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We all know what is (sorta) the world's smallest road car. What about racers?
There are lots of oddly-proportional race cars out there, and perhaps none are odder than the Mk. 1 Shadow Can Am car from 1970. It's basically a go kart with a Chevy big block and some considerable aero. Top speed was reportedly a ludicrous 190 miles an hour, which probably remains a top contender for The Most Horrifying Experience Ever Experienced By Mankind.
Can you find a race car that's even smaller than this diminutive Shadow?
(QOTD is your chance to answer the day's most pressing automotive questions and experience the opinions of the insightful insiders, practicing pundits and gleeful gearheads that make up the Jalopnik commentariat. If you've got a suggestion for a good "Question Of the Day" send an email to tips at jalopnik dot com.)
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Portland, Maine: Micucci's Sicilian Slabs
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45 India Street, Portland ME 04101 (map); 207-775-1854; micucci.com
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Price: $4.50 a slice; $18 for half a sheet; $36 for whole sheet
Stephen Lanzalotta said the best compliment he gets about his "Sicilian Slabs" ($4.50 a slice; $18 for half a sheet; $36 for whole sheet) is when customers tell him they never liked that style of thick-crust pizza until they tried this. And I, a fellow convert, had to agree.
The more obvious sign of flattery is the line that forms at the back of Micucci's Italian Grocer, where Lanzalotta works out of a small corner to produce Portland's beloved Sicilian pizza. Staring around 10:30 a.m., paper plates laden with the bubbly slabs start appearing on the rolling rack and are usually gone within minutes. When the supply runs out, Lanzalotta puts out a folded paper plate with the ETA of the next batch (usually 15 to 20 minutes).
Lanzalotta, who used to turn out 60 different kinds of bread at his Sophia's Bakery in Portland, downsized about four years ago and set up shop in Micucci's to focus exclusively on the pizza (and a few other specialties including flaky sfogliatella, focaccia, and a hearty seed and nut loaf produced only on Fridays).
The pieces are mammoth--a deliberate choice on Lanzalotta's part: At first he cut smaller portions and they didn't sell; once he turned them into "slabs," they flew off the shelf. That move may have appealed to the American "bigger is better" sensibility, but unlike most Sicilian-style pizzas, his pies aren't leaden and greasy.
The crust is surprisingly light, striated, and almost cakey with a pleasant chew—qualities that Lanzalotta attributes to thoroughly hydrating the dough (about 90 percent), using high-quality ingredients (King Arthur Bread Flour, SAF yeast, grey sea salt, water, and a particularly floral Portuguese olive oil), and letting the dough rise five times over the course of its three-hour fermentation. By the time it's ready for baking, the jiggle-y five-pound mass has risen a bit and formed a thin skin that keeps it from sticking.
As for the toppings, Lanzalotta keeps it simple: A thin coating of smooth sauce—crushed tomatoes, garlic, salt, and a little sugar that gives the finished product distinct sweetness—a few light handfuls of provolone and mozzarella, a drizzle of that good fruity olive oil, and a sprinkle of dried herbs. Once baked, the pie has what Lanzalotta calls a "geography" of primary colors: puffy red peaks, creamy chasms of white cheese, and charred black bubbles of crust.
Notes for prospective eaters:
- Go on the early side of the day and you shouldn't have any trouble snagging a slice. Call ahead and reserve, and you've got nothing to worry about
- Lanzalotta uses a light hand with the sauce, but containers of extra sauce ($2.99) are usually available in the cooler case or by request for those who like to dip
- If you want to proclaim your love for the pizza in writing, ask for a paper plate and a pen. Your words just might make the wall of fame
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Do you think you know everything there is to know about car history? How about your friends? Car trivia can be an amusing conversation starter with friends and a unique way to break the ice with strangers. You can use these fun facts to impress someone else or keep yourself entertained. For whatever reason you think a bit of car history will help you, here is a list of less known car trivia preceded first by a short quiz to find out how well you know your car history. Read and answer the following questions to yourself before proceeding to the answers. Remember that donating a car to charity will benefit others no matter what kind of history that car has.
1. Was black the original color of the first Ford's Model T vehicles?
2. When was the first auto insurance policy bought?
3. Who invented the first windshield wiper?
4. What was the most expensive car ever sold and how much did it cost?
5. What year was the first speeding ticket issued?
6. Who invented the first car radio?
7. When did the first U.S. "car accident" or "vehicle fatality" happen?
8. Why were dashboards originally created?
9. What was the cost of the most expensive speeding ticket in history?
10. When was the first automobile in the world invented?
1. Many people believe that the first Ford Model T cars were black because of Ford's popular motto, "any color so long as it is black." However, Ford did not bring about this philosophy until 1913 when he began simplifying his production of Model Ts. His first Model Ts were, however, introduced in the colors of green, gray, blue and red.
2. The very first auto insurance policy was purchased in 1897 by Gilbert Loomis in Westfield Massachusetts. Loomis bought his insurance coverage from the Herbert Lyman Agency when the townspeople were showing signs of consternation concerning his own makeshift automobile.
3. Mary Anderson invented the first windshield wiper in 1905. She was struck with the idea when she noticed how drivers had to open their car windows to see a midst rain and snow while driving. She created a rubber blade that could be operated by a lever from the inside of the vehicle.
4. $8,700,000.00 is the price of the most expensive vehicle ever sold in the history of automobiles. That astonishing amount of money went towards a luxurious 1931 Bugatti Royale Kellner Coupe and was bought in the year 1987.
