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To the Burnt Orange Nation...I'm a loyal Sooner and will be pulling hard for my team on Saturday. I hope that we crush you! But that's not why I'm posting this. I wanted to say that for me, and for most of the Sooner Nation if you've read any of the posts on other sites, this shooting really puts things into perspective and we're disgusted by the Twitter thing with Jaz Reynolds. UT has handled this situation as best as could be expected and my hat's off to the students, their families, and to the administration. It's easy to get caught up in the rivalry. I get caught up in it big time. I'm never as happy as after an OU win over Texas. And when OU loses I can't wait until the next year and the possibility of sweet redemption.
BUT...aside from the rivalry and all of the emotions that go with it on both sides there's a human side to it that cannot be ignored. My thoughts are with everyone in the Burnt Orange Nation who have been touched by this tragedy. I have a bunch of friends in Texas. Most are UT fans. A couple are A&M fans and one is a Tech fan because he lives in some town called Muleshoe (which sounds charming and, apparently, is a few tumbleweeds away from Lubbock), and we all text each other on game days giving and receiving crap based on how our respective teams are playing. That's what makes it all so much fun!
Saturday's game is a huge deal for all of you and for me even though we're going to be on different sides. And, again, I really hope y'all get half-a-hundred hung on you. But the Burnt Orange has my concern over the events of this week, my apologies for Reynolds and others who have posted equally callous comments, and my respect for the history and tradition of the program.
Love y'all 364 days of the year! But this Saturday I'll be on the opposite side. I'll love y'all again Saturday night with an Oklahoma win. Probably take me till Sunday with a Texas win. But I'll get there.
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Yoko Ono recently wrote to the parole board request the killer of former Beatle John Lennon not be granted parole. He will be considered for parole next month, 30 years after he shot and killed the famous musician, authorities said.A three-member parole board panel will interview Mark David Chapman, serving a 20-years-to-life sentence for killing Lennon in front of the Dakota apartment building in Manhattan in 1980, the New York Daily News reported Tuesday.It will be Chapman's sixth bid for parole, the newspaper said.Lennon's widow Yoko Ono has consistently opposed release for Chapman and has sent a letter to the parole board, her lawyer said."Her position has not changed," Peter Shukat said.In the letter, Ono wrote, "I am afraid it will bring back the nightmare, the chaos and confusion once again. Myself and John's two sons would not feel safe for the rest of our lives."The head of a prisoner's rights group says he doubts Chapman, 55, would be released because of the outrage it would cause among the public."Given that he committed a high profile crime and he killed one of the most famous and most beloved figures literally in the world," Robert Gangi of the Correctional Association of America said, "it's highly unlikely three parole commissioners would vote to grant him release."


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Daily Norseman Predicts NFC East Season
Granted that this is Minnesota Vikings centered, but one of Daily Norseman's front page writers predicts that the Vikings will finish 11-5 with a 2-2 record against the NFC East. Two interesting notes here: 1. Be sure to read the entry for the 1st Packers vs Vikings game. 2. Something happens to Michael Vick during the Vikings vs Eagles game.


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It's from TwinkieTown and #1 on the list is about the Cubs, but somehow I still enjoyed it. 1. The Cubs still play in the afternoons. Other teams do too, on Sundays and on Wednesdays or Thursdays when they want to get out of town and get on a plane to the next city, but the Cubs still do it pretty regularly. And in the afternoons, maybe you have a little TV in the office that the boss let you hook up a while ago, or maybe you have a subscription that lets you watch the game on your computer. You turn on the game and there's Wrigley, same as it was when you were a kid and you were home sick from school. Rich folks in the stands, drunk college kids putting the make on each other in the bleachers. The Cubs are losing; the Cubs are always losing.


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LG BX580 Remote Accessibility
So awhile back, I bought one of these LG BX580 BluRay players because I wanted to simplify my media experience with an all-in-one disc/network player. I really didn't think anything of it since the player did exactly what it was supposed to do. But in light of recent articles bringing up the inherent security risks associated with appliances – Government Console Hacking, Firmware Attacks on Printers and Your TV Will Be Hacked – I decided to take a quick look at the device.
Women's Rights in Egypt
According to a report from Alarabiya.net, Egypt is currently debating several bills to move the country toward a more fundamentalist version of Islamic rule. One law will legalize marriage of girls starting from age 14 and another, strangely (at least to this westerner), allows a husband to engage in intercourse with his wife for up to six hours after her death (clearly a cause worth fighting for). Yet another is looking to strip women of divorce rights in the country.
An Egyptian MP, Dr. Mervat al-Talawi, head of the National Council for Women, is appealing the approval of the bills in light of "the woes of Egyptian women, especially after the popular uprising that toppled president Hosni Mubarak in February 2011."
Rape Allegations at USMA and USNA
The service academies are in the news again, but this time it's not for sports rivalry or academic value. Rape is the soup du jour, with allegations and lawsuits against both West Point and the Naval Academy. It's obvious that such allegations are of a serious nature, but it is somewhat ridiculous for the plaintiffs to hold "personally responsible" (as per the article) the former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, the former superintendents of the two academies and the current secretaries of the Army and Navy. The story indicates an overly pervasive culture of alcohol pressure and a hostile chain of command to which one could report sexual misconduct.
Sense of humour - a codger's view
Watching a few of those old sit coms on cable the other day I was struck by how unfunny I now regarded shows that I thought were hilarious when they were new. The canned laughter seemed to be in the wrong places, and soon became so grating that I soon had to concede that I should no longer seek entertainment in that form.
Reflecting on this in bed, I wondered whether it is my sense of humour that has changed, or is it America's, or am I imagining this and nothing has changed? So, giving up on sleep, I turned on the TV and on came the Letterman Show. The crowd goes wild as he enters the theatre and the whistles and screams continue as he attempts to get out his opening one-liners. I pay close attention to his words and it is all I can do to find some mild irony or satire, certainly insufficient to raise a smile in me. But the signs are clearly urging the audience to applaud because Dave is getting an ovation that would do credit to an opera star. I turn off the TV and sink into a depressing reflection that I have grown into an old fart who no longer shares the mainstream sense of humour.
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- Blackout, The – Best in Town
- Classic Crime, The – Acoustic EP: Seattle Sessions
- Day to Remember, A – What Separates Me from You
- Demon Hunter – The World Is a Thorn
- Distillers, The – Coral Feng – Not quite as much angst on this one, but still top-notch (and slightly poppy) punk.
- Four Year Strong – Enemy of the World
- Joy Formidable, The – The Big Roar
- Manchester Orchestra – Simple Math
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Don't pay her! If only it were that funny. In advance of the President's intended trip to Columbia for the Summit of the Americas, Secret Service agents were conducting routine security surveys. This time around, that routine included soliciting a number of Columbian prostitutes (legal there) and then deciding not to pay them. The party included a slew of agents ranging from junior to senior ranks and allegedly military members as well. They likely would have been able to party hard without notice until one prostitute refused to leave the hotel claiming she was owed money causing the hotel manager to contact the police.
Can someone club the "free" clouds together?
@This thought came to my mind while reading an article on zdnet.com, about the best available personal cloud sources and the amount of free space each of these vendors provide customers to woo them.
Is it worth the time and effort for someone to use these free cloud storages from each vendor and accumulate quite an amount of free storage sufficient for an average user with loads of pictures and home videos? Are there already any such tools out there that can do this for a user, handling login to all of these clouds from one desktop client and managing the files across different clouds?
Government Console Hacking
Only a few short days ago, Microsoft received some heat over hacker claims that user credit card information could be gleaned from old XBox systems. The concern is that hard drive based consoles are not designed with security in mind and have numerous files and locations where cached data may still contain personal, private and financial information. It has recently come to light the US Navy has contracted out a requirement to obtain similar information from used consoles (foreign of course) in order to collect potential intelligence from targets playing video games. After all, the gaming systems provide an excellent platform for communicating with cohorts across vast distances and logs may contain those details. The actual SOW can be viewed if desired.
Utility of Web Comments
Gawker Media founder Nick Denton recently made a statement about on-line comment sections, "The idea of capturing the intelligence of the readership — that's a joke." In his speech at SXSW, Denton discussed the failures of the Internet to achieve the Utopia of collective, constructive commenting to the point that most people simply ignore them altogether. While smaller sites are able to thematically maintain a semblance of comment quality, observation on blogs hosted by Gawker provided evidence that with growth comes riff-raff that requires attentive moderation to control. In the case of mainstream media, spam reduction and anti-trolling are too time consuming to be worth the effort considering the limited value add from the accepted comments.
