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Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress powers into Melbourne
Melbourne's innovation in the Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) sector will be on show to the world as the 23rd Intelligent Transport System World Congress (ITS 2016) moves into Melbourne from 10 – 14 October 2016.
ITS 2016 will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) and is expected to attract over 7,000 delegates to the state, generating $25 million in economic contribution.
Secured by Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) with strong support from Vice President and Board Director of ITS Australia, Mr Dean Zabrieszach, this will be the first time ever the congress has been held in Melbourne.
Melbourne, and Australia is recognised globally as a leader in the ITS sector, with technology developed here exported across the world. Transport equipment is Victoria's second largest manufacturing industry, employing 29,000 people and contributing $3.8 billion to Victoria's economy.
Karen Bolinger, Chief Executive Officer, Melbourne Convention Bureau said winning ITS 2016 was a coup for the state.
"ITS 2016 will be themed around showcasing the contribution of intelligent transport systems to the delivery of liveable cities and communities. Melbourne is the ideal city to demonstrate this theme, having been named for six consecutive years as the World's Most Liveable City, with liveability enhanced by intelligent transport systems contribution to the community."
"The congress is the ideal platform to showcase our local talent and attract global expertise to the state. ITS 2016 will bring together private corporations, public agencies and academic institutions involved in the research, design and implementation of ITS technologies across all modes of transport."
"It was a collaborative team Melbourne effort that enabled MCB to secure this conference for the state. Our bid was supported by State Government, City of Melbourne and MCEC, as well as our partners Melbourne Airport, SkyBus and Qantas," Ms Bolinger said.
The Victorian State Government is headline sponsor of the Congress and will host a Victorian pavilion within the exhibition to enable Victorian companies to showcase their capabilities on a global stage. The State will also host a range of official functions and high level government policy round tables with visiting international counterparts.
Acting Minister for Tourism and Major Events, Philip Dalidakis, said the ITS 2016 would further boost Victoria's visitor economy and offer a rare opportunity to highlight the state's impressive transport equipment manufacturing industry.
"Hosting the ITS 2016 is a great opportunity for us to showcase the very best that Victoria has to offer visitors from across the globe," Mr Dalidakis said.
"These events provide valuable opportunities for hotels, restaurants, shops and other small businesses across the state – boosting trade and the demand for jobs."
"It's also Victoria's chance to remind industry experts from global markets why we are a leader in innovation and the ITS sector."
The Minister for Roads and Road Safety, Luke Donnellan said smart technology will help Government agencies design the next generation of freeways that will create greater efficiency and a safer, more reliable journey.
"With more information about real time traffic conditions we'll be able to help commuters make smarter choices on how they can get where they need to go – whether that's jumping in a car, taking public transport or cycling," Mr Donnellan said.
CEO and Director at HMI Technologies and Club Melbourne Ambassador, Mr Dean Zabrieszach played a significant role in securing the event. In his role as the Congress Project Director, Mr Zabrieszach said ITS 2016 will bring Melbourne's reputation as the world's most liveable city into the spotlight.
"This congress will be Australia's opportunity to foster further international cooperation in unleashing the power of ITS."
"In collaboration with ITS Asia Pacific, ERTICO and ITS America, ITS Australia has prepared a truly engaging program. In the tradition of ITS World Congresses there will be plenary, scientific, technical and interactive sessions, a dynamic exhibition plus technical demonstration and tours that showcase the applications of the latest ITS technology."
"This will be an opportunity for policy makers, practitioners, researchers and ITS providers to share information on social needs, opinions and technical developments addressing modern transport issues," Mr Zabrieszach said.
Two days of the congress exhibition will be open to the public for free on 13 and 14 October, addressing the rapidly growing public interest in ITS. Visitors will have the opportunity to see the latest innovations in ITS technology and meet over 300 exhibitors from over 60 countries.
The public program also incorporates a series of free informative community sessions, Melbourne Conversations. The Melbourne Conversations on ITS is a series of discussions across the city exploring issues and topics of interest for Melburnians, presented by the City of Melbourne.
MCEC Chief Executive, Peter King said after almost 11 years in the making, the venue is immensely looking forward to delivering the event.
"The world's best minds in ITS will take over more than 80 per cent of our venue, with our employees set to work over 600 shifts to deliver the entirely customised event.
"The technology requirements for this event in particular are immense. Delegates will have access to our dedicated platinum Wi-Fi service, while 80GB per hour of recorded video content is expected to be internally transferred each day across the course of the event," Mr King said.
MCEC's award-winning venue infrastructure and delivery capabilities were a key factor when selecting Melbourne for this conference.
"The Welcome Reception alone is spread across 19,500 square metres of space, but the event won't just stop at our doors – it will be infiltrating the entire city of Melbourne and our transport networks."
"One of the key factors that attracted this event to Melbourne is the proximity of the venue to the city centre and its myriad of visitor experiences," Mr King added.


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I'm a big fan of both Amy Merrick's blog, An Apple a Day, and her floral design work. Her blog is beautiful, moody and full of gorgeous flowers that make me want to stop everything I'm doing and open a flower shop. Lately I've been doing more and more flower arranging (most recently for my brother and sister in laws wedding) and I love it- I mean LOVE. So I'm excited to start a new series on the blog- an arrangement a month. You may remember my New Years resolution, a cake a month (that I fell short of completing by one month!) A handful of those cakes turned out alright, most of them, not so great. So here's what I learned from that experience 1. I don't like baking. 2. Decorating cakes is flipping hard. 3. It's best to leave it to the professionals. But! I do have high hopes for an arrangement a month as I know that it's something I already love to do. So stick around... first arrangement coming up next week.
All photos via An Apple a Day
Flower Arranging 101 + A New Project
Monday, June 18, 2012
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Amy Merrick's work is amazing, AND I'm excited to see what arrangements you come up with :) Yay new projects!ReplyDelete
can't wait to see your arrangements each month. such a great idea. after the cakes, I've moved onto cookies this year... way easier!ReplyDelete
Looking forward to this...I LOVE the idea of doing monthly projects to keep yourself on track.ReplyDelete
This sounds like a lovely project! I love the idea of monthly projects. I just looked back at your cake a month posts and was inspired. Now I just need to do some brainstorming...ReplyDelete
I like the sound of this - look forward to seeing your creations. And love your instagram pics too.ReplyDelete

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2019 Tournament Dates:
Men-June 7th - 9th (Blacksburg CC, Ashley Plantation, Blue Hills GC)
Women & Sr Women - June 8th & 9th (Ashley Plantation, Blue Hills GC)
Senior Men, Super Sr Men, Juniors - July 25th & 26th (Hunting Hills CC, Hidden Valley CC)
Local Rules - Notice to 2019 RVGHOF Players
2019 RVGHOF Junior Am w/Lanto Griffin
Thanks to All Who Participated!
Congrats to 2018 RVGHOF Players of The Year!
Front Row L to R (Abby Hunter-BHS, Melissa Meng-BHS, Jayde Dudley-HVHS, Makena Witt-Salem HS, Kaitlyn Mosdell-LBHS)
Back Row L to R (Coach Scott Anthony-HVHS, Ben Carroll-BHS, Ross Funderburke-HVHS, Brett Pennington-LBHS, Slade Aliff-RVCS, Samir Davidoff-LBHS, Cameron Dillon-FCHS)
Congrats to The Westlake GC on Winning 2018 RVGHOF Men's Team Championship!
