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I swung by Starbucks on my way back from a meeting, minding my own business and ordering my standard Grande Coffee Frappuchino Light with a splash of mint.
Big deal, right?
You'd have thought it was the end of the world according to the exasperated sigh from the woman in line behind me. I turned around to find the spitting image of the mom from Growing Pains, who looked straight at the barista and said, "I just want a regular cup of coffee and I'm in a hurry. Can you help me first?"
Oh. Hell. No.
First of all, bitch should've asked me, not the barista. I'm the one she's cutting. I'm the one that got there first. I'm the one whose name has already been sharpee'd on a goddamn Frappuchino plastic cup!
The barista then looks to me, refusing to point out the very obvious and well known fact that anyone who orders plain coffee gets served as soon as they pay anyway. You don't have to move over to the specialty-drink holding area. They immediately grab you a cup and fill it with coffee. That's the Starbucks way and everyone knows it.
Put on the spot, I respond with widened eyes, slowing turning to Growing Pains and passive/aggressively saying "Um, yeah. I guess."
It takes her 10 seconds to get her stupid coffee, and would've gone quicker had she not paid with exact change.
In a hurry, my ass.
So it's finally my turn (again) and obviously, I take this opportunity to share a moment of solidarity with the barista.
"I can't believe that lady was so pushy about my Frappuchino."
"Well, she WAS only getting coffee."
Oh. Hell. No…

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== PostgreSQL Weekly News – September 25 2011 ==
== PostgreSQL Weekly News – September 25 2011 ==
Security releases 9.1.1, 9.0.5, 8.4.9, 8.3.16 and 8.2.22 are out.
== PostgreSQL Product News ==
MicroOLAP Database Designer 1.8.1 for PostgreSQL released, now with
== PostgreSQL Jobs for September ==
== PostgreSQL Local ==
PostgreSQL Conference West (#PgWest) will be held September 27th-30th,
PG-Day Denver 2011 will be held on Friday, October 21st, 2011 at
pgbr will be in Sao Paulo, Brazil November 3-4, 2011.
PGConf.DE 2011 is the German-speaking PostgreSQL Conference and will
The fifth edition of the Italian PostgreSQL Day (PGDay.IT 2011) will
The Call for Papers for is open for FLOSS UK, which will be held in
== PostgreSQL in the News ==
Planet PostgreSQL: http://planet.postgresql.org/
PostgreSQL Weekly News is brought to you this week by David Fetter
Submit news and announcements by Sunday at 3:00pm Pacific time.
== Applied Patches ==
Tom Lane pushed:
- Improve reporting of newlocale() failures in CREATE COLLATION. The
- Suppress "unused function" warning when not HAVE_LOCALE_T. Forgot
- Make EXPLAIN ANALYZE report the numbers of rows rejected by filter
- Update release notes for 9.1.1, 9.0.5, 8.4.9, 8.3.16, 8.2.22. Man,
- Stamp 8.2.22, 8.3.16, 8.4.9, 9.0.5, 9.1.1.
- Update win32tzlist.pl for the new location of our Windows timezone
- Fix our mapping of Windows timezones for Central America. We were
- Recognize self-contradictory restriction clauses for non-table
- Un-break compression of plain-text output format in pg_dump.
- Avoid unnecessary snapshot-acquisitions in BuildCachedPlan. I had
- Fully const-ify PQconnectdbParams, PQconnectStartParams, and
Robert Haas pushed:
- Fix another bit of unlogged-table-induced breakage. Per bug #6205,
- Add –{no-,}replication flags to createuser. Fujii Masao, reviewed
- Add missing brackets to chkselinuxenv.
- Document some more apparently-harmless error messages.
- Teach sepgsql about database labels. This is still a bit of a hack,
- Memory barrier support for PostgreSQL. This is not actually used
Peter Eisentraut pushed:
- Translation updates
Simon Riggs pushed:
- synchronous_commit is an enum not a boolean. Jaime Casanova
Magnus Hagander pushed:
- Note that sslmode=require verifies the CA if root cert is present
- Fix typo
Bruce Momjian pushed:
- Expand pgrminclude to exclude use of macros CppAsString and
- Document pgrminclude limitations.
- In pgrminclude, document requirement to use pgcompinclude, and sort
== Rejected Patches (for now) ==
No one was disappointed this week
== Pending Patches ==
Jeff Davis sent in another revision of the patch to create range
Peter Geoghegan sent in three revisions of a patch to speed up
Muhammad Asif sent in two revisions of a patch to fix an issue with
Alexander Korotkov sent in two more revisions of the double sorting
Fujii Masao sent in another revision of the patch to allow doing a
Pavel Stehule sent in another revision of the patch to remove
Yeb Havinga sent in a patch to refine dependency checking in
Magnus Hagander sent in two revisions of a patch to make the TABLE
Magnus Hagander sent in a patch to add a call to posix_fadvise with
Oleg Bartunov sent in another revision of the patch to enable
Marti Raudsepp sent in another revision of the patch to cache stable
ITAGAKI Takahiro sent in a patch to allow COPY to support UTF8 files
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Republican from Georgia
Steve Brown, a Republican, is a commissioner on the Fayette County Board of Commissioners.
Recent statements involving Steve Brown
A proposed tax to fund transportation projects would spend $90,000 to take a single vehicle off the road during the morning and afternoon commute.
Portland, Ore., has "never gotten over 12 to 15 percent ridership" of its public transit system "in the past 12 years."
Recent stories featuring Steve Brown
The Transportation Tax – Truth, Lies and Gridlock :
As the referendum on a tax to fund transportation projects for metro Atlanta nears, our fact check tally rises.
Your PolitiFact Georgia scribes have completed nearly two dozen fact checks on Tuesday's referendum, which has made bedfellows out of earstwhile enemies. The Sierra Club has joined forces with members of Georgia's Tea Party to oppose the measure, while Chamber of Commerce-types have allied with sustainability advocates to rally for it.
Want to comment on our findings? It's easy. Just go to our Facebook page and hit the "like" button. And you are free to express yourself, pro or con.
Those for and against the one-percent tax increase say that the facts and figures are on their side. Sometimes they are. Other times they aren't.
We'll tell you who's right in this roundup of our rulings.
