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The EOS 70D is Canon's mid-range SLR aimed squarely at enthusiast photographers. On the outside it looks little different to its predecessor the 60D, but on the inside it's a completely different camera. It has an innovative 20.2MP 'Dual Pixel CMOS AF' sensor, promising hugely improved autofocus in live view and during movie recording. It's also packed full of Canon's latest technology, including full touchscreen control, built-in Wi-Fi for image sharing and remote camera control from your smartphone , 7 fps continuous shooting, and an ISO range of 100-12800 (25600 expanded). For shooting with the optical viewfinder it has a 19-point AF module borrowed from the EOS 7D.
Canon EOS 70D DSLR Camera
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" The 70D is an excellent blend of control and quality in a tight, reasonably affordable package. Anyone looking for better autofocus in video mode need look no further, as the 70D's Dual Pixel AF offers the most advanced phase-detect autofocus on the market."
Key Features
- 20.2 MP APS-C CMOS sensor and DIGIC 5+
- 19 point cross-type AF System
- Up to 7 fps shooting
- ISO 100-12800, expandable to 25600
- Dual Pixel CMOS AF for fast focus in live view and video
- 3" articulating touch panel LCD screen with 1,040,000 dots
- Built-in flash with integrated speedlite transmitter and hot shoe
- Intelligent viewfinder with electronic overlay
- 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps) and 720 (60, 50 fps) HD video (H.264/MPEG-4/MOV)
- Instant sharing and remote control with built-in Wi-Fi and EOS Remote app
- GPS compatible (sold separately)
- Full manual mode in video
- Built-in stereo or external microphone terminal
- SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card
Product Description
Compatible Products
|Body type
|Body type
|Mid-size SLR
|Max resolution
|5472 x 3648
|Other resolutions
|3468x2432, 2736x1824, 1920x1280, 720x480, 4864x3648, 3248x2432, 2432x1824, 1696x1280, 640x480,5472x3072, 3468x2048, 2736x1536, 1920x1080, 720x408, 3648x3648, 2432x2432, 1824x1824, 1280x1280, 480x480
|Image ratio w:h
|1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
|Effective pixels
|20 megapixels
|Sensor photo detectors
|21 megapixels
|Sensor size
|APS-C (22.5 x 15 mm)
|Sensor type
|Digic 5+
|Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 (25600 with boost)
|White balance presets
|Custom white balance
|Image stabilization
|Uncompressed format
|JPEG quality levels
|Fine, Normal
|Optics & Focus
|Manual focus
|Number of focus points
|Lens mount
|Canon EF/EF-S
|Focal length multiplier
|Screen / viewfinder
|Articulated LCD
|Fully articulated
|Screen size
|Screen dots
|Touch screen
|Screen type
|Clear View II TFT color LCD
|Live view
|Viewfinder type
|Optical (pentaprism)
|Viewfinder coverage
|Viewfinder magnification
|Photography features
|Minimum shutter speed
|30 sec
|Maximum shutter speed
|1/8000 sec
|Aperture priority
|Shutter priority
|Manual exposure mode
|Subject / scene modes
|Built-in flash
|Yes (Pop-up)
|Flash range
|12.00 m
|External flash
|Yes (Built-in flash works as wireless commander)
|Flash modes
|Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
|Continuous drive
|7.0 fps
|Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote)
|Metering modes
|Exposure compensation
|±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
|AE Bracketing
|±3 (2, 3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
|WB Bracketing
|Yes (3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis)
|Videography features
|1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps)
|Storage types
|USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
|Yes (HDMI mini)
|Remote control
|Yes (RS-60E3 cable release, RC-6 wireless remote, or using smartphone over Wi-Fi)
|Environmentally sealed
|Yes (Water and Dust resistant)
|Battery Pack
|Battery description
|Lithium-Ion LP-E6 rechargeable battery & charger
|Battery Life (CIPA)
|Weight (inc. batteries)
|755 g (1.66 lb / 26.63 oz)
|139 x 104 x 79 mm (5.47 x 4.11 x 3.09″)
|Other features
|Orientation sensor
|Timelapse recording
|Yes (by USB cable and PC)
DPReview Conclusion
Scoring is relative only to the other cameras in the same category at the time of review.
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|Build quality
|Ergonomics & handling
|Metering & focus accuracy
|Image quality (raw)
|Image quality (jpeg)
|Low light / high ISO performance
|Viewfinder / screen rating
|Movie / video mode
Offering most of what an enthusiast looks for in a digital SLR, the Canon 70D takes it a step further with excellent live view and movie mode autofocus. Good continuous shooting performance and Wi-Fi simply serve to sweeten the deal.
Good For
Almost any semi-pro shooting situation, from sports action to portraits, as well as video.
Not So Good For
Casual snapshooters on a budget; those who shoot neither live view nor video; photographers looking to travel light.
User Reviews
After a week of using....
So many things to like about this camera as well as dislikes. LIKE: 1) articulating LCD 2) brackets 7 shots up to +/- 3EV 3) lightweight vs my Mark III 4) Relatively inexpensive 5) Live screen focus - but... sometimes hit and miss 6) great looking jpegs - after tweaking tweaking tweaking (using a Canon 10-22 lens) 7) timer automatically brackets the 7 shots eliminating the need for a remote cable NOW THE DISLIKES: 1) no dedicated WB button 2) can't go more than 800 ISO without some noise ...
Renaming Filenames
an option to rename the standard IMG_xxxx.jpg in the 7D, i am surprised that this newer camera with massive menu items would not allow this feature too. It was particularly useful while I was shooting the recently-ended America's Cup, and made finding and archiving the resulting images much easier and easily located on searches.
Canon 70D user review
I just owned one Canon 70D ,let me decribe the disavantages of this camera. I dislike this camera's autofocus point indication by black square those are block the vision of view finder instead of conventional one those small dot and light up with red ,its very sharp, more comfortable during focusing. The camera didn't show full display for remaining shots which is only 3 digit shown , a large capacity SD card had only show (999) all the while and the remaining video recording time also not ...
Very happy so far.
I'm very pleased to have so much packed into one package. The camera is not too big or heavy yet shots sports like a heavier camera. Live view auto focus, the articulating touch screen and video performance from 18-135 STM lens are more appreciated than I expected them to be. I considered other systems, selling my EOS system gear for a new or different system, but an very pleased with sticking with conventional SLR system and all the great lens and flash options. Even a new buyer should ...
