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COLUMBIA South Carolinas first-year coach Frank Martin has been prepping for his Southeastern Conference debut since growing up in south Florida.
The Miami native remembers making the trip to Floridas OConnell Center several times to watch SEC games and was awed by the leagues athletes and coaches. Martin will again get an up-close look at the SEC starting Wednesday night when the Gamecocks (10-3) travel to face Mississippi State (5-7) and its first-year coach Rick Ray.
Its the part of the season Martin plans and prepares for all year long.
When you coach in a league like the SEC, everything you do with your team from the day you first show up in August to the season end should be all organized around preparing your team to compete in league play, Martin said. Because its all about league play.
Its always been that way with Martin, who started grinding for the SEC season soon after arriving on campus after five successful seasons in the Big 12 Conference with Kansas State.
I really havent seen a difference in Martins demeanor, forward Lakeem Jackson said. But Im pretty sure hell get even more amped up.
Martin has applied the SEC pressure to the Gamecocks since workouts started. If he saw players slacking off on defense, Martin might shout, How are we going to deal with (Floridas) Patric Young if we cant handle this right now?
Im constantly using moments, Martin continued, to get our guys understanding we need to do things a certain way because the competitions coming around the corner.
Martins methods may be taking root. South Carolina has already equaled its victory total from Darrin Horns final season as coach a year ago, although the teams strength of schedule so far is rated next to last among 347 Division I schools.
The Gamecocks were last in the SEC a year ago at 2-14 and saw two of their best players in Damontre Harris and Anthony Gill transfer after Horns dismissal. Martins team, though, gets some reinforcements to start league play.
Two-sport standout Bruce Ellington will return to the court at Mississippi State after his successful finish to the football season. Ellington had the game-winning, 32-yard touchdown catch in South Carolinas 33-28 win over Michigan in the Outback Bowl last week. Martin gave him last weekend and South Carolinas final pre-SEC game off to rest before returning to the grind of practice.
We feel like weve taken some strides, guard Eric Smith said. We are working to get even better.
Martin knows his players cant ease up if they hope to stay competitive in the SEC.
Martins been part of top-tier leagues before, coming to South Carolina last March after five successful seasons in the Big 12 Conference with Kansas State. Before that, he was an assistant at Cincinnati when it was in Conference USA with the likes of Louisville and DePaul and then when the Bearcats moved to the Big East.
What Martin has seen so far tells him the player talent and coaching ability in the SEC is every bit of strong as it was in the Big 12.
Martin has heard critics bash the SEC for some unexpected nonconference defeats the Gamecocks have lost to Elon of the Southern Conference in November yet believes things will improve before the postseason as players grow more comfortable in their schemes and rise to the challenge of league competition.
Thats what its all about, Martin said.
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Last week when James was sending me his guest post, he also informed me he'd tagged me in the latest meme, Seven jobs I'd rather have. It's been awhile since a meme drifted through these parts so I thought I'd accept the challenge and tell you about some jobs I might have if I weren't a web designer/developer.
Before offering some alternatives I'd rather be doing, the truth is I'm actually doing exactly what I think I should be doing now. I'm happy designing and developing websites and can't really imagine doing anything else at this point. Still I might be very happy doing any of the things below.
- Baseball Player
- Sports Analyst
- Artist/Writer/Musician
- Architect
- Teacher
- Historian
- Astrophysicist
1. Baseball Player – This was my dream growing up. If I could have written the script I'd be coming to the close of a career as either the shortstop or center fielder for the New York Yankees. We'd be talking about my hall of fame credentials and my place in baseball history. Sadly genetics didn't give me a body possessing hall of fame skills. I can kick your butt in a weekend softball game, but a major league career was never really in the picture.
2. Sports Analyst – Not too far from the career above. Failing actually playing sports for a living, being an analyst could have been a nice career. I'm a sports junkie who grew up studying the stats on the backs of baseball cards. I look at it now as preparation for looking at web stats, but I think it would have been fun analyzing athletes past and future performance by looking at the numbers and watching the games.
3. Artist/Writer/Musician – In some sense this is what I do now. A designer isn't that far removed from an artist and I do write regularly for this blog. I've always had a thing for creative types. Most of my friends tend to be creatives and one of my favorite things about designing and developing websites is the creativity it allows. It's easy to see myself doing something creative as part of a job description.
4. Architect – Again not straying too far from what I do now. Instead of building websites I could see myself building buildings. Years ago when I completed a degree in structural engineering, the plan was to work towards becoming an architect. It didn't work out at the time, but a few changes here or there and it's where I might be today.
5. Teacher – Just about everyone who's ever met me has suggested teaching as a profession at one time or another. I love to learn new things and equally enjoy sharing what I've learned with others. Teaching is a natural fit. I prefer one on one tutoring, though could see myself living and working at a university somewhere.
6. Historian – I have a thing for history. A degree in it too. Something about being in a different place in time is exciting. I think I could have enjoyed making documentaries of some kind about different people and other historical aspects.
7. Astrophysicist – I was actually leaning in this direction while pursuing the engineering degree. Space, stars, and other celestial objects have always been fascinating to me. One of the few things that truly impresses me is how we can know what elements composed a star that died millions of years. Not sure where I'd fit into the world of astrophysics, but I think I could enjoy it.
There are seven jobs I might have. I won't say I'd rather have since I'm pretty happy doing what I'm doing now, but a twist of fate here or a different decision there and I could have enjoyed doing anything on the list above.
So who's next? What seven jobs would you rather have? If you're interested in answering the question write a post and I'll add your name below. For now I'll tag.
If you couldn't be doing what you're doing now, what other careers might we find you in?
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Quiet Villa in Seminyak near beachIndonesia, Bali, Kuta
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About this listing
Villa Batukaru is quietly set amongst small boutique hotels and private villas,just behind the
legendary Bali OBEROI Hotel, only 5 minutes walk to KU-DE-TA on Sunset Beach
The quaint Villa is designed as an "Atrium House" with plunge pool
Space where guests can cook their own meals
Towels, bed sheets, soap, and toilet paper
Space where guests can cook their own meals
Towels, bed sheets, soap, and toilet paper
Central heating or a heater in the listing
In the building, free or for a fee
In the building, free or for a fee
Continuous access in the listing
Breakfast is provided.
The listing can accommodate a gathering of 25 or more attendees
Easy access to the building and listing for guests in wheelchairs
Private or Shared
Free, in the building or nearby
Posted emergency information and resources
The Space
The villa is located in the famous Seminyak Beach area, only within a short walking distance from the beach, yet the location is set back that you can stay in a quiet atmosphere when you are "home".
The Villa is designed as an "Atrium House" with plunge pool, sun deck, fishpond and tropical garden integrated into the house, which provides complete privacy to you.
There are 3 air-conditioned bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1 fully equipped kitchen, plunge swimming pool and small garden. The master bedroom upstairs has a king sized bed,walk in closet and an adjacent bathroom with terrazzo bathtub. The second bedroom with a queen size bed has an adjacent outdoor bathroom with a shower and the third bedroom has a queen sized bed and with a non adjacent bathroom with shower .
Villa Batukaru is an ideal choice for those looking for luxury in private ,safe surroundings. It is an enchanting retreat ,where guests can enjoy a relaxing vacation with service , comfort. and complete privacy ,while experiencing the open- living private atmosphere, typical of a tropical island.
Guest Access
The compound is in walking distance to many famous restaurants ,boutiques and the beach .
Taxis are inexpensive and take you wherever you don't want to walk .
Interaction with Guests
If I am in Bali I introduce myself to the guests and answer questions but other than that I give them as much privacy as possible .
My staff interacts with them on a daily basis .
The Neighborhood
It is the most sophisticated Living ,Eating and Shopping district in all of Bali with Boutique Hotels and upscale Private Villas in the neighborhood .
Getting Around
Taxis are inexpensive and readily available . Bluebird is a metered taxi company
You can also book a tour with our driver Ketut .
Other Things to Note
A visa on arrival costs $ 35 per person and airport tax which is charged when you leave Bali is RP 200 000.
Please bring a photocopy of your 1st page of your passport ,so you do not have to carry your passport around while in Bali .
The villa includes 3 to 4 hours maid service per day. The maid will be at your disposal every morning from 9 am to 12 pm or 10 am until 1 pm
(except sundays and major holidays).
She will take care of changing linens ,cleaning the house, making your breakfast with your supply and will help with small shopping for food or taking your personal laundry to the laundry mat .The garden and pool are cleaned three times weekly.
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What a fabulous villa! Perfect for our family of 7. Nyoman was just gorgeous and so helpful, kind and nothing too much trouble. Ketut (driver) was great too helping arrange a bike trip to kintamani and collecting us much later than excpected to take us to the airport when our flight was delayed.. The villa is really comfortable, in a handy spot to walk 5 mins to the beach or seminyak square. Tranquil and quiet in the villa and we felt very secure there. Everything clean. I would highly recommend this villa and hope to rebook sometime again soon :)
Thanks Anaman for responding quickly to our queries and to Nyoman for her great hospitality and food! Villa was peaceful and serene. It is near Seminyak though the road leading down is quite narrow to walk, so best to get a cab!
J'ai beaucoup la semaine passée dans la villa d'Anama. Extrêmement bien située a 5 minutes de la mer et deux pas d'Oberoi, un havre de paix au coeur de Seminyak. L'accueil de Ketut et la présence quotidienne de Nyoman sont très appréciables. La maison à un charme fou. Parfait.
The villa was more beautiful than the pictures. It was maintained very well and was in a great location. It was easily within walking distance to the beach and to all the shops, restaurants, etc in Seminyak. The villa was in a quiet and safe area that has security 24/7.
The villa staff, Ketut and Nyoman, made our stay at the villa especially memorable. They are very hospitable and helped make our vacation in Bali a great one. Ketut drove us the island to see different sites and was an excellent tour guide and driver. Nyoman was so kind and welcoming. She made a wonderful breakfast for us each morning and kept the villa looking wonderful. She was also very helpful in giving us recommendations on sites to see or places to eat during our time in Seminyak.
I would highly recommend this villa for your stay in Bali!
The villa was well kept and it was in a very good location in Seminyak, walking distance to a lot of shops, restaurants and bars. It was also safe with security guards manning the villa's compound 24-hours a day.
What we really enjoyed is the hospitality of the couple, Ketut and Nyoman. We hired Ketut as our driver during our 3 day stay and he took us to different places around Bali and allowing us to enjoy different things in the island. Nyoman was there every morning to cook us breakfast and ensure that the villa was clean, the towels changed... always with a smile.
I would recommend this villa to anyone who wants to enjoy Balinese hospitality.
A quiet villa within walking distance to beach and shops. Plenty of room for 3 couples if needed. Amenities are basic but adequate. Breakfast was simple but Nyoman was willing to cook added extras from local supermarket. Great to have the Straw Hut at end of lane for easy lunches or swim. A relaxing break.
It is really great place for us to spend a 4-day trip. Convenient transportation but narrow road.
This host has 37 reviews for other properties.View Other Reviews
About the Host, Anama
I was born and raised in Germany,and have lived in the USA since 1986.
Since 1990 I have been the owner of a Design and Clothing Company ,which has its manufacturing operation in Bali and its distribution in the USA.
13 years ago I designed and built a beautiful villa close to the famous sunset beach in Bali, Seminyak .
It used to be surrounded by nothing but rice fields back then . Now it is surrounded by beautiful small boutique hotels and other private villas,but nevertheless it has kept its own unique charm.
Seven years ago I have built another compound of three houses and despite all the building boom of the last few years ,I can still enjoy the rice fields around me in this lovely local community,just north of Seminyak. And so can the airbnb guests who are staying here.