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Units are composed of various alien races and have stats not unlike those used in the Axis and Allies series. Combat is also performed in a much similar way. Players who lose battles are compensated with Energize cards which grant them special powers later. Players can also obtain Energize cards by controlling the Monolith, a raised structure in the center of the grid. First person to reach the required number of victory points wins the game.


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Blue Monk Barley Wine - Brewsters Brewing Company & Restaurant - Eleventh Avenue
Displayed for educational use only; do not reuse.
Ratings: 7 | Reviews: 6 | Display Reviews Only:
Alberta (Canada)
3.94/5 rDev -1%
I have a bottle of this cellaring as we speak but just tried on tap as well, Calgary Crowfoot location. Arrived in a goblet, a murky orange hue like super-concentrated apple juice and with minimal froth. Aroma sweet and pungent, sweet dark fruits, toffee, fresh orchard fruits, and green hops all integrated together quite nicely. Thick syrupy body as one would expect, minimal carbonation and a decent blast of rich dark flavors but with a surprising amount of fresh fruit as well. Raisins and dates, candied peaches and mandarins, apple, pear, almonds, and maybe a touch of sweet brown spice like cinnamon, a few other malty flavors in the background that evoke molasses and toast. Not roasted. Do not be fooled by the IBUs listed. Finishes sweet but one does get some pine resin ... Less hoppy than other American barleywines but with ample fresh fruit character and everything melds together well. Points for balance even if I was looking for a bit more hop power.
12-12-2013 02:39:17 | More by CalgaryFMC
British Columbia (Canada)
4/5 rDev +0.5%
03-25-2012 22:29:28 | More by chickenm
Alberta (Canada)
3.73/5 rDev -6.3%
500ml bottle poured into a 22oz snifter.
A - Hazy copper color with lots of thick cloudiness. Soapy off-white head. Head retention for a while, but not a lot of lacing.
S - Fresh herbal and grassy hops, with some dark fruits and caramel malt. A bit of subtle citrus.
T - Lots of malty flavors upfront with a nice herbal hop presence to balance the finish. Caramel malt, cherries, and spices add some character. Aftertaste is an interplay of rich sweetness and a lingering herbal bitterness. As it warms some woody notes begin to come through as well.
M - Thick and full feeling body, a little on the syrupy side though. Carbonation was a touch too low as well. Slight alcohol heat.
D - With this being my third barley wine now, I'm starting to think this just isn't my style. It took me awhile to warm up to stouts and IPAs, but I don't really see this style developing into an interest of mine. It's not bad, but it's just not really my preference in craft beer I suppose.
02-10-2012 10:53:12 | More by Converge
Alberta (Canada)
4.15/5 rDev +4.3%
from notes
A - hazy burnt orange, very bubbly with a creamy thin covering that retained well with lacing all the way down
S - biscuit and butterscotch, rich candied fruit and alcohol
T - bready and butterscotch malt, sweet and fruity, some citrus hop notes and bitter but pleasant alcohol
M - refreshingly carbonated and creamy smooth, bitter with a mild tartness
D - pleasantly surprised at how easy drinking this is, dangerously drinkable
03-18-2011 20:43:35 | More by joemcgrath27
Ontario (Canada)
4.1/5 rDev +3%
A deep copper colour with a small head. Smells mildy of hops and a strong caramel malt sweetness. The taste is quite sweet and alcohol, with a mild amount of bitterness. I felt I could drink several of these and not be tired of it.
I remember a Brewsters location from when I used to live in Lethbridge and I didn't remember any beer that blew me away, however, I also wasn't into good beer at the time. So when I first saw this was from Brewsters I was a bit skeptical, but it I really enjoyed this.
03-16-2010 13:43:35 | More by kwjd
Alberta (Canada)
4.28/5 rDev +7.5%
Only available on tap until March, so figured I better get down and try this year's version. Served in a thick walled, stemmed goblet.
Clear, amber colored liquid with a thin beige head. Foam quickly receded leaving little lace. Smell has some dark fruit and caramel sweetness. Quite malty flavor, sweet, a bit fruity. Nicely balanced with enough hops at the end keep it from being overly sweet or sticky.
Thick body, left nice legs down the glass. Full, almost syrupy mouthfeel. Little or no alcohol burn dispite the high alcohol.
Some of Brewster's beer are plain and average, but this is a hidden gem.
Feb. 26, 2011 - Another goblet. Smelled a bit soapy this time. Not tsure if it was the beer or the glass. Taste was good, as in previous samples. Might be a touch thinner in body as well. A slight change since last year, but not enough to complain or change my ratings.
02-25-2010 18:07:58 | More by BigBry
Ontario (Canada)
3.63/5 rDev -8.8%
Enjoyed on tap at the brewpub downtown. Cloudy grapefruit with an off- white head, and lace. Funky aroma. A smooth, creamy mouthfeel that is above average. A hoppy beer, with the English malt and barley in the secondary. A lot of ideas, and fortunately none of them conflicting with each other.
Had a bottle from Derek and think it was too much on sweet side although nicely drinkable. Hops missing, better on tap.
12-03-2009 00:56:50 | More by Sammy
Blue Monk Barley Wine from Brewsters Brewing Company & Restaurant - Eleventh Avenue
- out of 100 based on 7 ratings.


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During the week of June 17-23, employees are encouraged to commute to work in a cleaner way by biking, walking, telecommuting, taking public transit, driving a hybrid, carpooling or even just giving your car a tune-up.
By registering at the link above you will be eligible to win the following prizes:
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> Form a carpool using our no hassle ride matching service: carpoolzone.ca
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The Month of June
Bike Month Events
Enjoy the many cycling events planned throughout the month and pledge to ride as much as you can!
>> Go to the Bike Month 2013 website for the full event listings
>> Attend an event during the Steel City Bike Festival from June 8 to 16
Thursday June 20
Cycling Skills and Bike Repair Workshop
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm at Gore Park
Improve your skills and get basic tune-up tutorial while enjoying the Gore Park Promenade and a snack goodie bag.
Thursday June 20
Totally Transit Thursday
Try out transit for a day with the Smart Commute All Access Wristband which you can pick up at locations around the city and ride the HSR for FREE all day Thursday!
