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New Toyota Proace Van: first details
Toyota is extending customer choice and opening up a completely new market proposition with its all-new range of Proace Vans. A choice of two grades, three body sizes and two wheelbase lengths are available, together with different body styles that take Proace Van into all areas of the medium duty van (MDV) segment for the first time.
The line-up includes the first Proace Van Compact, creating a new proposition in the market by providing the cargo capacity of a medium-size van within the footprint of a compact van (CDV). A combi version seating up to nine and a platform cab ready for conversions will also be available.
See the first details on the forthcoming Proace Verso MPV here.
Five diesel engines are available, according to market, with power outputs from 94 to 178bhp and a choice of manual, robotised manual and automatic transmissions.
Specification highlights include optional power sliding side doors, three front seats (including Compact) and a new Smart Cargo system that features an opening bulkhead and lifting front passenger seat base to increase load length capacity by 1.16m and overall load volume by an extra half a cubic metre.
Safety standards have been further increased. Proace Van has a top five-star Euro NCAP crash test rating and will be offered with the option of two Toyota Safety Sense packages providing a choice of active safety and driver assistance features.
The all-new Toyota Proace Van range of light commercial vehicles will make its world debut at the Commercial Vehicle Show at the NEC in Birmingham from 26 to 28 April. It will be well-placed to take advantage of the strong recovery in the European LCV market in recent years, with sales volumes rising by more than 12 per cent in 2015. Toyota expects sales to reach 2.2 million in 2016. MDVs account for around 28 per cent of sales, approximately 640,000 units.
UK order books will open in late April, ahead of the official start of sales in September. Prices and specifications will be announced soon.
Toyota Proace Van Design and Packaging
Proace Van's strong new frontal design clearly marks it out as a member of the contemporary Toyota family. It will be available in a choice of three body sizes: Compact, Medium and Long.
The Compact will be the shortest model in the MDV segment – shorter even than some CDV models – measuring 4.6m long with a 2.9m wheelbase. Its 11.3-metre turning circle makes it highly manoeuvrable for use in built-up areas.
Proace Van Compact is available in panel, semi-glazed and glazed versions. It has three front seats and its cargo bay measures 2.1m long by 1.6m wide, giving a load volume of 4.6m3.
The new Smart Cargo system, combining an opening front bulkhead with a lifting front passenger seat base, increases the maximum load length from 2.5 to 3.7m and total load volume to a best-in-class 5.1m3. Available on all Proace Van models (option or standard according to grade), it also includes a storage compartment beneath the central passenger seat and an adjustable desk/worktop function built into central seatback, complete with a swivelling shelf with a high-grip tray to securely hold items such as laptops and documents.
The Medium version is 4.9m long and has a 3.2m wheelbase. When the Smart Cargo system is fitted, overall load length extends to 3.7m and load capacity rises from 5.3 to 5.8m3. The medium-length Proace Van is available in panel, semi-glazed, glazed, crew cab, combi and platform cab versions.
The Long version of Proace Van has the same 3.2m wheelbase, but with an extended rear overhang that takes overall vehicle length to 5.3m. Panel, semi-glazed, glazed, crew cab and Combi versions are offered. The cargo area measures 2.8m long and 1.6m wide, giving a load volume of 6.1m3. Here the Smart Cargo system takes maximum load length to 4m, increasing load capacity to 6.6m3.
With each vehicle length, Proace Van benefits from left and right side sliding doors and side-hinged rear double doors that open to 180 degrees. The vehicle width and height are standard at 2.2m and 1.9m respectively. Maximum payload is up to 1,400kg and the braked trailer towing capacity is up to 2,500kg.
Power side door operation is available as an option across the van range; on the Medium and Long versions the door aperture is wide enough for Euro pallets to be loaded. The rear doors can be specified in three different styles:
Glazed swing doors (50:50), each with heated screen and wiper
250-degree hinges that allow doors to fold back on to the vehicle sides (Long version only)
Glazed tailgate with heated screen and wiper
The cabin is robust, functional and spacious, designed to meet the needs of both commercial and private owners. The dashboard features clear instrumentation and analogue dials with ergonomic switchgear. The driving position affords excellent visibility and is car-like in its position, with a short-throw gear lever mounted close to the steering wheel.
Grade Structure and Accessories (European)
Proace Van is available in three equipment grades: Base and Comfort for the van and Combi for the passenger version. These complement the Proace Verso passenger car, which Toyota revealed at the Geneva motor show at the beginning of March.
The entry-level, commuter specification Combi provides practicality and durability with low ownership costs. It is available with a choice of cabin configurations with five to nine seats. The former features twin "captain's chair" style front seats and second or second and third row benches; the latter uses two or three tiers of bench seating.
The standard specification for Combi and Base models includes three front seats, driver's seat armrest, driver and passenger front airbags, cloth upholstery, central locking, cruise control with speed limiter, 12V dashboard power outlet and 16-inch steel wheels.
Comfort grade (for van and crew cab models) adds more sophisticated cabin acoustic treatments, driver's seat height adjustment, combination cloth and vinyl upholstery, stereo radio with Bluetooth and USB port, air conditioning, cooled and illuminated glovebox, remote central locking, additional 12V power outlets in the glovebox and cargo area and the Smart Cargo system.
There is a wealth of options and accessories for owners to adapt their Proace Van to suit their needs. For ease of use, keyless entry, automatic headlights and wipers, front and rear parking sensors and a rear-view camera are available. Performance can be adapted with increased payload, higher ground clearance and off-road capabilities. For more style, customers can add 17-inch alloy wheels and colour-matched side protection, doorhandles and door mirrors. For added safety, Toyota offers side airbags, bi-xenon headlamps and fog lamps.
Two Toyota Safety Sense packages are available: the first provides Lane Departure Alert, Road Sign Assist, Driver Attention Alert and an Automatic High Beam system; the second pack adds Forward Collision Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control, Autonomous Emergency Braking with pedestrian detection and cornering lights.
To make it easier to access rough off-road locations such as building sites, Proace Van can be specified with its ground clearance raised by 25mm and Toyota Traction Select, which adapts the vehicle's traction control to provide better performance on uneven, low-grip surfaces. As well as the standard, switchable electronic stability programme, the system has three operating modes: for snow (active up to about 30mph), mud (up to about 50mph) and sand (up to 75mph).
Accessories include extra acoustic and thermal insulation, a rear ladder, fixed and fold-out tow hooks, roof rack system with rollers, top boxes and pipe carriers and a range of tailor-made items supplied by Würth.
Toyota Proace Van Powertrains (Europe)
The new Proace Van is available with 1.6 and 2.0-litre diesel engines with a range of power outputs and choice of different transmissions. The model is targeting best-in-class CO2 emissions for a medium duty van, supported by the use of Toyota's Stop & Start system.
A 94bhp (70kW) version of the 1.6 unit can be matched to either a five-speed manual gearbox (with 210Nm of torque), or a six-speed robotised manual transmission (240Nm of torque). The former generates CO2 emissions of between 144 and 148g/km with combined cycle fuel economy of between 51.4 and 50.4mpg. The latter, benefiting from Stop & Start, produces 135 to 139g/km and achieves between 55.4 and 54.3mpg.
The 120 and 148bhp 2.0-litre turbodiesels are recommended for vans carrying higher payloads, thanks to their higher torque – 340 and 370Nm respectively. Both use six-speed manual transmissions and, equipped with Stop & Start, produces 139 and 143g/km of CO2, with fuel economy from 49.6 to 47.9mpg.
