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Small Packages: Hollywood's (Allegedly) Most Poorly-Endowed Men
You know what they say: It's not about the size of the ship, it's about the motion of the ocean.
The average penis size is 5.6 inches long when erect. Some penises are bigger than that. Others are smaller. If you are in the class of men with penises shorter than 5.6 inches, don't fret. You're in good company.
Scroll down to see eight of Hollywood's (allegedly) most poorly-endowed men.
Ashton Kutcher
In 2008, when asked about Kutcher's relationship with Demi Moore, the late great actress Brittany Murphy told David Letterman: "I suppose the crux of their relationship basically means to him that age doesn't matter and to her that size doesn't matter." Kutcher and Murphy dated in 2002. Clearly things didn't end well.
Eminem's on-again-off-again wife/fantasy murder victim Kim Mathers told a Detroit radio station in 2007 that the homophobic rapper was "not very well-endowed." On top of that, sex with him was "bad." Then she offered this word of advice: "If you're going to have sex with Marshall, make sure you have a little blue pill, because otherwise it does not work."
Nick Cannon
During an interview in 2011, Nick Cannon's ex-fiance, model Selita Ebanks, described both his kissing abilities and his penis size with just a single word: "Eh." Her silence speaks volumes. Although, Mariah Carey seems to be happy with it.
Danny Bonaduce
The Partridge Family star turned radio host Danny Bonaduce grossed everyone out when he got completely naked and showed off his manhood, or lack thereof, along with his puff of orange pubic hair at the Erotic Ball in San Francisco in 2007. Click here to see the uncensored pics. (But don't say we didn't warn you!)
Nick Lachey
After they broke up at the end of 2005, pop singer Jessica Simpson reportedly gave an interview in which she confessed: "Nick's small package was a problem sometimes, like the first time we had sex, to tell you the truth, I didn't really feel much. I faked the whole thing. I really felt sorry for him; I still loved him though."
Enrique Iglesias
The Latin crooner has joked about the size of his dong for years. In 2005, he told an interviewer that he hoped to launch a line of extra small condoms: "I can never find extra-small condoms, and I know it's really embarrassing for people — you know, from experience. Hopefully people won't be ashamed when I step forward." In 2011, he brought it up again, this time flat out saying: "I have the smallest penis in the world." Anna Kournikova, however, doesn't seem to mind.
Jon Gosselin
In 2009, reality star Jon Gosselin's ex-girlfriend Hailey Glassman went on record as saying: "He was so small, I didn't think he would cheat on me. He's hung like a nine-year-old boy. I'm serious. This is true." Then she called him "tiny, tiny, tiny." Maybe that's why Kate was always in such a pissy mood?
In 2004, actor Colin Farrell told a reporter the size of his penis "ain't nothing to f**king write home about." In 2006, however, a 14-minute sex tape of Farrell and Playboy model Nicole Narain hit the internet and proved the opposite. Not only does Colin have quite a bit to write home about, but he's got one very filthy mouth.
I have to say that I find something incredibly sexy about an attractive muscular man with a smaller penis. I actually find giant oversized penises to be a turn-off, so I would take these guys any day of the week.
Colin's piece is exquisite!
Are there no pics of Tom Daley's teeny weeny in his itsy bitsy speedos?
Do they still make those lovely Gherkin's I think they are delicious…The sweet ones are the best I think.
If we used cm. instead of in. it would appear more impressive.
I don't care I would still do Ashton Kutcher, Eminem and Colin Farrell
If an ex says a man has a small dick they're usually fkng liars, that's the easiest way to disparage a man you're still bitter about because no one can prove you wrong w/o a dick pic.
Also, if you watch the interview, Brittany Murphy totally says she was kidding a few times over.
Hell hath no fury like a dumped woman.
This is the worst article on Queerty ever.
interesting…… I actually credit my less than 'jaw dropping package' with keeping my alive. I came of age during the height of the aids crisis in the early/ late 80's. Seeing guys wag their little fingers when talking about others' dicks kept me out of the baths and from sleeping around like I so wanted to do. Young and insecure, I couldn't bear to be the one gossiped about- it was a small gay community and EVERYONE knew everyone.
I don't mind a smallish dick at all. As long as it has a bit of girth and isn't pencil like – they can be fun.
@dukeofhurl: Lol
So if Collin Farrel's small penis has already been debunked, why was he still included there? He doesn't have an "alleged" small penis anymore since we already know it's not.
I remember a queen once accusing a straight acquaintance of every vile act short of orchestrating the holocaust. The guy had bad breath, he never washed, he stole his mother's social security checks, he once saw the guy kick a dog, and on and on until he delivered the coup de grâce: "And what's more, he's got no dick!"
hmmm, a bit harsh on Bonaduce aren't ya? i didn't look at the NSFW pic but his body is pretty freaking good. didn't queerty run an article on how hot redheads are a while back? there's a certain demeaning tone to the 'puff of red pubes' comment. just saying.
@Daveliam: Wish I had met more men like you years ago ;-)
The way Colin Farrell treated the girl in the sex tape was… by far… the biggest turn on for me. He was just so respectful, in tune. He paid attention.
You know how rare it is to find a guy who PAYS ATTENTION?? (In general, much less in bed…)
Anderson Cooper was interviewing Sean Combs I think and the conversation got around to dick size and Anderson said his was very small.
COLIN doesn't belong on this short list!
@Jesse Bay: Well, it's not too late. Get back to the gym then.
@petensfo: http://xhamster.com/movies/11235/colin_farrell_sex_tape.html
be warned there is vag shots
@Homophile: For actual personal usage, girth is my problem. Only a "pencil" dick will fit inside of me. (Results of having Crohns disease since 1976) Hubby can't even fit the tip in, much to my frustration. Thankfully, he's only interested in what my front side has to offer when it comes to putting tab A into slot B. Growing up, my brother convinced me I had a micro dick. It was only much later when I started to see other men's erections that I found out that I'm slightly above average. Very much a grower, not the donkey dick shower that he is. Thanks bro, for years of inferiority complexes in that department, although like Hudson, it probably saved my life.
"Maybe that's why Kate was always in a pissy mood?"
That Bonaduce picture. I very much regret looking…
Mark McGrath has also been open about his undersized package.
@petewentzisforlovers21: that was pretty hot- vag shots and all!