>> Wristband Pick-up Locations
Sunday June 24
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Walk, Cycle, Roll and Bus it to James Street North from 10 am to 5 pm! Experience street life from a new perspective - one without cars. Enjoy the festival atmosphere with activities, street vendors, performers and artists.
Click to see photos from the last Clean Air Commute
>> Clean Air Commute Information
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>> June (all month) Bike Month Events
>> June 9 - 15 Steel City Bike Fest
>> June 23 Open Streets Hamilton Main Event
>> June 5 - Aug. 30 Gore Park Promenade


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By Delivrine Registre - bio | emailSeptember 23, 2008
ALBANY, GA (WALB) - Hundreds of Albany Technical students enrolled for their fall semester Tuesday. Some forced to make changes because of the eight-percent cuts.
"The computer electronics program was closed, and we had a few students. And they were able to move into the micro-technology computer repair program," said President, Dr. Anthony Parker.
$800,000 had to be trimmed, and every department was effected in some way. "Currently because of budget cuts we have three individuals that unfortunately will not be with us during the fall term," said Parker.
"There are going to be some faculty members that will pick up some extra courses. So rather than teaching four or five courses. They may have to teach five or six." One of the biggest cuts was to the Christian Construction Academy.
"We were going to bring in four or five new faculty members and programs like civil engineering and construction management that were going to help fill shortages in this area," said Parker.
And all of these changes are considered minor in comparison with what is happening in 14 other technical schools. "By merging 14 into seven, we are going to have to save three and a half-million dollars state wide. And that will be achieved by the elimination of some duplicated administrative positions," said Technical College System of Georgia spokesperson, Mark Light.
By doing this none of the buildings or facilities will close. And all of the teachers will be able to keep their jobs. But lay-offs are still a possibility. "Currently all of the colleges are meeting to see with positions may be redundant and my be eliminated," said Light.
Schools planned to merge won't know what positions will disappear until later in the fall. But the Technical College System of Georgia said they will try to save as many of these jobs as possible by reassigning lost positions.
The colleges set to merge are :
* Swainsboro Technical and Southeastern Technical in Vidalia.
* Valdosta Technical and East Central Technical in Fitzgerald.
* Northwestern Technical in Rock Spring and Coosa Valley Technical in Rome.
* Appalachian Technical in Jasper and North Georgia Technical in Clarkesville.
* Chattahoochee Technical in Marietta and North Metro Technical in Acworth.
P.O. Box 3130
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(229) 446-1010
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Pastor Dean Esskew is provides a religious outlet for professional baseball umpires. https://t.co/oiO8b47dnO pic.twitter.com/uUEAZ2kadR
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In case you hadn't figured it out — examples here, here and here — baseball ranks as a holy subject at GetReligion.
Sadly, my beloved Texas Rangers are enduring a forgettable season, much to the amusement of tmatt, a Baltimore resident and Orioles fan. Former Ranger Nelson Cruz, who signed with the Orioles in the offseason, has been one of the major leagues' top sluggers this season, just as Chris Davis — another former Ranger-turned-Oriole — was last season.
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Speaking of baseball — and one can never do that too much — ESPN The Magazine just published an amazing, 5,000-word profile of a pastor who ministers to umpires.
Former GetReligionista Sarah Pulliam Bailey, who got kicked off our blogging island for not loving baseball enough (I kid, I kid), said this was her favorite part of the story:
The thing is, Pastor Dean hates baseball. He always has. ("I can't stand baseball! It's crazy!") It gets really boring, he says, but he's committed to watching all nine innings, to reciprocate the respect his umpires pay him when he's preaching.
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Oh man! I never even thought of this! Well, just am getting my period back now too, after nursing full time. Thank you very much for sharing this! My mom used old diapers, from her cloth diapering days. That would probably be a good option for some too. Do you know how long it takes all the toxins to get washed out of cloth? And have you considered doing a similar post about diapers?
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I'm actually really excited about this topic. Which seems weird, I know. But I've recently received a few questions on this subject, and I love when I not only have an answer, but a really good solution! But first, let's start with the problem.
Feminine products are, of course, made mostly of cotton. And cotton uses more insecticides than any other crop. Originally developed as toxic nerve agents during the second World War, organophospates, along with the similar carbamate pesticides, make up the most commonly used cotton sprays, such as aldicarb, phorate, methamidophos, parathion and endosulfan.
Looking just at aldicarb, one drop absorbed through the skin could kill a man, yet it is still the second best-selling cotton insecticide (and, not surprisingly, 16 U.S. states have reported it being found in their groundwater). In fact, among the top ten most commonly used insecticides for cotton production, three rank as the most acutely hazardous insecticides to human health as determined by the World Health Organization. Six of the remaining seven are classified as moderately to highly hazardous.
(Although I am focusing primarily on health concerns from cotton products, the environmental toll from conventional (non-organic) cotton production is breathtaking, not to mention the humanitarian concerns for workers and children, especially in other countries.)
The residual/ retained toxins in cotton are worrisome enough in clothes and cotton products like swabs and cosmetic rounds, but it is downright scary to consider placing these toxins against such absorbent parts of the body as your vulva or the inside of your vagina!
There are other chemicals to be concerned about, as well. At least trace amounts of dioxin (a known carcinogen linked to cervical cancer, breast cancer, endometriosis, and immune system suppression) are present in all non-organic disposable pads and tampons. Conventional brands are also bleached. Because manufacturers are not required to list the ingredients on the label, you don't really know what you are putting in contact with your most sensitive tissues. Rayon, which is often blended with the cotton, can contain its own questionable chemicals.
Doesn't it make sense that prolonged exposure and absorption of these poisons could contribute to the rise in issues such as PCOS, infertility, or even just extra cramping and bleeding? In fact, many feel that avoiding exposure to these chemicals in such a sensitive area could lead to reduced pain and bleeding. Personally, I feel the duration of my periods has shortened, and I'm impatiently looking forward to experiencing less menstrual pain!
And don't get me started on the fragrances…
Sanitary Pads
Before I go into what works for me, consider this: Even if the rest of this section loses you, you should at the very least switch to organic cotton menstrual pads and liners, even if disposable. You can find them among the selection here. (The only ones I've personally tried are NatraCare pantyliners, and I did not care for them. Very linty.)
