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A graveside funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 26, 2012, at 1:00 p.m. in the West Side District Cemetery for Taft resident, Frederick Lane Stewart, Sr., 63. Chaplain Bob Winter will officiate the service. Mr. Stewart was born in Hanford on September 28, 1948 and passed away at his home in Taft on June 22, 2012. He served his country as a member of the US Army and attained the rank of Sargeant having spent some time in Vietnam. He was an avid NASCAR fan and was the owner and operator of S&S Home and Lawn Care. He was preceded in death by his father, Charlie Laney. Mr. Stewart is survived by his mother, Naydean Laney; his children, Freddy Stewart and his wife, Stephanie and their son Evan and Kyle Stewart all of Taft; his sisters and brothers, Shirley Thompson of Missouri, Stephen Stewart of Oklahoma, Sharon Stewart of Missouri, Larry Laney of Texas, Anita Valencia of California; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. There are no visitation hours scheduled and the arrangements are under the direction of the Erickson & Brown Funeral Home. To convey online condolences please visit www.EricksonAndBrown.com.


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Don't live near a windfarm....
Housing values plummet when near a windfarm..this is from the UK....
Thousands of homeowners may see the value of their properties plummet after a court ruled that living near a wind farm decreases house prices.
In a landmark case, Jane Davis was told she will get a discount on her council tax because her £170,000 home had been rendered worthless by a turbine 1,000 yards away.
The ruling is effectively an official admission that wind farms, which are accused of spoiling countryside views and producing a deafening roar, have a negative effect on house prices.
It means many other families living in the shadow of the giant turbines could see thousands wiped off the value of their homes, as the Government pushes ahead with plans to build 7,000 more wind farms over the next decade to meet ambitious green targets.
Campaigners also fear ministers want to remove the legal right to complain about noise nuisance, condemning those who live near wind farms to years of blight and reducing the opportunity for them to resist expansion plans.
Mrs Davis, who launched a nationwide campaign after her own home was rendered worthless by the deafening roar of a wind farm, claims ministers are tabling an amended to the Planning Act which will remove eight crucial words that previously offered at least some protection to householders.
"For people living near wind farms, both now and in the future, it will be a disaster," she said.
"There are many, many people living in Middle England who have worked hard all their lives and yet will see the values of their homes suddenly diminish.
"This isn't about Nimbyism, but the rights of ordinary people to live a normal life."
Mrs Davis, 52, a retired nurse, lives 1,017 (930m) from a wind farm at Deeping St Nicholas, Lincolnshire. Her husband, Julian, 43, originally bought the property from the county council and the couple had planned to extend it.
But the noise generated by the turbines is so severe, particularly when certain winds make all the blades rotate in unison, that it left the Davises unable to sleep. They currently live in a rented house a few miles away.


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Hello, I have finally set up linux mce for the first time. It's on an older laptop and don't think I am able to run UI2 and such.. Atleast I don't think I can, it would be nice if I could.So, at the moment I have the basic interface, is there any possible way I can make it look a bit better?my bigest complaint is the way the file browser looks. I can't tell the difference between folders and files and the fact that the left half is empty.I know of a windows media center plugin that will goto amazon.com and find the dvd cover and display it, does something like this exist for linux mce?Also, I have some folders filled with vob files, is there a way to handle these in a nice way? It was be ideal if it could look at the folder for the title of the movie and just display that versus a folder with vob files that the rest of the family will be clueless as to how to deal with them.I'm very happy I got it running, but, I could really use some further customization and maybe plugins.Thanks


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The country's oldest operating custom house could become a tourist attraction in addition to its continuing function as a base for U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
NEW BEDFORD — The country's oldest operating custom house could become a tourist attraction in addition to its continuing function as a base for U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
"It's a good story because it's the federal government partnering with local communities so that everybody's interests are met," said Patrick J. Sclafani, public affairs officer for New England for the U.S. General Services Administration, which owns the building.
Located in the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, the New Bedford Custom House was built in 1834 at a cost of $31,000 according to the GSA (or $25,000 according to a poster produced with the cooperation of the New Bedford Preservation Society inside the building). It originally housed the Customs and Internal Revenue Service and is now a National Historic Landmark.
On Monday, officials from the National Park Service, the Mayor's Office and the New Bedford Historical Society met with the GSA to begin discussing efforts to "integrate the Custom House into the fabric of New Bedford's rich historical district master plan," according to the GSA.
In a press release, Mayor Jon Mitchell described the undertaking as a "comprehensive effort to preserve and restore the building, and to think strategically about how best to maximize it as a community asset."
Sclafani said there are no details yet as to how the building might be used, as conversations are only beginning. But the intent is to integrate the building into the city's master plan, and a second meeting will likely happen in the spring.
"The city's best interest is our best interest," Sclafani said.
"We didn't want to go ahead with anything that didn't work in concert with the city's long-term plans."
The GSA owns and leases space for federal agencies across the country, some 200 of which are listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Built in the Greek Revival style, the Custom House is constructed of solid granite and is vacant with the exception of customs agents who cover New Bedford's port of entry.
The Customs and Border Protection staff working out of the office handle cargo examinations and bonded warehouse audits, the entrance and clearance of general aviation, vessels and yachts, as well as stakeholder and general public inquiries, according to the CBP public affairs office.
A mostly empty corner office on the building's ground floor looks out onto Custom House Square park, which was completed this summer with a $300,000 state grant.
New Bedford historian Peggi Medeiros welcomed the news.
"It ties in beautifully — it's a major part of the entire theme for the national park, which is to illustrate the history of whaling in New Bedford," Medeiros said. "I would certainly be far more comfortable with the Park Service taking it over than if the federal government tried to get cute and sell it off as surplus property."
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Online polling service SurveyMonkey is raising $800 million so it can buy back stock from its employees and early investors.
The financing announced Thursday will bring in Internet search leader Google Inc. as one of SurveyMonkey's new shareholders. The amount of money that Google is investing isn't being disclosed.
SurveyMonkey, which is based in Palo Alto, Calif., says its new investors are valuing the privately held company at $1.35 billion.
By buying the stock held by its employees and early investors, SurveyMonkey can postpone an initial public offering. The earlier investors include Spectrum Equity, which led a group that bought SurveyMonkey in 2009. Spectrum will still retain a significant stake in SurveyMonkey.
SurveyMonkey completed the first phase of its fundraising last month went it sold $444 million in stock to a group of investors led by company CEO Dave Goldberg and Tiger Global Management LLC. The remaining amount will consist of debt financing provided by a syndicate led by JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Goldberg, a former Yahoo Inc. executive recruited by Spectrum Equity to become SurveyMonkey's CEO in 2009, is married to one of Silicon Valley's wealthiest women, Sheryl Sandberg, the chief operating officer of Facebook Inc. Sandberg owns Facebook stock currently worth about $545 million.
Since its 1999 inception, SurveyMonkey has grown into a widely used online tool for gauging people's sentiment on a wide variety of issues. The company says it processes more than 1 million survey responses per day.
About 14 million accounts use the free version of SurveyMonkey. About 360,000 customers pay for a more sophisticated version of the service.
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UH Mānoa College of Education offers new degreeUniversity of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Jennifer L. Parks, (808) 956-0416
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Posted: Jan 28, 2011
On January 20, the University of Hawai'i Board of Regents approved a new, nontraditional doctoral degree for the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa College of Education —the Doctor of Education in Professional Educational Practice (EdD). The EdD is a professional practice doctorate uniquely designed for education professionals already working in the field.
An information session will be held on Saturday, January 29 at 10:00 a.m. in the UH Mānoa School of Architecture Auditorium.
The advanced degree program is intended for principals, superintendents, curriculum specialists, teachers and clinical teacher educators at all levels, professional staff at organizations, community college leadership, and others working in education or training related fields. The aim of the program is to develop a collaborative professional community in which experienced leaders in the field work with participants, focusing on real problems in real settings.
Courses are conducted in a combination of face-to-face and online instruction during weekends, summers, and evenings to accommodate work schedules. Rather than a dissertation, candidates will complete a group consultancy project centered on a real problem in the field and then complete an individual action research project focused on a problem of practice in their own work setting.
The curriculum for this unique degree was jointly developed by faculty from across the college working hand-in-hand with representatives from the Hawai'i Department of Education (DOE), the Hawai'i Association of Independent Schools (HAIS), Kamehameha Schools, and the University of Hawai'i Community Colleges. More than 200 individuals have already expressed interest in this new degree.
HAIS Executive Director Robert Witt and former DOE Superintendent Patricia Hamamoto wrote to Dean Christine Sorensen two years ago recommending the creation of a professional practice degree to better address the emerging 21st century needs of public and private school leaders. "Thanks to Dean Sorensen's advocacy and the outstanding work of Professor Hunter McEwan and his design team, this new approach to improving and advancing leadership practice will soon be underway," said Witt. "Ultimately, this degree will benefit student learning in classrooms all across the state."
Further details about the information session and the EdD are available at http://manoa.hawaii.edu/coe/edd/index.html.


