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While I made my choice for a Boston Terrier partially based on apartment space, I can think of breeds both big and small that I love. I have friends that strongly identify as "big dog" or "small dog" people – and frequently turn their noses up (or down) at the other – how about you?
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shoecraze 5 years
I love all dogs but I do prefer small/medium size dogs, 8 to 25 lbs. My Lady is a Yorkshire/Boston mix (should be 10lbs) and is not yippie at all and loves to play with big dogs. At my parent's we have a lhasa apso/terrier mix (15lbs) and she is the best guard dog ever. I wouldn't know how to handle a big dog (+30lbs).
Milly-the-ninja 6 years
i like big dogs because they don't have yippy barks like little dogs.i like little dogs because you can put them in your lap and cuddle with them.
Ana_belle03 6 years
Small dogs are my thing but I still like the big guys. I just find that they're harder for me to handle
ladyr 6 years
I couldn't decide, so I have one of each!! My big boy is 75 lbs and my little girl is only 9 lbs. They are so cute together, and of course the little one rules the roost!
Spectra 6 years
I don't care for really small dogs because in my experience with them, most of them I've met bark a lot, jump a lot, and are really nervous. It's probably because they weren't properly trained...lots of people don't put little dogs through obedience training because they figure they're "harmless and little". Plus, they have small bladders and need to go out all the freakin' time. I love big dogs!! My dog is only around 65 lbs, which is small considering she's a Lab/Rottie mix, but I can handle big dogs. If you train a big dog when it's a puppy, they won't pull you along on the leash or jump on you or do any of that stuff. When I worked as a vet assistant, I got bitten a handful of times...all by little dogs: by 1 Chihuahua, 2 Dachshunds, and a Shih Tzu.
christie1 6 years
I'll admit it, I'm a big dog snob! I really don't care for many of the smaller breeds. I have a Rhodesian Ridgeback and a viszla/coonhound mix...
dzymzlzy 6 years
I love all dogs but I miss having a lap dog. My Boston is really too big to sit on my lap for very long.
kristyy 6 years
It depends on what you consider "small." I don't like the little ones that my cat will try to hunt. I prefer 15-20 pounds. Small enough for me to carry (especially when they are sick), yet large enough to not get stepped on or seriously injured if a bigger dog bumps into them. I like big ones too, but realistically, I'm just not strong enough for one.
lemonbars 6 years
I love all dogs for different reasons. In my family we've always had small dogs, so I'm kind of biased towards them (and always quick to come to their defense when someone generalizes that they're all "yappy," "anklebiters" or "not real dogs"). It's also easier to take a small dog with you places and I loved being able to take our dog(s) with us when we would go on vacation or just short trips running errands around town. On the other hand, I loved taking my Aussie/Beagle mix (not really a big dog, but she wasn't small, either) to the dog park and not having to worry about her getting hurt while playing with the other doggies. And being a single woman living alone, it was a comfort that she had a more intimidating bark on the other side of the door to any possible intruders than if I had chosen to get a shih tzu.
Mrs_W 6 years
I think a lot of big dog breeds are beautifull but since I only weigh about 95lbs, big dogs can be scary for me. Even when they are just trying to play they can easily knock on my bum. I have a lot of respect for them, I'm just a small dog person myself. P.S. No I am not anerexic I am just short and have a really high metabolism--it runs in the family.
j4everlasting 6 years
I'm definately a big dog person. Not that I have anything against small dogs (I have one). I just LOVE big dogs. One day I'll live on a big piece of property and I'll have a Rottweiler, Neufie and a Great Dane. Haha!
ehadams 6 years
I love all dogs but for my own pets I prefer small, fluffy dogs. Not too small though- 15-25 lbs is perfect for me. Big enough that I won't step on them accidentally and hurt them, but still small enough for me to pick them up. Although if I had a big house with a huge yard, I'd probably get big dogs too.
Sara-no-h 6 years
I thought I was just a big dog person until this past March when my boyfriend and I adopted a shih tzu from a shelter. We live in an apartment and he fits in great, though I didn't always think so. When my boyfriend first told me he wanted to get a shih tzu, I laughed and rolled my eyes. I feel bad for that now b/c Col. Max (the dog's name) is so charming and sweet! However, in a few years when we have a house, we will be getting a boxer. :D
MrsJigglesworth 6 years
I'm confused... why do little dogs need pee pads anymore than big dogs? I thought pee pads are for animals who need to go and can't hold it or can't be walked/let outside enough regardless of size. no?
AnnaLove 6 years
Small dogs! I can't help it, but I just don't find the big ones cute (sorry). My boyfriend's mom has a Great Dane and he grosses me out. One lick from that thing and Princess needs to be scrubbed for an hour, ick. Yah, little dogggies yip and need pee pads but they're also great bed buddies and their personalities are hilarious. All dogs need love, but my chihuahua's right for me <3
MadalenaO 6 years
I love all dogs :) every size however my own is very big:D
Jessee 6 years
I love dogs. All dogs. End of story.
SarahPW 6 years
love my big dog! i cant stand little yippie dogs- my shepherd hates them too!
MrsJigglesworth 6 years
I personally am more attracted to smaller dogs... but I adore certain breeds of bigger dogs like Greyhounds and German Shepherds.
moonlissa 6 years
I wanted a big dog, and everyone thought Sadie would be a big dog (vet said 45-50 lbs). They all looked at me like I was crazy when I got her becuase I live in an apartment. She is not 10 months old and only 31 lbs. She doesn't appear to be growing much more, and she isn't much of an eater. I now am quite content with my firmly Medium dog!
melizzle 6 years
I like being able to run around and rough house with big pups.
sexylibrarian 6 years
I have two big and two little dogs. I love how the small dogs love to cuddle but I love my big boys too.
wakeupandora 6 years
I love them all! I have three small/medium dogs that pretty much equal one big 60lb dog, and in the future, when I own a home with a yard, I want a Tibetan Mastiff or Japanese Akita..
