt, sugar, cloves, allspice, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Rub the chicken with the mixture. Cover chicken, and place in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
Stuff the chicken cavity with the garlic. Place the chicken, breast side down, on a rack in a roasting pan.
Roast 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Reduce heat to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C), and continue roasting 15 minutes. Baste chicken with pan drippings, reduce heat to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C), and continue roasting 30 minutes, to an internal temperature of 180 degrees F (85 degrees C). Let stand 20 minutes before serving.
Roast Chicken with Dried Fruit and Almonds
From www.epicurious.com
Bon Appetit | December 2006
Makes 8 servings
7 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 pounds onions, thinly sliced
1 pound pitted prunes, halved
12 ounces pitted dates, halved
10 ounces dried apricot halves (about 2 cups)
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 (4- to 4 1/2-pound) chickens, rinsed, patted dry
1 teaspoon turmeric, divided
1 1/2 cups (or more) water
1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds, toasted
Heat 6 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and saute; until deep golden brown, about 30 minutes; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Transfer onions to large bowl; mix in prunes, dates, apricots, sugar, and cinnamon. Do ahead: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread fruit mixture over bottom of large roasting pan. Tuck chicken wing tips under. Rub each chicken with 1/2 tablespoon remaining olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon turmeric. Sprinkle each with salt and pepper; place chickens, side by side, atop fruit mixture. Pour 11/2 cups water around chickens. Roast chickens 1 hour. Turn pan around; add more water to fruit mixture by 1/4 cupfuls if beginning to dry. Continue to roast chickens until brown and juices run clear when thigh is pierced, about 45 minutes.
Transfer chickens to carving board; let stand 10 minutes. Spoon fruit onto platter; top with chickens and any accumulated juices. Sprinkle with almonds and serve.
Penne with Asparagus & Lemon Cream Sauce
From www.eatingwell.com
Makes 6 servings
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch diagonal pieces
2 bunches scallions, trimmed and cut into 1-inch diagonal pieces
3/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
12 ounces penne
Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste
1/4 cup slivered fresh basil
Put a large pot of lightly salted water on to boil.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus and scallions and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and browned in places, 10 to 12 minutes.
Meanwhile, whisk ricotta and lemon zest in a large bowl. Cook penne until just tender, about 10 minutes. Measure out 1/4 cup of the pasta-cooking water; stir into ricotta mixture until creamy. Drain the penne and mix into the ricotta mixture; toss to coat. Add the vegetables and toss well. Season with salt and pepper. Serve, garnished with basil.
Portobello and Asparagus Salad
From www.foodnetwork.com
Recipe courtesy Paula Deen, 2008
Show: Paula's Best Dishes Episode: Grilled to Perfection
Yield: 6 servings
4 large Portobello mushrooms, stems removed
1 bunch fresh asparagus, tough ends removed
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 pound penne pasta, cooked
Seasoning, recipe follows
Remove stems from Portobello mushrooms.
Brush mushrooms, asparagus and tomatoes with olive oil. Grill mushrooms over medium heat until tender, 4 to 5 minutes per side, turning occasionally. Cut mushrooms into thin strips; place in a medium bowl.
Grill asparagus over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, turning occasionally. Cut asparagus into 2 inch lengths; add to mushrooms in bowl.
Grill tomatoes, cut side down, over medium heat for 3 minutes. Add to mushrooms and asparagus and toss in the pasta. Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil. Sprinkle with seasoning, tossing gently to coat.
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and transfer to an airtight container. Store in a cool, dry place up to 6 months.
Couscous-Stuffed Red Bell Peppers
From www.pillsbury.com
Makes 2 servings
1 box (5.7 oz) roasted garlic and olive oil-flavored couscous mix
1 1/4 cups water
2 large red bell peppers, cut in half lengthwise, seeds and membranes removed
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Cook couscous in water as directed on box, omitting oil; cover to keep warm.
Meanwhile, in 8-inch square (2-quart) microwavable dish, arrange bell pepper halves; add 2 tablespoons water. Cover with microwavable waxed paper. Microwave on High 3 to 4 minutes or just until crisp-tender.
Stir spinach and cheese into couscous. Spoon mixture into pepper halves.
Red Pepper Risotto
From www.nytimes.com
Recipes for Health
Yield: Serves four to six
6 to 7 cups chicken or vegetable stock
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion or shallot
2 plump garlic cloves, minced
2 large red peppers, finely diced
Salt to taste
1 1/2 cups Arborio or carnaroli rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
A generous pinch of saffron threads (optional)
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, or a mixture of parsley and thyme
2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (1/2 cup)
1. Bring the stock to a simmer in a saucepan with a ladle nearby. Season generously with salt.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large, wide, heavy skillet or saucepan over medium heat, and add the onions or shallots. Cook gently until they begin to soften, about three minutes. Add the garlic, peppers, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Cook, stirring, until the peppers are limp and fragrant, about eight to 10 minutes. Add the rice, and stir over medium heat until the grains are separate and beginning to crackle, about three minutes.
