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Serves 10-12
Makes one 10-inch-long rectangular cake
Most of the offerings at Flour Bakery + Cafe are decidedly American: chocolate chip cookies, banana bread, puddings, and muffins. But when I wrote the opening menu, I knew I wanted to include this very French cake. I really like how dramatic it looks and how well all of the flavors and textures go together. Dacquoise refers to both the baked meringue layers within the cake and the composed cake itself. First, you make a light meringue and quickly and gently fold in hazelnut and almond flour. Then you pipe three long rectangles of the meringue onto a baking sheet and bake them in a slow oven overnight, so they dry out and get crispy. A creamy espresso buttercream that tastes like soft coffee ice cream and a chocolate ganache filling are sandwiched between the layers. The cake is not difficult to make, but all of its components make it important to read the recipe from start to finish so you can organize your prep schedule. Each component can be made in advance, which makes the final assembly of the cake easier.
Position a rack in the center of the oven, and heat the oven to 225°F. Line an 18-by-13-inch baking sheet (if you don't have a sheet that large, line 2 smaller sheets) with parchment paper. Draw three 10-by-3-inch rectangles at least 3 inches apart on one side of the parchment paper, then turn the parchment over and liberally coat the other side of the paper with nonstick cooking spray or butter.
In a food processor, pulse the 1/2 cup hazelnuts until ground to a fine powder. (Stop grinding once they are powdery; if you continue, they will become a paste.) Transfer to a medium bowl. Repeat with the 1/2 cup almonds, and add the ground almonds to the hazelnuts. Sift the confectioners' sugar into the bowl holding the ground nuts. Add the salt and stir with a rubber spatula until all of the ingredients are well mixed.
Using a stand mixer fitted with the whip attachment (or a handheld mixer), beat the egg whites on medium speed for 3 to 4 minutes, or until they hold soft peaks. (This will take 6 to 7 minutes with a handheld mixer.) The whites will start to froth and turn into bubbles, and eventually the yellowy viscous part will disappear. Keep whipping until you can see the tines of your whip leaving a slight trail in the whites. To test for the soft-peak stage, stop the mixer and lift the whip out of the whites; the whites should peak and then droop.
On medium speed, add the granulated sugar in three equal additions, mixing for 30 seconds after each addition. When all of the granulated sugar has been incorporated, increase the speed to high and beat for about 15 seconds longer. The meringue should be slightly glossy and white and somewhat stiff. Scrape the meringue into a large bowl.
Sprinkle the nut-sugar mixture on top of the meringue. Working quickly and gently, use a rubber spatula to fold the nuts into the meringue, scraping the sides of the bowl to catch any loose nuts. The final consistency will be soupy, gloupy, and puddingy.
Fit a pastry bag with a 1/2-inch round plain tip and fill the bag with the meringue. Following the guidelines you drew on the underside of the parchment paper, pipe 3 rectangles of meringue, "fill in" the rectangles to form your individual layers. Space the rectangles about 3 inches apart (they will expand in the oven).
Bake for about 3 hours, or until the dacquoise rectangles are firm to the touch. Turn off the oven and leave the rectangles in the closed oven for at least 6 hours or for up to 12 hours.
Place the chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan, scald the cream over medium-high heat (bubbles start to form around the edge of the pan, but the cream is not boiling). Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let sit for about 1 minute, then slowly whisk the chocolate and cream together until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth. You should have about 4 cups. Let cool, cover, and store at room temperature for up to overnight. (The ganache can be made up to 1 week in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Remove it from the refrigerator 1 day before using.)
In a small saucepan, stir together the granulated sugar and water. Place the pan over high heat, bring to a boil, and cook, without stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the syrup registers 238°F on a candy thermometer (the soft-ball stage). Meanwhile, fit the stand mixer with the whip attachment (or use a handheld mixer) and beat together the eggs and egg yolk on medium speed for 3 to 4 minutes, or until pale and light.
When the syrup is ready, remove from the heat. On low speed, slowly add the syrup into the eggs, drizzling it down the side of the bowl to keep it from hitting the whip and spattering. Turn the speed up to medium and whip for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the mixture turns light and fluffy, is pale, and is cool to the touch. Turn the speed down to low and add the butter, a few chunks as a time. Increase the speed to medium and continue to whip for 4 to 5 minutes. The mixture will break and look curdled at first, but don't worry. It will soon become smooth and silky.
Add the espresso powder and salt and whip until completely combined. You should have about 3 cups. Use within 30 minutes, or cover and leave at room temperature for up to 8 hours, and then beat vigorously with a wood spoon until smooth before using. (Or, transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, then bring to room temperature and beat with the stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment for a few minutes until smooth before using.)
When the dacquoise rectangles are ready, carefully peel them from the parchment paper. Using a small paring knife or a small, serrated knife, trim the edges so they are even and the rectangles are all about the same size. The rectangles are fairly delicate at this point, and if you are not careful, they could shatter. The best way to avoid this is to shave off a little piece at a time until the rectangles are roughly uniform. If a rectangle shatters as you are trimming it, don't fret. That rectangle can be the middle layer. If 2 or all 3 rectangles shatter, again don't fret. You can piece them together as you assemble the cake. The cake will not be quite as neat, but the final product will taste the same.
Cut a piece of cardboard the size of the dacquoise rectangles and place one rectangle on the cardboard. Fit a pastry bag fitted with the 1/2-inch round plain tip and fill with about half of the ganache. Pipe a layer of ganache about 1/2 inch thick on top of the dacquoise. Gently press a second dacquoise rectangle directly on top of the ganache layer and press lightly to adhere the dacquoise to the ganache. Fill the pastry bag with about two-thirds of the espresso buttercream and pipe a layer of buttercream about 1/2 inch thick on top of the second dacquoise layer.
Top the buttercream with the last dacquoise rectangle, placing it upside down so the flat side is on top. Press lightly to adhere this last rectangle to the buttercream. Use a small offset spatula to spread the remaining buttercream into the gaps between the layers and to spread a very thin layer all over the dacquoise. Do your best to make the exterior of the cake as smooth as you can—you will need to use a fair amount of buttercream to fill in all the gaps.
Place the cake in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to chill all of the layers. (At this point, the cake can be well wrapped in plastic wrap and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or in the freezer for up to 2 weeks. If frozen, thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.)
When ready to serve, spoon the remaining ganache into a small heatproof bowl, place over (not touching) simmering water in a saucepan, and heat just until melted. (Or, place in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on low power for 30 to 45 seconds, or just until melted and warmed enough to pour freely—not warmer than that). Place a wire rack on a baking sheet (to catch the drips), and place the cake on the rack. Pour the melted ganache evenly over the entire dacquoise, so it covers the top and drips down the sides. Use a small offset spatula to level off the ganache on the top of the cake. Then, with the spatula, spread the ganache that drips down the sides so that it covers the sides evenly. Some of the ganache may mix into the buttercream, which is okay, because the sides will be covered with sliced almonds. Now, press the sliced almonds into the sides of the cake, covering them completely. (It helps to tilt the cake with one hand and press the almonds with your other hand.) Place the cake on a cake plate, and press the whole hazelnuts along the top edge for decoration.
