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(The Huffington Post) - Women have always been pegged as having a sweet tooth -- the Cathy comic says it all. As the stereotype goes, women swoon over a piece of chocolate cake and men could go through their entire lives without it so long as they have a beer and a hunk of meat.
As we've made our way through women's equality and become more PC, we tend to disregard these often times ridiculous, and always oversimplified gender differences. But when it comes to sweets, this stereotype may be spot on.
GrubHub recently released data showing that women are 25 percent more likely to order dessert than men. While that's not quite a black and white difference, it is a significant number. We were fascinated (and not entirely shocked) by this stat, but it was the different dessert choices men and women make that really piqued our interest. Here are a few examples:
-Men are 20 percent more likely to order milkshakes, while women are 15 percent more likely to order ice cream.
-Women are also 50 percent more likely to order frozen yogurt.
-Men are 10 percent more likely to order cookies.
-Women are 10 percent more likely to order fried desserts.
-Cake is the most gender-neutral dessert of them all -- and it accounts for 25 percent of all desserts ordered.
So the moral of the story is, if you want to make everyone happy come this Valentine's day, stick to cake.
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If you wake up at a different time, in a different place, could you wake up as a different person? - Chuck Palahniuk, Fight Club
The space in which we live can be a very important determinant of cultural practices which shape our personal identities.
In order to understand the various identities formed by the place we live in we need to look back into our own lives and ponder how the environments have shaped our personal identity as an individual.
How has your life been influenced by those around you? Have you got a good sense of your urban or rural spatial environment? How has this shaped your identity as an individual? These are some of the questions that we need to answer to understand the space in which we live in. So in order to understand our own identity we need to think spatially.
"Really, thinking spatially means looking beyond ourselves, a recognition of others" states Doreen Massey. Space is outward bound. Identity is inward bound. It is this connection between the outward shaping the inward that is crucial in determining our own spatial identity.
The space that we live in is proven to have direct effects in shaping our identities. As American urban planner Kevin Lynch states, "Every citizen has long standing associations with some part of his city and this image is soaked in memories and meanings." We constantly create images in our minds based on what we see and feel (which is the outward effect on the inward identity). This is extremely important in having a sense of where we come from – our spatial identity.
Spatial identity can also be global identity at times, since with globalization, the world is rapidly trying to create identical spaces – as many similar variations of mall culture, for example, spring up in locations around the world. Timothy Shortell identifies that urban life in specific cities bring a sense of "glocalised" spaces where people can modify their spatial structures to be more in sync with their personal identities, something that can be done globally. He says that the "real test of community takes place during the course of everyday life in the streets, in the shops and in the public spaces of neighborhoods. Class, racial and ethnic hierarchies mark spaces with differential meanings."
There has always been a special bond between the place we live in and the behavioral patterns we choose to emit. This is closely associated with the memories and meanings we create of the outside environment. Our perception of the environment can also have a direct influence on personal identity. If we perceive the place we live in from a positive light, it will yield positive results for us. However, some places stricken by war or extreme physical illness cannot be perceived positively and people would need a change of environment.
Spatial identity is not stagnant. As humans are moving beings, we can migrate or travel to different spaces which in turn also shape a part of our identity. For instance, I've lived in two different countries and traveled extensively to other parts of the globe, so my identity is somewhat cross-cultural. As space changes, so can personal identities. Personal identity can also be a choice with the place people identify most with, as opposed to those that had minimal effects on their life.
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'Pet' peeves: When you open garbage bags and getting out of the car—she loves car rides, but hates when they're over.
Favorite toy: BALLS, BALLS, BALLS and chew-toys. She loves to chase balls and anything that she can chew on.
Favorite napping spot: Anywhere!—but mostly on her Union Jack blanket on the couch.
Guilty pleasure: She loves all treats, so we haven't discovered her favorite yet.
Talent Show: She really doesn't do any tricks yet unless you call sleeping and taking naps an admirable trick. She can fall asleep just about anywhere!
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Chu won a Nobel Prize in physics but came under questioning for his handling of a solar energy loan.
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This is the KING of Orange soda's period. There are non better!! On my list this is my favorite regular Orange soda
I opened up a bottle of Nesbitt's this evening because I hadn't had one in quite some time. It is my favorite from the time I was a kid in the sixties. Right off the bat I could tell something was off. Checking the ingredients I found the nemesis of purity in sweeteners, high fructose corn syrup. The bottle I have is made in Texas under authority of the Big Red company.
Despite everything being owned by Big Red these days, This product is made with sugar. Since it's been a couple of years since I've had one, I will now order a six pack online and, with any luck, find it's as good as I remember.
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- Language of Instruction: Spanish
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
- Class Eligibility: Sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
In the heart of the wine-producing region of Cuyo lies Mendoza, a beautiful, green city with a bustling downtown and tranquil, well-kept neighborhoods. The city itself has a lively atmosphere thanks to its great dining and entertainment scenes. Students will discover many museums, theatres, outdoor markets, and nightclubs in this charming city. Mendoza and the area surrounding it are a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Its position at the foot of the Andes Mountains puts it right next to some of the world's best skiing.
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Applicants are expected to have the ability to participate in a Spanish language classroom. Students must have completed the equivalent of 4 semesters of college level courses (through intermediate Spanish). It is preferred that students be enrolled in a Spanish course the semester before they are expected to study abroad. The application requirements can be found on the IFSA-Butler website.
