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If someone were to come up to you on the street (for whatever reason-just go with it, why don't you) and ask you what the best Scorsese movie is, you would obviously say "Goodfellas."
If someone were to ask you to name, off the top of your head, two cover songs that are better than the originals, you would say Johnny Cash's version of "Hurt" and Van Halen's version of "You Really Got Me."
If someone were to ask you to name the best album of all time, you would say it's a tie between Ramones' "Leave Home" and Black Sabbath's "Paranoid."
Obvious, really. Well, obvious if you're me, which statistically speaking, you're not, but that's OK-nobody's perfect.
If someone were to ask you where to go to get the best coffee in the area, you would tell them to go to the Lost Dog.
That's just universal-it's sort of like asking what color the sky is.
This is not just a shameless attempt to get free coffee (ignore the title of the article); this is the truth. The freshest, highest quality java is on German Street.
So, you'll drive to Shepherdstown (unless you live there or you ride a bike, in which case I ask you to please be considerate of the motorists who have actual cars and would like to use the roads, for which they were built) and get yourself a cup of the best coffee in the world. On your way there, "Changes" by Van Halen will be playing, and it will also be playing on the way back home, on a separate radio station, which is more than a little curious, wouldn't you say? I mean, it's not like there's only one Van Halen album from which to draw songs (this is slightly more Van Halen references than I intended with this column, but when you're on a roll, I suppose it's best to continue on).
OK. Reading over this, it seems to me that, so far, this column has been mainly focused on my interests. Some readers may not like "Goodfellas," or even Scorsese for that matter. They may not like Ramones or Black Sabbath, which is all fine. Different strokes and all.
However, one thing most people can agree on is a good cup of coffee. It's almost universal, really. It's a global phenomenon. All over the world, people love coffee. If you're one of those people, chances are you've already been to Lost Dog. But for those of you that haven't, here's some completely unsanctioned history:
This may seem like fiction (because it is), but Lost Dog was not so much established in 1996 as it transmigrated from a (bear with me here) parallel dimension, concurrent with our own but separated by the fabric of reality.
As those living in Shepherdstown already know, the fabric of reality is thin within the town limits, especially along German Street. Passing through a rift in space time, Lost Dog emerged fully formed, like Athena from the head of Zeus.
Obvious, really.
Please pay attention here, as this is highly scientific and has been thoroughly researched. Garth Janssen owns Lost Dog, and this man knows good coffee. When you drink the velvet caramel double espresso (or maybe that gorilla thing with the whole banana in it), you will catch a glimpse of that much vaunted parallel dimension, the one with coffee streams pouring over the land.
Good coffee is something special, and the most special place is Lost Dog.
If this seems like an extended advertisement, let me assure you it's not.
I am in no way being compensated for this. I just like what they have for sale. On a side note, if there's any chance of this column netting me a free cup of coffee, I have no trouble admitting that I am shameless and will accept it.
I'll probably bring a couple copies of this column by, just in case.


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"Only passions – great passions – can elevate the soul to great things." –Denis Diderot
Jerry Osteryoung, professor emeritus of finance with the College of Business at Florida State University, is no stranger to this space and though his words are meant for the ears on entrepreneurs across a wide swath of businesses – from restaurants to computer services – they often offer particular resonance for truckers large and small.
His most recent missive concerning what he believes to be three critical, yet simple, keys to success for anyone in business is a case in point. In his view, after observing (and in many cases advising) over 3,000 entrepreneurs, three fundamental building blocks are required to succeed in business: passion, purpose and knowledge.
"Most folks have two of these down, but you really need all three if you are going to be successful," he explained recently in one of his columns.
I think any trucker can relate to this, especially given the tough economic times this industry – and indeed the U.S. as a whole – continues to experience. Without a love (or at least a substantial "like") for what you do day in and day out, without a reason for doing it, and without the hard-won nuts-and-bolts understanding of how to make money operating trucks for a living, you'll just stall out on the side of that proverbial road of life.
"Passion is the burning force that keeps you going no matter what happens," Osteryoung noted. "Many of the entrepreneurs we deal with have cash-flow crises, but they just do not quit. Somehow they find a way to make payroll or pay that bill. Instead of getting discouraged, they just make a commitment to never end up in that situation again."
In his estimation, entrepreneurs who lack passion are almost guaranteed to fail. "I have seen many aspiring business owners start a company because they either got laid off or could not find a job," Osteryoung pointed out. "This is a recipe for certain disaster, because not having another option does not provide the pure and unbridled passion that you must have to be successful."
Yet passion alone is not sufficient, he cautions. "You must also have purpose to be successful, because purpose is the force that focuses your passion on a specific activity or industry," Osteryoung said.
"Too often, people tell me they want to start a restaurant because they are good cooks. Being passionate about being a great cook is OK, but it is the combination of passion with purpose — serving clients and making money, for instance — that makes for success," he stressed.
The third piece of the entrepreneur's formula is knowledge, of course. "I cannot overstate the importance of knowledge, because this is how you are able to avoid costly mistakes," Osteryoung stressed.
There are three critical "knowledge areas" entrepreneurs must master, he explained.
"First, you must have a great understanding of marketing and feel comfortable promoting yourself and your business. After all, there is no better salesperson for your company than you," Osteryoung said.
The second is finance. "You absolutely must be able to interpret your financial statements and have a clear understanding of the financial ramifications of your decisions," he noted.
The third and final element is knowing how to manage people effectively. "All businesses need people, and being able to manage those people is a requisite to success," Osteryoung pointed out. "Knowledge takes passion and purpose and transforms them into light like a laser beam for your business."
And lord knows, in times like these, truckers will need all the light they can find to help dispel the darkness that threatens to cloud the freight market's future.

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During the second Great Migration, many Southerners traveled by car or bus, instead of train as their counterparts had done in the 1920s. The train, which had been highly symbolic of the Great Migration, and inspired many blues songs, was no longer the only means of transportation to the North, the Midwest, and the West. Migrants in Old Trap, North Carolina, repair their car in preparation for travel to New Jersey.


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On January 7, U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary E. Peters approved a $900-million rail transit spur in northern Virginia as part of a multi-year federal funding commitment towards the project's $2.6-billion first phase. The $900 million would help finance an 11.6-mile first stage of a planned 23-mile extension of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's Orange Line. The proposed "full funding grant agreement" goes to Congress for a 60-day review.
The project is being managed by the Metropolitan Washington Area Airports Authority, which has awarded a $1.6-billion design-build contract for phase one to San Francisco-based Bechtel Infrastructure Corp. and the Washington Division of URS Corp., San Francisco.
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – MIT cross country coach Halston Taylor was named the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) women's Coach of the Year on Thursday, after guiding the Engineers to the NEWMAC women's cross country championship last Saturday. Taylor has now received this honor in each of his two years coaching the MIT women.
At Saturday's championship meet, the Engineers placed eight runners on the NEWMAC All-Conference team, including Runner of the Year Jacqui Wentz and Rookie of the Year Katherine Eve, en route to a second straight NEWMAC championship.
In addition to the two conference awards as coach of the women's team, Taylor has also been recognized as the NEWMAC men's cross country Coach of the Year 10 times in the league's 11 year history. His teams have won a combined 13 NEWMAC cross country championships during his career.


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The Oakland Police Department is apologizing for the death of a family's dog.