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Drew Cline: Will Derry provide Senate Republican primary fireworks again?
CHRIS WOLFE, chairman of the Derry Republican Committee from 1996-2006, moved to Derry in 1984. He cannot remember when Derry was represented in the state Senate by a Democrat. The district, Senate District 19, has been represented by a Derry Republican since 2003. Its current occupant, Sen. Jim Rausch, R-Derry, is retiring, which raises the prospect that some Derry Republicans are dreading: another bitter and personal primary.
District 19 was once represented by Senate President Arthur Klemm, R-Windham. In 2002, three-term state Rep. Frank Sapareto defeated Klemm in the GOP Senate primary after redistricting put Derry in the district. Sapareto won the general election, then lost in the 2004 primary to Bob Letourneau, R-Derry, who held the seat for three terms. Sapareto challenged Letourneau in the primary in 2006 but lost and later won election to the House. Sapareto is one of three Republicans (two from Derry) who wasted no time in announcing their interest in running for the Senate nomination. The temptation is easy to understand.
In the Democratic wave years of 2012 and 2008, Republican Rausch won easily, by 5,454 and 6,072 votes, respectively. The next senator from the district will almost certainly be whichever candidate wins the Republican primary. So far Sapareto, Derry Republican Party Chairman Jim Foley, and Rep. Regina Birdsell of Hampstead, chairman of the Rockingham County GOP, have announced their intention to run. Will the primary turn ugly?
The Derry GOP has something of a reputation for infighting and acrimony. How much of that is deserved is debatable. Some factions might really dislike each other more than their counterparts in other towns do. Or maybe the lack of competition from an opposing party means rivals in the GOP primary don't feel the need to pull their punches.
"From my view, the majority of Republicans work very well together," said Wolfe, the former town party chairman.Foley said a "town war" in the Derry GOP "quite frankly doesn't exist ... . Ones who are supposedly on the opposite side — Howie Lund and Kevin Coyle and certainly Sapareto has been there — we work closely together." But bitter primaries for the Senate seat have been plentiful. Klemm's campaign accused Sapareto of push polling in 2002. Sapareto's campaign manager admitted to using phone calls in which voters were asked which candidate they supported, and those who answered "Klemm" were read negative statements about the incumbent. Sapareto's 2004 and 2006 primaries against Letourneau were heated as well.
"When I ran against him, it was downright ugly," Letourneau said of his primaries with Sapareto. He came against me personally. My wife was not pleased with that. This race will probably get ugly."
Sapareto does not think so. "I like Regina Birdsell. I have nothing to say bad about her," he said. "We're going to see who's going to get in the race. I have nothing against Jim Foley. I think he's done a great job as chairman of the town committee."
Sapareto, like Foley, said talk of bad blood is overblown.
"Honestly I think a lot of that stuff's perpetuated by the media," he said. "I hope this campaign is going to be about the issues, about where you stand on the issues. I think that's what voters want."
Still, the tempting targets are there. Last year Sapareto was convicted of simple assault on his girlfriend's 20-year-old daughter. Though Superior Court Judge Marguerite Wageling said she believed Sapareto was just an "animated guy" who "never intended to harm anybody," it is easy to see how that could be exploited in a primary if the race is tight. A Republican who wanted to portray himself as an outsider could point to Foley's time chairing the town committee and supporting Rausch, who sponsored this year's bill to raise the gas tax.
Political observers who enjoy campaign fireworks will want to keep an eye on the District 19 primary. It could be a polite race based entirely on the issues. But it has the ingredients for some spectacular explosions.
Andrew Cline is editorial page editor of the New Hampshire Union Leader. His column runs on Thursdays. You can follow him on Twitter@Drewhampshire.


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Hooksett moves toward school split with Manchester
The Hooksett board's unanimous vote on Tuesday put Manchester on alert that Hooksett wants to dissolve the agreement that has more than 400 students attending Central High School in Manchester. Hooksett's formal complaint is based on overcrowded classrooms exceeding the state standard of 30 students or fewer per teacher.
Manchester Superintendent Tom Brennan said Wednesday he was hopeful the two sides could still reach a resolution without sending the matter to the state Department of Education, which would determine whether the contract was breached, allowing Hooksett to be released from the deal without a financial penalty. Hooksett's main complaint is overcrowded classrooms.
Manchester has 180 days to address and remedy the complaints.
Mayor Ted Gatsas said the Manchester school board will consider its options at a meeting Monday. Given the money Manchester stands to lose, the district may take advantage of the full six months while trying to patch-up the working relationship.
"They've made it clear they believe we're in breach," Brennan said. "We'll act appropriately and promptly, and let them know that we still want to work to resolve this."
If no agreement is reached before the end of the 180 days, the Board of Education will review the case and make a determination to uphold or dismiss the breach. Either way, that decision may be brought to an appeal before a "court of competent jurisdiction."
"It will be taken up at school board meeting Monday," Gatsas said. "I think it's important that every education opportunity be extended to every Hooksett, Manchester and Candia student."
The Hooksett School Board is hoping to negotiate a mutual early release with Manchester.
"I would like to talk to them about this on a board level (to see if we can) negotiate for a an early release from the contract without having to follow through with the breach process," Hooksett board member David Pearl said.
Should Hooksett get an early release, it will face the question of where to go next. The Hooksett School Board is pursuing two options. One is essentially to replace Central with a new school of record. The second is an idea forwarded by the local grassroots group Higher Education Lifts People (HELP) known as the "choice option," where multiple contracts are in effect with multiple schools.
Hooksett currently has 686 high school students and 517 students in grades 6-8. Pinkerton Academy in Derry is the only area school prepared to take the entirety of a Hooksett high school population. Pinkerton officials have expressed cautious interest.
"It's all in the implementation, and the implementation starts with a plan," said Chip Underhill, a Pinkerton Academy official. "We'd have to say, 'How do we do this?' Hooksett would have to lay out a plan for us."
Under the alternative, multi-contract option, Hooksett would likely still court Pinkerton, but other schools have expressed an interest in taking a portion of Hooksett's students.
"We would like to contract with a school that could take a large number, if not all, of our students, but with that contract allowing us to contract with other schools for other amounts. In my book, that would be an ideal situation," Pearl said. "I'm not advocating that this is the only way to go, but I don't think we'd be doing our due diligence if we took a very narrow view. We're very fortunate to be surrounded by many quality schools."
The multi-school option has drawn some detractors, however. Several parents spoke before the breach vote to urge the school board to take up a single contract with Pinkerton, believing the multi-school option to be a logistical and financial nightmare.
"We believe that dividing our high school population among schools destroys the great sense of community that our children currently experience at our elementary schools," parent Alyssa Ehl said. "In a multi-contract scenario, transportation will be a challenge (and) some students may not have the opportunity to attend the school of their choice (which) could create disparity and inequality."
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I-94 west project near downtown completed early
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced welcome news to Interstate 94 travelers in Milwaukee Thursday.
Work on the westbound lanes of the interstate between 25th and 44th streets has been expanded to three lanes ahead of schedule.
A DOT representative said the work finished on that stretch one week early, and the third westbound lane was opened Thursday morning.
Work continues on the eastbound lanes, and the 35th Street onramp to I-94 west remains closed at this time. Some minor overnight work is also scheduled to take place in the near future, but the three lanes of traffic will remain open during the day.


