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Old Devil's Tooth Barleywine - Sockeye Grill & Brewery
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3.5/5 rDev -14.2%
08-03-2014 20:15:02 | More by JoelClark
5/5 rDev +22.5%
07-07-2014 18:19:04 | More by MikeDAdams
4/5 rDev -2%
06-26-2014 07:30:33 | More by Shaimless
4.25/5 rDev +4.2%
06-02-2014 13:34:27 | More by KlayWey
3.91/5 rDev -4.2%
Murky mahogany appearance, medium thick tan foam that quickly dissipates after the pour. The nose has a strong mix of caramel malt and herbal, pine tinged hops. I like this level of hop intensity for the style, the aroma is reminiscent of Bigfoot.
The first sip has a doughy, cookie like maltiness. It's faintly dry and not too sweet, and the piney hops balance nicely. Alcohol gives a bit of warmth at the back, as the taste lingers long after the finish. Mouthfeel holds up decently, perhaps a bit thin but that might just be the softness of the carbonation.
Overall a nice Barleywine with good qualities, but otherwise nothing is too exciting/amazing. Good potential here, and a little more refinement could make it top notch. Worth a try!
02-21-2014 05:36:57 | More by bennetj17
4/5 rDev -2%
02-13-2014 02:41:45 | More by DeutschesBier
3.25/5 rDev -20.3%
01-04-2014 07:09:11 | More by 1424IpA
4.24/5 rDev +3.9%
A: A deep ruby brown body with a two finger dark brown head.
S: There is a very rich roasted grain aroma. It comes off as a rich caramel and toffee. Very deep and very delicious smelling.
T: There is intense bitterness and caramel bite in the beginning. The flavors blend nicely and are consistent throughout the taste.
M: Huge body. Very thick and silky. The carbonation is very low.
O: Very good beer. Worth getting if you can.
05-09-2013 05:30:41 | More by jvillefan
4/5 rDev -2%
04-08-2013 17:32:46 | More by spycow
3.35/5 rDev -17.9%
Had @ ALEfort last weekend in Boise Idaho during the Treefort festival.
aroma is strong with a little fruit showing in it.
appearance- red with haze
taste- heavy flavor that is sweet
palate- heavy and bitter high in ahl.
overall- I just am not a good judge of barleywine. It is hot and cold so I don't feel right fully judging.
Have I mention how cool sockeye is though. Great crew and great beers overall. Try them....@boisebeer
04-01-2012 02:28:19 | More by isualum12
4/5 rDev -2%
From notes, sampled 12/26.
Latest 2011 release. 550ml swing-top hand bottle from the brewery, poured into a tulip shaped nonic.
A: Pours a cloudy amber color with hints of orange and murky brown. Fluffy off-white head and good head lacing.
S: Dry citrus hops and a hefty malt backbone. Spices, orange, papaya. Decent floral and herbal semi-sweet bouquet.
T: Flash of toffee but subdued sweetness, there is a slight pungent hop presence, with some pine and grassiness to accompany the caramel malts. Good medium bitterness for a barleywine.
MF: Semi chewy medium-full body. Light alcohol character.
O: A great winter ale in my opinion.
12-27-2011 16:18:31 | More by Scotchboy
3.85/5 rDev -5.6%
Received as an extra from JohnGalt1 in a recent trade. Thanks a bunch, a great trade! My bottle is a 12oz-er dated 7/9.
Appearance- Pours a dark brown with about one finger of light tan head. Not quite as dark as I was expecting but solid levels of carbonation and leaves some lacing down the side of the glass as well. Head dies down to some minimal amounts of trace over the surface of the beer.
Smell- Hmm, pretty intriguing nose. A surprising amount of citrusy hops come through in the nose with lots of grapefruit and even a touch of pine coming through. However, this fragrance is challenged almost immediately by a caramelly sweetness that comes through from what must be a heavy malt backbone. Fairly complex and makes me want to give it a try.
Taste- Again a surprising amount of citrusy grapefruit and some pine needle come through right off the bat on the palate. Chased almost immediately by lots of malt sweetness and ends on a mildly drying note from the hops with warming alcohol showing through also. Found it to be a fairly intriguing dance between the hops and malt sweetness yet again but overall thought it to be a rather fruity, hoppy barleywine.
Mouthfeel/Drinkability- I will admit, I found the mouthfeel to be somewhat of a letdown. It just wasn't as thick as I had hoped. I found it to be a touch watery for a barleywine and as such it hurt the drinkability for me, as I always find thin high gravity beers to allow the alcohol to show through a touch more than I like.
Overall, a pretty solid barleywine and one that I was very happy I was so generously given the opportunity to try given the limited nature of the beer. The one weakness for me on this one was the mouthfeel. I would still suggest giving it a try if you have access to it however.
09-09-2009 03:56:49 | More by boatshoes
4.35/5 rDev +6.6%
Huge thanks go out to Toby (JohnGalt1) for sending me two vintages (this and 05) of this brew. Marked 4/09.
Pours a beautiful glowing ruby red amber color with a very nice off white head that retains very well and leaves excellent lacing.
Nose is full of typical american barleywine. A nice dosing of hops with a sturdy malt backbone in the nose. Hops definitely indicate a bitter american bite.
Wow! Taste is very nice. A nice malty sweetness without being cloying starts us off and carries us to the finish. Moments after jumping in, the large hop profile begins to build. A very nice melding of PNW type hop flavors and aromas. As we approach the finish, the hops keep building, but the malt profile begins to transform a bit, and a toastiness begins to come forth. As we hit the finish, a quick lick of bitterness bites, and then that toastiness in the malt profile peaks, and lingers into the aftertaste, along side the hop bitterness, and standard sticky sweet malt. Masterfully balanced at this stage in its life. Very complex, and quite interesting.
Mouthfeel is right where it oughta be. Not terribly soupy viscous, but certainly not thin for the style. Carbonation is damn near on par for the style as well.
Drinkability here again, very nice. I don't know what the abv is in this one, but it seems light for the style, maybe 8%ish. Either way, amply drinkable for the style.
Overall this is one of the better american barleywines ive had in some time. I really like the malt profile, and the hops are ample enough to keep up with it without beating it down. Its drinkable, its tasty, and doesn't take an hour to drink a pint. Would love to have this on hand regularly. Very well balanced at this point in time. A great example of the style, and one im psyched to have a vintage bottle of, especially knowing its been properly cellared by the man that deserves massive amounts of thanks for another fantastic trade. Thanks tobes!
08-12-2009 07:06:08 | More by AKBelgianBeast
4.35/5 rDev +6.6%
Thanks goes out to JohnGalt1 for this brew.
16oz. Swing Top Bottle
Date Of: 4/9
Poured into a chalice a very nice hazy amber color, very nice carbonation, awesome three-finger light creamy tan head, with tons of sticky lacing left behind, with lots of small islands. The nose is malty, with a very nice touch of hops, getting a grapefruit/fruity note in the face. The taste is sweet up front, malty, hoppy, fruity, pretty complex. Medium body, very very easy drinking BWSA. Very drinkable, my first from this brewery, and a joy to drink, thanks for the brew Toby, much appreciated.
07-05-2009 20:50:12 | More by Wasatch
North Carolina
4.25/5 rDev +4.2%
2005 Private Stock label, red wax, same as pictured. Tasted 5/2/09.
Cloudy amber-brown color with very nice, small, but soft foamy head.
Hops still coming out over the malts after all this time, glad I kept it in the fridge for over a year. Leaning towards hops on the nose, but backed up by smooth caramel-toffee blend. Sweet citrus (mostly orange) candy and woodsy hops.
Nice sweet, yet full and nutty caramel flavor comes across with a tangy bitterness. Hop flavor and bitterness are holding very well here.
Soft carbonation, but not overly thick or syrupy, especially for a BW. Very surprising for 4 year old BW- I usually think most BWs start tasting the same with age, but this one stands out.
05-13-2009 16:26:50 | More by BeerZack
4.63/5 rDev +13.5%
I wanted to drink, enjoy, and review something special tonight. I've had a Devil's Tooth in the fridge for a while now. 2005 "private stock" bottle was gifted to me during the May BW tasting (I think I got this from one of Jason's Friend/Cathy's husband) ... I've had this 2-3 times before, typically a nice pour from a generous soul at the brewpub. Tonight, I am cracking the bottle and sharing a little with Brenda, but for the most part.. Its mine. Waxed 22.
Poured into my Kasteel tulip... 1" head .. descent lacing.. and a firm cap.. brew is deep copper with orangey highlites when held to a light.
Aroma is a rich mix of caramel malts with a shotgun of citrus and piney hops.. toffee .. caramel.. quite a bit of dried fruit.. cherries.. golden raisins.. fig? The nose is amazing.. very smooth yet very complex.. is it peaking?
More than enough bitterness (still??) out of the gates.. melts seamlessly into a malty monster of a brew... alot of fruitiness.. cherries and maybe some prune.. the midpalate hops are more earthy than the nose lets on.. but the finish is a long.. malty essence with a great citrus end. Mouthfeel is medium thick with a creamy carbonation that never dies. Edit: as it hits room temp.. a looong tawny port note helps tie the finish hops together.. fantastic.
This is still drinking like a champion.. WOW!! If I had more of these, I honestly believe I could put Sockeye on the map just from extras. Badass and I wish I would have kept them instead of sharing them with every knucklehead that came by my house.
10-13-2008 07:34:42 | More by JohnGalt1
4.6/5 rDev +12.7%
note: The label reads, private stock 2005.
a: The Devil's tooth is a slightly cloudy deep ruby red with orange and yellow highlights. It pours with a thin off-white head that doesn't last long.
s: The smell of this one is mellow, seductive, and complex. Surprisingly, the hops are still very noticeable, mostly grapefruit and lemon with little pine as well. Aromas of cherries, grains, brown sugar, and alcohol.
t: Things start off with flavors of sour cherries and brown sugar. The finish is shockingly hoppy given the age of this one, but they aren't overwhelming. They taste mostly of citrus, but there is some pine as well. The alcohol is barley noticeable.
m: The texture of this one is perfect, syrupy, silky, and thick.
d: I got this from a very generous JohnGalt1. Thanks Toby! I don't know how hard this is to find, but this fantastic barleywine is well worth seeking out. It must have been a complete hop monster when fresh, but it is well balanced and wonderful now.
02-26-2008 11:50:38 | More by DIM
3.9/5 rDev -4.4%
Grabbed a couple bottles of this from the local brew store. Have had many Sockeye brews and most are pretty damn tasty. This is the private stock 2005 version. Drank from my generic snifter at room temperature.
Appearance- Pours a dark purple/brown that forms a decent sized light brown head that recedes quickly. Surprisingly nice head from a Barley Wine. Leaves a spotty, lily pad cap with a very thin collar. Almost zero lacing.
Smell- Big and boozy with lots of deep dark fruit. Raisins, plums, prunes and maybe even a bit of apricot. Has a cotton candy/bubblegum like sweetness as well. Nice aggressive American citrus hop also shows in nose.
Taste- This thing is full of luscious dark fruit. Figs and prunes are what immediately come to mind. Some sweetness from a caramel like malt holds its own against the aggressive bitterness of the hops. Finishes with a lingering bitterness and a rock candy like aftertaste. A fair amount of alcohol also shows through but for the most part its really smoothed out. Wish I knew the ABV of this bad boy but it has to be over 10%.
Mouthfeel- Very smooth and mellow with a semi-creamy feel. Very little carbonation but just enough to add a bit of bite.
Drinkability- Im not the biggest Barley Wine fan in the world but this is very approachable. Its so smooth and very mellow and does a really nice job of hiding the big ABV. I wish I had more of this to send out to some of my fellow traders. Nice stuff!
11-17-2007 21:27:48 | More by younger35
Old Devil's Tooth Barleywine from Sockeye Grill & Brewery
88 out of 100 based on 18 ratings.


