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By Gary Brown
The announcement from eight Division III schools recently of a new conference being formed continues several years of conference shuffling in a division that doesn't often grab headlines for that sort of behavior.
Twenty-two of the division's 42 conferences have either experienced a membership change since 2009 or are facing one next year. And that's after entirely new conferences were formed in 2006, 2007 and 2008 that shook up the landscape then, too.
With no TV contracts at stake or mega-corporate sponsorship dollars to seek, Division III schools are moving for different reasons.
"It's increasingly important for institutions to align themselves with schools of similar academic standing, resources and support," said Chris Martin, current chair of the Division III Management Council and commissioner of the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin.
Among the more recent changes:
Not all of those moves were for the same reason, of course, but they continue a trend of increasing movement in a division not known for it.
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Dick Rasmussen, commissioner of perhaps the most geographically expansive conference in Division III – the University Athletic Association, which spans from Atlanta to Boston to Chicago to St. Louis – said historically, Division III conferences were allegiant to geography, but more and more over the last 20 years conferences have come together under the umbrella of "institutional association."
"In some cases, the splitting off from larger conferences has been driven by institutional association or identity – trying to ensure that they are grouped with institutions of similar mission and philosophy, resources and academic standing," he said.
The most seismic shift of 2011 – the split from the 12-member Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference to form the new eight-member Southern Athletic Association – was a product of logistics more than a break in philosophy.
The SAA begins operating next year with seven schools that are completing stints as members of the SCAC (Birmingham-Southern College, Centre College, Hendrix College, Millsaps College, Oglethorpe University, Rhodes College and the University of the South) and one current provisional DIII member (Berry College) that is on track to reach active status by 2013-14.
Jay Gardiner, the athletics director at Oglethorpe who was named interim commissioner of the new SAA, said the move – driven by presidents – was about mitigating missed class time and reducing travel costs for a league that had grown to stretch from Texas and Colorado to Georgia.
"This is about playing against like-minded schools in a way that minimizes missed class time and focuses on academic success of student-athletes," Gardiner said. "That's not to say the remaining SCAC members are not 'like' those that are leaving – on the contrary. We're all liberal arts institutions between 1,000-2,200 students and consider ourselves similar academically. There was no hidden agenda here or bad blood or seeking a competitive advantage – it was simply about geography and what made sense financially."
Dwayne Hanberry
SCAC Commissioner Dwayne Hanberry said the league had actually been talking about expanding from 12 to 16 and splitting into divisions as a way to mitigate some of the travel and cost concerns, but members couldn't agree on how or whether to pursue that option more aggressively.
Hanberry emphasized that the SCAC didn't set out to establish such a challenging geographical footprint when it was established as the College Athletic Conference in 1962, but the academic standards and broad-based sports philosophy that league members demanded forced them into a more expansive growth pattern in a region not overly populated with Division III schools to begin with.
"As Division III has grown over the past 20 years, though, it became more plausible for those eight schools to realize that they could put together a league that made more sense geographically and took away some of the travel burden," Hanberry said. "I don't begrudge them that."
For the remaining members of the SCAC – Austin College, Colorado College, the University of Dallas, Southwestern University (Texas) and Trinity University (Texas) – the task is to rebuild. Hanberry said the group is determined to either meet or exceed the required seven-member minimum for AQ status before the two-year grace period expires. He said the group is committed to finding schools that fit the same academic and broad-based sponsorship criteria that have characterized the SCAC from its inception.
The SCAC-SAA shift isn't the only change coming up. Others include:
New Liberty League Commissioner Tracy King says the musical chairs aren't done, either. He's in an interesting position to observe it, having been commissioner of the Skyline Conference for six years before taking the Liberty League job this summer.
Tracy King
"The conferences that are more diverse appear to be taking the biggest hit," he said. "When I was with the Skyline, we lost five schools to five different conferences and then added four others. But the Skyline is a diverse mix of public and private and denominational schools. A lot of the schools leaving the more diverse conferences are joining conferences based on institutional and academic profile.
"It's not necessarily a bad thing for the division, because it's forcing schools and conferences to assess what they want to be."
Empire 8 Commissioner Chuck Mitrano said Division III's emphasis on presidential leadership is making a difference in conference alignment, too. The more that the presidents have become engaged in the governance structure and in the process of conference alignment, the more movement there has been, he said.
Chuck Mitrano
"It's part of our growth and evolution, both as conferences and as a division," Mitrano said. "Ultimately, institutions have to be comfortable with their affiliations, and that's not to say that they weren't comfortable with their former conference. Their presidents may feel, though, that they more closely align with a different set of institutions."
Oglethorpe's Gardiner said presidents were certainly behind the formation of the Southern Athletic Association.
"Division III has emphasized presidential leadership, and this certainly has been an example," he said. "Our presidents have been right there from the very beginning in all aspects of decision-making. They set goals and values, and the bylaws all align with those. This is a presidential-led conference, to be sure. The presidents took into account their entire institution, not just athletics, when it came to making this decision."


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Angus here - I took a look at what a new ownership regime in Dallas means (hint: good things). Expect them to get back to contention in the West very, very quickly. A Bright Future in Dallas.
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I almost don't want to do the ramblings today, and just ride the wave of awesomeness that Ryan Ma laid down yesterday. What a gem. Seriously, take a look if you missed it (hit 'next' at the bottom, or you can always access archived ramblings via the 'Free Features' link along the top).
With Brandon Prust suspended for one game, I have a feeling that Brandon Dubinsky returns to the lineup. He's getting closer and closer. Mats Zuccarello is also close, but will probably need a few days yet.
My take on the Tom Renney move? Well, it wasn't deserved, I do agree with some Edmonton media on that point, but it was either let him go now… or wait until 20 games into the season and fire him. At least this way, you're not firing him – you're just not re-signing him. And I say "20 games in" because I don't think the kids will go into games thinking 'win' while he's at the helm now. To them, it's status quo. A new coach will mean a new attitude. It was the right move at the right time. I have more thoughts on this move in the Dobber's Take section of the forum.
What Mike Smith is doing for the Coyotes is far better than Ilya Bryzgalov ever did – and Bryzgalov was pretty damn good in Phoenix. Smith's performance is second – in recent memory - only to Jonathan Quick. Smith has faced 151 shots in four games – nine went in. But he won Sunday's game on his own.
By comparison, Quick has faced 91 shots and has allowed five.
Once Darryl Sutter took over as coach, Trevor Lewis' ice time shot right up. In the postseason it's been up around 14 or 15 minutes each game. Prior to Sunday, he had points in three straight. And Sunday he had a team-high five shots on goal. His six playoff points are one shy of his total for the entire regular season. He's an underrated point producer who has been used on a checking line. But I can see him topping 30 points next year, and then breaking through the following year – his fourth – with something like 50. He should top out in the 45 to 60 range, if he gets the opportunity down the road, stays healthy, and meshes with linemates.
Hockey Pool situation, following up on my note last week (keeper league, 11th year, I've never won the playoff trophy, which is called the Dobber Cup – so you can understand why I want it). Thanks to Mike Smith's shutout (and Vermette's assist) I am first with 101 points. The lowdown:
First – me. 101 points with Smith, Vermette, Stoll, Del Zotto left
Second place – 95 points with Dubinsky, Anisimov, Stepan
Third place – 86 points with Brown, Williams
Fourth – 75 points with Lundqvist, Whitney, Elias
Fifth – 71 points with Quick, Doughty, Kovalchuk
I think Sunday's six points put me out of reach on the fifth-place team and fourth-place team. It will also be tough for Brown and Williams to combine for 15 points the rest of the way. Tight!
In the Hockey News office pool, I'm winning. I finished second in the regular season. It was the second time I've finished second with those guys, but have yet to win. But with seven of my 12 players still going (Brad Richards, Callahan, Del Zotto, Kreider, Doan, Whitney and Vrbata) I should polish this one off.
