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Edward Snowden gets a job in Russia
According to Russian news source RIA Novosti, Edward Snowden's got a new job working as tech support for a large Russian website (according to AP) or possibly as a network administrator (according to CNN). Snowden's lawyer, Anatoly Kucherena, says he starts tomorrow.
No robot will ever...
Today's XKCD strip, Reassuring, wittily illustrates Kevin Kelly's Seven Stages of Robot Replacement, which start with "1. A robot/computer cannot possibly do the tasks I do" and heads toward "5. OK, it can have my old boring job, because it's obvious that was not a job that humans were meant to do."
Be sure you go to the original for the tooltip punchline.
Bullshit jobs: why we're not all working 4h days
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David Graeber, who wrote last year's incredible Debt: The First 5,000 Years, has an extraordinary essay up called "On the Phenomenon of Bullshit Jobs," which explores the phenomenon of people in productive industries (nursing, teaching, etc) being relentlessly ground down on wages, job stability and working conditions; while all the big money aggregates to the finance industry and a layer of "bullshit jobs" like corporate attorneys, administrators, etc -- who do jobs that produce no tangible benefit.
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Help wanted: Two coder jobs for Happy Mutants in London —Hey, codemonkeys! MakieLab, the venture-backed 3D printed toy company my wife founded in London, is hiring! They've got two jobs open, one for a senior dev, the other for a front-end dev. Good pay, good people, good products -- happy mutant nirvana, ahoy! — Cory • 1
Excellent advice for grads
Lisa Wade and Gwen Sharp, two sociologists (who also work on the excellent Sociological Images blog) have advice for this year's college grads that goes beyond "find your passion, follow your dreams" (something that actually doesn't work for most college grads, statistically). Instead, they offer research-grounded advice in how to lead a happy, full life:
2. Make Friends
Americans put far too much emphasis on finding Mr. or Ms. Right and getting married. We think this will bring us happiness. In fact, however, both psychological well-being and health are more strongly related to friendship. If you have good friends, you'll be less likely to get the common cold, less likely to die from cancer, recover better from the loss of a spouse, and keep your mental acuity as you age. You'll also feel more capable of facing life's challenges, be less likely to feed depressed or commit suicide, and be happier in old age. Having happy friends increases your chance of being happy as much as an extra $145,500 a year does. So, make friends!
4. Don't Take Your Ideas about Gender and Marriage Too Seriously
If you do get married, keep going with the flow. Relationship satisfaction, financial security, and happy kids are more strongly related to flexibility in the face of life's challenges than any particular way of organizing families. The most functional families are ones that can bend. So partnering with someone who thinks that one partner should support their families and the other should take responsibility for the house and children is a recipe for disaster. So is being equally rigid about non-traditional divisions of labor. It's okay to have ideas about how to organize your family – and, for the love of god, please talk about both your ideals and fallback positions on this – but your best bet for happiness is to be flexible.
Advice for College Grads from Two Sociologists
(Image: Graduation, a Creative Commons Attribution Share-Alike (2.0) image from ajschwegler's photostream)
Public Knowledge seeks an artist-in-residence —Michael sez, "Public Knowledge works to promote great technology like 3D printing and open source hardware, while advocating on behalf of the public on important issues like net neutrality and copyright reform. Now we are looking for someone to use all of that technology to help people understand our important issues." — Cory
Forcing your employees to do dumb Scientology exercises creates a "hostile work environment"
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a lawsuit against Dr. Dennis Nobbe's Dynamic Medical Services, Inc, where employees were made to engage in bizarre Scientology rituals as a condition of employment. The EEOC says that this violated employees' freedom of religion, and they're suing Dr Nobbe to prove it. This is the downside of the Church of Scientology's dodge of getting itself certified as a "religion," a practice that otherwise grants it enormous privileges, including preferential tax-treatment. But once your woo-woo exercises are officially "religious rituals," then forcing someone to engage in them violates freedom of religion rules:
According to the EEOC's suit, the company required Norma Rodriguez, Maykel Ruz, Rommy Sanchez, Yanileydis Capote and other employees to spend at least half their work days in courses that involved Scientology religious practices, such as screaming at ashtrays or staring at someone for eight hours without moving. The company also instructed employees to attend courses at the Church of Scientology. Additionally, the company required Sanchez to undergo an "audit" by connecting herself to an "E-meter," which Scientologists believe is a religious artifact, and required her to undergo "purification" treatment at the Church of Scientology. According to the EEOC's suit, employees repeatedly asked not to attend the courses but were told it was a requirement of the job. In the cases of Rodriguez and Sanchez, when they refused to participate in Scientology religious practices and/or did not conform to Scientology religious beliefs, they were terminated.
Requiring employees to conform to religious practices and beliefs espoused by the employer, creating a hostile work environment, and failing to reasonably accommodate the religious beliefs of an employee all violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
EEOC Sues Dynamic Medical Services for Religious Discrimination (via Lowering the Bar)
Guy makes a game about his crappy job working for Canadian tax authority, loses his crappy job
David S. Gallant had a part-time job working as a "numb meat puppet" for Canada Revenue Agency, answering phones and dealing with people who were often grumpy and thick. He vented his frustration by creating a little indiegame called "I Get This Call Every Day." He got fired.
In the game, the player listens to a conversation between a person talking to a government-style customer service representative. There is no specific mention of government but one of the graphics refers to "Last Tax Return" and some of the security questions asked of the caller are similar to what real CRA agents require.
The caller, who comes across as dense and snippy, wants to get his address changed and the player decides how the agent answers by clicking on screen choices.
"It's easy (for the agent) to get fired in the game," says Gallant.
And maybe in real life.
National Revenue Minister Gail Shea is not amused. Her communications director, Clarke Olsen, sent an email to the Star Tuesday stating, "The Minister considers this type of conduct offensive and completely unacceptable. The Minister has asked the Commissioner (of Revenue, Andrew Treusch) to investigate and take any and all necessary corrective action. The Minister has asked the CRA to investigate urgently to ensure no confidential taxpayer information was compromised."
Tax department employee creates online game to vent his frustration with taxpayers [Valerie Hauch/Toronto Star]
Pret fires longstanding employee who attempted to unionise, asked for the London Living Wage for all employees
UK chain Pret a Manger has a cuddly reputation for being more than a mere fast-food joint, despite the capital it took on from McDonald's. But when a longstanding Pret employee called Andrej tried to organise a union in his shop with the reasonable goal of having all Pret employees paid the London Living Wage of £8.55, they fired him. It's just part of a dirty tricks campaign run by Pret against its 91% immigrant workforce when they have the audacity to organise. I'm done eating at Pret until they reinstate Andrej and promise to pay their staff the London Living Wage.
GOP fires author of copyright reform paper
Derek Khanna, the Republican House staffer who wrote an eminently sensible paper on copyright reform that was retracted less than a day later has been fired. So much for the GOP's drive to attract savvy, net-centric young voters. After all, this is the party that put SOPA's daddy in charge of the House Tech and Science Committee.
But it's pretty terrible for Khanna -- what a shabby way of dealing with dissent within your ranks.
Staffer axed by Republican group over retracted copyright-reform memo [Timothy B. Lee/Ars Technica] (via /.)
Danish entrepreneur helps people with autism get jobs that require focus, attention to detail
Gareth Cook tells the story of Thorkil Sonne, founder of a Danish social enterprise called Specialisterne ("the specialists"), which helps place people with autism in jobs that demand a degree of focus and detail-orientation that's impossible to find among the neurotypical. Specialisterne began because Sonne's son, Lars, has autism, and Sonne saw that he was eminently suited to many tasks, and that performing them made him happy and did useful work, too. Now Specialisterne is a web of social enterprises that does everything from training to placement, and Sonne is pondering a move to the USA.
To his father, Lars seemed less defined by deficits than by his unusual skills. And those skills, like intense focus and careful execution, were exactly the ones that Sonne, who was the technical director at a spinoff of TDC, Denmark's largest telecommunications company, often looked for in his own employees. Sonne did not consider himself an entrepreneurial type, but watching Lars — and hearing similar stories from parents he met volunteering with an autism organization — he slowly conceived a business plan: many companies struggle to find workers who can perform specific, often tedious tasks, like data entry or software testing; some autistic people would be exceptionally good at those tasks. So in 2003, Sonne quit his job, mortgaged the family's home, took a two-day accounting course and started a company called Specialisterne, Danish for "the specialists," on the theory that, given the right environment, an autistic adult could not just hold down a job but also be the best person for it.
Tor Project is hiring support assistants and translators —Runa from the TOR project sez, "We are hiring support assistants and translators who can help us handle support requests via our ticketing system and our new Q&A website, as well as make sure translations for software and documentation are up to date. We are looking for candidates who are fluent in one of Arabic, French, Mandarin, Burmese, Vietnamese, Spanish, and English. All must be fluent in English." — Cory
Fact-checking the RIAA's claim that the number of working musicians fell by 41%
Matthew Lasar's long Ars Technica feature, "Have we lost 41 percent of our musicians? Depends on how you (the RIAA) count" does an excellent job of digging into RIAA CEO Cary Sherman's claim that the number of working musicians in the USA has declined by 41 percent. After checking the RIAA's math, Lasar finds a gigantic discrepancy between the figures they cite and the conclusions they reach. But then Lasar delves further into the underlying sources, as well as government and industry stats, and finds that basically, the number of musicians working in America may have slightly declined, but is also projected to rise.
