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CARTHAGE Rodrick Groce and Josh Capers combined for nearly 300 rushing yards and three touchdowns to lead unbeaten Carthage to a 28-0 victory over Watertown High School in the annual Friendship Cup, a Section 3 Class A National game on Friday night.
Groce ran for 177 yards and a 45-yard touchdown on 12 carries for the Comets (4-0). Capers finished with 89 yards on 11 carries, including touchdown runs of 13 and 30 yards.
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Carthage also captured a shutout victory over Watertown in last years game, 47-0.
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Kyle Fayette scored three touchdowns while rushing five times for 105 yards for Sandy Creek (4-0). Hall scored on runs of 31, 30 and 48 yards, while Fayettes scoring came on runs of 20, 1 and 54 yards.
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The AT&T Unlocked HTC (Inspire 4G) name would suggest that the phone was compatible with 4G networks. This is not always the case, as we have learned from several previous device launches. The phone does not feature full 4 G HSPA+ compatibility as provided by the AT&T network. AT&T went ahead and announced at the Consumer Electronics Show that their network had been upgraded in the same way that T-Mobile made their announcement at the same show - by surprise.
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There are two common options for framing a home's roof. A rafter system that connects to a ridge beam is the most flexible, allowing for design elements like vaulted and cathedral ceilings and wide-open attic spaces. A rafter system, however, must be built piece-by-piece on location. A truss roof can span much farther than a one using beams and rafters, allowing the creation of larger open spaces below. Truss systems are faster to erect, as they arrive on site pre-assembled and ready to install. However, the wide-open space created by a rafter system is often lost when using roof trusses, as the lumber webbing that give the truss its strength often crisscross through the space traditionally left open by rafters.
At Home Again's Vermont Farmhouse project in Quechee Lakes, Vt., architect Hunter Ulf of UK Architects in Norwich, Vt., took advantage of both the speed and cost effectiveness of truss systems, while still making accommodation for a bonus space above the garage. "The truss we used is setup so there are no webs in the center of the truss allowing you to use the space," says Ulf. Although not as spacious as a roof system formed by rafters, "it gives you an affordable roof system and useable space," notes the architect. Bob Vila says, "The prefabricated trusses are delivered to the job site ready for installation. Assembling the roof structure with this system is very fast, and a crew of about a half a dozen workers can raise the truss system and sheath the roof with plywood in a single day."
Plan ahead carefully when working with your architect or designer when choosing a roof system. Truss systems cannot be modified once installed. Cutting individual lengths of wood in the trusses can significantly weaken the entire roof structure (boring holes to run electrical wires is even discouraged). "The trusses used in our farmhouse project constructed from 2x4s. Ordinarily, 2x4s are too small for use as roof rafters, but the engineered construction of each truss allows the use of smaller dimensional lumber in this application," Bob notes.


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Rating: 4 / 5
I purchased a Regular (72") Neo-Air mattress from REI in April of '09.In backyard "camp" testing at 40 F I found it to be definitely more comfortable than either my lightweight or regular Thermarest foam-filled mattresses. Using my Western Mountaineering Megalite 30 degree bag and synthetic briefs & T-shirt plus thin polypropelene liner socks I felt quite comfortable. I did not notice any problem with the Neo- Air being cold. On the contrary, it felt slightly warm at all times. Further I can say the horizontal V-tube configuration was much more comfortable than traditional longitidunal tubed air mattresses. WARMTH factors:Shorter horizontal tubes = less convection.2 layers of V-shaped tubes (top and bottom layers) = less convectionreflective layers = less radation heat loss Cascade Designs has put several years of testing into this, their first non foam mattress, and the research shows. For example, on my T.T, Contrail's sil nylon floor the Air Core stayed put. Also my sleeping bag did not slide around on the mattress, all thanks to the tacky finish of the Neo-Air.So the comfort and relative warmth are the result of this research.Plus the small 1 liter bottle rolled size and the 14 oz. weight are even more reasons to buy this mattress.I DO wish Cascade Designs would have given us a stuff sack & repair kit as well, considering this is their priciest mattress. I refuse to pay $15. for the optional stuff sack. OPTIONAL stuff sack? Since when is a mattress stuff sack an option? Rather make one myself.Now maybe a stuff sack that doubles as a pump? - yeah, I'd fork over $15. for that.UPDATE:I'm returning my Neo-Air to REI as it is too thick for my stomach sleeping habits. I prefer my old full length Thermarest Lite for its far less bouncy feel and lower profile. Plus, it doesn't need early morning re-inflating nearly as much as the Neo-Air when the night is cool.Eric
Edited by Danepacker on 05/10/2011 00:32:45 MDT.
Purchased 66 inch (13 oz weight by Thermarest; I have not weighed it yet)Initial out-of-the-box impression: Wow, can't believe they got in that tiny box.Actual 1 night usage: Used in local wilderness area on surpisingly warm night of 58 degrees with moderate wind and occasional gusts of around 25-30 MPH. Shelter was SMD Wild Oasis, used ground sheet and GG 1/4 thinlight (mostly for puncture protection as site had small "puncture stuff"). Inflated quickly, was a bit crinkly sounding, but this did not bother me. Excellent comfort, seemed warm wherever my body was touching it. I was figuring on a much colder night than 58 degrees as this area is known for nights in the 30's even in summer.Sleeping bag stayed put on the pad, pad stayed on the ground cloth. Lenght is a bit long for me, but was very nice to have the extra length.Initial Impression: Seems well made, well thought out, very comfortable nights sleep. I bit pricey and color is not very "stealthy". I agree with previous reviewer that a stuff sack and repair kit should have been included for the price. I will add to this review as I use the pad over the next few months.Have now used the Neoair for total of 6 nights. Temps from low 40's to low 60's. Have had none of the leakage issues mentioned by others. I have slept warm and comfortable. Sleeping bag stays put. Overall, I am quite pleased with its performance. If I have a problem with it anytime over the summer, I will add to this review.Final Update: Have used my Neoair 16 nights in temps ranging from 41 to 65. No problems staying warm. No issues with leaking. I did not have any problems with the pad sliding on the floor of any of my shelters. I still like this pad very much, enough so that I purchased another one in short length to use for multiday backpacks. I will update this post again if I have any problems or special issues with either pad.
