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CNN's Human to Hero series celebrates inspiration and achievement in sport. Click here for videos and features.
(CNN) -- His first act as a teenage professional goalkeeper was to pick the ball out of the back of the net.
But it would not take long before the football world was in the palm of Bodo Illgner's hands.
"I was a baby in the goal," Illgner tells CNN's Human to Hero series of his heroics for West Germany at the 1990 World Cup in Italy. "The goalkeeper usually joins the national team at the mid-twenties, the late twenties, even over the 30s maybe.
"I was very, very lucky to have the confidence of Franz Beckenbauer our coach in 1990."
Illgner, aged just 23, became the youngest goalkeeper to win the World Cup.
He more than justified Beckenbauer's belief in him as he famously denied England in a semifinal penalty shootout and then became the first goalie to keep a clean sheet in a World Cup final as the Germans beat defending champion Argentina 1-0.
Captain of that victorious team was Lothar Matthaus -- the player who had fired a penalty past Illgner earlier when the 18-year-old came on as a substitute for Cologne in a Bundesliga clash with titleholder Bayern Munich.
The man he replaced that day in February 1986, Toni Schumacher, was twice a losing World Cup finalist for West Germany -- but Illgner would not suffer such a fate.
A Roman triumph
After waltzing through the group stages of Italia '90, West Germany would see off the Netherlands, Czechoslovakia and England before marching on to the final at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome for a rematch of the 1986 final.
"It was tremendous, a tremendous World Cup," Illgner recalls. "Italy is close to Germany, so you can imagine that thousands of German fans were .all along the streets when we were going to the games.
"Everything worked out perfectly, the atmosphere in the team was great, motivation was great, the coach did well. We had our freedom and we played very well and won it."
Legends were made that famous night in the Italian capital, but IIlgner had already etched his name into national folklore.
A crucial penalty save from England's Stuart Pearce in the semis helped the Germans to advance to a third successive final in the most tense circumstances.
He then recorded the first final shutout since the tournament began in 1930 as a late Andreas Brehme penalty gave West Germany a third title overall.
"I was just happy that we won this game," IIlgner says modestly when reminded of his exploits. "I couldn't care less if it was 4, 3, 2, 1, nothing. I was just happy to hold this big and heavy trophy in my hand in the match against Argentina."
In fact, IIlgner recalls the final as one of his easiest games in the tournament. That's despite Argentina's side containing Diego Maradona, arguably one of the finest players to ever play the game and a key figure in the 1986 tournament.
"I couldn't see Maradona in that game, he did not even try a shot on my goal so I had a pretty easy job in that final," IIlgner says.
"I think I only touched it once or twice. We did a great defensive job of course but Diego Maradona was the danger for us.
"Lucky for us we had Guido Buchwald, who played one to one against him."
Germany had witnessed the fall of the Berlin Wall less than a year before the 1990 final and the reunited country still had a feelgood factor from those momentous events. When the players returned they were swamped by well-wishers as they paraded through the streets of Frankfurt.
"The homecoming after the World Cup was almost as mad as going to each of the games," IIlgner recalls. "I don't know how many million people were around the streets but it was exceptional."
IIlgner had watched on television the last time West Germany won the World Cup back in 1974 but he never thought he would be able to replicate the feats of legends like Beckenbauer, Gerd Muller and Bertie Vogts.
Four years later, however, the World Cup of USA '94 would bring IIlgner and his countrymen back down to earth.
A unified Germany team, featuring many of the 1990 side as well as those who would have previously qualified for East Germany, suffered a surprise 2-1 quarterfinal defeat at the hands of Bulgaria.
"The 1990 World Cup was a tremendous success and it was a very nice experience (but) '94 was not nice, not the same good experience within the team, with the coach," Illgner says.
"So I was very frustrated about how things were going during this World Cup.
"Everybody was more motivated to play against us. Our team spirit was not the same as four years previous and we had a different coach by then. Players got older, they were at the end of their career."
The defeat marked IIlgner's 54th and last appearance for Germany as he retired from international football after the tournament aged just 27.
"I planned it to step down at the World Cup (as a) winner again but it did not work out like that," he says.
"Maybe the biggest regret I have was to resign right after we lost in '94 against Bulgaria. Now I think I should have waited a little bit longer and think it over. I could have played another World Cup or even more international games."
Germany would bounce back to win the European Championships in England two years later but IIlgner's focus was elsewhere by then.
Named European goalkeeper of the year in 1991 and Germany's top stopper from 1989-93, he had become hot property.
As his compatriots walked the famous Wembley steps to lift the Henri Delaunay trophy, IIlgner was in Spain finalizing a move from Cologne to Real Madrid -- a club more known for spending big on the world's best attacking players.
"It was a tremendous success for me that one of the biggest clubs, Real Madrid, asked for my services -- and I was more than happy to sign for them," he says.
"They came out of a very poor season, signed a lot of new players, brought in a new coach Fabio Capello, who wanted me as his goalkeeper and we had a fantastic season.
"I had to fight hard with two Spanish goalkeepers to get in there, but in the end it was worth it."
At Cologne, IIlgner had come close to winning titles but his side never finished higher than second in the league. His debut season ended with Cologne just avoiding relegation.
In Madrid, winning was the only option. Second was equivalent to being the first loser.
With IIlgner in their ranks, Los Blancos would win La Liga twice, as well as two European Champions League crowns (although the keeper was an unused substitute for the second of these wins in 2001).
"I enjoyed my time at Real Madrid with Fernando Hierro, Roberto Carlos, Clarence Seedorf, Davo Suker, Mijatovic, Raul. It was fantastic," he says.
"I enjoyed to be with these players with this quality and nice, nice lads ... I enjoyed it very much."
Behind the mike
Today, IIlgner is still involved in football although he has turned his hand to commentary at North American broadcaster beIN Sports.
Forthright in his opinions and insightful with his analysis, the transition from the pitch to the television screen has been a seamless one.
IIlgner regularly covers the Spanish, Italian and German leagues for his employer and he feels more qualified than most to offer predictions on who to watch out for in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil starting next month.
"In Brazil, they expect to win this World Cup and that can weigh on your shoulders of course. We have to see how they deal with it, but i think they are the big favorites," he says.
"There's another three or four favorites. Germany of course, Spain of course as a World Cup winner (in 2010) and the dark horse might be Belgium or Chile.
"Argentina, not to forget with Messi, they have a very good strikers upfront and are very dangerous as well."
Unsurprisingly, Illgner will be rooting for his compatriots.
"We've seen a very solid and very good German team since Germany played at home at the World Cup in the 2006," he says. "Fantastic football, different to the football that we are used to in Germany.
"We played with a lot of heart, there was a lot of power, but from 2006 on we played with a lot of technique, with a lot of spirit as well.
"This generation needs a title and I think it's the last chance. Some players are getting old now. Philipp Lahm is one of the best players on the right-back side, he's 30.
"Thomas Muller is one of the most talented players and he's still young, he can do more World Cups, but Bastian Schweinsteiger for example, in midfield, 30 almost as well.
"This team is getting old -- if they want to get a title it needs to be this season."
If Joachim Low's German team of 2014 are looking for advice, they could do worse than taking a tip or two from this World Cup winner behind the mike.
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Satan, dancers, monsters, assassins, chef, spies, corporate titans--we got it all this week, including one of the best comedies of the year featuring a breakout performances from Emma Stone.
"Easy A"
PICK OF THE WEEK: One of the year's under-appreciated gems, stars Emma Stone as a girl whose life starts to spin out of control after she pretends to sleep with every guy in her high school. This comic twist on "The Scarlet Letter" features a great supporting cast that includes Thomas Haden, Stanley Tucci, Lisa Kudrow and Patricia Clarkson. Now available on Blu-ray and DVD, read our review and watch the trailer
Five strangers find themselves trapped in an elevator--with SATAN! Stars Geoffrey "Mr. Christina Hendricks" Arend, directed by John Erick Dowdle and produced by the notorious M. Night Shyamalan. Now available on Blu-ray and DVD, watch the trailer
"Family Guy: It's A Trap!"
Seth MacFarlane sends Peter "Family Guy" Griffin into the far reaches of space for the third and final chapter of his sci-fi spoof, "Laugh It Up, Fuzzball: The Family Guy Trilogy." Now available on Blu-ray and DVD, watch the trailer
"The Matador"
Pierce Brosnan and Greg Kinnear star as a world-weary hit man and a international businessman respectively, in this dark comedy from writer-director Richard Shepard. This movie is so very close to being very good, but they missed getting the tone right. Now available on Blu-ray, watch the trailer
"Mega Shark Vs. Crocosaurus"
This super-low-budget sequel to "Mega Shark Versus Giant Octopus" stars Jaleel "Urkel" White as an army doctor trying to save mankind from both of these terrifying creatures. Now available on DVD, watch the trailer
Writer-director Sally Potter brings Virginia Woolf's novel to life in this film starring Tilda Swinton as a man commanded by the Queen to stay young forever. Now available on Blu-ray, watch the trailer
Angelina Jolie stars as Evelyn Salt, a CIA agent accused of being a Russian double agent who goes on the run. But is she trying to clear her name or get away?!?!?! Now available on Blu-ray and DVD, read our review and watch the trailer
"Soul Kitchen"
A fun, light movie, that occasionally makes the mistake of not taking itself seriously enough, reducing itself to broad, lowbrow humor that doesn't fit within the context of the rest of the film. It should've been better than it is, but it's still enjoyable. Now available on DVD, read our review and watch the trailer
"Step Up 3-D"
A group of NYC street dancers team up with an NYU freshman in a battle against the world's best hip hop dancers in a showdown that will change their lives. Now available on Blu-ray and DVD, watch the trailer
"Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps"
Writer-director Oliver Stone essentially does for the global economic fiasco what he did for the Kennedy assassination in "JFK" – turned one of our nation's biggest disasters in to an easy-to-understand and entertaining crime thriller. Now available on Blu-ray and DVD, read our review and watch the trailer


