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Friends: this is only an arbitrary calendar, but still, it's a nice mental paradigm to start counting again from day one. Don't forget to write the correct year when you write your next check! (That is, if you still write checks.)
Speaking of checks, and balances, I don't have a crystal ball, so at the time of writing this I don't yet know if by the time of publication we'll have gone over the "fiscal cliff," or if our politicians will have managed to cobble some sort of compromise. Whatever it was and whatever happens, it's going to be big news, but I don't want to speculate right now — I just want to wish a good and prosperous year to all.
And with those caveats — Happy New Year! Today is the day when people customarily talk about their resolutions for the next 365 days. We proclaim things like "I'll never drink again" or "I'm going to lose all the weight I put on during the holidays" or "I swear an oath to file my taxes by February."
Focus or balance or both?
A couple of years ago, J.D. recommended making a single resolution for the year, and he explained how he had successfully dedicated 2010 to the pursuit of fitness.
I believe in the power of focus too, but I'll have to say, my life is a struggle on all fronts, and I can't stick to a single resolution for the year. Health, wealth, relationships, work — everything is connected and everything affects us in one way or another.
I might go broke in the process of getting fit, I might lose my health in the process of making money, I might neglect my family while striving to become a rich athlete– none of which is a desirable outcome in my book. Life is not a zero-sum game though, and positives also build off each other: being fitter lets us work better, having secure finances is a huge stress relief for any family, and having a good home life is excellent for your health. So, like in most things, focus is essential, but it needs to be modulated with balance.
A flexible focus tool
For me, the best way to keep focus but remain flexible is the legendary "Getting Things Done" (GTD). It's a beast of a system, and long to explain, but you can read J.D.'s review from six years ago and see what you think of it. As you can see, there are whole websites devoted to this methodology, so if you need a support system to stick with the program you'll be able to find it. Some of the links at the end of that article have changed (I checked) but there's nothing on the web that Google can't find for you. Seek and you shall find.
GTD has been great for me because it's like having a map and a compass; it shows me where I am and where I need to go. This is very important for me because I have a measure of ADHD that gets in the way of accomplishment. I tend to get caught up with what is in front of me and forget everything else. Before I started to use this system, it was extremely hard for me to keep track of things.
For example, I'd start working on something and immediately I'd begin to worry about other things I had to do. Then, I'd start doing what I had remembered and forget what I had been doing. Then I'd remember something else. Then the workday would end without results.
Nowadays, I have a single repository for all the things I must recall. So, if my mind is interrupted by something, I simply put it into the GTD inbox with the confidence it will be processed, which lets me continue with my appointed task. No more lists of things to do crumpled in my pockets, no more list-filled notepads buried under the couch, no more forgotten calendars, and no more meaningless electronic files cluttering my hard drives.
Yes, I still get very distracted, or very focused, and my brain goes off chasing after shiny things, but once I come back, all I need to do is look at my chart and compass and I remember my destination. Every day, whenever I remember I have things to do, I check my map and compass.
Ongoing goals vs. calendared resolutions
I don't want to ruin the party or dampen your enthusiasm, but I'll confess I'm not much of a resolution maker for the new calendar. Why not? GTD wires me in a different way — I get to formulate goals year-round and track my progress and shifting priorities every week. OK, sometimes I'll skip a week, but I can always get back to my map and compass and resume course.
Still, the new year has some additional symbolic associations, and it's as good a counting method as it gets. A lot of things get counted in the calendar year, particularly, personal income and taxes. So this is probably a good time for financial resolutions. Joining others in this ritual can be a positive stimulus, increasing your enthusiasm and surrounding you with allies in your quest. This can be very helpful to motivate the elephant… The what, you say?
The "Switch" approach
In 2012 I was lucky to read "Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Difficult." It's a great book, and while it's been discussed here, I haven't read a full review of it on GRS.
To summarize, "Switch" provides a useful metaphor for the human mind as it moves toward a goal: a rider sitting atop an elephant walking on a path. The rider is the rational mind, which is tiny by comparison. The elephant is the unconscious, which provides the main power. The path is the world in which rider and elephant must manage to travel. Authors Chip and Dan Heath provide three powerful prescriptions for change, which can be used individually or combined:
- Direct the rider. This is about providing simple clear directions to follow to achieve our goals. One example they give simplifies weight reduction to "drink 1% milk." It's simple and crystal clear and there is no way to rationalize your way out of it. (The book explains how this strategy produced significant weight loss across a whole population.)
- Motivate the elephant. This means engaging your emotions in the change process. Without emotion, we lack the power to move along the path of change. With the right emotion, you can change a whole nation.
- Shape the path. That means making environmental changes to induce change in the direction that we wish to take. (One example they show is how people will eat more popcorn when they are given bigger containers, even if the popcorn is disgusting).
"Switch" provides an excellent methodology to produce change at the personal level, in organizations and even at the cultural or national level; the authors provide many examples of this.
One of the things I like is that the methodology is compatible with my GTD, especially when it comes to directing the rider or shaping the path. GTD helps me break down large change into small milestones that direct the rider, and it helps me track environmental changes that shape the path. It also lets me track progress toward my goals, both at the micro and macro levels.
What's your approach and what are your goals for the year?
While I'm not much of a resolution guy, I do have some large personal goals right now.
One is to get my health in the best possible condition. I have some sports injuries that need mending and I've been neglecting (this is bad, as this negatively "shapes the path" and it turns me into a couch potato). Going to the doctor requires motivating the elephant.
The second is to implement some professional changes that I've been planning. More details at another time when there's more space to write about them. But this is a large project that requires acting on a series of GTD actionable items while I keep track with my map and compass.
The third one is to make more money! I have been working on that for a while, and it's a constant struggle, but it's my primary personal finance focus at the moment. Now I realize I haven't set up definitive goals for this, but I should probably do it soon so I can better "direct the rider."
Do you have goals for the year, or do you do this year-round? Do you have specific goals you could post here? What about a methodology you'd like to share with your fellow readers?
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The process used to develop financial forecasts should include, where appropriate, the regular comparison of the financial forecasts with attained results. Comparison of prospective financial results with actual results for the prospective period and for prior periods for which financial forecasts were prepared provides an historical measure of success in developing financial forecasts.
