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Dec 23 2011
All I Wanted Was a Doughnut
Yesterday Marlboro Man and I ran to the big city to shop for his mom and grandma, to pick up a couple of last-minute things for the kids, and to be alone together and have one-on-one conversation without our four precious children, our hungry, demanding cattle herd, or our two malodorous Basset Hounds needing something. And we didn't "run" to the big city, we drove, which brings me to my point: part of the topic of conversation in Marlboro Man's pickup was our new wintertime plan—which is to start today—of getting out of bed at 5:00 am so that we can spend an hour working out together before the kids get up and before Marlboro Man needs to go feed cattle. This conversation began after I spent ten minutes lamenting how jiggly I am after a summer and fall of cooking constantly for my cookbook, filming two seasons of a cooking show, and discovering the joys of semi-soft unripened cheeses.
"My jeans are tight, my back fat is violent…" I said. "And I'm at the point where I either need to buy bigger jeans or do something drastic." So Marlboro Man calmly and without agreeing with my back fat lamentations, which is why I'll keep him, laid out his prescription of early morning exercise, and committed to joining me in my new fitness regimen so I wouldn't have to go it alone. Of course, he didn't empathize much. He is chiseled out of granite and weighs the same as he did when he was seventeen. Not that I'm complaining. Granite's my favorite.
Two-thirds of the way to the big city, I asked Marlboro Man to pull off the highway and stop at a very busy convenience store so that I could get some coffee. I'm nursing an upper respiratory infection and had been feeling a little draggy, plus the conversation about my getting up at five to work out for an hour really wore me out. So we both went into the convenience store: Marlboro Man headed to the refrigerated case to get a can (not a bottle, as bottles don't taste right) of Dr Pepper and I headed to the coffee area to fill a large cup with the nectar of life.
It took me awhile to fill my cup because this particular convenience store has a beautiful run of coffee options. You can get French Roast, Columbia Roast, Breakfast Blend, Kona Blend…not to mention all sorts of little squirts of flavor and shots of different forms of cream. I want this coffee area in my house, is what I'm saying. So I stood there and decanted, squirted and decanted some more until I had a great big ol' cup of beautiful convenience store coffee that was likely extremely caloric but I only had one more day before my new exercise program so I figured I'd go out with a bang.
I headed toward the register. I could see Marlboro Man standing there waiting for me so he could pay for his Dr Pepper and my coffee together because he's chivalrous that way, and because he has never known me to have a single dollar of cash on my person. The store was packed with other patrons, because it's a choice location on a busy highway and because it's an incredibly nice convenience store that offers many coffee choices, many wiener/hot dog choices…and doughnuts. Along my journey to the front of the store, I passed the very large, very impressive and beautiful glass doughnut case and was accosted by a very large, very crisp-and-sweet-looking apple fritter on the top shelf. It tapped me on the shoulder, then it reached out its long, evil fingers and said "Come…come to me."
Without thinking, I removed an individual square of paper from the dispenser and reached for the knob of the window that was separating me from the apple fritter. I say without thinking because I somehow had completely pushed the entire conversation I'd just had with Marlboro Man about my back fat out of my consciousness. Or if it was at all in my consciousness, I must have rationalized it by reminding myself that I only had one more day to party before my 5 a.m. boot camp began, or even that apple fritters are actually a healthy doughnut option. They have fruit in them, after all.
I pulled the knob to the right, thinking the door would slide to open, but it met with a tiny bit of resistance. I had Christmas shopping on my mind—what size top I should get Edna Mae and how I wanted to find a perfume counter and sniff all the men's cologne—so I inexplicably pulled backward on the knob, possibly thinking that the door opened by flipping up rather than sliding over. Then, suddenly, a horrible sound crashed through the heavily trafficked convenience store when the entire tempered glass front of the beautiful doughnut case shattered into thirteen million tiny, sparkly pieces. The sound was deafening and seemed to happen in slow motion, as if a house of glass sitting on a frozen lake had fallen down wall by wall. I stood there in shock, not knowing what to do. Glass was everywhere: in the doughnuts, on the floor, in the adjacent sandwich case, in my boots, into which I'd tucked my jeans. And the small stainless knob was still in my hand.
Customers ran over to see what had happened, my husband among them. And when he saw me standing there in the middle of a sea of tempered glass, a small knob in my hand, the now-exposed array of doughnuts right in front of me, and a look of horror and confusion on my face, he had but two questions for me:
"Are you okay?
"What happened?"
"I wanted a doughnut."
By now the manager, assistant manager, cashier, assistant cashier, and probably all their friends and relatives had rushed over to the scene. The manager wanted to first make sure I was okay.
"Ma'am, are you okay?" the nice gentleman said. "You're not hurt, are you?"
Still holding the knob, I answered, "Yes. My pride is hurt. It is badly, badly injured."
But other than that, I told him, I was totally fine, and may I please borrow a broom and a shop vac so I can whisk all this away and pretend it never happened? I noticed a woman out of the corner of my eye. She had her hand over her mouth.
"Oh, we'll take care of it," the manager said. "I just wanted to make sure you're okay."
"I'm absolutely fine," I insisted. "I am so, so sorry. I don't know what happened. One minute I was reaching for an apple fritter…the next minute…" I shook my head in disbelief.
"It's perfectly okay, ma'am," he reassured me. "This has actually happened once before."
I immediately felt better. I'm not the only person who'd shattered the doughnut case at this convenience store. All was suddenly better now. But then I did something I can't explain. I instinctively began reaching for the apple fritter. I don't think I actually had any control over this action. I didn't logically believe I should get the apple fritter; I think it was a desperate attempt to just carry on and pretend the whole thing hadn't happened. Or maybe I really just wanted a doughnut.
That's when the assistant manager stepped in. "Oh, ma'am…you can't have a doughnut now," she said.
I know she was just trying to protect my gastrointestinal tract from glass shards, but at the time she said it I felt like a little girl who had just been grounded from round, delightful yeast treats. It took me a minute to realize she was just gently reminding me not to hurt myself. My face felt hot.
After several minutes of offering to help clean up and insisting on paying for the broken glass and trying to figure out what country I was going to move to once I left the store, I finally made my way to the counter so that Marlboro Man could finally pay for my coffee. But when we got there, the cashier held up his hand and said, "Don't worry about it—no charge." I think he wanted me to leave as soon as humanly possible.
When we got in Marlboro Man's pickup and continued on our trip to the big city, I looked at Marlboro Man, who had a look on his face that I'll never be able to describe. It was the look of a husband who is married to a complete klutz who complains about her tight jeans then stops at a convenience store and shatters a doughnut case while trying to retrieve an apple fritter. It was the look of a husband who has seen his wife fall down, run into doors, use the wrong remote control to change channels on the TV, and wear her black leggings inside out for an entire day without knowing. It was the look of a husband who had just filed another incident into his vault of similar moments…and who couldn't wait to remind me of it the next time we're driving together and I say I want to pull over and get coffee.
"You're…funny," he said, reaching over and squeezing my knee, which made me squeal.
Then we continued to the city and went Christmas shopping.
As for lessons I learned from this incident, I took away two:
1. That's what I get for trying to eat a doughnut.
2. I'm never leaving the house again.
I hope you all have a joyful day. Merry Christmas Eve Eve!
Pioneer Woman
1616 Comments and 45 Replies
tj On Friday, December 23 at 11:22 am
…Oh my gosh Ree! LOL! Only after I knew you were okay and after I stopped howling with laughter while rolling around on the floor did I think, "Oh my lord, they probably have you on the store's security video tape! LOL… Okay, okay, that last part about the video tape really isn't that funny but… … … yeah, it really is! *giggle*snort*wink*
…You. Are. Priceless. And thank you for that. *giggle*
…God bless you & your family this Christmas and here's wishing you a New Year filled with happiness, love * DOUGHNUTS! *giggle*wink*nudge*
…Love ya Ree and blessings to you! :o)
…*giggle*giggle*Sorry, can't stop laughing…*giggle* ;o)
Monica On Friday, December 23 at 11:22 am
Bless your heart – honestly that sounds like something that would happen to me… LOL
kathy L On Friday, December 23 at 11:22 am
you just made my day!!!!!
Susan On Friday, December 23 at 11:22 am
I will forever think of this when I reach for a dunkin at the hess–maybe I'll quit.