Rally-RE 6 years
i like the medium size dogs - i could ride a great dane like a horse and i'd step on one of those rat size toy dogs ... so the in between is best for me.
Renees3 6 years
I'm sorry, but I hate how people give excuses for not liking one or the other and they're so stereotypical. All big dogs slobber? All small dogs yap and need pee pads? I know everyone likes different things, but this just seems so close minded. Dogs are awesome loving creatures, they don't choose their size.
sader04 6 years
I have a 30ish lb (I know it's not really "small) mutt and a 60lb Lab. The mutt is my love, but the bigger dog is fun to play with because you don't feel like she's fragile. In the end, big or small, the tail is always wagging.
kiwitwist 6 years
Big/Medium dogs... no tiny ones for me.
Lovely_1 6 years
100% big dogs! Small dogs are just too hyper and too yappy and just dont listen (plus who want to deal with a pee pad ?!?!?!?!).
sara-lyn 6 years
i love my big dog. (105 lbs) i use him as a pillow and it is great. plus, he is actually quite lazy and doesn't really require that much room.
akrsouth 6 years
I am a small dog snob too, I don't like getting covered in fur and slobber from big dogs. Little gods are more polite. Many are quite too.
rickimc 6 years
I like small to medium dogs (but not toys or miniatures).
CupOFDog 6 years
I love all dogs! Give me a wagging tail and fuzzy face and I am happy. That said, I have two small dogs - one 10 pounder and my really tiny mutt from the shelter who is only 2 pounds. My 10 pound dog is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and I LOVE how much of a Spaniel he is. Its like having a big dog in a little body!
couture-yourself 6 years
I like both. I wish I had a place for a Great Dane, actually. I grew up around them, and absolutely adore them. But, I have an apartment, and lack the space for a big dog. So, I own a Chihuahua. Which I'm definitely not complaining about, she's my baby. & luxington - like Renee said, most apartments have a weight limit on dogs. Plus, small dogs need a lot less space to play & live in. My little dog gets SO much exercise from running around on our little patio, and playing inside.
wren1 6 years
Depends on the dog. Who knows what I fall in love with when it comes to dogs. I do have small one (Italian Greyhound), who is perfect for me. And I have never heard him be yippy, ever :)
ajennilynrushhh 6 years
I like both. I currently have a big dog, but i want a small dog too. But i agree with Bisque also. i love furry dogs =)
Ellenora 6 years
I have had both big dogs and small dogs. I loved my Greyhound but I also love my Decker Rat Terrier.
Renees3 6 years
small dogs may have higher energy but they usually don't need to be walked as far or much. Also most apartments only allow dogs under a certain weight.
luxington 6 years
I think its funny when people get small dogs because they live in an apartment, when most small dogs are higher energy than large dogs. But I like medium to large dogs, I'm from a family with a Shiba.
MandeeLei 6 years
I love all dogs :]
WhatTheFrockBlog 6 years
I love big dogs. The only reason we got a beagle is because we live in an apartment.
Phasekitty 6 years
I love big dogs, mostly, but my dog growing up was pretty small and she was awesome. Plus my dog is a big dog in a medium dog's body. :)
Renees3 6 years
ANY! ALL! I love them all. My dog is small, but he's not yippy or anything like people always say small dogs are. But my favorite breed is an Irish Wolfhound, one of the biggest dogs out there. I'll take whoever I fall in love with :-)
doogirl 6 years
I just love dogs! Mutts only please!
fuzzles 6 years
I love 'em all, but have a special place in my heart for all dogs (and cats!) that are smooshies! :)
millarci 6 years
I love our office puppy (an american rat terrier) so I'm gonna have to say small dogs.
beram1220 6 years
big dogs! They bark less and I can play around and use them as a pillow without worrying about injuring them!
Sassypantalones 6 years
I'm actually in the midst of this internal conflict right now. i'm hoping to get a pup soon. I'm a big dog person, but I'm concerned about future living situations so I lean towards small. I don't know what to do!
wackdoodle 6 years
BIG DOGS! One of my grannies only had small yip yips after her standard poodle died and I and the rest of my family stepped on them way too many times. Heck my grandma rolled over and nearly killed her precious maltese. Small dogs are adorable but I want a medium (cocker spaniel to beagal sized) to massive (Newfoundland) dog to play with and wrestle with and well rest on. Nothing better than lying on the rug in the living room using your dog as a comfy warm pillow.
Bisque 6 years
It's not about the size for me, it's all about the fur. I'm the complete opposite of what a neat person would want, I really like furry dogs.
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Original post made on Jan 5, 2012
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, January 6, 2012, 12:00 AM
on Jan 5, 2012 at 5:31 pm
It seems that far too many people have been blinded by high-speed rail's "light at the end of the tunnel." Who will actually benefit from it? Who wants to be whizzing down the Central Valley on the ultimate terrorist/earthquake target? Who stops to think how they are locked into extremely limited stops (stops that they will have to shuttle/bus/rental car, etc. to get to where they REALLY have to go? Limited options! BART was originally planned to go from Sacramento to San Diego (consider all the transfers necessary just to get to where a car, bus, or regional transit would be much easier). My point? It would be a very expensive (I'd prefer the money be spent on education, health care, social services, etc.) "folly trolley" that the general public would be rail-roaded into for the sake of short-sighted long distance vested interests who can't see beyond the platform of this track trick. Just a thought...
