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The New and Improved Huntington Beach! (With Interest)
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|The new Huntington Beach?
Many suspect the plan will get the council's nod as well. Transforming miles and miles of Beach Boulevard strip malls into vertiginous clusters of pedestrian friendly shopping and living is something city leaders can get solidly behind.
So, why have resident groups come out so strongly against the Beach Boulevard and Edinger Corridor Specific Plan?
To answer that, you first must know more about the project. It encompasses 459 acres, spanning Beach from Pacific Coast Highway to Edinger Avenue, and Edinger west of Beach to just past Golden West Avenue.
The transformation starts with rezoning around the major intersections, creating the opportunity for property owners to develop mixed-use moneymakers, like retail on street level, and residential above. The project has a time span of 20-plus years.
Former Huntington Beach Mayor, current Councilman and real estate developer Keith Bohr supports the plan. He's hoping operating property owners will be "incentivized" by the prospect of making more money with the mixed-use zoning, which will lead them to buy up property from owners who'd rather have the cash. The property that is consolidated into big enough parcels can then be developed. However, this process will take time, and city officials say they won't get involved.
Bohr says that eminent domain is not an option because the Edinger and Beach Corridor project is under the purview of the Planning Department, not the Redevelopment Agency. Still, it is possible that some properties being assessed in the RA's Shopping Center Blight Study that fall in the Edinger and Beach project area will be condemned, and thus, open to eminent domain.
Bohr acknowledges that for some landowners, the plan has too many disincentives. The private sector is expected to front the bill for the remodels by taking out large loans. Those who own a property free and clear--which means an unencumbered cash flow--have no reason to embark on a project that comes with debt and headaches. The city, meanwhile, can offer nothing to kick-start the project.
"Maybe further down the road we can do some of the public improvements," said Bohr, "but right now we have nothing to put into it. Unfortunately."
And Bohr admits that a loan is unlikely.
"In this economy nobody can get a loan, period. But if they have some money at least they can do the planning part. They can start hiring their architects and start going through the city process, which can take you the better part of a year when it's all said and done."
In the meantime, Bohr advises the loanee to "sit and wait for the markets to come back, and for the lending community to start being friendly."
Bohr is a bit of a development fiend; packing more density into Huntington means more shoppers, more tax revenue, more money circulating in the city. Bohr says that currently, Huntington Beach bleeds tens of millions of dollars each year in other cities spending centers, such as South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa and the Westminster Mall. In spite of this, some HB residents would be happy to thwart the high-density plan.
Community organization Huntington Beach Tomorrow argued that the Beach and Edinger Corridor study is flawed, and that projects are coming through the city faster than they can process them. Throughout the Beach Boulevard and Edinger Avenue Corridor Study process, starting in 2007, notices were sent to all 550 individual privately held properties within the planning area, said Associate Planner Rosemary Medel. All were invited to community workshops and City Council study sessions.
"We mailed them to all the interested parties. For the December Environmental Impact Report meeting, we had a mailing list of over 2,200 people."
So, 550 individual privately held property owners and additional interested parties, what do you think of this plan? Medel says 75 people showed up to each session. Bohr puts the number around 40. At best, that leaves about 1,500 interested parties who could be staring at 20 or more years of stalled developments, faulty loans, and ego-tripping architects.
Or, do you like the plan? Leave your comments below, and tell your friends and neighbors to do the same.
The final City Council vote to approve the Beach and Edinger Corridor Specific Plan is scheduled for 4 p.m. March 1 at the City Council chambers at 2000 Main St., Huntington Beach.
Once the plan is approved, "it's fair game," said Bohr. "Folks can start filling out applications, get their conditional use permit, and do whatever they want to do with the new zoning."
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Best Luke Bryan Lyrics
Luke Bryan's lyrics focus on what he knows best: love, rural living and love. His biggest hits are known for being catchy instead of for being lyrical masterpieces, but that's just a first-glance opinion of the Georgia-born country singer's catalog. If you can keep up with the tempo of songs like 'Country Girl (Shake It for Me),' you'll find more than a few descriptive gems as important to their success as Bryan's tight blue jeans.
The majority of the superstar's hits have been slow or mid-tempo love songs. He does breakups well, effortlessly describing what it's like to watch a lover hold someone else close. From early hits like 'Do I' to more recent cuts like 'Drunk on You,' these five songs represent the best of Luke Bryan's lyrics.
'We Rode in Trucks'
It's the lowest charting song of his career, but 'We Rode in Trucks' makes the list because despite a go-nowhere melody, it's lyrically very strong. Bryan tells the story of growing up in rural America. His lyrics words with millions of country fans.
'I Don't Want This Night to End'
This lyric from the second verse of 'I Don't Want This Night to End' showcases the best effort from writers Bryan, Dallas Davidson and company, but it's the catchy chorus that made the song a hit. "You got your hands up / You're rocking in my truck / You got the radio on / You're singing every song," he sings. "I'm set on cruise control / I'm slowly losing hold / Of everything I got / You're looking so damn hot."
'Do I'
Bryan's first Platinum single dropped the thick country boy subject matter for a pure love song that proved the singer was a multi-dimensional star in the making. He wrote the song with Dave Haywood and Charles Kelley of Lady Antebellum. His performance of the painful lyrics are what make the track so special, however.
'Country Girl (Shake It for Me)'
Call it fun, goofy, corny ... 'Country Girl' is all of those things, and it's wonderful. Bryan sings the lyrics almost too fast to interpret, but there are some descriptive moments of brilliance -- like the line highlighted above and, "So come on over here and get in my arms / Spin me around this big ole barn / Tangle me up like grandma's yarn / Yeah, yeah, yeah."
'Drunk on You'
'Drunk on You' combines Bryan's ability to harness his emotions with an imaginative lyric you can almost paint. Every word is like a brushstroke that helps tell the story of this electric romance. He shares experiences we're all familiar with with remarkable efficiency and proficiency. It's truly the all-time best of Luke Bryan's lyrics.

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Conflict resolution is a must for everyone.
Interpersonal conflict arises as certain as death and taxes, and it is just as pervasive. There's
interpersonal conflict between team members, workplace conflict, conflict within marriages, and conflict within
communities. Every person is unique so opportunities for disagreement
Contrary to popular opinion, though, conflict is not
necessarily bad when conflict management kicks in. Interpersonal conflict can either weaken or fortify social
relationships. It all depends on the involved parties' conflict resolution perspective and conflict management
Whenever interpersonal conflict arises, do not avoid
it. Instead, manage and master it. Reacting without thinking will lose you that person with whom you're in
conflict. Through strategic conflict management and some negotiation skills, conflict can be resolved with minimal
damage and maximum benefits.
When managing conflict, begin from a cooperative or
collaborative perspective. Do not think of the other person as an adversary. Think of him as someone you can work
with towards a mutually satisfying conflict resolution. Unless you want to burn your bridges, you want your
relationship with the other person to sustain no permanent damage.
Let's say an employee wants a salary increase. The boss
naturally doesn't want to give it to him. A salary raise for the employee means a cost increase for the boss. Since
there are incompatible interests, conflict arises. How will this conflict in the workplace end? It all depends on
how good the involved parties are at resolving conflict.
If the boss and the employee
have an adversarial approach to conflict, this is what's going to happen.
The employee starts badmouthing his boss. He does his
work halfheartedly and commits many mistakes in the process. The boss also starts complaining about the employee.
He is always angry at the employee. He is also never short of reasons to tell the employee off. The conflict
between the boss and the employee escalates. Ultimately, a blowup occurs and the conflict is resolved in one of two
1. The boss becomes intractable
until the employee resigns or gets fired.
2. The boss gives in just to keep
the peace and grants the employee his salary increase.
In the first conflict resolution outcome, the boss wins
but he loses an experienced employee in result. In the second workplace conflict outcome, the employee wins but
earns the long-lasting distrust and hostility of a jaded boss. In either case, one of the conflicting parties wins
in the short term but both parties lose in the long term.
If either the boss or the employee has a
non-adversarial perspective, this is what's going to happen.
The employee or the boss initiates a negotiation with
the other party. The employee and the boss sit down to talk and discuss their concerns. All throughout the conflict
negotiation process, interpersonal communication lines are kept open. Each party tries to understand the other
party's point of view. The boss and the employee even seek the help of a mediator if workplace conflict mediation
services are available.