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All Conference Selections for Danso and GrantNovember 17, 2008
As the 2008 season wrapped up for the SPSU Hornets, two players received recognition from the Southern States Athletic Conference Men's Soccer Coaches. Sophomore, Forward and Back, Mamadou "Futty" Danso and Senior, Midfielder, James Grant were honored for their play as they helped set records for the young Hornet's soccer team. "In only our second year, we managed to have the top scorer (Danso) and playmaker (Grant) in the league. We are very happy for both guys as they deserve these awards. They have not only helped set high standards for our program, but have helped us win 12 matches this year", said Coach Momeni.
Danso was voted as the "Player of the Year" and "Offensive Player of the Year" in the SSAC, while capturing is second straight "First Team All-Conference Selection". He lead the SSAC in total Goals, Shots, and Shots on Goal and per game. He finished the season with 19 goals, 6 assists, and 44 points. The amazing statistic is that he only played 14 matches and started seven of them. Equally as amazing is the fact that he played as a Center Back the last seven matches of the season.
Grant was named to the "Second Team All-SSAC". This is the second time he has received a "Second Team All Conference" Award. The first time was as a player from Western Arizona Junior College. He finished his senior year with 5 goals and 11 assists, while leading the SSAC in assists per game.


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(CNN) -- Food-lovers are hunkering down to five days of wining and dining in Arizona. The Scottsdale Culinary Festival enters its second day Wednesday, offering everything from the high-brow (a four-course Culinary Authors' Luncheon and a Wine Country Brunch) to the down-home (a Southwest Festival of Beers and a Gourmet Hamburger Cook-off).
"On a one to 10 scale, everything is a 10," says Ralph Andres, the coordinator of the festival's hundreds of eager volunteers. "This is the most wonderful place in the world to eat."
On Saturday and Sunday, visitors can spend the day strolling through Cooks and Corks and -- with a $20 advance ticket -- sample a "world of wines and exquisite foods." Or they can buy tasting coupons and head to the Great Arizona Picnic, featuring dozens of restaurants' creations. Andres calls it "a galaxy of gourmet delights."
One of the festival's most popular events is Le Tour Culinaire, a black-tie progressive dinner. Eight trolleys take participants to some of the area's finest restaurants. Two special guests ride along: a winemaker (not plying his craft at that particular moment, but explaining it) and a violinist.
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Hyundai JP Edition Veloster Concept introduced at SEMA [video]
By John Pangilinan.
Hyundai and John Pangilinan have introduced in SEMA this week the JP Edition Veloster Concept.
Wearing a Mint Green exterior finish by BASF, this custom Veloster is powered by the direct-injected 1.6-liter engine found in the stock version but with an ARK Performance exhaust. The suspension features KW coilovers, Whiteline sway bars, anti-lift caster kit and end links, while ARK Performance provided the lowering springs. It rides on a new set of 19-inch wheels with 265/30 R19 Toyo tires.
Inside it has Recaro Cross Sportster CS seats, new upholstery by Infinite Auto Design and Takata harnesses. The audio system has also been improved as this Veloster features an Alpine Electronics System by BP Auto Sound with two 12-inch subwoofers, six 1/2-inch component speakers, six 1/2-inch coaxial speakers and two mono amplifiers.
Full details about these modifications can be found in the attached press release.
Unique BASF Mint Green Exterior Finish Unmistakably Sets This Veloster Apart
COSTA MESA, Calif., Oct. 30, 2012 – Hyundai has partnered with John Pangilinan, known as "John P." in the tuner community, to create a brilliant mint green Veloster concept. The JP Edition concept debuts at the 2012 SEMA show under the Hyundai banner. Paint supplier BASF was consulted as the unique supplier of the Mint Green exterior finish for the concept.
"In creating the JP Edition Veloster, we were inspired to take the Veloster's distinctive design cues and accentuate them with an iris-warping brilliant mint green exterior finish" said John Pangilinan. "The JP Edition Veloster concept takes the production car into ultra-exclusive tuner-car territory."
The 1.6-liter, direct-injected Veloster engine receives an ARK performance exhaust, while the suspension adds KW coilovers, Whiteline sway bars and anti-lift kit, and a Brembo® big brake kit. Blacked-out Ray's Gram Lights Xtreme57 Wheels and Toyo Proxes T1 Sport tires fill in the bright mint green TS Designs fender flares by Jon Sibal. The comprehensive list of cosmetic and performance enhancements includes:
ARK Performance Exhaust
Lucas Oil
TS Designs Metal Fender Flares designed by Jon Sibal
BASF Mint Green Paint painted by Auto Explosion
Brembo big brake kit
KW Coilovers with ARK Performance lowering springs
Whiteline sway bars, anti-lift caster kit and end links
Ray's Gram Lights Xtreme57 Wheels – 19 x 9.5 inches
Toyo Tires Proxes T1 Sport - 265/30 R19
Recaro Cross Sportster CS Seats
Takata Harnesses
Re-upholstery by Infinite Auto Design
In-Car Entertainment:
Alpine Electronics System built by BP Auto Sound
MRX-F35 350 watt 4 channel amplifier
(2) MRX-M55 550 watt mono amplifiers
(2) SWS-12D4 12" subwoofers
SPR-60C 6 1/2" component speakers
SPR-60 6 1/2" coaxial speakers
Kinetik Battery and Power Supply
V-LEDs Lighting
Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Costa Mesa, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through more than 800 dealerships nationwide. All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program, which includes the 5-year/60,000-mile fully transferable new vehicle warranty, Hyundai's 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, and five years of complimentary Roadside Assistance.


