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Rose-HRulman Institute ofose Technology • Terre Haute, IN • http://Tthorn.rose-hulmanho.edu • Friday, February 10, 2012r • Volumen 47 • Issue 17 Let them eat pancakes Tri Delta raises funds for St. Jude Research Hospital

Jason Latimer • copy editor for the highly-anticipated eat- seconds. He was followed by tion with a time of 5 pancakes be used outside of contests. ing contest. Colin Ringwood with a time of in 20 seconds,” he said. “I am “This is a very bad habit for Hundreds of students filed “Behind the scenes we try 1:18 and Garret Roecker with hoping this year to get a chef people to do. Chewing your into the Aramark to eat at to have four girls making pan- 1:24. Deschaine, a veteran of hat.” food is good for proper di- Delta Delta Delta’s third an- cakes about Prior to gestion, and I am in no way nual Tri-Hop pancake fun- an hour be- Tri Hop, De- encouraging this,” Deschaine draiser Saturday. The event fore start schaine had said. “Also, there is a high risk raised $2,000 through ticket time on the never partici- in choking, so please don’t at- sales for St. Jude Children’s two griddles pated in com- tempt this.” Research Hospital, Tri Delta’s that are vis- petitive eat- Contests aside, the mission national philanthropy. Sen- ible to the ing. In fact, he of Tri Delta’s annual event is ior chemical engineer Kristi students. We doesn’t even clear: to help their national Telljohann, the philanthropy have about train. The se- sorority meet its goal to help chair for the chapter, was six girls serv- cret, he said, is hospitalized children. in charge of organizing Tri- ing pan- in the way you “We currently have a goal Hop. cakes and eat. as a national organization to “I would say it was success- sausages,” ”I don’t ac- raise $15 million in 5 years, ful. Lots of people had great Telljohann tually chew and the group is well on the pancakes, and the event ran said. “We will my pancakes. way to achieving that,” Tell- much smoother than last year usually have I take one bite johann said. “We are happy with the lines never going out about six girls mid-pancake to be a part of something so the ARA door,” Telljohann manning the so that half of large and meaningful.” said. washing ma- it can be swal- Deschaine is more than The task of cooking pan- chine for the lowed and then willing to help Tri Delta meet cakes for hundreds of hungry dishes in the the other half that goal. engineers required consider- back. It is Proceeds from the Tri-Hop event benefit Tri Delta’s inserted, and “Tri-Hop is one of my fa- able teamwork and planning, always a fa- national philanthropy, St. Jude Research Hospital. repeat until vorite events every year. I re- including advertising and vorite job.” http://stjude.org there’s a clean ally think the ladies do a fan- selling tickets beforehand, The cham- plate in front tastic job running it,” he said. making plenty of pancakes pion of the eating contest was the event, sported a victory of me,” Deschaine said. How- “What’s better than all you throughout the night, wash- junior biomedical engineer apron that he won from last ever, despite the fame it has can eat pancakes? Answer: ing dishes, and most impor- Ben Deschaine, who scarfed year’s competition. earned him, Deschaine warns Eating all you can eat pan- tantly, deciding on the rules down eight pancakes in 42 “I won last year’s competi- that this strategy should not cakes to help people!” Library offers e-book alternative with ebrary Alayna McNamara • staff writer upwards of $300 individually. The literature currently available is on the new ebrary were held; those who E-books can be downloaded from the mainly academic in nature, but not eve- were unable to attend these sessions or With the advent of paperless reading library’s website at http://library.rose- rything is scientific. Popular texts on have any questions regarding the use of technology, online “e-books,” as they’re hulman.edu/ebrary, and each book is leadership styles, business management, the ebrary can contact Bernier at berni- called, have become extremely popular. available for a two-week download pe- and other relevant topics are also avail- [email protected]. The Logan Library has had e-books for riod. This time period is in place to com- able. When asked about the pos- about 11 years. However, until now, view- ply with the legal issues associated with sibility of recreational literature, ing had to be accompanied by a live in- lending intellectual property. However, interim library director Richard ternet connection. Thanks to the work of an unlimited amount of people are al- Bernier mentioned that increas- the Academic Libraries of Indiana (ALI), lowed to access a single book at one time, ing the availability of this type of though, students are now able to down- and the number of books you can have literature is one of the library’s load e-books and then view them with- lent to you at any given time is capped at goals. Currently, this section is out an internet connection. ALI works 25. Texts can be read on several popular small and located in the middle of to secure better prices on books for aca- e-readers, such as Barnes and Noble’s upstairs library shelves; Bernier demic libraries. This past summer, they Nook and Sony’s Reader. They can also would like the existing recrea- set up a deal with Academic Complete, be read through iPads/iPhones and An- tional reading to be moved to the an e-book company, which offers over droid Devices. Amazon’s Kindle, how- first floor of the library sometime 70,000 e-books at a little over $1 per ever, is a little bit more complicated. For before this upcoming summer. book. This puts the entire package price standard Kindles, sections of books (60 The addition of these genres to the at $2500. In comparison, the Logan Li- pages max) can be downloaded in PDF ebrary, however, is currently still brary only hosts about 25,000 hard-copy format only. However, entire books can in progress. books, some of which retail from $150 to be downloaded to the Kindle Fire. This week, several workshops http://ebrary.com

