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My experience:
1. It is pretty common for young dogs to pick up and carry small ducks but often have to be forced to pickup and carry larger ducks.
2. Many young dogs will drop the bird at the waters edge and have to be forced to hang on to it coming out of the water.
So my recommendation is to re-visit ff with large ducks in the yard, then go to a nearby pond and force coming out of the water (if she drops it at water edge, pinch ear or if collar fetched do that to make dog pick up the bird and continue up the bank).
Hope this helps.
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And to add . . . . If you have a smaller duck, have her heel around the yard with it. Go up and down some steps.
If you can get your hands on a live pigeon, then you have another training tool. Lots of soft mouthed dogs don't want all that 'activity' in their mouths. Maybe even use a dead pigeon first if she has never seen one.
but the force fetch re-visit needs to come as a first step to fix your issue.
Thanks Wayne. When she was a puppy, I noticed that she always picked up and carried bumpers by the end; like a cigar stuck out of her mouth. For a while, I would reposition in her mouth and make her hold it that way. She never learned to pick them up that way, and I did not see it as terribly important.
Perhaps I let a bad habit set in.
"I love the rod and gun and where they take me."
"Do not judge a man until you have walked two moons in his moccasins."
I generally don't pay much attention to an occasional cigar hold. As Howard N. has said, have you ever seen a dog cigar hold a duck.
However, never picking up a dummy except by a cigar hold seems odd.
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Attended a talk last night by Terry Tessein and he recommended using Olde English Lemon furniture wax on cork grips - after a soap & water clean up. Apparently conditions & seals the cork and protects against dirt, slime, etc...
Haven't tried it, but am intrigued.
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Cane Rods
I learned care of cane rods as a kid. (I built 'em back then, too!)
That was before steelie fishing, and pre-fiberglass and graphite.
This will sound harsh, but here is what we would do.
Clean with mild soap and water, and quickly dry with a soft cloth. (spar varnish doesn't hold up to water too well.) Then closely inspect ALL wrappings (good cane gets LOTS of fancy wraps). Closely inspect the varnish for chips, cracks, etc., and check ferrules to make sure all is sound. Check all guides for telltale signs of wear. Cork is polished with baking soda moistened with water as a "polishing paste", and rinsed and quickly dried. If all is OK, then rod gets several coats of good paste wax (old Simonize
works well).
If anything is found out of order, then guides are removed, wraps are removed, and rod is sanded down and refinished. The tip guide is reversed and guides on the tip section will be rewrapped on the opposite flat to counter the "set" that all bamboo gets from use. You would use your own judgement on reversing midsections, if they needed it. You might also reset or replace ferrules, as needed. (In those days, every trout fisherman worth his salt had ferrule cement on hand - I still do, and it has a myriad of uses.)
Then you would carefully apply several thin coats of good spar varnish, drying thoroughly and rubbing down with rottenstone or pumice between coats, and finish with a couple of coats of paste wax. As far as waxing the ferrules during use, we just used to rub the male ferrules aside of our nose before using. It works well.
Today, this treatment sounds harsh, as we are more worried about "losing the manufacturer's markings". Heaven forbid! Well, sorry 'bout that, but in those days a fly rod was a tool for catching fish, and you maintained it in good working order - brand name or not!
|Don't forget to try a little rubbing alcohol on your cork grips and it will make them look like new... a little rubbing them down with a cotton ball or similar material is all you need.
Superficial rust...
I took my rods out of the tube for the first time since November and noticed that a small bit of rust developed on the guides near the foot. I thought I gave them a good cleaning but apparently not good enough. Any tips on a remedy? Is it safe to use a little WD-40?
RE:rod cleaning
All great tips!
What about cane rods? Anyone out there have a recommended cleaning regime?
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RE:rod cleaning
Jeff - hangin' the old striper stick up for the winter, eh?
When I get ambitious I give my good rods a little soak in the tub, then a little scrub with soapy water, rinse and dry. I've heard that furniture polish is what manufacturers use to restore luster, and I have used it without noticing any ill effects. Honestly though, I don't polish them often. I think I've done it once or twice in my life.
Anyway, I suspect turtle wax would be a good choice too - it reduces ultraviolet rays and all that. Never tried it but autowax seems like a great treatment for the graphite.
What's most important to me is the removal of salt residue from the guide assemblies where even the best rods are known to build a little superficial rust between the metal and the wraps / coatings.
I also take the time to remove any sand or particles that may have found their way into the reel seat or any other orifice.
I lightly sanded the cork before and that made it look pretty until the next time I slimed it. Decided that wasn't important.
TO tell the honest to goodness truth, the only time I ever "detailed" rods was when I was trying to sell them!
RE:rod cleaning
Pledge is a fine product to use on most rod finishes. Before you apply the polish, just make sure of several steps. The rod should be thoroughly cleaned. Mild dish washing detergent will do the job. Use an old tooth brush or any soft brush to reach the hard to get to places where salt/corrosion buildup will occur both on the blank and reel seats.
Check the thread raps, clear coats for cracks, even run your fingers through the guide and check for sharp edges and loose ceramics inserts. Check guide feet also. Now's the time, if you have to, to send it in for repairs. This way it will be ready for spring.
Storing it is your last concern. Place it in the sock and tube and you should be all set. Never keep it strung or store it horizontally if it can be avoided. In the spring put a little paraffin wax or dubbing wax on the ferrule.
rod cleaning
No not reels, what do folks clean their rods with? Fly rods, trolling rods, spin rods, whatever...
I have been using plain old pledge on my rods with glassy coatings, and have always assumed I am not damaging the coating with the polishing chemicals--it tends to leave a little waxy finish that I figured was probably good. I am a little more apprehensive on rods with that plain graphite finish, like some fly rods or some of the loomis/st. Croix spinners. Any thoughts? Reel seats and guides all get Boeshield blasts, which also usually tends to get on the rods as well...I assume to no detriment?
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Last puppy I picked up I flew from Vegas to Atlanta, a very good friend of mine picked up my puppy for me in SC and then picked me up at the airport. I flew back to Vegas the next day with the puppy as carry on bag. She was a big girl but she fit under the seat in front of me just fine. I believe there maybe a weight limit for dogs in carry on but double check with the airline.
I have also had them shipped but try to make it a non stop flight even if I have to drive several hours, less chance of the puppy getting lost. And I have also driven 12+ hours to pick up a puppy, that by far is the best way to do it, less tress on everyone.
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My husband flew with a friend to take a pup from Dallas to Phoenix (then they went on to Las Vegas!!!) a few years ago.
I, too, am worried about the "under the seat" requirement...what happens if "puppers" doesn't fit?
I flew home with a puppy (7 wks) in a soft sided dog carrier form Dallas to Buffalo with a stop over in Detroit. No one even knew there was a puppy under my seat. He got to air out well outside before entering the terminal, let him run around a bit in the boarding area, everybody loved him. Put him in his "carry-on" kennel (it's like a gym bag with mesh sides) got on the plane and he slept the entire time. Way less stressful than anticipated and was actually quite enjoyable. Your call fly out and get him/her.
Thanks, guys! I just haven't had a peace about the connecting flight situation. Looks like I'm going to drive to Dallas, fly to St. Louis, make the "great puppy swap", fly back to Dallas and drive home. Doesn't hurt that I love Dallas, so an early morning trip over the day before and the opportunity to do a little shopping is by no means a bad thing!
No issues. I make sure I wear out puppy before flight and do not let her nap until we get on plane.
I book window seat - largest under seat area, and fewest people to disturb. Slide carrier under seat. Leave one side protruding. Unzip part so I can pet puppy during flight
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And what a great bond is started between you and pupppy on that trip. I did it once-with my black boy Trooper and would do it again if I could- but it will depend on how far it is-
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He made it a one day trip and brought no luggage with him when I met him at the airport with the pup.
Flown from P'Cola FL to Minneapolis, MN up and back in the same day 2 different times to bring my pups home. Breeder met me at the airport. Worked great !!!
It was a great start to the bonding. I flew Delta once and AirTran the other.
I had pups shipped into XNA via Delta from Idaho and there was no direct flight. The pups went through Minnesota before ending up with us and all were just fine. I would recommend Delta.