3. Stir in the wine and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly. The wine should bubble, but not too quickly -- you want some of the flavor to cook into the rice. When the wine has almost evaporated, stir in a ladleful or two of the simmering stock (about 1/2 cup), enough just to cover the rice. The stock should bubble slowly (adjust heat accordingly). Rub the saffron threads between your fingers, and add to the rice. Cook, stirring often, until the stock is just about absorbed. Add another ladleful or two of the stock and continue to cook in this fashion, not too fast and not too slowly, stirring often and adding more stock when the rice is almost dry. Continue for 25 minutes, until the rice is cooked through but still a little chewy. Taste and adjust seasoning.
4. When the rice is cooked through, add a generous amount of freshly ground pepper, and stir in another half cup of stock, the Parmesan and the herbs. Remove from the heat. The rice should be creamy; if it isn't, add a little more stock. Stir once, taste and adjust seasonings, and serve.
Orange and Avocado Salad
Serves 4
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste
3 navel oranges
2 ripe avocados
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
6 cups baby spinach
Hawaiian red sea salt or other finishing salt, to taste
Whisk together lime juice, vinegar, honey and oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Remove peel and all of white pith from the oranges with a serrated knife. Working over a large bowl to catch juices, cut between membranes with a paring knife to release whole orange segments into bowl. Halve avocados and remove pits. Cut into thin slices. Toss orange sections and juice with sliced avocado, red onion and lime juice mixture.
Place baby spinach on serving plates and top with orange-avocado mixture. Sprinkle with Hawaiian red sea salt to taste. Serve immediately.
Blueberry-Orange Parfaits
Cooking Light, June 2009
Yield: 4 servings
1 1/2 tablespoons Demerara or turbinado sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind
2 (7-ounce) containers reduced-fat plain Greek-style yogurt
2 cups fresh blueberries
2 cups orange sections (about 2 large)
1/4 cup wheat germ
Combine first 3 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring until blended. Spoon 1/4 cup blueberries into each of 4 tall glasses. Spoon about 2 1/2 tablespoons yogurt mixture over blueberries in each glass. Add 1/4 cup orange to each serving. Repeat layers with remaining blueberries, yogurt mixture, and orange. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon wheat germ over each serving; serve immediately.
Blueberry Crumb Cake
Servings: 16
1/2 sticks Butter
1 Tablespoon (additional) Butter
3/4 cups Sugar
1 whole Egg
1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
2 cups All-purpose Flour
2- 1/4 teaspoons Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoons Salt
3/4 cups Whole Milk
2 cups Fresh Blueberries
For the topping:
3/4 sticks Butter
1/2 cups Sugar
1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon
1/2 cups Flour
1/4 teaspoons Salt
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine flour, baking powder, and a salt. Stir and set aside.
Cream 1/2 stick plus 1 tablespoon butter with cinnamon and sugar. Add egg and mix until combined. Add vanilla and mix. Add flour mixture and milk alternately until totally incorporated. Do not overbeat. Stir in blueberries until evenly distributed.
Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Pour in batter.
In a separate bowl, combine topping ingredients and cut together using two knives or a pastry cutter. Sprinkle over the top of the cake.
Bake cake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until golden brown. Sprinkle with sugar. Cut into squares and serve with softened butter.
Blackberry Muffins Recipe
From www.tasteofhome.com
Yield: 1 1/2 dozen
1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 cups plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup whole milk
2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries
In a large bowl, cream butter and 1-1/4 cups sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually stir into creamed mixture alternately with milk. beating well after each addition. Fold in blackberries.
Fill greased or paper-lined muffins cups two-thirds full. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.


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Jerry Johnson
March 4, 1940-March 7, 2013
REDWOOD FALLS – Services for Jerry "Orville" Francis Johnson, 73, of Redwood Falls will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday at the Redwood Valley Funeral Home. Visitation is one hour prior to services at the funeral home on Monday. Private family burial will take place at a later date. Stephens Funeral Service – Redwood Valley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
He died Thursday, March 7, 2013, at the Golden Living Center in Wabasso.
He was born March 4, 1940, to Rodney E. and Tena M. (Laumann) Johnson in Norwood.
Survivors include his daughters, Debra of Redwood Falls, Connie Seaman of Redwood Falls, DeAnna Ahrens of Franklin, and Tammi Jo of Redwood Falls; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandsons.