Upon continued discussion, the parties realize that
they share common ground. Their interests aren't irreconcilable after all. The employee begins to appreciate the
complexity of running a business. He realizes that an unreasonable demand on his part just cannot be granted. If he
persists, he'll only lose his job.
On his part, the boss begins to realize how raising his
employee's salary can benefit him in the long run. It will motivate the employee to work harder. The employee's
productivity will increase and the boss' profits will rise as well.
After shared interests have been acknowledged, a
compromise is negotiated and agreed upon. Perhaps the employee lowers his demands, and the boss gives him a raise.
A mutually satisfying conflict resolution is finally achieved.
The collaborative conflict management strategy also
brings other types of benefits. Each party is impressed by the other party's understanding and fair dealing.
Consequently, the relationship between the boss and the employee becomes stronger. Ultimately, the employee gains
job security while the boss gains a hardworking and trustworthy associate.
There are conflicts where a
mutually satisfying resolution is no longer possible. Conflicts in court (litigation) are adversarial since one
party's gain is a definite loss to the other. Most judicial disputes are escalated conflicts, however. Initially,
they could have been resolved through conflict negotiation, conflict mediation or other more cooperative conflict
management methods.
A cooperative conflict management strategy can be used
to resolve a business conflict, a workplace conflict or all other conflict types. Whenever you're in a conflict
situation, try to resolve the conflict through conflict negotiation or conflict mediation. Treat adversarial
methods like litigation as conflict resolution methods of last resort. Why go through the tedium and expense of
litigation if yielding a little leads to a much more satisfying conflict resolution outcome?
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|VO2 prediction and cardiorespiratory responses during underwater treadmill exercise.
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|We compared cardiorespiratory responses to exercise on an underwater treadmill (UTM) and land treadmill (LTM) and derived an equation to estimate oxygen consumption (VO2) during UTM exercise. Fifty-five men and women completed one LTM and five UTM exercise sessions on separate days. The UTM sessions consisted of chest-deep immersion, with 0, 25, 50, 75, and 100% water-jet resistance. All session treadmill velocities increased every 3 min from 53.6 to 187.8 m x min(-1). Cardiorespiratory responses were similar between LTM and UTM when jet resistance for UTM was 50%. Using multiple regression analysis, weight-relative VO2 could be estimated as: VO2 (mLO2 c kg(-1) x min(-1)) = 0.19248 x height (cm) + 0.17422 x jet resistance (% max) + 0.14092 x velocity (m x min(-1)) -0.12794 x weight (kg)-27.82849, R2 = .82. Our data indicate that similar LTM and UTM cardiorespiratory responses are achievable, and we provide a reasonable estimate of UTM VO2.
|Nicholas R Greene; Elizabeth S Greene; Aaron F Carbuhn; John S Green; Stephen F Crouse
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Monday, December 31, 2012
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Even though the treadmill can provide a safe haven from the winter weather, many runners feel that the machines just don't cut it in comparison to pounding the pavement. Keep your outdoor routine in spite of whatever Old Man Winter throws at you with these cold-weather gear items.
Patagonia Capilene 1 Silkweight Stretch Crew
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Lucy Women's Brave The Cold Cap
Keeping your head warm will permit your body to put its energy into warming your extremities, allowing you to wear fewer layers. Choose a fast-wicking beanie like the Brave the Cold Cap, which features jersey fabric for added warmth – plus a ponytail opening for convenience. $25
Manzella Cascade Convertible
The heavyweight fleece Manzella Cascade Convertible has a fold-over mitten covering to give you the warmth of mittens with the functionality (i.e. iPhone-tapping capability) of fingerless gloves. $25
Marmot Power Stretch Pant
One layer is usually enough for legs in the winter, but go for a breathable tight stretch pant like the Power Stretch Pant by Marmot to keep in the heat while allowing freedom of movement. If the fit concerns you, look for a pair of relaxed fit tights or throw on a pair of loose shorts on top. Bonus – these pants come with a credit card pocket just in case you need funds on the go. $84.95
Put your winter gear to the test at the 5th annual Chilly Dawg 5K fun run/walk Jan. 26 at Sandy Creek Park in Athens, Ga.
The race is part of the 2013 Black Bag Racing Series and the Run and See Georgia Grand Prix Series. Awards will be presented to Overall M/F, Masters M/F and the top three M/F in age groups beginning at 10 and under through 75 and over.
For more information or to register, visit active.com/running/athens-ga/5th-annual-chilly-dawg-5k-run-walk-2013.
It's important to take extra precautions when running during the winter months because muscles can get cold and stiff. Be sure to stretch thoroughly and briskly walk for at least five minutes before your run to give your muscles a chance to warm up, reducing the likelihood of strains or tears.


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"If I Stay" is a heart-wrenching, tear-jerking film that will have you sniffling all the way home. If you loved "The Fault in Our Stars" this movie will definitely capture your heart. "If I Stay" was released on Aug. 22 and is based on a novel by Gayle Forman.
Chloë Grace Moretz plays Mia Hall, a high school student and cello playing prodigy. Mia feels like a fish out of water in her family of eclectic musical rock stars.
Raised by two rock junkies, Mia has no idea why she developed a passion for classical music. Ever since she was little she felt drawn to the cello.
Her world is turned upside down when she meets Adam, a punk rock singer. They share an incredible connection and Mia learns to break out of her shell and live the life of a teenager.
As the time for college decisions draws nearer, her biggest problem was deciding whether to pursue her dreams of attending Juilliard or follow the love of her life Adam, to support his dream of being a famous rock star.
In a split second her family is caught in a tragic accident.
Mia survived, but just barely. She finds herself trapped in a limbo between life and death and her best and worst memories. She watches her family rushed to the ER and waits in her ghost-like state while they undergo hours of surgery. In the end, Mia is the only survivor. Mia is faced with a huge decision: stay and have a life with Adam or move on to a place where she can be with her family?
"If I Stay" is a four out of five star worthy film. You will not be disappointed.


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The Boss will be hitting the road to support his next album in 2012. On his website only tour dates have been published for the UK, but US dates will be announced soon. Springsteen and the E-Street Band will be touring in support of a new album that is currently being finished and lacks a title. The album and tour will both be firsts for the band since the passing of saxophonist Clarence Clemons in June.
Enjoy a classic live clip from Bruce and the band below!


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My respects, great music guys!
0 A.D. is a free, open-source, cross-platform real-time strategy (RTS) game of ancient warfare. It's a historically-based war/economy game that allows players to relive or rewrite the history of twelve ancient civilizations, from Iberia to Mauryan India, each depicted at their peak of economic growth and military prowess. Developed using Pyrogenesis, a ground-breaking new game engine custom-built to suit this project, 0 A.D. will give players a rich and entertaining real-time gaming experience.
Part 2 in the 0 A.D. Music Blog in which Omri outlines his work on the music added in Alpha 7, and tells of how contributions from musicians has influenced his work.
Posted by feneur on Mar 7th, 2013
As we progressed to Alpha 7, the Main Menu was redesigned by the team, and the music changed accordingly with a track titled "Honor Bound".
(By the way I'd like to take a second here and thank all the team members for suggesting track titles!) Two new introductions to the game were the defeat track: "Dried Tears", and the Carthaginian civilization – complete with two new tracks: "Peaks of Atlas" and "Mediterranean Waves".
Percussion artist Dror Parker came in to record riq, frame drum, darbuka and tom parts, and I then built the music around his inspiring work!
Other then these distinct percussive sounds, Carthage was portrayed with a duduk and wooden flute.
Last but not least for Alpha 7, my three original A5 tracks were remixed and remastered, and flutist Marta Mc'cave came in to record the flute part on the Hellenic track, "Forging a City-State".
Her improvisation over it was so awesome, that I added a whole segment to the piece based on it – and it is thanks to her mastery of the flute that this track is so alive, and remains one of my favorites today!
Thanks for listening, stay tuned for more 0 A.D. music!
- Omri Lahav
My respects, great music guys!
Love the music, very nice work.


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Wacom (or at least, Wacom Japan) is busting out a new Bluetooth version of their Favo writing tablet. The Wacom Favo
Bluetooth is more or less the same as their regular Wacom Favo, apart from not having a cord running out of it, and has
a range of about 10 meters. Sells for ¥19,824 ($186) in Japan, no word yet on a possible US release.
