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I wanted nice plump towels in pretty colors. When I use towels I want to be welcomed by them.You see, my idea of luxurious is a towel that caresses me like cashmere, soft like a teddy bear, and simply ostentatious to my skin. My plum colored towels were plush and vibrant right out of the bag and have remained the same after countless washings. These are definitely the kind of towels that I can find at the Four Seasons. I am abundantly pleased with this collection of towels and I plan many more to add to my collection.
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Very good quality, very thick. Color true to photos. I got the Latte which is warm brown, like coffee with milk. If you don't like really like thick towels, these are not for you. Good value.
Very nice washcloths. They are thick and a bit larger than the standard washcloths.
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I'll bet that the towels in this "Superior" and "Luxurious" collection are terrific. Unfortunately, I only needed washcloths, a dozen of them, because I like to use a clean one every day. Verdict: the thick, tightly woven fabric that makes for a good towel is not so good for a washcloth. It's too thick -- so tightly packed with loops that you can hardly fold it, so inflexible that you cannot comfortably wash your face with it. The scratchy woven stripes make things worse. Several launderings in hot water haven't softened them up. Next time I need thick, cozy bath towels I may very well go for this collection. But for washcloths, I'll go for a thinner and probably cheaper brand.
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Starting a business is no easy undertaking, as most entrepreneurs are no doubt aware. First you have to come up with a great idea for a business, followed by putting together a plan that convinces others that you have a good idea and that you can turn it into a successful venture. From there it's just a matter of finding lenders or investors to give you the startup funds needed to launch your business so that you can follow through with your plans to get your company off the ground and earning a profit, possibly including leasing a building, hiring employees, and getting your products or services to the consumer public. No sweat, right? Of course, you might also have another agenda when it comes to your business startup; you may be interested in running a company that operates in an environmentally responsible manner, in which case sustainability is likely an important factor. If you're planning to go this route, don't think you have to reinvent the wheel. Plenty of entrepreneurs have been down this path before you and you can benefit from their wisdom.
Since most business startups don't have a ton of money to spend on securing a lease at a LEED certified facility (much less build one to house their operations), they may find themselves operating out of a structure that is somewhat less than eco-friendly. But for the company looking to start out on a carbon-neutral foot, this is terribly undesirable. Luckily, there are several ways that a business can make the best of a bad situation and develop strategies that will not only cut consumption but also reduce utility bills in the process. For example, you could start by calling in the power company to conduct an energy audit on your office space to find areas where waste is occurring. From there it's just a matter of informing the building owners so that necessary action can be taken. You might not be able to finagle solar panels or other alternative energy options out of property owners, but you might just be able to get them to make minor repairs that will ensure the bought air stays inside the building.
Another option is to implement your own conservation strategies. For example, you could try to find a building that has plenty of windows that let natural light in. If you create an open floor plan rather than putting in cubicles and walled offices that block light sources you can forego the use of electric illumination, at least during the daytime hours. Or you might spring for the installation of low-flow toilets and aerated or motion-sensor faucets in your facility (should the owners agree) as a way to conserve water on the premises.
And of course, there are steps you can take within your organization to cut pollution and waste, such as allowing employees to telecommute or encouraging them to carpool with a rewards program as a way to cut carbon emissions. Or you might go paperless. You may think that sustaining a business startup requires you to take advantage of free business banking, or that finding institutions where great value business loans are available is the key to keeping your company afloat. And while you'd certainly be correct on both scores, you might also be keen to tackle issues of environmental sustainability where your operations are concerned. In this case, there are tons of ways to cut consumption, waste, and pollution, even if you don't own the building you operate out of. You just have to do some research, ask for advice, and get creative.

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NEW PRICE! 348 Tri-Power rebuilt & detailed 1000 miles ago. TH350 3-speed automatic, upgraded power steering, radial tires. Exceptional driving Impala that looks spectacular.
Hailing from Tennessee and having spent most of its life in the south, this spectacular 1960 Impala looks like a rock star from any angle. The cowl tag shows it was originally Tuxedo Black, but when it was restored a few years ago, it received a correct coat of code 973 Roman Red with an Ermine White insert. There's a lot of sheetmetal here and it was all straightened and smoothed to a very high standard before the paint went on, and the extra work pays off with sharp reflections and clean, straight lines. It has not had any major sheetmetal replacements save for a few patches in the floors, and panel fit is quite good overall. The doors close with a gentle push, not a hard slam, and both the hood and trunk pivot open easily on properly-adjusted springs. The bumpers shine up beautifully, the stainless window surrounds are in very good condition, and even the ornate tail panel that houses the Impala's traditional triple taillights is in fine shape. Experts will note that this car carries both the stylized 'V' and crossed flags emblems, denoting that there's a top-of-the-line 348 cubic inch mill under the hood.
The red and white interior was freshened a few years ago as well. It's not entirely correct, however given the sticky flat vinyl used by Chevrolet in 1960, it's a big improvement for someone who prefers to drive his car. Crisp white bench seats with pleated red inserts and piping look right inside the bright red Imp and it shows almost zero wear since the restoration was completed. Restored gauges look great and are fully functional (save for the clock, which is typical), and the factory AM radio in the dash is operational. Even the trunk is professionally finished with gray matting and a matching spare wheel and wide whitewall radial.
