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Rye fire victims shot to death earlier, authorities say
Victims confirmed as husband, wife, daughter
PUEBLO, Colo. - The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office has released a new photo of triple-homicide suspect Harry Mapps. The new photo shows what Mapps looks like without facial hair. Mapps had a thick beard and a mustache in previously released images.
Investigators announced Saturday (11/30/13) that the three people found dead in a burning house near Rye on Wednesday (11/27/13) were shot to death before the fire.
Sheriff Kirk Taylor identified the victims as Reginald Tuttle, 51; his wife, Kim Tuttle, 55; and the couple's daughter, Dawn Roderick, 33.
Taylor said they saw evidence of "multiple gunshot wounds" on the bodies as firefighters tried to control the blaze. He said the victims were shot while they slept, and that investigators found several points of origin for the fire.
Harry Mapps, 59, who was a person of interest in the case, is now a suspect in a triple homicide, Taylor said. The sheriff also said Mapps cashed two checks from the Tuttles' bank account -- each for $4,000 -- in Pueblo and La Junta on the day of the fire.
Taylor said that money was the motive for the killings and that Mapps is a murder suspect, but for now he's wanted on suspicion of identity theft, theft above $5,000 and forgery.
Taylor said a witness saw Mapps at the home on the morning of the fire. Mapps had lived in the basement for about six months and was an employee of Reginald Tuttle's trucking business, Taylor said.
Taylor also confirmed that Roderick had recently moved into the home with her three children, and that Mapps likely was asked to move out.
Taylor said he doesn't believe Mapps is still in the area.
Taylor revealed the information during an afternoon news conference at his office. A large group of the victims' relatives and friends stood outside during the briefing and declined comment afterward.
A nationwide search is under way for Mapps. He's considered armed and dangerous. If you see him, contact your local law enforcement agency immediately.


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Monitoring Social Media Among Teens
NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA - Kids are on social media whether parents like it or not and some may be concerned with the effects social networking online has on minors. Should we take what our kids post on Facebook at face value? Here are some tips on how to best monitor our children's online behavior and be social media savvy about it.
The way people socialize has changed over time. The landline and fax-- once viewed as innovative tools of communication have been replaced with smartphones and computers. For some mothers and fathers, technology has become a parenting aide. But this very same advance in technology can also be a danger. Social media can expose your children to things you don't want them to face.
Lorene Watson a parent in Dixie County, shares her story, "A couple of years ago it started with my youngest daughter… some very nasty comments were posted because she was trying to help a younger cousin out and we had to literally go knock on the person's door and say, 'hey you got 5 seconds to remove it off social media or I am calling the law and having you arrested."
According to www.NoBullying.com over half of all teens who use social media have witnessed outright bullying via that medium. "We just finally decided to move out into the middle of nowhere, really. Literally in the middle of nowhere, where you don't get cell phone service, you know you're in the middle of nowhere," Watson said.
That's just one worry, sexting and encountering child molesters also concern mothers like Watson. Watson said, "We weren't meaning to but it was almost like we were the parents that were invading her privacy. Because we would constantly ask who are you talking to? What are you doing? What is being said?"
Too much time on the computer can also raise another problem. Dr. Colleen Cummings a Gainesville psychologist said, "There's some suggestion that individuals who spend a lot of time on Facebook, especially kids and teenagers who are more susceptible to these issues do have more psychological problems, such as depression or even ADHD and things like that. Although we can't draw firm causal conclusions yet, until long-term studies are done," Cummings said.
However experts say there are forms of prevention. Create privacy settings for each site according to your child's age. Set a time limit per day for their use of social media. And keep all electronics, computer/iPad in a public place-- like the living room.
"I view these types of things… I view cell phones and social media that should be viewed as a privilege right? That's not something that all kids are entitled to," Cummings said.
Join Facebook or Twitter, and don't be afraid to follow or friend your kids. Cummings said that while you don't want to embarrass your teen, you can play an active role in the background as you monitor their online behavior.
Dr. David Diehl with the University of Florida's Department of Family/Youth said, "So as a parent you need to think about the behavior you are modeling yourself. If I am on my laptop for three hours every night, my children notice and so the first thing to look at is your own behavior," Diehl said.
A recent study by Global Web Index shows that Facebook usage among teens dropped 56 percent last year. The study says teens are now using messaging, video and photo applications such as: WeChat, Vine and Snapchat a lot more.
UF Assistant Professor of Pediatrics & Education Technology, Dr. Erik Black said, "I think as parents we're always going to be playing a game of catch up. Adolescents and young adults have moved on from Facebook, they've moved to new applications and often your children are using applications that maybe I am not even aware of, even as a researcher in this field."
Social media can also be something to benefit from, if used appropriately. "So parents really need to have that conversation about what is a healthy relationship and setting boundaries, but understanding that their understanding of what is appropriate is different from what the kids think is appropriate," Larry Green a licensed marriage & family therapist said.
In the meantime, Watson is already thinking of ways to look out for her grandkids as they'll soon start using social media too.
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It was two years ago when I first had one of those "Oh no, what's that noise?" moments while driving the kids to their middle-school football practice. Actually, I had heard that noise — but from other people's cars.
That annoying screech followed us home. My husband, who was dragging the garbage cans onto the curb, grimaced as he put his hands to his ears. Very funny, I told him. Then I asked if he knew how to change brake pads. A dumb question because I'm well aware that he knew all about replacing brake pads since he did it on our sedan a year earlier. "Replacing brake pads," he tells me, "isn't as bad as you think." He knows I never back down from challenges, especially if I can learn something new and valuable, like brake pad replacement.
"That squeal is just the sensors announcing it'll soon be 'Replacing Brake Pads Time,' then he added, "let's do some brake pad replacement before winter. How about this Saturday morning?" Good deal, I told him. That would give me time to figure out how to change brake pads.
I researched brake pad reviews, leading me to picking up the best brake pads on the market. Plus, I'd get a jumpstart on this Do It Yourself Brake Pad Replacement experience by familiarizing myself with the brake drum removal process and other technical brake pad replacement moves not taught in my yoga class. It was an interesting experience, one that has kept me diligent when it comes to staying on top of our car's most valuable safety feature.
Fast-forward a couple years, and what do you think I did this past Saturday? One of our other vehicles had been talking back like a touchy teenager, calling out "change my brakes" in a screechy, metallic tone. This time, I was more than ready. Turns out, the brakes weren't as bad off as the screech implied, but still could use a switch-out. Luckily, everything else was in check. My improved acumen for brake pad replacement was evident, and I now wear it like a badge of honor.
In closing, it all comes down to thinking ahead. To all of the other moms out there: get to know the various parts of your car, especially the key safety features. Not only will you save money, you'll help keep your family safe, and minimize down time, especially on weekends, when you should be spending quality time with your gang. On that note, I'm off to help one of my gang members complete his science project that's due Monday—wish me luck!
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We take a look at the technology of tomorrow. It may not be available yet, but we're already placing our orders.
More than ever, the future looms near. Technological advances happen so rapidly, it seems; where once we had dreams of science-fictional gadgets, we now have the burgeoning reality. It's hard to imagine a life where humanity and technology could be even more integrated, but these gadgets — unavailable, as yet — prefigure the Borglike world to come.
Nikon Coolpix 360 Concept Camera
Unsatisfied with capturing the moment from a single angle? With this concept cam's 360-degree rotating lens, you can capture that moment in all its ephemeral glory from every angle at once. It's a simple enough innovation, but it expands the possibilities of panoramic photography. And just imagine the potential for meme-worthy photobombing. You'll likely be able to view it all in perspective with…
Google Project Glass Augmented Reality Glasses
Your new reality is on the horizon; slated for mainstream release as early as next year, Google's spectacle prototype features a heads-up display that integrates your typical smartphone apps into the rest of your everyday experience, making it possible to check your schedule, send and receive phone calls and texts and get real-time directions without taking your eyes off the world around you. And that's just the beginning. Early adopters of this first-gen device include a select number of programmers and Diane von Furstenberg's slew of models, who captured their experiences first-person style from the runways of September 2012 New York Fashion Week.
Fujitsu Lifebook 2013
Enter this phrase into your daily lexicon: cluster computing. Most of us now employ a small army of gadgets on a daily basis, making storage, transport, charging and uploading a form of light torture. With their concept Lifebook, Fujitsu imagines a compact world where you can carry around a laptop-tablet-smartphone-camera cluster, all of which are easily linked together to integrate the various uses of each into one super device capable of doing almost anything you can ask of an electronic device, everything in its right place.
Editor's Note: Companies like Immersion and Senseg are currently (as in RIGHT NOW) developing technology that will give touchscreens the power to replicate the feeling of different textures. So tapping away on a tablet configured as a keyboard will feel like the real thing. And we wouldn't be Playboy.com if we didn't at least ask you to imagine the other possibilities.
Ford Evos Concept Car
This is where things get a little scary. Amazing, but scary. With the Evos, Ford shows us a vision of a future where your devices not only link with one another in the cloud but also with your vehicle's onboard computer. While you sleep, the Evos is busy monitoring your schedule, favorite music and climate-control preferences, allowing you to carry your computer-bound life seamlessly from homestead to highway. Anticipating everything in advance, down to a pushed-back meeting, the HAL-like computer will suggest a more scenic route to work in hopes of creating a more enjoyable user experience. It's cool and all, but we can't help but wonder whether the uprising is nigh.