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Posted by Anonymous on 05/05/2005
Celeste is a fantastic deal and I'm always happy to eat there. The food and service are of high quality and the atmosphere is romantic and cozy. Beware that you will be given lots of chicken liver to eat if you order it - but it's good, so if you're really into chicken liver, you're totally psyched. The pizza is the only thing lacking, and I advise avoiding it. The wine list is a good value. There is usually a wait, but its never too bad and is always worth it.
Posted by Anonymous on 03/23/2005
Good food, cozy atmosphere and decent service. Recommended!
Posted by Kristen & Brian, Upper West Siders on 03/14/2005
The first time we dined at Celeste, it was a pleasure. (but we may have had too much wine) The several times after that were not the most delightful. It's hard to sometimes get the owner's attention to put your name on the list. You HAVE to be aggressive in order to do so. And yes, like others have said, it is way-super-cramped. And the waitstaff rush, rush, rushes you to finish -- we didn't feel welcome. The food is on the above-average side, but some dishes need a little tweaking. We've found much more delicious and authentic gnocchi just ten blocks North! Recommendation to Celeste: Customer service, customer service, customer service. We are why you are here.
Posted by foodie on 02/13/2005
I have eaten at Celeste a few times now and have generally found the dining experience pleasurable. The menu is small-but I think that is for the best, as they manage to do what they do well. The service, I have found, lacks somewhat. The waitstaff are keen to push a party through dinner quickly, and make infrequent trips to your table, even after a few requests. Though the wait time for a meal is relatively short, I found it excrutiating to get something as simple as more plates of bread, olive oil and balsamic. They aren't so keen on giving up a few extra plates of bread when a table of 8 is spending a couple of hundred dollars on food, beer and lots of wine, dessert and coffee. That, I find irritating and odd. My advice is to simply tell them, "Please stop rushing us, we'll pay and leave when we are finished." I don't think people speak up enough when agitated at shoddy or agressive waiting tactics.
Posted by Anonymous on 02/02/2005
This was absolutely the best Italian food that I've ever had - Handmade pasta, brick oven pizza, all with fresh ingredients- everything tasted divine! Everybody working there was very friendly and nice. And as another reviewer said, I came out trying to think of an excuse to go again soon. It is a bit cramped and can be a bit noisy too, but the food just makes up for everything!
Posted by divadecucina on 11/11/2004
A gem on the UWS has been discovered. Patrons are welcomed with opened arms by the owner of this humble yet cozy eatery. The food in a word, is flawless. Handmade pastas, brick oven pizzas, mussles fed exed in daily, delicious salads, exquisite fishes and more....along with a selection of Italian cheeses and salames brought from Italy, that could make you weep. The flavors are clean, pure, and made with only the freshest ingredients. No spaghetti with meatballs, no parmigiana anything. Fresh, spectacular Napoletan fare that's also a great bang for your buck. Now, THAT'S Italian.
Posted by yummyfood on 10/28/2004
The food is great. The space is cramped. They offer takeout!


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East Village: Corkbuzz Wine Studio — complete with bar snacks under $10 like chicken liver toast and $75 educational wine classes, which start January 7, but you can enroll now — opens tonight in Union Square. [Eater NY]
Agave Azure was apparently a horrible name for a restaurant, due mostly to its lack of badassery (and a cease-and-desist letter sent to them for allegedly swiping the name of another Agave in the rivaling West Village). Now, chef Evangelos Gavalas wants to call the Mexican bar and restaurant Tepito, which apparently is "not a culinary destination — more of a drug destination;" the drug of choice being guava, jalapeño, and ancho chile salt cocktails. Tepito opens for dinner tomorrow. [Local EV]
Waiters from the past six years filed a class action suit against Five Points. The resto is being accused of allegedly making illegal deductions from the wait staff's pay for uniforms, staff meals they didn't eat, and credit card processing fees. [Eater NY]
Upper West Side: There are $85 six-course meals being served at 6 and 8 p.m. tonight at Gastroarte. Think: gold caviar, red tuna. Call 646-692-8762 and mention Zagat Presents. [Zagat Presents]
West Village: Tasting Table, as part of its Dinner Tales series, is hosting a $225 dinner at Wallsé. There will be lots of wine, with restaurant favorites like chestnut soup and steamed halibut with cucumbers. [Grub Street]
Williamsburg: Fatty 'Cue's Brooklyn location unveils its Fatty Feast "large format" dinner in the back of the restaurant next Wednesday. The space will accommodate up to sixteen people (depending on the date and time of reservation); the menu is being finalized and will be sent to guests who made reservations up to 72 hours in advance. Maybe we're crazy, but chances are that this dinner is for carnivores. Call 212-945-8673 or e-mail email@example.com to save a seat. [Grub Street]
Brooklyn Winery announces Tuesday Trivia Nights, which include a "Guess That Wine" tasting round. The first-place team earns a $50 bar tab, which we imagine is good enough to make you selectively recall history trivia from junior high school. [Brooklyn Winery]


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A lover of the wilderness, Lee Ki Woo invited his friend Kang Kyung Joon along on a camping trip.
In a photo shoot for The First Class magazine, Lee Ki Woo and Kang Kyung Joon made sure to show the comfort and relaxation that comes from setting up camp in the middle of the woods.
Complete with tents, a fire, and other equipment, the two actors showed their camping skills naturally in the pictorial. It was said that Lee Ki Woo, who is a camping fanatic, even personally chose the site for the photo shoot.
The pictorial will be revealed in the November issue.
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ELIZABETHTON — Officers of the Elizabethton Police Department rescued a woman from a smoke-filled apartment Monday afternoon.
Officer Eric Buck said he was driving on Bluefield Avenue around 12:30 p.m. when he was flagged down by several people, who told him Apartment B2-105 at the Lynnwood apartment complex was on fire.
Buck rushed to the apartment and found the tenant Pamela Vance, 49, lying at the front door, half inside the apartment and half outside. Buck and Capt. Matt Bailey moved the woman from the apartment.
Buck said the apartment had heavy smoke coming from a rear bedroom, but no flames were seen. He then went around the side of the apartment and broke the screen in order to open the window. Once he opened the window, he said there was still smoke but no fire.
Patrolman Matthew Taylor responded and found a towel in the bedroom with flames rising about 11 inches. Taylor was able to extinguish the flames with his fire extinguisher.
A neighbor, Nancy Lowe, and another woman said they had helped Vance from the bedroom to the front door, where Buck found her.
The Elizabethton Fire Department responded and ventilated the apartment. Lynnwood management was also made aware of the emergency.
Buck reported that Vance appeared lethargic. He said Vance told him she had dropped a cigarette and that is believed to have been the cause of the fire and smoke.
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The one thing Boston Police noticed about Jorge Falcon Ortiz, in addition to the 361 grams of heroin allegedly found stuffed down his pants, was that all 10 of his fingertips appeared to be mutilated. "It appeared to his investigators…to be done by burning them, placing them on the electric coils of a stove perhaps or possibly by a chemical," said Jake Wark, of the Suffolk County District Attorney's office. "We see this almost exclusively with heavy-weight drug cases."
Mr. Ortiz's case is not unique. According to law enforcement officials, intentionally altering or mutilating the fingertips is a drastic -- not to mention painful -- way for criminals to avoid being linked to their arrest record. And the number of criminal suspects engaging in the practice seems to be growing. "One individual while he was being arrested started chewing and biting away at his fingers to disfigure them. Another actually had the core cut out of all ten of his fingertips, then they pulled the skin together and stitched it," said Detective Lieutenant Kenneth Martin, head of the Massachusetts State Police Crime Lab division that oversees fingerprint analysis.
Once a fingerprint sample is taken, a computer can spit out the results in less than five minutes. "It is still a reliable means of identifying someone…but now it takes someone who is doing the processing to be on alert for those individuals who may have altered their prints," said Martin.
And when law enforcement gets wind of an altered print they pay close attention. "Imagine burning your finger. Now imagine purposely doing that on all ten of your fingers. Imagine the pain. If someone were to go to those lengths, that's someone we want to know," said Martin.
Massachusetts State Police have a record of at least 20 individuals last year alone who were arrested with deliberately scarred fingertips. Just last week, a doctor was charged in federal court because he allegedly planned to surgically alter the fingerprints of illegal immigrants for a hefty fee. In Europe, law enforcement officials have also reported an uptick in migrant workers discovered with altered fingertips – apparently in an effort to avoid detection by immigration officials.
Although there are no national figures, fingerprint experts say they have detected a rise in the number of incidents. "It's like a little outbreak of cases," said Kasey Wertheim, a West Virginia-based fingerprint identification expert and the author of several papers on intentional fingerprint mutilation.
Wertheim said that the ways criminals alter their fingerprints ranges from the low tech – rubbing the skin, burning fingertips on a stove, dousing fingers in acid, and self-mutilation using razors – to high tech surgery. Wertheim fears the next step could well involve dermal lasers commonly used for plastic surgery. "Skin on the fingers and soles of your feet is actually quite thick but there has been speculation that lasers could potentially penetrate the friction ridge skin on your fingertips and alter the print."


