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This is a milf episode to go in the history books. Ruby's kids were in the movie theater with her sister when I hunted her down! I saw her sitting all by herself eating some ice cream and just by the way she was working those scoops I knew what she really wanted was to have her lips wrapped around a hard cock. When you are the hunter you just develop these skills..ya know.anyways I got her back to the pad, had an amazing bang session and still had her back in time to pick up the kids!


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Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Whether looking for a cool drink, a quick snack, or a full meal on the run, the chances are that festival goers will find something to tempt their tastebuds during the Flowertown Festival.
People will have ample opportunity to sample top cuisine from some of the area's most popular restaurants during the Flowertown Festival's popular food event, "The Taste," sponsored by Logan's Roadhouse.
During the event, festival-goers can stroll booth to booth sampling a wide variety of items from some of Flowertown's finest eateries.
"We'll be unveiling some new creations," noted Keith Chinn of Our Daily Bread Market. "In addition to our shrimp and grits spring roll, we'll have a crab cake spring roll and a chicken parmegan spring roll."
And what better way to follow those than with a cheesecake or apple pie spring roll, he added.
Two new vendors join the festival this year -- Madra Rua, an Irish pub and eatery and Ruby Tuesday's, a popular national bistro chain.
"I was a little surprised that we had never done the festival before," Ruby Tuesday's Manager Anna Lovelace said. "We are excited to be involved this year – it's a great event and a great chance for us to get even more engaged with the community."
All proceeds from food ticket sales go to the YMCA. However, Ruby Tuesday's is also doing a give back program at the restaurant that weekend as well; the restaurant will direct twenty percent of food sales back to the YMCA, she said.
The taste is open in the middle of the festival from 9 a.m.-5p.m. Friday and Saturday and from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $1 each and are redeemable at all restaurant booths. All food items are $1 to $3. Two kiosks will be selling tickets for this area.
Here is a list of the participating restaurants and the items they will serve:
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. – Shrimp and grits, fried shrimp, seafood hushpies
Little Jimmy's Italian Ice – Italian ice, tea, lemonade
McAlister's Deli – Tea and cookies
Logan's Roadhouse Baby back ribs, steak tips with rice, salad
Our Daily Bread Market – Shrimp and grits, crab cake and chicken parmegan spring rolls, cheesecake and apple pie springrolls.
Zeus Grill and Seafood – Chicken and beef gyros, elephant ears, Greek potatoes, seasoned fries, baklava
Sticky Fingers Smokehouse – Ribs, wings, pulled prok barbecue, fries, slaw, baked beans, sweet tea and lemonade.
Panera Bread – Sandwiches, salads, cookies, patries, lemonade.
Papa John's Pizza – Pizza, cheesestix, cinnapple
Ruby Tuesday – Bacon wrapped shrimp and rice, hand crafted strawberry lemonade, chicken tacos, spring rolls, blondie for two, crab cakes.
Yokoso of Summerville – Crab wonton
Gilligan's – Fried or boom shrimp, fish taco
Wasabi Bacon – Fried rice, teriyaki chicken
Madra Rua – Corn beef slider with spicy mustard, Irish beer cheese soup made with Smithwick's, shepherd's pie.
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Deus Ex: Human Revolution Review
Deus Ex: Human Revolution is reminiscent of the best efforts from the golden era of PC gaming at the end of the 90s.
Deus Ex: Human Revolution is the story of a man who gets blown apart, and then put back together again. Viewed from another angle, it's also the story of Eidos Montreal taking on a decade-old franchise - one created by Ion Storm at the turn of the millennium - and attempting to make it their own.
In both cases, you'd be forgiven for being pessimistic in your expectations. A terrorist attack at the start of Human Revolution leaves security chief Adam Jensen as a stumpy, mutilated mess, while Eidos has to deal with the legacy of the original Deus Ex - an epic sci-fi RPG that's often cited as one of the best games ever made. Under the circumstances, failure seems inevitable for hero and studio alike.
But, against the odds, both parties find success. Via the wonders (and horrors) of modern science, Jensen is rebuilt as a mechanical force of retribution, a walking milestone of technological progress. Meanwhile, Eidos Montreal shows commendable bravery in delving into the world built by Warren Spector and chums over 10 years ago - a world that is dirty, paranoid and littered with betrayal, yet irresistibly thrilling to explore.
As most people will know by now, this is actually a prequel to the first Deus Ex. Veterans of the previous games will take delight in spotting the myriad references to events and characters who pop up further down the timeline, but there are key differences between the 2027 landscape that Jensen explores and the ones traversed by future heroes JC Denton and Alex D.
Human Revolution unfolds at a landmark point in time for bio-mechanical augmentation. Companies like Sarif Industries have successfully pioneered robotic limbs and organs that can replace and outperform their flesh-and-blood counterparts, but the public are reacting to these innovations with a mix of awe, suspicion, and outright disgust. Arguments over the ethics of transhumanism are creating extremists on both sides, violent public disorder is on the cards, and mysterious political forces are pulling strings from the shadows, manipulating the situation to their own ends.
It's against this backdrop that Jensen's story plays out, with our rebuilt super-cop searching for the ruffians who attacked Sarif's headquarters in Detroit, robbing our hero of his arms and much of his sense of humour. As with previous games, Human Revolution is a first-person RPG, although the game now switches to a third-person view whenever you're skulking about in cover - whether it be for stealth or combat purposes. You can roll between hiding spots via a system that's vaguely similar to Gears, but as soon as you leave cover you'll return to a standard FPS view. The transition can seem a bit jarring at first, but thankfully you'll soon become comfortable with the frequent change-ups.
Gameplay alternates between large hub areas, ones in which you're relatively free to explore, chat to people and stock up on supplies, and more action-driven scenarios in which you're attempting to reach an objective by sneaking or blasting your way past dozens of guards. In the former situations Jensen will strut about in a trenchcoat (essential menswear for any future dystopia) while the latter see him adopt a more streamlined, body-armour look; despite this distinction, the line between the two scenarios is often blurred. There will often be non-hostile NPCs present during major story missions, and you'll certainly get into your fair share of scraps while exploring the hub areas. Indeed, the game will usually give you the freedom to unload your weapons or technical abilities on the general populace; search for Human Revolution on YouTube and you'll be greeted by several hooker-punching montages, made using the preview code that was illegally leaked online some months ago. As distasteful as these clips may be, they certainly say something about the freedom Eidos Montreal has tried to bring to the party.


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Whitewater kayaking can be an exhilarating, fast-paced and fun run down the river. It's also a potentially dangerous sport that requires proper training and the right equipment. One of the biggest whitewater events in Vermont happens on the last weekends of both April and September when the Ball Mountain Dam in Jamaica holds a controlled water release, turning the West River into a class III run. Thousands of whitewater enthusiasts come from all over New England to run the rapids. Host Marianne Eaton takes an introductory whitewater kayak lesson and runs her first class II whitewater.


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Bounding into a New York City hotel dining room on a recent morning, Faith Hill apologizes for being late. The country-pop diva has a full day ahead of her: interviews to promote her new CD, Cry, in the morning; a photo shoot in the afternoon; then the dress rehearsal for her Saturday Night Live debut. First, though, she had more important business to tend to: dropping off daughters Gracie, 5, and Maggie, 4, at the makeshift classroom their tutor has set up in another part of the hotel. When Mom tours, the girls get their education on the road, with the tutor guiding them through lessons and field trips. "It's a traveling school circus," says Hill, dressed in purple velour sweats and no makeup, her hair still damp from the shower. "In London they saw every palace and can tell us about all of the queens and which ones got their heads chopped off."
