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Tommy Richards wakes you up with a smile every morning on Good Morning Mississippi. But do you remember his voice from somewhere else? And what is this about him having a green thumb? We pulled him aside to find out a little more about him in Off the Air with Tommy Richards.
What time do you have to get up in the morning?
Wow! Well what time do you go to bed?
TR: Not early enough. Generally I go to bed about, or as we say in this trade "fade to black" at around 7:30PM. I've had people ask me, "Tommy, how do you go to bed at 7:30 at night?" and I say, "It's real simple you get up at 1:30 and it's kinda like you fall in to it."
What does the coast look like at 2:00 in the morning when you are driving to work?
TR: You know it's really quiet. You can do a lot... I love stargazing and stuff like that. I got to look at Mars this year when it was the closest ever to Earth. But, the first thing I do when I walk outside is obviously look to the skies, see what the cloud patterns look like, listen for any thunder that's distant or stuff like that, and basically check out whatever's out there. I love moon watching, stuff like that. I keep an old Farmer's almanac handy all the time. I just wanna know what's happening with Astronomy as well as Astrology.
So did you see Mars? Did you use a telescope or binoculars?
TR: Yeah. I have a telescope, but I also have binoculars which are far easier, more user friendly to use than a telescope. Because by the time you get it positioned over Mars or whatever you'd be looking at it 'oh we move' and then you have to move everything. So it takes too long, it's too cumbersome with a telescope, so I opted for the ole Bushnells. Binoculars worked fine. It was neat to be able to do that sort of thing, because it's a once in lifetime event to see a planet.
So you did commercials at one time, how many have you done?
TR: Literally thousands! I worked for literally every ad agency in Mobile, a number in Pensacola, Montgomery, Birmingham, New Orleans, as well as one in Atlanta. I did commercials for Peter J. Sullow and Sons Diamond Merchants in the late 1970's and produced more than 700 commercials for those guys. I was the spokesperson for Gayfers and a number of car dealerships and stuff like that for years before I came to work here.
Strangest one you had to do?
TR: I used to do a commercial for a place called ShoNuff Hardware. It was somewhere in the Mobile market area. But it was done in sort of a hokey, country kind of delivery. That was fun, I love to do voices and stuff.
What's your favorite commercial of all time?
TR: One that comes to mind, and I know a lot of people will know what I'm talking about, is the Mikey spot for Life cereal, because of it's longevity. It was one of the longest, if not the longest running spot in history. I liked it because it was simple, easy to remember.
Would that be an ideal retirement for you to run an ad agency?
TR: That is something I've thought about doing is running my own ad agency. Get my own studio, do my own writing! And I know a lot about it, so it would be a natural thing for me to do when I get tired of getting up at 1:30 in the morning!
Do you cook?
TR: You know if you can read, you can cook. And I have really gotten better at it, necessity being the mother of invention. In years past when I was a bachelor, I simply did not cook. You know it was me and bologna. I just didn't want to deal with it. But now I'm pretty good.
So what's your favorite food that you cook?
TR: I love Pasta Salad. I'm good at stuff that requires patience when you have the time to put stuff together. One of my favorite things to do is to get up one Saturday and make a big breakfast for everybody in the house complete with the usual stuff and then I'll do blueberry pancakes and stuff like that. If you really take the time, you can really throw down some good looking stuff.
Do you have a favorite local restaurant?
TR: I like variety. So I like places like Sicily's because they have such variety! Other places I like to go a lot are places that I call "Holes", which is just a little hole.. and there are two of them. One is the Shed in Jackson County and the other is over in Mobile near Dauphin Island. It's a place called Mary's. It's a hole, not very fancy, but it's southern seafood, in a way it's a seafood restaurant you know southern style cooking. Being a product of the South, I'm right at home there. So that's what I really like.. that high price stuff that's not really me. I can go there and I can have a good time, or I can go there anyway and fill the time, but I'm not necessarily comfortable.
You do the Lifestyle news everyday... how do you pick?
TR: Whatever is bizarre, what people will be talking about at the water cooler. If it creates an odd mental picture, I'd be happy to use it for sure, or anything out of the ordinary. For example, "Did you hear about the guy who had a handle bar mustache that ran 3 feet?"
What are your favorite types of plants?
TR: I have a number of tropical plants. I collect them and exotic palms. I have some moss, but not moss per say, more like air plants. I collect them. I have some property in South Florida and when I go down there occasionally I take things from there and bring them back here to see how well they do in this climate. And they're beautiful plants. I just need more time to devote to them as well as space.
What's the last book you read?
TR: I don't recall the title of it. I like political stuff. I like books that have to do with Politics, stuff on National trade. Names I don't recall, but I read one on Hillary Clinton's pursuit of the White House, another was on the Political Agenda or a certain lifestyle. I'm fascinated with books that are about famous people to see how they got to be whatever they are. I'm just intrigued by it.
Do you subscribe to any magazines?
TR: Discovery Magazine, Smithsonian.
What's the most unique place you've been on vacation. Tell me about it.
TR: Hawaii. Going up to the top of the mountain was amazing. Here we were in the Tropics, everyone's wearing shorts, except for me, because I know we're going high, we're at 11 thousand feet and everyone's freezing to death except me because I had the commonsense and forethought to wear some long clothes. You know a long sleeve shirt and some long pants. So it's freezing, the temperature is 34 degrees and probably at sea level, 85 so everybody was freezing. But it was amazing to go to Hana...which is purely a rain forest. I also had a good time once in Canada. I didn't get to see a lot, but I met a lot of people. And, I'm a big fan of Geography. You learn about people and why they live the way they do.
What TV shows did you watch growing up?
TR: "My Favorite Martian", "The Beverly Hillbillies", situation comedies of the sixties and a few of the fifties and stuff.
Favorite TV shows now?
TR: The shows that I watch now are more issue oriented to the day. I enjoy watching programs about economics, politics, government, international issues. If it doesn't inform me, then it better entertain me.
Well what about reality television shows? Are you a big fan of those?
TR: I've seen enough of one to say, "Okay! Click!"
What board games did you play growing up? Still play them now?
TR: No, I didn't play any... being an outdoor type. My brother and I were both just a couple of outdoor kids. Part of my growing up, maybe when I was around six-years old.... we lived on a farm! It was so neat because you didn't need any board games or TV, you just went outside and played!
Neat. What was that like? What kind of animals did you have?
TR: We had cows, we had chickens. And we had a big barn! It was life on a farm!
So what was your chore on the farm... picking up eggs from the chickens, milking the cows?TR: I always helped my dad feed the chickens in the morning and then I would help my mom around the house. My favorite thing was to help my mom around the kitchen. It was fun!
Do you play an instrument or sing?
TR: I'm OK with the piano, and I've picked up the guitar to learn how to play "On Top of Old Smokey." That's about as far as I got.
Are you one of those people that sings in the car?
TR: Yeah... and in the shower.
What songs are you good belting out?
TR: If it's a John Denver tune, I'm cool with that. Or if it's a good female vocalist, I'm OK with that. No specific titles or anything.
What's your favorite music to listen to?
TR: Jazz. Give me some Joe Sample and the Crusaders, give me some David Sanbourn, and I'm a happy camper.
What was your favorite music concert?
TR: Eagles Concert in Pensacola back in the 1980's.
Have you ever met anyone famous?
TR: Yes. You'll meet entertainers in this job here.
Who's your favorite entertainer you've met?
TR: I would say Elton John.
WOW! So you met him?
TR: Well just briefly. "Hey there! I'm a fan! Love ya!"
Have you ever skydived? Would you?
TR: No, but I want to bad! Every once in a while you hear about people in their 70's doing it. I could do that in a heartbeat! Just the idea! First of all, I love to take a look around from way up high. And if I could enjoy the ride on the way down, the freedom that obviously comes, because you're taking quite a jump. The idea that you're floating down from an airplane that's thousands of feet up in the sky, I mean that's gotta be an exhilarating experience.
What cartoon character do you most identify with?
TR: Daffy Duck! I love Daffy Duck!
What do you like about him?
TR: He's a little zany, a little goofy. Things don't always quite go his way.
What was your first pet?
TR: That would be a dog. His name was Rex.
Do you prefer dogs or cats?
TR: Dogs because I believe dogs are very loyal. Cats are fine for cat people.
First movie you ever saw in theater?
TR: I want to say "Love Me Tender" with Elvis Presley.
Last movie you saw?
TR: Lord of the Rings Part 2.
What was your first car?
TR: A 1959 Ford Galaxy 500. It was pink... my parents' car. I had that one for a while and then I got this ugly 1961 Mercury that was green but only in a few spots.
If you won a million dollars at a local casino, what would you buy?
What's your favorite season?
