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AirLive N.Mini is a wireless device whose size makes it ideal for frequent travelers as well as those who don't want to clutter their home with large routers and a bunch of antennas sticking out of them.
N.Mini is practical and simple to use – you won't need software or any special knowledge of networking. We were impressed by strong signal coverage and strength, especially considering the lack of external antenna.
Data transfer speeds are very good, even when using P2P programs that open quite a number of connections (torrent clients).
The device is extremely efficient – it will consume only 1W when in stand-by mode and up to 2W during operation. The device does not heat up much, so we can easily omit it and being priced at around 34 euro makes it a really valuable and affordable companion on the road as well as at home.


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A 38-year-old man who rewarded himself with fancy cars and a $20,000 Rolex was sentenced Tuesday to more than four years in prison for defrauding a Minneapolis radiologist and the son of his colleague out of $7.5 million.
Evan M. Flaxman, of Silverthorne, Colo., was sentenced in federal court in Minneapolis to four years and four months after pleading guilty six months ago to mail fraud.
In his plea agreement, Flaxman admitted that he fleeced Dr. William J. Ford III, a diagnostic radiologist, and Eric Barron, the son of St. Louis Park orthopedic surgeon Stephen E. Barron, and spent their money on Ferraris, a Porsche race car, a Rolex and payment of more than $100,000 in personal income taxes.
Prosecutors underscored that Flaxman also used the money for "significant expenses related to his multimillion-dollar home." His fraud was not born of need, but simply so he could "live like a playboy," said Assistant U.S. Attorney Thomas Calhoun-Lopez.
The government pushed for a sentence of five years and three months -- the top end of the advisory sentencing guideline -- to "provide just punishment for crimes motivated by greed and marked by a complete disregard for the traumatic impact of his crimes on his victims."
"He left victims without financial means and in one case, contemplating suicide," Calhoun-Lopez said.
The defense argued for a light sentence, far below the bottom of the advisory sentencing guidelines, noting that Flaxman has accepted responsibility for his crimes, otherwise has no criminal record, holds MBA and law degrees from the University of Florida, deals with a serious back injury suffered when his car exploded soon after graduating from law school, and has other physical and psychological problems.
Court documents described a bizarre investment scheme in which Flaxman claimed to be a multimillionaire commodities trader and a partner in a Swiss hedge fund.
Later, he claimed to have connections with a former KGB agent and Russian mafia member named "Vladimir" and warned that anyone who crossed him would pay with their life.
Flaxman said he initially intended to invest the money that his friends entrusted to him. But when he began sending promissory notes to Ford and Eric Barron, along with statements showing that their money was earning profits, he knew he was committing a crime.
Ford met Flaxman through the Barrons during a trip to Colorado and sent him $6,959,000 over several years, according to court records. The Barrons have a home near Flaxman's about 70 miles west of Denver in the Rocky Mountains. Flaxman and Eric Barron became close friends.
Eric Barron told the judge that he was devastated by the fact that a trusted friend would use the proceeds of his brother's life insurance on a fraud scheme.
U.S. Postal Inspector Mary Agnew wrote in court filings that Flaxman told Ford that he reminded him of his late father. Flaxman said his father had been cheated on his investments and offered to manage Ford's money so that nothing similar would happen to him.
U.S. District Judge Patrick Schiltz called Flaxman's fraud a serious crime. "Mr. Flaxman was living a comfortable, pampered life" when he decided to turn to defraud his friends, he noted. "I believe fraud in particular and white collar crime in general is under-punished."
Schiltz ordered Flaxman to spend three years on supervised release when his prison term ends. He also ordered restitution of $6,959,000 to Ford and $520,000 to Barron.
Flaxman has forfeited substantial amounts of cash, a 2009 Mercedes-Benz, a 2010 Range Rover, a Porsche 911 GT3 Cup race car and his Rolex. About $1.3 million remains to be repaid.
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2004 Volleyball
Beavers earn All-Academic status
Volleyball team earns AVCA All-Academic honors
By Ben Risinger, Sports Information Director
August 3, 2004
Full AVCA All-Academic press release as a pdf. document
BLUFFTON, OHIO - The Bluffton University volleyball team has been given the 2003-04 AVCA (American Volleyball Coaches Association) Team Academic Award. As a team, the Beavers posted a 3.34 cumulative grade point average.
"This team has put in so much hard work and they have shown themselves to be disciplined not only on the court and in their workouts, but also in the classroom. I am very proud of them," head coach Sara Wakefield said.
The award, initiated in the 1992-93 academic year, honors college level and high school teams that displayed excellence in the classroom by maintaining at least a 3.30 cumulative team grade-point average on a 4.0 scale. Nominating head coaches must be AVCA members.
Along with Bluffton, the College of Mount St. Joseph and Defiance were the other Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference member schools to receive the award.
Last season the Beavers finished at 17-16, 3-4 HCAC. Sophomore Keri Kuhlman was named second-team All-HCAC. The 17 wins from last season's team was the second highest win total since 2000 when the Beavers posted 19 victories.


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PORT ORANGE/SOUTH DAYTONA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, ribbon-cutting, Fraternal Order of Eagles Port Orange Aerie 4089, 5130 S. Ridgewood Ave., Port Orange. Information: 386-761-1601.
EXECUTIVE ASSOCIATION OF DAYTONA BEACH, breakfast meeting and exchange of business leads, 7:15 a.m., Halifax River Yacht Club, 331 Beach St., Daytona Beach, speaker: attorney Garrick Fox. Information: 386-253-4539 or 386-673-3171.
PORT ORANGE/SOUTH DAYTONA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, city managers' breakfast with Port Orange City Manager Ken Parker and South Daytona City Manager Joe Yarbrough, Riverside Pavilion, 3431 Ridgewood Ave., Port Orange. Information: 386-761-1601.
GREG WYNN FINANCIAL SERVICES, "Egg-onomics" 2013 breakfast seminar, 8-10 a.m., LPGA International Clubhouse, 1000 Champions Drive, Daytona Beach. Topics include tax laws, fiscal cliff, health care reform. Speakers: Joyce Shanahan, Ormond Beach city manager; Lynn Balaban and Geoff Sturgill, CPAs; Pat Mozden, Coastal Insurance Consultants; and Dan Bone, vice president Franklin Templeton Investments. Information: 386-677-9464.
DELAND-ORANGE CITY ALLIANCE networking breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m., Holiday Inn Orange City, Saxon and I-4. Information: 386-734-4331.
ORMOND BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, annual installation banquet, 6-10 p.m., Daytona Beach Resort and Conference Center, 2700 N. Atlantic Ave. Information: 386-677-3454.
FLAGLER COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, 2013 installation celebration, "Diamonds & Denim," 5:30 p.m., Hammock Beach Resort, 200 Ocean Crest Drive, Palm Coast. Information: 386-437-0106.
SOUTHEAST VOLUSIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, coffee with the president, Adams Homes, 7:30-8:30 a.m., 541 Coral Trace Blvd., Edgewater. Information: 386-428-2449.
FLAGLER HOME & LIFESTYLE SHOW, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Flagler Palm Coast High School, 5500 E. Highway 100, Palm Coast. Information: 386-466-7612.
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We humans tend to favor animals that behave like we do, like dolphins. Scientists have discovered another reason for us to favor dolphins. Like chimps, dolphins use tools to look for food, but while chimps use sticks, a handful of dolphins in Australia's Shark Bay use sea sponges.


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111 Modern Political Thought
Works by modern masters of political theory from the Protestant reformation up to the contemporary era are compared and contrasted. Topics include the alternative theoretical foundations of modern political movements and regimes. Students learn to evaluate and criticize political ideas and gain insight into contemporary political problems.
112 American Political Thought
This course seeks to illuminate the philosophical antecedents to the foundations of the American government as well as the thought of the Founders themselves, and concludes with a review of some of the diverse views regarding the American political order. Offered in alternate years.
113 Political Psychology
This course surveys the relationship between psychological and political phenomena. Attention is given to classic works which have significantly shaped the field. Topics include theories of human nature, personality and politics, the nature of political beliefs and values, the psychology of political conflict, political leadership, and decision-making. Psychoanalytic, behavioral, cognitive and humanistic perspectives are examined. Offered at least once in a three-year period.
114 Topics in Political Thought
A detailed investigation of selected problems in political thought. Topics such as freedom, equality, justice, authority, ideology, violence, political economy and political psychology are explored. May be repeated for credit as content varies.
115 Theories of Justice
The course examines different theories of justice based on concepts such as "fairness", "equal treatment", and "getting one's due". These alternative theories are then applied to contemporary controversies concerning racial, sexual, and environmental justice and to current debates about such issues as immigration, euthanasia, abortion, and capital punishment. Satisfies Common Good of the Core Curriculum.
116 Political Polling and Survey Research
This course explores the theoretical basis of modern empirical methods of investigating political behavior. The course stresses the development of empirical theories of politics through the formation and testing of hypotheses. Emphasis is on the use of survey instruments, polling techniques and data analysis. Throughout the semester, students work in groups to complete a research project for a local nonprofit organization.


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Amazon Kindle Fire HD
Amazon's Kindle Fire HD delivers a 7-inch screen and costs nearly $130 less than Apple's iPad mini.
The Kindle Fire HD comes equipped with a 1,280-by-800 HD display, dual-driver stereo speakers and dual-antenna Wi-Fi that, according to Amazon, lets it download content 40 percent faster than the third-generation iPad. Plus, it comes with a free month of Amazon Prime, which lets users stream unlimited movies and TV shows and borrow books from the Kindle library.
The 7-inch Kindle Fire HD comes in a 16-GB model for $199 and a 32-GB model for $249.


