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Nine medical marijuana dispensaries will be permitted in the areas of Sonoma County outside city limits, the county Board of Supervisors decided Tuesday.
The cap, proposed and under review since last year, is designed to prevent an over-concentration of cannabis outlets in the county government's jurisdiction.
A three-member majority of the board — Valerie Brown, Mike McGuire and Efren Carrillo — voted to set the cap at nine, the number recommended by the county Planning Commission last month and endorsed by the board for study last year.
Nine is equal to the six permitted dispensaries in the county, plus two approved last month by the Planning Commission — both await a review by the Board of Supervisors — and third that is going through the application process.
Supervisor David Rabbitt and board Chairwoman Shirlee Zane favored a cap of six dispensaries. They voiced concerns about underage use of pot and said a lower number of outlets was adequate to serve the county's medicinal marijuana patients.
Medical marijuana advocates reacted to the vote with mixed opinions. Some supported a cap while pushing for a higher number of legal outlets. Others said a limit was unwarranted and would restrict patients' access to the drug, which California voters made legal for medical purposes in 1996.
"I'm disappointed. I don't think that nine dispensaries are enough to serve the population we have," said Kumari Sivadas of the Sonoma Alliance for Medical Marijuana.
Other providers or advocates said the limits are appropriate.
The county joins three local cities that have allowed dispensaries with caps. There are two outlets in Santa Rosa, one in Cotati and one in Sebastopol. The remaining six cities in the county ban dispensaries.
The Board of Supervisors' move is the first phase of a larger attempt to overhaul the county's 2006 medical marijuana ordinance, a set of rules county leaders now see as inadequate to govern the burgeoning North Coast marijuana trade.
Later this year, supervisors are expected to look at tighter regulation of medical pot gardens.
The limit on dispensaries was seen as the easier of the two phases. But it was still troublesome because officials said they had little reliable data to show how many county residents use medicinal marijuana and how a cap might affect that population.
Information provided to the county last year by medical marijuana stakeholders suggested that 2 to 3 percent of the population uses medicinal pot, equating to a Sonoma County patient base of 9,700 to 14,500 people.
Based on those numbers and an average patient load among currently permitted dispensaries of 1,000 patients, county planners said a total number of 13 dispensaries in the county — including four in the cities and nine in the county area — would suffice.
Some providers agreed. "I think that nine dispensaries is an appropriate number to be serving the 150,000 people in the unincorporated area," said Robert Jacob, executive director of Peace in Medicine Healing Center, which operates dispensaries in Santa Rosa and Sebastopol.
But Sivadas, the Sonoma Alliance for Medical Marijuana representative, estimated that up to 5 percent of county residents, or nearly 27,000 people, may use medical marijuana. Nine dispensaries won't be able to serve that population, she said. "I think we should be looking at more," she told the board.
Several members of the audience spoke in favor of tighter limits or banning dispensaries outright.
Summer Stone, a Santa Rosa Junior College student, said allowing a greater number sent the wrong message to youth. "We know that they're there and we know that people are using them for other reasons besides medical (care)" she said.
Zane, a foe of new dispensaries in her Santa Rosa-centered district — there are two plus a third seeking the board's approval — brought forward several county health officials to testify about drug addiction and rising marijuana use among local teens.
"Right now we don't have a shortage of dispensaries and it is a major health issue," Zane said.
Fellow board members Brown and Carrillo frowned on her tactics, saying the presentations were off topic.
"The question before us today is whether we should limit the number of medical marijuana dispensaries," Brown said.
Rabbitt said he preferred the lower cap of six because he saw and heard of no shortage of supply for medical marijuana patients.
"I see this more as a business opportunity and less as patient need," he said. "Six dispensaries is working now and six should work in the future."
McGuire backed the cap of nine and then offered a list of ideas for the county's second phase of work on the issue, including standardized security measures for dispensaries, a crackdown on marijuana delivery services and a proposal that dispensary operators voluntarily tax themselves.
Carrillo was expected to be the least likely supporter of a cap before Tuesday's hearing. The west county supervisor has potentially the most dispensaries in his district: two have permits, a third is awaiting the board's say next month and a fourth is in the application line.
But Carrillo became the swing vote, saying nothing prevented the board from revisiting its decision in the future.
"I think moving forward with the cap is the right idea," he said.
All this does is limit the healthy competition that is essential to a Free Market. What has happened is not surprising as it happens with all monopolies… poor customer service with extremely overpriced, low quality medicine/products;
Thak God! 10 would have just been too much!
n the wake of the Supreme Court decision requiring California to reduce its prison population by about 30,000, Dale Gieringer of California NORML notes that the state was incarcerating nearly 25,000 drug offenders at the end of last year:
A total of 8,587 inmates were being held specifically for simple possession of a controlled substance. Another 1,401 were being held for marijuana-specific felonies. The remaining balance were being held for sales, manufacture or distribution of other controlled substances.
It costs $44,563 to incarcerate a prisoner for a year in California — nearly the same price as a year at
Harvard University with room and board.
How's that working for us?
"Pot is illegal under federal law. Why does Sonoma County and the state of California continue to undermine federal law"
Illegal aliens are illegal under federal law. Why does Sonoma County and the State of California continue to undermine Federal law? And why does the Federal government continue to undermine Federal law? Why did the Federal government OK the sale of guns to the Mexican cartels?
Because the government does not follow the law, that's why.
Can It Be True:
You cite Federal Law with regard to pot being illegal.
Yet you conveniently ignore how badly the Feds fouled up their prohibition on alcohol back in the 1930s.
Remember that fiasco where corrupt government people continued to drink smuggled alcohol at the same they arrested average everyday people for consumption?
To cite Federal Law is to cite stupidity. They have an incentive to keep pot illegal so they can keep their army of do-nothing "justice system" employees on the public payroll.
Without pot laws, think of all the prosecutors, judges, police, jailers, and court clerks who would find themselves without a job. Without pot laws, half of those people would be surplus.
Legalize pot and the problem of the underground pot economy including smuggling and the farce of "medical pot" go away at the same time the Mexican drug cartels are deprived of profit.
50,000 average Americans were arrested in New York State in year 2011 for pot violations. Average, everyday good people suffering criminal arrest records because of an arrogant, greedy, corrupt government seeking to ensure its death grip on our freedoms of life.
Pot is illegal under federal law. Why does Sonoma County and the state of California continue to undermine federal law and endorse the sale and distribution of an illegal substance?
Smoking is suppose to be bad according to the terrible government ads on TV. Why is an illegal weed which has big time criminal backing allowed to be sold?
The feds should come in and shut the door on pot and arrest the people including the members of the Board of Supervisors who support, allow or tolerate pot sales and distribution.
Zane is too conservative to be considered a "progressive", which she refers to herself constantly in public. She is Anti-Choice on womens issues and attempted to deny more tax revenue to a county that desperately needs it.
Just because you've advocated for a bike lane or two doesn't mean that you aren't a moderate, at best.
She also tried to deny Union rights to parks employees. We'll just call that strike three, I live in your district and am hoping there is an actual progressive alternative on the ballot.


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He was sitting alone in front of the small diner where I was about to have breakfast.
White-haired, a little stooped, obviously somewhat infirm, the old man nevertheless seemed to sit proudly in his WWII cap emblazoned with the name of his unit, in his vest covered with various military emblems. People mostly walked by him. He was, after all, just another old man among many these days.
Just one more at the end of a life that could no doubt fill a book with stories most people wouldn't be interested in hearing, much less reading.
If only people knew, I thought, what he must have endured.
My uncle suffered in a prisoner-of-war camp in WWII. His plane shot down over a cornfield in Europe, he was spared immediate death by the farmers with pitchforks who herded him to the soldiers who would incarcerate him for 18 months.
An Air Force officer, he was treated a bit less harshly than others, if you can call "less harsh" almost freezing to death in numbing cold, losing more than 60 pounds from starvation, and never being able to talk about it for the remainder of his more than 90 years.
I lost friends in Vietnam, and after they returned.
I have a friend whose only child is a Marine in the Middle East. Most of the time she has no idea where he is, when he'll return, or if he'll return.
We've all seen the soldiers' coffins returning from wars in the Middle East, or young veterans struggling with the horrific injuries which they've endured.
For most of us, Memorial Day means the beginning of summer vacations. But for those who have served, their families, and most importantly, for those who gave their lives for all of us, it's far more.
Approaching the old soldier quietly, I stopped and said "Thank you."
Anyone would, who'd gone through what he had, or lost loved ones in Korea, Vietnam, the Middle East, or who'd truly seen the devastation wrought on those enduring them.
But how quickly we forget.
Yet, this old man sat alone quietly in front of the diner, no doubt wondering if anyone else knew what he endured, sacrificed.
Or understands what he must recall in the deepest, darkest recesses of his mind from a time when "shell shock" was considered a character "weakness," to be endured for lack of understanding and treatment.
How many suffered in silence, like my uncle, whom my Dad said was never quite the same after returning home?
