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I also think he has the tools to be a MLB at the next level but I feel like he is going to be available at 19 but that been said don't think the Giants are willing to spend the a first for him.
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Don't think it's a dying breed . just that the gmen suck at picking linebackers. Williams is the last decent one they pick in a long time. This yr I hoping for Kevin Red**** of UNC in the 2nd rd. Think he is very underrated.
While more teams are switching to a 34, the collegiate ranks are still dominated by the 4-3, albeit in multiple hybridized schemes. I think you'll prboably see more teams switching to the 43 in the NFL though.
The 43 LB position isn't a dying breed, but possibly an evolving one. I think the position that will change the most is the sam, where teams may favor more speed as a containment player over a stacked run stuffer in order to counter team's passing attacks and the new breed of TEs. I think the perception of lack of MLB talent has more to do with the fact that it doesn't carry the positional value of pass rushers and corners in the early rounds. I think we're even starting to see the recent trend of high picks on safeties tempering a bit.


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i have just made the sauce for Jamies Simple Baked Lasagne from the Jamies Dinners book. The sauce smells and tastes divine, BUT it is very very liquid.. too liquid to put into a lasagne... I have put it on the gas hobs, lid off to try and reduce, but please tell me if I am doing something very obviously wrong, or any advice on what to do next.
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that's funny!
I make lasagnes for work and i make a red sauce: first i fry some bacon lardons ( just some streaky bacon, thats best and cut into little strips fry them off so they are quite well done i add some onion an fry that off then some mushroom and fry that off then add garlic paste too, i leave that just on a light heat while i get the other bot ready which is tin toms, tom paste, roasted red and yellow peppers, salt pepper and i like to add italian seasoning which i just buy ready mixed but it consists of
dried basil
dried marjoram
dried oregano
dried sage (half as much as the others)
I add it all together and let it simmer for about twenty minutes then cook the mince and mix it together and simmer for about 15 mins.
Now i used to make bechamel quite well but i spoke to an italian chef who said no no no lol he said which i now do.... a layer of cream on the bottom and sprinkle a handful of GRATED mozza cheese then a layer of pasta then a layer of meat layer of pasta then if you wante to a little cream and cheee again then pasta then meat blah blah then the top once you have layered pasta on the meat redo the cream and mozza cheese, add a little cheddar and i put a little red leiscester cheese too to make it look mwah
once cooked sprinkle with a little parsley
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just realised this was 3 yrs ago!!! lol!!!! well that long reply above wasnt worth it!!! a bit late!!! lol
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That's ok! It's always nice when some of the old threads pop up.
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Hi Pastamaker,
I know this post was 4 years ago! It's a really good question, would make a great story!
I am currently working on Jamie's brand new YouTube Channel which is launching in January 2013. Could you send me a email via this forum so I can get in touch with you directly regarding how we might be able to use some of your great questions on the channel?


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Whatever your race — and whatever you think of his résumé, or his politics, or his yen for tax-cheating cabinet nominees — Barack Obama's arrival in the Oval Office is something to celebrate. A barrier is shattered! Racism's foul legacy recedes! Martin Luther King's vision of a colorblind America is closer than ever!
So I kind of hate to ask the question — but I'm going to ask it anyway: isn't all this self-congratulation over the installment of our first black president just a little bit misleading? And by abetting it, isn't Obama — who before the election embraced a far more complicated racial heritage — playing a bit of an identity-politics shell game?
Before you call me a killjoy or a crank, remember: the question of how best to characterize Obama's racial composition has been hotly debated ever since this son of a black man from Africa and a white woman from Middle America first emerged as a legitimate presidential contender — and took every opportunity to remind us that he was the son of a white woman from Middle America and a black man from Africa. (That theme just disappeared altogether in the past few feel-good weeks.) In November 2006, for example, Stanley Crouch argued, in the New York Daily News, that "other than color, Obama . . . does not . . . share a heritage with the majority of black Americans, who are descendants of plantation slaves." This distinction, Debra Dickerson subsequently argued at salon.com, helped make Obama more palatable to white voters. ("You're not embracing a black man, a descendant of slaves," Dickerson said of Obama's white supporters. "You're replacing [that symbolic American black man] with an immigrant of recent African descent of whom you can approve without feeling either guilty or frightened.")
Such critics had their detractors: in a February 2007 Time rebuttal, for example, Ta-Nehisi Coates dismissed them as "small-minded racists." But discussion of Obama's racial bona fides continued. That September, Jesse Jackson criticized Obama for neglecting the plight of the Jena Six, complaining that Obama was "acting like he's white." (The restraint Jackson showed in not using the term "Oreo" was lacking when, a bit closer to the election, he was videotaped saying he wanted to "cut [Obama's] nuts off.")
And as recently as October 2008, New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof was still wrestling — albeit from a guilty-white-liberal perspective — with the problem of how best to describe Obama's background. "Presumably," Kristof blogged, "the origin of the convention of referring to anyone of part black ancestry as black was rooted in racism and economics. . . . If a convention has such unsavory origins, should we still adhere to it?"
Good question. But over the past three months, the ambiguity and complexity that once marked discussions of Obama's race yielded to a simplistic new orthodoxy: the president is either black or African-American. End of story.
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EXEPTIONAL:Luxury bedroom in the center of Paris, including breakfast.
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This very beautiful 2nd floor "Haussmannien" flat, (lift) was recentely completely renoved, in pure french classical style.It si 165m2 total space.
Beautiful ancient cealings (3M35 high) and floors (wood), old withe marble chimney, but also modern design and comfort in the bathrooms and toilets.You will appreciate to stay in one of the most luxurious districts in Paris. Many restaurants, and shops arround.easy access to the mueums and theaters by metro, bus or even walking.
The owner of the apartment has put a lot of effort to ensure your optimal comfort.
-The 23m2 blue bedroom, is calm and nicely furnished with a double bed (140X200), antiques, and a beautifull carpet. A marble table and two armchairs are as a small living room corner. There is a private modern bathroom next, with multi-jet shower, and private wc too.
Possibility to add another bedroom with private bathroom; particular conditions to ask.
Internet connexion with wifi.
For one or two people. airbed available for a child or another person, 25 euros charged. No smoking or animals
French Breakfast with croissants, french bred and home made jams, served in the dining room by the hostess.
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great place to stay!
catherine was so kind and it makes my journey so comfortable :) thanks !!!
transportation is fantastic (i can go anywhere by metro/ bus) ,
breakfast was so delicious
Besides a small booking issue which was in no way the hostess' fault, I had a wonderful time at Catherine's gorgeous home. She really made me feel most welcome and offered wonderful advice for a first time Paris visitor. I would definitely recommend her lovely home to anyone looking for beauty in the heart of the city. Everything was so close or located in a reasonable distance to her home. I will most assuredly stay there again when I go back.
Just got back from almost 2 weeks of traveling in Europe - and I stayed here for 5 nights.
This place is amazing. High ceiling, beautiful furnitures, and renovated bathrooms just as the pictures depict - or even better than the pictures. You're renting 1 room in a big apartment, which was even better for me as you get to enjoy breakfast in the dining room, which was also beautifully decorated. The location is also great for travelers, as it's 1-2 mins away from Saint-Lazare station. Printemps dept store was in walkable distance, 5-10 mins of walking. Catherine was very helpful and kind to help me plan out my visit in Paris, and I loved the breakfast, especially her home-made strawberry jam. This was the place to be for a Parisian experience - it was just as I've imagined.
