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Whaling Is the Next Great (Or Irritating) Trend
Planking, Tebowing and whatever the heck this is need to make room for the latest viral craze.
It's called whaling and it's hit Vine with the fury of Moby Dick tormenting Captain Ahab.
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Planking, Tebowing and whatever the heck this is need to make room for the latest viral craze.
It's called whaling and it's hit Vine with the fury of Moby Dick tormenting Captain Ahab.
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Here's a little background information on the people whose pictures make some of your favorite memes.
Take a look below for our picks. We bet you won't be able to look at them without laughing. Go on, we dare you to try.
Check out our list of the 10 best video game memes below. Even if you're not a gamer, you're probably aware of at least several of these and maybe even used a few in your lifetime.
Halloween is on its way, and parties are bound to pop up. The only problem is that you don't have a costume. You could throw on a dirty old bedsheet, cut a few holes in it and tell people you're a beige ghost. Or you could actually be clever and in-tune with what's happening and hip (as the kids say) by going as viral video star the honey badger.
It's a very special day. It's Friday! In case this terrible, terrible song doesn't quite capture how excited we are for the weekend (we so excited), here are some memes. In case the memes don't adequately express how excited we are for the weekend, just look for the person wearing no pants with a pitcher of sangria in each hand -- that's us. Enjoy!
Congress couldn't get it together enough to agree on something, and now foreign tourists are going to miss their one chance to see the Statue of Liberty. The government has shut down (mostly)!
Cross-dressing gets a whole new look in a bizarre new trend sweeping the internet.
This excellent video, which hit the web a few days ago and quickly went viral, clearly demonstrates how where you hold your camera can make you look like two different people. One of those people is not very attractive either.
The Shibe/doge is one of our favorite completely weird memes. It has complicated beginnings, but it is so absurd that we get lost very easily once we dive into this world. The Tumblr Shiba Confessions is probably the best source for weird Shiba stuff, but there are also several subreddits dedicated to the dog.
Having a bad day? We know it sounds weird, but maybe Skeletor from the classic '80s 'He-Man' cartoon can help you. These empowering words to help you get through tough times come from the Tumblr Heal Yourself, Skeletor.
It all started with the 'Dogshaming' meme, where owners took to the Web to expose their misbehaving pooches. Then there was bunny shaming, which taught us that even those little guys can get into trouble. But that ain't got nothin' on the latest version -- baby shaming brings this trend to an entirely new level of adorable.
Summer is almost over, but what a summer it's been! From Street Fighter reenactments to exploding actresses, summer 2013 has given the internet plenty of fodder to create hilarious memes, viral videos and more.
Now we want to know what your favorite viral videos, memes, images and more are from this summer. Take our end of summer survey below and let us know what has made you laugh, cry or generally freak out. (Click on the titles in each poll to watch the video or check out the meme/GIF/etc.)


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Volcano terminology glossaries and dictionaries
For some reason there is a great deal of interest in volcanoes at the moment. Unfortunately, there are not many bilingual or multilingual glossaries available relating to this subject. However, we have managed to find a few translation glossaries on volcano terminology in English, Icelandic, Italian, German, Spanish and French. A listing of these glossaries can be found at:

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McKenzie Westmore takes a look at the world of body painting with a variety special guest experts, including the stars of Syfy's upcoming series 'Naked Vegas', former Face Off contestants and the industry's top body painting artists. The special will feature two start-to-finish body painting demonstrations in the lab.
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The 2012 St. Patrick's Day Beers
Brews an Irishman can be proud of right now. Even out there in California.
By Evan S. Benn
The Boston Beer: Samuel Adams Irish Red
The city knows how to celebrate St. Patrick's, there's no doubt. And so does the Boston Beer Co., which since 2007 has made this hallmark example of an Irish-style red ale. Earthy English hops balance the beer's nutty-sweet malt backbone. You could make it your go-to for the whole day.


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IRobot CEO To Speak At 15th Annual Needham Growth Stock Conference
iRobot Corp. (NASDAQ: IRBT) today announced that Colin Angle, iRobot's chairman and chief executive officer, will present at the 15 th Annual Needham Growth Stock Conference being held at the New York Palace Hotel, at 9:20 a.m. ET on Tuesday, January 15, 2013.
The live presentation will be accessible on iRobot's investor relations Web site at http://investor.irobot.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=193096&p=irol-EventDetails&EventId=4848025 and an audio replay will be available for 90 days thereafter.
About iRobot Corp.
iRobot designs and builds robots that make a difference. The company's home robots help people find smarter ways to clean, and its government and industrial robots help protect those in harm's way. iRobot's consumer and military robots feature iRobot Aware® robot intelligence systems, proprietary technology incorporating advanced concepts in navigation, mobility, manipulation and artificial intelligence. For more information about iRobot, please visit
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ParkerVision Reports First Quarter 2013 Results
First Quarter 2013 Financial Results
- Net loss for the first quarter of 2013 was $6.5 million, or $0.08 per common share, as compared to a net loss of $4.1 million, or $0.06 per common share for first quarter of 2012.
- Cash used in the first quarter of 2013 was approximately $5 million as compared to $3.4 million during the first quarter of 2012. Cash use in the first quarter of 2013 included $4.8 million for operations and $0.2 million invested in patents and other long-lived assets.
- The Company received $14.3 million in net proceeds from the March 2013 sale of 4.7 million shares of common stock at $3.25 per share in an underwritten offering.
- Cash and available for sale securities as of March 31, 2013 totaled $17.8 million.
The increase in net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2013, when compared to the same period in 2012, was primarily the result of a $0.9 million increase in legal fees, primarily related to litigation, and a $1.4 million increase in non-cash share-based compensation expense.
Conference Call
The Company will host a conference call and webcast on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern to review its first quarter 2013 financial results. The conference call will be accessible by telephone at 1-877-561-2750, at least five minutes before the scheduled start time. International callers should dial 763-416-8565. The conference call may also be accessed by means of a live webcast on our website at http://ir.parkervision.com/events.cfm . The conference call will also be archived and available for replay on our website at www.parkervision.com for a period of 90 days.About ParkerVision ParkerVision, Inc. designs, develops and markets its proprietary RF technologies which enable advanced wireless communications for current and next generation mobile communications networks. Its solutions for wireless transfer of radio frequency (RF) waveforms enable significant advancements in wireless products, addressing the needs of the cellular industry for efficient use of power, reduced cost and size, greater design simplicity and enhanced performance in mobile handsets as the industry migrates to next generation networks. ParkerVision is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. For more information please visit www.parkervision.com . (PRKR-I) Safe Harbor Statement This press release contains forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, each of which speaks only as of the date made. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties which are disclosed in the Company's SEC reports, including the Form 10K for the year ended December 31, 2012 and the Form 10Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2013. These risks and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated or projected.
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Though historically bicycles have had many different sized wheels, a collaboration between Gary Fischer and WTB's Mark Slate and Steve Potts brought the name "29er" to life, and the first mass-produced 29-inch wheel mountain bikes to market. Fisher was riding Pearl Pass, Colorado, sometime in the 1980s when he encountered huge rock obstacles in the trail and reportedly said, "We're going to need bigger wheels to get over these things." Independent manufacturers made 29ers before Fischer, including Wes Williams (Willits Bikes, 1988), and Geoff Apps (Cleland Cycles, 1981), but nobody else is credited with making the term go global.
