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Factors that can preclude MUS development include low available aquifer storage; low hydraulic conductivity; high probability of clogging during recharge; anticipated loss of recharge water; anticipated degradation of water quality due to physical, chemical, or biological processes, and anticipated changes in patterns of potentiometric gradients that would adversely affect existing water supplies.
The significance of these factors must be considered on a case-by-case basis. Depending on the operational goals of the MUS system, some of these negative factors may be acceptable provided regulatory requirements are met. Addressed briefly in Chapter 6 and not covered here are operational issues that affect MUS viability.
This chapter reviews the status of knowledge on the hydrogeology of recharge, storage and recovery processes as they relate to MUS. The chapter includes discussion of the hydrological properties of the geological formation to be used for storage, the aquifer boundary conditions, recharge and recovery methods to be used, and potential impacts of the MUS system on the groundwater flow and aquifer integrity. In addition, knowledge gaps and research needs related to the hydrogeology of MUS systems are identified.
A requirement for the success of an MUS system is a comprehensive understanding of the hydrogeological properties of the aquifer to be used for storage. An aquifer is a layer, formation, or group of formations of permeable rock or sediment saturated with water and with a degree of permeability that allows water to be withdrawn or injected (Fetter, 2001; Marsily, 1986; Lohman et al., 1972). Sand and gravel layers, sandstone, and carbonate rocks usually form aquifers. This section describes hydraulic and hydrogeologic properties of aquifers, including flow and storage characteristics, and discusses aquifer classification with emphasis on considerations that are important to MUS.
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How do I get my in-laws to stop dropping baby hints?
My in-laws constantly make comments about wanting a grandchild. My husband and I have been trying for a baby for about a year, and their comments are annoying and hurtful. I've politely asked them to stop but they continue to drop baby hints.
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Be thankful your inlaws are nice about this. My mother in law has been absolutely cruel about my husband and I not having children. She's from a very Catholic family and does not understand that we don't have the money after buying a house and I have had some serious health issues. After miscarrying 3 times she decided it would nice to take me baby shopping, over to her friends house who just had a baby, and tell the family infront of me how I was delaying on having children... I went off in huge rage screaming at her and everyone else that if I got pregnant again I was having an abortion and they could forget us having children because I wasn't raising a child with a bunch of cruel psychopaths. We have barely spoken since. My hubby and I are planning on trying again next year and after this his family is to no longer having anything to do with our children. Good luck!!!posted 02/26/2008 by a BabyCenter Member
we started saying, well, but we're enjoying the practicing so much.. and we flat out said (when we were both virgins and we were asked when we were having a baby) umm later! We're not even married yet! I finally let someone have it one day. Now it's brought up again because we're thinking of ttc, just thinking about thinking about it really and they've jumped all over the topic again. I'm hoping I think to start trying later this summer or fall and then it will be time to tell during thanksgiving or christmas. and we just moved a couple of states away so it should be easy to hide if it works out.. Just tell them flat out either you just like sex or that you're hurt by them saying anything. i have a couple of friends that havent had any luck and i told my mil that, and that when and if a first trimester was up, then she'd find out. she said fair enough.posted 06/07/2007 by mujma5
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The Teen Research Underwater Explorers (T.R.U.E . Dive Team) is a 501(c)3, non-profit volunteer organization that was founded in 2010 to teach young men and women about the ocean, using hands-on underwater marine science. These young men and women also take what they learn and use it to work with and mentor Gold Star Kids (GSK) and Kids of Wounded Veterans. These hands-on experiences are designed to promote science, active stewardship, conservation of our oceans and coasts, while also building leadership skills, character skills and learning to appreciate the sacrifice and service that our Veterans and their families have made.
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Posted: 14:31 2014-11-11 Comment
Mark Flory
REMINDER Thursdays meeting at Bill Jacksons 6:30PM, bring your dive gear and $10.00 for tank rental. We will be practicing buoyancy skills, frog kick, modified frog kick and backwards kick. We can review any questions you might have with your ongoing NITROX test in the class room after Mark S and Julie cover other TRUE topics.
Posted: 13:32 2014-08-19 Comment
Mark Flory
Don't forget our meeting tonight 6:30 at Bill Jacksons. You can leave your dive gear at home as we will be reviewing Nitrox skills in the classroom. ( Bring a calculator if you don't have one on your phone )
Posted: 7:39 2014-07-31 Comment
Mark Flory
Coral and I will be diving at Hudson Grotto this Saturday @ 9:00AM with Dive Heroes Inc. They have some wounded vets doing their open water check out dives and could use our help. If anyone from TRUE wants to come they would welcome our support. Message me for more info if you are interested.
Posted: 20:18 2014-07-16 Comment
Mark Flory
Our next meeting will be July 31 18:30-2030. At Bill Jacksons. We will be teaching NAUI Nitrox in the classroom this meeting so you can leave your dive gear at home.
Posted: 7:46 2014-07-15 Comment
Mark Flory
Congratulations from the TRUE Dive Team!!! https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10152520332974168&id=163141994167
Posted: 16:10 2014-06-24 Comment
Mark Flory
Good times with TFD https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=729354917111283&id=100001103444819
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Julie Vecchio
TRUE divers & AAUS certified adults- I am looking for a diver to come out on a research trip on Wednesday (one day. Out of st pete. Diving for a USF project). Because of the short notice this is probably only going to be possible for those over18. Can anyone help out? Gage Flory Charlie Bigby?
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Posted: 7:52 2014-06-22 Comment
Mark Flory
Some of the TFD families first open water checkout dives on West Sambo Reef in Key West https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=727747207272054&id=100001103444819
Posted: 10:22 2014-06-21 Comment
Mark Flory
It was a honor for the TRUE Dive Team to be included in this group of American Heroes. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10152511982254168&substory_index=0&id=163141994167
Posted: 7:12 2014-06-21 Comment
Julie Vecchio
Hey College kids, check this out! Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) in Key Largo, FL is now accepting applications for the Fall 2014 Marine Conservation Internship. ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP: REEF's Marine Conservation Internship provides an in-depth look into REEF's Volunteer Fish Survey Project and Invasive Lionfish Program. Geared towards college-age individuals, the internship provides an array of diverse experiences including scientific diving, outreach and education, data collection and management, non-profit operations, and public speaking. During the four-month long internship, you will have many opportunities to dive and volunteer with partner organizations in the Florida Keys and South Florida. Visit www.REEF.org/internship to learn more and apply. Application deadline is June 30, 2014. For more information, contact Martha Klitzkie at email@example.com or call 305-852-0030
Posted: 17:04 2014-06-07 Comment
Mark Flory
Gage "working" as a Dive Master today.
Posted: 16:26 2014-06-07 Comment
Mark Flory
Rescue open water training is going to be this Sunday , 1:30PM . We will meet at Paradise Nutrition and walk to the beach from there. Bring water , your gear with one tank and $ 7.00 if you want a smoothie from Paradise. This should be fun :) (19455 Gulf Blvd #9, Indian 19455 Gulf Blvd #9, Indian Shores, FL 33785)
Posted: 17:57 2014-05-16 Comment
Julie Vecchio
TRUE Divers-Canterbury School of St. Petersburg has some summer opportunities for marine-themed high school internships if you are interested. You would be working with kids in their day camp programs & earning community service hours: Marine Science Camps • 6/9- 6/13: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Grades PK4 –2 *Half Day Session 1 • 6/16- 6/20: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Grades 4 – 8 • 6/23– 6/27: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Grades K– 4 Session 1 • 7/28– 8/1: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Grades K– 4 Session 2 • 8/4- 8/8: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Grades PK4- 2 * Half Day Session 2 ROV Camp • 7/21– 7/25 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM for Grades 3 -8 * Full Day Contact: Mrs. Jenna Cummings firstname.lastname@example.com The Canterbury School of Florida 990- 62nd Ave NE, Saint Petersburg FL 33702
Posted: 9:27 2014-05-13 Comment
Mark Flory
ALCON, We will be having a meeting this Thursday, 6:30PM at Bill Jacksons. Libby Carnahan will be reviewing skills for Great Goliath Grouper Count. We will be practicing confined water rescue skills. Please bring bathing suit and dive gear. Please don't forget to bring $10.00 for tank rental. See you there.
