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A BOSNIAN couple enslaved a young German girl whom they tortured and kept locked up for eight years.
A neighbour who raised the alarm told AFP he witnessed the couple treating the girl, now 19, like an animal, forcing her to eat pig feed and pull a horse-cart carrying them.
Milenko and Slavojka Marinkovic were arrested at their home in a village in the northwestern Tuzla region after police received the tip-off from neighbour Sead Makalic.
"They kept her locked up, neither allowing her contact with other people, nor to go to school," police spokesman Admir Arnautovic told FTV public television. "They subjected her to inhumane treatment and torture."
The couple were arrested on May 17 but police said they could not reveal further details of the case, while prosecutors were not available for comment.
The girl, who has not been named, had been placed in a safe house and was receiving medical treatment, investigators quoted by FTV said.
Mr Makalic said he remembered the German girl appearing in the village of Karavlasi with her mother and two sisters but did not take much notice of her arrival.
"At the time I was helping them (the Marinkovic couple) to build their house and I did not pay attention," Mr Makalic said.
Years later, he said he saw her eating pumpkin and corn grain used to feed the couple's pigs.
One day, he said, he saw them make her pull a horse-cart "while they were sitting on it".
"They put her in place of the horse and were laughing," he said.
According to Mr Makalic, the couple were from a "Roma family in which several brothers lived together, often travelling to Germany and Austria.
He said he had tried to alert police earlier. "But when the police came they hid her very well," he said.
Earlier this year he had not seen her for about a year and was told by the couple that she was in Germany.
But "when I saw her again on May 15, I took a picture of her with my mobile telephone and went to alert the police", he said.
Local media reported that the girl had arrived in Bosnia from Germany eight years ago with her mother, identified only as Kristina, and that she married Milenko Marinkovic to help him obtain a residence permit in Germany.
The mother has lived between Karavlasi and Germany for several years and was in the village at the time of the arrests, media reports said.
Local media reports said the girl's mother could have entered into a sham marriage with Milenko Marinkovic to allow him to obtain a German residency permit.
Quoting officials, they added that she was found in a forest and was in a poor physical and psychological state.
They also reported allegations of sexual abuse, quoting neighbours saying they heard the girl screaming and crying. They said she could have been abused by friends of the Marinkovic family who visited them regularly.
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Ah, the breastfeeding debate! No, not that one, which for the record, ends thus: yes, you can whip out a lactating boob anywhere and feed your baby with it; kill anyone who tries to stop you.
I mean the other breastfeeding debate, the humdinger of 'breast versus bottle'. The most divisive battle since Oliver Cromwell decided royalty wasn't all that. The new 'civil war' amongst mothers and others who stick their oars in for fun and/or profit. (Really, it's a good comparison: Cromwell wasn't content to just pummel Charlie into the ground militarily and leave it at that; no, he had to chop his head off as well. Nothing says 'I think you're worthless and have no redeeming qualities whatsoever' like decapitating somebody.)
Here at Boogieville, we have already signed off on all interest in 'scientific' studies about the relatives benefits of breast v. bottle unless, and I quote:
"…they suddenly discover that breast milk is actually poisonous, or formula makes people vote Tory...'
Because failing such momentous impact:
'…these studies are only useful for one thing: being rolled up and used to beat mothers around the head.'
No, ma'am, we do not like breast v. bottle 'studies'. Just put them down and back away.
Possibly something we don't like even more however (though we allow love into our hearts while we're not liking it), is the way women allow themselves to be sucked into this whole bag of crap that making a single choice about a single aspect of raising a child can somehow define you not only as a mother but as an evil she-whore hell-bag. Or not.
The Guardian has a small piece every Saturday called 'What I'm Really Thinking', featuring a different 'type' person every week – you know, 'the house cleaner' (I don't mind cleaning shit-filled toilets but I hate ironing), 'the dinner party host' (I have in the past shot guests who cut the nose off the brie), the 'shy person' (I'd really like to be less shy but, well, I'm not, really). That type of thing. Clearly, you can see it's a 'fluff' piece at best.
This week's is What I'm Really Thinking: the bottle feeding mother. I knew I'd regret reading it, but a Saturday bath means The Guardian magazine cover-to-cover (especially after early dinner family Yo! Sushi, when I'm lying in the water so replete with raw fish the 'beached whale' analogy is entirely apt), so I read it. It's short, so you can read it, too:
'I see the breastfeeding mothers watching me as I rummage in my changing bag for the ready-made carton of formula. Those looks speak a thousand words, most of which boil down to, "How could you? We're doing the best for our baby, why aren't you?"
I feel as if they're judging me, looking at me as a lesser mother than they are just because I'm giving my baby formula. Do they feel superior to me? Certainly I feel that I have to defend my decision to bottle-feed, justify my choices so they'll accept me.
They sit…with their beady eyes peeking over their breastfeeding aprons as my son gulps down his 5fl oz. But I can't help noticing how their looks change – a bit of envy maybe? – when I start to bottle-feed. My guess is they're thinking,"That looks a lot more efficient than breastfeeding." You're right, I want to tell them.
I can almost hear the deafening mental processing in those staid church halls: "She won't have cracked nipples, mastitis, thrush or leaking milk. And her partner probably helps with the night feeds."
But I don't want to fall into the trap of judging them too harshly, either. I'd like to have tried breastfeeding, but medical complications took the choice out of my hands. Now that I bottle-feed, I see the advantages. I'd even choose it again next time. It's really not so bad, I want to tell them, you should try it some time.'
Now, first off, I'm inclined to be sceptical of the piece because it seems simply to be an example of a person's own feelings of inadequacy being transferred onto others. The other mothers are firstly looking saying "How could you? We're doing the best for our baby, why aren't you?", then miraculously, they look envious? Really? Wow, these women can really work a look or two, can't they? Transference, much? Not that I judge her for that: what mother is unaware – in this country at least – of the pressure now put on women to breast-feed? And if you can't, it can make you feel like shit.
But christ alive, if I had a pound for every time, in those early baby days, when I heard a bottle-feeding mother explain to me or to an assembled throng of breast feeders (at least half of whom at any given time would have a baby on the boob – I live in middle class North London* where breast feeding is positively viral) why she was bottle feeding I would be in for free flat whites for life. And I have a serious coffee habit. Anonymous does it here; despite attesting to a high level of satisfaction with bottle feeding, she still feels the need to tell you why she didn't breast feed.
And to every, single mother who explained to often virtual strangers why she was picking up a bottle rather than exposing a breast I just wanted to say: stop it. Stop explaining to me why. You have no obligation to tell me that your milk didn't come in, that you got mastitis so bad you considered chopping your breast off, that your baby couldn't latch on, that your boobs were too small, or too big, or too lop-sided, or that you suffer from tubular breasts, that you're taking medication for mental illness, or your cat died and you were too sad to produce milk.
You do not owe me an explanation.
