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The Tiger wrestling team is rounding into pretty good shape just in time for this season's only home matches.
Fresh off their fourth-place finish at the Big-Dakota Monster in Lyman, the Tigers are starting to show their talents as a pretty good wrestling team.
Starting tomorrow in Faulkton, the Tigers (who have been entrenched in tournament wrestling) will get to wrestle nine duals over the next eight days
"We couldn't have asked for a better tournament heading into the duals," said coach Spencer Novotny. "Everyone knows we have good kids here and there, but at times wrestling can be a team sport."
This run of duals is when team wrestling becomes a part of the strategy. While each wrestler still has to do his thing, and do it all by himself, it is the final team score that provides the winner of the dual.
Novotny has one key goal for his Tigers as they shoot for a clean sweep in the dual competition.
"If we don't get pinned, we shouldn't lose a dual," said Novotny.
Three Tigers are ranked in the latest Class B rankings provided by Dakota Grappler.
Collin Jensen is ranked first in state at 220 pounds after reeling off 17 straight wins. Pay attention if someone is willing to take the mat against Jensen. His matches haven't been taking up much time lately. He only wrestled three minutes and 19 seconds in four matches at Lyman.
Lucas Martin is ranked ninth at 160 pounds and Brady Spiry is ranked ninth at 192 pounds.
Along with the top Tigers, four more Tigers have winning records and some of the youngsters are looking ready to start making a run.
Novotny said that the progression of the young kids improving and wrestling well and the veterans beating people, and beating people who are ranked higher, is a key for the Tigers as they head into dual competition.
If they continue on that line, we'll get to see Tiger dominance on Tuesday.
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Researchers are Radford University are studying the effects of stress on House Sparrows.
As recently as 20 years ago, most research was limited to laboratory rats bred in captivity and monitored through extensive handling by humans.Since House Sparrows are fairly intelligent, the research team has had some difficulty catching them. The birds seem to know to walk under the mist nets rather than fly into them.
But wild birds shaped by natural environments and observed remotely by robotic systems may provide a more nuanced picture of biological processes, Davis said.
Once Davis and his students catch some house sparrows, the birds will be transferred to a new aviary at Selu, a research and retreat center owned by Radford University.
There Davis and Selu manager Jeff Armistead have built a state-of-the art research aviary with robotic feeding and monitoring systems. It can house several hundred birds at a time, even separating them into groups so scientists can conduct different studies simultaneously.
Tiny transmitters can be injected into each bird to monitor food intake, hormone levels and other information, which can be shared online with students, faculty and other researchers.
At Selu, Davis' group will observe and analyze hormone and immunity activity in individual birds.
The study of how house sparrows deal with stress hormones may one day lead to better treatments for stress-related illnesses in humans, University of South Florida biologist Lynn "Marty" Martin said.
Martin oversees a large research laboratory devoted to the house sparrow.
Before modern civilization mitigated threats such as starvation, predator attack and exposure to extreme weather, humans evolved in environmental contexts similar to house sparrows.
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The Long, Long Night - Poem by David Burton Richardson
Dark night and deepest thought
And broken sleep and broken dream
The darkest night of tortured walk
Of darkest past and darkest talk
Demons hide like shallow Mist
And try to destroy our darkest bliss
And when that cold, bold voice of darkest thought
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It's been eight months since Steve Jobs resigned as Apple CEO and was replaced by long-time Apple veteran and operations whiz Tim Cook. Since that time, Apple's market cap has exploded as the company continued to deliver record breaking earnings without aberration.
A long standing question for Apple watchers and enthusiasts has always been - "What will Apple look like post-Steve Jobs?" Certainly, it's easy to proclaim that Apple will be a shell of itself without Jobs at the helm, but the reality is much more nuanced. Truth be told, Apple is bigger and was always bigger than Jobs. Apple has thousands of talented employees and Jobs worked hard to ensure that the leaders at Apple shared his sensibilities with respect to design, the user experience and the like.