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Santorum wins three states

Former Pennsylvania senator Rick Santorum gained key mo- mentum in the Republican primary race for the presidential candidacy on Tuesday night. Mitt Romney, who won many of the first primaries, including Florida and Nevada, was shap- ing up to be the frontrunner in the Republican race; however, Santorum swept Colorado, Minnesota, and Missouri to keep himself in the race. These candidates, as well as Newt Ging- rich and Ron Paul, continue to fight for the delegates’ support as the race continues throughout spring. The next big turning point in the race is March 6th, when 10 states will hold their primaries.

Proposition 8 deemed ‘unconstitutional’

A three-judge panel in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday against Proposition 8, which restricted the definition of valid marriage in California to strictly between a man and a woman. The proposition passed with a majority of 52% when put up for vote in California in 2008. However, in a split-de- cision, the federal appeals court found the proposition to dis- criminate against same-sex couples by denying their right to civil marriage, a violation of the 14th Amendment of the Con- stitution. Opponents of Proposition 8 can further appeal the decision, potentially up to the Supreme Court.

Greece close to accepting austerity agreements

Greece, on the tip of their second international bail-out, is close to finalizing an austerity agreement with Eurozone fi- nance ministers. Prime Minister Lucas Papademos was in meetings throughout the week to discuss the final details of an austerity deal that will help Greece maintain fiscal responsibil- ity after receiving more bail-out money. The agreement seems to include up to a 20% minimum wage reduction, as well as lay- offs and pension reductions, all of which have sparked protests in Greece. The coalition hopes to have a settled agreement soon to finalize this latest EU/IMF bailout.

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Ashton Wagner • staff writer and exactly like what Ch- evelle has done in the past, Chevelle has been re- it works, and the songs still leasing albums on a regu- manage to sound fresh and lar basis since the Loeffler engaging. There was specu- brothers started the band lation that the band would in 1999. Their latest effort, change things up and go “,” con- for either a more subdued

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Learning Center Final Exam Review Sessions WINTER 2011-2012 Eat what you want

Night Course Room(s) but there are some steps that can be taken to help. Wednesday, Feb 15 To avoid getting fat without the risks of all the 6-8pm MA112 – Calculus II O-267, O-269 low/no fat food, do the following: • Eat whatever unhealthy foods you want but in 6-7pm MA211- Differential Equations I O-257, O-259 small amounts 7-8pm MA212- Differential Equations II O-167, O-169 • Exercise at least three times per week for at least twenty minutes 8-10pm AB120 – Biology II O-167 • Eat healthy foods with the more unhealthy stuff 8-9pm ES202 – Fluids O-257, O-259 you enjoy • Drink water (It raises your metabolism and 9-10pm CHE202 – Basic Chemical Process Calc. O-269 makes you feel fuller faster)

