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Real Spit: Plies has cranked out club hit after hit for the mainstream masses while being criticized for leaving his core audience at bay. Have no fear, the dynamic duo Plies and DJ Scream are here to restore order.
In an effort to keep his street audience content, Plies has released the 14-track street album You Need People Like Me, marking his official return to the mixtape circuit.
"It was all about going back to my ... mixtape foundation," said Plies from an Atlanta studio. "Hooking back up with a person [DJ Scream] that at the beginning of my career we made an antique of a mixtape together, me and the big homey Scream. To be able to adapt to the situation, bro, and give these streets as much material as we can give them but the right material at the same time, we feel like this mixtape was the perfect time. The streets were asking for it. You ain't gotta take it from me: Ask the streets who got the best mixtape."
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|Local handlers strut their stuff Saturday
|Written by Holyoke Enterprise
Phillips County Spring Fling Fun Match for dogs and their trainers was held at Holyoke City Park on Saturday, April 25. Originally scheduled for April 18, the match had to be postponed a week, due to inclement weather.
Open classes were available in Novice, Intermediate and Seniors, ages 14 and up, and included Obedience, Sub-novice A, B and C, Novice A and B and Rally-O Novice.
Adult classes were Showmanship and Sub-Novice A Obedience.
Showmanship classes are judged by how well the trainer is handling the dog, and if the two work together as a team. Rally Obedience, or Rally-O, is an obedience obstacle course that is scored by a judge who watches for a smooth performance, as well as skill in following the directions at each station.
High points award for the whole show was earned by Heidi Lengel of Burlington and her toy poodle. She received first place in the Sub-Novice Showmanship and Rally.
Showmanship first-place winners are as follows:
Megan Vieselmeyer of Holyoke with schnauzer, "Kipper"—Novice/Intermediate Showmanship.
Malika Frank of Wray with lab, "Butter"—Intermediate Showmanship.
Colleen Weaver of Haxtun with Australian Shepherd—Sub-Novice C and Senior Showmanship.
Rally-O results were based on a total 100 possible points. They are listed in order of placing with their scores:
Diane Webster of Holyoke, 97; Lengel, 88; Frank and Weaver (tie), 79; Vieselmeyer, 69.

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|Dr. Stucky to speak in Wray
|Written by Holyoke Enterprise
During the summer of 2011 and early spring of 2012, Denver Museum of Nature and Science excavated a site in Phillips County. The Museum team lead by Dr. Richard Stucky, the DMNS curator of paleocology and evolution, recovered a nearly complete vertebral column, part of a front leg, kneecaps, the skull and both tusks of a Stegomastodon from the Weis Site, named after the local landowner. This discovery may be the most complete one ever found in Colorado.
The fossils, which have been removed from the site, along with those of several smaller animals, will provide scientists with more information about life in Colorado more than 1.2 million years ago. The animals were found in deposits that look like an ancient river system, much like the South Platte River is today near Sterling. Stucky said the landscape probably had more trees and could have looked like the African Savanna.
Stucky will present an evening program for the community called Ancient Colorado Ecosystems: From Tropical Forest to Ice Age Mammal Communities on the Great Plains and across the Rocky Mountains on Monday, Nov. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Wray School Kitzmiller Auditorium.
The program will be about the overall prehistory of Colorado with special emphasis on local discoveries in Northeastern Colorado. The program is free to the public.
Stucky is curator of paleocology and evolution in the Department of Earth Sciences at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. He received his Ph.D. in anthropology in 1982 from the University of Colorado with a specialization in vertebrate paleontology. After completing a Rea Postdoctoral Fellowship of the Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh, Pa., in 1985 he became an assistant curator of vertebrate fossils at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History.
In 1989, Stucky became the curator of paleontology and chair of the Department of Earth Sciences at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. From 1989 to 1995, he was the science director for Prehistoric Journey, an $11.2 million exhibition on the history of life on earth at DMNS, which received the American Association of Museum's Curators Award in 1996.
He also has a keen interest in getting youth involved in science to lead them into a scientific career. He currently coordinates the Teen Science Scholar program at DMNS, which partners scientific researchers with youth to inspire a career in science
Stucky will also give a program: Fossil Elephants, Rhinos and Sabertooth Cats from the Great Plains of Eastern Colorado for middle and high school students during the day. This program will be directly about the discoveries that have been made in Yuma and Phillips counties including those near Wray and Holyoke.
He will tie in the exciting science that is found in the student's own backyard. These programs coincide with the Wray Museum's afterschool program: Bones, Bones, Bountiful Bones for students in second through sixth grade.
For more information about the upcoming program, contact the Wray Museum at 970-332-5063.
Holyoke Enterprise October 18, 2012


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Main Entrance, Sled Hill
Parcours Trail & Pavilion
2077 Newton St., Akron 44305
Eastwood Ballfields
1950 Eastwood Ave., Akron 44305
Pioneer Shelter & Trails
550 Frazier Ave., Akron 44305
6 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Click here for alerts and trail closures
Alder Trail leads through the woods to Alder Pond, where a cattail marsh provides good wildlife habitat. At the start of the trail, a short (half-mile, round trip) section earns Class B status and is good for users with wheelchairs, walkers, canes and strollers.
For a good workout, try this challenging hiking trail with numbered exercise stations.
Piney Woods
Although this trail is named for the many pines once planted in the park, they are giving way to a variety of other species through natural succession, including black cherries, oaks and tuliptrees.
Class A=Multipurpose B=Accessible* C=Basic D=Primitive** E=Bridle
Rating 1=Easy 2=Moderate 3=Difficult
*Flat, easy trail or section with asphalt or crushed limestone surface that meets or exceeds ADA requirements.
See Spree For All for more information about accessible trails. Click for OPDMD trails
** Rugged and challenging with uneven surfaces and steep, narrow routes
Goodyear Heights Metro Park opened in 1930 after land was donated by Akron's Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and the park district purchased 37 acres from resident Gilbert Waltz. During the Depression, Metro Parks acquired additional acres by paying delinquent taxes on surrounding properties. In the 1950s, the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company donated more land.
Thousands of pines and tulip trees were planted in the park. During World War II, Victory Gardens were planted along Newton Street on the former Waltz farm. In 1957, the Charles Goodyear Memorial Pavilion was constructed. It served as the park district's headquarters until 1974, when the offices were moved to Sand Run Metro Park.
Today, the pines planted in this 410-acre park are slowly giving way to black cherries, oaks and tuliptrees through natural succession. Elsewhere, beech trees, sugar maples, basswoods, pin oaks, red maples and blackgum trees grow. In the north-central section, acidic soils support sassafras and sarsaparilla, species that were once used in beverage making.
Along the edge of Alder Pond, a cattail marsh provides good wildlife habitat. The pond supports sphagnum moss and yellow birch trees, muskrats, nesting Canada geese and mallards. Late spring is a great time to view snapping turtles, some up to 20 pounds, basking in the sun. The park's woods are home to owls and other wildlife.
Goodyear Heights Metro Park features the Charles Goodyear Memorial Pavilion, Pioneer Shelter, a large play field, hiking trails and areas for fishing, cross-country skiing and sledding.


