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I'm not one to go nuts with the gardening products since a lot of required gardening materials are either one-time buys (like good shears), tools and containers that can be purchased used, or items that can be fashioned from recycled materials (i.e. plastic water bottles) — I am the queen of the plastic water bottle.
Of course I also know it's nice to buy things now and again. And I don't know what happened but it's like suddenly designers have clued into the fact that there are gardeners out there who like pretty things. The gardening world recently took a great aesthetic leap forward from out of the Den for Men Dark Green, and the Everything in Sunflowers and Cute Kitties looks of the late 80s that has been dominating mainstream gardening product design while the rest of the world has moved on.
Here's a list of nine, affordable gifts for gardeners that make sense at any time of year.
1. Herb Wild Root-a-Maker Natural Rooting Powder – $8.00 I quietly squealed inside when I first came across this item at the Richter's booth at Canada Blooms. I use rooting powder pretty regularly for taking cuttings. While you can root cuttings without powder, go homemade with willow sticks, or go chemical with any number of assorted products, I really like that Richter's has provided a natural, powder alternative to the usual stuff. I would suggest wrapping this up with a bottle of neem oil, some cuttings from your own plants, or perhaps making up a "Cuttings Kit." Otherwise it's sort of like, "Here's your jar of rooting hormone!"
2. Hanging Bubble Vases – $12.95 I love these little bubble vases, perfect for rooting cuttings or holding little cut flowers from the garden.
3. Teeny Tiny Cactus Garden – $12.50 I am so easily suckered by teeny, tiny cactus seedlings. It's fun to plant a packet of seeds and see what comes up. Sure you can just get a packet of mixed cactus seeds and package it up in a used candy tin with a bit of cactus soil and a sprinkling of gravel but…
100 Easy-to-Grow Native Plants – $19.95 Lorraine Johnson is one of my favorite gardening writers because she shares the same passion and enthusiasm for gardening as an act that can make a lot of positive change in the world and in individual lives. While I have enjoyed many of her books, the Canadian edition of this one gets the most play in my home. The quick reference charts at the back of the book make choosing native plants for your specific conditions super easy and fun rather than a hand-wringing chore.
When gardening with native plants, finding plants that are suitable to your location is key so be sure to purchase the right edition for your region.
5. Tasche Tote Bag – $19.95 I love this bag and have promoted it a few times. I purchased my hot pink bag on sale at a local designer store. It's big enough to hold tools, seeds, and more. I love that it is made of plastic and can be wiped or hosed off, unlike my canvas tool bag that has become completely coated in dirt and grime.
6. Pour & Store Watering Can – $24.99 Sure you can use just about anything that holds water as a make-shift watering can (try a plastic water bottle with holes drilled into the lid) but this can is cool. The can features a repositionable rose and a body that folds up tight for easy storage — my favourite 50 cent thrift store purchased watering can doesn't do that.
7. Carnivorous Plant Windowsill Garden – $28.75 Giving the gift of living plants can be a bit tricky since it can mean saddling your friend with the on-going care of plants that might not be their bag. I recommend this one for a more advanced gardener who is also into the more unusual and strange.
8. Lee Valley Heating Mat – $29.50 I know you're looking at this and thinking, "Ya that looks exciting" but believe me the seed-starter or cutting-rooter in your life will love it! I used to think that a $30 heating mat was another smart way to sucker 30 bucks from my wallet but it turns out they really are useful. Many seeds have a hard time germinating without bottom heat. While it is easy enough to keep the air warm enough for plants during those last days of winter, it can be hard to keep the soil warm enough for the time required to germinate a tomato or root a geranium. I have also found this mat really useful for overwintering fussy plants that suffer from "cold feet."
9. Diablo Rain Catcher – $48.00 Renee turned me onto this product a few months ago. They are a great water-saving alternative for apartment-dwellers like myself who do not have a downspout or the space for a proper rainbarrel systrem. Admitedly, a large bowl will do the trick, but these raincatchers are a lot more stylish, space efficient and easier to use than running outside with a bunch of bowls whenever the forecast threatens rain (I actually do this!). Sadly they are out of my price league but I figured they might make a great gift for someone willing to foot the hefty price-tag.


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Okay racing fans, step right up to the Kentucky Derby hype by checking out these five sites to get your thoroughbread juices flowing for tomorrow's big race:
Official site since 96 run by Churchill downs is basically what the media uses for this race as well as a data storage for all past race info. This year it has new YouTube links. You can see this years contenders during their workouts or past races.
Stands for Daily Racing Form, which is a wealth of info previously only available in printed magazines for horse racing afficianodos. Lots of links and previews of contenders. If you want deep inside info, there is a fee.
North America's most viewed thoroughbred site. This site is based on a magazine over a hundred years old based on tradition of the sport and updated daily on the developments of horse racing around the world.
Racing news from around the world including profiles of horses and jockeys for either the expert or the novice. This is the equivalent to Baseball America for MLB fans as a database site.
This site has a sub-site dedicated completely to the Kentucky Derby. This is the local newspaper for Louisville where the race is held and its a monthlong festival there. If you want to know whats going on with the hoopla around the venue, this is the place.

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Don't Waste Your Money - It's a PIT – Paid way too much money for a horrible experience. Everything is broken, and there is very little to do. What there is to do has little educational or fun value. My kids ages 4-12 hated it and were bored. I was shocked at how dirty the place was, especially the area for the toddlers and little kids. The baby area had visible dirt on the toys. Just gross. We left after an hour.