The cake can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
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|For Immediate Release
June 21, 2001
|Ron Harris
Sharon Snyder
Ian Stirton
Kelly Huff
WASHINGTON The Federal Election Commission voted 6-0 in public session today to approve and send to Congress a required report on the impact of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (NVRA) on the administration of elections for federal office during 1999-2000.
The NVRA, sometimes referred to as the "Motor Voter" law, requires the FEC to report to Congress by June 30 in odd-numbered years. The Commission today approved a staff draft of the report and a finalized version will be sent to Capitol Hill by the statutory deadline. The Act divides federal responsibilities for proper implementation, with the Department of Justice responsible for civil enforcement and the FEC authorized to develop a mail voter registration application form for federal office elections and to consult with state election officers to prescribe regulations as necessary to comply with the law.
Compiled by the FECs Office of Election Administration (OEA) from results of surveys, the report contains a number of ideas and recommendations from state officials, the bulk of them focusing on the more technical procedures associated with proper implementation of the Act. The FEC analyzed survey results and limited itself to compiling recommendations that are universal enough to be applicable to all states covered by the Act (44 states and the District of Columbia).
The approved report lists four specific recommendations stemming from the experience of the 2000 general election:
-- that states develop and implement an on-going, periodic training program for relevant motor vehicle and agency personnel regarding their duties and responsibilities under the NVRA as implemented by state law.
-- that states require motor vehicle and agency offices to promptly transmit information regarding voter registration applicants electronically to the appropriate election office with documentation to follow.
-- that states devise a procedure whereby voters may cast a provisional ballot at the polls on election day under circumstances prescribed in state law.
-- that states adopt the practice of mailing a forwardable notice to all persons who are removed from the voter registration list whose mail has not previously been returned as undeliverable.
Additionally, the FEC has reiterated three core recommendations offered in the previous two reports regarding problems encountered in past years and election cycles.
States reported a total of 149,476,705 active registered voters for the 2000 federal general election. Active voter registration in those states covered by the NVRA rose slightly to 73.80 percent of the Voting Age Population (VAP) in 2000, as compared with 73.45 percent in 1996, while active voter registration nationwide (including states not covered by the NVRA) declined slightly to 72.63 percent in 2000 from the 1996 all-time high of 72.77 percent.
There were approximately 45.6 million registration applications or transactions processed nationwide, with some 22.5 million of those classified as new registrations (new to the local jurisdiction, and registrations across jurisdictional lines). Just over 13 million names were deleted from the registration lists under the list verification procedures of the law, while another 18.2 million registrants were declared "inactive" and will be removed after 2002 if they fail to respond by or vote in that election.
FEC Chairman Danny L. McDonald commented, "I commend the efforts of both the FECs Office of Election Administration and state election officials for compiling the massive amount of data contained in this critical analysis. It was an outstanding effort by all involved. As the report points out, although there are voter registration problems in some states, the resulting data and other information are encouraging because they point toward helpful, productive solutions. I urge Members of Congress, the media, and the public to review this report carefully. By generating a wide range of ideas, we can identify workable solutions to voter registration problems more readily. Optimistically, these efforts will result in heightened voter interest and participation in our democratic process.
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12.11: Solar Power
Since so much of the energy we use came ultimately from the Sun, why don't we just get our power directly from the Sun?
That's a good question. Can you answer it?
Solar Energy
Energy from the Sun comes from the lightest element, hydrogen, fusing together to create the second lightest element, helium. Nuclear fusion on the Sun releases tremendous amounts of solar energy. The energy travels to the Earth, mostly as visible light. The light carries the energy through the empty space between the Sun and the Earth as radiation.
Solar Power Use
Solar energy has been used for power on a small scale for hundreds of years, and plants have used it for billions of years. Unlike energy from fossil fuels, which almost always come from a central power plant or refinery, solar power can be harnessed locally (Figure below). A set of solar panels on a home's rooftop can be used to heat water for a swimming pool or can provide electricity to the house.
Solar panels supply power to the International Space Station.
Society's use of solar power on a larger scale is just starting to increase. Scientists and engineers have very active, ongoing research into new ways to harness energy from the Sun more efficiently. Because of the tremendous amount of incoming sunlight, solar power is being developed in the United States in southeastern California, Nevada, and Arizona.
Solar power plants turn sunlight into electricity using a large group of mirrors to focus sunlight on one place, called a receiver (Figure below). A liquid, such as oil or water, flows through this receiver and is heated to a high temperature by the focused sunlight. The heated liquid transfers its heat to a nearby object that is at a lower temperature through a process called conduction. The energy conducted by the heated liquid is used to make electricity.
This solar power plant uses mirrors to focus sunlight on the tower in the center. The sunlight heats a liquid inside the tower to a very high temperature, producing energy to make electricity.
A video of how solar energy can be concentrated so that it can be used for power: http://www1.eere.energy.gov/multimedia/video_csp.html.
Consequences of Solar Power Use
Solar energy has many benefits. It is extremely abundant, widespread, and will never run out. But there are problems with the widespread use of solar power.
- Sunlight must be present. Solar power is not useful in locations that are often cloudy or dark. However, storage technology is being developed.
- The technology needed for solar power is still expensive. An increase in interested customers will provide incentive for companies to research and develop new technologies and to figure out how to mass-produce existing technologies (Figure below).
- Solar panels require a lot of space. Fortunately, solar panels can be placed on any rooftop to supply at least some of the power required for a home or business.
This experimental car is one example of the many uses that engineers have found for solar energy.
- Solar energy is the result of nuclear fusion in our nearest star.
- A liquid is heated and moves that energy by conduction.
- Solar power is expensive, but as demand increases technology improves and costs decrease.
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1. What does solar power do for the planet?
2. What is diffuse light?
3. Explain passive solar heating.
4. What is solar thermal energy used for?
5. Explain how concentrating solar power works.
6. How do photovoltaic panels work?
7. What are the advantages of photovoltaic panels?
8. List the advantages to using solar power.
1. How is solar power collected on a large scale?
2. What are some of the downsides of depending on solar energy?
3. What are some of the positive sides of using solar energy?
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Bridgewater has A LOT of ground to make up if he wants to go to Arizona. Sean Miller is recruiting as good as anyone in the country right now. Unless he completely strikes out next year, 3-star recruits probably won't even get asked to visit. Even Gathers was a backup recruit for them.
Taylor is only 16.
David Taylor (PG, 6-2) Germany: Son of former LSU star Derrick Taylor. Has the potential to be a high major recruit. Read the following scouting report on him:
quote:I'd definitely be disappointed in missing the tournament this year, but I think we make it. We've had a cancer on the team this year, so it'll be nice to see how we keep playing without him. I think Grant has done a good job. We exceeded expectations last year and winning 12 games in the SEC is impressive even in a down year. This year we haven't lived up to the hype and that's a bit disappointing, but I still have all the faith in the world in Grant.
