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Most flee before that point. They love the game, but they can't handle it; they play until they're confronted with the inescapable truths of New Eden, and they punch out leaving a trail of excuses in their wake. They go crying to an easier game where they won't be confronted by their fellow humans, unconstrained by law or culture, wallowing in greed and cruelty and deathlust. Other games have logical, predictable foes, something safe like an orc, a demon lord or a rogue elephant. Other games, police your fellow humans, keeping them tightly chained in a web of custom and mechanics that keeps them from behaving like the vicious animals they really are. Not so, here.
By the time they discover EVE, those who are obsessed with spaceships have been raised for decades on a steady diet of utopian sc-fi drivel. Star Trek, Babylon 5, Iain Banks. Heinlein, Pohl, Lucas. Even the grittier narratives have a kind of uplift to them, expressing a hope for the future, the triumph of good over evil - and a change in human nature for the better through technology.
EVE posits a post-scarcity world full of immortal capsuleers. You can't truly die, you can only lose what you choose to put at risk, and your avatar requires no sustenance or maintenance. Our fictions tell us that in such an environment people will flourish into compassionate individualistic beings that are beyond hierarchy. Yet the reality of the sandbox provides a sneer-inducing carnival of cruelty, folly and subjugation, dizzying in its shameful permutations.
The above sentiment is easily dismissed by a new player. The internet plus anonymity, we are told, results in a certain Penny Arcade comic being linked into the ground - you know the one. Yet what makes EVE unique is that its players, like rats trapped in a single-sharded cage, go far beyond the understood norms of expected internet misbehavior. Given unrestrained freedom, we do not behave like Jedi or Sith, dueling in some quaint ritual dance like our sci-fi fictive forebears would suggest, nor the more risqué Reavers of Whedon's Firefly. We behave like dupes - or we behave like brownshirts. In an environment of near-absolute freedom, we rush headlong off a cliff due to sheer blind stupidity, or we gleefully pursue the loving embrace of violent autocracy.
Empire is safe from the siren song of totalitarianism. In the one environment where EVE most closely resembles other MMOs, Concord keeps the vast bulk of the EVE playerbase safe and secure. The biggest risk in hisec is becoming a victim of one's own stupidity - falling for a scam or getting suicide ganked. Even these minor encounters are enough to send many running for the exits, writing off their experience as some quirk specific to EVE or just a run of bad luck rather than a lesson. The banal unpleasantness of Empire is the naivete and folly, a never-ending stream of dupes repeatedly getting conned by the same old tricks. Exposure to profound stupidity is certainly wearying in the long run, but not ruinous or unique to EVE.
It's what happens outside of Concord's jurisdiction where EVE gets ugly and the hard bitterness envelops you. EVE is a game, a voluntary activity undertaken for the amusement of the player. With even a small sum of isk - harvested easily enough off those dupes in hisec - a pilot can fly and lose innumerable ships with impunity. A pilot only risks what he chooses, knowing when he undocks that his ship is forfeit. His character cannot be ruined, he cannot 'die', and he cannot starve, and thus he needs to tolerate no master. A pilot in New Eden can always 'vote with his feet' and cannot be truly coerced. Given that, it's no surprise that this game attracts Libertarians like a family in foreclosure attracts shysters.
Yet we appear to be so geared towards loss aversion that even in an environment with no true risk, filled with those eager Libertarians, players outside of safe space overwhelmingly opt for security over freedom. This choice isn't even borne of grudging necessity, but one made with a smile. The alliances with the highest morale and strongest cultures are uniformly the most autocratic and warlike; representative governments and democracies in this game have become a standalone punchline that requires no setup - much like "The Pilgrim" or "boot.ini".


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Access to Cape Hatteras and Biscayne National Park
A recent trend by the National Park Service limits recreational angling opportunities on federal public lands. Learn more and voice your concerns of this alarming trend to your Congressmen.
Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreation Area
This national park, located along the Outer Banks in North Carolina, is one of the premier surf fishing locations in the United States. Off-road vehicle (ORV) access to the park is essential for surf fishing from the beaches, as well as many other recreational activities.
In 2007, an Interim Protected Species Management Strategy (Interim Strategy) was developed as a temporary compromise until an ORV management plan could be finalized. This Interim Strategy provided protections for wildlife while at the same time allowing for access to some of the most popular recreation areas in the park. However, this reasonable and science-based plan was cast aside and the National Park Service (NPS) approved a much more restrictive ORV plan that went into effect on February 15, 2012; the plan closes extensive areas of the seashore to the public and severely limits ORV access, far outweighing what is needed to address resource protection. Not only does the plan threaten access for sport fishing and other recreational activities, but also the seashore's local economy, which is largely dependent upon tourism and recreation.
The Preserving Access to Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area Act (H. R. 819) and Preserving Public Access to Cape Hatteras Beaches Act (S. 486) will reinstate an interim management strategy that underwent a thorough review process, restoring reasonable ORV and pedestrian access to Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area while providing appropriate shorebird and resource protection.
This legislation is needed to provide relief to this community by requiring the park to be managed under the Interim Strategy until a more reasonable and balanced final ORV plan is developed. Seven members of the recreational fishing community - including the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (CSF) - sent a letter on March 12 to the original bill sponsors Senators Richard Burr and CSC Co-Chair Kay Hagan (S. 486) and Representative Walter Jones (H.R. 819) expressing support for this legislation.
On May 15, 2013, H.R. 819 was approved by the House Natural Resources Committee and on June 18, 2013, the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources passed an amended version of S.486. The amended version of S. 486 does not reinstate the Interim Strategy, and instead, requires that the Secretary "review and modify wildlife buffers in the National Seashore." This amended version of the legislation does not specifically benefit access to the beaches of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreation Area, and fails to specifically address the current access issues in the park. However, it is still an improvement over the current situation for sportsmen should this legislation move forward in Congress.