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NORTH OXFORD, Mass. - Kevin L. Fox, 55, of North Oxford, formerly of Worcester, died unexpectedly on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012 at St. Vincent's Hospital.
Kevin is survived by his wife of 34 years, Carolyn M. (Genese) Fox; two sons, Matthew M. Fox and his girlfriend Kristine, Timothy J. Fox and his girlfriend Jessica and her son Kyle all of North Oxford; his mother, Marjorie M. (Hassett) Fox of Auburn; two brothers, Paul J. Fox and his wife Donna of Auburn and Robert Fox of North Oxford; many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by a sister, Maureen Fox.
Kevin was born in Worcester, a son of the late Maurice J. Fox and graduated from North High School. He lived in Worcester until he moved to North Oxford in 1998 and has lived there ever since. Kevin worked at Harr Ford as a car conditioner for 34 years. He later worked as security for the DCU Center for 10 years. Kevin was a member of St. Stephen's Church. He was an avid New England sports fan but especially for the Patriots and the Red Sox. He also enjoyed shopping and was a hard worker.
Services for Kevin will be held on Monday, Dec. 17, 2012 from the Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel, 370 Plantation St., Worcester with a Mass at 10:00 a.m. in St. Stephen's Church, 357 Grafton St., Worcester. Burial will follow. A period of calling hours will be held on Sunday, Dec. 16 from 3 to 6 p.m. in the funeral home. Flowers are welcome


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Conservation and environmental news & publications: Ukraine
Photographers of Ukrainian natural treasures awarded
WWF is one of the supporters of 'Wiki Loves Earth' in the country
Seven swims - seven seas - one reason
This August renowned endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh will also go into the Black Sea
Ready: Final draft of the strategy for sustainable tourism in the Carpathians
The discussion will take place on 23 September 2014 in Mikulov, Czech Republic
Ukrainian winners of 'Wiki Loves Earth' photo competition announced
WWF is one of the partners of the initiative
Danube Day 2014: Much more about awareness and solidarity than ever before
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Unique photographs from the Danube Delta at a film festival in Romania
The exhibition starts 13 June at Casa Avramide, Tulcea
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Anton Georgiev is the manager of ST Eko Den. The company is based in the village of Ovcha Mogila, ...
Danube PES schemes are the foundations of green economy in the region
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Tidal Lagoons Could Generate 10% of UK's Power
Written by Peter, on July 10, 2014
A British company, Tidal Lagoon Power, is proposing to develop a network of tidal lagoon power stations. It says that it could provide 10% of the UK's power needs by building at least five full-scale tidal lagoons in UK waters by 2023, Read more »
Power from a "Wave Carpet"
Written by Peter, on February 7, 2014
University of California Berkeley professor Reza Alam and his team have developed a "wave carpet" which can extract the energy of ocean waves and turn it into electricity or fresh water The "wave carpet" is a rubber mat which sit on top of a grid of hydraulic actuators, cylinders and pumps, on a muddy ocean […] Read more »
World's First Wind/Current Generator
Written by Peter, on August 2, 2013
Mitsui Ocean Development and Engineering Company has developed the world's first hybrid wind and marine current generator. The device consists of a floating, vertical axis wind turbine with a "keel" made up of a current turbine. The omnidirectional Darrieus wind turbine.rotates regardless of the wind direction. The generator is located at the base of the […] Read more »
Italy to Get Wave Power Plant
Written by Peter, on May 24, 2013
UK based 40South Limited is to install a 150 kilowatt wave power module outside Livorno Port in Tuscany. The device uses two connected buoyant sections that sit one above the other at different depths. The lower section is moored to the seabed. The arms that connect them move inside each other like pistons, generating power […] Read more »
Maths Could Double Power from Waves
Written by Peter, on July 4, 2012
A team of mathematicians and engineers from the University of Exeter and Tel Aviv University have devised a means of accurately predicting the power of the next incoming wave in order to make wave power technology far more efficient – potentially extracting twice as much energy as is currently possible. The key challenges for wave […] Read more »
Study: Current Technolgy Could Power the World
Written by Peter, on January 28, 2011
According to a new study by Stanford researcher Mark Jacobson and Mark Delucchi, of the University of California-Davis, by 2030 all new energy generation could come from wind, water and solar, and by 2050, all pre-existing energy production could be converted to renewables, using only technology that is already available and at a similar cost […] Read more »
Wave Energy from Undersea Wings
Written by Peter, on December 15, 2010
The Florida Institute of Technology is testing a new technology to convert the energy produced by waves into electricity, The so-called Wing Waves work by tapping the elliptical motion of waves 20 to 30 metres beneath the surface and converting it into mechanical energy that can be used to generate power. Each trapezoid-shaped wing of […] Read more »
Frank Fish's Fin Fans Go To Sea
Written by Peter, on November 25, 2010
Back in 2008, we wrote about the discovery by Dr Frank Fish that the bumps on humpback whale flippers gave the whales more power and manouverability (see Frank Fish's Fin Fans) and the possibility of this being applied to the design of wind turbines. Now the US Navy has taken up the idea. US Naval […] Read more »
Hundreds of Turbines Proposed for Mississippi River
Written by Peter, on November 9, 2010
Free Flow Power has been granted rights to explore the potential for dozens of turbine locations along the 3,700 kilometre Mississippi Rriver. The company is working on a plan to install hundreds of 40-kilowatt hydrokinetic turbines, each the size of a large jet engine, along the bottom of the River. The project developers say that […] Read more »
World's Most Powerful Tide Power Tubine
Written by Peter, on August 13, 2010
Atlantis Resources Corporation has unveiled the largest and most powerful tidal power turbine ever built. It is due for installation at a dedicated berth at the European Marine Energy Centre, located in Orkney, Scotland later this summer. Despatching 1 megawatt of predictable power at a water velocity of 2.65m/s, the turbine is designed for harsh […] Read more »


