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Kristi Anderson is from Apple Valley and attended Northwestern College in St. Paul. As part of her education, she student taught 10th and 11th grade English and 12th grade AP Literature at Bloomington Jefferson High School. She also student taught 9th grade English at Metcalf Junior High in Burnsville. After graduation, Anderson was a day to day substitute teacher until she was appointed to a long term substitute position at Robbinsdale Middle School teaching 7th grade English. Currently, at YME she teaches 9th and 10th grade English.
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KA: A job in education is what attracted me to YME originally. I wanted to come to YME after going to a small college, because I realized I enjoyed the community aspect of a small town. I thought YME had a lot to offer, and it is only two hours away from the Cities or St. Cloud, and it is about an hour from any place I would need to shop so it is a great location. I would say that I am passionate about teaching English and making it appealing to all students. I am also active in going to all of my students activities. I can be found running with the cross country team, watching the tennis and volleyball matches, and helping out at the high school football games! I love being involved in my students lives because they are wholistic people and I want to show them I support them inside and outside of school!
AT: Why'd you become a teacher, and what's the best part?
My high school English teachers encouraged me to become a teacher due to their passion about learning, and willingness to push me every day in the classroom. I think the best aspect about my job is the opportunity to share my passion to educate, encourage, and to be a positive influence in the lives of my students.
AT: What do you expect to be the most challenging aspect of your work?
KA: I honestly think of any and every challenge as an opportunity to grow. So, I do not think it is challenging per se, but an occasion to persevere and improve.
AT: What do you bring that is unique?
KA: I think my outgoing personality and creativity is something that I bring uniquely to the profession. I am enthusiastic about bringing new techniques and technology into the classroom and engaging all students.
AT: Tell us about your family?
KA: My dad, Dennis, works for Delta Airlines and my mom, Kathy, works for Northwestern College where she teaches Biblical Worldview classes. I have two older brothers. Derek who works for R&D Systems, and is married with 3 children, is also expecting twins sometime this spring! My other brother, Daniel, works for Microsoft, is married and has a son. I also have an identical twin sister who was recently married and is teaching in Eagan.
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In my spare time, I enjoy activities--whether attending, watching or by participating myself. I play golf, soccer, and run. I also enjoy reading and going to the Cities to visit family and friends on the weekends.
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NH native Tucker Perkins to become X Games judge
Tucker Perkins has been one of the strongest U.S. halfpipe skiers for years, but in 2014, he'll be switching from competitor to judge. Perkins, a New Hampshire native who's turning 23 in January, is announcing his retirement from competition this winter, just prior to the Olympic debut of halfpipe skiing.
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RE: Colorado system for investigating ski accidents raises concerns
The only thing I'm angry with the sheriff about is that he beat me to the punch on ripping the "investigative report" run by the SDN (and which was actually a Denver Post series) which opened up with questions about ski patrol training.
It is quite clear that the "journalist" in this story should be investigated on the size of check she cashed from the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association (or what ever it is called).
What a hack piece - and no wonder that few ski areas would talk to her. Does she, and SDN (that's right kids - you ran it) understand that ski patrol will rescue more individuals in a busy weekend then local EMS will in a year? And they do this for a fraction of what we taxpayers shell out for our local EMS agencies? Lack of training? Why don't you talk about the EMT / Paramedic trained patrol members making a grand total of $12 an hour. Guys (and gals) who pay for their own avalanche training, their own gear, their own rescue and medical certifications.
Denver Post and SDN - do you know why they do this? They care, they are addicted to their jobs for reasons a city journalist will never understand because the questions are never asked.
The SDN was too lazy to check out this story. Just reprint a story from someone else - you don't have to pay a staff reporter - what a great deal. And you also get revenue from the stupid Google questions on your website.
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HARROGATE, TN -- Lincoln Memorial University head men's basketball coach Josh Schertz is pleased to announce another full line-up for his Summer Basketball Camp Program.
Schertz said, "The summer of 2013 will prove to be one of our most productive sessions to date. We have multiple team camps, individual skills camps, and our Senior Elite Camp will again be offered. Over the last three years, our camp attendance has nearly quadrupled and I see no reason why 2013 will not be another record-setting summer."
The Tri-State Team Camp, a round-robin format, will be held in two separate sessions, with dates offered June 3-7 as well as June 20-22. Last summer, more than 50 different high schools in the Tri-State (TN, KY, VA) area were represented. Teams from Georgia, Indiana, North and South Carolina also participated. Lincoln Memorial also offers an overnight option for teams as well as a commuting option. Teams can even choose specific participation days.
In additon to the Tri-State Team Camps, LMU will also offer a Middle School Shoot-Out as a one-day round robin play-day. This will be open to all middle school teams on Saturday, June 8. For team camp registration information, please click this link. For more information and to register your team, please contact coach Cameron Whicker (423.869.6346).
Coach Schertz is also pleased to announce the return by popular demand of the Individual Skills Camps. There will be two offerings of the Individual Skills Camps with sessions on June 24-28 and August 5-7. Last summer, the Lincoln Memorial University men's basketball players and coaches taught, instructed and interacted with more than 200 camp participants. The camps are open to boys and girls entering grades K-12 of all ability levels. The Individual Skills Camps are overseen by the entire LMU men's basketball coaching staff, and prides itself on providing as much individual instruction as possible in one weeks' time. Full-day and half-day options are available. For the camp flier, please click here. For more information and to register, please contact Coach Chris Cottrell (423.869.6346).
Finally, the Lincoln Memorial men's basketball staff will be holding its annual end of summer Senior Elite Camp. The Senior Elite Camp is offered to high school boys entering their junior and senior years. This camp will offer potential future student-athletes a glimpse into the life of a Lincoln Memorial University men's basketball player. Campers will participate in skill development drills, 5-on-5 games, and be evaluated by the Lincoln Memorial University men's basketball coaching staff. That camp is set for Saturday, August 10. For more information, please contact coach Chris Cottrell.


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BERKELEY -- Two days after Oregon's defense and a severe rainstorm sent Cal quarterback Jared Goff to the bench, the Bears had Goff and Zach Kline share practice time on Monday.
Coach Sonny Dykes said after the 55-16 loss to the Ducks that Goff likely would remain the starter.
"If I had to make a guess, that'd be my guess," Dykes said Monday, when asked to speculate on who will start Saturday against visiting Washington State. "We'll see how they perform this week. We felt like Zach warranted some more reps."
Meanwhile, Dykes explained that he booted junior defensive end Chris McCain from the team Sunday after "a series of things that date back for a while."
He said there was no single incident during or after the Oregon game that sparked the decision but declined to provide further details.
"Anytime you do that it's a very difficult decision, because it has an impact on a young person's life," said Dykes, adding that McCain will be kept on scholarship this year and continue to attend classes.
Senior nose tackle Deandre Coleman said he was surprised by the move.
"The team was hurt. He's a friend, he's a brother," Coleman said. "Coach is always going to do what he feels is best for the team. Most guys understood. I understand. I'm a team player."
Goff, who lost two fumbles in the first quarter at Oregon, practiced some wearing a glove. "It may be something he decides to do, may be something he hates," Dykes said.
Goff was the nation's total offense leader as a true freshman through three games. Kline, a redshirt freshman, completed 18 of 37 passes for 165 yards with a touchdown and an interception in his college debut.
