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Author Notes: When a neighbor let me pick rhubarb, I found ALittleZaftig's recipe for One-pot Rhubarb Cordial, Sauce, & Compote (http://www.food52.com/recipes...). When I finished making it tonight, I really wanted a cool, refreshing drink in my hot kitchen on this early June night.. A little sweet, a little tart, a lovely pale pink -- this is the result, delightful! —susan g
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"The suite of benefits in Software Assurance is broad enough and flexible enough to appeal to companies of all sizes; however, because the needs of each organization are different, customers should evaluate the benefits available to them and craft an individual program that best suits their needs," said Julie Giera, vice president Forrester Research Inc. "Not all customers will use all features of SA."
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For the most part, these features have little additional cost for Microsoft, but they do help the buyer to better support the Microsoft products they purchase. From Microsoft's viewpoint, they help to build brand loyalty.
"It remains to be seen whether customers feel the enhancements are compelling enough to spend the time and resources to deploy them," said Giera. "It also remains to be seen whether Microsoft has done enough with Software Assurance to compel customers to renew the coverage in the next six months when many of these contracts expire."
Take the example of the eLearning courses. There is minimal cost involved in sending out an additional disk containing a new course. But, if the customer's employees use these courses, it cuts down support costs and it makes it less attractive for the company to start looking at Linux or StarOffice, since the employees are trained in the use of Windows and Microsoft Office. The same applies to training vouchers for the IT staff. If they are better trained, they will be more satisfied with the Microsoft products and less likely to look at changing platforms.
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Dennis Haas of Haas Eastwood Bakery makes stollen.
On the trail of German stollen, the traditional Christmas yeast bread filled with dried fruit, I took a detour and ended up in my kitchen.
Stollen is among the heritage holiday recipes you can make and bake, or, if time is limited, you can buy it. Fortunately for Toledo area residents, there are at least two bakeries keeping the tradition alive.
At Wixey Bakery, 2017 Glendale Ave., German-born baker Richard Wiedmann has an Americanized version of German stollen. At Haas Eastwood Bakery, at 2306 Starr Ave., owner Dennis Haas bakes authentic Dresden stollen.
For those who want to bake their own, a Stollen Kit is available by mail from King Arthur Flour in Norwich, Vt.
As for German stollen recipes, these are few and far between, especially in recent cookbooks. The lucky cooks are those who bake their annual stollen using recipes handed down through generations.
"Stollen is a real German thing," said Dennis Haas, who used to bake the American style but has opted for Dresden in the last two years. Dresden stollen has spices such as cardamom and cinnamon. "It's heavy with fruit, nuts, and very little yeast. It's lighter than fruit cake and tastes less strong." Andersons is also selling his Dresden fruitcakes.
"Baking stollen is an all-day process," said Mr. Haas. He makes two versions of Dresden stollen both of which are folded over and topped with a non-melting confectioners' sugar: the almond-filled is made with butter ($4.95) and the regular stollen ($4.50) made without butter, does not have a filling and is less rich.
At Wixey bakery owned by Dennis Wixey, Richard Wiedmann, who learned the baking trade in Germany, bakes an Americanized, lighter version ($6.50). "We don't use butter for diet reasons," said Mr. Wiedmann. "We use a margarine-butter blend. It's lighter. We used to fold it over, but it opened too much. We make it in a loaf now."
Wixey's signature "roll icing" is used. "In Germany, they never iced stollen," he said. "They used powdered sugar. Traditionally, after stollen gets out of the oven, melted butter is brushed on top. When the loaf is cold, it is coated with powdered sugar at least three times."
"Germans don't put diced fruit like we do," said Mr. Wiedmann, who thinks that the use of almond filling comes from northern Germany.
This all points to the idea that stollen is "tailoring it to what you like to eat," said Robyn Sargent, baking instructor at King Arthur Flour in a phone interview. "Region to region in Germany, the recipes were changed and adapted."
Not only can you select the candied fruits to put in the stollen dough, you can also avoid the strong flavor of the fruit, by not soaking the fruit in a liqueur.
King Arthur Flour's Stollen Kit is $14.95 and includes 1 bag of Stollen Mix with a envelope of Perfect Rise Yeast in the bottom; 1 container of diced candied fruit; 1 can of almond paste; and 1 package of Snow White Sugar, which is non-melting. The kit produces two stollens, but there is enough almond paste for a second stollen recipe or for a cookie recipe (which is enclosed in the kit). For information, call 800-827-6836.
The kit can be made in bread machines and by the traditional hand method, which I used. The fruit is supposed to be soaked for 12 hours in 1/3 cup rum or brandy, or 1/3 cup water with 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (my choice). If you don't have time for that, 30 minutes will do.
"Soak the fruit to swell and soften it - this imbues flavor. You can also use citrus juice," said Ms. Sargent. The fruit must then be drained well.
As for the almond filling in the center of the stollen, "you're supposed to find a surprise in the middle," she said. "That's a rustic aspect."
While stollen is often associated with people of German heritage, in some parts of America it is a tradition. "Stollen is sold in nearly every bakery in New England," said Pamela Simmons, who does recipe development for Odense Almond Paste in Connecticut.
She and her husband make stollen every year with a recipe that makes 16 loaves. "I give stollen as presents," said Mrs. Simmons. "It's not Christmas without stollen for breakfast. We make it in a flat oval, which is said to be shaped like a creche. Some people made three cuts in the top of the bread for the Trinity – the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit."
Other traditions are that the shape and folds of the dough are said to represent the blanket of the baby Jesus, according to The Joy of Cooking.
Mrs. Simmons' recipe is an all-day project beginning with 12 cups of flour to make the sponge first. A sponge is a light bread-dough mixture made by combining the yeast with some of the flour and liquid. It is covered and set aside until it bubbles and becomes foamy depending on the combination of ingredients. During this time the sponge develops a tangy flavor. Mrs. Simmons also marinates her fruit overnight in brandy and grated lemon zest. This year the couple have given great thought to the dried fruits they will put in their stollen: They selected dried apricots, dried sweetened cranberries, raisins, and dates.
The King Arthur Flour Stollen Kit takes approximately three hours to make. Making stollen from scratch can take as long as 17 hours using the recipe in Artisan Baking Across America by Maggie Glezer or as short as three hours with the recipe the Blade developed. The latter is very nearly the time needed when using a bread machine.
To shorten the process, bakers at home can make the dough one day; portion it and refrigerate; and then take it out of the refrigerator to proof, said Mr. Haas. "The `older' the dough is the better (for depth of wheat flavor). You can let it age in the refrigerator."
One of the advantages of stollen when baked is that if wrapped tightly, it can stay fresh for two to three weeks. The fruit and nuts help keep it moist longer than other yeast breads.
Stollen is also a good item for mailing because of the density. But be assured, it is heavy.
Wherever you find yourself this holiday take time to bake or buy this Christmas tradition. In this season where every minute counts, you'll be giving yourself a stollen moment.


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Bank customers face further chaos as NatWest extended its trading hours once again to cope with the fallout from a computer failure almost a week ago.
Around 1,200 branches opened for the first time on a Sunday as staff battled to deal with a backlog of payments following Tuesday's IT glitch.
The debacle has rolled into a seventh day after parent company RBS said it was still experiencing technical issues and admitted some online services were unavailable.
The fiasco - also affecting RBS and Ulster Bank - continues to spark anger with customers apparently unable to access internet banking.
During the past week, clients have seen payments to go awry, holiday and home purchases interrupted and wages have appeared to go missing.
NatWest has more than 7.5 million personal banking customers but it remains unclear how many have been affected.
More than 1,000 NatWest branches are opening their doors from 8am to 7pm as staff seek to resolve the problems.
Susan Allen, director of customer services at RBS Group, insisted that progress was being made and expressed cautious optimism that RBS and NatWest customer account balances would be largely "back to normal" at the start of the working week.
"The knock-on effects of this technical failure mean there will be bumps in the road," she said. "We will do everything we can to minimise further disruption to our customers."
Stephen Hester, chief executive of NatWest owner RBS, has issued a public apology for the chaos and conceded the bank had let down its customers. His attempt to reassure clients followed mounting fears that thousands of people could be hit with penalty charges if their regular payments - including mortgages - were affected.


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It's hard to believe that HBO's "Game of Thrones" has only been on the air for two seasons; it feels as though we've been living with the show for much longer.
Of course, the creator of the "Game of Thrones" book series, George R.R. Martin, has been conjuring the world of Westeros for more than two decades. The first book in the series came out 16 years ago, so the long-standing attachment many people have to that world isn't too odd. But there's no denying that the HBO show, which debuted in 2011, brought Martin's saga to a much wider audience.