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Video:Corn Chowderwith Roblé Ali
Corn chowder is a satisfying, delicious meal for a chilly night. Find out how to make corn chowder.See Transcript
Transcript:Corn ChowderHi, I'm Roblé for About.com. Today I'm going to show you how to make Corn Chowder. Here we go.
Ingredients for Corn ChowderHere are our ingredients.
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 white onion (small dice)
- 1 large Idaho potato (medium dice)
- 3 cups vegetable stock
- 2 cloves chopped garlic
- 2 tablespoons parsley (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons thyme (leaves)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- kosher salt
- black pepper
- 6 ears of fresh corn
How to Prepare the CornThe final ingredient is six years of fresh corn which you can see I have taken all off the cob. I'm going to show you how I did that right now. You will notice that I have towels all around the cutting board. That is to keep the corn from spilling out all over the place. You will see why right now. You want to take the corn, holding on to it by its little handle up top. Next take your knife and just ride down the side of the cob. You see that the corn is shooting everywhere. That is why you want the towels, to avoid a big corn explosion. You see I am spinning the corn around as I cut, removing all of the corn from the cob. There's your car. And there is your corn.
Combine Butter, Garlic and OnionsHere we had a pot over medium heat. I'm going to go ahead and add in the butter. It might brown a little bit and that's just fine. Brown butter is very tasty. Let that butter melt. As it is nothing we will go ahead and add in the garlic. Stir that around. Let the garlic sauté and brown. Once the garlic has browned we will go ahead and add in the onions. You see that the garlic is nice and brown. That is flavor. We are going to sauté the onions for about 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. S
Add Thyme and Flour to Corn Chowdero now we are going to add in our thyme. Keep stirring these onions around. What we want to do is to caramelize the onions. This will bring out a lot of sweetness and flavor, flavor, flavor. So, our onions are starting to caramelize. You can see that they are getting brown around the edges. You don't want to overdo it. Go ahead and stir in the flour. Stir in the flour until it's fully incorporated.
Boil the Other IngredientsNext, take your vegetable stock and stir it into the pot. Next, take your cream and mix that right in. Take your potatoes, remove the water from them and add them into the pot. Let the mixture comes to a boil. Let it boil for seven minutes or until the potatoes are cooked through. As this is coming up to a boil I'm going to go ahead and season with salt and fresh cracked black pepper. I like a lot of pepper. Now we have a nice rolling boil.
Add the Corn to Finish Corn ChowderSeven minutes later let's add in our corn. Let it come back up to a simmer. Let it simmer for about three minutes and we are almost there. We are done simmering the corn. I'm going to turn the heat off. For our final step I'm going to add in the parsley. Mix that right in and you are ready to eat.
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The Public Advocate has his best poll showing yet as former congressman Weiner continues to lose ground.
The council speaker leads with 26 percent among likely primary voters, the paper reported.
Quinn's sharp attack comes after the latest in a series of reports over Thompson's comptrollership.
The board unanimously decided Monday to deny matching funds to Quinn's rival, Comptroller John Liu.
The board declined to award matching funds to Liu's embattled campaign, which has battled fraud charges.
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A press conference with a civil rights legend is de Blasio's latest push for the much-needed demographic.
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SPENCER, Okla. – On Thursday, NewsChannel 4 ran a story about a Spencer family searching for their missing horse.
After the story ran, one of our viewers called in claiming to have found the horse and it turns out they did.
Happy and eating, that's how Victoria Crittenden, likes to see her pride and joy, Victory.
"This one's my favorite," said Crittenden.
Victory wandered off days ago after a tree branch broke one of her fences. Crittenden said the reunion was quite emotional.
"When I walked up to the pen, of course it was dark so I wasn't sure what I was seeing, but when he stuck his head over the fence and I could see his face, I just lit up, I was like, he's mine, he's mine," said Crittenden.
A family from Choctaw had found Victory roaming Spencer, so they brought him to their stable, to take care of him until they could find the owners, which was about 4 1/2 miles away from the Crittenden's.
Now with all three of her horses back in one place, Crittenden said she's already mapping out a plan to prevent this from happening again.
"My dad told me so, we're going to check the fence at least twice a week to make sure there's no mishaps, they don't get out," said Crittenden.
However, it doesn't stop there; she's leaving her mark on her favorite horse.
"Oh, he's got an appointment to be branded, he's getting a big VC on his butt," said Crittenden.
Victory's family wants to give a big thank you to the Choctaw family who returned and took care of their horse.


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Susan Gladin: Finding reasons for gratitude beyond grumpiness
I've been grumpy lately, and have blamed it on the weather.
Until this week, it has been too cold, too gray, too windy and too wet. The weather has also been too unreliable … with promised sunny days that were obliterated by clouds before the coffee was done.
I am not alone in this grousing. I have heard others moan about doused plans, soggy grass and frostbitten plants. I've heard exasperated sighs when we pull on wool socks yet again and curses when cold rain rolled in on yet another weekend.
We don't trust the weather anymore. We expect that summer will come blazing in on the heels of this lingering winter with few glorious spring days to savor. When I caught myself expecting this dire onslaught I knew I was letting the gray clouds color my world. I remembered that I had a choice in the matter.
Caught in the act of negative thinking, I realized I needed to practice some skills. One of those allows me to put a little space in between my thoughts and myself - realizing that thoughts are not reality. For this, I rely on a character called "the inner Observer."
The Observer sees the loop of negativity running around in my head and prods me to interrupt the broadcast. "Press the stop button. Take a giant step back (for perspective). Where is your gratitude? Use your tools!"
My toolbox came to me primarily from what is known as a "Wisdom Path," and was conferred by the Servant Leadership School of Greensboro. Each instrument is called a "practice," and the goal is to wake up, pay attention and live a life that is centered and serving - and joyful.
For this gloomy situation I turn to a page called "The Daily Examen." Developed in the early 16th Century, it is a practice to help us get perspective on our experiences and develop deep gratitude and compassion.
Oprah Winfrey has promoted the power of thankfulness. Keeping a "gratitude journal" has been touted so much that it almost seems cliché. But it is a simple and powerful tool that should not be overlooked just because it is popular. The "Daily Examen" is one way of doing it.
At the end of a day, I light a candle and sit quietly for a few minutes. I pay attention to my breathing and rest for a few breaths. Then I think back over the day and write what I am grateful for. Then I ask, and write, "What am I not grateful for?" Next I record what was life-giving for me, and why. Then, "What was draining or difficult, and why?" I ask if there is room for appreciation in the difficulties. I sit quietly again in gratitude and end with "Amen," which means, "it is what it is."
After doing the "Examen" last night, I woke up this morning and wanted to complain, right away, about a particular ache. But then I noticed that my whole body was alive, and I felt thankful. I had slept well on a comfortable bed and I felt happy when I noticed the roof over our heads. Peter stirred and I remembered that I live with someone who loves me. Wow.
My mind wanted to feel burdened by all that I have to do today, but the Observer helped me reel myself back into the present moment. Water came pouring out of the spigot when I turned it on. Clean water! Millions of people across the globe struggle without this bounty. I whispered "Thank you," and felt it deeply.
I can't maintain this all day. I'll start complaining again any moment. But if I use these tools and practices they will help me come back to this joyful, thankful place. The sky is gray and I can see the wind whipping around out there. It is a wool sock morning, but for now I am happy to have those socks - and shoes. The tomatoes might be frostbitten, but they're alive and those clouds are the leading edge of warmer weather.
A CHH columnist since 1998, Susan Gladin is a freelance writer, United Methodist minister, and curriculum coordinator at the Johnson Intern Program in Chapel Hill. She tends horses and a home business on the farm she shares with her husband. Their two grown daughters live nearby. You may e-mail her at email@example.com, or write c/o The Chapel Hill Herald, 2828 Pickett Road, Durham, NC 27705.