Also reminds me of the time I put a bag of ice on the glass counter at the convenience store and it shattered. embarrassing.
Emily On Friday, December 23 at 11:22 am
Thank you SO much for the laugh! Your stories are fabulous. Have a wonderful Christmas! btw ~ I vote that you shouldn't have to start the 5am regimen (which you don't need IMO) until the new year
Rebecca V. On Friday, December 23 at 11:22 am
That sounds like something that would happen to me! Too funny
Deb On Friday, December 23 at 11:22 am
I'm sorry, but I have to tell you I about died laughing! First, cause you tell a funny story, and second because I could see it happening to me, and my hubby would NEVER let me live it down. *giggle* He's always bringing up the funny (embarrassing) things I do. I've told about a few of them on my blog too, gotta laugh about them, it sure beats crying. :-))
Oh BTW, I totally agree, Dr Pepper from a can tastes way better than from a bottle. I won't buy a bottle either, unfortunately it's sometimes hard to find cans around here in the connivance store, so I have to get something else that does taste ok from a bottle.
Pamela On Friday, December 23 at 11:23 am
I've been flying by the seat of my pants all morning and decided to sit down a read blogs while the pumpkin custard cups are baking.
You just made my day, Ree !
A very Blessed & Merry Christmas to you & your family.
Lisa J On Friday, December 23 at 11:23 am
I think Marlboro Man needs to write his own book! I'm STILL crying laughing picturing his face after that happened! I have bought/read alllll your books so far. Merry Merry Christmas!
Marcia On Friday, December 23 at 11:23 am
So happy to know others can create a scene as well as I can. Thanks for the smiles today. Oh, do you know that sometimes the refrigerators, on display in stores, with water and ice in the door are actually in working order?! My husband has never let me live that event down. Merry Christmas to all
Kimberly On Friday, December 23 at 11:23 am
Jill in ND On Friday, December 23 at 11:23 am
Oh Ree, I love you! Haha, great story
nancypants On Friday, December 23 at 11:23 am
Oh my goodness. This is at the top of my favorite posts list. So funny and so something I would do (mostly the complain about back fat and then want a doughnut part, but the rest is feasible too. Thanks for sharing.
Gina Parry On Friday, December 23 at 11:24 am
Oh my!!! What a wonderful uplifting story, love the way you wrote this and gave me such a laugh I had tears running down my face. I realize it was not funny for you at the time but you will look back at this and laugh. Bless you for sharing and happy Christmas. xxx Gina (London, UK)
susie On Friday, December 23 at 11:24 am
So funny Ree. Well, not funny when to think, you could have gotten hurt. I am never opening another glass door for donuts for my husband ever ever again. Lesson learned. How you have time to read all our comments is beyond me, but love reading your blogs. At least I know what a blog is now. Merry Christmas of course to you and your family and Charlie. Hugs
Kellymarie On Friday, December 23 at 11:24 am
That happen to be one funny story.. I laughed so hard, not at your embarrassment but that I can relate to those moments, for that they usually happen in this family..
I am sorry for your bruised ego but totally understand going back for the doughnut after all that.. So funny.. Thank you for that.. IT happen to you, so you could share it with us and lighten our day…God Bless
Merry Christmas Eve…
Terisa Miller On Friday, December 23 at 11:24 am
Jacque On Friday, December 23 at 11:24 am
Thanx for the great laught today
stacy On Friday, December 23 at 11:25 am
LOVE this story! May Santa bring you a nice apple fritter for Christmas!
JJ On Friday, December 23 at 11:25 am
That is so cute!! Merry Christmas you two!!
Donna W On Friday, December 23 at 11:25 am
I loved this! I'm a klutz too.
Marion N. On Friday, December 23 at 11:25 am
"You're…funny," he said, reaching over and squeezing my knee, which made me squeal. – best part for me Sweet! Merry Christmas!
Cynthia Dodds On Friday, December 23 at 11:25 am
I would have died too. Tell Hubby we blame him. He should have been the one to get you a donut knowing how much you like them. He could have told you if anything he thinks your too small, but if you really feel bad he will still work out with you later. Then when it happened to him we would have thought it was because he was so big and strong. LOL At least that's what my husband better do.
Mary Ellen Blandford On Friday, December 23 at 11:26 am
When did MM finally start laughing? My husband opened the car door for me once on a snowy day while I was carrying a green bean casserole – we were headed to a Thanksgiving feast. My feet slid out from under me and down I went – halfway under the car! Of course, now I had no offering for the table, but we got in the car anyway and headed out. I'm sure I was crying, because he held his laughter in for about five minutes (out of respect for my feelings, I'm sure).
Stephanie On Friday, December 23 at 11:26 am
Glad to know I'm not the only absent-minded, semi-destructive woman out there. This sounds like something Stephanie Plum would do (Janet Evanovich writes her story), and it's hysterical!
Merry Christmas, Ree, and don't worry–we still love ya!
laureninMD On Friday, December 23 at 11:26 am
I really needed a laugh right now as I pretend that my mile long list of things to do is non-exsistent, and my children are little hooligans the day before the day before Christmas. Thank you for sharing that story. Well written!
kayla simpson On Friday, December 23 at 11:27 am
and this is why I love you.
The Mrs @ Success Along the Weigh On Friday, December 23 at 11:27 am
OMG! I think I probably would've curled into the fetal position and cry. I love that you still wanted the fritter bad enough to reach for it. Thanks for the good laughing cry!
susie On Friday, December 23 at 11:27 am
BTW I saw you signing books and took part of your family to the Mall of America. What a zoo huh? At least they gave you guys a ride to your car. It was on MALL Cops the other night. total surprize.
Danetta 'n Texas On Friday, December 23 at 11:28 am
Oh my goodness! Do they give a bloggie award for best single post of the year! This would definitely win in my book.
It's funny enough but as one klutz to another–it's even better. My sweetie always gives me a hard time like heaven forbid I dribble a little salsa on my ample bust line or something. He'll put his hand over his face and tell me he's gonna have to leave me at home next time! I can only imagine the look I would have gotten in your glass filled boots and holding the little handle.
Glad you're ok, sorry you didn't get the fritter and hope you and yours have a wonderful Christmas.
JoAnn McCracken On Friday, December 23 at 11:28 am
Oh my we must truly be sisters in some cosmic way!
Cheri On Friday, December 23 at 11:28 am
Ohhhhh myyyyyyyyy goshness- I have tears running down my cheeks!!! All I can say is you and Marlboro Man are both full of awesomeness in my book! Merry Christmas!!
emily On Friday, December 23 at 11:28 am
What a fantastic story. I could vividly picture the whole thing. Sounds like the awesomeness that is a QT doughnut case. Mmmmm doughnuts.
Dawna On Friday, December 23 at 11:28 am
Glad you are o.k.
You made my morning. This is exactly why I stop by and read your blog! You are funny and honest.
As a fellow klutz, I know that look on a husband's face.
wendi On Friday, December 23 at 11:28 am
OMG I am rolling on the floor laughing !! thanks so much for the laugh, Im sorry at your expense !! what a great story !! Have a Merry Christmas and thank you so much for sharing your crazy life with us…I love it !!!
Lynda in TN On Friday, December 23 at 11:29 am
Thank you, so much for posting this, for you and I are apparently cut from the same cloth and when I read this to my husband he was laughing outloud, the ENTIRE time, because these are all moments he can completely identify with – Again – thank you for sharing and I hope you have a delightful Christmas and that Santa leaves you a lovely, crispy, sweet, non-glassy, zero calorie, zero guilt apple fritter on Christmas morning!!
Louise On Friday, December 23 at 11:29 am
Love your stories! You crack me up! Thanks, and Merry Christmas Eve Eve to you too!
Shea On Friday, December 23 at 11:29 am
**It was the look of a husband who had just filed another incident into his vault of similar moments…and who couldn't wait to remind me of it the next time we're driving together and I say I want to pull over and get coffee.**
I believe your husband and my husband just might get along well because of the fact that he would do the EXACT same thing. File it away and use it a later date.
Merry Christmas to you and yours Ree.