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Public meeting planned on Seabrook concrete problemBy GRETYL MACALASTER
Union Leader Correspondent
December 10. 2012 7:06PM
SEABROOK - Area residents will have a chance to learn more about the alkali-silica reaction issue facing Seabrook nuclear power plant during a public meeting of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission tonight.
The open house and informational meeting will be held at the One Liberty Lane Conference Center in Hampton to update the public on reviews of concrete degradation in several structures at the plant.
The ASR issue was first discovered by NextEra Energy, owner of the power plant, in 2010.
The issue is currently affecting Seabrook's license renewal application and has led to increased scrutiny and inspections by the NRC.
The open house will take place from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. During the open house, members of the public will have an opportunity to speak with NRC staff involved in the reviews.
A public meeting will begin at 7 p.m., during which NRC staff will provide a presentation on the reviews and take questions from audience members.
Concrete degradation in localized areas at Seabrook power plant is being caused by ASR, a chemical combining of reactive silica from the concrete aggregate with the alkali from the cement paste in the presence of moisture. The result of the reaction is a gel, which can expand and may cause micro-cracks in the concrete.
The extent of the problem is still being evaluated, but the NRC has determined that the affected structures are able to continue to perform their safety functions.
Chris Miller, director of the Division for Reactor Safety at the NRC said NRC staff has spent about 2,000 on inspection efforts related to the ASR issue at Seabrook. Although ASR is not uncommon in transportation infrastructure, it is the first time it has been identified in a United States nuclear power plant.
He said the NRC will continue putting effort into the issue until it is resolved.
"We are going to be sticking with this for awhile to make sure the plant remains operable and safe," Miller said during a webinar held for the media on the ASR issue on Monday.
He said that even after they are done with their safety inspection, there will be further and separate licensing actions related to the issue as Seabrook moves forward with the renewal process.