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July 29, 2015/Bridgetown, Barbados. Barbadian author and film-maker, Marc R. D. Gibson, celebrates the print release of his self-published first graphic novel, Bridgeland: Volume One.The intimate event held at the Old Spirit Bond in early July was well attended by various members of the local literary and arts community, fellow authors and film-makers, as well as a number of[Read More…]
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The Diabetes Association of Barbados will be hosting its Monthly Market Day Fundraising event this Thursday June 25th, 2015 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Please the following information publish in your community events section "The Diabetes Association of Barbados presents its monthly Market Day held at the Diabetes Association of Barbados' headquarters on Beckles Road, St. Michael on Thursday[Read More…]
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In yesterday's Wall Street Journal, Laura Murphy and Fred Smith of the ACLU and Competitive Enterprise Institute, respectively, warned against the dangers of a mandatory E-Verify system. They argued that the E-Verify system invades the privacy of the employees whose data is run through the system and that the E-Verify verification process effectively lumps everyone into the category of "illegal" until proven otherwise ("guilty" until proven "innocent"). They also are fearful that E-Verify could soon be used for a variety of other non-work related purposes.
I disagree with their conclusions. And I think it is unrealistic to secure comprehensive immigration reform without some type of mandatory employment verification system.
When E-Verify and its predecessor Basic Pilot were first rolled out the programs left much to be desired. The databases against which the data was compared were flawed and incomplete, resulting in a substantial number of incorrect results (non-confirmations) that employers and their employees had to remedy. But over the years the databases have been improved and resulting errors are minimal. The E-Verify system works.
According to statistics released recently by DHS, in fiscal year 2011 98.3% of all E-Verify queries resulted in immediate confirmations of work authorization. 1.7% of the queries resulted in initial mismatches, of which 28% were subsequently confirmed. These results are in line with what may reasonably be expected, especially since we know that not every worker in this country has legal authorization to work.
Many of our clients use E-Verify, either because they choose voluntarily to do so, or because they are mandated to do so because they are federal contractors. An employer that voluntarily uses E-Verify may stop using it at any time. But we do not see our clients withdraw from E-Verify because the program is too burdensome. On the contrary, E-Verify is gradually becoming a part of the landscape of the on-boarding process for new employees. Our clients report that they have received a small percentage of tentative non-confirmations which have been successfully overcome.
The E-Verify regulations include safeguards not only for employers but also for employees. Contrary to what Murphy and Smith assert, employees are in fact considered to be work-authorized until proven otherwise, so the "guilty" until proven "innocent" analogy is inapposite. Employers that receive a tentative non-confirmation may not immediately take any adverse action against the employee, must continue their employment and must provide them an opportunity to set the record straight with DHS or the Social Security Administration. Only if the employee does not contest the tentative non-confirmation or after receiving a final non-confirmation may an employer terminate the employee's employment as a result of an E-Verify finding. And even following a final non-confirmation, if an employer has reason to believe the E-Verify result is incorrect, it can choose to continue the employee's employment.
It would be unrealistic to think that we will be able to secure comprehensive immigration reform legislation allowing for a path to legalization for the millions of undocumented workers in this country without a mandatory employment verification system. Furthermore, if legalization passes, the eligible undocumented workers who apply for legalization will likely be provided with a work authorization document which will result in confirmed work authorization through the E-Verify system. That will be a win-win for both employers and employees.
E-Verify is not perfect, but the system is much better than it used to be and it is constantly improving. Requiring mandatory E-Verify in exchange for vast and much needed immigration reform is not unreasonable.
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Breakfast at Lucky Devils? Do tell!
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They've been threatening to start having breakfast/brunch at Lucky Devils for some time. Has anyone tried it, or even seen a menu? Would love to know anything about it.
Seems like a perfect pairing with a Sunday morning at the Hollywood Farmer's Market...
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I haven't tried it but I saw the menu. It looked very interesting. I can't remember it too well, but they did have a very interesting breakfast sandwich with that amazing bacon.
ok - we went to Lucky Devils this morning and the food was excellent. I had a breakfast sandwich that had eggs, bacon, spicy roasted peppers and cheese. It also came with kurobata sausage, which I had on the side. This was extremely tasty as well. All egg dishes come with potatoes or salad. I opted for the potatoes and they are very nice and crunchy - sort of a really crispy smashed potato. I am a big fan of their salads as well - the pineapple viniagrette is the best dressing in town.
Husband had the tasmanian(?!) sourdough pancakes w/blueberries. These were nice and thin and had real tartness about them. There was also a really earthly, sort of hoppy undertone that I liked a lot. They weren't too sweet and came with real maple syrup.
Friends both had omelettes and pronounced them great - they are not the sharing kind so I'm going to have to take their word for it. One of them had jalapeno cornbread with her eggs that looked great.
The only drawback was that the food came out in shifts. I had my sandwich a good 5 minutes before the omelettes came out and the pancakes came another 5 minutes later. I know that they are just getting it together and the food was good enough to get me back.
They don't have espresso drinks. The coffee is good, bit great. They also have an abbreviated version of their lunch/dinner menu available at breakfast - some burgers and sandwiches.
It was pretty empty. They are open at 8am on Saturday and Sunday.
The breakfast potatoes are delish. First, they're baked, then smashed, then fried. Tastes kind of like potato skins, without the sour cream and cheese. They have two kinds of sausage, but the spicier one is better. I'm not wowed by their bacon, although I guess others like it. I also had a corn pancake with blueberries and sour cream which was very good.
Boy, I think I am going to have to check this out. I love corn pancakesand any kind of creative breakfast items. But how early is too early for ale with breakfast? In fact, this would be the perfect opportunity for a Lagunitas Cappucino Stout with breakfast!


