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WHILE mayors and councillors would probably argue to the death to defend their councils' future, for the average resident, talk of council amalgamations probably provokes little interest.
The final report from the Independent Local Government Review Panel places the merger of Orange, Cabonne and Blayney councils firmly on the table, but any changes won't be referred to the Boundaries Commission until at least 2017.
The three-year reprieve is unlikely to stop the councils concerned ramping up their efforts to be as viable and financially sustainable as possible and keeping them on their toes has to be a good thing.
For better or worse the state government has maintained its strong "no forced amalgamation" message, meaning in many ways the panel was always going to be a toothless tiger.
Thankfully the panel's recommendations go beyond council mergers alone and in many respects it is the other reforms that would have more impact on residents' day to day lives.
Suggestions to remove the rate pegging limit giving councils more freedom to raise rate revenue would be of concern for many ratepayers. But the panel acknowledges any change would need further review and consultation. And that is largely the problem with any reform process.
The review panel cost the state government $1.8 million and almost two years since its members were appointed, besides reiterating the "no forced amalgamations" catch cry, members of the state government have held their cards very close to their chests when it comes to deciding which recommendations to implement.
There is no argument proper process and consultation is vital, but there is also such thing as over-consultation.
Historically, ordering a review of something has been a great way for governments to appear proactive while actually doing very little. Let's hope the important and necessary reforms of local government are not another example of this.


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David asks…
What do you think of this tattoo design?
It's a feather pen next to an inkwell. The pen is dripping ink into a little heart-shaped pillow. Along one side of the pen is the reference "Jeremiah 29:11-14″ and along the other side is "Psalm 45:1″.
It's black and wouldbe on my shoulder blade.
pookie answers:
I looked around everywhere, and I haven't seen a tattoo like it. Just the feather pen dripping ink concept is unique. I assume there's some personal meaning behind the design. Are you a writer?
Mark asks…
How much do you estimate this tattoo costing?
I am looking at getting a tattoo in December, but I want to have an idea of the cost of the tattoo.
I want a black tattoo on my wrist (below the crease). It will include "Jeremiah 29:11' with a sun, heart, and cross symbol below the verse. The overall design is very simple, although I am not quite sure what font I want to use.
About how much would you estimate the tattoo to cost? I live in Northern New Jersey.
I have considered the location (below the crease of the wrist) and the tattoo. It has a lot of significance, and I understand the need to cover up the tattoo for certain situations. I am, however, hoping to, eventually work from home as a writer.
I designed the tattoo months ago. I have drawn the design on my wrist in marker and I have been able to live with the design for weeks at a time, and the longer I wear it the more I love it.
The design is actually not that complicated.
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The graphics I want will be very simplistic and black. I don't want to get too fancy with the tattoo.
pookie answers:
It honestly just depends on the place that you go. I got something on my wrist as well. The place I was originally going to go to was very, very professional. They have a minimum of $100. I changed my mind – no way in hell I would pay that much to get a tattoo. I called up another place that was a little on the sketchy side, but still professional, and it only cost me $35. They had no minimum. Try to haggle your tat. Tell them "Well, blahblah will do it for $50 but I heard you guys were better. However, I don't feel that this should cost $75. $50 sounds more reasonable." Have fun.
Nancy asks…
What do you think of this tattoo design? What should I do to improve it?
I want to get a tattoo to symbolize my life-long love of writing and my continuing struggle to overcome depression/biploar disorder and other issues relating that. I've been looking at various designs, and I don't want to commit to anything unless I'm absolutely positive of what I want. (I'm 19 though, so while I am young, I am an adult.)
I want the tattoo on my shoulder blade. It will be a feather pen and inkwell. Along one side of the feather, I want the reference "Jeremiah 29:11-14″ and along the other side, I want "Psalm 45:1″. Then, from the feather pen, I want ink to drip into a heart-shaped puddle.
What should I do to improve the tattoo? I'm open to color… maybe green or orange for the feather (depression/self injury colors), etc…. or even some kind of design on the feather (like a peacock design or adding a butterfly or something like that into it). Should I omit the inkwell and just keep the feather pen?
I've also been thinking about adding "omnia vincit amor" (Love conquers all), but again, I'm not sure.
I know I want to have the feather pen, dripping ink, and the scripture references, but I could use some advice on the rest of the design.
pookie answers:
Instead of writing out "Jeremiah 29:11-14″ and "Psalm 45:1″, find pictures to incorporate the meaning of each verse. With Jeremiah you seem to have done that. There is a ton of great religious art and I'm sure with patient searching you'll find images that fit into your tattoo. Having "Omnia vincit amor" coming off the feather pen is the way I would go. Good luck.
Jenny asks…
What do you think of this tattoo design? Any suggestions?
I've been planning on getting a tattoo for almost three years now, and even though my mind has changed throughout the thought process, I keep coming back to the same ideas (it will probably be close to a year before I get the tattoo- I'm almost 20 now).
I want to get it on my ankle/calf area because it's the one area of my body that I can easily show or hide without any trouble (and that won't compromise my comfortability/modesty standards).
I basically want to get a feather pen (possibly a peacock feather) with two flowers (like in the picture). However, I want to get it with a rose and a honeysuckle blossom as those are my two favorite flowers and they're the flowers for my birth month (June). I also would like to get a bee because my name means "honeybee" and I've fallen in love with that concept over the years.
Somewhere in the design, I also plan on adding "Jeremiah 29:11-14″ in black ink. That is the one design element that has remained exactly the same since I first started thinking about getting a tattoo, so it's a must-have.
What do you think of the design? I might not stick with the exact feather used in the picture (I sort of one a more traditional quill- even if I stick with a peacock design), but I wanted to show a general idea of what I wanted. Do you think my own changes make it original enough?
What do you think of getting the tattoo in black and grey? I'm a little torn as to whether I should go for a full-color tattoo or a black and grey one, so suggestions on that are appreciated.
Thank you very much!
Love you all!
I know that individually, these elements have been done before, but I was wondering if adding my own personal twist was enough to give it a little bit of life/personality.
And I'm still not sure about the color vs black/grey thing. I love black and grey tattoos, but I also agree that flower tattoos deserve some color- and I may not get a peacock feather.
I was planning on getting it on the side of my calf- not the back (although, I'm not against it wrapping around a bit. I think it would probably end up being going from my ankle to halfway between my ankle and my knee, but I'm not sure about dimensions yet- but I do know that it would be primarily on the outside of my calf.
pookie answers:
Full color without a doubt for the peacock feather and flowers.
Black and gray usually makes tattoos look dull in a case like this and I think that color is definitely needed.
I think it's original because of the meaning it has to you, original in a sense of not seen before not exactly true.
I've seen peacock feather pens on a few people and flowers, but this is something you have your mind set on and I love the idea.
Go for it!
Carol asks…
Can you help me with tattoo design ideas?
I am planning on getting a tattoo in December on my 18th birthday. I want it to have the verse Jeremiah 29:11, which says "'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'" I don't plan on getting this all tattoo since it's a bit lengthy, so just the 'Jeremiah 29:11' part. I possible want some small orchids and/or a cross.