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Gallery: The Top 10 Biggest Fashion Trends Of 2011
2011 saw its fair share of over-exposed prints (stripes!), It Dresses (Dolce & Gabbana's stars, Gucci's swirling disco gowns, looks from Prada's Spring and Fall collections), and poor decision making (feather earrings, mullet dresses). Here, we've rounded up the biggest, most inescapable fashion trends of the year, for your reminiscing pleasure.


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3. Employment, Affirmative Action and Civil Rights
3.1. Employment
3.1.2. Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action
Effective Date: 5-16-1973
Revision Date: 9-22-2009
It is the policy of Eastern Michigan University, in recognition of the essential rights of all employees and applicants as individuals, to recruit and hire in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veterans status or physical or mental disability as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal statues. Further, it is the policy of the University to take affirmative action to ensure that all personnel actions such as rate of compensation, promotion, retirement, transfers, fringe benefits, layoffs, return from layoff, University training programs, social and recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veterans status, Vietnam-era veterans status, non-relevant mental or physical disability or any other protected status as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal statutes. Finally, it is the policy of the University to recruit, hire and take other personnel actions in all job classifications without regard to sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
The sexual orientation, gender identity or expression provision of this policy shall not prohibit the University from maintaining relationships with agencies of the federal government and shall not be applied to conflict with any provisions of the Michigan Constitution. Further, except where approved by separate action of the Board of Regents the sexual orientation provision of this policy shall not apply to employment benefits, family housing, financial aid packages and student residency status.
Eastern Michigan University reaffirms its equal employment opportunity and affirmative action policies and is committed to their full implementation. Good faith efforts shall be directed toward equality of employment opportunity that transcends racial and sexual identities for present and potential employees. To this end, traditional recruitment and employment patterns have been amended to increase the number and proportion of women and minority individuals in instructional and noninstructional positions in every department, unit and division of the University, where these individuals are underutilized. Diversity of personnel--men, women, minority and majority--all properly represented at every level of responsibility will bring new richness to our environment, intellectually and socially.
The affirmative action plan represents the reaffirmation of Eastern Michigan University to eliminate discrimination in recruiting, employment and inequities based on race or sex within its own structure and to provide leadership in this area for society at large.
The University has also implemented an affirmative action plan for veterans and persons with disabilities consistent with the regulations of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974 and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
The President and all persons with hiring authority will continue to establish and follow result- oriented procedures to implement these policies of equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. The Director of Diversity and Affirmative Action will monitor the progress of the program as it is defined herein and redefined as progress is being made in reaching and maintaining the goal of equal employment opportunity.
The University shall communicate to prospective employees the existence of the University's affirmative action program and make available such elements of the programs as will enable such prospective employees to know of and avail themselves of its benefits.
If employees are pictured in consumer or help-wanted advertising, both minority and majority men and women should be shown.
The University shall send written notification of policies to all subcontractors, vendors and suppliers requesting appropriate action on their part.
The University's affirmative action and equal employment opportunity policies and procedures shall be available to the public through the Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action, Human Resources Office and the Office of Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs.
The President of Eastern Michigan University is responsible for the overall implementation of this program. However, each vice president, dean, director, department head, and other supervisory personnel has specific responsibility for developing and implementing the program in relation to recruitment, employment, promotion and salary progression within his or her functional areas of responsibility. These individuals shall be evaluated on the basis of their performance in the implementation of the University's equal employment opportunity and affirmative action policies by their immediate supervisors.
The Director shall have the responsibility of coordinating all aspects of the equal employment opportunity and affirmative action program. The Director shall advise the President concerning statements of policy and the identification of problem areas; assist in arriving at methods for solutions to problems; provide the necessary procedural guidance; and coordinate the efforts in complying with these programs among the various departments.
The Director shall work with the vice presidents, deans, directors, department heads and other supervisory personnel to establish guidelines for implementation, along with goals and timetables where required by law. The goals and timetables shall be reviewed and updated periodically. The goals and timetables shall specify those areas requiring particular attention and what is specifically expected to be done to carry out the responsibilities of the program, along with the necessary time schedules for the achievement of results. Eastern Michigan University will implement an affirmative action program for handicapped persons consistent with the regulations of Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
The above policy covers all University employees and individuals seeking employment with the University.


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Saturday, tickets for two shows coming to Rockford went on sale. Two big names, Toby Keith and comedian Jerry Seinfeld are making funding woes easier for the MetroCentre.
It's been a busy Saturday at the MetroCentre box office. Tickets to the Toby Keith concert and Jerry Seinfeld were selling at a rate of two tickets per second.
MetroCentre General Manager Corey Pearson says, "We're getting the right shows and the community is responding to that. It's a great feeling."
Jerry Seinfeld is such a good draw that he'll take the stage at the Corondo Theatre twice. When the first show sold out, a second show was added. Adding shows means additional revenue. Money that a cash strapped MetroCentre needs. You might remember that a few weeks ago the MetroCentre asked the Rockford City Council to co-sign on a $700,000 line of credit.
Pearson says the MetroCentre is getting the reputation he's been working to build. Big name acts like Toby Keith are a direct result of Cher coming to Rockford. Pearson says, "Seinfeld is taking a risk on us due to the Friends of the Coronado taking a risk on the Coronado."
Jerry Seinfeld will appear at the Coronado on November 8th, 20003. The first show is at 7 p.m. a second show is at 9:30 p.m. As of Saturday, tickets are still available for Jerry Seinfeld and Toby Keith. Call Centre Events at 968-5222 or go online at centreevents.com


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By Dianne Bunis
The holidays are just around the corner! Bring cheer to the season with holiday entertaining that will impress friends and loved ones. This delicious appetizer is easy and quick to make, but everyone will think you were in the kitchen all day!
Onion, tomato and goat cheese petite tarts
1 package (15) baked mini fillo shells
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
2 medium sweet onions, finely chopped
2 medium ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
1 tablespoon goat cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup baby arugula leaves
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Place empty shells on a baking sheet and bake for 3 minutes, allow to cool before filling.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 teaspoon olive oil and vinegar, add arugula, toss to coat, set aside.
4. In a sauce pan over medium heat, drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil, add freshly ground pepper, cumin powder, garlic powder, sea salt and turmeric, mix well. Add onions and cook until onions are translucent. Add tomatoes, cover pan and cook for about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
5. Spoon a teaspoon of mixture into each shell, top with crumbled goat cheese, then arugula mixture.
Correction: Hello Dolly bar cookies, published last week, should be baked in a 9-by-13-inch pan.


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Runic's president Travis Baldree talks about the vision for the game:
Our vision is to have an MMO that plays as close to single player as we can get it. It will have the same focus on relatively fast action: carving your way through hordes of monsters with a large number of hugely devastating skills. The game has to be solo-able, but players will have to have skills that make them useful in a party and make them work together.
As the game is free-to-play, it will be supported by microtransactions, but Runic isn't going to sacrifice playability for things to sell. "I will never, ever buy a microtransaction item," Baldree says. "I'm that kind of player. And the game has to be enjoyable for me, too. We don't want our monetisation stuff to offer ways to skip the game because the game is boring."
While the MMO won't be out for a while, the original game is only $5 today on Steam.


