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Friday, May 16, 2014
Friday Funnies - Team mate questions with Donncha O'Callaghan
Munster lock Donncha O'Callaghan is known to be quite a character so it's no surprise that when asked to answer some random questions recently, he delivered. He accepted an award on the night too, and as you can see here, has quite a way with words. MORE »
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
The Top 5 Worst Passes of All Time
Last week the Rugby HQ guys came up with this great compilation that has since racked up thousands of views. The preview image might have a little something to do with that, but the selection is top notch as always and features some absolute howlers. MORE »
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Ref Cam captures referee JP Doyle hitting the turf after ball passed his way
Here's a short video from the Leicester Tigers vs Sale Sharks Aviva Premiership match last weekend, showing referee JP Doyle getting too close to the action. It's not the first time, and on this occasion Ref Cam offered a unique perspective. MORE »
Friday, May 09, 2014
Friday Funnies - The Honey Badger's 101 in Aussie Lingo
Some of the South African Western Force players, and their American physio, just can't get to grips with the Australian lingo since moving Down Under. Luckily for all involved Nick 'The Honey Badger' Cummins took it upon himself to help them out. MORE »
Monday, April 28, 2014
Nick Crosswell gets jersey ripped off but plays on anyway
The Chiefs lost 41-23 to the Brumbies on Friday night, their second loss in succession following the narrow defeat to the Crusaders a week prior. Here's a quick comical moment from early on in the game, when forward Nick Crosswell had his jersey ripped off, but played on anyway. MORE »
Friday, April 25, 2014
Friday Funnies - Touch judge gets falconed by George Ford
We've seen a number of different types of balls to the head over the years (like any good hooker), but this one from last weekend's Premiership is a bit of a puzzler. The touch judge watches George Ford's kick all the way, gets in position, then at the last minute just lets it him in the face. MORE »
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Honey Badger - A Devotional Song to Nick Cummins
He's even got his own song now. Yes, just when you thought you hadn't heard about Force winger Nick Cummins for a while (about a week?), a musician has released this gem of a track as an ode to the cult hero. It features some of the Honey Badger's best bits, including a one-armed brick layer, a bag of meat and a rat up a drainpipe. MORE »
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Midweek Madness - Player falls to floor after worst fight ever
This hilarious incident happened at the 3rd Annual TMO Marist American Samoa 7's in American Samoa, between villages Vaiala and Vailele. As you can see, tensions sparked a quick exchange between two players, with neither one landing a clean shot. MORE »
Wednesday, April 02, 2014
Joe Marler questions referee Andrew Small's choice of footwear
Along with Nick Cummins, Joe Marler is probably the most amusing rugby player (that the public have access to) on the planet these days. He's a fascinating character, loves the banter, and clearly isn't afraid to take the mickey out of the referee during the match. MORE »
Monday, March 31, 2014
Japanese celebratory swallow dive try goes horribly wrong
Poor Kosuke Hashino. It was meant to be a great occasion topped off by a wonderful finish, but instead the Japanese flyer showed us what can go wrong when attempting a swallow dive. He's not the first, nor the last who will succumb to a bit of showboating. MORE »
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Nick Cummins gives another great interview after Force win over Chiefs
The Western Force claimed their third successive victory as they upset the Chiefs 18-15 in Perth last weekend. Winger Nick Cummins was naturally delighted, as you can see yet another amusing post match interview. MORE »
Monday, March 17, 2014
Honey Badger Nick Cummins gives one of the best post match interviews ever
Force winger Nick Cummins gave another amusing interview after beating the Highlanders 31-29 in the fifth round of Super Rugby. The Honey Badger has had a few hilarious moments in the past, and this chat is right up there with the best. MORE »
Friday, February 07, 2014
Friday Funnies - Nigel Owens tells off Mike Brown and Yoann Huget
If there's one thing worse than being told that you're acting immature, it's being told when playing rugby, on TV and in front of millions of people. That's what happened to Mike Brown and Yoann Huget when they got in a tussle during Saturday's game in Paris. MORE »
Friday, January 24, 2014
Friday Funnies - Cameron Treloar's big knock before reaching the field
Not since George Robson slipped when leaving the change room a few years ago have we seen such an ominous start to an evening's rugby. In Robson's case he slipped, but for Bordeaux's Australian lock Cameron Treloar it was a case of forgetting that he is actually 6ft7, and not ducking. MORE »
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Martin Bayfield and Chris Robshaw in the QBE Beermat Flipping Challenge
QBE challenged former England lock Martin Bayfield and current England captain Chris Robshaw to a round of Beermat Flipping. As you can see, it didn't go quite to plan for the Harlequins skipper. Bayfield's huge hands might have had something to do with that. MORE »
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Nigel Owens shows Anthony Allen the way to the football stadium
Referee Nigel Owens, who we all remember for his 'This is not soccer' comment, delivered another round balled reference this past weekend as he officiated the Leicester Tigers vs Ulster Heineken Cup match. Ulster won 22-19 away from home. MORE »
Saturday, January 04, 2014
Stuart Hogg's swallow dive after game gets called off due to rain
Wednesday night's 1872 Cup game between Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch after heavy rains at Scotstoun. The players stood around aimlessly for a while before Stuart Hogg decided to pose for one of the best photo opportunities of the new year. MORE »
Friday, December 27, 2013
Friday Funnies - Referee JP Doyle gets hit in the face by the ball
Referee JP Doyle had his earpiece knocked out last weekend as Gloucester met Worcester Warriors in the Aviva Premiership. Doyle found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time as a kick ahead pinged him directly on the side of the head, providing an amusing moment for the commentators. MORE »
Monday, December 02, 2013
Nick 'Honey Badger' Cummins interviews Wallaby players after Wales win
Wallaby winger Nick Cummins was on fine form with the mic again as he interviewed his team mates following victory over Wales in Cardiff on Saturday. Will Genia mentions his dropped ball in front of an open tryline, and Christian Lealiifano talks goal kicking. MORE »
Friday, November 15, 2013
Friday Funnies - The Dominic Day knee slide cramp celebration
Last weekend Bath beat Sale Sharks 27-20 in the opening round of the LV= Cup after a dramatic late try by Dave Atwood, sparking scenes of celebration amongst players and fans. Unfortunately one player, Dominic Day, found it all too much for his tired legs. MORE »


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John Deere Lawn Mower JS36
The John Deere self propelled Lawn Mower JS36 comes with a 190 cc Briggs and Stratton engine, the work horse of the small engine industry. The engine is equipped with zone start recoil rope starting system which is one of the many safety features on this self propelled lawn mower. Operators must be standing behind the lawn mower with the zone lever depressed in order to start the engine. While the engine is running, the zone lever is released the engine will automatically stop, protecting the operator from accidentally getting in the way of the cutting blades of the lawn mower.
The carburetor is designed to start without the need for priming or choking and a fresh start fuel cap can be filled with fuel stabilizer to ensure that the gasoline is always fresh for easier starting and smoother running. The engine is designed to meet all California Air Resources Board ( CARB) requirements. The engine also uses a dependable splash lubrication system to protect all of the engines parts from wear.
The momentum drive system is another excellent feature of the John Deere self propelled Lawn Mower JS36. The pivoting handle controls how fast the self propelled lawn mower will go based on the angle of the handle. The speed varies from zero to 3.8 miles per hour. If you prefer a constant speed you can also lock in the speed with a a drive lock key, located on the MowMentum drive handle.