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- Feb 26:
- Controversial 50-year U.S. 36 operating agreement between CDOT and Plenary a done deal
- Feb 19:
- Protesters tossed from U.S. 36 contract hearing before panel OKs pact
- Feb 17:
- Lawsuit, protest planned this week against 50-year U.S. 36 management deal
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- CDOT releases 600-page U.S. 36 management contract for public review
- Feb 13:
- CDOT beaten up in Round 2 of U.S. 36 public meetings
- CDOT director says U.S. 36 contract with Plenary will close within two weeks
- Feb 12:
- Harsh words for CDOT at public meeting on 50-year U.S. 36 contract
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- Contentious public-private U.S. 36 deal to get public airing this week
The dispute over a long-term contract that would allow a private firm to exercise day-to-day control over busy U.S. 36 between Denver and Boulder has forged some strange political bedfellows over the last several weeks.
Left-leaning Drive SunShine Institute has spearheaded opposition to the 50-year deal between the Colorado Department of Transportation and Plenary Roads Denver by characterizing it as a giveaway of public infrastructure to a multinational consortium via a contract that was crafted in secret.
The Boulder-based alternative energy think tank plans a "freedom vigil" at CDOT headquarters on Wednesday to turn out a crowd against the public-private partnership, which lets Plenary collect tolls in two managed lanes being built in the corridor in exchange for an injection of upfront cash and plowing and pothole services until 2063.
Meanwhile, some Republican lawmakers have been busy slamming their Democratic colleagues for pushing a bill five years ago that gave birth to the High-Performance Transportation Enterprise, a CDOT subsidiary charged with finding new ways of funding road projects — including the partnership with Plenary.
Compass Colorado, a conservative group, last week bombarded the districts of several Democratic state lawmakers — including Sen. Rollie Heath of Boulder — with robocalls urging constituents to voice their displeasure with the contract.
"We are condemning it because it's a contract that was decided behind closed doors by unelected bureaucrats," Compass Colorado Executive Director Kelly Maher said Monday. "We have (Democrats) who created it, voted for it and now are trying to run away from it."
Ken Beitel, Drive SunShine's advisory board chair, said he is gratified that some on the right are against the arrangement with Plenary because, he said, "It is a bad business deal and it will cost Colorado taxpayers potentially hundreds of millions of dollars."
"Typically it seems like most Republicans are protecting big corporate interests," he said. "It's refreshing to see them thinking freely and freshly on this issue."
GOP upset with FASTER bill
But University of Colorado political science professor Ken Bickers said it's not that simple a breakdown.
While people at both ends of the political spectrum agree that CDOT should have been more transparent about the contract details, he said, each side has divergent interests in condemning it.
Republicans are upset with the 2009 bill that the Democratic-controlled Legislature passed — the Funding Advancement for Surface Transportation and Economic Recovery Act, or FASTER — that was designed to find new ways of boosting funding for road projects, Bickers said.
GOP lawmakers, he said, see the law as an attempt by Democrats to usurp TABOR government growth limits approved by voters more than 20 years ago by shifting the source of funding for projects such as the reconstruction of U.S. 36 from taxes to fees — or tolls.
"It's a deep-rooted thing," Bickers said. "The Republicans don't want to abandon TABOR and they see this as a workaround around TABOR, and if it works here, it will be used again and again and again."
Rep. Ray Scott, R-Grand Junction, declared of FASTER at a joint transportation committee hearing last week that "there's gotta be something smarter than this."
On Monday, Scott said Colorado could find additional sources of funding without having to necessarily resort to public-private partnerships. He said the state could do more to encourage oil and gas development and harness the severance fees from that drilling activity to put toward projects like U.S. 36.
"North Dakota and Texas — they've figured how to use energy severance money to pay for infrastructure," he said. "But here, we're stifling that industry as much as we can."
Scott said it's critical that any future public-private partnerships be done in the open "with more controls" and "more of a review process."
Heath, who voted for FASTER in 2009, said the law has generated millions of dollars for road projects through increased vehicle registration fees that wouldn't otherwise have gotten funding. Partnering with the private sector is another tool provided by the law that can't be ignored, he said.
"Unless you want to let all of our infrastructure continue to deteriorate, the only way we're going to fund projects is through public-private partnerships," he said.
But Heath acknowledged that the provision in the law dealing with the way CDOT's High-Performance Transportation Enterprise would operate was poorly written.
"It's true, we provided virtually no oversight with that," he said.
Heath said there is talk among legislators to revisit that part of FASTER to ensure that future contracts get the proper review they need.
"I think we need to put more transparency in it," he said. "My guess is we will."
'Following the structure'
CDOT spokeswoman Amy Ford said her agency is simply "following the structure that was laid out for us" in FASTER.
Despite the apparent widespread distaste that has arisen in the last few weeks toward the specific contract to build and operate the U.S. 36 Managed Lanes project, she said, the fact remains that CDOT will be facing $600 million to $700 million annual shortfalls.
And according to a recent survey, she said, voters in Colorado have expressed an unwillingness to raise gas taxes or support a statewide sales tax to fund transportation projects.
"The answer wasn't just no — it was, 'Hell no,'" Ford said of proposed taxes.
That leaves CDOT with little choice but to look for alternate ways of funding transportation projects, she said.
And the deal with Plenary, Ford said, is one that shifts the risks of the project from the state to the private sector while at the same time achieving the overarching goal of providing congestion relief on a highway that sees nearly 100,000 vehicles traveling on it per day.
The contract with Plenary is expected to close before the end of the month.
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The Kalita Wave dripper is the newest manual pour over brewer in the universe – and it's worlds apart from the rest. With wavy paper filters, a flat-bottom brewing chamber, and complementary accessories, Kalita's coffee-making system both offers a unique experience and produces a distinct cup.
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The Kalita Wave's unique design sets it apart from other drippers, and make it a popular go-to for a whole range of coffee fans. With its signature chopped-cone shape and flat bottom, the Wave requires a less exact pouring technique than other pour over brewers, without the threat of poor extraction. It's also quick, with a 2-4 minute brew time and relatively effortless clean up, so you can go from craving, to cup-in-hand before you know it.
How to Brew: Kalita Wave Pour Over Coffee Dripper
What's the Wave all about? Is it the new V60? How does it even work? We're so glad you asked. In this film, Chris demonstrates how to make a proper cup of coffee with the ubiquitous Kalita Wave dripper.
Video Overview | Kalita Wave Pot Pouring Kettle - 1 Liter
When it comes to manual brewing, few things are as important as a good pouring kettle. The Kalita Wave Pot Pouring Kettle is just that, with its 1,000 mL capacity that's perfect for single or multiple cup brewing, and its excellent flow control capabilities that help eliminate over or irregular extraction. Add in its beautifully paired wooden handle and stainless steel body, and the Wave Pot Pouring Kettle quickly becomes a stand out whether it's resting on the shelf or right in the action.
Product Comparison | Gooseneck Pour Over Kettles
An essential accessory for many manual brewing methods, pour over kettles can make quite the difference in the cup, not to mention user experience. At Prima, we've cultivated an offering of top-notch kettles for the professional and novice alike, from simple stove-top models to precision variable temperature units. In this video, Steve shares on the benefits and drawbacks of each gooseneck kettle, so you can find the perfect fit for your brew bar.
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Sharp and sleek, the Kalita Wave Style Set will make you feel that much more fancy while brewing.
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So, a hot story right now is how WarZ's description lied, how features listed on Steam are not included in the game (yet), how it's basically a paid beta, how Steam is now pulling the game off the store. Etcetera.
I can't help but laugh.
Allow me to start off by saying this: the outrage is justified. WarZ IS a huge joke. The developers totally dropped the ball by misleading their fans, and now they are paying the price.
But I still can't help but laugh.
Remember a big-name open world game from a little while back that promised greatly improved combat and animations? It promised a more polished (less glitchy) product. Remember how a lot of gamers got burned on that game? That game is Skyrim. But when Skyrim came out, upset fans were labelled as "haters" while the big videogame journalists high-fived one another and handed it Game of the Year awards. Yeah, despite the fact that the game was borderline broken on all three platforms, despite the fact that it's STILL borderline broken on the PS3, despite the fact that Bethesda failed to deliver on many of its promised improvements and added features. But of course, we can't talk ill of Skyrim. That would be unjustified. We'd just be "haters", right?
Remember a big-name sci-fi adventure from a little while back that promised to make your choices matter? It promised that each player's outcome would be greatly affected by each player's choices from previous games as well. Remember the "choose your explosion color" ending? That game is Mass Effect 3. But when ME3 came out, upset fans were labelled as "haters" while countless journalists rushed to defend the game's so-called artistic vision and - shock and awe - hand it Game of the Year awards. Yeah, despite the fact that the game was a straight-up shooter with barely any of the RPG elements that fans had been asking Bioware to bring back. Despite the completely lame and short and generic ending that Bioware ended up "fixing" with a Director's Cut after several months of fan outcry. But once again, it would be rather hater-ish to hate on ME3, wouldn't it?
I could go on with countless examples of big-name, big-publisher games getting a free pass for these issues. Halo 4's "free maps" debacle. The numerous botches in Dragon Age II (and it still won GotY from some outlets. Haha!). Skyward Sword's "improved" combat and overworld and everything else ended up being incredibly mediocre. Max Payne 3's unplayable status on PC. The countless online server issues with Diablo III. Resident Evil 6...okay, that game got pretty slammed. And of course, the BIG ONE: ever notice how all year long gamers and game journalists complain about how the series is "just the same thing" and yet when launch time comes around everyone plays it and everyone gives it 9/10 and 10/10 scores? Yeah, way to be consistent, gamers. These are just a few examples. I'm sure you could think of many more.
But WarZ gets slammed for doing the same thing. I can't help but laugh. It's funny because we are so brainwashed by advertising and hype that we rush to the defense of these games, but when a smaller, ambitious, no-name dev screws the pooch, we ALL jump on the bandwagon, shake our fists, and demand it be fixed. I'd certainly be proud of my fellow gamers if we did this for EVERY game, not just the ones that are easy to pick on. But instead, we're too afraid to pick apart the "sacred cow" games. You know, the ones backed by millions of dollars of advertisement and its own Mountain Dew flavor? And let me say it again: I'm not defending WarZ. The game sucks, and it's a crying shame the devs deceived their fans like this. However, I'd like to see just a tiny bit of this same passion (and outrage) toward the AAA, massive-budget games that come out every year.
Our beloved game journalist watchdogs aren't doing us any favors. Y'know, the people who get paid to go to the conventions we could only dream of going to? Y'know, the people who get paid to preview games for us and let us know how development is coming along? Y'know, the people who get paid to review games and warn us of unforseen issues with a game (and also point us in the direction of underhyped gems). These journalists are all so willing and eager to jump on the bandwagon and rag on WarZ, but where are these journalists in regards to...oh, I don't know...Skyrim's current status on the PS3? When did they attempt to call out Microsoft for the "free map" crap they pulled? Were these game journalists playing the same Mass Effect 3 that I did when they claimed it concluded the series in the most brilliant way possible? I wonder, but NOW they sure are rushing to our defense to make sure we don't buy that evil, deceptive game called WarZ, aren't they?
Gamers, we've shown that we can demand improvement when it comes to WarZ. When will we demand the same from Activision, Nintendo, Sony, EA, Ubisoft, Rockstar, etc.?
"It's funny because we are so brainwashed by advertising and hype that we rush to the defense of these games"
If there is anything I hate the most out of this whole WarZ debacle it is this and honestly it's becoming an incredibly annoying here on N4G as well. People rushing out to defend a game they have not even played previous versions, copies, inspirations of, just for the sake of playing online warrior. Or at all for that matter
It's reasons like this why the industry is going down. We let publishers abuse us by releasing games that looked also it had no quality control what so ever and people just consume anything to look nice to developers while those with legitimate complaint automatically get shoved aside as being haters.
Journalist are the worst to be honest. Instead of doing their job, they are doing the developers job by marketing their game for them just at the exchange of a goddamn beta key and fight their battles. Instead of the developers reassuring us that their games will be good by showing us gameplay, giving us details on somethings and answering our question, we get a 2 page article from Random Joe from zBlogger after getting a beta key or being invited to the developers offices, on why fanboys need to stfu and stop being haters, this is the best game ever. Then you get WarZ.
To be honest. I'm glad this debacle happen. Everyone who bought the game with the reason being, "You are just a hater this game is better than DayZ" and defended it religiously absolutely deserves this. And if it means this company shutting down and disappearing, then by all means.
Great blog by the way + Approved.
ME3 definitely had MORE controversy than WarZ, so......no.
It's not like EA would ever recall it, unlike Steam and WarZ.
Diablo 3 didn't LIE about how it was going to work, Skyrim got plenty of flack for it's Ps3 version (and despite some quest bugs and flying horses...the PC version at least was playable), and Skyward Sword "being mediocre" isn't anywhere near the same as a game with a giant boring world hyped up with lies.
These "examples" of yours DO NOT compare (other than ME3, though to a lesser extent).
One of the main reasons WarZ is getting so much shit over the games you mention is down to the responses to the critics by the game developers.
All the guys you mention above at least acknowledge that people have a right to be pissed off whereas the WarZ devs have insulted people, censored ALL critiscism on the games forums, and basically tried to cover things to keep on selling their game - its some of the shittiest customer service i have ever seen.
I hope the game dissapears up its own arse but my concern is that it will taint the perception of the game it is trying to immitate.
People are hating on DayZ since the devs are unloyal and are dicks, they banned people who wanted a refund, they mislead people into buying paid betas, and basically screwing the fanbase.
The devs get what they deserve IMO.
skyrim wasnt broken on all platforms, i had it on PC from the start and it was fine. no broken anything, just the usualy hiccups any software has but far from broken


