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After days of attacks on the man said to be Barack Obama's top pick to be his next Defense secretary, Chuck Hagel's friends are speaking out on his behalf.
As for his adversaries, they're pushing somebody else to run the Pentagon: Former Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Michèle Flournoy.
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First, Hagel's allies: In response to sustained criticism by pro-Israel voices, Hagel's former aides on Wednesday released a fact sheet outlining his positions on national security, Israel and the Middle East.
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"Chuck Hagel is being misrepresented as anti-Israel and 'soft' on Iran, Hamas and Hezbollah. These accusations misrepresent Sen. Hagel's positions on national security, Israel and the Middle East," according to the fact sheet.
The document defends him on the suggestion that he is insufficiently pro-Israel, quoting from Hagel's 2008 book, "America: Our Next Chapter": "At its core, there will always be a special and historic bond with Israel exemplified by our continued commitment to Israel's defense," he wrote.
Separately, a group of nine former ambassadors signed a letter, obtained by POLITICO, that put their support behind Hagel, calling him "an impeccable choice" to be Defense secretary. The signatories included Nicholas Burns, the former undersecretary of State for political affairs; Ryan Crocker, the former ambassador to Iraq and Afghanistan; and Edward Djerejian, a former ambassador to Israel and Syria.
Others who know him are responding with strong words of their own.
"I think the criticisms come from a very small, clearly prejudiced minority that has taken pretty much everything that he's said out of context to further their own cause," said retired Brig. Gen. Stephen Cheney, CEO of the American Security Project, of which Hagel is a board member. "Absolutely ridiculous, that criticism."
Former State Department spokesman P.J. Crowley called the contention that Hagel is insufficiently pro-Israel "a false argument."
"The national security interests of the United States and Israel are different," Crowley said. "If you look at Sen. Hagel's record you will see that he has been extremely supportive about the strategic relationship between the United States and Israel, but where their interests diverge, he hasn't been shy about saying so."
Retired Adm. William Fallon, who worked with Hagel in a number of military positions, called him exactly the kind of person sorely lacking in the arena right now.
"It's unfortunate [he is being attacked], and illustrative of where we are politically in this country," he said. "I'm personally fed up with the continual partisan bickering ... Sen. Chuck Hagel is smart, savvy, very pragmatic and I have found him to be very straightforward."
Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.), who is Jewish, said he did not object to what has become one big point of contention about Hagel: an allusion to the "Jewish lobby," in reference to advocates for Israel in Congress and elsewhere.
"I don't think there's anything wrong with having Portuguese lobbies, Jewish lobbies, Greek lobbies," Frank said. "I think he'd be very good. ... You need someone intelligent to help cut that budget."
Hagel, through a spokesman, declined to comment.
Unlike some presidential nominees, he has proven controversial after the White House leaks that he was at the top of the list to run the Pentagon. Half a dozen defense lobbyists told POLITICO they were unenthusiastic about him — at best.


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When we remember Joe Dumars as a player with the Pistons, we recall the Bad Boys Era.
The duels in the heat of spring with Michael Jordan and the Bulls. How Joe stood toe to toe with such unrelenting cool and toughness against Larry Bird and the Celtics, and Magic Johnson and the "Showtime" version of the Lakers.
We don't remember the last years. Dumars in the teal uniform with that ridiculous horse's head for a logo, and the Pistons with either losing records or experiencing playoff failure.
As the Pistons' President of Basketball Operations, Dumars is kind of in the same place. Brilliance early in his career. An improbable resurrection of the Pistons, turning what seemed to be their darkest hour -- the departure of Grant Hill -- into an NBA championship and a run to six straight Eastern Conference finals.
Followed now by a darker time with Dumars trying to revive the glory of not-so-long-ago.
The Pistons won 27 games last season. It wasn't just a product of rebuilding, but of a team with bad balance on the floor (too many guards and perimeter players and little inside) and poor chemistry (veterans such as Richard Hamilton and Tayshaun Prince tied to the Pistons because of their contracts, not practicality.)
The good part about being a terrible basketball team, at least theoretically, is that the NBA Draft is supposed to be the great elixir.
Trouble is, as the Pistons prepare for Thursday's NBA Draft, their options at seventh overall in the first round hardly appear franchise invigorating.
Especially given the Pistons are openly for sale and in a state of flux.
Perhaps the most used phrase in describing the Pistons draft hopes is, "They may trade up to take Kentucky big man DeMarcus Cousins ..."
He is a big player whose conditioning and desire have been widely questioned. He looks more like just what the Pistons don't need.
There are other big players, who may be available at seventh overall. None seem like game changers. Cole Aldrich from Kansas, who didn't seem to improve from his second to third seasons in college, a sign he might be about as good as he is going to get. Greg Monroe from Georgetown. Ekpe Udoh of Baylor. Want a stretch. Here's one: Solomon Alabi from Florida State. He is definitely big. Would Dumars honestly think about another European big man after the Darko Milicic fiasco? What about France's Kevin Seraphin then? How about Ed Davis from North Carolina?
If all these names with the exception of Cousins, Aldrich, Udoh and Davis seem unfamiliar, you're not alone. And those are not household names, that's for sure.
With each passing year, the NBA Draft becomes more uncertain.
That's especially true when the only need is size. What is the role of the big man in today's NBA anyway?
Of all the players mentioned above -- and there is high probability one of them will be the Pistons' selection, I find Udoh the best fit. He isn't skilled offensively, but does he need to be? Forget scoring. The value of an inside player is rebounding and interior defense. Guarding the rim. Scoring is gravy.
Udoh played at Michigan for awhile -- and wasn't very good. But he has made himself into a player through hard work. The Pistons could use a little bit of that. No, make it they could use a lot of it.
But regardless the direction Dumars goes, draft night is unlikely to be splash night. The talent pool just isn't that good nor deep for what the Pistons are so obviously lacking.
To get better, Dumars must get creative. That means somehow unloading Prince or Hamilton or both -- and get
ting something really good in return.
A player or two that doesn't seem that good at first, but turns out that way.
It gets back to evaluation and scouting. Seeing something in a player others don't and being right. Like Dumars was when he traded Jerry Stackhouse for Hamilton and signed Chauncey Billups as a free agent.
Dumars is widely panned for his drafts, but he did hit on Prince and Mehmet Okur and maybe, probably, seemingly -- OK, the jury is still out -- Rodney Stuckey.
