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Word & Hand brings together student artists & writers from CG & Wilsonville HS
Students from Catlin Gabel and Wilsonville High School are working together on a groundbreaking program, Word and Hand. Its aim is to build new creative skills in young artists and writers by having them responding to each other's work. Four student writers and four students who are visual artists from each school are paired with their opposite in the other school. In this pilot program funded by the William T. Colville Foundation, the students learn how artists and writers can derive inspiration from each other, and how that unleashes a new area of creativity that most of them—and most mature artists and writers—have never experienced.
Celebration of Schauff videos
Lowell Herr's video
Mark Petersen's video
Cody Hoyt '13's video
Video of the program (scroll down to get the video)
Video: Diversity Conference a cappella performance, "Shosholoza"
"Priority Male," the male section of the Catlin Gabel a cappella choir, performed the South African freedom song "Shosholoza" at the Upper School Diversity Conference on February 27, 2013. The choir is directed by Charles Walsh.
CG team wins 2nd in World Quest competition
Captain Curtis Stahl '13, Terrance Sun '13, Theo Knights '14, and Tyler Perzik '14 placed 2nd at the Oregon Council on World Affairs World Quest state competition at Portland State University on February 17. Nathaniel Hamlett '12, Chris Park '12, and Hunter Ray '12 also competed and finished in 10th place. It was Catlin Gabel's best showing to date, with only one point separating the 2nd place team from the 1st place finisher. Congratulations to all!
Head search – community input meetings and survey
UPDATE: February 20, 2013
The survey deadline has been moved to February 21.
February 12, 2013
Dear parents and guardians,
Catlin Gabel's search for a new head of school is under way, and it's time for our first round of community input. As I will explain below, we are very hopeful that you will:
• Complete the confidential online survey by February 20.
• Make time to meet with our search consultants when they visit campus on March 5 and 6.
As I wrote on February 1, we have retained the services of Bob Fricker and his associate Sherry Coleman—both representing the nationally prominent firm of Carney, Sandoe and Associates—to serve as our search consultants. (Link to letter) Bob and Sherry will be on campus March 5 and 6 to meet with community members and to engage firsthand with Catlin Gabel's culture and program. During their two-day visit, they hope to meet with people from many parts of the Catlin Gabel community.
The members of the search committee are eager to learn as much as possible so that we can develop a complete and comprehensive picture of the school's future leadership needs. Toward this end, and using the information they collect both during their visit to campus and from an online survey, Bob and Sherry will prepare a position statement that will focus the search for our next head of school. Thus, we need your help. The more people participate either in the on-campus meetings or in the survey, and ideally both, the better our information will be.
All current parents and guardians are invited to attend one of two meetings.
Tuesday, March 5, 6 – 6:55 p.m., Gerlinger Auditorium
Wednesday, March 6, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., Cabell Center Theater
I would ask all community members, whether they are able to attend a meeting or not, to complete a brief survey between now and February 20. Survey link.
The search committee aims to make the process as open and transparent as possible while maintaining confidentiality as appropriate. We welcome your involvement and your thoughts along the way.
If you have any questions about the meeting schedule, please contact Jill Jones. Faculty-staff, and groups of students, alumni, and friends have also been invited to meetings with our head search consultants.
Peter Steinberger, trustee, parent of alumna, search committee chair
Search committee members
Dave Cannard, Jr. '76, trustee (1997-07), board chair (2004-07), current parent, parent of alumnus, alumnus
Li-Ling Cheng, Middle School Mandarin teacher, parent of alumna
Clint Darling, interim head of school (1982-83), Upper School head (1973-86), retired Upper School English and French teacher, parent of alumnae
Isaac Enloe, kindergarten teacher
Aline Garcia-Rubio '93, Upper School assistant head, dean of students, science teacher, current parent, alumna
John Gilleland, trustee, board chair (2009-12), current parent
Alix Meier Goodman '71, trustee, endowment committee member, board chair (2007-10), parent of alumni, alumna
Vicki Roscoe, associate head of school and Lower School head
Eric Rosenfeld '83, vice-chair and treasurer board of trustees, current parent, alumnus
Miranda Wellman '91, director of advancement, alumna
Jim Wysocki, Upper School math teacher and department chair
2013-14 calendar highlights
Upper School orientations, book pick-ups, locker assignments (specific dates and times for each grade level to follow)
Tuesday, September 3
Middle School classes begin
Tuesday, September 3
Lower School open house
Tuesday, September 3, 10 a.m. – noon
Lower School classes begin
Wednesday, September 4
Upper School classes begin
Wednesday, September 4
Preschool classes begin for half of class
Kindergarten orientation
Wednesday, September 4
Preschool classes begin for half of class
Kindergarten classes begin
Thursday, September 5
Beginning School – all classes in session
Friday, September 6
Faculty professional development day – no classes
Friday, October 18
Thanksgiving break
Monday, November 25 - Sunday, December 1 (yes, it's the whole week!)
Winter break
Friday, December 20 - Sunday, January 5 (note: Friday is a no-school day)
Classes resume
Monday, January 6
Martin Luther King Jr. Day - no classes
Monday, January 20
Faculty professional development day – no classes
Friday, February 14
Presidents' Day - no classes
Monday, February 17
Spring break (note: Friday is a no-school day)
Friday, March 21 – Sunday, March 30
Memorial Day – no classes
Monday, May 26
Last day of classes
Friday, June 13
Saturday, June 14
Reserved days for closure make-up (if we have three or more unplanned closures)
June 16 – 18
New student enrollment for 2013-14
Each signer will receive an email from DocuSign with his or her own link to each child's contract. Each of you must use your own link to access your copy of the contract, complete the form, and add your signature. DocuSign will combine everything into one contract per child, with multiple signatures. Once all parties sign, the contract is complete and each party receives a confirmation email. Detailed enrollment instructions follow and DocuSign help line is available at 1-866-219-4318.
STEP 1 — Open the DocuSign link
When you first open the link, you will see a small overview screen that gives you the following options:
- agree to do business electronically with Catlin Gabel, and go on to review and sign your documents
- decline the contract using the button at bottom right
- finish later saves your work for finishing later
- sign on paper leads to options for downloading, printing, and sending hard copy by fax or mail
- change signer is only for cases in which the original recipient should not be a signer, and wants to transfer that to someone else
STEP 2 – Review, sign, and confirm the online enrollment contract
Each signer should access and sign the electronic contract(s) via the link sent to his/her email account.
Pages 1 and 2: Click "Start" and select a tuition payment plan. All parties need to select the same option. The first signer's selection is visible to successive signers.
Consider tuition insurance. The option to decline ("no") or accept ("yes") tuition insurance must be selected to complete the contract. Your family is responsible for the year's tuition even if you leave before the end of the school year. More information on tuition insurance is attached to this email. All parties need to select the same option. The first signer's selection is visible to successive signers.
Page 3: Add your electronic signature. DocuSign will generate different styles for you. The style you select will be saved so next time you sign, you'll use the same signature.
Complete the billing information. If more than one household is responsible for monthly charges, please specify which charges are for each household and let us know if you would like a statement showing only these specific charges.
Page 4: Choose a payment method so we know how to expect your payment. If you are bringing in or sending a check, please print this page and include it with your payment. If you are selecting method 4 to set up automatic payments for your bank account, use the ACH form on the next page. Please review all of page 4 before confirming your signature.