Posted: 9:46 2014-05-12 Comment
Libby Carnahan
This summer, Florida Sea Grant in Pinellas County is offering the Ranger Naturalist Program for youth ages 15-18, a service learning program at Weedon Island for students to earn volunteer hours and leadership experience that can be applied towards Bright Futures Scholarships. There will be an overview of the program this Saturday, May 10th at 10am. For more information, see https://rangernaturalist2014.eventbrite.com
Posted: 8:49 2014-05-07 Comment
Mark Flory
ALCON There will be a mandatory NAUI FA/CPR Class next Saturday 10:00AM at FWC in St Petersburg. The charge will be $75 + a book if you don't already have one. ( books are $21.00 ) See you there.
Posted: 8:41 2014-04-26 Comment
Mark Flory
Reminder Next T.R.U.E. Dive Team Meeting will be April 24 , 6:30-9:00PM at Bill Jacksons. Please bring bathing suit and dive gear. Please don't forget to bring $10.00 for tank rental. T.R.U.E. Tee-shirts will be available for $10.00 each T.R.U.E. Challenge coins will be available for $5.00 Please bring your dive log also
Posted: 11:16 2014-04-23 Comment
Mark Flory
Next T.R.U.E. Dive Team Meeting will be April 24 , 6:30-9:00PM at Bill Jacksons. Please bring bathing suit and dive gear. Please don't forget to bring $10.00 for tank rental. T.R.U.E. Tee-shirts will be available for $10.00 each T.R.U.E. Challenge coins will be available for $5.00
Posted: 17:16 2014-04-15 Comment
Mark Flory
Reef Monitoring Symposium Tonight 7:30 St Petersburg College Clearwater Campus 2465 Drew Street. Clearwater, FL 33765 - Fine Arts Auditorium
Posted: 9:31 2014-04-10 Comment
David Palandro
What do we do when we don't have the TRUE Dive Team Explorers with us? We dive to 200'.
Posted: 14:09 2014-04-06 Comment
Mark Flory
Some of the TRUE leadership wreck diving.
Posted: 7:42 2014-04-08 Comment
Sean Patterson
https://www.facebook.com/events/640816005985003/?context=create&source=49 Come join Reef Monitoring on Thursday April 10th for a great update on our research as well as some special guests. This is a free public event and refreshments are provided. It's a great chance to interact directly with our scientists and see what we are up to. Special guest speakers for this symposium are Dr. Angela Collins with FWC on her upcoming Hogfish assesment and Chuck Mangio with the Pinellas County Artificial Reef Program. He's a good guy to talk to! Hope to see you guys there!
Posted: 9:03 2014-03-28 Comment
Linzi Cross
Just dove Horseshoe Reef and saw some of the CRF staghorn coral we monitored for spawning. It seemed strange to be diving there during the day 😊
Posted: 9:18 2014-03-22 Comment
Mark Flory
This may be something we want to attend as a group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/reefmonitoring/permalink/747779471907036/
Posted: 12:08 2014-03-14 Comment
Linzi Cross
TRUE Divers- Here is an opportunity to do an underwater cleanup at Ft. DeSoto Park next Sat, March 15th and to build a long-term relationship with a local organization. I am volunteering as a diver and would love to see some of you there! http://www.projectaware.org/action/tampa-bay-florida-march-15-dive-against-debris
Posted: 14:11 2014-03-07 Comment
Libby Carnahan
TRUE Dive Team, Parents and Friends. Come on out Thursday, March 6th for a Salty Topics you are sure to enjoy "Hook, Line, and Sink Em: A Study of Fish Descending Methods." The presentation will include a hands on look at various fishing tools that are in the experimental phase. Register online at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/salty-topics-hook-line-sink-em-a-study-of-fish-descending-methods-tickets-10086734695?aff=eorg
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Jay Easterbrook
Divetech's new Light-in-Motion Blue lights on fluorescent night dive at Lighthouse Point's shore dive in Grand Cayman.
Posted: 11:55 2013-06-25 Comment
Libby Carnahan
Missing Capitol Hill Oceans Week, CHOW. Fond memories of touring our nations Capitol with 20 youth and leaders. Amazing we all made it on and off the subways in unison :-).
Posted: 19:11 2013-06-05 Comment
Peter Friedman
Notice to all divers. The state with the help of UF is conducting a survey on the health of our fishery. This originally went out to only fishing license holders both commercial and private. The diving community was not being represented. Please take the time to read this letter and also answer the survey. The other stake holders in this have had this for more than a week already so time is of the essence. In other words please do this ASAP. Also Please share this anyway you can. If you have any questions please give us a call. Peter Friedman Stuart Dive Shop 772-600-8288 Dear Diving Community Member I am writing to ask for your help with a survey that we are conducting with the Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Program at the University of Florida. We are looking to hear from members of the diving community about their views and experiences regarding the goliath grouper and its management. You are receiving this email because you are listed as the contact for a dive shop or club. We would appreciate if you could forward this email to your customers, members, and other contacts or post the survey link on your website. Of course, we would also like you to complete the survey yourself! Survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LQSWRVP (This link can be forwarded or posted on a website) Your own and your customers' or members' responses to this survey are very important and will be presented to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic Fisheries Management Councils to help inform in their decisions on the future management of the goliath grouper. For more information on this survey and the goliath grouper please visit http://www.aquaticresources.org/goliath.html We appreciate your time and consideration. It's only through the generous help of people like you that our research into stakeholder perspectives on goliath grouper can be successful and help inform management decision making. Many thanks, Kai Lorenzen Professor of Fisheries Science University of Florida Email: firstname.lastname@example.com Phone: 352-273-3646 Web: http://sfrc.ufl.edu/people/faculty/lorenzen/
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Jana Tallent
Looking to get some more information about this group for my 13 year old son....is their someone I can call or email? I checked out the website, it lead me here to be able to contact someone. Any help would be appreciated :)
Posted: 6:47 2013-04-24 Comment
Celine Viravong
was there a meeting tonight? tried to get in but the doors were locked!
Posted: 17:57 2013-04-15 Comment
Libby Carnahan
Happy New Year to all! We will NOT be holding a January Dry Meeting. We will send an email out soon with the date, time, and location of the February Dry Meeting.
Posted: 17:37 2013-01-15 Comment
Kahealani Wailani
Merry Christmas everyone from my family to yours! Hope u guys have a blessed day! &miss diving with u folks. Love Bebe<3
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Nike may have been the first to realize that the space in between smartphones and smartwatches is about to get uncomfortably tight, but it certainly won't be the last.
Nike Fuelband software may be headed for the Apple iWatch, sources say.