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PEORIA, Ariz. (April 16, 2009) – The Peoria City
Council is expected at next Tuesday's meeting to take an administrative step to
overcome an impasse in negotiations with its police officer's labor union.
A resolution "declaring an emergency due to a
fiscal crisis" is on the agenda for action. The resolution is an administrative
provision in the agreements with Peoria's public safety labor unions that allows
the City Council to make final determinations when collective bargaining fails
during times of financial stress.
"Unfortunately we could not reach agreement on
the subject of pay raises. Though we've been clear with our employees about the
financial constraints, the police union is still insisting on regular 5% step
increases for their officers, so we're asking the City Council to make this
declaration," City Manager Carl Swenson said. "It's a tool available to us under
our labor agreements, and in light of the budget realities we're facing, we need
to use it."
In the midst of unprecedented spending cuts
forced by a drastic drop in revenues, the city enacted a pay freeze for managers
in January, and for all other employees starting July 1, pending City Council
approval of the proposed Fiscal Year 2010 budget.
A zero-pay-raise agreement has been tentatively
negotiated with employees who are represented by the American Federation of
State, County and Municipal Employees; similar negotiations with Peoria's fire
fighters union are ongoing.
The Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) between
the city and its employee labor unions provide that, in the event of a fiscal
crisis declared by the City Council, the city may re-open the MOUs to achieve
cost savings.
Despite the dire wording necessary in the
administrative action, the city does not expect any damaging effect to Peoria's
credit rating.
"The financial agencies who determine our bond
ratings have been positive about our financial policies and our recent budget
reductions," according to Brent Mattingly, the city's chief financial officer.
"They have indicated that this action will be seen as another proactive step to
control spending, which is what financially responsible organizations are
expected to do."
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I have .AVI files stored on the default share on MBL.
When i go to the Dashboard, settings, media, I see Twonky service is enabled.
When i go to Twonky Status, it shows i have Music files, photos files, but no "Videos".
I have tried Rescan. I have confirmed share has enabled "ALL" types of files. I have updated firmware.
The .AVI files were created on a sony camera in H264 and can play on every device i have every tried. The exact spec is; MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (AVC) standard codec.
When i add .MOV files i noticed they are picked up on the Twonky "status" page but not the .AVI files.
I don't want to transcode the .AVI movie files as i have too many. The reason i got MBL is becasue it supports .AVI files.
I also noticed the manual shows the version on Twonky is Ver 6.0-RC5, however when i checked my MBL i only have Version 5.1.9. How do i get the version displayed in the manual.
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>>> also noticed the manual shows the version on Twonky is Ver 6.0-RC5, however when i checked my MBL i only have Version 5.1.9. How do i get the version displayed in the manual.
You dont. It's 5.1.9.
The Screen-Shot is just an example.
Make sure on the SHARE SETTING inside the MBL Dashboard, you have ALL MEDIA types shared, not just music / photos.
As mentioned in my original post, i have set share to "all".
Need another suggestion please.
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The University has responded to Governor Jerry Brown's declaration of a drought state of emergency in California with a goal to reduce the campus' potable water use by 20 percent. We have committed to reduce landscaping watering by 20 percent. Most of campus (over 85 percent) is already irrigated with recycled water, and we are expanding use of recycled water whenever possible.
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"SCU Unplugged" kicks off the Energy Challenge
On Wednesday, January 30th, the Office of Sustainability and KSCU partnered up to kick off the 4th annual Residence Energy Challenge with SCU Unplugged, a late night acoustic musical show in The Bronco.
With stellar performances from The Vanities and The JurassiC, and amazing a cappella from Supertonic!, SCU Unplugged put the 2013 Energy Challenge off to a great start. All attendees were eligible to enter a free Toms gift card raffle as a small preview of this year's Energy Challenge prizes, and all on-campus residents who attended got a head start in helping to earn Energy Challenge enthusiasm points for their building.
The actual competition for the 2013 Energy Challenge starts February 1st, and runs until the end of the month. The residence hall that conserves the most energy during the month of February compared to a historical average will be crowned the "Energy Champion" and will receive 30 pairs of Toms shoes, three pairs of Toms designer sunglasses, and ten 50 percent off Toms sunglasses gift cards, which will be distributed among residents by the winning building's Residence Life staff. The winning RLC will also get an ice cream party to celebrate at the end of winter quarter.
An ice cream party and prizes will also go to the "most enthusiastic" building, including Zipcar and more Toms gift certificates, which will again be distributed among residents by their Residence Life staff.
Residents can help earn enthusiasm points for their building by going to Energy Challenge-related events on-campus and in their RLC, and by posting on the Sustainability at SCU Facebook page, mentioning @sustainablescu on Twitter, and by tagging #sustainablescu in their Instagram photos to show off their conservation efforts.
The next major opportunity to earn enthusiasm points will be the campus-wide, voluntary Zero-Power Hour on Monday, February 11, 9-10 pm. Co-sponsored by RLCA, the Housing Office, and the Office of Sustainability, residents will be encouraged to turn off as many lights as possible and unplug all appliances and electronics for just one hour both to help their building save energy and to earn enthusiasm points for the challenge.
RLCA representatives, Community Facilitators, and Community Council members will be working together to put on a fun, zero-power event in each RLC during that time period for residents to attend.
The Office of Sustainability looks forward to yet another great competition, so remember to power down, shut off, and unplug throughout this month!
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STOP THE WAR AGAINST YOUTH OF COLORApril 9, 2012 // 0 Comments
On April 10, a Florida grand jury is scheduled to "consider" whether to arrest the racist vigilante who lynched by bullet African American youth Trayvon Martin on February 26.
In Milwaukee on a broad array of activists and communities are UNITING AS ONE to tell the grand jury that we demand the arrest of George Zimmerman and hold the police responsible for him walking the streets free.
In Milwaukee APRIL 10, there will be a rally at 4 p.m. at the Dr. King memorial statue at Dr. King Drive and (and Brown Street). The rally will be followed by a march to the police administration building at 749 E. State Street to demand justice for the victims of the Milwaukee Police Department.
Civil rights hero Ms. Vel Philips is confirmed to speak at the rally.