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Welcome to Martial Arts USA
Welcome to Martial Arts USA, the leading provider of martial arts classes in the Springfield, Missouri area, and serving students in the cities of Nixa, Ozark, Republic, Willard, Strafford and Rogersville.
Here you will find information on all of our exciting martial arts programs, including martial arts clas-ses for Children (ages 7-12), Adults (13 and up), and Lil' Dragons / Lil' Ninjas (ages 3.5 - 6.5).
We're thrilled that you're interested in getting yourself or your child started in martial arts lessons. One of the biggest decisions you can make is in deciding which school to choose. We can say with confidence that learning martial arts at Martial Arts USA will be a very rewarding activity with bene-fits to last a lifetime.
Martial Arts USA is one of the premiere martial arts schools in the area . Our 25+ years of experi-ence, world class staff, positive atmosphere, clean and professional school and safe environment are just some of the reasons why you should choose Martial Arts USA.
Take advantage of our No Obligation, No Strings Attached Jump Start Program and find out for your-self why Martial Arts USA is the number one school in the area.
"Martial Arts has done wonders for my child.""I wanted to thank you and Mr. J. personally for all the work you are doing. Carson has benefited in so many ways, that I can only hope he continues to develop into the fine young man he is becoming thanks to your efforts."Dan Jungers
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|Finger Points
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|Point Right Hand Down To Left Hip. Point Right Hand Up To Right.
|3 - 8
|Repeat 1 - 2 A Further Three Times.
|Note :
|Bump Hips Right & Left With Finger Points.
|Hand Rolls, Heel Touches, 1/4 Turn Left With Hitch.
|9 - 10
|Roll Fists Around Each Other To Right Side.
|11 - 12
|Roll Fists Around Each Other To Left Side.
|13 - 14
|Touch Right Heel Forward. Touch Right Heel To Right Side.
|Touch Right Heel Forward.
|On Ball Of Left Pivot 1/4 Turn Left Hitching Right Knee.
|Stroll Back, Stroll Forward & Pose.
|17 - 19
|Stroll Back - Right, Left, Right.
|Touch Left Heel Forward, Throwing Arms In Air & Shout 'woo'
|21 - 23
|Walk Forward - Left, Right, Left.
|Touch Right Toe To Right Side Pointing Right Finger Up To Right.
|Right & Left Rolling Vines.
|Step Right 1/4 Turn Right.
|On Ball Of Right Pivot 1/4 Turn Right Stepping Left To Left Side.
|On Ball Of Left Pivot 1/2 Turn Right Stepping Right To Right Side.
|Touch Left Beside Right With Clap.
|Step Left 1/4 Turn Left.
|On Ball Of Left Pivot 1/4 Turn Left Stepping Right To Right Side.
|On Ball Of Right Pivot 1/2 Turn Left Stepping Left To Left Side.
|Step Right Beside Left With Clap.
|Hips Sways With Hula Hands.
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|During Hip Sways Push Hands With Hips, Palms Down At Waist
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Endologix To Host Investor Meeting On Wednesday, November 20, 2013
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 12, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Endologix, Inc. (Nasdaq:ELGX), developer and marketer of innovative treatments for aortic disorders, announced today details for its 2013 investor meeting, which will be held on November 20, 2013 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm ET at the New York Hilton Midtown. The event will include a Company update, presentations from prominent physicians and a question and answer session with the physicians and Endologix management.
|Endologix Investor Meeting
|November 20, 2013
|5:30 to 7:00 pm ET (registration begins at 5:00 pm ET)
|Gramercy West Room, New York Hilton Midtown,
|1335 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY
A live audio webcast of the investor meeting will be available by visiting the investor relations section of Endologix's website at www.endologix.com . Participants are encouraged to log on at a few minutes prior to 5:30 pm ET in order to download any applicable audio software. A replay of the presentation will be available within 24 hours and will be available for 30 days.
Please RSVP by emailing: email@example.com or calling 646-536-7032 by November 15, 2013.About Endologix, Inc. Endologix, Inc. develops and manufactures minimally invasive treatments for aortic disorders. Endologix focus is endovascular stent grafts for the treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA). AAA is a weakening of the wall of the aorta, the largest artery in the body, resulting in a balloon-like enlargement. Once AAA develops, it continues to enlarge and, if left untreated, becomes increasingly susceptible to rupture. The overall patient mortality rate for ruptured AAA is approximately 75%, making it a leading cause of death in the U.S. Additional information can be found on Endologix's website at www.endologix.com .
CONTACT: COMPANY CONTACT: Endologix, Inc. John McDermott, CEO Shelley Thunen, CFO (949) 595-7200 www.endologix.com INVESTOR CONTACTS: The Ruth Group Nick Laudico (646) 536-7030 Zack Kubow (646) 536-7020
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Yttrium Oxide Tablets
American Elements specializes in producing high purity unifrom shaped Yttrium Oxide Tablets with the highest possible density and smallest possible average grain sizes for use in Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) processes including Thermal and Electron Beam (E-Beam) Evaporation, Low Temperature Organic Evaporation, Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD), Metallic-Organic and Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD). Our standard Tablet sizes average in the range of 3 mm, 4 -5 mm, 10 - 50 mm, 1/8" and 1/4". We can also provide Tablets outside this range. We also produce Yttrium as pellets, pieces, powder, and sputtering target. Oxide compounds are not conductive to electricity. See research below. Other shapes are available by request.
Yttrium is a Block D, Group 3, Period 5 element. The electronic configuration is [Kr] 4d1 5s2. In its elemental form yttrium's CAS number is 7440-65-5. The yttrium atom has a radius of 177.6.pm and it's Van der Waals radius is 200.pm.
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Big Ten Power Rankings: March 10
(Photo credit: Dustin Johnson, UMHoops.com)
The Inside the Hall Big Ten Power Rankings are back following the final week of league play. This week's rankings feature a look at where all 12 teams in the Big Ten stand following what was a thrilling — and unpredictable — regular season.
Without further ado, check out where each team stands after all 18 games of league play:
12. Purdue (15-16, 5-13, PPP: 1.0, PPP Allowed: 1.08) (LAST WEEK: 11) … The Boilermakers are in free-fall mode, losing their sixth-straight game this past Sunday — at home — to Northwestern. And with that, it sealed the Boilermakers' spot alone in last place in the conference standings. After the loss to the Wildcats, coach Matt Painter said the fall of his program has been "my fault." Well, the Boilermakers now have a ways to go to get back to the top echelon of the league.
11. Northwestern (13-18, 6-12, PPP: .88, PPP Allowed: 1.03) (LAST WEEK: 12) … It took until the last game of the regular season, but the Wildcats finally got back into the win column. After losing seven straight after starting the Big Ten season with a 5-5 mark, the Wildcats went into West Lafayette on Sunday and breezed their way to a 74-65 win in which Purdue did not offer much resistance. Finally, the Wildcats got something to build on.
