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Gingerbread Gift Card Holder
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If you're giving any gift cards this holiday season, you'll want to wrap them up in a creative and special way. Make the Gingerbread Gift Card Holder from Heather Parsons and you'll have the perfect way to give away your present.
- Brown cardstock
- White cardstock
- A small scrap of decorative paper for the inside of the doors
- Embellishments
- Ribbon
- Start by making the base of the house. To do this cut a piece of cardstock 3 1/2 x 5 3/4".
- Score a line along each side at 1 1/2 inches to form the doors.
- Fold in doors and crease.
- Cut a piece off the top of each door, about a 1/4 inch down from the top and all the way to the fold (see image)
- Now make the roof. I am sure there is some mathematical equation for this; if so, I long forgot it. This is the method I came up with. Start with a piece of paper 3 3/4 x 4".
- Fold in half with 3 3/4 being the height of the paper.
- Draw a notch in towards the fold about 5/8 inch long and about a 1/4 inch deep (see image)
- Cut out the notch.
- Now place a ruler from the corner to the center fold. Cut with an Exacto knife or draw a line and cut with scissors. It will look like this (below) after the cut.
- Now open the roof piece and glue to the back side of the house base. It will look like this(below):
- All that is left is to decorate. To make the snow I cut strips of white paper with some decorative scissors that have a scalloped edge.
- I added a strip of polka dot paper to each side. The remaining decorations are all up to you. I added a piece of decorative paper to the inside of each door. I put a strip of snow on the outside of the doors as well. You could add buttons or brads. The sky is the limit really. There is no wrong way to decorate a gingerbread house.
- Now to make the gift card pocket. I cut a piece of paper that was 2 3/4 x 3 1/4". I wanted a circle notch cut from the top so I traced a spool of thread as my pattern for that.
- Looks like this when cut.
- I decided to sew my gift card pocket in place. It could be attached with brads or eyelets. I wouldn't recommend glue or tape as it would be hard to get the gift card in and out. If you decide to sew then what I always do once I have completed my sewing is thread the top strings through a needle and then through the card to the back side. I tie them in a knot and then cut. Don't attempt to backstitch on paper. That doesn't work so well.
- Lastly punch two holes (one on each side) in the doors. Tie a ribbon through both and into a bow and you are done.
See the outside of the finished card below:
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Elise Testone is on the brink of something new.
If you go
Music Hall show
WHAT: Elise Testone's Album Release Show at the Charleston Music Hall
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Thursday
WHERE: Music Hall, 37 John St.
COST: $20, two-show bundle $30, VIP ticket $40 in advance; $25, $35, $45 respectively day of show
MORE INFO: For tickets, go to www.charlestonmusichall.com or visit the box office at 37 John St.
Pour House show
WHAT: Elise Testone's Late Night Rock Show at The Pour House, with opening band The Broadcast
WHEN: 10 p.m. (Testone will take the stage around 11 p.m.)
WHERE: Pour House, 1977 Maybank Highway
COST: $15 in advance; $17 day of show
MORE INFO: For tickets, go to http://bit.ly/1jgax5v. Tickets also can be purchased by calling the Etix Hotline at (800) 514-3849; or by visiting the Music Hall box office (843-853-2252); Monster Music and Movies, 946 Orleans Road; or Cat's Music, 1305 N. Main St., Summerville.
Her first CD, "In This Life," will be released this week, and she's celebrating the event by offering back-to-back shows Thursday, first at the Music Hall downtown, then at the Pour House on James Island. An East Coast tour begins shortly and runs at least through March. Her band is well-rehearsed and energized.
Her tunes are all originals and feature that raspy vigor, wide range and stylistic acrobatics "American Idol" viewers came to know so well a couple of years ago.
Testone, 30 years old now, has quite a lot of real-world experience under her belt, along with that good showing on "Idol," yet she feels like she's at an "in-between moment," as if she is set at a new starting line, peering down a path she knows she must run, but which remains largely in the shadows.
"I've been playing so long, it's weird, I'm almost starting out all over again," she said.
Testone is fiercely independent and utterly single-minded about her music. This is evident when she performs. Even at a low-key event, such as the invitation-only "CD Listening Party" she threw at Robert Lange Studios last week at which perhaps a dozen or so journalists and admirers assembled, Testone and her band played a substantial set as if their lives depended on it, and they sounded terrific.
Testone can be obsessive about her shows, visualizing in advance every detail, she said. She will sleep little, refine her plans, work with collaborators and promote her brand.
Owning a song
If she is stressed by all this dedicated activity it doesn't really show. Testone's mind goes a mile a minute, but that's because she's responsible for so much. Her voice, that gutsy, glamorous tone, is remarkably sturdy, and capable of just about anything. She will go from sultriness to scream in a single breath. Vocal ornamentation, so common these days it has become a meaningless distraction, is handled by Testone with aplomb. It never seems to interfere with the sentiment she's conveying or get in the way of the melodic line, said Dan O'Reilly, her former teacher at Coastal Carolina University.
"It's always about the lyric and the song," O'Reilly said.
He first encountered Testone when she was a freshman in his Pop 101 course. He was impressed by her "confident self-awareness," he said.
"It's one thing to feel it inside, but you may not have the technical ability to make those ideas come out of you." Testone, he said, has both the ideas and the goods. "One thing that struck me about Elise, it was something I read about Frank Sinatra years ago: Frank Sinatra is the best friend a song ever had. That's just like Elise, because when she sings a song, she makes it her own, no matter what kind of song it is, and that's what a song wants. A song wants someone to own it."
Testone grew up in Kinnelon, N.J., 30 miles northwest of New York City. Her father, Victor, collected juke boxes, a habit that exposed the future singer to a wealth of popular music. Her older sister, Jenna, could be domineering, and her father stern, so the young Elise had a habit of retreating to her room where she would lose herself in Nirvana and Hole songs, she said.
She tended to be the family mediator, the conciliatory one, but also susceptible to manipulation. A teenage romance that soured badly when she was just 14 set a certain tone, and subsequent relationships haven't gone so well either, she said. These experiences with love have informed her approach to music.
"The whole album started from that," she said. "I was in such a dark place, it still affects every single relationship I'm in. When I'm in a relationship, I feel bad about myself."
Part of the reason, she said, is because she invests a lot. She's an all-or-nothing sort of person, and it can be hard to focus sufficiently on music when romance gets in the way.
"Music is the priority," she said. And her songs often are the result of personal struggle. "I'm taking that and turning it into something beautiful."
So making music is a strategy that Testone employs to protect herself. In high school, she was voted "class clown." She has a reputation for bringing parties to life. She exudes confidence when music is the topic of discussion.
That confidence was apparent during her appearances on "American Idol" in 2012. She made it to the Top 10, finishing sixth. She was much admired by the judges. She sang the way she wanted to sing, which didn't always pay off, but at least she knew she was staying true to herself.
Testone said her goal was to make it to the Top 10 but not to win. Winning could have meant too much compromise, she said. It could have meant getting caught up in the commercial songmaking mill, losing control of her brand and product and giving up too much.
For her, "Idol" was a stepping stone, a means to an end still not in sight and a challenge.
"It was like a test," she said.
She had to learn a lot and quickly; she had to perform with many different band configurations; she had to "embrace the intensity."
By the end of the experience, her vocal chords were swollen and calloused, she said. She didn't make very much money, netting less than $1,000 per show and around $26,000 for the subsequent tour. She was paid a modest flat fee for recorded songs sold on iTunes and promised royalties only after $250,000 had been made per song. In all, she pocketed under $40,000 for a year's worth of intense work, she said.
But she had propelled herself onto a national stage.
In the years since her "Idol" appearances, Testone has quit teaching private voice lessons (though she remains close to some of her former students). She continues to play many gigs and has performed at the National Association of Music Merchants show in Anaheim, Calif., where she did some networking, made a music video (released last week), put together her album and prepared her stage show for this Thursday.
Mary Williams, 17, a former student of Testone's who will soon enroll as a vocalist at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, is loyal to her mentor. Williams flew out to Los Angeles to watch Testone perform in "Idol" and was even invited to the stage at one point, she said.
"I go to all of her gigs," Williams said.
When Testone performed at the downtown restaurant Fish a while back, the teenager was there, and seized the opportunity to sing during her teacher's breaks.
"I hear a lot of what I like in Elise's voice," Williams said. And like Testone, the younger singer is learning to play multiple instruments: piano and guitar. "I feel like I got a lot of inspiration from her."
