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Wednesday, April 13, 2011
New Liberal Negative Ad
Probably the most negative, scary type ad, of the campaign from the Liberals. Feels like every other negative ad I've heard the last ten years, but apparently they work...
21 comments:
- Dana said...
About freakin' time the Libs started fighting like they understand what fighting is.
- 7:51 PM, April 13, 2011
- Tof KW said...
Took a couple of elections but finally the LPC is fighting fire with fire.
- 8:35 PM, April 13, 2011
- Constant Vigilance said...
I like it but I have a quibble. To me, this isn't an attack ad. Depictions of bird poop, misrepresenting & ridiculing someone's career abroad and the list goes on, those are attack ads.
This seems to me, partisan that I am, an ad that points out positions that Harper has recently held. Fair game and nothing shameful here.
- 8:52 PM, April 13, 2011
- ottlib said...
Now hopefully they purchase a decent ad buy so that this can be shown ad nauseum from now until May 2.
As well, it better not be the only one.
Go Habs!
- 10:00 PM, April 13, 2011
- Dame said...
Good ad and to the point.
More please...
- 10:39 PM, April 13, 2011
- Anonymous said...
This isn't a personal attack ad, like the Contempt Party enjoy so much. Harper's record of speaking out against universal health care is fair game. And rightfully scary.
- 6:21 AM, April 14, 2011
- Morakon said...
So do they plan on putting this on TV or is it just Youtube. It needs to be on TV to have any chance of having a major effect.
- 8:49 AM, April 14, 2011
- Dame said...
last night It was on My TV !!!
Good steps... More please !!
- 9:25 AM, April 14, 2011
- Tof KW said...
Since the Reformatories have no problems going back a decade to take quotes out of context, the Lib's next ads should respond by taking quotes in context from Harper's past...
"Canada is not a bilingual country. In fact it less bilingual today than it has ever been. ... As a religion, bilingualism is the god that failed."
- Calgary Sun newspaper column, 2001
"You have to remember that west of Winnipeg the ridings the Liberals hold are dominated by people who are either recent Asian immigrants or recent migrants from eastern Canada; people who live in ghettos and are not integrated into Western Canadian society."
- Report Magazine, 2001
"It's past time the feds scrapped the Canada Health Act."
- "Firewall Letter", 2001
"That's why the federal government should scrap its ridiculous pay equity law."
- Speaking as head of the National Citizens Coalition, 1998
"Canada is a Northern European welfare state in the worst sense of the term, and very proud of it"
- Speech to a Montreal meeting of the Council for National Policy, June 1997
"Canada appears content to become a second-tier socialistic country, boasting ever more loudly about its economy and social services to mask its second-rate status ..."
- Op-ed article in the National Post, December 12, 2000
Plenty more of Harper's greatest hits out there available with a simple Google search. Time to remind voters who this guy is that's asking for a majority.
- 9:56 AM, April 14, 2011
- Morakon said...
Yeah I've always wondered why Harper's not attacked more on his old quotes.
- 10:34 AM, April 14, 2011
- rabbit said...
The ad has a feeling of desperation to it.
- 11:42 AM, April 14, 2011
- rabbit said...
The trouble with negative ads is that if you overreach yourself then they backfire and become objects of derision.
- 11:44 AM, April 14, 2011
- Steve V said...
"The trouble with negative ads is that if you overreach yourself then they backfire and become objects of derision."
That has to be the most pathetic comment I've heard from a conbot in some time. LOL!!!
- 11:47 AM, April 14, 2011
- Dana said...
Rabbit got his assignment thru craigslist while he was surfing the net during his last week in jail for fraud.
That appears to be the way so many Conservatives found their way to their lord and saviour Steve.
- 11:56 AM, April 14, 2011
- rabbit said...
Steve V:
Remember the 2007 Liberal ad...
"Soldiers. In our streets. With guns."
Even the CBC mocked it. It was so over the top it helped lose Paul Martin the election.
That you apparently don't remember the ad is pathetic.
- 12:53 PM, April 14, 2011
- Steve V said...
I remember that ad, and it's pathetic you bring that up with THIS ad you little conbot boreasaurus. Better?
- 1:49 PM, April 14, 2011
- Tof KW said...
rabbit - That 'guns in the street ad' was never broadcast. That's because the Lib war room knew it was too stupid to air. You wouldn't even know about it if a Chretien supporter hadn't leaked it to a CPofC friend to use against Martin.
And your comments coming from a supporter of the Reformatory 24/7/365 slime machine ...well I'll just be nice and call you a hypocrite.
- 2:07 PM, April 14, 2011
- Dame said...
Unbelivable how shameless this "rabbit " is but it is the corevalue of all Harpercons
I agree with Tof KW said... we have to bring all SHITS out whatever Harper uttered .... Bring all to the forefront it is what we are fighting against!!!
- 2:36 PM, April 14, 2011
- Morakon said...
You'll like this Steve. http://shitharperdid.ca.nyud.net/
The videos are pretty funny. Hopefully the vote mobs will show up this election.
- 2:49 PM, April 14, 2011
- rabbit said...
"That 'guns in the street ad' was never broadcast."
Sure was. See here.
It was broadcast, but later pulled. Martin later said it was circulated by error.
Not many believed him.
- 6:11 PM, April 14, 2011
- Steve V said...
Very convincing bugs.
- 7:38 PM, April 14, 2011


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Here's a tasty stromboli that features an olive mixture inspired by pierino's excellent Waiting for Bonaparte Muffaletta (the remix edition). You can use any herbs that strike your fancy in the olive mixture, any meats you particularly like, and you can even use your own (or store-bought) pizza crust for this. I recommend this dough, however. It's one of my best. However you choose to make these. . . . enjoy!! - AntoniaJames
Here's a tasty stromboli that features an olive mixture inspired by pierino's excellent Waiting for Bonaparte Muffaletta (the remix edition). You can use any herbs that strike your fancy in the olive mixture, any meats you particularly like, and you can even use your own (or store-bought) pizza crust for this. I recommend this dough, however. It's one of my best. However you choose to make these. . . . enjoy!! - AntoniaJames—AntoniaJames
Food52 Review: Biting into this stromboli instantly takes me back to New Orleans. The dough is delicious and easy to make, savory with a touch of sweetness from the honey. It definitely is worth the effort, but I like the option to use a ready-made dough if I don't have time to make it from scratch. The filling is unusual -- a nice change from typical "pizza/calzone" flavors. The brightness of the olives, cornichons, and fresh herbs balances the richness of the meat, cheese and onions. The crispy crust and savory filling made me very happy! I will definitely make these again. These would be perfect for parties -- you could set out an array of filling options and let people pick what they want. Have them assemble their own, sharing the experience, and then relax while they are baking. Such fun and kids would love it! - HeritageCook —The Editors
Serves: 4
The Dough
2 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
Pinch of sugar, or a few drops of honey
2 tablespoons of diced fresh mozzarella
2-4 ounces pancetta, cut into small lardons
3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for your hands and the bowl
2 tablespoons honey
¾ cup diced leftover roasted potatoes (optional, but great if you have them)
¾ cup semolina flour
¼ cup rye or barley flour (or white, or whole wheat)
2 cups white bread flour
1 teaspoon salt
The Fillings, and Assembling and Baking Instructions
1 medium yellow onion, or 2 large shallots
10 large green olives with pimento
8 tablespoons black kalamata olives, pitted
2 medium cloves of garlic, peeled
4 cornichons
1 tablespoon each of fresh marjoram, thyme and basil leaves
1 tablespoon finely chopped (not grated) lemon zest (preferably Meyer lemon) (Or orange zest, but see note below.)