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Breaktrough in technology: Nikon's First Touchscreen Camera is here V3
If I am not mistaken, V3 is the first Nikon camera sporting a touchscreen, and immediately a tilting touchscreen (hooray). I know, micro 4/3 cameras have them for "decades", but I am talking about Nikon. I hope this is the first big step to eventually get a full-frame (Nikon) interchangeable camera with articulated or tilting touchscreen. I know, if tilting touchscreen was so important to me, I could have bought an m4/3 or 70D, but I am talking about Nikon, and at that time I was not aware that tilting/articulated touchscreen were that important to the fisheye and stealth street style of photography I love so much. I have an A7, full-frame, tilting screen, awesome camera; but the maker omitted the touch-sensitiveness :-( . If only the V3 were not that expensive, I'd upgrade from V1 (the V3 costs nearly four times more than the amount I paid for my V1) immediately. I am again on the market for a new camera (since my daughter definitively has grabbed my A7, too). This time I am for a ...
I wish you luck and hope Nikon bring something out to suit. Bare in mind the V3 still doesn't have focus peaking, such an intelligent and usefull thing for manual focus not to mention creative photography. Personally I sometimes use my screen to focus with a Hoodman dioptre on my D800E and I don't know that I want to have to wipe finger marks off it all the time like I do on my tablet. I would rather have external knobs and buttons, so I can keep heads up on the scene and not push through menus to adjust things. Continue Reading
How well does the touchscreen work in the winter when wearing gloves? Continue Reading
Thank You for the wishes, and sharing your thoughts. I appreciate a lot. You are right with focus peaking; I absolutely love it (my daughter even more); it's shame V3 has no state-of-the-art focus peaking in a huge high quality EVF :-( in 2014. I love external knobs too (A7 is brilliantly equipped with external knobs and dials) along with a touch screen. For menus I do not mind touch screen; it's touch magnification, touch focus-rack, touch autofocus, touch shooting that I'd love from a camera of 2014 or '15. I am not in a rush at all, I am deprived of my A7, but still have a decent V1 with bunch of gorgeous lenses. My next camera must be a perfect one and must meet my minimal requirements: full-frame, touch-sensitive tilting/articulated screen, enough external knobs and dials, focus peaking, touch magnification, touch focusing, touch shooting, smooth focus rack in video, 1080/60p video, GPS, tethered or wifi shooting (video included), time-lapse, mic-in, headset out, and so on and ... Continue Reading
Encouraging? Use of Sony 1" BSI in G7 suggests Canon willing/able to use best-of-breed Sony sensors.
If the sensor in the just announced G7 1" sensor is the same as the start-of-the-art 1" BSI in the RX100-3, I feel that increased the odds for Canon using a variant of the stellar Exmor 36 mpix full-frame in the 5d4 or 6d2. Or not? Caveat: it is still speculation that Sony 1" BSI being used in G7. Am I the only one who really, really hopes Canon takes the same "swallow their pride and losing face" attitude to help speed a competitive 5d4 & 6d2 to market? FWIW: I wasn't surprised that Sony sold their Exmor sensors to Nikon for the impressive D7000 and D800 family, as the ff and APS-C Exmor hadn't yet earned its best-of-breed reputation, and Sony was hurting financially (and still is?) I'm a bit surprised that Sony would sell their latest/greatest 1" BSI sensor to Canon. Pleasantly surprised !!! In addition to this purchasing agreement with Sony, this suggests that Canon may have a cross-licensing agreement with Sony, if that matters. OT? I wish Canon had used a variant of the Exmor ...
Not hard to buy a Sony Exmor sensor. Sony 24MP APS-C sensors are not better at high ISO when you take into account thermal noise and shooting a single studio shot at 1/4k, vs 10fps and real-world low-light shutter speeds. Why would Sony not sell their sensors? They barely sell any SLTs... None of this photokina stuff is particularly exciting. Perhaps only the Samsung which is flexing its muscles...they are probably the most well-funded of brands. It is just like Hyundai/Kia...they only need to revamp styling and keep at reliability to become a major force. Also people keep forgetting that the 70D sensor is practically a 40MP APS-C sensor in terms of counting up photodiodes. Decision to sum up light probably has to do with processing (perhaps awkward horizontal vs vertical resolution to deal with) and really not a significant payoff in the real world except more blurry shots at 100% view. Continue Reading
Canon has used Sony sensors in their compact lines for years, so this new G7X is not a surprised move to me. Canon theoretically also can buy FF Exmor sensors from Sony. I don't know why Sony will refuse to sell FF sensors to Canon but to Nikon? I also have a wild idea that why Canon doesn't want to team with Samsung together? They complement each other very well and don't compete directly in their camera lines. If Canon doesn't want to replace their fab line that is very costly, Canon can design a brand new FF sensor and give Samsung to manufacture by leveraging its newer and more advanced fab line. Samsung is just another Sony that manufactures not only camera sensors but sensors for other electronic devices such as cellphones. For Samsung, Canon would be their one of the largest customers. BTW, it's not a speculation but Canon indeed uses the same 1" Sony Exmor senor as in RX100III in its new G7X. Continue Reading
Here's another perspective: would you rather have a company that controls all major aspects of its product, like Apple, or a brand that depends on others like Windows PCs? One is reliable (if expensive), the other brands however much they cram in design (like Sony used to with their Vaios) or hardware are by nature unreliable, and it goes way beyond virus and such, down to things like the basic component drivers. Which would you rather take on a business trip or photo opp to the other side of the world? In the photo world Sony keeps churning out cameras but are stuck at single digit market share, and Nikon has abandoned an entire segment, "Pro DX". Canon covers all segments with great cameras and keeps generating great lenses. I am no Canon apologist but that requires a hell of a lot of work. If anyone thinks photography is 100% about a sensor please jut buy another brand and move along. Continue Reading
Panasonic FZ1000 or Canon 70D for Video?
The last 2 days I have been pretty much doing nothing but doing a research online on what camera to buy and this is what I have come to. 1. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 2. Canon EOS 70D 18-135 IS STM KIT The price difference where I live is $200 with the Canon being more expensive. One is DSLR whereas the Panasonic is a bridge camera. From what I have read online the 70D has an amazing autofocus, but the overall image/video quality seems to be somewhat soft, which can be clearly seen when watching comparison videos between Panasonic GH3/GH4 and the Canon 70D. The FZ1000 can record in 1080P and even 4K (30fps), which is amazing knowing that it is also cheaper than the Canon. I also believe that the image quality on this camera is sharper and the autofocus works just as good if not better as on the Canon 70D. Now, I have my eyes on the Panasonic FZ1000 because after reading all the reviews it really seems like an amazing camera with a great price and useful features. On top of that, it ...