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Brand and Ross
No I don't care about them, Ross occasionally comes out with something interesting at about the same rate that Brand comes out with something funny i.e. increasingly rarely; however the fact is they're popular so the BBC will continue to employ them.
What is worrying is the 'news' that Ofcom could fine the BBC £250,000, big whoop. From their annual statement (PDF) the BBC had a profit for 07/08 of £118m from an income of £4,689.4m of which the licence fee income totalled £3,368.8m. To put it another way £250,000 wouldn't even cover a year's wages for all 10 Executive Directors whose total remuneration for the year 07/08 including bonuses was £4,960,000. In fact it wouldn't cover the annual wages of just one of the Executive Directors where the lowest base pay is £314,000. Oh and as I'm assuming both Brand and Ross have signed contracts I doubt any of the fine would come out of their wage packets.
This reminds me of the recent story regarding John Carew of Aston Villa who received a "hefty" fine of £100,000 for breaking the team's curfew arrangements. Very hefty when the story I heard started with "fined two weeks wages" in other words his weekly take-home pay is greater then the yearly median gross wage in this country. Oh I'm sure he's as devastated as the BBC would be were they to be fined.
[Using my psychic powers I foresee Brand and Ross removed from the BBC, receiving fat pay-offs for the breaking of contracts (which the Daily Wail will shout about) before Brand is snapped up by Sky and Ross becomes a regular columnist for the Daily Wail]


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Schroders Live – EU Referendum Special
Schroders Live – EU Referendum Special
Global stock markets have fallen sharply in the wake of the UK's decision to exit the European Union (EU). In highly volatile trading, sterling also struck multi-decade lows against the dollar following the surprise poll result.
However, the possible longer-term implications of Britain's decision to extricate itself from the 28-nation bloc remain unclear. To help assess what these might be, Schroders Live – EU Referendum Special brought together a panel of experts to hear their thoughts on the key issues; not least how investors might navigate the immediate market fall-out.
Few parallels to 2008/09
Schroders' Group Chief Executive Officer Peter Harrison, Senior European Economist and Strategist Azad Zangana, Head of Multi-Manager Marcus Brookes and Fund Manager, European Equities, Nicholette MacDonald-Brown, contributed to the wide-ranging discussion, chaired by the award-winning journalist Andrea Catherwood.
All the commentators agreed that today's events had very few parallels to those of the 2008/09 global financial crisis. This was particularly the case with regards to the corporate sector, where balance sheets are now in much better shape than eight years ago when the global banking system teetered on the brink of collapse.
The "huge amount of leverage in the system" was the key precursor to the events of 2008/09, explained Harrison, who continued: "This is about the UK leaving a trade bloc, it's not about global leverage and a collapse in world trade, I think the two are very different events."
Strong corporate balance sheets
The panellists discussed the possible policy response to any potential fall-out to the real economy following the UK's decision to leave the EU. However, they doubted that the world's central banks would have a "silver bullet" to cure all ills.
This time, explained MacDonald-Brown, individual companies would play a key role in shoring up confidence, pointing out that they were in much stronger financial health than they had been at the time of the 2008/09 financial crisis, particularly with regards to their balance sheets.
'Are we going to see some of these companies step up and use their balance sheets to buy back stock to publically demonstrate their confidence in their companies?' asked the fund manager. 'It's going to be very difficult for some central banker to make some grand pronouncement to make everyone feel better, but can individual companies do it? Probably."
Fear of political repercussions
With regards to the immediate impact of Brexit on the UK's economic growth prospects, Zangana said he expected growth would be lower, and inflation higher. However, while he anticipated that the Bank of England would cut interest rates, it was unlikely to act imminently. Instead, the institution would probably wait before it acted, looking for any signs of a downturn in forward-looking sentiment indicators used to track the health of the UK economy.
However, the economist warned the political risks of the day's events were potentially far greater, flagging the upcoming 2017 elections in France and Germany. There was, he said, the potential for political "contagion to spread into peripheral Europe, some of the core European countries" as other anti-establishment parties garner enough support on the back of Brexit for their own referendums. While this is a risk, Zangana underlined it is not his base-case scenario.
Not the moment to panic
On the question of any long-term impact of the day's events on UK markets, MacDonald-Brown began by reminding investors that the bulk of earnings of the FTSE 100 companies are derived from outside of the UK. And, while many FTSE 250 companies have greater domestic exposure, the market appears to have already discounted many of the risks.
"What is happening today is a de-rating, with regards to immediate earnings impact on companies it's very hard to tell," explained the fund manager. However, sterling's depreciation could act as a prompt for merger and acquisition activity, as UK assets potentially become far better value for overseas buyers.
As to how long-term investors react to market movements, the message was clear. 'This is not a moment to panic. These tend to be opportunities in the long term', explained MacDonald-Brown. This point was concurred with by Brookes, who noted 'there are some babies being thrown out with the bath water', pointing in particular to some of the sharp declines seen overnight in Asian markets.
Longer-term outlook little changed
Brookes continued: "We are selectively going through some of these numbers and think 'there's something we can pick up a bit cheaper'". This calm approach was being replicated across the company said Harrison: "Just coming off the fund management floor there were a number of people selectively buying things that have been mispriced, and I think what we are seeing is a bit of bargain hunting going on."
On the outlook for markets for the rest of this year, Zangana said that the events had not changed the view that "bonds are incredibly expensive, and offer very little value. Meanwhile equities are becoming more attractive given the sell-off that we've seen".
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Install it like any other
Install it like any other VDRplugin.
Then compile the plugins from the vdr-source-dir with:
Then compile the plugins from the vdr-source-dir with:
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em84xx is an output-plugin for all em84xx-based decoder-cards and onboard-decoders.
Get the realmagic-0.2.3 which at this time can be found here:
[realmagic-0.2.3 - http://www.zshare.net/download/4711211f908718/]
Copy the contents of realmagic-0.2.3/lib to /usr/lib
Build the realmagic84xx.ko
cd /path_to/realmagic-0.2.3
and then
Copy the realmagic84xx.ko where_ever.
insmod /where_ever/realmagic84xx.ko
Further more you can:
Create a directory:
mkdir /lib/modules/your_kernel_version/misc
Copy the module:
cp realmagic84xx.ko /lib/modules/your_kernel_version/misc
Finally issue this:
And here is the vdr-em84xx-0.0.15, the em84xx VDR plugin modified for NTSC component video out.
[vdr-em84xx-0.0.15.rar http://www.zshare.net/download/47139532ee99d1/]
Install it like any other VDR plugin by copying it into your '/PLUGINS/src' and make a symlink 'em84xx' to it.
Then compile the plugins from the vdr-source-dir with:
make plugins
If you want mplayer support, compile with EMMPLAYER=1.