• Get enough sleep Thursday, Feb 16 6-8pm PH112 – Physics II O-257, O-259 • Start the day with breakfast (It wakes up your metabolism and your brain before classes) 6-7pm MA223 – Engineering Statistics O-167 • Manage stress (The hormones from stress make a body store fat) 7-8pm CHEM252 – Organic Chemistry II O-269 • Walk instead of driving 8-9pm MA113 – Calculus III O-167 • Take the scenic route while walking instead of the shortest route He too may eat what he wants. 9-10pm ES204 – Mechanical Systems O-257, O-259 • Share snack foods with friends (example: chips http://www.clker.com/ while watching television) Katrina Brandenburg Using these simple tips can help make it possible living editor to eat those unhealthy foods that are so enjoyable To date or not without enduring all the so unenoyable effects Richard Thai Is it possible for someone to eat whatever he of gaining weight and becoming overweight like opinions editor wants and not gain weight? That depends on the needing to find new clothes that fit, feeling less individual’s genetics and on parts of his lifestyle, energetic, and not feeling quite as confident. With Valentine’s Day so It would just be close, everyone has dating on the brain. the end of the “I’ve never done this before; I don’t even know how the world. whole date-thing works.” “I’ve known them for a cou- ple of months, maybe a few If there is something you years even. And right now, money” to do a date?” they’re single. Should I go for “But girls never ask the guy it?” out!” “I’m not that shy. I’m pretty “I don’t know. If I do, it will would like to read more about confident. I’d even say that be awkward.” I’m pretty good looking. It’s For those of you who sound just that when it comes to like one of these people: don’t in the living section, email girls/guys…” do it. It’s all a trick. “Doesn’t it cost a lot of What if they say no? It would just be the end of the your idea to thorn-living@ world. 20 seconds of insane courage? So much can hap- pen in just 20 seconds. And if rose-hulman.edu they say yes? A coffee, a din- ner, a movie is way too easy; there has to be more to it than http://www.supercoloring.com/ that. There just has to be. 6 Opinions Issue 17 American Society & the World: Letters to the editor When in Rome Viktor Goben • staff writer