If all you're doing is putting a camera on a tripod and doing close-up shots like that, I think spending that much money on the FZ1000 or Canon 70D is overkill. The question really should be what's better than your ELPH camera. I would look at something like the Panasonic HC-V750 camcorder: http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-HC-V750K-Enhanced-Camcorder-3-0-Inch/dp/B00HPZKQJS/ref=sr_1_1?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1409581679&sr=1-1&keywords=Panasonic+HC-V750 If you plan on using the 70D or FZ1000 for other things such as still pics and/or want 4K, sure consider them. (Or if you have the money, I guess it doesn't really matter.) From your post it sounds like you only need something for your YouTube videos. I also mentioned in your other thread that you can record the screen activity on your phone and inter-cut with the camera video: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ms.screencast Continue Reading
Very good post! Maybe I have really gone too far and a camcorder like that would fit my needs. Then again, yesterday I found this video comparison of Sony HX9V, Sony Nex-5R and the Panasonic FZ1000 and the difference in sharpness can be clearly seen! I know that the Sony HX9V has an edge over my Canon ELPH 300 when it comes to video, but when I saw the FZ1000's sharpness I felt like it would be wise to invest in an all around camera that works perfectly for both my YT tech videos and also for taking images of my brother playing ice hockey (need zoom and great autofocus). Sony HX9V vs Sony Nex-5R vs Panasonic FZ1000 Video Clarity Comparison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URPmeJbrDgo I mean, a camcorder is just for videos and from my research a good quality all around camera can record videos as good and sometimes even better than than a camcorder that costs similarly. Other than that, I appreciate your opinion and will take a look at the camcorders. Oh, by the way, if you had to ... Continue Reading
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- Battery Pack LP-E6
- Battery Charger LC-E6
- Wide Strap EW-EOS 70D
- USB Interface Cable IFC-130U
- EOS Digital Solution Disk
- Software Instruction Manual CD
- Camera Instruction Manual
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Just wanted to say thank you to the first principal Mrs.Susnjar for starting a wonderful school where many children have received an outstanding education. It is with many thanks and appreciate for Mrs. Susnjar for giving an excellent start to the school, leading by example, and exceeding her duties as a principal. She always went above and beyond and we thank her.
Simply wonderful school! The K program is great! All the teachers are caring and give extra help to those who need it. Really great parent and community participation and support. Well organized PTG and the principal cares more about safety and education than a super fun environment which in my opinion makes for a better education/school. Not to say it isn't still fun though! Lots of fun school wide events and programs! It's just a well rounded environment. We really like this school!
Joe Henderson Elementary is an AMAZING school. The teachers here are all wonderful and have excellent communication with the parents. The principal Mrs. Garton is fabulous with the students and the parents. She always knows your name and child. My 2nd grader has done everything from the Science fair to a Family Tree. The education at this school couldn't be better even if it were a private school. We are proud Henderson Hounds!!!
Great school and nice environment. My kids went to this school and I have only nice things to say.
My family loves Joe Henderson! My son is in the afternoon kindergarten class with Ms.Costanza. She is an amazing teacher! My son has really enjoyed the past few months in her class. I love how organized every project, party and day is planned, and have enjoyed helping Ms.Costanza in the weekly class centers. Joe Henderson is an excellent school, and we are very blessed that our son attends such an amazing school. We hope that he can continue attending Joe Henderson for years to come!
I love Joe Henderson elementary school as it is filled with artwork and innovative projects by the students, along with a group of teachers incredibly dedicated to maximizing resources to give our children the best educational experience. There are many teachers in the school who have been there over 20 years,testifying to the solid foundation of the staff who are an incredibly committed and inspirational group of teachers. I have loved my children's experience with their teachers and the entire Joe Henderson community.
The teachers are wonderful and caring. The principal is a little disorganized but well intentioned. If your child is academically driven, he or she will succeed here. If your child is a free thinker or has any special needs, you may want to look elsewhere. If you are considering relocating to Benicia strictly for the schools, make sure you research what kind of culture you seek. Benicia transplants aren't always welcome.
Gifted program for kids 4th grade and up is improving. Wonderful teachers. Nice parents at this school.
Great school in a great community.
Benicia's budget issues are much improved and far from negative. If anything, there is stepped-up community awareness and involvement. Furthermore, Benicia Schools, in general, are excellent. All three of our children attended Joe Henderson from 1993 through 2004. By all counts they received exceptional individual educations and were well prepared for their Benicia Middle School experience (in itself, a great school, just different due to the absolute incremental requirement that both the student and their parents come to the table prepared to be further involved in the process and support the educational staff). Plain comman sense parenting. Discount what you read from others who suggest and expect the system to independently solve all possible issues with very little (IMHO)personal involvement. Prepare to pitch-in and get involved with your student's educational experience and join a vibrant, healthy community that loves to be improved with another good family. Any family.
I think it is a great school! Good teachers, very intelligent and have great teaching skills, lots of activities, fun, and cool!
This is a great elementary school. The teachers really know what they are doing and they are also dedicated to their work. My kid is in the 1st grade and she has the right amount of homeworks: not too much, not too little. The kids in her class are all well-behaved, and she loves to go to school. Parent involvement could be improved though: we did not get to talk to the teachers very often.
I worked at this school as a student teacher. I found the staff to be friendly and supportive of students as well as fellow teachers.
My child has attended this school for 4 years. It is one of the top rated elementary schools in Benicia. All of their programs are good. The teachers are great.
Great school. Most teachers are very caring and dedicated. Great Parent involvement and diversity available.
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Benicia, CA 94510
Phone: (707) 747-8370
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A Little Piece of Baseball Paradise
Ozzie Smith's PLAY Ball gets Hall of Fame Weekend under way
By Bill Francis
July 26, 2013
When Hall of Fame hurler Juan Marichal was asked how he was doing Friday morning, he replied enthusiastically, "Oh my God … I'm in heaven."
The Dominican Dandy's response may have been in part due to the perfect summertime weather, with the sun shining and blue skies, but many fans of the National Pastime might answer in a similar way at the official start of the 2013 National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Weekend.
Marichal and fellow Hall of Fame pitcher Gaylord Perry were guests of Ozzie Smith, the longtime defensive whiz at shortstop, for this year's PLAY Ball museum fundraiser. The Friday morning event began at the Hall of Fame's Plaque Gallery and continued on at a ball field at the nearby Clark Sports Center. In between, fans were able to interact with the legendary trio, who shared stories and instructional tips on the game.