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Hiking in winter is the best. You don't have to swat bugs. And rarely, at least in these 10 spots, do you encounter more than a handful of people. With the numerous nature preserves and state forests in the Connecticut River Valley and flanking hill towns, hikers on snowshoes or skis will find plenty of varied terrain to explore.
Before heading out, check with the managing agency or organization for local conditions and rules about pets and parking. And in winter, it's crucial to wear and pack the right stuff — see the Appalachian Mountain Club's list at www.outdoors.org
1. Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary, Easthampton (Mass. Audubon)
Five miles of trails thread this conservation area abutting the Oxbow of the Connecticut River, most famously painted by Thomas Cole in 1836. The smaller Mill River flows into the Connecticut, and the floodplain they share is home to wood ducks, great blue heron, marsh hawks, and kingfisher. An observation tower off the Fern Trail overlooks the frozen Mill River. Grasslands and other diverse habitats make this sanctuary unusually rich in wildlife. Trails trace layers of the site's human history too — an old coach road and a former trolley line. No pets. 127 Combs Road, 413-584-3009, 800-710-4550, www.massaudubon.org/Nature_Connection/Sanctuaries/Arcadia/index.php
2. Mount Holyoke Range State Park, Hadley-Belchertown (Mass. Department of Conservation and Recreation)
This park encompasses more than 3,000 acres covering the Holyoke (a.k.a. Mount Holyoke) Range and is laced with miles of trails for hiking and (ungroomed) cross-country skiing. The range is a volcanic ridge with an east-to-west alignment, which makes it a rarity in the Northeast. Although the highest peak, Mount Norwottuck, is only 1,106 feet, the steep-sided range rises sharply from the valley plain, giving it unusual drama. Streams and ponds within a hardwood forest make for varied views and habitats. The Notch Visitor Center, 1500 West St. (Route 116), Amherst, 413-253-2883, www.mass.gov/dcr/
3. Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) State Forest, Goshen (Mass. DCR)
A day of high clouds finds Tom Duffy and his son Johnny Nields-Duffy of Northampton trying out their skates on Upper Highland Lake, one of the two lakes in this locally popular state forest. "This is a magic spot," says Duffy, a former Somerville resident. "We come whenever we can. There's a lot of sky, and hardly anyone is ever here in the winter." A well-used camping and paddling spot in summer, the forest offers the prospect of snowbound solitude at this time of year. 78 Cape St. (Route 112), 413-268-7098, www.mass.gov/dcr/
4. Mohawk Trail State Forest, Charlemont (Mass. DCR)
The Cold River burbles under the ice beside a spur of the ancient Mahican-Mohawk Trail, which once connected the Hudson and Connecticut rivers. A section of the trail passes through this 6,000-acre forest hunkered among the steep slopes of the northern Berkshire Hills. The mountainous enclosure, the vastness of the forest, and the scant settlement nearby allow the mind to imagine the region's pre-European history. Log cabins, built in the 1930s, can be rented at any time of the year. 175 Mohawk Trail. (Route 2), 413-339-5504, www.mass.gov/dcr/
5. Savoy Mountain State Forest, Florida (Mass. DCR)
This is one of the state's more remote recreation areas, covering part of the Hoosac Range. Established in 1918 on 1,000 acres of abandoned farmland, it contains 50 miles of trails, five ponds, two waterfalls, and assorted bogs, meadows, and hills. The big view is from Spruce Hill, accessible from the Busby Trail in the state forest, or via the Hoosac Range Trail, which traces 3 miles of ridgeline on an adjacent conservation area (no pets). Railroad buffs will enjoy passing the central shaft, or vent, for the historic Hoosac Tunnel (built 1851–1875) on the main road through the forest. Log cabins built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s can be rented in any season. 260 Central Shaft Road, 413-663-8469, 413-664-4800, www.mass.gov/dcr/ . Hoosac Range Trail, Berkshire Natural Resources Council, www.bnrc.net/properties/214_hoosac_range
6. Bear Swamp Reservation, Ashfield (The Trustees of Reservations)
Though this off-the-beaten-track reservation holds just 3 miles of trails, the terrain is challenging and ruggedly scenic, with steep slopes and rough ledges overhung with hemlock. The trails crisscross to form several possible loops to extend the length of a hike. In addition to the dramatic ledges, the property's other attractions include a beaver pond, a brook, and marshy wetlands. Across the road from the small parking area, a short trail leads to a stunning view of Apple Valley. Hawley Road, 413-532-1631, www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit
7. Chapel Brook Reservation, Ashfield (The Trustees of Reservations)
Pony Mountain (1,420 feet) is the highest point on this 173-acre reservation, and it offers a grand view in any season. In the summer, the most dramatic features here are Chapel Ledge, a rock face on the mountain that attracts skilled climbers, and Chapel Falls, a spill of cascades and pools across the road. This winter, the biggest attraction is the new Two Bridges Trail, which connects Chapel Brook and Bullitt reservations. Sheila Croteau, an all-season hiker from West Springfield, says that the new trail, though shorter than 2 miles, is challenging, with "lots of ups and downs." Williamsburg Road, 413-532-1631, www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit
8. Bullitt Reservation, Ashfield–Conway, (The Trustees of Reservations)
A boulder called the Pebble tops the highest point of this former farm, a conifer-cloaked hill rising from gradually sloping fields. The fields, kept mown, make for excellent wildlife tracking when covered in snow. At least one local fox regularly crosses the expanse, keeping company with deer and rabbit. Hawks circle overhead. The new Two Bridges Trail leads to Chapel Brook Reservation, less than 2 miles away through the woods. Bullitt Road, Ashfield, 413-628-4485, www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit
9. Conway Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, Conway (Mass. Audubon)
This relatively new Mass. Audubon property, covering 105 acres, combines the region's characteristic rolling terrain covered in forest and former farm fields. The pleasing curve of the hayfield that slopes to the road is smooth, inviting a dogged tramp. A barn collapsing into itself in the hayfield and rock walls edging the woods make for a poignant postcard view. A brook runs through the land, which is home to fisher, moose, and bobcat. No pets. Route 116, 978-464-2712, www.massaudubon.org/Nature_Connection
10. Wendell State Forest, Wendell (Mass. DCR)
At 7,566 acres, this state forest on the eastern side of the Connecticut River lets hikers stretch their legs for a daylong outing. Among the attractions are several streams and ponds, including 10-acre Ruggles Pond, a beloved summer swimming hole. Cross-country skiers love to glide on miles of ungroomed roads, built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. 392 Montague Road, 413-659-3797, www.mass.gov/dcr/
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We recycle gypsum/plasterboard construction waste into recycled gypsum powder used as new raw materials in the plasterboard industry. With a patented technology, we are the first company to have implemented a complete, commercially viable and voluntary system for recycling all kinds of gypsum and plasterboard waste.
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Friday, April 01, 2011
Answering Questions on Reading Tips
When you review a book that was less than perfect or heck even one that was perfect could you also suggest some alternatives?
I'll be honest. That could be more work than I'm willing to do in a free forum like Amazon.com and this blog. Sometimes I mention alternatives because they're fresh in my mind and I like the other options. Always mentioning alternatives can be a real chore. If I wrote reviews for formal publication I would do that. Otherwise, I recommend subscribing to my Amazon.com review RSS feed and staying current with my reviews.
Where do you find the time to read the books? After family-time, work time and sleep-time..at what time of the day do u read and how much time do you invest? I keep trying to read books but I read 2-3 pages per day at night...thanks!
When work is really busy, I probably read the most when on the road. I try to get to airports early, so I could have 30 to 60 minutes at the gate. On the flight I hardly ever watch the movie(s) or work on a computer. I pretty much always read a technical book or read The Economist. Planes are especially good for concentrating my attention because I have no alternative and no distractions!
When I don't travel, I like to make some time early Saturday and Sunday mornings. I might also read a little at night, when my wife does the same.
Also, be prepared to read. Think one book will keep you busy on a trip? Take two. What if you're stuck at the airport, etc.? Whenever I take mass transit, I take something to read with me. The same goes for any time I expect to wait somewhere, like a doctor's office, before a meeting, and so on. This little stretches of time add up. And, if you face an unexpected delay, the little stretch becomes a reading-productive big stretch.
How do you maintain your list of books to read throughout the year? Do you look at upcoming books from specific publishers, books referenced in conferences and presentations, does Amazon offer pre-order recommendations and reviewer copies? How do you prioritize such a list?
Every once in a while I access this Amazon.com search page and do a keyword search for computer security terms, ordered by publication date.
I review the results and concentrate on titles from the mainstream publishers like Pearson imprints (Addison-Wesley, etc., including Cisco Press), No Starch, Wiley, Osborne/McGraw-Hill, Apress, O'Reilly (including Microsoft Press), Wrox, and Syngress. I never read Auerbach (sorry guys). I pretty much avoid everything else. You have to publish something extraordinary to catch my attention otherwise. Examples include books on FreeBSD or other BSD topics.
This method usually catches all books I care about in the next 9-15 months. I am rarely surprised, but that can happen! As a backup I subscribe to the blogs of major publishers who provide feeds on upcoming books (hint to publishers who do not do this -- you should!)
If I know and like the author already, I'll add the book to my Amazon.com Wish List immediately. I assign a priority based on how many months until the book will be published. I use Highest for published books and Lowest for books the farthest in the future.
Next I add books to my formal reading list. I usually have a queue stretching 9-12 months. My goal since probably 2000 or 2001 was to finish a calendar year having read all books available on my list, but it's never happened! (Will this be the year??)
My current list is more or less grouped by themes. I order the books based on the knowledge or familiarity I expect to need in order to understand the book. Hence, my current list shows books on C and Windows prior to books on exploitation develop and debugging Windows.
If a book seems really interesting, I'll put it on my schedule when the book is expected to be published. That may require rescheduling my reading. Not meeting my schedule can also force me to change the list.
The toughest part of my process involves seeing a book with an interesting title and subject written unknown author. Sometimes I'll take a leap of faith and add the book to my Wish List and reading schedule. Other times I'll wait until I can flip through it in the store. I always keep my Wish List and reading schedule synchronized, so you won't see me Wishing a book but not having it planned for a certain month.
How do you tackle/review books that are only distributed digitally?
I have yet to encounter this problem but I expect to at some point in 2012. I imagine by that time I'll just read the new book on an iPad or similar. I'll probably rely on note-taking on a separate piece of paper.
Thank you for your questions!
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- Unknown said...
On the "be prepared to read" tip... This is where a Kindle comes in handy. You can load up the Kindle with multiple books (less weight) and use the Kindle app on multiple devices. I was stuck in a doctor's office longer than expected once and was able to pick up my latest book (right at the last point I had left off) on my Blackberry. I know BB - not the best way to read a book - but great in an emergency.
I also find the electronic highlighting and note-taking comes in very handy if you want to write a blog or review later on.
And finally - I often email PDF technical docs to my Kindle and have them automatically converted to Kindle format for reading.
- Richard Bejtlich said...
Sorry nybbles -- thanks for your comment, but I messed up moderating it in the Blogger console and can't recover it. Doh.
- Unknown said...
Do you mind sharing why you don't read Auerbach's books?