¼ cup loosely packed flat leaf parsley
A splash of red or white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon of fruity olive oil
8 ounces fresh mozzarella
1/4 cup finely grated pecorino romano or parmigiano reggiano
4 ounces each of prosciutto and mortadella (or any other Italian deli meats you like)
Cooked pancetta cubes (left from making the dough)(See note below.)
The Dough
- Proof the yeast with a pinch of sugar or a few drops of honey in 3 tablespoons of warm water (no hotter than 110 degrees Fahrenheit).
- In a large skillet, cook the pancetta over medium low heat in 1 tablespoon of olive oil until the pancetta is crispy and has rendered all visible fat. Remove the cooked pancetta and set aside. (You'll use it in the stromboli filling.)
- Pour off 2 tablespoons of the leftover fat into a measuring cup and add to it one tablespoon of olive oil. Set the skillet aside. (You'll be using it, and whatever fat and oil remains in it, to sauté an onion for the filling.)
- Into a large bowl, put one cup / 236 ml / 236 grams of cold water, the proofed yeast and water mixture, the chopped mozzarella, the olive oil and fat you just measured, and the honey. Stir it well. Add the semolina and rye (or barley, or wheat or white, if you're not using rye) flours, and stir again. Make sure you stir all in the same direction, by the way.
- Add the diced roasted potatoes, if using, the salt and one cup of bread flour. Stir it well to combine.
- Gradually add the remaining flour, mixing it well. At some point, it will become too difficult to stir, so just dump out the contents of the bowl onto your work surface. Scrape whatever is inside the bowl out onto the pile of dough and scraps, and put the bowl in your sink, filled with water, while you knead.
- The dough will seem very sticky, but if you coat your hands with oil, you should be able to handle it without any difficulty.
- Knead until the dough comes together and is fairly smooth. It should take no more than five or six minutes. The potatoes and skins that have come loose will make it a bit lumpy, but don't worry about that.
- Rinse your bowl and dry it well. Drizzle about a teaspoon of olive oil into it and put the dough in. Flip it over to coat it evenly, then top the bowl with a piece of parchment at least twelve inches square. Put a towel over the paper and put the covered bowl in the refrigerator for at least six hours.
- About an hour before using the dough, take it out and let it come to room temperature. It will take less than an hour if you pull the dough apart into smaller pieces. Make sure they are well oiled and covered so they don't dry out.
- N.B. Right after making the dough, you should saute the onions or shallots, if you want to use the skillet in which you cooked the pancetta. Doing this flavors the onions beautifully, assuming that you like pancetta, of course. See Step 3 below, for more details.
- Also, you can make the dough up to a day ahead of time. Just put it in a plastic bag that you tie off tightly, leaving some room for the dough to rise. Keep it refrigerated until an hour before using.
The Fillings, and Assembling and Baking Instructions
- Start this process about an hour before you plan to eat. You won't be working on them the whole time, but you need at least a half hour to get your pizza stones or tiles very hot in the oven.
- Preheat the oven, with pizza stones or quarry tiles in the bottom third, to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
- If you haven't done so already, cook until very light brown the sliced onions or shallots in the skillet in which you cooked the pancetta. Let them sit there until you are ready to use them.
- Chop the olives, the garlic (if using), and the cornichons and combine in a small bowl.
- Without cleaning the surface on which you chopped the olives, finely chop the herbs and citrus zest. Feel free to include a few parsley stems; they're quite flavorful and add a bit of crunch to the mixture.
- Add the herbs to the chopped olive mixture. Add a splash of red or white wine vinegar and the olive oil.
- Cut the fresh mozzarella into 4 inch slices (or 1/2 inch cubes, if using ciliegine).
- Divide the dough into three or four pieces. Shape each into a ball and roll it out into a fairly thin circle that's about 8 to 10 inches in diameter. This dough is full of oil, and it should be nice and stretchy and very easy to handle.
- Put parchment onto a large cookie sheet, preferably one with an open end, off of which you can slide the paper and the uncooked stromboli. You can also work on a pizza peel, of course. If you like using cornmeal or semolina flour instead of the parchment, you can do that, too. I find the parchment on the cookie sheet method to be much easier.
- On one side of each piece of dough, put equal amounts of the olive mixture, then the meat, then the cheese, then a few tablespoons of cooked onion. Sprinkle on a bit of pancetta.
- Fold over and pinch tightly shut.
- About twenty minutes after the oven reaches 450 degrees F, slide parchment paper and the stromboli onto the pizza stones or tiles.
- Cook for about 15 minutes. Let them cool for about five or ten minutes before eating.
- Enjoy!!
- N.B.: If you are not making dough according to the recipe above, i.e., if you haven't already cooked the pancetta by the time you're ready to assemble stromboli, cook 2-4 ounces of pancetta that has been cut into tiny cubes until it is a bit crispy.
- If using orange zest, substitute finely chopped rosemary leaves for one of the other fresh herbs.
- This recipe is a Community Pick!
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Street Food
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Recipe Using Fresh Mozzarella
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Blog of Dr. Miland Brown that features different aspects of world history. Not everything can be covered but sites dealing with any historical issue or topic are possible future posts. Also includes sites which discuss teaching history. Dr. Brown is an academic in North America.
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
World History Blog Banned in India!
Am I really that subversive? Do I help to spread dissent or bad karma? Unfortunately, I am not alone. Millions of blogs have been banned.
ABC News Online reports, "India has banned access to 17 websites and blogs it says preach messages of religious hatred, an official said. But in scrambling to obey the order some of India's Internet service providers have simply blocked users from looking at entire domains such as blogspot.com - and the thousands of blogs, or online web journals, hosted there. "
I first became aware of this problem a few days back. Sumir Sharma, a lecturer in Punjab and a regular commenter at this blog, sent me this note, "I never thought I have to disturb you like this because we bloggers in India are facing a problem. All the blogs of blogspot and typepad are blocked in India. There is not authentic information why it has been done. But it is difficult now to access ones own blog through ISPs in India. I just wanted to share this problem with you. However, there is a solution by which I have reached it. We are now using proxy servers to reach you people. No doubt, we can make are posts but we can not see our own blog or blogs of other writers. "
This is indeed unfortunate. I hope this is fixed soon. I hate to see the Indian blogging community handicapped in this way. India is a country which is generally free of censorship. Why are they blocking out the blogging world? I wish my fellow bloggers in India (history or otherwise) the best in getting this resolved.
3 comments:
- Musawwir said...
all the blogs from blogspot are blocked? wow, you can only think that such a rule is god I don't even know what it is, sad is the first thing that comes to mind.
- Glass said...
You could set up a mirror site on a domain that is not blocked in India. You could us rss2html.com to create an html display that will automatically update itself from this blog. If you can find a web space provider that is not blocked in India, you can set up an account, place the html code on a page there, and try as best you can to publicize the URL to your India readers. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
- sumir said...
Thanks for endorsing and supporting the protest against the blocking of blogs in India.
It seems that the ban is now lifted. For me, I can open my blogs and reach your blog with its original address. I hope that other bloggers, who are using different ISPs may be accessing their blog without any hindrance.


