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Posted 03 March 2012 - 06:13 PM
I hope to break ground on my new observatory in early April. I'm wondering if anyone has used this adapter plate
and if so, what are your thoughts on it? I posted this in the "observatory" thread as well.
Any info would be appreciated.
Posted 03 March 2012 - 09:10 PM
This fall I installed one atop an 8" cement pier. I used 10" J bolts and it's really solid. The adapter itself looks and feels very well made and finished. Below is my TV102 and ST80 mounted for imaging.
Posted 03 March 2012 - 09:45 PM
1) Did it come with the threaded center rod that holds the mount onto the top adapter plate?
2) Regarding the anchor bolt pattern: looking at your photo it appears that one of the three bolts is supposed to be oriented due south? Is that correct? Also, are the anchor bolts 1/2 inch?
Thanks again and the photo is a great help.
Posted 03 March 2012 - 11:39 PM
It did come with a center bolt. I forget if the hex wrench for it was included. Yep, one of the three bolts is on the south side, and they're all 1/2 inch. The one thing not included is the azimuth post, but you can take that from your tripod.
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I also just got this adapter for my observatory.Very high quality and buildt.The center bolt does come with it but you need a large allen hex wrench to use it.I somehow had one in my dads old toolbox.They should include a handle or wrench for this for the price they charge.But a great plate adapter.Bob
I'm glad to hear you guys are satisfied with it's stability and quality. I already confirmed with Dean (Starizona) that this adapter works with a CGEM DX.
Thanks for the replies - it helps me out.
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Posted 31 December 2012 - 09:36 AM
I will be mounting what I had on my CGEM, about 55lbs (10 min unguided Max) using the tripod, will this hold up that much weight without the Starizona's posts collapsing?
I also will need a new Azimuth post as the one on the tripod is bent, not sure where I can get a new one, can just use a large bolt FWIW!
Guess I will need to find a 3/16th Hex wrench.
Posted 31 December 2012 - 11:04 AM
I got my Dan's pier plate for a CGEM on AM for significantly less than a new one. I ended up buying Dan's posts and it worked out really well. I'm certain Starzona's rig is very similar so I imagine it'll hold up well.
As for a replacement post, take yours to Menards and just look for a replacement screw. It'll do the job just as well since you're just using the 'post' as a point to adjust it in azimuth. I saw someone who did this and just grinded down the sides to make a square.
Good luck!
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Is this the 'post' you need?
Got'ta figure a lot of these go missing! But $15 plus S&H is a lot for a bit half inch key stock with machined thread.
This said by a guy who was GLAD to pay $50 for 6" of hydralic hose to get the tractor going again. Pretty cheap when you consider all the $20 a gallon oil I was spraying around getting the snow cleared so I could get out and get the hose:tonofbricks:
Posted 02 January 2013 - 04:52 PM
I will be mounting what I had on my CGEM, about 55lbs (10 min unguided Max) using the tripod, will this hold up that much weight without the Starizona's posts collapsing?
I think the Starizona adapter would hold that and quite a bit more. It is a solid unit.
Posted 02 January 2013 - 05:04 PM
As a follow up, here are some installation photos. This one is the Starizona adapter after I set it on the anchor bolts.
You'll notice a thin piece of plastic-like material on top of the adapter. This does NOT come with the adapter plate. I'm trying to remember where I got it, but it is a super slick material that allows you to move the mount in azimuth with great precision. If you've ever adjusted your CGEM in azimuth you know that the metal on metal causes it to lurch. This material is amazing. I have a chunk left that would be plenty for your installation. If you're interested, send me a PM and I can mail it up to you.
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This July, 40 Houston-area high school students interested in careers in science participated in D.R.E.M.E. @ UST Science Summer Science Camp. The camp provides students with hands-on experience in biology and includes activities designed to cultivate a curiosity and excitement about the subject.
This is the second year UST has collaborated with the Dr. Ronald E. McNair Educational Science Literacy Foundation to host the camp.
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Seems that whenever I start opening my Finger Lakes white wines, it gets a little difficult to stop. I try to stick with red wines during the coldest time of the year, but lately, I've been putting my reds aside and finishing up my favorite white wines.
Tonight it was a multiple award winning Sheldrake Point dry Riesling 2011 ($16). I reviewed the 2009 vintage about two years ago. Also, this is one of the samples that was part of the Riesling launch celebration and virtual tasting this past September. Loved the wine on that evening, so I picked up a few more in December at the winery. Sheldrake Point Winery produces distinctive estate wines that showcase the quality of their Finger Lakes vineyard. Each of their estate wines is crafted to take advantage of the flavor and character of the grapes grown on their 44-acre site overlooking Cayuga Lake.
It is being served tonight with a simple chicken stir-fry over rice. I spice my portion up a little by adding some jalepeno slices. I use the peppers in order to avoid the sodium rich soy sauce that was a mainstay for my stir-fry at one time.
On the nose I found lots of floral like aromas with some peach and mango. A little lemon grass on the palate with some ripe delicious apple and a mix of passion fruit and mango. Finish was medium with a touch of slate and lemon zest. Pairing was nice. I think it would have paired better with the soy sauce. Suggested pairings would be with Asian food, chicken, salmon and tuna. I also enjoyed later with a few light cheese bites. Very Highly Recommended.
I am starting to discover a fact that when one is away from a favorite wine, for whatever reason, cravings start to set in that need to be dealt with. The only way I know of dealing with these cravings is to grab one of those favorites and enjoy. That is what happened this week after month of denying myself a Finger Lakes white wine. So without even asking, "what's for dinner, Shirl?," I opened a Long Point Winery Vidal Blanc 2011($11) that I picked up at the winery in December.
Long Point Winery is located on the east side of Cayuga Lake on scenic Route 90 in Aurora, New York. The winery sits on 72 acres of land overlooking beautiful Cayuga Lake. Known for producing the finest dry red and white wines, Long Point Winery has collected numerous awards for wines such as, red Zinfandel, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Dry Riesling.