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Two Members of the last European Ryder Cup Team from Valhalla and three former Ryder Cup players will bid to bring their considerable match play skills to bear this week when they tee up in The Royal Trophy at Amata Spring Country Club in Bangkok, Thailand.
Denmark's Søren Hansen and England's Oliver Wilson will hope to reproduce their Valhalla form when they head to the Thai capital, whilst Sweden's Niclas Fasth, Scotland's Paul Lawrie and Ireland's Paul McGinley will also be able to draw on their collective Ryder Cup experiences as they seek to continue Europe's winning streak in this unique event.
The team will be completed by European Tour champions Nick Dougherty of England, Sweden's Johan Edfors, and European Tour Rookie of the Year, Pablo Larrazabal of Spain.
The octet will be captained by Spain's José Maria Olazábal in the absence of his compatriot Seve Ballesteros, who is recovering from a brain tumour.
Olazábal, who was Faldo's Vice Captain in The Ryder Cup, said: "I'm truly honoured to have been appointed by Seve to take such an important responsibility, and I will do my best to deliver a win for my great friend and for Europe. I plan to stay in contact with Seve throughout the week and to work with him as a partner – as we did on the golf course for so many years in The Ryder Cup."
For the second time, the Asian Team will be led by Japanese golfing great Naomichi "Joe" Ozaki.
His line-up includes Prayad Marksaeng and dual Asian Tour Order of Merit Number One, Thongchai Jaidee of Thailand; Charlie Wi and S.K. Ho of Korea; 2007 Asian Tour Order of Merit winner Liang Wen-chong of China; dual Japan Tour Order of Merit winner Toru Taniguchi and his fellow Japanese Hideto Tanihara and 17 year old sensation Ryo Ishikawa.
Europe have won the last two tournaments, with both victories overseen by Ballesteros, who first came up with the concept of pitching the cream of European golf against Asia's finest in a team event.
Three-time Ryder Cup winner McGinley was a leading player in both victorious sides, whilst the Swedish pair of Edfors and Fasth also tasted success in 2007.
Indeed, Edfors boasts a 100 per cent record in the contest, having won all three of his matches in Europe's 12½-3½ triumph.
He said: "I'm really looking forward to playing The Royal Trophy again. I think Amata Spring Country Club is an excellent match play venue as it encourages, and rewards, aggressive golf. I like to give the ball a lash, and the galleries seemed to enjoy watching my attacking brand of golf the last time I played.
"I really enjoy the overall format as well, and it's a wonderful way to start a new golfing year. Obviously I have very happy memories of the 2007 tournament, and I will be looking to recapture that form this time around."
The other five members of the European Team will be making their debuts in the annual event, which was postponed last January when Thailand entered a period of mourning after the death of Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana.
The format will again be the same, with four foursomes matches played on the opening day of the competition, the two Teams battling it out in four fourball matches on day two, and the two Continents facing off in eight singles matches on the final day.
The winning Team will be presented with the 16 kilogram, solid silver Royal Trophy, which was donated by His Majesty the King of Thailand.