The 178bhp (132kW) version of the 2.5-litre engine is the most powerful in the range, fitted as standard with a six-speed automatic transmission and producing 400Nm of toque. It features Stop & Start and has combined cycle CO2 emissions of between 151 and 155g/km and fuel economy from 49.6 to 47.9mpg.
All powertrains meet Euro 6 emissions standards and are equipped with selective catalytic reduction to reduce the amount of NOx released into the atmosphere. A 22.5-litre tank of AdBlue ensures the system will work to its optimum capability for 15,000km (about 9,300 miles). The tank is easy to refill, via a filler inlet on the B-pillar, accessible when the driver's door is open.
Low cost of ownership is supported by service intervals of 25,000 miles or every two years, according to usage.


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Fiat SpA has told the minority shareholder in Chrysler Group LLC of its intention to buy another 3.3 percent stake in the smallest U.S. automaker for $198 million, the Italian automaker said on Thursday.
The announcement is another step to fulfill Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne's aim for Fiat to own all of Chrysler by buying the 41.5 percent stake now owned by the retiree healthcare trust fund affiliated with the United Auto Workers union.
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The two investors have been wrangling over Chrysler's value since last year, when the UAW trust fund rebuffed Fiat's attempts to buy a 3.3 percent stake in Chrysler for $139.7 million, saying the price was too low.
Fiat, which owns 58.5 percent of Chrysler, then sued the UAW trust fund, and the two parties are attempting to resolve the dispute in a Delaware court.
A determination by the court "is currently expected within the next several months," Fiat said in a statement. If this sale and the transaction announced Thursday go through, Fiat will own 65.17 percent of Chrysler.
The UAW trust, known as a VEBA, or voluntary employees beneficiary association, took the stake in Chrysler during the carmaker's U.S.-government-led restructuring in 2009.
The entity, which manages medical benefits for 824,000 blue-collar retirees, is seeking to maximize the holding's value to cover escalating healthcare costs for Chrysler's retirees.
Fiat holds options to buy up to 40 percent of Chrysler owned by the UAW trust that can be exercised until the end of June 2016.
The price will be based on a multiple - not exceeding Fiat's multiples - of Chrysler's core earnings in the past four quarters, less net industrial debt, Fiat said on Thursday.
A spokesman and an attorney for the VEBA did not have an immediate comment on Fiat's announcement.
(Reporting by Antonella Ciancio in Milan and Deepa Seetharaman in Detroit; editing by Steve Scherer and Dan Grebler)

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Healthy Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana and Oatmeal Cookie Recipe
At least once a week my mom would make cookies for me and my siblings as an after school snack when we were growing up. My favorite cookies were the ones that were just out of the oven. It didn't seem to matter what kind they were, as long as they were hot.
Now that I am a mom, I too enjoy making cookies for my kids. There seem to be many more recipes out there these days for making anything healthier. So, I like to make a little bit healthier version of the cookies that my mom used to make.
I'm sure you will notice that this recipe doesn't call for oil, but does contain two different fruits, nuts, oats and even a little chocolate. This recipe has the healthy aspect you want, and still tastes like a cookie that grandma would make.
Healthy Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana and Oatmeal Cookies
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1/3 cup peanut butter
2/3 cup applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 cup oatmeal
1/4 cup your favorite nuts
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/4 cup shredded coconut
Throw bananas, peanut butter, applesauce, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves in a mixer and mix until combined. Add the oatmeal, nuts, chocolate chips and coconut and mix until well combined.
Roll dough into balls with about 2 tablespoons of dough. Place dough balls on a cookie sheet, and then lightly flatten the ball with your hand. Bake cookies for 22 to 28 minutes at 350 degrees.
Joy Larson is a mother of four boys, graduate of the University of Montana, animal lover and writer.


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If you didn't donate to the Kickstarter, don't worry! You can buy the DVD and soundtrack at MAGFest (Jan 3 - 6, 2013) and then on our website starting on the 7th.
Thank you again to our Kickstarter supporters and all of our fans!
By the way, two more episodes of Xhibit Play: Yoshi's Story are up. Please enjoy. Please.


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I'll keep this one short and sweet.
A few weeks ago I purchased Neal's Yard Rosewater Toner because it was one I had used many moons about as a teenager (I am SURE it was almost 100% pure rosewater back then) and loved.
Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Alcohol denat., Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe vera) leaf juice powder*, Rosa damascena (Rose) essential oil, Levulinic acid, Glycerin, Potassium sorbate, Coco-glucoside, Citronellol, Eugenol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Linalool.
Now, this was the only different element to my skincare and I can no longer ignore the fact that the high alcohol content in this is drying my skin out badly.
I love how clean it makes your skin feel after cleansing, but I have been left with little clingy dry patches all over my cheeks. It makes my normal face cream sting when I apply it. I will have to abandon this one (have used half a bottle).
I will go and buy my favourite toner in the world tomorrow, Nars's Hydrating Freshening Toner even though it's a whopping £27, I'm sick of torturing my skin!


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Rich Countries, Poor People: Will Africa's commodity boom benefit the poor?
Travelling across Africa these days you are likely to run into increasing numbers of mining, oil, and gas industry personnel engaged in exploration, drilling, and extraction across the continent. Although commodity prices are moderating, the discoveries being made in Africa offer the real prospect of significant revenue to many cash-poor, aid-dependent governments in the decade ahead. If you care about development, the question is whether these revenues will catalyze broad economic development and whether they will benefit the poor in Africa.


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We've got quite the variety when you look at the sea of tablets, slates, ultrabooks, and convertibles we have now in the Windows 8 landscape. Crazy designs like the ThinkPad Yoga and Dell XPS 12 spring to mind when thinking of the different ways manufactures have differentiated themselves.
Microsoft threw a wrench into the traditional PC world last June when it announced the Surface family of devices. The Surface is also unique in its design and has recently been awarded a design patent for it's Touch keyboard cover and magnetic coupling.
The keyboard is arguably one of the more unique aspects of the Surface RT and Surface Pro but you also have the VaporMg casing to the built in kickstand that helps the Surface stand out. The main reason for the patent is the coupling the Surface offers to connect to an input device and the Touch Cover. That "click in" sound you get when you connect the keyboard is now covered by patent.
The patent was filed back in May 16 of 2012 and hopefully with its approval it will discourage other companies from making a play at copying the functionality and design of the Surface and its keyboards.


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Cat Meme Running Late
Richard Dawkins first came up with the idea of a meme in his 1976 book "The Selfish Gene". Essentially, memes are ideas that evolve according to the same principles that govern biological evolution. Think about all the ideas that you have in your head right now. They are all memes, and they all came from somewhere. Some of them will have come from friends and some will have come from the internet or television. Examples of memes are musical tunes, jokes, trends, fashions, catch phrases, and car designs. Now, the memes that inhabit your mind are in competition with all the other memes in the memepool (the collection of all existing memes). This means that they are all competing to get themselves copied into other people's minds. Some of these memes do quite well. Every time you whistle your favorite tune or utter a useful catch phrase, you are facilitating the spread of those memes. Every time you wear something that is "in fashion" you are helping the idea of that fashion enter other people's minds. Consider the first four notes of Beethoven's 5th symphony, or the "Happy Birthday" song. These are ideas that inhabit our minds and have been very successful at replicating. Not only have these memes found their way into literally millions of minds, they have also managed to leave copies of themselves on paper, in books, on audiotape, on compact disks, and in computer hard-drives (Silby 2000).