This Vidal Blanc was the gold medal winner at the 2010 New York State Fair and won gold(90 points) in the New York Wine & Food Classic.
Later I was informed by the boss that dinner would be turkey kielbasa with french fries, beans and sauerkraut. That use to be a beer night until last year when I found it went well with Gewurztraminer. This night I found that it was excellent with Vidal Blanc.
Aromas were loaded with honeysuckle, white peach with a little honeydew melon and tropical fruits. In the mouth there was tropical fruit, some lemon and a little honey like sweetness. Long lemony finish was perfect with the kielbasa and kraut. Finished this wine later in the evening and thoroughly enjoyed each sip. Excellent wine, nice price. Very Highly recommended.
About a week ago I received a nice package from the Hudson-Chatham Winery in Ghent, NY. The Hudson-Chatham Winery is the dream of Carlo and Dominique DeVito, both publishing professionals who have long shared a love of wine. This exciting new winery, which specializes in small hand-made batches of wine, is dedicated to the richness of the Hudson River Valley, particularly its wine, agriculture, literature, art, history, and many other attractions that make it a rich and special region. The Hudson-Chatham Winery, located between the historic towns of Hudson and Chatham, is the first winery in Columbia County.
After an enjoyable two week campaign of all California wines it's time to again get back into the tasting wines from around the world. First up is my first wine from the Republic of Georgia. A Teliani Valley Mukuzani 2006($15) which was purchased at Total Wine & More in Virginia Beach in October.
I am doing something a little different with this post. Something I have never tried before. I am composing the article on Super Bowl Sunday in parts or how the day progresses. I am spending this day like I have for the past 25 years, TV screen is cleaned, recliner in position, party food is being prepared and the wine is sitting out and ready to uncork. Today, Shirley and Pam are preparing a Taco salad dip with a tray ofhors d'
My pre-game starts approximately 3 to 4 minutes after I wake up. Everything is put in place for game time and I accommodate the girls by staying out of the kitchen and turn on the TV to ESPN or the NFL Network. By kick off, I have heard every story that has to be told about all those involved in today's game. I also line up the wines, which is not always a good idea. It becomes one of those "should I open now, or should I wait" things. Little buzz early in game is OK, but an overdid it type buzz kinda ruins it. You would think that my team is playing, but their not. I just love this game no matter who is playing. I may take a short walk in the afternoon or just pick up the dumbbells and work out a little to keep myself occupied.
So, here it is, "My Super Bowl Sunday:
Everything going as usual. Late breakfast and no lunch. I will make up for the lunch with overdoing the taco dip and the hors d'
ALERT: Could not wait for the wine. It's now 5 pm and 90 minutes till kick off and I opened my 2010 Sonoma Zinfandel from Seghesio Family Vineyards. I will sit back with a small glass and now wait. OMG it's 90 minutes of wait. Better take out another bottle......
Move over Whitney Houston. Your performance before Super Bowl XXV has just been topped. First with Jennifer Hudson and the Choir from Sandy Hook Elementary School with "America the Beautiful" followed by our "National Anthem" performed by Alicia Keys. Alicia rocks! Now let's play some football... Think I'll have another glass of wine.
Doing really well with the wine. Finished only 1/2 glass til now, but starting to dig into the appetizers. Ravens are first to score, think I'll have another glass of wine.
7 - 0 Ravens. Maybe I'll switch to chocolate wafers or something. First and goal and you don't score a TD. OK, field goal will do. 7 - 3 Ravens. Starting to aggressively attack the cheese bites. The wine is holding up and pairing very nicely with the cheese and the taco dip. Wow! Actually doing very well!
Are you kidding. Baltimore scores again. OK, that's the game plan. The Niners have come back from early game deficits in both playoff games. Think I'll have another glass of wine! Glad I bought two. Now 21 - 3 Ravens. Shirley brought out the pot-stickers. I'm drinking one of the best CA Zins I ever had and the 49ers pass defense stayed in SF. Touchdowns, not field goals, guys. 21 - 6 Ravens at the half. Think I'll have another glass of wine.
Beyonce without Destiny's Child is rocking. Hey, hey Destiny's Child has arrived. Great half time show. Beyonce rocks. Think I'll have another glass of wine.
Does anyone really believe that the commentators know why the 49ers are losing. Gimmie more Beyonce. Pot-stickers and Zin are adding to a great half time.
Are you kidding me. 109 yard kick-off return. Maybe I should have spent the last two weeks eating crab cakes. The longest kick off return in NFL history. I really need another glass of wine. 28 - 6 Ravens. Now, a power failure. No lights. Guess I'll have to wait a little longer for another Ravens score. Niners are starting to look an awful like my Eagles. The black out delay is going too long. I need another glass of wine. May have to open another wine before the end of the quarter. Finally, the Niners find the end zone. 28 - 13 Ravens.
Coaches should have worn the same color shirts and no hat. That would have confused the commentators. Let's celebrate the touchdown with another glass of wine. Out of Zin. Opened my favorite California Cab Sauv from Folie à Deux and an immediate touchdown. The Niners are coming back. 28 - 20 Ravens. Let's have another glass of wine.
Best commercial tonight. Paul Harvey's, "And God made the farmer." One field goal by the Ravens and the Niners score again. 31- 29 Ravens. This is now a game and I need another glass of wine. Bad play calls end this game for the Niners. Kaepernick could have run for the TD. Ravens win 34 - 31 after a safety. I need another bottle of wine.
It seems as it gets closer to game day the California wines I've been tasting are just getting better and better. This wasn't by design as all the wines I've opened in the past two weeks have been first timers for me. For those who know me, it must be a little surprising that four of the wines were Chardonnays. What is surprising to me is that the Chardonnays that I did open were very pleasing and more to the style that I like. That is, lightly oaked with lots of fruit and citrus on the nose and on the palate. That is exactly what I found in the Chateau St Jean Sonoma County Chardonnay 2010 ($11)
One the nose were aroma's of pear and apple with some citrus and a little creamy, buttery, toasty vanilla. Nice mouth feel with flavors of peach, pear and orange zest with some spicey vanilla. The finish was medium with a little toast and some tropical fruit.
