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What comes to mind when you hear the name "Tom Cruise?" Actor? Sure. Father? Maybe. Husband? Sometimes. Or more likely: Weirdo? Totally. Wacko? Oh, yeah. Dweeb? Definitely.
The Tom Cruise of the eighties and nineties is not the Tom Cruise of today. The Tom Cruise of the eighties and nineties was cool, calm, and collected. The Tom Cruise of today is someone you can probably picture living inside a cold, sterile, steel and concrete house. He sits around all day rocking back and forth while cackling at the stupidity of the human race. The only reason he leaves his house is to attend Scientology conventions or meetings or whatever the hell they have.
What has Tom Cruise become? Where is Ethan Hunt? Where is Pete "Maverick" Mitchell? Hell, where is that rock star he played in Rock of Ages?
In his new flick, Jack Reacher, he's some kind of badass renegade cop. Why must you fool us, Tom? Why must we think you are like this in real life, when really you're just a batshit insane nerd man? Sure, you might be considered a renegade. A renegade for crazies, that is.
I think it's important for us to take a look at Tom's weird behavior, so maybe we can reconcile this together.
He jumps on couches.
Ah, the moment that will live in infamy. Tom was so smitten with his new flame Katie Holmes that he just couldn't physically contain himself. In a 2005 interview on Oprah, she asked him if he had ever felt this way before and he responded by jumping up on the couch, like a five year old boy pretending he's riding a sweet wave, brah. I guess maybe he was riding a sweet wave. A sweet wave of emotional bliss. He spent this entire interview acting like a twelve year old girl gushing about her new crush. I was just waiting for the moment when he was going to pick up a couch cushion and pretend he was making out with it.
He uses words like "glib."
Bless Matt Lauer's heart. He took this interview like a champ. This was the moment when everyone realized just how strange Tom Cruise had become. Look at his eyes! He has the crazy googly eyes of someone at the height of their delusion. In this case, the delusion that "psychiatry is pseudo-science" and drugs are not the answer. Tom knows the history of psychiatry and Matt Lauer does not. Tom knows that there is no such thing as a chemical imbalance and Matt Lauer does not. Brooke Shields is full of shit and Tom Cruise is not. You're being glib, Matt. Shut up, Matt.
He wears shoe lifts.
Is this some kind of evil Scientology magic? Criss Angel can't even pull off a stunt like this. At a height of 5'7 I suppose Mr. Cruise might be a little self-conscious. Rumor has it, when he and Nicole Kidman were shooting Days of Thunder, Nicole had to stand in a hole so that they would be the same height. Can you imagine what this would to do to a man? So he does the only thing he knows how: he wears hidden shoe lifts sometimes on the red carpet. But come on! Height does not a great man make. Own it. Or at least stop marrying tall women who make it all the more obvious. We all know your wiles, Tommy. Your sorcery has not gone unnoticed.
He sniffs appliances.
Tom. Tom. Hey, Tom. What are you doing? Is this another Scientology thing? While looking for appliances in New York, Mr. Cruise was being a little unusual, as per usual. When asked if he needed any help in his search for a refrigerator, he replied, "No, I'm just shopping." Well, alright. As you were, then. Carry on.

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Norwich 0-2 Portsmouth: Report
Pompey end Carrow Road waitLate goals from Dave Kitson and Greg Halford earned Portsmouth a 2-0 victory - their first win at Carrow Road in 23 years.Kitson slotted home from six yards in the 73rd minute after excellent play from strike partner David Nugent, who then won a penalty which Halford converted in injury time after he was fouled by Leon Barnett.The Norwich defender, who this week agreed a permanent deal on a three-and-a-half-year contract when the January transfer window opens, was sent off for a second booking as a result to cap a miserable day for the home side.Portsmouth were also indebted to goalkeeper Jamie Ashdown - who had a loan spell at Norwich in 2006 - after he pulled off several fine saves as City's six-game unbeaten run came to an end.Norwich had to make one change with captain Grant Holt suspended after picking up his fifth booking in the 2-1 win at Derby last Saturday, with Simeon Jackson recalled to the starting line-up.Portsmouth were unchanged from the team which beat Swansea 2-1 on November 26, the last time they played after their home clash with Burnley was postponed.The visitors made a bright start and came close to taking the lead in the third minute.Barnett was penalised for a foul on Nugent and from the resulting free-kick on the edge of the box, Liam Lawrence's effort curled just wide.Norwich should have taken the lead in the 18th minute. Chris Martin, making his 100th appearance for the club, flicked the ball on to Jackson, who was through one-on-one but could only shoot straight at Ashdown with his weaker foot.Jackson headed a corner from on-loan midfielder Henri Lansbury over the crossbar moments later as the Canaries' confidence grew.From then on, it was all Norwich but they failed to turn their dominance into goals.Barnett headed a David Fox corner over the crossbar before the latter fired high and wide from 30 yards.Ashdown produced an excellent save to deny Martin in the 33rd minute and then held a stinging drive from Lansbury while Andrew Crofts failed to find the target moments before the break.Portsmouth nearly made Norwich pay six minutes into the second half but Lawrence's 30-yard effort hit the post.The home side responded and Ashdown pulled off another superb stop to keep out Wes Hoolahan's 18-yard drive before the Irish midfielder fired another effort from further out wide of the post.Portsmouth took the lead 17 minutes from time following great play from Nugent, who eventually left Kitson with a simple opportunity from six yards - his first goal in nine games.City responded immediately and Fox was foiled by Ashdown from 20 yards with the goalkeeper then in the right position to catch a header from Barnett from Fox's corner before Lansbury drilled just over from range.Portsmouth wrapped up victory in injury time when Barnett saw red for a second booking after bringing down Nugent in the box and Halford made no mistake.
