text:
Graphic: Timber harvest drops in most Oregon counties
|| Print |
|Monday, September 01, 2008
Kill the MeetingNovember/December 2014
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Meetings get a bad rap. A few local companies make them count.
Read more...
What I'm ReadingOctober 2014
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Nick Herinckx, CEO of Obility, and Jake Weatherly, CEO of SheerID, share what they've been reading.
Read more...
The Rail BaronOctober 2014
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Oil is gushing out of the U.S. and Canada, and much of it is coming from places that don't have pipeline infrastructure. So it's being shipped by rail.
Read more...
DowntimeNovember/December 2014
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Bob Dethlefs, CEO of Evanta, balances work and play.
Read more...
October surpriseNews
Sunday, October 12, 2014
Cylvia Hayes, tabloid vs. watchdog journalism and the looming threat of a Cascadia earthquake.
Read more...
A Complex Portrait: Immigration, Jobs and the EconomyNovember/December 2014
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Oregon Business reports on the visa squeeze, the skills gap and foreign-born residents who are revitalizing rural Oregon.
Read more...
Two Sides of the CoinContributed Blogs
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Historically, when the leaves fall, so do the markets. This year, earnings, Europe, energy and Ebola have in common? Beyond alliteration, they are four factors that the investors are pointing to for this year's seasonal volatility.
Read more...
|A Complex Portrait: Immigration, Jobs and the Economy
|Revenge Forestry
|Woman of Steel
|The Bookseller
|Kill the Meeting
|Political Clout
|Mergers lucrative for departing CEOs, but not necessarily shareholders
|Senators ask, but get no real answers regarding safety from air bag executives
|Senate investigation says Wall Street misused commodities businesses
|Amazon says its cloud services will run on renewable energy
|Home building falls in October due to apartment sector
|Dollar hits highest point against Yen since 2007
|Investors wonder if OPEC cutback is imminent
Is your business ready to join us in the call for action? This opening panel includes Oregon businesses who will discuss why they signed the Oregon Climate Declaration, the investments they are making to reduce carbon emissions, and how their actions are affecting their companies.
Get ready for two days of special events produced with the EPA, Portland Timbers and ISOS before and after the GoGreen Conference on October 16.
Plenty of employers seem "dazed and confused" after the recent vote to legalize marijuana. In light of Measure 91 passing, what are some issues for private-sector Oregon employers to consider?
Rotary's Oregon Ethics in Business aims to raise consciousness about business ethics by honoring exceptional companies.
Barran Liebman's annual employment law seminar is an industry classic.
Is my drug-free workplace policy up in smoke?
More than 400 "Change Makers" will gather to invest in a socially sustainable community.
Sussman Shank LLP is pleased to announce that Dallas G. Thomsen and Victor J. Roehm have become partners of the firm.


text:
Maybe I don't have a life that is filled with as many events as the Big B's, and so I don't have so much to write about, but I do lead a pretty interesting and eventful life that I am proud of :)
For my 50th blog post, which I had achieved quite early in my blogging career (kudos to the younger me ;)), I had written this. After a lot of thinking, I decided I will continue that older post, and mention some more random things about me.
Here goes the list:
1. I am a very shy and reserved person. Since I move around with a defined set of people, this trait isn't noticeable.
2. One of the fondest memories I have is that of seeing Shahrukh Khan perform live on stage in Bangalore in 2004. My mom gave me Rs. 2000 after I begged her umpteen times, to buy the ticket, and I promised to pay her back with money from my first salary!
3. It is very difficult for me to fake emotions. If I don't like someone, it is written all over my face. Same goes for when I like someone.
4. When a guy wrote to me that he cried after reading my first novel, Juvenile Journey - A trip down memory lane, I felt my work as a writer has been accomplished.
5. I have inspired someone to write a diary in their thoughts via this blog. Thank you for letting me know.
6. I get the most unbelievable dreams and nightmares. But what's beyond that is this website which seems to give the perfect explanation to the things and people I see in them! Uncanny!
7. One of the best advice bits I have ever received is "At their death bed, no one thinks of how many projects they successfully completed. Everyone thinks of how many successful relationships they have had and how well they have managed their family"
8. Someone collected all my poems in a folder in their Gmail and shared them with me all at one. Talk about thoughtfulness :) Thank you!
9. I am extremely proud of my 3 younger brothers (maternal cousins) who have accomplished so much at such young ages. Kudos to you guys!
10. My second novel, tentatively titled "Namma Story" (as used in Namma Bengalooru), is ready and hopefully should be out soon! Keep looking at this space for more updates.
I am extremely thankful to those who read most of my blog posts and either comment on them or let me know verbally. You are the force that keeps me going! Thanks for all the love!

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Where attorneys, who represented a plaintiff in a civil suit against the defendant, made "sordid claims of fraud, deceit, coercion, fraud and undue influence" that the attorneys knew to be false, the attorneys should be ordered to pay sanctions to the defendant.Read More »
Author Archives: Tom EganFeed Subscription
Workers' compensation – Recoupment – Counsel fees
Where a workers' compensation recipient, who was ordered to recoup $11,000 in benefits (to be repaid in monthly installments of $150), claimed to be entitled to counsel fees, that claim was correctly rejected on the ground that the recoupment order was not a benefit to her.
Tagged with: Recoupment Workers' CompensationRead More »
Real property – Easement – Termination
Where a plaintiff brought suit seeking a judgment declaring that a mutual easement agreement that would allow two neighboring driveways to be connected remains in effect, the plaintiff must be denied relief based on the fact that one of the lots has been conveyed, thus terminating the easement.
Tagged with: EasementRead More »
Jurisdiction – Personal – Envelopes
Where a Massachusetts plaintiff, claiming to be owed $31,385.80 for envelopes ordered by a Canadian defendant, has brought suit for breach of contract and quantum meruit, the complaint must be dismissed for lack of personal jurisdiction.
Tagged with: Personal JurisdictionRead More »
Consumer protection – G.L.c. 93A – Fees
Where a judge entered a default judgment for the plaintiff in a G.L.c. 93A action against a defendant auto mechanic but declined to award multiple damages or counsel fees, it was error not to grant the plaintiff fees.
Tagged with: G.L.c. 93ARead More »
Labor – CBA – No-strike clause – Injunctive and declaratory relief
Where a plaintiff, alleging that a defendant union violated a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) no-strike clause, sought injunctive and declaratory relief, an order denying the requested injunction was warranted in light of the plaintiff's failure to demonstrate irreparable injury, but a remand is necessary as to the declaratory judgment issue because the lower court misapprehended the relevant legal standard.
Tagged with: CBA No-strike clauseRead More »
Criminal – Firearm – Prosecutorial misconduct
Where a jury found a defendant guilty of possession of a firearm following a conviction of misdemeanor domestic violence in violation of 18 U.S.C. §922(g)(9), the conviction should be affirmed because the prosecutorial misconduct claimed by the defendant was not prejudicial.
Tagged with: Prosecutorial misconductRead More »
Prisons – Deliberate indifference – HIV
Where defendants were awarded summary judgment in a civil rights suit by a plaintiff inmate of the Maine corrections system, the judgment must be vacated as to a physician assistant based on a material dispute as to whether he acted with deliberate indifference to the plaintiff's serious medical needs.
Tagged with: Deliberate indifference HIVRead More »
Confidentiality clause found to be unlawful
A temporary employment agency could not enforce a confidentiality provision barring workers from disclosing their terms of employment to "other parties," the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled.
Tagged with: confidentiality clauseRead More »
Judgment vacated after consolidation
A ruling entered by a federal judge in a commercial dispute, after he consolidated a preliminary injunction hearing with a bench trial on the merits, must be vacated because of the judge's inadequate notice of his intent to consolidate, the ...Read More »


text:
Carnival Ecstasy/Galveston/10/13
Any responses appreciated:
I have a newly divorced (but seperated for 2 years) younger friend..........he's 38, I'm 46..... who is twisting my arm...........not very hard...........to book this cruise.
Has anybody been on this "singles" cruise out of Galveston? How was it? Specifically.........were there enough professional attractive single women to make this worthwhile? Not trying to be crass.........just curious :-)
Is anybody registerd here going on this cruise?
Never cruised before..............this is offered by Escapade cruises, whoever they are.
Again any information to push me to jump over the edge is appreciated,
Post Edited (09-02-05 14:02)
Re: Carnival Ecstasy/Galveston/10/13
Just a little note Carnival is pulling this Cruise any one booking Cruises on Ecstasy,
Sensation, or Holiday from Sep thru March 06 have been canc.
They are helping Hurricane Victims. See there Web page. Or contact your Travel Agent
Horay to Carnival for there Help.
|All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:15 AM.
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2014, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.6.1


text:
March 25, 1944- November 06, 2011
Traverse City, Michigan - Jerry Hazen Page, 67, of Traverse City died Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011 at his home, with his loving wife by his side. Jerry was born on Saturday, March 25, 1944 to the late Walter and Evelyn (Kennison) Page in Newport, VT.
LOWELL - Opponents of the Lowell Mountain wind turbine project held an open house on the mountain Sunday to allow interested individuals the opportunity to see what is happening and to explain why the protesters are occupying the mountain.
Nearly 90 people made the difficult trek up the mountainside, a hike that took about an hour to reach the ridge line. At the top, participants were welcomed and offered campfire hot dogs, s'mores, hot chocolate, coffee and tea.
NEWPORT CITY – The freezers at four area food shelves are filled, thanks to Fran Azur and Melanie Gefert from the Vermont Highland Cattle Company. Last week the company donated a total of 3,000 pounds of a mixture of ground beef and select mixed cuts.
The Orleans Federated Church, United Church of Newport, Jay Food Shelf and the Northeast Kingdom Community Action in Newport, Island Pond and Canaan received the meat.
The meat comes from animals that were grass fed and locally raised. The meat is high quality and low in fat.
DERBY LINE – Peg and Robert "Doc" Tirrell of Lower Waterford started square dancing in 1949. On Saturday, the Square Dance Foundation of New England presented Peg and her late husband with the Hall of Fame Award at the Derby Elementary School. The presentation took place during the North Country Swingers monthly dance.
From page one.
Bob Graybill, from the Square Dance Foundation of New England, said the couple did a lot for the foundation and for the perpetuation of square dancing in New England.
November 6, 1976-November 10, 2011
JAY, VT - Work on the 60,000 square foot water park at Jay Peak Resort is nearly complete. The multimillion dollar park is the last piece that will make Jay Peak a four season resort.
The scheduled opening date for the water park is Dec. 12th.
Got your bathing suits ready?