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Billey Stanberry, 48
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office has identified someone they call a person of interest in a Spanish Springs homicide.
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday arrested Billey Stanberry, 48, on an unrelated charge on a felony warrant issued in Churchill County.
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office said Stanberry lived with Ryan Petty, 47, who was found dead Tuesday in the backyard of his home at 160 Mia Drive. ...


text: For me it is very hard to go back to using an enlarging paper after trying Lodima. There is a big difference in my eyes, and my friends, who are not into photography notice it as well. They think the quality of my work have increased after using Lodima. I also find contact printing extremely rewarding, and can't find myself going back to enlarging anymore, maybe only for some small projects. TRY IT!!!


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Rx Bandits' Proggier New Prescription
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Hip-Hop's Effect on Gentrification in SanTana
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Suicide Silence Goes On After Singer Death
By Rachel Mattice
50 Years On, A Hard Day's Night Is Still Revelatory
By Stephanie Zacharek
Animals as Leaders are the Pride of the Prog Metal Pack
By Daniel Kohn
Rikk Agnew: Adolescent No More
By Nate Jackson
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Top 10 selling records from Feb. 4 to 10 at Stacks the Vinyl Authority, 18300 Gridley Rd., Ste. B, Cerritos, (562) 809-8560; stacksvinyl.com. Stacks prides themselves on being the premier source for vinyl and acts as a hip-hop community center in Southern California, with a diverse selection of hip-hop, R&B/soul, reggae, turntable music, and classics.
1) 50 Cent, "Candy Shop" 12-inch (Interscope/Aftermath)
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3) Pete Rock, The Surviving Elements: From Soul Survivor II Sessions LP (BBE)
4) The Game, The Documentary LP (Interscope/Aftermath)
5) Nas featuring Ludacris, "Virgo" 12-inch (Sony)
6) Jennifer Lopez, "Get Right" 12-inch (Epic)
7) The Game featuring 50 Cent, "How We Do" 12-inch (Interscope/Aftermath)
8) Diamonique, "Bonnie & Clyde 2005" 12-inch (White Label)
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10) MF Doom, MM . . . Food? LP (Rhymesayers)
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The Commonwealth of The Bahamas
The data below are from a collection of sources, some of the composers, designers, and publishers etc have been forgotten and or not recorded properly. Therefore, my apology to any person and or "entity" etc who / which are not properly acknowledged for the appropriate design, composition, and or published data below.
The National Flower
Texts below are based on data taken from:
http://webserv.bahamaseducation.com on 11 Nov 2003.
Yellow Elder Flowers
(Yellow Elder)
Yellow Elder was chosen as the National Flower because it is said to be
unique to The Bahama Islands, and that it blooms throughout the year.
It is a yellow tubular shaped flower with delicate red stripes on each petal.
Texts below are based on data taken from:
http://www.wetings.com/home.htm on 11 Nov 2003.
This "Yellow Elder" flower blooms between October and December on a tree that may grow as high as 20 feet. The evergreen stands out because of its clusters of brilliant yellow, bell-shaped blossoms. They are about an inch across and two inches long, with red stripes lightly etched in the corolla. The little bells are held in a five-point calyx, and there are nine to 13 leaflets composing the odd pinnate leaf. Just before the blooms flare open, bag-like buds pop noisily if squeezed.
Selection of the yellow elder over many other flowers was made through the combined popular vote of members of all four of New Providence's garden clubs of the 1970s – the Nassau Garden Club, the Carver Garden Club, the International Garden Club, and the YWCA Garden Club.
They reasoned that other flowers grown here – such as the bougainvillea, hibiscus, and poinciana – had already been chosen as the national flowers of other countries. The yellow elder, on the other hand, was unclaimed (although it is now also the national flower of the United States Virgin Islands).
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(dated Saturday, November 16, 2002) on 11 Nov. 2003
Common Name: Yellow elder (also called Tecoma Stans)
Tecoma Stans: Considered a Florida native by some, this airy bush is in flower right now (presumed to be during the month of November 2002). Not a good candidate for coastal areas or low lying areas in the home landscape. Keep high and dry and in full sun for maximum bloom production.
Family: Bignoniaceae
Relatives: Trumpet creeper, trumpet tree, African tulip tree
Type of plant: Monoecious, evergreen shrub or tree; vase-shaped and spreading
Native: Tropical America and a naturalized tree in South Florida
Size: 20 feet by a 15 foot spread
Zone: 9b to 11
Foliage: Odd-pinnately compound; opposite, to 10 inches long, five to 13 papery light green, lanceolate leaflets to five inches long, serrate margins
Flowers: Yellow, funnel form-campanulate, to two inches long; in terminal, many-flowered racemes produced in the fall.
Fruit: Capsules; Tan, narrow, to eight inches long, papery, dehiscent, seeds thin and papery. Fruits mature mainly in the winter and are persistent.
Light requirement: Full sun
Soil requirement: Sandy well drained soils
Propagation: By seed and softwood cuttings under mist. From seed seedlings.
Bloom: in two years.
Pests: Chewing insects and scale are minor problems.
Landscape uses: As a specimen plan, small flowering tree, or flowering shrub.
Cultural Practices: Fertilize three times per year with a 15-5-15 or 8-10-10 at the rate of one pound of nitrogen per 1000 square feet per application. Prune late spring and fall to encourage a more fuller shrub.
For more information on home gardening contact the Collier County Extension Service, Master Gardener Plant Clinic at 353-2872 or 657-3306. The Plant Clinic is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. to noon, and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Walk-in clinic Naples Library, Central Avenue, 9 a.m. to noon, every Thursday.
Elan Miavitz is the horticulture extension agent with the Collier County Cooperative Extension Service. The Cooperative Extension Service is an off-campus branch of the University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and a department of the Public Services Division of Collier County Government. Extension programs are open to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, sex, handicap, or national origin.
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This medium size deciduous tree produces clusters of bright yellow bell pendulous flowers several times a year.
FAMILY : Bignoniaceae
ORIGIN : West indies, Tropical America
SIZE : 20' ( can be kept small by trimming )
LIGHT : full/partial sun
WATER : keep moist
FLOWER : throughout the year
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California camp seems to have helped Cowboys WR Kevin Ogletree
One of our first posts from Oxnard was how Kevin Ogletree appeared to have hit a wall in his development.
Well, the gentle, SoCal breezes may have helped.
The Cowboys receiver was given a golden opportunity to make a move these past three weeks with Dez Bryant sidelined. A non-descript start to training camp in San Antonio and two lackluster pre-season performances stalled that effort.
But Ogletree has made the coaches take notice in practice the last several days. He looks more and more like a player on the rise.
"I'm just growing as a player," Ogletree said. "I don't know how far off or ahead I am of last year, but every day I come out here with a worker's mentality."
Ogletree caught one pass for eight yards in the loss to Oakland and dropped two others. A player who turned heads in camp this time last year has caught only three of the 12 passes thrown his way in two pre-season games.
After the team's first practice in Oxnard six days ago, receivers coach Ray Sherman acknowledged that Ogletree, "has hit a plateau." Still, he complimented the young receiver on his attitude and work ethic.
"I had a couple of missed opportunities in the game, but I don't think I've ever hit a plateau," Ogletree said. "There are some days that don't go as good as other ones, but no one is harder on myself than me.
"It's a game about opportunities. When you miss one, you got to get back out there and do your best to make the next one."
Ogletree was on the field for 40 snaps in the loss to the Raiders on top of the time he put in on special teams. In Sherman's words, "he was still hauling."
What Ogletree must do now is clean up his route running and focus.
"Sometimes, it's hard for guys to fight through it and understand how to come to work every day, how to come to work every play," offensive coordinator Jason Garrett said.
"He's a guy who has really shown up since he's gotten here. He makes a lot of nice plays, can really run routes, catch the ball, do stuff underneath, do stuff down the field, do a lot of those things. Like with other players we've had in the past, the challenge is consistency. You need to be there every down.
"Kevin, like a lot of other players on our team, is learning to do that on a consistent basis."


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It's Just "Band of Outsiders" Now — No Longer 'Boy' or 'Girl'
With the new singular line, the impressive breadth of Band of Outsiders designs will remain the same; we just no longer have to label ourselves either 'Boy' or 'Girl' devotees — after all, some days call for a sundress, while others call for slacks. What can we say, we're multifaceted fashion lovers.