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DALLAS (AP) - The owner of a North Texas home health services company has pleaded guilty in a $374 million Medicare billing scheme linked to an indicted doctor.
Prosecutors in Dallas say Cyprian Akamnonu of Arlington pleaded guilty Thursday to conspiracy to commit health care fraud.
Dr. Jacques Roy faces trial next June on charges he ran a Medicare and Medicaid fraud scam and signed off on false paperwork. Roy is charged with conspiracy, obstructing justice, fraud and making false statements.
Records show Akamnonu since 2006 operated Ultimate Care Home Health Services Inc. Investigators say the businessman and others recruited people as Medicare beneficiaries for unneeded services.
Akamnonu faces up to 10 years in prison when sentenced next year. He must forfeit 21 properties, four vehicles and some personal and business funds.
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Deathmatch: Windows 8 vs. OS X Mountain Lion
Microsoft is intent on shipping Windows 8 as is despite all the criticism, so it's time to see if OS X can truly take its placeFollow @MobileGalen
Compatibility: Windows 8 vs. OS X Mountain Lion
Windows 8: 10
OS X Mountain Lion: 8
Because Windows 8 is Windows 7 with the Metro environment tacked on, it is compatible with all the software, hardware, and services you already have. Yes, some older PCs won't run it, but that's about resource requirements and lack of drivers for those that also don't support Windows 7.
OS X Mountain Lion of course runs only on Apple's Macs, for which there is a smaller set of hardware and software available than for Windows. And Apple is ruthless in dropping technologies over time as it deems them problematic or limiting, such as removing RSS support in its email client and browser in Mountain Lion. The truth is that the everyday hardware people use -- mice, keyboards, storage devices, printers, and displays -- work on Macs, and the same is true for mainstay software such as Microsoft Office and Intuit QuickBooks, though often (as in these two cases) with inferior versions.
OS X is frequently underappreciated for its compatibility with corporate resources. It supports Microsoft's SMB networking in addition to IP, it supports Open Directory and Active Directory, it supports corporate VPNs, and its email, calendar, task, and notes apps all support Exchange out of the box. The Safari browser is also much more compatible with the current and emerging HTML standards than Microsoft's Internet Explorer.
Value: Windows 8 vs. OS X Mountain Lion
Windows 8: 6
OS X Mountain Lion: 9
OS X Mountain Lion is clearly the better value, offering more capability and ease-of-use -- the two factors that matter most to users -- than Windows 8. And the psychic price of Windows 8's split personality is quite high.
Apple's $20 upgrade price for Mountain Lion is hard to beat. Windows 8's prices are unknown, but its various versions are expected to cost $100 or more for upgrades, and features such as DVD playback require the purchase of an extra-cost software pack that runs only on the costlier Windows 8 Pro version.
For enterprises, OS X may have a higher cost for IT, at least initially, as staff must learn to manage and support the OS and the company must invest in tools to achieve the same level of management as the tools already purchased for Windows allow. Mac users tend to require less support than PC users, but that may be because most Mac users choose the platform and are thus more likely to be self-supporting in the first place.
How it all adds up: Windows 8 vs. OS X Mountain Lion
Windows 8: 7.6
OS X Mountain Lion: 8.6
Clearly, OS X Mountain Lion is a better operating system than Windows 8. It's better designed, more capable, and -- contrary to many people's beliefs -- supportive of mainstream business security and management needs. But Windows supports a much wider universe of apps, so many people legitimately can only use a PC (or a Windows virtual machine on a Mac).
With the misguided UI mismatch in Windows 8, many users will no doubt be looking for alternatives. If you're in the market for a new PC, you should get one running Windows 7 while you still can (October 26 is when Windows 8 takes over, though Windows 7 will still be available for an unknown period after that on consumer PCs and for probably a few years more for enterprise customers). Or move to a Mac.
This article, "Deathmatch: Windows 8 vs. OS X Mountain Lion," was originally published at InfoWorld.com. Follow the latest developments in mobile computing, read Galen Gruman's Mobile Edge blog at InfoWorld.com, follow Galen's mobile musings on Twitter, and follow InfoWorld on Twitter.
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Quote from Durham: "It's something where I'm going to have to deal with it until it wants to leave," he said of the foot. "Throw everything at it. I've done all the treatments. We'll see. The season hasn't started yet. Hopefully I'll wake up tomorrow and this thing's gone."
"Hopefully I'll wake up tomorrow and this thing's gone." ?!?!?!?!?!!?!?! "...until it wants to leave." ?!?!!?!
No wonder he's been so injured the past 3 seasons: He thinks it's a visitor that he's waiting to leave.
He'll make a great Lady Macbeth: "Out damn spot!"
But seriously, this is not encouraging at all, not that I realistically thought he would survive this seasons unscathed, but I was just hoping for a generally better health year.
But there are some long odds on that. Even last year was actually as bad as the prior two seasons, despite all the games he played in. I had biten on that bon mot, hook line and sinker when I was looking at his stat lines and noticed that his ABs for 2004 and 2005 were very close to each other despite the extra 20 games.
So I did some analysis on his game stats and if you take out all his games with 2 PAs or less, counting those as non-starts (or at least not a full game played), he only had as many starts as he did the previous two seasons when he went on the DL. The only difference last year, from what I remembered, is that they would hold him out for games and use him to PH (about 10 games). Those games don't count for me. Plus he had to leave some games early. That don't count for me either.
I hope that if he is out for any health problem, just bite the bullet, put him on the DL and bring up Frandsen to play 2B for us so that we can see how our potential future 2B can play at the MLB level. While pitchers' success rate is affected by whether or not they have played in AAA for a full season, position players' success rate hasn't.
And we need a relatively healthy Durham to have a serious chance of winning playoffs games, whereas with all the problems other teams in the NL West are facing with their players, we probably could do without Durham for a couple of weeks and still contend for the division title.