War is Hell. Yet today's kids feast on video war-games in which the same characters get blown up and resurrected again and again with the press of a button.
The reality of war for some of those grown-up children leaves them permanently scarred after taking their game-skills into real wars and discovering how little similarity there is between game and reality.
With weary blue eyes looking directly into mine, the old soldier replied, "You're welcome, Ma'am."
Nothing more needed to be said.
We just knew.
I found myself thinking about him all day. I hoped others had acknowledged him, sitting alone in his cap and vest.
For whom was he waiting? Did he live alone? Have a family? Why was he there by himself? Perhaps hoping someone would remember?
I don't know.
He was gone when I left a short while later. I hadn't seen anyone meet him. He just seemed to disappear, like the memories of the rest of us who owe him and others, so much.
Thank the veterans who cross your path. Be grateful for their presence in our lives, their sacrifices for us all.
It doesn't matter whether you agree or disagree with the wars they fought.
What matters is that they cared enough to put their lives on the line for all of us.
Never, ever forget them.
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5:53pm Tuesday 7th August 2012 in Local news By Lauren May, Chief Reporter
Police are hunting a "brazen attacker" who tricked his way into a home before sexually assaulting a woman.
An e-fit image of the man has been released following the assault which happened at about 2pm on Thursday, May 24, at a residential address in the Pollards Hill area.
The victim, who is in her 20's, was alone in the house at the time and had been expecting a delivery.
After answering the door a man was able to gain entrance to the house where he stayed for about 15 minutes during which the woman was sexually assaulted., police ssaid.
The man is described as a black male, of a slim build with short dark hair and had scratches on his face.
He was wearing trainers with a Nike tick, a dark coloured hoodie, a white T shirt with a multi coloured flag on the front similar to the Union Jack and black tracksuit bottoms with white small stripes or dashes down each side and a "lion" logo.
Detective Inspector Keith Ward, from the Metropolitan Police's sapphire based at Sutton, said: "This man was able to trick his way into the house and assault the victim in her own home
"It was a brazen attack in the middle of the afternoon. If you know him, call us as he must be stopped."
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My house has been chaos for a couple of weeks now.
There could ultimately be a lot of reasons chaos would occur in a two-bedroom upper half of a duplex, but the reason this time around is that my boyfriend and I have become homeowners.
I'm surrounded by boxes as we speak.
It's a bittersweet moment in life — I'm excited for our new pad (I even bought address labels that say that) but also nostalgic for the time I've had in this apartment.
While reminiscing, a thought flashed into my mind that I just couldn't ignore. I remembered doing a story about Port's Eric McLean, who died not even two months ago after a 9-year battle with cancer.
I remembered reading in his obituary:
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The thing he wanted most is the one I am about to have, and I couldn't help but feel a pang of guilt and grief. While I'm excited to embark on the journey before me, I shouldn't take it for granted.
McLean was just 28 years old, and had married his wife only just more than a year before his death.
What's more, my thoughts continued, are the so many families and friends that lost someone this year in tragic ways. As a journalist, it's been emotionally taxing to bring the news of these horrible events to the community. It's been more emotionally taxing to talk with family and friends in hopes of memorializing the ones we have lost.
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And as I remember these hardships, and move forward with the next chapter in my life — I looked for a way to capture the moment in honor of those that are no longer.
McLean had been active in a program his family created: L.I.F.E., a nonprofit organization that focuses on raising money for cancer patients in need and research in hopes of finding a cure and raising awareness. After McLean's death, I purchased a shirt from the organization as a way to give back, and memorialize the reportedly great man I never met.
As I sort through the boxes, I'll be wearing my L.I.F.E. shirt — not taking anything for granted and sending my thoughts to family and friends who are missing their loved ones.
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1. Our season was over when Doom was injured. It really is that simple. It is good to finally read several Bronco outlets finally echo that same conclusion. Injuries matter and though we should hold players and coaches accountable, we must judge their accountability by what they do with what they have. We currently have zero pass rush and this phenomenon serves to make the rest of our defense look worse than it really is. Likewise, an amazing pass rush makes the rest of the defense look better than it is. When you are rebuilding a roster, depth is something, by definition, you don't have. When key players are injured, you are left with backups. When you are rebuilding, you have no backups. That is the story of the 2010 Broncos.
2. Am I the only person here who thinks Ryan Harris is probably on his way out in Denver? I don't see us being willing to offer him the same amount of cash as the Bears, Redskins or a few other teams. Yes, I know that Zane Beadles could probably play right tackle if needed (leaving a big void at left guard). However, with Tim Tebow possibly taking over the QB position, the right tackle position will become the premium offensive line spot on our roster (protecting Tebow's blind side). Consequently, I see us drafting a RT or LG position within the first two rounds or addressing one of the positions through free agency. It makes me sick to think of us addressing anything other than defense super early but beggars can't be choosers. Hopefully we will keep him but I have my doubts.
3. There are two major factors that are preventing us from opening up the offensive playbook even more, in my opinion. Any guesses? First, we have very slow tight ends who can't get open and can't catch even when they are open. Yes, I know Daniel Graham is a good blocker (at least that is what everyone says). However, the main thing I remember about Daniel Graham over the last two years is dropped passes. The main thing I remember about our other tights ends is that I don't remember anything about them! We need and will certainly pursue an upgrade at the tight end position this offseason. The other factor that is preventing us from opening up our offensive playbook is the lack of speed and athleticism of Kyle Orton. When your QB can't throw on the run, can't roll out, and can't improvise, your options become limited. Perhaps Orton's ability as a better than average pocket passer negates this, but I don't think it does. Designed roll-outs are a very big part of most offensive schemes, but not ours. Our offensive scheme is firing on 6 out of 8 cylinders.
4. For the record, I am of the belief that we give Coach McD one more year and evaluate him after that. However, if people are going to speculate on who potential replacements would be, let me suggest Jim Harbaugh of Stanford. Living on the west coast and watching tons of Pac 10 games has given me a very good vantage point of many Stanford games. He coaches his teams to be tough, physical, smart, and competitive. His offense is very pro-style and his game-planning and play-calling are as good as I have seen on the college level (other than Chris Peterson of Boise State). The Stanford/Elway connection is something that can't be overlooked. Being a former QB himself, Harbaugh is known for being good with QB's and a strong developer of talent. Once again, I believe in McD, but Harbaugh might be an option if things get too hot to handle.
5. The following statement will be controversial and will fly in the face of many statements I have read on MHR: Our cornerback situation is fine as is. We had a top 4 pass defense in 2009. Andre Goodman has been injured this year. Regardless of what I read on MHR, I think Champ is still a very good CB and has at least two productive years left at the position. Andre Goodman, as I have said before, was every bit as good as Champ in 2009. He has been injured this year since the beginning so we haven't seen the full player yet. Until I see differently, I will not assume Goodman has lost a step, sorry. Perrish Cox is a more than capable nickel corner and Squid can be in some dime packages or just miscellaneous depth. The CB position should be addressed within the next two to three years, but it is not as imminent as some people have portrayed. I can't say the same about the safety position. I think Renaldo Hill is adequate. If it weren't for the pass interference penalty this year, most people would say he is having a good year. I'm comfortable with him. Brian Dawkins, who will always be a stud, has become a major liability in coverage. This is nothing you haven't read before. We must address the FS position but I am good with the rest of our DB's.
6. A friend of mine pointed this out to me the other day: What happens to the 2012 draft if there is no 2011 season? Does that give us two seasons in a row of top ten picks? What is the rule? It probably won't happen but you never know. If I were in charge of the NFL, I would base the 2012 draft order on the last five-year average win-loss record, weighted with strength of schedule. What do you think?
7. Can someone with more knowledge than me tell me what percentage of the Tim Tebow jersey sales go to the Broncos ownership? This is part of a larger question. A few months ago, I noticed the Broncos payroll was one of the lowest in the league. I'm wondering if this has been a historical truth throughout the Broncos history. I ask these questions because I'm wondering how bold we might be in free agency.
The Broncos have two highly paid players that could likely be released after this season. Last I checked, Daniel Graham makes about 3.5 million a year and Brian Dawkins makes 7 million a year. Obviously whether we release them is debatable but I'm wondering if we could use the extra money to resign Champ and then go after some high profile free agent. I'm not about blowing my wad on a big free agent who is getting long in the tooth (Haynesworth, Peppers, etc. ). The free agent I have my eye on is Mercedes Lewis, the tight end from the Jaguars. He is actually an undervalued player, in a small market and relatively cheap team, who is just now entering the prime of his career. Depending on who you ask, he is possibly the best blocking TE in the game who is also starting to develop into one of the best pass catchers in the league. He chose to cut off contract talks because he wants to "test the market." If you could go after one free agent, who would it be? By the way, I don't think David Harris will leave the Jets.
8. Pet peeve of the week - MHR criticism of D.J. Williams. After our loss to the Ravens, a game in which D.J. looked awesome, everyone on MHR was singing his praises and talking about what a stud and a leader he was. There was even a post or two devoted to D.J. and his awesome leadership on the field. McD even talked about how D.J. was one of his favorite players to coach. Now, he gets in trouble with the law and he suddenly is not a good fit in our system and is better suited to play in a 4-3???!!!