I'm of the view that, all things being equal, breast milk is probably superior to formula. Knowing what I know (and trust me, I know more than I'd like to), that's where I stand on the dividing line. But when the fuck are all things equal? When are any of our choices made in a vacuum? This is feminism 101, people, so it shouldn't really need explaining, but it seems as if it does.
We make all kinds of choices as mothers that represent compromises between what we view as 'perfect' and what we recognise as 'achievable' and trust me when I say that you will make far more compromised decisions about your children as they grow than whether to feed breast or formula.
Fortunately for the confused amongst you, I can settle the whole Bottle-feeding: does it make you evil? debate with a few simple questions:
1. Do you love your baby?
2. Do you provide your baby with enough nutrition so that the scale needle goes up with time instead of down?
3. Is your feeding method of choice – discounting any feelings of inadequacy you may feel coerced into having – working for you?
If you answer yes to all three, then you have Bingo. Collect your prize money and go out and celebrate. Which of course, you can do in far more style if you're not breast feeding.
Personally? I breast fed both mine for two equally simple reasons: 1. neither of the little bastards would take a bottle, and 2. breast feeding – which I hadn't seriously considered doing but was willing to give it a go – really worked for me; being naturally haphazard and a bit forgetful, I found it a real bonus that I could never go out and forget to take my breasts. Rest assured, however, that if it hadn't worked for me – for any reason whatsoever – I'd have dropped it like a hot one. I know, I have no shame.
And, so we arrive back at 'scientific studies'. Yes, they'll try and guilt trip a bottle feeder. They'll tell you useless stuff like your child will have one less ear infection a year which, sure, is good, but is in no way better for your baby than having a happy mother. Or they'll tell you a breast fed baby will perform marginally better on IQ tests than bottlers, which will sound important until you score yourself some Stephen J. Gould, and realise IQ tests are for shit anyway.
And to round it all off (thank christ I hear you mutter), this came along sometime after I'd weaned L'il Boo:
'Six months of breastmilk alone is too long and could harm babies, scientists now say'
Six months was the recommended time when L'il Boo was a babba. I had the what were then new-ish guidelines in mind when I was thinking about weaning him. Did I worry when the new study came out? Of course not: I said I had them in mind; I didn't follow them slavishly. I responded to my baby according to his needs. As long as breast milk seemed to satisfy him, I didn't introduce solids. When it started to look like he needed something more, I gave him more.
In the event, he actually went 5.5 months before gnashing down on broccoli florets (we followed baby-led weaning principles). And is he showing signs of food allergies or iron deficiency (both cited by the study as possible effects of delayed introduction of solids)? Nope, not so far but you know if he does? I will be satisfied that I did the best I could given what I knew at the time.
What more can you ask for?
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Once was hilarious. Twice was amusing. Three times? This shark has officially been jumped.
On the heels of Sgt. Scott Moore's successful attempt to ask out "Friends With Benefits" star Mila Kunis, and then Cpl. Kelsey De Santis taking the opportunity to make a play for her co-star Justin Timberlake, we have Sgt. Ray Lewis.
The object of his affection? "Hot in Cleveland" star Betty White. (Wouldn't "Benefits" star Patricia Clarkson have been more appropriate?)
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Clearly aware that anything involving White instantly becomes an internet sensation, Lewis made his move on the 90 year-old comic actress.
Running full tilt and struggling to catch his breath, Lewis performs a serious of physical challenges in the video before addressing White. He identifies himself as Sgt. Ray Lewis, "Yeah, like the football player. And I know you love football players."
A quick uniform change and a rose later, Lewis makes his pitch.
Late Monday, Lewis received his reply.
"I am deeply flattered and truly appreciate the invitation, as everyone knows I love a man in uniform ... but unfortunately I cannot accept, as I will be taping an episode of 'Hot In Cleveland," White said in a statement to Access Hollywood.
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IN 2011, I started a public charter elementary school as the principal. My organization, Uncommon Schools, manages charter schools for the bottom line, which in our case is student achievement. Some 92 percent of my school's students live below the poverty line, and the urgency of our faculty's work is what motivates us to be great every day.
But the overwhelming need to be great can also swallow people up. If teachers are underperforming, or if student achievement appears to be plateauing, teachers can become paralyzed and fall prey to self-doubt or frustration.
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When I read reports of low teacher morale across the nation, I believe them, but I don't see much of that in our workplace. We all work hard in a very demanding environment, but our teachers love their jobs. The key to workplace satisfaction is doing a job well, and our most powerful tool for ensuring that is practice.


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Post subject: Dining Out: Ramen in Austin (Michi Ramen and Ramen Tatsuya)
When we moved to Austin, Texas in 2009, the type of restaurant that we missed the most was a
("ramen shop"). Having spent well over a decade living in the San Francisco Bay Area, we had become spoiled by not only the availability of ramen, but also the quality and variety of ramen. Most people know ramen as the homemade instant noodle soup made from dried noodles and special powders that borrows the same name. However, real ramen is a truly satisfying, labor intensive, and difficult dish to make well. In the last year, ramen has finally arrived in Austin and it's not only good, it's great.
I'll start off by waxing poetic about ramen for a bit. I don't know if it's part of the nature of the Japanese culture or some other mysterious force that drove what should have been a dish that was nothing more than noodles in soup to evolve into one of the ultimate expressions of cooking. Over the years, every detail of ramen making has been improved over and over as ramen chefs strive for perfection. In a similar way, ramen lovers seek out different
in hopes that they find one even better than the last. (One of the greatest movies about the love of food ever made,
, is about the pursuit of the perfect bowl of ramen.)
If I were to describe ramen, I would break it down into three components: the noodles, the broth, and the toppings. The noodles are long and can come in a variety of thicknesses both thin and thick with either a square or circular cross section and can be straight or curly. My preference is for a medium thickness noodle which provides just the slightest bit of resistance to chewing similar to pasta cooked
al dente
. Thinner noodles can often lack texture (if overcooked) or be too chewy (if undercooked) because they tend to be cooked more uniformly. (A larger cross section means the exterior of the noodle can have a slightly different texture than the core. A thin noodle will cook through before any textural gradient can form.) Thicker noodles, even when cooked properly, often have just too much substance and can result in the ratio of noodles and broth being thrown off while eating. The most important aspect of the noodles isn't their shape. It's how they are made that differentiates them from other noodles. The ingredients are simple: flour, salt, water, and an alkaline solution called
. The alkaline solution (typically a mix of sodium carbonate and / or potassium carbonate) changes the texture, flavor, and color of the wheat flour in much the same way that alkali treated cornmeal (such as masa) no longer tastes or looks like regular cornmeal but becomes its own unique ingredient. Because of the alkali treatment, the noodles take on a yellow hue (not from eggs, as many would assume), have a pleasing, slightly alkaline flavor, and have a unique "bounce" to the chew. Making noodles is in itself an art form and few
actually make their own, choosing instead to purchase fresh noodles from specialized ramen noodle makers.