Nicole Polhamus On Friday, December 23 at 11:29 am
Don't know if this will make you feel better, but I was just telling my husband this story. My husband just so happens to own a glass company. lol. He said that probably the hinge was loose or a screw came out of the hinge and well you pulled, the pressure from the hole where the screw/hinge was caused the whole thing to shatter (or something like that, my eyes started gazing over about 30 seconds into his explanation). He says that is happens very easily with that type of glass and not to feel bad at all. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Love ya!!
Christie B. On Friday, December 23 at 11:30 am
Thank you for the Christmas Eve Eve entertainment. You made me laugh, I needed a good laugh. And I'm so glad that you're ok, physically at least.
Merry Christmas!
Decaf Debi On Friday, December 23 at 11:30 am
"You're…funny," from Marlboro Man.
And to MM, "You're…patient."
What a match made in Heaven!
Sarah On Friday, December 23 at 11:30 am
Best post ever!
KrisTina Rivera On Friday, December 23 at 11:30 am
What a wonderful husband and funny/ sad story. Made me cry as I fell you pain never broke a glass yet but I complain about the weight but just keep baking…
cj On Friday, December 23 at 11:31 am
Cracked up at violent back fat and then it only got better!!
Erika Brown On Friday, December 23 at 11:31 am
This story made me laugh and crust the same time.Why? I have no idea must be having one of those days. Merry Christmas to you all.
Jill H On Friday, December 23 at 11:31 am
Funniest Story EVER! Oh wow, I needed that. Totally something that would happen to me. Merry Christmas.
Holly On Friday, December 23 at 11:31 am
Sydney @ The Maretzki Family On Friday, December 23 at 11:32 am
I think my Mom's gonna kill herself laughing right now.
Lori On Friday, December 23 at 11:32 am
Oh Ree, this little 'incident' made my day. I woke up with a terrible headache knowing I had a full day of baking, cooking and cleaning to do. I decided to check my fav website (yours) before I scrubbed the shower and boy was it worth it! Your story made me laugh and forget about my headache and love you even more!
Merry Christmas….I hope you get some doughnuts in your stocking : )
vanillasugarblog On Friday, December 23 at 11:32 am
my backfat runneth over too.
love your honesty woman!
Christy R. On Friday, December 23 at 11:32 am
I just love you. I'm at work today and reading this just made the day 4.5 times better.
Shauna On Friday, December 23 at 11:32 am
Oh, Ree it sounds like the same convince store that this eastern Oklahoma girl fell in front of last week. My coffee and donut went flying..my white coat covered in coffee…I think the universe was trying to tell me something too!
Meredith On Friday, December 23 at 11:32 am
From a girl who once got an umbrella stuck in her mouth (yes it is possible), to the gal who shattered a donut case–I understand and Merry Christmas!
Carla K On Friday, December 23 at 11:33 am
I think there must be a whole network of us! Just let me say I thought my name was Grace until I went to school as people said that to me all the time, come to think of it they still do! Klutz unite!
Ria On Friday, December 23 at 11:33 am
This sound so much like my life!
Inspiring April On Friday, December 23 at 11:33 am
Thank You for making my miserable morning into laughter & my tears to those of Joy. Lying here working from home with a sprained shoulder able to just place the laptop just right on my chest so that I can type without actually moving my shoulder. Knowing that if I hadn't tried to jump over my husband and son during a wrestling match to push away the glass that was before my Christmas candy jar that they knocked over accidently during their play time in my living room I would be the normal jolly ole Christmas wrapping and cooking mother I usually am. Now I have become dependent on those very lovely five children & husband who are anxiously awaiting my awesome Italian meal I created for our Christmas. Being that I already feel like dog Doo Doo ofcourse my monthly grinch has arrived on this very morning making everything one hundred times what it should. I lay here mad because my husband is at the gym working on his armor while I am creating extra jelly as we speak, although this jelly doesn't come in use & actually help feed my starving family. I lay here irritated because I know my only daughter of five will not only be my right hand man in all the work that is about to occur, but she will be slaved like a child in the labor fields & I will owe her a significant amount of b.s. To repay her. Now I feel as I can crawl of the couch, get in the shower & run to QT (thank God I'm already in the big city) to get a big fat juicy doughnut!! & That just made my day!! LOL
Thanks Ree!!
Iggy On Friday, December 23 at 11:33 am
I'm glad you are ok, aside from the blow to your pride.
Vicky On Friday, December 23 at 11:34 am
I don't often laugh OUT LOUD! I needed that today. Thanks much. Have a wonderful, accident free Christmas! =)
Karen Dunham On Friday, December 23 at 11:34 am
Oh, my. You totally made my day – I haven't laughed that hard in a while. I know that look M.Man gave you – I see it all the time. what country you moving to? I may have to join you. Our husbands could get together and laugh about us when we aren't looking.
Teressa On Friday, December 23 at 11:34 am
Best.post.EVER. We could SO be friends!!
SusanH On Friday, December 23 at 11:34 am
I love you both! Thanks for making my day!
Suzanne Houston On Friday, December 23 at 11:34 am
This is why I love you. I so relate to you. Merry Christmas and thanks for the laughs!
The Life and Times of Me (Waiting for Bulgaria) On Friday, December 23 at 11:34 am
Thank you for making me laugh this morning. And don't worry something like that would totally happen to me.
Meg On Friday, December 23 at 11:34 am
I love how you tell a story!! I can see this story showing up in Black Heels to Tractor Wheels 2.
Christie N On Friday, December 23 at 11:35 am
That was a funny story! I'M glad that you weren't hurt. Keep us posted about Boot-Camp!!
Victoria On Friday, December 23 at 11:35 am
Howling with laughter but feeling your pain too. Great lessons but hey, you still make that chap-wearing, rugged granite Marlboro Man laughing and squeezing you! I'd say it was well worth it!
Casey Jo On Friday, December 23 at 11:36 am
If I'd been there, I would have started the slow clap, for you.
Stellar story!
Sheila H. On Friday, December 23 at 11:36 am
Oh, Ree! I'm embarrassed for you. But, I wish you would've gotten that fritter you obviously needed. Merry Christmas!
Vicky On Friday, December 23 at 11:37 am
I am laughing so hard, I am crying.
"What happened?"
"I wanted a doughnut."
cici_nomaden On Friday, December 23 at 11:37 am
Thank you for making me laugh, I'm in tears!
Beate On Friday, December 23 at 11:37 am
You made me smile today And, I just wanted to let you know that watching your show on the Food Network inspired me to make warm ooey gooey cinnamon rolls for all of my neighbors this morning. Thank you
Jacquie On Friday, December 23 at 11:38 am
Oh Ree….don't you just want to curl up in a ball and back out slowly! lol You know it made me think that the "accident" might be a reminder to you of your earlier chat with MM.
I'm sorry I had to laugh at your tale….laughter is such good medicine. Have yourself a merry little Christmas and keep tellin' 'em…..you do it with such great humour Ree.
Julie On Friday, December 23 at 11:39 am
This story makes me feel so much better about life. This stuff happens to everyone! Not just me. Thanks for the belly laugh!
The Brunette On Friday, December 23 at 11:39 am
Thanks for the laugh, from one klutz to another
Tawanka On Friday, December 23 at 11:40 am
Still laughing as I type this. I thought I was the only one that these kind of things happen to. I feel your pain sister. Kudos to MM for his tactful remark. My husband would have had all sorts of witty remarks to say if that had happened to me.
Diloy On Friday, December 23 at 11:40 am
Ree, most people would never tell their best friend about this, let alone the entire world. That's what we love about you…..you share your best moments and your embarrassing ones and paint such a vivid picture we can actually see it happening. That brings back memories of your book and hopes that another one is on the way!
Wishing you and your family Christmas blessings!
Lauren (in PA) On Friday, December 23 at 11:40 am
I'd have gone for the fritter too!
Barb On Friday, December 23 at 11:41 am
Absolutely hilarious! You and my sister should meet. Sounds like you would understand each other:)
Debra Braz On Friday, December 23 at 11:41 am
Oh my! What a story….I couldn't help but laugh. Perhaps it was a sign from above…Stick to the Plan! Btw…apple fritters are my favorite and I will never look at another without thinking of you. Mornings are the best time of the day. Enjoy the time well spent with Marlboro Man!