It is worth ending this cautionary tale with a review of the BLS's own occupational handbook projection for musician/singer employment in the near future. Note that the handbook cites a much higher employment figure for both trades in 2010 than mentioned in the above tables: about 176,200 musicians and singers. That's because it comes from the Bureau's National Employment Matrix, I was told, which adds additional data sources.
Employment for musicians and singers is expected to grow by ten percent over the decade—"about as fast as the average for all occupations," the government notes:
The number of people attending musical performances, such as orchestra, opera, and rock concerts, is expected to increase from 2010 to 2020. As a result, more musicians and singers will be needed to play at these performances.
There will be additional demand for musicians to serve as session musicians and backup artists for recordings and to go on tour. Singers will be needed to sing backup and to make recordings for commercials, films, and television.
Have we lost 41 percent of our musicians? Depends on how you (the RIAA) count
Hey, little deathlings: it gets better
Caitlin Doughty, host of AskAMortician has a message to the "little deathlings" out there who face social disapprobation due to their fascination with death and dying: it gets better. Life as a mortician, coroner, or affiliated professional is good and rewarding. PS: I just discovered AskAMortician and I am as happy as a pig in liquefying corpses!


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Mac OS X Tiger GUI
Windows XP GUI
the way a dyslexic person would spell "guys"
person one: lol u guis crack me up!
jenny and sue: lmao! did he just say guis!?!?
jenny and sue: lmao! did he just say guis!?!?
dodane przez meadowlark3000 maj 11, 2009
The noise you make when something enters your asshole
Bill: GUI, GUI, GUI, yea, shove that loaf of bread in my asshole more Steve
Steve: Ok Bill. Your turn.
Bill: alrighty:
Steve: GUI GUI GU- OUCH! That really hurt bill
Steve: Ok Bill. Your turn.
Bill: alrighty:
Steve: GUI GUI GU- OUCH! That really hurt bill
dodane przez GUIMACHINE123 wrzesień 16, 2013
Get Up In , when seeing one of your friends creepin on a person you yell it as a code word as to not let the person whos getting creeped on know that you just told you friend to have sex with that person
at the bar or at school "dam josh is really creepin on that chick, G.U.I. bro!! "
dodane przez suga ehans kwiecień 03, 2011
The act of drinking a large amount of alcohol, and gobbling like a turkey.
Jim drank a whole bottle of Dack Janiels and gobbled loudly and waddled around like a turkey for well over ten minutes. Then soon after, a police officer tasered him, cuffed him, and took him into custody. He's going to do six months community service for his G.U.I. That poor bastard.
dodane przez CHEEZITJEzUS lipiec 19, 2013
A Graphical User Interface. The addition of GUI's to most modern operating systems has revolutionised the populous' ability access pornographic material, and contributed greatly to the happiness of the single geek/male population.
Oh dude, this pussy looks so hot in HD, thanks to my GUI!
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Just a submission to the lovely Ragdolls with blazes feature. Please enjoy my sweet boy :)
Kitty's Name: Klaus
Name: Gina
Where: Santa Clarita
Just a submission to the lovely Ragdolls with blazes feature. Please enjoy my sweet boy :)
Cats and Small Spaces: How to Live in Harmony With Your Feline Companion
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Cats make terrific pets, but if your home is somewhat lacking in square footage and you don't have a garden, you'll need to think carefully before getting one of these animals. Certain breeds of cat are better suited to small spaces and, regardless of the particular moggy you decide to welcome into your property, you'll have to make sure it has access to the comforts a pet should have, such as suitable cat beds, toys and other resources.
Choosing a breed
It's tempting to assume that petite breeds of cat are more appropriate for small spaces. However, this isn't necessarily the case. Some of the more diminutive breeds are in fact the most active. Instead of basing your decision on the size of the animals, it's best to focus on their personalities.
Ragdolls, for instance can be ideal for compact homes. These beautiful, big cats are among the most laidback of the domestic breeds and are also not particularly active. As long as you have time to groom them regularly to keep their coats in good condition, these animals may be perfect for you.
Another excellent breed of cat for smaller properties is the British shorthair. These creatures are also large, but they lack the curiosity and energy of many other types of cat. They're often happy to relax indoors, so they make great house cats.
Making your pet feel at home
Whichever breed of feline companion you select, you'll need to make sure it feels at home. Your pet will need a comfortable place to rest and sleep, and its bed should be located in quiet, dry, draught-free location.
Ideally your cat should also have access to hiding places. These animals tend to feel safest high up, so it's best if they can climb on top of furniture such as shelves and cupboards. Your four-legged friend will also need a litter tray and food and water bowls, and it should have constant access to water to avoid dehydration.
In addition, it's important to provide your cat with scratching posts and it will need plenty of toys as well. Indoor pets are at risk of becoming obese if you don't encourage them to exercise.
As long as you choose the right sort of cat and provide it with the necessary resources, you should enjoy many happy years as its owner.
My Sweetest Heart
I have had kitties my all my life and recently one of my kitties passed away. He was my sweet furbaby that I loved more than anything. My sister had always said that she believed my boy Sam was similar to a ragdoll kitty so when I was depressed about his passing I started looking at ragdolls on line. I found a kitty that was so cute I just had to get him. I have had him since he was 8 weeks old, he is now just over 4 months old his name is Saxton and I think he is the most lovable kitty. I believe my sweet boy Sam must have hit the "return" button when he arrived in heaven. Saxton is so lovable and so very cute and he is definitely a lapcat. He sleeps with me all night. I found this website and have been looking at all of the pictures and wanted to share a few pictures from when he was 8 weeks until now at just over 4 months because I know that everyone will see the same thing I do and will not be able to resist his lovable face, it does look like he is frowning but believe me he is a very happy, sweet boy! He is my sweetest heart!!
Kitty's Name: Saxton
Name: Kayla Hicks
Where: Deer Park, Texas 77536
Ragdoll Mink Cat Adoption Schaumburg IL: Lincoln - Ragdoll Rescue Schaumburg IL
Lincoln is a Mink Ragdol beautiful kitty. He was born February 7th 2014. Lincoln loves playing with all kinds of things ( hair bands especially) . Of course he loves his toys. He is not too much of a lap cat just yet, but he loves to lay down next to me on the couch. When he's pet he likes to purr. Lincoln is talkative, follows me everywhere, greets me when I get home..He loves to sleep in the sunlight or look out of the window. I believe he would do very well with other pet if properly introduced. I am looking to re home him to a very good and loving home. I live in a small apartment and I have to take care of some health problem where I will be gone a lot and won't be home for long periods of time. .I believe it's best for Lincoln to find a new home and be happy with a new family that would have enough love and time for him.
Age: 6 months
Sex: male
Fee: $200
Location: Schaumburg IL
Ragdoll Cat Adoption Atlanta, GA: Azure - Ragdoll Rescue Atlanta, GA
Azure (named for the color of her eyes) was diagnosed with agoraphobia when she was young. We didn't realize when we moved into our new home (with vaulted ceilings) she would go nuts. We tried everything the vet threw at us, but we refuse to make her a kitty zombie on Paxil.
Azure is already laid back, loves cuddling while you are home, and enjoys being brushed. She still enjoys her string, laser dot and scratching post just like a kitten. Her favorite place to sleep is near you.
Her previous health concerns included a urinary blockage (fixed) and is prevented by urinary health dry and wet food.
Her current health concerns is just arthritis being treated with Cat Cosequin 1/day. She is up to date on vaccinations (will be as of 8.2).
With the adoption of Azure, you will also receive:
- approx 36 cans of Drs. Foster and Smith canned food (her favorite flavor)
- approx 4 lbs of Purina Urinary Health dry cat food
- food and water dishes w/placemat
- 8 ft tall cat tower
- collapsible kitty condo
- cardboard scratching castle
- 2 flat scratching refills (needs holder)
- 2 disposable litter boxes w/scoop
- LitterMaid Auto litter box w/Tidy Cat litter and LitterMaid refills and scoop
- shampoo, flea and tick med, brushes, catnip, assorted toys
Age: 12 Yrs old
Sex: Female - Spayed
Fee: $350.00
Location: Atlanta, GA
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Phone: 678-392-0181
Red Ragdoll
Momo is a bicolor red ragdoll and very mischievious but oh so cute!
Kitty's Name: Momo
Name: Nemalini Tsai
Where: South Africa
New Baby
This is our new and first ragdoll. she is such a blast!
she is appearing too be a lynx lilac point...i think..