The broth is often the most complex component of ramen. There are several different kinds of broth generally made with some combination of chicken, pork, fish, seaweed, and vegetables. Many ramen have a light, almost clear broth such as
shio ramen
("salty ramen") which is typically made with chicken and fish and cooked long enough to extract flavor from the meat and bones but not long enough to cloud the broth. Or,
shoyu ramen
("soy sauce ramen") which is typically made with a chicken and vegetable broth seasoned liberally with Japanese soy sauce. These ramen are light and, even though they are hearty and served hot, quite refreshing.
Tonkotsu ramen
("pork bone ramen") is an example of a richer and thicker broth which is made by boiling pork bones to extract as much flavor, fat, and gelatin from the bones as possible making an unctious, thick, white broth that is then seasoned for service. A well-made
broth can take 24 hours or more of cooking in order to produce the rich and heavy broth that has a high probability of leaving the diner in a blissful food coma.
Toppings for ramen are also widely varied including
(pork that has been rolled and braised at low temperature typically seasoned with honey and soy sauce),
(roasted seaweed sheets), eggs (often poached [
onsen tamago
], marinated and soft boiled [
], or hard boiled),
(fish cake),
(marinated bamboo shoots), scallions, spinach, sweet corn, butter, bean sprouts, garlic, chili seasoning,
(sesame oil),
beni shoga
(pickled ginger), and more. A lot of people would consider
the most important topping as it is the traditional protein served with ramen with many
offering options to add additional
to the ramen to make it an even heartier meal.
I could go on and on about ramen: the proper temperature the broth should be served at (it should be so hot that slurping, which incorporates cool air, is a necessity), the availability of
(the option to purchase additional noodles after one has finished their noodles but still has broth remaining), the relatively recent popularity of miso ramen (and even more recent
variant of spicy ramen)... but I should probably get on with the coverage of ramen in Austin.
Our story of ramen in Austin began when we moved to Austin nearly four years ago. In California, we ate ramen every few weeks. Whenever we felt like it, we had a variety of styles to choose from with our favorite haunts being Ringerhut (for their
Nagaski champon
, a seafood ramen served in a starch thickened soup), Ramen Halu (for their rich
ramen), Maruichi (for their
(black garlic) ramen), and, our all-time favorite, Santouka Ramen (for their spicy miso ramen). It was only natural that we would start to crave ramen while living in Austin and so the search for something passable (something that would satisfy our cravings) began. I started with Yelp and found a moderately well reviewed restaurant called Banzai that reportedly served ramen. The
two ramens we tried were barely a step up from instant noodles
with fresh ingredient toppings added (none of which reminded us of ramen toppings). We tried Musashino's ramen offering (a lunch time feature from this excellent sushi restaurant) where again
the ramen was no good
. Their biggest crime: instead of boiling pork bones so long the broth turns milky white, they simply added milk to the broth of their Hakata ramen (taking the "milky" description a little too literally). Their second biggest crime: ruining any chance of tasting the broth in their shoyu ramen by serving smoked beef brisket with it (and calling it "traditional" on the menu). We then tried Origami Sushi where a
miso ramen was available on their dinner menu which was still no good
. At this point, I began to alternate between complaining and pontificating about the need for a
in Austin - a restaurant dedicated to the craft of making ramen. These Japanese restaurants adding ramen to their menus just to provide some variety for their guests simply wouldn't cut it. I told this to a waiter at Fino (who was considering starting a ramen business); I complained about the lack of ramen availability to my fellow restaurant critic panelists begging for suggestions and recommendations; I told as many Austin food bloggers that were willing to hear me talk about this noodle dish that had somehow become the one food item I missed the most. Alas, there was no ramen to be found.
Over the years, we satisfied our itch by seeking out ramen whenever we could while on vacation in New York City (Ippudo - just above average ramen but very hip vibe), Chicago (Noodles by Takashi Yagihashi - a straightforward ramen that satisfies but isn't phenomenal), and the San Francisco Bay Area (Orenchi - amazing chashu and
broth, Santouka, Ramen Dojo), but it would be nice to have some ramen closer to home. In November 2011, we paid a visit to Komé which had opened up the previous month and was serving ramen at lunch. At the time, Komé was
serving the best ramen in Austin
but it still left a lot to be desired (and not quite good enough for us to return). Desperate, we drove to Houston and tried six different ramens all around town in hopes that a mega-metropolis known for their Asian cuisine would have a satisfying ramen. Of the traditional ramens, we only found one which we could recommend (the shoyu ramen served at Kata Robata). Then a miracle happened.
Michi Ramen opened their food truck for business serving fifty bowls of tokotsu ramen per service in North Austin around late April to early May 2012.
We were in ramen bliss
and even in the 100°F weather we would find time to make the trek up north to eat ramen.
ramen broth wasn't just good, it was great. One of the best examples of tokotsu broth we had tasted with richness that seemed like it was otherworldly.
Unfortunately, eating a bowl of piping hot, super heavy noodle soup outdoors with only a thin mesh sheet hung over picnic tables and chairs to shield diners from the scorching Texas sun just wasn't the best situation over all. On June 17, 2012, Michi Ramen served their last bowl of ramen from their food truck and (having sold out every service and therefore certain there was ample demand for ramen) began their search for a brick and mortar restaurant. Once again, there was no ramen in Austin.
A month passed and then a slow buzz started to build into a deafening roar which was impossible to ignore if you paid any attention to the food scene in Austin. The town's first
was about to open and through excellent use of social media, everyone who bothered to seek them out could
follow along on Facebook
as Ramen Tatsu-ya painted their walls, designed their chairs and tables, experimented with side dishes, and teased the general public with "ramen shop coming soon" signs. It seemed that everyone who missed Michi Ramen's short run as a food truck was now gearing up to hit Ramen Tatsu-ya as soon as it opened. On August 24, 2012, Ramen Tatsu-ya (8557 Research Blvd # 126, Austin, TX) opened for business and was immediately overwhelmed. For months, the reports from friends who lived closer to the
came flooding in: "excellent broth"; "good but a little thin compared to Michi"; "lines are too long - waited 45 minutes"; "go at 9pm on Thursday". I didn't get a chance to try Ramen Tatsu-ya for myself until after Christmas 2012 when we showed up after 9pm on a Thursday (the place was packed and the line was almost extending out the door).
Over the next three weeks, we would return to Ramen Tatsu-ya three times tasting the different ramen variations. Their
broth, although not as rich as Michi Ramen's broth, was full-flavored, nuanced, and delicious. Ramen Tatsu-ya uses the thinner noodles you would find in a traditional Hakata
ramen but not so thin that they don't provide the pleasant chewiness that ramen noodles have. They also have the flavor of authentic alkali treated ramen noodles. The
Ramen Tatsu-ya serves is a roasted rolled pork belly finished with a quick sear to bring out more flavor of browned pork, honey, and soy sauce. The end result is an exquisite
as good as the best I've ever eaten. In fact, I would say the
is the most pleasurable thing to eat at Ramen Tatsu-ya. (They serve an excellent
chashu bowl
- for $5; $4 when purchased with ramen - that has an ample serving of their amazing
chopped up and served over steaming white rice and topped with refreshing chopped scallions which I crave more often than their ramen.)