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Hey there, i have been very active baking, cooking and eating lately...haha! Maybe after a week break, i miss my kitchen and the oven so much...;p
Anyway my daughter has been asking for breads, cookies...etc. etc....:) It was since after she recovered from her sickness. I think its a good sign, since she can eats! Well, she has been giving me her menu everyday....for her breakfast and dinner. No lunch....cause she used to have her lunch in school. Or else, i'll be in the kitchen the whole day...haha!
Today, she said she wants some bread to school tomorrow. Well, since all the while she had brought redbean buns to school, this time will have something different..:) Pandan Kaya Roll!
Hmm...she loves kaya, as same as my husband....except me..hee hee!
Last week i tried one of the recipe from my dear friend, honeybeesweet's Pandan Kaya loaf with crumble topping. It was great, her recipe was wonderful. The loaf was gone in 3 hours...haha! If any of you haven't try that yet, you should give it a try. Really delicious.
So today i want to try another recipe, its also pandan kaya bread, but its in small roll. This was from a book i have, "DIY Home Bread". It looks nice and simple, so decided to give it a try....
Here's the recipe..........
350g Bread flour
5g Milk powder
48g Sugar
1/2 tsp Salt
30g Egg
200g Cold Water
6g Instant yeast
3 drops Pandan flavour
20g Santan powder
30g Unsalted butter
* Some Pandan kaya
* Alittle melted butter, for coating at the end.
* Alittle dessicated coconut (optional)
~ Mix all ingredients together except butter and kaya.
~ When it forms almost a dough, add in butter
~ Knead until it forms a fine dough (if using a mixer, need about 10 minutes on high speed)
~ Cover and prove for 1 hour in a greased bowl.
~ Divide dough into 30g each, flatten the dough to allow air bubbles escape.
~ Spread alittle pandan kaya on the flatten dough, then roll up like a swiss roll
~ Arrange closely onto the greased tray and let prove another 30 minutes, until its well prove.
~ All the bun stripes should be stick to each other after proved, then spray some water on top of the buns
~ Pipe some kaya on top and spread some dessicated coconut on top if desire.
~ Bake at 180'C for 20-25 minutes.
~ Once baked, apply melted butter on the buns.
~ Place on wire rack to cool completely.
See the texture here...its really soft. the whole kitchen was filled with pandan kaya aroma....:)
My daughter once smell it....said 'YUMMY'! haha!
Of course i've brought some for my friends to test it out. Yup, they said nice....heehee!
Guess i have to make this again this weekend for my in-laws..;p Good-day...:)


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Jan Balet was born in Bremen, Germany in 1913. His father was French and his mother was German.
Balet received formal art training at the Arts and Crafts Schools of Berlin and the Munich Academy of Fine Arts. As a young man he spent his summer vacations travelling extensively by bicycle through the Balkans, Spain, Italy and even Northern Africa. He counts the experience among his most important creative influences.
He might have begun his career in Europe but the rise of Hitler's Nazi regime in his homeland deeply disturbed him, and in 1938 he emigrated to the U.S. The transition was not entirely smooth. His first four years in America were tough ones, and he took any and all kinds of work to survive.
At last he began receiving assignments - and more - he took a position with Mademoiselle magazine, first as assistant art director, then as art director. The relationship lasted for two years.
Next came an offer to art direct Seventeen magazine. Balet stayed for a year and a half before choosing to go freelance.
As projects began flooding in from magazines and ad agencies, Balet still found time to make pictures for children's books. The piece above, courtesy of Ward Jenkins, is from the 1951 Rand McNally book, The Lazy Lion. For those interested in seeing more of The Lazy Lion, Ward has kindly posted the entire book in his Flickr archives.
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Rams Fall to Keystone in Second Game of Regionals
#3 Keystone College - 6, #2 Farmingdale State - 2
Auburn, N.Y. - The Farmingdale State baseball team fell, 6-2, to third-seeded Keystone in the second game of the NCAA Regionals this afternoon at Falcon Park in Auburn, N.Y. The Rams will play #4 Brockport State in an elimination game later today at approximately 5:00 p.m.
Farmingdale State (27-16) got on the board first as sophomore right fielder Terrence Bohonan (Patchogue, N.Y.) hit a sacrifice fly which scored sophomore David Zilnicki (Riverhead, N.Y.) in the bottom of the first.
In the third, Zilnicki reached base with a two-out walk and later stole second. Bohonan singled through the left side, scoring Zilnicki and putting the Rams ahead 2-0.
Keystone scored three runs on three hits in the top of the fifth to take a 3-2 lead. The Giants added an unearned run in the eighth and two more in the ninth en route to a 6-2 victory.
The Rams were led by Zilnicki who was 2-for-2 with a run scored, while Bohonan was 1-for-3 with 2 RBI. Junior starting pitcher C.J. Bula (Mohegan Lake, N.Y.) allowed two earned runs over 4.1 innings of work.
Senior shortstop Lance Ratchford (Oneonta, N.Y.) was 3-for-4 at the plate with a run scored, while seniors Bryan Henry (Columbus, N.J.) and Andy Vega (Glen Head, N.Y.) each had two hits and 2 RBI for the Giants.


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OAKLAND — A 56-year-old man has pleaded guilty to drug charges in connection with a plan to sell nearly 10 pounds of methamphetamine in Oakland, federal authorities announced Thursday.
Miguel Bedoya of Mexico, pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court in Oakland to conspiracy to distribute and possess methamphetamine with the intent to distribute the drugsm, U.S. Attorney Melinda Haag said in a news release.
Bedoya admitted that on Sept. 5, 2012, he met with a man in Oakland and showed him approximately 4.4 kilograms — about 10 pounds — of crystal methamphetamine inside a speaker box in the trunk of a car driven by Hassan Johnny Valenzuela.
Valenzuela, whose age and hometown were not released, pleaded guilty to conspiracy in February, federal officials said.
Bedoya is scheduled to be sentenced on May 15, in Oakland and faces life in prison and a fine of $10,000. A sentencing date for Valenzuela was not released.
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Justin Bieber's heroic evening
Justin Bieber was criticised earlier this week for starting late in London -- reportedly 2 hours delayed for "technical issues" -- and this just after he went out in a gas mask and complained on Twitter about people being mean to him. But he showed up on time, even two minutes early!, for his next show! We should recognise him for this. He deserves to be respected for being punctual. And we should appreciate the courage and integrity he demonstrated last night on stage, when he apparently had breathing problems towards the end of the performance. Bieber was treated and managed to return, because he had to fulfill his promise to his fans. Afterwards, Bieber was taken to hospital for observation. In another generous gesture that had nothing to do with how hard he can flex his pecs and abs, he posted a shirtless photo of himself in bed, letting us know that's he's getting better and listening to Janis Joplin, only spelled incorrectly.
It's like when Captain Chesley Sullenberger saved everyone on the plane.
It's positively heroic.
It's almost supernatural.
It takes real character to finish a job on time and meet deadlines when we're not feeling well.
I can't wait to hear more about Justin's divine spirit and extraordinary will in the days to come. I can't wait to be inspired by stories about his strong work ethic and indefatigable positivity in the face of adversity. Even though Justin is humble, and would never want or expect the praise, he totally deserves the recognition. Because when a child star overcomes the seemingly insurmountable challenge of standing under the lights, as thousands scream his name, soaking him with praise, we are witnessing a miracle, a privilege we will and should remember forever.