[Around the Horn - Hall of Fame Weekend Edition]
"It's the 12th year and this time I have a chance to bring two guys who haven't been here before – Juan Marichal and Gaylord Perry," said Smith, before taking the field. "I had the chance to play with Gaylord my rookie year and Juan is somebody I admired from a distance for a long time. I think the experience for the people that have come here, and we have a lot of repeats and some newbies, (is) a good time."
PLAY Ball is a Museum fundraiser that supports the Hall of Fame's educational programs and internship scholarships. Since hosting the event annually beginning in 2002, Ozzie Smith has helped raise more than $115,000 for the Museum's educational outreach programs and the Ozzie Smith Diversity Scholarships, presented annually to members of the Frank and Peggy Steele Internship Program for Youth Leadership Development.
This year's PLAY Ball event included more than 20 participants and raised more than $5,000.
"Anything that Ozzie does I want to be part of because Ozzie was a great baseball player, great human being, and he loves the game," Marichal said. "And I think that's the most important thing – when you love something, you give back something. And that's why we're here.
"And I think that every member of the Hall of Fame should give back something to the Hall and to the Museum and to the fans."
[Finalist Designs for Commemorative Coins Unveiled]
Smith, sporting his Hall of Fame baseball jersey and not his familiar St. Louis Cardinals garb, said it's always great to get back in uniform.
"I don't have to do it every day," he said with a laugh, "so it's always great to put a uniform on and come out and have a chance to visit with the people one-on-one. I think they get a big kick out of it and I think that's the important part of this – allowing people to get to know us a little bit better as people."
Smith and third baseman Brooks Robinson were on hand a few hours later at the Museum when the Hall of Fame and the United States Mint teamed up to unveil the design options for a new coin to celebrate the Cooperstown institution's 75th anniversary in 2014. The pair of Hall of Fame infielders were part of a panel that selected design finalists.
The common reverse (tails side) design for the United States Mint's 2014 National Baseball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coins is currently displayed in the Museum's Class of 2013 exhibit adjacent to the Plaque Gallery. Also unveiled were the 16 finalists for the obverse (heads side) of the coin, of which the final design will be selected this fall. The United States Mint will release the coins in early 2014.
"The Hall of Fame turns 75 next year and the coin program is the first step of what will be a few initiatives to put the spotlight on Cooperstown even more so," said Hall of Fame President Jeff Idelson. "And the coin is terrific because it allows all fans of the game to be able to share in our anniversary."
The coins' reverses will be convex to more closely resemble a baseball, and the obverses (heads side) will be concave, with a design emblematic of the game of baseball. The obverse design is being selected from a public design competition.
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"I think my wife enjoyed the selection process more than I did," joked Robinson. "We had 30 designs to look at and they were terrific. All of them represented baseball and I even see some of the ones that I picked. This is terrific.
"This is big for the Hall of Fame and I know it's big for the U.S. Treasury because they don't produce special coins very often. And for us to be a part of this is a real tribute."
Smith concurred, adding he was most impressed with the creativity of the designs.
"This is a great way for fans to be a part of the selection," Smith said. "I think it's very important for the fans to be a part of this selection, and what better way to get them involved than to allow them some creativity and show off some of their work.
"You can see it is all very creative and they put a lot of thought into this whole process. We just had the hard part of just sitting down and selecting the things that we liked. You can see there are some pretty creative people out there and it's great that they were able to be a part of this."
Before his busy morning was over, though, a smiling and cheerful Smith reflected on what brings him back to Cooperstown for Induction Weekend every year.
"The one thing that we miss the most when we retire is the camaraderie that we develop with the guys through the years. And this is a great fraternity here," Smith said. "I've always enjoyed coming here and spending three or four days with guys that I competed with and against. It always makes for a fun weekend.
"This is baseball Americana right here. It doesn't get any better than this … just take a walk down Main Street. We know the people that make the pilgrimage here are true baseball fans. So this is always a special weekend that we look forward to at the end of July."
The action continues Saturday in Cooperstown with the Awards Presentation at 4:30 p.m. at Doubleday Field. The one-hour program will feature the presentation of the J.G. Taylor Spink Award for meritorious contributions to baseball writing to Paul Hagen of MLB.com. Longtime Blue Jays voice Tom Cheek will be honored posthumously with the Ford C. Frick Award for broadcast excellence, with Cheek's widow Shirley accepting the award. Also as part of the Awards Presentation, the Museum will salute Thomas Tull, who produced the Jackie Robinson biopic "42"; and Dr. Frank Jobe, who pioneered the groundbreaking ligament replacement procedure now known as "Tommy John Surgery." John, who won 288 games in the big leagues, will also be on hand. The returning Hall of Famers will watch the Awards Presentation from seats on the Doubleday Field stage.
Following the Awards Presentation, the Parade of Legends will be held along Main Street in Cooperstown, with the returning Hall of Famers arriving at the Museum via trucks provided by Ford Motor Company.
Bill Francis is a Library Associate at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum


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Frank is the kid who everyone hates. His life is going nowhere, when he meets Gerard... what will happen?
I looked at my reflection in the grimy, dirt-flecked mirror. Behind the cracks I could see a black tee-shirt, adorned with pins of all sizes and badges, black skinny jeans that threatened to crack my small hips from how tight they were, black scruffy converse and a black hoodie. I checked- yep, even my boxers were black. I looked like I was going to a funeral. I laughed humourlessly, the hollow, sarcastic sound escaping my mouth and surprising me with the bitterness. Because, well, in essence I was. Going to a funeral, that is. Whose?
My own.
No, silly, I'm not dead. But I will be. Soon. Not by suicide; that's too common and cliché nowadays anyhow. I, Frank Iero, will die of a big mouth. You see, I really can't shut it, even when they loom over my broken, beaten figure and threaten to hang me with my own intestines, or kill me or something. I still can't stop the smart comments escaping my lips. I have no self-control. I never have had any. And that's the way I like it.
I didn't care when I jumped out my second-storey bedroom window and broke my foot. I never cared when I spent a night down an alley, hidden under cardboard boxes. I never cared when I was shoved into a locke- wait. I did care then. I hate small dark spaces. Especially being in them for twelve hours.
Looking at my reflection once more, I sighed, shook my dyed-black fringe over my eyes and ran my hands through the short dyed-white blonde sides. I ran my tongue over my lip piercing, waggled my eyebrows and said aloud "Looking well, fuck-up. Looking well indeed."
Turning from the mirror, I grabbed my guitar case and empty school bag and headed out my room door. I walked past the kitchen, not getting anything to eat, and left the house, the slam from the front door echoing behind me, the only signal to my wretched mother whether I was attending school- the shit hole- today or not.