One of my most satisfying experiences was with a guy much shorter than me with a small penis. He was very masculine and nice muscular body (not overly muscular), bubble butt, blonde, great kisser and great conversationalist. We met online and only met once but it was definitely memorable. Penis size is very over-rated if you ask me.
Brad Pitt and Ben Affleck?
Whether some of these guys have gone on record about it or not, this is a tacky, mean-spirited, superficial post.
@hudson: I looked at the NSFW pic. I knew what to expect — and I don't think I'm the shallowest size queen — but still I was rather surprised. I'll admit to having some size worship but I'm more concerned with a guy's face and general body — than one body part. Of course, personality goes a long way too. I'll concede Bonaducci does have a nice body.
The irony regarding Nick Cannon is that there's a sometime gay porn star with the same name who's humungous.
@Pistolo: I usually agree that the ex-wifes or ex-girlfriends are probably bitter. On the otrher hand though, you can be sure if Eminem really had a huge penis he A) would have shoved it into our faces and B) he would have fought back by writing a song and telling the whole world it wasn't true. Since he obviously does have a small wiener, he's better off being silent.
Most of the other celebrities make sense: Jon Gosslin is half Asian, as far as I know and Asian men do have a smaller penis by average. Of course there are many exceptions. This is why Nick Cannon is a surprise to be on the list. However the reaction to his penis size of his ex was just "Eh"… which could also mean she's really just bitter and he is average.
I don't believe for one minute that Nick Cannon has a small package. Usually his type, 6 feet tall, slim defined body, kinda skinny legs, tends to be well endowed. I've seen it many times. Mabey his ex, "Eh", was more about his kissing than his penis size. From what I've seen, dude can't kiss worth a damn…
So sorry to hear about Em's teeny-tiny white trash peeny!
Unfortunately, this is what is important to most gays while they fight for marriage rights.
@blackhook: He's got a much bigger house than most ghetto blacks and he doesn't have to have iron bars on the doors and windows either. Hell, you could fit 1,300 Mexicans in that thing too.
I don't understand why anyone gives a fuck how big or little a penis is. It makes no difference to me.
I don't care what Nick Cannon has or doesn't have, he's so adorable it drives me crazy. And he does have the richest, most successful wife in show business so he must have something going for him.
Penis Shaming
It seems to be totally acceptable for a woman to say of an man that he has a small dick, it's the perfect put down, it implies he isn't man enough. And it cuts deep, it goes to his deepest insecurities.
But if a guy went around saying,
"Her loose cootch was a problem sometimes, like the first time we had sex, to tell you the truth, I didn't really feel much. I faked the whole thing. I really felt sorry for her; I still loved her though." Imagine the backlash from the women because that's called slut shaming and they really don't like it. It's a double standard.
I wonder how big Jim/Anita Bryant's dick is.
This was the one of the only women he is actually confirmed being with, combine this with the homophobia and to me its clear he is a closet case. He'll never probably come out until he is 60 or something but Im telling you its only a matter of time.
That is one list I would not want to be on.
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That Bonaduce pic…well, I give him credit for being brave enough to show that micro-nub to the world.
Now, Queerty, why don't you do a companion piece on the alleged best endowed men of Hollywood? Or pro sports? Or the entertainment energy more broadly? Or did you do that already?
I can't remember, maybe you did, but doing it again would be a nice Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa/Festivus/Holiday gift to all of us on here!
@Pistolo: Exactly, I kept thinking to myself "And we're suppoesd to believe what every ex gf says?"
What is the point of this article anyway, to make guys feel ashamed? The only people who should know about something so private are the ones you're sleeping with.
That's a shame about Eminem! I've had many dreams and j.o. sessions about him. I'm still a virgin, so maybe it's a good thing he is on the less than average list.
@hudson: You and many others…myself included, I'm average and many have been very happy with many repeat performances. But, my own insecurity to to measure up to Porn Star standards have always kept me a wallflower. And my larger than average friends are all dead now, some because of AIDS others OD-ing Drugs do to a lot of sexual activity, so we should count ourselves Lucky.
Honestly it's all in you head anyways.
I just don't know how you can tell. Some are showers and others are growers. I've never been able to tell. Ever. Then of course there are those who don't give a damn. Count me in that group. What does it matter if you fall in love despite size? Overly sexualized guys are too much into the measurement tape that measures from the ass to the mushroom. Less than 10% of us have over the average.
I have never understood the fascination with big dicks. I would never discount a relationship with anyone based on that sole factor. I've had really horrible sex with very well-endowed guys, and mind-blowing sex with smaller guys. And, the opposite is true as well. A guy I knew in college was actually kicked out of bed for being too small. He's carrying 6.5″. That mindset is just very, very sad.
@Kangol: It really, really wouldn't for "all of us." We're not all so shallow.
Ashton is awfully good looking but a bit of an ass. After his brief fling with Murphy, he told the gossips that she was easy to bed, which showed us more about him than about her. (Whatever happened to the rule against kissing adn telling?) Ashton has a bit of an ego problem. Murphy might just be getting even, tough it would not surprise me that he is small. Demi Moore should have had more sense than to hook up with the guy. Now, Colin Farrell….
So appreciating male genital endowment makes one "shallow"? Who appointed you the Head Queen and arbiter of what's deep and what isn't?
You can't understand "the fascination with big dicks." Some people like red hair or blonds, some people like to see and have sex with men with big dicks, some people like to see men with beards and stroke them, you name it. That doesn't make any of these people "shallow." Or is it only shallowness if it's something you don't like or care for?
Why was Mario Lopez left off the list?
@dukeofhurl: YOU'VE GOT THAT RIGHT ! I'm Gay – so what !? Penis size – what an idiotic concept. If the Man will Love, and be honest; I don't give a flyin' fuck, what the size of his dick is. I am more concerned with the size of his heart. –DJ Lawrence
Enrique Iglesias totally has a small junk aura to him. I definitely believe that one.
This is fun but don't believe everything you read.
I must comment on why is this article relevant? Why in the age of the classy Phag (the Gay Gentlemen), do we even care what any man has in his drawers? Queerty this is NOT what I call 'keeping it clean'… This article is very distasteful not only to the reader (me for one), but also for str8's who are looking for any reason or excuse to call us perverts.
@Kangol: yes, i must agree… But, this is NOT the forum for this kind of topic. We (Gay Men) especially 40+ who survived the AIDS epidemic should note that promiscuity is dangerous, and discretion is a must.