Gloria, a yellow Labrador, was the only one home Tuesday when offcers arrived to check out a burglar alarm call. The Hallock family says 11-year-old Gloria had arthritis in her hips and had trouble getting around.
Oakland police say Gloria began growling and barking and then made a threatening move toward the officers as they approached. The officers shot three times -- one shot hit the dog in the head.
Mary Kate Hallock arrived home from running errands to find a note from officers on the front door of the home explaining that the dog had "advanced on officers in a threatening manner before being shot and killed."
The Hallocks say they want to know what police didn't use Taser, mace or pepper spray on the dog instead of going right to the deadly force of a handgun. They say they don't want to sue the department, but they want the change the department's policy nobody else has to go through same turmoil their family id dealing with now.
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An Impressive 51 Melges 24s Set to Compete at the 2008 OSA Sailing.com U.S. National Championship
18 September 2008
The 2008 OSA Sailing.com Melges 24 U.S. National Championship is officially underway in beautiful Charleston, SC, hosted by the Charleston Yacht Club (CYC) with an impressive 50+ fleet. Equally impressive is the star-studded line-up that will ultimately offer up tight competitive racing at one of the world's most tactically challenging venues. 2008 brings representation from all six U.S. Melges 24 Districts and two international entries.
Competitors include defending Melges 24 U.S. National Champion Brian Porter (Winnetka, Ill.) on USA-749 Full Throttle with tactician and friend 2002 Melges 24 World Champion Harry Melges calling tactics; 2006 National Champion and 1997 Rolex Yachtsman fo the Year Chris Larson (Annapolis, MD) sails on USA-655 Lightwave; double Melges 24 World Champion Vince Brun is crewing with Argyle Campbell (Newport, Calif.) on USA-630 Rock n' Roll; honorable mention all-American Anne Bowen is sailing with Regatta Co-Chair Reggie Fairchild (Charleston, SC) on USA-626 Wireless; Jeff Reynolds will be sailing along side of 2008 Etchell's World Champions Erik Shampain and Steve Hunt on Alan Field's (Los Angeles, Calif.) USA-587 WTF; Scott Norris and Mark Strube have paired themselves with one of the contending Brickhouse Melges 24s — Peter Lane (Tiburon, Calif.) on USA-539 Brickhouse 539 and on with his wife, and only lady helm in the fleet Kristen Lane (Tiburon, Calif.) on USA-623 Brickhouse 623 is Brent Ruhne and Mark Ivey. Fully arming the rest of the fleet, principal designer for Mascalzone Latino - Capitalia Harry Dunning is sailing with fleet new comer Alexis Michas (New York, NY) on USA-575 Z E T I A N A; Brian Bissell sails with another fleet newcomer Stu McNay (Lincoln, Mass.) on USA-620; and Scott Nixon's (Annapolis, MD) USA-751 Quantum Racing is loaded with Anthony Kotoun, Brian Janney, George Peet and Amy Ironmonger heading up the official event sailmaker initiative.
No doubt there are some real heavy hitters on the professional level, but the Corinthian competition is certain to be heated as well. 2008 Melges 24 St. Petersburg Corinthian Champion Alex Shaffer is helming USA-565 Lamorak for Mike Krantz (Flowery Branch, Ga.); 2008 Charleston Race Week Champion, USMCA President and International Class Vice Chairman Travis Weisleder (Annapolis, MD) will be hard to beat on USA-605 Carloan.com; Paul Hulsey (Detroit, Mich.) on USA-740 Hoodlum Racing will be tough and Simon Strauss (New York, NY) will also be a strong contender with the newest boat in the fleet — USA-757 Simplicity.
Thursday was productive for the fleet. Weigh-in, registration, boat prep and a fantastic racing clinic conducted by Quantum Sails' Skip Dieball and John Bowden, supplemented by Scott Nixon took place. The on-the-water instruction was invaluable, while afterwards everyone migrated to the upstairs room of the CYC for an intimate debrief with Skip and crew.
During the three-day regatta the class will enjoy really great, intense racing. To settle the nerves, Charleston Yacht Club is offering up great social activities — at the bar! On Thursday night, teams enjoyed beer furnished by the Charleston Sail Loft. On Saturday, Firefly's Sweet Tea Flavored Vodka will be served, beer will be provided by Sweetwater Brewing Company. The beer keeps flowing on Sunday courtesy of Sadler and Hamm Insurance Group.
The fleet goes racing on Friday with three races scheduled. The predicted weather conditions are forecasted to be primo! Stay tuned to the U.S. Melges 24 Class Association's Website as full reports, results, stories and photos will be posted as they become available.
The 2008 OSA Sailing Melges 24 U.S. National Championship is hosted by the Charleston Yacht Club and takes place on September 18-21. The Championship is sponsored by Ocean Sailing Academy, Yacht Scoring, Charleston City Marina, Cre843, ASB Flower Design, Coral Reef Sailing Apparel, Quantum Sails, Sadler and Hamm , Aqua-Safaris.com, Sail22 and the U.S. Melges 24 Class Association.
The Melges 24 is designed by Reichel Pugh and considered the most unique one design sportboat in the world as well as one of the fastest-growing classes of high performance yachts. For more information visit the U.S. Melges 24 Class Association (USMCA) and the International Melges 24 Class Association (IMCA) on the web.
For more information or press photos, please contact:
Joy Dunigan
2008 OSA Sailing Melges 24 U.S. National Championship Press Officer
U.S. Melges 24 Class Association Communications Director
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Getting around the city
Vienna boasts one of the finest public transport systems in Europe. It is safe and easy to use, and consists of punctual buses and trams, a fast U-Bahn (underground) and S-Bahn (railway). Most operate from about 6am to midnight; buses stop earlier but there are night buses on weekends covering the major routes. The U-Bahn is the fastest way to get around the city, while the S-Bahn is the fastest way to get to the airport. The tram network is one of the largest worldwide and is the next best way of getting about, with the added advantage of being a good way to see the city, although some lines don't operate on weekends. Buses are useful in the inner city where there are no trams. Fares are standard for all forms of public transport (€2.20 for a single), and once validated will allow one journey including transfers in the same direction. Travel passes are available: the Vienna Card is valid for three days, allows unlimited travel on public transport, and offers discounts at many attractions, shops and restaurants. Taxis are plentiful, reliable and metered, but have a list of surcharges and are among the most expensive in Europe. The most romantic, if expensive, way to get about is by horse-drawn carriage, or Fiaker. A car is generally a burden in Vienna, but can be useful for trips outside the city.
Buy your weekly ticket Vienna online now:
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GMT +1 (GMT +2 between April and October).
Electrical current is 230 volts, 50Hz. European two-pin plugs are standard.
The unit of currency is the Euro (EUR). Currency can be exchanged at banks and bureaux de change available in all towns, but it may be easier to use the ATMs. Banks are closed on Saturdays and Sundays, but bureaux de change at airports and major city rail terminals are open seven days a week. Most credit and debit cards are widely accepted though some small hotels and restaurants may only accept cash.
The international access code for Austria is +43. Public telephone boxes can be used for direct dial calls within the country and overseas. Austria's mobile phone coverage is good, and internet cafes are widely available.