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I just read a very useful article from the man:
To choose cakes with aging potential, he stated five important criteria:
1. Avoid cakes which show signs of green tea (apache: e.g. oolong)
2. Avoid cakes which have too many silver tips
3. Avoid cakes which do not taste much
4. Avoid cakes which are bitter but the bitterness doesn't yield huigan
5. Avoid cakes which taste thin and without substance
These are just guidelines on paper, but the difficulty is knowing how to apply these principles when sampling a cake.
Interestingly, he didn't mention over-oxidized red tea.
Of cause, if for what ever reason you are not planning to age any pu but only buy it and drink it now, there is no need to worry about any of these.
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The name Harald Wohlfahrt is synonymous with the ultimate in top-class gastronomy. He is also very keen to pass on his skills; chefs who have completed their period of apprenticeship with him leave with a sound foundation of gastronomic knowledge under their belt. A fair number of those who were trained in Wohlfahrt's kitchen are today Michelin-starred chefs themselves.
Harald Wohlfahrt is the only top chef in Germany who has held his three Michelin stars uninterrupted for over 20 years and who has also been awarded the highest number of points by Gault Millau.
Wohlfahrt's domain, the Schwarzwaldstube at the superb, family-run Traube Tonbach Hotel, nestled in the Black Forest at Baiersbronn, is one of the best restaurants in the world. For gourmets it is an absolute must to eat there someday. Fly in Lufthansa First Class and you will also be able to enjoy this delicious highlight high above the clouds.
Recipe from our current top chef Harald Wohlfahrt
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Puff pastry slices with green asparagus spears for you to cook at home


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ALBANY – Local governments across New York are increasingly turning to local tax revenue to make up for sluggish growth in federal and state aid, according to a report issued by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report is the latest in a series of reports DiNapoli will issue to highlight the causes of fiscal stress in New York's local governments.
From 2001 through 2011, total federal and state aid has grown at an average of 2.2 percent annually, slower than the 2.4 percent rate of inflation. The relative share of federal and state aid as a percentage of total local government revenues diminished from 22 percent of revenues in 2001 to 20 percent in 2011. In comparison, revenue generated from sales taxes increased 5.9 percent and property taxes by 4.2 percent over the past decade.
"Federal and state aid have slowed at a time of rising local costs," said DiNapoli. "What's more troublesome, however, is that New York's municipalities and school districts have been forced to rely largely on sales taxes and property taxes to make ends meet. These revenue sources can swing widely depending on the economy. When this model breaks down, it causes fiscal shortfalls and hits the pockets of local taxpayers."
The Comptroller's report found that from 2001 through 2011, federal aid to New York's local governments grew by $932 million, roughly 3.5 percent on an average annual basis. Much of the recent growth in federal spending was attributable to temporary funds from the federal American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) from 2008 into 2011.
During the same period, the state's funding to its communities grew by only 1.2 percent on an average annual basis. The majority of New York's funding increases were the result of the Aid and Incentives for Municipalities (AIM) program.
DiNapoli also noted that a large amount of the aid to local governments comes with strings attached. State aid revenues largely represent reimbursements and aid for a variety of social service and public health-related programs. DiNapoli estimated that 65 percent of state aid is earmarked for these programs. Similarly, more than 60 percent of federal aid is distributed to a few targeted programs that do not provide local governments with discretion over spending.
Additional findings in the report include:
New York's AIM program provides 74 percent of state aid revenue to cities;
Funding for the AIM program has been reduced or held flat since 2009 and, according to the state's financial projections, will continue to be held flat through the state's 2015-16 fiscal year;
Through 2011, local governments in New York have reported receiving more than $1.6 billion in ARRA funding; and
Population decline in New York's cities will continue to further reduce aid revenues that are distributed based on population. In an effort to highlight fiscal stress issues, DiNapoli plans to issue fiscal profiles on select cities across the state to further inform officials and residents on some of the demographic and systemic pressures facing municipalities.
DiNapoli's office will soon implement a new fiscal monitoring system that will calculate and publicize an overall score of fiscal stress for municipalities and school district across the state. The 'early warning' system will identify those headed toward fiscal crisis and give local officials and the public sufficient time to consider options for turning things around.


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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (33 votes).
