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If It Is Working Dont Change
Some projects and parts of project sometimes achieve a state where it is working, but it is not really done in the way we want. Many people advocate that if it is working, you should not change it. (
seems to mean just the opposite.
Is this an
or an
You could probably leave code in a poorly-factored-but-functional state if you knew it would never change. But honestly, when does that ever happen? Code always needs to be resilient to change. Bugs are found and need to be rooted out. An existing client asks for a new feature. You get a new client who asks for a dozen new features.
Maybe some people can predict things well enough to say "This part of the code will never need to be changed or understood in the future, so let's leave it." Personally, I'd never feel safe saying such a thing. If for no other reason than that I've too often been on the other end: asked to retrofit a five-year-old chunk of code that is a mess because five years ago nobody predicted I'd need to reuse it.
Many software developers have a distorted view of the
, seeing the costs and risks but not the benefits. Until the benefits become clear,
makes sense.
What about the case where you have an old bridge? An engineer says "we need to repair the bridge; it's showing its age" and the manager says "it's still working; don't change anything"?
The engineer comes back and says, "If we leave it like this, it'll fall down, and everyone will blame you."
However, software is not a bridge. It doesn't get metal fatigue, the concrete doesn't wear away, crack, and get brittle.Cynic's take: the manager says "just fill in the potholes", engineer says, "That won't make it safe", manager hunts around for someone who will just patch the potholes, bridge falls down, manager blames engineer for not working on it.
Software may require maintanence over time to reflect changes in other things; e.g., an accounting package may need to be changed to meet new tax laws. The second part is eaxctly right, however. -
I've seen this same
active in the larger sense of development process in addition to the micro-level of the individual project. We've actually had complaints from the business that the software being developed has three major problems:
It takes too long to build.
The delivered system doesn't meet the users needs.
The system suffers from stability and performance issues.
These problems could very easily be addressed by the healthy application of
, however we are repeatedly being stonewalled by developers and development managers for the reasons that "we've been able to develop systems effectively using the current process, so why should we change to something unproven and radical?" This seems to be nothing more than
applied on a larger scale, which I suggest is predicated on an inability to view the reality of the current situation (I'm sure there's an
for that... Perhaps RoseColoredGlasses
?) --
If there are developers and managers that committed to believing that a broken process is working, it might be time to review some of the
in the sense that
this seem to be working all right, we have no idea how, so lets not touch it
? There might also be a political reference to the
in the sense that it's a bad thing to re-write code just because we can't understand it. --
It could also mean that you have a schedule to adhere to that is tight and have a lot of new functionality to write, that it might be a little self-indulgent (and possibly reckless) to rewrite code that is working just because you don't understand it. Save that for when you have plenty of time, and make sure you do it on a private branch. --
Code that is working, but you don't understand how. If you don't know how it works, how do you know that
you do to
in the system won't break some assumption about that code? The choice is either to figure out how that code works, or ditch it for something that you understand. Pretending that everthing will be okay is not okay. Understanding is a prerequisite. --
, but still
The problem with
is that as technology changes, old solutions are no longer optimal. Therefore, what worked in the past (e.g., Cobol programming) is not necessarily a good solution in the present.
accumulates on its own, in the same way that inflation reduces the value of money stuffed under the mattress.
I assume that
is referring to the changes that one could do to code that he is actually using / enhancing. So, technology isn't exactly a thing you need to change if it is working
you aren't updating the old Cobol program. Even so, you might still use Cobol, only that some old pieces of code could need some Refactoring. There still is a Cobol programming market, you know.
An example of this is a can-opener - in spite of the technology changes in packaging, the one invented in your grandparents days is still as useful as ever at opening a can of chicken-noodle soup. Tools are shaped based on the object upon which they are to work. One invents tools when the objects to be handled have no fitting tools.
is applicable and appropriate for matching tool/objects. One needs no can-opener to open a package of dried soup in a plastic package.
Yes, but the can opener is a relatively simple tool with interfaces - human hands and the lids of 'tin' cans - which have remained more or less constant (the former because of it's inherent form, the latter to remain usable with existing can openers). Furthermore, while the basic design remains the same, can openers
been improved over time; the current designs are considerably easier to use and much less likely to cut you with either the blade or the edge of the can.
The software equivalent is a utility such as the Unix 'cat(1)' - and that, indeed, has remained more or less unchanged in over thirty years. The changes made to it are for primarily for convenience, roughly equivalent to can openers with easy-grip handles and side-cutting rotating blades. -
"If it is working don't change" is also the first half of the
strategy "WinStayLoseSwitch
". The back half of the strategy of course would be "Do change if it is not working".
I think this concern arises from looking at refactoring in isolation from other steps.
If one is following
, refactoring is necessary immediately after get a passing test (this also assumes one is using
s to define code as "working"). The next time refactoring comes into play is when one needs to make a change (i.e., the system is no longer considered "woorking"). If someone is just refactoring for the hell of it, that person does not have enough to do.
There is no conflict between refactoring and
, when one considers refactoring in the correct context.
And what makes them so sure it's working?
Just because they don't happen to know what's wrong with it doesn't imply that it's perfect.
Complex untested code typically contains errors. I've often found and fixed serous bugs by refactoring nasty legacy code, simplifying it to the point where its logical contradictions and bugs are obvious, and then fixing them. Sometimes I've even received bug reports from the field and found that I've already fixed them: The refactoring and bug fix was already in the release cycle, awaiting production release.
So what makes these people so sure that their absence of knowledge about bugs implies that there are no bugs? --
and Refactoring seem to pull in opposite directions, but they really don't: one refactors to the degree that it is "needed", but different individuals have different ideas of "need." The debates on these topics aren't about
so much as about how one determines what is needed.
can be an
insofar as it reflects an attitude of avoiding paying off
, but it can often be the best approach if the
is so bad that a "refactor" would really be a "rewrite" and require a project/plan/budget of its own.
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Question: My partner and I have heard about tantric sex, but we don't really know what it is. Do you have any suggestions for getting started?
Tantra is a Sanskrit word that means 'woven together.' Hindu and Buddhist meditation practitioners use sexual union as a metaphor for weaving together the physical and the spiritual: weaving man to woman, and humanity to the divine. The purpose is to become one with God. The Western form of this sacred sexuality called Tantra teaches slow, non-orgasmic sexual intercourse. Couples in my practice who have tried tantric sex find that they cultivate great sensual pleasure and also a sense of 'dissolving into each other' that is profound and loving. The purpose is to become enlightened, not to win an Olympic medal for carnal gymnastics.