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By Michael Yokhin
Rising Spartak Moscow star Dmitriy Kombarov and Barcelona defender Jordi Alba have at least two things in common. Firstly, both are naturally attack-minded midfielders turned defenders. More interestingly, though, they are both prodigal sons, costing their first clubs quite a fortune to re-sign.
The Catalan born Alba was sent packing from La Masia aged 16, only to be bought this summer from Valencia for €14 million. Kombarov left Spartak's academy with his twin brother Kirill when they were 14 in 2001, with both told they would never make it as professionals, only for the pair to return nine years later for a combined €10m from Dinamo Moscow.
The twins may seem to be a little slight in build, but nothing could be further from the truth. They competed in kickboxing with great success as children, beating every opponent apart from one another. Their father wanted them to abandon football and concentrate on fighting, but Dmitriy and Kirill begged him to change his mind.
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And, even though they were not considered bright prospects at first, his decision eventually paid dividends. Sergei Silkin, their coach at Dinamo Moscow, who was later put in charge of the senior squad, recalls: "I couldn't say the Kombarovs were the most gifted players, but their work rate was phenomenal."
At Dinamo, the twins were more or less equal. Kirill mainly played on the right, and occasionally filled in as a defensive midfielder. Left-footed Dmitriy naturally flourished on the flank. After switching back to their former club, though, they endured contrasting fates. While Kirill remained a hard-working, but average player, Dmitriy suddenly began to make big progress. Two years after signing for Spartak, he is now considered their most valuable asset, thanks in part to his impressive versatility.
Kombarov still enjoys playing on the left of midfield, but injuries forced coach Valery Karpin to use him at the back many times last season, and he responded supremely well. Then, towards the end of 2011, he was surprisingly switched to central midfield, a move he made with equal efficiency. "He was even better there than in his regular position on the flank," said Karpin.
It was a very long season, lasting more than a year, and Kombarov was the most used Spartak player, almost irreplaceable as his side made a late run to snatch second place ahead of CSKA Moscow. He finally forced his way into Dick Advocaat's Russia squad, making his debut in February, before going to Euro 2012 as Yuri Zhirkov's understudy.
He did not get a single minute of playing time at the tournament, and Advocaat paid for it. An error from Zhirkov allowed Greece to score a sensational winner and sent Russia packing at the group stage.
Fabio Capello, who replaced the 65-year-old in the summer, discarded the former Chelsea utility man, and installed Kombarov as his first-choice left-back. "He is a very important player for us," said the veteran Italian coach. Ever-present in the World Cup 2014 qualifiers so far, he has been highly praised, especially after winning his duel with Nani in a 1-0 win over Portugal.
The future is certainly looking bright for Kombarov. Last season he turned out to be a star by Russian Premier League standards, but 'only' scored six goals in 40 games. This season his progress is even more significant and he looks destined for European stardom.
Spartak owe him their place in the Champions League group stage for his man-of-the-match performance versus Fenerbahce in the qualifying round. In the first-leg at the Luzhniki, Kombarov set up the opener for Emmanuel Emenike with an exquisite low cross and after Dirk Kuyt equalised, he produced the winner with a stunning volley.
He has produced that form in the league too, hitting six goals already. He has played 90 minutes in every game but one, the trip to Zenit St Petersburg in August, and it is no coincidence that his team were thrashed 5-0 by the Russian champions without him. In the last fixture at Volga on Saturday, Kombarov astonished even his biggest fans by scoring an unstoppable free kick.
Unai Emery has branded Kombarov his side's leader and the former Valencia coach will need his star to be on top of his game against Barcelona on Tuesday, in a bid to help him improve his dismal record against the Catalans from his time in La Liga. After impressing at Camp Nou in a 3-2 defeat in September, the 25-year-old must be even better on Tuesday night in order to keep his side's slim hopes of advancing from Group G intact.
He will enjoy his time on the big stage. And while Barcelona appear to have found their solution to the left-back position for years to come in Alba, there could be other suitors waiting in the wings for Kombarov.
Who knows, if Ashley Cole does leave Chelsea this summer, a certain Roman Abramovich could be interested in a move for his countryman.
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Pasta with Chicken and Squash Recipe
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- 1 package (16 ounces) spiral pasta
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 medium zucchini, julienned
- 2 medium yellow summer squash, julienned
- 1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon each dried basil, marjoram and savory
- 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
- 1/8 teaspoon rubbed sage
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, add cream and butter; cook until butter is melted. Stir until smooth. Add cheese; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Rinse and drain pasta; add to cheese mixture. Cover and keep warm.
- In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in 3 tablespoons oil until onion is tender. Add squash; cook until tender. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper; remove and keep warm.
- Add remaining oil to skillet; cook chicken with herbs and remaining salt until juices run clear. Place pasta on a serving platter; top with chicken and squash. Yield: 8 servings.
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"One of my family's favorites. Didn't change a thing...don't think it needs anything."
"I made this for dinner last night, and it was delicious! I did make a few changes -- I used skim milk in place of the heavy cream (since we're trying to cut back on calories) and it turned out just fine. The pasta was a bit bland, so I added crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to the sauce. And I added some green and yellow peppers to the squash. Yum!"
"This is really good. I had to change it though i used half heavy cream & half 1% milk ( thats what i had on and i would use half & half if i was going to shop). I also had to season it more. I actually added crushed red pepper, salt & white & black ground pepper to the cheese sauce & it made it much better. I also added some fresh cayenne peppers to the squash & that helped as well. I season everything well so if you're used to a blander dish then just make it the way it is. Still very excellent!"
"Good idea, but not alot of flavor, we had to add alot more seasoning then the recipe called for, expect to have to add seasoning"
" Great dish!"
"I agree completely with Doreensanzone--very rich. I have used half and half in the cheese sauce with good results."
"Hugely popular with my entire family. Be warned: it's VERY rich and filling. Very yummy!"


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The Spirit Lake softball team went 2-3 this past weekend starting at the Sheldon Tournament on Friday and Saturday.
The Indians lost 14-1 in five innings to Sioux Center then defeated Sheldon 8-7 on Friday. On Saturday, at George, the Indians lost 3-2 to Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley and 12-5 to George-Little Rock/Central Lyon.
Spirit Lake returned to Lakes Conference play on Monday where they defeated Spencer 7-4. The Indians are 3-0 to start conference play.
At home versus Spencer , the Indians broke away with a three-run fifth inning and held off a late Tiger rally.
Newman earned the win as she struck out six batters, walked six and gave up four hits.
The Indians had 10 hits with Thate going 2-4 with a home run and two RBIs. Krause and Hayley Roberts each went 2-3 and Newman was 2-4.
Spirit Lake (6-5 overall) hosts LeMars this evening.
On Friday, Spirit Lake had seven hits against Sioux Center but gave up 11. Alissa Christoffer had the only multiple-hit game as she went 3-3.
Paige Krause, Maddie Richter and Carly Ites combined to give up 14 earned runs on 11 hits with eight walks and two strikeouts.
Against Sheldon, the Indians fell behind 3-1, scored three runs in the third inning and won a seesaw battle.
Krause earned the win as she pitched six innings and gave up six hits with three strikeouts and five walks. Spirit Lake had eight hits as Christoffer was 2-4 and Mackenzie Thate was 2-2 with two RBIs. Hayley Roberts was 1-1 with two RBIs.
On Saturday, Spirit Lake and Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley both scored two runs in the first inning of their game. The score remained tied until BHRV scored a run in the bottom of the sixth for the lead and the win.
Bailee Newman took the loss and struck out three batters, walked six and gave up two hits.
Spirit Lake had six hits, one each by Christoffer, Carter Hassel, Whitley Kafton, Newman, Thate and Kayla Herrig.
Against George-Little Rock/Central Lyon, Spirit Lake was down 12-1 before scoring four runs in the fifth.
Krause, Paige Petersen and Newman combined to give up just four hits, but had 13 walks with just three strikeouts.
The Indians again had six hits with Thate blasting two home runs as she went 2-2 with three RBIs. Roberts was 2-3 also and Christoffer and Herrig each had one hit.