Camille On Friday, December 23 at 11:41 am
Oh my goodness I almost peed my pants! I am do clumsy already & now that I'm pregnant I'm even more so! This week alone I broke the Mirror in the shower & just stood there & didn't say a word as my hubby cleaned up all the glass around me. I just continued to scrub the shampoo in my hair. Then one of my sweet students have me a glass angel & somehow while taking it out of the box it went flying across the kitchen & I actually thought. I wonder if I could somehow act like this didn't just happen & leave it for when my hubby gets home! Don't worry I cleaned it up so my dogs wouldn't eat it! Can't even leave a blanket on the ground or they will be pooping it out for 4 weeks…no lie!
Kristin S On Friday, December 23 at 11:42 am
This post absolutely made my Christmas Eve Eve. I thought I was the only person to whom those things happen.
Did you keep the knob as a souvenir?
Lori Lee On Friday, December 23 at 11:42 am
Thank you for sharing your funny misadventure with us! I can totally see that happening to me! And they told you it happened once before? I smell a lawsuit….!!!! I think it will be a long time before I will pass a doughnut display without thinking of you and remembering this story! I agree… I guess you really were NOT meant to have that donut! (and best of luck on your exercise routine!)
MeGlo On Friday, December 23 at 11:42 am
…. still laughing! I woulld classify this as a "Lucy moment" MM knows how Ricky felt!
TFS and have a Merry (Donutless) Christmas!
Brandi On Friday, December 23 at 11:42 am
I actually felt my face turn red with yours. I would have done the same thing except my weakness is convenience store peanut butter and reeses pieces cookies!
Sharon On Friday, December 23 at 11:42 am
I loved your post! I can't wait to share it with my husband. Thank you for the laugh and all the best to you and yours!
IndyLindy On Friday, December 23 at 11:43 am
1. I, too, never buy pop (that's what we call soda in Indiana) in a bottle. It's a can or nothing.
2. I, too, love apple fritters…the kind that are crispy on the outside and soft and moist on the inside.
3. I, too, call such apple fritters "fruit" and, therefore, healthy.
4. You ARE funny. You told this so well that I think my face turned red for you. It reminded me of the milk incident at college.
GrandmaC On Friday, December 23 at 11:44 am
I agree with Anne (way back in the first comments). It was a message from above. HE heard you complaining about your back fat, etc. and this was HIS way of reminding you. If you are serious about exercising and losing some weight, this little "memory" will come back to you and keep you on the right track. Good luck with your good intentions. Keep us posted on your progress. I fight weight daily so I know of what I speak.
DebbieL On Friday, December 23 at 11:44 am
Oh Ree, I'm just glad you're not hurt. Merry Christmas to you, your hunk and your punks. And all your various critters, too!
A.T On Friday, December 23 at 11:44 am
oh!! hoot! hoot! – you poor gal! – i feel so sorry for you!!! [ha! ha! ha!]
it's just too cute! – 'cause i've made the same resolution about working-out, and then of course something like this happens! – (a Lucille Ball cry!) LOL
Karen On Friday, December 23 at 11:45 am
This happened with our tempered glass shower door only a few months ago. I describe it as an explosion. Glass everywhere. I'm still finding glass. When going to the store to order a replacement door we were told this has only happened once before.
Janine T. On Friday, December 23 at 11:45 am
Oh, thank you soooo much for the laugh! Sorry it was at your expense, but I just love your style of writing! Marry Christmas!
Meghan R On Friday, December 23 at 11:46 am
Oh Ree! Confession indeed!! I think I was blushing right along with you while reading that! It was one of those things where all of my own most embarrassing moments come crashing right back! Merry Christmas to you! And I hope you get an apple fritter soon!
ilandgurl On Friday, December 23 at 11:46 am
Ree, you are so human-that's what makes you FUN! Merry Christmas!
Melissa On Friday, December 23 at 11:46 am
Glad you are okay! That will be one you laugh at for a long time. But I must say what sticks with me is that I completely agree with Marlboro man about the can vs bottle Dr Pepper!! They are better from a can. And I don't drink coffee. Merry Christmas to you and the family! Thanks for sharing the story!
Donna On Friday, December 23 at 11:47 am
Here's my story to add to the others:
In a very fancy mall I stopped at a jewelry store and bent my head in to look at a case of fancy jewelry when unknown to me- miss little country bumpkin- it was a very clean unright glass case. I rammed my head into with such force that the employees thought I was trying to break it and they all hit the floor. No joke. Not only was I embarassed beyond belief but I had the bump and red spot on my forehead to prove my story!! Praise God it did not shatter.
Jennie Hart On Friday, December 23 at 11:47 am
He he, it just wouldn't have happened if you were reaching for fruit would it? Merry Christmas to you all
Kristi T. On Friday, December 23 at 11:47 am
Reading this story made me laugh but it also made me feel better about things because this stuff happens to me too! I'm in great company!
jane On Friday, December 23 at 11:47 am
I don't think I have laughed so hard at any of your posts (except for the juice box one)! Trying to stiffle the laughs just about hurt – I'm at work, shhhhh, don't tell that I am on the computer. You made my day!
Colleen On Friday, December 23 at 11:49 am
oh man…. where is the camera crew when you need them??? Not that we would be laughing at you, no … we'd be laughing with you!
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Molly K On Friday, December 23 at 11:49 am
I'm not a laugh out loud kind of person, in fact I don't remember the last time I Iaughed out loud…. until NOW. Congratulations…. that was incredibly funny.
The reason it's so funny…. It sounded just like me. Yes, I'm overweight, and I make deals with myself about working out, but not before I grab another donut. I'm right there with you.
The only thing that would have made this funnier is if you were pregnant, and HAD to have a donut NOW…. and you incredible hulked your way into the donut case.


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New movies:
1. "Sideways" — Paul Giamatti's road trip of wine, women and whining goes down even better with deleted scenes and his commentary with co-star Thomas Haden Church.
2. "The Incredibles" — The family that super-heroes together gets incredible DVD backup, led by animation master Pixar's delightful short cartoon "Boundin'."
3. "A Very Long Engagement" — Audrey Tautou takes her "Amelie" act to World War I, the love story fleshed out with a polished batch of deleted scenes.
4. "House of Flying Daggers" — A ballet of martial arts from Zhang Yimou, with a grand documentary on costumes, choreography and the eye-popping color schemes.
5. "The Motorcycle Diaries" — Young Che Guevara hits the road, his real-life traveling companion Alberto Granado offering touching recollections on the DVD.
6. "Million Dollar Baby" — The Academy Awards champ comes with a chatty session by Clint Eastwood, Hilary Swank and Morgan Freeman a day after their Oscar triumph.
7. "Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith" — George Lucas finishes his space saga with another DVD stuffed to the skies with deleted scenes and making-of goodies.
8. "The 40-Year-Old Virgin" — "Now lasts 17 minutes longer," reads the clever tagline for the unrated DVD cut of first-timer Steve Carell's sexual pursuits.
9. "Serenity" — "Give us more," pleaded fans of Joss Whedon's failed sci-fi series "Firefly.'' He complied with a big-screen continuation, and now a nice batch of deleted scenes.
10. "The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou" — The two-disc set is the one to own, with excellent extras that help decode Wes Anderson and Bill Murray's weird ocean voyage.
Reissued films:
1. "Ran" — Akira Kurosawa brushes up his Shakespeare one last time with a "King Lear" set in feudal Japan, his late masterpiece getting royal DVD treatment after shoddy previous releases.
2. "The Big Red One: The Reconstruction" — Samuel Fuller's autobiographical dramatization of his World War II infantry days is magnificently expanded with 40 extra minutes.
3. "An Angel at My Table" — Jane Campion's finest film is one of cinema's great literary portraits, tracing the horrific hardships and eventual triumphs of author Janet Frame.
4. "Ninotchka" — The wacky side of Greta Garbo shines in Ernst Lubitsch's comedy about a Russian ice queen's romance with a Westerner.
5. "Jules and Jim" — Jeanne Moreau is the minx at the center of one of cinema's great love triangles. Francois Truffaut's classic gets a marvelous DVD update.
6. "King Kong" — Beauty killed the beast. And Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack's tragic love story of star-crossed primates remains one of the movie world's great wonders.
7. "The Sting" — Finally, we get to see Paul Newman and Robert Redford pick Robert Shaw clean in a widescreen DVD version of George Roy Hill's con caper.