Williams, a student at Bishop England High School and a Mount Pleasant resident, will be part of Testone's small choir on stage at the Music Hall this week.
Ever learning
So Testone has come a long way from her coffee shop and talent show days in New Jersey. She said she's still proudest of the concert she put together as a 21-year-old senior at Coastal Carolina. It included a 13-piece orchestra, back-up singers and some fancy staging. The show drew around 400 people and sent a clear message to all listening: This musician is serious and determined.
"I think that she was driven right from the beginning," O'Reilly said. "When she was in my class, she was always prepared, always taking a leadership role in what was going on around her, willing to help out those who were not quite as far ahead of the curve as she was. She had this ability to draw people in and lead them."
O'Reilly the teacher has turned into one of Testone's biggest admirers.
"I was amazed at how far she was willing to push herself to learn more than how to sing a song," he said. "She had such a diverse bag of influences: folk, country, soul, hip-hop, straight-up rock 'n' roll, jazz. I don't really know too many singers who are comfortable in all those areas."
Her new CD, "In This Life," is alternately soulful, bluesy and rockin'. It features some fine fingerwork on lead guitar from Wallace Mullinax and solid playing by the rest of the core band: bassist Ben Wells, keyboardist Gerald Gregory, drummer Daniel Crider, cellist Lonnie Root, sax player Simon Harding and trumpeter Cameron Handel.
Others, such as percussionist Jack Burg and lap steel player Tyler Ross, make appearances on the record. All are local musicians.
A duet was recorded with Darius Rucker, but his lawyer contacted Testone at the last minute, saying the song could not be included on the CD.
The tunes for the CD were recorded at TruPhonic in West Ashley, with vocals laid down at Hello Telescope operated by Jay Clifford and Josh Kaler. Testone mixed the songs at Charleston Sound in Mount Pleasant.
The CD was mastered by Tom Coyne, who has worked on albums by Adele, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Marc Anthony, Taylor Swift, Maroon 5 and others.
Testone is happy with the results, and not averse to listening to the CD when she runs on the beach, she said. The perfectionist takes the opportunity to learn, to study the mood, to imagine the effect the songs might have on others.
When she's not working on her own material, she's listening to other bands, attending live shows, networking and lending her support to local musicians.
"There is something about Charleston, the people I love, that brings a lot out of me," she said. "It feels like home."
Reach Adam Parker at 937-5902. Follow him at www.facebook.com/aparkerwriter.
Elise Testone was at a private CD listening party at Robert Lange Studios last week. Her guitarist Wallace Mullinax stands in the background.×
Elise Testone and her band attend a private CD listening party at Robert Lange Studios last week.×
Elise Testone, former American Idol contestant and Charleston resident, has a new CD (her first), and shes celebrating the fact with a live show at the Music Hall on Feb. 13.×
Elise Testone, former American Idol contestant and Charleston resident, has a new CD, and shes celebrating the fact with a live show at the Music Hall on Feb. 13.×

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Backstop Backups
Time for that Player A, Player B, Player C contrivance, using the average of the five different 2009 projection systems available at FanGraphs.
|Player A
|Player B
|Player C
Player A also has 13 Gold Gloves, 12 All-star Game appearances, an MVP award and a World Series ring.
Player B also has... well... uh... A Funny Middle Name. He's 7 months younger than player A, too.
Player C also has... well... uh... A Funny First Name. And middle name. He's hurt just a bit in this comparsion because he's so incredibly anonymous that he didn't get included in Bill James' projection system, which usually has a tick or two higher offensive projections than the other four projection systems.
If you haven't figured it out yet...
Player A is Ivan Rodriguez, who is coming off a brilliant first round of the WBC and claims to be close to signing a major league contract. We don't know with whom.
Player B is Paul Gabor Bako.
Player C is Koyie Dolan Hill.
I know who I'd like to see as a mentor and backup to Soto.
Re: Backstop Backups
let's see what Pudge signs for first and what kind of playing time he was promised (btw I'm guessing the Mets).
And he doesn't bat left-handed, so you know, he doesn't count to the Cubs.
I fear your new table making powers.
Re: Backstop Backups
he's also not much of a catcher aside from his arm.
here's pudge calling a game...
1- don't talk to your pitchers
2- don't watch tape
3- have a quick talk with the coaches about who can hit what
4- throw the fastball sign to the pitcher 90% of the time and wait for delays of game while the pitcher shakes him off for another sign 1/2 the time
without his bat he's just a guy with a good arm who doesn't care much about learning his staff. he's been good enough to get away with it crutching on his amazing arm and above-average bat. now he's just got his arm.
Re: Backstop Backups
Here's the results of Pudge catching a game.
Over the last 7 years an average ERA .13 runs lower than his teams' total for the season and by BP's metric 44 runs better than the average catcher defensively, which doesn't account for intimidation of the running game.
Re: Backstop Backups
The question I have is how much that .13 runs is worth. crunch is right that he's a guy who has struggled in the relationships that he's had with his pitching staffs.
Yes, you've shown the numbers are there, but that still doesn't mean they don't get pissed because they have to shake him off all the time because he calls a retarded game.
That's not really what I'm after in a backup catcher to play 40 games. I also believe that was the main reason that the Cubs didn't bring Henry back, right? They weren't pleased with his handling of the pitchers.
Re: Backstop Backups
The reason that the Cubs didn't bring White back is that they expected him to want to earn approximately the same money he did last year, which wasn't in the budget.
"Yes, you've shown the numbers are there, but that still doesn't mean they don't get pissed because they have to shake him off all the time because he calls a retarded game."
If their ERA's are lower when he's catching, how is that being retarded? Shaking him off would seem to be the retarded move.
Re: Backstop Backups
You talk about CERA as if it is actually worth something.
Re: Backstop Backups
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Blah... you are using it over a single season, and then taking the average of those single seasons. You are not analyzing seven years of data as one sample, you are analyzing single seasons and then averaging them. Not the same.
And even still ... over 7 seasons, it is pretty worthless. There are too many outside factors that impact ERA that get in the way.
Further... the research around CERA that I have seen is that there is no significant affect from catcher to catcher on ERA. Including from the same source (BP) that you cite for Pudge's defense.
Here are a couple of telling quotes:
Though we would colloquially say that game-calling doesn't exist, it's more accurate to say that if there is a true game-calling ability, it lies below the threshold of detection.
For now, at least, the hypothesis most consistent with the available facts appears to be that catchers do not have a significant effect on pitcher performance.
Re: Backstop Backups
" you are using it over a single season, and then taking the average of those single seasons. You are not analyzing seven years of data as one sample, you are analyzing single seasons and then averaging them. Not the same."
This is true, but you should make a point when writing that much. You're probably sharp enough to realize that if you add up the seven seasons, he's still going to have a lower CERA. I also didn't compare him to the other cathers on his team. If I did that, the contrast would be much greater, because Pudge has the propederance of innings.
"And even still ... over 7 seasons, it is pretty worthless. There are too many outside factors that impact ERA that get in the way."
This you just pulled that out of your ass.
"Further... the research around CERA that I have seen is that there is no significant affect from catcher to catcher on ERA. Including from the same source (BP) that you cite for Pudge's defense."
And here is a classic case of reading, but not comprehending. What Woolner is talking about is game calling, not CERA. Pudge's effect on the base running, is outside of Woolner's studies. Therefore using it to refute the validity of CERA as a metric, makes no sense. You could use it to refute the argument that Pudge is a bad pitch caller, though.
Re: Backstop Backups
i think the whole point is you're using a really horrible stat to prove your point.
whether it's true or not you can't say what caused it with any certainty. that's the bigger issue.
Re: Backstop Backups
This you just pulled that out of your ass.
Umm... not quite. The number of innings with different pitchers, the quality of hitters faces, the quality of pitchers caught, the quality of defense, the ball park, etc, etc, etc.
I am not sure what you are trying to say... that there are not too many outside factors to ERA?
And here is a classic case of reading, but not comprehending.
I know exactly what Woolner was talking about... it was that catchers have little significant affect on ERA.
And maybe you missed the very clear second quote. I will give it to you again:
For now, at least, the hypothesis most consistent with the available facts appears to be that catchers do not have a significant effect on pitcher performance.
But go ahead and ignore that one.
So why don't you show us all of these articles that actually believe that CERA is a worthwhile stat.