In short: The bestIn full: Still my favourite race. Great route, lovely atmosphere, wonderful marshalls, faultless organisation, nice t-shirt, very cheap. The weather was perfect as well, but this would be a brilliant race even in a deluge.Thanks very much to all at Tring Running Club for another great day.Date of review: October 19, 2012
In short: A multi-terrain race with some challenging ups and downs to keep things interesting - but still do-able by plodders like me who are towards the back of the raceIn full: I'm originally from Tring so this was almost a 'home' race for me.A glorious day to be running and some fantastic scenery as you make your way towards, up to and through Ashridge. And more fabulous scenery as you make your way back via some steep downhill parts and yet more undulations before a flat finish. Great organisation and brilliant directions and support from the marshals around the course. A couple of good vantage points for supporters around the course too so family and friends can cheer you on. Good value - and a really nice tech t-shirt at the end as well.Date of review: October 18, 2012
In short: Top notch raceIn full: I'm biased as I am from Tring and run with the club.But this is a great race, which offers value, great organisation and an excellent route.I would love to run it every year but I'll be out marshalling next year!All different abilities run this race which is great.Run this race before it gets too popular!Date of review: October 18, 2012
In short: Most definitely my favourite shorter raceIn full: Wonderful race. My race report as part of the race sponsors...http://www.apex-sports.co.uk/articles/38-Ridgeway-Run-2012Date of review: October 18, 2012
In short: My favourite race !In full: Excellent route, great marshals, fab T Shirt, bar at the finish, my only issue is that the race is only held once a year ! Date of review: October 17, 2012
In full: Organisation - superb throughout. Very minor blip at the start, not sure the announcer's megaphone was working so only the people at the front could hear him announce the start.Course - could be very tricky if it was really sodden. Some patches of mushy ground this year, but 95% firm underfoot. Used trail shoes last year, decided to risk lighter race shoes this time, no issues at all.T-shirts - Far better than most you pick up at other events, definitely plenty of thought goes into the design of these, very original. Not sure how they make the figures work giving these out when the entry price is so low, but very happy to wear mine.Some nice patches of supporters along the course, where it was accessible. A great course to run on, whether racing or training.Great job by all concerned, race director, marshalls and everyone else involved with the event. Date of review: October 15, 2012
In short: varied, scenic & challenging courseIn full: Truly a multi-terrain race with road, firm bridleways & slippy mud. Some tough hills as you make your through the very scenic course. Good value & a nice tech t-shirt at the end.Only gripe would be the presentations took an age to get startedDate of review: October 15, 2012
In short: Gorgeous, simply gorgeousIn full: Beautiful course/views and picture book weather this year. Challenging, muddy in places and fast in others. Nice T-shirt this year and an improvement on last years!Date of review: October 15, 2012
In short: Beautiful run, tough hills but great views. Nice club house. Good fun!Date of review: October 14, 2012
In short: Excellent as alwaysIn full: Beautiful scenery, perfect conditions. Great race and marshalling. Nice tech tee shirt. Only minor flaw is I did not hear the start, need a foghorn or something. One of the best races around. Well done Tring !Date of review: October 14, 2012
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Topic: My ruby on rails site is not compatible
My ruby Site works perfectly when opened in IE7 but when launched in IE8 the menus were not displaying properly and some content is going unorganized. ..Please can anybody suggest me ways to fix it.
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Topic: Basic tipps for improving performance?!
as I am currently developing rUBBy (rails based UBB with all the fancy stuff like InPlaceEdit, templates, individual-style customization etc...) I am curious about boosting it's performance.
As this is my bachelor thesis I am very sorry that I can't provide any source (fear of plagiarism, even tough I am the author ... *sigh*).
Currently I am done with setting up the basics (Relations, needed functions and so on)... Now it's time for refactoring my code while thinking about performance.
I am using MySQL, Rails 2.2 with no plug-ins so far (and I intend on keeping it that way, at least until my work gets graded ) on an apache server.
Up to this point, I am a total noob if it comes to boosting performance. I am familiar with all the mathematical stuff for recursive time equations and always try to keep all my loops and other stuff within the O(n) (as a worst case) range.
Even tough... I am relying quite a lot on habtm relations, which isn't very "pro performance".
For example: If a user visits rUBBy, every thread he has already read is stored in a habtm (User habtm Threads). I figured, that this was the easiest way of doing the "already read" thing (I was not sure about storing this info in the DB or via Cookie and Timestamps...).
The DB approach won, as the Cookie-Version is kind of "sluggish" and relies to much (in my oppinion) on the User.
If you have any ideas or tipps for prepping performance, please let me know. This goes from simple "try to avoid nested if clauses" to "if you need an habtm relation, always keep in mind that .....". The only thing I definitly won't need is "apache alternatives". So you should, if possible, please concentrate on Ruby/Mysql/Code and not "third party" software like apache.
If you don't get what I am talking about, you could visit my showcase site for rUBBy [1] and if you have some spontaneous thoughts, feel free to tell me.
Would love to get a "big" discussion started with a few resources about basic rails performance, how to test performance and how to boost it!
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