The 22 inch steel deck comes with a 3 in one blade allowing the operator to chose between mulching, side discharge or rear bagging. The rear bag, the mulch cover and the side discharge deflector are all standard on the John Deere self propelled Lawn Mower JS36. The 22 inch deck is stamped from 14 gauge steel making it strong and reliable for many years.
John Deere Lawn Mower JS36 – Specifications:
190 cc or 11.6 cubic inch displacement
7 pound foot of torque Briggs and Stratton Engine
4 cycle side valve
22 inch steel deck
3 in 1 discharge
8 inch by 2 inch front , 9 inch by 2 inch back wheels
Engine: 190 cc or 11.6 cubic inch displacement,4 cycle side valve,Briggs and Stratton Engine
Propulsion: Variable speed , rear wheel drive
Warranty: 2 year warranty
Throttle control is fixed speed
Operator presence
Zone control
Side discharge, mulch, rear bag 2.5 bushels
One lever adjusts all four wheels
Description of the John Deere Lawn Mower JS36
The side discharge on the John Deere self propelled Lawn Mower JS36 is esy to install. Just flip up the cover on the side of the deck to install the deflector and distribute the grass on the lawn. Due to the low angle of the deflector, it will prevent projectiles from being flung any distance from the lawn mower.
Changing from one mode to another is easy, can be done in minutes and without tools. The rear bag grass catcher holds 2.5 bushels and attaches easily at the back of the self propelled lawn mower.
Adjusting the height of the cut is easily done by adjusting one lever to adjust all wheels . Choose from cut heights from 1.2 inches to 4.2 inches. If you plan on mulching, the longer the grass the better since it conceals cut grass until it degrades and returns the nutrients to the lawn. John Deere feels that a cut height of 3 to 4 inches is the best height for mulching.
The handle bar is wide for comfort. The zone control is easily depressed for starting and continuous running. The engine speed is fixed at a speed of 3350 rpm to ensure smooth operation and the best quality cut. The handle bar also has 3 height adjustments to match your comfort level. No tools are needed to adjust the height. Also the handle can be folded down for compact storage and also for transport in your vehicle or trailer.
The price of the John Deere self propelled Lawn Mower JS36 was $399 US at the time of this review.
Delivery: The John Deere self propelled Lawn Mower JS36 can be purchased at John Deere dealers through the US and customers can arrange for in store pickup or they can arrange for delivery. Delivery will be at an extra charge and customers may want to make alternate arrangements for delivery.
Safety & Operation
Operation of the John Deere self propelled Lawn Mower JS36 is pretty straight forward. Always start the engine using the zone control and never circumvent this control to prevent accidents. This is one of the most significant safety additions to lawn mowers to prevent unneeded accidents.
Read the manual before you operate the John Deere self propelled Lawn Mower JS36 for the first time to become familiar with all of the controls and general operation. Check the oil each time you use the mower and top up if needed. Fill the fuel tank while the engine is cold and avoid starting the engine if fuel is spilled. Wait until it has evaporated before you start the engine to avoid the possibility of fire.
Once you are finished for the day, clean off the deck on the upper side as well as the lower side to remove any debris and grass clippings. A clean deck will ensure that your deck lasts for many years and does not corrode over time.
Maintenance of the John Deere self propelled Lawn Mower JS36 consists of changing the oil at regular intervals, following the guidelines in the manual. Keep the deck clean at all times, and arrange to sharpen the blade at least once per year.
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Lightning win their first mini-segment of the season.
Ben Bishop allowed 2 goals on 23 shots for the victory.
First Period
Second Period
11:09 BUF Hodgson (1), (Vanek, McBain)(PP)
13:35 TB Johnson (1), (Hedman, Palat)
18:34 BUF McBain (1), (Hodgson, Vanek)(PP)
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5:43 TB Purcell (2), (Malone, St Louis)(PP)
1:50 TB Killorn (1), (Brewer, Filppula)
Alex Killorn was the game's second star. Kudos to Buffalo's media for the homer choice to take 2 star selections in a losing cause. Kudos also to NBC Sports Network scrunch-faced-creep Keith Jones for calling the Lightning a "weak sister" team after the game. Keep sleeping on the Lightning while they gain experience and settle in. It's all good.
Buffalo's not good, so the Lightning needed to get the 2 points and needed to look pretty good doing it. And, for the most part, I thought they did. They outshot Buffalo 34-23 and had the lion's share of the scoring chances. The defense was more loosey goosey than in the first two games, and I'm sure Cooper will remind his young team not to play down to his competition by letting off their defensive system. Still, 2-1-0 to complete this murderous opening road trip is really good, and now they get 7 straight at home for their second mini-segment of the season. It's not an easy slate of opponents, overall, but if they come out of that over .500 then they'll stay in the hunt. My theory, for this season, is if the Lightning are in the hunt in early January they're going to be dangerous. Cooper will have everyone fully programmed and ready to rock by that point, and they'll be a threat. Getting through the first half of the season alive with such an inexperienced team is the trick. 3 games in, so far so good. Ben Bishop looking solid helps that out a lot. A LOT.
Radko Gudas was +1 with 9 penalty minutes, 2 hits, and 2 blocked shots in 21:35. His ice time went up with Sustr getting a night off, and I thought his game was his worst of the first 3 of the season. I like that he stuck up for Filppula in the First Period, but I thought he got a little lost at time in his d-zone and got de-jocked for a scoring chance at one point. He'll have games like this while he figures out how to be an NHLer.
Tyler Johnson had a goal and was +1 with 4 shots and 62% on draws in 14:29. In case you didn't believe Bolt Prospects when we said he had an NHL laser shot, please gander at the tape from his goal tonight. Zap.
Killorn had the winner and was +1 with 4 shots in 18:14. The line shuffling and lesser opponent allowed Alex to possess the puck more than in the first 2 games, and he paid the price to win it in overtime. Took a hit to get it in the zone and then showed ridiculous patience to switch to his backhand on the eventual finish. I think there might be some Chris Drury in Killorn. He scores big goals.
Ondrej Palat had a helper and was +1 with 4 shots and 3 hits in 14:08. That's the most comfortable Palat's looked so far this year. It helps when you're playing a bunch of the same guys to played against in Norfolk and Syracuse on the Sabres roster.
Pierre-Cedric Labrie had 2 penalty minutes and 1 hit in 8:53. Labrie and the 4th line were again, period-to-period, the most consistent Lightning line. You can count on Labrie, Thompson, and Crombeen, despite their athletic shortcomings, to generate forecheck and put some pressure on the opposing defense. When your 4th line can accomplish that for you, it's such a huge asset for a team because you don't have to lean on the other lines as much on nights they don't have it as much. Evidently Buffalo was chirping at Labrie all night about his skating or whatever. Hate to tell Buffalo, but Labrie's line was playing in their end all night long. So if Labrie sucks and his skating sucks, guess how much you clowns in Buffalo must stink if Nacho and his crew keep pinning you down in your end? Success is the best revenge.