Nike reportedly made an abrupt exit from the crowded wearable technology market Friday. The sportswear giant fired much of the team responsible for the development of its FuelBand and shelved plans for a new version of the fitness tracker, CNET reports. Up to 55 people from Nike's 70-member hardware team were let go from the company Thursday.
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, unless you're wearing a device that tracks your every step. As the major players in the tech industry debuted new products at CES 2014 in Las Vegas this week, the Mashable team was there on the ground to bring you a firsthand look at the gadgets and speakers that generated buzz. The jam-packed event tested our reporters mentally, and the spread-out venue tested their fitness levels as they briskly walked to and from the wealth of events.
With so many wristband fitness trackers on the market and new versions rolling out at what seems like a weekly rate, it's hard to keep track of which does what. Nike has been a leader in the space with its Fuelband lineup, but along with Jawbone and Fitbit, it's looking for more ways to stand out and really help its users get up and get moving. And fortunately for the company -- and of course, its users -- Nike nails all of the above with its latest iteration, the Nike+ Fuelband SE.
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William A. Adams Daybook
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> Historical Note
Historical Note
During the 1870s, William A. Adams maintained a blacksmithing shop close to the intersection of Walnut and Hickory Streets in Springfield, Mass. His trade ran from farriery to repairing iron work, wheels, and wagons, and situated as he was near the southern end of Watershops Pond, one of the industrial centers of the city, his customers ranged from local residents to manufacturing firms, the city, and the Armory.


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Spiritual unfoldment is attained by proper guidance from a spiritual teacher and sustained effort by the spiritual student. Through gradual flowering of the inner personality one reaches the goal, knowledge of the Self, realization of God, peace eternal.
Truly interested & sincere seekers of spirituality may contact Swami Ishatmananda, President, Vivekananda Vedanta Society of Chicago to receive guidance from him.
Appeal for donations
The Vivekananda Vedanta Society of Chicago, established in 1930, is dedicated to bringing home the eternal message of Vedanta to humanity without discriminating about caste, culture, gender, language, nationality, or religion.
Through personal interviews, talks, lectures, seminars, inter-faith meetings, spiritual retreats, and religious celebrations we aim to translate into action the lofty philosophy of Swami Vivekananda — to make people aware of their inner divinity and to help them to manifest it in every moment of life.
We are a branch of the Ramakrishna Order. Swami Ishatmananda, a monk of the Order, is the Minister and is available for interviews by appointment.
Vedanta states that the underlying substance
behind all phenomena, names, and forms is one.
A few thousand years ago, the scriptures of India affirmed
Truth is one. The wise call it by
different names.
Vedanta asserts that we are in essence divine — that our Real Self is that One, Eternal, Divine Spirit. In the words of Swami Vivekananda,
Each soul is potentially
divine.The goal is to manifest this divinity by
controlling nature, external and internal. Do this
either by work, or worship, or psychic control, or
philosophy - by one, or more, or all of these - and
be free. This is the whole of religion. Doctrines, or
dogmas, or rituals, or books, or temples, or forms,
are but secondary.
Vedanta does not ask us to believe in any particular form or idea of God, or subscribe to any particular religion — it only asks that we be bold and sincere in our search for the Truth. It says that religion is not dogma or doctrine, but must be verified and experienced and that this experience of the Truth, of one's real Self, is the ultimate goal of life.
"We want to lead mankind to the place where
there is neither the Vedas, nor the Bible, nor the
Koran; yet this has to be done by harmonising the
Vedas, the Bible and the Koran. Mankind ought to be
taught that religions are but the varied expressions
of The Religion, which is Oneness, so that each may
choose that path that suits him best."
Read more...
Spread over 100 acres, the Vivekananda Retreat located in Ganges, Michigan, was established in 1971 as a retreat facility - a place for spiritual seekers who wish to withdraw into solitude and engage in prayer, study, and meditation.
Each month there are lectures by Swami Ishatmananda. In addition, between the months of
May and October, there are spiritual retreats on
various topics by monks from other Vedanta centers. The
facility is also available to those who wish to
organize their own events.
Read more...
We are happy to resume a wide variety of Yoga and Meditation classes starting from January 2015. Please visit the Yoga page to view more information and register.
The new issue of our e-zine Chicago Calling has been published. This month's issue has an editorial on "Sri Ramakrishna in Three Forms", articles by Swami Chetanananda on Swamiji's "Transformation From Narendranath to Vivekananda" and by Swami Sarvarupananda on Swamiji as the "Embodiment of Selfless Service." The talks were given at our "Chicago Calling" program last year. The issue also contains inspiring stories of courage and strength, and in addition we continue the series of articles on "Better Health Through Yoga" and "How To Be A Better Student". You can read the ezine online or download a pdf to read offline.
Do you have any comments, or suggestions for our ezine? Please email us
"Help and not fight. Assimilation and not destruction. Harmony and Peace and not dissension."
It was 120 years ago that Swami Vivekananda gave this call to humanity from the platform of the World's Parliament of Religions held in Chicago in 1893.
His 150th birth anniversary was celebrated in a grand manner from November 6th to 11th.
We thank you all for your cooperation, participation, and help.
For a detailed report of the historic event, look here.
Read views of the event from monastics, attendees, and volunteers. Write to us if you would like to share your experience.
A book "Chicago and Vivekananda" on the people and places associated with Vivekananda in Chicago is now available in our bookstore for $10. A commemorative fleece with the Chicago Calling logo is also available for $50.
We will be announcing soon the availability of DVDs of the program.
Though the celebration is over, the service is not. The call that Vivekananda gave is a unique one — a human by serving another human can become God.
This service is spiritual and not ordinary. Who can serve? In the words of Vivekananda:
A hundred thousand men and women, fired with the zeal of holiness, fortified with eternal faith in the Lord, and nerved to lion's courage by their sympathy for the poor and the fallen and the downtrodden, ...
And what type of service?
... go over the length and breadth of the land, preaching the gospel of salvation, the gospel of help, the gospel of social raising-up — the gospel of equality.
The masses must be awakened first. Let them have full meals and they will work out their own salvation.
And how shall we do this? Read here
Our history is inextricably tied with the history
of Chicago and the World's Columbian Exposition of
1893. It was the 1893 Columbian Exposition's Parliament of Religions that a young
monk named Vivekananda burst upon the Western world
and it was given to Chicago to first receive his
..message to the West as Buddha had a message to
the East. Numerous places in and around Chicago
are filled with his memories and footprints. Read
here about places
and people associated with Swami Vivekananda in
To know more about the history of the Vedanta Society, look here. You can also view a brief documentary video.
Sunday Service
Meditation: Yoga Aphorisms of Patanjali
October 19, 11 a.m.
Swami Ishatmananda
Panchama Veda
October 21, 7:30 p.m.
Swami Ishatmananda
Kena Upanishad
October 24, 7:30 p.m.