10. Penn State (15-16, 6-12, PPP: 1.0, PPP Allowed: 1.06) (LAST WEEK: 10) … Pat Chambers' squad might not have gotten the end to the season it had hoped for in an 18-point loss at Minnesota on Sunday, but it's been a season of progress for the Nittany Lions, who finished the regular season outside of last place for the first time since the 2010-2011 season. They do get a second chance at the Golden Gophers this Thursday in Indianapolis in the opening round of the Big Ten tournament.


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The name says it all: the Sugoi SubZero Tight is a quality thermal tight boosted with warmth and water resistance to keep you dry during the coldest of temperatures.
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Todays Politically Incorrect Headlines
By 07/05/2010 11:47:00
- Magazine: Obama Presidency Illegal!
- Pastor Warns of the Danger of a Tide of Socialism
- Schoolbook hunky-dory with Islam, but skunks Jesus?
- Analyst: Obama has U.S. economy in 'death spiral'
- Missing: $1.3 billion in taxpayers' money
- Sestak would be 'most anti-Israel' member of Senate
- Tea Party Gaining Steam Across U.S.


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Passover is a holiday for tradition and ritual. From kiddush cups to seder plates--there are many beautiful items to bring warmth to the seder table. Here are some of our favorites. Many are from Israel. Don't miss our Kosher for Passover Gift Baskets!
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What does BPS mean in Indonesian?
This page is about the meanings of the acronym/abbreviation/shorthand BPS in the International field in general and in the Indonesian terminology in particular.
Badan Pendukung Sukarnoisme
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- bits per second, bps(noun)
- (computer science) the rate at which data is transferred (as by a modem)
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LexisNexis: Global Legal Solutions Provider
LexisNexis Legal & Professional is a leading global provider of content and technology solutions that enable professionals in legal, corporate, tax, government, academic and non-profit organizations to make informed decisions and achieve better business outcomes. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services. Today, LexisNexis Legal & Professional harnesses leading-edge technology and world-class content, to help professionals work in faster, easier and more effective ways. Through close collaboration with its customers, the company ensures organisations can leverage its solutions to reduce risk, improve productivity, increase profitability and grow their business. Part of Reed Elsevier, LexisNexis Legal & Professional serves customers in more than 100 countries with 10,000 employees worldwide. For more information, click here or contact Nigel Roberts at Tel: 1.603.886.1092.
Acritas: World's Leading Provider of Legal Market Research
Acritas is the world's leading provider of legal market research. Acritas' insight offers firms unrivalled depth of knowledge about the markets they operate in and an early indication of the ways markets are changing. The Acritas portfolio of services is broad and ranges from brand tracking and thought leadership to client feedback and analysis of emerging trends. Acritas' customized market intelligence can boost a firm's competitive edge, help it to make high quality decisions, develop more successful strategies and grow a firm's profits. The Acritas difference lies in its individual approach combined with extensive benchmarking capabilities – thanks to the data contained within its flagship product Sharplegal – the world's most comprehensive annual study of the legal market. Acritas research provides a solid foundation for successful strategy development and informed decision-making. To find out how Acritas research can give your firm a sharper competitive edge, please visit www.acritas.com or contact Sarah Chisman-Duffy at Tel: +44.0. 808.178.3020.
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My Hep Story
October 24, 2014
When people think of my medical conditions there tends to be a pecking order… HIV gets top-billing, then hemophilia (raise your voices, my fellow thinbloods!)… and at the end of the line is poor ol' hepatitis. Hep allowed me to share my story about how hepatitis has affected my life on their Hep Stories page.
It's been an interesting journey. As a kid, I forgot I even had hepatitis B because hemophilia cast a much bigger shadow on life. Then, as an adult living with HIV and dipping my toes into combination therapy, hepatitis C influenced my decision to take it easy on my liver and do a week on/week off schedule with my HIV medications. (Though I've been taking my HIV meds continuously and without interruption since 2013, I wrote about my week on/off strategy for POZ in 2009.)
See, there I go again. Linking to an article about HIV when this is supposed to be hepatitis's time to shine. I better wrap this blog entry before hemophilia starts to get jealous, causing a spontaneous nosebleed or an erection that lasts for more than 4 hours.
Positively Yours,
The HIV Question on Couples Therapy
October 15, 2014
Nina and Gwenn catching up over coffee in September.
Last week I tuned into Couples Therapy on VH1 because I'd heard that Bob Bowers would be making an appearance. I'm a huge fan of the One Tough Pirate, former POZ coverboy and current HIV asskicker. Though it wasn't the episode my beloved longtime activist friend was appearing on- HIV was a central theme, as one of the castmates revealed their HIV status publicly for the first time.
Evel Dick is no stranger to reality TV- he has appeared on Big Brother twice, winning season 8 and leaving season 13 early due to personal reasons. The personal reason being that his blood test for HIV (a requirement for Big Brother contestants) came up positive. On Couples Therapy, Dick's girlfriend wasn't comfortable with his wanting to come forward with his secret. I recognized his despair; he was in that undeniable moment when you can't fathom another day trying to ignore something that is literally a part of your biology. You have to break out.
During his session with Couples Therapy's resident therapist, Dr. Jenn, he was asked how he contracted HIV right off the bat. I wasn't thrilled with the question, neither was Gwenn (my partner who, like Dick's partner is HIV negative). About a week later, my good friend Nina Martinez, who has been HIV positive for most of her life, started a discussion with Evel Dick and Dr. Jenn on Twitter about the question of how HIV was contracted. Gwenn joined in and I soon followed.
So, without further ado, I'm going to pass this one on to my guest blogger, Nina, who has gone through the trouble of organizing a Twitter conversation and making it readable. There are also links to the show, and her thoughts on why the question (and answer) to "how did you contract it" was bothersome. It's a must-read in my opinion and I really appreciate Evel Dick and Dr. Jenn's willingness to share their perspectives with us.
This is best viewed by opening this PDF: "How You Talk and Ask About HIV Matters" by Nina Martinez (PDF) (Or click the tweets that are just a tiny sample of the conversation!)
Did you click the image? Do it… c'mon…
There ya go! Okay, now that you heard from Nina and everyone involved, I just want to end by saying that, yes, how we discuss HIV in private and in public ultimately matters. For the newly diagnosed it's tricky territory juggling the raw emotions of testing positive with an unknown etiquette. I know, I made quite a few mistakes when my desire to speak out preceded my understanding of the various landmines on the field. Professionals, like therapists, doctors and nurses, also need to be sensitive to HIV's social ramifications- which often overshadow the medical reality of living with the virus and is what keeps people silenced who are living with it.
I hope Dr. Jenn reads this blog entry and gets why the bluntness of the question is problematic at best and traumatic at worst for a lot of people with HIV. And I wish Dick all the best in this new phase of his life that includes living openly with HIV. I hope he and his partner really dig in, get informed on actual transmission rates for serodiscordant couples (astronomically low) and realize that their relationship can be a safe, intimate and loving one.