Biscayne National Park
Officials of the National Park Service at Biscayne National Park (BNP) announced in August 2011 their intent to include a large marine reserve that would close over 20 percent of the park's public waters to recreational fishing, boating and other recreational activities in the General Management Plan (GMP) for the Park. Located near Miami, Florida, this park is the largest marine park in the National Park system and one of the country's largest urban recreational fishing areas with nearly 10 million fishing trips taken in the area every year.
Prior to the October 31 deadline, members of the recreational fishing community submitted formal comments for the draft GMP of BNP. Recommendations from the community for alternative management methods included more restrictive fishing regulations, species-specific spawning closures, and a mechanism to pay for improved enforcement and education of park rules and regulations. Despite the expressed opposition and recommendations from the sportfishing industry and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), the NPS released a draft GMP that results in a long list of de-facto closures that would close off some of the best fishing areas. Furthermore, the plan includes establishment of a 10,522 acre marine reserve and several "no combustion engine zones" within BNP.
- Contact your Senator today and express your support for the Preserving Public Access to Cape Hatteras Beaches Act. Click here to find your Senator.
- Contact your Congressman today and express your concern over the Draft General Management Plan for Biscayne National Park. Click here to find your Congressman.
|On July 1, 2013, the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation, along with the American Sportfishing Association, Center for Coastal Conservation, International Game Fish Association and National Marine Manufacturers Association, sent a letter on behalf of the recreational fishing and boating community to Senators Bill Nelson and Marco Rubio, thanking them for their leadership in altering the direction of the General Management Plan (GMP) for Biscayne National Park
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|On May 9, 2013, a coalition from the sportfishing and boating community sent a letter to Dan Kimball, Superintendent of Everglades National Park expressing the coalition's concerns with potential access restrictions proposed under the Draft General Management Plan / East Everglades Wilderness Study / Environmental Impact Statement (draft GMP) for Everglades National Park.
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|Members of the recreational fishing community sent a letter on March 12, 2013 to the original bill sponsors Senators Richard Burr and CSC Co-Chair Kay Hagan and Representative Walter Jones expressing their support for H.R. 819 and S. 486.
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|On September 27, 2012, a coalition of national boating and fishing organizations sent a letter to Secretary of the Interior Kenneth Salazar and Florida Governor Rick Scott of the Governor's Sportsmen's Caucus expressing the coalition's appreciation for recent positive steps in the development of a General Management Plan for the Park, but reiterated concerns about the potential to unnecessarily close large areas of the Park to the public.
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|H.R. 4094, the Preserving Access to Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area Act, reinstates the Interim Management Strategy governing off-road vehicle use in Cape Hatteras. This bill was included as a provision of HR. 2578, the Conservation and Economic Growth Act, which passed the House with bipartisan support.
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|On April 26, 2012, the recreational fishing community sent a letter to Representative Walter B. Jones, thanking him for sponsoring H.R. 4094, the Preserving Access to Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area Act, and standing up for recreational anglers in North Caro.
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|On June 15, 2012, the recreational fishing community sent a letter to members of the Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus in support of H.R. 4094 which is included as a provision in H.R. 2578.
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|Prior to the October 31 deadline for Biscayne National Park, members of the recreational fishing community submitted formal comments for the draft General Management Plan of BNP.
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|A companion bill to H.R. 4094 was introduced in the Senate as S. 2372, the Preserving Public Access to Cape Hatteras Beaches Act.
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|On June 26, 2012, the recreational fishing community sent a letter to Senators Burr and Hagan thanking them for sponsoring S. 2372, which would reinstate the Interim Management Strategy governing off-road vehicle use in the Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area.
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|On March 19, 2012, members of the recreational fishing committee sent a letter to Secretary Salazar requesting a meeting to discuss appropriate ways to address management challenges in the Biscayne National Park draft General Management Plan.
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|On April 26, 2012, Senators Bill Nelson and Marco Rubio sent a letter to Department of the Interior Secretary Ken Salazar expressing their concerns regarding the Biscayne National Park Management Plan and how it will impact their constituents.
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text: Would you like to have energy-saving solar rooftop panels installed at your home, without any upfront cost?If so, you're an electricity consumer TXU Energy wants to reach through a new program to be formally announced today by the Irving-based retail electric provider. TXU is teaming up with a California-based company, SolarCity, to lease solar panels that will be installed for free.For example, a 4-kilowatt solar array of about 20 panels, sufficient for a three-bedroom or four-bedroom home, would have an initial leasing cost of about $35 per month. A homeowner paying 12 cents per kilowatt-hour might reduce a monthly electric bill by $50 with the solar system, producing a net savings after the leasing fee, said John Geary, TXU Energy's vice president for innovation.Lyndon Rive, CEO of SolarCity, estimated the solar panels would result in "a savings of between 15 and 20 percent" on electric bills. Rive and Geary noted that savings could vary depending on homeowners' electricity use and rate.TXU Energy does not require that a homeowner be an electricity customer nor become one to participate in the solar-panel program, spokesman Michael Gutierrez said.15-year leaseA lease would run for 15 years, "within the sweet spot" of the "useful life" of about 20 to 25 years for solar panels, Geary said. A homeowner who sold a residence before the lease expired could "pre-pay the balance of the lease and transfer it to the homebuyer," with the panels likely boosting the sale price, he said.A homeowner who sold a home and bought another residence in Dallas-Fort Worth could have the panels moved to the new home, Geary said.The residential solar arrays range from 2.3 to 10 kilowatts, with initial leasing costs running from about $20 to $100 monthly, Gutierrez said. The cost would increase 2.5 percent annually, Rive said, meaning an initial monthly lease of $35 would grow to $50.69 after 15 years.Participants make payments to SolarCity, separate from their electric bill, Gutierrez said.Homeowners who want to participate but prefer to buy the solar panels outright can do so. A typical 4-kilowatt system costs $26,000, not including federal rebates and tax incentives, TXU said.The leasing program, in effect now, serves the most heavily populated parts of D-FW.It is being offered in an area roughly bounded by Waxahachie to the south, Joshua and Cleburne to the southwest, Weatherford to the west, Denton to the north, McKinney to the northeast and Terrell to the east, Gutierrez said.The program drew praise Tuesday from people and organizations that often have been critical of electric utilities and Texas' deregulated system.Praise from critics"Well, hell's freezing over. TXU's got a great program," said Tom "Smitty" Smith, Texas director for Public Citizen. The consumer and environmental organization has unwaveringly supported expanded energy conservation and renewable energy such as solar and wind power."The biggest impediment to solar is upfront cost," Smith said Tuesday. TXU's program "takes away" that hurdle, he said."It's sort of the wave of the future, where utilities make money off providing energy services, instead of just electricity," he said."Today marks a new chapter in bringing renewable energy to Texas on a mass scale," Jim Marston, founding director of the Texas office of the Environmental Defense Fund, said in a statement praising TXU's program.