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Conference: Web2 Expo SF
Posted: June 24, 2010 | Author: hilary | Filed under: academics, blog, Presentations | Tags: bitly, conference, data, presentation, realtime, web2expo | 6 Comments »I gave a talk called A Data-driven Look at the Realtime Web Ecosystem at the Web2Expo SF conference in May in San Francisco. I attempted to highlight some of the interesting facets of the bit.ly data set, and it appeared to be well-received (showing up on TechCrunch, ZDNet, and a few other places).
I attended the full conference, and it was great. The attendees were extremely international and I met a ton of fascinating people.
I'm still getting a couple of e-mail requests per week for my slides and materials, so they're posted below for posterity.
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quote:I'm not sure when they were taken down.
quote:Man after yesterday I'm glad I'm a New Orleans fan. That stadium may be awesome but damn those fans SUCK! The loudest thing in that stadium is the sound system the crowd did not seem into it all day. They boo their own team for just a dropped pass! At one point the "WHO DAT CHANT" was done louder than the home town fans. Where I was sitting 440s there seemed to be a very large amount of Saints Fans. We were all impressed by the large saints showing since we will not make the playoffs. My second thing is what the hell is the reason every couple I saw the man was a cowboys fan and the female was a saints fan. It was crazy; my arse wouldn't go to a game with my ole lady if she didn't like the same team! Last, after being at that stadium I see things that the superdome could very easily do to improve. I understand this is a brand new stadium but some type of screen is needed over the field to watch replays. I think that's the biggest downfall in the dome is the two screens are old and out dated and they took the screen in the center down. Once that is updated I think the dome can hang for years to come even with these new stadiums. Seemed to me Jerry spent more money on the halftime show, different cheerleaders, fireworks, and bands than he did on his headcoach!
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GrubHub, a Web and mobile service that simplifies online ordering for restaurant delivery and pickup, has launched a revamped Android app.
The GrubHub Android app allows diners to order food on the go from more than 5,000 restaurants in 13 cities with more cities to be added.
"Not too long ago, finding and ordering anything more exotic than pizza or Chinese was difficult, to say the least," said Mike Evans, GrubHub co-founder and COO. "It's a lot easier these days thanks to more efficient mobile food apps. Between GrubHub's new Android app and our iPhone app, diners can easily order food from home, work or whatever local watering hole they are at."
The new app lets diners use their phones' GPS capabilities to scan their current locations for all the nearby restaurants that deliver. They can also narrow their search by cuisine or search for a specific restaurant or menu item.
The app features thousands of reviews to help diners make decisions. Additionally, GrubHub's Android app will save the address, payment info and order details to make reordering easier.
Evans said the company anticipates orders coming from mobile apps to comprise 25 percent of sales by the end of the year.
The app is free to download from the Android Market. It is also free for diners to order online at GrubHub.com.
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Will This Ratings Downgrade Hurt Finish Line (FINL) Stock On Friday?
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Finish Line Inc. (FINL - Get Report) was downgraded to "neutral" from "buy" at Sterne Agee this morning.
The firm said it lowered its rating on the sport shoe retailer as the growing consumer trend seems to be moving away from higher-priced shoes.
Sterne says this "will challenge results for the foreseeable future."
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The firm maintained its $33 price target on Finish Line, but lowered its full year EPS for 2015 to $1.86 from $1.90, and for 2016 to $2.09 from $2.13. Separately, TheStreet Ratings team rates FINISH LINE INC as a Buy with a ratings score of A-. TheStreet Ratings Team has this to say about their recommendation: "We rate FINISH LINE INC (FINL) a BUY. This is based on the convergence of positive investment measures, which should help this stock outperform the majority of stocks that we rate. The company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its robust revenue growth, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures, solid stock price performance, impressive record of earnings per share growth and compelling growth in net income. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company shows low profit margins." Highlights from the analysis by TheStreet Ratings Team goes as follows:
- The revenue growth came in higher than the industry average of 1.4%. Since the same quarter one year prior, revenues rose by 15.8%. Growth in the company's revenue appears to have helped boost the earnings per share.
- FINL has no debt to speak of therefore resulting in a debt-to-equity ratio of zero, which we consider to be a relatively favorable sign. Along with the favorable debt-to-equity ratio, the company maintains an adequate quick ratio of 1.31, which illustrates the ability to avoid short-term cash problems.