To that end, Jobs left Apple in capable hands. Interestingly though, Jobs was quite vocal about not wanting Apple, in his absence, to fall prey to WWSD syndrome - that is, people running the company as a function of what they assume Steve Jobs would have done.
Well, not to worry. Tim Cook has masterfully kept Apple chugging along while also implementing changes that Jobs would have likely never done. For instance, a few months ago Cook instituted a charitable matching program for Apple employees wherein the mothership promised to match any charitable donations made by Apple employees. And more recently, Cook announced a dividend for Apple shareholders, something Jobs wasn't particularly bent on implementing himself.
In a recent profile on Cook that's worth reading in its entirety, Fortune's Adam Lashinsky highlights some of the other ways that Apple has changed under the Cook regime. Some of these changes have been a long time coming, while others may give people pause.
A 14-year veteran of the company, Cook is maintaining, by words and actions, most of Apple's unique corporate culture. But shifts of behavior and tone are absolutely apparent; some of them affect the core of Apple's critical product-development process. In general, Apple has become slightly more open and considerably more corporate. In some cases Cook is taking action that Apple sorely needed and employees badly wanted. It's almost as if he is working his way through a to-do list of long-overdue repairs the previous occupant (Jobs) refused to address for no reason other than obstinacy.
But in other areas, Cook is taking a decidingly anti-Jobsian approach.
Former Apple engineering VP Max Paley told Lashinsky, "It looks like it has become a more conservative execution engine rather than a pushing-the-envelope engineering engine. I've been told that any meeting of significance is now always populated by project management and global-supply management."
Paley continued, "When I was there, engineering decided what we wanted, and it was the job of product management and supply management to go get it. It shows a shift in priority."
Perhaps, but the real telltale sign will be what type of products Apple will release completely independent of Jobs' involvement. Notably, Jobs was reportedly intimately involved in the development of the iPhone 5 so we might have to wait for the iPhone 6 to see if Apple can keep its penchant for pushing the innovation envelope without any of Jobs input.
In a somewhat tantalizing tidbit, Lashinsky recounts how one Apple executive at Apple's annual Top 100 retreat was "blown away" by what he had seen, with Lashinsky hinting that the employees chosen to attend the retreat were given a glimpse of the iPhone 5 and perhaps Apple's rumored and borderline mythical HDTV.
Lastly, its also worth noting that Cook is reportedly much more approachable than Jobs.
For their part, most Apple employees seem more than satisfied with Cook. He often sits down randomly with employees in the cafeteria at lunchtime, whereas Jobs typically dined with design chief Jonathan Ive. It is a small difference that speaks volumes about how employees can expect to interact with their CEO.
And remember that Cook's satisfaction ranking as complied by Glassdoor.com came in at 97% from March 2011 through March 2012, besting Jobs' 95% employee approval ranking from 2010-2011.
Clearly, Apple under Tim Cook is a different animal than Apple under Steve Jobs. But this shouldn't be looked upon as a bad thing, but rather a confirmation that Jobs made the right call in naming Cook as his successor. With record breaking earnings and exceedingly impressive iPhone 4S and iPad sales, it's hard to find a chink in Apple's armor post-Jobs. And who knows, maybe Apple under Cook will soar to even greater heights than Jobs himself would have been able to attain.
That said, the past 8 months are certainly instructive when analyzing Apple under Tim Cook, but with some products being in the pipeline for sometimes 2-years before seeing the light of day, it might take a while longer for us to accurately ascertain the impact of Jobs' death on America's, arguably, most innovative company.