text:
We've gone fresh. Well not we as in me and my friends. We try, sometimes. I try, often. But a big ol' chunk of America has. Juice blends, organic food and fresh fruits is definitely the diet of the future. Health food stores and restaurants have been popping up at a quite rapid pace, and it is quite refreshing. You can pass up the usual milkshake for fresh juice smoothies, and top it off with an organic salad full of toppings.
Today's infographic highlights the new food movement. Many are changing their diet for health, are heading to farmers markets for their fresh foods. What a change from the super centers full of cheap, unhealthy food ruling America. Are you behind this movement? Are you feeling fresh? [Via]
Share This Infographic
There are thousands of companies marketing themselves to consumers (both prospective and returning) several times per day, all of them with their own unique logo. Even the simplest company logos have a high amount of thought and time put into them, from logos representing small businesses all the way to logos for colossal corporations. One of the most important aspects in choosing the symbol that will define your company, and thus the self-image that your are presenting to your prospective consumer, is not necessarily the design itself but rather its color.
Today's infographic comes to us from The Logo Company and gives us a look into the choice of colors worn by the logos that we see every day. Do you want your company to give off a sense of excitement or boldness? Red might be the color for you then. How about if you want your customers to feel like your company is trustworthy and dependable? You might want a nice, light shade of blue in that case.
There are several ways that companies present themselves and their image to customers, and logos (and their colors) are just one of them. For more information on logos and the meaning of their colors, refer to the infographic below. [Via]
Share This Infographic
Today's infographic cleverly lets us know that a visit from the RugDoctor is sometimes just as good as a visit from the Love Doctor. Whoever compiled this infographic had the audience in mind; with its visually stimulating and sharp arrangement it is more than easy on the eyes.
It's incredibly true for most of us that our carpets are not as clean as we'd like. Although it's probably a good thing that our carpets aren't as clean as our toilets (we sit on them a lot more), it can be pretty scary when you are lying down on the floor and can see all of the gunk at eye-level.
63% is a pretty high figure for the amount of people not satisfied with the cleanliness of their carpet. But, with all the grime that comes in on our shoes from outside, it is extremely difficult to keep it nice and spotless.
I hope that you can be one of the people that rise above the statistics on this infographic and have a clean carpet in your home. It really is true that a clean environment can help maintain a healthy mind—especially at home. Have a great day, y'all! [via]
Share This Infographic
Fifty percent of all adults do not have adequate health insurance. I can't believe this, but I guess I'm being a hypocrite as I myself do not own life insurance. I'm just really banking on the fact that I don't die anytime soon. I know I shouldn't, anything could happen and I may not see tomorrow.
Trying to fathom that some aspects of your life will continue after you've passed is a bit difficult. Leaving debt, funeral costs and other expenses to your family is never a good thing (Unless you hate your family!) But really, funeral costs can be upwards of 20,000 dollars and leaving a spouse to fend for themselves, especially if there are children envolved can be devastating.
40% of American households with children said they wouldn't be able to meet immediate living expenses if they lost the primary wage-earner. Life insurance is not only a smart thing to have, it is a necessity. The future of your family may depend on it. [Efinancial Life Insurance]
Share This Infographic
If you or your company are considering investing in IT, it might be a good idea to take a look at today's infographic from IDGKnowledgeHub.com. This graphic goes over the different types of buying and selling methods in the world of IT in business, and which types might suit different businesses.
For instance, if you (or your company) are the type to buy a fairly constant and consistent stream of low-cost IT equipment and/or service, then this is what is known as the "Sprinting" method. The sprinting method of buying IT service concerns itself less with things like cost and relationships with the seller and instead focus almost solely on the value or quality of the product being purchased.
For more info on what type of approach you may wish to take on buying or selling IT, refer to the infographic below. [Via]


text:
Folk singer performs satire at sunset
Date: September 2, 2009
by: Heidi Kurpiela | A&E Editor
Katz, the 60-year-old frontman of the popular blues-influenced ragtime act The Jigsaw Jug Band, was joined by several friends and local musicians for his first performance in three years under Sarasota Sailing Squadron's idyllic open-air pavilion.
Singer Carolyn Dunn lent her deep vocal harmonies. Dave Buescher played the fiddle, and Susan Gaar, Katz's girlfriend, played the crowd-pleasing kazoo and washboard.
"The squadron is a beautiful venue with a wonderful stage," says Katz, who debuted several new songs — in addition to a freshly shorn beard — following performances by Joe Virga, Dennis Brock, Daina Shukis and folk duo Carl Wade and Barbara Shaffer. "I'm very appreciative for the opportunity to play here. The audience that turns out every month for these concerts is very loyal."
A guitar instructor at Sarasota Military Academy, Katz recently released the album, "K Street," a parody-laden tribute to the country's recent infatuations with everything from health food to President Barack Obama.
"My music runs the gamut from folk to ragtime, to blues and ballads," says Katz, who, despite his semi-autobiographical song, "I Have a Life Outside of Facebook," has 108 friends on the social networking site.
A musician for 35 years, Katz grew up in New Bedford, Mass., a New England town made famous by Herman Melville's mythical white whale. It is no coincidence that Katz shares his first name with the novel's protagonist. He legally changed it to Ishmael more than 20 years ago.
"I've been playing for a loooong time," says Katz. "I have a couple of incarnations. Sometimes I play solo. Sometimes I play with a jug band, and sometimes I just invite my friends to jam with me."
Currently 0 Responses
- Nov
28 The Jazz Club of Sarasota Presents "Jazz at Two" with Alex and Judi Glover
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Nov
29 Dickey Betts & Great Southern Charity Concert
6:00 pm
- Nov
30 St. Andrews Day Celebration
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
- Dec
2 Perlman Music Program/Suncoast Free Ticket Distribution at USFSM Rotunda for Winter Residency Musical Events
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club's Commodore's Ball
On Nov. 22, Bird Key Yacht Club held its annual Commodore's Ball.
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Christmas Bazaar
On Nov. 22, St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church held its annual Christmas Bazaar.
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Chairman's Reception
On Nov. 20, the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce held a Chairman's Reception at Amore by Andrea, which recognized its former chairs from 1993 to 2013.


