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Published: Thursday, February 24, 2011 - 05:30 Back when I was yardstick high, a well-dressed couple on TV kept breaking into the show I was watching to enthuse about a new technology that was going to cook a complete steak dinner during the hour-long program. It was an early demonstration of an appliance that would become both more efficient and commonplace: the microwave. I'm reminded of that incident as I read about technology's new wunderkind, 3-D printing, variously known as additive manufacturing, fused deposition modeling, selective laser sintering, and multi-jet modeling. Whether a do-it-yourself kit, desktop model, or factory-floor production system, their basic function is the same: to read pretty much any 3-D file—STL, WRL, PLY, or SFX—and convert it into a tangible object made from a variety of materials. I find this fascinating, a magic-wand-meets-ultimate-engineering moment in human development. And if the word online is any indication, so do many others, the most zealous of whom consider 3-D printers harbingers of a new industrial revolution. Welcome to "mass customization," as Peter Weijmarshausen, CEO of New York-based Shapeways, dubs it. Shapeways sells 3-D-printed gadgets, jewelry, home décor, and more, all of which can be personalized by the buyer, and also uploads custom designs, prints the objects into existence, and ships them out. To render a complicated computer-aided design (CAD) model into a 3-D prototype in a matter of hours (or less) is noteworthy, but when the considerable savings in resources and a sky's-the-limit potential for design are added, big players sit up and take notice. Particularly during the past year, the technology has morphed from a prototype aid into a profitable alternative for short-run and specialty manufacturing. Hewlett-Packard, late to the party, now considers 3-D printers serious contenders for manufacturing investment. Its partnership last year with Minneapolis-based Stratasys, a 3-D printer manufacturer, whereby HP markets that company's systems under its own DesignJet label, has been extended for another year. Stratasys itself is blooming: As well as achieving ISO 9001:2008 certification this month, it also posted a 47-percent jump in systems sold, compared to this time last year. HP's DesignJet starts at about $6,400. Other contenders, which can run anywhere from $900 to upwards of $100,000, include Z Corp.'s ZPrinter 350, Objet Geometries' Connex 350 and new desktop Alaris, Solido3D's SD300 Pro3D, and MakerBot's Cupcake CNC. (More on this enterprising company later.) Besides service providers like Shapeways, manufacturing-oriented rapid-prototypers like Quickparts.com, 3-D Systems, and NeoMetrix use 3-D printing for quick, usually three-day, turnarounds to customers. The technology clearly has found its commercial momentum since its wobbly beginning in the late 1990s with the automotive industry. Inventor Charles Hull, who first developed stereolithography in 1984 and later co-founded the rapid prototyping company 3-D Systems, ushered in the process; although 3-D printers as we see them today really didn't take off until 2002. Wohlers Associates, a rapid-product-development consulting firm, notes that sales of 3-D printers have recovered from a three-year doldrums to show a 13.9-percent growth last year, compared to 3.3 percent during the worst of the economic downturn. Frost & Sullivan consulting estimates an $859.4-million revenue worldwide for 3-D printing by 2013.
Early 3-D printers were limited to a single material, often a plastic and sawdust mix that could not hold up to high temperatures, humidity, or quality-control tests. Now a range of plastics, waxes, resins, ceramics, metals, and papers are available in multiple combinations. The opaque-white prototypes commonly seen hot off a 3-D printer are usually acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) plastic or stereolithography (SLA) resin. These are strong enough for functional testing and use in aerospace, automotive, and electronics applications. Some high-end printing systems can produce metal parts in stainless steel or titanium. Recently, the U.S. military used 3-D printers as part of the manufacturing process for unmanned aerial vehicles. The printers use multiple jets to squirt out building material in ultra-fine layers based on computer-generated STL data. The material, which fills the printer's bay up to the printer's extrusion head, is heated to a semiliquid state, forced through the extrusion tip, and laid down on a modeling base. The print head moves according to the CAD's X-Y coordinates, while the modeling base shifts downward along the design's Z axis as each ultra-thin layer is produced. Objects are grown from the bottom up—hence the term "additive manufacturing"—and each layer is hardened using ultraviolet light. Then any support material, used to fill the object's spaces while it's being built, is removed.
Design engineers have been quick to see the benefits of 3-D printers, which offer more leeway with prototypes. An expensive bottleneck during the design phase, prototypes traditionally have required time-consuming outsourcing and sometimes elaborate machine setup. The printers can produce prototypes more cheaply than computer numerical controlled (CNC) machining or injection molding, and vastly reduce the waste material that accumulates when an object is formed from a solid block. Given this leeway in the design budget, engineers have the luxury of printing numerous models to fine-tune their designs while significantly cutting time to market. From a quality perspective, more time and clarification during the design phase ultimately means more quality assurance built in. Customers are able to test, catch errors, and suggest redesigns to products early on, which can save thousands of dollars in rejected product and scrap. Giving a toolmaker the chance to fiddle with an accurate, working prototype results in a more accurate part—and price quote. Better product decisions can be made. This is particularly true for medical science, which has used the technology to good effect in implants and prostheses. Start-up company Within Technologies in London is currently developing 3-D-printed titanium femur implants that resemble bone and match a patient's skeletal structure. More whimsically, San Francisco-based Bespoke Innovations is experimenting with printing customized artificial limbs in embroidered leather or shimmering metal that will cost a fraction of comparable ones made traditionally. Dental reconstruction was one of the first practical applications of the technology outside the realm of prototyping.