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The Universidad Nacional de Cuyo offers a full liberal arts curriculum; it is particularly renowned for its Pine and performing arts departments; art, music, and dance students from throughout Latin America study at UNC. The politics, economics, and literature departments are also well respected. The Universidad de Congreso is a small, private university located in downtown Mendoza. Popular subject areas include economics, international relations, architecture, tourism, and others. UC also offers students the possibility to take classes in the Instituto Frederic Chopin, specializing in subjects related to art such as dance, acting, drawing, and culture. Students supplement their coursework with a mandatory Spanish Language and Argentine Culture course designed especially for IFSA-Butler students.
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Note: Changes occur frequently. Students are responsible for finding the classes they need and consulting the official site of the institution.
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Orientation: Students arrive in Buenos Aires for an initial orientation then fly to Mendoza to complete the orientation and move into housing.
Number of Students: The Universidad Nacional de Cuyo has about 38,000 students and the Universidad de Congreso has about 2,500. Between 30 and 45 students normally attend the Butler program.
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Man City's Aguero Says EPL Refs Facor British Players
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero believes foreign players have a harder time with referees than their British counterparts, saying "there is a little bit of privilege with players" from the home country.
The 24-year-old netted the equalizer in Saturday's 2-1 victory at Fulham, which was decided by substitute Edin Dzeko's late strike. But Aguero contends the Cottagers' opening goal on Mladen Petric's penalty should not have been given against Pablo Zabaleta for a trip on John Arne Riise.
That view echoed the sentiments of City boss Roberto Mancini, who claimed the decision was the latest in a number of "mistakes" made in the reigning champions' recent matches.
Aguero was coy when asked if he felt his side were not getting the decisions but more forthcoming on the disparity between nationalities after a game in which Zabaleta and Carlos Tevez had penalty appeals turned down.
"I try not to get involved with problems involving referees," the Argentina international said. "There will always be mistakes for any team and he got the decision [on the Fulham penalty] wrong, but that can happen in any game. All we can do is not let that get to us and just keep on playing our game."
Asked if foreign players have it tougher than English players, he said: "Yes, always. It happens everywhere.
"We just play our game, and the referee's job is to know who is tricking him and who is not."
Pushed further on whether referees are a bit suspicious of foreign players, Aguero added: "Maybe, yes. It can happen, but I don't think it did here.
"If it does, it's not good for anyone," he said. "Here in England, there are almost as many foreign players as English players and it's not right that some have a privilege that others don't."
Aguero may be frustrated but can take solace from his side's improved performance by the Thames in a season which it has begun slightly off form.
"Last year too," Aguero said of City's indifferent form. "We started well and then we had a period where things weren't quite as good, and then we finished really strongly. It is hard. We have to think about the job the coach has to do — he has lots of very important players and it is hard to identify 11 to play on the pitch. That is hard. He tries to do the best he can, just as we do."
City sits fourth in the table after its win in west London, keeping it within touching distance of Manchester United and Chelsea.
Attention now turns to the Champions League and the midweek tie with German champions Borussia Dortmund.
"There are the best teams in every country in the competition," Aguero added. "It is very difficult but we have a team that can beat anyone. Now we have to prepare ourselves as well as possible for Wednesday and produce a good performance."
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Update: Boston improved to 3-3 by beating Milwaukee on Saturday, but the Celtics haven't looked impressive. Their other 2 victories were by small margins over winless Washington. Paul Pierce is averaging 20.8 points, Kevin Garnett is at 16.0, while Rajon Rondo leads the league in assists with 13.3. Ex-Dallas SG Jason Terry (11.7 ppg) has taken over for Ray Allen. This is the Bulls' final home date before departing on the five-game circus road trip.
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Hi I've been asked by a mate to post the following question. He has trouble registering at the moment.
"Im thinking of getting a Ocea Jigger 4000P for samson jigging.
I have heard that Shimano AR bearings dont do so well when jigging for Samsons does anybody know why?
Also is the star drag on these reels capable of the sorts loads?"
Any advice or help would be appreciated.
Many thanks
W Micke
RE: Ocea Jigger 4000P
the Ocean jiggers in the larger sizes have been having handle problems (ie; snapping off!!). Check the Shimano japanese site for details. I would wait until this problem has been sorted before committing your buddys money!
Andy Woodford
RE: Ocea Jigger 4000P
Thanks for that Wade.
As ever a great source in knowledge.
Allan Bevan
RE: Ocea Jigger 4000P
Hi, use two of these reels(sea spirit4000) and have had great results from the reels. They do need a bit of maintenance but all in all a good reel.The reels are used for jigging and bottom work with 50 -80 lb braid.
Have some improved drag washers and plates coming across from Cairns so if he is not in too much of a rush i could give you a update in a week or so.
One work of advice is some of the parts must come in from o/s. I snapped a spool and had to get the spare in from Singapore
Dillon Hee
Hi Al,
I've seen you break stuff b4 but how the heck do you snap a spool?
How's the recent trip to Dampier and what gear did you used.
Hope to c u in Nov for some samsons again.
Take care and best wishes.
Btw, what you mean by "needs a bit of maintance?" Drags, corrosion or something else?
Garry Lilley
heh heh,
Dillon Hee
U bugger!
Garry I knew that would eventually pop up...
How you doing big guy? I hope the weather isn't too cold now.