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DETROIT – Mike Duggan says Detroit needs strong leadership and he's getting set to announce that he should be the next leader for the city.
Duggan is set to announce his candidacy for mayor Tuesday evening at the Samaritan Center in Detroit.
He is a former prosecutor, former Wayne County deputy executive, and he hailed as the Detroit Medical Center CEO that saved it from bankruptcy.
Duggan says he's running regardless of whether Detroit gets a state-appointed emergency manager.
Republican Gov. Rick Snyder is considering whether to appoint one. Last week, a state-appointed review team found Detroit was in a financial emergency.
Several others have announced plans to run or are looking at a run. Democratic Mayor Dave Bing was elected in 2009 to a 4-year-term and could seek re-election.


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The Summoner is an additional hero class that is available as part of the Summoner Hero DLC. It was released for the PC on 23 May 2012. There are no future plans for a console release. It is priced (not including sales) at $3.99 USD on Steam.[1]
Promotional Description
A mysterious visitor from the Crystalline dimension, the Summoner has decided to wage his own personal war across Etheria for reasons unknown! With TWO Pets by his side, the Summoner can form Minions out of sentient crystal, and build an army to follow his every command.
By entering Overlord Mode, the Summoner can retreat at any time to his Crystalline realm, to supervise his Real Time Strategy from an omniscient top-down perspective.
As he selects units and issues a variety of orders, the Summoner exercises supreme tactical control over his troops and his team's Defenses. Furthermore, his Flash Heal ability instantly Heals all allied units and Defenses within a radius, and the Summoner's Phase Shift ability can move his ghostly avatar around the physical realm while remaining immaterial and unseen by enemies. For the master strategist seeking to pull the strings from above, or the brave commander ready to personally lead his army into battle, the Summoner is an essential addition to the team!
Summon Minions
The Summoner can also call upon the following creep types (in uber-powered Crystalline variants) which vary in their cost of Minion Units (MU). These minions can be upgraded and buffed as with any Defense.
- Archer Minion - Summons a crystalline Dark Elf Archer to the battlefield. (4 MU)
- Spider Minion - Summons a crystalline Spider to the battlefield. (5 MU)
- Orc Minion - Summons a crystalline Orc to the battlefield. (6 MU)
- Mage Minion - Summons a crystalline Dark Elf Mage to the battlefield. (7 MU)
- Warrior Minion - Summons a crystalline Dark Elf Warrior to the battlefield. (8 MU)
- Ogre Minion - Summons a crystalline Ogre to the battlefield. (13 MU)
Minion Units
Each summoned minion costs a set number of Minion Units (MU). The maximum number of MU available is equivalent to the maximum number of Defense Units for any give map (i.e Glitterhelm Caverns has a maximum of 165 MU and 165 DU). All Summoners in a match share the MU between them; each player does not have their own MU count. Each summoned minion is marked by a colored icon hovering over its head indicating its current combat stance.
- Flash Heal - When activated, the Summoner can send a wave of healing ethereal energy to his trusty minions and to nearby hero defenses. When in Overlord Mode, this power only affects his minions.
- Phase Shift - Transports the Summoner to the Crystalline Dimension and renders him immaterial in the physical world. He'll be able to move through objects on the battlefield, enemies will not target him nor be able to damage him, and the power does not consume mana. While he can issue orders and use tower-related abilities, his pets can't attack or collect mana when in this mode.
The Summoner is unable to attack and does not use weapons, but can equip two familiars to accompany him into battle.
The Summoner can levitate above the ground for up to 15 seconds, similar to the Ranger's Outlander Costume.
The Summoner has 4 upgradeable 'Summons' stats (minion health, damage, range and attack speed) which increase the effectiveness of his summoned minions. In addition, his two ability stats are replaced by a fifth upgradeable Minion Movement Speed stat and his Flash Heal Ability.
Minion Commands
The Summoner can command his units on the field, where he is able to drag-select units and issue them a variety of commands, such as:
- Hold Position Defensive
- Hold Position Offensive
- Follow Target
- Attack Atarget
- Move Defensive
- Move Offensive
- Follow Me
- Select All Units
- Deselect All Units
To issue orders to the minions, left click (by default) to select minions then right click to access the command wheel. Also note that a Summoner can control minions summoned by other Summoners.
Overlord Mode
- Main article: Overlord Mode
The Summoner can leave the field of battle entirely to enter a full-on RTS style 'Overlord Mode.' Activating this mode will force the player to activate their Phase Shift ability.
When in this mode the player will call out (Default C) at their mouse pointer, be able to click on the map (Default holding left shift) to move the camera and be able to swiftly move the camera by holding alt.
Also, Genie and Djiinlet pets will not generate mana for the player when in this mode as any other familiars won't attack.
Summoner's Costumes
- The Summoner cannot equip any class-specific familiars such as the Animi.
- DPS familiars equipped were presumably nerfed in order to prevent DPS unbalancing (i.e. by doubling up on high damage dealing Familiars such as the Cowboy Monkey and Seahorse).
- If the Summoner equips a Genie, the Genie will collect Mana from attacks performed by a second pet.
- In The King's Game summoners can activate Phase Shift to step over the tiles without getting attacked.
- Preliminary concept art for both the Jester and Summoner was released in late 2011.
Usage Guide & Overview
See also
- Scratch's Summoner Guide - Overview of General Usage
- Summoner Guide: Learn from Lord Ditros