Why is that saga so resonant, on screen or on the page? What is it about the novels and the TV show that make those Medieval-esque fantasy worlds so compelling to people who live in societies that appear to be very different? What techniques and strategies does Martin use to bring us very deeply into the worlds of his characters, who have inspired fierce loyalty and a million message board debates?
On September 1, Martin was asked dozens of questions like these at a 70-minute panel discussion at Chicon7, the World Science Fiction Convention, which was held in Chicago this year. At the panel consisting of myself, Martin and Peter Sagal (host of NPR's "Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me"), Martin discussed the themes of his "A Song of Ice and Fire" book saga, the challenges of making the TV show and the nitty-gritty of his approach to fiction writing.
I recorded the entire session as a Talking TV podcast, which you can find here and on iTunes, and there's a bullet-point list of highlights below for those who don't want to listen to the entire session. The discussion is not spoilery per se, but it assumes you've seen the first two seasons of the TV show. (By the way, thanks to fans who submitted questions prior to the panel; it wasn't possible to get to all of them, but the queries were very helpful during the preparation process.)
What's exciting to me about this session is that in this conversation, Martin talks at length about craft. He's been in the business of telling stories for many decades -- as a television writer and as a writer of fiction -- and he has a great deal to say about what works and what doesn't in different mediums. How is information conveyed to the audience (or the reader)? How do you keep sophisticated audiences on their toes? How do you create worlds in which most characters have to choose between the best of many bad options? How do you examine power from the perspective of outsiders, rejects and those who are constrained by conventional wisdom? Martin shared the insights of someone who has been contemplating these questions -- practically and philosophically -- for a very long time.
About midway through the podcast, there's a interesting discussion of his use of "close third person" narration and why that's effective in the creation of memorable characters. It's also interesting to note that he doesn't write the chapters in the order in which they appear in the books, and that he may write four or five Tyrion chapters before stopping and switching to another character. (Another fun fact that emerged -- and I'm sure hardcore "ASoIaF" fans already knew this -- Martin originally signed a contract for a book trilogy. I'm betting his publishers aren't sad he's now working on the sixth book in that "trilogy.")
Eventually, Martin zeroes in on his least favorite thing in any story: Predictability. But he admits that it's "very hard" to shake up the audience, which has grown more sophisticated with every passing decade. When he was writing for the revived "Twilight Zone" in the '80s, for example, network executives wanted the producers to end episodes with a twist of some kind, as the original Rod Serling series had often done. But the audience "could see all these twist endings coming a mile away," Martin said.
He also spoke about his fascination with power and with hierarchies that appear stable but are actually anything but. He mentioned reading a history of Jerusalem in which a mad ruler began killing dozens of courtiers and ordering the hands chopped off the women of the court.
"Why doesn't the captain of the guard say to the sergeant, 'This guy is [expletive] nuts?'" Martin said. "'We have swords! Why don't we kill him instead?'"
But loyalties -- clan loyalties, family loyalties, strategic alliances -- are powerful influences in the lives of Martin's characters, and their personal desires and their traditional duties or roles are often in conflict. And those kinds of unresolvable dilemmas are at the heart of what makes his stories resonate with those of us who didn't begin fighting with swords as children.
Paraphrasing Faulkner, Martin said "the only thing worth writing about is the human heart in conflict with itself." And that's a scenario that is very familiar to anyone who's ever visited Westeros, either as a reader or a viewer of the HBO drama.
Here's a bullet list of some of the topics we covered during the panel, and I've thrown in time stamps that approximate where you can find these topics in the podcast:
- We began by talking about Mance Rayder's age, which has been the subject of fan speculation. Martin said he sees the character, who will be introduced to TV viewers in Season 3, as a contemporary of Quorin Halfhand and "not a young man." And as a fan of "Rome," in which Ciaran Hinds appeared as Julius Caesar, Martin said he's very happy about the casting of Hinds as the King Beyond the Wall. He also talked about the casting of Diana Rigg as the Queen of Thorns in Season 3.
- 8 minutes (all times are approximate): Martin said that he's already turned in his script for Episode 7 of Season 3, which is titled "Autumn Storms." There's also discussion of the Season 2 episode "The Battle of the Blackwater," which Martin wrote, and a more general discussion of the "GoT" script-writing process.
- 13 minutes: Martin discussed why we haven't seen much prophecy in the TV show (as was the case in the House of the Undying scenes in the Season 2 finale). There's a wariness to showing a lot of prophecy in case some characters or story threads have to be trimmed later, Martin said. "It would be sort of stupid to have a whole prophecy of something that never pays off down the road because we have to cut that thread for budgetary reasons." Having said that, he said he thinks the show will, at some point, have to deal with events concerning Rhaegar, Lyanna and Aerys Targaryen, the Mad King. (Trivia for you: Scenes of the Mad King were filmed for Season 1, but never used.).
- 18 minutes: Martin didn't know all the facts about Robert Baratheon's Rebellion when he began writing the books; generally speaking, he's filling in the details "forwards and backwards" as he goes. And in his mind, Robert's Rebellion is comparable to Vietnam -- different characters have very different ideas about what that war was for, what it meant and what its legacy is. That's one reason he started his books 16 years after the rebellion: It gave him a chance to explore all those different perspectives and aftereffects.
- 22 minutes: Does he enjoy messing with people? "The general impulse is there," Martin said with a laugh. But it's part of that desire to keep people from thinking they know what's coming next. At around this point, Martin discusses his use of third person in his novels and the different ways that on-screen stories and on-the-page stories convey information.
- 30 minutes: Martin talked about his fascination with power, and how "our societies are built on these structures of sand."
- 38 minutes: Peter pitches a tie-in book that HBO should look into -- "Robb Not Joffrey: Parenting the Game of Thrones Way." After the laughter died down, Martin talked about how issues with his own father may have influenced "ASoIaF" and how many disputes throughout history started out as, at least on one level, family squabbles.
- 42 minutes: "The question of people making choices appeals to me," Martin said, going on to cite the choice that Jaime made regarding Bran in "A Game of Thrones." Martin noted that what Bran saw would put Jaime's own children in mortal danger, and he talked about how "abstract morality" isn't always so easy to follow in reality.
- 46 minutes: We switch over to audience questions, and the first one is about Martin's frequent use of the number seven. It was just part of Martin's attempt to create a memorable set or grouping, a la Christianity's Trinity. Still, "There are some times… when I wonder, 'Did it have to be seven kingdoms?" Martin admitted.
- 47 minutes: Martin talks about using magic sparingly in his tales. "A little magic goes a long way," he said, noting that there's not a ton of "on-stage magic" in "The Lord of the Rings." And he said he much prefers alluding to magic that is "strange and unknowable" rather than constructing a "system" of magic, which he called "fake science." "Magic is cooler to my mind when it's dangerous," Martin said.
- 56 minutes: He talked about the difference between the book versions of Osha and Shae versus the TV versions, and noted that he "initially didn't like" the television version of Shae, though he came to like the TV version of the character later in Season 2.
- 57 minutes: He talked about how he suggested that the name of the character Robb married in Season 2 be changed to Talisa, given that this was an entirely new character that book readers would not be familiar with (in the novels, Robb's love interest has a different name and history).
- 62 minutes: He talks about the ages of the characters in the books versus on the TV show, and in particular discusses the casting of Margaery Tyrell.
- 65 minutes: Just how long are those winters in Westeros? "It's fantasy!" Martin replied. Translation: They're as long as Martin says they are.
- And at the end of the podcast, he discussed which characters are easiest to write. "Tyrion," he said immediately, and he mentioned Arya too.
- The entire panel is below.


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Mark Russinovich: On Working at Microsoft, Windows Server 2008 Kernel, MinWin vs ServerCore, HyperV,Since everyone's still harping about MinWin, here's an interesting question: Do we ever get a native text mode "server core"? As in no graphics mode, no window manager, no nothing, just that to keep the server core stuff running.
Peter Biddle - Bitlocker, Security in Windows VistaShark_M wrote:With one time pads even if you have all the resources in the world you cannot break it. Because its statistically not possible and mathematically not possible.
The thing with OTPs is, to be actually as secure as advertised:
- They need to be as long as the data to be encrypted.
- They need to be used once only (hence one-time).
So you're looking at storing a virtually infinite encryption key.
Lee Bandy on IPv6Kerberos Mansour wrote:Am I the only one here who feels intimidated by the security implications of this thing?
I'm not so concerned with firewalling as much as I am with the trojians and backdoors that can exploit this tech...
Anyways time will tell!
