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Sarah Palin: No Dumb Blonde.
The streets of my Washington, DC neighborhood were eerily silent Thursday night during the countdown to Governor Sarah Palin and Senator Joe Biden's historic vice presidential debate. Like my neighbors, I was huddled excitedly in front of my television set. But as Palin took the stage in her businesslike black suit, trademark clear-rim glasses and mom-in-a-rush updo, for a minute I wanted to turn the tv off. Suddenly, the last think I could bear was witnessing the second female VP candidate in history humiliate herself, as she did during her fiasco with CBS news anchorwoman Katie Couric.
I disagree with many of Palin's political positions. I've cringed at many of the things she's done and said. I howled at Tina Fey's imitations. Palin's not getting my vote on November 4th. But, as a working mom with three kids, I'm doing a jig on behalf of women in leadership positions everywhere that Palin generally held her own under the spotlight of millions of viewers, against an experienced, intelligent male politician who's been preparing for this job for 35 years longer than she has. I think women everywhere should feel empowered by the fact that a working mom has gotten hold of a microphone on the international political stage.
Five weeks ago no one had heard of Sarah Palin. On Thursday an estimated 50 million viewers from 240 countries around the world listened to what she had to say. Whether she won or lost the debate is up to you, but my take is that her achievements ain't bad for a working mom of five who started her career on a small town PTA board, and whose accomplishments include field-dressing a moose and competing in teenage beauty contests. Hey, who needs reality TV?
Of course, the big criticism of Sarah Palin is her lack of experience. Trust me, sticking up for Palin among the Washington insiders has been as enjoyable as telling another mother my daughter has head lice. But I find it impossible to let bystanders – especially my fellow moms -- brazenly criticize Palin's lack of qualifications.
Palin has no experience? Compared to whom? Like, um, Dan Quayle? Ronald Reagan? George W. Bush? Dick Cheney? Ross Perot? William Jefferson Clinton? All were roundly criticized, and often ridiculed, for their lack of presidential qualifications. On this regard, I'd repeat Jimmy Carter's proclamation: nothing on earth can prepare someone to be president of the United States.
But here's what compels me to stick my foot in my mouth again and again when the conversation turns to Palin's "lack of experience" -- my suspicion that men and women are using "completely unqualified" as politically-correct code for "dumb." As in dumb blonde, an insult so squarely and exclusively targeted at women that it needs no gender qualification. (Although let's be clear here that Palin is a brunette sporting only blonde highlights.) I can't let the unspoken gender insult pass. It is one of our culture's most deep-seated, pernicious, passionately held unconscious prejudices against women: we aren't smart enough to lead or govern at the highest executive levels.
I have been following and respect Leslie Morgan Steiner's perspective and appreciate the post. While I will be voting the Republican ticket (from a blue state), it's not because I'm head over heels with McCain/Palin, it's more because in my opinion, it's the better of two options. And that's for the simple reason, that I disagree with Obama/Biden's stance on alternative energy and I am against their tax plan.
As far as Palin is concerned, I too hold my breath when she speaks and hope against all hopes that she won't be perceived as dumb. Frankly after seeing her Charlie Gibson and Katie Couric interviews, she exceeded my expectations in the debate. "Nucular" and the flat A's aside, I thought she did a fine job. Did she answer every question directly? No, but neither did Biden. Folks, that's spin and politics for you. Is she qualified? Yes - and if she's not qualified, then what makes you believe Obama is?
I could not agree more with this post! I also disagree with Palin's political views and will not be voting the McCain/Palin ticket, but every working mother who has encountered the challenges of even the most mundane work day (and especially those with extremely demanding jobs) should admire and respect Palin's ambition and accomplishments. I find it so disturbing that Palin is being crucified not so much by men but by WOMEN for following through on her work ambitions.
And her "folksy" disposition may appear vacuous to some, but it did a helluva lot for both Clinton's and Bush Jr's campaigns. She has done and excellent job appealing to people in the solid red states (which I suspect don't include any of the women who have commented on this post). She breathed some life into a struggling McCain campaign and she is no more of a media creation than any other interesting (read - newsworthy) politician. Her story is so much more interesting than your standard, "went to law school, worked at the DA's office, became the water commissioner of Pudunk, USA..." politician, which is why she gets such an enormous amount of airtime.
As the post points out, many politicians take a high office with even less experience, Arnold Schwarzenegger and even Hillary Clinton are great examples.
I 100% agree that "lack of experience" has become a code-word for dumb just as Biden's comment that Obama was "articulate" seemed to be code for, "He's not too 'black.'"
I realize that many people feel this is the most important election in recent history, that the stakes are incredibly high and they are extremely invested on the success of their chosen candidate. Does that mean that we cannot take a second to admire the other side for what they've accomplished?
The office of the Vice Presidency (a weighty thing, given an aging/aged potential President) is one that has grown enormously in stature during the Bush administration. Cheney has undoubtedly opened a Pandora's Box of stuff that might be possible for Palin to dip into, were she fortunate enough to be elected. Her sex (and race) are not of issue to me... only the fact that her background has prepared her to fight to the death without thinking, whether it's about getting an official fired who has done her sister wrong or going to war with Iran (God forbid). Her folksy "I'm just like you guys, Joe-Sixpacks and Hockey Moms" seems a created fantasy of what she thinks a hard-shootin' tough-talkin' momma ought to be. She is a total media creation (even if she created the model). There is something terrifying about a country that honored great leaders like Franklin Roosevelt, Adlai Stevenson, John Kennedy, and even Bill Clinton even CONSIDERING to honor this woman with the second highest office in the land. Talk about reality television - this is reality politics.
I hate the fact that she was a Hillary replacement. It felt like a very condescending ploy by McCain to choose her. As if women just want any woman as VP or president. I supported Hillary for who she was and what I believed she would do for her country.
That being said, I still felt my stomach turning before the debate. I absolutely do not agree with where Palin or McCain would like to take our country, but as a woman, I also didn't want to see her fall on her face and be seen as dumb and incompetant.
So I was happy that she held her own but didn't win. She ducked every question as I'm sure she was coached to do and did her best to position McCain as a "maverick."
I can't stand Sarah Palin. On any level. I've tried to put aside her giant ego, unbridled ambition, lack of integrity, the non-stop lies, and her seeming lack of awareness, knowledge, and depth. But I just can't. It's not about her being a woman. I felt the same way about George W. Bush. His vacuousness scared me, and hers does, too.
Jenni, I'm not sure I agree that this is tongue in cheek. My feeling is this post was absolutely serious. If she's not a Palin fan, why does she keep defending her? Great point about Palin's irritating inability to answer any questions. Sorry if I offended you by using the term "dumb blonde" - I was just trying to make a point that this was an arbitrary conclusion and ridiculous analogy based on a weak premise.
Well, I do think most of this post was tongue in cheek, after all we know that Leslie is not a Palin fan. Look, I felt the same way. I expected her to screw up so badly that when she didn't, I had to laugh....but the issues remain, and I was totally irritaed at her refusal to answer even basic questions that were asked of her, wanting instead to jump into her regular rhetoric.
I say Tina Fey does a much better job of being Sarah than Sarah does.
I'm blonde and NOT DUMB, so don't compare her to me, ok?
This is a disappointing post on so many levels, not the least of which is your ridiculous point that being on the PTA and field-dressing a moose qualify Sarah Palin to be Vice President. Palin admitted in an interview with Larry Kudlow of CNBC that she doesn't even know what the VP does.
If someone came to you looking for a job you'd posted, and said they'd love to do the job, but admitted they didn't know what that job involved – would you hire them?
Somehow I don't feel empowered because a woman finally made it to a stage typically reserved for men. I'm personally mortified that she's representing my demographic on the national stage. Her very real lack of experience isn't helping our cause. Frankly, her head is so full of McCain's talking points it's a wonder it doesn't shoot clear off her neck. I have no idea what the hell she's capable of, but I'm fairly certain that running the country is not on the list.