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At the conclusion of a successful year the German national football team has been honoured with the ultimate accolade. The national team, which won the bronze medal at the 2010 FIFA World Cup by playing at times exceptional football, has been elected "Team of the Year" in Germany. "This award makes us proud, for it is a recognition of our performance. Other teams were also excellent and even achieved a World title", national coach Joachim Loew said. "But football can provide the most joy. There is no other sport that can move so many millions of people. Even Dortmund and Schalke fans, supporters of FC Bayern and 1860 Munich have a common denominator, the national team. There is nothing comparable to our national team in German football", the 50-year-old added.
He also received a personal recognition. The renowned French sports newspaper "L'Equipe" which marked international sports by helping create the European Cup competitions in football and the Tour de France in cycling, elected Loew as the world's "Manager of the Year". Manager stands for "Coach of the Year" in this case. The national football team was crowned "Team of the Year" for the ninth time since 1957. Loew's young squad received 3,436 points, ahead of the world champion rowing eight (1,738) and the national ice hockey team which performed well at the World Championship in Germany (1,457).
National coach Joachim Loew (right) and Philipp Lahm, captain at the 2010 World Cup, during the "Team of the Year" award ceremony. Lahm holds the trophy aloft. (Photo: GES/Augenklick)
The DFB men's team outvoted the DFB women, who were the most popular team in 2009, after winning their sixth UEFA European Championship title. "The Women's Athlete of the Year 2010" is alpine ski racer Maria Riesch (3,957), narrowly defeating biathlete Magdalena Neuner (3,921). Both won two gold medals at the Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver last February.
Formula One World champion Sebastian Vettel dominated the election for "Men's Athlete of the Year" with 4,288 points, followed by triple European table tennis champion Timo Boll (2,088) and golf professional Martin Kaymer (1,763). Around 750 invited guests witnessed the awards of the Athletes of the Year, elected by about 1,500 German sports journalists, at Kurhaus Baden-Baden on Sunday, December 18. Points are awarded for first to fifth place and allocated accordingly.
The national team made the biggest progress in 2010
Loew could look back on a good year, in which his team transferred easily from the World Cup finale to the qualification for the 2012 UEFA European Championship. "We made greater progress this year than previously, despite the problems with the injuries suffered by Rolfes, Adler, Ballack and Westermann prior to the World Cup. We have triggered some emotions by an aggressive, offensive style of game. We had less vision in the past", was Loew's conclusion. "Quick changes, quick ball-contact times, good tackling were the brand marks of our team for which we received a lot of praise abroad."
The national coach supported the progress made with published statistics. "We recorded the fewest fouls. We were also the best at winning the ball from tackles and were the quickest in shooting at goal. The ball-contact times were on the highest level. In 2005, it took all of our players 2.8 seconds on average from taking the ball until passing it on. The game was structured at a slower level and in turn cost a lot of time. We improved to 1.8 seconds at EURO 2008, and to 1.1 seconds in 2010. We even achieved times under a second in the matches against England and Argentina, 0.9 seconds to be exact. Only the Spaniards were better on average. We were also top, together with Spain and Uruguay, in the total running distance; our players achieved 12.8 kilometres on average."
Loew considered the 4-0 over Argentina in the World Cup quarter-finals the best match of the year. Unfortunately his team was unable to repeat this earlier performance when they suffered a 1-0 defeat to eventual World Cup champions Spain in the semi-final. But the national coach is totally convinced his squad are capable of beating the Spaniards, the superior team of the 2008 European Championship and the 2010 World Cup, in the future. In December 2010 the selection of the German Football Association, DFB, climbed to third place, behind Spain and World Cup runners-up Netherlands, in the FIFA World ranking.


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While some people may wonder if there is any sense behind apps like Flappy Bird, there are a few oddities littering the app stores of the mobile word that boggle the mind entirely. For every truly useful or entertaining software creation there are apps that appear to be utterly pointless or even genuinely weird. Here are some of the strangest ones that we have found.
Log Off
One for the skivers in any workplace, those who may once have wondered how much they are earning in those moments when they sneak off to the toilet. Log Off will tell you exactly how much you make in that downtime, judging on your salary.
Users also have the option to browse news headlines through the app while they relieve themselves. Once you're done, just pull the chain to see your results.
Again, those who wish to make as little as possible of their working hours could do with downloading iNap@Work. The perfect tool for convincing those sat around you that you have your nose to the grindstone when the truth is anything but.
What the app does is play various work-related sounds, including keyboard taps and mouse clicks, at intervals, so that it sounds like you're hard at work and you simply can put your head down and get some rest. That's until your snoring gives the game away.
Ghost Detect
Something strange in your neighbourhood? Ghost Detect aims to help you to track paranormal activity, measuring a variety of supposed signals around you to determine whether or not there is a ghost in the house.
The app isn't particularly user-friendly and its controls are obscured by an advert that can only be removed for a fee. Looks like you'll have to hire yourself an exorcist instead.
"Forget everything you know about video games", the app opines as it loads, setting the user up for a strange experience indeed. Karoshi centres on the story of a suicidal Japanese office worker.
Your mission is to help him die, through the medium of a simple platform game full of potential pitfalls and dangers, a task which can usually be achieved very quickly indeed.
Not downloading any of these? Why not take a look at some appealing offerings, in our list of the most popular apps ever.


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Comparing players from different eras is tough because the game of football has evolved so much over the years. And unlike some other sports, statistics, while a great starting point, aren't always the greatest indicator as to who is the best of the best. There are aspects of the game that cannot be measured in numbers.
With that in mind, we have taken a look at the careers of many NFL greats and put together this list of the top ten running backs of all time.
10. Marcus Allen
A six-time Pro Bowl selection and two time All Pro, Marcus Allen was the first player ever to gain more than 10,000 yards rushing and 5,000 yards receiving during his career. Spending time with both the Los Angeles Raiders and Kansas City Chiefs, he was regarded as not only an explosive threat out of the backfield, but one of the best short-yardage and goal-line runners ever.
When Allen retired from the game, he held what was then an NFL record with 123 touchdowns. Overall, he carried the ball 3,022 times for 12,243 yards, and added 5,411 yards receiving. He also set records in Super Bowl XVIII with a 73-yard touchdown run and 191 yards rushing overall.
9. Marshall Faulk
Marshall Faulk began his NFL career in Indianapolis, and was a force out of the backfield for the Colts. But it was his days with the St. Louis Rams that he is most remembered for. Playing in one of the most prolific offenses of all time, he was a versatile weapon as both a runner and receiver. And it was his versatility that kept opposing defenses off balance, because he was such an effective weapon in the Rams legendary passing attack.
The only player in NFL history to have 12,000 yards rushing and 6,000 yards receiving, Faulk is also the only one to have scored more than 70 rushing touchdowns and more than 30 receiving touchdowns. And that is enough to land a spot on our list of the top ten running backs of all time.
8. Emmitt Smith
If longevity were the biggest key in ranking running backs, Emmitt Smith, who played 15 years in the NFL, would be at the top of the list. But it's not. He is, however, one of the most complete backs to ever play the game. He could run. He could catch the ball. And he could block. He was also a tremendous team leader.
Smith spent the majority of his career with the Dallas Cowboys before moving on to the Arizona Cardinals. Over that period he became the NFL's all-time rushing leader, and played for three Super Bowl-winning teams. He is also the only running back to ever win a Super Bowl championship, the NFL MVP award, the NFL rushing crown, and the Super Bowl Most Valuable Player award all in the same season.
7. Gale Sayers
Because of injury, Gale Sayers played in just 68 games during his NFL career, but because of the way he dominated, there is no doubt he deserves inclusion among the top ten running backs of all time. He burst onto the NFL scene by breaking the record for touchdowns in a season with 22 during his rookie year. And he still holds the record for the most touchdowns in a game with six, which also came during his rookie campaign.
Prior to a serious knee injury, Sayers was selected as an All Pro in all of his first five seasons. He also earned Rookie of the Year honors in 1965, and is still regarded as perhaps the greatest return man to ever play the game.
6. Eric Dickerson
Drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in 1983, Eric Dickerson quickly established himself as a rising NFL star by earning Rookie of the Year, Player of the Year, All Pro, and Pro Bowl honors while setting rookie records with 1,808 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns on the ground. And that season was just the tip of the iceberg as he went on to slash and dash his way to an illustrious 11-year NFL career.
During his career, Dickerson was named All Pro five times and was selected for the Pro Bowl six. And in 1984, he set a single season record with 2,105 yards rushing as he topped the 100-yard mark in 12 games. He is also the quickest of all running backs to have topped the 10,000-yard mark by eclipsing the plateau in just 91 games.
5. O.J. Simpson
The first and only running back to surpass the 2,000 yard rushing mark in a 14-game season, O.J. Simpson has unfortunately become known more for his infamous off-field activities than his accomplishments on the field. There is, however, no denying the talent he once possessed while carrying a football.
Blessed with an incredible burst, Simpson shot through holes in the line and used his world-class speed to outrun defenders downfield. He retired as the No. 2 ground gainer of all time, behind only Jim Brown, and had an NFL-best six 200-yard games. Despite the negative image he has cultivated since his retirement, no list of the top ten running backs of all time would be complete without him.
4. Earl Campbell
With incredible lower-body strength and a low center of gravity, it was often said that trying to bring down Earl Campbell was like trying to tackle a 245 pound bowling ball. One of the more physical runners in NFL history, he punished defenders with his imposing style of play and simply wore down defenses over the course of a game.
Over a three-consecutive-year period, Campbell led the league in rushing, which was something only Jim Brown had done before. He was also named All Pro three years in a row and named to five Pro Bowl teams during his eight-year career. His physical play may have led to his career winding down a little shorter than it might have, but he still managed to carry the ball 2,187 times for 9,407 yards and 74 touchdowns.
3. Barry Sanders
Barry Sanders was perhaps the most elusive and electrifying runner the game has ever seen. His ability to cut on a dime and quickly accelerate to top speed frustrated defenders and made him a threat to score from anywhere on the field at any time. Incredibly, he was named All Pro and made the Pro Bowl in all of his ten seasons. He won Rookie of the Year honors as well as an MVP. He also set numerous records.
But he never won a championship.
Because of the losing culture that was the Detroit Lions, Sanders walked away from the game while still very much in his prime, just 1,457 yards short of Walter Payton's career rushing record. Had he not retired prematurely, most likely he would currently reign as the league's all-time leading rusher.
2. Walter Payton
There probably was never a more complete running back than the Chicago Bears Walter Payton. He was among the best in the game at running the ball. He was a tremendous receiver out of the backfield. And he was a prolific blocker who could blow up a blitzing linebacker like no one else.
Despite playing the majority of his career behind below average offensive lines, Payton was still a six-time All Pro, was selected to play in nine Pro Bowls, was awarded the NFL MVP, and won a Super Bowl. He also, at the time of his retirement, held records for most career yards rushing, most combined net yards, most seasons with more than 1,000 yards rushing, most yards rushing in a single game, most rushing touchdowns, and most receptions by a running back,
1. Jim Brown
When watching tape of Jim Brown during his playing days, he appears to be a man playing against boys. And the biggest argument against him being the best running back of all time is the fact that defenders during his generation just weren't as big as they are today. The thing his critics fail to take into consideration, however, when making that argument is that if he played today, he would be privy to all the latest training techniques and advances in nutrition and would be bigger, stronger, and faster himself.
Brown led the NFL in rushing in eight of his nine seasons, and his 5.2 yards-per-carry average is the highest ever among all backs with 750 or more carries. He was also named NFL Most Valuable Player three times during his career.