Trojans and backdoors can be made work even behind a NAT. They usually run a mini IRC client that logs them onto an IRC network to be controlled. If not that, it'll use a different way to be made available. Hell, there were even trojans with their own TCP/IP stack to circumvent some firewalls. NATs give a false sense of security.An rather simple avantage of IPv6 is that the host part of the address is 64bit large. And because the host address is either the MAC or a random number, this makes simple scanning for vulnerable hosts virtually impossible.
An exploiting virus a la Blaster could still try to reach other machines by using neighbor discovery, which would however just limit it to your local prefix, and maybe the destination cache, which will allow it to identify external hosts, but still not give it the means of mass infection. The destination cache would be in most cases however mainly hardened and/or invulnerable internet servers and a couple of addresses of active IM sessions. All in all, it would slow down such viruses a lot.
Generally, I think we'd be better off with an IPv6 network. Also, it'd speed up routing because the tables would be way smaller. IPsec in it isn't a cheap hack either.
Iain McDonald and Andrew Mason show off the new Windows Server OSYeah well, it still boots the GUI, so it's not really command line, which would be text mode.
How about a SAN for your music collection?About time that Windows is going to support being an iSCSI target.
VirtualizationAndyC wrote:Imagine you're running Exchange and a web server on the same machine. If a patch comes out for Exchange that requires a reboot, you have to take down the web server unnecessarily.
With virtual servers, you can keep separate applications in separate VMs, thus improving availability. Plus you know with absolute certainty that the Exchange patch won't break the web server since they are running on separate (albeit virtual) machines.
Virtualization is very, very cool indeed!
This could be achieved with proper layering and adding the ability to reboot a layer and all other layers above it. I'd guess.
For instance, it's still baffling me why Windows still can't perform a "hot" reboot by shutting down everything above the kernel, have the kernel cleanout everything and restart all drivers. Instead of going through the BIOS boot and all that.
Jenny Lam - Designing Experiences at Microsoft
Will there be options to customize the colors inside the Explorer? Means that teal-blue mess. It took already considerable whining in the beta newsgroups to get customizable glass frames, but the Explorer insides aren't really appealing, however is there no way to change that except hacking the binaries.
Before Luna, people could change the colors of all applications centrally, but anything beyond the classic mode gets overridden by the static theme colors. That's not cool at all. People want to customize their operating system, and that without jumping through hoops as soon you're done setting the wallpaper.
Steve Ball - Learning about Audio in Windows VistaHmmm. I'm running the PDC build, it probably either went into the demo builds for the PDC itself, or it's yet another problem with the Creative drivers. Somehow I'm suspecting latter.
Steve Ball - Learning about Audio in Windows VistaSince the audio guys are monitoring the thread right now, I was wondering if KS runs in usermode, too, now. Just asking because I'm trying to figure out why DSound based playback glitches like hell under stress while KS based playback does just fine.
Steve Ball - Learning about Audio in Windows Vistastaceyw wrote:Very cool. But kinda glanced over the API stuff. I see a need to raise the bar for audio for the .Net developer. Say I want to create a ~simple DJ app that has at least two mp3/wma streams. So I need to be able to manage and mix the two streams, have cue points, some kinda event callbacks to update the audio graph with fine detail. Simple way to enum and select ouput devices and input devices, etc. So simple Load() and Play() on a Media player control does not really cut it anymore. Is the API going to be "at least" this rich for us for .Net? Thanks much.
Wouldn't you want to use Managed DSound in this case, anyway?
--edit: Not to rain on anyone's parade, but why was that WAVE stuff required for audio? I've yet to see an audio application glitch, outside scenarios like a hardware driver or failure temporarily locking up my system. If an audio application was shitty playback code, no system side code will fix it.
Chris Jones - Beta 1 of Windows Vista revealedHey, Chris Jones, why's the bits not on MS Connect?
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How many exciting getaways have you already booked for 2017? Don't just focus on your itinerary or what you should pack. Now's the time to start preparing your humble abode for extended periods of vacancy! Read on for a list of essential home maintenance tasks you must perform before saying "Adios" to your hometown and hitting the beaches of Mexico.
General Tips
- Have a plan for mail while you're away
Ask a friend or family member to collect your mail at least two weeks before you leave. If they agree, it's also a good idea to leave them with a spare key so that they can get in your house in case of emergency.
If no one is able to collect your mail, you'll need to contact the post office and ask them to halt your mail delivery (if you get newspapers delivered, notify them too).
If you're in the U.S., visit the United States Postal Service website for a convenient form you can fill out from the comfort of your own home. Note that the USPS can only hold your mail for up to 30 days. If you plan to be gone any longer than this, you'll need to work out alternative options with the post office.
- Set up a randomly timed light
Burglars typically case homes that are noticeably vacant, and the easiest way to tell is if there are the house is always dark (also if mail is piling up, see tip #1). Get a timer you can set to turn lights on at random times.
Some timers even let you program radios to turn on at intervals to give the illusion of activity in the house. Think of these devices as cheap insurance for your home.
- Take care of the toilet
Mold and mildew quickly grow in stagnant toilets. Avoid this by dumping ¼-½ cup of bleach in your toilet bowl before you go to kill off any organisms living in there. However, be careful not to put bleach in the tank, as the chemical can cause rubber fittings to disintegrate. Leave the seat up to further limit mold and mildew growth.
Some people swear by putting anti-freeze in their toilet bowl if they're taking an extended vacation during the winter months to prevent burst pipes. However, if you do go this route, do not mix the anti-freeze with bleach – only use one or the other.
- Program your thermostat for maximum savings
Set you're A/C to 85° during summer getaways, and set your furnace as low as 55° during the winter. This will keep your home safe from humidity, mold, mildew, and frozen pipes while allowing you to save big bucks on your energy bills.
- Turn off the water
Did you know that the average homeowner spends between $1000 and $3,500 on water damage repairs?
Prevent costly repairs while you're away by turning off all water sources before you leave. This includes the main valve (which should be located near your water meter), water supply valve, and exterior valve.
After turning off your water, run your faucets for a little bit to drain the pipes of any remaining water in the lines.
Also, check your sump pump if you have one. Make sure it's plugged into a reliable power source and working properly to prevent sewage backup.
If your area has heavy rainfall forecasted while you're away, have a friend or relative periodically check on your sump pump to make sure it can keep up with the excess water.
- Unclutter your gutters
Speaking of water damage, don't forget to do some gutter maintenance before you leave. Gutters that don't properly divert water away from your foundation are a leading source of basement flooding in homes.
Gutters require cleaning a few times a year in order to get rid of debris clogging up the system. But don't put yourself at risk of serious ladder injuries right before your big trip – schedule a professional to come out and clean them for you.
Consider getting an entirely closed gutter protection system like Leaf Filter to prevent unexpected clogs while you're away.
- Arrange for a lawnmower and/or landscaper
A lesser known way that burglars can tell a house is vacant is if the lawn is overgrown. Hire someone to come over to mow your lawn and tend to your gardens to make it look like there is activity at your house.
- See if you can "house swap" while you're away
Services like Home Exchange connect travelers to each other in order to arrange a "house swap," in which travelers essentially trade houses for the duration of their vacation. This can be a cheap, or even cost-free, alternative to staying in hotels. As an added benefit, you'll really get to live like a local in your destination and experience the culture.
If you rent, this option may not be viable due to lease agreements. Talk with your landlord to see if you're able to "apartment swap" with another traveler. Or, ask if you can sublet so that you have some extra cash to work with when traveling.
Don't get so wrapped up in other pre-travel planning that you forget about your biggest asset – your home. These tips will help save you the headache of coming back home to deal with an emergency situation like a flooded basement or home intrusion.
Have you ever had to cut a vacation short because of a home disaster? Tell us about it in the comments and share any additional tips for prepping your home before you go!
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Rachel is an avid writer from the Cleveland, Ohio area. When she's not writing, she loves to read mystery novels and spend quality time with her loved ones (sometimes this involves curling up on the couch and binge watching a show on Netflix). She's traveled to several places in the U.S. and Canada, and looks forward to extended vacations in the future. Her dream destination is Italy, where she'll make a bee line for the first gelateria she sees.


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Fantasy Football Rankings: Top 20 Running Backs in Half PPR FormatAugust 24, 2010
Here are my top 20 RBs for PPR format. For all PPR Fantasy Football advice, visit www.halfppr.com.
1) Chris Johnson
I'd have ranked him No. 1 even if he hadn't won me the league last year. Johnson's the most dynamic offensive player in the NFL. He's going to get all the touches again for the Titans, and I have no concerns about his durability (the only question mark I've heard surrounding CJ).
