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|Gareth Aldridge
|Martin Stillwaters
As Martin sees that Gareth will wake the dwarf, he moves away from the alter, and back towards those standing around the dwarf.
"Hey, we should also check inside that alter, it looks like it's also serving as a chest"
and as the dwarf wakes up,
"I believe we got the string fellows. As to you, state your name and rank and tell us what you are doing down here"
|Gareth Aldridge
Gareth nods at the dwarf. "Well it's a pleasure to meet ya, Goran. After we took care of those monsters back there, we found you dying over here on this altar. I know these might seem like weird circumstances to you, but try not to move too much. Those things got ya pretty good. Anyways, since we don't have a ton of time on our side, we'd like to ask you a few questions. And if you don't waste our time, we'll do what we can to get you out of these caves alive. Which, trust me, I would prefer to do than leave you here for dead. Sound good?"
Gareth clears his throat. "Now, Goran, you said you were a miner, right? Not a soldier. So what was your job down here supposed to be?"
If he's cooperative and such, all of you should feel free to add questions in as necessary. We can create a queue of questions that he can answer.
Diplomacy:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16
|Gareth Aldridge
Gareth sighs, "Right. I forgot about that rumor. Well in that case, I rather doubt you trust any of us. So if I swore on my life and the good name of Cayden Cailean that I actually saved the life of the Lieutenant only to watch the mercenary captain shoot her in the head, would you believe me then? He apparently thought that the Lieutenant would be a liability and her life wasn't worth it. I've seen too much death and destruction in the past few days. Been blamed for some of it too, thanks to you lot believing the word of some scummy halfling mercenary. So the last thing I want to do is to leave you here, Goran. I want to get you back to your family."
Diplomacy:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12
Oh for the love of christ, are you f+!~ing kidding me
|Gareth Aldridge
Gareth looks a bit taken aback. "Wow. Ten thousand gold? That's quite a bit of money to put your trust into. See, where I come from, it's the other way around."
He starts to pace around the room. "Think about it. If someone looks at you straight in the eye and tells you something, then, well, you can tell pretty fast if they're lying or not. There's nothing hiding between you and the truth. Now, see, if someone shoves a bag of gold under your nose to get you to believe them, then everything changes. The money is there, affecting your judgment. You don't want to believe the truth, you want to believe the money."
"So now, here we are. I don't think there's a single damn person in the world who can look honest when they're up against ten thousand gold. I just don't get it. You don't trust your officers, yet you trust that the money they'll give ya is in good faith? For all they care about, they sent you down to scout a tunnel and left you to die. We saved your life!"
Diplomacy:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23
"I know my commander. He may be a bastard, but he wasn't lying. Believe me, I play poker with him every week - he can't bluff to save his skin, especially when there's money on the table. You're a guard, surely you're familiar with bounties being offered as a reward for the capture of dangerous criminals? And they didn't send me off alone, I ducked aside to take a piss when suddenly I'm grabbed by those things!" He stands up. "I still think you'll kill me, no matter what. Prove me wrong and let me go, and then I may believe you didn't kill her. Otherwise, let's get this over with. One way or another, I'm out of here."
He'll start walking back towards the main tunnel unless someone stops him.
|Jamros Milltell
Not posting is not doing nothing. It is just not getting on the internet often enough. However, I not really sure what Jamros can do. He will get in the way to the best of his ability, but he can't even speek! :P
Jamros gets in the way, not allowing the dwarf to leave the alter to the best of his ability. When the dwarf gets up, he trys to grab him.
Grapple 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
|Martin Stillwaters
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As the dwarf start's to walk away, Martin's composure grows cold. a vein is popping on his forehead, and a crazed glint appears in his eye. Striding towards the dwarf martin pulls out his sword, his other arm grasping the dwarf's shoulder roughly. Martin towers over the dwarf, rearing up to his full height of 6'2". Spittle flying from his mouth into the dwarf's face, Martin begins to yell full on at the dwarf,
"We didn't say you could leave. I don't care what Gareth thinks. This is a war! Dammit, you can't just get up and walk away, what are you thinking? Silver keep is on the line here! I've been through too much &*!# these last few days. Now you listen here, Gareth here, he might not kill you, but that's because he's a nice guy. I use to be like him. I use to be a nice guy, but that's not me anymore! You think I care if you think we killed one of your lieutenants. IT'S A WAR! PEOPLE DIE! NO, we didn't kill her, but I don't give a bugbear's rear about that right now! NOW this is how this is going to go! I am going to put these manacles on you, and you are going to tell us where your troops are and what they are doing. Now you can choose to tell me before or after you have lost a few limbs, but you will tell me. YOU WILL TELL ME. Come hell or high water, you will want the pain to stop, and I can tell you that it will not be slow. THEN and only THEN will you be walking out of here. And only if you smart enough to talk while you still have legs to stand on. NOW SIT DOWN!"
Intimidate:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16
|Martin Stillwaters
Yes I did, it's in the middle of the big block of text in my second to last post. Also, I think you mean "it will not be quick," but w/e.
The dwarf sits back down on the altar after Martin's big speech. "So far as I know, the army is still in the evacuation tunnel. I don't know the main plan. We were going to be briefed on our roles once we got closer to the city itself. If I had to guess, we're undermining the palace or some such so as to capture or kill your leaders."
|Martin Stillwaters
Ah, I see it now. Thx. As for the slow thing,Martin was exasperated :P
Martin once more removes his manacles from his waist and moves behind the dwarf, noticeably growing calmer as the dwarf sits down.
"How many strong would you say your say your army is? Are you scouting the side passages?
"About eighteen hundred dwarves - maybe half of us are miners and the rest warriors - and one or two hundred humans, elves and other folks. Most of them are soldiers, but some cast spells." He pauses to think for a moment before continuing, "They'll probably scout the side passages closer to the city, maybe try to spread out into the main areas of the mine if the commanders think they can find a better position from which to launch their attack."
|Gareth Aldridge
Sense Motive:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16
Do I think he is being truthful/isn't deliberately trying to hide info from us?
Gareth looks on in awe at Martin as he delivers his tirade. "This is war, after all," he thinks to himself.
"Were you planning on coordinating your assault here with the rest of your army above ground? Are you familiar with their orders?"
|Gareth Aldridge
Gareth nods then addresses the others, "He's telling the truth. I don't think he knows everything. So unless the rest of you have more questions for him, I think we'd better get moving and try to get the word to Silverkeep. Shackle him up and bring him with us."
"Wait, Martin, you mentioned something about the altar here?"
|Martin Stillwaters
Martin finishes shackling the dwarf, his mood growing much calmer.
"There, nice and tight. Those should hold, and you should be able to walk, but not run."
looking up to Gareth,
"Ah yes, there looks like there is some kind of latch on the alter. I think it's acting as some kind of chest. We should take a look inside before we head on. "
|Gareth Aldridge
Normally, I'd look to the rogue to open the damn thing to check for traps, but I'm gonna cross my fingers and play the Wisdom 7 here.
Gareth inspects the area. "Ah, I see it now. Let me see if I can open this thing." He briefly tries to look for any kind of trap mechanism, then if he thinks it's safe, he'll give it an open.
Perception:1d20 - 2 ⇒ (13) - 2 = 11
Str Check (if needed):1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
|Jamros Milltell
Neither Gareth nor Jamros spots any traps.
The chest swings open easily. As it does so, a hitherto-unseen latch catches and a storm of darts erupts from near the ceiling on the eastern wall. Darts rain down all around you, but only Jamros (4 damage, 7 Con damage over the next 4 minutes) and your prisoner are hit. Your prisoner falls unconscious once more as the dart slams into his shoulder, and hit breathing slows slightly.
Inside the chest are a pair of wands and a scroll, as well as a bag of assorted gemstones.
Vs Gareth: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20
50% Miss chance: 1d100 ⇒ 31
Vs Martin: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17
Vs Jamros: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25
50% Miss chance: 1d100 ⇒ 90
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4
Vs Pygrado: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24
50% Miss chance: 1d100 ⇒ 26
Vs Caladrius: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19
50% Miss chance: 1d100 ⇒ 44
Vs Dwarf: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21
50% Miss chance: 1d100 ⇒ 99
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 3
Saving Throws:
Jamros save 1: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8 Fail
Con Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 2
Jamros save 2: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 Fail
Con Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 3
Jamros save 3: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (8) + 0 = 8 Fail
Con Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 1
Jamros save 4: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (7) + 0 = 7 Fail
Con Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 1
Jamros save 5: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (15) - 1 = 14 Success!