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Behind Enemy Lines (Bama Fans on Michigan)
I'll just give you a quick summary of what is being said in T-Town (That's Tuscaloosa for all of you north of Kentucky).
-Most fans believe that since Les Miles is a "Michigan Man", that Michigan will get a lot of input from him on how to beat Alabama.
-A lot of fans are convinced that Bama's D can make Denard Robinson a solely zone read QB. That Michigan's coaches won't have Denard putting the ball in the air all that often.
-Our secondary is young, so a lot of people are worried that Denard will be able to get chunks of yardage downfield on plays that he keeps alive.
-Quite a few fans believe this will be a lot like Bama's game against Va-Tech in 09, with Michigan scoring less than Va Tech managed.
-People are genuinely scared of Denard's ability to throw on the run.
-They were not impressed by the videos of Michigan's scrimmage. (Just a quick insight on that. People who put stock in Spring game, or practice scrimmage video are foolish)
-Most fans believe a "Shotgun Zone read" offense will be ineffective at moving the ball against Alabama.
-These are smart fans, they know Michigan is still recovering from a a size problem under the Rich Rodriguez era.
-Michigan's defense is an area of concern for a lot of folks. They know Mattison has beaten the Tide before, and know he can dial up a scheme that will cause us problems.
-Trent Richardson is gone, but this is probably the best offensive line that Alabama has had in 20 years. 4 returning starters give us a lot of hope that the running game won't suffer any setbacks.
-A few of the smarter posters have been warning people about the impact Ondre Pipkins could have. We think he'll play, and we think he'll see major time against us. (After watching this kids tape, I'm so happy Barrett Jones switched to center, Yikes!)
It's far too early for me to go into full break down mode, we have all summer for that. I'll continue sharing info from across enemy lines that hopefully we'll give you guys good reading material.
On a personal note. A lot of Bama fans have realized that I'm on here now, so I catch a lot of flack for it. I think we could see a few of the better posters join MgoBlog closer to the game, and I hope they do, they'd be a big plus to this community.
Edit: I should have noted that these are from 3-4 different sites. Sorry guys, I got lazy, it's been a very long week already and I'm exhausted.


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Freemium Medical Care? Indian Hospital Shows That A Charitable Hospital Can Still Make A Profit
from the premiums dept
At the Narayana, approximately 40 per cent of patients pay a reasonable price for their treatment, a small percentage - those who "want the frills of executive rooms" - pay a premium, a majority pays less than the market rate and 10 to 20 per cent pay virtually nothing. For the latter category, the hospital's charitable wing raises money to help compensate for the material costs of their treatment.So, again, it appears that it's a "small" number who are paying those extras, but those really do help make the hospital profitable and allow it to continue on its overall mission.
In any other hospital, those who could not afford to pay their medical bills would simply be sent away until they came up with the cash, but at the Narayana the hospital's charity wing helps them to find the money.
Of course, the cynical might suggest that the hospital could be even more profitable if it only catered to those super wealthy who want the extras. But that's not necessarily the case. From the description in the article, the scale of the hospital operation here actually helps to keep costs low. So they actually get benefits of the economies of scale by running a large hospital which treats all-comers. That allows them to keep their actual marginal expenses lower than others, and then by offering premiums for those who can afford it, they're able to produce a profit. Interesting stuff...


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The act of a private dancer nibling on the penis through your jeans. Another pioneer defines denim corn as someone who sharts themselves in a mexican restaurant and plays it off as though he sat in food.
I just got back from getting a lap dance in the back room and that stripper gave me some denim corn. It really hurt when she bit my privates, but I think I will go back for another round.
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The 1933 King Kong is many things. Like any piece of cultural history the film can be framed in various conversations privileging or critiquing its qualities. It's a cinematic tour-de-force in special effects. It's a myth-making vehicle that achieved a kind of cultural iconography equaled in cinema only by movie stars, Westerns, Star Wars, Samurai movies, the early 1930s run of Universal monster movies, etc.
Remakes are a very contentious subject in horror circles. The announcement of a remake is often met with jeering and throwing of tomatoes, but that knee-jerk reaction ignores that horror has had a long standing history of remakes.
"Q: The Winged Serpent" (1982)Director: Larry CohenWriter: Larry CohenStarring: Michael Moriarty, Candy Clark, David Carradine, Richard RoundtreeCompany: Shout! Factory
I don't know. I don't… know. Is "King Kong Escapes" just a criminally cheap cash-in on the diakaiju eiga (Japanese Giant Monster movies) explosion of the 1960's? Or is it perhaps a Japanese re-interpretation of "Plan 9 from Outer Space". Or, or, or is this film a sly wink at how artistic appropriation fueled by profit analysis models turn moderately clever mimics into culturally revered 'geniuses' and ultimately squeeze authentic artists into the fringes of industry, where they shelter to keep their art pure? I don't know.
Universal Studios is toying with a new attraction, namely a new 3D King Kong ride named "Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World". Here's hoping for more 3D Naomi Watts and less 3D Jack Black.
Straight from the 'a sequel to what?' news desk; directory Harry Bromly Davenport let slip that he will be releasing a sequel to 1983's "Xtro". On the bright side, it's an actual sequel and not a remake!
Columbia Pictures is starting up the "Men in Black 3" hype machine as they begin to throw around names for the planned sequel. Thrown around so far are Josh Brolin, Sascha Baron Cohen and Jemaine Clement of "Flight of the Conchords" fame. None of these names are a lock however, just a listing of who the studio hopes to snag.
Nerd goddess Felicia Day has signed on to Syfy's "Red", a modern day retelling of "Little Read Riding Hood". Swap out the innocence of a little girl going to see her granny with Day's family who makes their living hunting werewolves and that's your plot.
Actress Zelda Rubinstein, best known for her role as Tangina in Tobe Hooper's classic "Poltergeist," died of natural causes on Wednesday. She was 76.
Have you longed to feel the rancid breath of a giant ape on your face as he leaps over your head to attack a rampaging Tyrannosaurus Rex? If so, you're in the luck. Filmmaker Peter Jackson has helped Universal Studios relaunch their "King Kong" theme park ride, which will open its doors this summer. Remember to pack your banana hammock.
The first trailer for Capcom's upcoming live-action adaptation of "Dead Rising" has appeared online. It's cheap, it's ugly, and it's extremely violent. In other words, I'm giddy with excitement.
Anchor Bay recently announced they have acquired the rights to Agnieszka Wojtowicz-Vosloo's "After Life," a new horror/thriller starring Christina Ricci, Justin Long, and Liam Neeson. When this thing will see the light of day is still anybody's guess.
Mila Kunis joins Daron Aranofsky's "Black Swan", opposite Natalie Portman.
A new movie is in production based on the book "Kong: King of Skull Island", a prequel to "King Kong" that was released around the time of Peter Jackson's 2006 adaptation. Apparently it deals with how the giant became "king" of Skull Island (I guess that's self explanatory). Not sure how the story works with a bunch of apes and dinosaurs, but I'm sure there are some annoying humans in there somewhere.
Word coming out of Japan is that "The Host 2" has found some investors, although they're still trying to decide between multiple scripts that have been written.
Poster for the indie "All About Evil", starring Natasha Lyonne, about a young woman who inherits her family's theater chain and brings it back to life with a series of "all too real" grisly, gory short films.