If ya'll miss the tournament this year, that will be three straight. Is it time for alarms?
quote:Like I stated well above, I think he's done a good job recruiting. The one thing he's lacked in a class is a dominant big man. It'd really be beneficial to find a great player like Green. Jacobs probably won't ever put up the numbers Green does until he fine tunes his shot. That's the only area I'd like for us to improve our recruiting in.
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Hedge Funds Face "Crisis Of Performance," Says FT
It's no secret that investors are losing faith in hedge funds. These investment vehicles set a record for sluggish growth at the start of the year, as 2013 marked the slowest first half since the financial crisis in 2009.
Even the recent concerns about tapering—the eventual winding down of the Federal Reserve's bond-buying program—have hit hedge funds harder than most.
Yet hedge funds may have a problem luring investors back, as the industry as a whole as "spectacularly failed to beat the market" since the turn of the decade, writes The Financial Times' Dam McCrum.
Although many investors flocked to hedge funds after they suffered less severe losses than overall indexes during the financial crisis, their outperformance has dwindled as markets recovered. McCrum notes:
Since January 2010 the average equity hedge fund has produced profits for its investors, after fees, of just 14.5 per cent, according to the research group HFR.
Over the same period an investor in the S&P 500 earned, with dividends, a 55 per cent return: a total which 85 per cent of equity hedge funds have failed to match, finds HFR.
Stock trading specialists at hedge funds fared even worse than their peers managing humdrum mutual funds – 83 per cent of mutual fund managers who invest in large-cap stocks and try to beat the S&P 500 have failed to do so, according to the research group Lipper.
Some advocates argue that hedge funds are more for protection in falling markets than outperformance in good times. Yet even taking a five-year view to include some of equity's worst losses, hedge funds still trail overall markets.
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Winners of the ""Hit Me with Your Best Shot" GigaPan Photo Competition are:
1st Place: Jose Maria Lopez - Sagrada Familia
2nd Place: Jason Bucheim - Aspen Highlands Maroon Bowl in 3-D Stereo with Pyramid Peak, Maroon Bells, and Hayden Peak
3rd Place: Karim Saad - Sheikh Zayed Road | Dubai HD
To view the winners' gigapan images, please visit this page: www.gigapan.com/competitions/114/gigapans
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Hanauma Bay is one of the most popular tourist destinations on the island of O`ahu, Hawai`i. I took this panorama with the initial beta model GigaPan unit, and a 8 megapixel Canon S5-IS P&S camera. With a 12x optical zoom, and a 1.5x tele-extender, the effective focal length is approximately 650 mm. Wave movement ...
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What are your thoughts on my obedience question?
What are your thoughts on my obedience question?
I wish my pup wanted to retrieve like that that she seems to get board with more than 3-4 marks in the same general area but lights it up with different set ups. You might want to work on the letting go of bumper before bird intro but I'm just as new to this as you so what do I know. My pup used to not let go of bumpers also and when we introduced to birds I had a pheasant in three pieces, never found one of the legs and got my hand bit at least once.
OK. You have experience training a dog. What is your gut feeling on the obedience?
In my obedience class, here, heel, and sit is an ongoing project. When I taught each command, I did one at a time but again these commands are an ongoing project and this is obedience class. In training her for outside the obedience ring, I took my time and trained her in different areas to generalize the behavior. My approach also is to introduce each distraction singly, then add one distraction at a time until I get a satisfactory response with the added distraction. I mention this because you seem to be concerned about the here command around distractions. Others may be dealing with distractions in a different way. Hopefully you will get more input.
As far as your pup goes, I wish you luck. You sound like you have a terrific pup!
"I love the rod and gun and where they take me."
"Do not judge a man until you have walked two moons in his moccasins."
I agree with you about needing a strong foundation. I think here is of utmost importance and let me state I had a problem with my current dog but I worked on it the following way. Here in the house. Here in the yard---short then long distances. Here in front of the house. Here where she had to run past my son in front of the house. Then here alone in the field, then past my son, then past one dog, then past one dog and my son, and so on. My approach---make it clear what is expected in each situation. I also think that when my dog was 6 months she would have had a hard time with the distractions that you mention. Bottom line IMHO is that you are expecting too much at 6 months.
My description above is often called proofing. It can't hurt to proof before you consider a behavior to be learned.
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"Prepare your dog in such a manner that the work he is normally called upon to do under-whelms him, not overwhelms him." ~ Evan Graham
People who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who are doing it.
― George Bernard Shaw
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Well that would happen, but the time would be increased in terms of the amount of time it takes you to slow down taking the bumper from your pup. I assume he comes to heel and sits. Then is when you need to create a different expectation. Don't try to take the bumper right away. Let him settle into the sit, calm down and focus more on you. The idea is to give him more time to realize that until this happens.....there won't be another retrieve. It's not just about the retrieve.By slowing down the whole delivery process down are you suggesting more time between retrieves?
Be quiet and calm as you remind him to sit....and wait. By refocusing him on you, the bumper will be easier to take and eventually this will be a more pleasant expectation/routine.
Basically, he thinks it the bumper is his and you are not allowing him enough time to adjust. The haste keeps him in the adrenalin rush of "ready, set go". A manic pup seems to be able to go forever and it is exciting. However, they can be a "pain in the behind" when this is ingrained.
Without the FF routine of "sit", "hold" and "drop/give" in place....time is the only way to get a more reliable and willing "give".
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Rasmussen: Majority opposes Obama contraception mandate on religious organizations
posted at 1:55 pm on February 8, 2012 by Ed Morrissey
Some in the media have expressed puzzlement over the controversy generated by new HHS mandate imposed by the Obama administration that would force religious organizations to pay for contraception even if it goes against their religious doctrine. The New York Times and the Washington Post took pains to point out that Catholics are in favor of such mandates in earlier polling. However, Rasmussen's latest national survey of 1,000 likely voters show a majority opposing the mandate on religious organizations — and that Catholics take an even dimmer view of such an intrusion on their beliefs:
Half of voters do not agree with the Obama administration's action forcing Catholic institutions to pay for birth control measures that they morally oppose.
The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 39% of Likely U.S. Voters believe the government should require a church or religious organization to provide contraceptives for women even if it violates their deeply held beliefs. Fifty percent (50%) disagree and oppose such a requirement that runs contrary to strong beliefs, while 10% more are undecided.
Fifty-six percent (56%) of male voters are against the government requiring contraceptive coverage in a case like this. Female voters are almost evenly divided on the question. Sixty-five percent (65%) of Catholic voters oppose this requirement, as do 62% of Evangelical Christians, and 50% of other Protestants. Most non-Christians (56%) support the Obama Administration ruling.
Even apart from the question of exempting religious organizations, voters aren't exactly applauding the new HHS insurance mandate. A plurality opposes a government requirement to provide such coverage, 46% to 43% supporting. A majority of voters (54%) understand that requiring no-cost coverage of contraception means that the cost of insurance will rise for everyone; only 16% thought it would not. On the religious exemption, Obama doesn't even win women, who narrowly oppose the revocation of the exemption by 45%, with 43% supporting the decision.