Ramen Tatsu-ya also allows you to easily customize your ramen with additions like the "spicy bomb" which makes your ramen spicy (but it doesn't just add heat, it also adds complex flavor some of which reminded us of the complexities of spicy Korean foods). If straight up chile pepper heat is what you're looking for, then "fire in a bowl bomb" adds the potent spiciness of habaneros to your broth. One of Tina's favorite toppings is the brussels sprouts (browned until nutty and slightly bitter) which adds yet another dimension to the noodle soup. We did find that the ramen overall was fairly salty on all three visits (and five bowls of ramen). By the third visit, we had learned the secret - order the ramen "less salty" and they provide you a small bowl of unsalted broth along with your ramen so you can adjust the saltiness of the broth without watering down the soup.
(dipping style ramen), where thick ramen noodles are provided with a heavy broth (more concentrated than their regular ramen broth) to be eaten by dipping the noodles into the sauce and eating the noodles without soup, is also available.
Overall, Ramen Tatsu-ya is pushing out some excellent ramen with wonderful toppings as their greatest achievement and an impressive broth.
Seating is fairly limited at Ramen Tatsu-ya, which might contribute to their long lines. Most of the tables are "community" tables where the people dining next to you could be strangers (allowing for a bonding opportunity with other Austinites who love ramen). There are a few tables against the wall where a couple could sit by themselves, but at really busy times, you might be asked if you would mind joining another couple willing to share their table. (You can, of course, refuse and wait for the next available table while the next group in line gets the opportunity to sit with strangers.) One last comment about their space is that either due to poor ventilation or the size of their kitchen and dining areas, the smell of charring
permeates the air. It's a wonderful smokey and savory smell that gets your saliva going as you stand in line and brings wonderful and pleasant thoughts to mind... but lingers on your clothes and hair until you wash them.
Seven months after serving their last bowl of ramen from the food truck, Michi Ramen (6519 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX) opened the doors to their restaurant and started their soft opening. I ate there three times in their first 13 days and could not be happier that they had maintained the quality of their superb broth.
Since a food coma inducing super rich and hearty broth isn't for everyone, Michi Ramen offers three different levels of richness: stout (their richest full-bodied broth that is most similar to what was served at the food truck), regular (a rich broth), and light (a full flavored but less fatty broth). I plan on making a trip to eat both Michi Ramen and Ramen Tatsu-ya on the same night so I can properly compare the broths, but, making a judgement based on my taste memory, I would place Ramen Tatsu-ya's broth richness somewhere between Michi Ramen's regular and light.
When they opened, Michi Ramen served a low temperature braised rolled pork belly (very traditional), but I found that that particular execution of that particular method of preparation for that particular cut in Michi Ramen's ultra-rich broth to not work as well as it should have. Michi Ramen has since switched to the pork shoulder
which they prepared during the summer and served at their food truck which I feel works decently well. It sounds like they're working on perfecting their pork belly recipe and might offer it as option on their menu in the future. (Pictured here in the Michi Ramen bowl is the pork belly from their very first night.) The noodles are made for Michi Ramen by a popular ramen noodle company in California who provides for many of the top notch
on the West Coast and is flown in fresh. The texture, thickness, springiness, and flavor are just right (probably since I love West Coast ramen so much).
Sapporo Ramen (named after the city where miso ramen was first known to be served) has the
broth with sweet miso paste, butter, corn, and bean sprouts. We really enjoyed the balance of the miso with the stout broth when we had it during the summer, but when we tried it with the light broth found it a little overpowering. It could have been that the kitchen was a tad heavy handed that night with our miso or that the miso just works better in the richer and fattier soup bases.
Michi Ramen also has a vegetarian soup and allows you to fully customize your ramen by choosing the noodles and broth option and adding any toppings you might want.}?>
Michi Ramen has a much larger space than Ramen Tatsu-ya and service (other than the very first night where I had to wait an acceptable 20 minutes for my food) is fast, helpful, and attentive. While Ramen Tatsu-ya is counter service (order food at the counter, pay up front, sit, they bring you the food, and leave whenever you are ready), Michi Ramen is a standard sit down restaurant where you get seated, order from a waiter from a menu, eat, and pay on a fancy tablet that gives you the option to email or print a receipt (if only all places provided the email option! OfficeMax also emails receipts and I'm growing to like the option). Another difference is that Michi Ramen's space is large enough that tables aren't crammed together and there's no chance of being bumped. However, decorations are sparse and it's clear they are running on a budget with all their focus being poured into their food. Ramen Tatsu-ya has Michi Ramen clearly beated when it comes to atmosphere (which is very carefully manufactured from the large wall dominating artwork, painstakingly handmade sconces, and distressed tables; everything is designed to make you feel like you stepped into a well-weathered ramen-ya forgetting that you are in Central Texas). Michi Ramen looks like it could be a Chinese restaurant (not the ones with artwork everywhere and paneled walls, but the kind that takes over a space and improves it just enough for it to be servicable. For Austinites, think of the interior of Asia Cafe or A+A Sichuan Restaurant). All this will, hopefully, improve over time as soft opening transitions into regular service and more resources can be devoted to the interior. I, for one, am glad that they chose to open as soon as possible as I cannot get enough of their killer
broth. Since I'm talking about the inside of the restaurant, I thought I'd mention that everytime I've dined there I haven't felt like I needed to wash my clothes or take a shower to feel and smell clean. I'm not a person that puts heavy emphasis on decorations, so the fact that I don't have to queue up and decide what to order before I get to the counter, can sit at my own table, and spread out (I often carry a large camera bag and at Ramen Tatsu-ya had to eat with the bag in my lap two out of three visits) really helps me to relax and enjoy the food.
When Michi Ramen opened, they served both lunch and dinner for 7 days a week. They soon removed Mondays to provide some additional time for prep and to allow them time to make adjustments and changes as they saw the demand and feedback come pouring in. This last week, they removed (temporarily, I'm told) lunch service to focus primarily on dinner service because the previous weekend they had run out of food by 7:30pm. Turning away customers is never a good thing, but having a ramen so good that they run out of food has to be proof they're doing something right. Focusing on dinner service only will give them a chance to figure out how to meet the demand without any unhappy customers. Their plan is to bring back lunch service in the future and eventually return to 7-days a week.