Monday's practice ended nearly a half-hour early because of a campuswide power outage that prevented use of lights at Memorial Stadium.
Starting right tackle Steven Moore (head), cornerback Kam Jackson (lower leg) and reserve running back Khalfani Muhammad (head) were on the sideline, but Dykes said he expects all three to play Saturday.
For more on Cal sports, see the Bear Talk blog at ibabuzz.com/beartalk. Follow Jeff Faraudo on Twitter at twitter.com/JeffFaraudo.
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1 (also jigsaw puzzle) A puzzle consisting of a picture printed on cardboard or wood and cut into various pieces of different shapes that have to be fitted together.
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Missouri Supreme Court rejected previous law in 2006
Missouri lawmakers are taking another stab at requiring voters to show photo identification at the polls.
The House Elections Committee heard testimony Wednesday on a proposed amendment to the Missouri Constitution that would allow for a photo ID requirement. The panel also considered a separate bill that would enact the mandate.
Proponents argue the law would help prevent election fraud. Opponents argue there are no recent known instances of voter fraud. They say the proposal could make voting harder for many Missourians.
Missouri lawmakers have debated photo ID requirements in recent years. A 2006 state law imposing the requirement was ruled unconstitutional by the Missouri Supreme Court.
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Wilco front man Jeff Tweedy is not a skier, but he is looking forward to possibly working in a hike during the short time he and his band make their one-off trip to Vail to headline the 2012 Snow Daze Festival.
"We played like 120, 130 shows over the last year and I don't remember many bad ones," said Tweedy, who launched Wilco 18 years ago and has since witnessed it becoming one of the most positively heralded modern rock bands of all time, releasing eight studio albums including last year's highly acclaimed "The Whole Love," created and delivered independently on Wilco's own label.
"On any given night, you're so in the moment, you don't dwell on shows when you play that many in one extensive tour," Tweedy said. "But if for example you asked how the last show went in San Francisco, I'd remember it clearly. I'm sure Vail will be memorable."
Wilco has toured throughout the U.S. and Europe over the last year and has another full plate of venues to hit on the other side of the map, in Japan, Australia and New Zealand in 2013. The Vail show however, will involve a special trip and will mark the band's 2012 grand finale.
"It's putting a big bow on a pretty extensive year of touring," Tweedy said. "We'll probably be a little rustier than we have been, which usually makes for a fun, unique performance. We ended the last of the tour in Europe a few weeks ago. It was grueling. At the end of it we felt like it was hard to say goodbye and even hug each other. So for us it's nice to have a little time off then one last show at the end of the year. It worked out well planning-wise for us to have a stand alone, relaxing show."
New songs = highlight
Although it will be Wilco's first time in Vail, they are no strangers to Colorado - having sold out Red Rocks nearly every time they've played the famed venue, which for Tweedy, serves as an obvious standout over Wilco's nearly two decade lifespan.
"Over the years it's one of those venues that's never going to blend into the landscape of all the other shows," Tweedy said of Red Rocks. "Location-wise, the audience always comes into it expecting magic. Because of that energy they always stand out and draw a similar energy out of us. The area brings it out, too. I like to hike quite a bit and generally like being in your neck of the woods to get a good hike in."
He was happy to hear that in lieu of making some turns on the mountain while in Vail - something he deems "too risky ... I would definitely fall" - there might be some hiking terrain still available.
Getting back to his work, "The Whole Love" record revived a lot of the edgier riffs that so deeply etched Wilco onto the radar several used ago. Throughout the last year of touring, the new songs have elicited some of the loudest feedback from the audience, a rare phenomenon Tweedy hasn't enjoyed since Wilco's "A Ghost is Born" release back in 2004.
"The reception has been really good. I would have to say the audience has responded to the material for this record more immediately than the previous couple of records and it felt like a pretty seamless integration into our live set," he said. "Definitely we've felt on many nights that the new material was the highlight, which is sometimes a tough thing to accomplish with anything new. It's been nice."
'Keeping your fingers warm'
Tweedy also likes the idea of small festivals and has even designed one of his own. The Solid Sound Festival in North Adams, Mass., features Wilco, its many side projects and a handful of other invited artists that have yet to be named and is returning for 2013. While not exactly on par with Snow Daze, the festival offers a similar dynamic that captures the spirit of a small collective of independently talented artists.
"In our experience over the years playing other people's festivals - big festivals - we've gotten better at it and learned to enjoy it more, but they've never been completely comfortable," he said. "Off stage it's been overwhelming, so having our own festival is scaling it back and putting it in a context that feels more unified and manageable and allows you to see a little of everything on offer. In a way it was an extension of the band, presenting it as a fuller collective of a crew making music together. Our crew is littered with creative people."
Tweedy anticipates the experience to feel more like a more intimate performance - one in which he is bracing himself for cold fingers.
"Headlining something like this feels more like an outdoor show, it doesn't feel as much like a festival," he said. "There is nothing wrong with festivals - but the smaller the number of people involved, the more manageable it is. Playing outdoors is usually pretty fun. We've had some winter shows over the years. The only hard part is keeping your fingers warm."


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Seven people in Georgia have died in traffic crashes this Christmas weekend.
And local law enforcement is out in full-force to make sure that number doesn't rise.
They plan to ring in the new year by keeping the roads safe for you.
State troopers want to make sure driver Shatina Posey isn't one of the roughly two thousand accidents this holiday season.
"I didn't want another ticket...They said I was going 86 in a seventy mile zone," she said.
Close to five hundred people are predicted to get injured.
"It's hard to predict the number of people that are gonna die," said Lieutenant Donald Smith.
But the Georgia Department of Public Safety puts that number at fourteen.
Sargeant Mark Bentley is one of 750 troopers out.
They increase holiday patrols around Christmas and New Year.
Eleven people died during the holidays, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says someone dies in an alcohol-related crash every thirty minutes across the country.
Traveler Wanda King and her husband worry because five hundred of those crashes are in Georgia.
"I think they should set up checkpoints and keep the traffic under control and people under control for their safety," she said.
That's exactly what they're doing through January 2.
Law enforcement will set up road blocks through Operation Zero Tolerance.
Police say in the state of Georgia there were twenty six fatal accidents last year during the holidays.
And one of the most dangerous intersections in our area is Pleasant Home and Bobby Jones Expressway.
A roadblock will go in a dangerous area like this around New Year.
There have been 800 already this holiday season.
Sargeant Bentley warned Shatina Posey that fifty percent of traffic deaths could be avoided by buckling up.
"He was going to give me a warning this time by i need to take it easy and make sure that my son is buckled," she said.
But he might not go that easy on the next one he pulls over.


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by kori
July 20th, 2016
Sock for Leo
Your Birthday is nearly here, so get those roars ready Leo! And get those tootsies ready too, because boy have we got the socks for you! As amateur astrologists, we dreamers have collected socks and accessories that should be just about perfect for your princely paws.
The Lion is the symbol that rules Leo. The Lion is proud, and fierce, and a natural leader. The Lion is a winner, the best of the best! And, of course, the Lion is gorgeous. But Leo, it is necessary for all of us to humble ourselves, from time to time, even Kings and Queens such as you. So please keep in mind, as mighty and beautiful as you are, you're still just a big kitty cat.