- Powered by its strong earnings growth of 150.00% and other important driving factors, this stock has surged by 38.93% over the past year, outperforming the rise in the S&P 500 Index during the same period. Regarding the stock's future course, although almost any stock can fall in a broad market decline, FINL should continue to move higher despite the fact that it has already enjoyed a very nice gain in the past year.
- FINISH LINE INC reported significant earnings per share improvement in the most recent quarter compared to the same quarter a year ago. The company has demonstrated a pattern of positive earnings per share growth over the past year. We feel that this trend should continue. During the past fiscal year, FINISH LINE INC increased its bottom line by earning $1.56 versus $1.42 in the prior year. This year, the market expects an improvement in earnings ($1.88 versus $1.56).
- The net income growth from the same quarter one year ago has significantly exceeded that of the S&P 500 and the Specialty Retail industry. The net income increased by 145.0% when compared to the same quarter one year prior, rising from $5.08 million to $12.44 million.
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Replace your tired old icons with custom designs, but at a price.
Anyone bored with the standard icons that come with Windows or any other program have an opportunity to make a change. Sib Icon Editor allows users to choose any icon and alter it, or even create their own icon. We did find some discrepancies in the price, however.
This program has a very simple interface that even novices should be able to easily follow. First, a screen appears asking whether you would like to create an icon from scratch, alter a specific icon, or search for all existing icons on your computer. The All Existing Icons feature takes some time to configure, but is impressive in its scope. If you choose to alter an icon it will show up on a screen that reminded us of very early drawing and paintbrush programs. The icon is broken into large pixels. If you choose to create a new icon, you will see the same screen, but with all the pixels blank. The program has a color palette along the right side and drawing commands along the left (such as Text, Paintbrush, Shape Creator, and more).
The publisher claims that this is a free program, but it requires registration after 30 days. While this program was a little old-fashioned looking and the heavily pixelated display took some getting used to, it functioned as promised. There appears to be no limit to what kind of alterations users can make to their icons while using this program. We recommend it for all users.


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Effects of Drugs and Alcohol on Male Fertility
While it has been well documented how the use of drugs and alcohol during pregnancy can affect a developing fetus, the fact that these substances can also harm male fertility is not as well known. When you and your partner are trying to conceive, it is best to cut alcohol and drugs from your life.
Men who regularly drink large amounts of alcohol or engage in binge drinking (four or more drinks in one evening) are likely to have serious problems with their fertility. Alcoholics often have problems with achieving and maintaining an erection. Additionally, because alcohol damages the liver, alcoholics are more likely to have higher levels of estrogen in their body, which can severely suppress sperm. Moreover, alcohol abuse has been linked with damaged sperm and reduced sperm counts.
Even if you are not a heavy drinker, you may want to cut back on your drinking habits. Studies have shown that women who drink moderate amounts of alcohol (one to five drinks per week) can have impaired fertility. While the effects of moderate drinking have not been properly studied in men, it is likely that regular alcohol consumption could impair male fertility as well.
Recreational drug use has also been associated with male infertility. Narcotics like heroin, amphetamines, cocaine and PCP have been linked with a decrease in libido, erectile dysfunction and ejaculatory problems. Heroin, as well as other drugs, has been shown to disrupt normal hormone production causing diminished LH and testosterone levels. However, both of these hormones are need in order for the male reproductive system to function properly and for healthy sperm development.
Cocaine in particular has been shown to significantly impact a man's fertility and even contribute to birth defects in a child. Men who use cocaine have been found to have lower sperm counts, reduced sperm motility, as well as an increase the amount of abnormal sperm. Cocaine use just prior to conceiving has also been associated with birth defects in children.
Athletes who use anabolic steroids to help increase their muscle mass are also advised to skip the drugs if they are hoping to have a child. These steroids have been shown to interfere with proper sperm production and to lower a man's sperm count.
Frequent marijuana use has been linked with a reduction in sperm count and seminal fluid. As well, the sperm behavior of men who regularly smoke marijuana has been found to be "abnormal", meaning that the sperm has problems swimming as well as penetrating the egg. Lower testosterone levels are also common in men who habitually smoke marijuana. As a normal testosterone level is vital to the production of sperm, regular use of marijuan causes this process to become hindered.
If you engage in any of these behaviors, it is recommended that you cut out these vices when you are trying to conceive. However, do not expect to get your partner pregnant as soon as you stop drinking alcohol or smoking marijuana. Because it takes three months for your body to produce sperm, the effects and damage you may have done to your reproductive system can persist long after you have stopped using drugs or alcohol.
Typically, an alcohol rehab center provides effective programs to encourage people who are using excessive alcohol, especially among men facing alcoholism induced health issues, to work the path towards sobriety and recovery from addiction.


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The NYT reported that Indiana's legislature approved a measure that requires that the workers who support a union at the workplace pay for the representation of the workers who choose not to pay for the union's representation. It would have been helpful to remind readers that a union is legally obligated to represent all the workers in a bargaining unit, regardless of whether a worker has opted to join the union.
This means that non-members not only get the same wages and benefits that the union gets for its members, they also are entitled to the union's protection in the event of disputes with the employer. Most states allow workers to sign contracts that require non-union members to pay for the benefits they receive from the union.