Both Ramen Tatsu-ya and Michi Ramen are wonderful examples of ramen and definitely worth a visit from those interested in tasting real ramen for the first time as well as those, like me, who are addicted to ramen and need to satisfy their cravings. They each have their strengths and execute those strengths at a world class level (Ramen Tatsu-ya's
and Michi Ramen's
broth) and both worthy of patronage.
is that this spring the team over at Komé is opening their own
called Daruma Ramen in downtown on East 6th Street. Hopefully, with a dedicated kitchen focused on making ramen, they'll be able to elevate their dish to a similar level as Michi Ramen and Ramen Tatsu-ya. Then, in less than twelve months, Austin would have gone from none to three noteworthy ramen houses - enough to rival any city in the United States.
Ramen Tatsu-ya
8557 Research Blvd #126
Austin, TX 78758
Michi Ramen
6519 North Lamar Boulevard
Austin, TX 78752
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Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 6:42 am
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Fantastic write-up! I've yet to get to Michi, and the discontinuation of their lunch service is going to make it even more difficult. I've GOT to get there soon, though. Also, I can't believe Tatsu-ya's broth is between regular and light at Michi! Michi's stout must be REALLY rich.
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Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 3:07 pm
Post subject: East Side Kings at Hole in the Wall
You have to try the new East Side Kings brick and mortar at the Hole in the Wall on the drag. Their ramen has delighted me thus far, including their beer bacon and a special kimchi version (not quite as delish). I'm no ramen conosiour (I prefer me some pho), but I've found that a lunchtime stop at this locale is worth it every time.
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Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 7:09 pm
Post subject: Great write-up
I, too, am a ramen lover and have done many write-ups on our options in Austin. Michi broke my heart when they closed last summer. I was forced to try my hand at making my own ramen to get my fix. It gave me an increased appreciation for the complexities and endless variables to getting it right. I did not get it right, by the way. I didn't expect perfection on my first attempt, but I suspect it may just take a lifetime to truly master. I'm glad for Michi and Tatsu-ya. Now I don't have to try.
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Posts: 1654
Location: Austin, TX (USA)
Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 8:49 pm
Post subject: Re: East Side Kings at Hole in the Wall
Greg wrote:
You have to try the new East Side Kings brick and mortar at the Hole in the Wall on the drag. Their ramen has delighted me thus far, including their beer bacon and a special kimchi version (not quite as delish). I'm no ramen conosiour (I prefer me some pho), but I've found that a lunchtime stop at this locale is worth it every time.
I love Paul Qui, so it pains me greatly to say that the only time I've been to East Side King Hole in the Wall it was extremely underwhelming for me. My noodles were overcooked and super soft and mushy (no springiness whatsoever) and the broths just didn't work for me with too many dominating flavors (super salty, tasted like powdered spices, and in the tortilla soup overly strong lemongrass and keffir lime leaves) that weren't melding / blending. The eggs were phenomenal and the soft tofu served with the kimchee ramen was great. However, I honestly preferred the texture and flavor of the instant noodles they served at The Grackle and also preferred the broth there.
In either case, it's not really a fair comparison with the other ramen-ya in town since it's mostly just ramen in name. I'll visit again some time as it is possible that I hit them on a bad night.
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Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2013 10:46 pm
Post subject: Tatsuya!
Honestly, Ramen Tatsuya is far superior to any other ramen on the list. I know it's nice to group together all of Austin's ramen places and say they're good (and they are), but Tatsuya's ramen is on a different level. It's not something you can replicate at home, unless you have no life. The rest are just tugging on the coattails of Austin's ramen craze.
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Michael Chu
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Location: Austin, TX (USA)
Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 4:41 am
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guest wrote:
Honestly, Ramen Tatsuya is far superior to any other ramen on the list.
List? There's only two ramen places covered here - Tatsuya and Michi. Michi's stout is the best broth in town without question (I would say that Tatsuya's tonkotsu is better than Michi's regular and light broths, but you don't shouldn't go to Michi and order anything except the stout) and Tatsuya's toppings are stellar.
guest wrote:
I know it's nice to group together all of Austin's ramen places and say they're good (and they are), but Tatsuya's ramen is on a different level.
I'm not sure you read the article... guessing you just read the title and then commented? I'm pretty sure I never say all the ramen in Austin is "good" and they aren't. There's only two worth eating at.
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Roll roofing is one of the most famous materials used on flat roofs in North America. If you are planning to re-roof your commercial building, then asphalt rolled roofing should be your perfect choice. Roll roofing is a mineral-surfaced material that comes in rolls of 100 square feet each and can be purchased from any home improvement stores. Once installed, rolled roofing helps to safeguard your house from rain, just like asphalt shingles. Understanding the benefits asphalt rolled roofing will help you to determine whether this material is suitable for your building or not. This article will provide information about the advantages of the rolled roof and why you need to hire an experienced Three Creeks Roll Roofing contractor for a cost-effective, faster roof installation.
The first advantage of rolled roofing is that it's super affordable. Both the installation and material costs are low. So, if you want to install a new roof on your commercial building while working on a limited budget, then this may be an excellent solution for you.
Rolled roofing can be installed faster than any other roofing material. This makes it favorable for commercial building owners who want to install roofs more quickly without disrupting their tenants. You can have it installed within a day or less, depending on the shape and size of your roof.
Unlike the composite shingles, rolled roofing is easy to carry from one point to another. This means that you don't need additional machinery to transport your roofing materials.
Hiring a reputable roll roofing contractor is crucial to have quality work delivered. Here are some things to consider before hiring a roofer for your upcoming project:
It is essential that you confirm that your potential contractor has valid insurance documents. Most contractors may give you canceled insurance policies. The best way to verify this is to call the insurance company to confirm whether your contractor's policy is active. Only allow the prospective contractor to start your project after verifying their insurance to safeguard you from liability arising from workers compensation or injuries.
When choosing a roofing contractor to handle your project in Three Creeks, then make sure they are from the same area. One benefit of choosing a local contractor is that you can get a clear picture of what to expect based on their past reputation given by clients in the same region. Furthermore, you will know how and where to find the contractor in case something goes wrong.
Cheap can turn out to be expensive in the long run. A cheap contractor will bring you more troubles that will make you spend more money than when you could hire a reputable roofer to handle your project.
Before you hire a contractor, it is advisable that your request to view their portfolio of other projects they have completed in the past plus the corresponding references. A reputable contractor will be able to give you their portfolio without hesitation. He must also provide references for clients that he has worked for in the past.
Fixing roll roofing on your own can be a tedious, complicated, and downright dangerous task. But hiring a reliable roofing contractor will save you from all this trouble. Here are some advantages that you can enjoy by hiring a professional roofing company in Three Creeks:
If you are searching for a reputable Three Creeks Roll Roofing Contractor, then don't hesitate to contact us for a free quote today.
We provide the following rolled roofing services in Three Creeks, Missouri
Three Creeks rolled roofing repair
Three Creeks rolled roofing replacement
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I am the proud owner of ARS Restorations - and OUR primary mission is to provide an exceptional experience for our clients. With over 20 years of experience in commercial roofing, we have helped 100's of building owners with both small and extremely complex projects. We specialize in roof restoration, with an expert team of installers that has made us the "Go To" roof restoration contractor in the state of Missouri.