Here is my opinion, D.J. might not be the best 3-4 ILB in the game but he is right of the fringe of being Pro-Bowl worthy every year. That is good enough for me and should be good enough for you too. We have won three games this year so Pro-Bowl players are not bad things to have. Players are allowed to have good AND bad games, aren't they??? It is fascinating to me to see how the attention span of the media and the average span have caused players to be judged by one play or one game and not a greater body of work. Two DUII's is something worthy to be criticized about, but don't act like he sucks on the field, because he doesn't.
9. For the record, I advocate creating a daily or even weekly "mock draft drawer" post where everyone can chime in as to what they want. Otherwise, there will be +/- 5 mock drafts every day when the offseason starts. Draft geeks like myself love it, but the mock police don't. This is a reasonable compromise.
10. Here is my offseason plan:
Existing Players:
1. Resign Champ Bailey
2. Resign Ryan Harris
3. Release Ron Fields
4. Release David Graham
5. Release Brian Dawkins
6. Resign Marcus Thomas
7. Retain Kyle Orton - If we can't get better than a second for Orton, I would keep him around. He could be a starter or one of the best backups in the league.
Free Agency:
1. Sign Mercedes Lewis TE. I'm all for going after David Harris ILB, but I have my doubts as to whether he will leave the Jets. Mercedes Lewis is a west coast guy who might be sick of playing in front of five to ten fans every week in Jacksonville.
2. Consider a backup/starter NT. The draft does not offer many good NT prospects. The only one I have seen that might be decent is Kendrick Ellis. One player who might be a decent fit in our system is Johnny Jolly. He was arrested and suspended for the 2010 season but to my knowledge has not been a problem before or after that. Maybe he deserves a second chance and maybe that chance can be with the Broncos??? Jolly is only 27 years old, is 6'3" 330, and has experience in the 3-4.
Trade down 1st round pick to mid teens. Acquire 3rd and 4th rounders. This gives us:
1st round: +/- 16th overall
2nd round: two picks
3rd round: two picks
4th round: one pick
6th round: one pick
7th round: one pick
Current Needs:
With Free Agents and Injured Players Coming Back Needs:
4. OLB Depth
5. OL Depth
1st Round: Akeem Ayers ILB - This guy leads his team in sacks AND interceptions, which shows how athletic and instinctive he is. I have seen him catch LaMichael James from behind and destroy the line of scrimmage while rushing the QB. He plays all over the place but I feel his best position is ILB. He is 6-4 255lbs and is very fast and strong. He will likely blow up the combine and his stock will be quite high. Not only could he step in at OLB if Doom or Ayers go down, he will start next to DJ on the inside too. I see him as Mario Haggen on steroids.
1st Round: Trade a second and third to enter the late first round: Rahim Moore FS - This guy is the number 1 safety in the draft. He intercepted 10 passes last year but his interception numbers are down a lot this year. Articles I have read say that his INT's are down because QB's are staying away from him. Who knows? He has elite speed and is probably better at pass defense than run defense. When I have seen him play he is always around the ball.
2nd Round: Christian Ballard DE - J.J. Watt would be fine here too. With all the talented DE's in this draft, there are going to be a lot of good one's still around in the early second. Ballard has the requisite size 6'5" 300 lbs to play in our system. I have seen him play on the inside and the outside and it is fascinating to watch how teams will consistently run plays as far away from him as possible.
3rd Round: Lance Kendricks TE - This guy is Marquez Branson on steroids. A former WR who can create definite mismatch problems for LBs. He is 6'3" 240 and is a better receiver than blocker. He reminds me of Aaron Hernandez, and Tim Tebow will like that.
4th Round: Marcus Gilbert OT - This guy is drafted for depth and will reunite with Tebow. Pretty cool thing about Gilbert is his dad just retired as a Secret Service agent guarding the President. More important to us, he is a decent value for the 4th.
6th Round: Owen Marecic FB - Tough, smart, versatile, and executes his blocks extremely well. Athletic enough, currently, to play fullback and inside linebacker. He will become a fan favorite.
7th Round: Bryant Browning OG - Nothing but depth at this point.
Starters: Offense
QB - Tim Tebow or Kyle Orton
RB - Knowshon Moreno
FB - Owen Marecic
OL - Ryan Clady, Zane Beadles, J.D. Walton, Chris Kuper, Ryan Harris
TE - Mercedes Lewis and Lance Kendricks
WR - Brandon Lloyd, Eddie Royal, Demaryius Thomas
Starters: Defense
DL - Kevin Vickerson, Jamal Williams, Christian Ballard
OLB - Robert Ayers, Elvis Dumervil
ILB - D.J. Williams, Akeem Ayers
S - SS Renaldo Hill FS - Rahim Moore
CB - Champ Bailey, Andre Goodman
Nickel CB - Perrish Cox
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|Harper named NKY Offensive Player of the Year
Senior Aven Harper secured his place in Pendleton County Wildcats soccer history with an incredible 2012 season. He also was named the Northern Kentucky Offensive Player of the Year.
By Sam McClanahan, Reporter
Although his Wildcat soccer playing days are now over, Aven Harper's place in the program's history will live on in the record books forever.
He was named the Northern Kentucky Offensive Player of the Year on October 19, becoming the first player in school history to receive the honor. The award culminated a senior season in which Harper totaled 44 goals ( third best in the state ) and 20 assists, both Pendleton County single-season records. He also ends his career as the most prolific scorer in school history with 83 goals, and as the program's all-time leader in assists with 53.
"Aven is the most-skilled soccer player I have ever coached," said Wildcats head coach Lisa Feltner. "He played each game with heart and determination. His foot skills, ball control, speed, decision making, the ability to recognize and seize the opportunity to make goal scoring opportunities make him one of the best players in the state."
Pendleton County athletic director, Keith Smith, witnessed many of the fine performances turned in by Harper throughout the course of the season.
"Aven is one of those once in a lifetime players. There are good players that go through a school, there are great players that go through a school and then there are once in a lifetime players that are a blessing for the school, program and team. In my first year as AD, it was a joy to watch him play and appreciate the artistery that he brought to the game," said Smith.
Harper's dedication and strong work ethic on the field is also duplicated in the classroom. He carries a 4.0 GPA and ranks first among his graduating class of 178. He plans to pursue college in Europe following graduation.
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Bush to Titans in '11?
According to ESPN Insider, the Titans are one of the teams who could potentially be interested in Reggie Bush should he not be retained by the Saints. Here's what they have to say: Reggie Bush's continued employment with the New Orleans Saints was a subject of debate all season long by pundits and fans. We don't have anything concrete from anyone inside the organization, but it was thought earlier that there was no way that the team would bring him back for the $8 million he's owed in 2010. If the Super Bowl winds up being Bush's last game for the Saints, he went out with a relative thud: five rushes for 25 yards, four catches for 38 yards and one punt return for 4 yards. If he's not retained -- and that continues to be a big "if" -- two NFC West teams might lead the charge in bidding for him. The first is the Seattle Seahawks; the Pete Carroll connection is obvious, but the team has a pretty big need for a versatile RB, too. The other team is the 49ers, who need a complement to Frank Gore. Niners beat writer Matt Maiocco recently wrote, "It would fill a major need to get an elusive running back to play no more than a handful of offensive snaps a game while also taking over the punt- and kick-return chores." Who does that sound like? But what about the Tennessee Titans? They're set at starting running back, but Bush has never been a traditional rusher anyway. What the Titans do need is an explosive returner (check), someone to come in to give Chris Johnson a rest from time to time (check) and another suitable receiving target for Vince Young (check). Are we missing something here?


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Breathtaking Ocean Views of Flamingo Beach on Your Private Sundrenched Balcony. in Brasilito
- bedrooms 2
- baths 2
- sleeps 6
- pool yes
- hot tub no
- pets considered no
- type Condo
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Perched on a hillside approximately 100 feet above the incredibly beautiful Flamingo Beach; vacationers are welcomed with truly spectacular ocean views and sunsets. The entrance to the property is only 25 meters from the beach, and features 24 hour security monitoring of the resort. Aside from enjoying spectacular views and great beach access, Oceanica visitors can take advantage of the facilities private pool and grounds, all while overlooking the beach! Enjoy a short walk to the nearby marina or visit local restaurants to savor the local dishes and experience for yourself the genuine Costa Rican hospitality. For your added convenience numerous shops, the bank and a pharmacy are all within easy walking distance. Pamper yourself in this luxurious 2 bedroom two bath condo featuring all the comforts of luxury living while surrounded by the natural beauty of Costa Rica and the sounds of the surf from Playa Flamingo. Pura Vida!
With its stunning white sand, unspoiled beaches and pristine clear blue waters, Playa Flamingo is the ideal vacation getaway, offering visitors some of the best deep sea fishing in the world. Marlin, tuna, swordfish and snapper can be found off the coast all year around, making this beach an extremely popular tourist destination. Every July, this beautiful beach also plays host to a fantastic international sailfish tournament sponsored by the Costa Rican Amateur Fishermen's Club.
