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By Julien Pretot
MONT VENTOUX, France, July 14 - Chris Froome moved closer to a maiden Tour de France title with an awe-inspiring victory on top of the intimidating Mont Ventoux, pulling away from his rivals in brutal fashion seven kilometers from the finish on Sunday.
The British rider stayed rooted to his saddle as he left Alberto Contador for dead with an attack which, if not easy on the eye due to his jutting elbows and nodding head, proved ruthlessly efficient.
He crossed the line 29 seconds ahead of Colombian Nairo Quintana, who had launched an attack 13km from the finish.
Team Sky's Froome, who showed he is unbeatable on a single climb, now leads Dutchman Bauke Mollema by 4:14 in the overall standings.
This is roughly the same as Alberto Contador's winning margin over Andy Schleck when the Spaniard won the Tour in 2009 after three weeks of racing.
Contador, the 2007 and 2009 champion, crossed the line in sixth place after the 242.5-km 15th stage, 1:40 behind Froome to leave him third overall, 4:25 off the pace.
Mollema was eighth on the day, six seconds behind Contador, who was clearly stunned.
"He is very superior to everyone in the mountains," Contador told reporters."
"He showed it in the Pyrenees and once again here. I did what I could, climbing at my rhythm but he was too strong.
"I came here to win but Froome is very strong and every time he takes time from me."
His sports director Philippe Mauduit said: "We will talk and see what tactics we can set up for the rest of the race."
Froome had lost 1:09 to Contador on Friday's flat stage after being trapped by the Spaniard's Team Saxo-Tinkoff, but he came back with a bang.
"I did not imagine this. This climb is so historic, it means so much to this race. I did not see myself winning. I thought I had to surrender the stage to Quintana," Froome, who spent most of the ascent talking to the team car on his radio, told reporters.
Froome is the first yellow jersey wearer since Eddy Merckx in 1970 to win on top of Mont Ventoux, a climb packed with history and the scene of British rider Tom Simpson's death in 1967.
"My goal was to take time from my GC (general classification) rivals," added Froome, who had to be supplied with oxygen at the finish after the 20.8-km climb at an average gradient of 7.5 per cent.
"I thought Quintana would win but in the last two kilometers he could not follow."
Quintana, who took the young rider's white jersey from Pole Michal Kwiatkowski, said: "I had already made an enormous effort and when he caught me I had not much left in the tank."
A 10-man breakaway formed early and tried to build a decent lead, but when Pierre Rolland slipped back into the peloton, his Europcar team upped the pace.
France's Julien El Fares was dropped and the other escapees were kept within range with Quintana's Movistar team setting the tempo around 100 kilometers from the finish.
The barren summit of Mont Ventoux was draped in a thin veil of cloud as Team Sky hit the front and upped the pace six kilometers from the base to put Froome in a perfect position at the foot of the climb.
On Bastille Day, Frenchman Sylvain Chavanel powered away from the lead group, but he was quickly swallowed up by the Sky-led main bunch.
Peter Sagan, also part of the breakaway, rode on his back wheel and showboated to the cameras after claiming 20 points to stay in charge of the green jersey, before he too was caught.
The fun and games were cut short as Team Sky's Peter Kennaugh took his turn at the front of the peloton.
Australian team mate Richie Porte then took over and his long drag up the shadowy part of the mountain thinned the peloton until only him, Froome and Contador remained.
The Spaniard had no answer to Froome's attack seven kilometers from the finish, just like he could not respond to his rival's acceleration in the previous mountain—top finish in the Pyrenees.
There are, however, two grueling stages left in the Alps, with several tough climbs on the menu.
These will provide the perfect terrain for Sky's rivals to try to isolate Froome, like they did in the second Pyrenean stage.
Some of the top names in the sport were humbled on Sunday.
Andy Schleck, the 2010 champion who had targeted the stage win, almost rode into a low dry stone wall in the first part of the climb and finished 10:42 behind.
Australian Cadel Evans, who won the race two years ago, crossed the line 8:46 off the pace.
"It was a terrible day for me," he said.
"I came to the Tour de France with high expectations but I did not live up to them."
Reporting by Julien Pretot; editing by Toby Davis


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Koool Gadgets needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 90 designs submitted by 31 freelance designers.
Koool Gadgets
We are a fledgling gadget retailer in Australia. We're all about being geeky yet useful at the same time. We'll be selling all kinds of gadgets and gizmos that we find, test and offer for sale. We're friendly and approachable and will only speak geek to those that understand.
No particular demographic. We want to appeal to anyone that gets excited by new and innovative gadgets and craves attention.
Our colour scheme is not yet determined but we want a bright, fresh approach to geekdom. We're looking for a logo plus favicon based on the logo. Formats required are PSD, JPG, PNG and GIF. The business name is Koool Gadgets (note the three o's in Koool). We are thinking though that the words Koool Gadgets should form part of the logo. The logo should stand us out from the crowd.
The logo should not look like we're an expensive boutique nor a dirt cheap junk sale.
We have not yet commissioned the design of the site so the colour scheme of your logo will dictate that of the new site design.
The URL is http://www.koool.com.au but it is not a firm requirement to have the URL as part of the logo. Got questions? Email firstname.lastname@example.com
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Chants of "Abby, Abby!" resonated through Coleman Country Day Camp in Merrick on Monday, as hundreds of campers got the chance to meet soccer phenom Abby Wambach, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and the all-time leading scorer in international play –– among women or men –– in the sport's history.
"Very rarely in life do you meet somebody who is the best in the world at what they do," said Ross Coleman, the camp's director, as he introduced Wambach to the campers. "And she's an even better person."
