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Thu Mar 11, 2010 2:05 pm
Post subject: And what about Sim punishment
Becouse Cyn close the topic regarding ban for Jay , i must open this thread regarding what Sim did .
Case of Jay is closed but what about punishment for Sim ???
I think that we cant just close our eyes on what he did here . If he dont get any punishment than I dont know what we can expect in future . For second time I ask mods to take some action regards Sim act , or explane why he wont be punish .
In any of his posts I dont see any apologize or any regret for what he did .
Like Palabra said , Me too dont have noting aginst Sim but , for what he did , he must be punish .
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Thu Mar 11, 2010 10:00 pm
Joined: 14 Oct 2006
Posts: 1407
Location: United States
Post subject: for bill to decide
This one is for Bill to decide if and when he comes back. I have no way of removing sims powers as mod.
This is a warning though that if any past mods abuse the fact that their rights havent been removed i will do what i can to see this gets penalized.
Bezma you have to understand that even a ban would have no meaning as he could simply just unban himself.
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Fri Mar 12, 2010 8:16 am
Joined: 13 May 2008
Posts: 900
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i already said when i temporarily remove the ban to let Joker play for the time being that it should be reviewed further by mods as there was no mods available at that time for few days
what i did was out of rules that i know very well but i still think we should adjust rules sometimes if it can help some1 without hurting any1 because to me it make sense
when joker requested several times in forum after a long ban he was not my friend but what i did just to help him which we all should do to help those who needs help
i guess we dont need to think so hard to use common sense
but its looks like few people dont understand that & try do everything to pull others down so they can have the last laugh by just saying RULES R RULES
now if mods want to punish me for doing this i have no problem & i dont want to argue anything because i guess its of no use if we all have to follow rules strickly without considering the situation
cyndi you should know me by now that i am not going to unban me once u will ban me
as u already said i should get penalised so u should not leave it to bill
sorry cyndi its ur job & u have to do it thats why u was made mod
i dont want to go in circle so i guess its time we should make it clear all ,should we follow rules all the time no matter what the situation is or we should take into consideration few things why it has been done
bezma2 wrote:
I expect to see what punishment Sim will get . If not , than we have no future on GM . Than , any ex mod can do whatever he wont ( abusing his ex mod power before owner of the game ( Kreso ) remove power from their acc .) .
So, Cyn and Matt . Take a good look on what hapend in last few days . Becouse Iam still a mod in charge ( only for lobby with no power to do something exept kick abuse people from lobby ) I can only say my opinion of all this and make a sugestion what to do
bez i think ur working overtime but doing a good job as i can see few of ur friends must be happy with ur post
all r free to make complaints like u did so no1 should have any problem with it
mr bez please keep ur these words intact so that i dont have to remind u as i will be joining ur club very soon
No expectations, no disappointments.
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Fri Mar 12, 2010 9:08 am
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Cyn , like Sim said , its not Bill job to punish him , and , if he unban himself , in which I dont beleve , than he will abuse power twice and he knows that it is a good way to get permanent ban .
Sim . I dont think Iam working overtime here. Iam only trying to help all of us to keep this place good for playing , reminding all that we have rules here and , in your case , you did wrong no metter what and you must be punish , and you know that . Iam glad with your opinion of my good work here , only dont agree with that sentence " few of my friend must be happy with my post " . For me , all players on GM are our friends , someone good and someone not so good , we are playing this greit game all together and we all have to follow rules we have made here together .
Any rule can be changed if we decide that all together ( I said in my post that 6-8 month will be enough time to player to change his behavior ) , but , we cant take action , like you did , and unban someone becouse you think its not good rule . First we must decide and change rule , and than , and only than , active mod can do what you did .
I hoppe you understood me , we must follow rules all the time ( any rule can be changed if we all decide for ). In your case , no metter if you are ex or active mod , you cant do that what you did no matter what the situation is .
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Fri Mar 12, 2010 10:29 am
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bezma2 wrote:
we must follow rules all the time ( any rule can be changed if we all decide for ). In your case , no metter if you are ex or active mod , you cant do that what you did no matter what the situation is .
bez u have a bag full of cool words.great.
just keep these words also intact
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Fri Mar 12, 2010 12:31 pm
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Sim , maby my english is not so good , Iam trying to write as good as a can , but , thats not the reason for you to make this sarcastik post regarding my bad english , ok .
I think that all who want to understand me , they will .
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Fri Mar 12, 2010 12:34 pm
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i am not bothered at all about ur english
my english is poor than urs
just keep ur words intact & dont forget it
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Fri Mar 12, 2010 12:52 pm
Mr Inevitable
Joined: 05 Mar 2010
Posts: 61
Location: Luton Town.
Post subject: Mods
You mods are are all over egotistical nightmares
You keep the way your going you will end up banning the entire game,
Rules Rules Rules
Its not all about rules,Its about whats doing best for the people of GM,And every single one of you are failing majorly,
I deserved a chance and you couldnt even give a fellow bloke that,Because of your stupid rules,I dispise you all and as i have said i have grown up and that is why i havent sworn!!
Sim didnt nuttin wrong,How can you also hire a mod aka (bezma),Who cant even write literate english,FAILED.
CYN & trace both are unforgiving Idiots and they will end up banning everyone who is not in there little group of people,FAILED.
Dont even bother trying to ban me longer because this is my opinion and you cant ban me longer for speaking my mind.
Just have a think of the point im trying to get across and stop trying to do your job so hard,Your ruining GM not just for me but for thousands of people,
Always Aim For The Sun,Because Even If You Miss,Your Always Be Amounst The Stars.
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Fri Mar 12, 2010 1:06 pm
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jay please stop all this i know ur losing ur temper but this is not the way to go
if they dont want to give u chance sorry mate there is not u can do
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Fri Mar 12, 2010 1:07 pm
Joined: 14 Oct 2006
Posts: 1407
Location: United States
Post subject: you just showed your colors
And you just showed why i didnt lift your ban. You may state your opinion but calling others names is not permitted, cutting people down is not permitted. The ban on you is a closed subject and consider this your warning that if you post again with any negativity you will be banned from the forum also.
Sim I was very disappointed that you unbanned him just because he didnt get an answer quickly enough, there was a lot to go back through and we are not here every day. I do not think you deserve a "punishment" so to speak but do feel a warning needs to be made. Ex mods unbanning anyone or overruling any current mods decision is not allowed.
You make it sound like we dont take a each situation separate, well you know me better and i did however his ban was well justified and anyone that wants unbanned talks nice and promises to be good sim you know this. As soon as he knew he wasnt getting unbanned he ccalled trace and i idiots and said inappropriate things even tho not cursing. True colors come out.
This subject needs to be closed, Bezma all decisions have been made and I do not appreciate you calling out someone to do their job. I am doing the best i can here and will continue to do so, i will not answer to everyones demands for action or explanation, you all pushed trace around so much she quit, well i am not going anywhere and have a very thick skin.
This is a game on the internet. Stating to give everyone a second chance to help their life is ridiculous for a game on the internet we arent talking about anything outside of here.