Shoving my ear-buds in, I proceeded through the littered, grey, tired streets of New Jersey. It was raining ice-cold, pelting raindrops and soon I was soaked through. Well it rains and it pours when you're out on your own- usually all the time for me so. I have no friends to be out with. That doesn't matter, I've never needed friends. I have my Les Paul guitar, Pansy. She's all I need.
Right now though, her case is digging into my wet, slightly hunched back. Good thing I'm nearly at school I think, then immediately erase that thought, replacing it with thoughts of how horrible school is. I hate the linoleum flooring, the disinfectant smell, the Formica topped tables. I hate the disapproving teachers and the boring classes. I hate everything and everyone that you can put in a sentence with school. Including myself. Excluding music. Music is okay. The teacher doesn't like me; in fact, he gets exasperated with me quite easily. But he doesn't hate me or loath me either, so that's a plus.
I looked up to see the school rising unimpressively and bleakly in front of me. I hadn't realized I was here already. Sighing heavily, I walked up the front steps and into the deserted hallway. I learned early on from experience to either be extremely early or... fashionably... late to school. It saved shouts of "Hey fag boy!" and "Look at the titch! How does he reach his locker?" and even "Me and my friends are looking forward to seeing you after school, tiny!" Also, I tend to go home in better condition and save my mother from anxiety attacks if I'm not there for the bullies- hate that word- to ram into lockers, trip up or just hit. Repeatedly.
I get to my locker and open it with the combination. Placing Pansy inside, I look in the little mirror I have mounted on the inside, at eye level.
"Shit!" I say, for my red eyeliner has run down my face, making it look as if my eyes are bleeding. On second thoughts, if the teacher thinks my eyes are bleeding... no. She'll roll her eyes and tell me to sit down. I wipe it with my hoodie sleeve, leaving smudges trailing down porcelain skin. Skin that is slightly marred in places from scars. When I saw cracks this morning, it wasn't just in the mirror. It was in my mask too. Some days are harder than others, and this morning had been especially hard.
But it was okay now; I had glued my mask together again. Not quite as securely as I wish, but close enough for no one else to realise how much of a twisted, tortured soul I am. Not that anyone would care. Except my mother. She always gets into a state over every new bruise or cut, every split lip or broken or fractured limb she sees. If only she saw the ones under my clothes, then she wouldn't be so easily swayed by my urging that they were from me getting too into my guitar, or my own clumsiness. If she could see them- if anyone could- they would spend hours trying to coax the truth from me. And I'm not ready for that. It's too hard to tell anyone. Even myself.
"Mr. Iero! Why aren't you in class?" a stern voice says behind me. I roll my eyes, slam my locker door and turn. I smile rather sarcastically.
"Well, Mr. Fitzpatrick! How are you? You see, I really wish I was in class on time," sarcasm dripping from my mouth, "but I was late leaving my house this morning." He narrows his eyes, unimpressed.
"And why is that, Frank?" He demands.
"You see sir, I've had a rather bad bout of bronchitis recently and I was awful nauseous this morning. You can ring my mother and check." I say, already tired of this bloody conversation.
I can see the cogs in the old man's brains whirring, as he tries to decipher my words. He must have decided I'm telling the truth, or else he isn't bothered taking a twenty minute excursion to call my mother, fill in the appropriate paperwork, and then send me to class with an excuse note, because when he opens his mouth next it's to tell me to hurry up and move on to class.
"Yes sir!" I say, saluting him. "It was a pleasure seeing you!" Again with the sarcasm. No wonder he doesn't like me. I don't exactly come across as the most willing student. He just narrows his eyes again and sets off as if he's the shit. He really needs to be knocked down to size. A brick over the head would do the job. On my way to class wonder what the punishment for that would be- the police could be involved. Or councillors. I hate councillors.
When I arrive to my first class, art, I steel myself for a minute before going in the door. The teacher is as soft as fuck, and doesn't even protest my lateness. She's really getting old, I decide. Usually she gives out stink to a late student. Well, except me. Some of the teachers seem afraid of me. Good. I can continue not giving a fuck and muddle through high school.
I head to my usual seat down the back, all on my own. I sit on my own in every class. It has its benefits. I can scribble lyrics and stuff down in my scruffy black notebook I've had since I was ten without the person beside me staring me out of it or whatever. But today, I notice someone sitting in the seat beside me. He has inky dark waves of hair over his face, so I can't make out features. His back is hunched and he's leaning over his work, too engrossed to notice me staring. While I stare I come to a conclusion. Looking at his equally black clothing, also empty schoolbag and the band badges on his pencil case, he's as much as a fuck up as me. When I get tired of staring and absorbing, I cough slightly.
To say his reaction was explosive is an understatement. He jumps about two inches in his seat, his hand dragging his paintbrush across his work, his head whipping up to reveal a white face with hazel eyes the size of dinner plates staring up at me. His lips are a bright red, in direct contrast to his pale skin.
"Jeez dude, you made me fucking jump!" He exclaimed, and then looked down at his now ruined work. "Ah fuck! Guess I should pay more attention to what's going on. Then I won't ruin my work!" He says cheerily enough. If that had been me, I would smack the fucker who ruined my work. He went to crumple it up.
"Hey man, don't, we can try fixing it" I hear myself say. I take the half crumpled piece of paper from the guy, whose name I don't even know, and un-crumple it. It's amazing. On the piece of paper is a dark, moody depiction of a city scene. It's raining and grey and I can feel the hostility of the place roll in waves off the page. It's perfect, except for a jagged dark line running through the middle.
"Nah, it's alright, I was just bored. Stupid teacher hasn't told me what to do yet." He said. His teeth are small and pointy and gleaming as he speaks.
"Man, its fucking epic!" I say, rather loudly. I hear a disapproving cough from behind me and turn to see the teacher glaring at me. She, like I, is rather short, and so her eyes are only slightly higher than mine.
"Mister Iero. I see you've met Gerard. I also see you too took it upon yourself to disregard the rules and dress like... like... well, not in uniform anyways. You are also late. Again. Once more and it will be detention. SIT down and WORK!" She snarls at me. I am genuinely surprised. Usually she tries the whole "Disappointed blah blah ruining your future blah de blah blah" lecture.
"Yes ma'am!" I say saluting her. It's becoming a thing. So, apparently, is the whole "Mister Iero" thing. I sit beside the boy, Gerard.
"Well, someone has their granny pants in a twist," I say under my breath. Gerard laughs.
"By the way, I'm Frank, Frank Iero. Sorry about your work, it's great!"