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Music Review: Neck of the Woods by Silversun Pickups
The alt. LA band Silversun Pickups are back with yet another dreamy pop rock album.
In the spring of 2010, L.A. rockers Silversun Pickups were opening for Muse on the U.S. leg of their tour. They looked like ants in comparison to the mammoth set the English band had set up, but their intense guitar riffs and dreamy vocals filled the stadiums. They were nominated for Best New Artist at the 52nd Grammy Awards, despite the fact that back in 2006 their song "Lazy Eye" was featured in the highly popular video games Rock Band 2 and Guitar Hero World Tour, they appeared at Coachella and opened for Foo Fighters in Edinburgh and Dublin. It seemed that 2009 was their year, and their good luck may repeat again in 2012.
Their third album, Neck of the Woods, debuting tomorrow, is yet another solid album for the band. The first single, "Bloody Mary (Nerve Endings)," sounds like a mixture of Coheed and Cambria, Zwan and maybe a little Garbage. The airy vocal tracks fade in and out between the drums, synth and dreamy guitar riffs. Depending on how you're feeling when you listen to the track "Skin Graph," you can either dance your little heart out or wallow in your own misery. "Make Believe" has a very "Adam's Song" feel to it, but it may just be the very similar bass line.
There's not much to say about the album, really, and that's a good thing. Silversun Pickups have their own unique sound that is showcased time and time again on their albums. They're great at what they do, and we're happy to see that they're not conforming to any sort of musical fad. When one of their songs comes on, you know what it is, and you know to appreciate it.


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I bought two 4 frame nucs of bees on Sunday and put them into brood chamber with foundation. I know that to stimulate cell building, I need to feed them. Well, I gave them a 1.5:1 ratio of sugar to water (I ran out of sugar) in an boardman entrance feeder (they paid no attention to it). I spilled a little on the bottom board at the entrance and they cleaned it up, but they wouldn't visit the bottle. I then put the feeder bottle over the hole in the inner cover and put another brood box and the outer cover over that, but they still don't take it.
I have never had this happen before. Is there just too much nectar out there available that they would rather have or what? I know it has only been two days, but I expected them to start taking syrup right away!


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BATON ROUGE (AP) — The Louisiana attorney general's office advised Gov. Bobby Jindal's administration to cancel a nearly $200 million Medicaid contract with a Maryland company that has ties to the governor's health secretary.
David Caldwell, head of the attorney general's public corruption unit, said Friday that the office has an ongoing investigation into the awarding of the contract to CNSI, which was supposed to take over Medicaid claims processing next year.
Caldwell said the contract was improperly handled. He said there was inappropriate contact between CNSI and employees of the Department of Health and Hospitals, among other issues.
"We conveyed to them the original bid submitted by CNSI was non-responsive and should never have been let in the first place," Caldwell said.
A Baton Rouge-based federal grand jury also is investigating the decision to give the contract to CNSI, which employed DHH Secretary Bruce Greenstein from 2005 to 2006. When the contract was awarded two years ago, Greenstein denied any involvement in the selection, but lawmakers criticized his handling of the process.
On Friday, a day after the governor's Commissioner of Administration Kristy Nichols announced the contract was being scrapped, CNSI said it will challenge the termination of its contract.
"CNSI will pursue every legal avenue available to the company," spokesman Sonny Cranch said.
Nichols said the decision to cancel was made in consultation with the attorney general's office. She said her office was cooperating fully with the investigation.
In a letter telling CNSI of the contract termination, the Division of Administration cited state law that allows for the nullification of a contract if "it is determined after an award that a solicitation or award of a contract is in violation of law."
CNSI won the 10-year contract in 2011, beating three other companies for the work, but critics said the company underestimated the true cost of the job and made incorrect assumptions to win the bid. CNSI submitted the lowest bid, but didn't get the best technical score among applicants.
Under questioning from lawmakers during his confirmation hearing in 2011, Greenstein acknowledged a change he pushed in the bid solicitation made CNSI eligible for the Medicaid contract. He also met with a top CNSI official within days of taking the health secretary's job.
Caldwell said the Senate confirmation hearing put the CNSI contract on the attorney general's office radar.
The company said unsuccessful bidders protested the decision and the governor's Division of Administration upheld the award to CNSI.
"Our sole interest has always been to install and operate a Medicaid management information system in Louisiana that will save the state millions of dollars in operating costs, while improving health care outcomes for the most vulnerable populations in Louisiana," Larry Iversen, CNSI's executive account manager in Baton Rouge, said in a statement.
Greenstein's office directed all questions about the investigation and contract cancellation to the Division of Administration and refused further comment.
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[quote user="JerseyGiant21"][quote user="AsianGiant"][quote user="JerseyGiant21"]Oh yeah...Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
I'm praying for a Seahawks Thanksgiving miracle!
yeah you never know! This could be a very good turkey day!!
I wonder how it will be tonight in Philly.....
Things could get ugly there......I will have to check out that igglesfan website later...lol
The fact Reid is putting McNabb back in, shows he doesn't know what to do. And he must have lost the locker room by now?? And what does McNabb think? "Oh so now you want me back in?"
Can we just be lucky and have both Cowgirls and Eagirls lose today? That's not so much to ask for?