L to R (David Hudgins, Luke Wheeler, Chris Gibson, Chris Davis, Darren Doyle, J.H. Ferguson, Westlake Pro-Billy McBride III, Daryl Byrd and Luke Hoffman)
Congrats to Blacksburg CC on Winning 2018 RVGHOF Women's Team Championship!
L to R (Leila Wilson, Melissa Meng, Abby Hunter and Sara Cole)
Congrats to Hidden Valley CC on Winning 2018 RVGHOF Sr Women's Team Championship!
L to R(Nancy Snodgrass, Jean Summerbell, Mike Abraham-HVCC Pro, Dot Bolling)
Congrats to BallyHack GC on Winning 2018 RVGHOF Senior Team Championship!
L to R (Mike Krulich, Danny Broom, Keith Decker, Frank Leyes, John Newton)
Congrats to Botetourt Golf & Swim Club on Winning 2018 RVGHOF Junior Team Championship!
L to R (Samir Davidov, Peyton Spangler, Pro Jeff Sprinkel, Slade Aliff, Brett Pennington)
Congrats to Hanging Rock GC on Winning 2018 RVGHOF Super Sr Team Championship!
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2015-2018 Men's Individual Champ - Matt Chandler
Founded in 1973, the Roanoke Valley Golf Hall of Fame serves to promote the game of golf in and around Roanoke, Virginia. The Hall of Fame, which includes 12 public and private courses, provides annual scholarships and honors outstanding high school players and coaches each season. It also administers a points ranking system, presents certificates of merit and inducts members who have made an outstanding contribution to golf in the valley. In addition, the annual Hall of Fame tournaments bring together the Roanoke Valley's top amateur men, women, junior, senior and super senior golfers each summer for team and individual competition.


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Hi folks, this is just a promo for the OZeWAI conference, if you happen to be in, or thinking of going to Melbourne in early December. Speakers include USA: + Bob Regan - Macromedia head of Accessibility + Paul Bohman from WebAIM - developers of the Wave + Katie Haritos-Shea - state department Europe: + Max Froumentin - W3C XSLT and MathML wizard, as well as Multimodal Activity Lead (and famous for the SVG ChessGL demo :-) + Marc Walraven - ascii.be - working with real multilingual sites in Europe + Me (talking about EuroAccessibility, Sidar's work in Spain, Portugal and South America) Local Greats: + Andrew Arch, Dey Alexander, Me again, Liddy Nevile, Ed Smith, Matt Smith, Jason White... and plenty of others the programme looks at large-scale implenetation, (thousands of pages, such as the US State Department or a full university or bank), maths on the Web, workshops on tools, technologies and techniques, ... Real details at http://www.ozewai.org/2003/ and full three-day registration including reception monday night and dinner tuesday night is AUD $363 - with student prices and daily rates available. cheers Chaals -- Charles McCathieNevile Fundación Sidar firstname.lastname@example.com http://www.sidar.orgReceived on Sunday, 16 November 2003 21:26:44 UTC
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Woman's dormant desire to date wealthy men has found a new reason to rejuvenate with the advent of many online wealthy men dating sites recently. Women now are more realistic in their approach towards dating. Gone are the days when material comfort was considered or at least assumed as a minor criterion for choosing a dating partner. Shaking off past inhibitions, women are now openly speaking out their craving for luxurious lifestyle; something that only a wealthy man can afford for her. Until recently, a woman had to peep over elite clubs, quality casinos, auction houses, and race courses of the city to find wealthy men. The job is much easier now as wealthy man dating sites are serving as a meeting place for many wealthy men and pretty women.
Wealthy men are no exception when it comes to pampering attractive women. But a busy schedule often restricts them to indulge in the luxury of women hunting. As an alternative, these elite people with enviable bank balance generally prefer to browse wealthy man dating sites in search of women who are good-looking, intelligent and believe in 'no strings attached' type of relationship. Most of these dating sites maintain a strict verification procedure to make sure that women who are in mission to date wealthy men can at least find a genuine one. For a wealthy man who wants to enlist in these dating sites, an annual income over $100,000 is a must. Bank balances, age, photos and other necessary details of interested rich men are verified thoroughly at a regular interval in most of the renowned sites.
College girls, single mothers, and women with struggling careers are the majority in row to find wealthy men in these online dating sites. Some would like to date a wealthy man simply for being treated like a star; some love the idea as it will grant them access to lavishness; and for some this is just a means to pay back their loans. On contrary, most rich men in these wealthy men dating sites are middle-aged and married men who are ready to dent their wallet a bit in exchange of warm company of sugar babies as far as there is no hazard of commitment.
However, with a rapidly growing number of women submitting to these sites every single day, a woman is bound to face some competition to grab her Mr. Rich. To stand out in the crowd and find a rich man quickly, a woman will need a cutting edge profile in one or two of these dating sites. Give your wealthy man a glimpse of your attractive angles by uploading some of your killer photos. But remember that apart from looks what matters most is your charming persona. Wealthy men are matured enough, and would normally want to date intelligent and smart ladies.
After you browse some wealthy men dating sites and scrutinize number of profiles of rich men, you can then choose one and invite him to chat. If the prey you are after is equally interested, then that may lead you to meet him and (who knows luckily) date him, too.
Distances, financial disparities, social obligations can no longer stop a woman from finding or dating wealthy men now. The wealthy man dating sites have clearly set the field for you. You just have to be there and find someone who can jet you off to a luxury island next summer.


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I know I haven't been making things lately and I am sorry. School ended 2 weeks ago and I was pretty lazy to do anything since summer started. I was going out, friends, msn...
But today I felt pretty bored and in a good drawing shape so I decided that I should make something for all of you.
She's a legend, she's a fashion icon, she's a role model - she's everything men need and women simply envy her.
She is Victoria Beckham!
I decided to make 3 outfits, everything is like the outfit in real life (dress, shoes, bag) except for the second outfit. To be honest I didn't really like the shoes she wore so I decided to put her black Gucci heels.
Face and hair are made by me also.
*NOTE* Click to zoom
Do you like her? :)


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Villa Kathleen is a wonderful 6 bedroom luxury villa available to rent. Located between the town of Fuengirola and the village of La Cala de Mijas on Spain's Costa Del Sol, overlooking the Mediterranean sea with views of Africa. This villa is beautifully modernised and is peaceful, safe and secure with a large private heated pool and air conditioning throughout.
The rear of the property faces due south so the sun shines on the pool and the back garden from sunrise till sunset.
There is a very large roof terrace which can be used for sunbathing and Al fresco dining. There are lights on the roof terrace so you can dine at night.
All rooms have Sky TV and wireless internet.
Master bedroom – The stunning master bedroom has a Super King size bed and a bed settee.
Bedroom 2 - The gold room – Has a double bed and a single bed settee.
Bedroom 3 – The blue room – Has a double bed and a single bed settee.
Bedroom 4 – Now has a double bed.
Bedroom 5 – Has a double bed.
Bedroom 6 – Has bunk beds and 2 single beds.
Downstairs living room – Has a bed settee
There are 2 kitchens, 1 upstairs and 1 downstairs. Between them there is a fridge and a large fridge freezer, a dishwasher, a washing machine, a tumble drier, an oven and hob and 2 microwave ovens. Filtered water is available to drink straight from the tap.
There is a large gas fired barbecue on the terrace.
There is an Xbox Playstation 4 and a Wii. While we have some games for each it is recommended if you want to use them you bring your own games. Most TV's have DVD players.
There is also a professional karaoke with 100′s of songs to choose from.
There are 4 dining tables, 1 inside, 1 on the terrace, 1 in the back garden and 1 on the roof terrace.