For the fourth straight year, Coleman Country brought a premier professional athlete to its grounds to meet campers, who hail from across the South Shore. The tradition began in 2010 when New York Yankee Brett Gardner came to Merrick. The following year, New York Mets' first baseman Ike Davis was the special guest, and last summer New York Giants punter Steve Weatherford not only spent the day with campers, but also let them try on his recently earned Super Bowl ring.
According to Coleman, the kids' excitement at meeting Wambach trumped each of the past years' athletes. "We have had more buzz this year than ever before," he said. "This is as big as it gets."
Wambach, 33, whose 160th international goal this year broke Mia Hamm's record, emphasized the importance of coming to a camp like Coleman Country to play sports and learn teamwork at a young age. "Watching you all do what you're doing, for me, it gives me a lot of hope for the future," she told the campers, later adding, "The lessons they're learning every day here will matter and change these people's lives."
Born in Rochester, Wambach said she began playing soccer when she was 5. She competed collegiately at the University of Florida, and began her professional career in 2002, becoming a teammate of Hamm, whom Wambach said was her idol growing up. "I had posters of her on my walls," she said.
Wambach now lives in Orchard Park, Buffalo, and plays with the Western New York Flash, an American League Soccer club.


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No Fracking Way: The Natural Gas Boom Is Doing More Harm Than Good
Deborah Goldberg: Fracking Feeds Fossil Fuel Addiction
Clip: In her opening argument, Deborah Goldberg of Earth Justice asserts that fracking is an overhyped initiative that will continue to feed our addiction to fossil fuels and further deteriorate our environment.
Does Natural Gas Fracking Improve Americas Security?
Clip: In the debate whether America's natural gas boom is doing more harm than good, the panelists argue whether finding a solution at home liberates the United States from conflict for oil in the Middle East.
Joe Nocera: Fracking for Energy Dependence
Clip: Joe Nocera, columnist for the New York Times, argues fracking at home ends dependence on foreign oil.
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Natural gas, touted for its environmental, economic, and national security benefits, is often thought of as the fuel that will "bridge" our transition from oil and coal to renewables. The ability to extract natural gas from shale formations through a method called hydraulic fracturing has unleashed vast, untapped sources—by some estimates, the U.S. now sits on a 100-year supply. But contamination from toxic chemicals used in the fracking process has been the source of increasing health and environmental concerns. Can natural gas be part of a clean energy solution, or is it a dangerous roadblock to a fossil-free future?
The Debaters
For the motion
Deborah Goldberg
Deborah Goldberg is a Managing Attorney at Earthjustice, the worlds first and largest nonprofit environmental law firm, where she focuses on legal... Read More
Katherine Hudson
Katherine Hudson is the Watershed Program Director at Riverkeeper, a member-supported watchdog organization dedicated to defending the Hudson River... Read More
Against the motion
Joe Nocera
Joe Nocera is a Bloomberg View columnist. He has written business columns for Esquire, GQ, and the New York Times, and is the former editorial director... Read More
Sue Tierney
Susan Tierney is a Managing Principal at Analysis Group, where she specializes in the electric and gas industries. She has consulted to companies... Read More
Where Do You Stand?
- Millions of gallons of water, sand, and chemicals are used in the hydraulic fracturing process.
- The use of these chemicals—which may include benzene and radium—threatens water supplies and creates massive amounts of toxic wastewater.
- Man-made earthquakes have been linked to the disposal of wastewater from hydraulic fracturing.
- Natural gas is not clean. According to the EPA, the amount of methane leaking into the atmosphere during gas production is double what was previously estimated. Methane, the primary component of natural gas, is twenty times more effective at trapping heat in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide.
- Under the Energy Policy Act of 2005, hydraulic fracturing exempt from EPA regulation under the Safe Drinking Water Act, except in instances where diesel fuel is used. As a result, companies are not required by the federal government to disclose the chemicals used in the fracking process.
- Natural gas burns cleaner than traditional fossil fuels, emitting half as much carbon dioxide and less than a third as much nitrogen oxides as burning coal.
- According to America's Natural Gas Alliance, natural gas supports 2.8 million American jobs and shale gas alone will support 800,000 jobs by 2015.
- Natural gas is a bridge fuel that buys us time to develop new technology and make renewable energy sources a viable option. As of 2010, natural gas makes up 25% of the energy consumed in the U.S. 45% of the oil we consume is imported, while most of the natural gas we consume is produced here in the U.S.
- The natural gas boom helps to reduce our dependence on foreign oil and brings us a step closer to energy independence and greater security.
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Lying to Ourselves: America's Welfare State
In Hamlet, Polonius, the Chamberlain to the King, gives his son what is probably the most famous piece of fatherly counsel in all of literature: "This above all: to thine own self be true."
Polonius's exhortation is one that Americans should take to heart - and his famous words came to mind while reading a recent New York Times article. The article was about the residents of Chisago County, Minnesota, who, according to the Times, "describe themselves as self-sufficient members of the American middle class and as opponents of government largess."
At the same time, they "are drawing more deeply on that government with each passing year." In 2009, the last year for which data is available, the residents of the county received an average of $6,583 in federal benefits - a 69 percent increase since 2000.
While most of the benefits go to older residents, assistance to younger residents is growing at about the same rate.
To be fair, Chisago County is far from unique – on the contrary, it's typical. What comes to mind for most Americans when they think of the beneficiaries of "government largess" is an African-American single mother. But a more complete representation requires looking in the mirror.
If this comes as a surprise to you, it's because the architects of the American welfare state have worked hard to hide that fact.
As David Brooks recently wrote in the New York Times, "the U.S. does not have a significantly smaller welfare state than the European nations. We're just better at hiding it." Whereas European countries "provide welfare provisions through direct government payments," the U.S. does it "through the back door via tax breaks."
For instance, "European governments offer public childcare. In the U.S., we have child tax credits." European governments openly "subsidize favored industries." We provide "special tax deductions and exemptions" for Washington's favored industries.