Say what gear you guys using now and what you've been up since we last met?
email me and we can talk more.
Take care u.
Garry Lilley
its just after 5am and i'm sitting here listening to allan on the radio.its f@#ing FREEZING.
where are you at the moment?
Brendan McConnell
It's 6.30 in the morning here and I got up at 6 to listen to capt pugwash to find that he was on from 5 am to 6 am[:@][:@][:@][:@] I knew I should of checked the time before setting the alarm clock.
I'm just down the road from you in Beechboro and it's freezing here too!!!!![&:]
Dillon Hee
I knew it was winter there mate but F&%king freezing? Garry you r built like a linebacker and I've seen u working on the boat soaked up to yer bum! I thought u didn't know what cold meant!
It's gotta be bad if even u can't stand it. I remember blowing frost rings at night when I was there in the winter. So how bad is it? 5 degrees?
As for me I'm here in Singapore toasty 28 degrees but barmy weather.
Anyhow, hope u doing ok and I'll be back in Nov for some more SAMSON YEAH!!!
Take care big guy.
BTW how did Al break the reel/reels again?
Allan Bevan
when you can snatch the pebble from my hand ......grasshopper[
and harden up you mob.......frost and fog at 3.45[8D]
Dillon Hee
Easy for u to say harden up. Let's turn the tables, why don't u come over here in Singapore during the hot barmy spells and let's see what happens... hee hee
95% humidity in 33 degree heat.
So how's the trip to Dampier????
Take care guys.
Garry Lilley
dillon,my wife pointed out that i wouldnt have been so cold if i was dressed in something more than my underpants and ugg boots.
i wasnt even wearing any underpants,shows how much notice she takes.
i was born for 95% humidity mate.look forward to fishing with ya again.
Dillon Hee
Thanks Garry
Garry that's more info than I needed!!
Now I'm having problems getting rid of that image of u w/o underpants and in ugg boots [:'(]!!
I'm having problems keeping my luunch down!! [
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Anyhow take care big guy and hope to fish with u soon.


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Gear Review
Eriks Rozners
Best all around tool
I tested the new Quarks during Adirondack 2011 Mountainfest driven more by curiosity than by real interest in buying them. I have already made my choice that Nomics are the best steep ice tools for me. I am very happy with the new models I am climbing with this season. I also own Grivel Alp Wings for alpine climbing and do not need new all around tools. So I was somewhat skeptic about the redesigned lightweight Quarks. I must admit I was pleasantly surprised and impressed by how well they performed. The swing felt very natural and balanced and resulted in a nice and remarkably solid stick. The guides who also tried them, all agreed that the Quarks are surprisingly sharp and sticky. The Quarks climbed very well on easy and plastic grade three ice. Even when my overly enthusiastic swing buried the pick way too deep, the tool was easy to pull out. Somewhat surprisingly to me, they did equally well on a sketchy steep and thin ice route (see pictures posted here). The test was without the pick weights, and it is conceivable that adding the weights may further boost performance on pure ice. The grip feels very ergonomic, though it will not beat the Nomics handle on steep stuff. The new trigger is probably the most interesting novel feature you can customize grips by moving the trigger up and down so you can engage the trigger with different fingers while holding the tool in a slightly different way (you can have like 5-6 different grips). This may be very welcomed relief when you get pumped and are struggling to hold the tool in the same way. The new ice pick is amazingly strong. It survived rather brutal bouncing against the Dacks granite (the ice run out two thirds up the steep route) with minimal bend of the tip. After 20 laps on ice (some on thin routes, but with gentle application) with my new Nomics, which have the same pick, I finally felt I may need a couple of file strokes to get back the razor sharpness. This pick will last long. Overall, the new Quarks seem to be high performance all around tools that will work on alpine adventures as well as on steep ice. It may easily be the best all around tool on the market right now. I was voting for Cobras before I tried Quarks. It may be personal, but I feel the new Quarks are better, because they are lighter, more customizable (movable trigger and pick weights) and the Petzl ice pick is clearly superior.
I've been climbing with the Nomics since they came out and love them, but am currently in the market for a set of ice tools that can be used on high alpine routes (I've taken the Nomics on a trip to Peru, but had to take an extra tool for sections where they weren't appropriate). I'm currently looking at the Black Diamond Cobras and the Petzl Quarks. It sounds like you've used both recently and I'd like to know what you like/dislike about either tool, and which you would go with.
Eriks Rozners
Thank you for your comment. My current climbing partners had Cobras for a couple of years and I had plenty of chance to test them. Cobras are nicely designed and climb ice very well. The strengths for me are the nice balance, ergonomic grip and natural swing. The obvious weakness is the poor pick design. The pick does not stick as well in ice as it could and my partner broke a pick when leading. The new Quarks have all the strengths that Cobras offer and no obvious weaknesses (at least not for me). I tried them only on WI3-4+ for six top-rope laps over a couple of days, so the experience is limited. As I mentioned in my review, I was skeptical initially but got quite excited and convinced by the end. The advantages of Quarks over Cobras are 1) the clearly superior T rated Ice pick (this may be less important for alpine routes, however, it is reassuring to know that the pick is less likely to break in an awkward crack torque), 2) customizable trigger grip (should be sweet on various steep snow/low angle ice alpine pitches), 3) less weight, which is nice fore alpine climbing and 4) last but not least, almost $200 per pair cheaper. I have not done alpine climbing with either tool (though I have a little experience with my Grivel Alp Wings) but from what I learned trying out both Cobras and the new Quarks, I strongly prefer Quarks. It seems that Petzl has made significant improvements on an already great alpine tool - you cannot go wrong with it.