Page 5: ACH form for people who set up automatic debit payments. This form can also be downloaded below.
After you have confirmed your signature, you will be able to print, save or download the contract for your records. A copy will also be sent to all signers via email when the contract is complete.
STEP 3 — Send payment to the business office by the date specified in your contract
Please use one of the following methods to pay your deposit
- Mail or drop off a check to: Catlin Gabel School, 8825 SW Barnes Rd, Portland, OR 97225 attn: business office
- Make a payment through your bank's online bill pay service
- Set up an ACH debit to pay the deposit and ongoing monthly and tuition charges. Use form and include bank information or contact Mary Ann Rogers in the business office at 503-203-5114 or email@example.com.
Both the completed contract and deposit amount are required for enrollment to be complete.
Helpful tips
- Please contact DocuSign's help line at 1-866-219-4318 if you have questions or difficulties with the online process.
- Contracts signed by one parent from one email are not considered complete. Each signer must complete the contract using the link in his or her own separate email.
- Sometimes we send both contracts to the same email, but in that case each parent/guardian still needs to sign the contract from that email address.
- The forms and your signature are absolutely secure. DocuSign is used for many confidential transactions such as mortgage closures. More information is available on the DocuSign website.
- Payment must be submitted separately.
- If you wish to re-enroll but do not want to use our online system, use the Sign on Paper option.
If you still have questions…
…about re-enrollment, please contact Marabeth Passannante in the admission office.
…about billing options, please contact Mary Ann Rogers in the business office.
…about financial aid, please contact Mary Yacob in the financial aid office.
We look forward to seeing your family on campus next year!
Supporting links and documents
Science Bowl team places 2nd in regionals
Terrance Sun, Valerie Ding, Lawrence Sun, Ben Hutchings, and Nick Petty beat out 64 other teams from Oregon and Washington to earn the 2nd place trophy in the BPA Regional Science Bowl. The competition was fierce.
We congratulate our scientists and the scientists from Mountain View High School for their 1st place finish.
Head search committee chair invites community participation, announces search firm
Dear Catlin Gabel community members,
On behalf of the Head of School Search Committee, and even as the search process is just getting under way, I am writing to the entire Catlin Gabel community to describe where we are and how we intend to proceed.
I should say at the outset that the members of the committee are all honored and delighted to participate in this important process. Of course, the responsibility is daunting. We have very large shoes to fill, and it will be a challenge for all of us. Nonetheless, the committee is confident that we will find a terrific Head of School who will build wonderfully on the many great accomplishments under Lark's leadership.
Let me also say that you should not hesitate to contact me if you have any suggestions, concerns, questions or comments. This is an honest invitation. The committee is committed to a process that is open, inclusive and, to the greatest degree possible, transparent; and we frankly seek your advice and counsel. As the process unfolds, formal opportunities will exist for a great many members of the Catlin Gabel community—teachers, staff, trustees, students, parents, alumni and friends—to provide input. But in the meantime, and indeed throughout the search, you should feel free to share your thoughts; and certainly could include thoughts about who, in your opinion, might be a strong candidate for Head of School. For convenience sake, the best way to communicate would be by email at firstname.lastname@example.com, or by phone (503-777-7231). I would be delighted to hear from you, and I can assure you that I will act as a faithful messenger to the search committee.
I am extremely pleased to report that we have retained the services of Bob Fricker and his associate Sherry Coleman—both representing the nationally prominent firm of Carney, Sandoe and Associates—to serve as our search consultants. The process of selecting a consultant was intensive and highly competitive, and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Bob and Sherry. Together, they bring to the search not only a wealth of experience and insight, but also a deep understanding of all things that make Catlin Gabel such a special place.
As a first step, our consultants will work with the search committee to write a profile. This central document serves to introduce the school to prospective candidates, describes our goals and ambitions, and effectively functions as a job description. Toward this end, Bob and Sherry will visit campus in early March for a whirlwind series of meetings with members of the Catlin Gabel community. Details will be worked out shortly, but it is certain that all constituencies will be well represented, and we hope to have one or more open forums that will allow all lovers of Catlin Gabel to participate.
From there, the process is apt to be relatively straightforward. The spring will largely be devoted to building the applicant pool. During the summer, our consultants, along with the search committee, will work to construct a short list of preferred candidates and, from there, a small set of semi-finalists for the search committee to interview face to face. On the basis of these interviews, and if all goes according to plan, we hope to have perhaps two or three finalists on campus for open, public interviews, possibly as early as mid-to late-September. We would like to be able to announce our new Head of School sometime in October.
Of course, the most rigorous and well-conceived plan rarely unfolds exactly as anticipated. We are searching in a complex environment, and this may indeed require us to be flexible. As contingencies arise, we will endeavor to keep you posted. Be assured, in any case, that we are strongly committed to finding just the right person for Catlin Gabel, and to do so in a way that is fully faithful to the spirit and tradition of the school.
On behalf of the search committee, I can say that we very much look forward to working with the entire Catlin Gabel community. And again, I would be delighted to learn of any thoughts you might have regarding this very important project.
Peter Steinberger, Chair
Head of School Search Committee
19 students receive a record-breaking 45 awards from the Portland Metro Scholastic Art Competition
Congratulations to the following Upper School students who helped Catlin Gabel sweep the competition! Several students won more than one award.
Xander Balwit, Matt Junn, Fiona Noonan, Maya Rait, and Zoe Schlanger earned Gold Key honors.
Matt Junn won Silver Key honors for his entire portfolio and for individual pieces.
Other Silver Key honors were awarded to works by Katie Fournier, Max Luu, Hayle Meyerhoff, Nadya Okamoto, Kristin Qian, Craig Robbins, Hannah Rotwein, Zoe Schlanger, Alexandra van Alebeek.
Honorable mention recipients are Violeta Alvarez, Anna Dodson, Adele English, Kelsey Hurst, Matt Junn, Kallisti Kenaley-Lundberg, Thomas Newlands, Fiona Noonan, Craig Robbins, Hannah Rotwein, Zoe Schlanger, and Alexandra van Alebeek.
Next stop regionals, followed by the national competition.
Congratulations to national skating champions 7th grader Chloe Lewis and 9th grader Logan Bye!
Memorial celebration for Schauff on Sunday, February 17, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Catlin Gabel
Beloved former headmaster Manvel Schauff Schauffler died on January 8.
Video of Upper Schoolers and Japanese visitors playing Jankenpon
Upper School students honored and surprised their guests from Gifu Kita High School on January 9, 2013, with a twist on the Japanese game of Jankenpon (rock, paper, scissors).
Read the latest edition of the CatlinSpeak student newspaper
Oregonian runs story about seafood expert Duncan Berry '74
Beloved former headmaster Manvel (Schauff) Schauffler has died
Dear Catlin Gabel community member:
I am writing with the heartbreaking news that Manvel Schauffler (known to everyone as Schauff), beloved headmaster of Catlin Gabel from 1967 to 1980, has died. He was 88.
Along with the legions of students, faculty-staff, parents, and friends who adored Schauff, I am ever grateful that I had the privilege of knowing him. When I least expected it, and sometimes when I most needed it, I would receive a letter from Schauff cheering me on and letting me know he understood the challenges and joys of leading the school. His support and guidance have meant so much to me. I will always treasure my collection of Schauff's letters, which are tied together with a blue ribbon in my top desk drawer.