As for the "dumb blonde" analogy, this is a stretch. I think a more accurate term would be bimbo, I mean if we were going that route which no one actually seems to be doing, except perhaps you. This point is weak too - since McCain's biggest argument about Obama his lack of experience. Is Obama a dumb blonde?


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Located in the same second-floor landing as the movie theater box office, the venue offers a plethora of distractible pleasures. Choose from thirteen lanes, four bars, a restaurant (with high-end bites like filet sliders and spicy edamame) and a sushi bar. The place has a slick retro vibe, with giant bowling pin columns, classic '60s-era bowling images and huge buttoned leather booths. Each elevated lane comes with its own wooden pod, so you can celebrate your highs (a turkey) and lows (no more edamame) in privacy.
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GREENVILLE, S.C. — KEMET Corporation (NYSE: KEM), a leading global supplier of electronic components, announced a new trading partnership with Waldom Electronics. Waldom, which sells brand-name components to distributors and never to end customers, will market KEMET's wide range of industry-leading tantalum, ceramic, aluminum, film, and paper capacitors to its network of over 2500 Americas-based distributor customers. Waldom offers supply chain solutions that allow its distributor customers and supplier partners to increase sales, reduce costs, expand markets and recover value from slow-moving, excess and end-of-life components.
Graeme Dorkings, KEMET Vice President, Global Distribution Sales, stated, "KEMET is excited to partner with Waldom to expand our business and reduce the cost of serving the channel. We are especially pleased with the significant number of products that Waldom has placed into inventory – nearly 4000 SKUs – which provides stock-out support to our authorized distribution network on our most popular items and for many less frequently stocked items. Furthermore, Waldom's expertise in developing and marketing engineering kits will accelerate the design-in of our products in a wide array of end user markets."
"KEMET has a world-class distribution network and Waldom is grateful to have the opportunity to complement KEMET's distribution efforts, assist in the design and marketing of engineering kits, and provide greater availability of KEMET products in their authorized distribution channels as well as the extensive network of independent distributors that Waldom services today," said Robert Derringer, General Manager, Waldom Electronics Corporation. "We are pleased to offer many items with a one-piece MOQ as part of our Vanishing MOQ program," continued Derringer, adding, "Waldom will also offer a significant number of Mini-Reels and Mini-Packs, allowing both KEMET's authorized and extended networks to procure KEMET capacitors at a fraction of published MOQ and at preferred pricing that enables the sale of KEMET products."
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Picturesque, quaint, a world apart. Martha's Vineyard may be known for many things, but most notably are the spectacular beaches, peaceful sunsets, a gathering place for families, and a destination where one can unwind and relax. Just south of Cape Cod and a hop, skip, and a jump (1.5 hour drive to Falmouth and a short, scenic, ferry ride) from Boston, this laid-back island has attracted a wide range of summer visitors since the 1960's. While just 16,000 people live year-round on the Island, the summer population grows to around 100,000 people each year. Primarily known as a summer haven, the perfect summer weather, beautiful scenery, picturesque oceanside homes, and a variety of attractions make Martha's Vineyard a perfect location for a summer getaway.
While many simply wish to relax and lounge, this small island has so much to offer, including sightseeing, a wide range of recreational activities, fine dining, and a vibrant arts scene. Explore the five historic lighthouses, go birding, enjoy miles of hiking and biking trails, charter a fishing boat, or take your pick of a summer events calendar packed with festivals, art shows, holiday celebrations, and farmers markets. The cuisine will wow food enthusiasts, as Martha's Vineyard is dedicated to serving fresh, fantastic food from local fishermen and farmers, and an array of foodie festivals will delight anyone.


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percent are black, 7 percent are
Latino, 4 percent are Asian
American and 0.7 percent are
Native American. More than 3,200
of the agency owners are bilingual.
And the company's brochures are
printed in several languages.
At BCBS of Florida, Zayas says
the company has seen a 75 percent
increase the past several years in the
number of Latino agents or brokers
who offer the company's services.
Zayas estimates that 60 percent of
the independent agents offering
BCBS are Latino. "We have made
and universities (HBCUs) all over
the country, Pickford says.
The company also attends diversity job fairs, advertises job openings in a wide variety of online and
print sources and recently participated in an Asian job fair in
Washington, D.C.
Allstate also sponsors dinners
and hosts booths at national conventions with diverse audiences
including the NAACP, the
National Urban League and the
National Council of La Raza.
BCBS of Florida says informa-
Allstate sponsored a
booth at the Dragon
Boat Festival to better
connect with Chinese-American consumers.
great strides in
this area," he said.
"I tell my colleagues in
Jacksonville, take a good look at
what's happening in South Florida,
because Jacksonville will look just
like this in coming years," Zayas
says. "So it's important that we win
in Miami because we'll be fighting
this same battle for years."
Unless your company is reaching
out to diverse organizations and
groups, it's difficult to effectively
recruit salespeople of color. At
Allstate, recruiters attend college
events at historically black colleges
tion on their members is proprietary. Allstate does not track the
ethnicity of customers.
3. Form Strategic
Partnerships. If you look at
Allstate's television commercials,
you'll notice that the company has
well-known black actor Dennis
Haysbert as its spokesperson. "He
has resonated very well,"
VanLammeren says.
If you saw a similar commercial
on Telemundo, you'd see Esai
Morales as Allstate's pitchman.
VanLammeren says the choice of
Haysbert and Morales as company
spokespeople is part of a two-tier
approach to attract customers from
diverse communities.
The first part includes national
marketing efforts designed to
attract diverse customers. Local
Allstate agents can put a tagline at
the end of these commercials that
directly connects them with the
diverse customers targeted by the
commercials. The second part of
the strategy is partnerships with
groups that serve these communities.
VanLammeren says Allstate
works specifically with HBCUs
Howard and Hampton Universities
and with Hispanic-serving institute
The University of Puerto Rico.
Nationally, the company funds and
participates in OCA's hate-crimes
workshops for Asian Americans.
These partnerships serve a dual
purpose—they create goodwill in
the communities Allstate is trying
to reach and they connect the company's sales agents with people in
these communities.
When these groups sponsor local
events, Allstate makes sure their
sales agents are there. "This is one
of the ways we directly connect our
salespeople with these groups,"
VanLammeren says.
At the dragon-boat races, for
example, Allstate agents pitched
their services to thousands of
Chinese Americans.
BCBS of Florida also has used
smart philanthropic outreach and
strategic partnerships to its advantage. Recently, a national television
crew was filming a segment in
Domino Park in Miami's Little
Havana. When the cameraperson
zoomed in on the tables where the
players were sitting, viewers
throughout the country saw the
prominent BCBS logo. The company had donated the tables. DDII


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A very interesting article titled "The Reformers" in a recent Air Force Magazine Online release:
The members of the so-called "Fighter Mafia" who are often quoted by some here and elsewhere to diminish the quality and superiority of American weapons systems in general, and America's front line fighters in particular.
Now, the other side of the argument, and the facts that the Pierre Spreys of the world don't want you to know about.
Interesting read for those on both sides of the debate...
Having served in a F-15E squadron, the criticisms made by the "Fighter Mafia" simply couldn't stand up to the realities of conflict in the 21st Century.[Edited 2008-02-03 08:41:12]
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Tony Spanos is a much loved character in Sydney,having grown up in Sydney Tony has left an indelible mark on the minds of many with his activities and projects that have enriched the lives of many. He reminds those who he meets to be a "Champion of the world".
Check out Tony's past and recent projects, have a look at the growing collection of videos from Sydney to Cyprus and stay tuned to the latest update for new posts on projects that flip the script on normality. Who wrote the script?