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OLD SACRAMENTO — For the third consecutive summer the popular "Time Travel Weekends" program has resumed in Old Sacramento.
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OLD SACRAMENTO — For the third consecutive summer the popular "Time Travel Weekends" program has resumed in Old Sacramento.
Designed to entertain and engage Old Sacramento visitors with good, old-fashioned fun reminiscent of the Gold Rush era, the free "Time Travel Weekends" street theater program first debuted in 2010 and will be offered again on weekends through Aug. 26, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The "Time Travel Weekends" program is presented by the Historic Old Sacramento Foundation in partnership with the City of Sacramento, California State Parks, Old Sacramento Business Association and participating merchants and businesses.
"Time Travel Weekend" performance themes vary each weekend and are scheduled as follows:
July 14-15 : Heroes and Villains: Melodrama and Darling Damsels in Distress
July 21-22 : A People at Play: Victorian Pastimes
July 28-29 : Politicians, Patent Medicine men, and other Purveyors of Pomposity
Aug. 4-5 : Founders of Sacramento: featuring Sam Brannon and The Founding of Sacramento Pageant, Road Raising debates
Aug. 11-12 : A People at Play: Victorian Pastimes
Aug. 18-19 : Civil War In Sacramento: The Union Stronghold of the West
Aug. 25-26 : Pioneer Skills: Mountain Men
In addition to toys, games and "make and take" craft activities for the kids at the Victorian Academy located at the corner of Front and J streets, plus special "meet and greet" opportunities with period-appropriate living history characters from the past, the centerpiece to this free and highly interactive program includes a series of Old West stage shows.
The shows includes the much acclaimed New Golden Melodeon Review each day at 2 p.m. in the Eagle Theatre — performed by teams of talented actors and actresses in period attire.
Special performances are scheduled on four stages located throughout Old Sacramento including in the Eagle Theatre, Victorian Academy (north end of Train Depot), Pioneer Park and Waterfront Park.
The talented performers will roam the streets of Old Sacramento throughout the scheduled weekends, putting on spontaneous and often-elaborate skits and performances so visitors can step back in time to the 1850s, 1860s and 1870s.
The "Time Travel Weekends" program is also showcased on special weekends by historic re-enactments complete with wagons, wild characters that include heroes and villains, historic gambling, bowling, juggling, singing, dancing and other forms of musical mastery, military encampments, mining camps, parades, historic events and medicine shows.
Depending on the weekend theme, Old Sacramento visitors may also meet 19th century miners, ranchers, railroaders, Civil War soldiers, politicians, sailors, magicians, shopkeepers, actors of all kinds and much more as they stroll along the historic cobblestone streets.
The continuing program is designed to bring a lively and theatrical flair to the streets of Old Sacramento reflecting the exciting atmosphere and character of the early gold mining period.
For a complete and updated performance schedule visit historicoldsac.org/timetravel or call 916-808-7059 .
The Historic Old Sacramento Foundation is a public benefit corporation. Old Sacramento is a living historic district. The mission of HOSF is to convey the importance of historic Sacramento as a place that connects our past to our present and future through engaging and entertaining events, activities and programs.


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Beautiful, hopeful, joyous and heart-warming art – can it inspire you to change the world!?
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Beautiful, hopeful, joyous and heart-warming art – can it inspire you to change the world!?
What do you think?
There's so much polarizing debate going on around the issue of drilling for natural gas in the Marcellus Shale formation that it's hard to know what lies ahead. On one side, there are those who see the "gasrush" as nothing less than economic salvation; on the other, those who believe environmental disaster is imminent and drilling must be prevented no what the opportunity cost. There are a ton of far smarter minds than ours weighing in, yet we tend to believe that somewhere along the line we must reach a middle ground and PROCEED SLOWLY, AND WITH EXTREME CAUTION, because it's pretty clear we're not getting to a 100% renewable energy future anytime soon…
Kelly Anderson and Paula Conolly of the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) will present an overview of PWD's approach to source water protection and what steps are being taken to address the challenges presented by natural gas drilling in the Schuylkill and Delaware River basins–the source of Philadelphia's water supply.
Please RSVP by December 13. For reservations or more information, please call 215-685-0723. More Information at FWWIC website >>
As a prelude to the program, you might want to Remember The River by tuning in to a video we created for our tireless friends at the Delaware Riverkeeper Network. It's mainly derived from a pair of our beautiful documentaries, Life on the Delaware and PA: A River Sojourn. Both are available now on DVD. Go to the Shop >>
Remember the River from GreenTreks Network on Vimeo.
We've got our online Shop up and running just in time for the Holiday season, so you can now watch entire programs on your big screen television or give them as gifts to family and friends!
If you haven't been following us for several years, you may not even know about some of the great programs we've put out! The fact is, we've been so focused on building our EcoExpress portal and helping bring municipalities and engineers up to speed on the state of stormwater management that we haven't been promoting award-winning programs like Farming on the Edge and From the Bay to PA; beautiful documentaries such as Life on the Delaware and Raycing the Sun; and quirky thought-provokers such as Environmental Classroom and Enviro-Art. Many of the programs from our GreenWorks series continue to air on cable and public television stations in various parts of the country, but you can own them now on DVD.
We'll be highlighting one of the programs right here, every week, but you can check 'em out now (literally–Purchase 'em and Check 'em Out!) with a safe secure purchase, right from our shop. Go Stock up >>
If you've been following us for any length of time, you probably know how proud we are to call Philadelphia home–all the more so because of the amazing number of "greening" efforts that are popping up all around us in recent months. Interestingly (coincidentally?), the Mayor's Office of Sustainability named the city's sustainability strategy Greenworks Philadelphia when it was launched in April 2009. (In case you didn't know, our GreenWorks television series and web initiatives began more than a decade earlier and set the stage for the GreenTreks of today–more on that some other time.)
What has us most stoked at the moment is what the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) is doing for the city, because they're trailblazers in the movement to a more natural way of dealing with the problems caused by runoff from rain. We've been fortunate enough to be working with them to educate residents and business owners about the many benefits of making the city more green.
Rina Cutler, Philadelphia's Deputy Mayor, Transportation & Utilities, is in Denver this week at the 2010 Congress of Cities & Exposition. She'll be speaking to City leaders from across the nation about Greening Water Infrastructure, and will be highlighting PWD's ambitious program to transform Philly into a greener, cleaner, more liveable place. We're told she'll be using our just completed short video to help get the point across. Check it out:
Green City, Clean Waters Promo from GreenTreks Network on Vimeo.
If one headed North and West from Denver, they might catch the same video on display at Cities Alive, the 8th Annual Green Roof & Wall Conference, being held in Vancouver this week. Our friends at Pennsylvania Horticultural Society will be there, talking to delegates from all over the world about Philly's efforts.
Believe it or not, Philly's leading the way!


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If you want to pick up 40 bottles, let me know and I can point you towards your local SFO competitor that seems to have them on the shelf...even after the puff piece.
Who's talking about the Bay Area? You're picking off K&L emails that are speaking about our stores specifically and acting like we're speaking for other stores too. I'm not quite sure what your point is. At K&L, BMH does go fast. I have no idea what goes on in any other store, nor do I claim to know. Only person puffing here is you, it seems
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The American people must wake up to the shameful truth. The government of the United States is responsible for the chemical weapons deaths in Syria.
The U.S. has funded and armed the so-called "rebels," largely through Saudi Arabia, the primary lackey of the U.S. in the region.
The Assad regime is despicable, however, the thought that Assad used chemical weapons against his own people only miles from where newly arrived U.N. weapons inspectors were staying, when Syria is clearly winning the conflict, is so far beyond ridiculous it is incomprehensible how Obama and his collaborators can continue to promulgate such a transparent lie.
All of the evidence points directly at the rebels. The people who control our government are insane and our elected officials are almost all fully owned puppets of these maniacs. (Rep. Amash not included.) These madmen are pushing the world to the brink of WWIII.
They are seemingly hellbent on drawing Iran (Syria's mutual defense ally) into what could easily become a super regional conflict which could pit the U.S. against both China and Russia in a nuclear war.
The American people need to wake up, stand up and be heard. We need to do whatever it takes to stop the march toward nuclear Armageddon.
That means every one of you reading this needs to be spreading the word, networking with others, and actively opposing this war in every way that you can!