TR: It used to be Summer, but now it's Spring. That's when things come to life.
What is your favorite weather related song?
TR: Probably "Summertime" either version Billy Stewart did it in 1966, Doris Day and several other people have done it. I even like "Hot Fun in the Summertime".
Have you ever been in a snowstorm?
TR: I was in a bad ice storm in 1989. I had a girlfriend who lived in Cocoa Beach, Florida and I was working here in Biloxi. It was in December and we were having our rendezvous, and there was an ice storm in St. Augustine. We couldn't even get our car doors unlocked because they were frozen and nobody could get them unlocked. And I had to get from St. Augustine to Biloxi by Monday morning. We were able to borrow some spray chemical from one of the people staying at the hotel, so we finally got our doors unlocked. But there was thick ice on all the interstate n I-10 was closed, I-95 was closed, I-75 was closed, Highway 27 was closed. I went from St. Augustine and drove down to Daytona, then from Daytona to Ocala and stayed there. By the next day the roads were defrosted and I was able to get home. But it was like a Winter Wonderland. Palm Trees had icicles hanging on them.. it was just great!
If you were stranded on a desert island what item would you most like to have?
TR: Probably a knife if that would be all I could get. Because you could do a lot with a knife.
Would you ever be on a reality show like Survivor?
TR: I guess. If they wanted me to, sure I guess.
Do you prefer Pepsi or Coke?
TR: Coke.
It has to be Coke?
TR: Yes.. Coke.. I'm from the South!
Do you say Soda or Pop?
TR: Used to be it was coke..whether it was Pepsi, Dr. Pepper, Mr. Pibb.. whatever.. it was a coke. Now I'm a soda guy. I say soda if I have to call it anything. When I was in the Army, they called it pop.
That's all I have! Thanks!
Your welcome!
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Updated: Drugs and stun-gun recovered from Wycombe home
Updated 3:46pm Tuesday 4th February 2014 in News By Simon Farr, Reporter
A STUN-GUN and drugs were found during a police raid on a home in High Wycombe this afternoon.
Officers swooped on the house in Green Street at 12.30pm and retrieved a substantial amount of Class A and B drugs, and the stun-gun.
A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drugs, firearms and immigration offences, police confirmed.
He is currently in police custody, Thames Valley Police added.
Det Insp Robin Hughes, investigating, said: "The misuse of drugs and any drug related activity are huge priorities for the police in Wycombe.
"I hope that today's activity shows that if you choose to carry out such behaviour in our policing area, then expect to be caught."
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WASHINGTON — The US Postal Service unveiled Thursday a drastic downsizing scheme for the embattled public company, including cutting 35,000 jobs, as it seeks to avoid collapse amid a "new reality" in the economy.
"Faced with a massive nationwide infrastructure that is no longer financially sustainable," the USPS said it was proposing sweeping changes aimed at saving the organization up to $3 billion a year.
Among the proposals being studied were cutting more than half of its processing facilities, limiting service, and eliminating as many as 35,000 jobs, the company said in a statement.
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Manasot Key Beach House! A Must See! in Manasota Key
- bedrooms 3
- baths 1
- sleeps 6
- pool no
- hot tub no
- pets allowed yes
- type House
- community Beachcomber Lane
rates (USD)
/ week
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stays between: 9/1/14 & 11/22/14
deal expires in: 6 days
Save $150/week now thru November! Large 3/1 family home.
Book week stay now thru November and save $150. Large 3/1 with a Billiard Room. Only 150ft to beach. Comfortable, clean and homey. Close to everything on Manasota Key. Act fast to take advantage of this great deal. Price does not include tax and cleaning.
- $950 $800/week ($150 off)
deal# DWFDMH
vacation rental description
Trip Advisor top rated vacation rental!
Manasota Key, Florida is a stunning barrier island located just off
the coast across the bay from Englewood. Manasota Key is largely
undiscovered and quite spectacular to explore. Secluded jungle
trails and hidden coves will transport you back in time. There are
no traffic lights or high rises, just a two lane road bordered by
beautiful white sand beaches.
Our properties are not just any rental.
They are our family's vacation homes which we use and rent out.
They are furnished like a home, not a hotel!
Beachcomber Bungalo (Sleeps 6)
Our three bedroom/one bath beach house sits on two large lots with
its own botanical gardens, which make it very private. Located on a
dead-end street, it is literally just a stone's throw from the Gulf
of Mexico (150 feet to be exact!)
This large vacation home features TWO large bedrooms with QUEEN Size
Beds. The third bedroom has a very comfortable trundle bed which
converts into TWO TWIN BEDS, and the large living room has a very
comfortable QUEEN SIZE SOFA SLEEPER. The fully equipped kitchen
features everything you will need to prepare a snack or a gourmet
meal. This is a large home that will accommodate six comfortably.
Also, this is the ONLY home that we know of with a BILLIARD ROOM
with a beautiful New Brunswick drop pocket pool table.
This quaint beach house is within easy walking distance to a Tiki
bar on the bay, fine dining and casual restaurants as well as a
convenience store and other shopping and boardwalk. We have simply
tried to think of everything you would want, or need, to make your
vacation a very special experience. We are literally 150 feet from
one of the most beautiful beaches that Florida has to offer, as well
as being only 600 feet from Lemon Bay. Bring your boat, use one of
the nearby ramps, rent a dock or moor on the bay. You will have
direct access to the Gulf of Mexico within minutes. This is a
renowned fished and boating area. You can surf cast off the beach
from anywhere on the island, or charter boats for tarpon, flounder,
grouper, mackerel or redfish.
It doesn't get any better than this!
This home is the perfect getaway from the bustle and noise of
everyday life, or to enjoy the glamour and excitement of Florida's
Gulf Coast. The choice is yours:
Spend a day at the beach, just doing...nothing
Explore protected wildlife areas and bird sanctuaries
Visit Stump Pass State Park
Dine at one of the local restaurants.
This home is only minutes (0.4 miles) from some of the finest dining
and nightlife in Florida. The area also has plenty of opportunities
for shopping, golf, boating, fishing and much more. We are within
easy driving distance of many of Florida's most popular cities and
attractions. Venice and Sarasota are a short drive, and provide many
cultural attractions and unusual shopping opportunities. We are
within a 2-3 hour drive of Tampa/St.Petersburg, Orlando (Disney
World), Fort Myers and Naples. Contact us for more pictures of the
area or State Park information.
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house rental amenities
Short walk to Beach (150 ft.) and Restaurants (0.4 mi)
Full kitchen
4 Televisions/DVD/home theater
Nice Yard (Double lot)with a view and botanical gardens
Fishing area 150 ft away
Central Air/Heat
Quiet Dead-end Street
Outdoor Shower
Billiard Room
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Activities nearby: Swimming, Snorkeling/Diving, Fishing,
Boating, Sailing, Waterskiing, Surfing, Windsurfing, Jet Skiing,
Shelling, Sharks Tooth Hunting,
Biking, Golf, Tennis, Basketball, Golf, Fitness Center, Gym,
Miniature Golf, Wildlife Viewing, Shopping, Restaurants, Live
Theater, Cinemas, Museums, Sightseeing
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vacation rental rates
Mid Season Rates (April 20, 2013--Nov 17, 2013)...... $1050/wk - $3200/mo
Holiday Season Rates (Nov 17, 2013 -- Jan 12, 2014)... $1150/wk - $3650/mo
High Season Rates (Jan 12, 2014--April 20, 2014)...... $1450/wk
Please inquire for Holidays
25% Deposit to book - In case of cancellation, deposit will be
returned only if 60 days notice or unit is rented again for your
reserved time period.
Damage Deposit which will be refunded within 10 days or less pending
owners inspection (NO SMOKING IN HOME)
12% Florida Sales Tax added
must be 28yo to rent
Rates are subject to a $85.00 cleaning fee.
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- Volleyball at public beach
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IN THE RUN-UP to the momentous Supreme Court decision about marriage equality, one often hears the phrase "redefining marriage." But who writes the definitions that appear in dictionaries? Even in this age of crowd sourcing and automation, the answer is a traditional one: a small number of lexicographers like me. As a member of the American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language editorial staff, I am interested in the court's decision because it could affect our current definition of marriage.
Like many words, "marriage" has multiple meanings, and each sense in the entry defines one of them. Before 1998, our primary sense read: "The legal union of a man and woman as husband and wife." But by 1998 the expression "same-sex marriage" had become widespread, and we added another sense: "A union between two persons having the customary but usually not the legal force of marriage: a same-sex marriage."