Swami Varadananda
Meditation: Yoga Aphorisms
October 19
Swami Ishatmananda
Kena Upanishad
October 17
Swami Varadananda
Panchama Veda
October 14
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"Is man an insignificant thing? He can think of God, he can think of the Infinite, while other living beings cannot." -
"The Kingdom of Heaven is within you." -
"The Kingdom of Heaven is within us. God is within us. He is the Soul of our souls. See Him in your own soul. That is practical religion. That is freedom." -


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A new report from the Business Software Alliance says 57% of all PC owners admit to pirating software. The statistic is based on survey responses, and is being touted as a reason to crack down further on piracy. The report claims the $63.4 billion worth of software was pirated in 2011, a significant jump on […]17


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If you're looking for a small metal-connector nailer, Senco just might have the ticket. The Joist Pro 150 is all about size. Weighing barely over 4-1/2 pounds, with a nose-to-rear length of 12 inches, this gun is designed for use in tight spaces. The trade-off is that it can shoot only 1-1/2-inch nails (from .131 to .162 in diameter) – but that should take care of most of your fastening needs. To assist with placement, the tip of the nail protrudes from the nose of the gun, allowing you to put it right where you want it. A larger model, the Joist Pro 250, shoots 1-1/2- and 2-1/2-inch nails and uses a stylus to locate the hole. Both tools have dry-fire lockout and a rafter hook.
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A spa can be a refuge from the chaos of a busy life or from the chaos of a city slowly being overtaken by hyperintelligent children. Escape the madness with this Groupon.
The Deal
$129 for a Spa Package (Up to $305 Total Value)
- 60-minute Swedish massage with hot stones (an $80 value)
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- 50-minute facial of your choice (up to an $85 value)
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- Chilled wine

Massage is the spa's specialty, and a massage of the foot manipulates pressure points that inspire a feeling of well-being throughout the body. The body wraps are designed to help slenderize the body while relaxing the mind. Facial options include the customized facial, the lavender facial, and the vitamin C facial. Read more about the treatments here.

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A waterfall babbles over stones and splashes plants outside. Inside the themed private rooms set the scene for massage and holistic therapies. Touch of Class Day Spa's serene decor and skilled technicians have caught the eyes of many. Even former Coral Springs mayor Scott Brook praises the place, echoing the state emperor in saying, "I love coming to Touch of Class. I love everything about the place from the moment I walk in: The fragrance is wonderful, the service is excellent."
The spa specializes in couples massage, though it also offers custom and clinical facials, body wraps and scrubs, and waxing. Duos can settle down for a side-by-side massage in the garden-themed couples room or step into the second floor's Moroccan couples room, where swaths of vivid fabric billow out from the ceiling. Indian, Hawaiian, Japanese, and Thai treatment rooms also swaddle clients in exotic patterns and ambiances.
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Here's what Wolfram|Alpha said about changes it's made since its launch:
Let me sum up what really matters:
Here's what Wolfram|Alpha said about changes it's made since its launch:
Let me sum up what really matters:
In a study released today by advertising research firm Dynamic Logic, research shows that bigger isn't always better in online advertising. In fact, page-framing ads, like leaderboards and skyscrapers, were less effective than "half banners" (234 x 60) and rectangles (180 x 150).
However, the most important factor influencing ad effectiveness is the creative quality of the ad, according to Dynamic Logic SVP Ken Mallon, although if the creative quality is the same, then ad size is a "significant" influence, according to MediaPost.
Why do smaller ads perform better?
The Dynamic Logic researchers said the reason is that the smaller format display ads are far more integrated into the content of Web pages, and consequently are more effective at "driving online ad awareness and purchase intent."
Let's face it—everyone wants to be popular, at least when it comes to business. And these days, you can't deny Twitter is popular (or at least it sounds popular with all the media attention it's getting—though that may be about to change). So you can't really blame other companies for a little envy.
Especially when that company is a perennial second in almost everything they do. Yahoo looks like the latest Twitter wannabe, according to Matt McGee at Search Engine Land, and you can see it in so many areas. All of their social pursuits seem to resemble the most popular microblogging service in some way, including:
I love Twitter. I've also personally met co-founder Biz Stone, and he's a great guy. That said, it does appear that they've strayed from their normal play book and are instead reading from the lesser-known Clue(less) Train Manifesto.
If bad news comes in threes, let's hope that the recent DDoS attack, directional blindness, and today's trademark faux pas, complete Twitter's trifecta of incompetence.
After scaring the snot out of Twitter application developers–with its announced plans to trademark the term "tweet"–it now seems that the USPTO has rejected the application. It appears that at least three other companies submitted their "tweet" trademark applications before Twitter, and as Sam Johnston succinctly puts it…
…Twitter has a snowflake's chance in hell of securing a monopoly over the word "Tweet"
Sometimes I cheat on you.
I'm sorry.
You see, I don't always live and breathe search, social, and reputation. I'm also passionate about Hawaii and, well, I cheat on you by moonlighting as the photographer for GoVisitHawaii.com.
Well, today I get to blend my two favorite topics thanks to news that you can now get Google in the Hawaiian language.
Keola Donaghy of the Ke Haka 'Ula O Ke'elikolani College of Hawaiian Language estimates he spent 100 hours creating the translation…Keola provided Hawaiian versions of 2,500 "strings" — words, sentences or paragraphs used by Google's search engine.
Right now, you have two choices. Use the web version–which is limited to providing instructions in Hawaiian, but results in English–or add the Hawaiian version to your Safari browser and get the full Hawaiian experience,
In a move that can be considered either brilliant or desperate at the same time, readers of Entertainment Weekly magazine (you know the one that has paper and that ink stuff ) will get an actual video ad in their magazine. This isn't the Daily Prophet that Harry Potter and his ilk read but it is something that at least makes you take notice.
The Financial Times reports on a collaborative effort between Pepsi and CBS
The willingness to spend on such a promotion highlights the radical means marketers are employing to reach consumers at a time when a growing number of people are using new technologies such as digital video recorders to avoid ads.
Are you a YouTube junkie? Apparently there are a lot of them out there. According to a Wall Street Journal Digits article and comScore there over 100 million YouTube users in the US that average watching 68 videos per month. Wow. I certainly keep that average down but I suppose watching just over 2 videos a day, every day of the month is reasonable. I prefer to think of it as a little lame (don't people have something better to do?) but that is just my opinion.
So if you are YouTube what would your next move be? Of course they are working on the advertising and further monetization model. What goes hand in hand with that though is figuring out a way to make that average number of videos watched increase so more ads can be served and more money can be made. Makes sense but how to do it?
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Earlier today Bun tweeted, "Co-teaching Hip Hop and Religious Studies at Rice University this spring! Undergrads enroll!" along with a photo (seen in miniature to your left) of his university I.D. Bernard Freeman! Distinguished Lecturer! Rice University: now officially the trillest school in the US News & World Report's top 50. [HipHopWired]


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Title: Fuuuu, Halloween Game Review Troubles
Posted: October 26, 2012 (05:53 PM)
So I have one "horror"-themed game left to review that I'll be submitting the last day of October, but I keep running into problems. The game I originally intended to do was Majora's Mask, since, you know, the theme of the moon crashing and the various masks worn. But I didn't want to rush through the game for the sake of a review, so I went for something else.
That's when I decided on PS1's Reloaded, sequel to Loaded. I did this purely on the notion of the crazy character designs and ultra violence, plus I wanted to review the sequel. However, I ran into two problems, the first being that the game really sucks, and that's an amazing accomplishment considering the first game wasn't hot in the first place. The second issue came as I made it halfway through Reloaded: my PlayStation controller's d-pad crapped out. Keep in mind, this game was published before Sony released the analog controller.
So now I'm in this situation of having to search for a last minute replacement, and I have one particular game in mind... but I won't name it. If that somehow goes to crap, too, I guess it's off to Xbox Live Arcade games. Hopefully there's a suitable one I can find.
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Title: (offensive post) I really hate the Internet sometimes...
Posted: October 15, 2012 (10:53 AM)
"Telling a rape joke harms no one, there's no victim."
