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Happy Marshmallow World to You All!
Oh, sure. Labeling Mr. Krause and I the Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra of the baseball-politico blogging world makes total sense. We're both charming, charismatic, extremely good looking.
And, of course, crazy cool!
So as we take a few days off to celebrate the holidays, please take a moment to pat yourself on the back for being such a fantastic RSBS dear reader and enjoy your free time by watching one of the best live duets of all time! Seriously, if this performance doesn't leave you reaching for the brandy bottle, something just ain't right.
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and long live baseball!
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Merry Christmas Jeff and Al. You two are also smashingly handsome like the Dean and Frank. Hey, was Frank's socks falling down at the beginning of the video or what?
Oh you HAD to go there!
Really? You had to go all "Maddon" on it today (lol)
Seriosuly, the best of nights with lights aglow tonight, and hearty libations to toast your good fortunes and gifts.
But I agree a bit with Emma that you two might be the Dean and Frank of MLBlogs, but then again those two did charm the pants off the World.
Buno Natale gentleman….Where is the Kaulua and Rum?
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Jeff & Al – youse guys are consummate entertainers and classy fellahs. All that's missing are the tuxedos. Happy Holidays.
p.s. – It's a marshmEllow world, cats. Not a marshmAllow world. Can you dig it?
Happy Holidays my friends. Be safe and let the thoughts of spring training warm your hearts.
'Minoring In Baseball'
As always, my focus is on ME!!! Where am I in all of this? Am I one of Frank's and Dean's helpful "friends"?
Belated Merry Christmas! You guys are definitely the Rat Pack of Mlblogs and very cool!
Emma — *Blushing here*
RR — Don't look now, but Allen drank it. All of it.
Matt — We dig it, cat. G'on down the road, but keep comin' back😉
Mike — Ah… those words… such magic they bring!
Jenn — And to you and your family as well!
Prince — You're the boss!
Jane — Thanks, friend! Again, we're blushing… and tipping our caps to you as well!
Hope both you guys and your families had a good Christmas and that the inebriation has worn off to the point your now coherent again….
Hope you guys get into the New Year with to much damage over the next few days….
Peter — Well wishes to you also, good sir! Us? Hungover? Never!!! HAHAHAHAHA!


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Pago Pago Harbor
A look at what made Tutuila famous — Pago Pago harbor, the finest in the Pacific. At the dock on Wed. Feb. 13 is the cruise ship Marina, one of two to visit the territory this week. On Valentine's Day the Queen Elizabeth II called into port. This panoramic view was taken from the Annex Heights opposite McDonald's in Fagatogo.
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Thomas Showler – Convict – when did he die?
I obtained the death certificate of a Thomas Showler who died in 1860 at Cooma NSW in the hope that maybe it would show if he was the Thomas Showler, who was born in 1797 Aylesbury Buckinghamshire, who was the cousin of my GG Grandfather John Showler/Shoulders.
The Thomas Showler listed on this death certificate was listed as being of 'about 50' years of age, which would make his birth around 1810 but the informant could have just guessed his age. His parents were unknown and he died on or about the 7th November 1860. I'm not sure if this death certificate is for my Thomas Showler. This is another death recorded for a Thomas Showler at Liverpool Asylum in 1897 listing the parents of William and Amelia. I did a search of the NSW Birth Indexes and there is no birth for a Thomas Showler (or variants) to a William or Amelia. So I wonder if this death is the correct one, though the names of the parents do not match.
Now when I look at the death certificate for Thomas Showler who died in 1860, I was rather amused so see the cause of death being: "Exposure to cold whilst in a state of nudity being at the time labouring under temporary insanity". The informant was Robert Dawson, police magistrate, Cooma.
Under Other comment was: 'This man was well known in the district as 'Tom the Groom' and generally supposed to be of unsound mind'.
I've done a search on Trove, to see if there are any reports on the death to see if there was any other information but no such luck.
The Thomas I am looking for received a ticket of leave in 1838 in Goulburn. According to the convict indents he was married before he arrived in NSW in 1831.
I am only able to find one marriage for a Thomas Showler to a Hannah Beckett in 1818. Checking the Baptism records for Aylesbury, it appears that Thomas & Hannah had no children.
Now to make things unclear, another Thomas Showler was born in 1798 in Aylesbury (both Thomas's were cousins). The second Thomas died in 1832, within days of his father William and his grandmother Elisabeth. They were all buried on the 2nd March 1832. A few websites I found indicated that an outbreak of Cholera in Aylesbury killed 50 people.
Hannah Showler (nee Beckett) is listed in the 1841 census as living with a Richard Holt and two of his children from his first marriage. Richard & Hannah later marry in 1848 and Hannah is listed as being a widow. So was she the widow of the Thomas that died in 1832 or was she the 'widow' of the Thomas who came to NSW as a convict?
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That has to be one of the most interesting causes for deaths I have read, and I have read quite a few.


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Perry Bergson
Last week I was home.
By home I don't mean the house I live in here in Prince Albert. I don't even mean Brandon, the city I have lived in for more than half of my life after moving away from where I grew up.
I mean the home that my parents live in; it's the one place that feels like a sanctuary no matter where I'm at in my life.
It's no longer the home that I grew up in -- that's a long story that is their's to tell -- but because they are there, it's home.
Portage la Prairie may be a gas stop and potty break for most drivers as they navigate their way between Brandon and Winnipeg, but for me it's the birthplace of my oldest memories.
My parents and in-laws still live there so it's invariably where the Prince Albert Bergsons head when I get a few days away.
So early on April 16 we made our way east for what's usually a 740-km drive. Since we were in no real rush, we headed south at Yorkton to take in the beautiful Qu'Appelle Valley about 10 kilometres north of Whitewood.
It adds about 50 kilometres to the drive but also puts you on a big, wide divided highway for the last 310 kilometres, which counts for something.
With some snack pails in tow, carefully filled with about eight different kinds of salty snacks that we like, we only had to stop for gas.
My wife cracked me up with a line about my mom.
"I just know she's going to give you back to me smelling like bacon," she said during the car ride home to Manitoba.
It's always an exciting moment when you take the off-ramp into Portage from the Trans-Canada Highway. We're good travellers but it's still a long day on the road.
I had predicted an arrival between 7:30 and 8 p.m., Manitoba time, and we pulled into the driveway at 7:44.
Supper was waiting.
My wife headed over to her parents' house a while later, with both of us laughing and claiming that we were getting the better holiday bargain by bunking apart for a few days.
On the second day, the headache that I've been nursing for most of 2014 disappeared.
It might have been as I watched curling with them. It might have been as we shared a meal. It might have been during the walk with my mom at Island Park or the trip to the gym with my dad.
It might have been while my niece cheated at Crazy 8s to beat me over and over. (I have no proof that she cheated at cards but that thought helps me to sleep better.)
My youngest niece has finally overcome her disabling fear of me, something she likes to display with nonstop beatings of her old uncle.
She also taught me a game she likes called Red Light Green Light.
One person turns their back to the players, and, from a distance, says "green light" and the players run towards them. But when they call "red light," everyone has to freeze in their spot. If the person yelling instructions sees any movement, the player has to start back at the beginning.
The winner is the first player to get to the caller.
I soon discovered that this young lady couldn't resist having faces made at her; the corners of her mouth would soon begin to curl into a smile, and with an exasperated sigh she would walk back to the start.
I have the bruises to show how sweet she is on me now.
I went for coffee one day with one of my oldest friends; we spent nearly three hours chatting. He remains one of my favourite people because you could drive from Vancouver to Halifax with him and nor hear the same story twice.
He's a gifted storyteller with smart opinions on sports, news and pop culture. He also knows what happened to many of the people who I went to school with in Portage 30 years ago, which is gold.
One week ago today, my mom fulfilled my wife's prophecy when she made French toast and bacon for our final meal together before we headed home.