Few cons if I have to mention: 1. floors are squawky, as it's an old building from 19th century, but I eventually fell in love with them as well. 2. the room is facing a road where cars occasionally pass by; curtains are not black-outs, so the room is not completely dark if you're concerned. Also it isn't going to be dead-silence as there's only 1 window between the road and the room.
To sum it up, it was an amazing stay, and I would definitely love to revisit and recommend it to my friends if I go back to Paris - and I'll do so soon!
Tip: Please remember to take the passcode in the lobby - I forgot to carry it with me on my first day of arrival, and I had to panic for a few minutes.
This is the place to stay if you want an exeptional Paris experience!
Catherine is a very welcoming and service minded lady. She is friendly but discrete and offers helpful tips for your stay if you need it. The room was beautiful, spacious and a quiet retreat to return to after a long day in the Paris sun. The apartment lies in one of the best parts of town and it is possible to walk to Montmartre, Eiffel Tower and Louvre to mention a few. Good shopping, a safe environment and easy access to public transportation was also very nice. We give the very best recommendations!
We had a fantastic weekend in Paris, thanks to our hostess Catherine. A beautiful apartment in a beautiful location. In style. We loved it. We like to come again. Thank you Catherine!
As elegant and charming as her beautiful apartment, Catherine was a wonderful host. She was able to give us directions for the three trains from Orly airport for our arrival, and to suggest and direct us to the nearby Roissy bus to Charles de Gaulle airport when we left. Unfortunately we were only able to stay for just one night, but what a fitting and memorable way to complete our holiday! Catherine takes pride in presenting her home in the best way, including a delicious European breakfast.
We enjoyed our stay at Catherines apartment. The place was very nice and located very central. Catherine is the perfect host, and a loving person!
I can fully recommend to rent the room in catherines flat, because everything is just perfect: a charming hostess, a beautiful furnished room (with an amazing "rainfall-shower"), a small breakfast for a good start into the day and last but not least: catherines flat is in the perfect situation (metro and train station directly in front of the door, but at the same time the flat is perfectly quiet). Not to mention the great shopping possibilities just around the corner! To say it short: do not hesitate, book the room now!!!
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The purpose of my blog is to open a discussion, provide helpful tips for other newcomers and Tri-Valley transplants, and to make transitions less complicated. Feel free to comment or share this blog with others. The more, the merrier! Newbies: do not be shy. Ask your questions and I'll help you in two shakes of a lamb's tail. Or someone else will. Unkind and spiteful commenters will be routinely plagued by a sent video of myself singing (I cannot sing). My goals are to make our lovely, vibrant community easier to navigate.
I'd never stepped foot on Northern California soil before flying out with my husband to look for homes. Here is what I knew about Northern California:
1) It was sunny – a lot.
2) My husband's job was in a city called Sunnyvale.
3) The cost of living vastly outweighed our small-town living in Cleveland. Not exactly a sunny thought.
4) We were going to be living on the other side of the country. According to my Italian mother, I might as well be living on the sun – because that's how far away I'd be from her.
We scoured areas and communities within the vicinity of Sunnyvale – but to no avail. Seriously? I liked a good shag carpet – but not one that still had cigarette ashes mashed into its fibers from the Nixon era. I loved food, but didn't want to be so close to another house that I could reach over and grab my neighbor's fries off their plate from my kitchen window. Where would we find a place that wasn't too urban, but not exactly located in the middle of cow pastures and tumbleweeds? Were our expectations raised too high to even believe that we had any options when buying in California? Our criteria was simple, to choose a house that was:
1) Near great schools.
2) Within a thriving community.
3) A place that was both a little bit country and a little bit… not.
4) A place with a decent (i.e., bearable) commute to Sunnyvale.
Did such a community exist? Would we just end up renting a condo? It was looking bleak. We'd have to expand our search to some town called, Pleasanton. Pleasanton, we were told, was a great city to look for potential homes.
We found our realtor, a great guy who knew the area better than most because he was a long-time Pleasanton resident. Bill Wells, of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate/Tri Valley Realty, drove us around, describing each little nook and cranny of the town and each little nuance between 'that' neighborhood and 'this' neighborhood. For a good idea of the different neighborhoods within Pleasanton, The Gamache Team of realtors put together a useful site that describes each neighborhood in Pleasanton by color-coded districts. Click here for a view. As Bill described the rich history of P-Town and repeatedly told us how much people loved living in this city, I had to believe that there was more to this little town than was meeting my sheltered, Midwest girl's eyes.
I waited for someone to tell me that P-town only looked perfect from the outside, and that there was in fact a seedy underbelly of P-town peeps raring to pop out as soon as we signed on the dotted line. I waited for someone to confess that in fact the schools were beefing up their spotless reviews and possibly forcing their students to pretend that they loved being a student at {insert Pleasanton school name here}. Every time I spoke with someone about Pleasanton (P-Town) – their eyes would light up and the gushing would begin. I'd try to instead talk about wineries, theatre, music… vacuuming – anything else to get these P-Town-obsessed people to stop their frenzied talk about their hometown and come clean. This was too surreal. They, the locals, were all in on the ploy to get us to move to this wonderfully perfect place, I surmised. This was all one big cover up, just like the movie: The Stepford Wives – a seemingly perfect society hiding a deep, dark secret. Paranoia was setting in. P-town could not really be as perfect as everyone said it was, could it?
We flew home. I was ready to stay put in Ohio and suffer blistering winters, gray skies year-round, the sinking economy, potholes at every turn, and bad sports teams (kidding!). We landed in a humid-thick thunderstorm and drove home. We slumped our luggage down. What next? We would have to decide to either stay in Ohio until we could find a place, or rent in California. Our phone rang. It was our friendly realtor, Bill Wells. "We have a house that just came on the market – and I think you are going to like it."
I flew out by myself. The plan was to meet with Bill and see the house. Everything was smooth sailing so far. Before we met, I walked around downtown for a little bit. People walking along the sidewalks were still smiling. How could they have known I was going to be visiting again? I walked past the Rose Hotel. John Madden, Pro Football Hall of Famer, was the proud owner of this little gem. I wondered why Mr. Madden would love this quiet town so much. Mr. Madden would not dare live in a town that was hiding a deep, dark secret, would he? My feet kept walking past restaurants, tree-lined streets, people-filled parks and lovingly maintained homes. The locals all smiled and waved everywhere I turned. They were not expecting me to be there, so they did not have time to properly prepare to fool me into thinking this was the perfect town. I tricked them. I came back. Unannounced. But things never changed. The daily happenings were still - happening. Kids playing soccer, swimming, biking, laughing. Adults strolling at a carefree pace. Life was very, very pleasant indeed.
The house our realtor found for us was quite cozy. And quite perfect. My husband and kids wanted to know what I thought. I stood at the window and looked outside. "I love the house. I love it here." I realized then that my eyes probably took on the same glow as those I'd recently accused of being P-Town obsessed. But, they were right. This town had heart. This town was perfect. This town was a place we would easily be able to call 'home.'
Stay tuned for the next blog in Kelly's series of New Beginnings blogs! You can also connect with Kelly by email: [Web Link firstname.lastname@example.com] or Twitter: @jkgullo.
a resident of Livermore
on Sep 12, 2013 at 11:54 am
I hope you don't use this blog to promote your favorite realtors.