Emergency number
Emergencies: 112
Visa and health information
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Vienna has a temperate continental climate, with warm, sunny summers and cold winters. The average temperature range in winter (December to February) is between 23°F and 34°F (-4°C to 3°C), while in summer (June to August) temperatures range between 60°F and 76°F (15°C and 25°C). Thunderstorms occur frequently in summer and snowfall is common in winter. Spring, autumn and the beginning of summer are perhaps the best times to travel to Vienna.
Vienna International Airport
Getting to the city
Local trains and buses leave regularly for Vienna. There is also a City Airport Train, which provides a fast and direct service to the centrally located City Air Terminal that is connected to the underground, bus and tram networks. Trains depart every 30 minutes and operate between 5.05am and 11.36pm.
Car rental
Car hire companies include Avis, Hertz, Budget, Sixt and Thrifty.
Airport taxi's
There are taxis available in front of the Arrivals Hall. The taxi fare is metered and the drive takes around 30 minutes.
Transfer between terminals
Terminals are adjacent and are walking distance from one another. There is also a shuttle service between gates B/C and F/G.
There are numerous shops, including duty-free, as well as various restaurants and bars in all terminals. Bureaux de change and banks are available. Other facilities include airline lounges, luggage storage, business centres, and a medical centre.
Vienna International Airport has two multi-storey car parks connected to the terminal via covered walkways. Parking fees range from €4.70 per hour to €36.40 for a day, with additional days at a cheaper rate. Rates do vary according to section. Park C, the long-term parking lot, is generally cheaper but is still within walking distance of the terminal building.
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ROCHESTER — The command staff at the Police Department have not yet received their merit-based raises, due to a dispute between the City Council and the Police Commission over how much to budget toward these raises.
City officials are now in the midst of a wage claim with the N.H. Department of Labor over the issue. The claim was filed by command staff members against the city.
During the budget discussions last spring, the council allotted about $12,000 toward wage increases for about eight members of non-union police staff. That figure would be enough to administer an average of 2.5 percent in wage increases for those staff.
On the other hand, the Police Commission, which, according to the City Charter, is responsible for setting wages for police staff, awarded wage increases averaging 3.25 percent, which would cost approximately $18,000.
On Dec. 4, the council voted not to increase its budget appropriation of $12,000 toward wage increases for command staff, meaning those staff could only get an average increase of 2.5 percent, contrary to the amount set by the Police Commission.
So far, no raises to the command staff, in any amount, have been awarded this year.
City Manager Daniel Fitzpatrick said if he receives a personnel action form from the police chief's office, asking to administer the raises in the amount appropriated in the budget by the council, he would process those wage increases.
But Police Chief Michael Allen said the council's appropriation does not match the amount awarded by the Police Commission, which has the authority to set police wages, not the council.
Members of the City Council previously told Foster's that while the Police Commission's duty is to do performance evaluations for police and to set the wages, they can only do so with the funds appropriated by the council.
Still, Fitzpatrick said "I think it's working itself out."
Mayor T.J. Jean said that at next week's meeting the City Council will consider a resolution that he expects will resolve the issue. The resolution will involve adding a provision to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the council and the Police Commission. According to Police Commission Chairman James McManus, this addendum would state that the Police Commission has to budget for the police wage increases during the time when the city budget is being developed for a subsequent fiscal year.
Jean said that during the previous budget talks, the Police Commission awarded $18,000 toward raises after the city's budget process has already been complete.
Jean said he expects that if both the council and the Police Commission approve the addition to the MOU, the command staff will likely see the wage increases awarded by the Police Commission.
When asked why the command staff raises, as proposed by the commission, are contingent on the MOU change, Jean said much of that issue is still nonpublic information.
He said he expects the information will be public, and certain minutes from nonpublic meetings will be unsealed, once the issue is resolved.
"There's really nothing to hide here," said Jean.
Allen said his hope is to have the issue resolved soon. He confirmed this week that he, as well as other command staff members, have made claims to the N.H. Department of Labor over the issue.
He said a hearing on the wage claims has not yet been held, and he hopes to have the dispute settled before a hearing is required.
The Police Commission's awarding of raises averaging 3.25 percent, said Allen, was done in accordance to the City Charter and the city's merit plan. Allen also said the council's appropriation for the police command staff raises was not based on performance evaluations.
"The (Police) Commission simply evaluated the staff here and awarded raises based upon the guidelines that are outlined in the city's merit plan," said Allen.
He said there has been talk in the city about a proposed settlement for the wage claims, but that settlement has not yet been agreed to.


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The Road to Wrestlemania is mainly in the rear view mirror and all we really have is the top of card. Hopefully tonight's Smackdown! from Cincinnati, Ohio will finally add some matches to the card and it better not involve the words Fandango versus Chris Jericho.
The Miz kicks off the show with Miz TV, welcoming Randy Orton and Sheamus to the ring. Miz wants to know who will be taking Ryback's place to take on The Shield at Wrestlemania. Orton in no uncertain terms that he is bringing Big Show on board. Sheamus doesn't trust Show; Orton says he doesn't trust anyone, but they need Big Show on their side. Miz brings out Show and says he doesn't trust him. Show tells Miz his opinion doesn't matter and then tells Orton and Sheamus that if they work together, no one can stop them. Sheamus wants an assurance that Show won't leave them hanging. Orton steps in and Miz can't believe Orton is the voice of reason. Sheamus wants to give up on the partnership when Booker T walks to the stage. Booker wants to know if this can actually work, so he wants them to prove it in and six man tag team Main Event. I can dig that, Booker!
Match #1 � Mark Henry vs. Zack Ryder
Can someone please tell me who Ryder upset? This guy was doing social media before WWE co=opted it. What does Ryder get for being a trendsetter? Being served up as cannon fodder for Mark Henry. SMH.
Winner via pinfall: Mark Henry
After the bell, Ryder has to eat two more of the World's Strongest Slams, as the crowd chants "Feed me more". That's ironic because backstage the catering crew hear the same thing from Henry. Ryback makes his way to the ring, looking for fight. Henry can't handle the Meat Hook Clothesline and rolls out of the ring.
Teddy Long tries to take credit for making the Ryback/Henry match. Booker likes it but isn't happy Long was working with Vicki Guerrero.
If you haven't heard, Booker T is being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.
Match #2 � Dolph Ziggler w/ Big E Langston and AJ Lee vs. Kofi Kingston
I hate to be an armchair booker, but (Wait, I love being an armcahir booker, never mind,) why are Ziggler and Big E taking on Team Hell No for the tag team titles at Wrestlemania. There are plenty of legitimate tag teams for that spot if WWE actually built some feuds. And what does it say about the creative process that the Money in Bank winner can't find a spot outside a tag match?
AJ joins Cole, Matthews and JBL at the announce position as Ziggler squashes Kofi. Not that I'm complaining; it's about time Ziggler strings some wins together, because he has to cash in that briefcase sometime. Ziggler hits Kofi with a Famouser on the outside and drags him back into the ring. Dolph waits for Kofi to get to his feet and nails him with the Zig Zag to get the pin and the win.
Winner via pinfall: Dolph Ziggler
After the bell, Big E finishes off Kofi with an over the shoulder cutter that he calls The Big Ending. (Thanks Wikipedia, unless that's wrong.)
In case you missed RAW, and if you did shame on you, we get another look at CM Punk disrespecting The Undertaker.
The team of Big Show, Orton and Sheamus can't get on the same page back in the locker room and once again Orton is the voice of reason.
And we go back to RAW, Michael Cole gives us an update on Ricardo Rodriguez's that was broken by Jack Swagger.