Terrafugia Flying Car
Doesn't everybody want a flying car? A prototype from Terrafugia is getting closer than ever to releasing a model to the public. The vehicle runs on regular gas, gets 35mpg on the ground and burns 5 gallons per hour in the air at a speed of 115 mph. It's going to run buyers more than a quarter million to own one if released next year as planned. Currently, the vehicle is undergoing safety tests for it's road worthiness. Considering how poorly people drive already, should we really allow regular folks the ability to fly?
Google's Augmented Reality Glasses
Augmented Reality is a popular buzzword technology for many smartphone applications to incorporate as a novelty. To achieve this, you point the camera at something and internal GPS and orientation sensors "know" what you're looking at and overlay information about the subject onto the live picture. Many people play with those features, comment how neat it is and then never use it again. That may change if Google's recently announced augmented reality research project launches. Unlike the smartphone approach, Google wants you to wear their glasses which render floating tips, maps and other information into a small window before your eye based on whatever you're looking at. Watch the included video from Google+ for a demonstration:
Deep Sea Challenge
It's been a half century since humans have been to the deepest part of the planet, the Pacific Ocean's Marianas Trench at a depth of 35,797 feet. It's only two visitors included Jacques Piccard and Navy Lieutenant Don Walsh in the Trieste Bathyscaphe. That lonely company has increased by one with the addition of James Cameron, famous and rich for his movies such as Terminator 2, Titanic and Avatar, as part of the Deep Sea Challenge. After a 2.5 hour descent, Cameron spent a few hours in the deep exploring before ascending. The extreme pressures at the depth reach 16,000 psi and actually shrunk the diving craft by nearly three inches. Prior to his descent, Cameron commented, "Yeah, of course I'm worried. Worry is a good thing when you're an explorer. I think when you're cavalier, when you take risk for granted—that's when you're going to get bitten." Before making the dive, he put the craft through its paces with a test at 26,000 feet (about 10,000 shallower) with former Trieste driver Walsh advising him.
Bounty Hunting on the Playing Field
In a slight deviation from the normal topics of discussion, how about a segue into sports? It's hard to not hear about the New Orleans Saints and the bounty hunting scandal currently rocking the NFL. If you've been under a rock, players were essentially offered monetary bonuses for physically taking out other players. The scandal has reached such epic proportions as to have a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing called over the matter. While the ethical and sportsmanship issues are undeniable, the revelation makes one ponder what this says about America as a whole.
Really? You're Paying for AIR!!
Sometimes, I'm really impressed by how marketing gurus can completely exploit the common man's stupidity. Have you ever seen the Hershey's Air Delight commercials on TV? They're the ones that show you their typical chocolate products infused with air (they call them chocolate bubbles) to make a lighter, lower calorie snack. Depending on the sales location, an aerated bar can cost 15 cents more than its non-aerated predecessor. Even cost-per-ounce comparisons show consumers spend more on the overall chocolate in aerated versions. You … Are … Paying … For … AIR!!
I see an arbitrage opportunity in buying up "stock" Hershey bars, melting them down and blasting the gooey mess with an air compressor before selling it back to gluttonous Americans everywhere.
North Korean Space Rocket
Those silly North Koreans are at it again. As per usual, the north is rattling its rhetoric sword on the heels of the annual RSO&I exercises in South Korea. This time, their stated intention to launch a space rocket is being met with the expected skepticism from the rest of the world. First of all, North Korea has demonstrated absolute ineptitude at firing long range missiles before so the ability to conduct a space launch is next to impossible. Secondly, the timing is such that as the scheduled nuclear summit is to take place in Seoul, the DPRK is more or less conducting a ballistic missile test in violation of previous agreements with the United States for aid. President Obama remarked, "There will be no rewards for provocations. Those days are over …. To the leaders of Pyongyang I say, this is the choice before you. This is the decision that you must make. Today we say, Pyongyang, have the courage to pursue peace and give a better life to the people of North Korea."


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Abbey Brune - General Lafayette Inn & Brewery
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Reviews by tgbljb:
4.38/5 rDev +5.5%
Enjoyed on-tap at the brewpub.
Served as a deep copper colored beer with moderate off-white head.
Smell has strong notes of raisins, coffe, and dates. A touch of molasses is also thrown in.
Taste is extraordinary. The strong dark fruit charater is extremely complex and blends nicely with the candi sugar.
Strong taste retention.
Great drinking beer. Alcohol is well hidden.
08-31-2008 22:24:49 | More by tgbljb
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3.95/5 rDev -4.8%
A - Slightly tan frothy head... Exquisite and decadent lacing... Cloudy deep brown color... Rich... Lacing clings to the side of the glass and then retreat with each sip...
S - Yeast... Plum... Cherries... Brown Sugar... Cranberry... Salt... Fig... Chicory... A wonderful blend of flavors...
T - Taste is very close to the nose... Additionally hints of dark chocolate and licorice present themselves... Surprisingly tart...
M - Very interesting and one of a kind mouthfeel... Faint carbonation... Sweet yet tart... Slightly puckering... A chalky consistency... Warming affect of the alcohol is quite noticeable... A hint of smokiness... Overall quite crisp and clean...
D - A wonderful Dubbel... True brewing creativity... A sipper with a very distinctive and memorable mouthfeel...
Note - It is great to see General Lafayette beers in bottles. My love for craft beer came from this brewer and I'm happy for their success. This is my first GLI beer from the bottle.
04-14-2009 02:28:47 | More by philbe311
3.98/5 rDev -4.1%
12 oz. brown longneck with a bottling code printed below the label on the glass. It pours a dark coppery brown with almost a finger of light tan head. Sweet, spicy, tangy yeast and malty nose. More spicy than sweet.
The taste starts off mildly sweet with plum, fig, licorice, dates, cherry and spice. Complex fruity flavors give way to healthy dose of tartness. A spicy aftertaste follows the finish. A very Belgian-esque tasting Dubbel. Medium bodied with nice carbonation and well masked alcohol. This is a good solid representation of the style and an easy drinker for 8.1% ABV. Good stuff. Thanks again Aaron!
04-16-2009 20:18:02 | More by scottoale
4.3/5 rDev +3.6%
A brown body with a small tam head. Almost no retention or lacing to speak of.
A good dose of candied sugar and dark fruit with a touch of spice.
Candied sugar comes through once again, providing a good dose of sweetness. Dark fruits make an appearnce also, in the form of dates, plums and cherries. Next are the spices: Some coriander, a touch of anise and a flavor that the bottle calls chicory, but reminds me of the smallest pinch of nutmeg. The finish has a bit of dark chocolate also. A nice, complex brew.
Medium bodied, low to medium carbonation, fairly dry finish.
Good drinkability, and a really good beer overall.
07-16-2009 23:12:41 | More by Hojaminbag
3.8/5 rDev -8.4%
A - Pours a dark chestnut brown with just a ring of bubbles around the glass
S - aroma of dried fruit, cherries, raisins, sweet malt
T - nice malty flavor with the fruit again, cherries coming through in the end with a bit of a lemony aftertaste
M/D - good tasting and easy to drink. I'll definitely be looking for another bottle to try again.
02-06-2009 18:32:57 | More by mikereaser
New York
4.08/5 rDev -1.7%
Date: 03/12/2011
Type: 12oz. Bottle
Vintage: 2008
Glassware: Tulip Glass
Poured a brown mahoghany in color, w/ a huge 2-3 finger tan head that left nice amounts of bubbly Belgian style lacing on the glass. Lacing dissipated quickly. Aromas of dates, figs, plums, and a splash of cocoa. Taste was of dark fruits, candied sugar, cocoa, and a touch of acidity from the contrasting cocoa/dark fruit mix. Medium bodied and lush. Decent drinkability, but a bit overcarbonated for my liking.
Overall, this is still as tasty brew, but I bet it was alot better fresh. If you have bottles of this brew remaining in the cellar I say drink them now, as I detect this one will be sliding downhill soon.
03-28-2011 17:30:27 | More by mikeyv35
Ontario (Canada)
4.15/5 rDev 0%
Thanks to mikeyv35 for this rarity. Served in a Westvleteren chalice. Small Batch #2.