Tony has been very constant in his service to indigenous and non indigenous youth in the inner city area. From his factory/self set up youth space called 'The Graffiti hall of fame'(RIP 2004 ) in inner city Alexandria Tony helped out many sporting groups from Redfern's troubled block as well as ran regular surf carnivals in Bondi.
His venue/youth space was eventually shut down by the council. Since this he has ran for mayor in North Sydney twice running on social justice and environmental platforms. He feels he has been victimized by the powers that be over the years where he should have been supported as what he has and still is doing gives hope and direction to thousands of inner city kids.
The 'Youth Encouragement Party' a.k.a Y.E.P in 1999 and the 'Spanos in the Works' in 2004 campaigns added much colour into the electoral game and now he is running again with the motto "Love Beats Corruption" which is sure to keep the unusual mayoral campaign style going. Prior to the last campaign Tony ran for president in his home country Cyprus and became almost a household name over there attracting hoards of supporters to his street parties calling for peace and justice on the island. Tony's continues to work with youth, arts and culture.
Recently he has restored the much loved environmental warrior "Peace Bus" and helped out with the 'Kings of Mykonos' film shoot and now plans to set up an island base in the Greek islands as a kind of embassy for indigenous and alternative Australia, a place where Australian culture can interact with Europe and the World on a cultural level.


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For about ten years, I have been running a fair trade stall at my church once a month. Normally we do this in the church hall, but last summer the hall was closed for refurbishment. This should only have taken about six months, but the builders ran into difficulties (an all too common experience) and it is only now being completed. In the meantime, there was nowhere else for the stall to go (the church building itself being full), so we set it up outside the church door, in the open air.
A lot of people have asked me, "What do you do if it rains?" Well, we didn't have a Plan B; we just prayed that it wouldn't rain. And for 14 months, on the morning of the third Sunday of the month, it hasn't rained. (We have experienced bitter cold twice and howling gales once, but never rain.)
Now all the unbelievers among you will put this down to pure good fortune. But, being a Christian, I naturally attribute it to God answering our prayers. The Met Office website says that it rains roughly one day in three, so the likelihood of having 14 non-consecutive days of dry weather is (by my very rough estimate) 0.67 to the power of 14, or about 1 in 300. Some of these days fell in the middle of long dry periods; on other occasions a single dry day (or even just a few hours in the morning) was sandwiched between wet ones.
I am not claiming to have any personal ability to control either God or the weather. It would be a grave mistake to see prayer as a means of getting what I want out of God as if He were there just to make my life easier. So it would be wrong to think of prayer as "working" or "not working", depending on whether the outcome was to my satisfaction or not. Rather, it's a case of going through life with God instead of on my own.


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The Daily Docket: Indianapolis Downs Files For Bankruptcy
Indianapolis Downs LLC, which operates the Indiana Downs horse racetrack and Indiana Live! Casino, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Thursday to restructure its debt. Read the Daily Bankruptcy Review story here.
Also in today's DBR, Mexican satellite company Satelites Mexicanos SA de C.V. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection again, and whether or not Tribune Co.'s contentious bankruptcy case ends in a deal or a duel, Wall Street will be the media giant's bankruptcy case.
In DBR Small Cap, children's entertainment and merchandise licensing company 4Kids Entertainment Inc., whose properties include Cabbage Patch Kids and Jim Henson Designs, sought bankruptcy protection in Manhattan.
(The Daily Bankruptcy Review and DBR Small Cap are daily newsletters with comprehensive coverage and analysis of emerging and in-progress insolvencies and turnarounds. For a two-week trial to DBR, click here. For DBR SC click here.)
Even as the economy picks up steam, many of the nation's malls and shopping centers are suffering a hangover due to changing consumer habits and the fallout from a massive building boom, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Dish Network Corp.'s winning bid for Blockbuster Inc. could put Charlie Ergen's satellite-TV provider on a path to compete with Netflix Inc., WSJ says.
WSJ reports on the plight of the nation's struggling small banks, whose owners and directors are increasingly coming under fire from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and investors if their banks fail.
Forbes strips away some of the hype and secrecy surrounding Lynn Tilton and Patriarch Partners and the results aren't pretty. Read more here, here and here.
A group of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. creditors including Morgan Stanley are "seriously considering" filing a third bankruptcy plan for the investment bank, reports Reuters.
Borders Group Inc. presented a restructuring plan to its creditors on Wednesday that promised publishers and landlords a sleeker, more efficient company poised to emerge successfully from bankruptcy through increased online sales and revamped stores, according to DealBook.
Avenue Capital's Marc Lasry is now the chairman of Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc., the Press of Atlantic City reports.


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They say "ask and you shall receive." Well, we asked … and it looks like we are getting what we want.
Guy Oseary, Madonna's hunky Twitter-phile manager, took to the social net this morning to respond to a Madge fan championing "Turn Up the Radio" as the next single from MDNA, saying the song "is feeling like the next single."
Now, we've been pushing for "Radio" to be a single since, well, before MDNA even came out, so this is music to our ears! At the time, we posited that Madonna was knowingly waiting until early summer to give the track an official single release because it's a perfect warm weather tune. The calculated perfectionism of some of Madonna's club jams can leave you feeling a little chilly, but that's not the case with "Radio." During our little pre-release listening party, I scribbled the words "effervescent" and "happy" in my notes.
The track has a propulsive energy that just feels so authentic and alive. It's a big, anthemic dance-pop wonder with glittery synths and fun lyrics. In short, it's a perfect single to reignite interest in MDNA before Madonna hits the road for her world tour.
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The conviction and sentencing of a travel scam artist is bringing some much needed attention to scams targeting travelers.
Mitchell Chirchick is headed to prison, but his victims are still out thousands of dollars. Prosecutors said Chirchick and his company, CEI Sports, collected about $350,000 from victims across the country last year, but never delivered on promised travel packages to the Pro Bowl in Honolulu. Chirchick was sentenced to at least eight years behind bars, but that's after he serves time in federal prison for mail fraud.
A travel agent from Greenville has some advice. "You need to probably call the Better Business Bureau and the chamber of commerce in the town the company is in,," Richard Rados said. "Make sure they have a street address instead of a post office box."
Rados also has that familiar advice, "If it's too good to be true, it probably is."


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Loren from Beetnik Aesthetics has been having some amazing sales as of late. Just the other day, I picked up a Beetnik Aesthetics tee for $5 via a Twitter sale he had going on. If you're not following Loren from Beetnik Aesthetics on Twitter then get on it! Back to the sale, for one week and only and in celebration of Earth Day, Beetnik Aesthetics is offering Paint Your Momma for just $12, half off the regular price of $24. Great deal and awesome T-Shirt!
Beetnik Aesthetics is also holding a release party in celebration of landing in its first retail store, Board Boutique in Champaign, IL. Here's the information for the release party: Â
If you live in the Champaign/Urbana, IL area, be sure to stop by  Board Boutique this Saturday (April 25th) from 7-8 pm to celebrate the retail release of Beetnik Aesthetics!  Expect some good times, cool people, and a raffle for free t-shirts. Â


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Video: Deputies Investigate Possible Link Between Two Cases
Greensboro, NC -- Guilford County Sheriff's deputies are investigating whether there may be a connection between a missing persons case and a body found on Thurston Avenue in Greensboro Wednesday afternoon.
Colonel Randy Powers with the Guilford County Sheriff's Office said Winfred Scott Simpson filed a missing persons report for his wife, Retha, on March 23. According to Powers, Winfred said he last saw his wife on March 19, after the two had a fight.
A crime scene unit from the Sheriff's Office investigated the Simpon home on Stonypointe Drive in Guilford County Wednesday and Thursday.
On Wednesday, a worker at a nearby business found a woman's body on a trail along Buffalo Creek near the 3000 block of Thurston Ave in Greensboro.
Police are waiting for more information from the medical examiner's office on the cause of death, age, and race of the victim.