This back-door approach allows Americans to indulge in the fantasy of their self-reliance and rugged individualism without actually being self-reliant or rugged.
The back-door approach is also grossly inefficient: Many of the benefits flow to "those who need them least." It's a system that rewards those with the best lobbyists instead of protecting those who truly need help or who would put taxpayer's money to the best use.
Even worse, it's unsustainable. The same day Brooks' column appeared in the Times, European Central Bank President Mario Draghi told the Wall Street Journal that the European "social model" was "already gone." In other words, it's a thing of the past – it's failed – Europe can no longer afford it.
Neither can we. When you include both direct and back-door social spending, our welfare state is bigger than Italy's. It is "far above average" when compared to other industrialized nations. Unless we intend to leave our children and grandchildren with an unconscionable debt burden, that must change.
That change, as Polonius would tell us, begins with being true to ourselves. Americans say that they are concerned about the deficit, which they propose to close by cutting someone else's benefits.
Well, we are all "someone else." Nothing will change until we and our leaders admit this fact.


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Saturday's Family FIREWORKS Night Washed Out at Eldora
Severe Storms Flood Infield With More Severe Weather Forecast For Saturday
ROSSBURG, Ohio (May 19, 2017) – Torrential rain during a Friday afternoon thunderstorm have flooded portions of the track surface and infield at Eldora Speedway forcing cancelation of Saturday night's $8 Family FIREWORKS Night presented by Aaron's.
With saturated grounds from three straight days of severe weather and more storms forecast for Saturday, Eldora Officials were resigned to call the event when the rising Wabash River flooded over half of the infield pit area.
Eldora Speedway staff will work with the fireworks technicians and event sponsor Aaron's on re-scheduling the spectacular fireworks show planned for Saturday night.
The next event on Eldora's calendar is a special Sunday night affair scheduled for next Sunday, May 28. The Johnny Appleseed Classic by Miller Lite will feature the Sunoco American Late Model Series, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds and Eldora Stock Cars.
May 20: Family Fireworks Night #1
Bounce Houses, Autographs, Balloon Twisting Clowns, Racing, Fireworks & More!
On Tap: DIRTcar UMP Modifieds and Eldora Stocks. It is points-paying event for both divisions
Coolers: Coolers up to 14" are permitted. No glass bottles. Ohio Revised Code 4301.62 prohibits the carry in or carry out of alcoholic beverages. All coolers will be inspected for compliance to this law.
Carry-In Items – To ensure the safety of all Guests, carry-in items will be inspected prior to entrance. Bags, backpacks, coolers, purses, etc. larger than 14″ x 14″ x 14″ will not be permitted into the Speedway in accordance with the Eldora Speedway size requirement. Guests are welcome to bring their own food and drink inside the track. Alcohol and any food or beverage in a glass bottle will not be permitted.
Medical: A fully staffed First Aid Station is located near the Middle Gate (Turn 4). Hours of operation will be posted.
Golf Carts – Golf Carts are welcome in the Speedway campgrounds, but must meet Speedway safety specifications. The Golf Cart Permit station will be near the Middle Gate (Turn 4). Hours of operation will be posted. All Golf Carts will be required to be registered and must display an Eldora Speedway 2017 Golf Cart Permit. Golf Cart parking is outside of the Turn 4 gate. NO Golf Carts are permitted in the main parking lot. STATE LAW: Golf Carts are not permitted on any roadway. ATVs, Gators, Mules, etc are not permitted in the campgrounds.
Parking – Eldora Speedway offers several options for parking at racing events. The Main Parking Lot is located off of State Route 118. The main entrance to the track is located at the front of this lot. Parking is also available north of the Speedway, just outside of the Turn 4 Admission Gate.
Radio – Portable radios and headsets are permitted in Eldora Speedway. The public address system can be heard on FM frequency 87.9.
Seating Update: Seat cushions are permitted. Stadium style seats may NOT exceed 18 inches in maximum width in the grandstands or bleachers. High back seats or seats with arms are prohibited. Please be courteous to those around you.
Smoking Policy: Smoking in all spectator areas, buildings and lines for concessions / merchandise / tickets is prohibited per the Ohio Department of Health. Designated smoking areas will be available.
Below is the Eldora Speedway seating chart, along with information regarding reserved seating for special events
Download Seating Chart
- Row 1 is the top row. Sections H, I, J, K & BB contain 24 rows – all others contain 28 rows – these are the rows closest to the track.
- Patio seats are three rows of seats with seat backs in bleacher units that set above the grandstand (except Sections B & D where personal standard-size lawn chairs are needed).
- The roofline of the covered grandstand extends to Row 11.
- Roof support poles are located in legroom between Rows 10 & 11 in the vicinity of: Sections A through J, Seats 6 – 7 & 15 – 16; Section K, Seats 1 – 2 & 10; Section AA, Seats 6 – 7, 14 – 15 & 25 – 26; & Section BB, Seats 6 – 7 & 14 – 15.
- Wheelchair Accessible seats are located in Patio seat area of Sections B & D.
- Stadium seats used in this area may not exceed 18" in width or 16" in depth.
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- Row 1 is the bottom row & closest to track. Row 15 is the top row.
- Section NF is non-alcoholic.
- Stadium seats used in this area may not exceed 18" in width or 16" in depth.
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- Row 1 is the top row. Row 5 is the bottom row and closest to track.
- Personal standard-size lawn chairs required in all seats (except in Section NTA Row 1). No captain's, director's, elevated, high-back chairs or stools.
- Section NTA, Row 1 (also known as North Terrace Wall – NTW) is one row of concrete wall-based seats/standing room spots with a fence back & walkway in front. No lawn chairs permitted.
- Wheelchair Accessible seats are located in Section NTA, Row 2, Seats 113 through 139.