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By Pablo Artal, OSA Fellow
OSA Fellow Pablo Artal has kindly allowed OPN's Bright Futures career blog to republish content from his popular blog Optics Confidential. In his blog, Artal fields questions from students, colleagues and other researchers on science, society and managing a career in optics. For more advice on mastering the peer review process, see our related post on Peer Review 101.
Dear Prof. Artal: I am a postdoc working in physics in an eastern European country. I published several articles in high-impact journals during my Ph.D. thesis. However, the first article I submitted from my new research was rejected. I am disappointed since I believe the research was good (in fact the best I ever did). Moreover, the reasons for the rejection were not convincing. I feel very depressed and I am even thinking about quitting my research career. What can I do? Alexander, Kiev, Ukraine. Research papers, together with conference presentations, are the major outputs in research activities. No research is actually complete until it is published and accessible to the whole scientific community. In addition, careers, grants, reputation and promotions depend on the number and quality of the publications… so if a paper is rejected, it can feel really miserable. But perhaps Alexander would be relieved to know that every scientist had some rejected papers in his or her career. So, first of all, this is not the end, but actually something quite normal. You can be even more relieved to know that there are well-known and important discoveries that were initially rejected! Relax. I am in a good position to address Alexander's question. First, I am a scientist with long experience collaborating with editors and reviewers on my own work. I also serve as editor for two international journals, so I have had to deal with other scientists and, yes, sometimes I must reject their papers.You need to recognize honestly the importance of your research. This is something you can learn from your mentors, and do not be shy about asking your colleagues. In many cases, reviewers and editors are right; perhaps you overestimated your own research. If this is the case, ask for advice and recognize the situation. Plan more experiments, rewrite the paper or add a new model to complete the paper.
In most high-quality journals, you will receive at least two reviews, and most likely you will be asked to revise the manuscript. It is also common in some journals to have a direct rejection based on the large number of manuscript they receive. This argument is quite subjective and difficult to change, so if this is the case of your rejected paper, perhaps the best option is simply to resubmit it to another journal.If you firmly believe the reviews were incorrect, write the editor an appeal letter. In it, you need to demonstrate point by point every detail of the review that you contest. If you are right, the editor should reconsider the decision and eventually your paper may be sent to different reviewers.It is true, however, that in some cases the communication with journals may be quite frustrating for the authors. I can share with you a recent (and bad!) experience that I had. We prepared a manuscript on a topic I believe was quite novel and that provided interesting results with potential applications. The paper was sent to one of the top journals in ophthalmology. We were asked to revise the manuscript on three occasions with very detailed description of every minor change.
After a year and a half of making painstaking revisions, I received a letter from the editor telling me that the paper was rejected because the priority of the paper was low for the journal! You can imagine my reaction. I felt as bad as you may be feeling now. This is in my opinion an example of a bad editorial behavior. If a rejection is to be made on subjective criteria such as space and priority, it should be done as soon as possible.
Address every comment. Of course, it may happen that a paper is rejected after a revision if the authors are not able to address the reviewer's comments. One typical mistake from some authors is to perform no revisions or only very minor ones, ignoring important comments from reviewers. You should always take very seriously any revision requests, and apply the same level of dedication or even more than in the initial preparation of the paper. Prepare a letter where every change and every argument is clearly listed. You do need to address every comment in some way; if you elect not to make a change, state the reason why. Most papers are greatly improved by the revision process, so take advantage of that.It's not always about the science. What can be even most frustrating is when rejections are based on the order in which competing research is submitted to a journal. Several years ago, in a study performed during one of my former student's Ph.D. thesis, we measured the change with age of the aberrations of the cornea. We showed that corneal aberrations increase slightly with age, and that the lens exhibits a more significant change. We reported this first in a conference, but another group followed our idea very quickly, replicated the study and submitted a paper before that we did. A few months later, our work was rejected because the journal already had a similar paper on the topic. This happens sometimes, and it feels bad when it does. In any case, our study was finally published in another excellent journal and has been widely used and cited since then. Don't be too anxious concerning papers. In particular, try to be calm when addressing reviewers and editors. Be firm, but not aggressive. Hopefully the research will be finally published, but if not, it won't be the first time. Every scientist could tell you a similar story about their own rejected manuscripts.
Pablo Artal (email@example.com) is an OSA Fellow and professor of optics at the University of Murcia, Spain. He is an optical and vision scientist with an interest in visual optics, optical instrumentation, adaptive optics, and biomedical optics and photonics.
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Discussion in 'Sports Zone' started by jimmy40, Oct 22, 2012.
you shouldn't lead with your chin
Oklahoma's going to win this game surprisingly easily. Double digits.
This Notre Dame team reminds me of one in 2002, Ty Willingham's first year. They started "strong" by winning their first 8 games, however most of those games were close and Notre Dame didn't look very good in some of those wins.
Going much the same way that 2002 team went, I look for Notre Dame to have serious problems with a program like OU.
better then leading with your butt
What does that have to do with pigskin? :laugh2: I'm a big TCU fan, but it's not because their Christians. :laugh2:
Dallas is an OU fan................GO IRISH!!!!!!!!!!! :laugh1:
again that is even easier given your community showers as a Marine but I will let it slide
You seem to have very personal, intimate knowledge of what kind of showers Marines have... I wonder why?
Not that there's anything wrong with that.
he would not know a Marine until the Marine stomped him into a pile of dog crap
I hate Notre Dame and their pretentious ***es (ownership), go OU, go Big 12!
Doesn't take personal knowledge to know they shower together.
I love hearing that
imagining a 5 year old sitting in the corner holding his breath and having a tantrum
Great! Not only do I hate Notre Dame's pretentious ***es, I hate everything about them. I'm a big Ohio State fan and I even root for Michigan when they play Notre Dame. The Gerry Faust era was my favorite.
Imagine two!
Ohio State?
You want to talk pretentious how about how much of a hypocrit your last coach was?
No, no I don't.
That took off quick.
Golson pissing me off. Keeps "scrammbling" out of the pocket when he doesn't need to.
NICE hit by Teo!
Woudl be nice to see him with a star on his helmet next year...
Wow I'm shocked! Notre Dame is looking dominant out there right now
I may have underestimated the Stoops brothers ability to choke in a big game.


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Rather than hijack others threads about small cell comb, I was hoping someone could shed some light on something I've been wondering about.
With repeated brood cycles, wouldn't those larger cells eventually shrink to small cells with each successive layer of cocoons anyway?
Before mites were a problem, I understood we were to change out old brood comb because these smaller cells weren't as well accepted by the queen.
Thanks for any attempts to update my old lessons.
Thanks, Steve