5. The first recorded paper speeding ticket in the United States was issued to Harry Myers in 1904. In the city of Dayton Ohio, Myers was reportedly driving 12 miles per hour in an 8 miles per hour area.
6. With the help of a remarkable engineering team, Paul Galvin invented the first commercialized car radio. He was able to market his new invention in 1930 and soon it became customary to have radios inside every cars.
7. The United States' first recorded auto fatality happened on September 13, 1899 in New York City. As H. H. Bliss was descending from a trolley car he was hit by an electric taxicab.
8. Dashboards were originally used in horse drawn carriages to prevent mud from splashing all over the driver. It was merely a piece of wood fastened to the front of the carriage. This concept was later utilized inside automobiles for the same purpose.
9. $1,000,000.00 was fined to a Swedish man who was clocked at 180 mph in Switzerland. So far, this is the costliest speeding ticket ever issued in world history.
10. Although the American Duryea brothers are credited as the first to build a practical motorcar in 1893, Frenchman Nicolas Cugnot invented the very first, self-moving automobile in 1769. It was a steam-powered vehicle used to transport heavy weaponry for the military.
How did you do? Are you as much of a car buff as you thought you were? Well, if you weren't before, you should be now. Use the questions from this quiz to test your friends and relatives on their car knowledge.


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Column: John Kerry for State, a win for GOP
- Susan Rice was harangued from consideration for secretary of State by senators John McCain andLindsey Graham.
- If Kerry becomes secretary of State, Massachusetts will hold a special election.
- It would open the way for Republican Scott Brown to regain a Massachusetts Senate seat.
The GOP witch hunt that chased Susan Rice from the field of candidates to replace Hillary Clinton as secretary of State should also eliminate John Kerry from contention.
Rice, who appeared to be President Obama's first choice to become this nation's next top diplomat, was harangued from consideration by Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., and Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., who threatened a filibuster if the president nominated Rice for the post. Her announcement last week that she no longer wanted to be considered for the State Department job has cleared the way for the selection of Sen. Kerry.
A liberal Massachusetts Democrat, Kerry chairs the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations and in normal times would be a logical choice to succeed Clinton. But these are not normal times. Kerry's selection would give McCain and Graham the victory they crave. It would open the way for Republican Scott Brown to regain a Massachusetts Senate seat.
In 2010, Brown won a special election to fill the seat of Democrat Edward Kennedy, who died of brain cancer in August 2009. Last month, Brown was soundly defeated by Elizabeth Warren, a Democrat who describes herself as the godmother of the "Occupy Wall Street" movement. If Kerry becomes secretary of State, Massachusetts will hold a special election next year to fill the remainder of Senate term.
That would give McCain and Graham an uncontested victory.
Publicly, both men argued that their objection to Rice had to do with what she said on some Sunday morning talk shows about the attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya. She stuck to the speaking points that were given to her by the intelligence community, which did label the attackers, who took the life of the U.S. ambassador and three other Americans, as extremists. But it's a good bet they were motivated by something far more petty.
McCain, a Vietnam War hero, has become an increasingly bitter and craven politician since his loss to Obama in the 2008 presidential election. For him and Graham -- who fears a Tea Party challenge to his re-election in 2014 -- beating up on Rice offered multiple rewards. It shored up their conservative credentials among right-wingers who want to do battle with Obama until his last day in office. And if Brown wins the election to replace Kerry, Graham and McCain can claim credit for the victory, which would reduce to just four seats the Democrats' slim majority in the Senate.
Obama shouldn't let this happen. By allowing Rice to withdraw, he has already given McCain and Graham a victory that makes him look more like a lame duck than a president who begins his second term on the heels of an Electoral College landslide. It is a victory that conjures up memories of Lani Guinier, President Clinton's ill-fated first choice to head the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division.
Though Clinton actually nominated Guinier for the post and Rice was only widely touted as Obama's top choice, both women were allowed to languish in the national news spotlight before discovering that the president they hoped to serve wouldn't fight to put them in the job.
"On Thursday, I asked that President Obama no longer consider me for the job of secretary of State," Rice wrote in The Washington Post. "I made this decision because it is the right step for this country I love. I have never shied away from a fight for a cause I believe in. But, as it became clear that my potential nomination would spark an enduring partisan battle, I concluded that it would be wrong to allow this debate to continue."
And now that Rice has stepped aside, it would be wrong for Obama to give his GOP enemies another victory by nominating the guy they want to be his secretary of State.
DeWayne Wickham writes on Tuesdays for USA TODAY.
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- An adolescent boy, miserable at his third school, St. Oswalds in East Anglia Britain, a watery world on the sinking coast of Britain where Roman forts failed at staving off the advances of Saxons and Viking hordes, meets an enigmatic boy during a training run with his classmates. Finn lives self-sufficiently alone in a small hut on the causeway, accessible only at low tide. Our narrator falls in love with the person he would like to be. A completely beguiling novel told in perfect voice.


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Sarah Palin says she was snubbed ... by the McCain campaign.
The one-time VP candidate used her first-ever interview with Oprah Winfrey, one day before her book "Going Rogue" hits shelves, to detail the McCain campaign's missteps on everything from wardrobe controversies to poorly scheduled interviews.
The shopping budget was among the first things Palin downplayed.
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Palin says all the clothes she wore for the campaign were chosen for her, and at times she even felt uncomfortable about the selections.
As for her interview with Katie Couric -- lampooned to great effect by SNL -- Palin said she regretted the incident.
"I don't blame people for thinking that I was unprepared for the office after watching that," Palin told Oprah. She admits that she felt annoyed by Couric's badgering and thinks that the interview was edited in a way that made her look bad.