Edited by Trailfrog on 12/20/2009 18:07:43 MST.
Rating: 3 / 5
I just completed a 541 section hike of the Appalachian Trail in Virginia. I used the 72" by 20" Thermarest Neo-Air for the entire trip. My mattress weighed 14 ounces and it packed small. Combined with a Gossamer Gear 3/8 inch torso pad I found the Neo-Air adequate insulation for temperatures into the upper-30's (I was using a 20 degree bag), but I felt some ground chill when temperatures dropped below 35 degrees) . I also believe this pad to be more comfortable than any of the self-inflating foam mattresses which I have used from Thermarest. However, the pad seemed thinner and was definitely less comfortable than either my P.O.E. Ether Thermo 6 (weight 19 ounces) or my Stephenson's D.A.M. (weight 19 ounces). I will go back to my Ether Thermo 6 for future 3 season long hikes and my Stephenson's D.A.M. when I need a warmer pad. In this case I believe the 5 ounce weight penalty to be worth it due to the greater degree of comfort.
Rating: 5 / 5
I got back from 7 days in the Grand Canyon three weeks ago. I had a regular sized NeoAir under my Montbel UL SS #3 down bag inside a Alpinlite Bug bivy and a GG Spinshelter 2.
Edited by malndman on 05/11/2009 17:52:27 MDT.
Comfortable and light sleeping pad. However first one I bought had a slow leak. After 5-6 hours my hip would almost touch the ground and it required a couple of breaths to inflate. I got a replacement from the store and it seems fine based on testing at home. Would give it 5/5 if it wasn't for quality control issue.
I've spent a total of 5 trail nights on the NeoAir short. It weighs 9 oz on my scales. Very comfortable down into high 40's. Haven't had the opportunity to test lower temps yet. I'm 6'1" tall & the pad reaches from the top of my head to just behind my knees. It doesn't seem that any extra length would be necessary given the extra weight. It doesn't seem to be any louder than other inflatable pads I've used when changing positions. I also appreciate that even when using a quilt, it doesn't feel clammy or sticky. I give it a 4 because it's not as comfy for side sleeping as it is for back sleeping, at least for me.
There has been a lot of hype generated around this sleeping pad and I have to say it is very warm and comfortable to sleep on. I used last week in Emigrant Wilderness and the temps got below freezing because when I woke up in the morning there was ice cycles all over my tarp. I used the Neo-Air with a Nunatak sleeping bag. I was never cold and did not notice any noise that I have heard so much about...I was very comfortable the entire night and I usually toss and turn. I really like the WEIGHT: 14oz-WOW!! and I really like small packable size of the Neo-Air and I slept warm and very comfortable..Thumbs Up!!!
I purchased the Short version of this much lauded/derided sleeping mat and have to say it proved to be nothing less than exceptional. I'm a smidge over 6 feet and around 190lbs and once I realised that it's better inflated to around half it's capacity it proved to be perfectly comfortable whether I fell asleep on my side, back or even front. It rolls up to nothing too. It won't replace my Exped Synmat when it's freezing but for everything else it looks perfect so far.
I was turned off by the price, but the lure of 2.5" of pad, that would operate in 3 seasons- weighing in under a lb was too temptingI'm currently using a regular, it weighed in at 13.2 oz (0.8 less than advertised)it's easily the most comfortable pad I've used, the configuration of the pad makes it less likely to slip offI've slept on it w/ temps into the mid 30's w/ no complaints of coldit is a little narrow for me, I'm probably going to be trading up for a large and then after reading a thread in MYOG- cut the large pad length downI debated on a rating of 4 or a 5 due to pricing, but when a product performs this well- to dam(n) w/ the price
Edited by mtwarden on 08/15/2009 07:56:16 MDT.
We have now used our small NeoAir pads for 10 nights in Escalante area of Utah and 30 nights in Wales/England.Compared to Thermarest ProLite and to Z-Rest pads... the Neoair pads are WAY more comfortable for back, belly, and side sleeping. We are both thrilled with these pads. Haven't used them in temps <50 yet.One of the pads had a tiny slow leak out of the box. Cascade Designs replaced it. Since then we have had no problems, although we are super careful to clear the ground of anything potentially sharp before bedding down, and we don't use the pads as sit-cushions.Noise is a non-issue.We made a coupler to keep them together, which undoubtedly helps avoid the arms-falling-off issue some people have disliked. 83" circumference; 3/4" grosgrain ribbon; one tri-glide.Amy L and Jim Y
Edited by drongobird on 08/28/2009 10:13:36 MDT.
The Neo-Air is (at first glance) obviously a compromise between weight and durability.So let me first say that I carried mine for 3000 miles on the CDT, slept in it over 130 nights, and NEVER punctured it.My rule is simple: I've never seen an air mattress pop when it was inside a backpack or inside a tent. So those are the only places mine is allowed to be.It was warm, comfy, and the noise didn't bother me at all. Really, I though, the only downside at all was the price.Then, with only two weeks left in my thru-hike the fabric started to wear thin around the valve. NOT puncture, but just wear out. It's so thin, that it started to slowly leak air.No, not many people sleep on their air mattress 130 times during the entire time they own it. So I suppose for most people it's durable enough. But for me, it dropped from Five stars to only Four when this happened.But, I'll send it in for repairs, and Thermarest will honor the lifetime warranty. So no real complaints here.