Match #3 � Jack Swagger w/ Zeb Coulter vs. Chris Jericho
Colter say what happened on Monday was unfortunate by necessary, as that should serve as a wakeup call to Del Rio and all the fans that disagree with them, including Chris Jericho.
Jericho takes it to Swagger, beating him into the corner. Swagger slips out of the ring to gather himself. Jericho connects with a baseball slide kick, and then smashes him into the security barrier. Jericho is cut down getting back into the ring, and Swagger stomps away at him. Jericho responds with a drop kick to the chin. Jericho fights his way off the top rope and nearly gets the pin with a flying cross body into a lateral press. Swagger goes to the outside again, and Jericho hits him with another cross body. We then go to commercial.
After the break, Swagger is in control in the middle of the ring. Swagger works Jericho over on the ropes. Jericho dodges Swagger in the corner and hits him with a double axe handle off the top rope. Jericho unloads on Swagger in the corner, but Swagger is able to counter into the Ankle Lock. Jericho counters by slinging Swagger out of the ring. A springboard drop kick sends Swagger to the floor, when Fandango interrupts with his flashy entrance. The distraction allows Swagger to get a near fall. Jericho hits a bulldog and looks for the lionsault, but Fandango kicks him in the face. Swagger takes advantage, hits the Swagger bomb and gets the pin. Colter had the ref distracted the whole time.
Winner via pinfall: Jack Swagger
After the bell, Fandango assaults Jericho, hitting a leg drop off the top rope.
Matt Striker wants to know if Big Show can get on the same page as Orton and Sheamus. Show says he will put his heart into the match and people need to trust him.
WAIT! John Cena is facing the Rock, again!!! And this time it's for the title! WOW, I can't believe it, said no one ever.
The Rhodes Scholars are in the ring with the Bella twins, who returned to WWE after realizing no one cared about them outside of WWE. Sandow announces that the Bellas are officially with them.
Tensai has gone from an unstoppable monster to a dancing fool wearing a coon skin cap in under a year.
The match break down quickly, as the Bellas jump Naomi and Cameron outside the ring. The men try to control their women and things get out fo the hand. The ref calls for the bell.
No Contest
Sheamus tells Striker that they all trust each other.
Match #5 � Antonio Cesaro vs. The Miz - Non Title Match
Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett joins the announce crew. Miz and Cesaro trade blows with Miz connecting with a boot to the chin. Miz follows with a leaping clothesline in the corner. Miz locks in the figure four and gets Cesaro to tap.
Winner via submission: The Miz
After the match, Miz stares down Barrett and slaps the Figure Four on Cesaro again. Barrett doesn't take the bait.
So, WWE Films finally has some success with The Call, even though David Otunga has a speaking role.
Time for another RAW Rewind. This time Triple H signs his contract to take on Brock Lesnar.
Match #6 � Randy Orton, Sheamus, and Big Show vs. 3MB
Really? 3MB is the opponent. I'm just going to mail it in from here. (Haven't you been mailing it in since the show started?) It just a matter of time until The Shield interrupts.
As expected, 3MB is dominated by the trio that will take on the Shield. Slater leaps into a dropkick from Orton, and it allows Show to get teh hot tag. The Giant cleans house, but runs into trouble. Sheamus makes the blind tag as Show connects with a Knockout Punch to Drew McIntyre. Sheamus catches the legal man Jinder Mahal with a Brogue Kick and makes the cover. Sheamus get the three count.
Winner via pinfall: Randy Orton, Sheamus, and Big Show
Sheamus and Show start to argue, when The Shield start to make their way through the crowd. Sheamus and Show start to get physical with each other, as The Shield hurries to catch them. The three break up the fight, and turn their attention to The Shield outside the ring. The Shield decides to retreat.
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Summer Into Fall Cooking: 6 Recipes to Make the Transition
At this time of year, the calendar may be pointing toward cooler weather and cozy fall meals, but the markets are still full of the bright produce of summer. It's a great time to be in the kitchen, mixing up summer veggies like zucchini, eggplant and corn with the first autumn squash into comforting soups, stews and casseroles. Here are six recipes to try in the coming weeks.
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Roasted Tomato, Squash and Coconut Milk Bisque at Eat Your Greens
6 Summer Into Fall Recipes
- 1 Lasagna Stuffed Zucchini at A Couple Cooks
- 2 Easy French Ratatouille
- 3 Sweet Potato Corn Chowder at The Daring Gourmet
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Blues' Hitchcock wins Jack Adams Awardby Dan Rosen
LAS VEGAS -- He's a Civil War buff, a history buff, and now a first-time winner of the Jack Adams Award at 60 years old.
However, Ken Hitchcock got to the stage at the Encore Theater on Wednesday to collect his first coach of the year award in a NHL career that dates back 17 years because he forgot about history and his age and instead dedicated himself to becoming more in tune and current with today's youth.
Without intensely studying the ins and outs and intricacies of Generation Y, Hitchcock isn't so sure he would have been able to relate to the St. Louis Blues, a team that has an average age of 27.2. If he couldn't relate, there's no way the Blues would have gone 43-15-11 under Hitchcock after he took over for Davis Payne on Nov. 6.
Malkin wins first Hart TrophyBy Dan Rosen - NHL.com Senior Writer
Pittsburgh's Evgeni Malkin was the top winner at the 2012 NHL Awards, taking home the Hart Trophy, Ted Lindsay Award and Art Ross Trophy in what was a star-studded evening in Las Vegas. READ MORE ›
"I know the Xs and Os, but I study people. I pride myself in studying people," Hitchcock said at the 2012 NHL Awards show at the Wynn Las Vegas. "I've worked hard at my craft. I just don't go into coach's clinics and look at Xs and Os and power play and penalty killing. I got to millennial seminars for kids. I talk to junior coaches all the time and get updated on when the changes are there. I talk to military people who have cadets going through the same issues that our kids are. I study people and I pride myself in staying current."
Hitchcock went on to say that he likes the music that today's young people listen to. He said he watches Paladia TV, a high definition channel showcasing the best music of today's generation, for four to five hours a day.
"The players laugh like crazy," Hitchcock said, "but I love that channel."
Of course, the perception of Hitchcock when he was fired by Columbus late in the 2009-10 season was that he was old school and couldn't relate to today's youth. Blues general manager Doug Armstrong, whose relationship with Hitchcock dates back to their days in Dallas during the mid-to-late 1990s, found out during his research of Hitchcock that the perception of the coach was about as far from reality as possible.
Hitchcock made the new reality happen.
"You start to scratch on the surface and I found what he was doing when he wasn't coaching," Armstrong said. "He didn't go into the media. He didn't just sit back and wait for a job. He was out there coaching youth hockey, spending time in the American Hockey League, doing clinics all across Canada. I think he got energized to get back in the game and he was also current, much more current than I am with the Twitter world and all those other things. He'll say he's not, but I know he knows how to stay current with that."
Hitchcock does because he finds it is the best way to relate to today's player. He has to sell his product to them and then they have to buy in.
That's not always that easy anymore.
"More than anything I'm fascinated by this age group because Generation Y, the big thing is why. They ask that question every day," Hitchcock said. "They just don't do what they're told or do what they want, they want to know why. This generation is making us as coaches more accountable than we've ever been in our life. And, if they don't buy what we're selling then they're not going to go and play for you."