Here is an introductory tantric exercise. Begin by facing each other and gazing into each other's eyes'clothes on. Focus on one of your partner's eyes; this keeps you intimately exposed. (Some people look back and forth between the two eyes to reduce the tension, but that's cheating!) Eyes are windows to the soul, so you are gazing into his soul, he into yours. Next, synchronize your breathing: Breathe in together, exhale together. Then move into breath exchange: You inhale when he exhales, then exhale when he inhales, as though you're breathing each other in. Practise this for at least 10 minutes.
To take this into sexual Tantra, try the same process but with clothes off. Sit on his lap, facing him, and wrap your legs around his waist. Do the breath exchange, but move into kissing and caressing. In time, begin slow intercourse, but continue caressing and kissing. Keep eye contact. Here is where things get interesting; as you become more proficient, you can develop the ability for prolonged orgasm. For both women and men, this is a variation on multiple orgasms; you remain at the peak of ecstatic pleasure without climaxing. There are all the feelings of a typical orgasm, but it lasts for many minutes (or even hours), without a traditional orgasm. This leads to profound sexual and emotional merging.
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In our modern overscheduled lives, we rarely stop and intently focus on our partner. Practising tantric sex can enhance your relationship and your sexual pleasure in several ways. First, emphasizing breath and connection creates a deep level of intimate contact. This alone can open your heart to feeling closer, more loving and more forgiving. Second, the slow pace of tantric lovemaking will allow you to explore the sensual range of your bodies and minds. Making love for an hour or more is like turning a fast-food burrito into an epicurean feast. Both will satisfy your hunger, but the feast brings you more pleasure, delight and profound satisfaction. Third, while you may balk at the idea of avoiding climaxing, these practices can help you both develop sexual ecstasy and connectedness far beyond that of a typical orgasm.
Cheryl Fraser, Ph.D., is a psychologist and sex therapist who lives in Duncan, B.C. She teaches a couples' workshop, the Awakened Lover Weekend. What do you think? Do you have your own advice to share?
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This shabby-chic eaterie sits above British deli Cannon & Cannon in one of Brixton Market's revamped shopping arcades. The ultra-casual setting – scuffed paintwork, battered metal furniture, a cramped kitchen – means Salon is a take-it-as-it-comes operation, but that seems to suit the clientele of locals and market tourists.
Wine is served in tumblers, and the chefs sometimes pop out to deliver plates to tables themselves. Dishes tend to be simple, with an emphasis on fresh, very seasonal produce. At lunch, there's a deli menu of small plates (including top-notch British charcuterie and cheese) sourced from downstairs, as well as a very good-value set menu. Highlights included super-fresh fish cakes that combined smoked mackerel, fluffy potato and dill to winning effect; tender confit of mallard leg atop a substantial helping of puy lentils and pancetta; and a gooey dark chocolate tart incorporating a layer of tangy, nicely bitter orange marmalade.
Prosecco and spring rhubarb juice made a zingy, refreshing aperitif. Come dinner, there's a no-choice set menu of five courses (with matching wines, if wanted) – simpler for the kitchen, but a riskier proposition for the diner.
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Delicious, interesting food and confident, knowledgable service.
If you can find it, and can get a table, the upstairs is now called 'Salon' and serves top quality, seasonal food at alarmingly decent prices. I was impressed. And that's saying something. Get there - make sure to book - gd luck finding it though!
The waitress mixed up our drink order and charged us for it. Nothing else about it would convince me to rate it higher.
Brilliant. Love this place and their evening events. Highly recommended for cured meats and cheese.
I'm so pleased that Cannon & Cannon has come to Brixton! It's a most welcome addition to one of my favourite places to eat (Brixton Village/Market). If you love cured meat, you'll love Cannon & Cannon. Try the fennel salami.....mmmmm.
Loved it. Friendly knowledgable staff, great simple food with a nice laid back atmosphere. The Welsh smoked ham nearly converted by vegetarian wife back to being a carnivore. We will be going back.
I have been eating cured meats the world over for many years and never thought that Britain could produce such refined and meats. Well done to the guys at Cannon and Cannon-if you like cured meats, this place is well worth a visit.
finally! Brixton and Herne Hill have been crying out for a cheese shop for as long as I can remember, so this is very welcome! We spent a few hours in there on a rainy Sunday afternoon and thoroughly enjoyed everything we had. We went with some Italian friends, who were initially hesitant about the full English menu, but were blown away by the selection and quality of cheeses and meats that the UK produce. The cold smoked mutton was surprisingly good - I left feeling that I had been educated about the decent quality of food that is right on my doorstep. Thank you Cannon & Cannon - we'll see you again soon!


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340 reviews | 4.4 out of 5
I bought the original G.F. Grill when they first came out years ago. It worked fine, but was too small for a full-size steak (or cooking for two), and the non-removable cooking surfaces made cleanup a time-consuming pain. This new one solves both problems perfectly. I've had it for a week now and have used it twice so far. It's big enough, and the removable plates make cleanup a snap--just take 'em off and wash them in the kitchen sink (or in the dishwasher--they're dishwasher safe). No mess on the countertop, either: all cooked-off grease drips straight into the separate plastic grease tray, with no leaks. This is an excellent product, well designed and easy to use for great results. I wish it had an on/off switch; like most (or maybe all) G.F. grills, you turn it on by plugging it in, and turn it off by unplugging it from the wall outlet. But that's just a minor quibble. I couldn't be more satisfied, and recommend this G.F. Grill highly. BTW, my local WalMart didn't have it in stock, so I ordered it "site-to-store" and was able to pick it up there in about a week, with no shipping charges. A great deal all around.
My wife and I owned the first generation Foreman grill and after many years of use, we finally abused it to the point that we needed a replacement.
This new one is on par with our old one as far as ease of use; it's pretty much the same turn it on and let it heat up routine that our old one required only with the benefit of removable plates! (There's no temperature adjustment with this one, it's either on or off)
We've used it twice and so far, so good. The plates washed up nicely in the dishwasher, which is fantastic after coming from the mess and hassle of cleaning one with fixed plates.