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Doug Carlyle is visiting the site today from the great state of Texas, home of the Alamo, the Dallas Cowboys, and ten gallon hats. To be honest, I'm still puzzled about the whole ten gallon thing. Why not eleven gallons? Doug neglected to explain this mystery, but we won't hold it against him. So, without further ado, ladies and gentlemen, here he is.
Hi, Doug. Thanks for stopping by. Why don't you tell us about your life? Give us a look at the man behind the writing.
I was born and raised in east central Illinois. I lived in a university town. The college, like is often the case, gave the community an eclectic, liberal flavor. Having said that, the metro area was surrounded by a rural, conservative landscape. So, I was confused from the beginning.
I graduated with a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois. From there I entered a 26-year career making semiconductor devices. I watched the evolution of technology from the mid-70s to what it is today. I can honestly say I have mixed feelings about where technology has taken us as a society. This revolution resulted in people abandoning face-to-face communication for e-mail, texting, Tweeting, Facebooking, etc. People spend too much time in a chair, sitting in front of a laptop or huge television or some other device instead of being outside. I'm sure that I sound like some old man behind a team of horses whining about the Model A. Wait a moment. I'm getting a nosebleed while standing on my soapbox.
The semiconductor industry, if you neglect what I said about its arguably deleterious, long-lasting effects, was a lot of fun. At the end of my techie career, I was responsible for a worldwide project. I spent a lot of time on the road during 1999 to 2003 and I had the good fortune of experiencing work and life in many different locations in and out of the U.S. This was the catalyst for my first book titled, Boundaries.
I tend to agree with your views on the tech revolution and what it's done to society. One side effect is that most teenagers these days can't seem to write a single sentence without using non-words like lol, brb, and Lindsay Lohan. None of that stuff is English, in my opinion. Speaking of writing, what started you down that road?
I actually think I have had this talent for some time. I wrote several stories in high school that were recognized by my teachers and submitted to contests. In my freshman year of college, I took a rhetoric class and got an 'A'. The instructor really knew his stuff and I took it to heart.
When I left the electronics industry, I missed it terribly – especially the travel. I began writing as a way to recapture that part of my life. I blended fantasy, with technology, erotica, romance, and a bit of SF. Then I began developing characters and a plot. Soon I had my novel, Boundaries. I had no plans of publishing it. Then, beta readers said I should run with it. Unfortunately, it is way too long as it stands (220,000 words). I plan to re-craft it into a series or a trilogy if I want to print it. Or, I may simply let it go as an e-book. That is a project for 2012.
Tech and fantasy certainly do blend well. The outer edges of science have a lot in common with magic, I suppose, in that things like quantum physics, dark matter, heck – even how a computer works, are all closed books to most people. You have a book on the market, however, that isn't at all techy. Tell us about that one.
My current novel that is available for purchase is titled, In Search of the Fuller Brush Man. Here is the description from the back cover:
Sean Marcum is driven to find the meaning of his mother's swan song. The last words she wrote in her journal were, "Fuller Brush Man". She always communicated life's most important lessons via riddles, and he is convinced this is her finale. Sadly, Sean was never good at solving riddles, and his quest turns into an obsession, nearly costing him his marriage, and his life. Sean's high school sweetheart, Kim, had a special bond with hismother. She was also a master at riddles. The one-time lovers have been married to others for more than 30 years. Kim's marriage has been picture perfect, Sean's not so much. Upon Kim's death from breast cancer, Sean receives a memoir she penned celebrating their failed relationship. Her book, The Road to Monticello, contains the secret to a long, happy relationship for which Sean so desperately searches. It is a lesson all of us should take to heart.
In Search of the Fuller Brush Man is mainstream fiction/family saga. It comes in at 103,000 words, and is 446 pages in trade paperback. The target audience is anyone who is in a relationship with another individual, and wants to remain in that relationship forever. A long-term relationship takes effort on the part of both individuals. It doesn't just happen. It can survive the worst of ups and downs, but one cannot simply give up.
The book is somewhat biographical in that these were the last words written by my mother.
Other than Boundaries, do you have another book in the creative pipeline?
I am 86,000 words into my next book titled, Vinegarone. It was progressing very well until we experienced a family tragedy in the fall of 2009 that simply took the wind out of me. I've expended all my energy since then toward getting In Search of the Fuller Brush Man published and marketed. I know I need to finish my latest novel, and I still plan to have it on the market in the September timeframe this year for the holiday rush.
I'm always curious about what a writer reads. To me, his or her book choices are the literary equivalent of the North Star. They point the way toward who the writer is. Well, at least that's the theory. I probably need to refine that idea a bit more. Maybe I need to include reading their credit card statements as well. Anyway, what are the top three books that have had the most influence on you as a person and as a writer?
Here is the point where everyone runs screaming for the doors. I hate reading. If you haven't clicked out of this interview at this point, let me elaborate. When I was in high school during '69 – '73, I was forced to read all the classic fiction available. Being an outdoor sort of guy who couldn't sit still for five minutes, I found reading to be an encumbrance.
Decades later, I began traveling a lot. Before the day when one could plug in a laptop, you needed something to occupy the hours on a plane. I discovered the narrative fiction by Elmer Kelton. Since the setting for all of his works was Texas, and it was so well written, I found myself reading all of his novels. Since then, I have taken a huge liking for Sandra Brown, Kit Frazier, and narrative fiction by Paulette Jiles.
There have been other NYT best-selling authors whose books I have read who have given me great inspiration in that I know that what I write is better than the drivel they publish.
Fighting words! Actually, I agree with you there. The traditional publishers have an amazing, schizophrenic capacity to produce fabulous books, as well as books that are best suited for canary cage liners. In addition to telling the publishing houses to get their act together, do you have any advice for other writers?
Write what you want to write. If you chase what you think will sell, your writing will reflect that. I had hoped the agents I have met would be full of sage advice. Here is some of the most infamous advice I was given.
1. "I am not here simply to represent you and your book, I am here to manage your career." Translation: You write what will sell or neither I, nor the large publishing houses, will touch you.
2. "You know that book you've been dying to write because of some enormous event in your life? Write it, put in the closet, and forget about it." Translation: You write what will sell or neither I, nor the large publishing houses, will touch you.
3. "So you've written two novels – one is a family saga, and the other is more science fiction. You need to pick one genre and stick with it." Translation: You will become a name brand like Cheerios, and will write only successful, formulaic fodder that makes money.
4. "You mean the hero throughout the novel turns out to be the bad guy at the end of the book? Your readers will kill you!" Translation: Do not take risks. The system likes square pegs for square holes.
So, my advice to you is BE YOURSELF!
There is one (former) indie author, K. L. Brady, who has a website http://www.cheapindieauthor.blogspot.com/ . Now, she has a lot of sage advice that I have followed. She has self-published, and has recently been picked up by an agent and publisher. I will point out that it's worth reading how that has changed her. She used to be able to publish NOW. Instead, she is beholden to the publishers' typical two-year timetable. If you can live with that, knock yourself out. For me, I want results and I want to see my book in readers' hands as soon as I think it's ready.
Regarding the process, you have to hone your writing skills. Go to workshops – lots of them. Plus, how books were written in the past is not how they are written today. Have an idea of what is said in the current Chicago Manual of Style if you don't want to be chastised by the editorial elite. Little things like one space after a sentence instead of two. Don't use italics when representing what a person is thinking. I could go on.
Ah, advice. Years ago, when I was young and foolish, I spent quite a lot time trying to get into the music publishing industry. I remember a producer advising me to try a different career. This was right after he told me I had no talent. It was very inspirational advice, as I was immediately inspired to commit a misdemeanor (which I refrained from). Speaking of inspiration, where does yours come from?
As I said, Boundaries was inspired by my lust for adventure that had gone missing from my life. But, I needed a jumpstart. I was at Chicago's Brookfield Zoo a few years ago and I experienced Dippin' Dots for the first time. Bang! That was the idea I needed to pull the book together.
With Vinegarone, I was drinking wine with my wife and one of her friends and we began examining the cover of the local phone directory. Don't ask me why we were looking at the phone book in the first place. One of the towns that is serviced by the phone company is Vinegarone. Bang! The setting I for which I was looking.
As for In Search of the Fuller Brush Man, it was really my mother's last words that provided the basic premise. Then, I found a phrase used by the founder of the Fuller Brush Company. Bang! It all came together.
In conclusion, inspiration comes when it comes. Don't go looking for it.
Food. I always ask people about food. How can you escape such a tasty subject? In addition to art, I think it's one of the things that separates Man from the Animals. I don't see a lot of dogs sitting around discussing the relative merits of beef bones versus canned Alpo. What's your favorite food?
Dim Sum. It is the ultimate culinary adventure. Food becomes art that you can eat. I absolutely loved all my Dim Sum experiences in Asia. On the other side of the world, I love European breakfast buffets. The meats…the cheeses…the hard-boiled eggs…the breads…to die for!
Doug, I won't waste my last question on ten gallon hats, so how about something a bit more serious? I guess we all have an impulse to leave our mark, to surpass the bounds of mortality and leave behind some kind of echo or remembrance of ourselves. Are you hoping to somehow achieve that with your writing?
This is what I say on the back cover. "Doug lives in the Texas Hill Country. Against this backdrop of mountains, valleys, live water, and wildlife, he is writing fiction intended to touch all of his readers in a very special way".
More importantly, I want to leave behind a legacy that I would be proud of. The guy who invented the laptop will be forgotten, as will the Verizon man. But, we will be reading The Old Man and the Sea for generations to come.
Thanks, Doug, for visiting. We wish you the best of luck and success in your writing career.
Doug's novel, In Search of the Fuller Brush Man, is available on Amazon for Kindle. You can visit him at his author site to learn more about his writing.


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Best Mexican Market St. Louis 2005 - Carniceria El Morelia
Comfortably nestled in a strip mall anchored by a hardware store and Doctor John's naughty emporium is one of Bridgeton's best-hidden gems: Carniceria El Morelia. Upon entering you're liable to find owner Judi Florez on the phone or at her laptop behind the counter, but she'll be happy to pull herself away, whether it's to help you dig out reggaeton superstar Don Omar's new CD or point you toward the selection of cactus leaves, piñatas or veladoras, those cool prayer candles that come in glass jars. Florez stocks her densely packed shelves with products both familiar and new to gringo eyes. Sure, there are more chiles, beans and tortillas than we've got space to list, but how about Shampoo de Jitomate? That's tomato shampoo! A three-foot crucifix overlooks the paper towels; mounted buffalo and bull heads bookend the links of chorizo that hang behind the meat cases. Any way you look at it, it's a trip: El Morelia makes weeding through the strip of retail giants on St. Charles Rock Road well worth the effort.