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She earned her B.A. in French at the University of Montana (1998 Distinguished Alumna Award), her M.A. in Romance Languages at the University of Washington, and her Ph.D. at the University of Wisconsin. Dr. Londré has taught at UMKC since 1978, with visiting professorships at Hosei University, Tokyo; Marquette University, Milwaukee; and lecture tours to universities in Hungary and France, including the Sorbonne. She was elected to the College of Fellows of the American theatre (Kennedy Center, Washington D.C.) in 1998 and to the National Theatre Conference in 2001. In 2001 she received the Outstanding Teacher of Theatre in Higher Education award presented by the Association for Theatre in Higher Education. She was the founding secretary of the Shakespeare Theatre Association of America. She often lectures on the Shakespeare authorship question and on Kansas City theatre history. Among Felicia Londré's fourteen books are Words at Play: Creative Writing and Dramaturgy (Southern Illinois University Press, 2005), which includes some of her program essays for Heart of America Shakespeare Festival. Her most important book is The Enchanted Years of the Stage: Kansas City at the Crossroads of American Theater, 1870-1929 (University of Missouri Press, 2007, 83 illustrations), which every Kansas Citian needs to read. It was awarded the Theatre Library Association's George Freedley Memorial Award at Lincoln Center in New York and Jackson County Historical Society's Education Award.


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Must-Try Burgers
by Julie Besonen, 02/15/2012
(From left) Burger at Five Leaves, photo by Kate Glicksberg • Bob's Burger at Butcher Bar, photo by Bradley Hawks
The American hamburger has built empires. As a people, we can't get enough of them. How else to explain why a burger is on nearly every menu in the City? Old-school renditions have a strong following at '21' Club and Peter Luger (where burgers are served only at lunch). Minetta Tavern's sensational Black Label burger has played a hand in the bistro's wild popularity. Back Forty's tasty, grass-fed beef patties are of the virtuous variety thanks to responsible sourcing. A custom blend of luscious Black Angus beef makes BLT Burger stand out, while the winning blend at Shake Shack is so lionized that the chain is spreading quicker than an overturned bottle of ketchup. Still others swear by the roadside-style Corner Bistro burger to satisfy late-night cravings. Naming the top five burgers in the City hasn't been easy. Take a look—you might find some surprises here in our roundup of our favorites.


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In company where I work there are two offices. One uses Windows with Exchange, the other one is dealing with developement and uses Linux workstations and has no collaboration suite yet.
The "Windows" office wants better contact with us, so they want us to join their Exchange based infrastructure - which is not very good solution, as we do not have any real working solution to connect to Exchange for calendars, meetings and such (exchange connector for Evolution is rather crappy, and AFAIK does not work with newest Exchange).
Can Zimbra work with Exchange to share all the group calendars? So if somebody adds some meetings in their Outlook in the other office, we can use Zimbra to see those meetings in Zimbra webmail or in some CalDAV application?