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NEW ORLEANS -- Hornets rookie Anthony Davis has been scratched for a sixth straight game against Utah, which has ruled out Mo Williams for a third consecutive game on Wednesday night.
Hornets coach Monty Williams says he does not expect Davis to return from his left ankle injury at least until next week. The Hornets have one more game this week when Oklahoma City visits on Saturday night.
New Orleans plays again on Monday at home against Milwaukee. Davis is averaging 16 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.2 blocks.
Utah coach Tyrone Corbin says Williams will not play because of his sprained right foot. Corbin says he thinks Williams, who averages 13.8 points, is "really close" to returning, perhaps as early as Friday night at Oklahoma City.
It was Canada's night at the NBA Draft as four players from north of the border were selected.
1. Andrew Wiggins - Cavaliers
8. Nik Stauskas - Kings
18. Tyler Ennis - Suns
45. Dwight Powell - Hornets
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AWESOME photoset of Intramuros. You got a great shot of the graffiti wall on Anda Street.
When non-Filipinos plan a trip to the Philippines, they are often advised to spend as little time as possible in Manila and just jet off to their island paradise of choice (Palawan, Bohol, Sirgao, Batanes, etc).
I've never felt that way, of course. Manila is chaotic, for sure, bit it's home for me, and I love it - traffic, noise, dirt, and grime notwithstanding. My family lives not too far from the the city of Manila and when I lived in Manila and I had friends from abroad visiting, I always make sure to take at least a day to show them Old Manila: Intramuros, Fort Santiago, San Agustin Church, Manila Cathedral, Rizal Park, Binondo. My mom and I love shopping in Escolta and Carriedo for stuff and in Ongpin for food. I think the drive along Roxas Boulevard towards the Quiapo Bridge has many buildings that showcase the Philippines' rich Architectural Heritage. It's quite amazing, really, but it does take a lot of effort to see past the traffic and poverty that dominate the landscape.
For those interested in seeing the beauty of Manila, I highly recommend that you check out Walk This Way - a tour of Old Manila led by Carlos Celdran.
Carlos is funny, witty, opinionated, irreverent, and very, very animated. Don't expect a textbook-like tour, an affirmation of MacArthur's god-like persona, blind veneration of Uncle Sam and everything American. If you're a conservative Catholic, this might not be the best tour for you. Not that Carlos is anti-Catholic or anti-religion (the tour included a moment of silence and saying the Our Father to commemorate the fallen Filipinos of WWII), but my sense is that he is against the Medieval way Catholicism/Religion practiced in the Philippines and this is quite evident in the tour. Anyway, 'nuff said about that.
What really comes through in the tour is Carlos' love for Manila. He's passionate about raising awareness on the importance of preserving Old Manila - a place so rich in history and beauty if one takes the time to see past the modern-day distractions.
I'd like to come back to Manila and experience Carlos Celdran's tour :)
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"This year, the guys that are coming back are hungry," Fannin said. "It's been a while since Catonsville has been relevant in basketball and they have a chance to do something special."
Last year's squad was unsettled at the start of practice because several prospective players were still playing football on a 12-1 squad that reached a state semifinal.
This year's gridders were eliminated in the first round of the regional playoffs and junior football players Teddy Crayton (6-1, G/F) and Joey Getzendanner (5-10, G) are ready to go.
Juniors Christian Boxley (5-9) and Daniel Carver (5-8) will help in the backcourt and junior newcomer Nathan Hines (6-6) brings size to the paint.
Fannin coached the Comet junior varsity from 2008 through 2010 and has been with some of his seniors for four seasons.
"James, Jamal and Jack, you can see by the way they are practicing, they want to make it happen," Fannin said.
Western Tech
Record last year: 13-5
Returning starters: Senior guard Tre Beverly (5-8)
Breakdown: The Wolverines graduated the dynamic inside duo of Andre Jackson and Keith Crowell and with them went 33 points and 22 rebounds-per-game averages, which makes coach Mike Slepesky aware that he will have to call on his entire 15-player roster to replace those numbers.
"They gave me a very good reason to keep 15," Slepesky said. "I think the teams is deeper than last year, we just don't have the star power."
Beverly is the only returning starter, but the Wolverines do have veterans in senior guards Brandon Luster (5-7) and Khalil Edwards (6-1) and senior forwards Tyrell Laster (6-1), Coyet Goodman (6-2) and Devin Collins (6-2).