Schauff began working at Catlin Gabel School (then called Catlin Hillside) in 1951. In his years at Catlin Gabel he taught 8th grade U.S. history and social studies; coached basketball, track and field, and soccer; led ski trips and camping trips; directed plays; helped to run the famous Catlin Gabel Rummage Sale; taught countless students to make a wooden boat or light a Coleman camp stove; and reminded young people over and over to leave a place cleaner than they found it, to shake hands with a firm grip, and to exercise their right to vote. He brought Catlin Gabel to national prominence with his work on the board of the National Association of Independent Schools. Schauff celebrated Catlin Gabel's progressive, creative, experiential approach in and out of the classroom.
Schauff's mark on Catlin Gabel included a de-emphasis on grades. Drawing on his philosophy that students are at the center of education and their voices should be heard, he made the student body president an ex officio member of the board of trustees and brought each year's president to the NAIS annual conference. Working with students, he established a dress code for the Upper School ("Clothing shall be neat and clean and appropriate to the day and the task at hand") in 1967-68, a time of great tension over what young people wore.
Everyone who knew Schauff will remember these favorite expressions: "I'll take three volunteers - you, you, and you," "Be sure to take care of each other," "Never put a hot pancake on a cold plate," "Lady with a baby," and "The sun always shines on the righteous."
Schauff Circle, at the crossroads of our campus, was dedicated on June 14, 2003, and serves as a reminder of Schauff's ability to bring together people of all ages and all walks of life.
You may read Schauff's full bio on the Catlin Gabel website.
Schauff is survived by his wife, Verna; his daughters, Robin '68 (Peter) and Deborah '70; his son, Allen '73 (Cyndy); and his grandchildren Robin Macartney '01 and Alex Macartney '06.
Mail cards to:
Verna Schauffler
7539 SW Esther Ct
Portland, OR 97223
The family asks that gifts in Schauff's memory be designated to financial aid at Catlin Gabel, Bush, Hyla, or Explorer West schools, or to any school or program that nurtures and supports young people in their middle school years.
The family suggests some good ways to honor Schauff: cook a pancake, chop some wood, ride a ferry, sail a boat, register to vote.
Lark Palma
Head of School
Welcome to our friends from Gifu Kita School in Japan!
Fourteen students and two teachers from Gifu Kita Senior High School in Japan are visiting Catlin Gabel from January 4 to 11.
Catlin Gabel and Gifu Kita have had a sister school relationship since 1992. We value our shared history of hosting students in homestays and classrooms, and introducing each other to our respective cultures. We have learned so much from each other!
For a real treat, come to the Upper School assembly on Monday, January 7, from 11:25 a.m. to 12:25 p.m. Our guests from Japan always put on an amazing performance at this highlight event.
More about Gifu Kita High School
Gifu Kita Senior High School is located in the north end of Gifu City in Gifu Prefecture, Japan. For more than 70 years, Gifu Kita High School has prided itself on academic excellence and its ability to provide a wide range of extracurricular activities to its more than 1,000 students.
As one of the top-ranked schools in Gifu Prefecture, almost all of their students apply to go to university following graduation, with the vast majority attending private or national universities.
Gifu Kita also offers a wide range of sports and cultural clubs. A number of these clubs have participated in National and Tokai District Competitions over the last few years.
Freshman Julien Leitner gets national media attention from Huffington Post
Lark's parent book group
Parents schoolwide are encouraged to read Creating Innovators: The Making of Young People Who Will Change the World by Tony Wagner. In this book, education expert Tony Wagner explores how schools and parents can cultivate the next generation of creative thinkers and doers who will drive our economy.
Lark will lead a discussion on February 13 at 8:30 a.m. (stay tuned for location). Lark highly recommends this book, even if you are unable to attend the discussion.
Limited copies of the book are available in our bookstore in the lower level of the Barn. It is also readily available at Amazon.
Link to Tony Wagner TED talk


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NNSA team wraps up readiness review at Y-12's uranium storage facility
A 22-member team from the National Nuclear Security Adminstation today wrapped up its "operational readiness review" at the new $549 million storage facility for highly enriched uranium at the Y-12 nuclear weapons plant.
NNSA spokesman Steven Wyatt said there were some "pre-start issues" identified during the review,but he didn't immediately have info on how many. "Once those have been addressed, we'll proceed with the recommendation to headquarters to authorize start-up," he said.
NNSA Administrator Tom D'Agostino is the authorization official for the project, known as the Highly Enriched Uranium Materials Facility, and he will have the final say-so on when the Y-12 contractor (B&W) can begin loading the plant's inventory of enriched uranium into the new facility.
"We expect to meet or possibly exceed the projected start of mid-February," Wyatt said. "We're very anxious, eager, to get started. It's very important to the future of Y-12. We want to get there as quickly as possible."
Richard Crowe, an engineer from NNSA headquarters, headed the HEUMF readiness review. Other members of the team included: Jody Eggleston, NNSA Service Center (SC); Jeffry Roberson, NA-17; Xavier Aponte, Nevad Site Office; Fred Bell, Los Alamos Site Office; Gabrielle Davenport, NA-70; Edwin Deshong, Savannah River Site Office; James Dyke, Nevada Site Office; Garet Johnson, NA-70; David Hall, NNSA SC; Jerry Hicks, NNSA SC; Vicki Locklair, NA-43; James Lockridge, HSS; Nate Morley, NNSA SC; Robert Robb, Livermore Site Office; Sandra Robinson, SAIC; Patrick Smith, Patrick, ORO; Edward Stafford, HSS; Eric Swanson, NNSA SC; Gladys Udenta, Future Leader Program; Mario Vigliani, HSS; and Denise Webb, NNSA SC.

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A PPI claim company admin manager illegally pocketed more than £90,000 of compensation and used it to fund a breast enhancement, a car and shopping sprees, a court has heard.
The actions of Louise Hitchen, 27, had wider implications for her company and colleagues, some of whom lost their jobs because of the cost to the firm.
At Liverpool Crown Court today, she was sentenced to 12 months in prison after admitting two counts of fraud by abuse of position of trust.
Hitchen, of School Street, Newton-Le-Willows, was employed by Hardwick Financial Solutions LTD - a company that deal with Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) claims and settlements to clients - in 2011 as an admin manager.
The company is based in Goose Green, Wigan.
Following poor performance, Hitchen left the office on October 19, 2012, and did not return for her next shift. She later resigned.
In December 2012, Hitchen's former line manager was contacted by a customer who was querying where her compensation was.
An investigation was launched and it was established that the client's money had been paid into Hitchen's account, rather than the account of Hardwick Financial Solutions LTD.
Some funds were returned by Hitchen, including a Vauxhall Astra convertible that she had bought.
The firm also discovered electronic and paper records of transactions had been deleted so they had no way of establishing whether any other funds had been stolen.
A further client then contacted the firm in March 2013, who was claimed to be owed cash.
Police were called and an investigation was launched.
Hitchen's bank accounts were checked and 15 transfers were identified that had come from two companies who settle claims with Hardwick Financial Solutions LTD.
The total payments into Louise Hitchen's bank account was £93,250.56, £23,849.98 of which has been repaid by her.
The money was used to pay for a breast enhancement, a car and numerous transactions were made at food and retail outlets.