Dwarf save 1: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7 Fail
Con Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 3
Dwarf save 2: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18 Success!
|Gareth Aldridge
"Oh s#@$!" Gareth immediately cowers down to try to avoid the darts when they come out of the ceiling. He fortunately is able to avoid being hit. When the rain stops, he stays down and asks the room, "Everyone okay?"
He answers his own question to see the unconscious dwarf and the injured halfling (Who was so very, very unlucky with his saves :( .....).
What health are you at Jamros given the con damage? I need to decide what I want to do with my LoH's, but I have no idea how badly you're hurt.
My bad guys, should have let the rogue check for traps, but he was AFK.
What in Achaekek's Venom were you thinking? Always check for traps before opening that sort of thing! Now nobody touch anything until I check for you! And someone bring that prisoner around before he dies. We'll need more information.
He sets about examining the drawer, trying to see if the trap has reset, and if it will go off again if the objects are removed, and muttering all the while about "incompetent rookies."
Perception 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19
|Gareth Aldridge
Gareth rolls his eyes, "Okay, okay, I get it. I just don't see why those things would trap their own altar though. Whatever."
"On the bright side, look at all this! I wonder what these do!" Gareth says excitedly at the gems and the wands. He starts to reach at the wands, then realizing that Pygrado told him not to touch anything, stops himself. "And I'll bet that we could reuse the poison loaded on these darts that missed us."
He then reaches down to the dwarf, pulls a dart out of his thigh, and gives a soothing touch to him.
LoH:2d6 ⇒ (5, 1) = 6
LoH(if necessary to make conscious):2d6 ⇒ (3, 1) = 4
Appraise gems:1d20 ⇒ 9
LoH on Jamros:2d6 ⇒ (6, 5) = 11
Either 2/5 or 1/5 LoH remaining today
|Martin Stillwaters
Grant a +4 circumstance bonus on the spellcraft check to identify the scroll if this information is shared with the group.
The scroll emits a faint aura of necromancy.
It has 2d10 + 2 ⇒ (2, 2) + 2 = 6 charges left.
It has 3d10 + 3 ⇒ (1, 2, 7) + 3 = 13 charges remaining.
|Jamros Milltell
OUCH! was at 23/27 -> 7/15, now at 15/15 from LoH. Con score is now 5. EDIT: My bad, actually HP was 4/12, now 12/12 from healing. Let's give peace a chance? Jamros now dies at -5 HP....
Jamros is clearly appreciative of the healing. He then investigates the goods.
spellcraft: wand 1 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25
wand 2 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
scroll 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
appraise: 1d20 ⇒ 3
rollin' like a boss...
The first wand excites Jamros quite a bit. After a bit of arm waving and hand motioning, you believe that the wand is capable of firing massive lightening bolts from it. Jamros carefully tucks in into a pocket of his in his armor. As for the other wand and the scroll, he appears clueless.
|Gareth Aldridge
Well Jamros, I feel like an idiot for not preparing Lesser Restoration today. But tomorrow I definitely will!
With everything under control, Gareth addresses the dwarf again. "No need to get snippy, bud. That's twice now that I could have left you for dead." He gives Goram a stern glare. "Pygrado, did you say you had something to ask our guest about?"
Btwz, how far have we traveled today? Trying to get a sense of time here.
|Gareth Aldridge
|Martin Stillwaters
Int:1d20 - 1 ⇒ (14) - 1 = 13
"Hmm, it's tough to tell how long we have been down here, but I would be up for marching on for another hour or two. I mean the dwarves are increasing the gap. It depends on whether or not Jamros is willing to keep going."
Martin tries to size up Jamros' weight, thinking if he can carry him in a pinch.
Pygrado whispers to Gareth.
And I'm sure someone in the military will have a few more questions for him when we get there.
|Gareth Aldridge
Gareth nods at Pygrado and whispers back.
He then turns toward the rest of the party. "Well, if nobody else has any objections, I'd like to hit the road for an hour or two more. Don't want to turn in just yet."
|Jamros Milltell
|Martin Stillwaters
|Gareth Aldridge
|Jamros Milltell
Seeing as how most of you want to travel onward for 2 hours...
You march through the caverns for two more hours. The harm done by the poison shows, and despite being carried, Jamros becomes exhausted and takes 8 points of nonlethal damage, while Martin becomes fatigued and takes 1 point of nonlethal damage carrying him. The rest of the group is fine.
Do you want to press on, or do you want to find a place to rest? I'll provide a map if something interesting happens.
Caladrius Fort Save 2: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
Gareth Fort Save 1: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18
Gareth Fort Save 2: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16
Jamros Fort Save 1: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (9) - 1 = 8
Nonlethal Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2
Jamros Fort Save 2: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (9) - 1 = 8
Nonlethal Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6
Martin Fort Save 1: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27
Martin Fort Save 2: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
Nonlethal Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1
Pygrado Fort Save 1: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
Pygrado Fort Save 2: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
DCs were 10 and 12, respectively.
|Martin Stillwaters
|Gareth Aldridge
Your party rests without interruption. With renewed vigor, you set off (feel free to retcon in any spells cast or conversations held since resting. I'm just trying to move things along).
After traveling for some time through the winding and ill-maintained tunnels, you hear the sounds of clanking armor ahead, and a deep voice echoes down the corridor ahead of you, "Hunt down Visran's drone, then prepare an ambush for Caladrius and his group. I want them dead, dammit!" A monotone voice drones in response, AS YOU COMMAND, MASTER.
1d100 ⇒ 10
|Gareth Aldridge
Retcon: Last LoH of the night goes to Caladrius (because I think he was injured at some point): 2d6 ⇒ (2, 3) = 5
If anyone else needs it more, speak up and this will apply to you instead.
In the morning, Gareth prays to his deity for guidance in what will surely be a trying day, and to counteract some of the toxins that have sapped Jamros' energy. He approaches Jamros, and with a soothing touch, seeks to restore his constitution.
Lesser Restoration:
Restores:1d4 ⇒ 3 ability damage
Int:1d20 ⇒ 9
Later that day......
Upon hearing the voices, Gareth looks around nervously, then whispers to the others, "I knew it! They're tampering with the drones. And it sounds like the army's still ahead of us. Does anyone know who Visran or his drone is?"
|Jamros Milltell
healed 4 total con damage, down to -3 (con score of 9) HP 22/22
Jamros also helps with any healing needed last night (himself first), keeps two second level spells handy.
cmw: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (3, 2) + 4 = 9
int: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
Upon hearing the voice, Jamros quickly hides under the cover of the nearest darkness, if there is any available to him.
stealth 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20
are there any side passages or corridors?
KnLocal 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16
Int 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Pygrado motions the group to a stop and speaks in a harsh whisper. Hold up. You hear that, an ambush. And Visran's the gnome who maintains these tunnels, so if he's got a drone about, it might be able to deliver info back to the city, so we cant let it be caught.
Hold tight and I'll scout ahead. You hear me shout, well, then you'll know to get your asses after me.
Without waiting for assent or dissent, Pygrado heads down the corridor, pressed against the side. Stealth 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (14) + 12 = 26, moving at half-speed to avoid penalties.


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Report could be good sign for flood mitigation
U.S. Rep. Chris Gibson, R-Kinderhook, calls the review of New York City's Filtration Avoidance Determination agreement a step in the right direction for upstate communities threatened with flooding.
"Given the complexity of the issue and number of stakeholders involved, this will take some time," Gibson said in a statement. "Principally, we are looking for effective flood mitigation strategies for Upstate communities, resolution to turbidity issues throughout the watershed, and equitable policies that balance the need for the conveyance of clean water to NYC with the economic viability and safety of communities in my district."
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Following his election to the newly created 19th Congressional District, which includes Schoharie County, Gibson formed the Watershed Advisory Group to gather and evaluate information about the watershed. These ongoing discussions have focused on the needs and goals of the local residents, who are impacted by New York City's water needs.
In 1997, a Filtration Avoidance Determination was issued that allowed NYC to avoid filtering its water by getting clean water from upstate areas. A review of that agreement was originally due in 2012, but came out now and is available below. The review was done by the state Department of Health.
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Acquiring players like Curtis Granderson and Bartolo Colon brings some optimism. These signings are the most significant ones of Sandy Alderson's tenure as general manager.
It's nice to hear a little buzz coming out of Port St. Lucie with these acquisitions and a lot of exciting young players in camp. Despite that, uncertainty remains at several spots on the roster.
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LONDON, May 3 (Reuters) - Sterling hovered just shy of a 22-month high against the euro on Thursday as a services sector survey left the impression that the UK economy was in better shape than the euro zone even though the result was weaker than expected.