standards. Building American Society. How better to more surface parking quantify it than to compare it to one of into a forested area is the other “greatest” societies the world not sustainable in the has known in recorded history? least. By doing so, you The Roman Empire, at its height, cut down trees and had a military might to be feared as it create more impervi- forced technology, values, religion, and ous area that doesn’t economics wherever it went and its in- allow rainfall to per- fluence was felt. Sound familiar at all? colate into the soil. And yet the wealthy governed de- In terms of the exist- spite Rome once being a Republic. ing parking issue, it’s Politicians made power grabs, as- a Band-Aid on the sassinating their opponents, some- problem. Rose in- times with subtlety and sometimes creases the residence with a clear knife to the back. capacity while only Sure you can say that “We’re A parking garage would be welcomed seeming to main- more civilized” and “We’ve learned with the additional residence hall tain the pre-existing from the mistakes of the past.” Are we really a rectified Rome? parking capacity. The Nowadays, instead of attacking the http://tellepsen.com http://en.wikipedia.org math doesn’t work. person with brute force, we’re as- Tim Boyer • sports editor emeritus Rose-Hulman en- sassinating their character with joys pushing its name into the public public opinion, which is just as easy years) discussion by the American As I arrived on campus yesterday for to help advance the brand. How can we to manipulate now as it was then. politicians to potentially quell popu- my first Career Fair as a professional, I host a Career Fair or another track and The American mob and the Roman lation uprisings by introducing mood- was reminded of what has become the field national championship or another mob are not altogether dissimilar either. altering drugs into that same water 800-pound gorilla in the room of issues Colts camp or any other major event on The Roman mob had gladiator battles supply, despite not knowing the long- for this campus: the parking availability campus when we barely have enough and slaughters. The American mob has term effects of these drugs? has declined severely. I was running late parking for the people who come to reality television. The Roman mob sup- Believe what you will, but American and arrived at 10:45 a.m. and was told by campus daily? The main roads on cam- ported laws which dictated religion in society is no greater than Roman society the very polite Public Safety officer that pus were crowded with parked cars on government. The American mob may ever was. Certainly the technology has there was no more parking availability Wednesday, making it nearly impossi- be preparing to do just that again in the advanced. Certainly the reach of Ameri- by the SRC. I was instantly annoyed. ble to navigate. coming presidential election. The Ro- can policies and society is felt around the I couldn’t help but notice how uninvit- Rose-Hulman needs a parking ga- man mob had vomitoriums and orgies. world as compared to the relatively small ing it is to prospective employers to have rage. There is a perceived resistance The American mob has the Internet. corner that the Roman Empire main- to turn around and park in the commut- to one due to their common lack of What’s that? You think these compar- tained. These advancements do not a er lot and then lug their supplies, in the aesthetics, but there are ways to make isons are unfair and poorly-founded? greater society make. rain, to the SRC. them look good. They are a much more You wish to bring to this author’s atten- A society is judged by the future on the I realize this is most recently a result efficient use for a parking area than tion the great technological advance- decisions it made while it existed. Histo- of the construction of the new residence simply paving into the forest. ments made by both societies? rians, usually under the eyes of the vic- hall on campus, cutting in half the nor- Being an engineering school, How about the fact that lead tors, will be the ones to judge whether our mal parking capacity of the parking lot there is a cost saving opportunity. plumbing, one of the great advance- society was a great one. by the Apartments. I heard a rumor that Senior civil engineering majors al- ments of Rome, is believed to have How does this apply to you? You are a it is part of the plan to push further back ready work on real world projects. severely impacted the population’s voice within the mob, and yet, one voice into the woods and create more surface I’m sure enough scope could be health and ultimately assisted in the can become the voice of the mob. After parking to make up for lost spots. As built into a project like this to save Roman society’s downfall? all, the Internet need only hear those someone who now works in the civil en- a substantial amount of money that How about the fact that, currently, words once to set the mob into motion. gineering profession, I feel the need to would be spent on a design fee, leav- the American water supply carries in So let us walk together in this glorious share that doing so is a poor choice. ing mostly a construction cost. it a great number of chemicals and society of ours, making our voices heard Rose-Hulman is a school commit- Rose-Hulman, please build a parking minerals, many of which are not nat- in a call for our society to truly become ted to promoting sustainability and is garage. It should’ve been built before ural to the water source? How about more civilized, and let history be the building this new residence hall to LEED the residence hall. the relatively recent (within the last 5 judge of the future we’ve made. The other side of the desk: Persistence of the past riages are multi-day events. ing would waft out of the in those pots, and by the years, the decorated stages It starts with some pre-wed- kitchen and permeate the time the guests from both remained, but the live musi- ding occasions, followed by whole place, and when the sides of the wedding would cians would be replaced by the great wedding, and finally time came to sit down and convene for dinner, deca- recorded shenai music. the grand finale of a recep- have a meal, the experience dent preparations would be This whole affair would tion ends the multi-day ritual. was always heavenly. Dur- served once again. leave me in a state of pleasur- The wedding is the bride’s ing the day, the lunch would Music had a large role in able exhaustion. I treasured family’s obligation, while the be served in the traditional these ceremonies. During the the togetherness and the mag- final reception is the respon- manner on green banana daytime, soft music would ic which came with it. When I sibility of the groom’s family. leaves, and some adults pervade