Edited by Dylan_Carlson on 10/01/2009 17:40:43 MDT.
I read some initial reviews that suggested it was functionally narrower than the specs indicated so I hesitated about getting it. Then, at Summit Hut in Tucson I was able to do a side by side comparison between what I was using (the Thermalite ProLite-Regular)and the Neoair. The Neoair won hands down, both for comfort and space. I have used it on the AT in north Georgia and in the Cohutta Wilderness and so far I am thrilled. I haven't been into any really low temps yet (I try to avoid them)but it is still my most comfortable sleeping experience and the light weight is great. Of course I treat it with kid gloves. No problems yet but it "looks" fragile. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because of my agreement with previous reviewers that, at that price, it should have included the stuff sack and a repair kit.
I initially bought the regular size NeoAir but I recently sold that and bought the small size instead to save 5oz. I've been really happy with the switch. The small NeoAir is just as comfortable, lighter and quicker to inflate and roll up. To inflate it, it takes about 12-13 large breathes instead of about 20.At first I didn't find the NeoAir to be a revelation in comfort but now that I've learned more about inflating it I'm finding it very comfortable. For me as a side sleeper, I like my NeoAir very soft. I like my hip and shoulder to be lightly bottoming out so there is a little pressure on my hip and shoulder. This really lets me sink into the pad and that keeps me stable and well supported. With the NeoAir soft like this, the NeoAir is very comfortable and there isn't an strange drop off where my legs hang off the short pad. I use a small section of a closed cell pad under my feet that also doubles as the back pad in my pack and as a sit pad for around camp.To reiterate, I strongly prefer the small NeoAir over the regular size. It's significantly lighter, faster to inflate and faster to roll up. There's no reason to get the heavier regular length if you are already carrying a back pad or something else you can put under your feet.
Edited by dandydan on 12/19/2009 23:48:46 MST.
I have the small Neo. I first used it inside of my brother-in-law's Cotrail, and it was slip-n-slide city. We were on an incline... our faults. I thought, man... I think I may return this thing. I kept it, and figured I'd give it another try. Took it out to Joshua Tree. First night I used a GG 1/8" ThinLight with a GG torso length NightLight on top... a lil' hard on the back (hard desert ground), but bearable. Second night I threw the Neo on top of the ThinLight, and used the NightLight torso under my legs... pure bliss. Adored it. I married it. We love each other for now...
Edited by goldenmeanie on 01/04/2010 17:46:56 MST.
I purchased a short NeoAir in late May of 2009 from REI (using the 20% off coupon, which made it a less exorbitant purchase). The prospect of an air mat that was considerably lighter than my POE Insulmat Max Thermo (older version of their Ether Thermo) was just too good to resist. Unfortunately, while evaluating the NeoAir on the floor at home for several nights, and even during my first couple of trips (a 2-nighter and a 4-nighter), the vision of weight savings dancing in my head overrode the realization that the NeoAir was definitely not as comfortable as my POE insulated pad. It was a lot harder to find the "sweet spot" between the NeoAir's being too hard for comfortable sleeping and so soft that my hip bone touched the ground. The horizontal tubes meant that instead of being cradled between the outer tubes as with the POE pad, the NeoAir had a tendency to "buck me off" onto the tent floor every time I rolled over. This problem was especially pronounced on the inevitable sloping ground (I've never yet found a level tent site that wasn't situated where it would turn into a pond in heavy rain!)The final decision was made by the (for me) very optomistic temperature rating of the NeoAir, which is supposed to be warm down to freezing. I got cold on it at 40*F. (I'm female and a cold sleeper!) I therefore started taking a thin CCF pad as supplement, which helped down to 32*F. The next (and final) trip I took with the NeoAir I took the same thin CCF pad, but the outside temperature got down to 18*F. I shivered most of the night! I expect the NeoAir would have been OK with the addition of 1/2" CCF pad, but the combination would have been heavier--and a lot bulkier--than my POE pad and not nearly as comfortable. (The Insulmat Max Thermo is fine for me down to 25*F with no supplement and to 15*F with a 1/8" CCF pad on top.)The NeoAir went back to REI, where someone undoubtedly got a good buy at their next Scratch and Dent sale.On the positive side, the NeoAir is undoubtedly fine for those who stay in one place most of the night, are warm sleepers, have less sensitive hips than I do and use the NeoAir as a summer pad in places where it doesn't regularly freeze at night in midsummer. The "noise" reported by the BPL reviewers is a non-issue; even with a lot of tossing and turning I never heard anything (helps to have one's head inside the sleeping bag, of course). Those going to the NeoAir from a CCF pad or thinner self-inflating pad will definitely find the NeoAir comfortable. I was coming from what for me is a far more comfortable inflatable pad, and my desire to save some ounces just cost me a bunch of uncomfortable nights--my stupidity!
Edited by hikinggranny on 06/10/2010 15:29:06 MDT.