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Fri Mar 12, 2010 1:21 pm
Mr Inevitable
Joined: 05 Mar 2010
Posts: 61
Location: Luton Town.
Post subject: cyn
Actually CYN i think i was wrong about you,You are a good one at your job but sometimes your decisions are over the top,other than that your doing a great job,Dont think im the same person because im not,wether you say so or not.
i didnt say it straight after you said no,this has nuthing to do with me but to do with sim,Stop trying to put an excuse across for my current behavior,You made the wrong choice with me i know that and because i was winnin the polls you decided to close that as well,The people should decide what happens to the players not you,How can 1 person decide i cant play this game for anuva 500 days.
Whats this you said.......
anyone that wants unbanned talks nice and promises to be good sim you know this
I was talking nice and i did promise to be good,Id be like an angel you wouldnt hear anything about,Do you mean to be wrong in this because YOU are.
Always Aim For The Sun,Because Even If You Miss,Your Always Be Amounst The Stars.
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Fri Mar 12, 2010 2:14 pm
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Thats why I asked Bill to put me for lobby mod and only with lobby mod power Jay . I dont need literal english to kick people from lobby if their behavior is not good or they are scrolling and swearing . If I was a mod in charge you wouldnt have any chance to come back in game nor on forum . Calling Trace and Cyn an unforgiven idiots , you clearly show to us how your sorry and how your behavior is now good and will be good in future .
And yes , there will be always players on GM and will be more and more . The only thing what are bad here is you and people like you who think that they can come here and do whotever they want . Thats why rules are made not only here but in all other on-line games .
P.S. >>>" nuttin " <<< is a good literal english word ...there are some more but I wont write them here .
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Sat Mar 13, 2010 1:57 am
Joined: 08 Aug 2009
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Location: Australia
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I held off saying something but this is just too much. From the start joker's posts have ranked high on my BSometer. Now he has shown his true colours.
It's all nice as pie towards his supporters
It's name calling and jibes for anybody who doesn't bow to his request and share his opinion
I'm sure the response to this post will prove my point. The decision has been made, act with dignity and move on
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Sun Mar 14, 2010 12:41 am
Joined: 05 Dec 2009
Posts: 169
Post subject: Re: Mods
Mr Inevitable wrote:
You mods are are all over egotistical nightmares
You keep the way your going you will end up banning the entire game,
CYN & trace both are unforgiving Idiots and they will end up banning everyone who is not in there little group of people,FAILED.
interesting points here, i used to believe something on these lines until I realized Trace is prob right ......... the lower total am't Alexa hits is b/c of a seasonal trend not b/c so many players are getting banned and the hard feelings of those who didnt get banned but where involved in someway ......... moderators can prob ban anyone they want if they can come up with some reason the majority seem to agree with as ppl will still keep playing the game and there will always be new players to replace them
what I do find alarming is it seems current mods and old mods do not even get along and eventually the old mods disappear. if a moderator cannot even get along with other moderators are they really fit to be moderators?
i think it would be helpful for the game to start fresh with all new moderators and admin, maybe even ppl no one really knows about........ that way there will be no bias moderator decisions and average players will not think decisions are bias of one moderator decision over another moderators decision
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Sun Mar 14, 2010 1:31 am
Joined: 05 Dec 2009
Posts: 169
Post subject:
jmf81 wrote:
I held off saying something but this is just too much. From the start joker's posts have ranked high on my BSometer. Now he has shown his true colours.
It's all nice as pie towards his supporters
It's name calling and jibes for anybody who doesn't bow to his request and share his opinion
I'm sure the response to this post will prove my point. The decision has been made, act with dignity and move on
So you're saying Mr. jmf if you were still mod and after only reading his 1st innocent nice post:
Post subject: Joker Returns (Hopefully) Reply with quote
Hey there Guys,I dont know if anyone remembers me but i have been banned for almost a year i believe,Well its been a very long time since i last played,I was hoping to get some gaming in,
I am Joker8989 and also my other accounts where J-o-k-e-r and J_o_k_e_r,I understand that i was banned for what ever reason but i would like a second chance if possible,I do apoligize for the past and hope you will allow me to play,If you dont i will be so bored as i have some time on my hands at the moment.
I think that i have been banned for a very long time and hope your consider removing it as i feel i have learn't my lesson,I just simply want to play once more,Can you please mail me with an answer ASAP,
Best Regards
Jason (aka) the joker :- ) )
You wouldn't have considered lowering his forever ban........
I suppose if you say yes, that you wouldn't have considered lowering it, then maybe you too are one who does not believe people deserves 2nd chances...... I find it hard to believe that you Mr. JMF would really be this cold.
I still think this decision is un American. People deserve 2nd chances. PERIOD and the way this decision went down joker did not get a fair shake
At the least he should get an appeal
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"I would say follow-up care is critical," Floyd said. "But it's certainly not how healthcare has been set up in the past. Healthcare reform is pushing us toward better integration of inpatient and outpatient services, so more hospitals are looking at how they can bridge that gap."
Mitch Mitchell, 817-390-7752
Twitter: @mitchmitchel3


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Lawrence gets $75K to improve access to healthy foods
The Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department is receiving a $75,000 grant to help improve access to healthy foods.
The Lawrence Journal-World reports that the Kansas Health Foundation awarded the grant through its Healthy Communities Initiative. Eleven other grants were awarded around the state.
The Lawrence-Douglas County department recently developed its Roadmap to a Healthier Douglas County. That program pinpoints changes that would improve the overall health of area residents, including more opportunities for healthy eating at work and improved food and beverage environments at local venues.
The $75,000 grant will focus on those goals and will also be used to develop policies that could make nutritional foods available in public areas.


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This all started when the ubuntu update center said my computer needed updates. I agreed, and when the updates were finished it required a reboot. Upon rebooting I tried logging in, and when
I saw the desktop there was no toolbar or launcher. I googled it a bit, and found a tutorial similar to this: http://www.ubuntuvibes.com/2012/10/how-to-install-amd-catalyst-legacy.html Little did I know, these drivers were for Radeon HD 2xxx-4xxx series. I followed the tutorial and then rebooted. After rebooting it came up with a screen that says "The system is running in low graphics mode" I tried some tutorials here: How to fix "The system is running in low-graphics mode" error? but to no avail. After booting into Every command I try I always tells me to run 'apt-get -f install' Every time I try this command I get: 'Errors were encountered while processing: /var/cache/apt/archives/fglrx-legacy_2%3a220.127.116.11-makson~ppa1_amd64.deb' 'E:Sub-process /usr/bin/dpkg returned an error code (1)'
P.S. I am very new to Ubuntu, and linux. I have mostly used windows. I am using Ubuntu 12.10.


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Following the devastating 2012 fire season, Governor Gary Herbert charged Agriculture Commissioner Blackham with the task of developing a cooperative strategy to reduce the size, intensity and frequency of catastrophic fires in Utah. A Central Steering Committee comprised of the leaders of Utah's federal, state and local land management agencies devised a strategy to answer the Governor's charge.