Are you capable of being honest? Time will tell...
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Sep 12, 2013 at 12:01 pm
I'm from Cleveland too! I like Pleasanton because, unlike in Cleveland and other big cities, like Oakland, when I walk the downtown sidewalks I only see people who look like me. I'm sure you all know what I mean! And don't get me started on San Francisco. We've lived hear eleven years and I can proudly say that we've never taken our kids into that den of inequity. Hooyas all around for Pleasanton!
a resident of Livermore
on Sep 12, 2013 at 12:16 pm
Thanks for the comment Cholo.
The sole purpose of this blog is to recommend services, locations, tips and information that pertain to helping those who are in process of moving to/ or recently moved to the Tri Valley area. As with this posting, my future blogs will not concentrate on one specific topic (i.e., realtors). I'm going to have open, honest discussions about all aspects that make the Tri Valley a great place to live.
Feel free to give quality feedback as well. Any recommended landscapers, painters, ice cream shops, beaches, etc.? Think of this as YELP with a bit of Ask Annie for Tri Valley newbies.
Thanks! Kelly
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Sep 12, 2013 at 12:28 pm
Hi Kim -
Nice to hear of fellow Clevelanders in the area. I love Northern California and all aspects of this awesome, ethnically diverse region. San Francisco is a great place. Love it there!! Wish I knew enough about the city to write about it as well. :)
a resident of Pleasanton Village
on Sep 12, 2013 at 1:10 pm
Great Article! I have never been to Cali, but would love to travel to Pleasanton.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Sep 12, 2013 at 3:52 pm
Yes, Kelly, yucky Oakland and San Frisco are ethnically diverse, but thank God Pleasanton is the iland of civilization that it is. when we chose Pleasanton we looked at the demograph data. That told us a lot!! We can live here without the liberal loons from Berkeley or the protesters in Oakland yelling, just yelling in our face. As for San Francisco, we stay away and keep with our own here in Pleasanton.
a resident of Livermore
on Sep 12, 2013 at 4:03 pm
Kim...you remind me of seed that lives inside a pumpkin...jus sayin...
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Sep 12, 2013 at 4:26 pm
Kelly, your efforts, while laudable, will likely be more well-received in another venue. Responses to your posts will devolve quickly into political sniping, baseless accusations, and useless attempts at humor. Bottom line - don't waste your energy here, as you'll likely be sorely disappointed at the response. Too bad, actually, since you sound well-meaning and sincere; hence my caution about creating angst for yourself.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Sep 12, 2013 at 11:55 pm
Many of us have similar stories. Thirty years ago, fter corporate relocations in 5 other states, I used a Homebuyer's Guide, and looked for characteristics I liked in previous relocations, and also found in Pleasanton. First being location at intersection of freeways in all directions, & just hours from Tahoe, Yosemite, San Francisco, Carmel,a perfect location. Also, population around 40-50,000, just for starters, plus quiet charm.
I'm just wondering about this site. I've enjoyed it for several years, with interesting 'issues' being discussed and debated, and happenings in town, both school and civic. I hope it continues with issues and community happenings.
Recent professional advertising and family histories are starting to concern me. But, I guess anything is OK, short-term.
a resident of Castlewood
on Oct 8, 2013 at 11:25 am
Thanks Kelly, Really enjoyed the article. We have been here since 1977. It is truly the best place to live anywhere. The people are friendly, the town is wonderful and the golf is great. That goes for the whole Pleasanton, Livermore Valley. We are truly blessed to live here. Keep up the good work and to bad about the few negative people.


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Re: PSN Summer Sale!
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i got batman and call of duty. sold my disc copy so not bad. and for anyone who may say that the batman arkham series isnt good prolly hasnt played it. i understand not everyone enjoys comic books or hero games, but it is a fantastic game non the less. excellent must buy for 5 bucks.
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Some great stuff there. Definitely picking up Prince of Persia trilogy next week.
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There are some great games on there. I have most of the ones I'd want already, but I picked up Shadow of the Colossus and the Ratchet & Clank Set. Never played Shadow before, so I'm stoked for that and I was waiting for the Ratchet games to go on sale on GameFly. Now I don't have to. Yay!
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Everything is priced great, I just wish I'd have waited to buy SH: BoM seeing as how they are going to sell it for next to nothing~. =/
Yeah, I think I'll be grabbing that. I'd thought about grabbing MK for $5 this week, but I'm trying to save my money since I'm getting a PS4. I'm having a hard time deciding between Murmasa Rebirth, Dragon Crown, KZ: M, FFX HD (like to hear what it's priced at), Batman: AOV, and Tearaway.
I figure maybe 3 of those and 3 PS4 games and an extra controller. Or maybe put more towards PS4. I'm so confused. Arrrrrrrgh. lol. Maybe I'll grab KZ: M and wait for the rest to go on sale. I've got a back log thanks to PS+.
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Great stuff and I just got a PS3 and Vita so need to start building up my collection. How is the MK game on Vita?


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No one is prediction we pick Lane Johnson?
Do we think he'll be gone at 19?
I think if he's there we def.pick him.
"Typical Morehead!"..................and he didn't even mean that as a compliment..
He's coming off this injury and is 32 starting the season...their other option is Dave Diehl (I'll stop there)
O-line help is just as important as defense if not more IMO. One player drafted in the 1st round won't immediately cure a 31 ranked defense...but a 1st round stud tackle could immediately turn around an ailing offensive line.
PS: Sorry I had to show that gif.
"You killed my family, and I don't like that kind of thing."
Alec Ogletree
New York Giants Superbowl XXI, XXV, XLII, XLVI Champions!!!!!
This "DD is worse than my 6 year old" nonsense on these MB's is boring and foolish.
He would be a valuable guy to have on the team next yesar for depth. especially since he's so versatile. Is he playing at the level of a starter? Maybe not. But he'd be a valuable back up.
"Typical Morehead!"..................and he didn't even mean that as a compliment..


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They have never won Olympic gold, despite all of their triumphs (more than 50 medals, about half of them gold) in the sport. And they wanted one more chance. But Zhao would be 36 years old by the time of the Games, not exactly fresh-faced by pairs-skating standards. The idea seemed impossible.
"What do you think?" they asked her.
For Nichol, no amount of arguing or pondering or weighing the pros and cons was necessary. "Do it!" she replied. Nichol had given them some of their most memorable routines.
"Absolutely you should come back," she told them. "You have a whole country in Canada waiting to see you skate. People love what you bring to pairs skating. So please, please, please come back." Always humble, Shen and Zhao expressed astonishment on learning that it meant so much to another country to see them return. "I said, 'Guys, you have touched the hearts of so many people.' They don't realize the impact they have had on millions of people." They could have had an inkling at the 2003 world championships in Washington, when Shen badly injured an ankle falling from an attempt at a throw quadruple Salchow in practice. She had the ankle treated and numbed and skated flawlessly. Thirty seconds before their routine ended, the crowd was on it feet, screaming. Tears ran down the cheeks of stoic Chinese coach Bin Yao, standing at the rink boards. Shen and Zhao won, without question.
"I guess because they're the ones doing it, they don't realize how great they are," Nichol said.