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Then Saturday brought brunch with my law school homies and some lobster and truffle mac & cheese. Nom nom nom nom nom...
And, of course, Super Bowl Sunday. There was a lot of deliciousness amongst the football snacks. My contribution? Cream cheese stuffed jalapenos wrapped in bacon. I definitely wasn't the healthiest eater this weekend. Oops.
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What do you get when you mix spies, adventure, action and talking cars? There can be only one result: Cars 2! In this hilarious sequel to Disney/Pixar's hit 2006 animated movie Cars, the friendship between racing champ Lightning McQueen (voiced by Owen Wilson) and his tow truck buddy Mater (voiced by Larry the Cable Guy) is put to the test.
It all starts when Sally, McQueen's girlfriend, suggests that McQueen take Mater along to the first-ever World Grand Prix racing competition. McQueen agrees, and soon, the pair are leaving the little town of Radiator Springs and heading off to Japan, Italy and England. But in the middle of the kick-off race in Tokyo, Japan, Mater is accidentally swept up into a secret spy mission—and causes his best friend to lose his first-place finish as a result.
Upset with himself for ruining McQueen's race, Mater decides to go home. Before he makes it onto the plane, however, he's stopped by British spy cars Finn McMissile (Michael Caine) and Holley Shiftwell (Emily Mortimer). Someone is trying to sabotage the World Grand Prix, and they need Mater's help to find out why and who. Now the fate of the entire race lies in his four clumsy wheels.
For the Love of Cars
On June 17, TFK Kid Reporter Taylor Pannell took part in the Cars 2 press day in Hollywood, California. There, she got the scoop behind the movie from the head of Pixar himself, John Lasseter. Lasseter, who also directed Cars 2, says the inspiration for the sequel came from his desire to merge his two loves, the spy genre and his passion for cars, into one movie. "The little boy in me came out during the making of this movie more than any other," Lasseter told TFK.
What kind of advice would Pixar's chief creative officer give to kids who dream of one day working for his company? The most important thing to remember, he says, is that perseverance pays off. "When you start studying the arts, everyone wants to skip past the basic beginning classes and jump to using the cool new computer tools and software," Lasseter says. "People forget that the software will be replaced over time, but there is no replacement for people who have mastered the basics.
TFK also spoke with Larry the Cable Guy, the voice behind the scene-stealing tow truck, Mater. Larry says his experience as a stand-up comedian helped him a lot in this film. Plus, he says, "it's fun to play a part that everyone likes... and Mater gets all the laughs!" Does he think he'll still be doing Mater's voice when he's, say, 85 years old? "I'll do Mater as long as they want me to do Mater," Larry told TFK.
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Without the Giants cutting Cameron Wake in 2005, we would have the best pass rushers in the league without a doubt.
Without Plaxico shooting himself in the leg in the 2008 season, we would of won the Superbowl.
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A Sanctuary on Lake Geneva
The Abbey Resort • Fontana, WI
Escape Kit
- A One-Night Stay for Two in a Resort or Pool View Room with One King Bed
- Or, a One-Night Stay for Two in a Resort or Pool View Room with Two Queen Beds
- Or, a One-Night Stay for Two in a Harbor View Room with One King Bed
- Or, a One-Night Stay for Two in a Harbor View Room with Two Queen Beds
- $25 Food-and-Beverage Credit
- $25 Spa Credit
- Book Unlimited Nights for an Extended Say
The Destination
Tap into a paradise for the senses and indulge in a stay at the vacation retreat that's been a favorite of well-heeled Chicagoans and Milwaukeeans for generations. Silvery waves lap at these sandy shores peppered with historic grand mansions and boating slips that beckon a visit in and of themselves. But the history of grandeur aside, what this year-round respite offers is simple: a quiet sanctuary by soft and restful waters.
The Digs
Celebrating 50 years in hospitality, The Abbey Resort on Lake Geneva is a waterfront property awash in heavenly details. Rustic exposed beams, bright décor, and crisp, white linens that accent each room create a cozy cottage feel, which is complemented by views of either the resort or the pool. Plus, rooms come stocked with plush pillow-top mattresses, Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs. Slip into serenity at the resort's AVANI Spa, complete with a fitness center, aerobics studio, and sauna. Wade in the adults-only AVANI atrium pool for a soothing soak, or work up a sweat during a complimentary fitness class.
The Diversions
For meals, start with an appetizer from The Helm, an intimate cocktail lounge featuring crisp martinis and live musical entertainment. Later, appease your appetite with steaks and chops at Fontana Grill, or with burgers and beers at The Waterfront.
You can connect with your inner child at the Abbey Arcade, then get a taste of the surrounding area with a trip to Apple Barn Orchard and Winery. Adventurous types will love ziplining through the trees with Lake Geneva Canopy Tours.
From sinfully delicious eats to transcendental treatments, this Escape is all about rising out of your relaxation rut and into heavenly bliss.
"We had a great time. Beautiful property, amazing service! Will definitely be back! Bring back another deal!"-- LivingSocial Member
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- Includes one $25 food & beverage credit and one $25 spa credit (credits are not valid toward gratuity, retail or gift cards)
- Credit card information and photo ID is required at check-in; must be 21 or over to check-in
- Not valid for those 16 and under
- Reservation Name must match the name on the traveler's photo identification, which must be presented at check-in. Bookings are non-transferable.
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- 5.5% sales tax, 5% room tax and $12.66/night resort fees are not included and will be collected at time of redemption
- Incidental charges, charges for additional services and gratuity at the hotel property are not included
- No refunds allowed
- Not valid on existing reservations or toward group stays
- Escapes Bookings must be used in a single visit and cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion
- Other standard terms and conditions may apply; visit www.livingsocial.com/terms for more information
- Other conditions apply
Other conditions apply
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Bsquare launches TestQuest 10 to automate test creation and execution for embedded devices and applications
December 19, 2011 by John Day
Filed under News, Design, Product News
Integrated with popular development tools, TestQuest 10 improves product reliability and shortens time-to-market
BSQUARE Corporation announced the availability of TestQuest 10, a new product within the company's test automation technology suite that brings together key strengths of TestQuest Pro for test creation and TestQuest CountDown for test execution, benefiting embedded device and/or application developers, including automakers and suppliers, via more reliable products and shorter development cycles.
"Consumers have decreasing tolerance for anything that doesn't work right, and if they don't like a product, word can spread very quickly," notes John Traynor, Bsquare vice president Products. "The more thoroughly a product is tested prior to launch, the more reliable it's likely to be."