Hands-on exhibits, nature trails, and a mind-blowing IMAX Dome Theatre for kids of all ages. – Overview
The under-five set enjoys their own supervised play area, freeing older family members to hike adjoining nature trails, chase butterflies or ride the new high-wire bike. For more thrills, Florida's first IMAX Dome Theatre features bigger-than-life movies. An 82-foot-high curved screen makes you feel like you're in the movie rather than just watching it.
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Get set for a bad hair day when encountering hurricane winds at MOSI. The Gulf Coast Hurricane blows you away with 74-mile-per-hour blasts that build slowly before dissipating. Hold on to your hat and watch others get wind-whipped or tackle the hundreds of interactive exhibits that fill both buildings--but only after you get past the two huge dinosaurs guarding the lobby entrance. These skeletons tower more than three stories high and rank among the world's biggest.
Fun for all – Lots of hands on areas. Great place to take your older children. not CHEAP.
I used to enjoy MOSI every once ina while. Then managament made moves that disappointed me greatly. The first was the cancelation of the laser light shows. The shows were ALWAYS packed when I attended, so I doubt they were not money makers.
I have been unimpressed with the old wing of MOSI for years now. Most of the exhibits are obsolete, and half of them were broken during my past few visits. After visits to other museums, the lack of relevance of MOSI to Florida's science and industry fields is apparent. No attention is paid to the mining or agriculture industries.
Educational and Fun in one stop. – MOSI has the Largest Dome IMAX theater in the Southeastern United States. That coupled with all the historic, futuristic, and scientific educational attractions makes this stop one that will jog your memory banks for years to come.
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José Orlando Padrón, Chairman Jorge Padrón, President
David Savona
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Adrien Brody, September/October 2010
In September 1964, Cuban émigré José Orlando Padrón started a cigar company in Miami. His goal was modest and understandable: he wanted to make a cigar that reminded him of the smokes he enjoyed in Cuba, his former home. The road was long and difficult, interrupted by war, embargo and even a failed plot to abduct him from his cigar factory, but 46 years later Padrón's company is a leader in the world of premium, handmade cigars. His products have been named Cigar Aficionado's Cigar of the Year three times out of six contests and have never failed to place in the top three. At the age of 84, the patriarch and chairman of Padrón Cigars now works side by side with his 42-year-old son, Jorge, the president of the company.
Senior editor David Savona spent time with the Padróns recently in Nicaragua, touring their fields, factory and tobacco warehouses, smoking cigar after cigar, and sat down with Jorge and his father for a long and wide-ranging conversation about the long journey from fledgling company to industry standout. Jorge translated the portions spoken by his father.
David Savona: Señor Padrón, what has been the biggest obstacle you faced in all your years of making cigars?
José Orlando Padrón: The biggest obstacle I feel I faced was in May of 1978, when there were already problems in Estelí [Nicaragua] because of the pending war. I was going to Costa Rica. There were so many problems in Nicaragua, I was analyzing the possibility of opening a factory there. On May 24, 1978, Caesar Gadea Sr. called me at the hotel in Costa
Rica and said "Don Orlando, it's over." They burned the factory down on the 24th of May. They burned the factory and the warehouse in Estelí.
Q: So he meant your business was over?
José Orlando Padrón: Yes. The day they burned down the factory, the next day I came back to Nicaragua, to Estelí. During that time there was rioting, there was a lot of uncertainty. That day there were 18 buildings set ablaze.
Q: It must have been frightening.
José Orlando Padrón: Those moments are the moments men have to fill themselves with courage. In the face of that is when you find a person's character.
Q: Was your factory insured?
José Orlando Padrón: I had insurance, but not enough to cover the damages. I had the good fortune that many of the people who worked with us helped us and cooperated with me. A little more than 30 days later, I opened up a smaller factory in a house we had rented. I was fortunate enough that I didn't have all my raw material in one warehouse. I had it all throughout Estelí. There were people who were able to salvage some bales as [the factory] was burning. I gave a thank you gift of money, thanking them for returning it. After the fire, I went and I bought a lot of raw material, and I sorted and deveined the tobacco myself.
Q: When did you open the new factory?
Jorge Padrón: June 26, 1978.
Q: What happened then?
Jorge Padrón: After that, things really got bad in terms of war in Estelí. A lot of the employees would tell him, "Don Orlando, get out—the boys are coming."
Q: Who were the boys? The Sandinistas?
José Orlando Padrón: The rebels.
Q: Did you ever fear you would be killed?
José Orlando Padrón: I thought about a lot of things, but what other alternative is there? You just keep going forward. Having gained the experience of the fire, I started separating tobacco even more.
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Brian Emerson — El Paso, Texas, USA, — November 28, 2010 7:50pm ET
The Padrons...Truely a class act!
Robert Martin — Flushing, New York, Queens, — September 30, 2011 6:05pm ET
i agree, a true classic cigar.. that's top shelf.
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New York Life has been holding incentive meetings since 1896. That means the company and its agents are part of a long and proud tradition. It also means that if you want to change anything about those meetings, you go up against 106 years of history.
Not surprisingly, introducing technology into the meeting planning process at New York Life was not an overnight success. In fact, four years after the meeting department launched its search for software, planners are still implementing the package they chose. The big job—creating and customizing the database, which is used for registration and the management of each piece of a meeting agenda—is done. Tools that will help with budgeting and streamline the management of travel data are just coming online.