Besides deep sea fishing, Playa Flamingo also offers a wealth of water sports along with close proximity to the amazing Santa Rosa National Park and the Palo Verde natural reserve.
Scuba diving is available here all year round, allowing tourists to experience the excitement of swimming with white-fin sharks and an array of other stunning tropical fish and marine life. Sailing and diving expeditions and tours can also be arranged to the close by island of Plata.
Playa Flamingo is a fabulous holiday spot if you prefer taking advantage of the world class fishing out here, or if you prefer a simple sunset cruise. The beaches are bathed in sunshine and the average annual temperature hovers around 28°C (82°F).
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Property Type
- condo
- floor area 1345 sq. ft.
- guests provide their own meals
Location Type
- beach view
- ocean view
- beach
- village
near the ocean
- Steps away from beautiful Playa Flamingo
- romantic
- parking off street
- elevator
- wireless internet
washing machine
- Full size
clothes dryer
- Full size
- sofa bed
- telephone
air conditioning
- 4 separate units in the condo
linens provided
- Luxury linens and towels, down pillows
- parking
- broadband access
- internet
- towels provided
- iron & board
- alarm clock
- ceiling fans
- filtered water
- basic soaps
- safe
- hair dryer
- laundry soap
- local restaurant guide
- toilet paper
- kitchen
cooking utensils
- Fully equipped kitchen
- coffee maker
- toaster
- Stainless steel fridge with water/icemaker
- freezer
- oven
- microwave
- blender
- ice maker
- stove
- dishwasher
- dining area
Pool / Spa
- outdoor pool
- communal pool
- Bathrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- bathroom 1: toilet, shower, Huge walk in shower
- bathroom 2: toilet, shower, Huge walk in shower
- Beautifully finished bathrooms with high quality fixtures, plush towels and granite counters.
- Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms, sleeps 6
- bedroom 1: 1 king, Deluxe Mattress and Linens
- bedroom 2: 1 queen, Delux Mattress and Linens
- Beautifully designer finished bedrooms with custom made furnishings, and built-in closets. Luxurious high thread count linens with down pillows, and exceptionally comfortable pillow top mattresses. Individually controlled air conditioning units and variable speed ceiling fans in each bedroom. Walk out balconies with beautiful vistas of water and mountains from both bedrooms. Black out blinds with high quality draperies for your comfort and enjoyment.
- satellite / cable
- dvd player
- television
- radio
- stereo
- cd player
- video library
- outdoor grill
- An amazing view from here!!! A table with seating for 4 plus a granite bar
- gated community
- porch / veranda
- walkway to water
- beach towels
- small cooler
- non smoking only
- long-term renters welcome
- wheelchair accessible
- suitable for elderly or infirm
- children welcome
- pets not allowed
- Notes
- Guests of the Condo can enjoy access to the Flamingo Marina Resort where they can enjoy the pool and restaurant services of the famous Monkey Bar!
activities and attractions in Brasilito Costa Rica
- bay/sound
- marina
- rain forests
- volcano
- waterfalls
- zoo
- restaurants
Leisure Activities
- shelling
- shopping
- paddle boating
- photography
- whale watching
- boating
- eco tourism
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- walking
- horseback riding
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
Sports & Adventure Activities
- snorkeling/diving
- cycling
- mountain biking
- rafting
- kayaking
- pier fishing
- tennis
- water tubing
- swimming
- golf
- sailing
- fishing
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- surfing
- deepsea fishing
- hiking
- jet skiing
- snorkeling
- spelunking
- surf fishing
- whitewater rafting
- golf privileges optional
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I apologize for being late on this topic but I work third shift right now so I always DVR the games and watch them a day late, then comment about things that are 24 hours old in the middle of the night at work when no one else is up. Does that make me a troll? Kinda sucks, but I digress.
Watching the Tampa game was a thrill. Great effort by both teams and I'm not sure if anyone knows this, but Jimmy Fucking Howard is an absolute animal right now!!!! Granted, I don't watch many other teams so I have little frame of reference, but he has got to be playing as good or better than anyone in the league right now. Regardless of his numbers (which are also great), he is just always in the right position and is seeing the puck unbelievably well. Other than his brain fart pass against Boston, it's been awhile since his last blatent "miss". Forget the AS game, Tiberius For Vezina!!!!! Keep it up Jim!!!
Also, I'm really starting to think this team has "IT", whatever "IT" is. I get really excited about all this trade talk but am a little apprehensive about screwing with the chemistry right now. I know I wouldn't be so high on everything if we weren't on a helluva streak at the moment, but if this is the level of play that this team is capable of sustaining for extended periods then I feel very confident about our chances. I mean, that third goal against the bolts had to be one of the sickest displays of passing, pure vision and talent that I can recall. I was having Russian 5 flashbacks. How the hell do you defend that? Answer: A Chuck Norris Roundhouse Kick is the only way.
Now to bring my head out of the clouds. Does everyone really think we need to add a piece or two right now? Just because we have the cap space doesn't mean we need to let it burn a hole in our pocket. I would obviously love to get a Ryan, Parise or even Iginla but not at the price that their teams will want. We have a great team as is and I would feel much more comfortable dealing with free agents in the summer. There's going to be a nice crop of young FA forwards and defensmen this summer. I kind of hope Kenny holds his cards so we don't have to give up anything but money. I think this will likely be the case since I'm sure Kenny won't give what the teams in question will undoubtedly demand. He's never been one for blockbuster trades besides the Shanahan deal and that was pre-cap. He has done an amazing job at putting us in the financial position we're in and still icing a cup caliber team. Speculation is fun but I won't even try to understand what's going on in his head. Blind faith.
Also, where does everyone else think we're at as a team? It's hard to be negative while we're winning every night so maybe there's some things to be concerned about that I'm missing. Even during the streak that I will only refer to as "The Dark Time", I still thought we were playing decent hockey. It was mostly puck luck IMO, or lack thereof. Thanks for reading and I'll let you all bring me back down to earth now.
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Tombstone Tuesday ~ William J Puckett
Today's Tombstone Tuesday is from 'Corel Cousin' Cathie Dixon Constable and is of William J Puckett, first husband of Louisa Corel. William was born December 21, 1820 in Virginia. It is believed that his parents were Rhoda Francis Newby and … Continue reading
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Monday Madness ~ McGhee/McGee Madness
I'm still struggling with those darn McGhee/McGee ancestors of mine! In doing the regular census search for James Joseph McGhee, I have found a James McGhee and a Thomas McGhee in Bellefonte, Centre County, Pennsylvania in 1820. The funny thing … Continue reading
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As I try to keep themes going, as much as I can, this Tombstone Tuesday post is a follow-up to my post last week in Smile for the Camera ~ A Noble Life. William Conrad Hahn was born March 19, … Continue reading
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This photo portrays the two things held most dear to my ancestors. Family and farming the land, and in my opinion, nothing could show more nobility than those two facets combined as they are in this photo. William Conrad "Con" … Continue reading
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The Mayor says he is willing to press the issue to get the games on air for the upcoming season.
City Councilwoman Sherri Lightner recently announced plans to hold public hearings if the dispute is not resolved.
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NE Craft Brewers
Article By: Andy Crouch
One of the recent trends in craft brewing is the development of regional powerhouse microbreweries. A handful of these breweries now rank among the biggest in the country. Harpoon in the Northeast, Summit and Goose Island in the Midwest, Redhook in the Northwest, and New Belgium in the West all qualify. In an uncertain marketplace, these brewing success stories have a clear and stable future built upon core principles of strong distribution channels, effective marketing, and consistent and quality products.
Look a little further down the list of breweries by their size and you quickly reach a very different tier of breweries. For those breweries with less than 5OOO barrels in annual production, picturing the future is a luxury that is a bit too expensive to fancy. For these smaller breweries, which can even range in size down to a mere few hundred barrels per year, the little things count extra. With little room for storing ingredients, a late grain delivery can cause delays in brewing and thus delays in shipments.
The breweries are often run by a single person or by a small team of individuals. They brew the beer, run the bottling line, clean the brewhouse, distribute the beer, run the "marketing department", fix the damned bottling line, give tours with a smile, and turn off the lights at the end of the day. They toil with the equipment, stress over the inevitable hurdles, and at tastings bask in the warm glow of their supporters. These people are the true faces of craft beer in America.
This is the first in a series of articles on small craft brewers in New England. Each of these brewers produces less than 5OOO barrels of beer per year (by comparison, Anheuser-Busch produced more than 1OO million barrels of beer last year). These breweries are personality driven and these are the people behind the labels.