text:
Back In The Saddle and An Announcement
Hello, friends. It has been too long. Life has a way of sneaking past you. You look away for a moment and when you look back you find several months have passed. I have always called this blog my "secret garden", a safe place to be with my thoughts where I can ruminate on the doings of the world. I am still trying to find my place in it. My "secret garden" has become disheveled and lifeless with neglect. My only excuse is that life has a way of making you reexamine your priorities. Something can be as precious as gold one day and the next you wonder what you ever saw in it.
In the coming months, I plan on putting my garden in order: pruning the wayward thought, tending the fruit-bearing ideas and bringing life back to my blog, my "secret garden".
One of the reasons that I have been away for so long is that I have been expending my creative energy elsewhere. I have recently discovered that I have a knack for creating jewelry and other odd artistic tidbits. I have been making pieces and giving them to my friends. I have been frequenting gem shops and craft stores and swap meets and etsy.com. It has become a new obsession. Like writing, I am not naïve to think I could make a living off of making jewelry, but I have decided that I am going to try and sell some pieces, if only so that I can continue to make more. I would love it if you could visit my shop∗ and see what I've made.
I promise this blog will not become a propaganda wing of my etsy shop and for those of you that enjoy my writing (all two of you), I have not given up on writing. There will be more in the coming months so watch this space. I still have a lot to say.
∗ I was at the peak of my creative powers when I named it "By Salomé": https://www.etsy.com/shop/BySalome
"Reel America"
Coming this fall from the NSA, the creators of "PRISM", is a new reality series that's over two hundred years in the making: "Reel America". Follow the lives of real Americans as the NSA tracks them through their daily lives. Using sophisticated surveillance technology, legal loopholes and corporate cooperation the NSA offers the most unguarded look into the lives of actual people. From illegal immigrants to senators, from CEOs to six-pack joes, and everyone in between, the spotlight knows no bounds. Viewers will get a glimpse into the most intimate moments of real American citizens, unfiltered and unedited. It has been called "a mirror that shows America her soul" by Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, and lauded by President Obama as bringing "transparency to the whole nation". Critical reception is already split, with some calling it "necessary" and "eye opening" and others calling it "a gross violation" and "boring". Premiering in September across all networks, "Reel America" promises to challenge and inspire.
Grappa and The Slip of the Tongue
I read recently about psychological pricing, the strategy of pricing things with 99 or 98 cent price points in order to trick the brain of the consumer into thinking they are spending less than they actually are, rounding down to the nearest dollar instead of up. I remember thinking to myself, 'Fucking sheep. You're not going to fool me with that crap.'
Tonight, I was drinking grappa with some friends. I told them "It's only sixteen dollars a bottle," even though I knew it was sixteen dollars and ninety-nine cents.
Collateral Damage
It is the time of year when politics rises to the surface, emerging from the fetid swamps of D.C. demanding the attention of the collective consciousness. It is election time.
It is a difficult time of year for me. I am a recovering political junkie. I've never been involved in politics other than casting my vote, but I am fascinated with it to the point of obsession. I read books about it. I read articles about it. I watch documentaries. I argue endlessly with friends, family and co-workers. There is something about politics, the way it reduces all of life to a game. It is appealing and repellent all at the same time. It is easy to become absorbed by the endless machinations and sorties and lose sight of the larger war being fought, of which politics plays a small but important role. Which is why I have been trying to step back and reassess.
Our government, and the professional politicians that people it, is a reflection of our national identity. In theory, these are the people we have chosen to represent us. This is the system of laws we would like to live under. While there are many checks and balances in place to prohibit any one interest from seizing power, the people will always have the ability to amend and change laws as well as the people that make them. Of course, by summing it up in a single sentence, I have it made it sound like simple procedure. Change can be made but it is never made quickly. By design, changes in legislation and personnel are sluggish, allowing time for deliberation and compromise, and ensuring, in theory, mutual satisfaction for most if not all parties involved.
One of the drawbacks of this slow-moving system is that once a path has been chosen, it is very difficult to change course without the aid of some national catastrophe or awakening. The savvy politician understands this and the true believer knows that change in the American system is a long-term investment. You must recognize when opportunity arrives and you must seize it before anyone else knows it's there. You must plan. You have to plant seeds for the following generation to harvest. Nothing in politics at any level, from class elections to the national level, nothing is instantaneous. Because politics is a reflection of life. You may ascend to the presidency in record time, but you still have to be born first.
The current state of our government should not be a surprise to anyone. It is merely the result of what preceded it. You can trace today's gridlocked insanities back several decades and find the roots appearing as tiny seeds in the past. It follows the evolution of the American character as our nation approaches middle age and settles into the cynicism of adulthood. The ideals of our forefathers seem quaint and naïve, an innocent picture of our younger self. They spoke of high-minded notions like liberty and self-determination. They championed equality and respect. But growing up forces you to realize that the world doesn't care what you expect from it. It's a dog-eat-dog world and you'd better take what you can. To hell with what happens to anyone else. Protect you and yours. Never mind what you have to do in order to keep them safe and comfortable. The ideals of honor and human dignity do not supercede the need for safety and comfort.
Somewhere along the line, we agreed as a nation, dating perhaps all the way back to Monroe, that we would sacrifice honor for comfort and compromise morals for safety. As long as the blood and responsibility was kept away from the doorstep and stained as few hands as possible, the American people would tacitly accept that innocent foreign lives would be sacrificed to preserve our own.
It is an unsustainable philosophy and that has begun to become very clear over the last ten years or so. The cynicism and detachment required to sustain such a disregard for human life has infected our national identity. We have become a people that glories in war. Just look at any random sampling of movies or video games. And we are a nation that values guns over lives. Our sympathy extends only as far as our borders. But, of course, once a person accepts that the sacrifice of some people is an acceptable price of self-preservation, it becomes easier to accept that anyone is acceptable collateral damage, even your fellow countrymen and now the border only extends as far as the edges of your yard. While one may not be willing to openly advocate for the loss of a life, there is no obligation to take an interest in quality of life. If they die penniless in a gutter, so much the better. One less person sponging off the system. You are beholden to no one but yourself.
While I would like to dismiss this approach as utter stupidity, I can't do so without acknowledging that this is the defining characteristic of the American identity. Morality comes second to safety. Comfort comes before empathy. God comes second to greed. While this way of thinking may have rewards in the short-term, it is completely pig-headed and utterly ridiculous. Government is comprised of people working together. If they all pursue their own interests, the system collapses. People need people. It is why we have families. It is why we are compelled to make friends. It is why we form communities. We need each other to survive. Sure a person might be able to eke out survival alone, but surviving and living are two different things. Our existence as a species requires that we get along, that we try to forge relationships that are more than just making enemies. Anyone that has ever been in a relationship with anyone else, whether it's being someone's child or lover or co-worker or boss or whatever, anyone who has been in a relationship knows that one of the main components is trust. In a world without trust, the bonds that hold society together crumble away and chaos reigns.
But the problem with trust is that it is scary. It requires openness. It demands honesty. And it leaves you vulnerable. But without trust, without faith in the inherent capability for good in humanity, you have no choice but to become inhuman. Everyone becomes a potential enemy and therefore not worthy of empathy or respect. The absence of trust is fear. Fear is the ultimate hallucinogen, clouding your judgment and obscuring the truth. It alters your perception. It tears families apart. It breaks up friends. It destroys careers and it takes away lives. Fear eats away trust and leaves a cold heart.
We are a nation (among many) that has been manipulated by fear for decades if not centuries. If it is not the government propagandizing, it is yellow journalism. If not them, it is special interest groups with deep pockets or political parties acting in their stead. Like it or not, fear has become a huge part of our national identity. It is what has motivated the actions of our government for many years. Fear of terrorism. Fear of immigrants. Fear of communism. Fear of liberals. Fear of conservatives. Fear of weapons of mass destruction. Fear of change. Fear of fear.
For most of our short history the fear that moves us has mostly manifested as a sort of economic imperialism with the government sending our military throughout the globe to protect our interests and maintain our safety. The fear has now metastasized. We are eating away at ourselves now. The ferocity that masks our fear has turned inward. The sniping and obstinacy has weakened us, like a person eating their own body to satisfy the tongue. We have become a house divided by fear. There is no longer anyone willing to step from the shadows of fear into the bright light of trust. No one is willing to make himself or herself vulnerable in order to help someone else.
It is a particularly galling state of affairs for a nation that never stops claiming to be guided by Judeo/Christian principles. The behavior of most politicians that cite Jesus as a major influence is at odds with the tenets of their faith. The New Testament is littered with commands to forgive and to empathize. Jesus himself said the two greatest commandments were to love God and to love your neighbor as yourself. In Luke 6 verses 27 to 42, he goes on at length about forgiveness and mercy exhorting the faithful to "be merciful even as your Father is merciful." He states clearly that if someone strikes you, you should offer up your other cheek.
Can a nation that constantly claims to be guided and blessed by the God of the Bible be telling the truth about their influences when they in fact spend much of their time killing and spying on innocents abroad and accusing each other of destroying the nation God has supposedly blessed? Where is the forgiveness? Where is the mercy that God has commanded? Where is the love for your enemies?
In the end the two American political parties want the same thing. They want peace, comfort and security. One side says the government plays no role in this, and that people left to their own devices quite capable of taking care of themselves. The other side says people should be able to take care of themselves, but recognizes that this isn't always possible and that makes government necessary to the happiness and well being of the nation. On paper, both sides are well intentioned, both claiming to be champions of the forgotten little person. In practice, they are both slow-moving behemoths dragged down by the weight of their own hubris and obstinacy. They have become so absorbed in the tactics and gamesmanship that they have forgotten their role as public servants choosing instead to believe in their own exceptionalism and dismissing the suffering caused by their own arrogance as acceptable collateral damage. Never mind who you have to hobble, maim or kill as you struggle to do the right thing.
It is unsustainable, illogical and sooner or later what has been sown in blood will one day be harvested. Until our actions reflect our words, I'm afraid America will find that being subjected to our own methods will be quite unpleasant. And while once we had the strength and cohesion to take on the entire world, our disregard for the other person has weakened us irrevocably.
The Halloween Plague
Dennis was sitting on the couch tying his shoes. He wore a gray polo shirt and khaki slacks. The TV was on.
"This is the easiest Halloween costume ever," he shouted to Callista. "Look like an IT nerd? Done. All I needed was the glasses. And boom! Snowden."
"I'm glad you're having such an easy time," she hollered back. "I'm having to download a video to my phone just so I can show people who I am."
"You could still go as a sexy nurse."
"That's not a costume because I already am a sexy nurse."
"Scrubs count as a costume," Dennis stood up from the couch. "And I think you're sexy in your scrubs."
"You're sweet," she said, joining him in the living room. "But I'm already dressed. Joshua from Dark Angel. What do you think? I still need to paint my nose with an eyebrow pen but…" She opened her arms.
He smiled.
"Joshua!" she barked.
"Sexy Joshua," Dennis said.
"We interrupt your regularly scheduled commercials to bring you breaking and important news!" the TV insisted.
"Here we go," said Dennis. "Halloween safety with Officer Friendly."
"It might be serious," Callista said.
"I'm Sean Malarkey and we have breaking news," Sean Malarkey said on the TV. "Police are telling residents to stay indoors tonight after a mysterious plague has swept the city. The virus is said to cause bleeding and erratic behavior."
"It's Halloween night!" Dennis said indignantly. "I'm not staying indoors."
"Shh!" Callista said.
"No details yet on what has caused the plague or even a list of possible side-effects. The police are keeping very quiet. But our reporters spoke to several witnesses who described fantastic scenes so unbelievable that our legal department insists we cannot broadcast them without verification from the authorities, who, no surprise, have declined to comment. We'll have more on this mysterious plague as the story unfolds. In the meantime, we urge you to stay indoors."
"This is bullshit!" Dennis kicked an invisible stone.
"We return you to your program already in progress."
"It's a hoax," Dennis said. "It's gotta be a hoax. A mysterious plague? Come on."
"The police don't make up stories, Dennis."
"Maybe it's like a trick-or-treat thing?"
"I think we should stay home."
"There's no way. There's no way. I already paid seventy bucks for the pub crawl. Anne and Terry are going to be there."
Callista collapsed onto the couch.
"I guarantee you," she said sighing, "as soon as Anne finds out about a mysterious plague you'll be getting a call from Terry saying they're not coming. Let's just stay home. We'll watch The Twilight Zone and eat leftovers."
"I don't want to stay home," Dennis whined. "This is the first Halloween I've had off in years!"
"I'm not risking a virus just so you can get drunk and throw up in a graveyard. Now sit down."
"I don't want to—"
"We interrupt your regularly scheduled commercials to bring you breaking and important news!"
Dennis looked at the TV.
"I'm Sean Malarkey and we have breaking news. Police have released some of the details about this mysterious Halloween plague. They believe it may have something to do with the Halloween costumes. Through a spokesman, they urged consumers to verify the origins of their costumes. They suspect that costumes imported from Transylvania were infected with the mystery bug."
"This has to be a hoax," Dennis insisted.
"Check the labels on your costumes and please—stay indoors. Call the police immediately if you suspect you may have been infected."
"The police?" Callista said. "Not EMTs?"
Dennis nodded.
"Hoax. It's probably all a drug sting. Single out the weirdoes."
"We'll have more on the virus and the costume scandal as it unfolds. I'm Sean Malarkey. Stay tuned."
"I'm checking the Internet," Dennis said.
He ran across the room and leaned over the desk. He clicked the mouse button and the computer came to life. He opened the browser and searched for "Halloween Plague". It was almost a full minute before the message came back saying the computer could not access the Internet.
"Try your phone," he said to Callista as he crossed the room.
He sat beside her. She typed quickly and her phone quickly told her that it could not access the Internet.
"I'm calling Terry," Dennis said.
He picked up the phone, dialed and waited.
"Hey, it's me. Are you watching the news?" He paused. "What are you doing? Terry? Hello?"
"What happened?" Callista looked worried. It suited her dog-man costume.