Detective Constable Mark Edwards, from Greater Manchester Police's Volume Fraud Team, said: "In the space of about four months Louise Hitchen stole close to £100,000.
"With the exception of the cosmetic surgery and car - which has since been returned - Hitchen frittered away much of the cash on shopping sprees and trips out.
"The cost to Hardwick Financial Solutions LTD has been significant and has included staff losing their jobs but the only person Louise thought about while she had her 'hand in the till' was herself."


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EYEWITNESS LOCAL NEWSBookmobiles Make Stop At West Virginia Capitol For Library Day
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Reported: Jan. 23, 2014 10:22 AM EST
Updated: Jan. 23, 2014 12:36 PM EST
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Jeff Morris) – Popular books get a lot of mileage when it comes to reading. At the West Virginia Capitol Thursday, people are getting a chance to see whole collections of books on wheels.
Bookmobiles from Kanawha, Raleigh, Summers, Fayette and Mercer counties were scheduled to be parked behind the Capitol beginning at 9 a.m., according to a news release from the West Virginia Library Association.
The bookmobiles are making a stop at the Capitol as part of the annual Library Day that is conducted during the legislative session. West Virginia libraries and representatives from the West Virginia Library Association will be hosting displays in the Capitol and meeting with legislators to ask them to support libraries in the state.
Currently, seven bookmobiles operate in West Virginia. Last year, about 90,000 people visited the local bookmobile in their county.
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That the Mavericks went on a 9-1 run to make five-point lead a 13-point lead when Dirk Nowitzki sat with four minutes left in the third actually explains quite a bit about the Kings defense. All game, Spencer Hawes and Andres Nocioni had forced Dirk into tough shots, and unfortunate misses. Defending Dirk, securing rebounds and getting back in transition was basically what Sacramento had done right on defense. Meanwhile, Jason Kidd got open jumpers, Rodrigue Beaubois did whatever he wanted and J.J. Barea sliced through the lane. But Dirk had been limited, and that appeared to be all that mattered.
It showed, when Dirk sat and the Kings defense just fell apart. So focused on stopping the sun, all the planets collided at the rim in the void. But the allusion lives: Dirk was defended well for three quarters, Dallas didn't score 120, ergo "solid defensive effort from the young Kings." Yes, yes, no. The Mavericks offense hummed. One hundred and eight points on ninety-one possessions. Too efficient. Too good.
Really, all you can take away from that defensive effort is that
a. Nocioni really pisses Dirk off, something we already knew,
b. the Kings can get defensive boards against poor offensive rebounding teams,
c. the Kings have trouble closing on shooters, and
d. the Kings have massive problems with fast guards.
I don't mean to be Debbie Downer, but come on. That was a bad defensive game. The team is improving, but it's mostly on offense. Almost exclusively on offense. This squad has a loooooooong way to go on defense. They can't even see the finish line. The finish line is on Mars, basically. Maybe Neptune.
Beno Udrih, so brilliant in the first half, went icy in the second, just 1-of-5 for three points. Tyreke Evans did the opposite: 1-of-5 in the first half, 8-10 in the second. Of course, he also racked up the turnovers in the second half (five of his six for the game), and he really does look a bit tired. Omri Casspi, who has looked tired lately, attacked the offensive glass well but couldn't get his floor game or defense going, and when (for whatever reason, good or bad) Nocioni gets minutes, Omri's going to be an afterthought.
Cheers to Carl Landry, and heck, cheers to Spencer Hawes. Seventeen rebounds for the starting frontcourt, and only nine offensive rebounds in 40 opportunities for the Mavericks.


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DCCC on retraction: Comments made about Sheldon Adelson on 6/29, 7/2 "unsubstantiated allegations" that were "untrue and unfair."—
Matthew Keys (@ProducerMatthew) August 02, 2012
On June 29 and July 2, 2012, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued statements suggesting that billionaire casino magnate Sheldon Adelson donated to Republican causes using money earned from involvement in a Chinese prostitution ring. A lawyer acting on Adelson's behalf wrote to the DCCC press secretary on July 17, threatening a lawsuit if the DCCC did not issue a retraction. You can read the letter in its entirety here.
Today, the DCCC officially retracted its earlier statements:
In press statements issued on June 29 and July 2, 2012, the DCCC made unsubstantiated allegations that attacked Sheldon Adelson, a supporter of the opposing party. This was wrong. The statements were untrue and unfair and we retract them. The DCCC extends its sincere apology to Mr. Adelson and his family for any injury we have caused.
Additionally, any references to Adelson and profits from prostitution have been scrubbed from the DCCC website. As far as Twitter goes, however, the DCCC has remained silent. This is its most recent tweet:
Please retweet – Get your FREE I Love Obamacare sticker here —> dems.me/QyeyoK—
DCCC (@dccc) August 02, 2012
That was well over three hours ago.
The DCCC is taking major heat for its stunts, and rightfully so:
Adelson: 1; Dem Party: 0. @DCCC says its "unsubstantiated allegations" were "wrong. The statements were untrue & unfair & we retract them."—
Kenneth P. Vogel (@kenvogel) August 02, 2012
Dem mea culpa week. 1st Dan Pfeiffer apologizes to Charles Krauthammer. Now @DCCC "extends its sincere apology to Mr. Adelson."—
Kenneth P. Vogel (@kenvogel) August 02, 2012
@SMjaniczek she really thinks it's sufficient that the DCCC apologized for seriously slandering a prominent public figure. @EdiblyOrganic—
Sister Toldjah (@sistertoldjah) August 02, 2012
So the @dccc retracted its slander of Sheldon Adelson.
When do they retract & apologize for all the other class warfare horse-shit?—
Remulak MoxArgon (@moxargon) August 02, 2012
The DCCC, DNC, @DavidAxelrod et al stoop to new lows each and every day. It would be funny if it weren't so damaging to public discourse.—
Sheryl (@sav01) August 02, 2012
@wbconservative Major mistake on the DCCC. Adelson is not a public figure, and obviously, it was a slander comments from them.—
Carmen G Pastor (@cgpb) August 02, 2012
Wow. When was the last time a committee issued a retraction like this one from the @dccc?—
Shira Toeplitz (@shiratoeplitz) August 02, 2012
@shiratoeplitz Never. Because no committee's ever gone so far beyond bounds of professional & human decency as @dccc went w/ Sheldon Adelson—
NY for Mitt (@NY4Mitt) August 02, 2012
It took DCCC month+ to issue retraction, hope Sheldon Adelson files libel/slander lawsuit & takes them 2 the cleaners politi.co/PEU1be—
NY for Mitt (@NY4Mitt) August 02, 2012
Love means you never have to say you're sorry. Both White House & DCCC issue apologies this week to conservatives for some way uncool stuff—
SalenaZito (@SalenaZitoTrib) August 02, 2012
The DCCC just realized its source was Harry Reid MT @sistertoldjah Democrat liars admit they were liars: DCCC apologize to Sheldon Adelso—
David Jack Smith (@davidjacksmith) August 02, 2012
So if the DCCC can retract its claims against Sheldon Adelson, does that mean Reid's retraction on Mitt is coming soon? #twelfthofnever—
Jon Ralston (@RalstonFlash) August 02, 2012
We're not holding our breath.
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Monday, March 31, 2008
Meme Monday
What three kitchen items do you use the most often? My chef's knife, my microwave, and my coffee maker. Oh, I almost forgot - my crockpot!