We drove along the Trans-Canada Highway to Indian Head, where we turned north and we had our first look at the lovely resorts built along the Katepwa and Mission lakes.
We drove all the way north to Tisdale, ignoring some of the shortcuts for a chance to see more new country.
We were home that night by 6:30 p.m. After a pair of quick phone calls back to Portage to reassure everyone that we had arrived safely, we snuggled up on the couch and watched some TV.
On Wednesday morning I was back at work, and the headache had returned.
When I look in the mirror lately I'm starting to see the age more than I once did. The lines in my face are deeper and the skin is gradually getting a little looser.
Time is winning, as it always does.
I see it my parents and I see it in my in-laws and I even see it in my beautiful wife. (Don't mention this if you see her. This is going to cost me a lot of brownie points.)
It's a dumb thought but it feels like time slows down a little bit when I'm home.
Even though my parents record the curling games now so that they can fast-forward through the delays and commercials, it's a world I don't live in when I'm away from home. It's not something that I would even consider watching without even them, even if I had the time.
That's why I go home to Portage to watch curling with my parents.
No matter what's coming down the ice, it's always safe in the house.
Perry Bergson is the Daily Herald's managing editor. You can reach him at 765-1302 or by email at firstname.lastname@example.com


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Finding a job is work in and of itself, and needless to say, pounding the pavement can often leave you pounding your fist in frustration. And with unemployment hovering around eight percent according to the United States Department of Labor, it's no surprise that you may be looking for work given our current economic state. Although the job market may look a little bleak and barren at times, there are plenty of jobs out there for the taking — you just need to know where to look.
Numerous social networking and job search websites are available at your disposal online, whether you're a part-time student looking to supplement your income or a former CEO on the hunt for the next big startup. The competition may be nonexistent or even over-the-top at times, but just knowing people are hiring offers some piece of mind.
It's a dog-eat-dog world out there. Here is our guide to some of the best job search websites available at your fingertips. Touch up those resumes and start clicking.
Indeed: Indeed is arguably (and probably) the largest job search engine on the planet. With more than a billion job searches a month and hundreds of thousands of new postings each week, it's no surprise the company makes that claim. You can create a free, tailored profile, upload a resume, and search job postings aggregated from company pages, associations, and various listings from across the Web. The search results are vast as well as thorough, whether you search by category, location, or even starting salary. The mobile app, email alerts, and search plugins are just a few of the added perks. The website is relatively simple, but sometimes that's all you need.
SimplyHired: SimplyHired offers one of the most robust, online job databases out there. The search engine company taps into job listings from across the Web, utilizing information from local newspapers to government websites and everything in between. You can search and browse for specific jobs by title, company, or even skillset and refine the results by your desired location. A free account also allows you to upload your resume for personalized results, manage recent searches, setup email alerts and more. And with more than five million jobs, there's sure to be something for everyone.
LinkedIn: LinkedIn is the premiere social networking site for professionals, but it's also a great free tool for crowdsourcing and landing jobs. You can create a personalized, resume-like profile touting your work experience and various skills, and send invitations to other LinkedIn users to join their network. It works in a similar fashion to the six degrees of separation idea; once you're connected with another user, you can peruse their network and create valuable contacts to further your connections with other users. The website also serves as an online job board where employers can post available openings and LinkedIn users can apply.
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Monster: Monster.com was once the king of online job boards. Although that may no longer be the case, the website still serves as yet another great option for job hunting with more than a million available listings. You can browse and search listings by wage, time or category among other things, and upload your resume for greater specificity and customization. The website also offers career advice including resume and salary negotiation tips, potential job interview questions and more. It's not the most extensive of the job search websites, but Monster does a phenomenal job when the search engine is coupled with the career tips and a noteworthy support forum.
Dice: Dice.com has been the go-to option for technology and engineering jobs since its inception in the early '90s. The site offers approximately 80,000 jobs listings on any given day, whether you're looking for an entry-level position at a small Silicon Valley startup or a coveted position at Google or Microsoft. Users can create a profile, upload a resume and search postings from around the globe. Dice also offers tech news, career advice and a lively support forum that covers topics from computer forensics to tips for understanding seemingly cryptic job descriptions. For more specialty job sites, try your luck with eFinancialCareers for finance jobs or MediaBistro for all things media.
CareerBuilder: CareerBuilder.com isn't the best job search website available, but it remains one of the most widely used and popular. It offers all the basic features and allows you to browse and search job postings by skillset, company, and location, among other attributes. A free account gives you options for uploading your resume, managing your job history, and accessing the comprehensive salary calculator. The site even offers a free job competition report so you can get a glimpse of whom you're up against for any job you apply for. It's not the most fancy of sites, but it's simple, straightforward, and to the point.
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USAJobs: USAJobs.gov is the U.S. government's official site for federal jobs and their accompanying information (i.e. eligibility, benefits, salary). Although the site is a bit limited, there are still thousands of jobs to comb through, whether you're on the hunt for that ideal job researching soil for the government or looking to join the team as a Hazmat specialist. USAJobs is current, frequently updated, and often features government positions other job search websites may have missed. You can even apply through the website to streamline the application process.
Internships: Internships.com is a great option if you're a student looking to gain some valuable work experience or if you're just not looking for a full-fledged job. The free-to-use website is one of the largest internship hubs to date and typically features more than 60,000 positions at more than 25,000 companies scattered across the country. You can search by paid or unpaid internships, full- or part-time, and a slew of other options including category, company, and location. Plus, the site offers a mobile app and resume templates if you're just beginning your hunt.
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the worth of viral infection
The other day I walked into lunch thirty minutes late and sat at table with some familiar faces. They promptly left, and I met some new folks. One of them, David Edelman, went to Swarthmore, and we had a great conversation about the liberal arts experience on the Main Line. I also met Geoffrey Owens, whose most recent work (as I understand it) concerns extracting photosensitive genes from bacteria and using viruses to infect rats' brains with them. He uses fiberoptics to shine a light onto the area of the brain where the gene is expressed and observes how it affects their behavior.
Today at the hospital, I mentioned this to one of the fellows and she was like, "Oh, that sounds sort of like gene therapy." I've spent the past ten minutes on the Wikipedia page for gene therapy, and I'm pretty much in awe. It is essentially the insertion of genes into cells and tissue to treat conditions where a mutant gene is causing problems. Many of the vectors for this gene insertion are viruses, which have perfected the art of infiltrating cells with their own genetic material. Most notably, gene therapy has been quite a successful cancer treatment, but it is not yet widespread.
In recent history, when you hear "virus," it is either being discussed in regard to H1N1 or some computer bug that managed to wipe away years of documents (and, if really unlucky, gigabytes of songs). Yet another popular application is the "viral video," or a video that has gathered a substantial amount of Internet fame and on occasion, infiltration into other forms of media or intellectual engagement.
A perfect example of this "infiltration" is marked by one of Ani and John's recent research forays. They came across the video of the cockatoo Snowball dancing to "Everybody" by the Backstreet Boys.
They noticed that it seemed to be keeping the beat as it danced and wanted to determine whether it actually was. As I noted in a much earlier post, vocal learning is the ability to produce complex sound patterns based on auditory input. This phenomenon also exists in songbirds, hummingbirds, whales, dolphins, bats, and seals.
Last Sunday, CBS Sunday Morning had a feature on Snowball and this research:
They left out an important finding, though. John and Ani changed the tempo of the same song to see if Snowball would be able to synchronize to the altered tempo, and he was! The study results have been published in several places, authored by Ani, John, a UCSD affiliate named Micah Bregman and Snowball's owner Irena Schultz. One of them, "Experimental Evidence for Synchronization to a Musical Beat in a Nonhuman Animal," is available here.


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Thirty-one miles of the Lackawaxen River flow peacefully through the Pennsylvania valleys of Pike and Wayne counties, but there is a small section of shoreline along the river in the Township of Lackawaxen where the waters are a little turbulent.