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The total proposed cost according to the State fact sheet is $98 Billion. Meanwhile, the governor wants to raise sales and income tax or threatens to cut emergency, education, and social services.
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From the states website, and the "HIGH-SPEED RAIL 2012 DRAFT BUSINESS PLAN FACT SHEET*", the total project cost is $98.5 Billion**.
The FACT SHEET also says there will be 4,500 permanent operations and maintenance jobs, and 20,000 construction jobs per year during construction. That is a cost of $21.9 million per permanent job, or $4 million per permanent and temporary job. That's a very high cost for "job creation."
The FACT SHEET also says "CO2 emissions reduced by 3 million tons" which sounds like a big number, until you realize that Californians exhale 30 million tons of CO2 per year, and the Earth's atmosphere contains 3 million megatons of CO2 (3x1012 tons). CO2 in atmosphere is ~381 ppm, and 3 million tons is 0.000375 ppm; an insignificant amount.
So the "green" benefits of the rail don't pan out, and the cost of job creation is way to high, and it certainly is not worth raising taxes and bonds and going into further debt.
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Motorcycles cops in the parade need to tone it down a bit. They're zooming around, swaying back and forth, all within feet of kids sitting on the curb. That is a disaster waiting to happen. What if a little kid isn't paying attention and steps in front of a zooming bike?
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J.J. Abrams' reboot of the Star Trek franchise generated over $375 million worldwide and has reinvigorated Paramount Pictures' sci-fi property. Not only can fans of the new film pick up its Blu-ray disc and DVD home release on Nov. 17, but on Sept. 22, the entire collection of original Star Trek films will debut on Blu-ray alongside new DVD versions loaded with extras. In addition, on that same date, the second season of the original Star Trek TV series makes its Blu-ray debut.
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Coinciding with these home entertainment releases is the launch of the PC version of Star Trek: D-A-C from Paramount Digital Entertainment . The game is currently available via digital distribution on Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network Store. Both the Star Trek two-disc DVD and three-disc Blu-ray come with a free trial of the Xbox 360 game and links to both the PC and PS3 games. The PC version exclusively supports NVIDIA GeForce 3D Vision technology, bringing the space combat out of the monitor and into the faces of Trekkers."3D Vision literally adds a dimension to the game that, once you've experienced, makes it hard to go back to playing the 'old way,' " said Ben Hoyt, senior producer at Paramount Digital Entertainment. "What was most impressive was how easy it was to get it working. With a very small amount of work by the development team we had a highly playable 3D game. Once that was done, it was largely a question of looking at the game and trying to figure out how many more ways we could leverage the 3D technology for even more impact."
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"I am excited about the MMO game because many, many, many, years ago we approached Paramount to do one," said Rod Roddenberry, son of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry. "Star Trek is pretty well established. All you have to do is get talented developers and 3D artists behind this and everything else is already there--and lends itself perfectly."
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When fishing's so hot that a major tackle manufacturer has to call from the ship to have more lures sent up the coast via next-day air to replace all those lost in the first two days of fishing, that speaks volumes.
After encountering sizzling action out of Shark Bay, off Australia's far side — its Indian Ocean coast (aka the coral coast or Gascoyne region) — that was the dilemma faced by Ben Patrick, owner of Australia's popular Halco lures.
I was one of six other anglers joining Ben, among them Halco's marketing and product-development manager Tim Carter, and Ben's dad, Neil — who brought Halco to prominence and has for decades been an International Game Fish Association trustee. By the end of our second day of fishing within a short run of the coast, we had lost countless Roosta Popper lures to narrow-barred Spanish mackerel and Laser Pro diving plugs to rapacious wahoo. Even wire traces were bitten off or occasionally bitten through; Ben added more premade traces to the lure order as well.
On the second evening, aboard Ben's 48-foot custom convertible, Mandalay, we sat at anchor in tranquil Turtle Bay, feasting on fresh wahoo (and calamari, thanks to squid attracted to the boat's underwater Aqualuma blue lights). After dinner, Doug Nilsen called home to report in. Doug, co-owner of Accurate Fishing Products along with his brother David, also on board, were joined by their VP of sales and marketing, Ben Secrest. Before signing off, Doug handed his iPhone to Secrest for a quick hello. Since I happened to be sitting in the salon and working on my laptop, I jotted down Secrest's comment to Doug's wife verbatim: "Kate — you know I've fished a lot of places, but I've never seen anything like what I saw yesterday or today. It was crazy!"
Trident-Missile Launches
Everyone knows about Australia's fabulous and famous Great Barrier Reef, but most American anglers — and quite a few Aussies — know little about the remote and mostly uninhabited coral coast of southwest Australia. I wanted to see how worthwhile the area might be as a new option for adventurous anglers looking for something different.
We started our trip at Shark Bay/Denham, to which we flew from Perth, about 400 miles south. There, aboard the Mandalay, Ben and Neil waited, ready to cast off. (While it does boast a small airport, Denham — with population numbering in three digits — held little else of interest to us.)
After an overnight at Turtle Bay (eating fresh pink snapper — actually a very large species of porgy — we'd caught an hour earlier), we cast small poppers to shark mackerel before breakfast. These sharkies were great fun and, as it turned out, a mere warm-up for what was to come.
Our first surprise of the day was the weather: The forecast had called for clear and sunny, but things started out calm, gray and drizzly. (This was far from the only weather surprise in store on this trip, but more on that later.)
We put out four Laser Pro deep-diving plugs of various sizes and colors, and started hooking fish at once. Most of the action came from Spaniards, as Australians call their narrow-barred mackerel, similar to the Atlantic's king mackerel but with faint bars on their sides and a particularly badass disposition. The species is found throughout the IndoPacific region. We hooked one or two every so often, then suddenly all the rods were going off at once. I mentioned to Ben that, with the fish concentrated, it might be worth making a drift to throw poppers.