The bill passed by Indiana's legislature prohibits unions and employers from signing this sort of contract. Instead, it requires unions to provide free representation to non-members.
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Darrel Franson moves poly wire using a tumble wheel, offering fresh non-toxic fescue twice a day.
Darrel Franson's 60-cow beef herd is healthier and more profitable now that he's converted his 112 acres of pasture from toxic Kentucky 31 to novel-endophyte tall fescue. His calf weight gains average 2.65 lbs/day, up from 2 lbs, while weaning rates moved from 80% to 90%. Fall-calving conception rates increased, too.
"I can sell $100/acre more beef off of novel-endophyte fescue than I can off of toxic because of the gains and pregnancies and absences of a cow blowing a foot off," says the Mt. Vernon, MO, grazier. "I get a 10% higher weaning weight. That's six calves per year more."
Franson bought his farm, called Shiloh Land & Cattle Company, in 1993 while making a career switch from managing a Wisconsin cooperative. After more than a decade of dealing with the effects of toxic tall fescue – including cows losing hooves – he decided to slowly renovate one parcel of land after another.
The only infected fescue his cows now graze is on 16 acres of rented pasture. But he's even considering renovating that land, even though costs are $180-200/acre and the process is "daunting," he says.
Fescue renovation will actually cost much less than that range within a year, predicts Craig Roberts, University of Missouri forage specialist. "We're expecting to see more incentives, especially government cost-share programs. And the seed cost should drop a little because there is not just one cultivar on the market now."
MaxQ, a Pennington Seed non-toxic-endophyte tall fescue, was released in 2000. New novel-endophyte fescues just moving onto the market are Pennington's Texoma MaxQII; Estancia with ArkShield, from Mountain View Seed; and Duramax Armor, from DLF International Seeds. BarOptima Plus E34 is the Barenbrug USA offering, called a beneficial-endophyte tall fescue. (See "Novel-Endophyte Fescues Unveiled.")
Franson thinks people still confuse endophyte-free fescues, which didn't persist, with novel-endophyte varieties. "It's amazing the misunderstanding that's out there," he says.
But several years ago, Roberts and Clemson University forage specialist John Andrae surveyed state specialists throughout the fescue region, asking why farmers weren't renovating. Their answer: cost and the amount of work that would need to be done.
"It's not a straight-forward process of killing out the old fescue and putting in the new," Roberts explains. "The process we use in Missouri: we spray it (with Roundup), then put in a smother crop, something like pearl millet." That crop can be grazed over a 2½-month period, then is sprayed out and the novel-endophyte fescue is drilled in.
"The next spring, it's better not to graze it at all because the cattle just love that new seeding," Franson adds. "So you're better off to let that stand get up to hay-cutting height and take a hay crop. He emphasizes the importance of setting cutter height at about 4".
"The last couple of years on the pieces I converted, I didn't graze them at all until the stand was a year old."
Dairy producers see quite a benefit from renovated pastures, Roberts adds. "When you get rid of the toxin and plant anything else that's nutritional, we expect to see about a 30% bump in milk production.
"We're expected to see a half-pound gain per day in steers over what you would see in just straight toxic fescue," he says. With cow-calf operations, spring conception rates should increase at least 10 percentage points, "and that's very, very conservative. We have seen increases of 40 percentage units."
Roberts doesn't have figures on fall-calving herds, but spring-calving herds, if they have 80% conception rates, can look forward to an increase to 90%.
Dairies recover renovation costs the quickest – less than two years. Stocker operations can expect about a two-year payback and cow-calf operations between six and seven years, Roberts says.
For our side story on Franson's grazing technique, see "Don't Give Your Cattle More Than They Can Chew, Says Grazier."


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Bottle is a not your typical minimal wristwatch by Nava, that is inspired by the typical beer bottle – It's glass has raised nodules that are similar to ones found on the bottom of a glass beverage bottle. Industrial Facility, the design team behind the watch, noticed that there were often exactly sixty of these…
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The title sounds like an oxymoron. How can you be more with less? Mean Design Studios (Mean as in meaningful) answers that question with this prototype – A watch that looks absolutely minimal when looking at it straight, but shows the time index when tilted slightly.