These are desperate times for the Pistons, and perhaps Dumars' legacy in the front office is on the line.
Does it call for desperate measures? Nah. That never works.
Creative measures? Now that's a different story.
That calls for more than just calling out the name of any of the above-mentioned big men Thursday night.
It means trading up or trading down. Or it means the pick just being one move - maybe a minor one in the grand scheme -- in what has to be a busy summer.
Otherwise it will be akin to Dumars sitting on his hands.

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My Own View on Women
On Monday, the world marked International Women's Day [1]. As a husband and father of strong, wonderful women, I am always very much aware of the occasion. But as the Vice President responsible for the gender portfolio [2] at the World Bank, women's day became a powerful reminder of all the things we still need to do in the quest for gender equality.
Women earn some 22% less in salary than their male counterparts, and their access to credit is limited. In Africa [3], for instance, women receive 1% of total credit going to agriculture though they represent a majority of workers in the sector. In addition, women's risk of dying from maternal causes in developing countries is 13 times higher than in industrialized nations.
The Bank has done its share in trying to overcome these problems, but we haven't always been a shining example. It took us 33 years from our creation to appoint a Women in Development Adviser. Twenty years after that, Jim Wolfensohn gave his first major speech as Bank president at the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, and proposed universal primary education for girls and boys by 2010. Finally, we established a Director position for Gender and we adopted a gender strategy in 2001.
Between 1995 and 2000, the Bank lent over US$3.4 billion for girls' education programs and was the single largest lender in the world for health, nutrition and population projects, three-quarters of which contained gender-responsive actions.
Unfortunately, some other areas did not perform as well. In fact, our operations in sectors where we historically invest most money, such as infrastructure and agriculture, often lacked gender consideration. So in 2007 we came up with a Gender Action Plan [4] to include gender issues in the activities and operations taking place particularly in these areas. Here are some of the reasons.
Development outcomes improve when a road project accounts for women's particular needs in its design. Bank-financed projects in Peru and Guatemala [5] that incorporated women's needs from the beginning led to women's reduced work burdens, increased access to markets, earnings and employment.
And in land rights, a recent example in Ethiopia [6] is striking. About 20 million land use certificates were issued to some six million households in less than two years through a highly participatory process. The project showed how relatively simple and cheap measures such as having two lines printed on the title deed to indicate joint ownership between husband and spouse made a key difference for women—the majority of agricultural workers in sub-Saharan Africa.
So I am optimistic. And not because we have all the answers, but because progress is a reality. Today, women govern in countries as diverse as Germany, Chile and Liberia; live longer than their mothers and grandmothers; and have an increasing participation in the labor force.
Here at the Bank we will continue to make every effort to achieve gender equality. And not only because it is good for women but because there cannot be development without them.
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The deployment comes at a time when Iowa National Guard units have been stretched thin, placing stress on Iowa's civilian soldiers and families. "Six years of war and more than 10,000 mobilized soldiers and airmen leaves no doubt we are an organization that is stretched and stressed," Iowa National Guard Adjunct General Ron Dardis said in his "Condition of the Guard" address to the General Assembly in February.
"We see it in the faces of our warriors sent off on their second, and in some cases, third deployments since 9-11; we see it in our families, asked to endure lengthy and in some cases repeated separations; and we see it in returning soldiers and airmen, struggling to reintegrate with their families and routines of their daily lives," Dardis said.
"Ladies and Gentlemen: this is what keeps me awake at night. I worry so much for the health and well-being of our soldiers and airmen and their families," Dardis said. "We are trying to assist in every way possible and yet it never seems like enough."
The Des Moines-based fighter wing is no stranger to flying in the Middle East region. About 400 members of the unit were deployed to the Persian Gulf in 2005 to launch F-16 missions over Iraq, and the unit was deployed six times to Turkey and Kuwait between 1992 and 2002 to patrol "no-fly" zones set up over Iraq after the 1991 Gulf War to protect Kurds in the north and Shiite Muslims in the south from the Baghdad government led by Saddam Hussein.
In their upcoming deployment, the airmen of the 132nd Fighter Wing will launch F-16 aircraft over Iraq to attack enemy forces and search for improvised explosive devices, Lt. Col. James Freese, the wing's executive officer, said in a statement. The Iowa Guard's F-16 aircraft are armed with radar-guided missiles, heat-seeking missiles and laser-guided bombs. The detachment headed to the Gulf includes pilots, mechanics, and specialists in aviation electronics, weapons and other technical areas.
"We've been gearing up for this for quite some time, at least two or three months. We are fully trained and ready to go do it," Tech. Sgt. Todd Fee, 33, a weapons systems specialist, told the Des Moines Register.
About 1,000 members of the Iowa National Guard are now on active duty. The number includes about 550 in Iraq, 50 in Afghanistan, 330 in Kosovo and 90 in the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt. Since the September 2001 terrorist attacks, about 11,000 Iowa Guard members have been on active duty.
"We are going to do what we are asked to do, and hopefully come home safely," Staff Sgt. Jacob Hermanson, an F-16 crew chief, told the Register. He said he expects to work 12 hours a day, seven days a week in Iraq.
Iowa Delegation Steps up Efforts to Give Guard Greater Voice
Recognizing the strain the multiple deployments have placed on civilian soldiers, members of the Iowa delegation, except Republican Rep. Steve King, sent a letter to the House and Senate Armed Services Committee yesterday, asking them to enhance the functions of the National Guard Bureau so that the National Guard has a voice in decisions made by the Pentagon leadership.
"As you well know, the National Guard is serving our country at an unprecedented level," the delegation wrote in the letter. "Lengthy and multiple deployments are placing great strains on National Guard troops and families, as well as on National Guard equipment and readiness levels."
Moreover, the delegation highlighted the National Guard's shifting role from a strategic reserve to operational. We are concerned that Pentagon policies and culture have not shifted accordingly," the delegation wrote. "Unfortunately, while National Guard soldiers are increasingly being utilized along with active duty forces, we have seen the Pentagon often make decisions that directly impact the National Guard without properly consulting the National Guard or incorporating their requests."
Last year, Congress passed the National Guard Empowerment Act, which included a number of provisions that would ease the strain on state Guard units, members and their families. Moreover, Congress has proposed a bill, the National Guard Empowerment and State-National Defense Integration Act of 2008, which would address other provisions not included in last year's bill.