Positively Yours,
My 10,000 Days of HIV Summer
July 14, 2014
A few months ago I was curious about how many days I've been diagnosed with HIV. I did the math, starting at my diagnosis in March of 1987. Turned out that this July marks roughly 10,000 days since a test result sent shockwaves through not only my family but my community in Waynesboro, Virginia, as well. I was a scared kid at that time. I just wanted to ignore the bad news.
I didn't know my prognosis then- which was that the best case scenario saw me living another four years, to my 16th birthday.
Today, as of this post I am two days shy of my 39th birthday. And I'm not ignoring the news- tonight I'm actually speaking to a local news outlet (WHSV) and my experiences living with HIV. That kid who got diagnosed so many years ago could have imagined surviving- but would have never been able to see himself living openly with HIV.
So this summer is special. I'm really enjoying it. And I'm sure, if the fates allow, that I could make it to a 20,000 Days of HIV Summer in 2041… though, I'm thinking that by then they'll have long since figured out a scientific solution for HIV as well as many of the other medical issues that affect us.
No matter what the future holds- I'm ready. And I'm happy as hell to be here.
Positively Yours,
Ethan Zohn: Cancer and World Cup Survivor
July 10, 2014
Soccer is the most popular sport in the world. But in the United States it's a polarizing topic of discussion, not unlike the issue of abortion, Michael Bay reboots and fanny packs at theme parks. (They're practical, y'all.) This summer, I've come down with Soccer Fever. Not since the World Cup in 1994 have I been so into the sport.
I wanted to talk about the World Cup, so I went to the only former soccer pro I know: Ethan Zohn. A co-founder of Grassroot Soccer, canzer crusher and Survivor Africa winner shares his thoughts on HIV, this year's World Cup tournament and what it means to truly survive life. (NOTE: Ethan's answers submitted before the Semi-Final matches between Brazil/Germany and The Netherlands/Argentina. He knows his shit.)
So, I gotta know, Ethan: do you have any favorites in the World Cup?
Of course I do, I live for World Cup. I have been to every World Cup since 1994. Before the cup, I felt Brazil would crush everyone. But now, I'm leaning towards an Argentina / Germany final with Argentina winning. Plus I love yelling out the name Schweinsteiger at random moments throughout the day.
What's up with that dude who bit the other dude?
That dude is Suarez, probably one of the best players in the world. To be honest I think he in love with Giorgio Chiellini. That was a love bite, not a foul. Plus Uraguay, where Suarez is from is the first country to regulate legal production, sale and consumption of marijuana. What do you expect?
I'd expect a more chill Suarez, but I've known people who freak out on the pot… a friend of mine… someone I know quite personally. He becomes a panicky mess… anyway…
After winning Survivor, you used the prize money to found Grassroot Soccer and help utilize the world's love of soccer in the fight against HIV. Several years later, you were diagnosed with cancer. I know you didn't found Grassroot to gain cosmic favor, but… you getting cancer after going to bat, er, going to kick ball for the HIV community, was one of the lamest fouls I've ever seen in the sport of life. How are you feeling these days?
Ha! True, I need to have a word with the referee of this game of my life…who is that? God? David Hasselhoff?
I'm feeling great and excited I'm alive and strong enough to drink beer and watch soccer all month. In the years leading up to my cancer diagnosis I have been working hard through Grassroot Soccer, to help prevent young kids in Africa from contracting this life threatening disease. I do not know what it is like to have HIV, nor do I have HIV. But, I do know what it's like to walk into an office and get handed a very scary life ending diagnosis. Getting cancer gave me some street cred. Now I just want to do everything in my power to make sure others do not have to go through the same crap we went through. Can I get a "hell yeah"….
Hell yeah! Lastly, any big goals for Grassroot Soccer during this World Cup season, or any of your other charitable efforts?
Where do I begin! We always have cool events and fundraising campaigns. Right now, WHEATIES (the iconic cereal that always has amazing athletes on their boxes) is running a contest #WheatiesNext – 5 up-and-coming athletes in a voting contest for who gets on the next box. Each picks a charity to benefit.
Our newest Pro Ambassador, Christen Press, is in the contest and we are her charity – this is a big contest and we are one of the 5 chosen charities – woo-hoo! Check it out here:
Thanks, Ethan! Enjoy the rest of the World Cup. And the beer, you've earned it!
Interview w/ Merce's Charles Sanchez
June 30, 2014
A couple of weeks ago I blogged about Merce- a humorous web series that is centered around an HIV positive character living in NYC. I recently sat down with co-creator, Charles Sanchez… meaning, I sat at my laptop and fired him some questions and he sat at his and answered them. Enjoy!
Donate to the project here!
(anyone who donates $25 or more can get a signed copy of My Pet Virus… I have 5 available, so just leave a Comment on this blog entry to let me know you donated and I'll make contact to get a mailing address! -SD)
Hey Charles! Love the concept for Merce- how long have you had the idea and what inspired it?
Hey, Shawn! Let me just say how happy I am to have met you and how much I enjoyed your book. I'm totally a fan.
I brought in my pal Tyne Firmin, who's an amazing director and actor, but had zero filming or editing experience. We shot what ended up being a whole web series, called Manhattan Man-Travels, truly ghetto-style, mostly for the joy of creating. Absolutely no budget. Very Judy and Mickey "Let's-put-the-show-on-right-
Merce spoke directly to the camera and we followed him through many crazy romantic situations, from dating and trolling the internet for sex to him being in an actual relationship. We feel like we have something really special in this character, and want to up the production values and see if we can reach a wider audience. We've added characters for him to interact with and focused the musical fantasy elements (every episode will have a short musical number). We decided to put Merce's HIV status more to the forefront, since there's no character in mainstream American media that's HIV positive.
And an HIV comedy? Well, that's crazy, right? We didn't set out to, but we lucked into doing something that no one else is doing.
Do you have a favorite HIV positive character from a movie?
But I haven't answered the question. Buzz from the play and movie of Love! Valour! Compassion! He deals with his status with humor, sometimes acidic humor, but he's authentic and courageous and funny, and doesn't let his HIV change who he is.
If you could give any character from a mainstream movie HIV (to make them more interesting) who would it be?
Oh, gosh! I don't know! Maybe Bridget Jones. With all her pouty angst and weight issues, and yet those dreamy men still seem to fall for her. What would happen if she also had to worry about whether her panties were still white, because maybe her Kaletra was causing some poops-a-daisy problems?
That would make for some good comedy. Or someone ridiculous maybe, like Wolverine or Harry Potter. Of course, if Harry Potter had HIV, he could just zap it right out of himself. He'd just take his wand and say, "Heenis-a-penis-a, no HIV-ness-a!"
I like that idea! How is fundraising for Merce going? Deadline? And what's the plan if you make your goal, and what's the plan if you don't?
Tyne and I are determined. We're going to make Merce happen no matter what. It's inevitable.
(Check the link for other incentives to donate… and don't forget, anyone who donates $25 or more can get a signed copy of My Pet Virus… (while supplies last!) I have 5 available, so just leave a Comment on this blog entry to let me know you donated and I'll make contact to get a mailing address! Let's make Merce happen! -SD)
Gwenn Gets Tested For HIV
June 27, 2014
Today is National HIV Testing Day. It's so important to know your status. Last year, my partner and I made a video to show just how easy it is to get tested. Click here to find a local resource in your area, or consider an over-the-counter at home testing kit like OraQuick, which you can order discreetly on Amazon.com.