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Monthly Archive for June, 2010
Pioneer Square in the News
It looks like it's going to be a short one this week: NEWS McGinn Pegs the Square (Seattle Weekly) McGinn drawing attention to the new tunnel's potentially negative effects on the neighborhood. Starbucks leases part of Pioneer Square building, sells coffee on NYSE floor (Seattle Times) Nuance Communications leases 1/6th of the building space; more on the move in a […] [Read More]
There's a new tenant in town
DJC has an article today that announces Nuance Communications is leasing 46,000 square feet in Starbucks' new office building. According to their website, Nuance "is a leading provider of speech recognition, PDF converters, OCR solutions and document imaging solutions for businesses and consumers." "In 2008, after announcing it was laying off 550 non-store employees, Starbucks put the […] [Read More]
First Thursday: Free Parking continues
Due to the success of "Parking for Peanuts" last month, PSCA is continuing their partnership with Merrill Place Garage (located on the corner of 1st Ave S + King Street) to offer free parking for the First Thursday Art Walk tomorrow. To take advantage of this offer, drivers will need to show garage attendants either a proof […] [Read More]
Owner of Aura nightclub purchases Club Heaven
As reported on SeattleCrime.com, Heavens club owner Paul Liddane kind of lost it three weeks ago when he "allegedly threatened to shoot staff, his wife, and his newborn child at the Group Health birthing center on Capitol Hill last week." According to the Capitol Hill Seattle blog, "Liddane, 38, has been charged with one count of […] [Read More]
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NEWS Tat's tawks pastrami, takes bigger bite out of Pioneer Square (Seattle Times) Tat's moving and expanding their store – new grand opening set for July 2nd. Mike McGinn's Latest Anti-Tunnel Bogeyman is the Impact on Pioneer Square (Seattle Weekly) McGinn has concerns on the tunnel's impact on Pioneer Square – and while the neighborhood has concerns that feel […] [Read More]
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A Charleston County Sheriff's deputy, a woman and her poodle were injured in an auto wreck this afternoon at Magwood Road and Paul Cantrell Boulevard in West Ashley.
Witness Thomas Bonavita of West Ashely said the deputy was coming through the intersection against a red light, with his blue lights on, and collided with a woman driving a Honda Pilot.
"There was a lot of blood in her car," said Bonavita, who rushed to provide aid. He said the woman was calm and was taken to a hospital after having Bonavita promise to aid her injured poodle. He said the woman's veterinarian arrived a short time after the 2:30 p.m. wreck.
"It's a miracle nobody died," said Bonavita.
A state Highway Patrol report said Charleston County Deputy William Fawcett, 43, was crossing Paul Cantrell Boulevard with his lights and siren on when his cruiser was struck by the Honda driven by Lucia Crull, 58. Fawcett and Crull were both injured, and were taken to local hospitals.
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It's a first for Irondequoit Assemblyman Joe Morelle. On Wednesday, he will officially recommend his son for a seat in the Monroe County Legislature.
Joe Morelle Junior could take over Ted O'Brien's seat. O'Brien is now a state senator.
Morelle's father, who is also Monroe County's Democratic Party chairman, will send a letter to the Legislature's president. This is the first time the assemblyman has written a letter on behalf of a family member.
The Democratic Party Committee of Irondequoit unanimously voted to put the Morelle Jr.'s name up for consideration.


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How to Reduce Infant Security System False Alarms
Director of the Year finalist Dave Corbin of Newton-Wellesley Hospital describes how he was able to address his campus' infant security system issues and make it more effective.
By Robin Hattersley Gray · May 23, 2014
One of the most frustrating things campuses experience is false alarms. Although most of us are familiar with the false alarms associated with fire and intrusion detection systems, hospitals must also prevent erroneous activations of their infant abduction prevention systems.
If not addressed, campus staff will learn to just ignore the alarms, which undermines the effectiveness of the system and decreases the return on the technology investment.
Such was the case at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Fortunately, its director of public safety, parking, facilities and engineering, Dave Corbin, was able to implement the changes needed so that the hospital's infant security system would work properly.
In this podcast Dave, who is also one of this year's director of the year finalists, describes how he worked with other hospital executives and stakeholders to revise policies and provide training to staff so they use the system appropriately. He also describes how he worked with the vendor to tweak the technology so the system is optimized.
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3A/2A/1A/6M Preview: It's go time
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State championships. State semifinals. Some of the best teams in the state going head-to-head.
It's getting cold, but the football action in the small school classifications in Texas is really heating up.
We'll crown three champions this weekend, and set the matchups for another five state championship games. And every one of these games is must-see.
Without further ado: your small-school preview for Week 15 of the Texas high school football season.