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Date of Defense 2010-03-26 Availability unrestricted AbstractAccurate short-term prediction of traffic condition on freeways and major arterials has become increasingly important because of its vital role in traffic management functions and various trip decisions. Given the dynamic nature of freeway traffic, this study proposed two stochastic model approaches, Hidden Markov Model (HMM) and One-Step Stochastic Model, for short-term traffic prediction during peak periods. The data used in the study are real-time traffic monitoring data gathered over 6 years on a 40-mile segment of Interstate-4 in Orlando, Florida. Both approaches are based on the traffic state transition probabilities. The HMM approach defines traffic states in a two dimensional space using both first and second order statistics of traffic parameters. For a sequence of traffic speed observations, the HMMs estimated the most likely corresponding traffic states sequence. Model performance was evaluated using the relative length of the distance between the predicted state and true state to the possible largest distance away from the true state in the two dimensional space. The one-step stochastic model uses traffic speed as the traffic condition indicator. The cumulative negative/positive transition probabilities and expected values were derived from the transition probabilities. The conditional expected value of the most likely transition trend is taken as the predicted speed, which is associated with a probability indicating the chance of such transition happening. The model performance was evaluated using Root Mean Square Errors (RMSE). Relatively small prediction errors were obtained for both approaches (less than 10% for HMMs and around 5 mph for One-Step Stochastic Model), and the model performance was not remarkably affected by location, travel direction, and peak period time. It is concluded that the stochastic properties are the characteristics of freeway traffic by nature and the stochastic approaches are appropriate for short-term traffic condition prediction during peak periods. Files
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The way you put your garden to bed will determine the wonders you'll see when springtime wakes it up again.
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Few people fully understand, or appreciate, the role that Maine's Warden Service plays in safeguarding the state's natural resources.
Off the beaten track but not quite off the map, Blue Hill has attracted and produced a community of artists and artisans.
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When the Maine Warden Service approached Down East last year in the hope we might consider running an article commemorating its 130th anniversary, game wardens had no idea that this magazine's editor was writing a book in which one of their number would figure prominently. In fact I had been following the work of Maine game wardens closely for more than a decade and needed no persuading. I think it surprised Colonel Joel Wilkinson that I embraced the idea.
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how they caught a cheater... The funny thing is I had already asked my boss if we wanted to cheat at this... and i was going to cheat the right way. (so it all looks natural and you dont get caught) As I dug into reverse engineering their system it turns out they used a simple GET request for voting which brings up some interesting issues. First if its a simple GET request is all you need then you can make a webpage that makes people autovote by dropping the vote url into the src of an image element (then when it tries to load the image it autovotes) you also run the risk of GoogleBot crawling and voting... this was a big problem in the early days where the "delete" link in some admin dashboard somehow was publicly crawled and everything got deleted as google crawled each delete link. Same thing happened to their system... you can see in this google query all the "Thanks for voting" messages google saw and indexed. That means that google got its say in who won the contest :) and another issue with this voting thank you page is that anything you put into the url is written directly to the page.We call that an XSS or Cross Site Scripting attack... that will let me craft urls to do all kinds of fun stuff like make you link to me or steal the login cookies to your admin section. Heres just one example of what you can do injecting stuff into a page
One way you can try and cut down on cheating is to block votes from same ip but then everyone in a office only get one vote (because they all use the same ip) This is what another contest I decided to play a little dirty in did. So how did i get around the ip based block? Proxies Proxies Proxies! after geocoding Im able to choose which proxies to use and send request in a random way so it all looks like normal traffic. You can see my blog in the site entries list i was down by hundreds and caught up in just a few hours... probably raised some flags for the people running the contest :)
So what are the takeaways?
If your running the contest
- Use a form POST to make the vote it will be harder to trigger and google wont be voting in your contest
- Geocode requests to make sure they are from the right region, this will help you detect somebody using proxies all in china
- Have some type of ip based reporting so you can try and catch big blatant offenders
If your "hacking" (or cheating) at a contest
- Sniff the http traffic so you can know how to spoof the request identically to the original
- Geocode the proxies you use and make sure they are coming from a county thats allowed to participate
- If they use a GET request to vote laugh about it and post the auto-vote url everywhere (posting to twitter will get about 20 random crawler to hit the link an vote as soon as the tweet is made)


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The pain in her side twisted suddenly upward, as if the person holding the knife in her side had tilted the handle to point the blade up. She let out a groan of pain and tried to scream, but the hand around her neck moved up to her mouth. Her breath quickened. She knew if she panicked that she could die. She had to think quickly. The knife moved toward her stomach and she immediately felt weakened as warm blood flowed from her side down her leg. She could smell her assailant. It had to be a man because it was the unmistakable smell of Old Spice.