A - Slow gusher. I left the beer unattended for a second and it foamed up the neck - thankfully didn't lose much though. Pours with a finger-plus of tan foam that settles to a partial cap and thin collar, but minimal lacing. Body is a dark raisin brown color.
S - I can't be totally sure if this has picked up a slight lactobacillus infection, as I think the base beer already had cherry notes to begin with. In any case, it smells quite nice, with other dark fruit notes mingling with the aforementioned cherries. There's also a healthy does of candi sugar, some estery Belgian yeast, bready malts, and a hint of anise and spice.
T - Tate is a little less fruity, and more focused on the candi sugar and lightly sweetened cakes you find at the abbeys. as it warms up a get significantly more of the cocoa mentioned on the bottle. There's a light tart cherry note in the finish as a touch of oxidation, but they seem to work in the context of the beer.
M - Definitely over-carbonated, although it somehow avoids being prickly even as it tingles the upper lip and palate. Medium body, with a lightly sticky finish and minimal alcohol warmth.
D - I quite enjoyed this brew. It's one of the better Dubbels I've had for sure, as it isn't overly sweet. I'd have this again for sure if the General hadn't shuttered it's doors - hopefully this recipe shows up at Copper Crow in the future. Other than the over-carbonation it drinks quite easily.
04-05-2011 04:40:36 | More by MasterSki
4.15/5 rDev 0%
a: This was a clear dark brown with some amber highlights.
s: Aromas of dark fruits and candied sugar blanketed by a little warmth.
t: Not as dry as most dubbels. Instead this was tart and sweet at the same time. For the most part, this mirrored the smell. Reminded me of a strong dark more than a dubbel, but what the heck, it tasted good.
m: Not as aggressively carbonated as I expected. It was big bodied and creamy overall.
d: This was one I certainly would try again. Many thanks to our waitress for the free short-filled bottles.
10-14-2008 10:38:07 | More by DIM
4.38/5 rDev +5.5%
A- pours a nice dark brown with a little bit of white head and very good lacing
S- ripe fruit, sugar, malt, some other spices lingering
T- malt, not overly sweet but refreshing, some fruit smells but I cant quite put my nose on it
M- really nice, this beer was very cold but I really really liked the way it was served, nice carbonation
D- very refreshing, would have never guessed it was pusing 9% abv
overall I dug it, not superfamilar with "dubbels".. but I will def reach for this one again
01-12-2009 21:44:46 | More by gdfan47
4.28/5 rDev +3.1%
12 oz bottle poured into a snifter - Fridge temp - 2008
Appearance: Pours a dark brown color with some lighter brown highlights. The light tan head is short-lived and only grew to 1/4". No lacing remains.
Smell: Deep, sweet aromas of chicory, licorice, plum and cherry. This is a rather fruity smelling beer for a dark brew. Sweet sugar permeates throughout.
Taste: More of the same in the flavor arena. Starts with dark malt flavor, candi sugar and then moves to fruitier flavors of plum and cherry. There is a tad of the licorice in the flavor as well. Kind of an interesting blend of dark and light flavors.
Mouthfeel: Medium bodied, smooth, fruity, yeast and very Belgian. A lot of carbonation and very smooth.
Drinkability: Great. A multi-faceted beer that is very enjoyable. Could be consumed en masse. Very good.
03-20-2009 12:12:24 | More by Risser09
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This coming weekend we've got some very special shows on QVC. We're the only national broadcaster to be taking part in the nationwide Garden Re-Leaf days which mark the start of the gardening year with fun, fundraising events raising money for Greenfingers, the charity that builds much needed gardens for children's hospices.
I've been lucky enough to be asked to choose some of my favourite plants and products for the shows which will be broadcast on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th March at 9am.
I've been lucky enough to have been involved with the Greenfingers charity since it started and, time and time again, I've been very moved to see the huge impact and benefits of these hospice gardens which help improve the lives of the children and families who use them every day. To date, Greenfingers has created 40 special gardens across the country and they are so popular that the charity has a two year waiting list of hospices that desperately need a garden. Let's do what we can to help them again this year. Please tune in at the weekend, treat yourself to some very special plants and products, and help the hospices at the same time.
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It's July, which means one thing for baseball teams: lots and lots of trade talk. Whether anything gets done is one matter, but we can try to guess who the Indians are talking to and who they are trying to obtain.
(1) Should the Indians be looking to buy?
Absolutely. The Indians are currently 52-35, and will be in the worst case scenario one game out of first place at the All-Star Break. This is a team that is certainly good enough to make the playoffs, and as we saw last postseason, any playoff team is a World Series contender.
(2) Will the Indians need to buy in order to make the playoffs?
This question comes more into play later on when you decide who you can part with, but for now, let's assume that improving the team certainly couldn't hurt. Even if the Indians were competing against the 1999 AL Central, they still should be looking for ways of getting better.
(3) What areas/positions should the Indians try to improve?
In other words, what areas would be the easiest to upgrade? First, let's review what the starting lineup did in the first half:
C: Victor Martinez - 302 AB, .325/.384/.546, 67 RC (1st)
Kelly Shoppach - 83 AB, .349/.409/.602, 20 RC (1st)
No problems here.
1B: Ryan Garko - 238 AB, .294/.358/.466, 35 RC (11th)
The rate stats are good, so again, no problem.
2B: Josh Barfield - 304 AB, .257/.282/.339, 35 RC (10th)
Barfield's bat is a major concern, especially his alarming lack of both power and walks. If the Indians do make an upgrade here, it will be a complimentary player, not an everyday starter.
SS: Jhonny Peralta - 312 AB, .276/.348/.465, 54 RC (4th)
No problem.
3B Casey Blake - 321 AB, .277/.362/.474, 40 RC (5th)
Surprisingly good on defense, so no need for an upgrade.
CF Grady Sizemore - 338 AB, .281/.395/.464, 71 RC (2nd)
LF Jason Michaels - 159 AB, .289/.350/.459, 29 RC (9th)
David Dellucci - 175 AB, .234/.301/.389, 18 RC (15th)
Ben Francisco - 24 AB, .417/.440/.917, 6 RC
Shin-Soo Choo - 17 AB, .294/.350/.294, 3 RC
Both Dellucci and Choo are sidelined with fairly serious injuries, Michaels' numbers reflect platooning, and Francisco has just 24 MLB at-bats. So the position is at best unsettled. Definitely a candidate for an upgrade.
RF Trot Nixon - 221 AB, .240/.335/.326, 25 RC (14th)
Franklin Gutierrez - 66 AB, .288/.338/.485, 9 RC
Nixon just isn't an everyday starting outfielder anymore. That leaves Gutierrez, who's had trouble against right-handed pitching in his short MLB career. A left-handed right fielder would seem to be a good fit.
DH Travis Hafner - 293 AB, .259/.396/.451, 48 RC (3rd)
Pronk's having one of his worst seasons, and he's still one of the best DHs in the league. No upgrade needed.
IF Mike Rouse - 56 AB, .125/.206/.143, 1 RC
He's been good defensively, but a supermassive black hole at the plate. An upgrade would be nice.
Defensive Concerns?
Ryan Garko still has difficulty making some routine plays at first base, and Trot Nixon has little range in right.
Injury Concerns?
David Dellucci probably won't be back until August.
Now let's look at the pitchers:
SP CC Sabathia - 133.1 IP, 3.58 ERA, 68 PRC
Fausto Carmona - 102.1 IP, 3.78 ERA, 46 PRC
Paul Byrd - 93.2 IP, 4.71 ERA, 34 PRC
Cliff Lee - 75.2 IP, 5.23 ERA, 25 PRC
Jake Westbrook - 47.1 IP, 6.27 ERA, 13 PRC
Jeremy Sowers - 62.1 IP, 6.97 ERA, 13 PRC
Everyone's finally healthy, and while Westbrook and Lee need to pitch better, a starting pitcher should be a low priority.
RP Joe Borowski - 32.2 IP, 5.51 ERA, 1.789 WXRL
Rafael Betancourt - 37.2 IP, 1.19 ERA, 3.489 WXRL
Rafael Perez - 23.2 IP, 1.90 ERA, 0.726 WXRL
Aaron Fultz - 21.0 IP, 1.71 ERA, 0.426 WXRL
Tom Mastny - 35.0 IP, 4.63 ERA, 0.372 WXRL
Fernando Cabrera - 32.1 IP, 4.73 ERA, 0.160 WXRL
Jason Stanford - 21.0 IP, 4.71 ERA, -0.018 WXRL
These are the current guys in the bullpen, excepting Edward Mujica, who will go down after the All-Star Break. The top four on the list have been productive, but the last three spots could be upgraded.