Class 3A Division I State Final
Alvarado vs. Tyler Chapel Hill, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Cowboys Stadium
Oh boo hoo, there's only one amazing state championship game in 11-man football this week. Whatever shall we do? When you get to the state finals, there are no flukes; both teams deserve to be here because they're complete teams, though they do it in completely different fashions. Alvarado relies on running the ball behind a stout offensive line with RB Wayne Onderdonck, but that's not to say that QB Kenny West isn't capable (the guy's thrown for 1,374 yards and 19 TDs, plus run for another 7 scores). But to me, the real star on Alvarado is a defense – led by do-it-all DB Tyler Bates, LB C.J. Johnson and DL A.J. Castillo – that has become even better in the playoff than it was in the regular season, which is saying something considering the Indians surrendered just 7.5 points per game in the regular season. But Chapel Hill…well, they've been here before. The runners-up from a year ago are looking to seal the deal this time around, and they're not without their own weapons, specifically QB Avery Saenz, who engineered a dramatic comeback against West Columbia last week to get them here. And RBs Andrew Tucker and Jay Reagan are capable of beating you, too. To me, this game comes down to how well the Chapel Hill defense stops up Alvarado; points are going to be at a premium against the Indians, and it's up to guys like DL Colton Moorehead and DB Deavereon Dean to get Alvarado off the field and get the ball back in the hands of their offense, which is their best asset. I expect a razor-thin margin in this game, but ultimately, it's hard to pick against that Alvarado defense right now.
Tepper's pick: Alvarado 24, Tyler Chapel Hill 21
Class 3A Division II State Semifinals
Monahans vs. Argyle, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Abilene Wylie
If you want a contrast in style, look no further than the showdown in Abilene tonight. After seeing Argyle take down Gilmer last week and seeing the QB in person, I can report that the Austin Aune Experience is for real, especially considering his dynamic weapons in WR Ian Sadler and TE Chadd Bossow. But Monahans is almost the complete opposite of that, relying on a steady, clock-control offense of running the ball with RBs Pedro Cano and Byron Scharf. That's because they want to lean on their defense, which has been sensational all year, to win them games, guys like DL Tivo Armendariz and DB Payton Marcum. Argyle's defense can be beaten, but it's also got two of the more punishing linebackers I've seen all year in Carston Bossow and Antonio Griffin. To me, it's pretty simple: if the score is in the 20s, I like Monahans; if the score is in the 30s and above, I like Argyle. And right now, I'm riding the Eagles train.
Tepper's pick: Argyle 34, Monahans 27
Coldspring-Oakhurst vs. Wimberley, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Bastrop
It's kind of a shame that these two teams aren't meeting in a state final, because they're the complete package. Coldspring-Oakhurst kind of sleepwalked through the first few rounds, but woke up with a bang last week, with RB Sherman Gilbert going off – accounting for 222 yards and 3 TDs on the ground, plus returning an INT for a score. And if the offense gets back on track, the defense is good enough to carry them to a title behind LB Kedrick Harrison, DT Chance Andries and SS Colton Monroe. It has, plain and simple, been one of the most dominating units in the playoffs. Meanwhile, Wimberley's been dominant…all year! The defense is devastating right now, forcing six turnovers last week behind the play of Colton Fonville, Brennan Blakemore and Nick Alana. And the offense, though it's been slowed a few times, is humming now behind RB Dennis Smith and QB Brady Lambert. Another game that's very close to call…but I'm going to lean toward Coldspring-Oakhurst only because of the defense. Then again, if Wimberley wins, I wouldn't be surprised in the least.
Tepper's pick: Coldspring-Oakhurst 27, Wimberley 24
Class 2A Division I State Semifinals
Muleshoe vs. Melissa, 7:00 p.m. Friday, Sweetwater
Let's go west, shall we? For two straight weeks, Muleshoe has received huge games from WR Saul Elizalde – last week, he returned a kickoff for a touchdown for a second consecutive game, and added a pair of TD receptions for good measure. And, of course, there's always RB Isaac Baca, who can beat you in a variety of different manners. But the Melissa defense has been an absolute force of late behind LB Chris Smith, DL Vic Hollingsworth and DB Brad Bush. And – as crazy as it sounds – with the offense rolling under QB Wes McQueen and WR Michael Ellis, there's no reason to think that Melissa – Melissa!—can't win it all. It's up to the Muleshoe defense, guys like CB Eric Orozco and DB Ray Martinez, to be better this week than it was last week against Eastland. If the Mules show up defensively, I like their chances, but points will be hard to come by in this one.
Tepper's pick: Melissa 24, Muleshoe 23
Tatum vs. Hempstead, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Waco ISD Stadium
All year, I've known that Tatum has a high ceiling. And on a number of occasions, I've been befuddled to see them fall short of that ceiling. But maybe coach Andy Evans' crew has finally found the right mixtures, as they're on a roll right now, especially offensively with QB Jalen Overstreet and WR Nate Pickett. But ultimately, Tatum's going as far as LB Kiano Lucas, DE Laderion Johnson and that defense will take them, and man, do they face a tall task this week against Hempstead. This is a Hempstead team that just took Blanco – one of the premier defenses In 2A – to the woodshed behind big days from QB Obie Wilder and RB Archie Taylor. And don't forget big-play-threat Trent Momon. Here's the question, though: can the Hempstead defense repeat the task it pulled against Blanco, using LB Ronnie Jones and company to hold Blanco to just 13 points? The stars are on offense, but this game's won on defense. When it's said and done – and I can't believe I'm saying this – I'm taking the unpredictable-but-super-high-ceiling of Tatum.