Re: Backstop Backups
"If their ERA's are lower when he's catching, how is that being retarded? Shaking him off would seem to be the retarded move"
Not if they have been shaking him off and because of that his ERA is lower. I have no idea if this happens or not, but if it does then it would seem that his ERA is lower because pitchers have been predominantly calling their own games.
Re: Backstop Backups
That was my point. Thank you.
If we're chasing a backup catcher, let's get somebody who can actually fucking catch a pitching staff without putting a big rift in our clubhouse. That's such a minute position in terms of importance that, to me, it's just not worth getting somebody who has the potential to piss off the staff.
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So the theory is that they're shaking him off, and not shaking off the backup catcher?
Regardless, the pitchers are still going to have a lower ERA with Pudge behind the plate, than whoever his backups have been.
Re: Backstop Backups
You mean like last year with the Yankees when Pudge's CERA was 18.99 and Jose Molina's was 3.70?
Or in 2002 when Rodriguez's CERA was 5.22 and his illustrious back-up - Bill Haselman - had a 5.06 ERA??
Kind of like those years?
Re: Backstop Backups
Trans (Vila) the builder. From building tables to ballparks...
http://www.papertoys.com/images/wrigley_field.pdf (courtesy Rob G and Baseball Musings)
Re: Backstop Backups
Player A has a funny nickname, and will cost us 2 - 3 mil
Fantasy Draft Day
more importantly, our TCR league is having its draft today. I'm giddy.
Re: Fantasy Draft Day
I'm so excited. I predict heavy hovering around my computer all day. I need to plan an activity or something.
Re: Fantasy Draft Day
I'm just hoping Prince Fielder drops to my 18th pick. Think it'll happen?
otherwise I'm going to reach for Ty Wigginton there...foolproof.
Re: Backstop Backups
the cheap isn't as much of an issue as Pudge probably wants to play more than 30 games. But if we can land Pudge as a backup, I also suggest seeing if we can get Bonds and Frank Thomas as pinch-hitters for the bench.
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Sayeth Pudge:
"They've been talking to us and you guys know one of the things, what it is (playing time). I'm ready to play. To be honest with you, I'm in good shape. To be honest with you, I just want playing time and I think if that happens I'm going to have a great year."
"I'm ready to play. I'm ready to play everyday. I think i still can play everyday at a high level. It doesn't matter what happened last year. Last year is over, and I'm ready."
Somehow I'm doubtful that Pudgey Pudge is the right fit. I'd love him as (cheap) backup, though.
Re: Backstop Backups
I'm sorry to have given you the shocker. Unless you liked it.
Again, I'd love Pudge (only on the cheap), but it seems like he'd probably have the least amount of playing time if he's with the Cubs, unless, as he says he's willing to, he plays some 1B and 3B too. Don't the Mets have two better catchers than Pudge already? San Diego has a bunch of shitty catchers, he should go there.
Re: Backstop Backups
Submitted by Rob G. on Sat, 03/14/2009 - 10:09am.
let's see what Pudge signs for first and what kind of playing time he was promised (btw I'm guessing the Mets).
And he doesn't bat left-handed, so you know, he doesn't count to the Cubs.
ROB G: The Cubs achilles heel in 2009 is if anything bad happens to Aramis Ramirez and/or Geovany Soto. With Mark DeRosa gone, there is no credible Plan "B" at 3B if A-Ram goes on the DL for a while, and Bako or K. Hill are (at best) back-up guys, so if Soto goes down, the Cubs are stuck.
If Soto goes on the DL for an extended period, the Cubs would have to overpay for a Jason Kendall-type replacement. Pudge would be a more-credible Plan "B" at catcher than Bako or K. Hill, but only as long as he would accept a back-up role and RH PH gig. Plus, Soto really shouldn't be catching 140 games anyway.
The Cubs wanted to get "more left-handed" in 2009, but they kind of overdid it, and they are now so left-handed that when a lefty starts against them and Reed Johnson plays CF and Aaron Miles plays 2B, the Cubs will have five left-handers on the bench (Bako, Fontenot, Fukudome, Gathright, and Hoffpauir) and no RHPH, so it actually would be a good thing to have a RH hitting back-up catcher like Pudge instead of Bako.
To help pay for Pudge, the Cubs could release Paul Bako before his contract becomes guaranteed and save $580K (after paying him his $145K severance) and Chad Gaudin prior to Opening Day and save at least $1.5M (presuming he signed a non-guaranteed contract, which he probably did).
If they release Gaudin before next Saturday, the Cubs are on the hook for only $333K, and if the Cubs wait to release Gaudin until sometime during the 15 days prior to Opening Day, the Cubs are on the hook for $500K. If the Cubs have a chance to sign Pudge, they should do it.
Now, Pudge might want more regular-type playing time than he would get backing up Soto, but that could be offset by Pudge knowing that he will be playing for a lgitimate contender.
Also, Pudge and Geo are both members of Team Puerto Rico, so that could make a potential back-up role with the Cubs more comfortable.
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yeah, I was kidding about the left-handed bit, it's one of the stupidest Cubs plans in recent years. But yeah, losing Soto and the Cubs are kind of f****.
But I really don't think Pudge wants to wait for Soto to get hurt to see if he'll play.
Re: Backstop Backups
This talk of Soto reminded me of 1989, when Damon Berryhill (257/291/331) got injured and was replaced by Joe Girardi (248/304/341) with Rick Wrona (283/299/391) backing up.
At least Berryhill could throw (over 40% CS), but none of them hit at all.
Re: Backstop Backups
unloading Vizcaino's $4M somehow (it's possible if the Yankees or Mets need more bullpen help) could also go to towards Pudge as 3B-1B-C-PH backup. He could also bring his statue up from Miami and put it in the dugout.
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"C-PH backup"
back up what?
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Submitted by Cubster on Sat, 03/14/2009 - 11:38am.
unloading Vizcaino's $4M somehow (it's possible if the Yankees or Mets need more bullpen help) could also go to towards Pudge as 3B-1B-C-PH backup.
He could also bring his statue up from Miami and put it in the dugout.
CUBSTER: Even if the Cubs have to pay $2M of Vizcaino's 2009 salary, adding that $1.5M savings to the $2M the Cubs would save by releasing Gaudin & Bako (making it a $3.5M total) should be enough for Pudge, with the only issue being whether he would accept a back-up role.
And as far as 3B is concerned, Soto was signed by the Cubs as a third-baseman, so Soto (rather than Pudge) would probably be the better Plan "B" option there, as long as the Cubs have somebody like Pudge (rather than Bako or K. Hill) available to catch if Soto needs to plays 3B. Soto also played a lot of 1B at Iowa in 2006-07.
Re: Backstop Backups
Personally, I'd rather keep that money free in case the Cubs decide they need more pitching help or an upgrade at, say, SS come mid-season. We had a bit of a luxury for awhile in having Blanco as a backup, but Koyie Hill can be decent enough. Pudge would be great, but I just don't think he'd be cool with sitting even 75% of the time.
The Hubris of Having Gabor
If it were as simple as changing your mind, Hendry would for the first time have to show the ability to change his mind.
Maybe I'm channeling Manny here, but if Jimbo chooses Bako over Pudge, fire his ass. I'm frankly sick of his overpaying for mediocrity and tunnel-vision bullshit.
Re: Backstop Backups
about all this pudge stuff...
if the guy worked with pitching staffs rather than treating his role as a catcher similar to how a SS/2nd treats his game he might have work.
i wouldn't let the guy near a young staff, myself. without his bat he's just not that attractive.
Re: footynoot
I'm guessing that'll mean Soto 7th. Idiot.
Re: footynoot
But Fontenot's slugging percentage was 10 points higher last year!!!! That's a joke, btw.
Re: Backstop Backups
I'm in Parachat for an inning or two...
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Peavy's getting rocked. 6-0 Puerto Rico after 2. Geo walked and scored in the 4 run second.
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US finally on the board in the 5th - McCann RBI 2B to score Dunn. 6-1.
Javy Vazquez is cruising for PR.
Re: Backstop Backups
Peavy is awesome in big games.
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Recent comments
Meh, I messed that up. Mets are in.
Cards and Giants can still tie though.
Kershaw gets hurt by his defense and gave up 2 more runs. Blach has 8 shutout innings.