I am getting this in memory of my mom, since her this was her favorite verse and orchids were her favorite flowers. She just passed away after being in the hospital for 6 months in May 2009. This verse acted as motivation for her, as well as myself.
So I'm just looking for any possible suggestions as far as the design goes/fonts. If you know of any helpful web sights, that would also be good. Thank you for you help!
pookie answers:
I would just put Jeremiah 29:11 with the orchids in various colors. Where do you plan on putting the tattoo? Location will help dictate how many flowers to use and the font. For font examples, I would just open up your Word program and see what you have available, then you can take that font into the shop and have them match it.
I'm very sorry about the loss of your mom. I know what it feels like. I lost my mom in March 1997 after a 3 month battle with breast, bone and brain cancer. In her memory, I have a breast cancer ribbon with swirls on my right forearm. It's about 3 inches long and takes up a good bit of my forearm. I would go with something that has sentimental meaning to both you and your mom, and something that is going to remind you and give you good memories of your mom when you look at it.
Again, I'm really sorry, but I hope my suggestions help give you some ideas.
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Do they need herpetologists in the military? I'm sure if they do I could make a lot money working for them than I could working at a museum or serpentarium or something. Maybe they need somebody in Florida to remove venomous animals from natural training grounds (i.e woods, swamps, etc.)?
That's an interesting question Chris. I imagine the prevailing theory would be that any dangerous animals in a battlezone would just be shot outright. As far as peacetime encounters, they would probably called civilians in like you. Maybe just hand out your card to the local bases so they know who to call...
I do recall a lot of weird things happening with respect to the public zoo animals in Kuwait during the gulf war. I believe a lot of them were eaten by hungry homeless people.
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YOU GUYS. Halloween is just around the corner! You know what THAT means: it's time to scramble to put together the perfect Sexy [Whatever] costume. But what if all your friends are already going as Sexy Nurse, Sexy Nun, Sexy Cop, Sexy Zombie and Sexy Lisa Simpson? DO NOT WORRY. Everything is going to be okay, because my friends and I have pages and pages of ideas for you, courtesy of this lovely comic and an absolutely epic Facebook thread.
Are you ready for this?
If yes, click below (and click again) for embiggenation:
Note: I love Halloween. I mean, really. I LOVE Halloween. The sheer amount of work and creativity that goes into this unholiday is mindblowing and I enjoy it immensely. So even if I didn't have a host of other issues with the "Sexy [x]" Halloween costume, the sheer consistent laziness of it would irritate me.
I was reading this letter, which is full of very emphatic and violent hate for a neighborhood kid with autism, and I was simultaneously nauseated by what this awful, cowardly woman said and assumed and the sheer number of exclamation points she used to emphasize the hate she was spewing.
I could do one of my usual rants about the shittiness of this woman's attitude and method of handling the situation, but I think the kid's mother handled it just fine. So to the next point: I don't know about you guys, but this is pretty much how my brain filters the use of exclamation points:
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*Soft drink is made with the venom of the Peruvian Flying Pike.
Look At This Fucking Cat
Well, SCOTUS is drunk.
No, really. Obviously drunk.
Those of us who are not just keeping track of the Prop 8 decisions may have noticed the gutting of the Voting Rights Act and the funny idea that racism just isn't an issue anymore. I guess nobody has stopped and frisked Clarence Thomas recently.
So, folks are dismayed and disappointed all over the internet, in my office, and probably in Dolores Park, too. But that's probably because it's raining, and Dolores Park in the rain is dismaying and disappointing. And of course everybody is worried about Prop 8–regardless of what the preferred outcome might be.
So, to everybody who is bummed out about bad SCOTUS decisions, look at this fucking cat.
This fucking cat is the cutest. He just wants to take his fucking giant, fluffy, polydactyl paw and rub it all over his fucking adorable face for you. This fucking cat is working it so hard to make you feel better about today. And today's a fucking bummer. I mean, the fucking VRA isn't worth the paper it's printed on. Seriously, go fucking print that shit out. THERE. You just wasted some fucking paper.
So check it out. This cat's name is fucking Thumper. He has a fucking RABBIT'S name. How fucking cute is that? He has fucking thumbs on his great big mitteny fuckng paws. His feet are practially fucking snowshoes. I have a fucking SNOWCAT. Thumper just wants to love you. When he rolls over and shows you his fluffy white belly, he wants you to fucking pet it. That fucking belly is not a fucking trap, and it's so fucking soft you won't be able to stop petting it. You would feel so much fucking better right now if you just cuddled up and listened to his fucking amazing purr, which gets louder and louder the more you pet him.
This fucking video has music, so if you are at work, wear some fucking headphones. And when you are feeling all pissed off about SCOTUS? Look at this fucking cat.
Deep Thoughts
I am sitting next to my girlfriend watching An American Werewolf in London. She's never seen it before, and I think it's essential viewing. Canon.
And it's just as awesome as the last time I saw it. And the time before that. Just as brilliantly and darkly funny as I remember it. Just as gorgeous. The initial transition scene still fills me with wonder and joy and respect. I still dig Jenny Agutter.
But I think I've now seen the movie too many times.
WHAT? WHY? You may yelling at your monitor right now. You might even have thrown your hands in the air in shock and horror. I hope you didn't knock your water over. …I'm sorry.
Well, it's that I've found myself fixating on things that never bothered me, before.
The first example is the wolfing out. We get to see how intensely painful and disturbing the transition to wolf is for David. And we get to see David transition twice. The first time he's being stared at by a tiny, surprisingly upsetting Mickey Mouse figurine (what the hell is that doing in Alex's flat, btw?). The second time it's in a theater showing awful (but hilarious, of course) porn.
The make up is amazing. The artistry phenomenal. And I? I've spent at least 20 minutes wondering whether it would be worse to go through all of that while under the way-too-cheerful gaze of Mickey Mouse or while watching awful porn in a filthy theater.
In case you were wondering, I decided on the porn.
Yes, that took twenty minutes. YES, I AM TIRED.
But what really got me this time around was that scene in the theater. Not the porn or the transition, but Jack. Jack is talking. Jack uses all the letters. Jack says "schmuck". But you guys.
Jack has no lips. Jack has no lips, you guys.
Jack has no fucking lips. Go ahead and say "schmuck" without using your lips. Say "werewolf". Say "suspension of disbelief".
I don't have much more to say about this, except for to point out that I am watching a movie about a werewolf and his undead hallucinatory friend and the really unbelievable part for me is that somebody is talking without lips.
Deep Thoughts is brought to you by the letter Wine and the number Lots.
**By the way: the first pic in this post is by Scott C. Check out his rad site, Great Showdowns. I love his stuff. You can also buy prints of his work here.
Catsitting: A Timeline of Sorts
This is the general progression for any time I catsit for longer than a few days.
For the record, I did not actually find any cat journals. All cat journal entries are 57% fictional.