As for Levi Johnston, the estranged father of her grandson, Tripp, Palin says she's not happy about his decision to flaunt his body in Playgirl.
"I call that porn," Palin said of Johnston. She said he's spending too much time posing and not enough time fathering.
"He hasn't seen the baby much while he has been on his media tours," Palin said.
Even with such media flash points as the wardrobe controversy, her daughter's teenage pregnancy and her bumbling interview with Couric, Palin doesn't feel responsible for McCain's defeat in the 2008 general election.
"I don't think I can be blamed for losing the race any more than I could have been credited for winning the race," she said.
Palin said she also butted heads with McCain's staff over their treament of her daughter's pregnancy. McCain's people disregarded the message she wanted to convey -- which was not "we're happy."
The McCain camp ignored her wishes, she said.
"That was really the first taste for me of what I was allowed to say," Palin said.
But Palin says she's not thinking about 2012.
"I don't know what I'm doing in 2012," she said. "It's not on my radar screen. In 2012, Trigg heads to Kindergarten and I'm focused on that."
She's not even sure she needs to run. Palin says she'd been empowered as a citizen ever since stepping down from her post as governor earlier this year.
"What I'm finding clearer and clearer everyday is that you don't need a title to make a difference," Palin said.
As for the snub that Oprah was said to have given Palin during the campaign, Palin said she never even thought about it.
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Is Ronaldo ready for bigger U.S. spotlight?
Apologies for sounding too Kardashiany, but could Cristiano Ronaldo "Take America"? Real Madrid's capture of their Decima, buttoned by their Portuguese superstar's abs-revealing, garbage-time penalty kick, has sent his global profile to blockbuster superhero franchise level. The 29-year-old, who is recovering from knee tendinosis, is currently in the USA with his national team.
The only statistic rivaling the number of clutch goals Ronaldo has netted is the dizzying array of products he has elected to pitch in scattered territories around the globe, including KFC in Malaysia (Spicy Talent!), Saudi fast food, an ever-so-creepy European Armani promo and, perhaps predictably, his own snug underpants.
Yet, like space to Captain Kirk, the United States has always been football's final frontier. Elite footballers adore the U.S. because of the anonymity they can still experience when vacationing here. If Ronaldo's Portugal, one of the United States' opening-round opponents, excels at the World Cup, might he be able to become the first global footballer to truly crack the United States without playing there?
To do so would complete a remarkable career arc born of personal and professional transformation. On the field, the Portuguese superstar's work ethic has propelled a 12-season makeover from show pony to the world's most lethal player. Strong, swift and superlatively coordinated, no other attacking talent can torture defenders in so many ways -- with pace, power, the deftest of touches, aerial ability and set-piece invention.
Ronaldo's run into the World Cup has been statistically startling. Seventeen of his 31 league goals have given Real Madrid the lead, and his 17 Champions League goals (a season record) propelled Real Madrid to the trophy they so desired. In the World Cup playoffs, he outdueled Zlatan Ibrahimovic -- courtesy of a dramatic, 29-minute second-half hat trick -- to smite Sweden and deliver the tournament place Portugal craved.
In the process, Ronaldo has become football's highest earner, gained the upper hand in his mano-a-mano with Lionel Messi, and morphed into a transcendent athlete, part reigning Ballon d'Or, part creature of fantasy. He is fully deserving of a museum to celebrate his majesty, even if it was self-built.
Off the field, Ronaldo has undergone a similar evolution. From a baby-faced footballing fledgling so shy he held his mother's hand on the streets of Manchester, he morphed into a vain vaudeville villain, like the dog from Aesop's fables in love with its own reflection.
Winning changes everything and even turns the perception of arrogance into confidence. Ronaldo's consistently peerless play has elevated him once again into CR7, a global brand that combines the charisma of a bottle of Drakkar Noir come alive and a physique that would send Michelangelo running for his chisel (see Spanish Vogue).
This rare combination has empowered the rise of the Portuguese star's profile in the United States. The ESPN Sports Poll Annual Report, which is managed by Luker on Trends, has him ranked as the 12th most popular athlete in the United States for the first quarter of 2014 (Messi is 10th).
"The fact he is on the list at all is telling," said Rich Luker, the social scientist who manages the study. "He is definitely positioned to take off."
With World Cup 2014 airing in prime time and expected to break all ratings records, might Ronaldo be primed to become one of America's top-five sporting figures? David Schwab, founder of Octagon First Call and a celebrity brand expert, believes so.
"Americans love success," he said. "In soccer, there are Americans with marketability in this country -- Landon [Donovan], Alexi [Lalas], Clint Dempsey, Tim Howard -- but none have achieved global success, and that is what we connect to with Ronaldo ... and why he will join Pele and David Beckham in our imaginations."
Pele and Beckham both played in the United States, yet Ronaldo exists in a different age.
"Social media allows us to feel like we can touch and feel him no matter where in the world we are," Schwab said. "Ronaldo's [83 million] Facebook likes and [26.5 million] Twitter followers feel like they know what he is having for dinner and where he is going next."
Ronaldo has something that Messi does not.
"He is a global brand to men and women, so while both men can appear on the sports front page, Ronaldo with his shirt off on vacation is a lifestyle front page in a way Messi is not," said Schwab.
"His American parallel would be Andre Agassi in his prime when he had that physical look and dynamic personality you can build a marketing campaign around. Messi is more Pete Sampras in that equation."
So how big could Ronaldo become in the U.S.?