The committee continues to meet. Its phase I final report is offered here.
Click here for the PDF file of the final report
Click here for the appendicies which include:
1. Working group participants
2. Complete regional projects
3. Fires in Utah; the current situation and existing resources
Supporting Documents for SW Region #6:
Biomass CRS 2011;
Data on biomass markets
Federal Preparedness Proposal;
Hazardous Fuels Reduction Implementation Staffing;
NEPA Barriers;
Planning Barriers;
Smoke Mgt Barriers;
Beaver Catastrophic WildFire Project
Garfield Catastrophic Wildfire Project
Iron Catastrophic Wildfire Project
Kane Catastrophic Widlfire Project
Kane Catastrophic Wildfire Spreadsheet
State Suppression Proposal
Washington Catastrophic Wildfire Project
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Livestock grazing in Utah began with the arrival of the pioneers in 1847. Livestock production has since increased over the years to parallel territory and population growth.
By 1890, the range throughout the west was beyond capacity. Heavy grazing on these lands in the early part of the twentieth-century left the rangelands depleted and watersheds damaged. Additional repercussions of over used lands included soil erosion and an increase in natural disasters, such as floods that occurred largely because of bare ground created by poorly managed livestock herds.
It was during this time that the federal government established forest reserves in the form of the National Forest Service in an effort to curtail overgrazing and harmful watershed side-effects. This period marked the beginning of the scientific-range-management style that we see on our lands today (Banner et al., 2009).
Sheep Were Dominant
Sheep production was the dominant livestock sector in Utah at the start of the 1900s, reaching a peak of nearly three million sheep and lambs by 1930 (Banner et al, 2009).
In 1929, at the onset of the Great Depression, wool was selling at the highest price ever. This trend, however, like everything else in the economy, was badly hurt by the economic downturn and was sent tumbling downward in 1929 (Murphy, 1996).
Since that time, the sheep industry has declined by more than 89 percent (Banner et al., 2009). In addition to declining wool prices, Congress passed the Taylor Grazing Act in 1934 to restore damaged watersheds and limit grazing. These new measures had significant effects on the number of sheep in Utah, reducing them by almost one million following the passage of this act. (USU Extension, 2011).
Cattle Now Rule
This period of decline in the sheep industry was followed by growth in the beef industry, as producers switched from sheep to cattle. The number of beef cows in Utah has nearly doubled since 1920 (Banner et al., 2009) to become what is now the dominant sector in Utah agriculture (Godfrey, 2008).
Grazing is Changing
In Utah, there are nearly 45 million acres of grazing land; 73 percent federally owned, 9 percent state owned, and 18 percent privately owned (GOPB, 2011).
The largest portion of this grazing, done on federal lands, is currently decreasing. Federal grazing permits are allotted in Animal Unit Months, or (AUMs). An AUM is the amount of forage required to feed an animal unit the equivalent of a mature, 1,000 pound cow for one month. On BLM lands, AUM's have declined from 2,749,000 in 1940 to less than 675,000 AUMs in 2009, a four-fold reduction (Banner et al., 2009).
Forest Service lands have experienced a similar decline, decreasing from 2.7 million AUMs in the 1940s, to 614,000 in 2008.
While the percentage of forage harvested by livestock on federal lands is decreasing, the total number of AUMs in the state has remained relatively stable over the past 60 years (Godfrey, 2008). This seems to suggest that an increasing percentage of feed may be coming from privately-owned feed sources.
Utah BLM currently manages approximately 22 million acres of land in the State. Many of Utah's BLM grazing allotments are 'common' allotments where more than one permittee is authorized to use the allotment. Grazing on these allotments is authorized through the issuance of grazing permits that provided for just over 675,000 AUMs in 2008.
Utah citizens, including ranchers, have a great appreciation for vibrant, healthy rangelands and wildlife. However, the age old questions of who should bear the costs, and who receives the benefits from publicly owned wildlife, often puts a disproportionate burden on the agricultural community. This issue is not isolated to Utah, and is amplified in the western states where there is a high percentage of public land. Among the western states, Utah has been the most proactive in efforts to resolve this dilemma.
Frequently, when resources are held in the public trust, there is an inherent lack of accountability and incentives to manage those resources at the highest level. The 'Perverse Triangle of Incentives' (figure 3) graphically demonstrates the issue. Wildlife belong to the public, who has limited opportunity to manage for those values. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) has the responsibility to manage the wildlife, but DWR doesn't own the wildlife or the habitat on which they are so dependent. Landowners own the habitat (in the case of private land) and as permittees, are the key players in grazing management on public land. However, landowners have little opportunity or incentive to manage for wildlife values.
The Utah Legislature recognized this issue and created the Cooperative Wildlife Management Unit (CWMU) program to provide incentives for large private land owners to manage for wildlife values. The program has resulted in vastly increased hunting opportunities and has mostly resolved wildlife/rancher conflicts on large private land holdings. However, restitution of damages to crop land is still inadequate. The program, guided by DWR, puts management in the hands of those most capable to achieve results and allows these large landowners to recover the cost of production for wildlife. Finding similar programs to provide solutions for smaller operations has been elusive.
The health of Utah's public and private rangeland resources will depend on our ability to provide incentives to ranchers, who have the greatest capability/opportunity to manage the land sustainably. If Utah is to improve the health of its public and private rangelands/watersheds, the State will need to provide guidance and incentives to achieve a high level of grazing management on a large scale. The scientifically based principles to accomplish improved management are well known, but the technical guidance, social recognition, political will, and financial resources to bridge this gap are in short supply. Land owners and permittees are the 'boots on the ground' needed to achieve ecologic sustainability and create wealth from the land to be sustainable.
Well managed livestock grazing, though poorly understood by the average citizen, is the most effective way to manage vegetation on a large scale to benefit watershed health and preserve wildlife habitat. Improving grazing management on Utah's public and private rangelands should be viewed as 'high leverage' and a long-term priority. A 1998 Government Accounting Office report titled, Forest Service Barriers to Generating Revenue or Reducing Costs, portrays the importance of 'economic sustainability' on US Forest Service Lands and demonstrates the critical importance of multiple uses for the lands. The report provides good examples for a more 'capitalistic' approach to public land management based on private land models.
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There are 45 million acres of grazing land in Utah of which 73% is federal land, 18% is private, and 9% is state owned (Fig. 4). There is cause for optimism since science demonstrates that good grazing management can improve resource/watershed health, forage productivity, wildlife habitat, and recreational opportunity while reducing the risk of catastrophic wild fire.
The GIP range professionals and grazing boards have been successful in improving understanding and communication between federal land management agencies, livestock operators, and non-government organizations concerned about the health of Utah's rangeland resources. The funds available through GIP are a critical bridge for providing resources to improve grazing management practices based on scientific principles. (Fig. 5 large pdf file).
Grazing management principles:
Time...(duration of animals on a pasture)
Timing...(season of the year that the pasture is grazed)
Intensity...(amount of forage removed)
See the entire presentation in this slide-show (Fig. 5).