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Boasts 31 Highway MPG and 24 City MPG! This Kia Soul boasts a Regular Unleaded I-4 2.0 L/122 engine powering this Automatic transmission. Wheels: 17" x 6.5J Alloy, Variable Intermittent Wipers, Trip Computer.
This Kia Soul Features the Following Options
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic -inc: active eco system and Sportmatic shifting, Torsion Beam Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs, Tires: P215/55R17, Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks, Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs, Spare Tire Mobility Kit, Smart Device Integration, Single Stainless Steel Exhaust, Side Impact Beams, Seats w/Leatherette Back Material.
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Founded in 1886, Channellock, Inc. is a worldwide leader in the manufacture of high-quality pliers and assorted hand tools. Based out of Meadville, Pa., the company is currently run by the fifth generation of the DeArment family. Channellock, Inc. manufactures more than 120 different sizes and types of pliers and hand tools, and all CHANNELLOCK® pliers are made in the Meadville plants. For more on Channellock's rich company history, visit http://bit.ly/expchl
When I think of Fathers day gifts tools are always the first thing to come to mind. Growing up always watching my dad work on his car and anything else that needed to be fixed to him it wasn't work he did it for fun he loved to work on things I don't have many memories of my dad with out him having some sort of tool in his hand. My husband also likes to work on things not to the extent of my father because he really doesn't have much time to but when he has time hes usually finding something to fix or build, That is why Tools always come to mind. So you can imagine my excitement when Channellock offered for me to review The No.3 Tool roll set . It is awesome! 5 different pliers all in a handy little tool roll so you can keep them all together we are always misplacing tools around here but with them all in the roll they are much easier to find and keep in the same place. My husband was so thrilled when he seen it, he has always loved Channellock tools because they are dependable and made to last. I know we will have this set around for a long time.From plumbing projects to auto repair, Tool Roll No. 3 includes five pliers to help homeowners accomplish a variety of home improvement projects. All of the pliers in this set are Fiercely Made in Meadville, Pa. The tool roll includes:
430 tongue and groove plier
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The largest vessel ever created. This dreadnought was first designed during the infancy of the GTVA, by the Emperor Khonsu II. Its construction took over twenty years, ending with the unveiling of the twelve kilometer starship during a minor skirmish. The Colossus and its 10,000 member crew all perished while valiantly distracting the first Sathanas juggernaut.
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Charming Duplex in Brooklyn
Size1700 ft²
Floor No.
- Family/child friendly
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Parking available
- Balcony/terrace
- Pets allowed
- Internet/WiFi
Accommodation summary
|Fulton St, 11216 New York, United States
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This duplex apartment has a total of 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. On one floor you can find 2 of the bedrooms, the living room, a bathroom and the fully equipped kitchen. On the other floor you will find the Master Bedroom with its attached Master Bath, a private roof deck in the front of the building, and a roof garden in the back. This apartment is perfect for couples who want their own privacy. Examples of some included extra amenities are a 50" HDTV, DVD player, cable TV, desk, PC, printer, web cam, and many more.
Major shopping and restaurants can be found right downstairs if you feel like staying in. If you do feel like a night out on the town however, Downtown NYC is only a 10 minute ride away on the "A" Express.
House rulesPlease complete your guest profile and contact me BEFORE sending your booking request. I would like to know you a little better before I welcome you in my home.
No smoking allowed
|Weekly rate for up to 8 guests
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Reviews of this property
Well equipped apartment in Brooklyn with easy access to a subway and bus. 25 minutes metro ride to Manhattan and appr. 30 minutes to the airport
Great view on a street crossing with few traffic. A place that gave us the feeling to be in New York - more as inhabitors than visitors. Often we were the only white people in street. A good place to start your NYC discoveries from. We enjoyed it!
Internet could have been more powerful. Guests should be able to cope with the noise of the subway.
Host was always available, gentle and helpful.
We would come back!
We were 8 People in the Appartment. Thomas was a great Host...always ready to help if we needed anything.
Great deal! We had everything we needed for the four of us. Thomas and his family gave us a warm welcome and were very heplful.
Great apartment with lots of space and all amenities . And we enjoyed the fridge which was full of goodies on arrival. We give our best recommendations :)
We had an amazing staying at Mulzacs' place. Everything in accordance with the description on the website. Plenty of room and convenient location 3 min walk from Nostrand av. A train station to Manahattan and JFK airport.
Thomas was extremely nice and responded promptly to our requests.
We forgot a set of keys after leaving and he contacted us to made sure we knew it and provided for shipping them to our address back in Italy.
The only minor flaw was the not-so-good cleaningness of the apartment, but this was totally cancelled by the all the others pros as highlighted above.
Strongly reccomended for a 6-8 group of people.
Wonderful stay in a spacious and bright duplex. Thomas is very welcoming and helpful. Anxious to know if all goes well it is listening to us. The fridge was filled with the main arrival.
I have very good memories of this apartment and I'll probably go back.
Everything was perfect. A very good place!
Magnifique séjour dans un duplex spacieux et clair. Thomas est vraiment très accueillant et prévenant. Soucieux de savoir si tout va bien il est à notre écoute. Le frigo était rempli du principal à notre arrivée.
Je garde un très bon souvenir de cet appartement et je vais surement y retourner.
Tout était parfait. Une très bonne adresse !
We thank the Mulzac's for a wonderful stay in Brooklyn, at their apartment. We can recommend this apartment in Brooklyn, it is located super and is just a quick trip from Manhattan by subway. The apartment is so nice, clean, big and has everything you need, towels, bedding, and shampoo, conditioner and soap. The host was very aware of whether we were missing something and helped happily if we had questions. Incredibly nice and so hospitable people. Everything was just right and fine. There is a roof patio which has skyline to Manhattan, where you can see the Empire State building with lights in the evening, very cozy and nice also to be able to sit here and eat. There is also a large grill and cozy lights, chairs and table. They cared for clean towels when the used ones are putting in bag, and they come by and collect them to wash and dry. As well as putting the garbage bags out in the hallway every day, so they will be picked up every day. Down the street, outside where the apartment is located is shopping opportunities and grocery stores all the way down and up the street, and they are all nice to trade with, and also helps happily if we asked for something. So we certainly give 5 stars to the Mulzac appartment and we will happily come back again.
We felt at home in super Thomas'wohnung. The rooms are as described, since 8 people, 6 beds, 2 air beds which were very thick. Fridge was full, plentiful towels, barbecue on the roof terrace almost a must. Supermarket, post office and metro around the corner as well as a variety of snacks. We are now sure that we come back. Travel time to Times Square is the A-Train 25 minutes.
Wir haben uns in Thomas´wohnung super wohl gefühlt. Die Räume sind wie beschrieben, 8 Personen da, 6 Betten, 2 Luftbetten, die sehr dick waren. Kühlschrank war voll, Handtücher ausreichend vorhanden, Grillen auf der Dachterasse quasi ein Muss. Supermarkt, Post und Metro um die Ecke sowie diverse Imbisse. Wir sind schon jetzt sicher, dass wir wiederkommen. Fahrzeit zum Times Square beträgt mit dem A-Train ca. 25 min.
a very nice apartment, with two levels and three bedroom duplex it was possible to maintain the privacy of individuals. The apartment is on the Subway line between Manhattan and JFK, very convenient. The family had Mulzac second left in the fridge and cupboards to provide us some breakfast before having to do the shopping. Nice!
un appartement très agréable; avec les deux niveaux du duplex et ses trois chambres il nous a été possible de maintenir la vie privée de chacun. L'appartement est sur la ligne de Subway entre JFK et Manhattan, très pratique.
La famille Mulzac avait d'autre part remplit le réfrigérateur et les placards pour nous assurer quelques petits-déjeuners avant de devoir faire les courses. Sympa!
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A Spanish footballer who hails from the municipality of Fuentealbilla. Known for his quite absurd passing skills and adeptness at keeping possession, the opposition usually struggle to obtain the ball from him. Iniesta is a higher truth who will most likely shit on the face of your football team.
by G.Campbell November 14, 2009
A Spanish footballer who came from Fuentealbilla, and went to Barcelona's academy La Masia. He started to make a name for himself professionally in the 2010-11 season, after his 2010 World Cup Final goal. Known for his insane vision, finesse, and balance while skilling the crap out of defenders, and being a humble man on the pitch, Iniesta is the whole package. His signature move is "la croqueta".
"Did you see Andres Iniesta pull, that spin move off a PSG defender?"
"Yeah, he totally caught him by surprise!"
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SORRY : it is brought to my attention that it was a bit RUDE of me not to post pics without my helmet!!!! please forgive the hat hair, it has been very hot lately in melbourne !, I did not JUST wake up.
Hey guys , I am proud to say that finally I have gotten accepted at the 501st
TAG Garrison Australia,
It has taken me quite a while to finish the suit and some or most of you have been responsible since you sold me the stuff.
Well I am proud to also be a member which in some way relates to here.
I have and continue to enjoy my time here, and now as well as the 501st forum.
Alittle while ago I started a thread asking for patches and quickly found out that you had to be a member before collecting them or try to purchase or trade.
Well as soon as i logged in to the 501st , it was like a kid at a lolly shop with the merchandise, I tried to put my name down for everything.
Enough boring talk , here are some pics .
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Notes regarding possible questions
Are you willing to Trade vs Sell some of the titles? Not really but if you can come up with a killer offer I may be tempted. Japanese titles get my attention more.
Can I do a local pickup and pay cash instead of doing an online transfer? Sure. If you live in/are visiting Bangalore and want to pick them up I can be reasonable about it and meet you to drop them off or have you pick them up.
Are the codes on the discs used already? I am going to say all of them are.
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Northvision songs or 'NVSC' song 'Hvdil dream', to surpass singers 47 countries of the participants in the competition as well as Lebanon. held a contest 'NVSC', presented by her show James Davenport and Jean Simmons, on site 'YouTube' with the participation of 48 countries. require competition to send each state song represented the songs that are broadcast both on television or radio, but it will be a vote to be to identify the most popular songs in the competition. replaced Lebanon in the first place with the song 'Hvdil dream' Nicole Saba just three points for France, which occupied the second place, while dissolved Sweden in the third place, followed by Azerbaijan, and finally Macedonia in fifth place. participated in the competition of many countries, including Albania, Armenia, Kazakhstan, while the declared Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Malta and Iceland withdrew from the competition .
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Near Seattle, an Iconic Northwest Retreat
Salish Lodge & Spa • Snoqualmie, WA
Escape Kit
- A Two-Night Stay in a Deluxe King Room or River View King Room
- $50 Spa Treatment Credit
- $25 Dining Credit
The Destination