We emphasize creating a positive atmosphere built on INTEGRITY, RESPECT, COMMITMENT, HONOR, COMPASSION & APPRECIATION.
We understand your commercial roof is one of your most valuable investments. That's why we only believe in using quality materials, meticulous craftsmanship, white-glove communication and hands-on leadership. You can take peace of mind in knowing that you have a contractor that has the expertise and know-how to get the job done right the FIRST time."
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NOTE:Your thorough roof inspection will include (drone and IR camera used as needed): photographs, detailed written assessment, potential storm damage discovered, and an easy-to-understand discussion of cost-effective repair or replacement solutions
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Roof coatings can potentially earn you a federal tax credit
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Roof coatings are engineered with reflective properties to 'reflect' heat from your building, meaning that it can help keep your building cooler without having cold air escaping during the hotter months! These savings can add up!
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Roof coatings are designed to hold up to Mother Nature. What does this mean for you? The more durable your roof is, the less you have to worry about your roof leaking & having to consistently repair your roof after each significant storm.
How long does it take to replace a commercial roof?
The answer of how long it will take to install your new commercial roof depends on a handful of actors. One of the largest factors is the size of your roof. The larger your roof, the more materials and labor will be required for your replacement, thus requiring a longer installation timeline. Another factor is the type of roof that you have. Does your commercial roof have multiple layers that have to be removed? Other factors are also important, such as what material are you replacing your roof with, what is the scope of the project, etc. Weather is also a factor as sometimes a roof replacement has to be pushed back if inclement weather or rain could impact the roof installation process.
What is the lifespan for a commercial roof?
The lifespan of your new commercial roof can depend on the type of roofing system and material that you have installed. Your roof's lifecycle can also be heavily influenced by local climate and weather. For instance, if several years after your roof is installed there is a massive hail storm, or a hurricane, this can significantly weaken or damage your commercial roof. Other factors also influence the life of your roof, such as the roofing contractor's craftsmanship, and whether or not they adhere to all proper code regulations and manufacturer specifications. Certain roof coatings can have a warranty up to 20-years!
How do I know when it is time to replace my commercial roof?
Not all roofs need to be replaced. Your roof may be a candidate for roof restoration via roof coatings, or roof repairs. However, if your roof is aging, and breaking down from wear and tear, then it may need to be fully replaced. The older a roof ages, it becomes vulnerable to future storm damage. If our technicians are not confident that a roof repair will extend the life of your roof for a reasonable length of time, a full roof replacement may be the only option.
I think I may have storm damage, what should I do?
Our technicians are specialists in identifying flat roof storm damage from both wind and hail damage. Our reps can help you diagnose if those pesky leaks coming into your building are stemming from storm damage, or age. If your roof is suffering from storm damage, we can help pin-point where those leaks are coming from & discuss your options with you if an insurance claim may make sense depending on the extent of the damage.
What should I be looking for in a commercial roofing company?
Your commercial roof is a complex system. It is a valuable investment, and you want a contractor you can rely on. There's a few important things to take into consideration: do they have glowing customer references that can vouch for their work, how much experience do they have in the Missouri market, what warranty do they offer, what is the price of their bid, what is the quality of the materials proposed. All of these points should be factored together. While price is a very large point of consideration when hiring a contractor, price should not be the only consideration. The cheapest option may not be the best option, and long-term could end up being the most expensive option if the roof is improperly installed. Quality and reliability of the contractor should be heavily weighed.
Should I restore or replace my commercial roof?
Not every single low slope, metal roof or commercial flat roof is going to require a full roof replacement - and at the same time, not every commercial roof is going to be a candidate for roof restoration. It can be case by case. Roof coatings can provide tremendous financial savings when compared to a traditional full roof replacement. A roof coating can extend the life of your existing roof without needing to tear off your existing roof, and is much less disruptive. Roof coatings can provide superior waterproofing, financial savings, and even tax credits. After completing a thorough roof inspection, we can discuss whether your roof is a candidate for roof coatings.


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[This is my feeble attempt to understand 'other kind' of people. I could be wrong in some of my assumptions about certain religions. If that is case, please let me know]. I already wrote another blog titled 'On singing Vande Mataram'.
Indian Hindus ask:
"Why do Muslims object to singing our National Song- which is the symbol of our Freedom Movement? Why don't they realize that it is a song more about our nation and less about Goddess Durga? Are they Muslim first and Indian next? Is their allegiance towards their religion and not towards
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Now, let's look at it in another way- What if certain majority define the practice of 'eating beef' as one of the rituals to express one's patriotism and make it a national symbol- will the higher caste chaste Hindus who practice strict vegetarianism be willing to eat beef just to prove they are patriotic? And if those Hindus refuse to eat beef arguing that patriotism has nothing to do with 'eating beef', will others accuse them of mixing nationalism and religious-caste identity?
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Now these investors should know better…See the picture you'll see what I mean? You can probably make out a few possibilities.
We can't even get justice and we are quite a few million!
Mortgage Investors Turn to State Courts for Relief
By GRETCHEN MORGENSON Published: July 9, 2010
The NEW YORK TIMES
INVESTORS who lost billions on boatloads of faulty mortgage securities have had a hard time holding Wall Street accountable for selling the things in the first place.
For the most part, banks have said they can't be called out in court on any of this because they had no idea that so many of these loans went to people who lacked the resources to make even their first mortgage payment.
Wall Street firms were intimately involved in the financing, bundling and sales of these loans, so their Sergeant Schultz defense rings hollow. They provided hundreds of millions of dollars in credit to dubious underwriters, and some even had their own people on site at the loan factories. Many Wall Street firms owned mortgage lenders outright.
Because many of the worst lenders are now out of business, investors in search of recoveries have turned to the banks that packaged the loans into securities. But successfully arguing that Wall Street aided lenders in a fraud is tough under federal securities laws. This is largely a result of Supreme Court decisions barring investors from bringing federal securities fraud cases that accuse underwriters and other third parties as enablers.
Where there's a will, however, there's a way. And state courts are proving to be a more fruitful place for mortgage investors seeking redress, legal experts say.
In late June, for example, Martha Coakley, the attorney general of Massachusetts, extracted $102 million from Morgan Stanley in a case involving Morgan's extensive financing of loans made by New Century, a notorious and now defunct lender that was based in California.
Morgan packaged the loans into securities and sold them to clients, even after its due diligence uncovered problems with the underlying mortgages that New Century fed to the firm, Ms. Coakley said. In settling the matter, Morgan neither admitted nor denied the allegations. Her investigation is continuing.
One of the most interesting aspects of this case "is the active role of state regulators relying upon state law to protect investors," said Lewis D. Lowenfels, an authority on securities law at Tolins & Lowenfels in New York. "This state focus may well fill a void left by the U.S. Supreme Court's increasingly narrow interpretation of the antifraud provisions of the federal securities laws as well as the relatively few S.E.C. enforcement actions initiated in this area."