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The Program has four major components:
UDAF Commissioner Blackham established a new division within the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food titled the Grazing Improvement Program (GIP).
The Program has established a State Grazing Advisory Board and six Regional Grazing Advisory Boards to improve the grassroots voice of both private and public grazing land managers. (Fig. 3)
Within Code 4-20-1.5, a summary of the State Grazing Board's responsibilities states it is created to receive recommendations from regional boards concerning public and private grazing lands, issues that impact grazing on said lands, and recommend state policy positions for federal and state lands to the UDAF and the Public Lands Policy Coordination Office (PLPCO).
The code also defines the use of funds for range improvement and maintenance, control of predatory animals, management and extermination of invasive and poisonous plants, purchase or lease of lands for the benefit of a grazing district, watershed protection and development, and improvement and the general welfare of livestock grazing within a district.
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Measuring the success of the GIP program is best achieved in three main areas:
The benefits of healthy livestock grazing can be felt in Utah's rural communities.
A grazing expert, Charley Orchard of Montana's Land EKG, says a successful livestock operation improves the prosperity of agriculture, the local community and our natural resources. See the video.
Livestock's contribution to local economies. See the video.
GIP has implemented hundreds of projects since 2006. Project funds have aided ranchers not only in installing infrastructure such as water systems and fences, but also in removing invasive plants and reseeding with beneficial species after fires and vegetation treatments.
See before and after photos of projects
For generations the measurement of ecological, social, and economic factors surrounding grazing and rangelands has been difficult to calculate. New technology is evolving that will allow landscape scale measurements that can clearly track and document changes in range conditions over the long-term. Until that time, it might be well to remember the quote of Albert Einstein, "Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts".


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Judas Priest - Global WAMI Award Recipient
Performers For the Awards Show Also Announced
35th Annual WAMI Awards April 19, 2015 at Turner Hall in Milwaukee, WI
MILWAUKEE, WI – Live performances by artists hailing from various parts of the state, representing a range of musical genres, will be an integral part of the 35th Annual Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) Awards Show April 19th at Turner Hall in Milwaukee. Those in attendance will enjoy performances by:
The Delta Routine
Masonic Wonders
Consult the Briefcase
Rob DZ
The Pat Watters Band
Metal Men
The People Brothers Band
Sigmund Snopek III (2015 Hall of Fame Inductee)
Plasticland (2015 Hall of Fame Inductee)
Shonn Hinton and Shotgun (house band)
The Awards Show, which recognizes achievements in 34 music categories, will also feature for the first time ever, a Global "Honorary" WAMI Hall of Fame induction. This first time ever honor goes to British heavy metal legends, Judas Priest.
ABOUT JUDAS PRIEST: Judas Priest have been waving the flag of heavy metal for 40+ years, releasing 17 studio albums including their 2014 release, "Redeemer of Souls". Their revolutionary sound (twin-guitar attack with searing vocals) along with their defining heavy metal look (leather and studs) has influenced and inspired countless musicians and fans throughout the world, including the people of the State of Wisconsin.
WAMI President Zoy Begos states, "In keeping with WAMI's mission to promote music and the accomplishments of musicians, we're stepping beyond state boundaries by recognizing Judas Priest's contributions to the local, national and international music scenes.
Wisconsin has frequently been included on Judas Priest's seemingly relentless performance itinerary; fans recall the iconic concerts at Alpine Valley in the 1980s, as well as their historic 30th Anniversary British Steel performance at Milwaukee's Summerfest on the Harley-Davidson Stage in 2009. 2015 is no different, as followers of the band look forward to at least two Wisconsin Judas Priest shows, July 16th (Rock USA Oshkosh) and July 18th (Rock-Fest, Cadott).
Begos continues, "WAMI is proud to have Judas Priest as our first ever Global Honorary inductee into the WAMI Hall of Fame. When I contacted the band several months ago, their reaction was enthusiastic. We'll formally acknowledge their induction during the 35th Annual Awards Show, April 19 at Turner Hall."
The public is invited to attend the Awards Show. Tickets for the show are $15 student, $35 general admission, $59.99 VIP single and $99.99 VIP couple. Tickets are available at the Pabst Theater/Riverside Theater/Turner Hall Box Office (check for hours of operation) or at http://www.pabsttheater.org/events.
The Wisconsin Area Music Industry (www.wamimusic.com) is a volunteer organization whose purpose is to educate and recognize the achievements and accomplishments of individuals in the Wisconsin music industry. The group also provides opportunities for youth to perform in an annual Youth Music Showcase, while encouraging students and emerging artists by awarding scholarship monies to assist with their music education.
For more information contact Sue Schrader (firstname.lastname@example.com) at Blonde Ambition Public Relations, 262.377.4180.


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Kidnap with intent to murder charges say
Huff charged with multiple felonies after standoff with police
Valdez man Nicholas Huff was arrested by Anchorage police last Wednesday following his release from Alaska Native Medical Center where he had been hospitalized since April 22, receiving treatment for a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Huff had been in an armed standoff with Valdez police before shooting himself in the chest after officers attempted to contact him in connection with a domestic violence complaint.
Huff's was arrested on a $50,000 Valdez warrant after police filed two felony and one misdemeanor count against the 27-year old, including attempted murder and kidnapping with the intent to murder and violating a domestic violence restraining order.
According to police, Huff was later indicted by the Palmer grand jury May 2 and charged with 16 felony and eight misdemeanor counts stemming from the violent episode.
Huff came to the attention of Valdez police after a 911 caller said a badly beaten woman was in need of assistance at the Eagle's Rest Apartments around Mile 4 of the Richardson Highway.
Charging documents say the domestic violence victim told police she was approached by a masked gunman in the driveway of her home in Robe River Subdivision in the early morning of April 22. The victim described a man wearing a black beanie hat, black trench coat and a white bandana around his face, who banged on her drivers side window, demanding she open the door. When she tried to flee the scene, the man shot at her through the window before making his way into the vehicle, pushing her aside with a "pistol whip" to the face.
The victim told police it was during the first struggle she recognized her attacker as Huff, whom she had a restraining order prohibiting him from contacting her in any way.
Huff commandeered the vehicle with the victim inside and continued to threaten her with a gun. While heading toward the Richardson Highway, a second shot was fired in the vehicle as the victim resisted Huff in one of several struggles during the ordeal.
The police complaint said the victim said "she thought she was going to die."
Huff drove the vehicle outbound on the Richardson Highway to the Alpine Woods subdivision, where he continued to struggle and threaten the victim with death while he was driving an estimated 90 miles per hour.
When Huff arrived at his parents' home where he lived on Chalet Dr., he forced the victim into the house at gunpoint, where she told police she saw a "good bye" note which also stated "cops don't come inside."
The victim attempted an escape and ran out of the Huff residence to a house across the street, but the door was locked and no one answered the door.
Huff allegedly followed the victim and slammed her head into the door before throwing her off the porch by her hair and then forcing her back to his home across the street.
After reentering the home, police say he pulled a shotgun on the victim asking if she "wants to feel this."