Memes spread in a similar way to contagions, passing from one person to another. Those that are good at replicating tend to leave more copies of themselves in minds and are often written down in books or on websites, which helps them to survive and often thrive. Those that are not so good at replicating tend to die out. The most popular version of this nowadays are the internet memes. At its most basic, this is simply the passing on of a digital file or hyperlink from one person to others using methods available through the internet such as email or instant messaging. At its heart, an internet meme is an inside joke which happens to have a large number of internet users in on it. These types have a tendency to evolve and spread extremely swiftly, sometimes going in and out of popularity in just days.
Though not everyone agrees on what a meme is or what value they have, it is hard not to recognize that they exist due to the increase of occurrences on the internet. Many books have been written on the subject and the theory is constantly evolving. With our ever evolving technology and our ability to connect with people all over the world in the matter of seconds, who can tell where the future of memes is headed.


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There you are, heading down the highway at a speed that would make Barney Fife reach for that bullet in his shirt pocket, but it's too late, you're over the horizon and into the next county. The needle on the speedo is reading near the buck and a quarter mark, while the tach reads a docile 2100 rpm. Normally the stump pulling gears in the rear end would be howling like a north wind at this speed, but not this time. A six-on-the-floor Tremec T56 transmission keeps all this madness in check.
The Camaro on the cover of this issue was the recipient of this dual overdrive Tremec transmission. You may remember the second-gen F-body from last month's issue, when it had a Procharger installed on its LS2. This month we'll take you through the steps that it will take to put a T56 behind an LS1 into a second-gen Camaro. Even though the T56 was designed to fit behind LS motors, it really can fit almost any Chevrolet. This is where Classic Chevy 5-Speed comes in. Classic Chevy 5-Speed specializes in Tremec 5- and 6-speed overdrive manual transmission conversion kits for, well, classic Chevy muscle cars. Classic Chevy 5-Speed kits include Camaros, Chevelles, Corvettes, Novas, Impalas and '55-57 Chevys.
These Tremec transmission kits are not sold separately. Classic Chevy 5-Speed, which is an authorized Tremec dealer, takes the transmission from Tremec and then adapts it to fit each specific vehicle, including all hardware, tech support, etc. The Classic Chevy 5-Speed Elite T56 kit includes all of the components shown from the hydraulic clutch assembly back to, and including, the driveshaft. Classic Chevy 5-Speed uses a brand new Tremec T56 transmission, McLeod clutch components, custom-made Inland Empire Driveline driveshafts, and other GM parts. The custom-made tubular crossmember and hydraulic clutch master cylinder-mounting bracket are made specifically for each application.
The Elite T56 kit is a good option for automatic to six-speed conversions or for anyone looking to upgrade their existing clutch components.
Remove the transmission-to-bellhousing bolts and remove the bellhousing from the transmission. Make sure the case has two dowel pins in it.
The easiest method to determine how much you will need to cut/enlarge your stock shifter hole in the floor is to install the bellhousing to the block without the flywheel and clutch installed and then temporarily install the transmission to the to the bellhousing, making sure the transmission is supported by a transmission jack. When the transmission is temporarily installed as described above, use a scribe and mark the desired shifter hole location from underneath the car. Remove the carpet, seats, and sill plates as required to gain access to the tunnel. From underneath the car, drill small pilot holes on each corner of the shifter outline that you drew in. With the pilot holes as an outline and using the appropriate cutting device, cut out the necessary sheetmetal in the floorboard to accommodate the shifter.
Install the flywheel with the new hardware. Apply Loctite to the bolt threads and torque the bolts to 65 ft-lb. Install the clutch disc and pressure plate to the flywheel using the supplied clutch alignment tool and torque to specification.
Note: It is advisable to check that the clutch disc fits the transmission input shaft and slides on the splines easily before installation. Next install the bellhousing to the engine block and fit the bellhousing over the dowel pins and torque to specification. We should also note a detailed set of instructions are included with every transmission from Classic Chevy 5-Speed.
With the bellhousing and clutch fully installed, the Hydraulic throwout bearing is next.
All the hardware and bolts are supplied in the kit.
Install the transmission into the bellhousing. If the transmission does not seat fully into the bellhousing, do not under any circumstances use bolts to pull it in, as severe damage can result. Allowing the transmission to hang in the clutch assembly while not fully seated to the bellhousing will damage the clutch, transmission, or both. If the clutch was not properly aligned when installed, it may be necessary to reinstall the clutch. Do not let go of the transmission unless you have at least one bolt in and finger tight. After the transmission is seated you can torque the bolts to specification in a cross pattern starting with one of the top bolts first.
With the transmission bolts tight, lift the transmission up high enough to remove the jack under the oil pan. Install the transmission mount to the transmission case and tighten bolts hand tight at this time. Install the crossmember frame brackets to the frame rails and tighten hand tight. Then install the main crossmember tube by adjusting the stainless steel receivers fore and aft until the transmission pad holes are lined up with the crossmember and the crossmember is straight. When satisfied with crossmember position, tighten the frame bracket bolts and stainless steel receiver bolts. Slowly lower the transmission down onto the crossmember and secure the transmission pad to the crossmember. For future removal and installation, the adjustable steel receivers may stay secured and the center section of the crossmember can be dropped out.
Now it's time to climb back inside the car inside and install the shifter mechanism to the transmission using RTV sealant. Aftermarket shifters are also available for the T56. Classic Chevy 5-Speeed recommends B&M or McLeod if you choose to upgrade to an aftermarket shifter.
To cover the access hole in the trans tunnel, cut a piece of suitable sheetmetal to size and either weld in or screw into place.
Because the clutch master cylinder bracket mounts behind the brake master cylinder (to the firewall), you will need to first remove the brake system master cylinder. With the brake master cylinder removed, install the firewall bracket onto the steering column support studs. Insert the clutch master cylinder through the mounting bracket and bolt the master cylinder to the firewall. With some vehicle models, it may be necessary to enlarge the existing clutch pedal pushrod hole in the firewall to accommodate the master cylinder. Make sure the master cylinder clutch pedal pushrod is coming straight out of the master cylinder; mark the location where the pushrod spherical bearing meets the clutch pedal. Remove the clutch pedal from the car. (At this point, it is important to check Classic Chevy's supplemental instructions for proper master cylinder clutch pedal pushrod-to-clutch pedal adjustment.) Using a 5/64-inch drill bit, drill a hole and tap it with a 1/4-inch x 28-thread tap. Alternatively, you can use a bolt and nut instead of tapping and threading this hole. Re-install the clutch pedal and attach the master cylinder pushrod to the clutch pedal. Now you can re-install the brake booster and master cylinder.
Attach the remote mount reservoir in any convenient location on the firewall, as long as the reservoir is above the level of the clutch master cylinder. Attach the quick-connect fitting of the master cylinder fluid line to the throwout bearing. The next step is to bleed the clutch system (use DOT 3 fluid only). You can attempt to bleed the system in the same manner that you would bleed the brake system by pumping the clutch pedal two or three times, holding the pedal down and then opening the bleed screw. Repeat this process until all of the air is out of the system. After the system is properly bled, refill the reservoir to slightly below full.