"His brand is always going to be global as opposed to being United States-focused," Schwab said. "But he has all of the brand partnerships he needs to become massive here, if he were to drop into the Super Bowl, for instance. The only question right now is whether Ronaldo has the desire to do more, because America is his for the taking."


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ECO:nomics: Water, the Next Scarce Resource
Changes in the environment, population and industry have created water scarcity in some areas. Terry L. Anderson the President of The Property and Environment Research Center and Gretchen W. McClain the CEO of Xylem discuss how society can meet these water challenges.
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This film tells the story of the first image captured of the Earth from space in 1968. Told solely by the Apollo 8 astronauts, it recounts their experiences and explores the beauty and grandeur of the Earth against the blackness of space.
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We had a visit from a superhero:
We spent hours and hours outside soaking up the sunshine, playing with our awesome neighbors and enjoying the freedom that comes from being able to get out of the house.
|Kamron and Miles eating breakfast on the front porch steps before church.
Noah had his first ever soccer practice this week:
He had the peanut gallery there cheering him on:
We babysat for a friend one day this week. Her darling son has autism. I've just got to give a shout out to his mom M- and all the other parents raising children with autism. The courage and patience this takes coupled with the fight most of them go through to get services for their children makes them worthy of a medal. This boy was so sweet! We splurged and bought the movie Tangled (which is fantastic!) and I think this was the only time all four of the kids sat still all day.
My dear friend Ellen and her sweet husband Brian came down from Indianapolis to help us put on a fundraiser photo shoot to help get two sisters home from Congo to an amazing family. I can't wait to see our new family photos that she took. Ellen let me take this goofy picture of her when I was explaining how much I love the shake it photo app on my phone. Isn't she cute?! Love that girl and her big heart for orphans.
I also got to hang with my bestie, Jessica, and her neice while we took the kids to the pool. We don't always get to spend a lot of time together, but when we do it's like no time has ever passed. Sometimes it's just so comforting to have a friend around who's known you for a long time and who knows all your junk and loves you anyway! My kids got brave and made friends with the diving board on this trip to the pool.
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Update 7/13/12
It's been a while since I updated this page and the first leg of construction is long-since been finished, though I'll be dotting the Is and crossing the Ts for a while even on that... In the end, my initial budgeting was surprisingly precise - without the Kickstarter funding I was only able to personally finance the lower part of The Bus as I envision it and not the top level or the fold-out studio on the side. That will have to come into fruition in the near future when the funds may be replenished via one way or another. As it is right now - the photo palace has a very comfortable traveling/living quarters for 1 person with a possibility of another full-time rider who would be willing to rough it to some degree. Upon full completion it will have space for 3-5 individuals to be present on board at any time, which will allow me to have a full-time staff and host resident artists for extended periods of time.
Here are some more images for posterity's sake - if you wish you could probably find all these images in individual posts from a few months ago and there they may have more detailed accounts of what went on during that particular stage of construction. If you don't want to dig though all the posts, then browse here and get a compressed look at the work that Ryan and I did in 4 months time.
The images below are completely out of timeline order - again, if you'd like to see them chronologically, please refer to the postings on in the blog section.
Update 3/19/12
Well... This page went on without for a while, didn't it? Meantime work continued and now we have a good portion of the front space done. Here is a bundle of images - some of them may have been posted in individual posts so look out for the ones you have not seen yet.
Update 2/22/12
Bench is 80% complete, bathroom wall frames are up
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Update 2/18/12
Concept Sketch - some proportions are a bit off and the exact color scheme is still to be worked out, but here is a black and white rough draft of what The Photo Palace Bus will entail once the construction is complete. Click on the image to see a bit more detail, but don't get too attached to particulars as the creative process of building may take the design in unexpected directions.
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Update 2/5/12
Anton came with one of our supporters Greg McMahon (who took the picture of us) to bring up the flat-file as well as put in the newly arrived water tanks. Plumbing is an important staple for any darkroom and a mobile darkroom is no exception. The tanks were ordered custom to fit in our cargo bay below the floor.
The larger tank is for fresh water which will serve the darkroom print washer, chemical dilutions, and the kitchen/bathroom utilities. The smaller tank is our grey water tank. Together the tanks hold 135 gallons of water. Of, course, they won't both be full at the same time.
Only one more tank to go. The Black tank. We want everything involved with that tank to go as smooth as possible.
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Preparations are underway for the famous New Year's Eve ball drop at New York's Times Square.
Workers installed Waterford crystal triangles on the ceremonial ball at a media event Thursday.
The ball, with its 288 crystal panels, will drop down a 141-foot-tall flagpole to usher in the new year.
The crystal panels have doves chiseled into them for the theme "Let There Be Peace."
The widow of Dick Clark — the longtime host for the New Year's Eve festivities — helped install a panel with her late husband's name engraved on it.
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Try this Stuffed Crepe Manicotti with Fresh Marinara Sauce recipe, or contribute your own.Suggest a better description
Make the crepes (crespelle):
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk and melted butter. Gradually whisk in the flour and salt until the mixture is smooth. Refrigerate for 1 hour until slightly thickened.
Spray an 8-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Place the pan over medium heat. With a small ladle, pour about 3 tablespoons of the batter into the pan. Turn the pan at a 45 degree angle to coat the pan evenly so the batter forms a perfect circle. Cook the crepe only until lightly browned, about 30 seconds. Turn the crepe over with a spatula and cook the other side only until lightly browned, about 30 seconds. Slide the crepe onto a 12-inch platter and continue the process with the remaining batter. Stack the crepes between waxed paper so they don''t stick. You can prepare these crepes a day in advance covered in plastic wrap in the refrigerator. No need to reheat the crepes before filling and baking.