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- Row 1 is the bottom row. Row 16 is the top row in Sections SA – SC & SG – SR. Row 22 is the top row in Secs SD – SF.
- Section SA is Non-Alcoholic.
- Stadium seats used in this area may not exceed 18" in width or 16" in depth.
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- Row 1 is the top row. Row 3 is the bottom row and closest to track. Rows are separated by Grass Hillside areas.
- Personal standard-size lawn chairs required. No captain's, director's, elevated, high-back chairs or stools.
- Wheelchair Accessible seats are located in Section ST, Row 1, Seats 1 through 56.
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- Grass Hillsides are General Admission/Festival seating.
- These areas may only be marked with personal standard-size lawn chairs intended for use and may only be held/tied together by rope or tape. The use of blankets, plastic, rocks, ropes, spray paint, stakes, trash cans, etc., to mark spaces is prohibited. No digging or shovels.
- These areas may not be marked until the time designated for the event – anything placed prior will be removed.
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Tickets for 2017 Family Fireworks Night #1
Tickets available online 24 hours/day up until the start of the event. Phone orders accepted through Friday, May 19 at 5:00 PM. Walk-up sales welcome on race day.
Pit Passes:
Pit Passes are sold day-of-show only are are $20 for this event. Minimum age for pit access is 14. No exceptions. Minors 14, 15, 16 or 17 years of age must submit a Minor Release and Waiver of Liability form signed by parent/legal guardian. If form is not signed in the presence of an Eldora Speedway official, it must be notarized. Form can be downloaded <HERE>
General admission
All seating for this event is General Admission.
Reserved seating
There are no reserved seats for this event.
- Saturday - May 20thSat - May 20th
- 4:00 PMTurn 3 Pit Gate Opens
- 4:30 PMTicket Sales Begin (Main Gate and Turn 4)
- 5:00 PMSpectator Gates Open
- 5:00 PM - 6:00 PMAutograph Session in Fan Zone
- 5:00 PM - 7:15 PMBounce Houses / Inflatables Open
- 5:15 PM - 7:15 PMBalloon Twisting Clowns
- 6:30 PMHot Laps Begin
- 7:30 PMRacing Begins
- Conclusion of RacingFIREWORKS SPECTACULAR
Eldora offers plenty of camping space for race fans wishing to spend the weekend at the Speedway. Camping lot availability and pricing varies by event.
Lot info by race
Dirt Late Model Dream, Kings Royal, NASCAR Trucks, World 100:
- Reserved Camping by fee: Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 3, Lot 4, Northside Camping, Eldora Village, Turn 1 South Lot
- Free Camping: Lot 5
Spring World of Outlaws & USAC, Four Crown Nationals:
- Reserved Camping by fee: Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 3, Lot 4, Turn 1 South Lot
- Free Camping: Lot 5
All other events:
- Reserved Camping by fee: none
- Free Camping: Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 3, Lot 4, Lot 5
Restroom access available.
All lots at Eldora are dry camping (water and electric hookups not available). However, Portakleen is on the grounds to pump and fill tanks (fee) during reserved camping weekends. Showers are available during the major event weekends.
Please be aware of local restrictions on the transport of firewood, due to the Emerald Ash Borer.
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Campground Notes
Live Feeds for Scoring and Timing
Eldora Speedway displays a live feed from Timing and Scoring during most race events. The feed displays driver info, lap times, running order and more – in real time. There are several options for accessing this feed. Please choose the option best matches your current setup:
On a Computer
Primary Timing & Scoring Display
Free Service
This free flash-based display updates in real-time as each car crosses the scoring loop. This feed works for most computers, but not phones or tablets. If you have difficulties viewing this feed, download the latest version of Adobe Flash or use the alternate timing & scoring display to the right.
On a Computer/Smartphone/Tablet
Alternate Timing & Scoring Page
Free Service
This free non-flash display updates automatically every 30 seconds. This feed is generally compatible with most computers, phones and tablets.


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The house, they say, always wins. When it comes to games of chance, casinos do have the upperhand. But businesses in the casino and gaming industry don't compete only with their customers. They are, after all, businesses. As such they also compete for their customers against others in their industry. In the context of competition within the gambling industry, no particular "house" always wins. It's an ongoing and highly competitive game … with something like $70B on the table!
In the competition for customers, casinos have many tools at their disposal. Comps—free gifts given to customers from casinos—are used to woo new customers, keep existing customers at the tables or slot machines longer, and keep high-rollers from rolling down the strip to a competitor's casino. But comps are hardly a new tool. They've been around so long they're now an expected part of the casino experience. They're so commonplace that they've lost a little of their power as a competitive differentiator.
Casinos have therefore been branching out with their customer relationship strategies. They've been turning to a variety of software solutions to help them provide better, more tailored customer experiences. Gaming and casino customer relationship management (CRM) software is one such solution, offering casinos the upper hand as they compete with one another for customers.
In this Buyer's Guide we look at gaming and casino CRM software and answer the following questions:
What Is Gaming and Casino CRM Software?
What are the Common Features of Gaming and Casino CRM Software?
How to Evaluate Gaming and Casino CRM Software?
Gaming and casino customer relationship management (CRM) software helps casino managers monitor their most important asset: their customers. Casino CRM software focuses on customer service, marketing and customer analytics. It allows managers to track the relative value of repeat customers, and then target specific promotions and rewards based on player potential and preferences.
Much of the value of gaming and casino CRM software comes from these targeting and tracking capabilities. Tracking a customer's wins and losses, preferences and pet peeves, allow the casino to deliver extremely targeted perks and comps, while also gaining greater insight into the profitability of their various customers and customer segments.
The immediate effect of tracking and targeting is a more personalized customer experience for individual gamblers. But as tracking and targeting are refined and perfected over time, the net effect is an improved (relative to other casinos) customer experience for all customers and the casino creates a new competitive differentiator, tipping the odds in their favor.