8. "Shoot the Piano Player" — Charles Aznavour is a master of droll world-weariness in Francois Truffaut's gangster classic, which gets a terrific DVD overhaul.
9. "Bambi" — The circle-of-life tale that was sire to "The Lion King." When Disney condemns its best customers ("Man is in the forest"), you know a cartoon is truly special.
10. "Harry and Tonto" — A man and his cat. Art Carney deservedly won an Academy Award for this gem about an old man's friendship with a little furball.
Boxed sets:
1. "La Dolce Vita" — The sweet life is even sweeter with a beautiful set that pays fitting tribute to Federico Fellini's masterpiece of cultural commentary.
2. "The Harold Lloyd Comedy Collection" — Next to Charles Chaplin and Buster Keaton, he's the forgotten comic of the silent era. This great set will jog memories.
3. "Ealing Studios Comedy Collection" — Five classic laugh fests from the esteemed British outfit, including the truly inspired "Whiskey Galore!" and "Passport to Pimlico."
4. "Alfred Hitchcock: The Masterpiece Collection" — Not all 14 films are masterpieces, and there are scant new DVD extras. But it's "Psycho," "Vertigo," "Rear Window." Enough said.
5. "The Man Who Fell to Earth" — Nice touch, packaging Walter Tevis' novel along with this comprehensive update of Nicolas Roeg and David Bowie's artsy sci-fi tale.
6. "Treasures From American Film Archives" — This reissue is a piece of film history in a box, presenting 50 choice selections from early U.S. cinema.
7. "The Martin Scorsese Film Collection" — Dramatic masterpiece ("Raging Bull"), rock doc ("The Last Waltz"), crime romp ("Boxcar Bertha"), musical ("New York, New York"). Can you say versatility?
8. "The Wizard of Oz" — There's no place like home video. An over-the-rainbow assortment of keepsakes and documentaries accompany Dorothy and her little dog, too.
9. "The Lina Wertmuller Collection" — Five key films from the great Italian director, led by her modern classics "Swept Away" and "Seven Beauties."
10. "The Big Lebowski: Achiever's Edition" — The comedy about life, love and bowling makes the list if only for the enclosed drink coaster bearing Jeff Bridges' line, "Careful, man, there's a beverage here!"
TV on DVD:
1. "Deadwood: The Complete First Season" — At last, a Western for our times. How the West was really won, through greed, opportunism and other time-tested American values.
2. "The Office: Season One" — Steve Carell is poster boy for every nincompoop boss whose picture hangs on a dart board in some lowly worker bee's apartment.
3. "Scrubs" — In quick succession, years one and two of the medical sit-com. Don't watch if you just had surgery. You might bust a stitch laughing.
4. "Sex and the City: The Complete Series" — A mammoth set packs all six seasons of love, lust and heartache for Carrie and her gal pals.
5. "Undeclared: The Complete Series" — After failing with his terrific teen tale "Freaks and Geeks," Judd Apatow went to college with this short-lived show, another glorious failure.
6. "SCTV" — Two more volumes of the comedy series arrive to remind us why John Candy, Catherine O'Hara, Eugene Levy and company were the funniest ensemble ever on late-night TV.
7. "Cheers" — Seasons four through seven came to DVD this past year. But years four and five are the gems, the last gasp of the Sam-and-Diane romance before Shelley Long insanely departed.
8. "Northern Exposure: The Complete Third Season" — The tale of a Manhattan doctor in indentured servitude in Alaska hit its whimsical stride in year three.
9. "Moonlighting: Seasons One and Two" — Bruce Willis and Cybill Shepherd gave screwball romance a modern tweak with this detective story about an ex-cover girl and a wisecracker.
10. "Kolchak: The Night Stalker" — Darren McGavin's short-lived series about a reporter chasing boogeymen was an inspiration for "The X-Files."
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The question posed to the group of 5 Bloggers this month was: "Qualitative Research: How has the art of listening changed, and what can we do to leverage new listening tools." Links to my fellow bloggers Annie Pettit, Joel Rubinson, Brandon Bertelsen and Bernie Malinoff can be found below.
Over my ten years in the market research industry it seems as though qualitative research has come in and out of vogue numerous times. From articles citing the death of the focus group to those bemoaning the lack of "why" in their research results, there are two distinct camps that seem to be coming closer to the middle.
Largely fueled by technological advances and the rise of social media, research users are making strides to incorporate "listening" into their set of activities and apply the findings systematically. This evolution means that qualitative research and its fundamentals have the opportunity to play a bigger role in corporate decision making. So, what will the qualitative landscape look like in 2012?
Below are three predictions (with some pop culture help):
1. "Listening" skills will evolve from traditional qualitative skills
"He's all growns up!" - Vince Vaughn in the movie "Swingers"
Like Mikey in this cult classic, the potential to make a bigger impact was always there. The skills needed for effective "listening" have long been within the comfort zone of qualitative researchers, only now they are being applied to online and mobile conversations. This poses both opportunities and challenges for qualitative researchers.
The good news is that interpreting what people say and what they really mean will become an even more valued and essential skill. The challenge is that with access to an endless number of online conversations, this will now need to be done on a large scale. Even with the great sentiment tracking tools that exist today, researchers need to improve their ability to turn broad sentiment into specific recommendations. This means telling a rich story using the words of real people (not only respondents) to drive understanding within organizations.
2. "On the fly" feedback will make it easier to understand how decisions are made
"If I ever go looking for my heart's desire again, I won't look any further than my own back yard." - Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz
Either way, new techniques and technologies have made it far easier to gather insights from people while they are going about their lives. As discussed in the 1 topic, 5 blogs on mobile research, never before have researchers been so able to capture "in the moment" thoughts and feelings. Whether using techniques like mobile diaries and text message based feedback or analyzing social media data via tools like Voxtrot Opinion or Radian6, "listening" to the conversation is only one piece of the puzzle.
Taking advantage of technology to interrupt/recruit people appropriately still remains a challenge, especially if the goal is a representative sample. Recruiting via social media and other "convenience samples" can provide great directional results, but the trade-offs need to be clearly articulated.
Still, getting feedback in consumers' natural environments can provide us with a better, more accurate view of how people make decisions about, use, or discuss products and services. And using this ever expanding set of tools can provide us with lower cost, faster, and less intrusive ways to get access to people than in the past.
3. There will still be a place for traditional techniques
"It's the same old song and dance my friend." - Boston rock legends Aerosmith
Even with all of the new, exciting, and innovative online qualitative "listening" tools that have entered the research world, there will always be a place for traditional methods.
For one, many business stakeholders will simply always feel better if they can see and hear their customers in person. Second, some things will always need to be touched, discussed, and/or examined face to face. And third, some conversations require a focused group dynamic (building conversations, interactions, group exercises) that just can't be accurately recreated in an online setting due in large part to the fact that participants can easily multi-task from their own computers.
In summary, there are great opportunities for qualitative research (and researchers) to play a more central role in the coming years. It will, however, be incumbent upon researchers to fill out their "toolbox" beyond merely being a focus group moderator or interviewer to be a real "listener."
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Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal's current core of young players can prove as successful as Manchester United's fabled 'Class of 1992'.
The Gunners head to Old Trafford today looking to maintain a run that has seen them move five points clear at the top of the Barclays Premier league and stay on course for the knockout stages of the Champions League following a hugely impressive 1-0 away win over Borussia Dortmund.
Wenger is confident the likes of Aaron Ramsey, Jack Wilshere, Theo Walcott, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Kieran Gibbs and Wojciech Szczesny, who came through the youth ranks and is set for a new deal, can help push the Gunners to some overdue success.
"United had an exceptional group together - the two Neville brothers, David Beckham, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt, when you have six or seven who can play at that level, they are ready to fight for their club," said Wenger.
"I believe the sense of belonging is important, and it has certainly been a bit neglected in the modern game, but it is part of the culture of the club, that the club means something to you. That is important for the fans as well.
"I believe in some difficult periods of the season or of a player's career, that feeling that he belongs there is very important and that can only be built with players growing up together.
"We have today in the team Wojciech, who for me is an Arsenal player because he came here at 15 and has grown up here, Wilshere was 10 when he started, there is something more there that is where you can build on. That was always my target."