At 35, Hill is a country queen who has her head decidedly screwed on. Following a two-year break, she's back with her first new CD since the multiplatinum Breathe and an NBC concert special airing Thanksgiving Day. Her favorite gig, though, is playing Mom to Gracie, Maggie and, most recently, Audrey Caroline, 10 months. "Faith," says her friend and girlhood idol Reba McEntire, "has the balance down pat. She does a great job with her girls and her career." Says singer Kenny Chesney, another pal: "It's always baffled me how normal that girl is and how big a star she can be. She switches gears very well." It's a skill she learned the hard way. A perfectionist who thrives on being in control, Hill found herself facing some of the most frightening moments of her life last Dec. 6. Seven months pregnant, she had turned up for a routine appointment with her Nashville obstetrician to discover that her amniotic fluid was dangerously low. "He said my fluid had just gone," says Hill. "My placenta had stopped working. I didn't know. The biggest sign would've been if I didn't feel the baby moving. But the baby wasn't still."
The doctor told Hill the baby needed to be delivered immediately by emergency C-section at nearby Baptist Hospital. Hill phoned Tim McGraw, who was Christmas shopping. "He was there in 10 minutes," she says. While the couple headed to the hospital, staffers picked up Gracie and Maggie at school and Faith and Tim's parents came into town to help however they could. "Everybody just took over, rose to the occasion," she says. Having earlier downplayed reports of Audrey's "fight for life," Hill now admits, "It was an emergency. We didn't know what the outcome was going to be. It was frightening; it was alarming. We said a lot of prayers."
At 4:39 p.m. Audrey arrived -- eight weeks early, weighing 3 lbs. 11 oz. "She came out screaming loud," says Hill. "She had this big old mouth on her -- this girl was nothing but mouth because she was so little." McGraw, 35, was in the room for the delivery and held the baby briefly before handing her off to hospital staffers, who whisked her into the neonatal intensive care unit. "The toughest thing was seeing her in her little Isolette," he says. "Not being able to feed her and seeing her lose a little weight." The newborn was 17 in. long -- "That's tiny," says Hill, "when you see that up against a baby who's 21 in." -- and her parents had to wear latex gloves to touch her because of the high risk of infection. "Her lungs were not developed," says Hill. "Her vitals, everything worked, everything was moving, but it was miniaturized. I'd stick my finger in the Isolette and my first knuckle would be her entire hand."
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"Tajh Boyd" chicken quesadillas. A "Clowney" turkey avocado wrap. The "Sammy Watkins" Reuben.
From the first day the Daniel Island Grille opened its doors in 2008, owner Brian Mahoney has always had his tongue firmly planted in cheek when it comes to the restaurant's menu. Nearly every menu item is named for a local or national sports celebrity.
"When we first opened up, we had a lot more play on words and puns when it comes to the menu," Mahoney, a 1992 graduate of South Carolina, said. "Sometimes there was some hidden meaning behind the name, but it was all in good fun."
The Long Island native, however, learned over the weekend it's no laughing matter to the NCAA, Clemson or South Carolina.
On Sunday, Mahoney was fishing in the Wando River when he got a call from a friend about a story in The Post and Courier. Mahoney was in the news because some of his menu items — named after Clemson players Tajh Boyd and Sammy Watkins, along with USC's Jadeveon Clowney — had caught the attention of the NCAA, Clemson and South Carolina officials.
"I nearly fell out of the boat," Mahoney said.
He immediately called his business partner, Thomas Dowling, who runs the day-to-day operations of the restaurant.
"Tom was like, 'Oh yeah, I got a call from the Clemson athletic director (Dan Radakovich) last week asking me to take their names off the menu,"' Mahoney said. "Tom said that Radakovich was on the phone with him for a while and he wasn't going to get off the phone until he was certain the items were off the menu. Honestly, we didn't see what the big deal was."
As it turns out, the big deal was that the NCAA prohibits the use of student-athletes' names or pictures without knowledge or permission.
Clemson sent an official cease-and-desist letter to Mahoney. South Carolina officials sent a similar e-mail a few days later.
"The Clemson folks seemed to be much more serious about this than South Carolina," Mahoney said. "It just didn't seem like this was a huge priority for South Carolina."
The story went viral on the Internet Sunday, and Mahoney was flooded with calls from friends across the country. He could only shake his head in disbelief over the uproar he had caused.
"I had some friends of mine doing a fantasy football draft in New York call me and say they'd seen the restaurant's logo on television," Mahoney said.
On Monday, one could still order "Tajh Boyd" chicken quesadillas, or a "Clowney" turkey avocado wrap and the "Sammy Watkins" Reuben.
Clemson Associate Athletic Director for Compliance Services Stephanie Ellison released this statement to The Post and Courier: "The compliance office works with the University's Office of General Counsel to send a cease and desist letter first. This allows people who may be unfamiliar with NCAA rules to correct their conduct quickly and without having to deal with formal legal action.
"When people have been given that chance and have refused to comply with the NCAA rules, then our Office of General Counsel will consider the facts and take appropriate action through the court system. The specific action is determined by our attorneys."
The NCAA and South Carolina did not respond to requests for compliance information Monday.
Mahoney said he's tempted to take on the NCAA and the state schools over the issue, but doesn't want to cause any trouble for the players — though it's extremely unlikely their eligibility would ever be in jeopardy from this sandwich flap.
"The NCAA and Clemson and South Carolina can't tell me what to name stuff on my menu," Mahoney said. "They have no authority over me."
ESPN basketball analyst Jay Bilas, who also is an attorney, said Mahoney is right.
"The NCAA has no recourse against the restaurant," Bilas said. "It's not like they can take away his eligibility. South Carolina and Clemson sent those cease and desist letters to cover their butts, so the NCAA wouldn't take any action against them or the players."
However, Boyd, Watkins or Clowney can legally challenge Mahoney and force him to change the menu items, Bilas said.
"The players can hire someone, and under trademark infringement get him to stop," Bilas said. "Tajh Boyd can always agree to let them use his name on the sandwich and that's OK. But if the restaurant owner gave Tajh the sandwich for free, he'd be ineligible to play because the only people who get to exploit Tajh Boyd are the NCAA."
Bilas said it would be in the best interest of Mahoney to change the names now because once the players turn professional, they can file a lawsuit against him for trademark infringement.
"And (Mahoney) would lose big," Bilas said.
Mahoney said it won't come to that. The restaurant is planning on altering the menu soon, which will satisfy compliance officers.
"We're thinking about having a blackout party or Sharpie party, to black out or redact some of the letters on the menu items," Mahoney said. "We're going to try and make this a win-win for everyone."
The Post and Courier's Aaron Brenner contributed to this report.
Clemson University has asked Brian Mahoney, owner of the Daniel Island Grille, to remove Tajh Boyd's name from the restaurant's menu.×


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Update, 5:55 p.m. — The University of Northern Colorado has postponed the president's State of the University address originally scheduled for Tuesday.
President Kay Norton said the event will now take place at noon Sept. 24, in the ballroom at the University Center, 10th Avenue and 20th Street.
"I am postponing the State of the University address until Sept. 24 while we gather ourselves and make sure we have attended first to the needs of our campus community members," Norton said in a campus email.
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The Greeley Recreation Center reports it no longer needs donated items for displaced residents who are using the shelter at the rec center.
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Update, 5:32 p.m. — The Town of Firestone is still under a mandatory water boil and conservation efforts.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued a boil water advisory on behalf of Firestone due to the flooding. Firestone measured low chlorine residuals in the drinking water distribution system on Saturday. This is a precautionary step to protect public health.
Residents are advised to not drink tap water without boiling it first. Residents should bring all water to a boil, let it boil for three minutes, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water. Until further notice, boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes and preparing food.
It is OK to take a shower and wash clothes, but do so with conservation in mind.
Bottled water is available at Rocky Mountain Christian Church, 5860 Majestic St.
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Update, 5:29 p.m. — Any Weld County resident whose private well has been impacted by flooding can have their well water tested for free for potability.