Nice move drafting Chris Kreider in the final round, eh? Those last-round long shots have been huge for me over the years. He has more goals than either Marian Gaborik or Zach Parise.
Milan Hejduk signs on for another year with the Avs and I have to wonder if this helps the team. They have youngsters itching for more ice time and others ready to make the jump. Each of which this move hinders. He's not longer a 55-point player and I have my doubts that he gets back to 45.
Imagine if you traded Hejduk after his 98-point season? That's the pinnacle of 'sell high'. That's what we all strive to do. After that season, Hejduk hit 75, 70 and 59 as his three best seasons out of nine.
For some Memorial Cup insight, visit DobberProspects – Brendan or Rich will give you some thoughts/observations late Monday.
The Conn Smythe – who do you got? To me, 1. Quick; 2. Brown; 3. Smith; 4. Girardi.
As great as Dustin Brown and Anze Kopitar have been in these playoffs, if you add up their power-play goals in the postseason you get a big fat zero.
The Devils have shuffled their lines and the big change will be Jacob Josefson getting back into the lineup while Petr Sykora sits. Adam Henrique will play with Kovalchuk and Elias – and a line like that should finally kickstart Elias.
Evgeni Malkin led the World Hockey Championship (no 's', remember that bloggers/media) in scoring with 19 points in 10 games. He is the first player since Gretzky to lead the NHL and the WC in points. He was also named tournament MVP. To summarize: he's good.
Beauty goal by Malkin to cap off the Gold Medal win:
Kreider with the nice tip:
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I agree that Girardi has had very good series, but it is only now that he's started to contribute offensively.

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Lifelong Chelsea fan John Rushe enjoyed a tour of Stamford Bridge as he collected a cheque for £500 as one of the latest winners of the Chelsea Foundation Lottery.
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1031 Irving St, San Francisco, CA | Directions 9412237.763802 -122.468969
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Neighborhoods: Central West, Inner Sunset
Word on the street is San Tung has the best dried fried chicken wings in the bay area. That word is legit. Expect long waits throughout the day on weekends. Your best bet is to go mid-week or off times (not lunch or dinner). I highly recommend ordering their mapo tofu and their black bean noodles in addition to the dried fried chicken wings.
Great food, Great prices – Everyone says to try the dry fried chicken, but that was not my favorite. Cherry Pork is the dish to try. It has cherry and ginger and the texture is perfect. We tried it on a lark and were pleasantly surprised. The dumplings and potstickers were excellent. We had peanut noodles as well which were delicious.
The prices are unbelievable, $8-$10 for a lot of dishes. They have lots of group seating with big tables and lazy susans. The place is PACKED, so be ready for a wait. We waited about 20 minutes on a Sunday night. Also, the clientele is almost entirely Chinese, which I always take as a good sign that the food is authentic.
Delicious! – the black bean noodles are DELICIOUS, as were the chicken wings. long wait, but it was worth it. everything i tried at the restaurant has been great so far. can not wait to go back.
Great Value – 8/29/07 Ordered pork potstickers (Qty 6 fried), $5.50, sizzling rice soup (2nd largest), $6.95, fried shrimp (Qty 12 tempura batter), $7.50, mongolian beef, $8, black bean shrimp, $11, and steamed rice, $2. The potsickers were very large and browned completely. Not the best I've had, but the most unique. The soup was tasty enough, but I was expecting some larger pieces of shrimp. The fried shrimp was a special find, excellently cooked. The beef was tender. It is served dry over noodles. The white onions were under grilled. I would have liked a sauce with it, but the portion size made up for it. Plus you can always request some extra sauce from the kitchen. The shrimp portion was not as large and had too few green peppers. Everything was served just cooked and hot. Get here between 5pm and 6pm for dinner to avoid waiting and finding a parking spot. I would go back and try some other dishes since the value is there and the food is freshly cooked. This is not gourmet fare; it is good basic chinese. Wait staff are not very attentive so you must be assertive with any waiter that passes by if you need anything. Lastly, the steamed rice is refilled for free.
great food great price – I felt I had to write a positive review to conteract some of the damage from the bitpump review. I go to San Tung several times a month and while there is usally a wait and some days the food is a little better than others, it is consistently good, cheap, and definitely above average. I am at a loss as to how a "not recommended" was applied to this restaurant. I like the hot and sour soup (jazz it up with a little vinegar or add some of the kimchi if you think it's bland - and, bitpump, it's supposed to be sour, hence the name :-), the black bean noodles, the green beans, the dry fried chicken (order it diced if wings aren't your thing, though this will emphasize the sweetness for those who don't like sweet), and the twice cooked pork, among others. While not for those who need frills and stellar service (turnover here is always impressive) and definitely NOT touristy, I always bring out-of-towners and friends here because it's easy, informal, and the food is always good!
Unique dishes – Their signature spicy chicken wings are fantastic. My favorite noodle is the seafood black bean noodles as well as the peanut butter noodles. Their dumplings are great too. There's always a wait, but that just comes with the territory of having great food. It may not have the best service or decor, but then again, we're not paying $75/head. I have always taken my friends who are visiting SF to this restaurant and EVERYONE has always enjoyed it.
Horrible horrible review... – This is a horrible, horrible review. I think you're a moron. San Tung is one of the better Chinese restaurants in town. However, going there at 11:00 AM is hardly the best way to that out. I will say that it is not for the decor, nor the engaging servers that SF locals and outsiders alike flock to this place, but for the food, the fantastic variety and consistent quality of their dishes, and the more than reasonable prices. Take it from somebody who has been enjoying and returning and further enjoying this great place. Give it a go, the wait can be less than pleasant, but the food will never disappoint.
Droves of hungry diners flock to this bare-bones spot for affordable and authentic Chinese noodles. – The Scene
Faux orchids and faded red Tsingtao paper lanterns minimally decorate this brightly lit dining room. Consistently buzzing with local noodle addicts, the cacophonous space makes conversation nearly impossible. Servers are efficient and no-nonsense, much like their surroundings.
The Food
Since the encyclopedic menu can be daunting, in-the-know diners stick to the ever-popular hand-pulled noodles, dumplings and "dry-fried" dishes. Pleasingly pliant handmade noodles easily withstand their bold, assertive sauces. Arriving in heaping bowls, these dense, slick strands are beautifully paired with bites of varied seafood swimming in a fiery sauce or a slippery, robust black bean sauce studded with beef and seafood.
Incredibly Bad food, IT IS NOT Chinese Food IMHO, more like Korean imitation Chinese food – Despite my disagrement with other reviewers' opinions I do not call them names. Every restaurant has it's bad days or good days dependin on the occasion. I am just statiing the actual experience I have had at this place. I believe another reviewer also stated similiar views in regards to the odor that this restaurant does have. I believe the other reviewer stated that the restaurant smelled liked an unwashed mop. If you like the food there, that's fine by me. You may disagree with me, however I truly believe this place serves horrible food. If you like it please feel free to frequent it as much as you like. For people who call other reviewers names just demonstrate what kind of person you are. I am disappointed that CITYSEARCH would allow this type of review to be posted where name calling is permitted. That's all. :-)
This place has incredibly bad Chinese food. I am totally amazed that people seem to flock to this restaurant. As soon as I enter the restaurant I smelled a very strong odor of "urine". The place already has 5 tables of diners (at 11:10am) and no one seems to noticed! I figured there must be something with my olfactory sense so I sat down anyway. I ordered the hot and sour soup, five spice beef noodles and the chicken wings. The soup was sour and had very little flavor. The noodle was ok except it had tons of shredded ginger inside, the noodle was barely edible. The chicken wings were horrible. It is basically fried chicken wings with some sweet and sour sauce and more sugar (the kind you spoon into coffee)sprinkled on top. I had 1 piece and couldn't eat anymore. I just got back home and was sick from eating at this place. The service at this restaurant is also the worst. My server was exceeding rude, and I am used to rude waiters but this guy beats them all. Basically, he didn't even want to talk to you. Horrible horrible place. I am amazed how bad this place is.
good for big groups – the portions are big and so are the tables. its always packed, which is good and bad news. you know that the food must be good but then you have to wait for a table.
food is great! – food is great here, order the black bean noodle. the only downside to this restaurant is that there is always a wait.