Remove the rubber shipping-stopper (rubber "donut") that's found on the output shaft of the transmission. Use a pair of pliers and some care when pulling it out gently around in a circle to remove it without damaging the rear seal. To install the driveshaft apply a small amount of grease to the splines of the yolk and slide it onto the output shaft, turning it as you go. Attach the rear U-joint straps and the torque bolts to specification. Make sure the driveshaft has sufficient clearance to rotate and follow suspension travel. Ideally, there will be between 3/4- to 1 1/2-inch of slip-yoke shaft showing past the tip of the output shaft. You should have the rear suspension supported when checking this measurement (in other words the rear suspension should not be hanging down).
Next, install the provided pigtail wiring harnesses into the appropriate receptacles on the transmission. The reverse lock connector (GM #12101857) is often tied into the brake light switch so that you can easily shift the transmission into reverse when the brakes are applied. The VSS connector (GM #88987993) is typically tied into to your engine wiring harness and also operates your electric speedometer gauge. The reverse light connector (GM #12085485) connects into your existing reverse light wiring. The proper method of wiring your T56 depends on which motor you're using, where you purchased the engine, and the type of speedometer you're using. If you're using a stock speedometer, you'll need to purchase a converter box. Before breaking in your T56, it's important to check that you've properly completed your work. Among other checks, make sure that you've tightened all bolts to specifications and completed all electrical connections, filled the transmission with Dexron III transmission fluid, and re-installed the drain plug. Then install the driveshaft at both ends and check for clearance around all moving parts. Now you're ready to start your engine and break in your transmission with the car still on jackstands. With the shifter in neutral, start the engine and allow it to warm up. Listening any for any abnormal noises, test all gears by shifting through each gear using the clutch. Be careful to only shift into reverse at idle. Do this for about 10 minutes. Remove car from jackstands. Testdrive the car at reasonable speeds, eventually increasing rpm and speed. Drive at reasonable levels during the 500-mile break in period. And then drive at unreasonable speeds after it's broken in!


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15 Year Old Shot & Killed By Police In School Shooting In Brownsville, TX!
"A Brownsville middle school student is dead after he was shot by police in the hallway of Cummings Middle School on Wednesday. Investigators say the 15-year-old boy was armed and they were forced to open fire. Officers say the 15-year-old student was pointing the gun as he walked along the hallways. Students heard police tell him to put down the weapon several times. We're told he refused and authorities fired three times, hitting the teen in the chest. "Officers immediately responded," says BISD spokesperson Dru Brown. "We all heard the gunshots," says Cummings Middle School student Leo Hinojosa." - 5 News. Submitted By @BeatMecca
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text: On Wed, Apr 16, 2008 at 03:56:31PM +0200, Jon Aquilina wrote: > ive been thinking bout building an easy to use cluster distro based on > kubuntu where would the ideal place for me to start. the desktop interface > the kernel? How about "neither" ? :) I don't mean to discourage you, but I can't help but being a little bit sceptic about the purpose and usefulness of all of this. Honestly, if I were to install a new cluster, I'd worry about *) Libraries (ATLAS and gmp for the hardware, a good MPI) *) Job control server and tools (SGE?) *) Proper single-sign on (Kerberos authentication) and generally proper integration between the systems (I don't know if NFSv4 works these days, but if it does that would be truly fantastic coupled with automount and a directory for authorization and mount maps) Possibly if it was for development of simulation tools and not production runs of "finished" tools, I'd want development tools like valgrind, binutils and a good new gcc suite. I'm sure the good people on this list have more requirements. The kernel should "just work". Outside of having a properly patched actually working kernel configured for server usage (which many distros, including ubuntu, have these days) with the proper NUMA awareness and bit width (64 of'em) to deal with the hardware, there's not much won from fiddling with it. Really, if your code spends its time in the kernel, you have much bigger problems :) And desktop interface? On a cluster what for? -- / jakob


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CEC member Mangal Man Shakya of Nepal is Editor of Wildlife Times. Recent issues are collected here.
September: With the theme of "Save the Wild Tiger and save so much more", National Conservation Day was celebrated on September 23 2010. Contents:
- Save the Wild Tiger to Save So Much More
- Protected Forest Areas Declared
- Amur Tigers to Get Protected Area on China-Russia Border
- Two Crouching Tigers, Some Hidden Dragons
- Communication Strategy for Tiger Conservation in Bangladesh
- A Roaring Illegal Trade
October: Leaders of the few remaining countries where tigers are still found in the wild are preparing for a
make-or-break summit in Russia, which they believe offers the last chance to save the critically
endangered animal. Contents:
- Biodiversity Areas in Danger
- Smugglers, Poachers Generate US$30 bil per Year- ASEAN nations
- Sri Lanka to Farm Snakes for Export
- Rhino horn found in Ripponden garage fetches £14,000
- Tortoise's smuggler caught for second time in Bangkok
- Insurgent groups fuel poaching in East Africa
- Police in Six Countries seize 25-Suspected Tiger Traders
- Large Seizure of Deer Antlers-India
November: With political influences and increasing corruption in all levels, conservation of rhino has become a thorny task for the conservationists. The death of eight rhinos in two months in June-July of this year at Chitwan National Park is an example of how rhino poaching has become a serious issue of concern at national level. Contents:
- The challenges and solutions for rhino conservation
- Directive for wildlife damage relief 2066
- Strengthening regional cooperation for wildlife protection
- Pangolins on the verge of extinction due to illegal trade
- Indian national held and then released with 27 kg pangolin scales
- Wildlife skins for sale after Haj- Saudi Arabia
- Ukraine parliament could legalize poaching


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Like his character Gannicus in "Spartacus: Vengeance," Dustin Clare is a man of few words, at least if you're trying to get him to reveal much about his return to the series.
"No, you're going to have to tune in Friday," the star of last year's prequel,"Spartacus: Gods of the Arena," told me during a conference call with journalists last week. He also rebuffed me with:
- "I just don't think I can [say]. I'm sorry, that's what I can give you."
- "Go fishing in another pond."
- "Curt, you just keep changing the bait and just throwing it in there for me."
The Aussie actor was perfectly pleasant and laughing, just tight-lipped when asked to get specific. We did get him to bite at a few questions, however, concerning what the gladiator has been doing since the end of "Gods of the Arena," when Gannicus became champion of Capua and earned his freedom.
Clare politely declined to explain Gannicus' circumstances in "Libertus," which debuts at 9 p.m. Feb. 24 on Starz, but did offer one hint when asked if the champion had lost any of his fighting skills during his five years away from the gladiator arena.
"Is he still a mad fighter?" he asked, laughing. "Yes."
So he will be fighting again? Not much of a reveal for this show, but I'll take it. Read more excerpts from the call below, and watch the video from a round table interview at San Diego Comic Con last July.
What has Gannicus been up to?
It's been around five years between the prequel and "Spartacus: Vengeance." So there are a lot of changes that he's gone through. And he's spent a lot of time away from the brotherhood and these people that he kind of had a connection with. He's also seen the other side of life, which is being a free man, and he's really enjoyed that opportunity and obviously the freedom that comes with it. He's traveled a lot. ... He's just been getting some cash together to get a meal. Just looking for a roof over his head really...