* Justice for Derek Williams and all victims of police brutality;
* Stop the MPD's racist 'Stop & Frisk' policy; Community Controlled Police Review Board;
* Jobs not jails: a massive jobs program for youth, not jails, police repression and vigilante terror – Stop deportations of Arabs, Muslims, undocumented workers and students;
* No more cuts in education; end school closings and teacher/faculty layoffs; stop tuition hikes;
Endorsers for the Milwaukee APRIL 10 actions (List in formation): Africans on the Move; Brian Verdin, Community Activist; Gilbert Johnson, President AFSCME Local 82*; International Action Center; Latin American Solidarity Committee; Nation of Islam, Muhammad Mosque No. 3 Milwaukee; Milwaukee Brotherhood of Firefighters; National Black United Front; Occupy Fondulac; Occupy The Hood MKE; Occupy Milwaukee; Peace Action Wisconsin; SDS UW-Milwaukee; Voces de la Frontera; WI Bail Out The People Movement.
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Game of Thrones has always been packed to the brim with characters and settings, but perhaps no episode has exemplified this more than "The Night Lands." It ignores some major protagonists and jumps to an impressive number of less-familiar locations without as much explanatory dialogue as the previous episode, and I imagine casual fans could be completely disoriented. Of course, Game of Thrones isn't really a show written for casual fans, and the sprawling nature of the story is a big part of what makes it so appealing to those who really immerse themselves. There are violent characters and subtle characters, creepily atmospheric scenes and wryly funny scenes, all of them woven together in a dark, bloody tapestry. "The Night Lands" isn't the most thematically cohesive episode, and it is uneven in parts, but the show still has its trademark irresistible characters and dialogue, and it introduces some promising new aspects of the show. Season 2 is off to a good start.
As in most of the best episodes, Tyrion gets a lot to do. He sits on the council when the Lannisters learn of the North's declaration of independence. He verbally jousts with Varys (whom he accuses of threatening him over Shae, whose presence goes against Lord Tywin's orders). He also exiles the greedy commander of the City Watch, Janos Slynt, to join the Night's Watch, and puts his own greedy mercenary Bronn in command. Then he deals with Cersei's anger over the decision and over his very presence. This all provides a venue for Peter Dinklage's considerable comedic talents, and the fine actors around him, but more importantly it's a nice, familiar center for the episode, when so much of the rest is with newer characters in unfamiliar settings, and most of the Starks are absent.
Another fan favorite who we see this episode is Arya, and although her storyline is slimmer it's also quite enjoyable. When men of the City Watch arrive at the Night's Watch camp, she tells Gendry they're looking for her, only to discover they're actually looking for him. Her slip leads to the revelation that she's actually Arya Stark, which results in some lighthearted mockery by Gendry. The trusting, playful dynamic between those two seems like it should provide something of an emotional core as well as comic relief, and the hapless bully Hot Pie (who thinks two men in armor makes a battle) provides some laughs as well. Then there are the three men chained in the cart, the mysterious Jaqen H'ghar and the brutish Rorge and Biter, whose roles aren't quite yet clear, but who certainly aren't there for comic relief. It's a diverse crew heading for the Wall, and their little squabbles are, as I was hoping, already providing a nice contrast with the grand scheming of the high lords.
Not that that scheming is absent. Theon attempts some of his own as he brings Robb Stark's offer of an alliance to his father Balon Greyjoy, though things go awry right from the start. First, Theon's lechery hits the wrong target immediately, when he fondles the woman he thinks is only a servant taking him to the castle on horseback. She turns out, unfortunately, to be his sister Yara, whom he hasn't seen in years (she is called Asha in the books, a much better name in my opinion). Yara's teasing and manipulation of her brother are reduced from my recollection of the novel, which makes the scene play slightly less funny and more creepy, but Yara's smirk when he finds out her identity is priceless. More pertinently to the plot, Theon's father also doesn't show much respect for him, and after criticizing his "womanly" nobleman's garb and accessories paid for with mere money (rather than pillage), immediately rejects the possibility of an alliance with the Starks. He'd prefer to carve out his own kingdom, with Yara leading his forces, and not against the Lannisters… The casting in the Greyjoy plot thread so far seems excellent, and Theon should become a much more interesting character as a fish out of water within his own brutal family than he was as a Stark lackey.
The other major new plotline in season 2 is in Stannis Baratheon's court. His loyal knight, the former smuggler Davos Seaworth, recruits the pirate Salladhor Saan and his fleet to aid Stannis in attacking the Lannisters. Salladhor's genial, flamboyant mercenary personality is a welcome addition to the mostly grim proceedings surrounding Stannis, and I hope he recurs often. We also see Davos, who is all about loyalty and practicality, and his son Matthos, who is a fervent convert to the new Red God, clash over their beliefs despite their obvious love for each other. Davos might fill the "family man" role vacated by Ned Stark, and this is probably good, as Stannis definitely isn't a family man. He wants to win even more than he wants to be honorable, and the red priestess Melisandre seems to seduce him with her power. And her rack. That helps. In any case, we see this affair begin which was only subtext in the book, and it will be interesting to see how prominently the relationship plays out, and whether Stannis's family will play much of a role.
Daenerys has a smaller role in "The Night Lands," although it is poignant. The horse of Rakharo, the rider who wielded a whip in Dany's service and had developed a rapport with Ser Jorah, returns with a head in a bag. We don't actually see the face, but Jorah's reaction indicates that it is Rakharo, and Irri mourns his death and lack of a proper burning. The character does not die in the novel, and Dany seems primed to avenge his death, so it is possible that this plotline will head in an entirely new direction. I will be disappointed if Rakharo is actually dead, though, as he was one of the few Dothraki characters with any development, and Dany's khalasar would seem rather faceless without him.
The final plot thread in this episode is that of the Night's Watch in the camp of the wildling Craster and his daughter-wives. Sam takes pity on a pregnant girl named Gilly (and perhaps likes that she thinks he is brave for telling off the dire wolf Ghost); Craster's male children meet with some mysterious fate, and he wants to help her escape with her unborn child. Jon reproaches Sam for the impracticability of the plan, but at the end of the episode he witnesses the disturbing sight of a baby being taken by what looks like a White Walker, before Craster appears and strikes him. After Mormont already upbraided Jon for getting on Craster's bad side, this can lead to no good.