The Arsenal manager added: "I would sign today that this group is as successful as Manchester United's group of players were.
"We have to show that and we have an opportunity to do that - no one can stop you if you have quality and attitude."
Ramsey is relishing his integral role at the heart of the Gunners' midfield.
The Wales international took his tally to 11 with the close-range header which beat Dortmund, and is developing into just the type of player Wenger hoped he would become when he signed him from Cardiff for £5million in June 2008.
"Just before he had his good period I extended his contract because I believed in him," said Wenger.
"I left him out for a while (last season), yes. It is always difficult for us, because when people are criticised you think if I take him out straight away, he loses confidence, but when you leave a player on slowly he deteriorates confidence-wise. At some stage you have to give him a mental rest."
Wenger added: "It happened to Cesc Fabregas where for a period he could not score a goal. I said 'don't worry, just be in the situations, and once the first goals in, (you will be fine)'.
"As long as you convince your mind, you rush your game, so it shows you just need to be relaxed."
Arsenal are looking for their first win at Old Trafford since 2006 - and will be out to exorcise a few demons after being thrashed 8-2 there two seasons ago.
Wenger said: "For me the big results have no real meaning. Why? Because it is exceptional circumstance and never reflects the real quality between the two teams.
"It is a humiliation because you cannot say you lose 8-2 and it is just three points.
"We lost four goals in the last 20 minutes, were down to 10 men, had played at Udinese three days before, so it was special circumstances.
"As a professional you know that, but you cannot say that publicly.
"You push it to one side. You never forget it, but of course you don't think that is the difference between the two teams.
"It is interesting as well to see who continues to fight once you are 6-2 down and who gives up, you learn a lot about the players."
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ROCHESTER, NY – The Hilbert College men's basketball team picked up a win in the consolation game of the 23rd Harold J.Brodie Tournament at Rochester Institute of Technology on Saturday. The Hawks' 87-77 win over D'Youville College settled a tough 74-79 opening round loss to eventual tourney champ Oswego State (6-2). The Lakers toped host RIT (5-5) 81-68 in this afternoon's title game.
Friday the Hawks got off to a quick 7-0 start, but trailed the Lakers 40-35 at halftime. Down by as many as 14 in the second half, the Hawks closed the gap late and a Dan Terrette (Shinglehouse, PA/Oswayo Valley) jumper with 00:22 remaining got Hilbert within two at 72-74. Oswego would convert five out of six free throws in the closing seconds between a Hilbert turnover and a pair of missed three-pointers as time expired.
Junior Malcolm Edwards (Cleveland Heights, OH/Lutheran East) racked up 20 points to go with 12 rebounds, and senior Mike Reyes (Buffalo, NY/Bishop Timon) would finish with 15 points, six rebounds and six assists. A 12 of 16 performance from the foul line hurt the Hawks chances of stealing a win from one of the East Region's top teams.
Against D'Youville (1-9) the Hawks led 38-36 after twenty minutes, but opened the second half with consecutive three-pointers by Reyes and senior guard Dallas Reinard (Smethport, PA/Smethport) to break open the game. Hilbert would hold its biggest lead at 81-59 with 4:12 to play before earning the 10-point win. The Hawks shot 60% from the field in the second stanza and held a 49-36 edge in rebounds on the day.
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How to play left4dead?
Posted 15 October 2009 - 10:48
I am new here, and I don't want to look like a leech, but I really need your help. I absolutely cannot find any guide on how to get left4dead to work over tunngle with my mates.
I've tried this:http://www.gamerznee...-lan-setup.html
Something doesnt work...
I do have 11155 port open, and can play gtaiv with no problems whatsoever. So tunngle works. I just don't know how to set l4d up.
Oh, me and my friend are running 18.104.22.168 version, but we both have downloaded 184.108.40.206. patches down. We just haven't installed em yet.
If anyone can help me, thanks a lot!
Posted 15 October 2009 - 13:49
Posted 15 October 2009 - 18:16
But it's only showing tunngle can do it, it's not an acctual guide, and the site is also poorely done. Only instructions on how to patch, not how to play.
Posted 15 October 2009 - 18:24
In other circles, it is not. For example, playing L4D is easy. You work as a team of 4 players, and you go from point A to point B and survive and kill zombies along the way.
I have seen "how to play" also interpreted as, how to patch the game, and then host it on VPN network XYZ.
Sorry for being so blunt, but a simple question as how to play doesn't always equal a simple answer.
Update: For now I suggest you download the master patch to 1014, as 1015 is buggy, and get the rev emulator. If you want to prove gaming works at 188.8.131.52, then that is fine.
On tunngle as a host, type in the console:
map l4d_ (press down arrow to see your selections) and press enter. Forget all the other stuff about net_start and sv_lan_allow_lobby 0 as I've seen this work without entering these commands.
My tunngle video shows how to host the game with version 18.104.22.168 but the method is always the same. I will have to edit the site to include true instructions on how to play, as evidently what is there right now is not sufficient enough.
Posted 15 October 2009 - 18:52
I would be more specific, but I thought that the meaning of my question was obvious. As we are on a VPN program site, you can assume I know at least a little bit about games. That I know you can play them over lan means, I know how to play the game itself, so obviously my question relates to the aspect of connecting with my friend over VPN.
So anyway, if I get this right, all I have to do is update to 1014 and open up tunngle, go to l4d room (ofc I can go to any other, but for simplicity's sake let's leave it that way) and fire up the game. Once inside I just have to open the desired game.
I don't know about that L4D Standalone RevEmu 9.80rc2.exe: thing, which one of those two to download? What to do with them?
So once I got all this, the game uses it's port, and tunngle IP. I have the tunngle ip forwarded and it's working, is the game's default port not a problem? Will tunngle take care of that?
And what does my friend have to do? Install patch, do something with revemu and enter connect myip? Is that it?
That's for the reply, peace
Shoot! I updated and now it says steam is not running. What do I do
OKAY I think I got it. I'll tets it with my friend and write a guide if it works. Catch ya later!
Posted 16 October 2009 - 01:57
Posted 16 October 2009 - 15:48
I've written the guide, and got it on my computer. It's bare text, no formatting. I'd consider it an honour to have it posted at your blog. I am also making a video, go with the post.
If you agree, I will send you the bare text, so you can shape it. If not, I'll just post it here...
Peace, iZ
Posted 17 October 2009 - 04:35
Once I look it over, I"ll put it up on the website and the blog where it will be cherished.
Posted 23 October 2009 - 12:55
I've read on the internet that this Tunngle-thingy is supposed to be a hamachi killer,
so I'm trying to spread this program to my friends and everyone I know actually,
but I have few issues with understanding how it works.
So can someone please help me with l4d host-join procedure?
Me and my friend are both in same l4d room in tunngle,
and then what do I need to type in l4d console and what does he need to do to join?
Thank you very much.
Greetings from Croatia!
when testing port or smtng it displays this error, I reckon my router does not forward needed port?
Posted 23 October 2009 - 17:29
Right. Your port is closed Must look like this:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ID10T: "My Monitor won't work." Support: "Is the monitor switched on?" ID10T: "Yes" Support: "Please try to turn it off" ID10T: "Ah, it works..." :D DAU: "Mein Monitor geht nicht." Berater: "Ist er denn eingeschaltet?" DAU: "Ja." Berater: "Schalten Sie ihn doch mal bitte aus." DAU: "Ah, jetzt gehts ... " :D ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Posted 23 October 2009 - 17:45
So after few hours of messing with ports I finally managed to forward this port.
Now all i have to do is follow this instructions on patching l4d [http://undergroundl4...hesupdates.html]
and host a game and my friend should be able to join? right?
Posted 23 October 2009 - 22:55
You have seen the youtube video on L4D, right?
Posted 23 October 2009 - 23:13
But me & my friend are having some trouble with connecting.
He gets "failed after 10 times" and some other errors... :
this one, to be exact:
Do I need to forward some ports for left 4 dead itself?
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Posted: January 30, 2012
UT's Department of Linguistics is sponsoring the Austin site of the 2012 North American Computational Linguistics Olympiad (NACLO), a contest for U.S. and Canadian high school and middle school students in which contestants compete by solving compelling and creative puzzles in linguistics and computational linguistics. Winners of NACLO are eligible to compete in the International Linguistics Olympiad (IOL), one of 12 international high school science Olympiads.