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Singularities in Finite Element Models: Dealing with Red Spots
Henrik Sönnerlind June 3, 2015
Your finite element model will sometimes contain singularities — that is, points where some aspect of the solution tends toward an infinite value. In this blog post, we will explore the common causes of singularities, when and how to remove them, and how to interpret results when singularities are present in your model. While most of this discussion is in terms of structural mechanics, similar phenomena can also be found in many other physics fields.Read More
Caty Fairclough June 1, 2015
Happy birthday to the Paris-born "father of thermodynamics", Nicolas Léonard Sadi Carnot. A talented physicist and engineer, Carnot channeled his interest in steam engines into the creation of a theoretical thermodynamic cycle called the Carnot cycle. Through this theory, Carnot laid the groundwork for the second law of thermodynamics, which relates to entropy and heat loss and is still relevant in physics and engineering today.Read More
Caty Fairclough May 28, 2015
Simulating fatigue offers valuable insight into how stress can affect the longevity of a structure and its components. This can help identify potential design problems and pave the way for the development of a safer structure. Arriving at this solution, however, often requires running several simulations to test different scenarios. Our Frame Fatigue Life demo app demonstrates how simulation apps can save you time and energy in evaluating the impact of fatigue.Read More
Walter Frei May 27, 2015
Whenever we are solving a wave electromagnetics problem in COMSOL Multiphysics, we build a model that is composed of domains and boundary conditions. Within the domains, we use various material models to represent a wide range of substances. However, from a mathematical point of view, all of these different materials end up being handled identically within the governing equation. Let's take a look at these various material models and discuss when to use them.Read More
Caty Fairclough May 26, 2015
Cars have to exist in a variety of environmental conditions. They need to handle environmental changes such as temperature fluctuations. Therefore, it is important to create parts that can handle these conditions. An investigation into the functionality of an inductive position sensor was presented during the COMSOL Conference 2014 in Cambridge.Read More
Brianne Costa May 25, 2015
Chemical vapor deposition (CVD) is popular in the semiconductor industry for its ability to produce high-quality, pure, and extremely strong materials. Ultrahigh vacuum CVD (UHV/CVD) requires complex equipment and very high temperatures. To increase efficiency and control costs, engineers can simulate this complex process. Here, we use the growth of silicon wafers as an example.Read More
Bridget Cunningham May 21, 2015
Truck-mounted cranes are designed to handle heavy loads. With this in mind, manufacturers and engineers look to optimize the machine's payload, or carrying, capacity. Simulation apps can help expedite the optimization process by extending simulation capabilities into the hands of those who are not experts in simulation through a customized and intuitive interface. Our Truck Mounted Crane Analyzer demo app shows the benefits of this approach.Read More
Alon Grinenko May 20, 2015
In an earlier blog post, we considered the computation of acoustic radiation force using a perturbation approach. This method has the advantage of being both robust and fast; however, it relies heavily on the theoretical evaluation of correct perturbation terms. The idea behind the method presented here is to solve the problem by deducing the radiation force from the solution of the full nonlinear set of Navier-Stokes equations, interacting with a solid, elastic microparticle.Read More
Mark Robins May 19, 2015
In the science and engineering community, models are vital to design and development. But can models be protected by copyright law? Establishing the level of creativity required for copyright protection is relatively easy in comparison to patent law, which requires inventions to be novel and non-obvious. Additionally, copyright law does not require the secrecy measures needed to qualify for trade secret protection. We explore the appeal of using copyright to protect models and the functionality built around them.Read More
Matt Pooley May 18, 2015
Thanks to the Semiconductor Module and the Application Builder, developing custom optoelectronic simulation apps has never been easier. In this blog post, we show you how to turn a model of an LED device into a user-friendly application that can be used to assess the impact of different designs on the LED's emission characteristics and performance. We also demonstrate the use of custom methods to manipulate the solution data, enabling the easy creation of bespoke analysis tools.Read More
Walter Frei May 14, 2015
Metals are materials that are highly conductive and reflect an incident electromagnetic wave — light, microwaves, and radio waves — very well. When using the RF Module or the Wave Optics Module to simulate electromagnetics problems in the frequency domain, there are several options for modeling metallic objects. Here, we will look at the Impedance and Transition boundary conditions as well as the Perfect Electric Conductor boundary condition, offering guidance on when to use each one.Read More


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A YOUNG Aboriginal man who was allegedly bashed and falsely accused by police had assaulted an officer less than a year before, a police misconduct inquiry has been told.
The Police Integrity Commission (PIC) is looking at allegations that officers in Ballina, on the NSW far north coast, bashed Corey Barker in custody and later accused him of attacking them, after he intervened in an altercation between police and two of his friends in January 2011.
He was serving a nine-month suspended sentence for assaulting police at the time of the incident.
Mr Barker, now 24, pleaded guilty to the assault, resisting arrest and using offensive language in a street at nearby Byron Bay in 2010.
Court documents state that he pushed an officer when a wine bladder was pulled from his grip, then swung violently and swore, before a vicious struggle ensued on the ground.
He later spat on one officer but told the PIC it was an accident.
The inquiry was also told Mr Barker had been convicted in 2008 of bashing his best friend because he'd been talking to his girlfriend and that he'd had anger issues as a teenager.
CCTV footage showed him repeatedly punching Mitchell Clark in the head before flinging him to the ground and continuing the assault.
Mr Barker pleaded guilty and was given a 12-month good behaviour bond.
On Tuesday, lawyer Robert McIlwaine, representing one of the officers in the 2011 incident, asked Mr Barker if he had a problem controlling his anger.
"As a kid, yes," Mr Barker replied.
He said he had first sought counselling when he was 17 and was taking prescribed anti-depressants at the time of the incident.
"Once you were tackled from the side (by police), you lost your temper," Mr McIlwaine said of Mr Barker's intervention in the confrontation between police and his friends.
The case was referred to the PIC after CCTV footage from inside Ballina police station contradicted testimony from officers, and a magistrate found they had lied about the incident.
Mr Barker said when his mother visited him at the police station one officer made a lewd gesture while standing behind her.
"I saw an officer behind doing a gesture, pretending to squeeze her arse," he told the inquiry.
"They were just trying to aggravate me."
Four officers then attempted to move him from the cage to another room, intending to take him to a cell down the hall.
"They had shoved me through the door ... to provoke me," he said.
Police falsely claimed he had punched Senior Constable David Hill on the nose in that incident.
Senior Constables Hill and Ryan Eckersley and Constables Luke Mewing and Lee Walmsley gave court evidence about the punch.
The CCTV footage showed the officers wrestling Mr Barker to the ground, kicking him in the head and kneeing him in his side.
The officers handcuffed him and dragged him along the floor down to the cells with his arms in a vertical position.
"It had to be the top of the cake for pain in that incident," Mr Barker said.
He suffered injuries to his face, neck, arms and hips.
The inquiry continues on Wednesday.
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When The Joel Test first appeared, one of the biggest sore points readers reported had to do with writing specs. It seems that specs are like flossing: everybody knows they should be writing them, but nobody does.
Why won't people write specs? People claim that it's because they're saving time by skipping the spec-writing phase. They act as if spec-writing was a luxury reserved for NASA space shuttle engineers, or people who work for giant, established insurance companies. Balderdash. First of all, failing to write a spec is the single biggest unnecessary risk you take in a software project. It's as stupid as setting off to cross the Mojave desert with just the clothes on your back, hoping to "wing it." Programmers and software engineers who dive into code without writing a spec tend to think they're cool gunslingers, shooting from the hip. They're not. They are terribly unproductive. They write bad code and produce shoddy software, and they threaten their projects by taking giant risks which are completely uncalled for.