Tepper's pick: Tatum 33, Hempstead 32
Class 2A Division II State Semifinals
Cisco vs. Corsicana Mildred, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Mansfield's Newsom Stadium
So, then there's this one. A clash of two red-hot teams that – let's be honest – nobody expected to be here. Cisco first really turned my head by taking down defending champ Idalou and that devastating defense, using the sensational running game of QB Colton Gayle and RBs Mason Reed and Hayden Lewis to gash opponent after opponent. And that's saying nothing about the defense, which held Holliday's offense to just 115 total yards last week behind the Gassett brothers, Spencer and Dustin. As for Mildred, they've very quietly put together an absolutely sensational run, and QB Nic Shimonek is really hitting his stride. Alongside RB Logan Shelton, that's a tough offense to crack. But the real story for Mildred is that defense, which has been elite all year, allowing just 6.2 poitns per game with DB Daniel Donoho and DT Thomas Finigow. Again, a razor-thin margin, but as managing editor Travis Stewart put it, if Cisco could find a way to crack Idalou's defense, I think it can find a way to crack Mildred's.
Tepper's pick: Cisco 24, Mildred 21
Lexington vs. Refugio, 7:30 p.m. Friday, San Antonio's Heroes Stadium
I'm done doubting Refugio. I had my trepidation about the Bobcats, who were bludgeoning opponents at a record rate, because of the strength of schedule, but in the last two weeks, they've used RB Malcolm Franklin, RB Draigon Silvas, WR Lynx Hawthorne, DL Donald Trevino and DE Justin Padilla to blow past excellent Poth and Sonora squads. Next on their agenda: Lexington and the scintillating QB Kogan Garrett, who threw for a pair of touchdowns and ran for another four scores last week. The defense has been good all year, but it'll need to be great – paging FS Josh Murray and DL Will Holcomb – to slow down the dynamite Refugio attack. But like I said: I'm done doubting Refugio. I think they'll win this one, just like they have the previous 12.
Tepper's pick: Refugio 31, Lexington 24
Class 1A Division I State Semifinals
Stamford vs. Mart, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Brownwood
This is, plain and simple, a matchup of two of the most dynamic signal-callers in all of 1A, as Stamford's Hagen Hutchinson goes head-to-head with Mart's Leonard Williams. Hutchinson has been absolutely phenomenal, capped by last week's seven-touchdown performance in a win over Seymour, and Williams has been every bit as good, rushing for 193 yards and four scores last week. Though now the game has an emotional factor: KWTX-TV in Waco is reporting that Williams' home burned down last night and while everyone is OK (thank goodness), you have to wonder where Williams' head will be. This one, ultimately, comes down to defense, and I trust Mart's defense just a touch more than I trust Stamford's.
Tepper's pick: Mart 33, Stamford 30.
Garrison vs. Mason, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Waco's Floyd Casey Stadium
On the DCTF Radio hour this week, I described Garrison's defense – which features Tucker Stokes and C.J. Henderson – as "pesky." Managing editor Travis Stewart viewed that as an insult, but it's not: it's only to say that the Bulldogs force you into mistakes that you usually don't make. And when they do that, they give guys like RB Nathan Burkhalter and QB Dustin Strahan a chance to beat you. Can they force the steady-as-she-goes Mason Punchers into mistakes? Shiner was an outstanding team, and Mason pasted them last week, getting 123 yards and four TDs rushing from iron man David Mora and using a strong defensive effort from DT Zane Graves and LB Nic Navvarette. If you get down by two scores to the Punchers, you're toast, because they'll sit on the ball with ball-control and defense. For that reason, I'm trusting Mason in this one…but Garrison has made teams trip over themselves before, and it could happen again.
Tepper's pick: Mason 26, Garrison 14
Class 1A Division II State Semifinals
Wellington vs. Munday, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Childress
The mascot matchup of the week across the state, as the Wellington Skyrockets take on the Munday Moguls. But mascots aside, these are also two super-elite teams in Class 1A. Wellington's defense won the day against Springlake-Earth last week, which isn't surprising for a team that boasts DB Dustin Castillo, LB Marcus Garcilla and LB Charles Warren. And it's Warren and RB Francisco Cruz who lead the ground game, but they'll need more from QB Klark Ashmore to get past Munday, who is red-hot. The Moguls pulled off the upset of the week last week, knocking off Windthorst on the back of three kickoff returns for touchdowns! You can't count on that every week, so they'll need to get the offense going again behind dual-threat QB Dee Paul, and have DT Blanford Paul ready to stuff the middle against the powerful Wellington offensive line. I know Travis disagrees with me, but I'm riding the Wellington defense in this one.
Tepper's pick: Wellington 27, Munday 20
Tenaha vs. Burton, 7:30 p.m. Friday, A&M Consolidated
Tenaha is every bit as dominant as we thought they'd be in the preseason, but it's not for the reasons we thought. Yes, QB Reginald Davis has been sensational, but the emergence of RBs Joshua Wilhite and Jaquinn Henderson has been a big boost, and a salty defense anchored by LB Keitron Smith has kept Tenaha unscathed. Now comes an interesting defensive challenge in Burton, who always features dynamic QB Xavier Bethany but has been boosted by the resurgence of RB Juwan Mathis, who ran for 168 yards and three touchdowns last week, plus returned an interception for a touchdown. They'll need a lot of that to beat Tenaha, and the problem I see for Burton is that while their defense is stout (just ask LBs Keatron Tarver and Brian Fisher), when they've lost, it's been because of an inability to stop the run. Advantage: Tenaha.