After the murder of their mother, Rachel, Haylie, and Kayla Van Duren come home to comfort their father, Tom. But instead of the hometown they love and remember, they find a town that has changed from the way it was when they were growing up. Not only was their mother murdered, but a young girl has been kidnapped. The sisters take it upon themselves to set their hometown right and to find who killed their mother.
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The latest figures on economic performance, for the year 2012, have just been released, showing that show that the Cornish economy slipped back, and that Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly was the worst performing region of those that are given Objective One funding.
According to Mebyon Kernow's leader, Dick Cole, the briefing from Cornwall Council says: "The figures from the latest Gross Value Added (GVA) release show that GVA fell in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly in 2012 compared to 2011. The UK economy grew as did most NUTS 2 regions.
"Our position has therefore deteriorated compared to other areas. In all, six regions saw a decline in 2012 compared to 2011. The relatively good figures comparing performance in 2012 with 1999 reflect the above average growth rates in the early part of the period.
"Our total GVA in 2012 was £7bn, down 0.3% on 2011. The revised figures show that between 2010 and 2011 the Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly economy declined by 3.3% while the UK economy grew by 4.2%.
"In per capita terms, our GVA figure for 2012 was £13,036, down 1.0% on 2011. Per capita GVA is lower than it was in 2007; a characteristic shared with another four UK regions.
"When indexed against the UK per capita average in 2012, the figure for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly was 61.2%, down on the 2011 figure of 62.5%. Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly is now below West Wales and the Valleys, reversing trends of the previous years.
"Between 1999 and 2012 our total output increased by 76%, the third highest of the 37 NUTS 2 regions, the UK total increased by 66%. Our per capita increase was 60%, the fourth highest of the NUTS 2 regions.
"Growth rates for Cornwall rose in the early period, peaking in 2002, since when growth has fallen back.
"Total GVA in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly peaked in 2010 at £7,282 million; the 2012 figure was 3.3% down, the worst performance of any NUTS 2 region. At the same time UK GVA rose by 4.2%. The bulk of this decline occurred in 2011 with essentially a static economy in 2012."


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If cursing is a crime a lot of our friends out there that are prone to road rage and in need of anger management would be serving life sentences for repeat offenses.
LaRue Ford of Niles, Michigan, found out that cursing really is a crime when she was in court to settle an old traffic ticket. According to Ford, they were giving her the run around and as she paid the $50, she began to curse…to herself!
But District Court Judge Dennis Wiley, felt disrespected by her rant and ordered her in contempt and had her arrested and gave her 11 days in jail. WHAT?! the fraggle nackle bull crap is this?! That's probably what the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) said when they heard the case.
The ACLU stepped in to help Ford stating that her freedom of speech or first amendment rights were violated and clearly Wiley overstepped his boundaries when he ordered her jailed and refused her a bond. Talk about going too far! The ACLU, Ford and we have some choice words for his ………!!
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WOOSTER -- The newly organized Friends of Wayne County Fair met recently to begin planning for 2013, which will be its first full year of operation.
The group, which has tax-exempt status, was organized in September with the goal of constructing an agricultural museum on the Wayne County fairgrounds. The centerpiece of the museum would be a log barn -- possibly the earliest surviving barn in Wayne County -- which was dismantled 20 years ago on the Buchholz farm where the Wooster High School football field is located.