So why did the Blues buy what Hitchcock was selling, so much so that they set all kinds of franchise records, including most wins (49) and points (109).
"The success we had in the first week," Hitchcock said.
In Hitchcock's first week as coach, the Blues collected seven of eight points with wins over Chicago, Detroit and Tampa Bay along with a shootout loss to Toronto.
"If we didn't have that success I think we would have had a battle all year, but we were great right out of the gate and everybody found this way to play," Hitchcock said.
Jaroslav Halak, who along with Brian Elliott collected the William M. Jennings Trophy on Wednesday. "It's easy when you win the first game to buy in."
The system that Hitchcock calls "volume offensive hockey" due to the amount of time they try to spend in the offensive zone worked until they ran into the Kings in the Western Conference Semifinals. L.A. swept the Blues en route to winning the Stanley Cup.
"The only time we got stung all year is when L.A. made us spend time in our end zone, more time than we had been spending," Hitchcock said. "It was the first time the game was 50-50 and we weren't big enough in the back end to control what they did. But all year long we played volume hockey and it was very successful."
Hitchcock isn't so sure it would have been had he not spent his time away from the NHL studying the generation of players who are currently in the NHL and trying to make it there.
"That's the part of our sport that fascinates me," Hitchcock said. "It's not the winning and losing. I can deal with that. To me it's learning about the composite of the group and understanding what makes certain players tick, understanding that you better be prepared to change. (The players) have changed a lot. You've gotta adapt. I really pride myself on that."
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A blog by one of the volunteer reviewers for Geocaching.com. It's about geocaching and the review process -- what it takes to get your new caches listed on the world's most popular geocaching web site. ©Copyright 2012 by K.Braband. All rights reserved
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Less-than-helpful hints
"This is one of my favorite parks."
"Be sure to bring along a piece of metal tied to a string at least 2 feet long."
"Your best approach is from the north."
If I see that a hint doesn't fulfill the intended purpose -- giving geocachers a last resort clue that they can decrypt at ground zero -- before I publish the cache, I think it's due primarily to inexperience. I send them a note with my recommendation for changing their hint and why. In most cases, they seem happy to oblige. They simply haven't thought things through and put themselves in the shoes of people who will be hunting for their cache.
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- Jason said...
Thanks for encouraging people to make their hints useful!
I wish more people would think and/or want to provide that last resort, ground zero hint for the desperate. But if they're not going to do that, it would be nice to allow the listing to accurately report that no hints are to be found.
- 1:16 PM, May 17, 2007
- welch said...
My favorite unhelpful hints are ones that give you parking info, or say something to the effect "if you're having trouble, email us for a hint".
If I'm reading the hint for cache, theres a good chance I've already left the car and have already picked a placed to park. Don't get wrong, I'm completely fine with people not providing parking info (or hints for that matter), but I think if they do provide it they should make it easy to use.
The other one, is even funnier. I'm glad their open to people emailing them and asking for a hint. But being told to email someone while standing out in the woods at or near what my gpsr says is the place is just not helpful. Even if I did have a blackberry and could email them from the woods, are they going to respond in the next 5 minutes before I leave?? :(
- 11:42 AM, May 18, 2007
- Western Iowa said...
I really wish the IowaAdmin would follow up on what he posts. Three caches were published in western Iowa today.
In the "Prospect"ing A Cache, the hint is "No hints at this time".
In the LHSF Smokey Bear cache, the hint is "Follow logging road", which wouldn't be so bad if the owner hadn't already said exactly that in the opening paragraph of the cache description (Parking located at N41 49.347' W095 54.868' on County Highway F20L. 1.3 mile hike. Lots of bushwacking if you don't follow the logging road.)
The kicker of the day though is at the Let It Be cache where the hint is "Use your GPS." Thank God someone gave me that hint or I'd NEVER be able to get that one!
All this is from today only. There've been many more just like this in the last few months. Don't get me wrong, I think the IowaAdmin does a great job for Iowa. Really, I do! But practice what you preach!
- 10:03 PM, July 03, 2007
- IowaAdmin said...
western iowa, I appreciate your comment. My response: First of all, it's the cache owner's responsibility to provide good hints; not mine. My previous blog about this was meant to educate more geocachers about what I consider to be a good hint. Secondly, it's been a busy past few days of reviewing and I have been exchanging emails back and forth on several other submitted geocaches that are requiring more of my attention than usual. I simply didn't have time to delve into the hint issue on these others. I'll try to follow up with those that you mentioned. Of course, as part of the geocaching community, you can also post a friendly comment to the geocache owner. Thanks.
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Building a sustainable future for aquaculture
Aquaculture provides mankind with around half the fish that it consumes. Although the European aquaculture industry has many strengths, European production tends to stagnate in comparison to the industries of other countries around the world. In this Communication, the Commission identifies the main challenges in the sector and wishes to give a new impetus to the sustainable development of aquaculture in the European Union (EU).
Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council of 8 April 2009 - Building a sustainable future for aquaculture - A new impetus for the Strategy for the Sustainable Development of European Aquaculture [COM(2009) 162 final – Not published in the Official Journal].
Seven years on from the adoption of the strategy for the sustainable development of European aquaculture in 2002, significant progress has been made in ensuring the environmental sustainability and quality of European Union (EU) aquaculture production. However, unlike other regions in the world where high rates of growth have been recorded, the total volume of aquaculture production (mainly fish and shellfish) in the EU overall has stagnated.
In its Communication, the Commission examines the causes of this stagnation and envisages actions which are under the responsibility of public authorities, in order to improve competitiveness, sustainability and governance in the sector.
Barriers to the growth of European aquaculture
The European Union depends more and more on imports of fishery and aquaculture products. Even though European aquaculture benefits from dynamic support in terms of research and technology innovation, advanced equipment and fish feed, qualified and trained entrepreneurs, and operates within a legal framework for environment and health protection, the industry is faced with many challenges. In particular, aquaculture enterprises must have access to the space and water required for production, obtain the associated multiple authorisations, maintain as far as possible the health of fish despite an insufficiency of medicines and vaccines, have access to capital to invest and develop, withstand pressure from imports, etc.
Building the future of the European Union aquaculture industry
It is in the interests of the European Union to better promote this sector and to raise awareness on the part of public authorities and investors. Even if wild stocks of fish recover to Maximum Sustainable Yield levels, the rapidly expanding demand will also have to be met from aquaculture production.
The EU must put in place appropriate measures to ensure that the Community aquaculture industry can take a lead role in the production of aquatic food, technology and innovation, and the setting of standards and certification processes at European and international level. The aim of this Communication is to help bring about the conditions for a successful and sustainable aquaculture industry that can compete successfully in the market.
Public authorities should establish a predictable, consistent and cost-effective legislative framework. In order to be effective, the strategy should be supported by all. Its vision and objectives should be strengthened and relayed by public authorities at national and regional level.
Improving competitiveness, sustainability and governance
In order to increase competitiveness in the sector, it is essential to continue to support research and technological development, to promote spatial planning in coastal zones and take into account the needs of the aquaculture sector as regards the market for fishery and aquaculture products.
To guarantee the sustainable development of aquaculture, the EU must continue to support environment-friendly production methods, but also ensure that aquaculture has access to a high-quality environment particularly in terms of water quality. It must also guarantee animal welfare and health and continue to provide a high level of consumer protection.