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Welcome back to SECURITY SALES & INTEGRATION's "Security Speaking" podcast! Here, Moon Security Vice President Mike Miller talks about issues affecting the industry ...
March 20, 2011
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I really love my MAC and would not go back. Hey that rymes.
Welcome to the Quilting Board!
I really love my MAC and would not go back. Hey that rymes.
Asking a seamstress to mend is like asking Picasso to paint your garage.
I am a die hard Mac user, have been for 20 years. Easy to operate and very user friendly. I also have Microsoft installed on my laptop, not big on using it but comes in handy. Have had my MacBook for 3 years, nice to sit in my recliner in the evenings and surf, hardly ever use my Mac desktop. U will not be sorry if U get a Mac laptop.
Both my daughters have had Macs throughout their college years and 2 Christmases ago, they got together with my DH and bought me one!! I will NEVER own another computer!!!
I have a MacBook Pro and love it. I've used PC's at work for years and really never enjoyed using them. There really is no comparison.
We had PC's for 15 yrs. and I finally became frustrated enough to consider another option. I got a Mac, and have been pleased for the 1 1/2 yrs. that we have had it.
I am not a huge fan of macs, but, yes, one will work just fine that way. For someone who is not computer savvy, QuiltPro is a much better bet, you can certainlly get it for either platform.
Through the years we have had 6 MACS and I now have an iPad. If you are near an Apple Store their Genius Bar is wonderful. No charge to solve my screwups. A charge for parts and repairs after the Warranty expires. Also the classes ($99) for three years are wonderful.
We have always used Macs when we had a choice and probably always will.
When home computers first came out, we had a MAC for our business. At my other job they bought a PC. What a nightmare!!! They became angry with me when I told them how much better a MAC is. Three years later Microsoft copied windows from MAC.
Since then we have had four MAC's and we love them. Ours have never in all these years had a virus. They definitely are worth every penny.
I love my Mac... it was a gift from my DH and I keep telling him he needs one too... he's always having some kind of trouble with his PC... but I don't with the Mac... my only problem is ME... not understanding what I need to understand and not taking the time to really know this machine... but I do LOVE IT!!!
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Shale Gas Outrage Rally And Freedom From Fracking Conference In Philadelphia
TJ Scolnick | August 18, 2011
By TJ Scolnick • Thursday, August 18, 2011 - 05:37
On Wednesday, September 7th, opponents of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) and unconventional gas exploitation are invited to come to Philadelphia for the Shale Gas Outrage rally. The next day, all are welcome at the Freedom From Fracking: Building Strategies Together conference.
Protecting Our Waters is spearheading the events, and is partnering with another 43 groups from inside and outside of Pennsylvania. Like the Day of FRACtion in New Brusnwick, the Pennsylvania protest intends to send a direct message to industry and government that many citizens are worried and do not want more drilling.
Appearing at the event will be:
Josh Fox, Director of the Oscar-nominated "Gasland;" Al Appleton, internationally respected water systems expert; impacted families from "shale country";organizers fighting for the life of the Delaware River watershed, the commonwealth, the Marcellus Shale region, and the nation; and elected officials who have championed the cause of clean water, clean air, and human health.


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Office of the United States Attorney
Telephone: (602) 514-7625
Cell: (602) 525-2681
Prison Sentence Issued in Fraud Case
PHOENIX, ARIZONA -The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Arizona, announced that on November 29, 2004, James Joseph Stevens, D.O.B.,March 23, 1954, of Phoenix, Arizona, was sentenced to 14 months imprisonment, by United States District Judge Stephen M. McNamee, in Phoenix.
Stevens, admitted that while he was an employee of Valley Acceptance Corp., a collection agency specializing in defaulted student loans, he conspired with the company president to submit to SunTrust Bank of Richmond, Virginia, fraudulent applications for new, consolidated student loans. The overall scheme generated in excess of $1 million in commissions for the company. Stevens admitted his part in the scheme was to misrepresent that the applicants were in a repayment status on their prior loans rather than listing their true default status. The false applications also falsely indicated that the applicants had made six payments on their prior loans so that they would qualify for new bank loans that were federally insured by the United States Department of Education. The false information was added to the applications after having been signed by the borrowers. Stevens admitted to preparing 86 fraudulent application, of which 38 were subsequently defaulted by the borrowers causing a loss of $187,664.19, most of which was ultimately paid through insurance from the Department of Education
Stevens had entered a plea of guilty on August 26, 2004 to Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud, a violation of 18 United States Code, Section 371.
Judge McNamee noted during the sentencing proceeding that approximately half of the defaulted consolidated loans obtained through Stevens' personal involvement in the conspiracy had been paid off by the actual borrowers and that there was a reasonable expectation that future payments by the borrowers on the remaining defaulted loans would further reduce the actual loss to the government. Stevens was also ordered to make restitution as to the remaining loss.
United States Attorney, Paul K. Charlton, remarked that his office will continue its dedication to vigorously prosecuting individuals who use fraudulent means to obtain government benefits. United States Department of Education Inspector General, John P. Higgins, Jr., noted that this sentence will serve to protect the integrity of federal higher education programs administered by his agency.
The investigation preceding the indictment was conducted by Special Agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Office of the Inspector General, United States Department of Education.
The prosecution was handled by Richard I. Mesh, Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Arizona, Phoenix.


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NONE Of these idiots that were on here all week beating their drums about how bad they would beat us has come back to face the music. A few niner fans came on to offer congrats but they were not the ones on here all week. THis guy that started this thread, SF49erfan, Joe Montana, 94niners and lots of others were saying they would be back RIGHT after the GAME TO RUB OUR FACES IN IT!!!!
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March 14, 2012
Action Meeting
March 14, 2012
I. Roll Call
II. Approval of Minutes
III. Approval of Agenda
IV. Guest Speaker
a. Sandy Marks: Board of Trustees- I know you all areworking on your budget tonight, I want you all to see what Brad Bacca putstogether for us each month. Western State College of Colorado has beenstruggling a little bit with money, and it is not the best governing system,and it is political. One of the problems that we have is that two of us on theboard from Gunnison, and only one of us have a political background. Those on astate board cannot gather in more than groups of two unless it is social, tokeep political tactics going on. It prevents us from getting to know eachother,and some board members to get to know Western State College of Colorado. Wemeet seven times a year, and we are not paid. Ever since the ski team was cut,it has been very difficult, and there have been quite a few criticisms. The skiteam was about $230,000, and it wasn't making enough money. We want moremarketing. There is a lot to think about when making these decisions.
I believethere is a disconnect between the board and the students. We believe yourperspective is very valuable, and seven of them don't even live in the Valley.
You're right, there is a disconnect, and thecommunity has been struggling, and the Gunnison Valley has a say in somedecision-making. I believe that the second year live on requirement will begreat for retention, and I don't believe it will help real-estate. I don't specificallywant a name change, but I believe it will happen and will carry through latelegislation. I understand the reasoning, but I am not ashamed of the name wehave here. I want to see Western State College of Colorado get a good marketingcampaign going. I appreciate coming here tonight, and wish we could have ajoint meeting sometime in the year and the other board member would love tospeak with you all and get to know you.
b. KyleBrookens: Climate Committee Goal: I am here to talk about a new optional feefor students, call it the renewable energy fund. It will be about $15/semesterand to buy from the City of Gunnison from Nebraska municipal. The $15 fee is ahigher estimate. The City of Gunnison already offsets about 8%. It could potentially be a 28% decreasein carbon emmissions, and help us meet the climate committee goal. We don'tjust want this to be student fees sending money to Nebraska from Gunnison. Inthree years we will reevaluate and see if we can buy wind energy for campus orsolar. It could potentially help with marketing to bring students in. Whenhaving people sign this petition many underclassmen were excited about it, andthere were a lot of good responses and only a few people on the fence.