We did just that and, in short order, chaos reigned. Shouts of amazement arose from bow and stern as mackerel, attacking our Roosta Poppers from below, vaulted far above the surface. We'd see no telltale precursor to such Trident-missile launches; they could happen at any moment, and it was seldom long on any cast before they did, inevitably producing a chorus of cheers. More often than not, the mackerel missed the lure, but it mattered little; just seeing the high-flying, gravity-defying predators was its own reward.
More astounding still was the rare sight, as the morning went on, of dozens of Spaniards simultaneously erupting from the calm water over a large area, chasing down baitfish. Every angler stopped, mouth agape, at seeing so many freejumping torpedoes up to 40 pounds or so.
Over the course of the morning, we managed to release more narrow-barred mackerel than anyone could keep track of, but lost many to sharks as well. We also "released" a frighteningly large number of poppers during the melee, with all the bite-offs, break-offs and sharks.
Small Blacks Near Shore
When the action finally slowed, we headed farther offshore in the afternoon to troll for marlin. We didn't have to run far before putting out trolling lures; black marlin often patrol these waters within a few miles of shore. If we'd been after big blues in particular, a run of 40 miles or so to the 3,000foot zone would have been called for.
But we were looking for blacks since, in recent years, the whole nearshore coast from Shark Bay north to Exmouth and beyond has been a hotbed of activity for small black marlin, with 100- to 150-pound fish offering a fabulous lighttackle fishery Down Under in late spring through fall.
However, the black fishery often sees wide swings from season to season in availability; that's the case for many other pelagic targets in these waters — blues, stripes, sails and yellowfin — so it can be hot for a season or two, then turn cold. Unfortunately, that day and, in fact, most of the season last year (unlike the outstanding fishing in 2010) proved a bit slim on the marlin-pickins' side. Outside of raising a pair of sails, we didn't see any billfish that afternoon.
Wahoo All Around
The next day we'd put on some miles, continuing our journey up the coast, keeping in mind that we had to reach Exmouth (to fly out), nearly 300 miles north of Shark Bay, on the eighth day.
But first, we couldn't pass up the chance to have one more go with the Spaniards just after sunup if they proved to be as thick as the morning before. At first, it appeared we were in luck. Initial casts brought macks blasting from the water. But things proved different this morning. For one thing, bright sun had replaced yesterday's overcast, low ceiling.
Plus there were the sharks.
We're talking big sharks, of the 10-foot, bad-boy sort — at least one tiger plus bulls and other whalers. We knew we wouldn't stand much chance of getting any mackerel to the boat and, indeed, saw some smashing (literally and figuratively) attacks on hooked fish. Some sharks even keyed in to the loud bloops made by the biggest Roosta Poppers and followed them to the boat. All of this served to remind me that it ain't called Shark Bay for nothing.
We headed north to Dorrie Island, where our next big surprise awaited. The drop-off just outside the island proved to be wahoo city. Replacing the topwater strikes of Spaniards were slashing attacks by wahoo on trolled lures — Halco Laser Pros, Max wobbling plugs and the globally popular Giant Tremblers. More often than not, when one rod went off, so did all four, and for at least a bit, a marvelous mayhem ensued.
While yesterday's fishing had decimated our supply of poppers, today we had to raid much of our diving-lure supply. Even though we fished fairly heavy braid and wire leaders, bite-offs and sharkings aplenty kept us rerigging. Minus those lost to sharks and three 'hoo we kept (to 50 pounds), we released more wahoo than we had count of.


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The Mansion House Explore the impressive great hall, grand reception rooms, state bedroom, libraries and 18th century gothic-style chapel in more detail than before, and uncover the story behind the Braybrooke's unique natural history collection. Discover the intricate period details, furniture and paintings in this opulent Jacobean mansion house.
Come and Play at Our HouseGo behind previously closed doors and see how Victorian children played and grew up, in the newly opened nursery. Visit the Coal Gallery, once a hive of activity, as we recreate the hustle and bustle of servant's daily routines. Find out more about the new rooms.
Meet the StaffGreat houses need an army of staff to keep everything running smoothly, and you can meet Audley's in the Victorian Service Wing and nursery. Discover what life was like below stairs and see them at work in the kitchen, scullery, dairy, laundry and nursery every weekend in May-September.
Stable YardSay hello to our resident horses in the stable block and hear the story of the estate at work and play. Regular riding displays, the original tack house and Audley's Victorian fire engine bring to life the history of the workers who kept this huge estate running.
Organic Kitchen GardenOur enormous walled garden still provides the estate with fresh organic fruit, vegetables and flowers all year round. Visit the glasshouse, vinery, bothy and potting shed and find out which Victorian varieties continue to thrive today.
Discover over 120 varieties of apples, 40 types of pears, 60 kinds of tomatoes plus many more fruits and vegetables in the Organic Kitchen Garden.
Even More to ExploreOnce amongst the largest and most opulent in Jacobean England, today Audley End House is set in a tranquil landscape with stunning views across the unspoilt Essex countryside.
From the Parterre Garden with its glorious host of seasonal blooms, to the Cricket Pitch where you might catch local teams battling it out against one of the most magnificent backdrops in the country.
In the quiet calm of the East Park you'll find the Temple of Concord where you can gaze upon the wonderful views of Audley End House and the Richard Woods and 'Capability' Brown landscaped parkland.
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Florida A&M's interim president announced on Thursday the school was lifting the Marching 100's suspension.
The school suspended the marching band after the hazing death of their drum major, Robert Champion, in 2011.