The disputed section of river, owned by Euell Threshman until his death in 2010, was used loosely as a boat launch for decades. Kittatinny Canoes purchased the property in August of 2010 to use as a launch for its river livery business. Folks who own nearby riverfront property are not excited by this idea. The matter was discussed at the township meeting on September 24.
Cathy Reicheg is concerned carefree river days will be forever replaced by chaos if Kittatinny is permitted to do business on the site. She dreads days like this past weekend, when Kittatinny launched its patrons from the site. "The traffic Saturday was ridiculous. They were up and down, up and down with all kinds of vehicles, trailers with canoes and people with kayaks. There were people falling into the river. It was just crazy." She said the tiny access road combined with the large transport trucks is a toxic mix.
The conflict is rooted in the property's history. In 1977, the Lackawaxen Township created its first zoning ordinance, leaving out verbiage restricting river access and use. In 1992, the township re-vamped its zoning laws, including a provision to prohibit public and commercial launching on the Lackawaxen River. Pre-existing businesses, arguably like the boating business Threshman operated, were grandfathered in, requiring that the business was never abandoned for more than a year.
The question then becomes, was the property ever officially a business, and if so, does it satisfy the continual use requirement?
Going back to the timeline, in 1996, there was an inquiry into the property by the zoning officer at the time. It was determined that the Threshman business dated back to 1977, so it was grandfathered in, and not bound by the zoning laws of 1992. Then in 2001 the property came up again when a local grocery store wanted to rent canoes and launch them at the Threshman site. The township denied the request but during the process recognized the property as being in continual non-conforming use, making 2001 the starting point to determine if the business has been in continual use. If it has, regardless of whose name is on the property title, Kittatinny could be in the clear. If the township can prove there was a lapse of a year or more, the grandfather clause is voided, and the use can be restricted according to the zoning laws of 1992.
Township solicitor Anthony Waldron warned the latter scenario could come with a price tag. "In most cases where someone has already acquired a property, and we're going to tell them they can't use it, they're not going to go away. They're going to fight. It is a fight that will cost taxpayer money."
It appears he's right. Kittatinny owner David Jones was not at the meeting, but in a phone conversation he made his intentions clear. "I am going to stand up for everyone's right to use the river," Jones said. "We've used it every year for many, many years. It's all documented and nothing has changed. The law is on our side."
Waldron says he's received information from Kittatinny 's attorney, and it appears for the most part they have maintained use of the property. He says there is information missing for three years, which could prove discontinued use. Fearing strategic information getting to "the other side" (Kittatinny) through the press, he would not elaborate


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Even if you get covered in popcorn, you won't want to stop the clown from posing as an usher and engaging in some pre-show debauchery with the crowd. With his black suit and disheveled gray hair, he has no problem amusing people. The clown is zany, mischievous and your first exposure to the unknown at Mystère by Cirque du Soleil at Treasure Island. What's ahead is a wondrous world of mystifying creatures who perform a series of incredible acrobatic and gymnastic feats.
When Mystère opened in 1993, the show was the first Cirque du Soleil production in Vegas. Emphasizing awe-inspiring athleticism and imaginative imagery, it embraces all of the signature Cirque du Soleil elements that have made the production company a mainstay on the Las Vegas Strip.
From rebirth to the pursuit of happiness, each of the characters and acts in Mystère symbolizes something different. They combine to create an overall theme for the show as a celebration of the circle of life. Some audience members may interpret each act as an allegory, but with the innovative costumes and performances, realizing those themes isn't necessary for enjoying this show.
What makes Mystère so endearing is that many of the performances are typical circus-style acts like the flying trapeze, an aerialist and the teeterboard, an acrobatic tool where a person jumps on one end of what looks like a seesaw and the person on the other end is launched into the air. However, in Mystère, the boundaries of those disciplines are pushed, creating fantastical routines that you won't see in any other production.
For instance, in the hand-to-hand routine, two muscular men demonstrate a series of gravity-defying poses and their incredible strength, but they don't even perform on a flat surface. In Mystère, the men do this while balancing on a rotating dome, adding to the awesomeness of their routine.
The Tissu act is another example. In this routine a female aerialist performs while suspending herself with two pieces of fabric hanging from the ceiling. This type of act can be seen in other shows on the Strip, but in Mystère the performer combines contortion, acrobatics and movement in her routine, creating optical illusions that defy imagination.
Music played by live musicians and singers drives the show. Mixing elements of everything from rock to Celtic, African and soul music, the soundtrack is just as mysterious as the action on stage.
Along with awe-inspiring moments, Mystère offers a hearty does of comedy brought on by the clown "usher" and an adult-sized baby. They appear on stage throughout the show. The clown and baby don't tell jokes, but their wacky antics and interactions with the audience make people laugh. It's hard not to chuckle when you see a man on stage wearing a diaper and a bonnet.
When the comedy segments come to a close, the show quickly changes pace. Once again the audience is sitting in amazement at another thrilling routine. One of these is the Chinese Poles. For this act a group of gymnasts perform on four vertical poles. They crawl, jump and flip up, down and across the poles. Their masks add to the implausibility of their performance. While their bodies face away from the audience, their masks are looking right at them. It seems impossible, but then again, this is Mystère.
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Breech Birth
It often sends chills down an expectant mother's back if she hears the word breech. This doesn't have to be as scary as it sounds. When labor begins, 96 percent of babies have assumed the head down or "vertex position" with only a few (about 3.5 percent) in the bottom first or breech position. Most babies settle into birthing position by the eighth month of pregnancy, but some babies will keep mothers and doctors guessing up until only a few days before birth.
If you are near term and your baby is breech, your doctor or midwife may try to turn the baby by manipulating your uterus manually. The procedure is called an external cephalic version (ECV). Many times this technique works, but other times, the baby is just to big to budge, or it may rotate back into a breech position.
Just because your baby is breech does not mean that you will have to have a cesarean section. One third to one half of all breech babies are born vaginally. However, studies have shown that breech babies have a lower risk of birth injury and newborn complications if delivered via c-section rather than vaginally. Many doctors speculate if the statistical rise in complications of a vaginal breech birth are due simply to the breech presentation rather than the method of delivery. The best advice to take when you're told your baby is in a breech position is to stay flexible and be as well informed as possible.
Another factor that can determine if there is the option of a vaginal delivery is the type of breech presentation your baby has settled into. If your baby is in the more common frank breech position (bottom down with legs extended up toward the face), vaginal delivery is a better possibility. The deciding factors with a frank breech vaginal delivery will depend on the baby's estimated weight and your doctor or midwife's experience. If your baby is in the incomplete breech position (one or both of your baby's knees or legs is the part of him closest to your vagina) or complete breech positions (the baby is sitting cross-legged) it will make vaginal delivery all but impossible. You will probably have to undergo a c-section. If your baby is breech and you go into pre-term labor, your doctor or midwife is more likely to opt for a c-section. Although pre-term babies weigh less and have smaller bodies than full-term babies, their heads are quite large and their bodies are small; these combined factors can make a vaginal delivery difficult.
Doctors and midwives without a lot of experience with breech births may be uncomfortable with a vaginal delivery. If you have delivered vaginally before, don't have a history of giving birth to big babies, and your baby isn't in the incomplete or complete breech position, your doctor or midwife may be more likely to give a vaginal birth the go ahead. Before making a final decision, you and your doctor or midwife should evaluate your situation and discuss the possible risks and benefits of both a c-section and a vaginal birth so you can choose what is best for you and your baby.
When a vaginal delivery is to be attempted, labor is carefully monitored in a surgically equipped delivery room. If all goes well, the labor and delivery is allowed to continue. If the cervix dilates too slowly or if other complications arise, your doctor and his surgical team will be ready to perform a c-section in a matter of minutes. Because of the potential for complications, continuous electronic fetal monitoring is absolutely necessary.