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Former car designer, Dzmitry Samal, has been churning out eccentric glasses for quite some time now. Now, he's added a limited edition swiss made watch made out of concrete. The pieces are limited to a 100 units and the price is 1240 Euros. related links Samal Design
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The Britain – Automatic 38mm (BBY1600) The Britain – Automatic 43mm (BBY1201) The Britain – Limited Edition The Britain Burberry goes back to the drawing board with their new introduction and introduces a new classic slash modern hybrid called the Britain. The range features four special edition self winding automatic styles and also chronograph, three hand styles in quartz. Plus additional sizes aimed at ladies. related links Burberry
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If you ever wanted to imagine a wristwatch from the near future when touch technology became more ubiquitous, this would be it – The feminine Rado Esenza Ceramic touch launching today at Baselworld 2013. All you have to do is to make a gentle press and sweep along the side of the case – left for hours and right for minutes. Oh, and one last thing, it's the world's first ceramic touch controlled watch. There will be six new models in this collection – three black and three white. related links Rado
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Italian Architect and Designer Andrea Morgante has always been inspired by organic engineering, that is, the influence of shapes found in nature on his work. So when he was offered to do a wristwatch for Alessi, he couldn't help but apply the ribbed look of a tray he designed previously thus creating a watch where grooves permeates through it entirely, from the bracelet to the case and then to the glass. The Designer His work Related links Alessi Shiro Studio
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Every year for the past decade, Issey Miyake has released a single wristwatch designed by a prominent designer. This year, the eleventh new series is called simply, the 'W' and it has been created in collaboration with Japanese car designer Satoshi Wada. Satoshi's design milestones include designing the A5 for Audi and a long history with Nissan. The watch is intended to be a minimal no-nonsense design and it features a quartz chronograph movement but has a second hand that moves instantly like that on an automatic watch with the same button click feel of an automatic movement. Those who've…
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Billed as the 'watch that understands time zones', Seiko has created the first solar powered GPS watch that receives GPS signals and identifies the time zone, time and date data using four GPS satellites. The watch updates automatically once a day and also on demand. It's named after the company's 1969 predecessor which was the world's first quartz watch. It will be released in the fall of 2012 with a price of around 2000-3000 euros. There will be five models with one special edition limited to 2500 units. related links Seiko
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UniformWares Void Tsovet Here's a trend that I'm a big fan of – Singular vision indie watch brands. In today's connected world of the internet where anyone can be a taste maker and curate images on their blog or tumblr, it isn't too far fetched to have for-seen a trend of small indie watch brands that are more restrained, curated edits with a singular feel. Examples of this includes the logo-free UniformWares, the Digitally inspired Void, the Tough and ambitious Tsovet and now Autodromo – a more delightful restrained addition to the never ending range of automotive inspired wristwatch brands.…
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This year's two new additions to the Issey Miyake wath range are by two famous japanese designers. Tokujin Yoshioka and Naoto Fukasawa. Since there are no press images available, I'm only able to post Tokujin's watch that builds on his current transparent style that dominates his work. The Water Bar The Swarovski store by Tokujin The Invisible (chair) related links Issey Miyake Watches


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The comfort station in the bait shop parking lot is closed until repairs can be made to frozen pipes that burst due to cold weather conditions.
Due to structural issues and in order to maintain the integrity of this historic resource, the interior of the Mill Ruins at Sweetwater Creek State Park is completely closed to the public for school trips, guided hikes, special events,and other requests until further notice. Hikes and trips to the exterior of the ruins are still available and encouraged.
The Bait Shop will open February 27 for the 2015 season. Boat rentals and bait sales will be available from 9 am to 5 pm Friday through Sunday.
Sweetwater Creek State Park is a peaceful tract of wilderness only minutes from downtown Atlanta. A wooded trail follows the stream to the ruins of the New Manchester Manufacturing Company, a textile mill burned during the Civil War. Beyond the mill, the trail climbs rocky bluffs to provide views of the beautiful rapids below. Additional trails wind through fields and forest, showcasing ferns, magnolias, wild azaleas and hardwoods. Park rangers lead informative hikes to these areas throughout the year.
The 215-acre George Sparks Reservoir is popular for fishing and provides a pretty setting for feeding ducks and picnicking. Fishing supplies are available in the adjacent bait shop. During warmer months, the park rents fishing boats, canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and pedal boats. Visitors can join the Park Paddler's Club, which challenges them to explore waterways in six state parks. An award-winning
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Do not rely on GPS units for directions to this park. Take I-20 west from Atlanta, exit #44 at Thornton Road, turn left and go 1/4 mile. Turn right on Blairs Bridge Road. After 2 miles, turn left on Mount Vernon Road and proceed to the park.
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"Ruins to Rapids" Full Moon Hike
Friday, Mar 6, 2015
7:30 PM to 9 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park
This 1.5-mile hike is moderately difficult and goes down to the Civil War-era textile mill ruins of New Manchester and follows the lovely rapids (up to class IV) of Sweetwater Creek. A flashlight and sturdy, closed-toe shoes are required. No children under 6 or dogs... $6 plus $5 parking.
Late Winter/Early Spring Wildflower Hike
Saturday, Mar 7, 2015
10 AM to 12 PM
Sunday, Mar 29, 2015
4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park
This moderately strenuous, two mile hike along the white trail and beyond will take us through a variety of lovely habitats to view the earliest of our spring wildflowers, the beloved "ephemerals". $5 plus $5 parking.
Native American Heritage Hike
Sunday, Mar 8, 2015
1 PM to 3 PM
Sunday, Mar 22, 2015
11 AM to 1 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park
Join us for a two hour moderate hike focusing on the first inhabitants of our area, the Native Americans or American Indians, as we explore the eastside which will include a visit tothe "Indian Cave". Meet at the Visitor's Center. Reservations recommended. $5 plus $5 parking.