The Friends of Wayne County Fair are attempting to raise a minimum of $300,000 to reconstruct the log barn, which is believed to date to around 1810, inside a modern pole barn. The hand-hewn log structure would serve as a display area and be surrounded by exhibits pertaining to the development of agriculture in Wayne County. In addition, the museum would house exhibits related to the history of the Wayne County Fair.
The steering committee, which consists of Ron Grosjean, president; Richard Mairs, vice president; Michael Buchholz, vice president; Tom Stocksdale, secretary/treasurer; and Robert Troutman, assistant secretary/treasurer, discussed possible sites on the fairgrounds for construction of the museum, but has not made any firm decisions. The committee said while it will avoid putting the museum in any flood-prone area, it favors a location to the west, possibly near the newest horse facilities.
Grosjean said the museum needs to be located in an area that allows for expansion and where it would be accessible to visitors throughout the year.
The organization's leadership is poised to begin appointing various committees to handle such things as fundraising, membership, publicity and others.
Stocksdale said fundraising events already under consideration are a golf outing, a pig roast, summer concert at the grandstand and others. Also under discussion are starting a newsletter and having the organization become active with such county-wide events as the annual Farm Foliage Tour.
Stocksdale said the Friends group hopes to be able to raise as much as $20,000 annually through fundraising events, in addition to other donations and bequests. He said the organization has 501-C3 status, and is hopeful those who are considering making year-end financial gifts will think about giving money toward the agricultural museum effort.
The Friends group said it is still holding Wayne County bicentennial T-shirts for dozens of people who ordered them. The shirts say "If You're Lucky Enough to Live in Wayne County, You're Lucky Enough!" and have a bicentennial logo on the back. They can be picked up Saturday at the fair office under the west end of the grandstand between 9 a.m. and noon.
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ERLANGER – Workforce reduction began Jan. 3 for Toyota's headquarters in Erlanger and will continue through the end of 2018.
In April 2014, Toyota announced that it would close its Erlanger facility and relocate workers to Texas, Michigan or its manufacturing facility in Georgetown, Kentucky.
By the time the Erlanger facility is closed, Toyota will have moved about 1,600 jobs out of Northern Kentucky as part of a nationwide consolidation of the company's operations.
This year has been one for the records.
Owen County has seen the Runnin' Rebels shine as never before and become a source of immense pride for nearly everyone.
Owen countians faced new challenges, and although the winds of change have blown through the community, the majority preferred to honor tradition and stay the course.
In the past year, we have seen the county divide over issues but still willing to come together in the hour of need or for the betterment of the community.
By Jim Paxton
The Paducah Sun
The Electoral College system performed just as the Founders intended in the 2016 presidential election.
The institution has taken a lot of criticism in recent years. It has been referred to as archaic, particularly after elections in which the successful candidate won both the electoral and popular votes.
This year was different. Disappointed Hillary Clinton voters raised a hue and cry about the fact that she lost the presidency in the Electoral College despite receiving more of the popular vote than Donald Trump did.
Thirteen people in costume, three camels, two donkeys, goats, sheep, two baby lambs, builders, hay haulers, animal movers, volunteers, and hot chocolate servers — that's what goes into making Long Ridge Baptist Church's two live nativity performances a success every year.
Church member and program coordinator Rita Ann Richardson said the program is a group effort that takes the whole church, not just the people in costume.
While many teenagers concern themselves with the latest fads and trends, 13-year-old Carsyn Inman has found a different way to spend her spare time.
At the age of 8, Inman became concerned at school and while visiting Cincinnati with her family, when she noticed some of her peers and adults were lacking warm clothes during the winter months.
With the help of her mom and the members of Hesler Assembly of God, Inman can now rest a little easier knowing she's had a hand in providing extra warmth for those in need.
Owen County EMT and Monterey Volunteer Firefighter Glenn Rucker has spent the last five years of his life training for the worst – that training may have saved his and his family's lives Saturday morning.
Rucker and his wife, along with their youngest daughter, were asleep in their bedroom between 3-4 a.m., Saturday morning, when Rucker woke up coughing. He then heard smoke alarms.