Fully automating a meeting planning department is a grueling endeavor, but planners at New York Life say it is worth the effort. By October 2001, during the first major incentive conference with the software in use, Jules del Vecchio, vice president, meetings, says, "I was like a little kid. I was jumping up and down with glee."
John Maddox, CMP, the consultant who helped the company through the process, calls New York Life's experience "a technology story with a happy ending."
The Wish List . . . and the Reality List
Just as the department was considering new technology options in late 1998, New York Life decided to bring all of its meeting planning back in house, offering up the meeting department's talent to the entire corporation. (See sidebar, page XX.) That gave the software search some urgency. "We knew [our department's] head count would not increase," says Ann Bruno, CMP, assistant vice president, meetings; therefore, the department would have to become more efficient. They could no longer manually enter registration information from all attendees, for example, nor could they go on site trying to coordinate information from multiple sources—Excel files with the data off the mainframe, an Access database, and various Microsoft Word files.
Before launching their search, del Vecchio and Bruno created a wish list. "It included everything from site selection to accounting," Bruno says. "At the beginning, we wanted the total package." They did extensive research online and narrowed the list to five software companies. Each company conducted a demo with the meeting department and representatives from New York Life's Corporate Information department—and that's when the wish list became the reality list.
It wasn't enough to find a software package that could deliver the necessary tools. Those tools had to be extremely flexible and customizable. "Our meetings are so New York Life–rich that no off-the-shelf package was going to do it for us," del Vecchio says. Specifically, Bruno explains, the software had to be able to handle New York Life's "business data"—each meeting attendee's various honors and designations, which are critical for planning tasks such as creating invitation lists for select on-site events.
This is where those 106 years of tradition come in. New York Life recognizes attendees for an exhaustive list of achievements, such as selling 100 life cases, being a member of the Million Dollar Round Table, leading the field in annuity sales, or qualifying for the meeting for the first time. (That's just a small sampling.) All of this information is stored on New York Life's mainframe, Bruno explains. Any new software package would have to integrate with the mainframe.
Then there were the security issues. Online registration would be done on the company's intranet, "which knocked out a couple of companies right there," Bruno says, because they couldn't work around the corporate firewall.
In the end, balancing the all-important business data, online registration, meeting planning tools, and budget constraints led the department to choose Isis Gold. The package delivered on the company's critical needs (the reality list) by offering:
- a way to track spending
- one database and one tracking tool to streamline the planning process
- consistency of documents, rather than a mishmash of Excel and Microsoft Word files
- online meeting registration
- a way to integrate online registration with the corporate travel department or an outside travel department
Getting Going
But that's not the end of the story. After nine months with the new software, the meeting team was not much closer to automating its planning than before. It's a tale that John Maddox, who sold them the technology package, was very familiar with.
Software sales pitches to meeting departments often go great, he says, because planners are anxious to invest in packages that promise to save them time and money. But then, he adds, a department "limps along for six months or a year" and the power of the meeting technology is never harnessed. "People don't take the time to figure out how to integrate the technology with the way each person does meeting planning," Maddox explains. "Companies need help to get up and get going."
Not long after selling New York Life on Isis Gold, Maddox left Isis and created Meetings IT, a consultancy with the specific aim of helping meeting departments make planning software work for them. Maddox is intimately famiiliar with the needs of meeting planners, having started his career as one. His goal as a consultant is to help planners "map their business processes onto the software." It's sort of like hiring a personal trainer to get your department into high-tech shape. New York Life was his first client. How They Did It
Most of the process of automating New York Life's meeting planning involved painstaking training and discussions of procedures. Where Maddox helped most, especially with his meetings background, was in translating what team members said they needed into technological functions that the corporate information department understood, and could create with the software. "John was invaluable in helping us customize the software," del Vecchio says. "He knew the right questions to ask us."
After six months, the department had the registration and event modules of the software up and running. Then they and Maddox went one step further. They put the software to the test at New York Life's 2001 Partners Meeting in Phoenix.
The meeting, which draws 600 attendees, was being run with an incentive house using its own software. On site, the New York Life crew used the new Isis software to do the same functions, such as check-in, and run the same reports, such as activity counts, "right next to the technology the incentive house was using," del Vecchio explains. "We wanted to see how far off we were. We were very close." They even decided to take a crack at the Honor Dinner seating, traditionally the biggest meeting bugaboo. "We pulled it off," Bruno says. "We were only two people short. [The incentive house] was way off."
With the cooperation of New York Life's managing partners (who were the delegates at the Partners Meeting), Bruno also tested the new registration system. The MPs agreed to register twice, once through the old system and once through the new system. Again, the new system came through with flying colors.
With its value proven, the software went into full swing at the 2001 Executive Council meeting in October at Opryland. The Executive Council is a major undertaking: 3,200 attendees in four waves. In the past, the department had used an Access database plus Excel files to piece together invitation lists and complete other tasks, such as seating for the Honor Dinner, an 800-person event with very specific constraints. A home-office executive must be seated at each table to act as host, trophy winners must be seated at the front, the offices must be grouped in a certain way, the list goes on. In addition to the seating subtleties, there is a separate dinner for kids, but kids over a certain age are invited to come to the Honor Dinner if they want to.
In other words, there's plenty of possibility for last-minute changes. "In the past [the planners] had the nightmare of 20 or 30 people standing outside the Honor Dinner while they made changes and tried to seat them," Maddox says. With the new system in place, he says, "There were no changes the day of the dinner."