Capt. Janice Rogers with Greensboro Police told WFMY News 2 because of the suspicious nature of the death, the department is ruling it a homicide case.
Greensboro police are not saying there is any connection between the homicide case they're investigating and the Retha Simpson case.
Chip Williams, who recently started working at a company on Thurston Avenue, said he took a walk on his lunch break to enjoy the nice weather Wednesday. It was his first ever walk on the trail when he said he made the discovery.
"I saw a garbage bag with some charred remains and embers and a broken vase and I swear I saw a human leg sticking out of the bag," Williams said. "It was right next to the path, it was very close by, it's almost like somebody wanted it to be discovered."
Capt. Rogers declined to comment on the condition of the woman's body.
People who work near the trail said they're thinking about their safety.
"My coworkers have recommended that I never come back here again, which may be some good advice," Williams said Thursday.
"It just makes you want to watch your p's and q's, watch your step a little bit. Sometimes we think we're safe with the multiple businesses back here. A lot of us come in after hours and on the weekends sometimes. We're probably going to stop doing that now," said Jessica Welch, who works near the trail.
"I don't think our folks out there have any reason to feel like they're in harm's way. I do believe that this is probably an isolated event," Rogers said.
Rogers said by this time last year, the department had already recorded five homicides. She said violent crime is currently down across the board.
"We're doing something right," said Rogers. "We feel like maybe some of our crime suppression is working. We have a tactical street enforcement team that works very closely with us. We have different concepts that we've put into place to try to reduce crime."
Police were in the area again Thursday to look for clues.
If you have any information about this incident, you're asked to call Crimestoppers at 373-1000 or the Criminal Investigations Division at 373-2255.
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LONDON: Roger Federer celebrated his record-breaking 40th victory at the ATP Tour Finals by taking a trip down memory lane as the Swiss star recalled his breakthrough performances at the season-ending event.
Federer's 6-3, 6-1 win over Janko Tipsarevic at London's O2 Arena on Tuesday kicked off his bid for a seventh Tour Finals title in suitably emphatic fashion and shattered Ivan Lendl's record of 39 career match wins at the tournament in the process.
The 31-year-old now holds the records for both match wins and titles in the prestigious competition and the landmark achievement triggered a bout of nostalgia from Federer during his post-match press conference.
Asked if he could recall his first taste of the Tour Finals, Federer instantly named all the details of his maiden appearance at the event, a 6-3, 6-4 win over Spain's Juan Carlos Ferrero in 2003 when it was called the Masters Cup and staged in Shanghai.
"I remember being extremely excited having qualified so when I played Juan Carlos, who was sort of my age, I was very excited," Federer said.
"That was a big moment for me because I was hoping to do well and increase my ranking. That's exactly what it did. I think I finished sixth in the world that year. I have really great memories from that tournament."
Federer clinched the first three of his 40 Tour Finals victories that year before losing to Lleyton Hewitt in the semi-finals, but he had to wait only 12 months to win the title for the first time.
By now the event was held in Houston and Federer spoiled hopes of an American celebration by defeating Andy Roddick in the semi-finals and Andre Agassi in the final.
"That was obviously a huge breakthrough for me because I thought I was in the toughest group with (David) Nalbandian, Ferrero and Agassi, all three baseline players," Federer said.
"It's like the worst situation for me because I used to like to come in, keep the rallies short.
"I just lost to Nalbandian at the US Open before that, but I decided that I'll try to play him from the baseline and see if it works. Next thing you know, I was beating Agassi in the final as well.
"That gave me an amazing confidence. It was definitely one of the big tournaments for me, turning it around, playing much better from the baseline than I actually thought I could."
While Federer is still going strong at 31, many of his peers from those early appearances in the Tour Finals have long since retired, with the likes of Roddick and Ferrero also hanging up their racquets this year.
Federer, who won his 17th Grand Slam title this year, has no plans to quit just yet, but he respects those who decide to bow out before age withers their talent.
"My first feeling is I'm a bit sad because I love watching them play. They could easily still play the tour today," he said.
"The likes of Andy and Juan Carlos only just retired. It's just not what they want to be doing any longer. They decide to hang up the racquets. I respect that in a big way.
"I always wish them all the best because there is a life after tennis. There must be.
"I like those two guys, and other guys that came from my generation as well, who have marked the sport, motivated me, admired me, crushed some dreams of mine.
"I always feel sad when I have to do the video message for a player when he retires.
"It's not really what I want to do, but I'm happy because I know it might mean a lot to them."
Meanwhile, Spain's David Ferrer extending his winning run to 11 matches with a hard-fought 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 victory over Juan Martin del Potro at the ATP Tour Finals late on Tuesday.
Ferrer arrived at London's O2 Arena in the best form of his life after winning his first ATP 1000 event, the highly-regarded tournaments which are just one level down from a Grand Slam, at the Paris Masters on Sunday.
The 30-year-old's triumph in Paris came a week after he won the Valencia Open and he walked onto court against del Potro with a Tour-best 72 match wins, as well as seven ATP titles, to his name over the last year.
Ferrer had to dig deep to maintain that fine form, but he was able to do just that as he subdued former US Open champion del Potro in two hours and 16 minutes to secure a victory in his opening Group B match at the season-ending tournament.
The world number five, who finished as Tour Finals runner-up in 2007, had demolished del Potro in straights sets in their last meeting at Wimbledon earlier this year, but he found it much tougher this time.
With the first set wrapped up with the minimum fuss, Ferrer tried to finish off del Potro early in the second, but the Argentine showed impressive grit as he saved four break points in the third game.
That was a vital show from del Potro, who then broke en route to winning the second set.
Ferrer wrapped up the match winning 6-4 in the third set.


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The Asus Eee pad slider is not yet on the market, only a few is available in countries such as Taiwan. The tablet comes with Android 3.1 Honeycomb, but Asus had promised that it will immediately give an update to Android 3.2. And indeed, the update on Android 3.2 can now be downloaded from Asus website. It is the "WW" version, which stands for "world". German version of Eee pad sliders can start probably nothing with the update, as they were too heavily customized. But from Asus, we know already now that the updates seem surprisingly fast, so we will certainly also have Android 3.2, when the tablet is published in Germany. Asus will introduce the Eee pad slider on 15 September at a press conference for the German market.


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Bechstein at the Wigmore Hall II
Fauré's music radiates such a wonderful fin de siècle touch, and the acoustics of the Wigmore Hall suit chamber music so well, that the first concert of the series conjured up an impression that the world-famous venue built by Carl Bechstein in 1901 had been waiting for the return of a Bechstein piano. On 18 March 1908, Gabriel Fauré personally premiered some of his works, together with the singer "Madame Jeanne Raunay", at what was then "Bechstein Hall, 36 & 38 Wigmore Street".
The Fauré Project gathers the crème de la crème of French chamber musicians (by age, they are the children and grandchildren of the maestro's pupils) around a C. Bechstein D 282 concert grand piano to play selected works by Gabriel Fauré. The fact that the artists chose the same instrument to record a CD set of the composer's complete chamber music that was awarded several prizes is certainly worth mentioning.
During the first of the three concerts, the pianists Nicholas Angelich and Michel Dalberto, accompanied by Gérard Caussé (viola), Renaud Capuçon (violin) and Gautier Capuçon (cello), brilliantly interpreted the Violin Sonata No. 2 op. 108, the Piano Trio op. 120, the Cello Sonata op. 109 and the Piano Quartet No1 op. 15. The enchanting sound of the strings perfectly harmonised with the colourful, lively and richly nuanced voice of the Bechstein. The audience in the nearly sold out venue visibly shared Angelich's and Dalberto's enthusiasm for the wonderful C. Bechstein grand piano.
The concert was broadcast live on BBC Radio 3. You can listen to the recording of it during the next few days at http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01s35qs.