He's still very much that man who's the master of his own destiny. He's an individual and I think he's kind of the anti-hero of the story. He's still very much the Gannicus we left in some ways, but also he's definitely had some time to mature and time to see the world and discover it."
As a free man already, does Gannicus support Spartacus' fight to gain freedom for everyone else? Or does he find that Spartacus' plan to rebel is not going to work?
He is eventually going to meet up with all those old characters, and that's going to be really interesting for the audience. But also there's a character that he's never met that is kind of integral to the story, and that's Spartacus.
There's a real clash of ideals between the men. And you know, I don't think Gannicus really thinks what Spartacus is doing is really all that sensible. He's sort of putting the lives of a lot of people in danger and risking freedom for them. He sees that as pretty careless.
Gannicus left Capua after betraying his mentor and friend, Oenomaus (Peter Mensah), by sleeping with his wife. Has his guilt over how all that went down brought him back? And will he be able to resolve the situation.
I think that that is going to sit [badly] with Gannicus always. It'll always be a part of him until it's resolved, yes. It's something that definitely sits heavy on him. Yes.
Oenomaus and Gannicus have spent a lot of time together, which means you and Peter Mensah have as well. Tell us about working with him.
Peter is physically a really giant man. [Laughs.] It kind of worked well because I guess anyone looks smaller standing next to that guy. But just in terms of the two men, they're quite different, you know, and [stand in] stark contrast.
But they had that great friendship. And Peter has a bit of that Doctore kind of feel about him, I think, that kind of sensei sort of thing. Which is obviously part of the reason he was cast in the role, because he sort of carries that presence with him.
What can you tell us about the return of Gannicus and how he is going to be received by Crixus?
Gannicus was always a mentor in a way, to Crixus (Manu Bennett) as well, but it's been some time, you know? And there's been hopefully some mending on Crixus' part over that time.
What are your thoughts on your character's development since the last time we saw him?
For the audience, I wanted him to grow and I wanted him to have changed., I think it's pretty boring to see the same kind of character reintroduced, although he has a lot of those same habits. ... He's had some time to spend as a free man which he's really enjoyed, and spent a lot of time journeying and traveling ... He's a free man, so he can move between both worlds, the Roman world and the rebel world.
What is it like working with Lucy Lawless?
I'm really fond of Lucy and I think she's doing great work in this show. Personally I think it's some of the best work she's done in her career. She's really flown with this role, and it's wonderful to see her kind of attack it so wonderfully. We worked together this season and that was fun; I really enjoy working with her. She's a consummate professional. And yes, she's really down to earth and a lot of fun and she's great for the show, I think really great for the show.
Have you ever been grossed out shooting one of the fight scenes?
In the final episodes of "Gods of the Arena," in the arena where Gannicus is the last man standing and he's fighting the final gladiator ... and he breaks his spear and puts it in his mouth and sort of wrenches his jaw off. Although that was just a head stuck on the kind of stick, it still felt pretty lifelike. In saying that, that's kind of kudos to the special effects team.
How much historical preparation, if any, did you have to do to play Gannicus?
We have researchers involved with the show and they pointed me in a pretty great direction in terms of what to read, what to look at or look for, and also provided me with some material as well. There's not a lot about Gannicus really in any of the writings of the histories. So it was really hard to pull out any kind of character motivations or character traits out of the small amount of information that existed about him. So it was really about historically researching the time and the gladiators' lifestyle and yes, how they kind of existed in the world really.
What personality similarities do you have with Gannicus, if any?
I think there's always pieces of yourself that bleeds into your character. I think that's inevitable. In some ways we have similarities, but in other ways we're completely different. It's hard to say because I'm an actor living in a world we're all pretty privileged to be in, and this guy's fighting for his life. So they're kind of very different circumstances. Within those circumstances there are probably ways that we react to certain situations that are similar.
Did you always want to work in this industry or did you have other professions in mind?
I think I was about 18 before I decided I wanted to pursue acting. ... I wanted to be a fish farmer to be honest with you. I wanted to be an agriculturist; I wanted to have my own fish farm setups. I also was sort of contemplating something I enjoy just sort of as a hobby, which I always thought would have been nice to pursue as a career, [and that] was surfboard building.


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Police have been called to Meadowhall Interchange in Sheffield after a death on the train tracks near the station.
News of the man's death broke at about 1.10pm.
British Transport Police went to the station at about 1pm along with South Yorkshire Police and Yorkshire Ambulance Service, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The man, who died after being hit by a train, has not yet been identified.
A British Transport Police spokesman said:
"We were called to Meadowhall station in Sheffield shortly before 1pm on Saturday, 14 February, after reports a person had been struck by a train.
"Colleagues from South Yorkshire Police and Yorkshire Ambulance Service also attended, but a man was pronounced dead at the scene.
"Officers are trying to identify the man, whose death is not being treated as suspicious, and inform his family.
"We are not treating the man's death as suspicious, but we will prepare a file for the coroner."
UPDATE: National Rail has confirmed the line has now been cleared, as of 3.30pm, and normal service should resume.
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Two teenagers taken to hospital and three men arrested after fight in McDonalds
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Challenging a process of self-destruction, anger, and hopelessness is never an easy path. Knowing that designing a juvenile facility after an adult model is ineffective, the Lancaster County Board chose to form an advisory group in 1972 to discuss what detention should be, what they wanted it to become, and what programs and services could help to achieve that end. Part of that process involved traveling throughout the region touring other facilities. They concluded that they wanted a safe and secure environment for youth while providing education and other programs to equip youth to make better decisions upon release.
The decision to address detention in this way affected the building design, staffing, training, and programming. Considering these things, the Attention Center for Youth was opened in 1976. The new Juvenile Attention Center provided 17 individual rooms, a sky- lighted dayroom, and two outdoor recreational areas.
The Juvenile Attention Center opened in January, 1976, and for seven years provided temporary detention and sentencing services for youth from Lancaster County. Since the late 1970's, no juvenile at the stage of detention has been held in the county's adult correctional facility. In 1984, the Individualized Developmental Systems Approach Treatment Program (IDSA) was added to provide another treatment resource for Lancaster County Juvenile Court. In 1987, we added a Drug and Alcohol partial care component to the IDSA treatment program. In 1989 a Drug and Alcohol Education Program was implemented for all residents. In 1995, this program was discontinued.
The original facility, located at 2220 South 10th Street in Lincoln, Nebraska, was a one-story brick building uniquely design providing perimeter security while allowing considerable freedom of movement inside. The use of extensive windows, natural lighting, carpeting, and cheerful, warm colors creates a therapeutic environment that negates the traditional punitive atmosphere associated with older detention and correctional facilities.
Residents of the Center resided in four wings which contain 17 individual bedrooms and two security rooms. These wings radiate out from a centralized multi-purpose area which contains a lounge area and dining area. Other areas include: two restrooms, intake/discharge room, five bathrooms, laundry, kitchen, educational offices, storage closets, maintenance supply room, staff meeting room, supervisor's offices, and two secured, fenced outdoor recreation areas.
In 1995, a second facility was designed to temporarily alleviate crowded conditions. This facility was located at 4520 W. Stanton which is in an industrial area known as Airpark as it was formerly an Air Force Base. The bedrooms are designed dormitory style and juveniles who are charged with non-violent offenses are held in this facility.
A business office wing was added in 1996 to the Downtown facility in order to provide space for a new Intake Center. Also, in 1996, renovations were completed for a medical exam room.