the whole house: left India, this was one of the What I remember most about would be in charge of serv- songs of love or instrumental things that I have missed the these events is the enormous ing the delicious prepara- pieces based on morning ra- most. Later, when I went back amount of non-stop fun I tions. We would all be seat- gas. In the evenings, this was and attended a Bengali wed- used to have with my younger ed in the main house, which taken to a whole new dimen- ding ceremony, the magic was cousins as well as the good was separated from the sion. On top of the main gate not there for me, despite how Sudipa Kirtley • faculty writer food that came along with it. kitchen side of the house by of the house, there would be a nice and showy the event was. These memories are now blurs a courtyard. Each dish had small, temporary stage to seat Times have changed, many The wedding festivities of playing games, eating deli- a particular order of being a group of musicians. Shenai, arrangements for the events in my grandparents’ houses cious food, and dressing up for served and an approximate the “Indian oboe,” is a must have changed, quicker short- happened once in a while the evening events. I can still location where they should for Bengali weddings. Musi- cuts have been implemented, when I was little. The ones remember running around the be served on the banana leaf cians would play different ra- and the glitz has intensified. I on my mother’s side of the courtyard, lounging around, “plates.” The rice had its gas on the shenai, accompa- have changed too; my cousins family were relatively more sharing all sorts of stories that place at the center, the small nied by a flutist (sometimes) are now more distant to me, as frequent, probably because came to our minds, and scal- side dishes on the left side, and a tabla (Indian drums, I am to them. I have lost that there were more marriage- ing up the steep stone steps and so on. In the late after- another must to go with the childlike innocence to find joy able cousins when I was from one floor to another in noons, professional cooks shenai). The lilting and nostal- in simple actions, and sadly growing up. For me, these hot pursuit of whoever was “it” would usually descend from gic tunes of the shenai would that magic has certainly disap- marriages were tickets to in a game of tag. the kitchen area with huge intoxicate the whole environ- peared to me. Like everything immense amounts of fun, In the midst of all of pots, a scene I always found ment. The renowned Bismil- else, the world moves on, while frolic, and fantastic food. these fun-filled activities, comparable to those in lah Khan played at my aunt’s we humans remain stubbornly In my state, Bengal, mar- the smells of good cook- fairy tales. Magic happened wedding, I was told. In later fixed by our past. 10 Feb 2012 Sports 7 Down go the Grizzlies Lady Engineers upset No. 12 Franklin College Kurtis Zimmerman • news editor the scoring to take a 32 - 20 lead and a pair of steals. Finnell and and they posted a heading into the locker room. freshman Grace Gibbs rounded strong defensive ef- Amid harsh cries from the The Grizzlies played up to out the effort with eight points fort to bring back to visiting Franklin fans, the their national ranking in the and six points, respectively, and Terre Haute an im- Rose-Hulman Lady Engineers second half, led by senior Sarah Gibbs also pulled down an im- pressive 64 - 41 con- pulled out a 59 - 52 upset over Condra who put up eight points pressive ten rebounds. ference win. nationally-ranked Franklin in the first four minutes. Frank- The Franklin fans walked The Grizzlies shot College in a Wednesday night lin fought back to within three away quiet for the first time just under 30 percent stunner. against the Lady Engineers who in forty minutes of play as the in the first half, and The No. 12 Grizzlies came suffered from having several Rose-Hulman women's basket- Rose-Hulman took to Hulbert Arena looking to players in foul trouble as the ball players celebrated their first advantage to jump sweep the Engineers, having final minutes continued to tick upset of a nationally-ranked out to a 29 - 19 lead picked up a win on their home off the clock. team since they upset No. 20 at halftime. While court earlier in the season. Sophomore Kelsey Ploof Trinity College in 2006. Franklin improved But the Lady Engineers fought fouled out with just over five The Lady Engineers im- to 43 percent in the with conviction, having won minutes remaining, but not be- proved to 7 - 15 overall and 5 - second half, the En- The Lady Engineers send the Grizzlies just one of their previous eight fore she put up eight points to 10 in conference play. They are gineers shot a consist- back home empty-handed. conference matchups, includ- support the offensive effort. currently tied with Anderson ent 53 percent on the Rose-Hulman News ing the 26-point loss to Frank- Dickerson and Finnell fin- University for seventh place in night to pick up the lin. ished out the game with four HCAC standings. With three HCAC win. conference play, while Franklin Playing tight defense, Rose- personal fouls each, but the more conference matchups Junior Austin Weatherford dropped to 10 - 12 and 7 - 8 in Hulman held the Grizzlies to Lady Engineers played smart to round out the season, they led all scorers with 19 points, HCAC matchups. The Engi- just a pair of points in the first defense to fend off the con- have a shot at reaching the top and junior Nate Gissentanner neers sit at third place in league five minutes, while senior Ali- ference leaders in an exciting six and the conference tourna- followed with 12 points and standings, behind Transylvania sa Dickerson and sophomore home finish. ment. eight rebounds. Sophomore Ju- University and Hanover Col- Heather Finnell each sank Dickerson led the Engineers Franklin dropped to 20 - 2 lian Strickland added 11 points lege. three-pointers to combine with a staggering set of statis- and 13 - 2 in league play, tying and a game-high six assists, and Both teams will face off with freshman Sheree Wil- tics on the night, including 17 with Hanover College for sec- junior Jon Gerken rounded out against Defiance University at liams' game-opening layup to points, eight assists, four blocks, ond place in the conference. the balanced offense with 10 home this Saturday, beginning earn eight quick points. a steal, and a career-high 14 re- The men's basketball team points. at 1 p.m. with the women's an- As the first half wound down, bounds. Williams also reached went on the road to take on the The Engineers improved to nual Breast Cancer Awareness the Lady Engineers spread out double figures with 16 points Grizzlies at Franklin College, 15 - 7 on the season and 9 - 6 in Game. Men’s track and Alisa field victorious Dickerson at DePauw