OK. The solution I've come to use, and love, are cloth organic cotton pads (sometimes called mama cloth). Yes, cloth. As in, reusable.
I know this seems odd to many of you, and even gross. But have an open mind.
First of all, these are so comfortable to wear. Many women I know are sensitive to the chemicals used in disposable pads and liners. These are free of those nasty irritants, and very soft and absorbent. (They are particularly nice for new moms using them for postpartum care.)
Secondly, they really work. I haven't had any issues with leaking, even at night. Actually, I really haven't had any issues at all.
And finally, the environmental benefits of giving up disposables are obvious! I regret the years of products (and money) thrown into the garbage!
Now, some things that might be considered negatives:
*They are bulkier than thin disposable maxi pads. This hasn't been an issue for me, although I am conscious of it and don't wear particularly thin fabrics clinging to my tushie while I'm using them. I actually prefer the feeling of these, as it feels very secure to me.
*Obviously, they need to be washed, and stored until that time. See the 'how-to' below.
*Unless you're made of money, you'll probably buy a limited amount and may need to wash mid-cycle. This really isn't a big deal but does require more coordination than just buying extra packages of disposable pads.
The How-To
I chose Sckoon brand organic cloth menstrual pads (they can found among this search), but most brands work the same way.
They are comprised of a "pad," which snaps to your panties, and a "sheet" which is folded and fits into the pad to be held in place. On most days, you would change just the sheet as the day goes on, and not the pad.
While this may be common sense to most of you, I will explain it to you like you're an idiot. Because I am an idiot. And it took me a few tries to figure this out.
The pads are available in pretty patterns. (Often, you can find "bundle" deals on Amazon for lower prices if you don't mind not picking a specific fabric. This is how I bought my stock.) The fabric pattern is placed down, facing your panties. This allows the little pockets (or bands, depending on the brand) to face up to hold the sheet against you.
The sheet can be folded in thirds or fourths, depending on the brand and your preference. Often, you don't even need change the sheet through the day, but just need to fold it in a different way to have a clean section available on top. Make sense?
Storing & Washing
There are a few ways to store your used but not-yet-washed pads and cloths. At first, I used a large, lidded plastic container under my bathroom sink. It was about half-full with water, and I added a few drops of tea tree oil to keep bacteria growth at bay. This worked well for me for a while, but then I would sort of forget to wash the pads for a while… and, well, it wasn't good. So I think this solution works for those who will be very diligent in washing promptly.
This summer, we've been traveling a lot. So when these trips coincided with my period, I would use a wet-bag for storage. Those of you who cloth-diaper will know what this is; it is basically a zippered, water-proof bag. They are designed to contain not just messes but also odor, and work very well. I now use the wet-bag for storage all the time. (I just throw it in the wash with the pads and liners.)
The pads and sheets are very easy to wash. Simply wash separately with mild detergent (stay tuned as we finish the Non-Toxic Home Care series for recommendations) in warm or hot water. (Keep in mind that hot water will set iron (blood) stains.) I use a second rinse cycle when I wash mine to make sure that any detergent residue is rinsed away. They can be machine or line dried.
I would recommend buying just one or two pieces to see if you like them, and then figuring out what kind of stock you need. My cycle is typically very heavy for the first day and a half to two days, and then moderate for a few days following. As I mentioned above, I do feel like my cycle is getting shorter. Here is what works for me:
Sckoon nighttime pad (comes with a sheet)
I bought this piece first, as my trial piece. Then:
Sckoon regular pads (bought in a bundle pack, with 6 sheets)
2 extra liner sheets
1 small wet-bag
You can also find patterns to make your own here and here! (Make sure to use soft, organic/ non-toxic cloth!)
Tampons themselves can be of concern, organic or not. The most common health risk associated with tampons is toxic shock syndrome (TSS). Experts believe TSS is underreported. Tampons are not sterile and are very drying to delicate to vaginal tissue. This makes it possible for small sores or tears to develop, which in turn allows bacteria to enter the body. This overdrying and lack of breathability can also lead to bacterial vaginosis, or yeast or other vaginal infections.
If you do choose to use disposable tampons, I feel it is imperative that they be organic and chlorine-free. I mean, you are practically ingesting them!
Believe it or not, I've heard you can buy cloth tampons (I don't have a source to recommend) and many people make their own! Check out this site for sewing ideas and this one for knitting. (Of course, these types do not have applicators. And please make sure you use organic/ toxin-free cloth or yarn!)
Other Options
Many people find success with other insertable devices, often called "cups." I have no experience with these, but here are some options:
Moon Cup (Read a review here.)
Diva Cup
The Keeper
(You have to admit these pictures are pretty convincing. Oh, they're not what you think.)
Personally, I still have concerns about materials placed inside your body. Make sure you are comfortable with that idea, and note which cups contain latex, if you are sensitive.
So, what do you think? Are you ready to make a change?
Update: Make sure to check out the Comments below for some more great recommendations!
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I absolutely LOVE my cloth pads! I use them in conjunction with the Keeper Cup, and it has totally changed my life. Seriously. I recommend every woman give it a shot.
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I love my cloth pads, and I actually just wash them with the rest of the laundry–I don't use that many, and I'm not going to run a whole wash cycle for a handful of cloth pads. On lighter days, I've been loving a product called Sea Pearls – they're natural sponge tampons. They work for crap on my one or two heavy days, but for the rest of the time, love them!
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Rutgers-Newark Students Will Pedal Through the Scenic Fall Foliage at Branch Brook Park During Annual Autumn Bike Ride
Members of the Media Are Welcome to Ride Along on Wednesday, Oct. 16 and Monday, Oct. 21, 2013
WHO: The Rutgers Commuter Transit and Parking Services (CTPS) will be hosting Rutgers-Newark's annual Autumn Bike Ride to and through Branch Brook Park, part of a green commuting campaign called GREEN PEDAL ADVENTURE (GPA). For Rutgers-Newark participants, there are 25 bikes available to students, with lunch and various giveaways provided to all participants.
WHAT: Students will be introduced to some of the scenic amenities of Newark, New Jersey, namely Branch Brook Park. The bike ride is intended to encourage use of the University's Bike Program and to encourage students to commute 'green', as Rutgers-Newark seeks to establish an environmentally friendly commuting culture.
WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013, 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Monday, Oct. 21, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m.
WHERE: Riders will meet at the Rutgers-Newark Bicycle Park, located at 154 University Avenue, Newark, on the Rutgers University – Newark campus.
BACKGROUND: The event aims to promote "biking" as an alternative means of commuting and also as a healthy recreational activity. It is scheduled during the free period of the Rutgers-Newark students. The Autumn Bike Ride is designed to encourage "green" commuting behavior in addition to enlightening the Rutgers-Newark students on the recreational possibilities that the City of Newark has to offer. Representatives from Brick City Bike Collective, Newark Bike Exchange and the Rutgers Police and Public Safety department will share awareness to the participants about biking, bike areas within the City of Newark and safety tips for bike riders.
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A Sandridge church is hosting a family fun afternoon next month, as part of a major community project to promote the area.
St Leonards's Church invites visitors to attend the fun event on Sunday, June 8, where they can enjoy games, face painting, cake and plant stalls, refreshments, races and a tug-of-war challenge organised by the local Scouts.
Visitors can also take a look around St Leonard's, consecrated about 900 years ago. The church has devised a special 'church trail' to point out the key features.
Peter Crumpler, Curate at St Leonard's, said: "We're hoping for sunny weather so that all the family can enjoy taking part in the fun, and having a look around the historic church where worship continues today."
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The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has voted to launch an investigation into so-called "stand your ground" laws. The laws, which permit the use of deadly force in cases of self-defense, have come under scrutiny after playing a key role in the defense of George Zimmerman, the man who shot and killed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in Florida earlier this year. In its proposal, the commission cited potential racial bias in the laws' implementation as the chief reason for the probe.
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Some borrowers, following the guidance provided in last month's article, "6 tips for a successful loan mod," can handle the modification process entirely by themselves. Other borrowers need help. Unfortunately, as with all disasters, scamsters have emerged to feed on the afflicted by collecting fees for services they promise but don't deliver.
You are safe from scamsters if you follow my cardinal rule: Select your service provider; don't allow a service provider to select you. This article is about the options from which you can make a selection.
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Borrowers who are overwhelmed by the process may want someone to "take over" for them, staying with it until a conclusion. Representation, as distinguished from counseling, is expensive. Fees vary but most are in the $2,500 to $4,000 range. This segment of the market is also where the scamsters hang their hats.
There are some good players in this business who know the ropes and work hard to earn their fees. The problem is that it is very difficult to tell the good ones from the bad ones.
Law firms and those affiliated with law firms are governed by state ethics and licensing rules, which may limit abuses, but you should not depend on that.
If you go this way, look for referrals from other borrowers who have been there, research any recommended companies online, and check your state attorney general's office for any complaints that may have been filed against the firm you are considering.
Counseling by nonprofit counselors
At the opposite pole in terms of the services you should expect are the free nonprofit counselors who will assist borrowers with loan modifications, as well as with other problems. A list of HUD-approved counselors is available at www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/.
The quality of counselors varies widely and some will not prepare your loan modification package for you. In particular, the counseling agencies that answer the Homeowners HOPE Hotline (1-888-995-HOPE) -- which is where Treasury refers visitors to its Making Home Affordable website -- do not typically prepare loan modification packages required by the servicers.
They will explain the process and provide an "action plan" but leave you to implement the plan. If you want a counselor who will do more, establish that before going ahead.
There are two new sources of help now available that I recommend. They are for-profit firms, but I have no financial interest in either. The help they provide is short of representation but goes well beyond what is offered by nonprofit counselors.
This relatively new site helps borrowers develop a package of required documents for delivery to servicers. The borrower fills out a questionnaire covering all the information servicers require in making a modification decision. Based on the questionnaire, MyCaal provides all the documents the borrower must complete for submission to the servicer.
The borrower also receives immediate feedback on the likelihood that the modification request will be granted, which is useful, even though it is only an educated guess. MyCaal charges $98 for its services, which includes personal coaching for those who need it.
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Hello Royals Fans,
Just a quick survey, for my data mining class, which will help me profile Royals fans for targeted advertisements on freeway video boards, after the game.
This is completely fictitious, we aren't going to do this - It is for a data mining class.
I appreciate all of your help, and will share results if you would like, when we are complete with the project in a few weeks.
Survey: (ANSWER ONLY YES OR NO)
When leaving a game, do you get on the I-35 North at all?
Do you drink alcohol at the game?
Would you be more likely to buy Royals Team Gear from the website if there was a 3 digit coupon code advertised to you your way home from the Stadium?
Do you set out to support official sponsers of mlb or the Royals?
Assuming terms met your specifications, would you like to have a Visa card with a Royals home jersey on it?
Would George Brett's image/reputation help market to you?
Do you hate roadside signs/video boards?
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Safe Food Handling in Your Home
For tips on food handling and preparation in your home, check out the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) website at www.fsis.usda.gov. FSIS is responsible for ensuring that the Nation's commercial supply of meat, poultry, and processed egg products is safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled and packaged. FSIS focuses on inspecting and protecting the U.S. food supply and educating consumers about safe food handling and reducing the risks of foodborne illness.
The FSIS website offers some of the following information and resources:
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(KATV) States across the nation
are spending less per child on preschool programs but Arkansas is bucking that
A report by the National Institute
for Early Education Research at Rutgers University says while state funding for
such programs had its largest drop ever last year, Arkansas spending increased
by more than $200 dollars.
In 2012, the state ranked
11th in enrollment and 10th in funding. The report praised Arkansas saying
high-quality programs put our state among the top ten for quality.
Arkansas Spending:
2011: $5,182
2012: $5,409
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On a beautiful 70-degree spring day in South Minneapolis, Monica Meyer doesn't have a lot of time to enjoy the weather. Since moving into the executive director position at Outfront Minnesota last August, her days are packed with meetings, rallies, lobbying efforts and, well, more meetings.
Meyer, who lives in Kingfield with her wife Michelle, runs the organization founded in 1987 by a group of gay and lesbian community leaders. Their mission was to create a freestanding organization to serve the LGBT community. Now 25 years later, Outfront Minnesota is still going strong providing support of all kinds including legal advocacy, anti-bullying efforts, outreach programs, referrals and lobbying on a local and state level.