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Europe House of the Week: High Life in London
Spread over nine stories, this converted Victorian water tower offers panoramic views of London's skyline and has been voted by WSJ.com readers as Europe's House of the Week. Photo: Knight Frank
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If you decided to skip college football last weekend, almost everything is right where you left it.
The rankings hardly changed at all. Texas and Southern California fans are still disgruntled with their coaches, even after victories. Johnny Manziel is still the Heisman front-runner.
A lot can change this week, with plenty of high-profile matchups and possibilities for upsets.
Five things to know about Week 5 of the college football season, which has potential to be the best week yet.
ALABAMA HAS SOMETHING TO PROVE. The No. 1 team in the country has shown just enough vulnerability (pass defense, running game) to have some Crimson Tide fans troubled. The two-time defending champions can put much of that to rest with a good effort against No. 21 Mississippi, a team with enough talent at receiver and along the defensive front to pick at the Tide's perceived weaknesses.
OHIO STATE QB. Braxton Miller was the Big Ten offensive player of the year last season. Two games on the sideline with a knee injury gave backup Kenny Guiton a chance to play and now he has 13 touchdown passes, though almost half came against Florida A&M. Coach Urban Meyer says Miller should be ready to go when No. 4 Ohio State plays at home against No. 23 Wisconsin. There's been plenty of discussion in Columbus about which quarterback should play. And if the Badgers upset the Buckeyes, Meyer will be second-guessed no matter who plays.
FAST FOOTBALL. If you like your football fast-paced, No. 2 Oregon is always the team for you. But this Saturday's game with California could be especially fun. According to research done by SB Nation's Football Study Hall, Oregon is running a play every 18.6 seconds, third fastest in the nation. California, with new coach Sonny Dykes, is next at a play every 18.8 seconds. Plan your bathroom breaks accordingly.
FLORIDA OWNS KENTUCKY. The Gators take a 26-game series winning streak into their latest matchup with the Wildcats. It's the longest current winning streak in a series that's played every season. Penn State has beaten Temple 30 straight, but over a span of 61 years. Two Florida injuries give Kentucky reason for hope at home. Quarterback Jeff Driskel went down with a broken leg last week against Tennessee. Tyler Murphy relieved and played well for No. 20 Florida. He gets his first start Saturday. The Gators also lost dominant defensive tackle Dominique Easley to a knee injury in practice this week.
SOMEONE'S GOT TO WIN. Two FBS games will match winless teams. Temple (0-3) is at Idaho (0-4). The Owls, last seen losing to Fordham, are 8½-point favorites. San Diego State (0-3) is at New Mexico State (0-4). The Aztecs are 17½-point favorites. Idaho and New Mexico State are playing as independents this season before joining the Sun Belt Conference next year. They finish this season playing each other.


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Multiple media sources report lockout is over… tentative deal reached between NHL and NHLPA
Can't say I am too excited about it. Both sides annoyed me over this, but lots of tweets right now saying the NHL and NHLPA have reached a tentative agreement. Still some things to work out, but that will happen soon enough. It's 5AM out east and they're still talking.
Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie
So that's it, tenative deal is done. Sunday Jan 6.
Daren Millard @darenmillard
Lockout is over!!!! Done!
Pierre LeBrun @Real_ESPNLeBrun
A tentative agreement has been reached between NHL and NHLPA – source
Nick Kypreos @RealKyper
Sportsnet learned 64.3m final cap hit.
Nick Kypreos @RealKyper
#NHLPA #NHL working on trying to resolve remaining issues. As said on @Sportsnet few remaining matters. All intertwined. Sides still at it.
Elliotte Friedman @FriedgeHNIC
Two sides settled on contract lengths of 7 years (other free agents), 8 (your own).
Nick Kypreos @RealKyper
Sportsnet learned length of #CBA 10 w opt out at 8 yrs.
Michael Russo @Russostrib
10-year deal with eight mutual opt-out, $64.3 M 2013-14 cap, 7-year max contracts (8 for own players); believe 2 compliance buyouts
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Immigrating to America
By Eleanor Zeller Disselhorst, Solana Beach, California
My father was Friedrick Zeller born in Klostitz, Bessarabia, Russia on November 25,1885, to George Zeller and Katherina Ergezinger, originally ancestors came from Markgronigan, Germany and before that two generations were from Reutlingen, Germany, also near Stuttgart there is a town named Ergezinger. We saw an Ergezinger old home in Markgronigan which was originally a walled city by Ludswigsburg. He came to the United States on a freighter in 1905 having worked his way to Detroit via the St. Lawrence Causeway into the Great Lakes. Then to join his Uncle Jacob Zeller in Glen Ullin, North Dakota, and later homesteaded by Elgin. He was so grateful to be in this country. He came through Odessa and talked of those steppes and the wonderful trip he had on that freighter and what he saw coming here. His two nephews live near Stuttgart now and we have kept in touch through the years. They were forced to leave Bessarabia and fortunately landed in the American Zone after World War II .They were so grateful to the Marshall Plan. The one cousin's son have visited us a couple of times.
My father's birthday on November 25 often is on Thanksgiving Day like in 2010. He thought Thanksgiving Day was just for him as he was so grateful to be in this country. We always celebrated and praised the Lord for all his goodness to us.


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RnB necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 91 diseños de 14 diseñadores freelance.
The name of the restaurant is RUGGLES CAFE. This is a high-end cafe type restaurant. We are located in an incredibly quaint downtown and have an environment with fireplaces, distressed artwork, cultured stone pillars and maple tables. We consider the atmosphere to be classy casual. Our restaurant is partnered with one of the top culinary chefs in the country with whom owns other similar restaurants in the Metro Detroit area called Deli Unique. We serve FAT portion sandwiches, bread from our own bakery, lobster reubens, organic beef, savory soups, and portions that are sizeable but don't cost more than the average place. We also have cocktails for someone who may want a beer or drink with their meal. We compete with other restaurants on Main Street in a historic village like downtown and want to appear inviting, family friendly, yet quality and cool! The staff will wear golf style polo shirts to convey quality but not stuffy. We will have open air windows for warm weather and an outdoor patio in the summer months. This town is all about people, generosity, friendly smiles, and longevity. Surrounding our building are waterfalls, ponds, and train tracks in addition to being located directly on Main Street on the corner of a brick building. The colors include metallics, deep brown/purples, stone and grey. The buildings in downtown are like old village two story buildings from the horse drawn era.
Professionals, families, lunch crowd, high quality breakfast crowd for weekends, people who are looking for a place to let down and relax, people who want a good destination restaurant in a great small downtown to hang out in and relax, people who want high quality food and portions, but not high prices, yet are willing to pay a little more for items like lobster sandwiches. We are located in the same building, three doors down from Starbucks. The type of people who buy a $4 and up coffee are our best customer.
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text: NEWPORT – The St. Albans woman charged in the fatal car crash that killed a local couple was once the subject of a Burlington Free Press article about her struggle with addiction. Alexis Gabree pleaded innocent Tuesday to two counts of gross negligent operation of a motor vehicle, death resulting. The head-on crash, which occurred August 5, 2012 on VT 105 in North Troy, killed retired husband and wife Edmund and Margaret Moran. Gabree is currently in custody on $50,000 bail.In the Oct. 4, 2008 article, penned by Sam Hemingway, Gabree, then 23, is shown holding her 3 year old son as she speaks about her battle with OxyContin. For more about Gabree's history of addiction and the companion article covering her Newport court case, "Woman Charged in Troy Fatal," by Christopher Roy, read Wednesday's edition of the Newport Daily Express for Feb. 13, 2013.