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Many designers seek inspiration in the initial stage of a project to get their creative juices flowing and/or to get updated with the latest trends in graphic design. With this post I would like to share some of the great designs that have inspired me in some way and hopefully something will inspire you to.
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What is your baby name criteria?
Re: What is your baby name criteria?
posted at 3/26/2010 8:37 AM EDTml--good luck with the whole name discussion. Ours went pretty easily, although we each nixed each other's first choices when we first discussed names before we knew the gender. (I liked August for a boy--nickname of Gus-- and he wanted Siobhan for a girl.) We were pretty much on the same page as you and your DH, and in the end using family names became our first priority. We named DS after his two grandfathers, first name is my dad's and middle name is DH's stepfather's.
Re: What is your baby name criteria?
posted at 3/26/2010 8:44 AM EDTWe're not expecting yet, but we've talked about making sure the first name sounds good with the last. No rhyming. No strange words created by putting them together.
Bethany Anthony, bad
Bethany Jones, good
Diah Bolical, bad
Diah Smith, still bad but I can't think of a better example
Re: What is your baby name criteria?
posted at 3/26/2010 9:48 AM EDTWe are going for something classic that doesn't date. Also, I like it to have a lot of nickname variations.
So if we have a girl, it'll be Elizabeth (nicknames Beth, Liz, Libby, Betty, etc).
For a boy we are not as certain. Batting around Edward (Eddie, Teddy, etc) and Robert (Robbie, Bobby, etc).
I also like William but a good friend wants to name her son that if she does have a son or ever gets married! LOL. I feel like Monica on friends! Did you see that one? When Rachel names her daughter Monica's chosen girls name. hehe
Re: What is your baby name criteria?
posted at 3/26/2010 9:56 AM EDTAh, naming...it's tough!
1. We had to find a name that all family members could pronounce, with my in-laws not speaking English, it was a tough one.
2. Represent both DH and my ancenstry
3. Meaning of the name was big with us too.
4. We also didn't want a super popular name, and wanted something that people here in the states can pronounce.
Then we ended up with DS's name, which was orignially going to be his middle name, it was the easiest pick for us, a great name in DH's language, and similar to my ancestry.
Our final naming structure went like this:
DH's name means "wise king" (his name is difficult to pronounce here in the states.)
DS's name means "intelligent little king"
We ended up, kinda, naming DS after DH but in a way that all family can pronounce DS's name. BUT DS' name is spelled closely to a very popular boy's name, so those who don't know him miss pronounce it. oh well!
We figure DS can chose to pronounce it however he likes when he grows up, or go with his middle name.
Re: What is your baby name criteria?
posted at 3/26/2010 10:15 AM EDTThis is a tricky thing for me. My DH is a number child meaning he, his father and grandfather all have the same name. He wants to name a potential son the same way to carry on the number tradition. I am torn, while I like DH's name it is freakin' confusing when we go to a large family thing, and often DH's name and say 'My NNN' and his father as "Big NNN". And I wonder if we have two sons (we would like two children) will the second boy feel slighted? Perhaps a silly concern but one that I have none the less. And if we do have a son and he carries on the number tradition will he feel saddled with the name? I know I kind of feel saddled by DH's name and it isn't even mine. I have talked to him about my reservations with carrying on the tradition and well we are still undecided but that is not a problem at the moment as at this point there is no 9 month deadline looming.
We are keeping a list of names that we like for both girls and boys and there are some that we just rule out because we don't like them for whatever reason. We are also of the mind to make sure that the initials don't spell something bad, and we like traditional/common spellings for names.
And I must confess I always wanted a specific girl name but it is my MIL's name and I just cannot do that. I love my MIL but I just cannot use her name.
Re: What is your baby name criteria?
posted at 3/26/2010 10:35 AM EDTAlso check that any nicknames sound good with the last name. We considered Gabriel, which sounded fine with a B. last name, but "Gabe B" was hard to pronounced so we nixed it.
We also nixed any names that were names of old boyfriends and girlfriends!
Also, I may be in the minority on this one, but I don't believe in using or not using a name just because someone else I know used it or thinks they might use it someday. We chose the name we liked and when friends were considering the same name said "It's a great name! Have at it!"
Re: What is your baby name criteria?
posted at 3/26/2010 11:37 AM EDTML - My friend's husband went one step further than no gender neutral names and said he would not entertain any "it's a girl, it's a boy, it's a dog" names.
Re: What is your baby name criteria?
posted at 3/26/2010 11:59 AM EDTHa Ha! sunshinemrs! I love the not a dog's name, because a friend of a close friend of ours named her son our dog's name! Admittedly, we named our dog after a character played by Keanu Reeves (whom I felt in this particular role had the intelligence of a golden retriever) but it still weirds me out every time I hear her talk about him.
Re: What is your baby name criteria?
posted at 3/26/2010 12:04 PM EDTWe've known what our first boy's name will be since we were dating: first name is my dad's name, middle name is my husband's grandfather. They're the two men who have had the greatest impact in our lives, and the name sounds pretty good together too!
Girls are so much harder. I am a big fan of names that are classic, and that can have nicknames. And we have eliminated the possibility of a name ending in "a" since our last name ends in "a" and it tends to sound weird.
We talk about names a lot, and are building our girl list. We already agreed that we don't want to know the baby's gender until his or her birthday, so it's fun to imagine what the possibilities are.
Re: What is your baby name criteria?
posted at 3/26/2010 12:14 PM EDTFor us, it couldn't be a name that would sound ridiculous in 70 years (of course, many popular names now might not sound as silly then, but I still grimaced at the thought of naming our baby with a cutesy name). We knew we were having a girl, and went with a variation of a popular classic name, but a few months after she was born, I saw her name on a list of "vintage" names. Um ... it's really NOT old-sounding. Go figure.
Re: What is your baby name criteria?
posted at 3/26/2010 12:16 PM EDTScorpio, My DH is a III, so I get what you are saying. I might be open to it, if we could use his middle name as the baby's nickname, but DH's middle name is my nephews name, so it's not really an option.
I guess luckily, DH did not have a good relationship with his dad and doesn't have much interest in continuing the naming trend.
Kargiver - good call on the name sounds. My husband has kind of a trick last name that leaves out many traditional options - James, and Charles and Robert (my dad's name) among them.
Miss Jones- I've been sweating my family members using my baby girl name for years now. If I can just make it through the next 5 months (and give birth to a girl) I'll be all set, but I know what you mean!
IPW - Ironically, "my" baby girl name is so popular right now I am having severe misgivings. But at this point, I can't even imagine a different name for my daughter- hard as I try.
Re: What is your baby name criteria?
posted at 3/26/2010 12:21 PM EDTWe have not even discussed names yet, as my DH is having the "first trimester superstition" and wants to wait. Of course, I have my own list that I've been building since before I was pg! I have 2 girlfriends who are also pg and we've agreed not to discuss names with each other just in case we are thinking of the same name - we don't want anyone to feel guilty about a name choice.
I'm having a pretty easy time coming up with girls names I like, but having a tough time with boys... I'm not a big fan of any of my family names, and all of the boys name I've ever really liked are already used by close friends! I don't know if I'd use one of those. And sunshinemrs - one of the boy names I like the most was the name of my friend's dog (who they had to give up for various reasons)!
Re: What is your baby name criteria?
posted at 3/26/2010 12:31 PM EDT
Our naming convention is pretty much what everyone here has mentioned, plus: the name must be "real" in both genesis and spelling; must not sound too yuppie/to-the-manor-born (no Tuppers or Worthington Kents or what-have-you) cannot end in an "i" for a girl (sorry, anyone i-ending names); must have a nickname available; first name is our choice, middle will be a family name. And by family I mean "MINE" as they will have DH's family name from the get-go.
Having said that, DH and I have agreed on both first & middle names since before we were even married (I went through an awful planning phase at one point; it's a wonder he stuck around), but I'm having doubts about the boy's name. We both loved it and still do, but in recent months a friend has named her son the same name, we moved into a new house and one of the boys next door has the same name, and I keep hearing/seeing it everywhere ... like the PB Kids catalogue, which is my "it's overplayed" red flag. Sigh. Thing is, we don't agree on any other boys names.
Re: What is your baby name criteria?
posted at 3/26/2010 1:59 PM EDTI wish you'd all take a page from Trouble30's book and out with the names, already. Trying to guess is giving me a headache.
Re: What is your baby name criteria?
posted at 3/26/2010 2:18 PM EDTYou guys all know about the Social Security Baby Names database, right? It can help you weed out too-popular names, and also find other similar ones. For example, if you like "Emma" but it's too popular, you can look at when it was last hugely popular -- the 1880s -- and check out other names from that decade, like Vera or Beulah (just kidding on Beulah though). Actually, the 1880s was a pretty wild time for baby names. Sophronia? Octavia?
Re: What is your baby name criteria?
posted at 3/26/2010 2:20 PM EDTWe named our boy/girl twins Aloysius and Merle.
Just kidding. Someone did, though. 1880s.
Re: What is your baby name criteria?
posted at 3/26/2010 2:23 PM EDTLOL Lemonmelon! I was wondering the same thing! This board is
anonymous anyway - what does it matter if you spit out some names you are considering? That's what I figure anyhow.
But if any of you take my names I will hunt you down!!!
Re: What is your baby name criteria?
posted at 3/26/2010 2:34 PM EDTBoys Name will probably be a combination of family names with a small variation. Very classic sounding.
Girls we are very torn...
1) no name already used in the family
2) no name of past relations (bye bye rachael)
3) no name that is everywhere (there goes a few choices)
DH likes more glamourous sounding names and I like plain names
Must be cute on a girl but also be pictured on a business card in the future and not a (stripp*r's biz card)
Re: What is your baby name criteria?
posted at 3/26/2010 3:20 PM EDTWe have a few criteria for our name
1. Has to be a different first letter than the first letter of our last name, our last name begins with an R and it's just a really strong letter so a RR name just sounded too harsh and matchy
2. I would prefer a 1-2 syllable first name, as our last name is 3, and it just starts getting long (although I am flexiable on this one)
3. A family name for the middle name
4. Do not want any super trendy names, but do not want an obscure name.
5. No funny spellings of a name
For girls right now we are thinking Peyton, Cadence, Kelsey
We're having a much harder time with boys, so far I think the only ones we are slightly in agreement on are Bryce and Seth
Re: What is your baby name criteria?
posted at 3/26/2010 3:55 PM EDTThanks for the SS site info, Lemon. Of course, the two girls names I like most right now are polar opposites - one is ranked 829 for 2008 and doesn't even appear again until 1964 (Matilda, with a nickname of Milly or Milla) and the other is 58th and has been very popular over the past few years (Zoe). The two boys names I like most right now are also in top 100 (Henry and Aiden).
Of course, I might change my mind about liking those tomorrow. :)
Re: What is your baby name criteria?
posted at 3/26/2010 4:26 PM EDTOh, duh -- I wasn't even trying to be cagey, am just spacy. These are the names I like:
Boys: Connor (DH's vote), Beckett, Baylor (I am alone on this one), Blake, Rory, Parker.
Girls: Abigail (DH's vote), Margaret, Brooke, Eleanor (totally alone on this one and my sister has told me she will KILL me if I even think about it, but I love it so), Olivia (DH has nixed this as well).
I think we could have up to two girls and one boy without me having to attempt the "my va[jayjay], my call," guilt trip.
Re: What is your baby name criteria?
posted at 3/26/2010 4:28 PM EDTa friend of mine with 3 now teenaged daughters offered this advice: how does it sound with "Supreme Court Justice" in front of it? Like SCJ Mary Smith... not to pressure the kid or anything but I thought it was a good test, if it works for that, she's probably all set for any kind of professional career
We didn't find out if DD was a boy or a girl until she arrived - DH was SO convinced she was a HE that we didn't have a girl name picked out until about 2 weeks before her arrival! This time, we ARE having a boy :)
Re: What is your baby name criteria?
posted at 3/26/2010 7:24 PM EDTAntimony79 --you're spitting in the face of comic book tradition by shunning the first initial/last initial matchup! How can your child ever be Spiderman if he is not first Peter Parker?
You guys might also like Nymbler -- you type in names you like and it gives you matches. I spent AGES on that site. Didn't find anything I liked, but had SO much fun.
A great cautionary website is Baby's Named a Bad, Bad Thing. I laugh just thinking about it! They have a section titled When You're in Love, the Whole World is Welsh.
I think that Elizabeth is the perfect name. It's dignified, the name of queens, and it has almost unmatched nickname potential. Unfortunately, I have a horrible sister named Elizabeth and although I don't associate her with the name (she goes by a nickname) I know that everyone would assume I named my kiddo after her. No way.
I wanted to name our daughter Jane. My husband thought that was the most boring name ever-- he wanted "Jersey." AS IF! We ended up naming her Theodora (we call her that, or Theo, or Teddy). We're just as pleased with it as can be -- it really suits her -- but of course my mom thinks we've done her a grave disservice and mutters darkly about her future being compromised by an overabundance of letters while the Bobs and Adas of the world surpass her. Which just goes to show that no matter what you do, someone out there is just dying to tell you that it's a mistake, so you might as well name the kid something you like and tell them all to stick it. Your kid will probably go to school with a bunch of Murgatroids and Degobas and Plas'Tiques anyway, so you'll have to really work at it to name them something too embarrassing. One of my friends has SIX names on her birth certificate -- her hippie parents let her choose her favorite when she "came of age." And she's doing quite well for herself, no harm done. Well, she does emote a lot. But it's charming.
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posted at 3/26/2010 9:38 PM EDTEzola - I cannot tear myself away from that Bad Baby Names site.
Re: What is your baby name criteria?
posted at 3/26/2010 10:11 PM EDTI know -- it's so good it brings tears to my eyes. I want to find the author and force her to hang out with me. Did you read the entry for Abeus yet? I think it's my favorite.