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The College Education Committee recommended that the College establish a program to identify law students of demonstrated talent and interest in bankruptcy law to attend the College's Induction Ceremony at the U.S. Supreme Court and other events held every spring. The College Regents and their Circuit Councils are asked to contact and work with the law schools within their respective circuits to select the students. They will also be asked to provide mentors for the students who are chosen. The mentors will be responsible to assure that the students are fully involved in the Annual Meeting activities and meet other Fellows.
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Michael De Leon
Michael A. De Leon is a graphic designer by day, but wears many hats in his off time. In 2004, after several years of covering the Spurs, he started Project Spurs, a Spurs team fansite as an outlet to provide content to Spurs fans, while continuing to write for himself and learning the ins and outs of online publishing and web design. He has since built a writing team and started a popular weekly Spurs podcast called the Spurscast.
Monthly Archive for December, 2009
Spurscast #184: And The Emmy Goes To…Steve Nash
On Episode 184, Jeff and I recap the Spurs road loss to the Phoenix Suns. We started the show off by stating the keys to victory we gave in the pre-game show and how they weren't able to take care of even one of them, which very well could have lead to the loss. We […] [Read More]
Top Five Underrated Spurs Players Of The Decade
Project Spurs continues its look back at the past Spurs decade of greatness. We gave our thoughts on the All-Decade Team (starters and bench), and even asked our readers which championship team (2003, 2005, or 2007) was the Spurs Team of the Decade. Today we will continue our look back at this decade for the […] [Read More]
Project Spurs Contest: Win An NBA Game Time App
By Jeff Garcia, Co-Founder Project Spurs How would you like to listen to every NBA game LIVE, watch every game recap, get real time player & team stats, and more in the palm of your hand? If you do, then Project Spurs can help you out! Project Spurs is having a contest and the winner […] [Read More]
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Do you have an android phone and want keep updated on all the latest at Project Spurs? Our app is now available in the Android Market and is completely free. With the app, you will have access to our latest content, get notifications of new content and see relevant content from across the Bloguin network. […] [Read More]
Spurs vs. Clippers Game Day Q & A: Peter Kim of The No Look Pass
By Jeff Garcia, Co-Founder Project Spurs For tonight's Spurs game against the Los Angeles Clippers, who else to turn to for everything Clippers than Peter Kim of The No Look Pass. Yes the Clippers actually have fans! Peter gives us some insight into the Clippers and what Spurs fans should look out for tonight. Please […] [Read More]
Spurscast #183: Turnovers and Blocked Faces
On episode 183 of the Spurscast, Jeff and I talk about last night's win over the Bobcats, previewed tomorrow night's Clipper game and went over the latest Spurs news. We went quarter-by quarter of the Bobcats game and highlighted the 28 turnovers the Spurs coughed up, went over the box score and gave out Shiny […] [Read More]
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What Went Wrong? A Look At The Recent Losing Streak
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So who is Lovi Poe dating nowadays?
Don't ask her mother. According to Rowena Moran, Lovi Poe's mom, she's "the last person to know" when press people quizzed her about Lovi's ex-boyfriends Jake Cuenca and Ronald Singson.
Lovi meanwhile denied keeping things from her mom, especially where her love life is concerned.
"Akala lang niya 'yon," Lovi notes. "Mom knows a lot of things. Wala lang talaga ngayon (referring to her love life)."
Rowena knows about her break-up with Ronald and the others that happened in-between, insists Lovi.
It's just that Rowena would rather fix her daughter's hair backstage than quiz Lovi about her personal life.
A lot of trust
"I trust my daughter a lot," the doting mom explains. "She can handle everything. At 24, she already knows what's right and wrong," she added during the launch of "Love Affair," the newest addition to the Bench Celebrity Scents Collection on Sunday, June 16.
Lovi, her mom goes on, has a sensitive spot. But the good daughter would rather keep most of her troubles to herself for fear that dear mom would worry herself sick.
"Mabait ang anak ko," Rowena crows. "She can handle the situation."
Lovi herself is now limited to just dropping hints to whoever she fancies about a potential love affair.
She has no time for one these days.
"Wala along time mag-date. Ang focus ko, work."
Lovi plays the title role in GMA News TV's new series "Titser," which is about a high school valedictorian who dreams of becoming a teacher. Problem is, she has no option other than to work as a housemaid.
It's a telling tale on the sorry state of education in the country.
Also read: A different role for Lovi PoeIt's also the most Lovi can do as someone who hopes to grant her parents' wish for her to go back to school someday.
"Ayaw ko siya mag-artista kasi I want her to finish her studies. 'Yan din ang dream ng dad niya (the late Fernando Poe Jr.) para sa kanya. She was into Psychology and was active in school," Rowena says.
But again, the supportive mom understands. She knows Lovi is so busy, she has no time for school.
Still, a mom can always hope. And Rowena does just that, while quietly watching her daughter make heads turn and hop from one project to the next with utmost ease.


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VIDEO: Godfrey Bloom - Yorkshire and Humber MEP - refuses to back down after reprimand
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Godfrey Bloom - the Yorkshire and the Humber MEP - is not backing down after being rebuked over a controversial speech he delivered to the European Parliament.
In November he said tax was "a system where politicians and bureaucrats steal money from their citizens to squander in the most disgraceful manner".
He went on to say that the Parliament was no exception and that the whole Commission and their bureaucracy avoid their taxes. He concluded by warning that "the message is getting home to the people of the European Union. You are going to find that Eurosceptics are coming back in June in ever greater numbers. And I can tell you worse: as the people get your number, it will not be long before they storm this Chamber and they hang you, and they will be right."
His remarks have now been officially considered and the President of the EU, Martin Schulz, has stated in a letter that a reprimand has been imposed on him.
It was ruled that the statement did not show due respect to the Commission and its Commissioners and it "also reflects adversely upon and thus infringes the dignity of Parliament itself".
"The principle of freedom of speech which is guaranteed for all members of the European Parliament cannot extend to insulting other speakers or publicly supporting the commitment of a crime such as murder", the letter concluded.
Mr Bloom responded to the reprimand by saying: "I don't take back a single word of my one minute speech and this official EU response just demonstrates how full of their own self-importance they really are. I shall carry on saying what I believe and will face the consequences."
The speech has been viewed millions of times on YouTube and is heading towards entry in the Guinness Book of Records.


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B-52s Shake St. Louis' Honey Buns With Their Funplex Under the Arch
Fair St. Louis is a somewhat unusual venue for artists, especially ones that aren't entirely mainstream. Much of the crowd is simply there to get a good view of the fireworks, and if they're at all familiar with the artist in question -- in this case, the B-52s -- they've most likely heard the hit singles (1989's "Love Shack," 1979's "Rock Lobster"), which are then played in a somewhat obligatory manner. I wasn't sure what to expect of the B-52s, and I definitely didn't know what to expect of the massive crowd.
Todd Owyoung B-52s memorabilia (See a slideshow of the B-52s' performance at the Gateway Arch.)
But on Sunday the veteran band from Athens, Georgia -- for those just tuning in, three of the four members are now in their 50s, while Kate Pierson is 62 -- proved they not only have staying power but are still energetic and youthful.
Frontman Fred Schneider, who we recently interviewed, appeared almost bored at times, but compensated with his trademark '60s-beach-party-movie dance moves and silly banter. He dedicated the performance of "Cosmic Thing" to Chuck Berry, announcing, "Here's something to shake your honey buns to!" He also snuck in some sly, PG-rated humor when he introduced "Planet Claire" by shouting, "Let's go beyond Uranus! And Neptune! And Pluto ..."
Todd Owyoung Fred Schneider can certainly dance.
Schneider also commented on how nice it felt to be playing "under the beautiful Arch" amid the "fragrance of good fried foods and Porta-Potties."
The lovely ladies of the group, Pierson and Cindy Wilson, still possess the same powerful, versatile vocal chords, and they delivered the full experience, complete with dance moves, teased hair, and one sparkly dress.
Todd Owyoung Kate Pierson and Cindy Wilson
All in all, the crowd was receptive and had fun. There were lots of folks gettin' down, while whole families took photos of said folks and laughed (with, not at). In general, good times were had. People seemed to "get" the B-52s, with the exception of the confused gentleman who walked past me and said, "They sound just like Pink Floyd."
At some point during "Hot Corner," a track from the band's 2008 album Funplex, the rain that had been threatening the event all day returned as a light drizzle. Luckily, it never worsened, and the show ended with a crowd of thousands -- well, some of the thousands, anyway -- dancing to "Rock Lobster," leading into the nationally renowned St. Louis July 4 fireworks display over the Mississippi.
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