In addition to core CRM functionality, gaming and casino CRM software will often include some or all of the following features, ensuring casinos have tools tailored to their specific industry needs.
|Perhaps the most critical functionality for a casino, analytical applications provide specific data on how games are performing relative to certain customer segments. They can also provide more general information on tables, players and game performance, as well as where the most revenue and profit is being generated.
|Loyalty management
|By categorizing customers according to segmentation codes ("coding customers"), identifying customer segments, and measuring the value and opportunity within each segment, the casino can build a personal relationship with their VIP players while maximizing the profitability of their rank-and-file clientele.
|Marketing campaigns
|If your customer spent all weekend at the blackjack tables, there's no sense sending him a mailing about the craps table. Since the customer's data is all being recorded, it's easier than ever to create marketing campaigns targeted to specific individuals.
|Hospitality integration
|Since most casinos are tied to hotels, connecting your gaming software to your other systems can vastly increase the efficiency of your operation. When customers make a reservation online, the information transfers directly to the front desk staff who check the customer in and issue a loyalty card. Then all of the customer's preferences tie into future marketing efforts.
It's important to remember that these features can sometimes blur together—for example, loyalty and marketing functions might be combined—and can be given different names from different vendors. Buyers are advised to read product details carefully and to reach out to vendors for clarification whenever needed.
There are many factors to consider when selecting CRM software to be used in the gaming industry. When evaluating your gaming/casino software, start by considering the following questions:
While these questions will help you get started on your casino CRM software selection process, it's likely that you'll come up with more along the way. The experts at Software Advice can help you answer those and narrow down the list to find the right software for your organization. Call us for a free no-obligation FastStart Consultation: (844) 852-3639.
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"There is nothing so powerful as Guildford; And often nothing so strange."
"Everyone probably thinks that I'm a raving nymphomaniac, that I have an insatiable sexual appetite, when the truth is I'd rather just go to Guildford"
"I love Lennox Lewis and I love Guildford"
Guildford is a very very large village on a small planet somewhere in the vicinity of Betelgeuse home of Ford Prefect see Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy
Since the dawn of time, man has dreamed of Guildford. With easy access to London and the south coast, it is the jewel of Surrey. Guildford was founded by the Romans in A.D 52. In 1976, a bit of the Omen was filmed there. But what happened in between? Well the short answer is nothing. The long answer is, Not Much.
Guildford was ranked number 13 in 'The Greatest Village Not On Earth' poll from The Guardian newspaper.The name Guildford is thought to of been derived from 'Golden Ford Escort' where the first ever, and only Golden Ford Escort was made. The Golden Ford was driven up and down the high street in the early eighteen hundreds by Cher, who at the time was only 43 years old.
Guildford residents Edit
People who live in Guildford are known as tight-fisted Guildfordians and there are many places that residents of Guildford can join or frequent. Such as; The Guildford Cruise, The Guildford Unbenevelonce Fund, The Women's Institute, Church flower rotaries, the Royal Uppity Toffs' Grammar School and of course, The Guildford Schools Of Chavs And Tarts (Guildford County and King's College)
Some notable residents of Guildford include; local hardman Jack "napalm" O'dwyer, Chris Evans (BBC DJ), Nelson Mandela and Walt Disney. All of which were members of The Guildford Social Retard Foundation. Guildford is also known for being the chillout zone for many old ladies or as they are known in Guildford; G.I.L.F's.
Tasty octogenarians aside, Guildford has seen a rise in high street gangs in recent years. The vicious gangs known only as the "Yaaaaaaaaaas" and the "Raaaaaaaaaas" were documented by Louis Theroux in an in depth BBC documentary, "When Louis Met… every prepubescent girl in England ('hey they can't all say no!')"
Using his gargantuan nose Louis deciphered that the gangs were entirely populated by young girls, who to be initiated into the cult had to track down and devour the loveable native Ugg beast; donning its wooly feet as a sign of power.
Furthermore, Louis found that in order to ascend the ranks of the Guildford scene the girls must spend copious amounts of time in 'Clair's Accessories' and 'Jack Wills' among other toilsome hell holes that continuously regurgitated the same brain cell depleting Rihanna soundtrack and don't actually sell anything of discernible value.
Most shocking of all though is as the girls reach the elite end of the gang ranks their skin begins to radioactively glow a florescent orange color. Although the lab tests were inconclusive it is only assumable that these girls are irradiated by the toxic content of the gallons of Starbucks Coffee they use to maintain their superhuman powers of annoyance.
In later life the only two words the girls can pronounce are "Yaaaaaaaaaa/Raaaaaaaaaa" dependant on gang allegiance respectively, in combination with sporadic "like"s and the most common cause of death is unprovoked axe to the face, legally classed as an act of God.
Guildford hosts the world famous guilfest at stoke park every millenia. This sacrificial event attracts about 4 people every 20 million years with each guest participating in a whos ears can take the most shit music competition. However the beardy lady of guildford often ingests the various guests as she strives to become a cave troll.
The Almighty Ruler of Guildford Edit
Guildford is more supervised than anything, by the legendary 'bearded lady of guildford' who can be seen often in McDonalds in the Friary Centre watchfully guarding her loyal subjects. Her subjects take pictures of her like little perverts prancing in her wake and fulfilling her every need. She is an inspiration to many, an idol, a silver lining on the horizon, heck, she's even a God to most. In fact, a new cult, called Guilbarbism has arisen who answer the many of the moral questions regarding her highness, for example, the truth to her gender, the secrets of her charisma and whether she does in fact eat children or not. She is a mystic and magical idol of Guildford and many fear they will never know the truth of their wonderful leader.


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Death and taxes might be the only things more consistent than the Wisconsin football team's offensive line in the last 20-plus years.