Investors kept buying the pound as an alternative to the common currency, which is saddled with a drawn-out debt crisis, and analysts expected sterling to continue its broad ascent.
Britain's dominant service sector grew more slowly than expected in April, a purchasing managers' survey showed, although firms' optimism rose to a two-year high and hiring picked up pace.
The euro was at 81.14 pence and very close to matching a low of 81.13 pence hit on Wednesday, which marked its weakest level since June 2010. It quickly resumed falls after gaining briefly in the wake of the UK PMI data.
"It remains the case that there appears to be underlying demand for the pound which isn't shaken by domestic economic factors," said Michael Derks, chief strategist at FXPro.
"There is still a general distrust of the euro, and the pound is benefiting from that through investor appetite for UK assets, especially gilts and central London property."
Further gains would see sterling target the 2010 high of 80.67 pence per euro, beyond which would mark levels not seen since the aftermath of the collapse of Lehman Brothers in 2008.
Derks said he expected sterling to reach 80 pence per euro by the end of the second quarter.
The UK services PMI index fell to 53.3 in April from 55.3 in March, below forecasts for a smaller drop to 54.2, and followed weaker manufacturing and construction PMI earlier this week.
However, the sectors remained in expansionary territory and continued to suggest the UK economy is faring much better than the euro zone, with manufacturing PMI data for the region on Wednesday revealing a much deeper-than-expected contraction.
"The recession in the euro zone is deepening. Euro/sterling has definitely got further to fall," said Richard Driver, analyst at Caxton FX.
The common currency was broadly weak before a European Central Bank decision and news conference, which is likely to strike a dovish tone on the euro zone's growth outlook. It was also pressured after a sale of Spain sold 3- and 5-year bonds but at a cost of much higher yields.
The ECB is widely expected to keep interest rates on hold when it announces its decision at 1145 GMT. The news conference is due at 1230 GMT.
Against a trade-weighted basket of currencies, sterling
was at 83.5, according to Bank of England data, just shy of its recent 32-month high of 83.6.
Sterling has performed well since Bank of England minutes for April suggested chances were lessening that the central bank will opt for more asset purchases under its quantitative easing programme, given policymakers' concerns about high inflation.
BoE governor Mervyn King echoed that tone in an interview with BBC radio on Thursday, saying inflation was still too high and that the economy looked set to recover slowly this year despite a weak start.
Economic concerns remained, however. A survey by mortgage lender Nationwide on Thursday showed British house prices fell in April by 0.2 percent, confounding expectations for a 0.5 percent rise.
Against the dollar sterling dipped 0.1 percent to $1.6181, taking it well below an 8-month high of $1.6304 hit on Monday, with analysts saying $1.63 was likely to prove a stiff hurdle to break.
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Foothills Council President Scott Stuart said today that the athletic league will formally vote on the possible additions of the Greater Amsterdam School District and Schuylerville Central Schools later this week.
"Everything will become officially official on Thursday," he said.
Stuart is the athletic director at the Queensbury Union Free School District.
During the past few weeks, the various districts already in the Foothills Council have each been independently voting on whether to accept GASD and SCS. In late February, both GASD and SCS had already accrued enough positive votes to gain admission into the league, making Thursday's league vote into a formality.
The GASD Board of Education had passed a resolution at its Feb. 19 meeting to authorize the district to seek a move to the Foothills Council. Currently, GASD's team play in the Big 10.
GASD had attempted to leave the Big 10 in 2011, but the Foothills Council rejected the district at that time.
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Ashley_Gness 1938 days ago
...(cont.) and I know how you feel. She was the sweetest thing ever and I miss her so much.
Ashley_Gness 1938 days ago
this is a few months late, but I'm so sorry about your loss. I lost my cat about a month ago(cont.)
lla_evol_i 2019 days ago
Amanda is a princess, both beautiful & kind, with the soul of an earth angel
Lovemycelebz 2068 days ago
Aww she was was cute RIP
rosiekon 2069 days ago
really sorry to hear, i have a Pomeranian just like yours and i would be so sad if he died :(
pollygeorgieva 2070 days ago
I am so sorry for your loss, Amanda :(:(:( Rest in peace, Little Angel.
armourmaster 2070 days ago
I'm sorry to hear this. I know how hard losing a pet you care about can be. They become family to u. My condolences.
SammmyUzz 2071 days ago
D: imm sorrryy! this is horriblee :( love you amanda and Little Angel is defenitly in heaven!
legendmonalisa 2071 days ago
I'm so sorry ;( RIP
bieberhotpants 2072 days ago
i can't imagine how sad this makes you, and i am sorry you have to go through this. She was truly an angel. My thoughts and prayers are with you RIP little angel, you are and always will be perfect in every way.
budoka_ch 2073 days ago
*And shame on TMZ for mocking her memory*
Indeed. Very sorry for your loss, Ms. Bynes.
Celeb_Obsessed 2073 days ago
RIP! And shame on TMZ for mocking her memory. Just know she had a lovely happy life! <3
renataaj 2074 days ago
I'm soo sorry about that :'((
ABMiley 2074 days ago
Amanda I am sincerely sorry about Little Angel. Hope ur ok
BrookeDob 2074 days ago
It makes me cry just thinking about it !! I hope you find her !
SamMakled 2074 days ago
Amanda, I am sorry you lost your dog. Don't give up hope yet. I am praying for you that Little Angel will turn up soon.
daysiaxo 2074 days ago
omg i hope u find her :)
McJonas_Fan 2074 days ago
She's beautiful, I hope you find her. =[
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XoBabyDollXo 2074 days ago
Soo cute


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Yamato Scrub Preserve Boca Raton Fl Not the best shot but a surprising find. According to Rick Cech author of Butterflies of the East Coast, they been extirpated in southern most Florida . Hope this means a come back is on the way.
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by Clay Harrison
Often in times of trouble
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So we choose to say nothing,
and sometimes run away.
When friends are really hurting,
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So we offer weak excuses
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June 2003
Sentimental Journey
HighNote Records
Almost 70, Houston Person is still carrying on the great tenor saxophone tradition that combines breathy soulfulness with blues-drenched, stomping swing. The lush-toned tenorist's latest release, Sentimental Journey, verifies his continuing command of the idiom. Ben Webster-like sultriness pervades ballads such as "Fools Rush In" and "I Love You, Yes I Do," where he sticks close to the melody, as well as "A Sunday Kind of Love," whose tune he slightly embellishes. But on the medium to up tunes, such as "It Had to Be You," "Canadian Sunset," "What'll I Do," Illinois Jacquet's "Black Velvet" and the title song, Person swings forcefully, imbuing his lines with a gritty earthiness.
Person's colleagues on the date constitute an all-star lineup. Pianist Richard Wyands, guitarist Russell Malone, bassist Peter Washington and drummer Grady Tate are all experienced, top-flight performers, as they prove throughout in their sensitive accompaniment for the tenorist as well as in their own plentiful solo spots.
It's an increasingly rare pleasure to hear a sensitive player like Houston Person pay respect to great melodies, rendering them essentially as written. But it's also good that his new record offers plenty of opportunities for straightahead blowing by some fine improvisers.


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My First Thoughts
Namco. Back in 1978, the majority of people wouldn't have the slightest clue what these two syllables meant with in the united states of America, except for Masaya Nakamura, when he visited from Japan, who according to Wikipedia (Burnham, Van: 2001. Supercade. Cambridge: MIT Press. p. 181.) founded the company as Nakamura Manufacturing in 1955 and Hide Nakajima, who came to Namco from its acquisition of the Atari Japan company, and brought Namco to the United States of America way back in 1978. Over thirty years and one hundred and eighty released games later and the image is clear.
The sound effects play for me as I read it. The memories unclutter themselves. The sound of a wilting Ms. Pac-Man, falling short of her gluttonous pellet quest, and of my father, pulling out another stack of change from his worn blue jeans. When those ran out I'd proceed to beg him for more.
"Just one more game, daddy, please?"
He would look at me, grab another handful, unable to resist my puppy dog face.
Fractured images of the day I broke into my first high score flash across the eye of my mind. How proud I was of that score. How I boasted to all of the kids on my block. All of those pink bows and yellow faces printed upon every little imaginable product and how I had to have each one. It seemed as if even babies were being born with the logo on their foreheads.
The roller skating rink where I became a short-lived champ of the Ms. Pac Man arcade game, and my best friend's face when he told me this far fetched sounding story about 255 points and the infamous 'split-screen' ending. We were going to train, night and day, and become Pac Man champions of the world.