Some key provisions of the latter bill include: making the chief of the National Guard Bureau a full member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff as well as designate several key Air Force and Army positions for National Guard members, give the National Guard a formal role in identifying equipment needs, and protect the National Guard's lead role in domestic response.
To help illustrate the delegation's concerns, the delegation used the recent deployment of the 1st Battalion, 133rd Infantry of the Iowa National Guard to highlight the disconnect between the DOD and the National Guard, and of the need for reform. The 133rd was deployed to Iraq in the spring of 2006 and was originally scheduled to return home in April 2007, but had its tour of duty extended as part of last year's troop surge. When the Pentagon lengthened their tour of duty, the Guard members learned of this extension through the media and family members, instead of through the proper chain of command.
"This improper notification caused much unneeded stress and anxiety for them and their families," the delegation wrote. "Currently, members of the 133rd, along with National Guard soldiers from other units, are still waiting to receive the Post Deployment & Mobilization Respite Absence benefit that they have been promised by the DOD. It has been over six months now since the last affected Iowa National Guard unit returned home from Iraq, and the Pentagon has still not made a decision about how to pay these troops for this benefit that they have been promised."
Moreover, the delegation is concerned that the Pentagon may ignore requests from the National Guard that troops be paid in a lump sums, but instead require the National Guard to bring troops back onto active duty and give them days off. "We are troubled by this, because we have heard concerns from the National Guard that days of paid leave will be less beneficial to troops than a one-time payment, and that bringing troops back onto active duty will be an administrative burden for National Guard leadership and will be disruptive for demobilized troops," the delegation wrote.
"Our National Guard members are going above and beyond the call of duty in the War on Terror," Sen. Chuck Grassley, a member of the Senate National Guard Caucus, said in a statement. "They deserve a seat at the table with all the branches of the military."


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Mariah Carey is opening up about her split from James Packer.
Back in October it was revealed that Carey and her fiance had ended their relationship and now the "Mariah's World" star is talking about her breakup in an exclusive interview with E! News.
In the premiere episode of "Mariah's World" we'll see Carey making wedding plans. When asked if it's hard to now relive those moments Mariah says, "No."
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She explains, "No it's just, you know, all things in life it's just like you gotta see what's meant to be and if it's meant to be it's meant to be and if it's not then ultimately you just have to accept that and move on."
One of the ways Carey moves on after a breakup is by working on music, which she calls her "saving grace."
On the premiere episode, Carey discusses a past troubled relationship that she went through before Packer where she felt like she was trapped in a castle. That experience inspired Carey to write one of her most emotional songs of all time, "Butterfly."
"Music in general has always helped me, its been my saving grace for my entire life," Mariah explains.


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From his days with [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Genesis[/lastfm] to his solo releases, soundtracks, digital-music explorations, and his work supporting world music through the WOMAD festival and Real World record label, [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Peter Gabriel[/lastfm] has led one of the most exciting, diverse, and illustrious careers in modern popular music.
And so it's an incredible treat to announce that GRAMMY-winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Gabriel will be performing an exclusive Live on Letterman webcast on Nov. 9, live from New York's Ed Sullivan Theater.
And this won't be your everyday online concert: Gabriel will appear on stage with a massive, live 46-piece orchestra, performing new arrangements of some of his best-known songs from through his career. It's a fantastic, fresh approach to his catalog, and you won't want to miss it. Presented by Citibank, the concert will kick off Wed., Nov. 9 at 9pm Eastern (6pm Pacific), and you can watch it right here (or on CBS.com).
Gabriel has long taken new and innovative approaches to his recordings. Recently he formed his New Blood Orchestra to perform new arrangements of familiar songs from his back catalog. There are no guitars or drums; instead, the songs find new life with large, lush arrangements.
Check out the video below of Gabriel's classic song "Red Rain" from the new CD and DVD release New Blood – Live from London.
The New Blood setlist ranged from classic Gabriel material (favorites like "In Your Eyes," "Solsbury Hill" and "Biko") to cover tunes he explored on his Scratch My Back album the year prior (including titles like Paul Simon's "The Boy In The Bubble" and Lou Reed's "The Power Of The Heart").
This new approach is unusual for a rock musician, but for Gabriel–a man who's reinvented himself several times over, who's always a few steps ahead of the rest of us, and who never seems content to sit still creatively–it makes perfect sense.
Peter Gabriel and his New Blood Orchestra perform a Live on Letterman webcast on Wed., Nov. 9 at 9pm Eastern (6pm Pacific), presented by Citibank. Watch it right here or on CBS.com.
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Your first stop will be at the very corner of this district, a priceless vantage point for beginning your engagement session pictures. Bring your photographer to The Stoneleigh Hotel & Spa. This cultural city landmark hearkens from 1920s America of art deco design and fashionable local luxury. Pause first with the hotel's façade in your background, allowing your photographer to arrange a close up shot of you with this architectural gem as a distant backdrop. Let the classic lines of the dramatic structure lend an urban tone to your first engagement photos.
Move next into the main lobby of the Stoneleigh where the height of the ceilings and strategic design of floor space is strongly evocative of its art deco past. Lounge on one of the satin tufted divans for a few poses, making sure to capture the imposing pillars that flank you and the classic chandeliers above. After several shots, move through the Bolla Hallway, pausing for a beautiful photo beneath the ornate arched entrance. If your timing is on target, you will reach the Bolla Bar and Bolla Lounge on an off hour, leaving the setting to your own devices without the distraction of many guests. Capture a few chic poses with the curved lines of the bar stretching behind you. Arrange yourselves on one of the sleek couches with the gorgeous windows arching in the background. After finishing in the lounge, move finally out to the Bolla Patio to capture a few remaining shots. Have your photographer capitalize on the merging of historical urban architecture and beautiful landscaping that characterizes this patio area, the perfect setting for capturing the timelessness of this new phase in you r lives.
The Stoneleigh's location on the verge of the thriving Turtle Creek neighborhood gives it an incredibly unique position near colorful boutiques, galleries, museums, and trendy shops. If you have time and want to expand this stop along your engagement photo itinerary, take an hour to explore Turtle Creek, the popular pet name for the Uptown section of the fashionable Oak Lawn area of Dallas. Collaborate with your photographer to select several building facades and idyllic street corners to serve as backdrops for a few photo poses. West End Marketplace opens into a breathless network of tree-lined streets amidst stunning historical Dallas architecture. Pose beneath one of many beautifully renovated buildings for an elegant urban feel. If you are seeking a decidedly local ambiance, have your photographer arrange a pose with the brick Cinema 10 rising above. For an iconic photo opportunity, capture a few whimsical poses beneath the corridor signaling the entrance to The West End district. Arches frame the brick street sandwiched between classic buildings, creating stunning possibilities for unique perspective and camera angles of the engaged couple alone.