Positively Yours,
WT(cell)F? Great Lab Results
June 20, 2014
So I was shocked when the results came back… 829 t-cells! Since I've had HIV, I've never had over 700 t-cells. From my diagnosis in 1987 until 1998, they hovered around 200 before finally crashing. After starting meds in 1999, the t-cells responded by multiplying… and getting stronger. The last big jump like this I had was back in 2008, when my count jumped from 450 to my previous record, 674. But then it quickly settled back down into the 500 range.
The most important thing is to feel good. And I've felt pretty good recently. The funny thing is that my intention this go around was to adjust my MGs, bumping down from 800mgs of Prezista (with 100mg of Norvir). I've had more bleeding episodes since starting this regimen in June of 2013, and I'm sure Prezista is the culprit. But, things have settled down a bit. Maybe it was just a temporary side effect?
I'm not gonna change anything right now, because I'm curious to see if the count stays this high. I doubt it will- and I'm okay with that. I'm not greedy, just want enough t-cells to stay healthy. Pass the bonus ones along to someone who really needs them.
Will definitely have a Labtest Contest at the end of August. Til then, my your t-cells, and more importantly, your spirits, be high.
Positively Yours,
The New Meaning of "HIV Free"
June 17, 2014
Remember when "HIV free" simply meant living without the virus in your body? Well, terrible laws and even worse implementation have created a new definition for this term. Now, "HIV Free" means the release of someone who was erroneously sentenced under HIV disclosure laws.
Not familiar with these laws? The Sero Project can get you up to speed better than I can. But basically, in many states, if you are HIV positive, you can be held criminally accountable for having sex with someone if you don't disclose your HIV status… even if you wear a condom.
The new HIV Free experienced a victory last week when the Iowa State Supreme Court overturned the conviction of Nick Rhoades. Poz did a feature of Rhoade's plight in 2012. I'm happy for Nick, and the hope is that this ruling will pave the way for other states to dial back their horrible HIV laws. They don't work in preventing HIV- quite the opposite, I think these laws scare people away from getting tested for HIV.
Mark King attended this month's HIV Is Not A Crime Conference and wrote this powerful blog entry about it. Watch his video below. We need to do everything we can to make people with HIV… HIV Free.
Positively Yours,


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February 5, 2014 | Volume 8, Issue 2
In January 1904, Ordinance #2 was passed by the town council of Granite Falls, creating the position of "Town Marshal" (Ordinance #1 had created the Town Clerk position), along with a whopping compensation package of $60/month. The Marshal would " . . . hold office during the pleasure of the Mayor, as provided by the Laws of the State of Washington".
(Some things haven't changed, after all . . . the pleasure of the Mayor still governs the employment of our police chief.)
Granite Falls wasn't a large city, so it's not surprising that within two years, Ordinance #29 was passed to extend the Marshal's responsibilities to include those of ex-officio Health Officer who, should he "hear of the existence of any malignant, contagious, or pestilential disease" should "investigate the same and adopt measures to arrest its progress."
Those duties carried with it the right and the duty to investigate sick people and animals, going so far as to visit any store, home, or stable during daylight hours and even raise floors for inspection, to ensure public safety from dread disease.
Two years later, in June 1907, the compensation package was improved to $75/month (Ord #41) but the duties of Health Officer were removed from the Marshal's responsibilities (Ord #42). The following March, compensation was reduced back to the original $60/month (Ord #46). (So, after five years, the salary was the same as it had started).
But Granite Falls was growing rapidly, and in Oct 1909, police services doubled, with the addition of a Deputy Marshal, also paid $60/month, who was to serve as Marshal between the hours of 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. (Round-the-clock protection!) The city was also modernizing throughout the 'teens, installing public water systems and paving streets.
These systems required planning and management, so the position of Water Superintendent and Street Superintendent (part of the 1902 definition of the Marshal's job) were needed, and often ascribed to a single person . . . the Marshal!
Of course, the compensation packages had to change to meet the times, so we find that in 1942, it was stipulated (multiple ordinances) that the Marshal would receive $40/month for his duties as Marshal, plus $25/month for his duties as Street Superintendent, while the Night Marshal would receive $90/month for his duties. Fortunately, the Water Superintendent was entitled to $60/month, so when one person was Marshal, Street Super, and Water Super, his total salary was $125/month.
(These jobs carry more-than-normal risk!) Marshal Fred Ivey was involved in a downtown daylight shootout with bank bandits as early as 1914. Mrs. Florence Carpenter, wife of the Postmaster, shot it out with bandits attempting to burglarize the Post Office in 1923, but then-Marshal Gilbert missed the excitement.
It was 1932, however, when Marshal Clyde Tissue succumbed to duty-related trauma. He contracted pneumonia while working on the city water system, and died within four days, at the early age of 50. He was succeeded by Guy Terhune as both Marshal and Water Superintendent. Marshal Terhune's closest call came when he was called upon to shoot a vicious stray dog.
According to the local newspaper, "The 'crack' of the gun was followed by a vicious hollow sound as the bullet bounced back and hit Guy on the head after going clear through the dog and hitting a rock. The bullet hit an inch from his eye, but did not injure him, although the eye has turned a vivid purple."
In a more serious situation, the newspaper reported that shortly after a man ran amuck, shooting and stabbing a woman in Granite Falls, Marshal Terhune "jumped from an automobile, stuck a gun in [his] ribs, and captured him without a struggle. [He] still had his loaded revolver on him."
(Honest lawmen weren't going to get rich at their jobs) None of our local lawmen filled their roles with the hopes of getting rich. They've all been dedicated to our community. That is as true today as it was back in the early days.
We long ago moved to a City organization that has professional law officers who no longer hold the duty of Street Superintendent or Water Superintendent (thank goodness, we have other professionals in those jobs). By the 1950s, the City dedicated about 18 percent of its annual budget directly to law enforcement (Marshal, Night Marshal, Police Court).
But the City has grown significantly, the law enforcement task has grown in both size and complexity, and property taxes (the main source of income the City uses to pay for everything) grew in much the same way.
In 2013, even after all the belt-tightening, the City will finish the year having dedicated about 57 percent of its General Fund directly to Police Department expenditure.
So why are we making another huge change in how we structure our law enforcement? Well, the Great Recession is to blame.
Granite Falls has, in general, spent conservatively (well, maybe we spent a little aggressively when times really were really great, developers were building, and a new school brought a significant "bubble" in tax revenues . . . but it wasn't done with ill intent). Still, we didn't build a big enough cash reserve, and when the recession resulted in a 25 percent drop in property values, our City income (taxes) dropped by 25 percent.
Unfortunately, the water we buy didn't drop, the road maintenance required didn't drop, the sewers didn't become less expensive to maintain, so the fundamental expenses of operating the City infrastructure didn't drop, and extreme cost-cutting measures were taken.