Colen Farrell is only a little above average (I am right at 9 so his is little compared to some of us. ) , seen the sex tax and was not that impressed. Not a fan of bi-racial sex tapes, but I would agree he is pretty hot at providing a good fuck. Ashton I am sure has more than average, just his built shows that. As for the rest we can only guess. Ex's always want to talk smack …Enrigue is so HOT who really cares I bet he is very patient with his actions. And @SPIKE, Tom Daley is very well endowed (seen his nude real pictures. , don't hate most gay men are HUNG….that is why women love gay men. LOL. And trust me or I think that most or it not half of the men listed here has experienced in the sexual habits, admit it or not. Good looking men explore and hung men like oral from male or female. Just saying. Be kind to one another folks, life is to short and so are some penis's LMAO.
@AtlasRich: I agree with you.
@jckfmsincty: Brad Bitt has a very small penis yet he has been voted sexiest man .. Never been a big fan of his except in his younger days when he has long hair. Brad has such a attitude and a cheater so I lost respect for him. He is getting old and so his the attention toward him.
@Thumperlndy: You are telling people to be kind, yet you have no problem expressing your racism. And I'm willing to bet that most gay men are NOT hung. Most are average just like the general population.
And most men, hung or not enjoy oral sex. And , ( his younger days when he "has" long hair). What the hell does that mean? Had to reread your post five times to understand what you are trying to write…
I don't believe these claims from ex-partners. They're usually just spiteful girlfriends. Also, why does no man ever mention the big vagina. To quote Larry David "These large vagina women are getting away with murder"
Something seems quite sad to me about how we entertain ourselves by degrading people. Yes, I get that's the price people pay for fame and fame makes them fair game but at the same time it just seems pretty awful to put this kind of thing in lights. Why does it entertain us so? Because our egos are so damaged that we need to debase people in order to feel better about ourselves? Maybe one day we will all love ourselves enough to then love others. I guess till then we can expect plenty of this.
Until you see a penis FULLY erect, it's hard to say how big somebody is- some are growers not showers, a lot of other things can affect to how big a dick looks when flaccid. I mean, that is something that every guy should know. That picture proves nothing of Danny's size.
@blackhook: Then you'll be happy to hear about his beautiful ass.
Okay, nobody cares (not even me), but for the record, Barry Manilow. Hung. I used to live in the same apartment building on CPW and he was a floor below me across the air-shaft. He was naked a lot. He never knew I was looking. Nice bod, nice and hung. Also, no surprise, Jan Michael Vincent. Hung. Was at the urinal next to him at Lincoln Center (the reception for Winds of War), so of course, I looked. (yeah, I waited for him to pee and followed him). Nice, hung, fleshy, looked fat. He was young and handsome back then. Finally, sadly, Chris Reeve, no dick whatsoever. None. Zeeeeero. He used to hang with my friend Greg and often wore just running shorts, commando, and a tee shirt. You could see everything. Which was … nothing. Hung like a 9 year old boy. Way below average. Such a disappointment. But he was cute, wasn't he?
@dannyboi2: you and hudson have it right. i am average and attractive, but never had the confidence to go to the baths or put myself out there too much. in the 80's i was a bottom and would have contracted AIDS in a second. being circumspect saved my life, literally. god bless my friends who died of this frightening disease. i remember each one fondly.
It doesn't matter to me as long as the arse (ass) is good…
Yeah, and it's uncut.
Above reported in Playboy
He 'whipped' it out when a young lady said she never saw an uncut dick.
Clearly this list must be pretty accurate. I mean, their sources are ex girlfriends! Not only would they know better than anyone about their dick size, but they would also tell the truth and not be at all bitter or spiteful after the breakup. Women, and exes in general, just don't do that sort of thing!
I had heard Colin was hung, so it's nice to know there is photographic evidence at least somewhere.
As for the others who had comments made by other people who had seen their dicks and not by the individual themselves, sorry, but when you're talking about disparaging comments from "exes" their credibility to me is a big fat ZERO.
Finally, poor Danny!
really I so happen to think Colin Farrell has nice package it would work well for me
@Bob LaBlah: He's not really a celebrity (actor, singer) he's an emcee/host
Please, large penis or not, if Eminem, Ashton Kutcher, etc wanted to get me naked, my clothes would be off so fast….And dat ass and bank account. They've sure got those
@Daveliam: Even big stars can have small packages, so we regular guys can feel a little better. One thing we can do is focus more on health, less on size; using a top drawer penis health cream (health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil) can help keep maintain tool health.
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As ALL OF US know, checking out a guy's flaccid rod and then passing judgement on it's size is about as relevant as assuming someone's IQ from the size of his skull. The length and thickness of an erect penis has almost nothing to do with what that penis looks like when soft. Add in the well-known fact that temperature affects the shape of a flaccid penis (and other factors) and the whole discussion craters. Maybe in the future we should limit our assessments of other men's penises only when we have photos of them at full staff. At least then, we'd have an accurate and more honest collection of evidence on which to base our opinions.
Please. I don't care. As if any of us would kick Nick Lackey out of bed? Hello? Or Ashton kutcher, Enrique Iglesias, Nick Cannon, etc…
Eminem? Just turn him over — he'd be glad to
I thought the average size is 5 inches based on many things I've read that say the average is from 4 to 6 inches? Ethnicity isn't supposed to be a factor, either, as there are many variations within Asians, Africans, etc. It's a shame that society has to focus on who has the biggest (and shortest). Remember, it's not "what you have but how you use it"!
Aw, c'mon…Danny B. could be "a grower not a show-er"!
@Ouch…Charlie: I can't get behind you on the first two, but Colin Farrell is DEFINITELY doable, so I'm with you there. He is one of those guys whose sex appeal seems to get better as he ages.
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Colin Farrell is a misprint here and certainly shouldn't be on this list. If you look in the dictionary, sexy has him as the description, and from what I've heard, he's quite the talent in bed and he's bisexual to boot!
If Eminem has a tiny peen, that would explain why he tries to act all big and bad.
Uh, Colin Farrell should not be in this list
Ok granted, I'm a little late in viewing & responding to this article; but I HAD to just say that the uncensored pic of Dannie was
WAY, W-A-Y worse than I thought it was gonna be! – (I gasped out loud!) holy shit, I think I damaged myself laughing though – not from looking at the pic itself – but after recovering from the initial shock, it was the 1,000's & 1,000's of comments that had me gagging with laughter!!