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First of all, I hope I have posted it in the right forum. If not, my apologies to the admin in advance.
Second, this was again emailed to me by a colleague hence I can not guarantee its authencitisy. But it is the kind of story that makes you reflect.
'Without faith there is no happiness or contentment'
PLEASE READ. May Allah bless us all and guide us towards his good path and strengthen our Faith.
Malak, the young girl
Author Unknown
This is a true story about a girl who lived in Oman, and was Omani. The people who told her story are her best friend and some members of her family.
The story starts when a young Omani man married a western woman. The woman stayed on her Christian religion, but she came to live in Oman with her husband. The man had a good job and was wealthy. They had some children, but they lacked a family.
This story is very sad because it talks about THE TRUTH; The truth that was so bitter for one of their daughters. I will call her Malak, it means angel. That is what she turned out to be later, so there is no better name to call her.
Malak lived a life of luxury and wealth. She had whatever anyone would dream to have.The only thing that this young girl lacked was a family.
Malak wanted someone there for her to spend time with, and to confide in.The only people who she could turn to were the other rich girls who led a life similar to hers. They spent their time with friends basically having fun, as it would be called. There was no one to interfere with them, they could do whatever they please.
In one of the vacations they decided to go to Salalah for a couple of days.
There was Malak and her best friend and six boys that went with them. They took two rooms, one, which the boys slept in, and the other where she and her friend slept in. They would all stay together in one room, or in the clubs then they would go to sleep around two in the morning. This is how much freedom these girls had. At least that is what they considered freedom.
Malak and her best friend both had boyfriends, so once they wanted to hang around somewhere without being disturbed by the others. They decided to go to her friend's house because there was no one there.
So they sat together in the living room for sometime, then her friend wanted to go into one of the rooms with her boyfriend, and she told Malak that she could also go into any of the rooms if she wanted to.
Malak preferred to stay in the living room and talk to her boyfriend. After some time her friend called her, so she and her boyfriend both went. When they did they were astonished to see their two friends in such a shameful way. Malak was so furious that she slapped her friend and told her, " How dare you?" Then she stormed out of the house, full of feelings that she had felt for the first time in her life.
For the first time she felt that her life was worthless. She just needed somewhere to run to be comforted.
She went to her house,only to hear the loud music playing and the voices of her siblings with their friends. Oh how she hated all those things that happened in that house. She ran to her room for comfort, only to find all those horrible paintings and posters staring at her. She pulled them all down and broke them. She felt very tired after that, but relieved.
Now she needed to pray, she went to their living room, because it was quiet so that she can pray. She wanted to pray, she needed to pray, but she didn't know how! She went into the toilet and got her whole body wet, because she had no idea how to perform wudhu. Then she found her grandmother's prayer mat and she stood on it, not knowing what to do.
Then she just did what her heart told her to do, she prostrated (did sujud) and just talked to God. She stayed like that for one whole hour. She just poured her heart out to her Creator. She felt much better after that, but there was more that she wanted to do now.
She remembered her uncle, whom she hadn't seen for a very long time, because he was not on good terms with her father. He was the person who could help her. She planned to go to his house, but she absolutely couldn't go there dressed the way she was. She tried to find something suitable to wear, she couldn't. All her clothes exposed her body. Then she remembered that her aunt had once given her an abaya and veil and the holy Qur'an. She went and got them all out, wore the Abaya and veil, then she called her grandmother's driver to take her to her uncle's house.
When she got there, her uncle's wife opened the door. Malak threw herself into her arms and cried her heart out.
The aunt understood what happened, so she called her husband. When Malak saw her uncle, she did the same, she just hugged him tight and cried. The uncle didn't even recognize his niece at first because he hardly sees her. When he understood who she was, he comforted her and sat with her and talked to her.
Malak had later said that this was the first time that she ever felt love and care. Then she asked to see one of her cousins. When her cousin came, she asked her to teach her how to pray. After she learned the prayers, she said I don't want anyone to come in this room, I want to be alone for three days.
Then she asked her uncle, "How long would it take me to memorize the holy Quran." The uncle said that she would need at least five years to do that. She was not happy, she said," I could die before five years had passed."
So she started her mission, she started memorizing the Qur'an. Malak was so much happier and at peace with herself in this new lifestyle. After about two months her father finally realized that his daughter was not in the house and started to inquire about her!
He was infuriated to discover that she was in his brother's house. He went to take her from there, but she refused to go back to their house. Finally Malak decided to go live in her grandfather's house, so as to solve the problem.
What's important is that Malak did reach her goal, she memorized the holy Qur'an in three months only! Now she called her uncle and his family to come over so that they could celebrate the occasion. She told them to hurry. They were all so happy and excited and they went quickly.
When they got there, they were told that she was praying. A long time passed and she still didn't come, so her cousins decided to go see her. They saw her on the prayer mat holding the holy Qur'an in her arms, lying dead. Yes you all read that sentence correctly, she had died holding the holy book in her arms near the heart that memorized it.
The whole family was devastated at her death, but now they had to bury her quickly. They called her father, but she had told her grandfather that she doesn't want her mother to come if she had not converted to Islam. Her sister and brother also came. Then they started washing her. It was the first time for her cousins to wash someone, but they did it anyway, because they were the closest people to her. They said that they felt other people helping them, people that they couldn't see. They had prepared the Kafan (the white cloth that the dead person is wrapped in), but it had disappeared.
They started looking for it everywhere, but they couldn't find it. Then to their surprise in one of the corners of the house they found another Kafan that had the most beautiful smell. So they had no choice but to use this Kafan. When the men went to pray for her, there were six men, dressed in green.
These six men also prayed for her, then they carried her to the graveyard and they buried her. These six men were not members of the family, they were strangers. After the burial, these men disappeared and no one knew who they were or where they came from.
There is no doubt about whom they are and where they came from. They were angels and they came from up above to take the body of the pure Malak and treat it the way God wants. Malak deserved to be buried by angels not humans, because she had reached a higher standard than most other humans had.
The sad thing is that there are many like Malak in Oman and in other Islamic communities. I just hope that everyone spreads this story so that we could learn from this live example. To all the men and women, when it comes to marriage don't just think of love and lust, think of the children that are going to come.
Choose good parents for your children before you bear them. Remember that there is death and judgement and then heaven or hell.
Take good care of your families and nurture them with love and care,and sow faith in their hearts.
Like Malak, with all that she had, she never really felt happy until she found her path back to Allah. Without faith there is no happiness or contentment.
The Almighty Allah says,
"When a servant thinks of Me, I am near.
When he invokes Me, I am with him.
If he reflects on Me in secret, I reply in secret,
And if he acknowledges Me in an assembly,
I acknowledge him in a far superior assembly."
- Prophet Muhammad (SAW), as reptd by Abu Huraira
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Comets aren't the only solar system objects that can grow a tail: NASA's STEREO mission has spotted a tail of faintly glowing gas stretching out from the planet Mercury. Now scientists are trying to figure out exactly what's in that thing.
Astronomers have known for some time that Mercury has some characteristics in common with comets, even though the composition of the closest-in planet is dramatically different from that of the dirty snowballs that ramble through our solar system's icy outer reaches. Mercury is surrounded by an exceedingly thin "coma" of gas, and radiation from the sun pushes a tail of atoms from that coma outward for more than a million miles.