Ray Otto
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Saturday, August 31, 2013
© Copyright 2015 Newton Citizen
COVINGTON — Turnovers and penalties ended up being the difference in Eastside's 34-28 win over county-rival Newton at Homer Sharp Stadium to start the high school football season on Friday.
The Eagles (1-0) were able to capitalize on both Newton (0-1) turnovers while several of the Rams' 15 penalties that either gave Eastside enough for a first down or put the Rams in long-conversion situations.
After a punt pinned the Eagles inside the 10-yard line, Newton gave them some room with a pair of unsportsmanlike penalties in the drive.
The Rams also hurt themselves on several occasions with offensive penalties. Newton had a 20-yard play called back on a holding call and they started the second half with a first and 20 as a result of back-to-back false start penalties.
"That's the thing I was nervous about not playing a scrimmage game. Those are the kinks you don't get worked out when you don't play a scrimmage game," Newton head coach Terrance Banks said. "I said that penalties and turnovers were the only thing that could beat us."
Eastside scored on their second possession with an 80-yard drive which ended with a 19-yard run by Anthony Henderson with 4:40 left in the first quarter to go up 6-0. They went up 13-0 after recovering a Newton fumble on the ensuing kickoff with a 2-yard run by Carlos Huggins to close out a seven-play, 27-yard drive.
Late in the fourth quarter trailing 21-19, the Eagles were able to regain the lead after freshman Austin Holloway scored on a 21-yard pass from Damario Terrell with 2:41 left in the game following a fumble recovery by Huggins to make it 27-21.
"That got their momentum going and we responded with a touchdown by Holloway," Eastside head coach Rick Hurst said.
However, the Rams were not ready to give up as Toyus Avery returned the kickoff 89 yards to give Newton the lead with less than 2:30 left in the game.
"We had so many guys out of position," Hurst said. "That wasn't even our kickoff team. We had about four freshmen out there. But no excuses, they have to make plays. I looked at the clock with 2:26 and we have timeout left. I knew we had a good chance and we were moving the football throwing."
On the first play, Terrell, who was 14-for-27 for 224 yards, found Evan House for an 18-yard reception. Following a three-yard gain and an incomplete pass, Terrell connected with Henderson for a 45-yard touchdown pass to give the Eagles the lead.
"I'm just proud of the effort. You can't say enough about these guys. They have a heart of a champion. That's all that matters to me," Hurst said. "We made some mistakes. But we kept battling and that's the thing. Damario had some time but he was hurrying the ball in the first half. In the second half he settled down and made some great throws. Our offensive line did a great job protecting him."
Eastside jumped out to a 19-0 lead before Newton sophomore quarterback Romario Johnson found Taylor Hawkins in the endzone for a touchdown with 1:03 left in the half.
The Rams scored three times in the third quarter, two touchdowns and a safety to take the lead making it 21-19.
Johnson threw for 222 yards on 16 completions on 31 attempts while running for another 79 yards on 20 carries.
"We have a sophomore quarterback that had never played under the lights," Banks said. "Once he got hit and settled down I knew everything was going to be OK."
Qu3st10ns 2 years, 2 months ago
What happened to Newtons sophomore QB from last year? Did he transfer? Is this Newtons new thing? Start a sophomore every season and then blame the loss on "inexperience"?
Nrsdavis 2 years, 2 months ago
This was one of the worst officiating games I have ever seen. Those officials should be banned from officiating. I know that Eastside is the favorite around Covington but let the boys play. Newton High had to play Eastside along with the bad Refs. I don't know what officiating was more horrible, the game last night or the game that was on movie "Remember The Titans" If that game was called fair, Newton would have blown Eastside out.
John 2 years, 2 months ago
Sounds like sour grapes from here. But those same refs officated the game for both schools. The last I checked football is classed a violent sport and needs to be controlled to the rules of the game - players in HS do get seriously hurt & worse. The players are students and happen to be althletics so the wishes to "let the boys play" does not apply. HS sports is about building charater, teach team work, time management (balancing time between practices, homework adn a little social life), following rules of the game, fellowship, character building, importance of physical fitness, hard work with BST (blood, sweat & tears) and what it takes to do your best (which is a never ending process). Oh, if a student does well at these and class room studies they MAY have the opportunity to advance to the next station in life.
Nrsdavis 2 years, 2 months ago
Bad bad Officiating!! Those Refs should be banned from Officiating.
John 2 years, 2 months ago
Here is what the coaach said about Johnson, can find any blame in this statement. "We have a sophomore quarterback that had never played under the lights," Banks said. "Once he got hit and settled down I knew everything was going to be OK." He was 16/31 fro 222 yards - that is great for any senior quarterback in my view. But 15 penalties might have had a lot more to do wit hteh loss. But the coach showed class in not publically calling out anyone or the team for the loss. Bet there were things said in the locker room and practices should be interesting next week with special emphasis on sportsmanship..
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The Mother of all ADHD
(Adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)
While suturing a cut on the hand of a 75-year-old Texas rancher whose hand was caught in a gate while working cattle, the doctor struck up a conversation with the old man. Eventually the topic got around to Sarah Palin and her bid to be a heartbeat away from being President. The old rancher said, "Well, ya know, Palin is a post turtle…" Not being familiar with the term, the doctor asked him what a 'post turtle' was. The old rancher said, "When you're driving down a country road and you come across a fence post with a turtle balanced on top, that's a post turtle." The old rancher saw the puzzled look on the doctor's face, so he continued to explain: "You know she didn't get up there by herself, she doesn't belong up there, she doesn't know what to do while she's up there, and you just gotta wonder what kind of dumb ass put her up there to begin with!"
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3 Useful Facts About Emergency Plumbing In Colorado Springs
Often times homeowners will find themselves completely caught off guard when it comes to the need for plumbing repairs. This is because many of the most serious plumbing situations often appear without any prior warning. Unfortunately, many of these homeowners will become frantic by this need for emergency plumbing repairs, and will consequently cause the damage to their home to be even more costly to fix. This is why I wanted to take just a few minutes to talk to you today about emergency plumbing in Colorado Springs, and to share with you a few simple facts that can help ensure you are prepared to deal with any emergency plumbing situations which may arise in your home.
Fact #1: Many Colorado Springs emergency plumbing contractors will charge you extra in order to respond to your call on an emergency basis. In fact, this is the number one reason why many homeowners choose not to deal with their emergency plumbing issues in a timely basis. Unfortunately, this is also the number one reason why many homeowners are left to deal with extremely high repair bills as the result of an emergency plumbing repair. While you should expect that you will be charged extra for any labor which takes place outside of normal business hours, that additional fee pales in comparison to the additional costs you will endure by allowing your plumbing problems to go unaddressed.
Fact #2: Turning off the main water access in your home is always the first step which you should take after discovering an emergency plumbing situation. Unfortunately, this step is commonly overlooked by homeowners who are desperate to figure out what is causing their current plumbing situation. Taking the time to locate your main water access valve prior to a Colorado Springs emergency plumbing situation will help to ensure you are able to react quickly, and appropriately if this situation should occur in your home. Additionally, remembering to take the time to shut off this water access prior to doing anything else could help you to save hundreds or even thousands of dollars in water damage repair costs. Considering it is these water damage repair costs which often account for more than 50% of the total cost of repairing an emergency pluming leak, the ability to keep these costs to a minimum is one that every homeowner can certainly appreciate.
Fact #3: Colorado Springs emergency plumbing repairs should never be attempted on your own. This is because virtually all emergency plumbing situations will be caused by an underlying issue which is often not detected by the untrained eye. For instance, many homeowners who find that a pipe has burst will simply replace that pipe on their own in order to avoid the need for an emergency plumber. The problem is that unless the homeowner addresses the reason why the pipe burst in the first place, chances are the new pipe will also burst in the near future. In many cases this may mean adding additional insulation to the pipes, or even changing the type of piping material which the homeowner is using. Hiring a professional plumber in these situations will allow you the ability to not only fix the immediate plumbing issue, but to also address any underlying problems which may cause this emergency to repeat itself in the near future. This is why it is so important that you never attempt to address your own emergency plumbing issues other than to simply turn off the water access, and attempt to stop the flow of any running water which could potentially cause further damage to your home while awaiting the services of a professional plumber.
Casual Watches for Girls
I don't like wearing office clothes because I feel uncomfortable in them. It always feels like I'm wearing a costume when I try to look serious and official. It just doesn't feel like me. I love baggy, comfortable clothing I can move in and that are more practical than a mini skirt and heels. Unless you pursue hobbies where these would be practical but we won't go there.