-When are you tryingto get this in effect?
-As soon as possible
-Energy credits arecheaper so we are thinking that it's a better option
V. Action Items
VI. Discussion Items
a. The Club of Submission: My name isNick Horton, and I am trying to start a new athletic club on campus, and it isa grappling club, it is martial arts, and there is not hitting involved. Thelocal gym is allowing us to rent the mat and a lot of people that would like todo it, but we need funding. The ICC has 40 clubs, and very little money, wecould do membership dues. How many members do you perceive you'd have?
-About20 people.
-Youjust want to be recognized a club?
-Yes,but funding would be great.
b. PC Budget Presentation: The amountwe get from SGA $86,479, which is almost double of what we had last year. Weasked for an increase in student fees and it passed. Professional contracts arethe most to get performers to come to campus, a show of this size.
VII. Advisor Report
a. Have a safe and restful spring break!
VIII. Senator Reports
Kayla:Deadlines to order cap and gown is tomorrow for $36
21+ event is tonight, we decided that we are leaving it at$3 to get students in.
X. Advisory Reports
a. If you want to speak atcommencement, Board of Trustees in Aspinal Wilson Center, Colorado WesternState University or Western State University of Colorado, Applications due byapril 6th
b. Cattleman's day is the number oneday of fundraiser for breast cancer in the country.
c. Blake Track and Field at TucsonArizona.
d. Hypnotist on the 27th ofMarch
XI. Special Topics
XII. Remarks for the Good of the Order
Have a great Spring break
Today I spent a while cleaning the office. Please cleanafter yourself.
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As the owner of Noah's Ark, "America's Largest Waterpark," one might think it would be hard to take a vacation from Wisconsin Dells, "The Waterpark Capital of the World," but my family and I manage to pack our summer full of Wisconsin fun!
With having only one day off a week, we have done as many activities as possible during our summer. One of the highlights included visiting Milwaukee and enjoying the Milwaukee County Zoo. We stayed at The Country Springs Resort and enjoyed the indoor waterpark included with our stay. The girls in the family made sure that we squeezed in some shopping at Mayfair Mall too.
We also ventured up to Green Lake where we stayed at the beautiful Heidel House. We spent the day on a speedboat, cruising the clear waters of Green Lake, and then later had a scrumptious meal at Grey Rock.
My family and I had so much fun in Milwaukee that we decided to take another trip there again! This time we came for an evening Brewers game. Go Brewers! The game was tons of fun and we really enjoyed this family activity. The next day in Milwaukee consisted of visiting the Wisconsin State Fair for the first time. This experience was so much fun that we will be making the State Fair an annual summer event!
A great ending to our summer fun was taking in the season opener of the Green Bay Packers. The game was a great start to the football season! It's great that Wisconsin is packed with so much fun. We can't wait for all of the fall and winter activities to come!
Tim Gantz is co-owner and president of Noah's Ark Water Park. Photos courtesy of: Wisconsin State Fair, Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee County Zoo


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This philosophy is practiced in, but not limited to, the following: employment, promotion, upgrading, demotion, transfer, position classification, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rate of pay, benefits or other compensation, and/or selection for training. All employment decisions at the College are based on merit, qualifications and abilities.
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Discussion in 'Games Forum' started by ChevyFan, Feb 8, 2011.
This is nearly 10 years old now, but I figured I would repost.
Sadly, I am slightly dyslexic, so this is fairly normal to me...It's alright though, 'cause I do pretty well despite it.
So that is why rednecks understand us?:rofl:
Interesting! I've seen "stuff" like this in the past and it never fails to amaze me how I can make sense out of it. I suppose it is because I am bilingual. I am fluent in profanity and have a working knowledge of broken english.
This is cool ... but I'm wondering why it's a contest/game/giveaway? :neutral:
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Cecil Touchon has played a major roll in the fine arts arena for over two decades and has participated in the Venice Biennial both in 2001 and 2009. His work is associated with Mail Art and the Fluxus communities in the art world and as such can be found in the collections of major museums, including the Museum of Modern Art, the Chicago Art Institute and the Tate Modern in London.
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The sign of the cross may be made by all in remembrance of their baptism. (1, 2)
In the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
It is good to give thanks to the Lord,
to sing praise to Your name, O Most High;
To herald Your love in the morning,
Your truth at the close of the day.
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." (Matthew 11:28-30 ESV)
Other readings: Micah 7:18-20; Matthew 18:15-35; Matthew 25:1-13; Luke 11:1-13; Luke 12:13-34; Romans 8: 31-39; II Corinthians 4:16-18; Revelation 21:22-22:5
Alternatively, a longer passage may be worked through night by night, one or two short section(s) at a time. Examples include, the Creation account, the Ten Commandments, selections from the Wisdom Literature of Solomon, the Sermon on the Mount, the Crucifixion (particularly during Lent or Holy Week), or even an entire book of Scripture such as one of the epistles.
Depending on the age of the children this may be followed (or preceded) by a reading from a devotional or Bible study book and/or discussion. (3)
Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace according to Thy word,
for mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
which Thou hast prepared before the face of all people,
a light to lighten the Gentiles
and the glory of thy people Israel.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. (Luke 2: 29-32, The Song of Simeon or Nunc Dimittis) (4)
Alternatively, here may be sung or chanted another canticle such as the Magnificat (Song of Mary), or a Psalm. (5)
- The Lord's Prayer
- Prayers for others and ourselves
- Concluding collect:
- Threefold Amen.
1. Bold type indicates read by all, Regular type indicates read by one, Italicized type indicates instructions.
2. Adapted from the Close of the Day prayer (p. 474) in The Lord Will Answer: A Daily Prayer Catechism published by Concordia Publishing House.
3. E.g. "A House for My Name: A Survey of the Old Testament," Peter J. Leithart.
4. A good tune for this canticle is that used by the Lutheran Church, a sample of which may be seen here.
5. Concordia Publishing House has also provided the Church with an excellent resource for chanting the Psalter using the ESV translation in their small volume, "Reading the Psalms with Luther," which includes among other helpful things a set of chant tones and the Psalter pointed for chanting. It is available here.


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SAN DIEGO—I'm writing this from "BioCycle," the annual meeting of professionals involved in the composting, organics, and renewable energy markets, who propose that landfills stop accepting organic material—not just yard waste, but also food scraps and paper—by 2012.
They believe this is the quickest and least expensive way to reduce a community's greenhouse gas emissions because, for them, landfill gas is not an acceptable source of renewable energy. Because paper and food, respectively, represent the greatest volume of material being deposited at landfills, diverting this waste to other destinations will sharply reduce production of this ozone-destroying gas.
Be that as it may, public landfills of all sizes are investing in waste-to-energy projects with the blessing of the EPA. I don't fault these infrastructure managers for exploring the market for their product. I also believe the nation should recognize the leadership that PUBLIC WORKS readers provided—and continue to provide—in driving the practice of recycling, a process that requires identifying markets for all that material as well as mobilizing the public.