I believe that on any non-trivial project (more than about 1 week of coding or more than 1 programmer), if you don't have a spec, you will always spend more time and create lower quality code. Here's why.
The most important function of a spec is to design the program. Even if you are working on code all by yourself, and you write a spec solely for your own benefit, the act of writing the spec -- describing how the program works in minute detail -- will force you to actually design the program.
Let's visit two imaginary programmers at two companies. Speedy, at Hasty Bananas Software, never writes specs. "Specs? We don't need no stinkin' specs!" At the same time, Mr. Rogers, over at The Well-Tempered Software Company, refuses to write code until the spec is completely nailed down. These are only two of my many imaginary friends.
Speedy and Mr. Rogers have one thing in common: they are both in charge of backwards compatibility for version 2.0 of their respective products.
Speedy decides that the best way to provide backwards compatibility is to write a converter which simply converts 1.0 version files into 2.0 version files. She starts banging that out. Type, type, type. Clickety clickety clack. Hard drives spin. Dust flies. After about 2 weeks, she has a reasonable converter. But Speedy's customers are unhappy. Speedy's code will force them to upgrade everyone in the company at once to the new version. Speedy's biggest customer, Nanner Splits Unlimited, refuses to buy the new software. Nanner Splits needs to know that version 2.0 will still be able to work on version 1.0 files without converting them. Speedy decides to write a backwards converter and then hook it into the "save" function. It's a bit of a mess, because when you use a version 2.0 feature, it seems to work, until you go to save the file in 1.0 format. Only then are you told that the feature you used half an hour ago doesn't work in the old file format. So the backwards converter took another two weeks to write, and it don't work so nice. Elapsed time, 4 weeks.
Now, Mr. Rogers over at Well-Tempered Software Company (colloquially, "WellTemperSoft") is one of those nerdy organized types who refuses to write code until he's got a spec. He spends about 20 minutes designing the backwards compatibility feature the same way Speedy did, and comes up with a spec that basically says:
The spec is shown to the customer, who says "wait a minute! We don't want to switch everyone at once!" So Mr. Rogers thinks some more, and amends the spec to say:
Another 20 minutes have elapsed.
Mr. Rogers' boss, an object nut, looks at this and thinks something might be amiss. He suggests a different architecture.
20 more minutes.
Mr. Rogers is grumpy. This refactoring will take 3 weeks, instead of the 2 weeks he originally estimated! But it does solve all the customer problems, in an elegant way, so he goes off and does it.
Total elapsed time for Mr. Rogers: 3 weeks and 1 hour. Elapsed time for Speedy: 4 weeks, but Speedy's code is not as good.
The moral of the story is that with a contrived example, you can prove anything. Oops. No, that's not what I meant to say. The moral of the story is that when you design your product in a human language, it only takes a few minutes to try thinking about several possibilities, revising, and improving your design. Nobody feels bad when they delete a paragraph in a word processor. But when you design your product in a programming language, it takes weeks to do iterative designs. What's worse, a programmer who's just spend 2 weeks writing some code is going to be quite attached to that code, no matter how wrong it is. Nothing Speedy's boss or customers could say would convince her to throw away her beautiful converting code, even though that didn't represent the best architecture. As a result, the final product tends to be a compromise between the initial, wrong design and the ideal design. It was "the best design we could get, given that we'd already written all this code and we just didn't want to throw it away." Not quite as good as "the best design we could get, period."
So that's giant reason number one to write a spec. Giant reason number two is to save time communicating. When you write a spec, you only have to communicate how the program is supposed to work once. Everybody on the team can just read the spec. The QA people read it so that they know how the program is supposed to work and they know what to test for. The marketing people use it to write their vague vaporware white papers to throw up on the web site about products that haven't been created yet. The business development people misread it to spin weird fantasies about how the product will cure baldness and warts and stuff, but it gets investors, so that's OK. The developers read it so that they know what code to write. The customers read it to make sure the developers are building a product that they would want to pay for. The technical writers read it and write a nice manual (that gets lost or thrown away, but that's a different story). The managers read it so that they can look like they know what's going on in management meetings. And so on.
When you don't have a spec, all this communication still happens, because it has to, but it happens ad hoc. The QA people fool around with the program willy-nilly, and when something looks odd, they go and interrupt the programmers yet again to ask them another stupid question about how the thing is supposed to work. Besides the fact that this ruins the programmers' productivity, the programmers tend to give the answer that corresponds to what they wrote in the code, rather than the "right answer." So the QA people are really testing the program against the program rather than the program against the design, which would be, um, a little bit more useful.
When you don't have a spec, what happens with the poor technical writers is the funniest (in a sad kind of way). Tech writers often don't have the political clout to interrupt programmers. In many companies, if tech writers get in the habit of interrupting programmers to ask how something is supposed to work, the programmers go to their managers and cry about how they can't get any work done because of these [expletive deleted] writers, and could they please keep them away, and the managers, trying to improve productivity, forbid the tech writers to waste any more of their precious programmers' time. You can always tell these companies, because the help files and the manuals don't give you any more information than you can figure out from the screen. When you see a message on a screen which says
... and you click "Help", a tragicomic help topic comes up which says something like
Um, thanks. It's pretty obvious here that the technical writer was trying to cover up the fact that they didn't know what LRF-1914 support is. They couldn't ask the programmer, because (a) they're embarrassed, or (b) the programmer is in Hyderabad and they're in London, or (c) they have been prohibited by management from interrupting the programmer, or any other number of corporate pathologies too numerous to mention, but the fundamental problem is that there wasn't a spec.
Number three giant important reason to have a spec is that without a detailed spec, it's impossible to make a schedule. Not having a schedule is OK if it's your PhD and you plan to spend 14 years on the thing, or if you're a programmer working on the next Duke Nukem and we'll ship when we're good and ready. But for almost any kind of real business, you just have to know how long things are going to take, because developing a product costs money. You wouldn't buy a pair of jeans without knowing what the price is, so how can a responsible business decide whether to build a product without knowing how long it will take and, therefore, how much it will cost? For more on scheduling, read Painless Software Schedules.
A terribly common error is having a debate over how something should be designed, and then never resolving the debate. Brian Valentine, the lead developer on Windows 2000, was famous for his motto "Decisions in 10 minutes or less, or the next one is free."
In too many programming organizations, every time there's a design debate, nobody ever manages to make a decision, usually for political reasons. So the programmers only work on uncontroversial stuff. As time goes on, all the hard decisions are pushed to the end. These are the most likely projects to fail. If you are starting a new company around a new technology and you notice that your company is constitutionally incapable of making decisions, you might as well close down now and return the money to the investors, because you ain't never gonna ship nothing.
Writing a spec is a great way to nail down all those irritating design decisions, large and small, that get covered up if you don't have a spec. Even small decisions can get nailed down with a spec. For example, if you're building a web site with membership, you might all agree that if the user forgets their password, you'll mail it to them. Great. But that's not enough to write the code. To write the code, you need to know the actual words in that email. At most companies, programmers aren't trusted with words that a user might actually see (and for good reason, much of the time). So a marketing person or a PR person or some other English major is likely to be required to come up with the precise wording of the message. "Dear Shlub, Here's the password you forgot. Try not to be so careless in the future." When you force yourself to write a good, complete spec (and I'll talk a lot more about that soon), you notice all these things and you either fix them or at least you mark them with a big red flag.