My only complaint is in the design of the base and feet of the grill...the front two feet have nice rubber nubs to keep the unit from sliding on (and scratching up) the countertops but the back "feet" are bare, hard plastic..ridges. I don't know any other way to describe them. There were no protective caps or slide-proof coverings of any sort for those back "feet" and while it doesn't sound like that big of a deal, this grill just isn't as stable as older units where the base had 4 rubberized contact points.
We found that unless you're very careful, removing the plates for cleanup will cause the grill to wiggle enough for those back "feet" to scratch your countertop. Now we always set it up on top of a silicon baking mat just to be safe. :( Something for other buyers to keep in mind before setting this particular model up on your countertop or island.
Perfect size for grilling for one or two persons.
Does a good job when grilling vegetables.
Just wish the drip tray was a little larger.
The best part is cleanup--drop the grill plates into the dish pan or top shelf of the dishwasher.
I love being able to go from freezer to table ready
in no time. Steak however, doesn't get the sear that
a hot fry pan does, but it does an adequate job.
I would caution that you need to experiment with timing of food and have a timer handy. Steaks can go from med rare to well done in a wink.
This was the smallest grill I could find with removable plates. It's big enough to make several servings but not so big that I can't put it away in a drawer when not in use. The plates pop out easily and go in the sink to wash later and I put the grill away. Heat it up for 6 minutes, cook some chicken strips for 5 and I'm all done. I marinate the chicken (or pork) in BBQ sauce (or steak sauce) while the grill heats up. Tastes like it was cooked over an open flame. I never use my stove to fry or saute meats anymore - makes too big of a mess. This grill is just so easy to use and easy to clean I'll never go back to stove-top cooking again.
Haven't had it long, but so far it's been great. The size, speed of cooking, taste of the food, CLEAN-UP. Had one without the removal plates & it was a pain to clean. This is so easy. Only additional feature that might be nice to have is a temperature control. With more use though, I may find that that feature is not that important. Great value for the money! Highly recommend!!
I liked the smaller GF Grill, but wanted a larger one and one that was easier to clean. The removeable grill plates were just what I was looking for; so easy to clean.
I was first introduced to the Foreman Grill by my boyfriend who inconspicuously had one sitting on his kitchen counter.
It didn't take a week before I was munching away at all the delightful dishes we came up with using it. I just had to have one of my own, so I upgraded and opted for the jumbo with removable plates. This thing works wonders, from hot dogs, marinated chicken breasts, quesadillas and beef sirloin to name a few of my favorites.
The removable plates make sense and clean up is a breeze. Just wipe down right after you finish cooking and presto, no mess. The size is ideal because I usually make enough for left overs for the next day when I cook for just myself.
My boyfriend is enjoying it so much he dared to ask if we could "swap" foreman grills. Ha!
The only grip I have is that the power cord is Really Short and I wish I had the option online to purchase this item in red.
Highly Recommended!!! A+++
I'd read all the reviews I could find online about this particular GF Grill. The biggest complaint I found with the removable plates was uneven plate temperatures. After a year I finally broke down and bought my grill about a month ago. I use it at least a couple times a week and thankfully have not had any issues with the temperature. The first time I fired it up it took about ten minutes to heat however since then it takes about six. I am ecstatic that I can easily take the plates off and wash them. And I probably shouldn't but I have put them in the dishwasher but take them out immediately to dry so parts won't rust. The other point that was brought up by my fellow consumers was the short electrical cord and yes, the cord is shorter than my original GF Grill, it seems to be about fifteen inches if that. Would I recommend this grill? Sure I would and I have! :)
Less expensive than many smaller George Foreman grills, with the hinged lid that makes it easy to grill anything of any size [including Cuban style sandwiches], this is the gem of the line as far as I'm concerned. It's missing some of the bells and whistles perhaps, but it's big enough to grill for two or three easily, cleanup is as easier than a skillet and, if you follow the directions and bother to let it heat up and brush it with a little oil [use any natural bristle paint brush - a buck at the most] it is perfect. No complaints and met expectations perfectly.
I can not believe how wonderful meat tastes when done on this grill! Moist, juicy and tender. It is like I am eating at a restuarant. And so fast! There is never an excuse for a healthy great tasting meal when you own this grill. Clean up is a snap. Love those removeable plates. My friend has RA and isn't able to operate many things but even she can use the grill and remove the plates for easy cleaning.
I would recommend this to EVERYONE!
Well to preference my review by saying I knew that this would not exactly replace my beloved Hamilton Beach contact grill that broke finally after years of heavy use.
I was drawn into buying this for the removable plates (my HB one did not have this) and the apparent size. I say apparent because they seem to be counting both surfaces (top and bottom) when calculating it's cooking surface which my HB contact grill did not.
I received it quickly (ordered online) and opened the box...to find something half the size I thought it would be. My old contact grill was almost half again as large as this but the ad said differently....
I also found out then that it had only two settings: On and off. Another disapointment as my old one had many settings for both panini and cooking.
That brings another gripe as that making good panini's on this is almost impossible. The lack of different settings forces you to use the "remove right before it burns method" and the very acute slant of the makes it so that even with the floating hinge it still tends to push the food out of one side.
But for cooking things like chicken breasts or turkey burgers is great and the removeable plates make it 1000x easier to clean than my old HB contact grill. Still I can't help but think I will end up buying one of those too for my tasty paninis.
This is the best grill from the George Foreman line! It is not too big that is takes up all your counter space yet it is not so small that you can't cook for multiple people. The removable grill plates are "heaven sent"! Clean up is a breeze. You just pop off the plates and wash them with the other dishes in the sink. My mom was so impressed with mine, I bought her one for Christmas. I have cooked everything from burgers, fish, sandwiches, steaks and bacon on this grill. I love, love, love it!
Got this as a gift. I've never had an indoor grill before, so this is convenient and fast. I've used it many times and overall have been pleased with it. It does cook unevenly. The top cooks much faster than the bottom, so I do need to flip the food for even grill marks. It is easy to overcook because of the top and bottom cooking. I wish it had a temperature control, but I check the food often to avoid overcooking. I love the convenience of the removable plates. I have put them in the dishwasher, but they come clean so easily, it is not a problem to hand wash either. I've never used the tool that came with it, not found a need. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a nice indoor grill with easy cleanup.