The two satellites involved in the STEREO mission are designed to observe the sun's escaping atmosphere from positions in Earth's orbit that track ahead and behind our planet. Ian Musgrave, an Australian medical researcher who's also interested in astronomy, happened to be sifting through the online database of STEREO's imagery — and noticed that those images also recorded emissions from the Mercurial tail.
When Musgrave pointed that out to scientists at Boston University's Center for Space Physics, the professionals were intrigued. "Now we have found several cases, with detections by both STEREO satellites," Jeffrey Baumgardner, senior research associate at the center, said today in a news release that was timed to coincide with a presentation at the European Planetary Science Congress in Rome.
The tale isn't exactly new: A couple of years ago, Boston University astronomers used ground observations to map the tail's extent to a distance of 1.5 million miles. For that project, they were guided by the bright light emitted from sodium atoms. But even then, they knew that sodium was not the major component of the tail material. STEREO's readings confirm that other elements are involved.
"What makes the STEREO detections so interesting is that the brightness levels seem to be too strong to be from sodium," said BU graduate student Carl Schmidt, lead author of the paper presented at the meeting in Rome.
Now astronomers are trying to sort out all the possibilities for the chemical composition of the tail — a job that will require further refinement of the STEREO observations. And something tells me that Schmidt right in there with the best of them.
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Pat Darzi, SEHS '67
, took early retirement from teaching in Georgia in 2006. She recently moved to Alabama to be near her three granddaughters and grandson. They are the sunshine of her life!
J. Michael Newlight, CAS '69
, writing as Myron Night, recently published his third novel,
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Dian Beaubien, CAS '75
, is the VP of Sales and Business Development and has built and developed the sales team at BioArray Solutions, a molecular beadchip multiplex platform for diagnostic testing in bloodbank. On rare occasion, when home in Tucson, Ariz., she participates in the local bands playing bass clarinet.
Patricia Eriksson, CAS '73
, has returned to Michigan after 28 years abroad in international education including International Baccalaureate Administration and Fulbright Commission member in Europe and the Middle East.
Phil Foley, CAS '78
, transferred in May from the weekly
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County Press
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Robert Gibbs, CAS '77
, is principal behind the Gibbs Planning Group, and will be a featured speaker and program instructor for the Harvard University Graduate School of Design. He will participate in a graduate session titled, "New Urban and Smart Growth Retail Planning and Design Principles."
William Hammers, MA '79
, married Mariana on February 14, 2008, and graduated from Berklee School of Music with a master's in Arranging in April 2008 - his fifth degree program. Others are B.S in Mathematics from Eastern Michigan University in 1972, a Master of Music in Jazz Studies from Arizona State University in 2002, and near Ph.D. in Instructional Technology 1988-93.
William Hunt, CAS '75
, has been appointed head of Diagnostics for the State of New Mexico; Youth Development and Diagnostics Center.
Steve Luzkow, CAS '76
, joined Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber as senior environmental manager. He brings more than 29 years of environmental expertise to FTC&H and will be working in the environmental due diligence service area. He is also president of the Michigan Association of Environmental Professionals.
Kenneth McMillan, CAS '72
, pursued his career goal as a general surgeon (WSU) and "flying doctor" in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He was joined by his wife, Ginny, and together they ran a rural hospital for 15 years under CrossWorld. Presently, he is a safety net physician for homeless Native Americans in Minneapolis, Minn.
JoAnn Pugh-Cowens, CAS '76
, is running for Calhoun County District Court. She has worked for Legal Services and for seven years at the W. K. Kellogg Foundation in African programming. As a lawyer, she handles criminal defense, family law, civil cases and probate work.
Stephen O. Schultz, CAS '73
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Stephen J. Rhodes, CAS '83
, announced recently the founding of Fahey, Schultz, Burzych, Rhodes, PLC located in Okemos, Mich. The law firm was established earlier this year and represents a focus on private and public sector clientele centered on the use of "green technology."
Kathy Sgambati, CAS '71
, is the recipient of the 2008 Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Outstanding Government Service as a state legislator. The award is the highest honor for a public official from the nation's largest physician organization. She was selected for her role in designing and implementing the Children's Health Insurance Program and the Kid's Cabinet; managing the Citizen's Health Initiative and securing over $1 billion in federal aid; and, as a state senator, by successfully sponsoring legislation to create a volunteer outreach program, to reduce costs, to expand access to health insurance and to fully fund services for people with developmental disabilities.
Leslie Stein, CAS '76
, of the Southfield, Mich., law firm of Seyburn, Kahn, Ginn, Bess and Serlin PC has been selected as a Super Lawyer by
Law and Politics Magazine
in the area of bankruptcy and creditor/debtor rights. Stein heads the firm's Creditors' Rights Practice Group.
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Roger Bick, SBA '81
, is a management consultant for Kenneth J. Dalto & Associates in Farmington Hills, Mich.
Arline Bittker, SEHS '88
, is the recipient of the B'nai B'rith International Guardian of the Menorah Award as part of a community-wide celebration of Israel's 60th anniversary. The annual award recognizes individuals who exemplify outstanding community service, dedicated leadership and philanthropic involvement. She serves on the executive board of B'nai B'rith International and co-chairs with her son, Alan, the Stem Cell Foundation International. She also serves on the National Board of Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life, the Board of Hillel of Metropolitan Detroit and is active with the Hillels at Michigan State University and the University of Michigan. She is a member of the board of directors of the American Technion Society of Detroit Chapter.
Mark Frankel, SBA '83
, is a candidate for the Oakland County Probate Court. He was elected to the State Bar Repre-sentative Assembly and is a member of the Probate Alliance. He is a partner with Couzens, Lansky, Fealk, Roeder & Lazar PC in Farmington Hills, Mich.
Daniel Gustafson, CAS '81
, is senior vice president for Government Affairs at Scofes & Associates in Lansing, Mich.
Mary Haezebrouck, MA '81
, is the new principal at Barnard Elementary in the Troy School District.
Anna Hamzey, CAS '84
, earned a Master of Science degree in Human Resources Administration in 1994 from Central Michigan University. She is the manager of Employee and Labor Relations for a division of Trinity Health known as Trinity Senior Living Communities based in Novi, Mich.
Daniel Kwit, SECS '84
, was recently promoted to the position of Director of Business Intelligence at P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc.
Mark Lewakowski, SBA '81
, retired from the United States Air Force as Lieutenant Colonel and after a 30-year respite, accepted a Federal Position at Beale AFB near Yuba City, Calif., with the Global Hawk Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Program. He and his wife, Cathy, have been married for 24 years. Their son, John, turned 21 and is a college student in California studying business management. Mark enjoys wine making in his spare time.
Sandra Murphree, SBA '80
, is vice president, Human Resources for Faurecia Interiors North America and Group HR.
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Diane Adair, SEHS '97
, is the recipient of a MEEMIC Insurance Pino Agency Excellence in Education Award. She is an art teacher at Meadow Brook Elementary in the Rochester Community School District.
Kurt Brauer, CAS '91
, has joined Warner, Norcross & Judd as a partner. Brauer concentrates his practice in environmental law and litigation, with an emphasis on environmental compliance and regulatory matters, brownfield and other economic development and complex real estate matters.
Kathellen Delaney, SHS '92
, completed her master's degree in Industrial Hygiene from the University of Michigan School of Public Health and is a Certified Industrial Hygienist currently working as the Industrial Hygiene program coordinator at Colorado Springs Utilities in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Ann Edgerton, MED '97
, recently moved from Monteray Bay/Carmel, Calif., and accepted a position as the director of the University of Minnesota Childcare Center.