In the political demos, Obama gets more bad news. Democrats support his mandate 60/27, which is not exactly a ringing endorsement. Republicans oppose it 16/75, and a plurality of independents do as well, 43/49. Every income demographic except the lowest of under-$20K and $75-100K opposes it by majorities. Only those who never attend religious services or attend less than once a month support the mandate; all other categories oppose it by large majorities. Even the "political class," usually reliably liberal, opposes the mandate on religious organizations by 25/63.
John Boehner gave a rare speech on the House floor today pledging to fight this new mandate:
"This rule would require faith-based employers – including Catholic charities, schools, universities, and hospitals – to provide services they believe are immoral. Those services include sterilization, abortion-inducing drugs and devices, and contraception," Boehner added. "If the president does not reverse the Department's attack on religious freedom, then the Congress, acting on behalf of the American people and the Constitution we are sworn to uphold and defend, must. The House will approach this matter fairly and deliberately, through regular order and the appropriate legislative channels."
"This attack by the federal government on religious freedom in our country must not stand and will not stand," he said.
The Anchoress wonders if this is why Bill Daley was in such a hurry to exit the White House. Daley apparently tried to warn Obama against taking this course of action.
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Town Square
Romney's Tough Talk About Pakistan
Original post made by Cindy Cross, Parkside, on Oct 3, 2011
While talking to a crowd in New Hampshire today, Mitt Romney talked tough about Pakistan by asking, "Listen guys, you can't play both sides of this game. You've got to decide if you're with us or with them. If you're with them, that will have a very significant consequence. If you're with us, that's very good thing."
Romney didn't elaborate about what he meant with 'significant consequences.'
Romney's comments come from recent news that the Pakistani government is complicit in their stance towards terrorists. The porous boundary between Pakistan and Afghanistan has resulted in a safe haven for the Taliban and Al-Qaida operatives.
It is no secret that Pakistan openly harbors terrorists. Not just the bottom rung yes-men in terrorist groups, but the head of the snake leaders of Al-Qaida; leaders named Osama Bin Laden.
Pakistan was outraged that we went into their country without prior permission to take out Bin Laden, and went so far as to accuse us of betraying their sovereignty.
If Romney is elected, will he pull all funding away from Pakistan? Billions in aid goes to Pakistan every year, money that could go into America's infrastructure; infrastructure that could generate jobs here where we need them.
Is Romney really serious about his statement? Is this more political posturing? Posturing to help boost Romney's image as a tough, future Commander in Chief? If so, what will he do compared to President Obama's strategy of doing nothing with Pakistan.
a resident of another community
on Oct 5, 2011 at 10:04 am
jimf01 is a registered user.
This modern mindless missive from Cindy Cross is full of logical holes. But we don't have to worry about getting a response from Cindy defending her opinions, she is incapable of doing so.
Cindy Cross actually adds nothing to the Huffington Post and AP stories on this statement from Romney. When Cindy attempts to opine, she comes up with this: "It is no secret that Pakistan openly harbors terrorists. Not just the bottom rung yes-men in terrorist groups, but the head of the snake leaders of Al-Qaida; leaders named Osama Bin Laden"
Cindy Cross believes that Pakistan openly harbored bin Laden? Wait, it gets even less intelligent. She says Pakistan accused the US of 'betraying' their sovereignty. Cindy, the term is violating, and when spelling the name of the former head of Al Qaeda, the 'b' is not capitalized.
The US did, indeed, violate the sovereignty of Pakistan, if the publicly told story of the DEVGRU team flying in from Afghanistan without the approval of Pakistan is how the killing of bin Laden went down.
The last two short paragraphs of Cindy's punditry are nothing less than pablum. What is Cindy's point here? That withholding aid would be different from Obama's strategy? Because that is incorrect. Web Link
That the billions still going to Pakistan should stay here? Does that make the US CinC look tough? I cannot speculate, as this is nonsense. I understand more clearly, with every spectacularly sad statement from Cindy Cross, the PW needs bloggers, they really do need new bloggers.
a resident of Mohr Park
on Oct 6, 2011 at 12:35 pm
Billie is a registered user.
I sincerely hope that any bloggers Ms. Channell-Allen adds to the Town Square are Tri-Valley writers who, like Cindy Cross, are able to express their opinion about current events, politics and politicians without making, or responding in kind, to personal attacks from posters who disagree with their position.
It's unfortunate that so many regular participants on this forum seem to be more interested in belittling and ridiculing the poster/blogger who expresses an opinion with which they do not agree, than actually sharing their opinion on the thread subject.
Stacey was right on the money in her March 2011 thread entitled "Concerted Effort to Silence Free Speech". I join her in stating unequivocally that this type of activity should not be welcome here, and urge anyone truly interested in "engaging in a real and honest debate" to take another look at her posting. Web Link
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Oct 7, 2011 at 10:25 am
No belittling or ridiculing here. I saw Romney speaking before some of our military this morning, delivering his international positions.
SO, SO PRESIDENTIAL in all catagories....probably one of the most presidential, in all aspects, we've had in decades.
Wishing enlightenment for the ignorant, partisan, biggoted, uninformed, and single-issue zealots. America first!!


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Teaching is made up of lectures, seminars, language classes, intensive oral work in small groups, and supervisions. For your supervisions, you prepare written work which you then discuss with a specialist in the field. In your first year, you can generally expect around 12-14 hours of teaching each week.
You're assessed at the end of each year, primarily through written and oral examinations, and the submission of an extended research project (usually a dissertation) at the end of Year 3. You may also offer a second dissertation instead of one of the Part II written examination papers.Year 1 (Part IA) Developing your language skills
You study two languages, at least one at post-A Level/IB Higher Level standard. You should indicate which languages you're interested in studying in your Supplementary Application Questionnaire (SAQ). The choice isn't final, and many students change their mind before (or after) they start.
The main emphasis in Year 1 is on developing your language skills, taught by a range of methods including Faculty classes of up to 15 students, and supervisions in groups of two or three. You also take an introductory paper in which you explore three or more of the following topics:
- literature
- linguistics
- history
- thought
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In your second year, you take five papers in total. You continue intensive language study with the aim of acquiring native or near-native fluency in both languages, and choose from a wide range of papers covering topics such as:
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- an introduction to a language and culture you haven't studied before
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Just before the fourth year starts, you take an oral examination back in Cambridge.
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There are also a number of comparative papers on offer which allow you to combine the study of both of your languages. These currently include papers on European film, the body, and the linguistics of the Germanic, Romance, and Slavonic language families. Many students replace one of their written papers with a further dissertation (currently 8,000-10,000 words).
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Pregnancy in a dream in any case means new plans, projects, business ideas, began to be implemented, preparation, planning new beginnings, sometimes relationships or alliances.
As a General principle, «feelings» in dreams, beautiful pregnant women mean a future profit, income, well-being and the positive results of the efforts.
Ugly, sick, poorly dressed, with any flaws to having pregnant trouble, difficulties, procrastination, worries and experiences.
In any case, in life and in dreams, the result is a delivery. Pregnancy — gestation. The child — the fruit of the efforts. I think after so many allegories you understand the basic essence of the character.