He then forced the victim to shower, telling her his plan is to watch the movie "Corpse Bride," have sex and then kill her.
While he was watching the movie, the victim talked Huff into letting her go.
She convinced him she's cover up his acts of violence by claiming to have been in a car wreck.
The two left the house, and the victim asked Huff to retrieve her cell phone from the yard, where he'd tossed the phone earlier in the abduction. Huff got stuck in some snow and the victim made a run for her car, which was parked two driveways down from the Huff residence. Huff allegedly gave chase but she was able to get away.
When police arrived to confront Huff, after the victim hid her car at the Eagle's Rest apartments about six miles away from the scene, he admitted by phone that he'd shot at the victim, violated the restraining order and had verbally threatened her life.
Police attempted to negotiate a surrender by phone after establishing a perimeter around the home, blocking public entrance on Chalet Dr. At around 11:20, a shot was fired from inside the residence; Huff told police it was a "warning shot."
At 12:29 p.m., police say Huff shot himself in the chest - missing his vital organs – before he was subdued by police and transported to the hospital in Valdez. He was later sent on a medical flight to Anchorage.
Police retrieved spent bullets and broken glass from the victims' car and home driveway; Huff's `98 Ford Ranger was found behind a nearby snow bank. After receiving proper search warrants, police seized a Colt .380 handgun from the Chalet Dr residence, along with a 20 gauge shotgun and other evidence, including blood from the shower.
Huff was formally arraigned on charges in Valdez court early Monday morning.
Allegations made by police in formal charging documents allege:
Kidnapping - HUFF restrained (the victim) with the intent to murder her, causing her both physical injury as well as fear of serious physical injury.
Attempted Murder 2nd - HUFF admittedly intended to have sex with and then kill (the victim), taking substantial steps to so, after already having committed the crime of Kidnapping.
Violating a DVPO - HUFF knowingly committed an act with reckless disregard that the act violated a "DVPO."


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|Statement by H.E.Ambassador Wang Min, Deputy Pernament Representative of the People's Republic of China to the United Nations, at Security Council 's open debate on Children and armed conflict
I welcome Germany's initiative to convene today's meeting. I thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his statement, as well as Special Representative of the Secretary-General Ms. Radhika Coomaraswamy and UNICEF Executive Director Mr. Anthony Lake for their respective briefings.
China attaches the utmost importance to the issue of the protection of children affected by armed conflict. China rejects the recruitment and use of child soldiers and other acts that violate the rights of children in armed conflict. China supports the continued efforts of relevant United Nations bodies to protect children affected by armed conflict in accordance with their respective mandates and based on their advantages and strengths. In this connection, I would like to emphasize the four following points.
First, in order to ensure that children affected by armed conflict are protected against harm, the issue must be tackled from its root causes. More attention should be focused on the prevention, control and elimination of armed conflicts. The Security Council should effectively implement its primary responsibility to maintain international peace and security. It should strengthen preventive diplomacy to encourage and support the peaceful settlement of disputes by the parties through good offices, mediation, dialogue, negotiation and reconciliation, and should work to reduce and respond in a timely and appropriate manner to situations of conflict so as to create a safe and favourable environment for the healthy development of children.
Secondly, the mandates of Security Council resolutions must be strictly implemented, in accordance with provisions of the Charter as well as of relevant Security Council resolutions. The Council should give priority attention to the issue of children affected by armed conflict. China supports the important role of the Special Representative on the issue of the protection of children affected by armed conflict, in accordance with the Council's mandate.
Since armed conflicts have varied causes, protection measures for children affected by armed conflict should be established based on relevant factors of each particular situation. There is no on-size-fits-all solution. Sanctions remain the choice of last resort at the Council's disposal to address situations that pose a threat to international peace and security. China has always advocated caution in adopting sanction measures.
Thirdly, efforts should be made to ensure the effectiveness of various programmes and plans to protect children while adhering to the principle of national ownership. Governments bear the primary responsibility to protect children affected by armed conflict. The actions of relevant United Nations entities are meant to support and supplement Government actions. The Security Council and its Working Group in Children and Armed Conflict should strengthen communication with the Governments concerned. The Secretary-General and his Special Representative should establish a channel for sharing information at the earliest possible moment and maintain contact thereafter. The Council should consider the information provided by all the relevant parties to an armed conflict, particularly that of the Government.
Fourthly, the long-term impact of armed conflict on children must be addressed seriously. Comprehensive measures must be adopted to ensure the return of children affected by armed conflict to society and the resumption of their normal life. In promoting post-conflict reconstruction, the international community should ensure the return of children to their families, schools and societies as a priority matter. In this connection, the international community must provide sufficient resources, scale up development assistance and redouble efforts in the areas of poverty elimination, universal education and the promotion of sustainable development in order to provide safe and favourable conditions for the development of children.


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During the past years, DSI has followed by several comprehensive research in order to make and deliver the best technology in dental implants field.
Now DSI developed DSI Premium - a latest generation high level improved implants, which combine all the recent researches and developments in the industry.
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DSI Premium implant manufacturing starts with a use of highest quality raw Titanium ELI Grade 5 (Ti-6AI-4V) material.
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Our implants have a secure and years-proven internal hexagon connection, assuring proper implant abutment seating, anti-rotational engagement, resistance to lateral forces, excellent esthetic results, and compatible with a great variety of dental implant systems on the market.
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Proper implant surface is crucial to attaining correct surface roughness and highest purity levels to achieve optimal osseointegration, increase the success rate of Bone to Implant Contact (BIC), increase the healing process and growth tissue around the implant while eliminating possibilities of infections post-surgery. That is why DSI Premium line of implants uses SLA RBM surface technology:
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DSI applies the RBM (Resorbable Blast Media) technique in order to induce the sub-micro topography. The material used for the RBM process is Calcium Phosphate, which is a highly resorbable and biocompatible material.
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The milky way: a galaxy of great cheeses
Werlin remembers mining her grandmother's eggplant parmigiana for nuggets of melted cheese. Gooey grilled cheese - Kraft singles on white bread - was another childhood hit. "Any melted cheese was OK in my book," she adds.
Those memories no doubt helped propel Werlin from a career in TV journalism to food writing."I thought, 'I have to write a book about cheese - American cheese,'" she said "The 'have to' part, though, will always remain a bit of a mystery to me for the rest of my life."
Her first book, "The New American Cheese" (Abrams, $35) published in 2000, was followed by "The All American Cheese and Wine Book," which earned a James Beard Award. Her latest book, "Laura Werlin's Cheese Essentials" (Stewart, Tabori & Chang, $24.95), an easy-to-digest guide that ranges from dairies to dinner parties, adds to her reputation as a consumer-friendly cheese ambassador.
"I don't come to what I do as an expert," says Werlin, who is a spokeswoman for the California Milk Advisory Board. "I set out to answer my questions about cheese. I figured if I had these questions, others did, too."
Today, Werlin believes, cheese made in the United States is following the same upward trajectory as U.S. wine. "Wine drinkers once disparaged American wine, then slowly began to learn great wine is being made here," she says. "Now cheese aficionados are learning the same applies to cheese."