It is important to enhance the image of European aquaculture and public authorities should improve aspects related to governance, especially in terms of reducing administrative charges, consulting stakeholders and informing the public.
Aquaculture's success depends to a great extent on the existence of an environment which is favourable to enterprises in this sector. The Commission therefore proposes to provide Member States and regional authorities with guidance, to ensure that targeted measures taken at local, national and EU level help the sector to fully exploit its assets.
Concerted action at all levels to unlock the potential of the aquaculture sector should offer many advantages. In this regard, the Commission considers that a strong and revitalised aquaculture industry will also benefit related sectors, contribute to the development of rural areas and coastal zones, and could meet the demands of consumers who will have access to high-quality food which is healthy and produced using ecological methods.
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Who wants to have dinner with Amy Goodman, co-host of Pacifica Radio's "Democracy Now"? Goodman will be in Santa Fe this week with East Timor native and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Jose Ramos Horta for a discussion on peace and democracy in general, and East Timor in particular. The discussion, called a Peace Jam, takes place at St. John's College on Saturday, April 16. Twenty lucky lefties will join Goodman for an intimate late afternoon dinner before the Peace Jam. New Mexico's KUNM 89.9 FM is distributing the 20 tickets through an auction held on their website, www.kunm.org. The minimum bid is $125, but a bid of $1,000 will automatically win you a seat at the table. The dinner, including food, wine and very lively conversation, will take place in a private dining room, the location of which will only be disclosed to auction winners. Proceeds from the auction all go to benefit KUNM. Tickets for the Peace Jam cost between $12 and $20. Call the Lensic Box Office at (505) 988-1234 for tickets and information.
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Anticipation makes everything more exciting, doesn't it? We've all been excitedly awaiting the opening of Crazy Fish, the much-hyped sushi restaurant in Nob Hill (3015 Central NE, 232-3474, next to the Lobo Theater). Owner and sushi Chef Seigo Ono, a former Albuquerque resident, came back to open his own place after a decade away. The lunch menu is accessible and affordably priced, with selections like the teriyaki salmon lunch box ($6.95): salmon served with miso soup, rice, salad or stir-fried vegetables. Other options include calamari salad ($6.25) and a barbecued eel bowl ($7.25). At dinner the menu is more exciting but not that much more expensive. A starter of edamame will run you $3.50 and creamy Asian mushroom udon pasta is $10.50. There's also a full sushi bar. Stop in and try it out. Let us know what you think.
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A new soul food kitchen has sprung up in the South Broadway neighborhood. Matriarch Katherine Bradford, aka Aunt Babe, has made the business a family affair, with three generations of the Bradford clan as helpmates. Warning: Finding the place could be tricky. You might pass right on by this nondescript white frame building. Navigate yourself to the Northwest corner of Broadway and Gibson, and look for a small, humble sign. (I'm told it will be replaced with a larger one very soon.)
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My Ass: The Other White Meat?
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Cox, 20, got help with both issues from the iParent SA program, a free, 24-hour respite service that lets parents place their children in temporary child care at one of five local YMCA affiliates or overnight at the Children's Shelter so they can attend to whatever crisis is at hand or simply take a breather.
When signing up for respite care, clients also are offered weekly in-home visits by parent-educators, who offer instruction on child development and positive parenting for seven to 10 weeks. They're referred to agencies that can help with job training, food stamps or other issues if needed.
And they're offered up to three in-home or on-site counseling sessions through a partnership with the counseling department of Our Lady of the Lake University.
"It's been incredible," Cox said of the program. "They've been there for me when no one else was, and they've guided me to be the best parent I can."
A major aim of the program is to prevent child abuse and neglect before it happens. Last year in Bexar County, more than 6,000 children were confirmed victims of such maltreatment — the highest number in the state.
Maria Vasquez, the program supervisor, said iParent aims to help parents deal with such crises as eviction, job loss, poverty, food insecurity or simply the normal stresses of parenting.
"The first thing is to put the child in a safe place," Vasquez said. "The next step is to talk with the parent, find out her situation. Often, it's simply a matter of learning the developmental stages of childhood. A parent may say, 'My child was great until she reached 2; now she's not listening to me.' We help them understand why."
At its simplest, the program provides sanctuary when parents have to be somewhere else, such as a doctor's appointment or job interview.
"We don't want people leaving a child in a car, an apartment or with somebody they don't trust," Vasquez said.
The program also offers group-based parenting education, long-term in-home visitations and case management services. Monthly get-togethers let clients meet other parents and learn about childhood health and other matters.
Often, those who use the respite service disclose that they're victims of domestic violence, Vasquez said.
"We can't make decisions for anyone," she said, "but we tell them it's not right for someone to hurt them, to call them names. Nobody deserves to be treated that way, including children. We talk to them about options, help them develop a plan for when they choose to leave."
During the day, respite care is offered at the five YMCAs and is capped at 30 placements. Stays at the Children's Shelter are limited to 72 hours.
Catherine, who didn't want her last name used for privacy reasons, recently accessed the respite service for her 18-month-old daughter while she looked for a job.
A recent arrival from Chicago, the single mother of two — her other child is 5 years old — currently lives with her kids at the Salvation Army. When she learned she had to be employed to qualify for subsidized housing through SAMMinistries, Catherine went to several job interviews with her kids in tow because she lacked child care.
"I could tell from the looks on (interviewers') faces it was a waste of my time," she said.
A case manager at SAMMinistries told her about the respite program. After using it three times, she recently found work at a local fast-food restaurant.
"I'm not going to leave my children with someone I don't know or trust," said Catherine, 23, who plans to finish her associate's degree this fall at San Antonio College.
The program, which has served almost 200 parents since it began, is funded through a $200,000 grant from the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
In most cases, callers don't have to worry about being reported to Child Protective Services, Vasquez said.
"Calling is a sign you're being a good parent," she said. "You're trying to prevent abuse or neglect from happening."
The hotline is 210-383-3239.


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BATON ROUGE, LA (AP) - Kenny Boynton scored 20 points and Florida used a 31-6 run across the halves to rout LSU 74-52 on Saturday.
Patric Young had 14 points for the Gators (12-2, 2-0 SEC). Boynton's perimeter shooting and Young's interior play were instrumental in Florida controlling the offensive end.
The Tigers (9-4, 0-2) stuck around well into the first half before Florida broke a 19-all tie with a 10-1 run to end the half, punctuated by Scottie Wilbekin's jumper at the buzzer.
Anthony Hickey scored 15 points for LSU, who have lost 4 of 7 after starting the season with six-straight wins.
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News just in. The New York Times app will be available on BB10! The (new) New York Times app was launched at the BlackBerry 10 launch event earlier today and Land of Technology were given the press release (below). The New York Times app will include more than 25 sections of news, information and opinion, videos, slide shows, graphics and blogs. Features include offline reading, cross-platform article saving, breaking news alerts and a full set of share options for articles and multimedia across social media, e-mail and the popular BlackBerry® Messenger (BBM™) app.
So far, BlackBerry world has over 70,000 apps available for the new BlackBerry 10. The addition of the New York Times app just confirms BlackBerry's commitment to getting major app vendors on board.
The New York Times Launches News App for BlackBerry 10
App Provides Optimal Reading Experience on New BlackBerry 10 Smartphones
January 30, 2013 12:00 PM Eastern Time
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The New York Times (NYTimes.com) today launched a news application for BlackBerry® 10, which delivers the latest news and award-winning journalism of The New York Times, designed and formatted for optimal reading for BlackBerry 10 smartphones.