"Gerard Way, and don't trouble yourself over that crap. Like I said, Ms. Useless hasn't told me what we're doing."
"Well, I don't know. I don't really listen to her. Or any teacher." I say, and I realise how true my words are. Guess I'm not going to graduate high school. Oh well.
"So, you're obviously new. Where did you go before this shit hole?" I ask, curious. This boy is intriguing. He seems to like the same stuff as me, which is a good thing. I may finally have someone in this school who doesn't want to beat the shit out of me. Yet.
"Uhhh... well, I was enrolled somewhere, but I never really went. I don't know the name, sorry!" He says, and then laughs, a short light hearted noise. I remember when I used to laugh like that. I used to laugh like that when my father tripped over tangled Christmas lights in the dim yellow glow from candles; my mother used to only use candles at night when it was Christmas. I remember that well. Not anymore. Now she only drinks vodka and cries. I notice him looking at me peculiarly.
"Sorry, I get distracted. That's why I'm not good at art. Too slow. I prefer my music" I say to him.
"Aw, do you play an instrument? I've tried guitar and I'm not great, I actually prefer art!" he laughs again.
"That's funny, I play guitar," I say to him. I don't know why I'm trying with this guy, telling him things about me. Usually when someone new comes to Hell Hole High they join the dark side, a.k.a the gang of people who hate me. Meaning everyone other than me.
"Cool! So why were you late?" He asks.
"Erm... Overslept." I say quickly. I may be talking to Gerard, but that does not mean I'll be telling him how much of a saddo I am. So sad, in fact, that I arrive to school late most days so as not to be thrashed within an inch of my life, left sprawling, occasionally bleeding, always bruised inside and out, on the dusty floors.
I think he sees through my excuse, but doesn't pry as the teacher is suddenly behind us explaining the lesson. I listen slightly, because I really don't have a clue what we're doing. I never do.
The teacher finally walks away to investigate some girl who has a paintbrush shoved, I kid you not, in her fucking nose. Like, really? Is this school really that bad? I mentally laugh. Of course it is, why do I ask stupid questions like that?
I turn back to my work. We're meant to have something with us to draw. Needless to say neither of us have anything with us. Gerard takes out a battered sketch pad. He's drawing something and chatting with me at the same time. It doesn't take long to realise it's a super hero he's drawing. I watch in awe as he creates another amazing picture in minutes. I can never do something like that. I try to draw well, to use the pencils like extensions of my fingers, stroking the page, caressing it almost, but usually I end up with some scrawl that barely merits my C- or D. This guy, however, is so good! It's his god-given gift, and even if he never graduates he will certainly be able to draw for a living.
"Dude, that's amazing. Again. Geez, if I was that good at art I wouldn't come to school at all!" I say, almost jealous.
He laughs nervously.
"Yeah... I kinda have to. My mom, she kinda" he's cut off by the bell.
"I have maths next period, you?" I ask. I don't know why it's so easy for me to talk to him. Maybe it's reassuring to find someone else who wears eyeliner.
"Uhhh, I think it's English." He says.
"Well, I'll probably see you later. Have fun finding your class" I smirk at him. Wow. My face feels weird. Smiling is a foreign thing for me; it has been too long since I last smiled. I believe it was my eleventh birthday party. My friend- yes, I had friends then- had put a plastic cup upside down on his head, not realising there was Pepsi in it.
"You troll, what way is it!?" He says back to me.
"What room? Never mind, give me your timetable." I take it and quickly see he's in the class beside my maths one.
"It's beside my class, we can walk together," I say. He smiles again, and I hope like hell that we get to the classes, on the other side of the school, without incident.
If only. I really jinx myself sometimes.
A/N: Well, that was lame. Depending on feedback and stuff, I might continue. This took longer than it should have to write because here I am, on my second cup of coffee, when in comes my older sister with my headphones that cost like twenty euro. So, with her amazing aim, she throws them at me, getting headphones in my coffee and coffee on my face, hoodie, hair and laptop. Yep, now I smell like coffee. At least my headphones still work, even though the ear buds were fully in the coffee. Then, my mom wants me to walk to the shop with my sister... so, after three and a half cups of coffee, a trip to the shop and some chocolate; here it is... review and rate?


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Isochoric process and isobaric process for constant Thermodynamics <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />
Jegadeesan Singaram1 and P. Sangeetha2
1 Department of Mathematics, <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /> Thiagarajar College of Education, Affiliated to Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India.
2Department of Mathematics, Jairam College of Arts and Science, Affiliated to Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India.
There are several specific types of thermodynamic processes that happen frequently enough (and in practical situations) that they are commonly treated in the study of thermodynamics. Each has a unique trait that identifies it, and which is useful in analyzing the energy and work changes related to the process. The laws of thermodynamics are applicable to any system, regardless of its complexity. They are sometimes helpful to model the system by considering only some of their aspects, and thus substantially simplifying the analysis. Here we introduce the concept of a simple system, which has only one mode of quasistatic work. In many applications this simplified concept describes fairly accurately real substances.
1. Introduction: Basic Processes in Simple Systems
In this part we apply the first law of thermodynamics to some basic processes in simple systems passing through equilibrium states.
The energy of a simple system is the internal energy and therefore the first law of thermodynamics, <?xml:namespace prefix = v ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" /> or (1)
It expresses the concept of conservation of energy in systems undergoing interactions.
Equation 1, is rewritten as
or in differential form
1.1. The Constant-Volume Process
A process in which the volume of the system remains constant during a change of state is called a constant-volume or isochoric process.
Consider a simple compressible system inside a rigid container undergoing a constant-volume change from states 1 to 2, shown by the vertical straight line on the p-V diagram in Figure 1a. The state of the system may be changed by several different processes.
Case a. The change of state is accomplished by a heat interaction as shown in Figure 1b. In this case W = 0 and the first law of thermodynamics, Equation 2, yields
where ΔU = U2 − U1 is the change in internal energy between states 1 and 2.
Figure 1 Constant-volume process.
Case b. The change of state is accomplished by a work interaction of a stirrer as shown in Figure 1b. In this case Q = 0 and the first law of thermodynamics, Equation 2, yields
We can also bring about the same change of state in the system by a process that involves both work and heat interactions in suitable amounts. For this case Equation 1 reads
Although the processes connecting points 1and 2 differ from each other by the interactions at the system boundary, they all result in the same changes in the internal energy. Heat and work interactions, however, are not the same for the processes between points 1 and 2, described earlier, because they are not properties.