Holiday parties - whether it's after-work cocktails with colleagues or a New Year's bash - are perfect times to indulge your appetite for cheese. With Werlin's help, here's a primer on selecting, storing and serving it with flair and finesse.
In classes at food and wine festivals, Werlin doesn't hesitate to pick "The World's Best Cheeses," as she did at the 2007 Aspen Food and Wine Classic. But she demurs when asked to choose a "desert island" cheese.
"If I have a cheese that is exceptionally well made, in that moment it is my favorite. It will melt me," she says. "It will every time."
For fancy celebrations, "what better time to break out the bubbly?" Werlin says. "Sparkling wine and cheese go together nicely. The bubbles cut the richness and saltiness."
Pinot noir, Rhone wines and other medium-bodied reds are tasty companions for winter-hearty cheeses such as cheddars, Stilton and other semi-hard varieties. Avoid quaffing bold cabernet sauvignons with cheese: "They are either too big for the cheese, or the cheese will accent the tannins in the wine and make it taste bitter."
Whites - especially unappreciated rieslings - are Werlin's favorites. "Today rieslings aren't the ones we had before we were 21," she says. "Other higher acid, lighter whites like pinot grigio and sauvignon blanc are good. Stay away from oaky chardonnays, because you'll only taste the oak."
Sweet cocktails like Cosmos aren't cheese-friendly, but martinis with olives are a match with goat cheese, and bitter cocktails such as Manhattans can be sipped with an aged Gouda.
First, last or intermezzo?
Tradition, especially in Europe, calls for serving cheese after the meal, Werlin notes. The idea that cheese is too filling after dinner in a misconception, she adds. "One way around this is to serve only one great cheese. If you want to serve more, cut and plate it before the guests get there so you can control the portions." Toasted or candied nuts and a dessert wine are festive pairings.
Cheese can be an appetizer, too, but Werlin cautions, "Don't have a huge amount. Your friends will be full before they come to the table because people don't stop when it comes to cheese." Avoid "meaty" blue cheeses and keep the accompaniments savory; olives are a good choice.
Cheese can also be a bridge between the meal and dessert. A dollop of fig jam or honey served with a rich triple-creme cheese eases the transition from savory to sweet, she says.
A plain baguette is the "most neutral host" for cheese, Werlin believes. "You really want to taste the cheese. Crackers work, too, but not the flavored ones. These days there's a wider variety to choose from that don't overwhelm the cheese."
For an after-dinner cheese course, Werlin suggests an artisan bread sweetened with raisins, dried figs or apples.
Spicy candied walnuts pair well with all of these cheeses. Try apple chutney with the cheddar and aged gouda, and your favorite honey with the blue cheeses.
- Haystack Mountain Red Cloud: This Colorado washed-rind cheese has buttery flavors not typical of goat cheese, along with hints of bacon and nuts. A small wheel is a perfect party size.
- Bayley Hazen Blue: Jasper Hill Farms in Vermont makes this crumbly but creamy blue cheese, which is aged four to six months. Savory and salty, it is the "closest to Stilton we have in this county," Werlin says.
- Pleasant Ridge Reserve: Awards continue to pour in for this semi-hard Alpine-style cheese from Uplands Cheese company in Wisconsin. "Nutty, fruity, buttery and grassy - it's the best of all cheeses in one bite," says Werlin.
- Rogue River Blue: A consistent winner at the World Cheese Awards in London, Rogue River Blue from Oregon's Rogue Creamery is wrapped in grape leaves that have been macerated in pear eau de vie. "There's a haunting sweetness you don't expect," Werlin says. "It's almost like eating candy." The annual production usually sells out, but the cheese is available this month in limited supply at Whole Foods.
- Flagship Reserve: This cheddar from Beecher's Handmade Cheese Company in Seattle was ranked top cheddar in this year's American Cheese Society competition. Savory, nutty and earthy, "it's everything a cheddar should be - and more," Werlin says.
- SarVecchio Parmesan: "The closest thing to Parmigiano-Reggiano made in this country" is how Werlin describes this hard cheese from Wisconsin's Sartori Foods. Sweet and salty flavors have caramel overtones.
- Everona Piedmont: Everona Dairy in Virginia makes this award-winning aged sheep's milk cheese. Rich, nutty flavors combine to taste "a little like browned butter," Werlin says.
- Carmody: Made from Jersey cow milk by Bellwether Farms in California's Sonoma County and aged six months, Carmody is semi-soft, tangy, buttery and mild. Werlin loves it melted.
- Humboldt Fog: A soft-ripened goat cheese made by Cypress Grove Chevre in California. Tangy and creamy with a signature layer of edible vegetable ash under the skin and across the center. Serve with olives or dried apricots.
- Rouge et Noir Triple Creme Brie: From Marin French Cheese Co. in California, this cow's milk cheese took top honors in a 2005 international brie competition. "It tastes like butter - what more do you need to know?" Laura Werlin says.
- Winchester Sharp Gouda: Aged six months, this award-winner is made in the Dutch traditional style by Winchester Cheese Co. in California. "Assertive, complex, delicious cheese," Werlin says.
Blue: A complex process involving the interaction of Penicillium roqueforti mold and air creates the telltale veining in Stilton, gorgonzola and other cheeses in this group. Salty and musty flavors sometimes have smoky or bacon overtones. Avoid any with an ammonia scent.
Chevre: French for goat, it usually refers to fresh cheese made with pasteurized goat's milk.
Hard cheese: Salty-sweet Parmigiano-Reggiano sums up this group's characteristics - aged and often salted and/or pressed until they become hard; medium-strong to strong flavors; often grated for cooking.
Fresh cheese: Think ricotta, cottage cheese and fresh mozzarella. These cheeses have not been ripened or aged. Taste is mild.
Rind: The exterior layer of the cheese formed during the aging process. Should you eat it? No, Werlin says, if it is waxy or has cheese cloth clinging to it. Otherwise - "It depends," she says. "Technically, most rinds are edible, ... but by eating it, you are most likely detracting from the flavors and texture of the cheese." As for the soft rind on brie and the like, there's no right or wrong, so eat it if you like.
Semi-hard: Aging reduces the moisture content to below 50 percent. The cheddars, Goudas and Gruyeres in this group are buttery and earthy with nutty overtones. They last for a long time.
Semi-soft: These cheeses, including Monterey Jack, Havarti and Bel Paese, are 50 to 75 percent moisture because they are aged for two months or less. Most are pale in color and mild-sweet in flavor.
Sharp: A flavor between sharp and bitter.
Soft-ripened: Creamy brie and camembert are typical. Mold is added during the cheese-making process so that the cheese ripens from the rind inward. Buttery flavors and creamy texture create what Werlin calls "the stuff of dreams."
Surface-ripened: Molds or bacteria on the surface of the cheese ripen it and create the characteristically wrinkled rind. Tall and cylindrical, these are mild to mushroomy in flavor. Le Chevrot is typical.