In Which My Cat Pouts and Plots
Some number of days ago, I took this photo of my cat:
I rather liked it, but over drinks one evening, C expressed some concern over the fact that it looks like he is plotting my death. So I made this for her:
But then I couldn't decide whether he was plotting or pouting. So I made these:
And now…now I just don't trust my cat anymore. Let's not forget: he's got thumbs. There's no telling what he could do if he set his nut-sized brain to it.
The Misadventures of Bob
In case you missed The Misadventures of Ed and Bob, here's a tiny bit of context.
So, C. has been on her way home from Oregon in a minivan she is not driving. This apparently has meant that she has become intimately familiar with all of the on- and off-ramps from Oregon to California. She may even have named a few. I didn't ask. Seems kinda personal.
So I thought I would mention that sometimes you just gotta take the wheel.
Hoof to the pedal, Bob. Hoof to the pedal.
Solution: Magical Negro
Dear Hollywood,
I am at my wits' end. I have been trying to find work for a couple years, now, and I cannot so much as get a response from the employers to whom I am applying. I am hitting rock bottom, financially. Additionally, my perspective on the world around me is increasingly negative and I am losing focus. In short, with the exception of my love life, which is suddenly amazing (although I fear misstep in that area, too), I feel like I am going about life entirely wrong, and that I need some guidance.
Hollywood, I am going to say it outright: I need you to send me a magical negro. A magical negro would fix everything. Nobody gives out life advice and guidance like a magical negro. Obviously, Sidney Poitier and Joe Seneca (see: Crossroads) are no longer available, but I would certainly love the services provided by Morgan Freeman or Whoopi Goldberg, and I would absolutely settle for Will Smith, because, you know: Bagger Vance. Djimon Hounsou is a real up-and-comer, too—and we all know he is extra magical because of his accent—so if he's looking to expand his magical negro resume, I'm down to help.
Now, normally I'd ask for a fairy godmother. However, while she might fix everything with a wave of the wand, I don't know how I will learn all the wonderful life lessons and find whatever I need to find in my soul without a journey by the side of a magical negro. Also, I have plateaued on my guitar playing lately, and I just don't think anybody could help me with that like a magical negro, preferably one in a battered hat and clothes that were in style somewhere between 1860 and 1960. And Hollywood, you know as well as I do that the kind of wisdom magical negroes offer sounds better when they look and sound like they stepped directly off the plantation or out of some ramshackle blues club in Mississippi or Louisiana. That is, of course, unless he's a displaced African tribesman (also totally acceptable but probably less helpful for guitar).
Admit it, Hollywood: you know this is the obvious and best solution to my problems.
Please get back to me with your plan and method of delivery (e.g. wall of mist, pretend janitorial staff, surprise trip to Africa or the Crusades).
Warmest Regards,
Dear Whiskeypants,
We only send magical negroes to white people. Negroes don't need magical negroes because you are all inherently magical or criminals who either cannot benefit from advice or who need a helping hand from some upper middle class WASPs. We have faith that you will figure it out despite the handicap of also being part Native American, and therefore likely incredibly naïve and in desperate need of protection by white people, who will also play you in whatever movie we make of your life. Best of luck in your endeavors!
Dear Stephen King…
Blog Composition
My dear friend Sasha pointed out that my blog composition has settled into a sort of triangle of topics. And I'm cool with that. It's just not the topics I thought they would be. Witness:
Once again, the cats have won the internet. Resistance was futile. We've all been assimilated. And with that in mind, prepare yourselves for the most recent conversation with Otto, a guest blog from the abovementioned Sasha.
Puppies, Flowers, Happiness, and Light
So, not too long ago, I posted this status on Facebook: "In a weird turn of events, I might be about to start dating somebody who actually likes me."
While to my delight this post received a surprisingly high number of "likes", there was also some concern (both on Facebook and off) that if somebody were busy making me happy, this blog would become, as my friend Mike put it, "all fluffy bunnies and hearts."
Gentle Readers, don't worry.
This fantastic, amazing girl may be making me pretty stupidly happy thus far, but that doesn't mean there aren't a million things to be angry or frustrated about in the world. Privilege and privilege deniers still abound. Wall Street is still fucked up. The Republicans are still waging war against women, minorities, and the poor. The queer community in general is still comprised of second-class citizens in some way or another. Black kids are being murdered by racist fucks, who seem to be getting away with it. I remain constantly teetering on the edge of being unable to support myself. I still suck at guitar. I still work at two clubs. I still ride public transportation. I am still surrounded by other human beings because the stupid zombie apocalypse is late.
I could go on. But you get the point: This blog will never, ever be all fluffy bunnies and hearts. Or fluffy bunny hearts, because I want to keep the five or six readers I have.
I promise: if I have accidentally found actual romantic happiness, almost nothing will change here. The irritable snark is alive and well at terminallysnarky.com. And while I would find it extremely disappointing, this girl could always decide to dump me in some horrible way that includes kicking me in the shins and laughing while I'm down. It seems unlikely, but for those of you who are still worried about the potential for this blog's descent into cheerful bliss, you can always hope for the worst.
Homo-/Biphobic BINGO
In honor of National Coming Out Day, and all of the individuals coming out today (and who have already come out, and who aren't quite ready to come out)—I sincerely hope you lose this game of BINGO:
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Olivia Wilde
My birthday is a week from today, and I cleverly created a wishlist on Facebook of things I really really want.
We've had some movement on my requests for whiskey: I am now in possession of some amazingly delicious highland malts (that's a hint, a loving hint. Possibly an anvil). I have also had some success with my requests for shopping sprees and even the request for piles of money.
But to the best of my knowledge, nobody has moved forward with my request for 1+night(s) with Olivia Wilde.
Really. Really.
Didn't I have a truly godawful 2010? Don't you love me? Don't you care about my happiness? And honestly, don't you think I deserve 1+ night(s) with Olivia Wilde? I do. I really really do.
It's not like we have nothing in common. I mean, look: She's beautiful, talented, smart, well-off, and she has all of her teeth. And I'm smart. It would be a dream match even in the worst of circumstances.
Also, she's married.
Dream. Match.
Think about it, folks. Take a moment right now and think about it.
…Yeah. That's right.
(As an alternative to Olivia Wilde, I will also accept gainful employment.)
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Being Single
One of the things I swore to myself upon coming out of an awful relationship (that capped almost a decade of serial dating/relationship experiences) was that I would remain single until at least the end of the year.
This is one of those things you swear, like when you decide you are gonna cut down on sugar, fatty foods, and whiskey, like when you decide you are gonna exercise more. Like when you decide to do anything you know you should do but are not 100% convinced you really want to do.
The pluses:
- Being unemployed doesn't matter. Not being able to pay for dates or take a woman places doesn't matter when you don't have a woman to take out.
- I never have to clean my room.
- I have the opportunity to get my life together outside of the dating dynamic.
- I am not working my ass off to prove myself to somebody who doesn't appreciate me anyway.
Wait, was that emotional baggage? Oops. Right, this isn't about the women I have already been with.