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The City of Brighton & Hove has numerous sporting activities on offer, many of them based around the sea. Whether you're new to sport or trying to find your nearest rugby club, you're sure to find inspiration here.
To find a sport by type, e.g. raquet sports, watersports, cycling, golf, etc. select it from the drop down box or to find a particular club or association, please type the name in the search box. The results, with web links to the associations, will appear below.


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Also known as "bicycle shaped objects", these bikes have a tempting price but are poor quality and may be hazardous to ride.
You dig your bike out of the garage or basement where it's been rusting for years. You can hardly turn the pedals. The chain is rusty and nothing works right. You take it to the shop. "Sure, we can fix it," they tell you. "A tune-up plus parts, it'll be about $100." Walmart sells an adult's bike for $90. You could get your old bike fixed up or get a brand new bike for cheaper. Sounds like a good deal, right?
I've known a few people who bought a Walmart bike. The left shifter didn't work or the brakes didn't brake very well. After a couple rides, disappointed over the outcome of that $88 deal, the owner stashed the bike in the garage and never rode it again.
Department store bikes have low quality components (shifters, derailleurs, brakes, etc). The people who assemble the bikes aren't adequately trained. Walmart is facing lawsuits from people who were injured when brakes failed or the front wheel fell off, due to faulty components or improper assembly.
Spend a little to get your old bike in working order so you can enjoy the ride! If you are shopping for a bike, good used bikes are a great deal, but may be hard to find in your size and may need some repair. Most used bikes out there are former Walmart bikes—there is a reason they are available. The easiest, but initially most expensive option ($400-$2000), is to get a quality new bike from a bike shop*.
Whatever you decide to do, your bike will need maintenance. If you bought a car, you wouldn't think that just because you bought it new, you shouldn't have to change the oil and filters. It doesn't matter how much your bike costs, it will need maintenance from time to time.
It's fine to get a helmet or lights from Walmart. But those bikes are made with shoddy materials and are often improperly assembled, so my advice is to stay away from their bikes.
*Kirksville's new bike shop does not yet stock new bikes. Walt's, CycleXtreme, Tryathletics in Columbia, MO stock new bikes.


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BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—The Birmingham-Southern men's basketball team saw yet another jump in its national ranking this week, going up two spots to eighth in the nation in the D3hoops.com Top 25 poll.
The Panthers are 22-1 overall and 14-1 in the SCAC, having clinched the top spot in the East Division and the overall best record in the conference with two wins this past weekend at home. BSC has also won 15 straight games and 41 straight home games.
BSC steps out of conference play tonight with a road game against future Southern Athletic Association rival Berry College at 7 p.m. ET. The Panthers are then at home on Saturday for the regular-season finale, facing Oglethorpe at 5 p.m. in Bill Battle Coliseum before hosting the 2012 SCAC Championship the following weekend, Feb. 24-26.


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Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Flotsam & Jetsam from Hell Week
will be released by Capcom this Summer. It's remastered, but, thankfully, not "re-imagined"; as you can see above, many of the original's features are being retained but are being slicked up a bit. I'm not a game-player, but I can see many nostalgic gamers and Duck fans jumping on this release with both webbed feet. The (surviving) original voice actors will apparently be returning to lend their voices to the game.
I saw where Joe Torcivia plans to start digging back into his "short boxes" to review old comics, now that he's pretty much stopped buying new ones. I'm taking a slightly different tack in order to keep my comics-reviewing chops sharp. With Ape's RICHIE RICH apparently dead in the water and the IDW and Fantagraphics comic-strip collections that I follow releasing new volumes at such a slow pace, I've decided to take the "pony plunge" and give the much-praised MY LITTLE PONY: FRIENDSHIP IS MAGIC a try. Too many folks whose opinions I respect have told me that this series is worth checking out. I remain a little skeptical for all that; why would IDW feel the need to produce all of those issues with variant covers if it REALLY felt confident that the comics series could stand on its own four hooves, as it were? My last experience with variant covers, back during the Boom! Disney era, was somewhat less than optimal. In any event, you'll be seeing reviews of the first MLP four-issue story arc sooner or later, once I get "out from under behind the eight-ball."
See you this weekend... if all goes well.
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- Joe Torcivia said...
MLP? These are strange times indeed!
Not to say it won't be good… but, if you're going to patronize IDW, why not go for POPEYE? It's the only new comic I've broken my "retirement rule" for – and small wonder why. It's sort of like what Disney's MICKEY MOUSE ADVENTURES was… owing much to its origins, and the kind of thing you never thought you'd see done new again!
Clearly, these have been busy and difficult times for us both, yet we both strive to keep our Blogs fresh. 'Cause, that's the way we're built! That's why you'll see a Porky Pig Dell Four Color review tomorrow. I really will have to do more of those.
Why don't you go "back to the boxes", too? I know you have some interesting stuff in there.
- March 27, 2013 at 9:35 PM
- Pan Miluś said...
Yaaaay! My Little Pony I love this show!
The series final was 20 minutes of disapoitment but as a whole the series Is simply amazing in the way it's targeted to little girls yet adult can enjoy it on their own level :)
- March 28, 2013 at 9:19 AM
- Pan Miluś said...
@Joe Torcivia - Ow, for a second I was thinking your talking about the oryginal Segar strip... WICH I LOVE!!!! The (often dark) humor, the characters, the unique atmospher...I both all six books by Phantagraphic and I was supprise how better and better the stories got...
I didn't see this much of the new Popeye's comics but what I've seen felt very poor and screeming with rehashing but that's just my opinion...
As for MLP - It's good. I know seeing comic stories about talking cute ponies is obvious "Ow, this is some girly crap" but It's actually very good, funny and worth to be mentioned among some of the best current series out there...
Pan Miluś
- March 29, 2013 at 4:29 AM
- Debbie said...
I'll agree with Joe Torcivia..IDW's Popeye is a surprisingly good comic, thanks to Roger Langridge's writing and the various artists who drew the stories who really have an appreciation for Segar's work and are fantastic cartoonists. (Unfortunately the new Popeye comic is coming to an end with issue 12). Popeye, Classic Popeye and Kaboom's Peanuts comic are the only monthly comics I read regularly anymore.
- March 30, 2013 at 5:08 AM
- Ryan Wynns said...
This is in check with the impression I've had that people my age, who grew up with DuckTales, are actually more nostalgic for this video game than the show itself. (I consider that unfortunate.)
I never thought there would've been "buzz" over a My Little Pony comic. A lot that might be due to IDW's clever marketing of the book. If you do end up reviewing it, your take might determine if I "take the 'pony plunge'", too.
-- Ryan
- March 30, 2013 at 11:21 AM
"if you're going to patronize IDW, why not go for POPEYE?"
The Langridge Popeye book will apparently be shut down with issue 12. Dunno whether the Sagendorf book will continue, though.
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Monday, May 12, 2008
Divine Intervention Idea
In reality, the major use for Divine Intervention is to help the paladin avoid a repair bill. It would be nice to have DI do something useful, while still retaining its flavour.
Tharok and I were talking about it, and came up with the following:
Divine Intervention
Instant Cast, Reagent: Symbol of Divinity, 100 yards range, 60 min cooldown
The paladin sacrifices herself to return all other dead group members to life with X health and Y mana. This spell can be cast in combat.