While we have never had a break in or any kind of incident we take security very seriously. For your safety the property is alarmed, has CCTV and all windows and doors have iron gates or bars.
Once the entrance gates are locked the garden is safe and secure so children can't wander off and strangers cant wander in.
For your pleasure there is a pool table, table tennis table and a dart board.
A fully functional gymnasium is provided with equipment including a treadmill, an exercise bike, weights, kettle bells a punch bag, skipping ropes, a bench, an exercise mat and yoga blocks.
The pool is 5m x 11m and at the shallow end is 1.2m and at the deep end is 2m. For your comfort the pool is heated and is cleaned a minimum of 2 times a week, 3 times a week in July/August.
There is room to park 5 average size cars in the drive.
Local Amenities
There are several bars and restaurants all within a short walk. There is a mini market within the urbanisation and is only 2 minutes walk from the villa. Larger supermarkets are located in La Cala and Fuengirola.
The nearest beach is at the bottom or our estate and is less than 10 minutes walk. Although there is a busy road between us and the beach you can walk under or over the road so there is no need to cross the road.
The beach runs for miles in either direction. There is a fabulous beach in La Cala. You can walk from our beach all the way down to La Cala beach (1.5km) – and beyond!
Fuengirola is famous for its seven kilometre (5 mile) stretch of sandy beach, beginning at the Sohail Castle to the west (at the new Four Star, Beatriz Spa Hotel) and ending at Torreblanca to the east. The promenade is officially called Paseo Maritimo Rey de España. Promenade in Spanish is paseo maritimo, pronounced "pasayo mareeteemo").
All along the beach and the sea front, you will find every kind of water sport and seaside amenity to keep the whole family happy the year round, but especially during the high season when demand is higher and the days are longer. The paseo maritimo has been widened and much improved over the last decade, reflecting the town's growth in importance during that time. Front line hotels and apartment blocks are prime locations for the perfect Mediterranean beach holiday although the price of apartments in this area has rocketed in recent times.
All along the beach, there are excellent 'chiringuitos' (beach bars/restaurants), where fresh fish and seafood is usually the star of the menu, even though most places also cater to the first time visitor to Spain who prefers plainer fare, such as chicken and chips. In either case, the food is generally excellent and reasonably priced. Other restaurants, representing foods around the world include Chinese, Japanese, Italian, Swiss, British (roast beef or fish and chips are never far away). Of course, McDonalds and Burger King are there as well. There are also plenty of small mini-markets and news agents along the sea front selling toys, beach items, gifts, books, and drinks.
In high season the whole length of the beach has 'hamacas' (beach beds) and parasols for hire at daily charge of around 8 euros (for two beach beds and 1 parasol). There is usually a sign up on the beach, with the price clearly marked and if you see no one around, then ask at the nearest beach bar about hire of beach beds, etc. as the two businesses are often linked. Some people, who come on holiday for the whole month of July or August, reserve the same beach beds and parasol for the time they are there and pay in advance.
There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy water sports, such as water-skiing, pedal boats, jet-skis and much more.
Malaga airport is 15 miles away.
Check out Malaga Shuttlebus and check the prices for the shuttlebus, taxis and minibuses. Enter Mijas Costa as your destination.
There is a train station at Malaga airport and the trains are every 20 minutes. Take the train to Fuengirola the fare is €2.45 and the journey time is 30 minutes. From there get the bus to Las Farolas. This fare is €1.45
A bus runs from the bottom of the road every 30 mins from Fuengirola to Marbella.


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Luke Donald visits Mizuno's Hiroshima Forging plant
Long time Mizuno forging player gets a new found respect for his irons
Englishman Luke Donald found a new appreciation for his Mizuno MP-5 irons and S5 wedges after a visit to the manufacturer's exclusive forging facility in Hiroshima Japan.
Donald has played Mizuno irons from his early days learning the game in England, through his record breaking college career, all the way to becoming the world's #1 ranked player. Mizuno has taken a similar path with it's forging facility – having first produced heads at Chuo / Hiroshima in 1968.
Chuo and Mizuno's patented Grain Flow Forging process ensures that its iron heads are manufactured from a single billet of steel. The stretching, bending and multiple forging process ensures that grains within the metal are exceptionally tight – for the most precise manufacturing tolerances. The finished heads are near perfect and identical in finish, feel and distance control. Leading to one of the best known straplines in golf – Nothing feels like a Mizuno.
Luke Donald took a new appreciation for his irons. "It's amazing to see the metal go from something so raw to something so beautiful. There's such a human element to it – and that really struck me today."
"It's easy to get frustrated on the golf course – but after seeing how much goes into the making of these clubs, I shouldn't get too angry if I hit a bad shot."


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Roundup: New at Ikea
Last week's posts about Ikea finds and Maya's Ikea nursery tour got us primed and ready for the telltale thwack of the new Ikea catalog hitting the front step. We headed straight for the kids' stuff, of course, and were happy to see some exciting brand-new items, some of which we think are destined to become Ikea classics. Check out our favorites below the jump.
A new toddler seat! We're definitely feeling the Arne Jacobsen vibe of the Gasell chair ($34.99). If you're a fan of the Antilop highchair and looking to graduate to a model for bigger kids, this could be the one.
The Leka baby gym ($24.99) is Ikea's entry into play mat territory. We love its simplicity and fun-without-being-jarring colors, and find ourselves wishing (again) that Ikea designed exersaucers.
If you covet SkipHop's Bin-Go but need a cheaper alternative to foldable fabric storage boxes, these Noje boxes ($7.99 for a set of three) might fit the bill.
More on the storage front: at just over four feet tall, the Fabler Groda wall pocket ($9.99) is just the right size for storing lots of kid-related ephemera. We like the fact that it's suspended by hook and loop fastener that opens if a child tries to climb up.
We're still mulling over the aesthetics of this one, but we definitely like the idea of creating a mini-planetarium inside your own home. The Blimp pendant lamp ($29.99) creates light patterns of moons, stars and planets in a room. (Zeppelin albums not included.)
If your child is one of those kids who demands verisimilitude in their pretend play, this four-piece set of Duktig play cookware ($9.99) is made of stainless steel and pleasingly realistic.
And in related news:
- The Antilop highchair ($19.99) is now available in red or navy blue.
- The Rusig rocker ($9.99) now comes in black and looks almost disturbingly Darth Vader-esque.
- The Mala easel has had its price cut from $29.99 to $19.99 (for Canadian Ikea customers only, for some reason), making it an amazing value for your money.


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2017 was a year I could have never predicted. It began as a total blank slate -- I had just graduated from university a mere two weeks prior, and the only thing on my schedule was finishing an internship at a refugee resettlement agency that ran through the spring. I had planned to start right into a full-time job, but God had other plans. I spent the rest of the year jobless, or at least, full-time job-less. I temporarily moved up to Washington D.C. for a summer internship. I moved back to Raleigh in the fall to continue job searching, but despite my lack of progress until December, the autumnal months were some of the most fulfilling I've had. I found people my own age at my church and felt like I was finally once again able to make deep connections with people, something I missed during the summer. I spent more time writing; I wrote long articles for sites other than my own and made more online connections. 2017 brought trips I never expected, experiences I never anticipated, and jobs I never dreamed of. Below I've highlighted the best of each month and some of my favorite posts...
Favorite post from the month // Washington D.C.
Favorite post from the month // Washington D.C.