The minuses:
- No girl to crawl into bed with. I am not just talking about sex. I am talking about that feeling when I walk into a room and know a woman I adore is in the bed I am about to fall into. I miss that feeling of wrapping myself around a sleepy girl, of enjoying the way she feels, the way she smells before I drift off to sleep.
- No sex. Just because it wasn't necessarily an element of the above doesn't mean it's not an element. My mouth and my hands miss skin. My ears miss sounds. I am not going to tell you what my tongue misses, but you can guess.
- No license to stare. I don't know about you, but I love looking at the women I am with. If I could I would just rest my chin on my hand and look. They put up with that better if they are sleeping with me.
- No license to tell her how hot I think she is. Generally, I don't get to tell the devastatingly hot women around me how lovely I think they are (apart from those friends who think —tragically—that I am harmless). When I am dating I get to do that. Regularly.
- I miss having somebody I can wrap myself around, or grab by her belt loop and pull toward me. I miss finding dark corners for smooches and looking across the room to see that she is just as distracted as I am at the idea of those smooches. I miss that level of intimacy.
But where was I? Oh yeah, remaining single until the end of the year.
How am I supposed to do that when I find myself so totally enchanted? Some rules were made to be broken. Those rules include reducing: sugar, butter, bacon, whiskey, and women.
Zombie Apocalypse
Zombies have become so popular we even have a television show about them, now. They have a dance troupe, and small children have been known to stalk me, growling: "brains!". I think one might recently have been voted into office (a zombie, not a small child. Actually, probably both).
More importantly, I have noticed that the majority of zombie flicks generally view the zombie apocalypse as a bad thing. But as a single, unemployed American lacking in basic health care, I have to say: is it, really?
I woke up this morning with the knowledge that I am still jobless and almost out of the inhaler that keeps me breathing on a daily basis. With no national health care option, I am actually kinda fucked.
Then, light bulb!—What if there were a zombie apocalypse?
I would be able to—after killing a number of the freaky undead, of course—just walk into a pharmacy, grab some Advair, some Vicodin, and some hair product, and walk right out again. That's right, folks. The zombie apocalypse would be national healthcare. National health care—plus vicodin!
But why stop illuminating there, light bulb? Think about it!
- The mortgage crisis—not to mention the stress about having to pay rent: OVER!
- Frustration with public transportation: OVER!
- Uncomfortable political conversations: OVER!
- Reality TV: OVER!
Okay, yeah. I get it. The price of all of this beautiful freedom and ability to breathe is having to shoot the occasional family member or friend in the head, because if you shoot them anywhere else, they will keep on comin'. But it's only the humane thing to do, folks.
I should point out for you pessimists out there that it works out the same if I become a zombie—breathing, rent, food, political discussions, hair product: all a non-issue. Health care or Hell care? I'll take what I can get these days.


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Cyrus centre of attention again at MTV bash
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Miley Cyrus made her memorable red carpet appearance at the 2013 MTV Europe Music Awards, flashing the flesh in a backless mini-dress.
The former Hannah Montana star wore the skimpy outfit – printed with the words "Please Stop Violence" and the faces of late rappers Tupac and Notorious BIG - which she teamed with thigh-high boots.
The 19-year-old, who is up for four awards including Best Female and Best Pop, was not the only one showing some skin.
Ellie Goulding looked stunning in a black lace dress by Dolce and Gabbana, while Eva Simon chose a graphic printed outfit.
US singer Katy Perry went for a more demure look in a mint green dress and heels.
The songstress admitted she was missing her musician boyfriend John Mayer but has been indulging in some shopping.
She said: "My plan for tonight if I win is the same as if I don't win - I'm just gonna have fun. A lot of girls that I love to hang out with are here, like Rita Ora and Iggy Azalea and Ellie Goulding, I like those girls and we're gonna hang out and have a couple of glasses of champers."
The 28-year-old star stunned on the red carpet in a Zac Posen dress, a vintage headband she bought in Tokyo and Chanel earrings.
Meanwhile, Ron Burgundy - comedian Will Ferrell's hapless newsreader character from hit movie 'Anchorman' - was confused as to which country he was in.
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David Letterman Not Happy About John McCain's Age
"Late Show" viewers must be starting to wonder whether David Letterman hates old people or just John McCain.
Maybe more important, is the host having a hard time hiding his support for Barack Obama?
Take for example Thursday's opening monologue. As the topic changed to the presidential campaign, Letterman focused most of his comedic attacks on the GOP frontrunner and also-ran Ralph Nader while actually not offering one joke about Barack Obama.
For those interested, here was the joke tally from Thursday's monologue:
You think Dave and his writers might be Obama backers, or was ignoring the current favorite to win it all just an innocent oversight?
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Odessa Bowden. Fashion Designer/Entrepreneur
While most schoolgirls were playing double-dutch on street corners, Los Angeles fashion designer Odessa Bowden was unsuspectingly beginning a promising career as an entrepreneur and fashion designer. From lemonade stands in elementary school to selling second hand goods at local swapmeets in high school, Odessa was on the verge of jump-starting a future in business.
Growing up as 1 of 7 children, 6 girls and 1 boy, of separated parents, the strain of living in a working-class household in a fashion driven city like Los Angeles, certainly presented its own social obstacles. But life without designer labels, led Odessa to seek creative ways to dress up her own second hand outfits and cultivate her own sense of style. So when other girls shopped at the malls for party outfits and homecoming dresses, Odessa, without training, was at home stitching clothing pieces for different events.
In 1997, Odessa pursued a career in fashion at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM), where she studied Fashion Design and later Merchandising for two years. Her studies landed her in the wholesale industry working as a Sales Representative and Showroom Manager for Spanish designer Custo Barcelona for four years, while simultaneously working as a consultant for Churchgirl by Ta-ning. Despite her employment, she remained creative, designing and selling her own styles and creating a buzz along the way.
With all the curiosity Odessa's designs were raising on the street, an encounter with a stylist inquiring about the designer who created the tops she was selling, let to an arbitrary answer "Nobody," and hence the birth of Nobody Jones. Like cosmic intervention, the name has developed its own significance and meaning, and now represents a brand of style that makes it possible for ordinary people to keep up with the Jones' and current fashion trends at prices that everybody can afford.
Odessa's Nobody Jones boutique is an urban inspired haven outfitted for the chic and cheap. The designer's sexy, feminine-fun motif draws fashionistas from neighboring cities to visit her colorful, hip shop replete with international imports and above average street wear. Local designers get a hand in the business, as they are able to showcase their styles in her store. Nobody Jones is the local spot for the community to get a first look at the latest in fashion trends.
Future plans for Odessa include expanding the Nobody Jones franchise to include chain stores in New York, Atlanta and Miami, with new apparel items that include women's shoes.
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Buttermilk-Cheese Scones
Serves 12| Hands-On Time: | Total Time:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
- Heat oven to 400° F. Lightly coat a baking sheet with vegetable cooking spray.
- In a food processor, combine the flour, baking powder, and butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Transfer to a large bowl and add the 2 cheeses, thyme, hot pepper flakes, and buttermilk. Stir until the mixture sticks together. (It will be slightly crumbly.)