Historic New Manchester History Hike
Sunday, Mar 8, 2015
4:30 PM to 6 PM
Saturday, Mar 21, 2015
11 AM to 12:30 PM
Saturday, Mar 28, 2015
11 AM to 12:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park
This mile-long hike (easy to moderate) will lead to the five story ruins of the Civil War-era New Manchester textile mill and focus on the history of the Sweetwater Creek Valley... $5 plus $5 parking.
"Bark in the Park" Dog Hike
Saturday, Mar 14, 2015
10 AM to 11 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park
Join a Park Ranger and bring your four-legged companion on this moderate mile long hike to the rapids of Sweetwater Creek and to the five-story Civil War era New Manchester Mill ruins. Ages 6 years and older. Sturdy, closed toe shoes required. Reservations recommended. $5 plus $5 parking.
Ranger-led Lake Paddle
Saturday, Mar 14, 2015
1 PM to 2:30 PM
Sunday, Mar 15, 2015
2 PM to 3:30 PM
Saturday, Mar 21, 2015
2 PM to 3:30 PM
Sunday, Mar 22, 2015
2 PM to 3:30 PM
Saturday, Mar 28, 2015
3 PM to 4:30 PM
Sunday, Mar 29, 2015
2 PM to 3:30 PM
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Join us for a ranger-led, peaceful outing on the lake and up Beaver Creek. This trip is for those 16 years or older who can swim or children 6 years or older who can swim and are accompanied by an adult. Meet at the Bait Shop. Register in advance. $20 includes canoe or tandem kayak, PFD, and paddle. $5 parking.
Hayride and S'mores
Saturday, Mar 14, 2015
4 PM to 5:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park
Join us for a tractor-pulled hayride up to Jack's Hill. We will also gather around a campfire and make s'mores. Park Rangers and local historians will be leading these programs, sharing history and stories from the park. Reservations are required. $8 plus $5 parking.
Backcountry Geology Hike
Sunday, Mar 15, 2015
1 PM to 4 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park
Geologist and Friends member John Johnston will lead a moderate three-mile hike identifying rock types and explaining how they formed. Explore the beautiful Jack's Branch area and the seldom visited rock quarry of New Manchester. Meet in the Interpretive Center. $6 plus $5 parking.
Snakes Alive
Sunday, Mar 15, 2015
2 PM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park
Join Park Manager David Jordan in this up-close hour featuring live, non-venomous snakes. We will learn all about our local snakes, including the venomous ones, as well as the natural history of snakes and all about their behavior and senses. Meet at the Visitor's Center. $5 plus $5 parking.
"Park Nights, City Lights" Night Hike
Friday, Mar 20, 2015
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park
Join us for a strenuous, 3 mile night hike to the beautiful east side of the park where we will hike to the "Indian Cave" and climb the East Ridge to view the Atlanta skyline. This hike is open to anyone 12 years and older. A flashlight and sturdy, closed toe shoes are required... $6 plus $5 parking.
Green Building Tour
Saturday, Mar 21, 2015
9:30 AM to 11 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park
The Park's Visitor Center/Museum is one of the most environmentally friendly buildings anywhere. It has received the highest LEED certification (Platinum) from the U.S. Green Building Council. Learn about sustainability, green buildings and what makes this one so special. $2 plus $5 parking.
Candlelight Hike to the Mill
Saturday, Mar 21, 2015
7 PM to 9 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park
This mile-long guided night hike is easy to moderately difficult and goes down to the Civil War era textile mill ruins of New Manchester alongside the beautiful rapids of Sweetwater Creek. Candle lanterns will be provided. No children under 6 years or dogs permitted... $5 plus $5 parking.
Stargazer Hike
Saturday, Mar 21, 2015
8:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park
This moderate two mile night hike will take us to a remote area where we will search the night sky for wonders like planets, stars, constellations, and shooting stars(weather permitting). Binoculars are recommended. Sturdy, closed-toe shoes and a flashlight are required... $6 plus $5 parking.
Trails Work Day
Sunday, Mar 22, 2015
10 AM to 1 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park
Join us for a volunteer work day performing general trail maintenance on the beautiful trails of the park. Bring gloves, water, comfortable work clothes, and closed-toe, sturdy shoes. Registration encouraged at 770-732-5871. Meet at the Visitor's Center. $5 parking.
Eastside Night Hike
Friday, Mar 27, 2015
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park
Join us for a strenuous, 3 mile evening hike to the beautiful east side of the park where we will climb the East Ridge, visit the "Indian Cave" and hike to other seldom-visited areas. This hike is open to anyone 16 years and older. A flashlight and sturdy, closed-toe shoes are required... $6 plus $5 parking.
Twilight Lake Paddle
Saturday, Mar 28, 2015
7 PM to 8:30 PM
Friday, Apr 3, 2015
7 PM to 8:30 PM
Friday, Apr 10, 2015
7 PM to 8:30 PM
Friday, Apr 17, 2015
7 PM to 8:30 PM
Friday, Apr 24, 2015
7 PM to 8:30 PM
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Join us for a peaceful, ranger-led outing as we watch for wading birds and enjoy the setting sun. This program is open to adults and children 6 years or older who are accompanied by an adult. You may choose a canoe or kayak for this trip. Reservations required. $20 includes gear. $5 parking.