With Ms. Pac-Man around, everything around you seems simple.
Their first release was Gee Bee in 1978, followed by Galaxian in 1979, a product that revolutionized the video game industry by providing the first pixels in red, green, and blue, spawning the franchise that became Galaga. Namco was growing, however it wasn't until the 1980 release of Pac-Man that Namco became a worldwide cultural icon.
I never became a Pac-Man champion, but the franchise seems to keep supplying limitless time for me to achieve this youthful goal. Some windows never close!
Namco and Midway have been working together for more than 30 years, refreshing and revamping the image, developing brand new experiences with the Pac Man arcade game, as well as finding refreshing ways to redevelop and pay homage to their everlasting classics. So technically, I still have plenty of time to take over the world with my Pac Man skills, I just need to figure out some place to practice…
The Positive
Celebrating 30 years of entertaining the masses, revolutionizing the video game industry and everything entwined in the Pac-Man culture, Namco has developed this high-end stand up machine. A new, high-graphics modern console can't drop your neighbors jaw like this stand up machine will, and frankly everybody have those already, but this, with it's crystal clear 19 inch LCD screen that flaunts the familiar color graphics that made Namco famous, will make all of the children on the block jealous. The grown ones too. This Pac Man arcade game from Hammacher Schlemmer (you can find the official page here) adds a classic, yet luxurious appeal to your office, den, recreation room or game room. This arcade machine is the perfect complement to your already (nearly) perfect man-cave.
Along with Pac Man, Ms. Pac Man and Galaga, this stand up machine includes ten additional classic games from Namco and Midway, those include Rally X, Galaga 88, and Pac-Mania. I've been thinking about purchasing an arcade for my home office and when this bad boy fell into my browser, "Schwing," I knew this was something I had to put my hands on. Careful though, your kids are going to beg for it in their bedroom. The neighbor children will be begging to come over. You'll have to clean all of that snot off of your beautiful new toy.
There are other options out there: console games or web replica rip-offs, modern games and computer emulation, but these forms seem to miss what this version offers. They aren't as tangible. I can't put my hands on them the same way I can with an arcade. There's something wonderful about maneuvering Ms. Pac Man and blowing away spaceships in Galaga with a classic joystick, putting in quarter after quarter, attempting to claim the high score. Die-hard Pac-Man fans, arcade owners, and collectors everywhere should already have their hands on these.
Hammacher Schlemmer have been in business since 1848, where they first established themselves as a hardware store in the Bowery district of New York City, 13 years before the civil war. They back the quality of every one of their Pac Man arcade machines with a Lifetime guarantee. Here is a direct quote from this offer.
The Hammacher Schlemmer Lifetime Guarantee : We make an unconditional and unwavering promise: Our merchandise is guaranteed for life. Shopping with Hammacher Schlemmer means that you have access to one of the most unique and innovative collections of products available anywhere in the world. Our Guarantee is an assurance that the item you receive is of the highest quality.If any of our products ever disappoints you, for any reason, you may return it for exchange, credit, or refund. Even if you received the item as a gift, Hammacher Schlemmer will exchange it for another item or gift certificate of equal value.
We know you had a choice, thank you for choosing Hammacher Schlemmer."
This is a huge bonus when looking for any product. If anything goes wrong with your purchase, any complaints what-so-ever, they fix the problem for you. A company who appreciates the fact that you spent money with them. A corporation willing to please you even after they've already taken your hard earned cash.
If this model isn't for you, they also offer the 30th Anniversary Authentic Pac-Man Arcade Cocktail Table, intended to inspire head to head competition. The orientation rotates to accommodate facing players. The product is offered at the same price and under the same guarantee as the stand up machine. Speaking of the price….
The Negative
The Pac-Man arcade is for sale on the Hammacher Schlemmer website for $3,500, with $250 for shipping and handling, and with so many going through difficult situations at home and the unemployment rate increasing, some will have a tough time finding the extra cash to spend on something of this nature. The product is intended for a those looking for quality and recreation with the budget for it. This is not meant to critique the value of the product at this price, however, meant to acknowledge the fact that many will be without the expendable income to handle it.
Adding even more games to the large line up could help draw even more people into the hunt, games like Professor Pac-Man, Jr. Pac-Man, and Pac-Man World were games I really wanted to remember again after playing through the games this arcade machine offers.
The Verdict
I know there are some of you who are ready to add this to your favorite room at home, or perhaps, to your business or office. This could be a gift for your husband or father, or some other significant loved one. I know this isn't for everyone, but this is right up my neck of the woods. I put it on my list of gifts for guys as soon as I saw it. When searching Amazon for reviews of Hammacher Schlemmer, a very large majority of reviews of their company were positive.
"I find the items I have ordered to be of the highest quality and I look forward to my magazine to see what to order next.," the response from Michael R. via bizrate.com. I advise anyone looking to shop with Hammacher Schlemmer to look over the reviews from a wide range of sources.
When making a purchase from the Hammacher Schlemmer website, scroll to the bottom of the product description and click the "Add to Shopping Bag" button. Verify the content of your purchase is correct. At this point, you may check out with a Paypal account, enter your previously created account information, or click 'checkout' if this is your first purchase. After filling out and verifying your address and shipping information, you'll be asked to enter your payment information. Hammacher Schlemmer accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. If you have any trouble during your purchase, you may call their toll free customer service number at 1-800-321-1484, available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Customers in the United States of America and Canada can take advantage of product tracking via this number or by visiting their website at www.hammacher.com.
The 30th Anniversary Pac-Man Arcade Game from Hammacher Schlemmer is something geared toward men looking to build upon their personal space with something that embodies the days of childhood. This arcade machine is for hardcore Pac-Man and Namco fans, passionate collectors, video game enthusiast, fathers and mothers, grandparents, and anyone with a little expendable income, looking to rekindle the passion of their youth and share something near and dear with this generation. There are few things in life actually worth their price, products that transport you and immerse you in the giddiness of being a child. This is one worth your time and money. My advice to you: Get one before they disappear!


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Skip to comments.The Left is trying to make Trayvon Martin their Kent State for their riot festivities this summer
Posted on 03/28/2012 11:14:16 AM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
I think I figured out why the Left won't give up on the Trayvon fiasco. They need a mascot for when OWS and New Black Panthers burn the country to the ground next summer. They think Trayvon represents them. They are more right than they even know.
Why not this summer?
If you mean the summer of 2012, OK. For the summer of 2013, they'll have Obama.
It's not summer yet.
>> Its not summer yet.
If they riot *this coming summer*, Obama is T O A S T.
Obviously, but reference to seasons is usually relative to the yearly calender, just as reference to day of week is relative to weekly calendar, and so on. Next Thursday is not THIS Thursday! You'll find most disagree with you so why the distraction from your message?
all they will do is burn harlem and that'll be millions of improvements
—If they riot *this coming summer*, Obama is T O A S T.—
Obama has a cunundrum - and possibly a tiger by the tail:
Thoughts On The Unwisdom Of Starting What You Can't Stop:
—all they will do is burn harlem and thatll be millions of improvements—
Considering that 2,000 have already marched in SEATTLE over an arguably justifiable self defense shooting in Florida, I don't think it will be just Harlem.
And if the SCOTUS strikes down Obamacare in the middle of all this?
I forgot about you grammar Nazis.
OUR Summer Riot Mascots:
Rape, Mutilation, and Murder:
The Christian/Newsom Story
Didn't know "they" needed a reason to riot
Yes, they ARE Treyvon.
I AM Andrew Breitbart.
They CAN kiss my posterior relief hole.
Go ahead. That worked real well in 1968.
And a newbie!
Typically if middle-class Americans see an elaborate display of Black Anger, they're motivated to DO SOMETHING to assuage them —give something or do something.
They're setting up for large-scale riots in Summer 2012 and it's alllll groundwork for Obama's re-election.
They know their bisexual Muslim is polling poorly, and with things as-is, he's on his way out. They need ReGuiltify working whites who are sensitive to racial matters...
This is alllll an effort to head that off —just keep explaining that to ANY of your friends who begin murmuring things that sound like white guilt:
1. buglary tools, jewelry
2. three suspensions from school in ONE year, an explusion
3. assault on the bus-driver
4. No-Limit-Nig*a
Key stuff that 90% of Americans have never heard.
Did you see the video of 80-100 of them ransacking Walgreens?
Let 'em try.
Every so often, I have occasion to drive by a place that has never been rebuilt since the riots of the 60s. I don't know why, but no one ever did.