- Transfer the dough to a work surface and knead gently until it comes together, about 30 seconds. Shape the dough to form an even, flat round about 1 inch thick. Cut the dough into 12 wedges. Place them about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
- Bake until the scones are light golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove with a metal spatula. These are best served fresh but
can be made up to 2 days ahead. Wrap in foil and reheat in a 250° F oven for 10 minutes. Store in an airtight container.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 201
- Calcium 187mg
- Carbohydrate 25g
- Cholesterol 21mg
- Fat 7g
- Fiber 1g
- Iron 2mg
- Protein 8mg
- Sat Fat 4g
- Sodium 150mg
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MARION, Ill. - The Southern Illinois Miners announced the Cardinals have purchased the contract of all-star pitcher Ryan Bird.
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The 24-year old Bird will pitch in the Cardinals instructional league this fall and be invited to Cardinals spring training in 2009.
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RALEIGH, NC - People from all across North Carolina rallied at the General Assembly yesterday for the latest Moral Monday protest of harmful legislation passed last year by Gov. Pat McCrory and the legislature. Despite the legislature locking the doors in an attempt to keep petitioners out, a group of 11 people - everyday North Carolinians impacted by a lack of heath care access and environmentally polluting policies - staged a sit-in at the governor's office.
The North Carolina NAACP, the NAACP Branches in Hyde and Beaufort Counties and the leadership of Vidant Health are pleased to announce this morning at 9 am that they have worked out an agreement to keep Vidant Pungo Hospital open.
A small hospital in a coastal North Carolina community will close its doors within months and its parent company says Gov. Pat McCrory's (R) decision not to expand Medicaid under President Barack Obama's health care reform law is partly to blame.
I am writing to you today concerning the state of our nation's health-care system. I am pleased with the progress our nation has made over the past few years. It was good to hear that over 7 million Americans recently signed up for health insurance, exceeding the goals for coverage that had been established by the president's administration.
North Carolina's three largest papers by circulation gave little news coverage to the Medicaid coverage gap, or the number of North Carolinians who make too much for Medicaid without expansion but not enough for affordable coverage on the exchanges, mentioning the gap in only 8 out of 80 news articles since the end of the previous legislative session. 28 percent of uninsured North Carolinans would fall into the gap including 54 percent of people of color.
Last year's decision by McCrory and company to say "thanks, but no thanks" to $2.3 billion – a sum paid almost entirely by the federal government for N.C. Medicaid expansion – fueled many of the Moral Monday protests our state has become famous for.
The state's hospitals were key players last year in efforts to lobby legislators to expand Medicaid eligibility as available under the Affordable Care Act.
CWA devised a simple plan for which they were uniquely suited: drag TPP out of the shadows and into the light - one city at a time - using a medium they understand intimately: Daily Newspapers!
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We still watching The Simpsons, FG, AD, and TCS. Sometimes they all have their really bad moments, but sometimes they can be pretty amusing. Marge is my idol anyways so I still like watching her.
When my kids were younger I was one of those parents that wouldn't let them watch it, but they talked me into watching it with them once and I was hooked.
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Paddy:the fact that you didn't end up on a kids show makes me question my atheism
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interview with the second to littlest one.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
w: batman
me: why?
w: because he's cool.
me: what do you want to be when you grow up?
w: state trooper. that's kind of obvious, isn't it?
me: not for the people reading this.
w: well, for you!
me: who's your favorite sibling?
w: i'm going to say jordan. laughs. no, i'm just kidding. my favorite sibling is nathaniel.
me: what's your favorite meal?
w: my favorite meal.... i have a bunch of favorite meals. you wanna know my top 3?
me: sure
w: that soup we had... on the camping trip... chicken chili! um... fajitas... and what else? chocolate chili.
me: if you could be invisible, fly, or hold your breath under water as long as you want, which would you pick?
w: i would pick breathe under water.
me: bad choice.
w: why?
me: the other two are so much cooler.
w: fine, fly!
me: it's your interview, you can pick what you want. just saying... bad choice.
w: stop!
me: what clothes do i want you to wear that you hate to wear?
w: khakis and really dressed up shirts. and vests.
me: so basically you prefer to look grungy?
w: no, i like t-shirts and shorts.
me: so grungy?
w: you're grungy.
me: i am rubber and you are glue and whatever you say bounces off of me and sticks to you.
me: what's your favorite book?
w: drufus the dragon. no wait wait... i'm thinking...
me: what about ralph s. mouse?
w: oh yeah, the ralph series.
me: anything else you want to say?
w: state troopers rock. and i hope you are one when you grow up.
me: my readers? they're all pretty much grown up.
w: oh never mind.
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I love these interviews. Dufus. hahaReplyDelete
I love how you mess with his mind. Did I ever tell you that every time I read your blog I think of my stepmother and how the only cool thing she can do is cook tacos? Yeah. I lost the stepmom contest.ReplyDelete
so hilarious!ReplyDelete
...just so you know.... i read your whole story again this morning!! it is so great....and just warms my heart......you have a way with words.......a good way.....
...i think you need to write a book.....and tell your story....and then it will turn into a hollywood blockbuster.......:)
have a great day today!
haha you're so cute! I love that top :)ReplyDelete
And ohmigosh I used to loooove the Ralph S. Mouse series...I loved Beverly Cleary in general. I liked it how Ralph could say MOORV and his bike would go in reverse, hehe.
Aaaand there's a Beezus and Ramona movie coming out!
We can't all be state troopers!! Go get 'em!!ReplyDelete
Loved the interview!
Aww I really enjoy these interviews! Such fun kids, and funny answers!ReplyDelete
Keep it up, please?
i love when you post these!!! so so cute!!!ReplyDelete
this is WAY too cute. kids are SO funny... i loved this. more more moree!ReplyDelete
x. alyssa
I love those interviews you have with the kids and the photos are always so cool:) That post brighten my day, sweetie:) thanks for that:)ReplyDelete
Happy Thursday
bridget. you are so adorable and funny. you are such a crack up but you also make me have tears in my eyes. don't do that to me! i just read your "story" in its entirety. i cannot imagine how you felt and i loved what you said about those people asking you if they could pray for you. oh christians! we don't always get it right.ReplyDelete
hope you have an awesome day with your family!
oh william. classic. make sure he knows that he won't have any friends if he becomes a state trooper.ReplyDelete
i LOVE these interviews... they're such cute and funny kids. <3ReplyDelete
adorable! state trooper huh?do you guys play lots of cops and robbers at your home? he's too cute... i mean cool. make sure he knows we all think he's cool.ReplyDelete
how cute! what a lovely idea!ReplyDelete
Lovely post! They're really cute and adorable :)ReplyDelete
When he becomes a state troop he could arrest your A for flashing that gang symbol in the last picture. Be careful Bridge.ReplyDelete


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Rev. Irene Monroe: the GOP is also signaling that it neither wants nor cares about the safety and full rights and protections of its citizens—especially their female, LGBTQ Republicans and Republican families.