January set the tone for much on the rest of the year -- plenty of reading and lots of travels (both local and further away), including a trip to Washington D.C. (and some of its surrounding cities) which, though it had been six years since my last visit, turned out to be my most visited city this year (five trips in total). Side note: Looking back through old posts from the month, I'm laughing at my final paragraph in this one, as I clearly had no idea what was in store for me the rest of the year.
Favorite post from the month // Breaking Out of the University Mindset
Favorite post from the month // Breaking Out of the University Mindset
Aside from a weekend ski trip to the mountains of West Virginia, I stayed more local in February, with day outings to nearby locations like Pittsboro and the Historic Oakwood neighborhood of Raleigh, as well as a warm spring weekend spent sampling the best of local coffee.
Favorite post from the month // Charleston, Part I
Favorite post from the month // Charleston, Part I
March was perhaps my favorite month of the whole year. The first weekend was spent exploring some of my favorite things in Raleigh -- the museums, the food, the music. Though I no longer have a spring break, I took the time to make two somewhat last minute trips: the first to Nags Head with a couple old friends and the second to Charleston with my mom (here, here, and here). I also had the chance to (finally) see two of my favorite bands -- Cold War Kids and Flogging Molly -- perform after years of missing their shows.
After traveling around my state and slightly beyond during March, April was a busy month spent in Raleigh. Each weekend meant something new, from visiting new art museum exhibits to winning VIP tickets to a beer festival, a trip to a nearby arboretum, and reminiscing on college days.
Favorite post from the month // Carrboro, NC
Favorite post from the month // Carrboro, NC
May was my final full month in Raleigh until the end of the summer, and it was a month spent in gardens -- the Bog Garden in Greensboro, the Azalea Garden at WRAL, the NC Botanical Garden in Chapel Hill, the museum park at NCMA, and the Raleigh Rose Garden at Raleigh Little Theatre. I also hunted for murals in Carrboro, drove to Summerfield for a friend's wedding, and walked up and down Fayetteville Street in DTR for Artsplosure.
Favorite post from the month // Monumental Days
Favorite post from the month // Monumental Days
The week overlapping the end of May and the beginning of June was spent on an annual beach trip to Emerald Isle with my family and second family. The beach trip functioned as a North Carolina sendoff, as I then made my way to D.C. for a summer internship with Meals on Wheels.
Favorite post from the month // An Evening With Neil Gaiman
Favorite post from the month // An Evening With Neil Gaiman
Most of my free time during my summer in D.C. was spent exploring all the best (and free) that D.C. had to offer, such as the American Art Museum and the National Gallery of Art. I additionally had the chance to enjoy and commemorate several authors, including remembering Jane Austen's legacy, seeing Neil Gaiman read some of his work out loud, and reviewing Hannah's debut poetry anthology.
Favorite post from the month // A Sister Weekend in D.C.
Favorite post from the month // A Sister Weekend in D.C.
I finished up my summer internship in D.C. and returned to Raleigh, but not before making the most of my time left by revisiting Georgetown, one of my favorite areas of D.C., and entertaining my sister for a weekend visit.
Favorite post from the month // Hirshhorn + Newseum
Favorite post from the month // Hirshhorn + Newseum
After a thrill of a summer away, returning home felt a little ordinary and as such, I didn't share much in the way of writing (though I share a surprise weekend back in D.C., a day in Chapel Hill, and hiking at Eno River State Park on Instagram). Additionally, I read a LOT of good books.
Favorite post from the month // A Foggy Weekend on Grandfather Mountain
Favorite post from the month // A Foggy Weekend on Grandfather Mountain
After the relative mediocrity of the previous few months, October was full of exciting weekends: one spent hiking at Grandfather Mountain and another relaxing on Ocean Isle. I also turned 23 this month -- an unexciting age on paper but in actuality has turned out to be one of my better ages. I also wrote my most popular post during this month, with 10 tips on how to read more.
November was a month of making fun plans with friends, writing several posts I'm proud of (and publishing them elsewhere), and traveling to exciting places. I spent several Friday nights trying new breweries in the area with some new girlfriends. I published a piece on adult friendships on Into the Fold and a Washington D.C. guide on Atlas Addict (both linked here), as well as a re-introduction after 4.5 years of blogging. Perhaps the most exciting event of the month was traveling to Rome with my family for Thanksgiving (covered here, here, and here).
December was spent attempting to take stock of what happened in 2017 and preparing for the upcoming year, as I'll soon by starting a new job in a new city. In the meantime, however, I narrowed down and shared my favorites of 2017: top 10 books, 6 movies + 6 television shows, and 6 albums (I'm bad at narrowing things down).
I set 11 goals for 2017 and managed to accomplish most of them, if just in part (completed items are bolded):
- get a job // Done, though accomplished later in the year than I'd initially thought. I start next week!
- be more mindful of my impact on the environment // I didn't do so well at this one, though I was better about not using plastic shopping bags.
- eat more meat-free meals // I didn't do so well at this one either.
- be a more ethical consumer // Due to my lack of free-flowing funds, I didn't buy much clothing this year, and the items I did purchase primarily came from secondhand stores. Additionally, all of my Christmas presents for family members came from ethically transparent companies.
- put a portion of every paycheck into my savings
- travel outside the country // Rome, Italy for Thanksgiving
- read all of Agatha Christie's Hercules Poirot and Miss Marple novels // Finished all of the Miss Marple books but not all of the Hercules Poirot
- expand writing portfolio by contributing to other blogs + magazines // I contributed to online mags such as Pop To It and Into the Fold, and continued to write for Atlas Addict.
- learn how to make my favourite cocktails
- practice my German fluency // Somewhat accomplished. I read articles in Der Spiegel every so often and watched Netflix's Dark in the original German (though still with English subs).
- actually finish watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer // Not yet finished, but am now halfway through season five (slow but steady progress).
2017 was quite a different year than I'd anticipated post-grad life to be; it was a much lonelier, more difficult, and self-doubting time than I could have imagined, but I can genuinely say that it's all been for the better. Because I had so much free time this year, I was able to take many, many weekend and week-long trips with my friends and family, something that I could not have done if I was working full-time. My flexible schedule meant I could do things like go swimming and study the book of Revelation with a friend in the middle of every Wednesday. I had the time to read through 150 books, the most I've ever read in a year. Though I can't say I ever truly relaxed, the time off meant allowing my brain to let go of my rigid organisational habits formed in college and figure out what it means to be a normal adult.
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...one can distinguish between insular and continental states. An insular state is the only great power on a large body of land that is surrounded on all sides by water.... The United Kingdom and Japan are obvious examples of insular states, since each occupies a large island by itself. The United States is also an insular power, because it is the only great power in the Western Hemisphere. A continental state, on the other hand, is a great power located on a large body of land that is also occupied by one or more other great powers. France, Germany, and Russia are obvious examples of continental states.-- J. Mearsheimer, The Tragedy of Great Power Politics, p.126
Recalling (for some reason) the above -- and putting aside for the time being the point that BraziI might not agree that the U.S. is the only great power in the Western Hemisphere -- I made this comment at Crooked Timber (slightly edited here):
It's bad luck in a way for Russia, I suppose, that it's a continental state, so when it acts improperly/illegally/thuggishly (pick your word) in its neighborhood the repercussions are felt by many countries and to some extent across Europe. Whereas, e.g., when the U.S. went into Panama in '89 and toppled Noriega, the repercussions were not felt as widely, partly because of the U.S.'s insular location (and Panama's location). It may not be 'fair,' but geography matters — not to the (moral/legal) equities but in practical terms.
ETA: Before someone mentions e.g. Japan and the '30s, I should say I probably should have given this post a narrower title: "Russia and the U.S., and their 'near abroads'."