Ronald Hollis is CEO and co-fonder of Quickparts.com, where he puts his Ph.D. in engineering to creative use in the niche market of rapid prototyping. As the name implies, a quick quote and turnaround of prototypes or short runs are fundamental to the company's online service. Quickparts was "developed to defragment the fragmented process of outsourcing custom manufactured parts," according to the website. An innovator himself (his first job out of college was to help design the space station Freedom), Hollis wryly refers to his business as "the Home Depot for the custom-design market." Customers can visit online, upload CAD data, pick a prototyping process and material, get a quote, and click to finish the deal. "We're a tinkering nation," Hollis says. "With easy access to CAD data through Google SketchUp and using a 3-D printer, consumers are empowered to be creators. Additive manufacturing has no respect for complexity. Anything you can slice into layers can be reproduced." About a third of the orders Quickparts receives is for product analysis and quality control. But requests for short manufacturing runs are increasing, which Hollis reads as a boon rather than a competitive hazard. "The 3-D market is a threat we forecast," he says, and likens Quickparts' customer fulfillment to a small business or graphic designer stopping at Kinko's to make copies. "Let's say a customer needs something quickly, made in a certain color and of high quality," says Hollis. "He's probably discovered along the way that the laws of physics and engineering are not the laws of manufacturing. Engineers will make the prototypes and drafts, then bring them to us and say, 'I need 50 out of this color.' They are able to take more design risk because of rapid prototyping." Designers also appreciate that 3-D printers allow them to market their ideas without first building a factory to do so. Hollis sees 3-D printing's greatest value in building quality into a design before manufacturing it. "Rapid prototyping empowers engineers with knowledge in real time," he says. "And it allows engineers to be more accountable for their designs." He is generous in his praise of Stratasys, which he says has done much to promote and nurture innovation. "They have helped make 3-D printing a real industry, especially when they partnered with HP," he says. "That has started to drive dollars into the industry." Although 3-D printing technology is still about 80-percent prototyping, it is moving into "direct digital manufacturing" of end-use products such as tools, fixtures, masters, and go/no go gauges. The process is most cost-effective when used for low-volume, short runs or as a bridge to tooling. But that hasn't stopped Stratasys from jumping into the risky waters of innovation. It has partnered with the handful of engineers behind the Urbee hybrid vehicle, whose body is made entirely on a 3-D printer. Poster children for 3-D printing's manufacturing free-for-all are undoubtedly RepRap.org, a movement started by Adrian Bowyer, senior lecturer in mechanical engineering at the University of Bath, England, which seeks to circumvent manufacturing distribution through its free, self-replicating 3-D printers; and Brooklyn-based MakerBot Industries, which sells do-it-yourself printer kits for the home hobbyist or mad scientist. Both outfits use open-source code for their machines, and both are intent on getting the technology into every home. Congregating around MakerBot's two affordable printers, the Cupcake CNC and Thing-O-Matic, is a loose community of tinkerers, experimenters, and oddballs who report on breakthroughs, frustrations, and what-ifs brought to life. A cruise through Thingiverse, the site's home-grown gallery of printed projects, shows that necessity isn't always the mother of invention. I'm particularly taken by the bathtub U-boat and atomic sun. The site offers a candid perspective on a technology poised to go wide, as they say in Hollywood. It's a friendly and encouraging community. "We needed a doorstop yesterday, so we printed one out," MakerBot co-founder Bre Pettis told Business Insider. "Rather than go out to be a consumer and buy something that's been manufactured overseas and put on a boat and brought to store on a truck, you can go to your living room." Schuyler St. Leger's video, "Why I Love My 3-D Printer" captures the enthusiasm and creativity surrounding this brave new technology. However it evolves (and you can be sure this is just the beginning), this kid has a great future awaiting him, if not as an inventor, then as a first-rate comedian. Taran March is Quality Digest's editorial director. A 30-year veteran of publishing, March has written and edited for newspapers, magazines, book publishers, and universities. When not plotting the course of QD with the team, she usually can be found clicking around the internet in search of news and clues to the human condition. Now a days 3D printing becomes preferable way for product prototyping. Using 3d Printing technology manufacturer can easily design more attractive model for product that can attract customers. Regards, Garry @ 3DStuffMaker I read with interest that by virtue of the makerbot that sits in my office, I am an "oddball" and a "mad scientist." Then I got to thinking ... hey, wait. You are exactly right. Both monikers fit. Messing around with cheap 3D printers is good work if you can get it. My apologies for "oddball," but "mad scientist" is a term of respect. What have you made?The Future's So 3D
Rapid prototyping puts quality in consumers' hands
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Cheddar Cheese Soup Recipe
My husband and I live in the Dairy State of Wisconsin. So this soup is perfect, since we get to use our state's fantastic cheese and milk.
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups milk
- 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
- 3 cups (12 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- 3/4 to 1 cup chicken broth
- Minced chives, optional
- 1. In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Combine the flour, mustard, paprika and salt; add to saucepan. Stir to make a smooth paste.
- 2. Gradually add milk and soup; cook and stir until thick, about 10 minutes. Add the cheese and chicken broth; stir until cheese is melted. Garnish with chives if desired. Yield: 6-8 servings (2 quarts).
Nutritional Facts
1 cup: 405 calories, 30g fat (19g saturated fat), 95mg cholesterol, 1102mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 16g protein.
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Food for Breakfast that Isn't Breakfast Food
Hi everyone!
My weakest part of the day is breakfast and that's because I hate breakfast food! I also have a gluten intollerance, so no oatmeal. I can't stand eggs, rules that out! Allergies to beef, turkey, aspertame, and many others.
I try to stick to lower carb recipes. I'm losing my mind and not sticking to my goals. I am not a creative person and having trouble finding things to eat.
Any ideas would be helpful! Thanks!
Mon. Jan 21, 9:59am
What do you eat the rest of the day? Just because it's not "breakfast food" doesn't mean you can't eat it for breakfast.
How about a salad or some fresh fruit with something like cottage cheese or yogurt on the side?
Monday, January 21, 2008, 10:48 AM
How 'bout something like Quinoa and sautee'd veggies? or Tapioca (the 'real' stuff, not the crap sold as pudding) and fruit? Brown rice with raisins and a little soy milk & cinnamon might be good - my mom used to make me a dish like that and I loved it! It you eat dairy - fruit and yogurt is a great option.
Those are a couple things that come to mind. I have a friend with celiac, but she can tolerate oatmeal just fine (the steel cut kind). However I'll ask her for any further recommendations.
Monday, January 21, 2008, 2:31 PM
I have a brocoli salad every morning. Quick blanch the brocoli and add 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp soy sauce, and some sesame seeds. It's so delicous.. Sometimes I add some hot sauce, too.
Monday, January 21, 2008, 2:38 PM
you're allergic to beef? boy, you must have it rough when you go out to dinner. Have you looked into the raw diet? there are some cookbooks out there. May open up some new meal options for you.
Monday, January 21, 2008, 2:48 PM
I second that first poster - eat things that you eat for lunch and dinner - just have them for breakfast. And given all you're allergies, I'm curious - what CAN you eat?
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Authors: John R. Laubenstein
Planck Values provide a valuable tool in our efforts to understand the basic fabric of nature; however, they fall short of having any truly intrinsic value. Planck Values come with the assumption that unity can be assigned to up to five of the fundamental universal constants. While constraining these values to unity may be convenient, it by no means ensures that intelligent life anywhere in the universe would make the same assumption. Further, the peculiar value of the inverse fine structure constant of 137 would suggest that it is naïve to assume that any of the physical constants are equal to unity or some other simplistic value. The IWPD Research Center has derived absolute values of the universal constants that suggest that all constants and measurements can be expressed with true universal significance. As such, any value and/or measurement can be expressed as a dimensionless number without the need for relative scales that are established through the use of units of measurement. This finding provides intrinsic meaning to all physical constants, it opens up a new avenue for the exploration of the universe and it provides new information in the search for the unification of General Relativity with Quantum Mechanics.