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Despite the massive profits Microsoft enjoys, the company is failing, Brass argues. "Microsoft has become a clumsy, uncompetitive innovator," Brass writes, "Its products are lampooned, often unfairly but sometimes with good reason. Its image has never recovered from the antitrust prosecution of the 1990s. Its marketing has been inept for years; remember the 2008 ad in which Bill Gates was somehow persuaded to literally wiggle his behind at the camera?"
Microsoft just concluded a massively successful quarter, but all of it comes from Windows and Office, the old mainstays of the Redmond giant, developed decades ago. Brass likens it to GM and their reliance on trucks and SUVs, and "Microsoft can't count on these venerable products to sustain it forever".
He thinks it's because Microsoft never developed a true system for innovation; in fact, the company has developed a system that hinders innovation. Brass states that despite the massive budgets, best corporate laboratories in the world, and its three CTOs, Redmond somehow manages to "frustrate the efforts of its visionary thinkers".
The two examples Brass details are telling. The first one deals with ClearType, the technology employed by Microsoft in Windows to make fonts easier to read on liquid crystal displays; originally, it was developed to help sell e-books, but it also happened to give Microsoft a potential advantage for devices with flat panels. "But it also annoyed other Microsoft groups that felt threatened by our success," Brass reminisces.
"Engineers in the Windows group falsely claimed it made the display go haywire when certain colors were used," he goes on, "The head of Office products said it was fuzzy and gave him headaches. The vice president for pocket devices was blunter: he'd support ClearType and use it, but only if I transferred the program and the programmers to his control. As a result, even though it received much public praise, internal promotion and patents, a decade passed before a fully operational version of ClearType finally made it into Windows."
Even more painful is his example regarding tablet PCs, the program he headed ten years ago. "When we were building the tablet PC in 2001, the vice president in charge of Office at the time decided he didn't like the concept," he recalls, "The tablet required a stylus, and he much preferred keyboards to pens and thought our efforts doomed. To guarantee they were, he refused to modify the popular Office applications to work properly with the tablet. So if you wanted to enter a number into a spreadsheet or correct a word in an e-mail message, you had to write it in a special pop-up box, which then transferred the information to Office. Annoying, clumsy and slow."
To this day, Office still doesn't work properly on tablet PCs. So, despite the massive amounts of money the company poured into the tablet PC concept, it failed massively. In essence, Microsoft allowed the project to be sabotaged, Brass claims.
Besides internal rivalry and jealousy, Brass points to another problem within Microsoft: the preference to develop software ("highly profitable") without developing hardware ("highly risky"). "This made economic sense when the company was founded in 1975, but now makes it far more difficult to create tightly integrated, beautifully designed products like an iPhone or TiVo," he argues, "And, yes, part of the problem has been an understandable caution in the wake of the antitrust settlement. Timing has also been poor - too soon on Web TV, too late on iPods."
The final words are harsh - very harsh. "At Microsoft, it has created a dysfunctional corporate culture in which the big established groups are allowed to prey upon emerging teams, belittle their efforts, compete unfairly against them for resources, and over time hector them out of existence," he writes, "It's not an accident that almost all the executives in charge of Microsoft's music, e-books, phone, online, search and tablet efforts over the past decade have left."
I do not find it inherently sad that Microsoft is failing. It's a company, and as a result, I don't give two flying monkeys about them. What I do find sad, however, is that all those bright minds working at the company, who probably have great ideas that could potentially change the world, never get a chance to fully shine because of this rotten corporate culture.
The only bit of good news in that regard that I can find here is that Brass left the company in 2004, so maybe things have changed since then, or are changing as we speak. Windows 7 and Office 2007 sure are great products, so who knows - maybe things are getting better.


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Law Practice Magazine
Every March, thousands flock to ABA TECHSHOW to hear top legal technology experts present on all the hot topics. In "Tidbit" we feature a snippet of sage advice from a presentation, and then post the complete paper at www.techshow.com/bestpapers.
ABA TECHSHOW® wraps up each year with the fast and furious 60 Sites in 60 Minutes presentation, where panelists quickly review the hottest new sites for lawyers and legal professionals. This perennial favorite is always one of the best-attended sessions, offering practical sites along with some just plain fun ones. Here are just a few of the sites featured at last month's show.
• Kayak.com is a noncommercial travel site aggregator that allows you to instantly compare prices for most hotels, air carriers and rental car companies. It is great for those on a schedule as you can filter results by take-off and arrival times, price and number of stops.
• TimeBridge.com helps you avoid those meeting scheduling nightmares. Just select a few dates for your meeting, and the site will send e-mail invites to your attendees, canvassing their availability. Once everyone has responded, a meeting time is set and a confirmation e-mail goes out. Timebridge integrates with Outlook and Google calendars.
• go2web20.net Still trying to figure out Web 2.0? This directory offers a huge list of sites and services in the Web 2.0 space. They are displayed visually and searchable by type (calendar, wiki and so on).
• NanoScan.com comes in handy when you want a quick second opinion. It runs a full diagnostic scan on your computer for viruses, spyware and Trojans in less than a minute.
• Grandcentral.com , just acquired by Google, gives you one phone number and voice mail inbox for all your lines for life.
• TheMacLawyer.com is a must-read blog for anyone using a Mac in the legal environment. It's written by ABA TECHSHOW speaker Ben Stevens.
• And just for some fun, check out CubicleFreakout at www.eyegas.com/cubiclefreakout. This is a great site when you need a laugh on a bad day.
For an annotated list of all 60 sites from the presentation, visit www.techshow.com/60sitesHOF , or read the complete paper by using the bestpapers link.