Make the ricotta filling:
In a large bowl, add all the ingredients for the ricotta filling. With a large wooden spoon or spatula, stir all the ingredients until well blended. Store covered in plastic wrap in the refrigerator until ready to use. You can make this filling the day before.
Make the marinara sauce:
In a large heavy nonreactive saucepan with a lid, heat the olive oil on medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic and cook until fragrant but NOT browned. Add the crushed tomatoes to the pan and crush further with a potato masher. Simmer 30 minutes, slightly covered, on medium-low heat, stirring every so often.
Add the parsley, basil leaves and salt and pepper, to taste, and simmer for another 10 minutes until the sauce is slightly reduced. Taste and re-season as necessary.
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat the bottom of a 13 by 9-inch glass or ceramic baking dish with 1 cup of the prepared marinara sauce.
Spoon 3 tablespoons of the prepared ricotta filling 1 inch from the edge of a crepe. Roll evenly into a log, keeping the filling even as you roll. Repeat with the remaining crepes. Place manicotti seam side down and side by side in the sauced baking pan.
Spoon 1 to 2 cups of sauce over the top of the manicotti. Sprinkle with the grated Parmesan.
Cover the baking dish loosely with foil and bake about 20 minutes. Uncover and bake another 20 minutes until the topping is golden brown and sides are bubbling. Let rest about 15 minutes before serving to firm up the manicotti filling.
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|Calories: 1054
|Calories from Fat: 786 (75%)
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|116 %
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|166 %
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|Polyunsanturated Fat 15.2g
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|Sodium 1132.1mg
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|Potassium 451.5mg
|12 %
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|Protein 41.2g
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RealSec needed a new print or packaging design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 73 designs submitted by 11 freelance designers.
After having great success with my logo competition I have decided to hold another one for my flyer.
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Williams (Houston): Univ. of Houston CPA review program — "Governmental Accounting." OCTOBER Frank A. Bruni (New York): Soc. of Insurance Accountants, Newton, Mass.—"The Reinsurance GAAP." J. Michael Cook (Executive): NAA, New York chapter seminar—"Current Developments in Accounting Principles & Financial Reporting." Adrian F. Cummings (Chicago): Northwestern Univ. Law School legal accounting class—"Development of Published Accounting Principles." Eugene O. Daniels (Charlotte): North Carolina CPA Assn., Chapel Hill—"Personal Financial Statements." DeanT. DuCray (Executive): Financial Executive —"Tax Disclosure Under the SEC's ASR No. 149." Earl A. Faulkner (New York): Assn. of Water Transportation Accounting Officers, Hershey, Pa.—"Current Trends in Voyage Accounting in the Steamship Industry." Bertram Frankenberger, Jr. (New Haven): Connecticut Bar Assn.—"Law Office Accounting Procedures & Internal Controls." Robert S. Gorab (New York): Executive Enterprises Inc. seminar, Washington — "Accounting & Reporting Problems of the Public Utility Industry." Peter L. Jensen (Denver): Banker/CPA Conference —"Accounting for the Reserve for Loan Losses." Eugene L. Larkin, Jr. (New York): Current Economics Inc. seminar—"Accounting for the Realities of Bank Portfolio Management." Gerald M. Lutzky (Newport Beach), Robert L. McComb (San Francisco): Kaiser Aetna controllers conference, Oakland—"Profit Recognition on Sales of Real Estate." Robert L. McComb (see Lutzky) Larry A. Olson (Portland): Northwest Western Market—"Accounting for Small Business Retailers." Don R. Rudkin (Los Angeles): Pacific Lighting Corp. financial executives—"Lessee Accounting." Edward C. Sebek (Los Angeles): Beta Alpha Psi, California State Univ., Long Beach—"Campaign Funding." James W. Starr (Las Vegas): Nevada CPA Foundation seminar —"Statement of Changes in Financial Position." Warren K. Wentworth (Boston): Richard L. Abedon & Co.—"Reporting & Disclosure Requirements of Pension Reform Act." Duane R. Whitmarsh (Houston): Beta Alpha Psi, Univ. of Houston—"Inventory Profits Are Real!" Auditing MAY Oral S. Johnson (Salt Lake City): IIA, Salt Lake City chapter—"Relationship of Internal Auditor with the CPA." Howard F. Kershaw (Miami): Florida International Univ. auditing students—"Auditing Techniques Relating to Property." Fred M. Oliver (Salt Lake City): Missouri CPA Soc, Kansas City—"Audits of State & Local Government Units." JULY Albert L. Adell III (Chicago): Augusta College auditing students, Rock Island—"H&S Auditape System." Richard D. Aldred (Palm Beach): Burnup & Sims Inc. controllers meeting—"Internal Control in Financial Management." 30
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Field Report: Ken's Artisan Pizza
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Here's another community-submitted bit of intel from the field from tomdorkey. Thanks, tomdorkey! And remember, if YOU want to submit your review, here's how. —The Mgmt.