Sweetwater Creek by Kayak
Saturday, Apr 4, 2015
11 AM to 1 PM
Saturday, Apr 18, 2015
11 AM to 1 PM
Saturday, Apr 25, 2015
11 AM to 1 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park
Join us for a beautiful two-hour paddle through a peaceful stretch of Sweetwater Creek in a tandem kayak. There is an optional short hike to view the mill ruins and whitewater rapids. This outing is for adults (18 yrs. and older) who can swim and those 12 yrs. to 17 yrs. with a parent... $23 plus $5 parking.
14th Annual Family Fun Day - Catfish Rodeo for Elementary & Middle School Students
Saturday, May 16, 2015
9 AM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park
State Representative Roger Bruce invites families to come enjoy the famous "Fish Fry" a day of fun. Elementary and Middle school-aged students, must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. $5 parking.
Joseph Bello
Assistant Manager, Sweetwater Creek State Park
Vince Taylor
Park Manager, Sweetwater Creek State Park
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Our company is in policy and risk management. Elemental Security Platform (ESP) unifies security controls and activity of the network environment. A full ESP implementation requires a complex server environment including hardware, Red Hat Linux and an Oracle database. This complex implementation makes it difficult for our sales team to quickly and easily demonstrate the company's solution on-site.
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Without further details it is difficult even to draft a possible solution that would suit to your needs. The VPN can be implemented using different software/hardware vendors and everyone has its quirks, which means inter-operability might be extremely difficult. So, my point is that you need to provide more information in order to get some ideas.
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As I have mentioned earlier, ESP unifies security controls. They deliver persistent visibility into the current state, security posture, and activity of the network environment. This enables organization to express, implement, and remediate, easily and cost-effectively, a broad spectrum of security policies to address security requirements, regulatory compliance and business risk.
This would require complex server environment, of course. But we need solution that is not at all complex and can solve the issues.
You can configure Virtual
You can configure Virtual Machine to run ESP, built with Red Hat Linux and an Oracle Database. Everything required for the ESP demo – the operating system, database and Elemental code - are contained within the virtual machine and could be carried on convenient portable storage media like USB memory sticks.
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The intention is to eliminate the need for the VPN and be able to run a "live" demo at the clients' site using one or more virtual machines/appliances.
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The main principle of Spool is that you have a spool which you can fill with your favourite web content, including videos. You can share these spools with your friends too.
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The Spool web application allows you to access your Spool to return to content you have saved. All content can be viewed in a native interface which simplifies any web page into a simple article. The article view keeps all text and graphics in the main story, as well as Spool's recorded videos.
You can categorise saved pages as Favourites and Archived along with the standard read and unread. This allows you to quickly sort through your offline pages for speedy viewing – you can get straight to the content you want to see.
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The Spool browser extension allows you to add any web page to your Spool instantly. You just have to click the Spool button!
Another big feature of Spool is the ability to share your favourite pages with your friends. If you sign in with Facebook, or connect your account, you can share the pages you save to your Spool as soon as you add them. The page will then be added to your friend's Spool. The option to share is presented when you save a page, so you don't have to worry about sharing all your pages; just a click and it's private.
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Spool is the best way to watch videos you've saved for later offline on your phone. Applications for both Android and iPhone are available, both as good as each other.
The interfaces of the applications are very simple and easy-to-use. You can get straight into your Spool with just a few clicks.
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BEST WESTERN PLUS Fredericksburg
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Conveniently located, the best western plus fredericksburg in Fredericksburg, Texas is shown on the map. Detailed driving directions from popular points or nearby cities are listed below. For those with GPS, here you go:
Longitude: 30.262135 / Latitude: -98.872775
Driving Directions to Hotel
From: Highway 87. The BEST WESTERN PLUS Fredericksburg is off Highway 87 South at Highway Street.
BEST WESTERN PLUS Fredericksburg
We care about the quality of your stay with us. Below are nearby attractions, shopping and restaurants that are popular with our guests. Listed locations are nearby with approximate distance listed where available.
Most Popular Area Attractions
Becker Vineyards
The Precambrian granitic soil of the rolling hills of Texas' Hill Country, has been the fertile land for the Becker Vineyards, since 1992. The Becker family planted their first vines of the 46-acre vineyard, on the site where Mustang grapes were planted by German neighbors years before. Their French Vinifera vines produced a variety of fourteen wines, including Petite Syrah, Malbec, Syrah, Petite Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.
Visit the 10,040 square foot winery, built as a 19th Century German stone barn, to view the antique windows, the large stone fireplace and the antique bar from the Green Tree Saloon. While at the winery, stop by the tasting room to sample the delicious wines and view the local art hanging on the walls. Be sure to smell the home-grown lavender from the Beckers' lavender fields, in the potpourris, soaps and sachets. Consider celebrating a special event at the winery's reception hall for a wonderful afternoon. Stay close to the winery in a comfortable Best Western guest room and enjoy your time near Fredericksburg.