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The Expressions Dance Company will perform its fall show, "I Love the '90s," at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, and at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, in the Frist Campus Center theater.
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Niebuhr, former correspondent at The New York Times, will present a lecture titled, "Contra 9/11: A Journalist Reflects on Religious Peacemaking as a News Story" at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, in Dodds Auditorium, Robertson Hall.
A visiting fellow at Princeton, Niebuhr was been a national correspondent reporting on trends in religion and breaking news at The New York Times for nearly a decade. He also has written a biweekly column on religion for The Times and has covered religion stories in Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America. Previously, he was a religion reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (1986-89), The Wall Street Journal (1989-92) and The Washington Post (1992-94).
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Biden to China: I fully understand your one-child policy
posted at 5:28 pm on August 22, 2011 by Allahpundit
Via the Standard, isn't this guy supposed to be pro-choice? He does understand that the one-child policy is an actual policy, not a matter of Chinese couples cheerily "choosing" to keep their families small for the good of the motherland, yes?
I ask because, per Timothy Carney, you never know when Biden's saying something outrageous out of bad intent or simply because he's a moron.
What we ended up doing is setting up a system whereby we did cut by $1.2 trillion upfront, the deficit over the next 10 years. And we set up a group of senators that have to come up with another $1.2 to $1.7 trillion in savings or automatically there will be cuts that go into effect in January to get those savings. So the savings will be accomplished. But as I was talking to some of your leaders, you share a similar concern here in China. You have no safety net. Your policy has been one which I fully understand — I'm not second-guessing — of one child per family. The result being that you're in a position where one wage earner will be taking care of four retired people. Not sustainable.
So hopefully we can act in a way on a problem that's much less severe than yours, and maybe we can learn together from how we can do that.
The manifest unsustainability of that 1:4 ratio is reason enough to second-guess it, but if math doesn't float your boat, how about the fact that Chinese authorities forcibly sterilized 10,000 people in Guangdong Province just last year? No? How about forced abortions, then?
The officials gave Wei three injections in the lower abdomen. Contractions started the next afternoon, and continued for almost 16 hours. Her child was stillborn.
"I asked the doctor if it was a boy or girl," Wei said. "The doctor said it was a boy. My friends who were beside me said the baby's body was completely black. I felt desolate, so I didn't look up to see the baby."
Medical sources say fetuses aborted in this manner would have been dead for some time, so the tissue is necrotic and thus dark in color.
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On the upside, at least it helped reduce carbon emissions. The grim punchline here is that, because of Chinese cultural preferences for boys over girls, the one-child policy has produced a male/female ratio so skewed that the only limit to how much mischief those lonely bachelors will end up causing is your imagination. If we're lucky, most of that mischief will be directed internally. If not, then the U.S. military will be "second-guessing" this policy for decades. But such is the protocol of a "goodwill tour" that the VP would rather smile benignly at this barbarism than stay neutral. That's what happens when your banker's angry at you, I guess.
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Syrah - California vs. Washington - Episode 1
updated: Oct 27, 2012, 1:00 PM
By Marc Liberts
Syrah was the theme at the BYOB Wine & Dine series held at Max's Restaurant & Cucina in Santa Barbara.
Episode 1 was held on Sunday October 21, 2012 and featured Syrah wines from Tantara Winery. Bill
Cates and his wine-making team presented their wines and provided a number of speeches and
question and answer sessions.
Bill was surprised to know how many people at the event knew of their Syrah because they produce so
little of it. Going back to 1997, Bill and his partner started Tantara by obtaining four tons of grapes and
they started making wine. They tried to blend Syrah into their Pinot based on what they had read in
books, figuring they could do it too. They tried by blending 10% Syrah into their Pinot, which failed
because the Syrah totally dominated the Pinot. They later tried blending 5% Syrah into their Pinot which
also failed because the Syrah still overwhelmed the Pinot. They tried 2%, 1%, and finally a smidgeon, and
the Syrah still dominated the Pinot. So, they abandoned the attempt and tried the Syrah on its own and
really enjoyed it, coming to the realization that this was a really good grape that made really good wine!
When they moved to Bien Nacido, they had the opportunity to grow their own grapes, and in addition to
the Pinot Noir that they grow, they also planted 2 acres of Syrah. Pinot is very sensitive and frustrating,
while Syrah is very rugged and can be abused. They made a number of Syrah wines that they and the
critics liked, and they continued to make very small lots of Syrah in addition to their primary wine -
Pinot. They enjoy eating meat and they like their Syrahs with their meat. Rick Hill from New Zealand is
taking charge of Tantara, and Rich gave a talk about Syrah. Rick started working with Tantara in 1998 at
the winery in Santa Maria. He was staying at Bien Nacido and got involved in winemaking. Rick met Bill
Cates at that time and they have been working together ever since.
Rick got heavily involved with Tantara in 2009, and likes Syrah because it is such a chameleon of a
grape. Some examples of what Syrah can do include: being made richly, Australian style with high
alcohol and residual sugar, aged in American oak, picked early, restrained style, high minerality, co-
fermented with Viognier, and aged in French Oak. American Oak imparts vanilla and smoke while French
Oak imparts Asian 5 spice and ginger flavors.
I've had Tantara Pinot Noir wines in the past and have always appreciated the precision and balance of
their products, and I was looking forward to trying their very limited production Syrah wines. In
addition, the BYOB Wine & Dine last month was particularly successful because many of the guests
brought many representative wines from the regions being compared. Unfortunately, at this event, the
vast majority of the wines that were brought by the participants were from California, with less than 5
Washington wines to compare to. I took a wine tasting trip to Walla Walla Washington in 2009 and was
extremely pleased to discover the excellent quality of wines being produced there. Even better - the
wines from Washington tend to be lower in price than their competitors here in California. The quality
of Santa Barbara County and Paso Robles Syrah is well known. I was hoping that Washington would have
the opportunity to show well against their California competitors.
I had a chance to interview Bill Cates before the event:
QUESTION 1: Syrah grapes have been successfully grown and Syrah wines have been successfully
produced in both Santa Barbara County and Paso Robles. Can you compare and contrast the differences
between Santa Barbara County Syrah and Paso Robles Syrah?
ANSWER: More variety in the Paso Syrahs. East side differs from west side.
QUESTION 2: At the BYOB Wine & Dine event at Max's Max's Restaurant & Cucina on Sunday October 21,
2012, we'll be comparing California Syrah against Washington Syrah. Can you share with us your
impressions about Washington Syrah? Are there any Washington Syrah producers or vineyards in
particular you like?
ANSWER: I've never had a Washington Syrah but look forward to doing so. Keep in mind that I am
primarily a Pinot Noir guy.
QUESTION 3: When I think about Syrah, the Rhône Valley in France always comes to mind. Specifically, I
think of and enjoy wines of the AOC's of the Northern Rhône, particularly Côte-Rôtie, Saint-Joseph,
Crozes-Hermitage, Hermitage, and Cornas. Generally, the wines from those AOC's are 80% or more
Syrah. How does Syrah from California compare generally to Syrah from the Northern Rhône?
ANSWER: To me the wines from the Northern Rhone seem more precise than ours and never syrupy.
Their wines also exhibit more white pepper and incense than our Syrahs. But I love the fruit aromas and
flavors in our Syrahs.
QUESTION 4: What challenges do you face when you are marketing and selling your Syrah wines? Is it
hard or easy?
ANSWER: Syrah is difficult for us because 80% of what we make is pinot and our markets for pinot (we
sell chiefly to restaurants) are very different from Syrah markets.
QUESTION 5: What wines will you be bringing to the event? Please provide a brief commentary on each
wine that you are bringing to the event.
ANSWER: '05 and '07 Syrahs from our Bien Nacido Vineyard we planted in '99 and a '11 chardonnay that
never experienced any oak nor went through malic (good palate cleanser) and an '04 Late Harvest Pinot
What first comes to mind for you when you think about Santa Barbara County wine-making and Santa
Barbara vineyards today in general?
ANSWER: That we are incredibly blessed out here. I grew wine grapes and made wine in Virginia before
moving to CA to make pinot. Can't make excuses in SB County.
In my article last year I discussed Syrah's history and pedigree in great detail. If you are interested, you
can search www.edhat.com for that article. This year, I have been making a concerted effort to examine
and discuss how the grape and the wine might best be paired with food. Syrah has always been a
challenge for me because most of the 'good' Syrah wines that I've been exposed to have been from
Australia (big, bold and high alcohol), Paso Robles (big and bold), or Santa Barbara County (big and
spicy). Besides red meat and perhaps meat based stews, it is difficult to pair these types of Syrah wines