Mets already won as did Cards.
tomorrow is gonna be helluva fun if Giants hold on. We're all rooting for a 3-way tie I presume.
good news is now 5 K's for Lester through 4 (in a quest for 200 for season). Bad news is he's already at 86 pitches.
be curious how long Maddon sticks with Lester to try and let offense get back into it and get him the win (4-2 as I type, was 4-0)
Fwiw, he needed 2.1 IP to cross 200 for season so he got that at least. He also needs 9 K's for 200K's on season and he has 4 through 3.
cubs score 2 runs thanks to predictable reds pitching and horrible CIN defense...cubs only down by 1 now. heyward even got a gift 2rbi double out of an easy popout. neat.
something named Ty Blach has outpitched Clayton Kershaw through 6 innings (1-0 Giants).
not that finishing 2nd place will matter much nor did this game, but have to think if Hendricks pitches well tomorrow, he could leapfrog Lester in Cy Young voting. Don't see anyway Scherzer doesn't win it regardless and it doesnt' look like Lester has any incentive clauses that matter. Also might give Cueto some votes.
Rather remarkable how many teams have really good 1-2 options this year.
Nats: Scherzer and Roark (and Strasburg was great before injuries)
Cubs: Lester and Hendricks (and Arrietta is still damn good just not as consistently lately)
pretty much what I'm gathering from this thread is that it doesn't matter who you play in 5-game series, but no one wants to have to deal with Cardinal fans if we end up losing.
I can respect that.
first game for lester giving up more than 2 runs since july 24th. hell of a run.
doh, yes...dunno what happened there. jake arrieta is all "bro wut?"
lester going for #20...cubs haven't had a LH (thanks jpep for the correction) 20 game winner since d.ellsworth in 1963.
fwiw, all the games are free on mlb.tv
Short rest for MadBum would be 2 days. WC game is Wed., Games 1 & 2 are Friday/Saturday.
A left-handed one...
J-Hey not finishing with an offensive onslaught.
If Geoff Blum could be a Playoff hero, there is hope still...
Giants scare me. I think you're wrong about Bumgarner, he would pitch on short rest for Game 2 and then full rest for Game 5. Cueto would go Game 1, then short rest in game 4. Add in some really tough outs in that lineup and I want nothing to do with them. With that rotation they can easily steal a series.
Cards are a tough matchup. The rivalry evens out their comparable lack of talent. And like someone said, they love HRs, which is how to beat the Cubs. The upside is that I would feel really good about Lester twice against STL.


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Last week, I had a brief moment to order a new remote control by phone. It arrived yesterday, and I "programmed" the box yesterday evening to receive FTA channels Press TV (Iran) and Russia Today (Russia). These are both English channels hosted by professional journalists, with quality productions of a whole range of forums and views one rarely finds in British or American mass media. I'm not sure if these channels are also available through community cables.
These days, among other topices, Press TV reports on Iran's presidental elections, 2009. RT is currently broadcasting a whole range of reports, including some from Moscow's Eurovision 2009.
I am also able to receive Al-Jazzira in English and a wide range of Arabic TV. I have had to adjust and search about 4 different satellites for these FTA channels.
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What about the stabbing on 2nd street, behind Stadium?? Guess that wasn't important crime like the peeling tires. Why do I have to watch the Youngstown news to learn this?
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I bought this to go alongside the "Voodoo Knife Man" and they look great together - also worth while knowing that you can remove the 'drip' section for access to drawers should you wish too.
I have bought two of these as presents for my daughter & her partners family. As yet I don't know the reaction, but I really loved them, so I'm hoping for the positive!
Chopping board looks great but is a bit plasticy, a bit small and generally disappointing! Not worth the money, sorry folks!
Looks good but that is all. Does not stay still on the worktop making it almost impossible to chop things
The Splash Chopping Board's is, according me, a very original product. I like very much the design and the colour red (very nice in my black kitchen).
durable, not sliding and really cool looking in the kitchen. there's nothing more to ask but for it to be a little bit bigger.
The product looks unusual and quirky but isn't really practical as a chopping board. It's very thin and has no quality feel about it. Very disappointed but can't be bothered sending it back.
not only cool looking but also works pretty great.
Great piece of kitchenware. Lots of fun & practical, too. The vertical drip keeps the board stable whilst you cut your bits up
Its a fun qwerky idea for the kitchen. Brought for my mum and she absolutely loved it!
My partner, loves my cocktails but I thought I needed my own chopping board, solely for cocktail making, not mixed with food items eg: garlic. Also it looks great on the white island in the kitchen, totally worth it;)))
This looks quite cool. But unfortunately it has a sticker on it, which wont come off properly. I tried everything to get the bits and sticky residue off. Wasted a lot of time and effort and in the end just put it in the bin because it just looked awful :(
Great item and comes apart for easy cleaning
Another great item, looks great and gets attention from guests
This looks great in my friends place. Adds even more character to his fab pad.
Great fun product. Makes a great extra gift for someone who may be a bit fussy about wiping up splashes..! My only advice is make sure you don't place it where a drawer is - you forget the 'drip' attachment is on and go to open your drawer = messy! That's just me being clumsy though. Otherwise great product.
A really nice gimmicky piece of kit for the kitchen. Not ideal if you have rounded edges on the worktops and it is also liable to being pulled off the surface and shattering into pieces when you inadvertently open a cupboard door or drawer. Very well packed for delivery.
Fun but practical too... I bought it as a gift and it was well received...
The item came as described and was very appreciated by the person I gave it for for Christmas. They had never seen anything like this before and were very taken with the novel idea! Thank you very much for selling such interesting and different items that cannot be easily picked up on the high street! I would certainly recommend iwoot to anyone! Kind regards Kirsty
Loved it, and couldn't wait to give it to my husband for christmas he loed it too, and it look really cool to.
This fitted the bill for a secret Santa pressie. Looks good but don't think Gordon Ramsey would use it for chopping food!
I thought that this was a nice and fun idea, but when it arrived it had a big label stuck over the chopping surface that covers most its usable area. When I tried to peel it off, I realised it wasn't going to come off in one pice or very easily at all. Next, I soaked it in warm soapy water several times but nothing will remove the sticky surface, I even tried white spirit as I will not be using it for food and it STILL won't come off. It's now a couple of weeks later and I've had no success in removing the sticky back of the label. Not sure why they had to stick it to the item anyway, why not just use a cardboard sleeve? I would say that as a result of this it would be unusable as a chopping board. What a shame!
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Awesome addition to my kitchen, it's easy to clean and looks great!!! The hanging edge makes scooping your chopped veg even easier! Only issue is the sticker that covers it upon arrival is very difficult to get off and leaves glue residue on it. Soaked it overnight in kitchen cleaner.
Looks great on our bench and is getting used daily. Only problem I had was getting the label off! Definitely not easy peel - need some sticky stuff remover for it...
Excellent talking point in my kitchen! This cool and funky Splash Chopping Board is the main focus in my kitchen when my friends and family come around. It looks so realistic and is a fun and quirky. The realistic drips hanging over the edge of my worktop finish the whole look off a treat. Great buy!
This looks great in the picture but it doesn't look anything like that - it's looks cheap, very thin and is definitely not worth the price. I have kept it though as it a gift that suits someone - a trainee chef that keeps cutting her fingers.
Extremely disappointed with this poor quality product. Arrived with a sticker on the front which has left a residue I have been unable to scrub or soak off, extremely thin and flimsy compared to other chopping boards of a similar price and poor quality finish to the bottom has scratched my brand new kitchen work surface! Previously highly recommended IWOOT but due to this I no longer do!
If like me you found it really hard to remove the label and especially the glue they use to adhere it ...Handy Tip = Use WD40...main ingredient is actually fish oil so wont cause any harm to people, pets or household appliances
Excellent board and looks really excellent on my granite counter top...My only gripe is that for the money I would have thought that the designers would have fashioned somewhere underside of the board where you could stash the 'drip' when not in use. Currently I have the 'drip' in a draw but it would be nice to have it safe with the board.