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I consider myself a trophy hunter. I will hunt hard for an above average trophy for the area I am hunting until it gets down to the wire. Then I will take an average sized animal. With that said I always take care of the meat and I eat what I kill. I believe it is disrespectful to kill an animal only for the antlers on it's head. I guess I like the challenge of pursuing a mature specimen. Also the animal has lived a good portion of its life and had a chance to pass on its genes. I will kill does for meat but I try to take the mature ones if possible.
I keep the antlers and display them on a plaque or I get the head mounted. Along with pictures it is the best way to remember the hunt and honor the animal. I don't feel as if it is bragging or boasting just a way of remembering.


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1970: Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young announced their breakup. They have regrouped several times, both with and without Neil Young.
1982: Guitarist Fast Eddie Clark left Motorhead in the middle of the band's U.S. tour. Brian Robertson, formerly of Thin Lizzy, was his replacement.
1987: Actress Rita Hayworth died at the age of 68.
1998: Frank Sinatra died of a heart attack in Los Angeles. He was 82.
Today's Birthdays: Movie producer George Lucas is 71. Actress Meg Foster ("Cagney and Lacey") is 67. Director Robert Zemeckis is 64. Musician David Byrne (Talking Heads) is 63. Actor Tim Roth is 54. Guitarist C.C. DeVille of Poison is 53. Singer Ian Astbury of The Cult is 53. Musician Fabrice Morvan of Milli Vanilli is 49. Bassist Mike Inez of Alice In Chains is 49. Singer Raphael Saadiq (Tony! Toni! Tone!) is 49. Actress Cate Blanchett is 46. Singer Danny Wood of New Kids on the Block is 46. Director Sofia Coppola (KOH'-pah-lah) ("Lost In Translation") is 44. Singer Natalie Appleton of All Saints is 42. Singer Shanice is 42. Actress Carla Jimenez ("Growing Up Fisher") is 41. Guitarist Henry Garza of Los Lonely Boys is 37. Musician/singer Ketch Secor of Old Crow Medicine Show is 37. Singer-guitarist Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys is 36. Bassist Mike Retondo of Plain White T's is 34. Actress Amber Tamblyn ("Joan of Arcadia") is 32. Actress Miranda Cosgrove ("iCarly") is 22.


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FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ga. -- Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kris Sperry positively identified the body of a woman found in a well in Franklin County as Bonnie Cooner.
According to John Bankead of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Dr. Sperry also determined that Cooner died from being strangled and from blunt head trauma.
On Sunday, investigators received information of the disappearance of a Cannon woman, which led Franklin County Sheriff's and GBI investigators to find a body in an abandoned well.
At that time, Bankhead said the body was tentatively identified as Bonnie Cooner, 33, who disappeared on January 28. Investigators began excavation of the well on Casey Road. They took Cooner's remains to the GBI Crime Lab.
Cooner was last seen by her boyfriend, Brent James Shubert, who was arrested early Sunday morning in South Carolina. Shubert is charged with murder and concealing a body. He remains in custody while awaiting extradition to Georgia.


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Proceeds from a quilt giveaway at Adams Bank and Trust are presented by Melanie Carman (right), retail branch manager in Grant, to mammography technician Sandie Kedrowski at Perkins County Health Services. The funds collected during October in celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month were earmarked for mammopads and cushions by PCHS Foundation Administrator Jody Snogren (left). Winner of the pink and white quilt was Bev Kreis of Grant. The quilt was created for the project by Joyce Pankonin of Imperial. (Photo by Jan Rahn)


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North Central College's Concert Winds embarked on its spring tour April 15-18, conducting clinics, performing at high schools, a university, on campus.
North Central College's Concert Winds ensemble, involving some 90 students, embarked on a spring concert tour in mid-April. The tour included performances and workshops at several local and Indiana high schools, a combined concert with Trine University's Wind Ensemble in Angola, Ind., and a final performance on North Central's campus.