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Re-re-reading the percy jackson series (I dont consider the one with the new half-blood a percy jackson) atm in the 5th
Just finished the Kizumonogatari novel.
Now heading one to the New Sherlock Holmes Novel; The House of Silk.
I am going to read A Clash of Kings after Romeo and Juliet ( R+J is for school...).
I'm reading threads on NB..!!
The Mortal Instruments/ The Infernal Devices by Cassandra Claire.....Pretty good series to pick up on.
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inhertiance book 4
eragon and the rest of the varden are up against the empire of the might king glabortix
Finished it day it came out...Was disappointed with the lack luster ending =/
The Hunger games book 3 Mockingjay
By Suzanne Collins
Shadows In Flight by Orson Scott Card
Thirteen reasons why by Jay Asher
Doctor Zhivago by Boris Pasternak.
Bloody Bones, an Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter Novel - Laurell K. Hamilton.
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The Hunger games book 3 Mockingjay
By Suzanne Collins
Hunger Games FTW. ^^
OT: I'm currently reading- Princess Masako: The Life Behind the Chrysanthemum Throne.
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Harry Potter and the Dark photo of Hermoine...!!!
Naruto Volume 54. Just got it today through the post.
I just re-read Sword of Truth series, because, apparently, I love it so much
Just finished Digital Fortress by Brown.
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Reading A Dance with Dragons by George R.R Martin. Amazing series just annoyed of how long the wait will be between the next book,
I am reading Eon
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I just re-read Sword of Truth series, because, apparently, I love it so much
OMG im on the 2nd book " Stone of Tears"
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Elkins men sentenced in federal court
An Elkins man accused of growing marijuana and cooking methamphetamine after police found a large marijuana plant outside his residence in September 2012 was sentenced to nearly 6 years in prison Tuesday in federal court.
U.S. District Judge John Preston Bailey sentenced Velair Von Collins II, 42, to 57 months in prison after Collins pleaded guilty to an information charging him with being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm March 27 in federal magistrate court.
Following his release, he will be placed on supervised release for three years.
The charge stems from a search of Collins' Diamond Street property that occurred Sept. 4, 2012, when Cpl. C.D Cross with the Elkins Police Department spotted a 4- or 5-foot marijuana plant growing in a 5-gallon bucket near Collins' residence. Police subsequently obtained a search warrant for the Diamond Street property and allegedly found the makings of a "shake-and-bake" meth lab, two guns – a Harrington & Richardson 12-gauge shotgun with no serial number and a Marlin .22-caliber rifle – as well as other drug paraphernalia inside his residence.
According to Randolph County Circuit Court records, Collins was convicted of driving under the influence, third offense, a felony, on Feb. 25, 2003, and, as a felon, is legally forbidden from possessing a firearm.
During Tuesday's sentencing hearing, Collins' attorney, Brian Kornbrath, took issue with the portions of the presentence investigation report that recommended sentencing enhancement due to the fact that one of the firearms in Collins' residence had a barrel that was half an inch too short.
"It was half an inch short of being lawful," Kornbrath told Bailey. "It's not the typical weapon that would be used for a criminal purpose such as robbing a bank."
Kornbrath also objected to a second section of the report in which probation officers recommended sentencing enhancement because they believed the guns were connected to the commission of a felony drug operation.
"It is our position that when police drove by and saw the marijuana plant in a pot, whoever was at the premises making methamphetamine was alerted and took off," Kornbrath argued. "If he didn't create the meth himself, (the sentencing enhancement) should not apply."
Bailey overruled both objections. He said although measurements differentiating legal and illegal lengths of weapons "are somewhat arbitrary, this is what I have to deal with.
"As to the use and connection (of the weapons) to the commission of a felony, that's overruled," he said. "Aside from an active meth cook … we have a loaded, sawed-off shotgun in proximity to the remains of a meth lab.
"If this weapon had been found in a gun case or hanging above a fireplace, it would be a different matter," Bailey continued, "but this was clearly there for protection of drug activity."
Kornbrath asked for "some relief."
"You're obligated to look at the nature of the offense," the defense attorney said. "He's working full time in the heating and cooling business, and had been battling serious addiction but is now sober. He has no real crimes of violence and he is a prohibited person because of a DUI."
Kornbrath asked for a variance in Collins' sentence "well below" 57 months, which is the minimum amount of prison time Collins faced according to federal sentencing guidelines.
The maximum amount of prison time to which Collins could have been sentenced is 71 months.
However, assistant U.S. Attorney Stephen Warner requested that Collins be sentenced to 57 months, noting that Collins had been "forthright and truthful" with the government.
Bailey then sentenced Collins to 57 months in federal prison, which the judge said would hold him accountable not only for the possession of dangerous weapons, but also for the possession and/or manufacture of marijuana and methamphetamine.
"I will note that Mr. Collins has a significant work history and has been employed for most of his life, but has little to show for it," the judge said.
Collins apologized to his family.
"I'm sorry to my wife and my family," he said. "It won't happen again. It's caused a change in my life… thank you."
Bailey ordered Collins to self-report to the U.S. Marshal Service on Aug. 1.
Also in federal court Tuesday:
– Brian Keith Hammer, 51, of Elkins, was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release.
Hammer pleaded guilty to one felony count of possession of pseudoephedrine to be used in the manufacture of methamphetamine on Dec. 11, 2012.
The charge stems from an incident that took place on June 3, 2012, when Hammer was arrested for purchasing a product containing pseudoephedrine at Walgreen's.
According to the federal sentencing guidelines in the presentence investigating report, Hammer could have faced 21 to 27 months in federal prison.
Dorwin Wolfe, Hammer's attorney, disagreed with those guidelines, however, saying Hammer "deserves some compassion."
Noting the death of Hammer's wife more than a year ago, Wolfe said Hammer had "systematically lost everything."
"Some people don't handle death well," the attorney said. "When his wife died, that's when he was first arrested. He didn't care about his job. He didn't give a s— whether he lived or died."
"All you can prove is that he bought a box of Sudafed," Wolfe said, addressing Warner.
Warner, however, pointed out that Hammer tested positive for methamphetamine three days after pleading guilty in federal court in December 2012 and highlighted Hammer's recent indictment by a Randolph County grand jury on additional drug-related charges.
In Randolph County Circuit Court Monday, Hammer was indicted on one count of operating or attempting to operate clandestine drug laboratories, a felony; one count of possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver, a felony; and two counts of conspiracy, a felony. Hammer and four other individuals were arrested Dec. 29, 2012, after police allegedly found materials commonly used to make methamphetamine in a residence located at 462 Wilson Street in Elkins.
After imposing the 15-month sentence Tuesday, Bailey noted Hammer has struggled with substance abuse for "30-plus years, and until his wife died, had managed to maintain some semblance of control.
"Hopefully, with the help of substance abuse and mental health treatments, this sentence will deter the defendant from committing any future criminal acts," the judge added.
Bailey ordered Hammer to self-report to the U.S. Marshal Service on Sept. 5.
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News about Pink Martini, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Highlights from the Archives
Shaking and Stirring a Polyrhythmic, One-World Cocktail
Every Hollywood musical of the 1930's seemed to have a band like Pink Martini: a suave salon orchestra with a singer in a formal dress, ready to take up a torch song, tinkle through a light-classical staple or pick up some south-of-the-border rhythms. That's what Pink Martini did in its sold-out concert on Wednesday night at Town Hall. But it's not a Hollywood confection or just a nostalgic throwback. The 12 member Pink Martini hails from Portland, Ore., and over the last decade it has sold hundreds of thousands of self-released albums, 1997's "Sympathique" and 2004's "Hang on Little Tomato."February 17, 2006 artsReview
Ikram Goldman Steps Up to the Mic at Paris Fashion Week
The well-known Chicago retailer joined the band Pink Martini to make her singing debut, with lots of fashion names in the audience.