Torre di Pietra Vineyards
A rich family history of wine making and farming has produced a wonderful variety of wine at the Torre di Pietra Vineyards. Ken and Jenise Maxwell established the winery on land farmed by Ken's great-grandfather, over 100 years ago. Ken learned how to make wine from his father, grandfather and great-grandtather, at an early age. The winery is located in the Texas Hill Country American Viticultural area, near Fredericksburg.
Visit the winery's tasting room to sample the variety of wine, including Amore de Tuscano, Cabernet Sauvignon, Classico, Malbec 2010, Midnight Mymph, Petite Syrah and Primitivo. Sit and relax on the patio to enjoy the live Texas music while tasting the superb wine paired with a wonderful variety of cheese and chocolate. An afternoon of fun awaits at the winery. Stay close to the winery in a comfortable Best Western guest room and have fun along your Texas journey.
More Area Attractions & Services
- .5 mile(s) from George Bush Gallery
- .5 mile(s) from National Museum of the Pacific War
- .5 mile(s) from Market Square Party and Convention Facilities
- .5 mile(s) from Thomas Kinkade Art Gallery
- 1 mile(s) from Pioneer Museum Complex
- 2 mile(s) from Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park
- 2 mile(s) from Gillespie County Fairgrounds
- 3 mile(s) from Beckendorf-Charles Gallery
- 3 mile(s) from Golden Eagle Gallery
- 3 mile(s) from Graces Art Gallery
- 3 mile(s) from Texas Tech branch
- 17 mile(s) from Enchanted Rock, second largest granite rock in America
- 18 mile(s) from LBJ Ranch, Home of Lyndon Baines Johnson, tours offered
- 0.5 mile(s) from downtown shopping, with a German and Texan theme
Distances to Popular Points of Interest
- 20 mile(s) from Kerrville
- 32 mile(s) from Johnson City
- 40 mile(s) from Mason
- 45 mile(s) from Llano
- 57 mile(s) from Bandera
- 59 mile(s) from Marble Falls
- 62 mile(s) from Horseshoe Bay
- 63 mile(s) from Junction
- 68 mile(s) from Brady
- 70 mile(s) from San Antonio
- 81 mile(s) from Austin
- 120 mile(s) from Sonora
- 175 mile(s) from Abilene
- 190 mile(s) from Victoria
- 220 mile(s) from Corpus Christi
- 230 mile(s) from Laredo
- 267 mile(s) from Houston
- 270 mile(s) from Fort Worth
- 275 mile(s) from Dallas
- 325 mile(s) from Harlingen
Local Area Recreation Opportunities
- Outdoor pool
Nearby Restaurants
- 0.20 mile(s) from Nest Restaurant, full service, American, open for: dinner, A casually elegant evening of fine cuisine in a cozy and comfortable setting. Reservations recommended. Serving dinner starting at 5:30 p.m. Thursdays thru Monday.
- 0.30 mile(s) from Andy's Diner, full service, American, open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner, homestyle cooking, 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- 0.30 mile(s) from Denny's, full service, American, open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner, 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- 0.50 mile(s) from Mamacita's, full service, Mexican, open for: lunch, dinner, 11:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- 0.80 mile(s) from Mahaley's Cafe, cafe, American, open for: breakfast, lunch, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- 0.90 mile(s) from Auslander Restaurant, full service, Bavarian, open for: lunch, dinner, The Auslander offers the finest in authentic German cuisine, as well as hand-cut steaks, seafood, sandwiches, and homemade desserts. Restaurant Open 11:00 a.m to 9:00 p.m. (Closed Wednesdays) Bar Open 11:00 a.m. to Midnight
- 0.90 mile(s) from Der Lindenbaum, full service, Bavarian, open for: lunch, dinner, German specialties such as schnitzel, steaks, great sandwiches and homemade breads 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- 1.00 mile(s) from Fredericksburg Brewing Company, pub, American, open for: lunch, dinner, Friday - Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Monday thru Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.
- 1.60 mile(s) from Cranky Frank's BBQ, deli, American, open for: lunch, Monday thru Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Close Sunday)
- 1.60 mile(s) from Pasta Bella Restaurant, full service, Italian, open for: lunch, dinner, 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- 1.80 mile(s) from Friedhelm's Bavarian Restaurant, full service, Bavarian, open for: lunch, dinner, Steaks and authentic bavarian food. Tuesday thru Sunday: 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. close Monday.
BEST WESTERN PLUS Fredericksburg
Enjoy your stay with us even more by checking out some of the most popular area points of interest and local area events happening in or near Fredericksburg. Chase the links to explore the local region even more.
Local Events Worth Considering:
March 2015
The Austin Convention Center and various venues around Austin fill with music and media enthusiasts during this fun and energetic event. Times vary.
Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo
Texas's capital region offers one of the country's premier rodeos. See daily concerts, ProRodeo shows, livestock shows, and more.
March 2015
Austin Urban Music Festival
Downtown Austin brings the latest in urban music at this two-day musical festival.
October 2015
2015 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix
Racers from all over the world compete at the Circuit of The Americas in Austin during the 17th race of the F1 world championship.
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