Kitty's Name: Violet Victoria
Name: michelle
Where: United States
Ragdoll Rescue Barrie, On Canada - Milo - Ragdoll Rehoming Barrie, On Canada -
My Parents have a sweet Ragdoll named Milo. Has an outgoing personality and is very affectionate. He is an indoor cat. He loves to play and sleep in your bed. He also gets along great with other animals. My parents love him dearly but can no longer afford his vet bills and sadly have been contemplating euthanasia. Milo has an auto immune deficiency which causes his skin/hair to fall off. This condition is easily treated with a daily medication. (His hair/ skin are fine while taking his meds). My parents can no longer afford his vet bills which about $300 a month. He is a great boy who deserves a nice long life with someone that can take proper care of him. =Milo is up to date with all his shots and is neutered!!
Age: approx 2yrs
Sex: Male
Fee: $95.00
Location: Barrie, On
E-mail: email@example.com
Phone: (705) 790-4248
See other Ragdolls listed for rehoming.
Blue Eyed Mink Ragdoll Cat
Jewels is a gorgeous MINK with Blue eyes people comment on her all the time :) she is so much fun, love to play and purrrrrrrs like mad. She love attention and when playing it she gets the toy away from you she take off with it. to funny really.
Kitty's Name: Jewelsov my Eye
Name: Carrie Dahl
Where: Minnesota/North Dakota
Love my furbabies!! Dexter and Trixie
Hello there! I am a subscriber of your YouTube channel and I love watching your videos. I have two ragdolls of my own and love them so much. Dexter is a 2 year old seal mitted boy. He's such a snuggler and mommas boy! Trixie is a 5 year old blue mitted girl. She has such an angelic face and the cutest little meow. They are definitely the entertainment in our household.
Kitty's Name: Dexter and Trixie
Name: Christina Duncan
Where: Baltimore, Maryland
E-mail: email@example.com
Ragdoll Rescue Tyler Texas - Kitty Grace - Ragdoll Rehoming Tyler Texas
Sweet, docile & loving ragdoll. A people person cat who needs a home with someone around lots of the time. I need to work outside my home plus out of town. Kitty Grace enjoys having her head scratched, being brushed and petted... and will ask for it! She likes to sit beside me (though not so much on my lap) & sleep on the bed with me. Her favorite places when not by me are on the chair by the window and in back of the closet. She is declawed/has only been an indoor cat.I don't know how she would be around dogs or other cats but she has a very submissive personality.I have never seen her hiss. She is shy but will warm up to new people and is fine with children.
Age: 6 years
Sex: female
Fee: $200
Location: Tyler, Texas
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Phone: 9032536377
See other Ragdolls listed for rehoming.
Do Ragdoll Cats Like Their Litter Box in Privacy?
Can you imagine a cat who didn't prefer to use his litter box in private? Our furry friends are just like us; they prefer some alone time to dispose of their waste, and the Ragdoll breed is no different in this aspect. So how do you create the perfect area for your cat's litterbox?
- Try to keep the litter box and litter products in a small, enclosed room. The size of the room will make your cat feel more safe and secure. This is also better for you in that waste matter won't be anywhere near the living area of your home.
- Do not put the cat's food near the litter box. Again, cats' preferences seem to match up with humans' preferences when it comes to this subject. It wouldn't make much sense for someone to build a home with a toilet placed smack dab in the middle of the dining room, and cats seem to feel the same way.
- It's best if the litter box room is away from noisy areas of the house. The noise can be extremely distracting and nerve-wracking for your Ragdoll cat when he is simply trying to relieve himself. Think of this as the equivalent of being on your way to the bathroom when someone keeps yelling, forcing you to stop and look around wondering what in the world is going on!
- No matter what, you must keep the litter box clean. Many owners prefer to scoop out waste products on a daily basis while changing the litter box out completely every few days. Cats are very clean animals; notice how yours is constantly licking his fur to maintain a neat coat?
Many cats will refuse to relieve themselves in a litter box that is too messy, and this leads to them sometimes having accidents.
Ragdoll Cat Adoption Albany, Oregon: Ragdoll Rescue Albany, Oregon
He is Siamese mix, has a crook at the end of his tail. He is a sweet boy, is just getting use to having a one on one attention. Likes to eat, likes to play, just getting use to being loved, has had his nails trimmed.Likes to have his tummy tickled. Has had a bath, been de-flea'd, wormed, No declawing. For more info you can contact me at my email address or my phone #. More photos are available. Thank you so much for letting me post him. I've only had him a short time. I want to find a loving forever home for him. He is beautifully marked, with the blue eyes, mitted paws.
Age: About 2 mos old
Sex: Male
Fee: $100.00
Location: Albany, Oregon
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Phone: 541-926-1873
Unique Cat Trees for the Well-Versed Cat (and Cat Owner)
If you've owned a cat for any substantial amount of time and love spoiling them, then you probably already know just how much they love cat tree houses. Even those who don't own a cat yet are probably familiar with some of the different designs by now, thanks to their overwhelming popularity. Many of the designs out on the market today all look the same though. There's not necessarily anything wrong with this, but what if you're looking for a unique cat tree? Well, luckily, we know of a few:
- Mega Kit Cat Perch – This one is a full 46 inches high and contains just about everything your cat could hope for – a ramp made from sisal rope, catnip-filled toys that dangle, two cube homes, four scratching posts, and more. The design of the Mega Kit Cat Perch looks like the jungle gym of any cat's dreams, and it's only $60 right now. You can also purchase more units to connect, making it even bigger.
- Kitty Mansions Amazon Cat Tree – Cat climbing trees that look like actual trees? Who'd have imagined such a thing? Apparently, Kitty Mansions. This tree comes with two enclosed bed areas, as well as hammock-like levels and perches. Cats love scratching the material of this tree, and the fake leaves give them another toy to play with.
Contoure Modern Cat Tree – This design comes with four carpeted cat perches and is made of solid birch plywood, resembling a piece of art rather than furniture that is extremely functional... but it easily manages both. This one comes in a hand-stained walnut color and looks like it belongs in a study.
The Coolest Cat Playpen Ever (No, Seriously!)
There are a variety of cat playpens out on the market, but most just look like rodent cages... except with even fewer toys inside. The look of these pens alone is enough to put you off from using one due to guilt. The Kittywalk Town & Country Outdoor Pet Enclosure is not one of these! The look of this one is enough to make any owner jealous of their cat(s).
No joke here, this playpen provides around 30 cubic feet of space to play around in for your cat. You can also buy additional pieces to make it even bigger. This seems to be one of the best cat products out there for those of us who like to spoil our furry friends. This unit comes with: the Deck and Patio enclosure, cabana, and penthouse. There are a total of four hammocks within the playpen to allow for several different cats to lounge.
The Kittywalk Town & Country Outdoor Pet Enclosure is simply fantastic. A lot of us who keep indoor cats only often feel bad about confining them; we just don't want them to get hurt or be exposed to other animals who might be carrying diseases. This particular playpen is a great way for us to let our indoor cats out and take in the smells and sounds of nature while we don't have to worry about where they have run off to. Sounds like a win-win situation, huh?
While this design is perfect for smaller cats, some customers have complained that cats of over 15 pounds don't fare so well in it. Ragdoll breed owners should weigh their cats before purchasing this item.
The Triple Cat Perch: Three Times the Relaxation!
The Triple Cat Perch by New Cat Condos makes it easy for most of us to understand why our furry friends love cat perches so much. They are essentially the finest in cat lounging, providing soft and comfortable areas from which our cats can watch us. Yes, that's right, watch us. Just as you like to watch your cat running after the laser pointer, he probably finds enjoyment in watching you go about your day. Cats are curious after all.
So New Cat Condos' Triple Cat Perch features not only enough room for one cat, but for up to three. Similarly, you could use it for one cat, allowing them to choose the level they prefer. At 33 inches in height, the perches could also double as cat window perches, giving your Ragdoll the option of watching what's happening outside (this mainly depends on how far from the floor your windows are positioned so don't forget to measure that beforehand). The tree of perches comes in brown and features two sisal cat scratching posts on each side of it, so your cat can lounge at the same as they work on keeping their nails strong and healthy.
The Triple Cat Perch is fully carpeted and arrives already having been assembled, which is just fantastic for those of us who love our cats but are not the best at putting pieces together. This piece of furniture is made of sturdy wood too and can even hold a cat of up to 15 pounds on the highest tier.
Merry Pet Products Bring Us Unique Cat Furniture
For those of you who struggle to keep your cat products matching the décor of your home, consider your prayers answered. The Merry Pet Products Cat Washroom/Night Stand is absolutely gorgeous and will match just about any room. This particular design comes in the colors white, espresso, and walnut with each color using a different material for the overall construction. For example, the white uses fiberboard while the walnut is made of solid wood veneer.
It is usually hard to find unique cat furniture that manages to look good with the rest of your house or apartment, but Merry Pet Products has accomplished just that. The availability of the design in various colors of different finishes also makes it more likely the product won't stick out like a sore thumb against your wallpaper or carpeting.