So it's a combat res, but the paladin has to die. It's possible to get up to a 4 for 1 trade, but you can only resurrect people in your group. You'd probably need to combine this with preventing groups from being changed in combat, and maybe give druids a real resurrection spell as well.
Edit: Actually, Divine Intervention is a really interesting spell from a design point of view. The key element of the spell is that the paladin has to die, to sacrifice herself. However, the paladin is often the healer or the tank, and usually when the tank or healer dies, the group wipes soon after. So you need an effect which makes a large impact, and can lead to the group defeating the fight, but which overcomes the extremely large drawback of losing the tank/healer.
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A spell like that would be incredibly over powered.ReplyDelete
Just imagine what Arena would be like, heh.
You wouldn't be able to use it in Arena though. The cooldown is too long, so it wouldn't be available.ReplyDelete
60 minute cooldown = Not arena-eligible. Spells have to have a <10 minute cooldown to be used there, I believe.ReplyDelete
I've always thought that DI was clunky. I was thinking that instead of wipe protection, it should provide some sort of immense defensive capability to its target, like a target-able Shield Wall on a long cooldown. This would be a pro-active sort of wipe prevention, give the healers some breathing room, and give Prot Paladins a panic cooldown.
DI can be cast on anyone, not just a rezzer. In a mag wipe one night, a pally cast it on me (undead warrior tank) right before the wipe. After the wipe, Mag reset to being channeled again, DI expired on me, and I was saved a repair bill.ReplyDelete
Well, keep the long cooldown (like DI currently) would stop it from being used in arenas at all, right? Note: I've never arena-ed so I have no idea. That said, won't Death Knights be able to rez teammates as ghouls? Also, I'm tired of arenas being the yardstick for PvE character ability improvements.ReplyDelete
Anyway, from a PvE standpoint I don't think this would be too crazy. DI doesn't see a lot of play when I'm running around in a group. I agree with all the points in the post. It fits with the self-sacrifice theme and it is head and shoulders more useful than DI-ing the rogue with jumper cables in order to hear "No, its a wipe"
Heh, andy, I was sort of assuming that the paladin would cast DI for a more useful purpose than saving a few gold.ReplyDelete
That's an interesting idea, but the main purpose of DI is quick wipe recovery.ReplyDelete
Soulstones and self rez have the same D.I.A.G.P (Die In A Good Place) mechanic.
That said, I think you'll see some sort of mass rez for Paladins in WotLK.
I dunno Honors, there was massive speculation about a mass-res spell for BC, and that never happened. Where are you drawing this thought from?ReplyDelete
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In a raid environment, soulstones and self-res shouldn't be used as a DIAGP tool. They should be used to ensure key people survive long enough to do their jobs. If those people live long enough that the fight is known to be lost before they die, then the DIAGP thing should get used, but really, SSing a resurector in a fight where say mages are key but very fragile, is just silly.
As an example of using the shaman self-res in an interesting way: back when we were first killing prince (2nd or 3rd kill), I can remember seeing an OOM shaman run into combat and get herself killed on purpose by the shadow nova so that she could self-res and get mana back.
DI has some usefulness on fights like Leotheras, where it can be used to take someone out combat, but really, the spell is dumb and mostly worthless at the moment.
I wouldnt say its worthless, its a definately helpful wipe recovery tool. Back pre-BC, it was the counter to horde being able to have wipe recovery with ankhs. This is a different way to handle it, but still gives the same effect. Being able to bring back a bunch of people would be really OP....but still awesome. I do wish there was some kind of OOC mass rez available.ReplyDelete
DI was a much better mechanic when you could bubble out of the death or when the person removed from combat was able to do out of combat rezzing.ReplyDelete
- Suicidal Zebra12:30 PM, May 12, 2008
Divine Intervention is unique amongst all wipe recovery tools in that it requires the active awareness of two players to work effectively. It also requires 2 rez'ers in your group including the Paladin, which is a relative rarity in the non-raid game. I can see nothing wrong with DI becoming a self-sacrificing battle-rez @lvl80, especially if the Deathknight abilities released thus far get into the game unchanged.ReplyDelete
That said, I'd be pretty happy with any change that makes DI more intuitive, viable and useful, in whatever circumstances you care to mention. I'm supremely frustrated that Warriors and Paladins are locked out of many of their abilities in the Arena whilst other classes can take full advantage of theirs.
That'd be one way to make sure that ret paladins were in every raid. Hell, I'd take 'em in every group.ReplyDelete
@Kalon: yeah, that was my thought too. Sure, it's all well and good to say:ReplyDelete
"So you need an effect which makes a large impact, and can lead to the group defeating the fight, but which overcomes the extremely large drawback of losing the tank/healer."
But you have to also balance it around the fact that expendable ret paladins will have it too ;)
- Revaan7:48 PM, May 12, 2008
Honestly, the mass res is more consistent with traditional Warcraft paladins than the current DI. However, how about we do it more like Warcraft III, the paladin sacrifices himself/herself to bring back any dead group members, but only for a limited time before they die again? That way, it has the benefit of being used either as DIAGP for anhks, new SS's, whatever, or can turn the tide of battle (particularly if 1 of the ressed is a druid).ReplyDelete
Hell, I'd be happy if they replaced druids' battle res with a real res and replaced paladins (the "alleged" combat healers) the druid's battle res.
Right, revaan, because it's not like paladins don't provide enough group utility. Let's give 'em a brez too. Since paladins are the masters of buffs, maybe they should get mark of the wild too?ReplyDelete
If you want to make paladins the theoretical combat healers, make their seal/judgment system work more with actually healing. Force them to use seals and judgments to heal. Then it makes sense to give them a brez; they're actually in combat. As it stands, paladins are the least mobile and least likely of the healing classes to even be near combat.
What about makeup for the 1o-man raids in WoTLK?.. I probably will never do 25-mans, but, being able to have 10-man versions of all the raids makes raiding feasible for me.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous3:39 AM, May 16, 2008
Mass Res would have no real use in a Raid besides saving a little time.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous3:39 AM, May 16, 2008
This DI idea however would be great ^^.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous4:45 AM, May 17, 2008
I'd had similar thoughts about DI. One of them was to either sacrifice or severely gimp the Paladin, in exchange for either the battle-type rez, or to put some kind of Avenging Wrath-type of buff on all living party members. This would be much more of a 'raid saver' than DI currently is. The cost to the paladin would have to be high, though, like having 10 minutes of resurrection sickness or something.ReplyDelete


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Mighty Microbattery Delivers Lightning-Fast Charge
Apr 19, 2013 7:00 AM PT
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have developed a super-dense battery that measures only a few millimeters, but can both store and release a lot of power, resolving a problem that has long plagued consumers and electronics manufacturers.
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Capacitors can release power very quickly but can't store much. Fuel cells and batteries can store power, but release it slowly and take a long time to recharge. The microbattery developed by the team -- led by William King, Bliss professor of mechanical science and engineering -- can store a lot of power, discharge it quickly and can be rapidly recharged.
The possible uses of the new technology include near-instantaneous recharging of mobile phones, and devices that are 30 times smaller than currently offered. The batteries could recharge 1,000 times faster than existing technologies, The researchers said there is even enough charge in their microbatteries to jump-start a dead car battery, and can then accept a full recharge moments later.