Junior Chaz Lassiter (5-11) could shared point guard duties with Luster and junior Josh Miles (6-4) brings a physical presence to the interior.
"We are very good across the board," Slepesky said. "We will probably rotate 10 or 12 guys."
Seniors Daquane Skipwith (6-0), Earl Holly (6-0) and Lamar Briscoe Wortham (6-0) hope to work into the mix with juniors Donald Imes (6-0), Mike Haysbert (6-4), John Williams (5-11) and John Morant (5-11).
"This year we are going to have to rely on our fastbreaks, pressure and our outside shooting ability," Slepesky said.


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East Rutherford, NJ (SportsNetwork.com) - New York Giants starting middle linebacker Jon Beason left Thursday's practice with a right foot injury.
Beason needed to be carted off the field and then went to the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York for tests and an examination.
The Giants haven't disclosed the extent of Beason's injury or announced if he's expected to miss any time.
Beason was acquired from the Carolina Panthers during the 2013 season and finished the year with 98 tackles, which was second on the team.
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So.. The long wait is over! Finally got my copy from this shoot. Okay, so let me thank the people who helped us to make this happen. The lightmen, Make up artists, art director, hairstylist and of course , Sir harley-our photographer.
Thanks Mel and Helgs ! we really had a great time!
Melissa Ricks wearing Red Tail Hem top from Wisdom, available at 2F PowerPlant Mall, Rockwell Makati.
Helga Krapf wearing BLUE Tail Hem top… From Wisdom.
Lacey bare-top gown from Ms. Bea Albert (Designer and official Stylist of BoardWalkPH)
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Our goal is to humanely stabilize and gradually reduce *Kitsap County's free-roaming and feral cat population. Kitsap Humane Society will work with volunteers, local spay/neuter groups and community cat caretakers to implement the program. Benefits of this program include: fewer to no births, reduction of nuisance complaints by residents, alleviation of public health concerns and lower animal control costs. Spayed and neutered cats make better neighbors and will help reduce the cat overpopulation problem and euthanasia rates.
Scientific studies show that TNR is the only humane and effective solution for managing feral cats. Attempts to permanently remove cats from an area always fail because of a natural and documented phenomenon known as the vacuum effect. In basic terms, whenever cats are removed, new cats move in, or the surviving cats left behind, breed to capacity. As a result of the vacuum effect, other approaches to feral cats, such as trap and kill, are not only cruel and pointless, they are also completely ineffective at stabilizing the cat population.
*This program is intended as a pilot program and will serve as a model for future TNR projects throughout the entire county. We encourage volunteer participation by all Kitsap County residents in the TNR program.
What does the Trap, Neuter & Release program do:
- Assisting with canvassing the neighborhood and humanely trapping un-owned cats, which will be returned 24 hours after surgery. (click here for TNR guidelines)
- Providing free spaying and neutering for cats in select Kitsap County areas.
- Vaccinating against rabies.
- Once trapped, sterilized and vaccinated, cats will be ear-tipped for identification purposes. By ear tipping we will easily identify a cat as being already sterilized and reduce stressful handling.
- Providing support for colony caretakers. Educating the public about free roaming cats and care. Determining disposition of potentially adoptable cats and kittens trapped during the TNR process and encouraging adoptive placement for friendly cats and kittens.
Please contact Kitsap Humane Society for more information on volunteering or if you have a colony that needs spay/neuter. (360) 692-6977
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Learn how to help trap, neuter and return! Upcoming classes will be posted on the Community Cats Facebook page as events. You can RSVP and get more info on that page.
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They can be safely and successfully spayed or neutered as early as 8 weeks, or a healthy 2 pounds. Click here for more information on the benefits of pediatric spay/neuter. Be sure to check out Kitsap Humane Society's Litter Abatement Program too! We will spay the mother free-of-charge, return her to you and spay/neuter her litter and find them loving, forever homes!
- Do you know what to do if you see a stray cat?
Step 1: Feed
To get the cats used to coming out and eating while you are there (and help with your assessment process), establish a set time and place to feed the cats every day in an area that is safe and dry. Feed the cats as much as they can eat in a 30-minute period, and pick up the food after that period. If you have a feeding station, make sure it is positioned in an area that is free of human traffic and inconspicuous.
Step 2: Assess
Use a tracking sheet to document general descriptions of the cats and how many you are seeing. This is very useful when trapping, to know which cats have been trapped and which ones remain. Often there are unseen ferals in a colony, so plan for 1-3 extra cat surgeries. Track pregnancies and nursing mothers closely, as this may change a trapping plan. As soon as you are seeing kittens, they should get into rescue for socializing and re-homing! Generally, any kittens under 10 weeks of age have a high chance of taming down and getting adopted out to loving, indoor homes.
Step 3: Plan your Trap-Neuter-Return
See our Facebook page for upcoming TNR classes! Once the class is completed, we have humane live traps that can be checked out with a deposit, no more than 2 at a time. A lot of preparation goes into successful trapping and it is important to follow procedures that ensure the safety of you AND the cats. Call (253) 237-2214 to make trap/surgery reservations. The cost of each cat's surgery is $25 (includes spay or neuter, a rabies vaccine and an ear-tip). If you are seeing more than 2 cats, it's best to call us to coordinate a mass trapping and get all of the cats trapped at once. Canvassing the neighborhood before trapping is vital, to prevent pet cats from getting trapped and gaining community cooperation in withholding food the day before trapping. After surgery, all of the cats will be ear-tipped and newcomers are easily identified (and TNR'd) so that the population of the colony can be controlled.