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Choose wisely
in GOP primary
Re: the Aug. 7 column "Republican extremists win when voters ignore the primaries. "
Sarah Garrecht Gassen believes in the Affordable Care Act and seems to believe in an immigration policy that would allow almost anyone to walk across its borders without any consequences.
Is it any wonder that she would characterize Republican primary candidates as extreme or as tea party conservatives or right-wing Christian conservatives?
I say vote for the existing Republican primary candidate who will enforce America's borders, has a vision to create jobs in Arizona and who wants to decentralize medicine so that Obamacare does not end up as a national version of the Veterans Affairs.
Apathy is why the Republican Party is looked upon as the laughingstock of American politics.
Mainstream Republicans have no courage of their convictions.
The status quo? That's called the Democratic Party.
Roberto Martinez
Customer support representative, Tucson
Helicopters impact wilderness, wildlife
Re: the Aug. 7 article "Pusch Ridge copter plan is in dispute."
Helicopters intrude on the primitive character of wilderness and significantly detract from the "wilderness experience" of visitors. The deafening noise of helicopter blades can cause stress on other wildlife there. Lower altitude helicopters have been shown to flush birds from feeding and nesting areas.
It also has been shown to decrease foraging and increase panic running of deer and other mammals. It has shown to decrease young survival (USDA 1999). There is also the temporary flattening of vegetation (i.e. moving branches, bushes) that may occur at helicopter landing sites.
Among the many values of wilderness is the preservation of traditional skills. The Arizona Game and Fish Department must have the ability to travel and work in the Pusch Ridge Wilderness without the aid of mechanized transport or motorized equipment such as helicopters to observe, manage and monitor the relocated bighorn sheep population, not to mention culling of mountain lions.
Helga Klynn
Retired, Tucson
Would drones work better than helicopters?
While I understand how helicopters can be disruptive to wildlife and humans, we should continue the discussion for alternatives in managing wildlife reintroductions. For example, why not explore using drone technology toward this end?
Marsha Schlanger
Retired, Tucson
Renowned bat expert will be missed by many
Re: the Aug. 7 article "Ronnie Sidner, famed bat expert, dies in I-10 crash."
I am so very saddened to hear of the passing of Ronnie Sidner, Arizona's famed bat expert. When I was a second-grade teacher, she visited my classroom on multiple occasions, bringing with her a variety of live bats and teaching my students the value of these incredible creatures.
Every child understood the importance of the bat and its impact on the environment and learned that bats do not bite you on the neck or fly into your hair.
At the end of lecture, every child wanted to adopt a bat and give it a good home with lots of bugs and fruit to eat!
Every time I listened to one of Ronnie's presentations, I learned something new. Ronnie will be missed as a kind, gentle and extremely knowledgeable advocate for Arizona's beloved bats.
Bonnie Darby
Outreach manager, Tucson
We traded Saddam
for something worse
Currently, Christians are being slaughtered in Iraq by Muslim extremists. Even after paying a fee to remain Christian or denouncing their Christian faith under the threat of death, Christians are killed.
There is a quote: "Better the devil you know than the devil you don't."
This has been proven by the misrepresented invasion of Iraq by labeling the country one-third the axis of evil and portraying Saddam Hussein as evil incarnate. There is no denying he was a ruthless dictator but he also protected Christians. He was the devil we knew.
We traded him for out-of-control massacre of Christians and other minorities by ISIS, which gives credence to the quote about the devil we didn't know. Before Saddam's death there were about 1.2 million Christians in Iraq. Now the number may be as small as 200,000. Christian leaders in Iraq tell us life was safer under Saddam.
The solution of using war to end violence reinforces Jesus' call to a different path to peace and justice.
John D. Kautz
Retired clergy, Tucson
Why did Obama warn fellow Muslims?
I support military airstrikes on ISIS 100 percent. But it's always been my impression that secrecy is crucial in any military action. So with the president's blatant announcement of them it makes me ask, was it to warn his fellow Muslims or was it for political reasons?
I'll let you be the judge.
Paul Cragle
Electronic tech, Tucson


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Weight: | 277 |
Year: | Sr. |
Hometown: | Massapequa, NY |
High School: | Chaminade |
Position: | NG |
Major: | Economics |
Residential College: | Berkeley |
2012: Voted Jordan Olivar Award for player most
respected by teammates... Voted team leader more (3 times) than any
other Bulldog... Started every game... Made 20 solos and 41 overall
tackles including five sacks... 1-6-7 vs. Georgetown... Earned
spring practice DL award and "I Team" defensive award... Only
Bulldog to earn two awards from spring ball... Academic All-Ivy.
2011: Played in every game... Six solos and 12 overall stops... One sack... Two and a half TFL.
2010: Played in every game and started the last two at DT... Nine solos and 16 overall tackles... Had Yale's only blocked kick of the year, knocking down a Fordham FG attempt late in the fourth quarter to preserve a one-point win... Best game was three solos against Penn.
2009: Played on JV team.
At Chaminade High School: Earned six varsity letters across football, basketball, and lacrosse... Team MVP... 2008 All-State, All-Long Island, and All-League selection... 2008 N.Y. Catholic Football League Top Scholar Athlete Award... 2008-2009 National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete... 2009 Boomer Esiason Outback Bowl Selection... 2008-2009 All-League Academic Team... Team won basketball and lacrosse league championships.
Personal: Christopher Dooley is the son of Peter and Patricia Dooley. Brother Kevin played football at Penn. Enjoys golf, music, and movies...Berkeley College resident...Economics major.