Kevin Finn, SEHS '93
, has been named Dean of Students at Lawrence Technological University. In this role, he will oversee student activities outside of the classroom, including housing and dining services, career services and international programs, and sports and recreation.
Rachel Hahnefeld, CAS '95
, has been promoted to director of purchasing at Pontiac Coil Inc. She has been with the company since 2000.
Cheryl Ogonowski, MM '98
, is the recipient of a MEEMIC Insurance Pino Agency Excellence in Education Award. She is a music teacher at Meadow Brook Elementary in the Rochester Community School District.
Audrey Olmstead, BGS '93
, joined Walsh College as vice president, chief development officer.
Rayissa Palmer, CAS '96
, moved to Newport Beach, Calif., and accepted a position as director, Marketing and Communications with the Annuities & Mutual Funds Division of Pacific Life Insurance Company as of May 1, 2008. She will oversee all of the marketing and advertising for the company's annuity and mutual fund products.
Deana Pankotai, SEHS '92
, was selected as Teacher of the Year for 2008 at Mt. Clemens Middle School. She is currently teaching sixth grade science and has supervised many OU pre-service teachers and one student teacher.
Nick Schillace, CAS '97
, Detroit guitar virtuoso, recently released his second album titled "Landscape and People" under the Burly Times Records label.
Michael Simon, CAS '96
, joined the staff of Mott Community College in Flint, Mich., as manager of the Office of the President and Board of Trustees.
John Smail, MBA '93
, has been appointed vice president of the North America Commercial Group of International Automotive Components Group North America (IAC). He will oversee all sales and program management functions with foreign and domestic manufacturers in IAC's North American commercial group portfolio.
Karen Stahl, CAS '99
, is a reference librarian working for the government at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in Rockville, Md. She is also on the Student/Young Professionals group Committee of the Special Libraries Association, Washington, D.C., Chapter for 2007 and 2008.
Tom Tanghe, MPA '90
, is one of 35 people selected to participate in the Senior Executive Institute at the University of Virginia in July 2008.
Michael Tomaszewski, MBA '98
, joined Butzel Long as an associate attorney based in the firm's Bloomfield Hills, Mich., office. He concentrates his practice in the area of intellectual property law.
Sharon Valenti, SON '93
, has been selected to sit on the President's Advisory Council for HIV/AIDS (PACHA). She devotes a large part of her time to promoting HIV research and obtaining Expanded Access Programs (EAP) for antiretroviral medications in Phase III clinical trials. She is involved in various organizations promoting HIV care including serving as the president of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care of Southeast Michigan. She is certified in HIV care through the American Academy of HIV Medicine and through the National Association of ANAC.
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Kimberly Boyd, SBA '07
, is a financial analyst at General Dynamics Land Systems. She is engaged to James Joseph and is looking forward to their wedding on May 16, 2009.
William Coale, Ph.D. '05
, was appointed superintendent of Schools for the Western School District (Parma/Spring Arbor) in January 2006. He is currently an active Rotarian and a member of the board of directors of the Jackson Symphony Orchestra, as well as vice chairman of the board for the South Central Michigan Chapter of the American Red Cross. He is involved in the First United Methodist Church of Jackson where he is a member of the Mission Committee and Fellowship Choir.
Brian A. Craft, SECS '02
, has graduated from Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training at Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. He earned silver wings with an aeronautical rating of pilot in the Air Force.
Cameron Duncan, CAS '07
, recently published a second book titled Just Because. It is available at Barnes and Noble and
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Jennifer S. Kraft, CAS '06
, completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.
Tiffany Mack, CAS '02
, teaches English, American Literature and Advanced Placement English at Andover High School in Bloomfield Hills, Mich.
Jill MacKellar, SEHS '01
, and her husband Cameron are owners of New Bride USA, a social networking service for wedding professionals and brides to be. The business is based on the Internet at
, but magazines are planned across the country and eventually internationally with launches in both Australia and Europe during 2008.
Jennifer (Juszkiewicz) Mahar, CAS '03
, received her Master of Science in Management from Walsh College.
Krista Menzies, SBA '04
, has been promoted to credit officer for PrivateBancorp, Inc.
Jessica (Taft) Miller, SEHS '05, CAS '03
, is now working as a professional counselor for Delta College in University Center, Mich.
Barbara Pote, BGS '07
, has taken on additional duties as Co-Director of Baldwin Center Youth Program. She designed and staffed an education-based summer enrichment program for Pontiac Youth.
Erica Rossell, SEHS '01
, is the recipient of a MEEMIC Insurance Pino Agency Excellence in Education Award. She is a science teacher at Reuther Middle School in the Rochester Community School District.
Suzanne Elizabeth Schoenrock, SON '06
, moved to Florida in December 2006 and is now employed as the perioperative manager at Palm West Hospital.
Laurie Shano, MAC '07, CAS '01
, earned a master's in Counseling from OU in 2007 and is now employed as an academic adviser within OU's School of Business Administration.
Kelsey Smalley, CAS '07
, teaches Algebra I, geometry and numeracy lab at Lahser High School in Bloomfield Hills, Mich.
Nanette Watson, DNP '07
, received her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Oakland University in December 2007. Watson works as the inpatient clinical nurse manager and as a provider for inpatient and outpatient clientele at Carson City Hospital.
Vanessa Williams, MPA '07, CAS '03
, is a project analyst at Portland's largest Intellectual Property law firm, Klarquist Sparkman. She has relocated to Beaverton, Ore., with her fiance, Ken, and their dog, Ike. The couple is planning to return to Michigan for their wedding in January 2009.
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Steven Britt, SBA '07, SBA '03, CAS '03
, and wife Stella are proud to announce the birth of their first child, Lincoln Alexander on Feb. 24, 2008.
Amy (Wylin) Butkovich, CAS '00
, married Marty Butkovich Nov. 23, 2007. The couple is expecting their first child in January 2009.
Scott Collins, SEHS '97
, and his wife Tricia are proud to announce the birth of their son Nolan Ryan on April 7, 2008. He joins big brother Liam.
Trina (Montalto) Fox, SEHS '96
Jeff Fox, SEHS '93
, are proud to announce the birth of their first child, Marina Carmen on March 19, 2008.
Joana Kinney, CAS '07
, gave birth to a baby girl named Arianna Maria Kinney.
Amy (Block) Garrett, CAS '97, SHS '00
, and her husband
Gregg Garrett, SECS '97
, are delighted to announce the birth of their second son, Caleb Kenneth on June 16, 2008. He joins big brother Spencer.
Joan (Wells) Kiser, CAS '05
, and her husband Jordan announce the birth of their first child, Logan Garnet Kiser, born July 5, 2008.
Darren O'Brien, CAS '96
, and his wife Christy are proud to announce the birth of their fifth child, Claire Magdalene on April 10, 2008. She joins 6-year-old big sister Trinity; 4-year-old big brother Aiden; 3-year-old big sister Felicity; and 2-year-old big brother Liam.
Amy (Mackela) Pagett, CAS '01
, and her husband Chris are proud to announce the July 3rd birth of their first child, Grace Hayden. Grace arrived at 3:58 p.m. weighing in at 6 lbs. 6 oz. and measuring 17 inches. Proud grandparents are Susan Hayden and Tom Smith of Rochester Hills, Mich., Bill and Norma Mackela of Sterling Heights, Mich., Shirley Kubinec of Howell, Mich., and Tom and Diane Pagett of Westland, Mich. Proud great grandparents are Lionel and Elaine Mackela of East Jordan, Mich.
Nanette Porterfield, CAS '96
, and her husband Mark are happy to announce the birth of their first child, Mia Kate, on Jan. 30, 2008.
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Deborah Abood, SON '98
died April 6, 2008.
Cipriana Adkins, CAS '73
died May 13, 2008.
Richard Bringard, SECS '84
died March 16, 2008.