At times I have been described as bit of a tomboy and I suppose it is true – at least within reason. I often shop in the mens section for shorts and hoodies because the womens section does not offer designs I find comfortable enough. I do love a feminine touch to my style though. I love wearing shirts with laces or ribbon and I love pink and especially purple. I suppose the expression "street but sweet" describes it best. And to achieve that look accessories must be chosen carefully!
A great way to emphasise your femininity while at the same time holding onto the cool and laid-back streetwear style is by wearing the right kind of watch. It is practical, yet gorgeous just like the style we're aiming for. So I have had a look around and I came across hundreds of designer watches. I had to realise that the choice can be overwhelming which is why I have put together a list of watch brands I liked the most.
Kahuna Watches
What struck me most about Kahuna watches was the unique look at a very affordable price. I know you can spend an indefinite amount of money on a new watch but I simply cannot afford to spend a large sum on an accessory. I'd constantly worry about breaking it while being outside. Kahuna appeals to everyone who loves the surfer look. Their straps are made out of natural materials such as genuine leather bands, fabric and leather straps adorned with wooden pearls. Staying true to the "natural" design all watches are analogue, which I really like.
Diesel Watches
I've always liked the look of Diesel watches, especially their chunkier designs. Diesel watches were actually specifically designed to appeal to the young, urban dweller who loves a casual fashion style. Diesel have worked together with Mexican-American tattoo artist Mister Cartoon and they have brought out their own take on Batman gadgets when they released a Chronograph inspired by The Dark Knight Rises.
Casio Watches
I remember getting a Casio watch for my 16th birthday. I can't recall which model it was but I do remember that I was ever so chuffed and I have liked their watches since. Like Kahuna watches, Casios are very affordable and look stunning. Those are the two main criteria I look for in a watch! They come in a huge range of colours and I really like their digital designs.
All these watch brands are available on www.watchdepot.co.uk. They are an official stockist of all three brands so you can be sure that their product is the genuine thing.
Innovations Of Rolex In Calgary
Consumers are generally quite fond of purchasing high quality, luxurious items and accessories from well-known brands. Having the perfect timepiece on one's arm is considered as the best finish to the perfect outfit which is why many consumers are always on the lookout for the best watches possible. Those who are interested in high-end, luxury watches will want to consider purchasing a Rolex in Calgary due to the fact that Rolex is a well-known brand, and has dominated the watch industry for quite some time now. The Rolex in Calgary are a bit more expensive in comparison to other brands; however, based on the quality that is received, purchasing a Rolex is well worth it, and most consumers with a Rolex in Calgary will find that their watch is not only valuable due to the amount of precious metals and stones that it contains, but also useful. The Rolex watches are able to withstand wear and tear quite well, and the classic design will allow these timepieces to literally stay in style for years to come.
There are many reasons to purchase a Rolex in Calgary. In addition to style and value, Rolex is a great brand due to the numerous different innovations that it has made in the market. Not only is Rolex continuously innovating new designs and approaches to timepieces, Rolex is considered to be a classic brand, and will be well-known even in the future. Rolex watches can be passed on from generation to generation, and the value of the watches will only increase.
Rolex in Calgary is famous for its innovation in creating waterproof watches. Face it, watches are exposed to the environmental elements, and will constantly get wet or be exposed to water. Unlike many other watches and electronics that will be affected by the water damage, Rolex will stay in good condition. The first waterproof watch was made in 1926 by Rolex, and is called the "Oyster". Rolex is also the first watch company to design the waterproof case that will stay waterproof even in conditions of under 100 meter of water. This means that those who are going for a light swim will be able to sport these beautiful watches without having to worry that it will be damaged by the water.
The Rolex in Calgary has also been known to be the first wristwatch company to design a watch capable of automatically changing the day and the date on the dial. The Rolex Datejust made in 1945 and the Rolex Day-Date made in 1956 are two watches that have been known to be designed with this automatic trait in mind. This is great for consumers who are more interested in placing the least amount of care possible in the watches, and having the watches perform the services needed. The Rolex watches in Calgary are also perfect for those who do business in two different locations as the watches will be able to show two time zones in one as shown in the Rolex GMT Master made in 1954.
Rolex is a revolutionary brand that spends most of its time inventing new designs and new approaches that will only enhance the wristwatch industry. Not only are they the epitome of luxury and elegance, the designs that they sport are considered to be extremely classy, and will be able to match with almost any outfit on the market. Those who are interested in purchasing a Rolex in Calgary will not regret their decision. There are many different variations and styles to choose from which will allow consumers a wider range of prices, and a wider range of results when being matched with outfits. Most of the Rolex watches made from precious metals and stones are quite popular, and will appeal to most consumers.
Reasons Why I Dig Large Paving Slabs
A few years ago, I noticed that my paving slabs were starting to look old, this wasn't just from the age of the patio pavers I had placed ten years or more ago, but because they were starting to become damaged. This is partially because of the changing of the season, that I drive my lawn tractor over them a lot, and because I never bothered to waterproof the stones at all after I put them in.
I put the renovation of our patio off for a few years now, but I decided that this season, I had to bit the bullet, and rebuild it. I was put off by the remembrance of the pain in the butt it had been to arrange all of those random looking stones back when I put in the first patio. It was an experience I wanted to avoid this time at all costs. The solution I came up with was to use large paving slabs instead, so I went out to buy some and had a friend help me install them.
I could not believe how little time it took to put the slabs in, after removing the old stones, all we had to do was add a bit of sand in some cases before we put the stone down, and then leveled the stones. This is, of course because the sand on gravel base I had built up under the patio the first time was still in good shape. We did tamp it down again just to be safe, but I think that actually wasted my $80 rental fee since I don't think that it was needed.
With the help of my trusty lawn tractor, and its front end loader attachment, we could easily move the heavy slabs into place, pick them up if needed, and set them down again. It actually saved a lot of time compared to my old patio, where I had to find the pattern one piece at a time, and then find each new piece out of the pile that I needed next, and only then putting it in its final place.
We started at 8 in the morning, and finished started into "refreshments" at 3:30 in the afternoon; this was after we brought back the equipment I had rented. When I did my earlier patio, in the same spot, with the same friend, it took us just as long to find the pattern (and that was after the prep work for the base was already completed), that day we finished at around 8 or 9 in the evening.
The other reason I love my large paving slabs over my old ones is the look. All those random patterns in the old one looked neat for a while, but all those edges just made sweeping nearly impossible without removing much of the sand in the joints. With these large stones, I can just sweep to the edges of each one when needed which makes cleanup a lot easier. Plus, there is just something awesome about big chunks of stone in your back yard, I feel manlier just for having them.
If you are looking for a new patio, or to replace an old one, I would highly recommend using large paving slabs over any alternative product. If you can get something to do the heavy lifting for you, it is actually quite an easy job that you can be proud of for years to come.
Why You Need To Back Up Your Computer
We have an old file cabinet sitting in my kids bedroom. It's our manual "hard drive" that will never fail. Sure, it has a few moving parts like sliding drawers. More than likely, I will never loose the important information unless my house burns down. Probably should buy a fire safe too! The file cabinet is very secure and I am not afraid of it crashing like my computers. Whether you use Windows, Mac, or Linux, you need to back up your computer online or with a reliable external hard drive. One day, you will fall victim to either hard drive failure or a viscous attack from a virus or Malware.
I cannot tell you how often our Windows and Mac OS computers have crashed at home. Hard drives have died. Every Windows OS machine that I have ever owned has been attacked by viruses, Malware, and spyware. Did I have them backed up? Usually not. I learned the hard way by loosing everything.
I'm a computer geek, and one issue I have all the time with my friends and family is, the famous, "A stinking virus hijacked my computer and all our family vacations and baby pictures are inside!'. All those precious photos like graduation, senior ball, the honeymoon, or the baby pictures that were going to back up are now held without ransom.
Many people think and individual hacked into their computer to tick them off. Rest assured, it's not the case. Viruses are no respecter to your position in society. I bet both George W. and President Obama have been hit with computer viruses at some point in their careers. With or without some type of protection, you will get a virus if you are running Windows OS. If you have any type of computer that has a hard drive, it will eventually fail.
There Are 3 Types Of Hard Drives On The Market
- Hard drives that have not failed.