It's nearly impossible not to fall in love with the postcard-perfect mountain setting of Snoqualmie Falls—which is why it's no surprise that this romantic spot is also one of Washington's top wedding destinations. Fed by the rushing Snoqualmie River, the 268-foot precipice is flanked by lush evergreens that look dreamlike in the hazy morning mists that veil the wildlife-rich woods. While man has made the spot a popular tourist destination, the natural rusticity of the place has been maintained by carefully planned hiking trails and outdoor picnic areas.
The Digs
Enveloped in lush forest atop the famous cascades, the Salish Lodge & Spa is a distinctly Northwest retreat. Bid farewell to work and settle in high above the Snoqualmie Falls, half an hour outside of Seattle, where the cozy confines of your Deluxe Room—fireplace, oversize jetted tub for two, and plush sheets and pillows—await your arrival. Call an end to the day by wrapping yourself in the cozy embrace of 320-thread-count sheets and goose-down bedding—kind of like the iconic evergreen forests that wrap the Salish Lodge & Spa in their firs.
The Diversions
Tempted to snuggle up all day and take in the marvelous view of the grounds from your room? Don't forget that adventure beckons just outside. Discover the region on a hiking, mountain biking, or fly-fishing trip. Before your muscles start to grumble, schedule an appointment for a signature Tranquility Massage or an Essential Beauty Break facial, replete with scents of citrus and garrigue, at the lodge's luxurious and award-wining spa.
At The Dining Room, which OpenTable reviewers give 4.5 stars for its exquisite cuisine (think locally sourced, seasonal ingredients) and breathtaking views, not to mention its extensive wine list, the chefs employ indigenous cooking techniques to prepare a variety of dishes. Guests will also want to check out The Attic—a fully renovated dining space that serves up fresh-made pizza from its wood-fired oven, the perfect complement to the lodge's own Salish Honey Ale.
"The room was great—jetted tub, great pillows, fireplace, places to lounge, art and photographs on the walls, and quiet. The restaurant and the Attic: Food was perfect at both... We had a wonderful time!"-- LivingSocial Member
"In the cozy and more casual Attic bistro, you can still sample fine Northwest wines and views of the falls beneath the eaves."-- Read Fodor's Review of the Salish Lodge & Spa
the fine print
- Credit card information and photo ID is required at check-in
- Reservation Name must match the name on the traveler's photo identification, which must be presented at check-in. Bookings are nontransferable.
- Escapes Bookings are only valid for the date(s) purchased and may not be exchanged or redeemed for any other dates; Escapes Bookings are subject to forfeiture
- Escapes Bookings expire on the date(s) purchased and times indicated on the Confirmation Email. You must redeem your Escapes Booking on the date(s) purchased and times indicated on the Confirmation Email
- Must be 21 years of age or older to check in
- Valid for up to 2 guests
- Taxes/resort fees not included and payable to the property
- Incidental charges, charges for additional services and gratuity at the hotel property are not included
- Spa treatment credit valid toward any 50-Minute service or longer (excludes nail services and retail purchase)
- No refunds allowed
- Not valid on existing reservations or room block stays
- Escapes Bookings must be used in a single visit and cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion
- Other conditions apply
Other conditions apply
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• Cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion
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Sharing my love of all things shabby, thrifty, crafty and cheap! Formerly known as One Cheap B*tch.
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Sew Happy
I really love this great French-y image from The Graphics Fairy. I printed the image onto my fabric and then just sewed and stuffed. I printed it out in a 5x7 size so I was able to get two images onto the fabric. Kind of like two for the price of one! I'm wondering, though, if some of you sewing pros can tell me what I'm doing wrong on some of my pillows. They doesn't always seem to come out even. Sometimes they have what I can only describe as "wings"?!
I used the same fabric plus another I bought from Fabric.com a few months ago for these pin cushions. I just love the way they look in the vintage jello molds. I added some French script to give them a French-y touch. For these, I used a plate to cut my circles and then just stitched the fabric leaving two ends long. When I was done stitching all around, I pulled the ends together, tied, added my stuffing and then hot glued them to my molds.
I have added a few other new petite pillows to my Etsy shop too.
Linking to Between Naps on the Porch: Met Monday and The Graphics Fairy: Brag Monday.
15 comments:
- About Me said...
Jeanine, I just love your lil' pillow. I'm with you, I LOVE that graphic and it looks sweet on that fabric. SO cute : )
~ Deanna
PS ... guess who I'm gonna meet in March. The Yanks. I can NOT wait. Going with a friend to a spring training game who works for the paper so I'm gonna get to go in the dugout. 1 thing checked off my bucket list : )
- January 22, 2012 at 2:21 PM
- sissie said...
Hi Jeanine,
I love your sweet graphics pillow and the little pin cushions. Love the way you used the jello molds.
I sometimes end up with those wings on my pillows too. I guess we could round off the edges and then put the filler inside. I wouldn't worry about it though because they look great.
- January 22, 2012 at 3:22 PM
- Amanda said...
The pillows are just gorgeous, great job
- January 22, 2012 at 3:26 PM
- Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...
These came out nice! How is your printer holding up or are you using one just for fabric now? I think I have an old one here that I'm thinking about asking M to hook up for me to try this. I am so afraid to feed it through our everyday printer {especially since he needs to use it for work}.
- January 22, 2012 at 4:37 PM
- Okio B Designs said...
Don't use your everyday printer! Too risky! I use an old one (inkjet) and once in a while it will get jammed but so far the fabric has not broken it. Of course now that I just said that...
- January 22, 2012 at 4:55 PM
- acorn hollow said...
such a soft pretty color.
- January 22, 2012 at 5:38 PM
- Susan @ homeroad.net said...
It must have been a pincushion kind of weekend... I love your little french ones! I made some from a cable knit sweater and old molds too! (Posting next month) Great minds sure think alike!
- January 22, 2012 at 5:54 PM
- ourlifeinaclick.blogspot.com said...
That pillow looks so high end! Love it and the pin cushions are adorable!!!
- January 23, 2012 at 6:21 AM
- WhyCuzICan said...
Darling, as usual Okio B! Love the printing on printed fabric too!
Visiting via: BRAG MONDAY at GraphicsFairy,
~Suzanne in NW Illinois at WhyCuzICan
- January 23, 2012 at 6:34 AM
- pollyspaper said...
Oh my goodness I just love that pillow. Makes me wish I had a cottage with a front porch swing to display it on. Your pin cushions are lovely : )
- January 23, 2012 at 6:41 AM
- Judy @ In His Grip said...
Wow, I really like these pillows. I just might have to go over to Graphics Fairy and grab some of that frenchy stuff too.
- January 23, 2012 at 7:35 AM
- laxsupermom said...
I just love the Graphics Fairy! Your pillow and pin cushions look terrific! Thanks for sharing.
- January 23, 2012 at 8:38 AM
- Beth said...
That is such pretty fabric!! It makes such chic pillows and how cute are the pincushions?!! My word!
- January 23, 2012 at 5:17 PM
- Jill said...
What beautiful cushions - love the fabric - and the idea of using old jello moulds for pincushion holders!
I would love if you came over and linked this project to my weekly Round Tuit party at:
Have a great week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
- January 23, 2012 at 6:17 PM
- julie - eab designs said...
Hi Jeanine, Thanks for your visit to my blog today. I'm happy to hear you liked my little linen bunnies. I may try and add some to my shop if my bridal orders ease up a bit to allow me some extra creating time. I'm happy to have discovered your blog. I adore the fabric on these pin cushions and pillow. I had to laugh when I read the part about the "wings" on the pillows. This has always bothered me too! I did find a link on the web that discusses solutions to this problem. I hope to have a go at it when I sew some pillow covers later this week. Here is the link: http://sewing.about.com/od/pillows/ss/How-to-Prevent-Protruding-Corners-on-Pillows.htm
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Now who is going to disagree with Roger?
This is awesome, the media and true fans of this franchise need to continue to pile on Jerry. If it continues he will have no choice. Hope this is just the beginning.
Sure he has a choice. It is his team. To think we can tell him what to do is naive.
Jerry will continue doing what he does until one thing happens: fans stop going to the games and stop buying Cowboy merchandise. In other words, until it hits him hard in the pocket.
Hard to imagine it being worse.
IRVING, Texas -- Count "Captain Comeback" among those who think Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones needs to shed some of his duties and delegate more authority in the team's front office.
"Jerry is trying real hard," Hall of Fame quarterback Roger Staubach said Friday on the Mike & Mike Show on ESPN Radio. "He goes back to the old days when they won three Super Bowls. I think the formula is he's got to find a medium ground and delegate more authority."
Earlier this week, when asked if he'd ever step down as general manager, Jones said there was "no way that I would be involved here and not be the final decision-maker on something as important as players. ... It's been a debated thing, but it's just not going to happen."
The Cowboys are 3-5 heading into a seemingly must-win game against the Philadelphia Eagles (3-5) on Sunday afternoon, and Staubach thinks the criticism of Jones would only increase with a loss. (end)
NYC - The "formula" is for us to get a real football GM in there and let Jerry get his PT Barnum on...
Even if he did appoint another GM I think the person would just be a figurehead and JJ's puppet. Jones would still be calling the shots behind the scenes.
Leave a lot of seats empty at home games. I know it won't happen but that is how you get across to a franchise that the fan base is not happy with what is going on. There is an article on nfl.com about Jones' perception of the Cowboys.
This guy has one giant ego if he thinks he knows how to build a winning franchise.
I could build the Cowboys into a winner way faster than Jones could. I won't but I could!! lol
Jerry read the article and went into "there's a chance" mode.
If this is not seen as a wake up call to Jerry, we might as well move on.
I've been waiting on it for years.
You have two choices. Allow Jerry to destroy the team and keep it that way year after year while receiving no flak for it or you can make that experience as miserable as possible for him. He should be asked every day about hiring a real GM. He should hear it from the fans on a regular basis. It needs to be a constant rallying cry so that he spends a portion of each day dealing with it.
Will it make a difference? I don't know but that's not the point. You boo and hate Redskins, Giants and Eagles for being our on field rival. For trying to prevent us from getting back on top. Surely the guy who single-handedly destroyed this team and keeps them down for his own ego deserves the same type of treatment. He's done more damage than any rival ever has.
For years nobody ever wanted to ask Jerry about this. Then when they did, he'd spout off this my role has never changed nonsense and was allowed to get away with it. Nobody ever offered a rebuttal. Oh, he's getting mad....better drop this line of questioning. It's good to see some progress in this area. Hold his feet to the flame. We've had enough of his nonsense. We see through his con. The team's hurting, Jer....and your usual BS won't cut it this time.
Well said.
hope the story never dies, I love seeing him squirm
I hate Jerry Jones with a bloody passion but this would apply whomever owned the team. I'd do the same and so would everyone here if they owned the team.
I don't think the problem is him signing off on every decision as long as its from an ownership and financial standpoint and not him playing fantasy football
I wonder how Roger knows how much Jerry delegates?
Is this again all from reading media reports? Let me guess.....Rodger has some great friends still on the team.......after how many years being retired?
Once again ....its a opinion from a former player looking in....probably reading the same mediot crap we have for years.
I love how former players state a opinion when they have no real proof on how much Jerry delegates or not. I dont think Rodger has ever been in Jerry meetings with coaches and scouts.....or in a war room during the draft...etc...
The hate for Jerry is just too funny......must be jump on Jerry week.......Next week...Romo?
Please put down the Jerry Kool-aid.