Developing similar programs for food scraps and soiled paper is our society's last major step toward taking full responsibility for the consequences of consumption. Once again, PUBLIC WORKS readers are leading the charge in selling restaurants, industry, and residents on the value of expanding their recycling efforts.
Seattle Public Utilities, for example, offers tax exemptions to businesses that separate food scraps, including meat and dairy products, and charges them 20% less than the standard collection rate. The utility plans to collect residential organics on a weekly basis next year. On the other side of the country, the 2,600 residents of Bowdoinham, Maine, can dump their kitchen waste, including bones and meat scraps, at the town's "solid waste and recycling barn." The facility also welcomes waste wood, which it burns for heat. The public works department in Cambridge, Mass., got a local business to donate 2.5- and 5-gallon plastic buckets so residents can collect food waste.
Frankly, I was surprised at how small "BioCycle" was compared to other conferences I attend. Given the popularity of "natural" grocery stores like Whole Foods and Trader Joe's, the demand for hybrid cars, and the national obsession with "sustainability" in general, the composting industry should be on the brink of a boom. Many of the products and processes that were on display are already in service in Europe, Australia, and Israel.
One final thought. Recycling programs apply only to waste that's being generated now. I predict the day will come when we'll be digging up closed landfills (at the least ones that aren't under golf courses or other recreational facilities) to harvest the latent energy that resides within.
If and when this happens, I have no doubt that PUBLIC WORKS readers will once again be on the forefront of change.
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I have a friend that wants to invest as thousand dollars in some hives that I would fully manage. What would a good percentage that would be fair. The hive will be on clover about a away wiith mine.
I have a friend that wants to invest as thousand dollars in some hives that I would fully manage. What would a good percentage that would be fair. The hive will be on clover about a away wiith mine.
The percentage depends on how you working it out with your friend. Just basic communication is the only way to
find out and meet at an agreeable term. Until both talk then you would not know what are some of the thoughts on this partnership. Because both are taking the risk that there might or might not be a good return for that year. It is better to take your friend in with what you are doing as well. A show and tell would be good. That way when something happens then both already know how hard beekeeping is or is not. Always have clear communication so both will understand what are the expectations and obligations involved. It is not hard when the terms are put into basic writing because the human minds tend to wonder when things get a bit personal later on.
You doing all the work? What's involved? I would probably say 50% if you're doing it all. I would also make splits from them to increase your own stock as you see fit.
Best way to lose a friend, go into business with him or loan/borrow money.
Cam Bishop
Is it basically a loan for you to purchase more hives, so you can sell more product and make more money? If that's the deal the question is what rate of return does he want and for how long. Do you guarantee that you will return the $ 1000 at the end of the agreement? If so you just need to beat the best return he can get on a comparable investment. Maybe 7 or 8% a year. If you decide to terminate the agreement do the hives and equipment belong to him? If he is not a beek or does not know a beek that will purchase the used equipment and bees from him he is out a grand. In that case maybe a 50% yearly return is a fair deal.
As previously mentioned probably better to sit down and develop an understanding of what you are both willing to do and want from this "investment". Maybe all he wants is enough honey that he can bottle some with his own labels and give to friends at work.
I am very reluctant to do this with him. I am adding 10 hives myself without him (currently have three). We have been beating around the bush about it for a while. I was thinking about 80% on my end due to all labor and hour drive one way. I would be doing the feeding ect. including paying for the feed. If the hive does well and he gets 20% return its better than stock market. Key word IF. I am leaning against it myself.
One grand will buy five hives if you're thrifty. Since harvest from first year hives is dicey, I'd pass. That's enough cash to cause problems, but far from enough to change your life.
"I was thinking about 80% on my end due to all labor and hour drive one way."
It is the 2 hour drive round trip that is what I am concern about. Been there and done it last year. Have you seen the gas price lately? I wonder if it has anything to do with the missing oil ship or not. Or because of the increased in demands in this cold Spring weather. Unless you have an electric vehicle, I think still cost a lot to travel. On active season have to monitor these hives continuously otherwise they will swarm. Not sure if the location is secure and all.
Over here even a 20 minutes drive with unlimited lands for me to expand I still think it is too far away one way.
And someone mention the friendships is more important, that he is hestitant a bit, and the first year return on investment is not that much. Maybe you can buy fully established hives and not the nucs or packages. To me a fully established hive is more stable but might cost you more.
Also, if you're adding 10 hives of your own
then the work load might be increased during busy seasons. If he not helping you then you will have another full time job. Have you consider from 3 hives jumping to 23 hives in one year? And all the other extra equipments needed to prevent swarming and expansion in case they needed to. Let's say conservatively you have 5 hives booming like crazy and going to give you lots of honey this year. Are you going to stop them from expansion or make more splits from them? Even if you put them in nucs you still need lots of equipments for the expansion/contraction. Now let's say if out of the 23 hives you have 10 that are booming then suddenly your equipments will double that amount or more. Going to cost more for the future investment thru out the year. Who's going to pay for the extra expansion then? More time to bug him to invest more then. If it is all mine then I don't have to concern a bit just expand or contract at will. Humm, investment with a partner is not that easy on honey bees that are so unpredictable yet. I know a farmer who has lots of lands and money to invest. The location harvesting honey every 2 weeks in the busy season. And also a friend as well. But will not bother (even when asked me before) simply because of the risk and reward involved. It is an investment after all that I don't think the investor will understand the losses (of a overwinter hive) unless they are beekeeper themselves.
Time to take out the calculator and see....
"The only ship that won't sail is a partnership" -Dave Ramsey. I wouldn't do it, especially if you're having qualms about it. What is he wanting out of it? Honey for consumption? just sell him some. Honey to repack with his label? Sell him wholesale. Bees? offer to mentor him and teach what you know.
Jason Young
A thousand dollars will buy three hives. The cost of operating an average, full sized automobile is approximately fifty cents per mile. Assuming a round trip of 100 miles the auto cost is fifty bucks per trip. If you make six trips per year it's a total of 300 dollars. Do you think there will ever be a profit for you or your friend? I don't think you will ever regain the initial investment.
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I sure wouldn't do it if I were in your shoes. The type people I know who have a grand to invest are going to want to see a return pretty much immediately. What does he expect as a time of return on his investment? This venture is analogous to investing in farm/farmer and expecting specific results... You can't help the weather. Plus the time and expense of travel is a consideration. I think you might grow to resent the arrangement, and your friend might think that you're skimping on him if he doesn't truly understand the business of keeping bees (and what might constitute a realistic return). Just my $0.02.
No a good idea. Only take on a partner if you really need them. In this case it appears to be only "CASH". If you need it, or he wants to help[ you or fund some bees, a loan may be the simplest. Anything else will require some accounting for all revenue and expenses which is extra work for you.
I had someone I know wanted me to remove some bees from a second floor of a house. Someone said they could do it for a $1000 and he would be happy to pay me that amount. He was happy to pay for it so not to kill the bees. I said I admired his sentiment but bees are not really under threat in Western Australia. Unfortunately, was probably the best thing. I said for $200 I would set up a "Ray " memorial hive. He would get a bargain at that price.