The fix was twofold. First, the software was customized so that indicators (the attendees' various honors, which office he or she is from, and so on) could be added to each attendee's database listing. (Most have multiple indicators, notes Bruno: "That's where the fun begins.") Then a program was created to prioritize those indicators and come up with the seating plan. That was the heavy lifting.
The second part of the fix was as simple as creating a checklist for attendees to go over at the registration table that verified their guests, activities, and dinner attendance. "It's a huge report to run," says database manager Kim Quimby, "but it's great to have the checklist. It's saved us so much time." Those checklists become part of a daily change sheet that is used to update the database on site.
Both of these innovations have helped del Vecchio's relationship with his hotel partners as well. "Opryland was an absolute joy for me," he says. "The year before I was doing seating up to 5 p.m. that day and the hotel was on my back: Are the three VIP tables going to be rounds of 10? 12? 8? Now it's finalized a day ahead of time." Up Next
The department's latest technological leap was the purchase earlier this year of a Central Reservation System interface. When New York Life works with a travel company on booking group air, the new interface electronically collects travel data from the travel company's CRS and plugs it into Isis Gold.
With that in place, the department continues its training on the software. "The biggest ongoing challenge is that we don't have all of the modules open yet," del Vecchio says. Maddox is still involved, helping the department unbundle all of the software package's capabilities and put them to work. The budgeting module, for example, will automatically calculate a meeting's total cost as attendee numbers change and other adjustments are made and will track the history of meeting spending, while the task management module will take novice planners through every step of planning a New York Life meeting. Del Vecchio expects that both will be up and running by 2004.


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The nation's top football recruit will consider more than just football when he makes his college decision.
That fact became clear this week when defensive end Da'Shawn Hand from Woodbridge (Va.) Senior High School announced his top three schools are Alabama, Florida and Michigan. Missing was Virginia Tech, once considered by many analysts to be the favorite to land Hand.
What took Virginia Tech and South Carolina, another school Hand was considering, out of the running? It was academics, not football.
"I eliminated Virginia Tech because they don't offer a sports marketing program," Hand said, according to SB Nation. "And with South Carolina, the professor just didn't wow us. I have the utmost respect for Virginia Tech and South Carolina and their coaches and wish them the best of luck."
It's a strong statement by Hand, who's ranked the nation's No. 1 prospect by Rivals. Prospects often mention their education as an important factor in their recruitment but rarely eliminate schools so early in the process simply based on academic concern.
That's what helped the top three schools Hand is considering.
"At Michigan, the (sports marketing) program was so impressive, I wanted to sign up right there," he said. "During my visit to Alabama, I met the dean of their (sports marketing) program, and it's an excellent program. He actually played football and he gets it. And I haven't been to Florida yet, but I've heard their defensive coaching staff and that defensive line with coach (Brad) Lawing and coach D.J. Dunkin is amazing. And Alabama's engineering program was working on a $25 million project when I was down there."
As impressive as it is that Hand is focused on academics, the story will end up being the impact he can make as a football player.
Michigan is considered the favorite to land Hand, according to analysts at 247Sports. Among the analysts making their prediction, 55 percent predict Hand will pick Michigan. But not everyone has updated their predictions, with 12 percent of the votes still going to Virginia Tech.
JC Shurburtt was one analyst to switch his prediction to Alabama, citing a "source" as the reason for picking the Crimson Tide. And there's plenty of time for things to change between now and the day Hand signs with a school. But one thing is for sure: Hand will consider more than just football.
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Williams chooses Kentucky
Add Stanley Williams to the growing list of prospects who want to play for Kentucky.
The running back from George Walton Academy in Bethlehem, Ga., committed to the Wildcats on Thursday. He previously committed to Georgia and held offers from schools such as Auburn, LSU, Missouri, South Carolina, Clemson and Wisconsin.
"The atmosphere (at Kentucky) is unbelievable!!!" Williams wrote in a text message to Rivals.
Kentucky's success in recruiting is pretty unbelievable, too. Williams' commitment to the Wildcats follows pledges earlier this week from Ohio safeties Mike Edwards and Darius West and Crestview, Fla., defensive end Denzel Ware.
Kentucky's 2014 class, which has 16 commitments, is ranked No. 3 in the nation by Rivals. Texas A&M (No. 1) and Tennessee (No. 2) are the only schools ahead of Kentucky.
It's clear coach Mark Stoops has elevated the Wildcats' recruiting to a level the program has never seen. The highest a Kentucky class has ever been ranked after signing day is 29th, which was accomplished by Stoops in February. He looks to be in great position to shatter that record by Feb. 5.
Kentucky has plenty to sell as it puts together the rest of the class. The Wildcats have eight commitments from the state of Ohio, a critical area to their success on the recruiting trail. And they've picked up pledges from other talent-rich areas, including Stone Mountain, Ga., and Olney, Md.
Then there's Drew Barker. The highly-touted quarterback from Conner High School in Burlington, Ky., helped give Kentucky some in-state credibility last month when he chose the Wildcats over South Carolina and Tennessee. Now he's trying his best to help Kentucky on the recruiting trail.
I told you all this would be the best class in UK history! We are turning dreams into REALITY!!! #UK2014 #TurnUp
— -Drew Barker- (@D_Barker7) June 13, 2013
There's Georgia's recruiting momentum
It's only been a week since this writer brought up Georgia's need for recruiting momentum. And the Bulldogs appear to have it.