Residents can pick up a sample bottle and lab form at one of the following locations:
» Weld County Department of Public Health & Environment, 1555 N. 17th Ave., Greeley. Monday – Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
» Southwest Weld County Offices, 4209 County Road 24½, Longmont. Monday – Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
All samples, with the complete lab form, must be returned to the Weld County Department of Public Health & Environment offices in Greeley, 1555 N. 17th Ave., Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
For other questions regarding the safety of your well water, call (970) 304-6415.
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Update, 5:27 p.m. — The lagoon wastewater sevice LaSalle has been disabled due to flood damage. The plant will be down for a minimum of 48 hours, until at least 5 p.m. on Wednesday.
In the meantime,do not flush your toilet or send anything down a drain of any kind. Sewage may back up into your residence. Portable toilets are set up at the LaSalle community center at 100 Todd and in the 300 block of First Avenue between the middle school and North Valley.
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Update, 5:25 p.m. — The evacuation order for the neighborhood north of Colo. 60 from North Parish Avenue, west to the river, and south of Colo. 60 from South Parish Avenue South to Molnar or Lacosta streets and west to the River are clear to return home.
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Update, 5:23 p.m. — The mandatory evacuations for Greeley's Spanish Colony and the River Park Mobile Home Park in Greeley have been lifted.
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Update, 4:45 p.m. — Classes in Greeley-Evans School District 6 and Union Colony schools are set to resume Tuesday.
Classes will go on as normally scheduled. No schools in either district were damaged by flood waters. Three District 6 schools - Dos Rios Elementary, Centennial Elementary and Chappelow K-8 — are affected by the "no flush" order in Evans. Union Colony Elementary is also under that order. Portable toilets and hand-washing stations will be provided at all schools.
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Update, 4:35 p.m. — Greeley's Culture, Parks, and Recreation Department's Recreation Division has canceled both middle school volleyball and football practices today due to School District 6 closures. Schedules will resume tomorrow if schools are re-opened. Both youth flag football and Young America Soccer practices will resume at the coaches' discretion. Adult sports games and practices schedules are going forward as planned.
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Update, 2:53 p.m. — There are still two general areas on the western side of the Left Hand Water District that will experience an extended outage
» Areas on Foothills Highway from Neva Road north
» Nelson Road from Foothills Highway to Tollgate.
Included are the following subdivisions and areas: Foothills Ranch,Fox Run, Hardt Estates, L'heureux Country Estates, Mountain Ridge, Plateau Road from Foothills Highway to 39th Street, 39th Street and 41st Street, Oxford Road from 41st to 63rd Street, Nebo Road and Nimbus Road.
Crews are still working toward a temporary solution.
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Update, 2:27 p.m. — Food and volunteers are needed at the Weld Food Bank.
Food donations can be brought to 1108 H St. in Greeley. The food bank is open for donations from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
The food bank also needs volunteers to help sort and safety check food and build emergency food boxes. More information to come on when volunteers can help.
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Update, 2:17 p.m. — If you or anyone in your family is experiencing any trauma, mental health or substance use disorder crisis because of the flooding, please call North Range Behavioral Health.
Greeley: 1300 N 17th Ave., (970) 347-2120. Fort Lupton: 145 1st Street, (303) 857-2723.
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Update, 2:03 p.m. — Residents can access up-to-date information on road closures, maps, evacuation centers and more at Weld County's website, www.co.weld.co.us/Departments/OEM/WeldCounty2013FloodMap.html. Type in your address to get information pertinent to your area.
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Update, 1:45 p.m. — The Federal Emergency Management Agency continues to support state and local response efforts to the flooding in Colorado.
FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate today traveled to Colorado to meet with federal, state and local officials about ongoing response and recovery efforts. On Saturday, President Obama declared a major disaster in Colorado and authorized federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts, and the declaration was expanded to include Adams, Larimer and Weld counties on Sunday.
The declaration makes federal assistance available for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners in their recovery.
Impacted residents can apply for federal assistance by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or visiting www.disasterassistance.gov.
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Update, 1:13 p.m. — Weld public health officials warn the increase in standing water from the floods also increases the risk of contracting West Nile Virus.
This week's forecasted heat will aid the growing process for mosquitoes, maturing them from egg to adult in as little as a week. It also helps the virus incubate in birds that have been infected, which pass it on to mosquitoes.
The best way for people to protect themselves from West Nile Virus is prevention, public health officials say.
» Check your property for pooling water after a rainstorm. Those are breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
» Avoid being outside at dusk and during early morning hours.
» Wear light-colored clothing. Mosquitoes are attracted to bright colors.
» Wear long sleeves and pants.
» Use bug spray especially with DEET, picaridin, IR3535, or certain essential oils.
» Keep screens on windows and doors. Be sure they are free of tears.
For more information on West Nile and associated precautions, visit www.co.weld.co.us/Departments/HealthEnvironment/ or call Kelly Campbell, health communications supervisor, at (970) 304-6470 ext. 2325.
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Update, 12:40 p.m. — Bella Romero Elementary School is no longer accepting any donations for flood relief.
Please take all new and used clothing items to Journey Christian Church, 4754 W. 31st St. The church will be accepting donations for new and used clothes from 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Please do not bring any other items to the church. Absolutely no electronic equipment or large items such as furniture will be accepted.
Greeley-Evans School District 6 is accepting cash donations, which are tax deductible, or new shoes, socks and underwear for children ages 4-18. Please do not bring any used items.
Donations will be accepted at the Administration Building, 1025 9th Ave., Greeley. All cash donations will be used to purchase items directly for students in need.
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Update, 12:32 p.m. — United Way of Weld County's quarterly refugee collaboration forum scheduled for Tuesday has been canceled. The next forum will be held on Dec. 17.
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Update, 12:23 p.m. — Left Hand Water District is asking residents not to direct inquiries regarding service or the boil advisory to its water quality email, as water treatment operators are not able to respond.
Direct all inquiries to firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Update, 12:08 p.m. — The Carbon Valley Emergency Operations Center closed at noon.
Residents seeking information should contact Weld County Dispatch at (970) 350-9600 for nonemergencies.
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Update, 12:06 p.m. — Mountaiin View Fire Rescue still has water. Stop by 3561 Stagecoach Road
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Update, 12:03 p.m. — The city of Evans has an update on its water situation:
» Evans' drinking water is safe to use.
» Evans wastewater system: Effective immediately, every business and resident in the "NO FLUSH ZONE" is asked to stop all use of the wastewater system. This means NO WATER down the drain, including flushed toilets, laundry or showers.
Because of the way the sewer system is connected, any water you put down the drain can result in sewage backing up in your basement or your neighbor's.
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Update, 11:46 a.m. — Idaho Creek Subdivision at Colo. 119 and WCR 7 is now clear to return. River Valley Mobile Home Park in Longmont is still under mandatory evacuation.
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Update, 11:40 a.m. — Weld County Public Works is out assessing roads and bridges that were obscured by flood waters yesterday.
Bridge crews are starting work to repair and restore WCR 54 between Colo. 257 and WCR 13, 17 from 50 to 52. It's estimated to take one to two days to be ready to reopen it if the weather holds.
Crews are also arranging to place concrete Jersey barriers or water-filled barriers to more effectively block spectator access to the heavily damage bridges, including Fern, 53/Kersey, WCR 61, and WCR 13 at WCR 26.
Crews are also inspecting damaged gravel roads and identifying where re-gravel is needed. These roads may have been low volume before the flood but now may be the only routes available in some areas.
They are blading WCR 44 to maintain access to Milliken. Tomorrow, the paving crew will finish WCR 46 west of U.S. 85 to Colo. 60, which was milled just before the flood event. This will also become a heavy use route and would deteriorate if left unpaved.
Trucking will deliver repair materials to bridge projects at WCR 13 & WCR 26.
The Bridge Division is assisting Firestone/North Weld / NCC to restore water pipe to Firestone at WCR 13 and WCR 26 — blocking St. Vrain channel with dike.
County crews are organizing with CDOT for bridge integrity inspections.