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Obama: GOP 'irresponsible' on debt ceiling talk
- Nation must avoid %27self-inflicted wound%2C%27 Obama says.
- News conference was last of Obama%27s first term in office.
- Republicans say they will not give up leverage in fighting spending.
WASHINGTON — President Obama on Monday slammed Republicans who are resisting an increase to the nation's debt ceiling without further deficit reductions and vowed he won't negotiate on the issue.
Obama called the GOP stance "irresponsible" and "absurd" and warned it would set off an economic crisis. He said the United States was not a "deadbeat nation" that fails to pay its bills.
"They will not collect a ransom in exchange for not crashing the American economy," Obama said during his final news conference of his first term in office. "The full faith and credit of the United States of America is not a bargaining chip."
He said Americans would hold all of Washington responsible for the fallout.
"It would be a self-inflicted wound on the economy," Obama said. "It would slow down our growth and tip us into recession. To even entertain the idea of this happening is irresponsible. It's absurd."
Obama reiterated that he won't negotiate on the debt ceiling debate. He said he's willing to have a conversation about ways to reduce the deficit, but the debt ceiling must be raised.
"We've got to break the habit of negotiating through crisis over and over again," he said.
Republican leaders weren't backing down.
"The American people do not support raising the debt ceiling without reducing government spending at the same time. The consequences of failing to increase the debt ceiling are real, but so, too, are the consequences of allowing our spending problem to go unresolved," House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, said in a statement after Obama's news conference. "Without meaningful action, the debt will continue to act as an anchor on our economy, costing American jobs and endangering our children's future."
"I do know that the most important issue confronting the future of our country is our deficit and debt," said Sen. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. "So we are hoping for a new seriousness on the part of the president with regard to the single biggest issue confronting the country, and we look forward to working with him to do something about this huge, huge problem."


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Phone: 314.291.2131
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Mission Statement: The mission of the Northwest Chamber of Commerce is to provide leadership and foster unity in the overall community through the implementation of programs and services which stimulates economic growth and enhances the quality of life.


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Wiko Ridge Fab 4G Stock ROM (flash file) on your Computer. The Firmware comes in a zip package, which contains Flash File, Flash Tool ( QFIL), USB Driver and How-to Flash Manual.
Download Firmware Wiko Ridge Fab 4G Stock ROM [Flash file]
- File Name: Wiko_Ridge_Fab_4G_Kitkat_V13.zip
- File Size: 624 MB
- How to Flash: Flashing Wiko Ridge Fab 4G use QFIL
- Firmware Link: Download
- File Name: Wiko_Ridge_Fab_4G_Lollipop_V14.zip
- File Size: 624 MB
- How to Flash: Flashing Wiko Ridge Fab 4G use QFIL
- Firmware Link: Download
Requirements file and Tools to flash Wiko Ridge Fab 4G
- A Windows PC
- Compatible USB Cable
- Qualcom Flash Image Loader [QFIL All Vesion]
- QD Loader Usb Driver
- Wiko Ridge Fab 4G [ Make sure the battery Capacity more than 50% ]
How to Flash Wiko Ridge Fab 4G
- Download and extract the Wiko Ridge Fab 4G stock firmware package on your computer
- After extracting the package, you will be able to get the Firmware File, QFIL, Driver and How-to Flash Guide.
- Install the provided USB Driver on your Computer, and if in case USB Driver is already installed, SKIP this step.
- Open QFIL.exe Untill is launched
- Now, Switch Off your Smartphone or Tablet.
- Once your Device is Switched Off, Press and Hold Volume UP Key and Connect the Device to the Computer using USB Cable, Several model use Volume Down or Both Volume Key.
- Now, In QFIL, Click on Browse Button and locate the Firmware (.mbn)
- After it Click Again Load XML and Open rawprogram0.xml
- And then will open Windows file explorer and click Again Patch.0.xml on firmware extracted, Now the firmware file, QFIL will automatically load the rest of the firmware data.
- Now, Click on the Download button to begin the Flashing Process.
- If you wish to download the latest version of QFIL Flash Tool, then head over to QFIL Flash Tool page.
- If you are going to flash the above Firmware on your Wiko Ridge Fab 4G device, then take a backup of everything as because your personal data will be deleted after flashing the stock firmware.
- The firmware shared on this page is officially released by the company and helps you to recover your device if you ever got bootloop, software error, update error, hanging and dead issue.
- If Flashing Fail try to Download with Another QFIL Version
- When Device not detected on Your PC please Reinstall, or Chek in Your Device Manager You must see COM Port if your Device Detected
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Their booster pumps are well suited for continuous duty and can help with recirculation based tasks as well. Booster pumps are best used with hydro-pneumatic storage systems, however, they are also compatible with the majority of hydraulic shut-off valves. Typical applications include water treatment/RO, carbonation systems, misting systems, alternative energy/solar, medical labwater, laser cooling systems and fuel cells.
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What do you do with an ice cream parlour in the depths of the British winter? Open a pop-up Christmas shop of course!
The Original Pop Up Shop is the brainchild of interiors stylist Louise Rastall and sees her family switch ice cream for icicles (boom boom) by turning their shop into a Christmas wonderland selling trees, wreaths and decorations. The latter are available online too. Here are a few of my favourites…
Isn't it funny how you never seem to know how much you need a string of felt acorns until you see one?
Red robin linen napkins, £44/4
These napkins aren't so overly Christmassy that you couldn't use them at other times of year too (loving the simple bobble trim napkin ring idea too Louise!)
Baking tin candle holder, £6.30/2
The Scandi-style candle holders would look really pretty dotted down the centre of the Christmas dinner table.
Handmade with love gift tags, £2/8
Every year I decide I'm going to make all my Christmas presents by hand. Usually I fail miserably and there's still no way I'll manage to make them all but I have got a few craft projects on the go – these tags would be the perfect finishing touch.
If you're in the Newark area you can find directions here or start filling your present sack online.