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Release Date: 2010 |
Album Rating: 3.5don't know how i feel about this review(point out typos, i wrote more than usual)
however i do know that this has my best summary yet : )
Album Rating: 3.5get out da way bitch get out da way
Rude Boy // Waiting Room
Digging: Natural Snow Buildings - The Night Country
Digging: Natural Snow Buildings - The Night Country
Album Rating: 3.5^word right!
im gonna read thisDigging: Kimbra - The Golden Echo
Digging: Kimbra - The Golden Echo
Album Rating: 3.5urgh
im gonna read this
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im gonna read this
Album Rating: 2.5Was an interesting first listen but i dont feel like ill ever want to go back to it. A handful of parts did have a wow factor to them but it didnt feel like enough overallDigging: Old Witch - Come Mourning Come
Digging: Old Witch - Come Mourning Come
From his inspiring, open live shows to freely giving away his music
*other people's music
From his inspiring, open live shows to freely giving away his music
academy needs drinks and friends itt
Surprised it took this long for a reviewDigging: Banks - Goddess
Digging: Banks - Goddess
Is it fair to consider Girl Talk an artist? How about my friend who DJ's as a hobby and routinely makes many mash-ups, is that an artist? Where does the line get drawn, do you have to make it your own product, something unique... more than just combining a few elements of other artists?
Probably a dumb question... just a whim I was wondering the other day.
i dont care what the fuck you call it. all i knows is that i enjoy it.
hate it but it's pretty well-written
Album Rating: 3.5@sea: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art
but yes a friend who makes mash-ups as a hobby is, in my eyes, an artist. anyone can really be an artist.
cademy: thanks
He's still an artist/dj
Album Rating: 2.5Is it fair to consider Girl Talk an artist?
Is it fair to consider Girl Talk an artist?
Album Rating: 3.5Album rules. Representing the 412.
he's clearly an artist but so is fucking brokencyde and fred phelps' daughter who made that stupid lady gaga poker face parody
that shouldn't be the burning question
Album Rating: 2.5your posts are like artwork
Album Rating: 3.5hey now that was a great parody
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Why don't divorced men/women start their annullments?
I would honestly like to know why men (and women) who are on here for the purpose of dating have not at least started their annullments. I've had 2 gentlemen (age/education/etc. appropriate) who are obviously interested (one wanting to meet after messages/phone calls), but who have not started their annullment and don't plan to in the near future. I don't know if the same holds true for divorced women on here. But, I just don't understand why someone who is divorced and wants to date and get into relationship with someone will not start their annullment process. (I had a similar situation with a gentleman in 2005-06 and it ended in heartbreak because there is no ultimate future for the relationship unless one wants to marry outside of the Church - which as a devout Catholic is totally out of the question for me).
So, please answer the question if you would, as to why not start the annullment if you want to date/etc.? (I'm not talking about those divorced persons who clearly state in their profile that they are looking only for friendship.)


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Blackhat Wi-Fi Security Reports and Nuances of Detection Methods
Shortly following the conclusion of Blackhat'13, a few articles came out reporting wireless scanning data from the venue.
Inside the Black Hat 2013 Wi-Fi Network
Karma is a …Errr, What We Learned at BlackHat 2013
Both reports state that many security relevant events were detected in the Wi-Fi traffic during the conference. Given that Blackhat is attended by security experts, ethical hackers and just plain security geeks, finding security signatures in the traffic is not uncommon. Nonetheless, I think a few things still need to be matched up in these stats before arriving at sound conclusions.


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At the end of his two-day visit to Georgia, the President
of the Venice Commission presented his views on the current situation in the
country at a press conference.
After meeting with the highest authorities of Georgia, Mr Buquicchio expressed his satisfaction at the willingness expressed by all his interlocutors, notably the President, the Prime Minister and the Speaker of Parliament, to pursue the co-operation with the Venice Commission and to consult it in the preparation of the new constitution. He welcomed that a liaison officer would be appointed by parliament in order to facilitate the exchanges with the Venice Commission.
While he understood the need for the new majority to deliver results to the voters, Mr Buquicchio warned against the danger of hasty reforms and recalled the need for broad consensus, notably as concerns constitutional amendments. An in-depth constitutional reform was necessary in order to introduce the necessary check and balances on presidential powers, which under the 2004 Constitution were missing and had for this reason been criticized by the Venice Commission. Such constitutional reform would need to be carried out after a thorough reflection and with due consultation of all the political forces and the civil society: only in this way would it be possible to achieve the ultimate aim of the process, which was a constitution which unites the Georgian people, not one that divides it.
In respect of the much discussed short-term constitutional amendments, Mr Buquicchio accepted that there might be an urgent need to proceed with them prior to October 2013 for the sake of stability of the government and of the Parliament after the last parliamentary elections and said that he did not object to the reduction of the President's power to appoint a new government without the approval of the parliament, which had been previously criticised by the Venice Commission. He nevertheless urged the Georgian authorities to ensure a smooth, decent and respectful cohabitation in the interest of Georgia.
As concerns the amendments to the law on the ordinary courts and the amnesty law, Mr Buquicchio explained that the Venice Commission experts would visit Georgia on 6-7 February in order to have technical meetings with the competent authorities in view of the preparation of the Commission's opinions for March 2013. He wished to stress in this context that the necessary reform of the law on the judiciary needs to respect the rule of law, which means that the mandates of the current members of the High Judicial Council should not be terminated before their end of term.
Tbilisi - A detailed summary of Mr Buquicchio's press conference may be found at: http://www.civil.ge/eng/article.php?id=25701
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A federal appeals court in Boston ruled Thursday that the Defense of Marriage Act — which defines marriage as between one man and one woman — is unconstitutional because it denies benefits to same-sex couples that heterosexual couples receive.
The justices stayed the ruling pending an anticipated decision by the U.S. Supreme Court on this case or a similar case. The ruling applies to four New England states and Puerto Rico, which are covered by the circuit court's jurisdiction, Bloomberg reported.
According to the Huffington Post: "The court didn't rule on the law's more politically combustible provision, which said states without same-sex marriage cannot be forced to recognize gay unions performed in states where it's legal. It also wasn't asked to address whether gay couples have a constitutional right to marry."
The Wall Street Journal noted that the judge who authored the unanimous decision was appointed by President George H.W. Bush. The other two judges on the panel were appointed by former presidents Bill Clinton and Ronald Reagan.
Speak out: What do you think about the federal appeals court ruling the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional?


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Stokesay Castle - English Heritage
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Stokesay Castle is the finest and best preserved 13th-century fortified manor house in England. It offers visitors a unique glimpse into a distant age, when strength and elegance were combined.
Set amid peaceful countryside near the Welsh border, Stokesay Castle forms an outstandingly picturesque group with its timber-framed gatehouse and the parish church.
An audio tour will help you to imagine Stokesay as the centre of medieval life. Its grounds include cottage-style gardens, a tearoom open from April to October, and a gift shop.
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The Merchant of Venice
- 29 August 2014 From 7:30pm
Professional outdoor touring theatre company Rain or Shine are set to delight family audiences once again this summer with their production of Shakespeare's classic comedy - The Merchant Of Venice. Antonio, a young man, pledges a pound of his own flesh to a moneylender, Shylock, so a friend can woo his lady-love in style. Antonio learns a hard lesson in loyalty, humanity, friendship and prejudice when the revenge-seeking Shylock comes to collect and he is unable to pay. From the merchants, who trade and barter on the Rialto, to a young Venetian's choice of a metal casket in Belmont, which could win him the hand of an heiress, Shakespeare weaves a web of romantic intrigue, cunning duplicity and comical foolery. Suitable for family audiences from 6 to 106.
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Weave a Web of Tales at Stokesay Discovery Visit
The building of Stokesay Castle was funded by riches from the local wool trade. Then the fortified house evolved, expanded and changed through the years. Local storyteller Sally Tonge takes you on a "story walk" through the castle, spinning yarns of textiles, cloths and treasures and undressing layers of history that shroud this fascinating site. Explore the notion of shifting history by sharing stories, imaginations and local folklore.
Duartion: 1 hour
Key Stage: 1, 2, History, Literacy
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Cell phone tower proposal for Portola Valley will be hard to defeat
Original post made on Apr 12, 2010
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on Apr 12, 2010 at 9:45 pm
Those NIMBYs will probably see their property values go up if they have good phone service. Quit whining and move into the 21st century!
on Apr 13, 2010 at 9:36 am
Will this tower close the gap in coverage on Alpine near 280? Verizon drops my calls every time when I'm in this area.
on Apr 13, 2010 at 10:28 am
David Boyce is a registered user.
My understanding is that each service provider must install its own antenna. In this case, the service provider is T-Mobile, but if the antenna goes up, there may be room on it for other providers.