Tepper's pick: Tenaha 34, Burton 23
Six-man Division I State Final
Borden County vs. Throckmorton, 2:00 p.m. Saturday, Abilene
Point of transparency: Throckmorton will forever hold a special place in my heart (along with Abbott) as the first teams I saw in live six-man action last week. And what's impressive about Throckmorton is how they wear you down: their depth is impressive, and when it counts, they'll use their defense to make key stops in the second half. It also helps to have SB CJ Hantz, who racked up 381 all-purpose yards and six touchdowns last week in the win. But here comes Borden County, a preseason favorite who has been every bit as impressive as we thought, with RB Austin Field and QB Tanner Richey forming a dangerous combination. But as it always is with six-man, it's about making those key stops, and with Richay and LB Quint Shafer leading the way, I just think that despite my affinity for Throckmorton, Borden County's the pick to hoist the trophy.
Tepper's pick: Borden County 56, Throckmorton 44
Six-man Division II State Final
Motley County vs. Richland Springs, 7:00 p.m. Saturday, Abilene
Motley County is a really, really good team. Their defense, led by Britt Simpson, forced five turnovers last week against Valley, which is borderline absurd for six-man standards. SB Aaron Rogers and RB Augy Chavez are as potent an offensive one-two punch as you'll find in six-man. They're simply amazing. But here's the problem: you need to treat Richland Springs like you treat Lake Travis up in 4A. You have to play a complete game, start to finish, and catch a couple breaks to beat Denim Reeves, Chance Bush and company. They've mercy-ruled 13 of the 14 opponents they've played this season. They play the best defense in the state. They are, quite simply, the best six-man team in the state, and it'll take a near-flawless game from Motley County to beat them. And while they're capable of it, I like RS to repeat.
Tepper's pick: Richland Springs 76, Motley County 48
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"If the original Facebook was the first five minutes [of a conversation] and the stream was the next 15, what I want to show you today is the rest –- the next few hours of a deep engaging conversation." – Mark Zuckerberg, f8 2011
On September 22, 2011 we were presented with some groundbreaking platform updates and partnerships, which would shape the way we engage in social channels as end users, technical solution providers and marketers. Notably, a major release at the time was Timeline for Facebook users.
Working in the area of brand marketing, I find this quote from that release rings just as true with the announcement of the the brand Timeline and new products at fMC (Facebook Marketing Conference) in New York on February 29th.
Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook, opened the event by sharing some moments in which connections through the Facebook Platform have had a dramatic impact on government, family and institutions.
Chris Cox, VP of Product, echoed Mark's original sentiments in his keynote today – this time expanding from the f8 presentations, discussing how the Facebook evolution more directly relates to brands and marketers.
Mike Hoefflinger, Director of Global Business Marketing at Facebook, delivered a compelling keynote, which gave a deeper overview of the platform changes and clearly marking Facebook's positioning going forward from today. His delivery addressed the major announcement that Timeline is now available for brands and is "the richest, most customized marketing canvas we've ever built." The point he clearly presented is that more and more Pages are going to become "mission control" for businesses to engage with consumers across all areas of the platform. We also received an overview of the new advertiser solutions to help brands achieve scale across the platform being offered from Facebook which we will provide an overview of later in this post.
Brand Pages Product and Timeline Updates
Below are some of the updates being released as part of the new brand pages product. This includes an entire page redesign and functionality updates, giving brands Timelines.
- Friend Activity is now surfaced on a brand's Timeline. If someone likes or comments, stories of how your friends engage with the brand are surfaced. A more relevant and personal experiences can be delivered for each user of the page by being able to see how their friends are engaging.
- A new views and apps section helps users navigate to other parts of your page. "Tabs" which were formerly on the left hand side of the page have been replaced with the ability to select "views" across the top of the page. The photo application always shows as the first app option, and the page owner can control which other 3 immediately show to users in the same row with a custom designed icon. In total, through an expanded list option, up to 12 views can be surfaced to the users.
- The composer now provides the ability for brands to "pin" a story. These pin anchors posts at the top of the page by default for 7 days, unless refreshed. Marketers are still encouraged post frequently through their content strategy, while having one main story featured throughout the course of the content calendar.
- Page posts can be "starred." Starring makes a post go full width across the Timeline to prominently feature the story. Posts can also be "hidden" from the public view, but still visible in the admins Activity Log.
- Milestones are now an option in the composer. Page owners can add an event, with a mandatory photo to feature relevant or key moments in the brands history. These have a larger story format and help highlight defining moments.
- Page owners can now change dates on posts to populate and manage timeline.
Brands can now assign a Cover Photo to show at the top of their Timeline. This large creative canvas area, set at 851×315 pixels provides an opportunity to create an immediate visual impact. It's important to note that there are policies for brands related to how to use the platform and the Cover Photo, which includes limitations on using this creative area for promotional messaging and certain calls to action. The profile picture still exists, and is the consistent representation that is used when the brand icon is shown throughout the platform.
There are also a handful of updates when it comes to administering a page as an owner. These include the "Activity Log," which can be used to manage Timeline and posts to control Timeline content. Also announced is a new "messaging" option for users to connect directly, and privately, with page owners to create a one-on-one dialogue. User Insights management and notifications options are also enhanced in the administration area.
As a page owner, you can preview and push your Timeline live at anytime. Note that your page will automatically roll over to Timeline, if not performed manually, on March 30, 2012.