With overall law-enforcement (including County-related law enforcement costs) approaching 69 percent of the total budget, the remaining portions therefore being relatively small (and somewhat inflexible, if City services were to continue), something really had to change . . . or be changed.
(The 21st Century version of the Marshal/Streets/Water assignment) No longer embodied in a single individual, the task of multi-year financing planning fell primarily to Police Chief Taylor and Public Works Supervisor Brent Kirk. They developed and refined tools to allow for robust planning and risk management.
The City tried everything at its disposal, using money that would normally be put aside for capital improvements to water and sewer systems by "taxing" the revenue coming in from those systems, borrowing money from other funds . . . but nothing could make up for a 25 percent drop in income (property taxes).
Even now when we are seeing some recovery, initiatives passed during the boom times (stipulating that taxes could increase no more than one percent per year, never dreaming that taxes would plummet) now mean that it would take us over 20 years to get back to the old level of revenue!
We simply cannot continue to starve all City functions to make a balanced budget possible, and the largest "lever to pull" is the one that constitutes the majority of the City budget – law enforcement.
(But we'll lose our identity!) We sincerely hope not! Our local law enforcement officers have always been dedicated to the health and well-being of our community. But the same is going to continue to be true as we move into an entirely new organizational alignment, with Snohomish County providing law enforcement for the City. We won't be getting deputies who are "assigned" to Granite Falls - we'll be getting deputies who want to serve in Granite Falls. We'll have a police station that is always open during business hours (have you noticed how often lately the doors have been locked while the officers on duty are busy outside the office?). You'll be able to conduct business at the station that you couldn't previously get done without going to Everett. The uniforms will be a different color, but the logos on the cars are logos we've always seen around town, day and night. And the deputies will be as professional as any officers we've had, trained for the protection of our community.
(Back to the Future!) The local law enforcement structure in 2014 will not look like the one in 1904, or 1924, or 1954. It will be different. We should be equally confident it will be different in 2034 . . . we just have no idea in what way it will be different. We have not lost our community identity, but we have changed our financial model for paying for law enforcement. We're taking advantage of the size of the County organization to get a fixed-price contract. If a car gets damaged, or an officer temporarily disabled, or any bizarre liability situation arises . . . it's covered in our contract. We can focus on getting healthier financially as a City, paying off loans, reducing the internal "taxes" on water and sewer utilities to re-build their reserves for capital improvement, and in a couple years, hopefully, be arguing about how to spend money on community improvements rather than on how to shave pennies from an already over-strained budget.
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I was first able to interview Polly Frost for her one-woman show, "How to Survive Your Adult Relationship With Your Family" at The Canyon Crest Winery in Riverside. Before she contacted me - I must admit - I thought her name was a bit familiar - but I didn't quite know who she was. I shoulda - given my interests - and now I'm glad I DO.
Want an introduction...and more? Go to pollyfrost.com...or just click HERE
How To Survive Your Adult Relationship With Your Family, while comedic, is not standup comedy. Polly has a number of standup comic friends, and said that this wasn't what she wanted to do for her show. The show combines storytelling, survival tips, and observations. TRULY - observations. I brought up how David Mamet picked up on dialect so well from taking notes, quietly, in a coffee shop. And that some of Tina Fey's best Sarah Palin bits came directly from the transcripts - not the writers, per se.
Polly said that some of the stories are indeed close to being "transcripts" and that to write the best "material"...all you really have to do is quietly take notes. She wrote the show because she discovered that "...no matter how much you've come to terms with your childhood - no matter how much therapy you've had - it won't prepare you for the surprising ways in which your adult relationship with your family can change..." and that some people can change quite dramatically.
At some of her performances, she's seen people laugh, cry...then laugh again. At first, when seeing this, Polly thought she should possibly pull back just a bit. After encouragement - FROM audience members - she knows that this type of interaction is JUST what's called for.
As you'll see from Polly's website she's not just a performer. She's a published author, playwright, and was part of the team to create TheFold.tv. Along with husband Ray Sawhill, and Matt Lambert, they in essence took EVERY idea they had brought to the table...and kept ALL of them. With this, you have a man with Aspergers...who is also a time-traveller. Without making fun of folks with aspergers OR time-travelling abilities, you now have something that's part sci-fi, part sex comedy...and part art movie. This was created on a budget of some 8,000 dollars and was released as a 6-part web series.
There are quite of few OF Polly's books to choose from. Among them - erotica. One of the things that Ray said when talking about TheFold.tv, is that regarding sex in the movies...there's either mainstream...or porn...nothing in between (speaking of which, she DID get a rather nice endorsement from Ron Jeremy for her erotica collection, Deep Inside). Polly, Ray, and Matt all have an appreciation for the '60's - into the '70's - "sexploitation", horror and sci-fi. Things like Barbarella, Roger Corman films, Japanese "pink" movies, and "Japanamae". She was surprised when I mentioned a couple names. Names like Jess (Jesus) Franco and Tinto Brass. More than surprised. QUITE pleased. The three of them are all big Franco fans, and just the mention of this niche director made it clear that we were indeed on the same wave. LIKE Franco, Polly's erotica goes beyond just sex. It delves into the supernatural. And horror. And, of course, humor.
Well before our conversation was over, I felt that rather than some interview...with some person...at some venue, I was just hangin' with a friend. I SO look forward to her performance at Canyon Crest, followed by dinner, some wine...and continuing the conversation.
Folks - I've just barely scratched the surface. Go to her website, pollyfrost.com. Beyond tour dates for her current show, there is SO much there.
Ya better bookmark it.
And see? I sometimes CAN go beyond The Human Canvas, and back to amazing authors, performers and players. Or in this case all of the above!
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Monday, June 24, 2013
Saddleridge Pool and Tennis Courts Flooded by Tropical Storm Andrea
Frankly, I don't care any more.
I do not use the tennis courts. No one does. They're an embarrassment to the neighborhood.
I do not use the pool. I'd rather go somewhere and have twenty strangers pee on me than swim in any public facility. Think about it.
I'm not even concerned enough about the pathetic state of affairs down in the swamp that is our common properties to stir myself to go down and photograph the mess. There are already plenty of photos available, along with explanations of why things are the way they are. All is proceeding as I have forseen.
Any current or prospective Saddleridge property owners interested enough to avail themselves to the information may do so.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Tennis Court Update
I haven't had much to say of late about the neighborhood tennis courts, except to report on the recurring floods. Recently Fonville Morrisey Sales Associate and Saddleridge homeowner Saysha Ryan, inquired as to what was on my mind. There are currently five homes for sale in Saddleridge, and Saysha is the co-listing realtor for one of these properties, so naturally, she would be curious. The photos are from a recent visit to the courts. As you can see, conditions continue to deteriorate. The tennis courts have become a cracked, weed infested mess. I've asked the opinion of several others about the courts, and the common reply has been, "simply pathetic." There is of course no point in attempting to correct this situation, as the adjacent creek will simply destroy the courts as it has before. Unbelievably, every homeowner in the neighborhood with a home for sale has listed our "amenities" as features of their homes. How anyone could or would consider our pool and tennis courts, situated between a flood prone creek and the neighborhood swamp to be a feature or asset in any fashion is a mystery to me. I think our tennis courts are a liability, and an embarrassment to the neighborhood. I think the neighborhood would benefit from their removal. That's right, pull up the fencing, scrape up the inch of uneven cracked asphalt and haul it to a recycling center, and allow the mud hole left behind to return to a natural state. I think the neighborhood would unarguably benefit from doing so.