NEW ENGLAND BREWING COMPANY Opened in 1989 by Dick and Marsha King, the New England Brewing Company (NEBC) has experienced more than its share of ups and downs. The brewery was originally located in South Norwalk, Connecticut, and it expanded quickly to new markets. Like so many other craft breweries, the expansion was too fast and unsuccessful. Eventually, the original owners decided to exit the business. They sold the brands to their brewer, Rob Leonard and his partner Pete Seaman in August 2OO2. The brewery, which produces less than 15OO barrels per year, is now located in a nondescript little warehouse in a small shopping complex in Woodbridge, Connecticut, just outside of New Haven.
As a small brewery owner, Leonard is a jack of all trades out of necessity. Before coming to NEBC, he worked as a "brewer for hire" in a consulting capacity for several New England breweries. Soon he found himself driving all over the Northeast, from Cape Cod to Saratoga Springs, New York, to brew beer for other people. Eventually, he settled down as the brewer at NEBC. Now that he owns the brewery, he has to stay put and cover all the angles. He describes his job as being part brewer, plumber, marketer, and distributor.
The first thing you notice about the brewery is the enormous stockpile of aluminum can palettes lying around the place. Little appreciated in craft brewing circles, canning is at the heart of NEBC's business plan. While the practice of canning craft beer has blossomed in other countries, including Canada and New Zealand, American brewers have been slow to accept it.
Despite the prejudices of the industry at large, Leonard was intrigued by the idea of canning when he first read about it in a newspaper article. After doing some research, Leonard was convinced that canning was the way to go for NEBC. Leonard touts cans as a cost-effective way to provide a superior product. The aluminum cans are lined to protect the beer's flavor and provide an environment free from beer's arch-enemies: light and air.
Leonard also realized that canned craft beer fills a fairly unoccupied niche for active better beer drinkers - cans are portable in ways that bottles are not. Before canned craft beer, people enjoying the outdoors had severely restricted options: carry heavy, awkward and hard to dispose of bottles or tote along a 3O-pack of an otherwise bland, macro-brewed product. Beyond camping, bottled beer is also simply not allowed in many outdoor venues, including most golf courses.
To try one of
New England Brewing Company's beers is to put to rest any
doubts about the potential of canned craft beer. Crack open
one of NEBC's Elm City Lagers and you will be amazed by its
crisp, clean and powerful flavor. This brilliant, spot-on
German-style pilsner single-handedly proves the benefits of
canned craft beer.
HYLAND ORCHARD and BREWERY Located in one of New England's most charming settings for brewing, the Hyland Orchard and Brewery is a destination onto itself. The brewery, on the Damon family farmstead in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, is positioned between a functioning bakery and a popular fruit orchard. The three entities are now independently owned but function as a loose cooperative.
The brewery is owned and operated by Todd Sullivan and Tim Daly, two close friends who met while brewing together at the Mill City Brewing Company in Lowell. After working at several other New England breweries, Sullivan landed a job as the brewer at Hyland, working for the Damon family. While the location originally opened as an apple orchard, the family soon saw an opportunity to expand its tourist business by opening a microbrewery. When the family decided to exit the beer business, Sullivan and Daly agreed to purchase the brewery.
Unlike many smaller craft brewers who have to beg and plead to get the public to visit their warehouse environs, the Hyland site is wildly popular with visitors. The farm location is a favorite for families, allowing the adults to slip away to the brewery's tasting room while the kids enjoy the small petting zoo. Throughout the warmer months of the year, the farm sponsors festivals and concerts that attract thousands of visitors. The brewery sells its beer to the orchard owners who then serve it at the festivals. This on-site sampling system accounts for an impressive one-quarter of Hyland's annual production of 2OOO barrels.
Daly and Sullivan are particularly dedicated to serving their local market. When they took over Hyland, they pulled the brewery's distribution back from all of Massachusetts to the area near its home town. Sullivan believes the approach is paying off by creating a buzz about their hard-to-find product. "If you come to our town, then you get our beer," he says with a laugh.
Hyland's beers are all solid offerings, each with a characteristic crispness Sullivan attributes to the brewery's own fresh well water. The beers are not overwhelming in flavor or particularly challenging in complexity. While beer geeks might not get excited about Hyland's product line, each offering serves well as a session beer. I'd recommend, however, that you take care around the brewery's special release and playfully misnamed Dark Harvest ESB. Unlike nearly every other representation of the style, Hyland's ESB is unconventionally dark in color with roasted flavors. At eight percent alcohol by volume, the product is also far from the session ale style for which it is named.
To supplement
Hyland's otherwise traditional line, Daly and Sullivan plan
to produce a sister brand, to be called Pioneer Brewing. The
Pioneer brands will allow the brewers to experiment with
different styles in special 15-barrel batches. Sullivan
envisions Pioneer as an "artisanal brewery", so keep your
eyes open for some interesting releases if you are in the
ATLANTIC BREWING COMPANY At slightly under 4OOO barrels of annual production, Atlantic is one of the bigger breweries on this list. And it is presently looking to expand its distribution, with new accounts as far away as Tennessee.
Opened by Tom Mafucci in downtown Bar Harbor, Maine, in 1991, Atlantic moved to its present comely rural location in 1998. In deciding to renovate an old abandoned farm house on the outskirts of town, Mafucci had a vision of making the brewery a tourist destination. With nearly 2O,OOO visitors per year, he has clearly succeeded. He designed the property to have all elements of the site, from the brewery to the small bar and cafe to the gift shop, in view from one central location. To maximize a visitor's experience, Mafucci schedules production to coincide with the hours most tourists visit the brewery.
The brewery's beers include your mainstay Maine ales, but with better structure and more distinctive flavor than other breweries. The brewery produces two particularly noteworthy beers, one for its origin and another for its unique place among the state's beers. In Mafucci's second year, a guy with a pickup truck loaded with blueberries stopped by the brewery and offered to sell him his stock. Not sure what he would do with them but intrigued by the peddler's cheap price, he purchased the lot. His brewer made the fateful mistake of suggesting that they juice the berries for their sugars and add it to a batch of beer. After four hours of hard work, the pair had juiced 4OO pounds of blueberries in a little Cuisinart. They had a terrible mess on their hands but the resulting beer proved popular. Fearing a return to hand juicing the berries, Mafucci found a supplier who provided the juice directly to the brewery and the Bar Harbor Blueberry remains one of the brewery's most popular offerings.
The second beer,
Brother Adam's Bragget Ale, is one of the best special
release beers produced in all of New England. At 14-percent
alcohol, this sublime honey-influenced beer is full of
character and ages beautifully. The beer is based upon a
recipe found by Mafucci in an old brewing book and modified
by his staff. Made in the fall from one ton of honey, the
bragget attenuates slowly and requires constant attention
until it is bottled. Mafucci recommends that the bragget not
be consumed for at least six to eight months after brewing,
and offers that even the earliest releases continue to hold
up many years later.
ANDREW'S BREWING COMPANY Andy Hazen is a workhorse of a brewer. From start to finish, he is a one-man operation. The former cabinetmaker is also a self-reliant Mainer through and through. He was originally an all-grain homebrewer who decided to take it to the next level when his friends expressed interest in his beers. He designed the 12-barrel brewing system himself and enlisted a local welder to help put it together. Hazen notes that when you live in Maine, you have to find some service to provide to others in order to survive. For him, brewing is the service he provides to his local community.
Located in the rolling hills of Lincolnville, Maine, Andrew's is housed in a renovated farmhouse next to Hazen's home. Finding the brewery is more than half the battle. Have no fear, however, as everyone knows about Andrew's. Also, be aware that due to some thieving souls, the brewery no longer has any signage to announce its existence to the visiting public. The only indication that a brewery exists in the farmhouse are the occasional keg deliveries in Hazen's front yard. And Hazen hasn't been quick to replace the sign either. While he welcomes visitors, you have to remember to clear a path for the busy brewer. Like many other unsung small brewers, running his 5OO-barrel per year brewery is a seven day a week operation for Hazen.
Watching Hazen run the brewery is a little like watching Willy Wonka run the Chocolate Factory. When I visit him during a bottling day, Hazen runs between the bottling line and the packaging supplies in a hurried yet methodical manner. He stands up bottles on the line, starts the machine, slides his way across the brewhouse to the packaging materials, and hand assembles the six-packs that will hold the soon-to-be bottled beer.
Andrew's beer is
straightforward, unassuming and entirely enjoyable. His
product line includes the St. Nick Porter, the Northern
Brown Ale, the English Pale Ale, and the summer seasonal
Ruby's Golden Ale. A celebration of the Amarillo hop,
Hazen's English Pale Ale is a delightfully balanced product
that neither over or underwhelms the palate.
CONCORD BREWERY In its short seven-year existence, the Concord Brewery has had four different names, three new owners and three separate homes. The name, which was originally the Concord Junction Brewing Company, refers to the brewery's first home in Massachusetts, where brewers developed the idea for the unusual Concord Grape Ale. After brewer Mike Labbe purchased the brewery from its original owners, he changed the name to Concord Brewers. After leaving its Concord home for Shirley, the brewery then became known as the Concorde Brewery.