Paired very nicely with Shirley's left over chili. Cannot go wrong with Chateau St. Jean and at $11, well worth it. Highly Recommended.
I should have kept this wine for Super Bowl Sunday, as it is aptly named for what the San Fransisco 49ER's are going to lay on the Baltimore Ravens. Sorry Ray and the gang, but the Smith boys will dominate.
After tasting what I thought was a very delicious Chardonnay last summer, I shopped locally hoping to find that brand still on the shelves. I found it at my first stop, so immediately purchased one for a salmon dinner. What I liked about the Chardonnay last summer was the aromas and flavors of loads of lemon, apple, lots of stone fruit with just hints of butterscotch and vanilla spice. The fruit dominated this oaked Chard, but still left enough of the oak flavors which is what I seem to like more of in a Chardonnay. When I opened the bottle before dinner I immediately knew I had the wrong wine. This time it was all oak driven. Yes, there was some citrus and peach, but unlike what I tasted last year, it was dominated by the oak. The pairing with the fish was not bad. The dinner saved the wine. I had the right brand, but then realized that in July of last year it could not have been a 2011 and most likely a 2010. So, off I go again looking for the 2010. I could not find one anywhere, so I took the recommendations from the wine buyer at a larger store and picked up two other 2010 Sonoma County Chardonnays.
The first one was opened with Shirley's Chili. Not the best pairing, but not a failure either. The wine was a Sebastiani Sonoma County Chardonnay 2010 ($12). This wine did have a little more oak aromas and taste than what I was looking for, but I did find lot's of lemon, green apple and even some melon with some toasty oak and vanilla. Finish was nice with just hints of spice. An excellent wine with food I found out later when pouring a night cap while catching up on a little home office duties. Sipping on it's own was so-so, but when I made a small salad and added some very light cheese, I enjoyed that glass and poured another. This is also a wine I would like to try with scallops or Maryland crab. Well worth the $12 I paid. Recommended
Continuing with my California wines until the Super Bowl, I opened a nice Cabernet Sauvignon that I found at Total Wines & More in Virginia Beach on our October vacation. What I like about shopping Wine stores and other outlets, like Harris-Teeter and Total Wines while visiting other States is that I find labels I have never seen here in Central New York. This time I found a 2009 Owl Ridge Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvigon.($20). Again, this bottle was opened late night after dinner just for a taste and a glass while watching TV. Thankfully, I did not open for a dinner of broccoli and shells loaded with fresh garlic and garlic salt. The garlic taste was still in my mouth when I took my first sip and that alone killed the wine. I immediately cleaned out the mouth and grabbed a few bites of chocolate before going for another taste. Much better!! Immensely better!!
I don't have a lucky seat., like the guy in the TV commercial, to root for the 49ER's on Super Bowl Sunday, but I did stay with my New York wines last year during the two pre-game media hype weeks, and the Giants did win. This year, my teams didn't make the playoffs and my pick lost in the first game, so I began to root for the Niners. In doing this, I feel obligated to continue pouring California wines until the 3rd of February. I began by serving a Ghost Pines Red Blend for the Conference Championship games.
Spent a very lazy Sunday watching the NFL Conference Championship games and sipping on a very nice California red blend. I chose a CA wine because I was rooting for the San Francisco Forty Niners. That worked out nicely because the closest I came to having a wine while rooting for any of the other teams was one from the Republic of Georgia. My wine was a Ghost Pines Red Blend 2009 ($16)
In 1964 Louis P. Martini, son of Napa pioneer and icon Louis M. Martini, purchased 178 acres of land in the eastern hills of the Napa Valley. The Martini family developed this land into a vineyard and named it Ghost Pines as a tribute to the native grey pines, which at dusk, appear to hover, solitary and ghostlike throughout the coastal valleys.
The blend is 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Petite Sirah, 22% Zinfandel, 10% Merlot, 6% Syrah and the grapes come from several wine growing counties. 46% Napa County, 36% Sonoma County and 18% San Joaquin County.
Color was a dark ruby red with aromas of blackberry, some spice with a little leather and hints of pipe tobacco, almost like the bowl of a well used Briar pipe.
Real nice flavors of blackberry, blueberry, anise and cinnamon filled the mouth. Finish was very long with dark berries and some spice and black pepper.
I poured my first glass upon opening the bottle. That first glass was peppery with a little spice and a kind of vinyl aroma. I waited about 90 minutes before pouring a second glass and found the aromas and flavors to be more pleasing. I would recommend that you open at least an hour or so, before serving. I finished the wine with a roast beef dinner. Great wine with the beef. Pleasant wine, nice value, highly recommended.
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Republican VP candidate Paul Ryan talked to several thousand at ECU Monday with hundreds more watching a live broadcast from nearby Hendrix Theater.
WITN'S Dan Yesenosky spoke with a lot of different people after the speech was over, and while they acknowledged the long wait in line, and the process of going through security, they all said Ryan's speech was well worth the wait. They said they believe North Carolina is crucial for the election, and they want to make sure their state chooses Romney & Ryan.
Ryan covered many different issues, but for those in attendance, certain things he discussed really hit home. Mike Willard of Windsor said, "God and country. And the fact that he touched on local Eastern North Carolina and that we do mean something to the country."
ECU Junior Katherine Ferri told us, "I liked when he was talking about bringing jobs back from overseas to America, our homeland. That's definitely something that needs to happen."
ECU Junior Juan Vergara said, "I'm gonna enter the job market pretty soon, and I want to hear what both sides have to say, but I definitely agree with the GOP side more.
Vergara says the fact that Ryan chose ECU this early in his campaign tour says a lot about the university. "Makes us feel great, definitely gives us pride in our school that they would come here. I'm just very excited that they're here."
And on their day off from classes for Labor Day, many students took advantage of the opportunity to see Ryan speak.