As an apartment dweller, I have used my fixed plate Foreman grill almost every week for a couple of years. Walmart's price on this is very good for those of us who have tired of the time consuming and messy job of cleaning the fixed plate grill.
However, partly because of the larger size and partly because of its design, this grill does not cook exactly the same way as the fixed plate. Simply put, it doesn't seem to get nearly as hot (once preheated) and a lot of steam is emitted from the back, so the sear is not as fast or as dark. I need to experiment more, since I'm not going back to the fixed plate.
That said, this is fantastically easy to clean. If you use a damp paper towel on the plates while they are cooling, all it takes is a short soak in soapy water for the plates to come completely clean. I have not had to use the scraping utensil once.
A worthwhile purchase albeit not perfect.
after seeing this in the store, i thought would cook well and clean up better. it cleans up better, but still cooks slower on the bottom, just like my old one.
burgers get dark grill marks on top well before the bottom even starts to.
I am delighted with this purchase. I am on a diet that involves lots of meat, fish and vegetables, and I can cook much of what I eat on this grill. I even made some salmon cakes that turned out great, nicely browned, and with the grill, I didn't have to flip them (and have them fall apart). Also, I don't have to remember to take things out of the freezer -- I can put frozen stuff on this grill and just cook a little longer. Dinner is ready in minutes, and the removable grill plates are super easy to clean.
I have a small Geo Foreman and love it. The grill isnt removable. So I bought this one to use thinking it would be easier to clean. It is easier but the grill never sizzles when you put the meat on it, like the little one does. I returned it and bought a 144 sq in one that DOESNT have removable plates and I love it. It was cheaper and it gets really hot like the littlest one I have. I bought another one for my parents that does have removable grills and it too doesnt get really really hot either. So its a trade off I think. I like the hotter grill as opposed to ease of cleaning.
I think the only good thing I can say that I like about this grill is the removable plates. It sure is not like the old George Foreman grill. I do not like the fact that the cord is tooooooo short. With limited countertop space close to outlets, I have to move things around everytime I want to use the grill.
This thing cooks great hamburgers but, it makes a big mess too. The grease runs out the front to a small tray, that fills up fast, and is almost imposibile to dump out without spilling it. BAD DESIGN


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The Sun-Gazette last week ran an update of those affected by historic flooding locally six months ago.
It was a mixed bag of people still struggling to get over the damage and back in their homes, people who are bouncing back quite nicely and people benefitting from the Federal Emergency Management Agency recovery program.
But the lasting picture is one of many people still struggling from this flooding, which was historically lethal in some parts of our region.
So this is not over.
What happened in the immediate aftermath of the flooding was a testimony to the giving, caring people who live in this area. The human losses could have been great and the toll on victims, psychological and otherwise, could have been much worse without the individuals and groups who did wonderful things following the flood.
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MLB trade deadline results in spectacular arms race
Both the Oakland A's and the Detroit Tigers went all in and bolstered their pitching staffs as the prepare for the postseason. Of course they aren't the only two teams to watch in the American League, but suddenly a potential matchup between these two starting rotations has baseball fans salivating.
Billy Beane had already added Jeff Samardzija, and now he adds John Lester. This latest one cost him Yoenis Cespedes so who knows how it will play out, but the A's will have the arms to compete in October.
But when it comes to mortgaging the future, the Tigers and their 85-year-old owner Mike Ilitch may have the A's beat as they've dumped some great prospects in this mad flurry, capped off with their acquisition of David Price who now heads the most intimidating rotation in baseball. If Justin Verlander is your fourth starter you definitely have a shot in the postseason. We'll see though if that's enough.
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Shake up at 96 kg in expanded FILA Rankings for men s freestyle wrestlingCORSIER-SUR-VEVEY, Switzerland (June 12) - London 2012 Olympian Abdusalam GADISOV (RUS) and veteran Khadshimourad GATSALOV (RUS) finished one-two at the Ali Aliev tourney on May 23-27, resulting in a shake-up at 96kg in the FILA World Rankings for men's freestyle.
GADISOV, who took a third place at the Ivan Yarygin Grand Prix in January, moved from unranked into third place on the FILA rankings with his win before the hometown fans in Makhachkala, Russia.
Athens 2004 gold medalist GATSALOV, who won the International Ukrainian tourney in February, breaks into the rankings a step lower in fourth place.
The latest GADISOV-GATSALOV showdown sent shockwaves throughout the weight category as London 2012 champion Jake VARNER (USA) slipped into fifth place while silver medalist Valeri ANDRIITSEV (UKR) moved into eighth place after his Black Sea triumph.
With the rankings expanded to 15 wrestlers per weight category this month, many of the top wrestlers in the other categories were safe as most of the changes occurred in the middle or lower end of the rankings.
Mongolian wrestlers led the assault on the rankings as results from the Mongolian Open in mid-month gave the central Asian favorites a boost in the rankings. Asia bronze medalist Nomin BATBOLD (MGL), who moved into sixth at 55kg, with a win in Ulan Baatar and 2010 Asian Games champion Mandakhnaran GANZORIG (MGL) took the fourth run at 66kg.
Meanwhile, Andrei DUKOV (ROU) became Romania's first entry in men's freestyle rankings with a third place at 55kg in the Black Sea tourney and is joined by Black Sea runner-up Piotr IANULOV (MDA) and Africa champion Adnan RAHIMI (TUN), both at 84kg.
Yuri MAIER (ARG) also becomes Argentina's first wrestler in the FILA rankings after a third-place at the Cerra Pelado International in February and a runner-up finish at 96kg in the Pan American championships in April.
MAIER has worked tirelessly for the Save Olympic Wrestling movement, which is headed toward a climax in September at the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session in Buenos Aires.
The wrestlers are listed by name, country code, results and their previous position (in parentheses) in the rankings. NR means "not ranked" in the previous month's rankings.
55kg - Asia bronze medal winner Nomin BATBOLD (MGL) won the Mongolian Open to move onto the rankings at No.6, while Ali Aliev tournament winner Ismail MUSUKAEV (RUS) joins at No.8.
Sergey RATUSHNIY (UKR) came in at No.11 in the expanded rankings as a handful of last month's top 10 slipped a little lower in the rankings.