Currently, according to Fonville Morrisey's website, there are over 19,000 homes for sale in the Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill area. I think that a prospective homeowner with somewhere around $400k, interested in living in this general area, in a neighborhood with well maintained, useful amenities has lots of choices. Maybe there's a Fonville Morrisey sales associate somewhere that might be able to help that homeowner locate such a property.
That's what I think, and thanks for asking, Saysha Ryan!
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Saddleridge Pool Vandalized...
I once suggested that both dressing room windows could be replaced with louvered wooden vents similar to what are already installed in the ends of the building, but that was idea soundly rejected. It would have been too permanent a solution, and would have doubled the ventilation in the toilet/dressing rooms, which are always smelly and mildewed. Instead, the Board of Directors has opted for replacing broken glass again and again, with the hope of achieving a different result someday. I believe that doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result has been defined as insanity. At Saddleridge, it's SOP.
Update 5/31/10: The pool is now open. Saddleridge homeowners are encouraged to use their pool to enjoy what's left of the Memorial Day weekend.
Friday, September 26, 2008
Saddleridge Tennis Courts Flooded Again
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Attorney Henry W. Jones Produces His Map and Changes His Mind
Dear Jack (Adzema -ed.) :
That's Jack Adzema, sometimes Board President, Board Member for Life, and neighborhood peachy guy.
This letter follows up our telephone conversation of the last few days concerning maintenance responsibilities on Lots where it may appear from individual Lot surveys that the dimensions of the Lot do not extend to the edge of the street. This opinion refers most specifically to the owner of Lot XX at the intersection of XX Drive and XX Drive.
The owner of the property has reviewed his survey and has confirmed the dimensions with a surveyor's tape and reports that his Lot does not extend to the edge of either XX Drive or XX Drive. He contends therefore that his maintenance responsibility stops at his property boundary line. He does not suggest who would maintain the strip of land between his property and the streets..
I do not think that the owner's contention necessarily follows from the facts.
Attorney Jones is wrong. Isn't it delightful, though, when an attorney who cannot read a map condescends to a homeowner who can?
I herewith attach a copy of a portion of the subdivision map which can be referred to as Map Book 19xx at Page xxxx. It clearly shows that the boundary lines may stop short of either street as shown by points on the map, but there is no property line between the marked points to indicate a line of demarcation between the owner's Lot and the right-of-way of either street.
How interesting. In his first letter, Mr Jones wrote, "In my opinion, the area that the owner of the lot has neglected to maintain is a portion of his Lot. From my review of the maps, it appears that each lot owner owns and the lot encompasses the area to the edge of the street. " Clearly, in order to make that determination, Mr. Jones must have been able to see property boundaries, which are shown on his map, and the edge of the street, which in fact is not shown on his map. Now, upon producing his map, Mr. Jones can see no property boundaries, or "underlying properties". Mr. Jones has changed his mind.
Of course there are property lines on the map. That's why the map was drawn in the first place, and why it is archived by Wake County, and made avavilable to the general public, not just attorneys. From Mr. Jones' own map, published here, the property boundaries are as follows, starting at the northwest corner of the lot:
A straight line, length 225.25 feet, direction 09 degrees, 01 minutes, 41 seconds. Then a straight line, lenght 266.48 feet, direction 57 degrees, 05 minutes, 06 seconds. Then a straight line, length 135.06 feet, direction 32 degrees, 54 minutes, 54 seconds. Then a circular arc, radius 25 feet, length 36.12 feet, then a circular arc, length 160.92 feet, radius 485.15 feet, intersecting with the first line described. Here, let me show you a picture.
Either Mr. Jones is being willfully dishonest, or he cannot read a map. I leave it to my readers to decide which.It seems to me that the draftsman of the Declaration contemplated this issue when he drafted the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for the Community. Each owner maintains his Lot. The definition of the term "Lot" in the Declaration is as follows:
"Lot shall mean and refer to any improved or unimproved parcel of land, shown upon any recorded subdivision map of the properties, intended for the construction of detached single family dwelling, excluding any common properties as defined herein."
Lot XX is shown very clearly on the subdivision map.
Mr Jones does another about face. But, just as the proverbial blind pig does occasionally find an acorn, Mr Jones finally gets it right. Yes, Virginia, the lot is very clearly shown on the subdivision map as I have exhaustively demonstrated.
The strip of land in question is clearly not Common Property because it is not owned by the Association.
Right. It's the property of the State of North Carolina. The DOT will tell you that.
There is no line of demarcation between the owner's Lot and the right-of-way in question on the subdivision map.
Demonstrably wrong. Mr Jones changes his mind yet again.
This leads me to believe that the draftsman intended the maintenance responsibility to be determined, not by reference to each individual owner's particular Lot survey, but by the lines shown on the subdivision map, as attached and as described in the Declaration.
The draftsman's intentions have no bearing here, and neither does Mr. Jones' magic crystal ball that allows him to divine the twenty year old intentions of a draftsman that I daresay he does not know nor has ever met. It does make nice filler material though. Mr. Jones is charging a lot for this letter.
I will not discuss the possibility of legal waiver or estoppel issues that would have been caused by the owner's continuous course of maintenance of the same area for a number of years; however, it appears to me that those issues may have some applicability as well.
Good. Then I won't have to discuss it either.
I've had quite a lot of fun with Mr. Jones today. In closing I must say that I truly do admire Mr. Henry W. Jones, for being willing to sign his name to this poorly written and even more poorly reasoned assortment of self contradictory bovine scatology, masquerading as legal opinion, for the purpose of advancing his client's interests, and cashing their checks. That's what I call real integrity.
Monday, June 16, 2008
Covenants corner #4 Hypocrite Board Member Lee Churn
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Water Flows Downhill, Finally
What do you suppose could have possibly motivated the Board to undertake this long overdue and clearly necessary action?The Board also had the contractor that installed the culvert to dig a new ditch to the creek, so the water had somewhere to go. Areas of the property that have for all intents and purposes been under water for years are now dry enough to walk on, even though this part of North Carolina is finally receiving rain fairly frequently.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Covenants Corner #3 Hypocrite Board Member Glenn Lobsinger
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Covenants Corner #2
The photos you see here are of a boat, covered with a blue cover, taken from a street in Saddleridge. This is unarguably a violation of Article XIII, Section 13.3. I've included two photos to show that this violation has been ignored for months by the Board of Directors, and Carol Slaven of Charleston Management Corp. You will notice that there are leaves on the trees in the first photo, and none in the second. You can also see that the front of the boat has been covered with a brown tarp. Nice try, but it's still a violation.
Update: I have been informed by Carol that a letter has been sent to this board member concerning this violation. I have also been informed that this board member has resigned. I have accused the Board of hypocrisy in previous posts. This is just another sterling example.