You got to love them.
LOL! It's a syntax problem not a grammar problem. Your message is worthy but you forgot to sprinkle some 'Fluke' into the mix. The 0bama-controlled media is throwing 'fabricated icons' at us, one after another; Fluke, Trayvon, blah blah blah.. Anyone who discounts conspiracies, think again.
"They are more right than they even know."
Great line! Let 'em riot. Helps to define the debate.
If they riot this coming summer, Obama will call for martial law and cancel the elections. (Homeland Security) We are T O A S T.
Not Kent State. No blacks died at Kent State.
Rodney King, on the other hand....
Three dead in O-hi-o.
We can chaAaAaAange the WoOoOorld
Re-arAaAaAange the WoOoOorld
and all that.
Bill and Bernadine so want to relive the glory days of their yutes.
Concur, I've been predicting Summer of 2012 riots for 3 years.
Start the violence and then position himself as the only man that can stop it (after he's re-elected).
The NEW BLACK PANTHERS THUG GROUP....a subset of the AMERICAN ZOMBIE PARTY - (fka DEMOCRATS).
"Didnt know they needed a reason to riot"
They dont, but look at the possible scenario:
1. Zimmerman cleared
2. Obamacare unconstitutional
3. K-Mart has their summer line out
That's a recipe for riot if I ever heard one!
But 53 other people died in the rioting that would not have happened if he had not resisted arrest. (And if the beating had not been caught on tape and shown over and over on TV.)
They want another Kent State. They could get another Skidmore.
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Maggie Smith, director Hoffman hit right notes (mostly) in 'Quartet'
"Quartet" asks the musical question, "Is there such a thing as too much Maggie Smith?" and answers it with a resounding "No."
But there is more, and less, to this film set in a retirement home for classical musicians and opera singers than the beloved "Downton Abbey" actress, who also appeared in the similar senior-citizen-themed ensemble piece "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel." »Read Full Article(1)
Video: The Concert Corner - Recapping Kenny Chesney
Country superstar Kenny Chesney performed for a sold-out crowd at Miller Park Saturday for the Brewers ballpark's first major concert since 2010. Photo by Rick Wood. »Read Full Blog Post
CBS pulls 'Mike & Molly' tornado-themed finale
CBS has pulled Monday night's "Mike & Molly" season finale in light of today's tornado devastation in Oklahoma, according to TheWrap.com.
The episode, entitled "Windy City," placed the characters in a tornado in Chicago. »Read Full Blog Post(1)
Summer Reading: Books for people who loved John Green's 'The Fault in Our Stars'
On May 26, we're publishing our Summer Reading preview in the Journal Sentinel's Sunday Cue section and at TapMilwaukee.com, with dozens of suggestions for your enjoyment.
For today's preview of those suggestions, we asked our friends at Boswell Book Company to suggest young-adult titles for readers who were captivated by John Green's novel "The Fault in Our Stars," the story of two teenagers who meet at a cancer support group and fall in love. Booksellers Jannis Mindel, Nick Berg, Stacie Michelle Williams, Hannah Johnson-Breimeier and Daniel Goldin suggest these young-adult novels for readers who loved "Fault." »Read Full Blog Post
Ryan Braun, Aaron Rodgers opening Bayshore restaurant
8-Twelve MVP Bar and Grill, a restaurant associated with athletes Ryan Braun and Aaron Rodgers, will open its second location at Glendale's Bayshore Town Center.
The new 8-Twelve will be located in the space now leased to COA, a locally owned Mexican restaurant which Marc and Marta Bianchini opened in 2009. COA closes June 30, and 8-Twelve is expected to open in the fourth quarter, said David Moss, Bayshore general manager. »Read Full Blog Post(23)
'Summertime': 'The livin' is easy,' in many different voices
'Summertime,' the signature lullaby from 'Porgy & Bess,' is one of America's greatest musical hits. More than 33,000 versions of the song have been recorded, according to The Summertime Connection, a Dutch website that compiles a list of recordings of the song.
Through June 9, Milwaukee audiences can hear the song performed live at the Broadway Theatre Center, where the Skylight Music Theatre is staging "Porgy & Bess," with Kearstin Piper Brown and Rhea Olivaccé alternating in the role of Bess. »Read Full Blog Post(1)
Pabst Mansion hosts summer wine tasting
The Pabst Mansion, 2000 W Wisconsin Ave., hosts a summer wine tasting on the mansion's front terrace June 14.
Downer Avenue Wine will select the wine list and Buddy Squirrel will provide Milwaukee-made chocolates. »Read Full Article
GMC and MiKE get $350,000 ArtPlace grant
ArtPlace America, a consortium of national and regional foundations and banks that works with the National Endowment for the Arts and other federal agencies, will award a $350,000 grant to the Greater Milwaukee Committee's MiKE initiative.
On Tap Today: Drink up, me hearties - while you still can
Summer's finally here, but some things are leaving town. One of them is the "Real Pirates" exhibit at the Milwaukee Public Museum, which pulls out next Monday. So, if you haven't set sail for it yet, you might want to heave to.
Speaking of scoundrels, the Brewers limp home today to start a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Maybe the team's "Spring Madness" ticket-deal promotion will help fill Miller Park - and get the team back in a winning frame of mind. »Read Full Blog Post


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|22.10.2012 - Cyprus: Developers oppose new property tax
|Developers expressed their opposition to a proposed tax on large houses, currently being considered by the government as part the islands bailout adjustment programme. The developers said Cyprus could raise property taxes at a time when it was trying hard to attract foreign investors. In a written statement, the developers association considers especially unfair a proposal to introduce a tax on homes larger than 300 square metres. The state can increase its revenues by taxing the thousands of properties, which are not even on file...............................................Full Article: Source


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Did you know that you are not only allowed to use coupons with programs like WIC and food stamps to lower your total bill, but that doing so is encouraged? Using coupons saves these programs money, allowing more families in need to receive assistance.
Federal Aid programs can really help those in need. If you are currently receiving assistance, make sure to purchase sale items, swipe your loyalty cards, and use coupons whenever possible! Simply separate your purchases into approved food (covered by WIC/ Food Stamps) and non-food items (those not covered), and make sure to hand over all applicable coupons before you run your EBT card or hand over your checks/vouchers. Your final total will be lower, allowing you to purchase more food for your family. Also, when coupons are used, less taxpayer money is needed to fund the transaction, and therefore more needy individuals and families can participate.
Please note that these programs encourage coupon use. If your retailer says they will not accept coupons with these programs, call the appropriate program hotline to report the store so they know what to do in the future. If you have a shopping guide or paperwork that states how coupons are encouraged, take this with you to checkout to help out uninformed cashiers.


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Myself, Jan 11th, 2006 @ 3:17pm
A take I haven't heard before.Seems to me that the whole mess would be more efficient if they didn't drive every delivery route every day. I'd like to see the shippers, even the USPS, set it up like this:
Some routes get monday/wednesday/friday service, some get tuesday/thursday/saturday service. Bam, vehicle expenditures just got cut essentially in half. Each route takes a little longer since the same number of parcels are being delivered, so the drivers work slightly fewer hours, but nowhere near as drastic as half.
Certain routes, like office buildings that have their own ZIP codes, could still get every-day service if they wanted it. High-priority packages, which go out first thing in the morning and frequently have the drivers backtracking over the same routes, would still justify a special trip.
Seriously, if I'm getting the bargain-cheapest shipping anyway, what difference is one more day going to make?
The only way it works though, is if it's across the board. An entire route goes alternating-days, or it doesn't. Otherwise you're still driving the same route and just stopping less predictably.
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Reverend Kennedy, Jan 11th, 2006 @ 3:43pm
Re: A take I haven't heard before.I thought the shipping costs just paid for shipping instead of going into the company's pocket in the first place, hmmm.
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Mousky, Jan 11th, 2006 @ 5:04pm
Re: A take I haven't heard before.First, you only find "routes" in areas that experience lots of volume (for example, downtown and business parks). Drivers are typically responsible for a given geographic area. Deliveries are scheduled according to time of delivery (9 am, 10:30 am, next day, two-day and so on) and geographic location to minimize backtracking. Same thing for pickups.
Second, switching to alternating days does not mean that vehicle expenditures "just got cut essentially in half". That may be true if your are operating between 40 to 60 percent capacity. If I own a delivery company with 100 vehicles, switching to an alternating day system does not mean that I can eliminate 50 or so of my vehicles. Besides, switching to alternating days could mean more deliveries over longer routes or larger geographic routes, which could increase costs.