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Update, 11:36 a.m. — Colo. 119 has closed again at Interstate-25
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Update, 11:03 a.m. — Greeley is reporting a significant drop in river levels, but warns residents to anticipate fluctuations throughout the day as a result of heavy rain along the Front Range. Also:
» 5th Street and 4th Avenue have reopened
» Greeley water is safe to drink, flush, etc. There are no water restrictions.
» All of Greeley's infrastrucutre, including wastewater and electricity, is running at 100 percent
» Greeley officials are participating in a meeting with FEMA officials and others this morning.
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Update, 10:40 a.m. — Trinity Lutheran School, 3000 35th Ave., will open showers and locker rooms and provide basic toiletries to flood victims daily from 4-7 p.m. starting Tuesday.
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Update, 10:26 a.m. — River Valley Mobile Home Park in Longmont is under mandatory evacuation, and Idaho Creek is now under voluntary evacuation.
If you need shelter you can go to Mead High School, 12750 County Road 7.
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Update, 10:17 a.m. — New Horizons and Associates is having a clothing drive for victims of the flood.
Please bring clothing, coats, hats and gloves and basic toiletries to 3527 W. 12th St. Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call Loni Ferrier with questions at (970) 689-1192
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Update, 10:15 a.m. — Greeley's organic waste collection site (GROW) at 1130 E. 8th St. will reopen on Tuesday.
The GROW site's hours are Monday – Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Update, 10:12 a.m. — Greeley History Museums has cancelled History Fest for Tuesday, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday are still on for History Fest
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Update, 10:08 a.m. — Weld County Combined Courts are open during normal hours.
If road conditions prevent you from traveling, call (970) 475-2400.
The 19th Judicial District probation office in Fort Lupton is closed today. The probation office in Greeley is open.
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Update, 10:06 a.m. — Greeley officials are reporting some good news:
» River levels in Greeley continued to drop overnight.
» No problems have been reported related to Greeley's water, sewer or other systems.
» 5th Street and 4th Avenue have reopened.
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Update, 10 a.m. — From the city of Evans:
City offices at 1100 37th St. are open for limited business today. Staff will be taking utility payments, court payments, and building permits. The city complex will be open until 5 p.m. today.
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Update, 9:53 a.m. — Greeley Wesleyan Church is offering a number of resources for flood victims:
» Bathroom and shower facilities today and Tuesday from 5-7 p.m.
» Free mean on Wednesday from 5-6:15 p.m.
» Free laundry, three loads maximum, at Duds and Suds, 2460 8th Ave. on Tuesday and Thursday from 6-10 p.m. Last load goes in at 9 p.m.
» Clothing at the Greeley Wesleyan Community Outreach Center, 908 11th Ave. Visit today from 1-4 p.m., Tuesday from 5-7:30 p.m., Thursday from 1:30-3 p.m. and Friday from 9-11 a.m.
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Update: 9:48 a.m. — Evans Mayor Lyle Achziger came to the Weld County commmissioners meeting to thank the county and first responders for their help.
"It's been a humbling experience to work with all of these mayors," Achziger added, referring to all of the county's cities working together on the flood crisis. "We have been in constant contact since Friday ... It's very humbling to be a part of that, I'm very honored."
Weld County Commissioner Barbara Kirkmeyer said she has been "truly amazed" to see all of the county's communities working together.
"I think it's been a long week, and we've probably got a few more weeks ahead of us that are long as well," she said.
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Update: 9:30 a.m. — Weld County officials aren't anticipating any more rescues or evacuations today, with rivers maintaining their levels or receding some, said Weld County Sheriff Bureau Chief Steve Reams.
However, Reams added that there are concerns with the standing water in the area, particularly mosquitoes and other health hazards.
Reams said the road closures around the county and "new geography" have forced county emergency crews to reorganize their assets, adding to their challenges.
Reams also said county officials are constantly monitoring road conditions for potential re-openings and closures.
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Update: 9:15 a.m. — Organizers at the Greeley/Evans Moose Lodge, located at 3456 11th Ave. in Evans, said their Monday activities have been canceled, adding that they'll take a "day-by-day" approach to starting them back up.
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Update: 9 a.m. — Greeley has now received 3.56 inches of rain so far in September — exactly 3 inches more than normal this far into the month.
Greeley's heaviest rainfall period this past week occurred from 4 p.m. Monday to 4 p.m. Tuesday, when Greeley had 1.11 inches.
A week ago, Greeley's precipitation total for the year was about average, at 11.69 inches — just .12 inches above normal for that date.
As of Sunday evening, Greeley, now with 15.24 inches of precipitation for the year, was about 30 percent above average for the year.
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Update: 8:30 a.m. — Those interested in volunteering or making a donation to those affected by the Colorado flood can do so by dialing 2-1-1, or (866) 760-6489.
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Update: 7:30 a.m. — Hillside Pool, 1414 27th St. in Greeley, is now open for use of showers and facilities for Evans neighbors who are in the no-flush zone. Please bring your own towel, shampoo soap etc. to use.
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Update: 7:20 a.m. — Reminder at the city of Evans. All volleyball, soccer and flag football practices have been canceled today and Tuesday; 8 Week Fat Burn is canceled today; Senior Lunch is canceled Tuesday and Friday; Senior Fun and Fitness is canceled Tuesday.
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Update: 7:11 a.m. — The city of Greeley is reporting no problems w/ Greeley's water, sewer or other systems; 5th Street and 4th Avenue have reopened.
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Update: 6:50 a.m. — Greeley weather looks a little more promising today. The National Weather Service reports a chance of drizzle before 9 a.m., then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Patchy fog before 9 a.m. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 75 degrees. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Tuesday is expected to be sunny with a high near 85, and Wednesday is expected to be mostly sunny with a higher near 86.
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Update: 6:30 a.m. — The South Platte River at Kersey continues to measure above 16 feet in depth, six feet above flood stage, after rising slightly overnight. An equipment failure is noted at the Poudre River gauge in Greeley, but water levels were measuring 7.7 feet at the Greeley wastewater plant a little further downstream. The Poudre River continued to be above 6 feet at the canyon mouth. Updates are as of 5:45 a.m. today.
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Update: 6:27 a.m. — JBS beef processing plant located at 800 8th Ave., in Greeley has canceled both A & B shifts today. Workers are asked not to come to the plant.
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Update: 6:24 a.m. — Latest road opening is at Colo. 52 between Boulder and Weld County Road 5.
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Update: 6:24 a.m. — Aims Community College campuses are open today.
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Update: 6:19 a.m. — Mountain View Fire Protection Rescue will be passing out water to residents at its administration building, 3561 Stagecoach Road in Longmont at 8 a.m. today.
» Bella Romero Elementary School, 1400 E. 20th St., will give out supplies and clothing to flood survivors from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
» Greeley's administrative offices and municipal court will be open today.
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Update: 6:18 a.m. — There are no classes today for Platte Valley School District, Weld Re-7 in Kersey. All School events and activities are canceled as well.
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Update: 6:17 a.m. — The university has established a Web page with information on the flooding, including how to volunteer to help, at www.unco.edu/volunteer/floodrelief.html.
At 4 p.m. today, an update on the university's operating status for Tuesday will be posted on the university home page, via UNC Today and Around Campus, and UNC's Emergency Alert system (in the event of additional closures).
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Update: 6:15 a.m. — Crisis-trained therapists will be available at the Greeley Recreation Center shelter from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today.
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Update: 6:13 a.m. — Rain day! Greeley-Evans School District schools are closed today. The University of Northern Colorado also is closed today.
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Update: 5:45 a.m. — Heavy rain continues throughout northern Colorado, with expectations of another day filled with showers in the mountains and the foothills, according to the National Weather Service. Some storms could produce up to an inch of rain in 30 minutes, and flash flooding continues to be a threat. Storms should end early tonight with no additional rain overnight, the Weather Service reports.