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Yeah, that's great. I want to try it and see if I lose weight.
I am reading I Shudder: And Other Reactions to Life, Death, and New Jersey by Paul Rudnick.I like him better than David Sedaris, who I don't like very much.But this book is just cute, nothing more, really.
I just finished 'My Custom Van', Michael Ian Black's book which was very, very funny. Anyone else read it?
I'm pretty certain it's helping me understand why I can only absorb the first five minutes of "Democracy Now!"


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SEAN BEAN plays Koster, a criminal mastermind of a daring bank heist gone awry, who can only acquire his payoff if he can get to a "key" locked away in the battered psyche of a psychiatric patient.
Bean is best known for his villainous roles in "Patriot Games," "Ronin," and "GoldenEye." This year, he has three starring roles in major feature films. In addition to DON'T SAY A WORD, Bean stars in "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring," the first of J.R.R.Tolkien's trilogy, with Sir Ian McKellen, Sir Ian Holm, Cate Blanchett and Liv Tyler. He plays the human, 'Boromir,' a heroic friend of the Hobbits and a believer in the greatness of men. Also due for release is the thriller "Equilibrium," in which Bean stars opposite Christian Bale and Emily Watson as a police officer in charge of supervising the citizens' daily doses of an emotion-controlling drug. Realizing the ramifications, Bean's character 'Partridge,' stops taking his dose and sees society as it really is, leading to tragic results. Bean will follow that with a starring role in the independent film "Tom and Thomas."
His additional screen credits include "The Field", "Stormy Monday", "Anna Karenina", "When Saturday Comes", "Shopping", "Black Beauty" and "Caravaggio." He starred as 'Richard Sharpe' in more than a dozen critically acclaimed television films, including "Sharpe's Waterloo," "Sharpe's Justice," "Sharpe's Revenge" and "Sharpe's Rifles," among many others. He has guest starred on "Vicar of Dibley" and "Inspector Morse."
Bean has performed on stage in the Royal Shakespeare Company's productions of "Romeo & Juliet," "Fair Maid of the West" and "Midsummer Night's Dream," and in a Royal Court Theater production of "Killing the Cat." Born in Sheffield, England, Bean attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts.
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LANGLEY, British Columbia – Trinity Western women's volleyball coach officially unveiled the first three commitments for his 2017 recruiting class, which includes local products Ansah Odoom (Surrey, B.C.) and Avery Heppell (Langley) and Albertan Dora Komlodi (Calgary).
Ansah Odoom (Surrey, B.C.)
The 5-foot-10 outside comes to the Spartans via Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary, where she will graduate from this month, and the Ducks Volleyball Club.
With the Ducks, Odoom led her team to a gold medal at the 2017 provincial championship where she was named tournament MVP. Odoom and the Ducks went on to finish fifth overall at the national tournament. Those results came on the heels of a silver-medal winning performance at the provincial tournament last year and a ninth place finish overall at the Canadian championships.
With Lord Tweedsmuir, she helped her team to fifth-place finishes at the provincial championships in both Grade 11 and 12 and was named a tournament all-star in both years.
"Ansah brings a high level of physicality and athleticism," Hofer said. "She jumps out of the gym, hits a heavy ball, brings great attacking range and all-around ball-control skills. She's an outside hitter who can play both sides of the court. She also brings a lot of competitive fire and we're excited to add her to our team."
In a poll of conducted by Howard Tsumura (Varsity Letters) in December, Odoom tied for fourth amongst the top girls volleyball players in B.C. The poll is comprised of head coaches from B.C.'s U SPORTS and NCAA programs
"I wanted to play for the women's volleyball at TWU because the coaches are amazing and the team is very warm and inviting," Odoom said. "The girls are awesome to play with and I got to know some amazing people that share the same love for the game as I do. On top of all that, I get to go to an amazing school."
Odoom plans to study psychology or communications at TWU.
Avery Heppell (Langley, B.C.)
Avery Heppell, who will graduate from Langley Fundamental this year, becomes the first Heppell to join the women's volleyball team, but does so with a familiar name to TWU, as she follows in the footsteps of her older cousins Tyler and Braden, who both spent time with the Spartans men's volleyball team.
At 6-foot-3, Heppell, who can play both middle and right side, has the height and talent to make a serious impact on the Spartans roster in the not too distant future.
"We're excited to add our first Heppell to our team," Hofer said. "Avery brings a lot of size to the floor. She's tall and physical and for a woman with her height, she has some of the best ball-control that I've seen. She has an incredible work ethic and I'm excited to see how she develops in our gym. She's really versatile and can play a few different positions and I'm looking forward to see how she will impact our program."
With Force Volleyball Club, Heppell earned two provincial gold medals and one silver medal. She also won a silver medal at the 17U national championships.
"I chose to play for Trinity Western because of the amazing school and community that exists," Heppell said. "They also have a great business program and obviously the volleyball program is excellent."
Dora Komlodi (Calgary)
Komlodi, who is a 5-foot-8 setter, will graduate from Holy Trinity Academy in Okotoks, Alta., and her arrival at TWU harkens memories of Spartan alum Kelci French, who was also a setter who came to TWU via Okotoks.
Komlodi enjoyed plenty of success at the club level with the Junior Dino Women's Volleyball Club, winning three consecutive provincial titles, from 2015 to 2017.
Komlodi also helped lead her high school team to its first ever 4A provincial championship appearance in
"We are thrilled and feel really blessed that Dora has chosen TWU," Hofer said. "She is a smooth setter who has great location. She's quick to the ball and is a great defender. She has a great mind for the game and she has the type of work ethic we are looking for in our gym."
Komlodi, who plans to study business, said: "I am choosing to attend TWU because of its outstanding academics, its amazing volleyball program and its unique community. I'm so excited to continue my educational, spiritual and volleyball journeys as a Spartan."


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Canada Post also known as Canada Post Corporation is a crown corporation founded in 1867 with its headquarters in Ontario, Canada. The corporation is Canada's main postal operator serving over 14.8 million addresses by 2011. Other than mail services, Canada Post also offers logistic and freight forwarding services.
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The Corporation offers a number of products and services not only within Canada but also to different places all over the world. Below is a brief description of their products and services.
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Includes sending items such as-:
- Parcels – The Corporation sends parcels within the country, to the United States as well as to international destinations. There are basically three options of sending the parcels. All these categories have different costs and different delivery times. For instance, Priority parcels and Xpressposts will take between one and two days to deliver while the Regular Parcel will take between two and nine days to get to destination. Depending on the category a customer chooses, they may be entitled to extra features such as tracking and delivery confirmation as well as $100 liability coverage.
- Letters and documents – the corporation also undertakes to deliver letters to Canadian, United States as well as International destinations. Each destination has a specific set of requirements for the letters and the postage fees will also vary depending on the destination.
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The Corporation allows its users to receive parcels, bills and letters either at their homes or from the post offices. Under this category, the following services are offered-:
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- Rent a postal Box services – this allows you to have a locked compartment within the post office where you will get all your mails that do not require your signature or too big to fit in the compartment. Only you and the post master will have access to such a box.
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Nate Robinson dribbled between the legs of a 7-foot opponent during an actual NBA D-League game
It seems being short isn't completely a disadvantage on the basketball court. Just ask Nate Robinson.
The 5-foot-9 former Celtics guard — currently playing for the NBA D-League's Delaware 87ers in the hopes of making an NBA comeback — found a creative way to split the double team during a game Saturday.
In what looked like a scene out of Space Jam, Robinson actually dribbled between the legs of the 7-foot-3 Raptors 905 center Edy Tavares.