- Hard drives that are going to fail.
- Solid state hard drives.
The third choice, a solid state hard drive is the wave of the future if you want to keep your data safer. A solid state hard drive usually will never fail. New Egg and Amazon sell solid state hard drives at discount prices. It's worth installing one on your laptop or desktop system if you have a hard drive failure. There are no moving parts to wear out. The hard drive that came with your computer is as out dated as an incandescent light bulb.
Even computers with solid state hard drives can experience failure such as the proverbial cup of coffee spilled on the keyboard of your laptop. This usually means instant death of your computer. At
How To Back Up Your Computer
The best way to back up your computer is by using an external hard drive and backing it up every time that you use it. You can get a 1 TB external Western Digital Passport hd shipped from Amazon for under $100. I run Mac OS, Windows, and Linux OS. I have a lot of computers running. It's a pain in the rear to keep them running. I use external hard drives for all my computers. Fortunately, I run Windows in a virtual environment because when it eventually fails, I can simply delete the bad file and restore through my virtual back up.
I don't care what OS you are using, a hard drive is a hard drive, and eventually it will die. Even if the hard drive does not die and you are using Windows OS, your computer will eventually get infected with a virus, Malware, or spyware. You need to have your entire system backed up. If you are lazy like most people including yours truly, I would use an online backup service like Mozy.
5 Reasons Why You Should Use An Online Computer Back Up Service
If you are like most people, you are going to wait until later to back up. Usually, this person backs up their computer once a year and never when they need it.
Online computer backup is remote and secure. If your hard drive ever fails, online back up services like Mozy have multiple backups of your data.
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The Many Benefits of a Softside Waterbed
When I was twelve years old, I was still sleeping on the same mattress I had slept on at four. It was starting to sink, and my back ached every morning. My parents finally decided it was time for an upgrade. At the time, a neighbor was giving away a hardside waterbed, so my parents took it and it became mine. They were hoping that the waterbed would be better for my back, and that the built-in drawers underneath the mattress would eliminate the need for a dresser in my room. And, of course, the price couldn't be beat. I wasn't expecting to love the waterbed as much as I did. I was a bit chilly the first night I slept on it, but once the water had finally heated up, it was pretty much heaven.
My back pain went away, and I felt so much more rested in the mornings. However, there were a few things I really didn't like about the hardside waterbed. The first thing was the movement. I had a tendency to toss and turn for as much as an hour before falling asleep at night, and each turn sent waves through the mattress. I found this somewhat annoying, and wondered what it would be like to share a waterbed with another person. I swore I'd never do that. I also hated putting the sheets on. My mom had to buy these special kind of waterbed sheets, and they were such a hassle. They were constantly coming loose, and putting them back on was quite the chore. Getting in and out of the bed was awkward, and I was always nervous about puncturing the bladder. I also hated the way it looked. The huge, dark, oak wood frame reminded me of the 1980′s. After I left home, I went back to spring mattresses for a while. I missed the support of my waterbed mattress, but that was about the only thing I missed. Then, when I was mattress shopping for my new condo, I discovered softside waterbeds. I don't know why I had never heard of them before, but they were the perfect solution to my waterbed woes.
Softside waterbeds have a water-filled bladder on the inside, just like hardside waterbeds, but are surrounded by a mattress cover held in place by foam bolsters. What's more, you can choose from a variety of mattress cover options, including memory foam and latex foam. You can set up your softside waterbed just like your spring mattress bed, and no one would ever know the difference. I purchased my own softside waterbed, took it home, and set it up. I was able to fill it easily, and loved the discreet, low-voltage heater. When it came time to put the sheets on, I was happy to find that I could use regular sheets instead of the special waterbed ones.
Since softside waterbeds come in the same sizes as traditional mattresses, I was able to use the sheets I already had in my closet.The bed looked beautiful in my room. I was able to use my own headboard, bedding, and even a matching bed skirt. Getting in and out of the bed is a breeze, and the thick mattress cover keeps me from worrying about puncturing the bladder. And while I can still feel a bit of movement in the mattress when I move, it's nothing compared to the waves I used to experience in my old, hardside waterbed. If you love the support of a waterbed, but hate the bulk and inconvenience of the hardside variety, make the switch to a softside mattress. It's the best of both worlds.
Merrell Trail Glove Honest Review
I am no Johnny-Come-Lately when it comes to running shoes-especially this new term "barefoot running shoes". Let me make myself very clear, the only bare foot running shoes that exist on the planet are your own 2 feet. Barefoot running shoes is a marketing term created to sell you more shoes. I started running in in the mid '70′s and if anyone were running in barefoot running shoes, it was the baby boomer generation. Our running shoes had virtually no support. For most of my childhood, I donned cheap canvass shoes that are now being sold as a retro fashion statement.
So what's the big deal about the Merrell trail glove. Nothing. This is what makes the shoe so fantastic to run in. If you are like myself and love to run barefoot on a nice smooth city sidewalk or o through a fresh manicured park with green grass, then these shoes are not for you. But on the other hand, if you also enjoy trail running, but were not born with leather tough feet, then the Merrell trail glove is probably for you. It's become my everyday shoe for running around town too.
If you are looking to get a good deal on these shoes, check out Back Country as they are leaders in outdoor gear and offer a life time satisfaction guarantee on all of their equipment. I paid less than $100 for my Merrell Trail gloves.
Say Goodbye To Phone Contracts With An Unlocked Phone
Thinking of looking to terminate a two year mobile phone commitment because you want a new cell phone, but you can't cancel your contract without getting charged hundreds of dollars? Have you busted a cell phone and have to get one at a ridiculous price because you're not eligible for a new phone for a while yet? Many of these are common problems that are solved by getting an unlocked mobile phone. Unlocked phones are smart phones that are "unlocked" from the software settings a carrier adds to the SIM card, to make your account restricted against defecting to a different service. If you have an unlocked phone, this unlocked unit is able to accept the SIM card to change your phone with no restriction.
When you buy an unlocked handset, though, you can clip in your current SIM card from your former handset, and find it works in your new unlocked handset. You do not have to fill out a replacement contract with your carrier or sign any additional new agreement terms, such as adding to the current term of the contract, or paying more for a new plan. When your Android phone gets broken, you can simply take the SIM card and put it into your new unlocked phone, and continue with the same carrier in the replacement phone. It's also useful if you just don't want your current phone any longer, and want to purchase a new phone, but you haven't qualified to be upgraded yet.
Sometimes this type of benefits of unlocked phones may mean an unlocked mobile phone could be expensive. When you buy an unlocked smart phone, though, you re not trapped with any particular service plan. So, you might save on the service plan over time.
Another alternative to spending hundreds of dollars on a new phone is to buy an ATT GoPhone or similar from another carrier. You can pull out the SIM card that comes with the phone an insert your own. I cracked the LCD on my Iphone and needed an phone until I fixed Iphone. I bought a cheap $30 GoPhone for my wife and borrowed it and dropped in my SIM card. It worked great! I heard that you can also drop a GoPhone SIM card in your Iphone and use it as a dollar a day cell phone with no contract! If you want the data package, you add that too. There will not be a contract either. Your Iphone needs to be unlocked for this to work. If your contract is about expire, consider doing this so you are not locked into the monthly fees.
Find out more about unlocked cell phones, including unlocked Android phones, by going online at stores like Amazon to explore more unlocked smartphone sales.
Confessions Of A Coffee Snob
Are you tired of pumpkin pie lattes and double skinny carmel macchiatos? I know that coffee is supposed to taste good, but drowning it in fake chocolate syrup and artificial flavors is taking things a little too far. I jokingly call one coffee company Fivebux because you cannot leave the place without spending at least 5 bucks on what I consider a lousy cup of burned coffee. You almost have to drown it with a few bags of white sugar and cream to mask the bitter taste.
I started drinking coffee as a teenager when we used to hang out at this 24 hour restaurant called Perkins Cake And Steak. They offered a bottomless cup of coffee for about a quarter. We drank the coffee for the caffeine content only. It tasted so bad that it probably would have made a good battery cable terminal cleaner.
I later acquired the taste for good coffee when my sister returned from Brazil after studying there for a year. She continually proselytized us on the virtues of coffee. We drank it strong and black.
