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Easy Productivity Tricks You Should Already Know
For office workers and freelancers alike, there are hundreds maybe even thousands of distractions we have to deal with every single day. How is it then, that we are supposed to get anything done let alone make money drafting from home or in a noisy office setting? Well I'm going to show you how, in this post I'll explain to you the most common distractions and show you easy and almost all free ways to fix them.
Both locations (home freelancer/office worker) have their fair share of distractions, benefits, and winning qualities. The common factor in either though, is Us. An AutoCAD professional. Whether freelancer or an Office CAD user we are all distractable. And yet we hardly do anything to keep our selves focused on the task at hand. It's precisely this reason why all too often we have a day or even multiple days when you just feel like nothing go done, no progress seemed to get made even though an entire day passed.
The Numbers Don't Lie:
In pointing out some of my major distractions and showing you how I've solved them, I hope to save each and every reader at least an hour or two a week. Just think what you can do with a couple of extra hours each week, that's 104 hours in a year, that's just about 4 and a half days each year that can be recovered. You could take 4 more days holidays, or make 4 days more pay, just by making some minor adjustments. These numbers are even on the safe side, I've managed to gain a minimum of an hour per day by making these changes, I won't go over that math as well but if your interested it's just about 11 days/yr. Crazy I know.
Lets get started with the most common distraction.
Stop Checking Your Email!
Email is by far the most time-consuming and annoying part of my day, just checking my email takes 2 -5 minutes each time and that's if I didn't even get an email. What about when you have to reply to one, especially when its something that didn't really need a response or could have been answered in a 10 second phone call. Or even worse starting to read and reply to email first thing in the morning only to just be finishing at 10:30 with most of your morning wasted. Talk about Frustrating. That is about all I will say about email, it really is the bane of my existence and yet I rely on it so heavily as a freelancer and even more when I'm working in an office.
But I Can't just Stop Reading My Email?
If you're like me and let's face it you probably are, you are simply not going to be able to put an autoresponder in place that simply says
Thank you for your email, while it was greatly appreciated and I wish I could personally read it and reply. I simply get too many to be able to respond to them all and still have time get any work done, I hope you will understand and forgive me. If there is a very time sensitive issue, you would like to speak about working with me or need consulting work done you can leave a message for me at this number (555-555-555) and I will get back to you as soon as I can.
Thank you for your understanding and have a great day.
If you think this email could work for you, then congratulations you are much more organized than me when it comes to email. Feel free to copy my example and your done.
For the rest of us I have a few simple rules, follow them and I guarantee you will save more time than you can imagine.
- Turn off your email alerts! (this means no push email on your phone, don't be logged into gmail on your browser, and certainly NO outlook alerts!)
- Do not check you mail in the morning; it leads to wasted time and the possibility of too many back and forth emails in a day
- Never leave an email with open-ended questions, always offer a solution and a second or third option if possible to prevent further emails and pointless back and forth
- Limit your email checking to 3 times a day. Set these times and stick to them, you can even tell people this in an autoresponse (see below). I recommend 10am, 2pm and just before the end of the day 4 or 5 depending on your hours. At these times you can read your emails but only send responses at the 10am and 4-5pm times. And only to the most important and time sensitive.
(For the Autoresponse) You can set up an autoreply for your email that outlines when you will be checking your email and that you will get back to them when you can, but you are limiting your email time to be more productive and give a better value to your clients.
Why are You Still Surfing the Internet!
This one is a major time waster, it may seem innocent enough at first but trust me. You can easily eat up hours of productive work time. You've got to get in the mindset that work time is for working only.
Surfing the net is fine once you've finished your work for the day but don't let it become a distraction when your motivated and ready to get things done. A harmless trip to your favorite news site can turn into just a quick facebooking, then a couple of blog posts you've meant to read. Before you know it, nothing's done and it's coffee time already.
To stop yourself and take things out of your own hands I have a simple recommendation. Install and use a website blocking plugin/program. I personally suggest either Rescue Time or Leech Block both of these apps will help you by limiting or not allowing you to visit sites that you tell them are you time waster. These handy little apps can save you hours just on their own!
I know this post is getting long but if you just stick with me I know you'll thank me later;)
Limiting Workspace Distractions
I lump in a few things with workspace distractions, I'll go over some of my most common ones and what I've done to limit or remove the distraction completely.
Cell Phones: This one is pretty straight forward, cell phones, especially personal ones are distracting. Simply turn them off leave them in your jacket or another room during work hours and you will be surprised how easy it is to ignore those texts from your friends that don't need a response right away. If you really need to check it, only check during the email times mentioned above and turn it off in between.
Misc Noises/Visual Distractions:Noise and visual distractions can be hard to fix. They really depend on your situation. I've found the best solution for noise is to wear in ear headphones. They can really be a life saver, not only do they block out most noise you can also catch up on your favorite music. And even better, you can listen to audio books about business, freelance, or another subject your interested in. If you haven't read/listened to Crush It by Gary V. I highly recommend it, great book about getting things done, doing what you love and general great life tips. (I know most people have read it, but I recently listened to the audiobook after reading it a few years ago)
Or best yet, keep up with the freelance lifestyle podcast.
For visual distraction, I have two solutions. One, position your monitors where nothing will be happening behind them (ie movement of people or windows) and preferably nothing in your peripheral vision either. Two, if you don't have monitors plural, get another monitor. Two monitors not only keeps you focused on your screen, they alos massively increase ease of you and productivity in most software especially autocad.
My personal pick for monitor setup is two 24-inch Asus gems!
Set Goals! Sheesh
A quick and easy tip for my last point. At the end of each work day, write down 2 goals for the next day that would make you feel like you accomplished something significant. There should only be 2, maybe occasionally 3 but they need to be attainable in one day. They shouldn't be overly larger or vague, try to break down a project into multiple goals for projects that can't be finished in a single day.
By doing this you will keep yourself focused on smaller and attainable goals and give a positive feeling of accomplishment each day when you finish your two goals.
To go along with this I also keep a separate list of everything I'm working on and have to finish eventually. That way if you finish a goal early you can start on your next one
How Much Time Can You Save?
I'd honestly like to thank you, my reader for sticking with me and hopefully learning some great tips with me along the way. I know this was a longer post than I typically write but I feel it was worth it and hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I did writing .
I would love to hear about any techniques or tips you may have, and if you have any success with mine please leave a comment and let me know.


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Rotorua's newest fastfood restaurant will open its doors in just over a week's time.
Carl's Jr on Amohau St will open on Tuesday, August 13th. A Carl's Jr spokeswoman said the restaurant would be blessed by a local kaumatua before the doors open to the public at 9am.
The restaurant will be officially opened by the Restaurant Brands chief executive Russel Creedy and the restaurant manager. Recruitment had been complex and the more than 40 staff employed from Rotorua were currently being trained.
Carl's Jr was granted resource consent in April to build the 80-seat, 275sq m drive-through restaurant with 26 car parks.
Vehicles will be able to enter from and exit on to Amohau St and at the rear of the site adjacent to the carpark for Kurious Kiwi and Burger King.
Carl's Jr is an American fast food restaurant chain. Its first restaurant in New Zealand opened in 2011. There are now seven in Auckland and one in Palmerston North.
Over time, the company expects to have between 35-60 Carl's Jr restaurants around the country.

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'Casa Pequena' an enchanting 1940's Adobe Casita in the Heart of Santa Fe! Walk to the Plaza, Farmers Market/Railyard and Canyon Road areas. All interior and exterior surfaces have been maintained with exceptional attention to detail and comfort, creating a turn key private retreat. Make Casa Pequena your Santa Fe Casita for years to come!