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This is Fooch from Niners Nation! The 49ers and Jets are squaring off this weekend and I wanted to make sure we had a chance to talk 49ers-Jets over here for a few days this week. I'll actually be in attendance at the game, so I'm excited about that. This will be my first east coast 49ers game.
Fire away with any and all questions you might have about the 49ers. I'll post this over at NN as well and we'll get folks joining the discussion. In the meantime, there is another such thread over at Niners Nation. I'd wish you good luck this week, but obviously I certainly don't want that!
The 49ers enter the game at 2-1. They lost in Minnesota in a game that saw the Vikings handle the 49ers in all three phases of the game.
There are some pertinent injuries for the 49ers including NT Isaac Sopoaga, Brandon Jacobs and Ted Ginn Jr. Of that group, Sopoaga seems the most unlikely to play.


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PHOTO CALL: Baba Brinkman's Ingenious Nature Opens Off-Broadway
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Baba Brinkman's Ingenious Nature opened Dec. 5 at the SoHo Playhouse. Written and performed by Brinkman, the work is directed by Darren Lee Cole and features music and turntablism by Jamie Simmonds.
Here's how Ingenious Nature is billed: "Alpha males get all the girls. Or is the definition of alpha changing faster than our genes can catch up, messing with evolution? If there's a new science of sexual choice, Darwin wrote the playbook…just try not to bring it up on a first date. Ingenious Nature is a new theatrical mix-tape from the creator of The Canterbury Tales Remixed and The Rap Guide to Evolution (2011 Drama Desk Award nominee)." Performances will continue through Jan. 6, 2013.
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Now we had the toughest schedule in the league this season, but next year we have one of the easier schedules. But we should still get better. Just because we didn't get better last season, doesn't mean we shouldn't this season.
1st Area of Concern : Pass Offense-
Obviously, we have a huge QB controversy. Did Jake Delhomme really get hurt. Did it take him getting hurt for Fox to make the change.
Despite this, last season and this season we have had our no.3 reciever as Dante Rosario followed by Deangleo Willlaims.
We need another WR. Notable free agents: Brandon Marshall, Braylon Edwards, Terrell Owens, Vincent Jackson, Miles Austin, Antonio Bryant, Steve Breaston, Lance Moore.
2nd Area of Concern: Rush Defense:
This was probably because of the lack of Defensive Tackles, but Damione Lewis only had .5 sack this season. Also to note, many of DT's we used will be free agents. one, Derek Landri has a four-year contract somehow. I think we should keep Hollis Thomas and Louis Leonard.
Starters: Kemoeatu and Lewis
Backups: Leonard and Thomas and Irvin.
Now do we want 2 really fat guys as backups, because usually on third down we come out in 4 DE set.
Also Charles Johnson and Tyler Brayton had most sacks besides Julius Peppers 4 and 5 respectively. We need to have Johnson in more. And Brayton's a free agent, something tells me we won't bring him back.


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Police arrest Chelsea fan for throwing smoke grenade at St Mary's during FA Cup tie
6:20am Monday 7th January 2013 in Saints News By Jenny Makin, Deputy News Editor
POLICE have confirmed they arrested a Chelsea fan for throwing a smoke grenade on the pitch at St Mary's.
It was one of four explosions let off inside the stadium during Saturday's FA Cup clash, while a flare was found discarded outside.
Police last night confirmed they had arrested an away fan for throwing the smoke grenade, although it is understood he had picked it up and not ignited it himself.
They revealed the issue of fans carrying pyrotechincs is part of a wider problem being experience at football grounds nationwide.
Supt Rick Burrows, in charge of football policing for Hampshire, said supporters carrying smaller sized flares similar to those used in paintballing were becoming more commonplace and could not be easily detected.
He told The Daily Echo; "Four flares were set off during Saturday's game, all of them in the away supporters area.
"One of those was thrown onto the pitch and was dealt with by safety stewards who extinguished it.
"We are seeing a large increase nationally and the pyrotechnics we are talking about are very small and therefore can be easily hidden.
"Short of intrusive searching of everyone entering a football stadium we have to rely on the fans themselves to self-police and help us with that.
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Everyone can sit here all day and point fingers at Snyder, Cerrato, Zorn, the Shermanator, our ex-Canadian kicker, etc... But your finger need only point one way...CINCYBOY. Ever since we banned the high school prick our team has sucked and the Bengals have flourished. Sure he was annoying but we are all going to have to sacrifice.
KevinE reverse the CincyBoy ban and I guarantee a .500 or above finish, prob 3-1. I am blame myself the most for this ban, but it was necessary at the time.
We may have to even do something sacrificial like buy him a Jordan Palmer jersey or something.


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Now, here's we I need a class on this subject as I am getting lost.
Doc Al. You would agree that the relative speed from M2 onto a "stationary" M1 would be 0.8824. Is that correct?
starthaus - I am really confused about closing speed.
In the MMX .pdf file you referred me to, you explained that the lack of difference in roundtrip times for the reflecting beams of light (head on versus perpendicular) was due to a contraction factor in the direction of motion of the Earth. But that contraction factor was explained by Lorentz and Fitzpatrick by a later 1898 experiment. At the time of the MMX-3 experiment, I thought that the apparent lack of difference in roundtrip time for these light beams was unexplained using just closing velocities. By closing velocity assumption, there should have been a difference in roundtrip times. At least, that's what I got out of your paper. the time dilation part at the end was more icing on the cake or another way of proving it.
You would have to theorize a length contraction in the direction of the Earth orbital velocity to account for the similarity of the roundtriptimes.


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People worried about the threat of fracking for shale gas in the Ryedale area have been urged to have their say on the new Minerals and Waste Joint Plan being produced by North Yorkshire County Council, North York Moors National Park and York City Council.
The call was made at a packed public meeting held at The Friends Meeting House in Malton last Friday night when leaders of Friends of the Earth and anti-fracking groups spelled out their opposition to the possibility of sites being established in the county, including the Ryedale area.
The plan aims to provide policies and guidelines to inform decisions on planning applications up to 2030 and pin-point sites for such developments such as mineral and gas extraction and could potentially affect issues such as fracking.
The meeting heard that some licences had been sold in the Yorkshire and Humber region and the areas affected could include the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Pickering, Helmsley and Dalby Forest.
Opponents said they were concerns on many aspects of fracking including the potential impact on tourism and scars being created in the Ryedale landscape.