OK. We're on the same page now. Specs are motherhood and apple pie. I suspect that most people understand this, and my rants, while amusing, aren't teaching you anything new. So why don't people write specs? It's not to save time, because it doesn't, and I think most coders recognize this. (In most organizations, the only "specs" that exist are staccato, one page text documents that a programmer banged out in Notepad after writing the code and after explaining that damn feature to the three hundredth person.)
I think it's because so many people don't like to write. Staring at a blank screen is horribly frustrating. Personally, I overcame my fear of writing by taking a class in college that required a 3-5 page essay once a week. Writing is a muscle. The more you write, the more you'll be able to write. If you need to write specs and you can't, start a journal, create a weblog, take a creative writing class, or just write a nice letter to every relative and college roommate you've blown off for the last 4 years. Anything that involves putting words down on paper will improve your spec writing skills. If you're a software development manager and the people who are supposed to be writing specs aren't, send them off for one of those two week creative writing classes in the mountains.
If you've never worked in a company that does functional specifications, you may never have seen one. In the next part of this series, I'll show you a short, sample spec for you to check out, and we'll talk about what a good spec needs to have. Read on!
Painless Functional Specifications - Part 2: What's a Spec?
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* Immigration suddenly on the front burner
* US has 11 million illegal immigrants
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* Obama, Republicans differ on border security
* Immigration suddenly on the front burner
* US has 11 million illegal immigrants
(Updates with more comments from speech, context)
By Matt Spetalnick
LAS VEGAS, Jan 29 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama pushed
Congress on Tuesday to overhaul the U.S. immigration system but
disagreement with Republicans over securing the border with
Mexico has already begun to sour bipartisan efforts.
"We need Congress to act on a comprehensive approach that
finally deals with the 11 million undocumented immigrants,"
Obama said at a high school in Las Vegas.
After years on the back burner, immigration reform has
suddenly looked possible as Republicans, chastened by Latino
voters who rejected them in the November election, look more
kindly on an immigration overhaul.
Obama spoke a day after a group of influential Senate
Democrats and Republicans laid out a broad plan of their own
that is similar to White House immigration proposals.
But differences quickly emerged between what Obama would
like and the proposals by the bipartisan "Gang of Eight"
While the senators' plan insists on first toughening border
security before allowing illegal immigrants to take steps to
gain citizenship, the Obama plan does not.
That difference was enough to raise concerns among
Republican lawmakers who are trying to frame a package that can
pass the Republican-led House of Representatives. A Hispanic
Republican, Senator Marco Rubio, warned Obama not to ignore his
party's concerns about border security.
"I think that would be a terrible mistake," Rubio told Fox
News. "We have a bipartisan group of senators that have agreed
to that. For the president to try to move the goalposts on that
specific requirement, as an example, does not bode well in terms
of what his role's going to be in this or the outcome."
Under the Obama proposal, undocumented workers would be
required to register, undergo national security and criminal
background checks, pay fees and penalties, learn English and go
to the back of the immigration line behind those who are
applying to enter the country legally.
"We all agree these men and women should have to earn their
way to citizenship. But for comprehensive immigration reform to
work, it must be clear from the outset that there is a pathway
to citizenship," Obama said.
However, Republicans will likely oppose any immigration plan
that doesn't put border security first.
"This provision is key to ensuring that border security is
achieved, and is also necessary to ensure that a reform package
can actually move through Congress," said newly elected Senator
Jeff Flake of the border state of Arizona.
Another point of contention is expected to be whether
same-sex couples are granted the same benefits as heterosexual
couples under immigration reform - something the White House
says Obama will insist upon but which the Senate group did not
deal with.
Obama's speech in Nevada a little more than a week after his
second inauguration reflects the growing clout of Hispanic
voters, as does Republican willingness to move on the issue.
The Democratic president said that if Congress is unable to
act in a timely fashion, he will propose immigration legislation
of his own and "insist that they vote on it right away."
Immigration reform could give Obama a landmark second-term
legislative achievement, but the White House is mindful that
success on such a divisive issue will require a delicate
balancing act.
(additional reporting by Jeff Mason, Roberta Rampton and Steve
Holland, Editing by Alistair Bell and Doina Chiacu)


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Pat McKinney, a retired Charleston developer, announced Monday he will run for lieutenant governor as a Republican and would work as closely as possible with Gov. Nikki Haley to bring jobs to the state.
McKinney, 63, might end up challenging another Charleston Republican, current Lt. Gov. Glenn McConnell, who has not publicly announced his plans for next year.
In 2018, both the governor and lieutenant governor will run on the same ticket, but they will run separate campaigns next year.
"Wouldn't it be wonderful if South Carolina had a lieutenant governor who was more impactful and assumed a more focused role bringing economic development to our state?" McKinney said. "Why wait until 2019?"
McKinney called Haley "a fabulous person from the standpoint of recruiting businesses to this state," but added Haley did not urge him to run, "and I've got no expectations she will endorse my candidacy."
"If you look back in recent years, there's not been a lieutenant governor and governor who have worked together as cooperatively and effectively as I think they can," McKinney said.
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Summer is in the air, and Annapolis, our state capital, beckons with its adorable shops, fancy sailboats at the newly refurbished City Dock, and grand historic homes and buildings. There's lots to see and do, but sometime during your visit, you'll need to rest your weary feet and get a bite to eat. With this in mind, we thought it was time to find out exactly what is available for hungry visitors in the historic district and nearby Eastport. So our insatiable reviewers set out on a culinary expedition, sampling much of the city's fare. After ingesting mounds of crab cakes, juicy steaks, and fat sushi rolls, we think you'll find that our first Annapolis restaurant guide gives you a comprehensive overview of the city's culinary offerings and an assortment of eating places to satisfy your appetite whether you're taking in the sites by foot, Segway, or water taxi.
1. Café Normandie
This cute and cozy Main Street mainstay has been around forever and is wildly popular with locals, maybe because it offers a number of opportunities for decent dining (along with huge portions) at bargain prices. Normandie offers French country cuisine, in keeping with its rather cramped, rustic interior of exposed wood beams and its humongous fireplace smack in the middle of the dining room. Choose from the wide selection of crêpes (a buckwheat crêpe stuffed with ratatouille is a favorite) and omelets to accompany a simple salad or charcuterie platter and a glass of wine—a perfect way to dine out without breaking the bank. Best bets for entrées are, unsurprisingly, Normandy-inspired dishes like breast of chicken with apples, veal Normandie with creamy mushroom sauce, or most of the seafood dishes. When the kitchen backs up—as it frequently does—you may find yourself getting antsy for the next course. But the wine always seems to arrive on time, and if you catch the early bird specials or the monthly Tuesday-night wine dinner (six courses accompanied by appropriate wines for $79), you won't really mind the wait—especially if you're waiting for the yummy homemade chocolate éclairs or crêpes Normandie (ice cream, hot apples, and caramel sauce) for dessert. 185 Main St., 410-263-3382. Moderate.