Someone actually said this. My head is numb.
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Title: Man, time flies by....
Posted: August 21, 2012 (12:35 AM)
"Interestingly, writing this review gave me the craving to review Sonic the Hedgehog 2." - Me
I had this quote in the back of my head for a while, and I always thought it was something I wrote at the end of 2011... I checked, and I actually wrote it in 2010. Wow.
Oh, guess what game I'm reviewing next. >_>
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Title: So my first three 2012 games happened to be Capcom titles
Posted: March 31, 2012 (12:03 PM)
I'm greatly disturbed by this.
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Title: Three months into the year, I finally bought a 2012 game.
Posted: March 04, 2012 (11:08 PM)
I thought it'd take longer, honestly.
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Title: Conclusion: Everyone's a Sonic fan.
Posted: March 03, 2012 (10:39 PM)
After playing various Sonic games for the past two decades and listening to various opinions on Sonic, whether they're from followers or just gamers, I've come to the conclusion that everyone is a Sonic fan. Whenever a new Sonic game comes out, there's always a "passionate" debate or conversation, 99% of the time when I'm not looking for one, about what each gamer's favorite Sonic game is.
Surprisingly, it's actually really different from one another. And they will stand by that game, defending it from disagreers, and dismissing the rest of the games in the series as crap, stating the series is dead and will never return to its former glory (i.e. their favorite Sonic game). This has been going on for nearly two decades, and I really doubt it's going to stop as long as more Sonic games are released.
Of course, this could apply to any other game franchise, but the Sonic fanbase seems disturbingly "faithful" in their beliefs. Downright creepy. I wish not to provide examples in order to keep my sanity.
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Title: Painful Quote of the Day 3
Posted: January 11, 2012 (12:49 PM)
it;'s like a hardcore version of megaman
Someone commenting on Power Blade for the NES.
Title: Painful Quote of the Day 2
Posted: December 25, 2011 (04:02 AM)
...I wonder if it's worth it to buy a used XBOX just for this game (Onechanbara) and DOAX.
Merry Christmas!
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Title: Painful Quote of the Day
Posted: December 18, 2011 (10:00 PM)
It's from the early 1980s... people were more easily amused and impressed back then.
Title: So I wasn't aware some DJ Hero turntables were defective
Posted: November 28, 2011 (10:34 PM)
Guess what I got today! :|
I've wanted to play both games for a long damn time, but I just couldn't stomach the original price range for both the game and turntable controller. However, I finally decided to get one when I saw the DJ Hero 2 bundle going for under $30 new, plus DJ Hero 1 standalone disc for $15 new. So I got everything for about the price of a new game, which I thought was an awesome deal.
Then I tried playing with the turntable, and every single button was working fine.... except for the crossfader. The thing, by default, would shift to the right. At first, I thought I goofed up by fiddling with the controller as I was turning on the system, but after several attempts and methods, it was actually just the controller being crapped out before use.
This meant I could only play the game on the easy difficulty, since it excluded the crossfader segments. It's not bad, really, but I KNOW I'm missing out on the game's full potential by not playing on higher difficulties. I'd return it, but in a fit of semi-rage, I kinda broke off a piece from the controller. So much for that. >_<
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Title: Because when I think of awesome Black Friday deals...
Posted: November 26, 2011 (01:14 PM)
I dream about that sweet Sailing Simulator deal. Hell yeah!
Title: Having the same issue with my Otomedius review as I did with my Deathsmiles one...
Posted: November 13, 2011 (01:46 PM)
I know what I wanna write, but I'm just so on and off when actually typing it. I think I'm officially burnt out on making shoot-em-up reviews for the year. XD
Must finish review.... must... not be tempted to... play.... Metal Gear Solid HD Collection! Gwah!
Update 1: First paragraph done. Time to eat some delivered pizza.
Update 2 (Nov. 13 - 8:33pm est): Still only one paragraph.
Update 3 (Nov. 14 - 12:44am est): Three paragraphs. >_>
Update 4 (Nov. 15 - 7:11pm est): Woke up from a nap since I only slept 2 hours this morning before going to work. Still only three paragraphs.
Update 5 (Nov. 17 - 2:59pm est): Five paragraphs done. After getting off work, I'm gonna finish this sucker and hopefully get it up this week.
Update 6 (Nov. 18 - 5:08am est): Think I'm done, but I'll probably read through the thing a few times before submission to be sure.
Title: Otomedius Excellent has grown on me a bit...
Posted: November 09, 2011 (01:39 AM)
I didn't want to judge the game based on that one completed experience, so I forced myself to play it a few more times. It's actually not a bad shoot-em-up. And after playing the game for 2 days, I just realized the Y button also works as a charged attack... Helped quite a bit in some situations. >_>
I still think the characters' hit boxes stink.
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Title: Otomedius Excellent has one of the worst hit boxes I've seen in a recent shoot-em-up...
Posted: November 07, 2011 (07:56 PM)
Konami, how do you fuck up something that hasn't been a huge issue in various Gradius games and spin-offs for the past 26 years?
Title: You've experienced too many Sonic games when...
Posted: November 01, 2011 (07:53 PM)
You shit bricks hearing a Super Sonic Racing remix playing as you race against Knuckles in Green Hill.
Mah gawd, Sonic Generations.
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Title: Hallows/Hollows...
Posted: October 30, 2011 (02:52 PM)
I've reread that review many times, and yet I've never noticed that mistake until after I submitted it. x_X
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Title: Dontcha hate when...
Posted: October 27, 2011 (12:39 PM)
You wanna write a review, know EXACTLY what you wanna write, what every paragraph is going to be about... yet you just don't want to actually write/type it out?
I'm having one of those weeks.
I have the first paragraph down, but that was written 4 days ago. I could've had this done by now and moved on to something else. Now I have Daytona USA distracting me, too. XP
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Title: Guardian Heroes & Radiant Silvergun: The urge to play still there?
Posted: October 12, 2011 (09:34 PM)
So I've known Radiant Silvergun has been available on Live Arcade for a few weeks now, and Guardian Heroes just came out this Wednesday, yet I'm not exactly rushing, nor excited to play either games. I've played and enjoyed the Saturn version of GH many times in the past, and the prospect of playing this with other people online should sound awesome, but I don't seem motivated to download the title. Same goes for RS, which has been regarded by many as one of the best shooters ever.
Am I the only one feeling this way? Maybe all the hype for the games, especially for RS, has desensitized me. Anyone else here download either title? Don't get me wrong, I still think it's great that new generations get to play these titles without having to pay an arm and a leg for a console and working disc on ebay. I'm just curious for thoughts.
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Title: Ace Combat: Assault Horizon First Impression:
Posted: October 11, 2011 (11:55 PM)
Screw playing and reviewing Drill Dozer, I haven't had this much fun with an Ace Combat game since 5!
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Title: Just finished viewing X-Men: First Class..... Lotsa Spoiler Observations
Posted: October 01, 2011 (01:46 AM)
Maybe I'm blind, but in a movie with a theme of diversity... I only saw one black guy. And he's the first mutant to die, too. You didn't even get to see his full death, since it cuts away when he was about to explode. I thought, "Well, okay, this is a PG-13 movie", until I remembered people were being teleported into the sky and dropped to their deaths a few minutes earlier. And later, you see the second mutant death, where Magneto plows a coin through Kevin Bacon's head, the entire segment, up close, in slow motion.