Vergara says he realizes how important the youth vote was for Barack Obama's campaign four years ago. But he wasn't 18 and missed voting by a couple of months. This time around, that won't be the case. "They need us this year for victory. That's why we're here, that's why we came out today. To show our support."


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Monday News, December 17
Sentencing Scheduled For Monday For Matthew Jandreau
(Le Mars) -- Sentencing is scheduled today for Matthew Jandreau. Jandreau, you may recall, was found guilty by a jury in November of kidnapping, attempted sexual assault, burglary and operating a vehicle without permission, along with operating vehicle while intoxicated. Jandreau could face up to a minimum of twenty-five years in prison. Sentencing will take place at 2:00 p.m. at the Plymouth County Courthouse.
Plymouth Co. Veterans Affairs Office Makes Adjustments
(Le Mars) -- Due to the death of Plymouth County Veteran Affairs director, Eugene Shultz, the Plymouth County Veterans Affairs office will be open on Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the remainder of December and into January. The Veteran's Affairs office is temporally being staffed by Martin Balmer, who previously to Shultz, was the Veteran Affairs Director for Plymouth County for many years. The Veteran Affairs Commission is meeting on Thursday to determine a plan to fill the vacant position, and additional information will be provided following that meeting.
Informational Wellness Meeting Scheduled for Monday
(Le Mars) -- When you see that Iowa has 29 percent of its population as being listed as obese, compared to the national average of 27.9 percent. One in four Iowa adults are physically inactive, one in 12 people in Iowa suffer from diabetes, and slightly more than 20 percent of the state's population smokes cigarettes, it is easy to see why Iowa's Healthiest state ranking dropped four positions to number 20. Because of these startling statistics, organizers within Plymouth County are wanting to recruit at least 2300 people to team up, get active, eat well and live healthy with the Live Healthy Iowa ten-week Wellness Challenge. Plymouth County Extension Coordinator Carol Schneider says Plymouth County ranks low within the state as far as being healthy. She says the program, Live Healthy Iowa, has been around for ten years.
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Schneider says the 2300 participant goal represents ten percent of the Plymouth County population.
Schneider says there is an entry fee of $20 for the ten-week healthy wellness challenge with
a five dollar coupon, making the cost of the program an affordable $15. Schneider says the
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An informational meeting is scheduled for today from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. at the Floyd Valley Hospital Conference rooms. A complimentary lunch will be provided. Floyd Valley Hospital, Le Mars YMCA, and the Plymouth County Extension and Outreach are sponsoring the local wellness challenge. Interested participants can enroll at either the Le Mars YMCA or at the Plymouth County Extension.
Branstad's Actions On Director's Pay Being Questioned By Legislators
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) - Some Iowa lawmakers are questioning whether Governor Terry Branstad has overstepped his authority by signing off on bonuses paid to two state directors, raising their
pay beyond state salary caps.
The Gazette of Cedar Rapids reports that Courtney Kay-Decker, director of the Iowa Department of Revenue, has received an $800-per-pay-period housing allowance for her first year on the job. That makes her annual compensation more than $175,000.
The maximum salary set by law for the revenue director is $154,300.
Public Safety Commissioner K. Brian London reportedly received a more than $16,000 recruitment bonus, making his annual pay $145,000. The cap is set at just under $129,000.
Democratic Senator Jeff Danielson of Cedar Falls says Branstad shouldn't be using bonuses to circumvent pay ranges established by the Legislature.
Gallup Papers Turned Over To University of Iowa
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - Groundbreaking pollster George Gallup may be known for founding the survey organization that tracks people's opinions on the President of the United States. But he began his
career with a more personal concern: getting his mother-in-law elected to statewide office.
Ola Babcock Miller was a huge underdog in the 1932 race for Iowa Secretary of State. Gallup conducted an informal poll of voters for her and learned that highway safety was a top concern. Miller
campaigned successfully on the issue and went on to found the Iowa State Patrol.
That campaign is recounted in a collection of papers that Gallup's family recently donated to the University of Iowa documenting the life of the father of modern political polling.
The papers are expected to be used by researchers studying early polling on elections and marketing.
Des Moines City Council Sets Limits On Door-to-door Sales
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The Des Moines City Council is set to consider restrictions on door-to-door peddlers of everything from magazine subscriptions to vacuum cleaners.
The Des Moines City Council is set to vote on the matter Monday night.
The move comes months after Councilwoman Christine Hensley first suggested restrictions after several residents complained of aggressive door-to-door peddlers.
The restrictions would include rules that would limit door-to-door solicitations to between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m., as well as requirements for peddlers to acquire a city permit. Getting a permit would require a $400 bond and background check asking whether applicants are registered sex offenders.
Court of Appeals Dismisses Lawsuit
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) - The Iowa Court of Appeals has upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit by a former Cedar Rapids Veterans Memorial director against the city.
The Gazette of Cedar Rapids reports that the appeals court rejected Gary Craig's motion last week.
Craig was charged with felonious misconduct in 2010, but those charges were dismissed by a judge after the state couldn't prove its case. Craig then sued, saying the false allegations and charge damaged Craig's reputation.
A Linn County District Court dismissed the lawsuit, and Craig appealed.
The appeals court found that probable cause existed to arrest Craig, so he could not have been falsely arrested or maliciously prosecuted. The appeals court also ruled that any alleged defaming
statements made against him were protected speech.
Three People Charged With Murder
DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) - Two men and a woman have been charged with first-degree murder in the death of a man whose body was found in a Davenport field.
Robby Kohn's body was found December 8th.
The Quad-City Times reports that one of the men charged - 20-year-old Barry Bernard Hamilton of Chicago, Illinois - had bailed Kohn out of jail before Kohn was killed.
Hamilton paid $200 on December 4th to get Kohn out of jail on a public intoxication charge. Police say Hamilton, 20-year-old Jessica Loerzel of Davenport, and 21-year-old Darious Johnson of Chicago, drove the 41-year-old Kohn to a field two days later and shot him.
Hamilton and Loerzel were arrested in Chicago last week and are being held on $500,000 bail each.