Continuing through this section of the Oak Lawn area, move next to Dealey Plaza, the central point where Main Street, Elm Street, and Commerce Street converge. Preserved as a national historic landmark, this serene area in the middle of Dallas's west end provides a soothing blend of foliage and historic cityscape to create an inherently Dallas photo background. Choose a rolling grassy knoll for a seated or reclining shot, letting your eyes focus on one another as your photographer captures a few shared private moments. For the contemporary and culturally-minded couple, the Dallas Art District is a photography session must. The artsy yet classy vibe of this area will not disappoint in supplying numerous trendy background opportunities.
Your next stop for your engagement photography session is only one mile from the Stoneleigh. Move now from the chic Turtle Creek neighborhood to the modern timelessness of the Dallas Museum of Art. This contemporary structure presents an intriguing contrast to the more vintage feel of your earlier backgrounds and allows your engagement photography to assume a new, more surprising direction. Have your photographer arrange your first pose at the east entrance beneath the red steel modern sculpture. The industrial character of the sculpture lends a stark contrast to the intimacy of your engagement moment and simultaneously roots your relationship in the urban nature that uniquely characterizes Dallas. This perspective also provides stunning vantage points for part of the city skyline with glassy buildings arching in the distance. After several shots from this side of the museum, move to the more conventional entrance fronted by a fountain and revolving doors. Capture a few poses with the fountain as backdrop and the lines of the museum entrance arching beyond.
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Dave Robinson set for Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement
Dave Robinson set for Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Former Penn State All-America end Dave Robinson is set to become the sixth member of the Penn State Football family to be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
The enshrinement ceremony for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2013 is at 7 p.m. on Saturday (Aug. 3) in Canton, Ohio. The 50th annual ceremony will air live on NFL Network.
Robinson is the sixth member of the Penn State Football family to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, joining Jack Ham, Franco Harris, August Michalske, Lenny Moore and Mike Munchak. Munchak, head coach of the Tennessee Titans, had been Penn State's most recent inductee, in 2001.
"It's very special; it means an awful lot," said Robinson, a resident of nearby Akron. "I have been around the Hall of Fame and involved with the Board of Directors since the 1980s. I'm getting a whole new look at the Hall of Fame. The big thrill is, every single man in the Hall of Fame, they are the elite. This is the last team you will ever be elected to. The Hall of Fame is the top; there's nothing beyond it."
From Mount Laurel, N.J., Robinson was a first-team All-American for the Nittany Lions in 1962 and a three-year letterwinner under Coach Rip Engle. He helped Penn State to a 24-8 record from 1960-62, including wins over Oregon in the 1960 Liberty Bowl and Georgia Tech in the 1961 Gator Bowl. An offensive and defensive end, Robinson was the MVP of the 1962 Gator Bowl, despite the Nittany Lions falling to Florida, 17-7 to complete a 9-2 season. He was inducted into the Gator Bowl Hall of Fame in 1996.
The Green Bay Packers and Coach Vince Lombardi selected Robinson in the first round of the 1963 NFL Draft (14th overall selection) and he played linebacker 12 years in the NFL. He played with the Packers from 1963-72 and the Washington Redskins in 1973-74.
Robinson was selected to the Pro Bowl three times (1966-67, 1969) and twice earned Associated Press first-team All-Pro honors (1967, 1969) during his career in Green Bay. Robinson was a starter on teams that won three consecutive NFL Championships (1965-67) and Super Bowls I and II. He was named to the NFL's All-Decade Team of the 1960s. He intercepted 27 passes in his 12-season career.
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Operators often leverage ingredients used for their existing menu items to form their breakfast fare's foundation.
"The most important morning menus for restaurants that don't have traditional early meals are those that use their signature items to create breakfast food," says Bethany Wall, foodservice analyst with market research firm Mintel. "You have chicken restaurants capitalizing on their chicken and biscuits, and Mexican restaurants using tortillas and salsa. They are sticking to what they know."
Sometimes the only new items needed are eggs. Adding only a few new ingredients to create a breakfast menu "makes perfect sense," says John Howeth, vice president of ingredient and commercial marketing for the American Egg Board. "With restaurant space and storage being critical, you want to add as few ingredients as possible to make the SKUs work harder."
Launching a morning menu holds plenty of challenges, not the least of which is the money and effort to compete with existing players that dominate at breakfast.
"The data we keep seeing is some players just seem to have a stranglehold on breakfast," particularly chains like McDonald's and Dunkin' Donuts, says Dave Jenkins, managing director of client solutions at Datassential, a Chicago-based market research firm. "Ease, speed, and price is the formula they have had, and it is sure working."
Still, statistics from Datassential and Mintel reveal the number of limited-service restaurant breakfast items is rising sharply, fueled by an increase in the number of restaurants entering the pre-10 a.m. dining hours rather than from expanding menus. Breakfast sandwiches make up the bulk of non-bakery quick-service and fast-casual morning menu items, Mintel reports. The sandwich is a logical choice because the number of ingredients, preparation methods, and sauces can seem endless. Bacon is the most popular protein, appearing on 30 percent of sandwiches, followed by ham and sausage.
Burritos are the second-biggest non-bakery breakfast menu item, expanding by one-third in recent years, according to Mintel.
"The Hispanic market is growing, but we in America are also more of a melting pot, so it's no surprise to see these gains," Wall says.
The growth in burritos at breakfast is also a result of their portability and relatively easy preparation. That fits well with the decision by Taco Bell to launch its breakfast menu two years ago. The menu will roll out nationally this year, company officials have said.
Burritos make up the bulk of the Irvine, California, company's morning menu, which includes three egg-based burritos ($1.49–$2.29), two egg-and-meat AM Grillers (grilled burritos; $1), and two egg-and-meat AM Crunchwraps ($2.49) with tortillas and crunchy tostadas. Taco Bell's customers seek items with great taste and value, says Liz Matthews, the company's chief food innovation officer, in an e-mail. "Most importantly, they want a breakfast menu with familiar breakfast tastes, but with a unique Taco Bell twist," she says.