As to whether this will cover the gap in Verizon service on Interstate 280 near Alpine Road, that is probably a question for another forum.
on Apr 13, 2010 at 1:50 pm
Yes, I think everyone wants better cell phone service, but at what expense. Should all local laws be thrown aside? From the belligerent stand T-Mobile took at the Planning Commission hearing, you'd have thought dealing with local ordinances and the concerns of residents and their customers shouldn't count.
on Apr 16, 2010 at 8:20 pm
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on Apr 17, 2010 at 3:58 pm
I would love to have good cell phone coverage. Despite AT&Ts recent mail claiming to have improved local coverage, I have seen zero improvement. As for the NIMY neighbors in Westridge, I'm sure they're happy to have cell phone coverage when they are in someone else's yard.
It's time to share the air, folks. It's called progress.
on Apr 20, 2010 at 8:54 am
As a Realtor here in the Bay Area, I can tell you first hand that property values go UP with good cell reception. I can't tell you how many times I've shown a house to prospective buyers who take one look at their cell phone when we arrive. If there is an inadequate signal, we move on to the next house where their cell phones work.
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My heart aches for you. (I thought about saying "heart and vagina" but I don't know you well enough, aside from the site-creeping. Nothing personal.) I'm sorry the resident probing your heavy vaj with the ultrasound was the opposite of comforting, and that the words "Yeah, I wouldn't be able to handle it" were meant to make you feel better. You might consider punching her in the whatever's-level-with-the-bed next time you see her. Best wishes.
My Tale of "Whoa — You're Putting Me on Bed Rest?!"
Warning: Column may contain strong or potentially confusing language such as "vaginal heaviness." It is important to note this language does not refer to my vagina's weight, or her need to go on Jenny Craig, but rather an uncomfortable feeling down there. This kind of reader understanding is advised.
A few weeks ago I started experiencing vaginal pain and heaviness. I'm sure I do not need to explain what that is to you. Nothing debilitating, just mildly disconcerting. I mentioned it to my doctor at last week's routine appointment and she was not concerned, chalking it up to the aches and pains common in second pregnancies, especially because I did not fall into any of the major risk factor categories for preterm labor. "Do you want to schedule a cervical check, just for peace of mind?" she asked nonchalantly. I shrugged in agreement. It was such a casually made decision, that if you'd been watching us from afar, you'd have thought we were discussing whether to get guacamole with our chips.
Fast forward to yesterday afternoon just minutes after my ultrasound, with my doctor literally SHOVING me out the door and demanding I get to the hospital's Labor and Delivery ward to be monitored immediately.
"Can I go home first and –"
"NOW," she barked, the door hitting me in the back.
Turns out, my cervix was short and beginning to thin out, putting me at high risk for premature labor. NOT a good thing when you're only 26 weeks pregnant.
I sat in my car, which I just got back from the repair shop after more than three weeks of frustrating delays, outside of the doctor's office and cried. I was scared. I called Mr. Candy, who was home watching Skye, and then my mom in hopes of calming down before I hit the road. But you know that annoying reflex that makes you cry even more when you start talking? Yeah, I have it. Ten-fold.
The tears continued to flow, despite my best efforts to buck up, as the resident at the hospital confirmed what my doctor had seen. The nervous, uncertain resident who shakily stuck an ultrasound up my vagina (have I mentioned how heavy it's been?) and stuttered, "Yeah, yeah, I agree with your doctor. Not good." Quite the confidence inspirer, this resident. Even my gay best friend knows his way around vaginas better than this guy. I was on the verge of giggling through my tears when –
"You're going to be here all night, maybe weeks. The perinatologist will see you tomorrow, but I'm sure he'll say you have to be on bed rest for the remainder of your pregnancy."
Whatchoo talkin' 'bout, Resident?
"That means I just can't carry my daughter up and down the stairs?"
"That means you can only leave your bed to go to the bathroom. If we let you go home."
Okay, you're welcome to get that shaky ultrasound out of my vagina now, Skippy, before I push it out with a SOB.
They aren't sure why my cervix is playin' me like this. Stress and overexertion? My regular doctor thinks they played a large part, but the perinatologist begs to differ: "Nope. No way." The good news is, Baby Freedom looks terrific — big, even — and I am not having any contractions and Mr. Candy has been able to rearrange his work schedule to look after Miss Skye. Not to mention the hospital serves amazing fresh-out-of-the-oven chocolate chip cookies. The bad news is my cervix is dangerously short (.8 – 1 cm.* when it should be at least 3) and "unzipping," as Resident Skippy eloquently put it, so I have to get painful steroid shots (ME: Omigod, that hurt more than I even expected. NURSE [REMOVING NEEDLE FROM MY BRUISED THIGH]: Yeah, I wouldn't be able to handle it) to mature Baby Freedom's lungs should he decide to make an early entrance. Plus, and this is really killing me, I cannot do anything for the next 8-14 weeks in fear of jump-starting labor. The thought of not being able to play with Skye as I would like, or put her to bed as I do every night, or really take care of her at all, is breaking my heart into a million pieces. Not how I'd imagined spending our last months together before the baby arrives, that's for sure. Every time she and her dad visit me in the hospital, she reaches out for me to carry her and all I can do is sit here in my tiny bed and shake my head, hoping I can mollify her with Barney videos on my computer instead. When they leave, I blow her kisses with a big smile on my face — and break down into tears as soon as the door closes. Yeah, again with the tears. Hell, I haven't cried this much since watching Steel Magnolias for the five-hundredth time last week.
I can tell you a lot of things race through your mind when a doctor says you'll be confined to a bed for at least two months. Not only the concern for your toddler and unborn child, but also utterly absurd flashes of panic. Like, Whoa, my roots are going to be hideous in the baby delivery pictures! I wonder if my colorist does housecalls?
Tomorrow morning, they're going take a peek at my cervix again. If it hasn't gotten worse, I can go home and crawl into my own bed. Hallelujah. Not that I don't love the hospital's plastic pillows and the attached monitor digging into my side, of course, but there is no place like home. But if it has gotten worse…? At least TWO MORE WEEKS IN THE HOSPITAL.
Two. Weeks. At least.
In which case, I will have to actually resign myself to this place and ask my husband to bring deodorant. Because judging from the number of times the nurse asked me if I was going to take a shower today, my wiping-the-hand-sanitizer-under-my-pits routine ain't cutting it. (True story.)
*Resident Skippy got it all wrong. The perinatologist clarified it's actually 1.8cm. Just a slight difference. *Sigh*
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I'm sorry to hear that, Candy.
I'm sure you're miserable – sending good thoughts your way, hoping your va-jay-jay zips itself back up soon!
I have alot of friends who've gone through similar things with their pregnancies and I can tell you if you're not contracting that is a HUGE relief. I know it's not much cosolation right now but you will all be okay!! Sending good thoughts and prayers to you and Freedom.
Well that certainly explains a couple of the comments from that last post. Funny how you can be a grown woman and still need your mommy, isn't it? My heart breaks for you – for you missing Skye and Mr. Candy, for your worry, for your boredom, for your lost last few months with your baby girl, and for everything else that's going on in your life. Am praying for you and for Mr. Candy – you are lucky to have such a great hubby. Get better soon Candy.
Jeez! Just when you get your car back! Stupid thin cervix! Just think, it's the only thing you don't want on your body to be thin; except for your boobs, that is. Ok, so that was my attempt at humor.
I will send you extra pics of cats in hats and other good stuff in an attempt to increase the thickness of your cervix. Good thoughts are also coming your way.
I'm always jealous of the women who look better than I do after they've given birth! I'm sure you will still be one of these, even with the roots!
Nooooooo! Dear Candy, I have no words and you must be devastated and extremly worried. So listen: be brave, be strong, stay positive. Prayers and good vibes are on your way from family, friends and avid readers. Tough times are ahead, but two months is nothing compared to a lifetime of happiness with your family (until both your kids reach that age when they demand to be able to date, a car and money… you know exactly what I mean). Lots of love and my best wishes.
Please forward your address so I can send you your check.
Mr. Candy "Great Hubby"
My family and I are thinking good thoughts for you and Baby Freedom, and Skye and Mr Candy, too.
Candy- Hope you feel better soon. Try to ENJOY the time spent doing nothing. Relax, watch trashy TV and read trashy books and eat lots of cookies ! We're all thinking good thoughts for you !!!
I am so sorry to hear this. Thinking of you Candy!! On the bright side this means more time to spend with your Laughing Stork family!!
I was in your exact boat last summer. I was 30 weeks pregnant with my second daughter and put on bedrest for the remainder of my pregnancy for my short cervix. I made it to 36 weeks 6 days and Louise Adele was born a strapping 7 lbs 11 oz. I had to get the steroid shots as well and also have a toddler at home. I can COMPLETELY commisserate with you. You will get through this and I'm kind of convinced that our bodies know what they're doing and if you've already had one healthy baby I'm sure this pregnancy will go just as smoothly (invest in Netflix…it will be your savior…Doc Martin is on instant and really good)
Hang in there! I went into labor at 31 weeks during my first pregnancy, but after doses of indocin, and of course the steriods (is Baby2000 forever disqualified from competing in the olympics?), she was born at 38 weeks. It's probably harder with a baby already, but my one recommendation for surviving bedrest is Magnum P.I. Seriously.