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TAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. - Resort acquisitions and the subsequent outpouring of capital investments into the Ski Lake Tahoe resorts have created a resurgence of energy and excitement in the local ski industry and Lake Tahoe region heading into the 2012-13 season. Lake Tahoe resorts hold a promising future thanks to more than $100 million in ongoing capital improvements designed to enhance the guest experience. Bucking the industry trend of reduced capital spending this season, Ski Lake Tahoe resorts have announced a number of new chairlifts, mid-mountain lodges, base area renovations and added guest amenities that will welcome skiers and snowboarders to the slopes for the 2012-13 winter season."Lake Tahoe is in the unique position of benefiting from significant capital spending by both private companies and public entities who realize that the destination's time is now," said Julie Maurer, president of Ski Lake Tahoe. "The big winner from these ongoing improvements will be destination travelers as they are greeted by a host of new lifts, on-mountain developments, hip restaurants and unique, fun events this season."Improved early season conditions and the return of El NioThis upcoming season looks promising in terms of snowfall, as well, with long-range forecasters calling for a return of a favorable El Nio weather scenario, the last of which had lifts turning in Lake Tahoe from Halloween to the Fourth of July. To supplement the legendary Sierra snowstorms regularly measured in feet rather inches, several resorts have upgraded snowmaking systems and expanded grooming fleets to ensure reliable early season conditions and top-to-bottom skiing and riding in advance of the holidays.Renowned events, festivals and unmatched 24/7 entertainmentIn addition to new chairlifts and expanded terrain options, Lake Tahoe continues to offer a greater variety of diversions both on and off the slopes when compared to other destinations. This winter the resorts will be adding a number of family-friendly amenities and attractions for the non-skier such as ice skating rinks, tubing parks, mini-snowmobile trails and treetop canopy tours. The resorts have also upped the ante in terms of aprs ski parties and 24/7 nightlife options including the return of the second annual SnowGlobe Festival that drew upwards of 10,000 revelers last season. Finally, Lake Tahoe has been selected to host numerous world-class events and competitions this season including the US Alpine Championships, the US Freestyle Championships, the World Freeride Tour and the final stop of The North Face Park & Pipe Open Series.Improved destination accessGetting to Lake Tahoe will also be easier this season thanks to new air service options to the region, airport enhancements and improved local access. The Reno-Tahoe International Airport has announced a number of new flights for the upcoming winter season such as new nonstop service from the Ontario International Airport. Additionally, more than $27 million in new facilities will be unveiled at the airport including a new modern security checkpoint, streamlined baggage handling and vastly upgraded dining and shopping options. Finally, the opening of the entirely new Interstate 580 will shave more than 10 minutes off the drive to the slopes with a long-term goal of providing a stoplight free drive from the airport to the lake.The most affordable, quality ski vacations in AmericaPerhaps most impressive, Lake Tahoe ski resorts continue to offer a totally unique, laid-back California ski vacation while still boasting the most affordable stay-and-ski packages in the entire country starting as low as $79 per person. Guests can also take advantage of the Ski Lake Tahoe Six-Pack Lift Ticket to ski or ride six days at all seven top-rated Lake Tahoe resorts for only $299.What's newAlpine Meadows has partnered with industry-leading Snow Park Technologies to design a mile-long terrain park that will incorporate both manmade and natural features on a top-to-bottom run accessed from the Summit Express chairlift. Already connected via a complimentary shuttle, Alpine Meadows and Squaw Valley have announced a new pilot program, in conjunction with the United States Forest Service, exploring the feasibility of installing permanent gated access between the resorts for experienced backcountry travelers. Alpine has also completed significant upgrades to its snowmaking systems on a number of top-to-bottom runs on the mountain. For more information, please visit www.skialpine.com.Heavenly Mountain Resort is turning up the volume on its "Unbuckle at Tamarack" aprs ski parties this season featuring DJs, drink specials, go-go dancers and the ever-popular Heavenly Angels. The action takes place at the recently constructed Tamarack Lodge located mid-mountain atop the resort's scenic two-mile long gondola. The LEED-certified lodge houses Bar '9150 with a dcor of rustic chandeliers, floor-to-ceiling windows and seating for 500 inside and 250 patio seats. Tamarack Lodge is the centerpiece of more than $30 million in recent upgrades to the family friendly Adventure Peak area that includes lift-served tubing lanes, snowbikes and a new kids' adventure zone called Black Bear Hollow. At the base of the gondola, guests will be greeted by smells of basil and tomato from the doors of the newly opened BaseCamp Pizza. Vail Resorts has also announced the next generation of its ever-popular EpicMix technology that will allow guests to compare their race results against those of Olympic Gold Medalist Lindsey Vonn. Log on to www.skiheavenly.com to learn more.Recently welcomed to the Vail Resorts family, Kirkwood Mountain Resort received a resort-wide facelift this off-season that included upgrades to its food and beverage outlets, comfort bars being added to all chairlifts and significant investments in state-of-the-art snow removal equipment. Boasting more than 600 inches of annual snowfall, Kirkwood has purchased a new Howitzer avalauncher intended to get the resort's infamous steeps open on time as well as a Zaugg snow blower, the very same rotary plow used by the California Department of Transportation, to keep parking lots open and accessible during big storms. Certain to be the tip of the iceberg, these initial upgrades follow last year's $6 million in capital improvements that included a complete renovation to the slope-side rooms of the Mountain Club property along with a new state-of-the-art facility for the resort's Expedition: Kirkwood program. Vail Resorts' Epic Mix platform extends to Kirkwood this season and the resort will serve as one of six stops worldwide for the recently merged Freeride World Tour. Visit www.kirkwood.com for more information.Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe, in cooperation with the with the Nevada Division of Forestry, has continued work on a multi-year forest management project that includes the thinning and removal of diseased, damaged trees with an ultimate goal of a healthier forest. Other off-season projects included the re-alignment of the Little Mule conveyor lift resulting in a friendlier layout for the Rosebuds teaching terrain. Guests can get a feeling for the resort's bright future by visiting the recently constructed, modernistic Winters Creek Lodge complete with state-of-the-art windspires designed to help power the facility in a more environmentally-friendly fashion. Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe has also partnered with a number of Reno casino properties to offer stay-and-ski packages starting as low as $79. Log on to www.mtrose.com for further details.Celebrating its 40th Anniversary this season, Northstar California will be showcasing more than $30 million in capital improvements including the new Promised Land high-speed detachable quad chairlift and the stunning new Zephyr Lodge that offers breathtaking views of the Sierra Crest. This winter will mark the first full season for guests to explore two entirely new runs, additional gladed tree skiing and sign up for guided backcountry tours via snowcat on the advanced terrain found off of Sawtooth Ridge, an area marked for future expansion. The resort has also partnered with Burton to introduce a new Riglet Park that eases the learning curve for 3 to 6-year-old snowboarders just getting started, and will once again work with Olympic gold medalist and perennial X Games Champion Shaun White to construct a 22-foot custom Superpipe. The resort will also open Tavern 6330', a slope-side American grill, joining the scores of restaurants and bars in its mountain village. For more details, visit www.northstarcalifornia.com.Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort has collaborated with Burton Snowboards and LucasFilms LTD to create the one-of-a-kind Burton Star Wars Experience. Complete with chainsaw carvings of Yoda, R2D2, Chewbacca and the adorable Ewoks, it entices kids as young as 3-years-old into snowboarding, combining Burton's tested teaching methodologies with the storylines of the Star Wars saga. The resort has also upgraded the family-friendly offerings at its Blizzard Mountain snowplay area to include snowcat rides, snowman kits, snowball makers, fire pits, s'mores and more. This season backcountry enthusiasts can sign up for guided snowcat tours of the recently incorporated steep and deep terrain found in Huckleberry Canyon. Visit www.sierraattahoe.com for complete details.As part of its five-year, $70 million "Renaissance," Squaw Valley will be unveiling two new lifts this season - the high-speed, detachable six-pack "Big Blue Express" and the upgraded "Mountain Meadow" triple chair. The resort has also significantly upgraded its snowmaking systems to improve and more efficiently cover the mountain from top to bottom. A major emphasis has also been placed on improving the flow and feel of the village base area along with upgrading the dining and shopping options. This season's additions will include a completely remodeled Olympic Plaza Bar celebrating the resort's storied past, the new Parallel Sports offering the convenience of slope-side ski demos and the Ledge Board Shop promising a cool vibe and a welcoming staff. Further information can be found at www.squaw.com.For complete details on booking a winter getaway to Lake Tahoe visit SkiLakeTahoe.com to conveniently access resort profiles, weather forecasts, real-time snow reports, webcams and online discounts on both lift tickets and lodging.About Ski Lake TahoeSurrounding North America's largest alpine lake, the seven resorts that make up Ski Lake Tahoe are Alpine Meadows, Heavenly Mountain Resort, Kirkwood Mountain Resort, Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe, Northstar California Resort, Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort and Squaw Valley. Lake Tahoe boasts over 300 days of sunshine a year, and the region has some of the highest annual snowfall amounts in North America. The seven resorts, all offering unparalleled scenic vistas of panoramic mountain and lake views, are located less than an hour from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport. For further information and to directly book travel, lodging and transportation for Ski Lake Tahoe resorts and its travel partners, visit www.SkiLakeTahoe.com.