"We work to make our state a place where lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people can be who they are, love who they want to love and live affirmed and vibrant lives," Meyer said. "So we work to end discrimination, violence and harassment in workplaces, schools, communities and places of worship. We also do educational work to help make those places more affirming and travel the state doing leadership development. We have a real statewide movement that's working to make equality a reality," Meyer said.
Meyer grew up in Saint Paul and Blaine, MN. She attended Hamline University as an English major and went on to the Humphrey Institute at the University of Minnesota after working as a grassroots organizer. She then worked as organizing director at the Minnesota Public Interest Research Group, or MPIRG.
"When I got to college I realized pretty quickly that I wanted to work in community organizing," Meyer said. "I saw a lot of posters around asking things like, 'Do you want to change the world?' Well, I said yes, and I got really involved. My whole world really opened up in college."
Meyer said what drives her passion for social change is seeing progress happen in incremental ways.
"You get to see small victories every day and it it just feels really good to know you're a part of it," Meyer said. "I get to learn from so many courageous people in the realm of LGBT equality. There are so many people who are doing such inspirational work to make our state better. It's exciting to meet them and hear their stories," Meyer said.
Meyer began her tenure at Outfront Minnesota in 2001 as policy director.
"I've worked on a lot of racial, economic and social justice issues since coming to Outfront Minnesota" Meyer said. "I'm really interested in working on issues that hold our state back from being a place that really does celebrate all people. I wanted to work with people all over the state to make a difference."
Meyer's typical day might include meeting with someone who's preparing to speak at a rally or testify at a hearing, working on press releases, preparing for the Twin Cities Pride Festival, or traveling to the suburbs to meet with faith leaders about the proposed constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage.
"Just the other night I was in Robbinsdale to prepare for the city council vote on the domestic partner registry proposal," Meyer said.
Meyer said she feels fortunate to do the work that she does.
"I feel really lucky that I get paid to do a job that gives so much back to me and inspires me every day. But it is challenging when we so see up close the effect some of the state's policy decisions have on people's lives," Meyer said. "We hear from the youth who are bullied in school--petrified to go to school. We hear kids cry because they feel the legislature is saying their families aren't right. We want to see a Minnesota where all people are celebrated and everyone is inspired to bring their best selves and their whole selves forward."
So why Minneapolis and Kingfield?
"Well, because we wanted a house where we could have friends and family from all over stay with us," Meyer said. "My wife Michelle is from Montreal, Canada, where we got married in 2009. We're really happy here. My family is from Minnesota and her family is from all over, so we keep trying to get everyone to move here and fall in love with it."


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The SEC is first and foremost a disclosure agency. As stated on the Commission's website: "[t]he laws and rules that govern the securities industry in the United States derive from a simple and straightforward concept: all investors, whether large institutions or private individuals, should have access to certain basic facts about an investment prior to buying it, and so long as they hold it." [1] The federal corporate disclosure regime was established by Congress and serves as a cornerstone of the Commission's tripartite mission to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitate capital formation. The underlying premise of the Commission's disclosure regime is that if investors have the appropriate information, they can make rational and informed investment decisions. This is not to say that the disclosure regime was meant to guarantee that investors receive all information known to a public company, much less to eliminate all risk from investing in that company. Instead, the point has always been to ensure that they have access to material investment information. One of the underpinnings of this approach is the expectation that through this disclosure regime, companies and their management benefit from the oversight and interaction with the companies' owners. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, in a message to Congress encouraging the enactment of the Securities Act, also noted that a mandatory disclosure regime "adds to the ancient rule of caveat emptor, the further doctrine, 'let the seller also beware.' It puts the burden of telling the whole truth on the seller. It should give impetus to honest dealing in securities and thereby bring back public confidence." [2]
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Three days after winning his first ever minor premiership, Des Hasler ticked off another career milestone by being named the Dally M coach of the year.
Despite winning two competitions and reaching three grand finals while he helped rebuild a shattered Manly from a decade ago, Hasler was never had the honour of being named the competition's top mentor.
On receiving the award Hasler paid credit to those who worked underneath and beside him.
"I think that it's really important that you recognise (the other coaches) that you have around you and the support staff and the assistants that work with you tirelessly throughout the year," Hasler said.
Hasler has already had some spectacular achievements in 2012.
He took a rag-tag squad that was not tipped by many to even reach the finals and turned them into the minor premiers – and one of the favourites to take out the title this season.
Fullback Ben Barba was transformed from an occasionally top shelf player into the game's outstanding player.
So too did Hasler bring out the best in mid-season signing Krisnan Inu, unwanted by the Warriors and now one of the biggest attacking threats heading into the finals.
In a testament to Hasler's outstanding work at the Bulldogs in just one season, he claimed the award ahead of South Sydney's Michael Maguire, Cronulla's Shane Flanagan and the man who replaced him at the Sea Eagles, Geoff Toovey.
Like Hasler, Maguire was able to bring the best out of his previously inconsistent Bunnies – including the masterstroke of moving superstar Greg Inglis to the No.1 role.
Flanagan has taken the underrated Sharks to the finals for the first time since 2008, while Toovey overcame a disastrous off-season to have the Sea Eagles primed to become the first team to win back-to-back titles in a unified competition since 1993.
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BLUEFIELD, W. Va. – Bluefield State junior Shikar Kapur has been named to the 2012 Capital One Academic All-District II At-Large Team, voted on by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). A native of New Dehli, India, Kapur earns Academic All-District honors for the first time in his career and is the first student-athlete from the tennis program to earn the distinction.The men's at-large ballot consists of student-athletes competing in fencing, golf, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, rifle, skiing, swimming tennis, volleyball, water polo and wrestling.This year, NCAA Division II has its own Capital One Academic All-America® teams. District II includes schools from the WVIAC, Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference and Central Intercollegiate Athletic Assosciation. Kapur and his 11 District II teammates will advance to the national ballot.Kapur is the reigning WVIAC Player of the Year, the second time in his career that he has earned the honor. He is one of only five players in the history of the conference to be named player of the year multiple times.Playing as the Big Blues no. 1 singles player, Kapur helped lead BSC to their first ever WVIAC regular season, tournament and Atlantic Regional titles on their way to their first ever berth in the Round of 16 in the NCAA II National Tournament. He concluded his junior season with a combined record of 29-13 in singles and doubles play, as the 50th ranked singles player in the country and No. 2 in the Atlantic Region. His doubles team also was ranked No. 9 in the regin.An architectural engineering technology major, Kapur has a 3.7 GPA and was named to the Dean's or President's List every semester of his collegiate career.The last BSC student-athlete to earn Academic-All-America honors was women's basketball player Cassie Miller when she was named to the 2002 Second Team.