Overcrowding, an increase in the severity of crimes, greater numbers of females, and serious mental health issues provided challenges which gauged both the effectiveness of existing programs and the commitment of the agency to the mission itself. The temptation to respond to these pressures by exerting greater control, more use of isolation, and less staff interaction was intense. Focused leadership has stayed the course. The directors, Jon Hill (1975-1994), Doug Herrmann (1994-1996), Dennis Banks (1996-2005), and Michelle 'Sheli' Schindler (2006-Present) have, with the County Board, the staff, and faithful support of the community, relentlessly held to their principles of working with the youth to positively effect change, growth and to reintegrate youth as solid contributors of society. Another advantage overcrowding and the limitation of services within the community provided was the impetus to closely examine the processes within the juvenile justice system.
In 1997 Chinn Planning Inc was hired by Lancaster County to conduct a comprehensive Study of the Lancaster County Juvenile Justice System. They made 16 recommendations one of which was to build a 60-bed youth services facility, a 20-bed Staff Secure Facility and an Assessment Center.
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In Part 1, we discussed how to determine the PPD (Permanent Partial Disability) value for certain body parts and surgical procedures. In this article, we continue the discussion on applicable PPD values for cumulative or multiple surgeries.
What about multiple surgeries?
"Redo" or cumulative surgeries can be problematic, but recent court decisions clarified the issue.
For background information, the Wisconsin Supreme Court (DaimlerChrysler v. LIRC, 2007 WI 15, 299 Wis. 2d 1, 727 N.W.2d 311 (2007))held that any additional invasive surgery resulting from the same work injury carries an additional, additive PPD rating under section 80.32. In effect, the minimum percentages of disability are "stacked" on each other, based on each performed procedure listed in the Code section.
For example, if an injured worker has an initial ACL repair to his knee (minimum 10% under the Code section), followed by a second ACL repair later (minimum 10%), the PPD is stacked for a cumulative 20% minimum PPD—even if the treating physician assigned a lower percentage.
The general policy behind this "stacking" of the disability percentages listed for surgical procedures is that "repeat or multiple surgeries have a cumulative, negative effect on the function of the body part upon which they are performed" (DaimlerChrysler, 2007 WI 15, ¶ 32, n.14).
Some confusion exists when a joint replacement occurs after prior surgical procedures, all stemming from the same work injury. In the introduction to Code section 80.32, an appropriate reduction can be made for any preexisting disability. Accordingly, applicant and defense attorneys have argued about whether the PPD attributable to a joint replacement can be reduced from prior surgical procedures to the same body part when the surgeries are all after and relate to one work injury.
For example, if a worker has an initial knee ACL repair (10% minimum), followed by a total knee replacement (50% minimum), is the PPD a cumulative 60%, just 50% for the total knee, or 40% based on a reduction?
This issue was resolved in favor of "stacking" the PPD percentages for a cumulative number (60% in the above example). The Wisconsin Court of Appeals recently held that the Commission has consistently interpreted the DaimlerChrysler rule to allow for cumulative minimum PPD ratings where successive surgeries are necessitated by the same work injury; there was no reason to apply the rule differently when one of the surgeries was a total joint replacement. (MG&E v. LIRC, 2011 WI App 110, Ct. App. June 16, 2011).
The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently declined review of the case, which keeps the Court of Appeals ruling in place. Therefore, under the current law, each additional surgery listed in Code Section 80.32 that a worker has after an injury carries a separate and additive PPD percentage under the law—a significant benefit to Wisconsin's injured workers.
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Dons roar into final
Aberdeen's rejuvenation under Derek McInnes continued apace as a 4-0 victory over St Johnstone sent them into the League Cup final.
Jonny Hayes netted a double either side of strikes from Peter Pawlett and Adam Rooney to send the Dons into their first major final for 14 years, when they lost 4-0 to Rangers in the Scottish Cup final.
Aberdeen have suffered shock defeats against the likes of Queen's Park and East Fife in recent seasons, but McInnes has helped transform a poor cup reputation in his first full season as manager just as he looks certain to lead the Dons into the top six for the first time in five years.
Hayes opened the scoring in the third minute, although they had to withstand some concerted pressure before doubling their lead.
Aberdeen, roared on by more than three-quarters of the 16,761 capacity crowd at Tynecastle, threatened even before the opener when Steve Banks scooped over Rooney's shot following a Barry Robson cross.
The 41-year-old goalkeeper, who was continuing to deputise for the suspended and injured Alan Mannus, contributed to his side's early blow when he sliced a goal-kick 40 yards out on Aberdeen's right flank.
Rooney latched on to it and raced down the line before delivering a square ball that Hayes guided just past the outstretched hand of the keeper.
St Johnstone's response was as quick as Aberdeen's start. Stevie May was at the heart of some attacking moves, Nigel Hasselbaink was causing problems for right-back Shaleum Logan, who signed on loan from Brentford on Thursday, and Saints bombarded the Dons with a series of corners and free-kicks into the box.
But the Aberdeen defence stood firm, with captain Russell Anderson dominant in central defence.
St Johnstone eventually broke through when Lee Croft burst on to the ball after May had initially played through Gary McDonald, but Jamie Langfield got down brilliantly to push wide his powerful strike.
Aberdeen were struggling to relieve the pressure, but they broke away in the 32nd minute when Hayes won the ball from Croft and sprinted up the line.
The Irishman initially only had Niall McGinn for support and his crossfield ball was cut out. But Pawlett ran on to the clearance and burst into the box before squeezing the ball inside Banks' near post.
St Johnstone continued to press, but Aberdeen looked more assured, although Tommy Wright's men almost pulled one back six minutes into the second half.
Frazer Wright looped a header off the top of the bar from Croft's corner and McDonald's unconvincing follow-up was diverted wide.
Former Scotland striker Chris Iwelumo came on for his St Johnstone debut, but Aberdeen soon went further ahead in the 62nd minute following another counter-attack.
Pawlett dispossessed Dave Mackay 10 yards inside his own half and threaded a ball between the St Johnstone central defence for Rooney to chase.
The Irishman kept his composure and fired home from 18 yards to score his second goal in two games since his move from Oldham.
Aberdeen were now firmly in command and Andrew Considine headed off the bar before Hayes completed the rout in the 79th minute when he ran at the Saints defence and fired a left-footed shot into the bottom corner from 16 yards.
The Dons will now bid to extend their run in the William Hill Scottish Cup when they travel to Celtic Park next Saturday before playing the winners of Sunday's clash between Hearts and Inverness in this competition's final on March 16.


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SALEM, Va. — The Middlebury College men's basketball team has earned a spot in the NCAA Division III tournament's elite eight for the second time in the last three seasons. The Panthers (25-3) will travel to Salem, Va., to take on 27-3 North Central (Ill.) in an NCAA quarterfinal game on Friday at 8 p.m.
On Saturday at 8:30 p.m., the winner of the Middlebury-North Central game is set to meet the winner of another Friday quarterfinal at the Salem Civic Center, between Amherst (27-2) and Cabrini (25-5).
The winner of the semifinal will advance to the NCAA championship game on April 7 at Phillips Arena in Atlanta.
The other side of this weekend's bracket in Salem pits St. Thomas (29-1) vs. Williams (26-4) and Mary Hardin-Baylor (25-5) vs. St. Mary's (27-3) on Friday. The winners of those games will meet at 6 p.m. on Saturday, and whoever emerges from that semifinal will also head to Atlanta, where the final will be played in conjunction with the NCAA D-I Final Four.