What kitchen gadget do you wish you had? A large rectangle baking stone.
What kitchen gadget do you never use/wish you hadn't spent the money for? The ice pick. My MIL bought it for me (she LOVES ice) and she might use it when she comes over, but I rarely use ice.
What is your favorite cookbook? (Link if you can!) Betty Crocker and Deceptively Delicious
Who is your cooking inspiration? My grandma, my mom, and my sister!
What are the three most important items on your spice rack? Garlic powder, cinnamon, and salt.
What are three recipes that you use all the time? Crockpot lasagna (see here or here), my semi-homemade spaghetti sauce, miracle mashies.
Can you share a cooking secret? I use a lot of vegetable purees in my cooking to ramp up the nutritional value, and I am not afraid to experiment!
What is your greatest cleaning secret? I use Clorox or Lysol cleaning wipes all the time.
What is your favorite thing to clean? Um, nothing. Favorite and clean should never ever be in the same sentence.
What is your least favorite thing to clean? The bathroom.
What is your most embarrassing housekeeping moment? They happen all the time - dust on the mini-blinds, dust bunnies in the corners, water spots on the bathroom mirrors, and dirty dishes in the sink.
Who do you tag to do this next? Whoever wants to do this! Let me know that you did this meme and I'll stop by!
I was tagged by Marsha for the Who Are You Meme.
1. The rules of the game get posted at the beginning.
2. Each player answers the questions about themselves.
3. At the end of the post, the player than tags 5 people and posts their names, then leaves a comments on those five blogs letting them know they've been tagged.
What was I doing 10 years ago - In 1998, I was in my last semester of seminary. I was also on the festival committee for Ichthus, the longest running Christian music festival, so I was prepping for the festival (back then it was held in late April).
Five Things on my to-do list today - Make business phone calls, do a load of laundry, go to Target (need diapers!), watch the nieces after school, and business meeting tonight.
Five Snacks I enjoy - There are very few snacks that I don't enjoy, but here are my favorites - Reese's Cups, homemade chocolate chip cookies, homemade oatmeal applesauce bars, granola and yogurt, and basically anything with chocolate!
Five Things I would do if I were a billionaire.- As Marsha said, Become a member of the '90/10 Club' - a person who gives away 90% and lives off of 10. Pay of our debt and our family's debt.
Five of my bad habits. - Being a pack rat, being messy (piles everywhere in my office), speaking before I think. Yeah, this is harder than I thought. So I'll leave it at three.
Five places I have lived.- Pennsylvania, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, South Carolina
Five Jobs I've had - Associate Pastor, Retail Sales Associate/Assistant Manager, Case Manager, Data Analyst, Beauty Consultant, and Mommy (Sorry, that was six, but I had to add the last one, 'cause it's my favorite job so far!)
Five people I want to know more about (a nice way of saying TAG): Susan, Dawn, Diana, Erin, and Jeni
Now, head on over to Melanie's to see who else is participating in Meme Monday!
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Hi! I did the second meme back in the fall, so I won't repeat, but I'll do the first one!ReplyDelete
i enjoyed getting to know you better through both of these memes. that's what i love about memes.ReplyDelete
thanks for the tag. i've actually done this one but a long time ago. i may do it again since you tagged me and since i have new readers since i last did it. thanks.
Hi Heather,we you and I have two things in common,I'm a paskrat as well and my sometimes office space and or storage room(AKA our second bedroom)has every thing in it except the kitchen sink(it won't fit)ReplyDelete
Hugs and Blessings all around your house from my house.
Hey- that is great that you played along with the Kitchen meme. I am so bad about tagging people because I can't ever remember who has done what. Glad you did it!!ReplyDelete
I enjoyed your kitchen meme. I did that this week also. Please stop by.ReplyDelete
I loved both of these memes. Lots of fun to get to know more about.ReplyDelete
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Duncan Johnstone on Penalties
Crusaders bank on Carter to be at forceful best
Duncan Johnstone The Crusaders will look to Dan Carter to help them finish a tour that is in the balance after their disappointing loss to the Sharks in Durban.
Henry backs All Blacks to come good when it matters
Duncan Johnstone PORT ELIZABETH: The All Blacks might have lost to a pragmatic Springboks team but coach Graham Henry is adamant his free-wheeling approach is still the best World Cup tactic for New Zealand and he...
Henry backs All Blacks to come good when it matters
Duncan Johnstone PORT ELIZABETH: The All Blacks might have lost to a pragmatic Springboks team but coach Graham Henry is adamant his free-wheeling approach is still the best World Cup tactic for New Zealand and he...
Blame lack of maturity not TMO for loss, says Henry
Duncan Johnstone Coach Graham Henry was blaming his All Blacks' inadequacies rather than the TMO's error for today's Tri Nations loss against the Springboks.
Duncan Johnstone
The All Blacks' urgent areas of improvement
Duncan Johnstone Consecutive losses have left the All Blacks in catch-up mode with their World Cup opener just over a week away. Here are some urgent work-ons for Graham Henry's team.
Chiefs must break Bulls' chokehold
Duncan Johnstone, www.rugbyheaven.co.nz The vanquished Crusaders rate the Chiefs a chance against the irrepressible Bulls because of their attacking skills.
White tells Boks to attack more
Duncan Johnstone - Stuff.co.nz World Cup winning coach Jake White believes the Springboks need to be more attacking on their away legs of the Tri Nations championship but still backs them to get the job done against the All Blacks...
No rest for the 'wicked' All Blacks
Duncan Johnstone - Stuff.co.nz The All Blacks' Tri Nations predicament and associated sloppy form has forced a change of plans for their break before taking on the Wallabies.
Rugby rules decisions need urgency
Duncan Johnstone, www.rugbyheaven.co.nz For the sake of rugby's credibility the IRB must move with absolute urgency to ratify the recommendations that will finally give the game one set of rules.
Rokocoko saves All Blacks from Munster mash
Duncan Johnstone in Limerick Munster invoked the famous spirit of the their 1978 predecessors but ultimately it wasn't quite enough as the All Blacks came back to snatch a nerve-wracking and precious 18-16 victory in Limerick...
Super 14
Chiefs beat Sharks in nailbiter
Duncan Johnstone A patient Chiefs side struck late to score a crucial away win over the Sharks in their Super 14 match in difficult conditions in Durban.
Sharks pile more pain on Hurricanes
Duncan Johnstone The Hurricanes are stuck in a rut, suffering a fourth consecutive loss with the Sharks breaking their hearts on the final siren in Wellington on Saturday night.
Richie McCaw reveals how he reads referees
Duncan Johnstone Richie McCaw has given a frank account of how he plays the referees as well as the opposition to maintain his mantle as the best openside flanker in test rugby.


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The SINGER 9960 Quantum Stylist 600-Stitch Computerized Sewing Machine has a number of user-friendly features that makes it very easy for people of any experience level to use. There is an automatic needle threader, a top drop-in bobbin system and 13 different styles of fully automatic, one step buttonholes to name a few. The SINGER 9960 also features a Digital Information Advisor that provides information about your stitch pattern, length, and with and the recommended presser foot on an easy-to-read LCD screen.
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The SINGER 9960 Quantum Stylist 600-Stitch Computerized Sewing Machine received fantastic user reviews online and many of the people that took the time to leave reviews said that they wouldn't hesitate to recommend this machine to friends and family members. With all of the wonderful comments and happy customers we would certainly give the SINGER 9960 Quantum Stylist 600-Stitch Computerized Sewing Machine our recommendation.