Like Dylan Carlson, I also used a Neo-Air (size regular for me) on a thru-hike. My thru-hike was of the Appalachian Trail, starting in late February (2010), so a lot of snow and cold weather in the first month or two. I had a similar number of days on the trail too, but given the nature of the AT, I'm sure I spent less nights on the Neo-Air than Dylan did on the CDT (lots of towns, hostels on the AT ...). Still, I might have spent on the order of 100 nights on it this year. Mine is still in great shape, I never had a leak, slow or otherwise. Given anticipated cold weather, I started the trip with a pair of Gossamer Gear thinlight pads, one 1/8" and one 1/4" thick. Depending on temperature I'd put one or the other of those below the neo-air and the other one on top. After I got done with the snow, I mailed home the 1/4" pad and kept the 1/8" pad throughout just to protect the neo-air. On the PCT and now the AT I've never had a leak or puncture, as I always have some sort of protection underneath my inflatables (i.e., I agree with Dylan on that one too). The thinlight pads aren't as long as the 72" neo-air, but I also keep a 1/3 section of a GG "nightlight" pad just as a sitpad, and I used that at night under the neo-air to cover most of what the thinlight did not.With the combo thinlight pads I was always warm enough in my 20F Western Mountaineering down bag, albeit with additional clothing on (Feathered Friends down booties, Montbell Alpinelite parka) inside the bag when it got pretty cold --- down into the teens (Farenheit) multiple times.I never had to reinflate the sleeping pad --- for me, at any rate, I always fully inflated the pad (a firm pad felt better to my back) and it was always still firm in the morning.Obviously I had no "durability" problems, I suspect I put more use on that pad this year than many (most?) people will put on one in a lifetime, and at this point I'm thinking I'll use it on the CDT next year (toying with the idea of moving to the shorter version though). The one area of concern for me is the valve, and that because of the way it packs --- roll it up and the valve sort of sticks out, it seems like a point that could get more stress just in the nature of "shoving stuff down into the pack". But for around 100 nights this year I did just that and the pad still works fine, FWIW.The "crinkly noise" was never an issue for me, and I suspect that it's less noisy now that I've used it quite a bit (not certain).
I originally had a NeoAir size medium pad, and while I was amazed at the weight to comfort ratio (12.6 oz on my digital scale) over my Thermarest Prolite pad, the extra height caused me great pain with my bad shoulder as it would hang over the side of the 20" pad. I decided to sell the size M and picked up a Large, the 77" x 25". All I can say is... WOW! The difference in comfort of the 25" vs the 20" wide pad is substantial, and with a weight of just 16.1 oz, the penalty is just a tad more than 3oz. It is a no-brainer for this backpacker. Seriously, if Thermarest would make the 25" wide NeoAir pads available in the smaller sizes, they would sell a ton. IMHO of course. Bottom line: I am very happy with my NeoAir. I've never been so comfortable sleeping in the back country. Oh... regarding the leaking issue: When you arrive at camp, fill the pad 1/2 full and let it stay that way for a while. Fill it up fully only when you're ready to sleep (hopefully that is a few hours later) and it will not need to be re-filled again. This is clearly explained in the instructions, but like most of us, we hardly read them.
Edited by lime950 on 09/02/2010 13:49:33 MDT.
After using the large (19oz) for the extra 5" in width and the regular (14 oz) to save a little weight I finally just settled on the small (9 oz). It's lightweight and perfect as an extended torso style inflatable sleeping pad. I'm 6' and 195 lbs and at first the large was the only one that would fit for me without my shoulders falling off the sides, but now I'm used to the small and prefer the lighter weight. I use a GG sitpad for my feet and sleep comfortably. The small size is the lightest weight comfortable inflatable pad I could find in the 'torso' size range, and it fits nicely into the pad pocket on a GG Gorilla or Murmur (with some creative folding). At 47" long the small has plenty of length and it reaches from my head to half way down my upper legs. I punctured it on a small branch while sleeping with a tarp, but it was easy to repair. This picture is from the Sierra's this summer while trying out the regular size.
Edited by bluewater on 10/03/2010 00:03:38 MDT.
Last fall of 2009 I took the Neo Air with me on a John Muir Trail through-hike. Im more of a lightweight backpacker then an ultralight backpacker and the Neo Air was my favorite piece of gear. I have always been annoyed with how large, bulky, and heavy traditional pads were. I have secondly always been annoyed with how little comfort ultra-light pads afford.To me the Neo Air solves both of those problems in a revolutionary fashion. Its just as light as a lot of egg crate pads, fits into a space way smaller, gives 3 inches of potential padding, and allows those who are hip sleepers to be comfortable. Also its great cuz it definitely insulates really well. I was always much colder through the golite ultra then because of the Neo Air. Yes the Neo Air is more expensive then other pads, but it is worth the extra money. I would rather scrimp on most other pieces of gear, to have a good nights sleep in the backcountry, and I think many would agree. I honestly have not met one person who has purchased a Neo Air and not been very satisfied. As others have mentioned, its much more comfortable when you deflate it a bit. I have also found it useful when staying at hostels abroad. Sometimes the padding of the mattresses at hostels can be real uncomfortable, and it was nice to have the Neo Air to give me some real padding. I am 5'11" and 200 pounds or so, and the medium has worked well for me, its just about long enough. I understand some people's concern about arm drop, but I'm more of a side sleeper so its not as much of concern for me. I might try out the large one of these days if I can.Lastly, with about 50 days of use in the backcountry since its purchase in 2009 I have not got any holes or leaks in the pad. Im not that careful of a selector as to where I sleep and have not been so careful to where I place the pad. I beat it around pretty good, the only protection it had from the rocks, branches, and pine cones I put it on, was a single layer of Sil-nylon. Its done me real well, a great investment, and it seems its the only piece of gear that actually follows me wherever I go.
The NeoAir is a good pad, with a fantisticcall price. I have a medium which just fits me at 5'9". I usually inflate this fully while setting up camp, giving it a couple of breaths before sleeping. Works pretty well.I have used it about 120 nights since early May, 2009. My only problem was a ballooning at one end where two baffles partially delaminated during a warm night. I returned it and they sent a new one. This is the reason for my rating of 4, not 5. Comfort was excelent, even though I toss and turn all night. It never "bounced" me off. Warmth was good. For an inflatable(with thermal barrier,) it is quite warm compared to an evasote pad,though they rated similar (R2.5 vs R2.2.) I think I tend not to roll off of it more *because* of the thickness...it lets me know when I do.The big plus is the compact size. It fits easily into my tarp, rolling the two together. Waterproof, it just wipes dry. (I have seen pictures of floating on these, too.) Amenable to customizations with a hot iron...this is a bonus, though voiding the lifetime guarantee. Overall, very close to ideal.