"The Night Lands" won't stand as one of the series' very best. It has few setpiece events or major twists. But it is filled with cracking dialogue and interesting moments, and builds on the last episode to put season 2 on the right trajectory. The stage is being set, and it looks like we'll have some big revelations and confrontations in short order. In the mean time, I'm happy with episodes like this, that move things forward competently while building an engaging, entertaining world to live in for an hour.
Rating: 4.5/5 daggers to the groin
Random thoughts and quotations:
– Dolorous Edd Watch: Our favorite dourly funny Night's Watchman gets some good dialogue tonight. "If the gods wanted us to have dignity, they wouldn't make us fart when we died."
– Tyrion: "I'm not Ned Stark. I understand the way this game is played." Poor Ned is still getting dumped on in the grave.
– After Cersei tears up Robb's treaty offer, Tyrion remarks: "You've perfected the art of tearing up papers." I'd noticed that as well, after her dramatic tearing up of Robert's final testament last season. Does she practice in front of a mirror?
– Cersei, on Mance Rayder, the new king of the wildlings: "Another king? How many is that now, five? I've lost count."
– I'm not generally a huge fan of the added scenes with Littlefinger in his brothel, as they remove a bit of his mysteriousness, but I thought this one worked pretty well, when he quietly intimidates Ros the prostitute into getting over her grief for the murdered baby before she becomes a "bad investment." It does show something of how calculating and ruthless he can be, and it's always fun to see Littlefinger be calculating and ruthless.
– Janos: "That your new squite? We'll need to find you a proper lad.
Tyrion: "Myself, I prefer the improper ones."
– Tyrion: "If I told you to murder an infant girl, say, still at her mother's breast, would you do it without question?"
Bronn: "Without question? No. I'd ask how much."
– Gendry: "You're a lady… all that about cocks, I shouldn't have said that. And I've been pissing in front of you and everything. I should be calling you m'lady."
Arya: "Do not call me m'lady!" *shoves him*
Gendry: "Well that was unladylike."
– Matthos: "We're not going to King's Landing so you can rape the queen."
Salladhor: "I'm not going to rape her, I'm going to fuck her."
Matthos: "As if she would just let you!"
Salladhor: "You don't know how persuasive I am. I never tried to fuck you."
The pirate's little jump toward Matthos and his scared reaction are hilarious.
– Cersei: "You want to be Hand of the King? You want to rule? This is what ruling is. Lying on a bed of weeds, ripping them out by the root, one by one, before they strangle you in your sleep."
– This episode had more divergences from the books than any other I can remember. For those of you who read the books, do you like or dislike the changes?


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A Petaluma man was ordered Friday to stand trial on two felony child endangerment counts in the death last year of a 13-year-old boy who was on the way to a birthday outing at Lake Mendocino.
Michael Lee Krnaich "acted like a 12-year-old himself instead of a chaperone for 12-year-old boys," Deputy District Attorney Matt Hubley said after the hearing.
Mendocino County Judge Richard Henderson ruled there was enough evidence to proceed with the prosecution of Krnaich, 42, on charges he was criminally negligent when he had eight children, ages 9 to 13, push his truck and boat/trailer when he ran out of gas on Highway 101 after ignoring the fuel warning light.
Trevor Smith, 13, of Petaluma, was killed when he slipped, fell and was crushed by the trailer as the rig picked up speed.
"None of this was necessary," Henderson said at the conclusion of Friday's preliminary hearing.
There were a number of opportunities to avoid disaster, beginning shortly after the group left Petaluma in two vehicles, boys in the truck with Krnaich and girls in a car with his wife, according to testimony at the preliminary hearing.
Just outside of Santa Rosa, Krnaich told the boys his wife, Katie, was going to be angry because he hadn't put fuel in the truck before leaving Petaluma, District Attorney investigator Kevin Bailey testified.
The fuel warning light went just north of Hopland, but Krnaich continued driving past at least three Ukiah exits where there are gas stations, according to court testimony.
About 15 miles farther on, just short of their turnoff to the lake, the truck ran out of gas and came to a stop on an overpass. With insufficient room on the overpass shoulder, Krnaich instructed the boys to get out and push. Katie Krnaich pulled up behind the truck and asked the girls to get out and help push, according to testimony.
Michael Krnaich also got out of the truck, giving the wheel to his 12-year-old daughter until it began to pick up speed, at which time he took over, according to court testimony. Some of the children told investigators they didn't feel safe pushing the truck but that they did as they were asked because they'd been taught to respect adults, Bailey said.


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One of the hikers who was attacked is a 6-year-old boy, according to Pima County deputies.
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Elive, a complete operating system for your computer, built on top of Debian GNU/Linux and customized to meet the needs of any user while still offering the eye-candy with minimal hardware requirements, has just reached version 2.2.1 Beta and is ready for testing.
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One news source has the following: "Man flashes woman at bookstore for the blind!"
Leading one to believe what?
That if a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear, does it not make a sound?
Actually according to this:, he may have a legitimate defense!
While not everyone at the Bucks County Association for the Blind's bookstore is actually blind, which would includes one woman who claims she came across the bookstore flasher, and saw what she did.
The report continues that if the culprit is caught and puts on a defense, he may set his sights on a legal technicality.
Pennsylvania's indecent exposure law makes it illegal to expose one's private parts in a public place, or anyplace where others are present and the exposer "knows or should know that this conduct is likely to offend, affront or alarm."
But because the man allegedly exposed himself at a bookstore for blind people, he could conceivably try to claim he thought no one would be offended. Maybe the man truly believed the bookstore's patrons were all blind, and no one would ever see his dastardly deed.
That hypothetical defense may not matter, though, because the woman he allegedly exposed himself to was not blind. It's not clear how many other bookstore patrons may have caught a glimpse of the man's exposed parts.
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[CLOSED] Win a Need for Speed: Most Wanted T-shirt by naming your favourite new game mode!Steve Wright 21 August 2012
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Home-Options is the Choice Based Lettings scheme for the Derbyshire Dales. It is the way to apply for social housing in the district.