Campion's parents, who live in DeKalb County, spoke out about the decision.
"Just dropping of your head and shaking your head, but I wasn't surprised," said Robert Champion's mother, Pam Champion.
She said the decision shows the school is doing what it has done for years.
"They took the steps of putting the band anyway for the dollar," said Pam Champion.
When the announcement was made at the school students in the crowd cheered. The interim president said a new band director and new anti-hazing policies are in place to protect students.
"I just encourage the students who are currently here to not participate in those sort of activities, not to dwell in the past or make it seem as if those sorts of behaviors were acceptable," said anti-hazing assistant Bryan Smith.
Robert Champion's parents said they are not convinced the culture of hazing within the Marching 100 has changed.
"The University had the chance to step up and do the right thing and to keep the band off the field and make sure the band is safe to put back on the field," said Robert Champion's father, Robert Champion Sr.
The new band director said he will put the band back on the field when he determines they're ready, and that could be this season's first football game.
Robert Champion's parents started the organization the Robert D. Champion Drum Major Foundation for Change to stop hazing in all groups.
Twelve former band members are charged with manslaughter in his death.
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---- — FAIRMOUNT — The Mississinewa Indians got a huge game from Caleb Swanner, and Madison-Grant could never recover from a 24-9 deficit on the way to a 63-50 home loss.
The Argylls (4-2, 2-1 Central Indiana Conference) had no answers for the trio of Swanner, Jay Butler and Seth McPheron. The three players from Ole Miss combined for 52 of their team's 63 points.
Madison-Grant was able to cut the lead to eight points in the early part of the fourth quarter, but the Indians hit all six of their shots from the field in the final frame.
Aaron Patton kept his team in the game in the third quarter by knocking down all three of his shots — including one from long distance — for seven of his game-high 12 points.
The Argylls' top three scorers of Matt Carey, Tanner Wise and Aaron Dreaden came into the game averaging a combined 33 points per contest, but were held to a total of 15 points.
Wise was held to zero points and two boards after being saddled with foul trouble most of the game. The Indians used numerous defenders on him under the basket which prevented him from being effective.
Mississinewa used an up-tempo pace for most of the game, and Swanner was able to knock down 8 of 12 shots from the field, including 5 of 7 from 3-point range. Butler and McPheron both shot 50 percent or better on the night.
The Argylls got a lift from Dakota Brooks, who came off the bench to nail his first three shots, all from long range, for his nine points in the game.
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Inter Milan wanted so desperately to end the unbeaten run of Juventus with a win at the San Siro, but instead the Old Lady have recaptured first place in Serie A, their 2-1 victory giving them all three points. Mirko Vucinic and Claudio Marchisio knocked in the goals for the visitors, neatly bracketing Maicon's equalizing volley.
This season's first Derby d'Italia started off on just the right foot, with both sides instantly on the offensive. It was the nerazzurri, surprisingly enough, who looked as though they'd be the first to score -- and possibly even come away with the win. Giampaolo Pazzini had forced Gigi Buffon into a save within three minutes, Wesley Sneijder tried his luck, and Esteban Cambiasso's shot went just wide, all within the first ten minutes.
But it was the visitors that opened the scoring, courtesy of Vucinic's second goal of the season. Stephan Lichtsteiner sent in a pass from the right, and Alessandro Matri tried his luck. Unfortunately for Eyelashes, his shot ricocheted off sliding Inter defender, but Vucinic was there to pounce, putting the ball past Inter reserve keeper Luca Castellazzi.
With the way Inter poured forward, searching for an equalizer, it seemed as though it would be the bianconeri that took the second goal as well -- the home side were simply leaving too many holes in the back. But instead it was the Juve backline that fell apart, with Giorgio Chiellini unable to stop the advancing Maicon, whose volleyed shot had Gigi Buffon well and truly beaten.
Inter were quite unlucky to not take the lead minutes later, when Pazzini's shot rattled the crossbar, with Buffon beaten once again. Yet it was Juventus that took the lead, just five minutes after the Maicon equalizer. Matri and Claudio Marchisio enjoyed a lovely little back and forth before Marchisio sent his shot into the right corner, Castellazzi's dive coming just a bit too late to save Inter's face. And fate. 34 minutes in, 2-1 Juventus, and that's where the score would stay.
Despite a thrilling first half, the second half was defined more by frazzled tempers than passionate play. Seven yellows were awarded in this derby fixture, with five of those shown in the second half. Sure, both sides continued to press forward, but there was also quite a bit more falling, rolling, waving of arms, and heated appeals to the referee than genuine shots on target. Pazzini came close with five minutes to go, but his shot went just wide. Moments later, Alessandro Del Piero, freshly substituted on for Vucnic, attempted to make an impression, but his low shot wobbled wide.
So even if Udinese beat Palermo on Sunday, they won't be able to catch the Old Lady, enjoying her throne at the top of the table. And although it's highly unlikely, if Bologna beat Atalanta tomorrow, and Lecce lose to Novara, Inter could find themselves in the relegation zone.


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The final Fit Family Challenge event will be held Sunday, June 9 at the Kids Health and Safety Fair. The event will be held from Noon to 5 p.m. at the Streets of Indian Lake in Hendersonville and is sponsored by Sumner Regional Medical Center. The free event features seminars, demonstrations, exhibits and display booths to educate about safety measures for the protection and well being of our kids from newborn babies through age 18.Stop by the Nashville/Sumner Parent Booth and receive 100 bonus points toward the grand prize giveaway. This will be the final opportunity to receive points before the contest period ends on Monday, June 10. 105.9 The Rock will be at the event live, as well as face painters. Fit Family Challenge expert Dyan Dameron will speak on "Nutrition, Exercise & Rest for Families & Kids" at 12:30 p.m.