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Doctor Detectives; They Call Him Dr. Q
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DR. SANJAY GUPTA, HOST: Good morning. I'm Dr. Sanjay Gupta. Welcome to a very special edition of SGMD. You know, when you think of the program, "House," you probably think of medical mysteries. Of course, they are all actors and the stories aren't real. But the truth is: there are medical mysteries all around us. And today, we are going to take you to a place where patients go when no one has been able to tell them what is wrong. They are real medical mysteries and they are with real people. Let's get started. (MUSIC) GUPTA: What if you got sick with a life-threatening condition, but your doctor doesn't know why or what to do. I'm going to take you inside a hospital, a sort of place of last resort, where a team of the most brilliant minds in medicine solve the nation's most mysterious illnesses. It's right outside the capital, at the National Institutes of Health. You are going to meet some amazing patients who have been through the wringer. (BEGIN VIDEOTAPE) GUPTA (voice-over): Bethesda, Maryland. Deep inside this sprawling NIH complex, Dr. William Gahl leads an elite team of doctors, specialists and researchers. They are the best in the world. Together, they focus their vast expertise to try to save patients' lives. They are detectives in search of clues to solve mysteries no other doctors could solve. (on camera): You are talking about patients who have seen by some of the best in the country here. They are very good clinicians and diagnostic doctors everywhere. So, you are taking the hardest of the -- the most challenging cases of all. DR. WILLIAM GAHL, DIR., NIH UNDIAGNOSED DISEASES PROGRAM: We expect the failure -- we expect a high failure rate. We expect a success rate of perhaps 10 percent or 15 percent or so. GUPTA (voice-over): The Undiagnosed Diseases Program was launched only two years ago at NIH. It accepts only the rarest of medical cases. And it's not only about saving lives. Here, they are also hoping to discover new diseases and create new science. GAHL: It's really sort of the inspiration that we all have as clinical researchers. GUPTA: In two years, the UDP has had more than 3,000 inquiries. More than 1,000 applications actually made it to Dr. Gahl's desk. GAHL: This is an acceptance letter. GUPTA: But UDP has accepted only a little over 300 patients. (on camera): You have to tell a lot of people no. GAHL: We do, yes. GUPTA: It seems like that would be hard. GAHL: Well, it is hard. It's very hard. I have to take some solace in the fact that even though we are turning down a lot of people, we're still helping a chosen few. GUPTA (voice-over): The few with mysterious conditions no one can diagnose. Kylie Dawn McPeak (ph) was born in May of 2004, the picture of a perfect baby girl. She developed like a precocious healthy toddler. STEVEN MCPEAK, KYLIE'S FATHER: She was above average on everything. I mean, she could say her ABCs when she was like 18 months old. GUPTA: Then at 3 1/2, Kylie was diagnosed with Type I diabetes. Shortly after that, her mom and dad, Gina and Steven, noticed something wasn't right. It began with a voice tremor. KYLIE DAWN MCPEAK, UDP PATIENT: I have to eat. I have to do shots. GUPTA: Then Kylie had a seizure. And by the time she turned 4, her face started to twitch. UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: Does your face feel funny? K. PEAK: No. GUPTA (on camera): The first day you sort of realized that there something that was not right with her, because she was a precocious child, just zooming past all the milestones, everything. Because you are a parent now and you're trying to figure out, is this just me being overly sensitive -- GINA MCPEAK, KYLIE'S MOTHER: I was told that. I was being -- I was looking for things that weren't there. It's just really hard. I don't know. S. MCPEAK: We actually spent a lot of time videotaping her when we saw the little things that started happening because no one believed us. UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: Do you know when your birthday is? Good girl. GUPTA (voice-over): The twitching spread down the entire right side of her body. Her head began to tilt right. Eating became a struggle. By then, all the doctors agreed something was wrong, but what was it? The little girl was deteriorating. G. MCPEAK: At this point, I didn't know if I should plan for her to go to kindergarten or if we should plan a funeral. GUPTA: Sally Massagee's mystery did not begin until later in life. She was in her late 40s when her muscles began growing out of control. (on camera): Do you remember looking at her chart for the first time? GAHL: Yes, I do. This was referred by an endocrinologist at Duke. And the endocrinologist said, "In my 38 years, I have never seen a case like this," he something like that. Well, OK, that's sort of impressive. What is that? Well, when you see a picture then, that's pretty impressive. GUPTA (voice-over): Like all patients selected for the Undiagnosed Diseases Program, Sally and her husband, and Kylie and her mom and dad, would come to NIH for a week of complex and exhaustive tests. UNIDENTIFIED MALE: She's had a spinal cut before? UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: Yes. GUPTA: Where a medical strike force was setting out to solve a mystery and to save their lives. (END VIDEOTAPE) GUPTA: So, what is next for these two patients we've been covering? The most invasive, cumbersome and expensive testing they ever have to experience probably. But what I've learned is that people expect an answer at the end of a hospitalization. Will they find one? Some tough questions ahead, for Kylie's parents as well as they continue their desperate search for a diagnosis. (COMMERCIAL BREAK) GUPTA: And we are back with SGMD. Today, we are shining a light on doctor detectives and this amazing place called the Undiagnosed Diseases Program at the NIH. Patients really come from all over the place. It's a place of last resort, last hope. These patients, Kylie and Sally, they traveled here for a week testing. And what the doctors are looking for are little clues. Things that may not be that obvious, but could add up to answering and solving this fascinating puzzle. We pick up with Kylie's story. (BEGIN VIDEOTAPE) GUPTA (voice-over): Kylie McPeak was sick and getting sicker. Her parents have spent nearly two years with specialists. No one could diagnose what was happening to Kylie, her voice tremors, the twitches that were convulsing the entire right side of her body. G. MCPEAK: I felt like a bad parent. Why can't I help my kid? So -- S. MCPEAK: I can't really put it into words, just helpless. GUPTA: Kylie and her parents made their way from Reno, Nevada, to Bethesda, Maryland, and the NIH, in hopes of finding out what the world could be wrong with Kylie. (on camera): Do you want to know what's going on with Kylie if the sentence was, but there's nothing we can be done about it? S. MCPEAK: Yes. GUPTA: Why? S. MCPEAK: Just -- I think it would be nice to have a prognosis. To know -- I mean, even if it's not treatable, if it is terminal, then how much time we have left as opposed to not knowing, you know? It could all end tomorrow. GUPTA (voice-over): Kylie will undergo a week-long series of complex tests and evaluations by top medical specialists at NIH. It's physically draining for everyone. For Kylie's mom and dad, emotionally wrenching. The week is intense. GAHL: I don't think anybody seen anything quite like Kylie. This is a very complex case. It could be difficult to solve. GUPTA (on camera): In the right leg, you see a lot of movement here. The right foot sort of, the foot is turned inward. They called that dystonia or abnormal tone. A lot of tone in these muscle groups here. The left side has it a little bit as well. But not quite as bad, although there's that constant movement going on -- you can see it in the feet, you can see it in the hands, you can see it in her eyelids and clearly in her voice. (voice-over): Dr. Gahl and his team look at everything for clues. UNIDENTIFIED MALE: What happens with sleep? G. MCPEAK: Oh, it stops when she sleeps. GUPTA (voice-over): It stops when she sleeps? G. MCPEAK: Completely stop. GUPTA: That's a very important clue, right? UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Very important, yes. GUPTA (voice-over): Kylie's tests begin in early morning -- UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: Beautiful. Can I tell you something? You are all done. Good job. GUPTA: -- and go late into the night. UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: A baby boy. (INAUDIBLE) S. MCPEAK: It's hard. It's really hard. Hopefully, it's for a good cause. GUPTA: In the hallways, specialists hold meetings on the fly, throwing out new theories, hoping something they've learned fits into the bigger puzzle into single diagnosis. UNIDENTIFIED MALE: A lot of unanswered questions, absolutely. GUPTA (on camera): For a lot of patients as we were, you know, investigating this, really got the sense that this ends up being a place of last hope or last resort for them. That's a lot of pressure. GAHL: It is. We try to be realistic about it and get our patients to be realistic about the issues, too. We've been to the best places in the country, now you're coming here. We only have a 10 percent to 15 percent success rate. So, I don't want you to get your hopes up too, too high. But, on the other hand, we don't want to take all hope away. GUPTA: Sally Massagee knew what she was doing there. SALLY MASSAGEE, UDP PATIENT: I took that disclaimer and I heard it. I mean, I still clutched a strong dose of hope. (END VIDEOTAPE) GUPTA: And up next, you are going to hear more about Sally. Her own body is sort of turning against her and doctors have been baffled. The question is: can they solve the puzzle? Her story is next. Stay with us. (COMMERCIAL BREAK) GUPTA: Welcome back to SGMD. Sally Massagee, she has this mysterious disease that's literally causing her muscles, all of them, to grow out of control -- so massive, they are actually starting to crush her. I joined Sally and her doctor at the Undiagnosed Diseases Program at the NIH. That's the National Institute of Health. They are trying to solve the puzzle. They put her through this exhaustive battery of tests and evaluations. Here's her story. (BEGIN VIDEOTAPE) GUPTA (voice-over): At 53 years old, Sally Massagee was physically ripped. MASSAGEE: And I had everybody assumed I spent a whole lot of time in the gym. GUPTA: But Sally didn't lift weights. In fact, whatever was causing her body to bulk up uncontrollably was also taking away her ability to live her life. MASSAGEE: It was very frustrating. I was losing the ability to do the things I love to do that became increasingly difficult just to walk. At some point, I knew if it continued, it would kill me. GUPTA: She'd seen countless medical specialists. No one had an explanation. And that's why Dr. William Gahl and his team of world class specialists at the Undiagnosed Diseases Program was trying to solve the mystery. (on camera): This is super impressive. I mean, you can literally see a cleavage right in the middle of her back because those muscles are so big. (voice-over): Dr. William Gahl is the program's lead investigator. GAHL: Bottom line: bones are not involved. It's not acromegaly; just confined to the muscle. What in the world could this be? GUPTA: During a week of intense tests, there are scans, blood work, and examination of everything going on inside Sally's body. (on camera): So, this is -- this is Sally's MRI of the brain. It's pretty incredible. GAHL: When the images were found, it was seen that the muscles, even the muscles that govern the movements of the eye -- GUPTA: Right. GAHL: -- are really small muscles, are huge. The neuroradiologists who saw this and they sort of went wild over this. Look at the size of this. They are three to four times bigger. GUPTA: They have probably never seen anything quite like this. GAHL: Right. Because there's no way to make these muscles big by like moving your eyes a lot -- you know, it's not like lifting weights. So, why were they be that big? GUPTA (voice-over): It's a clue. It suggests something inside the muscle itself. So, the UDP team took a sample. (on camera): You took some muscle from her arm? GAHL: Right. And, really, this was one of those sorts of judgment decisions because she had had a muscle biopsy one year before that was read as normal. So, we weren't like 99 percent sure we should do this. We were like 70 percent or 80 percent sure. GUPTA (voice-over): In five days, the tests are complete. Sally is sent home to North Carolina, but no diagnosis. Not yet. In fact, Gahl and his team treat their patients like a crime scene. They collect all the evidence they can find and then try to make sense of it. GAHL: We do like sort of detective work. But, remember, a lot of the detective work takes place after the patients have gone. GUPTA: But that decision to take the sample of muscle tissue from Sally's bicep will in time that will prove to be a key part of this puzzle. (END VIDEOTAPE) GUPTA: So, you're probably wondering how do all those clues come together and is it solvable? Well, ahead, we'll have the conclusion of this medical mystery. (COMMERCIAL BREAK) GUPTA: Topping our medical news headlines: a decision about a popular diabetes drug linked to concerns about heart problems. The FDA decided this week that Avandia should be restricted to patients who can't control their diabetes with other medications. GSK or GlaxoSmithKline has responded, saying the company continues to believe that Avandia is an important treatment for patients with Type II diabetes. And also, the European Medicines Agency, that sort of the European equivalent of the FDA, they say the drug should be pulled entirely from the market, shouldn't even be advertised. Of course, that decision must be ratified still by the European Commission and a final decision is expected in the next few weeks. Also, in other news, you may remember the whole thing a month ago about an Iowa company that was forced to recall millions of eggs because of a salmonella outbreak. Well, now, the owner of an Iowa firm involved in the recall has apologized to anyone who may have become sick from his tainted eggs. The owner of Wright County Eggs says he was horrified when he learned that the widespread salmonella alert possibly originated at his company. A House subcommittee is investigating the outbreak and the president of another Iowa egg firm has declined to answer congressmen's questions when asked if he knew about questionable conditions at one of his facilities. So, the Census Bureau says poverty is at its highest level in decades. And we point this out because when thinking about things like joining a gym, trying to get fit -- well, many people tell me they simply can't afford it. These are tough economic times. So, I wanted to spend just a minute today showing you how I work out. My trainer hooked me up with an exercise circuit sort of program that I can do just about anywhere, even when I'm on the road, a local park being the easiest place. You do chin-ups. You do lunges, jumping jacks, even running short hills without a lot of rest in between. It's great way to get your heart rate up. And it's kind of like being in gym class back in grade school. You want to do -- you want to use what's around you. In this case, it's sort of a green workout and you can use all these different muscle groups really exercise them. A workout like this, I can tell you, really gets your heart rate up to its maximum level, keeps it there as well for at least 30 minutes. Of course, that's what the American Heart Association wants you to do. Now, will this team of brilliant doctors be able to solve the puzzle of Sally and Kylie? We'll finally have the conclusion -- that's next. (COMMERCIAL BREAK) GUPTA: Welcome back to SGMD. The man you're about to meet got to Harvard Medical School by clawing his way over a fence, literally, and then picking his way through a field of vegetables. He was told that he'd never been more than a migrant worker. If you're looking for some inspiration this holiday season, you're not going to find any better than this. Meet Dr. Q. (BEGIN VIDEOTAPE) GUPTA (voice-over): This is Dr. Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa -- they call him Dr. Q -- here taking out a life threatening brain tumor. (on camera): This is quite an operating room, huh? DR. ALFREDO QUINONES-HINOJOSA, JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL: Yes. GUPTA: You've got all your scans up. You got an interoperative CT scanner. (voice-over): We're at Johns Hopkins. It's one of the finest hospitals in the world. (on camera): Is this your room? I mean, this is what you -- QUINONES-HINOJOSA: This is my room. They built this specifically for our service. GUPTA (voice-over): At 42, Dr. Q. is at the top of his game. But life wasn't always like this. In fact, it's been a long journey from his hometown in Mexicali, Mexico. He started working at the age of 5 at his father's gas station. His family was poor and things got worse when the business collapsed. In 1987, young Quinones headed north to the border. QUINONES-HINOJOSA: There became one choice that I knew I had to make. And I hopped the fence. I jumped the fence. I climbed the fence between Mexico and the United States at age 19. GUPTA: His first job: pulling weeds in California central valley. QUINONES-HINOJOSA: I remember, I tell you, Dr. Gupta, my hands -- they are the very same hands that now do brain surgery. Right around that time, they had scars everywhere from pulling weeds. They were bloody. GUPTA: This trailer was his home. But Quinones knew he could do better. He worked for the railroad. He got a job as a welder. That money paid for night school. He got a scholarship to the University of California-Berkeley. And from there, he went to Harvard Medical School. (on camera): Did you ever think to yourself, you know what? I don't belong here? QUINONES-HINOJOSA: Yes, many times. But I think that that's also what has kept me on the top of my game. You know, back then when I was in medical school, I remember thinking, wow, I look at my classmates. As you know, you had someone who trained at the best prep schools in the country, who come from the best families in the United States, from traditional education. And there was me who barely had an education, but I was eager to learn. And I said -- I always knew that I had something that all of them didn't have, and that was that fire in my belly that keeps me going. There is my girl right there. GUPTA (voice-over): The fire, it still burns today, as Dr. Q. takes out brain tumors and does research that he hopes will lead to better treatment. (on camera): You guys ever sit around, you and your wife, and just pinch yourselves? I mean, your wife has literally seen you go from a migrant farm worker to being here. QUINONES-HINOJOSA: Yes, I do. We think about it. But I feel very blessed that every day when I walked out of the operating room, this operating room and I go and give the patients the news that everything well -- went well in surgery and they hug me -- it's just the most rewarding moment that I can think of. (END VIDEOTAPE) GUPTA: Just an incredible story, an incredible doctor, as well. Thanks, Dr. Q. And when we come back, will this team of brilliant doctors be able to solve the mysteries of Sally and Kylie? The conclusion, that's next. (COMMERCIAL BREAK) GUPTA: We're back with SGMD. All morning long, you've had the opportunity to meet these two patients who have mysterious diseases. They came to the NIH as a last resort, to find out if anyone could tell them what was wrong and to try to come up with some sort of treatment. Big question: have they been able to solve these mysteries? Take a look. (BEGIN VIDEOTAPE) GUPTA (voice-over): As tests came back, clues showed the electrical charges in Kylie's brain were not coming from just one area but, in fact, from all over. So, they were back to square one. GAHL: Well, you try to differentiate whether this is something that was genetic or something environmental. In other words, that happened to her. And, really, that's a dichotomy here. GUPTA: In time, an analysis of Kylie's DNA revealed the genetic clue. They found a mutation in a particular gene that makes a protein called laforin. (on camera): Is it possible that what we're talking about here with regard to Kylie is truly something that's never been described before? GAHL: It's very possible. You know -- GUPTA: Brand new? GAHL: Brand new mutation and maybe identifying a gene that is -- is not known previously to cause a human disease. GUPTA (voice-over): Back home in Reno, Nevada, Gina and Steven are trying to focus on enjoying the time they have as a family. Although Kylie is deteriorating, she's happy. S. MCPEAK: Maybe someday we'll get that phone call -- hey, we think we might know what it is. GUPTA: In Bethesda, Maryland, the doctors at the Undiagnosed Diseases Program are digging deeper into that genetic clue. They're doing a DNA analysis of Kylie's parents and sisters. They know it is now a race. GAHL: Every new case that comes to us brings with it a human story. I think the important thing is, for us as professionals, to look at the successes that we have and to try to not dwell on the -- on the failures that we have, because we fail so often. GUPTA: But not always. Luckily for Sally Massagee, the experts at the UDP solved her mystery. MASSAGEE: I expected miracles from them and they gave them to me. GUPTA: The tissue sample they took from Sally's muscle hit the jackpot. In the Congo red staining of the biopsy, scientists at the UDP found the presence of amyloid, abnormal proteins that come from cells in the bone marrow. GAHL: That was a huge hit for us. GUPTA: Mystery solved. The diagnosis: AL amyloidosis. It is rare disease in which proteins deposit themselves in a patient's organs or tissues. Sally's was a mystery because the proteins here manifested in her skeletal muscles. (on camera): You get mysteries that you don't solve and you get mysteries that you solve. This is one that you get to put a check in the "solved" column? GAHL: Yes. Yes, it is. GUPTA: That's got to be a pretty good feeling. GAHL: Oh, it was the best. You know, I mean, basically, it's -- sort of justifies our existence. GUPTA (voice-over): But for Sally, a diagnosis meant only that now she had a chance for survival. There is no cure for this disease. In June of last year at the Mayo Clinic, she underwent chemotherapy and a stem-cell transplant in the fight of her life. MASSAGEE: And there were times in the process when I thought it was real possible I would die. GUPTA: Today, Sally Massagee is far from 100 percent. Doctors don't know if Sally's body will ever return to what it was like before the disease struck. But for Sally, that's not what's important. MASSAGEE: Those routine, ordinary moments of life are so wonderful and are so precious. And I have them and I'm so grateful. At my age, they not only found it, but they found it just in time. (END VIDEOTAPE) GUPTA: I got to tell you, just incredible stuff. I've been fascinated by the doctors at this place, the Undiagnosed Diseases Program, long before I met them. They are doctors who are trying to look at the anomalies, the aberrations, that most people dismiss and trying to make sense of them. They sort of work on the fringe a lot and they accept that failure rate, again 85 percent to 90 percent. Obviously, in Sally's case, they had a success. They figured it out. In Kylie's case, they're going to keep going. They're going to keep working. It's a process. They're trying to help patients and also advanced science. Amazing stuff. And if you missed any part of today's show, be sure to check out my podcast, CNN.com/podcasting. Also, set your DVR, 7:30 a.m. Eastern. I'm Dr. Sanjay Gupta. More news on CNN starts right now.