1. Amit KUMAR (IND) - Asia No.1 (1)
2. YANG Kyong-Il (PRK) - Asia No.2 (2)
3. Giorgi EDISHERASHVILI (GEO) - Europe No.1 (3)
4. Vladislav ANDREEV (BLR) - Europe No.2 (4)
5. Sezer AKGUL (TUR) - Europe No.3 (5)
6. Nomin BATBOLD (MGL) - Asia No.3 (nr)
7. Artyom GEBEKOV (RUS) - Ivan Yarygin GP No.1 (7)
8. Ismail MUSUKAEV (RUS) - Ali Aliev Tr. No.1 (nr)
9. Rasul KALIEV (KAZ) - Ali Aliev No.2 (10)
10. Yasher ALIEV (AZE) - Europe No.3 (6)
11. Sergey RATUSHNIY (UKR) - Black Sea Tr. No.1 (nr)
12. Hassan RAHIMI (IRI) - World Cup No.2 (8)
13. Fumitaka MORISHITA (JPN) - Yarygin GP No. 3 (9)
14. Mihran JABURYAN (ARM) - Black Sea No.2 (nr)
15. Andrei DUKOV (ROU) - Black Sea No.3 (nr)
60kg - Yasar Dogu silver medalist Nyam-Ochir ENKHSAIKAN (MGL) took a bronze medal in the Mongolian Open to edge Tim SCHLEICHER (GER) out of 10th place as the top nine positions remained unchanged.
American collegiate champion Logan STIEBER (USA), a 2011 junior world silver medalist, defeated top-ranked Opan SAT (RUS) in three periods at the Rumble on the Rails exhibition event in New York to earn a place on the expanded rankings.
1. Opan SAT (RUS) - Europe No.1 (1)
2. Vladimir KHINCHEGASHVILI (GEO) - Europe No.3 (2)
3. Vladimir DUBOV (BUL) - Europe No.2 (3)
4. HWANG Ryong-Hak (PRK) - Asia No.1 (4)
5. Masoud ESMAILPOURJYOUBARI (IRI) - World Cup No.1 (5)
6. Aleksander BOGOMOEV (RUS) - Yarygin GP No.2 (6)
7. YANG Jae-Hoon (KOR), Asia No.2 (7)
8. Daulet NIYAZBEKOV (KAZ) - Asia No.3 (8)
9. Alejandro VALDES TOBIER (CUB) - Pan America No.1 (9)
10. Nyam-Ochir ENKHSAIKAN (MGL) - Mongolian Open No.3 (nr)
11. Tim SCHLEICHER (GER) - Europe No.3 (No.10)
12. Muenir Recep AKTAS (TUR) - World Cup No. 2 (nr)
13. Nikolai AIVASIAN (UKR) - Black Sea No.1 (nr)
14. Nemebayar BATSAIKHAN (MGL) - Mongolian Open No.1 (nr)
15. Logan STIEBER (USA) - Rumble on the Rails No.1 (nr)
66kg - Former Asian Games champion Mandakhnaran GANZORIG (MGL) won the Mongolian Open to sneak past Asia champion Amit Dhankar KUMAR (IND) into fourth place at 66kg.
Junior world champion Magomed KURBANALIEV (RUS) and European junior champ Mustafa KAYA (TUR) both earned bronze medals at Ali Aliev for seventh and eighth place, respectively, in this month's rankings.
1. David SAFARYAN (ARM) - Europe No.1 (1)
2. Yakup GOR (TUR) - Europe No.2 (2)
3. Ilyas BEKBULATOV (RUS) - Yarygin GP No.1 (3)
4. Mandakhnaran GANZORIG (MGL) - Mongolian Open No.1 (5)
5. Amit Dhankar KUMAR (IND) - Asia No.1 (4)
6. Semyon RADULOV (UKR) - Black Sea No.1 (nr)
7. Magomed KURBANALIEV (RUS) - Ali Aliev No.3 (nr)
8. Mustafa KAYA (TUR) - Ali Aliev No.3 (nr)
9. Alexander KONTOEV (BLR) - Europe No.3 (8)
10. Brent METCALF (USA) - Yarygin GP No.2 (10)
11. Mehdi TAGHAVI KERMANI (IRI) - World Cup No.4 (7)
12. Franklin MAREN CASTILLO (CUB) - Pan America No.1 (9)
13. Arsen IEDIGAROV (UKR) - Alexander Medved Prizes No.2 (nr)
14. Servet COSKUN (TUR) - Dan Kolov Tr. No.1 (nr)
15. Agan MUSTAFAEV (AZE) - Ali Aliev No.1 (nr)
74kg - Former junior world silver medalist Soner DEMIRTAS (TUR) triumphed at Ali Aliev to take sixth place in the 74kg rankings, while 2011 Asian bronze medal winner Ankbayar BATCHULUUN (MGL) won the Mongolian Open to climb to seventh.
London 2012 Olympian Ali SHABANOV (BLR) snared 13th by being runner-up to DEMIRTAS and Andrey NAGORNY (UKR) won the Black Sea event in Odessa for 15th.
1. Jordan BURROUGHS (USA) - World Cup No.1 (1)
2. Andiar GEDUEV (RUS) - Europe No.1 (2)
3. Gabor HATOS (HUN) - Europe No.2 (3)
4. Sadegh GOUDARZI (IRI) - World Cup No.3 (4)
5. Rashid KURBANOV (UZB) - Asia No.1 (5)
6. Soner DEMIRTAS (TUR) - Ali Aliev No.1 (nr)
7. Ankhbayar BATCHULUUN (MGL) - Mongolian Open No.1 (nr)
8. Gia CYKHLANDZE (UKR) - Europe No.3 (6)
9. Leonid BAZAN (BUL) - Europe No.3 (7)
10. Yunieski BLANCO MORA (CUB) - Pan America No.1 (8)
11. ZHANG Chongyao (CHN) - Asia No.2 (9)
12. Aleksander GOSTIEV (AZE) - Yasar Dogu No.1 (nr)
13. Ali SHABANOV (BLR) - Ali Aliev No.2 (nr)
14. David KHUTISHVILI (GEO) - Europe No.7 (10)
15. Andrey NAGORNY (UKR) - Black Sea No.1 (nr)
84kg - University world champion Meisan MOSTAFA JOUKAR (IRI) won the Takhti Cup crown and claimed the No.6 ranking from countryman Ehsan LASHGARI (IRI), who has only seen limited action since winning a bronze medal at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Student silver medalist Serder BOKE (TUR) grabbed ninth with a third-place finish at Yasar Dogu and university bronze medal winner Akhmed MAGOMEDOV (RUS) is 10th after a silver at Ali Aliev.