2. Carrol's Creek Waterfront Restaurant
The best seat in the house is probably outside—on the deck on a summer afternoon, where you can sip a brew, enjoy a meal, and watch the boat traffic with downtown Annapolis in the background. But it's pleasant inside Carrol's Creek, too. This contemporary restaurant has plenty going for it, including its location just over the Eastport bridge. The restaurant's design makes the most of that location. With plenty of windows facing Spa (originally Carrol's) Creek and tables on different levels and at different angles, almost everyone has a water view. And as night falls, the view includes the majesty of the U.S. Naval Academy chapel dome and lights from the constant cars on the bridge. Inside, the atmosphere is bustling, but not hurried. The menu is large with traditional seafood and steak, alongside soups, salads, and other light fare. Carrol's Creek offers an interesting menu option: For $14 more than the price of an entrée, you can also get cream of crab soup, a house salad, and a choice of dessert. It's a fair value for the hungry. The house salad is quite interesting, and good—with blue cheese, walnuts, and dried cranberries in mixed greens with a vinaigrette dressing. The filet mignon is excellent, and the rockfish topped with spinach and crab over risotto tastes even better than it sounds. Locals and tourists seem to intermingle in this casual, family-friendly atmosphere. 410 Severn Ave., Eastport, 410-263-8102. Moderate.
3. The Chart House
Mostly Seafood
Talk about a room with a view. This waterside restaurant on Spa Creek captures a postcard-picture look at historic Annapolis from its Eastport vantage point. Yes, it's a chain, but it's also a tourist magnet with its great location. We've found that it's worth a stop if you focus on appetizers, fresh fish, and certain seafood dishes. For Marylanders, the crab entrées, especially the crab cakes, may not measure up to our inbred expectations. But the blue crab dip with crostini is an excellent nosh to bolster tired spirits after walking around our state capital. Fried calamari dunked in a Thai chili citrus dipping sauce is another delicious way to revive your energy. In the open, comfortable dining room, you can count on the kitchen to deliver wonderfully prepared fresh fish, like a dynamite halibut lathered in a crab-crusted, chive oil coating. You also won't go wrong with baked shrimp topped with crab. There's a salad bar, but the chopped spinach salad on the menu is a beautiful mix of shredded greens, mushrooms, and radishes with hot bacon dressing. We'd skip the restaurant's signature dessert—a hot chocolate lava cake. For all its promise of grandeur with Godiva chocolate liqueur, a molten center, and chopped Heath Bar crunch, it was more like a crusty brownie with chocolate sauce. We were happy to head back into town for ice cream from one of the local shops. 300 Second St., Eastport, 410-268-7166. Expensive.
4. Galway Bay
After a relaxed stroll around the City Dock, consider hoofing up toward State Circle and popping into Galway Bay; the appetite you build up will be more than satisfied. This replica of a typical Connaught pub boasts a fine bar and plenty of booths in which to relax with a pint and friends. But it also contains a spacious, casual dining room that can accommodate large parties and families. The food at Galway Bay is centered on pub fare with mass appeal. The menu abounds with classics like shepherd's pie and fish and chips, but also more ambitious items like fresh fish and grilled lamb chops. And there are many dishes that are rendered Irish more by the addition of a Celtic adjective than by the preparation, such as Kinsale seafood salad or Celtic fried mushrooms. But it's all good in the end, and so much the better with what we can honestly say is a perfectly pulled pint. 63 Maryland Ave., 410-263-8333. Moderate.
5. Harry Browne's
Harry Browne's offers a window on Annapolis—literally for those lucky enough to be seated at one of the few front tables—and figuratively for those within. This is an Annapolis staple, a long-time gathering spot for legislators, lobbyists, lawyers, and reporters. But on a cool weekend, the crowd is early baby-boomer couples and foursomes. Those who do get a window table have the State House dome in clear view and a front row seat on the passing State Circle parade of tourists and teens. Other diners enjoy a casually sophisticated room with dark wood, leaded glass, and striking chandeliers. The dimly lit dining room has a classic bar, tucked into this room long before the restaurant was Harry Browne's. Wherever you sit, you are treated to excellent food imbued with unusual flavors that are beautifully presented. Amid many great tastes, the rack of lamb stands out for its richness, its size, and its melt-in-your-mouth tenderness, and for the accompanying peas, carrots, and couscous under a light curry sauce. The salmon, one of the specials, has a gentle sweetness that makes it special with artichoke hearts and grape tomatoes in a light sauce. The ice cream at Harry Browne's is notable, too—it's homemade. Lavender ice cream tops a rich pear crisp. And there isn't anything plain about the vanilla that goes with the light, though raisin-laden, bread pudding. The friendly, unhurried yet professional service, stunning atmosphere, and culinary intrigue make Harry Browne's a thoroughly enjoyable evening worth lingering over. 66 State Circle, 410-263-4332. Expensive.
6. Joss Café and Sushi Bar
"This is the best food I've had in ages," a happy diner, two tables down, remarks dreamily. Hey, it's hard not to eavesdrop at Joss Café and Sushi Bar, where the tables are packed cheek-by-jowl into a warren of well-used dining rooms, and the clients—lots of them—are usually rhapsodizing about the food. They couldn't care less about the modest surroundings or the crowds; they're here for the sushi. And what sushi it is: fat, silky toro; creamy, unctuous uni; crisp-crunchy baby octopus. Pretty much everything you order here, whether it's one of the sparkling fresh seaweed salads or a selection from the daunting array of rolls, is guaranteed to be perfectly prepared. The menu is staggering, so we usually zoom in on a few favorites. We love the maguro poke, chopped raw tuna marinated in soy and sesame oil, and blended with pine nuts, sesame seeds, Japanese pepper, and scallions. The shiitake tempura is an exemplar of umami—that elusive, mysterious fifth taste best described as heavenly-funky. Bite into a cloud of batter to the earthy mushroom beneath, and you'll find heaven indeed. And if you're an adventurous diner, nothing could be better than the pork shumai. These light, little dumpling bombs, imbued with fiery wasabi, provide an instant, overwhelming blast of intense heat, which miraculously fades in seconds. Wow. Everything is pretty wow here, including the service, faster than a speeding bullet train. But don't be intimidated by the brusquely efficient service. When you're having some of the best food you've had in ages, you really need to savor every bite. 195 Main St., 410-263-4688. Moderate.
7. Lemongrass
An easygoing, Far-East atmosphere and food that practically pops with flavor are the two characteristics that define Lemongrass. Service is friendly and welcoming, and one is immediately at ease in a dining room that is bright and cheery without being kitsch or formal. The menu overflows with Thai-inspired cooking, and everything is scrumptious. This is not a place for the meek of palate, however; spicy means spicy on this menu, and the ingredients are so fresh that acids tingle while sweet and salty dance jubilantly across one's tongue. A great example is the pa ram long song, a bewitching amalgam of chicken breast and light yellow curry that sings with a little sweetness, zings with citrus, and stings, but just ever so little, with spice. Another home run is the spicy eggplant. A generous plateful of Asian eggplant that has been lightly fried and doused in garlic sauce, then sprinkled with pepper and basil, this plate satisfies a craving for the savoriness of fried food without paying the price in heavy fats, fatty fillings, or soggy leftovers for next day's lunch. Not much is on offer for dessert, but we will say the mango sticky rice at Lemongrass is the best we've tasted in Maryland. 167 West St., 410-280-0086. Moderate.