Every week, social landlords advertise their empty properties on the Home Options website. You can then search for an empty property that meets your needs, in a place where you want to live.
When you have registered with Home-Options, you can then place a "bid" on a property. This means you have expressed your interest in it. You do not use money to "bid". At the end of the week, the property is normally offered to the person who has bid on it who is in the highest priority band, or who has been in that band for the longest time if there is more than one person.
Unlike the old waiting list system, you have to be active and bid for any property you wish to live in. You will not be offered any property unless you have chosen to bid for it. That's why it's called Choice Based Lettings.
How do I apply?
You can find more information and apply online on the Home-Options website.
Do I have to use the internet to use Home-Options?
No. You can visit our offices at the Town Hall, Matlock and complete an application with a member of staff, or contact our Home-Options team on 01629 761117 or 01629 761311 who can take an application over the telephone:
If you do not wish to use the internet to place bids. You can place bids by telephone, by text message, or by coupon bidding.
If you need any assistance to use Home Options, please do not hesitate to contact us. We can also provide information in other formats or other languages to help you to access the scheme.
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Please note that Home-Options does not mean there are any more properties available. There are still many more people in need of housing than there are vacant properties, and some properties receive over a hundred bids.
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Henley's shot lifts Ventura past Rio Mesa
Gage Henley is making the clutch play look routine.
A week after he sank four free throws to clinch a win over Oxnard, Henley leapt for a rebound and sank a short jumper with two seconds left to give the Ventura High boys basketball team a 51-50 win over Rio Mesa in the Ventura Kiwanis Tournament on Tuesday night.
Henley finished the game with four points and six rebounds.
"We're trying to get him in and out to handle his energy level coming off the flu," Ventura coach Dan Larson said. "He made the big putback. That was a cool thing."
"He's had the tendency to be Mr. Clutch," Ventura point guard Zach Gwin said.
Ventura (10-3) avoided a late collapse after leading almost the entire game. Rio Mesa made a late push behind the play of Martel Tyler and Dillan West.
Ikaika Batausa grabbed a loose ball and fed Justin Carrao for a fastbreak layup to make it 49-44 for Ventura. Rio Mesa answered with West hitting a jumper inside. After Henley missed at the rim, West drove down the left side and floated a high shot over the defender. The shot went in and he drew the foul to bring Rio Mesa within one, 49-48.
Tyler swiped the ball from Nick Rudolph shortly thereafter and raced downcourt for a fastbreak layup and a 50-49 Rio Mesa lead.
Ventura committed a turnover and Ben Quantock drew a foul and stepped to the free-throw line with 53.6 seconds left. Nick Hernandez grabbed the miss, and Rio Mesa drained the clock down to 18.9 seconds before Ventura took over possession.
Gwin took the ball to midcourt where he pushed off on Tyler and drew an offensive foul.
"He can be clutch like that," Rio Mesa coach Chris Ruffinelli said of Tyler's late-game heroics. "He's a smart basketball player. He has that basketball savvy."
Reggie Dixon missed the front end of a one-and-one at the line. Rudolph grabbed the rebound and was fouled. His free-throw attempt was short and Henley came through with the game-winning shot.
"You always have to be ready," Henley said. "I just got it and went back up with it."
Tyler, who helped spark the late rally for Rio Mesa, finished with 10 points. Reggie Dixon had 10 points, four blocks and three assists. West led Rio Mesa with 17 points and nine rebounds.
Ventura remained relaxed even as Rio Mesa made its late push. The Cougars have grown accustomed to being in close games with six games this season decided by five points or less.
"We've been in this situation before and we know what to do," Gwin said.
Rio Mesa made it a one-point game at halftime, 23-22, with two free throws from Anthony Teart with a second left.
Ventura answer in the third quarter with Rudolph providing a burst of offense.
Rudolph, who had 11 points, hit a 3-pointer from the right wing for a 34-27 Ventura lead. A possession later, Rudolph drove down the right side and banked in a jumper for a 36-27 advantage.
"Nick is starting to get in rhythm coming off of football," Larson said. "I thought he had a very good game."
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Environment and Pollution, Vol. 2, No. 1, January 2013
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|Effects of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons on Sexual Maturity of Atlantic Cod, Gadus morhua, following Chronic Exposure
|Rasul A. Khan
|Investigation on Thermophysical Properties of Thymic Cell Cultures Exposed to Electromagnetic Fields
|Federico Rossi, Andrea Nicolini
|Heavy Metals Effect due to Contamination of Vegetables from Enyigba Lead Mine in Ebonyi State, Nigeria
|Oti Wilberforce J. O., Nwabue F. I.
|Monitoring Greenhouse Gases and Their Pollutions in Sarakhs Region Influenced by the Sourest Natural Gas Resource in the Middle East
|Nader Nabhani, Mojtaba Mirdrikvand, Saeedeh Imani Moqadam, Amirali Rezazadeh, Seyed Alireza Sakaki
|Decoloration of Acid Red 88 Using Synthetic-Zeolite-Based Iron as a Heterogeneous Photo-Fenton Catalyst
|Seiichirou Ohura, Hiroyuki Harada, Masahiko Shiki, Hidetaka Kawakita, Biplob K. Biswas
|A Semi-parametric Regression Model to Estimate Variability of NO2
|Mieczyslaw Szyszkowicz, Mamun Mahmud, Neil Tremblay
|Spatial, Temporal and Depth Profiles of Trace Metals in an Urban Wetland System: A Case Study with Respect to the Deepor Beel, Ramsar Site 1207, India
|Nibedita Kapil, Krishna G. Bhattacharyya
|Microwave-induced Degradation of Chlorobenzene Using Fe0 and TiO2 Coated on Cordierites as Catalyst
|Chien-Li Lee, Chih-Ju G. Jou
|Selected Essential and Non-Essential Elements Content of Turkish Hazelnuts
|Emine Elmaslar Ozbas, H. Eser Okten, H. Kurtulus Ozcan, Goksel Demir
|Heavy Metals in Leaf, Stem Bark of Neem Tree (Azadirachta indica) and Roadside Dust in Maiduguri Metropolis, Borno State, Nigeria
|Joseph Clement Akan, Lawan Bukar Inuwa, Zaynab Muhammad Chellube, Babagana Lawan
|Dairy Factory Wastewater from Cumulative Point of View–A Case Study
|Mehrfam Massah, Seyed Ahmad Mirbagheri
|Decolorization of Secondary Effluent from Piggery Wastewater by Fenton Reaction Using Iron Powder
|Harada Hiroyuki, Toru Shiomichi, Ysuhiro Ueshima, Seichiro Oura, Hidetaka Kawakita, Biplob K. Biswas
|Comparative Study of Levels of Trace Metals in Airborne Particulates in Some Cities of the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria
|U. A. Uno, B. O. Ekpo, V. E. Etuk, H. S. Etuk, U. J. Ibok
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For riding I love my Oakley Radars...sunglasses are one of the few things I always pay full price for and never scrimp or look in sales for.