Changes to Kentucky's alcohol laws led a local businessman to approach the Owenton City Council at its Dec. 6 meeting.
Jason Wainscott, a part owner of Full Service Auto, presented the council with a packet of information regarding the changes, which make it possible for city councils to adopt alcohol sales for establishments seating 50, with 70 percent gross sales from food. However, these establishments would require a food purchase with alcohol.
Since her first year of teaching in 2001, third-grade teacher Mary Inman has shared the gift of responsibility and compassion with her students.
Through hard work and dedication, the students sponsor a family in need and give them a special Christmas through the Owen County Extension Office.
When Inman announces the project around Nov. 1 each year, students learn that they must work and do chores around their family's homes to raise money to sponsor the family. The goal this year was $450.
The students exceeded their goal by $100.
Hospice of the Bluegrass has presented Jennifer Duncan from Owenton with a prestigious Hospice Hero Award. Duncan has been a dedicated Hospice volunteer for more than 20 years.
"Because of a commitment to Hospice's mission and her own experiences with Hospice care, Jenni is driven to serve others in need," said Shellie Brown, Hospice of the Bluegrass Coordinator of Volunteer Services.
Civil Air Patrol was founded Dec. 1, 1941, six days before the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Early in the war, after supply ships leaving American ports to support the Allied war effort began drawing deadly attacks from U-boats off the East Coast, CAP pilots carried out anti-submarine missions, often carrying bombs to drop by hands on any enemy vessels they sighted. Their vigilance helped discourage and eventually halt the attacks.
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The Owenton News-Herald is your source for local news, sports, events and information in Owen County and Owenton, KY, and the surrounding area.


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NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Over the last week or so, I've looked at nine guys who will become free agents Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET barring last-minute deals with their current teams.
The original list was 10, but Cleveland safety T.J. Ward dropped off then the Titans signed Bernard Pollard.
Here are links to each file, in roughly the order I'd stack them now.
Arizona linebacker Karlos Dansby
Oakland end Lamarr Houston
Jets offensive tackle Austin Howard
Houston defensive lineman Antonio Smith
Cincinnati offensive tackle Anthony Collins
Seattle cornerback Walt Thurmond
Green Bay end/outside linebacker Mike Neal
I also looked at two guys who quickly disappeared from the potential market: Pittsburgh outside linebacker Jason Worilds, who signed a transition tag, and Washington outside linebacker Brian Orakpo, who got the franchise tag.
Orakpo would have been my top choice for the Titans, but they can't and won't chase him when he'd cost two first-round picks as compensation.
The Titans could have feelers out to 15 or 20 guys. We have seen four reported so far: Houston's Smith, Baltimore end Arthur Jones, Baltimore inside linebacker Jameel McClain and Denver end/linebacker Shaun Phillips.


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Former England [2] international David Beckham [3] has admitted he is tempted to extend his stay with Ligue 1 leaders Paris St Germain [4] into a second season.
The 37 year-old joined Carlo Ancelotti's PSG on a five-month deal in January and his brief contribution has helped the capital club book a Champions League quarter-final with Barcelona while sustaining their domestic lead over Lyon, the Telegraph reports.
While Beckham would not publicly commit his future to the Parc des Princes outfit, he revealed he is relishing the opportunity to face Barcelona in Paris on Tuesday.
Beckham told a French paper he would see in future, adding who wouldn't want to stay at a place like this?
Beckham said its very special but he is not getting any younger so they would see how he feels at the end of the season, adding it's always nice to be wanted. (ANI [5])
[1] http://www.syndigate.info
[2] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/England_national_football_team
[3] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Beckham
[4] http://www.psg.fr/en/
[5] http://www.aninews.in


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Georgian Home (SC) July 3-17 sleeps 4+
Size100 m²
Floor No.1
- Internet/WiFi
- Lockable room
- Towels
- Family/child friendly
- Kitchen
- Parking available
- Washer/dryer
Accommodation summary
|Cramond Road South, EH4 6AA Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Within our Home we have one Twin and one Double bedroom. The rooms are clean, cosy and pleasantly decorated. Each room also has a TV with DVD player installed for your use and you are welcome to borrow a DVD from our collection.