This is a real 348 car, although there were no "matching numbers" in the traditional sense in 1960, so there's no way to know whether this is the exact original engine. However, it has been recently rebuilt (less than 1000 miles) and detailed for show throughout. Correct components and finishes were used throughout, right down to the hoses and clamps, and even the exhaust manifolds were treated to a cast iron coating that looks right but won't rust. It starts easily, even after it's been sitting, and settles into an even idle without a lot of drama. Out on the street, it happily idles in traffic without getting cranky and it's hard to resist the urge to dip into all six barrels, because this car really wants to run.
A modern power steering box replaces the leak-prone external cylinder that was standard equipment and makes this car track like a cruise missile on the highway. As I mentioned, it's backed by a TH350 3-speed automatic which always seems to be in the right gear and you can summon up a quick downshift merely by cracking the throttles on the outer two carburetors. The original rear end was freshened and reinstalled and it appears that there are new coil springs in back to maintain the correct ride height. 3.23 gears mean that this is a very comfortable highway cruiser, and with a somewhat throaty non-stock dual exhaust system, it happily burbles away at speed and offers a fantastic vintage V8 soundtrack under acceleration. There are a few minor patches in the floors (but no wholesale replacements), which is typical even of cars that lived in a warm climate due to failing weather seals over the years, but the rockers and other structural members are in excellent condition with no repairs needed. Four restored steel wheels wear brand new 215/75/14 Coker wide whitewall radials that look right and handle superbly.
This lovely Impala is also accompanied by a vast treasure trove of spare parts which represent a significant value all by themselves.
If you want an affordable collector car that can do it all and look like a million bucks at the same time, this is it.
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Tyler,TX — East Texans will soon see alcohol sales in the ballot this coming November.
Today, Economist, Ray Perryman, presented a study to the East Texas community, a study showing that the sale of alcohol will significantly boost the economy.
In July, the Smith County Commissioners Court approve alcohol sales on the ballet.
Many East Texans wonder how this vote of approving alcohol sales will benefit the community.
The vote will impact the decision of whether beer and wine should be sold in grocery stores in Smith County and Tyler.
Perryman says, alcohol sales will bring more than 5-million dollars of tax money, and will create more jobs.
" Tyler is a big retail sector, consequently it pulls in people from a lot of different places. The majority would be retail jobs, because that's the first place you'll see the impact but after that it spills out to the entire community," says Perryman.
Chairman, Bob Westbrook, of Tyler Chamber of Commerce says, Tyler voters are an educated group because they are so passionate about their community."
"Positive poll numbers that have come out surrounding this issue, they feel feel very confident that's it's going to pass, so I'm really excited," says Westbrook.


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Investigators report heavy damage from a fire that roared through a building being used by a paving supply business in Lawrence County Tuesday night.
The fire gutted the West State Street building containing equipment owned by the Seal Master company.
Police reported seeing flames coming through the roof just after 11:30 p.m. Firefighters were called from surrounding communities to battle the blaze.
Fire chief Francis Exposito tells 21 News that crews worked to keep sparks from flying to another building where sealants and other asphalt products are stored. Another concern was the nearby Sky King fireworks business.
Chief Exposito also says that several additions had been made to the building over the years, making it more difficult to fight the fire.
No one was injured.
Investigators are looking for a cause.


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PORT ALLEGANY ŌĆō The Kane WolvesŌĆÖ offense was clicking on all cylinders in last nightŌĆÖs game against the Port Allegany Gators on the road. The Wolves scored on each of their first half possessions on their way to posting a 42-6 win over the Gators.
The Kane Tornado Pony and Pee Wee teams traveled north last Saturday to take on the Bolivar-Richburg Wolverines. The Kane Ponies rebounded from last weekŌĆÖs loss to Coudersport with a 6-0 win over the Wolverines. The Kane Pee Wees ran their winning streak to four with a convincing 18-0 win over the hosts.
KaneŌĆÖs Harley Morris provided the only points in the pony game on a tough run into the end zone. The Tornado defense did the rest, preventing the Wolverines from crossing the goal line all game.
JOHNSONBURG ŌĆō Despite an early one-set deficit, the Johnsonburg Ramettes roared back Thursday night to take a 3-1 (20-25, 25-20, 25-22, 25-19) win over visiting Kane.
"I think we need to build on this win," Johnsonburg head varsity volleyball coach Bill Shuey said following the win which pushes his team's record to 2-3. "We showed that we don't quit. Kane really had the momentum and were doing some good things but we were able to fight back. We kept fighting and we have to keep doing that as we move on.
The Kane girlsŌĆÖ soccer team hosted an experienced West Forest Fires team on Wednesday and ended up on the short end of a 5-1 score. The Fire, who list 10 seniors and six juniors on their 26-player roster, scored their first goal less than two minutes after kickoff when striker Samantha Dubrawka found the back of the net.


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|Aqib Talib brushes off health questions: 'This ain't my first rodeo'
|12.19.13 at 7:51 pm ET
FOXBORO — Aqib Talib isn't hearing any talk about his health being an issue.
'I feel like everybody else," he said Thursday. "It's Week 16, and there isn't anybody in the NFL who is 100 percent. It's football, man.
"This ain't my first rodeo.'