Further information on the Fauré-Bechstein Tour is available at http://bechstein.com/en/meta-header/press/pressearchiv/press-releases/dalberto-and-bechstein-on-tour.html.
The ensemble will give two more concerts at the Wigmore Hall on 2 and 4 May. The closing concert of the tour, in Bonn on 6 May, will be recorded by WDR and broadcast on 11 June 2013 at 8:05 p.m. in the programme WDR 3 Konzert.


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Vermeil Plating:
Pronounced "vermay," vermeil is an electroplating process in which 14K gold or higher is coated over sterling silver. Officially designated by the jewelry industry, items may only be sold as vermeil if they have a minimum thickness of 100 millionths of an inch (2.5 microns) of gold over the silver. Regular gold plating is less than 2.5 microns.
The "vermeil" technique of plating sterling silver with gold originated in France in the 1750s. It differs from "gold filled" or "gold plated" in terms of the thickness or thinness of the microns over sterling silver. "Gold filled" pieces have a much thicker layer, between 15 and 45 microns, which is mechanically bonded to the base metal with heat and pressure. Vermeil is a more expensive version of "gold plated". It does not wear off as quickly as gold plating does. However, over time, vermeil wears off and therefore will require re-plating.
Gold/Platinum Embraced Silver or Bronze:
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Analog-Digital Display (ana-digi): Watch that shows the time by means of hour and minute hands (analog display) as well as by numbers (digital display).
Arabic Numerals: Popular counterpart to Roman numerals consisting of 1,2,3, etc; Became popular during the 18th century and typically allow for more space on the dial for complications.
ATM: Commonly used measurement in water resistance; Stands for "atmospheres" or the amount of pressure a watch can withstand before leaking; One atmosphere is equal to 10 meters of water pressure.
Automatic Movement: Type of movement where the mainspring is wound via the movement of one's own arm; Movement of the arm causes the rotor to rotate, which in turn winds the mainspring; Similar to mechanical movements, except winding is not manual.
Bezel: Retaining ring surrounding the case and securing the crystal; Sometimes incorporates unidirectional or ratcheting movements, as well as additional benefits such as chapter markers.
Case: Timepiece's container; Protects the movement from dust, dampness and injury; Common case shapes are round, tonneau, rectangular and square.
Chronograph: Timepiece capable of both timekeeping and stopwatch functions; Chronographs are a unique and valued complication due to their ability to measure increments of time.
Chronometer: High-precision timepiece that has been tested and is certified to meet precision standards; Chronometer watches often come with certificates indicating their certified status.
Complication: Any feature added to the timepiece that does not indicate hours, minutes or seconds. Popular complications include chronographs, tachymeters, date windows and exhibition backs.
Crown: Small, cap-like device located on the side of a case that allows the user to set time or manually wind watch.
Crystal: Transparent cover on a watch face that gives view of the dial; Sapphire and mineral are the most common crystals used today.
Date Window: Reveals the numeric day of a given month.
Deployant: Type of clasp that keeps the closing mechanism hidden, creating an uninterrupted look for your bracelet or strap.
Dial: Plate beneath the crystal showcasing the timepiece's features; Sometimes referred to as the face of a timepiece, the dial indicates hours, minutes and seconds, as well as complications such as date windows and sub-dials.
Dual Deployant: Similar to a deployant clasp, except it uses two hinges to fasten or open, as opposed to one.
Dual Time Zone: Timepiece that simultaneously gives time in two time zones.
Exhibition case: Unique complication wherein a crystal is implemented into the case back, allowing view of the timepiece's movement.
Greenwich Mean Time: Refers to the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, England where mean time is kept; Located at the prime meridian of the world, GMT is thought of as "the world's time".
Jewels: International term referring to the rubies, sapphires or other gemstones used as bearings in a watch movement; These bearings are set to reduce friction in a movement and help the delicate parts of the movement work smoothly and with great precision.
Mechanical Movement: Type of movement where the winding crown is used to power the movement; Needs to be manually wound after an elapsed period of time; Sometimes accompanied by a exhibition back to display its old-fashioned sensibilities.
Mineral Crystal: Technical term for glass; Standard crystal used in timepieces today.
Minute Repeater: Timepiece that sounds hours, quarters and minutes as requested.
Moon Phase: Complication on a timepiece that displays the various stages of the moon; Stages include new moon, first quarter, full moon and last quarter.
Mother-of-Pearl: Dial material that has been cultivated from the inside of certain shells; Provides an iridescent surface and gives timepieces a rich aesthetic.
Movement: Assembly making up the principal elements and mechanisms of a watch or clock; Includes the winding and setting mechanism, the mainspring, the train, the escapement and the regulating elements.
Perpetual Calendar: Complication that exhibits the days in a Gregorian calendar, the most common calendar used today; Automatically adjusts to months with different amounts of days in them.
Power Reserve: Time a watch will continue running based on the movement's residual winding of its mainspring; In quartz and digital watches, this can also refer to the amount of energy left in the battery.
Push Button Dual Deployant: Similar to deployant clasps, with the addition of two small hidden push buttons that spring your clasp open.
Quartz Movement: Most common type of movement used in modern timepieces; Vibrating at a high frequency and placed under an electric current, quartz movements provide accurate time without the need to wind.
Repeater: Complex watch mechanism that sounds hours, quarters or minutes, or repeats them on request; Originally designed to help the wearer to tell the time in the dark.
Retrograde: Hour, minute, second or calendar hand that moves across a scale and resets to zero at the end of its cycle.
Sapphire Crystal: High-end crystal that adds greater value to a timepiece; The only natural substance able to harm a sapphire crystal is a diamond.
Skeletonization: Cutting away unnecessary metal from the movement to allow the wearer to actually see through the movement; Any part that is not needed is carved out, leaving only the movement's skeleton.
Subdial: Smaller dials located on the main dial of a timepiece; Used to measure seconds, minutes or days.
Tachymeter: Popular complication that measures distance based on speed; Typically located along the outer rim of a dial.
Water resistant: Watches described as simply "water resistant" can handle light moisture, such as a rainstorm or splashes from a sink, but they should not be completely submerged in water for any length of time; A commonly used measurement in water resistance is ATM, which stands for "atmospheres" or the amount of pressure a watch can withstand before leaking. Sapphire:
An ancient Persian legend states the Earth rests on a gigantic sapphire that gives its blue reflection to the sky. The most popular colors for sapphires range from light blue to a blue that appears black. Hence, the name was derived from the Latin form of the Greek word for blue, "sapphirus." Bright daylight makes most sapphires shine more vividly than the somewhat muted artificial light. So the most highly cherished color for blue sapphires is not the darkest blue, but a deep and satiated blue, which even in dim, artificial light remains to appear blue.
While sapphires are best known for being velvety blue, it was decided long ago to consider all gemstones of the mineral family corundum to be sapphires. Non-blue sapphires are termed "fancy" and can be nearly any color, including yellow, green, white/colorless, pink, orange, brown, purple, golden and even black. Red corundum is the exception, however, and was given the special name of "ruby." Since pink is really just a light red, the International Colored Gemstone Association has resolved to consider light shades of the red hue to be included in the category ruby, as it is too difficult to legislate where red ends and pink begins. In practice, however, pink shades of corundum are known as either pink ruby or pink sapphire. All sapphires rank a 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, second only to diamonds in hardness.
There are a great number of varieties of sapphire, many of which are quite rare and highly sought-after in the gemstone market. A rare orange-pink variety, known as padparadscha, can be even more valuable than blue sapphire. Pronounced PAD-PA-RAD-SHAH, the name comes from the Sinhalese word for lotus blossom. Endowed with both pink and orange color components, its hues range from pastels to fiery shades. Padparadscha sapphires are usually heat treated to improve and intensify their color, while the color of untreated stones will fade over time. An untreated padparadscha sapphire that has faded will return to its original pinkish-orange color, however, if exposed to sunlight for about an hour.