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Seems like we've done this once or twice, or 16 times before. But here we are again….as always, join in on the comments section if you are so inclined.
As I noted in the previous post, I have to think the dynamics of this might be different, if only because Romney can't continue acting as if he's the front runner who only has to attack Obama. But it will also change because Florida has a different electorate – more diverse economically, ethnically and racially.
Brian Williams is moderating – I think this is his first hosting job in a long while. Keep in mind that Paul is not competing in Florida, so his messages will be directed at the upcoming caucus states as much or more so than on Florida.
9:05 – Williams wastes no time in getting to the questions. Is Gingrich electable? Note that Romney's negative line of attack in campaigning has been to stress Newt's instability, and whether that makes him less likely to win election.
Newt is trying to inoculate himself against the ethics-driven decision to resign his Congress seat – Newt did the "honorable" thing and took responsibility for the 1998 election debacle.
Romney is not deterred – The Speaker is an "influence peddler" who resigned in "disgrace". Sitting with Nancy Pelosi on a sofa! The imagined visuals are arresting. For a Mormon, them's really fighting words.
Interesting role reversal here – Newt trying to keep to the high road.
9:09 Can Mitt win the conservative vote? Bad question Brian – in case you didn't realize it, Newt resigned in disgrace! Did I say that before? And did I mention his lobbying? No more Mr. Mitt-Guy! He's on the attack…
Wow, talk about a role reversal – now Mitt says he's not going to unilaterally disarm? Didn't Newt just say that before South Carolina? Is Santorum or Paul even on stage?
Ah, here's the headless, er…. Rick Santorum. What is his path to victory? He's got plans. Williams point out he got crushed in his last Senate race. Rick is proud that he stood up and got crushed…much like he's probably doing now. (Of course, he doesn't say he was elected in the Newt-inspired Republican sweep in 1994. Political winds can push you up and they can bring you down.)
Paul's point regarding Iowa is completely true – the caucus results hardly matter in terms of delegates at this point.
Interesting here that Newt and Ron are making kissy-kissy. This isn't the first time that Newt has reached out to Paul's voters – this is crucially important in Florida since Paul is not competing in this winner-take-all state.
Couple of you have noted just how quiet the crowd is. Not sure what the explanation is.
9:23 Williams probes Romney on taxes. Again, Romney's not so fluid on this. Why the heck is he pointing out that he won't pay a dollar more than he owes – he doesn't think the public wants a president who pays more than they owe? What does that mean? For a smart guy, Romney can be remarkably tone deaf.
Wow, why is Romney pointing out that he only pays capital gains tax? And why is he balking at the 12 years? For someone who is trying to put an issue behind him, he's saying things that will keep it in the public eye.
Oh my. Going on about how he had to pull himself up by his gucci boot straps is not really selling well, I don't think. He sounds like he's apologizing for his wealth even when he says he's not apologizing. Again, the divide here is that he's speaking the language of Wall St. – not Main St. He talks investment – Joe Sixpack thinks in terms of jobs. He's not making this connection very well.
9:28 I've said it before, but I'll say it again: the distinction between lobbying and consulting is lost on most people. I guess Newt has to make the case, but I can't believe he really wants to discuss this point. If it walks, quacks, ….etc.
Romney sees this as well. He's not going to let it go. Newt should just say yes, I misspoke, I wasn't a historian, I was a consultant. Let's agree on that and move on.
Wow, is this badgering by Mitt working? Now I wonder if he's pushing this too far.
Uh oh, Medicare is the third rail of politics in Florida. Romney is going to hammer away on this premise.
Uh, Brian – aren't you a moderator? Do something!
Santorum is ready to go into Rick-Rage I bet, while Paul could be asleep. This is actually a riveting exchange between Mitt and Newt, and it is following exactly along the lines I suggested Mitt had to utilize – hammer away at Gingrich's record, particularly the Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac ties – a sensitive topic in Florida where the housing crash was particularly severe. But he's not very smooth when he attacks and even here he seems driven by polling more than genuine outrage at Newt. You have to be able to fake sincerity, and he doesn't do it well.
(Is the flag lapel new for Rick?)
I don't think everyone follows Paul's reasoning, but they like the tune. Every fifth phrase resonates – "erase debt", "closed doors", …. . But the finer points of free markets? Not so much.
Finally someone pushes back on the idea that if Dodd-Frank is repealed, good things will follow. What about prior to Dodd-Frank?
Good, Williams get it and pushes. See? Romney actually has a response, but until Williams pushed him, you wouldn't know what types of regulations he would support.
Williams: Isn't Fidel Castro out of power?
First applause of the night: Fidel going "to another, uh, land". Cuba is the 'red meat' of Florida's Republic Hispanic voters. Newt one ups Mitt on where Fidel should go after death. Not a lot of daylight between Mitt and Newt on the post-Fidel era. Let's ask Paul what he thinks. Paul gets some applause, but it's really a dated response. The Cuba issue has less to do with the Cold War and more about the post-Fidel era.
9:51 Closing the Strait of Hormuz. How to respond? Gives Mitt a chance to rip Obama for his proposed defense cuts. I'm guessing we'll get some attaboys from Newt and Rick seconding Mitt's declaration that would be an act of war.
Still, Newt has a way of couching his answer to make it more interesting than when Mitt does it. "Americans don't want to go to war….but…"
Paul's blockade analogy never gets at why someone puts a blockade in place. Presumably the cause matters when trying to decide whether the blockade is just. This is where he's really closer to Democrats than Republicans.
BREAK TWO – 9:56 p.m.
So far, Rick's has been overshadowed – he's going to have to pick up his participation by trying to force is way into the conversation. After that initial clash, which I guess Mitt gained the most from, both he and Newt have been relatively tame. Paul has been Paul – not changing minds either way. I think Newt has been on the defensive a bit more than Mitt, but I'm not sure Mitt has come across as any more likable.
Williams start by giving Rick a chance to go nuclear.
Reinhardt is a National Journal reporter, but she has local roots. Let's see what the local angle is. Good question – how to balance keystone vs. clean waters. Nice answer by Rick I thought.
Another great question – English only? If so, why do you speak "campaignese" in many languages. I think Newt's answer is both politically acceptable and actually makes sense. Mitt agrees. So does Paul, at least regarding a single national language, but he grants exceptions for state-based allowances on local ballots.
The Dream Act – at some point someone has to press Romney on his immigration policy. It could be a sensitive point for him in Florida.
Adam Smith picks up my point. Self-deportation? Is that a formal policy? I don't think that's going to play. This is not a great answer for Mitt. But Rick doesn't really make an issue of it – he's a hardliner on this issue as well.
10:12 Smith – Will you end sugar subsidies? Gingrich says the beet sugar vs. cane sugar story is fascinating. Is it? Does anyone get that answer? I don't. What's the difference? Did he just dodge this issue?
Mitt decides to answer his own question, based on his conversations with 8 people. Eight? Is that a lot? No plans for NASA? Where did this come from? It sounds like he's decided to get all his talking points out before time runs out.
Smith: rebuilding the Everglades. Do you think Paul has any knowledge about this issue? Didn't sound too convincing to me. I think he's already thinking about Maine's shipyards. He's pretty much written Florida off, judging by his acknowledgment that he's not up on the Cuban issue.
This has calmed down considerably. It's hard to tell how this is playing before a Florida audience, in part because that audience is so variegated. There's not one dominant perspective.
10:20 A Terry Schiavo question? I guess it's a good way to get Santorum to reconcile his interventionist policy in her case versus his state's right stance. Santorum seems to give a sound answer. I'm not from Florida, but is this issue still resonating?
As always, Gingrich is able to frame this issue in a way that makes his response, however simplistic, seem eminently reasonable: didn't she deserve the appeal protection that we give death row prisoners?
Reinhardt: I love the space program – but should it be a priority in a time of looming deficits? I want Newt to talk about building a moon base!
This is the type of area where Big-Think Newt can shine. I want him to riff here……hmmm, offering prizes, space stations, moonbases – "incentivizing visionaries"… classic Newt. Rocketman!
10:28 I'm assuming we get closing statements? My instant read is this debate, by itself, is not going to drive opinion in any single direction. Nor will it firm up opinions. I see this as an opening skirmish in which candidates try out strategies to see what works and what doesn't. In that vein, I think Newt has to shore up his Freddie Mac defense and his "why I left Congress answer". Mitt is still weak on taxes, and on his defense of wealth more generally. But there's only so much one can do about some of these things. Mitt will never be warm and lovable. Newt can't explain Freddie Mac, or three marriages, or his ethics charges, completely away.
Final question: prove your conservative bona fides.
Romney: raised five kids. Balanced a budget in Massachusetts. (Massachusetts as a model? Does he mean health care? Oops!)
Newt: I worked with a lot of cool Republicans. Talked about big ideas. Developed a conservative movement. I think that latter point – building the Republican party so that it could retake Congress – is one of his stronger point. He needs to play that up.
Santorum (interesting that Williams basically tees this one up for him!): Gingrich is pro-health mandates. Mitt is for cap-and-trade. They aren't true conservatives. Wall St. bailouts backed by Mitt. This is a line of attack Rick has to take. Still, I see that headless chicken running…..but I'm surprised Newt and Mitt don't adopt more of the Tea Party populist rhetoric.
Paul – His answer gets to the essence of his candidacy: he's a different type of conservative. He's a libertarian conservative. This is really a very telling answer. And it gets applause.
Romney: Kennedy had to take a mortgage out to defeat me? Is this a real selling point? I've said it before, but sometimes he just seems so politically tone deaf. At least he has his answer to Romneycare down.
Gingrich: do you see what he's doing here? He is laying the foundation for getting Santorum voters (and Paul's too) when they drop out – he's trying to isolate Romney's support to the Wall St. crowd.
Romney: Nice start: "We are still a great nation". His seven-point plan is another nice touch, except his claim to oppose crony capitalism rings a little hollow.
And that's it! 10:42 and it's all over.
I gave my summary a bit earlier, so rather than repeat it, let me just summarize the summary: I don't think this was a defining debate. Instead, I think it is better viewed as an opening skirmish. Both sides will go home, see what their focus polls and surveys show, and recalibrate for Thursday's debate. Now, it's time for the spin game.
A couple of things to keep in mind. Clearly, one aspect of Romney's strategy is to try to portray Gingrich as unstable, erratic, prone to fits of grandiosity. But that aspect of the attack didn't seem to work. Mitt scored points, but Newt seemed able to appear poised, basically suggesting that he wasn't going to sink to Mitt's level. The second point to remember is that Gingrich has the polling momentum. It's not enough for Mitt to trade blows – he has to bring Newt down, and reverse the momentum. Nothing that happened tonight did that, in my view.
Third point: I thought it was interesting that Newt pushed Mitt on whether Bain worked with the government which Romney denied. I'm wondering what Mitt's tax forms are going to show when he releases them, and how far back he's going to go, and whether he also has some government contracts in Bain's past.
Fourth – In terms of made-for-YouTube moments, I thought Mitt produced more of them with his weird "accusation" that under Newt's tax plan he'd pay zero taxes! Is that a slam against Newt – or a reminder that Mitt pays only 15% because his income is all taxed as capital gains?
Finally, I don't think Rick did nearly enough to convince me he has a viable way forward. Newt is clearly trying to extend the olive branch to both of them. Is there something going on behind the scenes?
Questions, questions…..we'll try to answer some tomorrow.
As always, great participation. Good to see new people joining in!
More tomorrow….time now for a scotch. You've earned it.
Don't forget: State of the Union tomorrow night. The fun just won't stop.