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Well, I'm 35w5d today. Had my 36 week appointment, cervix checked... I'm 2 cm dilated and doctor put me on pelvic rest and basically told me to expect a baby any day now... My first son was born at 36w4d, and he was totally fine, so I would feel so much better if we could at least make it to that point, but I don't know if we will. I was 2 1/2 cm dilated the morning that my son was born. So I'm sort of worried. I'm worried that he'll be so tiny... or that he'll have this or that problem...
So tell me how your 35-36 weeker did, please... And how much they weighed. I'm definitely a little concerned now. =/
I've never had any experience with this but I want to say I hope baby bakes alittle longer, and if the baby does come early I hope every thing is okay!! Praying for you and LO.
I don't have a premie but I just wanted to say good luck momma! I was dilated for awhile with my son and he was born at 38 weeks. Maybe baby will hang in their and be warm and cozy for a little longer.
My niece was born at 33w 5d. She was 4lbs 8oz. She was put in the NICU because she got jaundice which is quite common in babies born before 37 weeks.
DS1 was born at 35 weeks weighing 5lbs 11oz. No breathing problems or health issues other than his feeding instincts were not developed so he had to be in NICU on IV for a few days. Plus he had jaundice which was treated in 2 days with light therapy. In total 9 days of NICU. He had severe reflux and FTT but once he got on medication he was able to at least start putting weight on.
My daughter was born at 35 +2. Weighed 4 lbs and 12 oz and had no problems at all. She went to the regular nursery, they did monitor her for a while before they brought her to me for the day. She got to come home one day after us, they wanted her to do the billi lights even though her jaundice levels were almost non existent because they didn't want them to rise. She's been home now 3 weeks :) good luck!
My son was born at 36 weeks 2 days. He weighed 5 lbs 14 oz. He was on Cpap, feeding tube, and Iv. He had a small tear in his lung. But we were fortunately released on the 3rd day and he has been doing great ever since.
Some babies are born at this time with no problems and no nicu time, but I hope your LO stays in a few more weeks. Best of luck!
DS was born at 36.6 due to pre e. He weighed 5lbs 8oz. He was in the NICU for 10 days not because he was born at that time though. I carry anti bodies and they transferred to him so he had to get blood transfusions and he had severe jaundice.
I had my oldest at 35w5d, she was 6lbs 5 oz and had no NICU stay whatsoever.
My second was 35w0d, he was 6 lbs even, no NICU stay. He stayed one extra night due to not being able to regulate his temp on his own, but it was just that one extra night.
My third was 37w3d, only because of interventions.
My 4th, born at 34w3d on 5/28/13, was 6lbs7oz, no NICU stay, he was put in the warmer once for his body temp, after that he did just fine. Came home 5/30 and has been doing pretty well ever since. Had a couple of latching issues with breastfeeding...he would do great for a few minutes then let go...we're finally getting the hang of it(lots of patience and not giving up).
My 2nd son was born at 36 weeks. I was 4cm dilated for almost a week. He was 6.13 and perfect. No issues and went straight home with us. My 3rd son was born at 35 wk 2 days and was 6.2 He was also perfect and I was dilated to 3/4 for about a week also. We spent the least amount of time in the hospital with him. (36 hours).
My son was born at 36 weeks to the day. He didn't leave my side and was perfectly healthy.
My son was born at 36 weeks due to pre-e. He spent 5 weeks in nicu and had oxygen, iv, ng tube, warmer, etc. He is doing good but he is not gaining weight. He has been home since april 5th and hopefully starts gaining soon. Has to see an ENT as they think he has some sort of airway obstriction. He is 3 months old and still only weighs 8lbs 5oz.
Hoping baby bakes longer!

Quoting It's a boy!!!!*3/27/13*:" My son was born at 36 weeks due to pre-e. He spent 5 weeks in nicu and had oxygen, iv, ng tube, warmer, ... [snip!] ... think he has some sort of airway obstriction. He is 3 months old and still only weighs 8lbs 5oz. Hoping baby bakes longer!"

That's crazy! I hope he catches up! My 36 weeker stopped growing in utero at 31 weeks due to placenta abruption and I was induced at 36 weeks for preeclampsia as well.. he was 4lbs 12oz and perfectly healthy.. either way its better to go as ling as possible

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Quoting It's a boy!!!!*3/27/13*:" My son was born at 36 weeks due ... [snip!] ... at 36 weeks for preeclampsia as well.. he was 4lbs 12oz and perfectly healthy.. either way its better to go as ling as possible"

Yeah now he is doing great and eats like a champ and is actually up to almost 9lbs.
My daughter was born at 35 weeks 1 day. 5 lbs 8 oz & scored a 9/9 on her APGAR. She got to room with me, no NICU time. We stayed two extra days in the billirubin lights due to jaundice. She was perfect, just small! The only thing was that her nervous system wasn't completely developed, so she would twitch & jump a little at first.


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(Climb the funky yellow corners on the right side of Upper Security Risk.) This route is amazing. Since it was retrobolted in 1994, it's a rare opportunity to climb a route that must have been damn scary to lead on trad gear. In fact even with bolts, the climbing is insecure and technical enough to get a little concerned, especially near the top as the pump kicks in and you have to step up onto a technical slab. Definitely harder than many of the newer 12a routes in the canyon, it has the quality of climbs such as The Ticket or Jolt Cola. Definitely a must-do route.
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Margaret Elaine David, 89 years of age, of Holdrege, Nebraska
Funeral Services for Margaret E. David will be conducted from the First Baptist Church in Holdrege, Nebraska on Friday, June 7, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Darren Stroh and Chaplain DeWane Dow, officiating. Interment will be in the Prairie Home Cemetery at Holdrege.
Margaret Elaine David, 89 years of age, of Holdrege, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at the Christian Homes Care Community in Holdrege. She was born on April 1, 1924 on a farm six miles south of Holdrege, in Phelps County, Nebraska, the eldest of two children born to Harry O. and Inez (Johnston) Olson. The family made their home on two different farms in Phelps County, where Margaret attended rural schools until moving into Holdrege in 1930. She then received her education from Holdrege Public Schools, graduating from Holdrege High School with the class of 1941. Following graduation, Margaret had intentions to further her education at college in the fall but received an offer to work as an operator for the telephone office. She enjoyed this job so much she gave up her college aspirations. She worked as a telephone operator for two years before becoming the Chief Evening Operator. Margaret was then employed by the Holdrege Hospital as a secretary and admittance clerk and continued her employment at the newly built Phelps Memorial Hospital for 25 years.
On October 21, 1947, she was united in marriage to Gaylord David. Gaylord had just been discharged from an Army hospital due to gunshot wounds he received in the service at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. He was paralyzed and a paraplegic for the remainder of his life and Margaret devoted her life to caring for Gaylord. The couple continued to reside in Holdrege throughout the years where they built three different homes. Gaylord preceded Margaret in death in November of 1999. In July of 2006 she began to make her home at the Christian Homes Care Community.
Margaret was an active baptized member of the First Baptist Church of Holdrege since March 26, 1959. She served as church Clerk, chairwoman of Circle, chair of the serving groups and also taught Sunday school.
Besides her husband, Gaylord she was preceded in death by her parents.
Margaret leaves to mourn her passing; her brother, Norris Olson and his wife, Jane of Kearney, Nebraska; in addition, Gaylord and Margaret had two "special kids" who adopted the couple as their "friends for life": Janet (Nelson) Blauvelt of Hastings, Nebraska and Susan (Pesek) Rowe and her husband, Tim of rural Lexington, Nebraska.
They loved them like their own children, along with their nieces and nephews: Cheryl Davis of Phoenix, Arizona, Grant Olson of Kearney, Carolyn Klassen and her husband, Marvin of Holdrege, K'Don Anderson and his wife, Betty of Kearney, Marlin Anderson and his wife, Phyllis of Des Moines, Iowa, and Gayleen Nestor and her husband, Wayne of Stromsburg, Nebraska; one great niece, Jayne Ortgiesen and her husband, Larry of Atlanta, Nebraska; one great nephew, Taylor Davis of Phoenix, Arizona; one great-great-nephew, J.D. Ortgiesen and his wife, Noelle of Atlanta; two great-great-great niece and nephew: Taya and Race Ortgiesen; and a host of other family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with the family greeting friends from 6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. at the Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege.
A memorial has been established in Margaret's honor and kindly suggested to the First Baptist Church in Holdrege.
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A ukulele tuner is a useful bit of kit to have. But they're by no means essential. A cheaper option for making sure you stay in tune is a set of ukulele pitchpipes.
A ukulele pitch pipe has four holes. Each one representing one string on the ukulele. You blow into it and tune your ukulele to the note.
There are a few drawbacks with pitch pipes. Firstly, you have to buy one for each tuning you use. So if you play in C and D tuning you'll need two sets. Also, if you use an unusual tuning, you might not be able to find a pitch pipe matching it. Using pitch pipes can also be quite tricky if you're playing somewhere noisy.
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Stage 1: re-cap.
12 mile hill climb, starts in Dupont Forest and ends on top of private property. I started with the group and and held on until we hit the climb up the pavement to Guion Farms. It was going to be a long week and I was in conservation mode. The ride went well, up some steep techy trails, and then onto some gravel road. On the road I passed John and Rob, who I would be competing against for 7th place all week. I topped out 3 minutes behind 5th place for a solid 6th.
Stage 2: re-cap.
The White Squirrel Loop : My HR monitor battery died, and I didn't know what effort I was putting out. This was not good for me. I needed to know, but I did the best that I could and started out easy. I felt good until I got halfway between rest stop 2 and 3. I knew that I had pushed too hard, made it to rest stop 3 and sat down for 30 minutes. John and Rob got 30 minutes on me, as well as Matt who was ahead of me, but only had 3 minutes. Today that turned into 43 ish minutes..... There was not much I could do about it, except maybe check my equipment the night before the race. I was finally able to get up and get to the finish: 5 hrs 34 mins.
Stage 3: re-cap.
Land of the Waterfalls: This was a fun point to point, starting at the Kuykendall Group Campground. Today included Farlow, Cove Creek and Daniel Ridge. I rode my own pace and was alone most of the day. I focused on going my limit and enjoying the day. The weather was awesome, the rest stops were great, the trails are some of the best in the country. It could not get better. I'm not sure of my finish time, but I know that I finish 4 minutes down on John and I was able to gain a little time on Rob. I was 60 ish minutes behind Matt.
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The Promised Land Loop: Todd sent us up Black Mtn to Turkey Pen. 1 hr plus hike a bike, some riding, some hiking, some riding etc. That was the day. On the first hike a bike, I was hiking behind John, Rob was behind me. I was feeling good, taking it easy so I didn't blow up too soon. I saw John take a heavy step, showing a little bit of fatigue, decided that it was time, with another 20 minutes of hiking, to pick up the pace. I never saw him again. Halfway between rest stop 1 and 2 I ran out of water. I had some sports drink left but I knew that I needed water. I kept my pace steady and focused on staying smooth. Going down Horse Cove Rd, I, in Matt's words, " blew past him". At this point though, I didn't realize that he was the one in front of me in the category. I didn't care though, I big ringed it to the next rest stop. Filled up on water, ate a pb and j and headed up the trail. Matt never caught me. Matt is really strong on the down hill techy though, so I only put a few minutes on him, closing the gap to 50 minutes. The race for 6th is on.
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Transylvania Loop : I was looking forward to this loop. Taking the pavement to Turkey Pen Trailhead, through the river crossings, up to Yellow Gap, up Laurel, down Pilot, 1206, Club Gap, Avery Creek, Clawhammer, Maxwell Cove, Black Mtn to the finish. One of my favorites.
I sat with the leaders on the pavement, wanting to get that free ride to the trails. I tucked in and held on. Almost giving up on the false flat going up the steep climbs, but hung on to coast down the other side. Recovering quickly, I pulled forward, tapping Chris Strout, my Siren/ WRB teammate, to lead him out. Not much of a lead out, but I took my turn at the front, giving the likes of Jeremy Bishop and Andy Johnston a breather.
Another beautiful day in the woods, I set a steady pace and enjoyed it. Matt passed me on the first single track and I didn't know if I would see him again. I wound around, over the mountains, following wide roads and 12 inch wide slivers of single track. Lot's of thoughts briefly crossing my mind, but just as quickly pushing the aside to focus on where I was and what I was doing: riding my bike and breathing fresh air. I'm blessed. There are so many people out there suffering far worse than me. I soaked it all in. The sunshine, the fresh air, the smells of the forest.
I wound around the course, hiking part of Club Gap, on down Avery and up Clawhammer. As I turned onto Maxwell Cove, I spotted Matt. This climb is roughly 20-30 minutes long. Did I have enough to put some time into him? Should I talk smack and try to get into his head? I passed him, told him " good job" and kept spinning. I was hot and overheating. I dumped water over my head. Knowing that there were 3 false summits on this climb, I pushed it, dumping water on my head to cool down on each short decent, then pushed up the next one. I glanced back a couple of times but did not see Matt. Could I put the 60ish minutes into him? Was he going to bonk? I hit the last hike a bike section with passion. Threw the bike on my back and powered up to the top. Once on the top, I let loose ( conservatively) but I definitely pushed my limits on the downhill. Knowing that Matt was fast downhill, I took a few chances and road the line to the ride of the stairs. Hitting the jumps full tilts was a blast and rounding that last bend before the finish was exhilarating.
Rhonda, Jubal, Kim and Kate were there, yelling. Todd came over to congratulate me, handing me the finisher's medal. Matt rolled in a few minutes later....
It was a great ride, and a personal success, mentally and physically. I now have the rest of my life to look forward to.
Editor's note: times might not be precise...
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Garland County body found | News
GARLAND COUNTY, Ark. (KTHV) FBI agents have located a body, which may be the apparent murder victim in Garland County this week.
Randy Gay is under arrest for the alleged murder of 49-year-old Connie Snow.
Witnesses told authorities Thursday they watched Gay argue with Snow, then pulled a gun and shot her. Then he picked up her body, put it in the bed of his truck and drove away.
During the investigation of Gay's truck, the Garland County Sheriff's Office says they found a significant amount of blood in the truck bed and on the tailgate. His truck is being held at the Arkansas Police State Headquarters as evidence.
Gay was convicted of 2nd degree murder in Garland County in 1978 of his father-in-law James Kelly.
In Montgomery County in 1992, he pleaded guilty to murdering his father, Glen Gray.