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trainbuff, Jan 11th, 2006 @ 8:21pm
Bring back Railway Express Agency.One enduring symbol of railroading�s past is the red-and-white diamond herald of the Railway Express Agency. Today one finds reminders of REA only at museums or old depots, but it once was a major element of the American scene � the FedEx of its day. http://www.trains.com/Content/Dynamic/Articles/000/000/003/132swiza.asp Bring this back & shipments could be picked up at the nearest REA depot at the freight train trackside. Or a truck depot at a highway interchange. Cheaper than door-to-door.
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Tidybol, Jan 11th, 2006 @ 10:01pm
Re: A take I haven't heard before.It is sad that companies attempt to profit from shipping.
My take is relatively simple. Why not simply charge shipping for what it really costs. I know damn well it doesnt coat $4.95 to ship a CD or DVD. I honestly wouldnt mind paying a reasonable cost for shipping. It doesnt have to be free...just reasonable.
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Anonymous Coward, Jan 11th, 2006 @ 10:55pm
Re: A take I haven't heard before.$3.85 for USPS Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation (semi-tracking number), and the difference between that and you $4.95 has something to do with packaging materials, and the cost of the packer's paycheck to make it all happen -- and in some cases, have it prepared or even delivered to the mail drop-off point (post office).
$5 for the shipping of a CD or DVD is extremely reasonable, taking all the aforementioned into account.
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No way, Jan 11th, 2006 @ 11:11pm
Re: A take I haven't heard before.USPS "Media Mail" can send a CD to someone across the country for $1.59. If a company really cared about how much shipping costed they would find the best options. 75% of most shipping costs just go to making the item you are buying the real price they want you to pay for it. Just look at all the TV ads where they say you get "free blah blah for life", and you still have to pay shipping costs. Obviously they are making profit off of those "free" items.
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Ron, Jan 12th, 2006 @ 12:11am
Too badToo bad, it's the price of doing business online today :)
If you charge for shipping, then beware.. there are 10 others that will be happy to steal your customer and offer free shipping to them. (Hey if you don't like it then maybe you're in the wrong business)
Personally I expect free shipping. I mean, why should I pay to have my stuff shipped when 'Online Store B' can offer me the same price with free shipping?
Never agree to pay to have your stuff shipped, make the retailer foot the bill.. you're already being generous enough by simply ordering their product. Honestly, most don't even have rent to pay on a physical store, nor employees, nor health insurance.. boo hoo should we bring out the violin?
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Oliver Wendell Jones, Jan 12th, 2006 @ 5:13am
Re: A take I haven't heard before.I thought the shipping costs just paid for shipping
You are correct, but you've not used the entire name for this surcharge - Shipping & Handling.
The latter half, the Handling, is the part that has always been a revenue source.
This has gone completely out of control on ebay recently with people selling items well below their wholesale cost (i.e., DVDs for $1) and then making it up in insanely high S&H prices (i.e., $15 to ship a DVD via USPO). You can always tell the rip-off artists because they don't allow any discount on S&H for ordering multiple items, they don't allow local pickup, etc. You *have* to pay their outrageous S&H charges if you want to deal with them. My favorite ones refuse to ship unless you pay extra for insurance, too. I won't usually pay insurance for anything less than $50, so I simply won't do business with those types of sellers.
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Scott, Jan 12th, 2006 @ 5:40am
Re: Too badI hope you aren't serious.....generous enough to buy their product, no employees, no physical store? They still have employees, call centers, data centers, customer support reps, bandwidth, hosting fees, etc. Many on-line retailers still have warehouses too.
I didn't realize I was being generous when I bought something, I thought it was usually all about me wanting something.
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Brewski, Jan 12th, 2006 @ 6:48am
Ship to storeWal-Mart is taking their internet operations and ccombining it with their their brick & mortar stores. They are trialing a "Site To Store" system where you can order it online and pick it up at your local Wal-Mart. It's currently only available in the Dallas area, but it's still better than paying for shipping on items that aren't carried in the local store and especially heavier stuff (like furniture) that costs a fortune to ship.
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Ron, Jan 12th, 2006 @ 3:30pm
Re: Too bad"I didn't realize I was being generous when I bought something, I thought it was usually all about me wanting something."
True, yet we live in a free market system of supply and demand, free of (generally) government control. Otherwise, you would be forced to pay whatever price the merchant would have you pay, and be subject to their conditions/terms/whatever: You could be forced to wait in line for hours for a loaf of bread and could be charged $2,000 for it, like the old Soviet style economic system. The merchant could sell you a moldy loaf, or half a loaf for whatever price he demanded.
You would be at the mercy of the whims of the merchant.. take it or leave it, he's the only bread merchant allowed to sell loaves of bread. In a free market, one of competition, the consumer has the final power of choice, not the merchant. It is YOU who tells the merchant how you will buy their product.. you have your pick of merchants who will bow to your wishes.
You should definitely exercise that privelege, and exercise it often; never settle for how a merchant tells you that you should consume their product/service, it's ultimately your choice. You are being generous.. as you could always give your business to the competitor down the street.
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Dianne, Jan 31st, 2006 @ 3:19am
Re: Bring back Railway Express Agency.My father worked for REA for 36 years. I have a photo of him that they used for advertising at one time. I have many good memories of company picnics in Miami and visiting the terminal there and in Tampa when he was transferred there. Do you have any records of the Miami terminal? and if so, any photos...I am interested in seeing the Railway Express Agency brought back as a viable entity as well.
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Apple Crisp ('the Neely's)
Total Time
Prep 15 mins
Cook 35 mins
Saw this on food network show Down Home with the Neely's. Simple and yummy, what more can you ask for?
Ingredients Nutrition
- 5 granny smith apples, peeled, cored, chopped small
- 1⁄4 cup finely chopped pecans
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1⁄3 cup brown sugar
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into pieces
- 1⁄4 cup coarsely chopped pecans
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- For the Filling:
- Mix all the ingredients together. Place into 7 to 8-ounce ramekins.
- For topping:.
- Mix the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt in large bowl. Blend the butter into the mixture until it forms pea size lumps. Stir in pecans and sprinkle over filling.
- Bake crisps for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before serving.
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Wonderful recipe!!! I made this recipe for Thanksgiving. I figured my family and friends would be stuffed from the turkey and sides and not want to eat a very heavy dessert. This recipe was great, small, easy and oh so good. The morning of, I peeled/sliced the apples, drizzled the lemon juice and the maple syrup, mixed/placed them in a container and put them in the fridge. I measured the remaining ingredients and placed them into baggies (except butter and pecans) - 1 - filling, 2 -topping and 3 - crushed pecans. When it was time to make the recipe, I quickly added the remaining filling ingredients to the apples (made sure to mix well, so there was no flour after taste) and filled 6 (7 - 8 oz) ramekins including the juice from the apples/lemon. Mixed the topping ingredients and added them to the ramekins. No need to butter the ramekins. After baking them, I let them cool a little and added two scoops of vanilla bean ice cream w/ a sprinkle of cinnammon. Thank you for the posting Kara !!! So easy and yummy.
I made this for Sunday dessert using honeycrisp & granny smith apples..YUM!! I followed instruction on this recipe but added freshly ground nutmeg to both the filling & topping. I also used splenda brown sugar..this recipe ROCKS bigtime! Thanks for sharing KaraRN!


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Students met Friday during their lunch for FCA a fellowship and planning program. Under leadership from Laura DeBusk, Ann-Marie Bucksath, Teri Thatcher, and Ginger Golden students have Bible study and work to improve their community.
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Amanda Burnett and members of the student council sponsored Red Ribbon Week, a drug prevention program. All students were given the opportunity to sign a red brick pledging a drug-free lifestyle. These bricks and colorful anti-drug signs brighten the hallways as reminders of choices and consequences bad choices bring.
No bullies allowed
Wednesday students learn some of the consequences of bullying during an assembly. As part of a state-wide campaign to make schools a friendlier place, Portales teachers learned ways to better implement anti-bullying practices on campus. The assembly Wednesday will empower students to prevent that also.
Science fair coming
Every student in science classes will prepare a science fair project. City competition will be in early March followed by the regional science fair March 12. DeBusk encourages parents to talk with their children about possible topics, and the library has several new books about science fair projects. DeBusk states that the school will hold an assembly soon to show students some exciting examples of science in action.
Math, Engineering, and Science Achievement (MESA) sponsor Shareen King reports some interesting events scheduled for this year. This program, designed to make students aware of exciting careers, engages students with challenging tasks to solve. Additionally students attend various competitions with the state and learn how other students solve some of the challenges.