Washed-rind: Orange, pinkish or tan rinds are hallmarks of this group, which includes munster and Taleggio. Rinds are washed with liquids inoculated with B. linens bacteria. Salty and often smelly - "like old gym socks, which is a good thing," Werlin says. Remove the rind for a milder taste.
If possible, buy cheese at a store that offers tastes. "You don't know what a cheese tastes like until you try it," Werlin says. "If you can't taste, buy the smallest piece you can find to take home to try. Don't be afraid to experiment."
At home, rewrap the cheese in wax paper before putting it in a plastic bag - "otherwise you'll get the taste of plastic." Remove cheese from the refrigerator at least an hour before serving to bring it to room temperature. "The exception is very creamy cheese," Werlin notes. "Take them out for no more than an hour so they don't become too runny."
If you are going to cut and plate cheese to serve later, cover it lightly with plastic wrap so it doesn't dry out.
Does cheese go bad? "Yes, but it is more forgiving than it gets credit for," Werlin says. Brie past its prime smells like ammonia and looks gray and sagging. Toss fresh cheeses if they smell sour.
Mold on harder cheeses "is natural. Cut it off with a sharp knife and you'll find pristine cheese underneath," she says.
Rieslings are ideal wines with cheese. Here are three selections:
- 2005 Charter Riesling from Barth ($22.95), with candied citrus flavors and a bold acid backbone, works well with rich cheese.
- 2005 Blees-Ferber Riesling Kabinett ($18.95), a dry-style riesling from Mosel with stone-fruit and citrus flavors and a finish of sliced red apple, is delicious with softer cheeses.
- 2005 Barth Riesling Spatlese ($24.95), a semi-dry or sweeter riesling, has peach, tangerine and honey flavors and big acidity.
More on German wines can be found at trulyfinewine.com.
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup chardonnay
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 vanilla bean, split in 1/2 lengthwise
1 cup golden raisins
24 slices Fromager d'Affinois cheese (or any double-creme brie)
24 slices of baguette, cut 1/4 inch thick
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Yields 24 toasts.
In saucepan, combine water, wine and sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat until sugar is dissolved. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes. Turn off heat. Scrape insides of vanilla bean into liquid and add remaining bean. Add raisins. Let seep uncovered for 1 hour at room temperature. Refrigerate overnight.
Drain raisins, reserving liquid. Discard vanilla bean. Put liquid back in saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to 1/3 cup, or until syrup turns a deep golden, 10 to 15 minutes. Watch carefully so syrup doesn't burn. If it starts to foam, remove from heat. Cool completely.
Preheat oven to 400 F. Brush butter onto both sides of bread slices. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool completely. Put 1 slice of cheese on each toast. Sprinkle with a few raisins and drizzle syrup over top.
2 tablespoons canola oil (divided use)
1 cup flour
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 1/4 cups almonds, toasted (see note)
1 1/4 cups hazelnuts, toasted (see note)
1 pound mixed dried fruit, such as prunes, apricots, regular and golden raisins, all but raisins cut into 1/2 -inch pieces
2 ounces candied orange peel, cut into 1/4 -inch pieces (or 1 teaspoon grated orange zest)
3/4 cup honey
1 cup sugar
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Morbier cheese, cut into slices for serving
Yields about 38 slices.
Oil bottom and sides of 9-inch springform pan with 1 tablespoon of oil. Line bottom with parchment paper and oil the paper. Set aside.
Preheat oven to 300 F.
In large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add nuts, fruit and orange peel. Set aside.
Combine honey and sugar in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cook for a few minutes without stirring, until mixture reaches soft-ball stage (240 F on a candy thermometer) and looks like maple syrup; be careful not to overcook.
Pour syrup into flour and fruit mixture and stir to coat. The mixture will be very sticky, but keep stirring until it comes together into a ball. Transfer to prepared pan and smooth surface. Bake for about 1 hour, or until firm and the surface has lost its sheen. Let cool completely, preferably overnight.
To serve, run damp, sharp knife around edges and remove sides of pan. Dust with confectioners' sugar, if desired. Cut cake into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Serve with Morbier cheese and additional hazelnuts, if you like.
Note: To toast nuts, place on a baking sheet in a 350 F oven, shaking occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes. Watch carefully.
- "Laura Werlin's Cheese Essentials," Stewart, Tabori & Chang, $24.95.


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TEATRON Theatre to Present JACOB AND JACK, Feb 27-March 10
TEATRON Toronto Jewish Theatre presents the Canadian Premiere of Jacob and Jack, a comedy by James Sherman, at the Toronto Centre for the Arts - Studio Theatre, 5040 Yonge St., Toronto, February 27 - March 10, 2013.
In this play, Jack Shore is appearing for one night only in a tribute to his grandfather, Jacob Shemerinsky, great star of the Yiddish Theatre. Backstage in his dressing room, Jack confronts his challenges as an actor and as a husband to his co-starring wife. Simultaneously, 75 years in the past, Jacob has problems of his own. A dizzying display of life in the theatre in this time-traveling farce.
"I've wanted to write something about the Yiddish Theatre for a long time." says James Sherman, playwright of Jacob and Jack. "The golden age of the Yiddish Theatre lasted only forty-odd years, but it had a tremendous impact on Jewish American culture and an immeasurable influence on American Theatre. But what could I do? I've seen tributes, recreations, biographies and pseudo-biographies and I'm certain that we don't need any more of those."In the spring of 2008, I accompanied my parents to the Chicago Symphony Hall to see San Francisco Symphony music director Michael Tilson Thomas pay tribute to his grandparents, Boris and Bessie Thomashevsky, great stars of the Yiddish Theatre. It was then that I had my inspiration for 'Jacob and Jack.' I didn't just want to tell the story of the Yiddish Theatre actors. I wanted to tell the story of their descendants as well. And why not tell both stories simultaneously?"
TEATRON Theatre has assembled a talented cast for JACOB AND JACK featuring returning actors
Richard Hoffman (KOSHER LUTHERANS, A HAMBURGER IN A PITA), Nicole Marie McCafferty (A TINY PIECE OF LAND), Gloria Valentine* (A GLIMPSE OF THE LIGHT) as well as Jerrold Karch*, Alissa DeGrazia and Daniel Staseff.
Directed by Ari Weisberg, Artistic Director and founder of TEATRON Theatre, JACOB AND JACK is the concluding play in TEATRON's tenth season of fine Jewish-themed plays. Season subscriptions for the 2013-2014 season will be available in March with savings of 20 percent off regular ticket prices.
TEATRON Toronto Jewish Theatre produces plays from Canada and the world's communities, unveiling the treasures of Jewish tradition, enriching and inspiring the Jewish experience of all theatregoers, leading to better understanding and harmony, while maintaining Jewish values.
Ari Weisberg, founder and Artistic Director of TEATRON Theatre, has a rich and varied career in theatre and television. His directing and design credits include THE MELVILLE BOYS, MURDER AMONG FRIENDS, THE AFFECTIONS OF MAY as well as over twenty plays directed for TEATRON Theatre. A graduate of Queen's University, Ari spent 18 years directing and producing for television in Kingston, Ontario.