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It is bad enough when a stranger or foe betrays you, but when it is someone you believed to be a close and trusted friend, partner, or spouse, it is especially hurtful. It might feel like you were taken advantage of, deceived, humiliated, despised, cheated, or stabbed in the back. Oftentimes it comes as a surprise. That is why it is so painful. You would not expect to be hurt so badly from someone you thought you could trust. So you are left in disbelief and unbelievable pain.Anyone who has experienced betrayal in a relationship knows how difficult it is to recover from such an experience. The person you thought you could trust and count on is no longer the person you believed them to be. So you wonder what happened. Were you just wrong about them all along or did something change? Maybe your relationship changed and so did their loyalty to you. Maybe something in either or both of your lives has changed and they became insensitive to you. Or, maybe you both grew apart and in different directions.There are many reasons that cause people to betray one another. Sometimes they are very deliberate and intended to hurt the other person. And sometimes they are consequences of choices that are made with no intention of doing any harm to anyone. Looking out for one's own best interests can cause some people to disregard relationships they once valued. They may feel the relationship is in the way or not as important anymore. Feelings change. And as feelings change so do one's actions and choices. An individual that feels their needs are not being met in a relationship might feel that the relationship is no longer important or worth investing in. Therefore, they might seek to get their needs met elsewhere. This changes the relationship. Eventually, it grows apart and opportunities for betrayal emerge.Betrayal is a destructive force that leaves many ruins in its path. Betrayal changes everything. Relationships and all those affected will never be the same again. The damage done can be irreparable. Trust is lost. Wounds run deep. Anger persists. Hearts are broken. Self-protective walls are erected. Pain is long and lasting. And we wonder…. Can trust ever be restored? Do wounds ever heal? Will anger cease to exist? Can hearts be repaired? Will the self-protective walls ever come down? Does the pain ever go away?Not only does betrayal change relationships, it changes individuals. Something happens inside of them. They might find it difficult to ever trust again. They might be more guarded and protective of themselves for fear of being vulnerable again. They might learn to be more discerning and less naïve. Their expectations of others may change. They may reflect on their own role and responsibility in the relationship and what went wrong. They might try to understand, empathize, and forgive. They may be motivated to grow from the experience and learn more about themselves and others.The pain of betrayal is very real and has a significant impact on the lives of all those who have experienced it. It is one of those painful life experiences that have the power to change people's hearts and lives forever. If you have ever been betrayed, you cannot change what has happened to you or make the pain go away. You need time to grieve and feel angry. You need time to be comforted and encouraged. You also need time to restore your faith in yourself and others. Betrayal hurts and there is no fast and easy way to heal from its affects. It takes more than time. It takes a heart that will not harden. It takes a commitment to believe in others again. Relationships do change as a result of betrayal; but ultimately, how it changes you is what matters most.
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Those pants aren't my size and I have no idea what I would wear them with, but they are really beautiful. Interesting that you're in the opposite situation most of us find ourselves at any given moment thrifting (including myself right now). That is, a jacket but no pants.
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Fruit Wedges
Honey | 700 Gram (2 Cups Plus 3 Tablespoons) | |
Molasses | 200 Gram (2/3 Cup) | |
Flour | 8 Cup (128 tbs) (1 Kilogram) | |
Raisins | 200 Gram (1 1/2 Cup) | |
Dried currants | 1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs) (1 1/2 Cup) | |
Diced candied orange peel | 200 Gram (1 Cup) | |
Diced candied lemon peel | 100 Gram (1/2 Cup) | |
Chopped blanched almonds | 150 Gram (1 Heaping Cup) | |
Ground cinnamon | 3 Teaspoon | |
Ground cloves | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
Ground cardamom | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
Ground allspice | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
Mace | 1 1⁄4 Pinch (1 Large Pinch Of Mace) | |
Single acting baking powder/1 lightly heaped teaspoon, 10 gram potassium carbonate | 5 Teaspoon | |
Milk | 5 Tablespoon | |
Semi-sweet chocolate/Confectioners chocolate-flavored coating | 35 Ounce (2 Pounds 3 Ounces Or 1 Kilogram Good Quality) |
Place the honey in a saucepan with the syrup, bring to the boil, and cool.
Sift the flour onto a pastry board and make a depression in the center.
Add the dried fruits and spices, then pour in the honey solution and knead to form a smooth dough.
It should be soft but workable.
Dissolve the potassium carbonate in the milk and knead vigorously into the dough; it should be very evenly distributed.
Allow the dough to rest, covered, several hours.
Preheat the oven to 400°F. (200°C).
Cut the dough into 8 equal-sized pieces and shape them into cylinders about 16 inches (40 cm) long.
Lay them on a lightly buttered baking sheet, leaving plenty of space in between, and bake about 20 minutes on the center shelf of the oven.
Let the bars of dough cool and cut each one diagonally into 20 pieces.
Temper the chocolate and coat the cookies with it as follows: place them one at a time in the bowl of tempered chocolate, turn with a fork to submerge it on all sides, and tap several times on the rim of the bowl to allow as much as possible to run off.
Place on parchment paper and decorate the tops with a fork by pressing the tines into the still soft chocolate and slowly drawing it sideways.
Allow to harden completely before removing from the paper.
There is a second and simpler way of making these cookies, though they won't have the typical partly rounded upper surface.
Roll out the dough on a work surface dusted with flour at least 9/16 inch (1 1/2 cm) thick.
The rectangle of dough is then placed on a lightly buttered baking sheet and pressed again with the rolling pin so as to be absolutely uniform in thickness.
Pierce the rectangle of dough at very close intervals with a skewer or fork to keep the dough from producing blisters in baking.
Let the dough rest 30 minutes, if possible, and preheat the oven to about 400°F. (200°C).
Bake the rectangle of dough 20-25 minutes on the center shelf.
Allow to cool about 5 minutes and then loosen from the baking sheet with a knife.
Place on a wooden board (if available) and cover the top with aluminum foil to keep it from drying out.
Next day (no sooner) cut it into strips 1 1/3 inch (3 1/2 cm) wide and cut these into the wedge shape.
Temper the chocolate and coat the cookies with it.
They are dipped into the chocolate one at a time and lifted out with a fork, tapped to drain off excess on the rim of the bowl, and then placed on a sheet of parchment paper.
The top is decorated by pressing the fork into the still soft chocolate and slowly drawing it sideways; this produces the shallow raised marks.
Remove the cookies from the paper only when the chocolate coating is completely hardened.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 231 Calories from Fat 57
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7 g10.3%
Saturated Fat 3.2 g16%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0.13 mg0.04%
Sodium 40.2 mg1.7%
Total Carbohydrates 44 g14.5%
Dietary Fiber 2.5 g10%
Sugars 26.3 g
Protein 3 g6.8%
Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 5.1%
Calcium 6.5% Iron 10.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet


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Hilo Hongwanji BWA holds Shinnen Enkai
The Hilo Hongwanji Buddhist Women's Association's annual Shinnen Enkai (New Year's party) and general membership meeting on Feb. 10 at the Sangha Hall focused on the theme "Path of Entrusting: Live the Teachings."
Guest speaker was Akiko Masuda, owner and hostess of Akiko's Buddhist Bed & Breakfast in Wailea. She is also an author, a story teller and is president of the Wailea Village Historic Preservation Committee. Her stories of her adventures on Shikoku Island many years ago had the audience mesmerized. Formerly of Oahu, she is a third-generation Japanese American and has lived in Wailea since 1991.