"He sounded weird," Dennis scowled at his phone. "Anne was screaming like a crazy woman in the background." He looked at Callista. "That was really weird."
"We interrupt your regularly scheduled commercials to bring you breaking and important news!"
Dennis and Callista leaned forward.
"I'm Sean Malarkey and we have more on 'The Halloween Plague!'" Spooky lettering and a gruesome Jack-o-lantern filled the upper left corner of the screen.
"Way to go graphics," Dennis muttered.
"Police have contacted Channel 5 and asked that we retract our previous reporting. It seems we have been the victims of some crossed wires at the research level. While police say that Halloween costumes may be at the center of this epidemic, their origins in Transylvania have nothing to do with it. We spoke to the Transylvanian ambassador. He had this to say:" It cut to the ambassador. He was pale with black, thick hair and wearing an antique suit.
"Did I mention I think this is all a hoax?" Dennis said. "I mean look at this guy."
"Transylvania is a thriving economy," the ambassador said with a thick accent. "We will not be looked down upon by the likes of small-town America. No garment made in Transylvania has ever been contaminated with mystery plague. It never will be."
"Is he wearing a cape?" Callista asked. It cut away before either of them could tell whether he was or not.
"Transylvanian in origin or not," Sean Malarkey said, "police urge citizens to stay indoors and lock your doors and windows. As reported, one of the effects of the plague is erratic behavior. We'll keep you updated as the story unfolds."
"Can you at least agree we should just stay home?" Callista said.
"I guess," Dennis said. "Is Transylvania a real place? I always thought it was like Jellystone or Springfield."
"I think it's in Eastern Europe."
"I wish the Internet worked," Dennis moaned. "This is like torture."
"Springfield is real."
"Springfield is a real place. It's not fictional. There are tons of them. That's why it's funny to call a fictional place 'Springfield'. It could be anywhere."
Dennis sighed and sank into the couch.
"What are we gonna do? No Internet. Can't go outside. Can't do anything. Can't do anything but sit here and listen to Sean bloody Malarkey interrupting every twenty seconds."
"I wonder why work hasn't paged me," Callista mused.
"Because it's a hoax."
Callista snuggled against Dennis.
"We get to spend a night in together," she said.
"I guess."
They laid there peacefully for a moment. Dennis almost fell asleep. Callista had half an eye on the TV.
"We interrupt your regularly scheduled commercials to bring you breaking and important news!"
They both sat up with amazing alacrity.
"I'm Sean Malarkey, and we now return to our ongoing coverage of the Halloween Plague." A flashy graphic flashed across the screen accompanied by a ghostly wolf howl. "Police have now released details about the origins of the Halloween Plague. A group of young girls unleashed the awesome power of an Ouija Board at a sleepover. An ancient curse was uttered and the 'virus' was born, causing costumed Halloween revelers all over the city to transform into their costumes. Police are worried about the overwhelming amount of Miley Cyrus's—"
"Miley Cyrii?" Callista asked.
"—that are loose in the city. A police spokesman:
"Only costumed people have been transformed. And the curse only takes hold if the costume is completed."
Dennis looked at his "Edward Snowden" glasses and Callista held up her eyebrow pencil.
"As a result," the spokesman went on, "we have been overrun with Mileys, Lebowskis and Katniss's. We even have a Hitler although he insists he's Charlie Chaplin. Anyway, because the curse is lifted at midnight, the mayor has declared November 1st 2013 as Halloween. We're pushing it back a day. We are encouraging schools, businesses and residents to participate. Whatever you do, don't put on a costume until tomorrow. This is very real, very dangerous, and very permanent. We have several children that have already been transformed into ghosts. And although transformations will stop taking place at midnight, once someone has been transformed there is no way to reverse the process. So let's be safe and save it for tomorrow."
Dennis pulled off his gray polo shirt.
"There's no way I'm changing into that traitorous mook," he said. "You should take off the dog suit."
"All of a sudden you believe?"
"I'm not taking any chances, sweetheart. There could be hundreds, if not thousands of people changing into Biebers or Kate Middletons out there. I'd rather be me than that idiot Snowden."
"We could become somebody else," Callista said contemplatively.
"What do you mean?"
"Well, you could be dating Scarlett Johanssen."
"I don't know."
"And I could be dating Adrien Brody."
"I'm better than Adrien Brody."
"I could be dating you with Adrien Brody's nose."
"But wouldn't I become Adrien Brody?"
"You mean like you'd actually be him?"
"I don't know."
Dennis stood up and started pacing the room.
"This is too weird," he said. "I don't want to be Adrien Brody. I hate those stupid Stella Artois ads."
"You could be Batman. I could be Catwoman."
"Why can't we just be who we are?" Dennis said. "I like sleeping. Batman only sleeps for like ten minutes a day when the Batwing's on autopilot."
"I'm sick of feeling fat and frumpy."
He sat down beside her.
"You look good to me."
"I'm serious, Dennis."
"What? You're going to become Catwoman?"
"You don't want to date Scarlett Johanssen or maybe Zooey Deschanel?"
"You'll still have to work at the hospital, you know? The real Scarlett Johanssen's not going to give up acting jobs so you can get work."
"I'll work in a hospital and I will have a great ass."
"Do you even have a Scarlett Johanssen costume?"
"No," Callista said glumly.
"Well, we can't leave the house. There could be packs of roaming Hefners out there."
"You know what I do have?" Callista brightened. "My Cleopatra costume from three years ago!"
"Didn't she kill herself with an asp?"
"Yeah. But she was supposed to be like the most beautiful woman of the ancient world."
"We're going to seem like Brad and Angelina when everybody else has become Spider-Man or Nixon."
"I guess. It just seems such a waste. It's a once-in-a-lifetime thing."
"So's an aneurysm."
"I can't believe you. Ten minutes ago, you were saying it was all a hoax."
"It's like you said," Dennis said, throwing an arm around Callista's shoulders. "We'll stay in, eat leftovers and watch The Twilight Zone. Tomorrow, we'll wake up in a city full of Mileys and we'll thank our lucky stars that it's 2013 and not 2008. We could've had a plague of Palins."
Callista straightened up.
"I'm going to go get changed," she said. "Pour some wine."
She disappeared into the bedroom. Dennis poured two glasses of wine. When Callista came back, she was dressed in pajamas. They drank wine and watched TV. She poured him another glass and heated up leftovers. They ate in front of the TV. Dennis had another glass. At the beginning of another episode of The Twilight Zone, he declared with drunken confidence, "It gonna turn out that it's all a dream." By the time the episode had proved him wrong, he was asleep.
Callista listened to his breathing and looked at her watch.
"Not much time," she said to herself.
She left him on the couch and went into the bedroom. She was gone for nearly thirty minutes. Dennis snored at the TV. She stood over him and applied the final touches, drawing dark lines at the sides of her eyes. She smiled to herself and curled up next to Dennis on the couch. She adjusted her wig and fell asleep.
"What the hell?" Dennis screamed. He scrambled out from under the woman that was sleeping on him. "Who the hell are you?"
"It's me Callista."
"Like hell," Dennis said.
"It's me, I swear."
"Prove it."
"Your email password is One Direction forever."
"It's a trick."
"It's not a trick."
"You look like—I mean—You look like—What happened?"
"I became Cleopatra," she said proudly.
"I thought she was supposed to be beautiful," Dennis said without thinking.
"She was the most beautiful woman in the ancient world. Wait. Why?" Callista ran to the bathroom and stared in the mirror. Dennis sat on the couch and cradled his head in his hands, listening to the sounds of anguish from the ancient queen.
The Criminal, The Crusader and the CEO
"There's no truth to those rumors." He smiled. "They're just rumors." He rubbed her cheek with the back of his hand.
"Oh, Curt," she swooned. "Tell me you love me."
"I do, Christine. I do."
Curt wrapped his arms around Christine kissing her deeply.
I did it. The end of chapter one. Two hours and I'm already done with a whole chapter. Was it too hokey? I mean, it's clear, right? Curt's lying to her. He never actually tells her he loves her. He just says "I do". I'm not really sure how to start chapter two. Maybe I should start with the setting. The bedroom, maybe.
Chapter 2
The morning sun entered softly through the open curtains. Christine snuggled against Curt's warm body. A bird chirruped outside the window. The serenity of the cozy cocoon between the sheets was shattered by the sound of Curt's phone ringing loudly.
"Curt's a liar, Charles."
"So you and him are over?" Charles stepped closer to Christine.
"He betrayed me."
Charles was inches away from Christine. The air smoldered between them.
"I won't betray you."
Charles tore his glasses off and wrapped his arms around Christine, kissing her deeply.
Bam. Another chapter done. This thing is writing itself. I hope Christine isn't coming off as too easy. I mean that's why I took all the time to explain the history between her and Charles. Jean Luc hasn't even shown up yet.
Chapter 4
Christine was in her office. She stared at the city but she could only see Charles. She was pulled from her reverie by the sound of knuckles on the jamb of her door. There stood a man in an Armani suit that hugged his compact muscular form. His dark hair framed his head like a lion's mane. His eyes were icy blue and his attention was fierce. Christine flipped her hair.
"Can I help you?" she asked.
"I'm Jean Luc Perrault," he smiled with swagger. "I've just bought the firm."
"Well, you sure talk about him a lot."
"He's my boss, Charles."
"It's only natural to have feelings for someone in a position of authority."
"Ugh," Christine wrinkled her nose. "I don't have feelings for him. Jean Luc is too manly. He's like a creature."
"I'll fight him if I have to," Charles said grimly.
He pulled Christine to him, kissing her pointedly, passionately.
Might need to revisit this chapter. Can't have a whole chapter without any sex scenes. Readers would have a fit. My publisher would have a fit.
Chapter 7
Jean Luc Perrault sat in the leather chair behind his mahogany desk. He was concentrating deeply, reading legal briefs when Christine slipped into the room. He smiled salaciously when he saw her sneaking towards him.
"Jean Luc, we have to talk."
"Talk can wait."
"I snuck in past your secretary."
"Ooh. I like it," he said, standing up. "Clandestine."
"I don't want Charles to find out."
"I want to see you naked," he said.
He pulled her to him and kissed her deeply. She pushed him away turning her head dramatically.
"We have to stop," she said. "I don't want to hurt Charles."
"He can join us if you would like," Jean Luc said. "I would put up for a lot for you."
"Oh, Jean Luc," Christine stopped resisting and he pulled her close.
"It's so great to be able to talk to someone about all this," Christine said. "I've missed you, Curt."
"I've really missed you too."
Their eyes locked and the coffee shop disappeared. Christine's heart was pounding as she stared into his eyes. He held her hand and matched her gaze.
Ten chapters. That's about enough right. Now I've got to decide who she ends up with. Too bad there's no such thing as a three-sided coin. Who would you pick? No. That never works. I always make the wrong choices in life. But wouldn't it be great if the wrong choices were the right ones? If you knew that choosing Jean Luc would end in happiness and not sizzling ennui? She's got two chapters to decide.
Chapter 11
Christine looked at her phone. It was from Jean Luc.
"Where are you?" his text message demanded.
"I just want to be alone," she wrote back.
His reply was instantaneous.
"Like hell you do. I need to see you."
Christine sighed and stared at her phone. Curt shifted on the bed.
"Who're you talking to?"
"It's Jean Luc. He needs the Pressman files." She threw back the covers and Curt watched her naked stomp to the computer.
Charles threw the tumbler against the wall, shattering glass and whiskey everywhere.
"He lied to you, Christine!" he shouted.
Christine let loose a cry and he embraced her.
"I can't lie to you," he said fiercely. "I love you."
She studied his face. His eyes glistened earnestly.
OMG. I can't believe I've written twelve chapters. Book finished. Just one more chapter to go. I'm excited to see how it ends… Well, I know how it ends. Christine's dreams come true and she lives happily ever after. I just don't know how.
Chapter 12
Jean Luc Perrault had a few days worth of stubble on his face. He sat at his desk, holding a darkened phone in his hand. The door flew open and Charles stomped in. His face was red with rage.
"Where is Christine?" he demanded.
"Can I offer you a drink, Charles?" He held up a swirling glass of bourbon.
"It's ten in the morning. Where the hell is Christine?"
"I thought she was with you," Jean Luc slurred. "Have you asked Curt?"
"She wouldn't."
"They have a history, Charles."
Charles looked bitterly disappointed.
"Maybe you're right. Stay away from her, Perrault, or I swear to god I'll—I'll—"
Jean Luc chuckled and raised his glass.
"To love," he said.
"I mean it, Charles," Christine said, swirling the hairs on his chest with the end of her finger. "I've broken it off with Curt for good. I only want you."
"And what about Jean Luc?" He grabbed her breast.
She moaned.
"He's a Neanderthal with gel in his hair," she sighed
"And it's over between you?" He nibbled her ear.
"I only want you," she whispered.
She pulled him close and kissed him deeply.
The End
Thirty thousand words and she picks the boring one. My characters are too true-to-life. At least the sex is good. That's all that really matters in these kinds of books anyway. I'll give it the once over and then—click!—it's off to the publisher.
Bicycles vs. Feet
I have something I need to confess. I've been holding it in for so long and it is time to let it go.
I am afraid of bicyclists.
I'm afraid of them and that fear brings on a sort of hatred of bicyclists. Don't worry. I'm not going to shave my head or burn crosses on their lawn or anything. Maybe I should back up and try to explain the roots of my condition.
I have been, for most of my life, a walker. I am able to ride a bicycle or drive a car, but I prefer to walk. It is a natural pace, a natural motion for a human. No one ever gets walk sick. I have a car but I walk as much as possible. I don't know if I can explain why I like walking so much. It puts one in an expansive state of mind. You can see the whole world but are moving at a pace that ensures you won't miss anything. Birds chirp, insects buzz, people smile and make eye contact.
Of course, if you are walking on a sidewalk, cars tend to detract from the enjoyment. They are noisy and they stink but on the whole they are quantifiable. You can hear and see them coming from a mile away. They stick to the road and the rules of the road and you know what to expect from a car and a driver.
A bicycle, however, is silent. While you are ambling quietly along the trail admiring the colorful face a passing flower and smiling to yourself, there is a sudden rush and a streak of branded-color shoots out from behind you and a bicyclist shouts into your ear, "On your left!" It's like having someone jump out in a Halloween mask and shout "Boo!" Bicycles are not confined to any one space either. Whether driving or walking, it is a mathematical certainty that you have been startled or angered by a bicyclist. They are unpredictable and no one likes to be surprised.
They carry themselves with a smug arrogance that is difficult to ignore. Of the three main modes of getting around, car, foot or bicycle, bicyclists are the only ones that require special clothing and gloves and alien headgear to get around. Unless you're Alan Partridge or the Mr. Burns, chances are you're not likely to don gloves and goggles to go motoring. The walker, likewise, needs no special equipment other than a pair of feet, preferably in a pair of shoes. Bicyclists, on the other hand must wear a second skin made of synthetic fibers that highlights every grotesque bulge. They must wear gloves. They must wear a helmet. Often times they are wearing wrap-around shades like they are Brian "The Boz" Boswell. Their insistent arrogance seems laughable, ironic. They ride around like Wells' Hoopdriver and sneer at the snail-paced pedestrian. They pedal around on a device that is only slightly more sophisticated than a penny-farthing and treat motorists with derision. If you are dressed to get in an accident, then maybe you are not yet qualified to pedal a vehicle.
I guess you can tell how I feel about bicyclists. I know I said in the second paragraph that I had a hatred for them, but it is the sort of hatred a Huskies fan has for a Cougars fan or an England fan has for a fan of Germany (soccer not war). It is a rivalry. Walkers versus Bicyclists. I'm a Walkers fan (pedestrians not shortbread though I do like the shortbread as well). Maybe if more bicyclists used a bell instead of shouting in my ear…
There I got that off my chest. I'm going for a walk.
This is the tale of two happy feet
They liked to visit with the street
They liked to visit with the sidewalk
They liked to explore under trees
They liked to climb up and down stairs
And go places wheels will never be