Blue Felines Crew Socks
Egyptian Cat Knee Highs
Fancy Cat Striped Tights
That being said, this next month is all about you, so you can just throw all of that humility away for the time being, because now it's your turn to party!
Birthday Cat Crew Socks
Rainbow Stripe Paw Print Crew Socks
Tubular Rainbow Cat Socks
Like any cat, Lions are very independent creatures. And yet, you are at your very best when you have an adoring audience. With your unmatched confidence and vibrant spirit, you were born to perform Leo! Lions are strong and nimble, with good lungs and a dramatic flair, so singing, dancing and acting may be the perfect creative outlets for you. And the cheers of your fans certainly don't hurt. Your stage is waiting Leo, and the crowd is going wild, so slip on those socks and stockings and wow them with your unparalleled prowess!
Velvet Opera Length Gloves
Professional Fishnet Tights with Cotton Sole
Bellarina Half Toe No-Show Socks with Grips
When the curtains close, and your audience has all gone home, it's time to wrap yourself in the luxury that you deserve. It's okay to indulge yourself Leo, you've earned a little bit of extravagance in your life. A Lion should accept nothing short of the best, so we suggest a bit of Silk, Cashmere, and of course, the very softest and cuddliest (and humanely obtained) Angora!
Sophia Confetti Knee Highs (Wool & Silk Blend)
Gaspare Contrast Crew Socks
Orkney Angora Wrist Warmers
We mustn't forget, Lions are royalty. So adorn yourself with Purple and Gold from crown to toes, just like the Queens and Kings that you are!
Floral Tights
Polonova Longer Velvet Wrist Warmers
Dreamer Vertical Striped Cotton OTKs
Glitter Lurex Tights
Metallic Leggings
Snappy Fleur de Lis Garters
When you place your order, don't forget to request a limited edition Leo Sticker in your order notes during checkout; we made it just for you! Let your manes down Lion, and go wild this month! Be bold, be passionate, be sensational! Be the very best, because we know you could never be anything less. We hope you have the very happiest of birthdays Leo!
by Zaffie
July 14th, 2016
Embrace Your Geekiness
My name is Zaf and I am a proud geek, as you can see above. I love comic books, movies about comic books, underpants featuring my fave heroes from comic books . . . you get the picture. I also love UFO conspiracy theories, Star Trek (TNG & Voyager!), and anything else that injects a little magic into my muggle existence. But there was a time when I wouldn't admit any of that if my life depended on it. I didn't want to be uncool or, worse yet, annoyingly uncool. I had low-self esteem and didn't think it was worth it to share my enthusiasm for things, because of how often it was made clear that my enthusiasm wasn't welcome.
Thanks to supportive co-workers and friends, who are the same kind of "uncool" as I am, my confidence eventually skyrocketed. Through my work at Sock Dreams and Sock Dreams' tumblr, I discovered that socks could be an amazing method of self-expression. Sure, socks are socks. But through nerd-colored-glasses, everyday socks can mean anything. Twilight Dreamy Knees and Dreamy Sleeves feel a little Night Vale-ish—and Cecil definitely wears Classic Sock Garters. Red Cotton Slouches layered over Royal Opaque Tights are so totally Captain America. A young Hogwarts student may bundle up with Going Through a Phase Arm Cozies for a late-night Divination class. The ideas go on and on. I've seen customers on tumblr interpret our socks in deeply personal and unique ways.
We are the kids who spent lunch break in the Library playing Magic the Gathering. We love Star Wars unironically and are ready for a lightsaber battle at a moment's notice. We wear our NERD and GEEK badges proudly on our hearts (and our calves). And if you're not quite confident in your nerdery yet? That's okay. Everyone discovers their voice on their own terms, and you will when you're ready. Just keep loving what you love, and surrounding yourself with things and people who think you and your interests are worthwhile.
by Lucy
July 7th, 2016
Summer Favorites
Although we've talked in depth about summer socks before, and even touched on the best socks for over-heated feet, each sunny season brings new favorites, so it's time for some more summer recommendations!
Starting with the very barest of foot coverings, we have thin little liners for keeping a layer between your bare feet and your shoes, and some little half-socks to protect your feet in clogs or sandals.
Full Foot Shoe Liner – Larger and Smaller
Bamboo Half Sock
Gracel Foot Rings
We've also got no-shows in a few different styles, perfect to hide in close-toed shoes or show off in peep-toes.
Basic Liner Socks
Lace Footies
Basic Five Toes
If you're looking for a little more sock in your summer, we've got delectable footies that will keep your feet cool and protected, especially in sneakers.
Fitness Low Anklets
Lace Foot Wraps
Sports Camo No-Shows
And one of the most fun things about these littlest of socks? Many of them come in whimsical multi-packs!
Polka Dot No Show 3 Pack
Microfiber Liner 3 Pack
Unisex Cotton Half Socks
If your summer promises outside adventures, you may also want to pick up some longer socks to protect your legs from the elements…and stave off the midnight chill.
Camp Knee Highs
Pretty Tomboy Knee Socks
Extraordinarily Longer Striped Thigh Highs
Whatever your summer style, sit back, relax, and keep your feet cool!
by Rae
June 29th, 2016
American Sock Dream
Independence Day is sneaking up on us, like a Minuteman in 18th century Massachusetts. You've got to stay on your toes if you want to have the perfect socks for the 4th. But don't worry; we've got plenty of Red, White, and Blue to help you celebrate with patriotic panache.
American Flag Midcalf ~ Banner Kid's Midcalf ~ Old Glory Printed Trouser Sock ~ Captain Stripe Over the Calf
Do you prefer your stars and stripes in more subtle hues? We've got you covered. From no shows to over the knees, you can proclaim your patriotism in Red White and Black, Red Tan and Blue, or Pink Cream and Denim.
Firework No Show ~ Star Stripe Anklet ~ Star & Stripe OTK ~ Freedom Rings Kid's Midcalf
Some of you might be looking forward to the grand finale of the evening: the fireworks! You may even want to wear something reminiscent of those glittering flashes of light. If that's the case, we have some celebratory stockings that will truly sparkle.
Lurex Glitter OTKs ~ Glitter Lurex Tights ~ Melting Pot Glitter OTKs ~ Party Night Arm Warmers
Declare your independence with socks!
by kori
June 22nd, 2016
Socks for Cancers
Your Birthday is almost upon us Cancer, and this journal entry is just for you! You've spent so much time doing so many nice things for others, but you know what Crab? You deserve something nice too! And really, what's nicer than socks? As amateur astrologists, we Dreamers have compiled a collection of socks that will suit the very special needs of your very special sign.
The most qualifying trait of Cancers is your nurturing nature. Wherever a Crab goes, you take your homes with you, and you are willing to share your shelter with anyone in need. But Cancer, you deserve to be nurtured too, so we've rounded up some of our softest, coziest socks that will feel like your feet are being hugged all the time! Because hugs are great, and so are you.
Berber Fleece Slipper Socks • Warm & Cozy Bootsocks • Orkney Angora Thermal Socks
A Crab is truly in its element when submerged in the element of water, but don't let that stop you from protecting your dear little tootsies! Even when scuttling about the ocean floor, your feet need never get wet.
But a crab is not limited to the sea. In these lovely toe cozies, you may walk upon dry land, without leaving your precious water behind.