Injury Concerns? Aaron Fultz is currently on the DL, but should return next weekend.
So by my estimation, the Indians should be looking for a left-handed outfielder, at least one reliever, and possibly an infielder. Next, I'll try to come up with some realistic targets.


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FORT MYERS, Fla. – Sitting with a program-record five wins in the Atlantic Sun conference, the FGCU men's tennis team will look to extend its four-match unbeaten streak and end the regular season on a high note as it welcomes Stetson to The Nest for Senior Day on Saturday at 1 p.m.
With identical 5-2 records in conference play, Saturday's match between FGCU and Stetson will be a fight for third place in the A-Sun standings and the No. 3 seed in next weekend's A-Sun Championship.
"This is a big match for both teams and we're looking forward to the challenge," head coach C.J. Weber said of Saturday's contest. "With both teams tied in conference play and the No. 3 seed for the A-Sun tournament on the line it's going to be a battle. We're looking forward to playing at home one more time and honoring our three seniors in what will be a very exciting Saturday."
With five wins and a pair of losses in A-Sun play, FGCU (10-9 overall) is one triumph away from notching a historic season marked by a program-best six wins in the conference. A victory over the Hatters would also give FGCU its 11th win of the regular season, something the Eagles have never done at the Division-I level. After opening conference play with 5-2 losses against UNF and ETSU, the Eagles rebounded in dominant fashion by beating USC Upstate (4-3), Kennesaw state (5-2), Mercer (5-1), NKU (5-2) and Lipscomb (5-2). Leading the team in doubles play with a record of 12-4 (4-2 A-Sun) are partners Dean Tsamas (Lexington, Ky./Henry Clay HS) and Jordi Vives (Barcelona, Spain/IES Ferran Tallada/USC), while No. 65 Vives' mark of 17-2 (7-0 A-Sun) in singles play is the best in the conference.
Before their first serve on Saturday afternoon, the Eagles will honor their three seniors and recognize the impact they have made on the program. Since joining the Green and Blue, Gabriel Echeverry (Popayan, Colombia/Gimnasio Calibio), Lance Lvovsky (Dania, Fla./Broward Virtual School/Jacksonville) and Tsamas have helped the Eagles achieve some of the program's most memorable accomplishments. Over their careers the trio of seniors has aided in getting FGCU its inaugural winning season in Division I, back-to-back A-Sun tournament appearances and its first postseason victory. More information of the individual career of each senior is listed below.
With an overall mark of 10-8 (5-2 A-Sun), the Hatters are winners of four straight, having downed Mercer (4-0), Kennesaw State (5-2), Lipscomb (4-1) and Northern Kentucky (6-1) in consecutive fashion. Having never beaten Stetson, the Eagles will look to tighten the gap in the 7-0 all-time series. Last season Stetson edged the Eagles, 4-3, at the Mandy Stoll Tennis Center in DeLand, and the last time these two schools met at The Nest was in 2012, with Stetson winning 5-2.
For complete coverage of FGCU men's tennis over the weekend, follow us on Twitter @FGCU_MTEN and visit www.FGCUAthletics.com where full recaps and results will be available at the end of each day.


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With the 2014 World Cup in Brazil now just over a week away, Innocean has kicked off Hyundai's World Cup campaign, entitled "Because Futbol." In the campaign, two new in-game 30-second spots featuring the redesigned 2015 Hyundai Sonata will accompany digital, social, CRM, and retail executions. The spots will air on ESPN... [AgencySpy]
Your Undead Post, Part II: Hyundai Builds Zombie-Killing Machine in 'Chop Shop' - Posted October 14, 2013
"If you want to survive, listen up." So begins Innocean's new spot "Speech" for Hyundai (Two undead posts in a day? What the hell, it's October). The speaker of those lines credits his ability to live off the land and fight for his survival, but an onlooker points to his Hyundai zombie-killing... [AgencySpy]
Survive the Zombie Apocalypse with Hyundai's 'Walking Dead Chop Shop' - Posted July 25, 2013
When zombies invade, some amass canned foods and hide in their cellars. Others create the ultimate zombie slaying machine and blast through the rubble to save mankind. For the latter breed, Hyundai and its agency partner-in-crime Innocean have invented the ultimate piece of fantasy fodder: "The Walking Dead Chop Shop." Through... [AgencySpy]
Apparently, Gen X/Y Hyundai-Driving Parents 'Don't Tell' - Posted October 3, 2012
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We Hear: What's Going On with Team Detroit's Pulse Unit? - Posted February 10, 2012
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So ... when are "y'all" going to acknowledge this guy has issues with injures?
Acknowledged and it's not fun saying that.
Nothing we can do about it now but hope for the best. It's depressing knowing that all the spin in the world isn't going to help this. Matt's got some talent, clearly has the desire, and I think is willing to go out there and play hurt to some extent but he just doesn't appear to have the necessary durability to be an every Sunday guy. We're mostly good as long as we can keep him clean but guys like this tend to find the injuries regardless of what you do.
Hey, we could get lucky. Even Chris Chandler QB'd a team to a Super Bowl once.
We need to be keeping an eye open for his eventual replacement. I'm really thinking next year or two we draft a rookie QB. Hopefully when that guy appears in the draft and we take him the rest of the offense will be in place and ready to start making some noise.
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It's my biiiiiiiirthday today! It's also Earth Day. Which makes it my b-earth-day.
Boo and I spent this past saturday doing our semi-traditional birthday celebration - a visit to the zoo. I love a good themed outfit, so obviously I had to wear my new animal print crop top. I mean, come on. It only made sense. And my friends, the giraffes, told me they appreciated the sentiment.
crop top: Topshop
jacket: H&M
skirt: H&M
bag: ONA (won in a giveaway)
shoes: c/o Big Buddha
This was a casual, weekend, errand - running outfit. Boo and I headed to Crompton Collective in Worcester (like we do every few weeks), to check up on my shopHollyDolly items there and re-stock anything that sold. And then, because I can't leave that store without finding at least 10 more new things that I want, I bought a vintage dress. It's super cute. You should see it. Wait… you probably will. Some day soon, I'm sure :)
tee: Urban Outfitters
cardigan: Victoria's Secret
shorts: DIY-ed
necklace: shopHollyDolly
bag: Apple & Bee
shoes: c/o Big Buddha
I'm completely smitten with these pants. And this comfy outfit.
Over the weekend, Boo and I headed into Boston for a date
night day. We wandered the streets and alleys of Beacon Hill (so adorable. can I live there now?), went to the science museum and played among all the tiny people, and then finished the day with a full DVR and a bowl of popcorn. It was a pretty successful day, if I do say so myself.
vest: handmade
hoodie: Urban Outfitters
pants: Forever21
bag: ONA (won in a giveaway)
shoes: c/o Big Buddha
It is friday, my friends! Any plans?
Boo and I are starting our holiday week early, with a trip home to Buffalo ( and a mini trip to Cleveland!). I'm ready for turkey and stuffing, Tim Horton's coffee, and kitty snuggles. Well, maybe the kitty snuggles. Kiki isn't always the cuddling type…. until I force her to be.
Happy weekend!
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cardigan: JCrew
faux leather leggings: Forever21
scarf: thirfted
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I wore this on wednesday for Boo's birthday. Despite the flashy skirt, It was actually a really low-key day. After spending all day at work, Boo wanted steak for dinner. Sooooooo, we went out for a steak dinner. We then came home and had cupcakes, and went through all of our wedding photos (finally!!). Easy peasy lemon squeezy.
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skirt: JCrew, Buffalo Exchange
necklace: shopHollyDolly
shoes: c/o Big Buddha
I know - I just wore these shorts, like, 4 outfit posts ago. I told you I really like them.
My hair was really frizzy and all over the place by the time I took these photos, and I was sweating profusely, But I really wanted to document this outfit. Proof that I basically haven't taken these shorts off since I got them. I'm looking forward to fall as much as the next style blogger, but the day that it is finally too cold to wear them is going to be a sad, sad day.