On this past Saturday, seniors Jake Wolfin and Nolan Thompson each scored 20 points, and junior Joey Kizel hit two free throws with 1.8 seconds left to lead the Panthers to a 73-72 win over Ithaca in an NCAA sweet 16 game before a sold-out crowd in Pepin Gym.
Kizel finished with 13 points and a team-best five assists, while junior James Jensen chipped in nine points and five rebounds off the bench. Senior Peter Lynch scored eight points with six boards and five assists. Middlebury finished the game shooting 47.9 percent from the floor, while connecting on 14 of 25 shots (.560) from long range.
Middlebury is making its sixth consecutive NCAA appearance, having earned an at-large bid after falling in the NESCAC semifinals. Middlebury is 9-5 in NCAA play after earning its first bid in 2008.
The Panthers advanced to the second round in 2009; hosted a regional in 2010, losing in the final; advanced to the final four in 2011 and lost to eventual champion St. Thomas in the semifinals; and in 2012, hosted and won a regional before falling in the round of 16 in a sectional they hosted on campus.
Jeff Brown is now in his 16th year coaching the Panthers and has a record of 233-153, 146-25 in the past six years. His teams won NESCAC championships in 2009 and 2011, and Brown was named the NESCAC Coach of the Year in 2009, 2011 and 2012.


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Emigrant Wilderness
IntroductionThe United States Congress designated the Emigrant Wilderness (map) in 1975 and it now has a total of 112,723 acres. All of this wilderness is located in California and is managed by the Forest Service. The Emigrant Wilderness is bordered by the Yosemite Wilderness to the south.
DescriptionThe Emigrant Wilderness is located on the upper western slope of the central Sierra Nevada Mountain Range and is contiguous with the Yosemite Wilderness to it's south, the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness just to the north, and the Hoover Wilderness to the east. It is an elongated area that trends northeast about 25 miles in length and up to 15 miles in width. Watersheds drain to the Stanislaus and Tuolumne Rivers. The Emigrant Wilderness is a glaciated landscape of great scenic beauty featuring broad expanses of granite peaks and domes, lava-capped peaks, alpine lakes, mountain streams, and deep canyons. The northeastern third of the Wilderness is dominated by volcanic ridges and peaks; the remaining areas consist of many sparsely vegetated, granitic ridges interspersed with numerous lakes and meadows. Over 200 miles of designated trails lie within the Emigrant Wilderness including a section of the Pacific Crest Trail on the eastern edge of the wilderness. Elevations range from below 5000 feet near Cherry Reservoir to 11,570 feet at Leavitt Peak. Precipitation averages 50 inches annually, 80 percent of it in the form of snow. Snowpacks typically linger into June, sometimes later following very wet winters. Summers are generally dry and mild, but afternoon thundershowers occur periodically and nighttime temperatures could dip below freezing anytime. Various native peoples occupied this area for 10,000 years, spending the summer and early autumn hunting in the high country and trading with groups from the eastern side of the Sierra. The most recent groups were the Me-Wuk of the western slope and Piute of the Great Basin. Following the discovery of gold in 1848, large numbers of miners and settlers came to the Sierra and the native cultures quickly declined. In September-October of 1852, the Clark-Skidmore party became the first emigrant group to travel the West Walker route over Emigrant Pass, continuing through a portion of the present-day Emigrant Wilderness. Several more emigrant parties were enticed by officials from Sonora to use this route in 1853, but it was a very difficult passage with many hardships and was soon abandoned. Relief Valley was so named because of the assistance some emigrants received there from residents of the Sonora area. In 1931, the U.S. Forest Service designated this area for primitive management as the Emigrant Basin Primitive Area. On January 4, 1975, the Emigrant Basin Primitive Area was designated as the Emigrant Wilderness and just over 6,000 acres were added through the California Wilderness Act of 1984.
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Ricotta Pear Cake Recipe
This Ricotta Pear Cake have roots in Napoli but with its layers of chewy hazelnut cake and fluffy brandy-spiked pear ricotta filling, we think it's a gorgeous way to end a Thanksgiving meal.
Reprinted with permission from Dolci: Italy's Sweets by Francine Segan. Copyright © 2011. Published by Stewart, Tabori & Chang. Available wherever books are sold. All rights reserved.
Read more: Bake the Book: Ricotta Pear Cake
- Yield:12
- Active time: 1 hour
- Total time:1 hour 15 minutes
- For the cake:
- 2 cups whole hazelnuts, finely ground
- 6 tablespoons 00 flour
- 6 large eggs
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 7 tablespoons butter, melted
- For the pears:
- 2 (at least 6 ounces each) Bartlett or William pears, peeled, cored, and diced or thinly sliced
- ½ cup sugar
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 to 2 tablespoons pear brandy
- For the syrup:
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 3 to 4 tablespoons pear brandy
- For the filling:
- 17 ounces ricotta cheese
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- ¾ cup heavy cream
Make the cake: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter and lightly flour two 9 ½ -inch springform pans.
Grind the hazelnuts and flour in a mini food processor until very fine.
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer with the whisk attachment, combine the eggs and sugar and beat on high speed for 15 minutes, until the mixture has quadrupled in volume. Gently fold in the hazelnuts and flour with a spatula until just combined. Then add in the butter. Divide the batter between the two prepared pans and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until firm to the touch. Set aside.
Make the pears: In a small saucepan combine the pears, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch and simmer over medium-low heat until the pears are soft. Remove from the heat, stir in the brandy, and let cool to room temperature. Set aside.
Make the syrup: In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and ½ cup water and bring to a boil. Stir in brandy.
Make the filling: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the ricotta, sugar, and vanilla for at least 5 minutes, until creamy.
Meanwhile, beat the cream until firm peaks form. Using a spatula, gently fold the whipped cream into the ricotta mixture. Fold in the cooled pear mixture.
Assemble the dessert: Remove one of the cake layers from the pan and place on a serving platter large enough to hold the outer ring of the springform pan. Brush the cake with one-half of the syrup to moisten it. Pile the filling in the center of the cake and put the springform ring back over the cake.
Gently spread the filling to the edges and then top with the second layer of cake. Brush the remaining syrup over the top. Cover with plastic wrap and put in the freezer until set, about 2 hours. Remove the springform ring and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Our knee-jerk reaction to the question of "are you too old for long hair?" is "no way, look at all the celebs over 50 with long hair." However, the truth is: superstar hair is not to be believed. It's been prepped, propped and staged with a shelf-load of products and extensions by pros laboring for hours. It is both over-styled and overworked. Women in and around the fashion business are far better role models for lengthy locks. Donna Karan, Diane Von Furstenberg, Norma Kamali and Ricky Lauren (author and wife of Ralph Lauren) all have longish hair (emphasis on long-ish) that's contemporary and appealing. These women make smart choices about length, color, texture and tweak it every season accordingly. They're also not trying to look 50 going on 25. Three tips can make your mane look youthful and contemporary:
KEEP IT HEALTHY AND GLOSSY. Know that hair ages just like
skin, eyes and joints. Hormonal changes, a slowed growth and renewal cycle, medical issues and decades of chemical and heat styling are going to change your hair quality and quantity. The long hair you had at age 25 is not the long hair you have now. Get used to it but deal with it! Nutrition is key. Eating adequate protein and foods with omega 3 fatty acids like salmon, flaxseeds and walnuts will feed the scalp where hair follicles are alive and active. Add a hair growth supplement with biotin like Sprayology Hair+ Nail Tonic ($26, sprayology.com) because B vitamins are known to enhance hair health. Apply a hair mask twice a week for moisture, strength and gloss. Try: Living Proof Restore Mask Treatment ($42, sephora.com) and L'Oreal Paris EverStrong Deep Replenishing Masque ($8.09, drugstore.com).