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I've never been at a place that focuses that much on an actual throwing program and the mechanics of it," said Stu Pomeranz, a Minor League veteran who spent time in three other organizations as well as a stint in independent ball. "I think it's great. The things [Peterson] talked about will really help people that obviously need it [in their deliveries], and even guys that don't need it."
And an interview with Peterson in Biglead Sports
With the support of Dan and Buck, we have brought in the American Sports Medicine Institute, spearheaded by Dr. James Andrews, to help us evaluate the mechanics of all our pitchers in the organization. By working with ASMI, we are creating a great footprint from which to build our programs from. It is the first time anyone is using this approach across the organization from such an early stage.
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Lauren Wright says, "PocketWizards make my job fun!"
We got a smile-inducing email today from Altanta photographer Lauren Wright:
Dear PocketWizard Blog,
I have a confession to make: I love to have fun. I can't help it. It's just so… well, you know, fun! For me, sometimes having fun means playing pranks on people. Sometimes it means eating lots of candy and watching a Pixar movie or two. And occasionally, as a photographer, having fun means shooting something outside my usual style. A few months ago, I got in contact with a designer whose line of wedding dresses I adore, and she allowed me to borrow a few of her dresses for a fun bridal fashion shoot. Originally, I had planned to just shoot my usual, relaxed, natural light work… and then I remembered I had PocketWizards!
With the help of my PWs, Alien Bees, colored gels and a small fog machine, I was able to create photos that I love, and have OODLES of fun in the process. I had to let you know that I love you, PocketWizard, for helping me keep my job fun
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The cottage of content.
I love anything that depicts a cottage or a village. Since I can't afford large French paintings, I recently purchased the two very miniature French paintings. They were the inspiration for a "cottage scape" on the sideboard behind my sofa. My friend, Susie, knowing that I love cottages, blue and white, and poetry, gifted me with the sweet little plate that I hung on the lampshade. It provided the poem for my post.
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2009-10: Junior at Creighton
• Started each of the first four games of the year before giving way to Justin Carter in fifth game.
• Hit 4-of-8 three-pointers and scored 12 points to go with career-high three steals vs. UALR (Nov. 22).
• Had a pair of two-point field goals for the second time in his career at No. 19 New Mexico (Dec. 19).
• Started for Darryl Ashford (family funeral) on Jan. 30 at Drake and responded with eight points and career-highs in minutes (31), rebounds (7) and assists (4).
• Had five points, three rebounds and a steal against Illinois State (Feb. 13).
• Had nine points on 3-of-4 shooting from downtown against South Dakota in CIT opening round (March 16).
• Of his 82 career field goals, 69 are from three-point range.
• A career 39.4 percent shooter from downtown.
• Named an honorable-mention choice on the MVC's Scholar-Athlete Team.
• Also named to NABC Honors Court for his academic work.
2008-09: Sophomore at Creighton
• Named to the MVC's Scholar-Athlete Second Team.
• Ranked third in the MVC in three-point percentage (44.8).
• Had a streak of 38 field goals made that were three-pointers from Jan. 2, 2008 to Feb. 8, 2009, a streak snapped on Feb. 11 vs. Bradley with a driving lay-up.
• Had three points, three assists and blocked a dunk attempt by Kentucky star Jodie Meeks in NIT (March 24).
• Made first career start on Dec. 2 against Mississippi Valley State.
• Had six points while starting for injured Booker Woodfox in win at Bradley (Jan. 10).
• Snared season-best six rebounds at Illinois State (Jan. 3).
• Hit 3-of-4 three-point tries in victory at Saint Joseph's (Dec. 6).
• Drained 3-of-6 three-pointers to score nine points at Nebraska (Nov. 29).
• Had 12 points and five rebounds in win over Dayton (Dec. 10), making 4-of-5 three-pointers.
• Tied career-high with 14 points, including 4-of-6 shooting from long-range, in win over Northern Colorado (Dec. 13).
2007-08: Freshman at Creighton
• Averaged 1.9 points, 0.9 rebounds and 0.6 assists in 27 games, all as a reserve.
• Had five points, three assists and two rebounds in win over Mississippi Valley State (Nov. 17).
• Scored season-high 10 points and grabbed four rebounds in win over Savannah State (Nov. 29).
• Made 3-of-4 shots from three-point range to finish with nine points and three assists in win over Houston Baptist (Dec. 17).
• Had seven points in 15 minutes against No. 22 Drake while playing against brother Klayton with oldest brother, Kyle, in the crowd (Jan. 22).
• Shot 55.6 percent (15-27) from the field at home, including 10-for-20 from three-point range.
• Shot 5-of-7 (71.4 percent) from three-point range in the last five minutes of games.
Pella High School
• Three-year letterman, where he played both basketball and football.
• Led team to state quarterfinals as a senior, as club finished 17-7.
• Averaged 17.2 points and 8.4 rebounds per game while earning first-team all-state honors.
• As a junior, averaged 19.6 points and 6.9 rebounds per game while earning second-team all-state accolades.
• Averaged 12.4 points per game as a sophomore as well as 5.4 rebounds per game.
• Is a member of 1,000 point club at Pella along with brothers Kyle, Klayton and Kirk.
• Three-time all-Little Hawkeye Conference pick, with first-team honors his final two seasons.
• Played in Goalsetter All-Star Game.