successfully with food. Syrah wines from France tend to be lighter and have better balance, and pair
better with food because they aren't so 'big'. Luckily, the menu at Max's Restaurant & Cucina for this
event paired extremely well with Syrah.
The event started with the usual assorted paired cheeses from C'est Cheese. One cheese in particular, a
French cow's milk cheese called "l'Eveque" had enough good stink and funk to stand up to the Syrah.
The other cheeses were good, but overwhelmed a bit by the huge wines. The first course of the meal
was Herbed Gnocchi with Green Olives, Cippolini Onions,
& Roasted Cherry Tomatoes. I was afraid that the light sauce would be dominated by the Syrah, but the
punch and tang of the dish paired decently with the Syrah wines. Also, the cool weather syrah that
Tantara brought for the pairing, their 2007 Tantara, Gary's Vineyard, Syrah, Santa Lucia Highlands was
demure enough to pair perfectly with the first course. The main course of
Cassoulet of Braised Lamb with Cannellini Beans, Chard, & Stewed Tomatoes was a perfect pairing for
Tantara's 2005 Syrah, Santa Maria Valley. This Syrah had more back-bone than the Gary's Vineyard
Syrah, and had enough fruit and structure to pair with the potent Cassoulet. The Cassoulet was strong,
flavorful and had the oomph to stand up to the Syrah. The dessert course of Wine-Poached Pear with
Dark Chocolate-Sesame Seed Bark was complimented nicely by Tantara's Late Harvest Pinot Blanc from
Bien Nacido Vineyard. Overall, a successful pairing of foods and wines.
I normally bring 3 to 5 special wines of my own that I put in brown bags and share with my table-mates.
However, I decided that I would try something new this time - instead of sharing my wines only with my
table, I decided to share my bagged wines with everyone. I used the opportunity to take a survey as to
which of my bagged wines the guests liked best, and I tallied the results which are listed below.
Twenty tasters tasted all five of my wines in brown bags and voted on their favorite wine. Below is the
result of my mini blind wine tasting. Note that the winner was from Washington!
WINE #1 - FOXEN, 2006 Syrah, Tinaquaic Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley - eau de Brettanomyces maybe?
Coarse and rough with good fruit and structure - 89 points & 2nd Place.
WINE #2 - OWEN ROE, 2009 Ex Umbris Syrah, Columbia Valley, Washington - Fruity and balanced on the
palate. A pretty wine - 91 points & 1st Place!
WINE #3 - BRANDER VINEYARD, 2010 Syrah, Clone 7, Colson Canyon Vineyard, Santa Barbara County -
Big dried fruit notes. Plush and strong - 89 points & 3rd place.
WINE #4 - EPOCH ESTATE WINES, 2009 Syrah, Block B, Paderewski Vineyard, Paso Robles - The favorite
amongst the winemakers and myself - Strong and big with prune and raisin notes while maintaining
excellent balance and verve. 94 points & 4th Place.
WINE #5 - ZACA MESA, 2008 Syrah, Black Bear Block, Santa Ynez Valley - Balanced but coarse with
rough tannins & pronounced fruit. 89 points & 5th Place.
1. SUNSTONE ESTATE, 2007 Syrah, Santa Ynez Valley - light and uninspiring. Decent fruit and some
spice but nothing exciting - 85 points.
2. SUNSTONE RESERVE, 2008 Syrah, Santa Ynez Valley - good fruit with decent balance and some
panache - 86 points.
3. CALIZA, 2007 Syrah, Paso Robles - Overt fruit and acid with nice balance. Great force and longevity
on the palate. A wine to remember - 92 points.
4. GRAVES, 2007 Syrah, Superfino Coloso, Paso Robles, Ohana Vineyard - Plump and plush fruit with
pretty spice notes - 89 points.
5. TENSLEY, 2006 Syrah, Tierra Alta Vineyard, Santa Barbara County - Impressive, strong, peppery,
demanding - 90 points.
6. QUPE, 2009 Syrah, Purisima Mountain Vineyard, Santa Ynez Valley - Quiet, thin, soft and pretty with
nice minerality but lacking force and intensity - 85 points.
7. CARR, 2010 Syrah, Morehouse Vineyard, Santa Ynez Valley - Overt prunes and dried fruit notes,
slightly out of balance and sweet - 83 points.
8. STEELHEAD RED, 2009 Syrah, Santa Ynez Valley - Nice fruit but clunky and out of balance - 85 points.
9. BRANDER, 2010 Syrah, Clover Creek Vineyard, Santa Ynez Valley - Pruny with candied fruit notes and
soft tannins. 87 points.
10. HERMAN STORY, 2007 Syrah, White Hawk Vineyard, Santa Barbara County - Nice herbs and game
with good fruit and texture - 91 points.
11. STOLPMAN VINEYARD, 2009 Hilltops Syrah, Santa Ynez Valley - Taut with big fruit, nice balance and
choppy tannins - 90 points.
12. ANDREW MURRAY, 2009 Syrah, Tous les Jours, Central Coast - spicy with good dark fruit notes and
pleasant balance - 89 points.
13. OREANA, 2008 Syrah, Central Coast, "Bacon Reserve" - Meaty with good texture and bold fruit - 88
14. FOLEY, 2007 Syrah, Sta. Rita Hills, Syrah, Rancho Santa Rosa - Age has helped unify this wine. Good
balance with nice fruit and acid and pretty spice and herbal notes - 90 points.
15. TANTARA, 2011 Cadence Chardonnay, Santa Maria Valley - Plump and plush with nice citrus notes,
but slightly out of balance - 87 points.
16. ANDREW MURRAY, 2009 Syrah, Terra Bella Vineyard, Paso Robles - Nice density with good fruit and
overt spice and peppery notes - 91 points.
17. MARGERUM, 2008 Syrah, Colson Canyon Vineyard, Santa Barbara County - Punchy with intense fruit
and nice acid and a hint of basil - 91 points.
18. HAHN WINERY, 2010 Syrah, Central Coast - Lacks integration and balance. Fruity but all over the
place and can't decide where it wants to go - 83 points.
19. COLUMBIA CREST, 2008 Syrah, Columbia Valley - Soft and nice with decent fruit but lacking on the
interesting scale - 85 points.
20. COPAIN, 2007 Syrah, Harrison Clarke, Santa Ynez Valley - Plush and assertive with a beam of dark
fruit to start with nice balance - 89 points.
21. STILL WATERS, 2008 Syrah, Paso Robles - Ample fruit with rustic tannins and decent balance - 87
22. SEQUEL, 2003 Syrah, Columbia Valley - Really pretty with great finesse and balance. Old world, cool
weather type wine which I really liked - 93 points.
23. CONSILIENCE, 2006 Camp 4 Vineyard, Syrah, Santa Barbara County - Gritty with good dried fruit and
big acid. A little bretty - 88 points.
24. JAFFURS, 2008 Syrah, Thompson Vineyard, Santa Barbara County - Attractive fruit and spice on the
palate with precise balance and poise - 91 points.
25. TANTARA, 2007 Syrah, Santa Lucia Highlands - Precise, measured, and well crafted with appealing
fruit and nearly perfect balance - 91 points.
26. E. GUIGAL, 1999 Hermitage, Appellation Hermitage Controlee - Extraordinary! A benchmark French
Syrah that one must experience to understand what great Syrah can be like. Un-rated because it is out
of the parameters of the tasting, but outstanding in every way.
27. TANTARA, 2005 Syrah, Bien Nacido Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley - Really pretty and elegant with
appealing fruit and spice notes, featuring great balance - 92 points.
EPOCH ESTATE WINES, 2009 Syrah, Block B, Paderewski Vineyard, Paso Robles.
A classic Paso Syrah that you should try.
SEQUEL, 2003 Syrah, Columbia Valley.
HERMAN STORY, 2007 Syrah, White Hawk Vineyard, Santa Barbara County.
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Time for the midseason update. A new change for these rankings is that while AZL players are still not eligible, I decided to include Billings prospects in the rankings. Stephenson and Winker in particular are too strong (and advanced enough) of prospects that it would be disingenuous not to include them in a ranking of Reds Top Prospects. However, Travieso and the other key names that are in the AZL or have yet to make their professional debut can still be found under "Keep An Eye On".
1. Billy Hamilton SS/CF AA – I am excited about Hamilton's game changing speed and what he could eventually bring to the top of the Reds lineup. However, I am not as high on him as some are, as I wonder how high his offensive ceiling can be with no power. I do think he could be a gold glove CF and major league table setter. As much as I'd like to see him at the top of the order as the starting CF come Opening Day 2014, don't be surprised if he is not ready until midseason that year.
2. Daniel Corcino RHP AA – I still see him as the best pitching prospect in the system with the best blend of consistency and projection, although Cingrani is certainly making it a lot closer than I expected at the beginning of the season. Cueto comps abound, although to manage expectations I'd think of him more like Cueto the prospect and/or rookie, not necessarily the TOR pitcher Cueto has become in the last couple years.
3. Tony Cingrani LHP AA – All he has done is dominate since being drafted, and this year in particular has been impressive (and surprising to most). If he develops that secondary stuff, he could skyrocket up prospect rankings and become one of the better pitching prospects in the game. That said, if a team was willing to overpay for him, I'd pounce (think Justin Upton or even Dexter Fowler).
4. Robert Stephenson RHP R – Probably the highest upside of any arm in the system, but he's still not likely to see Cincinnati for at least 3-4 years, when the big league rotation will start getting a serious makeover. I'd like to see him get at least a few starts in Dayton this year, as that would hardly be rushing a guy who was drafted in the first round over a year ago. The 2011 draft's early results suggest it could be the best pitching draft in decades, and Stephenson is one of the (many) headliners of the class.
5. Kyle Lotzkar RHP AA – His early career injury troubles have him underrated by many around here. Fact is, if he remains healthy, he could be as good of a pitching prospect as those listed above him. As a 22 year old, he has shown flashes of dominance in AA. He still may need more time than Corcino or Cingrani before he's big league ready as he missed a lot of development time because of injuries. Still, keep an eye on him.
6. Henry Rodriguez 3B AAA – Underrated and unappreciated by almost everyone including both people inside and followers of the Reds organization, the 22 year old switch hitter has hit at every level and should be at least average defensively at 3B. With he and Vidal waiting in the wings, I wouldn't hesitate to sell high on Frazier in a deal for Justin Upton. Should stick with the big club by early next season if not sooner, unless (and don't be surprised if) he's traded instead of Frazier.