Location, location, location! For those looking for a quiet get away or an adventurous experience, Santa Fe offers it all. Known for exceptional restaurants, Indian and Spanish art markets, the annual 'Wine and Chile' festival, Ski Santa Fe, the Santa Fe Opera House and the Canyon Road Christmas Eve walk, all experiences not to be missed! Considered the 2nd largest art market in the country, Santa Fe offers and exceptional gallery and museum experience. The history of the region is rich in culture and tradition. Day trips are a must. The Northern NM communities are as diverse as they are unique. Adventure awaits those looking for hiking, skiing and exploring. Local and regional publications with the many area offerings are in your Casita!
Keywords: Historic, Casita, Plaza, Adobe
'Bienvenidos ~ Welcome' to Casa Pequena. When we first saw this classic 1940's adobe casita, our hearts jumped! We have taken great care to preserve the charm and detail that is unique to Santa Fe. The location is unsurpassed, day or night, central to all that is Santa Fe, making this a perfect retreat. We have lived in NM since 2001. We fell in love with the culture and the traditions that make it such a special place. William is a nationally recognized American Regional Landscape Artist, showing with Manitou Galleries on Palace Ave. Stop by on a Saturday to say hello! Amber is apart of one of Santa Fe's most successful real estate firms at Santa Fe Properties. Happy to assist if you are looking for a permanent retreat in Santa Fe! Please let us know if you have any questions or request, we are always available! We are living our dreams and hope that 'Casa Pequena' becomes your Santa Fe retreat for years to come! Warm Regards, William and Amber Haskell
*Owner is a liscensed NM RE Broker
The Haskell's purchased this cottage in 2007
Santa Fe is an international and national destination. It has a history that is rich and rare. This makes Santa Fe, and Casa Pequena, a perfect retreat for anyone looking for a unique location. If you are looking for a classic Santa Fe Style with modern amenities and location to all that is Santa Fe, you have found it at Casa Pequena! A cozy retreat in the heart of Santa Fe!
We have spent time at the Casita to ensure that every detail is in place for your comfort! The energetic Railyard District featuring the SF Farmers Market, Galleries, shopping and restaurants is just blocks away to the west. The Plaza and surround historic paths are just blocks away to the north. Old Santa Fe Trail and the Canyon Rd areas are just a few blocks away to the east. Location, Location, Location! that is a wonderful and unique benefit to Casa Pequena, nestled in the heart of Santa Fe.
Casa Pequena is perfect if you're looking to be in one of the best neighborhoods in Santa Fe.
The house is small but super well appointed, tidy, and just so charming. The Kiva fireplace was so nice during rare single digit weather. Thanks Amber! We look forward to visiting again.
We spent Thanksgiving week in Santa Fe and stayed for eight nights in this lovely Cassita. It had everything we needed was comfortable and very efficient and its use of space and availability to add our own things . We would definitely stay here again
We loved our stay at Casa Pequena! It's so cute and cozy, we would definitely recommend it and would stay again. We stayed for 5 nights in late October 2016. The location was ideal. It was an easy, 5-10 minute walk to the plaza, the railyard district (Farmers Market), many restaurants and grocery (Kahne's and whole foods). The street and neighborhood was quiet at night so we could relax after our day of Stop correcting "sightseeing". It was nice to have a couch and chairs to relax at the end of the day. The casa had everything we needed. The kitchen was fully equipped, we made our own breakfast every day. Amber even brought us some more firewood so we could use the Kiva fireplace. The bed was very comfortable, the shower was great. The parking spot worked great for our rental car. We used Casa Pequena as our base and explored some of the nearby areas on a few days - Bandelier, Los Alamos, Kasha Katuwe. For the same price as some of the nearby hotels, we had a kitchen, a living room and a parking spot - definitely a good value.
We love staying at Casa Pequena in Santa Fe. This is our second year and are already planning to stay there again next year. We are walkers and we can walk everywhere we want to go from this little house. It's perfectly located and it's in such a nice quiet neighborhood. The kitchen is well-stocked; the furniture is comfortable and everything is lovely - art, rugs, dishes and storage baskets. The bathroom is comfortable and the shower is wonderful. We really enjoyed sitting out in the front courtyard, reading during the day and watching the stars at night. We connected with the owners when we arrived and we knew we could reach them if we needed anything, but we found everything we needed and wanted for a restful and fun stay.
We thoroughly enjoyed staying in Casa Pequena! For the 2 of us, it was just the right size. The casita is exactly as described - also warm and welcoming! The Haskell's responded quickly to our inquiries and making the reservation was a breeze. They provided guides to Santa Fe shopping and dining, directions for walking to them all. We enjoyed the cozy living/dining/kitchen room, clean and comfortable bedroom and bath. The casita is really close to everything for walking - we walked to the railyard, downtown, restaurants, stores, and just around the charming neighborhood. Close to everything but super quiet. We roamed the city and environs all day then relaxed in the casita each night. We would not hesitate to recommend Casa Pequena to our friends!
This house was very cared for, clean and everything needed was there and owner emailed us a couple of times to make sure we were okay and if we needed anything. The home was very homey and close to everything in Santa Fe.
Santa Fe has a diverse offering to those who want to be active and for those who are looking for serenity in their get away! Ski Santa Fe is 30 mins away, hiking trails 15 mins, exceptional shopping and restaurants are less than 5 mins away. For those who want a wilderness experience, Pecos River Canyon area is 30 mins away. Taos is 90 mins away. The 'High Road' tour is an excellent day trip thru Northern New Mexico and its unique villages. Santa Fe dining is diverse and exceptional for such a quaint location. The major acitivity in the area is the 'arts', Palace Ave, Canyon Rd, The Plaza areas all offer unique gallery experiences for the new and experienced collector! Be sure to check out the work of your Host, William Haskell, American Regional artist, at Manitou Galleries on Palace ave. Don't miss the Friday night art walks on Canyon Rd and the 1st Friday Art Crawl of the West Palace Avenue Arts District, just off the plaza and Museum Hill!
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I need some guidance, I have been frustrated since day 1 with my focus. I was originally told my transmission would "break in". Well now I am being told its chronic. It is at the dealer now and I was told they can replace the clutch but the part is backordered for weeks! Plus they said it will fail again and it wont fix all the issues. I am worried my car isn't safe, it feels like its going to stall, I have almost been rear ended due to it not shifting. I do outside sales and drive all day! My son doesnt feel safe in it. What have others done?
I haven't had to have any work done to mine, and I have 1 year, 25,000 miles on it. I am starting to believe that many of those who have been having issues, (Not all, just some) are driving more in town, and not enough highway. I have a 65 mile commute to work, and it's mostly interstate. My dealer & I agree, that this has probably helped in breaking in, and settling in the clutches.
I still pay very close attention to how it shifts, listen out for noises etc. Every once in a while I do catch it "hunting" if I'm not giving it enuff gas. Other than that it's a fine drive. So I would recommend that when you get it back, and do the "adaptive driving technique" all over again, make an effort to highway mileage some just to even things out.
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As nine o'clock neared on Friday morning, I was pulling in in front of the Brick House, feeling a mix of nervousness and excitement. Today was our first Gardening with Kids class and we were to have a handful of three to five year-old Spanish-speaking kids under our supervision for two hours.
As I reached our garden beds, I was introduced to an eleven year-old neighborhood boy named Luis. I was told he would be joining us for the class. "Great", I told him, "you can help us teach the little ones!" He seemed excited. As I showed him around he told me he moved from Puerto Rice to the States a month ago. He had no experience with English, giving me a great opportunity to practice my rusty Spanish. "How do you like it here?" I asked. "I like it a lot so far" he told me. After showing him around for a few minutes a group of children showed up. Our attention was quickly filled by little energetic children who wanted to touch, taste, smell, and draw everything at the same time. As we showed them how to plant seeds, identify plants, and water the pots, my mind kept wandering to Luis, who sat quietly and watched the kids running around. I thought about how difficult it must be for him and so many others like him who have (so to speak) had their roots pulled out from underneath them to be replanted in foreign soil with people that speak a different language!