Water Crews • Extraordinarily Longer Elemental Thigh Highs in glacier
You are a sensitive soul Crab, and we know that your soles can be rather sensitive as well. Here are some foot liners that can give you the support you need to truly thrive in this cold, harsh world.
We know that you have a hard time speaking up for yourself Cancer, as you always want everyone around you to be happy. But don't let that dampen your voice! You've got things to say, and we can help you say them in the subtlest of ways. When you can't speak up on your own, let your socks make your bold statements for you.
Don't Let Anyone… Midcalves • SASSY Knee Highs
And speaking of statements, we've got a special Zodiac sticker that visualizes what you're about. So be sure to ask for one in your order notes when you check out, so the world may know what a proud Crab you are! As the tides swell, and the ocean beckons you back to her depths for your celebrations, remember that the next month is all about you! So, care for yourself as well as you care for others, and this birthday is sure to be as wonderful as you are. May you have the very happiest of birthdays dear Crabs!
Super Stripes in teal and seafoam, as pictured in the Cancer zodiac sticker
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NEW YORK -- Turns out, being a one-hit wonder is risky.
When Crumbs, the New York City-based chain that built its business around cupcakes, shuttered several dozen of its remaining locations on Monday, it seemed like an abrupt ending for a company that opened a decade ago to ride the wave of popularity of the sugary treat sparked by the TV series Sex and The City.
But Crumbs' rise and fall isn't surprising when considering the company's dependence on a fad. In fact, it's the latest cautionary tale for businesses that devote their entire menus to variations of a single product.
Companies that only offer one item can fall victim to a number of risks. For one, trendy products tend to attract competition from big and small players that want to jump on the bandwagon. For instance, Starbucks and Cold Stone Creamery have been trying to capitalize on the cupcake trend with cake pops and ice cream cupcakes, respectively.
Being beholden to a single item also makes companies more susceptible to customers' whims and changing tastes. There's always a new fad. Frozen yogurt. Chopped salads. Freshly squeezed juices. Entrepreneurs may be eager to open stores selling these products, but there's always the danger that fickle customers will move on to the next thing.
"A cupcake shop today can't survive on just cupcakes," said Darren Tristano, a Technomic analyst.
To combat the risks, many chains diversify their menus. And several have prospered by moving beyond their flagship products.
Dunkin' Donuts, for instance, has been pushing aggressively into specialty drinks and sandwiches, with a focus on boosting sales after its morning rush hour. And Starbucks has introduced a range of new foods and drinks in its cafes, including premium bottled juices and salad boxes. The coffee chain even plans to expand wine and beer offering in evenings to as many as 1,000 locations over the next several years.
Magnolia, another popular New York City cupcake shop, is credited for sparking the cupcake craze after it was featured in Sex and the City.
The chain, which opened in 1996, has endured while many of the cupcake shops that opened up in its wake -- including Crumbs -- focused on just cupcakes. That's in part because Magnolia, which now has 7 U.S. locations, offers a variety of desserts, including cakes, pies, cookies, brownies and banana pudding.
Sara Gramling, Magnolia's spokeswoman, said the company is learning about the dangers of focusing too heavily on one product, as well as expanding too quickly.
"We'll be mindful of those lessons," she said.
Still, some chains manage to persevere by carving out a niche where there aren't many competitors; Auntie Anne's and Cinnabon have expanded locations over the years.
As for Crumbs, the company noted in a statement late Monday that it was evaluating its "limited remaining options." That will include a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing. Crumbs did not provide comment beyond its statement.


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Susan Lister, of Los Gatos, has a pointed message for Bay Area drivers who catch a glimpse of her gray Prius -- a colorful Roadshow bumper sticker that says:
"I don't read minds / SO SIGNAL, DAMMIT!"
Lister is one of nearly 300 Bay Area motorists who have plastered stickers on their vehicles as part of a campaign to get drivers to change their sloppy driving habits and use their turn signals.
In addition to the "dammit" sticker, another one reads: "Be a thinker / USE YOUR BLINKER!"
Readers hatched the bumper sticker idea this year and suggested I get their recommendations. Dozens of slogans rolled in. These were the two most popular.
"Ever since I applied the bumper sticker, I have noticed an increase in the use of turn signals," Lister says. "Coincidence? Let's keep up the trend."
Not signaling is a leading pet peeve of many motorists in numerous driving surveys, and safety experts say it's a serious issue.
A study in the spring by the Society of Automotive Engineers found that "turn-signal neglect is a problem that causes more crashes than distracted driving." Proper use of signals, it concluded, could prevent millions of crashes nationwide.
The study found that drivers fail to signal a staggering 48 percent of the time, resulting in 2 million collisions a year -- more than twice the 950,000 crashes linked to distracted driving such as texting or yakking on a cellphone.
Young and old, we are fed up with those who don't signal.
"Please, please send me the 'dammit' sticker," said 80-year-old Annette Raynes, of San Jose. "It might get the message across to drivers who consider blinking unnecessary or unimportant. It's worth a curse word."
"I hope these no-signal folks can read," huffed Susan Farley, of Santa Clara.
"Please send me two of the 'dammit' stickers," said Seena Hawley, of Berkeley, who gave one to her friend Tom for his birthday.
Initially, I fretted that the bumper stickers would incite road rage. But when a host of trusted traffic cops and hundreds of readers weighed in positively, I knew it was time for the campaign to begin. Forget about offending a discourteous driver who can't bother to activate his blinker.
They should be apologizing to us. Profusely.
"The bumper stickers will be snapped up quickly, I'll bet," said retired San Jose motorcycle Officer Bruce Raye. "Stronger the language, the better! How about, 'Nice signal, jerk!' "
Alameda County Deputy Tom Rodrigues asked why he thought so many drivers don't use blinkers, said: "Laziness, pure and simple. They just don't care. This sounds hostile but this is the way it is."
Added San Jose Lt. Mike Kihmm: "I don't see anything wrong with the stickers. They are a message about safe driving and a moving community message sign promoting safe driving for all. Not a political message or an opinion, like some bumper stickers are."
Drivers who don't signal pose a real danger to motorcyclists, some of whom say it could be one reason why motorcycle deaths jumped 19 percent in 2011 compared with 2010.
"As a 40-plus-year motorcycle rider, I find the most dangerous aspect of the road is drivers changing lanes without using signals," said Allan McCarthy, of Los Altos. "In fact, the few drivers that do signal tend to do so while changing lanes, not in advance of the lane change -- as though if they signal in advance someone will quickly cut them off.
"When did the DMV rule of using turn signals get dropped from driver education and general practice?"
There may be a better solution than wishful thinking in the works. The Society of Automotive Engineers is pushing what it calls the "smart turn signal" -- which would work much like a seat belt reminder. It would be able to sense when drivers routinely ignore their turn signals and start to flash a reminder.
With gridlock mounting as the Bay Area economy improves, traffic engineers say we could greatly improve conditions on our roads by simply being more courteous. That means driving slower, obeying red lights, not changing lanes frequently, and when we do -- turning on those doggone blinkers.
"Thank you so much for doing the bumper stickers; they look great," said Jill Sebben, of San Mateo. "Hopefully more people will use their blinkers when they see your stickers on everyone's cars."
We can only hope.
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This is not the literal end of anything for the A's -- they're too smart and too deep for one March injury to wipe them out entirely.