That last paragraph sounded like it was making a point, but I just wanted an excuse to write down moments from the movie. Like how Hugh Jackman had a hilarious cameo, or how really hot Rose Byrne was and how I almost freaked out when I thought Magneto was about to kill her at the end. The ending credits sequence had cool visual effects going on.
I also thought it was hilarious how hammy the villains were in the movie. Like when Kevin Bacon was chilling in the luxury section of his FUCKING SUBMARINE, complete with couch, drinks, and tv. And it was hard taking Kevin Bacon seriously whenever he wore the "Magneto helmet". Then again, it didn't look like he took himself serious with it, so I guess the hammy aspect was intentional.
The whole movie, really, felt like if James Bond was replaced by a bunch of freaks to stop a stereotypical rich bastard villain.
In closing, this is a shitty, disjointed summary of the movie, but sometimes you need to say stuff and there's no place to say it at 3 in the morning.
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Title: So I bought Bit.Trip Complete
Posted: September 27, 2011 (03:58 PM)
I've heard some things from sources and videos about certain games in the Bit.Trip series, but I never got around to trying one of the games on WiiWare. Honestly, it was a hard sell to download one of the games by itself to me, at least without some kind of playable demo, so when a complete collection was released last week, I took a shot with it.
Some of the games are neat to play, like Runner, which is a platform game that forces itself forward with your running avatar. It's pretty basic, but hard to master when you're trying to collect all the gold in each stage. Memorizing some of the longer stages is difficult, too.
Beat is another cool one, a pong-style game where you need to deflect all incoming pixels coming at you. Starts out simplistic, as well, but the pixels start coming in abstract ways. The one that always throws me off are the pixels that immediately bounce back at your paddle, and keeps doing so until it reaches a border. Another neat thing about it is how, if you suck too much, the game gives you one last attempt to in some kind of silent, black/white, purgatory atmosphere. Suck more here, and the game ends. I like the controls for this game, too, where you have to tilt the Wiimote forward and back to move the paddle. It's odd at first, but you get the hang of it.
Some of the other games felt like lame, flash gimmicks, though. Void is one such example, a game where you're a black pixel, and you need to collect materializing black pixels for points. The more you collect, the bigger your pixel gets, which you can "reset" for points. There are also white pixels you must avoid while you collect. It's an alright game, but it's really something I can't justify buying on its own.
Void is another, where your character is stuck on this specific line path, and you need to avoid debris along the way. Yeah...
As a package, I like it, but I'm really glad I didn't get some of the games seperately. Anyone else play any of the Bit.Trip games? Opinions?
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Title: Otomedius Excellent got pushed back again...
Posted: September 15, 2011 (11:28 AM)
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Title: You know you've watched too much...
Posted: August 09, 2011 (05:46 PM)
... porn when you immediately recognize who the nurse is in Black Dynamite. Just saying.
Title: Damn you, Mail Mannnnnnnnnnnnn!!
Posted: July 27, 2011 (08:25 PM)
So I come home from work, see the mail man walking around, and he sees me. I grab the mail, put it inside without looking, and head back outside to take something off my car. The mail man sees me again as he walks inside his truck, which happens to be parked across from my car. He drives away. I go inside to check the mail and notice one of them was a pink slip saying I didn't receive a package because I wasn't there to sign it.
Now I either have to drive to the post office to pick it up or have it redelivered. Thanks, mail man, you lazy bastard. :D
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Title: It's 3:13am, I go to work in under 4 hours, yet I'm up listening to this
Posted: July 26, 2011 (01:06 AM)
I'm going to bed.
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Title: I was watching a Time Pilot '84 video and the first side suggestion was this:
Posted: July 14, 2011 (10:16 AM)
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Title: Things Blowing my Mind - Part 2
Posted: June 08, 2011 (08:02 PM)
So today I was looking through the System 16 site for some research on what game ran on what hardware and such.... and I got sidetracked. Ended up looking at hardware from other companies and seeing what games ran on them.
The following discoveries blew my mind:
-Namco made a Counter Strike arcade game.
-Konami released a fucking Lethal Enforcers 3.
-There's a Sega game called Giant Tetris involving the use of GINORMOUS joysticks. That seems to be the whole gimmick.
-Taito came out with a new Elevator Action title in 2009. It's a light gun game. -__-
-They also released a new Darius called Dariusburst. It's widescreen like the old games and features more fish.
-WOW Entertainment made a game where you walk your dog. The arcade cabinet consists of the typical large screen and a treadmill.
There was more, but those stuck out the most for me.
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Title: Now hold on a minute...
Posted: June 06, 2011 (01:31 PM)
There was a Full Auto 2? o___o
Sadly, it's this type of stuff that seems to blow my mind.
Edit: Also, I finally completed L.A. Noire yesterday. The game sucks so much.
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Title: Almost bought a PSP just for Peace Walker
Posted: June 02, 2011 (07:16 PM)
So much for that. :D Though, I'm not thrilled about owning the inferior version of MGS3 if they stick with using the original camera angle.
Edit: Read comments section for fanboy lawls.
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Title: Latest Review
Posted: May 29, 2011 (11:12 AM)
Matt Hazard: Blood Bath and Beyond
Meant to have videos ready alongside the review, but had some annoying audio issues again, so I have to record new ones. Dunno if I'm gonna do it, though. Too much hassle redoing them... especially since I'm probably gonna waste most of my remaining day off just doing that.
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Destined for Cooperstown
By Trevor Hayes
It sometimes seems that things here in Cooperstown are just destined to go right.
Don't get me wrong, the staff at the Baseball Hall of Fame is extremely dedicated, very knowledgeable and good at what they do – executing plans to make the Hall of Fame perfect. But some stories take an extra little bit of chance to become truly special. My most recent example came Monday in the form of a donation by my mother of some photos of two current Royals stars, including 2009 Cy Young winner Zack Greinke.
As a native Kansas Citian, it takes a holiday or other big event to see my family. But after last year's Hall of Fame Classic, I knew I had to get my parents to Cooperstown for the 2010 event. Not just to celebrate Father's Day with my dad – sharing a game we both love – but to reconnect that baseball bond with my mother too, who played countless hours of catch with me in the backyard while waiting for dad to get home form work and take me to practice.
At every opportunity, I pestered them about a trip out. In late September, I went to a wedding and on the Sunday after, my family went to Kauffman Stadium. Greinke was starting and I hadn't seen him in person all season. I'd followed his year from the scoreless streak in April to his 1-0 complete game loss in Anaheim when he had pitches touch every speed from 66 to 96 mph. I tuned in early to the All-Star Game to make sure I didn't miss a second. I wished people at work "Happy Greinke Day" on the days he started. It was can't miss TV and I shared it with my parents, chatting about my hometown team throughout the season.
On that warm September day, Greinke was his usual self. He went seven innings and allowed just one run. He struck out eight, including eventual batting champ and MVP Joe Mauer twice. During the game, my mom snapped some photos with her new camera.
Before leaving Missouri over the holidays, she slipped an envelope into my bag. Inside were photos she'd printed of family and my girlfriend and I. The last couple were photos of Greinke and 2008 All-Star Joakim Soria. I was surprised. My mother has always been creative, knitting and doing flower arrangements. I'd even seen her still-life and nature photos. But her action shots were exceptional, especially since they were from Row Double-S.