Johnson got stronger as the season went on last year, and while I don't expect another 2,000-yard season, it's certainly in the ballpark. Toss in 60-reception potential, and Chris Johnson is the clear-cut No. 1 in any format.
2) Adrian Peterson
I struggled with this one... Obviously we've all seen what AP's capable of when he's healthy and holding on to the football. Brett Favre's return actually devalues Peterson in my mind, because the Vikings have so many weapons to involve on offense, and they'll undoubtedly throw more with Favre than they would have with Tarvaris Jackson.
Nevertheless, he's just too good to pass up at No. 2. While he could again be a disappointment, he could also reel off a 2,000-yard season. In the end, I think the recent surplus of AP naysayers will motivate him all the more.
I don't think he's a clear-cut No. 2, but if given the second pick, I couldn't bring myself to pass on AP. We've all seen him at the top of his game, and it's a beautiful thing. That kind of potential alone merits a No. 2 ranking for AP.
3) Ray Rice
Rice was a monster last season, and I'd honestly be tempted to draft him at No. 2. With over 1,300 rushing yards and 700 receiving yards, he's a PPR manager's dream.
I expect an even bigger year out of Rice in 2010 for a couple reasons. One, the Ravens bolstered their offense with the addition of Anquan Boldin. Opposing defenses will no longer have the virtue of keying on the Ravens' run game. A balanced offensive attack will allow Rice to produce in the run and pass game.
What's more, Rice heads into 2010 as the undisputed RB1. His '09 numbers were hampered by the Ravens' insistence on giving Willis McGahee significant carries early on. With a better offense, a more seasoned line, and title of "lead back," Rice could explode in 2010.
4) Maurice Jones-Drew
Take this advice with a grain of salt, as MJD is my RB1 in RnD's and my fantasy league. As I see it, MJD is the worst of the best in this year's RB class. He just doesn't have the potential that RBs 1-3 do. I expect consistent, healthy production from MJD, but I see no reason to assume improvement.
The Jaguars haven't really improved their offense from last year, and David Garrard has certainly seen his best years. Mike Sims-Walker was a nice surprise last year, but opposing defenses can get away with making MJD their priority.
Still, he's only 25 and should have the legs for 300-plus carries—carries the Jags will certainly give him. MJD doesn't have the ceiling of RBs 1-3 but is clearly the best back remaining at No. 4.
5) Frank Gore
The issue with Gore has always been his health. He's put big numbers when he's been healthy, but he hasn't proven he can be a workhouse for an entire season. Mike Singletary's a smashmouth kind of coach, so Gore will unquestionably get tons of touches if he's on the field. Count on him for 10 to 12 solid weeks, but don't expect a healthy 16-game season.
6) Michael Turner
Turner missed the majority of 2009 with an ankle injury, so I'm naturally skeptical of Turner reverting to 2008 form. He might begin the season with a lighter than normal workload, but if he stays healthy, the Falcons will again make him their horse. I'm not terribly confident in Turner, but he has top-five potential at RB.
7) Shonn Greene
I wasn't a huge Shonn Greene fan when he was in college, and I didn't think he'd be a great pro. But the Jets' offensive line is the best in the business. Any halfway decent back would put up nice numbers with the Jets, and Greene should do just that. 1,100 yards and 10 TDs are foreseeable for Greene.
8) Jamaal Charles
Only one thing scares me about Jamaal Charles: Todd Haley. Haley loves to employ the "move your best player down a slot on the depth chart" motivational tactic, and that's scary for any Charles fantasy owner. It's basically a guarantee that Haley will give Thomas Jones more touches than he deserves, if for nothing else than to stay committed to the trendy "two-RB scheme."
Still, those concerns are minor when considering what Charles accomplished at the end of the 2009 season. Right now I see him as an RB2 in an 8-10 team league, but he certainly has RB1 potential.
9) Pierre Thomas
I'm really high on Pierre Thomas this year. He averaged a whopping 5.4 YPC last year but was forced to share carries with Mike Bell. Bell signed with the Eagles this offseason, leaving Thomas as the lead back for the defending champ Saints. Reggie Bush will slightly impede Pierre's workload, but the Saints prefer to limit his carries and utilize him in the passing game.
Pierre should be the man around the goal line, an exciting prospect for his fantasy owners. New Orleans has a high-powered attack, so Thomas should have ample scoring opportunities. I fully expect a breakout season from the former Illinois back.
10) Ryan Mathews
Admittedly, I haven't seen much of Ryan Mathews in action. The Chargers obviously think highly of him, and he put up monster numbers at Fresno State—albeit against the not so mighty defenses of the WAC. He looked good against the Cowboys in the last preseason game and will likely pile up some nice yardage in 2010. The Chargers are also keen on his pass-catching ability, so expect some nice receiver numbers for the rookie back.
11) Steven Jackson
I just won't rank Steven Jackson as a first-rounder anymore. I refuse to do it. It seems like every year fantasy analysts argue that Jackson's talent is too much to pass up. Don't buy into that. Jackson is an amazing RB, but the Rams are actually so bad that it doesn't matter.
He's only rushed for 16 TDs over the last three years, and I'm skeptical of his surgically repaired back. All horses eventually turn to nags, and Steven Jackson is in the "nag" stage of his career.
12) Rashard Mendenhall
Mendenhall's in a seemingly good situation in Pittsburgh. For all the talk about Pittsburgh transitioning to a passing-oriented offense, Mike Tomlin still loves to pound the ground game. Their defense should be back to form with Troy Polamalu healthy, and not being forced to play from behind should help Mendenhall.
The problem? I don't think he's that good. I want to like him, I want him to be good, but every time I watch him play I'm unimpressed. He's not possessed with blazing speed, and for a back that supposedly loves contact, he's not particularly elusive. I see 1,000 yards but nothing great for Mendenhall.
13) DeAngelo Williams
The Panthers have a stellar ground game, but Jonathan Stewart's a beast when he's healthy, and either one could emerge as the feature back in Carolina. I give DeAngelo the edge because he's the Week One starter, but as the season goes on his touches are likely to diminish.
14) Ryan Grant
While incredibly unexciting, Ryan Grant is a decent RB2. He benefits from a high-scoring offense and is surprisingly consistent (back-to-back 1,200-yard seasons). He's far from a sexy pick, but he's more productive than you might think.
15) LeSean McCoy
McCoy disappointed last year when thrust into the starting role, but he should benefit with a year of experience under his belt. That said, the fact that McCoy never eclipsed the 100-yard marker in 2009 scares me. Bottom line? He's the clear-cut starter on what I think will be a good offense, making him a viable RB2.
16) Jonathan Stewart
I'm worried about his heel. He suffered from the same injury while at the U of O, and his foot never seems to be 100 percent. He played in every game last year, but his constant "Questionable" status on the injury report is a peeve for any fantasy manager.
However, Stewart's got top talent and puts up big numbers when healthy (5.1 YPC). Stewart's situation is such where the risk could be worth the reward. If this bruising back stays on the field, he will do wonders for fantasy owners.
17) Cedric Benson
I've never been a big "Ced-Ben" fan. Like Ryan Grant, he's uninspiring to watch. Unlike Ryan Grant, Benson doesn't find the end zone (only six rushing TDs in '09). The Bengals absolutely ran him into the ground last year, and I expect his YPC (4.6 in '09) to sink closer to the 3.5 range (roughly his totals in '07 and '08). He was a pleasant surprise last year, but his potential is maxed.
18) Ronnie Brown
Known for spurning fantasy owners with injuries, Brown is once again heading the Dolphins backfield. He could end up being a nice RB3 option and spot starter if healthy, but don't gamble on your health and take him as your second back. I know firsthand—he's not worth the risk.
19) Beanie Wells
Beanie's the victim of one of the most aggravating timeshares in the NFL. Tim Hightower is once again the starter in Arizona, severely limiting Beanie Wells' fantasy value. Wells has always looked to be the better of the two RBs, but Ken Whisenhunt, for whatever reason, has a lot of faith in Hightower.
I'd like to write off the timeshare and assume Wells will take over as lead back, but Hightower just wont go away. Another nice RB3 option, but I'd be reluctant having him as my RB2.
20) Jahvid Best
Jahvid dazzled in his college years as a Cal Bear and has the makings of a solid NFL RB. The knocks? He's a rookie, and the Lions don't put their RBs in positions to score. I like his potential, but it's unrealistic to expect major production from a Lions rookie RB.
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1. Re: NUC5PGYH won't reboot after Windows 10 UpdateAug 16, 2016 8:49 AM (in response to jpalic)
Hi Jpalic,
What's your BIOS version?