Even an injury as titanic as losing presumptive ace Jarrod Parker for the season to Tommy John surgery is just another thing for Billy Beane and Bob Melvin to endure.
And the A's can endure it.
They've prepared for it, they've stacked their pitching staff to get through it, and they're talented and creative enough to win the A.L. West again despite it.
But in a deeper way, the Parker news, added to the issues facing A.J. Griffin, Ryan Cook and now Scott Kazmir, seemed to change something elemental about who the A's are and how much further they can take this.
They're a franchise that has constantly cycled through players and eras and performed brilliantly in 2012 and 2013 after the last reboot ...
Yet always seems poised for the next remodeling.
So that's why Monday felt like a mini-milestone moment -- when the A's latest run hit a symbolic middle-point.
Maybe we'll look back and realize this is when everybody stopped thinking about the rise and started thinking about how and when this might end and get recycled again.
Right here, I want to make clear that the A's still have a decent healthy rotation of Sonny Gray, Dan Straily, Kazmir, Tommy Milone and Jesse Chavez.
They could get Griffin back relatively soon, and Beane has secondary options Joe Savery and Drew Pomeranz beyond that.
Beane also loaded up the bullpen last offseason by adding Luke Gregerson, Jim Johnson and Josh Lindblom to Sean Doolittle, Cook and Dan Otero, among others.
How do you take some of the pressure off a batch of young starters? You stack the bullpen with fresh arms ready to lighten the starters' workload.
Plus, the Rangers, Angels and Mariners have their own pitching and injury questions to handle through the course of 162 games.
The A's can and might still win 92 or more games, and they might still shake up the playoffs.
But if you know the A's patterns, you also know that losing Parker could trigger a lot of other ripple effects and raise all the usual big-picture A's questions.
Such as:
They've been close the last two seasons, but they've lost to Detroit both times.
The A's have usually operated on three- or four-year cycles, and it has been a little over two years since the last housecleaning (trading Gio Gonzalez, Trevor Cahill and Andrew Bailey in December 2011).
Josh Donaldson, Cook and Josh Reddick all become arbitration eligible after this season and, as always, the A's have some prime young talent coming up -- led by 20-year-old shortstop Addison Russell.
This is the reality that the A's always face, even when they're the two-time defending A.L. West champions and are brimming with talent.
The clock is always ticking.
When they're on an upward trend, they can be very good and incredibly entertaining.
But eventually and inevitably, those good players get older, get more likely to break down, and everybody moves toward the kind of high salaries that the A's almost always avoid.
An example: Not only do they lose Parker for this much-anticipated 2014 season, but he also might not be full strength again until 2016, and by that point he will be only two seasons away from free agency.
Another: Yoenis Cespedes might or might not bounce back this season after slumping for much of 2013, but either way, he is now more than halfway through his original four-year deal with the A's.
If Cespedes struggles again -- he snapped his 0-for-23 slump this spring with a hit Monday -- that's not good for the A's.
And if Cespedes reignites his career, it's possible Beane might have to consider trading him this summer to get maximum value in return.
These are the margins and restrictions that define the A's; this is the timetable that they've set up for themselves.
We've been able to ignore it for two buoyant seasons, but Monday -- with one massive loss -- the countdown clock started ticking again.
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The Perils of Texting While President
By Gautham Nagesh and Siobhan Gorman
WASHINGTON — Reports that U.S. intelligence agencies may have monitored the personal cellphone of German Chancellor Angela Merkel may have roiled Berlin, but security experts in Washington are barely batting an eye.
Experts contacted by the Journal agreed that the vulnerability of mobile devices makes them ripe targets for hackers and foreign spies, who wouldn't need the cooperation of a user's wireless provider to eavesdrop on their calls.
"Personal cellphones can't be secured. Or it's exceptionally difficult to secure them. Particularly if you're using some European cellphones, which are designed to be hackable," said James Lewis, a former State Department official now at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
"I'm not surprised at all. These devices have significant security vulnerabilities, and ironically the more recent devices tend to have more security flaws," added Ed Skoudis, an instructor at the SANS Institute, a cyber-security training firm.
Mr. Lewis said mobile devices are particularly vulnerable to hacking because they send signals through the air, which can be intercepted, and feature operating systems with varying levels of security. In addition, he said European cell networks are specifically designed to be hackable in cooperation with European security services.
"A cellphone is innately insecure," Mr. Lewis said.
Mr. Skoudis said there are multiple ways a hacker could take over a cellphone, none of which require physical access or cooperation from the wireless provider. By sending a text message, email, or inducing a user to visit a Web page, a hacker could install malware that would allow them to control the phone remotely. NSA is known to have injected spy software into phones via text message, a process capable of capturing communications from a phone before they are encrypted.
"Provider cooperation would help tremendously, but I don't think they needed it," Mr. Skoudis said.
Once the malware is installed, the hacker would then be able to eavesdrop on the user's calls, track their location, control the camera, and any other feature or sensor included on the phone.
"Really if you think about it, these mobile devices are kind of the ultimate spying machines once they come under control of someone else," Mr. Skoudis said. "Pretty much the sky's the limit when it comes to these devices."
Mr. Lewis said phone hacking is easy enough that hackers must be selective about who they target, since there is little to gain from average users. But he said heads of state like Ms. Merkel represent high-value targets that could be vulnerable to spying from a wide range of parties.
Mr. Lewis said "it doesn't make sense" for Mrs. Merkel and President Obama, perhaps the most famous BlackBerry user, to continue carrying their own cellphones.
"Merkel should be upset, because if the Americans did do it, that means the Chinese could do it, the Russians, and several other countries," Mr. Lewis said. "If you're using a vulnerable device, people are going to pile onto it."
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fit 1
adjetivo (fitter, fittest)
1 [predicative] Of a suitable quality, standard, or type to meet the required purpose: the house was not fit for human habitation [with infinitive]: is the water clean and fit to drink?
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- Under the Sale of Goods Act retailers must sell goods that are of a satisfactory quality, are accurately described on the packaging and are fit for their purpose.
- Mr. Saunders apparently thinks that the boat, as delivered, was fit for the purpose for which it was intended.
- I contacted a wine merchant in London and told him I wanted to buy some that would be fit for drinking in ten years time.
1.1Having the requisite qualities or skills to undertake something competently: [with infinitive]: the party was fit to govern
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- Between now and the next general election we have to persuade millions of people up and down the country that this Conservative party is fit for government.
- William Hague hopes to use this week's Conservative conference to prove he is fit for government.
- Neither of these men is stupid enough to believe that churches are fit to govern a secular society, unlike many of their junior colleagues.
competent, able, capable;
adequate, good enough, satisfactory, proficient;
informal up to scratch
1.2Suitable and correct according to accepted social standards: a fit subject on which to correspond
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- Many former stars say it is not a fit subject for the soap.
- But religion is a private matter, and thus not a fit subject for an inaugural address.
- It is not for the Speaker to judge whether it is fit and proper for a Minister to have access to official information.
1.3 [with infinitive] informal Having reached such an extreme condition as to be on the point of doing the thing specified: he baited even his close companions until they were fit to kill him
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- Rhyann looked fit to kill, but it was nothing compared to Gavin's anger when Alex had first fallen under.
- The water hurt his nose and stung his lungs and he felt fit to burst.
- He is so excited about his aspiration that his bubble is fit to burst.
informal up for, geared up, psyched up
1.4 informal Ready: well, are you fit?