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A TOTAL dump in Darlinghurst shocked auction goers when it soared way past its reserve to sell for $1.006 million on Saturday.
The dilapidated terrace at 235 Forbes St was more than 100 years old - and looked it, the Wentworth Courier reports.
It had no running water, it needed to be completely rewired and the walls crumbled to the touch, but buyers keen to get a foothold into the highly sought-after area weren't deterred.
Laing + Simmons Potts Point agent Nuri Shik described the property as a dump.
"The on-site auction went berserk," he said. "There looked to be over 100 people crowded in the street - it was certainly one of the biggest crowds I've seen."
The vendors had set a flexible reserve of $888,000 but competitive bidding among five parties drove the price higher and higher, much to the surprise of onlookers.
"It was going to sell to someone who really wanted it," Mr Shik said. "The people who bought the property have a child enrolled in a school nearby so it was definitely an emotional purchase for them."
The median sale price for a house in Darlinghurst is $955,000, according to RP Data's August suburb scorecard.
The new owners plan to transform the property, which has rear lane access and city skyline views, into their dream family home.
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Father Junipero Serra died in 1784 at Mission San Carlos. During his time being the leader of Mission growth, Serra oversaw the building of nine missions. Another 12 Missions were built after his death resulting in 21 California Missions functioning under Spanish and Mexican rule. After secularization in the 1830's, the Missions were abandoned and dismantled. Their assets were taken or given away to non-Indians, and the Missions lost their prestigious position in California politics. The Indians also lost their status gained while under the Spanish and Mexicans to Americans who sought to acquire their lands and other assets for their own gains. The Indians were pushed away from their home lands to dry, desolate areas which the transient Americans did not want. The conclusion of the Mexican-American War, the Gold rush and California's entrance in the Union in 1850 brought large reductions in the Indian population. Forced to work unproductive lands with illegal wages levels, Indians lost nearly all rights which they had worked hard for under Spanish and Mexican rule. In the late 19th century and early 20th century, through the effort of local supporters and preservationists, the Missions would become tourist attractions sporting an architectural design which become symbolic of California. Romanized stories of Indians through plays and books, such as Ramona and The Mission Play, also showed California Indians is a more favorable light. Their journey from their decline to their rise mirrors the rise and fall of Missions. Both will be entwined forever in the History of California …. Anza Dream…. Juan Bautista de Anza's father had a dream to find the first overland route from Mexico to Alta California, but his life was cut short and he died when Juan was 3 years old. Anza kept his father's dream alive and when he was ready, he asked the Viceroy of New Spain, Antonio Maria Bucareli to allow him to prove the existence of an overland route. Bucareli agreed and permission was granted for an overland expedition. Following Indian trading routes and Mission projected routes, Anza identified a path in 1774. The path allowed Anza to include a large number of livestock in the expedition and provided supplies for his large group of settlers. It was Spain's goal to establish the first colony in a place called el Rio San Francisco, but it was Anza's goal to safely deliver the settlers in the expedition. It was the same goal his father had and now it was being fulfilled through his son, Juan Bautista de Anza….


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As individuals with type 1 diabetes transition from their late teens into their 20s, they are faced with special challenges. Young adults with type 1 diabetes are at risk for gaps in medical followup, poor glycemic control, diabetes-related complications, and even early death. The transition from pediatric to adult diabetes providers can add further challenges, according to a new study.
The researchers mailed surveys to and received them back from 258 young adults with type 1 diabetes, with an average age of 19.5 years. Participants were asked about their living arrangements, education level, occupation, and coexisting medical conditions. Other questions asked about their reasons and preparation for transition to adult care, how satisfied they were with the process, and any gaps in care. From the medical record, the researchers collected data on age, sex, race, insurance, and most recent HbA1c level (a marker of blood-sugar control).
A third of patients reported gaps of more than 6 months between pediatric care and the establishment of adult diabetes care. The majority never had a transition preparation visit or received written transition materials. Patients less likely to report this gap had strong transition preparation as well as three or more pediatric diabetes visits in the year before their transition into adult care.
When asked about how prepared they felt to make the transition, only 63 percent reported feeling mostly or completely prepared. In addition, only 62 percent felt being mostly or completely satisfied with the process. Less than 15 percent reported receiving a transition preparation visit or being given written materials on it. In addition, less than half received a recommendation from an adult provider. While transition preparation decreased care gaps, it did not improve post-transition HbA1c levels. Pre-transition HbA1c predicted post-transition HbA1c, as did the patient's level of education.
The researchers point out that more robust transition preparation may be needed to ultimately improve young adult HbA1c. Interventions should be developed to improve the transition process and deliver developmentally tailored care as these young adults enter adult diabetes care. The study was supported in part by AHRQ (T32 HS00063).
See "Health care transition in patients with type 1 diabetes," by Katharine C. Garvey, M.D., M.P.H., Howard A. Wolpert, M.D., Erinn T. Rhodes, M.D., M.P.H., and others in the August 2012 Diabetes Care 35, pp. 1716-1722.
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The West Texas A&M football team has struggled this season against teams that predominantly run the ball, and they most likely won't get a respite from that aspect of the game from their next opponent.
WT (7-2, 3-2 Lone Star Conference) will play a West Georgia team that has run the ball on 64 percent of its plays at 6 p.m. today for Senior Night on Happy State Bank Field at Kimbrough Memorial Stadium.
And the Wolves (5-4) come to Canyon a week after Eastern New Mexico gashed the WT defense for 232 rushing yards in a 39-38 loss last Saturday in the annual Wagon Wheel game.
"I think we were playing on our heels instead of being more aggressive like we used to," said senior linebacker Taylor McCuller, who had 20 tackles against Eastern New Mexico. "(We need to) just regroup and stay strong, mentally. This week nothing has changed for me, and I'm going to try and push my teammates to the same type of mentality — just getting after it this week and getting our minds ready to whoop up on West Georgia."
WT has allowed an average of 215.75 rushing yards in the four games it has either lost or won by fewer than 27 points, and Buffs opponents have averaged 163 rushing yards against them through nine games.
WT interim head coach Mike Nesbitt said West Georgia's offensive approach is similar to that of Angelo State, which WT beat, 34-30.
"They're going to run the zone-read type of situation," Nesbitt said. "Their quarterback play looked really good."
West Georgia sophomore quarterback Dallas Dickey is one of three rushers on the team to have 460 or more yards rushing, along with senior running back Quan Jones (586) and sophomore running back Seth Hinsley (572).
"I hope I can keep their defense off the field a little bit by possessing the ball, and that's going to be real important," West Georgia head coach Daryl Dickey said.
"We need to possess the ball, and we need to get our run game going and try to keep their offense on the sideline."
Defensively, West Georgia typically uses a three-man line with three linebackers and a safety in the defensive backfield, which is different from the more traditional 4-3 and 3-4 base defenses WT has faced this season, Nesbitt said.
WT senior quarterback Dustin Vaughan and the Buffs offense will have to navigate a Wolves defense that has allowed just 23.9 points per game, which ranks third in a Gulf South Conference that at times this season has had four of its six teams ranked in the top 25 of the American Football Coaches Association poll.
But a non-conference game against a quality opponent is what Vaughan said he thinks the team needs late in the season before the final regular season game at 1 p.m. Nov. 16 against conference opponent Midwestern State in Wichita Falls, especially after the loss to conference-rival Eastern New Mexico.
It will also be an important football game because it will be the final chance for Vaughan, McCuller and the 26 other seniors on the WT squad to play on their home field, Vaughan said.
"I think for all of us seniors, it's going to be a big game for us," Vaughan said.
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Joel Tomkins has taken a pay cut to return to rugby league, the dual-code international has revealed.
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The 27-year-old centre or second rower cut short his stay in rugby union by signing a four-and-a-half year contract with his old club Wigan, who have paid an undisclosed transfer fee to Saracens.
"Obviously the salary cap in rugby union is bigger so the wages are bigger but my motivation in moving to rugby union was never financial," Tomkins said.
"I wanted to try something different and I'm glad I did it. I've had some good experiences."
The Wigan-born Tomkins made three appearances for England during his three seasons in the 15-man code but admits he jumped at the chance to return to his roots, especially under his old mentor Shaun Wane.
"I left the club on really good terms," he said. "Me and (chairman) Ian (Lenagan) always said, if the time is right, there would be an opportunity to come back and the time feels right now.
"The top and bottom of it is that I feel I am a better rugby league player than I am a rugby union player. I enjoy playing rugby league more than rugby union.