Are the Intel® NUCs set to run as Fast boot or Security boot?
2. Re: NUC5PGYH won't reboot after Windows 10 Updatejpalic Aug 16, 2016 9:08 AM (in response to Intel Corporation)
Secure Boot is not enabled in the BIOS. And Fast Boot is disabled in Windows 10.
Most of the fleet is running on BIOS version GYBSWCEL.86A.0043.2015.0904.1904
The hard part about this is that I haven't figured out how to reproduce the problem even though every Patch Tuesday that requires a double reboot of the systems results in approximately a seemingly random half of them failing to completely shutdown after the 2nd reboot thus requiring manual intervention to complete the update cycle.
3. Re: NUC5PGYH won't reboot after Windows 10 UpdateAug 17, 2016 5:50 PM (in response to jpalic)
Hi Jpalic,
It is important to mention that your system has to be updated before Windows® anniversary update, I noticed that the BIOS version you are using is 0043 – 9/4/15. Please try to update the BIOS in this order:
BIOS Update Instructions for Intel® NUC:
0044: https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/25431/
0048: https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/25674/
0053: https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/25922/
0054: https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/25991/
After that please install the latest Chipset driver version: https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/26128/
Hope this helps,
Please let me know the outcome.
4. Re: NUC5PGYH won't reboot after Windows 10 Updatejpalic Aug 18, 2016 7:22 AM (in response to Intel Corporation)
Thank you for the suggestion. I would point out that we currently have approximately 600 NUC's deployed and are may eventually have approximately 1,800 deployed. The NUCs that we recently ordered and received are arriving with BIOS 43. Quite honestly, I don't see us performing five sequential BIOS upgrades on all of these NUCs. I'd probably just shut down Windows Updates to avoid the reboot issue because I don't have the manpower to touch each and every NUC by hand.
We have been collecting data on whether or not the systems reboot successfully since about July 11tth. There have been two Windows Update Patch Tuesday events since we have started data collection - July and August. That gives us four sets of results (for systems that reported in both July and August) based on the reboot after Patch Tuesday:
12 systems successfully rebooted in both July and August
17 systems were successful in July but failed in August
7 systems failed in July but were successful in August
23 systems failed both in July and August.
There is no consistency in results since we have systems that worked once then failed and systems that failed once then worked the next time. These are all configured identically because we an image-based setup process. As far as the hardware goes, all the systems were acquired in April and May of 2016. I'm finding that the configuration are the same for any that I have looked at.
Below is a section of a spreadsheet that we put together for tracking. I added the BIOS, Chipset and version info on two systems by hand since we don't currently have an automated way of collecting this. But, what is interesting is that CTCHAI was successful in both July and August while DEWIGS1 failed in both July and August yet both seem to have the same BIOS, Chipset and driver configuration.
Name Serial Jul WU Aug WU BIOS Chipset ReadyMode Bluetooth Graphics ProSet Wireless Security Assist ITE Infrared Trusted Execution Realtek Ethernet Realtek Audio CAORAI G6GY5470005E Success Failed CTCHAI G6GY547002QL Success Success GYBSWCEL.86A.0043.2015.0904.1904 10.1.1.9 22.214.171.1244 17.1.1525.1443 184.108.40.20631 18.11.0 126.96.36.1993 1.01.0000 188.8.131.527 10.2.703.2015 188.8.131.5271 CTRHAS2 G6GY547002ZX Failed Success DEWIGS1 G6GY547002NK Failed Failed GYBSWCEL.86A.0043.2015.0904.1904 10.1.1.9 22.214.171.1244 17.1.1525.1443 188.8.131.5231 18.11.0 18.104.22.1683 1.01.0000 188.8.131.527 10.2.703.2015 220.127.116.1171
My plan is to put the latest BIOS and drivers on the systems that I have direct access to before the next Patch Tuesday update and see what happens.
5. Re: NUC5PGYH won't reboot after Windows 10 UpdateAug 22, 2016 11:43 AM (in response to jpalic)
Hi Jpalic,
Thanks for this information, I'll be waiting for any update on this matter, let me know if there is something else I could do for you.
6. Re: NUC5PGYH won't reboot after Windows 10 Updatelw1948 Aug 22, 2016 1:30 PM (in response to jpalic)
Hi jpalic
Are you using wireless keyboard? I've founded in one of my computers that Logitech unified receiver is causing Windows stuck (with swinging dot circle) in endless loop after boot. It happened during update to version 1607. I've switched the PC to OFF, removed this receiver and switched the PC ON again. The was update finished successfully. After the PC was updated, the Logitech receiver is not disturbing the boot process.
7. Re: NUC5PGYH won't reboot after Windows 10 Updatejpalic Aug 22, 2016 2:01 PM (in response to lw1948)
No wireless peripherals are in use with these systems - all keyboards and mice are USB.
8. Re: NUC5PGYH won't reboot after Windows 10 UpdateSep 23, 2016 11:11 AM (in response to jpalic)
Hi Jpalic,
Thought I would just check in and find out if you were able to resolve this problem.
9. Re: NUC5PGYH won't reboot after Windows 10 Updatejpalic Sep 23, 2016 11:24 AM (in response to Intel Corporation)
We have not been able to resolve the issue. Updating the BIOS and chipset drivers didn't resolve the problem. Nearly every NUC that we have deployed has had the issue of getting stuck on shutdown but it doesn't happen every shutdown. Whatever the root cause might be, it's seems to be related to some unknown variable - I'm wondering now if perhaps power management may play a role in the situation.
I had a theory that perhaps the length of time that the system had been running might play a role and I started to collect data on that topic. An analysis of data collected so far seems to not support that theory though.
The other complicating factor is that we're moving through the update to Windows 10 Anniversary Edition (Build 1607) This is a significant update and involves several reboots any of which may cause the computer to refuse to shutdown.
10. Re: NUC5PGYH won't reboot after Windows 10 UpdateSep 26, 2016 7:44 AM (in response to jpalic)
Hi Jpalic,
Let's do this test with one of the Intel® NUCs, Please try a clean installation of Windows®10, there could be a loss of information on windows. Testing this and updating the Intel® NUCs drivers please let me know it goes.
Here is the order of the drivers update:
Intel® Chipset Device Software for Intel® NUC:
Intel® HD Graphics Driver for Windows® 10 for Intel® NUC Kits NUC5[x]PY/NUC5PGY:
11. Re: NUC5PGYH won't reboot after Windows 10 UpdateSep 28, 2016 5:37 PM (in response to Intel Corporation)
Hi Jpalic,
I was wondering if the information provided helps you.
12. Re: NUC5PGYH won't reboot after Windows 10 Updatejpalic Sep 29, 2016 12:38 PM (in response to Intel Corporation)
We have updated a few NUCs with the latest BIOS and Chipset drivers. These systems still occasionally fail to shutdown on restart when doing Windows Updates. The updated drivers don't seem to have helped solve the issue.
Since we have 800+ of the NUCs in service and they uniformly exhibit the same occasional refusal to shutdown during Windows Update, it seems unlikely that it's a random bad load of Windows. Unless we assume that Windows as loaded from the factory is defective, it doesn't seem like a high probability avenue to explore.
13. Re: NUC5PGYH won't reboot after Windows 10 UpdateSep 29, 2016 1:39 PM (in response to jpalic)
Hi Jpalic,
We are investigating about this. As soon as I get an answer I'll let you know.
Best Regards,
14. Re: NUC5PGYH won't reboot after Windows 10 Updaterguevara Oct 3, 2016 1:41 PM (in response to jpalic)
Hi jpalic,
This is a pretty difficult issue to address as there are too many variables, I have some ideas to narrow down the issue though
On the hardware side, I would recommend to look at the SA number on the back of the units and make a list of affected units, if you have 800+ units running perhaps you have implemented an inventory system and you could also list the memory and storage brand/model/type of the units exhibiting the issue. Also, do you have any additional hardware connected to the systems affected? Anything different than regular devices such as keyboard/mouse?
On the software side I did a quick search on Internet and there are a lot of similar issues being reported on all kind of systems, this is probably the reason why it is very difficult to identify the cause of this issue, therefore lots of questions:
- Are the systems exhibiting the issue, the same units always having problems when running updates?
- Any major update that you can report that got issues and at what percentage of the process?
- Any error message or code when this issue happens? Any log file?
- Have you try contacting Microsoft*? They could recommend additional debugging tools to identify the issue?
And finally, any possible internet issue that could have affected the update process? Update packages are pretty large and file corruption is pretty easy.