I saw Colin Farrell in the flesh at the Russian Turkish Baths (10th Street Baths) in New York City. This is NOT a gay bath house, by the way, but an "old-world" place where old Russian guys "whip" you with tree branches, and do other things you might see in Russia or Turkey. I saw Colin's dick only flaccid, of course, but there is no way he could be considered small. He didn't seem to have any problem with putting it out there, but he wasn't showing off either. Almost everybody there was completely naked, although a few wrapped a towel around themselves; but Colin carried his towel.
If you ever go to this place, which I highly recommend, get a massage from Alex. He is there every other week, so check the schedule and go on Boris's week.


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By Debbie A. Powell, Acting Associate Commissioner for the Family and Youth Services Bureau
In 2010, a group of homeless youth stood before the Detroit public school board urging them to include harassment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning students in the school district's anti-bullying policy. The young advocates—members of a yearlong program called Out and Up Front that is run by Ruth Ellis Center, a grantee of the Family and Youth Services Bureau's Runaway and Homeless Youth Program—spoke of the years of bullying they faced in the public schools and how hard it was to go to school when they didn't feel safe there.
A year after that public meeting, the school board had approved a new, more comprehensive anti-bullying policy drafted by the young people.
At FYSB, we know that stories can be powerful. Hearing about the lives of young people who have had traumatic experiences—such as abuse, neglect, family conflict, homelessness and violence—can help others understand their experiences and take action. Just as important, creating change can empower young people and make them feel that their trials were worth something.
At the same time, telling a traumatic story over and over again in a public forum can force young people to relive harrowing times. Young people need caring adults and peers to guide them as they share their pasts publically. Daniel Knapp, a member of the board of directors of FosterClub, a national network that supports foster youth in their advocacy, says, "You earned that story. It's not just something you give away freely."
'Trauma-informed' Youth Advocacy
Out and Up Front and FosterClub are models for how youth can speak publically about their experiences in a therapeutic, "trauma-informed" way that ensures young people's emotional safety. Staff members are responsible for developing a public speaking strategy, finding speaking opportunities, and coaching youth on their presentations. Staff also work hard to reduce the trauma that can occur when youth share difficult memories. Youth learn to frame their stories and practice presenting them in small groups and one-on-one with staff and their peers.
Young people can move as slowly through the preparation process as they want. Adult and peer mentors get to know each young person well and are able to watch for signs that a youth is upset and needs to step back.
Staff members also proactively address the power dynamics that can occur when young people collaborate with adults. For example, youth know they can say no to a speaking engagement at any time and can decline on-the-spot questions they feel are too invasive. The groups follow up with youth to hear their feedback.
Young people who take part in advocacy learn about the patience it takes to make change happen. They learn how to engage their communities no matter what the result. For maybe the first time in their lives, they see themselves and their stories as powerful.
Debbie Powell is the Acting Associate Commissioner of Family and Youth Service Bureau, where she advises the Commissioner of ACYF on family and youth issues. Before coming to FYSB, Powell held senior leadership positions for more than 20 years in grants management and the management of federal programs that serve low-income families.

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non, i skip them
I love the first one, only one I feel bad for skipping over.
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Love this one also
i dont know what one is my favorite cause i like all of them
i can't remember which opening it is but i know that it song by AQUA TIMEZ
Bleach opening Song----> 'Movin-Movin'..sound good to me :D
i like all of them .lolz
but special one is of muramasa
Actually, all of them is great except some of them...But the best one, for my opinion is the current one..."Change" is the title if I was not wrong.
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Actually, all of them is great except some of them...But the best one, for my opinion is the current one..."Change" is the title if I was not wrong.
yeah and i agree :D
change is awesome
i like asterisk orane range the most! HAHA
For me, it's definately the most recent one. I forget which opening numeral it is, but the song is "Change". I also love one of the earlier ones; again not sure of the numeral. The song there however is "Ichirin no Hana" by High and Mighty Color (I believe)... didn't take me long to fall in love with it haha.
all of them are great.
i skip the opening
i only listen to the ending and this ending song is my fav.
Bleach opening 13 was my favorite
i skip mostly...but i liked the 1st opening "nobody known who i really am" one...it was nice...the rest ive already forgotten...
i cant see the other vids, but kon in this ....so adorable
I personally find ranbu no melody and Sen No Yoru Wo Koete are two of the best, I think I may like another just as much, but I love them all, and I the girls who sang "Change" Also made a cover of The aqua timez opening called Alonez.
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The Attorney General's Office says it was unable to determine if three Curry County commissioners held an illegal meeting in November, but admonished commissioners to exercise caution when gathering in a quorum, according to an opinion issued Friday.
In February, the Clovis News Journal filed a formal complaint with the Attorney General's Office, requesting an investigation into what it believed was a violation of the Open Meetings Act.
"Based on the information available to us at this time, we are unable to conclude that the Commission violated the OMA (Open Meetings Act), as alleged," the letter states.
"Nevertheless … the commission needs to be mindful of OMA's extensive reach and strive to avoid inadvertent violations when a quorum of its members meets outside of a public meeting."
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The CNJ alleged in the complaint the meeting was an illegal quorum because the group was discussing county business based on statements Arguello made that he was acquainting the group with his agency and the services it provides.
The paper also alleged a quorum of commissioners met illegally on Feb. 19, 2009, to discuss county business.
Bostwick said he has not seen the opinion so can't address it specifically. He said no discussions of county business took place while the quorum was together.
"In my mind, I just don't think we were in violation," he said.
"We were not discussing county business; we're not even going to go down that road, It's too easy to have a public meeting … if we wanted to have a private meeting, we certainly wouldn't go sit down by a cash register and have a private meeting."
Bostwick said there are times when a quorum of commissioners end up at the same events and functions and though they try to notify the media when they know in advance, "In a small community, you're subject to run into people at different times and we know that."
Deputy AG Elizabeth Glenn addressed her findings to Curry County Attorney Stephen Doerr.
"Based on your description," she wrote Doerr, "it appears that public business may have been discussed during both lunch meetings, but you assert that the discussions did not occur among a quorum or, in the case of the November 17 meeting with Mr. Arguello, consisted of a one-way conversation."
Clovis News Journal Editor David Stevens said the AG's opinion is a welcome reminder that officials need to discuss public business in public.
"I certainly don't know if the quorum of commissioners just listened to Mr. Arguello as they claim or whether they responded to what they heard during that private lunch," he said.