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Mill Valley Home, 10min N. of SF,over the Golden Gate Bridge in Mill Valley
- bedrooms 4
- baths 2
- sleeps 6
- pool no
- hot tub yes
- pets allowed yes
- type House
- community neighborhood
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$ 1,855 - $ 1,995 / week
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These rates are all inclusive...no addtional fees tacked on for cleaning, etc. We are very prompt in returning the deposit.
We will e-mail more photos and information upon request. If you have tourist questions, I am more than happy to answer your question. There is a $50.00 fee to hold reservations.
We accept personal checks, money orders, bank tranfers and PayPal. Daily rate, $265.00(Nov.1st-May 1st),$285.00 per day,(May 1st-Nov.1st). Weekly $1925.00, $2065.00. accordingly. $100 discount for two week rentals.
Minimum rental 5 nights, 6 nights and
under $325. per night. $295.00 per night/7 night minimum over major
This is a well appointed, comfortable 2000 square foot single family home. The style is Ameican/European country. There are 7 rooms plus separate guest cottage. There are three full bedrooms in the main house. All of the beds have cotton linens with feather beds and down comforters. There are no trundles or pull out beds...all real beds.
There are two patios outdoors and a deck off of the master bedroom.The property if fully fenced in and private.There are rose and flower gardens on three sides of the house. Also
there is a very large spa, gas grill and a Mexican fireplace and another free standing fireplace.
There are three computers with DSL/high speed wireless and the inter-net available for use, or you can use our wireless, if you have your own laptop. There is also a printer available. There is a 47 inch LCD TV in the Front room, and a 42 inch Plasma TV in the Master bedroom and 22 inch LCD TV in one of the guest rooms. All with Dish High Definition programming , offering 250 channels.
When requesting information,or availability, please state the total amount of guests there will be, including adults and children. This home accommodates a maximum of 6 guests comfortably. Please let me know your arrival and departure dates.
The location is excellent to see the sights in the Bay Area.San Francisco is just a short 10 minute ride over the beautiful Golden Gate Bridge. There is also excellent bus or ferry service to
San Francisco. The Bus stop is two blocks away.
Muir Woods is 4 miles up the road. Pacific Ocean Beaches
are 15 minutes away. The Wine Country is 40 miles/40 minutes to the
North. Sausalito is right next door. Point Reyes National seashore
is a breath taking 1 hour ride up the coast.
Mill Valley sits on the slopes of Mount Tamalpais in beautiful
Marin County. Marin is mainly federal or state land, with several
wonderful areas dedicated to open space and outdoor activities.
There are miles of hiking trails, bike/mountain bike trails. Go sight-
seeing during the day and come home to a beautiful home in a very
good neighborhood, then enjoy the lovely gardens and relax in the spa.
house rental amenities
This home has all of the amenities that come with a home, including
wireless inter-net access , washer, dryer, dish washer, ice maker,etc.
The spa is available most of the year, except during the cold months.
- 2000. square ft. house
- 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, formal dining room, full kitchen, garden room, front room.
- 1 king, 1 queen 1 full, 2 twin, (separate guest cottage without bath included)
- Excellent location for Bay Area sightseeing
- Ideal for vacation, business, visiting family
- 1 block to shopping district
- 1 block to Golden Gate transit bus
- 7 miles to San Francisco
- Linens ,paper products and soap products are provided.
- Rates quoted are all inclusive
- High speed DSL, HD televisions with Dish, (250 Channels)
activities and attractions in Mill Valley San Francisco Bay Area
With in walking distance there is a , drug store,
restaurants,Surf shop, Bike Shop and Starbucks Coffee shop. There is
also a hair salon, a nail salon, exercise place within walking
There are Golf courses, beaches, bike paths, and hiking trails
right nearby.
Mill Valley/Marin county is a great area, with so much
to offer, and it is right next door to San Francisco, one of the most
beautiful cities in the world.
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THESE RATES ARE ALL INCLUSIVE...NO ADDTIONAL FEES TACKED ON FOR CLEANING, ETC. The price we quote is the full price. WE ARE VERY PROMPT IN RETURNING THE DEPOSIT!
We will e-mail more photos and information upon request. There is a $50.00 fee to hold reservations.
We accept personal checks, money orders, bank tranfers and PayPal. Daily rate, $265, (Nov.1st-May 1st),$265 per day,(May 1st-Nov.1st). Weekly $1855.00, $1995.00. accordingly. $100 discount for two week rentals.
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The Placer County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to take a pivotal vote Tuesday, March 13 in its deliberations over whether to upgrade the county sewage-treatment plant in North Auburn or participate in construction of a regional treatment system.
At Tuesday's meeting, board members will weigh at least four potential options:
The existing treatment plant that serves more than 6,000 North Auburn ratepayers in Sewer Maintenance District 1 was built in 1961. It has been upgraded several times since then, but currently does not meet state sewage discharge standards and is near capacity.
The board has discussed the sewage treatment issues several times over the last year. On Dec. 6, board members directed county staff to continue working on plans for constructing a regional system and to return to the board no later than March 13 with recommendations for a final board decision. In its vote, the board stipulated that upgrading the existing plant would remain a fall-back option in case building the regional system is not feasible.
The county Facility Services Department provided the board with updated information on the various options on Jan. 10 and Feb. 28.
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Tuesday's board meeting will take place at 9 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors Chambers at the County Administrative Center, 175 Fulweiler Ave. in Auburn. The North Auburn sewage treatment issues are scheduled for discussion beginning at 9:30 a.m.
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Catching Elephant is a theme by Andy Taylor
The dunk contest trophy should go to Charles, Kenny, Reggie and Shaq.
The Knicks overnight phenom Jeremy Lin quotes from a section of John Piper's book Don't Waste Your Life in an online testimony recorded last June:
God created us to live with a single passion to joyfully display his supreme excellence in all the spheres of life.
Lin then adds the following commentary about his coming to treasure Jesus more than basketball success:
When Paul wrote in Philippians to press on for an upward prize, he was living for that, and it made his life meaningful (Phil. 3:15). And I realized I had to learn to do the same. I had to learn to stop chasing the perishable prizes of this earth, I had to stop chasing personal glory, I had to learn how to give my best effort to God and trust him with the results. I have to learn to have enough faith to trust in his grace and to trust in his sovereign and perfect plan. I had to submit my will, my desires, my dreams — give it all up to God and say, "Look, I am going to give my best effort, go on the court and play every day for you, and I'm going to let you take care of the rest." This is something I struggle with every day… . Playing for great stats is nice, but that satisfaction — that happiness — is only from game to game. It's temporary.
Indeed, only in God's presence is there "fullness of joy," and only at his right hand are there "pleasures forevermore" (Psalm 16:11).


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The NHL has major consistency issues. I think we all know that. The fact Matt Cooke and Mike Richards skate freely while Trevor Gillies is suspended says it all. Gillies hit was terrible, and warranted suspension. But was it worse than Richards or Cooke's hit?
Now we get to last night. The Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens played their first game since the infamous match up a few weeks before. There were a lot of fights, a lot of goals, and no one got hurt. The Bruins played a similar game vs the Dallas Stars a few days before.
In that Stars game, Daniel Paille got suspended four games for his hit on Raymond Sawada. It was the right call. A few weeks later, the Gillies suspension. The NHL seemed to be getting their stuff together, finally. Then Colin Campbell was at the Bell Centre last night.
And while the previous game between Montreal and Boston ended with no major injury, this was the right call. Unfortunately, this game ended differently. Max Pacioretty suffered a broken vertebrae and a severe concussion. it was also one of the fastest anyone has ever seen a stretcher come out. The referees ended the period 15 seconds early.
All because of an interference call. Zdeno Chara hit him into the boards between the bench, face first. And the part where I have an issue is that the puck had left Pacioretty's stick almost two seconds before hand.
That was the real mistake by Chara, not as much the hit. The reason it was dirty was because the play was over. Zdeno Chara is not a dirty player. But that play caused unnecessary harm to a player. And the league had a real chance to punish a star and send a message.
Well they failed at that. Yet again. Their first mistake came with the Todd Bertuzzi incident, years ago. They let him back into the league. They let Cooke and Richards and Scott Stevens get away with their hits. And now these hits continue.