text:
Online dating brings singles together who may never otherwise meet. It's a big world and the SeniorPeopleMeet.com community wants to help you connect with singles in your area. Whether you are seeking just a date, a pen pal, a casual or a serious relationship, you can meet singles in Columbia today! Missouri is known as the "Show-me State" and SeniorPeopleMeet.com is here to bring their Senior Singles together.Search Single Senior Men in Columbia | Search Single Senior Women in Columbia
singles Rolla
singles in Cape Girardeau
singles in Jefferson City
Blue Springs singles
Lee's Summit MO singles
singles Springfield
singles Saint Charles
singles in Independence
singles Columbia
singles Saint Peters
singles Branson
Liberty singles
singles Poplar Bluff
singles Sedalia
Chesterfield singles
singles in O'Fallon
singles Kansas City
singles Saint Joseph
Florissant MO singles
singles Ballwin
Joplin MO singles
Farmington MO singles
Saint Louis MO singles
Fenton singles
singles Arnold


text:
Our Latest Work
Take a look at some of our recent projects.
We work with innovative, creative companies.
TopCoat will create content for your blog, social media team, or your site that has a proven track record of creating more engagement with your customers.
TopCoat and our nail artists reach over 1 million followers in a single post across Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Paired with a Commission, TopCoat will help promote your brand or campaign to our network of followers.
Host your guests for an event they won't forget. In San Francisco, the TopCoat Nail Studio is located near Union Square and is the perfect location to treat your guests to a mani that is different from any other. Or, hire TopCoat Nail Artists to travel within San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York City to the site of your choice.
From the Blog
Save the Date: Holiday PRIMP 6-9pm, Nov20 2014
Event Details: November 20, 6-9pm at the TopCoat Nail Studio, SF CA Join us next Thursday at the TopCoat Nail Studio for our first ever Holiday Primp Party. Get primped, prepped and ready for the up-coming 2014 Holiday Party Season with complimentary hair touch-ups from Drybar, nail art mani's from TopCoat and professional make-up stylings from Vensette. Get ahead on holiday gift shopping or pick […]
Brit+Co Halloween DIYs by Taylor Watson
Happy Halloween my pretties! Thanks to our friends at Brit + Co for posting 4 Halloween Nail Art DIY's by our very own Taylor Watson (@SFpartynails). Check out the step by steps for all four designs here!
"Dressed Up Digits" for Halloween
Don't forget to dress-up your digits this Halloween! Special thanks to the San Francisco Chronicle for featuring Taylor's designs in the Sunday Style Section this week. Check out even more of her favorite Halloween-inspired nail looks at SFGate.com. Featured Holiday Nail Art (Above) and Photo Credits: Mummy-Inspired Nails by Taylor Watson Mix And Match Halloween Nails by Taylor Watson Candy Corn Nails by Taylor Watson Spiderwebs & […]


text:
One of the most interesting Dutch producers I have encountered this year is Trian Kayhatu. He is without a doubt one of the funkiest motherfunkers in the low lands.
His brand new "Suture" EP is out on Darker Than Wax and it contains a few missiles. You might remember we premiered "Red Onion White Garlic" a while back, but we had to let ya'll know what the deal. Really down with the laid back remix that London-based label mate Sh?m did for Trian's track "Hym". Frankly, this whole release is four out of four and spot on! Selamat Trian Kayhatu on the release of your EP and turning really really old today.
Dig in those digital pockets, raid your Paypal and spend a few bucks on what we call quality music from the heart.
The yung homie Tek.lun from Baltimore, Maryland made his debut guest appearance on the very first HW&W compilation. Earlier this year his "Ridin' Round" beat tape was released and it sounds iller than ill. It was made to bump in your whip late night, driving around smoking some of that sticky icky stuff.
It is with pleasure that we welcome the return of Tek.lun in the form of "The GreenBox" EP. On it he calls in a little help from the newest addition to team Huh What And Where, who goes by the name of Gravez. This release consists of four dope tracks for your listening pleasure. And good news! They have all been made available for free download, so start pushing some buttons!
On one of my usual quests for new music, I came across Rawdee's fresh "Trecna" song. I was very impressed by the whole vibe and thought I'd share it first thing in the morning.
Rowdy Lewing is from the Dutch city of Enschede and has been making music for some time now. He caught the world's attention a few years back with his "Hawks Eye View" album and now Rawdee has returned with something fresh and exciting. Can't wait to hear new music from this talented producer, but in the meanwhile grab yourselves a free download of "Trecna" while supplies last.
Still one of the most mesmerizing producers in the game has to be Galimatias, who has been working alongside Alina Baraz from Cleveland for quite some time now. Given they have a special connection when it comes to music, we are curious about their future ventures.
The following track from the Danish producer is called "Dahlia Petals" and is about a year old. Galimatias never released it officially, since he was afraid he would get in trouble for sampling vocals from Boyz II Men. It's pure ambient bliss with a garage type of feel to it and you can download it for free right now, right here!
Yung player Frank de Bruin aka Singularis from Gorinchem has been on my radar for a while and when he told he was approached by Soulection to do a white label release, I was very excited for him.
Now I thought it would come out early 2015, but to my surprise it dropped this weekend. And this "Soulection White Label 012" ladies and gentlemen is another fine release, we Dutchies can be proud of. Guess I can let the cat out of the bag now. In 2015 we will be doing a monthly Dutch producer series in which we shine the light on ultra talented, underrated and up-and-coming local producers. Y0ung Singularis is one of the first in this series, so get ready to get to know him and a gang of others a bit better next year.
In the meanwhile get crunk to this free downloadable EP and DJ's sure to play out "Head Up" in the club.
If you didn't know any better, one would almost think it's B. Bravo week here. What a bunch of flavorful tracks have been flowing our way. We love it!
His brand new freebie "Soprano" has nothing to do with mobsters or gangsters though. This one is for his pops who got Adam into music way back when. I'm proud to say I met pops (and the rest of the fam) back in 2010 and what a nice guy he is. He wanted to show off some martial arts skills and I'm sure he would've thrown me to the floor if I would've let him.
Not many of you know that B. Bravo also plays a little saxophone, but in combination with the DX7 and those 808′s it sounds so jazzy and laid back. Get ya sexy on to this one fellas and snatch a free download right here.
Donnie Mozaic from Grand Rapids Michigan has been producing for a minute, but with the track "Late Night" he really caught our attention.
He has collaborated with J Rawls, Young RJ (Slum Village), Rapper Big Pooh and produces for The Action Figures. Mozaic drops his "I-95" album on the world which dives into his journey of 2014. From heartbreak, to finding new love, to failures and accomplishments. He combined those experiences and created a soundtrack real people relate to.
As a part of the AGO family, we see a bright future ahead and for just $1 you can purchase nineteen beats.
Lately I have been searching for new talent a little closer to home. Right before the weekend I came across 18 year old Jengi Beats (Jan Berendsen) from the Dutch city of Den Bosch.
He has been crafting beats since high school and went to the Dutch Pop Academy (NLPA) in Utrecht. He is currently building on his own Koninkrijk Van Muziek label, which roughly translates into kingdom of music. Jengi has won several remix contests and thanks to various radio shows, that picked up his music, he is gaining international recognition. Our favorite track is "Carrot Juice", but also check out his latest music. Some nice freebies available for free download!
We are working on a fresh new project where we put a spotlight on talented Dutch producers. More info on this soon, but rest assured that young Jengi Beats will be a part of this.
Many times I get the urge to hop on a plane to the old US of A. Simply because there is so much talent to be found there and sir JNTHN STEIN is one of those cats.
You may remember our favorite track, "Last Stop", from L.A.'s Penthouse Penthouse featuring JNTHN STEIN. For his solo track "Laced Up" the Brooklyn-based producer teams up with fellow Brooklynite Brasstracks. Together they create some low down dirty and Jazzy instrumental, that blows (not only horns) but minds. We are looking forward to many more incredible collaborations like this in the future.
For now head over to JNTHN Stein's Bandcamp page and peep some of his previous work.
Not that long ago I talked to PYRMDPLAZA from Wales. On that particular occasion he told me Soulection had asked him to do a White Label release. What I did not know is that it would drop so damn fast as White Label 011.
PYRMDPLAZA is currently attending the University of Wales and is studying 'Creative Sound and Music'. He started making music about 6-7 years ago with FLStudio, but now uses Ableton. Some of you might remember some of his previous releases on the French imprint Laruche Records.
As always this white label release is available for free download, so go ahead and grab this one!