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Brazil Open presenters with Larissa, Juliana, May-Treanor, Walsh, Wacholder and Youngs
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Salvador podium (left to right) - Larissa, Juliana, May-Treanor, Walsh, Wacholder and Youngs
Brazil Open presenters with Larissa, Juliana, May-Treanor, Walsh, Wacholder and Youngs
Honor USA (left to right) - Larissa, Juliana, May-Treanor, Walsh, Wacholder and Youngs
SWATCH most outstanding player Misty Ma-Treanor (left) with USA partner Kerri Walsh
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Brazil Open winners Misty May-Treanor (left) and Kerri Walsh of the United States
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Garden of Winter Palace, Petersburg
The World > Europe > Russia > St. Petersburg
he Winter Palace (Russian: Зимний дворец) in Saint Petersburg, Russia, was, from 1732 to 1917, the official residence of the Russian Tsars. Situated between the Palace Embankment and the Palace Square, adjacent to the site of Peter the Great's original Winter Palace, the present and fourth Winter Palace was built and altered almost continuously between the late 1730s and 1837, when it was severely damaged by fire and immediately rebuilt.[1] The storming of the palace in 1917 became an iconic symbol of the Russian Revolution.
Courtyard of the Winter palace (architect G.F.Rastrelli, 18 centuries). Enters into a complex of buil...
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The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg.
Just in case you mistakenly heard that it was all ice and snow in Russia, take a peek at the Big Bikini Exposition. This is right on the river Moskva in Moscow!
Moscow has been the capital of Russia for almost its entire history. The exception is during the period of the Russian Empire, which lasted from 1721 until the Russian Revolution 1917. For these two centuries the capital was St. Petersburg. The Russian Empire was the second largest contiguous Empire in world memory; only the Mongol Empire had been greater.
Check out what's happening north of Mongolia these days, in Chita
Although you may not have heard of Sochi, on the Black Sea, they're building up quickly and hope to host the 2014 Olympics.
Other periods of Russian history include the Tsardom of Russia, from Ivan IV to Peter the Great, and the Grand Duchy (14th-16th centuries).
The earliest period of Russian history was ruled by the Novgorod Republic and Kievan Rus, which was the first Russian state dating back to 800AD in Kiev.
Modern Russia remains one of the world's superpowers. They launched the earth's second satellite, called Sputnik 1, and were the first country to put a human being into orbit around earth. (The first one is called the Moon.)
After the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991, Russia became a federal republic of 83 states.
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Woman thanks NY cop with $1K, but he can't keep it
GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (AP) - New York State Police are trying to find the woman who handed an on-duty trooper a holiday card with $1,000 cash inside.
Under New York law, members of the state police can't accept such gifts.
So state police officials are seeking the public's help in finding the woman who gave the money to Trooper Christopher Maniscalco in the Albany suburb of Guilderland on Sunday. They say they want the woman to tell them where she would like the donation to go.
Police say the woman told Maniscalco she had seen him doing a good job and wanted to say Merry Christmas and thank you. Officials say it wasn't until after his shift ended that the trooper opened the card and saw the money.
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Jim Haslett is out of the running for the Rams head coaching job. That leaves four candidates who have all had their final interviews. Could a decision come today?
Jim Haslett has been informed he will not be the Rams' head coach in 2009. There were also indications that the Rams might be making additional "cuts" in their coaching field as they zero in on their next head coach.From the Post-Dispatch's Jim Thomas (Hat tip to tbell61). Based on this earlier report from the PD, Garrett may be out too, leaving Ryan, Frazier and Spagnuolo as the final three.
I don't see how the Rams as an organization can claim to be "moving ahead" by selecting their defensive coordinator from the past 3 seasons. I thought the "Martz as OC" story effectively ended Haslett's tenure in St. Louis.3k on Jim Haslett
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A crop of American cockroaches brings in serious cash.
victims near North Baltimore are upset that emergency crews did not respond
right away when their home was hit in the Nov. 17 storm.
night of the storm, 911 dispatchers at the Wood County Sheriff's Office in
Bowling Green were swamped with calls for help, but Sheriff Mark Wasylyshyn
says that's no excuse for what happened to the Buchmans in their time of need.
tornado leveled much of their home on Quarry Road, leaving the family homeless.
Tye and Desirae Buchman said they called 911, but it took crews two hours to
dropped the ball," the sheriff said. "We did not handle the call correctly and
that should have been done."
is responsible for the county's 911 system and says the dispatcher should have
sent someone to help. He says the county handles 40,000 emergency calls
dispatcher heard that nobody was injured, is what we were told," he said. "We
were told the people were leaving, they didn't have a phone number for us to
call them back. We told them to call when they got to their destination. They
didn't call back, which is fine. We dropped the ball and should have called the
fire department, had them go out and immediately check the property."
says an immediate check would have confirmed everyone got out okay and that
there were no hazards such as a gas leak or live wires. The dispatcher has been
understands there will be consequences for that, learn from it and move on,"
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Square foot gardening was made popular by Mel Bartholomew in 1981 in a PBS television series. The concept continues to gain popularity almost 30 years later. We went to a local master gardener's home near Brandon to get a lesson in growing more in less space.
Pam Soderholm is known for her gardening and is an active member of the Master Gardeners Club. Being married to the President and CEO of Avera Heart Hospital, Jon Soderholm, she also knows a thing or two about heart healthy eating. That's why she is such a proponent of growing your own produce.
Pam says, "The square foot gardening concept is for people who have limited space, limited time and want a good product."
Pam makes her own grid, but says you can buy them at Menards or Home Depot.