The research was published in the April 16 issue of Nature Communications.
"The active battery material has a thickness of a few nanometers," King told TechNewsWorld.
"Advancements in battery technology are critical, especially as we face challenges in continuing Moore's Law in silicon and other parts of the system, such as the displays, consume more of the overall energy budget for mobile devices," said Jim McGregor, principal analyst at Tirias Research. "We cannot continue to improve performance while reducing power, [and] battery improvements will help offset these challenges while also enabling new form factors such as wearable electronics."
About the Mighty, Mighty Microbattery
King's team created lithium-ion microbatteries with power densities that exceed those of the best supercapacitors and are 2,000 times higher than other batteries, said team member James Pikul, a graduate student who developed the microbattery design. Paul published his finding in a paper presented at the IEEE 26th International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) in January.
The team based its work on previous research by another team at the university led by Paul Braun, which developed the 3D nanostructure used back in 2011.
Braun's team coated a surface with tiny spheres, packed them tightly together to form a lattice, then poured liquefied lithium-magnesium-oxide over it. That dissolved the spheres and left a porous, spongelike 3D metal scaffolding. The researchers then used electropolishing to etch away the scaffold's surface, enlarging the pores to create an open framework. This framework was then coated with a thin film of active material.
The result was a cathode. King's researchers created a matching matrix for an anode, using nickel-tin, and developed a way to integrate both the anode and the cathode at the microscale. That kind of microscale integration "is used extensively for displays and televisions, but is something new for batteries," King said.
The anode and the cathode were fabricated into interdigitated electrodes, which increased their surface area while shrinking the distance that ions flow between them, he said. The electrodes "have a continuous pore network" with a diameter of about 100 nanometers. They are formed into fingers about 20 micrometers in size and spacing. The micrometer-scale design of the electrodes and the integration of the anode and cathode give the microbattery its high power density.
The Microbattery's Potential Impact
The microbattery developed by King's team "is good but not a game changer," McGregor told TechNewsWorld. "Lithium-ion batteries are still subject to thermal runaway issues during charging. We need a better and safer technology." Thermal runaway refers to overheating problems with batteries.
"Battery technology has lagged due to limits in materials and chemical technology," he said.
Silver-zinc batteries "have been a viable and safer option to lithium-ion for years, but they do not have the investment," McGregor added. "Any improvement requires massive investment for production."
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The microbattery research was supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation and the U.S. Air Force Office of Scientific Research.
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The popular Moultrie, GA, farm show yielded a crop of new foreign compact tractors, hay equipment, and much more.
Traxter updatedThe Canadian ATV manufacturer Bombardier used the Sunbelt show to introduce its Traxter XL, designed to meet the needs of ATV riders who require heavy utility work. The updated all-terrain vehicle boasts a longer wheelbase and a suspension system that is different from that of the regular Traxter. It includes a new box-bed with dumping capacity and a two-stage, double-shock rear suspension to carry 600 lbs. of payload. Most utility machines are sit-in models, but the Traxter XL still features the step-through advantage of Bombardier Traxters. According to the company, ATV riders will find the Traxter XL fun to ride, but equipped to make it a hard-working farm vehicle. Contact your Ski-Doo or Sea-Doo dealer, or Bombardier Recreational Products, Dept. FIN, 565 de la Montagne St., Valcourt, Quebec, Canada J0E 2L0, 514/532-2211, www.bombardier-atv.com.
Tractors from India Mahindra is offering two new tractor models made in India for the U.S. market. Both tractors are designed for small farm chores. The 6000 model is the company's most powerful tractor with a 4-cyl., 56 1/2-hp engine. It features partial synchromesh transmission, power steering and dual-stage clutch. Retail price: $16,250. The smaller 3505 model is a 3-cyl., four-stroke, 115-cu.-in. diesel engine rated at 35 hp. Retail price: $12,400. Contact Mahindra USA Inc., Dept. FIN, 17723 FM 2920, Tomball, TX 77375, 800/887-2286.
Italian tractors Landini USA offers three new tractor lines geared to crop farming. All lines are equipped with Perkins engines. The 4-wd Ghibli tractors range in size from 80 to 95 hp and have mechanical gearboxes. They retail for $42,000 to $46,000. The medium line, called Mythos, consists of three tractors from 90 to 107 hp. Equipped with power shuttle, 4-speed PTO and 4-wd, the tractors cost from $50,500 to $57,000. Tractors in the most powerful line, Legend, range from 105 to 145 hp and have a powershift and power shuttle. They start at $56,000. Contact Landini USA, Dept. FIN, 1620 Chadwick Mill Lane, Lawrenceville, GA 30043, 678/662-0116.
Deluxe chore work Itc International is marketing a new utility tractor manufactured in South Korea. The T431 Commander has a 43-hp, 4-cyl. Kubota engine. Designed for farm chores, the new tractor is part of the company's Millennium line. The deluxe model retails for $24,900. Contact Itc International Inc., Dept. FIN, 1152 Creasy Lane, Lafayette, IN 47905, 765/447-7759.
Speedy hay raking Growers can "make hay" quickly with the new Swadro 1401 twin rotary rake from Krone. The rake offers the flexibility to rake 45 ft. of hay from two passes into one or two windrows, depending on the amount of hay, and it may be operated at high speeds. The rake's working width is 22 ft. 3 in. for one windrow and 27 ft. 7 in. for two windrows. It folds to a transport width of 9 ft. 8 in. List price: $24,115. Contact Krone, Dept. FIN, 4985 Outland Center Dr., Memphis, TN 38118, 901/842-6011, www.krone-northamerica.com.
Easy cutting Keep your farm looking its best with a new rotary cutter from Rhino. The SE6 cutter features a round-back deck designed for strength and easier clean-off. The 6-ft. economy mower is ideal for mowing grass and weeds up to 1 in. in diameter. A 540-rpm, 65-hp gearbox is standard, along with front and rear deflectors, a slip clutch and laminated tail wheel. List price: $1,289. Contact Servis-Rhino, Dept. FIN, Box 712, Seguin, TX 78156, 830/372-3080, www.servis-rhino.com.
Silage blocks [C] Reduce spoilage in your silage bunker with the Turbobuster from Trioliet, a Dutch manufacturer. The new device cleanly cuts a 2-cu.-ft. block of silage from a bunker, resulting in a smooth cut with less spoilage. The Turbobuster mounts onto a tractor either on the front-end loader or the 3-pt. hitch. Hydraulic saw action makes the clean cut of silage. Just introduced into the U.S. market, it retails for $7,495. Contact Pedrick Enterprises Inc., Dept. FIN, Box 833, Quitman, GA 31643, 800/263-3460.
Boosted bales [C] Pump poor-quality hay bales full of a molasses-based feed supplement and watch your cattle chow down. The HaySaver lets you pierce a bale with five spears and inject a supplement into it. Three supplements all containing 32% protein and essential nutrients for calves and cattle are available.
The HaySaver mounts on a front-end loader or a 3-pt. hitch on the rear of a tractor. It comes equipped with either a 30- or 50-gal. tank and a pump that mixes the supplement in the tank. The supplement is injected in a bale through the five spears, creating even distribution. The spears are sturdy enough so you can transport the bale while injecting it.
Bales are treated for about $5/bale, according to company estimates. Price: $1,495. Contact HaySaver Inc., Dept. FIN, Rt. 3, Box 352-PL, Altha, FL 32342, 850/762-8827, www.haysaver.com.