Talib, who has struggled with hip problems on and off throughout the season, started strong but has appeared to drop off a bit as of late. There's no telling how much of his problems are due to the hip issue (he was limited at Thursday's practice because of the hip), but he knows he's in for a challenge this week. The Ravens feature some of the better deep threats in the game — the Ravens have 13 pass plays of 40 or more yards this season, good for third-best in the league, trailing only the Eagles (18) and Browns (14). Torrey Smith (59 catches, 1,032 yards, four touchdowns and 17.5 yards per catch), Marlon Brown (40 catches, 443 yards, six touchdowns) and Jacoby Jones (35 catches, 433 yards, two touchdowns) all have an ability to connect with quarterback Joe Flacco when it comes to the deep ball.
Talib had plenty of good things to say about the Baltimore receiving corps, particularly the speed of Smith, who he called "one of" the fastest receivers in the league.
'We don't even have to talk about that. You know how fast he is. We all know how fast he is," Talib said. "He's up there. Put him up there with the [Mike] Wallaces and Calvin Johnsons. Man, they're burners.'
One thing that Patriots coach Bill Belichick indicated earlier in the week was that the Baltimore offense has changed a bit since the return of Dennis Pitta — Belichick said it appears that the Ravens have favored more three-receiver sets since the tight end came back from injury. Pitta, who burned New England on several occasions in last year's AFC title game, is still ramping back up after spending the bulk of the season sidelined, is still a factor.
'He's key for them," Talib said. "[Joe Flacco] goes to him a lot over the middle, in third-down situations. That's one of his go-to guys. He's key for them.'
Talib and the Patriots (10-4) are looking to close out the regular season on an up note, while the Ravens (8-6) are in must-win mode — currently holding on to the No. 6 seed in the AFC playoff race, they have to win to keep their postseason hopes alive.
"It's a big game for the both of us,' Talib said. "So I'm sure they're preparing like we're preparing. It should be a good one.'
|Five things you have to know about the Ravens
|12.17.13 at 7:15 pm ET
The Patriots will try to close out the AFC East and put a major dent in the playoff hopes of the Ravens when they travel to Baltimore for a Sunday afternoon contest. Here are five things you have to know about the Ravens.
1. They almost always do a really good job at defending Tom Brady.
Old warhorses like Ray Lewis and Ed Reed are no longer around, but the Ravens remain are as stout as they come defensively. There are some questions about their ability to close defensively — they've allowed 96 points in the fourth quarter this season, the most of any AFC team still in the playoff chase — but there's still a lot to like about what they're doing. They're in the top 10 when it comes to total defense (334 yards per game allowed, ninth-best in the league), run defense (102.4 rush yards per game allowed, seventh-best in the league) and points per game allowed (19.8 per game, seventh-best in the league). They are one team that consistently makes things difficult for Brady, who is 2-3 against them in his last five games. Over the course of his career, the quarterback averages 57 percent when it comes to his completion rate, and has a touchdown-to-interception ratio of 8-10 in his career against Baltimore. (According to Scott Kacsmar of Football Outsiders, the Ravens have held Brady under 6.8 YPA in six of eight career meetings.) With New England facing a dicey situation when it comes to offensive line depth, particular at tackle, the pressure off the edges will be a concern — old friend Terrell Suggs (9 sacks) figures to have something to say about this one before the week is done, and Elvis Dumervil (9.5 sacks) should also be a handful for the Patriots offensive line.
2. They have almost as much experience playing close games this season as the Patriots.
When the Patriots and Ravens meet Sunday, chances are good that it'll be a close game. Eleven of the 14 games New England has played this year have been decided by seven points or less, while Baltimore has played in 10 games decided by seven points or less. The Ravens have gone 5-5 in their games decided by a touchdown or less, while the Patriots are 7-4. Baltimore has won their last three games by a total of seven points, which includes Monday's win over the Lions, a contest that wasn't decided until Justin Tucker connected on his sixth field goal of the night, a 61-yarder than lifted the Ravens to an 18-16 win. All that comes against a backdrop of almost nothing but close games between these two teams — since 2004, five of the eight games between Patriots and Ravens have been decided by six points or less. Expect another close one come Sunday afternoon.
|Fantasy Football: Week 16 waiver wire
|at 9:23 am ET
And then there were two … Congratulations to all the teams in their league's final game. The Week 16 dynamic is a bit unusual and this article reflects that. What we want this week are players that might be available, who can tip the scales for either you or your opponent. There are some leagues that have different rules. Perhaps your league has a second game between the semifinal losers, for third place. Whatever the case, the team you want to work against in this week's free agent market is your opponent.
First, look at your roster. Do you have a weak spot in your lineup that can be strengthened in free agency? That should be your first priority — maximizing your Week 16 lineup. Second, look at your opponent's roster. Do they have a weak spot that can be improved via the waiver wire? If they do, that is a move that you might consider blocking if you have waiver priority or a larger remaining free agent budget. Lastly, you can be aggressive with your cuts now. There's nothing left to save for. You're here. The only players you truly need are the ones who will be in your lineup this week, so don't be afraid to manage your roster with that in mind and cut players who can't help your opponent this week.
For example, let's say that you have Rashard Mendenhall as your fifth running back. You are not playing him this week and he's got a brutal matchup at Seattle. Your opponent has injuries at running back and horrible matchups with what he has left. You think he'll go after Jordan Todman in free agency. In this case, I would dump Mendenhall and add Todman, who I project to outscore Mendenhall by about 10 points this week. You won't play Todman as you would not have played Mendenhall, but you've hurt your opponent's potential score and helped yourself.