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Thanks to Gina and Jim Fox and Al Dixon, Choices-SLT took a free ride on the Gondola at Heavenly Village on April 10. Off we went to the Tamarack Lodge at 9,136 feet. From the Observation Deck, we viewed the entire basin. It was a perfect way to pull previous and future lessons together. This was the first time for many of us to ride the gondola or to see the entire lake, for that matter. A great time was had by all!
Choices Day Program is also moving to the top floor of the old Forestry Building on Highway 89. This space actually gives us more than we were hoping for, giving us plenty of room to grow and expand our program.
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A homosexual is someone who prefers the same sex over the opposite sex. Now many Bible Pushers will tell you that the Bible says being a homosexual is a sin. Let me clarify for these people who take the words literally off the page. God doesn't hate homosexuals. He loves all his children. What he hates is LUST. The Bible talks about hetero lust more than it talks about homo lust. For instance, say a man sees a woman walking down the street and he goes in his mind "Ooh she's fuckin' sexy I wanna get a piece of that" that is lust. If a man sees another man and thinks the same thing, IT IS STILL LUST. Now if a man falls in love with another man and they both care deeply for each other, the two of them getting physical is okay. It's not ok when there isn't any love involved but just the desire to have sex with another man. Same thing goes for lesbians. So it isn't wrong. Christians need to stop taking the words on the pages of the Bible literally and learn to think!
Matilda fell in love with her best friend Kathy and was happy to find out Kathy felt the same about her.
Lust in any form is a sin, but all love is smiled upon by God.
It's okay to be in a homosexual relationship if there isn't lust involved.
Lust in any form is a sin, but all love is smiled upon by God.
It's okay to be in a homosexual relationship if there isn't lust involved.
viết bởi fallenravenlyn 25 Tháng tám, 2009
I am homosexual, so I would know. Homosexuality is when you are attracted to the same sex. Male homosexuals are sometimes called "Gays" while the females would be "Lesbians." There is nothing wrong with homosexuality. If you have a problem with Homosexuality, never try to offend a homosexual person with their sexuality! They can't help it! Trust me, if it where my choice, I would've chosen to be Pansexual.
Homosexual: Someone who is attracted to the same sex. "Sorry, ladies! I know ya` all want me, but I'm gay!"
viết bởi Hotaru0Masaru 24 Tháng bảy, 2015
A harmless human being, attracted towards their own gender. Some of their roles in society is to prevent overpopulation, increase love and humidity. Often described with an alternative word consisting of three letters: gay - which by definition is the equilivant to happy; content; satisfied.
I am a homosexual.
viết bởi DefinerPerson2182 12 Tháng tám, 2015
A guy who likes men, or a women who likes women.
Justin bieber is suspected by many to be homosexual or engage in homosexuals activity
viết bởi moneyma24$ 13 Tháng mười hai, 2013
To be attracted to the opposite sex.
You fago! Thats so homosexual!
viết bởi Daroin Showerhandle 22 Tháng năm, 2016
Gay retard that needs to die
-hey that guy is homosexual
-yeah, lets beat the shit out of him
-yeah, lets beat the shit out of him
viết bởi random asshole on ubernet 12 Tháng chín, 2016
A person how likes the same sex as what they are. Kristian Larouche
Wow Kristian Larouche is so homosexual. I never wanna be homosexual
viết bởi Randy Grard 12 Tháng ba, 2016


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Library information for Gonzaga Faculty
The Foley Library is committed to providing the highest possible service to our faculty, our goal is to partner with you in your personal research and teaching as well the research and reference needs of your students. This page will provide basic information about our services as well as links to more detailed information available on our website.
Circulation and Reserves
Library materials in our general stacks check out to faculty for a semester at a time. Materials can be renewed either online, over the phone (x5803) or in person. Faculty may renew items for up to eight times. After the eighth renewal material must be returned to Foley. Faculty are not charge fines for material from the general circulating collection. They are charged for lost books and late fees for our popular collection of books and videos as well as overdue Interlibrary loan materials. Holds for Foley materials can be placed online through the library catalog and materials will be delivered to departmental offices via Bulldog Express.
Course related materials can be placed on reserve for use by students. Both library materials as well as personal materials can be placed on reserve. If you would like us to pull library materials fill out the "Course Reserve Form" and materials will be pulled and put on Reserve. Reserve materials must be in compliance with current copyright laws which prohibit unauthorized course packs as well as private off air tapings of programs or films. Interlibrary loan materials are also not eligible for Reserve.
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The Foley Library faculty have a strong commitment to ensuring that all our students are aware of and able to effectively use library resources. Information literacy is a necessary component of the college educational experience and we are excited about working with individual faculty in providing students the training in library resources needed to do their coursework. Library instruction sessions are available and can range from a one class session to extended instruction over the course of the semester. Instruction can focus on general library concepts or on help for specific assignments. Check out the Library Instruction webpages or contact Kelly Jenks x3829.
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"The most charming place…" It is true. Even in the past, many people raved about Weggis: above all, the American author and travel writer Mark Twain. In 1897 he wrote that Weggis was the "loveliest place" he had ever visited.
The climate in Weggis is extremely mild and the resort usually benefits from many sunny days. On certain days, the presence of the 'föhn', a warm down wind, leads to particularly clear views across Lake Lucerne. The Rigi, thanks to its position embedded between the Zugersee, Lauerzersee and Lake Lucerne, offers outstanding views and is a popular walking region.
Before mountain rail- and cableways were constructed on the Rigi, Weggis was already an important starting point for sedan chair bearers who carried their affluent guests up to the summit from here. Since the construction of a panoramic cableway from Weggis to Rigi Kaltbad, this has been the fastest way to ascend the «Queen of the mountains» from Lucerne. By this route, it takes just under 10 minutes to reach the vista-rich resort of Rigi Kaltbad at 1450 metres above sea level from the lakeshore. Still part of the parish area of Weggis, Rigi Kaltbad is the villagey centre of the island of sunshine and holiday experiences that is the Rigi. From Rigi Kaltbad, a rack railway leads further up to Rigi-Kulm.
The magnificent, historic paddlewheel steamers and comfortable saloon motor vessels of the Lake Lucerne Shipping Company regularly pull in at Weggis on their routes. The most popular excursion destinations in central Switzerland can be reached by ship: for example, Bürgenstock, Pilatus, Klewenalp and Stanserhorn, and naturally also Lucerne.
Weggis is a quiet, leisurely resort in the winter. High above the inland lake, the Rigi with its four ski lifts, 9 km of ski and snowboard pistes, «Pinocchio» children's area, 7 km of toboggan runs, 35 km of prepared winter walking trails and 14 km of cross-country ski trails is just the place at which to pursue winter sports activities. The Klewenalp, on the opposing lakeside to Weggis, with its ski school, crèche, winter walking trails, evening skiing and tobogganing by moonlight on snow-assured pistes of up to 2000 metres, offers winter sports in all its manifestations. For skiers, a day's outing to the large ski area on the Titlis near Engelberg is also recommended.
Lucerne and the Lake Lucerne region offer everything you could possibly want in terms of wellness and active or passive recreation. The wellness hotels of the Weggis Vitznau Rigi region boast a professional infrastructure, top-notch personal service and a wide range of health and wellness activities to meet and exceed your expectations: classic wellness, smart aging, medical wellness, medical check-ups and more. In addition, a breath-taking landscape of lakes and mountains offers exciting excursions and countless possibilities for exercise, ranging from leisurely walks to sportive challenges. Enjoy relaxation for body and soul in this unique natural landscape. Our natural wellbeing factors include Alpine lakes, fresh mountain air and pure nature. Culinary delights in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere complete the offering — wellness at its finest in the areas of relaxation, nutrition and exercise. Discover the pleasantly mild and almost mediterranean climate of Lucerne's Riviera. Recharge your batteries at the heart of Switzerland.
- Rigi – it is called the «Queen of mountains» and ranks among the most popular excursion destinations in Switzerland. From Weggis, the Rigi is easily accessible using the cableway.