The faces of the players and the coaches change, but still these five very large men, no matter who they are, continue to open holes and protect the quarterback better than any other group in the nation. This notion may be tested this year, though, as the Badgers have lost three starters from last season: center Peter Konz, guard Kevin Zeitler and tackle Josh Oglesby.
Losing three starters is never good for an offensive line and can cause problems in the following year, but so far, that conventional thinking has not applied to the Badgers' offensive line.
Last year's offensive line is an example of that. Despite losing three members to the NFL the year before, new players stepped in and Wisconsin made a repeat appearance in the Rose Bowl. If past experience is any indicator, the Badgers might be in for another berth in Pasadena.
One thing that is different from last year, however, is the man molding these gargantuan men. Offensive line coach Bob Bostad left Madison with former offensive coordinator Paul Chryst to become the offensive coordinator at Pittsburgh, but then took off for the offensive line job with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this February.
The man that UW selected to succeed Bostad is former Ole Miss offensive line coach Mike Markuson. Markuson is very experienced, having spent the last 14 years in the SEC under Houston Nutt. Markuson, who was born in Farmington, Minn., said that he was glad to once again be back in the Midwest and working under head coach Bret Bielema.
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The super-quaint Ephraim Public Library, located right off of Hwy 42 in Ephraim, Door County Wisconsin.
I couldn't get over how cottage-like and cozy it looked.
Linda Malmgren, Branch Manager of the Ephraim Public Library since 1995.
She was so kind as to pose for this photo for me and talk to me about her library...
Comfy Chairs and a cozy layout contribute to this quaint library's appeal for residents as well as summer vacationers.
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Fall 2004 SYLLABUS
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Course Schedule: Lecture: MWF 11:30 – 12:20 in Heim 220
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Course Description: CHEM 100, Chemistry in Context, explores current issues and events that are chemistry-related. These include air and water quality, the ozone layer, global warming, acid rain, nuclear energy, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition. The chemistry knowledge associated with these issues is built on a need-to-know basis.
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• "Laboratory Manual for Chemistry in Context" (4th Edition) by Stratton, Steehler, Pienta, and Middlecamp.
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• Chemistry in Context Web Site: www.mhhe.com/cic
Grading Criteria: Quizzes (5) 75 points
Exams (3) 300 points
Laboratory 60 points
Intro. Assignment 5 points
Writing Assignments (3) 30 points
Homework 30 points
Total 500 points
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This has the most natural citrus ingredients of any scent I have tried. I also like the green minty leaf note and the lime freshness. I think Xerjoff hit a home run with this one. Wonderful fragrance.
Thread: Xerjoff 1861
Top Notes: Bergamont, Mandarin, Lime, Petitgrain
Middle Notes: Rose, Lily of the Valley, Mint
Base Notes: Cedar, Patchouli, Amber, Musk
This juice does not take the epic journey that I was expecting. It is a quiet whisper that begins speaking of wind-swept citrus fields on a sunny day. The top notes lend to a bright and zesty accord that is true to its origination in that it is very surreal and live. Taking a spray is like cutting through the fruits in a kitchen, and the talent here is how they've maintained the character, bite, and freshness of the fruit. The appendage of the middle notes is seamless and brings a tough of greenness to the experience but somehow remains subdued as to let the top notes still shine. After thirty minutes to an hour, the real magic for me is in the dry down. Its not a brut like the notes may suggest; think of it as a clean musk accord that is fresh and whispy. I find this more wearable than something like Creed's SV, albeit that SV has superior longevity. This is fun fragrance that can be enjoyed anytime you need a pick me up, and can't be over-applied.
Longevity: 2/5
Sillage: 1/5
Thoughts: Nice and clean
The Juice: To thin and whispy
Verdict: I can't justify the price based on longevity and sillage, which is mildly better than something like Hermes EDOV
Is the juice worth the squeeze?
This has the most natural citrus ingredients of any scent I have tried. I also like the green minty leaf note and the lime freshness. I think Xerjoff hit a home run with this one. Wonderful fragrance.
I agree jack Hunter, it is a wonderful fragrance and perhaps my perception is because I've been wearing monsters from Amouage and CDG. If I were to want a nice citrus fragrance, this would be a contender. However, I have two others that I'm reviewing right now, and one is CDG Green. I think you'd love the way lime and mint play together in that one. It also has realistic notes.
Is the juice worth the squeeze?
I will one day try Xerjoff 1861. I have been so intrigued by it since I heard it existed!! And Scentologist, please tell me more about CDG Green, I'm quite a fan of CDG and Green seems perfectly up my alley, I LOVE MINT, and I LOVE LIME, how can you go wrong there?
If anything I find it really bold and punchy, When I wear it it feels quite dense. And the longevity is exceptional compared to other fragrances in the same genre.
I've had a completely different experience with this one.
I think for a citrus, it has decent longevity but I get much more mileage out of something like Bond's Noveau Bowery. I doused my chest, neck, and wrists with 1861 and the only remnants that remained of it was that which got on my shirt. I will test it more, for sure but this is the third fragrance I've tried from Xerjoff and so far, I'm not too impressed considering the hype and price take. The others were Homme and Nio.
CDG Play Green is much more to my liking. I will review it soon but will say that the mint brings depth to the lime. The vetiver and cedar seem to ground the fragrance giving it a tinge of cut grass and woody effect but never takes over. I was hoping more of the vetiver and wood would come through but I need to test this one more before I write about it. At $100 for 100ml, I get more pleasure from this one at a fraction of the price. That being said, I will continue to test them all and hope I can arrive at more definitive conclusions.
Is the juice worth the squeeze?
I don't understand the price tag either.
Price tag just too high. Longevity 6 fragrance itself 9. Silage a 7.5 intangible 9(It's a xerjoff)score 7.85


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I think Bob and Dale are both working. Night Owls. Presumably those are the kids you speak of. Junior.