Soon after taking over the reins, Labbe found that he preferred being a brewer and the brewery nearly closed. In the most recent twist, the brewery's accountant, David Asadoorian, purchased the brewery, rechristened it the Concord Brewery, and moved it to the Brewery Exchange complex in Lowell. To add another twist to the already convoluted story, the brewery produces a range of beers under three different brand names.
The brewery, whose beers remained fairly consistent during the frequent changes in ownership and address, now enjoys a new measure of stability and direction under Asadoorian. Concord produces nearly 4OOO barrels per year but the new owner is looking to double that amount in the near future.
For his part, Asadoorian never dreamed of owning a brewery. While working with small businesses during his career, he always kept his options open about starting his own business when the time was right. When the brewery literally fell into his lap, he picked it up and made several necessary strategic decisions to keep it open.
The brewery's historic location is another interesting chapter in Concord's story. While the brewery is attached to a restaurant in the complex, and its expansive operating space is a focal point for diners through large glass windows in the dining room, the brewery is not associated with the restaurant. The brewery's beer, of course, are the house beers served at the restaurant.
The brewery
produces a line of solid ales under the Concord brand name,
two lagers under the Mill City label, as well as more
challenging beers under the controversial Rapscallion
moniker. This last brand, developed by a former brewer as an
artisanal line, has perhaps been the brewery's most visible
project. The three Rapscallion products, named Blessing,
Creation and Premier, have varied in consistency and flavor
from batch-to-batch, but have been widely lauded by beer
enthusiasts. As the operation stabilizes, the brewery plans
to expand and further promote the Rapscallion line and its
distinctive offerings. Asadoorian wants to promote it as
"America's sipping beer".
TROUTBROOK BREWING COMPANY At a mere 12OO barrels a year, Troutbrook, makers of Thomas Hooker beers, is a little brewery with a big reputation. It is a reputation that is both a blessing a curse. Brewer Paul Davis enjoyed great success at the "brewery in the clouds" at Castle Springs Brewing Company in New Hampshire. His beers won many awards, including at the Great American Beer Festival. His rocked both sides of the brewing dial, mastering lagers with his bold, flavorful Munich-style Lager, and producing one of New England's best India Pale Ales. But after five years at Castle Springs, he suddenly found himself out of a job. Well, for a few days at least. Davis finished his job at Castle Springs on a Friday and started work for Troutbrook the following Monday morning.
With his regular beers as well as his special releases, Davis has clearly picked up where he left off. The brewery's owners, including the affable Mike Altott, have complete confidence in Davis. They allow Davis to focus on the beers, while they each apply their own special skills to the marketing, distribution and business operation.
From his beers, it is obvious that Davis is not your typical East Coast brewer. "You can tell I went to school 2O minutes from Sierra Nevada Brewing," he jokes. The aforementioned IPA, which has resurfaced in a slightly tweaked version at Troutbrook, was laden with hop flavor. Not your average, weak-kneed pale ale with only a kiss of hops, Davis's offering set an early standard for New England brewers. Davis has also resurrected several other lost offerings from his days at Castle Springs. The Blonde Ale, the Old Marley Barleywine and the Munich Style Golden Lager are all based upon his old award-winning recipes. "Those beers suffered a death they didn't deserve," Davis concludes.
To see the incredibly tight working space at Troutbrook is to truly appreciate the hard work that goes into crafting the brewery's special releases. When I recently stopped by, Davis was busy hand-bottling a recent batch. On the Melvico hand system, Davis bottles a whopping four cases an hour. When I saw the mind-boggling size of the operation, I actually felt guilty about how casually I had consumed my last bottle of Troutbrook's barleywine the week before.
The brewery contracts about half of its production, but produces it's popular specialty line in-house. This line of beers, which includes higher octane lagers and ales, is a major focal point for the brewery. The brewery's bottles also serve as points of focus for consumers. The Old Marley, for example, comes in a striking cobalt blue bottle resembling a genie's magic lamp. While rubbing it accomplishes very little, I'm sure you will be plenty happy with what comes out of the bottle.


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Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Teen Reads Book Club
Time: 4:30pm-5:30pm
Location: Del City
Hey teens, do you like books and pizza? Of course you do! Read the book first or read it after, just be ready to talk books! This month we are reading "UnWholly" by Neal Shusterman. Reserve a copy or stop by the Information Desk to pick up a copy of the book.


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Once again, ripped from the pages of Dear Abby, Spots and Big Chris respond to the problems of everyday American idiots.
Dear Spots and Chris:
I recently began dating this guy, "Don," I met a few months ago. For the most part, he's good to me. The problem is I have strong feelings for him, but I'm not sure he feels the same way.
Don says he loves me, and he does treat me wonderfully -- something I've always wanted -- but I have this nagging feeling that "something" will go wrong. I don't know where this stems from. I feel myself starting to fall in love with him, but I don't know if I should because he has been married four times already. Please help me. I don't want to lose him.
Big Chris' Response:
Dear desperate girl in her late 20's / early 30's,
First of all it always sucks to be in a relationship where you're the one who has stronger feelings for the other person. Also I believe "Don" does love you and his actions show this.
Now let's get to the real issues here. I'm assuming you're between the ages of 27 – 34, that age when women start to get that look, that crazy ass look, when all they can think about is how they want is a man and baby, a man and baby, and nothing else matters. Basically these are your insane years and you're not thinking rationally. I you were thinking rationally you would see that Don has been married four times. Who are Don's heroes? Elizabeth Taylor and J Lo?
And that "something" you think is going to go wrong is Don will eventually kick your ass to the curb. The man simply cannot commit! I haven't had four girlfriends in life, let alone four wives. (I have had several girls who thought they were my girlfriend but that's neither here nor there…) What kind of alimony is this guy paying? Does he have any kids? You know you have to break it off with Don so get off your dead ass and do it.
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Dear Holding Back,
Hell must have frozen over, because I actually agree with my burrito buddy. It completely sucks to be absolutely crazy about someone and pretty sure they couldn't give a shit about you. But I think the reason Don's drifting away is because you regard common sense as a "nagging feeling."
Oh, that annoying intellect and intuition. Always getting in the goddamn way.
The pig's been married 47 times, lady. He's not stopping at 48. Also, I'm confused. What do you mean by, "For the most part, he's good to me"? Like, he only beats me on Fridays? Don says "I love you" like most people say "What's for dinner?" He sounds like one of those con-men on Unsolved Mysteries who are always bilking women out of their savings while wining and dining them at TGIFriday's. They tend to be from Florida and involved in white trash pyramid schemes. Under normal circumstances, I'd advise you to, oh, I don't know, ASK Don what his intentions are. However, you seem like an easily duped idiot, so I'll just instruct you to bail.
Christ, if you end up missing him that much, you can always find another schmuck in shirt sleeves and a polyester tie wanting to tell you about his glamorous time-share business in Boca Raton…
Wednesday, April 05, 2006
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I always found the phrase "Shirt Sleeves" to be weird...I don't know why...it freaks me out man!!
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Funny you should mention. When I was writing that, I thought, "ugh, shirtsleeves. I hate that phrase." But it seemed to wordy to write "short-sleeved dress shirt" or similar. And oddly enough, my roommate used it the other day and I shivered. Shirtsleeves? Gross. But lo and behold, it was in the head and thus, on the blog. Go fig...
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The activities of the Department of Defense (DOD) and its contractors in manufacturing, testing, maintaining, and disposing of military equipment make up a significant portion of the industrial processes conducted in the United States. As is the case with the commercial industries, some of these activities, such as metal plating, have resulted in industrial pollution and environmental contamination. With increasing environmental regulation of such processes in recent decades, defense facilities have been faced with growing compliance issues. Department of Defense efforts to manage, correct, and prevent these problems have included the establishment of the National Defense Center for Environmental Excellence (NDCEE) under the management of the U.S. Army Industrial Ecology Center (IEC).
The National Research Council's Committee to Evaluate Transfer of Pollution Prevention Technology for the U.S. Army was formed to identify major barriers to the transfer of pollution prevention technologies and to recommend pathways to success. To address the study objectives, the committee (1) reviewed the NDCEE's technology transfer activities, (2) examined efforts to transfer technology in four areas, two of which were identified at the outset by the NDCEE as successful and two of which were identified as unsuccessful, and (3) identified opportunities for improving the transfer of pollution prevention technologies to maintenance and rework facilities in the Department of Defense and to industrial manufacturing facilities performing defense-related operations.
National Research Council. Transfer of Pollution Prevention Technologies. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press, 2002.
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The Phillies won 6-2 today against the Brewers and were able to prevent the season sweep. The only time the two teams will meet again would be in the playoffs, which we're sure everyone would take. However, the series brought up a key problem on the team, the bench. Pinch-hitters were 1 for 14 with a walk in the six games against the Brewers, and little better when bench players started games. Surely a bench is not expected to hit 300 or perform at the level of the starters, because by definition the bench will be formed of lesser players. However, the bench as has been constituted has not produced nearly enough.