The rate of variation of the internal energy with temperature is important in thermodynamics; hence, a new extensive property Cv is defined as
This property is the heat capacity at constant volume. The name is rather misleading, because it has nothing to do with the capacity of the system to store heat. Heat is not a property and cannot be stored. What is actually stored is the internal energy, and the change in the internal energy of the system can be achieved by either heat or work interactions or by a combination of the two. The term heat capacity is a remnant from the era of the caloric theory when heat was considered to be a property. The heat capacity per unit mass
is the specific heat capacity at constant volume or, in short, specific heat at constant volume. The units of heat capacity and specific heat are kJ/K and kJ/kg K, respectively, or in British units and Btu/lb°F.
The specific energy of a simple system is, in general, a function of two independent properties, say, u(T, v). It is obvious from the below Equation 8 that the specific heat at constant volume is also a function of the same independent properties, cv(T, v).
Now the internal energy, U, is an extensive property. The corresponding intensive property, the specific internal energy, u, is the internal energy per unit mass. An example of a functional relationship which holds for a simple system is
Differentiation of Equation. (9) results in
We now substitute Equation 8 into Equation 10 and obtain an alternative expression for the change in internal energy, which upon integration between states 1 and 2 yields
In the case of an isochoric process dv = 0, and Equation 12 simplifies to
or in terms of extensive properties
For the special case of cv = constant, we obtain
Example 1
A rigid vessel contains 0.3 kg of carbon monoxide (CO, cv = 0.7423 kJ/kg K) at 25°C. The vessel is heated to 150°C. Find the heat interaction of gas.
We use Equations 4 and 14 to calculate the heat interaction for this constant-volume process
1.2 The Constant-Pressure Process
A process in which the pressure of the system remains constant during a change of state is called a constant-pressure or isobaric process.
Consider a simple compressible system inside a piston-cylinder assembly. Properties of the system, such as energy, temperature, and volume, may be changed by several different processes. The pressure of the system, however, is kept constant and equal to the equivalent external pressure imposed by the piston. Figure 2a depicts the constant-pressure process on a p-V diagram.
Figure 2 Constant-pressure process.
The constant-pressure path from states 1 to 2 is shown by the horizontal line on the p-V diagram in Figure 2a. The state of the system may be changed by several different processes.
Case a. The change of state is accomplished by a heat interaction as shown in Figure 2b. This constant-pressure interaction results in the movement of the piston and a change of volume. The heat interaction is, therefore, accompanied by a work interaction on the piston. As the external equivalent pressure is equal to the pressure of the system p throughout this process, the work interaction is given by the product of the pressure and the change of volume. Thus
The first law of thermodynamics requires that
As the pressure is constant, Equation 17 may be rewritten as
Case b. As with the isochoric process, the same change of state may be obtained by the nonquasistatic work of the stirrer Ws (Figure 2b), instead of the heat interaction. The first law of thermodynamics requires now that
Note that two kinds of works are involved in this process, the work associated with the change of volume, which is quasistatic, and the work of the stirrer, which is not.
We can also bring about the same change of state in the system by a process that involves both stirrer work and heat interactions in suitable amounts such that
The combination of properties (U + pV) describes a new extensive property, with units of energy, which often appears in thermodynamics. This property is called enthalpy and is denoted by H.
The corresponding intensive property is the specific enthalpy, which is the enthalpy per unit mass.
Equation 21 may now be rewritten for this constant-pressure process as
The variation of enthalpy with temperature at constant pressure is also an extensive property called heat capacity at constant pressure and denoted by Cp.
The corresponding intensive property is the specific heat capacity at constant pressure called for short specific heat at constant pressure.
The specific enthalpy is a function of two independent properties, say, T and p.
Differentiating Equation 27 and using Equation 26 yields
which for an isobaric process, dp = 0, simplifies to
Hence, the change of enthalpy between two states at constant pressure is given by
The ratio of the specific heat at constant pressure to specific heat at constant volume is an intensive property denoted by k and generally it is a function of two independent properties.
Example 2
A coal-oil mixture (COM) is a fuel that can replace heating oil for certain applications. To prevent settling of the coal particles, mixing is required.
An open tank contains 5000 kg of COM at 22°C. The COM was stirred for 40 min by a 20 kW paddle mixer. During this operation the temperature of the mixture rose to 27.6°C. The specific heat of the COM is assumed to be constant at cp = 1.4 kJ/kg K.
1. Find the heat interaction of the COM with its surroundings.
2. What will be the temperature rise of the COM if the tank is perfectly insulated?
1. We use Equation 24 to calculate the heat interaction for this constant-pressure process.
∆H is calculated from Equation 30:
The work is
The work is negative because it is done on the system. The heat interaction is
The minus sign indicates that heat is removed from the system.
2. When perfectly insulated or in adiabatic process Q = 0; hence, from Equation 24
The process is isobaric (dp = 0) and the specific heat is constant. For this case Equation 31 becomes
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I can't remember what got me thinking about this in the first place, but it seems clear that, however much we might like to pretend otherwise, all of us are simply passing through the College rather than staying here permanently. President Anderson '74 may have virtually married the College during his inauguration ceremony, but as the careers of our last few presidents have illustrated, even the presidency can be a shotgun wedding.
We students like to think that it's all about us, and while I would still argue that it should be all about us, we can't escape the fact that we as students are selected by administrators, and one day soon (very soon in the Class of 2007's case) we will magically transform into alumni, that cantankerous, deep-pocketed (or not), deeply attached, far-flung group of people whose interests the school, especially people such as President Anderson and the Board of Regents. But the Board is made up of alumni to a large extent, and our current president is an alumnus as well.
These contradictory dynamics have the potential to produce a lot of friction, but I am of the firm opinion that friction is not something that should be avoided for its own sake. Each of these different constituencies is deeply invested in St. Olaf in myriad ways, and the fact that we see fit to disagree speaks to the value we place on our experience here, whether as students, faculty, administrators or staff members. In the clash of our opinions, hopefully the best ideas will win out.
In any case, it's become clear to me in my time on the Hill that though we may argue ourselves blue in the face about the alcohol policy or the content of the Manitou Messenger, it really is true that our shared experience as Oles trumps our differences of opinion.
People are wont to mention in the same breath the cliché about our campus community and that, despite being a cliché, it really is true. I haven't experienced anything to contradict that yet. It would be a lie to say that I spent every minute of my career here as happy as a clam; in fact, I was often desperate to transfer in my first year. But I stayed, in large part due to the community and its members. I'm glad I did.
All this was brought home to me with force last week in the aftermath of the shootings at Virginia Tech.