Taco Bell is testing new breakfast menu items in three markets. One intriguing item is the Waffle Taco ($1.79), filled with scrambled eggs and sausage and served with a side of syrup. Matthews calls the Waffle Taco a "destination item."
Other operators are also trying new Hispanic-flavored offerings. Taco John's launched breakfast burritos and tacos featuring Southwestern chile verde, and McDonald's tested a jalapeño salsa breakfast sandwich in Houston. Even fast-casual giant Chipotle has a limited breakfast menu, with chorizo and vegetarian frittatas at several Washington, D.C., airport locations.
Another new offering Taco Bell is testing is fruit-topped oatmeal ($1.99), giving the company an entry into one of the fastest growing restaurant morning categories. Mintel reports that oatmeal menu mentions have increased 75 percent since 2010, when McDonald's began serving the hot cereal.
Despite their ubiquity, breakfast sandwiches are finding more room on quick-serve menus, too. This includes several additions to existing lines at Dunkin' Donuts. The Turkey Sausage sandwich has a fried egg, turkey sausage, and reduced-fat Cheddar cheese on a toasted English muffin, while the Angus Steak Big N' Toasted is made with two eggs, steak, and American cheese on Texas toast.
"We're committed to seeking innovative ways to expand the choices on our menu and delivering a great value to our busy, on-the-go guests," says Stan Frankenthaler, executive chef and vice president of product innovation, in an e-mail. The chain's breakfast sandwich lineup was launched just a couple of years ago and "represents a truly new offering," the chef says.
Dunkin' Donuts has even taken a page from its own history to create a breakfast sandwich with a fried egg and bacon slices sandwiched between halves of a glazed doughnut.
Auntie Anne's is another veteran quick serve to add breakfast by using its most traditional ingredient: pretzels. The morning meal is available in 50 units at airports, train stations, and travel plazas. The brand looked at different uses for its pretzels and focused on breakfast sandwiches.
"We saw the trend to artisan bread and thought we could do something with our dough," says Carl Hornberger, director of menu management for the company. "The trick was finding the right size and shape."
Auntie Anne's developed a pretzel sandwich roll in two varieties—the Sausage, Egg, and Cheese and Bacon, Egg, and Cheese, both offered for less than $4—plus five sausage links hand rolled in pretzel dough and served in a cup. The breakfast menu launched in 13 of Auntie Anne's 1,400 locations in 2012, "and we saw it quickly take off," Hornberger says.
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An extraordinary set of shoes for Victoria 3, Glamorous Vickie, Stephanie Petite, Glamorous Jessi and Ingenue Vickie, now fit Victoria 4 and SuperStar Vickie, too. Stylish and highly detailed, with full interiors, they are intended for close-ups, but quality construction also makes them also suitable for everyday wear. Shoes have multiple styling option morphs.
Owners the previous set will receive a coupon to get this set free!
What's Included and FeaturesFeatures
- These beautifully crafted; finely fitted pumps are perhaps the most fashionable footwear available for a Poser figure.
- Extraordinarily tight fitting, they require the use of the special leg morphs, which are included.
- Constructed exactly like the real thing.
- Shoes include an UPPER with an outer shell and inner material lining, stitched around the upper edge and down the inner side.
- The Butterfly pump is also stitched around all the cutouts.
- The INSOLE is separate, with a separate LABEL (the later can be removed, if desired.)
- The stylish HEELS are separate, as is the OUTSOLE, the later wraps down the front of the HEEL.
- The Butterfly pump also has a tiny JEWEL BUMP to simulate the Butterfly's body.
- There is a tiny TOE PROTECTOR on the OUTSOLE, at the very tip of the toe.
- The Butterfly pump also has a tiny JEWEL BUMP to simulate the Butterfly's body.
- Numerous morphs include
- Long and short toes
- Six heel morphs include pencil heels, fat heels, low heel, higher heel
- "Toe-Dangle" morph (IV, GJ and GV, V4, SSV versions only)
- "Super-Toes" morph (V4, SSV, Glamorous Jessi and Stephanie Petite only)
- Butterfly Pump has seam detailing in mesh, full interiors, and 13 different materials. "Butterfly" cutout and detailing. Similar morphs to Justa pump plus "Toe-Cleavage" morph (V4, SSV, V3 and Stephanie Petite versions only)
- Ingenue Vickie (IV) fitted versions of each; size 5 1/2 with 4" heels
- Glamorous Vickie (GV) fitted versions of each; size 8 with 5 1/2" heels
- Victoria three fitted versions of each; size 8 1/2 with 4 1/2" heels
- Stephanie Petite fitted version of each; size 8 with 4 1/2" heels
- Glamorous Jessi (GJ) fitted version of each; size 7 1/2 with 4 1/2" heels
- Victoria 4 fitted versions of each; size 8 1/2 with 5" heels
- SuperStar Vickie (SSV) fitted version of each, Size 8 with 5" heels
- Victoria 4, Ingenue Vickie, Glamorous Vickie and Glamorous Jessi "Stilettos" Leg Morph Sets
- Victoria III and Stephanie Petite "High-Heel" Feet consisting of Stilettos Morph Set and new Joint Parameters.
- Beautiful Textures Included:
- Red, Black, White, Red-Black, White-Black Patent
- Black, White Leather
- Black. White Satin
- Tan, Brown-Tan Braided (Embossed) Leather
- Shiny Gator Green, Gator Black
- Material Poses Included for easy installation of textures and bump maps
- Now with full set of DAZ Studio Material Presets.
- Injectors for special Ingenue and Glamorous Vickie Morphs and removers
- Injectors for Glamorous Jessi Morphs
- Superstar Vickie uses "Stiletto" feet morphs included with figure.
- All items are conforming clothing for DAZ Victoria III or Glamorous Vickie or Ingenue Vickie or other figures.
- Separate dedicated versions for each figure for both shoes, 14 shoes total.


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I would like to delete one of the computers from my Parallels Access, as I do not need to connect to it anymore.
On the computer you want to remove, open the Parallels Access agent by clicking the Parallels Access icon in the menu bar (Mac) or task bar (Windows) and choose Preferences.
If a green light indicates the computer is accessible, click Turn Off Access
Go to https://access.parallels.com/ and sign into your account if necessary.
Click on Computers and locate the computer you would like to remove.