Matt never told me. Just a cryptic email saying go away for a while
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From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...Not too long ago, only those who lived in ethnic areas of select cities, were able to buy decent bread. The rest of us had to make do, or learn to make our own. The proliferation of good bakeries has spread to the hinterland and these days only those who choose to, need still make their own bread. There are exceptions to be sure. Vacationers often find themselves in rural or remote areas where spongy white loaves are the only thing available. If they plan to cook and the menu demands bread, adjustments must be made. Now, while I love to cook, I don't make "real" bread while on holiday. I've been known to whip up a quick bread or muffins, but I'm not inclined to spend hours banging out crusty loaves, when the eerie and mournful wail of the loon lures me to the water's edge. I do, however, bring a handful of easy recipes that quickly produce toothsome substitutes for the bread we have at home. The muffins I'm featuring tonight are a study in simplicity. They come together quickly and the only equipment needed to make them is a bowl and wooden spoon. The muffins are savory and nicely flavored with herbs and a bit of cheese, and I think you'll find them to be a perfect accompaniment to serve with soup or the lighter stews of summer. The recipe, which comes from Taste of Home magazine, is foolproof. Here is how the muffins are made.
Italian Herb Muffins...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite courtesy of Taste of Home
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup canola oil
Garlic Butter
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1) Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Generously grease or paper-line 12 standard muffin cups.
2) Combine flour, cheese, sugar, Italian seasoning,baking powder and salt in a large bowl. In another bowl, combine egg, milk and oil. Stir wet ingredients into dry mixture just until moistened.
3) Fill muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then turn out on a wire rack.
3) In a small bowl, combine butter and garlic powder. Serve flavored butter with warm muffins. Yield: 10 to 12 muffins.
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Mayor Don Wesely today presented six city employees with the Mayor's Award of Excellence for the months of June and July. The honorees for June are Tom McCain and C.J. Landers of StarTran. A team was honored for July -- Larry Williams, Colleen Floth, Angela Wortman and Sandi Moody of the Human Rights Commission. (Larry Schauer of Finance is also an award winner for June, but will receive his plaque at a later time.)
The award recognizes city employees who consistently provide exemplary service and work that demonstrates personal commitment to the city. The awards were presented at the beginning of today's City Council meeting.
McCain is a Bus Operator for StarTran, and Landers is a Field Supervisor. They were honored for their actions on February 23, 2000 when McCain noticed a woman passenger who had fainted or collapsed in the back of his bus. He radioed Landers, who called for medical assistance. They were nominated in the category of customer relations by their supervisor and by the woman, Heidi Eckert, who was suffering from a diabetic insulin reaction.
"I feel these two should be commended for their caring actions as I know they saved my life," wrote Eckert. "One of my worst nightmares came true and, thanks to them, I survived it."
Williams in the Director of the Commission on Human Rights and the City's Equal Opportunity Officer. Floth and Wortman are Field Investigators, and Moody is an Office Assistant. They were nominated in the category of customer relations by Donald Arp, Chair of the Commission.
"The staff has planned several community events throughout the summer to provide continued outreach to the community and improve the commission's visibility in the community," Arp wrote. "Staff has met with several community leaders to seek input and advice on the direction and mission of the Commission for the future of our community. They have truly set a standard of excellence and dedication we should all be proud of. In their hands, I know we will one day attain our goal of tolerance and understanding as One Community."
In addition to customer relations, the other categories in which employees can be nominated are safety, productivity, loss prevention and valor. All city employees are eligible for the Mayor's Award of Excellence except for elected officials and some managers. Individuals or teams can be nominated by supervisors, peers, subordinates and the general public.
Nomination forms are available from department heads, employee bulletin boards or the Personnel Department, which oversees the awards program. All nominations are reviewed by the Mayor's Award of Excellence Committee, which includes a representative with each union and a non-union representative appointed by the Mayor.
Award winners receive a $100 U.S. savings bond, a day off with pay and a plaque. Monthly winners are eligible to receive the annual award, which comes with a $500 U.S. savings bond, two days off with pay and a plaque.


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Measures 1" wide and 15" long (for a different length, please send me a message and I will create a custom listing for you)
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I'm sorry, because all items are handmade, as well as for sanitary reasons, I do not accept returns or exchanges.
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4. Using the [ MODE ] key, you can switch between weighing units.
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3. Press [ TARE ] and wait until "0.0" or "0.00" is displayed.
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Calibration is NOT required before first use. Only calibrate if scale is not weighing properly. Make sure you are using the correct weight (not included) for your scale. All models may calibrate with a 100g weight*, but the default and recommended weight values are as follows:
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SM-500 : 500g Calibration Weight
SM-501 : 500g Calibration Weight
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1. Hold the ON key until the display shows "8888" then release.
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By George Jahn / Associated Press
VIENNA – Diplomats say proposed high-level talks between Israel and its Muslim neighbors on a Middle East free of weapons of mass destruction have been called off.
The diplomats said the U.S., one of the organizers, would likely make a formal announcement soon, stating that with tensions in the region high, "the time was not opportune" for such a gathering.
The meeting, to be held in Helsinki by year's end, was on shaky ground since it was agreed to in 2010 by the 189 member nations of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty.
The decision to scrap it cast doubt on the significance of the NPT conference and its attempts every five years to advance nonproliferation.
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Death Summons Father Bernard: Pioneer
Priest of Fort Yates Died of Cancer Yesterday at Yankton
"Death Summons Father Bernard: Pioneer Priest of Fort Yates Died of Cancer Yesterday at Yankton." Emmons County Record, 17 October 1940.
People throughout the whole Missouri Slope area today mourn the death of Father Bernard Strassmaier, beloved pioneer priest of the Standing Rock reservation who passed away at 9:45 yesterday morning in a hospital in Yankton, S. Dak. Death was caused from cancer of the stomach. In poor health for several months, he was taken to the hospital for the forepart of September. He was 78 years old.