1. Dato MARSAGISHVILI (GEO) - Europe No.1 (1)
2. Anzor URISHEV (RUS) - Europe No.3 (2)
3. Musa MURTAZALIEV (ARM) - Europe No.2 (3)
4. Ibragim ALDATOV (UKR) - Europe No.3 (4)
5. Hakki CEYLAN (TUR) - Yasar Dogu No.2 (5)
6. Meisan MOSTAFA JOUKAR (IRI) - Takhti Cup No.1 (nr)
7. Umidyon ISMANOV (UZB) - Asia No.1 (7)
8. Aibek USUPOV (KGZ) - Asia No. 2 (8)
9. Serder BOKE (TUR) - Yasar Dogu No.3 (nr)
10. Akhmed MAGOMEDOV (RUS) - Ali Aliev No.2 (nr)
11. Uitimen ORGODOL (MGL) - Mongolian Open No.2 (nr)
12. Amini ASSAN (IRI) - Asian No.3 (9)
13. Murad GAIDAROV (BLR) - Alexander Medved No.1 (10)
14. Piotr IANULOV (MDA) - Black Sea No.2 (nr)
15. Adnan RAHIMI (TUN) - Africa No.1 (nr)
96kg- The GADISOV-GATSALOV rivalry puts three Russians into the top four of the rankings with Ivan Yarygin winner and European bronze medalist Vladislav BAITSAEV (RUS) on top.
Elizbar ODIKADZE (GEO), with a win at Yasar Dogu in February, finished third in the Ali Aliev meet is sandwiched between Olympic silver medalist and Black Sea winner Valeri ANDRIITSEV (UKR) and bronze medalist Khetag GAZYMOV (AZE) in ninth place. GAZYMOV was second in Yasar Dogu.
1. Vladislav BAITSAEV (RUS) - Ivan Yarygin GP No.1 (1)
2. Pavlo OLEYNIK (UKR) - Europe No.1 (3)
3. Abdusalam GADISOV (RUS) - Ali Aliev No.1 (nr)
4. Khadshimourad GATSALOV (RUS) - Ali Aliev No.2 (nr)
5. Jake VARNER (USA) - Dan Kolov No.2 (2)
6. Lyuben ILIEV (BUL) - Europe No. 3 (5)
7. Kamil SKASKIEWICZ (POL) - Europe No.2 (4)
8. Valeri ANDRIITSEV (UKR) - Black Sea No.1 (nr)
9. Elizbar ODIKADZE (GEO) - Yasar Dogu No.1 (6)
10. Khetag GAZYMOV (AZE) - Yasar Dogu No.2 (7)
11. Ivan YANKOUSKI (BLR) - Alexander Medved No.1 (8)
12. Javier CORTINA LACERRA (CUB) - Pan America No.1 (9)
13. KIM Jae-Gang (KOR) - Asia No.1 (10)
14. Yuri MAIER (ARG) - Pan America No.2 (nr)
15. Hamed TATARI (IRI) - Asia No. 3 (nr)
120kg - Aleksander KHOTSIANIVSKI (UKR) won the Black Sea tourney to join the rankings in sixth place and complete the set of medals he was collecting this year, following a bronze medal at the Yarygin Grand Prix in January and a silver at the International Ukrainian in February.
Kurban KURBANOV (UZB) took a bronze medal at Ali Aliev to go with his silver from Yasar Dogu as he moves up a rung in the rankings to eighth place. KURBANOV, fifth at 96kg in London, continues to adjust to his new weight category under the watchful eye of coach and three-time Olympic Games gold medalist Artur TAIMAZOV (UZB).
1. Taha AKGUL (TUR) - Europe No.1 (1)
2. Alen ZASEEV (UKR) - Europe No.2 (2)
3. Jamalladin MAGOMEDOV (AZE) - Europe No.3 (3)
4. Geno PETRIASHVILI (GEO) - Europe No.3 (4)
5. Magomedgazhi NURASULOV (RUS) - Yarygin No.1 (5)
6. Aleksander KHOTSIANIVSKI (UKR) - Black Sea No.1 (nr)
7. Aslan DZEBISHOV (AZE) - Ali Aliev No.1 (nr)
8. Kurban KURBANOV (UZB) - Ali Aliev No.3 (9)
9. Daniel LIGETI (HUN) - Ali Aliev No.3 (nr)
10. David MODZMANASHVILI (GEO) - Int'l Ukrainian No.3 (6)
11. Chuluunbat JARGALSAIKHAN (MGL) - Mongolian Open No.1 (nr)
12. Parviz HADI (IRI) - Asia No.1 (nr)
13. Tervel DLAGNEV (USA) - Medved No.1 (8)
14. Dimitar KUMCHEV (BUL) - Dan Kolov No.1 (nr)
15. Aiaal LAZAREV (KGZ) - Asia No.3 (nr)
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POLAND Poland finished a 20-2 regular season Friday night with a 48-35 victory over Girard.
There are several ways to describe this version of what has been the most successful area program this century.
Hustlers. Fundamentally sound. Team-oriented. Great work ethic.
But perhaps none is more accurate than overachievers.
The Bulldogs (20-2) matched the win total of the 2007-08 team which finished the regular season 20-0 and advanced to the state tournament.
"There's only been one other team in the history of the school that won 20 regular-season games," said Poland coach Ken Grisdale. "I know we play 22 games now but it's still quite an accomplishment. I'm very proud of this team. It's one of the less-talented teams we've had but they do things right."
Epitomizing this team is George Chammas. He shows very little flash but seldom makes a mistake. At six-foot tall, the junior certainly doesn't pass the visual test as a premier rebounder, but that's just what he's become.
Against the Indians (15-6) he led all players with 11 rebounds, including nine on the offensive end. He also led his team with 13 points and added three assists.