Annette Green served as mistress of ceremonies. Installation of officers for 2013-2014 was conducted by Rimban Jeffrey Soga: President Lillie Tsuchiya; first Vice President Ruby Maekawa; second Vice President Carole Tsutsumi; Recording Secretary Lani Yamami; assistant Recording Secretary Barbara Fujimoto; Corresponding Secretary Sue Okunami; Treasurer Lillian Watanabe; assistant Treasurer Jane Miyasaki and auditors Amy Ban, Nancy Nakaishi and Nanette Hiraoka.
New members of the BWA Board are Fumiko Dakujaku, Debra Fried, Pat Hakoda, Bessie Kubo, Leslie Nakamura and Grace Tomosada.
Ellen Okano, immediate past president, and Carol Tsutsumi, immediate past secretary, co-chaired the event.
The organization was was founded 106 years ago as the Shinshu Fujinkai. In 1908, the name was changed to Bukkyo Fujinkai, and in 2004, the group became known as the Hilo Hongwanji Buddhist Women's Association.
Contributions made by the BWA to the temple have been substantial financially, as well as in service. Among these, was a $250,000 donation toward the building of the Sangha Hall. Currently, garage sales are held annually, helping the wome's group to make substantial monetary contributions toward minor and major projects. These include the recent refurbishing of the temple altar for $58,000, as well as $55,000 earmarked for the pending structure for the temple bell.
In addition, members contribute their time in temple cleaning, visitation and sewing of aprons and blankets at long-term care facilities. Members also cook for the Peanut Butter Ministry monthly, and participate in many islandwide activities, regional and world conventions.
"BWA's lifelong dedication to living the Dharma has extended far beyond the kitchen and temple compound into the larger community," said a Hongwanji spokesman.
Call President Lillie Tsuchiya at 935-2266; temple office, 961-6677; or check the website, www.hilobetsuin.org, for more information or to join the Hilo Hongwanji BWA.
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Jeff Abbey, Chief Executive Officer of Argos Therapeutics, stated, "The prolonged survival of patients in our Phase 2 study is striking and directly correlates to the immune responses generated by AGS-003. The combination of AGS-003 plus sunitinib doubled the expected overall survival for the unfavorable risk advanced kidney cancer patients enrolled in the study and one-third of the patients remain alive after nearly four years or longer. We are confident these encouraging clinical and immunological responses will be further validated in our ongoing pivotal Phase 3 ADAPT study."
The open label Phase 2 study followed 21 patients with unfavorable risk mRCC, with an expected survival of approximately fifteen months. Treatment consisted of standard 6-week cycles of sunitinib plus AGS-003, which was administered every three weeks for five doses, and then every 12 weeks until progression.
As previously reported, the final median overall survival was 30.2 months. When analyzed by baseline Heng risk status, the median overall survival for intermediate risk patients (n=11) has not been reached, but is estimated to be longer than 39.5 months with continued follow-up. Median overall survival for poor risk patients (n=10) was 9.1 months. Of the 21 patients who participated in the study, seven (33%) patients are still alive after nearly four years or longer following study registration.
Argos Therapeutics is currently enrolling patients in the ADAPT Phase 3 clinical study for AGS-003. The ADAPT study is a randomized, multicenter, open-label clinical trial and is expected to enroll 450 patients in approximately 120 global sites, mostly in North America. The study is designed to examine the potential for AGS-003 plus standard targeted drug therapy to extend overall survival versus standard therapy alone in newly diagnosed patients with unfavorable risk mRCC. Secondary endpoints include progression-free survival, safety, overall response and immune response.
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ZAGG Introduces ZAGGsparq, Versatile Mobile Battery for Consumer Devices
ZAGGsparq™ Provides a Portable Battery Charge for Any USB-Charged Device
SALT LAKE CITY-- ZAGG Inc. (NASDAQ:ZAGG) (www.ZAGG.com), a leading producer of mobile electronics accessories including the popular invisibleSHIELD™ and ZAGGaudio™ brands, introduces the ZAGGsparq™, a portable lithium polymer battery system that can provide multiple charges for any personal electronic device powered by a USB plug. The ZAGGsparq is available for shipment from ZAGG.com at the retail price of $129.99.The ZAGGsparq can provide a portable battery charge for any USB-charged device including cell phones, handheld gaming systems, and digital cameras. The ZAGGsparq plugs into a standard wall outlet and provides two USB ports for charging mobile devices. Then, unplug the lithium polymer ZAGGsparq and it carries multiple charges for any personal electronic device that can be powered by a USB plug – up to four complete recharges for a power-hungry Apple iPhone.
"The constant risk of low batteries is a significant concern for gadget users, in particular when traveling," said Brian Packer, Vice President of Marketing of ZAGG. "The ZAGGsparq carries multiple charges for any personal electronic device with you and fits easily in a pocket or bag, so it is perfect for everyone from travelers to businesspeople."
The 6000ma lithium polymer cell of the ZAGGsparq can be charged more than 2,000 times before significant drop-off in battery life, making it the world's most powerful portable battery for its size.
"This forward thinking technology allows the ZAGGsparq to carry much larger and more potent charges than competing products," said Robert G. Pedersen II, President and CEO of ZAGG. "The ZAGGsparq really complements our line of existing products, and with thousands already sold in the first two weeks, we believe it will continue to be very popular with our innovative customer base."
For more information about ZAGG or any of their products, please visit www.ZAGG.com.


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It's tough to call any game a "must win" at this point in the season, but after Sunday's loss to the New York Giants, that's exactly what the New England Patriots are facing this weekend.
Sunday's last second loss to the Giants stunned fans and media alike, with the aftermath bringing even more doubt and uncertainty than we heard following their loss to the Steelers just a week earlier.
Fans have questioned everything from Bill Belichick's coaching and personnel decisions, to the play of Tom Brady over the past week. They're grasping at anything, trying to make sense of what has gone wrong after such high expectations coming off of a lockout ridden offseason.
As the frustration continues to boil over, we've even heard from many more who are already pondering the changes that will occur with this roster once the 2011 campaign comes to an end.
And the worst part is, it's only November.
Now here they are, losers of two in a row heading into a stadium where they haven't won since Rex Ryan took over as head coach three seasons ago. It's been a place where Brady has struggled against Ryan's bunch, having mustered a combined 23 points in their previous two meetings down there. During that span he's completed 43-of-83 attempts for 464 yards, 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions.
In the last two regular season meetings at Gillette Stadium, it's been a completely different story. New England has put up 75 points, 45 of which came during a Monday night football beatdown last December in their second regular season meeting. In both of those games he's combined for 45-of-62 passing for 647 yards, along with 5 touchdowns and just one interception.