Almost all records of dream symbols of pregnancy and birth indicate it is something new emerging in your life. And the case in which you have invested (or the character of the dream which was pregnant) strength, energy, perhaps money or some other material components, and if short — «fed and nurtured» in some way — this is the period of pregnancy, reflected symbolically in the dream.
To better understand the meaning of «pregnancy» in the dream, I will explain again that childbirth is a «symbolic» child, child. He carried and ready to birth. This point you see in the mental world of dreams, like childbirth, and the preceding period of «gestation» of ideas or plans is pregnancy.
For pregnant and non-pregnant state, this symbol is interpreted in different ways.
For pregnant women, in reality, a dream about her pregnancy is a dream of the category of psychological. Normally, if a person «sees» in dreams what he thinks is going through the day. Here are a few General rules:
if you are up for something very nervous and you had a nightmare with a recurring story of your fears, sleep, rather, gives the opportunity of psychological relief. Follow the link and work through your problem until the end, so do not cheat yourself and not to lead to a nervous breakdown.
if the plot of the dream was unexpectedly unpleasant, decode the symbols in the dream, maybe your subconscious is warning you about some problem. In cases with dreams, we can say that the majority of dreams is a preventative and proactive.
any «nice» dreams that leave pleasant emotions and feelings even after awakening, in any case, meant for pregnant women only. They should just for fun to solve. During pregnancy, many women become «visible» to the fate of the unborn child. Therefore, such dreams sometimes I remember all my life and retold from generation to generation. They are fateful.
If pregnant childbirth dream, then the dream from the category of «psychological training». Nervous system and internal body reaction «train» in advance, rehearse, so to speak, to hone skills. Almost all pregnant women before delivery repeatedly dreaming about the process itself.
Dreams about pregnancy and childbirth (not pregnant) have a special meaning. Such dreams do not indicate trivial or simple everyday Affairs. This is an important change in a person's life, playing a further important role in his life.
Pregnancy and or the birth of a boy – new business, project, embodied in the reality of the idea. Here the meaning of male and female, shows us symbolically the subconscious mind that pregnancy and / or birth of a girl is the birth of you are emotional, sensitive state, embodied in the reality of ideas, and active business tangible accomplishments in social life, the external world, society, society.
If dreamed that the child stood in the abdomen, a sleep to the failure of the case, which was long planned and «bore», were prepared. Change the projection of the future!
If «beats» feet, move, sleep means the viability and success of the future enterprise.
To be pregnant and give birth in a dream a son or daughter has the same meaning described above, with the only difference that the new in your life will belong only to you. For example, such dreams often have before you purchase real estate, is furnished to the person or company that is solely owned by the person and so on, by analogy, I think you understand the meaning…
If in the dream your daughter is pregnant (or gave birth to a child is a new stage in her life, and the value of the same sense above.
To be pregnant of twins, triplets and so on is similar in meaning to the projects, the works and achievements. For example, one report dreams a woman dreamt that she goes to kindergarten, and there is gradually one by one included twin girls. And so she counted to the end of the dream there are ten of them. That is, it was desaturase. So, for a brief period she gradually opened ten subsidiary companies, which participated in one field.
Often unable to understand the meaning of dreams in which pregnant be other people in the story of the dream.
Any you dreamed while dreaming, one way or another carries information. It can be a direct reference to some event or action, or indirectly, to symbolize about events similar to the past or human nature. The determining factors in deciphering dreams will have the following characteristics:
If this is familiar to you, then the dream will directly touch them or you and these people. If people are unfamiliar, it is likely that the circumstances seen you in a dream you are still unknown and the actors — as yet unknown.
Strangers in dreams are indicative for the actions of third parties in relation to you. And rarely — on events that you do not relate, however, such dreams are dreams of a dreamer, that is, people who are prone to dreams, their well-characterized or have developed the skills of active sleep.
To dream of belly means a dream, pointing to the well-being or lack of it in life. In appearance of the abdomen in a dream, you can determine what is the quality of human life, the stomach of which you saw in a dream. This aspect is of fundamental importance, as it points directly to the person in respect of whom you dream you received information.
Pregnant belly means money and income.
Often in dreams we see family, friends and loved ones. All our dreams are primarily a direct reflection of all our thoughts. We nevidim in altered States of consciousness on the mental and essential plans, as a rule. As a result, all of our first night traveling show,» we continue our thoughts and emotions. And second of all — important developments not involving us directly.
Each of us will see in a dream everyday hustle and bustle, which incessantly thought a day than will the signal of the subconscious, which will make its way from the other thinking and feeling. And what a pity!
So. Who we most often dream about? The one we most think or care about.
And it is our loved ones.
All we saw in their dreams on them is primarily their own thoughts, emotions, fears and worries. Fear is the strongest emotion, you know. And it «works» as a trigger for our emotions, which we carefully hide in the subconscious. And our nightmares from their subconscious to get, and thus we are treated, released and purified.
How to relieve stress or to get rid of nightmares…
If, hand on heart, you can say that you haven't thought about the person, and he himself had a dream, most likely that you received the signal on a mental level from him, that is, you thought about it.
In any case, if you want to learn «pure» truth without any impurity of your thoughts, train your skills lucid dream (if you know how) or use the install — affirmations, inducing prophetic dreams. Over time, this practice eliminates your ability to clear the awareness and control of dreams.
That dream, if you got pregnant?
Or what symbols in dreams to pregnancy?
The egg is braided two braids, stork, Heron, blue and pink color in the house, fish small.
Ex in the dream is pregnant…
A former sweetheart or lover in dream where something from your past with them let you know. This is a very generalized description, but the plot of the dreams you will be able to understand more details. For example, if your dream repeats something negative from your past experience with the former, most likely the dream shows your fear of the future, are you afraid of repeating bad relationships. If the former you hug or kiss, then he or she has repented, or fondly remembers you. If you cry, it means they regret their mistakes in the past.
The symbol «pregnancy» should be interpreted taking into account the General characteristics. See this article at the beginning.
Death, murder and accidents with pregnant…
means total failure, failure.
If in your dream you have killed someone is pregnant, then the dream points to your advantage over a person or situation of a victory in some respects, the situation. This is for cases if had you killing an enemy, a dangerous man.
If you killed by accident, then felt regret, sleep indicates the circumstances in which you are in real life themselves put an end to the relationship, the connection, the case (look that symbolized or meant for you, the one you killed) and you'll regret it.
The pregnant man can dream if he planned or arise other relationships. And a man with a child is a direct indication of its close relationship with someone. If he brought the child to you, or in the dream, he brought your child sleep talking about his serious intentions towards you.
Pregnant animals, reptiles…
The cat gave birth to kittens in a dream — this signifies the appearance in your life of unselfish affection, but expensive for you. Of course, if you have experienced pleasant feelings for the kittens in the dream. If disgust or any other negative emotions in your life can include people arrogant, annoying and demanding. And to get rid of them will be very difficult. Change the projection of the future!


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Senator Judd Gregg (R-NH) has just withdrawn his nomination for the position of Commerce Secretary. This is breaking news coming in now, but there's not yet word on the reason behind it.