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Mt Hutt 'all systems go' for 40th season opening
Immaculately groomed slopes and a genuinely warm welcome await avid skiers and snowboarders.....
Queenstown's Coronet Peak ski area first to open in Australasia
Queenstown's Coronet Peak ski area today (June 8) celebrated in style as the first Australasian ski field to open for winter....
Coronet Peak first ski area in Australasia to open on Saturday
Queenstown is officially open for winter as the 2013 season kicks off at Coronet Peak on Saturday (June 8).
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort: # 1 Snow in the Rockies Opened 4,139', Top to Bottom Today.
Ski Areas Go Out With A Bang!
Season extension and half price passes
Perisher News July 2010 (07-Jul-10)
Perisher, Australia, July 7, 2010 - Incredible snow making effort this season
Perisher's recent three-year $19 million investment in automated snowmaking has been a bonus for skiers and boarders this winter.
Given the region has received just 34cm of natural snow to date, without snowmaking, there would be limited riding options.
Since the resort kicked off its snowmaking operations on 11 May, we've produced close to 550,000 cubic metres of snow, with the biggest 24 hours yielding an incredible 45,445 m3.
Last winter Perisher produced 620,000 cubic metres of snow and it looks as though Perisher is well on the way to bettering that record in 2010.


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Thai Tourism Seeking Recovery
Travel Forum - TravelPod
Jul 27 2010, 11:18 AM
Anybody travelling to Thailand these days?
There are less tourists visiting Thailand now and even though armed soldiers might have left, and the tourist industry is trying to recover, yet there is a lot to be done.
Jul 28 2010, 12:34 AM
Yeah i was there when it was all happening and hardly any tourist. It was nice for me going around the temples as very quiet and easy to take lots of photos.
How ever i went back a month and half later and it seemed to have really picked up a lot Khao San road was packed and i went to the grand palace again and it was also very busy. Probably was more before though i wouldnt have liked to be there then lol.
Aug 5 2010, 06:34 AM
Thailand's tourist industry has a very diverse cross section. Some parts of tourism will stay same ie retirees, backpackers and scuba divers.
People put off Thailand tend to be the higher per capita spenders: 5* resort holidaymakers, honeymooners, businessmen and sex tourists.
Difficult for government to truly estimate damage these things do. I know from some good sources from a varied cross section year on year tourism is dying in Thailand.
Aug 5 2010, 07:09 AM
QUOTE(barsie @ Aug 5 2010, 12:34 PM)
People put off Thailand tend to be the higher per capita spenders: 5* resort holidaymakers, honeymooners, businessmen and sex tourists.
Completely agree.
It's really strange, even now some people ask me if I am still going to go to Thailand with everything that's happened or will I change my route. I won't even be there till January!!! Of course I'll still be going, and the advice not to visit the whole of Thailand during the recent problems was totally overkill and ridiculous. I tried to explain to someone who was concerned about me going that even at the time of the trouble, it would be like telling people not to come to England and go to the Lake District if there was trouble in Trafalgar Square in London, totally mad!!!!!
Aug 5 2010, 07:36 AM
It is so true Paula...it reminds me of those days when there were some demonstrations and riots in the centre of Athens and the newspapers wrote that Greece is to be avoided this year.
What nonsense indeed! As if Athens was the whole of Greece! There are so many Greek islands, and gems hidden in the north and southen part of Greece that I cannot count.
Of course you will include Thailand in your trip....I wish I were there too!
Aug 6 2010, 03:20 AM
I was just about to write something on this topic - but I'll add it in here instead.
Hmmm, basically the likelihood of more political violence seems pretty high at the moment.
The Australian govt has upped their warnings based on their security assessment.
The Thai government is beefing up security around Bangkok based on their intelligence.
And from the signs I see - the Red Shirts are trying to gather to do something - and in fact they have set off some small bombs in Bangkok recently (I am assuming it was them).
But still - you aren't likely to be effected by this. The chances are very small that you would happen to be in a place where there is violence. I wouldn't go cancelling a trip because of the situation.
But if you are a particularly very nervous or cautious person - OK, maybe you can consider it.
For the rest of you - just be alert that the political instability and conflict in Bangkok and Thailand is not over, and it could flare up during your visit. Don't freak out about that - just be aware of it. And please stay away from protests and don't get fooled into being used by either side in their propaganda efforts.
Sep 2 2010, 11:46 AM
thanks for all of you for your support..<as I am Thai who live in this country> I totally agree with paul to this Quot " Don't freak out about that - just be aware of it. And please stay away from protests and don't get fooled into being used by either side in their propaganda efforts."
That time I admit that the situation was uncertain and unsecure however this situation like this usually keep one spot at a time only take care of your self away from all of them ..it should be ok.. only if you are reporter. it is necessary to do that as your career
please enjoy your trip in Thailand .. in this time of this year is so rainy .. if you like to go to the see green mountain... and rainy cloud .. it should be ok to go there .. be careful of catching a cold..
Oct 1 2010, 06:05 AM
Hmmm, as time goes on things aren't getting any better for Thailand.
There are almost daily bombings in Bangkok - generally no-one is hurt and generally no tourists will even be aware of the bombs - but they are there.
Today a rich person sent a group of armed thugs to take over one of the car parks at the airport.
Due to the war in Burma, drugs and drug related crime is increasing in many parts of Thailand.
Corruption is not getting better... maybe worse.
The situation in the very South of Thailand is still a disaster with many people being killed in weekly attacks on schools, government buildings, against farmers,....
There was also a recent bomb hoax against the hospital HM The King is staying in - something that would have been almost unimaginable not so long ago.