Lola Camille, CAS '83
died June 21, 2008.
Ouida Cash, CAS '74
died in February 2008.
Dr. George Cavin, CAS '84
died May 17, 2008.
Janice Kay Dunlap, CAS '77
died June 27, 2008.
Raymond Edgar, CAS '82
died May 18, 2008.
Dorothy Ann Herzberg, SEHS '71
died April 15, 2008.
Gary Holtz, SEHS '77
died Feb. 17, 2008.
Georgia Hruby, CAS '02
died April 2, 2008.
Jan B. Jensen, CAS '77
died June 15, 2008.
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died April 2, 2008.
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died March 24, 2008.
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died May 1, 2008.
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died Feb. 2, 2008.
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died April 19, 2008.
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A comfy air mattress can make roughing it feel a little less rough, although wrangling one inside a tent that's a little too small for your queen size bed can be a huge pain. And that's exactly the situation that inspired Dan Robertson to create the Aesent: a tent with a built-in air mattress on its base that's always the perfect size. Read More >>
There's nothing quite like roasting a meal you just caught while you're braving the great outdoors. It's an experience made all the better with a campfire grill that doesn't feel like a sack of bricks in your backpack. And while designer Roee Magdassi's Stakes grill doesn't exist just yet, we're hoping at least one manufacturer sees the brilliance of this design. Read More >>
When you're heading out into the wild with nothing more than a backpack to carry all of your supplies and gear, packing light and compact is your number one priority. And when mother nature is serving as your outhouse, a shovel has to be at the top of your packing list—preferably one as light and slim as the GG Camp Shovel which looks no bigger than a shoe horn. Read More >>
If you'd rather take the path less followed when you hit the great outdoors, it might need a little TLC along the route. And that's where the lightweight collapsible Trail Boss will serve as your perfect hiking partner. It lets you carry four long-handled tools in a compact pack, so you can make short work of fallen branches, exposed roots, or whatever else hinders your progress. Read More >>
If the thought of drifting off in a sleeping bag, only to wake up in the middle of the night all twisted and constricted, leaves you feeling anxious and claustrophobic, Sierra Designs wants to help. With its new Backcountry Bed 800 sleeping bag it's banished constricting zippers, instead opting for a double layered design that feels more like sleeping in your comfy bed. Read More >>
A tapering mummy-style sleeping bag is easier to travel with since they can be compressed extremely compact. But if you suffer from even a smidgen of claustrophobia, spending a night in one can be like sleeping in a straight jacket. To make them more comfortable and compatible with those of us who toss and turn, Nemo has created a spoon-shaped sleeping bag which provides extra space where it's needed, without sacrificing portability. Read More >>
Music festivals generate a lot of litter. Tons of it. Litterally. It's been a problem for ages, but Glad has come up with a clever design solution that solves at least part of the problem: a rubbish bag tent. Read More >>
They say the pen is mightier than the sword, but neither of those implements are really that effective when it comes to starting a campfire. So if survival and copious note-taking are high on your list when it comes to choosing office supplies, consider this tactical pen that hides a fire striker inside. Read More >>
The most important thing you can pack for a long outdoor trek is water, which is why hydration packs are an ideal accessory. But trying to suck water through a long hose when you're exhausted, well, sucks. So Geigerrig is releasing a new pressurised hydration pack that's like having a Super Soaker strapped to your back. Read More >>
Camping purists may prefer to eschew traditional toilet paper in favour of nature's very own brand of sticks and leaves, but to the untrained eye, becoming one with Mother Earth might might leave a lasting, painful reminder on those tender, poison-ivy-scrubbed nether regions. So for those of us who aren't quite ready to give up all the comforts of home, students at the Alberta College of Art and Design have put together this clever, waterproof toilet paper dispenser to make outdoor defecating a delight. Read More >>
Stoves have come a long way since the humble primus: turbo flames, jet boilers and ultra-light portables are just some of the options around. But now there's the BioLite, a stove that burns twigs and charges your phone all at once. I know, it should erect your tent for you too. Read More >>
As you battle your way into the great outdoors on a hike or camping excursion, you need both hands free for pushing away branches, or fighting off wildlife — not handling a compass. So to guarantee you're still headed in the right direction, this vibrating compass will always keep you aware of true north, without requiring you to stare at a needle. Read More >>
Even with an outhouse, relieving one's self in the great outdoors is an unpleasant experience. But having no choice but to just squat on the ground is as terrible as it gets. So after a "particularly unpleasant outdoor restroom experience", Laura Stude was struck with the inspiration to create the solution to every nature lover's biggest woe with the Strap and Crap. Read More >>
Whether you prefer to spend your summers in the Arctic or simply miss the suffocating warmth of a mother's womb, Nemo's newly launched Canon -40 sleeping bag may just cure what ails you (unless it's the latter in which case please seek professional assistance). Read More >>
While the kids might not be old enough to hit the festivals in a proper vee dub just yet, they can at least pretend to rock out in their own wee-little camper van tent, a miniature version of the full-sized VW tent we loved last year. I wish Firebox sold this when I was young... Read More >>
If the thought of ever checking and leaving your suitcase in the hands airport handlers terrifies you, you'll love this sleeveless jacket that doubles as carry-on luggage you can actually wear. Read More >>
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By mary ann
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Comments about Men's Cardigan Slippers:
Ordered to replace 3 year old cardigan slipper socks. New item not the same as current one. Had trouble getting on. Heel area is constructed wrong so that it pushes foot forward. If purchasing, buy at least one size larger than needed.
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Weird construction, odd sizing!
By Kathy-Kat
from Reson, VA
About Me Conservative
I wish I could say something nice. Saw reviews that said it ran small, and I have size 8/12 C width feet and wear socks with slippers, so I thought the men's large would do. Wrong. A good part of the sole was in the heel, or maybe the opening was too far forward and it was a manufacturing mistake. Anyway, the opening was OK for me, but that was all, and I can't recommmend this to a guy. It goes back.
Bottom LineNo, I would not recommend this to a friend
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By wina
from philadelphia PA
About Me Trendy
i wear them all the time and they feel great and my feet hurt their just what i need and that's what i want for my feet just comfort and warmth
Bottom LineYes, I would recommend this to a friend
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By Bill
from Portland, Oregon
About Me Comfort-oriented
Too much foam lining. Too Tight fitting!
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About Me Classic, Practical
Purchased Mens' size LG for a Christmas gift for my father. They fit an average WOMEN's size 8 ! I'm 55 and have never seen slippers so mis-sized. Ridiculously small. Order a couple sizes up if you have any hope of these fitting yourself or anyone else. Now I will be inconvenienced and probably out more $ to return. Very Poor Product Sizing. I dont expect much for the price but would just like reasonable fit.
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John Barnes will rap for you on demandRyan Bailey at Dirty Tackle3 hrs ago
When Batman is needed to uphold justice and suppress evil in Gotham, the Bat symbol is shone into the sky to bring him into action. Similarly, when former Liverpool and England winger John Barnes is needed to lift the nation's spirits with an impromptu rap performance, he will fulfil his civic duty whenever a phone is pointed at him and someone asks him nicely.
While on vacation in Dubai this week, Barnes very kindly granted the wish of a fan by performing his rap from one of the best football-themed songs ever created, 'World in Motion' by New Order. It may have been 24 years since he first laid down his rhymes on the 1990 World Cup anthem, but hthe 50-year-old has clearly still got it. What a chap.
Here's the original, featuring Barnes' magnum opus at the [2.30] mark...
If you are unfamiliar with Barnes' musical oeuvre, then please enjoy the 'Anfield Rap,' which spurred Liverpool to lose the 1988 FA Cup Final to massive underdogs Wimbledon...