Ten-thirty came and went and our two families of kids headed back from where they came, with pots full of seeds ready to grow. Luis hung around as we packed up our things and discussed how everything went. At the end of the two hours his father came to get him and I eavesdropped as I packed my bag. "Sabes que es?" (Do you know what this is?) he asked his father as he pointed to a watermelon plant. No, his father said, and I listened as he told him what each plant was. He continued to tell him what they did and what he planted and as I listened, I could hear the pride and excitement in his voice. "Nos vemos" Luis said to me as I bid them goodbye, and I noticed how less reserved he seemed. I left feeling elated. This is really what this Summer Workshop Series is all about, I thought to myself. It's not about making money or building your resume or quantifying our success. Real success comes from the quality of the experience for each person who feels moved to be a part of our classes. Real success comes from knowing that we improved one person's day, be it through someone learning how to change a flat, someone slowing down their busy day in a yoga class, or being able to show off to their dad about what they learned that day.
As I walked away from Luis I considered how lucky I felt to be a part of this. How lucky I am to be able to take part in a program that focuses on the here and now to create real-time solutions for everyday people, like my new friend Luis.


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Written by Dave Dulberg, USC blog contributor
Although Saturday's game against Arizona State marks the first road test for many of the young Trojans, junior defensive end Devon Kennard will be feeling right at home in Tempe.
Kennard (picture by John McGillen) grew up in Phoenix, just five miles away from the ASU campus. While the Arizona native said he is approaching this weekend's game like any other, Kennard's energy level at practice this week suggested he might have a little extra in the tank for the hometown supporters.
"This is a game I have had circled on my calendar for a long time," Kennard said of his final trip back home. "I know their coaching staff well, a lot of the players and have a lot of family and friends coming to the game."
Kennard first made a name for himself at Desert Vista High School, where as a junior, he recorded a state-high 24 sacks and 111 tackles en route to being named a Rivals.com All-American. Despite tearing ligaments in his knee during his senior season, the ASU coaching staff showed tremendous interest in Kennard, but the hometown product insists he always had dreams to be a Trojan.
Ironically, Kennard's first career start for USC came during his first trip back home in 2009. Although the Trojans won a 14-9 defensive struggle, the lingering memory from that game for the then outside linebacker stems from an open-field confrontation (pictured below by Getty Images) he had with current starting quarterback Brock Osweiler.
"The only play I remember is when [Brock] Osweiler got me with a stiff arm for a first down," said Kennard. "A lot of my friends gave me a hard time about that for over a year. So, I am excited because I owe him one."
This season, Kennard is back in his familiar role as a defensive end, and thus far has recorded nine tackles in three games. While he is pleased with his effort level, the Phoenician admits it would be nice to get a sack or two during his final homecoming.
"I think I have played well so far because I am getting pressure on the quarterback," said Kennard. "I've come really close to some sacks but still haven't had one. This will be a great opportunity for me because they throw the ball a lot in their offensive attack. I will have my chances."
Kennard expects to have around 20 friends and family in attendance on Saturday night, so while most of the Trojans will be showered with boos from the raucous Sun Devil faithful, the junior hopes to hear some hometown cheers regardless of the score.
"There's just a little bit more excitement for me," said Kennard. "This is home for me, and I can't wait to play there one last time."


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The Mining expert has the job of making sure Mining related pages are patrolled (follow Recent Changes for Mining related pages), accurate and up-to-date. Time should also be put into adding new related pages (farming locations, missing minerals, lists, guides, trainers, etc.).
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- Has at least one level 525 Mining character (600 when comes out?).
- Knowledge of Mining farming locations.
- Knowledge of Mining minerals in-demand.
- Follows Mining news.
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- Extensive knowledge of all Mining minerals, how and where to get them.
- Knowledge of Mining related items.
- Knowledge of special [Smelting] info (like for Dark iron).
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Police are investigating the deaths of climbers Nicole Sutton and Hiroki Ogawa who died on Mt Taranaki over Labour Weekend.
The investigation will include looking into whether the climbing party should have attempted the climb on Saturday, with a forecast for worsening weather.
Taranaki area commander Inspector Blair Telford said police were investigating on behalf of the coroner, according to standard practice.
Ms Sutton, 29, and Dr Ogawa, 31, died after being trapped near the summit of the mountain for two nights in bad weather.
They had set out on Saturday as part of the New Zealand Alpine Club's annual Labour weekend trip to Mt Taranaki.
Experienced climber and guide Ross Eden has said the weather for the weekend was set to turn bad, but not until Monday.
"The forecast was for rubbish weather, but it was quite fine on Saturday morning.
I guess, for all intents and purposes it looked like a do-able day,'' he said.
Taranaki Alpine Cliff Rescue team leader Kevin Lockley said conditions on the mountain could turn from beautiful to "absolutely atrocious'' in 30 minutes. He said early on Saturday the weather "didn't appear that bad''.
Mr Telford said post-mortem examinations would be carried out on the bodies of the two climbers before they were released to families. He wasn't sure when that would be.
Dr Ogawa's parents were thought to be arriving in New Zealand from Japan today, and Mr Telford expected them to make their way to Taranaki.
"I'm not 100 per cent sure of their movements but I assume they'll make their way here at some stage.''
Mr Telford said police would not release the content of text messages between Ms Sutton and the police operations centre, except to confirm the last text message was received from her late on Sunday night.
He did not want to talk about how members of the search party were feeling.
"I'm not going to go into the whole emotional side of it all. We've had a debrief and talked through some of the issues.''


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How to Run a License Plate Number
There are a number of reasons why you may need to run a license plate number trace. For example, perhaps you noticed a "For Sale" sign in the window of a moving vehicle and the only information you managed to get was the license plate number. In this case, a license plate trace could provide you with the contact information of the owner so you could make an offer on the vehicle. You have a few options when it comes to running this type of search.
There is unfortunately no free way for a civilian to run a license plate trace. The DMV can, and the Police Department can. However, if either one of these organizations did trace a number, it is unlikely they would be able to reveal the information to you. If you saw someone committing a criminal act and all you have is the license plate number, you should hand it over to the authorities and let them do their job.
Of course, if you have a legal and legitimate reason for wanting to do a license plate trace, there are websites that offer this service. Akiba is an example of a site that offers license plate searches for a fee. You provide the license plate number, and they provide you with information like the owner's name, address, phone number, vehicle identification number and whether or not there are any liens on the vehicle.
Another way to get the information associated with a license plate number is to hire a private investigator. This is going to be your most expensive option but may be the best one if your paid search did not yield the information you needed. Private investigators have access to resources and tools that the general public does not, in addition to specialized training.
No matter which search tactic you choose, make sure you have a valid and legitimate reason for wanting the information. There are instances where running a license plate search may be considered an invasion of privacy. Consider the other person's potential reaction before running any search of this type.


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|Video: Celtics Saturday practice
|06.05.10 at 8:55 pm ET
Doc Rivers and Celtics players speak to the media prior to their practice session Saturday at the Lakers practice facility in El Segundo. This was the last practice the Celtics will have leading up to Game 2.
|The story behind Big Baby's ear plugs
|06.04.10 at 9:03 pm ET
LOS ANGELES — Glen Davis raised a few eyebrows when he was spotted wearing ear plugs during Game 1 of the NBA finals.
But it wasn't to block out the jeers of the Lakers fans sitting behind the Celtics bench — 'Fans are fans '¦ Everyone feels like they can joke on me,' he said before practice on Friday. It was to block out loud noises, a cause of aggravation since suffering a concussion in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
The earplugs worked. Well, after Davis made a minor adjustment.
'You know what's so funny?' he said. 'I didn't think they worked well at first, but then Rasheed (Wallace) was like, 'Turn them around,' because I had them stuck in my ear the wrong way.'
Davis removed the ear plugs when he played, but said he gets into a zone on the court and doesn't hear the noise anyways. But he never misses Doc Rivers calling for him to get in the game.