The latest good news for Georgia came Thursday when cornerback Malkom Parrish from Brooks County High School in Quitman, Ga., committed to the Bulldogs. He chose Georgia over Georgia Tech and held offers from Kentucky, Missouri, Tennessee, Vanderbilt and North Carolina.
Parrish told UGASports.com that Mark Richt and his staff gave Georgia the edge.
"The coaching staff let me know that I can't go wrong with Georgia," Parrish said. "They send many people to the NFL and they also have a great education. I think that is the place for me."
Parrish, who's ranked the nation's No. 7 cornerback by Rivals, gives Georgia nine commitments for the 2014 class. His pledge follows the commitment of running back Cedartown (Ga.) High School's Nick Chubb, who's the highest-rated running back in the state of Georgia by Rivals.
Middle school madness continues
It was a busy week on the middle school recruiting trail for college coaches.
First, Southern California received a commitment from eighth-grade wide receiver Nathan Tilford from Upland, Calif.
"I was speechless," Tilford told NBCLosAngeles.com. "I said yes right away. That has been my dream school. This is where I wanted to go, and I made it here."
Making it "here" has to mean to the point of receiving an offer, which is far from official for the class of 2017 standout. But he's not the first middle school prospect to receive an offer from a college or even commit to one.
Not to be outdone by its rival, UCLA offered a scholarship to quarterback Lindell Stone, an eighth-grader from Southlake, Texas. He was grateful for the offer but also added some perspective to it.
"We're really not focused on recruiting right now," Stone said. "We're more focused on getting on the field at high school and helping a team win a championship, but this is big. It's finally showing how hard I've worked."
Coaches are working harder than ever to recruit prospects before they reach high school.
Cornerback Jairus Brent won't be in high school until 2015, but he already has a scholarship offer. Kentucky offered the seventh-grader from New Albany, Ind., earlier this week.
How big was the news when Brent, a member of the 2018 class, found out he had received a scholarship offer?
"It's not a big deal," he said. "It's just an offer."


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DeSoto's big win, Grayson's loss highlight Week 14 playoff games
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DeSoto showcased its lightning fast offense in its blowout win over Coppell
Robert Nkemdiche and Grayson were had their season ended in the second round
Mentor's spectacular run was finally ended at the hands of a faster Whitmer side
The Texas state playoffs are picking up steam and another team may have their season ended in a court room. Only a handful of teams remain, and Week 14 provided plenty of playoff action.
DeSoto sprints to next round: Led by a running back that will join Oregon's quick-strike attack next season, Dontre Wilson and DeSoto (Texas) run arguably one of the most dizzying offenses in Texas. The Eagles' renowned speed attack has put up totals as high as 76, and they still haven't scored fewer than 37 points this season.
That was all supposed to change in the Division I Region I area playoff against a vaunted Coppell (Texas) defense, which was allowing only 8.1 points per game entering Saturday's matchup.
It didn't, and after a 42-14 blowout of the Cowboys, DeSoto may be considered the favorites to win the coveted Texas Class 5A State Championship.
The Eagles electrified an announced audience of 12,000 at brand new Eagles Stadium in Allen, Texas, racking up 545 yards of offense and racing out to an early lead that essentially decided the game in the first half.
DeSoto was the stronger team, but it is a bitter, unfortunate end of the season for Coppell. One of the top teams in the state all year, the Cowboys suffered a significant tragedy in the middle of the season when co-captain Jacob Logan was killed in a cliff diving accident. Logan was one of the team's stars and was being recruited to play collegiately. Coppell players wore Logan's number 21 on the side of their helmets.
DeSoto is scheduled to face Bowie (Arlington, Texas) in the Class 5A Division I Region I semifinal, but that matchup could be in jeopardy. Bowie is awaiting a ruling from the University Interscholastic League regarding a transfer student's eligibility. If Bowie is removed from the playoffs, DeSoto would play Franklin (El Paso, Texas), which Bowie defeated 31-14 this past Friday.
Bowie could be the second high-profile high school team to be eliminated by a court; Goose Creek (S.C.) was controversially eliminated from their state playoffs last week after using an ineligible player earlier in the season even after the team self-reported the violation.
Nkemdiche drama to start again after Grayson loses: Initially considered a state title favorite, the Grayson Rams (Loganville, Ga.) were knocked out of the state playoffs by North Gwinnet (Suwanee, Ga.) 28-10 in the second round of the GHSA 6A Playoffs. Exceptionally talented, but at times chronically underperforming, the defending champion Rams only trailed 9-3 at half before surrendering 19 points in the second half.
Armed with arguably the top player in the nation (defensive end Robert Nkemdiche) and several other Division-I recruits (running back Wayne Gallman, defensive backs David Kamara and Kasey Gaines, linebacker Zach Barnes), the loss was both shocking and obviously disappointing to the defending champions.
Now, the speculation turns to Nkemdiche and his teammates. Nkemdiche, who was previously committed to Clemson with both Gallman and Kamra, visited Oxford, Miss., for the Egg Bowl on Saturday with Kamara. The star defensive end has been linked to Ole Miss, where his brother, Denzel, plays, after he recently decommitted from Clemson.
Moller, Whitmer to square off for Ohio state final: We have documented incredible performances of quarterback Mitch Trubisky and Mentor (Ohio) over the last two weeks. Between the stunning comeback against top-ranked St. Edward (Lakewood, Ohio) or the triple-overtime win over one of the nation's finest in St. Ignatius (Cleveland), the favorite for Ohio's Mr. Football and the Cardinals appeared destined for the Ohio state title.