Evidence proves that concussions come from when you are not expecting contact. Some of these hits have as much force as a regular hit. Here is the difference; They were blindside hits. The human brain cannot brace themselves, resulting in concussions.
This is made evident in woman's hockey, where there is no body checking. Yet they have double the concussions of men's college hockey (credit: SBNation.com)
How does this have to do with the Chara hit? it shows the league's consistency. I would have been fine with a Chara suspension, and I normally wouldn't have a big issue with him not being suspended. But the league has to show that this issue is one they want to stop. And they have proved yet again they really don't care.


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TERRE HAUTE, Ind.-- One-time Illinois political power broker William Cellini reported to federal prison in Terre Haute, Indiana on Tuesday.
It's the same prison where former Governor Ryan has been doing his time.
Cellini is the last of the Illinois politicians and political insiders caught up in the investigation into former Governor Blagojevich.
Cellini was convicted in 2011 for trying to extort campaign contributions for Blagojevich from the Hollywood producer behind the Clint Eastwood film "Million Dollar Baby".


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An eclectic mix of artistic themes and styles marks this year's Korean Film Festival at the Freer's Meyer Auditorium, April 9 through May 16, 2010. Festival highlights include six new films by contemporary directors; a special focus on the 1980 Gwangju Uprising; and a retrospective with Jeon Soo-il, one of Korea's foremost independent film directors, in attendance.
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An Albany high school Choir will sing in front of 900 state education officials Friday.
We were there as the Westover High School concert choir boarded buses to head to Atlanta to open the Georgia School Boards Association winter conference Friday morning.
The choir will perform three selections.
School officials say the students not only represent the county, but high schoolers from around the state.
"They're ambassadors, not just for themselves and Westover right now, but also for the Dougherty County School System. One of the things I stressed to them is There's so many positive things that go on in our school and I'm so glad to see that sate recognition is coming to them," said Selina Bentley, Westover Choir Director.
This group recently performed for the professional a cappella choir Cantus and received all Superior Ratings at the Cultural Arts Festival Choral Competition in Dothan, Alabama.
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Omaha, Nebraska's largest city, is home to five Fortune 500 companies, a strong school system, and a variety of recreation and culture opportunities. The city ranked on the Top 10 Cities With the Best Music Scenes, and attractions include the Bluebarn Theatre, Henry Doorly Zoo and Fun Plex. In 2008, Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine named Omaha the third best city to live, work and play in the United States.


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DALLAS — Longtime residents of the South Dallas neighborhood where a riot nearly broke out Tuesday in the wake of a fatal police shooting say they were embarrassed by the behavior that was broadcast on local TV.
They ask that people across Dallas judge them by their problem solvers — not their problems.
On Tuesday, it felt like simmering anger was seconds from boiling over on Dixon Avenue. Twenty-four hours later, the streets still felt tense, but calm prevailed.
On the corner of Audrey Street and Dixon Avenue though, calm never really left.
"It's a good place to be," said Calvin Carter, a 73-year-old long time resident, flipping through photo albums with 23 years' worth of pictures. His life's work fills the pages.
Carter has lived in the Dixon Circle community for 44 years, and he hated what happened there on Tuesday.
"To me I looked at it as kind of embarrassing to see what was going on," he said.
He watched a near-riot break out Tuesday night on television. He was inside his house.
"Most homeowners were at their house," he said.
Carter believes outsiders were the main ones causing trouble. People saw a scene and stopped. Then a mob mentality was taking over, and it was a bunch of strangers, he said.
In 1989, Carter and his wife bought a "drug house," tore it down, and built the Sunny Acres Community Action Association. It's still in operation at the same corner.
His family has given kids and other families a safe place to play and learn all these years.
"This neighborhood has always had a bad name," he said. "They call it 'Dixon Circle' and nobody wanted to go to that area because of that name. If we can change that perspective — which we are trying to do since we started doing this — people wouldn't be afraid."
From his front window he's watched the streets waver; sometimes thriving, sometimes struggling.
And he'd never felt embarrassed by his community until Tuesday, he said. He prays he never feels it again.
"We're trying to build a better community," Carter said.
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THE William Wroe Golf Club Vets section continues to be one of the biggest and most active senior sections in the region, with 130 golfers regularly involved in their weekly competitions.
A packed house was present to see one of their unsung heroes get his rewards for unstinting service to the section for the past 16 years.
Ernie Frudd has held the office of treasurer for the Vets since 1996 apart from a break of two years when he was captain then past captain.
Ernie was presented with a gift by secretary David Medford in appreciation of his outstanding service after retiring at their recent AGM.
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May 18, 2013 by Stuart Parker
The new arrival at the Breezemount workshops!
Apologies for some passing of time since my last blog as my proverbial plate just seems to get bigger, however I'm not complaining when on that plate is the finest of Italian cuisine to be washed down by Super Tuscan red, it's just a matter finding room for the intake of an extra course and hope I can fit it all in. Of course what I'm actually... [Read more...]
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March 4, 2013 by Stuart Parker
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Testing is well underway now that the first buds of spring are showing on the verges of Ards peninsula on route to Kirkistown racing circuit. It's not a case of just hitting the tarmac, we have a scheduled testing program laid out determined by our objectives for the year, which for us is a concentrated learning curve with the front wheel drive Seat... [Read more...]
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February 1, 2013 by Stuart Parker
Awakening the GP2 from hibernation
Just because there isn't any racing during the off season of winter, doesn't mean there is no work to be done, just the opposite in fact. The cars are always in need of attention either due to component lifing measures or due to the plain fact that TLC is required to some tired looking parts. Driver safety and car reliability are the number one... [Read more...]
Breezemount Motorsport: You have to love Motorsport to put up with Motorsport!
January 18, 2013 by Stuart Parker
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What better way to open my new blog with a racing paddock quote 'you have to love motorsport to put up with motorsport'. It is fair to say that no matter what level you compete or work to, that quote holds true. After all, if you didn't do it for love there would be no motivation spending late nights preparing cars or reasons for drivers spending... [Read more...]


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Nov. 16, 2000
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Dolphin volleyball team is preparing to participate in the 2000 Trans America Athletic Conference Volleyball Tournament beginning on Friday, Nov. 17 in Boca Raton, Fla.
The following is a breakdown of how JU did during the regular season as well as notes on the Dolphins accomplishments throughout the season.
How We Got Here
The Dolphins advanced to the TAAC Tournament and earned the No. 3 seed after going 6-3 in league play and 16-10 overall. Along the way, JU had a seven-match winning streak that spanned nearly three weeks.
Currently, the Dolphins are riding a three-match winning streak as they defeated Troy State 3-0 on Nov. 4, Bethune-Cookman 3-2 on Nov. 8 and Mercer 3-0 on Nov. 10.
JU In Tournament Play
During the 2000 season, JU has played seven matches in two regular-season tournaments. The Dolphins went 1-2 in the Georgia Southern Invitational to open the season with losses to Florida Atlantic, 3-1, and host Georgia Southern, 3-2, and a 3-0 victory over UNC-Ashville.
On Sept. 15-16, JU flew to Providence, R.I., to take part in the Brown University Invitational. The Dolphins were much more successful at Brown. After a 3-1 loss to Providence, JU rattled off three-straight wins with victories over La Salle (3-2), St. Peter's (3-1) and Brown (3-0).
Looking For No. 1
As the Dolphins enter their third season in the TAAC, they are still looking for their first-ever TAAC Tournament victory. After not qualifying for the tourney in 1998, JU earned the No. 2 seed and took on host Florida Atlantic in Boca Raton. The Owls ended the Dolphins' season with a 3-1 win over JU (4-15, 15-3, 15-9, 15-11) before going on to win the championship and advance to the NCAA Tournament.
The last time JU won a postseason match was in 1989 when the Dolphins defeated Virginia Commonwealth 3-0 (15-9, 15-8, 15-7) in the Sun Belt Conference Tournament hosted by the University of South Florida.
The last time JU won a postseason tournament was in 1983 when the Dolphins won the Sun Belt Conference Tournament and advanced all the way to the Division II Elite Eight.
The Staff
Head coach Robin Mignerey is in her first season at the helm of the Dolphin program after serving the previous three seasons as an assistant coach. Mignerey guided JU to a 16-10 record during the regular season, including a 6-3 record in TAAC play.
Mignerey played collegiately at Clemson University where she set school records for kills, hitting percentage and total attempts. She earned team MVP honors from 1991-93 and was a two-time AVCA All-South Region honoree.
Her assistant, Aiko Beltran, is also in her first season as a full-time assist at JU. Beltran, who played collegiately for the Dolphins from 1995-98, served as a student assistant last year when JU finished second in the TAAC. Beltran started four seasons for the Dolphins and set records for assists in a season, season assists per game and career assists per game.