For those of you that follow me on Instagram, you may have saw that I was torn between two pairs of Warby Parker frames. Well, tadaaaaaaa - I chose Sinclair. I think Sinclair and Winston are gonna be best friends.
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Efforts Will Concentrate On Van Nuys And Sun Valley Corridor
For years, Sepulveda Boulevard in Van Nuys has been a well known location for prostitutes. It's a serious problem for residents living nearby. Two of them spoke to the The San Fernando Valley Sun/El Sol, saying they cannot enjoy a simple stroll in their neighborhood the same way others can where they live.
Around the clock they hear the chaos and fear the danger that brews just feet away from their front doors. "You see all these women at night, walking up and down and the men approaching them," said one resident, who did not want to provide her name. "Sometimes you hear men chasing them. They [prostitutes] even go into the houses to hide."
Describing the day-to-day situation, another resident said prostitution isn't limited to evening hours, that prostitutes are walking the street during the daytime. "Sometimes when I'm taking my children to school, they're still out there. It's a bad image for the children," she said, adding that the situation is so prevalent and threatening that even she has been propositioned by men in cars.
"They see a woman and they think everybody's the same." To battle this problem, Los Angeles City officials have announced a series of efforts that they hope will teach "Johns" — those who solicit prostitutes — with an expensive lesson and at the same time protect those who are victims of human sexual trafficking.
"These streets no longer belong to the pimps and 'Johns,' but to the families of the Sixth District," proclaimed L.A. City Councilmember Nury Martinez, who stood with Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer and LAPD representatives for a Feb. 24 press conference at the street median along Sepulveda Boulevard, in front of the "Le Rendezvous" Motel, in Van Nuys.
Martinez said a few months ago she went along with police on a prostitution sting and witnessed firsthand what residents of the area have complained about for years. On that night, police apprehended 20 women for charges of prostitution, many of them young girls, who she said are "brought in from other cities to work the streets for a few days and then they are moved again."
The City of Los Angeles is now offering those juveniles assistance to escape that life.
Those juveniles arrested on suspicion of prostitution who agree to enter a program – called First Step –will be referred to therapy, substance abuse programs and services for victims of sexual assault, among other social services.
If they successfully complete a yearlong program, they will have a chance to clear their prostitution arrest, according to the L.A. District Attorney's Office. Adult women arrested for prostitution can also take an 18-week course meant to give them "tools they need to turn their lives around," Feuer said.
The routine in the past was to arrest the prostitutes but the "Johns" were often simply cited. But now "Johns" can have their cars impounded, which can cost up to $1,500 in fees, and must also attend "John School," an 8-hour class where they are taught about the toll of human trafficking.
Feuer noted this type of school has been very effective in reducing recidivism. He said 1,500 men have gone through it since 2008, and only four have been cited for the same crime. Participants who successfully complete the program can have their offenses expunged from their record.
LAPD Deputy Chief Jorge Villegas said the department is deploying two patrol cars along Sepulveda Boulevard in Van Nuys, as well as Lankershim Boulevard and San Fernando Road in Sun Valley — another area which is notorious for prostitution in the San Fernando Valley.
Agents who are part of Prostitution Enforcement Detail have received additional training specifically designed to help them deal with these cases. Villegas added that a social worker from the Mary Magdalene Project, a nonprofit organization which helps rescue prostitutes, will also accompany them in their operations to "try to get them out of that lifestyle."
In the past, police would refer prostitutes to this organization, and only a small number took advantage of it, but they hope the direct approach will be more effective. Last year, 1,077 prostitution victims were arrested in San Fernando Valley. Sixty-three others were arrested for pimping, pandering or supervising prostitution.


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ASU's Todd Graham, UA's Rich Rodriguez join College Football Live
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Originally published: Jul 25, 2013 - 4:41 pm
Arizona State head coach Todd Graham and University of Arizona coach Rich Rodriguez were guests of ESPN's College Football Live Thursday, with each getting a chance to talk about their rising programs on a national stage.
Touching on in-state recruiting, styles of play, facility renovations and commitments to the football programs, the second-year coaches also discussed the challenges of competing against all the Southern California schools have to offer.
Fans who are intense with regards to the rivalry between the schools may be disappointed in how cordial the coaches were towards each other, but it was an informative interview that gives a glimpse into what the coaches are doing with their respective schools.
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Not sure if it's because Spring has finally sprung, or it's just the warmth and sunshine, but I have noticed a definite difference in our little community.
Best example I have was riding TTC buses three times yesterday. Each and every time, the bus driver made eye contact with me, smiled and greeted me, what a pleasant experience.
The bus routes in our community are not as overrun as others, for example the Leslie 51. I use the route as an example because I'd like to recognize a job well done. Yesterday, it touched my heart to see a driver wishing a kid (who is obviously a regular rider) a great day at school. And, I appreciated the fact that the driver provided copies of Metro newspapers for his riders. I say, let's keep the mojo flowing and share smiles everyday.
On a more personal note, the family and I had wonderful adventures at the newly constructed (late fall 2011) Lescon Park this past weekend. If you haven't had a chance to check it out, it's two parks for the price of one! The new construction has see-saws, a climbing wall and hours of fun. Parents can get engaged with the kids, or enjoy the park facing benches along the edge of the play structures.
Just up the hill and closer to Lescon Public School is an older play structure that is designed with older children in mind – 6 – 8 years of age would be my best guess. There are swinging tires, plenty of monkey bars, slides and a tire bridge.
Don't forget to bring the dog – there is a great expanse of green space for running and playing. The path will connect you all the way to Dallington Park, which is almost at Sheppard. Everyone can play outside together and be safe.


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Whilst completing one of my targets for the month, I realised something. I miss my old writing; I miss the way you can see my thoughts roll from my head onto the paper and, here's hoping, into the minds of my readers.
Over the last year I have come to develop a strong love for the written word, I love those poetic ways people can make their points, and I hope to be one of those people.
The Internet is a wild place, one where I read articles which make me wish upon a power cut, more often than not I will read an article which makes me ponder the ways I produce work and my ways of life, then occasionally, occasionally, I find a gem which makes you hang your head in shame, in a way that you are proud at least some people are leading the way.
Teaching the Best
I am no teacher, I never have been and I never will be. I don't have enough patience, believe me, ask for some help on a computer and I will try my hardest, but inside my temperature will be boiling.
This is me making a point. I am not trying to educate you into doing everything the way I do. I am trying to make you think about the way you do things; think about why you do things and then in turn, improve upon your original structure.
That's what Blogging is about
It's true. Or that is what I believe anyway. You shouldn't see these other bloggers and do what they are telling you should do, don't think because they have presented ten ways of driving traffic to your website you should try them all, instead take them as a starting point and expand on them to build your own way though the online world.
Give a Hand, Accept a Finger
You see so many people trying to emulate others, but this just shows a lack of imagination. If you believe in yourself so much, shouldn't you believe that you can be your own person, do your own thing, instead of just copying another person's talents?
Obviously they are all questions which are unlikely to be answered. You can look up to someone, but never try and be them. Be your own person and make your own path.
I Should Follow My Own Advice
Whilst I write this down, looking at my screen with a bottle in my hand, I realise I need to take my own advice. I forget sometimes that the points I'm putting on my websites, which are trying to lead you to more ideas, are pieces of information I should take on-board myself.
Don't let your own teachings (?) just be for others. If you have these great points to make, you obviously have a plan for yourself, so why are you not putting that in action?
Another question for only me to answer, as these are the questions I constantly ask myself in my mind. Now it is on paper I should take action… and so should you!


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Cyber bullying: Only Boys Aloud member shares his story
Shocking figures have been released on the number of our children and young people who are being bullied online.
The information comes from the Princes Trust. They've found 14% of youngsters report being bullied online. 20% of youngsters say they've seen more bullying online than in person
39% of the youngsters have friends online who they've never met face to face.
ITV Wales has been hearing from one young victim, who's a member of the celebrated Welsh choir, Only Boys Aloud.
You can see more on tonight's edition of 'Hacio' - on S4C at 9.55pm.


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The Lower East Side's new space to work celebrates the history and future of one of New York's most vibrant neighborhoods. Enjoy food, drinks, music, and art representing the best of yesterday and today.
Featuring the photography of Brian Rose from his book Time and Space on the Lower East Side.