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- Now just put on these boots and you're fit to go!
- Are you fit then to return to the lecture?
2In good health, especially because of regular physical exercise: my family keep fit by walking and cycling figurative the measures would ensure a leaner, fitter company
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- People who are physically fit are happier, healthier and more productive than those who are not.
- The only way to get fit is to make exercise a regularly scheduled part of every week, even every day.
- Research has shown that most of us regularly over-estimate how fit we are and how much real physical activity we do.
in good shape, in shape, in good trim, in trim, in good condition, in tip-top condition, in fine fettle, fighting fit, as fit as a fiddle, as fit as a flea, as strong as an ox;
informal right as rain, husky, ripped, shredded
North American informal buff
2.1British informal Sexually attractive; good-looking: who's this fit babe?
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- Some really fit guy wearing a gorgeous top came wandering down the stairs.
- Who is that guy? Oh he's so fit!
- I have got a girlfriend from college but I have recently been introduced to a really fit girl through a friend of mine.
verbo (fits, fitting, fitted or US also fit)[with object]
1Be of the right shape and size for: those jeans still fit me [no object]: the shoes fitted better after being stretched
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- We have a large range of picture frames of all shapes and sizes to fit any photo, from a back yard snapshot to a professional portrait or even a personal artwork.
- Try shoes on both feet and buy the size that best fits the larger foot.
- A visible callus that forms on the feet is known as a corn and usually results from shoes that do not fit properly.
be the right/correct size (for), be big/small enough (for), be the right shape (for)
informal fit like a glove
1.1 (usually be fitted for) Try clothing on (someone) in order to make or alter it to the correct size: she was about to be fitted for her costume
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- One of the most embarrassing moments in Deirdre's life was when she had to be fitted for protective clothing at work and they had to use two tape measures end to end to go round her.
- When you are fitted for your tuxedo a small deposit is usually required.
- The preparations for the engagement event consisted mostly of Marigold and her mother being fitted for gowns at the Earl's expense.
1.2 [no object, with adverbial of place] Be of the right size, shape, or number to occupy a particular place: Fiona says we can all fit in her car
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- Drain the water and set the spears on a plate, and cut them to size so they can fit on top of the muffins without drooping over the sides too much.
- Cut the slices of bread to a size that will fit inside your soup bowls, and toast them until dark brown on both sides.
- Spar have come up with ingenious pocket Eco Bag which is a small, wallet size bag that fits neatly into a pocket or handbag so you're always armed and ready to shop.
2Install or fix (something) into place: they fitted smoke alarms to their home
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- Adam, our installer, was fitting some other stuff and left to go on to another job whilst I changed 16 of the handles.
- If not, why didn't you call a local Sky Installation Engineer to fit your dish?
- So he came round, and we positioned it and fitted the great drive-belt.
lay, put in place/position, position, place, fix, insert;
arrange, adjust, shape
2.1 (often be fitted with) Provide (something) with a particular component or article: most tools can be fitted with a new handle
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- Each table is fitted with a grill for you to cook the deliciously marinated meat.
- Make sure you lock windows and doors, which should be fitted with security deadlocks
- She claims it was sheer luck that the blaze was caught in time, because her kitchen was not fitted with a smoke alarm.
2.2Join or cause to join together to form a whole: [no object]: their bodies fitted together perfectly [with object]: many physicists tried to fit together the various pieces of the puzzle
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- Currently sheet metal barriers were being fitted together behind the factory.
- Extra fuel tanks may need to be fitted together with spare jerricans.
- The limestone is produced in special moulds and can be fitted together like a jigsaw to form any configuration.
join, connect, put together, piece together, attach, unite, link, splice, fuse, weld
3Be compatible or in agreement with; match: the landlord had not seen anyone fitting that description
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- In some respects the description had fitted Naylor, while in others it did not.
- The descriptions the woman gave fitted those of the two girls Tessa had seen before.
- It was clear that none of the six men who claimed to be at the warehouse could possibly fit the police officer's description.
3.1Be suitable or appropriate for: the punishment should fit the crime
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- To some no punishment fits such a crime, and these people honestly believe the murderers deserve no sympathy at all.
- That means criminalizing behavior such as the spreading of viruses and setting up a punishment that fits the resulting economic damage.
- But it must be for independent judges, not party political ministers, to decide what particular punishment fits what particular crime.
be appropriate to, suit, correspond to;
agree with, tally with, go with, be in agreement with, accord with, correlate to, be congruous with, be congruent with, concur with, dovetail with, conform to, be consonant with, match
3.2(Of an attribute, qualification, or skill) make (someone) suitable to fulfil a particular role or undertake a particular task: an MSc fits the student for a professional career
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- His freshness, his directness and his capacity for making connections with people both in person and on the television screen certainly fitted him for the task.
- He regarded his own intellectual gifts and cast of mind as properly fitting him for the task.
- His passion for lists, dates and details fits him well for this task.
qualify, prepare, make ready, make suitable, prime, condition, train, coach, groom, tailor
1The particular way in which something, especially a garment or component, fits: the dress was a perfect fit
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- Perfect fit is accomplished when garments just skim the body, without pulling or sagging.
- A belt that doesn't have holes is even easier, as it's fully adjustable for a perfect fit.
- If you find a pair of black pants or a skirt that are the perfect fit, consider buying more than one pair.
1.1The particular way in which things match: a close fit between teachers' qualifications and their teaching responsibilities
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- The band may be sore because there's a close fit between their own fan base and the kind of campus kids who have got into illegal downloading big time.
- It is also a way to gain knowledge of what is a good fit or match for your personality type.
- Marketing is a dynamic process of ensuring a close fit between the capabilities of an organization and the demands placed upon it by its external environment.
correlation, correspondence, agreement, consistency, equivalence, match, similarity, resemblance, comparability, compatibility, affinity, concurrence
1.2 Statistics The correspondence between observed data and the values expected by theory.
Oraciones de ejemplo
- A smaller ratio score signifies good fit, and values near 2.0 are considered acceptable.
- Accurate measurements of these parameters could lead to a better fit of the theory to experiment.
- A thermal history involving two discrete episodes of heating and cooling clearly provides the best fit to the measured data.
(as) fit as a fiddle
- see fiddle.
fit for purpose
- (Of an institution, facility, etc.) well equipped or well suited for its designated role or purpose.Oraciones de ejemplo
- Quality is inextricably linked with being fit for purpose.
- Validation means making sure the information the customer sends you is fit for purpose.
- The only approximation of the classification which could have been created would not have been fit for purpose.
fit for a king (or queen)
- Of very high quality: your bedroom is fit for a kingMás ejemplos en oraciones
- The city hall is taking steps to make an arts and cultural centre fit for a queen.
- New windows, a brighter floral display, and an external paint job have left the place fit for a queen.
- We grill up a feast fit for a king.
fit like a glove
- see glove.
fit the bill
- see bill1.Oraciones de ejemplo
- I listen to her set out her latest jargon-laden agenda for interfering in the lives and habits of British families, and after a few paragraphs I am afraid I am fit to be tied.
- We know that his family was fit to be tied with him during that time, and for good reason.