Last Time Out
The Jacksonville University Volleyball team made quick work of TAAC foe Mercer as the Dolphins defeated the Bears, 3-0, in the regular season finale in Swisher Gym.
The Dolphins' four-member senior class of Juanita Barb, Brooke Jackson, Tiffany Twaddle and Jessica Windell all had standout performances as JU won its third straight match. JU, who already qualified for the TAAC Tournament in Boca Raton, Fla., improved to 16-10 on the year and 6-3 in TAAC play. Mercer, meanwhile, concluded its season with a 9-25 record while going winless in league action at 0-9.
Twaddle led the Dolphins with 10 kills and a .563 attack percentage (10 kills, 1 error, 16 attempts) as JU hit .400 (44 kills, 6 errors, 95 attempts) as a team. Windell was next on the kills list with eight, while Jackson, Barb and junior Carrie Arago each had six. Arago paced the Dolphin defense with 14 while Barb had nine and Twaddle tallied six. Windell also had a good match from the serving stripe with three aces.
The Dolphins made it look easy early on the contest, winning game one, 15-4. It was much of the same in game two as JU cruised to a 15-5 victory. The Bears played tough in game three and were down just one midway through the game, but the Dolphins regrouped and outscored Mercer 7-2 down the stretch for a 15-8 decision.
Mercer's Erin Jalbert led all players with a match-high 14 kills, and paced the Bears with 10 digs.
Leader Of The TAAC
Junior outside hitter Carrie Arago leads the TAAC in service aces, averaging 0.57 per game. Arago who has 39 aces in 68 games, also ranks 11th nationally among Division I volleyball players.
Arago tied a JU five-game match record when she served up nine aces against Bethune-Cookman on Nov. 8 in Daytona Beach, Fla.
Senior right-side hitter Jessica Windell, meanwhile, is not far behind. Windell ranks tied for second in the league with 0.51 service aces per game with 45 in 88 games.
As a team, JU ranks sixth in the TAAC, averaging 1.84 service aces per game (180 aces in 98 games).
The Wizard Of Boz
Junior setter Carrie Bosworth is on pace to set JU's single-season record for assists in a season. With 1,074 set assists in 97 games, she already has the single-season assist-per-game record all but tied up with an 11.07 average. Former Dolphin standout and current JU assistant Aiko Beltran currently holds the record with 9.84 assist per game during the 1998 season.
Bosworth's 1,074 assists so far this season is already good enough for the No. 2 single-season mark in the JU record book, passing the standard of 1,066 set by Michelle Glover in 1991. Beltran holds the No. 1 spot with 1,123 during the 1997 season. Bosworth needs just 50 assists to pass Beltran for the record.
Playing In Boca Raton
The last time JU played in Boca Raton in the FAU Gymnasium, the Dolphins walked out with a convincing 3-0 win (15-8, 15-3, 15-13) over the Owls in TAAC play back on Oct. 28.
The last time the Dolphins played a postseason match in the FAU Gymnasium, however, their season was ended after just one match. Host Florida Atlantic defeated then-second seeded JU, 3-1(4-15, 15-3, 15-9, 15-11). FAU would then go on to win the TAAC Tournament for the second consecutive season and earn the automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
Playing Within The Sunshine State
JU has played 15 matches within the Florida state boundaries and the Dolphins are 9-6 in those contests. The Dolphins are 7-2 in matches played in the friendly confines of Swisher Gymnasium and are 2-4 in games played outside of the Jacksonville city limits.
In games played outside of the Sunshine State, JU is 6-4. Including in those 10 matches are a pair of conference victories over Jacksonville State (15-10, 15-4, 15-17, 7-15, 15-11) and Troy State (15-7, 15-7, 15-9).
Saving The Best For Last
Senior right-side hitter Jessica Windell saved her best performance for her last season. The team's only four-year letterwinner, Windell has enjoyed a career year in 2000.
Windell has set career highs in kills (184), digs (191), assists (60) and service aces (45) during her senior campaign.
Windell ranks tied for second in the TAAC in service aces, averaging 0.51 per game. She also ranks 21st among NCAA Division I volleyball player in the service aces category.
Mom, I'm Coming Home
Senior middle blocker Brooke Jackson has made the most of her one season in a Dolphin uniform.
The native of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and graduate of Cardinal Gibbons High, Jackson played three seasons at Furman University in Greenville, S.C., before deciding to come back home and play her final collegiate season at JU.
After transferring from Furman in the spring, Jackson has become a force in the middle for the Dolphins. The 1998 Southern Player of the Year paces JU in blocks with 10 solo stops and 61 assists, is second on the club in kills per game with a 3.55 average and is tied for second in attack percentage with a .286 clip (295 kills, 105 errros, 665 attacks).
In the TAAC, Jackson ranks eight in blocks, ninth in attack percentage, and 11th in kills per game.
The Twaddle Touch
For the second-consecutive season, senior middle hitter Tiffany Twaddle is leading the team in attack percentage.
After transfering to JU from Pasco-Hernando Community College prior to the 1999 season, Twaddle led the Dolphins with a .260 attack percentage (99 kills, 36 errors, 242 attempts). This season, however, Twaddle has jumped that number to an impressive .301 mark (159 kills, 49 errors, 366 attempts), which currently ranks fifth in the TAAC.
Twaddle has posted a .400-or-better hitting percentage on seven occasions during the 2000 season, including a .647 mark at Florida Atlantic (Oct. 27) on 11 kills, 0 errors and 17 swings.
Rowdy Roddy
Freshman outside hitter Radka Dimitrova has made her presence felt during her first collegiate season. The 6-2 native of Sofia, Bulgaria, has proved that she can swing from the outside as well as block in the middle.
Dimitrova has tallied 10-or-more kills eight times during the year and has five double-doubles. Against UCF (Oct. 13), she tallied a career-high 27 digs to go with 13 kills.
Against Florida Atlantic (Sept. 29), Dimitrova set a JU record (20-or-more attacks) when she recorded a .667 attack percentage in the 3-1 win over the Owls. In that match, Dimitrova tallied 17 kills and one assist in 24 attempts, breaking the record of .655 set by Carrie Arago vs. Mercer on Nov. 11 last season.
Aces All Around
JU set a team record for service aces in a five-game match when they served up 20 in a 3-2 win over Bethune-Cookman College on Nov. 8 in Daytona Beach, Fla.
In that match, Carrie Arago tied the school record for aces in a five-game match with nine while Jessica Windell had five, Radka Dimitrova had three, and Tiffany Twaddle, Carrie Bosworth and Juanita Barb each had one.
The former record of 19 was set against BCC on Oct. 9, 1993 and again vs. Furman on Sept. 12, 1999.
Against the Field of Competion
The following is a breakdown of JU's performance against the opposition:
No. 1 Georgia State--Carrie Arago had a match-high 20 kills while Kelly Ryals and Jessica Windell each tallied 18 digs as the Dolphins handed Georgia State their only TAAC loss, 3-0 (15-5, 15-9, 15-13), in Jacksonville.
Arago, who also had 11 digs for a double-double, posted a .447 attack percentage during the match with just three errors in 38 attempts. As a team, JU hit .324 (64 kills, 18 errors, 142 attempts) while holding GSU to just a .213 clip (40 kills, 13 errors, 127 attempts).
Anna Popenko led Georgia State with 13 kills while Amanda Sapp was close behind with 10. Molly Sapp led the Lady Panther defense with 14 digs while Popenko tallied 12.
No. 2 UCF--Carrie Arago posted her eight double-double of the year and Brooke Jackson had 10 kills, but it was not enough as JU fell to UCF, 3-0, in Orlando, Fla.
Arago tied Jackson for team-high honors with 10 kills while pacing the team with 11 digs and five service aces. The duo's performance, however, was not enough to overcome a poor atttacking night as JU hit just .128 (41 kills, 25 errors, 125 attempts) while the Knights tallied a .312 hitting percentage (49 kills, 14 errors, 112 attacks).
Piper Morgan led UCF with a match-high 15 kills and teammate Lindsay Whalen was close behind with 12. Becca Saldena led the Knight defense with 13 digs while Whalen had 10. Morgan finished with a match-best six blocks (five solo) and Saldena had five.
No. 4 Campbell--Brooke Jackson had a match-high 16 kills, but it was not enough as the Dolphins fell, 3-1, to Campbell in Jacksonville.
Carrie Arago joined Jackson in the double-digit kill category with 11, but it was not enough to overcome the team's poor hitting and Campbell's service game. JU hit just .106 in the match (51 kills, 34 errors, 160 attempts) and the Fighting Camels logged 12 aces. Carrie Bosworth led the Dolphin defense with 11 digs while Jessica Windell tallied 10.