The washroom/night stand can be used as a piece of cozy cat furniture that holds your pet's bed or even a few toys inside. It can also be used to provide a private area for your cat's litter box while keeping this fact unknown to house guests. The best part of the Merry Pet Products Cats Washroom/Night Stand is that you get to use it too. It features two-tiered shelving units so you can place books, towels, and more on it to make it further blend in to your surroundings. Most of us who own cats could use some more storage space anyway, so this works out perfectly! This product currently goes for about $80 on Amazon.com, which isn't bad at all when you think of how much you can get out of it.
Cat Trees Sold in Australia
Finding high quality, inexpensive cat climbing trees is hard enough as it is without having to worry about whether a business ships to your country at all or at least for a reasonable price. Amazon is great for cat supplies within the US but its shipping rates are a bit steep for those living in Australia. Because of this, we've taken the time to look for some great cat trees that can be found within the country and/or shipped to it.
- Wayfair - specifically has a website for Australian customers and features many of its amazing cat scratch furniture on there. For example, check out this amazing Cat Castle Tree. If your budget's a bit lower than what's needed for that product, take a look at the smaller Multi Level Cat Scratching Poles Tree with Ladder.
- CatsPlay - is able to deliver internationally, so having a cat tree shipped to Australia isn't a problem. Their shipping rates don't seem ridiculous either (surprisingly). Check out their Cat's Trapeze 3 Cushion Cat Tree if you're looking for cozy cat furniture in particular. Each level of this tree comes with a large, soft cushion that's perfect for relaxing.
- Bowhouse - has a great selection of cat trees that can be ordered, as well as an actual store in New South Wales. They sell top brands like SmartCat and Hagen's Catit Design, and their prices are reasonable.
- Sammy's Cat Poles - come in every size and color you can imagine. Some of the trees feature enclosed units for kittens to nap, while others are simple but elegant with a single cat perch.
As feline enthusiasts here at floppycats.com, we love to hear all about your cat. Has he done something particularly funny lately? Or maybe she's just acting in her normal, curious way since you bought a new cardboard cat scratcher? Regardless, you can send us pretty much any story you care to tell about your cat. Not every story needs to be humorous either; we also want to know about his latest veterinary visit or maybe how she reacted to being treated with ear drops for an ear mite problem. Basically, we're saying that we love all information related to cats and would be beyond ecstatic if you shared your cat tales with us, whether they cause us to laugh or to cry.
Our Ragdoll Cat Stories page provides a form to submit your name, cat's name, story, and title so that we can publish your experiences easily. We even give you the option of including a photo or YouTube clip of your cat that you think is relevant to the story. You do not have to own a Ragdoll in order to submit stories of your cat either because we want to hear about all kinds of floppy cats.
Now if you have a Ragdoll cat rather than a cat of a different breed, you should check out our Ragdoll of the Week guidelines. Basically, you could then have your cat featured on FloppyCats so that your story will be shared with fellow lovers of the Ragdoll breed.
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Anya's Story
Hello, I am Ragdoll Mommy, from my blog Life with Ragdolls.
I have a very beautiful and sweet 5 year old, female Ragdoll cat, her name is Anya. She is a Blue Mitted. She is 100% real Ragdoll, and she has the papers to prove it! Both of her parents are registered with TICA, so is she and her brother Nico.
Anya is a little shy, but it's not from abuse or anything. She just has her own personality, just like everyone else. She dislikes a lot of noise and hates when people come over, as it scares her. She likes to hide under the love seat or someone's bed..... But despite being very shy, Anya is one sweet girl! She follows me around the house and sleeps with me in my bed, she also likes to give me high-5s!
Oh and did I mention that she is leash trained?
Well.... Guess what??? She is!!!
She is one of the smartest cat/animal I have EVER had!
She also knows "Sit" and "come when called" and "leave it" and so on.......
Anya is declawed, I didn't do it. But she has her back claws. She is also an "Indoor" cat only.
Her date of birth is: August, 14th, Thursday, 2008. SHE adopted me on: July, 1, Sunday, 2012. She is pretty much my "dream cat", I was probably going to adopt her in 2011....... However, the answer to that was NO! Okay...... Maybe it wasn't said like that, more like "no".
Anyway..... I am very GRATEFUL that I have both of those wonderful cats! I really cannot imagine my life without them! THANK YOU, sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much for my sweet babies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I hope everyone liked my obsession with my BEAUTIFUL Ragdoll cat, Anya!
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For years now, thieves have been stripping aluminum siding off vacant homes, and all neighborhood associations could do was ask neighbors not to look the other way when it happens.
Thieves have ripped the copper pipes out of empty houses. They've even stolen the air-conditioning units outside churches and seemingly been able to recycle the metal with no problem.
Now, the same type of thieves are tearing the wires out of the huge lights that illuminate interstate highway exchanges and rest areas, and the Indiana Department of Transportation and the Indiana State Police are mad. They, too, want people to call 911 when they notice people fiddling around these lights, no matter how official they might appear.
It was around last June when officials first came across the problem. Lights were going dark, and when crews investigated the problem they discovered that someone had actually yanked out all the wires feeding these light towers.
The thieves were able to get away with the thefts unnoticed for a while. Lights are checked only about once a month to see whether they're operating. If there's a problem, it might take another month for a crew to show up to investigate the problem and discover the theft.
At first, the thefts seemed to be isolated incidents; but when officials in different parts of the state started talking, they realized it was happening everywhere. It's actually a problem nationwide, said Gary Gerardo, a master trooper with the Indiana State Police. It started on the coasts and worked its way inland.
In a way, it seems it would be hard not to notice someone doing this; then again, when you're traveling on a highway at 65 mph, it's easy to miss things. The thieves seem to realize this and have stripped perhaps 100 area light poles of their wire in the last few months.
The typical light tower contains about 900 feet of wire, so this isn't something that can be pulled off in a hurry. Officials said it's the kind of theft that probably takes at least a half-hour to pull off. It's likely that the thefts take place during daylight when the lights are turned off, police said, and it might require some machinery. Yanking 900 feet of wire out of towers and the ground isn't easy.
They have to be doing something to blend in because it takes too long to commit a theft like this, Gerardo said.
But all it takes to blend in along the interstate is a truck with a logo and some guys in day-glow green vests and maybe hardhats. That's why the police want drivers to report anyone they see.
So how much damage are these thieves doing? Dana Plattner, a district traffic engineer with the Fort Wayne district of the Department of Transportation, won't say what it costs to repair the damage. Officials don't want to encourage thieves, but you can bet it costs a lot more to replace several hundred feet of copper wire than just the cost of the wire.
So police are asking anyone who even sees a truck with workers near one of these lights to report it to 911.
Gerardo, though, points to one flaw in the system that lets thieves get away with this. In Fort Wayne, recyclers are required to gather plenty of information on people who recycle goods, including identification, a thumbprint and a photo of the recycled goods and they must hold the goods for seven days. Outside the city are what Gerardo calls watered-down state regulations.
Now that the state is getting ripped off, perhaps the issue will attract a little more attention.


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Currently I have a Colossal Skull-Clad Cleaver as my DPS weapon and Saliva Corroded Pike as my tanking one. I was going to replace my Pike with one of the new tanking two handers but since they aren't being added my thoughts have changed to a Titansteel Destroyer. It actually looks like this weapon might be better for both tanking and dps.
I'm currently leaning toward Cleaver staying DPS and Destroyer being the new tanking weapon. The main reason I want to separate weapons for the different jobs is the runes they receive. Any thoughts?


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"Naruto…it's a wonderful name."
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Requirements: Entrance cost of 3 or moreEffect: Choose 2 of the following and apply them:1) The user gets +5/+0 during this turn.2) Give 1 Damage to 1 Ninja opposing the user.3) Negate 1 Jutsu with 2 or more specific Symbols in its cost being used by 1 Ninja opposing the user.
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Target: 1 Ninja Battling against the userEffect: Give 2 Damage to the target and 1 Damage to the user.
"You're relieved from duty!"
Target: 1 JutsuEffect: Negate the targetExpert [Senjutsu]: Draw 1 card for each Symbol on the target.
Effect: The user gets +3/+3 during this turn.
"I predict the Hidden Leaf shall emerge victorious from this battle."
Target: 1 NinjaEffect: Draw 1 card, then move up to 3 cards from your Discard Pile to your Chakra area. The target gets +1/+1 during this turn for each card moved this way.
"Konoha has the best dango."
Effect: Draw 2 cards. Then, move 1 card in your hand to your Chakra area. If you moved a non-Ninja card due to this effect, place a +1/+1 coin on 1 Ninja you control.
"Everyone ready to go?"
CounterTarget: 1 MissionEffect: Negate and discard the target. If the target's Entrance cost is 4 or more, draw 1 card.
"Yes, master?"
Effect: Apply 1 of the following effects:1) Search your Deck for 1 Fire Ninja with an Entrance cost less than your Turn Marker, reveal it, then move it to your hand.2) Deploy 1 Ninja card from your Discard Pile.3) Draw 2 cards, then move 1 card from your hand to your Chakra area.
"I know."
Effect: Your opponent wins 2 Battle Rewards. In that case, draw 4 cards.
"They are so useless."