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Clinton Jackson
Born and raised in Oakland, California, Cinton Jackson is the youngest of 3 and the only son. An imaginative child inclined to perform, Clinton stood empty handed at "Show & Tell", told his jokes and officially claimed his identity as a stand-up comic at the age of 9.
After graduating from high school Clinton began to hone his craft in San Francisco's thriving comedy scene, quickly moving up the ranks to become one of the youngest headliners around. He has appeared on many stand-up comedy television shows including his own half hour special on Comedy Central and most recently The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson. When not headlining his own shows Clinton has been the opening act for such notable artist as Aretha Franklin, Donna Summer, Dennis Miller, Chris Rock, and Steven Wright. Clinton has also recorded and released two full length comedy CDs, both of which are regularly featured on satellite radio comedy channels.
Following an acclaimed showing at HBO's prestigious Aspen Comedy Festival, Clinton was cast to co-star as affable science teacher "Mezz Crosby" on the WB's "Nick Freno: Licenced Teacher". Subsequent roles as teachers on shows such as the Disney Chanel's "That's So Raven" and Nickleodeon's "Taina" further showcase Clinton's trademark guy-next-door appeal with. Additional guest appearances on other sitcoms have shown that Clinton's talents definitely reach beyond the stand-up stage.
Upon signing with the Commercials Unlimited agency Clinton began to work in television commercials. With what one casting director called "a natural ability to connect" Clinton was cast to star in numerous national commercials including Jeep, Subway, Circuit City, Old Navy, 21st Century, Nissian, and AC Delco.
Stand-up remains Clinton Jackson's first love and greatest passion. In addition to comedy clubs he is very popular on the corporate event circuit, doing shows in which he often incorporates his keen ability to improvise with his audience. The San Francisco Chronicle says, "on stage Clinton Jackson moves as if he were in a boxing match delivering material that is not only hilarious to hear but brilliantly visual as well. He's good natured, clever, and engaging with a unique point of view, earning him the respect of his peers and giving him a broad cross-over appeal. "
Clinton Jackson's Upcoming Shows
Clinton Jackson is Known For
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About the Nevada Fish and Wildlife Office
The Nevada Fish and Wildlife Office's mission is to conserve the natural biological diversity of the Great Basin, eastern Sierra and the Mojave Desert. We work closely with many partners to conserve and recover Nevada native species throughout the state.
The headquarters office for the Nevada Fish and Wildlife Office is located in Reno, Nevada. As the headquarters for the State Supervisor, staff provides support on budget administration, external affairs, and information technology.
We have ecological services staff in both northern and southern Nevada. The Northern Nevada Ecological Services Office is located in Reno, Nevada, and the Southern Nevada Field Office, is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The primary program areas in the ecological services offices include: aquatic invasive species, desert fish recovery, desert tortoise recovery, ecological services, environmental contaminants, and Partners for Fish and Wildlife.
Our Lahontan National Fish Hatchery Complex staff is located in Reno, at the Lahontan National Fish Hatchery in Gardnerville, Nevada, and at the Marble Bluff Fish Passage Facility at Pyramid Lake. This integrated fisheries program implements recovery activities for Lahontan cutthroat trout and cui-ui and provides technical assistance to tribal, state, and federal agencies.


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From: SRF7@x??x.xxx
Date: Mon Dec 20, 1999 7:31 pm
Subject: Re: Chertock's window
I think he can pull off a pair of 32" wide windows provided he stays with
about 43" off the rear wall, the monitors are 63" or less apart, and he
angles them to form an equilateral triangle (60 deg.s for all three angles).
See the *.Bmp I uploaded to the www.studiotips.com site for more detail.
If you go for the 43" / 32" max, the curtain idea has an additional benefit
of tending to shield the window by provided a bundle of curtain at the near
window edge when open. You might want to use several layers of heavy fabric
offset from the wall and over running the window edge so that it can form a
ridge when open without getting into your sight lines.
If you use the 703 plug, paste an art print / poster to the back side so it
looks like a framed piece of artwork as you walk into the studio. Use a
decorative print fabric and the studio sides of the plugs can look decent too
... "Dogs Playing Poker" and a "Young Elvis" would be too excellent choices
(stick with the classics). Maybe use a bit of Velcro to hold 'em in place.
Perhaps doing both is worth the trouble??? One layer of curtain and a 1" 703
plug with decoration on each window???
My $0.02
Scott R. Foster


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Latest Bond now up to $95.4m (£59.7m) in just over 12 days.
Following its mighty $25.7m (£16.1m) second weekend, Skyfall has swiftly become the biggest grosser of the year-to-date at the UK box office.
James Bond's 23rd outing has now amassed $95.4m (£59.7m) through Sony - to end of Nov 7 - to topple The Dark Knight Rises' $89.8m (£56.2m).
Skyfall also now ranks as the biggest ever Bond film in the UK, topping Casino Royale's $88.9m (£55.6m), and rises to the ninth biggest grosser of all time in the UK.
This weekend, it's likely to surpass Lord of the Rings: Return of the King ($97.6m/£61.1m) and LOTR: The Fellowship of the Ring ($100.7m/£63m).
Producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli commented: "We are thrilled and proud to reach this box office landmark in record time and are delighted that UK audiences continue to enjoy Skyfall."


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Hey guys,
after over three years of selling almost everything, I have a few pieces I found which may be of interest, useful arcade parts and so on.
I have one console game and seventeen PCBs left. I want to get rid of almost everything, but what's holding me up is that MAK in Akihabara have had two of my games in for repair for TWO YEARS...
So I put the arcade parts, flyers, manuals, control panels etc. in this post, there's some console stuff I found lying around too:
This is mostly ZX Spectrum games, but at the bottom I put the games-with-the-wrong-cartridge etc. section.
If and when MAK ever get the games fixed I can make a harness for them and then sell them and after that I can put all the remaining junk (masses of wiring harnesses mostly) on Yahoo Auctions all in one go, all together as a job lot.


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Hi! I bought rice bran like a million years ago and have been meaning to make bran muffins for months and months and months. Apparently it was muffin day today, my sister and one of my friends both posted about making muffins on Instagram. Alex was mostly in charge of dinner (shrimp and olives, like this but without feta and cooked on the stovetop) so I whipped these up. Quick and easy and wicked delicious. I packed a few for breakfast tomorrow and froze the rest. They're not too sweet, they're moist, and I love them. Next time I might add in a tablespoon or two of molasses just for flavor.
Bran muffins with raisins
adapted from epicurious.com
1 c rice bran2/3 c rice flour mix
3/4 t xanthan gum
1 1/4 t baking soda
1/8 t salt
1 1/4 c buttermilk (or, 1 1/4 c milk soured with 2 t vinegar)
1/2 c sugar
1/4 c applesauce
1 egg
1 1/2 T oil
2 t vanilla
3/4 c raisins
Preheat oven to 350, and grease a muffin tin. Combine rice bran, rice flour mix, xanthan gu, baking soda and salt in a bowl and mix well. Set aside. Beat buttermilk, sugar, applesauce, egg, oil and vanilla together until frothy (I used my Vitamix, but you can use your hands or a mixer). Pour the liquids into the dry ingredients and stir together, then fold in raisins. Pour batter to fill muffin tins about 2/3 full, then bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean (mine baked 23 minutes). Cool in pan for a minute or two, then remove to a cooling rack. Serve with butter or eat plain.
I used a regular 12-muffin tin and had leftover batter, so I used a mini-muffin pan and made about 6 mini muffins. I'm not totally sure how many I made because I immediately ate a few of them so I lost count. Then Alex (who "doesn't like" muffins) ate a few too.
Sorry for the not-so stellar photos, I was in a rush.