So, get in that frame of mind and see all the angles. One more win and you're a champion. Having said all that, I will be back next week just in case you play in one of those bizarre leagues that use Week 17 as its championship week. We've got you covered. As always, I will be adding talent throughout the day at Rotobahn as I continue to work through the film from Week 15. Come by later if you play in a really deep format.
Kirk Cousins, Redskins
He had a very nice outing against Atlanta, and he is a very good fantasy play in Week 16 if you've been streaming quarterbacks. A home matchup against Dallas is about as good as it gets right now. Cousins is a very good option.
Jay Cutler, Bears
He was dumped in a good many leagues after his injury, so he could be a nice addition for those of you looking for quarterback help. Cutler has a very nice Week 16 matchup at Philadelphia, and his receivers are insanely good.
Ryan Tannehill, Dolphins
Give Tannehill a lot of credit for hanging tough behind a reconstructed offensive line. He continues to make plays on a weekly basis and is on a nice four-week run of production. He's a solid option this week at Buffalo if you need help at quarterback.
Joe Flacco, Ravens
He's available in about 50 percent of leagues, so he's worth mentioning, since he's playing for something and has a solid Week 16 matchup at home vs. the Patriots. I'd rather start Cousins, Cutler or Tannehill, but Flacco is viable.
|Fantasy Football: Week 15 waiver wire
|12.10.13 at 10:28 am ET
Welcome to the Week 15 waiver wire! If you are still reading, then you must have survived the snow last week — and all the injuries. In most leagues, you now are two wins away from glory, and we're here to help if you have a few holes to fill or if you just want to keep your roster maximized. If you play in a really deep league, check out Rotobahn later today as I will be adding more talent as I continue to work through last week's game film. I'll be back later in the week with WEEI's fantasy football podcast and the starts and sits.
If you need any last-minute lineup help, stop by our Sunday chat, which has been very lively lately. It's nice to know that so many of our readers are doing well. For those of you in keeper leagues and dynasty formats, you'll want to check in with us at Rotobahn throughout the offseason, as we will be increasing our offseason content again this year, with scouting reports for the 2014 rookie class and frequent dynasty updates for key veterans. Stop by and check it all out if you're a fantasy football diehard.
Ryan Tannehill, Dolphins
Tannehill is rolling right now, and with Lamar Miller injured, you have to think he is going to throw the ball a whole lot next week against New England. The Dolphins starter is a good pickup right now in 12-team leagues, and he's got a good remaining schedule.
- Week 15 – Patriots
- Week 16 – at Bills
Jay Cutler (or Josh McCown), Bears
Cutler has been dropped in a lot of leagues, and he is a decent option if he starts in Week 15. If McCown ends up getting the start, then he is an equally solid play. Rostering both of them is a very sound move in deep leagues.
- Week 15 – at Browns
- Week 16 – at Eagles
Joe Flacco, Ravens
With Dennis Pitta back, the Ravens finally have their intended offensive paradigm in play. They have a diverse backfield and a dependable possession receiver at tight end plus a potent vertical attack. We saw how well that mix can work last year, and, as I said last week, the closing schedule is very playable.
- Week 15 – at Lions
- Week 16 – Patriots
Jason Campbell, Browns
I don't think I need to explain how good Josh Gordon is to my friends in New England. Campbell throws to Gordon, and the matchups are solid the rest of the way. He can help you in 12-team leagues if you have a problem at quarterback.
- Week 15 – Bears
- Week 16 – at Jets
|Fantasy Football: Week 14 waiver wire
|12.03.13 at 10:20 am ET
As we look toward what is a playoff week in most fantasy football formats, there certainly are a few solid new options to consider adding. The sad reality is that half of the teams in most leagues just got sent packing, and that obviously cuts down on the competition for talent. Hence, we are concentrating on the better players vs. the depth moves, but we still have a little of both.
If you are looking for deeper options, you can head over to Rotobahn later Tuesday and check out my expanded wire for those in deep formats. As always, I'll be back later this week with Jim Hackett for the Fantasy Football Podcast, plus the starts and sits. Then, on Sunday, I'll be hosting a chat to help with any last-minute lineup issues that you might have. To those of you reading this, please accept our congratulations on making your league's playoffs. Now let's see if we can bring home the fantasy bacon!
Andy Dalton, Bengals
He's available in about 25 percent of Yahoo! leagues, and that percentage could rise after the stinker that Dalton had in Week 13. Still, we like Dalton's Week 14 matchup, and Week 16 is pretty sweet, too.
- Week 14 – Colts
- Week 15 – at Steelers
- Week 16 – Vikings
Joe Flacco, Ravens
He plays at home vs. the Vikings this week, and that could be enough to make him a great add. As an added bonus, he's playable on all three remaining weeks. In Week 14, Flacco may also see the return of his favorite target, Dennis Pitta.
- Week 14 – Vikings
- Week 15 – at Lions
- Week 16 – Patriots
Carson Palmer, Cardinals
He can't help you Week 16, but he'll be useful this week and next. Palmer has been very good lately, with multiple touchdown passes in five consecutive games. He can help you as a QB2 in most leagues, and you can still add him in 54 percent of Yahoo! leagues.
- Week 14 – Rams
- Week 15 – at Titans
- Week 16 – at Seahawks
EJ Manuel, Bills
He plays a solid, though not incredible, schedule the rest of the way, and he's been getting better in terms of health. Manuel also has scored well the last two weeks, so he can help you if you need to add a QB2 in a 12-team league. His receivers are healthy and he now has C.J. Spiller ripping off big runs, and that could take the edge off of the pass rush going forward.