Tom Brady has struggled down in New York in their recent meetings. (FILE:Icon/SMI) |
Whatever it is that's stymied them down in New York in recent years, this would definitely be a great time to fix it. New England currently sits at 5-3 on the season, and this game basically holds some important implications from a Division standpoint. The Patriots are currently tied with New York in both their regular season record and division wins, with both clubs currently 2-1 in the AFC East. New England's only division loss came against Buffalo in Week 3, and that came on the road against what proved to be a tough Bills team.
As we know in order to have success, teams need to be able to win on the road. That's something Brady admitted on Monday during his weekly interview with WEEI, and he expects Sunday's match-up against the Jets to be a tough one.
"It's the same players, and it's the same scheme," said Brady, who hasn't won in New York since 2007. "They're a good team. They always play us tough. They play us tough at home. But these are the ones that we've got to go out and we've got to win. We've got to win tough games on the road against good teams. You're not going to be a good team in the NFL if you can't win on the road."
"Like I said, they've got the same players, they had the same players now for a few years, pretty much. And the same scheme every year since Rex has been there. It's a tough place to play. But we've got to go down and try to play an error-free game, and see if we can go out there and get a big win on the road."
The last time they met earlier this season was back on October 9th in Foxborough, with New England coming away with a 30-21 win. During that game Brady missed on just nine passes, completing 24-of-33 on the afternoon. His only real miscue came at the end of the first half on an interception in the endzone on a ball that Aaron Hernandez should have come away with. Instead it went off his hands and into the arms of Darrelle Revis, and ended up being the first red zone interception Brady had ever thrown at home.
Fortunately after that they were able to put up 20 more points, including 14 in the third quarter which helped seal the victory.
This time around they're back in Rex's house where we've had to watch some pretty agonizing games in recent years. Brady said after Sunday's loss to the Giants that he'll find out a lot about what his team is really made of this week, especially considering the way the last two weeks have gone.
"We've lost two straight and we're going on the road against a damn good team," said Brady. "It doesn't get any tougher than that – on a Sunday night stage where you're the only team playing. We're going to see what our team is all about. We're going to see the level of commitment that we have."
In all likelihood they've heard the chatter and the buzz circulating throughout New England. They've probably heard they're not good enough or talented enough to compete for a championship. Patriots cornerback Kyle Arrington certainly must have heard something after Sunday's loss, because he logged onto Twitter and told fans who were venting after the game, "Don't hop back on the bandwagon later #fakefans".
Needless to say it's already been a tough couple of weeks. Three in a row would definitely be ugly to say the least, and Brady's now looking for his teammates to all dig deep as they attempt to end the skid, and get things moving in the right direction down in New York on Sunday night.
"That's what it takes," said Brady. "We don't have any quitters on our team. That's not the character of this team. Nor do we have guys that aren't mentally tough or are going to make excuses. We're just going to go out there and try to work harder and prepare harder and ultimately try to do a better job."
One can only hope. After all, with eight games to go there's still plenty of time to get things turned around. A huge win on the road would be just the thing to quiet the naysayers, and hopefully get this team back on track heading into the second half of the season.


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Rep. Colleen Hanabusa (D-Hawaii) will challenge appointed Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) in a primary next year, according to someone with knowledge of her plans.
Hanabusa had been trying to decide in recent days between running against Schatz and challenging Gov. Neil Abercrombie (D) in 2014. As Post Politics reported Friday, she met with the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee on Thursday, but the committee said this week that it will back Schatz.
Abercrombie appointed Schatz, who was then his lieutenant governor, to the Senate in December, even as the late-Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) made it known that he wanted Hanabusa appointed to succeed him.
The matchup would mark the second time in eight years that a member of Hawaii's House delegation has challenged an incumbent senator. In 2006, Sen. Daniel Akaka (D-Hawaii) defeated Rep. Ed Case (D-Hawaii) 55 percent to 45 percent.
The news of Hanabusa running against Schatz was first reported by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. The person with knowledge of Hanabusa's plans requested anonymity because they were not authorized to officially announce her candidacy. Hanabusa's office has not responded to a request for comment.
Emily's List, a powerful pro-Democratic women's group, is very supportive of Hanabusa but has not formally endorsed her. The congresswoman has yet to announce a bid.
"The 2012 election was a mandate for women's leadership and Colleen Hanabusa has a proven track record of putting the women and families of Hawaii first," spokeswoman Marcy Stech said. "The EMILY's List community would be thrilled to support another progressive woman leader from Hawaii in the U.S. Senate."


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Leave it to San Francisco to celebrate the holidays in the most high-tech way. A remote-controlled quadcopter, outfitted with tinsel and mistletoe, paid a visit to Union Square, where unsuspecting San Franciscans and tourists were prompted to pucker up. The Mistletoe Drone [1] is a project by Mustafa Khan [2] and interactive artist George Zisiadis [3], who was also responsible for an installation called The Pulse of the City [4], which turned passerby's heartbeats into music.
"We did this project because public spaces should be more playful and we wondered if something as ominous as a drone could be fun," said Mustafa.
It's certainly one of the more creative uses of drones that we've seen. Earlier this month, Amazon announced an experimental service that could offer 30-minute delivery [5] via the unmanned airborne vehicles — but Mustafa and George's Mistletoe Drone is far more merry. Watch the video below!


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Disney celebrates 10 teen volunteers
Ten Orange County high school seniors are being honored by Disney this week for volunteering more than 8,000 hours to feed the homeless, organize school and community events, and launch new service clubs to aid the needy.
The students, chosen from among 200 applicants across the county, were surprised Monday through Wednesday by a prize patrol to learn they won $7,500 scholarships from the Disneyland Resort Scholarship Program.
Students were greeted with balloons, a Mickey trophy and a film crew; their parents were brought to campus to share in the surprise.
"It's about giving help to a stranger," said scholarship winner Alicia Frausto, a senior at Katella High School who feeds the homeless at Anaheim's Boysen Park on Sundays with Los Niños De La Calle Con Wendy.
"When someone who you don't know thanks you, you just feel good about yourself. You're actually making a difference," Frausto said.
Requirements for applying were to be graduating seniors living in Orange County going into higher education, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and at least 150 volunteer hours throughout their high school career.
Overall, applicants for the award combined for a total of 99,496 volunteer hours in 2012-13, the program's eighth year. They also had to maintain a GPA of at least 3.0.
"The Disneyland Resort is proud to recognize these exemplary students for their commitment to excellence and their passion for serving others," Disneyland Resort President Michael Colglazier said in a statement.
Katella High is the only campus in Orange County to produce two winners this year.
Senior Carlos Castellanos was in an Advanced Placement Calculus class when he was called out of class by the school principal Monday.
"I saw my parents and thought, 'Oh man, I guess this is a little more serious.' I thought I was in trouble. Then I saw the balloons and everyone started clapping, so everything was cool," he said.