"If you're really representing the public, why would you want to try to avoid the law on a technicality like that? Hopefully, they got the message and this won't be a problem in the future."
Foundation for Open Government Executive Director Sarah Welsh wrote in an e-mail that the AG's opinion should send Curry County commissioners "a stern warning."
"It's a very fine line to draw between a 'one-way' transmission of information and a 'discussion' among a quorum," she wrote.
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Evaluations of Purdue's learning communities confirm national findings about effective educational practices in undergraduate courses. These practices include careful advance organization of each community; student involvement in course activities, especially in the form of active learning; frequent and prompt faculty feedback on student assignments; and high expectations for student performance. Efforts to bring about deep learning rather than short-lived memorization pay off for students well after their learning community courses are over.
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- Complete a Learning Communities Team Plan.
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- Review your Community Plan to make sure you are completing events and also to plan or adjust upcoming events.
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Explore the Walters' collection through writing and words. Write stories and speak with your hands through art!
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The Walters Art Museum and the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA) present the Janet and Walter Sondheim Artscape Prize Finalists Exhibition. Artists compete for top honors and a $25,000 fellowship in the Greater Baltimore area's most prestigious arts competition. Held in conjunction with Artscape (July 19–21), America's largest free arts festival, the finalists and semifinalists exhibitions are presented in partnership with the Walters and Maryland Institute College of Art.
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This exhibition of photographs by contemporary artist Gregory Vershbow explores the interactions of art objects within environments and circumstances ordinarily beyond public view. In storage facilities and conservation laboratories, and at monuments under restoration, Vershbow photographs art objects wrapped in plastic, protected by foam, nested in boxes and set in surprising juxtapositions with other objects from different eras.
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A deputy stopped a vehicle early Friday morning for a traffic violation. During the stop, the deputy observed a possible controlled substance.
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According to deputies, the length of the pursuit was 5.2 miles, starting on US 151 in the Town of Calamus and ending in Beaver Dam. The suspect fled his vehicle in Beaver Dam and was found later at his home. Deputies obtained consent to search at the home and found the suspect in his basement.
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NASA and the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) have announced the selection of 17 new Hubble Fellows. STScI in Baltimore, Md., administers the Hubble Fellowship Program for NASA.
The Hubble Fellowship Program includes all research relevant to present and future missions in NASA's Cosmic Origins theme. These missions currently include the Herschel Space Observatory, the Hubble Space Telescope (HST), the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA), and the Spitzer Space Telescope.
More than 345 of the most prominent and active scientists in this field have been supported at a crucial phase in their careers by this program, and the Hubble Fellowship Program continues to be one of the highlights of NASA's pursuit of excellence in space science.
Each year, the current Hubble Fellows convene for a three-day symposium to present the results of their recent research and to meet face-to-face with other Hubble Fellows and with the scientific and administrative staff who manage the program. The 2014 symposium was held at STScI on March 10-12.
"The Hubble Fellowship has become one of the most prestigious postdoctoral fellowships in the world. Many faculty search committees begin their work by browsing the current list of Hubble Fellows. These young researchers are emerging leaders and will become space science visionaries," said Matt Mountain, STScI director.
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Austin Dillon to Unveil Artifacts from Eldora Speedway Victory at NASCAR Hall of Fame on Tuesday
August 8, 2013
Austin Dillon made history as the first driver to win a NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race on dirt at Eldora Speedway on July 25, also marking the first time in four decades NASCAR has run on a dirt track in its top three series.
The NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, N.C., will unveil a special display on Tuesday, August 13 featuring three artifacts from the Eldora victory. The jar of dirt that Dillon scooped up near the finish line with the Eldora golden shovel, his winner's trophy and the No. 39 American Ethanol Chevrolet Silverado will be on display for a limited time.
Dillon and several employees from Richard Childress Racing's NASCAR Camping World Truck Series shop are scheduled to be at the official unveiling of the display in the NASCAR Hall of Fame Great Hall, located at 400 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Charlotte, N.C., at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 13. Parking is available in the NASCAR Hall of Fame garage on Brevard Street.
Tickets to the NASCAR Hall of Fame can be purchased by calling (877) 231-2010 or at nascarhall.com. Admission is $19.95 for adults, $17.95 for seniors and military, $12.95 for children 5-12 and free for children younger than five. Memberships are available starting at $25 for children and $50 for adults. The NASCAR Hall of Fame is open daily 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and is closed on Christmas Day. For more details, visit nascarhall.com. Up-to-the-minute updates are available at facebook.com/nascarhall or @nascarhall on Twitter.
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Conveniently located in uptown Charlotte, N.C., the 150,000-square-foot NASCAR Hall of Fame is an interactive, entertainment attraction honoring the history and heritage of NASCAR. The high-tech venue, designed to educate and entertain race fans and non-fans alike, opened May 11, 2010, and includes artifacts, hands-on exhibits, 278-person state-of-the-art theater, Hall of Honor, Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant, NASCAR Hall of Fame Gear Shop and NASCAR Media Group-operated broadcast studio. The venue is open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. seven days a week and has an attached parking garage on Brevard Street. The five-acre site also includes a privately developed 19-story office tower and 102,000-square-foot expansion to the Charlotte Convention Center, highlighted by a 40,000 square-foot ballroom. The NASCAR Hall of Fame is owned by the City of Charlotte, licensed by NASCAR and operated by the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority.


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Tastings at wineries allow you to try the wine before you buy it. That's not usually the case at the store, where the choices can be overwhelming. Consumer Reports has some 'tasteful' advice. Wine experts tested more than one hundred bottles of red and white wine. The results are worth toasting. "We found more than 20 wines we designated Best Buys. They're ideal for a holiday meal or a party. And you may even find some of them at Costco, Target or 7-Eleven.!" In blind tastings, wine experts evaluated six varietals, which included two that are popular for the holidays - chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon.
Paul Reynolds "We found several good values in our tests of cabernet sauvignon, which pairs well with hearty food including red meats." Among those that rated very good - the 2008 Columbia Crest Grand Estates for ten dollars and this eight-dollar bottle of Cherrywood Cellars from 7-Eleven! "It has loads of fruit flavor, and it feels nice on your tongue." ."
Chardonnays can be served before your meal or paired with foods like fish. This 2009 Bogle chardonnay for ten dollars also rated very good. And for even less, consider Costco's Kirkland Signature 2009 Sonoma County chardonnay for just eight dollars! Partially covered Erin Gudeux) "It has decent fruit and a bit of wood." But don't despair when shopping for these wines if you can't find the exact year. Paul Reynolds "We've found that wines in this price range are fairly consistent from year to year. So you'll probably be fine choosing the same wine from a recent year."