Target: 1 of your NinjasEffect: The target must be blocked this turn. If the target wins any Victory during this turn, you can draw 2 cards. IF the target gets any Defeat, discard 1 card.
"Who do you think will win, boys?"
"Don't make fake smiles like that in front of me."
"Hurts good, doesn't it?!"
"I'm gonna kill you for this….later!"
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Well, this is the season guys. One stop we're still breathing. If not, it's draft time.
Ryan's a horrible game coach.
Jets win.
How did that happen?
Wasn't pretty but I will take it..
I'm going to throw up.
Thank god...
WOW is Manginia coaching again.
Phew we barely escaped that one. You know what the Jets haters are gonna say about those 2 Stevie Johnson drops.
We still suck
We should of lost that game... I don't feel good at all. :mad:
Sanchez with four TD passes.
[QUOTE=Scoop24;4253286]Wasn't pretty but I will take it..[/QUOTE]
You sound like Rex.
Ugly win and Rex has a lot of work ahead of him.
and NO FLAG!
Oh my lord did we get bailed out ... time to buy an eric smith jersey ...
I don't give a god damn about anything else except the W today! I'm going week by week from here on out, I'll worry about our problems in the off season.
[QUOTE=KingofNY;4253292]We should of lost that game... I don't feel good at all. :mad:[/QUOTE]
I feel better with a win than a loss.
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S.D. Padres Win Third Straight Game In Extra-Innings
iStockphoto(SAN DIEGO) -- The San Diego Padres (54-70) edged past the Los Angeles Dodgers (76-60) in 10 innings on Saturday night, 2-1. It's the first time in franchise history that the Padres have won three consecutive games in extra-innings.
With one out and Will Venable on second base, Padres shortstop Alexi Amarista took the first pitch he saw from Dodgers reliever Jamey Wright and singled home the go-ahead run.
Los Angeles' Zack Greinke and San Diego's Ian Kennedy were locked in a pitcher's duel. Grienke allowed one earned run on four hits in eight innings of work. He struck out eight while walking two. Kennedy gave up one earned run and four hits over seven innings. The right-hander struck out eight and walked three.
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Scoreboard Roundup – 8/26/14
Hemera/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- MLB: Pittsburgh Pirates 5 (68-64) – St. Louis Cardinals 2 (71-60)
Baltimore Orioles 4 (75-55) – Tampa Bay Rays 2 (64-68)
Philadelphia Phillies 4 (60-72) – Washington Nationals 3 (75-56)
Detroit Tigers 5 (71-59) – New York Yankees 2 (68-62)
New York Mets 3 (62-70) – Atlanta Braves 2 (68-64)
Chicago Cubs 3 (59-72) – Cincinnati Reds 0 (63-69)
Kansas City Royals 2 (73-58) – Minnesota Twins 1 (58-73)
Houston Astros 4 (56-77) – Oakland Athletics 2 (77-54)
San Francisco Giants 3 (69-62) - Colorado Rockies 0 (53-78)
Cleveland Indians 8 (67-63) - Chicago White Sox 6 (59-72) -10 Innings
Boston Red Sox 11 (58-74) - Toronto Blue Jays 7 (66-66) -11 Innings
Seattle Mariners 5 (72-59) - Texas Rangers 0 (51-80)
Los Angeles Angels 8 (78-53) - Miami Marlins 2 (65-66)
San Diego Padres 4 (61-70) - Milwaukee Brewers 1 (73-59)
Los Angeles Dodgers 9 (75-58) - Arizona Diamondbacks 5 (55-77)
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Scoreboard Roundup – 8/6/14
Hemera/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- MLB: San Diego Padres 5 (52-61) – Minnesota Twins 4 (51-61) 10 Innings
Texas Rangers 3 (45-69) – Chicago White Sox 1 (55-60)
Tampa Bay Rays 7 (55-59) – Oakland Athletics 3 (69-44)
Seattle Mariners 7 (59-54) – Atlanta Braves 3 (58-56)
New York Yankees 5 (59-54) – Detroit Tigers 1 (62-49)
Philadelphia Phillies 10 (51-63) – Houston Astros 3 (47-67)
Pittsburgh Pirates 7 (60-53) – Miami Marlins 3 (55-58)
Washington Nationals 7 (61-51) – New York Mets 1 (54-60)
Toronto Blue Jays 5 (61-54) – Baltimore Orioles 1 (64-49)
Cincinnati Reds 8 (58-56) – Cleveland Indians 3 (57-57)
San Francisco Giants 7 (62-52) - Milwaukee Brewers 4 (62-52)
Colorado Rockies 13 (45-68) - Chicago Cubs 4 (48-64)
Boston Red Sox 2 (50-63) - St. Louis Cardinals 1 (60-52)
Kansas City Royals 4 (59-53) - Arizona Diamondbacks 3 (49-65)
Los Angeles Dodgers 2 (65-50) - Los Angeles Angels 1 (67-46)
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Scoreboard Roundup – 7/28/14
Getty Images/Hemera(NEW YORK) -- MLB: Atlanta Braves 2 (58-48) - San Diego Padres 0 (46-59)
New York Mets 7 (51-55) - Philadelphia Phillies 1 (46-60)
Tampa Bay Rays 2 (52-54) - Milwaukee Brewers 1 (59-48)
Miami Marlins 7 (52-53) - Washington Nationals 6 (57-46)
Toronto Blue Jays 14 (57-50) - Boston Red Sox 1 (48-58)
Chicago Cubs 4 (43-61) - Colorado Rockies 1 (43-62)
Houston Astros 7 (43-63) - Oakland Athletics 3 (65-40)
Texas Rangers 4 (42-64) - New York Yankees 2 (54-51)
Arizona Diamondbacks 2 (46-60) - Cincinnati Reds 1 (52-53) - 15 Innings
Pittsburgh Pirates 5 (56-49) - San Francisco Giants 0 (57-49)
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Padres' Outfielder Cameron Maybin Suspended 25 Games
Rich Pilling/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- In the midst of a disappointing season, San Diego Padres outfielder Cameron Maybin has been suspended 25 games after testing positive for amphetamines.
"I have been undergoing treatment for several years for a medical condition, Attention Deficit Disorder, for which I previously had a Therapeutic Use Exemption,'' Maybin said in a statement. "Unfortunately, in my attempts to switch back to a medicine that had been previously OK'd, I neglected to follow all the rules and as a result I tested positive."
Maybin was once considered one of the best young prospects in baseball not too long ago, but never fully reached his potential. In 62 games this season, the 27-year-old Maybin is hitting .247 with one home run and drove in nine runs.
The Padres signed Maybin to a five-year, $25 million contract extension in March 2012, but he's had trouble staying on the field in terms of durability and production.
The team has added outfielder Jeff Francoeur from their Triple-A El Paso club to replace Maybin.
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Houston Street Dealt to Angels
Brian D. Kersey/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- The Los Angeles Angels executed a deal on Friday that will help them attempt to keep pace in the increasingly competitive AL West, acquiring closer Houston Street from San Diego as part of a six player deal.
The Padres will receive four prospects in return while also sending minor league pitcher Trevor Gott. Second baseman Taylor Lindsey, pitchers R.J. Alvarez and Elliot Morris, along with shortstop Jose Rondon were packaged together by the Angels. The deal is still pending a physical.
Currently holding a 1.09 earned run average with 24 saves, Street is fifth on the career saves list among active pitchers.
Street will join and Angels team that sits two games behind the Oakland Athletics, who hold the best record in baseball. In his tenth year, the closer has converted 258 saves and holds a career 2.87 ERA. The righty began his career in Oakland, pitching four years for the Athletics.
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MLB Announces First Ambassador of Inclusion
iStockphoto/Thinkstock(MINNEAPOLIS) -- Major League Baseball announced on Tuesday that former outfielder Billy Bean will serve as the first ambassador of inclusion.
"We are proud to announce our hiring of former major leaguer Billy Bean as a consultant that will serve as Major League Baseball's first ambassador of inclusion," commissioner Bud Selig said at a news conference.
In that role, Bean will provide training and guidance related to efforts to support those in the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community throughout baseball. He'll work with teams throughout the majors and minor leagues.
Bean played in the majors from 1987-1989 and 1993-1995 with the Detroit Tigers, Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres. After his playing career was over, Bean revealed that he is gay.
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Padres & OF Seth Smith Agree To 2-Year Contract Extension
iStockphoto(SAN DIEGO) -- The San Diego Padres and outfielder Seth Smith have agreed to a two-year contract extension, the club announced on Wednesday. The deal is worth $13 million, according to ESPN, with a club option for the 2017 season worth $7 million.
In 72 games this season with San Diego, Smith is batting .281 with 18 doubles, four triples, nine home runs, 25 RBIs and 33 runs scored. The Padres acquired the 31-year-old from the Oakland Athletics this past off-season for righthanded pitcher Luke Gregerson.
In eight major league seasons with the Colorado Rockies (2007-11), A's (2012-13) and Padres (2014), Smith has hit .266 with 82 homers and 298 RBIs.