Ken's Artisan Pizza
304 SE 28th Avenue, Portland OR 97214; map); 503-517-9951; kensartisan.com/pizza.html
Pizza Style: Neapolitan-inspired
Oven Type: Wood-fired
Notes: Great starters, no reservations, reasonable corkage
- Consistently good, high quality ingredients, unbelievable crust that is flavorful, chewy
- Seasonal, creative desserts (especially in summer when local fruit and berries are available)
- Terrific Caesar Salad dressed just right, flavorful croutons (from Ken's Bakery), shaved Parmesan
- Knowledgeable wait staff who enjoy their work, and are always helpful. I especially like that they bring separate wine glasses if different wines are opened
- Lines form before it opens at five PM on weekends, not as bad during the week
- Always a nice char on the cornicione and upskirt—I realize this isn't for everybody, but it sure floats my boat. —tomdorkey
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Tea Tree Oil
Veterinarian Reviewed on June 15, 2012 by Paulina Nelega, RH
Posted in Uncategorized
Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia)
Tea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) is also called melaleuca oil or essential oil. It is from the leaves of the Melaleuca alternifolia. This plant is native to the coast of Northeast New South Wales of Australia. Tea tree oil is colored pale yellow to clear and has a distinct camphor – like odor.
Tea tree oil is obtained through the process of distillation of the leaves of the Melaleuca alternifolia. This essential oil has been the part of many herbal treatments and holistic remedies all around the world.
History and Origin
Tea tree oil is native to the Bungjalung people of Australia where they use this essential oil in traditional medicine. Inhaling the oils of the leaves of the Melaleuca alternifolia was the only way that they benefited from the therapeutic effects of the plant.
Later on, the use of the oil extracted from the Melaleuca alternifolia became more evident as Arthur Penfold published his research during the 1920's and 1930's about the therapeutic properties of tea tree oil.
Ancient Uses
The use of tea tree oil during ancient times was done by the indigenous people of Australia called the Bundjalung. They had no way to extract the leaves of the Melaleuca alternifolia so they crushed the fresh leaves and inhaled the natural oils. This was used to treat cough, Colds and other pulmonary system disorders.
Modern Uses
In modern times, the demand for tea tree oil has risen due to the antiseptic properties of this essential oil. Tea tree oil is used in the treatment of infection, specifically fungal infections of the skin, nails and genitourinary system. The reason why tea tree oil is highly effective in treating infection is that it is 11 times more active as an anti microbial than phenol. Aside from fungal infections, tea tree oil is also used in treating acne and other skin disorders. Treating acne uses 5% tea tree oil.
Leaves of the Melaleuca alternifolia can also be used as a poultice on wounds, boils and other skin disorders. An infusion can also be made from the leaves of the Melaleuca alternifolia to treat sore throat and upper respiratory infections and illnesses.
Side Effects
Although there are many benefits of the tea tree oil, it is highly toxic and very dangerous if swallowed. This can cause severe confusion, hallucinations, coma, severe drowsiness, vomiting and may even cause severe rashes.
Applying tea tree oil externally does not pose any harm or risk at all. However, it is not recommended to be used for very young children and in babies since it may cause loss of consciousness. Tea tree oil may cause a mild rash or contact dermatitis and this can easily be remedied by decreasing the dose of the essential oil.
If you would like to use tea tree oil for its therapeutic properties consult your naturopathic doctor or herbalist regarding the use of this essential oil. Never swallow or inhale tea tree oil in its pure form. You should always dilute the tea tree oil first. Ask your doctor for the most appropriate instructions to dilute the tea tree oil without causing yourself any harm or toxicity concerns.
Our Expert
Paulina Nelega, RH, has been in private practice as a Clinical Herbalist for over 15 years. She has developed and taught courses in herbal medicine, and her articles on health have appeared in numerous publications. She is very passionate about the healing power of nature. Ask Dr. Jan


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This chapter introduces options specific to an EIS descriptor.
This chapter includes the following sections:
For information on descriptor concepts and features common to more than one type of TopLink descriptors, see Chapter 16, "Introduction to Descriptors".
EIS descriptors describe Java objects that you map to an EIS data source by way of a JCA adapter.
Using EIS descriptors in an EIS project created with TopLink Workbench, you can configure EIS mappings (see Section 77.1, "EIS Mapping Types") to XML records.
Using EIS descriptors in an EIS project that you create in Java, you can configure EIS mappings to any supported EIS record type: XML, mapped, or indexed.
See Part XXVII, "Creation and Configuration of Descriptors" for information on how to create and configure descriptors regardless of their type.
For information specific to creation and configuration of EIS descriptors, see the following:
When working with descriptors for a parent (source) and a child (target) objects, you have to accomplish the following:
if the source object exists, then you must ensure that the target object also exists;
if the source object is destroyed, then you must ensure that the target object is also destroyed.
For more information, see Section 16.2.5, "Descriptors and Aggregation".
In your EIS project, designate the descriptors for the source and target objects to reflect this relationship as Root and Composite Descriptors in EIS Projects.
In an EIS project, you can designate the descriptor as a composites (see Section 22.214.171.124, "EIS Composite Descriptors").
The type of EIS mapping you whish to create will determine whether you configure an EIS descriptor as a composite or root (see Section 77.2.6, "Composite and Reference EIS Mappings").
For more information, see Section 76.6, "Configuring an EIS Descriptor as a Root or Composite Type".
You cannot configure EJB information for an EIS descriptor designated as an composite (see Section 16.2.3, "Descriptors and CMP and BMP").
You can configure inheritance for an EIS descriptor designated as a composite (see Section 16.2.2, "Descriptors and Inheritance"), however, in this case, all the descriptors in the inheritance tree must be composites. Composite and root descriptors cannot exist in the same inheritance tree.