- Week 14 – at Buccaneers
- Week 15 – at Jaguars
- Week 16 – Dolphins
|Fantasy Football: Week 6 starts, sits
|10.11.13 at 9:08 am ET
Welcome to the Week 6 starts and sits. I've tried to vary the level of options to give people in all league sizes something to chew on. If you are looking for more comprehensive rankings, go to Rotobahn.com, where we rank them all every week and update the rankings every weekend. Jim Hackett and I will be doing our weekly podcast later Friday and we'll cover these starts and sits in depth. Check it out. You can find it in our audio on demand area. I'll also be back Sunday, as usual, to answer all of your lineup questions in our Sunday morning chat sponsored by our friends at Mohegan Sun.
Andy Dalton, Bengals at Bills
There are better options out there, obviously, but Dalton should do well this week against a Bills squad that is beat up on the back end. He's got weapons all around him and a solid ground game to work off of.
Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers at Jets
The Steelers are looking better than they did a few weeks back and they get a Jets team that may be down a few cornerbacks. This bodes well for Big Ben and his receivers. He's a good play in most formats.
Alex Smith, Chiefs vs. Raiders
If you are looking for help this week, Smith can step in for you. A big game may not be in the cards, but a solid effort seems to be something you can count on from Smith and Andy Reid's offense.
Joe Flacco, Ravens vs. Packers
There will be plenty of points in this game, and Flacco will need to attack the Pack downfield. Ray Rice's major contributions likely will be in the passing game, and that helps Flacco. He's a decent play if you are in need.
Matt Schaub, Texans vs. Rams
He's risky, as he could have a short leash this week in a home game in front of potentially hostile fans. He's playable if you are stuck with him, but this is definitely a week to consider other options. Schaub may not get a chance to finish if he starts poorly.
Carson Palmer, Cardinals at 49ers
It's a bad matchup, and Palmer has really been struggling lately. He may post some garbage-time numbers, but the 49ers usually are pretty good at playing hard for 60 minutes. I'd avoid Palmer this week. This offense has a lot of upside, but this is not the week to roll the dice with it.
|Catching up with … the Ravens
|08.07.13 at 9:25 am ET
As we count down to the start of preseason games, we take a look at all 13 opponents on the Patriots' regular-season schedule and break down each one of them. We've already featured the Bills, Jets and Dolphins, as well as the Buccaneers, Falcons, Bengals, Saints, Steelers, Panther, Broncos, Texans and Browns. Now, we wrap up with the Ravens.
Specifics: Christmas is coming early for Patriots fans, who get to watch the team visit the defending Super Bowl champion Ravens in another prime-time matchup on Dec. 22.
Say goodbye to '¦ linebacker Ray Lewis, wide receiver Anquan Boldin, defensive back Ed Reed, defensive back Bernard Pollard, linebacker Dannell Ellerbe, defensive end Paul Kruger, defensive back Cary Williams.
Welcome '¦ defensive end Elvis Dumervil, tight end Visanthe Shiancoe, linebacker Rolando McClain, safety Matt Elam, linebacker Daryl Smith, linebacker Arthur Brown, defensive back Michael Huff.
Recent history: The game most prevalent in everyone's mind will be, of course, Baltimore's 28-13 win in the AFC championship last January. The Patriots' 13-7 halftime lead quickly evaporated as Joe Flacco threw for three second-half touchdowns en route to the Ravens outscoring the Pats 21-0 in the final two quarters.
Playoffs included, the teams have split their six games since the start of the 2009 season. New England last came out on top in the January 2012 AFC championship, when Tom Brady ' who threw for 239 yards and no touchdowns ' ran it in from one yard out for the eventual game-winning touchdown.
The Patriots should be worried because '¦ well, you never want to discount the defending champs, right? Baltimore will be without a number of its biggest names on defense from a year ago ' Lewis, Reed, Ellerbe and Pollard among them ' but the Ravens re-tooled and could be even better this time around. They added Dumervil, a Pro Bowler, took Elam and Brown in the draft's top two rounds and signed a reliable veteran in Huff. Just a few weeks into training camp, the defensive corps' early showing has Ravens players and coaches alike clamoring about the potential.
The Patriots shouldn't be worried because '¦ in tearing apart its Super Bowl-winning core, the Ravens also lost significant contributors in its passing game. They traded Boldin to the 49ers, then lost Dennis Pitta for the year due to a hip injury, and now are facing Ed Dickson missing time with a hamstring tear. As it is right now, Torrey Smith is the No. 1 receiver with Jacoby Jones backing him up. Flacco, who despite signing a six-year, $120.6 million contract still is in the middle of the pack in terms of quarterback rating, completion percentage and yards per game, could have some trouble.
The skinny: The average margin of victory in the teams' last nine games spanning the last decade is eight points, with five of those contests being decided by a field goal or less. The personnel has changed aplenty in that time, of course, but the message should be to sit back and enjoy the ride. January's season-ending loss could serve the Patriots well in the motivation department.
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Infected trees have slowly thinning canopies and appear weak. This symptom often develops first on one side of the tree and then progresses over several years to involve the whole tree. The bark and outer wood of the upper roots and crown show discoloration. Roots infected with Armillaria mellea have white to yellowish fan-shaped mycelial mats between the bark and the wood. Dark brown to black rhizomorphs sometimes can be seen on the root surface.