They weren't. Perhaps out of gas from the previous two weeks or from an inability to stop the run, Mentor's magical run concluded with a 62-34 loss to Whitmer (Toledo). Whitmer quarterback Nick Holley outdueled Trubisky, steamrolling the Cardinals' defense for 395 combined yards and four total touchdowns. Whitmer advances to its first state title; it had lost to St. Edward and St. Ignatius the last two years, both of which would eventually win the state title.
Archbishop Moeller (Cincinnati) advanced with a heart-stopping 26-21 win over Pickerington North (Pickerington, Ohio) in Dayton. Pickerington running back Godwin Igwebuike (a Northwestern commit) was stopped one yard short of the goal line with 32 seconds remaining, and Moeller (11-3) advanced to the championship despite facing a brutal schedule this year.
Quick Hits: Anybody listening to Manti Te'o during his postgame interview may have noticed his shout-out to his cousin at Kahuku (Hawaii) -- the Raiders knocked off Punahou (Teo's alma mater in Honolulu) 42-20 for the Hawaii state championship. Te'o's message for Punahou? "Get back to work." ... Hamilton (Chandler, Arizona) exacted revenge on Mountain Pointe (Phoenix) by beating them 31-16 in the AIA Division I State Championship. Mountain Pointe topped Hamilton in the first game of the season, 17-14. ... Wide receiver Brian Lemelle of Bishop McDevitt set the Pennsylvania career pass receiving record according to the Harrisburg Patriot-News. After catching nine balls for 121 yards, Lemelle now has 251 career catches for 4,347 yards -- both Pennsylvania records.
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Record: 12-0
Previous rank: 1
Last week: Defeated Venice (Fla.) 56-7
Next week: vs. Central (Fort Pierce, Fla.) in FHSAA Class 7A Regional Final
The Hurricanes logged another easy win against Venice, which sets up a matchup with undefeated Central in next week's regional final.
Record: 13-0
Previous rank: 2
Last week: Defeated Mount Si (Snoqualmie, Wash.) 37-7
Next week: vs. Eastside Catholic (Sammamish, Wash.) in the WIAA 3A Finals
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Record: 12-0
Previous rank: 3
Last week: Defeated Riverside (La.) 62-10
Next week: vs. Springfield (La.) in the Class 3A Semifinals
Make it 26 in a row for Curtis, which should advance easily to the state finals.
Record: 12-0
Previous rank: 4
Last week: Defeated Langham Creek (Houston) 56-0
Next week: vs. La Porte (Texas) in the Conference 5A Divison 2 Area regionals
Katy has now beat its two playoff opponents by a combined score of 133-7. It should get a more difficult test from 11-1 LaPorte, but the Tigers will probably keep rolling.
Record: 12-0
Previous rank: 8
Last week: Defeated Coppell (Texas) 42-14
Next week: vs. Bowie (Texas) or Franklin (El Paso, Texas) in Class 5A Division I Area Regionals
DeSoto gets the big bump after its convincing victory over one of Texas's top squads.
Record: 12-0
Previous rank: 5
Last week: Defeated Amador Valley (Pleasanton, Calif.) 49-0
Next week: vs. James Logan (Union City, Calif.) in the CIF North Coast Section Division I Championship
The Spartans have hiccuped at times this season, so it remains to be seen how they will handle a red-hot Logan side for all the marbles.
Record: 14-0
Previous rank: 6
Last week: Defeated East Mallard Creek (Charlotte, N.C.) 27-0
Next week: vs. Jack Britt (Fayetteville, N.C.) in the NCHSAA 4AA Championship
Last week's shutout should propel the Bulldogs nicely into their state championship game against star wide receiver Jalen McDaniel and Jack Britt.
Record: 13-0
Previous rank: 7
Last week: Defeated Rancho Cucamonga 34-0
Next week: vs. Centennial (Corona, Calif.) in the CIF Southern Section Inland semifinals
This may be the most impressive hidden victory of the weekend. The Broncos had some defensive lapses in the early parts of the season, but they have been tremendous since October. Now, they will face off with Centennial for the third consecutive season to decide the CIF crown.
Record: 12-0
Previous rank: 9
Last week: Idle
Next week: vs. Memphis University in the Tennessee Boys State Football II-AA Championship
The Tigers got the week off before putting their 20-game win streak on the line in the state title.
Record: 10-0
Previous rank: 10
Last week: Defeated American Heritage (Delray Beach, Fla.) 34-17
Next week: vs. Clearwater Central Catholic (Clearwater, Fla.) in the Florida Class 3A State Semifinals
It was supposed to be one of the best games in Florida this year, and it appeared to be that way when American Heritage headed to the locker room up 17-12. Then, the second half started. University throttled the Stallions in the second half and advanced to play Clearwater Central Catholic.
Next five: Our Lady of Good Counsel (Olney, Md.), Whitmer (Toledo), Narbonne (Harbor City, Calif.), Trinity (Louisville), Bentonville (Arkansas).
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so, technically speaking i can set up in basement production line of homebrew upmixes and make the fortune
by selling this crap thru amazon?