For driving and generall posing about I had an ancient pair of jackets which I recently flogged on.
I wasn't out shopping for Jawbones, but my chum (well done for getting up the Tourmalet Mark!!) convinced me to try some. They were great but felt a bit big.
The alternative was a model I didn't know existing in the Oakley range, the split jacket.
I tried them and liked them... and then deliberated for weeks before ordering from my good friends at Steptoes.
They come with a spare set of lenses included and having had them a couple of months now I really like them. I have used them for riding and off the bike and they really do the job. Even better, for the Oakley brand they are priced reasonably competitively.
Having checked with the store, vented lenses and other spares will follow soon and there could be the opportunity to design your own on the Oakley custom site.
Most people have a marmite approach to that particular brand but I have sworn by their products for nearly 20 years now.
My only worry is that I look like Kevin Pietersen now...
these will be my next purchase, oh yes, as soon as i've found somewhere i can try them on, i have eyelash/lens conflict on a lot of glasses
and Jawbones just look silly
posted by VecchioJo [806 posts]
26th August 2010 - 19:15
These are a decent alternative, much cheaper and with a second set of lenses included.
posted by jimmythecuckoo [1347 posts]
27th August 2010 - 9:19
I have a set of Radars, and also a pair of Jawbones. I love both and divide them in use similarly. I cannot fault either product. I tried the split jackets but my bonce is slightly too big! Oakley: great brand. Period
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29th August 2010 - 11:43
You can get jawbones in the bristol oakley store for £140 at the mo and they have 2 sets of lenses as standard.
Have had mine for 18 months now, retina burn/black versions and they are brilliant.
not all carbon is the same.
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ACTIVE TIME: 35 min
TOTAL TIME: 1 3/4 hr
- 1 (3-oz) piece Parmigiano-Reggiano, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (1/2 cup)
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour plus additional for dusting
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons lightly beaten egg (from 1 large)
- Special equipment: 1- to 2-inch animal-shaped cookie cutters*
Pulse cheese in a food processor until finely ground, then transfer to a bowl. Whisk in flour, baking powder, and salt, then blend in butter with your fingertips or a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal.
Form a well in center of flour mixture and add milk and egg, then stir with a wooden spoon until a dough forms.
Gently knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth, about 2 minutes. Chill dough in a sealed plastic bag, 1 hour.
Put oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat oven to 350°F.
Divide dough in half and roll out into 2 (12-inch) rounds (less than 1/16 inch thick) on a lightly floured surface with a lightly floured rolling pin. Cut out as many crackers as possible from dough with cutters and transfer to 2 large baking sheets, arranging crackers about 1/4 inch apart. Discard remaining dough. (Do not reroll scraps; crackers would be tough.)
Bake crackers, switching position of sheets and rotating them 180 degrees halfway through baking, until undersides are golden, 10 to 12 minutes. (Crackers positioned near edges of pan may need to be removed first.) Cool crackers completely on sheets on a rack, about 15 minutes.
*Available at foosecookiecutters.com.
Cooks' notes: Dough can be chilled in sealed plastic bag up to 1 day. If you can't find animal-shaped cutters, dough can be cut into shapes with a sharp knife. Crackers keep in an airtight container at room temperature 3 weeks. *Available at foosecookiecutters.com.
my notes
Nutritional Info
- Calories13
- Carbohydrates1 g (0%)
- Fat1 g (1%)
- Protein1 g (1%)
- Saturated Fat0 g (2%)
- Sodium27 mg (1%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat0 g
- Fiber0 g (0%)
- Monounsaturated Fat0 g
- Cholesterol3 mg (1%)


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Dame Judi Dench had a somewhat less-than-auspicious beginning in theatre. At her Quaker junior school in York, the celebrated actress appeared in Four And Twenty Tailors Went To Kill A Snail, in the title role as the snail. Oh, if the tailors could see her now.
Judith Olivia Dench was born on December 9, 1934, in North Yorkshire, England. After attending Mount School in York she went on to study at the Central School Of Speech And Drama. She was discovered, aged 22, at the famed Old Vic theatre playing a tortured Ophelia in Hamlet. She later undertook a string of legendary roles including Lady Bracknell in Oscar Wilde's The Importance Of Being Earnest and Lady Macbeth in the Shakespeare classic.
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Every little girl wants a dollhouse. Trust me, I was the tommiest of tomboys and I was still jealous of my friends old fashioned dollhouse that her dad built her. But, not every little girl's dad can build her one, and not every little girl's grandma has an old fashioned, Victorian dollhouse to pass along.
I've noticed a growing trend on the DIY side of the internet, where people are taking old bookcases and turning them into some pretty cool, space saving, upcycled dollhouses. All you need is a bookcase or shelving, some paint/scrap paper, etc to decorate, and a tiny doll moving company to get your little ones dolls to move in.
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And congrats to OSU on a great season. They'll be back.
I knew there would be little time for a formal photo of Ohio Gov-elect Ted Strickland during the half hour interview with a reporter he'd scheduled at his inaugural headquarters. The photos would have to come at the beginning or end of the session. I'd been there before when photos were seemingly secondary to the purpose of the interview.
Strickland, a Democrat, was coming into office after a Republican disaster in the election. Gov. Bob Taft was leaving after two terms, ethics violations and criminal charges against some of his close associates. Strickland would be the first Democrat in the office since 1991, as would most of the newly-elected statewide officers.