"I'm 27 now and I feel I have a lot more to give still to the game and to this club. It's about repaying the club now for the confidence they've shown in me.
"It's the best rugby club in the world. One of my main regrets when I left was that I never got to play under Shaun in the first team. I've been with Shaun since I was 13 and it will be nice to work with him in the first team.
"All the family are really chuffed. We've got our first baby on the way so it's quite an exciting time for us off the field as well as on. I'm just looking forward to getting back it."
Wigan rolled out the red carpet, literally, to welcome Tomkins back to the fold at half-time in their 48-4 win over Widnes on Wednesday night that took them to the top of the First Utility Super League.
He came through the club's youth system to make 117 appearances for the senior team from 2005 up to his transfer in 2011, scoring 40 tries including a spectacular long-range effort in the Warriors' Challenge cup final win over Leeds three years ago.
Wane said: "I can't tell you how pleased I am I've got Joel back. He's a special friend and part of the family here. He's going to be a great asset to us and it's a shot in the arm for English rugby league as well."
Tomkins returns to Wigan with both younger brothers currently plying their trade elsewhere but it is conceivable that all three could be reunited at the DW Stadium.
Logan, 21, is currently on loan at Salford but is expected to return to Wigan next season and Lenagan has not given up hope of welcoming back England full-back Sam from the NRL when his commitments are complete with New Zealand Warriors.
"I said when we announced Sam and Lee Mossop going that we expected Wigan players would go to the NRL or to rugby union and that two out of three of them would come back," Lenagan said.
"It's great to see the first one back already and I think there will be a number of those who will do precisely the same when it is right for them and when they've been successful where they've been."
Tomkins, who is set to revert to the back row after turning out in the centre in rugby union, could be set to renew his rugby league international career, with England playing the Four Nations Series in New Zealand and Australia at the end of the season.
His last appearance was alongside Sam in England's defeat by Australia in the 2010 Four Nations final at Elland Road.
"I think it will be in the back of the mind of every player who is eligible to play for England but my priority is to get back fit," added Tomkins, who is currently recovering from a bulging disc in his back. "I've got four to six weeks rehab programme and then I'll work my way into this team.
"The young lads that have come in have played really well so there's a lot of competition for places. My goal is to get into this team before I start to think about the internationals."


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There is growing pressure on U.S. companies to hire more employees. Many CEOs are taking a wait and see attitude with the Republicans soon in charge of the House of Representatives, and speculation on whether costly regulations will be unraveled. But even with that delay, U.S. small businesses continued to hire in November, this time adding the most jobs in a month's time in nearly three years, according to payroll company Automatic Data Processing Inc. Overall, job growth remains modest compared with prerecession years, and many entrepreneurs – who run smaller companies – say they plan to hold back for some time to come.
A number of factors—including pending tax legislation, the ongoing credit crunch, and changes that owners made during the recession to stay afloat—are contributing to entrepreneurs' restrained approach to hiring, according to The Wall Street Journal.Small businesses play a major role in the U.S. economy, employing half of all private-sector workers, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. They have also historically started adding jobs more quickly after recessions than large companies.Within the small-business community in general, older, established companies tend to do less hiring than young companies. Some small-business owners are hiring cautiously because they lack sufficient sources of funding. For start-ups, these include such tapped-out options as home-equity loans and credit cards. And for established companies, bank loans remain sparse.
There are also some businesses that are unable to increase their headcounts simply because they took up smaller office spaces after shedding workers during the recession.For now, many business owners are making ends meet with fewer helping hands through a variety of strategies, including outsourcing tasks to freelancers.
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TiVo Roots for Tim Tebow After NY Jets Release
NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- TiVo
"Regarding Tim's relationship with TiVo, it goes beyond football and we'll just have to see how things develop. We're pulling for him," Steve Wymer, a TiVo spokesperson, said in an e-mailed statement Monday.
"As are many football and Tim Tebow fans, we're eager to hear where Tim will be playing next year."
In late 2012, TiVo unveiled Tebow as the DVR pioneer's pitchperson to investors and consumers in a set of commercials played on YouTube and broadcast networks nationally.
While Tebow and TiVo have a phonetic resemblance, company chief executive Tom Rogers said in December the former Heisman Trophy winner at the University of Florida and the TV-on-demand company are also similarly underappreciated by the public at large.
Just as NFL scouts may discount Tebow's diverse set of quarterback and running skills, Rogers said Wall Street similarly doesn't give credit to TiVo's suite of products and earnings drivers.
Rogers said at an early December media conference sponsored by UBS
TiVo's products, patents and technologies have it well positioned as consumers move to mobile devices and are tempted by over-the-top media outside of traditional cable packages, Rogers said at the UBS conference on Dec. 3.
TiVo hired Tebow to make its case in November of 2012, amid a tumultuous season for the quarterback and his former team, the New York Jets.
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In a quick followup interview with TheStreet after his December presentation, Rogers said hiring Tebow as TiVo's spokesperson was inspired by his teenage son, who noted the phonetic similarities between the company's name and its quarterback spokesperson.
"He should be starting," Rogers told TheStreet, of Tebow's quarterback skills.
TiVo continues to support Tebow, even as the quarterback searches for a new team.
For the Jets, Tebow's release indicates continued restructuring of its roster after two disappointing seasons.
In the 2013 National Football League draft, the Jets picked University of West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith with the 39th pick overall. Earlier in April, the Jets traded pro-bowl cornerback Darrelle Revis to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the 13th pick of the draft.
Last year, Tebow made $2.1 million in salary, as part of a five-year $11 million deal he signed with the Denver Broncos in 2009 upon being drafted in the first round out of University of Florida.


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I received my Ph.D. in 2010 from the Department of Anthropology, Michigan State University under the direction of Dr. William A. Lovis. My dissertation work focused on phytolith and starch analysis of Woodland period ceramic residues to identify maize and other plant use in the Great Lakes. This work was funded by grants from the National Science Foundation and the Wenner-Gren Foundation. In addition to my phytolith, pollen, and starch studies, my research interests include the archaeology of eastern North America and Europe, low-level food production, hunter-gatherers, and environmental archaeology.
My previous positions include a Postdoctoral Research Fellow (2010-2011) at the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, and Visiting Instructor at Alma College (2009-2010). My previous and present work associated with the Glenn Black Lab is focused on food production and landscape reconstruction at the Angel Mounds site as well as on late Pleistocene and Holocene paleoenvironmental studies and human landscape use and modification in the lower Ohio River Valley. I am also continuing my research on hunter-gatherer plant use and low-level food production within Northeastern North America.
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My name is Angelica Hartsfield and I would like to thank everyone who supported me during my trip to the AAU Jr. Olympics in Houston. I would like to thank the City of Kenedy 4B Corporation and Mr. Kiesling for having the Summer Youth Program this year. I would like to thank Otto Kaiser Memorial Hospital for donating the track uniforms that we used during the track meets in Corpus Christi, San Antonio and Houston this summer. I would also like to thank Coach Havron and Kenedy ISD for allowing us to practice on the track equipment at the high school.
Next, I would like to thank all of the people in the community that helped me with my trip by donating money or giving me support and encouragement through their words and prayers. Also, I would like to thank my coach, Manuel DeLaGarza, for pushing me, encouraging me, teaching me new events to try and being there at every practice session and track meet.
Last, I want to thank my parents, brother, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and God-parents. They were always supportive in good times and not so good times, no matter what I was trying for. I had a lot of fun this summer. Thank you to everyone!
Angelica Heartsfield


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Milk Powders
Our new range of lamb and calf milk powder is now available to buy online.
There are a numerous rearing systems, each requiring different types of powder to in order to maximise growth rates whilst providing value for money.
Electrolytes are an essential supplement in treating animals following periods of digestive upsets.


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Matthew Yearout of Tucumcari was awarded Scouting's highest award, the Eagle Scout rank by Boy Scout Troop 689 of the Tucumcari Branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
"This is something I have had as a goal since I was in Cub Scouts," said Yearout during the presentation.
Another goal he set early on was to earn a high number of merit badges. By the time the scout earned his Eagle rank he had also earned 40 different merit badges and had participated in two different 50-mile hikes. The first hike was on the Washington State segment of the Cascade crest Trail and the second was around Mora.
Yearout is a graduate of House Alternative School and will attend Mesalands Community College with plans to serve a two year church mission.
His Eagle project was done earlier this year in the Outdoor Classroom area. Yearout is the son of John and Susanne Yearout of Tucumcari.