In other crops, mushrooms may appear at the base of Armillaria-infected trees during cool, rainy weather in fall, but this is rarely observed with olive trees.
Armillaria root rot is not generally a serious disease of olive trees in California, although it occasionally attacks olives and sometimes can eventually kill trees. It is more prevalent following wet winters. The fungus survives on dead roots in the soil and can survive for decades if not subjected to desiccation.
Armillaria root rot is most likely to be present in soils where oak trees previously grew. Avoid planting olive groves where forest or oak woodlands have recently grown or where there is a history of Armillaria root rot. If trees are infected, the growth of the fungus may be slowed by drying out the crown and upper root area of the tree. No olive rootstocks are resistant, and infected trees cannot be cured.
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China, renowned for its vast population and booming economy, is as rich today with tradition and culture as it is with gold and locally produced international commodities. Cities of the south within easy reach from Southeast Asia may be an entire continent away from Beijing in terms of how Europe measures distance, though they boast durable facets common to all Chinese. Travel to the urban areas of Guangzhou, Chenzhou and Zhuzhou in southern Hunan province comes complete with unique cultures, centuries old traditions and modern marvels.
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need advice on my yeast for tonight's brew
Hey fellas... I think I know what to do here, but I wanted to hear your input.
I smacked my Wyeast 1082 yesterday and set it on a ledge above my stereo receiver where it was a little warmer. At some point within the next couple of hours, it actually fell off the ledge and landed on the receiver, where the temp of the air coming out of the venting is considerably warmer than nice, clean fermentation temps.
The bag swelle pretty quickly, and I moved it back to the ledge as soon as I saw what it looked like. It was lying there in a too warm place for probably 3 hours max.
Anyway, I made my starter last night, and when I cut the smack pack open... whew! it smelled a little ripe. My thinking it that the fermentation that happened in the little smack pack has got some pretty serious off-flavors from the high temp. It certainly smells like a batch I had brewed at too high a temp once... I guess you could say it smells like plastic bandages, but that would be strange b/c it smelled like this right out of the smack pack so no bleach was ever involved.
I went ahead and made my starter and it's been sitting and doing it's thing in a more controlled climate (it's in my fermentation fridge between 61 and 69 degrees F). Yeast appears healthy and reproduced nicely in the starter over the last 20 hours.
So.. here's the question... if the yeast did produce off flavors in the smack-pack, do you think I am still safe to use the starter in my batch tonight, or will these off flavors continue to be produced in the full batch?
My hunch and common sense says that it will be just fine to use and, as long as I throw away the starter's liquid and pitch only the yeast slurry out of the bottle, I'll be just fine and dandy to brew tonight.
Interesting conundrum.
I don't know what I'd do. One part of me says it will be fine, another part is scared to death of anything phenolic. I had a batch go bad with phenolics and it is a taste/smell you will NEVER forget. I'm scared shi***ss of it now.
Do you have any dry yeast you can pitch instead?
I always keep a few packs of Safale-56 and Nottingham around in case I need it for situations like this. It is dirt cheap and can be a brew-saver in a pinch.
I don't know what to tell you, bud.
I think the yeast will be fine and not produce any off flavors in the beer.
Also you should hold your starter at room temps as you are only growing yeast, not making beer yet. The warmer the temps (within reason) the better/faster the growth.
I'd sniff the starter and if that smells good you're good to go. If it smells off I'd be scared of it. I usually let my packs swell at room temp (65F lately), but after I pitch them in a starter I set the growler on top of the satellite receiver which I leave on and let it do it's starting there...it gets fairly warm but I've never had any off-flavor problems.
I bet it'll be fine.
Having dry yeast on hand is a really good idea. I had a bad starter last summer and ended up having to drive 3 hours for yeast. I keep some dry around now ;)
If I'm ever in doubt, I'll pour the starter liquid into a glass and have a sniff and taste. That'll tell you what's up.
Dude, care to elaborate on the bad phenolic batch? I don't think I've ever had that. What caused it? What are the chatracteristics?
Cheers :D
i've got some dried yeast in the fridge, but I really want to avoid using it if possible.
I'm going to sniff and taste the starter in a bit. Provided it's not wretched tasting, I'll go ahead and use it.
thanks for the input, guys.
It was a strong band-aid tasting beer. It was really gross. I hope that never happens again.
Chlorophenols can be produced by chlorine reacting with organic compounds, but can also be caused by bacterial action. As far as I know, they cannot be caused by fermenting at too high a temperature.
As you smelled the odor immediately upon opening the pack, it would seem probable that the pack was contaminated before you opened it. On the other hand, it could be that the high temperature caused some other side effects that you wrongly interpret as Chlorophenols. I know that my nose occasionally plays tricks on me such as causing me to sneeze violently while decanting a bottle of CA glue (super glue).
Personally, I would not use the yeast, and would substitute one of my emergency dry yeasts. (I have Safale S04 and Nottingham)
It scares me that I seem to be similar to Dude:D
change of direction here. I ended up not feeling too well last night so I went to bed very early. I won't be able to brew until tomorrow night, so I'll check out my starter when I get home from work Wednesday... hopefully it's still good to go.
FYI: I am beginning to think that the smell I likened to bandaids might have just been the smell of Iodophor. I had dunked the smack-pack in my sanitizer solution prior to snipping it open, so it kind of smelled like a hospital.