- Lake Lucerne – historic paddlewheel steamers and saloon motor vessels invite guests to discover the landscape from onboard ship.
- Bürgenstock – wonderful views across Lake Lucerne, sometimes even to Weggis, can be enjoyed from the magnificent, car-free peninsula at 1200 metres above sea level.
- Lucerne – a 45 minute cruise separates Weggis from the lively, central Swiss metropolis of Lucerne, an excursion destination that is well worth seeing, with a beguiling range of shopping attractions
- Mark Twain Trail - the 12-kilometer theme trail leads from Weggis to Rigi Kulm.
Top Events
- Rose Festival – first held in 1926, the Rose Festival has developed into a summer festival by the lake from what was originally a ball festival. A lively mix of a festival, food stalls and entertainment (July).
- Heirassa Festival – Today Heirassa has become a cult! Celebrate the work of the magnificent composer Alois "Heirassa" Schilliger with us for three days. Over 30 concerts with the best folk music await you (June).
- Riviera Latina Festival – open-air festival at the lake boardwalk in Weggis with exciting highlights from Latin America (Pentecost)
- China Festival: Encounters with China from a cultural, culinary and economic perspective (January/February)


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One glance at the All-League football roster is all it takes to realize just how good the Vikings football team was this season.
For nearly a decade, South Tahoe was lucky to see one, maybe two names on the All-League roster. This year, virtually every starter made the cut. Twelve of the 19 players who usually suited up for game day were singled out as the best in league.
Four of those guys - John Cefalu, Kyante Wilson, Cale Backinger and Kyle Moreno - were among the top 20, with Cefalu taking home Offensive Player of the Year. Jason Rogers and Kris DiGrande picked up key second team spots. Honorable mentions went to Brandon Cramer, Dylan Gardner, Kris Hurwitz, Dalton Lathrop, Jared Fajman and MC Cherry. Backinger, Wilson and Rogers all earned a second shout-out as honorable mentions.
"We were always lucky to get one or two guys, so to have this many guys is just a testament to their hard work," head coach Kevin Hennessee said. "Every one of those guys who was mentioned, whether it was honorable mention, or first team All-League, or offensive MVP, every one of those guys put in work above and beyond. They did more than they needed and that's why they were recognized. That's why they were good."
Without enough players for a separate offense and defense, summer workouts at CrossFit were mandatory for survival on the South Tahoe football field. There are no breaks for a South Tahoe football player, and specializing in two positions is a must.
Seniors Wilson and Backinger know this all too well. The two earned All-League recognition for multiple positions.
Wilson was a beast on both sides of the line this season. He was named to first team as wide receiver and earned an honorable mention as safety.
As a wide receiver, Wilson caught 68 to collect more than 1,000 passing yards, record 10 touchdowns and average 107 yards a game.
More impressive, Wilson put up most of those numbers under double coverage.
"If not two people, they would put their best guy on him and he would still make that guy look bad," Hennessee said. "He's athletic, and he goes and gets the ball."
Wilson is about 6-foot-2 and 210 pounds, but he catches the ball like he's 6-foot-6. His size coupled with agility make taking him down a monumental effort.
He's equally intimidating on defense.
"If not the best, he's certainly one of the best in Division I and Division I-A," Hennessee said.
Backinger was right there with him. He was selected to All-League first team as a tight end and received honorable mention as linebacker.
"We couldn't have done a lot of things we did without Cale. That's for sure," Hennessee said. "Actually if there hadn't been so many good linebackers in the league he probably would have made second team."
The senior's fiery attitude and refusal to lose this season were contagious. There were plenty of games Backinger could be heard pumping up his team, all the way to the far reaches of the stadium.
And while his field presence was loud, Backinger's numbers screamed even louder.
Backinger caught 617 yards this season, including a 72-yard touchdown pass, and found the end zone seven times for the Vikings.
"We'll see him play Saturday somewhere," Hennessee said. "It's just a matter of where."
Moreno is another South Tahoe kid who could have Saturday football in his future.
The wide receiver was named to second team, but was definitely first team material.
"Anywhere else he could have been a first team receiver with as many catches as he had, but we just weren't going to get two guys," Hennessee said.
Just how many catches did Moreno have? A total of 49 for 722 yards and nine touchdowns. Most of those yards came in the second half of the season too.
It seemed as Moreno found his stride, South Tahoe found a five-game win streak.
On defense, the 5-foot-6 senior consistently brought down some of the biggest guys in the league.
"He truly stepped his game up from last year and showed that he belonged. I couldn't be prouder," Hennessee said.
It was Moreno who stepped up to catch the winning touchdown in a tight 27-17 game against Spring Creek to keep playoff chances alive. Moreno caught two TD passes during the game.
Cramer was another guy who probably would be higher up on the list if he weren't playing on a team so loaded with stellar receivers. Cramer earned honorable mention with his 636 yards and five touchdowns.
In the Vikings' final game, the senior came through at a key moment with a 63-yard touchdown catch against Truckee, state champions.
But perhaps the biggest testament to hard work on the All-League roster was the number of offensive lineman recognized.
The offensive line was something South Tahoe struggled with early in the season so Rogers making second team is no small feat.
"It's big, considering we moved him from receiver/tight end to tackle in the Fallon game," Hennessee said. "He had to work hard, and he took pride in his craft."
Rogers first adjusted then excelled at the new position. Together, with honorable mentions Hurwitz and Lathrop, Rogers turned a weakness into a strength for a team that built its wins on passing.
"We had 3,000 yards passing and without those guys we couldn't have done that," Hennessee said. "It was nice to see those kids get recognized."
It was also nice to see cornerback DiGrande get recognized as second team.
In his first year on the football field, DiGrande seemed to have a knack for being in the right place at the right time.
"I mean never playing before and being a second team All-League corner that says something about him," Hennesee said. "He probably saved five touchdown passes for us this year."
After a decade of obscurity, the number of South Tahoe kids on the All-League roster is overwhelming. So what's the biggest difference from this year to last?
"For us to be able to play with 19 guys. Honest to God, if we didn't work out at CrossFit we wouldn't have been as successful as we were. There is no question in my mind," Hennessee said. "When you've not had success, you have to find something else, something different that's not just status quo."
Apparently South Tahoe found it.


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The Book I Am Really Into (or one I want to get into!): I need to finish Eat, Pray, Love and then Ashlee gave me a couple that I can't wait to dig into, like Serve God, Save The Planet.
TV Show Worth Watching: I'm all about America's Next Top Model! And Heather is from where I live (I saw her out & about one day!) and she's still going strong!
Movie I've Seen (In or Out of a theater): Marilyn Hotchkiss Ballroom Dancing & Charm School- seriously, get your tissues!
The Candle I'm Loving: Orange by Way Out Wax
Blog I Am Always Visiting: Lifenut never fails!
What I'm Most Looking Forward To Next Month: Actually, something exciting, as well as the new season of Project Runway!


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Many people who bought electric cars have done so, at least in part, because of the promise of lower running costs. Electricity is certainly cheaper than gasoline, but there was also the idea that maintenance cost would be lower as well. Although, for early adopters, this remained mainly theoretical. But now there is real-word data on electric vehicle ownership, and researchers from the Institute for Automotive Research (IFA) at the Nürtingen–Geislingen University (located near the homes of both Porsche and Mercedes-Benz in Stuttgart, Germany) have conducted a study on EV maintenance costs, according to TheGreenCarWebsite.
The result really isn't a huge shock, it turns out that maintenance costs for an EV come in about 35 percent lower than the cost of maintenance for a regular car over an eight-year period. There are some pretty predictable savings along the way, no need for oil changes, air filters or spark plugs. Even if tires, and brakes still need replacing at the usual intervals, it seems the theoretical thinking about low running costs have been holding up.
There are a couple of problems with the study though. For starters, the study made the assumption that you are driving only 5,000 miles per year, and this is significantly less than the average American drives. The numbers should hold true if the mileage were upped, but we don't know that for sure. The other problem is with the eight-year time frame. This would theoretically bring you up to the point right before the battery dies, a massive maintenance cost which seems not to have been factored into this study. Quite a lot of EV owners will probably trade their vehicles in for something else before this becomes an issue, but anyone left holding the keys at the end of the studied period will have a vehicular hot potato, and will definitely take a hit on the resale value if not the battery itself.