It's easy to shoot during interviews. I'd done it for more years than I'd like to remember. The reporter asks questions while the subject has a serious look as if they are really listening. Intense eyes, little movement, hands to the face. They then answer the questions, also with seriousness but more movement and hands that fly over the room. It's rare to get great photos from this setup but I always try.
The best images came from moments where I have been able to better define my interaction with the subject. CEOs, governors, and entertainers are the most difficult because they want you in and out in a hurry expecting you to shoot and run, usually without their worrying about the photo. I didn't want that to happen this time.
I once about five minutes to shoot Wendy's owner Dave Thomas at his original restaurant. I arrived early with an assistant that matched Dave's size, walked him through and around the restaurant, camera and lenses in hand, marking the floor and sidewalk where I wanted Dave to stand with his tray of food. The shoot took less time than was available. We got to eat the food and had enough time to talk to Dave who was surprised how efficiently I'd photographed him. I later was on the receiving end of a personal note from Dave telling me how much he liked the photos.
The plan was similar for Strickland.
Again, an early arrival to scout location and background for the portrait I'd hoped to shoot. I also wanted time to shoot secondary photos of workers and the headquarters atmosphere.
Most of the staff returned from lunch as I assembled two SB800s with Pocket Wizards on light stands, an SB24 on a short stand with the strobist cereal box snoot to splash a streak of light up the background and made a few tests.
I pulled a worker aside, handed him a small optical slave unit I've had for about 15 years, demonstrating how I wanted him to cup it in his hands for a quick lighting test. It had been a few years since I'd used the strobe and despite the guide number rating sheet I'd pasted on its side, I'd never used it in the cupped hands of a subject. This was a new experience.
The SB800s were moved into position slightly behind a second Strickland stand-in and in front of the U.S. and Ohio flags while I tested their exposure with the background light. Her blond hair was too light sucked up the light making the test inaccurate. I used a third stand-in that better matched Strickland in height and tone. I adjusted the SB800s, raising them higher for better spill across the temples and shoulders, zooming them to a narrower beam and testing without and then with the slave.
There were several major concerns.
The wall behind the flags had a broad diamond pattern that became more obvious with the stronger light from my flash. I dialed it down but still was bothered by the pattern. I decided to eliminate the background light. The SB800s hit the flags strong enough to separate them from the background. The flags, moved closer together, made a good background.
I chose a high ISO so there would be sufficient depth of field to keep foreground to background as crisp as possible. I thought it important all the objects in the frame be well defined.
Hand placement needed to be below the lips, at a minimum. The strobe, a half-dome with reflective background, needed to point at Strickland with his fingers spread just enough to allow light to pass through his fingers. The light lower than his face required that he tilt his head down to prevent a sinister look. The shape of his hands needed to be relaxed. He needed to look comfortable, as if he genuinely was pleased to be holding a glowing orb that represented the hope of a new generation in the Statehouse.
A final test with my last stand-in (just above) and I was ready when Strickland finished the interview.
I chimped him the final test frame so he'd know what I was attempting to do. He understood my instructions about hands and face. I chimped him and his PR guy the first frame. Fired six more frames in the next 79 seconds, thanked him for posing and asked if I could reset my gear for another location and a second sitting.
He agreed but I knew I already had what I'd come for.
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A feature-length BBC nature documentary narrated by (who else?) Daniel Craig.
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- Release Date: Friday, July 22, 2011
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Thai Dishes restaurant. The premiere Thai Restaurant of Santa Clarita, featuring our famous sweet and sour dishes and tantalizing assortment of authentic Thai taste that is sure to please the exotic palate in you.
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Chez Elena Guesthouse
- Free WiFi and free parking
Main amenities
- 16 smoke-free guestrooms
- Restaurant and bar/lounge
- Rooftop terrace
- Breakfast available
- Spa tub
- Fitness center
- Business center
- Airport shuttle
- In-room childcare
- 24-hour front desk
- Coffee/tea in the lobby
- Daily housekeeping
What's around
- Independence Square (2.8 mi / 4.5 km)
- Quito Cathedral (2.9 mi / 4.7 km)
- Manuela Saenz Museum (2.6 mi / 4.2 km)
- Santo Domingo Park (2.7 mi / 4.3 km)
- San Agustin Museum (2.7 mi / 4.4 km)
Convenient family-type atmosphere. Closer to the airport than most. Several steps down…
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Hotel Info: 866-539-8117from $27
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At a glance
Key facts
Hotel size
- This hotel has 16 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 6 floors
- Check-in time 12:30 PM-2:00 AM
- Check-out time is noon
- Express check-in/out
Required at check in
- Credit card or cash deposit required
- Government-issued photo ID required
Travelling with others
- Children (4 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
- Babysitting/childcare *
- Pets allowed (dogs and cats only) *
- 2 per room
- Free WiFi and wired Internet access in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
- Airport shuttle (available 24 hours) *
- Train station pickup *
- Free valet parking
- Accessible parking
- Area shuttle within 5 km *
- Beach shuttle *
- Shopping center shuttle *
Other information
- Smoke-free property
- No alcohol allowed onsite
In the hotel
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge)
- Full breakfast daily (surcharge)
- Restaurant
- Bar/lounge
- Coffee shop/café
- Room service (during limited hours)
- Coffee/tea in the lobby
- Barbeque grills
- Beach shuttle (surcharge)
- Fitness facilities
- Spa tub
- Playground on site
- Ecotours nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
- Arcade/game room
- Business center
- One meeting room
- 24-hour front desk
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
- Hair salon
- Luggage storage
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Year Built 2011
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
- Rooftop terrace
- Library
- Television in lobby
- Disabled parking
In the room
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Down comforter
- Turndown service
- In-room massage available
- Individually decorated
- Private bathroom
- Shower only
- Hair dryer (on request)
- Cable TV channels
- Free WiFi
- Phone
- Daily housekeeping
- Access via exterior corridors
Special features
DiningChez Elena Restaurant - This family restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required.
Chez Elena Guesthouse's small print
Also known as
- Chez Elena Guesthouse
- Chez Elena Guesthouse House
- Chez Elena Guesthouse House Quito
- Chez Elena Guesthouse Quito
- Elena Guesthouse
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the health club.