"We're very excited to have The New York Times bring their news app to the BlackBerry 10 platform at launch"
The new app introduces a refined interface that incorporates native BlackBerry 10 features, such as the intuitive BlackBerry flow as well as a compelling design and layout.
The New York Times app includes more than 25 sections news, information and opinion, videos, slide shows, graphics and blogs. Notable features include offline reading, cross-platform article save, breaking news alerts and a full set of share options for articles and multimedia across social media, e-mail and the popular BlackBerry® Messenger (BBM™) app.
The app offers in-app authentication for subscribers for a streamlined reading experience. Non-subscribers can access the Top News section for free and can purchase digital subscriptions within the app for full access.
Denise Warren, general manager, NYTimes.com and Senior Vice President and Chief Advertising Officer, The New York Times Media Group said, "The native functionality of this new app makes it easy for BlackBerry 10 customers to uncover the layers of content available on NYTimes.com and share that content for a seamless and rich mobile experience."
"We're very excited to have The New York Times bring their news app to the BlackBerry 10 platform at launch," said Martyn Mallick, Vice President of Global Alliances and Business Development at Research In Motion. "The New York Times news app takes advantage of the unique developer conventions and frameworks in BlackBerry 10 to deliver a great app for information-hungry customers with quick and easy navigation and the ability to instantly share with any of your contacts."
The NYTimes app is available on BlackBerry® World™.
As with other New York Times news applications, the Top News section of the app is free. To access all sections of the app, a digital subscription is required. Details and pricing for these plans are available at www.NYTimes.com/Access.
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Four more Mets avoided the arbitration process and settled their contracts for the 2014 season. Daniel Murphy, Dillon Gee, Bobby Parnell and Eric Young all agreed to terms. Still unsigned is Lucas Duda.
Murphy, who hit .286 with 13 homers and 78 RBI, settled on a contract for $5.7 million, a substantial raise from the $2.95 million. Murphy will be arbitration eligible after this year and will become a free agent following the 2015 season.
Gee, who made just over $527-thousand last year, settled on $3.625 million after winning 13 games and working 199 innings.
Gee submitted a proposal for $4.05 million to which the Mets countered at $3.2 million.
Parnell, who is recovering from neck surgery, will earn $3.7 million this year, up from $1.7 million.
Finally, outfielder Eric Young, agreed to a $1.85 million contract.
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Interested in Language
I came up with the term "sillification" to describe a linguistic phenomenon I've perceived in American English among young people. I was curious what others thought about it.Sillification
A. The linguistic phenomenon in the US whereby English words are altered to form a silly-sounding variation in informal speech.
Sillification contrasts with the widespread phenomenon of forming abbreviations in American English, as words formed via sillification are often the same length as, or longer than, their original counterparts.
B. Words created through such a process.
There are various sub-sections of the sillification category, including:
- "Cutes-ifications" Words that are made to sound cutesy, usually by emulating baby talk.
- Adjectival/Noun Sillifications Silly-sounding adjectives and nouns usually formed by adding a suffix to, or another word within, an existing word.
- Silly Mispronunciations Words that are purposely mispronounced for a silly-sounding effect.
1. Regular Sillifications:
- Redonculous (ridiculous)
- Cray cray or cray (crazy)
- Driz-unk (drunk)
- Preggers (pregnant)
- Funzies (fun)
- Coolio (cool)
- Bi-atch (bitch)
- Crack-a-lackin' (crackin')
- Absotutely (absolutely)
- Dillio (deal)
2. Cutes-ifications:
- Tum tum (tummy)
- Din din (dinner)
- Doggie (dog)
- Kitty (cat)
- Horsey (horse)
- Thingies (things)
- Undies (underwear)
3. Adjectival/Noun Sillifications:
- Adding "-licious" to the ends of words, e.g. bootylicious
- Adding "-tastic" or "-tacular" to the ends of words, e.g. shit-tastic, craptacular
- Adding "-ball" to the ends of words, e.g. goofball, cornball, sketchball
- Adding "fuckin'" to the middle of an adjective, e.g. fan-fuckin-tastic
4. Silly Mispronunciations:
- Par-tay (party)
- Boo-tay (booty)
- Liberry (library)
- Tar-jay (Target)


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The fourth annual Rural County Summit drew participants from near and far - and from a wide range of agencies - who were all interested in learning more about emergency management and disaster relief from professionals who have dealt with some of the most harrowing scenarios on recent record.
These speakers came from as far away as Colorado and Texas.
You could say this past Saturday was something to cheer about.
Leroy Smith and Diamonds in the Rough presented the fourth annual Win-Win Football and Cheerleading camp July 12 at the Corry Athletic Field on West King Street in Quincy.
Win-Win stands for, "What's important now work is necessary."
Professional football players and Florida State University cheerleaders were on the scene to instruct the participants.
"This is going to be a fun time," said Smith before the event.
An apparent rift in communications between the city of Quincy's direction and Commissioner Keith Dowdell evolved into a topic of conversation at the regular July 17 meeting.
Dowdell motioned to begin the search for a new full-time city manager. Commissioner Micah Brown seconded this motion, but it failed. Commissioners Andy Gay, Derrick Elias and Daniel McMillan voted against beginning any searching for a new city manager, effectively extending Mike Wade's interim status as city manager.
The Gadsden County School District earned two unprecedented A grades in this year's state rankings. For the first time ever, Chattahoochee Elementary School, led by Principal Valencia Denson, and Havana Middle School, led by Principal Delshuana Jackson, received the highest letter grade possible.
This constitutes a clear improvement for both institutions. In both 2012 and 2013, Havana Middle School earned C grades. Chattahoochee Elementary School earned a D in 2012 and a B in 2013.
The City of Quincy made a decisive step in their latest consideration of public transportation options during the regular July 8 meeting.
Big Bend Transit currently operates the bus service for the city. Quincy pays $38,000 for the service and the county matches that amount. Quincy commissioners have expressed a desire to find a less expensive alternative.
From east to west, July 4 festivities blasted off in Gadsden County. With none of last year's foul weather to dampen the day, a picture-perfect summer weekend unfolded to celebrate the nation's revolutionary birth.
On the county's eastern side, John Scott of Fly by Nite productions was busy presiding over an all-day concert in Havana.
A traffic stop for speeding turned into a multicar chase after a Gadsden County Sheriff's Office deputy spotted two vehicles after midnight in Greensboro, northbound on Greensboro Highway. The cars were passing through a residential area marked at 35 mph. One was travelling at 45 mph, the other
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Havana residents will now have the option of paying their utility bills online via credit card. During the town council's June 24 meeting, city officials voted in favor of this new initiative that will give users a more convenient way to pay their bill online compared to limited payment options previously.
Cynthia Shingles asked Mike Wade, interim city manager, and the city commissioners to explain why her employment with the city was suddenly terminated on June 12.
She spoke at the regular June 24 commission meeting during time for public comment.
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Scientific Games Corp (SGMS) Jumps 7.45% on February 04Equities Staff Follow |
Scientific Games Corp (SGMS) was among the biggest gainers on the Russell 2000 for Thursday February 04 as the stock popped 7.45% to $5.48, representing a gain of $0.38 per share. Some 1.43 million shares traded hands on 10,625 trades, compared with an average daily volume of 1.27 million shares out of a total float of 86.23 million. The stock opened at $5.07 and traded with an intraday range of $5.76 to $4.98.