text:
21-22 of 22 properties to rent found
- Photos: 12
- Floorplans: 0
£525 pcm
3 bedroom semi-detached house to rent Oakvale Road, Methil, LEVEN, Fife
AVAILABLE: NOW UNFURNISHED Incentive - £525 P.C.M for first 3 months Reduced from £550 P.C.M SJM are proud to present this 3 bedroom semi detached house to the letting market. The property consists of lounge, fitted kitchen and sun room, 3 bedrooms and bathroom with shower. There is ... More details ›
£395 pcm
2 bedroom apartment to rent Den Walk, Methil KY8 3LJ
This spacious 2 bedroom Upper Flat is available now in a popular area of Methil. The unfurnished property property benefits from its own private gardens to the rear. Accommodation comprises: spacious lounge, 2 double bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom. Gas heating. To view call Ian Drysdale. More details ›
Added on 22/03/2014 by Remax Professionals, Glenrothes. Call: 01592 307022 Local call rate
Thank you.
Your information has been sent to 0 out of 8 agents who have property to rent in the area you specified.


text:
Share this News on your Social Network.
|User Rating
|(65 Votes)
|Luvshiv, samara_shiba, kash_meet10, maneet-laksh, Mriara, crazyjeran, g00800, nicki11, LeenaRG, Cathy25, sp87, lilly, Rebecka, larimel22, -Swetha-, ALUJNA21, PrincessN, immira, -Fatema-, thelondon12345, sarunarshi72, Thamanna85, ashakd, capriya, sujairohit, Sonal_MriAra, TimelessBeautyy, ---ayesha---, butterfly15.., Saimaa.H, Reeyana, mohit_lover, AkDhaInfatuated, RushilovesBarun, Zoya677, -Humera-, DhanakZ, basicquestion1, _mahi_, vanitha3d, ddsoaps, nirmalac99, bravehearted, docnuss, dsnair, sabaSpeaks, theloupgaroux, Ameeraalikhan, Archi21, Ashi22, soni595, .Sidra, sankalp_prapti, Barbiedoll_sona, S696_sehru, Charu21, Flawedshilrun, Dae_drmer, Fearless_Lover, .ayesha., relentless., Moumimon, SanzPaRudholic, Badtameez_Dil
Popular Search Terms: ek boond ishq story, ek boond ishq story so far, ek boond ishq story till now, story of ek boond ishq, ek boondh ishq story, ek boond ishq, ek boond ishq twist
Dear Readers,
EBI rocksss
Chavi Pandey you are doing awesome as Tara:)
Edited on:22 December 2013 at 12:56pm
EBI rocks, awesome show and getting better each day passing by
luvin this show like a maniac.
I can't wait til Monday !!!
i'm so glued to this show. can't get enough of it.
Viraf Phiroz Patel--- love u love u love u!!!!!!!!!!
Edited on:06 November 2013 at 7:27am
loving the track...cant wait for that episode...love Ek Boond Ishq, Viraf Phiroz Patel and Chhavi Pandey
I was beginning to wonder if at all the two get to see each other's face :P I just hope after getting to know that she will try and understand MJ and also realises that him being rude to her was just a farce and there's more to what actually meets the eye.
I can't wait for them to realize that they're married to each other! I wonder how Mrityunjay will apologize to Tara for all he did to her.
After quitting CID, the actor will be seen playing a cop in Life ... 2
Talented child artist Sadhil Kapoor bags a second film in his kitty ...
Views : 4123
Comments :1
Views : 2514
Comments :3
Views : 2482
Comments :3
Views : 2230
Comments :0
Views : 1832
Comments :0
Views : 1654
Comments :8


text:
Boomer Consumer
The Boomer Consumer is dedicated to helping boomers get what they want in life through using consumer information, making effective choices, and sharing their own experiences.
Posts filtered on Category
Clicking on pop up ads among risky behaviors leading to identity theft
When Jackie Swett's computer began acting up and she couldn't log into her email, she called an 800 number from an ad that popped up on her screen offering help. The 50-year-old Bellevue resident was told her computer was badly infected and needed a $199.99 firewall and security program. Swett gave them remote access to […] [Read More]
Beware of the one-ring phone call scam that could cost you $20
If you receive a missed mobile call from Antigua, Barbuda, Jamaica, or other exotic locations, don't call back. Scammers are placing thousands of calls to random mobile numbers around the United States. The phone rings once and then disconnects. Fraudsters want you to call the number back out of curiosity. You're connected to a paid […] [Read More]
Regulators allow CenturyLink to raise rates without regulatory review, despite customer objections
How will consumers be affected by regulatory approval granted Thursday to allow CenturyLink to raise prices for landline telephone rates without regulatory oversight? Will rates jump up? Commission decision The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission approved "alternative form of regulation," or AFOR, for CenturyLink, which gives the company more flexibility in determining rates for retail […] [Read More]
Two utilities first to be fined under 'dig law'
Two companies are being fined for failing to locate and mark underground utilities before contractors began digging, resulting in damaged facilities. The financial penalties were the first issued by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission under under a law passed by the 2011 Legislature. The law requires companies to mark their underground utilities within two […] [Read More]
What should you buy on Cyber Monday?
If Black Friday isn't for you, what about Cyber Monday, the Monday following Thanksgiving and Black Friday? Cyber Monday offers above-average bargains, however, Cyber Monday isn't quite as strong as Black Friday or Thanksgiving, according to dealnews.com. Look for apparel and accessory deals and home and garden deals. When reviewing its archives from the past, […] [Read More]
Mobile carriers agree to stop billing unauthorized third party charges
Three of the nation's largest mobile phone carriers – AT&T Mobility, Sprint, and T-Mobile – will stop including commercial third-party charges related to "premium short messaging services" in customers' bills. PSMS is the platform that third-party content providers use to charge consumers via their cell phone bills. Examples of PSMS charges include those for horoscopes, […] [Read More]
State regulators recommend more pricing flexibility for CenturyLink phone rates
Staff from the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission is recommending CenturyLink be allowed seven more years of pricing flexibility in setting residential and business landline telephone rates. In supporting the renewal of the "alternative form of regulation," or AFOR, approved in 2007, the commission regulatory staff is endorsing CenturyLink's proposal for more flexibility in determining […] [Read More]
State regulators fine Frontier Communication $41,400 for overcharging customers for returned checks
State regulators have fined Frontier Communications Northwest Inc. for overcharging customers for returned checks. The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission found that Frontier committed 414 violations of the state's consumer protection rules, and the agency penalized the company $41,400. Frontier has 15 days to pay the fine, request a hearing to contest the violations, or […] [Read More]
State drops price regulation for Frontier Communications Northwest
A request by Frontier Communications Northwest Inc. to have price regulation of its landline telecommunications services eliminated has been approved by state regulators. The Washington State Utilities and Transportation Commission decided that the company's telecommunications services, including basic residential and small business local exchange services, have effective competition in the marketplace. The commission said the […] [Read More]
What to buy and not buy in May
I love spring and May is my favorite month of the year. That's because my birthday is May 4. What's in store for shoppers this most glorious month of the year? To help you get bargains in May, dealnews.com offers these tips: Memorial Day sales and coupons offer some of the year's best savings. Spring […] [Read More]
Show More


text:
Wiki Headlines
18th Nov: We've switched servers and will be updating the old code over the next couple months, meaning that several things might break. Please report issues here.
main index
Want a quick way to get alcohol poisoning? Or at least really smashed? Watch Digimon: The Movie, and drink every time "Digi" is said as the prefix to a proper noun (including during songs), such as the franchise name itself. Then prepare to chug through entire fight scenes. Up to you whether "digital" also counts. Really any episode of Digimon Adventure and Digimon Adventure 02 would probably work, but the movie is a nice, rounded choice. English dub, of course; the Japanese version is pretty much devoid of digiprefixing everything except the word "Digimon", and the three Japanese Short Anime Films comprising the English The Movie are more devoid of it than most things. General:


text:
Easy-to-follow video tutorials help you learn software, creative, and business skills.Become a member
When you are working in Quick view any media you add to your project using the Add Media tools will go directly to your project's timeline. When you're in Expert view, however, any media you add will go to your Project Assets panel, and you can launch that panel by clicking on the Project Assets button here in the upper- left corner of the interface. By default, your project assets show up in grid view as little thumbnails. By the way, the Project Assets panel is one of the few panels in the program that you can enlarge as large as you want; just hover over the lower-right corner, click and drag, and you can make that much bigger.
Some people prefer to work in Thumbnail view. It's sometimes more efficient if you've got a large number of files to look at them in List view. And you can do that by clicking in the upper-right corner here on the Panel Options button and selecting View > List View. Still, we've got a lot of files to look at here. A lot of times when I am working on a movie, I may have 50 to 100 files to scroll through. That's a lot to look through every time I want to locate a clip. Fortunately, the program includes some management tools for gathering your media into smaller packets, so you can work on, and focus on, just one set of media clips at a time.
To create a folder to put some of your media in, you can go to the upper-right corner again, select from the Panel Options > New Folder. We can call this folder, for instance, Harvest. And I can gather all the media files here that have to do with harvesting the vegetables and select them either by holding down the Shift key and selecting the first and last or by holding down the Ctrl key and clicking on one file at a time. Then, to move them into this folder, I can either drag them down to it or I can right-click and select Cut, open up the folder, and paste them in it.
I did this with a right-click selection. And now I've got a lot less media to deal with. I can create another folder. By the way, I don't have to go to Panel Options. I can just go to an empty area of the Project Assets panel, right-click and select New Folder. We can call this one Farmers Market. Then we can drag all of the files. I'm holding down the Ctrl key on my PC or the Command key on my Mac--all the files that have to do with the Farmers Market.
Then just dragging them down into the folder. Now I've got a lot less distraction here in my project Media panel, or my Project Assets panel. I'm going to create one more folder here. We will call this one Audio. Again, we're not changing the location of any files on our computer's hard drive. These folders are simply for organizing in the Project Assets panel. Let's select all my audio files, holding down the Ctrl key or the Command key on a Mac, cutting them, opening up the folder, and then pasting them inside.
I can create subfolders within my folders. Right-click again, select New Folder. I'll call this one Music. So you can create categories, subcategories, and really keep the media into small packets so that you can focus on just what you need to create a particular sequence. The Project Assets panel also contains some very cool tools that aren't available anyplace else in the program. I'm going to resize the Project Assets panel here by dragging on the corner, just to get it out of the way.
If you go to Panel Options, you'll find there are also new items. These new items are specific media clips that the program creates for specific needs. For instance, if you're creating a video that you're going to show on a broadcast television station, a TV station may require you to have bars and tone at the beginning of your video. This is so that they can set the audio level and the color level for your video. And you can do that right here from New Items. There's your bars and tone. When I play it, you'll hear it sets the tone at a certain audio level.
I'm going to click on the spacebar to play it. (beeping sound) You can see it also has a color pattern for them to use to make sure that they're using the same color space as the rest of your video. The Project Assets panel also includes, under New Item, an option to create a Universal Counting Leader. You've seen these in old movies, right? It counts down from eight to two, and you can customize the look of your countdown if you'd like, by changing colors. And it has a blip on two seconds, and they use this of course to queue up your video, and it looks like this.
Now, in addition, on the Project Assets panel, under our Panel Options, we have the ability to create a black video or a color matte. These are just brief video clips that you can use if you have a blank space in your video. For instance, you may want to fill it with black. Not a good idea to have a blank space on your timeline in Premiere Elements. Sometimes it can lead to some buggy behavior with the program. Instead put a black video clip in there. You can also create a color matte, which is just a color video clip to your specifications.
Using the Hue sliders or selecting from a color picker, you can create a clip in any color you want, and you can use that for instance as a background if you're going to create titles over a colored background. There are number of great tools worth getting to know in the Project Assets panel. Not only does the panel include tools for ordering and managing the media files you've gathered for your project, but it also includes valuable tools for generating media clips.
Get unlimited access to all courses for just $25/month.Become a member
93 Video lessons · 25339 Viewers
135 Video lessons · 60270 Viewers
79 Video lessons · 19926 Viewers
350 Video lessons · 105217 Viewers
Access exercise files from a button right under the course name.
Search within course videos and transcripts, and jump right to the results.
Remove icons showing you already watched videos if you want to start over.
Make the video wide, narrow, full-screen, or pop the player out of the page into its own window.
Click on text in the transcript to jump to that spot in the video. As the video plays, the relevant spot in the transcript will be highlighted.


text:
Holiday Inn Express and Suites
No availability found through our partners. Please contact the business directly or check some of our recommended alternatives.
How has this hotel rated in the past?
- Suites
- Swimming pool
- Free High-Speed Internet
- Fitness/Health center
- Wheelchair accessibility
- Business Services
Travelers also recommend:
TripAdvisor Reviews Holiday Inn Express and Suites Orangeburg
Travel Blogs from Orangeburg
Night 1...Long Day
... OH and they had bought a home in FL...on their way to furnish it. Another guy we talked to was from Salem, OH. He sat with us and we learned he is a trucker who was taking his daughter to FL to college. Then there was an older lady there who also was headed to FL...never found out why...but she was from west of Cleveland! So, breakfast was an official Buckeye meeting! ;-) Off to our next ...
It's Not Gas
... to update, a truck inspection to do, WD-40 to buy, oil to check.... Pet peeve: restrooms with no paper towels Why? Well..... #1: the blowers don't dry your hands #2: you (and everyone else) have to touch everything on the way out #3: if you need to wash your face you have to dry it on your dress #4: the blowers are loud One more thing. I can't figure out why automatic flush toilets always flush while I'm still sitting on ...
Blue Ridge Mts and East to SC and Back to GA
... and to our 6th state on this trip. Each university we go to is different. Sometimes we have to drive around for a while before we can find a place to take our picture. This was not the case at USC. We drove straight to the stadium. The parking lot was across the street. We set up our tripod, took some pictures and we were on our way.
Mike ...
FL to GA to SC
... 60 mph in a 70. People were passing him on both sides; really dangerous. Another guy couldn't quite stay in his lane and his toad (attached car) was straining at its mooring. It was as if these guys were on their inaugural road trip.
Monday, Mar 31
Continued my travels north on I 95 which turned from three lanes to two lanes and traffic increased proportionally. I continue to wonder how interstate ...
Move in day.
So this morning we got up at 7am went down stairs and had breakfast, took some cereal for tomorrow because we didn't have any food.
I ordered a taxi for 3 people with 6 large suitcases and a tiny little car turns up. I told the receptionist that this was a joke and that I needed a car for 6 large suitcases. She refused to order one and told me to do it myself and tell the taxi driver to order another one.
Just as we went outside a ...


text:
Select () or exclude () categories to narrow your recipe search.
As you select categories, the number of matching recipes will update.
Find exactly what you're looking for with the web's most powerful recipe filtering tool.
Prep Time:
Cook Time:
10 mins
30 mins
This recipe was always a must have at every Sunday School party. Not my recipe, but an automatic favorite. Thanks Mike for always making it! You can adjust the jalapeno peppers to taste. The amount of cheese was missing from my recipe so I guessed on the amount I usually put in.
Units: US | Metric
Serving Size: 1 (62 g)
Servings Per Recipe: 15
Every recipe, menu, tip and how-to is right here, at your service.


text:
Sunny Norfolk here waiting for the winds.
**** I am in the orange. I also live at the bottom of a hill
Sunny Norfolk here waiting for the winds.
The wife says "better go and buy a torch, there's going to be a power cut later"
Have candles should the lights go out. Small generator should the electric cut out (will last for about an hour with the TV, Sky and router switched on), plus I have a woodgas stove (camping size) should we need to cook anything. I dont see this being an issue.
Went and got supplies earlier. Food that doesn't need cooking, candles and matches, and my tech has said he has a generator he can lend me if needs be. I'm basically right on the coast, and my roof already leaks... I'm screwed.
On the upside. I also have beer. And whiskey.
Kinda hoping the water table doesn't rise at work - our server room is in the basement, and the water table is around 1 inch below floor level. Any increase means flooded server room. Luckily, there's about 2 inches before it then hits the equipment in the rack.
Last edited by localzuk; 27th October 2013 at 03:50 PM.
Any one have a UPS ?
Not any more. Used to. Got rid of it - don't remember why I did actually! Worked fine... Think it was a space thing.
I am thinking of powering down all of the home servers tonight, just in case.
Was going to go in tomorrow morning and tidy the office, but I have just read this:
Major disruption
Severe weather forecast for Sunday night and Monday
High winds and heavy rain are forecast across the South East of England on Sunday night and Monday morning. Services of all rail operators including First Capital Connect are expected to be severely disrupted and may be suspended on some routes. The storm is expected to be strongest over night and is likely to lead to fallen trees and damage to buildings. In the interests of safety, it is highly likely that no trains will operate until after 0900 on many routes as we have to ensure that nothing is blocking the railway. For the remainder of the day we are expecting to have to operate a revised timetable with fewer and slower services to allow additional safety checks to take place. We advise you not to travel.We are required to implement a revised timetable or if services are disrupted, we will advise you here. We strongly advise you to check before traveling. We are very sorry for any disruption you do experience. We are working with Network Rail and all other rail operators to ensure that we deliver as consistent and safe a service as possible. You can read more about severe weather and how it affects our services here.
Last edited by hawc; 27th October 2013 at 04:51 PM.
Link: Urgent travel information for Monday 28 October - no early morning train service due to storm risk : Southern
I say bring it, some of the pictures of up and the down the country that friends have posted on FB makes me think its going to be a hell of a night, suppose we will know in a few hours.
Looks like my trip to Manchester tomorrow is in doubt, suites me fine!
You don't need the Met Office when you have Edugeek!
Err. I've got no supplies. No camping kit. Should I worry now, or later?
When I originally posted what I had in mind was how senior staff/teachers would react if this were to occur on a normal school day. I have no doubt that many staff would not be able to make it in. In all the years I have been working [not just in education but in my other jobs too] I have NEVER been beaten by the weather: Never been unable to get into work and do a normal days work.
We had to close a while back due to all the roads into town flooding. I've never been beaten by the weather, as I live within walking distance if work.When I originally posted what I had in mind was how senior staff/teachers would react if this were to occur on a normal school day. I have no doubt that many staff would not be able to make it in. In all the years I have been working [not just in education but in my other jobs too] I have NEVER been beaten by the weather: Never been unable to get into work and do a normal days work.
There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)