Guests will have full use of the Kitchen, Utility, Family Games room/Lounge and Large enclosed garden.
Towels and Sheets are provided and plenty of storage.
We have a large walled garden with Barbecue and seating outside. The is Games Room/Lounge which has comfy sofa's a TV, various DVD's and games to choose from.
Free WIFI is available in the rooms and throughout the building
We also have a drive able to accommodate up to 3 cars
House rulesIMPORTANT - PLEASE provide a little information about yourself, as this is our family home I always require information on guests before booking.
Strictly a Non Smoking house
I expect that guests treat our house and belongings with respect, use but not abuse!.
Look forward to hearing from you.
|Weekly rate for up to 4 guests
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Reviews of this property
We had a marvelous time in Edinburgh and Juliet's and Iain's house is the perfect place to stay. Thank you so much for letting us stay at your place and for all the arrangements you've made for us. People, if you want to feel at home in Edinburgh, stay with the Pound family!
Guido and Ingrid with sons - from Switzerland
I prefer staying at Juliets and her families house in Edinburgh when i would be in Scottland. I really enjoyed to be at your house, i could relax and be outside, close to a walk at the sea, meanwhile passing a golf course, not far away. As well one can easyly take the bus to town or even walk there.
Everything you need is just around the corner. Theres a beautiful garden as well, i was barfoot stepping through ^^.
Juliet is a very kind and reliable person, for she was not there at that time, her friend Linda was taking care to show me everything. Also a very nice person, i enjoyed very much to talk to you, Linda, maybe next year again :-)...All the best to you all. Monique
Reviews for this host's other properties
Wir, meine Frau und eine Freundin von uns, waren für 2 Übernachtungen bei Juliet in Edinburgh. Die Unterkunft ist perfekt für einen Besuch in dieser fantastischen Metropole. Mit dem Bus ist man in 10 Minuten in der Innenstadt, die Haltestelle ist direkt um die Ecke. (Eine Fahrt kostet 1,60) . Das eigene Auto kann man in der Einfahrt vor dem Haus kostenlos parken, klasse. Direkt von Beginn an wurden wir herzlich aufgenommen. Juliet stand uns mit Rat und Tat zur Seite, und auch spezielle Wünsche, z.B. beim Essen, wurden erfüllt. Die Familie ist sehr nett und wir haben uns als Teil der Gemeinschaft gefühlt. Die Zimmer sind sauber und die Betten bequem, alles so wie es sein soll. Excellent !!
Staying at Juliet´s and Iain´s home was a pleasure. Rooms and location are perfect - everything we needed for a weekend in Edinburgh. Taking the bus is very easy and comfortable and with the house being near the sea, we even had a beautiful walk there one evening. Also pubs around are good and if you forgot something, like we did, Tesco is next door. We would recommend their house to anyone wanting to spend some time in beautiful Edinburgh.
Home from home, very friendly hosts, had good chats about anything and everything, pleasant area with coast or walks close by and pleasant walk into city or Murray field, tea or coffee making facilities in room or hallway would have been nice as not to disturb hosts when you've been out all day or first thing in the morning
Juliet und Ihre Wohnung sind sehr schön, sauber und ruhig.
Wir haben es sehr genossen mit unseren Gastgebern auch mal zu frühstücken.
Alles völlig unkompliziert.
Der Bus ist um die Ecke.
Immer wieder gerne.
Wir waren nur für einen Tag bei Juliet. Das Zimmer war einfach und klein, aber trotzdem gemütlich und geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Für zwei Personen für einige Tage eine ausreichende Größe.