Last Friday, an investment management firm that lost $1.2 billion in mortgage securities it bought for clients filed suit in Massachusetts state court against 15 banks, accusing them of abetting a fraud. The firm, Cambridge Place Investment Management of Concord, Mass., purchased $2 billion in mortgage securities from the banks, and it says the banks misrepresented the risks in the underlying loans — both in prospectuses and sales pitches.
The complaint says the banks misled Cambridge Place by maintaining that the mortgages in the securities it bought had met strict underwriting requirements related to the borrowers' ability to repay the loans. Cambridge also contends it relied on the banks' claims of having conducted due diligence to verify the quality of the loans bundled into the securities.
The complaint also details the anything-goes lending practices during the subprime mortgage boom.
Interviews in the complaint with 63 confidential witnesses turned up such gems as Fremont Investment & Loan, which had been based in California, approving loans for pizza delivery men with reported monthly incomes of $6,000, and management at Long Beach Mortgage, also in California, directing underwriters to "approve, approve, approve."
One Long Beach program made loans to self-employed borrowers based on three letters of reference from past employers. A former worker said some letters amounted to "So-and-so cuts my lawn and does a good job," adding that the company made no attempt to verify the information, the complaint stated.
Such tales are hardly shockers. But they provide important context when Cambridge moves up the ladder to the banks that bundled and sold the loans.
For example, the complaint contended that Credit Suisse, from whom it bought $88 million of mortgage securities in 2005 and 2006, told Cambridge of its "superior" due diligence, including a performance review of every loan. Three-quarters of these loans are delinquent, in default, foreclosure, bankruptcy or repossession, the complaint said.
Bear Stearns, now a unit of JPMorgan Chase, sold Cambridge $65 million of securities. It owned three mortgage lenders and told Cambridge it sampled the loans it sold to check underwriting procedures, borrower documentation and compliance, the complaint said.
Among others named in the suit are Bank of America, Barclays, Citigroup, Countrywide, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley and UBS. All of those, as well as Credit Suisse and JPMorgan, declined to comment.
CAMBRIDGE'S lawyers brought its case in Massachusetts under laws barring those who sell securities from making false statements about them or omitting material facts. Jerry Silk, a senior partner at Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann who represents Cambridge, said, "This case represents yet another example of Wall Street banks' failure to live up to their basic responsibility to investors — to tell the truth about the securities they are selling."
Mr. Silk's firm has jousted with Wall Street underwriters before. In 2004, it recovered $6 billion in a suit against banks that underwrote debt issued by WorldCom, the defunct telecom. Denise L. Cote, the federal judge overseeing that matter, concluded that because investors rely so heavily on underwriters, courts must be "particularly scrupulous in examining the conduct," she said.
It is too soon to tell if investors will recover losses in mortgage securities. But the efforts are reminiscent of those in the mid-90s against brokerage firms that cleared trades and provided capital to dubious penny-stock outfits such as A. R. Baron and Sterling Foster.
For decades, companies that cleared such trades — Bear Stearns was a big one — escaped liability for fraud at these so-called "bucket shops." But regulators went after clearing firms by accusing them of facilitating such acts; in a 1999 lawsuit, the Securities & Exchange Commission accused Bear Stearns of enabling a fraud at A. R. Baron. Bear Stearns paid $35 million in fines and restitution to settle the case.
If trust in capital markets is to return, investors must be able to believe what they read in prospectuses. Without that minimum standard, how can Wall Street expect the markets to function again?
A version of this article appeared in print on July 11, 2010, on page BU1 of the New York edition.
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From Harry Houdini to David Blaine, the enduring appeal of magic subsides on disbelief, innocence and wonder. It doesn't take any sleight of hand to realize that here in the North Bay, we've got those qualities in spades. We'd estimate that even among those of us born and raised here, it's a weekly experience to find ourselves in awe.
For this year's Best Of issue, we extend the theme of magic beyond the upturned top hat and deck of cards. Contained herein are people, places and things in the North Bay that pique our sense of astonishment, and, in some cases, tweak our sense of reality. Be they sites of natural beauty, captivating individuals, puzzling places of mystery or incubators of energy, they all conjure an effect so strong, we wonder, "What's the secret?"
In the print edition of this issue, we also toy with the idea of illusion, and you're in on the act, too. Found at the entrance to each section are pages that you, the reader, will have to manipulate in order to read. Sometimes you'll hold the paper up to a mirror. Other times you'll flip it upside down or spin it in a circle or fold it over upon itself. When the text isn't flying at you like a fireball, you might even discover hidden messages and reappearing in-jokes.
The prestidigitators and sorcerers contributing to this grand illusion include Rachel Dovey, Jessica Dur Taylor, Estefany Maria Gonzalez, Nicolas Grizzle, Elise Guillot, Christina Julian, James Knight, Gabe Meline, Jonah Raskin, Bruce Robinson and David Templeton.
As is our policy, the businesses represented throughout are all locally owned. In fact, it was a small, local downtown Santa Rosa business that instilled a love of magic in many of us: the Mostly Magic Shop. Hence, this issue is dedicated to the memory of Jon E. King—magician, proprietor, friend.
—Gabe Meline, Editor
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2 great extras, day-trips & excursions whilst you're staying in Chinzombo
Many of the places that we feature in Africa include a full range of activities, but sometimes optional extras are possible – day-trips and excursions which are worth adding into your stay and are best arranged before you go.
Talk to us about anything which interests you before you finalise your trip with us. Meanwhile, just 2 of the possibilities from Chinzombo are noted below; we hope they help to give you some inspiration.
Kawaza Village VisitTwo to three hours
Just outside Zambia's South Luangwa National Park lies a normal, working rural African village which is open and welcoming to visitors to the Luangwa valley. There is nothing artificial or contrived about Kawaza Village, and it offers a rare opportunity to experience and appreciate Kunda culture, and meet local Zambians. More about Kawaza Village Visit
Tribal Textiles TourOne - two hours
Visit the Tribal Textiles workshop, where hand-painted textiles are produced by more than a hundred local people. The workshop is close to Mfuwe Airport, so is ideally placed for a stop en route to/from the South Luangwa. With products ranging from cushion covers to bags and T-shirts, it's a great place for souvenir shopping while at the same time supporting the local community. More about Tribal Textiles Tour


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If you're like me and were a little miffed in your college days about the involuntary contribution you had to make to the "student activities fund" or whatever slush fund certain groups on campus got to use, you'll love this. In an effort to reduce music piracy, colleges and universities are considering bundling music download services for students. And by bundling, I mean rolling the fees into tuition, or some other such mandatory fund.