Another rare variety of sapphire is known as the color-changing sapphire. This stone exhibits different colors in different light. In natural light, color-changing sapphire is blue, but in artificial light, it is violet.
For experts and connoisseurs, the Kashmir-color is considered the most beautiful and valuable shade. It features a pure and intensive blue, which is enhanced by a fine, silky gloss. Its color does not change in artificial light, but remains intense with a deep, velvety sheen. Setting the standard for the color of top-quality sapphires, Kashmir sapphires were found in 1880 after an avalanche. They were intensely mined for only eight years until the source was depleted. The Burma-color is also considered especially valuable, ranging from rich royal blue to deep cornflower blue. Ceylon sapphires are prized as well for the luminosity and brilliance of their light to medium blue color.
There is a translucent variety of sapphire, called star sapphire, which displays a six-point star when cut into a smooth domed cabochon. The mineral rutile is embedded in an asterisk-shape within the stone, causing light to reflect in a phenomenon called "asterism." Six- or twelve-ray stars appear to magically glide across the surface of the stones as they are moved. Star sapphires and rubies are expensive rarities and should always display the stars exactly in the center of the gem. Value is influenced by the intensity of the body color and the strength and sharpness of the star. The star stone is said to be the home of each person's angel, who lives there in contentment with the sapphire's spirit.
The stone is mined in many parts of the world. The oldest sapphire mines are situated in Ceylon, today called Sri Lanka, where gemstones were mined in ancient times. Most blue sapphires today come from Thailand or Australia, but sapphires from Kashmir and Myanmar (formerly Burma) are considered the most rare and highly prized. Sapphires are readily available in sizes of up to 2.00ct, but gems weighing 5.00-10.00ct are not unusual. The cushion-cut Logan Sapphire from Sri Lanka weighs an astounding 423.00ct and can be seen at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. There is also a 258.00ct stone set in the Russian crown, which is kept in the Diamond Fund in Moscow.
Because the gem has long symbolized sincere love and enduring faithfulness, blue sapphires are often given in engagement rings to express commitment and loyalty. Many women throughout the world decide on the blue stone for their engagement rings, as the gem also represents truth, friendship, harmony and consistency. Sapphire blue has become a color related to anything permanent and reliable, making it an ideal stone to symbolize the promise of marriage.
Often referred to as "Gem of the Heavens," sapphire also symbolizes a noble soul. It is September's birthstone and is traditionally given as 5th and 45th wedding anniversary gifts. Star sapphires are given for the 65th anniversary. The color sapphire-blue is known for representing clarity and competence. In fact, the first computer to ever declare victory over a chess grandmaster and world champion was named "Deep Blue."
Sapphires have been associated with magical powers throughout the ages. The Greeks identified white sapphires with Apollo and the oracles at Delphi used them to tap into the subconscious and super conscious. During the Middle Ages, sapphires symbolized the tranquility of the heavens and wearing them was thought to bring peace, happiness and purity of the soul. The color blue became the symbol of the union between a priest and the heavens, so sapphires came to be adorned on the rings of bishops. Soldiers wore them to prevent capture by enemies and kings wore the gemstone to defend against harm and put themselves in divine favor. This supposed "divine favor" is why sapphires were often the gemstone of choice for high priests and royalty throughout history. In fact, the British Crown Jewels contain a number of notable sapphires.
Today, sapphires are still believed to hold special powers. The stone is said to provide healing properties for mental illness and depression. It can be considered an aid to psycho kinesis, telepathy and clairvoyance, while providing spiritual enlightenment and inner peace. White sapphires, like diamonds, are considered the guardians of love, enhancing it and ensuring fidelity in marriage. The most powerful type of the gem is said to be the star sapphire. They are believed to protect against negative energy and have a calming effect that allows the mind to experience tranquility, joy and clear thinking.
Chrome diopside, also called Russian diopside, offers an intense forest green color. Because it is the most affordable gemstone with a pure, rich green color, many jewelry designers predict chrome diopside will be the world's leading emerald substitute by the end of the decade. It is mostly available in smaller sizes, with the rare larger sizes becoming much more expensive and too dark. A 26.17ct oval cut chrome diopside may be the largest known example of the faceted stone, but there is also a 25.33ct stone that is brighter and more intense in color.
Chrome diopside is relatively soft, with a hardness of 5.5 on the Mohs Scale. Mostly mined in Yakutia and Siberia, the liberalization of the economy of the former Soviet Union has made chrome diopside more available, and more popular, than ever before.
Stainless Steel
Stainless steel, also called corrosion resistant steel, is a steel alloy with added iron and chromium. The metal is low maintenance, rust-resistant, durable, highly lustrous and extremely hygienic, making it ideal for items such as cookware, knives, surgical instruments, jewelry and watches.
The nearly-indestructible and masculine nature of stainless steel is appealing for many jewelry styles. It has a similar appearance to platinum and polishes to a glistening sheen. Any scratches that may occur from day to day wear can be easily buffed away without endangering the piece. Unlike traditional gold, silver or platinum jewelry, stainless steel jewelry is not poured into molds, but is usually hand-cut from a solid piece of steel, leaving no seams or weak spots. With stainless steel, your jewelry will last a lifetime.
Stainless steel was first recognized in France in 1821 by metallurgist Pierre Berthier. He realized the iron-chromium alloys maintained resistance from acids and recommended their use in cutlery. After several corrosion-resistance related discoveries and patents in Europe and the United States, Harry Brearley in England discovered a modern blend of stainless steel alloy. When it was announced by The New York Times in January of 1915, he was officially credited with the invention of this impressive modern metal.
The great imposter of gemstone history, many famous rubies have been found to actually be red spinels. Perhaps the most famous of which is the Black Prince's Ruby. Once worn by Henry V on his battle helmet, this 170.00ct red spinel is now set in the British Imperial State Crown. Another famous misidentification is the Timur Ruby, a 352.00ct red spinel now owned by Queen Elizabeth. This particular stone is engraved with the names of the Mughal emperors who previously owned it.
History is unclear whether these mistaken identities were merely accidents or clever substitutions of rubies for the less valuable spinels by dishonest jewelers. In Burma, spinel was recognized as a separate gem species in 1587, but the masquerade lasted for hundreds of years after that in most other countries.
Spinel carries a considerable amount of worth not only based on its history, but due to its brilliance and wide range of spectacular colors. When interpreted by the Greek, the word "spinel" means "spark" in reference to its beautiful sparkle. In addition to red, it can be found in shades of pink, purple, green, brown or black. An exceptional color from Burma is a vivid hot pink with an orange undertone. Spinel can also come in a beautiful blue hue, sometimes called cobalt spinel, but this color is quite rare.
The most beautiful colors of the stone are mined in Myanmar (formerly Burma), but spinels are also found in Sri Lanka, Tanzania and Russia. They have a hardness of 7.5-8.0 on the Mohs Scale and are traditionally given as a 22nd wedding anniversary gift.
A selection of our jewelry is made of sterling palladium alloy. Palladium is a member of the platinum group of precious metals. By replacing a portion of the copper content used in standard sterling silver with palladium, this proprietary formula renders a precious metal with superior performance attributes. Sterling palladium is five times more tarnish-resistant than standard sterling silver and has strength similar to that of 14K gold.
Palladium has been used as a precious metal in jewelry since 1939, originally as an alternative to platinum for making white gold. Its naturally white color requires no rhodium plating. Additionally, palladium is proportionally much lighter than platinum and is ideal for use in heavier gemstone jewelry. It is a more expensive alloy than nickel, but it seldom causes the allergic reactions that nickel alloy can.
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Maru, the World famous cat is back. The owner of Maru, YouTube user mugumogu has uploaded a new video Two different boxes and cats – Many Boxes and Maru 2. Nothing is impossible for this overweight male Scottish Fold of Japan, who keeps on trying different boxes.