I hope some of this helps,
Ronny G


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In recognition of the difficulties many LPAs face in dealing with the new NPPF the Planning Officers Society has prepared an Advice Note. This Note offers information and advice to authorities considering how to respond to the enactment of the Localism Act and the publication of the finalised National Planning Policy Framework.
The advice note focuses on five matters: the new flexibility in relation to the local plan; some implications of the duty to cooperate; how LPAs can update or amend their local plan to make it compliant with the NPPF; retaining national or regional policy which will otherwise be lost and development management decision-making and the NPPF.
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When, after having countless hours of childhood joy exploring video games, conquering levels, finding secret items and weapons, you one day realize your video game passion is over and all you can do is miss the old days when you loved video games.
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HWBOT Word Tour 2016 Europe: The Aftermovie
The dust has settled on the European stop of the HWBOT World Tour where the guys took the HWBOT wagon to Gamers Assembly in Poitiers, France, but luckily for you, we now have an aftermovie for you to enjoy which covers all action you may have missed. The event was a roaring success with more than 180 attendees passing through the MSI OC Academy, including many complete newcomers who had literally never tweaked or tuned a PC before. The event also attracted some real OC royalty with Dancop, Bullshooter, Zzolio, Orion24, Wizerty and XtremeAddict vying for a place in the finals where a ticket to the World Champinship Finals in Berlin awaited.
One major success story here is the manner in which the World Tour managed to reach out and engage with Rookies and even people who had never heard of overclocking before. Anyone at the Gamers Assembly event was welcome to attend a brief tutorial where seasoned pros showed you the ropes of simply using XTU to tweak and push your CPU. After acquiring basic these basic overclocking skills, attendees could then spend 30 minutes tweaking a Z170-based system using XTU to see what kind of scores they could reach. By the end of play 160 new overclockers managed to submit a score to the OC-ESPORTS platform. The top four score submissions earned a places in the MSI MOA Europe Amateur contest.
There is more information here if you want to learn more about the HWBOT World Tour 2016 in general, with an article here that covers the European leg of the tour in more detail.Finally, don't forget that you can re-live all the action from the Gamers Assembly event with this playlist from OverClockingTV.
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Tofu is not a bland, rubbery food that is only eaten because it is good for you
Oakland, California (PRWEB) October 13, 2009
Today, Hodo Soy Beanery opens its new facility in West Oakland, where it will produce its freshly made, organic soymilk, tofu, yuba (tofu skin), and prepared dishes for the San Francisco Bay Area. The Beanery will offer public tours starting this December where visitors can meet the tofu makers, learn about the history of the soybean and tofu, see Hodo Soy Beanery's innovative approach to tofu-making, and taste a range of its fresh products.
Hodo Soy Beanery founder and Tofu Master, Minh Tsai, was inspired to make tofu after failing to find the fresh, artisan soymilk and tofu he remembers getting from the neighborhood tofu shack as a child in Vietnam. With a group of friends and family, he started making soymilk, tofu and yuba with whole, organic, non-GM soybeans out of a family-run commercial kitchen and started selling it at the Palo Alto farmers' market. In 2004, after positive response and growing demand, Minh left his job in finance to launch Hodo Soy Beanery. He was soon joined by business partner, John Notz, who signed on to help expand the business. Today, Hodo Soy Beanery's products are available at their booths at ten Bay Area farmers' markets and a growing number of local grocery stores and restaurants including Coi, Greens and the Slanted Door.
"We want people to think of tofu in a different way," explains Minh. "Much like fine cheese and chocolate, there's a real artistry to creating great-tasting tofu and yuba, and this artistry starts with the ingredients." Hodo Soy Beanery sources organic soybeans grown at a Midwestern co-op and makes its tofu products in a light-filled facility, a former candy factory and bakery. The custom-designed manufacturing equipment combines art and science, and was fabricated by one of Asia's oldest tofu equipment producers.
"Tofu is not a bland, rubbery food that is only eaten because it is good for you," says Minh, "It is most delicious when it is made with care and eaten fresh." This means an early morning start for the Tofu Master; Hodo Soy Beanery aims to have all their products delivered to customers within 12 hours of preparation. "When you eat Hodo Soy Beanery tofu products, you know exactly where the beans come from, when and where the products are made, and who makes them," explains Minh.
Hodo Soy Beanery's product range showcases the many shapes and textures soymilk and tofu can take. It is the only producer of fresh, organic yuba in the United States. Yuba, or tofu skin, is what Minh calls "the sashimi of soy." It's the delicate sheet of soy cream that forms on top of a batch of fresh, gently warmed soymilk. The sheets are lifted by hand from the surface of the soymilk and dried on metal rods. Yuba can be eaten fresh with a dipping sauce or added to soups or stews. In addition to yuba, Hodo Soy Beanery makes fresh soy noodles from firm tofu and silky soy custard as well as ready-to-eat dishes such as spicy croquettes, braised tofu salad, soy noodle salad, and chocolate mousse - all made from organic soybeans.
Growing demand at their farmers' market booths and from Bay Area chefs like Daniel Patterson and Charles Phan encouraged Hodo Soy Beanery to expand. With the help of investors and advisors including Sue Conley of Cowgirl Creamery and John Scharffenberger, founder of Scharffenberger Cellars and Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker, Minh and John relocated Hodo Soy Beanery's headquarters to its spacious production facility in West Oakland. It is here that an Old World food tradition combined with New World innovation finds expression and an appreciative audience.
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Thu 3:00-4:00 - Lathrop 101 Video Narrative Workshop August 16, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and August 19, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. DLMC (5th floor Case-Geyer) - Led by CEL members Sarah Kunze and Debbie Krahmer The goal of this two-day workshop is to give you an appreciation of the video narrative process so you can extend the option to your students as a part of your course assignments. Participants from last year's two-day video narrative workshop assigned projects in their classes this academic year. Like last year, participants will learn how to construct a simple video narrative using photos, text, voice recordings, and music. Participants will learn how to write a narrative for video and the technical steps to creating the video. Experienced faculty will join us for lunch to share their experiences assigning and assessing these types of projects. Moodle Introduction Monday, August 19, 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 20, 9:00 a.m. Case-Geyer 501 The Moodle Learning Management System (LMS) can be used to better engage your students in a course (pedagogy) or simply to save you time and effort (efficiency) or both. This workshop will address basic topics such as posting documents, creating and working with online discussions, collecting student assignments, and communicating with your class. We will go beyond the basics depending on interest and time. Moodle Gradebook Monday, August 19, 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, August 20, 10:45 a.m. Case-Geyer 501 Moodle Grades can be used simply to save you time and effort by storing and calculating your grades using simple or complex grading schemes. Moodle Grades can also be exposed to students so they can track their progress in the course. The many features of the Moodle Gradebook can be challenging for the first-time user; this workshop will help new "graders" get started. We will also show current "graders" how to more effectively use this tool. Topics will include: basic configuration; interaction with and grading of Moodle Activities; backup; and more. The iPad as a Productivity Tool Monday, August 19, 1:30 p.m. Case-Geyer 515 How can a faculty member leverage the iPad to be more productive? Join this round-table discussion to learn more. Seasoned faculty iPad users will discuss their approach to this tablet device, and share their experiences with the group. Wikipedia Authoring and Editing Workshop Tuesday, August 20, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. DLMC (5th floor Case-Geyer) - Led by CEL members Sarah Kunze and Debbie Krahmer Why should you include an exercise in Wikipedia editing in your course? Hear from Professor Aisha Musa, who has assigned three such projects in her religion courses. Learn how these types of projects improve student engagement and leave your students with 21st-century skills that most will use in their careers and personal lives. Learn how Colgate's Campus Ambassadors can assist you with sample syllabi, course handouts, and help in planning out a project to address your specific learning goals for your course. Digital Publishing Wednesday, August 21, 9:00 a.m. Case-Geyer 515 Digital publishing covers a broad spectrum that includes ebook creation and delivery. This workshop will review current tools and resources for creating digital content, leveraging the benefits of a digital platform, and practical applications for using ebooks in the classroom. Sharing your Research & Ideas Wednesday, August 21, 10:45 a.m. Case-Geyer 501 Led by Matt Hames, Communications You work hard on developing your ideas. In this workshop, we'll show you how to spread your knowledge using the tools from the office of communications. From media relations to the crafting of a bio page that generates views, this workshop is for faculty who want to get their ideas and conclusions out to the correct people. Engaging Students in Class with iClicker Wednesday, August 21, 1:30 p.m. Case-Geyer 515 Learn how you can leverage iClickers to receive periodic updates from all students throughout the class, track performance, track attendance, and monitor student understanding as you deliver your lecture. Blogging Wednesday, August 21, 3:15 p.m. DLMC (5th floor Case-Geyer) Blogs are a common tool used in and out of class to facilitate student communication to a wider audience. A blog helps students develop online communications skills while writing to a global audience. This workshop will show you how to get started with blogs and describe case studies of how Colgate faculty have used blogs. Google Earth and ArcGIS Explorer Online Workshop Thursday, August 22, 9:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Case-Geyer 501 - Led by CEL members Dan Wheeler and Peter Rogers Workshop participants will learn how to use Google Earth (GE) and ArcGIS Explorer in the following ways: as a virtual atlas for classroom instruction, critical examination of GE content, and GE as platform for political activism, instructor-created GE tours for students to view, student-created GE tours as an assignment, and the creation of maps and geographic visualizations of data, either as stand-alone assignments or as part of larger research projects. Both GE and ArcGIS Explorer Online are relatively easy-to-use tools that do not require extensive training or previous experience with Geographic Information Systems. Blended Learning Friday, August 23, 9:00 a.m. Case-Geyer 515 Research indicates that blended or hybrid courses have better student learning outcomes and lead to greater student satisfaction than either solely face-to-face or solely online classes. This session will be an open discussion on Blended Learning and how you might take advantage of the funds available via the Teagle Grant awarded to the NY6. Faculty proposals are due in December 2013. If you're new to blended learning, it combines face-to-face interaction – such as in-class discussions, active group work, and live lectures – with complementary technology-based activities such as online course modules, assignments, discussion boards or blogs, and other web-assisted learning tools. Creating Micro Lectures Friday, August 23, 10:45 a.m. Case-Geyer 535 Have you ever run out of time in a class? Couldn't deliver all of the content in the brief face-to-face meeting with the students? Explore methods for creating short, online lecture presentations with easy-to-use tools. Discussion will include benefits, methods of dissemination, and time-saving tips. Communicating and Sharing with Students Friday, August 23, 1:30 p.m. Case-Geyer 501 This workshop will address several popular options for communicating and sharing materials with students, from the standard, structured tools available in Moodle (such as Assignment "drop boxes," messaging, and forums) to more open and flexible options available with Google Groups (easy sharing and e-mailing) and Drive (sharing documents with individual students or with a group or an entire class) and others. Learn different ways to communicate with your class; options to collect and share writing assignments; and more. 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Direct Commander 2.8 added three languages and offers new functions
Direct Commander has taken a big step to meet the needs of advertisers outside of Russia. Starting today, Direct Commander is available in English, Ukrainian, and Turkish. Just select the language you need at the bottom of the page http://direct.yandex.com.tr/commander and download the install file.