Parking height restrictions apply.
For transfers, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival at the number on the booking confirmation.
Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
Mandatory fees
Pet deposit: USD 5 per night
Optional extras
Self parking costs USD 2 per night
Rollaway beds are available for USD 15 per night
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of USD 3,50 per person (approximately)
Babysitting/childcare is available for an extra charge
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 5 per pet, per night (maximum USD 60 per stay)
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 39 per room
Dial-up Internet access is available in guestrooms for an extra charge
Train station pick-up service is offered for an extra charge
Area shuttle, beach shuttle, and shopping center shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
We have included all charges provided to us by this hotel. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.


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CLEVELAND -- After arresting aburglary suspect Sunday night, policefound a dead body in the back seat ofa missing man's car nearby.
The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the body asTerrance W. Wallace, 32,of Cleveland Heights.
Ryan Miller, 33, was arrested at 8:22 p.m. in the 13300 block of Gilmore Avenue, on Cleveland's west side.
Upon further investigation, officers found a Jeep belonging to missing man Terrance Wallace near W. 137th Street and Belleshire Avenue, with a partially covered body in the back seat, that has now been identified as Wallace.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's officewill determine the cause of death.
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Snag Stand does a great job of meeting a niche in the market for gourmet sausages and quick service. Located very centrally at Melbourne Central it has to be in one of the best places in terms of traffic. They have taken the Aussie preoccupation with the sausage to another level.
Snag Stand features brightly coloured signage and those yellow stools. Seating is quite limited in terms of tables or there's space for a couple of diners at the counter. Of course, as with all restaurants nearby, there's the option of eating your snag on the State Library lawns.
Snag Stand markets themselves as very gourmet – the home of heavenly haute dogs. Clever. The secrets are as follows – small batch production, artisanal hand crafted sausages, lean low fat meats, all natural casings, gluten free, and no artificial colours or flavours. After reading that I was convinced I was eating health food. They also use artisan butchers.
It actually is impressive. An excellent option for the hungry student or office worker.
Great menu options include the Spicy Spanish Chorizo grilled with semi sundried tomatoes, chipotle aoli, baby rocket and shredded Spanish goat's cheese on a brioche roll. Yeah baby!
The American Classic is reasonably priced at under $7 featuring wood smoked frankfurter with American yellow mustard, tomato sauce, onions and sweet relish on a toasted brioche roll.
The Wagyu Beef, Chicken and Rocket and Greek offerings looked impressive. As did the Chillidog, Spicy Cheese Kransky that was on special, and the Australian fare.
The menu is just so extensive with several more options.
The chips are also great, which is important, at a cost of $3.90. they are 100% Tasmanian Russet Potatoes with natural sea salt flakes.
You can get extra toppings for $1, as well as salad instead of a bun. Dipping sauces are $1 each.
The quality of the fresh buns and tasty snags is excellent and is able to fill me up (no mean achievement). With chips of course. The wait time is reasonable and the staff friendly. Recommend Snag Stand as a good CBD option.
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The Borger High School Lady Bulldog Varsity and Junior Varsity softball teams are getting ready for the start of the 2012 season.
For this new season, the softball teams will have a new scoreboard and fence thanks to the support of several local businesses.
The new scoreboard was donated by United Supermarkets and Borger Bank Branch of Amarillo National Bank, and was installed by B&G Electric.
With February being National Heart Awareness Month, local residents are encouraged to get heart health screenings for their overall well-being.
In an effort to detect heart health, Accolade Home Health Care will be offering confidential Heart Health Screenings to Borger residents and citizens from surrounding areas from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, at the Opportunities Center in Borger.
The Borger City Council has officially called an election for this May.
During its regular meeting Tuesday, the council approved an order and notice calling the 2012 General City Election. The election will be held for one spot on the Borger City Council, Place One. This place is currently held by council member Leon DeWeese.
On Tuesday evening, the Sanford-Fritch Lady Eagles finished up District 1-2A play Tuesday evening with a big win over the Amarillo Highland Park Lady Hornets.
Its been a great season to watch with the Lady Eagles capturing second place in district. Tuesday night was also Senior night and Sanford-Fritch will graduate four girls that have been great leaders for this program. The familiar Lady Eagles are Jacy Judd, Summer Tubbs, Mariah Cumings and Mandi West. They will be missed by Coach Hale and their younger teammates.
Marjorie Deloris Glover Knowles Wulfson died 11:10 PM on February 5, 2012.
Entombment will be Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 3:00 PM at the Horseshoe Bay Mausoleum; followed by the Celebration of Life Memorial service at 4:00 PM at the Church at Horseshoe Bay and a reception immediately afterward at the church. Marjorie will be lying in state from 10AM-4:00 PM on Wednesday, February 8 at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the Hill Country Community Theater in Cottonwood Shores or the charity of your choice.
Condolences may be offered at www.clementswilcoxfuneralhome.com
Deana Rene Karlin, 52, of Sanford, TX, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2012, at Covenant Hospital in Lubbock, TX.
Deana Rene was born on June 15, 1959, in Borger, TX., to Priscilla "Pat" Whitfield and Kenneth Ray Price.
Deana married Darrin Dean Karlin on February 14, 1994 in Irving, TX.
A feasibility study for a new events center in Borger has received the green light from the Borger City Council.
During its regular meeting Tuesday, the council approved the proposal from CS&L to conduct a feasibility study on a potential multi-purpose events center and authorize an expenditure from the tourism fund not to exceed $50,000 for the project.
All through Texas, the law enforcement participates in a campaign called the "Great Texas Warrant Round Up" once a year through municipal courts.
Statistics have to be compiled and sent to Austin to make a report to see how successful the roundup is in the long run.
The warrant round-up for Borger will start this weekend with notifications being sent to any persons with warrants. Lists will also be in the Feb. 11 and 12, 2012, weekend edition of the Borger News Herald.
Vanessa Jones and Tyrell Haynes were named the basketball homecoming queen and king during festivities held between the Borger High basketball games against Perryton Tuesday evening at Tex Hanna Gym.
The Borger ISD Board will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012, in the board conference room of the BISD Administration Building, 200 East Ninth.