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aving voice in the Black Community is still an arduous struggle for its lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ) community. As we cross over into 2012, one of our biggest accomplishments in 2011 has been the various ways in which LGBTQ of African descent have employed different public venues to be heard. These following venues [...]
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Thursday, 27 October 2011
A History In Hair
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I'm loving 2009 when you had it long and wavy.ReplyDelete
so cute jody! i do like the short hair in the first picture but im glad that you didn't stay blonde for too long - your brown hair looks gorgeous. maybe i'm biased, my hair's brown too. xoReplyDelete
I couldn't imagine you as a blonde (although obviously now I can). I love the 2007 cut... You do have gorgeous long locks.ReplyDelete
I'll have to post my hair history soon... I've had a few doozies!! :) xx
Wow, you look gorgeous in all the shots. Ireally like the short hair too. My history in hair is way too embarrassing!ReplyDelete
Funnily enough I thought you had just had a hair cut when I opened this post and was thinking Wow...I love the short hair :)ReplyDelete
I love the look of you in 07/09 and think you rock as a brunette!
I have no advice really...I am having the same dilemma. If only I had the courage to walk into a salon and tell them to go for their life. I don't even know what really suits me style wise.
I think you suit both short and long hair, but I would have to say the 07 pic is my fave. HOT! And your brunette colour is gorgeous. I'm always having the same dilemma, but as soon as I get it cut shorter I hate it.ReplyDelete
Wow, great hair! I like all your styles xoReplyDelete
02 & 09 are my faves, but you look gorgeous in all of them. I love brunette but my hairdresser laughed at me when I said I wanted to go dark!ReplyDelete
Your 2006 hair is exactly how I remember you xReplyDelete
My hair story is similar to yours. I had it short eons ago when I was in my early teens and slimmer. I then grew it very long for ages till I gradually shortened it a lot like your 2006 shot, though shorter and more layered. The upkeep and subsequent poor cuts with layers led me to grow it again. I've been maintaining a similar slightly layered cut for ages now. I do feel like a daring change but with a round face, am just not sure what will work. Thus I play safe. I tie it up a lot too which is annoying sometimes but without a fringe, it falls into my face more than I'd like and that's just impractical as a mum. I'm going to have to work out colours soon too since I'm going grey slowly, but surely. I love my natural colour so am hoping to find a similar hue somewhere out there. Just not sure if I should go highlights to cover the initial greys or just do the whole head. Decisions, decisions! Going bald may be a lot easier, if I could get over the vanity factors,ReplyDelete


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Eltoweissy's current research interests crosscuts the areas of trustworthy engineering, networking architecture and protocols, and distributed systems for large-scale ubiquitous cyber-physical systems. Eltoweissy's contributions include concern-oriented architecture and cell-based network model for next generation networks, dynamic key management for sensor and ad-hoc networks, reputation management in ad hoc networks and service environments, and elastic sensor-actuator networks.
Eltoweissy received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Old Dominion University in 1993 and his M.S. and B.S in Computer Science and Automatic Control from Alexandria University, Egypt in 1989 and 1986, respectively. He has over 135 publications in archival journals and respected books and conference proceedings. He also has an extensive funding record (over $10M).
Eltoweissy serves on the editorial board of IEEE Transactions on Computers (the flagship and oldest Transactions of the IEEE Computer Society), including recently being selected as the guest editor for the June issue of IEEE Journal on Selected Areas of Communication. Eltoweissy has and continues to participate in the leadership and organization of numerous conferences and workshops. He is also active as an invited speaker at both the national and international levels. Eltoweissy is a senior member of IEEE and a senior member of ACM. Eltoweissy received the nomination for the Virginia SCHEV Outstanding Faculty Awards, the highest honor for faculty in Virginia.


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Is that a friendly color combination? Don't know yer' local snakes that well.
Not 100% sure but I believe it's a king snake which are non venomous. The red on the head was a little troubling although, as I did not know king snakes to have the red stripe
California Mountain Kingsnake www.californiaherps.com/snakes/pages/l.zonata.html Edit: an interesting note: Nonvenomous Considered harmless to humans. (There are no venomous snakes in California that can be mistaken for this snake, but the similar-looking Arizona Coral Snake, found in Arizona, is venomous and dangerous.)
I believe the saying goes: "Red touch yellow, a poison fellow. Red touch black, a poison lack." At least to differentiate a poison coral snake from a harmless king snake.
There is regional variety in the King snake sub-species and close relatives... But the rule that yellow and red are bounded by black works on all of them. Here in Colorado we have one with a lot of red:


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recent comments by Pepper Joe the Carolina Reaper, also known as the HP22B, will be announced via press releases on Labor Day 2012. The Carolina Reaper was grown / created by Ed Currie.
Carolina Reaper seeds will go on sale that day and according to Joe Puckerbutt Pepper Company and Pepper Joe's will be the exclusive seed vendors.
Since news of the Carolina Reaper (named via a contest) first broke there have been some interesting discussions, skepticism and disagreements. Everything from testing methods to lineage has been questioned and the scrutiny was heightened given the timing of some of the discussions was right on the heels on the moruga scorpion claiming to have set new heat records.
Since I last posted about the Carolina Reaper / HP22B a few other people have given them a try.
Lastly, here are links to other articles and discussions about the Carolina Reaper / HP22B pepper. Enjoy!
- HP22B Information
- Is the HP22B the new hottest pepper in the world?
- HP22B and Primo
- Michigan Chris eats HP22B
- Smokin' Ed Talks Peppers With Chili Heads
- hp22b!
- HP22B AKA the Carolina Reaper Pepper New rolls out
- Interview With Ed Currie of Pucker Butt Pepper Company
- Where to Buy Carolina Reaper Seeds
- Is locally grown "Carolina Reaper" the world's hottest pepper?
- Carolina Reaper
- HP22B alias Carolina Reaper next World Hottest Chili?
- World's Hottest Chile Pepper? – HP22B Edition
- Pepper Joe Claims a New Hottest Pepper is Coming
- The World's HOTTEST Pepper: Smokin' Ed's Carolina Reaper
- Press Release : The PuckerButt Pepper Company Announces the World's Hottest Pepper
- Review of the HP22B Chile Pepper AKA Carolina Reaper, a Contender for the Hottest Chile Pepper in the World
- Carolina Reaper (HP22B) Community Grow
- New Hottest Chile…Carolina Reaper?


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Catching the Spring Crappie Wave
Crappie fishing is a springtime angler tradition in Texas. To whet your enthusiasm to wet a line, read all about crappie fishing in this just published article from the February issue of Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine.
White Bass Run
And while we're talking Texas spring fishing traditions, what about those white bass just migrating in from deeper water? Their territory is spreading across Texas waters through stocking and natural migration, so they may be coming to a fishing spot near you! Read up on the species, catch a glimpse of some traditional white bass hot spots, and go give it a try.
Baby Flounder Making Gulf History
Baby flounder are making history. The first baby flounder stocked into Galveston Bay represents hope for a Texas fish that is….well, floundering. Volunteers and Texas Parks and Wildlife biologists have launched a challenging restocking program to help a species whose population has fallen about 50% in the last 30 years. Watch the video of the Southern Flounder story.