7. Jesse Winker OF R – Reports from the draft raved about his bat, and he has had by far the most impressive debut of any of this year's draftees. Winker is looking like Donald Lutz with more upside and better defense. Although it's early, he could compete to be the best hitting prospect in the system as early as next year.
8. Donald Lutz OF A+ – Impressive offensive potential, his defense has him limited to a below average LF, as in any organization other than Cincinnati, he'd probably be playing 1B. I'd promote him to Pensacola right away, as outside of his plate discipline, he's proven everything he needs to in Bakersfield. I'm curious to see what he can do outside of a hitters' league. I might even consider promoting Silva to take his place in the Bakersfield OF, with Winker moving up to Dayton if he continues to rake.
9. Yorman Rodriguez OF A – The biggest riser with previous eligibility in this edition of RTP, Yorman is looking in the last couple weeks like he may have finally figured something out, and is teasing us with what his tools could eventually provide. While it's only a 10 day performance that has earned him this bump, his suite of tools and upside are greater than almost any other hitter in the organization. Probably the highest volatility prospect in the system. I'd let him enjoy success the rest of this season in Dayton, and start him alongside his buddy Duran (who should repeat) in High A next year, as they're both only 20 years old (both younger than recent draftees Gelalich and Amaral currently in Billings.)
10. DiDi Gregorius SS AAA – I'm not as high on him as most, as I'm not a huge fan of very light hitting prospects. Gregorius will almost certainly be a big leaguer, and could very well even become a starting SS in the major leagues, so he cannot be ignored on prospect lists. However, while his floor is fairly high thanks to his defense, his upside is limited IMO. At best, he's a lighter hitting Cozart or a better hitting Janish. Given the presence of those two, Gregorius would be one of the first guys I'd be using as trade bait in the next couple weeks.
ON THE RADAR (Honorable Mention)
Donnie Joseph LHP AAA– Top reliever in the system should get a call to Cincy at some point this year.
Tucker Barnhart C AA– Looks like a big leaguer and future backup to Mesoraco once Hanigan's contract expires after 2014.
David Vidal 3B AA– Has started to come around after struggling early after his promotion to Pensacola. Sandwiched in the system between Frazier, H-Rod, Rosa and Rahier.
Ryan LaMarre OF AA– A solid major league 4th OF IMO.
Jeff Gelalich OF R– Puzzling why they started a sandwich round college hitter from a big time program in Rookie League.
JC Sulbaran RHP AA– Overshadowed and outperformed by his Pensacola rotation mates, still has the talent to eventually become a big leaguer but must gain consistency.
Bryson Smith OF AA– Has popped up on the radar as he has been raking in both Bakersfield and Pensacola. He's likely not a top prospect, but he has earned his way on the radar.
KEEP AN EYE ON (Too Early To Tell)
Nick Travieso – Everyone's anxiously awaiting the 2012 1st rounder's debut. Could form a powerful 1-2 with Stephenson through the minors in the upcoming years. Could be top 5 on this list by this time next year.
Tanner Rahier – Has struggled a bit in his professional debut in the AZL, but lots and lots of upside to like here.
Jonathan Perez – The most intriguing international signee since Chapman is still waiting to make his US debut.
Donnie Joseph to Cincinnati
Donald Lutz to Pensacola
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By Brad Locke/NEMS Daily Journal
STARKVILLE – Mississippi State absorbed another blow Tuesday night, but it delivered its fair share against Florida Atlantic.
Despite losing starting guard Jalen Steele early, the Bulldogs stormed to a 78-58 win in their home opener at Humphrey Coliseum, giving Rick Ray his first win as a head coach.
Roquez Johnson, who missed Friday's loss to Troy with a concussion, led MSU (1-1) with a career-high 17 points.
Steele left the game with 10:37 left in the first half after taking a hard fall. He had eight stitches put in his head and went to the hospital for further evaluation.
That left MSU with seven available scholarship players.
Instead of falling apart without their top returning scorer, the Bulldogs went on a 13-2 run to open up a 29-16 lead. MSU led 43-26 at halftime.
"We were kind of down, but we used that to pick ourselves up and went harder and worked hard on defense and got the win," said point guard Trivante Bloodman, who had seven assists.
FAU committed 27 turnovers, which led to 31 MSU points.
"We want to be a team that forces turnovers and hard to play against," Ray said, "and once we get those turnovers or we get a defensive rebound, then we're able to go out and push the basketball and get some things in transition."
The Owls never made a run in the second half, and back-to-back layups by Johnson pushed MSU's lead to 62-40.
Johnson made 7 of 11 shots on the night.
"I don't design anything for him to end up in the paint, but he ends up down there, and he goes after loose balls," Ray said. "He's just an active body."
Freshman Fred Thomas had 16 points on 6 of 12 shooting, including 3 of 7 from 3-point range, and five steals. Craig Sword had 11 points, while forward Gavin Ware added 10 points and some tough-nosed defense.
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Thursday, December 29, 2011
Pilates Guest Post
I had the very exciting honor of doing a guest post for one of my favorite bloggers, The Simple Dude. If you like my blog, you should definitely check his out. It is undoubtedly funnier.
The post I wrote is about being the only guy in my Pilates class back in college and my misadventures in attempting to woo one girl in particular.
Check out the post by clicking here.
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Tatneft Cup: The Best Thing You've Never Heard Of
- Written by Rian Scalia
In the world of kickboxing, most of the focus is on K-1. Over the years, K-1 has in some cases made itself synonymous with the sport of kickboxing. With the recent downtime of K-1, It's Showtime has stepped up and garnered much attention. SuperKombat and Fight Code have gotten a bit of exposure too. What about the smaller shows though? Every weekend there are many small kickboxing events around the world. It's not uncommon in kickboxing for a world class fighter to be fighting on a smaller event. Kickboxing, compared to boxing and MMA is very hard to keep track of and follow.
Now, onto the Tatneft Cup. The Tatneft Cup is a kickboxing tournament held every year in Kazan, Russia. The tournament is spread over many events, with four rounds of the tournament. The first four events are labelled "1/8 Final" and feature opening round tournament matches within the different weight divisions. The tournament advances on to two 1/4 Final events, one 1/2 Final event and the tournament final at the very last event.
In hindsight, the Tatneft Cup would be labelled a smaller show. In terms of who is taking part in the tournament though, it's anything but that. The 2010 Tatneft Cup saw names such as Artem Levin, Ismael Londt, Sergei Lascenko, Dzhabar Askerov and Dmitry Shakuta. The tournament also showcases some of Eastern Europe's top kickboxing talent, who are otherwise unknown to most kickboxing fans. Enriko Gogokhia, Alexander Stetsurenko, Armen Israelyan, Uranbek Esenkulov and Alexander Oleinik are all very good kickboxers who have yet to get any exposure on the big shows.
Enriko Gogokhia lost to Mike Zambidis in April but was very competitive in the fight. He recently lost another competitive fight to Dzhabar Askerov at the Tatneft Cup 2011 1/2 Final. At only 20 years old he is giving widely renowned kickboxers all they can handle. Good things can only come for him. Alexander Oleinik won a K-1 KOK Grand Prix tournament in Moldova in December, stopping Sem Braan, a top fighter in the first round and then winning his other two matches to win the tournament. He just beat Alexander Stetsurenko who I mentioned above, at the Tatneft Cup 2011 1/2 Final, advancing to the final. Oleinik is a very good fighter, and if he can make 77kg, could probably make some waves in It's Showtime.
The Tatneft Cup 2011 Final will probably be in October. The finals are Dzhabar Askerov vs. Maxim Smirnov (-70kg), Alexander Oleinik vs. Dmitry Shakuta (-80kg) and Dmitry Bezus vs. Hicham Ashalhi (+95kg).
The Tatneft Cup is like many in kickboxing, a great show but struggles to get any recognition within the kickboxing world. Kickboxing just isn't that popular and most shows will be lucky to get any mentions.
You can watch all matches from every Tatneft Cup from the Tatneft Arena website. It's in Russian, but a simple run-through Google Translate will make it easy to navigate. All the fights are action packed and showcase some great kickboxing talent that you might not have seen before.
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At this time, international students in the US must have an offer of employment to apply for a Social Security Number. If you have received an offer of employment from an office on campus, you will need to bring proof of that offer to the Office of International Enrollment, which will issue you an additional letter verifying your legal status and confirming your eligibility to apply for a Social Security Number. You may then contact the Office Of International Student Services to make arrangements to take you to a Social Security Office to apply for the number, or you may visit the Social Security Office on your own. Although you may legally apply at any Social Security Administration office, we have found the Zanesville staff to be extremely helpful and receptive to our students.
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text: while working my new job today, I had to go collecting insurance premiums on a customer. She has a thrift shop. I was looking around and found a bin with action figures in it, and a sign that said Star Wars, G.I. Joe and various others. I rummage through it and all I find is a vintage Bossk with his arm missing. Man I was peeved. But win some lose some. I will be back there though.