Haters will say its photoshopped. @nate_robinson pic.twitter.com/RZsCkBQwQP
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It just goes to show: Robinson can both go over and under this opponents.
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Thanks to Oliver Waitze of the New Acoustic Gallery (NAG) in Solingen, Germany, for the NAG's July 2011 newsletter, with news of two coming concerts at the Gallery. The first, by Mando Nuevo with US guest artist Tim Connell, will be on 13 July at 8.00 p.m. The second will be by the Trio Vibracao with the great swing mandolinist Don Stiernberg (USA) on 13 November.
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Pendleton, who won the keirin gold medal on Friday night, has arrived at the Olympics in the form of her life and, roared on by another packed house, recorded a blistering 10.724sec for the flying 200m.
According to UCI records that is a world record but Germany's Miriam Welte did post a time of 10.643sec earlier this year at Colorado Springs, a time recorded at altitude that is not universally recognised.
Pendleton's great rival Anna Meares from Australia was the only other competitor to duck under 11 seconds and the two powerhouses of world sprinting look set to meet in the final the cycling world has been waiting for.
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Notable not in this preview: Travis Laboy, Hawaii. I saw Laboy as a junior, and he impressed me with his edge speed and pass rush ability. But at the same time he struggled as a run stopper, although I did see him having some upside to develop there due to his strength. At that time, I projected him as a very solid outside linebacker in the 3-4, and still think he could make that transition. But he seems set on being a defensive end, and I do see now that it is probably his better position. I would say that Laboy would merit a fourth round selection, but probably has enough upside to push him into the third round.
Pros: Has an explosive first step and plays very disciplined in his pass rush. Has a good motor and gets good leverage against the run.
Cons: Needs more strength and struggles at the point of attack. Doesnít have amazing edge speed.
NFL Forecast: Smith can be an excellent player when he wants to be. Itís not the question that he takes plays off, but he seems to be more intent on his assignments than being the unstoppable force that heís capable of being. In fact, he plays down to his competition at times. There are times when you know he can get five sacks in a game, but he only gets one or two. He's a good athlete, but not the most athletic defensive end prospect you've ever seen and that's why he's not as high on many teams boards as he should be. He's closer to the effort and finesse ends like a Strahan than a monster athlete like a Kearse. He should develop into a fine NFL player that will be a consistent double-digit sack guy. He has the upside to be an elite defensive end mentioned in the same breath as the aforementioned ends, but it remains to be seen if he'll develop that far.
Value: Plays well and has good upside. He merits a definite Top 10 selection, although lack of great athleticism pushes him out the top five.
Pros: Superb athlete with quick first step, and capable into dropping into coverage and covering backs and tight ends. Can make plays in pursuit and has great speed.
Cons: Struggles at the point of attack and doesn't do a good job shedding blockers. Doesn't have a lot of pass rush moves, and unless he beats you with his first step he won't beat you at all. Is still getting used to being his current size.
NFL Forecast: He is a raw pass rusher that has great athleticism. As he develops he could be a top defensive end on the next level, but he's got to refine his technique and skills. He'd be a better fit as a rush end on the right side, but he'll probably play on the left side because of his size and the potential matchup problems with right ends. He likely won't ever be a great run stopper, but as he uses his size better to get more leverage he'll be competent in that area. He's the closest thing to Julius Peppers in terms of athletics, but not close to Peppers in terms of pass rush ability yet. His weight is a concern, it's fluctuated so much over recent years, so he might get off to a slow start in the pros, as he searches for his ideal playing weight. At this point, it looks like it could be anywhere between 270 and 285 pounds.
NFL Comparison: Hugh Douglas, Jaguars.
Value: First Round. He's definitely an upside pick. Who wouldn't love to have this type of athlete on their roster?
Pros: Has quick first step and good edge speed. Uses size and mass well to get leverage against the run. Capable of anchoring at the point of attack. Has good strength and a good motor. Capable of playing inside on passing downs. He can also make plays against the run in pursuit.
Cons: Doesn't have explosive edge speed or burst to the football. Doesn't play as strong as his size indicates and doesn't do a good job getting off blocks. Will sometimes play too high.
NFL Forecast: He could definitely be a dual player, that plays end on first and second downs and then tackle on third downs. He won't ever be a great pass rusher, but should be a decent complementary player. Some teams will look at his speed, and immediately move him permanently inside. And he could be a good fit there as a one-gap tackle. But he won't be great there since he's too tall and will struggle to get leverage versus the run on the inside. His best assets are his size and his versatility to play both end and tackle on the next level.
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Value: A Top 25 prospect that needs a bit more polish and consistency, but his size and versatility are big plusses.
Pros: Has quick first step and edge speed. Has good frame to put on more weight and already has pretty good strength. Shows some ability to play in coverage. Has good motor and can make plays in pursuit.
Cons: Lacks size and is a liability at the point of attack. Doesn't have a wealth of pass rushing moves yet. Has been an underachiever.
NFL Forecast: There is something about McCray that just gives me this feeling he's going to be a stud on the next level, despite not being the most consistent guy on the college level. He needs to get bigger, but he's already good enough that he can be an every-down end in the NFL. He's not the quickest end I've seen in recent years, but I think he is going to be a solid pass rusher at the next level. Unlike others he plays a lot more disciplined. He's not going to be an outside linebacker despite his speed and marginal abilities in coverage. That would be wasting his talent. I'm not sure if he'll be a double-digit sack guy consistently at end, but he'll be a capable starter on the right side. Will probably have success somewhere between that of former Gators Jevon Kearse and Alex Brown.<
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Value: I want to put him in round two, but there are definite concerns with him, so he drops to the next round.
Pros: Has good drive and leg base to push the pocket. Shows ability to get leverage versus the run and can handle himself at the point of attack. Shows great motor and has the speed and range to make plays in pursuit.
Cons: Doesn't wow you with his edge speed. Could get stronger.
NFL Forecast: He looks like a quality left end in a 4-3 scheme, but needs work on his pass rush abilities. Basically he gets by more off his motor than anything else. Will be a quality player on the next level, but may never be a guy that posts big numbers. Sometimes you watch him and you see him as a real impact player that could be a double-digit sack guy on the next level. But other times, he looks like an overachiever that won't be as successful in the pros as he was in college. At the least, however, I suspect he'll make a good left end that could be a consistent 6-8 sack guy, and every now and then can get 10-12 sacks in a season.
NFL Comparison:
Value: He's a capable run stopper and quality pass rusher, which combine to make him a solid third round selection.
Pros: Has good size and plays the run well. Has good strength and gets good leverage versus the run. Has a quick first step and does a good job getting upfield.
Cons: Struggles at the point of attack and lacks the ability to anchor versus the run. Doesnít have great edge speed.
NFL Forecast: Scott is a bit of a tweener. He plays both end and tackle for the Buckeyes, and will do the same in the NFL. He has the size you like in a one-gap tackle, but heís not good enough at the point of attack versus the run to hold up full-time in the middle. He doesnít have great edge speed, but has enough to play left end on the next level and will be a productive end. He wonít ever be the type that racks up double-digit sacks but should be a quality and productive pass rusher. A good all-around player that plays hard and works hard, and gets good results. Teams will just have to find the position that works best for him in their defense, but it's more likely to be end than tackle.
NFL Comparison: Vonnie Holliday, Chiefs.
Value: He's a tweener which drops him to the top of the fourth round although he has enough ability to merit a third round selection.