*Note - If you are unable to perform the trapping, follow steps 1 & 2 and call us. You can also e-mail for assistance or referrals, at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Click here to watch a video on the feral cat crisis
Helpful links on community cat care:
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• www.alleycat.org (Virginia)
• www.Feralcatproject.org (Washington)
• www.communitykitties.com (Washington)
• www.Feralcat.com (California)
• www.Fixourferals.org (California)
• www.Indyferal.org (Indiana)
• www.Neighborhoodcats.org (New York)
• www.Nycferalcat.org (New York)


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Egypt Takes Charge of Arab Commerce Chambers With 'New Strategy' in Hand
Egypt on Thursday will officially take the helm of the Union of Arab Chambers of Commerce and Industry, marking the beginning of a two-year term, according to the daily Al Ahram.
This will be the first time Egypt has held the presidency of the key union, which is considered the only body representing Arab businessmen.
The union counts 21 Arab countries as members, said the Cairo-based paper.
The new head of the union, the president of the Egyptian Chambers of Commerce, Khaled Abu Ismail, told the paper that he had wrapped up a strategic plan to develop the organization based on the support of Arab countries in their efforts to restructure their economies.
"This strategy has many objectives, including the reactivation of the role of the Arab Chambers of Commerce through direct influence on the economic policy aiming at economic reform and remedying the structural defects which some Arab economies are suffering from," Abu Ismail added - Albawaba.com


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Senate Democratic Leader Gretchen Whitmer
This week, as Michigan's legislature comes back to work, Michigan Democrats are taking a proactive leadership role on two critical issues.
First, Senate Democratic Leader Gretchen Whitmer and House Rep. Gretchen Driskell (maybe we should call them "The Fighting Gretchens"?) announced that they will introduce legislation requiring companies who choose to deny women access to specific types of contraception based on the Hobby Lobby Supreme Court decision to notify existing and prospective employees of this fact:


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text: Happy birthday to my favorite little dork! You're always there when I need you and I hope you can say the same for me. You're a very special person and I'm glad to have you in my life. Here's to your 19th year of life and the beginning of your second semester of college, lots of love to you my friend. Have the best birthday ever even if I can't see you for it. Cookies are in the mail you'll be receiving that yumminess ASAP :)


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Product Description27 speed Frame: Full CrMo, TrueTemper Verus HT Double Butted top & down tube Fork: Rick Shox Tora 318 Solo Air 80mm, All travel changeable to 100mm Wheels: Sun Rhynolite 29" rims w/eyelets w/Front: Alloy Disc, Rear: Shimano Disc QR Hubs, Cassette SRAM PG950 11-34, 9 speed Tires: Kenda Karma Kevlan 29x2.2, Folding 120 TPI Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore Shifters: Shimano Deore Triggers Crankset: TruVativ Blaze 44/32/22 w/Howitzer splined outboard cartridge bearing BB Pedals: Wellgo W41 Clipless Saddle: WTB Pure V Race Handlebar: TruVativ XR 31.8, Triple Butted Grips: WTB Weirwolf Dual Density Brakes: Tektro Alloy levers w/Hays MX4 cable disc, 6" rotors Color: Flat Gray Brown Frame Size: S, M, L, XL
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Date Reviewed: April 6, 2010
Strengths: Really stable at speed
Weaknesses: None I can think of. Of course, it's a bit less manouvreable being a 29er
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Price Paid: $850.00
Bike Setup: standard
Date Reviewed: August 7, 2008
Strengths: Great steel frame, very stiff fork, very strong wheels, strong and stiff crank, quick-handling geometry
Weaknesses: Weight--although it hardly seems to be a weakness.
Tires are FAST and good for dry conditions. Not the best for all the flavors of mud and roots here in the east.
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Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid: $900.00
Purchased At: On Line
Similar Products Used: 26" hardtails, softtails, FS
Bike Setup: Size Medium, all stock except for 1998 Avid 1.9 levers. Stem flipped for less rise.
Date Reviewed: February 17, 2008
Strengths: steel frame, geometry feels right, hayes cable disc brakes, tora fork does anything you ask it to do, from super plush to lock out. great frame color. great price. nice truvativ components.
Weaknesses: HEAVY.
brake levers feel cheap
did I mention its heavy
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half way through my second ride on this bike I forgot everthing I knew about 26 inch wheeled bikes and just enjoyed the ride. The weight of the bike is not that big of a deal with the added traction you go up hills the same as usual, and when the trail starts down hill the larger wheels really shine.I'm 5'11" 172 lbs and bought a large frame, khs says 20" frame I measured 19" I like the roomier feel. ride-enjoy-repeat.
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Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid: $900.00
Purchased At: L.B.S.
Similar Products Used: 1st 29er, can not compare to 26 inch wheeled bikes
Bike Setup: all stock for now except crank brothers pedals, and avid brake levers.
Date Reviewed: February 1, 2008
Strengths: Good looking, solid frame, good brakes
Weaknesses: Clips, grips
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As far as hitting the trail, it is very forgiving. The big 29's make you feel like you are in a big old school car. The Tora fork is nice for off road...the lock out isnt really a lock out.
Overall this is a fun bike. Just need to replace the Wellgo clips and get better grips.
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Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid: $975.00
Purchased At: Bike Attack
Bike Setup: All stock
Date Reviewed: October 20, 2007
Strengths: True Temper double butted steel frame.
The long chain stays give it a fantastic ride in the rough.
Tora fork.
Fantastic fork. I hear more gripes from Reba owners.
Probably stiffer than a Reba. No problems, holds air as good as new.
Rhyno Lite rims.
Wide and strong. Tires ride better with wide rims. You don't have to baby these wheels.
Kenda Karma tires.
Super supple tires. You don't have to run low pressures to get supple ride and good traction. They are light but rugged and wear well. The 1.9" rear weighs 300 grams less than the 2.2 front.
Hayes mechanical brakes.