Just in – there are 2 reasons:
- He is unhappy with the economic stimulus package.
- He is unhappy that the census moved from being controlled by the Commerce Department to the White House.
So, President Obama is going to have to AGAIN find another person for Secretary of Commerce (since Governor Bill Richardson [D-NM]). I'll try to update this when there's more information.
Here's what Obama said during an interview on Air Force One:
"Judd is a good man. And I think that he sincerely wanted to work with us. I think he had a change of heart on the idea of leaving the Senate. [Gregg is] somebody that we're going to work with on issues like fiscal responsibility, the fiscal summit that's coming up. And the one thing I want to make sure of is that people don't take from this the notion that we can't get Democrats and Republicans working together. I'm going to keep on working at this, and eventually, we are going to break down some of these barriers because the American people need it. They are desperate for us to find common ground."
He was then asked, "What do you see in terms of common ground potential that perhaps we in the media do not?"
Obama: "I'm an eternal optimist. I can tell you, generally speaking, Judd Gregg and I agree on 80% of things that matter to the American people. There's 20% that we disagree on. I've always felt that we can find areas to work on that we share, and then have a vigorous, heated debate on some of the things that we don't. And I think we're going to get there. [Gregg and I] had a discussion over the last couple days. I wasn't sure whether he had made a final decision or not. But clearly, you know, I think he was just having second thoughts about leaving the Senate, a place where he's thrived and been there for a long time. You know I think the one thing I give him credit for is having searched his heart before he took on the job because obviously you don't want somebody having a change of heart after they have been confirmed and are in the process of building a team."
Answering a question about when he realized Gregg had reached a final decision, Obama said: "Today. Look, this kind of thing happens all the time, people change their minds. Just usually there aren't a lot of reporters around when it happens."
And here's a press release that Gregg issued:
"I want to thank the President for nominating me to serve in his Cabinet as Secretary of Commerce. This was a great honor, and I had felt that I could bring some views and ideas that would assist him in governing during this difficult time. I especially admire his willingness to reach across the aisle.
"However, it has become apparent during this process that this will not work for me as I have found that on issues such as the stimulus package and the Census there are irresolvable conflicts for me. Prior to accepting this post, we had discussed these and other potential differences, but unfortunately we did not adequately focus on these concerns. We are functioning from a different set of views on many critical items of policy.
"Obviously the President requires a team that is fully supportive of all his initiatives.
"I greatly admire President Obama and know our country will benefit from his leadership, but at this time I must withdraw my name from consideration for this position.
"As we move forward, I expect there will be many issues and initiatives where I can and will work to assure the success of the President's proposals. This will certainly be a goal of mine.
"Kathy and I also want to specifically thank Governor Lynch and Bonnie Newman for their friendship and assistance during this period. In addition we wish to thank all the people, especially in New Hampshire, who have been so kind and generous in their supportive comments.
"As a further matter of clarification, nothing about the vetting process played any role in this decision. I will continue to represent the people of New Hampshire in the United States Senate.
And here's what he said in an interview right after the news broke that he was withdrawing:
I regret that due to the impending Senate schedule involving the potential of dealing with an extremely large stimulus package, coupled with the ongoing issues of developing fiscal policy relative to the budget and the continuing economic downturn and my responsibility for foreign operations appropriations, it has become difficult to continue service on the TARP oversight board. I have advised Senator McConnell I will need to step aside from this effort.
Gregg, also a ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, said that even though he is leaving TARP, he will continue to work with the panel.
I will continue to be involved in ongoing TARP discussions and oversight, and will work to ensure that TARP funding remains focused and targeted in order to stabilize our economy and protect consumers.
Alright, so there's the press releases / comments that were issued.
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OH! and ifya didnt know danny is in sydney for work for 9 months ish..and he made a blog too ^^
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Skeppsholmen, an old naval island had their open day today, showcasing some of the awesome things around the place...including many many historic boats and some not so historic boats. Anyway, it was very cool walking on the decks of some of these ships and checking out the fair that they had on the island. Fried herring, fresh apple juice, maritime goods, torpedos! (not for sale haha) I even got to go up the castle and check out the offices of some of the naval admirals =D (at least that's what I assume them to be =P)
The thing that made my day however were the concerts that were around! An old man with his guitar seeing Swedish sea shantys, an old man and his Swedish folk music, a funky (and a bit hippy) jazz band playing some world/jazz music and to top it off, AWESOME Swedish choirs in a gorgeous church. Ahhh...to hear them again. I really wish I got a CD of them or something...until then, their amazing voices will live on in my memories....and my video...though it doesn't come even close, not even close...*sigh*
Just another week in good old Stockholm. Sometimes I wonder if things like this happen in Melbourne all the time...probably haha, I just can't be bothered going/finding out about them >_< Must spend some time discovering Melbourne when I get back! =D
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Does anyone have a link to this other than the bible? Perhaps something where it is explained. I am not religious, but would like to read about it.
so I am familiar enough with it to know that I need footnotes of some sort to really delve into everything.
As according to the prophecies in revelation? Oh em gee. FTR: I don't believe this shite.
As according to the prophecies in revelation? Oh em gee. FTR: I don't believe this shite.
A quick google search reveals how many countless predictions of the end of the world have been made since the beggining of recorded history, and all of them thiught they had plenty of evidence for their claims. Every generation thinks it's the end of the world.
So, you're admitting to starting a thread to troll Christians?
Did you not get enough hugs from mommy or did daddy touch in your private places?
If you don't believe in something what is so empty in your life that need to fill it with the false sense of accomplishment through mockery?
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By Tiernan Ray
Folks, belatedly, I've been able to ascertain remarks yesterday by Citigroup's Roland Shu, the analyst covering contract semiconductor manufacturer Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM), whose remarks are perhaps worth knowing about despite coming a day late.
In a 21-page note, Shu reiterates a Buy rating on shares of TSM, and cuts his rating on competitor United Microelectronics (UMC) to Neutral from Buy, and reiterates a Neutral rating on Taiwan's Vanguard International Semiconductor (5347TW), writing that the foundry business is entering a "new era": "The semiconductor foundry competitive landscape in 2013 is shifting to a "technology-driven" mode from the purely "cost-driven" mode of the early 2000s."
Gone are the days of "cheap money" financing to just build capacity, writes Shu. "Instead, foundries now must develop and build effective cutting-edge technology and capacity to offer rapid time-to-market and ensure quality delivery to key customers." He thinks TSM is leading that new wave, with Samsung Electronics's (005930KS) captive semiconductor operations and GlobalFoundries following, "and potentially Intel (INTC)."
In particular, writes Shu, the race to get to the most advanced technology is "squeezing" companies such as UMC that can't keep up, he thinks.
TSMC's near-monopoly position at advanced technology nodes, i.e. 65nm and below, has painfully squeezed peers' market shares. We believe TSMC's strong momentum at 28nm will continue in 2013, and its early move to 20nm with strong commitments from key customers – as well as poor 20nm readiness among peers – enhances TSMC's technology monopoly position through 2014/2015. Consequently, thanks to rising smartphone adoption and continuous cannibalization of notebooks by tablets, we expect TSMC will achieve one or two additional large customers contributing >10% of its revenues (currently just Qualcomm exceeds that 10% revenue share level) in 2013/2014. The concentration of heavyweight customers using TSMC technology is marginalizing competing foundries.