Where's the Next Big Bass Lake?
When big bass lakes are hot, they're hot, and O.H. my, O.H. Ivie is on fire! This reservoir has produced 17 ShareLunker bass weighing more than 13 pounds since January 1, 2010. For more details on what has made this lake such a fishing hotspot, see Larry Hodge's story, "Lakes on Fire: What will be the next hot lake?" Follow the clues yourself as published in the February issue of Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine and try to find the next lake where the lunkers will be lurking.
Game Wardens on the Gulf
How would you like to work from your boat? For the folks tasked with enforcing fish and game laws along 350 miles of coastline, going to the office can mean heading out to sea. Ride along with the Texas Game Wardens who patrol offshore to protect the state's precious Gulf resources in this segment from "Texas Parks and Wildlife" PBS TV show.
Fly Fishing 101 March 12
Calling all wannabe fly fishers! On March 12 you have a chance to turn that dream into a real hobby. Aimed at the novice fly fisher, Fly Fish Texas is designed to teach you how to tie a fly, cast it and catch a fish with it—all in the same day at the same location. You'll learn from the experts. Fly fishing clubs and anglers from across Texas will gather at Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens, Texas to share fly fishing tips and techniques and teach them to others. Check the schedule details, peruse the news release and take a peek at how the event looks.
Fishing Manners Matter
Dear TPWD Abby: The guy fishing next to me keeps edging into my space. How can we keep the peace at this great fishing spot?
State Fish Art Contest Deadline March 31
Know a kid who loves the outdoors and loves to draw? Tell them about the State Fish Art Contest. The deadline to enter is March 31. Texas entries are judged at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens, and the competition is stiff as reported by fisheries center's Zoe Ann Stinchcomb in this "Passport To Texas" radio story. Contest prizes include cash, fishing gear and more as well as a day of outdoor activities at the center.
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Anyone have the Chess with Friends app on their phone?
I had a friend with this and it was a quality device. the problem with most simple chess computers is that they will make the same sequence of moves each time, so you beat the computer once you will beat them every time.
never have found one that is decent... I could beat most of the ones I found as a kid, and I suck...
How about just a simple gameboyish handheld game?
Can anyone recommend a relatively inexpensive handheld, portable chess video game that will still be challenging?
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Vic So'oto - #58 - LB
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Former Super Bowl MVP Williams now coach at Grambling
Doug Williams, the MVP of Super Bowl XXII with the Washington Redskins, is the new head coach at Grambling State University.
Redskins RS Banks released from hospital
Redskins return specialist Brandon Banks was released from the hospital after being stabbed last Saturday and can resume offseason training in 3-4 weeks.
Redskins yet to decide on training camp location
The Redskins have not yet decided where they will hold their 2011 training camp.
Draft Dose: Who needs a running back?
Which NFL teams could be in the market for a running back come draft time?
McVay named Redskins' TE coach
The Redskins named Sean McVay the team's tight ends coach on Wednesday. He had that title for the last four games of 2010 after Jon Embree left to become the head coach at the University of Colorado.
Redskins RS Banks remains hospitalized after stabbing
Redskins RS Brandon Banks remains hospitalized in D.C. after being stabbed early Saturday.
NFC East 2010 season-in-review team reports
The re-emergence of Michael Vick as a star player helped the Eagles soar all the way to first place in the NFC East.
Report: Haynesworth accused of sexual assault
Redskins DT Albert Haynesworth has been accused of sexual assault, according to NBC 4 in Washington, D.C.
Haynesworth formally charged with assault
Redskins DT Albert Haynesworth was formally charged with misdemeanor assault following a road rage encounter on Feb. 2.
Report: NT Rogers visiting Redskins Friday
A report by Chris Russell of ESPN 980 in Washington, D.C., said that ex-Browns NT Shaun Rogers is scheduled to meet with the Redskins Friday.
Redskins hire Morgan
The Redskins hired Chris Morgan as the team's new assistant offensive line coach on Tuesday.
Report: Moss' contract voids Friday
Redskins WR Santana Moss' contract reportedly voids on Friday, making him an unrestricted free agent whenever there is a new Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Snyder disappointed but hopeful with Redskins stars
Redskins owner Daniel Snyder expressed disappointment in DT Albert Haynesworth but said he's hopeful things could work out with him and QB Donovan McNabb in Washington.
Redskins DT Haynesworth facing assault charges
Redskins DT Albert Haynesworth is facing assault charges after a road rage incident on Wednesday, according to the Washington Post.
Snyder sues paper over column
Redskins owner Daniel Snyder has sued Washington City Paper over a column titled "The Crazy Redskins Fan's Guide to Dan Snyder."
Two days after releasing him, the Green Bay Packers have signed So'oto to their practice squad.||||||| So'oto was released Tuesday to make room for defensive tackle Jordan Miller. The Packers needed more depth after playing Sunday night's game against Detroit with just four defensive linemen. So'oto's return Thursday was expected, and his locker was left untouched while he cleared waivers. So'oto appeared in one game for the Packers this season and four with the Oakland Raiders.
The Green Bay Packers signed defensive tackle Jordan Miller to the active roster from the practice squad Tuesday and released So'oto.||||||| So'oto appeared in one game for the Packers this season.
The Oakland Raiders have signed So'oto.||||||| Oakland released linebacker Carl Ihenacho on Tuesday to make room on the roster for So'oto. He played seven games with Green Bay last season as an undrafted free agent out of BYU. The second cousin of late All-Pro linebacker Junior Seau had seven tackles and one sack for Green Bay.


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UCSD's Norman named to advisory group
Press Release
Michael L. Norman, director of the San Diego Supercomputer Center at UCSD, has been named to the advisory committee of the Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS) Directorate of the Nation Science Foundation.
"This advisory group will help guide the Mathematics and Physical Sciences Directorate in their efforts to rapidly exploit the computational and data-intensive capabilities provided by the NSF's Office of Cyberinfrastructure to enable a new kind of science —cyberscience," said Norman, who was appointed to the committee for a three-year term.
"The goal is to create a coordinated, cost-efficient research cyberinfrastructure, which is the intellectual capital for universities in this day and age. MPS stands to both benefit from, and drive the requirements for this cyberinfrastructure."
He added that since the Supercomputer Center is already working in this area, he feels his participation "provides an opportunity for me to share the center's research and experiences with a national audience, while learning how others are approaching similar problems," said Norman.
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- Mural draws answers to 'color question'
- Committee considers nonconformity in La Jolla, questions public art
- Driver injured when his SUV hits parked cars on La Jolla Boulevard
- Preliminary hearing rescheduled for suspect in La Jolla crash
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Not much to it: Going to my cousin's wedding, and I have a free extra I can't use for tonight. First person to respond with an email address gets it (electronic ticket). It's not in a good spot, but it is a seat.
I apparently need to come up with about 30 more words, so I'd also like to add that Derek Jeter has a mediocre .753 OPS against the Red Sox, and a terrible .692 at Fenway. Isn't he supposed to be Mr. Clutch? How can he fail against his main rivals so often?