.... and so on. Slowly it is becoming a less happy place.
Unfortunately Thailand is slowly being ripped apart by rich greedy people that want to control it and make money from it.
Perhaps its days of being able to rely on tourism are coming to an end.
If you are coming for a reason - ie. you know Thailand, you are diving, doing a Thai cooking course, passing through to Laos,... Or even if you are just pretty relaxed with a very open itinerary - I think Thailand is still a good destination for you.
But perhaps if you are more middle class, thinking of booking a trip to Thailand in 6 months, or 1 year, or ... perhaps Thailand is the wrong choice for you. The political situation is unstable. The Red Shirts and Thaksin or the Yellow shirts or other groups of armed thugs, could at any moment start a riot or revolution. The army certainly hasn't ruled out a coup in order to keep the peace. Your trip could so easily be disrupted or you may be kept on the edge wondering if it is going to be alright. Perhaps for you, just book in to go somewhere else.
Oct 2 2010, 12:21 AM
Paul it is nice of you to post the latest news so that people travelling here would know.
I consider myself lucky that I have visited Thailand 4 times up to now and enjoyed every moment of it.
I will be heading to other destinations until the country is back to peace. The only thing I miss so much are the massages I had daily....but these can be found in other countries as well.
Oct 7 2010, 05:36 PM
I found the advice for the mddle class to stay home honest and straightforward, but maybe a little too discouraging. George and Betty, back home in Michigan and dreaming about temple bells in Bangkok, would probably travel with a tour group, and would be sufficiently well-cossetted to avoid real danger. Thailand has plenty to see and do and eat and buy that have been untouched by the events of the past year. Among the victims of those there has not been one tourist.
Oct 10 2010, 06:54 AM
I disagreed with you paul .. Yes , I thought the situation now is still unstable but if you are not so much interested to go to bangkok ,,, you still have somewhere else outside bangkok to go .. like Northest or heading south ,, it is still be fine... Phuket and samui area still ok.
actually even in bangkok is still ok i am still sitting in the big mall of thailand enjoy writing in this blog
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Bills TE Nelson suspended for first four games
Shawn Nelson, one of the Bills' most athletic tight ends who was battling for a starting spot, was suspended for the first four games of the season by the league on Friday.
Bills FS Byrd out indefinitely after surgery
The Bills suffered another injury to one of their starters as FS Jairus Byrd is out indefinitely after having surgery for the third time in 13 months to repair a groin injury.
Schobel chooses retirement over Texans
Two-time Pro Bowler Aaron Schobel has decided to retire from the NFL instead of play for the Texans or a number of other suitors.
Bills add two rookies to injury-depleted offense
The Bills signed two undrafted rookies Monday to try to bolster an offense that has been plagued by injuries this offseason.
Bills lose RBs Jackson, Lynch to injuries
The Bills, whose rushing attack is the centerpiece of their offense, lost two of their running backs, Fred Jackson and Marshawn Lynch, Friday night in a preseason-opening 42-17 defeat at the hands of the Redskins.
DeHaven excited about Bills' returners
One of the few areas the Bills did not struggle in last season was special teams. Not only did they excel in the kicking game, but they also finished sixth in kickoff-return differential.
Report: Bills, first-round RB Spiller come to terms
The Bills on Friday agreed to terms with 2010 first-round draft pick RB C.J. Spiller on a five-year contract worth $25 million, including $20.8 million guaranteed, according to ESPN.com.
Bills release veteran Schobel
The Bills issued a statement Wednesday announcing that they have released DE-OLB Aaron Schobel, who has been contemplating retirement.
Bills moving on without Schobel
Bills GM Buddy Nix announced Monday that the team is moving forward with plans that do not include OLB Aaron Schobel.
Bills place Schobel on reserve/did-not-report list
The Bills announced Thursday that they have placed OLB Aaron Schobel on the reserve/did-not-report list.
Bills sign second-round NT Troup
The Bills announced that they have signed second-round draft selection Torell Troup, a nose tackle from Central Florida.
Increased role coming for Bills TE Nelson
Bills TE Shawn Nelson wasn't exactly a major contributor after being taken in the fourth round last season, catching just 17 passes and one touchdown in 12 games (all starts). But with the team's lack of receiving weapons ...
Bills sign third-round DE Carrington
The Bills announced Monday that they have agreed to terms with 2010 third-round draft pick DE Alex Carrington. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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In the first installment in our series of training-camp reports, we look at the AFC East teams, including offensive and defensive overviews, a battle to watch and an injury update for each club.
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Kolb has arrived in Buffalo to officially sign his two-year contract with the Bills. The Bills announced the signing Monday, a little over a week after the free agent agreed to a two-year contract potentially worth more than $12 million.||||||| The sixth-year player spent the past two seasons in Arizona, where injuries hampered his opportunity to prove himself as a starter. He was cut by the Cardinals last month in a salary-cap saving move. In Buffalo, he gets the opportunity to compete for the starting job with Tarvaris Jackson. The Bills are in need of a starter after Ryan Fitzpatrick was released last month.
The Cardinals have released Kolb, ending the quarterback's two injury-filled seasons with the team.||||||| The team's move on Friday came just ahead of the deadline for paying Kolb a $2 million roster bonus. The team paid Kolb some $20 million over two seasons after acquiring him in a trade that sent a second-round draft pick and cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Coach Ken Whisenhunt says he doesn't know if quarterback Kevin Kolb would be available this week.||||||| Kolb has missed six games with a rib injury.
The Arizona Cardinals placed Kolb on injured reserve Wednesday, ending the season for the only quarterback who was able to lead the team to victory this year.||||||| Kolb was beat out for the starting job in the preseason by John Skelton, a third-year pro from Fordham who went down late in the opener against Seattle with an ankle injury. Kolb came on to direct the winning touchdown drive against the Seahawks and helped the team get off to a 4-0 start. But Kolb went out with a rib injury against Buffalo and had not been able to return.
Kolb was sacked nine times in Thursday's 17-3 loss to the Rams.||||||| Kolb got his helmet knocked off twice on hits, once after getting popped in the jaw. He described the Cardinals' first-half woes as "sickening." He finished 28 of 50 for 289 yards.