Police are searching for Johnson.
Fire Destroyed Recycling Building
HOPKINTON, Iowa (AP) - Firefighters say fire has destroyed a building at Bacon Recycling in the eastern Iowa town of Hopkinton.
Fire Chief Craig Wilson tells Cedar Rapids television station KCRG-TV that the blaze began around 5 a.m. Saturday. He says it had consumed the building by the time crews arrived at the scene.
Wilson says the building was made of aluminum and was storing cardboard and plastic for recycling. Wilson says the heat of the flames caused the walls to collapse.
Fire crews from Delhi and Monticello also responded. Wilson says about 60 firefighters battled the blaze.


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Just talked to a guy who runs bears here in CA. He just put his house on the market because of the new law. Pretty sad if you ask me.
Just talked to a guy who runs bears here in CA. He just put his house on the market because of the new law. Pretty sad if you ask me.
I grew up in southern cali and really want to die and be buried here with the rest of my family....but man, all these new laws (Hunting and Gun) make me want to move out and die happy somewhere else!!
I know how you feel Cowboy, I am only 38 but my wife and I are buying a place in MT and will leave as soon as the youngest graduates from high school. This state is too far gone to right itself.
California has some awesome and beutiful country and holds some wonderful memories for me. The politics are dissaopinting here at times in California though and hearing more hunting restrictions, well it just saddens me. Not just for California today but more for what other states might find years down the road if more anti hunting views and hunting regulation restrictions should spread more and spread to other states. I can hunt out of state, or move to a more hunting friendly state which I do and probaly will one day but the real question is, will our future generations be able to hunt and how much will anti hunting views or regulations spread to other states?
I have an acquaintance who is high up in DF&G, he is a good guy, pro hunter. He will be the first one to tell you that the anti hunting lobbyist are close to completing their objective, and their is nothing that we as hunters can do to stop them. They even want to change the name of DF&G to Cal Wild. Pretty sad.
Pretty sad state.
I am headed out as soon as possible.
Our state has become a third world country in some parts. The politicians have screwed everything up.
The name change?
Yep it was in the Riverside Press Enterprise news paper, this morning, announcing the name change.
Starting Jan. 1, California's Department of Fish and Game will become Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Just my opinion, not to talk politics but the money spent to change the name would have better be spent easing the state's lingering budget deficit.
I've read that the department projects the name change will cost more than the Legislature's upper estimate of $300,000, mostly to redo the department's website and computer systems. The current letterhead, uniforms, license forms, vehicle logos and other remnants will be used until they're exhausted, then replaced in the normal cost of doing business.


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It isn't going to be close. Our guys are going to pisssssed off in this one.
"Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing."
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I predict that the collective anger and frustration of the fanbase will be taken out on the officials at the first sign of a bad call. Would not want to be them Saturday.
Just put us on the line about 50 times.
I predict it will be a small crowd and we win by 15+. 74-56. I predict that Niang will get back on track.
I guarantee the effort will be tremendous (as it was last night, by the way), and I think that will translate into a 20+ point win.
I think TCU will scare the bejesus out of us in the first half and then taper off with us winning by 12-15.
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I predict that the collective anger and frustration of the fanbase will be taken out on the officials at the first sign of a bad call. Would not want to be them Saturday.
Just put us on the line about 50 times.
I hope we have the officials from last night. They tried handing us the game on several occasions.
I predict pain.
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Not only does TCU have to play us again, but this one is in Hilton...and we're coming off another horrendous, should-have-been-a-win loss. I sense some serious (to create a Silverchair pun because I heard them on the radio this afternoon) ...FROGSTOMPIN' on the court in this one.
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I want to see a 50-point beatdown. I don't hate TCU, but after the frustration of last night I just want our team to deliver such an emotionally deflating *****-kicking to the Horned Frogs that half their team quits after the game because they've lost their will to compete.
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We are going to absolutely curb stomp the frogs in this one. The crowd won't be huge, but much much more than what TCU is used to playing in front of.
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From EatingWell: September/October 2007, EatingWell for a Healthy Heart Cookbook (2008)
Very finely chopping onion, mushrooms and carrots in the food processor is not only fast—it makes the vegetables hard to detect for picky eaters. They also form the base for the sauce of this ground beef skillet supper. Make it a meal: Serve with a green salad.
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We like Hamburger Helper but don't like the additional sodium and other junk it has in it. So this was a good way to prepare a healthy dish...doubly easy if you have a food processor. We don't love to see mushrooms in our food so I processed them to a pulp. Same thing for the other veggies if you want it to be more like Hamburger Helper. Agree with other reviewers to lessen or omit the thyme since it comes across quite strong.
Also make sure to drain the ground beef after browning before adding other ingredients; especially if it's less than 90% lean like I used. I made half the recipe only to make the other half the next night because it was really good. It's nice to know you're getting your veggies in a one-dish meal.
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yes, i agree wit u. u gotta drain the meat; but i found out even wit the draining- it still be greasy. so what i do is get it really hot, then drain. put it back on stove, cover wit water, let boil, drain again. then i put it back on the stove, and add apple cider vinegar (just a little); just 2 like eat up the grease if any that remain. YEA, U GOT 2 SEASON IT 2 YR TASTE, CAUSE IT WONT HAVE ANY TASTE AT ALL, (did i say at all).
Thanks to the beef broth, mushrooms, and sour cream, this tastes very similar to beef stroganoff. Substituted ground turkey for ground beef--didn't miss the ground beef at all!
The dish was fairly easy to make. The vegetables in the food processor definitely pureed them more than "chopped" them. Which was fine. It was a nice way to get the vegetable in the dish without the "picky eaters" knowing about it. Next time I would reduce the thyme seasoning to 1 tsp versus 2 tsp. I thought if was very overwhelming. I like thyme but this had just a little too much for my taste. I would up the salt another 1/4 tsp. Note that 2 cups of small elbows makes a lot! Otherwise, good dish and plenty of leftovers.