'You can always hear him – 'Baby! Baby!'' Davis said, channeling an impression of his coach. 'He's loud, so I can hear him. I'm always looking at him anyways because he's always standing up that way because the game's that way.'
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Glen "Big Baby" Davis speaks to the media following the Celtics game one loss to the Lakers in Los Angeles. To check out more Celtics video from game one visit the Celtics video page.
|Big Papi breaks down the NBA finals
|06.02.10 at 11:30 pm ET
Big Papi is also a big Celtics fan. When he isn't working in the batter's box, David Ortiz enjoys watching the C's work toward another championship.
'I'm all the way with the Celtics,' he said.
Ortiz believe the Celtics have what it takes to win it all against the Lakers. He offered up his NBA finals analysis, including why he thinks Paul Pierce is the key to the Celtics success, how Kevin Garnett pumps him up, and what makes the C's a 'team.'
Ortiz on'¦
Kevin Garnett: 'KG is a monster down there. KG, he puts everybody in the mood. When he's [trash talking] people out there and getting mad, that pumps me up. That even gets me ready to play baseball. I love it. I love it. I'm telling you, when I see KG doing that, I want to jump on the court and [kick butt] with him. It's not a secret that his game is something else.'
Paul Pierce: 'I believe that Pierce has got to keep his game up the way he's been doing it [for the Celtics to win]. '¦ I want Pierce to stay where he's at, scoring those 25, 30 points.'
Rajon Rondo: 'Rondo's fine in his game. I'm not worried about Rondo.'
Kendrick Perkins: 'My man the center, Perkins, keep on [kicking butt]. Clean it out down there (in the paint). Don't let anybody get in there.'
Ray Allen: 'I don't worry about Allen. He's shooting the [heck] out of the ball. That's a game that you know is going to be there because he's been hot as hell. I don't know how he does it. He's been shooting some balls with everybody on top of him.'
Glen Davis: 'Big Boy, I'm watching his game all the time. '¦ He's just awesome. I love watching him down there hustling and doing his thing.'
The bench: 'The bench is unbelievable, too. When those guys (the starters) take a break, it's like they're still in because those guys on the bench, they come out and get it done. That's a team, that's a team. That's what I call a team. So I'm cheering for them big time.'
Key to victory: 'They've got everything. First of all, everybody's healthy to begin with. The games have been unbelievable. They just have to increase the defense just a little bit more, just a little tiny bit. Not anything crazy because their defense has been great too, just a little more and that's about it, it's an easy win.'
|What Big Papi Sees in Big Baby
|06.01.10 at 12:21 am ET
The first time David Ortiz saw Glen Davis, he thought he was looking at a football player.
But the more Big Papi got to know Big Baby, the more he saw himself.
'When I've watched him playing for the past few years, he kind of gave me goosebumps because he's just a guy that told me straight up who he wanted to be,' said Ortiz.
When Ortiz met Davis at Josh Beckett's charity bowling event during Davis' rookie year, he was surprised to learn the 'humongous dude' was actually one of the newest members of the Celtics. The two shared a brief conversation, one that has stood out in Ortiz's mind for years.
'He said, 'I'm trying to work hard because I want to be one of them. I want people to remember me in this city as a great player, and I'm working hard to get to it,'' Ortiz recalled. 'So I said, 'Keep on doing what you're doing and you're going to be just fine.''
Davis' ambition reminded Ortiz of his own. As Ortiz listened to the young athlete, he was taken back to the time when he was an eager ballplayer who had just joined the Red Sox from the Minnesota Twins.
He remembered how anxious he was to put his stamp on Boston, the same sense of excitement Davis exuded.
'That's the reason exactly why he caught my attention a lot,' Ortiz said. 'I remember when I first got here with the Red Sox coming from Minnesota and there's nothing but history and great players around. I remember my agent telling me, 'If you go to this city and play well and help the team to win a World Series, they're going to remember you forever.' And I busted my tail off just to do that because it was my goal. Now watching him doing the same thing, it brings me highlights and memories back.'
Now Ortiz enjoys the highlights created by Davis on the court.
'Big Boy, I'm watching his game all the time,' he said. Ortiz applauds Davis' energy, cheers for his intensity, and thinks he is simply 'awesome.'
'Just watching him playing and watching him doing his thing out there hustling, he wanted to show the world that he was there, that he is the one guy they could count on,' said Ortiz.
Davis is hard at work making sure the Celtics, Ortiz, and the city of Boston can do just that.
|Rivers on D&C: 'You feel a responsibility' to beat LA
|05.31.10 at 11:02 am ET
Celtics coach Doc Rivers joined the Dennis & Callahan show Monday morning to talk about the NBA finals against the Lakers. Rivers said his players do not view themselves as underdogs. "We don't think that way," he said. "We don't care what others think. We believed going into the playoff rounds that we could get here and win it. We thought we needed to be healthy, and we did get healthy. I don't know how healthy we are now, but we're getting closer again. That was key for us. We just believe that the 23-5 team was the real team, at the beginning of the season. The 27-27 the rest of the way was due to different circumstances that had nothing to do with basketball. And we believe that as a group."
Rivers talked about the respect he has for the Celtics-Lakers rivalry. "It means a lot," he said. "I know the history. I love the history of the game. To be part of it is huge for me, personally. But you feel a responsibility. You don't want them to beat you. And that's just the bottom line. Let's say you were playing Phoenix. You still would want to win the world championship, obviously. But you're playing the Lakers, and it's like you're thinking more about you want to beat them and less about wanting to win the title. And that's probably good."
Following is a transcript. To hear the interview, click on the Dennis & Callahan audio on demand page.
What is your schedule?
The schedule is we're practicing at 11 o'clock. And then right after practice we're jumping on a plane and flying out a day early — just with the time change and stuff. Then we'll practice at UCLA tomorrow. Then we'll have that league-mandated practice on Wednesday that I love so much.
Was that Nate Robinson's 15 minutes of fame, or are we going to see more of Nate Robinson?
I think you'll see more of him. It's funny what you learn in losses. Nate Robinson didn't play because we needed him in Game 6. Nate Robinson played because he played so well in Game 5, the game that Orlando beat us. It wasn't the offensive end, it was the defensive end. He was doing all the things that we needed him to do, that we worked with him on. You could see that he had bought in. I remember turning to our bench early on and saying, "Hey, Nate's going to help us." I didn't know he was going to do that, obviously, offensively or anything like that. If he can continue to do that, then yeah, he has a chance to help us. Read the rest of this entry »
|Big Baby will play in Game 6
|05.28.10 at 7:14 pm ET
Glen Davis said prior to Game 6 that he will play tonight after suffering a concussion in Game 5. "I'm feeling good," he said. "[The headaches] are all gone."
Davis was hit by Magic center Dwight Howard with an elbow and staggered to half court before collapsing. "He caught me off guard," Davis said. "That was the big thing. I didn't see it coming."
Davis also said that he didn't lose a tooth, but he have a brace in his mouth knocked out. Asked if he thought the play was dirty, Davis said, "I don't know what to think. It's not the only time he's thrown elbows."
Davis held court with reporters for about five minutes before Rajon Rondo told him it was time to stop and focus on the game.
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- In a steamer set over boiling water steam the cauliflower, covered, for 5 minutes, or until it is just tender. While the cauliflower is steaming, in a skillet cook the bacon over moderate heat, stirring, until it is crisp and transfer it with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the fat, to the skillet add the cauliflower, the dill, the lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste, and heat the mixture over moderately low heat, stirring, until the cauliflower is coated well with the dill mixture. Sprinkle the cauliflower mixture with the bacon bits.
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Oliver and I took the bus from Habarana to Trincomale, and another bus from Trinco to Nilaveli (normally i'm all for taking the local bus, but in this instance, the bus was ridiculously slow, and someone had a gas can, and its fumes were heavy and thick in the bus)
I should interject here that i wasn't so excited to go to Nilaveli. Oliver, on the other hand, was all about it. The words 'traveling,' 'no tourists,' and 'beautiful' make his eyes get big. He loves the places everyone else isn't going. Alone, I would have never gone, but together with Oliver I felt it would be okay, and it was. Nilaveli was amazing!