Roughly a dozen colleges and universities hope to bundle industry-sanctioned digital music services along with cable television, free newspapers, and other perks of campus life when students show up for the spring semester next year, said Penn State University President Graham Spanier.[...] Spanier said Penn State was among those schools currently picking a service, but declined to name the others and did not specify which music services were involved. Service would be bundled into tuition or activity fees and would likely be significantly below the market rate, he said.
So, is this really about the students and their needs, or is this about making sure the Trustees don't pee-pee in bed worrying about P2P problems? More importantly, are these service deals going to be the "brush off" sort that leave you hanging once you graduate? When I was an undergrad, student monies went to Microsoft for "free software" for us, but we were supposed to magically stop using it once we graduated. Will leaving college come to mean leaving behind your DRM protected tunes? Right now everything is obviously very preliminary.
Liz Brooks, vice president for marketing at Buymusic.com, said she was currently negotiating discounts with five large universities and several smaller colleges. Students might get a set number of songs for free or at a discount from the service's usual 79-cent to $1.14 price, she said.
Maybe it's because I've been in a university setting for a little over 10 years now, but this strikes me as a totally uncool development. Yeah, that's college-speak for "um, let me decide what to do with my money, and whether or not the RIAA should ever see a cent of it, thanks."


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Norwegian progressive extreme metal band ENSLAVED will return to the US and Canada in early 2013 for a headlining, 20-show Winter Rite tour, joined by US doom metallers PALLBEARER and occult rockers ANCIENT VVISDOM as openers. Kick-off is in Philadelphia on January 30th with the tour closing in New York City on February 22nd.
Enslaved rhythm guitarist/songwriter/lyricist Ivar Bjørnson checks in from Norway about the upcoming trek: "North America has become like a second home-shore to us; the rising support we've been getting for the last albums and tours has been amazing! We're more than ready to come over again and play our new album Riitiir live to show that the new material is extremely well-fitted for a live setting, and to reflect the enthusiasm and dedication we've been getting from the fans over there! See you on the road!"


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This must have been discussed in the past, but what's wrong with them? At least one of their Generals (especially one that spawns later) should be a 3-star General so they can create an army. Otherwise the CP penalties are so high they are almost useless unless the gamey "solution" of bringing an Austrian or French or Russian 3-star General to command them.
I know that in real life they were hindered in their command abilities, which is something the devs try to portray in game, but the Swedes become a liability after a while. In our MP game they have contributed to my abysmal low NM by the series of defeats they have suffered. I have tried as a maniac to retreat them, move them out of the way, undercommanded (35% penalty), undersupplied, battered. It is such a frustration.
I believe at least one of their Generals (the substitute that comes in 1757 for example) should be a 3-star so they can be effectively commanded. If you need to lower their numbers for balancing reasons it might be better than this. The inability to create an army/corps structure with them is a show stopper.


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Lindenwood University's 11th extension campus, in South O'Fallon, was officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 11, 2011. Lindenwood officials and various individuals with the O'Fallon municipal government and the Chamber of Commerce were on hand to open the new center, which is located at 4701 Highway K, a short distance from Interstate 64.
Master of Ceremonies Brett Barger, Dean of Evening Admissions and Extension Campuses, introduced speakers like Dr. James D. Evans, Lindenwood's President; Bill Hennessey, mayor of O'Fallon; Erin Williams, of the O'Fallon Chamber of Commerce; and Grace Harmon, of the Lindenwood Board of Directors. Jann Weitzel, Lindenwood's Vice President for Academic Affairs, delivered the invocation, and Site Director Angie Hester was also recognized.
The facility houses administrative offices and classrooms equipped with the latest instructional technology. It will be used for the University's popular accelerated evening program, Lindenwood College for Individualized Education (LCIE). Lindenwood's other extension centers are located throughout the St. Louis Metropolitan Area, from Belleville, Ill., to Lincoln County, Mo. For more information about the O'Fallon South Campus or the LCIE program, call the Lindenwood Evening Admissions Office at 636-949-4933.


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A roundup of unusual news of the past week as reported by GateHouse newspapers.
Man turns himself in after seeing his photo on police Web site MIDDLEBORO, Mass. – A man surrendered at the state police barracks after spotting a photo of himself on the law-enforcement Web site MassMostWanted.org in connection with the robbery of a Brockton bank. Lt. John Crowley, chief of detectives, said the suspect called his brother after seeing the photo to say he "was in a world of trouble." The suspect's brother persuaded the man to turn himself in, and the two drove to the barracks. But once they got there, the suspect was reluctant to get out of his brother's car. After some coaxing, the suspect got out and was placed under arrest, Crowley said. State police then checked the Web site, verified the image and called Brockton police, who arrested the man. Suspect caught when he stops to make phone call CANTON, Ohio -- Police caught up to a 21-year-old man who ran from them when he stopped to call a friend for a ride. Officers initially saw the man breaking into a car, Stark County Jail records said. When he noticed police, he ran. Police caught up to him at a Rite Aid store when he called another suspect in the car break-in to pick him up at the store, jail records said. The second suspect was already under arrest. Find the magic cow chip NEWTON, Kan. — The Chisholm Trail Festival Cow Chip hunt begins Tuesday. And, yes, it's a real cow chip. The event became a part of the Chisholm Trail Festival in 1999 and has proven to be so popular that festival organizers bring it back each year. The event is open to anyone who has picked up a "hunting license" and has a festival button. The hunt for the cow chip begins at noon Tuesday and continues until 5 p.m. July 6. Clues to the chip's whereabouts will be posted at various spots around town, and the person who finds the cow chip will win $500. Housekeeping discovers man's cocaine HILLSIDE, Ill. -- A man is likely to return to prison after the housekeeping of Extended Stay America Chicago hotel in Hillside found in his rented room 250 grams crack cocaine in a shoe box, police said. Ottis Tillman was charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, and possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver within a thousand feet of a church or school. Police said the amount of crack cocaine found is worth $12,000. The hotel housekeeping found the drugs and called police, who set up surveillance. Police said when they arrested Tillman several hours later, he had hundreds of tiny sealable bags on him. GateHouse News Service


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Two recounts and a mystery absentee ballot have failed to produce a winner in a deadlocked Democratic primary race in Connecticut's 5th General Assembly District.
The race between challenger Brandon McGee and party-endorsed candidate Leo Canty remained tied 774-774 after a second recount in Hartford on Tuesday resulted in no changes to the vote totals, The Hartford Courant reported.
Election officials then thought an absentee ballot in an envelope labeled "deceased" would put an end to the race. That ballot had not been counted during the original election or during the two recounts, the Courant reported. Officials discovered Tuesday that the ballot was legitimate because it was cast by an elderly – but very much alive -- woman who lives in a nursing home.
But when the envelope was opened in court on Wednesday, it was discovered the woman had voted for a third candidate in the race -- Windsor Mayor Donald Trinks, who finished a distant third in the primary.
That led Superior Court Judge A. Susan Peck to order a new election on Oct. 2 between Canty and McGee.
The winner will be anyone's guess.
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