- They clucked and fussed and were fit to be tied at the wanton waste they witnessed.
fit to be tied
- informal Very angry: Daddy was fit to be tied when I separated from Hugh
fit to bust
- informal With great energy: they laughed fit to bustMás ejemplos en oraciones
- It might be that they have snow blizzards up in Scotland just now but down here we've got grass growing, buds budding, and, to my great delight, huge swathes of snowdrops, flowering fit to bust.
- Algernon laughed sufficiently for the two of them, wheezing and hee-hee-heeing fit to bust, having to support himself on Simpson's shoulder.
- Everywhere you go there's someone coughing fit to bust and looking miserable, or cross, or plain old-fashioned resigned to their fate.
see (or think) fit
- Consider it correct or acceptable to do something: why did the company see fit to give you the job?Más ejemplos en oraciones
- Feel free to choose more or less as you see fit, but please explain why you picked them.
- The prime minister is free to do as he pleases when he sees fit.
- He needs to raise some money, so if you see fit, please make a donation.
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fit in
- Be socially compatible with other members of a group: he feels he should become tough to fit in with his friendsMás ejemplos en oraciones
conform, be in harmony, belong, blend in;accord, agree, concur, be in line;be assimilated into;match, square withinformal click
- On an endless search for what is needed to fit in and be socially acceptable, all sense of self is lost.
- She was confident of fitting in socially but, during her first term, the workload caused a few concerns.
- Early on, his drinking was linked to loneliness and an inability to fit in socially with his fellow players.
- 1.1Be in harmony with other elements in a situation: her project fitted in with the organization's general aimsMás ejemplos en oraciones
- He said the deals were 'a good package' and fitted in with their strategy of expanding on both sides of the Atlantic.
- People were satisfied and extremely elated with the overall results, as they fitted in with the concept of a truly national party, even on face value.
- Helen Kidman, chairman of Ilkley Civic Society, said the guide was meant to inspire finer architecture that fitted in with the surrounding area.
- (also fit into) 1.2 Constitute part of a situation or larger structure: I don't think I fit into his plans for next seasonMás ejemplos en oraciones
- We don't have any children of our own yet but I don't see how any child of ours would fit into such a situation.
- She just wasn't fitting into his plan at all tonight.
- Where do you see broadband and videostreaming fitting into your plans?
fit someone/thing in (or into)
- Find room or have sufficient space for someone or something: can you fit any more water into the jug?Más ejemplos en oraciones
- There is enough room to fit the power cable in there, but I think a bit more space would make it easier for people with large hands to connect and disconnect the cable.
- The space inside seems too small to fit the elaborate furniture in the room.
- I have been focusing on fitting my things into the very limited space this apartment affords.
- 2.1Succeed in finding time in a busy schedule to see someone or do something: I could fit you in at 3.45 this afternoonMás ejemplos en oraciones
- The organisers were hoping the champion runner would fit the event into her busy schedule.
- This enabled her to decide when she worked and to fit it in around her busy schedule, which included picking up the kids from school.
- How do you fit your workouts into such a busy schedule?
fit someone/thing out (or up)
- Provide someone or something with the necessary equipment, clothes, or other items for a particular situation: the cabin had been fitted out to a high standardMás ejemplos en oraciones
- On leaving the school the boys were fitted out with clothes and given a bible and a Book Of Common Prayer.
- The next four weeks will be very busy fitting it out with furniture and equipment and making it clinically clean.
- He said doctors on duty will have a taxi available to them at all times to drive them to patients and the car will be fitted out with high quality medical equipment, like a mini-ambulance.
fit someone up
- British informal Incriminate someone by falsifying evidence against them.Oraciones de ejemplo
falsely incriminate, entrap, fabricate charges/evidence against
- He added: 'After 27 years of being a thorn in the side of the police they fitted him up for something serious to put him away for a long time.'
- He admitted in early 1997 he was a prime suspect for the murder and conducted a series of interviews denying the charge and claiming police were out to fit him up.
- He told the Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs he had been fitted up with the help of covert recordings for falsely accusing police officers of corruption.
- Oraciones de ejemplo
- In the beginning, it seemed to be a very happy marriage, since the two poets could inspire and parallel each other so fitly.
- She denied she was a strong-minded woman, but 'if a word fitly spoken and in due season can be urged at a time like this, we should not withhold it.'
- Science since Darwin is fact upon fact, instance upon instance, experiment upon experiment, principle upon principle, which fitly joined together by some master mind may establish some great truth.
Late Middle English: of unknown origin.
Palabras que riman con fitacquit, admit, backlit, bedsit, befit, bit, Brit, Britt, chit, commit, demit, dit, emit, flit, frit, git, grit, hit, intermit, it, kit, knit, legit, lickety-split, lit, manumit, mishit, mitt, nit, omit, outsit, outwit, permit, pit, Pitt, pretermit, quit, remit, retrofit, sit, skit, slit, snit, spit, split, sprit, squit, submit, transmit, twit, whit, wit, writ, zit
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fit 2
1A sudden attack of convulsions and/or loss of consciousness, typical of epilepsy and some other medical conditions: the child had frequent fits
Más ejemplos en oraciones
- Febrile convulsions are fits that sometimes happen in a child with a high temperature.
- If the child has a history of epilepsy, it can be difficult to tell the difference between febrile convulsions and epileptic fits.
- Alexandra has cerebral palsy, is confined to a wheelchair and suffers from frequent epileptic fits.
convulsion, spasm, paroxysm, seizure, attack;
(fits) throes;
Medicine ictus
2A sudden short period of uncontrollable coughing, laughter, etc.
Oraciones de ejemplo
- One rehearsal we were supposed to look lovingly into each other's eyes but kept bursting into uncontrollable fits of laughter.
- He muffled his sudden fit of laughter, coughing rather violently to disguise it.
- In fits of laughter, he told them I was his son.
2.1A sudden burst of intense emotion: he had killed her in a fit of jealous rage
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- If at all he became angry, he would keep quiet rather than burst out in a fit of temper.
- In a fit of fury Calvert who was known to be a violent and irrational person burst into Smedleys home and hurled a heavy stone ornament at him.
- Yes, authors and creators can suffer fits of pique that can hurt the markets for secondary works.
informal paddy, state, stress
North American informal blowout, hissy fit
rare ebullition, boutade
verbo[no object]
Have an epileptic fit: he started fitting uncontrollably
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- He had had no medication and so he was fitting four to five times a day.
- He has been fitting every day for the last six days.
- She fitted twice more on the way up, the second time slipping dangerously out of the chair at the top of some steps.
give someone a fit
- informal Greatly shock or anger someone.Oraciones de ejemplo
- Should I go see Mr. Mercader tonight and give Brexton a fit, or go home?
- My liking of jam and cheese sandwiches always gave my mum a fit.
- Bugs, and anything that crawled, used to give her a fit.
have (or throw) a fit
- informal Be very shocked or angry.Oraciones de ejemplo
- His mother had a fit, so they married again on New Year's Day 1937, this time with the family present.
- I was in a line of folks standing behind a woman at the bookstore who was throwing a fit because the clerk could not find the copy of The Great Gatsby she'd called to reserve.
- Better get a move on so mother doesn't throw a fit when I get back.
in fits (of laughter)
- informal Highly amused: he had us all in fitsMás ejemplos en oraciones
- His quick wit and confident delivery had the audience in fits of laughter.
- The rest of us collapsed in fits of laughter at poor old Dave.