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Friday, July 31, 2009
Ferris In The News
Cramped, stuffy dorm rooms will be a thing of the past for 300 Ferris State University students beginning in 2010 with the construction of the new East Campus Suites, the Big Rapids Pioneer reports. The $22 million construction project will provide three, three-story, modern apartment-style residential facilities for students. The suites will be designed for 9.5-month, single-student housing during the fall and spring semesters for students 20 years of age or older. With many of the on-campus residence halls built 50 years ago, the new suites mark the beginning of a new age of living for students, Ferris Director of Housing Jon Shaffer said. "It's going to be a great boost for Ferris students who are looking to live on campus while having their own individual space," he said. The new suites will feature four bedrooms and two bathrooms, with some of the suites offering two bedrooms. Associate Vice President for Physical Plant Mike Hughes said one of the biggest advantages of the new suites will be the accommodations for today's student, with an emphasis on access to technology.
Ferris' Cencer Takes Job with Blackhawks
Dave Cencer turned on his cell phone after playing a round of golf in early June. He was shocked when he had a message from the Chicago Blackhawks, reports the Big Rapids Pioneer. The organization was looking for a video coordinator for its Triple-A affiliate, the Rockford, Ill., IceHogs of the American Hockey League, and asked if he would be interested. Besides video coordinator duties, Cencer will have added responsibilities with the IceHogs. He will handle strength and conditioning for the squad, run player meetings, and work on the ice with the team. These jobs are in line with what he did at Ferris. "Coach Bob Daniels and the coaching staff were great to work with and they taught me a lot about the game," Cencer said. "It was a learning experience every day and set me up for good things down the line. Ferris is a great program and the community is great. I would not have had this chance without them," he added.
Hockey Alumni, Big Rapids Police and Firefighters Go Head-to-Head in Softball Game
Those who have ever donned the crimson and gold sweaters of the Ferris State University hockey team circle the first Saturday in August on their calendars, the Big Rapids Pioneer reports. That's when they head back to Big Rapids for the annual Bulldog hockey golf outing fundraiser, sponsored by the Blueline Club. Something else that's become an annual tradition coinciding with the golf outing is the softball game fundraiser for the Little Kevin Hockey Fund, started by Kevin and Julie Courtney in memory of their son, Kevin Jr. The game is at 7 p.m. July 31 at Hemlock Park where Ferris hockey alumni will compete against a team of local firefighters and police officers. The Little Kevin Hockey Fund benefits disadvantaged youth by providing opportunities to learn to skate and play hockey. Kevin Courtney Jr. was an avid hockey fan. "We've had probably 50-plus kids that have received scholarships," said Tim Blashill, who runs the Learn to Skate program at Ewigleben Ice Arena. "They could literally come right off the street and we would have equipment for them and they could start skating."
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Faces of Ferris: Daniel Adsmond, Professor of Organic Chemistry
Dr. Daniel Adsmond doesn't teach to get rich or to enjoy some sort of celebrity status at Ferris State University.
Adsmond, Ferris' 2009 Distinguished Teacher Award recipient, largely teaches for those special moments when he sees with his eyes or hears with his ears that his students get it. Watching the learning process unfold, within students, has been and continues to be gratifying for one of the University's celebrated teachers.
"I've always enjoyed teaching," said Adsmond, an Organic Chemistry professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, who realized his passion for education and helping others at a young age. "One of the things I've always enjoyed about teaching is watching the light bulb turn on in a student's head and you know they get it."
He added, "I love seeing students begin to feel enjoyment in the learning process."
Adsmond started at a young age when he tutored his older sister in geometry. Even in his youth, the seeds for a fulfilling career as an educator were being planted and nurtured. Over time, those seeds have blossomed into something special.
Time has only made his commitment to education and helping others grow stronger.
For the complete story on Dr. Adsmond, visit Ferris State University's new Faces of Ferris Web page: http://www.ferris.edu/htmls/news/faces/adsmond/
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Take A Virtual Tour Of The Rock
BIG RAPIDS - There is excitement building on the Ferris State University campus as The Rock Café moves closer and closer to being completely renovated.
You can take an opportunity to visit the Ferris Web site and take a virtual tour of what The Rock will look like once renovations are complete.
The Rock, once fully renovated, will offer a Marchè-style dining experience for students, faculty, staff and visitors to the Big Rapids campus who would like to dine there.
Here is more about The Rock from the Ferris Web site:
Marketplace concepts, also referred to as a Marchè concepts or food emporiums, are the new generation in student dining. A marketplace concept provides an integrated food production and dining experience with an emphasis on fresh ingredients and made-to-order preparation. It is characterized by exhibition cooking at several distinct food platforms. the majority of the existing back-of-the-house production has been moved to several self-contained display cooking venues inside the dining area.
This concept incorporates European-style marketplace décor where cooking aromas, product freshness, and abundance are prevalent. An emphasis is placed on food merchandising, and it also includes casual Café-style seating.
Take a virtual tour of the rock and see what the future has in store for Ferris State University diners.
Ferris Launching New Athletics Department Web Site
BIG RAPIDS - Ferris State University is opening a new chapter in the Athletics experience for fans with the unveiling of its new Web site.
Here is the press release:
Ferris State University Athletics has announced a partnership with PrestoSports and plans to launch a new website thru the company with an enhanced online presence on Monday, Aug. 3.
Fans can continue to find the FSU Athletics Website at its current address - www.ferris.edu/sports. The new athletics website will include a unique design and a number of innovative features while putting athletics administrators in complete control of the look and content within the site. Some of the distinctive features that will be implemented on the Bulldogs' new online home will include interactive statistics, video clips, rotating feature stories and links to Ferris State's social networking platforms such as Facebook and Twitter.
"We're extremely excited for the possibilities this new website will provide," said FSU Athletics Director Tom Kirinovic. "With the outstanding success our student-athletes have achieved both on the field and in the classroom, this will give us an enhanced marketing tool to help promote that success."


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Why, oh why did I decide to cut down on coffee right before the school year madness? Where will I be without a morning commuter fix of Sumatra cafe au lait, followed by a mid-morning iced hazelnut latte and post-lunch Turkish coffee? The thought of eating no-dunk, dry biscotti seems like such a letdown, right up there with rainy parades and bad hair days.
Granted, "cutting down" is not the same thing as "giving up," but I already miss the small indulgences, as well as the brief catch up time with coworkers and my favorite coffeehouse barista. Hmmm, I'll have to live -- or sip -- vicariously through other java aficionados.
Fellow coffee lovers, please paint the mental picture for me, down to the final whiff of coffee beans: What roast do you prefer? Pre-ground, or do you have your own grinder at home? Let's get down 'n' dirty; give me even the controversial buzz: flavoring syrups, non-dairy creamers, decaf, instant coffee -- don't hold back! Believe me, when you're biting your knuckles from a missed coffee klatch, no related tale is too tawdry.
So 'fess up. If you've been guilty of coffee hoarding, grind snobbery or speeeeed-talking, feel free to share your experiences.
I can empathize: I'll be in my office, drinking water and leaving teeth marks on my thumb. Maybe I'll switch to tea.