Pat Gillick had a great little plan for this year's bench. Bring in some veterans (David Dellucci, Abraham Nunez, Alex Gonzalez, Sal Fasano) who knew the majors and knew how to hit. Dellucci, Nunez and Fasano all had career years for themselves in 2005, and Alex Gonzalez had always been a starter, if nothing really special. Shane Victorino was the lone holdover from the 2005, and he had only been with the big club during the stretch run in September, and performed admirably.
But that plan went awry early on, when Dellucci came out of the gate struggling (3 for 20 with a double in April), Alex Gonzalez went 1 for April, Sal Fasano proved to not be able to make contact with the ball (13 Ks in 29 at-bats in April and only 6 hits and 1 walk), and Abraham Nunez, who has become the #1 bat off the bench in pinch-hit situations, just kind of blows. And he's tied to a two-year deal! Chris Roberson and Carlos Ruiz came up from AAA and have both struggled, but Roberson is back in Scranton and young players can do poorly their first time in the majors for a variety of reasons, so they cannot be held to task for the bench's shortcomings.
To be fair, David Dellucci has righted the ship in May and is starting to show his power and patience at the plate. Shane Victorino was a TREMENOUS fill-in in CF for the formerly disabled Aaron Rowand, hitting around .345 with 5 doubles, 2 triples and 2 homers, and his re-insertion to the bench will surely provide a spark to it.
But they are only two of the players on this bench, so what happened to the other flame-outs? To start with, Abraham Nunez was never any good. His current 367 OPS is terrible and probably lower than what he actually will end up with, but his career 633 OPS over 1964 at bats is a huge precedent. The man just wasn't very good, and his somewhat decent output last year as a utility man on the St. Louis Cardinals was a huge abberation. Make sure to follow his suckiness at philliesphans.com. Unfortunately, he is bound to continue to crap out for this team because of his multi-year deal.
Next up is Alex Gonzalez. He was so bad that he retired to pursue other options. His stay with the Phillies ended with him getting 4 hits in 36 AB, 2 walks and no extra base hits. He also started at first base several times and didn't exactly play stellar defense. The inevitable occured on Sunday May 21st, and he was dropped from the team, but his negative influence on the team showed up in several games and probably cost them several runs and even games.
Then there is Sal Fasano, Philadelphia legend. Because of a last name, a fu manchu, and a cheering section (Sal's Pals), he's become a local media darling and been called a 'throwback' to the 1993 Phillies team. He even has a MySpace. Yeah, except they could hit. He is hitting .235, has 25 Ks and 3 walks in 68 AB, and has 4 doubles and 1 homer, which was hit on April 7th. And it's not like he could ever really hit, sporting a career average of .223, and a slugging percentage of .400. He does have 42 home runs, so he sports a little power...when he actually makes contact with the ball. He does this so little that his actual power output is actually lower than Jimmy Rollins' career slugging percentage (.413). But hey, he's gritty and dives for 0-2 foul bunts so a lot of people love him and were initially fooled by him. Some still are fooled. This man simply is a weak weak major league player, despite the likability.
But there is hope guys and gals! That blockhead Chris Coste, he of the 1.305 OPS in Spring Training, has been called up. His .177 average, .236 on-base percentage, and 8 doubles and 2 home runs don't count, of course, because he's 33 years old and is a good story for the club. His 0-3 with a HBP start is probably an indicator of what is to come for his surely short big-league stay (starting catcher Mike Lieberthal is due back very soon), but sometimes a nice story is a nice story.
So what happened? Gillick either overrated these guys or knew they stunk and simply didn't care. He already said they 'weren't good enough' before the season began, but bringing in guys like Nunez, Gonzalez and Fasano weren't a good plan at all. The choice seems fairly clear, because Mike Lieberthal is going to force the hand of the Phillies soon enough. Sal Fasano and Abraham Nunez have to be dumped, regardless of Nunez's two-year deal. Neither is likely to happen, but Carlos Ruiz at least has some upside at catching, while Fasano has topped out, and Nunez is simply WRETCHED. A possible solution is to bring up several well-performing players in AAA Scranton, which has been brought up before. Joe Thurston(2B/3B/LF) has swung the stick very well, as has Brennan King(3B). They could both take the spots of Nunez and/or Fasano and even if they flame out themselves they could not do any worse than the current bunch. A more likely scenario involves some type of deal that Gillick would be able to try.
In any event, watch out Mikey Liebs, Chris 'Charlie Brown' Coste may pull a Tonya Harding on you in order to stay up in the majors.


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NFC East Spin cycle: Setting up a D.C. showdown
The Giants can't win the NFC East. But the Redskins and Cowboys both have a shot to claim the division, and they both could make the postseason.
Redskins, Colts ride winning mojo beyond numbers
The Redskins and Colts have talented rookie quarterbacks, but their winning formulas extend beyond that.
Redskins-Cowboys flexed to prime time in Week 17
The Week 17 game between the Redskins and Cowboys for the NFC East title has been flex into the primetime slot.
Redskins beat Eagles, extend win streak to six
Robert Griffin III threw two touchdown passes and the Redskins held on to beat the Eagles 27-20 Sunday for their sixth straight win.
Are Giants looking past Kenny Phillips?
Could these be the final few games in Kenny Phillips' Giants career? Don't rule it out.
Friday's 60-second rant: RG3 is Browns' missing piece
With a talented roster lacking a quality QB, the Browns could have been set for years if they had succeeded in nabbing Robert Griffin III.
Key matchup: Eagles QB Nick Foles vs. Redskins pass defense
In Thursday's key matchup, we take a look at the Redskins' key battle with the Eagles in Philadelphia.
Week 16 playoff scenarios
First-round byes and playoff spots are up for grabs in Week 16. See how it can happen in the playoff scenarios.
Redskins OT Black suspended four games
Redskins OT Jordan Black was suspended four games for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances.
NFC East Spin cycle: Three-team race in NFC East
The NFC East is a logjam at the top: The Redskins, Cowboys and Giants are all at 8-6 with two weeks left to settle things.
Cousins leads Redskins over Browns 38-21
Rookie Kirk Cousins threw for 329 yards and two TDs filling in for Robert Griffin III, leading the Redskins to their fifth straight win, 38-21 over the Browns.
Redskins announce Cousins to start Sunday
The Redskins announced Saturday evening that rookie Kirk Cousins will be the starting quarterback in the team's Week 15 game against the Browns.
Report: Griffin limited to individual drills during practice
The Redskins listed QB Robert Griffin III as questionable, and Kirk Cousins reportedly took the first-team reps this week.
Redskins' receivers starting to come around
Pierre Garcon is the main option in the passing game, but other Redskins receivers are developing their games.
NFC East Spin cycle: Clean sweep as race thickens
The NFC East remains a three-way race with all four teams winning Sunday. David Wilson had a record day in the Giants' win.
The Washington Redskins have re-signed Doughty to a one-year contract.||||||| Wednesday's move was essentially a formality. Doughty had little choice but to sign the tendered contract after the signing period for restricted free agents ended April 15. He has already been a regular participant in offseason minicamps and workouts. Doughty was a sixth-round pick in 2006. He has played in 45 games with 16 starts over four seasons. He returned from back surgery in 2008 to play in 15 games last year, starting nine.
Doughty has a high ankle sprain and probably will be listed as doubtful Sunday against the Chargers.||||||| The Redskins have little to play for in their season finale, so it makes sense for them to play it safe with Doughty.
Doughty has a high ankle sprain and probably will be listed as doubtful Sunday against the Chargers.||||||| The Redskins have little to play for in their season finale, so it makes sense for them to play it safe with Doughty.
The Washington Redskins are switching their starting strong safety, giving Doughty the job and demoting Chris Horton.||||||| The Redskins' defense ranks last in the NFL in third-down conversions, allowing opponents to convert 51 percent of the time. Doughty, a fourth-year player, hasn't started a game since Oct. 5, 2008. He missed most of last season with a back injury.
Doughty has re-signed with the Washington Redskins. The signing Wednesday means he will return for a fourth season with the team and is expected to back up Chris Horton. Doughty became an unrestricted free agent before the start of free agency.||||||| Last year, Doughty played in only four games because of a back injury. His teammates voted him the winner of an annual award given to a player who overcomes injury and displays courage under difficult circumstances. Doughty has a hearing deficiency that requires him to wear hearing aids at meetings and rely on hand signals and lip-reading while on the field.


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Tuesday night (Nov. 18) on 6:30 Point of View brought you the latest installment in a series we're calling Where is the Money?, with Bakken.com CEO Mike Marcil and North Dakota governor Jack Dalrymple joining host Chris Berg to discuss the possibility of making North Dakota the first zero-tax state in the nation.
During the previous segment, Berg and Marcil talked about North Dakota's newfound wealth -- a total of 20 billion dollars spread amongst numerous state accounts. You can find a link to this show to the right of this story.
In Tuesday's show, Berg asked the Governor if he thought it possible that North Dakota could become the first no-tax state in the nation and inquired about his long-term goals for the state's money. Governor Dalrymple responded, in part, that he believes we should continue to give the people of North Dakota more tax relief, though he would not commit to how much specifically. Dalrymple also suggested the state government might be willing to reevaluate the funding formulas of some trust and savings accounts in order to free up more money for the people of North Dakota.