• Played for coach Mike DeSplinter and the Rim Rockers AAU team.
• Ranked 15th in his high school class with a 3.9 GPA.
More About Kaleb
Full Name: Kaleb Easton Korver
Birthday: Sept. 19, 1988
Birthplace: Los Angeles, Calif.
Parents: Kevin & Laine Korver
Brothers: Kyle (29), Klayton (26), Kirk (20)
Noting Kyle: Earned All-America honors while playing at Creighton (1999-2003) and is in his eighth year in the NBA, currently with the Chicago Bulls
Noting Klayton: Played five years at Drake (2003-08) and started every game of team's 28-5 senior season
Noting Kirk: Is a sophomore on the men's basketball team at UMKC
Notable Stat: Kyle's Creighton team went 29-5 his senior year and Klayton's Drake team went 28-5 his senior year. Both won MVC Tournament titles.
Major: Business Management
Did You Know?: Mother once scored 74 points in a high school game (6-on-6 in Iowa)
Favorite Vacation Spot: Los Angeles, Calif.
Why Creighton: Watched Creighton basketball growing up, great facilities, history
Favorite Professors: Tim Bastian, Laura Mizaur
Favorite Pro Sports Team: Chicago Bulls
Favorite TV Show: Seinfeld
Career Highs
14 (2x), last at Southern Illinois 2/14/09
Field Goals
5 at Southern Illinois 2/14/09
Field Goal Attempts
9 vs. Arkansas-Little Rock 11/22/09
3-Point Field Goals
4 (4x), last vs. Arkansas-Little Rock 11/22/09
3-Point Field Goals Attempted
8 vs. Arkansas-Little Rock 11/22/09
Free Throws
6 vs. Savannah State 11/29/07
Free Throws Attempted
8 vs. Savannah State 11/29/07
7 at Drake 1/30/10
4 at Drake 1/30/10
1 (5x), last at #19 New Mexico 12/19/09
3 vs. Arkansas-Little Rock 11/22/09
31 at Drake 1/30/10
Awards & Honors
Creighton University Dean's List
MVC Academic Honor Roll
NABC Honors Court
MVC Scholar-Athlete Second Team
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MVC Academic Honor Roll
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Interesting night with the rumba and samba featured. The front-runners maintained their status, the middle-of-the-packers didn't establish themselves and Mr. Cranky Pants returned.
Here's my dance-by-dance review, in order of the performances:
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Now that's what I'm talking about! The second half of "Dancing With the Stars" on Monday, with the Latin dances of the decades, produced the best string of dances all season. I watched four of the five a second time — and I may watch them again tonight, thanks to the DVR.
The Huron County Workforce Response Team is sponsoring an open workshop on avoiding home foreclosure. The workshop will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
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Driving down a side street in Wellington one would never think that the little storefront squeezed between a laundromat and a carwash does business all over the country and is about to launch into international trade. But that's exactly what Castle Country Candles has done and as the business expands it reaches wider and wider markets.
Paula Lauffer and her family own and run the business. Husband, Dan and daughter, Beth, along with her parents David and Lena Jones are all a part. It's definitely a family affair and was started back in 1998 when Paula was selling candles for another dealer from over the mountain.
"I became frustrated watching the dealer run the business and decided to give it a shot," she said, explaining that it was about this time when Dan's job was on again and off again. "We wanted a steady income and it took six months to develop the business," she says. "I was driving over the mountain twice a week and thought if she can do it, then I can do it."
Lauffer uses phrases such as "I think I was crazy," "It took a lot of trial and error, it wasn't as easy as it looked," in describing her first few months in the business.
With so many candle companies out there and most gift shops and department stores marketing candles, what makes the little shop in rural Utah unique enough to make the national scene? Lauffer explains that they take the extra step and "its the fragrances that make the difference, along with the double pouring."
The best selling candles "coming home" which is a baked apple fragrance, as well as the Victoria Secret line, scents referred to as love spell and endless love.
"Our candles are highly scented and our niche has definitely become our variety of fragrances," she states.
Although Lauffer began marketing her candles locally through retail outlets in Carbon and Emery counties, with the advance of the internet, she is now selling her products all over United States and Canada and is about to launch her enterprise worldwide.
Although they have 10 or 12 retail outlets in the area they are always looking for more distributors. The web page www.castlecountrycandles.com reaches people all over the world.
Candles make wonderful gifts and that is one of the main reasons they are purchased
"The wonderful thing about candles is the wide demographic appeal," explain Lauffer. "Everybody loves candles and they are as popular with elderly men as they are with young women."
She explains that people still use candles to relax, such as during a warm bubble bath; to create atmosphere, when people add finishing touches to a romantic dinner; or make a room smell better, after someone cooks with garlic.
"Our long burning and double pouring formula make Castle Country Candles even more popular and practical," she explained.
But don't think that formula is going to show up in this feature story. Lauffer follows the industry's tradition of carefully guarding her hard earned secrets.
"It's a very secretive industry," explained Lauffer, who first found this out when she was developing her business plan. "I thought it would be easy, but I ended up having to hire a consultant from the east, one of my suppliers, to help in sorting out the questions."
This business has developed a few little inventions of their own to make things more efficient. These include the notched pop sicle sticks that keep the wicks straight and a copper tubing apparatus used to place the wick in the bottom of the jar.
"There are no resources out there and no one shares their formulas and secrets to success," she explained. "It becomes a one test after another and then we test again. It's a learning process every day."
Watching the pouring process, it becomes apparent there is much more to making candles than one would expect. They begin with hundreds of jars, in a variety of sizes, then add a wick tied to a clip that is glued to the bottom of the jar. The first day they pour the wax, which has already been combined with the fragrance, dye and additives. then the miracles happen as sweet smelling, colorful candles are formed. They repeat the process the next day.