"George did a great job tonight," Grisdale said. "He's probably the best jumper on our team. He's averaging about nine rebounds the last five or six games."
The 'Dogs jumped out to a 5-0 lead and never looked back. Ryan Burke started his first game on senior night and promptly hit two first-quarter 3-pointers as Poland led 13-4 after one. Girard closed the gap to 19-14 by halftime but never got closer. Chammas grabbed five rebounds (four offensive) in the third quarter which ended with the hosts in front 31-20.
Although Chammas is by no means considered a star on this Bulldog team, Girard first-year coach Craig Hannon was very aware of him.
"I knew how well he goes to the offensive glass," Hannon said. "He's great at that."
Chammas admitted he didn't know his stats and added that he doesn't really care about them as long as the team wins.
"One of our main goals coming into the game was that we had to rebound," Chammas said.
The Bulldogs did just that, winning the battle of the boards 40-27. Adding to the Indians' woes was their inability to put the ball in the basket. Girard shot just 25 percent from the field, including 20 percent in the first three quarters.
"I think a lot of that had to do with how Poland pressured us," Hannon said. "We knew we had to execute and we didn't do that."
Nick Andrews added nine points for the winners while Burke and Kyle Dixon had eight apiece. Craig Randall led the Indians with 14 points despite a very subpar shooting night. Evan Standohar grabbed nine rebounds for Girard.
Despite the loss, Hannon is pleased about where his team in heading into the playoffs. The Indians were 9-12 a season ago.
"I'm very excited about our year," he said. "I don't think anyone, other than the players and coaches, thought we'd win this many games."


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I noticed ;) . Beautiful pictures!
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[QUOTE=Coll;1067590] [SIZE=15](I also ate a whole bar of chocolate!)[/SIZE] Hoping that will blend in enough that no-one notices.
I noticed ;) . Beautiful pictures!
Great pics! I would provide the obligatory "What is under the kilt?" joke but I can't think of one. Hey, Burns Night is coming up! Haggis for everyone!
DH likes the one "what's worn under the kilt" "nothing, everything is in great working condition!"
Candy - aaaah, my heart almost stopped seeing those words blown up so big! Phew, oh well, we move on. I was a good girl yesterday though, two pieces of 85% only :)
There are only 2 things that are suppose to be under the kilt...... Socks and shoes.....
LOL ssn! Very primal ...
Did ok today ([SIZE=1]aside from the chocolate again[/SIZE] and I got lots and lots of veggies in. NO breakfast and lunch was a brat and two hotdogs with loads of raw veggies with about a TBSP of dip (greek yoghurt with seasonings) and about a TBSP of guacamole. Dinner was a pork chop and a couple of bunches of kale made into chips. Drank a fair amount of fluids today , tired as DS woke me up early hours of the morning with a bad nightmare. I couldn't get back to sleep until just before I was supposed to get up and then I overslept and woke up feeling drugged. Had a difficult day with the kids not wanting to do school and it took almost all day to get their work done - just exhausting when they are like that!!
Yesterday I made my first denim mocassin prototype. It was a lot of fun, but there are a number of areas that I need to fine tune before I cut into the leather itself. I was really hoping to make the second version today but there was no way with the kids on a 'go-slow'. I was rather frustrated to say the least. Oh well, just got to try and go with the flow. I have a pretty consistent amount of pain in my heel and that really escalates when I have to wear shoes of any kind and this has me trying to get something put together again before the really cold weather hits again. We are having delightful weather at the moment - in the 50's and sunny. We are all getting outside more which is lovely. Though I don't get out enough - always seem to have something inside that 'has to be done' - like washing dishes, laundry, cooking etc. Such a grind sometimes... (I know - whining isn't nice)
Going to try and get ready for bed now and hope that tomorrow is an easier day!
You'll have to take pics of the mocs when you complete them. Can't wait to see them! I'm really wanting some cool minimalist footwear.
Hurt my back this morning - spending my day flat on my back until DH can take me to the chiropractor this pm. May be on again this evening if everything settles down otherwise may only see you tomorrow or the next...


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Come cheer on your friends, co-workers, favorite company and learn more about health and what services are offered at the YMCA while you're at it.
Below is a complete schedule for this week's events. For more information, go to the WEBSITE.
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Events Schedule, Oct. 12-16
Event Time Date Location
Slam dunk & 3-point 6pm 8/6-10 South YMCA, 4101 Hillside
3 on 3 basketball 7pm 8/6-10 South YMCA
Softball 8am Sat 8/11 South YMCA
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Soaking Pond Instructions with Photos
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Posted 23 September 2009 - 08:23 AM
An update on the pond:
I decide to add a filter and all I did was fill that hole around the pump with Lava rocks, topped it off with Filter material and covered it with the pond rocks and the slate piece. It is working wonderfully!! The water is nice and clear and the PH tests and all are good. So now I don't have to drain it until wintertime
I have some small feeder goldfish in there to eat the mosquito larva and there are a bunch of water snails that hitched a ride on the plants. He loves to hunt them!! I had a bunch of Duckweed and he ate all of that so we are getting more Someone told me they might give it to me at the Garden center because it is considered a pond weed, not sure about that yet but boy would that be nice!
So all is well with the home made EBT pond, I can't wait to see it shape up next year!!
Katie, Tuck & Goldie
Posted 26 September 2009 - 09:19 AM
I live in southern new jersey. how do you prepare your pen for hibernating. I have never keep a BT outiside before, in the cold. how do i make sure he has the proper setup for hibernation? Please help!
Posted 03 October 2009 - 10:48 PM
I am definitely inspired by this soaking pond and wondering how to keep something similar clean for my ornate box. Very well done!
Posted 04 October 2009 - 08:01 AM
That is really lovely! What a great idea for your turtle. The only suggestions I would make are that you a) remove the rocks- they actually trap debris and make keeping any pond clean very difficult and b)be sure to test the water often. Goldfish aren't a great food source, either, so I'd keep those to a minimum too.
I am definitely inspired by this soaking pond and wondering how to keep something similar clean for my ornate box. Very well done!
Thanks I hear you but the pond is fairly shallow and very easy to clean. I feel that the benefits to having the rocks outweigh the little bit of extra cleaning, they assist with keeping his nails and beak trimmed and also to make sure he can get out of the deeper area.