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The countdown to the Packers Vikings playoff match-up is on and businesses across the La Crosse area are gearing up for game day.
That includes two Packer fans who made a daring move and bought a business in enemy territory.
It's just 12 minutes from downtown La Crosse, but there's no doubt Pete's Bar in Dresbach is in Minnesota Vikings territory.
But even so, two Packers fans decided it was the investment for them, buying it just a week ago.
As the Vikings and Packers face off at Lambeau Field Saturday night, there's no doubt the rivalry will also be alive and well right here, at Pete's Bar.
Kyle Prentice and Mark Grade bought Pete's Bar in Dresbach, Minn. because it seemed like a good business opportunity.
"Nice little bar, great location, great clientele, even the Vikings fans. Mark Grade needed a partner, I was looking for an investment," said Prentice.
But it wasn't until after they took it over last Friday that they realized it also serves as a home to the Packers-Vikings rivalry.
"It was packed in here. We had a lot of food. We counted nine Crock Pots plugged in and there was a little bickering and bantering going back and forth but it was all friendly," said Grade.
If the duties of running their own business aren't enough of a challenge, add being Packers fans to the list, which leaves them very outnumbered by their staff.
"The women staff here are all Vikings fans and the men staff are Packers fans," said bartender Shelly Soper. "There are two men and five or six women."
Soper says she doesn't think it's hard to work for a boss who's a Packers fan because he's outnumbered by the other employees.
But even so, once the fans fill the bar, everyone's right at home.
"We're about a half-and-half mix. We've got quite a few Packers fans as well as quite a few Vikings fans," said Soper.
Grade spent time on Friday making some last-minute improvements in preparation for the big game.
"Last week the Packers Fans kind of congregated toward that back TV so I went and got us a little bigger TV. We're trying to cater to both sides once again," said Grade.
While they try and set their allegiances aside when it comes to business, on game day, all bets are off.
"I think it will be 28 to 21, Packers." said Prentice.
"I'm right with him," said Grade.
Grade and Prentice say when it all comes down to it, it is just a game they don't have control over.
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#213930 - 01/11/14 10:40 AM What does this quote mean?
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OBSOLETE, adj. No longer used by the timid. Said chiefly of words. A word which some lexicographer has marked obsolete is ever thereafter an object of dread and loathing to the fool writer, but if it is a good word and has no exact modern equivalent equally good, it is good enough for the good writer. Indeed, a writer's attitude toward "obsolete" words is as true a measure of his literary ability as anything except the character of his work. A dictionary of obsolete and obsolescent words would not only be singularly rich in strong and sweet parts of speech; it would add large possessions to the vocabulary of every competent writer who might not happen to be a competent reader.
What do you think it means?
This is from the Devil's dictionary.
Especially the last sentence.
#213931 - 01/11/14 11:20 AM Re: What does this quote mean? [Re: momi1234]
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Loc: this too shall pass
you must have a predilection for irony.
here is a bit of good advice that I found:
You should use obsolete or archaic words when:
1 No other word will serve (as in a scholarly piece about history or linguistics, for example).
2 You want to confuse your audience or make them laugh.
3 You want to sound pretentious or pedantic.
Note: this is hard advice for me to pass on, as I have an entire web site based on obscure, abstruse and/or recondite words, which often run to obsolete and archaic extremes.
#213935 - 01/11/14 06:29 PM Re: What does this quote mean? [Re: tsuwm]
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Ambrose Bierce, author of The Devil's Dictionary, was noted for his acerbic definitions. Another example:Originally Posted By: Ambrose Bierce: The Devil's DictionaryConservative
(n.) A statesman who is enamoured of existing evils, as distinguished from the Liberal, who wishes to replace them with others.
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Twilight hunk Kellan Lutz and his girlfriend Sharni Vinson spent the day at the beach in Cronulla, which is just south of Sydney, Australia, on Sunday showing off their impressive beach bodies.
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Together for just over a year, the couple appeared very happy playing on the beach.
After a long-term romance with 90210 star Annalynne McCord that ended in 2010, Kellan began dating the Step Up 3D star; and last year he told radio host Ryan Seacrest he couldn't be happier.
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Yes its a really good city... People have always based Baltmore of what they have seen on the wire and thats not the case. Yes there maybe crime here but no more than that of other cities. I have lived in Baltimore all of my life and quite frankly all of this crap that unexperienced people talk about gets on my last nerve. Most people actually fall in love with city and nine times out of ten do not get their lives threatened so people grow up, sit back and relax, and enjoy this charming city.
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Friends School of Baltimore :-) - 12/9/2016
et al,
Despite the other comments you may read I hope you take note of a different experience. My son is currently attending Friends School of Baltimore. This is his first year participating in a privately ran school. I can honestly say that this school has changed my son's educational experience for the better. The teachers and faculty have been child's champion as they are with all the children equally. They are kind, understanding, informative and flexible. They have made my son enjoy school again and trusted adults in his life.
Thank you, Friend's Teachers and Faculty for a great experience.[Comment on this Posting]
BestPlaces - 2/2/2016
I would like to use this for my website and news letter.[Comment on this Posting]
Undervalued real estate - 8/21/2015
There is much beautiful housing here for surprisingly little money (if you come from any big coastal city I can think of). Lincoln, Nebraska may be less expensive. Baltimore's problems are famous, but in many ways -- museums, music, art / music schools, inner harbor, food scene, some effort to address the problems without just sweeping them away by pushing them to the margins and giving their area a different city name. . . . Lousy public education for the most part and not really functioning public transportation, so you'll need a car and private schools for your kids unless you want to get involved in the school system to help fix it. . . It's sad, because Baltimore is otherwise a great (and improving) town. [Comment on this Posting]
looking for short term rental..3 months in safe ar - 6/19/2015
wanting help finding safe place to live (rent) for 3 months in Baltimore MD[Comment on this Posting]
baltimore healthcare - 11/14/2014
Some of the greatest hospitals in the world, if you can afford them. Great for people with special medical needs.[Comment on this Posting]
Health Care - 10/24/2013
Maryland has some of the best health care programs in the USA. They include prestigious places like Johns Hopkins Medical Center as well as the chains including the one where I work-Medstar. There are speciality programs including the National Hand Center and the Donor Sites like University of Maryland in Baltimore. Health Care is easy access in Baltimore by bus and Community hospitals offer free services as well through their community health financial programs. [Comment on this Posting]
Cost of Lliving in Baltimore - 9/20/2013
Baltimore county was once a fair place to live in. Not any more. the cost of living in the county has skyrocketed Leaving it's middle class, hard working citizens fighting to pay their bills, send their children to school, and buy food, health care ect.