Work well, no need to upgrade
The fork crown does not hit the down tube.
The seatpost does not slip.
The tires do not blow off the rims.
Bottom Line:
Lots of pleasant experiences with this bike. I don't think I've ever been this satisfied with a bike purchase.
Will never ride 26" wheels again.
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Price Paid: $850.00
Purchased At: Open Road Bicycle Shop
Bike Setup: All stock except Shimano pedals, Ergon grips, and WTB Speed V saddle.
Date Reviewed: June 9, 2007
Strengths: Great value. Nice tires. Strong wheels. Saddle great. The frame is nice and stiff. This bike is fast on smooth terrain, and handles very nicely.
Weaknesses: Pedals absolutely terrible. Tora fork is not the greatest, bit works nicely at speed. Heavy.
Bottom Line:
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Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid: $1200.00
Similar Products Used: Kona Unit 2-9
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CyberCash, creator of the first wallet software for making purchases on the Web, announced today that it will forsake that bulky software this fall for a new technology, designed so shoppers can make repeat purchases at multiple Web stores with a single click.
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Chad Curtis, a former New York Yankees outfielder from the small Arizona city of Benson, will be in prison for the next seven to 15 years.Curtis, a two-time World Series champion with the Yankees, was sentenced in Michigan yesterday for his sexual conduct with three high school girls there.
2012 isn't even over yet, and we're already feeling sort of nostalgic for it. We saw a lot of great shows this year, so narrowing it down to the most mind-blowing 20 wasn't easy, but it was a lot of fun. Enjoy, our Top 20 Phoenix Concerts of 2012. See also: Top Five 2012 Heavy Releases In Pho ... More >>
Professional wrestler Jeff Hardy is a bit of a freak. Even the 37-year-old Total Nonstop Action superstar admits it. He's also a pretty creative dude. Besides designing his own face paint and ring attire, the punky and funky grappler also recorded his own theme music with his band Peroxwhy?gen. When ... More >>
We don't want to jinx it, but a string of cooler nights and balmy afternoons has us feeling comfortable saying "Summer's done." The festival season has come to a close, and it's time to unpack that neglected denim and put away your jorts and Coachella Crocs for the season. Of course, this summer r ... More >>
The Beach Boys @ Grand Canyon University Arena 50 songs for 50 years. It's hard to imagine any band getting away with it, right? It's even harder to imagine it being exceptional, but that's the best word I can use to describe what The Beach Boys (Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks, ... More >>
Beach Boys Grand Canyon University Arena Saturday, July 7, 2012 See also: The Beach Boys' Al Jardine On The Band's Wild and Woolly Days, 50th Anniversary and New Album See also: Beach Boys Brian Wilson and Al Jardine Reflect on 50 Years of West Coast Pop See also: Our full Beach Boys (and Fans) @ G ... More >>
Blues rock masters The Black Keys have been on top of the world lately. They've toured the globe, sold out Madison Square Garden twice, and headlined every music festival under the sun (including this year's Coachella fest, where they teamed up with Creedence Clearwater Revival's John Fogerty during ... More >>
It hurt back in February, when we had to announce that The Beach Boys were visiting our lovely neighbors to the South (some weird town nobody had every heard of called Tucson. I suggested a road trip -- and if you were into the idea you're probably packing the car up now to head to the Anselmo Val ... More >>
Playwrights have to make several decisions in the course of their work (unless they're lucky enough to be able to make great drama flying by the seats of their pants). One of the trickiest chores is what to do with your Big Idea, if you know what it is at the outset. Are you okay with the seams s ... More >>
Where was your favorite place to catch a concert this past year? We're willing to bet all the cash we got in our Christmas stockings it was at the much-ballyhooed Crescent Ballroom. Or maybe at the Tempe Tavern or Scottsdale's Roxy Lounge. All three of these pimp live music palaces made a major s ... More >>
Andy BarronSwitchfootSwitchfoot is back, and its making a splash. The band's new album, Vice Verses, recently debuted at number eight on the Billboard charts, and it's definitely worth a listen even if you abandoned your Switchfoot fandom years ago. Lead singer Jon Foreman spoke to Up On The ... More >>
There are only two kinds of people in the world: those who think Sublime will always be great and those who believe Sublime could only be great as long as Bradley Nowell was around (I guess there is a third kind, too -- people who hate Sublime, but forget about those folks).Either way, it's time ... More >>
SwitchfootAre you ready to GOD!? Valley private Christian college Grand Canyon University is ready to get its worship on with a little help from a few of music's biggest faith-based acts.
In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries:
Griselda NevarezEducators or politicians?It isn't just undocumented students upset with the Maricopa Community Colleges Governing Board anymore. State politicians and business leaders showed up at last night's board meeting to condemn Maricopa Community Colleges' recent tuition hike targetin ... More >>
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Benjamin LeathermanClick "More" for an undistorted peek. Welcome to Stripper Songs, a weekly feature that proves not all Phoenix strippers bump and grind to Warrant's "Cherry Pie" of Flo Rida's "Low."This weeks ecdysiast (that word sounds extra dirty, right?) is diminiuative dame Vikki Vaughn, wh ... More >>
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Just like most college kids
Just like most college kids
Seismic surfs the '60s
Think your kid could be the next Shea Hillenbrand or Curt Schilling? Hook him up with the major leaguers in metro Phoenix youth baseball.
Daniel Bernard Roumain gives classical music a good rap
A unique gathering is part cookie exchange, part book club
Indie rockers Wear it well
Tempe hosts a beach ball
Gilbert and Sullivan's The Gondoliers docks in ship-shape style
From the week of January 4, 2001
College public relations head nixes student's story on Baptist Foundation
Grand Canyon University severs formal link with Southern Baptist Convention
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It's a long film and, ultimately, contains many concepts you've probably heard before. But this is put together very well and deserves watching.
environment & politics
It's a plastic world
Nice little animation on our plastic consumption.