A full translation of documentation will appear on the site soon.
In addition to this, the application updated its interface and made several important additions:
- Groups of ads
As part of today's launch of ad groups, Direct Commander features a tab by the same name for setting group parameters: its name, geotargeting, and common negative words. Ads and keywords for the selected group are displayed in the following panel in the "Ads" and "keywords" tabs. Phrases and geotargeting can now be set for the group as a whole and not just for individual ads in the group.
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This mass editing tool replaces separate vCards tabs in the interface. In the vCard Wizard, you can create a new vCard or select an existing vCard as a template. You can call up the vCard Wizard by going to the "Ads" tab double clicking on the "vCard" field or by using the selected ads' context menu.
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It is now possible to select an existing vCard that will be automatically copied to newly-created ads in the campaign settings tab. This setting replaces the single vCard setting.


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Strong is a town in Franklin County, Maine, United States. Strong is home to the annual Sandy River Festival.
The plantation was called Township No. 3, First Range North of Plymouth Claim, West of Kennebec River (or T3 R1 NPC WKR), then successively known as Middletown and Readstown. It was first settled in 1784 by William Read from Nobleboro. Readstown was incorporated on January 31, 1801 and named for Caleb Strong, governor of Massachusetts.
According to the US census, the town has a total area of 29.3 square miles, of which 28.7 square miles is land and 0.6 square miles (1.88%) is water. Strong is located above a bend in the Sandy River, a tributary of the Kennebec River.
The town borders the towns of New Vineyard to the east, Farmington to the south, and Temple and Avon to the west, and Freeman Township to the north.
As of the 2000 census, there were 1,259 people, 498 households, and 343 families residing in the town. The population density was 43.8 people per square mile. There were 614 housing units at an average density of 21.4 per square mile.
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Body recovery teams with cadaver dogs were searching Thursday for victims of California's wildfires as reinforcements arrived to help exhausted firefighters battle some of the worst infernos the state has ever seen.
The death toll rose to 27 meanwhile from the wildfires, which began on Sunday and have left thousands of people homeless. Authorities said they expect it to rise further.
Gusty winds on Thursday were hampering the efforts of the 8,000 firefighters battling 21 blazes which have burned 191,437 acres (77,500 hectares), and weather conditions were not forecast to improve.
"What this means is that our fires will continue to burn erratically" California fire chief Ken Pimlott told a news conference. "They have the potential to shift in any direction at any time.
"We are a long way from being done with this catastrophe," he said.
Sheriff Rob Giordano of hard-hit Sonoma County said his department has received 1,000 reports of missing persons, but about 600 of them have been found safe so far.
"Those are big numbers," he said, but "sometimes we get duplicates of people.
"So in those 1,000 reports someone could be reported more than once," he said. "And a lot of it is communications issues -- cellphone towers are down, people don't have their chargers with them."
He said targeted body recovery efforts had begun in cases where all other leads were exhausted.
"We're moving into a recovery phase," he said. "We have cadaver dogs up here that can basically scent bodies and help us find people."
Giordano warned that it was "going to be a slow process" as fires continue to burn, and that identifying victims would be difficult.
"We have found bodies that were completely intact and we have found bodies that were nothing more than ash and bones," he said.
Fifteen deaths have been reported in Sonoma County, eight in Mendocino County, two in Yuba County and two in Napa County.
Asked if he expected the death toll to rise, Giordano replied: "I'd be unrealistic if I didn't."
As recovery teams fanned out searching for fire victims, evacuation orders were issued for towns in wine-producing Napa and Sonoma counties, where hundreds of people have already lost their homes to the fast-moving infernos.
Residents of Calistoga, a resort town of some 5,000 people in Napa, and Geyserville, a town of around 800 people in Sonoma, were told to leave and seek shelter elsewhere.
Entire neighborhoods in Santa Rosa have been reduced to ashes, and evacuation orders were issued for additional parts of the devastated city of 175,000 people in Sonoma County.
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) said meanwhile that strong winds could spark new fires.
"These winds will continue to challenge firefighters in their efforts towards containment and will increase the risk for new fires," Cal Fire said.
The National Weather Service said wind gusts of up to 50 miles (80 kilometers) per hour were forecast in some areas and the "critical fire weather conditions" would continue into the weekend.
Pimlott, the Cal Fire chief, said hundreds of fire engines and dozens of firefighting crews were being brought in from other states.
"Hour by hour more resources pour in," he said.
A state emergency management official said the authorities were looking into bringing in firefighters from as far away as Australia.
David Shew, a veteran firefighter with Cal Fire, said the wildfires were like nothing he's seen before.
"I've been with Cal Fire for 30 years and I've seen big fires," he told AFP. "But this is extraordinary, having that many and that large and going so fast."
Thousands of people have been left homeless and 25,000 people have evacuated their homes in Sonoma County alone, according to officials.
More than 3,500 homes and businesses have been destroyed, including several wineries in Sonoma and Napa counties, the heart of the state's extensive wine production.
President Donald Trump has declared a major disaster in California, freeing up federal funding and resources to help fight the fires, and Governor Jerry Brown has declared a state of emergency in eight counties.
Michael Desmond, 63, was among the hundreds of residents of Santa Rosa's Coffey Park neighborhood who lost their homes.
"I feel violated, like a thief came in," said Desmond, who sobbed as he surveyed the rubble of the house where he grew up.
Forest fires are common in the western United States during the summer but this year's blazes in California are among the deadliest ever.
The Griffith Park fire in Los Angeles County in 1933 killed at least 29 people, and 25 people died in the 1991 Oakland Hills fire.


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Author Notes: I was itching to "create" something. I had puff pastry sheets in the freezer, fresh strawberries from the farmer's market and goat cheese so I decided to put them together. I have a new found love for goat cheese. I tried it at a farmer's market several weeks ago and my knees almost buckled. The gentleman selling the cheese was also the maker of the succulent cheese. He told us about his farm and how his family is involved in the business. I love hearing about their stories. His story reminded me of the days when my dad used to make cheese in India.