Castellanos started volunteering in his freshman year at the Discovery Science Center to expose younger children to the sciences. He also founded the school's Puente Club to inform students about colleges and what's necessary to get into them.
"Sometimes, college is not one of the main priorities. It's not that we lack the capacity to get into college, it's just that we're not exposed to it," he said.
Katya Sutil was in an Associated Student Body meeting at Oxford Academy in Cypress when she heard a commotion outside the classroom. An entourage of family, Disney representatives, scholarship judges and camera operators soon filed into the classroom.
She has spent three years with Youth Leadership America and started a Relay for Life team to raise money for cancer research and awareness.
"I would like to major in engineering because I want to help Third World countries develop technologies to improve their quality of life," Sutil said.
Kathy Tran, a student at Los Amigos High School, cried when she was surprised with the news.
"I really want to thank all the people in this room. My counselor, my teachers, my principal have literally been there every step of the way, whether it's writing recommendations, meeting me on freshman day or supporting everything I do," she said.
She volunteered for more than 400 hours at the O.C. Human Relations Commission, organizing events such as Cesar Chavez Day at her school.
"Someone shouted out, 'You're Asian, what do you know about Cesar Chavez?' That's the reason why I'm here. I found that really empowering. That's why I want to be a community organizer – to spread awareness about such issues," Tran said.
Northwood High senior Homin Kwark volunteered well over 1,000 hours and founded Imagiscience, a nonprofit that aims to spur student-led discussions about science.
At El Toro High School in Lake Forest, Gabby Gregory volunteered a colossal 1,630 hours. She worked to help those with cancer through the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation and by founding her own club, Team Thomas, to raise money for cancer research.
"Her depth of passion for others – that is her gift," said Gregory's neighbor Christi Johnson, whose son Thomas died from a malignant tumor three years ago at the age of 8. "A lot of students have the academics, but not the deep passion."
Michelle Tran, a student at Valencia High School in Placentia, received her scholarship after dedicating her time to the Children's Hospital of Orange County and creating her own community service club called Kinship.
"I come from a low-income family, and I always wanted to give back because I know what it's like to not have all the opportunities in the world," Tran said.
At San Juan Hills High School in San Juan Capistrano, Robert Santaella shared his moment in the sun with his parents and brother, also a San Juan Hills student, after his AP Statistics class was interrupted.
He volunteered 1,000 hours at the Anaheim Police Activities League, where he has risen to the second-highest rank of lieutenant.
The entire ASB at Troy High School in Fullerton formed a tunnel of cheers and smiles for Nathaniel Lam, who received his scholarship Wednesday.
"I was just swept off my feet," he said.
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Low mintages: The 1973-S 40% silver business strikes and Proof coins have the lowest mintage figures of all the 40% silver Eisenhower dollars. Because of this, the 1973-5 Proof 40% silver Eisenhower dollar is generally regarded as the key date in the series.
Numismatic Information Availability: Eisenhower dollar specialist Dave McHenry noted this:
1973-S: As these 40% silver coins were sold directly to collectors, good quality specimens are not hard to find today. Most are in higher grades, and MS-64 and MS-65 pieces are not difficult to find. The Proofs are usually found in higher grades as well. Around 1979, these Proofs wholesaled for $140 or more, and now in 1993 they are worth less than $20 each, and, seemingly, are very underpriced.
Certification: As of January 1993,PCGS has certified 354 MS-65 specimens, 965 MS-66 coins, 353 at the MS-67, and 10 pieces at the MS-68 level, with none higher. Those who like MS-67, MS-68 and other high technical grades can have a field day with these coins. The only problem is this: No one has ever defined the difference between, say, MS-67 and MS-68.
Varieties Business strikes: 1. 1973-S silver clad. A few are known with doubled obverse die, plainest at the motto. Proofs: 1. 1973-S silver clad.
Business Strikes: Enabling legislation: Act of July 23, 1965 (clad metal), Act of December 31, 1970, and others. Weight (silver clad): 379.512 grains (tolerance 4%); outer layers of .800 silver, .200 copper bonded to inner core of .209 silver, .791 copper. Melt-down (silver value) in year minted: $.40. Dies prepared (approximate): Obverse: 19; Reverse: 10. Business strike mintage: 1,883,140. Comment on availability, MS-65: or betters Moderately scarce, but available. Comment on availability, MS-64: Slightly scarce. Comment on availability, MS-63: Readily available. Comment on availability, MS-60 to 62: Readily available. Comment on availability, VF-20 to AU-58: Circulated examples are seldom encountered, as the coins were sold at a premium. Characteristics of striking: Generally well struck with good lustre. Known hoards of Mint State coins: No hoards are known of this date, although small quantities are readily available.
Proofs: Dies prepared (approximate): Obverse: 405; Reverse: 290. Proof mintage: 1,013,646. Comment on availability, Proof-65 or better: Most extant coins are in this category. Comment on availability, Proof-64: Scarcer than the preceding (for now, but give collectors a chance to mishandle their coins). Comment on availability, Proof-63: Still scarcer. Comment on availability, Proof-60 to 62: Scarcer yet. Comment on availability, less than Proof-60: Very few exist.
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DODGE CENTER, Minn. – The mother of the 7-year-old girl who was found unresponsive in the pool at the Natalie Webb Aquatic Center, says her daughter is on the road to recovery.
It happened at around 1:00pm on Thursday afternoon. CPR was performed on Courtney Chicos and she was then airlifted to St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester where she spent the night in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.
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The Department of Education says theft on college campuses nationwide has reached an all-time high.
The most recent statistics available are from 2002...when there more than 29-thousand on campus burglaries.
At the University of Nevada-Reno, police say there have already been nearly 70-reports of burglaries this year.
Everything from electronics to backpacks are being stolen from dining halls, libraries and dorms.