October 9, 2016, Sunday
MORE ON PINK MARTINI AND: Paris Fashion Week , Pink Martini (Music Group) , Goldman, Ikram
Pop & Rock Listings for Aug. 7-13
A selected guide to concerts in the New York City area.
August 7, 2015, Friday
MORE ON PINK MARTINI AND: Music , Central Park Summerstage
What's On This Week Around the World
A video art festival in Tokyo; a focus on Israeli artists in Krakow, Poland; and a look at Renaissance Rome's seedy underbelly in Paris.
February 20, 2015, Friday
MORE ON PINK MARTINI AND: Hong Kong , Krakow (Poland) , London (England) , Montreal (Quebec) , Moscow (Russia) , Paris (France) , South Korea , Stockholm (Sweden) , Tokyo (Japan) , Artworks , Bolshoi Theater , Gagosian Gallery , Los Angeles Philharmonic , Moderna Museet , Art , Classical Music , Museums , Music , Theater
Pan-Latin Rhythms, Percussive to Sultry
Carlos Santana's new album, "Corazón," hosts mostly Pan-American all-stars and Latin-rooted Americans, mainly singing in Spanish.
May 6, 2014, Tuesday
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Detroit Stands Up for Ives, and Stands In for Oregon
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra and the National Symphony Orchestra rounded out this year's Spring for Music festival at Carnegie Hall.
May 14, 2013, Tuesday
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A Freewheeling Trot Around the Globe
The British, Australian-born firecracker Meow Meow sang in several languages with a first-rate trio on Saturday as part of Lincoln Center's American Songbook series.
April 2, 2013, Tuesday
MORE ON PINK MARTINI AND: Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts , American Songbook (Music Series) , Music , Meow Meow
All the Things He Is and Isn't
Joey Arias may be a singer, a comedian, a performance artist, a drag queen or all of the above. Most important, he's back in New York.
October 6, 2011, Thursday
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A Festival Built for Risky Business
Spring for Music, a new annual series of symphony and chamber orchestras that opens on Friday at Carnegie Hall, is based on inventive programming.
May 6, 2011, Friday
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Holiday Music
A roundup of Christmas albums and other holiday music.
November 26, 2010, Friday
Events in Westchester
A guide to cultural and recreational goings-on in and around the Hudson Valley.
November 14, 2010, Sunday
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Back To Reality
When last I blogged, I was going semi-insane from trying to get everything ready and organized for our trip to Florida for Spring Training. Well, now I'm back. We had a great time, but sadly, our trip had to come to an end, and we had to return home. Though it was sunny most days, it was definitely not as warm as I would have liked! Florida has been having some unusually cool weather so far this spring, and coupled with the steady wind, made sitting in the shade a bit nippy!
Or nipply, as Chevy Chase might say.
I have so much to write about, plus A LOT of photos to sort through. We went to five games, saw lots of great game action, and I even got to meet Jane Heller, and be interviewed on the She-Fan Cam.
But, I have some Actual Work already that I need to do this afternoon, which of course will help to pay for some of the trip expenditures. So once I get a chunk of time, I will be back to compose an entry (or two) with coverage of all our Spring Training fun!
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Welcome home, Sue. Isn't it weird to be back in the "real world?" I miss being in Florida and strolling around downtown St. Pete! But it was such fun meeting you and Dan. I hope you liked your She-Fan Cam interview. You were a great sport to submit to the Cam.
I've been waiting for your report checking to see if you alredy had it here. OK, I'll check tonight for the rest of the story. We also got unusual weather in Arizona that included the cancelled game with the Cubs.
Welcome back home. It is a rude awakening to get back to work!! Sounds like you had a great time with Jane.
Hi Sue! Saw the video from the She-Fan Cam. You're a rock star, too! And, very confident of the Phils' chances in 2010. It certainly looked like a great time in Clearwater this spring.
Good luck in NL East!


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Healthy Holiday Cocktails
4 drinks that will allow you to indulge in a healthier way.
The holiday season is notorious for indulgence; whether its gifts, food or drinks this is the time of year of excess. Many of us get so wrapped up in maintaining the will-power to keep from over eating, that we forget about the calories we can accumulate by over drinking! Now for many of us it wouldn't be the holidays without a seasonally inspired cocktail—but many of these are high in fat and sugar, which doesn't bode well with your waist line. To keep from stressing over one more thing this season, take a look at my Get Fit with Britt Healthy Holiday Cocktails which include some tasty healthy benefits!
Pumpkin Caipirinha
Using cozy ingredients like ginger, nutmeg and antioxidant-rich pumpkin, this drink is definitely a treat to get you in a festive holiday mood. Combine in a cocktail shaker and serve over ice:
- Lime
- Agave Nectar (just a touch since the pumpkin is already sweet!)
- Cachaça or Rum
- Pumpkin Puree
- Grated Ginger and Nutmeg
- Crushed Ice
Cranberry Cosmo
Cranberries are a powerhouse, being an excellent source of Vitamin C, manganese, and other phytonutrients called flavonoids. These powerful antioxidants help maintain cell structure and eliminate free radicals, or toxins, from the body. Combine and strain into a Martini Glass over Frozen Cranberries:
- Cranberry Liqueur
- Cointreau
- Lime Juice
- Crushed Ice
Pomegranate Spritzer
Rich in Vitamin C, B6, and potassium, pomegranate are the toast of the season! Combine and serve in a Champagne Flute over Pomegranate Seeds:
- Organic, Pure Pomegranate Juice
- Dry, Sparkling Wine or Champagne of Choice
Mulled Red Wine
Who needs gifts when there's Red Wine? Celebrate the season this Heart-healthy, brain-stimulating, age-prolonging, cancer-fighting drink! Tie all the seasonings below into a cheesecloth or stainless steel tea infuser, pour your favorite Red Wine into a large saucepan and keep on low heat with seasonings. Serve in a heatproof glass with a cinnamon stick:
- Lemon Slices
- Orange Slices
- Cinnamon Stick
- Whole Cloves
- Whole Ginger (cut up)
- Whole Nutmeg
Of course remember that excessive drinking may not only increase your risks for some diseases and cancers, it can also add lots of calories and lower your "healthy-eating" inhibitions. So be sure to cheers to moderation and dedicate this holiday season "to health and happiness!"


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My 4 and half month old had an excellent latch from the start. He was a home birth and was on the breast shortly after birth.
Recently he has been latching on then, while sucking pulls away from my body, still sucking. I'm starting to get a little sore. I've tried holding him in close to me, but he pushes his head back against my hand. No matter how many times I take him off the breast and try to restart he does the same thing. He seems to have his own idea of how to nurse. I've also tried different holds (i.e. Football) to ease some of the pain but he gets frustrated.
He is teething as well.
I have a 10 year old that I nursed for 20 months but that was so long ago I can't remember if he did this or not.
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Phone: (970) 339-6548
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Frequently Asked Questions for: Financial Aid - General Information
- What is Financial Aid?
- How long can I receive Financial Aid?
- Do I need to do anything else for Federal Direct Loans or Work-study?
- What if I receive other money for my education?
- What is an official acceptance of awards?
- When will I receive my financial aid funds?
- Is there a minimum number of credits I can take to still get financial aid?
- If I take less than 12 credits, will I get the same amount of financial aid?
- Can my attendance and enrollment status affect my payments?
- What happens if my financial aid is more than my tuition and fees owed to the school?
- What academic standards are there for financial aid?
- Where can I get more information?
- What do I do if I move or get a new phone number
What is Financial Aid?The intent of the financial aid (grants, scholarships, work-study and loans) programs is to assist you in paying for the costs of your education while at Aims Community College. By accepting these awards, you have agreed these funds will be used for your educational expenses.