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NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V357000
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 6812G
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Year: 2002
Manufacturers Involved: MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATION
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Recall Type: V
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 217500
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20120913
Recall Initiator: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: Mazda North American Operations
Date Report Received By ODI: 20120727
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A specific type of motorcycle, typically distinguished by it's aerodynamic 'hunched-over' seating position and high power to weight ratio. Often favoured by stunters, who choose the bikes because they are light and easy to perform tricks (such as wheelies and stoppies) on.
Crotch rockets are not always Japanese motorcycles, Italian companies such as Ducati manufacture quite high-quality crotch rockets as well.
Also known as 'sportbikes'.
Crotch rockets are not always Japanese motorcycles, Italian companies such as Ducati manufacture quite high-quality crotch rockets as well.
Also known as 'sportbikes'.
The Ducati 999, Suzuki GSXR1000 and Yamaha YZF-R1 are good examples of ~1000cc crotch-rockets.
by Zack S. February 27, 2004
Motorcycles are broken down into general categories. Off road, Track, Cruisers ( incl. Harley Davidsons, Kawasaki Vulcan, Yamaha Roadstar), Sport Touring (Honda ST1300), Touring (Honda Goldwing) and Sport.(Honda CBR600, Yamaha FZ6) Sport bikes are very fast highly mobile bikes where the rider is low and leaning forward. The bike is generally a cafe race style. A Crotch Rocket is the slang term for Motorcycles of the Sport category. The term is derived from their incredible speed. The previous definition of "Non-Harley's" is patently false. I have a Honda Goldwing and it is definitely not a Crotch rocket.
A crotch rocket passed me on the freeway going about 140 mph.
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The Campaign for America's Libraries is designed to achieve the following broad objectives:
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- Update the image of libraries, librarians and all library staff for the 21st century, sustaining and strengthening their relevance;
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- Develop more cross-collaboration across the association to ensure that new Campaign projects and initiatives are inclusive and effective;work more closely with ALA Chapters and Affiliates to help them achieve their public awareness objectives;
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Critical areas include:
- Increased library usage;
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Software is not a manufacturing industry, thus not a product.
Open source economic model: Sell the license or charge a consulting fee?
On two recent occasions I've been asked to share why the open source economic model is sound. The first was on the elevator with an academic researcher while attending a recent meeting. We talked about open source, and he asked me:
"If the software is open source,
how are developers suppossed to make a living?".
The second was more recently, with a student who took the open source class at RPI. He asked me about a dilemma he was facing in which he wrote a nice web framework that naturally he decided to open source—a company found the software useful, wanted to build upon it, and was willing to compensate him. He pondered whether he should:
(a) Charge them a one-time fee for a customized license, or
(b) Charge them an hourly rate for consulting services
I strongly advised him to go with (b) and related to him the long converstaion I had had with the academic researcher after leaving the elevator, over happy-hour.
The kernel of the two stories is: "Software is not a manufacturing industry" and therefore, "software is not a product." As Eric Raymond rightly pointed out a long time ago in his book, The Cathedral and the Bazaar: "Software is a service industry" and to be more precise, software itself is only a platform for delivering services. Just like highways, waterways, the power grid, the phone network, and the piping of the water supply.
Once we understand that what matters in the software industry is simply to have robust software that supports the delivery of the services that flow through it, then it becomes clear that the economics of software cannot possibly be based on one-time payments for licenses, nor "selling software by the unit."
Software is built and maintained through a very labor intensive process. Therefore, to properly account for its cost, we must use an approach based on the hourly cost of professional services that developers dedicate to building and maintaining such service.
This is nothing new. Charging an hourly rate for professional services is how lawyers, doctors, accountants, mechanics, pilots, and nurses have operated in the economic system for many decades (and some for centuries).
It then follows that when approached by a customer who wants to extend, improve, or customize a piece of software in which we have expertise, our best business approach is not to offer a one-time deal based on a licensing fee, but to offer our professional services at an hourly rate.
In this way, the developer's time is always properly compensated for, and the customer has the control and flexibility to adjust and correct depending on whether he is receiving the services he needs. Of course, when paying an hourly rate for a service in which it is unclear how many hours it will take to achive something, customers can be aprehensive about committing to such an agreement. That's when an open mind and open development changes everything; when engaged in open development, the customer not only can see the software as it is being designed, implemented, and tested on a daily basis, they can be actively engaged in driving the software to ensure that it meets appropriate needs.
The open source model enables the economics of software development to align with efficiency, high quality, low cost, maintainability, fit for purpose, and scalability when the developer is compensated for the scarce good of their limited time and attention.
Openness is simply good for business.
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I totally agree with option B being the best business model. A lot of people in my network who actually work with open source software, have a successful and profitable business providing professional services.
...and why not both ?
Option B is also my vote as well. To the wider audiences out there: Rather than software being considered a product like e-books, i-tunes, or boxed-software packages, its a better economic model all-round to consider it a service platform that becomes the vehicle for another product to win profits, such as hourly consulting--if you're a programmer or company selling expert consulting services that the open-licensed software handles, or if you're a product seller, then it's the vehicle that helps sells an Android Phone gadget, an E-book Reader gadget, a Tablet gadget, a Tunes gadget etc.. I don't know of anyone that purchases Android, yet businesses have clearly profited from it. In short, the economic model that works best for software is to consider it like a highway, or a piping system, something that we indirectly pay, rather than Car or the Gas that utilizes such services. When we follow this model, then we end up with far more Cars and Gas to consume, so to speak, and that's exactly what consumers want, and its exactly what businesses will profit MORE from once the wider audiences consider it that way. Sure, the Private Piping or Private Highway industries would loudly disagree, if they existed, but thankfully they don't. And if they did, then the enormous profits they'd earn would still be much less than that won by the outlier businesses from having a robust and thriving public highway (or public pipe) system in place. Open Source is good for more business, and that's better for society at large.
Yes, charging consultancy works for enterprise, as long as there's no base investment cost (ie, the consultant is freeloading off an existing project, or else is reinvesting surplus into developing a new project). The fact that other customers get the code for free isn't an issue, since the consultant has already been adequately compensated. Hopefully whoever built the starting code also was, too - freeloading isn't a bad thing at all, and in this case the initial developer will get the enhancements too, and the earning potential of the project grows.
This is all great, all wonderful. The next guy to come along can do the same, it all feeds back into itself, and rent gets paid, kids get fed, and so on.
I worry that this model means favours developers with sales and marketing skills over technical skills, though. But more worryingly than that, it's not clear to me that this model works at all for consumer software.
So let's assume you want to write an end-user IM client. Seems reasonable, really - base it off XMPP and go. We'll ignore, for a moment, that there are plenty in existence.
So on the hourly rate mechanism, the developer needs to locate one customer, and write them an IM client, charging them the full rate. All future customers then get it free. So £5 an hour, year to write - anyone want an IM client for £10,000? Thought not. And £10k over a year is hardly greedy.
In traditional programming, the rate is amortized over a number of sales, the pricing based on what the market will bear, and what's needed to compensate the programming team. This is similar to the "Private Highway" companies, who really do exist, and typically charge a toll for their bridge or road - spreading their initial investment cost across thousands of road users. Or, for that matter, the governments who build public roads and amortize the cost across road users via taxation.
So instead, I find 2,000 customers and charge them £5 each. Or 20,000 and charge them 50p. I might actually get in a marketing guy, aim for 50,000 charging them 30p. Two people get their rent paid.
But look at this this way. The number of open source consumer applications that have paid for people's rent are pretty small. Firefox, to some degree. Chrome, depending on how you count it. Android; though indirectly.
Where Open Source thrives is in the background, in the enterprise, as the base layer to build other things on top of. In that area, there's plenty of money, and a good living to be made - the problem is that the same models don't apply to all markets, and simplifying things (and, heaven help us, trying to imply some ethical angle to all this) is misleading.
The elegance of open source is that you can pinch the work that others have done, make the modifications that you want to do, and then apply it in the new domain.