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Hey all you callmakers. I am looking fo some of you in or near WI that would like to sell your goods. March 30, 2013 in Howards Grove, WI. The Talk'n Turkey Expo. No charge for a booth. Send me a pm for more info.
Also check out the thread in the WI section for full details.


text: Al fresco is the first of E. Phillips Fox's paintings that depict a family meal in an outdoor setting and express his delight in the contrasts of light and shade. This image of a family dining outdoors presents a vision of elegant, leisurely life in Europe that appealed to, and was recorded by, a number of artists at the turn of the century. The stylishly dressed women and the happy child create a view of an untroubled life.


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Yesterday I attended the new Nationally required Trainers EDGE course. It is a requirement for all Scouters that wish to Staff for Wood Badge.
It was just what I needed to get my Scouting Batteries charged and pumped to take another path on Scouting's amazing trail.
Yes, I have been asked to staff as a Troop Guide for the upcoming Wood Badge course here in my Council. And I am honored for the privilege and opportunity.
So what about Wood Badge? Why is it important? Well I suppose I could write a book about that, but I am sure it has already been written..
But let me give you my short take on it.
First, Wood Badge is in fact a direct connection to our founder, Robert Baden Powell. He started it with a group of Scoutmasters, giving them a bead from the necklace of the Zulu chief.
So we have a connection there to our founder, I think that is significant.
This connection with the founder is also a connection with our Brothers and sisters in Scouting around the world. We all have Wood Badge. The course work may be different, and the ceremonies, songs, and traditions may be a bit different, but it all leads us back to Gilwell!
Second, the Wood badge course its self is perhaps the best money can buy. The instruction you get is second to none and is worth it, not just for your Scouting lives, but your every day life.
Goal setting, understanding and developing a vision for yourself, your family, your Scout troop, living the values of Scouting, and applying all of this in a Scouting setting.
And finally, the friends and connections you make at Wood Badge are the best. Like minded people that are enthusiastic about Scouting and making the program the best it can be.
The people that become your patrol mates are the greatest friends in the world and you know that because they agree with the same oath and law as you. That you can trust.
So Wood Badge..what's the big deal. Everything! It's great. If you are a Wood Badger.. Keep working that ticket. If you are not.. Sign up for the next course you can. You won't regret it… That's a Scoutmaster Jerry guarantee.
Hear more about Wood Badge on my latest Podcast.
Have a Great Scouting Day!


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"Sales" in that reference means unit sales to retailers, not retailer sales to regular customers. Retailers ordered a lot of SR toys before any buzz whatsoever, so even if a single toy didn't sell Mattel's statement would still be true.
BTW, Target has their own Superman Returns Mattel figure exclusive now, it's a silver Superman, but completely silver head to toe, and the card insert doesn't have a title, the section is blank. He's sporting a plastic cape I believe (I didn't buy him, only scoped him at Pasadena Target for a moment).


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A benchmark show.. we made it to number twenty.
Join me and my Special guests, Chris and Steve from PTC media as we discuss Scouting Traditions and Traditional Scouting.
There's a few stories from Summer camp in there too.
Just use the link to the right to get there.
Have a great Scouting Day!


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Here's a must-have holiday cookie that's a great addition to any dessert buffet.
Laura Murphy from Columbus, MS created this recipe for a Celebrate the Season Holiday Cookie Contest.
"This recipe is an updated version of a thumbprint cookie recipe that has played a big role in initiating the holiday season for my family for as long as I can remember. We are always sad to see them go with the Christmas season, though they are well worth the wait each year." Laura Murphy
A food processor works great for finely chopping the pistachio nuts.
You can substitute strawberry jam or your favorite flavor for the raspberry.
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Brewers' Burgos takes a beating in Reds rout
CINCINNATI (AP) - Hiram Burgos stuck on the mound for three awful innings while the Cincinnati Reds tagged him. All those hits stung Milwaukee manager Ron Roenicke, too.
"I don't ever want to do that to somebody again," Roenicke said after the Reds battered the Brewers' rookie in a 13-7 rout Saturday.
"We're hurting in the bullpen. It is one thing when it is a veteran pitcher but you really hate it when it happens to a young pitcher," Roenicke said.
Jay Bruce homered to begin a five-run burst in the second inning, then doubled twice during a seven-run spree in the third.
Burgos (1-1) allowed all 12 runs on 11 hits and three walks.
The 25-year-old righty was recalled from Triple-A Nashville on April 19. He was inserted into the pitching rotation to give struggling Marco Estrada an extra day to throw a bullpen session.
Roenicke felt he had no choice but to leave him on the mound to endure the Reds' barrage.
The Brewers were down to a four-man bullpen. Yovani Gallardo lasted just four innings on Friday and Tom Gorzelanny was unable to get loose on Friday and was placed on the 15-day disabled list after the game. Mike Fiers was recalled from Class A Brevard County.
"Actually, I didn't know that about the bullpen at the time," said Burgos, who had it explained to him afterward. "We tried to save our bullpen. It was the worst outing of my career. The good thing about baseball is you have another game tomorrow."
Six different Reds players drove in two runs each, including starting pitcher Mat Latos (4-0). The defending NL Central champions moved five games over .500 for the first time this season.
The bottom five hitters in Cincinnati's lineup were a combined 8 for 9 in the first three innings alone, scoring 10 runs and driving in six.
After Bruce opened the Reds' second with a 437-foot homer for his second shot in three games, Braun allowed what looked like an easy fly ball by Xavier Paul to drop behind him for a two-base error. Braun later overthrew the cutoff man on Zack Cozart's sacrifice fly, allowing runners to advance and setting up Joey Votto's RBI groundout.
"It got out of hand," Roenicke said. "The fly ball to Brauny and a couple of groundballs that found holes extended the inning. Those things happen when things aren't going well."
A promotion featuring Aroldis Chapman bobbleheads drew a crowd of 41,678. The Reds never needed their closer after romping early.
Bruce led off a five-run second that was helped by a pair of fielding mistakes by left fielder Ryan Braun. Bruce opened the seven-run third with a double and capped it with an RBI double that made it 12-4.
Bruce became the first Reds player with two hits in one inning since Drew Stubbs on April 25, 2011, at Milwaukee and the first Reds player with two doubles in one inning since Sean Casey on Aug. 7, 1998, also against Milwaukee.
Latos won his fourth straight start. He allowed a total of 14 runs in his previous seven starts, but gave up seven in this win, including solo homers by Jean Segura and Norichika Aoki.
Latos gave up a homer to Segura with one out in the first and Aramis Ramirez hit an RBI double off the wall later in the inning.
Milwaukee got two runs back in the third on Braun's RBI double and Ramirez's run-scoring single, but the Reds pulled away in the bottom half.
Cincinnati's spree included Latos' RBI groundball single up the middle through a drawn-in infield.
Aoki added his fourth homer of the season in the sixth.
NOTES: The win clinched the three-game series for the Reds, giving them six wins in seven home series this season. ... Aoki's strikeout leading off the game snapped at 37 his streak of consecutive plate appearances without fanning. ... RHP Bronson Arroyo (2-4) starts Sunday's series finale for the Reds against RHP Wily Peralta (3-2).