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Greensburg Daily News
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Just so you know...YES!!! We are having our annual SOUP SUPPER again. It will be on Saturday evening, Oct. 26.
SAVE THE DATE! More info next week. Our weekly schedule is active and busy.
Our youth are meeting Sunday evenings at 6, and I'm sure they're making plans for the upcoming soup supper they will be in charge of.
The Faith Singers are practicing at 9 Saturday mornings. We welcome those new voices that joined us last week and encourage others to come sing with us each week.
There is always a need for more names to be added to the list of volunteers for our children's story time and to be a greeter. The sign-up sheets are in the foyer. Just add your name... more than once if possible.
Remember it's BRING A FRIEND month at Sandcreek. It's so good to see all the new faces on Sunday morning.
Well, today is a cold rainy one. Not very pleasant to be out and about in it. It's time to pull out those heavy coats and sweaters to keep us warm on days like this. I'm sure a warm wooly sweater is much like the way we'd feel in the presence of God –very safe, warm and snuggly. What a pleasant and comforting thought. You might even get a hint of that feeling if you'd come share our 10 a.m. traditional church service Sunday morning. We'll be looking for you and have your seat saved.
Liberty Baptist Church
Sunday, Oct. 20
Liberty Baptist Church will have Sunday School beginning at 10 a.m. The Thankful Hearts Class lesson, "Blessings For Ishmael And Issac," will be taken from Genesis 21:12-14; 26:2-5, 12, 13; Devotional Reading: Hebrews 11:17-22; Background Scriptures: Genesis 15-17, 21:9-21, 26:1-25.
Church Service will begin at 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Pastor Robert (Bob) Leitgabel will be giving the sermon, "Gaurdian Angels," from Mathew 18:10-11. We welcome all to come join us for a time of worship, praise, prayer and fellowship. May God bless all.
Sunday Evening, Oct. 20
Bible Study will resume at 6p.m., continuing our study on the period of time between the Testaments.
Throughout October is the 2013 World Mission Offering Campaign
First Christian Church
First Christian Church welcomes you to our worship service, "The Huddle," at 10 a.m. in the Family Life Center, 425 North Broadway, Greensburg. Fellowship breakfast will be served starting at 9 a.m. in the Family Life Center. You are welcome to participate in Service Sunday with a service project if you wish. The community is invited to a Coffee House from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. each Wednesday. This will be a relaxed atmosphere where you can hear the sermon from the previous Sunday while sharing a cup of coffee with others.
We are in our seventh week of "This is Church," and will be talking about "service" this week. Lessons for children, youth adult Sunday School classes, small groups and ELEV8 classes all follow this same theme. Our church-wide campaign will conclude with a celebration Sunday, Oct. 27. For more information about "This is Church" or to get involved in a class or a small group, call the church office at 812-663-8488.
FCC is participating in Trunk or Treat from 3 to 7 p.m. Oct. 26. This is a community event for children of all ages. Local churches and businesses will be set up on the square with decorated trunks, candy, games, prizes and food. The Kiwanis Club Costume Contest will begin at 5 p.m. This is a free event for the public. If you have any questions or would like to get involved, contact Kelly Belt at 812-663-8488.
Lifeline Screening, "Early Detection is the Key to Prevention," sponsored by Reid Hospital and Health Care Services will be here Tuesday, Oct. 22, in the Family Life Center. Pre-registration is required. Call 1-888-653-6450.
Due to the overcrowding at our August opening, the Kids' Closet of Decatur County has been moved to Greensburg City Hall. It will be opened there from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30. Children from kindergarten through sixth grade will given free clothing. We will be distributing free winter clothing. No papers are required to be filled out. The one requirement is that the child be accompanied by an adult. The Kids' Closet is in need of all children's sizes of new underwear. Anyone volunteering to work call Sue or Jerry Albplanalp at 663-2084.
Christ Lutheran Mission
The "Come Thirsty" series continues at 6:30 p.m. this Wednesday. The subject this week is Grace Blockers. We were all born with a terminal disease: Hopelessly infected by sin. See how God made a way for us to live disease free.
We meet at the Fine Grind, 120 East Washington Street, Greensburg. For more information, call 812-614-2160 or log on to http://www.doclayne.com/.
Decatur County American Baptist Women's Ministries
The Decatur County American Baptist Women's Ministries Fall Conference will be held Monday, Oct. 21, at Sardinia Baptist Church. Afternoon registration begins at 3:30 p.m. Evening sessions are at 6:30 p.m. The State team will be present. There will also be a missionary speaker and a shower for our scholarship person. Come enjoy fellowship together.
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Sunday, Oct. 20 is World Mission Sunday. Church members are asked to pray for our world missions and contribute generously.
Tuesday, Oct. 22 is "Tasty Tuesday," with the menu of fried chicken, prepared by the Knights of Columbus, mashed potatoes, green beans, roll, dessert, lemonade or iced tea. It will be served after the 5:30 p.m. Mass held in the gym. The meal will be served in the school cafeteria for a free meal offering and is open to the public. Please join us at St. Mary's School, 1331 East Hunter Robbins Way, Greensburg. Reservations will be appreciated by Oct. 21 by calling 663-8427. Parish meetings will also be held Tuesday evening at approximately 6:40 p.m.
Trick or Treat for canned goods by St. Mary's Youth ministry, partnering with the Bread of Life to help feed the hungry in our community, will be Wednesday, Oct. 30. Please be generous as our young people visit your home.
Masses have been scheduled for All Saints, All Souls, Thursday, Oct. 31, 5:30 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 1, 7:15 a.m. in church and 8:30 a.m. in the school gym.
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MANKATO, Minn. -- Minnesota Vikings rookie Cordarrelle Patterson wears a smile as much as he wears Vikings purple nowadays, and with a reported four-year contract and $3.6 million signing bonus, it's easy to see why.
Patterson has already put pen to paper, but the Vikings will suit up in full pads for the first time Monday afternoon, and Patterson said he's still fighting through some jitters.
"I was a little nervous earlier," Patterson said. "I hope I won't be too nervous. I hope I won't get hit as much as I expect to get hit. I'll be a little nervous."
Not even Patterson's sure how nervous he will or won't be come practice, but the rookie receiver has already made his impression on coaches, fans and the media for his size and quickness during helmet-only practices thus far.
Patterson is rooming with undrafted free agent receiver Adam Thielen, a Minnesota State-Mankato product that has received almost as many cheers from the training camp crowd as Patterson.
Thielen and Patterson are both listed at 6-feet-2-inches, but Patterson has 25 pounds on Thielen and their games are distinctly different.
"The thing for me is just getting better every day," Thielen said. "Things will play themselves out, if it's meant to be, it's meant to be. We've had a lot of practices in just helmets. As a receiver, you're not super excited for pads, but it'll be a good thing."
Even though Patterson has a much better chance of making the team than Thielen, the Detroit Lakes, Minn. native hopes he can teach Patterson a thing or two.
"I think we're just trying to learn from each other," Thielen said. "I don't know if there's anything he's learned from me, but maybe my work ethic. If there's anything I can learn from him, I'm going to take it."