This doesn't surprise me, but it does bum be me out a lttle since his mixes might have been better than JG's
@wanners: Jero's mixes aren't better than Guthrie's. Trust me; I've HEARD them (on those rare occasions, that is, when Mr. Jero's homemade discs didn't malfunction in BOTH my Sony and Yamaha BD players), and they're simply nowhere near being in that league. @LizardKing: Well, the Wall box will be out in March 2012 and will contain 5.1 mixes. As for "Animals," I'm hoping it's high on the Floyd's list -- that album was somewhat poorly recorded because of the band's difficulties with its own Britannia Row Studios; despite that or perhaps even because of it, I think it could be sorted out very nicely.
Maelje and Mr Jero's multiple personalities are duking it out WWF style on the Amazon listing http://www.amazon.com/Its-baaaa-aack...sin=B006F4S0CU its very entertaining but I'm trying to work, I suspect it won't last on the site too long this time
He who laughs last.......thinks slowest
I especially like the title listed on Amazon
"The Best of Pink Floyd - Alexander Jero Custom Audiophole Presentation [7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio Discs] [Audio Art on Blu-ray]"
Perhaps he was trying to spell Audiofool
He who laughs last.......thinks slowest
A pal of mine sent an email tonight to Kyla Mullins, general counsel for EMI. He asked that she confirm or deny that PF authorized this release. He also asked that, if it's not legit, EMI and the band make statements to that effect so that unsuspecting Floyd fans won't be bilked out of their money -- and that the product be pulled off amazon's site. He's to let me know as soon as he hears back.
As for my exchange on amazon tonight with Mr. Jero (he actually admitted, at one point, that it was him, all I can say is ... mind-blowing. His incompetence is matched only by his hostility. Check it out:
My $26.99 order shipped from Amazon this morning. I'll give this a review later in the week.
tomwrock, are you really serious about this? my order was cancelled.
Wow, its almost entertaining, wish it was a cable show. Does Amazon ever monitor what gets put up there? Talk about And now for something different...
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So how actually does this guy produce his mixes anyway? I'm curious as to what the end result of all this actually is.
This is just strange on a thousand levels. How does one get something this bootleg all the way up to being sold on Amazon?
There are some strange characters in the surround world. I am never THAT surprised.
Most bizarre!
You know what's wierd? His HD-DVD releases (at least the ones that I bought) were not that bad and did not look like boots. I wonder if he lost a lot of money by hitching onto HD-DVD right away instead of Blu-Ray?
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3333 Blue Diamond Rd, Las Vegas, NV | Directions 8913936.041674 -115.185000
Neighborhoods: Enterprise
Really, really delicious food. Been back 3 times already, and plan to go back even more!
The Best Value In Vegas – For the money, you can't beat Twin Creeks at the Silverton. Their Classics menu offers dinners in the $20 plus range, including salad and two sides -- it's cheaper than a buffet, a lot healthier and a lot better. We've been there three times and think it's the best value in
Vegas -- by far.
Bargain priced tapas – 05/11 Twin Creeks is one of our favorite restaurants, offering high quality food at reasonable prices in a refined atmosphere, but tonight we were there for the tapas. On Tuesday through Thursdays evenings between 6PM and 8PM, all tapas and specialty drinks are available at ½ off menu prices. We were offered a choice of seating in the bar area or restaurant proper, choosing the latter. Our first order was bacon wrapped dates sprinkled with blue cheese in a red wine reduction ($3.50, 3 stars) and roasted paquillo peppers stuffed with a garlic cream cheese that were beyond delicious ($3.50, 5 stars). The second order included calamari with a delicious chipotle aioli ($4, 2.5 stars) and 6 mini meatballs in an amazing sherry tomato sauce ($3, 4 stars). Our last order was the delicious paquillo peppers.($3.50, 5 stars).
Note: we were told that beginning in June, happy hour seating would be confined to the bar area.
12/09 The restaurant was not as busy as on past visits and I now suspect corners are being cut to bolster the bottom line. We were served a basket of artisan bread and each ordered the prime rib, medium rare, along with asparagus and a baked potato. The prime rib was cooked as ordered, but it was exceptionally fatty. The baked potato was overcooked and even the asparagus spears were not as tasty or crisp as in the past. To put the nail in the coffin, our server was a bit too lackadaisical. As silver card holders our entrees were ½ off.
09/09 As their advertisement states, this restaurant offers "Strip quality dining at stripped down prices". We were served a basket of artisan rolls to start off. Both of us ordered the queens cut roast beef, medium rare, off the Classics section of the menu. Our entrees included a very good house salad and two sides. Ann chose mashed potatoes and steamed asparagus. I selected broccolini and asparagus while requesting balsamic vinegar which our server indicated would have to come from another of their restaurants.
Our prime ribs were more than ample, perfectly cooked and the best I have had in ages. Given the quality of our entrees, the attentive service, reasonable pricing and overall ambiance, it is difficult to beat Twin Creeks, but it got better. The Silverton has a long running a 2/1 dining special for its Silver and above cardholders. The total bill charged to my wife's slot card was only $20 plus applicable tax.
04/09 Update: This restaurant has proven to be one of our favorites in terms of quality, price and service. We received a basket of mixed rolls followed by a salad of spring greens lightly dressed with a balsamic vinaigrette. My wife ordered the 6 ounce filet mignon medium rare while I chose the fresh fish of the day, sea trout over a very dense broth with roasted yellow and red pear tomatoes and red peppers. Both entrees included mashed potatoes and steamed asparagus. My wife said she did not have room for a dessert, but I ordered a tiramisu which we both ended up sharing – go figure. I used a $50 certificate purchased from a local radio station.