text:
ad: 300x250_1_MLB
Trade Rumors Apps
MLBTR Podcast
Top Stories
- Red Sox Sign Pablo Sandoval
- Red Sox Sign Hanley Ramirez
- Josh Willingham Announces Retirement
- Mariners, Kyle Seager Agree To Seven-Year, $100MM Extensiont
- White Sox Sign Adam LaRoche
- Dodgers Acquire Joel Peralta
- Athletics Sign Billy Butler
- White Sox Sign Zach Duke
- Marlins Sign Giancarlo Stanton To 13-Year, $325MM Extension
- Blue Jays Sign Russell Martin
- Braves, Cardinals Trade Jason Heyward For Shelby Miller
- Tigers Exercise Alex Avila's Option
- Diamondbacks Acquire Jeremy Hellickson
- Pirates Sign A.J. Burnett
- Rangers Extend Jon Daniels, Thad Levine
- Jays, Tigers Swap Gose For Travis
- Pirates Acquire Francisco Cervelli For Justin Wilson
- Tigers Re-Sign Victor Martinez
Search MLBTR
MLBTR Features
- 2014-15 Top 50 Free Agents With Predictions
- Non-Tender Candidates
- Trade Rumors iOS App
- Trade Rumors Android App
- MLBTR Podcast
- 2014-15 MLB Free Agent Tracker
- 2015 MLB Free Agent List
- 2014-15 Offseason Outlooks
- 2014-15 Free Agent Profiles
- Projected Arbitration Salaries For 2015
- Free Agent Contest Leaderboard
- Reverse Standings
- 2016 MLB Free Agent List
- Transaction Tracker
- DFA Tracker
- Agency Database
- Interviews
- Hot Stove Glossary
- MLBTR On Facebook
- MLBTR On Twitter
- MLBTR Mobile
- MLBTR On Kindle
- Team Twitter/RSS Feeds
- Team Facebook Pages
- Hoops Rumors
- Pro Football Rumors
Recent posts
- NL East Notes: Hamels, Marlins, Braves, Breslow
- Giants Casting Wide Net, Have Contacted Scherzer
- Latest On Chase Headley
- Red Sox Sign Hanley Ramirez
- Red Sox Owner Willing To Exceed Luxury Tax Threshold In 2015
- Minor Moves: Roth, Marte, Williams, Asencio
- Red Sox Designate Juan Francisco For Assignment
- Jon Lester Rumors: Tuesday
- Red Sox Sign Pablo Sandoval
- Details On Jay Bruce's No-Trade Clause
- Lucas Harrell Signs With Korea's LG Twins
- Latest On Mariners' Pursuit Of Righty Outfield Bat
- MLBTR Live Chat
- Twins Outright Anthony Swarzak
- Daisuke Matsuzaka Considering Return To NPB
MLBTR Mailing List
Featured Posts
Rumors by team
- Angels Rumors
- Astros Rumors
- Athletics Rumors
- Blue Jays Rumors
- Braves Rumors
- Brewers Rumors
- Cardinals Rumors
- Cubs Rumors
- Diamondbacks Rumors
- Dodgers Rumors
- Giants Rumors
- Indians Rumors
- Mariners Rumors
- Marlins Rumors
- Mets Rumors
- Nationals Rumors
- Orioles Rumors
- Padres Rumors
- Phillies Rumors
- Pirates Rumors
- Rangers Rumors
- Rays Rumors
- Red Sox Rumors
- Reds Rumors
- Rockies Rumors
- Royals Rumors
- Tigers Rumors
- Twins Rumors
- White Sox Rumors
- Yankees Rumors
ad: 160x600_MLB
Hiroyuki Nakajima Rumors
Odds & Ends: Dodgers, Wood, D'Backs, A's
Links for Wednesday, as the Yankees try to prolong their season…
- Baseball sources tell Ken Gurnick of MLB.com that the Dodgers are likely to bring Trey Hillman aboard as their bench coach.
- Scott Lauber of the Boston Herald wonders if Kerry Wood could have made a difference for the BoSox.
- Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports that the Diamondbacks are expected to name Ray Montgomery their new scouting director. Montgomery has spent the last eight years in the Brewers organization.
- Bryce Harper will bat seventh in his Arizona Fall League debut tonight, according to the Nationals Baseball Media Relations department (via Twitter).
- The A's have announced several staff changes via press release. Gerald Perry has been welcomed back as hitting coach in place of Jim Skaalen. Joel Skinner, a longtime member of the Indians coaching staff, will take over as bench coach. Former bench coach Tye Waller will be reassigned as the first base coach. Waller replaces Todd Steverson who has been offered a position in the A's farm system.
- Mark McGwire is on the fence about returning as the Cards hitting coach, Tony La Russa told Joe Strauss of the Post-Dispatch.
- Former Angels scouting director Eddie Bane will join the Tigers scouting department, according to ESPN.com's Keith Law (on Twitter).
- MLB.com's Jason Beck introduces us to Tigers assistant GM Al Avila, the longtime Detroit exec who remains a GM candidate. The Tigers recently declined to let the Mets interview Avila.
- If you play fantasy baseball, head over to RotoAuthority, where Tim Dierkes examines the impact of Ted Lilly's new deal on the lefty's fantasy value.
- It doesn't look like Japanese shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima will become available to MLB teams this year, according to reports passed along by Patrick Newman of NPB Tracker (Twitter link).
- Cubs GM Jim Hendry told MLB.com's Carrie Muskat that he will "absolutely" welcome Ryne Sandberg back to Chicago's minor league system if the Hall of Famer wants to continue working his way to the major leagues. Sandberg, a finalist for the Cubs major league job, was disappointed when the team hired Mike Quade.
- Brewers managerial candidate Pat Listach was pleased with his interview, according to MLB.com's Bill Ladson.
Orioles Eyeing Some Japanese Players
The Orioles will show interest in five to eight Japanese players if they become available, according to Jeff Zrebiec of the Baltimore Sun. Orioles director of player development John Stockstill told Zrebiec that he scouted Japanese players personally as recently as September.
Japanese shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima has the Orioles' attention; they have seen him play several times. The Mariners also have interest in Nakajima, according to Dave Cameron of U.S.S. Mariner and other teams will be involved in the bidding, too. There aren't many shortstops with power available via trades or free agency, so Nakajima figures to draw interest if he's posted.
The Orioles would have kicked the tires on Yu Darvish if he had become available this offseason. They have seen the right-hander throw about 30 times since 2008, but Darvish plans to stay in Japan for 2011.
Share 1 Retweet 9 Send via email0
Full Story | Comments | Categories: Baltimore Orioles | Hiroyuki Nakajima | Yu Darvish
Hiroyuki Nakajima Drawing Attention
5:02pm: Nakajima will be represented by former Boras Corporation agent Tak Sato, MLBTR has learned. Sato was involved with the Daisuke Matsuzaka deal back in '06.
9:19am: If you look at our posts on the trade and free agent markets for shortstops and second basemen, you'll quickly see that there's not much available this offseason. We named the Athletics, Mariners, Mets, Nationals, Cardinals, and Dodgers as teams that might be seeking second base help, and the Orioles, Reds, Cardinals, and Giants as clubs that could be looking for a shortstop. The Twins, Astros, and Padres may need to fill both positions. That's more than a dozen teams, so demand exceeds the supply for everyday middle infielders.
Japanese shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima is already generating buzz as one of the more interesting middle infielders potentially available this winter. FanGraphs' Patrick Newman profiled Nakajima yesterday, noting that the Seibu Lions haven't posted him yet and negotiations to retain him will begin in a week. Nakajima hit .314/.385/.511 with 20 home runs in 579 plate appearances this year. Newman considers Nakajima a line drive/gap hitter, and expects him to display less power in the Majors.
From what I've heard, Nakajima is likely to be posted. That means MLB clubs will bid for the right to negotiate with him. I agree with Newman and U.S.S. Mariner's Dave Cameron that the posting fee is likely to be $5MM or less. Cameron hears the Mariners are interested in Nakajima, while MASN's Roch Kubatko reports today that the Orioles are one of many teams that have scouted him. Given the market for middle infielders, Nakajima should be very popular if the Lions post him.
Share 0 Retweet 15 Send via email0
Full Story | Comments | Categories: Baltimore Orioles | Hiroyuki Nakajima | Seattle Mariners
Odds & Ends: Orioles, Rodriguez, Cubs, Nakajima
Links for Monday evening as the Giants look to shut the door on the Braves in Atlanta..
- The O's might not be able to solidify their coaching staff as soon as they would like to, writes Brittany Ghiroli of MLB.com.
- Francisco Rodriguez's grievance hearing over being placed on the disqualified list is set for next week but there will not be an immediate decision rendered, writes Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com.
- Giants bench coach Ron Wotus is interested in managing the Bucs, writes Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com.
- According to Shannon Drayer of ESPN Radio, four candidates will interview for the vacant M's managerial job this week, including former Houston skipper Cecil Cooper.
- Cubs pitching coach Larry Rothschild informed the team today that he will pick up his option for 2011, a major league source told ESPN.com's Bruce Levine.
- The Pirates disclosed (via Twitter) that former Blue Jays skipper John Gibbons was in Pittsburgh today to interview for the team's managerial opening.
- Saitama Seibu Lions shortshop Hiroyuki Nakajima is on his way to being posted, according to Jason Coskrey of the Japan Times (via Twitter) who passes along a report from Yahoo Japan (Japanese link). In a piece for Fangraphs, Patrick Newman called the 28-year-old Japan's second-best hitter behind Norichika Aoki of the Yakult Swallows.
- More and more teams are discovering that homegrown starters are crucial to success, says Alex Speier of WEEI.com.
Full Story | Comments | Categories: Baltimore Orioles | Chicago Cubs | Francisco Rodriguez | Hiroyuki Nakajima | New York Mets | Pittsburgh Pirates | San Francisco Giants | Seattle Mariners


text:
In Mixed Catch, NF Senior Editor Linc Bedrosian spotlights a wide range of commercial fishing-related news items from coast to coast.
Friday, 01 April 2011
Apparently, Mother Nature is a big April Fools Day fan. The calendar says it's spring, but Mama N. decided it would be hilarious to drop lots of heavy, wet snow on those of us residing in the Northeast. Ha-ha! Good one!
However, the work of Northeast fishermen and politicians to revise U.S. fisheries management policy is no joke. And it's gaining serious momentum.
Let's take stock of what we've seen over the last few weeks. The Commerce Department made a surprising about-face regarding fisheries enforcement. Where previously NOAA refused to hear fishermen's complaints, the Commerce Department announced it would review appeals of enforcement penalties after all. And it's implementing new practices designed to address problems listed in a federal report concerning enforcement practices.
Commerce has also announced plans to visit New England fishing ports to examine the economic wounds catch share management has inflicted upon fishermen and their communities. And next week, New Bedford, Mass., Mayor Scott Lang's Ocean and Fisheries Council travels to Washington, D.C., for an informational meeting to be held in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Room.
The meeting, expected to attract industry supporters from the Gulf of Mexico and the West Coast as well as a bi-partisan mix of Senate and House members, will outline industry concerns with fisheries management policy.
Fishermen's efforts to gain the ear of their Congressional delegates and affect change indicate that fishermen do indeed have a voice. And if they yell loud enough and long enough with that voice, they can restore balance to fisheries management.
National Fisherman Live: 11/06/14
In this episode:
NOAA report touts 2013 landings, value increases
Panama fines GM salmon company Aquabounty
Gulf council passes Reef Fish Amendment 40
Maine elver quota cut by 2,000 pounds
Offshore mussel farm would be East Coast's first