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This is a group of two different HO scale train box cars, one marked "NEW HAVEN" on both sides of the box cars, the other "BURLINGTON NORTHERN". Both are marked "TYCO" on the bottom. Both are in good++ used condition, no damage, very minor wear, some light dust in hard to get places, as seen in the pictures. Both are 7.0" long overall. These two box cars are both vintage advertising cars from the 1970's era, sold as shown in the pictures with no original boxes. The price is for both.
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Family: Caprifoliaceae, Honeysuckle view all from this family
Description Also called bush honeysuckle, this plant is native to temperate eastern Asia. It has escaped from cultivation, naturalized, and become invasive in the forests of the eastern United States.
It is a deciduous large shrub growing to 6 m tall with stems up to 10 centimeters diameter. The leaves are oppositely arranged, 5–9 cm long and 2–4 cm broad, with an entire margin, and with at least some rough hairs on them. The flowers are produced in pairs, commonly with several pairs grouped together in clusters; they are 2 cm long, two-lipped, white later turning yellow or light orange in color; flowering is from mid spring to early summer.
The fruit is a bright red to black semi-translucent berry 2–6 mm diameter containing numerous small seeds; they ripen in autumn, and are eaten by birds, which disperse the seeds in their droppings. It is fast growing and favours shady habitats such as the forest understory, neglected urban areas, and fence rows. It can form extremely dense thickets.
The flowers are sometimes used by children, who remove the blossom by hand, and pull off the bottom to suck out the sweet nectar in the center. The red berries are mildly poisonous to humans and should not be eaten.
Spread of this plant is illegal or controlled in some areas of the United States due to its well documented invasive character. It is listed as a "invasive, banned" species in Connecticut, "prohibited" in Massachusetts, and a "Class B noxious weed" in Vermont. It is also officially listed as an invasive species by government agencies in Wisconsin and Tennessee.
This plant is adaptable and successful in a wide range of conditions. In the United States, Amur honeysuckle was once planted to control erosion, and as hedges. It spread quickly as birds eat the fruit and disperse the seeds, and was soon naturalized. Notably, in deciduous forest understories of the eastern United States it forms dense growths with thick canopies that shade out native shrubs, young trees, and wild flowers. Uncontrolled, these growths create a near monoculture of Amur Honeysuckle. This species poses a serious threat not only to the diversity of the ecosystems which they invade but also to forest regeneration itself, as the plant is known for reducing the the growth and diversity of native seedlings. Moreover studies have shown that plant is responsible for having a negative impact on birds, and tadpoles. In 2010 a study showed that plant may also be linked with tick-born diseases.
Warning Berries may be mildly poisonous if eaten. Sensitivity to a toxin varies with a persons age, weight, physical condition, and individual susceptibility. Children are most vulnerable because of their curiosity and small size. Toxicity can vary in a plant according to season, the plants different parts, and its stage of growth; and plants can absorb toxic substances, such as herbicides, pesticides, and pollutants from the water, air, and soil.
Habitat Cities, suburbs & towns, Scrub, shrub & brushlands, Fields.
Range Mid-Atlantic, New England, Eastern Canada, Great Lakes, Texas, Southeast, Plains.


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Family: Bufonidae, Toads view all from this family
Description Black/brown with orange flecks and white spots. Stripe down back.
Dimensions 5-13cm. (2-5 1/8")
Warning Toads have enlarged glands (called the paratoid glands) on the side of the neck, one behind each eye. These glands secrete a viscous white poison that gets smeared in the mouth of any would-be predator, inflaming the mouth and throat and causing nausea, irregular heart beat, and, in extreme cases, death. Toads pose a danger to pets, which may pounce on and bite them. Humans should take care to wash their hands after handling a toad, and to avoid touching the mouth or eyes until having done so.
Voice Repeated short trill.
Breeding March-September.
Habitat Humid areas, ditches, ponds & barrier beaches of Gulf.
Range Gulf Coast through Mississippi, Texas, Mexico. Scattered in Arkansas.
Discussion Most active at twilight. Sometimes found in city storm sewers. Catches insects under street lamps.


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The first two parts of the Scout Law… yeah we all know that right…
But lets talk about it in terms that mean something.
Do you Trust me? Why? Is it because I have earned your trust or because I have a patch on my sleeve that says "Scoutmaster".
Well, I suppose the answer should be "Both". But I hope it is the former.
Trust is earned. It is an essential component of any relationship and in the context of Scouting it is the foundation of the Patrol. You have got to trust one another. This breeds respect and friendships. It tells the other members of the patrol that I can be counted on. That I will always be there.
This brings us to Loyalty… Loyalty starts with the leaders and works its way down to the Patrol members. Loyalty means that you will be true to your family, your Patrol and Troop, your School and your Nation. Loyalty is non negotiable. You are either Loyal or you are not.
In a patrol the members count on loyalty to get things done. Coupled with Trust, Loyalty tells the members that you can be counted on and you will never give up. That you will put the team before yourself and that your buddies can depend on you to pull your share of the task.
Loyalty runs deep. That is why I say you either are or you are not. It is not something you can turn on and off.
In terms of the winter cam pout. Trustworthy and Loyal play a big part. You need to count on your patrol mates to watch out for you and keep a vigilant eye out for signs of cold weather injuries. You also should be able to count on the members of your patrol to should their share of the task. If everyone viewed it that way then no one would want to let the other down.
Trust and Loyalty are both earned, and the way in which they are earned are by being Trustworthy and Loyal.
Happy Scouting!


text: Treatment for breast cancer can lead to long-term physical effects, some of which may arise after treatment ends and last for many years. These can include anemia, fatigue, lymphedema, neuropathy, and osteoporosis. Nurse practitioner Megan Dunne discusses possible physical side effects after treatment and explains those related to specific therapies.


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On February 11th Mahmoud Ahmandinejad will announce to the world that Barack Obama is actually the 12th Imam.
I'll take the river down to still water and ride a pack of dogs.
Originally Posted by david gibson
so what do you think will happen Feb 11???
is it all a bunch of posturing? or is Iran really going to do something rash?
i doubt they would launch any missiles, but you never know.
i think they will test-launch some new generation missile, or - i hope not - maybe even test a small nuke deep underground and surprise everyone that they are further along than we ever knew......
any thoughts?
oh yeah - a lot of help these "talks" and "understanding" O pledged he would do have been. remember - Ian, venezuela, and N korea are all "tiny" countries - what could they ever do to us???
every second of every day i find myself despising this "president" more and more.....waiting for the 2am knock at the door and black chopper overhead - i would consider that a badge of honor!
Just an hour or so to go.
I couldn't sleep last night, since I was gripped by fear knowing that Obama wouldn't protect us.