8. Lewnes' Steakhouse
The Lewnes family has been at this Eastport corner since 1921, the last 14 years as a steakhouse. Recently expanded—an old family home became another dining room—Lewnes' seems to hold its own against the upscale chain steakhouse nearby. The new space is more open than the original dining room. Tables are well-spaced, windows look into the wine room, and vintage photos give this somewhat clubby space a homey feel (someone's mother or aunt in younger days, a child stuffed into a snowsuit beside a mound of snow). The windows into the wine room afford a view of hundreds of bottles. Dabbling on this wine list is not for the faint-hearted; it is huge, sophisticated, and high-end, though there are half bottles and wines by the glass plus waiters who gladly make recommendations. The steaks are a la carte; vegetables and salads, family style, with half orders available. We recommend the small filet mignon—the flavor is huge—although the New York strip is not as tender or as flavorful. Although beef is the star, the menu includes almost as many seafood items. Service is knowledgeable and efficient, though at times, food arrives too quickly. We leave with an invitation to return from a server, a nice touch and one more reason Lewnes' remains an Annapolis tradition. 401 Fourth St., Eastport, 410-263-1617. Expensive.
9. Luna Blu
The only reason not to order the $35 dinner special Luna Blu offers—appetizer, salad, entrée, and dessert from the regular menu—would be that you weren't very hungry. But that could change once you got started, because the food just keeps getting better with each course in this comfortable and welcoming Italian restaurant. Chef/owner Ivano Scotto puts the "Napoli" in Annapolis, and vice versa, literally wrapping the cuisine of his native Italian Campania region around Maryland classics, and garnishing them with whimsy: The crab medusa is a jumbo lump crab cake nestled in a tangle of angel-hair pasta and flash-fried into a crunchy cage. Southern Italy melts atop Southern Maryland in the fried green tomatoes topped with fresh mozzarella, but Luna Blu also offers the straight-up Caprese original with really ripe tomatoes. The entrée choices are surprising for this relatively small restaurant—with a risotto of the day, as well as pastas, sautéed chicken breast or veal. Seafood is plentiful: A grilled salmon with spinach entrée includes a generous dividend of scallops and lump crab scattered on top, all of it enveloped in a richly flavorful cream sauce. That same sauce binds spaghetti and prosciutto in the carbonara, a decadent dish that probably should be enjoyed in moderation—if you can exercise restraint. But pacing yourself will pay off when it's time for dessert, which is so good that it is worth coming to Luna Blu just for that. Go for the sophisticated zabaglione or strawberry semifreddo. Lunch offerings include a more modest pizza-and-sandwich menu. A bonus at this unpretentious place—children are welcome, and servers helpfully suggest a smaller $10 pasta portion for a child. It will provide enough for his dad's lunch the next day. 36 West St., Annapolis, 410-267-9950. Moderate.
10. OB's Prime
The "OB" in OB's Prime stands for O'Briens, the tavern downstairs whose music, depending on where you are sitting, tends to pulse up through the dining room chairs and compete with the piped in jazz standards. The "Prime" is for the elegant steakhouse this restaurant aspires to be. But there are a few faults it must overcome before it gets there: Filet mignons cut too thin and strangely sauced (our steak au poivre resonates more of nutmeg than of the pepper it's named for, and steak Diane is overwhelmed with mustard); waitresses who emerge from smoking breaks and forget to ask if you want coffee with dessert. But a decent night can be crafted if you order properly, and adjust expectations. Help yourself to the sourbread rolls, served warm. Clams casino and oysters Rockefeller are good choices, but the crab dip is better, creamy and delicious. The prime rib is generous and tasty, the mashed potatoes, addictive. The dense banana cake with chocolate chips won't win any prizes, but it won't get left on your plate, either. 111 Main St., 410-269-1210. Moderate.
11. O'Learys Seafood
Insofar as "Annapolis seafood restaurant" usually signifies crab dip, crab soup, and, well, crabs, O'Learys breaks the mold. In a wood-beamed dining room that manages to exude buzz and calm at the same time, fish gets treatment that is refined but never fussy. "Close your eyes and point," a waiter says when asked which appetizers are excellent, and so far he hasn't been proven wrong. It's hard to imagine doing better than two perfectly cooked, moist scallops bundled into phyllo and accented by pesto. There's nothing innovative about the three preparations in the tuna trio—one seared piece, one pile of tartare tossed with soy, and one generous slab of sashimi—but the fish, impeccably fresh, needs no fireworks. (The silver chopsticks on the side: a lovely touch.) For entrées, it's all about the extra touches. A crispy grouper is elevated by a beautifully spiced batter, but it's the accompanying succotash that sets O'Learys apart: The corn is gently charred, the onions caramelized, and the bacon generous. The crab cakes are good in a city where they must be; one bite through to the bottom reveals they have been delightfully crisped, and you wonder why everybody doesn't do that. Desserts deliver, too, especially a multi-layered coconut cake with transcendent frosting. Two thoughts linger after you're out the door: Why didn't we order two slices, and when can we make reservations again? 310 Third St., Eastport, 410-263-0884. Expensive.
12. Osteria 177
This luxurious Italian-Mediterranean restaurant is the latest to inhabit a prime location on Main and Conduit streets in the heart of Annapolis, a few blocks from the State House. Opened in November 2006, its décor is reminiscent of a regal old New York restaurant with high ceilings and ample booths. Chandeliers glitter, original paintings hang from the walls, and angular, high-backed white chairs give the place a contemporary look. While it's clear that owners Arturo Ottaviano (manager) and Maurizio Cotti (chef) put a lot of thought into this décor, it's even more apparent that tremendous effort goes into everything that comes out of the kitchen. From the cream of asparagus soup with a rich stock and a surprise of crab meat, to a salad of shaved parmesan and bresaola (cured beef) with arugula, to the tender lobster tail tossed with fettuccini, each dish is prepared with great skill and care. A duck breast in pear reduction and a veal chop stuffed with fontinella and prosciutto could not be more succulent. A buttery branzino, a Mediterranean sea bass, is cooked perfectly and expertly filleted at the table. Dinner includes fine Italian wines by the glass and continual refills of sparkling mineral water. A splendid meal with fine service ends with tiramisu, hiding delightful cherries in the bottom, and a lovely dark and white chocolate mousse.
177 Main St., 410-267-7700. Expensive.
13. Paul's Homewood Cafe
Paul's Homewood Café is one Annapolis restaurant where you don't go for the view. Unless, that is, you like to watch traffic whiz by on busy West Street and take in the gas station, transmission repair place, and bail bondsman's office across the street. But do come for the food. Paul's has been at this spot for 48 years, most of that time as a diner. After a recent renovation and expansion, however, Paul's is a white-tablecloth restaurant at dinnertime and offers exquisite food, much of it Greek. While the décor is sleek and new, the menu leans to traditional dishes, such as lamb shish kebab, crab cakes, fish specials, pastas, a huge list of Greek appetizers and, of course, Greek salad. All are very good, as is the service. The manageable wine list features the products of what it describes as small and independent vintners. The bottles in racks and on shelves contribute to the attractive surroundings. There is a lot of bustle—the kitchen opens onto one dining room, which also includes the bar—a high table turnover, and, consequently, a parade of food being hurried to diners. On a recent weeknight, Paul's is quite busy, and we can see why. We are told there are a lot of regulars. But diners do not seem rushed. It's a comfortable place to pause over a drink—Paul's now has a full liquor license—to savor your meal, and to enjoy your coffee after some wonderful desserts. 919 West St., 410-267-7891. Moderate.