Music by Mr. Gibbons
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Beer by Brooklyn Brewery
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On to my review…
When I first contacted the Yard about trying their space for a day a few months back, they said they only did tours of their Willamsburg location - no trials, so I was happy to find that their brand new location the Yard LES on 85 Delancey (right next to the Moscot store) offers a drop in rate of $25 to cowork in their lounge space for the day.
The Yard LES wasn't taking credit cards as of Monday, June 17 for drop in day passes (cash only) but Beth the manager was very friendly and welcoming so her friendliness made up for the inconvenience.
There are two floors total that look pretty much identical with small private offices of various sizes. Most of the private offices actually have windows and natural light so if you are looking for a small private office space in the Lower East Side for 1-7 people, the Yard LES is a great option. The photo below shows the hallway and the private offices behind glass on both sides of the hallway. The columns are still being worked on but will get painted over once construction is complete.
The prints on the wall were a nice touch and kept the communal area from feeling too sterile.
Each of the two floors has a common lounge area.
Martha and I coworked in the lounge on the third floor. We had the place to ourselves for the entire day since not too many people had probably heard The Yard LES was open yet. I am anticipating the coworking lounge will get full soon because of its fantastic location.
They are also planning on opening a rooftop which I am really excited to check out once it is open, there are some great views of the city from Delancey Street.
If it's a nice day, you feel like riding a bike and you have a Citi bike rack near you, you can ride it to the dock around the corner from the Yard LES on the West side of Norfolk Street near Broome Street.
What I liked:
The location on Delancey near the Essex street station is nice because it never gets too crowded, even during rush hour, so the commute is not as stressful as going to Midtown Manhattan. The building is an old former bank building so the lobby and interior of the building has character. The internet worked well throughout the day (but since we were the only people it will be interesting to see how the bandwidth holds up once more members join).
Plenty of places to grab lunch - Katz's, Clinton Street Bakery, Pok Pok Phat Thai, Tiny's…just to name a few! This neighborhood is great for foodies. You even have Il Laboratorio del Gelato for dessert.
What could be better:
I am hoping in addition to painting the walls that the library/coworking lounge will get some art on the walls and plants to help prevent it from looking too sparse. The lighting is a bit harsh and touch and go right now in the coworking lounge so hopefully some light fixtures will be installed and the motion sensor will get worked out.
I didn't see any phone booths so I am not sure what their plans are for when the coworking libraries get full and people need to make phone calls.
The doors to the lobby in the entrance were finicky and were locked on and off. There was a table in the lobby so hopefully they will get a door attendant to let people in since there is no intercom to get buzzed into the building.
Lunch: Martha and I went to Tiny's for lunch which has a good selection of sandwiches (even for vegetarians!) with really fresh ingredients and salads. It's a nice sunny spot with big windows and tasty home made sodas.
Happy hour: We went to Berkli Parc on 63 Delancey. It seems to be more of a coffee shop but they have a nice beer and wine selection and a happy hour from selected beers and wines ($5 for a beer or glass of wine) everyday from 4 pm to 8pm. If you need some serious liquor The Delancey deck is a nice place to have a drink.
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Dear Loosecubers, Friends, and Fans,
We are deeply saddened to announce that on November 16, 2012, Loosecubes will be closing its doors and shutting down.
The past two and a half years have been such an incredible journey. From a team of two to an incredible company of 16. From a big idea to…
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I just received an unfortunate email from Jeff Gunther the Founder and CEO of REV saying that the last day of their operations will be Friday, November 16.
It is too bad because this is such a beautiful space in a good location.
I found out about Rev from the Loosecubes site when they announced their Summer Coworking Challenge which you should definitely check out!
The unique feature about Rev is that it is located under the Vitra store in Chelsea so it is furnished with Vitra furniture, giving this coworking space an advantage of having the nicest office furniture of any coworking space or most offices for that matter that I have seen so far.
Rev is located near the Highline, right next to Soho House and a few blocks from Chelsea Market - such a design lover's neighborhood.
Even though Rev is in the lower level of the Vitra store, you don't feel like you are working in a basement, which was my initial concern before seeing the space. The ceilings are pretty high for a lower level space and since the Vitra storefront is all glass, sunlight comes down into the Rev space.
What I liked:
The furniture was gorgeous, comfortable and functional. I had a big desk with a giant monitor (about 40 inches). The desk came with a laptop plug, iPhone charger, mouse and keyboard. Definitely the most complete desk I have tried working in so far. The chair was also extremely comfortable which most coworking spaces understandably so cannot afford to have so it was a luxury to work in the space for the day. Clearly the Vitra marketing with Rev worked on me because I had such a good experience with their furniture.
There was a communal desk that you could work from standing up. I was so into my desk for the day that I did not get a chance to try to work standing up even though it is supposed to be better for you.
There was a nice couch area if you wanted to have a meeting or just not work at a desk for a bit.
The fridge was stocked with IZZE soda and there were snacks available.
There restroom was super clean and fancy. Since the restroom is shared with the Vitra office, you got to walk by their gorgeous office on the way to the restroom.
Internet speed: Download speed: 15.60, Upload speed 5.02
What could be better:
If you are lucky enough to get a desk for the day then it definitely feels spacious but if the space is busy I can see the communal tables getting pretty crowded since the chairs are quite close together.
There isn't space for a proper conference room so if you are someone who is looking for a space with a conference room then this won't work for you.
If you make a ton of phone calls and want a phone booth then this open plan space is also not a good match.
The front door is locked until the Vitra store is open so you have to find someone on their staff of 3 to open the door to let people in who are meeting you if the store is closed; so you don't have the freedom of having keys to the space unlike other coworking spaces.
Lunch: Martha, Jen and I went to http://www.friedmanslunch.com/ in Chelsea Market and then brought our food to the Highline.
This kind of lunch option is when you are reminded of why you work so hard to live in NYC - being able to enjoy a beautifully designed public space that people from all over the world travel to see with some delicious food during your lunch break.
Happy hour: Martha and I went to the bar at the http://www.hotelgansevoort.com/ for a drink. Ridiculously nice views (pictured below) but you have to go before 6 PM before the crowd gets unbearable. The drinks are pricey ($18 for one cocktail) but they are strong. There were tater tots on the menu which seemed like an awesome idea but there are only 3 of them for $9. So don't order them!
Cost: Rev has two plans - occasional and unlimited.
The occasional plan reminds me of Zipcar because you can pay hourly and even by the minute!
The unlimited plan for $249 a month is a really good deal for a plan that is Monday - Saturday 9 am to 9 pm and located in Chelsea with some of the best office furniture you can get.
More details about costs and benefits here.
Since Rev is still new, it is not really clear who the community is yet but I'm definitely keeping an eye on it to see how the community develops since it is such a beautiful space.
This was a really hectic day for me so I was glad that Projective Space was an easy 15 minute train ride with no transfer on the J from Williamsburg.
When things are really stressful for me, it is tempting to just hole up and work from home but I have found that since coworking enables small interactions with people it actually alleviates the extra stress that occurs from being isolated. Being able to quickly vent to someone or just talk about something unrelated to work for a minute helps a lot.
The border of Chinatown and Soho is one of my favorite neighborhoods - there are a lot of calm spaces in between the crowded streets, the architecture is interesting and there are a good selection of lunch and happy hour spots.
What I liked: The location on Broadway near Grand street makes it really easy to get to by train. All the Canal street stops are very close as well as a few stops on Spring street.
The ceilings are high so even though the desks are very close to each other the room doesn't feel as tight as it would with ceilings that are a standard height. The lighting is nice because it warm and bright. It is not the headache inducing fluorescent type. There are floor to ceiling windows that look out onto Broadway so there is also a fair amount of natural light that comes into the space.
Type of people who work here: Mostly established tech startups like Uber, SeatGeek, and IndieGoGo. Martha and I sat next to a developer that day and I also ran into Kat Popiel who I met awhile ago who runs content and community for IndieGoGo so it is always nice to run into people you know. She said she likes coming into work in the space and she gets a lot done.
What could be better: The desks in the coworking space were really suited to 2 people but since it was busy that day each desk had about 4 people working on it. I accidentally lightly kicked the person in front of me a few times (sorry lady) since I did not have enough leg room. Larger desks could fit into the coworking space with a different layout.
An area to take phone calls that is more insulated like a phone booth or room would also improve the space. Since the space has high ceilings and is long and narrow, when 2 or more people are on the phone the entire space echoes and it can be a bit distracting to hear every detail of someone's conversation.