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We don't usually suggest monsters for babies, but this is one sweet square-ish blue plush toy that is silky to the touch and not in the least monster-ish. He sports a mirror on his belly, stitched features, a striped tail and some very small discreet horns. The dangly striped arms have chewy textured hands and the hot pink. The body has a crisp crinkle sound to attract baby's attention. There is nothing scary about this very friendly so-called monster. It resembles some of the Ugly dolls more than any monster we have seen. Newborn & up.
Age: Infants. Award Year: 2012.
Choose a predominantly hot pink or blue set of ring or dumbbell rattles. These are classic rattles that have been updated many times, but the basic shapes are exactly on the mark for baby. There are patterns for visual stimulation, textures to interest little hands, and quiet rattle sounds that are not too loud. In other words, this is just right.
SNAP: Use these colorful rattles for tracking games and early interactions. At first you will do all the actions to get a reaction. These are easy to grab and fit well in little hands when your child is ready to reach out and take hold of things.
Age: Infants. Award Year: 2012. Click here to purchase the product on Amazon.com.
Finding toys that are just right for sitting up babies and toddlers can be difficult. The Cruise and Groove Ballapalooza fills the bill. You'll need space for this large "making something happen" toy that both older babies and toddlers will enjoy exploring. There are two different ways for the big balls to go from the top of the structure to the base. Of course at first, you'll be making it happen--but soon enough your toddler will enjoy making the balls drop again and again. The small green "gate" will be another aspect of the toy your child will enjoy pushing back and forth. There is also an arch for babies to go under. There is music that happily you can turn off and still enjoy the toy. A definite plus in our book. The tripod design of the base makes the toy steady but of course a cruising baby will still need a watchful hand. Our older toddler twin testers loved how the ball could be placed at the top so that it bounces off a platform onto the ramp: "high marks for innovative design." Comes with 8 oversized balls so if two end up under the sofa, you're not out of business.
SNAP: This is big enough to satisfy slightly older kids who may not have the dexterity for more complex ball runs and tracks. Though our testers found this pretty steady, you may want to stabilize it with some tape to the floor. This is not just a good social toy that two or more can use, it is a great hands on setting for dexterity, tracking, color concepts and language.
Age: Infants, Toddlers. Award Year: 2012. Click here to purchase the product on Amazon.com.
Talk about making things happen, this is it! Touch the flowers and set off the music and lights and sounds. There is no right or wrong way to make this work. We really like the musical selections, not because they ar classic melodies, but the quality of the sound is excellent! That alone sets this toy apart from all too many of the so-called musical toys for tots. There are several modes of play to explore: the scale, animal sounds, silly ones and pure music. The tote handle will please toddlers who like carrying their favorite toys as they move from one room to another. This does have a volume control and teaches kids about cause and effect as well as empowering them to make music. 6 months & up.
SNAP: For all the reasons above, this is a pleasing and interesting toy for learning about cause and effect and giveing children a sense of power, by making things happen. It has a lot of sensory play value.
Age: Infants, Toddlers. Award Year: 2012. Click here to purchase the product on Amazon.com.
A bright yellow rattle has an easy to grab hollow body and a head with two ribbon "ears." Turn it over and there's a small peek-a-boo unbreakable mirror. The ring shape body has ridges and chewy parts. Also from Chicco, a Baby Mouse rattle with a turning wheel and chewy tabs.
Age: Infants. Award Year: 2012.
These black and white puppies, an 18-inch or 8-inch squeaker will grab the attention of newborns and continue to please for a long time ahead. Like the other Baby Long Legs from the same maker, these dolls are a lovely combination of knit and plush. The big one is totally on the mark for toddlers who like a big but light enough huggable to drag about. The photo of this soft cuddly doll with long legs and arms and floppy ears does not really convey just how cute it is. The legs are not rigid or wired, but soft and easy for little ones to grasp. The features are stitched and baby safe. There is also a grey elephant version as well as a pink mouse and a pink or blue bunny. Also adorable, Baby Long Legs Squeakers, Puppies, Bunnies, Elephants and Pink Mouse ($12.99 each) 8-inch miniatures of the bigger dolls that are good for tracking games and will be easy for baby to clutch and carry. Baby safe and machine washable. All ages.
SNAP: We suggest the Baby Long Legs Squeaker from this collection. Use the small high contrast black and white pup for tracking games. It is eye catching and the squeaker inside will attract baby's listening as well as visual attention. Soft,safe and totally cleanable for infants and toddlers.
Age: Infants, Toddlers. Award Year: 2012. Click here to purchase the product on Amazon.com.
Amazing play value has been rolled into one fabric ball. For newborns, the high contrast images printed on the fabric ball will be interesting to gaze at. They have used faces, targets, and patterns that will attract the visual attention of infants. The panels of the ball are piped with bright satin with lots of colorful ribbon taggies. Give it a shake to hear the jingling bell. This is one of those wonderful fabric toys that plays to all the senses and invites you to play early socializing games with your sitting up baby. A terrific gift for a baby shower or first visits. Marked for 6 months but this will be good as visual stimulation long before baby can reach out and touch.
Age: Infants, Toddlers. Award Year: 2012. Click here to purchase the product on Amazon.com.
Our parent tester aptly described this electronic turtle as a night light with spa music. It is a purple fabric turtle with a light in the clear plastic shell. Put it on a cabinet in baby's room and the wave-like light will reflect on the ceiling while two tunes of quiet spa music play. It will turn off automatically after 23 minutes. This does not go in the crib. Newborn and up.
Age: Infants, Toddlers. Award Year: 2012. Click here to purchase the product on Amazon.com.
Beep, beep! A little wooden yellow school bus with finger holes for easy grasping. It has no sounds, except the sounds you and your little one provide. Scaled for early games of pretend, this is a good choice for crawling babies 10 months & up.
SNAP: The finger holes on this little vehicle makes it easier for grasping than others.
Age: Infants, Toddlers. Award Year: 2012. Click here to purchase the product on Amazon.com.
We love the many various forms of these cozy toys. Easy to grasp, soft and comforting. Look for the new Cozy sets that are coming soon with two super soft cozy dolls in a pack($20). That way, if one goes missing you have a replacement. Choose from the Bunny, Cat, or Dog Cozy. These are the kind of unstuffed easy-to-clutch �lovies� that babies often find a great comfort to hold as they make the transition to sleep.
SNAP: Comfort toys need to be easy to wash and to hold. These soft bodies dolls are easier for children with physical challenges to grasp.
Age: Infants, Toddlers. Award Year: 2012. Click here to purchase the product on Amazon.com.
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The driver, 28 and drunk, swerved his Chevy minivan into Lester Stocker's front yard just after midnight on May 21, 2010, toppling a rock wall, hitting a parked truck and landing just 8 feet from the home where Stocker slept with his 6-week-old son.
"It was one of the scariest moments of my life," said Stocker, of Covington, who is still trying to clean up $12,000 of property damage.
What he and the police who responded didn't know was that the driver, DeShawn Williams, had been arrested for drunken driving nearly three months earlier, but prosecutors hadn't gotten around to filing charges.
Surprisingly, cases like Williams' are not uncommon in King County.
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A Seattle Times analysis of District Court records found hundreds of cases in recent years in which a driver reoffended while awaiting charges in a much-earlier DUI arrest.
One reason: The King County Prosecutor's Office typically takes nearly three months to file DUI charges, according to the analysis.
The statewide norm is three days.
Seattle city prosecutors usually file DUI charges within a day or two of arrest. Prosecutors in Pierce and Snohomish counties often take two or three weeks to bring charges in their courts.
The median for King County prosecutors is 84 days, according to the analysis of resolved cases filed between January 2009 and March 2013. In several instances, charges were filed just days before the two-year statute of limitations expired.
In one case, a driver got pulled over for DUI three times while waiting eight months to be charged in an initial arrest.
State lawmakers are focusing on delays in filing DUI charges as part of a broader overhaul of drunken-driving laws in the aftermath of high-profile fatal crashes attributed to intoxicated drivers.
"It's the old justice delayed is justice denied. This is a major public-safety issue," said state Sen. Mike Padden, R-Spokane Valley, the Senate sponsor of a bipartisan bill that would, among other provisions, require charges within three days for DUI defendants with a previous drunken-driving conviction.
Filing charges more quickly brings the suspected drunken driver before a judge who can impose pretrial conditions, such as an alcohol-sensing ignition-interlock device. It can also mean quicker punishment and a chance for treatment for those found guilty.
The Times analysis indicates the delay between arrest and filing of charges looms larger in King County District Court than almost anywhere else.
King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg said his office tries to file charges quickly but faces a large caseload and limited resources, especially after recent budget cuts.
He also blamed law enforcement and the court itself for delays.
Those entities, however, pointed back to Satterberg's office. District Court chief presiding Judge Corinna Harn said the court is "frustrated" with how slowly county prosecutors move.
One explanation appears to be a prosecutor's office policy to amass and review all evidence before filing charges. In some other jurisdictions, such as the city of Seattle, prosecutors file charges based on preliminary evidence and refine the case later.
Satterberg said filing charges quickly doesn't necessarily improve public safety.
"The notion that because someone has been charged, then they're all of a sudden going to follow the law again, is not necessarily true," he said.
One example he noted: The alleged drunken-driver charged with killing two pedestrians and injuring two others in North Seattle this spring had a suspended license and apparently ignored orders to get an interlock device after previous DUI arrests.
4,000 DUI cases a year
The King County prosecutors handle about 4,000 DUI cases each year from arrests by the Washington State Patrol and other agencies on state highways and many areas outside Seattle. The cases are all filed in District Court.
Seattle city prosecutors, meanwhile, file roughly 1,200 cases annually in Seattle Municipal Court from arrests on city streets.
To see how each jurisdiction handles DUIs, consider the case of a 26-year-old Bellevue man.
He got pulled over by a state trooper on suspicion of DUI on Interstate 90 early June 30, 2011, according to court documents.
King County Prosecutor's Office spokesman Dan Donohoe said the office received the trooper's report a week later. Prosecutors spent six weeks reviewing the case before deciding to file charges, he said.
The case then went to another prosecutor's office employee for "processing," which Donohoe said includes making sure names and dates of birth in the paperwork are correct. That took another six weeks.
Finally, prosecutors filed charges Oct. 3 — 95 days after the arrest.
Meanwhile, the 26-year-old man got pulled over Aug. 11 on Green Lake Way, in a case under the jurisdiction of the Seattle City Attorney's Office.
Prosecutors there filed charges the next day.
Seattle Prosecutor Rachel Cormier Anderson said city police give court dates when arresting drivers for DUI. Formal charges typically come the next day, often based on officer observations and breath tests alone, she said.
Once charges are filed, an arraignment is required within two weeks. That's when a judge can order pretrial conditions. It can take months — even years — after that for cases to be decided in court, but filing gets the process started.
"Speed is something we've really prioritized," said Anderson, because "when people are out and have things pending, it's a dangerous time."
Satterberg said his office is more cautious than Seattle's, in part because King County District Court judges have higher standards for what is required at initial hearings and defense attorneys are aggressive.
"We work hard to have our cases as airtight as possible before we face the obstacles before us in court," said Ian Goodhew, Satterberg's deputy chief of staff.
Goodhew and Satterberg also blamed law-enforcement officers who they said can take time to submit reports and court administrators who they said try to spread out their workload by limiting filings.
And Satterberg said his office has been quicker lately in bringing charges.
In 90 percent of recent cases, he said, his staff completed its filing review within two weeks after getting the incident report from law enforcement.
The leader of the State Patrol's impaired-driving section and the court's chief presiding judge said any delays lie with prosecutors.
Lt. Rob Sharpe said the State Patrol doesn't do anything differently in King County than anywhere else in the state, where cases are typically filed sooner.
And Harn, the presiding judge, said: "There is no lag time once it gets to the courthouse. It does not exist."
"No-win situation"
Shelly Baldwin, of the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, said delays between arrest and charges are harmful because studies show that "punishment needs to be swift and sure in order to have a really good (deterrent) effect."
Bill Kirk, a DUI defense attorney in Seattle, said delays can cause other problems by leaving defendants in limbo, triggering confusion and making it harder for both sides to track down witnesses.
"It's a no-win situation," Kirk said.
Experts disagree about whether quick charging stops drunks from driving while a case is under way.
While Satterberg said pretrial conditions are often ignored, Pierce County Prosecutor Mark Lindquist said they're "better to have in place than not in place."
King County District Court Judge Mark Eide said all judges order some pretrial conditions. A prohibition on drinking alcohol is common, although not well-enforced. Tougher measures such as ignition interlocks and electronic monitoring for alcohol consumption are reserved for extreme cases, he said.
DeShawn Williams, meanwhile, ultimately pleaded guilty in both DUI arrests.
Williams was first arrested on March 3, 2010, after blowing a blood-alcohol level of 0.23 percent — nearly three times the legal limit, according to court records.
The King County's Prosecutor's Office said it got the report eight days later and decided 22 days after that to bring charges. But the case apparently sat in "processing" until getting filed in early July, at which point a judge ordered an ignition interlock installed on Williams' car if he planned to drive.
It was during the delay that Williams barreled through Lester Stocker's yard.
It's impossible to know if quicker filing could have prevented that crash, but something Williams said that night suggests the impact of waiting.
"Have you ever been arrested for DUI before?" a trooper asked Williams, weeks after he was arrested for drunken driving, but before he'd been charged.
"No," Williams said. "I don't think so."
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Action Bronson has announced the release date for his upcoming free album Rare Chandeliers, produced entirely by Alchemist.
Taking to his Facebook page, the New York emcee revealed that the project will drop on November 15th. "MY ALBUM ENTIRELY PRODUCED THE ALCHEMIST WILL DROP NOV 15 ! NO QUESTION," he wrote. He also added that it would be a gift to fans. "OH AND IT'S FREE !"
So far, the pair has released "Decisions Over Veal Orloff," a cut included on Al's Russian Roulette, as well as "The Symbol" and "Yacht Rock." It is unclear if any of those songs will be included on this release.
UPDATE: The tracklist and cover art for Action Bronson and Alchemist's Rare Chandeliers has been revealed.
1. Big Body Bes Intro
2. Rare Chandeliers
3. The Symbol
4. Sylvester Lundgren Feat. Meyhem Lauren & Ag Da Coroner
5. Randy The Musical
6. Demolition Men Feat. Schoolboy Q
7. Eggs On The Third Floor
8. Modern Day Revelations Feat. Roc Marciano
9. Dennis Haskins
10. Bitch I Deserve You Feat. Evidence
11. Gateway To Wizardy Feat. Styles P
12. Bathtub 8 Feat. Deep
13. Blood Of The Goat Feat. Big Twin & Sean Price
14. Mike Vick
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UPDATE #2: Action Bronson and Alchemist have released their joint mixtape Rare Chandeliers. Download the tape over at Vice.com, and stream the project below.
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2012 - Senior Season: Atlantic 10 Co-Offensive Player of the Week (Nov. 12)...started 18 matches and played in 85 of BU's 105 sets...averaged 2.11 kills, 0.96 digs and 0.59 blocks per set...smacked 10 kills and had four blocks vs. Eastern Illinois (Aug. 25)...had 12 kills on .312 hitting at Pittsburgh (Sept. 1)...posted season-high 13 digs vs. Stephen F. Austin (Sept. 7)...totaled 12 kills and six digs vs. Duquesne (Sept. 29)...had 10 kills and six blocks against Temple (Nov. 4)...posted 14 kills on .433 hitting vs. Saint Louis (Nov. 10)...smacked career-best 17 kills in conference tourney vs. VCU (Nov. 16).
2011 - Junior Season: Played in 50 sets over 23 matches in her first season at Butler...started five times...averaged 1.30 kills and 1.55 points per set...had season highs in kills (13) and blocks (5) vs. Eastern Michigan (Aug. 27)...had seven kills and an ace vs. Washington State (Sept. 3)...smacked five kills vs. Central Michigan (Sept. 10)...totaled four kills at UIC (Sept. 30)...started at Youngstown State (Oct. 14)...served an ace at Green Bay (Nov. 3).
At New Mexico: Was part of the New Mexico program for three seasons, redshirting as a freshman before playing the 2009 and 2010 seasons...named academic all-conference as a sophomore, totaling 48 kills and 72 points...played in one match as a redshirt freshman in 2009.
High School: Played two seasons of high school volleyball at Arcadia...also competed in swimming and track...played club volleyball for Arizona Volleyball Academy...has also coached a junior club in New Mexico.
Personal: Born April 22, 1990...daughter of Robert and Linda Barber...has an older sister, Megan...was on Dean's List at New Mexico...chemistry major.