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Lincecum No-Hits Padres Again
Denis Poroy/Getty Images(SAN FRANCISCO) -- For the second time in less than a year, Tim Lincecum has tossed a no-hitter against the San Diego Padres. He shut down the Padres in leading the San Francisco Giants to a 4-0 win Wednesday.
Lincecum threw 113 pitches, allowing only one walk and striking out six, as he becomes just the second pitcher in MLB history to no-hit the same team twice.
The 30-year-old Lincecum got Will Venable to ground out to second base to end the game and secure the 16th no-hitter in Giants' franchise history.
The Padres have now been no-hit three times in the last five years by the Giants. The other time came in July 2009, when Jonathan Sanchez did it.
Lincecum joins Homer Bailey, Justin Verlander and Mark Buehrle as the only active pitchers with multiple no-hitters.
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Padres Fire GM Byrnes
Andy Hayt/Getty Images(SAN DIEGO) -- The San Diego Padres announced on Sunday that the team would be relieving General Manager Josh Byrnes of his duties.
"This ownership group is committed to fielding a team that consistently competes for postseason play," said team president and CEO Mike Dee. "Thus far this season, the results on the field have been mixed at best and clearly have not lived up to expectations. After a lengthy evaluation of every facet of our baseball operations, we have decided to make this change today."
Senior Vice President of Baseball Operations Omar Minaya and assistant general managers AJ Hinch and Fred Uhlman, Jr. will share the role in the interim.
Byrnes joined the Padres in 2010 as the senior VP of baseball operations after being let go by the Arizona Diamondbacks where he was the GM for four years. He was promoted to the same position with San Diego 10 months later and given a five-year contract.
San Diego is 32-43 this season after finishing each of the last two seasons with a 76-86 record. Under Byrnes, the team payroll increased from $40 million to just under $90 million, the 23rd highest in Major League Baseball.
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Alex Torres Becomes First to Wear Protective Cap
Justin Edmonds/Getty Images(SAN DIEGO) -- When Alex Torres entered Saturday night's matchup against Los Angeles in the eighth inning, he became the first pitcher in Major League history to wear a league-approved protective cap.
The cap features padded inserts around the hat, enlarging the size of the hat. The San Diego Padres reliever commented after the game that the difference "isn't much" and that it doesn't feel as it looks. The league signed off on the caps on January 17 after testing multiple prototypes.
Major League Baseball first began looking into more protective headgear after Brandon McCarthy suffered life-threatening brain injuries after being struck in the ear by a line drive while pitching for Oakland in 2012. McCarthy has recovered and is now pitching for Arizona.
Torres has become an advocate for protection for pitchers after watching Alex Cobb suffer a concussion due to a line drive to the head when the two were teammates in Tampa Bay. Since then, Cobb has fought to put padded inserts into the caps of young baseball and softball players.
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MLB Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn Dead at 54
Jmi McIsaac/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Baseball has lost a true giant. On Monday, former San Diego Padres outfielder and MLB Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn died of cancer. He was 54.
Gwynn is truly one of the greatest hitters Major League Baseball has ever seen. He spent all 20 seasons of his career with the Padres.His lowest batting average of his career came his rookie year when he batted .289. He then proceeded to hit over .300 for 19 consecutive seasons. His .338 career average is the highest in MLB since Ted Williams.
"Major League Baseball today mourns the tragic loss of Tony Gwynn," Commissioner Bud Selig said in a statement Monday. "The greatest Padre ever and one of the most accomplished hitters that our game has ever known, whose all-around excellence on the field was surpassed by his exuberant personality and genial disposition in life.
Gwynn was inducted into the Pro Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility in 2007.
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S.D. Padres Select Johnny Manziel In MLB Draft
iStockphoto(NEW YORK) -- The San Diego Padres selected former Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel with the 837rd overall pick in the 2014 Major League Baseball draft on Saturday.
"Big thank you to the @Padres and @padresmikedee for selecting me in the MLB draft," Manziel tweeted. "What a great day!"
The 2013 Heisman Trophy winner was listed as a shortstop for the Aggies, but never played for them because of his football commitment. He lasted played on the diamond when he attended Tivy High School in Kerrville, Texas.
In last month's NFL draft, the Cleveland Browns took Manziel with the 22nd overall pick.
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Padres Place 2B Jedd Gyorko on 15-Day DL
Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images(SAN DIEGO) -- The San Diego Padres placed second baseman Jedd Gyorko on the 15-day disabled list with plantar fasciitis in his left foot on Friday.
Gyorko was brought up last season and signed a $35-million, six-year contract extension in April.
"It felt like there's stabbing in the heel," Gyorko said on Friday. "That feeling of walking on needles a little bit. … Every time you move you can feel it. It's one of the worst pains I've felt in my life."
Gyorko was batting .162 with five homers, 24 RBI's, and had just a .213 on base percentage.
"Jedd's a guy that never goes in the training room, he's kind of old-school like that," Padres manager Bud Black said. "When you see his name on the training room board it catches you by surprise."
Last season, the 25-year-old Gyorko led the team with 23 home runs in 125 games.
"This might be a good time for him to take a step back," Black said. "And when he does come back … Some things he and [hitting coach] Phil [Plantier] have been working on, especially lately, might be put into effect in a Minor League game so it can carry over to a big league game."
Left-hander Eric Stults was activated from the bereavement list and will take Gyorko's spot on the roster and start against the Washington Nationals on Sunday.
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Scoreboard Roundup – 6/4/14
Hemera/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Stanley Cup Final: Los Angeles Kings 3 - New York Rangers 2 (Kings lead series, 1-0.)
MLB: Seattle Mariners 2 (31-28) – Atlanta Braves 0 (31-27)
San Diego Padres 3 (27-33) – Pittsburgh Pirates 2 (28-31)
Oakland Athletics 7 (37-22) – New York Yankees 4 (29-29)
Toronto Blue Jays 8 (36-24) – Detroit Tigers 2 (31-24)
Miami Marlins 5 (31-28) – Tampa Bay Rays 4 (23-37)
San Francisco Giants 3 (38-21) – Cincinnati Reds 2 (27-30)
Los Angeles Angels 4 (31-27) - Houston Astros 0 (25-35)
Minnesota Twins 6 (28-29) - Milwaukee Brewers 4 (35-25)
St. Louis Cardinals 5 (31-29) - Kansas City Royals 2 (28-31) 11 Innings
Baltimore Orioles 6 (30-27) - Texas Rangers 5 (29-30)
Washington Nationals 8 (29-28) - Philadelphia Phillies 4 (24-33)
Chicago Cubs 5 (22-34) - New York Mets 4 (28-31)
Arizona Diamondbacks 16 (25-36) - Colorado Rockies 8 (28-30)
Chicago White Sox 2 (31-30) - Los Angeles Dodgers 1 (31-30)
Cleveland Indians 7 (30-30) - Boston Red Sox 4 (27-32) 12 Innings
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Former Manager Don Zimmer Passes Away At 83
iStockphoto/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) -- Former major league manager, coach and player Don Zimmer passed away on Wednesday. He was 83.
"Like everyone in Major League Baseball, I am deeply saddened by the loss of my friend Don Zimmer, one of our game's most universally beloved figures," MLB commissioner Bud Selig said in a statement. "A memorable contributor to Baseball for more than 60 years, Don was the kind of person you could only find in the National Pastime."
Zimmer managed the San Diego Padres, Boston Red Sox, Texas Rangers and Chicago Cubs. In 13 seasons, he compiled a record of 885-858.
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Scoreboard Roundup – 6/2/14
Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- MLB: Cleveland Indians 3 (28-30) - Boston Red Sox 2 (27-30)
Miami Marlins 3 (29-28) - Tampa Bay Rays 1 (23-35)
Seattle Mariners 7 (29-28) - New York Yankees 2 (29-27)
New York Mets 11 (28-29) - Philadelphia Phillies 2 (24-31)
Milwaukee Brewers 6 (35-23) - Minnesota Twins 2 (26-29)
Kansas City Royals 6 (27-30) - St. Louis Cardinals 0 (30-28)
Los Angeles Dodgers 5 (31-28) - Chicago White Sox 2 (29-30)
Pittsburgh Pirates 10 (27-30) - San Diego Padres 3 (26-32)
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Rockies Turn Triple Play, Walk-Off Against San Diego
Justin Edmonds/Getty Images(DENVER, Colo.) -- On Sunday afternoon the Colorado Rockies did something that has only been done four times in the last 26 years: turn a triple play and hit a walk-off home run in the same game. Justin Morneau became just the second player during that span to be a part of both as the Rockies defeated San Diego 8-6 in 10 innings.
In the third inning, with runners on first and second, Carlos Quentin grounded to third baseman Nolan Arenado who stepped on the bag for the first out. He then fired to second baseman D.J. LeMahieu for a second out who fired on to Morneau at first. Quentin was called safe by first base umpire Manny Gonzalez, but second base umpire Seth Buckminster ruled that Seth Smith interfered with LeMahieu's throw and ruled Quentin out on baserunner interference.