Make sure the computer is in Offline status.
Click the recycle bin icon under the computer.
Then confirm removal by clicking the Delete button.
The unnecessary host will not be displayed in Parallels Access anymore.
You may also wish to uninstall the Parallels Access agent on the computer you removed. Please check KB #117142 for details.


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Apple's power may go far beyond its ability to design shiny products. The Cupertino-based tech giant may also be able to bring neighbors together.
The iPad-makers quest to build a new "spaceship" style campus in Cupertino appears as if it will receive little resistance from its neighbors.
The San Jose Mercury News reports that Apple's economic power is likely to draw Cupertino's neighbors in as supporters of the project, which could see an increase in Apple's workforce to 12,000 employees.
More employees working at Apple could impact traffic patterns in neighboring cities, such as Sunnyvale, Mountain View and Santa Clara.
The cities in the past have met to work on concerns over traffic and other issues caused by tech companies and its employees.
But a larger, stronger Apple could mean higher property values for Cupertino's neighbors even though they may not see the tax benefits.


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Those who are spending Thanksgiving alone don't have to be lonely.
Thousands of people — by circumstance or choice — spend many holidays solo or with a greatly reduced number of family and friends around the dinner table than in the "good old days."
"Part of the reason that the holidays can be a difficult time is that we compare them to holidays of the past," said Susan Quinn, a life coach who specializes in counseling and mental health. "We can always think of happier holidays, but that's not useful; it's counterproductive. We must figure out ways to deal with what is and make ourselves as happy as we can."
Quinn, based in Beverly Hills, serves the greater Los Angeles area and has been in practice for more than 22 years. She has developed many ways of helping people get "unstuck" from a rut, whether it be an unhealthy relationship, dead-end job or an unrealistic idea of what a holiday should be.
"There are certain things we can do to elevate our moods, so why be depressed?" Quinn said. "Physiology is a good place to start. Exercise raises your mood, so plan to spend 30 minutes to an hour on Thanksgiving morning. Doing it outside will boost your mood even more. This will give you a feeling of accomplishment as well as an energy boost. It can set a more positive tone for the rest of the day."
With the introduction of the Internet, more people have become isolated than ever before. So many things can now be done inside the home from behind a screen, including jobs, shopping, support group meetings, research and social outlets. However, what can keep people isolated also can help to engage them in face-to-face social activities.
There are online networks of local groups that share interests from food to volleyball and other activities.
"Meetup groups are a great way to meet like-minded people. But don't wait for a holiday, start now," Quinn said. "I have a client who built her whole social life around a hiking meetup and she's never been happier. If you start now, there's a good chance that by the time the holidays are here you'll have plans — if you want them."
Planning is a key strategy to reduce the stress of Thanksgiving and other holidays.
"Don't get caught with nothing to do," Quinn said. "Plan. Even if it's just you, there are plenty of things to do. Also, besides on the actual day, plan for something fun to do soon after the holiday is over. Something to look forward to makes all the difference in the world."
Banish negative thoughts, she added. A good mood and positive attitude can save a holiday headed for trouble.
"You can learn to manage your mood by monitoring your thoughts," Quinn said. "Ask your observing mind to remind you each time you think a limiting thought. A limiting thought says, 'I can't have that or do that because …' These limiting thoughts are distorted so we need to bust them as they happen.
"So catch these thoughts and say to that thought: 'I know that you're real, but you're not true.' Instead of trying to argue with these limiting thoughts just watch them go by in your mind, saying to yourself, 'There is a worry going by. There is a fear going by.' And just let them pass as clouds pass across the sky.
"You will see that you can eventually separate from these thoughts."
Jerry Duprez, a Rancho Cucamonga clinical psychologist, has been guiding clients through life's challenges for more than 20 years. He says, for many, Thanksgiving is a huge challenge.
"It's normal to have those inflated expectations that the holidays are the pinnacle of the year, but usually that's not the case," said Duprez, a member of Haven Psychological Associates.
"There is no such thing as 'the perfect family.' It does not exist. However, it can be a very joyful time whether we are with family or not."
In some places in the country, especially in the Midwest, there is a natural sense of family and community, Duprez explained.
"Southern California is unique in the way that here we must work on building community; work on it all year long," he said. "Those relationships that we build with friends, neighbors and community members form an 'alternative family' and those relationships can be just as meaningful."
Email, unrestricted cellphone plans and Skype, a computer-generated communication system with sound and pictures, can help keep family close. But when that's not possible, a changing mindset can be the next best thing.
"Focus on the things you do have, not the things you don't," Duprez said. "Volunteer, increase self-care, get out of the house, start some new traditions."
Many also face depression during this time of year and don't understand why.
"Just looking at what most people have on their 'to-do' list is exhausting," he said. "There are all those things to do, to buy, places to go, so much to remember — it's mentally and physically exhausting. We overload ourselves, causing fatigue and adding to depression."
Quinn and Duprez agree that if things get too overwhelming, an appointment or two with a professional therapist, counselor or life coach can be more nourishing for the body and soul than a turkey dinner with all the trimmings.
"Just one or two sessions can help a lot to personalize strategies and to gain realistic expectations," Duprez said. "To accept that (the holiday is) just a day, one day.
"There are a lot of people out there who are obligated to spend time with family and wish they didn't have to; they'd love to be alone. It's all in the perspective.
"But no matter what you do on Thanksgiving, or any holiday, give yourself a break and be good to yourself."


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Is this the first art from Guerrilla Games' new PS4 exclusive?
Killzone developer Guerrilla Games has been working on a new IP for a some time now, and while we know nothing about it, we may be looking at some concept art for it today.
Horizon headlines
Horizon now in beta on Steam Early Access, new trailer and screens
L3O's 4X strategy effort Horizon has gone into beta after ten weeks of alpha via Steam Early Access. Catch up on what's new and see the latest assets through the break.
Double Fine, Media Molecule and Capybara headed to Horizon
A couple of much-loved developers are skipping the pageantry of E3 2013 to attend Horizon, an indie and arts focused event which is presented as an alternative to the annual trade show.
Quantic Dream working on two new projects, says Cage
Quantic Dream boss David Cage has told Examiner that his studio is currently working on two new projects.
Cage: Quantic working on new tech, not Horizon
David Cage has said Quantic Dream's currently at work on creating the next generation of "technology" for its games.