As we thought, there was no danger of fighting from either side in the area ("Peace begins with a smile" as one sign said).
From Trinco and beyond were NGOs from every rich western country you could imagine (not much from the U.S. though), and several villages built for all the displaced people after the tsunami.
In Nilaveli, the land has a dead, barren feeling to it on first impression. Dozens of hotels were leveled by the tsunami, and littered everywhere are boats, concrete in crumbles, and downed coconut trees. The beach is quintisential white sand and palm trees, but strewn with an immense amount of garbage, ruining the ambiance. No tourists are coming, no money coming in, and no one for whom to clean the beach
Only about 4 hotels were open in Nilaveli, and we stated at the Sea View for Rps. 1,000 ($10) per night plus food. We had the best room, the one on the rooftop, and slept outside two of the nights, falling asleep while gazing at thousands of stars.
There was another hotel down the beach that had one of those pools where the pool water runs into the ocean water, because there isn't really a distinct edge to the structure. The owner quoted us the same price as the Sea View, but we were so settled in at the Sea View we decided not to change to Coral Bay (phone 0094-26-2232272).
We found 2 dead sea turtles that had washed ashore, and considered taking the skulls and shells, but the next day when we went to collect the better of the two turtles, it was gone, perhaps sucked back into the ocean by the night's high tide.
Two days we went to Pigeon Island (so named for the thousands of pigeons that live and breed there) to snorkel and laze around...we could immagine the beauty before the tsunami, which destroyed most all of the coral
To contact a great three-wheeler (rickshaw) driver for Trinco and Nilaveli, call K.M. Rafeek tel. 071-305-9295
Meanwhile, I am still finding time to practice yoga, and per Lino's advice, I showed Oliver how to help me in the poses where i need adjusting. It's great for my practice :) Oliver is also practicing some little yoga a few mornings a week. I admit, practice is much more difficult minus the structure of mysore classes. Then again, I spent the last year and a half or so practicing on my own, so I know it's possible to get into the routine again. I think it is beautiful in yoga to have daily practice, and that we must continuly revive our self-discipline. I was thinking too, that the only thing worse than acting without awareness is having awareness and not acting, i.e. when I know I need to practice, but procrastinate--as opposed to not having a yoga practice at all. Or knowing that I am upset for an absurd reason, having that awareness, but then continuing to be absurd anyway. Is it worse to have the awareness and not change/ act, or is it worse not to have the awareness at all?


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Up to Tre Rose for breakfast then Roger met Luca, his riding companion for the morning. They are riding up the mountain out of Nesso and back around. He has been looking forward to this ride. Exploring Nesso is on our list today. Nesso is a reasonable size village, we guess around 1000 maybe 1500 residents. It is perched on then side of the mountain with the houses clinging precariously to the hillside. The main road from Como to Bellagio runs ...
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I have a large (500sf) wood deck that needs to be re-stained. I started by pressure washing the deck but I used a turbo tip on my power washer and caused many of the boards to splinter. This weekend I rented a floor sander and got my butt kicked to the point that I just returned it. No matter what grit paper I used, it was just impossible to get the job started let alone completed. That being said, what is the best way to get the splinters off so that I have a smooth surface to stain? I can't see myself on the floor with an orbital hand sander for 2 days smoothing the deck. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I have the same problem Adam. I was going to start a thread too, asking if it's possible to turn the boards over (since I haven't ruined that side with the pressure washer).
But there must be a reason that it can't be done because I haven't read about anyone flipping them over.
You can flip them over if they are intact and decent looking on the flip side.
What kind of sander did you try? Had you allowed enough time between pressure washing and sanding for the wood to dry out?
And we're back to the sanding issue.
Why not just leave them in place and let someone who knows how to use the sander do the work?
Another thing to consider is that the edges along the bottom of the boards may have drip marks on them from the sealers or whatever has been applied to the deck over the years.
I contacted a guy who had an ad in the paper for floor sanding. I asked if he would come over and sand my deck. He said it wouldn't be worth his time and gas money and that I wouldn't want to pay him $400 to do the job. :huh:
I probably would have paid that much because there are 2 decks equalling just under 550 sq. feet.
But if someone were to sand it with one of those big floor sanders, would the heads of the screws tear up the sandpaper?
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The Catholic Church in the US must recognise its failings in the priestly sexual abuse scandal and rise up again with determination to heal the deep wounds, Pope John Paul II told US bishops.
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The sexual abuse crisis erupted in 2002 when it was discovered that many US bishops had simply moved priests known to have abused minors to new parishes instead of defrocking them or reporting them to the authorities.
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We weren't too impressed with the last Alienware product we looked at, its Area-51 Gaming PC, but the company's last notebook that passed through our test-beds, the Alienware Area-51 m15x, won a glowing review and a Recommended Award. Today we're looking at a new member of the Area-51 notebook range, the 17in M17, which Andy was generally impressed by in our Hands-On Preview. But can it really hold up to the standard set by its little brother?
Of course, this isn't the first 17in notebook Alienware has done; the Area-51 m17x has been available for quite a while. So what does dropping the 'x' give you? Ironically, CrossFireX for a start. Yes, this portable monster comes with dual ATI Mobility Radeon HD3870s powering a 1,920 x 1,200 display and it's also Alienware's first mobile product to offer a Quad Core Intel processor. Nor does the fun end there, but before we enter into the rest of the specifications let's take a look at the outside; for though we shouldn't judge a book by its cover, it's a different story when it comes to notebooks.
As it turns out, the M17 comes with a lovely cover. Rather like a very expensive black inside-out pillow-case with its fold-over flap, the cover is felt on the outside and stretchy satiny material on the inside. It's perfect to protect your laptop from dust, dirt and scratches, and light and thin enough to fit in a pocket folded up. There's a high-quality black mesh Alienware baseball cap, with the inevitable alien head stitched on in white and a thick plastic alien head sticker with blue eyes.
You'll also find a leather folder, which contains the manual and CDs, including Vista Home Premium, Nero 7 Essentials and the M17 support disc. The included mouse mat is far better than what we're used to from bundled ones, with a rubber under-side and textured hard top along which any mouse will glide smoothly. Last of all are four spare screws of the same type that hold the notebook's bays in. Overall it's a fairly comprehensive bundle and does make you feel you're getting that little bit extra.
The machine itself immediately catches the eye for all the right reasons. Alienware's PCs have always been distinct thanks to the unique alien head with glowing eyes that adorns them. However, the M17 stands out more than most thanks not only to the silver alien head with blue-lit eyes, which incidentally works nicely with the black lid, but also the shape of that lid. For all of you that know the signature 'ribbed' case front found on the company's desktop models, it presents a familiar aspect, and for those who've read our m9750 review, not much has changed. Some might lament the lack of stylistic progress here, but if it ain't broke, why fix it?
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The guys at Beautiful Decay recently introduced four more artist series t-shirts from folks like Jesse Ledoux, Aaron Nobile, Dust La Rock and Jan Kallwejt. My favorites are LeDoux's "Giant Hand" (left), Noble's comic book like "Calliph" (middle) and Kallwejt's "Lung Music" (right)– a shirt that features a musical take on the human internal organ system. As always they're custom-cut, custom-dyed and printed on super soft 100% cotton t-shirts. Pop by their online store to order while they last!
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Excerpt from Wikipedia: Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (Xhosa pronunciation: [xoˈliɬaɬa manˈdeːla], born 18 July 1918 – 5 December 2013), served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999, the first South-African president to be elected in a fully representative democratic election.
Sayings by Nelson Mandela
1. I greet you all in the name of peace, democracy and freedom for all! I stand here before you not as a prophet but as a humble servant of you, the people. Your tireless and heroic sacrifices have made it possible for me to be here today. I therefore place the remaining years of my life in your hands.