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SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Tim Duncan made a jumper with 0.4 seconds left to lift the San Antonio Spurs to a 102-100 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night.
Duncan finished with 23 points and 21 rebounds as San Antonio dominated the middle against the younger and more athletic Atlanta front court. Boris Diaw had 16 points and Tiago Splitter finished with 11.
Atlanta had all five starters score in double figures. Jeff Teague had 19 points, Al Horford added 18 and DeMarre Carroll finished with 17.
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Don't Stress Out!
Did you know that April is National Stress Awareness Month?
Based on some of the stress related data (see details below) and the serious harm that excessive amounts of stress can place on our minds, bodies and spirits, it's not surprising that there would be an entire month dedicated to stress awareness.
Here at The Heartland Spa and Fitness Resort, we meet a lot of stressed out people. But, within minutes of their arrival, a beautiful transition takes place. They start to unwind. They slow down their pace. They breathe easier (must be the fresh country air!) Their anxiety levels drop. The tension leaves their bodies. And, they realize just how incredibly wonderful it feels to be relaxed and stress-free! They often walk in exhausted, tired and worn-out, but they leave feeling happy, refreshed and rejuvenated. It happens time and time again at The Heartland!
For those of you who have stayed with us, I know you can relate to what I've described above. There's something very special and unique about The Heartland Spa that creates an immediate sense of tranquility and peace.
For those of you who haven't been here yet, I hope you'll visit us soon so you can experience a stress-free getaway and all that The Heartland has to offer.
Yours in health,
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Considering a springtime getaway to The Heartland? How about traveling in style? During the month of April, we are offering complimentary chauffeur service to and from the Heartland for those living within the Chicagoland area (for a minimum of 2 guests).
If you don't live in the area or prefer to drive on your own, you will receive a $100 certificate to be used on the products or services of your choice during April (special offer requires a 2 person minimum – each person will receive a $100 certificate).
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Visit the Heartland Spa and Fitness Resort during the Mother's Day weekend or any time in May, either as an overnight guest or for the day, and enjoy our Employee Discount of 25% OFF all services in our salon and spa!
This promotion has never been offered before, so don't delay. Manicures, pedicures, massages, and more...all 25% OFF! Space is limited.
Please take a moment to visit our new and improved website! As you will see, the updated layout and design have made it much more user friendly, allowing you to find the information you need quickly and efficiently.
There are lots of new photos, wonderful videos, a special section dedicated to promotions and discounts, as well as an enhanced recipe corner. The new site also allows you to check availability at your convenience. We hope you take a peek!
Gift-Wrapped Salmon
1 cup sliced carrots
1 cup sliced zucchini
1 cup sliced tomato
1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)
1. Preheat oven to 350º.
2. Cut 8 (8-inch) squares of parchment paper.
3. In large bowl, toss vegetables with herbs and oil.
4. Place an equal portion of vegetables in the centers of the 8 parchment squares
5. Place one salmon fillet on top of each of the vegetables
6. Fold the bottom corner of paper up and over the filling. Then fold in side corners. Fold top corner down over packet, tucking it under bottom edge to seal and form envelope.
7. Place the envelopes on a large baking sheet.
8. Bake 25 minutes. Once done, place each parchment envelope on a plate and open just before serving.
Yield: 8 Servings/Nutritional Information per Serving
Calories: 184, Fat: 8 g (37% calories from fat), Protein: 24 g, Carbohydrate: 5 g, Cholesterol: 59 mg, Sodium: 88 mg
The Heartland Spa takes great pride in its guest speaker presentations and strives to present topics that are current, interesting, educational, and unique. The following speakers will be with us in April. If you or someone you know would like to become one of our guest speakers, we'd love to hear from you! Please email us at email@example.com and include the words GUEST SPEAKER in the subject.
Street Smart Self-Defense
Nancy Trock: CPT NCCA, Owner of T-Renegade Fitness
April 13-15
Street-Smart Self Defense is for everyone! Compiled for the benefit of people of all fitness levels, these simple and effective tips and strategies will empower you to be much more confident with more skills in a very short time. Tap into your warrior spirit and gain physical, mental and emotional self-preservation strategies!
Wish It, Dream It, Do It:
Turn the Life You're Living into the Life You Want
Leslie Levine: writer, public relations professional and author
April 20-22
Getting what we want out of life takes more than gazing at stars or daydreaming about becoming a millionaire. We need to hold on tight to a dream while doing the hard work necessary to make it a reality. We need to wish it, dream it, and do it!
Stress and Your Health
Linda Ugo: BSN, MS
April 27-29
Certified in Stress Management, Linda presents methods for controlling stress in our lives. Every participant will receive a "take home" stress-reduction technique that is easily assimilated into any lifestyle.


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As part of SmART Schools, a research-based K–12 reform initiative, Industrial Design faculty member Amy Leidtke is leading two mini-institutes this spring to help Rhode Island math and science teachers incorporate art and design into their lesson plans.
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text: It's a Bird… It's a Plane… It's Your Customer! 2. September 2009 Maranda Gibson Customer Service (0) In customer service, we all tend to think of ourselves as the "problem-solvers". That's what we are here for. To field questions and make sure that our customers walk away feeling informed or like their concern or situation had been handled quickly and efficiently. For the most part, companies create policies and programs that benefit their customers, crafting together services that can help to defeat all manner of villains. When you really think about it, customer service agents are a lot like the heroes that you remember from your childhood. They could solve any problem or mystery, always coming out on top in the end. We wanted to be like them because they helped people and saved the world, one bad guy at a time. Commissioner Gordon turned on the Bat Signal to let Batman know Gotham City needed his help. As customer service reps, we wait for our phones to ring so we can swoop out of the dark and save the day. Have you ever given any thought to taking control of the signal and letting your customers save the day? They have great ideas that come from using your service every day and knowing it well. Here are some ways that we have found to fire up the signal from the rooftops and send out a call for help. Spam, no. Email yes. Run some reports and pull a database of clients that have open accounts, but haven't taken advantage of your services for a while, if ever. Send them a friendly email to let them know you're still here for them and make sure that everything worked out to their expectations. There is nothing wrong with a follow up email or phone call, but don't abuse the privilege. Testify.As a rep, I love to hear from customers that are enjoying using the service. Don't be afraid to reach out to some of your clients that you know are using the service and enjoying their experience and ask them to see if they would be willing to give you a short testimonial on why the service has worked so well for them. Research. Knowing who your clients are is one thing but it's another to actively seek out their opinions. Put out a newsletter and direct them to a short list of questions (no more than 5) about their experiences so far. You could also invite them to a monthly or quarterly conference call where you can field questions and suggestions. If you're rolling out a new product, you can invite some clients to help you test the product. Knowing the use and functionality to a client can help you to know if you should continue developing it, or scrap it all together. Those are just a couple of ways that you can let your customer be the hero. What are some other ways you've been using? Who knows? You may be on the verge of the next breakthrough.


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According to Chris Harris, he brings a nasty attitude to the Panther secondary.
"I think I bring a nasty attitude to the field," Harris said. "I'm a hard-hitting safety on the field. I'm very aggressive, and I bring that, too."
I would happily slide him into the SS spot, but if Minter retires who will play FS? I'm not sold on Cooper at all and Salley is hurt. If Salley can play then I would put him at SS and use Harris' experience at FS. Fox may prefer him at FS as well because of the experience factor.
"Obviously we've only had two days of practice with him, but we felt well enough about him to trade for him," Coach John Fox said. "He's a guy who's started 20 games in the league. He's been in some big spots — playoffs and even the Super Bowl. So we're hoping for good things."
Just when it seemed we solved our safety problem we now have more questions. I think this first preseason game against the Giants will tell us a lot about the safety position.