First things first! There is what we want to happen and there is reality. Over a long business history I and others that I know have been stung by reality because we went into a business venture because we wanted the deal, (i.e. we wanted to be beekeepers). The "want to" led us into bad business decisions. Believe me, I have been there.
Big businesses like General Motors and GE can exist on six to 10 percent net profit margins. Small businesses can't do this. Tending these hives and harvesting and selling products from these hives will take many days of your time. To pay for your time and expertise to manage someone else's hives you would need to make at least a couple of grand per year. A thousand dollar investment will not provide enough product to make this possible. If it did, we would all be rich.
Here is another thought that might work. It is not like a partnership but treating it like a honey for land type arrangement. I seen on the web that people will pay a fee to adopt a hive to be place in their own backyard or land of the owner and then allow you to access to harvest the honey and do hive management. They own the hive and land with the bees on their property but you do the upkeep and management without any restriction in access.
Since he has the land, you might as well move 10 more of your own hives there since he is buying the hives with the $1000 dollars anyway. Now you have 20 hives to manage for the honey and expansion. Let him know that it is easier and more convenient for you to travel for the management and that any future expansion is possible at his land either yours or his hives. If he is flexible then you split 50/50 on the honey on his hives only and anything else you keep (this is your rewards) for your own expansion, assuming that honey is what he is after. If he want more hives in the future then be fair and ask him to invest more for hives expansion equipments. Let him know the costs too so he can think about it. If he cannot come to an agreement then might as well keep him as a friend. You think this is doable?


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Update: William Banks, the suspect of recent vandalism at East Carolina University's Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium is no longer enrolled at the school, according to university officials.
GREENVILLE - Police in Greenville arrested a man accused of breaking into the football stadium at East Carolina University and doing a number on its turf.
ECU freshman William Banks was arrested by ECU police officers, and now faces charges after investigators believe he and two other unknown suspects broke into Dowdy-Ficklen stadium, took three Kubota Utility Vehicles and vandalized the field and other areas of the stadium.
Lt. Chris Sutton with ECU Police said this happened Sunday morning between 3 a.m. and 6 a.m.
Trash cans, concession stands and two water fountains were damaged in the chaos. You can see photos here of the vandalism.
Track athlete Olivia Sharp said she's shocked a student has been charged in this incident.
"It's pirate nation. It's our home. I don't get why you would want to destroy your own stadium," she said.
At some point during all the mischief, authorities said Banks dropped his cell phone on the football field. They said he returned to the stadium and tried to jump the fence again and look for it. That's when officials began to question Banks. He was later arrested and charged with breaking and entering, first-degree trespassing, injury to personal property and injury to real property.
Head football coach Ruffin McNeill addressed the incident at his weekly press briefing on Monday. McNeill said he hopes the people responsible are prosecuted.
"Why would you destroy our house? Dowdy-Ficklen is precious to me, having played and bled on that. That is unacceptable that somebody would do that to our field...You know how I would handle it — to the fullest extent of the law," McNeill said.
Banks was previously arrested Saturday night for possession of marijuana. Authorities said Banks was arrested under a $1,000 secured bond. He was released on bond and that's when officials believe the suspect started drinking and decided to break into the stadium.
Upon leaving the stadium, officials said Banks then broke into a vehicle in the Gold Lot of Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Authorities said the windshield of a 1995 Toyota Corolla was broken and paint was found on the hood and the driver's side of the interior. He was placed under a $5,000 secured bond for this crime.
Banks had previously been in jail under a $20,000 secured bond for the vandalism charges at the stadium.
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SIGH!!!! You were thanking us for participating and I said NO...Thank you for putting it on. AND NO NO NO you may not have my toddy.
going to bed now so I can get a running start tomarrow and have all the chores done and get to the station on time
I'm just finishing up another mystery quilt this week, so I see no reason not to start another one, do you? We're not actually supposed to QUILT all these tops we're making are we???
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I quilted the monster ( photographed while being held by two giggling, tall friends ) that is my avatar on a Bernina 1630 .........which is why I dream of an APQS Millenium (every night and most days)
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Welcome Mary....do not be afraid ...we are all fun...the instructions (which will be posted later today) are broken down into easy steps and we all help each other.....the "Ride" starts at 9 (Arizona time) and can be reached through the main Quilting Board........the section with BOM's and such.......'see' you then.
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Ben Affleck cast as new Batman... Weirdly enough, not as a joke
Original post made by Sierra Rhodes, Pleasanton Valley, on Aug 23, 2013
Let's review Ben Affleck's film history. Acclaimed writer and director, Oscar nominee and winner for Best Screenplay with co-writer Matt Damon for "Good Will Hunting," brilliant portrayal of the fallen angel Bartleby in Kevin Smith's "Dogma," and the recent "Argo" blew people away.
Now let's review his history with superhero movies.
"Daredevil." A movie that has gone down in film history as one of the worst superhero movies ever made. A movie that Marvel has been energetically trying to scrub out of people's minds ever since it hit theaters.
I think to sum up the opinion of the general populous on this subject, I will refer to my good friend and renowned expert on negativity, Grumpy Cat.
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a resident of Oak Hill
on Aug 24, 2013 at 8:34 am
""Daredevil." A movie that has gone down in film history as one of the worst superhero movies ever made. A movie that Marvel has been energetically trying to scrub out of people's minds ever since it hit theaters."
I think that you're exaggerating quite a bit and being much too harsh. Although for some reason there does seem to be a segment of the population that thinks that Daredevil was an unmitigated disaster, it was actually not a bad movie - not the most memorable superhero movie ever and not in the league of the most recent Batman movies, but far from the worst either. Roger Ebert and Richard Roeper both gave the film positive reviews. (Ebert: 3 stars out of 4).
That said, I don't think that Affleck is the best choice to play Batman, either, and it's going to be impossible for him to live up to the standard recently established by Christian Bale's outstanding portrayal of Batman.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Aug 24, 2013 at 1:22 pm
This was one of the funniest postings yet. I'm rolling on the floor in laughter.
It's also funny to me how Pleasanton's self-professed moral residents are obsessed with a 1-1/2 man vigilante crew. Yes, please, let's continue to glamorize vigilantism because, after all, our children need to grow up in a media-constructed culture where inflicting one's sense of justice outside of the judicial-legal system is a very commendable thing.
Hey, who knows, maybe Cody was imitating all the action heroes he's been exposed to over the years -- you know, in which the heroes careen neighborhood streets, speeding, violating all manner of traffic laws. Our heroes. Question of the day: Who do YOU like best for the Batman role? Bale or Afflect?
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The Flying Dutchmen face a major rebuilding task. Gone are five
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I am successfully tething my ThinkPad Tablet 1838 to my Samsung Droid Charge* using the "Wifi Hotspot and USB Tether" ver. 2011.12.06.3 by SVTP. I can also tether my Lenovo Thinkpad notebook running Windows 7 Pro (64-bit). Wifi Hotspot and USB Tether costs Ten Bucks at the Android Market.
I am *not* able to tether successfully using the free "Wifi Tether" (http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/) ver. 3.1 (Beta 7) or its previous incarnation "Wireless Tether" ver. 2.0.7 (the last stable release). Both give me only an Ad Hoc network, even though they're supposed to be creating an Infrastructure network
For reasons that I don't begin to understand, a non-rooted ThinkPad Tablet cannot connect to an Ad Hoc network. At least that's what my results have been and that's what many threads here and elsewhere in the Great Intertube have said.