Coming to the Standing Rock reservation 53 years ago, Fr. Bernard dedicated his life to administering to the spiritual and physical needs of the Sioux Indians. He was located at Fort Yates in the early days when there were no priests in this territory and made regular pilgrimages during winter and summer to the homes of Catholics in the Emmons and nearby counties where neighborhood services were held. He officiated at the Baptism, Confirmation and Marriage of scores of Emmons people.
On the reservation he carried on his missionary work among the Indians all thru the half century of his life there. Among the famous chiefs he converted were John Grass, Mad Bear, Grey Eagle, Weasel Bear, Bear Face and Fireheart. His parish today consists of nearly 2,000 members.
A native of Aresing, Bavaria, Germany, Fr. Bernard came to the United States in 1877 and was ordained as a Benedictine priest at Conception, Mo., June 1886. Six months later he came to the Indian territory. He celebrated his Golden Jubilee of Priesthood at Fort Yates in 1936, and again was honored in April this year with a celebration pageant which dramatized his life on his 53rd year of priesthood. He would have celebrated his 79th birthday this coming Nov. 15th.
Funeral arrangements had not been made yesterday, but there will
be a Requiem Mass at Fort Yates, it is announced and burial will
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Monday, December 29, 2008
How Not to Cook a Prime Rib
To celebrate our success cooking such an expensive and intimidating hunk of beef, I bring you this short, two-part video of a slightly different method. Enjoy!
Part 1 "Now that's a fire..."
Part 2 "The water seems to make it worse..."
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Ha! Last night we won a 5.7 boneless prime rib roast. We will be roasting it ala Chef John tonight and sharing it with company.
- December 28, 2008 at 9:11 AM
With the high level of culinary skills and the spray bottle of vinegar I am surprised they did not cook the salad with the same flame and by the same methods. Then again they probably used a weed whacker to make the salad and I dont' even want to know how they cooked the potato. Next on Cooking with Cavemen: How to burn fur off your roadkill just enough for that extra crispy texture.
- December 28, 2008 at 9:40 AM
- Greg said...
Wow! Those guys shouldn't attempt anything beyond BBQ bologna.
Now that I think about it they lack the "Deliverance" drawl to pull that one off.
- December 28, 2008 at 11:09 AM
- Charlemange said...
Epic FAIL! I never cook any beef with the grill lid closed (unless it is for goofs who like well done steaks, then I do not care how it comes out.)
BTW, my butter poached roast was a success! I've used some of the leftover butter to make hot wing sauce.
- December 28, 2008 at 5:36 PM
that wasnt water... THAT WAS A BOTTLE OF FLAVOR JUICE~
- December 28, 2008 at 6:53 PM
Charlemange, if you took pictures of this butter poached roast, please send them to Chef John to post. I would love to see how it came out. I'd also love instructions for this. I'm currently dry aging a 5lb standing rib roast and will cook it New Year's Eve. I'd love to try your approach.
Chef John, I used your recipe and part of your technique to cook my Christmas rib roast. I used the melted buttery oil to make heart clogging giant yorkshire puddings. My annual guests said it the roast and the puddings were the best I've cooked yet. Thank you and congratulations on Food Wishes's success!
- December 28, 2008 at 11:20 PM
- Charlemange said...
Jen, the only pics I took were of the pot of melting butter.
I used Michael Mina's recipe (you can find it online). I put the melted butter in a large pot, second rack from the heat. The roast should cook to 127 degrees. Mine was 130 but it was till okay. You sear on the stove top at the end to get a nice crust.
You do need to french the ends of the prime rib for this technique as those bones are heard to reach during the sear.
It was great but next rib roast, I am trying it with Chef John's X method.
- December 30, 2008 at 8:43 PM
Charlamagne, thanks for sharing. Happy New Year!
- January 3, 2009 at 12:42 AM
- Dick, SoupAday.com said...
Funny stuff! John and I loved it even though we prefer medium rare when we eat meat. Great sense of humor in your writing! Keep it up..
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Dinner Tonight: Roasted Red Pepper Salad with Bacon Dressing and Pine Nuts Recipe
Your source for quick recipe every single week day.
Something wasn't quite right with this Bon Appétit recipe for roasted red pepper salad with bacon and pine nuts. While the roasted red peppers were delicious, the dressing tasted fine, and the colors were vibrant, there wasn't much contrast in the salad and it ended up feeling sloppy. In particular, all the mushy parts felt wrong. But I finally figured out why when I realized I had forgotten to toss in the pine nuts—they corrected most of the problems by adding a little crunch and a wonderful toasty flavor.
Roasting the peppers is the only time consuming part of this recipe, but it's not that difficult. For years I would char them over the burners on the stove because it was quick, but once I started broiling them, I never went back. Broiling allows for far more control and causes the insides to develop a much richer roasted flavor.
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- 2 red bell peppers
- 2 green bell peppers (or yellow)
- 4 bacon slices
- 1 garlic cloves, minced
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1/2 tablespoon sherry vinegar
- Pinch salt
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
Char the peppers on all sides until blackened. This can either be done by setting them on top of stove or underneath the broiler, turning them every other minute or so. When charred, place in a plastic bag, tie it shut, and let the peppers steam for 15 minutes. Peel off the skins of the peppers (it should be very easy to do so), remove the skins, and slice the peppers into 1/3 inch strips. Place in a large bowl.
Meanwhile, sauté the bacon in a large skillet until cooked. Remove the pieces of bacon, and drain on a paper towel. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet and cook for 1 minute. Add the chopped thyme, cook for 10 seconds and then pour in the vinegar. Turn off the heat.
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Pour the dressing over the red peppers. Season with salt, and sprinkle the toasted pine nuts over top.
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