Matt Dierksmeier • sports editor performance from junior Liz Ev- Matt Dierksmeier • sports editor hard work, and I am glad that I been through a lot together, and ans. She earned first-place hon- get to be associated with Rose- basketball has created so many Recording three first-place ors in the triple jump and high Against conference rival Hulman. memorable opportunities. honors and seven runner-up fin- jump and a third place finish in Franklin College this Wednes- RT: What is your reaction to RT: What is your most mem- ishes, the Rose-Hulman men’s the long jump. Junior Creasy day, senior Alisa Dickerson led hearing about holding school re- orable experience as a member track and field team narrowly Clauser came home second in the Rose-Hulman women’s cords in six different categories? of the Rose-Hulman basketball defeated Wabash College to win the 800-meter run. basketball team with 17 points, What has been integral to your team? in overall scoring at the DePauw For their performances on 14 rebounds, and a season-high efforts to achieve this? AD: Going to the Conference University Invitational last Fri- the day, West and Evans both eight assists. On the season, AD: I came to Rose first for Tournament is one of my fa- day. Rose-Hulman junior Collin were honored with HCAC Ath- Dickerson ranks second in the my education, but when I re- vorite memories, especially since Crowson landed himself in the lete of the Week accolades. This Heartland Collegiate Athletic alized I would be able to play I got to play against some of my school re- marks the Conference in scoring, averaging basketball and be a contrib- high-school teammates. Other cords with third week 17.8 points per game. uting player for the program, than that, I love the memories of a pole vault in a row that In her four years of playing I was so excited. I have been winning a close game, like when leap of 15’7”, a member for Rose-Hulman, Dickerson blessed with a lot of individual I hit the game winning shot ranking No. from the has amassed just under 1300 success in my basketball ca- against Manchester. 5 all-time. Rose-Hul- points, placing her fourth in reer. Being in the record book RT: Being a senior, what are Freshman man men’s school history. Dickerson also is a great achievement for me, your plans after graduation? Stuart West, track and has her name in the career re- and I am happy to have my AD: I will be going to Louis- with a time field team cords for number of rebounds, name alongside other great ville, KY to work for GE Appli- of 1:57:19 has been blocks, assists, steals, and free players. My parents have been ances in their Edison Engineer- in the honored throws. Recently, Dickerson was a huge part of my basketball ing Program, which will allow 800-meter, with the chosen to the first-team Capital success. They are my greatest me to work and get my master’s now stands Men’s In- One academic all-district squad. fans and have never missed degree at Georgia Tech or Uni- No. 4 in door Track Alisa Dickerson has thus been a single game of mine. They versity of Louisville. the Rose- Liz Evans named HCAC Athlete Athlete of awarded Athlete of the Week for push me to be the best I can RT: What will you miss most Hulman of the Week. the Week her dedication, work ethic, and be in everything, and that has about being a part of the Rose- records. Rose-Hulman News recogni- success throughout her career made me the person I am to- Hulman women’s basketball Also joining tion. at Rose-Hulman. She graciously day. team? in on the The Engi- answered a few questions for RT: What is your favorite AD: Most of my closest friends record-breaking day was junior neers will be back in action this The Rose Thorn. thing about basketball? are my teammates. The experi- Greg Larmore. His weight throw Saturday when they travel to Rose Thorn: How does it AD: I love competing and be- ences I have had with them on toss of 51’ 9 ¼” puts him No. 3 Monmouth College. The squads feel to be named a part of the ing a part of a team. I have been and off the court have created all-time. will then prepare to host the first-team Capital One academic raised in a very competitive fam- so many memories. The people The Rose-Hulman women’s Heartland Collegiate Athletic all-district? ily and have been involved in at Rose have been very good to squad finished fourth at the in- Conference Indoor Champion- Alisa Dickerson: It feels sports my entire life. The basket- me, and it will be hard not seeing vitational, backed by a strong ships on Feb. 18. great to be recognized for a lot of ball teams I have been on have them every day. ♥ Flipside 10 Feb 2012 Top “10” Ten Help, I’ve been insulted! Wacky prof quotes “I’m thinking like a CS Failed engineering romance novels What should I do? now. I have to be dis- crete.” Thorn Staff • the hivemind returns –Dr. Nolte. 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Ingredients • 1/2 cup chopped onion • 2 tablespoons butter • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/8 teaspoon pepper • 1 egg, lightly beaten

Directions • In a small skillet, sautée onion in butter until tender. • Add bread crumbs; sautée until crumbs are golden brown. • Remove from the heat. Stir in the parsley, sage, rosemary, salt, pep- per This delicious pork loin meal is best topped off with a nap. and enough egg to moisten the ingredients. http://recipebridge.com

Stuffed Pork Loin • Pound the meat until tender. It should be about 1/4-in. thick; set aside for later. Ingredients • Rub the meat with Pat Magroin’s Secret Savory Spices. • 1 (3/4 pound) pork tenderloin • Stuff the loin gently. • 1 bacon strip • Close meat and place bacon on top; tie with kitchen string. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Directions • Bake, naked, at 350 °F for about 50-60 minutes. Check the meat peri- • Turn the oven on and get it hot (about 350°F). odically; remove from the oven when the loin is sufficiently frothy. • Make a slit in the side of the loin for easy access later on. Lay the ten- • Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing and enjoying with your loved der loin lovingly on a cutting board so it lies flat. one.

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