Pros: Has good edge speed and first step on the outside. Has excellent pass rushing instincts. Has a good frame for supporting more weight. Has excellent motor and never quits.
Cons: Lacks strength and ability versus the run. Doesn't get leverage and struggles at the point of attack. Sometimes too intent on gaining penetration and will run right by a play.
NFL Forecast: I think he's better right now than his brother Aaron (now with Bills) was coming out of school, at least in terms of pass-rushing instincts. The bottom line is that Schobel knows how to get after the quarterback. He's less than desirable as a run stopper. He might have a future at linebacker in the 3-4 system. He's going to need to get bigger in order to be an every-down NFL player, but right now he could immediately enter the league and be an effective situational pass rusher. I think he's going to get bigger and improve vs. the run, if he applies the same drive he displays on the football field in the classroom and weight room.
NFL Comparison: Aaron Schobel, Bills.
Value: Fourth round. If a team is looking for a situational guy in the short-term, but a long-term starter, then he'd merit a possible third round selection.
Pros: Has good upfield quickness and a variety of pass rush moves. He's disciplined with pass rush ability and knows where the football is. Has the speed to make plays versus the run in pursuit.
Cons: Lacks the size and strength to be a major factor in the run game. Can get engulfed by bigger linemen.
NFL Forecast: Torbor looks like he'll convert well to being an outside linebacker on the next level. He could play defensive end on the next level, but he's going to need to bulk up some more and play in the 265-270 range so that he can make sure he can play every down. At end right now, he's most likely only going to be a situational guy although with added bulk and strength he could be a starting end.
Value: Fourth round. Worth that for a team looking to move him to linebacker, but a fifth rounder as an end.
Pros: Has good speed and a quick first step upfield. Has long arms and has ability to shield blockers off his body in the run game. Good in pursuit and has a good motor. A solid athlete.
Cons: Lacks great strength and doesn't play well at the point of attack. Will tend to penetrate rather than anchoring versus the run. Doesn't do much if he can't beat the lineman with his first move.
NFL Forecast: He has good pass rush potential, but did not have as good a senior year as expected. Has raw potential to be a good rush end. Has the frame to get bigger so that he can improve against the run. He was tabbed as a potential late first rounder, and the potential to develop into that type of player is there, but he's not there yet. He's too raw. He's the type of player you would want to pick as a developmental guy, but if you needed him to contribute right away, you should shy away.
NFL Comparison:
Value: Has potential, but still a bit of project. Worth a fourth rounder.
Pros: Has a great first step and is a good edge pass rusher. Shows some strength and can make plays against the run in pursuit.
Cons: Needs to bulk up and add more strength. Gets engulfed by blockers and struggles at the point of attack. Plays high.
NFL Forecast: He needs to bulk up to around 265. Should develop into a top pass rusher on the next level. His instincts in that area are among the best in the class. With added strength should become effective vs. the run, but will never be a good run stopper. I see him being a top situational pass rusher, but unless he adds more weight he won't be a starter. Had the chance to put on some muscle at the end of the season, but did not, so you wonder if he ever will.
Value: A good situational guy with upside to become a starter eventually, so he's worth a fourth round pick.
Pros: Has great first step and explosion upfield. Has good speed and can make plays in pursuit. Has a good motor.
Cons: Lacks size and strength. Strictly an edge rusher that prefers to run around guy rather than using a variety of pass rush moves. Can't hold up against the run.
NFL Forecast: Unless Phillips adds more weight, his future is strictly at outside linebacker at the next level. He has great foundation to be a top pass rusher, but unless he gets bigger he'll never be more than a situational guy. Is going to stick at the next level, but it's questionable if he'll ever be a starter.
Value: Quickness almost merits a first day selection, but too limited to go that high.
Pros: Has a quick first step and shows good ability to get leverage versus the run. Has a good motor.
Cons: Doesnít do a good job getting off blocks, and lacks great edge speed.
NFL Forecast: Heís a good pass rusher, but not a stud. He will be an effective starter at the NFL level because he works hard and is gifted with good physical talent, albeit not great. Plays the run fairly well. Could be a good left end and has the frame to add more weight. He probably won't be a consistent double-digit sack guy but could make a good complimentary pass rusher that can rack up 6-8 sacks on a consistent basis per season.
NFL Comparison: Brady Smith, Falcons.
Value: A decent left end prospect that will be good, but not great.
Pros: Has quick first step and can get around the edge. Has good long speed and can make plays in pursuit. Has a good motor.
Cons: Lacks size to play on line and is a liability at the point of attack. Will get engulfed by blockers
NFL Forecast: He'll make a good rush linebacker in the 3-4 defense, but is too small to play on the line in the 4-3. He could add some weight since he does have the frame to support it, but he'll never be more than a situational guy on the line. He'll need some time to develop as a linebacker, but could become a quality starter there.
NFL Comparison:
Value: Fifth round. A good upside selection for a 3-4 team. As an end, he'd be worth only a seventh round pick.
Pros: Has nice edge speed and burst up the field. Has good speed and can make plays in pursuit.
Cons: Doesn't have a variety of moves and lacks control as a pass rusher. Lacks strength and is a liability versus the run.
NFL Forecast: Dorsey will get looks because he has nice edge speed, but at the very best he'd have to be a situational pass rusher on the next level. Doesn't have a great frame for getting bigger. He could stick in the NFL, but he's not anymore special than the dozen of players of his ilk that enter the league each year.
NFL Comparison:
Value: Doesn't distinguish himself from the other undersized end prospects, but is a good enough athlete to land in the late seventh round.
Pros: Has good edge speed and ability to make plays in pursuit. Good athleticism and strength. Shows a willingness and ability to drop into coverage.
Cons: Is not very strong at the point of attack versus the run. And a bit uncontrolled as a pass rusher as he is more intent on penetration than locating the ball.
NFL Forecast: He's a player that if he was 25 pounds lighter, I would say would make an excellent 3-4 outside linebacker. But alas, he is not and will have to stick at end. Looks like heís a good backup left end due to size. He needs to improve in run defense and needs to play more under control if he wants to stick on the next level. His size and athleticism should be able to keep him in the league however as a rotational backup that can come in on passing downs. If he learns to get leverage better, he might develop into a decent starter.
NFL Comparison:
Value: Lacks polish, but has good athleticism and upside.
Pros: Has good edge speed, explosion, and a good motor. Shows some ability to make plays versus the run in pursuit. Has good toughness and strength for his size.
Cons: Lacks strength and size and struggles at the point of attack in the run game. Is not a dominating pass rusher that needs to beat you with his first move in order to get at the quarterback.
NFL Forecast: He is a good blue-collar pass rusher that works hard, but is not gifted with great athletic talent or ability. His lack of size hurts him, but he might be able to have a future as an outside linebacker in the 3-4 scheme. He needs more work to stick there, but he has better upside there than on the line. As an end, at best he can hope for is to be a situational pass rusher. If he could bulk up some more, and add 15-20 pounds he could be a decent left end.
NFL Comparison: Will Overstreet, Falcons.
Value: Has some talent, but too much of a tweener to go any higher.
Pros: Has a quick first step to get good push on the pocket. Can get leverage in the run game.
Cons: Lacks great edge speed. Can get engulfed at the point of attack and does a poor job shedding blockers.
NFL Forecast: He'll be a rotational type player at the next level if he sticks. He's not a great pass rusher, but he's better there than against the run. He has some upside, but right now he's nothing special as a player. He was a situational player at Michigan, so it's doubtful he'll be a starter in the NFL.
NFL Comparison:
Value: Undrafted. Has some talent to bring into camp, but a longshot to really stick.