Just before the start of the 2010 season, I got my parents to commit to a visit during Father's Day. At the same time, our staff updates our Today's Game exhibit, outfitting the lockers with artifacts from the previous season. Shortly after the update I was reminded of the photos when I saw hanging in the Royals locker a powder blue jersey – the team's staple attire for home day games. Greinke gave the Hall of Fame his jersey from his final home start, which turned out to be the last win of his Cy Young campaign.
It had crossed my mind that my mom should donate the photos, and now I was sure. Her photos are of Greinke wearing the same jersey that's on exhibit. I called and told her that when they came for the Hall of Fame Classic, she should donate the photos. Worried about the quality, she wasn't so sure.
On Monday, my mother, father and myself presented her five prints – three of Greinke and two of Soria – to photo archivist Pat Kelly. Pat gushed. The quality was professional level and they filled a void in the archives – neither player had hard copy files. The fact that Greinke is wearing the same jersey that's in the collection sweetened the deal.
A bit of chance played into my trip in September happening in the same weekend of the Royals final home stand. Luck let the rotation fall just right. And by coincidence or fate, my family is extremely proud of my mother and we now have a special moment to cap a great weekend in Cooperstown.
Trevor Hayes is editorial production manager at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.
On the road at TwinsFest
By Lenny DiFranza
I spent the last weekend of January representing the Baseball Hall of Fame at TwinsFest in the Metrodome, one of baseball's largest fan fests. It's great to celebrate the National Pastime in the dead of winter as the baseball world turns its attention from hot stove planning to spring training.
TwinsFest, a fundraiser for the Minnesota Twins Community Fund begun in 1989, has raised millions of dollars for local organizations. Many fans stopped by our spot in right field to see the artifacts we brought and to say hello, weigh Bert Blyleven's chances for election to the Hall next year, talk about trips to Cooperstown and sign up for our membership program.
Many Twins fans, young and old, enjoyed over 50 artifacts from the Hall's collection, like Ty Cobb's small glove, Lou Gehrig's jersey from his final season in pinstripes and a tunic from a 1940s Michigan team in the women's pro league, the AAGPBL. But the most popular items were from Twins history, including the ball Dave Kingman hit into the Dome's roof in 1984, the ball Gene Larkin knocked into left-center to win the 1991 World Series, hometown hero Joe Mauer's bats from each of the three seasons he won the AL batting crown and the Hall of Fame plaque of Harmon Killebrew.
Many current Twins were on hand such as Mauer, Justin Morneau, Joe Nathan and new Twin Jim Thome, as well as former greats Blyleven, Rod Carew, Paul Molitor, Jack Morris and Tony Oliva. Bob Feller had Frank Howard and Denny McLain at his booth, while Fergie Jenkins led Rollie Fingers and other players raising money for Haitian relief.
Though the Twins have hosted the Hall at TwinsFest for many years, it was my first trip to the Twin Cities. I was impressed by the friendly folks and fantastic food. I only got lost a few times in the downtown skyways and enjoyed a tour of the Twins new outdoor home, Target Field, which looks like a great place to see a game.
After a thrilling season last year and a new ballpark in 2010, I sensed a lot of excitement from the Twins and their fans. It turned out to be one of the biggest TwinsFests they've ever had.
Our thanks to Jackie Hoff and the team from the Science Museum of Minnesota, who installed the exhibit and showed me the ropes. The Twins' staff was great, especially Heidi Sammon, Glo Westerdahl, and their new curator, Clyde Doepner. I hope the Twins and their fans have a great 2010.
Lenny DiFranza is the assistant curator for new media at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.
Making a name
By Trevor Hayes
A few names and numbers from the week that was in baseball:
Bobby's World: With two home runs against the Orioles last weekend, the Angels' Bobby Abreu became the fifth player with 11 10 home run/20 stolen base seasons, joining Barry and Bobby Bonds and Hall of Famers Rickey Henderson and Joe Morgan.
Last week, Abreu hit his 250th career homer, which placed him with Willie Mays as the only players in baseball history with 250-plus homers, 300-plus steals and a .300 or better career average. He also became one of only six players in major league history with 2,000 hits, 250 home runs, 1,000 runs scored, 1,000 RBI, 1,000 walks and 300 stolen bases. The other five are Henderson, Mays, Morgan, Barry Bonds and Craig Biggio.
Mauer power: On Tuesday night, Joe Mauer collected three hits – including two homers – finishing the night with 25 homers and a .383 batting average. Hall of Famers Ted Williams (1941 and 1957), Joe DiMaggio (1939), Lou Gehrig (1930 and 1936) and Babe Ruth (1931) were the last four AL players prior to Mauer with at least 25 home runs and a .380 batting average through 119 games.
.300 Angels: The Angels accomplished a feat on Tuesday at Cleveland which hadn't been seen since 1934. A quick scan of the box score Wednesday morning showed a .300 average or better for each player in the lineup. With Mike Napoli and Maicer Izturis, a super-substitute, each ending the night with a .300 average, the Angels matched the 1934 Tigers as the last team to sport that kind of arsenal in a lineup 100 games into the season.
The Tigers included Hall of Famers Mickey Cochrane, Charlie Gehringer, Goose Goslin and Hank Greenberg. Pitcher Schoolboy Rowe even joined the cause with a .302 average.
Celebration: The summer of '69 and '79 are remembered rather fondly in two National League cities. And this weekend, both the Pirates and the Mets will celebrate their good times.
The Pirates are remembering their last World Championship with "We Are Fam-A-Lee Weekend." Breakout the polyester because 1979 throwbacks will be worn by the Pirates and their opponents, the Reds, on Friday and Saturday and a ceremony will be held on Saturday honoring the 22 players and staff who are attending, including Margaret Stargell (wife of Hall of Famer Willie Stargell), Dave Parker, Phil Garner, Bert Blyleven and Dale Berra.
Also on Saturday The Miracle Mets will celebrate their amazing World Series victory. Hall of Famers Tom Seaver, Nolan Ryan and Yogi Berra are scheduled to be on the field with several other key members of that magic season, including the widow of manager Gil Hodges.
Trevor Hayes is the editorial production manager at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.


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Recent comments
- April 25, 2013 - 12:58
Dear High School: If you read the article with any depth/reflection you would have understood that it isn't about getting into ONE "scrap" in school. Furthermore, even if it were, one or two experiences like that have a SIGNIFICANT IMPACT (and I'm fairly certain the bullying was an ongoing thing and not an isolated event). Please don't take it upon yourself to try to diminish what he endured. When people like Reggie come out and share their experiences it helps to provide young people with relatable experience, offers them hope and normalizes how they feel. I'm not sure if your aware of this or not but it only takes one experience to have a detrimental impact on one's life- if you so much as glanced at the teen suicide rate as a result of bullying (it can be one experience or multiple experiences). I'm sure many people can relate to what you shared Reggie! What unfortunately isn't newsworthy is someone trying to reduce his experiences and chalk it up to one spat outside of school 15 years ago. As a crisis counselor I see the DEVASTATING impact bullying has on young people and this is an extremely powerful thing you are doing here! Sometimes all it takes is one person to reach out and change the path for another.
- chantal bourque
- April 25, 2013 - 11:41
Met you at Grand-Barachois TKD and was amazed by your skills. I became an instant fan and followed you on facebook and JD TKD. I am so proud of you and having a teenage daughter who has been bullied as well at junior high enough that she would tell me at night that she did not want to live no more, tore me inside, you are very inspiring and I wish you the best of luck in your future. You show us that their is a light at eht end of a dark tunnel. Thank You. .