After graduating from college, I moved to California and worked for a computer chip company that supplied their employees with commercial grade grinders, cappuccino machines, and Peet's coffee rather than the run of the mill tasteless coffee service coffee. I came from a part of the country where good coffee was either Folger's or Maxwell house. It was kind like the fight between GM & Ford or Democrats versus Republicans. You only had 2 viable choices.
I have to admit, it took me a while to get into Peet's coffee. It was dark roasted and really smelled fresh. I needed cream or milk with Peet's coffee. Within a week or two, I was hooked and not only needed a cup of coffee to ward off the caffeine withdraw head ache, I started liking this dark roast coffee. Screw the Democrats and Republicans-I went independent or so I thought. I began to evangelize the world about dark roasted coffee. There just was not any reason to drink the wimpy light roasted crap.
I was on a roll with this dark roasted coffee gospel. Then I woke up one morning and had an epiphany. Whether I drank Starbuck's or Peet's, all this dark roasted coffee tasted burned. It was bitter and I could not stand to drink it. I started searching the Internet for the best roasted coffee and I stumbled on Blue Bottle Coffee in the Bay Area of California. The owner and master roaster of Blue Bottle Coffee roasted his coffee in micro batches. It reminded me of the micro beer breweries that were popping up all over the West coast.
I was ready to put in my first ever Internet order for light roasted coffee. I remember going into work for the morning. My sergeant called me into his house and said "we need to talk". My heart skipped a beat or two. He said "I noticed that you have been looking at coffee beans on the Internet". Busted! "Have you ever thought of roasting your own coffee beans"? Obviously my answer was no. He explained to me that he roasts his own and that I should think about roasting my own. Considering that I may get written up for not obeying a direct order, I purchased a Toastmaster hot air corn popper and a small weber meat thermometer and was ready to roast my own coffee. I just needed to order the green coffee beans. Fortunately, one of the largest home coffee roasting companies in the US is located in Oakland,
California, so I put in my first order and started roasting my own coffee.
I have not looked back. I will only buy roasted or drip coffee when there is nothing else available. I take my hot air popper with when I travel.
I am a coffee snob.
How to Buy a Conical Burr Coffee Grinder
I grind a lot of coffee in my home, probably because I've been both a professional barista and a home barista for years, I blog about coffee, I talk about coffee, I play with coffee – it's kind of an obsession for me. Needless to say, if making high quality, well extracted coffee is something that interests you it's pretty clear that you will need a conical burr grinder.
Why Conical Burrs?
Let's get this straightened out before anything else. Blade grinders don't grind coffee, they smash it so that it looks grounds. Yeah, sure, it's better than nothing – but if you want to make good coffee than you need to get a conical burr grinder. I write a blog about coffee and I have always put a huge emphasis on the grinder that you buy. It's more important than the brew method you choose, it really is. I guarantee that I make better coffee with a burr grinder and a drip pot than I do with a blade grinder and an Aeropress or any other coffee brewing apparatus.
So What Do I Look For?
A couple of things, it's actually quite simple.
- Conical burrs. Did I mention how important conical burrs are? They are – don't buy a grinder that doesn't have them.
- And automatic safety shut off. When I first got into making coffee I didn't put any emphasis on this, but over years of making tremendous messes in my kitchen as well behind the bar in professional settings, I have to say, finding a grinder that won't grind without the bean hopper in place is a great find. Trust me on this.
- How many adjustment settings it has. This is debatable and completely subjective – some people want a grinder with few settings because this allows for simplicity as well as absolute consistency. However, others (myself included) want as many grind settings as they can so that everything can be customized for a plethora of different brew methods. The more advanced your coffee skills, the more grind settings you will want – so if you're just getting started, you will be happy with a simple Krups or Baratza with ten settings or fewer.
Finding a good burr coffee grinder isn't difficult, ultimately, the decision making is up to you. Just follow these basic guidelines and you'll be headed in the right direction. If you have any questions, visit me at my blog www.vvlgar.com – we're always happy to help people make awesome coffee.


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Superior RoomMax Occupancy: 3 guests (up to 2 children)
Baan Rim Ping 2 - Two BedroomsMax Occupancy: 4 guests (up to 1 child, 1 infant)
Baan Rim Ping 1 - Three BedroomsMax Occupancy: 6 guests (up to 1 child, 1 infant)
Get an overview of this hotelFamily-friendly Mae Rim hotel in Don Kaeo with restaurant
A family-friendly stay in Mae Rim awaits you at The Imperial Chiang Mai Resort & Sports Club. You'll be 9.1 km (5.7 mi) from Chiang Mai National Museum and within a 20-minute drive of other popular attractions like Chiang Mai City Arts & Cultural Center and Chiang Mai Zoo. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, and a poolside bar.
TVs with satellite channels are featured in all 48 rooms, and you can enjoy free WiFi, balconies, and coffee/tea makers. Nice touches to enhance your stay include slippers and free toiletries. Room service, free bottled water, and in-room massages are also available.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
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Hotel Amenities
In addition to an outdoor pool and a children's pool, The Imperial Chiang Mai Resort & Sports Club provides a sauna and a fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access.
This 3.5-star property offers access to a business center and a meeting room. This family-friendly hotel also offers an arcade/game room, multilingual staff, and a garden.
- 24-hour front desk
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Arcade/game room
- Total number of rooms - 48
- Number of floors - 3
- Tennis on site
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Fitness facilities
- Free WiFi
- Bar/lounge
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- Garden
- Business center
- One meeting room
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- Multilingual staff
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- Outdoor pool
- Children's pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Arcade/game room
- Playground on site
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free parking nearby
Room Amenities
- Balcony
- Air conditioning
- Climate control
- Access via exterior corridors
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free bottled water
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Turndown service
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Slippers
- Shower/tub combination
- Satellite TV service
- Television
- Desk
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Free WiFi
- In-room massage available
- In-room safe
- Room service (limited hours)
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Where to Eat
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Olympic Pool Bar - Onsite bar.
The Garden View Terrace - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Nearby Activities
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Playground on site
- Racquetball/squash on site
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Check-out time is Noon
Payment types
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
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Casey Lawrence found out about his homecoming 18 hours before the first pitch.
The right-hander was with Class A Dunedin in Brevard County, Fla., when his phone rang around midnight.
The Blue Jays needed Lawrence to join Double-A New Hampshire for the second half of a doubleheader Saturday. The Fisher Cats happened to be in Reading.
Lawrence, an Albright College graduate, pitched five strong innings and helped New Hampshire defeat Reading 3-1 in 10 innings to salvage a split at FirstEnergy Stadium.
"It was fulfilling, I guess you could say," Lawrence said. "It was something I always put on the map when I started playing professionally - to get to this level and pitch here back at home."
The Fightin Phils won the opener of the day-night twinbill 4-2.
Lawrence showed no signs of fatigue despite a rough day of travel.
The 6-2, 170-pounder woke up at 5 a.m., flew from Melbourne, Fla., to Charlotte, N.C., for a layover before touching down in Philadelphia at about 1. He reached the ballpark 90 minutes later.
Despite the short notice, the Delone Catholic alum had about 30 supporters in attendance.
"I had a little extra adrenaline going," Lawrence said. "I had a lot of family and friends and coaches here. It gave me an extra boost."
Kelly Dugan's home run in the second inning was the only blemish for Lawrence, who allowed one run on five hits.
New Hampshire pulled out the nightcap long after he left the game. Adam Loewen's two-run double snapped a 1-1 tie in the 10th.
Lawrence provided support for a tired staff. The Fisher Cats were scrambling for pitching due to having the extra game on the schedule.
"For Casey to go those five innings was big," manager Gary Allenson said. "There weren't any first-game jitters here, that's for sure. He did a great job."
The Fightin Phils took the opener when they scored twice in the sixth to snap a 2-2 tie. Maikel Franco, playing first base for the first time, belted his 13th home run in 60 Eastern League games. Zach Collier's RBI single put Reading in front 3-2.
Lawrence has carved out a pro career despite being undrafted out of a Division III school. Albright's all-time leader in strikeouts is near the end of his fourth season. He's 34-25 with a 3.52 ERA in 87 games.
Most of his time has been spent at Class A advanced or lower, so this was an opportunity to open some eyes.
"Every time I go out there I want to prove somebody wrong who doesn't believe I should be at this level, no matter where it is," Lawrence said.
Lawrence and Allenson said they don't know how long the pitcher will be with New Hampshire.
If it was just one start, he made it a good one.
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