All this marketing and sales, is silly. How can an individual reach 2,000 customers? Bill Gates met with IBM - one (1) client and probably 5-10 people that considered his proposal. How much has MS contributed with since, other than pretty borders? From 1980 to 1990 the technology developed, we met and exchanged ideas, we competed, made standards, lectured and got things done. I know, I was director of R&D and said "drop-it" on all ideas that were 3 months old. The HTML this network is based on was defined in those days, we used email that would make Outlook appear simple, that included encryption, and safety certificates, and full integration with ERP applications, database tools, task flow. Unless you open for organisations to use what you make, steal if you like, we will all invent the same things. We will do it more or less the same ways and fight over who did it first. The courtroom is the lest productive place on earth!
To charge for your work you have to charge per hour used. This is the dilemma for the genius: if you come up with some real novelty, like I know of a way to represent pictures as polynomials in a helix, allowing the objects to be recognised irrelevant to direction, but without the application (the military detecting the same objects flying north/south or east/west) or X-ray showing the broken leg this way or that, and really willing to sponsor the development, I am totally stuck. I do not work on DoD projects or in a huge group of medical equipment, so I am better off either to shut up with the genius way of storing images, or use it to solve a problem with upside/sideways X-rays that I have been asked to solve. Then ask the organisation I work with to protect the novelty, and help me get paid by spreading the word and protecting it. You need the umbrella bigger than you to license and protect. It is better to work and share, and be part of novelty. Those that need to protect their work usually is not even paid their hourly rate, but just too embarrassed to say so.
Regarding the remark that few things have been developed by open source, then I add that very few things have been developed by others. Had you told e in 1985 that I could still contribute, participate and hack, I would have laughed. It is silly how much is just the same as 25 years ago. Well, three letter acronyms have changed but they do not impress me. I have started a new project all by myself, because I am fed up with things being slow. Who could believe that, definitely not me.


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For a while when I was little, every evening my mom would read a bit the book My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George to my older brother and, without he realising it, I would listen in, too. This book really perked my imagination as a little girl, and if left such a huge impression in my little head. Ever since I've often imagined, when I am about to fall asleep, that I live inside the middle of a very cozy tree in the forest. I dream that I am all safe and warm and cozy falling asleep in my tree. And this little dream of mine can get me to sleep every time.
I am now 32 years old and still I often imagine that I am in my tree, except now Adelaide is always with me, too. The other night I realised that this dream of mine - which has been with me for so long now - has kind of come true. For we live just beside a huge forest in a little house, which although is not a tree, we have made all safe and warm and cozy together.
Often, when I am feeling sad or lost or down, I will pull out my old copy of My Side of the Mountain and re-read it once again, and it usually does the trick and brings me back to that cozy and safe place. It's amazing to me that a childhood book can do that, and I'm glad that it does.
But it's also left me wondering - have children's books left such a huge impression on others, too? Are there any books that you have carried along with you for decades much like me? Perhaps I am just a bit odd, but I suspect (and hope) that others may have these stories, too. And I'd love to hear.


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A new invention will have you seeing ice cream in a whole new way. Literally.
From his lab in England, "experimental ice creamist" Charlie Francis has crafted a glow-in-the-dark ice cream that lights up when you lick it, according to Yahoo! News.
The secret ingredient? Synthesized jellyfish protein.
Right now, it comes in lemon and vanilla, but Francis said it could be made into any number of tasty flavors.
"You could even have it jellyfish flavor if you wanted to," he said.
Well....we might not go that far. But it's still pretty cool.


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Ohio Northern coach Ron Beaschler said Tuesday's match - and the difference between an outright Ohio Athletic Conference title and a three-way share - was simple.
"We knew it was gonna be a dogfight," Beaschler said of his team's match with Heidelberg at Seiberling Gymnasium. "We had to win the close matches. There were some weights where that we knew we couldn't give up big points, and we didn't do that."
But the Polar Bears didn't win enough of the close matches. After Calvert graduate and Ohio Northern reigning 174-pound national champion Kyle Kwiat scored an 18-0 technical fall over Heidelberg's Jeremy Stepp to cut HU's advantage to 15-8, two matches essentially decided the outcome.
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In the first, Heidelberg 184-pounder Richard Dowdley made a late rally for a 7-6 win over Kyle Raber. Then, HU senior Andy Lovins - in his final match at Seiberling Gymnasium - won in double overtime over Michael Pawlitz in a 197-pound match, 7-6.
"We win those two, we win the dual," Beaschler said.
The two HU victories secured what became a 21-11 win over the Polar Bears, and gave HU a share of the OAC title for the first time since 2009-2010. HU shares the title with Mount Union and Ohio Northern, which suffered its first conference loss. Each team finished at 4-1.
The crowd was at its loudest when Dowdley gained control over Raber in the final half minute, which sent him on to the win.
"I'm fighting, I'm fighting; it just seemed like I couldn't get out," Dowdley said. "I was just like 'Hey, we need this match to win, so I dug deep, came out the back door, got the two. From there it seemed like he was broke."
Heidelberg coach Ned Shuck said the Dowdley match was key.
"He got caught in a bad situation where he gave up four or five points and had to work his way through it," Shuck said. "That last little bit there, he won the match on riding time, just getting a couple seconds over one minute. That just shows you how every second of a wrestling match is important."
Lovins knew all about that Tuesday night, winning his match on a tiebreaker after overtimes.
To go out with a piece of the OAC title was special for the senior.
"We knew that we had to win to get part of the OAC, so we put in a lot of time in individual practices," he said. "Working out the wrinkles and getting the small things corrected that needed to be done."
It was a good home finish for Lovins, who has plenty more in mind before his career wraps up. Lovins, OAC champion a year ago, said he has plenty to prove.
"I'm definitely looking at All-American this year," he said. "I fell short, I lost in the match to place at nationals last year; that was pretty frustrating, and caused me to work a lot harder on aspects I need to improve [on]."
Two other Heidelberg seniors went out with wins. Justin Wharton, a 165-pounder, defeated ONU's Tyler Gargano 14-8, while HU 149-pounder Andrew Johnson scored an 11-4 decision over Jonathan Hoopes.
Wharton, like many wrestlers Tuesday night, talked about what the title meant for his coach.
"It means a lot, especially for Coach Shuck," Wharton said. "I'm really proud of him, and it means a lot for me that he could come in his second year and capture a conference title."
"It's a great feeling," Johnson said. "We wish we were competing for the outright, but competing for the title alone in itself is an amazing feeling. We came in, my class (as freshmen), winning a tournament title, and leaving now with a share of the title for the dual season, that's a great accomplishment."
Heidelberg's other wins on the night came from Columbian graduate Delian Schneider, who beat Jerry Pasquale 10-5 at 125 pounds, from 141-pounder Chris Osborn, who knocked off Shaun Lee 11-4 and from Bellevue graduate Damon Cheek, who won his 157-pound match over Kyle Brezovec (6-2).
The highlight for ONU was Kwiat, who won his match over Stepp in dominating fashion. With his team down 15-3 at the time, Kwiat said he knew ONU needed a big win
"I knew that we needed some 'gravy points,' as Coach calls them," Kwiat said. "I knew I could do that, but I just went out there and wrestled my match, attacking, being aggressive."
ONU also got a 7-4 win by 133-pounder Jeremy Jones over Colin McDermitt, and got a victory in the heavyweight match when Cody Lovejoy topped Nino Majoy, 8-3.
But the big winners were Shuck and his team. Not that he wanted to celebrate too much.
"You've always got to look forward; you've always got to move forward," Shuck said. "If you're not, somebody else is catching up to you or making bigger gains on you, and we don't want that to happen. We're trying to close the gap on the top teams in the country right now, and that's not gonna happen by sitting around celebrating all night about having a share of the OAC title. We've got to move forward."