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Ida Idayu, B. M. and Maryam Ashayer, Soltani and Amin, Enayati and Aliakbarian, H. and Ameri Mahabadi, Hossein and Mahmoud, Moghawemi (2010) Application of electromagnetic waves as a solution to some agricultural problems. Egyptian Journal of Biological Pest Control, 20 (1). pp. 79-84.


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Chef Jason Knapp bested Chef Bonner Cameron Tuesday night for the title of 2012 Diamond Chef Arkansas.
More than 650 people attended the fast-faced culinary competition, sponsored by the Pulaski Technical College Foundation to raise money for the college's Arkansas Culinary School. The event raised an estimated $189,000.
The evening included a reception, dinner, and a live auction, but the event really heated up at center stage where Knapp, executive chef for Aramark at the University of Central Arkansas, and Cameron, executive chef at Ya-Ya's Euro Bistro, started their kitchen showdown in the Wally Allen Ballroom at the Statehouse Convention Center. Knapp is also a former executive chef at Pulaski Tech's Big Rock Bistro.
Diamond Chef followed the format of the popular Iron Chef series. Each chef and his two sous-chefs had 60 minutes to prepare three dishes using the surprise ingredient - ostrich eggs - announced just minutes before the competition's start.
The chefs' culinary creations were judged on plate presentations, creativity and taste. Judges included Master Chef John Johnstone, Master Chef Peter Timmins, and Chef Paul Bash. Chef Edward Hornyak, corporate executive chef for Performance Food Group, served as technical judge.
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pittsports87 wrote:Malkamaniac wrote:I can't help it, you fail. Sorry. I laid out the plan at the end, that could have nabbed atleast 1-2 more. However you keep thinking the nexus is a ruff and tough group and finishing moves form the early 90's mix in.
Yeah, didn't you tell the village to target bhaw and relentel?
I thought for sure I was next target after that. Thought I was as good as dead in the day with no talk, and then used my day protect in the next day phase when I survived, but was forgotten about I guess.
Really great play by redwill. Kudos, as I never suspected him. ps87 yes, but not him.