- Holly Howard
- April 24, 2013 - 21:08
Reggie, you are an awesome person and I hope you are proud of the person you are. You are very thoughtful and kind, something your aggressors weren't. I'm sorry you had to experience that. Nobody should have to and even though it was 15 years ago, it's something that moulds who you are. Fortunately you were stronger than they thought and you came out on top. You will have a wonderful future and Peter and I, as well as Jordan and Josh, I'm sure, wish you all the best.
- Geraldine Sturge
- April 24, 2013 - 18:07
Reggie, I'm glad to hear that you are doing well. Though we only worked together for a short time, I want you to know that you made a big impact on my life. Thanks for sharing your story and being the genuine person that you are.
- Shawn Ferrie
- April 24, 2013 - 14:21
I may not know you but I am so very proud of you for your resiliance
- High School
- April 24, 2013 - 13:04
By's... it's called getting into a fight in high school. How many times did the entire school empty out to see a few people scrap it out behind the school. I know bullying is a serious issue, but when did getting over one spat with a group of people at your school become news worthy... 15 YEARS later.
- ken power
- April 24, 2013 - 16:41
man, instead of saying something so ingnorant, go take a nap, or something.
- awesome
- April 24, 2013 - 16:47
As... still in high school? No worries, one of these days you will mature into the awesome adult you think you are. Oh, by the way, it's your kind that is the problem... thought I would point that out to help you along your way.
- Anti-bully
- April 24, 2013 - 18:19
When a large group goes after one person and consistently "goes after" that person, it is called bullying- cowardly, weak people do that. Those who come out and say something when they are strong enough actually help kids in the same situation today. Your comment makes me wonder what kind of person you were in high school...
- Big G
- April 24, 2013 - 20:02
High School; I think you need to go back & read this again, the topic is about bullying in schools & what happened to Reggie when he was in School was a lead up to what he is now trying to do help young people deal with bullying. & that Sir or madam is News Worthy. Keep up the good work Reggie, our young people today need alll the extra help they can get.
- Good
- April 24, 2013 - 20:25
It's not your usual fight. He said 1 guy started and then others jumped in and started kicking him. That's not "getting into a fight in high school" . These situations can ruin a life and maybe end one. Enjoy the story. We don't get one every day.
- Lee Edwards
- April 24, 2013 - 12:36
I had no idea about your very tough times growing up, Reggie... People tend to think that pushing others around while they have the backing of a group makes them tough. Sadly that is evident at all ages, and those that partake of such behavior fail to see the cowardice of their actions...and worse still, fail to see the bravery it takes to stand up alone and just keep going or hanging in there each day. I hope that your message sticks in the minds of both the victims of bullying and the bullies themselves...so that the people who have to deal with the miserable acts of others know that their lives can be amazing...not defined by their petty tormentors...and so that the bullies out there realize that they may someday look at their victims in awe, as I am sure yours do...
- Hilary Hynes
- April 24, 2013 - 11:44
We are so proud of you, Reggie! On behalf of your Mother, Father, Sisters and their families.
- Dana Saunders
- April 24, 2013 - 13:54
You always had a huge heart, so proud that you are doing this!
- April 24, 2013 - 11:03
Way to go, you are a superstar! I often wonder, as these people grow into adults, do they recognize their earlier actions, or do if they even realize what they done was wrong? How do they teach their own children? Thank goodness that these actions are no longer accepted and the knowledge is out there. Thanks to people like you that are courageous enough to share their story to help others. It is stories like this that allow people to grow stronger and move mountains despite their hardships. Thanks again!
- Christine
- April 24, 2013 - 09:48
Reggie is one of the most kindest, beautiful souls that I have ever had the privilege to meet. God bless him for sharing his story and being such a positive force to help others that may be going through something similar. Completely brightened my day to see his face! Cheers to you bud.
- April 24, 2013 - 09:45
Reg...you did so well. So sorry you had to go through that long ordeal. I too was bullied and so frightened to leave the house for fear of someone coming to get me. The first time my Dad let me go on my own to Bowring Park to met friends from school. I walked the tracks to get there only to be confronted by two boys a bit older than I and one of them assaults me while both laughed. I believe I was 12 yrs old at the time. I never did tell anyone but lived with that fear and others incidents til I became an adult. Now I get verbally agressive when someone says a wrong word to me. I never got over it.
- Susie Ayles
- April 24, 2013 - 08:49
Great Job Reggie, I am proud of you and who you have become you are a GREAT guy. Miss you back here in Moncton :-)
- Ben
- April 24, 2013 - 08:18
Great story !!!
- Good
- April 24, 2013 - 08:00
Good for you. I'll bet the dirtbags are hanging around the local bar waiting for their welfare cheques. They are so brave when they have a crowd behind them. As a kid, I didn't see any mob attacks, usually one on one and if one went down, it was over. There's not much you can do against 200 kids. Cowards.
- Carlisle
- April 24, 2013 - 10:50
Why do you assume they're waiting for their welfare cheques? What a stupid, bigoted, generalization. By the way, kids aren't eligible for welfare.
- Good
- April 24, 2013 - 12:42
Because bullies like that generally don't get along with others. I wouldn't hire them. Read the story. It happened 15 years ago. I assume they are finished school, maybe they are not. Can you get welfare if you are 30 years old and still in high school ??
- Twill.do
- April 24, 2013 - 13:49
Carlisle, While I didn't post the comment you responded to, I feel the need to add my 2 cents. I do not believe that the original poster was intending to suggest that the people who jumped Mr. Lawrence in High School were all of a poor background, which I think you were suggesting in your response. I think it was more a comment to say, or perhaps wishful thinking, that people who would gang up on someone like that have gone no where with their lives given their attitude and actions. I'd rather hope that they have learned how to treat other people and have made changes to their lives and how they conduct themselves. I can't see how the comments were "bigoted" or "generalized" - a bit of an overreaction. I think it is fairly clear from the article that the attack/assault happened many years ago when Mr. Lawrence was in high school/junior high, and assuming that the aggressors age at the same rate as every other person in the province, I would be willing to bet that they are now adults capable of receiving social assistance if necessary.
- Good
- April 24, 2013 - 20:17
TWILL>DO ... thank you. There were 2 bullies that I remember from childhood. Both did jail time. Neither one did much with their life. Some of them change and others become quite successful from being a bully. I like to enjoy life getting along with people.
- Lisa
- April 24, 2013 - 07:41
So nice to see what this man has accomplished so far in his life. Hope those bullies see this ad to know that they didn't keep him down. It's a great thing to see him helping other young people who are targets of bullying. Keep up the good work!
- Islander
- April 24, 2013 - 07:31
Very inspiring story for all youths to be empowered by this young man's story. Thank you for taking the courage to share your story with everyone and especially for those who have been bullied.
- Bob Strong
- April 24, 2013 - 06:48
Reggie, I had no idea you went through this at school but I'm glad to hear you turned it around and used it as your motivator. Adversity sometimes makes great people and you seem to have come out well. I'm sure those unleasant memories will never leave you. Thank you for sharing your story and for helping others who may be in the same situation.


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By Jennie L. Phipps · Bankrate.com
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Tuesday, December 27, 2011 4:45 pm
By Judy Martel · Bankrate.com
For another year, the gift tax rate favors wealthy taxpayers who want to reduce their estate and at the same time make a financial gift. For the remainder of 2011 and through 2012, individuals can give up to $13,000 to as many recipients as they'd like without owing gift taxes. Unlimited financial gifts can be