Pam says, "Mine is actually 5' by 12', but they recommend 4' beds because most people can reach 2 feet. You never want to step in those beds and once you set them up there is very little work until the harvest."
For soil, she mixes her own: equal parts peat moss, vermiculite and compost, but she recommends at least 3 to 5 different kinds of compost.
Pam says, "The nice thing about this soil you can use it year after year. It's not like dirt that compacts down, this stays light and powdery. There is no tilling, it's virtually weed free (if you don't step in the squares) and it's very productive."
You only need three tools to do this kind of garden. A trawl to dig a whole for bigger plants, like tomatoes, a pencil to poke holes for little seeds and a scissor to cut open the packages and to harvest your lettuce and peas.
Pam advises you to plant radishes, carrots, lettuce and onions around the edges of the garden so they're easier to get to. You'll harvest those first and if you put up a trellis make sure it's on the north side so it doesn't shade the rest of the garden.
Pam says, "Then plant zucchini, pumpkin, and cucumbers so they crawl up the trellis. It can be as tall as you want and as wide as the bed. It gives you a lot of vertical growing space."
And when fall comes and your 16 squares are harvested, pull up your pepper plants and the like, cover with a tarp to keep the leaves out and do it all again in the spring. It's easy, inexpensive and inexplicably good for you.
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Carolina Beach Makes Another Request For County Funding Of Boardwalk Park Project
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CAROLINA BEACH - Earlier this year the Town of Carolina Beach requested $500,000 from New Hanover County to help fund a park improvement project at the downtown Boardwalk on the oceanfront.
On May 24th, County Manager Chris Coudriet sent an "unsolicited memo" to the County Board of Commissioners offering his opinion the funding request should not be granted since the funds were needed for another park project in the northern area of the county. Since Coudriet issued his memo in late May, the Carolina Beach Town Council has been frustrated and are now making another attempt to request the funding under a different funding scenario.
On Monday June 3, Carolina Beach Mayor Bob Lewis wrote in a letter to the County Board of Commissioners, "As you know, Carolina Beach requested a grant from New Hanover County to assist the Town expand the Carolina Beach Boardwalk Park. The expansion and renovation of the existing boardwalk is a $2 million undertaking. The Town has secured grants, with Town match, but need County support to see it through. The uniqueness of our request is there is a more than a 100% payback to the County."
Lewis explained, "New Hanover County is known for its quality of life! We at Carolina Beach understand that. We held over 43 events last year that generated entertainment, camaraderie, jobs, benefits to worthy non-profits, and yes sales tax. This formula for benefit with cost provision is the underpinning of our request to you."
He explained, " How can we improve leisure (quality of life), and entertainment, while generating commerce that all of our municipalities, state and federal governments benefit. This proposal reveals that. How does it work? Carolina Beach is very close to securing at least one additional major hotel on the island. The Boardwalk serves to secure that effort while creating a walking/bicycling loop similar to the one at Wrightsville Beach."
Lewis explained, "The "new" Boardwalk will have a definite family theme, which has been the focus over the past ten years. Conservative estimates utilized on the attached spreadsheet provide for revenue generated from a $14 million hotel and associated direct and indirect sales tax. Sales projections for the new hotel ($ 4 million) are conservative. Additional sales tax estimates of $2 million are modest as well."
Lewis explained that room occupancy taxes collected from hotels, motels and short term vacation rentals would generate an estimated $240,000 a year of which $48,000 would directly benefit New Hanover County.
He explained the economic benefits to the state, county and the Town will come from additional commerce and the indirect benefits will be "numerous" but have yet to be quantified.
Lewis wrote, "What we are proposing is that the County loan Carolina Beach $500,000. The Town would pay interest only at your investment interest rate for three years so that it does not cost the County. The incremental revenue generated from this effort
will pay the loan off and then the good news, the revenue continues for everyone. What if it doesn't happen? More good news for the County; the Town agrees to pay the County back. We are asking for a 7 year loan in this event but quite frankly we don't expect it to be necessary but it does protect the County."
He explained, "So, the County makes a loan with high return to the Town. It would be secured by inter-local agreement with guaranteed pay back if results are not produced. The County creates a loan and an offsetting receivable on its books. County fund balance total does not change but more is restricted until you receive the pay back. No risk for the county just a balance sheet reclassification if your glass is half empty. If half-full, the County will have helped to create an economic engine with family focus. We are appreciative of the consideration. Let's make this happen."
Mayor Lewis outlined various improvements that could be made to the Boardwalk area during his "State of Town" address earlier this year.
Lewis said on Tuesday May 28, the Town has requested $500,000 for park-oriented improvements at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk as part of a larger plan to make improvements in the area including replacing the aging wooden boardwalk. Specifically, funding for a unique Children's Park at the base of the wooden boardwalk on the landside along the public walkway.
Lewis said the plan is create a unique venue from others in the county and options include building a children's splash park themed with music and special lighting, an Aquatic Themed Children's Playground or a year-round historic looking "Carrousel and or Ferris Wheel".
Lewis explained, "All of these options would provide free access to all New Hanover County residents. The park would be focused on families and the Town of Carolina Beach would take care of all the annual management and maintenance of the park out of our own town budget saving the County any annual costs normally associated with managing and maintaining a park."
On May 24, County Manager Chris Coudriet wrote a memo to the Board of Commissioners which led to the Town's June 3, proposal.
Coudriet's letter to the Board explained the County already had a plan ready to bring to the Board of Commissioners at their June 3, meeting to utilize the funds requested by Carolina Beach. That plan is for development of the Northern Regional Park or "Castle Hayne Park".
Coudriet explained the Town requested $500,000 be redirected using various methods from a 2006 Parks and Greenspace Bond.