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Symbol that is used to denote "Section" as it relates to a section of a law or regulation
A reduction in sound levels
attainment area
Geographic area that meets or has pollutant levels below a given standard
categorical exclusion
A categorical exclusion document is prepared for a proposed action and is approved, by the federal agency overseeing the project for category of actions that have been deemed, by federal agencies, as not having significant effects on the environment.
critical habitat
Specific geographic area that is essential for the conservation of a threatened or endangered species. It may require special management and protection. It should be noted that critical habitat may include an area that is not currently inhabited by a species but that will be needed for its recovery.
de minimis
Impact to a Section 4(f) property that, after taking into account any measures to minimize harm (such as avoidance, minimization, mitigation or enhancement measures), results in either: 1) a Section 106 finding of no adverse effect or no historic properties affected on a historic property; or 2) a determination that the project would not adversely affect the activities, features, or attributes qualifying a park, recreation area, or refuge for protection under Section 4(f).
environmental assessment (EA)
A document that provides analysis for determining whether the proposed action will cause significant impacts. If it is determined that there will be no significant impacts as a result of the proposed action, a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) is issued and the EA fulfills the agency's compliance with NEPA. If it is determined that the proposed project will cause a significant impact, an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) must be prepared.
environmental impact statement (EIS)
A document prepared to describe the effects for proposed activities on the natural and physical environment when significant impacts are anticipated. The "environment" considered in an EIS includes land, water, air, living organisms, and the cultural and socio-economic aspects. An "impact" is a change in consequence that results from an activity. Impacts can be positive or negative or both. An EIS describes impacts, as well as ways to mitigate (alleviate negative impacts) and monitor impacts.
environmental justice (EJ)
Executive Order 12898, Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice (EJ) in Minority and Low-Income Populations (EO) focuses federal attention on the environmental and human health conditions in minority and low-income communities, enhances efforts to assure nondiscrimination in federal programs affecting human health and the environment, and promotes meaningful opportunities for access to public information and for public participation in matters relating to minority and low-income communities and their environment. The EO directs all federal departments and federal agencies to take the appropriate steps to identify and address any disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects of federal programs, policies, and activities on minority and low-income populations.
A type of water feature such as a wetland, spring, stream, river, pond or lake that only exists for a short period following a precipitation event. They are not the same as intermittent or seasonal water features which exist for longer periods, but not all year round.
federal nexus
When a project uses federal agency funds, requires federal agency authorization, or is part of a federal program, federal agency involvement is required.
Federal Register
Announces proposed changes to agency rules and has been in publication since March 14, 1936. It can be abbreviated as FR or Fed. Reg. The Federal Register is compiled by the Office of the Federal Register and is printed by the Government Printing Office. The final rules promulgated by a federal agency and published in the Federal Register are organized by topic or subject matter and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), which is updated annually. There are no copyright restrictions on the Federal Register: as a work of the U.S. government, it is in the public domain. Citations from the Federal Register are [volume] FR [page number] ([date]), e.g., 23 FR 771.115 (2000-06-01).
finding of no significant impact (FONSI)
Presents the reasons why an action will not have a significant effect on the human or natural environment. A FONSI is issued when environmental analysis documented in an EA and interagency review finds a project to have no significant impacts on the quality of the environment.
geotechnical (geotech)
Study of underground investigations that are performed by boring, sampling, and testing the soil strata to establish its compressibility, strength, and other characteristics likely to influence a construction project.
HAZMAT (hazardous materials)
Substances, such as flammable or poisonous materials, that would be a danger to life or to the environment if released without precautions. Studies are conducted to identify hazardous materials, such as leaking underground storage tanks and/or asbestos. These studies vary in depth of investigation depending on the nature of the project, type of land uses, and the amount of ground disturbance.
maintenance area
Geographic area that was classified as a nonattainment area, but is now consistently meeting air quality standards. Maintenance areas have been re-designated by the US Environmental Protection Agency from "nonattainment" to "attainment with a maintenance plan". These areas have demonstrated through monitoring and modeling to have sufficient controls in place to meet and maintain current air quality standards. These areas also have contingency plans in place if air quality begins to decrease.
nonpoint source pollution
Generally results from land runoff, precipitation, atmospheric deposition, drainage, seepage or hydrologic modification. The term "nonpoint source" is defined to mean any source of water pollution that does not meet the legal definition of "point source" in section 502(14) of the Clean Water Act.
nonattainment area
An area where air pollution levels persistently exceed the National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
notice of intent (NOI)
Announces an agency's decision to prepare an EA or EIS published in the Federal Register. The NOI describes the proposed action, alternatives, scoping and the point of contact for the project. Scoping may begin after the NOI is published.
noxious weeds
The Noxious Weed Act of 1974 states: any living stage, such as seeds and reproductive parts, of any parasitic or other plant of a kind, which is of foreign origin, is new to or not widely prevalent in the United States, and can directly or indirectly injure crops, other useful plants, livestock, or poultry or other interests of agriculture, including irrigation, or navigation, or the fish or wildlife resources of the United States or the public health.
point source pollution
Any obvious, confined and discrete conveyance, including but not limited to any pipe, ditch, channel, tunnel, conduit, well, discrete fissure, container, rolling stock, concentrated animal feeding operation, or vessel or other floating craft, from which pollutants are or may be discharged. This term does not include agricultural storm water discharges and return flows from irrigated agriculture.
record of decision (ROD)
Typically prepared after the Final Environmental Impact Statement, the ROD identifies alternatives considered and which ones are environmentally preferable. The mitigation measures that were adopted are presented and the commitment to a monitoring and enforcement program is stated to insure implementation of mitigation measures. The ROD is a public document.
Area of land that is directly influenced by water. It is transitional between land and a water ecosystem usually having visible vegetative or physical characteristics. River sides, lake borders, and marshes are typical riparian areas.
scoping (project engineering/design)
Engineering/Design Process - further define project purpose and need; establish project objectives; identify design criteria; provide a preliminary identification of feasible alternatives; further define project scope, schedule, and budget; and make preliminary identification of federal agency involvement for NEPA.
scoping (NEPA)
An early and open process for determining the scope of issues to be addressed and for identifying the significant issues related to a proposed action. Scoping sets the boundaries for analysis and helps to identify information sources. Both agency and public input is included in the scoping process.
Section 4(f)
Section of the Department of Transportation Act 1966 that states the Federal Highway Administration and other department of transportation agencies cannot approve the use of land from publicly owned parks, recreational areas, wildlife and waterfowl refuges, or public and private historical sites unless there is no feasible and prudent alternative to the use of land, and the action includes all possible planning to minimize harm to the property resulting from use.
Section 6(f)
Section of the Land and Water Conservation Fund that states "No property acquired or developed with assistance under this section shall without approval of the Secretary [of the Interior] be converted to other than public outdoor recreation uses.
Title VI
Part of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which assures that individuals are not excluded from participation in, denied the benefit of, or subjected to discrimination based on race, color, national origin, age, sex and disability.
Under the Clean Water Act, the term wetlands means "those areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or groundwater at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions. Wetlands generally include swamps, marshes, bogs and similar areas." Wetlands vary widely because of regional and local differences in soils, topography, climate, hydrology, water chemistry, vegetation, and other factors, including human disturbance.
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Northwest Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems projects
Sustainable agriculture and food system focus area strives for healthy food, healthy landscapes and healthy people; it encompasses food and cropping systems for local and regional markets. Read more about Northwest Food Systems Work Group.
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Village officials marked the opening of North Aurora's newest business with a ribbon cutting ceremony. During his remarks Village President Dale Berman commented that "the village had been wanting a gallery within the village", and now they have it. Creator Gallery is a unique concept that combines an art gallery, photography studio and event space. The gallery will feature a rotating collection from both local and national artists. The current collection includes painting's in multiple techniques including acrylic and oils. Photographs from several different artists with a variety of subject matter and furniture made from reclaimed barn wood and laser cut steel. The gallery can also serve as an event venue that can accommodate any size gathering up to 200 people. The partners and artists who's works are on display will also be teaching classes on various subjects including painting techniques and photography. The space itself is as unique as the works on display, featuring state of the art energy efficient L.E.D. lighting and many design element such as the restroom partitions built from reclaimed telephone poles and doors, to the bar built from reclaimed barn wood. Visit the galleries website for hours and to schedule your portrait session or sign up for classes. www.creatorgallery.com or call (630) 229-0828. The Gallery is located in North Aurora at 1057 West Orchard Road.