Amazon France lists FFvXIII 360, Uncharted 3, Quantic Dream's Horizon
Not content with listing the Team ICO Collection yesterday, Amazon France has gone rumour-mental today, posting pages for Final Fantasy Versus XIII for 360, Uncharted 3 and Horizon, the supposed new title from Heavy Rain developer Quantic Dream.
Source - David Cage casting for "Horizon"
VG247 has learnt that Heavy Rain's David Cage is now casting for a project called "Horizon," said to be centred on a twenty-something couple.
Horizon latest
Is this the first art from Guerrilla Games' new PS4 exclusive?
Horizon now in beta on Steam Early Access, new trailer and screens
Amazon France lists FFvXIII 360, Uncharted 3, Quantic Dream's Horizon


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Garden variety
Urban forest: Volunteer to help restore Everett's urban forest, noon-3 p.m. May 28, Howarth Park. No experience is necessary and all tools are provided. All ages welcome. To RSVP, contact firstname.lastname@example.com or call 425-238-0065.
Sorticulture: Everett's Garden Arts Festival is June 10-12, Legion Memorial Park, 145 Alverson Blvd., Everett. Garden art, nurseries, gardening experts, food, music and a wine garden. Admission is free; www.everett wa.org.
Plant sales
Monroe High School FFA: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 28, 17001 Tester Road, Monroe. Annuals, perennials, baskets, vegetable starts and more. Cash or check only. Contact Vince Caruso at email@example.com or call 360-804-4686.
Evergreen Arboretum &Gardens: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 18, 145 Alverson Blvd., Everett; 425-257-8597. Trees, shrubs, perennials, ground covers, roses, annuals. Raffle. Sales benefit the arboretum. More at www.evergreenarboretum.com.
Scholarships &Awards
Mukilteo Way Garden Club is offering a $1,000 Scholarship for horticulture studies at Edmonds Community College. Current EdCC students, high school students and adult learners are eligible. Application and details are available at www.mwgc.org or by request at PO Box 1361, Mukilteo, WA 98275. Application deadline is May 31.
Evergreen Awards: Mountlake Terrace is accepting nominations for its annual Evergreen Awards, which recognize property owners who take great care of their properties. Nomination forms are at www.cityofmlt.com and at city facilities. Accepted through May 28.
Home, sweet, home: Monte Cristo Awards honor Everett property owners who have shown extensive pride in their home or business. Awards are given in three categories: Rejuvenation and Transformation; Pride of the Neighborhood; and Neighborhood-Friendly Business. Deadline for entries is June 15. An awards ceremony is Oct. 13. Nomination forms are available at everettwa.gov/montecristo, Everett Library branches, the city's Wall Street Building, 2930 Wetmore, the PUD and local home improvement, paint and lumber stores.
Garden tours
Mill Creek Garden Tour: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 25 at six gardens in Mill Creek; benefits Mill Creek Garden Club's "Giving through Gardening" school grants, civic projects and club operations; tickets $15; on sale at Li'l Sprout Nursery, 17414 Bothell-Everett Highway, Mill Creek; www.millcreekgardenclub.com.
Camano Island Backyard Wildlife Habitat Garden Tour: Features landscaping for wildlife, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 25; maps at the Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 NE Camano Dr., the day of the event; free; www.camanowildlifehabitat.org.
Whidbey Island Garden Tour: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 18; 360-321-4191; wigt.org. Tour is self-guided with five gardens. Adult advance tickets, $20; day of tour, $25. Ages 2 to 12, $10 advance; $15 day of tour.
Edmonds in Bloom: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 17 at a variety of private gardens; tickets will be sold at businesses and online the first week in June; www.edmondsinbloom.com.
Snohomish Garden Club garden tour: Noon to 5 p.m. July 31 at gardens in the Snohomish area; $12; tickets available at several locations; 425-377-2084; www.snohomishgardenclub.com.


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FAIRFAX, Va. – For the second straight week, senior Trae Proctor (Brandywine, Md./Thomas Stone) broke his own school record in the 110m hurdles, while senior Cody Mezebish (Westminster, Md./South Carroll) and Andrew Smith (Chadds Ford, Pa./Garnet Valley) both broke the UMBC 800m run records, and junior Thor Serafenas (Olney, Md./Good Counsel/Clemson) bettered his hammer throw record, as the Retriever track and field team competed Saturday at the Mason Spring Invitational.
The Retriever men won the team competition by scoring 92 points, ahead of Navy (78.75 pts.) and Penn (77 pts.). The women placed eighth in the team standings with 36 points.
Proctor, who grabbed the school record in the hurdle event at last year's meet at George Mason, bettered his career-best for the second consecutive weekend. Last week, the senior clipped his school-best time from 14.12 down to 14.05 at the Pepsi Florida Relays, but went even faster in Fairfax, winning the event with a time of 13.88.
Mezebish and Smith, who own the school records in the indoor 800m runs, took hold of the outdoor records at George Mason. An NCAA participant in the indoor event back in March, Smith claimed the outdoor record on Saturday by finishing sixth with a time of 1:50.05, which meets the IC4A standard and breaks Michael Christmas' mark of 1:50.67 set in 2011. Mezebish, meanwhile, captured the women's mark and qualified for the ECAC Championships by placing 12th with a time of 2:10.68, besting Ohita Asein's time of 2:11.34 set in 2003.
Also in the 800m run, junior Sarah Daly (Lake Orion, Mich./Lake Orion) set a personal-best and jumped to fourth in the Retriever record book with a time of 2:13.51. In the men's race, sophomore Andrew Keresztes (Port Jefferson, N.Y./Port Jefferson) started his spring with a time of 1:54.03, while classmate Nick Johnson (Olney, Md./Sherwood) set a personal-best time of 1:54.47.
In the hammer throw, Serafenas turned in a record-breaking performance, winning the event and besting his own school record with a heave of 58.95m (193'5"). The junior broke the record twice last year, setting it at 57.26m (187'10") at the IC4A meet.
Senior Dennison Long (Greenbelt, Md./Eleanor Roosevelt/FIU) continued his strong outdoor campaign by winning both the 100m and 200m dash events. Long captured the 100m event with a time of 10.40 in the finals and then recorded a personal-record time of 20.86 to win the 200m race. His time ranks second in the Retriever record book, trailing only UMBC head coach David Bobb who holds the top spot with a time of 20.63 set in 1997.