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There were many wide-eyed freshmen with dropped jaws Thursday, April 24 as the young HHS students took part in the annual Preventing Alcohol and Risk-related Trauma in Youth program.
Put on by Melissa Memorial Hospital as part of its trauma prevention education, the nationwide program aims to provide young teens with the information and insight to make responsible choices that could save their lives.
"The main goal is to connect with kids at an early age before they are set to drive to get them to think about risks related with accidents," said Susan Deslauriers, MMH trauma and event coordinator.
Holyoke Volunteer Fire Department members work to remove the doors and roof from a vehicle during a vehicle extrication demonstration for HHS freshmen as part of the PARTY program.
The day was a community effort, with information and help provided by MMH, EMS services, Holyoke Volunteer Fire Department and the Sterling Police Department.
In an effort to dissuade teens from making life-risking decisions, freshmen spent the morning listening to grizzly details from car accident sites. Graphic images and videos were also shown to get kids to see all of the consequences of mixing alcohol and/or drugs and driving.
With the group of students approaching the driving age, the importance of seat belts was continually stressed throughout the day. Distracted driving was also discussed at length, noting how serious, life-threatening accidents can be caused from unruly passengers, music and especially texting while driving.
Life after serious auto accidents was further explored as students were selected to try living with disabilities such as blindness, an injured neck, broken hands and being confined to a wheelchair as a quadriplegic.
Fatal Vision Goggles (beer goggles) were also used to explain to students how alcohol affects the senses. Led by Barry Winckler, detective with the Sterling Police Department, students were asked to complete simple roadside tests while wearing the goggles.
Participants struggled not only to walk in a straight line, but to maintain balance, further driving home the point that driving under the influence is a serious hazard.
In the afternoon, the students watched as four members of HVFD performed a vehicle extrication. A car was cut and pried open to demonstrate how victims are removed from vehicles after serious crashes.
Following the extrication, students continued the program by touring the emergency room and morgue at MMH. Students were also able to experience what it is like to be in the back of an ambulance.
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Jim Harbaugh (Div II San Diego head coach)
Jay Norvell (Nebraska Offensive Coordinator. QB coach)
Tim Brewster (Denver Broncos Tight End coach
Steve Kragthorpe (Tulsa Head Coach)
Phil Bennet (SMU Head Coach)
Mike Price (UTEP Head Coach)
Out of the names I have heard the media throwing around so far Harbaugh, Bennet, Brewster, Norvell, Kragthorpe, Price, or someone else...I would say Kragthorpe!
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Want? Brewster. Think it actually will be based on others' and my (limited) sources? Norvell.
I vote the next coaching staff to be.....
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I would say Patterson if we had the choice of any of the names being thrown around. I just don't think Patterson is seriously a choice for us.
Of the others, I would be willing to take the risk and give Harbaugh a shot. It is a gamble but you must take risks in this business. After Harbaugh, Kragthorpe, Price, Kelly, Brewster are all about the same in my mind. Lastly, and hopefully never, Norvell.
Chuck, I know you think I'm ignornat for not wanting Norvell because he was a Hawk. I'm not changing my mind, I still don't want Norvell. But I will say this: If Norvell ends up as ISU's coach, I'll learn to support him as strongly as I would anyone we hire.
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I think if you bring Norvell in, you don't sell to many season tickets right off the bat. I would say that's a strike against him in JP's mind.
I'll take Ditka.
Ok I got it...I didnt add patterson on here cause I think he would run away as the favorite, and I really dont think me have much of a chance at him, so if you really think it will be him, vote other!
Dienhart says Norvell is front runner??? I think JP has probably made up his mind, IMO interviews will continue as they have to. Universities always interview even if a decision is made. I hope they interview Mike Price or have they already? The DM Rag says they haven't but who believes that story.
I'm curious....Norvell obviously isn't the sexiest choice in the world. JP seems to still have a hard on for him from what we've heard. I've talked to a few middle-tier donors and they also say they, along with the majority of their donor pals, want others more than Norvell.
If the man's hired, how could JP in his right mind decide on that? Norvell's not being supported by a large percentage of the fan-base, the donors ditto, tickets wouldn't sky-rocket from anticipation. Would JP really hire him based on a previous relationship?
Something doesn't add up, making me think this whole "Norvell is our next coach" thing seem very fishy.
Who are some of the other???
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Something doesn't add up, making me think this whole "Norvell is our next coach" thing seem very fishy.
It could be alot of trial balloon stuff. I'm sure that fan and donor acceptance will play some part in ADJP's overall decision. These names could all be leaks from the AD's office just to see what fan and donor reaction is.
Who are some of the other???
The others are predominantly Harbaugh, Brewster, and Kragthorpe. It seems the problem with Brewster is he wouldn't be able to take over the position for a while, especially considering the broncos will make the playoffs. One source told me if Brewster was a college coach, he would undoubtedly be our man.
I didn't want to vote other, but if Patterson had been on the list, I would have picked him.
Instead, I chose Harbaugh. I think balancing the risks, upside potential and budget - he's the best fit.
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Out of the names I have heard the media throwing around so far Harbaugh, Bennet, Brewster, Norvell, Kragthorpe, Price, or someone else...I would say Kragthorpe!
Nice Poll. I want Gene Chizek and if we can't get him...well just bring back Dan McCarney!
It's surprising that Norvell has 2 votes out of 57. Not exactly selling excitement...
bump to the front to get more votes
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This is my 2009 AZ Late Archery Bull. Killed him Nov 15. 2009. He scored 360 5/8.
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Here are my archery bulls. The first taken in 2008 the second in 2010.\