Kara Lewis led Campbell with 15 kills and Abby Jenkins was close behind with 11. Pam Hughes led the defense with a match-high 16 digs, followed by Sarah Peterson with 12 and Crystal Brim with 11.
No. 5 Florida Atlantic--Carrie Arago and Tiffany Twaddle each recorded double-doubles as JU defeated Florida Atlantic, 3-0, in Boca Raton.
Arago finished the night with 12 kills and 12 digs while Twaddle tallied 11 kills and 11 digs.The Dolphins attacked the ball well, tallying a .310 hitting percentage with 46 kills and only 11 errors in 113 attempts. Twaddle, who did not commit a single attack error in 17 swings, finished the night with an impressive .647 hitting percentage.
Kelly Ryals fell one kill shy of being the third Dolphin with a double-double, posting nine kills and a match-best 14 digs.
FAU's Lori Lombard tied Arago with 12 kills and had 11 digs to tally a double-double of her own.
No. 6 Troy State--Carrie Arago tallied 21 kills and 17 digs as the Dolphins defeated Troy State, 3-0, in Troy, Ala.
For the match, JU recorded a .272 attack percentage (57 kills, 16 errors, 151 attempts) while holding the Trojans to a .071 clip (36 kills, 25 errors, 155 attempts).
Brooke Jackson also finished with a double-digit kills total with 10 while four Dolphins finished with 10-or-more digs. Kelly Ryals led all players with 22 digs, followed by Arago, Tiffany Twaddle with 11 and Juanita Barb with 10.
TSU's Erika VanHootegem led the Trojans with eight kills. Emily Larson had 18 digs, and Amy Kellog chipped in with four service aces.


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4.75/5 rDev +24%
08-02-2014 03:08:41 | More by Donkster46
3.5/5 rDev -8.6%
06-10-2014 21:36:12 | More by HoppySeb
3.75/5 rDev -2.1%
05-30-2014 23:52:55 | More by DaveRinn
1.98/5 rDev -48.3%
I went here today to finally see what this place was about, and I MUST say I was extremely disappointed in everything about it. First let me say I think Rogue ales is hugely over rated and I believe most of their success can be attributed to some very good bottle design and perceived greatness due to their way over-priced offerings! The beer I had here was all in house and honestly was terrible and I sampled 5, just very very disappointing beer! Also the glasses all smelled like soap and tables were unclean (sticky) also a lot of boxes and junk lying around, very dirty windows and run down looking. As far as prices go it's way over priced! $20 for fish and soggy fries?!? My wifes salad was equally disappointing. I won't be coming back!
05-18-2014 03:32:44 | More by DOCRW
4.25/5 rDev +11%
03-14-2014 09:05:24 | More by Hobbit
4/5 rDev +4.4%
02-03-2014 16:39:10 | More by jbhollis1180
3.75/5 rDev -2.1%
01-06-2014 04:19:26 | More by johnhkelm
3.46/5 rDev -9.7%
Where do I start? I have a love/hate relationship with this place so I will keep it unique and unlike most other reviews, I assume, since do not read other reviews b/f posting. Have had great experiences here and some that have allowed me to leave with regret. Had some of the best beer (Alluvial) and some of the worst (many others), some quite good service and some so negligent that I felt like the staff was hinting that I should leave without paying my bill so I do not say anything to management. Weekends suck since they must push all the shitty food on snowboarders and others suspected of being snowboarders or generally malnourished, staff is only part-timers on weekends which leads to all sorts of troubles, as many of us know. Understaffed most of the time but the food always turns out great except for my last visit which may be my last visit. Consolation gifts were given but my memories will not be washed away, time may heal, so that is what I will hope for. $19+ growler fills are also insane, but I loved Alluvial, you waited for 15 minutes to get a menu one time, but Alluvial was so tasty and you had a great time...I could go on forever.
03-09-2013 07:45:52 | More by Hopmodium
4.63/5 rDev +20.9%
Issaquah Brewhouse is one of the meeting halls for Rogue, which means they offer many of Rogue's great selections. Issaquah has only a few in-house "frog" brews, but they're good selections.
It's a great location, too. It's in a nice, quaint part of town, right next to a fish hatchery.
The food is great. I had their calamari, as well as their hummus. Both were very good.
The atmosphere was extremely laid back. Like most brewhouses, a small brewery is visible from inside the restaurant.
The only thing that disappointed me was that our server did not seem overly knowledgeable about the selections they were offering. I asked some pretty basic questions about the beer menu, such as what style the different "frog" beers were, and she didn't know, so she handed me a book with all the specs for the Rogue brews in it, but no information on the "frog" brews. So, I ordered two of the three "frog" selections as a shot in the dark. Luckily, they were both good. I can only assume that not all of their servers lack knowledge about the brewhouse beer.
Overall, I really enjoyed my visit to the brewhouse and would recommend it wholeheartedly.
02-25-2012 21:57:22 | More by LaTrappeMonk
4.7/5 rDev +22.7%
Not being local made this place a lot better, I think. Having just spent the last two days in Seattle, jet-lagged and brow-beaten, dressed to the nines, we thought, but still nowhere close to the sea of yuppies all around us (compared to them we were *maybe* dressed to the fives), we got treated shittily where ever we went. The waiter at the seafood place stopped talking to me halfway through my order, so he could share a joke with the banker-looking guy at the table next to us. Later on, at Pyramid, the bartender was a total assbag, and when I walked away from the bar I heard him making a joke about my pants.
The best part about Seattle is that you only have to drive for about ten minutes before you are in its gorgeous, remote suburbs. From downtown Chicago you got to drive at least 1.5 hours until you get to somewhere pastoral, and about 3 hours if you want to go to one of them quaint little hillbilly towns where yuppies go weekending (Galeena).
So we escaped the city, and good god Issaquah was beautiful and friendly. And good god, was the Issaquah brewhouse the most wonderfully laid back and accepting bar I've ever been to.
We fit in immediately. Everyone was friendly. The bartenders were wonderful. After we had drank and been given our check, the bartender started to chat and my girlfriend mentioned that it was her birthday. Immediately, without questioning, she took off the two most expensive pints from our bill and told my girlfriend to go and pick out a free shirt.
The beer was Rogue, and so it was fabulous. The only downside is that there wasn't much rare beer, aside from the Issaquah stuff. But, hey, only a lunatic wines about having to choose between 20 Rouge taps. There were also a good number of guest taps and bottles, and firkins are tapped fairly often.
11-09-2010 04:19:41 | More by mynie
Issaquah Brewhouse in Issaquah, WA
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The Potawatomi nations are working to save their language, with their latest major push coming from right here in the Michiana area.
Kevin Daugherty with the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi says only a handful of people remain who grew up speaking the language. He says his people's language is crucial to their culture. "The language has so much of who we are in it," explains Daugherty. "It expresses how we looked at the world, and what we believe the universe to be, and how we interact with the universe."
Teaching the language to children and adults is not an easy task. Daugherty says Potawatomi has different syntax, verbs are conjugated differently, and the vocabulary is structured differently compared to European languages. Abut 80-90% of the words in Potawatomi are verbs. This is the opposite of English, according to the Oxford English Dictionary, where about 15% are verbs.
The language teachings are part of a multi-day cultural gathering of the nine Potawatomi bands from across North America. The gathering is hosted by a different band each year. The 2013 gathering marks the third time the Pokagon Band has hosted. This is the 19th time for the event which began more than 20 years ago.
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MONTGOMERY — Matches between Washington and Vincennes Lincoln are usually close, but Thursday's golf match at the Country Oaks Golf Club was about as close as a match can get.
Vincennes won the Big 8 event with the Hatchets 169-170.
"Vincennes is the favorite in the upcoming sectional," Washington coach Bill Ricke said. "We have yet to beat them this year in several events, but I feel like we are gaining on them even though we did have the home course advantage."
Lincoln's Austin Leonard was match medalist with 39. Washington¹'s Clay Hatton shot 40. Cam Lancaster shot 42 for Washington, Tyler Stoll 43, Devan Rude 45, Connor Brown 47 and Andy Garland 48.
Tanner Daniel shot 42 for the Alices, Kirby Klumpp and Zach Thomas 44 each, and Tyler Frizzi and Chance DeHosse 46 each.
"The scores were a bit higher than normal for both teams, but that had a lot to do with the length of the course," Ricke said. "The match was played from the blue tees and the ball was played down. The rough is thick and will give you a variety of buried lies that make it difficult to hit good approach shots."
The Hatchets are now 39-20, and play today in the Big 8 Conference match at Christmas Lake.
"Today was the first time this season I can honestly say that our biggest physical mistake as a team was poor putting," Ricke said. "We just had one of those days where we did not get the ball in the hole as well as we have been doing. We are good putters. We just had a bad day."