Pros: He has a good motor and is willing to drop into coverage. Plays controlled and disciplined and keys on the football. Will make plays versus the run in pursuit.
Cons: Lacks edge speed and burst upfield. Doesn't do a good job getting penetration. Doesn't play well at the point of attack and can get blown off the ball.
NFL Forecast: Lee is not going to be a top pass rusher at the next level. In fact, it would be a testament to the talent around him and his coaches if he racked up 5 sacks in the NFL in a season as a starter. He's an adequate pass rusher, but an effort guy. He looks to me like he'd make a solid rotational player that can spell starters for a few snaps. His problem is he is lacking both as a pass rusher and run stopper which will make it a really tough road ahead for him trying to make an NFL roster. But he plays hard on the field and I think he maybe able to impress a team enough to stick as a backup.
NFL Comparison:
Value: Undrafted. There are much more talented prospects available, but he is worth a look.
Pros: Has decent edge speed and has a good motor for the pass rush. Has good strength and is capable at the point of attack.
Cons: Plays high and its questionable if he'll be able to get leverage versus the run on the next level. Doesn't have great pass rush ability.
NFL Forecast: He looks like a classic overachiever, that works hard and is able. At best, he might be a nice rotational player that can play on run downs. Has good size, but offers very little upside and ability as a pass rusher. Projects well to the left side, but he's only a two-down player at best.
Value: His size and ability versus the run are good, but too lacking as a pass rusher to get drafted.
Pros: Has a good first step and can get upfield. Has good speed and motor to chase runners sideline to sideline.
Cons: Shows poor recognition and will allow runners to go right by him. Is poor at the point of attack since he lacks size, bulk, and strength to be effective in the run game.
NFL Forecast: He might be able to convert to outside linebacker in the NFL if he does not bulk up, but would be a project at that position. At best, looks like he could be a decent situational guy, but not a great pass rusher. He'll really need to bulk up and get better at stopping the run if he wants to have an NFL future at end.
Value: Too raw and limited at this point to get drafted.
Pros: Has nice edge speed and motor. Good quickness and is an effective edge pass rusher. Shows the ability to shed blockers and can make plays in pursuit.
Cons: Doesn't get good leverage vs. the run and struggles at the point of attack. Could use some more weight to gain more strength.
NFL Forecast: He doesn't sport a great frame for adding a lot of bulk. If he put on more weight, he could be a decent left end in the 4-3 system. Not a dynamic pass rusher but able to put pressure on the quarterback. Has some talent and skills worth developing. His quickness and motor should be able to land him on an NFL roster or practice squad early in his career.
Value: Capable pass rusher with limited upside. Just not good enough to get drafted.
Pros: Gets good burst upfield. Has a good motor.
Cons: Not a pure speedy edge pass rusher. Lacks size and strength and will get engulfed at the point of attack.
NFL Forecast: Despite his lack of size, Jones is not one of those guys that has great edge speed. He probably would be a good fit as a left end if he was 15-20 pounds bigger, but he doesn't have the frame to really support that extra weight. Despite not having explosive edge speed, he's still a good pass rusher, and I think he has a shot at making it in the NFL. But he definitely needs to put on some weight so that the plays the run better
NFL Comparison:
Value: Undrafted. Too small as of now to be an impact player.
Pros: Has good strength and can makes plays versus the run in pursuit. Has nice speed and a good motor. Is pretty decent at the point of attack because he can keep his pads low and get some leverage.
Cons: Lacks edge speed and a quick first step. Lacks the frame to put on more weight.
NFL Forecast: Smith could get some looks but will only have a chance to make an NFL roster because teams like his motor. He would probably be much better if he played a little lighter which would add some more quickness to his game. Plays more like a short, undersized defensive tackle. He'd probably have a shot at being a decent rotational backup at that position if he weighed close to 290 pounds. If anything, teams might look at him as a backup left end that can spell a starter for a few snaps per game.
Value: Undrafted guy that works and plays hard, but is too limited to go to the NFL.


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I'm fascinated by old houses. There are a few abandoned places I drive by regularly -- and a few that I thought were abandoned until I saw smoke coming out of the chimney on a snowy day.
This place definitely doesn't have residents, even though I saw a light in the windows on the way home one night. It has to have been the setting sun reflecting against the glass. People don't live in places with caved in roofs....do they?
We've been driving past this place since we bought our old farm house ten years ago. When we first saw it, the roof had collapsed a bit.
And this is what was left of the house's front side a couple of years later, with the entire roof and most of the front wall gone. That's the same tree in the center of both pictures.
Same angle and tree a few days ago... The blackberries make it hard to see what's left, but the poor house is steadily crumbling.
One of these days I'm afraid I'll come around the curve and it will be gone. The land around it is still used for farming and the barn in back is in great condition. But the house is slowly rotting. I'd love to know what its story is. Hubby asked once if I thought there was still furniture in there...
I'd love to get a look through that downstairs window, which wasn't visible until they cleared away the berries last week. But I'm trying to be respectful of the "no trespassing" signs.


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Anybody else up for "seat-sniffing/cleaning"???
I fall in love with Susie every time I see her. That sweet smile wins me, as well as that cute body. Makes me wonder where a cup of coffee with her might lead.....:)
Susie has a beautifully sculpted body.
Here in the UK I couldn't sign in at all last night. Everything is fine with today's galleries, but I also view historical favorites every day. Why are the slideshows so slow on the older sets? Tried to view a set from 2010 but each image takes over a minute to load. I've always found tech support excellent in the past, so I'm sure the glitches will be sorted.
I wonder if the older sets are hosted on a different server. It makes sense, because you figure that most of the site's traffic in any given day is viewing the most recent updates, but when I'm trying to click through a set from, say, 2005 or 2006, it's very slow.
Hi to all members, sorry for the late response, I am on vacation up a mountain with no internet! Please rest assured the technical guys are working tirelessly to fix this weekend's issues, and our customer care team will be following up while I'm away. Thanks for your patience. (sorry I am posting essentially the same response to all such comments, got to grab this pesky signal while I have it. All hands are on deck to sort this out).
Have I been cancelled ?? Unable to download zip !!
I had a feeling Suzie was naked under that pretty chemise. Glad we got some mouthwatering proof of that before it came off. Hooray! :)
Beautiful smile and a beautiful ass, my favorite combo.....
Susie really brought the sizzle and the smoulder today and melded it perfectly with her customary sweet and cute.
However as has been noted by others the servers are absurdly slow tonight and I had to enjoy this set solely from the thumbnails because the images are taking so long to load once I click on a thumbnail.
A second or two load time shouldn't happen but can be given a pass. Ten seconds is unacceptable and thirty seconds or a "timed out error" and white screen are completely ridiculous.
We are well beyond "unacceptable" territory. I was annoyed last night, have gone to sleep since, and have woken up to the problem still not being fixed. I appreciate that they're "working on it" but after they do, they should work on figuring out what caused it, and make sure THAT doesn't happen again.
Apologies for the issues today, the tech wizards are working on it!
Susie is The Cream in My Coffee!!! She's My Cup of Tea! If She Delivered That Cuppa Joe...........She'd Never get Out of Bed!!! Love The Girl and The Set! You Rock Susie Q!!
The cup is a bit absurd but the pussy and the woman are fabulous.
I wonder if Susie is a Seinfield fan.Iam a fan of Susie.I do love her pussy but more than that I love her impish smile and her contagious personality.Susie is a character with a fabulous pussy,Susie is a doll and I love her work with Mr Karl Sirmi.10 to both.