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Susanna Compassionately Portrays Postpartum Depression
By Stephanie Dinkmeyer, NAMI Communications Intern
Katie washes her hands, applies hand sanitizer, and uses mouthwash every time she picks up her baby, April. When she finally does hold her crying baby, she cannot soothe her. She tries a bottle of formula, a bottle of breast milk and sings a lullaby. She calls her sister, Susanna, for help. She tells her sister, "I'm not connected to her. She knows I don't know what I'm doing. She wants me gone. She doesn't respond to me. I'm like a stranger to her. I just need to go." Eventually, she puts April back in her crib, leaves the room, and blasts loud music to drown out the sound of April's cries.
This scene is from Susanna, a 12-episode YouTube Web series starring Anna Paquin and Maggie Grace. But for millions of mothers across the U.S. experiencing postpartum depression (PPD), this is reality. Susanna paints a mostly accurate and compassionate picture of PPD.
In its 8 to 12 minute-long episodes, focuses mostly on its namesake, Katie's sister, played by Maggie Grace. Susanna is a high-powered executive at an investment firm. Focused and driven as she is, she does eventually take over caring for April when Katie (Anna Paquin) is hospitalized. Though it seems we are due for a film or TV show in which the main focus is on the woman with PPD, and the show is disappointing in that regard, Susanna's perspective is a relevant one that highlights the importance of support in the life of new mothers, especially those with PPD.
Katie is diagnosed with PPD by a friend of Susanna's who is a doctor. He tells Susanna that Katie is exhibiting "significant obsessive compulsive symptoms, some paranoia, and impaired judgment." Katie, a single mom, is obsessed with April's health, always believing she is sick. She's afraid she will drop April and talks about how she never should have given birth to her. The symptoms are realistically portrayed by Paquin.
Of course, the series also has its moments of stereotype-fueling. Though expected in a dramatic TV show, they are a bit disheartening to see amidst an otherwise empowering depiction of PPD. For instance, Katie's psychiatrist tells Susanna that "On a certain level every new mom goes crazy raising her child, especially if she doesn't have support or a job to give her some distance. It's like being in an induced psychotic state." The flippant use of the word "crazy" minimizes Katie's experience. And the incessant crying of the child is a tired trope and one that may lead some to believe that a fussy baby may be the only baby whose mother can develop PPD.
The most empowering lines from the series come from the professionals, who offer supportive words to both Katie and Susanna. For instance, the psychiatrist tells Katie, "You have an illness. It's not your choice to have it. Most women have moments of it. All women have doubts about their competency. Some women have much deeper, more profound problems in depression, but it's not because you did something wrong." The referring doctor tells Katie, "These postpartum issues are a lot more common than people realize." Both of these statements are true and precisely the kind of information that needs to be disseminated about PPD. And with the cast of characters orbiting around Katie, from her mother to Susanna to the medical staff to the nanny, the crux of the issue, support, gets the attention it deserves.
Although it isn't going to be the PPD portrayal some of us have been waiting for, Susanna is worth the watch for anyone who knows a mother.


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Westminster's Arts Administration Program
Why Study Arts Administration at Westminster?
Arts Administration students will explore and develop their artistic interests while they acquire practical business experience. Expertise in leadership, management, marketing, and finance are in demand in every successful artistic organization. Symphonies, orchestras, museums, theatres and community art centers can all benefit from competent students with an education rooted in the arts, communication skills and business principles specifically for nonprofit organizations. As an Arts Administration major you will discover an increased appreciation for the arts, develop the business skills vital to the nonprofit industry, and be prepared for advanced graduate study if you desire.
The Arts Administration degree merges the study of the arts with concentrations in business and communications. It is an ideal combination of academic coursework, internships and extracurricular opportunities which help students become qualified to work in such areas as marketing, fundraising, operations, and general arts management. The training students acquire while earning this degree gives them the flexibility to attempt careers in many fields, not limited to either business or the arts. Students will acquire portable skills for work in a wide variety of sectors.
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TAHOE CITY - The River Ranch will celebrate its 40th anniversary under current ownership and in honor of this tenure, they will host an anniversary reception complete with live jazz on Thursday, Nov. 1, 5:30-8:30 p.m.For more than 100 years, there's been a lodge and restaurant at the Truckee River bend. For the last 40 years, the River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant has been under the ownership of Pete Friedrichsen and Denny Devin, who purchased it in 1972. Before their ownership, there was a long and colorful history of the River Ranch with joyous and difficult times for the old building. Originally called the Deer Park Inn, it was completed in 1888 and was a fashionable watering spot on a narrow-gauge railway, which brought many visitors to its door until the Great Depression when tourism can to a standstill. The building became dilapidated through disuse and subsequently burned down. The current building was built in the early 1950s primarily as a tennis camp. During the 1960 Olympic Games at nearby Squaw Valley, numerous foreign diplomats used the lodge as their headquarters and it became a popular destination for Bay Area socialites.Throughout the years, the River Ranch has been transformed into a charming, cozy 19-room lodge by continuous upgrading and remodeling with dcor that reflects the mountain charm. "The River Ranch has long history and holds a special place in many guest's hearts that has been passed down through generations. People who came to the River Ranch in their younger years re-visit the River Ranch with their grandchildren," said Lodge Manager Natalie Baird. Guests range from river rafters and fisherman in the summer to skiers and snow enthusiasts in the winter. The patio barbecue started as a glorified hot dog stand, really just a charcoal barbecue, ice chest, lemonade stand and keg of beer that was run by now retired veteran employee Jon L Weeden. The spacious patio bar with surrounding bar stools is a fixture now and a favorite watering hole.There is a "real" barbecue, with plenty of seating and live music in the summer. The patio is not only an oasis for music fans, rafters, bikers and other recreationalists but also a popular spot for river-side weddings. "Destination weddings in Tahoe are about experiencing the mountain life - and what better way than on the patio overlooking the river with pine tree covered mountains as the backdrop?" said Linda Johns, banquet manager. Over the years, there has been a variety of employees, reflecting the image of the resort town. However, there are many old timers celebrating more than 10 years of employment at the River Ranch. "The atmosphere has always been full of fun and friendships," said Justin Stout, restaurant supervisor. "There is a great sense of camaraderie with all staff and managers."The River Ranch matured from an Italian family style kind of place to a steakhouse, and has evolved into the continental California-style fine dining restaurant it is today.Diners are treated to a comprehensive menu by Executive Chef Julia Walter, who has orchestrated the culinary direction at the River Ranch for more than five years. With a degree from Johnson and Whales Culinary Institute, Chef Julia brings fresh ideas to the restaurant where she changes the menu seasonally to keep up with culinary trends, including new dishes like the Organic Mushroom Flatbread appetizer, while keeping some long-time favorites such as the Roasted Elk Loin entre. The menu compliments the serenity and ambiance of the restaurant overlooking the Truckee River. The night of Nov. 1 should provide an opportunity for old timers to reminisce and for others, an opportunity to spend time with friends in the River Ranch's warm and friendly environment. The dining room will be closed for the night but the bar will be open and there will be some food and drinks. The River Ranch is located at the corner of Highway 89 and Alpine Meadows Road 3.5 miles from Tahoe City and 10 miles from Truckee. Call 530-583-4264 or visit www.riverranchlodge.com for more information.
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MARTINSBURG - The Christmas tree in downtown Martinsburg was raised Wednesday in its new location - the remodeled town square.
For the past several years, the downtown Christmas tree was on the plaza in front of the Martinsburg Public Library. This year, the tree will be located on the island in the first block of East King Street, and Main Street Martinsburg's seasonal activities will be held in the new town square.
In one of the planters on the island is a sundial capping a nine-foot-deep metal pipe. Designed by Grove and Dall'Olio Architects, the sundial is removable and the pipe becomes the stand for the Christmas tree.
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A Martinsburg public works crew guides the downtown Christmas tree into place at the tree's new location for the season — the remodeled town square. Steve Cox donated the tree while the use of the crane to lower the tree into its stand was donated by Roberts Welding Works.
Chad Roberts of Roberts Welding Works Inc. donated the use of his crane to erect the tree and Martinsburg public works employees guided the tree into place.