- Eventually, after half an hour rolling around on the floor in fits of laughter, I managed to regain my composure.
in (or by) fits and starts
- With irregular bursts of activity: the economy was recovering in fits and startsMás ejemplos en oraciones
spasmodically, intermittently, sporadically, erratically, irregularly, interruptedly, fitfully, haphazardly, on and off, off and on, now and then, now and again
- The poetry is moving forward in fits and starts.
- Like my wife's slimming programme, this year's harvest is going in fits and starts, punctuated by incredibly hot days of activity and frustrating rest periods.
- The improvement came slowly, sporadically, in fits and starts.
Old English fitt 'conflict', in Middle English 'position of danger or excitement', also 'short period'; the sense 'sudden attack of illness' dates from the mid 16th century.
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fit 3
(also fytte)
A section of a poem.
Oraciones de ejemplo
- The balance of this first fytte consists mostly of lengthy dialogue detailing the knight's impoverishment.
- When the knight is introduced in a later fytte of the poem, he is called Sir Richard-at-the-Lee.
- Percy has written a long ballad in many fits: it is pretty enough.
Old English fitt, perhaps the same word as fit2, or related to German Fitze 'skein of yarn', in the obsolete sense 'thread with which weavers mark off a day's work'.
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Wednesday, January 28, 2009
This is why I don't bake bread...
On the day of the big event, I go to great lengths to ensure success. All ingredients are carefully measured and liquids are heated to the exact temperature. Knead and rise times are followed as instructed. Lovely little loaves go into the oven and I sit back and wait, thoroughly enjoying that smell that only baking yeast bread can emit.
And then it's time to take my precious baked babies out of the oven to cool and admire. I'm giddy as I open the oven door.
Here they are..... shortly before I plopped the little brick bastards into the trash.
10 comments:
- Bob said...
"Little Brick Bastards"? What an endearing term! Mags, are you okay?
Good thing I wasn't munching while reading the last sentence, I would have surely choked to death while lmao.
I have a website and a related YouTube Channel I'll post in a blog just for you. While I can't promise you the success you're dreaming of, I think you may find it ejoyable....? perhaps just prior to the next amnesia attack.:)
You certainly have a way with words. Nice blog!
Bob from Both
- January 28, 2009 at 6:00 PM
- Mags said...
lol...yeah, I'm OK. Just disappointed and disgusted that I cannot figure out the trick to making homemade bread, not to mention the time and money I wasted today.
I look forward to your youtube post.
- January 28, 2009 at 6:10 PM
- Bob said...
Lynn especially recalls the first early bricks. When we later moved to Williams Az, 6,800 feet elevation, the litte bastards returned, she called her first high elevation biscuits "hockey pucks", lol.
High elevation cooking took a bit of research,adjustments and local tips.
I'll get the blog posted for your morning perusal.:)
- January 28, 2009 at 6:33 PM
I laughed till the tears rolled down my face. I tried making bread and felt the same as you untill I took it out of the oven, Little brick bastards indeed ! three times I tried at different times, without success.
I have never tried since, and never will in the future. I leave that to the dedicated cooks! My first pizza's were the same , My husband nailed one up on the wall as a momento of my efforts! A great Blog that I can relate to.
- January 29, 2009 at 6:31 PM
- Mags said...
lol.. no... no! don't give up! you too can prove you're not an utter failure in the yeast-baking department! I've proven myself wrong... so can you?
- January 29, 2009 at 8:26 PM
I am sorry Mags, I should have left my name,"Annie"..... I will figure this out , Bob has told me enough times ! !
My other half just loves homemade bread, and has threatened to get a breadmaking thingie. I will have one last attempt, following all the advice given. Deep breath, so wish me luck !
- January 30, 2009 at 4:22 PM
- Mags said...
lol annie... let me know how it all works out.
- February 1, 2009 at 7:42 PM
- HoneyB said...
Well, I certainly must say you have come a long way since this post (with your bread making!) Can you tell I've been reading your blog all afternoon? LOL
- May 29, 2009 at 4:25 PM
- Mags said...
LOL HoneyB.... I'm glad you're enjoying my blog. Keep reading!
- May 30, 2009 at 5:29 AM
- Nanan said...
tears of laughter hehehehehe
- March 15, 2010 at 5:23 PM


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Image Comics has provided CBR with an exclusive first look at May's solicitations, featuring solicit text and previews of "Mind the Gap," "Grim Leaper," "Epic Kill" and more.
Kevin Melrose recaps this week's episode of "The Walking Dead," "Triggerfinger," as Rick, Glenn and Hershel are left to shoot their way out of the bar, while Lori goes full-on Lady Macbeth.
New "Avengers" images hit the web! The first "Amazing Spider-Man" clip revealed! Teasers for the next episode of "The Walking Dead!" Plus, "Evil Dead" details and more!
The Center for Disease Control is up to its old zombie tricks, this time using AMC's "The Walking Dead" as a teaching tool for natural disaster preparation.
New details on the "Amazing Spider-Man" viral campaign! Possible "Man of Steel" trailer details! War is coming for "Game of Thrones!" Plus, "The Walking Dead," "Prometheus" and more!
Image Comics has released the ticket designs for its late-February Image Expo, showcasing the current "Experience Creativity" campaign through the use of series art and creator photos.
Telltale Games has released new information for its upcoming point-and-click adventure based on "The Walking Dead" including an updated website, new screenshots and behind-the-scenes online talk show.
CBR News checks in with a rundown and photos of Diamond Select Toys' brand new Walking Dead MiniMates as well as a ton of new Marvel MiniMates and "Amazing Spider-Man" toys and statues!
Producer Emma Thomas talks Catwoman and Bane in "Dark Knight Rises!" An early review of the "Arrow" pilot script hits the web! Michael Bay to helm a new "Transformers" film! Plus, "Ghostbusters 3" and more!
The midseason premiere of AMC's "The Walking Dead" broke the show's own record on Sunday for total number of viewers and the 18-49 and 25-54 demographics.
SPINOFF's Kevin Melrose recaps the midseason premiere of "The Walking Dead," "Nebraska," dealing with the aftermath of "Pretty Much Dead Already" and the loss of Sophia.
Minor spoilers from "The Avengers" Toys! Emma Stone on "Amazing Spider-Man!" "Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance" ramps up for release! Plus, "The Walking Dead" and more!
After his lawsuit against former collaborator Robert Kirkman made waves in comics and Hollywood, Tony Moore gives his side of "The Walking Dead" rights battle to CBR, saying that the courts will reveal the truth of the comics creation.
Robert Kirkman calls the lawsuit filed against him by former "Walking Dead" collaborator Tony Moore "ridiculous," and insists the artist is being properly paid for his contributions to the series.
In a new app for your computer or tablet hitting this Sunday, viewers can play along with the action of AMC's "The Walking Dead" by gauging the gore, counting the zombie kills and getting inside info on the characters and their world.
Gary Oldman talks "Dark Knight Rises!" "The Walking Dead" ramps up for its midseason premiere! New "Game of Thrones" images! Plus, "Youngblood" back in motion and more!
Original "Walking Dead" artist Tony Moore has filed a lawsuit against writer Robert Kirkman, claiming he is entitled to half the proceeds from "The Walking Dead."
Diamond Select Toys has announced "The Walking Dead" Minimates, based on Robert Kirkman's popular comic series, as the first in a line of toys to be produced by the company.
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