This dish is great comfort food. I think it would make a wonderful substance food if you were down with a cold. It's tasty with a thick and creamy broth base. I didn't find it bland, but our diet is mainly about cutting out a lot of sodium so we're used to tasting just the meat and vegetables. We love thyme but I believe you could fashion the spices and flavors however you like. It's easy to prepare. I don't have a food processor so prep time took a bit longer. I use a hand crank mincer/chopper and it worked just fine. Overall, this is a tasty dish I will be making again and again!


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Former pro football standout and cable television sports analyst Hugh Douglas is scheduled to appear in a Connecticut court Oct. 21 to face third-degree assault and second-degree strangulation charges.
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Al Nacin is one of the greatest upper-weight wrestlers in the storied history of Iowa State wrestling, graduating in 1975 as the school's first four-time All-American and its all-time winningest wrestler (109 wins).
Nacin, a native of Burbank, Ill., arrived at ISU after capturing the 1970 175-pound Illinois state prep title for Reavis High School. The 1970-71 wrestling season was the first in which freshmen were allowed to compete. Nacin was a redshirt candidate in his first year with the Cyclones, but All-American 167-pounder Keith Abens suffered a broken ankle late in the year. That moved Keith Binek from 177 to the 167-pound slot and immediately thrust Nacin into action at 177 pounds. He shocked many by advancing to the 177-pound title match at the 1971 NCAA Championships in Auburn, Ala., where the Cyclones finished second as a team. He lost in the final to Oklahoma State's Geoff Baum, but proved he would be a force to be reckoned with for years to come.
Hall of Fame ISU head coach Harold Nichols opted to redshirt Nacin the following season to prepare for the move up to 190 pounds. In 1972-73, Nacin won his first Big Eight Conference title and finished fifth at the NCAA Championships, aiding the Cyclones to their fourth NCAA title in five seasons.
Nacin continued to improve as a junior, claiming his first Midlands title and his second Big Eight championship. He was named Most Outstanding Wrestler at the 1974 Big Eight Championship and wrestled back to third place at the NCAA Championships that season.
Nacin's senior year was his best. He was invited to the 1975 NWCA All-Star Classic, defeating Navy's Jeff Simons, 10-4. He won his third Big Eight 190-pound title and capped off his career by winning the national title with an 8-4 win over Iowa's Greg Stevens. Nacin ended the year with an impressive 39-2 mark and 1975 ISU Athlete of the Year honors.
Only 10 wrestlers in the history of the program have earned All-America status four times, and Nacin was the first. His 109 career wins was the most in school history when he graduated. He now is tied for 21st on the Cyclone career win list.


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I just shot them through my bow today and they shoot better than my montecs do. And the tip went through the backside of my block target where as my block stops montecs no problem
ill note that when i was shooting earlier this spring withthem that i was using 300 epics, now im using 400. 100 grain toxics.... new string. september cant get here soon enough!
Toxics are illegal here in Colorado. Cutting edges must be on the same plane for the entire length.
Well I shot my buck the other day with a toxic at 30 yards. I didn't get a complete pass through as I hit the opposite shoulder. The shot was angled downhill pretty good, and I hit him perfect behind the shoulder and the arrow went directly through the center of his heart. There wasn't much a blood trail as the entry was a little high and no exit wound. However the buck ran straight downhill and only made it about 80 yards, and I watched him pile up in front of me. It was unbelievable how much hemorrhaging the buck had all the way up to the base of his skull. He had more damage than some animals I have shot with my 300 win mag. Here is a picture of the hole it punched out of his heart. The broadhead stayed in tact the whole time, and it looks just as good as new. The big slice in the heart is from my knife when I was trying to cut everything out.
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I ran across these the other day when I went by the pro-shop. They look absolutely mean! I am really leaning towards trying some out after spending time watching several youtube videos on them, despite the rather upset crossbow user.
From the design they are by far the best core type broadhead I have ever seen, and look well worth a few in the bag..or block!
I hunt because......
I dont like them. I don't like blades that bend and I also see penetration issues on larger animals.


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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- A passenger aboard an Icelandair flight had to be restrained with duct tape by fellow passengers after going on a rampage Thursday.
According to Icelandic media outlet MBL.is, the passenger began acting out two hours before the flight was set to land. He reportedly had been drinking heavily, and allegedly began ranting, spitting and threatening the crew before he was restrained.
Andy Ellwood, a contributor with Forbes, was aboard the flight and snapped a photo which quickly went viral.
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The photo shows a man bound to his chair with plastic ties and tape.
The passenger was escorted off the flight when it landed at JFK.
Ron Marsico, a spokesman for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which owns the airport, told reporters that police took the 46-year-old man to a hospital after determining that he was drunk. No charges were filed, he said. The passenger's name wasn't released, the Associated Press reported.
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Gus the Bus, a free, preschool classroom on wheels, was recently launched by the Aspen Community Foundation and Garfield School District Re-2, with support from the Rifle Community Foundation.
Gus the Bus is a new, innovative way to deliver quality preschool education to three-, four- and five-year-olds who would not otherwise receive these services and are at risk of starting school unprepared.
Gus is a retrofitted school bus equipped with learning centers that help children develop skills necessary to be successful in kindergarten and become life-long learners.
Now, the two foundations have received a matching grant of $22,000 from the Brenden Mann Foundation. Katie Mackley, president of the Rifle Community Foundation, said the grant will leverage local donations to Gus the Bus and help build a broad base of community support for the program.
"We believe strongly in what the Rifle Community Foundation and the Aspen Community Foundation are doing with Gus the Bus," said Johnny Brenden, president of the Brenden Mann Foundation. "The long-term impact of quality early childhood education has been well documented for its lasting benefit to the children, their families and the community. We are pleased to be of help with this matching grant."
Twice weekly, Gus visits six neighborhoods in Rifle and New Castle where two qualified Re-2 district early childhood teachers provide a literacy-rich educational experience to 52 children, and support families with training and resources to be actively involved in their child's learning.