Crime has gong up in the county, even in what was once "nice neighborhoods".Cell Phone thefts are up, destruction of property, robberies and even assault, rape and murder. Illicit drug use is fairly high. Add that now to the fact that the county shut down many factories that kept families going, like Sparrows point and General motors. With the shut down of these two factories alone, families began struggling and many moved away. Then came the tearing down of General motors, the projects on the city county line, and RATS moved into the county neighborhoods. To combat this problem , however, the county decided to cut the number of trash collection days, and spend its money sending out inspectors to see if trash can lids were on the citizens cans. If not a hefty fine awaited them. The money could have better been used to put down rat bait and help clear the rat problem out, used for an extra day of trash collenction to keep the trash to a minimum.
oh but they haven't stopped there. Included in the rising prices were increases in property tax. a rain tax, a tax if you lived in the county and worked in the city, a bottle tax if you bought bottles of drinks in the city, and now they are utilizing speed cameras, red light cameras are coming, school crossing cameras, to also generate more county income. In addition to this all toll roads increased, and now trucks will get to pay and additional fee for using those roads on top of the already toll increase. many of the roads are not repaired, the
structure of the main water lines/pipes are in decay,sink holes have formed in various areas/city and county. The school system has gone down in their values and ethics and educational curriculum.If you can't afford a private school or your child is not in a magnet school, he or she will find it harder to enter into college after 12th grade graduation.
The Police are swamped, the retail stores, like Sears, has few employees working at one time.( I was in their store the other day and their was only one cashier for the entire store) Neighborhoods that were once kept up by residents are going down hill, because their owners can't afford all the fees, taxes, food, gas,cost of living hikes and spending money on the upkeep of their own homes on a regular basis.
I find this so SAD!! I have lived in this area for most of my life and I am nearing retirement age. With the way things are going here, I am looking at if it is feasible for me to even retire in this town. I have been looking at other states for retirement purposes and lower cost of living which will be needed on what little any of us who retire here, will have left out of our pensions and SS. While Public transportation is more abundant here in Maryland. specifically Baltimore, It is not known if it will continue in this fashion and if so, what rising cost will occur with its use also.
The citizens here realy need to come together and begin working on plans for the future of this county, or it is going to go down like so many other cities/counties in other states have done. WE are taxed to death in Maryland, fee's are growing for everything that anyone sneezes up. The only thing not on the rise is our Paychecks, and better education. Dose Baltimore realy want this legacy for it's children and Grandchildren? I sure hope not![Comment on this Posting]
doing better - 3/15/2012
Confuse about baltimore[Comment on this Posting]
Great Place For Section Eight Voucher Holders-Not - 3/6/2012
I have lived in Baltimore City/County all my life and have worked very hard only to see that the only people receiving help are those that refuse to work or the people that buddy up with the social workers so they can recieve benefits illegally. The cost of living here is sky high and jobs have stopped giving employees cost of living increases to accomodate the rise. Not to mention the apartments and houses here are ridiculously over-priced for the garbage that they offer! The school system here is great for children in magnet schools or private schools. The traffic, not as bad as some states, just plan ahead. And the night life becomes repetitive. So most Baltimorians travel to DC to party. THe city cries broke however the red light cameras speed cameras and new laws are earning millions in revenue! They are doing a pretty decent job rebuilding downtown Baltimore, I must say, but I'd hate to go in detail as to why....its home to me and I love my Ravens but I'm currently looking for more out of life! This just cant be IT!!! Peace & Blessings[Comment on this Posting]
Baltimore as a Whole - 12/23/2011
Yes its a really good city... People have always based Baltmore of what they have seen on the wire and thats not the case. Yes there maybe crime here but no more than that of other cities. I have lived in Baltimore all of my life and quite frankly all of this crap that unexperienced people talk about gets on my last nerve. Most people actually fall in love with city and nine times out of ten do not get their lives threatened so people grow up, sit back and relax, and enjoy this charming city.[Comment on this Posting]
Baltimore: under-rated gem - 12/20/2011
Ten years ago I moved from Southern California to Baltimore for its low cost of living (specifically: I could afford to live here on a part-time salary), vibrant neighborhoods, and ever-expanding arts scene. If you're into a monied lifestyle (everything clean and pretty and homogenous and consumer-oriented) than you are better off in DC. Or San Diego. Or Seattle. But if you are a DIY person, if you value REAL diversity (of race AND class), if you like to be part of making something rather than just buying into something, you might just fall in love with Baltimore - I know I did.[Comment on this Posting]
Why - 9/5/2011
Please don't waste your time coming here. They crime rate is so high that you can not sit on your porch without the police staring in your face.[Comment on this Posting]
From a Midwesterner's Perspective - 1/15/2011
I moved to Baltimore four years ago for a job and now I'm trying to get out. There are a lot of things I do like about living in Baltimore but the negatives outweigh everything.
There are many friendly people here. I've lived a lot of places honestly believe the people are among the friendliest I've ever seen.
Lots of great, inexpensive restaurants.
Easy access to other east coast cities.
Lots of diversity.
Housing is expensive if you want to live in a nice neighborhood. The property taxes are high which makes it even worse.
Crime is bad. If you live in a nice neighborhood you won't notice it too much at home. But if you work downtown, like a lot of people do, odds are you will get mugged, especially if you're a woman.
Public transportation is really unreliable. The town I moved here from - which had about 200,000 people, had much better public transportation. If you work a job which requires you to be on time every day this makes it very difficult to rely on the public transportation.
That leads me to another point: Car insurance. I moved to Baltimore without a car but soon realized I needed to buy one. If you live within city limits expect to pay A LOT for car insurance.
Not much to do other than drink at bars and go out to eat but even this is spoiled. The "fun" neighborhoods like Fells Point and Federal Hill are overrun by drunks every weekend and they inflict a lot of property damage on people's cars and homes. The police do little about it because they have better things to do. There are few places to go out and have a nice quiet drink on the weekends.