Sea Chair
"Since the discovery of the Pacific Garbage Patch in 1997, which is predicted to measure twice the size of Texas, five more have been found across the world's oceans with the Atlantic gyre predicted to be even larger. This plastic takes thousands of years to degrade, remaining in the environment to be broken up into ever smaller fragments by ocean currents."
Read more on Vimeo.
John Oliver on Net Neutrality
Every minute of this rant on cable companies and net neutrality is brilliant. And the end result was pretty effective.
A Gallery of Wind Farms
There's a gallery of these over at the Guardian. Though just about all forms of energy generation are controversial to some section of the population, I reckon wind turbines are among the most beautiful. There's a weird, hypnotic grace to their movements – and, besides, I'd far rather live next to one of these than a coal mine.
The Disappearing Package
This is pretty interesting. Grad student Aaron Mickelson has created a whole load of design ideas with the aim to reduce packaging waste.
Slow Life
The fascinating world of corals and sponges.
Pride of Namibia
A nice little video of community wildlife management in Namibia.
A Sense of Place
Just beautiful.
Pilger on Radio 4 Today
When this was about to come on the radio this morning, I raised an eyebrow. Pilger is one of the great radical journalists, highly critical of governments. That he was on the BBC Radio 4's flagship Today Program, talking about censorship and the corporatisation of journalism, was surprising to say the least.
Afterwards it was marvellous to see part of the establishment get wound up. Some media outlets, such as the Daily Mail, were in essence leaping to the defence of the State. The irony that many were attacking the 'left-wing' BBC (personally I find those left and right labels not very useful in 2014 anyway) for not censoring something that criticised the BBC and the British government, and selective censorship in media, was not wasted on me.
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The College has designated Priscilla Rose as its Title IX Coordinator/Equal Opportunity Coordinator with the responsibility to coordinate its civil rights compliance activities and grievance procedures. For more information, contact:
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I got mine a few days ago, and the wife had a good laugh as I went from one room to another measuring air temp. Using it on my steak last weekend was amazing - the meat came out right at the temp I wanted.
I still think the one with the flames is fastest. I just hope the flames aren't affecting the readings.
Anybody order the camo version yet?
no offense, but I'm pretty sure the tiger-striped one can outrun & overtake the zebra-striped one!!misu said:fixed
No shame in food cooked to the right temp! Even if the temp took longer to get.... Just kiddin. It's good to see support for other brands as well.booksw said:Ok I know I will get tomatoes thrown at me for this but I bought the Maverick BGE instant read thermometer and I really love it. I had been meaning to pick up a thermopen but never did and when I was at Eggtoberfest I saw one of these being demoed and I got it. One thing I really like about it is that it has a temperature chart right on it for a bunch of different types of meat and different levels of doneness. It also displays white numbers on a black background which the guy said was better for reading at night as compared to black on a white background. That probably is hogwash but I like the BGE instant read.


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The Department of Business Administration offers an outstanding and challenging primarily undergraduate education in business administration with a distinctive foundation in liberal arts and sciences, complemented by a high quality graduate program in accounting. Our degree programs are accredited by AACSB - International and we offer both a BA and a BS degree majoring in Business Administration, along with minors in Business Administration or in Business Administration Legal Studies. We also participate in Interdisciplinary Minors in Communication Management, Entrepreneurship, and a new interdisciplinary Sport Management Minor.
Our approximately 500 majors and 20 graduate accounting students are a diverse group with a variety of interests. Many double major combining business administration with practically every other major at Trinity. A large proportion completes a study abroad program - our majors have studied in Europe, South and Central America, Asia and the Pacific Region as well as participated in the Semester at Sea program. Many complete real world internships - our majors have interned for organizations as diverse as local museums, the San Antonio Spurs, Disney, and AT&T.
Our graduates work all over the United States and the world for companies such as Accenture, Apple, Bank of America, BearingPoint, Citigroup, Dell, Microsoft, Proctor & Gamble, and the Big-Four accounting firms, and they often go on to undertake graduate study in either business administration or law at some of the best graduate schools in the country, including The University of Chicago, Northwestern University, Columbia University and the University of Texas at Austin.
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One King Bed NonsmokingMax Occupancy: 3 guests (up to 2 children)
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Family-friendly Diamond Bar hotel with an outdoor pool
This family-friendly hotel is located in Diamond Bar, close to Royal Vista Golf Club. Area attractions also include Puente Hills Mall and California State Polytechnic University Pomona.
Hotel Features
In addition to a restaurant, Holiday Inn Diamond Bar features an outdoor pool. Other amenities include a bar/lounge and a porter/bellhop.
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In addition to an outdoor pool, Holiday Inn Diamond Bar provides a spa tub and a fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink.
This 3-star property offers access to a business center and meeting rooms. This family-friendly hotel also offers multilingual staff, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
- Total number of rooms - 176
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DBs Grille and Lounge - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
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- Roll-in shower
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When you arrive
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Check-in time starts at 4 PM
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Check-out time is noon
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Accepted at this hotel: American Express, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB International, MasterCard, Visa
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Salvation Army volunteer kettle keeper Tara Hathaway doesn't use the traditional bell as she greets those entering and exiting Barre's Price Chopper.
"Sometimes I've had people who look like they've had a bad day and just by saying 'good morning', 'how are you', 'have a happy holidays', 'merry Christmas', they'll come out smiling." said Hathaway.
She works as a hostess at a motel, which leaves her free to volunteer here Monday through Saturday, nine to six. She says on a good day, they'll get about 150 dollars in donations for the agency that helped her through tough times in the past.