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QuestionI am thinking of teaching overseas, but the school year begins in July 2013, and ends in August 2014. I will have to pay that country''s taxes, but what are the ramifications since I will not be there the whole calendar year?
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1) US Citizens are taxed on worldwide income. So, you will have to pay US tax on the income you earn abroad.
2) However, you may qualify to exclude from income up to an amount of your foreign earnings - up to $95,100 for 2012. To exclude this income, you must live outside the US for at least 330 days over a 12 month period.
3) You may also be eligible to claim a foreign tax credit for taxes you pay while living abroad.
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The banderole was a small flag of yellow silk, with a red moon in the centre, and on the face of the moon a white cross.
Corti made the passage safely, and in the road beyond the moat halted, and drove the staff of his banderole firmly in the ground.
Before his time, the soldiers merely wore a banderole over their steel breast-plates and ordinary dresses.
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C. But I think he has defected from France b.c of their high tax rates.
This is:
A) FF2 out for some much needed fresh air
B) A turkey fat laden gastropod scooting to the head of the Splash Mountain line at Disney
C) a famous French actor
C. But I think he has defected from France b.c of their high tax rates.
FF2 has lost some weight I see.
Kirstie Alley to the rescue!
Gerard Depardiyooouu
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Time to get Gerad suited up for Game of thrones. He would fit in perfect in that show now.
What's with the matching tank top and scooter colors?
Reminds me of first getting to California; sweet things from foreign lands would say to me "blonde hair, blue eyes, green card!"
I remember there was a line in the movie where her character, the health food eating vegetarian, says to his character, the French food connoiseur, that "It's not healthy eating all that butter..."
She was right...
you mean something like this
I guess it's understandable for Depardieu. Phil Mickelson talked about leaving California because of the high taxes, though he later retracted that. I think Tiger suggested he live in Florida, where there's no state income tax. Just like Texas, no state tax here. Our governor has been traveling around California telling businesses to come to TX for lower taxes and incentives.
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lol on a couple levels.
Jets need a shutdown corner? So they have 1, and now they need a 2nd? We'd have the best defense in years if we had another Revis.
Devin McCourty is not a shutdown corner. If he was struggling at the senior bowl practices against some of those receivers, there is zero reason to believe he'll succeed at the NFL level.