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"What you are doing is teaching them the word 'stop' in a fun, non-threatening way. All children need to learn the word 'stop,' rather than waiting until something potentially dangerous like sticking their finger into an electrical outlet happens. Saying the word 'stop' in a very urgent, angry voice could be frightening to a child and may not convey the message that they need to stop."
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Glazed Salmon With Broccoli Rice
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- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 head broccoli, florets only, chopped (about 2 cups)
- 4 pieces skinless salmon fillet (1 1/4 pounds total)
- 1 large red onion, cut into 1/4-inch-thick wedges
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- kosher salt and black pepper
- Heat broiler. In a small bowl, combine the sugar and soy sauce. Set aside.
- Cook the rice according to the package directions, stirring in the broccoli during the last 3 minutes.
- Let the rice and broccoli stand off the heat until the broccoli is tender, about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- Meanwhile, place the salmon and onion on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with the oil and season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
- Broil until the salmon is opaque throughout, 8 to 10 minutes, spooning half the soy sauce glaze over the fish during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- Serve the salmon and onion with the rice and the remaining glaze.
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- Calcium 72mg
- Iron 4mg
- Sodium 524mg
- Cholesterol 90mg
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In a string of judicial opinions and public appearances dating back at least to the mid-1990s, Antonin Scalia has demonstrated that he cannot evaluate questions of gay rights with the temperament and open-mindedness expected of a judge.
Well said, your honor: A federal judge in Pennsylvania—one John E. Jones III of the Federal District Court in Harrisburg, to be precise—did away with the state's ban on same-sex marriage on Tuesday, declaring it unconstitutional with an eloquent flourish.
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U.S. District Judge Bernard Friedman on Friday tossed Michigan's ban on same-sex unions and, more importantly, did not stay or postpone his decision pending appeal.
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Federal Judge Orlando L. Garcia threw out Texas' ban on same-sex marriage Wednesday, writing, "Without a rational relation to a legitimate governmental purpose, state-imposed inequality can find no refuge in our United States Constitution." But gay Texans will have to remain patient for now.
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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie dropped his legal efforts to block same-sex marriage in his state hours after the first such couples were married. A lower-court judge had ruled last month that New Jersey must recognize gay marriages, making it the 14th state in the country to do so.
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Our smallest room, the Onyx Room is perfect for small business meetings and cozy showers. The Onyx can seat up to 28 guests at three round tables, or a small group classroom or boardroom style. Click here to view Onyx Room pictures. Dimensions - 18' x 22' (396 sq. ft.)
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The smallest of our three Ballrooms, the Ruby Room, can hold up to 110 of your guests depending on your needs and menu. It is just right for a reception of less than 100 or a business function serving a buffet meal to 70 guests. The great windows on the south wall brighten the room with natural sunlight, and the candle-like chandeliers add just the right elegant touch for evening events. Click here to view pictures of our three Ballrooms. Dimensions - 59' x 39' (2301 sq. ft.)
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How about these for a series of random and disconnected thoughts:
The World Cup – as a serious sports fan who has spent endless hours watching youth soccer games (and practices), I am into it. It may not be everyone's cup of tea, at least not in the US, but for several billion people it really matters. I was still on Oasis of the Seas when the tournament started and watched the first game (Mexico vs. host South Africa) on the big screens at the AquaTheater. Just seeing that one game with our guests wearing their national shirts and even some face paint was evidence enough that we did the right thing by buying the rights to show all the games.
Small towns – almost all 5k races are nice affairs that support a charity and a community. But the race I ran in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, notwithstanding my slow time, was especially nice. The race commemorates the loss of Christopher Cash who graduated from OOB High School (nickname Seagulls!) in 1985 and was a state champion in track. He died in Iraq in 2004. That would be tragic anywhere but even six years later the remembrance of loss and the ongoing process of community healing was palpable in the old high school gym where race registration was set up. The local bagpiper played, the local Salvation Army band played, the local massage company provided free massages and the awards were given out.
Final running note of the season – I ran on the fancy track at UF in Gainesville at the Sunshine State Games on June 13th. Although I was the fastest Master's runner in the 3000 meter race, I was disappointed in my time of 11:18. A few hours later, when the temperature was 98 degrees in Gainesville and hotter on the track, I ran the 800m in 2:31.84, third overall Master and second in my age group. The aging process notwithstanding, I believe I am early enough in my second racing life to get faster next year. My goals are 5k: 18:35, mile sub 5:30 and 800m sub 2:30. I can imagine doing a half-marathon. A full marathon is not in the cards.
My Andy Rooney moment — I recently sat in on a panel of distinguished academics, consultants and business people speaking about corporate governance, which is a topic of keen interest at most or all companies these days, at least public companies. In essence, the panelists' point of view was that given any chance to do wrong (by shareholders, by the world, etc.), company management will do wrong. Indeed, one would have to live in a cave not to know the plethora of failures of companies across industries and continents in recent years (and decades and centuries). But it is simply not even close to correct to assume that all people in company management are inclined to go down a wrong path. The pejorative assertions that these panelists made about how business executives think and act bear no resemblance to any experience I have had in my 22 years at Royal Caribbean. Anyhow, who are typically the people who end up in management at companies? People who did well in school, applied themselves on their jobs and had skills and personalities that people valued. So they ascended the ranks over time. Of course, in this population there are going to be bad apples and occasionally even wholly bad companies. But the vast majority of my management colleagues come to work every day trying to do what they believe to be right for our guests, our shareholders and our colleagues. In order to believe they are collectively fundamentally inclined to do wrong (they are not) it seems to me you would have to believe that even the best our society can offer in terms of education, parenting and mentoring is equally fundamentally off base, because that is what produced these very people. Ok, enough of the soapbox. Feel free to comment on this as well as on anything else you find to be of interest.