2. True reconciliation does not consist in merely forgetting the past.
3. Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.
4. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.
5. For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.
6. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.
7. During my lifetime I have dedicated myself to this struggle of the African people. I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony with equal opportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to see realized. But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die.
8. I detest racialism, because I regard it as a barbaric thing, whether it comes from a black man or a white man.
9. We are really appalled by any country, whether a superpower or a small country, that goes outside the U.N. and attacks independent countries, No country should be allowed to take the law into their own hands.
10. I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.
11. How can I be expected to believe that this same racial discrimination which has been the cause of so much injustice and suffering right through the years, should now operate here to give me a fair and open trial?….consider myself neither morally nor legally obliged to obey laws made by a Parliament in which I am not represented. That the will of the people is the basis of the authority of government, is a principle universally acknowledged as sacred throughout the civilized world.
12. I have never cared very much for personal prizes. A man does not become a freedom fighter in the hope of winning awards, but when I was notified that I had won the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize jointly with Mr de Klerk, I was deeply moved. The Nobel Peace Prize had a special meaning to me because of its involvement with South African history…. The award was a tribute to all South Africans and especially to those who fought in the struggle; I would accept it on their behalf.
13. We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right.
14. Education is the great engine of personal development. It is through education that the daughter of a peasant can become a doctor, that a son of a mineworker can become the head of the mine, that a child of farm workers can become the president of a great nation. It is what we make out of what we have, not what we are given, that separates one person from another.
15. I have walked that long road to freedom. I have tried not to falter; I have made missteps along the way. But I have discovered the secret that after climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb. I have taken a moment here to rest, to steal a view of the glorious vista that surrounds me, to look back on the distance I have come. But I can only rest for a moment, for with freedom comes responsibilities, and I dare not linger, for my long walk is not ended.
16. I was called a terrorist yesterday, but when I came out of jail, many people embraced me, including my enemies, and that is what I normally tell other people who say those who are struggling for liberation in their country are terrorists. I tell them that I was also a terrorist yesterday, but, today, I am admired by the very people who said I was one.
17. Freedom would be meaningless without security in the home and in the streets.
18. I really wanted to retire and rest and spend more time with my children, my grandchildren and of course with my wife. But the problems are such that for anybody with a conscience who can use whatever influence he may have to try to bring about peace, it's difficult to say no.
19. Democracy is based on the majority principle. This is especially true in a country such as ours where the vast majority have been systematically denied their rights. At the same time, democracy also requires that the rights of political and other minorities be safeguarded.
20. As I have said, the first thing is to be honest with yourself. You can never have an impact on society if you have not changed yourself.. Great peacemakers are all people of integrity, of honesty, but humility.
21. If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.
22. It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership.
23. If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner.
24. It always seems impossible until it's done.
25. A good head and good heart are always a formidable combination. But when you add to that a literate tongue or pen, then you have something very special.
26. There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.
27. Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.
28. Your playing small does not serve the world. Who are you not to be great?
29. One of the things I learned when I was negotiating was that until I changed myself, I could not change others.
30. As I walked out the door toward the gate that would lead to my freedom, I knew if I didn't leave my bitterness and hatred behind, I'd still be in prison.
31. After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb.
32. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, handsome, talented and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be?
#33 Mandela's poverty speech
33. Sometimes it falls upon a generation to be great. You can be that great generation. Let your greatness blossom.
34. When a man is denied the right to live the life he believes in, he has no choice but to become an outlaw.
35. Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies.
36. The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
37. It is said that no one truly knows a nation until one has been inside its jails. A nation should not be judged by how it treats its highest citizens, but its lowest ones.
38. Courage is not the absence of fear — it s inspiring others to move beyond it.
39. You will achieve more in this world through acts of mercy than you will through acts of retribution.
40. Without language, one cannot talk to people and understand them; one cannot share their hopes and aspirations, grasp their history, appreciate their poetry, or savor their songs.
41. Courageous people do not fear forgiving, for the sake of peace.


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Jonathan Mayo had a an article from a few days ago in which he mentioned that the Pittsburgh Pirates plan to use Connor Joe in the outfielder during the rest of this season, then get him work behind the plate in the Fall Instructional League.
The Pirates took Joe with the 39th overall pick in the draft this year and signed him ten days ago. He has been assigned to the Jamestown roster and hasn't played his first game yet. During the draft, Joe was announced as a right fielder, but he has more value as a catcher, where his bat is more suitable.
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Pianists Susan Wheatley and Daniel Perlongo are performing
"Piano Postcards" on Tuesday, April 8, 8:00
p.m. in Gorell Recital Hall (free admission). The pianists will perform
Perlongo's two piano works composed for their piano duo.
compositions focus on music to celebrate beautiful waterways—creeks,
lakes, and oceans in Indiana County and worldwide. Selections include "Lake
Breezes," reminiscent of Perlongo's homeland along Lake Michigan; "Windhover,"
inspired by a Gerald Hopkins poem along the Cornish shore; "Tango around Cape
Horn," where the Pacific and Atlantic oceans meet; and "Ghost Town Trail," a
tribute to our beautiful rails-to-trails path along Blacklick Creek in Indiana County.
Composer Daniel Perlongo is professor emeritus in music composition at Indiana University
of Pennsylvania, and has composed these works to perform with his wife, IUP
pianist and professor of music Susan Wheatley. Perlongo and his music compositions have
received numerous awards, including the American Prix de Rome, a Guggenheim
Fellowship, the American Academy-National Institute of Arts and Letters, and
the National Endowment for the Arts. His works have been performed
worldwide by symphony orchestras such as the Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, the
Warsaw Philharmonic, and the Slovenia Symphony Orchestra. His published
works are available from American Composers Alliance, in New York City.
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Stevens: Sanchez's Lobos Cut Down NAU Lumberjacks 68-57
Nov. 9, 2012
New Mexico Lobos Women's Basketball - In The Pit
Friday: New Mexico Lobos 68, Northern Arizona 57
By Richard Stevens - Senior Writer/GoLobos.com
In a way, it was Lumberjack vs Lobos. The Lobos beat the Lumberjack, 68-33. The Lobos (1-0) also beat the Lumberjacks, 68-57.
The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks came into The Pit Friday night and leaned heavily -- maybe too heavily - on the talent and shots of senior Amy Patton.
Patton came through, scoring a game-high 33 points, but the Lumberjack did seem to wear down at the end as Lobo Coach Yvonne Sanchez threw a variety of Lobos at the NAU star. No other NAU player reached double figures.
"She almost beat us single handedly. She's a heck of a player," said Lobo Coach Yvonne Sanchez. "You would think we didn't play defense on at all on her. She did get tired. We kept putting people on her and denied her the ball."
Meanwhile, the Lobos used a more balanced attack in scoring and had three players score 13 points apiece: Sara Halasz, Caroline Durbin and Khadijah Shumpert, who went 5-of-8 from inside the paint.
UNM also got nine points from Bryce Owens and seven from Whitney Johnson. Shumpert led UNM on the boards with eight followed by Jourdan Erskine with six rebounds.
"I was proud of these guys," said Sanchez. "There is just a lot of gelling and a lot of meshing to do. It's Game One under our belts and now they have the jitters and the crowd factor under their belts.
"It's time to go to Game Two."
UNM shot 45.3 percent from the floor and probably could have widened its eventual gap, but went 15-of-30 from the free-throw line. Halasz did go 6-of-6 from the line to brighten those stats. Sanchez said her senior was UNM's one "bright spot" at the line.
"We're going to learn from this, but it's better to learn from a win than from a loss," said Durbin.
NAU shot 40 percent, but only 34.6 percent in the second half. NAU went 7-of-14 from the line. UNM won the board battle 41-32. Abrey Davis had 11 boards for the Lumberjacks, but could score only four points inside off the Lobo defense.