The temperature and humidity has to be just right, which means it can't be too hot nor too cold.
Once the candles are just right to market a label is placed on the jar and the candle is lined up with hundreds of jars, ready to be sold or shipped.
When school starts in the fall it's considered the busy season for the Lauffer family. As far as they are concerned, they are right in the middle of the holiday season now. That means that they pour every other day and prepare for the bazaars, Christmas shows, and holiday trade shows.
"It takes two days to make a candle and we pour 300 pounds at a time," explained Beth, who works side by side with her mother and grandparents.
Paula and Beth will travel as far as St. George, while Lena and David will head to Colorado for trade shows and Christmas open houses this fall, marketing their unique candles. Paula also explained that she is making final arrangements to attend shows in Orlando, Dallas and Atlanta.
This is a family that knows work. Many nights they work around the clock preparing orders and getting shipments off to meet deadlines.
And all of this work, creativity and energy coming from a little shop, of less than 1000 square feet in Wellington.
Castle Country Candles isn't just a business, it's a family's dream; a dream to produce better and better candles, to bring enjoyment and relaxation to more and more people and to provide interesting and lasting gifts.


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The Caldwell County Sheriff's Office announced today that as a result of an internal investigation Sheriff Alan Jones has accepted the resignation of four Sheriff's Office personnel and two communications personnel. This is a confidential personnel matter therefore we cannot address the nature or any additional details regarding the investigation.
"We will regret the loss of these officers but it will not affect services to the citizens of the county" stated Sheriff Alan Jones.
Sheriff Jones also announced that reorganization has taken place at the Sheriff's Office and Sergeant William J. Fore has been promoted to division commander of the patrol division with the rank of Captain. "Captain Fore has more than twenty years' experience in law enforcement and I have confidence that he will be a great addition to the command staff" stated Sheriff Jones.
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News about Tea, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Chronology of Coverage
Oct. 6, 2015
The Upshot; large number of studies suggest drinking tea has several potential health benefits, with few harms, but body of evidence needs some careful scientific examination. MORE
Sep. 2, 2015
Ligaya Mishan Close at Hand column profiles Kathy YL Chan, who writes about tea and advises restaurants and hotels on their tea offerings; Chan prizes box of rare pu-erh tea given to her by private tea society in Shanghai, collection she has decided is too precious to drink. MORE
Jul. 9, 2015
Jennie Ripps and Maria Littlefield are founders of Owl's Brew, line of tea-infused cocktail mixers; sales were $400,000 in 2014 and are forecast to reach $1.7 million in 2015. MORE
May. 6, 2015
Tea purveyors across the country are increasing their tea collections as demand for high-quality tea rises; Tea Assn of the USA reports retail sales of tea have risen from just under $2 billion in 1990 to nearly $11 billion in 2014. MORE
May. 6, 2015
Tips for a properly prepared cup of tea noted. MORE
Apr. 29, 2015
Ligaya Mishan Close at Hand column profiles Agnes Gund, philanthropist and president emerita of Museum of Modern Art, who considers silver tea set passed down from her grandmother to be one of her most treasured cooking tools. MORE
Mar. 29, 2015
Robert Draper travel article describes visit to alluring hill country deep in war-torn nation of Sri Lanka, where some of finest tea on planet is grown at elevation above 4,000 feet. MORE
Mar. 13, 2015
Hong Kong's Center for Food Safety finds low levels of radiation in powdered tea imported from Japan. MORE
Feb. 1, 2015
High-grade teas and traditional English food dishes served at Mrs Bridges' Pantry, Tea With Tracy and Pea Roses Tearoom in Connecticut make for an authentic English experience (Metropolitan/Connecticut). MORE
Dec. 14, 2014
Neighboorhood Joint column on Ippodo Tea Company in Murray Hill section of Manhattan. MORE
Jun. 26, 2014
With the backing of venture capital, an entrepreneur is seeking to bring high-quality Indian teas rapidly to global consumers via his retail website, Teabox. MORE
Jun. 15, 2014
Many people are seeking spiritual enlightenment through Ayahuasca tea, mix of two Amazonian plants that contain DMT and monoamine oxidase inhibitors, which promote psychedelic visions and euphoria; drug, which is considered controlled substance, has fans among those who value its power to produce personal insights through hallucinations. MORE
Apr. 27, 2014
Sip Tea Lounge in Huntington, Infuse Tea Bar in West Sayville and A New Leaf in Garden City seek to spread the sublime delights of teatime with workshops, tastings and special events (Metropolitan/Long Island). MORE
Apr. 20, 2014
Several tearooms throughout New Jersey offer enthusiasts opportunity to partake in affirmation of food, drink and civility (Metropolitan/New Jersey). MORE
Apr. 9, 2014
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A home at 709 S. Garfield Ave., a few blocks east of the Great Plains Zoo, was the scene of a homicide. The slaying is the first of the year in Sioux Falls. It's uncertain how Kari Ann Kirkegaard died, police say. / Jay Pickthorn / Argus Leader
Kari Ann Kirkegaard
Police are investigating the death of a 56-year-old Sioux Falls woman as the citys first homicide this year.
Police and fire personnel responded to a medical emergency call Sunday evening to find Kari Ann Kirkegaard dead in her home at 709 S. Garfield Ave., a few blocks east of the Great Plains Zoo.
Police spokesman Sam Clemens said it was not immediately certain how Kirkegaard died, but an autopsy Monday morning indicated homicide.
Police noticed her bedding was missing and have asked residents to check their garbage cans and call 367-7007 if they find anything unusual.
Detectives also are looking to speak with anyone who saw Kirkegaard last week.
An obituary posted by George Boom Funeral Home listed Saturday as the day she died.