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My husband bought this machine for me. I only had it for two months before it stopped working.
This machine is the worst nightmare of my life. It has never functioned properly. Will NOT sew on certain fabrics, switches stitches with no warning, etc. Last night, I was hemming a skirt,
machine froze, motor made a horrible gridning noise. This is what I have been putting up with ever since I purchased this Quantum Stylist in August 2010. And, by the way, Singer is not the same Singer that had a great reputation – do not be fooled.
I have this machine for a month. I have been sewing real leather (jackets and
tops) and it is wonderful. So, the most difficult task is a cinch. However, I have
trouble with the bobbins which fill irregularly and later on mess the stitching.
I have not found the best zig zag nor satin stitches yet, and have to work on the letters and the buttonholes. I do agree that this machine is very good and I need to get some tutorials.
Well, if your machine stopped working and IF you bought it new, it comes with a WARRANTY! Or maybe you didn't read the instructions at all. i find these 2 reviews above obsolete, as they didn't give specifics as of why the machines had problems. I just bought one today and can't wait to use it, if I have problems, then my warranty and credit card guarantee will cover my costs, &/or expense. I have an industrial Consew walking foot machine that I use daily to make marine boat cushions, motorcycle seats, and other industrial items, I have a small Singer as a household unit that has never failed me. I believe in the Singer Brand. So there!
I'm with you. I hope you are happy with your machine. I got this machine last summer for an unbelievable price. I had just bought a brand new $1600 Pfaff (paid $900) from a private party on Ebay (so no warranty) and it doesn't work, but this Singer had been wonderful. Not a bit of a problem…it makes a beautiful stitch and is so quiet. The thread cutter is perfect for paper pieced quilts. I hope your machine is every bit as 'perfect' as mine is.
I also had problems with the bobbin–after reading the book–You can only use bobbin size 15J. After using the bobbins that came with the machine no problems. I like the thread cutter. I did have a problem winding the bobbin–looked in book–had machine incorrectly threaded. Any problems I had were user error.
I bought this machine one year ago and did not use it much until late summer. Now I am trying to make some baby items and find the machine hard to use. I do not like the way the thread comes off the spool, it is forever hanging up on where the spool was cut when the thread was new. I find the instructions hard to understand. The zipper foot does not stitch close to the item being sewing when sewing cording. I am trying to make some baby items.
I would not purchase this machine again.
I bought this machine new 2 years ago. I use the machine regularly (at least once per week) and have had no problems whatsoever. Quiet and stitches beautifully. Helps to read the manual, as different brands often have different procedures.
Definitely would buy the machine again and would highly recommend it to others.
i am in the market for a new sewing machine, but some of the reviews are not good. i love sewing and i do not mind making an investment in any produce Singer makes. but i do not want to get a machine that is going to give me problems along the way…….


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The 6-foot-5, 257-pound Kenyan is a world-class rugby player. But he has never played a down of American football and has only watched a handful of games on television. Somehow, the Colts' scouting department found Adongo and gave him a shot to make the roster.
It won't be easy.
Though Adongo calls the transition to linebacker the most logical place to start, coaches and general manager Ryan Grigson acknowledge he is a blank slate.
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Chukwuemeka Iroegbu is coming to WSU this next year as a "preferred" walk-on. He is 6-4 and shot 65 percent from the field in during the 2010-11 season. He is from Franklin HS near Sacramento. In the 2010-11 season he averaged 17.5 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. He also averaged 1.7 steals, 1.3 assists and 1.3 blocks per outing.
He also played on (arguably) the best club basketball team in the nation, the Oakland (Drew Gooden) Soldiers. I guess this AAU team was so fun to watch NBA players would come out to watch them. At least 4 of the guys on this team were top 30 recruits. Josiah Turner (AU) #15, Nick Johnson (AU) #27, Jabari Brown (UO) #17 and Kyle Wiltjer (UK) #22. It was probably hard to get PT with those 4 guys on the team. We will get to see three of these guys up close in the Pac12 next year. Two of those guys might be a little bit of the reason why MoMo Jones transferred.
Here are some highlights of Chuks (this apparently the name he goes by).
He is #24. His highlights come at the 1:55 mark.
Highlights start at the 2:08 mark.
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If you are looking for Norcross High School 10th-grader Maya Kelkar, chances are you'll find her crocheting.
She makes lap blankets for senior citizens with her own two hands, a labor of love that she donates to local seniors.
"I'm doing this to honor my great grandmother, Francis Long's, memory. She passed recently at 100 years old," said Maya. Kelkar's mother, Erin, wells up with tears of pride when speaking about her daughter. "[Maya] has had wonderful mentors," she said.
Kelkar says she would like to make between 10 to 15 lap blankets by the end of the year. Each 30-inch by 30-inch blanket is made up of smaller 5-inch by 5-inch or 10-inch by 10-inch crocheted or knit squares, sewn together so they will cover from the recipient's lap down to the knees.
She estimates that each blanket takes an average of 11 hours to complete if worked on by herself. Kelkar said thankfully that the community is helping her achieve her goals for these blankets by donating pre-crocheted or knit squares, though.
Kelkar, a 4.0 student who is also involved in color guard and is a member of the school's math team, was taught how to crochet by her father. She said she is also working on these blankets as a part of her Girl Scout "Gold Award," the equivalent of the Boy Scout "Eagle," which is the highest award given by the organization.
She said was inspired to pursue the lap blanket project after doing charity work for "Project Linus," a national charity that provides homemade blankets to children in need.
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JONESBORO, Ga. -- Prosecutors began their second day of evidence against Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill on Friday with a former chief deputy who testified he was fired for refusing to secretly tape record Hill's successor.
Hill faces 28 counts of racketeering and theft.
John Gibson was Hill's Chief Deputy from the summer of 2008 to December of that year, when he said Hill fired him.
Gibson said he was let go because he refused Hill's order to secretly tape record newly elected Sheriff Kem Kimbrough, who defeated Hill in the 2008 summer primary election.
Prosecutors also asked Gibson if he was aware of Hill's frequent out of town trips in a county vehicle after he lost the primary.
Gibson said he'd heard "rumors" about the trips, but was not aware of where Hill was.
Prosecutors have labeled Hill a "thief" for allegedly taking several out of town pleasure trips in sheriff vehicles and using a county credit card to pay for them.
Thursday afternoon former jailer Beatrice Powell testified she went with Hill on several of those trips, even though she did not tell that to an earlier grand jury investigation.
On Friday afternoon former sheriff department clerk Naomi Nash also confirmed that she took several out of town pleasure trips with Hill and, sometimes, with Beatrice Powell.
Nash said she managed Hill's unsuccessful 2008 re-election campaign and took the trips after he lost the summer primary to Kimbrough.
She said Hill gave her a $15,000 check for her campaign services, but then took back most of the money for himself.
"Five-thousand went to the cashier's check, the rest of it went to Victor Hill," Nash testified.
Hill's attorneys claim he's a victim of a political vendetta by Sheriff Kimbrough, who was trying to keep Hill from reclaiming the office, which he did in last fall's election.


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I would say this list varies from year to year and although all this products work for me they may not work for other body shapes. All the pieces in my list are just my opinion you don't have to agree.