Taxes are high but you get little in return. I'm not one of these people who complains about taxes all the time - I really don't mind paying them. But the roads and schools are terrible in the city, which makes it even more expensive. I've already had one significant issue with my car because of the roads and if I had kids, I'd be forced to send them to private schools (which will run you 12-20K a year here).
Bottom line is that Baltimore is not very livable unless you have enough money to buy your way out of all of the problems - and forget starting a family here. This is why many people live here for a few years and move away.
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Small City - Big Personality - 1/12/2011
If you are looking for a city that is small in size, easy to navigate, yet has a ton of things to do, the Baltimore just might be the city for you. Plus, it's in close proximity to other cities and areas of interest. I have enjoyed living here, so check out information on Baltimore if you are thinking of a change![Comment on this Posting]
Affordable Housing - 1/4/2011
One of the benefits of living in the Baltimore metropolitcan area is access to affordable housing. Prices in the past 3 years have adjusted to reasonable levels, so that a first time buyer can find a great entry first home that fits her/his budget.[Comment on this Posting]
Good for vacation, probably not for living - 12/7/2010
My husband and I visited Baltimore for about one full day while on my honeymoon to DC in May '09. We are from Phoenix and the east coast was a huge and much welcomed change of pace for us! We were so pleased with proximity of all of these interesting and historical locations just a short train ride away from each other. I really enjoyed the time we spent in DC and Baltimore(went to an Orioles game and walked around for a little while.) But, just from what I witnessed during our short time there was the poverty and interesting nooks of good vs. bad housing locations. I have watched many episodes of "The Wire" and went in kinda of knowing what to expect. We walked from Penn Station to Camden Yards and never once felt unsafe. Granted, this was during the day but I didn't feel like anyone was following us or bothering us for loose change. We stumbled upon Faidley's in Lexington Market and they were the most delicious crab cakes I have ever had. All in all it was a good trip but I didn't feel like we got the full effect of what Baltimore has in store. From what I gather with the previous posts, it is deteriorating fast and that is a real shame. [Comment on this Posting]
A mostly rough city with a few good areas. - 9/30/2010
I was disappointed with Baltimore when I moved here. While I heard that the city was rough, I wasn't expecting this. Most of the city is rough with good "pockets". You can be on a street with $800k homes, walk two blocks up and it looks like a war zone.
The people are friendly enough. And if you're into the bar and club scene there are a few areas I would hang out, but not many. Some of the areas t the city are Charming (hence the nickname Charm City), but for the most part I wouldn't want to be caught out at night. I think the housing is overpriced for what you get. If you notice a house on the market that's pretty cheap with fancy upgrades, RUN! It's probably in a bad area.
The job market is ok, depending on what field you work in. I work in healthcare so I had some options. Overall I think Baltimore is just a city that's run by corrupt greedy individuals that care nothing about the residents and more about themselves, and boy does it show! Needless to say I won't be calling Baltimore my permanent home. [Comment on this Posting]
Arts and Culture - 5/29/2010
Baltimore has a great symphony and MD Institute College of Art, close proximity to New York, DC, Philadelphia art centers and is relatively cheap to live in compared to those other cities. There are many cultural events if you are so inclined to participate in them. [Comment on this Posting]
bmore - 12/30/2009
All i know is Baltimore. We live 15 minutes north in Perry Hall. Very diverse and very affordable compared to Howard, Anne Arundel and Montgomery Counties. B is full of great live music, new food and small communities. The problem is you cant venture beyond MLK BLVD is you value your life. Yes, people talk about crime, but B takes it to the highest violent level. Its sad, but the city government is so racist that they turn a blind eye to the huge Gang problem that is tearing the city up. The police have their hands tied. It you want to live in the city, go to Fells, Canton or Federal hill. Other than that, go north outside the beltway. Ocean and mountains are both 2.5 hours away. The bay provides awesome boating and water sports. Be safe when you visit.[Comment on this Posting]
Only gets worse - 10/24/2009
NOTE - The Baltimore METRO area is not so bad - but once you cross that city/county line ....Anyone who is considering moving into Baltimore City should really do their homework. This city has a really bad crime problem, and the votors seem to be bent on urban suicide with electing the least-qualified to public office. The Inner harbor has declined a bit but is still reasonably nice, but once you head east, west or north a few blocks, it is bad. Johns Hopkins has built the new BioTech Parks and provides housing - this is attracting medical researchers to move here - I don't care if they provide armed security guards 24/7, this is not a people-friendly city. We used to rehad properties in the Highlandtown/Patterson Park area and had so many tools stolen and vehicles broken into that we just gave up. "A word to the wise is sufficient".[Comment on this Posting]


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What is in this article?:
- Understand Carrying Charges
- Sell the carry?
Harvest is here and it's time to make choices about marketing your crop. What will you choose this year? Will you sell soybeans at harvest, or are you leaning toward on-farm storage and a later sale? Will you hold corn in storage and sell the carry?
This choice could be a lot easier if only we knew the answer to a few important questions. For example, where is the economy going? Over the past two years, you could hardly find a better gauge for commodity prices than the stock market. What about the Russian wheat crop? Their worst crop in decades sent wheat prices soaring. How large will the U.S. crop be? We could have a second consecutive year of national yield records in corn and soybeans, something not seen in nearly 40 years. What about the dollar, La Niña and commodity funds? If we had answers, our postharvest choices would be easy.
Then again, maybe we're not asking the right questions. Earl Eitheror, a celebrity producer in my make-believe world, bases his choice on the answer to one question at harvest: What is the carry in the market?
Carrying charges are the price differences between futures delivery months (e.g., December and July corn futures, November and May soybean futures, etc.). The corn market is showing large and positive carrying charges – deferred contracts trading at a premium to nearby contracts. When carrying charges are large, Earl plays it safe by storing grain and selling the carry.
In contrast to corn, carrying charges in the soybean market are flat – deferred contracts trade at roughly the same level as nearby contracts. When carrying charges are small or inverted, Earl chooses to take a chance with unpriced grain in storage and sells the following May. You, like me, may choose to refine Earl's choice, taking into consideration a good harvest price for soybeans and your appetite for risk.
My data shows that over time, Earl's choice pays off vs. the harvest price. His results are consistent for corn and soybeans. But nothing is 100% – Earl's choice does not work every time.
So, you have a choice: Sell at harvest, store to sell later or sell the carry. Are you asking the right questions?