The Lobos depth gave UNM an edge on both sides of the court. The Lumberjacks played Patton, and Paige Haynes for 40 minutes and Davis played 39. UNM's Bryce Owens played 35 minutes, but no other Lobo played more than 28 minutes. UNM had nine players playing in double-figure minutes.
"It's such a difference from last year," said Durbin. "We can shuffle people in and out and keep the energy pretty high."
Halasz, who sat out the past two seasons with knee injuries, played her first official game in two seasons. She went 3-of-10 from the floor, 6-of-6 from the line and dished out five assists.
"It was great having Sara out there," said Durbin. "We hadn't played in a real game together in a while."
Said Halasz: "It felt good. It felt great. The coaches and the team had confidence in me and that was in my mind."
The Lobos had a 33-32 halftime lead, but quickly saw Patton dissolve that gap. The smooth Lumberjack opened up the second half with a jumper off the glass to put NAU back up 34-33. Owens got the lead back, 36-34, on a long trey tossed up to beat the clock.
Vaughn hit a single free throw at the 17:24 mark to make it 37-35 in UNM's favor. Patton tied it, 37-all, hitting two free throws. UNM carried a 41-37 lead into the 15:48 break thanks to a nice pass from Whitney Johnson to Shumpert for a layup. NAU was shooting a chilly 16.7 percent from the field at that mark.
A Jackson jumper in the corner handed UNM a 45-39 lead that Patton quickly cut to 45-42 on a trey. Durbin made one of three free throws to give UNM a 46-42 lead and then Johnson scored inside and added a free throw to make it 49-42 in UNM's favor. The Lobos were executing better on offense and Patton hadn't done a lot of damage at that point.
At the 11:59 break, Patton scored for NAU and Jackson hit a perimeter jumper for UNM to form a 51-44 Lobo lead. Patton had 27 points at that break. Halasz, who had 13 at the half, had yet to score for UNM, but had three fouls.
The Lobos then went on a little run to put some space on the scoreboard between them and the Lumberjacks. Owens hit a trey out front that bounced off the front of the rim, but got a sweet bounce and fell into the basket. Jackson hit a baseline jumper to give UNM a 56-45 lead at 9:28 and NAU called a timeout - down 11 points in The Pit.
The Lumberjacks, who lean too much on Patton, needed to lean on their star even more. She delivered on a baseline jumper to cut UNM's lead to 56-47. She added two free throws on a one-and-one to make it 56-49 at the 7:31 media break. Patton had 31 points at that mark and her teammates had 18 points. Patton did appear to be tiring.
"Everybody just tried to slow her down and not let her touch the ball," said Sanchez. "Players like that who come in here, we have to make them work."
NAU had a little run to cut UNM's lead to five points at 58-53. The Lobos got a big bucket inside on a follow by Shumpert: 60-53. NAU cut it to 60-55 and Vaughn hit a reverse layup to bump UNM's lead back up to 62-55. The UNM dagger was delivered by Durbin at the 1:03 mark -- a 3-pointer that pushed UNM to 65-55.
First Half: New Mexico Lobos 33, Northern Arizona 32
The Lobos got 13 points from Sara Halasz and went 7-of-10 from the free-throw line to help form their one-point halftime gap. The Lumberjacks went 1-of-1 from the stripe, but got 17 points from Patton, who went 7-of-13 from the field in the half. Patton was 3-of-6 from 3-point range.
The Lumberjacks got five boards from Raven Anderson and five from Aubrey Davis and edged UNM on the glass 17-15. NAU was hurt by ball handling with nine turnovers to four for the Lobos. UNM got seven points each from Durbin and Shumpert.
The field goal shooting was close as UNM shot 44.4 percent from the floor and NAU shot 44.8 percent. UNM was 2-of-9 from long range and the Lumberjacks were 5-of-11. NAU went up 28-21 and 30-23 before a Halasz-led charge handed UNM the halftime lead.
Halasz hit two free throws to cut NAU's lead to 32-29 and then cut in front of Patton for a steal and a layup to form a 32-31 gap. Durbin hit a 10-foot jumper on a short drive to her left to finalize the 32-31 halftime count.
UNM led 21-20 before the Lumberjacks ran off eight unanswered points to take their 28-21 lead. .


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After a few hours at the museum we drove to Jamestown, Rhode Island. A good friend of ours from Hawaii, Bill Pitchers, was born and raised on the island. Bill set us up with a friend of his, Jan Whitford, a local author who also happens to work at the municipal campground. We checked in early in the afternoon spent a few hours relaxing
The next day Jan and his wife, Barbara, picked us up at the campsite and took us on an all day tour of Jamestown, Newport and Bristol. We seem to be in the neighborhood of the one percent of the population that tolerates the rest of us. The number of estates is astounding. First stop was the Beavertail Lighthouse, then Bill Pitcher's family home and birthplace . Jan and I got a kick out of Bill's memorial plaque, "Birthplace of William J. Pitchers 1937", in Bill's own writing of course. A modest structure with a infamous history having spawned "Barnacle Bill", "Silvertongue" or whatever moniker you know Billy Boy by. 74 years young and still going strong..
On to Newport, playground of the rich and famous, the summer white houses for Eisenhower and Kennedy are here, The Newport Preservation Trust, started by Doris Duke, owns numerous of the turn of the century mansions built by the early billionaires of American society, Carnegie, Vanderbilt, Duke, etc., etc, these waterfront estates were summer getaways for the ultra rich at the turn of the century through the roaring twenties, and on up to today
On up to Bristol, where we had a magnificent lunch at the DeWolfe Pub. Seafood bisque and the seafood sandwich were unbelievably delectable, did I mention that I appear to be regaining some hard lost pounds? The day was again, spectacular, blue skies and 85 degrees.
We made the trip to Bristol to visit the Herreshoffe boat design museum, The Herreshoffe brothers started a boatyard committed to excellence and innovation in the 1880's and they are recognized, most notably Nathaniel, as the greatest boat designers of their time with many America's Cup winners to their credit. I was surprised to see an early catamaran design in the display of historic boats. Nat was really ahead of his time in that regard. The preserved yachts were easily accessible by steps and ladders, they encouraged you to enter and wander around.
Back to the campsite at Fort Getty to prepare for an early departure for Cape Cod.


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Muriel R. Schlouch, 88, co-owned disposal company
Muriel R. Schlouch, 88, of Mohnton, passed away Friday, July 12, 2013 at Denver Health & Rehabiliatation Center.
She was born in Angelica, Berks County, to the late Cansie U. and Jennie (Ulrich) Shupp and was the wife of the late Samuel Schlouch, who passed away in 1999.
Muriel was a member of Allegheny United Church of Christ, Alleghenyville. She was a member of the Brecknock Berks Co. Fire Company Women's Auxiliary. Muriel enjoyed cooking, sewing and crocheting.
During her working years, Muriel worked at Cinderella Knitting Mill, Denver, the former Redcay's Hat Factory, Adamstown, and was a co-owner of Yelks Disposal Company, Adamstown, with her former late husband.
Muriel is survived by a son: David M., husband of Linda (Eberly) Yelk of Reinholds; a granddaughter: Jennifer, wife of Masaru Hateruma of Japan; two great-grandchildren: Kayla Yelk of West Lawn and Kenji Hateruma of Japan; two brothers: James W. Shupp Sr. of Hamburg and Cansie U. Shupp Jr. of Reinholds.
In addition to her late husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband: William J. Yelk; a grandson: Bryan Yelk; a brother: Carl Shupp; and two sisters: Lillian Sweitzer and Barbara Spotts.
A viewing was held July 17 at the Allegheny United Church of Christ, Alleghenyville, followed by funeral services with Pastor Thomas Adil officiating. Interment took place in the Allegheny Union Church Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in Muriel's memory may be made to the Allegheny United Church of Christ, 1219 Kurtz Mill Road, Mohnton, PA 19540.