It would be wrong to assert that something like that could never happen here, because anything is possible, but I would venture to say that, thankfully, such an event taking place at St. Olaf is not probable. But even as I say that I can't help but think how it sounds like a classic statement of hubris. If we wish to ensure that we never have to experience the pain that Virginia Tech is enduring, now and in the future, we must each do our part, on the Hill and off, to make sure that our community is not endangered.
While this means that we must respect each other and follow all the other lessons we learned in kindergarten, it is equally important to acknowledge, right off the bat, that it is impossible for us to agree completely about anything. This is not something to be deplored, and we should never let our disagreements lead us to think that anyone is less of an Ole than we are. Finally, I have come to believe that we have something to be proud of in our college (or is that city?) on the Hill. We should not hesitate to express that pride. Instead of demeaning President Anderson in his eternal quest for capital funds or sneering at the senior campaign representatives, we should acknowledge that the College is justified in asking for money because we deserve it. St. Olaf is a good school, if not a great one, but any institution can always be better, and it is for this that we should work.
Opinions Editor Andrea Horbinski is a senior from Marlton, N.J. She majors in classics and in Asian studies with a concentration in Japan studies.


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ml's Susannah Locketti: This dish is a go-to family favorite. When I serve this at buffet parties, it's always one of the first to go! I can't tell you how many times post-party I get a call for the recipe. Luckily, this one is simple enough to memorize -- and affordable enough to serve anytime!
Sausage & Pepper Strip Pasta
Serves 6-8
1 box Ronzoni Smart Taste thin spaghetti
1 lb. hot or sweet Italian sausage
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb. bag frozen mixed-pepper strips
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt & pepper to taste
While the pasta is boiling, remove the sausage from the casings and put it in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Break up the sausage into bite-size pieces while it cooks. When cooked through, add the garlic, pepper strips and olive oil. Stir and continue to cook until the pepper strips are hot. Strain the pasta when cooked al dente (nine minutes) and add to the sausage skillet. Stir to thoroughly combine. Serve on individual plates, top with the grated cheese and season to taste.
Susannah's Time- & Money-Saving Sense:
- Thin spaghetti cooks up fast. This Ronzoni brand was on sale and is high in fiber, which I love for my family. The added fiber fills my kids up and prevents late-night snack attacks!
- Removing the sausage from the casings allows the sausage to cook up faster, and it also distributes the meat more evenly throughout the recipe.
- Using a quick-chopper saves tons of time mincing the garlic. Have the kids do this!
- Frozen peppers for under $1.50 is insane! Not to mention, I get red, yellow and green from this pack -- and the slicing is already done for me! No need to defrost, either!
- A well-stocked pantry with olive oil and grated cheese saves you money and additional time at the grocery store. These are must-have pantry essentials for pulling off dinner fast!
Pantry +'s
- Any additional veggie you have on hand would go great with this recipe.
- Ditch the olive oil and add red sauce for even more nutrition.
- Chicken or ground turkey will also work for this recipe.
Cost Breakdown:
Pasta -- $1.00 (on sale)
Sausage -- $2.99 (on sale)
Garlic -- $ .68
Frozen pepper strips -- $1.34 (on sale)
Olive oil -- Free (on hand)
Cheese -- Free (on hand)
Total Cost: $6.01
|Susannah Locketti is an on-air chef and lifestyles personality discovered by the Food Network. Susannah is a mother of two boys who specializes in low-cost approaches to food and home. She is currently working on her first cookbook.
This sounds great! I bet it would be awesome with some Kamut pasta!! Must try :) Thanks!
I tried this dish the other night. We've been having winter-like weather here in the SF Bay Area, so I used hot sausages. Along with some crispy SF Sourdough bread and a bottle of California red, this dish went over very well, indeed! I must be honest to say, I've made it before, but never thought of buying the already prepared peppers. It made this an "under 30 minutes" dinner (eat your heart out Rachael Ray)!
Anyway, thanks for the great tips, Susannah!
P.S. I bought a large bag of the peppers and marinated the rest in olive oil, vinegar, garlic and some family-secret spices. Excellent for sausage and pepper sandwiches!


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AbstractWe study endogenous-participation auctions where bidders only know the number of potential participants. After seeing their values for the object, potential participants decide whether or not to enter the auction. They may not want to enter the auction since they have to pay participation costs. We characterize equilibrium bidding strategies and entry decisions for both first- and second-price sealed-bid auctions when participation is endogenous. We show that there is a pure strategy entry equilibrium where only bidders with values greater than a certain cut-off point actually bid. In this context, both types of auctions generate the same expected revenue. We also show that, contrary to the predictions of the fixed number of bidders literature, the seller's expected revenue may decrease when the number of potential participants increases. In addition, we show that it is optimal for the seller to charge an entry fee, which contrasts with results from the existing literature on auctions with entry. As in the fixed-n literature, we show that first-price auctions generate more expected revenue than second-price auctions when buyers are risk-averse. Finally, we characterize the optimal auction - the auction that maximizes the seller's expected revenue - by using a direct revelation mechanism. The optimal auction involves a reserve price larger than the optimal reserve price in the fixed-n literature. The winner's payment is the second highest bid less the participation cost and losers receive a subsidy equal to the participation cost.
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Gerritjan Deunk
20th Century Garden and Landscape Architecture in the Netherlands
Design: Lex Reitsma
With support of the Netherlands Architecture Fund
Following on from the success of the publications 20th Century Architecture in the Netherlands and 20th Century Urban Design in the Netherlands, NAi Publishers is presenting a third survey, this time focusing on the highlights and developments in the field of garden and landscape design in the Netherlands. Each chapter of the book is dedicated to one decade, with an essay outlining general developments during those ten years and a discussion of the most distinctive projects; the most important projects are illustrated. The images consist to a large extent of historic and new photographic material, supplemented where necessary with plans and design drawings.


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Today I Learned that there is an alternate universe where Bruce Wayne died instead of his parents. Causing his father to become Batman and his mother to go insane and become the Joker.
Admit it, you laughed.
…Why you gotta prove my point, Batsy?
I heard there might be something funny going on.
But then I saw it was you.
Oh, Batsy…!
You're such a riot!
Two comic book pioneers, artists, legends, both of whom died this month. Joe Simon (l.) died on 12/15 and Jerry Robinson died 12/7. Simon is best known for his work with partner Jack Kirby, creating a stack of Golden Age heroes, most notably Captain America. Robinson is best known for having created the Joker. Both men contributed to the creation or development of countless characters, due to their talent and the creative ferment in the comic book studio scene of the '40s.
(Photo - © 2011 DANA HAYWARD)