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Recipe: Vegetarian Dduk Gook (Korean Rice Cake Soup)
Do you have any New Year's cooking traditions? For some, the day brings black-eyed peas. With my boyfriend's Korean family, we always sip dduk gook, a clean and soothing soup made with rice cakes, green onions, eggs, and seaweed. In addition to being a lucky New Year dish, dduk gook can also be a simple comfort food for any winter day.
One of my cooking resolutions is to document family members' recipes, so it was really special to start the year learning how to make this dish from my boyfriend's mom. Because I'm a vegetarian, she has adapted many of her traditional recipes, and in this case, my boyfriend says he actually prefers the meatless version!
Traditionally, dduk gook is made with beef, chicken, or anchovy broth and sometimes includes meat-filled mandoo, or dumplings. This version uses vegetarian broth made from radish, onion, carrot, and kombu (which, as you can see from the pictures, were then transferred to another pot and incorporated into a fish stew – a wonderful example of frugal cooking).
This soup's main ingredient, dduk, is made of rice, and the texture is a cross between mochi and pasta – chewy, filling, and comforting. You can find flat ovals of dduk at Korean markets or online at KoaMart and HMart.
For the roasted seaweed, Korean-style seaweed seasoned with sesame oil and salt is preferable, but plain roasted seaweed sheets are also fine to use (just season the soup with sesame oil and salt or soy sauce, if desired).
Vegetarian Dduk Gook (Korean Rice Cake Soup)
Serves 4
For broth
6 cups water
1/4 pound Korean radish or daikon, sliced
1 small onion, chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
6-inch strip kombu
For soup
1 pound dduk (oval rice cakes), soaked in water overnight or at least 2 hours
3 scallions, coarsely chopped
1 egg, beaten
2 sheets roasted seaweed
Black pepper
To make broth
Combine broth ingredients in a large pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Strain.
To make soup
Bring broth to a simmer. Add dduk and simmer for 20 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine scallions and egg. Add to the pot and stir until distributed.
Tear and crumble seaweed into the pot and stir until combined.
Serve hot. Garnish with black pepper to taste.
Related: Recipe: Vegetarian Naengmyun (Korean Cold Noodles)
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Apple Strudel
Great, I thought! I had never made a Strudel at home, so although we had the option to be creative with the filling I decided that I would keep it simple. I decided to do just the classic Apple Strudel. Yeah, right….
Ok, but let's start with the Strudel itself:
Strudel dough + toasted bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) golden rum
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) raisins
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon (80 g) sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick / 115 g) unsalted butter, melted, divided
- 1 1/2 cups (350 ml) fresh bread crumbs
- strudel dough (recipe below)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml, about 60 g) coarsely chopped walnuts
- 2 pounds (900 g) tart cooking apples, peeled, cored and cut into ¼ inch-thick slices (use apples that hold their shape during baking)
Mix the rum and raisins in a bowl. Mix the cinnamon and sugar in another bowl. Heat 3 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the breadcrumbs and cook whilst stirring until golden and toasted. This will take about 3 minutes. Let it cool completely. Put the rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with baking paper (parchment paper). Make the strudel dough as described below. Spread about 3 tablespoons of the remaining melted butter over the dough using your hands (a bristle brush could tear the dough, you could use a special feather pastry brush instead of your hands). Sprinkle the buttered dough with the bread crumbs. Spread the walnuts about 3 inches (8 cm) from the short edge of the dough in a 6-inch-(15cm)-wide strip. Mix the apples with the raisins (including the rum), and the cinnamon sugar. Spread the mixture over the walnuts. Fold the short end of the dough onto the filling. Lift the tablecloth at the short end of the dough so that the strudel rolls onto itself. Transfer the strudel to the prepared baking sheet by lifting it. Curve it into a horseshoe to fit. Tuck the ends under the strudel. Brush the top with the remaining melted butter. Bake the strudel for about 30 minutes or until it is deep golden brown. Cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing. Use a serrated knife and serve either warm or at room temperature. It is best on the day it is baked.
- 1 1/3 cups (200 g) unbleached flour
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 7 tablespoons (105 ml) water, plus more if needed
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) vegetable oil, plus additional for coating the dough
- 1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar
Rolling the dough
Combine the flour and salt in a stand-mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix the water, oil and vinegar in a measuring cup. Add the water/oil mixture to the flour with the mixer on low speed. You will get a soft dough. Make sure it is not too dry, add a little more water if necessary. Take the dough out of the mixer. Change to the dough hook. Put the dough ball back in the mixer. Let the dough knead on medium until you get a soft dough ball with a somewhat rough surface.2. Take the dough out of the mixer and continue kneading by hand on an unfloured work surface. Knead for about 2 minutes. Pick up the dough and throw it down hard onto your working surface occasionally. Shape the dough into a ball and transfer it to a plate. Oil the top of the dough ball lightly. Cover the ball tightly with plastic wrap. Allow to stand for 30-90 minutes (longer is better).3. It would be best if you have a work area that you can walk around on all sides like a 36 inch (90 cm) round table or a work surface of 23 x 38 inches (60 x 100 cm). Cover your working area with table cloth, dust it with flour and rub it into the fabric. Put your dough ball in the middle and roll it out as much as you can. Pick the dough up by holding it by an edge. This way the weight of the dough and gravity can help stretching it as it hangs. Using the back of your hands to gently stretch and pull the dough. You can use your forearms to support it.4. The dough will become too large to hold. Put it on your work surface. Leave the thicker edge of the dough to hang over the edge of the table. Place your hands underneath the dough and stretch and pull the dough thinner using the backs of your hands. Stretch and pull the dough until it's about 2 feet (60 cm) wide and 3 feet (90 cm) long, it will be tissue-thin by this time. Cut away the thick dough around the edges with scissors. The dough is now ready to be filled.
Ok, now that the strudel is done it's time to move on to the ice cream!
To transform the apple strudel into an ice cream I've used all the flavours that went into the filling. I started with a cinnamon ice cream base and then added caramelized apples, toasted walnuts and rum soaked raisins.
A sprinkling of baked crunchy strudel dough doesn't hurt!
- 250 ml cream
- 250 ml milk
- 60 gr (2 oz) glucose
- 100 gr (3.5 oz) sugar
- 8 egg yolks
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 3 apples (sliced and caramelized in 1 tbsp butter and 1/8 tsp cinnamon & 2 tbsp sugar)
- ¼ cup toasted walnuts
- 2 tbsp raisins
- 1 tbsp rum
- Baked crunchy dough
Heat the cream, milk, glucose and cinnamon almost until boiling point. In a bowl mix well the yolks and sugar. Slowly add the milk mixture to the yolks, always mixing so the yolks would curdle. Transfer everything to the pan again and heat on low, always mixing, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon but don't let it boil. Pass thru a sieve and cool completely (preferably in an ice bath). Churn only when it's fully chilled. Meanwhile prepare the other ingredients: soak the raisins in the rum, toast the walnuts in the oven (10-12 minutes ate 170ºC/ 325ºF) and caramelize the apples with the cinnamon sugar and butter in a pan. Let all cool completely. Churn the cinnamon ice cream and when it's almost ready to take out of the ice cream maker add the apples, nuts and raisins and let it all be well incorporated. Take to the freezer to fully harden for about 3 hours. You can serve it with crushed baked strudel dough.
Apple Strudel AND Apple Strudel Ice Cream
I can't decide witch one I prefer… While I think about it I'm going to check all the other strudels that my fellow Baring Bakers did.


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Skip to comments.What is reddit.com
Posted on 02/05/2009 6:26:45 PM PST by arkadyka
Anyone familiar with that website? I noticed I was getting some hits from that source, apparently someone submitted one of my articles there.
Yet, I am browsing some of the content and it appears to be almost the opposite of FR. Like, truly, opposite - it's like accidentallly stumbling into a bad neighborhood. Massive smears against GOP, Republicans, etc.
Just looking for some insight.
Opposite of FR?
There are many sites:
Digg.com, YouTube.com, Facebook.com...
They all flood their frontpages with anti-Republican stuff. The only reason is because, Conservatives are too detached from the internet to actually be involved in those sites too much to "change the numbers" in our favor.
I've noticed Digg has a slightly growing number of conservatives, but as for the rest... most of them are /b/tards and DailyKos/DUers.
I have videos on youtube.com and there is a great mix of both.
digg.com i sometimes use, but can't seem to get much traction.
facebook has both, but remember facebook is a frontier of the youth. You know where the youth stands :)
Picture, news story and video posting site. Some of it isn't family oriented.
They also skew young and uninformed. Or at least inexperienced with the real world away from their PCs.
They also skew young and uninformed. Or at least inexperienced with the real world away from their PCs.
Next time you need your PC fixed one of us will be sure to throw in another service that you "need" :p
Reddit is a site where you or anyone else can post a link to something they found on the internet or where they can ask a question (like on this forum). We do tend to be more liberal on many subjects, but there are plenty of sub-reddits which have more conservative subject matter if thats something you would like (you can turn off the other reddits).
> They also skew young and uninformed. Or at least inexperienced with the real world away from their PCs.
It is interesting that you would say this. Do you care to elaborate or is that simply your opinion based solely off of the fact that most redditors disagree with your beliefs?
I would like to invite you to share your beliefs on reddit and allow us to share our beliefs with you. I think you will find that the majority of redditors are both well informed and possessing a plethora of life experiences.
Certainly we have users that are less mature, whether it is because of their age or simply because they are closed minded in regards to their political beliefs. But are you willing to tell me that the members of freerepublic never blindly follow beliefs that might be wrong?
Like ever community we have reasonable and unreasonable members, if we take the time to talk to one another instead of simply dismissing the other side as humours drival we might all learn something.
- Reader Rebbit
My brother regularly has me submit links to his comic "Geeks On Caffeine" to reddit.com, and the response from this forum's readers is overwhelmingly negative.
It's apparent the problem lies not with the comic itself. The art is excellent and he regularly receives positive remarks from the folks here at FR and through e-mail. No, the problem lies in the fact that the comic is conservative in subject matter and routinely exposes liberals for the frauds they are.
Conversely, comics that are voted up on reddit.com are chock full of sexual material, awash in profanity and skew heavily to liberal beliefs. The jokes thay laud are simplistic, boorish and can be classified as "toilet humor" better than 90% of the time.
While I have no demographics to validate the average reader of reddit.com's age or political beliefs, it is clear to me through numerous exchanges that they lack maturity in their criticicsm and lack the ability to form cogent arguments.
I continue to submit to reddit.com because it's a great outlet for exposing geeksoncaffeine.com, but have come to realize that those who are regulars are some of the most obnoxious, hyper-emotional, hateful and vapid people you will ever come across on the internet.
Answer: YES, YES, YES !!
It starts the name with RED, heck that ought to tell ya something.
Just don't play against my wife or her sister. They'll kill ya.
My apologies if you were insulted by my earlier comments. I've had few experiences with reddit and was going by the reputation that it was as overrun with young liberals as digg.com is.
And, yes, I find that most of those that disagree with me on issues on digg can't hold up their end of the conversation other than spewing back what some lib teacher fed them. I've had few intelligent rebuttals (but there have been a few).
Yes, just like redstate.com, that bastion of marxism that it is!
You're still here? Thought you would have left already to that land of impartiality where they discuss "scientific" socialism and youth in asia.
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Why? Because you can! And pickle, and jam, or otherwise celebrate the resurgence of the domestic arts our forebears held so dear. Put on your best apron and step into our kitchen, won't you?
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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — When fourth-grader Koregan Quintanilla was talking with his classmates about where they wanted to go more than anyplace else in the world, his answer wasn't an amusement park, sporting event or kids restaurant. It was "his" fire station.
Koregan was abandoned in 2002 at an Arlington fire station when he was just a few hours old. Texas' Baby Moses law allows a parent to leave an unharmed infant up to 60 days old at a fire station or hospital with no questions asked. Child Protective Services then takes custody of the babies.
On Thursday evening, Koregan got his wish for his 10th birthday. He met the Arlington firefighter who saved him, rode on a fire truck and toured the station. He hugged Arlington firefighter Wesley Keck and said he was "very nice."
Keck said he was excited about seeing the boy for the first time since finding a baby carrier outside the station on a cold November morning. He said he did a double take before rushing outside. He moved the blanket aside and saw a sleeping baby, then gently picked up the carrier and walked inside to tell his colleagues the shocking news, he said.
"I announced that somebody had left us a gift," Keck said Thursday. "I checked him out, and he seemed fine. I don't remember him crying. I held him, and he slept a lot. I have four kids, and some of the other firefighters are fathers, so taking care of babies wasn't new to us."
Koregan's mother, Rebecca Quintanilla, said her son, who turned 10 last week, always has known he was adopted and has watched TV news footage from when he was found at the fire station. This year, when Koregan began showing more interest in meeting the firefighter, she tracked Keck down and planned a reunion.
"He's a very good kid, kind, shy and he's always giving things away to people," Quintanilla said. "After talking to Mr. Keck, I think he's like that. I do believe Koregan has some traits from Mr. Keck, although he just spent a few hours with him."
Since 2009, 43 babies have been dropped off at fire stations and hospitals in Texas, said Marissa Gonzales, a spokeswoman for the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. All states have similar laws, but Texas was the first to create the Baby Moses law, signing it into law in 1999. It took effect in 2001.
Quintanilla, who has five other children, all adopted, said she is grateful for the Baby Moses law — although it means Koregan never will have a way of finding his biological mother or his medical history unless she comes forward.
"It's amazing, because there are terrified women who have no idea what to do," she said. "There's a window of time when they can make a choice."
Keck, a firefighter for 26 years, agreed.
"I'm happy the way it turned out," he said. "I didn't do anything special. I happened to be in the right place at the right time."