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Army bomb squad experts were called in and homes evacuated after a suspect package was found in Otley.
Emergency services were alerted shortly before 1pm yesterday at Newall Mount, with the B6451 closed at Billams Hill, near Prince Henry's Grammar School.
Neighbouring homes were also evacuated.
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Donna Day 2014, or The Day I Finally Came Out of Hiding
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Lesions and Masses and Nodules. Oh, My.
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Donna Day 2013. Let's Do This.
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Content Loves the Silence
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I Am 32 Flavors and Then Some.
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Missing My Boy. Again.
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One of the many difficult decisions we have to make at the Press-Republican is when to publish the name of someone who dies in an accident or fire.
Reporters are sometimes called "ambulance chasers," but that implies we take some kind of glee in going to accident scenes. I still remember the first fatal accident I covered. I hadn't been on the job long and was a reporter Monday through Thursday and the photographer on Sundays.
As soon as I arrived at the accident, I could tell it wasn't good. The car was mangled, and EMTs were covering up the man they had extricated.
After he was loaded into an ambulance, I started taking pictures — we don't use photos of bodies. When I was done, I walked to a nearby house to call work — no cell phones then — to tell them it was a fatality. The whole way back to the office, I was fighting tears. I couldn't stop thinking about the man's family getting such shocking news.
It never got any easier over the years to hear about a serious accident. We all have families, so we all know the heartbreak ahead for someone. But we have a job to do — to tell people the major news of the North Country.
The Internet has changed so much for our newsroom. While we used to have no recourse for sharing news other than to wait until the next morning's paper, we now regularly publish stories throughout the day on our website. This has presented many opportunities, as we can get articles and stories online within minutes of news happening. But it has also brought new challenges.
Just recently, we covered a fire in Schuyler Falls. Once Fire Control started calling in numerous fire departments, we dispatched a reporter and photographer and started getting together an online article about the fire, which included the address. We had no idea a death was involved; fire fatalities are rare.


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Join the Flock: Twitter's Policies Spell Doom for Innovation
Twitter continues to surprise me. When the service debuted in 2006, I derided the premise of another social media site. In a world where Facebook ruled for communication, why would such a restrictive service as Twitter even exist? The 140 character limit, I thought, not only limited expression of creativity but Twitter's viability as a mainstream site. I was wrong, of course, as Twitter grew to be a major player in social media. Word of mouth and it's sheer third party app omnipresence on nearly every platform made Twitter work in a variety of ways. Soon enough, I found myself on the Twitter bandwagon, finding the 140 limit a great outlet for jokes and thoughts; being limited in length brought open a new world of possibilities in presentation. Twitter was cool after all, I thought, and the populace began to agree.
But popularity has the ability to change things. As Dalton Caldwell of App.net notes, Twitter started out essentially as a communications tool. Now, Twitter is changing the formula to favor "news media" at the expense of developers and users who favor innovation. This New Twitter wants you to join the flock.
WHAT's CHANGED?
Essentially, Twitter. Starting with their API change 1.1, Twitter has moved to limit the developers who built the platform. Clamoring for a "consistent Twitter experience," these changes mean more than ads in third party clients. No, Twitter is bringing the hammer down on all of the third party apps to peddle their own product. Ryan Sarver, Twitter's platform lead, summarizes Twitter's new limits on third party developers in a nice, haunting quote.
"[Developers shouldn't] build client apps that mimic or reproduce the mainstream Twitter consumer client experience."
This quote in itself is troubling. Twitter's first party site wasn't pretty when it first debuted, nor was it the most functional. The innovation came from the outside developers, the apps that I grew to embrace over Twitter's site. Metrotwit. Tweetro. Twitteriffic. and Twidere. all these apps are functional and good looking apps that expand on the Twitter experience. These are the apps Twitter is trying to kill.
Once a third party client hits 100,000 users, Twitter reserves the right to stunt the app from taking on more users. Tweetro, in particular, is garnering attention as a stellar free app for Windows 8 that has quickly hit the 100,000 user wall. After consulting with Twitter on their next move, developers LazyWorm Apps was forced to re-release the app as Tweetro+, a new Twitter client with a brand new price: $9.99. The quality of Tweetro+ may justify the price, but it raises the entry barrier for new Windows 8 users and will very likely hurt Tweetro's early success. At least Twitter has a first party app for Windows 8 though, right?
Twitter has no app for Windows 8.
You may assume this is anecdotal evidence. On other more mature platforms, such as iOS, Twitter's has a first party app. Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but my eyes aren't lying when I see Twitter's new iPad update is getting scathing reviews. With 438 ratings in the App Store, this version 5 update has garnered 2 stars out of 5. It's not pretty, in more ways than one.
It's not hyperbolic to say Twitter is killing off the apps that helped build and improve Twitter in the first place. Previously with Twitter, users had the choice to pick their client if they didn't like the official app. Now? The third party apps are dying, and the first party app will soon be the only viable option. It's Twitter's way or the highway, but Twitter's way isn't the best and the highway is falling into intentional disrepair.
Twitter is evolving from a social network and shifting to a "new media" role. Essentially, Twitter wants to become your news platform, where you head first to find out about breaking stories. It seems like a valiant effort, of course, but this change also has some downsides. In the name of uniformity for their "news media" platform , Twitter is pushing "Promoted Tweets," to monetize their new venture. (That's a fancy way of saying ads.) You might be asking why Twitter needs to "standardize their user experience" to push you ads, and it's a valid question. 3rd party clients could easily comply and put
Promoted Tweets in their timeline. But New Twitter isn't one for compromise.
It's a puzzling situation that will only continue to worsen. Twitter's hiring motto of Join the Flock sums up New Twitter's new philosophy quite nicely: conform with Twitter's standards or not at all. Twitter's moves, if continued, spell doom to the developers and choice that had helped popularize the experience in the first place.
Twitter continues to surprise me.
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It is all a conspiracy I tell ya' !
No post game thread when Yuni had that big home run to win the game !
I wanted to see if Yuni would again be LVP even with the only run and RBI in the game.
There is only one explanation - Tony LaRussa filed a protest with Bud Selig about how Bernie Brewer turned on a huge vacuum fan in that keg house with Beta t bat. This, claimed TLR, would be the only way Yuni could hit the ball so far.
Bud must be delaying the post game thread to review the game.


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*Kevin drives down highway 80, clicking through each and every channel on the AM dial searching for an A's game, and not even knowing if the game is being broadcast or not, nearly causing 4 accidents with his search*
Being that it is very difficult to track down the best radio stations to pick up A's games, especially in Sacramento, I was wondering if someone could give me enough information or at least some opinions on how to listen in without having satellite radio. I go through this every year.... maybe there is a great link for information on when and where I can listen to games, but I will be damned if I can find it.
I figured this would be a good place to post this since I am sure it will help out many many fans listen to their favorite team. I am also wondering where I can get a list of spring training games that will be broadcast on the radio. I am sick of listening to Giants radio to get my baseball fix. Maybe this information is readily available in some very obvious place, but if I can't find it, then I am sure others can't find it too.
note: for myself, I am looking for a solid list of stations within the Roseville/foothills area.