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Danger At Every Turn
Stunning upsets continue, and No. 1 LSU has taken notice
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
By Jim Kleinpeter
BATON ROUGE -- LSU running back Keiland Williams likes to exchange text messages, e-mails and phone calls with Southern Cal receiver Vidal Hazelton.
The two were teammates at Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, Va., two years ago and appeared to be arcing toward each other for a reunion in the BCS title game.
"He said, 'We're praying y'all go undefeated,' and I said, 'We're wishing the same. Don't y'all go lose to Stanford or anything,' " Williams said.
As if LSU players needed any cautionary reminders given the unusually large number of upsets in college football this season, the Trojans' 24-23 loss to Stanford on Saturday hit close to home. LSU had surpassed USC for the No. 1 spot in the Associated Press poll, but the Trojans were still tops in the two that really matter, the USA Today and Harris polls. The AP poll is no longer a part of the BCS rankings formula.
When they say it can happen on any given Saturday, they mean 'any.' Stanford was a 41-point underdog, its backup quarterback played the whole game, and the Cardinal (2-3) had lost its first three Pac-10 games by a combined 141-51.
Southern Cal's contribution was five turnovers, including four interceptions thrown by quarterback John David Booty, a missed extra-point attempt and a broken finger suffered by the signal-caller from Shreveport.
"All of a sudden we look up and they have (lost)," Williams said. "That's the kind of lesson we've been taught since Appalachian State-Michigan (34-32, Mountaineers) and Louisville-Syracuse (38-35, Orange). You can't take anyone lightly."
Said Jacob Hester: "Anybody can beat anybody. That's proven. They (Trojans) won 35 straight games at home. Everybody's got to be on their toes this year. It's a weird year."
Players said upsets take on a different tone for players than for fans. Players know how hard even a blowout victory can be, while fans might see the final score and make the leap to calling it 'easy.'
Two weeks ago, LSU found itself in a ball game against Tulane when fans were expecting a rout. LSU had to kick a field goal just before halftime to lead at the break and finally pulled away to win comfortably 34-9.
"You can see it in their eyes when they come out of the locker room," LSU defensive end Kirston Pittman said.
"You can tell during the game the way they come at you. When we played Tulane they came out with fire in their eyes, they came out to play the game the way we expected. We know it's going to be a big game every Saturday from here on out."
Hester said upsets usually occur for a lot of "little" reasons, meaning a tipped pass here or a broken finger there, as occurred in the USC-Stanford game. He said teams that don't show attention to detail can get tripped up by any number of things such as penalties, blown officials' calls or simply a bad bounce.
"Fans look at the game on paper and not the actual playing," Williams said. "We know how hard it is to win. Players understand things happen fast, and you can't take anything for granted."
As the unanimous No. 1 team, LSU is now public enemy No. 1, and No. 17 Kentucky gets its shot Saturday at home. The Wildcats (5-1) are enjoying one of their best seasons with some of the SEC's top offensive weapons in quarterback Andre Woodson and running back Rafael Little.
The Wildcats also have a bit of a score to settle after LSU dominated them 49-0 last season. Since that game, Kentucky is 10-2 with losses to Tennessee (17-12) last year and South Carolina (38-23) last week.
The Wildcats also catch LSU in prime upset position -- coming off a hard-fought, emotional victory against Florida, and going into a key SEC West showdown with Auburn on Oct. 20.
"We were surprised at the final score last year," Hester said. "It's not going to be like it was last year. We'll have to play our 'A' game to come out with a win."
Said Williams: "They're having a successful season, and they are on an emotional high. They'll be trying to make their season off of us."
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Utah State gymnastics will have three individuals competing in the 2013 NCAA Regional Championships in Columbus, Ohio, hosted by the Ohio State University. Action from St. John Arena will take place Saturday, April 6, beginning at 4 p.m. MT.
Junior Paige Jones and sophomore Sarah Landes will be competing in the all-around, while freshman Stefanie Daley will compete on the balance beam. Jones and Landes each participated in the 2012 NCAA Regional Championships while Jones also competed as a freshman in 2011. This will be the first regional appearance for Daley.
The three Aggie gymnasts will be joined by No. 6 UCLA, No. 7 LSU, No. 18 Arizona, No. 24 Central Michigan, North Carolina State and host No. 20 Ohio State. Air Force all-around competitors Linnaea Hance, Katie Hawthorne and Jennifer Larsen will also compete, while their teammate Jessica Wallender will join Daley as the other event specialist, competing on vault, bars and floor.
Jones will rotate through the events with LSU, Landes will be with UCLA, and Daley will join North Carolina State. Landes will start the night on vault and Jones will be on a bye with bars up next. Daley will get her event over quickly, as North Carolina State is on beam for the first rotation.
The top two teams and the top two all-around competitors who are not on an advancing team from each regional will receive an automatic berth to the national championships in Los Angeles, Calif., April 20-22, hosted by UCLA at Pauley Pavillion. In addition, the event winners at each regional site will advance to the national championships in their event if they are not part of a qualifying team or an all-around qualifier.
Aggie fans who wish to attend the regional championships can purchase tickets through Ohio State. Adult tickets are $10, while students, children and seniors (62+) are $8. Groups of 20 or more may purchase discounted tickets in advance for $5 apiece by calling 1-800-GOBUCKS or online.
Live meet results will be available online through the "Live Stats" and "Watch Live" links on USU's website that will redirect to Ohio State's website. Live video feed will be free to fans. The live stats will only work after competition has begun.
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Undergraduate research on the health care system in my native Romania and an internship at the European Parliament in Brussels convinced me to pursue a career in international public health. After earning my master's degree, I worked alongside seasoned public health and medical professionals at the U.S. Agency for International Development and contributed to the agency's efforts to improve health care in countries worldwide. Now, I am pursuing a doctorate in public health and preparing myself for the next phase in my career, still focused on improving population health wherever the need exists.