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This in from MTV News producer (and lo-fi punk born-again) CJ Smith:
We just put up a special piece (like a Christmas special?) on the wave of punk bands doing it lo-fi these days. What can I say? It was a flimsy excuse to hang with LA's No Age, Columbus' Times New Viking and Psychedelic Horses***, Memphis' Jay Reatard, and Detroit's Tyvek. But there was so much more I wished we could have included from even more locales — from Portland's awesome up-and-comers Eat Skull, France's barrier-breaking Cheveu, Brooklyn's beautiful Vivian Girls, and many others.
This just goes to show how strong this movement really is: once I got into it, it consumed me and changed my perception to the point where I don't really want to listen to much else. [Ed: There is a pill for that.]
So I've got something for you: a very cool mixtape using the awesome music site Muxtape — which is probably one of the most amazing sites for music sharing (in this case, mixtape-sharing) to come along in quite some time. You simply upload music to your computer, set the track order, and bang! You've got your very own mixtape and web address that you can send to others to rock out.
So here's my attempt at doing our lo-fi punk piece justice, in mixtape form. Just please make sure to listen as directed. The instructions are sooooo complicated.


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Quad Communities SSA #47 Established
After months of community planning, Quad Communities Special Service Area #47 was approved by City Council on September 8, 2008.
Special Service Area #47 is charged with the responsibility of using this economic development tool to assist in cleaning, beautifying and revitalizing the Cottage Grove and 47th Street Retail Corridors.Advisory Commissioners typically review budgets and contracts that help to better the retail corridor of Quad Communities.
Quad Communities Development Corporation, the Sole Service Provider, is currently accepting Advisory Commissioner applications to fill the non-paid role of appropriating SSA funds.
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As the title states, I am well aware that it is incredibly early to even start think about fantasy basketball. Even more so considering the finals ended only a few weeks ago. Having said all this, it has been through many years of experience that I feel, if you want to recruit the best leagues, looking for owners early usually makes for a much more competitive season. The kind of owners that are willing to open up discussions and consider leagues in July are very serious and competitive owners. That is exactly what I am trying to compile for an inaugural H2H category league for the upcoming season. As it stands I have about four to nine solid owners who are definitely in, like myself they have been playing at least 5 years or better. I kindly ask that if you have not been playing this long that you respectfully do not respond to this post, with all due respect. Looking to put together 16 teams in a snake draft format using the following scoring categories:
Points- Assists- Rebounds- FGP%- FTP% -3PT%-3PM- Blocks- Steals- a**/TO's-Double Doubles. Here are the full settings for the league: http://games.espn.go...gs?leagueId=249
Free agency will be based on FAAB and will run three times a week on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. $100 per team budget.
This will be a pretty decent amount of $125 per owner and prizes will be paid out to the top three in percentages of 60/30/10. Also, the top team in their division will earn $150. The money will be secured by league safe, I feel that's the most efficient source for holding the leagues purse. Obviously it is way too early for any type of money to be deposited at this point. Once again I just ask that your verbal commitment is a solid one and when the league gets rolling you kindly keep your word.
Trading will be based on a football like challenge system where each team has one challenge per year. If they feel the trade is extremely lopsided or collusive(which in my 10 years of running leagues, I can confidently say has never happened), then they are allowed to option the trade up for review by the league. If half the league deems the trade unworthy or worth, then it is so. That owner will then lose his challenge for the remainder of the year. Trades will be instantly transacted otherwise.
Draft- Snake draft as of now, though, the league will vote on this matter when it is filled. Would like to draft as close to opening day as possible, which opens on Tuesday, the 28th of October this year. I am thinking of drafting on Sunday, the 26th at 9pm eastern time. Draft positions will be determined by fftoolbox random draft generator one month before, so teams can get ample time for research.
Roster wise there will be only six starters per night and six more on the bench to complete the roster total at 12. It will consist of 1pg/1sg/1sf/1pf/1c/1u- Please do not overlook this. It may seem small but with 16 teams I assure you it is not a shallow league by any means. All rosters are to be set daily. There will be a maximum of 38 games per week so the unbalanced schedule of the NBA does not make it impossible for all teams to be on a level playing field every week. All teams will have one DL spot in which that team will have 24 hours to either activate that player or drop after his first start.
Keepers- Each team will have to keep a mandatory amount of six players for the upcoming season. This does not have to be compliant with each position, any combination of six will do.
Playoffs- Six teams- The four teams who win their division will enter the playoffs. Also, the two other owners with the best records after will receive a playoff birth.
Once again I ask only the most seasoned and successful owners to respond. I know it sounds d-baggish or arrogant, though, I truly am only trying to compile the most competitive owners, who will bring it at a high level. Please send any emails of interest or questions firstname.lastname@example.com. Adding a little background history in your email would really help to gain a sense of experience so it's easier to base a decision.
Early Start- 16 Team League.
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5 spots left.......
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4 spots left.
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Going to re-post this as a new thread so I can update the information regarding the league.


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Watney Unveils 2012-13 Schedule
Head men's golf coach Mike Watney released the 2012-13 schedule.
Nick Watney Invitational, Sept. 29-30, 2014. Photos by Geoff Thurner, Copyright 2014
Nick Watney Invitational, Sept. 29-30, 2014. Photos by Geoff Thurner, Copyright 2014
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2013-14 (Junior): Competed in the Fresno State Classic ... recorded a 86.67 scoring average over three rounds ... posted a low 83 at the Fresno State Classic (89-88-83--260) ... finished the Fresno State Classic in 90th place ... awarded Leadership Award.
2012-13 (Sophomore): Competed in one tournament ... recorded a 78.00 scoring average ... carded a low round 77 at the Fresno State Lexus Classic (79-78-77-234).
Clovis West HS: Lettered three years in golf ... involved in student leadership and Inter-School Council ... as a senior, named to the All-Valley team ... had a scoring average of 74.2 ... team won the Tri-River Athletic Championship and were runners-up in the Valley Championship ... as a junior, earned All-Valley distinctions ... had a scoring average of 74.6 ... team won both TRAC and Area Championships ... as a sophomore, named Rookie of the Year ... team finished first in the Valley Championships.
Personal: Born in Clovis, Calif. ... parents are Karen and Kevin Sweeney ... has an older brother, Beau ... father was a starting quarterback for the Bulldogs and drafted by the Dallas Cowboys where he played for two years ... brother played football at Cal and Cornell and cousins Nate Fellner and Kyle Negrete played football at Washington and USC, respectively ... grandfather, Jim Sweeney, coached for the Bulldogs from 1976-77 and 1980-1996 and totaled 143 wins, the most in program history ... hobbies include fishing, hunting, skiing, hanging out with friends, going to the lake ... favorite athlete is his father because of his hard work and success off the field ... biggest athletic thrill was winning the Valley Championship in 2009 ... most admires his brother and parents because of their leadership and support ... also recruited by Washington State ... chose to attend Fresno State because of the great golf program and Coach Watney.
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Or semi-perfect, if you don't want rice noodles in your diet. Feel free to leave them out of the recipe. I often make stir-fries without them.
I didn't intend to write a post about a stir-fry. I was simply minding my own business, making myself some lunch. But it turned out so pretty and delicious, that I decided to replicate the dish the next day and jot down the exact recipe.
I love to make a stir-fry for lunch when I'm home alone (I work from home), but these dishes don't find their way to my blog. One reason is that I make them up as I go along. I usually include chicken breast, and add to it whatever vegetables I happen to have in the house, and seasonings that I think will go well with it. Each stir-fry is a variation on a theme.
I tend to make enough just for myself, or maybe myself and my daughter or one guest. When you prepare a stir-fry for one person, it's quick and easy. For two, it's still not too bad. But for larger groups of people, it starts to be a lot of work, and I'd rather prepare something else. Think about it, when you make a pot roast, the work is pretty much the same whether it's a small roast or a large one. But with a stir-fry the work increases dramatically since you have to chop up lots more ingredients.