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Spanish police confiscate drugs disguised as Barcelona candyRyan Bailey at Dirty Tackle3 hrs ago
Barcelona fans looking to escape the harsh reality of not winning anything this season via hallucinogenic drugs face disappointment today, as a large batch of Blaugrana-themed drug-laced candy has been taken out of circulation.
According to Sport, Spanish police have busted a drug trafficking ring involving nine people in Valencia and Alicante. One of those arrested was a master 'Turrónero' — a person who makes Turrón nougatfor confectionery stores — who had been using his skills to make marijuana-laced chocolates and nougat containing hallucinogenic mushrooms.
In order to appeal to those who love beautiful passing football as well as candy and recreational drugs, they were molded into the shape of the Barca crest.
A total of 300 grams (10.6 oz) of drugged delicacies were seized, along with large quantities of cocaine and speed, and nearly $30,000 in cash.
Pros and cons for several candidates on Manchester United's managerial shortlistBrooks Peck at Dirty Tackle8 hrs ago
Now that David Moyes has been brushed aside like dandruff in a shampoo commercial and caretaker player-manager Ryan Giggs has been confirmed as a purely short-term fix, Manchester United must get down to the matter of finding The Chosen One Part II: Chosen Harder. Eager to show that they learned from the David Moyes goof-up, the Telegraph's Mark Ogden reports that the club will look to bring in "a proven manager with experience of winning major trophies." Naturally, they have several preferred candidates so let's look at the pros and cons of each.
Pep Guardiola
Pros: Won every trophy ever invented with Barcelona and claimed the Bundesliga title in record time during his first season at Bayern Munich.
Random musings while watching Chelsea park the bus against Atletico MadridBrooks Peck at Dirty Tackle15 hrs ago
Atletico Madrid v Chelsea, Champions League semifinal first leg
Hmm, the clock is moving, but nothing it happening. Sound the alarm and notify the football beauty police because Jose Mourinho is once again trying to fuel his unrelenting desire to win at all costs and break an opponent's will in their own stadium with a scoreless draw.
Maybe Chelsea decided not to fight UEFA on the decision to let Thibaut Courois play against them because they knew they weren't going to bother trying to score in the first leg anyway.
Surely Chelsea are wearing all black like Atletico manager Diego Simeone always does just to serve some sort of a mind game that hasn't been totally fleshed out yet.
Why did they give Petr Cech a blanket for his dislocated shoulder? "Since you can walk off on your own, I don't know what I'm supposed to do, so here...have a blanket."
Germans might be allowed to turn up late to work the day after World Cup gamesRyan Bailey at Dirty Tackle18 hrs ago
Germans are renowned for their efficiency and diligent workforce, but Hans and Wolfgang's productivity could be significantly lowered the day after World Cup games.
According to , German Union bosses have asked that workers be allowed to start later the day after Die Mannschaft's games in Brazil, as the five-hour time difference means that many of them have late kick-off times:
"It would a noble move by employers if they showed a bit of flexibility during the World Cup," said Robert Feiger, head of the construction, engineering and forestry union IGBAU. "For Germany games after 10pm, work should start a little bit later if possible."
"Employers and work councils should talk about rearranging shifts so that their staff can watch World Cup games," said Michael Vassiliadis of IG BCE, a union representing the mining, chemicals and recycling industries, where early shifts often start at 6am.
Legoland creates display of sad David Moyes leaving Old Trafford for the last timeBrooks Peck at Dirty Tackle19 hrs ago
David Moyes getting the sack before he could even finish out one full season at Manchester United has prompted even more jokes at his expense than usual, but none of the tongue in cheek tributes to the man briefly known as the Chosen One are quite as heartbreaking as the one assembled by Legoland Manchester.
The children's funzone tweeted a picture of the scene created within their Miniland Manchester — a Lego David Moyes (the hair is all wrong, but everything else is spot on) standing outside Old Trafford with his bags packed and a single tear running down his frowning face. In the background, someone appears to be waving. Probably Ryan Giggs.
Goodbye #DavidMoyes. Miniland Manchester will miss you! pic.twitter.com/n81U8hMQ0l
Why sacking David Moyes now makes sense for Man UnitedBrooks Peck at Dirty Tackle1 day ago
David Moyes has been sacked by Manchester United before he could even finish out the first season of his six-year contract, and it makes perfect sense.
Man United still have four games left to play this season, but with 11 losses this is already the club's worst season of the Premier League era. That record has ensured Man United will not play in the Champions League next season for the first time since 1995, and if they remain in seventh place, Man United likely won't even have a (perhaps unwanted) chance at the Europa League. That alone would be enough to get the manager of any club one season removed from winning a league title sacked, but for Moyes it was made so much worse by the way in which this played out.
A natural progression of Qatar's 2022 World Cup backpedalingBrooks Peck at Dirty Tackle1 day ago
When Qatar was awarded the 2022 World Cup, a lot of fairytale promises were made to try and convince people that the smallest country ever granted hosting duties could actually pull it off. Now coming up on four years after the first announcement and still eight years away from kickoff, those promises are steadily and predictably falling apart. The following is the natural progression of that trend.
Did we say we could build our infrastructure without employing slave labor resulting in the deaths of thousands of migrant workers? Turns out 1,200 workers have reportedly died already and that number could rise to 4,000 by the time the projects are finished.
Cologne celebrate Bundesliga promotion with massive pitch invasion and lots of beerBrooks Peck at Dirty Tackle1 day ago
Cologne beat Bochum 3-1 to seal their promotion back to the Bundesliga after two seasons in the second division and the celebration after the match was spectacular. The pitch was completely covered by fans and players as they celebrated being 10 points clear of second-place SpVgg Furth and the traditional beer baths were flowing.
Lukas Podolski, who left Cologne for Arsenal when they were relegated in 2012, returned to show his support.
The gut tattoos were also hanging out...
Striker Anthony Ujah, meanwhile, decided to put the beer to better use and dump all he could down his throat at the same time.
That's how you celebrate promotion.
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Man City fans display their support for David Moyes during match against West BromBrooks Peck at Dirty Tackle1 day ago
Monday night's match against West Brom was an important one for Man City. If they are to have any hope of coming back to beat Liverpool to the Premier League title, they absolutely had to win. So with that palpable sense of urgency, City fans at the Etihad made sure their support was resolute and clearly behind...Man United manager David Moyes.
Earlier in the day, rumors of Moyes' imminent sacking began to intensify. This followed yet another loss, this time at Everton, his former club, making this the first time Man United have ever lost all their games against Everton, Liverpool and Man City in one season. It also marks the first time since 1995 that Man United have not qualified for the Champions League.
Several City fans brought banners that expressed their half joking and half dead serious support for every supporter but Man United's favorite Man United manager.
That last one was no doubt inspired by a banner with a similar message and only slightly less unsettling picture of Moyes shown at Anfield last month.


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Jake Miller – Hollywood Lyrics
We livin' the dream (We goin' Hollywood)
Jus me and my team (We goin' Hollywood)
Fresh up on the scene
We goin' Hollywood
Yea we goin' Hollywood
Yea we goin' Hollywood
[Verse 1: Jake Miller]
Why you lookin' mad bro?
Prolly cause these girl's followin' me
Like a shadow
We takin' over the game
Just call me 'Super Smash Bro.'
These girls wavin' like flag poles
Makin' all of this cash flow
I'm ridin' around LA
We call that 'California Roll'
Pullin' up to Valet
Jaws droppin' like dominoes
I'm killin' shit, man I do it
Girls 'Jennifer Love' me like 'Hewitt'
Now I'm lookin' back at my old life
Thinkin' to myself, "I knew it!"