So far the tests are perfect and he doesn't go after the fish as much as he does the snails! I will be adding a much larger one just like this in the open yard next year, as it seems that I have at least one wild babe so maybe more will visit!
Posted 04 October 2009 - 08:46 AM
I live in southern new jersey. how do you prepare your pen for hibernating. I have never keep a BT outiside before, in the cold. how do i make sure he has the proper setup for hibernation? Please help!
Hi ChrisKrista...you need to put this posting in the Box Turtle forum. There is a ton of stuff being added in that forum on BT hibernation in this area and I just sent a PM to someone from this area as to what I do - I live in DE so am just across the DE River from NJ and share the same climate aspects, unless you are in NW NJ where it is higher and colder. If you'd like a copy of the wording of that PM as to hibernating in this region, I would be more than happy to send you the wording...just let me know. There are also marvelous care sheets and other info sheets on this forum.
Edited by BoxTurtleLover, 04 October 2009 - 08:49 AM.
Posted 26 March 2010 - 03:29 PM
I'll be adding a larger one this season and will post on that too.
Posted 26 March 2010 - 11:17 PM
Has Goldie met her soon to be hubby yet? Inquiring minds want to know....
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Posted 20 July 2010 - 05:13 PM
Katie, this photograph is so BEAUTIFUL. Y'know, it really could be on the cover of a calendar. And you really can see in this photograph how EBTs' patterning really do camouflage them. The pond looks as if it's doing terrific. Cheers, Kerry
Not yet but here she is swimming in their pond!!
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Posted 25 March 2011 - 07:11 AM
Mine has done great, must be cleaned out before thee kids come up but no big deal The darn feeder goldfish are still ALIVE! They have gone through two winters in 6 inches of water!! Any questions please just ask I'll try my best to pop in.
Katie & Clan
Posted 25 March 2011 - 08:59 AM
Posted 18 May 2011 - 04:46 AM
Thanks Brittany
The Pond is still working FABULOUS!
My only issue is that I didn't make the hole any bigger to accommodate a larger pump. So instead of adding a second pond with a stream attaching it to this one I have to just rebuild I think.
So think ahead on that but honestly I never thought I'd be expanding the enclosure ~
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Posted 10 June 2011 - 08:19 PM
Ok so I have had quite a few people ask how I did this so here you go
This is Super easy and has little digging.
*Stiff garden edging mine was 4" x 20'=$9.00 I actually cut off about 3 feet to fit the space better.
*Stakes or in my case whatever I could recycle = free
*Sand, I used 1 1/2 bags = $5.00
*Pond liner =Free because my husband had roofing liner for work, but I have seen it for $11.00-$22.00 at pondliner.com you only need a small piece
*submersible pump, mine is 140 GPH = on sale for $32.00 but again at the same place online you can get one for $14.00-$25.00
*Tubing for the pump = $8.00
*Stones = $37.00 at a local rock supply, I got it by the bag, but this could also be gathered for free
You can add a filter if you want, I just added a valve so I could drain the pond into my garden beds. (I am adding a home made filter! Will update with that, Tuck likes to hunt fish so now I need one)
*Really cute workers are always good too
Lay out your edging and put into the shape you want by using the stakes, don't worry so much if it lifts the next steps will prevent that
Dig a hole for your pump, loosen the soil and use it to grade your edges in a slope, it is important that it all slopes to the hole.
Cover all the dirt with a nice layer of sand, this is to protect your liner
Lay your liner over the space evenly and push into hole, this will create a crease on each side but don't worry.
Start filling and smoothing your liner at the same time be careful not to push down on the slope you have created with the dirt.
Put pump in hole, cover with a flat stone, tuck the hose and cord under the crease in the liner, have cute kid put rocks in
I used the lager rocks to hold the hose in place.
(This is how I will do my filter: Because this is very shallow I will fill, in the hole, to the top of the pump with Lava Rocks, then stuff a bio degradable filter in and then cover with my pond stones. For as much as I have read on homemade filters this should do the job nicely for such a small amount of water.)
OK so you need some helpers for this part I bought my rocks and they are filthy!! They need to be washed before putting them in
and this was the most time consuming part of the whole thing.
Trim your liner so that it covers the outside edge of the edging.
Finish off your rocks and add a waterfall if you like, just make sure that once you do you silicone your stones together so no one gets hurt.
Backfill the dirt around the outside edge and landscape.
I opted to use sod around mine for a couple of reasons first to eliminate the dirt going into the pond and also because it is great for worms!!
After a rain or a good watering you can lift it and find tons!
Here is a Link to Tuck enjoying his pond! He seriously LOVES it! He goes for a swim every morning and is catching the feeder goldfish I put in for the Mosquito larve! I am also pretty sure he ate all of the Fairy Moss that I added
That's it!! I hope you are inspired! Please let me know if you build one as I would like to see
Katie & Tuck
Posted 11 June 2011 - 06:03 PM
Posted 11 June 2011 - 09:08 PM
I'm waiting to see Tracy in the pond....with Goldie...Tuck....and the sleezy Virginia!!!
What a combination! Tracy will be delivered there on Sunday but Virgina is taking a break after laying five eggs on June 1st...my first nest of the season...so we'll get the pond shot later!!!
Posted 29 July 2011 - 08:53 AM
I'm waiting to see Tracy in the pond....with Goldie...Tuck....and the sleezy Virginia!!!
haha Alison she is way to tiny to go in there
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My parents came back from Jamaica! They got to the house late on Monday night. I was already asleep but it was fun to wake up and see them. They had fun even though my dad was sick for a few days and the had to deal with a little hurricane. Yikes! The best part? They brought me presents! They got Dustin and me some Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee (if you have never heard of this you need to get some, it is the best flippin' coffee, oh my goodness) and a bottle of Appleton rum. So I think today when I am dealing with 4 hours of my horrible horrible MS Office class (horrible) I'm going to have a little rum and have a lot of coffee and hopefully I'll make it through without wanting to throw a computer out the window.
I want to thank you all for your response to my post about Sara yesterday. If you missed it, please go check it out. Don't forget, if you want to help Sara out then visit her Etsy shop and buy something. She had all kinds of cute stuff there, some of which are HOLIDAY CARDS. I also had someone ask if they could instead just donate straight to Sara and you definitely can. Feel free to email her to find out how.
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