In the women's sprints, junior Mercedes Jackson (Huntingtown, Md./Huntingtown) advanced to the finals in both short races, placing fifth in the 100m and third in the 200m. Jackson was just off of her season-best time in the 100m (11.73), but set a season-best in the 200m (23.96) finals.
Senior Deborah Adelola (Lanham, Md./Bladensburg) and sophomore Marie Yuille (Bowie, Md./Oakland Mills) each set a season-best in the 400m dash. Adelola finished tenth with a time of 56.63 while Yuille placed 14th with a time of 56.94.
Sophomore Vincent Rentzsch (Oranienburg, Germany/Elite Sportschule Potsdam) won the javelin for the third time this spring, recording a top toss of 64.21m (210'8") at George Mason. In the women's event, freshman Abigale Slonski (Griswold, Conn./Griswold) claimed a spot in the UMBC top-10 with a heave of 31.63m (103'9"). School record holder Alisha Beeman (Bridgeport, Conn./Bunnell/Hartford) finished four spots ahead of her teammate in sixth with a throw of 40.95m (134'4").
Slonski also grabbed a spot in the school record book for the triple jump with a leap of 10.51m (34'5.75") while Beeman placed fourth in the high jump competition by clearing 1.65m (5'5").
In the men's high jump, senior Mo Drammeh (Frederick, Md./Thomas Johnson) cleared a career-best height of 2.07m (6'9.5") to finish third at George Mason and jump up to fourth in the Retriever all-time top-10 list.
Freshman Sophia Cologer (Annapolis, Md./Broadneck) recorded a personal-best time of 4:46.75 in the 1,500m run to jump to seventh all-time in UMBC history.
For the men, sophomore Redatu Semeon (Waldorf, Md./Thomas Stone) registered a career-best time and met the IC4A standard in the 3,000m steeplechase. Semeon finished second in the race with a time of 9:12.47 to climb to fourth in the UMBC record book.
In the final race of the night, freshman Jon Luckin (Parkton, Md./Hereford) earned a top-ten finish and a spot in the Retriever record book, seventh, with a time of 15:03.92.


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The Wabash boys basketball team stumbled in their final regular season game Friday, falling to Elwood 78-71.
Elwood got off to a hot start at Wabash jumping out to a 14-7 lead before the Apaches calmed the storm. A bucket from Breyton Nealis and a three from Tyler King got Wabash to within 17-13 before Elwood scored the final bucket of the quarter to lead 19-13 after one.
The Wabash offense turned it up a notch in the second quarter, scoring 21 points as they out scored Elwood 21-17 to cut the gap to 36-34 by the half. Andrew Adamson led the charge.
The Apaches tied the game to start the third quarter and were down one after a Tyler Brewer bucket when they took their first lead on back to back three pointers from Adamson and Tyler King to lead 45-43. Elwood tied the game again before another Apache four point surge. Breyton Nealis and Tyler King hit to put Wabash up 49-45 before Elwood came storming back to score six straight tp lead 51-49. With Wabash up one, Elwood drained a three pointer with .03 on the clock to lead the Apaches 54-52 with a quarter to go.
With Elwood playing the same style of ball Wabash does, the tide can turn at any time. In an up and down, fast and furious tempo Elwood out scored the Apaches 24-19 in the final quarter to top Wabash 78-71.
Leading Wabash was Andrew Adamson with 14 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assist, 2 steals. Tyler Brewer added 13 points, 3 rebounds. Breyton Nealis had 12 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assist, 3 steals, 2 blocks. Tyler King had 8 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist. Grant Sailors had 8 points, 5 rebounds. Jordan Blair had 7 points, 2 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block. Taylor Vigar had 4 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assist, 5 steals. Mike Jones had 3 points, 7 rebounds, 1 steal. Cody King had 2 points, 1 rebound, 1 steal.
The Wabash junior varsity topped Elwood 40-36 to end their season with a 13-7 record.
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An Atlanta magician who calls himself "The Great Moodini" was ready to entertain the crowds at Atlanta Motor Speedway last week with his stunt of escaping from shackles chained to a moving car. The car moved — and so did he.
Moodini, also known as Michael Anthony Mooney, broke an ankle, wrist, one rib and finger in the stunt, which he told WSB-TV he'd pulled off twice before without incident. Dressed in the traditional magician's costume of XXL T-shirt, sweatpants and Crocs, Moodini was supposed to shed the shackles while blindfolded before the pace Camaro car pulled on the 100-foot-long length of chain, but Mooney says he "didn't give himself enough time."
For his next trick Moodini will engage in close-up sleight-of-hand near the hospital's billing department.


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Revision as of 05:29, 26 October 2008
XML is available more or less everywhere nowadays. As configuration files, for data exchange, in XML enabled databases, web services and many more. And a lot of these applications and services do not secure their XML documents: neither encryption nor digital signatures are applied. Or standard transport security like https is used. This destroys the advantages of XML and prevents parsing.
Using XML Security to secure XML based information provides many advantages: the XML structure of the XML document remains intact, independent of the applied signature or encryption (or both). Arbitrary elements or element content can be secured, with different keys if desired. XML Security provides end-to-end-security, applying security directly to the message (information), not to the transport.
The code base is based on an initial code contribution from Dominik Schadow and his original project at SourceForge. Dominik has contributed that code base to Eclipse as of September 2008. All code is licensed under the Eclipse Public License.
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PHOTOS: AWW! Brad Pitt Steals A Kiss From Angelina Jolie On Set In Budapest!
Brad takes a romantic tour of Angie's new film set and the Hollywood heartthrobs look like cute young lovebirds!
It looks like Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are still just as in love as the day they met in these new photos from the set of Angie's new film! The 46-year-old actor stopped by to visit his director gal Oct. 13 in Budapest (the couple's new home) to surprise her and snap a few photos with his Leica camera. Angie was all smiles with Brad's arm wrapped around her waist as she took him on a romantic tour of the set.
Brad arrived in Budapest last week with the couple's 2-year-old twins Knox Léon and Vivienne Marcheline in tow to join Angie, 35, and the rest of their kids — daughters Shiloh, 4, and Zahara, 5, and sons Maddox, 9, and Pax, 6 — after wrapping his new movie Moneyball in Boston.
Angie's yet-to-be named film focuses on the romance of a couple during the Bosnian war. This is the second film that Angelina has directed. Her first, a documentary title A Place in Time, came out in 2007.