"Just feels really good and it's knowing I can return something that was given to me when I needed it." adds Hathaway.
Salvation Army Capt. Travis DeLong said Saturday, "The giving just hasn't matched the increase in need."
He says they helped 600 families and 10-thousand individuals in the Barre area last year. But this year, the number of those needing assistance jumped 80 percent.
"We've done fairly well for the economy, but we're down about 60-thousand dollars from where we were about this time last year, so it's been a rough go financially." said DeLong.
With less than 10 days left before kettle season ends, he says they're about 40 percent short of their annual fundraising goal.
The Salvation Army is also short volunteers like Hathaway.
Currently, they can only staff 16 of the agency's 22 kettles.
"Donating time and just getting out there and helping us out is the biggest thing that really could help." said DeLong.
He says the key to meeting their goal will be kettle keepers like Hathaway - with big hearts, smiles, and a willingness to stand out in the cold.
Two other gubernatorial candidates shared the gazebo with Scott Milne and Gov. Peter Shumlin for Saturday's debate.
Two other gubernatorial candidates shared the gazebo with Scott Milne and Gov. Peter Shumlin for Saturday's debate.


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You and I need to start having a different conversation about Wausau, and Central Wisconsin in general.
I've had three conversations in the past three days that went something like this:
"Wow, [BAND] played a gig in Wausau? They must be on their way down."
Or, "WTF is [BAND] doing in Wausau? This place sucks."
That sort of conversation drives me nuts, because the reality is the complete opposite of that statement. Let's look at a quick example: Pop Evil.
PHOTO CREDIT: Rock 94.7The above pic is from when Pop Evil played at the now defunct Bruiser's in Schofield. It was a cold January night in 2012, and this band with no small amount of radio hits was playing a gig in Schofield, Wisconsin. In WINTER!
Later that year, the very same band hit the stage at Wisconsin Valley Fair:
As you can see in the pic, the weather was a bit nicer than their winter gig.
PHOTO CREDIT: Rock 94.7The next time we saw Pop Evil, they had quite a few more radio hits under their belt, and they proceeded to play them in Summer of 2013 at one of the biggest stages in the state. Of course, we're talking Rock Fest:
Again, much nicer weather.
PHOTO CREDIT: Rock 94.7Their stages keep getting bigger, and bigger and BIGGER! So, where did we see Pop Evil next? Wausau, Wisconsin:
PHOTO CREDIT: Rock 94.7
There they are. A band with THE rock song of the summer/year when it comes to airplay ("Trenches"), and they're playing a gig at The Fillmor in Wausau. Their latest album, "Onyx", will probably have a few more high-charting singles before they move on to the next one.
So, is Pop Evil on their way down?
Hell no!
Wausau, and Central Wisconsin is on its way UP!
Nonpoint. Massive hits playing a club in Wausau.
Phillip Phillips (yes, it's pop, but bear with me) packs the house at UWSP.
Look at the crowd a Pink Floyd cover band can pack into Wausau's 400 Block!
Major league talent playing fairs every summer.
More artists adding Wausau and Central Wisconsin to their intinerary every day.
PHOTO CREDIT: Dave Kallaway PhotographyOne of my favorite movies of all time is "The Warriors ". I'll go so far as to say it's one of the greatest films ever made. One of the standout moments in the film is a speech by a character named Cyrus. Cyrus has a dream. He want to combine all of the city's gang into one big gang and rule the streets. Watch the speech. It's glorious:
Allow me to rework the would be gang kingpin's speech for our little discussion here:
"Can you count, suckers? I say, the future is ours... if you can count!
Now, look what we have here before us. We got Wausau sitting next to Stevens Point. We've got Marshfield right by Wisconsin Rapids. We've got Merrill, Schofield, Weston, Mosinee, Marathon City, Stratford, Edgar, Hatley, Plover, Whiting.
Nobody is wasting nobody. That... is a miracle. And miracles is the way things ought to be.
You're standing right now with dozens of towns, cities and villages. And there's over a hundred more. There's around 134,735 people in Marathon County, 70,443 in Portage County, and 74,424 in Wood County. That's 279,602 people! Add in the surrounding counties and we can go ahead and round up to 300,000 !
Can you dig it?
Can you dig it?
Caaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu dig iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit?
Now, here's the sum total: individually, we're a bunch of small to medium sized towns, villages and cities. But together, combining our populations, we're a city roughly the size of Pittsburgh, PA, Cincinnati, OH, or Saint Paul, MN!
We sit right in the middle of the state, right on the way to Minneapolis/St. Paul, Green Bay, Madison and Milwaukee. An artist can stop here on their way to the larger metros and enjoy a nice payday at the hands of 300,000 people.
Can you dig it?
Economically, we've had the paper mill shutdowns in the area. Those have come at a steep cost. No one can deny that. But aside from that well publicized bad news, there are quite a few bright spots in this area.
A skilled worker with a degree from an area technical college can make a pretty good living in this market in manufacturing, health care, and I-T.
Can you dig it?
We have all four seasons, tourism in the Winter via Granite Peak and the rest of the year 'round due to outdoorsy stuff.
Our Schools are really awesome. This is a great area in which to raise kids.
Can you dig it?
Central Wisconsin is growing, and while there are some growing pains, the growth has been largely productive.
Bands don't play here because they suck and can only play in places that suck.
Bands play here because this place is AWESOME!
Can you dig it?
Can you dig it?
Caaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu dig iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit?"
Okay, you can stop yelling now. Your neighbors are going to call the cops.
*In addition to thinking that The Warriors should be referred to with the same reverence that some people reserve for The Godfather, "Scary" Terry Stevens is a radio host for Midwest Communications. You can Book Face with him here.