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NCR's Office of Planning and Design Quality (OPDQ) transitioned an outdated setup into an open space layout with smaller "home base" workstations, and devoted the remaining space to a variety of shared-use workplace settings and functions.
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This prototype is a test bed concept for clinical trial of sorts to research, experiment, and measure physical and organizational solutions for the mobile workplace.
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In late January 2012, the Mountain Plains Service Center was given $1.2 million of FY12 BA54 that was programmed for another project. The anticipated six month housing plan immediately became a three month project to create a housing plan for the three buildings in the Salt Lake City area. The project required the team to identify tenants, determine requirements, design and reach agreements with agencies for the Bennett Federal Building.


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Published: Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at 3:40 p.m.
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Three men were shot to death outside a downtown bar in early June, which led to the arrest of an Ocala man who told police he killed because he was "punked" in a video shared on YouTube.
The seventh most viewed story on Ocala.com in 2013: "Donkey-sex suspect in protective custody, wants animal back" — 73,275 views.
Andrew Joseph Lobban, 31, was indicted by a grand jury in June on three counts of first-degree murder in connection with the case.
He has pleaded not guilty and awaits trial.
The shooting occurred just after midnight on June 2 outside AJ's Bar. That's were police found the bodies of Josue "Sway" Santiago, 25; Jerry Lamar "Junior" Bynes, 20; and Benjamin Howard, 23.
All four men worked together as bouncers at the Ocala Entertainment Complex. Both AJ's and the entertainment complex have since closed.
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This must be the season for surveys on risk management. E&Y recently published their perspective on risk management. They surveyed over 500 companies around the globe, almost 80% of which have over $1 billion in revenue, and the sample represents a variety of industries. You can find the report here.
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While many companies have basic elements of a compliance program in place such as code of conduct and whistleblower programs, simply having these elements is no substitute for a comprehensive program. In reality, many companies have implemented a "one-off" approach in which procedures often become fragmented, duplicative and outdated over time. For these organizations, the cost of non-compliance can be extraordinarily high, whereas a well-designed, comprehensive compliance program provides numerous efficiencies and can serve as a solid foundation for effective Enterprise Risk Management.
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Over the last few weeks, several studies have emerged that indicate a growing demand for risk management. In one of the better ones, in late July, Accenture published their study on Risk Management. Entitled Managing Risk for High Performance in Extraordinary Times, Accenture surfaces several major findings, a few summarized here:
2. Risk management is too separate from the business and not integrated with day to day operations.
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Companies today are being forced to comply with an extensive set of regulations. One thing that you can count on in the fallout of the financial meltdown, is that regulatory pressures will continue to mount. And for large, multi-national organizations in heavily regulated verticals, the problem is further compounded. Businesses need to take a practical, cross-regulatory approach to managing compliance in order to alleviate the increasing burden while gaining insight into risks to key business processes that could affect overall corporate performance.


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Beginning in March, you will slowly see less of the classic Bay Towne Trolley on the road.
The aging fleet of buses and trolley's will be adding five brand new vehicles to their fleet.
The first bus will hit the road in March, the others will join the fleet over the remainder of the year.
The new buses will no longer look like the traditional trolley. They will be much larger, to take on an increasing demand for public transit in the community.
"The change for the riders, it ought to be a more comfortable ride. Our fleet is again. We are doing the best we can keeping the older vehicles going, keeping the air inside. It is more difficult with an older vehicles. So those things will make a more enjoyable ride," said Bay Towne manager Gene Keen.
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Norway's Kari Traa had been one of the world's leading moguls skiers for many years. Her talent was never in doubt, and it had taken her to a bronze medal in Nagano. A year after the Nagano Games, she...
Italian cross country skiing great, Stefania Belmondo, was making her final appearance at the Winter Games in Salt Lake City, and she was keen to sign off in grand style. The 33-year-old had made her ...
After a long period battling for recognition among his country's crop of talented speed skaters, Jochem Uytdehaage began to hit form a year before the 2002 Games. He was in his mid-twenties by the tim...
Expanding programmeThe Games saw the expansion of the Olympic programme to 78 events, including the return of skeleton and the introduction of women's bobsleigh. Athletes from a record 18 National Olympic Committees earned gold medals, including first-ever golds for China and Australia.
Nordic goldSamppa Lajunen of Finland became the first Nordic combined athlete to win three gold medals at one Games. He entered the 15km cross-country phase of the individual event in third place and easily made up ground to win the gold. In the team event, he anchored Finland to victory, then added another gold in the sprint.
Memorable firstsBy taking the silver medal in singles luge, Georg Hackl of Germany became the first person in Olympic history to earn a medal in the same individual event five times in a row. In the women's bobsleigh, Vonetta Flowers of the US became the first black athlete to earn winter gold, while ice hockey player Jarome Iginla of Canada followed as the first black male winner.
Ski jump surpriseHaving never previously won a World Cup event, Swiss ski jumper Simon Ammann rose from obscurity to win the normal hill in a closely fought contest. Four days later, he proved victory was no fluke by storming to victory on the large hill with the best jump in each round.NOCs 77Athletes 2,399 (886 women, 1,513)Events 78Volunteers 22,000Media 8,730 (2,661 written press, 6,069 broadcasters)
New on the programmeFor the first time, women's bobsleigh was part of the programme with the two-person event.
SkeletonThere were two events - one for men and one for women. The event was held for the first time at the 1928 Games in St Moritz, Switzerland.
New technology for the judgesIntroduction of instant video replay in figure skating.
An oval almost in the sky1,425m is the altitude of the Utah Olympic Oval, the highest covered oval in the world.
Two olympic championsTwo golds were awarded in pairs figure skating rather than a gold and a silver. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board decided to award Jamie Salé and David Pelletier from Canada a gold medal in the figure skating, pairs competition in Salt Lake City. Following a meeting with IOC President Jacques Rogge, International Skating Union (ISU) President Ottavio Cinquanta called an ISU Council meeting on 14 February, following the figure skating, men's free skate, competition. The ISU Council decided to suspend Judge Marie Reine Le Gougne for misconduct and to recommend to the IOC Executive Board that it also award a gold medal to Jamie Salé and David Pelletier. The IOC Executive Board agreed with and accepted the recommendation from the ISU to award the gold medal. The IOC Executive Board thanked the ISU Council for its speedy resolution of the matter for the sake of the athletes involved and those still to compete.