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The word "Pub" originates from the term "Public House" which in Ireland is a gathering place where friends come together to enjoy food, drinks, and "the craic" (pronounced, crack) meaning fun and good times. Ryan's Public House opened the doors in the summer of 2006.
We offer a cozy and friendly environment where you are only a stranger once. A local neighborhood Pub with a city feel, we showcase our famous Reubens, Shepard's Pie, Corned Beef and Cabbage, amongst other items, as our customer favorites. Our menu constantly changes to offer seasonal fare like Fish Tacos and Salads.
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Our family LOVES Nutella!! So my husband is making me try these:) They sound so yummy....
Self-frosting Nutella Cupcakes
1/4 cup butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup canola or mild vegetable oil
3/4 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 3/4 cup all purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4-1/2 cup Nutella, at room temperature
Preheat the oven to 325F.
In a medium bowl, beat the butter, oil and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat until smooth.
In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the butter mixture and beat on low speed just until combined. The batter will be thick. It needs to be in order to swirl in the Nutella!
Divide the batter between 12 paper-lined muffin cups. Drop a spoonful of Nutella on top of each, and swirl through the batter with the tip of a bamboo skewer, knife or other pointy object. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until springy to the touch. Tilt them in the pan to help them cool. Makes a dozen cupcakes.


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Arsenal bounced back from a 1-0 deficit to steal a 2-1 win at Sunderland thanks to Thierry Henry's goal in the first minute of injury time.
Henry was making his final appearance for Arsenal in English Premier League action before heading back to the U.S. to resume his career with New York Red Bulls and did so with a flourish, finishing Andrei Arshavin's perfect cross to ensure a Gunners victory.
Arsenal found themselves down 1-0 after a painful-looking injury to Per Mertesacker was exploited by Sunderland's James McLean, but the replacement Aaron Ramsey delivered on an awkward goal that hit both posts before going in to equalize—which set up Henry's heroic exit. [Fox Soccer]


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1986 Ford Mustang - Driving Sideways
Building the 12-second street slider
"Sorry I'm late. There is really no excuse." Except that Christian France had just finished installing a new short-block and test-fired it for the first time at 2 a.m. that morning. No excuse.
Chris stood in the freezing air in nothing more than a T-shirt and jeans after making the 50-mile south Orange County-to-L.A. run in less than 20 minutes to attend the pre-dawn photo shoot. With him was his smirking '86 Fox-body Mustang that had earned him some notoriety and then tried to take it away.
"When I bought this car, I wanted to run 12s with a stock short-block and unported heads. I'd seen a few guys on the Internet who had made it happen with just a few bolt-ons because the air is so cold back East and the tracks like E-town are low altitude." Chris wanted to be the first West Coast Fox owner to get it done with a full interior and A/C, so he began doing research at corral.net because he "wouldn't even know where to start finding a book."
The '86 302 is the first injected 5.0L engine for the Fox and uses the E6AE, Ford's masked-valve cylinder head, which has a large combustion chamber that is the least responsive to performance modifications. Chris knew this was a problem, but that the small-block had the '85-'88 roller cam and the correct intake-manifold base for performance use. So he took a trip to the local wrecking yard and did some shopping.
"The 5.0 engine is getting really common in the yards, so I found a '93 Thunderbird and a battery and did a compression test. The engine was good, so I waited for half-price day, pulled the engine, and paid $96 for it."
Chris pulled the cam from the '86 block and installed it in the '93, then took the heads to Freeway Machine in Mission Viejo, California, for a three-angle valve job. While the engine was out, Chris decided the engine bay looked terrible. "I towed the car to a painter to media-blast all of the parts under the hood and paint them." Just because the parts are from the yard doesn't mean they have to look that way.
"I knew I wasn't going to go fast without some bolt-ons, so I looked at the Internet classifieds for more parts. The yards helped too-it's easy to find the standard speed parts on wrecked Mustangs." The search netted him a pair of Flowmasters from a wrecked GT and some BBK long tubes from corral.net. "I heard that the East Coast guys did this with exhaust, gears, slicks, an underdrive pulley, and an initial timing bump." Chris also swapped the CPU with an '87-'88 five-speed box because he heard it had more aggressive fuel and timing curves.
While he was looking, he found a set of used Cobra calipers, spindles, and A-arms. "I was going to Sacramento Raceway maybe once or twice a month and driving it on the street every day. I knew that adding handling suspension would cost me some time at the track, but drag suspension just doesn't power-slide well."
With the calipers came new 13-inch rotors and Bilstein coilovers. The rear gear is a Ford Motorsport 3.73:1, with a few more clutches in the Traction-Lok to keep both tires turning as Chris power-slides to work-and to the store, and all over town by the looks of his videos on superstangparts.com.
So is he the famous guy with the stock block, creature comforts, and 12s? Not quite yet. Chris took the Fox to Famoso Raceway in Bakersfield, California, and ran a frustrating 13.08 at 101.98 mph.
"I don't really know the shift point because I wasn't looking at the tach; I shift when I feel it keel over. I guess I'm at about 5,300 rpm. I think the last tenth is in the density altitude; the DA was 1,200 feet that day. Of course a drag suspension would help but that really isn't my thing." This thinking is contrary to the 1.71 60-foot he's getting off the rev limiter, so we think as soon as the weather cools down he's going to get back that 0.08.
So why was he late? The day before the shoot, something failed in the fuel system and the first Pick Your Part engine got washed out. The engine smoked and the compression dropped to zero. At that point he could have re-ringed it, but that would have ruined the spirit of the junkyard engine. He pulled another and replaced it the day before the shoot. Next stop, 12.99?
TECH NOTESWhat: This '86 Ford Mustang gave Chris "a really good vibe," so he drove to Oklahoma and bought it.
Owner: Christian France
Hometown: Mission Viejo, California, 50 miles south of L.A.
Engine: The engine is a '93 Ford Thunderbird long-block from Pick Your Part in Wilmington, California. It has unported E7TE cylinder heads and a complete intake manifold and throttle body from an '87-'93 H.O. engine.
Transmission: It's a stock Borg-Warner T-5 with an FMS aluminum driveline.
Rearend: In the rear Chris upgraded to 11.35-inch Lincoln Mark VII LSC discs and Cobra axles with a 3:73:1 Ford Motorsport Traction-Lok differential. He says this is the best ratio he's tried because it doesn't over-rev the engine or destroy the fuel mileage while still improving acceleration.
Suspension: He's been lucky in his scrounging and found a set of '94-'95 Cobra spindles and calipers for 13-inch front brakes. He then installed a Maximum Motorsports coilover conversion with 350-pound springs, caster/camber plates, and a new set of tubular lower control arms. All of this improved the turning radius, widened the track width, and allows Chris to control the car in a sideways drift.
Exhaust: Chris says it's easy to find used Flowmasters and underdrive pulleys in the yard, but not headers. He purchased the 1 5/8-inch BBK long-tube headers off the Internet.
Body: Chris likes the four-headlight arrangement on the '79-'86 body styles. He didn't strip the interior for weight, but he did take out the steel bumper support. He's looking for an aluminum replacement.
Interior: It's stock expect for the FloFit seats and always meticulously maintained.
Rollers: The wheels are '01-'04 Bullitt-style with Goodyear 245/45ZR17 tires. For the track he uses a set of Mickey Thompson 28x8 ET Drag tires.