14. Reynolds Tavern
The elegant dining rooms in one of the town's oldest buildings remind you why you're in the Colonial capital—to get a taste of its charms. It's all about capturing the grandeur of the past in an authentic setting. And what better way to savor the experience than with an English tea. There are several choices, including afternoon tea (an assortment of sweet and savory nibbles), champagne tea (a glass of bubbly and chocolate-covered strawberries with the afternoon tea), and high tea (choice of soup, salad, or quiche with tea). There's also a wide selection of tea choices, but the most fun to watch is the blooming tea, a tea pod that opens into a flower in a clear glass pot of steaming water as it brews. It's quite a presentation—and quite delicious. The treats with the tea are hit and miss—lemon squares, mushroom tarts, macaroons, and cucumber sandwiches are dainty and delicious; but the quiche Lorraine was too soggy and the scones too dry on one visit. The tavern also has lunch (such as turkey Reuben and Angus burger) and dinner (including rack of lamb and chicken Chesapeake) if you want to go a more traditional route. 7 Church Circle, 410-295-9555. Moderate.
15. Treaty of Paris Restaurant
The Treaty of Paris Restaurant at the Maryland Inn is surely a contender for the capital's most romantic dining room with its fireplaces, toile drapes, crisp white linens, and subtle lighting reminiscent of the days when America's forefathers supped there. On a weekend evening not in high tourist season, the Treaty of Paris was sadly underutilized. Nothing in our experience there warranted a lack of diners. In addition to beautiful surroundings, the Treaty of Paris offers friendly and attentive service, and a traditional menu excellently prepared and reasonably priced. The popovers that spill from the breadbasket are a stand out, crusty on the outside, warm and soft inside. Bread lovers would need go no further. But there is plenty more to please. The menu is filled with Maryland favorites—crab cakes, rockfish, salmon, shrimp, and several steaks. The two crab cakes are light and flavorful, broiled as ordered without being dry. The rockfish topped with lump crab in a light white sauce is a thoroughly satisfying combination. The only complaint is that the crab cakes and French onion soup are not warm enough. Because there is no rush, our meal is leisurely, capped by desserts made in house: crème brûlée and a green apple dumpling with ice cream. Both delicious. Tradition has its virtues, and Treaty of Paris seems to be mining the feel and flavor of another day for the benefit of the here and now. More people should partake. Maryland Inn, 16 Church Circle, 410-216-6340. Expensive.
16. Tsunami
Asian Fusion
The best part about this hip Annapolis restaurant, where young professionals hang out at the dimly lit bar, is how it lives up to its concept of Asian fusion cuisine—that "East meets West" marriage of unlikely ingredients, flavors, and cooking styles. In what otherwise is a slightly cramped, noisy restaurant, where the large light globes are turned down so low it's hard to read the menu, the food and service deserve their own spotlight. The servers—some sporting tasteful tattoos—are attentive and prompt with each course. A generous appetizer of popcorn-sized fried shrimp is transformed in an addictive Japanese tempura batter, while Asian dumpling wrappers are sculpted like queens on a chess board, stuffed with goat cheese and spinach. Appetizers come with an unannounced bonus of crisp salads of greens and curlicues of raw beets and carrots in lime dressing. A Maryland crab cake cross-dresses in a refreshing sauce of mango and citrus-wasabi aioli, while roasted monkfish (sadly overcooked) sits on a thin, Swedish-style pancake of sweet potatoes with apple-wood bacon and a coulis of passion fruit, lime, and yuzu. Generous desserts include bananas fried in thin, crispy lumpia wrappers (think egg roll), served with ice cream infused with a subtle ginger flavor. A delicious litchi sorbet disappears too fast as it melts into a fruity lime soup. You can't get more exotic than that, just two blocks from the Maryland State House. 51 West St., 410-990-9868. Expensive.


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Topic: The CIS vs The Flood
ok, The flood Have infested a planet, and the CIS are wanting to take the planet for its valubale ore deposits to Support the war effort. So they battle for control of the planet. Who would win?
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Dr. Patricia Boehm
Teaching Area(s): Music
Title: Chair of the Department of Music, Associate Professor of Music and Interim Chair of the Department of Theatre
Courses Taught: Music Education, Voice
I have one of those personality types that thrive in a structured and ordered environment. Good teachers need to be prepared and have their ducks in a row before entering the classroom. Teaching comes to me quite naturally, I think, because of this kind of reflective thinking.
I am proud of many things, but in particular is the completion of my doctorate. With my master's, I never felt like I was quite "finished." After I started the coursework for my doctorate, my husband would introduce me to people by saying, "This is my wife, and she is finishing her doctorate," so I knew I couldn't quit!
Performance Art
I believe strongly that teaching is a performance art. A good teacher must practice the lesson plan delivery to instill effective teaching mannerisms. Students in my classes learn quickly that, for me, the word "music" is a verb. I get them up in front of a class to teach as soon as I can.
Evolution of Students
I absolutely love being a part of the evolution of a student from matriculation to commencement to professional musician and teacher. It's both affirming and fulfilling to know that I have contributed to the growth of the music profession through my teaching.
Historical Connection
I particularly enjoy any time I spend in Chapman Hall. When you stand in the foyer and see the crest on the floor, there is sense of historical connection to all who have been at Mount Union. I also love walking around the Campus Lakes because I find peacefulness in the calm of the water!
Professional Musicians
I believe the Department of Music faculty members are among the best models for our music majors. We have a wonderfully talented group of professional musicians teaching—each one models an extremely high level of musicianship through their daily practicing and active performing.
Research Interests
I have three areas of interest in music research: the use of invented notation by young children, vocal pedagogy and practice and new teacher preparation.
B.M., Voice and Opera, Jacksonville University
M.M., Opera Production, Florida State University
Ph.D., Music Education, Kent State University
Students in my classes learn quickly that, for me, the word "music" is a verb. I get them up in front of a class to teach as soon as I can.
- If You Could Teach Another Class
- I would probably be a history teacher. My TV is often found set to The History Channel.
- Favorite Quote or Motto
- "The effects of good music are not just because it's new; on the contrary, music strikes us the more familiar we are with it." –Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
- Surprising Fact About Yourself
- My real claim to fame is that I taught two of the boys in the band Limp Bizkit. Sam Rivers and John Otto attended the school where I taught elementary music, and they were terrific little kids, too! I have the band photo in my office, and every now and then a surprised visiting parent or student asks if I am a fan!
- Favorite Movie
- I will always stop to watch The Princess Bride, Ladyhawke, or anything epic like Dr. Zhivago or Gone With the Wind.
- Favorite Book
- I like a little book called The Singer's Ego—Finding Balance between Life and Music by Lynn Eustis. The writings in this book give voice to the different psychological, emotional and very personal issues that affect singers and their singing.
- Hobbies and Interests
- I really love to travel, explore small town main streets, and wander in and out of little shops and family-owned businesses and restaurants.


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