I so wish we had the ever vigilant "W" back on the watch, as he would never allow anything bad to happen on his watch. Would he?
i didn't even feel like i got shoved.....-Paul
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For a country exhausted after more than a decade of war, remote-controlled drones—unmanned machines that deliver swift death to terrorists—are undeniably tempting. President Obama has ordered hundreds of strikes on "high-value," as well as medium- and low-value, targets in Pakistan, Yemen, and Somalia. The administration says these killings have decimated al-Qaeda's top ranks and done significant damage to the Taliban but refuses to say much more. Obama has yet to explain the basics of the broader policy: how decisions are made to send drones across sovereign borders; how officials determine a target is dangerous enough to merit assassination; what oversight is in place; and what is done to limit civilian casualties.
That wall of silence is starting to erode. Squeezed by news leaks leading up to the confirmation hearing for John Brennan, Obama's choice to head up the CIA, the White House agreed to share with Congress a classified memo explaining the legal justification for targeting U.S. citizens abroad who are members of al-Qaeda. In his State of the Union address, Obama pledged to work with Congress to ensure "our targeting, detention, and prosecution of terrorists" is consistent with American laws and "even more transparent to the American people and the world." He did not use the word drone.
This new pledge of accountability comes amid growing international criticism. Because of the success rate and perceived bloodlessness—at least for Americans—of drone strikes, the U.S. public and Congress have until now been highly supportive. Pretty much everyone else sees the campaign as a symbol of American arrogance and impunity—much like torture (which Obama ended) or the detention camp at Guantánamo (which he tried and failed to close).


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Topic: Happy Chanukah
May the lights of Chanukah usher in a better world for all human kind.
May love and light fill your home and heart at Chanukah.
May This Festival of Light bring Blessings upon you & All Your Loved Ones for Happiness.
Any suggestion I offer is intended as friendly advice based solely on my own experience. Please consult your doctor for professional guidance.


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The 21st century has witnessed both epidemic obesity in the U.S. and the creation of highly specialized diets that promote wellness, even cure disease. So, it's easy to see why food and nutrition has become one of the hottest topics in the health care industry and society in general.
Nutrition science is the study of how our bodies transform everything from applesauce to zucchinis into energy. It's the study of the nutrients that make up the food we eat and how our diet affects our overall health. Whether you're preparing for a career in the field of dietetics or interested in nutrition for personal enrichment, you'll enjoy the diverse classes we offer.
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Posted October 29, 2008; 03:23 p.m.
"Urban Democracy and Governance in the Global South" is the focus of a conference set for 8:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, in 219 Burr Hall.
An international group of scholars will discuss issues related to democracy and development in areas such as South Africa, India and Latin America. Participants will include Princeton scholars Atul Kohli, the David K.E. Bruce Professor of International Affairs, and Deborah Yashar, professor of politics and international affairs.
The conference is sponsored by the Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies and the Project on Democracy and Development.


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If you don't think the prez isn't going to push through some kind of immigration law to legalize the illegals that are here now, you and I are not even on the same planet!!! But hey look at it on the positive side, your group will pick up millions of votes in the process! However what is going to happen when those are made legal citizens and they immediately file for SSI and all the other freebies? Who is going to pay for that?
Your response on the gun laws is really pretty funny! Do you not consider what the The News Journal in New York as treating law abiding citizens as criminals by publishing all the info on anyone that has a gun permit? Heck they don't even do that on actual criminals!!!!! Also look at how many other media sources have threatened to do the same! I guess if you are ok with giving up more and more of your right's, so be it, but I am not!


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Yodsanklai Fairtex Making His US Debut This Friday
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This Friday night live on AXS TV Lion Fight 8 will air at 10:00PM Eastern time/7:00PM Pacific time with a top-to-bottom stacked card. This card will feature a lot of great American talents like Tiffany Van Soest, Kevin Ross and Gregory Choplin will take on the legendary Yodsanklai Fairtex, who is making his American debut. That's right, Yodsanklai Fairtex, a name that just about any fan of Muay Thai and Kickboxing knows very well is finally in America and he is ready to throw down.
Lion Fight just released this video from Yod's open workout and interview and he sure looks ready to throw down tomorrow night.
"I feel great about fighting in the U.S., everything about this fight is good," he continues. "Choplin is taller than me but it's no problem. I can get in there and finish the job. I'm looking for the knockout."


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About the Author
SHARON ROCHA is the mother of Laci Peterson. After the murder of her daughter and unborn grandson, she has campaigned for victim's rights, and helped launch Laci and Conner's Law, which makes it a crime to harm a fetus during an attack on a pregnant woman. The law, specifically the Unborn Victims of Violence Act, was signed into law by the President in April 2004. She lives in California.
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College of Literature, Science, and the Arts
Professor Bradford Orr's research centers on systems where the properties are controlled by the characteristics of surfaces or interfaces. As designed structures become ever smaller, their surface characteristics begin to influence, or even control, their behavior. Often the research involves scanning probe microscopies such as STM and AFM. Specific examples of research interests include: studies of molecules adsorbed on Si and Au surfaces, the molecular origin of negative differential resistance in metal-insulator-metal devices, the mechanism for composition modulation in compound semiconductors grown by molecular-beam epitaxy and the development of multifunctional nanoparticles as therapeutics for cancer treatment.
The demand for smaller, faster silicon-based MOSFET's necessitates the creation of thinner, more stable insulating silicon oxide (SiO2) layers. To achieve this a detailed understanding of the oxidation process and the structure of the Si/SiO2 is key. Our research has involved examining a model of this interface and determining the structure with atomic resolution. The theme of atomically resolved surface structure continues in my research on the MBE growth of compound semiconductors and the spontaneous creation of compositionally modulated superlattices. We are also examining novel molecules that bind to gold and form self-assembled monolayers.
A second part of my research is the creation of targeted drugs for chemotherapy. This work involves the study of functionalized poly(amidoamine) dendrimers as drug transport agents. We are studying the interaction of these nanoparticles with lipid layers, cell membranes and cells. In situ AFM is has been used to examine cell apoptosis (programmed cell death) that occurs as a result of successfully killing the cancer cell.
Most of the research being performed is interdisciplinary and falls in the broad category of nanotechnology. I have active collaborations with researchers in the departments of Chemistry and Material Science as well the Medical School and the MNIMBS. By combining our respective areas of expertise we are able to address problems from a number of angles. This has proven to be a very successful and powerful style of research for my group.
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The 1999/2000 Hope College women's basketball team excelled not only on the court, but in the classroom.
The Flying Dutch have been named to the Academic Top 25 Team Honor Roll of the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA).
Coach Brian Morehouse's Dutch captured the championship of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) last year and posted a 21-5 overall record.
The team also garnered a 3.366 cumulative academic grade point average to rank 23rd among all NCAA Division III teams.
Whitworth College of Spokane, Wash. topped all Division III teams with a 3.683 cumulative GPA. Two other MIAA colleges, Kalamazoo and Adrian, were among the top 25 teams.
The Flying Dutch also were named to the 1999/2000 MIAA Academic Team Honor Roll.