He explained a previous request from the Town in 2012 was denied, "at that time because of identified park development needs in the unincorporated county which exceeded available bond proceeds."
Coudriet said Mayor Lewis' request earlier this year proposed the county redirect $500,000 of park bonds to the Town and that the funds be replenished at some future date with liquidated funds when county assets are sold in the future. He explained the same funds were already planned by county staff for the Castle Hayne Park.
Coudriet said the county planned to combine the funds with a state parks grant but since they were informed they did not receive that grant, "these bonds are critical to the success of the Northern Regional Park."
Coudriet listed numerous reasons why he opposed the Town's request for bond funds. He explained the $500,000 is needed to complete the Castle Hayne Park and waiting for county assets (property) to be sold would delay that project.
Coudriet explained, "The Carolina Beach Boardwalk Project, unlike the Northern Regional Park, is only in its conceptual stage. The Northern Regional Park is already an existing park and in use. The Phase 1 expansion funding model has already been finalized using parks bond funds and a previously approved grant.
Coudriet explained, "The debt management policy, which was adopted by the Board on May 6, 2013, provides that proceeds from the sale of fixed assets be used to fund items on the county's capital improvement list."
He explained, "It appears that the Carolina Beach Boardwalk will serve as an amenity to existing local attractions. The Northern Regional Park will serve as a destination to those competing in a wide range of athletic activities which will have a direct economic impact on the county" and, "The Northern Regional Park will provide the county with much needed field capacity to support local athletic organizations."
Coudriet explained, "For the reasons stated above, I respectfully request that you not proceed with the Town of Carolina Beach's request and instead fully consider the county staff plan at the June 3, 2013 meeting."
The item Coudriet planned to present to the Board at their June 3, meeting was postponed on Monday until a meeting in July.
Mayor Lewis explained in late May, "This is a strategic project which has a return on investment for all the taxpayers of New Hanover County. Carolina Beach property owners contribute around 8% of the property taxes in New Hanover County annually and like any other area of the county we appreciate all the services and value that the County provides to us as residents.
However, being designated only $200,000.00 from the parks bond issue represents less than .05% of the total aggregated funds raised from the parks bond and the other $34.8 million has been invested elsewhere. When you speak of the Southern part of New Hanover County most residents on Carolina Beach and some of those south of Monkey Junction feel as though they have little voice or representation at the County level. If
you have not noticed this area of the County is starting to experience another growth spurt and the new families and individuals who move into our area are looking to New Hanover County to provide them the same benefit as other areas of the county as it relates to parks for recreation."
Lewis explained, "My thought was to make this a Carolina Beach and New Hanover County Park and name it as such. The project goal is to provide all county residents with an unique beachfront experience."
The Town's original request for funding focuses on a 2006 voter approved $35.5 million parks and green space bond. The County and the City of Wilmington got the largest shares of that funding while the three beach Towns each received $200,000.
Since that time New Hanover County has approved $500,000 for an oceanfront park in neighboring Kure Beach.
Councilman Steve Shuttleworth said Tuesday May 26, "We will continue to make the case to the County Board of Commissioners and I encourage citizens to call each Commissioner and ask why they are not willing to help
Carolina Beach with an important economic development that will help further improve the economy and send more tax dollars to the County."
He said, "It would be unfortunate if the County turned a cold shoulder to Carolina Beach. We need this help to continue revitalization efforts in the downtown area."
Shuttleworth said the County has an ample reserve fund that could be used to fund the request if not from the parks bond funding.
Lewis explained, "We have buy-in from the state to help with grants to support the wooden boardwalk expansion and re-construction of the current deteriorated boardwalk. So the Historic Carolina Beach Boardwalk will be extended an additional 2,000 ft and provide visitors and County residents with a wide promenade, covered seating areas and various new access ramps for individuals with disabilities.
I have the town matching funds for the construction work to match state grants. I have the new oceanfront hotel developer also committing some funds to tie in their new property to the Boardwalk expansion. All we need now is a little love from our local County Commissioners."
He hopes the Town can begin work in September and will continue efforts to secure state grant funding as well as funding from the County.


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Welcome to Tito's Italian Grill and Wine Shop, where the hospitality is warm and the food is authentically delicious. Chef Sean Borst and his staff believe your meal should be a pleasure from start to finish, with the freshest and finest ingredients we can find. Here, you can always match your budget – and your mood.
Our fresh menu features Italian cooking with a Mediterranean twist. We are downtown Coeur d'Alene's original Italian restaurant, with indoor and outdoor seating on Sherman Avenue, a private dining room, brick oven and a fully stocked bar and premium wine collection.
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Tito's Wine Shop – a new concept in food and wine! Here, you can touch and feel the bottles, read the labels and chose an outstanding selection from the shop's 'living wine list.'
Browse and shop our incredible prices, select your wine, and bring the bottles to your table to be opened by a server. You can also buy wine for takeout and receive a 15% discount.
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The menu can take us from one end of the world to another or simply be fun and scrumptious. The portions are generous and each course is served with a white and a red wine. Can you think of a better way to celebrate a Birthday, Anniversary, or just have a great night out with friends and family… At Tito's we can make your dinner experience extraordinary. Please note minimums apply.
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I love this place, cute dining atmosphere with outside dining during the summer. The food is scrumptious!!! The house wine is good with whatever you order, but they have plenty more to choose from plus a full bar. Tito's is great for large groups because the wait staff is always on top of your needs. Every dish I've had there has been fantastic... go and enjoy. Be sure to order the Artichoke and Spinach appetizer, wonderful! So much so that on occasion I will take-out just this dish to have with my dinners at home."
Nice little restaurant. We especially enjoy the outside dining. The Chicken Fettuccini I had was very good and the service exceptional."
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