Here is a picture of my first and only bull. Taken in 2004 the day before Thanksgiving on my Hunt of a Lifetime hunt in unit 7E late rifle AZ with Timberland Outfitters. He is not a monster like a lot of the others but I am very happy with him. Hopefully one of these seasons I will break my dry spell.
Here is a picture of the last bull my dad took. I got him started bowhunting 2 years ago and he heads out on his first hunt and kills this bull!!! Again not a monster but very respectable for a Colorado archery bull.
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FAT CITYWritten on September 18, 2002 Providing Cush for Your Truck's Tush with a No Limit Fatbar Rear Suspension
You see a lot of suspension stories in CLASSIC TRUCKS magazine, and for good reason: we're all a bunch of wusses! Well, maybe not wusses, but our standards of comfort have certainly been raised in the decades since our favorite fat-fendered pickups rolled down the assembly line. These days we want it all when we construct our classic cruisers--vintage looks, modern ride quality, and enough power to scare the heck out of the hapless person in the passenger seat.This story will help address two of those desires: comfort and power. We'll be following along as the crew at D&P Classic Chevy installs a No Limit Engineering Fatbar rear suspension on a '56 Chevy pickup (Don't fret Ford folks--installation will be nearly identical on most '48-66 Blue Oval applications.). The Fatbar is a setup that's designed to provide a better ride in the rear (more cush for your truck's tush, if you will), while also planting your pickup's power where it belongs--on the pavement.
Let's start with the comfort factor. Pickups start out with a ride quality disadvantage compared to cars because there's very little weight in the rear to help keep things stable. Couple that with the fact that many early trucks had stiff rear leaf springs to handle heavy loads and you can see why these old rigs were known for bouncing all over the road. There are a number of ways to improve the ride while retaining the leaf springs, but many rodders prefer to convert to four-link (or four-bar) style rear suspensions because they're more adjustable and, quite frankly, look trick. But it's not all about vanity--any drag racer will tell you that four-links transfer power more efficiently than leaf springs. And if done right, four-links can provide a smoother ride to boot.
According to No Limit's literature, the Fatbar system incorporates several unique design features to capitalize on that last asset. First are the bars themselves, which, at 30 inches, are longer than most to help achieve smoother weight transfer. They're also larger in diameter--hence the "Fatbar" moniker. The Panhard rod also measures in at 30 inches, and it mounts low and to the rear to provide a low roll center and less radial deflection. And finally, the Fatbar setup is designed to use coilover shocks with long (5-inch) strokes and soft (around 200 pounds) springs to really smooth out the ride.
Speaking of shocks, we used Ultra Ride coilovers (PN UR5855P) from QA1 Precision Products. These particular shocks provide soft compression and adjustable rebound rates, which allows the spring to handle most of the compression work and lets you dial in the rebound valving by choosing from 12 different settings on a knob at the base of the shock. The coilovers look trick, too, with a bright anodized aluminum body and a powdercoated "chrome-appearing" spring providing adequate eye candy without being overly flashy.
All in all, installation of the Fatbar setup was pretty straightforward, only taking D&P's Craig Peterson and Brandon Tabares a few hours' (that includes stalling for photos). That means a typical hobbyist could probably tackle the task in about a day, depending on his or her experience and the pickup's state of assembly (or disassembly). Adding to the ease of installation is the fact that all of the frame brackets are designed to bolt on, although the guys at D&P opted to weld them for optimum strength and a cleaner appearance. The only parts that actually require welding are the five brackets that attach to the axle housing itself. With that said, let's get on with the show.
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Suspended and loving it! This '56 Chevy frame is in fat city thanks to its new Fatbar rear suspension from No Limit Engineering.The Fatbar kit comes with everything you'll need for installation, including a big bag of the necessary Grade 8 hardware (not shown here). The links and Panhard bar are already powdercoated, while most of the brackets are left raw so you can match them to your frame or axle housing. No Limit can also supply you with coilover shocks or air springs if you'd like.We opted to order our own coilovers from QA1 Precision Products. These not only look trick with their aluminum shock bodies and powdercoated coils, but can also be tailored to your needs with various coil spring rates and shock rebound valving that's adjustable with the turn of a knob.The first step is a critical one--getting the wheels where you want them. In this case all of the old suspension was already off the truck, so Craig set the bed in place temporarily, centered a tire in the fender opening, then marked the appropriate axle centerline on the frame. Make sure the centerlines are consistent from side to side by measuring to several fixed reference points on the frame.On '55-59 Chevys like this one, the old shock crossmember may have to be removed or relocated--a simple chore that typically involves just knocking out the stock rivets. Craig had already boxed this crossmember, so he sliced out his handiwork with a plasma cutter.Assembling the links is easy, with polyurethane shells and steel sleeves in one end and forged adjuster bushings on the other. Screw the adjusters in until the four-link bars' eye-to-eye lengths are 30 1/4 inches, and the Panhard bar's is 30 1/2 inches.A level, vertical line is marked 36 inches ahead of the axle centerline. This line will locate the four-bar frame brackets.
He did the same at the rear, holding the rearend housing (a GM 10 bolt) in place with a floor jack at the approximate ride height. The axle housing should also be centered side-to-side at this point, and you'll want to make sure the four-bars are parallel to the side of the framerail from front to rear.Before doing any welding you'll want to rotate the axle housing to achieve an appropriate pinion angle. The instructions provide the necessary information for doing this.After all dimensions and measurements are checked and double-checked, the brackets can be tack-welded to the axle housing. It's best to hold off on final welding until all parts have been properly fit and measurements double-checked yet again.Craig also tack-welded the frame mounts at this point, although these can also be bolted in place using the provided holes and hardware.There's some assembly required on the coilover shocks, but it's just a matter of putting the coil spring and a couple of collars on the shock body. Simple stuff.With the four-bars secure, Craig assembled the shocks and mounts and put them in place to see how they fit. The lower mounts should be fitted as far to the edge of the axle housing as possible. You may also want to trial fit your wheels and tires to make sure there are no clearance issues before final welding.Next Craig assembled the Panhard bar and brackets and put them in place for a trial fit. The frame mount is fitted to the bottom of the framerail 6 1/2- inches behind the axle centerline. The axle-housing mount should be positioned so that the top of the bracket is parallel with the frame.
And here's the finished product prior to final welding. Simple and attractive, the suspension should work as well as it looks. You'll notice that the frame rails have been boxed for extra strength in the area around the rear suspension. This is always a good idea. A C-notch above the axle housing is also a plus if you're planning on a low ride height. No Limit offers kits for doing both.