You can use descriptors to describe the inheritance relationships between classes in your EIS project. For more information, see the following:
Section 119.20, "Configuring Inheritance for a Child (Branch or Leaf) Class Descriptor"
Section 119.21, "Configuring Inheritance for a Parent (Root) Descriptor"
Section 119.22, "Configuring Inheritance Expressions for a Parent (Root) Class Descriptor"
Section 119.23, "Configuring Inherited Attribute Mapping in a Subclass"
For EIS projects, TopLink assumes that all of the classes in an inheritance hierarchy have the same primary key, as set in the root descriptor. Child descriptors associated with data source representations that have different primary keys must define the mapping between the root primary key and the local one.
For more information, see Section 119.2, "Configuring Primary Keys".


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EUR/USD began the new trading week with a move higher within the range. It peaked just below 1.3640 as tension prevents a real break in either direction. ECB president Mario Draghi will dominate the scene later on in an official testimony. Will he attempt to talk down the euro?
Here is a quick update on what's moving the pair.
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The high-flying pound took a breather last week, asGBP/USD posted modest losses. The pair closed at the round number of 1.71. This week's highlights are CPI and Claimant Count Change. Here is an outlook for the main events moving the pound, and an updated technical analysis for GBP/USD.
British Manufacturing Production surprised with a sharp drop,…Continue
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EUR/USD settled in range in a week that saw fear return to the markets. Industrial production, Draghi's testimony, German ZEW Economic Sentiment and ZEW Economic Sentiment, inflation data are the highlights of this week. Here is an outlook on the highlights of this week and an updated technical analysis for…Continue
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EUR/USD is trading at the lower end of the well known of the range as the week draws to an end. Risk is back in the picture with the miss of the payment in the Portuguese holdings company. The pair went lower also thanks to some hawkish sounds from the Fed, even though things are moving very slowly at that end. A light calendar today means that speculation will be in…Continue
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Right-hander Ely, one of the top Sox pitching prospects, found out from his agent he was on the short list of potential compensation for the Dodgers as Internet reports claimed he and pitcher John Link would be the players dispatched. Should he depart for Los Angeles, that will end a childhood dream of pitching for the Sox.
"I'd be excited either way, but I grew up a Sox fan," said the 6-foot-1, 190-pound Ely, a Homewood-Flossmoor alum who was the Sox's third-round draft pick out of Miami (Ohio) in 2007. "I wanted to pitch for a team I grew up watching."
"Honestly, I was a little surprised," he said of being on the list. "But the Sox have a very solid rotation. The more I thought of it, the more excited I was. There would be plenty of opportunity (as a Dodger)."
December 18, 2009
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skaiwayne needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 44 designs submitted by 23 freelance designers.
We need a professional corporate logo. Example can be found here http://www.saltmedia.com.au/branding.php
Navigating you towards profitability
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Navigating you towards profitability. is Northpoint Capital's tagline. This is meant to be interpreted as, increasing a clients cash flow, or moving their finances from the south
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Trend: Modern Organic with Green
Liven up your space with "spring green", this seasons big color trend. Happy and uplifting this warm tone will brighten your space for new life. Best when used as a simple accent, this color in small doses will have a big impact. Paint a drab wall or add a pretty vase with stems. The mix of sleek shapes with natural organics is the right mix for creating an uplifting retreat.
Meaning of Green: Green is abundant in nature, growth, balance and harmony. Change and transformation is necessary for growth, and so this ability to sustain changes is also a part of the energy of green.
Nature's Inspiration: gorgeous fern leaves. This simple piece of wall art is a great way to add color without the commitment of paint. Change out your artwork seasonally to inspire guests and to keep them engaged in the moment. Find "Fernscape" spa artwork, at Spa Decor.com
Liven up your spa refreshment center. The Chlo Beverage Dispenser has two levels which makes it perfect for adding a pop of color with fruits or other natural products. Coffee beans, nuts, or decorative accents would also add a fun new flavor to your space.
You can now shop SpaDecor.com by department or room type, a new feature for spa owners. Check out new products and experience tips and trends. Enjoy! www.SpaDecor.com.


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Hertz Expands Dream Collection in Europe with Additional Elite Models
Hertz adds Maserati GranTurismo, Mercedes C 63 AMG Coupe, Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed, and BMW 6 Series Convertible to its European Dream Collection
LONDON - June 6, 2014 // PRNewswire // - The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ), the world's leading general use car rental company, has recently expanded its exclusive Dream Collection in Europe with new stunning models such as the Mercedes C 63 AMG Coupe in Italy and the UK and the stylish Maserati GranTurismo in France. Other newly added high end vehicles include the powerful Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed in the Netherlands and the modern BMW 6 Series Convertible in Spain.
"The Hertz Dream Collection gives people the opportunity to experience some of the most famous and desirable brands in elite motoring," commented Michel Taride, Group President, Hertz International. "The Dream car experience extends from special reservation channels to being greeted by a Hertz representative at the pick-up point, and then getting behind the wheel of a breath-taking vehicle in pristine condition. We ensure that whisking away and driving a car of your dreams from the Hertz Dream Collection will be an unforgettable pleasure."
The Dream Collection is available in selected locations across Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, and the UK. The existing collection also includes other remarkable models such as the Maserati Ghibli in Belgium, Aston Martin Vantage in France, Jaguar XK Convertible in Germany, Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC in Italy, Porsche Cayman in the Netherlands, and the Aston Martin DB9 in the UK, amongst many others. Additionally, the iconic award-winning Jaguar F-TYPE convertible is part of the Collection in Germany as well as in Belgium, France, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain, where the all new F-TYPE Coupe will also be available shortly. Hertz also offers a Dream Cars range in the US, featuring models such as the Range Rover Sport and BMW M3 convertible.