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High Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders in NZ
by Kathy Jones on September 06, 2012 at 8:56 PM Health Insurance News - G J E 4
New Zealand's health and welfare system is spending more than $5.5 billion every year due to a high number of people suffering from musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) such as arthritis, according to a Fit for Work report.
More than 20 percent of New Zealanders are suffering from MSDs and account for over 25 percent of the total annual health care costs in the country. MSDs are also the second largest cause of Sickness and Invalid benefit payments and also affect the productivity of thousands of workers, the report said.
The report, developed by The Work Foundation, said that affected employees should be adequately supported by the government, employers and doctors so that they can return to work as soon as possible.
Says Sandra Kirby, CEO Arthritis New Zealand. "We all have a role to play - Government, healthcare providers and employers - in supporting workers and ensuring they are effectively equipped to manage their condition, perform their work duties and live well. For people with arthritis there are also adjustments - we know people want to work - making it happen is the shared challenge."
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Police have recovered two mini cars that are used by a local Shriners organization.
According to the Sphinx Shriners Motor Patrol of Newington, two 1955 Beege mini cars and a yellow car, which is still missing, were stolen from their trailer Sept. 27.
The two 1955 Beege mini cars, which are each hand made, were seized from a pawn shop called the Tax Sale Store at 129 Zion St. in Hartford on Tuesday afternoon by Newington police working in conjunction with the Hartford major crimes unit.
However, the owner told Eyewitness News that he does not have or sell any stolen goods at his store.
Newington police are investigating the burglary and the case is still under investigation. Anyone who has any information is asked to call the Newington Police Department at 860-666-8445.
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Games, games, and more games! We'll have video game tournaments and board game competitions, plus you'll have a shot at hundreds of dollars in prizes. What do you have to lose?
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The Oregon Police Department believes it has identified the man found in the river Monday morning. However, the man's name is not yet being released pending family notification. That information is expected to be released Tuesday.
Investigators are trying to find the identity of a man who was found dead in the Rock River Monday morning.
Crews recovered the man's body at Kiwanis Park around 8:45 a.m. Monday. Oregon police have not received any reports of any missing persons and are trying to identify the man, who is described as a white male in his late 70s or 80s, with white hair. He was wearing black shoes, black pants, and black suspenders.
A gray "Jeep" baseball cap, brown wooden cane, and red flannel buttoned long-sleeved shirt were located on the bank of the river and are believed to belong to the man.
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|Decades in the making: Graduate gets cap, gown
By Craig Peters of the Spartanburg Herald-Journal
Half a century after earning her degree from Limestone College, Elizabeth Farmer received her cap and gown on October 16.
Teresa Bratt, Upstate area coordinator for Limestone's Extended Campus program, presented Farmer with the cap and gown, a book on the history of Limestone College and other campus memorabilia.
Bratt aligned the tassel on the cap so it would sit on Farmer's right, the position that signifies graduation, prompting an accomplished smile from Farmer and kindling memories Farmer has made through nearly 10 decades as a pupil, teacher and retiree.
"It was wonderful to think of it," Farmer said.
Farmer, who was born in 1913 and grew up on a farm in the Campobello area, enrolled at Limestone College in 1930 with the goal of earning a teaching degree in four years.
The Great Depression altered Farmer's plans because the $420 for tuition was hard to come by, even though she received a $100 scholarship. Part of that scholarship included dusting buildings on campus.
After completing two years worth of courses, Farmer was eligible to obtain a teaching position. She did so and began going to extension classes after her 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. school days.
Farmer completed her degree requirements in 1959, but was unable to get a cap and gown. That prideful moment came Thursday night after she addressed a group of Limestone College students at the Greer National Guard Armory, which serves as one of the school's extended campus sites.
Farmer taught school for 43 years, including 29 years of second grade at Inman Elementary, from which she retired in 1975. She recalled having 52 first graders in one of her classes at Holly Springs earlier in her career.
Wadette Cothran with Camp Care, the Inman nursing home where Farmer resides, said Farmer taught District 1 Superintendent Jimmy Littlefield and Cothran in second grade. Cothran said Farmer's influence continues to reach through northwest Spartanburg County.
"It's an honor to have her," Cothran said. "She is just a blessing."
Camp Care workers presented Farmer with a framed report card from Limestone College. Farmer thought it was great, but contested how "some C (grades) got on there."


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Assessing a program
A significant portion of library work is training: teaching your clients how to use the databases you subscribe to, how to use the catalogue, how to sign out a book. Law libraries also usually teach legal research techniques and methods to articling and summer students. After spending a great deal of time and effort putting […]
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Creating a workshop
One of the reasons I left my previous firm was to take on new challenges. I wanted to create and deliver workshops, do more in-depth research, and develop a more aggressive current awareness program. I've made headway on the latter two, and now I'm working on a legal research refresher. Last fall I took a […]
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Last September, Melanie Bueckert, Legal Research Counsel at the Manitoba Court of Appeal, (and occasional Slaw contributor), saw a reference to the Head-Start Program offered by the Edmonton Law Libraries Association (ELLA). As a law librarian in a small market, I was both aware and envious of the program and the association that presented it. […]
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A value proposition
My colleague, Emma, who blogs at Ballad in Plain E, brought up an interesting point regarding law library staff in Winnipeg. Coming from a firm in Vancouver, which is about the same size as my firm, she is surprised at how few library staff there are here. Her old firm had both a librarian and a […]
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Video tutorials
Adults learn what they need to perform a task. I bet the typical secretary knows how to use Microsoft Word for typing their reports and memos, but does not need to know more complex functions if they are not using them. Adults are also unconsciously learning all the time in small bite sized chunks. I […]
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Customer service training
Kudos to the Houston Area Library System for an excellent three-part module on Customer Service training. Some good pointers on effective listening, verbal cues and non-verbal behaviour in customer interactions, and handling difficult patrons are outlined. I especially liked the logical steps in diffusing difficult customer interactions. My basic tenets are to allow the person […]
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Education anyone?
There's been a lot of chatter in the blogosphere lately on the role of law schools in preparing students for the actual work of a lawyer. I pay attention to this, since I help develop the research skills of law students and new associates. Two recent posts caught my attention, for their similar yet divergent viewpoints. Jordan […]
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The simple things
Yesterday I finally got the library mending supplies I'd ordered about 6 weeks earlier. (I'd kind of forgotten I'd ordered them, to be honest!) Most of the books in my library are in very good shape, but some of the older reporting series have split along the spine, and need to be put back together. […]
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Diversity programs
In a recent Financial Post article Fiona MacFarlane discusses the next level of training leaders from diverse backgrounds. She came to Canada in 1987 armed with 4 degrees and eager to work, but employers probably saw her as "overqualified" and without direct Canadian work experience. We are similar, as I have a degree and a […]
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Once upon a time…no…sorry, wrong story (heh). I love to listen to music. I can listen for hours to different artists, but the ones I go back to repeatedly are the ones who tell me a story with their lyrics. Steve Earle and Rufus Wainwright are currently at the top of my iPod's most frequently […]
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What I am about to write is so early and so possibly wrong that it should probably be illegal, but I'm gonna do it anyway because we have the Honey Badger and he frankly does not give a shit.
So here it goes a look into the teams that will be contending (and who will be pretending, and not even trying) next season in the Big 12. Keep reading after the jump.
1. Kansas State- I am almost positive that K-State will not be picked to finish first in the Big 12 next year but if you look at K-State from top to bottom they are primarily built through Sophomores and Juniors with the occasional Freshman phenom mixed in, and if the honey badger can develop into an even bigger run pass threat who knows what can happen.
2. Oklahoma- OU may very well be the pick to finish first in the Big 12 next year as Whaley, Jones, Stills, and Reynolds all (have the oppertunity) to return next year, the defense may be down a little though so they move into no. 2 in my poll.
3. Baylor- This pick largely depends on if RG3 and Art Briles stick around next year, but if both do and someone steps up to replace Kendall Wright and Terrance Ganaway the Bears will be a very big problem for anyone wanting to contend in the Big 12.
4. Oklahoma State- Aside from Joseph Randall the Cowboys cuburd seems like it could be pretty bare next year, a lot of it depends on if anyone can step up to replace the Weeden Blackmon connection, but I would bet the cowboys have a down year next year.
5. Texas- Texas has a ton of talent but I think they are still a year away from anything special happening, and they will take a step back if they lose talent to the NFL and Manny Diaz to the coaching carosel.
6. Iowa State- Much like Texas Iowa State has ton of potential but is still a good two years away from doing anything special.
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7. Texas Tech- Tech may very well be the worst team with 5 wins in all of the country, towards the end they were as bad as Kansas and a coaching change would be very helpful.
8. Kansas- Even if they get a great coach KU is still bound to at least one more bad year (no talent, no luck).
TCU and West Virginia- When a team changes conferences there is no telling how it will go before hand (except you Colorado, we ALL saw that coming).