Lynette Foltz said she was a close friend and spent Friday afternoon with Kirkegaard. They went to Foltzs daughters house together, and the only concern Foltz said Kirkegaard, a five-year breast cancer survivor, had was an upcoming mammogram.
I cant believe it. Im just shocked, Foltz said. My prayers are going out to her son.
The biggest thing in Kirkegaards life was her son, Foltz said. She was a single mother who raised Nicholas alone.
He was the only thing she had, and she was the only thing he had, Foltz said.
Foltz described Kirkegaard as a quiet but loving person who would go out of her way to help others. She more than once sat with Foltz in a hospital waiting room as one of her daughters received surgery.
She would always make me laugh, Kirkegaards friend said.
Christina Herman, 32, who lives nearby, said police swarmed Kirkegaards home Sunday evening and knocked on her door to ask her if shed seen anything suspicious. Herman said police asked her to check her garbage for anything out of the ordinary.
There have been cops here 24 hours a day (since Sunday), said Herman, who has lived on the block for three years but said she didnt know the victim well. Its a really quiet neighborhood.
Monica Kjergaard said she worked with Kirkegaard for three years at Total Card Inc. She said Kirkegaard was a loving mother who was always willing to help others.
She was an honest, hard worker, and her son meant the world to her. She was the kindest person would help anyone, Monica Kjergaard said.
Kirkegaard lived alone in the single-story home, about a block from Garfield Elementary School and Oyate Community Center. She did not own the home, according to a City of Sioux Falls database.
A funeral service for Kirkegaard will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Peace Lutheran Church. Visitation is 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
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The Carolina Panthers announced on Friday that head coach John Fox and his staff will not return after this season.
Fox, the winningest coach in team history, has led the Panthers for the past nine years. Fox took over in 2002 and became Carolina's third head coach. He turned a 1-15 team under George Seifert the year before into a 7-9 club. The following year Fox led the team to an 11-5 record and a trip to Super Bowl XXXVIII. Unfortunately, the Panthers were upended by New England. The Patriots defeated Carolina 32-29 on Adam Vinatieri's last minute field goal.
He led the Panthers to the NFC Championship game in 2005. His best year was in 2008, when the Panthers were 12-4 and won the NFC South, but they lost to Arizona in the second round of the playoffs, which sent the franchise reeling. Carolina was 8-8 last season before the wheels came off this year.
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So well known for heavy-duty iPhone 5 accessories made for extreme conditions, Griffin ought to have a waterproof iPhone case of its own. And now, with the Survivor waterproof, a collaboration with accessories maker Catalyst, we've finally got it.
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What's #17 Worth? A 40-Foot Reindeer, Perhaps?
After wearing the famous No. 1 jersey at Michigan, Braylon Edwards has only worn one number as a professional — No. 17. He wore it with the Browns, then with the Jets and then in stints in San Francisco and Seattle. So, when the Jets claimed Edwards off waivers from the Seahawks this week, one assumed he'd keep his digits. The only problem being rookie wideout Jordan White, who's worn No. 17 since the Jets drafted him in the seventh round in April.
But Jets fans dusting off their No. 17 Edwards have nothing to worry about, the rookie is happy to give the veteran his number, even though no one on the team asked him to give it up.
Kristian Dyer wrote about it yesterday in Metro New York:
"It was something I wanted to do and the number meant much more to him than me," White said. "I was glad to give it to him. They didn't have to ask and they didn't. I was happy to do it. If I was a veteran in the league and had worn that number, I'd want it to."
It's a savvy, and respectful, move for the rookie, but it's no secret that number exchanges often come attached to player-to-player compensation. Sometimes, the dollar figures can reach staggering prices, but White's not looking for money — well, not exactly.
"I am thinking maybe dinner and some shout outs [on Twitter]. Something like that," White said. "Also maybe some stupid crap, like something you see in SkyMall magazine. You know, stuff that you don't need and you wonder, 'Who buys this stuff in Sky Mall?' but you really want it. Something obnoxious, ridiculous things you don't need."
"Maybe a 40-foot reindeer blowup. I saw that on there too. That's something I'd never buy. I might go with that. We'll see what he says."
Corey Griffin, TheJetsBlog.comI think we all want a 40-foot blowup reindeer at some point in our lives, but good for White having some fun with it. I'll be interested to see if we hear anything more about this down the line — or if White suddenly has a blow-up Santa Clause in front of his locker next week.
What I'm more interested to see — or not see, realistically speaking — is how much White and Stephen Hill pick Edwards' brain over the next three weeks (or however long Edwards stays). Wide receiver is one of the toughest positions for a rookie to make an impact because of all the little things required to be a successful NFL wideout. Young receivers have to learn the intricacies of not tipping anything at the line of scrimmage, how to run crisp routes and how to subtly use your hands to defuse a cornerback's attempts to slow you down. For all that Edwards might do on game day the rest of the season, it'll be what he offers in the meeting rooms, practice fields and sidelines that help guys like White and Hill adjust to the NFL.
Hill, in particular, stands to learn the most from Edwards. In fact, it's why I would have liked the Jets to bring Edwards into camp this offseason to help take some of the burden off Hill in the vertical passing game. Hill's combination of size and speed makes him eerily similar to Edwards, including both players' tendency to lose focus and drop passes. And while I haven't been the biggest fan of bringing in Edwards in this situation, I wouldn't mind giving him a one-year deal to come back next year to see what he can do.


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UNNECESSARY NOISE - POTSDAM - Village police charged Daniel P. Lenney, 30, of Potsdam with an unnecessary noise - music violation at 2:40a.m. Sunday on Market Street after patrols responded to a complaint of music being played at an unreasonable level at a Market Street apartment.
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