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Chicago Bears tight end Desmond Clark will not return on Saturday night after going down with what was deemed as a "serious" knee injury. Clark left the game in the fourth quarter after taking a big blow to his left knee by Tennessee Titans safety Anthony Smith. After staying down on the turf, a cart was needed to take him off the field and into the locker room.
According to the Fox broadcast, Clark will undergo further examination and will not return. The report, passed along by Bears Insider, could be bad news for the NFL veteran.
Fox sideline report says #Bears TE Desmond Clark has a "serious" knee injury. Doesn't sound promising.
While it's too early to speculate, the impact to Clark's knee did not look good. The fact he was unable to walk off the field, or put weight on his knee, is none too promising, as well. We'll be back with more as it becomes available.
For more on the Bears visit Windy City Gridiron and SB Nation Chicago. Check out Music City Miracles for more on the Titans. Visit SB Nation NFL for more on Week 3 of the preseason.


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From NCPR Blogs:
Special artists attain enough fame to draw crowds on their reputation alone. You know, ones like Picasso, Rembrandt, da Vinci or Monet. Others are also important, but just don't have the right name recognition. Take Gustave Doré. Sure,...
OK, talking about Easter eggs now is a just a little ahead of the game. But there's no time like the present if you want to make any by Easter Sunday. Matter of fact, if anyone is tempted to turn his or her apple tree into something like this...
There is an alarming amount of hunger in the United States, despite our collective wealth. This fact has been cited so often that it has lost some of its power. Income inequality is old news, but it's important not to take this for granted....
New rules came out last month from the U.S. Department of the Interior designed to help stomp out the illegal trade which led to the slaughter of an estimated 35,000 elephants in 2012 alone. Rhino are killed for their horns too and...
People keep sending me stuff about bees, including this from a friend in Connecticut, about an unusual art project. Go ahead and see for yourself: Artist Aganetha Dyck Collaborates with Bees to Create Sculptures Wrapped in Honeycomb. The article, in...
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Rediscovering the "Corn People" of the St. Lawrence Valley
Feb 23, 2007 — Five centuries ago, the St. Lawrence valley, from Watertown to Quebec City, was ruled by a culture that modern anthropologists call "the corn people." When the first French explorer Jacques Cartier arrived in 1534, he found bustling towns and well-ordered fields. A few decades later, when Samuel de Champlain reached the same area, the corn people were gone. Their villages were empty. Their fields were abandoned. A new exhibition in Montreal explores the mystery of their disappearance. But as Brian Mann reports, some members of the Mohawk community say the scientists and historians have the story wrong. Go to full article
Artists open their studio doors
Oct 31, 2006 — NCPR is media sponsor for the St. Lawrence County Arts Council annual Artists' Studio Tour this weekend. The event starts Friday and continues through Sunday afternoon. The public is invited to enjoy self-guided tours of 35 artist studios all around St. Lawrence County. Todd Moe talks with St. Lawrence County Arts Council director Hilary Oak about the studio tour. Go to full article
"Lost Art Found," the recovered works by Paul Swan
Sep 15, 2006 — Todd Moe talks with the curators of a new exhibit at SUNY-Potsdam that includes some of the paintings of artist, actor, dancer, poet and musician Paul Swan. The New York Times called him "America's Leonardo DaVinci," but many of his works disappeared for decades. After years of research, Colton residents Janis and Richard Londraville have uncovered some of the art and life of Paul Swan. With access to Swan's personal papers, letters and an unpublished memoir, the Londraville's have documented the story of his complicated family life, bisexuality and personal eccentricities in the book, The Most Beautiful Man in the World: Paul Swan, from Wilde to Warhol. Go to full article
"American Tragedy" Weapon Found
Jun 19, 2006 — Members of the Herkimer County Historical Society say they've found the antique tennis racket used in the "American Tragedy" murder a century ago. The racket's authenticity was confirmed using marks from the murder trial. Brian Mann has details. Go to full article
For North Country Political Cartoonists, Open Season
May 31, 2006 — The campaign season is officially underway in New York state. That's great news for editorial cartoonists, who use satire and caricature to poke fun at leading politicians. Here in the North Country, local cartoonists will be hard at work, looking for the humor and absurdity in regional politics. Brian Mann has our story. Go to full article
"Three Farms" Portrays Adirondack Organic Movement
Apr 28, 2006 — Tonight at the Keene Central School, the group Adirondack Harvest will host the screening of a new film called "Three Farms." The documentary focuses on the daily work and rituals on three organic farms, one in Keene Valley, another in Willsboro, and a third in Keeseville. Photographer Ben Stechschulte, who spends part of each year in the Adirondacks, made the film over a period of years. He spoke with Brian Mann. Go to full article
Historic Lake Placid Lodge Burns
Dec 16, 2005 — A column of black smoke rose over Lake Placid yesterday as part of a historic restaurant and resort burned to the ground. An apparent kitchen fire in an annex at the Lake Placid Lodge broke out some time after 9 o'clock. There were no injuries. The main structure also suffered smoke and water damage. The Lodge -- first built in 1882 -- was one of the Adirondacks' premier luxury hotels, attracting famous guests including Britney Spears and Bill Gates. As Brian Mann reports, the fire could leave some of the resort's employees out of work just as the busy holiday season gets underway. Go to full article
Preview: Burlington's Annual Art Hop
Sep 08, 2005 — Burlington's annual South End Art Hop gets underway Friday afternoon (5pm). It's a two-day celebration showcasing the works of over 300 of the region's best and brightest creative artists displayed throughout the core of Burlington's creative south end neighborhood. Art Hop Coordinator Cynthia Newton says the event is a fusion of commerce and culture. Go to full article
"An Adventure": Mixed Reviews for NYC Street Fair from North Country Artisans
by Greg Warner
Jun 07, 2005 — 17 artisans from the North Country caravanned to New York City this weekend. They set up booths at one of the largest one day street fairs in the country. The fair stretched for 20 blocks down 2nd avenue in Manhattan. Woodworker Dave Crosby called in by cell phone just after the fair ended.
Dave and the other artisans are part of the Northern Adirondack Trading Cooperative; a project organized by the St Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce. The cooperative is an international finalist for a World Chamber award for micro-enterprise initiatives. Go to full article
Dave and the other artisans are part of the Northern Adirondack Trading Cooperative; a project organized by the St Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce. The cooperative is an international finalist for a World Chamber award for micro-enterprise initiatives. Go to full article
In Ottawa, New War Museum Asks Painful Questions
May 05, 2005 — This weekend, Canadians will get their first look at a new national war museum in Ottawa. The massive structure has a bunker-like fa�ade that stands out in a city famous for its graceful architecture. Inside, exhibitions offer a stark and sometimes painful look at Canada's military history, from the bloody campaigns of the French and Indian Wars, to peacekeeping operations now underway in Afghanistan. As Brian Mann reports, the museum is being unveiled at a time when many Canadians are ambivalent about war in general -- and skeptical of America's war on terror. Go to full article
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