It would also be better to put up a barrier around the one conference table to allow for more privacy during any group conversations and in person meetings.
Projective Space did follow up right away with Martha and I about our visit and I told them about what could be better and they addressed my feedback right away and said they are already planning on building out a lounge with phone booths and lockers up front, and a few more tables to increase the coworking area capacity to 20.
This is another important thing for all coworking spaces to do - follow up with every person who tries your space out. Some spaces have been doing this but not all of them. This is such an important part of cultivating your coworking community. The physical aspects of the space are of course very important but without the community the space is not interesting and will not survive.
Lunch: Martha and I wanted to eat at La Esquina but the wait was too long so we ended up at Cafe Select since we were in a hurry.
The space is comfortable and well designed but the food isn't very exciting, it falls under the category of French/American *not* one of my favorites but since we didn't have much time we couldn't afford the wait for one of the better spots.
Happy hour: There are so many great bar options, but we decided to try Lani Kai which is a kitschy tiki bar with good drinks. We tried it because people we knew on Foursquare had been a few times.
Coworking at Projective Space is by application. They also have another larger location in the Lower East Side which we are looking forward to trying.
It is amazing how much better the Flatiron neighborhood has gotten in the past few years. I really think that Shake Shack has had a lot to do with the transformation of the neighborhood. Madison Square Park used to be very quiet and there were not very many compelling businesses around then when Shake Shack opened it seemed like all the other interesting places followed.
In Good Company is right across the street from Madison Square Park so it is really easy to get to by subway. The building is on 23rd Street on a great block so their location is really desirable.
What I liked: The receptionist was very friendly and the front room had a lot of light. The workspaces are all well designed white desks and each desk had a tulip. Having a flower on each desk was a really nice touch that I haven't seen at any coworking space yet.
It is amazing how that small touch can really add to the space. The chairs made you sit in a good posture but were not uncomfortable. There was a nice lounge area with clean couches so if one of the three conference rooms were booked you could use the lounge area for a meeting if you didn't want to meet at your desk.
The space has soft track lighting and art on the walls (which are for sale, smart move) so even though there are no windows in the workspace (there are only windows in the front) you don't feel like you are working in a dreary box.
In the front of the space there is a larger conference room that can seat about 8 people or so with windows overlooking 23rd street.
One of the three conference rooms. It has track lighting, a plant and art on the wall - it turns a tiny space into an appealing one with just those three details.
Internet speed: Download 15.01 Mbps, Upload 1.42 Mbps
Type of people who work here: Since this space is geared towards women the majority of the people working were women though there were a few men who came into the space throughout the day. The average age of the coworkers seemed to be between the mid-30's to 40's, so definitely an older crowd.
One of the founders, Amy Abrams pointed out that it was holiday weekend so last Friday was quiet but that since In Good Company is industry agnostic they have a wide range of people from different backgrounds such as marketing, social media, business strategy, tech businesses, product businesses and designers. She said they also have businesses that focus on health and wellness and people who are academic advisors, career coaches, caterers, recruiters and style consultants.
What could be better: A bigger kitchen and more tolerance for higher voice levels on the phone. I really tried to keep my voice down but apparently it was not low enough. There weren't too many people on the phone and the enforced volume for the space is pretty low, about library level - so even though I really like the space, I am probably too loud for it since a lot of my job entails me being on the phone.
Lunch: We did not have time for lunch today but if we did we would have had a TON of options - Eataly, Shake Shack, Calexico, and if for whatever reason you really have to impress a client or are just feeling fancy in general there is Eleven Madison and Gramercy Tavern.
Happy hour: We didn't have time for happy hour but we did do dinner at Shake Shack since we skipped lunch. If we did end up going for cocktails we would have gone to the Flatiron Lounge.
More info about costs and options here.
When we emailed SoTechie spaces to ask if we could try out their space for the day they emailed us back right away, were very welcoming and even said they read our blog so it was great to get some recognition!
I wasn't too excited about the location since I am not a fan of Midtown but SoTechie Spaces is located at 28 W. 39th St between 5th and 6th Avenue closer to Bryant Park so it isn't as hectic as being right in the Times Square or Port Authority area. I think that the park really diffuses hectic energy.
What I liked: There were fairly spacious desks arranged by block so you could easily talk to someone who sat next to you but since everyone is at a desk, space is delineated more clearly than a shared table. There were ethernet connections at most desks which I prefer using when available since wifi can be less reliable. The chairs at each desk were fairly comfortable.
Internet speed via Ethernet cable: 2.34 Download & .42 Upload
What could be better: The SoTechie space was longer, narrower and smaller than the other coworking spaces we have visited. The private offices are quite small so people leave their doors open and you can hear all their conversations. There were some tense conversations taking place that day so it made the overall vibe a bit strange. The people coworking in the space that day were not very social. Granted there were only 4 or so people working in the common area but no one introduced themselves to us. We got the impression that most of them were introverts. It seemed like most of the social interactions took place in the private offices.
The majority of the light sources in the space were standard overhead rectangular fluorescent lights which wouldn't have bothered me so much if the ceiling was higher. I tried to turn the lights off since there was a fair amount of light coming from the main window but someone kept turning them back on so I just gave up on that light switch battle.
Lunch: I was really happy that one of my favorite restaurants, Szechuan Gourmet was right across the street so naturally Martha and I took advantage of the lunch special there.
The spicy sesame noodles are super yummy and they also do spicy fish dishes really well. If you can handle really spicy soup try their hotpot for dinner.
Happy hour: We didn't have time for a neighborhood happy hour but if we did we might have gone to the bar in the ice skating rink at Bryant Park.
More info about costs and options here.
Since Loosecubes is an online database of coworking spaces that enables people to book coworking slots in different spaces, features reviews *and* they allow anyone to cowork in their office if you sign up in advance and pay $5 to work there for the day; Martha and I were excited to try it out. It was the first time that we coworked in a space that was primarily made up of the company. The coworkers were the minority in this case which was new for us.
Loosecubes is in a building on 20 Jay Street in DUMBO. It is a quick walk to and from the York stop on the F train and there are plenty of places to stop by and get coffee on the way to the building.
DUMBO is growing and there are definitely more businesses than there were a few years ago, but the neighborhood still feels isolated. If you live in, within walking distance or a short bike ride from DUMBO, it is a good neighborhood to work in but it doesn't offer the diversity of the other neighborhoods of the coworking spaces we have reviewed in the past. If you have a lot of meetings in Manhattan then this isn't going to be a good place for you.
What I liked:
The Loosecubes office is in a spacious loft office with big windows and plenty of light which I loved since I need both while I work. The desks were large and there were monitors that I could plug into. It was great having the ability to replicate my exact external monitor set up at home for the first time in a coworking space.
If you have a bike you can bring it up into the office so you don't have to worry about locking it it up on the street.
There is a tent where you can work, make calls, have a meeting, take a nap or just hang out if you feel like you just need some astroturf in your life!
What could be better: Some way for Loosecubes to more effectively integrate the coworking area into their space to facilitate a better interaction between their team and the coworking community in their space.
I wouldn't be making this recommendation if the company office were just a shared space with no coworking objective but since the focus of the company is coworking they should take better advantage of connecting with the coworkers they attract.
We were given a friendly introduction to the space which covered all the basics - available desks, location of bathrooms and wifi password but since Loosecubes is about coworking and they have opened up their space to anyone to work in for a small fee, I expected them to take a stronger interest in how and why Martha and I chose to work in their space for that day and the kind of work we are involved in.
Since they let other people work in their space it would also be better if they built a conference room or some other private space for them to have their company meetings. It was a bit awkward for us to hear meetings that should be separated from the shared space.
Lunch: Martha and I ate at Superfine that day which has a solid menu and comfortable tables but it is not a great bargain. Lunch will cost you around $15-$20 per person. This is not the neighborhood for lunch specials.
Happy hour: There are a bunch of casual bars close by. The most popular one being reBar, but since we wanted to try something else, we ended up at 68 Jay Street bar. It is a small space and was mostly standing room which works if you don't plan on drinking for too long. They offer standard, basic drinks - nothing too fancy or different but the main benefit is that it is affordable and close to the office.
Special features and costs: Cool tent, ability to bring a bike into the office, very affordable $5 day rate, $400 a day event space rental for a group, $400 a month for an individual desk, $1600 a month for a group desk
More info about costs and options here.