* Appearing by special arrangement with Canadian Equity Actors' Association.
Preview: Thursday February 27, 2013 at 1 p.m.
Opening night: Thursday February 27, 2013 at 8 p.m.
Evening performances: Tuesdays to Thursdays and Sundays at 8 p.m. Saturdays at 8:30pm.
Matinees: Sundays at 2 p.m. (no performances on Fridays)
Ticket prices: Preview - $19; Mid-week, Sundays and matinees - $31 (Adult); $26 (Student/Senior); $37 (Premium seating).; Saturday nights - $36; $30; $48. Taxes and all charges included.
For tickets: In person at the Toronto Centre for the Arts, 5040 Yonge St.; by phone 416-781-5527. Group discount and special promotions available. Online www.teatrontheatre.com.


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Ozzie Guillen deserves another shot at managing
Personality shouldn't be a deal-breaker
Ozzie Guillen can't help but make himself comfortable in whatever situation he finds himself in. Guillen's affable and bubbly personality affects those he associates with, and this time it was the chef in the Championship Club at Busch Stadium.
While the grill was heating up hours before Game 5 of the World Series, the chef indicated that he knew exactly what Guillen wanted. The former White Sox and Marlins manager was working for Spanish-language television and radio during the World Series, and he looked comfortable but still misplaced in the role of commentator.
Guillen's managerial stock dropped considerably after his disastrous 2012 season with the Marlins that began with pro-Fidel Castro remarks that sparked a firestorm among Cubans in South Florida and concluded with team management holding a fire sale of its highly paid players at midseason.
The Marlins fired Guillen after that one season, a difficult ending to what was supposed to be a baseball resurrection in Miami. Guillen's reputation took a major hit.
It has been 14 months since Guillen was dismissed, seemingly enough time for teams to forgive him and reconsider him as a viable managerial candidate, but so far, that hasn't been the case. There have been four hires so far this offseason, and three are first-time managers: Brad Ausmus (Tigers), Matt Williams (Nationals), and Rich Renteria (Cubs).
The Mariners made the bizarre hire of Lloyd McClendon, who has a record of 336-446 with no playoff appearances in five seasons in Pittsburgh (2001-05). Guillen won a World Series with the White Sox and was the AL Manager of the Year in 2005.
His credentials are impressive, but his boisterous personality and brutal honesty have been his biggest drawbacks. Yet, as cool as he looks in a suit and as astute as he is offering TV analysis, Guillen wants to manage again.
"I'm having fun and liking what I'm doing, but in the meanwhile, being in the field, being in the action, that's what I always love," he said. "I've been doing [television] for a little while and I kind of like what I'm doing, but I wish I just do one thing and not have managerial thinking. Because stuff happens downstairs, we don't know exactly what players are available, who's not, who's sick, you assume nothing happened down there.
"When you're broadcasting, you're not a manager, you're not a coach, that's why you have to be careful what you say, what you do, and when you say it."
Self-control hasn't always been Guillen's strength. He speaks his mind, even when it's to his detriment, but that's also what made him a darling with the media and a staple on sports wrapup shows. We embrace his openness but cringe at his honesty, and that's unfair, but Guillen relishes the attention.
He felt he was on stable ground in Florida. The Marlins were going through their once-a-decade resurgence, acquiring Jose Reyes, Mark Buehrle, Heath Bell, and Carlos Zambrano before the 2012 season to make a pennant run, but they failed miserably in a 69-93 season. Guillen was blamed for his arrogance, for his handling of the pitching staff, and for failing to connect with Reyes, Hanley Ramirez, and other Latino players who needed motivation.
Guillen said management failed to support its own rebuilding efforts.
"They lied to everyone and they don't give me opportunity for me and my coaching staff to do what we do best," he said. "It was only a few months of work because they started trading everybody in June.
"They traded eight players during the season. Obviously you're going to finish last when you don't have those eight players on the field.
"Obviously they did it for a reason. I don't know why. But you learn with experience. But, yes, I want to come back and prove to people how good I can be."
He deserves another chance, and perhaps that stop in Miami can serve as a learning tool. Terry Francona, John Farrell, Fredi Gonzalez, Buck Showalter, Clint Hurdle, and Bob Melvin are examples of managers who flourished the second or third time around. And only the first two on that list are World Series winners like Guillen.
Perhaps he will have to wait for another offseason to get his opportunity, but Guillen is among the best 30 managers today, there's no question about that. And he has the personality to match, even if it sometimes overshadows his managerial skills. Getting Ozzie to keep it down is nearly an impossible task, but asking Ozzie to watch his words is more feasible.
"Everybody gets fired," he said. "You just take a little time, you have to be patient, and if it's coming, it's coming. If it isn't, I got my chance.
"I enjoyed my chance. I'm looking forward to managing again. Besides winning the World Series, the record in Chicago, we played pretty good baseball.
"Sometimes people need a break, and you want to stay away from something you love to see how much you love it. I want to be back on the field."
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Sir Steven Murray Smith, AcSS (born 4 February 1952) is an international relations theorist, academic, and senior university manager.
In October 2002 he succeeded Geoffrey Holland as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Exeter, and since 2009 has been the President of Universities UK.
He attended the City of Norwich School, then a grammar school, on Eaton Road, Norwich. His parents were from solidly working class backgrounds. At a parents evening, his form master told his parents people like you don't go to university.


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I live a quiet life.
The biggest adventure of my entire existence
was the summer I worked in Yellowstone Park.
So, for this Top Ten Characters I'd Like to Switch Places With,
I'm going for Adventure.
I'd like to go along on some adventures
with real people.
Real people featured in children's nonfiction picture books.
And then, of course, Return Safely Home.
So, here we go...
I'll start by travelling along with Jacques Cousteau
under the sea.
How about zooming across America with Jackson and Bud
on the first cross-country automobile trip?
Maybe I could go camping with president Teddy Roosevelt next.
I love the American West,
and I'd love to help Yellowstone Moran paint all the beautiful sites.
I have a terrible fear of heights,
but surely I wouldn't be afraid
if I walked between the towers
with tightrope performer Philippe Petit.
And if I'm already on a tightrope,
it will be easy-peasy to head off to the moon
with the Apollo 11 astronauts.
When I get rested up from that big trip,
I'll take off for Africa,
and teach there.
While I'm in Africa anyway,
I'll head over to gorilla country
and hang out with Jane Goodall.
All these adventures are going to make me hungry,
so I'll zip over to Paris and
spend time cooking with Julia Child.
I might need to take a little break from all these adventures
and relax in Paris by writing poetry with Gertrude Stein.
Who'd you like to hang out with?
Each week we will post a new Top Ten list that one of our bloggers here at The Broke and the Bookish will answer. Everyone is welcome to join. All we ask is that you link back to The Broke and the Bookish on your own Top Ten Tuesday post AND add your name to the Linky widget so that everyone can check out other bloggers lists! If you don't have a blog, just post your answers as a comment. Have fun with it! It's a fun way to get to know your fellow bloggers.