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Bobby, WTF would you get a dull a*sed job, when you can keep doing this???? Y do people think u need a job??? I think your contribution is so important. Do these same time wasters worry about Mother Theresa getting a job???? Did they get on Ghandi's goat and tell him to get a job……. Was Muhumad told to go dig his mountain…. Seriously some people just don't get it.
FSM so rox n I'm so spewing I have to have a job, and didn't think of doing this myself…… Rock on I say.
How dare you poke the humour stick at religions……….. LMAO continually.
"you've gone too far" OH PLEASE……
"it's ridiculous and stupid" Arhah, and the rest of the crappy religions aren't???? Suiciding for a G*d isn't?????? Not eating a certain food (on a certain day???) isn't it???? Refusing to sell condoms to a customer because it's against your religion isn't???? (& I kid you not it happened here, and made front page news for about a week. Boy did I LMFAO at that!!!)
I'm so surprised that any of the religious folks even have time to view your website, with their heads so far up their own A*rses, how do they view the screen…………..
Oh well that's about all from me.
Oh by the way, does Pirating music / vids / clips etc count as part worship? Not that I do that, but I was just wondering if that was actually an underground group / break away group worshiping the Meatballs….
May the noodley appendages stay moist in His juiciest of sauces.
Yours with the mostest of parmesan cheese
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This is a guest post by Matthew White from waterpolouk.com. Matthew wanted to share with you his experiences with learning to swim and some advice on what you can do to help you get started.
Enter Matthew White:
I have been a swimmer since I was 4 years old, never really been dedicated enough to swim at a high standard, but somehow, managing to stay in the pool - which is just as important. This article aims to inspire adult non-swimmers to take up the sport and define a clear path of progression for people to follow and improve.
Firstly, let's look at why swimming is such a great form of exercise to learn and continue doing potentially your whole life. Swimming is a very low impact sport, which means it does not wear down your joints as much as other fitness techniques, such as running for example – think of the number of footballers that have real problems with their joints in later life. Swimming provides a weightless environment which means you can swim at your own pace, and for a period of time of your choice. I worked at a swimming pool for 7 years and I can say that many people in their 60s and 70s still used swimming as a form of exercise, whereas I would say the fitness classes attracted those from their 20s to 40s predominantly.
How do I start to learn though?It's a fact that in the UK (and probably not much different anywhere else) a significant number of adults cannot swim, as Amateur Swimming Association is focusing on teaching every child to swim, it is important that adults do not miss out too. If you want to start learning to swim there are a number of adult courses available out there. Private lessons are a great way to take it slow on your own time at your own pace as the swim instructor should tune the instruction to your individual needs and abilities. If you are already familiar with water and are not afraid, my advice would be to learn the basics with a qualified teacher, then start using your public swimming pool to practice. I would first start setting small goals, so you keep yourself motivated, for example, try and work your way up to doing 5 lengths (5 times from wall to wall) in a row, then 10 and so on. When you are comfortable with that (it could take a long time) what I do, is task myself with completing a certain numbers of lengths in a certain amount of time and then repeating the swim. This is called a set.
When you become able to complete your set easily you can decrease the amount of time you give yourself to complete the swims and increase the number of reps. For example: Swim a set of 3 Lengths in 2 minutes x 8 repetitions
One final piece of advice is simple, do not overdo it! What I mean by this is, don't try and push yourself too hard too early on, treat swimming as exercise, not training, as training takes a lot of mental strength as well. Using your new skills as part of a healthy lifestyle will avoid you resenting exercise and hopefully keep you in the water longer and happier.
Improving your swimming techniqueIf you want to actually improve your swimming technique there are a number of avenues and resources open to you. My old swimming pool alone offered a range of courses with professional swimming teachers to help you. However, I suggest either joining a local swimming masters club or attending adult coaching sessions and then just asking more experienced people to have a look at where you can improve. In my opinion, if you can convince a friend or partner to bring a camcorder or water proof digital camera down to film your technique, you will be able to see for yourself where you are going wrong. In fact, I have often surprised myself when analysing my stroke from videos. (Note from Swimator Blog: Swim video analysis is the best way to improve your swimming stroke, however, word of advice here. Be careful not to rely on bad advice when it comes to swim video analysis. It is always better to let your swimming video being analyzed by a professional coach as your friend might not necessarily know what you should correct. If you are interested in having your swim video analyzed here on the Swimator Blog, just send me a note.)
Even if you have never been swimming in your life I challenge you to give it a go, you might just find a beautiful sport and a loyal friend for life.
More about Matthew White: He is a water polo enthusiast who has enjoyed the benefits of swimming for the last 20 years. If he is not playing water polo or swimming, you may see him at swimming pool all around UK covering Water Polo games with his new Sony camcorder.


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A 28-year-old man died Monday evening after being stabbed in the chest.
According to the Newaygo County Sheriff Department, they were dispatched to 6236 E. 124th St. in Ensley Township, Newaygo County, Monday evening, May 5, on a stabbing complaint. Once Deputies arrived on scene, they encountered a male victim laying in the entryway of the residence with a stab wound to the chest. Officers began to render first aid to the victim until medical assistance arrived on scene, and shortly after the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
The man was identified as Charles Franklin Rainey, 28, of Sand Lake.
He reportedly lived at the home with his girlfriend, Tricia Hill, and her young daughter. Police noted that two people at the home were interviewed, and that the case would be reviewed by the Newaygo County Prosecutor's Office.
Rainey was in the class of 2005 at Tri County High School, and recently moved back to Michigan from Tennessee.
Hill told a local news station and police that the stabbing was in self-defense and that she didn't mean to kill him.


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Potato faces
To make some fun faces out of baked potatoes, ask an adult to help you find these ingredients and pieces of equipment.
1 large baking potato or sweet potato for each person in your family
some of the toppings below to make the characters on pages 4, 5, 6 and 7
To make Owl Eyes
- cucumber, peas, carrot, red pepper
To make Pesto Man
- pesto, black olives, baby sweetcorn, green pepper, grated cheese
To make Bean Head
- baked beans, cucumber, green olives, sweetcorn, cottage cheese
To make Sweetie - using sweet potato
- alfalfa sprouts, sweetcorn, stuffed olives, tomatoes, radishes
small sharp knife
chopping board
1 potato makes 2 faces
Remember! Ask an adult to help with all the peeling and chopping. Wash your hands before you start.
Step 1
First prick the potatoes with a fork.
Then, ask an adult to bake them in a hot oven (220ºC, 425ºF or Gas Mark 7) for about an hour or until a fork will easily go through the potato.
If you are using sweet potato, only bake for about 40 minutes.
Step 2
Ask the adult to cut the cooked potatoes in half longways.
Let the potatoes cool down a little then try out some of the faces on the next few pages – or make up your own!
Owl eyes
Make your potato look like an owl like this:
- Eyes - cucumber and peas
- Nose - carrot
- Mouth - red pepper
Pesto Man
Scoop out the potato and mash it together with a teaspoonful of pesto then put it back in the potato skin.
Now add these:
- Eyes - black olives
- Nose - baby sweetcorn
- Mouth - green pepper
- Hair - grated cheese
Bean Head
Scoop out the potato and mash it up with some cottage cheese then put it back in the potato skin.
Now add these:
- Hair - baked beans
- Eyes - cucumber
- Nose - green olive
- Mouth - sweetcorn
- Arms and legs - carrot sticks
Try using sweet potato instead. It is quicker to cook (bake for about 40 minutes) and tastes delicious!
Make a face from these:
- Hair - alfalfa sprouts
- Eyebrows - sweetcorn
- Eyes - stuffed olives
- Nose - radish
- Mouth - tomato
There's more to bake in Cook it!
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But it's well worth it, I think.
I've turned the whole west side of the room into a mini-studio. It includes the 'wet' art area (not pictured as it is still in process), the writing center, and a mini-light studio.
Here is a picture of the empty northwest corner (formerly the dramatic play area). It is now a light studio (the umbrella defines writing table). Comforters hang in between the classroom to help block noise. We should be getting walls by winter break.
I hung the weaving project in between the wet art area and the writing table to help define the areas while maintaing an open feel.
A close up of the light studio:
I've intentionally left wall space empty (SO hard to do) for projector work. I think I can use some painters tape to adhere paper to the wall so they can trace objects they are interested in.
Here are the shelves along the west wall that contain the studio materials:
I arranged this shelf perpindicular to the 'wall' to also define the space between the wet area and the writing table.
I'm always open to dialouge! If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions feel free to post!
The end!