The tree on the square and another tree that will be used for evergreen decorations around town was donated by Steve Cox of Martinsburg.
"The tree will be decorated with lots of bright lights," MaryAnn Ferro, a volunteer with MSM, said Wednesday. "And we'll have little white lights on all the trees in the square."
The square also will be decorated with hand-painted banners depicting scenes of the season and snowmen designed and created by local art students will be displayed along King and Queen streets.
The traditional arrival of Santa Claus, who will light the Christmas tree, will be the evening of Nov. 30, following the Old Town Martinsburg Christmas Parade and entertainment on the square.
From noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 1, the Snowflake Festival Market will be held on the square. It will feature artists and artisans, refreshments, music, strolling carolers and other activities.
For more information, go to www.mainstreetmartinsburg.com or call 304-262-4200.
- Staff writer John McVey can be reached at 304-263-3381, ext. 128, or email@example.com.


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5 Things You Love to Discuss That Nobody Else Cares About
Everyone is beautiful and special and amazing, and all of our stories are unique and inspiring and we all have a lot to offer one another.
But seriously, shut the hell up about the following topics.
Your Dreams
In Your Mind
You just had a dream and it rocked your world. It shook you so much that you wrote it down as soon as you woke up, because you had to remember this one. You think about how real it was, and how it felt like years had gone by within the dream when it was only minutes. You look back on some symbols and key phrases from the dream and wonder what they meant, and how you can apply dream lessons to real life. You know, on some level, that dreams are meaningless, but still you think, This dream wasn't like other dreams; this was important.
In Everyone Else's Mind
No it wasn't.
There is no greater gap than the one between how fascinating dreams are to the dreamer and how fascinating they are to literally anyone else in the world. Dennis from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia probably put it best: "Listening to people's dreams ... is like flipping through a stack of photographs; if I'm not in any of them and nobody is having sex, I just don't care."
It's just impossible to get excited about someone else's dream. Unfortunately, having an interesting dream makes it impossible for the dreamer to talk about anything else, so they have to tell you all about it, beat for pointless beat. They want you to be just as moved, they want you to question what it all means like they do, but the second that it's not your dream that's being discussed, you completely lose the ability to consider dreams as anything but meaningless bullshit. How is someone supposed to get excited about a made up story that happened to someone else while they slept and will have no impact on the real world in any way?
When it's your dream, of course it means something and serves as gateway into your unconscious mind, but your coworker's dream? That's just the brain's way of trying to explain the random firing of neurons that occurs while a person sleeps, it's pointless and in no way weighs on the real world.
Unless, you know, people were boning. Then, sure, I've got five minutes to hear about this.
That Time You Almost Won Big in Poker
In Your Mind
You might forget the name of the attending nurse who was present at your first child's birth, and maybe you don't recall what color pants you were wearing the day you proposed to your wife -- but you will never remember anything with as much clarity as you have reserved for that one game of poker where you almost won big. It doesn't matter if it was in the final round of the World Poker Showdown, or in the basement of your buddy's house; in your mind, the stakes are exactly the same in both scenarios. In every "Amazing Hand of Poker" story, two things are invariably true: You played your hand like a skilled, well-trained poker mercenary, and your opponent stumbled into a golden hand because he's a stupid, lucky shithead. You remember exactly every card that was dealt, you remember what was going through your head and you remember the clever, little bluffs you pulled. It was an incredibly tense hand, and the way you tell the story makes it sound like something out of a movie, and you'll carry it with you forever.
In Everyone Else's Mind
Please stop carrying it with you forever.
If you play poker, you undoubtedly have "that hand," the ultimate hand of poker where you almost won huge (where "huge" is relative to the game being played), the details of which you remember with such unbelievable clarity that you can tell someone exactly how the hand played out right down to the suit of each card that was dealt. Also, if you play poker, you lack the self-awareness to realize that no one gives a shit about your poker story.
The biggest problem is that no one can just say, "I was close to winning this one big pot, but then I ended up losing." They have to tell you this incredibly detailed and embellished epic story, even though the conclusion ("I did not win") is exactly the same in either case. And once you get one poker player going, every single player in your circle has to chime in with their own version of the "I was playing poker and an event that in retrospect isn't all that interesting and is in fact fairly commonplace occurred" poker story.
How Drunk You Guys Got
In Your Mind
You cannot believe how amazingly, outstandingly, black-outingly drunk you got last night. You don't know if there's a way to measure drunkenness on a global/historical scale, but you seriously wonder if maybe you set a record. You drank more than you ever have in the past, probably more than anyone has, and you woke up in a strange place with a bunch of scrapes and bruises, and maybe even a tattoo. That's got to be at least as impressive as being really good at a sport, right?
In Everyone Else's Mind
There's a thin line here, because drunk people do hilarious things. Some of the best anecdotes of all time have started with "So my buddy bet that I couldn't drink a fishbowl full of whiskey, and also one goldfish ..." and end with "... one count of public urination and what might end up being either attempted murder or an additional count of public urination, depending on how cool the jury is." Alcohol makes people do terrible, wonderful, awful, amazing things. The only problem is that drunk people rarely remember the hilarious parts. When they tell you about their latest crazy night out, they might have some details confused, they could be forgetting where they went and maybe they don't remember exactly how they got home, but there is one thing for which their memory will be impossibly sharp: what specifically they drank and when they drank it. They will tell you every shot they downed, every beer they chugged, every leftover cocktail they stole off someone else's table -- everything ... except all of the interesting parts of a drunken night out.
And that's why the drunk story is so boring. The teller is so bent on making sure you, as the listener, are impressed by their supernatural ability to pound back an inconceivable amount of liquor, that they forget to focus on anything other than what they had and how much might still be slushing around in their system.
Also, they went out drinking and had an awesome time without you? Fucked up, man. That's like showing off pictures of your Disneyland trip to the children you left with the babysitter. Oh, hey, speaking of children ...


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Circa 1907 Ty Cobb Studio Portrait
Starting Bid - $400.00, Sold For - $1,175.00
Exceptionally high-quality silver print professional studio portrait (3.75 x 5.5 inches) of Ty Cobb in formal attire at the start of his Hall of Fame career. This is an extraordinary portrait photograph, with tremendous contrast and detail, dating from very early in Cobb's career, approximately from the time of his Major League debut in 1907. The photographer's embossed stamp "C.M. Hayes & Co. Detroit Mich." appears in the lower left. The photo has some very minor glue residue on the reverse, which is mentioned strictly for the sake of accuracy, and is otherwise in Excellent condition. We have never seen another portrait of Cobb of this quality dating from so early in his career. This is a spectacular, extremely rare, and very possibly unique early photograph of Ty Cobb. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the family of Ms. Lou LaPointe, Ty Cobb's secretary, detailing the history of the photograph, which was given as a gift personally by Ty Cobb. Beautifully matted and framed to the dimensions of 10 x 12 inches. Reserve $400. Estimate $800/$1,200. SOLD FOR $1,175.00
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Hang Christmas Stockings with Care — Anywhere!
- Freestanding holder is perfect for Christmas stockings
- Easy and convenient way to hang stockings without tacks or nails
- After the holidays, use it to dry hats, mittens — even herbs!
Hang your stockings by the chimney — or sofa or Christmas tree or anywhere you like. This freestanding stocking holder is also handy for displaying wreaths and other decorations. After the holidays, it's a place to hang wet mittens and hats to dry. Felted bottom protects surfaces. Holds two large stockings or four smaller ones.
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Stationed at the bar in the front of the house, the American Horror Story actress, 38, sipped on red wine and kissed a handsome male companion, an onlooker tells PEOPLE.
"She was wearing a fur coat and looked very smitten with her date," says the source who spotted the actress on Wednesday night.
Then, on Sunday, Sevigny took in a Knicks game at Madison Square Garden where a number of other stars – including Philip Seymour Hoffman, Aziz Ansari and Edie Falco – were present.
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