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Alright fanatics, what's your greatest athletic achievement? Maybe you were all-state water boy or better yet you finally made the varsity cheerleading team your senior year. What ya got?
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Alright fanatics, what's your greatest athletic achievement? Maybe you were all-state water boy or better yet you finally made the varsity cheerleading team your senior year. What ya got?
I led the state of Iowa (all divisions) in INT's thrown my junior year.
In my defense we had just switched to a 5 wide out spread offense and I wasn't completely used to the system yet.
That being said... I was still the best!
I scored a sweet jumpshot in garbage time in a game we were blown out it.
Won a team state championship in football. Individually, not too much.
I led my coed intramural volleyball team to a first-round playoff victory despite being outnumbered 3-on-6.
Yeah, that's about it.
Not greatest, but definetily oddest.
Football game in fourth quarter, out of timeouts. Playing defense. Cornerback got hurt and Coach sent in another D-Lineman. I saw this went out to play cornerback. Opposing coach saw this and called for a pass my way. One play at corner and one interception.
I completed a triathlon.
I also rode every mile of RAGBRAI while consuming a ridiculously large amount of beer in 7 days. Ride-drink-pass out-Gatorade-repeat.
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4 years of running the 3200 at state track, then sitting the rest of the meet and drooling over the chicks. Of course until I was an idiot senior and decided I needed to qualify in the mile so I actually had to care about track until Saturday. Only thing the IAHSAA has ever gotten right was going co-ed with state track.
Hopefully getting through the DSM Marathon in October becomes my new best.
At Ottumwa high school we had intramerals and My team and I were the intrameral dodgeball champions...not a big deal
Keep in mind that my school had roughly 100 kids:
Only person in school who could dunk but didn't play basketball. I sucked at every other aspect of the game. My 8th grade year I went out and scored 3 points the whole year and there were only 7 kids on the team :) I was short and fat in junior high.
First person in school to bench 300lbs. They are probably doing 400lbs now.
Could barely run a 1/2 mile in high school football practice. 10 years later ran a full marathon.
Home Run Derby champ of my backyard....wiffleball style!
Led the state in three point shooting percentage my senior year.
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State champ in triple jump in 2002. (I was the only Iowan who did it at a meet in minnesota...but hey I placed 4th there!)
jr high team went undefeated in both years..not much competition, blew everyone away. (im going into my freshman year) our basketball team went to an 8 team state championship, beat 2 4A schools and got 2nd place there, then we went to minnesota to play in the "great state" championship at the target center. beat a south dakota school, lost our next two against minnesota teams, got 4th place. not bad for a 2A school. individually, had a 12 point game including a game winning shot in the championship game of a tournament
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I had a pick 6 in 5th grade. Won 2 paintball tournaments w/ ISU, and many more top 5 finishes. Won quite a few IM championships, but I was fortunate to play with a bunch of great dudes.
Completed Dam to Dam this year, so that was probably my best personal accomplishment.
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LOVE THIS! I have been thinking of getting one of these for my kids, but I will definitely just be making our own now! Thanks for the idea. :)
very pretty - I love the butterfly in the first picture!
Very cool! Do the pins ever come out of the board?
Oh that is a fun idea! My toddler would love to play around with something like this. Thanks!
that's going on my to do list for the next few weeks. My peanut will love it as a project. Thanks for the new post catagory, Its nice to see what ideas there are that I can incorporate into our daily schedule.
So far the pins haven't come out (we've been playing with it for a week) I was prepared to reinforce it with wood glue or super glue if they get wiggly.
I did tap a few of the tacks in with a hammer (my fingers got sore pushing them all into the wood) and a couple of them chipped so I had to pull them out an replace them so there wouldn't be any sharp edges!
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Hello! I wanted to pass along a blog award because I am loving all your creative ideas. My site is http://www.simplemessyfun.com/2009/10/new-award.html if you want to check out the award. Thank you again for all the creative ideas you share!
have I mentioned how much I love you blog?@ LOVE IT! Love this idea! so doing it with my kidlets! aDn I look forward to the "preschool at home" links!
Seriously...you have to be THE most creative momma in the whole world!
Amazing stuff.
I'm complaining to everybody that I can't get to the craft store(not enough hours in a day) because I have seen so many cool ideas to do with kids. Now this is on my list as well.
Thanks. ;)
I would love to read more about your Preschool activities. You have the greatest ideas.
very, very fun! Love it and will store this away for the wintertime!
Cute, I'll have to try this!
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