"That was different than anything I've ever seen," Morneau said of the play.
Smith had homered in the first to give the Padres a 1-0 lead. However, his interference ignited Colorado who ended up scoring four runs in the home half of the third. The Rockies would eventually hold a 6-4 lead heading into the ninth, but closer LaTroy Hawkins gave up a game-tying, two-run homer to Everth Cabrera.
That set the stage for Morneau, who came up with two outs and one on in the bottom of the tenth. Morneau would take Dale Thayer deep to center for the game-winner, joining Milwaukee's Prince Fielder (2009) as the only other player to be involved in a triple play and hit a walk-off home run in the same game since 1988.
It was the first triple play turned by the Rockies since 2007 when shortstop Troy Tulowitzki converted an unassisted triple play against the Atlanta. The last time San Diego hit into a triple play was in 2012 at Los Angeles against the Dodgers.
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Scoreboard Roundup – 5/15/14
Hemera/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- NBA Playoffs - Eastern Conference Semifinal: Indiana Pacers 93 - Washington Wizards 80 (Pacers win series, 4-2)
Western Conference Semifinal: Oklahoma City Thunder 104 - Los Angeles Clippers 98 (Thunder win series, 4-2)
MLB: Cincinnati Reds 5 (18-20) - San Diego Padres 0 (19-22) - Game 1
San Diego Padres 6 (20-22) - Cincinnati Reds 1 (18-21) - Game 2
Milwaukee Brewers 4 (26-15) - Pittsburgh Pirates 3 (17-23)
Minnesota Twins 4 (19-20) - Boston Red Sox 3 (20-20) - 10 Innings
St. Louis Cardinals 5 (21-20) - Chicago Cubs 3 (13-26)
New York Yankees 1 (21-19) - New York Mets 0 (19-21)
Toronto Blue Jays 4 (21-21) - Cleveland Indians 2 (19-22)
Baltimore Orioles 2 (21-18) - Kansas City Royals 1 (20-20)
San Francisco Giants 6 (27-15) - Miami Marlins 4 (21-21)
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 6 (21-18) - Tampa Bay Rays 5 (18-23)
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Reds Shut Down the Padres Behind Cueto's Complete Game
Jason Wise/MLB Photos via Getty Images(CINNCINATI) -- Johnny Cueto threw a complete game three-hitter to lead the Cincinnati Reds past the San Diego Padres 5-0 Thursday in Game 1 of a day-night doubleheader.
Cueto walked two and struck out eight to improve his league-leading ERA to 1.25.
"He was terrific," Reds skipper Bryan Price said. "He's had games where he's been sharper, but he kept making pitches. I don't know what else I can say about him."
Brandon Phillips provided the offense for the Reds (18-20), hitting a three-run home run off Padres starter Ian Kennedy in the bottom of the fifth.
Seth Smith extended his hitting streak to 10 games for the Padres (19-22).
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Bruce A. Brunton, 60, of Fredericksburg passed away Sunday, May 19, 2013, at Mary Washington Hospital surrounded by family and friends.
Mr. Brunton attended Stafford High School. His careers expanded from working on oil rigs in Louisiana to working at Marine Corps Base Quantico and Fort Belvoir then to working with his dad at Brunton Heating and Air Conditioning. He enjoyed crabbing with his good friends Timmy Kimmitz and Henry Bourne.
Survivors include mother Margaret Alexander; step-father Duane Alexander; brother Stephen M. Brunton and friend Cheryl Doden of Dumfries; and niece Krystal Brunton of Alexandria. He was preceded in death by his father, Stephen A. Brunton.
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Live in Amsterdam
Russell will be playing two nights at the legendary Bourbon Street Blues Club in Amsterdam (http://www.bourbonstreet.nl/) on Wednesday 5th and Thursday 6th November. On both nights Russell will be playing with his regular backing band – The Smokin' Locos. Read More
Chantel McGregor Support
Russell will be providing support along with The Smokin' Durrys on Chantels Bude date on her current UK tour – Penstowe Manor, 10th September 2014. Doors open 6:30pm.
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New EP Release Date
I'm happy to announce (at last!) that the release date for my new EP has been set for 16th June 2014. The EP is entitled "Plymouth Tapes, Vol. 3″ and completes the trilogy of "Plymouth Tapes" EPs.
The idea behind the Plymouth Tapes EPs was to chart the journey over the course of just over a year. When I finished working with my previous band (Syruss) I chose to continue as a solo artist for a while. During that period I recorded and released my first EP "Plymouth Tapes, Vol. 1″. That EP was very stripped down with just me and an acoustic guitar but it accurately captured where I was and what I was doing at the time. Read More
Plymouth Blues Society
It's here folks – the Plymouth Blues Society second annual event is coming! After last years sell out event this one is sure to be even more popular – tickets are on sale now so be sure to grab yours before they're all gone. Full ticket details can be found in the previous post. Read More
Tickets Now On Sale
Tickets for Plymouth Blues Society's 2nd Annual Summer Party are now on sale at Last Shop Standing Record Store in Bretonside bus station, Plymouth. Tickets are £5 with a £1 booking fee. Pick up some hot new vinyl while you're there!!
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Barros tapped as Walsh's economic development chief
Former mayoral candidate John Barros began his new job this week: chief of economic development under Mayor Marty Walsh. Standing with his wife Tchintcia, Barros was introduced at the South End headquarters of Future Chefs, a nonprofit focused on urban youth.
His name had been floated for jobs in the private sector, the office of lieutenant governor, and as a candidate for the Fifth Suffolk seat left vacant after the ouster of former state Rep. Carlos Henriquez. But, Barros said on Monday, "My true passion has been my work with the city." Read more
What's needed on Greenway parks: trash barrels, better care from DCR
Feb. 6, 2014
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This past weekend we were fortunate to have beautiful weather that allowed folks to get out and enjoy the Neponset River Greenway, one of the treasures of our community which connects Mattapan to Port Norfolk, and will have its missing links connected in the coming years to the tune of $14-plus million. I myself walked from Butler Street in Lower Mills to Port Norfolk. It was a great walk and I bumped into several Dorchester neighbors.
The overwhelming topic of conversation: The Greenway and the adjacent parks are a mess! Read more
Bus drivers, allies push for fired workers to be re-hired
Feb. 6, 2014
When school bus drivers, warring with the company that oversees the buses, went on strike in early October, in the midst of a mayoral election, they were largely on their own with little political support.
Marty Walsh and John Connolly, two candidates in the middle of a mayoral election, condemned their illegal action, widely described as a "wild cat" strike. A furious Mayor Thomas Menino demanded that they return to work as school officials scrambled to find other ways to get children to school that morning. Read more
SPRINT ON TO FILL WALSH SEAT: Strong field is reaching out to voters
Feb. 6, 2014
They're standing outside MBTA stations, shaking hands in frigid temperatures. They're hitting civic association meetings, coffee shops, and their neighbors' doors. And they have another three and a half weeks to go until voters hit the polls, again, in another Dorchester-centered special election.
Marty Walsh's ascension to the mayor's office has set off a small stampede for his seat. Five Democrats are on the ballot, joined by a write-in candidate, and with no Republicans running, whoever wins the March 4 primary will almost certainly coast in the April 1 general election. Read more
State officials tell workers to stay home today
Feb. 5, 2014
Update: The snow emergency and parking ban in the City of Boston will be lifted at 5 p.m.
Gov. Deval Patrick early Wednesday morning directed all non-essential executive branch employees not to report to work on Wednesday due to the arriving snowstorm and poor weather conditions. Read more
House sets table for vote on Rep. Henriquez
Feb. 3, 2014
The Massachusetts House on Monday set the ground rules for a potential vote to discipline incarcerated Rep. Carlos Henriquez, approving a procedural order that includes an allowance for Henriquez to address his colleagues before they pass judgement.
Henriquez has refused to resign as he appeals his Jan. 15 conviction on assault and battery charges. Read more
Task force outlines steps to reduce gun violence
Feb. 3, 2014
All private firearms sales should be completed through a licensed dealer, live-fire training should be required for those seeking a license, and the state should comply in a limited capacity with the National Instant Background Check System, according to the long-awaited recommendations of a team of experts advising House Speaker Robert DeLeo on gun policy. Read more
Mayor Walsh maintains he's staying neutral in 13th Suffolk House race
Mayor Marty Walsh on Friday restated that he won't be getting involved in the race to replace him in the state House of Representatives, after his mother and brother appeared at one hopeful's campaign kick-off in Fields Corner.
"I'm completely staying out of the race," Walsh said on his way into a speech to the New England Council at the Boston Harbor Hotel. Read more
Walsh talks St. Patrick's Day Parade discussions, school superintendent search
Jan. 31, 2014
Mayor Marty Walsh said during a radio appearance on Friday there are ongoing discussions about including pro-LGBT groups in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in South Boston. In an interview on WGBH's "Boston Public Radio," Walsh said he was hopeful that a compromise can be worked out, since there are fifty-plus days before the parade starts in March. Read more
Five Dems on ballot for Walsh's former House seat
Five Democrats will vie for the 13th Suffolk House seat left open after Savin Hill lawmaker Marty Walsh took the top job at City Hall. The candidates, according to Secretary of State William Galvin's office, are Liam Curran of Coffey Street, Gene Gorman of Hooper Street, Daniel Hunt of Pierce Avenue, PJ McCann of Savin Hill Avenue, and John O'Toole of 114 Minot St.