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By Robbie Ward/NEMS Daily Journal
TUPELO – With the qualifying deadline passing Friday to file in this year's city elections, the two candidates seeking the mayor's office will not have opposition until the June general election.
City Council President Fred Pitts, a Republican, will have no opponent in the May 7 primary but will face attorney Jason Shelton, a Democrat, in the June 4 general election. Incumbent Mayor Jack Reed Jr. did not seek re-election.
Pitts, 70, a small business owner, formally announced his intention to seek the city's top elected office in November and has appeared in the community ever since wearing a red and white "Pitts for Tupelo" button. He said having no opponent in the primary election won't delay him from asking voters to support his campaign.
"We want to carry our message to the citizens of Tupelo in any way we can during the next few months," he said. "We're ready to meet the public and talk about our plans for the future and emphasize the experience and leadership ability I've showed on the council."
During each year of his one term as councilman, Pitts served as president. He said his campaign will focus on continuing to improve city services and Tupelo's appearance and advancing economic development.
While Tupelo hasn't elected a Democrat as mayor since the administration of James N. Caldwell three decades ago, Shelton said his energy and determination will buck the GOP trend.
"There's not a Republican or Democratic way to fix a pothole," said Shelton, 36,who filed papers to run on Monday. "I'm not running to change the city's politics. I'm running because I'm passionate about the city and we need a new round of leadership."
Shelton said he would focus on quality of life issues in the community that will "make Tupelo too good to leave," aiming to recruit and retain more "young, working families" to the area.
Incumbent Ward 7 Councilman Willie Jennings, a Democrat, is the only candidate without a primary or general election opponent. Most of the other council races will be decided in the primary elections.
This week, two additional candidates for City Council seats filed to run. In Ward 3, Melony Armstrong qualified as a Democrat to face the winner of the Republican primary between incumbent Jim Newell and challenger Liz Dawson.
James Matkin also filed this week to face incumbent Nettie Y. Davis and Mark A. Hardin in the Democratic primary.
In Ward 1, incumbent Markel Whittington, a Republican, will face Daniel Owens in the primary.
For the open seat currently occupied by Pitts in Ward 2, Republicans Lynn Bryan and Tom Carr will face off in the primary.
In Ward 5, Buddy Palmer will challenge incumbent Jonny Davis in the Republican primary.
The race with the most candidates, Ward 6, has incumbent Mike Bryan facing Tom Hewitt, Wayne Chrestman and James Jenkins.
Candidate fields set in Lee County Municipal Elections.
The deadline for candidates to qualify for municipal elections passed Friday.Municipal positions in Nettleton, Baldwyn and Shannon won't be decided in the general election.
Since all candidates qualified as Democrats, they will all run in the Democratic primary on May 7. There will be no party primary in Verona,
Plantersville, Sherman and Guntown since all municipal candidates qualified as independents.
The general election is June 4.Here are the qualifiers. An asterisk denotes incumbents:
Party primaries will be held May 7. One mayoral candidate and five aldermen from each party will advance to the general election.
Steve Brooks – D
Daniel Jennings – D
Rex Smith – R
Paul Turner – R
Jonathan Parham – D
Billy Flanagin – D
Jewell Webb* – D
Danny McCarley – D
Terry Glidewell* – D
Wayne Dixon – D
Donald Cullum – R
Scott Knight* – R
Craig Sanders – R
Brad Woodcock* – R
Steve Malone – R
Brett Pearce – R
Heath Gobbell – R
All qualified asindependents.
Robert Trice
Bobby Williams*
Alderman Ward 1
Eddie Tucker*
Alderman Ward 2
Margaret Baker*
Alderman Ward 3
Jessie Gilmore*
Alderman Ward 4
Julian Riley*
Alderman at large
Brenda Spurgon*
All candidates qualified as Democrats.
R.V. Adams*
Jimmy Taylor
Police chief
AD Heard
Paul Garrett
Charles Mullens
Billy Holey
City clerk
Dana Burcham*
Parker Thornton
Beverly Hester
Alderman at large
Kirk Lindsey*
Mem Riley
Alderman Ward 1
Mike Fulco
Charles Morris*
Alderman Ward 2
Mark Burroughs
Gail Senter*
GC Rhudy
Alderman Ward 3
Iry L. Gladney
Marty Langley
Alderman Ward 4
Larry Guess*
Jerry Rakestraw
All candidates qualified as Democrats.
Ronnie Hallmark*
Willie Bob Gates
Bill Curtis
Alderman at large
Carl Trice*
Alderman Ward 1
Brian Thompson*
Alderman Ward 2
Joy McCord*
Debbie Johnson
Alderman Ward 3
Dan Garrett
James Oswalt
Lucie Blair
Jack Ivy
Alderman Ward 4
Paul Lyles*
All candidates qualified as Democrats.
Michael James*
Jim Grisham
Roslynn Clark Copeland
City clerk
Nan Nanney*
Police chief
Nickey Owen
Troy Agnew
Don Rowan*
Chris Barnett
Jim Bishop
Greg Mitchell
Jimmy Waters
Alderman at large
Jason McKay*
Alderman Ward 1
Virginia Grice*
Tony Welch
Steve Scales
Lee Bowdry
Alderman Ward 2
Tom Nelson*
Alderman Ward 3
Richard Kohlheim*
Barbara Tyes Lee
Alderman Ward 4
Shelaine Pennington
Ricky Massengill
All independents.
Gloria Holland*
Harold Arrington
Renee Morris*
Chink Freeman
Charles Dale Heard
Sextus Shannon*
Vicki Rigby*
Ketrick Marion*
All candidates qualified as independents.
Ben Logan*
Martha Swindle*
Wayne Bullock *
Ann Simmons*
Jessie McBride
Mike Swords
Randy Bolen
Todd McDonald*
All candidates qualified as independents.
Bob Davis
Gary E. (Bud) Herring
Terry Robbins
Petey J. Hopkins*
Chad McMahan
Greg Caigle*
George (Mickey)
Jeff Herring*
Brent (Squirrel) Lindsey
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By Tiernan Ray
Barclays's telecom analyst Amir Rozwadowski this afternoon offers some insights from meeting with Verizon Communications (VZ) senior vice president Michael Stefanski, head of investor relations Kevin Tarrant, a meeting that reassured him about "the carrier's prospects for meeting its near-term goals of improving subscriber trajectory, ratcheting down churn and delivering continued service revenue growth."
"While we don't expect the company to be immune to the intensified competitive landscape, we believe Verizon's diligent focus on network quality continues to resonate with high value subscribers – a theme where visibility could improve in the coming quarters," he writes.
Rozwadowski writes that Verizon is holding off on some of the more aggressive post-subsidy kinds of plans that T-Mobile US (TMUS) and AT&T (T) have pursued, while it evaluates:
Following a notable impact from some of the aforementioned competitive strategies earlier this year, we believe subscriber momentum regained at the end of 1Q seems to be tracking well into 2Q. Tablet demand should also remain healthy as the company's base continues to take advantage of shared data plans. Management remains cautious around putting handset financing plans at the forefront of its strategy. While it recognizes consumer demand for these types of plans is high, Verizon continues to see healthy traction with its subsidized plans. Thus, given its view that the visibility on the longer-term impact of these plans is still limited (particularly on the residual value of devices which is a key ingredient in determining the overall impact of these plans), the company prefers to retain a more tempered view until the full impact of such plans can be seen. This isn't to say that it won't support customer appetite for such plans, but rather it prefers to let the subscriber decide which is the most appropriate plan for individual use.
Rather than focus on the financing issue, Verizon looks to leverage its focus on faster LTE broadband wireless, he writes, though there are challenges there:
Longer-term, the company's strategy seems focused on migrating customers away from device centric decision making process that is still prevalent today towards a more network centric decision. The company believes advent of LTE's advanced form that will rely upon IP based technology might be a crucial step in this migration process. Migration of network and handset capabilities to an IP layer could potentially mean that customer owned data (such as contact information, downloaded content and applications, etc) could actually reside with the network operator instead of residing on the device currently used by the customer. This effectively can allow customers to migrate across platforms, reducing reliance on a particular device. One caveat of this migration is that it also means voice capabilities will also migrate to the IP based platform (VoLTE), for which Verizon's present day network is not fully ready for due to coverage limitations (Verizon's roaming partners are unlikely to support IP based LTE platform at the same time as Verizon due to cost and other considerations).


text: We served as Line Judges in a Youth Archery Tournament yesterday and noticed that the Range Captain used an electronic whistle to call the kids to their positions and to give virtually every signal. It was impressively loud and got us thinking about other uses, like dog training when its so cold that the pea freezes in your traditional whistle-- or just because its easier on your teeth. We've read reviews and (as usual) some are glowingly positive while others dismiss it as a piece of junk. Does anyone have any experience with the electronic whistle? Any thoughts?