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Stamford, Conn., January 17, 2014 – WWE, the Pearson Foundation and the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) today announced the launch of the 2014 WrestleMania Reading Challenge, giving students ages 4-18 the chance to win a trip to WrestleMania 30 on Sunday, April 6 in New Orleans or have a WWE Superstar visit their school.
Beginning today through Friday, March 7, students can sign up for the WrestleMania Reading Challenge at WWEReadingSuperstar.com. Through WWE's expanded partnership with Pearson Foundation's digital reading initiative, We Give Books, and YALSA, children between the ages of 4-12 can select a WWE Superstar Reading Buddy and read digital books to participate, while teens ages 13-18 can select a WWE Superstar Pen Pal, read a book and write an essay.
WWE will make a financial contribution to We Give Books and YALSA in order to support literacy initiatives and provide access to books for children across the United States. WWE and its Superstars will also continue to host reading celebrations, visiting kids at local schools and libraries to stress the importance of reading. The celebrations will include special visits from the We Give Books ReadMobile. We Give Books is a digital initiative created by the Penguin Group and the Pearson Foundation to equip families, classrooms and libraries with print and online books for children.
Additionally, WWE will utilize all of its platforms, including TV broadcasts, live events, digital and social media to encourage children to read at school, at home, in their local library or wherever they're inspired to read.
"Encouraging a lifelong love of reading is at the heart of the We Give Books initiative," said Pearson Foundation President and CEO Mark Nieker. "Through this important partnership with WWE and YALSA, we are looking to reach more children and their families this year with the message of reading, giving and sharing."
"It's a sobering fact that nearly 40 percent of high school graduates are not proficient in traditional literacy skills," said YALSA President Shannon Peterson. "Together WWE, Pearson and YALSA can make strides towards alleviating this societal problem and building brighter futures for our nation's youth."
"WWE is proud to continue its long-standing commitment to literacy initiatives through our partnership with We Give Books and YALSA," said Stephanie McMahon, Chief Brand Officer, WWE. "Children are more digitally connected today than ever before and the WrestleMania Reading Challenge provides them with a unique opportunity to read books both online and in the library."
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Bulls' Butler making most of opportunity
By Mike McGraw
Tom Thibodeau has repeated these lines roughly 18,000 times since becoming head coach of the Bulls, whenever the topic is injured or missing players.
"Everyone in that locker room is capable."
"We have more than enough to win with."
"If you're in this league, you're a great player."
Stale as they may be, those lines have held true since Luol Deng aggravated a hamstring injury late in the third quarter Friday at Boston.
Second-year forward Jimmy Butler stepped in and immediately delivered some tough baskets in late-game situations. That's not only a slight surprise for a guy who is supposed to be a defensive specialist, it's also one of the toughest assignments in the NBA.
"I feel like that's what Lu does for this team. So when he's out, I've got to try to fill his shoes," Butler said after Saturday's 85-82 overtime loss to Memphis. "Really big shoes to fill on your own, but all I can do is try the best I can."
In the Boston game, Butler scored 6 straight points in overtime of an eventual victory.
His first NBA start Saturday at the United Center didn't result in a great start. But he scored 14 of his game-high 18 points in the fourth quarter and overtime as the Bulls rallied from a 17-point deficit.
"Everybody on this team is capable of being a starter," teammate Taj Gibson said, echoing his coach. "Everybody on the team believes in each other."
At the end of the third quarter, Butler was 1-for-9 from the field and was being outscored 14-4 by Grizzlies counterpart Rudy Gay. Butler credited teammates Joakim Noah and Carlos Boozer for helping set him straight and said Deng provided some pointers during halftime.
"It was nerve-wracking a first," Butler said. "I was frustrated. I was rushing things. Jo and Booz and Nate (Robinson) and everybody just saying, 'Man, calm down. Play like you're coming off the bench and play hard.'
"I feel like (Gay) started to whup my (butt) at one point. I had to man up and be like, 'We've got to stop him if we want a chance of winning this game. We've got to get some stops.'
"Whenever I said that to myself, Jo said that to me, Booz said that to me -- it was different matchup for me."
By the time the game was over, Butler outscored Gay 18-16 and shot a slightly better percentage from the field.
Butler's conditioning was impressive. Not only did he play nearly 48 minutes Saturday, in overtime he sprinted the length of the court to convert a fastbreak lay-in off a long pass from Boozer.
Then after Robinson lost the ball in the final minute of overtime with the Bulls down by 3, Butler chased down Gay from behind and got a steal that at least gave the Bulls a chance for a tying 3-pointer.
"I feel like that's my job to hustle and play hard," he said. "Tired, fresh legs -- do whatever it takes to help this team win."
Butler admitted feeling tired when the game was over but wished he were more tired. Since the Bulls ultimately lost in overtime, he felt he could have done more.
As luck would have it, Butler's family was in town from Tomball, Texas, so they got to witness his first professional start first hand. On Monday, they probably will see him take a long turn guarding Kobe Bryant when the Los Angeles Lakers visit the UC.
Chicago traditionally loves hustling players, so it made sense when Butler received a loud ovation during pregame introductions.
"It was great. It brought me back to my college days (at Marquette), to tell you the truth," Butler said. "I love this city, man, and I feel like if we just keep playing hard, everything will turn around."
Asked if he hears many compliments from Bulls fans around town, he passed on the question. "I'm not around town that much," he said. "I like to be in the house."


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In this talk, Vijay Seshadri will examine the origins and the scope of Bishop's visionary ambitions, her complicated, paradoxical relationship to the religious traditions that shaped her thought, and, finally, her ability to expose, in small poems and large, the fundamental questions underlying our experience.
A joint initiative with the Poetry Society of America, Branching Out: Poetry for the 21st Century is funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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