There are no Republicans on the ballot, meaning that whoever wins the March 4 Democratic primary will likely coast through the April 1 general special election. Read more


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APPLETON, Wis. (AP) -- Two brothers who were molested by a priest have dropped their claims for punitive damages against the Catholic Diocese of Green Bay.
Todd and Troy Merryfield said Wednesday that their civil fraud lawsuit against the diocese wasn't about money. Rather, The Post-Crescent reports, the Merryfields say it was to bring long-held secrets to light.
WLUK-TV reports an Outagamie County judge dismissed all claims for punitive damages against the diocese.
On Monday, a jury awarded the brothers $700,000 in compensatory damages.
The brothers alleged that the Diocese of Green Bay knew the Rev. John Feeney had a history of molesting children. Feeney was convicted of 2004 of sexually assaulting the Merryfields in 1978. The priest has been defrocked.
In a statement Wednesday, the diocese repeated its apology to the Merryfield family.
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An Aurora teenager was sentenced to 17 year in prison after he admitted to setting his 3-year-old niece on fire in 2009.
On Friday, Raymundo Herrera, 18, pleaded guilty to heinous battery in Kane County Court, and agreed to the 17-year sentence, the Kane County state's attorney's office said.
On Oct. 5, 2009, Herrera, of the 1200 block of Grove Street, was apparently upset that his niece interrupted him when he was listening to music so he sprayed lighter fluid on her and lit her on fire.
Herrera had been upstairs in the home with his niece, police said. After a short time, the girl ran down the stairs with her clothing on fire.
Two of the girl's female relatives, ages 19 and 50, extinguished the flames and called 911.
The girl suffered third-degree burns over 18 percent of her body, police said. She was taken to Rush-Copley Medical Center, then flown to Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood. She was initially listed in critical condition, but she did survive.
Police said Herrera left the home after relatives called 911 that evening, but was found by two of his family members walking in the neighborhood. He was brought back to the home and then arrested, police said.
Herrera had only been living at the home for a few weeks at the time of the incident and did not live there permanently.
Neighbors said the family was very nice and the girl with long, pretty hair was always smiling before the fire.
Herrera must serve at least 85 percent of his sentence. He will receive credit for 621 days he has already served in jail, according to court records. Herrera also faced attempted murder and aggravated domestic battery charges which were dropped Monday, according to court records.
Herrera also faced felony criminal damage to government property charges for allegedly damaging the fire sprinkler system in his jail cell. Those charges were dropped Friday, according to court records.


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Traffic and/or Beach Alerts
Please read for important Traffic and/or Beach Alerts on Sanibel Island.
Special Event Traffic Advisory Saturday, October 18thF.I.S.H. 10K Race
Due to the annual F.I.S.H. 10K Race, the following roads will be closed on Saturday, October 18th:
6:30 a.m. to *10:00 a.m. – Tarpon Bay Road from Periwinkle Way to West Gulf Drive
6:30 a.m. to *10:30 a.m. – Island Inn Road from Tarpon Bay Road to West Gulf Drive
6:30 a.m. to *8:15 a.m. – Eastbound Periwinkle Way from the Sanibel Community House to Casa Ybel Road
6:30 a.m. to *10:30 a.m. – Southbound Casa Ybel Road from Periwinkle Way to Tarpon Bay Road.
*Times are approximate and depend on the length of time for runners/walkers to clear the area.
Motorists are advised to be alert for PEDESTRIANS IN THIS AREA and should CAREFULLY FOLLOW LAW ENFORCEMENT INSTRUCTION AND EVENT TRAFFIC SIGNAGE. MOTORISTS CAN expect delays. Please plan your travel accordingly.
For information or questions regarding this traffic advisory, please contact the Sanibel Police Department at (239) 472-3111.
Sanibel Protects Sea Turtles: 2014 Nesting Season Guidelines Issued
With the "official" start of sea turtle nesting season just around the corner, the City of Sanibel, in partnership with the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF), is asking all residents and visitors to do their part in protecting these threatened and endangered species. On Sanibel, nesting and hatchling emergence typically occur between May 1st and October 31st and the rare opportunity to witness these events on a dark summer night is both an honor and a great responsibility.
The nesting ritual of the loggerhead sea turtle is one of the most remarkable natural phenomena occurring on Sanibel's Gulf beaches. This natural process has happened on Sanibel for centuries and our eleven miles of Gulf shoreline have more nesting activity than any other beach in Lee County. Sought by predators and susceptible to dehydration, sea turtle hatchlings have only a one in one thousand chance of survival. Human activities can further reduce that chance.
By following these simple guidelines, you can do your part to ensure the survival of these magnificent creatures:
- Turn off or shield lights near the beaches. Artificial beach lighting can inhibit female sea turtles from nesting and disorient hatchlings. Most beachfront lighting issues can be addressed by turning off all unnecessary lights, repositioning or modifying light fixtures, or closing blinds and drapes.
- Remove furniture and other items from the beach and dune area, when not in use, between the hours of 9:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. Items left on the beach including beach furniture, toys and trash may provide barriers to nesting or result in entanglement and predation of hatchlings.
- Level all sandcastles and fill any holes dug during play. These are fine during the day but may pose additional hazards at night. Please leave the beach as you found it, so that sea turtles and hatchlings are not hindered on their way to nest or to the water.
- Pick up all trash. Sea turtles mistakenly eat debris, especially plastic, which results in death.
- Honor the leash law. All dogs on the beach must be on a leash and not allowed to disturb nesting turtles or hatchlings.
Gulf-front property owners should make sure that their properties are in compliance with the City's sea turtle protection ordinances and ensure that artificial lighting from the property is not illuminating the beach (Sanibel Code Section 74-181—74-183, Section 126-996—126-1002). An easy way to test if your property is in compliance is to stand on the beach on a moonless night and look seaward. If you can see your shadow cast towards the water, there is too much light behind you. This light could potentially deter female turtles from nesting or disorient hatchlings as they emerge from the nest.
We look forward to another successful sea turtle nesting season and hope to uphold Sanibel's reputation as having one of the darkest and most "turtle friendly" beaches in the state. We ask for your continued compliance with City's sea turtle protection ordinances and remind all residents and visitors that violations of these ordinances may be subject to City, State, and/or Federal fines and penalties. Violations should be reported immediately to the Sanibel Police Department at (239) 472-3111, Sanibel Code Enforcement (239) 472-4136, or Natural Resources at (239) 472-3700.
For more information regarding sea turtles on Sanibel, please visit the City's website:
Sanibel residents and property owners can purchase their 2014 Sanibel Beach Parking Permits starting on Monday, October 14th at the Sanibel Recreation Center, 3880 Sanibel-Captiva Road, seven days a week during operating hours.
2014 Beach Parking Permits On Sale Monday, October 14th at the Sanibel Recreation Center
Sanibel residents and property owners can purchase their 2014 Sanibel Beach Parking Permits starting on Monday, October 14th at the Sanibel Recreation Center, 3880 Sanibel-Captiva Road, seven days a week during operating hours. Reminder: Beach Parking Permits will no longer be sold at the Sanibel Police Department.
To qualify for any Beach Parking Permit, please bring a valid vehicle registration for each vehicle AND a valid state issued identification or driver's license showing a Sanibel address or proof of Sanibel property ownership. Payment may be made via cash, check, MasterCard or Visa.
2014 Parking Permit Decals & Fees (Permits Valid through 11/30/2014)
"A" Resident Property Owner $12
(Resident and/or Sanibel Ad Valorem taxpayer property owner)
"B" Non-Resident Permit $90
(Non-resident/Non-Sanibel Ad Valorem taxpayer property owner)
"C" Restricted Permit $90
(Resident and Non-Resident)
"A/C" Resident Permit $102
"B/C" Non-Resident Permit $180
Decal Transfer or Reissue Fee $3 (Residential and Restricted)
General Parking Meter Rate $2 per hour or any fraction
General Parking at $2 per hour or "C" Permit required for parking at Gulfside City Park (Algier's), Boat Ramp and the Causeway Parking Lot
"A" Permit Parking only at Beach Access Lots 1 through 7 on West Gulf Drive.
The Sanibel Recreation Center is open Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Click here for a map of all locations Beach Parking Permits are valid.
Click here for the Beach Parking Permit application.
The Sanibel Recreation Center is located at 3880 Sanibel-Captiva Road. Daily, weekly, semi-annual and annual memberships are available. For more information call the Sanibel Recreation Center at (239) 472-0345 or visit our web site at www.mysanibel.com
Dog Leash Law Informational Educational Flyer (pdf 20.20 kB)
Please read this education flyer for regulations regarding the dog leash law on Sanibel and beaches.