How long can I receive Financial Aid?Financial aid awards are usually made for the fall and spring semesters. Awards made for only one semester indicate you are approaching the end of your financial aid eligibility. You may be eligible to receive financial aid for up to 150% of your current academic program length, regardless if financial aid was received for any or all of these credits.
- Example 1.) A 60-credit-hour degree program must be completed within 90 attempted credits;
- Example 2.) A 24-credit-hour certificate program must be completed within 36 attempted credits
Do I need to do anything else for Federal Direct Loans or Work-study?These financial aid awards REQUIRE additional steps to be completed by you before these funds can be paid. Please refer to the additional enclosed information for Federal Direct Loans and/or Work-Study programs. This information will be enclosed ONLY if you have been awarded these types of funds.
What if I receive other money for my education?You are required to notify the Financial Aid Office, in writing or by e-mail, the source and amount you expect to receive from outside resources, including but not limited to:
- Private scholarships and grants
- Alternative educational loans
- Veterans benefits
- Funding received from agencies that assist students with payment of school costs
What is an official acceptance of awards?Foundation Scholarships and Federal Direct Loans require an official acceptance from you. If you have been awarded a Foundation Scholarship the acceptance form was mailed to you separately from your Award Letter. You must formally accept any Federal Direct Loan funds that are offered. If you choose to decline all or part of the awards shown on your award letter, please notify the Financial Aid office in writing or by e-mail stating specifically the awards and terms you wish to decline. Be sure to include your name and Aims Student ID on this notification.
When will I receive my financial aid funds?Payment of your financial aid will occur just prior to the scheduled start date of each semester provided your financial aid awards have been made and you have completed all additional requirements, if applicable.
- There is a 30-calendar day delay, from the beginning of the semester, for all loan borrowers who are first-time students. Provided you have completed all of the additional steps, the first disbursement of your loan will occur AFTER the 30th calendar day past the start of the semester.
- Work-study funds are NOT paid to your student tuition account. If you are hired for a work-study eligible job, you will be paid monthly for hours worked within each pay period.
Is there a minimum number of credits I can take to still get financial aid?Most financial aid programs require enrollment of at least 6 credits for you to be eligible for the payment of these funds to your student tuition account. The Federal Pell Grant program MAY be available to students who are enrolled for less-than-half-time (.5 to 5.5 credits) depending upon their Expected Family Contribution (EFC).
If I take less than 12 credits, will I get the same amount of financial aid?Probably not. If you are enrolled for less than 12 credit hours, the amount of financial aid that pays to your student tuition account may be different than the amount stated on your enclosed Award Letter. Many programs require the amount paid to be adjusted according to your actual enrollment status. Where enrollment statuses and adjustments are defined as:
- 12 or more credits Full-time (100% of award)
- 9 11.99 credits Three-Quarter-time (75% of award)
- 6 8.99 credits Half-time (50% of award)
- .5 5.99 credits Less-than-half-time (no payment of award)
Can my attendance and enrollment status affect my payments?Yes, financial aid paid to your student tuition account will take place throughout each semester and may adjust (up and/or down) based upon your actual class attendance and enrollment status. Failure to attend each registered class at the start of the scheduled class can result in your being reported as a no-show. If reported as a no-show you may be dropped from that course. Being dropped from a course can change your enrollment status and therefore reduce the amount of financial aid for which you have established eligibility. This can result in financial aid funds that have been paid to your student tuition account being unpaid and returned to the appropriate financial aid programs. This may result in you owing a balance to Aims Community College. The same can occur when a late starting class is dropped, no-showed or canceled. We recommend you check with the Financial Aid Office PRIOR to making a change in your enrollment status and/or withdrawing from any courses so that the impact of such actions can be determined.
What happens if my financial aid is more than my tuition and fees owed to the school?For enrolled students whose financial aid has been awarded prior to the start of the semester, and who are eligible for a refund at that time; a refund will be generated and made available the first day of the semester on your Aims Campus Card. An Aims Campus Card will be mailed to you by the first day of classes of the FIRST semester you attend Aims. Do not throw away or discard. Card is valid for your entire time at Aims
What academic standards are there for financial aid?You must meet the requirements of the Aims Community College Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress policy by maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or above and by successfully completing the required minimum number of credits for your enrollment status and be within 150% of your academic program length.
- The Aims Scholars Scholarship program requires a minimum 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA.
- The Aims Opportunity Scholarship (funded by the Colorado State Legislature) requires a 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA.
- Some Aims Foundation Scholarships also require a cumulative GPA above 2.0


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On Thursday's episode of Nightly Business Report, Hampton Pearson reported on the CVS policy that penalizes employees who refuse to undergo yearly health screenings and submit their personal information to their insurer. Following the story, Dr. Peel and fellow guest, Tracy Burns, joined Tyler Mathisen and Susie Gharib to discuss the new policy.
Watch the video below, starting at the 13:56 min. mark (uses iFrame). If you're unable to view it below, you can watch the segment here on YouTube.


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A new Dido album is always a big event as the haunting singer does not release many. Luckily you can now get your hands on Girl Who Got Away, her first album since 2008's top 10 hit Safe Trip Home and only her fourth since she burst on to the scene in 1999 with No Angel. Having originally found fame collaborating with Eminem, she has again worked with some of today's hottest talent including US rapper Kendrick Lamar. The 11 tracks on Girl Who Got Away were once again written and produced in collaboration with her brother, Faithless founder Rollo Armstrong, and are a beautiful mix of contemplative, sad and defiant songs. She may well have gone away for a while but Dido's definitely back with this timeless new CD release.
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Retired Delta Force officer Brad Taylor returns with the third explosive installment in the Pike Logan thrillers.
In retired Delta Force officer Brad Taylor's third Pike Logan thriller, a tentative peace between Israel and Palestine has been brokered by the United States. But the Taskforce - a clandestine team operating outside of US law to protect the country from terrorism - gets wind of an assassination attempt on the American envoy sent to solidify the treaty. The Taskforce must devote every resource to saving his life - and preventing another bloody outbreak of violence.
Taskforce operator Pike Logan and his partner, Jennifer Cahill, are charged with following the assassin's flimsy trail through the Middle East, a trail that becomes more muddled at every turn. They must contend with terrorist organizations, independent killers, and shaky allies to uncover the biggest threat of all: an American citizen hiding a secret that just may destroy everything, including the Taskforce.
Brad Taylor is the complete package: a writer who understands how to tell a thrilling story, who possesses the knowledge to construct an intricate and utterly believable plot, and who has more than enough on-the-ground experience to back it up. His first two books appeared on best seller lists nationwide, including The New York Times, Publishers Weekly, and USA Today. Propulsive and compelling, Enemy of Mine is sure to join them.
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"Pike's Revenge"
Pike Logan of course.
They work well as a team.
This is partially a story about revenge for both Pike and Jennifer. Jennifer gets a bit annoying with all of her thoughts about being a good person and being better than the people they are sent to kill. The plot twists and turns in unexpected directions which keep things interesting. The oversight council is still annoying, but it gives you a sense of how frustrated Pike must feel when terrorists are about to escape and politicians wring their hands.
I like Pike the rage filled man who is on the ragged edge of going berserk and this book definitely has that. It also brings Pike back to a sane place and he shows some superhuman restraint. This book feels like Brad Taylor is hitting his stride in terms of writing and everything is getting more polished and presentable. There is plenty of action and the pace is fast. There is also a lot of thought provoking story going on.
"Good Story Telling"
I really enjoy the way Brad Taylor weaves operational detail, the thinking process and mental gymnastics, as well characters into his story telling. Plus there are always a surprise twist or two and the good guy doesn't always make it in time - Pike and the team aren't always perfect but they do get the mission done.