If you're less experienced with stir fries, then prepare all the ingredients before you start cooking. I tend to prepare the first few ingredients I'll need and then cut or grate the next thing I need while I stir-fry. This makes it quick, but hectic.
Rice noodles
Rice noodles don't take long to cook, and the exact time will depend on the size and brand of noodle you buy. Since you're cooking them while you're stir frying, remember to check for readiness from time to time by taking out a noodle, letting it cool for a few seconds, and biting into it to see if it's done (please don't throw a noodle at the wall. Why do people do that?).
Arrowroot is the original thickener used in Chinese cooking. It's often replaced by cornstarch in the West. Cornstarch does the trick just as well, but I prefer to use organic arrowroot since any corn product is very likely to be produced from GMO (genetically modified organism) corn. And corn is a grain too, not a vegetable, so not paleo, if we're getting technical.
Stir-frying is more convenient in a wok, but the lack of a wok shouldn't stop you. I need a new wok, so I actually made this particular stir fry in a large, deep pan.
Writing up this recipe, I see how many stages there are and it looks daunting. In actual fact, once you're used to stir-frying, it isn't complicated and doesn't take long at all (unless you're making a large quantity). Yes, lots of steps, but they are simple steps and each one takes a short amount of time.
Perfect Paleo Stir-Fry
Makes 1 large portion
2 tbsp. of coconut oil
2 cloves of garlic (thinly sliced)
1 inch ginger (finely grated)
2-3 green (spring) onions (sliced into long slivers)
1 carrot (coarsely grated)
1 green pepper (sliced into thin, long pieces)
Rice noodles (see picture for amount)
1 chicken breast (cut against the grain into bite-sized pieces)
1 heaping tsp. arrowroot powder (or cornstarch)
1/4 cup water
2 tbsp. homemade bone broth
1 tbsp. organic, gluten-free soy sauce
A few drops of toasted sesame oil
Let's Cook!
- Put a pot with a bit of salt to boil and make sure your rice noodles are handy. Later, when the water has boiled, pop the noodles in and give it a stir.
- Heat 2 tbsp. coconut oil in a wok or large pan.
- Add the sliced garlic and grated ginger to the wok and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
- Add the green onion and stir-fry 1 more minute.
- Add the carrot and stir-fry about a minute. You want it just barely cooked, not limp and soggy. Remove the vegetable mixture to a bowl and set aside.
- Reminder to put the noodles in the boiling water.
- Add another 2/3 tbsp. of coconut oil to the wok.
- When the oil is very hot, add the green pepper and stir-fry for 1 minute.
- Add just a few drops of soy sauce, reduce the heat and cover for a minute or two, stirring occasionally. This is just to make sure the green peppers soften enough. It's ready when it is a bit soft but still has some crunch. Add them to the other veggies and set aside.
- Heat a ½ tbsp. of coconut oil, then add the pieces of chicken breast and stir-fry. I found that the chicken got some color from the previous ingredients that were in the wok. If this doesn't happen, add a tiny amount of soy sauce. Stir-fry until just done and no more. To check, I like to cut open the biggest piece to make sure it isn't pink in the middle.
- While stir-frying the chicken, mix 1 tsp. of arrowroot in ¼ cup of cold water.
- Add all the ingredients back into the wok and mix. (Reminder: If the noodles are ready then strain them and set them aside.) Back to our wok. Push all the ingredients to the sides of the wok (or pan).
- Add the broth, soy sauce, and sesame oil to the middle of the wok (on medium heat) and stir.
- Give the arrowroot and water a stir to make sure it's well mixed, then add it to the sauce ingredients and stir. You'll immediately see it thicken – like magic! When it's at the thickness you like, push the vegetables and chicken back into the middle. Add the noodles and mix to coat with the sauce. That's it! You're done.
Love stir-fries? Try these as well!
Quick Tuna and Rice Noodle Stir-Fry
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Perhaps you overslept back in June and missed the 2012 Cincinnati Fringe Festival. Maybe you came for a night or two and caught just a few performances. Or it might be that you saw all the good stuff and just want to see some of it again. Regardless, you now have a chance to make up for it or to satisfy a fall craving for Fringe performances, thanks to the festival's presenter, Know Theatre of Cincinnati.
Circle the weekend of Sept. 19-22 on your calendar and you can catch encores of two award-winning shows, plus two favorite solo artists who are bringing some new material. The Audience Pick of the Fringe, the locally produced On Her Pillow, will be presented on Sept. 19 (7:30 p.m.) and 21 (7 p.m.); the Producers' Pick of the Fringe, The Screw You Revue from Orlando, Fla., will be presented on Sept. 21 (9:15 p.m.) and 22 (10 p.m.). Additionally, Kevin J. Thornton from Nashville (his Fringe production in June was Strange Dreamz) will present UNFRINGED on Sept. 20 (8:30 p.m.) and 22 (7 p.m.), and Tommy Nugent from Detroit (who offered American Badass in Cincy in June) returns with OCCUPY This: Tales of an Accidental Activist on Sept.
20 (7 p.m.) and 22 (8:30 p.m.).
Honour Pillow is a biracial Cincinnati native who became a model then a comedian, performing in clubs in Chicago and Las Vegas for a decade. After a bout with cancer in 2010, she came home and took up writing. The result is her show, On Her Pillow, which she performs as a solo artist.
Dewey Chaffee and Douglas McGeoch's show, The Screw You Revue, an assemblage of irreverent humor and taboo topics, explores the boundaries of human bigotry, racism and intolerance with over-the-top characters and audience interaction. They play 89-year-old Wayburn Sassy, a mouthy bigot, and his "gorgeous" girlfriend, Miss Didi Panache. (They've won "best of" awards at Fringe festivals across the U.S. and Canada.)
Kevin Thornton mixes comedic storytelling and original music that local audiences loved in 2009, 2011 and 2012. This time he's offering an hour that's unscripted and spontaneous. (He says this will be never-before-heard material — which is good news, since his 2012 show recycled several previous tales, entertaining but not so fresh.)
Tommy Nugent says he's "your basic preacher turned strip club bartender turned professional gambler turned law school drop-out turned street magician turned motivational speaker turned solo theater artiste." Mining material from his involvement in Occupy Wall Street (and Occupy Detroit in his hometown), he's created another of his idiosyncratic monologues.
Tickets are $12 for each show (just like during the Fringe), but you can also get a $40 pass for access to shows during the entire four-day run, including a performance by OTRimprov, Know's house improv team, on Sept. 19 at 9:15 p.m.
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The Oregon Small Schools Association is proud to announce Dr. Donald Kordosky as its 2015 Administrator of the Year. Kordosky received his award at the Confederation of Oregon School Administrators (COSA) Seaside Conference on the morning of Friday, June 19, 2015.
Kordosky is superintendent of the Oakridge School District and said he is humbled by being named the OSSA Administrator of the Year and knows there are many other deserving candidates. "One of the crucial things about working in a small school district is you have to put in the time outside instructional hours—during those hours, administrators need to be with teachers and kids. Our excellent teaching staff and amazing office staff all put in the hours to make Oakridge the success it is," Kordosky said.
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San Francisco is a brunch-lover's paradise (with the long lines to prove it), so it's no surprise that many of us enjoy kicking off a Sunday-morning repast with the tomatoey hangover helper known as the Bloody Mary. There are plenty of classic spots to snag one of these tasty treats in the city, from Zeitgeist to Zuni Cafe. (The Bold Italic even created a full rundown of the city's most beloved bloodies, along with diagrams of what's in 'em.) But given SF's concentration of mixology masters, the Bloody Mary recipe has remained somewhat sacrosanct: tomato juice, lemon, Worcestershire, horseradish. Experimentation? We'll save it for dinnertime, thanks.


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