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I'd like to know too. Anyone have this yet? How is it playing? It HAS to be better than Star Wars Galaxies, right?
Trying to get my mind of the mess that is our Hornets right now, so
is anyone currently playing the early access of swtor, or are you
planning on playing later on? Is anyone playing on a bootcamped
Mac like I plan on doing? If so hows it running? If you have some
early impressions do tell!
I'd like to know too. Anyone have this yet? How is it playing? It HAS to be better than Star Wars Galaxies, right?
I got it Tuesday night, and I've only been able to play a little bit. I'm at level 6 with my Bounty Hunter. It's fun so far. Bioware didn't reinvent the wheel when it comes to mmo's, but the emphasis on your character's story makes up for the run of the mill mmo stuff. It's not running to well on my late 09' iMac because of the on board graphics chip(nvidia 9400m). I'm only able to play in windowed mode with all settings on low, and in a smaller window on the desktop. It's playable but fps drop in busier areas. I hate windows but sadly I think I must purchase a pc for gaming to get a better experience.
As far as it being better than SWG, I really can't say. I only played SWG for a little while and that was after the NGE update that changed that game from what it was. If you're looking for that sandbox mmo, you won't get it in SW:TOR. It's more of a linear, theme park mmo. But it is fun. The combat is smooth and feels good, and like I said the story and voice acting are top notch and keep you in.
So my recommendation would be that if you enjoy WoW, Warhammer, Rift, or if you're a Star Wars fan in general, you'll like this. If you're more into the sandbox style mmo like Pre NGE SWG, Darkfall, Eve, etc. you probably won't like it.
I love MMORPG as follows:
Eden Eternal
Call of Thrones
Pockie Ninja
Chronicles of Merlin
Family Guy Online
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RVP secures replay for United
Robin van Persie came off the bench to score a last-minute equaliser as Manchester United rescued a 2-2 draw and an FA Cup third round replay at West Ham after Joe Cole had delivered a vintage display on his return to Upton Park in a thrilling FA Cup third-round tie.
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Cole, 31, returned to his boyhood club on a free transfer from Liverpool this week, and rolled back the years as he set up a double for defender James Collins with superb crosses from the left flank in each half to turn the tie around after Tom Cleverley had fired United into the lead on 23 minutes. However, as the clocked ticked into stoppage time, Dutchman Van Persie, who had started on the bench, ghosted into the right side of the penalty area, before drilling a low shot into the bottom corner to force a replay.
Rafael Benitez saw new signing Demba Ba score twice as Chelsea reacted to their shock midweek loss to QPR with a 5-1 win at Southampton. Benitez, who won the FA Cup in 2006 with Liverpool, fielded a strong side featuring Eden Hazard and Juan Mata, and he was rewarded as the Blues came from behind thanks to goals from Ba (2), Victor Moses, Branislav Ivanovic and Frank Lampard.
Chelsea made a sloppy start at St Mary's, giving away possession regularly, and Jay Rodriguez struck in the 22nd minute after Jason Puncheon's pass. However, the European champions were level in the 35th minute as Ba opened his account by poking home Mata's goalbound effort, before Moses drilled home for a half-time lead. Mata created Chelsea's third for Ivanovic, and there was still time for Ba to add to his highly promising debut before Lampard netted from the spot.
Five-time winners Manchester City left Mario Balotelli on the bench following his public bust-up with Roberto Mancini, but a strong starting XI breezed past Watford 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium. Joe Hart was the only major name given a rest by Mancini, who saw his threadbare squad triumph thanks to goals from Carlos Tevez, Gareth Barry and Marcos Lopes.
Balotelli sat on the bench next to Scott Sinclair - the man he fouled in training to spark the fracas, and he saw Tevez open the scoring in the 25th minute with a drilled free-kick. Barry then headed home James Milner's cross on the stroke of the interval before Lopes added a third.
Tottenham left the in-form Aaron Lennon among the substitutes as they thrashed Coventry 3-0 in a rematch of the famous 1987 final meeting between the two sides. Andre Villas-Boas is looking for his first trophy in English football and will lead his team into the fourth round thanks to goals from Clint Dempsey(2) and Gareth Bale.
The Spurs opener was fairly simple for Dempsey who converted from close range after Bale sent his initial header goalwards. Bale then notched the second as the home side overran their visitors, before the goalscorers combined for the third as Dempsey netted his second from Bale's corner.
Newcastle's nightmare season continued on Saturday as Brighton delivered the first giant-killing act of the FA Cup third round, beating the Magpies 2-0 on home soil.
Alan Pardew's side currently sit two points outside the relegation zone in the Premier League and have now lost their last five matches in all competitions. They did not even keep 11 men on the pitch at Brighton, with Shola Ameobi somewhat harshly sent off for two bookable offences.
Andrea Orlandi was the Brighton hero, spinning and flicking the ball past Rob Elliot in the 33rd minute after Wayne Bridge had exposed Gabriel Obertan. Ameobi then saw red early in the second half after histrionics from David Lopez, and Brighton killed the game off when Will Hoskins lost his marker to slot under Elliot.
One of the results of the day was produced by Paul Buckle's Conference outfit Luton, who beat Wolves 1-0 at Kenilworth Road. Championship side Wolves fell behind a minute into the second half through Alex Lawless' strike, and that proved enough for Luton to book their place in round four.
Fellow Conference side Macclesfield rivalled Luton's efforts after they launched a comeback to beat Championship Cardiff 2-1. Macclesfield trailed with five minutes remaining, but Matthew Barnes-Homer equalised before scoring the winner from the spot.
Wigan avoided embarrassment as they came from behind to draw 1-1 with League One Bournemouth, who once famously upset Manchester United at this stage of the competition. Roberto Martinez's team almost suffered a repeat at the DW Stadium, but a dubious penalty decision allowed Jordi Gomez to cancel out Eunan O'Kane's long-range strike.
An upset was also avoided by Fulham, who turned in a dire display but still drew 1-1 with Blackpool at Craven Cottage courtesy of Giorgos Karagounis' equaliser. Championship side Bolton were also frustrated by Sunderland, as goals from Connor Wickham and Craig Gardner saw the Black Cats come from two down to draw 2-2 at the Reebok Stadium.
Nottingham Forest saw a one-goal lead snatched away as League One Oldham shocked the two-time winners 3-2. Robbie Simpson was twice on the scoresheet for Oldham before Jose Baxter netted a third as Forest had Danny Collins sent off.
Aston Villa, who are already in the Capital One Cup semi-finals, began their bid for a dual cup assault with a 2-1 win at home to Championship strugglers Ipswich. Paul Lambert's side were stunned by Michael Chopra's first-half opener, but Darren Bent responded 45 seconds into the second period before Andreas Weimann won it seven minutes from time.
Harry Redknapp, who won the FA Cup with Portsmouth in 2008, will take QPR into the draw for round four after they drew 1-1 against West Brom at Loftus Road. Looking to build on their incredible win at Chelsea, the league's bottom side fell behind to Shane Long's late strike but levelled in the last minute through Keiron Dyer.
Crystal Palace starlet Wilfried Zaha failed to inspire a victory as Stoke earned a 0-0 draw at Selhurst Park. Zaha is reportedly being courted by Manchester United and Arsenal, but neither he nor Michael Owen could find the net as the sides settled for a replay. League One Crawley Town, who are currently challenging for a play-off spot in league competition, scored one of the fastest goals in FA Cup history but eventually lost 3-1 to Premier League strugglers Reading at Broadhall Stadium. The Royals were stunned by Nicky Adams' strike after 14 seconds, but hit back through Adam Le Fondre(2) and Noel Hunt.
Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson will not face father Sir Alex in round four after Norwich won 3-0 at London Road. The Canaries booked their place in the next round thanks to goals from Elliott Bennett, Simeon Jackson and Robert Snodgrass.
Isthmian League Premier Division outfit Hastings, the lowest ranked team left in the competition, gave a good account of themselves despite losing 4-1 to Middlesbrough. Hastings keeper Liam O'Brien saved a first half penalty from Ishmael Miller for Hastings, but they were eventually undone by strokes from Merouane Zemmama(2), Andy Halliday and Miller.
Other teams to reach round four included Leicester, Derby, Blackburn, Aldershot, Huddersfield, Millwall, Barnsley and Sheffield United.
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"It's eclectic," said owner Nanci Kirk of the homemade cuisine she serves at her restaurant, now open for dinner, as well as lunch and breakfast starting at 7 a.m. at 2168 Avenida de la Playa.
"We're a bit of Mexico, a bit of Hawaii, a bit of Southern California — it's the beach with twists," she said.
One of Kirk's culinary creations is a Thai dish that she calls Thai crusted chili salmon.
"It's sweet Thai and chili sauce — it's awesome," Kirk said. "I can cook a great dish."
Kirk boasts that the meat served in her restaurant is higher quality, coming all the way from Niman Ranch in central California.
"It's grass-fed, no hormones, just better for you," she said.
A longtime La Jolla restaurateur, Kirk previously ran The Cottage, known for its outdoor patio dining, in the Village.
Dining outdoors at the Shores is still the trademark of a Kirk restaurant, as Papalulu's is situated in a courtyard.
Just like her recipes, Kirk started completely from scratch when she opened Papalulu's five years ago.
"There was nothing in here — there wasn't even a kitchen," she said of her eatery space, which previously had been Rudy's Cafe but was vacant when she took over. She has built it, quite literally, from the ground up.
Kirk named her second La Jolla restaurant in honor of her parents, Papa and Lulu, whom she said came out of retirement in Mexico to be her first two employees at The Cottage.
"I had a 2-year-old and a 6-month-old when I started the business back in 1985," Kirk said. "Papa was the first cook at The Cottage and Lulu was the first waitress."
Kirk was retired all of six months between her stints as owner/operator of The Cottage and Papalulu's.
"I did catering and then this [Avenida de la Playa] space came up and I just fell in love with it," she said.
Kirk felt something was missing from the area's restaurant scene, and she thought she could broaden the mix of La Jolla Shores restaurants where Piatti's and Babarella's have been standouts for years.
"There was no place for families with kids that was not just burgers," she said, adding, "You can still get a burger here."
The combination of outdoor café patio dining and eclectic beach cuisine makes Papalulu's what it is — a fresh, cooling ocean breeze on a summer day down at the beach.
"I now have a little tiki bar with beer and wine and some specialty drinks nobody knows about yet," said Kirk.
The atmosphere, she said, is "casual, flip-flops, dress-as-you-want outdoors."
Her cuisine, meanwhile, is always fresh, and could be described, she said, as "a lot of healthy stuff, gluten-free, American with a tropical twist."
Delectables on Kirk's daily menu include Jamaican coconut shrimp appetizers, Caribbean jerk shrimp salad and her Papa Dilla specialty: two seasoned, mashed potatoes between two flour tortillas topped with barbecued chicken and chipotle pork with a dash of basil.
"It's different," she said of her signature dish.
Kirk also runs a full-service catering company, which has been serving San Diego for more than 15 years.
Dinner is served at Papalulu's daily from 5 to 9:30 p.m., except Sundays and Mondays.
For more information call (858) 459-3131 or visit www.papaluluslajolla.com.