Just the same, for anyone buying the car new and expecting to get another new car within the next year, this is nothing but good news. The study concluded that the total savings would come to about $900.


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This album marks the beginning of Altan and is a forerunner of Horse With A Heart and The Red Crow. It is music from the North of Ireland at its most incandescent. Donegal fiddler Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh and Belfast-born Frankie Kennedy blaze through highlands, reels, and slip jigs with the superb accompaniment of bouzouki virtuouso Ciaran Curran and guitarist Mark Kelly. Produced by Donal Lunny.
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1.)When you have a foot-long penis.
3.)If while you are walking you trip over your penis.
4.)An opposite of "John Hancock".
2.)If your penis is touching your foot.
3.)If while you are walking you trip over your penis.
4.)An opposite of "John Hancock".
"Her boyfriend has a footpenis."
από Mason (Tornado) 17 Σεπτέμβριος 2008
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after having some hot and heavy sex for large durations of time, all the blood has rushed from the feet to the penis makin your feet icy as death....
ya after that 3 hours of awesome sex, not even socks could keep my from foot-penis from giving her chills
από sir cock 30 Δεκέμβριος 2010
a penis grafted to your foot for those with a foot fetish
Girl 1: That dude has a crazy ass foot fetish, he got himself a foot penis
Girl 2: OMFGWTFBBQ!!
Girl 2: OMFGWTFBBQ!!
από Ericcil23 11 Δεκέμβριος 2008
The condition of having a freakish penis-like toe that grows out of your foot about two or three inches higher than the rest of your toes.
Yo, mothafucka, check that footpenis out. I could suck on that nappy ass chuckwad til the motherfuckin Rapture, mothafucka.
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A place to go and read editorials inbetween Harry Potter book releases.
I had a sudden urge to a read Harry Potter book, so I went to mugglenet.com and read some editorials to quell my cravings.
автор: Janis 26 февраля 2005
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The best Harry Potter website in the world. Is funny, but also a good place for HP updates.
Muggle 1: Mugglenet rocks!
Muggle 2: I totally agree!
Muggle 2: I totally agree!
автор: Lenny 31 декабря 2004
A place for emo children, teens, and adults to gather, make other emo friends that they will consider their bestest friends and talk about the book Harry Potter, sex, drugs, death, anything that's interesting in there lives that they think is so bad.
Emo in #partyplace: I love mugglenet *cries*
Normal Kid in #partyplace: wtf? you stupid ass emo! this place is gay
Normal Kid in #partyplace: wtf? you stupid ass emo! this place is gay
автор: d0rky 16 октября 2005


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"Those crazy kids went off and eloped!" Ford told PEOPLE on Wednesday while manning the charcoal grill for a clam bake at Ford's Filling Station, the restaurant he runs in Culver City, Calif. "I think it is wonderful that they finally made it legit. It is really terrific news."
He added: "I'm so happy for them."
After dating for eight years, Ford and Flockhart were married Tuesday at the governor's mansion in Santa Fe, N.M., in a surprise ceremony that included the couple's son Liam, 9, along with Gov. Bill Richardson and New Mexico's chief justice.
Ben Ford is one of two grown children from Harrison's first marriage, to Mary Marquardt.
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It's become almost a tradition to feature Wendy Liebman at Harveys Improv during the holiday season.
Wendy has a lot to be thankful for as 2012 winds down. This year she's been on "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson," Letterman and Jimmy Fallon, who was ecstatic when she appeared on his show. He used to open for her a lot when he started out doing standup. Wendy also celebrated her 50th this year doing a hilarious Showtime special which featured clips of her growing up with a video montage assembled by her talented husband, Jeff Sherman, who is a writer, producer and documentary filmmaker.
Some of Wendy's prior television and film work include HBO's Women of the Night, Comic Relief VII and the Paul Provenza and Penn Jilette movie, "The Aristocrats." She's also starred in her own HBO Comedy Half Hour special (one of the highest rated comedy half hours in HBO's history by the way) and the Showtime special I mentioned is now available on DVD after her shows.
Wendy has so many great lines you think of long after she's recited them. Some of my favorites include, "I found out why cats drink out of the toilet. My mother told me it's because the water is cold in there. And I'm like, how did my mother know that?" Another is like Haiku: "Figure out your hair and wear what you want." Or, how about, "Envisioning the future helps create it" and "Life is what's right in front of you. Try to live in the moment." Cool, huh?
My favorite line of hers from a while back when she used to smoke was, "People would always come up to me and say that smoking was bothering them. I would say 'It's killing me so why would I care about you?"
Wendy studied psychology and histrionics in Boston at a school she refers to as I.O.U. She got her start in standup by enrolling in a class called "How To Be a Stand-up Comedian" at the Cambridge Center For Adult Ed. She started doing open mike nights at Boston comedy clubs and for the next six years performed throughout New England. "I kept my secretarial day job, though I would call in sick a lot. I would say I had 'female problems.' My boss didn't know I meant her."
Wendy says that the entertainment bug goes way back in her family. "My mother is a ventriloquist, but not professionally. For 10 years I thought the dog was telling me to kill my father." Waiting a beat, she adds, "I got my brother to do it."
It's always fun when Wendy's here. I hope you can make plans to drop by in between your holiday shopping. In fact, treat yourself to an early Christmas present and laugh and a first-rate comedy show.
I have to be honest with you; I wasn't too familiar with comedian Amir K when I first saw him on NBC's "Last Comic Standing." I was pretty impressed.
I know he's a good actor, having appeared in the hugely successful mega-hit "Argo," which was written, directed, co-produced by and starring Ben Affleck. Talk about getting noticed!
He's definitely an up-and-comer, tearing it up doing comedy competitions all over the country. He recently won Tommy T's Stand-Up Comedy Competition in the Bay Area as well as the 100 comic Ultimate Laff-Down Stand-Up Comedy Competition in Southern California.
Two years ago Amir K won OC's Funniest Stand-Up Competition and was a performer on the CBS Diversity Showcase. Following that, Amir was a finalist on NBC's Stand-Up for Diversity Showcase.
This being Amir K's first time at the Tahoe Improv, I'm looking forward to not just working with him this week but also to see what else he will accomplish in 2013.


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the act of oral sex or reacving a hand job where the person on the receiving is pissing in the face or mouth of the person giving the act of the sex. often confused with the term "pissed the fuck off" which means being upset or angry
Guy 1:dude this girl got me pissed off
Guy 2: Eww thats gross, unless your into that
Guy 2: Eww thats gross, unless your into that
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1. Feeling like you can kill everyone in 1000 mile radius.
2. When your eyes bulge out and steam comes out from your ear.
2. When your eyes bulge out and steam comes out from your ear.
1. That dude over there stole my girlfriend. I'm SO pissed off!
2. Looks like daddy's pissed off again.
2. Looks like daddy's pissed off again.
লিখেছেন- Swash 17 de সেপ্টেমবার de 2004
the feeling that murder is a perfectly acceptable solution to your problems due to anyone and everyone being so bloody annoying.
"i would advise you not to mess with me at this particular moment in time as i am mightly PISSED OFF!!"
লিখেছেন- parlez 17 de ফেব্রুয়ারি de 2005
when your mad or angry
1. he fuckin pissed me off
2. don't piss me off im already mad
2. don't piss me off im already mad
লিখেছেন- shorty 12 de জুন de 2004
When people push you and push you and push you and even when it's becoming obvious you're not enjoying what they're doing they fucking persist.
I'm really getting fucking pissed off at you mother fuckers.
লিখেছেন- digitaldevil 28 de ডিসেম্বার de 2004
Angry or annoyed about something or someone.
Dude, I'm so pissed off with Mr. Jones. He made me re-do that freaking test!
লিখেছেন- thatweirdmotherfucker 28 de জুলাই de 2011
Originating from a mountaineering slang - a climber following the leader on a steep slope would have to put-up with it if the person above needs to relieve himself.
Pissed off - an unpleasant experience that one cannot do anything about.
Pissed off - an unpleasant experience that one cannot do anything about.
Greg was pissed off to hear his letter of appointment was lost in the post.
লিখেছেন- Arty 18 de এপ্রিল de 2005
very very annoyed and bored stiff with an act by an individual or individuals. fuming with anger , upset
She was pissed off with her work colleague before she finished work and had to get a taxi home as she was too upset to drive
লিখেছেন- tapiwa aka miss tapiwa 2 de মার্চ de 2007