New Advertising Products
"This is where marketing on Facebook is going to feel like the rest of Facebook." – Mike Hoefflinger, Facebook's Director of Global Business Marketing
Facebook also announced their new advertising solutions for marketers on the platform. Their key point through connecting Pages to the new distribution opportunities is that we are no longer creating ad messaging but providing the opportunity to deliver stories at scale and the amplification to drive a return on investment.
The new advertising (or I guess I should say, "story") distribution offerings include Reach Generator, Premium on Facebook and Offers.
Reach Generator is an offering from Facebook to increase distribution and provide more visibility and ultimately brand favorability for brands. This enables brands to take stories they post from their page ("mission control") and gain distribution by being featured on the right hand side of the home screen. Facebook reported on average, brands reach about 16% of their fans on a typical week through stories. The distribution and placement of stories through Reach Generator provides the opportunity to push this reach to 50% (and beyond) on a weekly basis and increase engagement levels. This has been in beta for a few months, and Facebook reported this story placement is providing double the engagement levels than posts not being featured on the home screen.
Premium on Facebook is Facebook's premier offering for marketers on the platform and what they are stating is "the most impactful way to distribute your content."
Starting at the Page level again, this product allows a story, which is created once to be distributed in multiple areas of the site for maximum reach. These placements include:
- Right hand side of the home page (as noted above.)
- Eligibility for sponsored distribution in the Facebook Newsfeed.
- Facebook's logout screen will now show stories and become another area of distribution.
- Distribution to mobile devices.
Sponsored stories in the newfeed are showing a 5-10x CTR over placement in other areas of the site. Currently Facebook serves up over 100 billion impressions daily through the newsfeed and it is where people are expecting the stories in their life to be surfaced.
37 million Facebook users log out of the site every day (believe it or not, people do log out) and this has traditionally been an untapped area of real estate. Expect logout screen story distribution to be available in April '11, while newsfeed and mobile distribution is already available. This announcement solidifies Facebook's mobile positioning as they distribute these stories at scale to the over 425 million mobile users.
Offers provide a way for brands to get promotions in front of their more important customers. Offers can be distributed through a story, featured and give users the opportunity to claim the offer through 1 click, where it is then sent to their email and mobile device. Along with this there is frictionless distribution when you engage with an Offer.
As brand marketers, we all need to be master storytellers to drive word of mouth at scale. It is also becoming critical to optimize your business to coordinate content with the media teams. From a content strategy perspective, marketers need to monitor and understand what does and does not work to optimize their new Timelines and scale opportunities. Equally important to drive this distribution, there needs to be an awareness and a connection to when content reaches a certain level of engagement with the media team so they can amplify the best performing content through Facebook's new products in a timely matter.
To sum up Facebook's positioning… now is the time for brand marketers (whether they have before or not), to focus on leveraging the power of the platform to engage in two-way conversations and deliver rich social experiences that drive engagement and curate stories over time. This can be done through the the various Timeline story types, custom experiences and a multitude of other ways. Facebook on their end, has put a stake in the ground to be the command center for businesses looking to engage consumers in a social manner at scale. With 800+ million active users and the most advanced owned, earned and paid media products on the market, Facebook is bar none becoming more and more critical for brands. Throughout the day, Facebook and its key clients touched on the complexity of social business efforts and the need for trusted partners that can deliver the strategy, management, technologies and services in this ever-evolving ecosystem.
"We are going to find our voice, learn how to use it, listen and learn how to adapt… in small and powerful ways every single day." – Sheryl Sandberg at fMC as she discussed the evolution of brands and marketers with today's announcements.


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78-year-old Fairfield resident, Bobbie L. Smith died at 12:19 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12 at Way-Fair in Fairfield. He worked at Airtex Products in Fairfield
Survivors include his wife, Darlene Smith of Fairfield; daughters, Debra Rae Smith of Fairfield and Linda Ray Glisar of Thomasville,GA; sons, Michael Lee and Timothy Lee Smith of Fairfield and Joseph Lee Smith of Dallas, TX; a sister, Delores Ellis of Papertown; brothers, Gary Smith of Cisne, Jack Smith of Wayne City and Tommy Smith of Fairfield; 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Services for Bobbie L. Smith will be 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16 at the Johnson & Vaughn Funeral Home in Fairfield with burial in Maple Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 12noon Monday, Sept. 16 until the time of service at the Johnson & Vaughn Funeral Home in Fairfield.


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Since entering private practice, Attorney Stranahan's practice has been focused on litigation in the areas of Domestic Relations, Bankruptcy, and Commercial Contract Law, as well as appellate work. Prior to joining Carney and Good in 2005, he served as law clerk for the Hon. Michael E. Dunlavey of the Erie County Court of Common Pleas in the Family Division. Jay earned his Bachelor of Arts from West Virginia University and his Juris Doctor from the Duquesne School of Law.
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Dallas Drake will retire after 15 years in the NHL, the last of which with the Stanley Cup champion Red Wings.
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Red Wings forward Dallas Drake officially announced his retirement today. Drake, a fan of the Green Bay Packers, said fans won't have to worry about him having a change of heart like quarterback Brett Favre.
"I'm a little disappointed in Brett right now," Drake said. "If he comes back I want him to come back and play for Green Bay. But no, you don't have to worry about me doing that." ...
Drake, 39, announced his retirement during a conference call from his home in Rossland, British Columbia. He will have the Stanley Cup there tomorrow.