For the first timeEstonia and Croatia won their first medal in Olympic Winter Games history.
USA in bobsleighWith two medals in the four-man competition, the United States won its first medal in men's bobsleigh since 1956.
Gold for China and AustraliaChina and Australia won their first gold medal in Olympic Winter Games
CeremoniesSalt Lake City, 8 February 2002. Climax of the Opening Ceremony
Official opening of the Games by: President George W. Bush
Lighting of the Olympic Flame by: The American ice hockey team, gold medal winners in Lake Placid, 1980
Olympic Oath by: Jim Shea (skeleton)
Officials' Oath by: Allen Church (Alpine skiing)
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The gold and silver medals weigh 567 grammes (20 ounces) and are the heaviest Olympic medals ever created. The bronze medals weigh 454 grammes (16 ounces). For the first time in Olympic history, the medals vary for each sport, featuring 16 unique artists' renderings. On the front of the medals, an athlete bursts from flames carrying a torch, representing the resilience of the human spirit and the power to inspire. The figure has triumphed over adversity and is thus released from a mountain of ice and rock. The Olympic Rings anchor the image of the athlete, while the 2002 Games' theme, "Light the Fire Within" is etched into the medal, marking the first time that an organizing committee's vision statement is included on a medal. On the back of the medals, Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, holds a small victory leaf, symbolizing the olive wreaths that were presented to winners of the ancient Olympic Games. Within Nike's embrace is an illustration of the event for which each medal is being presented. Also imprinted on the back of each medal is the Salt Lake 2002 crystal emblem and the name of the event. At the base of the ribbon loop is the Roman numeral XIX, signifying the XIX Olympic Winter Games. The medals are designed in the shape of river rocks, like those found in Utah's streams and rivers. Part modern and part rustic, they embody the spirit of the American West from the forging of the West to the technological present. Each medal is hand-finished and is slightly different from the other medals similar to individual rocks sculpted by water and wind.
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Polychrome poster composed of a photo representing a flag carrying the logo of the XIX Olympic Winter Games. The flag floats above the mountaintop in the background. Publisher: SLOOC; Fine Art, Saint-Louis.
The official report of Salt Lake City 2002 is composed of two large-format volumes and a CD-ROM. Volume 1, "Official report of the XIX Olympic Winter Games Salt Lake 2002", was published in two versions – French and English. Volume 2, "The fire within: 12 photographers' quest to capture the Olympic spirit" is available in English only. The CD-ROM provides the competition results in a bilingual version.Salt Lake City 2002 - Volume 1Salt Lake City 2002 - Volume 2Salt Lake City 2002 - Results


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Davis Cup weekend is just about underway! The matchups for each tie have been decided and the stage is set for a powerhouse weekend of great tennis. Click here for the draw and here for TV coverage and schedules.
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Thursday, March 5, 2009
PHOTO OP: The baller boys get in gear for Davis Cup's opening weekend
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Wohooo! Go Sweden! (My home country.)ReplyDelete
Hang on a moment... Why do they look so gloomy? Oh, no audience... No Pim-Pim...(hot) Eh, no chance in hell of winning anything... OK. Fair enough, then.
Well, at least Mats is still kinda cute.
- AnonymousMarch 5, 2009 at 11:18 AM
Juan Monaco has not gotten the memo that he needs to get into my pants- pronto! Lord that boy is blazing hot (and very under-rated in terms of his hottness.)ReplyDelete
Holy god. Tennis has so many good looking men.ReplyDelete
Sweden doesn't look nearly as depressed as Switzerland. They look downright pissed.
Mats IS still hot. I heard he lives in Idaho (not sure if it's true,) which I think is so weird. If you're going to pick a state in the US in which to live, you pick IDAHO???
Great idea!
*pens memo to Rafa*
Natch, Mats lives in Idaho, with model wife an four kids. Maybe Idaho reminds him of his home county Smaland in Sweden...dunno.ReplyDelete
Babz, sooo true...
I forgot to say I love the Frenchies! They can't keep their hands off each other!ReplyDelete
Thanks, CC. I still think he could have found a place that reminded him of Sweden in California. Why don't we swing by his house and offer to take him real estate shopping..and then quietly maul him on the way there? You busy Sunday?ReplyDelete
Well, aside for the person second picture from the bottom, standing in the middle.. ugh. Just ugh.ReplyDelete
The frenchies are so cute! They're all still behaving like total boys. Not that the spanish ISN'T. :D
I dunno what's up with the Suisse, but they look... intimidating. Might be the angle of the picture, might be the totally awesome goatee, but definitely looking like they wanna rip someone's face off.
It stirs me good, alright.
Mon dieu j'adore les hommes francais!ReplyDelete
France better win; they are so beautiful.Where's Richard? The Czechs aren't attractive maybe Berdych but not really and who in their right mind chooses the worm to be the focal point of a picture? The Swiss totally look pissed in a smoldering "take your pants off" kind of way. Ancic looks adorable and Huta Galung is still hot though he looks slightly psychotic in the picture. I agree Monaco is hot though he has the tendency to look ugly.
Ooh nothing makes a bad day better than hot men. Hot damn!
Allez Richie!
Haha the Swiss indeed look like a pissed cheese fondue street gang. :DReplyDelete
And Spain's team does remind me of a bunch of astronauts there (hot ones though).
And Rich, couldn't you have photoshopped the Worm out of that picture?!
"And Rich, couldn't you have photoshopped the Worm out of that picture?!"ReplyDelete
Eh, figurative or literal?
BOTH! LOLReplyDelete
I miss seeing Ancic! he's so adorable!!!!!!!! hahaReplyDelete


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