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ITASCA, Ill., Sept. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- OfficeMax(R) Incorporated (NYSE: OMX), a leader in office products and services, today announced that it will locate its new corporate headquarters at 263 Shuman Boulevard in Naperville, Illinois. The company will begin developing build-out designs and floor plans to accommodate approximately 1,500 associates and is due to begin occupying the building in late Spring 2006. As previously announced, OfficeMax plans to consolidate its headquarters in Illinois to strengthen operational efficiencies, enhance collaboration among departments, and reduce costs over time. "The consolidation of our company's headquarters has been a key milestone in our integration plan, with the evaluation of potential headquarters sites representing the bulk of the effort in accomplishing that goal," said Sam Duncan, chairman and chief executive officer for OfficeMax. "The conclusion of the site evaluation efforts and the selection of our Naperville address marks significant progress in our integration efforts." The City of Naperville, which has gained national acclaim for its business and residential communities, was selected following a review of various Midwest locations. "OfficeMax's decision to relocate to Naperville confirms this is a great place to live, work and do business," said Naperville Mayor George Pradel. "We are grateful to the State of Illinois and the Governor's Office for partnering with us to keep and attract new jobs in our region." "We commend all of the local city representatives who participated in the evaluation process for their responsiveness and dedication to providing viable options for our review and consideration," said Duncan. "The Illinois governor's office was an invaluable resource throughout our entire headquarters location review process and their dedicated efforts to ensuring a successful outcome for all parties involved were instrumental in concluding our evaluation." "We have a very simple philosophy here in Illinois to continue growing our economy and creating more good jobs," said Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich. "By investing in companies that invest in Illinois, we are creating a business environment that is ensuring that companies, such as OfficeMax, have all the tools they need to compete and thrive. Illinois' greatest asset is our people, and many successful companies are recognizing that fact by making significant private investments across the state. By forging these public- private partnerships, we are providing more and more opportunities for our hardworking men and women to get ahead." The 361,000-square-foot Naperville building, owned by a joint venture of GlenStar Properties LLC and Prudential Real Estate Investors, provides the local infrastructure to meet OfficeMax's requirements for a corporate headquarters. Building features include 60,000-square-foot floor plates designed for flexible space planning and an atrium extending the building's full five stories. Located in Naperville Office Park on I-88, the property has prominent tollway visibility and is convenient to area amenities. The facility, built in 1986, was leased first by AT&T then by Lucent Technologies, which was its single occupant until 2003. "When we acquired 263 Shuman late last year, we were confident it would make an excellent corporate headquarters facility," said GlenStar Principal Michael A. Klein. "OfficeMax is an ideal fit for the property, and the company's decision to locate here validates both our vision and the long-term strength and appeal of the area." The new OfficeMax corporate headquarters will be home to the company's retail and contract operations, executive staff and corporate support functions. OfficeMax plans to begin to occupy its new Naperville headquarters location starting late Spring 2006 and expects to complete the transition to its new headquarters by Fall 2006. About OfficeMax OfficeMax is a leader in both business-to-business and retail office products distribution. OfficeMax delivers an unparalleled customer experience -- in service, in product, in time savings, and in value -- through a relentless focus on its customers. The company provides office supplies and paper, print and document services, technology products and solutions, and furniture to large, medium and small businesses and consumers. OfficeMax customers are served by approximately 40,000 associates through direct sales, catalogs, Internet and approximately 950 superstores. OfficeMax trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol OMX. More information can be found at http://www.officemax.com . OfficeMax Media Contact OfficeMax Investor Relations Contact Susan Heymann John Jennings Bader Rutter Public Relations 630 438 8760 262 938-5443 for Sept. 29 only: 262 993 9875
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CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo. (AP) – A southeast Missouri man angered that his water had been shut off repeatedly stabbed a city water department bookkeeper in her office Thursday, police said.
Richard E. Jaworski, 50, was arrested a short time later while sitting on his front porch in the town of Caruthersville. He was jailed without bond on multiple charges filed by the Pemiscot County prosecutor including assault and armed criminal action.
The bookkeeper, Elizabeth Hardesty, was flown to a hospital about 75 miles away in Memphis, Tennessee, and was out of surgery by Thursday evening, KFVS-TV reported.
Police said in a probable cause statement that Jaworski carried a large kitchen knife into the municipal building in the Mississippi River town around 11:15 p.m., walked past the counter in the water department office and stabbed or tried to stab Hardesty 13 times.
He threw the knife toward another employee as she was leaving her office, then left the building saying, "Call the police, I don't care," investigators said.
Police Chief Tony Jones told KFVS he was driving around looking for the attacker based witness descriptions when two neighbors directed him to Jaworski, who was sitting on his porch.
"I rolled my window down and asked if he had seen anyone run through there. He said, 'Yes, I done it, I stabbed her,"' said Jones, who made the arrest at gunpoint. "He said he stabbed her because his water was cut off."
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Oil rose more than a dollar on Wednesday to settle at its highest price this year on the startup of a new major pipeline, expected to help eliminate a bottleneck that has depressed the U.S. futures for three years, and on expectations that frigid weather in the Northeast would prompt strong demand for heating fuel.
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TransCanada Corp said it has begun to ship crude oil on its 700,000 barrel per day (bpd) pipeline, which flows from Cushing, Oklahoma, the pricing point for the New York Mercantile Exchange's West Texas Intermediate (WTI) contract, to Gulf Coast refiners. The company expects to transport an average 525,000 bpd in the first year of service.
"As they work up toward full capacity and the market begins to adjust to the additional supply of the refining centers, then we're going to see a narrowing between WTI and Brent," said Joseph Arsenio, owner of Arsenio Capital Management in Larkspur, California.
U.S. oil's discount to Brent narrowed to $11 in intra-day trade before tightening by 22 cents to settle at $11.54, the smallest discount since Dec. 19.
Brent oil for March settled up $1.54 at $108.27 per barrel, the highest settlement since Dec. 31. U.S. crude oil futures rose $1.76 to settle at $96.73, also the highest settlement since the last day of 2013.
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Oil prices were also helped by the bitterly cold weather that sent U.S. natural gas prices to a 2-1/2-year high, traders and brokers said.
U.S. RBOB gasoline futures settled 5.36 cents higher at $2.6771 per gallon, a penny less than the 100-day moving average of $2.6808. Ultra low-sulfur diesel futures (ULSD), commonly known as heating oil, rose 2.32 cents to settle at $3.0379, after a steep rise on Tuesday.
Oil pared gains after the American Petroleum Institute weekly report showed a whopping 4.9 million-barrel build in oil stocks compared with a 600,000 barrel rise forecast in the Reuters poll.
Distillates fell 2.3 million barrels, API data showed.
Analysts anticipated a 900,000-barrel drop in distillate stocks, including heating oil and diesel fuel, while gasoline stocks were expected to have risen 2.1 million barrels, according to a Reuters poll.
The U.S Energy Information Association will release its weekly inventory data on Thursday at 11 a.m. EST (1600 GMT), delayed a day due to the Martin Luther King Jr Day holiday on Monday.
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The Galaxy S4 Zoom is bulky and awkward to hold. It does have a 10X optical zoom lens and a powerful flash for taking pictures in low light. But in Consumer Reports' test lab, the Samsung didn't deliver. The zoom lens is clunky to operate, and overall images were not impressive in low light.
The Nokia Lumia 1020 did much better. The digital zoom lens gives astoundingly sharp photos with great detail even when enlarged. And in low light, the Lumia takes photos that are much less grainy and shadowy than most cell phones.
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