"Needs a better narrator"
I've read Brad Taylor's two previous books, and enjoyed them. I had my doubts about an audiobook, because there's too much extraneous description, but not enough to form a clear picture of the characters. I come away with a fuzzy impression of the supporting characters (not Pike or Jennifer, but I've already read the previous two books!), like they're not real. So the characterization needs work.
The story is good, and the ending and wrap-up particularly satisfying. The narrator doing Pike Logan is fine, and should be utilized for the entire book. The narrator doing the rest of the book is ponderous and lifeless, dragging out his enunciation and interfering with the flow of the story.
Somebody should tell the author to explain himself when he throws in Pike's given name ("Pike" is a nickname), because all he's doing is puzzling the reader, as in "Who's he talking about? Where did that come from?"
I enjoy this genre, and Brad Taylor is a fine asset.
"Going down hill"
Not sure. The third time was no charm. As I was invested in the characters, I reluctantly finished on a long drive. While I don't mind when plot lines cross and bend pack connecting dots across multiple books, this book goes a bit too far in having everything line up exactly perfect to form a complete circle.
"Amazing story"
Great story and amazing performance. Characters are really flushed out and the action is top notch.
"Brad keeps getting better."
Great story. Great story telling. i cannot wait for the next one in the series.
"Good read"
another Pike Logan adventure with some loose ends getting tied up. Rich Orlo does it again.
"Excellent Storyline, Bad Narration"
Again, BT has an excellent series with Pike Logan but the narration leaves a lot to be desired. Looking forward, it doesn't appear that the narrators will get any better.
"Getting better!"
This series has all the hope of being the closest thing to a fix for MItch Rapp junkies. I have listened to all of the Jack Reacher, Dewey Andreas, and Scot Harvath books, and this has the best hope for being a great new series that is updated regularly. The early recordings are pieced together and there are plot holes, but they get cleaned up as the series progresses. This is definitely worth your time, and know that they get cleaner by the time you hit book 3-4.
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January 14, 2014 —
Can the proposed new Sullivan County Jail be built for less than $75 or $80 million? According to Lawrence Goldberg, president of Goldberg Group Architects, the answer is "yes."
Goldberg gave a presentation to the Sullivan County Legislature and other interested parties at the government center on January 14 and said his firm could bring in a new facility, which would comply with state requirements for a range of between $40 and $50 million. The figure, however, did not include, "fees, fixtures and expenses," which Goldberg said would add cost, but the figure was clearly less that the figure put forward by LaBella Associates several years ago, which approached $80 million.
During the presentation, Goldberg said his firm has built jails in many states, and he ticked off a few examples, some being in the South and Midwest. He said New York State is unique in that it requires all new cells be built for single-person occupancy, though after some amount of time and with permission from the New York State Commission of Correction (COC), some of those cells may be used for double occupancy. In other states, most cells are designed to be used as double occupancy from the start.
Goldberg also spent some time talking about using steel cells, as opposed to concrete built-in-place, or prefabricated concrete cells. He said that recently he has been using steel cells, and with the proper treatment and coatings, they don't rust. He said each concrete cell could cost up to $26,000, a prefabricated concrete cell would cost about $24,000 and a steel cell would cost about $17,000. The new jail will require 250 cells, so steel cells would result in a savings of more than $2 million.
After the presentation, Sheriff Mike Schiff spoke and said the estimate from LaBella Associates, which is now nearly eight years old, was for about $74 million and that included the cost of purchasing property on Old Route 17, which the county has done. He said his office was carefully reviewing both proposals.
Legislator Cindy Gieger, who has been a vocal opponent of bonding $80 million, the figure most often used for the cost of the LaBella proposal, said the presentation convinced her that alternatives to the LaBella plan were available and needed to be considered.
The LaBella plan is 80% to 90% complete, while the Goldberg plan is very preliminary. Chairman Scott Samuelson said both organizations should have another opportunity to present to the board, and legislators needed to confer to work on out the details of how that would play out.
County Treasurer Ira Cohen, who brought Goldberg to the attention of the legislature, disagreed that they should present again. He said the process was not a contest between the two, and instead, the sheriff's office should put together the specifications of what is needed, and the county should issue a request for proposals (RFP).
Legislator Kathy LaBuda, who, as chair of the public works committee, has worked on the jail project longer than most others, said both companies should have the opportunity to present again, even if an RFP goes out. She also noted that the county has a contract with LaBella.
Samuelson said it was clear that an RFP would need to be issued.
The proposed new county jail has been an issue for decades, but for the past few years forward motion on the project was halted by the weak economy. Now, however, the county is facing payments of up to $1 million a year to board prisoners out to other jails because of space limitations. Further, the COC is demanding that the county move forward or face possible closure of the existing jail. Therefore there is new pressure on the legislature to take action.


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Is this a limitation from SQL Server that's impossible to workaround, or what are my options? I don't mind if individual transactions take a long time (that is, if I do 1000 separate inserts, I don't care too much if it's slow), but bulk loads (either initial, or when I do a bulk copy into a table), should go reasonably quick... right?
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Investigators say an Iraq War veteran accused of killing his wife while she worked as a Milwaukee-area police officer has told them he shot her in the head repeatedly so she wouldn't suffer before she died.
Thirty-year-old Benjamin G. Sebena was charged Thursday with first-degree intentional homicide in the Christmas Eve death of his wife, Jennifer Sebena. She was also 30.
Prosecutors say Jennifer Sebena told a colleague earlier this month her husband had acted violently toward her and put a gun to her head.
After the killing, police searched the Sebenas' home. They found a gun that fires bullets with casings that match those found at the scene, and they also found Jennifer Sebena's service weapon.
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A Wisconsin husband accused of shooting and killing his police officer wife on Christmas Eve has been ordered held on $1 million cash bond.
Ben Gabriel Sebena, of Menomonee Falls, made his initial appearance Thursday. A Milwaukee County court commissioner imposed bail and set a preliminary hearing for next week.
A criminal complaint says 30-year-old Jennifer Sebena was found lying on the pavement outside the fire department. She'd been shot five times in the head.
The complaint says Jennifer Sebena told a colleague about three weeks earlier that her husband had put a gun to her head.
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The ACT® test assesses high school students' general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work. The COMPASS test is a computerized exam used to determine skill level in reading, English, and math and also determines at what academic level a student should begin post-high school work .
KCTCS requires students to have assessment and placement information before beginning college classes. This may be done by ACT scores, transfer credit, or COMPASS scores. These assessments are used to place students in appropriate classes in order to increase success in college.
To be exempt from COMPASS, ACT scores (effective Summer 2010) must at a minimum be: Reading 20, English 18, and Math 22 (19-21 qualify for certain math classes); OR transfer credits/dual credits from an accredited college or university in the areas of reading, English and/or Math. CLEP credits are also accepted. If a student does not meet these requirements, they will be required to take COMPASS before signing up for classes. SAT scores may be submitted in lieu of ACT scores.
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The ApartmentSunday, June 13th, 2010
So I felt like I should finally write a post. So here's a bit about our place.
It's… authentic. Like, really authentic. Like nothing actually works authentic. Like "prop-the-fridge-closed-with-the-broken-washing-machine" authentic. But hey, nothing says welcome to Cairo like your bed collapsing under you as you're sleeping. That was a fun night. Really gets your attention, y'know?
It's a good place though. Lots of good food nearby, a great juice stand. It's definitely a chill neighborhood. They don't mind if you wash your socks in a pitcher and hang them off the balcony (see washing machine, broken, use as doorstop, above).


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Grube cards a 4-under-par to take the boys crown at the Thunderbird International Junior
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. â Belen Mozo of Cadiz, Spain, tied the womenâs course record on the Raptor Course at Grayhawk Golf Club with a 6-under-par 66 after making a charge in the final round to take the Girls Division crown at the Thunderbird International Junior Sunday. Rob Grube of Hinsdale, Ill., made a late run of his own to take the boys title with a three-day total of 6-under-par 210.