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You don't need my permission. What I meant by feel free, was in good conscience, and honesty. After you've fully educated your customers since you are very passionate about that.
"Thinking Inside The Box"
promise i'm not trying to play gotcha here, but i have raised this question a time or two and no one has touched it yet.
the question is 'how benign (or not) to the colony is just the practice of keeping them in a hive?'
maybe a good topic for a new thread.......
journaling the growth of a treatment free apiary started in 2010. 20+/- hives
Let's start new threads instead of keeping this one going.
Regards, Barry
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journaling the growth of a treatment free apiary started in 2010. 20+/- hives
I generally don't like to post our powerpoint slides...they are just the outline for a talk, and are easy to misinterpret. This is a version of what we talk about to bee clubs when they want to hear about treatment free beekeeping. There is too much here for me to commit to answering every question, or clarify every point...it is generally done in 1.5 hours, but probably deserves 4.
Very nice, Dean!
One question. Your definitioin excludes feeding with sugar syrup. As a first year beekeeper this year, I had to feed a late summer cutout. I had no honey available for feeding, so of course I used sugar. My preference is to avoid feeding whenever possible and to feed honey, if necessary, but it just wasn't possible. I don't feel like I am breaking any treatment free standards by feeding these bees sugar syrup. Have I violated your principles by doing this?
We don't feed sugar. We recommend that a new package should be fed sugar...I would say the same for a late season cutout that needs food. We use honey for these things (packages this year each got a deep frame of honey), but unless you have your own honey to use, I don't recommend it.
Again, there are simply too many things that are only hinted at in the slides to address them all, or to address them in depth. ...my intention of posting it is mostly to show that in order to discuss what we are doing, you really need 4 hours...unless you can talk real fast ...and that what we are talking about is far, far from "toss 'em in a box and leave 'em alone".


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Will recreational pot shops hurt tourism?
Questions about recreational pot shops
MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo - Recreational pot shops are not operational yet in Colorado, but could be in a city near you next year. Manitou Mayor Marc Snyder told us, "While we want to honor our voters and want to welcome new businesses, I'm very concerned about us being overrun and being the Mecca for marijuana." El Paso County Commissioners have already banned recreational pot shops in unincorporated areas of the county and Colorado Springs city leaders are leaning that way, too.
Manitou is a a tourist heaven and some people I spoke to put in their two cents worth about a recreational pot shop. Carl Baldwin from Texas told me, "You always like to see this country and we will probably come here one time, but whether we return or not might be another question." Carl's wife Shirley said, "If you want to make everything legal you won't need a police force, right?"
Monica Matous from Houston said, "If they want to do it, that's fine with me." Her friend Randi Flaw who is from Colorado Springs said, "I'm okay with it. I think the state should make money on it."
Reza Hassani is the owner of the soon to be open, only medical marijuana dispensary in Manitou. He has a nearby dispensary in Old Colorado City. He said tourists have already been asking for product, "In two hours I had eight or nine people come in from out of state, but of course I'm not allowed to sell it to them. I think recreational pot shops would be great for the city for business and for job creation. The busier we are, the more people we can hire."
Tuesday night, Mayor Snyder and City Council will hear a full briefing by the Manitou City Attorney about recreational pot shops.


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It shows he's a UFA in 2014 AND that he has a 2 year contract here:
Sounds like the second year may be voidable
EDIT: Apparently his 2 year contract reference was with the Jets.
Never argue with an idiot. They will only bring you down to their level and beat you with experience. MB Rule # 1
Right now I'd say Conner, but you have to let them compete for it next year regardless.
Connor as he is healthier
You can see linebackers wince when it is time to take on Conner, he is a guard in the backfield. Terminator all day, every day.
No one should lose their job to injury. Hyno is our dude and Connor filled in admirably. It comes down to camp and preseason.


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NFL Players Not Wearing Cups? That's Nuts
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It seems more than a bit odd that, according to a probing piece in The New York Times, players do not protect those delicate, tender, highly sought-after jewels. Seriously, though: no cups? That's astonishing. I mean, they wear equipment to protect every other area. Why be more protective of the kidneys than the cookies? More protective of the noggin than the nuggets?


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Harry Reid: Town-hall protesters are "evil-mongers"
posted at 2:41 pm on August 13, 2009 by Allahpundit
It's his own coinage, as nasty and awkward as the man himself. And like a two-year-old who's just crapped on the carpet, he's curiously proud of it.
Harry Reid, the Senate majority leader, was having second thoughts – or was he? – about the way he had characterized people who are disrupting town halls with "lies, innuendo and rumor," and not letting others speak. They are, he said, "evil-mongers."
A day after tossing out the term "evil-mongers" in the closing speech of his annual clean energy conference, Reid was alternating between pride in his coinage and knowing that he probably should be trying to defuse, not escalate, the turmoil erupting at town meetings across the country on health care reform.
"It was an original with me. I maybe could have been less descriptive," Reid said. He also said, "I doubt that you'll hear it from me again." But a few minutes later, he couldn't resist a sardonic little joke. "I feel I haven't done anything to embarrass them," Reid said of his children. "Except maybe call somebody an evil-monger."
Mind you, this is a guy who's up for reelection next year and whose unfavorable rating already stands at 50 percent. I'd love to see the internal polling that's convinced him and Baron Hill that egregiously demonizing protesters — whom more Americans are sympathetic to than not — is a sure path to victory. Consider this further proof, though, that William McGurn was right in dubbing ObamaCare the left's new religion, with protester-heretics now officially deemed "evil" for shouting about it. Exit question: Isn't this actually the left's line on the right in all policy disagreements? Pick any issue you like, foreign or domestic, and liberal conventional wisdom has some nefarious explanation available for the conservative position. Warmongering, racism, exploiting the poor, "controlling women's bodies" — you name it, they've got an "evil" ulterior motive to account for it. I wonder why it took Reid this long to drop the E-bomb. He must really want to win this debate.
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The problem with diagnosing parasitic mite syndrome is that the mites which do all the damage are long gone by spring when you find a dead hive.
The typical course of events in a healthy hive is for them to build up in the fall, cluster without brood until the days start getting longer and it starts to warm up in late January (at least here in southern Indiana, dates will vary with lattitute and altitude). Once spring is on the way, the queen will start laying a fairly small batch of brood, and really take off once pollen and nectar start coming in, which usually means late Feb/early March here.
In a hive heavily parasitized by varroa mites, the bees are infected with several female laying mites per cell in the fall when winter bees are being raised in somewhat smaller numbers than typical summer brood, with the result that they are often deformed by both being fed on by too many mites and sickened or deformed by the various virus diseases the mites are vectors for. The emerging winter bees are neither as well feed nor as well developed as un-parastitized bees, with the result that they die off early in winter instead of living until late spring, and are also protein deficient. This combination causes excessive losses of bees during the brood break -- the mites tend to die off then, so you don't see them any more -- and then later in winter when brood laying commences, the cluster is too small to support enough bees. Protein deficient bees starve trying to feed the brood, the cluster is too small and shrinks more, so they die of cold along with the brood.
If there are still significant numbers of phoretic mites in the hive, the emerging brood will be deformed, but the real key to diagnosis is the presence of mite droppings in the form of small white specks in the brood nest. When the cluster is too small, they cannot clean all the cells properly and the white specks persist after the bees are gone.
There is nothing you can do to save the hive after September, because the damage has been done by then. You must do a complete mite count (sugar roll, ether roll, maybe powdered sugar drop) to see, and if you see more than a couple mites, treat. You must have very low mite counts when winter bees are developing or they won't make it through the winter.
Inadequate pollen reserves will produce the same results, but you won't have mite droppings in the brood cells in that case, and often have low bee population in the fall.
The strain of bees doesn't have much to do with this problem -- Russians are supposed to be much more mite resistant, but will still die from protein deficiency or a large mite population if they don't manage the mites well.
The OP didn't have a pollen deficiency, so it's much more likely the immediate cause was mites. Could also be a weak queen or bad genetics, hard to tell.


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Lock 7 In Niskayuna, NY Is A Fun Springtime Attraction [AUDIO]
Spring is here in the Capital Region. Can you think of a nicer place to be than upstate NY during this time of year? There's always a ton of things to do around these parts. But I'm going to add one more to your already overloaded plate-the local Locks comprising of the historic Erie Canal System