Downsized mower [C] You can equip your Kubota tractors with a Rotary Kutter from King Kutter. The mower is part of a new utility equipment line now being manufactured by King Kutter for subcompact tractors with 25 hp and less. The company took its traditional line and redesigned it to fit category 1 tractors. Included in the line are a mower, blade, rake, disk, subsoiler, dirt scoop and carryall. A 5-ft. Rotary Kutter mower (shown) retails for $631 and is constructed for durability. Contact King Kutter Inc., Dept. FIN, Box 1200, Winfield, AL 35594, 205/487-3202, www.kingkutter.com.
Tractor guard [C] The Combo does double duty as a tractor weight carrier and grill guard. The device fits on L and M series Kubota tractors. The Combo for the L series holds six 100-lb. weights and the device for the M series holds up to 10 weights. In addition, it provides full protection for the front end of the tractor. Retail price: $149. Contact Aardvark Products, Dept. FIN, Box 11034, Waco, TX 76716, 800/755-4269.
Finding electrical faults Two new products developed in New Zealand will make electric fence management easier. The Fault Finder from Speedrite and manufactured by Tru-Test lets you find any faults on an electric fence. A large display with amp and current flow readings allows you to pinpoint the exact locations of faults. The device also reads the voltage on a fence without a ground probe. Price: $99.
Speedrite's S250 Solar Energizer uses solar power to charge its battery for operating an electric fence. The system that retails for $250 includes a solar panel, battery and voltage display that is easily transported and mounted on a metal post. The S250 will run up to 24 days from a single solar charge and will power 3 miles of wire. Contact Tru-Test, Dept. FIN, 11915 Starcrest Dr., San Antonio, TX 78247, 800/874-8494.
High-volume spraying If you do a lot of field spraying, check out the new AGCO Willmar Eagle 8600 sprayer. This sprayer boasts a Cummins 280-hp, electronic, fuel-controlled engine with an exclusive Total Control System that maintains constant power and quick throttle response. The result is constant preselected speed through different field conditions. The $206,900 sprayer comes equipped with a quick-fill, 1,200-gal. solutions tank, 80- or 90-ft. boom and comfortable cab. The sprayer also is ready for installation of the Fieldstar precision agriculture system. Contact AGCO Corp., Dept. FIN, 4205 River Green Pkwy., Duluth, GA 30096, 770/813-6546.
ATV disking Tired of flipping over your ATV disk when you want to transport it? Monroe Tufline now offers a new line of disks with retractable wheels for transport. The new ATVD series includes three models with cutting widths ranging from 52 to 64 in. and rated for 300- and 400-cc ATVs. Suggested retail price range: $828 to $1,068. Contact Monroe Tufline Mfg. Co. Inc., Dept. FIN, Box 186, Columbus, MS 39703-0186, 662/328-8347, www.monroetufline.com.
??? Compact tractor Korean manufacturer Kioti introduces a new model in its compact tractor line. The DK40 boasts 4-wd, a 40-hp engine and 33.4-hp PTO. The economical tractor includes a Cat. I 3-pt. hitch. Retail price: $16,400. Contact Kioti Tractor Division, Dept. FIN, 1801 Quality Lane, Wilson, NC 27894, 252/291-6111, www.daedongkioti.com.
Small-job spreader If you need a fertilizer spreader for smaller fields, check out the new spreader from Newton Crouch. With its 50-ft. spread pattern, the NC2000 is an inexpensive fertilizer spreader designed for smaller jobs. Built strong, the spreader features a 304 stainless steel hopper, 3 1/2-in. round axles and either a twin or single spinner. Retail price: $6,775. Contact Newton Crouch Inc., Dept. FIN, Box 17, Griffin, GA 30223, 800/241-1350.


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One person was hospitalized after two SUVs collided at Highway 33 and Wood Street Saturday afternoon.
The four people in the Hyundai Santa Fe, two adults and two children, apparently escaped injury, but the driver of the Chevrolet Blazer, a man, was taken by ambulance.
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After its second go-round on the grounds of the Bridgehampton Historical Society, the artMRKT fair announced steady sales and 7,000 visitors during its run from July 19 through 22.
Max Fishko, who founded the fair with Jeffrey Wainhause in 2011, said in a release that this year's event "once again proved that there is a need and a great opportunity for a contemporary fair like artMRKT." He also let it be known that the pair would be planning another one for next year.
The fair enticed some notable attendees, including Jon Bon Jovi, Edie Falco, and Nina Garcia. Some dealers, like Kevin Havelton of Aureus Contemporary, reported selling out of their largest works.
Karen Boltax of Shelter Island sold a Regina Scully canvas and a work on paper in addition to works by Peter Opheim, Sylvia Hommert, and Jackie Black. Arte Nova, an Italian gallery, sold a large-scale photo by the renowned photographer Massimo Vitali. Morgan Lehman reported sales of several works by Nancy Lorenz and David Allee, a photographer, and as a result of participating has several clients doing studio visits with Ryan Wallace, a painter.
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The PGE and Hire Electric teams earned first place trophies in the benefit tournament at Indian Creek Golf Course on Saturday, Aug. 3.
The PGE team won the low gross category and the Hire Electric team won the low net prize. Columbia State Bank sponsored the benefit tournament to raise money for the CGCC Scholarship Fund.
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Altamura Sourdough - A Happy Accident
Every once in a while, things don't go exactly as planned, but the result is really good anyway. This is one of those times - a happy accident.
I promised to bring some bread to a dinner party with friends. I made a delicious loaf of David's San Francisco sourdough, and I wanted to make a durum flour loaf, like Leader's Pane di Altamura. I also wanted to try a loaf shaping technique that I saw in this video. [I think the original reference to the video was posted recently on TFL, but I can't find it, so my thanks to the poster and my humble apologies for not being able to give credit.] Having never tried either the recipe or the technique, and reading some posts on TFL about some problems with Leader's formula, at the last minute I decided to bail and modify the recipe to one I felt a little more comfortable with.
I had already built the levain in three stages and was ready to mix the dough. I started with my stock 100% hydration starter, and converted part of it to an 81% H using whole wheat durum as the first refreshment (formula below in the "Method" section). A second refreshment was done after fermenting overnight, and the final build was mixed after 13 hours and left to ferment again overnight. I found the whole wheat durum peaked too quickly (6-7 hours), so for the final build I switched to Extra Fancy durum. This was beautifully peaked and full of gas bubbles the next morning (sorry, no pics).
After looking at some past Altamura-type loaves that I had baked in the past, I decided on a 40% AP flour/60% Durum blend for the final dough. It turned out to be fairly easy to work with, even though the final hydration was in excess of 70%. The dough had excellent structure, but when it came time to score the loaves, I found that it was too wet a dough to score like in the video and the result is the top loaf in the photo below. It was scored with the baker's knife, but the dough was too wet to coax up the corners into the desired peaks. The second loaf was scored with a lame.
The oven spring was so huge you can barely see the score in the bottom loaf. It was also underproofed, but overall look didn't suffer too badly. The crumb was extremely moist and chewy with lots of irregular sized holes. The crust was also chewy, perhaps a bit too soft for my tastes, but the overall flavor was very good.
Here's the formula and method. [Note: this formula is revised based on discussion below.]
I think that in order to be able to shape as in the video, the hydration needs to be in the 60-65% range. I will definitely try this again.