Conducted by the American Junior Golf Association, the fifth annual 54-hole stroke play invitational featured 101 players ages 12-18 from 21 states and 12 foreign countries. Of those 100 players, 76 were Rolex Junior All-Americans, including Rolex Junior Player of the Year and defending boys champion Brian Harman of Savannah, Ga.
In the Girls Division, Mozo came from six shots behind to take the title, carding three straight birdies on Nos. 2-4 and made the turn at 5-under-par for the day. She finished the day with seven birdies. The key to her round was hitting it close to the flagstick and she said she did not have any putts over 10 feet.
âThe front nine was very important for me,â Mozo, 15, said. âI putted really well. I started the day by just trying to get into the race without thinking about it too much. On the front nine, I was going for the flagstick and on the back nine I went for the middle of the green for two putts.â
Mozo, who made the trek to the United States for the first time, is the top-ranked junior for her age group in Spain and was a member of the victorious PING Junior Solheim Cup team in 2003. She becomes the first international player who received an invitation to win the event in the five-year history.
âWinning this tournament is very important to me,â she said. âIt gives me a lot of confidence.â
Finishing one shot back at 6-under-par 210 was 2002 Rolex Junior Player of the Year In-Bee Park of Eustis, Fla. Tied for third at 5-under-par 211 was Julieta Granada of Asuncion, Paraguay, and Esther Choe of La Quinta, Calif.
Grube, a Rolex Junior All-American, picked up his second AJGA victory by carding a final round of 4-under-par 68 after starting the day two shots back. He hit 13 greens on Sunday and carded five birdies. His 25-foot birdie putt on No. 17 tied him for the lead at 7-under-par for the tournament. After hitting his second shot in the water on the left of No. 18, Grube made bogey but that was good enough for the win.
âThe first day I did not play well,â said the 18-year-old Grube. âI did not hit my irons well Saturday and I missed a lot of greens. The last two rounds I hit my iron shots close to the pin and my iron play was the difference. Most of my shots were within 10 feet of the hole.
âI always knew I could win a tournament like this,â the Stanford-signee continued. âI have been very close a couple of times and to finally do it feels good. Its great to win anywhere, but to do it here at the Thunderbird International Junior at Grayhawk is very special.â
One shot back at 5-under-par 211 tied for second were Webb Simpson of Raleigh, N.C., Jon McLean of Weston, Fla., Robert Gates, Jr. of Gainesville, Fla., and George Gandranata of Jakarta, Indonesia.
The American Junior Golf Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the overall growth and development of young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf. The largest association of its kind, the AJGA has a junior membership (boys and girls ages 12-18) of approximately 5,000 junior golfers from 50 states and 30 foreign countries.
Titleist, the AJGAâs National Sponsor, has been the catalyst and driving force behind the Associationâs success since 1989. Rolex Watch USA, a supporter of the AJGA since 1983, became an AJGA Premier Partner in 2004.
AJGA alumni have risen to the top of amateur, collegiate and professional golf. More than 160 former AJGA juniors currently play on the PGA and LPGA Tours and have compiled more than 300 wins. AJGA alumni include Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods, Davis Love III, Jim Furyk, Vicki Goetze-Ackerman, Grace Park, Cristie Kerr and Beth Bauer.
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I was talking to a gentleman the other day about how he felt that his drinking became a problem when he began to hang around a crowd of other salespeople, who he felt were, as a profession, traditionally heavy drinkers, as if to say the profession breeds the problems. He had what I call "comparative thinking."
So I started to try to think of professional groups who weren't heavy drinkers and realized I know people from all walks of life in recovery. I tried "doctor," but I know of a number of recovering doctors. I tried "pilot," but I know a number of recovering pilots. I went through the list: engineers, stay-at-home moms, therapists, actors, professional sports people, priests, firefighters, cops, politicians, students, truck drivers, writers, unemployed people, etc., and my conclusion was they were all represented in the recovering community.
I suppose my informal research would indicate it's not the profession but the person. It's the drinker who picks the profession and, more importantly, the heavy drinking group within it with whom he compares himself.
So this gentleman, a salesman by trade, finds a group of other heavy drinking salesmen and women to drink with, so he thinks, "everybody in sales does it … it's just the way it is." He doesn't see the people in his profession who aren't heavy drinkers because 1) he doesn't have much in common with them, ie. drinking heavily, and 2) he'd have to face the fact he might be a little worried about his drinking if he compared himself with one of his normal drinking co-workers.
The comparative thinking cuts both ways. Now that the group he's hanging with has "caused" his problem and his drinking progresses, he needs to find a heavier drinking crew to compare himself with. This, I think, is how the "I couldn't be one of THEM" phenomenon works. As long as my salesman friend compares himself to someone worse, he can justify his own drinking.
The problem is, as his disease progresses, he continually has to find people who are in worse shape than he. How many times has it been said, "I never missed a day of work because of drinking," "I never got a DUI" or "I was never homeless" and hear a person justifying their drinking problem by comparing themselves to somebody worse rather than looking at their own symptoms.
I guess, at the end, the guys who are sleeping in shelters are telling themselves they're better than those in cardboard boxes.
• Rick Atwater is a licensed clinical professional counselor.


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Witness for Peace Nicaragua Program
Witness for Peace's work in Nicaragua was born from outrage at U.S. funding of the Contra War in the 1980s. Unlike in the anti-Vietnam War protests of the previous decade, where citizens protested within U.S. borders, U.S. citizens traveled to Nicaragua's war zones to witness firsthand the effects of our government's policies.
Throughout the 1980s, Witness for Peace brought thousands of people to Nicaragua to provide protective accompaniment to communities at risk and to document the effects of the U.S.-supported war. After returning to the U.S., these delegates became a powerful grassroots base, practicing non-violent action to oppose the "low-intensity" warfare sponsored by the United States in the name of fighting communism. After the war ended and many other nonprofits left, Witness for Peace remained in Nicaragua, acting in solidarity to oppose the U.S.-promoted economic policies that negatively impact workers, farmers, and families. In 1997, WFP helped Nicaraguan maquila workers secure their first union contract. Currently, Witness for Peace delegations investigate how the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) and policies of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank affect Nicaraguan farmers, workers and families. The Nicaragua-based International Team documents the link between these economic policies and increased rates of migration, as well as the effects of U.S. military counter-narcotics funding on the country.


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Police: Friend helped man remove bullet
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A man shot during an alleged theft in the Town of Beloit was found in Janesville, and police said a friend helped the man remove a bullet in his shoulder.
Town of Beloit Police Chief Steve Kopp said Eleazar Tate, 27, was found at a Janesville motel. Police took him into custody Wednesday at about 11 a.m. after staking out his room.
Kopp said Tate admitted to police that he and his friend stopped at a home in the 1900 block of Shore Drive on the morning of March 1 to see if a van was unlocked. He said he took three tool boxes and turned to see Jacob Davenport, 31, with a gun pointed at him. He said Davenport fired three shots and he was struck in the right shoulder by the second shot.
Tate then went to a motel in Rockford, where he and a friend removed the bullet and popped his dislocated shoulder back into place, according to Kopp. He said they then went to Chicago, where they bought medical supplies on the street to aid Tate's recovery.
Davenport had told police he fired because he feared the thief and driver would attack him with their vehicle. Tate denied any attempt to use the vehicle against Davenport, according to Kopp.
Tate was arrested on suspicion of theft.
Kopp said the district attorney's office is waiting for reports from the Town of Beloit before deciding whether to charge Davenport.
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Integrated Intel® Platforms Enable Design Flexibility and Speed
The document describes the Intel® XMM™ 2230/2250 family consists of highly integrated platforms that enable faster time to market. The platforms have compact layouts that deliver a high degree of design flexibility.
A peak-performance processor, fast memory interface, and optimized optional multimedia and graphics framework bring high-end application performance to the mass market.
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