The high end marques and top service that characterize The Hertz Dream Collection redefine the premium car rental experience. The selected Dream vehicle is handed over in person by the specially trained Dream team so that customers can bypass the counter or, in some locations, have the car delivered directly to them. All bookings are backed by Hertz's make and model guarantee, meaning that the customers will drive away exactly the car they booked.
A personalized reservation service is available on the dedicated microsites www.hertzdreamcollection.co.uk for the UK and www.hertzdreamcars.com for the US. In the rest of the countries where the collection is available, bookings can be made on Hertz's local websites.
The Hertz Dream Collection (called Hertz Dream Cars in the US) is the latest addition to the unique and distinctive Hertz Collections. Other specially created ranges in Europe include the Prestige Collection, a line of luxurious models known for increased levels of comfort, elegance and performance and the Family Collection, featuring extra space and a 5-star NCAP safety rating. European Collections also includes Fun, sleek and small sporty cars chosen for their great looks and character; and Green, a range of electric, hybrid and fuel-efficient cars.
Collections in the US and Australia include Prestige, Green Traveler and Adrenaline – a range of exhilarating specialty performance cars.
About Hertz
operates its car rental business through the Hertz, Dollar, Thrifty and Firefly brands from approximately 11,555 corporate and licensee locations in about 145 countries in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and New Zealand. Hertz is the largest worldwide airport general use car rental brand, operating from approximately 10,090 corporate and licensee locations in approximately 145 countries. Dollar and Thrifty have approximately 1,400 corporate and franchise locations in approximately 75 countries. Hertz is the number one airport car rental brand in the U.S. and at 130 major airports in Europe.
Product and service initiatives such as Hertz Gold Plus Rewards, NeverLost®, Carfirmations, Mobile Wi-Fi and unique vehicles offered through the Company's Adrenaline, Dream, Family, Fun, Green and Prestige Collections also set Hertz apart from the competition. Additionally, Hertz owns the vehicle leasing and fleet management leader Donlen Corporation, operates the Hertz 24/7 hourly car rental business and sells vehicles through its Rent2Buy program. The Company also owns a leading North American equipment rental business, Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation, which includes Hertz Entertainment Services. More information about the Company can be found at www.abouthertz.com.
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Christmas, a time filled with decorations,
candles and lights and ribbons and bows,
a time of great cheer, parties and toasts,
a time to wish peace on each boy and girl
of opening gifts and dinners galore.
Yet don't forget through the comings and goings
the real truth often veiled in the hustle and bustle.
Not the reindeer or Santa (though he's based on Saint Nick),
not Rudolph or Frosty or elves sprightly and quick.
Though these bring joy, there's joy deeper still...
Make no doubt about it,
Christmas is not wishful thinking.
Christ did come as an infant, a baby,
conceived in a real woman's womb,
the humble teenage virgin Mary.
He was born into our world
God in the flesh,
the awesome, glorious Lord,
made to be held and seen and heard--
light inaccessible breaking into the dark.
He was real, this God-man,
as real as you and me,
He ate and he breathed,
he hurt and he loved,
he bled and he died.
So remember on Christmas the truth of the day
Jesus came as a man, a babe born to die,
to save us from sin and he will come again.
Manage to pause for a moment or two
and remember the man who came here for you.


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If you find some acetaldehyde you can sometimes mitigate it with an even warmer rest than your diacetyl rest. Acetaldehyde has a boiling temp of around 72f IIRC. so it will gas out if you keep the finished beer there for a couple days.
How fast are you raising the temp for your diacetyl rest? You may actually create acetaldehyde if you stress the yeast by raising/lowering the temp to quickly.About 1-2 deg F per day is a safe bet.Any yeast stress can yield acetalaldehyde - underpitching, under-aerating, temp. fluctuations, etc. Check all that out as well.I've had this issue with my kolsch and found that I need about 1.5x the amount of yeast recommended by Mr. Malty. O2 and temp. control really helped, too.
I've never gotten it from crash cooling though. For what it's worth.


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Say the Word
This story appears in the January 1999 issue of Entrepreneur. Subscribe »
Your fingers have just become obsolete--at least for dialing phones. The SCH-2000 voice-dialing digital cellular phone from Sprint PCS and Samsung allows you to access up to 20 stored numbers just by saying the name of the person you wish to call. Equipped with a built-in voice memo function for recording personal notes or reminders and a five-line LCD screen that displays text messages and caller ID information, the phone's vibrating ringer quietly alerts you to incoming calls, which you can conclude with a dramatic flick of the phone's active flip feature. Powered by a standard lithium ion battery, this 5.4-ounce phone provides up to two and a half hours of talk time.
Sprint PCS/Samsung
Price: $179
Light Show
Except for the fact that Lightware's new personal presentation projector, code named "Beetle," weighs under 5 pounds and can fit in a travel bag next to your laptop PC, this personal presentation projector doesn't have much else in common with an insect. This Beetle uses a high-resolution color polysilicon LCD engine and a 200-watt metal halide lamp to deliver startlingly bright, clear images that bring PowerPoint and other presentations to life. Compatible with PC and Mac laptops, as well as most resolution standards and video modes, the projector is equipped with dual built-in speakers for crisp stereo sound.
"Beetle" Personal Projector
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Get It Straight
Laptop users, prepare to rejoice! The Cordpack laptop accessory carrying case and organizer will straighten out your unruly mass of tangled phone and power cords for good. Made of sturdy nylon, Cordpack uses cleverly designed pockets to allow quick, easy access to cords and peripherals while at the same time keeping them tidy and safe from wear and tear. Cordpack is compatible with all makes and models of laptops and comes in any color you like, as long as it's black.
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