12/09 The restaurant was not as busy as on past visits and I now suspect corners are being cut to bolster the bottom line. We were served a basket of artisan bread and each ordered the prime rib, medium rare, along with asparagus and a baked potato. The prime rib was cooked as ordered, but it was exceptionally fatty. The baked potato was overcooked and even the asparagus spears were not as tasty or crisp as in the past. To put the nail in the coffin, our server was a bit too lackadaisical.
The Best Value in Vegas! – We were pleasantly surprised by this steakhouse -- which is at Silverton, a favorite among the locals. We visited in December when all the restaurants in the hotel were offering 2 for 1 entrees. Imagine this: we had the mid-size cut of prime rib, salad, baked potato and exceptionally good steamed asparagus and the entire bill with tax was $20.36! If would have been a great value at the regular price, let alone the discounted price -- and it was great. This was food heaven!
Best restaurant outside of the LV Strip – TwinCreeks is a wonderful surprise. The Silverton is not a well known hotel/casino in Las Vegas and well off the strip. I was very pleasantly surprised when Twin Creeks opened, as I thought I could finally get a decent bottle of wine and good bourbone at the Silverton, where my company puts me up. I was even more surprised when I ate dinner there for the first time. The staff is attentive and friendly, and the food is excecllent. Try their lobster bisque, as it is different from most bisques I have had and absolutely great. I have eaten there about four times now and never had something I didn't totally enjoy.
Amazing food, atmosphere and service – As a local, I tend to be a bit picky when it comes to restaurants since there are so many options here in Vegas. After visiting Twin Creeks, I can say that it is truly a hidden gem off the beaten path of the Strip. The food is to die for (be sure to try the roasted monkfish), the room is gorgeous (highlighted by a stunning rock wall) and the service is excellent. At the bar, the resident mixologist (John DuPont) is both talented and friendly...willing and able to discuss the inspiration behind several of his liquid creations.
I highly recommend Twin Creeks to anyone!
Upscale, boutique steak and seafood restaurant has a loungy, lodge-like setting. – In Short
In keeping with the Silverton's outdoor theme, the Twin Creeks dining room is a rustic space with the focal point being a rock wall with colored LED lights aimed at it. Starters here include pan seared scallops, foie gras and sesame seared ahi tuna. Meat lovers will sink forks into tender cuts of beef running up from the 8-ounce filet to a mammoth 40-ounce porterhouse. Twin Creeks also serves an Elysian Fields farm lamb shank, roasted monkfish and butter-poached lobster.
Great in Comparison – I have eaten at almost all local steakhouses. Twin Creeks is by comparison the best value and 'bang for the buck'. The prices are very reasonable and my friends & I enjoy the 'sides' coming with the steaks. This is an added plus that reduces the bill by over $10 from a comparable steakhouse. I haven't had a bad experience at this restaurant and will continue to frequent.
Best deal for quality steak – corn fed beef with great atmoshere and reasonable priced. terrific
Needs help but close to perfect – I has Oysters for an app and I am so picky about oysters and these were perfection. The raw bar guy schucking those things needs a raise. The horseradish they make there is incredible and wasabi hot! This was the highlight, now I go on.
I had a NY steak, it was beautiful and thick. I ordered med rare and it was beyond rare. I was getting full so I did not send it back. My husband had the Osso Bucco which I realize is a fatty piece of meat but meat was missing and he ate none of it. So I oredered creme brulee for dessert and the top was crispy and wonderful but what was underneath was runny and yucky. I would go here again, I think they can do better and will. My server Brian was awesome and so was the Thai bus guy, very nice man.
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Baby Boy Thanks Card
When creating multiple thank you cards, this cute card made with clear stamp sets from Inkadinkado® is a perfect choice.
Designed by Heather Garl for Inkadinkado®
Material List
- Inkadinkado® Clear Stamp Sets:
Baby Boy © Brenda Walton
Thankful for Everything
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- Chalk Inks: Charcoal, Blue
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- EK Success® 3D Dots Adhesive Foam 1/8-inch Squares
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- Corner Rounder Punch
- Glue
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Project Instructions
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Note: Finished size is 4¼-inches x 5½-inches.
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Use white cardstock to create a top-folding card. Round the bottom corners and tint all edges of the card with blue ink.
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Cut a 3¾-inch x 2½-inch rectangle from pattern paper and round the corners. Tint the edges with charcoal ink, then glue the rectangle near the top of the card.
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Cut a 3½-inch x 5/8-inch strip from another pattern paper and round the left edge. Tint the edges with charcoal ink, then glue the strip near the bottom right corner of the card.
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Stamp "Thanks" above the strip with charcoal ink.
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Stamp the elephant image on white cardstock three times, using charcoal ink for two of them and blue ink for the third one. Trim around one of the charcoal images to form a rectangle. Round the corners of the rectangle and tint the edges with blue ink. Attach the rectangle in the center of the pattern paper rectangle using foam adhesive squares.
Step: 7
Cut out just the ear from the other charcoal image and tint the edges with charcoal ink. On the blue image cut out just the blanket section.
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Glue the blue blanket section on top of the blanket on the charcoal elephant
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Place a foam adhesive square on the ear of the charcoal elephant, then attach the cut-out ear on top of it.
Use photo as a guide and follow manufacturer's instructions for all products used.
Heat set the inks to prevent smearing and fading.


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