Martha's take on Greenspaces (NYC location) on November 11
Wow, time flies when you are having fun, doesn't it? Laurea already wished you a happy holiday and I echo that and wish you a happy future holiday, too. All of em!
Anyway, on a lovely sunny but crisp day, Laurea and I checked out Greenspaces, just a block south of New Work City, aka 3 blocks south of Canal on Broadway. We walked into a lovely but small lobby and took the elevator up to the 5th floor, right above a karate studio and below a design studio. We were greeted by a very bubbly and nice receptionist who gave us the tour and then came back and chatted with us after we settled into the open area in the back.
The space is split into private desks in the front and communal working in the back, near the kitchen and bathroom areas. There are 2 conferences rooms that have glass walls. As you'd hope from a "green" aka "environmental" space, most of the furniture is reclaimed, giving it a cozy feel. The kitchen area has an elaborate recycling system, splitting out cans, paper and composting. There is also a nice little sitting area with coaches near the kitchen, so you could take a break there. Some people really do use that area as a break because we saw a guy sleeping there half he day with jackets all over him. No one said anything or thought oddly of him.
It seems that coffee supplies are a concern there, because I had to ask to have a new pot made and the coffee was taken out of a secret spot. Good coffee, though! And good to know: da coffee be hidden, ask for more!
Everyone there has a green slant to their work, including various internet designers, writers, investors, someone who works for GOOD and NPR, and others. There are various green oriented meetings there for both networking and community knowledge purposes. Certainly a place to check out if your primary industries are green oriented.
The crowd is a bit older than the tech spaces, some folks seem more established, others seem like they're struggling a bit (we overheard a lot of "I'm working on my resume" conversations). But everyone seemed a laid back. We did get a noise complaint(Laurea and I are talkers and we bring a lot of energy with us), so do speak quietly. We found that noise travels in general in that space, we could overhear meetings in their conference rooms. So, be aware of that!
Onto the random Martha list (you know to go get the facts in Laurea's take):
All in all, this space feels like a real community. There seems to be something about organizing a space around basic shared values. Not sure this is where we'll join, though, I love green politics and putting money where my mouth is, but it may not be the perfect fit. I would be happy to go to events here, though!
Source greenspaces.com
We are delayed in posting because of the craziness that ensued before Thanksgiving. Martha and I hope you all ate a lot and spent time with the people you loved. We definitely did and are going to try to squeeze in some more reviews before the holidays!
Here is my take on Green Spaces which we visited on November 11…
Green Spaces is a few doors down from New Work City so everything I wrote about NWC in terms of the neighborhood is relevant. Canal Street is the stop you get off at to go to Green Spaces and it is in Chinatown.
Most people working in the space were pretty quiet and only a few people were on the phone throughout the day. This was the only space where Martha and I were told to lower our voices and what was strange was that the person who thought we were talking too loud told the receptionist to tell us to lower our voices. Not sure why the person couldn't have just told us themselves to lower our voices - that was like a weird grade school flashback so whomever you were that thought we were too loud you should have just told us yourself and we could have also apologized to you and bought you a drink or something to make up for annoying you!
I was surprised by the number of people who ate lunch at their desk. One of the benefits of being a freelancer is being able to leave your desk for lunch. Since there were a number of people eating lunch at their desk it got a bit smelly for an hour or so until everyone was done eating.
Wifi: Download speed 23.85 mbps, Upload speed 4.89 mbps, Ping 15 ms
What I liked: I like how Green Spaces has a free day pass that is easy to find on their website.
All co-working spaces that are looking to be inclusive should have a link to a day pass on their website.
Amy, the receptionist was very friendly and gave a detailed tour and overview of the space.
There is a decent kitchen, one pretty good lounge area that you could add chairs to yourself to accommodate any meetings. There are two fairly small conference rooms which could fit about 4-6 people max. There is free coffee and tea all day and 24/7 access to full time members.
There is one phone booth which can fit a laptop if you need to duck somewhere to have a phone call.
You don't have to be a part of the Green community to work here but they are aiming to be the hub for the Green community so if you are a freelancer or business looking for desk space then this is the best co-working community match for you.
Lunch: We went to Nha Trang One for a quick lunch which is decent but not the best since we didn't have much time that day to really be picky but since Green Spaces is in Chinatown the options are numerous!
Good happy hour spots close by: We didn't have time for Happy hour that day unfortunately but if we did I think we would have gone to Winnie's for some divey drinks and $1 per song karaoke action
What could be better:
I prefer a space with more natural light. It was a bit dark here but they kind of made it work by going for a library look.
I wish there were plugs embedded in the desks. You need to be by a wall if you want an outlet though there are a few extension cords available.
From an aesthetic point of view I liked the eclectic mix of furniture but from a functional point of view some chairs were more comfortable and a better match to the desks. I had to take some time to find the right chair to work in for the day.
Special features:
Colorado and NYC locations
Event space rental, use of the space to host workshops for $175 an hour and events with a Green community focus
Curated connections, an intern program and a referral network
The costs and benefits for each tier are outlined very clearly here


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The winter storm forced a Newberry church out of its home after part of the roof caved in last week.
Built around 1895, Trinity AME Church can no longer support its congregation, so they are meeting in a nearby community center.
While the storm has compromised their structure, it has not shaken their spirit.
The congregation will continue meeting in the community center for as long as they can but they are looking to rebuild.
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A recent ad in the Boston Herald featured an announcement by the Rockmore Co. admitting to and apologizing for discharging human waste into coastal Massachusetts waters.
The ad, no surprise, was part of a court-ordered sentence, and is something that National Public Radio cites as an increasing trend in sentencing.
Michael Sullivan, a former U.S. attorney for Massachusetts and current partner at Ashcroft Sullivan has served on sentencing subcommittees and has helped increase the use of these sanctions in Massachusetts, NPR says. He says the goal of these sentences is deterrence, but adds that they also are satisfying to the public.
"I think that's what might frustrate the public—when it doesn't appear that the company has been punished sufficiently enough, by simply writing a check," he told NPR.
There have been some examples of publicity-based sentences against individuals in recent years. U.S. District Judge Ricardo Urbina sentenced a former executive of Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. found guilty lying to the Federal Trade Commission to cover up a secret agreement between his company and a Canadian drugmaker to write a book so others "don't find themselves in a similar situation." Urbina also sentenced a lobbyist who made illegal campaign contributions to write a monograph describing the criminal provisions of federal campaign contribution laws and distribute it to 2,000 other lobbyists at his own expense.
In 2008, a Florida judge sentenced teens who filmed a prank and posted it on YouTube to post an apology on YouTube.
And back in 2007, the ABA Journal predicted "scarlet letter sentencing" would take hold and wrote about an Indiana judge who sentenced teens with driving infractions to ride the school bus.
But federal public defender Stellio Sinnis told NPR that sentences like these against individuals, rather than corporations, seem to be more about retribution than deterrence. "When you impose a sentence that embarrasses family members and creates hardship—public humiliation and public ridicule—and kind of ostracizes someone from the community, I think it's gratuitous, and that's just counterproductive to what you want to achieve," he says.
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A Sudbury woman says in-state testing of mosquitoes could save human lives, so she's started a petition demanding it.
Colleen Wright is a friend of Scott Sgorbati, the Sudbury man who died after a month-long battle with Eastern equine encephalitis. She hopes area residents will sign a petition demanding the state open a CDC-funded surveillance laboratory.
This year, federal funding to Vermont was cut so the insects were sent to out-of-state labs for testing. Wright believes in-state testing would save time, and possibly lives.
"An arbovirus surveillance lab would decrease the time form detection to informing the public to hours rather than weeks and that's vitally important because people cannot protect themselves if they don't know that there's a danger," Wright said.
The petition can be found at Dirty Works Laundry in Brandon, the Whiting Country Store and the Leicester General Store.
Click here for more on EEE from the CDC.
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2nd Vermonter dies of EEE
No more aerial spraying planned
Aerial assault on EEE kills 50% of mosquitoes in spray zone
Vt. officials await results of pesticide spraying
Vt. to retry aerial mosquito spraying
Spraying to stop EEE
Vt. launches aerial assault on mosquitoes
Health officials ID first Vermonter to die from EEE
Vermonter dies of mosquito-borne illness
1 dead in Vt. of EEE; emergency spraying to begin
Vt. health commissioner on EEE
Tests confirm EEE in Vt emu
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