Farewell to Stuart – We recently lost Stuart Reading, our hugely respected, admired and liked Director of Casino Operations, to cancer. His untimely passing is a blow to us and even more so to his wife Nikki and their two children. Stuart was excellent at what he did, never caused any drama and was admired by friends and business colleagues across the fleet and around the world. In short, he was quintessentially the type of businessman and person I was just defending in the paragraph above. Nikki has been kind and eloquent in her praise for the support of the operations team throughout Stuart's and the family's ordeal. She and her children will continue as members of the Royal Caribbean family.


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Is love something that can be bought and sold? If urban radio is any indication, the answer is "Absolutely;" then again, few popular jams stick around long enough to describe the inevitable downfall of such materialistically-motivated relationships. On Buy Her Love, the first of two exclusive records sent to this very site, Austin R&B singer and '08 Best of the Booth nominee Paul Couture clues listeners in on why romance and greed mix about as well as oil and water. Over his own subdued, synth-heavy boardwork, the singer describes a woman who, instead of simply selling her affections to the highest bidder, has taken the far more lucrative path of selling them to multiple bidders. Topped off with a memorable chopped-n-screwed hook, BHL is proof that Couture's hitmaking potential hasn't waned since he earned rave reviews for Self Made Millionaire back in summer '08. Fans can hear plenty more of the up-and-comer's Booth-acclaimed R&B stylings on his Songs About HER Mixtape, set to drop in July. In the meantime, keep your browsers trained on our front page—another exclusive world premiere is coming soon!
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No matter where you live, it's exotic to someone, somewhere…
I went out this morning. The forecast the previous evening had me salivating. I double checked everything. Made sure that the battery in my new camera was charged. It wasn't. Double checked all the settings on the camera for bracketing so that I wouldn't spend half the morning shooting on the wrong setting and went to bed early.
A nice thing about us getting closer to fall is that sunrise is getting later by the day. Today it was at 6:15 a.m. What a difference six weeks makes when it was rising just after 5:00 a.m. I got to sleep in a bit but was still up just before five.
As I left town, listening to a repeat of Coast To Coast AM on the radio, the sky wasn't looking so great. Often times, once I get twenty minutes out, it will change dramatically and the temperature will drop. Twenty minutes later the thermometer on the Rav read 6 degrees Celsius. That's as cold as it's been in a while.
Nothing really materialized as the sun made it's way upward towards the horizon. Nothing really inspired me. For as much as I looked to find lines or symmetry or interesting contrasts, it just wasn't happening. And that happens sometimes.
Just so that I would have something to play with when I got home, I stopped the Rav near a wheat field as the sun popped up. Looking back, I snapped a few of the road and made my way home.
I looked at what I shot when I got home and wasn't impressed or excited. It was only a few hours later that I got to thinking, the mundane to me can be exotic to someone who never gets to the prairies. The hundreds of kilometers of gravel roads and electrical poles are a common, everyday sight. What the heck I thought and I processed this shot.
When we think of landscapes very often we are thinking of that most exotic and picturesque place. My exotic might be someone's back yard or the other way around.
The logs on my website show visitors from everywhere on earth. From Australia, to Singapore, to Germany. And what are they looking at? The country side that everyone here drives by without taking a second look at.
Don't take for granted where you live. No doubt, it's exotic to someone.
Happy shooting,
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Hey Dan, I am one of your viewers from Australia and I LOVE looking at your "mundane"!! Love having a look at what is happening on the other side of the world, especially beacuse the seasons are reversed.
Love your site and the window into your world you offer us.
Thanks from Sydney Australia (where it is winter and was also only 6c this morning!!!)
Hey Dan, I concur fully with Mac's comment! I am one of your visitors from Singapore, stumbled upon your site and I love your landscapes to bits! We certainly don't have any of your "mundane" views over at our end – we are more like a concrete jungle.
And love your views on how it all depends on the light, not on the landscape and how you put photography into perspective in light of the journey of life. Keep up the great work, you are inspiring people you have never met!
It's funny you should post this…I live in Australia and was out yesterday looking for photo ops, but unfortunately nothing was inspiring me to pull the car over. As I was driving home past countless gum trees and feeling a bit dejected (as I do when I come home empty handed) I got to thinking – just because I see this sort of scenery everyday and find it somewhat boring, maybe it doesn't necessarily mean that everyone else will.
So yeah, it's good to read that someone else has the same thoughts.
Keep up the good work, Dan. I enjoy reading your posts!


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This has been one of our favorite cooking light recipes for the last couple of years. I always use very ripe plantains (the skins should be black and the fruit soft), and serve over cous cous The cous cous soaks up the sauce, which makes it super tasty. My husband always compares any other pork dish I make to this, and this recipe always comes up on top!
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Good, pretty quick to make, keeps and reheats well. Basically a stew with nice peppery flavor, though more heat and sweet would be nice.
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Good, quick, follow the recipe. Peppercorns are necessary.
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