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My first experience with Devin Townsend was when he opened for Symphony X about two years ago. To say the least, I was not impressed. In fact, I do not think I could distinguish a single note or lyric throughout the entire set. But no matter what websites or reviews I would read, his name would continuously pop-up. So I decided to check out Accelerated Evolution, and since that day I have become a fan of both Strapping Young Lad, and his moniker band. By no means have I ever considered either to be in my league of absolute favorites. Well, for the past 30 days or so I have been listening to a copy of this album on an average of once per day, and now I see the Townsend world with new ears. And although the grandiosity of Synchestra has given me a newfound level of appreciation for all of Devin's work, nothing can match the scope, originality, and passion of this masterpiece.
One of the greatest pleasures of listening to this album is when I finally received my pre-ordered copy. The crystalline production allowed the music to pulsate throughout the house, and there were no more one-second lags between tracks. Instead, the entire album flowed seamlessly from one note, one emotion, one composition to the next with not a moment of silence, demonstrating the cohesiveness and pervasive themes that make this whole infinitely better than the sum of its parts.
This experience begins with two tracks running less than three minutes each, "Let it Roll" and "Hypergeek". Neither is so much a song as they are the first steps on a magnificent journey. "Let it Roll" starts with scintillating melodies which echo folk music, even including a nod to Irish folk with the repeated "let it roll, lassie roll". Though touching, the music starts out sparse. But of course, Devin's production genius surfaces early as the bass and drums come in forcefully, but with overall volume still suppressed. Even after the electric distortion comes in with earth-shattering bass bombs, the song comes to a close before really foretelling of the storm to come.
"Let it Roll" segues into "Hypergeek", which takes the tranquilly paced folk of the opener, and turns the speed up a notch, conjuring images of mystical deep forest folk capering and drinking mead on a midsummer's day. If you don't believe me at first, wait until the saloon piano, banjo (or something of the like), and flute chime in, bringing this joyous melody to an invigorating peak. Then it stops…the only pause on the album…a muffled "AYE!"
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…the wave.
The music charges forth with no restraint and leaves you wondering where you will be whisked off to next, having already experienced something so epic in less than 8 minutes.
Though both of Townsend's main projects utilize a crushing avalanche of sonic force, it has always impressed me how The Devin Townsend manifestation actually sculpts this force into epic melody. And if this incarnation (as opposed to Strapping Young Lad) has become known for creating chugging monsters of larger-than-life grace, then Synchestra takes this grand sound to a whole new level.
And that's not to say that Synchestra is an all-out shiny happy fest, though that's the way The Devin Townsend Band tends to lean in comparison to SYL. "Pixillate" begins with some haunting eastern chanting and a bass line that forewarns of something dark and twisted. An orchestra of sound ensues, all building on the warped foundation before morphing into a more triumphant exaltation led by some exquisite female vocals.
Also present are a few tracks of more straightforward rock, most notably "Gaia", "Sunset", and the closer, "Sunshine and Happiness", and one bizarre freak-fest "Vampolka", which gives way to "Vampira", a mind-blowing love child of dark power metal and 80s hair band theatrics. Whether rocking out, freaking out, tearing through, or building up though, Synchestra pushes its agenda through some of the best metal production around. It absolutely boggles my mind how Townsend can barrage the listener with such cluttered and distorted sound, yet each instrument is heard so clearly that the true intricacies of this seemingly simplistic music can be heard. Synthesizers, layered vocals, crunchy, distorted guitars, bombastic bass, orchestral flourishes, mesmerizing tribal drumming, and the trademark spectrum of emotive Townsend vocals (which have absolutely never sounded better) all fill the air until silence has not a grain of space in which to hide, yet any part of the sum can be isolated and appreciated.
Unfortunately for many metal bands with early year releases, it seems that their albums are often over-looked at the year-end's top lists. For rabid fans of music, this is most likely due to our insatiable hunger for new meat. Still, we all know of those rare dishes that come along whose savory flavors always lurk in the back of our minds. I predict that at the end of 2006, metal fans will not easily forget who gave them meat to start the year. I'll second Mr. Batmaz's call for a bound to be top release of the year.


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The NFL trade deadline rarely has blockbuster deals done at the last minute but the 2011 NFL trade deadline appears to be different. Jay Glazer of FOX Sports reports that the Cincinnati Bengals and Oakland Raiders are close to a deal that would send Carson Palmer to the Raiders for a 2012 first round pick.
This would be stunning for a number of reasons. First, after Palmer told the Bengals earlier this summer that he would retire if he weren't traded, the Bengals held firm in their stance that they wouldn't trade him. Second, the Raiders would be trading away a 2012 first round pick meaning they wouldn't have picks in the first, second, third or fourth rounds of the 2012 draft. Third, is Palmer really worth a first round pick? The scuttlebutt going around the league had him pegged as worth a second round pick, at best.
The Raiders are in need of a quarterback after Jason Campbell was lost indefinitely due to a broken collarbone. Adding Palmer would likely keep the Raiders as legitimate contenders in the AFC West.
Stay tuned for more updates on this situation. The trade deadline comes at 4:00 p.m. (ET). SB Nation's Cincy Jungleand Silver and Black Pride are buzzing over the news.


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A light breeze off the water keeps the 80-plus-degree day very manageable.
Life is good.
This could be Key West.
Or Barbados.
Or Baja California.
Or . . . Michigan.
Michigan. Or Michigan's west coast, to be more exact.
And it's not far. Just head south out of town, take a left at the end of the lake, another left at the other side of the lake and you're there.
You can't miss it.
For more than a century, Chicagoans have been swarming to western Michigan's beach towns like flies to a fish-cleaning shanty. But, unlike the flies, they're welcomed by towns whose economies at one time may have relied more on fishing and logging than bed-and-breakfasts and boutiques.
On a four-day trip up the coast from New Buffalo to Muskegon near the end of June, my wife, Bonnie, and I found that, even on hot days, those dunes-enveloped beaches with that toasty warm, powder-fine sand never seemed crowded. And, there's no need to jockey for position when browsing the boutiques, galleries and antique stores of the area (well, except maybe in Saugatuck).
Now about those beaches: Expect to pay for parking (five bucks seems to be a popular figure) to get to most of the town beaches, unless you want to park farther away and hoof it. A notable exception is Muskegon's lovely beach with the lovely name, Pere Marquette, where the Mission West restaurant sits. There's no charge to park here, and the drive to the beach might make you think you're on a barrier island as you look at the houses and cottages along the road whose front yards are completely drifted over with that fine sand.
From New Buffalo to Muskegon there also are eight state parks that allow beach access.
At Warren Dunes State Park, between Union Pier and St. Joseph, we watched families with more energy than us slog through deep sand trying to gain the top of the 240-foot-high dune that backs the beach. The dunes that form on this side of the lake are compliments, primarily, of the wave action and prevailing west winds that drive the powdery sand onto the shoreline and inland. The road and parking lots that separate the beach from the dunes are constantly under attack by Mom Nature as evidenced by the sand drifts that appear and disappear with the whims of the wind.
But, you don't have to be a beach bum to appreciate these state parks. They also offer up a variety of trails for hikers. At 9:30 on a Sunday morning I had a trail in Saugatuck Dunes State Park, north of Saugatuck, all to myself. Well, that's not totally true. The female white-tailed deer that was munching on vegetation about 50 feet off the trail shared the morning with me, while maintaining a wary eye.


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Beautiful, it brings me back to the atmospheres of a shorcut I love, "Cashback" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siXe9XC723s :)
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