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Princeton Summer Theater to present 'The 39 Steps'
Thursday, July 18, through Sunday, July 28, 2013, various times · Murray-Dodge Hall, Hamilton Murray Theater
Posted July 15, 2013; 12:40 p.m.
Princeton Summer Theater, the student-run theater company, will present the Hitchcock spoof "The 39 Steps" at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 18, through Sunday, July 28, in Hamilton Murray Theater, Murray-Dodge Hall. There will be two matinees each weekend at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are available by calling 877-238-5596, online at www.SmartTix.com, or at the box office 45 minutes before each performance.


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Ordering new PCs? Quotes are now available on Web
By Alex Morones
Technical Writer and Editor, Office of Information Technology
(Nov. 5, 2005)--UTSA Technology Support Services has created a Web page that lists quotes for recommended UTSA PC configurations.
Today's headlines
- La Prensa Foundation is newest member of UTSA Lone Star Society
- UTSA alumna Jordan Kaufmann wins $50K for new stent-graft start-up
- UTSA begins new way-finding sign installation this summer at Main Campus
- USA Today: UTSA long jumper Tyler Williamson rescues three-year-old boy
Article tools
The quotes list specifications and prices for laptops and desktop computer systems as well as Okidata printers.
Previously, this information was available only in the UTSA public folders in Outlook.
The Web site also contains information on the specific handheld devices that are supported by UTSA Technology Support Services.
Learn more at Technology Support Services Web site.


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Korg ElecTribe A (EA-1)
"When you're laying down your next big groove, you need the phattest, most aggressive analog synth sounds possible. You need to call on the 'Tribe. Korg's new ELECTRIBE series uses the ultimate in analog modeling to give you the richest, most versatile analog-style sounds out there. And with unlimited real-time control of every sound parameter, you know your sound will be just that -- yours."
"The ELECTRIBE A is a compact analog modeling synth box that lets you create analog synthesizer, bass, and sound effect sounds simply - just tweak the knob that controls each element of the sound as on an analog synthesizer. Operation is easy and intuitive because the results of moving the knobs are reflected immediately in the sound. The sounds you create on this compact synthesizer can be input to the internal sequencer to create phrases."
"Volume dynamics and filter frequencies of the sounds or patterns you create can be modified using the knobs. You can record these changes into the sequencer precisely as you make them. Use this capability to create continuous shifts in the sounds or to gradually apply an effect, creating phrases that include tonal changes. Phrases you create can be stored as a pattern that includes a chosen knob movement, and up to 256 1 to 4-bar patterns can be stored in internal memory."
"The ELECTRIBE A can also be controlled from an external sequencer, keyboard, or sampler to function as an analog sound tone generator, or set up to control or be controlled by other hardware or computer-based sequencers." - Korg-USA The ElecTribes are used by Orbital, Crystal Distortion and Cirrus.
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- Demos & Media
Audio Clip 1 - Here is a nice set of patterns & sequences that show how awesome the ElecTribe A can be!
Audio Clip 2 - This demo adds some percussion via the ElecTribe-R.
Manual - Download the complete owner's manual from Korg here.
- Specifications
- Polyphony - 2 voices
- Waveforms - Sawtooth, square, tri, external audio-in
- Memory - 256 patterns, 16 songs
- Filter - 1 VCF resonant low pass with external inputs
- Effects - Distortion, Tempo delay, chorus/flanger
- Keyboard - None (16 touch pads)
- Arpeg/Seq - Pattern: 64 steps, motion sequence, 1 parameter per part, 64 events; Song: 256 patterns per song, 65,500 events
- Control - MIDI (2 parts)
- Date Produced - 1999
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Betty Crocker's Heart Healthy Cookbook shares a recipe! Full of flavor, this warm fruit dessert is perfect for company.
You can still eat dessert and the foods you love--but perhaps a little different version of them. Typical fruit crisps can often be very high in fat, calories and carbohydrates. This one, with its topping of crushed cereal and nuts, gives you the same great crunch and taste but with much less fat and calories, shares nutritionist Juli Hermanson, Bell Institute of Health & Nutrition at General Mills.
Measure the cereal in a 1-cup dry-ingredient measuring cup, then press down with your fingers to crush it in the cup to 2/3 to 1/2 the original amount.
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As all you know, I'm looking for a Zilog development kit.
The only problem that I found is that the kit is very very expensive, about U$ 270. UoU! The salesman said me that, if I buy this kit, I win Z8 Encore kit... Also, with this price, nothing more just... ;-)


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I currently shoot and 870 with a Simmons Pro Diamond scope. I do not like that scope because of the limited field of view. I am thinking about a Leupold 1-4 with the turkey plex or heavy duplex reticle($200 +/-).
Just wanted advice on what others who use scopes have had success with.


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Our values:
Honesty: we will be truthful, deliver on our promises and remain willing to be held into account. We will maintain confidentiality and respect the privacy of others.
Compassion: we will act with empathy and without prejudice, appreciating the plight of others, and drive by our empathy to action.
Integrity:we will uphold our code of ethics, maintain a high standard of personal conduct and embed our values in our organisational policies, procedures and behaviour.
Solidarity: we will support one another within the global diabetes community since solidarity is the founding principle of our Federation. We value and seek strategic alliances.
Creativity: we will stay flexible, seek innovative and alternative ideas, be willing to challenge conventional wisdom and seize opportunities as they arise.
Cultural sensitivity: we will respect and value all cultures and acknowledge the human rights of all people. Diabetes does not distinguish between cultures and neither will we.
Collaboration: we will encourage open dialogue and freedom of expression. Collaboration is our operating style. We will lead the diabetes world without being arrogant.
Embracing risk: we will be audacious, dare to be different, set ourselves ambitious targets and embrace risk whilst safeguarding our organisation.
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Humility: we will give credit to others, never forgetting that all we do is for the benefit of people with diabetes. We will accept and learn from our errors.


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Alternate name: American Trailplant, Trailplant
Family: Asteraceae, Aster view all from this family
Description A low woodland plant with delicate stalks of flowers rising above an array of large spade-shaped leaves.
Habit: native perennial herb; a single thin, erect, branching, leafless stem rises from a basal rosette.
Height: to 3 ft (1 m)
Leaf: in basal rosette, thin, triangular, undulate, white underneath, on winged petiole; rarely leaves on stem; 1-10 in (3-25 cm) long.
Flower: tiny, white, dandelion-like, to 1/8 in (3 mm) wide.
Fruit: club-shaped, sticky, achene, .2-.35 in (5-9 mm); held in array surrounding flower.
June to October.
Habitat Understory of moist, shaded, lowland to mid-elevation forests, often on north-facing slopes; to 6500 ft (2000 m).
Range British Columbia and Alberta south through Cascades, Coast Ranges and Sierra Nevada to San Luis Obispo County, California; across northern United States to Minnesota, Michigan, and Ontario.
Also known as: american trailplant, trail plant. When a patch of this plant is walked through and the leaves are turned over, a white trail results.