The warm and buttery puff pastries with the salty and smooth gaot cheese topped with cold and sweet strawberries was so delightful on a cozy Sunday evening. This can be served as an appetizer or even dessert. —themessimake.com
Serves: 4
cup strawberries - chopped
tablespoon mint - chopped
tablespoon honey or agave nectar
teaspoon crushed black pepper
cup Goat cheese spread
puff pastry sheets - thawed (If you use the 8"x8" sheets, then you will need 3. If you use the regular pepperidge farm sheets, then you will need 1 & 1/3. You could also you the puff pastry shells.)
- Pre-heat the oven at 350º F.
- Mix in strawberries, mint, honey or agave nectar and black pepper in a bowl and refrigerate.
- Coat the muffin pan with cooking spray.
- Cut the puff pastry sheets into 2"x2" squares and place one in each muffin cup.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the puff pastries are golden brown.
- Spread a spoonful of goat cheese on each puff pastry and a spoonful of strawberry mixture.
- Eat while the puff pastries are still a bit warm.
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Breakfast Baked Good
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FieldRobot 2011 - Cornivore
Robot Cornivore took part in Field Robot Event 2011 in Herning, Denmark from June 30 to July 2. It won the overall competition (placed 1st in Basic and Freestyle tasks and 2nd in Weed-it task). The precision fertilization trailer and related docking station presented in the freestyle task received high regards for their autonomous joint operation, winning the task by a large margin.
Team members
The team consists of eleven students and three instructors. Seven students are from Aalto University studying Automation and Systems Technology (AS) or Mechanical Engineering (MEK). Four students are from University of Helsinki (UH), studying Agrotechnology (AGTEK).
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|Student AGTEK
|Academic Instructors
|Joonas Ryynänen (C)
|Tapio Lantela
|Matti Aspila
|Timo Oksanen
|Perttu Heikkilä
|Zakaria Mönkäre
|Vesa Luukkonen
|Jari Kostamo
|Ville Matikainen
|Markus Storsjö
|Tapio Vesterinen
|Petro Tamminen
|Mikko Vihlman
|Tero Välilä
Robot tech
- 4x compact axle modules (two for robot, one for trailer, one spare part)
- DC drives with LiPo batteries
- Advanced suspension system
- Aluminium chassis, mostly laser cut sheet metal parts
- 2 onboard computers (1x eBox running WinCE + 1x FitPC running WinXP)
- 15 ATmega microcontrollers onboard (plenty of RS-232/RS-485 connections between them)
- SICK LMS100 laser scanner
- SRF04 + GP2D12 ranging sensors in each corner
- Microsoft webcam on top of mast
- Compass & attitude sensors
- Software tools: Matlab, Visual Studio, LabVIEW, CodeVisionAVR, SolidEdge
- HMI user interface on the robot + remote interface
- Nice cover design
- Weight about 20kg
Cornivore at Helsinki in wheat field tests
Final report
For freestyle task of the competition the team designed a fertilizer spreader trailer attached to the robot. The trailer uses ultrasonic range sensors to detect adjacent maize plants and delivers granular fertilizer next to the plants. When the trailer runs out of fertilizer or battery, the robot-trailer system reverses to a docking station which refills the fertilizer tanks and changes the battery. In normal operation on a maize field the robot controls the trailer, but when the system reverses to the docking station the trailer controls the robot, thereby demonstrating modern agricultural machinery operation.
Cornivore is driving between rows with its smart trailer
Trailer is reversing to the docking station
Freestyle in action
Team Cornivore Sponsors
Building of the robot and participation to the competition in Demark was possible thanks to our sponsors: Yara Finland, Henry Fordin säätiö, Laserle, Junkkari, Koneviesti, VTI Technologies, HP Infotech, Maatalouskoneiden tutkimussäätiö; and Aalto University and University of Helsinki
Full resolution photos for media
Photo 1 Cornivore in maize field
Photo 2 Cornivore with a trailer
Photo 3 Cornivore in Docking station
Photo 4 Team Photo (in front: Tero Välilä, Vesa Luukkonen, Joonas Ryynänen, Markus Storsjö; rear: Timo Oksanen, Petro Tamminen, Matti Aspila, Tapio Vesterinen, Ville Matikainen, Tapio Lantela and Jari Kostamo; missing from photo: Mikko Vihlman, Perttu Heikkilä and Zakaria Mönkäre)
Photo 5 Basic Task (a jury member making notes on the left, Markus Storsjö running behind the robot on the right)


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I always predicted that Open Source BI has to reach critical mass before it becomes a viable alternative for large enterprise BI platforms. All the individual components (a mixture of Open Source BI projects and commercial vendor wrappers around them) are slowly but surely catching up to their bigger closed source BI brothers. Talend and Kettle (a Pentaho led project) offer data integration components like ETL, Mondrian and Palo (SourceForge projects) have OLAP servers, BIRT (an Eclipse project), Actuate, Jaspersoft and Pentaho have impressive reporting components, Infobright innovates with columnar dbms well suited for BI, and productized offerings from consulting companies like European based Engineering Ingegneria Informatica SpagoBI offer some Open Source BI component integration.
However, even large closed source BI vendors that acquired multiple BI components over the years still struggle with full, seamless component integration. So what chance do Open Source BI projects and vendors with independent leadership structure and often varying priorities have for integrating highly critical BI components such as metadata, data access layers, GUI, common prompting/sorting/ranking/filtering approaches, drill-throughs from one product to another, etc? Today, close to none. However, a potential consolidation of such products and technologies under one roof can indeed create a highly needed critical mass and give these individual components a chance to grow into large enterprise quality BI solutions.
Who are the potential consolidators? Red Hat with its JBoss and Metamatrix, critical BI integration components would make sense. And/or Sun with its GlassFish app server, NetBeans integration components, and MySQL, a small, but growing option for DW platform would probably make an even better acquirer. Now, the recent rumor that IBM may be in M&A talks with Sun is throwing a wrench into my well oiled engine of prediction logic. This would be an interesting twist with lots of implications for IBM such as reconciling its WebSphere line of products with Suns GlassFish and NetBeans, and reconciling its InfoSphere line of products with Suns MySQL
If, and only if, IBM decides that such two-pronged product strategy open and closed source makes sense for them, then I can theoretically see IBM becoming the consolidator for Open Source BI products. It can then potentially leverage its resources and subject matter expertise from Cognos to build up and position both open source and closed source BI offerings targeted at specific client bases. But the challenges of developing, marketing, positioning and selling two families of highly overlapping and competing BI products will be huge!
If such future is not in IBM plans, then my hopes for the bright Open Source BI future and bets are on Red Hat.
For additional coverage on the potential IBM/Sun merger check out "IBM Stares at Sun."
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When they fought in the comics Thanos wasn't even able to faze Odin, I'd say that qualifies him as being nowhere near him.
Regardless, everyone knows that if anyone kills Odin it should be his mortal enemy a.k.a "Surtur" not Thanos.
He didn't stay down. And since then he has gotten upgrades I think. I think.
So now I see it more as Odin>>Thanos, opposed to Odin>>>>>Thanos
I do agree with Surtur. But the only reason I say have Thanos kill him, is cause I can almost see Surtur being used for 3. And if Odin dies in 3, and Thor inherits the Odinforce, there really won't be another film for him to use it. Thats why I wouldn't mind having Thanos kill a weakened Odin in 2 for the IG (since most likely we wont see Surtur in 2), and then have a WHOLE OTHER movie where Thor can have, and try to master the Odinforce
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With Halloween revellers counting down the hours until they can dust off the cobwebs from their costumes, we caught up with Workspace customers, Kit and Caboodle, who are planning spooky extravaganzas everywhere from Ibiza to Kings Cross.
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"Finance leadership requires strong technical skills as well as business judgement, or what I call the 'merchant gene.'" That's how one CFO described the nexus of finance knowledge, organizational leadership, and business acumen where today's global CFOs operate every day. The challenges are many, while the leaders equipped to handle them are few. To support CFOs from Europe's leading companies, Tapestry has recently launched a network that provides a candid forum dedicated to strengthening their leadership and their impact on strategy, policy, and performance. In peer discussions and engagement with policymakers, investors, and guests, CFOs from some of the world's leading companies will engage with topics at the leading edge of finance, corporate strategy, and public policy. Tapestry will convene and chair the meetings of the European Finance Leadership Network (EFLN).
Even before its first meeting, network membership was almost fully subscribed. This is a strong testament to leading CFOs' desire to learn from peers and to provide critical input into European policymaking. The network will meet two to three times per year to address the strategic finance leadership in global firms. EFLN is supported by EY as part of their ongoing commitment to the future of finance leadership and EY leaders participate in the network.
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