We live.. the.. life
Lookin' down on L.A. lights
Starin' at the 'Hollywood Sign'
Yea we alright, Baby
We alright
[Chrous:] (x2)
[Verse 2: Jake Miller]
Yea we goin' Hollywood
Me and all of my people
They treatin' us like Rock Stars
You would think that we were '
The Beatles'
All these girls hittin' my cellie
They saw me on the telly
Got a Blonde chick right next to me
Like 'Regis and Kelly'
I got 'TMZ' recordin' me
15 cops escortin' me
Said, "Sayonara" to my old life
Cause that shit started borin' me
Got Caviar on my plate now
Feelin' like the man
I don't even think that it tastes good
I'm just eatin' it cause I can, bitch!
Party on the rooftop
Skyline in the backdrop
Yeah, We're all livin' so good
(So good)
Ridn' down the freeway
Betchu wanna be Me
Cause we goin' Hollywood
"That's three yes', you're goin' to
Hollywood.." (Laughter)
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the camop was not so bad, quite dirty....the main problem is that, after the check out, we discovered to we spent to much money. they don't show any of the price of the things you eat or drink (a coffee there cost more than in london!!!!!), so take care about the money! also, there is not a supermarket close to the place so you are obliged to eat and drink there, in this way they make money....
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Portland >Food & Dining > The Galaxy
909 E Burnside St, Portland, OR | Directions 9721445.523089 -122.656627
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Sat-Sun 5pm-2:30am
Neighborhoods: Southeast Uplift Neighborhood Program, Kerns
That's odd. – My experience at the galaxy was awesome. I have been in on several different nights and met most of the staff, they seem genuine. I noticed a large, eclectic group of people everytime I go there and noone is turned away because of how they look. I think people are crazy to badmouth the staff at the galaxy. I recomend it to everyone. Give the girls a chance.
Worst Cheaseburger I Have Ever Had... – I actually like this place. Everyone knows the owner is a punk and he makes his staff's lives miserable...but the truth is that this place is fine. However, I did eat their cheeseburger tonight...and I feel like I swallowed a slippery frog. I can feel this frog kicking and clawing away inside my stomach!! I only bought it because it was cheap, but the truth is that this was the worst cheeseburger ever grilled up in the history of existence of FOOD!! I saw they got Dirty Dinning'd on FoxNews...and it shows. If you go there have fun, tip the DJ, and remember...never, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, EVER...eat their hideous cheeseburger. It has taken years off of my life. I would rather be addicted to nicotene than even consider eating their cheeseburger again.
Rude Staff – I too found staff to be incredibly rude, especially toward those who may dress/look different than their other regulars- A shame, as I initally thought the place looked cool and the chinese food looked tasty.
Best American-Chinese place in PDX! – And they have karaoke! I love this place, the bar is great, the food is good (really great when you have been drinking) and they have a great karaoke DJ. I love to come to this place after seeing a show at Doug Fir.
Good KJ, good rotation, fun crowd on weekends, just meh on the food – The reviews referencing a female KJ are old. The KJ there now is a man, a very nice one. They use the rotation method to keep everyone circulating and I've been able to sing as many songs as I wanted each time I've gone. Friday and Saturday nights are definitely the busiest, with the bigger crowds really going crazy in support of the singers (call and response lines, singing along, dancing etc.) It's a really fun time on the busy nights and a really good opportunity to sing A LOT on the slow nights. Food is just OK. Waitresses are great! We've been back twice and we're already "regulars." Enjoy!
Quit whining, people... – I enjoyed The Galaxy. I've only been there once, and it was on a Saturday night. It was fairly busy, but we were able to get a table up front, and we had an attentive waitress. I sing karaoke 4-5 nights per week at various bars around town, and I was actually quite impressed with the KJ at galaxy- so I don't know what you guys are complaining about! While the bar was full, my 3 friends and I were able to sing 3 songs EACH, and we got there after 10. We did not tip the KJ more than a buck or two at the end of the night, so it wasn't like we "bribed" her. FYI-on a Friday/Saturday night, you can plan on waiting 1-2, even 3 hours to sing a song at ANY karaoke bar... not just Galaxy. Galaxy also has an excellent song selection, and the crowd was fun and upbeat.
Galaxy - E. Burnside – I highly advise out-of-towners that like to sing kareoke to stay away from this bar. The KJ has no rotation...If you show up at midnight and tip her a $20....she'll take your money....but she probably wont let you sing (because there are "too many singers in front of you - aka - the 20 people who have already sang, but didn't tip because they are her regulars and she will put them ahead of you regardless" ) ...she'll pocket your tip and let someone who has already sang 3 or 4 times go up before you...If I was a regular there, I'd be there every weeekend becauase I'd be able to sing. I worked in the service industry for 10 years before owning my succesful bar (out of town - Eugene) and I will tell you that we thrive on our regulars..but we ALWAYS give the newbies a spot...ESPECIALLY when they take care of our our KJ and / or bartenders (In this review, I'm not talking about the KJ alone, the bartenders were unfriendly, slow, and poured extrodinarily weak drinks)...we take care of customers new and old...and The Galaxty does not. If you like kareoke, when you're only in town for the holidays...this is NOT the bar for you...even if you waste your money tipping the KJ, she wont put you up...I strongly advise you to look into other spots...Chopsticks is awesome...and they have a great rotation (P.S..Galaxy is the ONLY kareoke bar that I've EVER heard of that doesn't have a rotation) that they're regulars agree with, because everyone gets a chance to sing...especially with tipping, but either way..you'll get you're chance..same with Suki's on 4th...I love regulars, don't get me wrong...but I've learned that if a bar wants to strive, you let everybody enjoy themselves...take care of those that take care of you...I lived in Portland for many, many years, and I would NEVER, never ever reccomend this bar...
I AM NEVER GOING BACK!!! – I went to the Galaxy for my birthday with a big group of people. The place was dead until we go there. We submitted our requests for karaoke. I waited TWO HOURS and never got to sing the song I requested. When we asked the DJ, he informed me that because I had danced and sang into the microphone on someone else's song, my name went to the bottom of the list - yes he actually reprimanded me for having a good time! You could tell that the DJ really enjoyed his "position of power." The only good thing I can say about The Galaxy is that it is across the street from the Doug Fir. IF YOU AND YOUR GROUP OF FRIENDS ARE IN THE MOOD FOR A FUN NIGHT OF KARAOKE DO NOT GO TO THE GALAXY OR YOU WILL BE DISAPPOINTED!!!
Galaxy – I went there for lunch, and found that the food was decent for americanized chinese food. The prices are fair for a ton of food. If you are looking for cost per quantity, this is the place. It looks as though it could be a pretty fun place to karaoke if you are into that sort of thing. I didn't give it a five because of the dive bar atmosphere it had, and it didn't give the impression that it was trying for a dive bar atmosphere as opposed to like the Sandy Hut or the Tillicum of old.
So many other places are So much better – I've been to the Galaxy twice. Second time I was smart enough not to eat the food. I would say my main complaint is the speed, or lack of, service. I've been there when it is packed and I've been there when it is average (some booths were empty and no one was standing to get a spot.) Both times meant there was about 20+ minute wait to get service. Worse is that each server has a specific table and if you get a slow one everyone around you will be served way ahead of you. The last time our server spent more time refilling water glases than taking drink orders. The food is low on the list of why people go there and it shows. I had sweet and sour...something. The meat was still cold inside and the corn syrup sauce on the outside was room temp. If you are fond of Chinese-sish food and karaoke I would reccomend Chopsticks or anything really.
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Great Value – We got a bargain on our three night stay. The place is immaculate and has nice details and ammenities. Great bedding with down pillows, nice and spacious bathrooms, free wifi and continental breakfast.
Avoid paying the $10 per day parking fee by telling the front desk you are using the metered parking. Upon check in, they will ask you only if you have a car and add the charge to your bill. Some of the staff was very friendly and helpful, while others (seemingly the day shift ladies for some reason) were a bit rude and unwelcoming.
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