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I would like to respond to a recent letter to the editor in regard to the condition of the putting greens at the Municipal Golf Course.
As the manager of the Municipal Golf Course and PGA of America member, I am very proud of this public golf course and its hard-working staff. As a public golf course that averages over 60,000 rounds per year, it is the busiest golf course in South Carolina. This course is owned and managed by the city of Charleston.
We strive to keep the price affordable for juniors, seniors, weekend players and those who are new to the wonderful game of golf. Our aim is to provide a safe, friendly and challenging course that serves all of the residents of the city of Charleston.
It is no secret to Charleston golfers that the Muni's greens roll at a much slower pace than those of other courses in the area. To call them "impossible to putt on" is an unfortunate exaggeration. In the summer months, which encompass the main growing season, the issue of grain and mowing heights is a hot topic.
We have addressed the issue of grain (the undesirable lateral growth of the grass blades which may cause the golf ball to veer from its intended course), and we are aggressively experimenting with different options to provide the best surface possible, within reason, throughout the summer months.
While most of our current maintenance practices are consistent with other facilities, our greens are cut and maintained at a higher mowing height due to the variety of Bermuda grass.
Over the last 10 months, over $800,000 has been invested at the Municipal Golf Course to install a state-of-the-art irrigation system, which we believe is the primary component of a well-maintained course.
Being able to bring water to all areas of the golf course was a huge investment and now that this is in place, we look forward to future opportunities to improve the golf course as such opportunities become available. The driveway entrance from Maybank Highway was also widened to improve visibility for motorists and our golfers.
The successful implementation of these components is apparent. We have received countless compliments from tourists and residents who continue to visit our facility.
The Muni hosts the highest volume of golfers in the area. It is a very diverse crowd of all races, genders and ages that creates the wonderful, fun-loving atmosphere that we have all learned to love and appreciate.
As a PGA professional, I have learned to appreciate each golf course for what it is and the purpose it serves. And as a city of Charleston employee, I always go back to one of our values within the city that reads, "We value offering a high quality municipal service at the lowest possible cost to our residents."
Everyone at the Muni welcomes the opportunity to serve the residents of the city of Charleston and to host golfers of all walks of life at our facility.
Charleston is a city rich in golf history and the Charleston Municipal Golf Course will continue to serve the community.
Marshall Ormand
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City of Charleston Municipal Golf Course
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Issued: 13 July 2005
Recordkeeping Advices issued by the State Archivist provide advice on the management of records of State and local government organisations and support or explain recordkeeping requirements set out in formal State records guidelines.
State Records Guideline No. 2, Retention and Disposal of State Records provides information about the obligations set out in the Archives Act 1983 for the retention and disposal of State records.
Ian Pearce
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The Archives Act 1983 stipulates that no government employee, or any other person, may dispose of records of any type without the written authority of the State Archivist.
An authorised disposal schedule is one of the formal approval instruments issued under the provisions of the Archives Act 1983 for records disposal scheduled records are those records covered by such a Disposal Schedule authorised by the State Archivist.
A disposal schedule identifies and describes:
A disposal class is a group of records that document the same activity or transactional process, and have the same disposal action. It should be noted that where possible disposal classes are identified and described in functional terms which are independent of the format or medium in which the records are created.
All disposal classes have either PERMANENT or TEMPORARY status. Records identified as PERMANENT are those that will be transferred to the Archives Office to be retained as State archives. TEMPORARY records are those that can be destroyed under the authority of a disposal schedule.
All temporary records identified in an authorised disposal schedule will have a disposal action which specifies the length of time for which the record must be retained before it can be destroyed.
Frequently the disposal actions will refer to after action completed which meansafter completion of the transaction to which the records relate. The disposal action destroy when reference ceases authorises the destruction of records when all business needs to refer to the records have ceased.
Where records are held in electronic format, they must be kept readily accessible for the length of the retention period.
All records being transferred to the Archives Office must be arranged in original order, listed on an Application to Dispose of State Records and placed in archival quality acid-free boxes or other suitable packaging. Recordkeeping Advice No. 12 Preparing records for transfer to the Archives Office provides advice on preparing records for transfer.
The destruction method chosen for records authorised for destruction in an authorised disposal schedule should be appropriate to the medium in which the record exists. It is the responsibility of the agency to ensure that the identified records are actually destroyed and that this process is confidential and secure and an entry made in the Register of Records Destroyed.
Central to the accountability process built into the disposal schedules is the requirement that agencies maintain a Register of Records Destroyed. It is important to recognise that the formal evidential record of destruction is contained in this registration process. The register is to be made available to the State Archivist (or nominee) on request.
It is expected that destruction authorised in the Disposal Schedule for Short-term Value Records DA No. 2158 will be a normal administrative practice and it is not necessary to make an entry in the Register of Records Destroyed.
The Register must be clearly identified as the Register of Records Destroyed (under Section 20(2)(b) of the Archives Act 1983) and should include the name of the agency. The register should not be used to list unscheduled records as these will be covered by a Destruction Authority issued by the State Archivist.
Agencies may construct the register to accommodate internal procedures for the disposal of records, however, the register must include the information detailed below. If the register is maintained in electronic format the access, security and validation controls should ensure accountability and authenticity of the register entries. A sample register (Excel worksheet) can be downloaded.
The Register must contain the following information:
Schedule Reference - Note the name of the schedule (e.g. DS 11 or DA No. 2157) and the reference number of the disposal class of the records being destroyed. This should not refer to disposal class heading or sub-heading (i.e. the final part of the reference number must not be zero).
Description - When only parts of the disposal class are being destroyed it will be necessary to specify item or file references. If the disposal class description accurately describes the records and includes all records for the date period specified, it is not necessary to add a further description.
Inclusive Dates note the date range covered by the records
Date of Destruction date the records were destroyed
Certification of the Relevant Authority - signature of the relevant authority or an officer to whom the relevant authority has delegated this authority, certifying that the records have been properly described by the schedule and have been destroyed. If the register is an electronic record the access, security and validation controls should ensure the entries are acceptable as evidence of this certification process. The process of making entries should be monitored by an officer at an appropriate level of responsibility within the agency.


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September 29, 2013
A couple pauses at one of the dozens of craft booths along Canada St. in Lake George Saturday evening during the village's Festival for the Lake. The event continues today with a lineup of live music, a children's carnival, a climbing wall and other family activities, casino games, raffles, plus craft beer and wine served up streetside, A crowning of the first Queen of the Lake is to be held at 4 p.m. along with the announcement of raffle and contest winners. Lake George's main drag has been shut down for the festival.
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Popular 'Festival for the Lake' continues Sunday with family activities, games, crafts, street fest
A family festival held to raise money to help protect the purity of Lake George draws thousands to enjoy music and a wide array of activities. The Festival for the Lake continues Sunday, Sept. 29 through 4 p.m.
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There were smiles all round after a fun day to raise money for cancer sufferer Isabella Coomber.
The plucky three-year-old, who has an inoperable brain tumour, is at the heart of the Little Lion's Den charity, which offers a retreat for families who have children with cancer.
Families in need of a break from hospital visits can stay for free at the charity's caravan on Sheerness Holiday Park.
The Halfway Road park was the venue on Sunday, which featured live music from the Sheppey Folk and Blues Club and a range of attractions, including inflatables, stalls, face-painting and a tombola.
More than £400 was raised, which will be put towards a £10,000 appeal for a new caravan for families to stay in at the park. This sum will be matched with another £10,000 by the holiday park's owner, Cosgrove Leisure, for the purchase of a new unit.
Sheerness Holiday Park sales manager Paul Horridge said: "The park is a family-run business and when the owners heard about Isabella they just wanted to help.
"A lot of families make use of the caravan and many of them spend weeks at Great Ormond Street so its nice for them to have a break."
The fundraiser was organised by holiday park sales advisor Steve Freeman, who was helped by Morrisons, as the supermarket supplied an articulated truck for the stage, while Tesco also donated raffle prizes.
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