Arrangements by Roseboro Stradling Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., Denver. Online condolences can be given at roseborostradling.com.


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3. Prepare box-mix brownie batter (as directed on the box) and spoon it over Reese-cookie dough, 3/4 full.
4. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes. VOILA!
Susan's claim of goodness: "Srsly: not costly, easy, and I have to hide them to keep husband and son from eating all of them tonight."
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Immunization clinic planned
Crow Wing County Community Services Health Division (Public Health) will be offering a walk-in school immunization clinic from 3:30-6 p.m. Thursday at the Crow Wing County Community Services Health Division (Public Health) office, 204 Laurel Street, Suite 12, Brainerd.
This clinic is for sixth- to 12th-graders in need of vaccinations. Immunizations offered are: Tdap, HPV (Gardasil), Meningitis, MMR, and Hepatitis B, Hepatitis A and Varicella (chicken pox).
Shots are $5 each; however, no one is denied access due to inability to pay. Medical Assistance or Minnesota Care is also accepted as payment so bring your cards. If your private health insurance pays for vaccinations, you must be seen by your home medical clinic and should not attend this clinic.
A parent or legal guardian and a complete shot record are required to accompany the student or shots may not be given.
If your child has a special medical problem and cannot be vaccinated or if you as a parent are conscientiously opposed to immunizations, you may receive a legal exemption. Contact the school nurse.
For more information, call Margie Young at Crow Wing County Community Services Health Division, 824-1098, or toll free at 888-724-1080, ext. 1098.


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Like most of these speakers, the Flip is strongest in the midrange and sounds best playing acoustical material. It sounded clean and much bigger than its size on tracks such as The National's "Runaway" and Wilco's "Black Moon." But feed it more bass-heavy material -- hip hop or techno -- and it shows some strain, particularly at higher volumes. Not that it doesn't produce some bass. It just has its limitations.
This is par for the course for this mini speaker category. I should also point out that while Bluetooth wireless streaming has improved over the years, it, too, has its shortcomings. You'll experience the occasional dropout and your music gets compressed, though that matters less when you're listening to a tiny speaker such as this.
Like most Bluetooth speakers, the Flip has a rated range of around 30 feet, but you can do better than that in an open environment. No remote is included because your mobile device -- the Flip works with iOS and Android smartphones and tablets as well as most Bluetooth-enabled devices -- acts as a remote.
Battery life comes in at around 5 hours, which is OK but not great. If you play the speaker at higher volumes, you probably won't hit that, but you can do better if you turn down the volume to quieter levels.
I liked the JBL Flip. Aside from the ungainly AC adapter, I thought it was well designed, and I appreciated that JBL included a neoprene carrying case, which offers decent protection. Few of these types of speakers sound fantastic -- and the Flip doesn't either -- but it sounds as good as anything at this price point, and in some cases, slightly better. Logitech's UE Mini Boombox is more compact and has a rugged finish, but the JBL sounds a little bit better and has slightly stronger bass performance.
In the end, while the Flip doesn't necessarily stand head and shoulders above the rest of its competitors, it does stand tall and distinguishes itself enough to make it easily recommendable.


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EconSouth (Fourth Quarter 2005)
Mississippi Construction Is Key to Recovery
Hurricane Katrina had profound effects on Mississippi's economy in 2005 that will continue to dominate the state's economic landscape for the foreseeable future. There is still no accurate estimate of the full economic consequences of the storm, but Katrina's impact in terms of insured losses already surpasses that of the previous benchmark hurricane, Camille, which devastated the Mississippi Gulf Coast in 1969. According to the Red Cross, 68,000 homes in the state were destroyed as a consequence of Katrina, with another 63,000 suffering major structural damage. Many business establishments were also destroyed or damaged by the storm, including the casinos in the Gulfport and Biloxi area, which had been the primary engine of growth for that region.
Hurricane Katrina also took a heavy toll on employment in Mississippi. Payrolls were down almost 23,000 in November from a year earlier (over 2 percent of employment). Most of the job losses were in the coastal area, and the unemployment rates in the coastal counties of Hancock and Harrison approached 25 percent in October. Job losses were initially concentrated in the retail and hospitality industries, but most industries have experienced job losses as a consequence of the hurricane (see the chart).
The property and infrastructure damage and the relatively poor employment numbers might not seem to be a harbinger of improvement for Mississippi's economy in 2006. But money flowing in from insurance companies, government agencies, and private relief funds will likely provide significant stimulus to the state's economy in the coming year. In addition, employment related to rebuilding should be strong and will help to mitigate the job losses stemming from Hurricane Katrina. In fact, employment in the construction industry has already begun to improve.
The Commission on Recovery, Rebuilding, and Renewal, appointed by Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour, is working with devastated communities to develop responsible rebuilding plans. While the short-term impact of Hurricane Katrina has devastated much of the economy of the Gulf Coast, there is hope that, in the long run, the area's economy will be stronger than before.
Real estate and construction rise from the ruins
Mississippi's real estate and construction sector should benefit the most during the recovery period. The housing market outside the storm-damaged areas, which grew only moderately during the first half of 2005, has experienced tremendous growth since the hurricane. For example, in the two weeks following Hurricane Katrina, home sales in Jackson rose 28 percent compared to a year earlier. Demand for housing along the coast has also been strong since the storm, but with only a limited number of houses available, home prices have surged.
Condominium development was strong along the coast before Hurricane Katrina, and analysts expect condos to become an increasingly important part of the state's housing landscape. New housing construction and repair work will likely get under way in earnest in early 2006, with strong levels of activity anticipated well into 2007. But uncertainty surrounding potential changes in the building codes could cause some delays.
The hardest-hit area of the Mississippi coast was home to over 3,000 business establishments. The most visible of these were the casinos. The initial construction of these casinos in the early 1990s led to double-digit increases in employment in the construction industry. Analysts anticipate that the reconstruction will provide a similar or even greater boost, especially since a number of casinos are planning to expand beyond the original structure. Given the extent of the repair work already under way, however, limited labor and material resources may constrain the pace of some construction projects.
Rebuilding and expansion should revive tourism
After a record year in 2004, Mississippi's casino industry was on its way to maintaining that momentum in 2005. The Gulf Coast casinos, in particular, were ahead of last year's revenues through August, and the addition of the Hard Rock Casino was on tap to accelerate growth. However, the 13 coastal riverboat casinos were either torn apart or tossed on land by Hurricane Katrina, effectively crippling the area's tourist trade—erasing $500,000 a day in tax revenue and $3.3 million a day in gaming revenue and putting as many as 14,000 people out of work.
|After Hurricane Katrina demolished the offshore casinos that have become an important part of Mississippi's economy, the state legislature voted to allow future casinos to be constructed on land.
Amid concerns that some casinos would not return to the area because of the extent of damage and the fragility of the water-based structures, the Mississippi legislature passed a law that allows the building of casinos on dry land in the coastal area. Most of the casino owners along the state's Gulf Coast have announced that they plan to rebuild. Many of the casinos should be open again within the next 18 months. Meanwhile, the state's inland casinos have benefited from an increased number of gamblers, partially offsetting tax and tourism revenue losses from the Gulf Coast.
The tourism and gaming sector should pick up steam as it gradually rebuilds in 2006.
Manufacturing should rebound
Manufacturing employment, which accounts for more than 15 percent of Mississippi's total workforce, was relatively stable before the hurricane. Employment fell by 5 percent in September but recovered approximately half of that loss by November. The facilities of large employers along the coast—such as the shipbuilding industry, which employs approximately 15,000 workers—were damaged and temporarily shut down, idling thousands of workers.
Going forward, Mississippi's furniture and wood products industries, which had been experiencing slight declines in employment in recent years, should be stimulated by hurricane replacement and repair demand. The region's expanding vehicle production industry, which was relatively unscathed by Katrina, will also continue to boost the state's manufacturing sector.
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