After today's gains, Scientific Games Corp reached a market cap of $472.55 million. Scientific Games Corp has had a trading range between $17.12 and $4.56 over the last year, and it had a 50-day SMA of $7.62 and a 200-day SMA of $11.68.
Scientific Games Corp develops technology-based products and services and associated contents for gaming and lottery markets. The Company's business segments are; Instant Products, Lottery Systems and Gaming.
Scientific Games Corp is based out of Las Vegas, NV and has some 9,000 employees. Its CEO is James Kennedy / Derik Mooberry / Michael Gavin Isaacs.
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12.15.12: The CCRI men's basketball team traveled to Charlestown, MA to play the Bulldogs of Bunker Hill Community College for a Region XXI non-league game on Saturday. The Knights defeated the Bulldogs 95-72. With the victory the Knights improve to 8-4 on the season and 4-2 in Region XXI play.
Both teams began the game sluggishly in this inter-league showdown before the Knights closed the first half with a 22-8 run to go into the break leading 48-34. The Knights' run was sparked by intense half-court pressure defense. In the second half the Knights expended their lead to 20 points 62-42 within the first five minutes. Both teams made some mini-runs but for the most part CCRI was able to regain a 20 point edge and go on to win by the final score of 95-72.
Leading the way for the Knights was sophomore Co-Captain Desmond Williams (Torrington, CT) scoring a game-high 23 points, a career-high eight assists and four steals. Williams was helped by his backcourt mate and Co-Captain Bryan Yarce (Cranston, RI) who scored 16 points with three assists and two blocked shots and Pat Marchand (Cranston, RI) with 15 points and nine rebounds. Rounding out the Knights' top performers was Elijah Okagbare (Bourne, MA) who added 10 points and five rebounds while Co-Captain Isaac Medeiros (Johnston, RI) added nine points, four rebounds and a blocked shot.
The Knights are back in action Wednesday the 19th at 6:00pm when they will host the Lions of Gateway Community College from New Haven, CT in another Region XXI non-league game at the Vincent A. Cullen Fieldhouse located on the CCRI Knight Campus in Warwick.
The Community College of Rhode Island, New England's largest comprehensive community college, enrolls nearly 18,000 students in credit courses and thousands more in non-credit and job training classes. Its athletic program boasts 12 varsity programs and an academic support program for all student-athletes.
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Ready for a weekend porch makeover.
Landscape architect Joann Schwarberg leads us through a weekend action plan for transforming our dead-leaf-riddled outdoor spaces into true retreats. She recently tackled her neighbors' porch and patio so the couple will be set to host a class reunion.
"Like many of our homes, these areas needed to be ready for adult entertaining and relaxing," Schwarberg says. "They needed cleaning from the crud of winter. Furniture had to be upgraded, pots needed to be bigger and color needed to be added through cushions and plants."
The timeline
Friday after work: Make a plan
Determine the project's scope. A weekend makeover can be as simple as positioning furniture and redistributing accessories. Truly updating the space can cost a little more, says interior designer Stephen Saint-Onge in his book "No Place Like Home" (Wiley; $20). "This is something you could do alone, as a fun family project or with a group of friends," Saint-Onge writes. "Instead of a book club, how about forming a makeover club?"
Take digital photos. Schwarberg documents projects by taking photographs from different angles. The "before" photos help pinpoint problems. For example, even though her neighbors' covered porch is attached to the house, it seemed a little removed.
"One way to give it more of a cocooning feeling is to use simple outdoor drapery panels," Schwarberg says. "Fabric envelops the space, makes it more welcoming."
Make a list of tasks and supplies. This includes the fun: new pillows and plants; and the mundane: cleanup.
Early Saturday: Clean like mad
Empty pots and clear out furnishings. "They need to be out of the way so you can clean the area and visualize something new," Schwarberg says.
Spruce up. Prune nearby trees and shrubs. Clear the gutters. Power wash or hose down the area of the house getting the makeover, including the walls and pavement.
Saturday afternoon: Shop around
Assess your furniture. "If the old stuff has to make it another year or two but looks pretty run down, consider painting it with one of the special spray paints made for metal or plastic furniture," Schwarberg says. "Remember to clean it thoroughly first, or the paint will flake and chip."
Consider new cushions and pillows. For cushions, Schwarberg advocates a solid neutral color.
"That neutral could be a blue, lime green or whatever," she says. "You want the cushions to be fine for any type of party, whether it's a luau or fiesta. So the (accent) pillows can be the fun patterns, but you don't want to get sick of the cushions."
Buy pots, plants and rugs. You might already have an outdoor-grade rug in your house that you can use on the patio.
Sunday after breakfast: Race to the end
Plant pots.
Arrange furniture. Schwarberg likes to place club chairs on a diagonal to create outdoor conversation areas. If you also have lounge chairs, set them in the lawn facing the patio, she says.
Place the pillows and pots.
Eat, drink and have fun. Sit back, relax and toast your hard work. Your weekend makeover will pay off all season.
Little pots tend to make the space feel cluttered.
Large pots help define space, even in small areas, and they soften hard edges.
Schwarberg's rules of thumb:
Use only pots taller than 18 inches. "You can't really get an impact or sizable planting in anything less."
Furniture was shoved up against the wall and didn't seem to belong.
A buffet with potted plants above creates an attractive, functional area.
Schwarberg's rule of thumb:
The path to the terrace should be clear and unhindered. Make it welcoming and easy to get outside.
The delicate iron furniture looked dated.
Thicker aluminum furniture adds substance.
Schwarberg's rule of thumb:
Use the style of your house as a guide. "The iron furniture was ornate and would look better at a Victorian home. This brick house has a lot of heft, so it needed furniture that's more solid."
Bright ideas
Create an outdoor coffee table: Schwarberg used two woven plastic outdoor trunks from Pier 1 Imports to create a square coffee table. The pieces can store pillows.
Consider outdoor draperies: They add coziness and make the exterior an extension of the interior. A simple bar was attached to the porch eaves, concealed by a pocket at the top of the draperies. Velcro ties on the draperies attach to the iron railing to prevent them from flapping around in the wind.
Give your patio front-door treatment: Flank your back door with a pair of large planters. If you have a single door, consider a wide mat to visually expand the space.


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Enter the World of Daisy Marc Jacobs
Next month, the newest addition to the MJ fragrance family will be available at Bloomingdale's. But if you simply can't wait, you can virtually check out Daisy Marc Jacobs right now. Daisymarcjacobs.com is a web community with games, videos and wallpapers promoting the fragrance. The catch: You have to be invited to log on. (Hey, the fashion community is nothing if not exclusive, right?)
If you're interested in taking a look at the site, don't fret: I've managed to hook up some invitations for BellaSugar readers. To find out how to sneak a peek at Daisy Marc Jacobs,
Send an e-mail to email@example.com and mention that you're a BellaSugar reader. Chloe'll hook you up with a passcode. If you're a Marc fan, you could probably spend hours on the site. Personally, I was too clumsy with the games, and too lazy to get better at them—though if the prizes were, say, Marc Jacobs handbags instead of Marc Jacobs wallpapers, I might feel differently. Let me know what you think!


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