Below are some excerpts of the conversation that occurred on Tuesday's show. You can watch the discussion in its entirety by clicking the video above.
Mike Marcil: "The North Dakota border is forever. There is a fairness doctrine in North Dakota. Most North Dakotans [...] believe -- and me included... we have to contribute something."
Chris Berg: "Wait a second. Let's be honest. Look at the renaissance zone: so many tax-exempt pieces of property. If that person doesn't pay taxes, guess who is picking up the tab? Me and you."
Marcil: "It's a fair argument. The property taxes issue is a local issue; the taxes are done at a local level. The state, because of inflated property values, have gotten into that game. In 2002 when I started investing in western North Dakota... Do you realize this? Every year when I got my property tax bill, it went down."
Berg: "You are one of a few."
Marcil: "No. 2002, 2003, 2004... There was a period in North Dakota where we had declining values, and every year I would have less in the property taxes. But here was the problem: my property values were going down in value. One of the things we have to understand -- and I'm not saying on the show with you today -- what we've seen in the last three to four years in western North Dakota, specifically the inflation and property values, is over. It's over. Here's my prediction, and it's going to shock everybody: we'll see a massive slowdown. We overbuilt in western North Dakota. You'll see in the next couple years a saturation of housing [...] in the investment side [and] a stabilization in values. Now, what does that mean for the average taxpayer? When they get their bill this year, the bill will be even or less."
6:30 Point of View is an interactive and controversial opinion-oriented talk show on KXJB (Channel 4) in the Red River Valley of North Dakota and Minnesota.
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That is my assumption; everyone play along.
Who should the Cardinals go after to replace them and the other bench coaches. Off the top of my head, I have ideas:
Paul DePodesta as the GM
Jose Oquendo as the manager
Larry Walker or Mark Grace as the hitting coach
Kevin Brown or Al Leiter or Todd Stottlemyre as pitching coach
Fernando Vina as the fielding/baserunning coach
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UFC on Fuel 2 main event participant Alexander Gustafsson is clearly one of the brightest prospects in the UFC's light heavyweight division, and he'll face perhaps the toughest fight of his career this weekend when he meets Thiago Silva. MMA Mania's Brian Hemminger conducted an interview with The Mauler in advance of the bout, where he discussed his training, strategy, and opponent. First off he talked about the unique circumstances surrounding his training for the bout, due to many members of his camp (Alliance MMA in San Diego) being in Las Vegas to film The Ultimate Fighter:
Yeah, we went and trained in Vegas with them. I got three weeks that I was training with them so that was really good, really good training. We trained at a lot of different gyms over there, but it was all still with Team Alliance. It was a new experience, training with some new guys in the Las Vegas area too. It was a really good camp over there.
Next up, he talks about how Silva disrespected his teammate Brandon Vera at UFC 125, and states that similar stunts against him wouldn't affect his actions in the cage:
He's a great fighter but he's not a good sportsman. He's lacking in respect in his fights and it just makes me more motivated to fight him. He's a very entertaining fighter too, so it's gonna be a good fight for the fans.
No, absolutely not. I'm a professional and I stick to my game. He will probably do it too so I'm prepared for it. It's not going to affect me at all.
Finally, he discusses some strategy and areas where he feels he has an advantage over Silva:
I would say I'm much better at technical striking than he is but you know, he's got some good power and you can't underestimate him. You have to stay away from it and keep my guard up.
I like to use my range and that's one of my strengths and a tactic I try to use in every fight. I will definitely be using it against him.
A win over Silva could push Gustafsson into the elite of the division and earn him some more big-money fights. Can he pull it off in his home country of Sweden against Silva, who is stepping into the octagon for the first time in 15 months? Saturday's main event should be excellent.


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Well had the good news work have agreed to pay for MCSA (A+,N+) elective.
Going to be self study so if anyone else about to start it etc so we can try and keep us all going (as certainly I know i am going to need it). Then if post in this thread not sure how to make this all work in practice so open to ideas on that front.


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French Congo, French Congo Français, French possessions in Equatorial Africa from 1897 until 1910, when the colonies of Gabon, Middle Congo (Moyen-Congo), and Ubangi-Shari-Chad were federated under the name Afrique Équatoriale Française (AEF). Thereafter, the term French Congo was used to designate the Middle Congo, until it became the Congo Republic (1959; now the Republic of the Congo).
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Four Bruins have been named to Soccer America's Preseason Women's All-America team.
Get the inside track on the UCLA women's soccer team through Mew's Views by senior Sam Mewis.
Twenty-eight Bruins played in the game as No. 1 UCLA defeated No. 9 Texas A&M in an exhibition, 3-1
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News: Bad Boy Records' Los Puts His "Hoodie On" For Travyon Martin [Audio]
Monday, Apr 2, 2012 12:00PM
Newly signed Bad Boy Records rapper Los is riding the Trayvon Martin movement by dropping a new record entitled "Wit My Hoodie On" in support of raising awareness of the 17 year old's fatality.
The new record premiered online late Sunday (April 1) evening.
The hoodie in Trayvon Martin's case has been something of importance to the entire investigation. It's sparked an outburst of people who believe George Zimmerman was wrong to target him based upon having a hoodie on. Los laid down this little tribute song but it's much more than just a tribute. It's a statement that stretches further than Trayvon. "I ride, with my hoodie on/I hustle, with my hoodie on/D*mn right I represent the struggle/I ride, with my hoodie on/I hustle, with my hoodie on/D*mn right I represent the struggle." (The Sermons Domain)
Recently, the symbolism of a sporting hoodie has been used by entertainers and politicians allike to address the speculated racial profiling which caused Martin's death.
The nation's only African-American governor, Deval Patrick of Massachusetts, this week questioned the reaction by Florida law enforcement to the shooting of Trayvon Martin, whose death last month has exploded into a national debate about racial profiling and self-defense laws. Patrick is just the latest black politician around the nation to voice support for Martin - or at least acknowledge the troubling aspects of the case, from U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush of Illinois, who was escorted from the floor of Congress for wearing a hoodie in support of Martin, to New York City councilmen and New York State assemblymen who donned the same symbolic jacket, to President Obama, who said if he had a son he'd look like Trayvon. (Flagler Live)
Recently, Florida rapper Plies released his "We Are Trayvon" dedication track.
Over a somber beat and piano flourishes, Plies weighs in on Martin's death by lamenting that trying to live right can still get you in unnecessary trouble. "I never thought wearin' no hoodie could cost you your life/And I never thought you could just kill somebody and get out the same night," Plies raps, referring to the piece of clothing Martin was sporting when he was killed. He later adds, "What's right is right, what's wrong is wrong/Trayvon Martin, you'll forever live on," and on the spoken-word outro, the rapper pictures Martin playing football in heaven, with a "solid gold football." "We Are Trayvon" was released to iTunes on Wednesday (Mar. 28) after premiering over the weekend. The track is now on sale for $1.29. (The Juice)
Renowned singer Chaka Khan also penned her own tribute track to the Martin family.
The Trayvon Martin killing has grabbed attention nationwide, and now it has sparked a musical tribute. Singer Chaka Khan gathered a group of musicians and actors to record a remake of the song "Super Life" in memory of the Fla. teen, who was shot and killed during a confrontation with George Zimmerman, a neighborhood watchmen. The video, which features famous faces like Angela Bassett, Eva Marcille, and Garcelle Beauvais, premiered Monday night on CNN. (Huffington Post)
Pittsburgh rapper Jasiri X recently penned a freestyle in light of the fatal shooting and talked to SOHH about hip-hop needing to get more involved on spreading the word.
"Here you have one of the biggest hip-hop artists in Rick Ross and I would love to hear him. If we're gangsters and bosses, why not speak to something [like this]? Rick Ross has power. This is the reality. He has power in hip-hop and the game. Especially in the state of Florida, they ride for him," Jasiri X told SOHH. "Trayvon was from Miami. So I would love to call on him, not disrespectfully but respectfully, to say, 'Man, Rick Ross, I think if you spoke and if the streets could get involved, to Trayvon and came to the rallies, it'd mean a lot. Put your movement toward getting justice for Trayvon.' Kanye West, Jay-Z, a lot of people were down for Occupy Wall Street, I would love to hear them. It's just because they have the loudest voices. They have millions of Twitter followers. That's the reality. If they say it, it's going to resonate with a lot more people than me just saying it." (SOHH)
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Pearl's Girls rocking the Color Run! by Pearl's Girls 2013 - over 1 year ago
"30 friends and daughters gathered together for the Color Run to celebrate health and friendship in honor or our dear friend Pearl who just finished a long treatment of chemotherapy and radiation. We started in these adorable pink and white Customink shirts and finished covered in color from head to toe! We felt united as a team and the bonds of 20 year friendships are even stronger now. What a great way to celebrate Pearl's health and all of our blessings! "