ADD LAYERS. Hair that is long without a thought to style looks "old." Your clothes, makeup and hair need to be in sync and up to date. Graduated layers at the bottom can add bounce to one-length hair while long irregular layers starting at the jaw add movement, volume and a contemporary look. Layers and a little texture or wave also detract from lines and wrinkles and bring about an upbeat energy. Use your hair to frame and accent your face, neck and upper chest where it counts. Hair hanging down your back to your bra doesn't do a thing for you, trust me.
BALANCE LENGTH AND COLOR. If you color your hair, you have two options. Hold on to length but stay close to your natural color with tone on tone highlights for dimension like Ricky, Donna and Diane or go for statement color and style like Norma. Give up a few inches of length for face-framing bangs. They give you a "look" even when you pull your hair back. To minimize frayed ends, straggles and a stringy look get trims every six weeks or when you retouch your roots.
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High School Basketball Talent Of The Week: 5'6 PG 'Aquille Carr' Handles Are On Point! (Too Bad He Just Got Arrested For Beating His Baby Mother)
"Police say Seton Hall recruit Aquille Carr, who's regarded as one of the country's top recruits, has been arrested in his native Baltimore on charges of assaulting the mother of his child. Baltimore police say 18-year-old Carr was arrested Friday. He faces two misdemeanor charges: second- degree assault and reckless endangerment. Online court records do not list an attorney for him and he has a hearing set for Sept. 19. Police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi says Carr was charged in a warrant based on statements from the victim. She was not seriously injured. Carr is a rising senior and is ranked 95th in the ESPN 100 and 25th at his position. The 5-foot-7 point guard played at Patterson High in Baltimore before transferring this spring to St. Patrick High in Elizabeth, N.J." - ESPN
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TAMIU Music Major Auditions Saturday
Musicians considering a major in music at Texas A&M International University will audition Saturday at TAMIU.
Auditions will be held from 2 - 6 p.m. and will each last approximately 15 - 20 minutes. Students must call in advance to make an appointment to audition.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call the department at 956.326.2654.
University, transfer and high school students must audition before they are recommended to become full-time music majors.
"The auditions serve two purposes. The first is to know the performance level and overall musical skill knowledge of the student so we'll know what classes to advise the student should take. It also gives us a starting point to see how we can help the students with locally generated scholarships," explained Dr. Gilberto Soto, associate professor and chair of the department of fine and performing arts.
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Fact Sheet
HIV and Inflammation
August 27, 2013
What Is Inflammation?
Inflammation is an early response to infection or injury. It is a "non-specific" immune response. It does not vary depending on the type of injury or infection.
Most of the body's healing tools circulate in the blood. These include antibodies, T-cells and other white blood cells, clotting factors, chemicals that may kill germs, and nutrients to feed damaged cells.
Injured cells release chemicals that communicate with the immune system. They attract healing cells and chemicals. Inflammation helps these healing factors leave the bloodstream and work on damaged tissue. Blood vessels enlarge, increasing blood flow to the damaged area. Inflammation changes the structure of blood vessels, making it easier for plasma to pass into the surrounding tissues. This causes swelling. Inflammation also causes redness, heat, and pain. In addition, it reduces tissue function.
Coagulation (the formation of blood clots) is part of inflammation. This can occur in the skin (for example, stopping bleeding from a cut) or inside the body (for example, building a barrier around germs or protecting a damaged area in the lining of a blood vessel.)
Coagulation has to stay in balance with the breakdown and removal of clots. This process is called fibrinolysis. Fibrin is the protein that forms clots. Lysis means reduction or destruction.
Acute and Chronic Inflammation
Acute inflammation normally occurs in response to physical injury such as a cut or sprain, or a localized infection. Acute inflammation ends when specific chemicals circulate to "turn off" the inflammation.
However, inflammation can also be chronic. Chronic inflammation causes tissue damage and scarring. The blood vessels stay permeable. White blood cells continue to leave the blood and accumulate in the tissue. Immune cells can "wear out" and stop working correctly. Chronic inflammation eventually destroys surrounding tissue and creates scar tissue. It can also contribute to allergies, asthma or "autoimmune" diseases like arthritis and multiple sclerosis. In autoimmune diseases, the body sometimes makes antibodies that attack healthy cells.
Ongoing inflammation is associated with many chronic diseases. These include heart failure, kidney problems, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, dementia, and frailty.
HIV Causes Inflammation
HIV is a chronic infection. Even patients with an undetectable viral load make new virus. This may contribute to continuing inflammation. Antiretroviral medications reduce inflammation, but not to normal levels.
Over time, HIV weakens the immune system. Old infections may come back. Almost everyone with HIV is also infected with cytomegalovirus (CMV, see Fact Sheet 504.) Latent CMV infection can become active in people with HIV, causing additional Inflammation.
Other infections or illnesses (co-morbidities) are important in understanding the health of people with HIV. Hepatitis (see Fact Sheet 506) or herpes infections (see Fact Sheet 508) are also common.
Leaky Gut Syndrome
The mouth and digestive tract, like the skin, protect the body from "outside" threats. At the "top" end of the digestive tract is the mouth. Poor dental health can lead to general infection and inflammation (see Fact Sheet 653.)
The gut normally contains about 70% of the body's immune cells. The intestines have a surface area approximately equal to the size of a football field! The immune system in the gut is called gut-associated lymphoid tissue or GALT. It protects the body from germs in food. HIV damages GALT very early in infection.
Inflammation in the gut makes it easier for germs to pass out of the intestine and "leak" into the body's circulation. This leaky gut contributes to overall (systemic) inflammation. Inflammation in the gut also contributes to poor absorption of nutrients.
Lipopolysaccharides (LPS) are molecules that are part of the coating of some bacteria normally found in the intestines. LPS produces a strong immune response. High levels in the blood are a sign of "leaky gut" syndrome.
Measuring Inflammation
Inflammation in people with HIV shows up in high levels of some elements in the blood:
Treating HIV Inflammation
Researchers are looking into anti-inflammatory drugs that have been used in other diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, and trying to learn from other studies of immune activation, inflammation, and aging.
Another area of research in HIV involves the bacterial environment of the gut. These bacteria can affect the outcomes of many diseases. Interventions that affect these bacteria may be helpful. This includes "probiotics" such as acidophilus and other live cultures that stimulate the growth of helpful bacteria in the gut.
The Bottom Line
Inflammation is a complex process. Acute inflammation is a normal part of the body's healing process. Chronic inflammation can damage the body and is associated with many chronic health problems, and with normal aging.
HIV is an inflammatory disease and causes chronic inflammation. This can accelerate physical changes normally associated with aging.
Various possible treatments for chronic inflammation are being studied.
This article was provided by AIDS InfoNet. Visit AIDS InfoNet's website to find out more about their activities and publications.
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