The weird thing is... when I use Wifi Tether to tether my Thinkpad Notebook, it does not see the network as Ad Hoc and neither does my iPad 2 (which, like the TPT, won't connect to an Ad Hoc network). Only my TPT sees it as Ad Hoc.
The features of Wifi Hotspot and USB Tether are not as robust as for Wifi Tether. Both give you WPA security, but only the latter also gives you MAC address access control, adjustable timers to drop the network after a period of inactivity, the ability to turn down signal strength on your wifi transmitting power, etc. If I could make Wifi Tether work, I'd rather use it. As of now, I've already paid $10 for Wifi Hotspot and USB Tether, so since it works, I'll use it. But I'd stil prefer Wifi Tether's features (and price) if it would only work.
Does anyone have a guess why the TPT sees the network created by Wifi Tether to be Ad Hoc, but other devices don't?
* Samsung Droid Charge
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Has anyone figured this out? I'm having the same issues. Motorola Photon 4G wifi works with my laptop but not with my TPT!?
The TPT won't recognize the wifi transmitted by my phone but the laptop does.
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Android tablets will not connect to an ad-hoc network. this is not a TPT-specific issue. And ICS's new adhoc-like connection scheme does not address it, from what I can tell. You need a phone that uses infrastructure mode in its WiFi hotspot functionality.
If you root your tablet, it may be possible to fix this; I don't remember the exact details, but it is something about replaceing wpa_supplicant, and I think you need root for this. ( (one page on the matter, I have no faith it will work on a non-rooted TPT) http://androidtablethacks.com/android-tablet-hacks
This is a long-standing issue with google. ( http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=
The chances of Lenovo trying to help, even in the next ICS ROM, are near zero, best I can figure.
@pghFL, is your phone not using infrastructure mode?


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RollerCoaster Tycoon, the best theme park simulator I've ever played. Even with it's dated graphics and above average music, it's still amazing.
The point of the game is to accomplish your goals in the parks you're given. Simple? Perhaps, but the game holds a great amount of fun to be had. It revolves around building rides and shops to satisify your guest's needs. It may sound boring but give it a hour or 2 and you'll be hooked. The rides come in a variety, from the wussy gentle rides like the Merry-Go-Round to the money-making Go-Karts. The variety is amazing and for most of them, you can design the tracks.
The best part is designing RollerCoasters. The game includes over 10 different types and some built in ones that are actually pretty good. Each type can be built to a certain height and just seeing the high excitment rating for the ride that you just created is a great accomplishment. The rides cost money, which comes from other rides, shops and the park entry fee. The fiancial aspect of the game is handled excellently and is easy to use. The game (and guests) even comment if your rides or entry fee are too cheap or too expensive.
The graphics are dated but were great in it's time. The game never slows down and watching the RollerCoasters in motion is amazing. With all the people and rides/shops in the park, it doesn't even get hard to see them all thanks to the zoom and map rotation features.
The sound suits the game with the music for the rides, the guests screams when they go on the Roller Coasters and the toilet flushing.
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Ann hates Kansas. Well, perhaps that is too harsh, but she's been here, (and thinks) she's done that. And she's a firm believer in the stereotype that Kansas is pre-Aquinas/Copernicus/Galileo/Columbus, that is f-l-a-t, FLAT. And boring, she adds. Even though this is my first trip to the sunflower state, I set sail for the Orient, that is, to prove it wasn't flat, or something like that
Not 5 miles from our departure point in Manhattan, we came across a "scenic overlook." Unfortunately, it was neither. See picture.
OK, not to be deterred, we started to discuss what excursions to take off of I-70. We settled on "The Garden of Eden" -- one man's visionary art, or so the sign claimed. We took a tour to see behind the curtain of one man's work/art/hobby/passion/insanity. (The tour consisted of 5 minutes of words from a disinterested teenager.) At the age of 64, S.P. Dinsmoor took to working in cement around his house. When his wife protested that she didn't get to see him enough because of his work, he sculpted a rough depiction of himself waving and set it so that she could see it from the kitchen window. Then back to his art. It all started w/Adam and Eve, and went on to include some other biblical scenes before engulfing his entire yard, surrounding the house, and tackling many socio-political issues. Most notably, he appeared to have a special rage for big business. See the pictures. He died some 75 years ago, but his body rests in a cement chamber he built -- glass encassed just like he wanted. And yes, we saw his remains
Next we stopped at the Cathedral of the Plains (St. Fidelis) in Victoria. Heck, it was Victoria. When it opened, it claimed to be the largest church west of the Mississippi. I guess they thought all those Irish immigrants that were coming at the time would just keep coming. Didn't look like it, so the place is a bit out of place, but impressive still. Those yellow bricks are local limestone and it looks well maintained.
Next, I played the history card. We took our longest detour of the trip -- some 100 miles roundtrip -- straight south to Fort Larned Nat'l Historic Site, a frontier fort that protected the Santa Fe Trail in the late 1800s. Barrack buildings, a pretty tall flag post, a cannon, even a volunteer in period garb couldn't elicit much enthusiasm from Ann for the state. And you'll see even Abby couldn't muster her usual joy at being in a NPU (nat'l park unit)
Upon return to I-70, it was exit stage right. Of course that meant 100 or so miles and being threatened by a wicked storm from the west, a wall of a thunderstorm (hail, rain, and wind -- didn't see any twisters). And to top it off, Kansas even threw two actual real life tumbleweeds at us over the last couple of miles. We rode it all out along the road and entered Colorado. But don't think Rockies just yet; this part of CO is flatter and straighter than anything in KS, but go figure, Ann didn't mind so much.
The scorecard:
Distance: thanks to that long detour, we finished at an even 500 miles for the day, though you wouldn't guess it looking at the map. Covered Kansas and entered Colorado (state # eight).
NP Stamps: Fort Larned NHS; Santa Fe Nat'l Trail
Scenic Beauty: not so much. (Though Mr. Dinsmoor might say that depends on the beholder.)
Spirituality: some
The bizarre: off the charts
Abby meltdowns: nothing that qualifies, I guess her heart wasn't in it today
Staying over: Stratton, CO
Final call on Kansas: ?? inconclusive; it'd be a tough sell to get Ann back
Yesterday's answer was Fort Riley. Credit goes to Andy. (Night night, niece!)
Question: Russell, Kansas boasts that it is the boyhood home of what current US Senator?
PS: Not making today's cut was a visit to the "largest ball of twine in the world." It is in Kansas, and was within striking distance. I know, I apologize to you the reader. In our defense, we thought long and hard about it, really twisted ourselves up in knots over it, but in the end decided it would have changed the way we look at twine. And that's too much to ask. But alas, for you twine dreamers (and really, isn't the largest ball of twine the perfect meaningless roadside attraction) out there, we have not spoiled it for you. We say to you, stop looking for it in blogs, look within, then hit the road and find your own ball of twine, whatever that may be. There's no place to start like home.
Thanks for reading, tomorrow your regularly scheduled blogger returns!!!! (But I wonder how she feels about Nebraska on the return trip???)
Trip plans were pretty clear until today -- wanted to see the Arch, wanted to travel across Kansas -- but now our plans are more open. Probably will head through Denver and take an easier day, that is, stopping in Colorado, perhaps the Vail Valley area along I-70. We'll see.