Juliet ist eine nette Gastgeberin, bei der man sich auf Anhieb wohl fühlt. Ihr Hund ist ein echter Herzensbrecher, dessen Aufforderung zum Spielen man sich kaum entziehen kann. Frühstück mit großer Cerialienauswahl in der großen Wohnküche (gemütlich!). Für die Fahrt zur City braucht man mit Bus,der aureichend häufig fährt ca. 30 Minuten. Wer sich nicht daran stört, sich das Bad (klein und nett) mit einem weiteren Mieter zu teilen findet bei Juliet eine empflehlenswerte Unterkunft.
Juliet hat uns ganz herzlich begrüßt. Die Unterkunft war genau, wie beschrieben.
Es war schön, dort zu übernachten.
I had to go to Edinburgh at short notice, arriving on a (very!) late flight and was looking for somewhere to stay relatively close to the airport and on a bus route in to town for the next day. Juliet's place was a great find and communication with her via the Wimdu site/mail was really easy. She responded very quickly to my questions.
Unfortunately my flight was delayed and it was after 1 a.m. before I got to the house but Juliet stayed up to let me in and show me the room. It was great to see her waving out of the window when I got out of the taxi and knowing I didn't need to ring the bell or call her and waken the whole household! At that time of night/morning I paid GBP 16 (including small tip) for a taxi from the airport to the house - about a 15 minute journey.
Breakfast the next morning was very much to my taste and the time I showed up to have it was totally up to me which was great. I slept well. The rooms are to the back of the house and there is no street noise. I was also lucky that there was no-one in the other room so no noise from there and I had the bathroom to myself.
The second morning I had to leave quite early to get to the airport. I opted to take the 41 bus in to town and then change to the tram on Princes Street. This worked well and the totally journey quite early on a Saturday morning took just under an hour and cost GBP 1.60 for the bus plus GBP 5.50 for the tram. Make sure you have plenty of coins for public transport!! Even the super new tram ticket machines do not take notes - only coins or credit cards. Juliet recommended changing notes in the branch of Tesco right next to the house. This worked well. The guy even asked if I was changing for bus fares and gave me exactly the coins I needed!
It is definitely worth the short walk from the house to Lauriston Castle. The grounds are free of charge (open until 8 p.m. - at least in June) and the view of the Firth is really lovely.
In summary: great location with good infrastructure round about, quiet room, friendly/accommodating hostess, Definitely to be recommended! Thanks, Juliet!
Wir haben zu dritt zwei Nächte bei Juliet und Ihrer Familie verbracht.
Obwohl wir spät angekommen sind, wurden wir herzlich von ihr empfangen. Die Zimmer sind sehr gemütlich und das Frühstück lecker. Juliet hat uns mit guten Tipps versorgt und wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Wir empfehlen Juliets Unterkunft auf jeden Fall weiter.
Angelika und Familie
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Today's Killeen City Council debate over citywide, mandatory curbside recycling will begin with a new financial analysis.
The estimated $4.6 million program would overhaul the city's solid waste collection services, if adopted by the City Council.
According to a June poll of 500 Daily Herald readers, more than 57 percent supported mandatory, citywide recycling.
"Many people want the service and, I think, recycling is good for the environment," Killeen Mayor Dan Corbin said.
The city's current, voluntary recycling program has low participation — just 3,550 of the city's 46,000 households recycle.
Participants in the program are charged $2.48 per month to recycle, while those who do not recycle pay standard solid waste rates.
A citywide program, if adopted, would not affect the ad valorem tax rate, City Manager Glenn Morrison said.
The costs of implementing the program — purchasing recycling trucks, carts and hiring personnel — would be paid through hikes in residential trash bills.
At the last presentation June 4, city staff estimated a $2.50 increase in residential trash bills to pay for the program.
Residents who divert recyclable material from their trash could save money by using a smaller trash can, which comes at a lower rate.
Recycling also could save residents money in the future because of the scarcity for space at the Temple Landfill, where Killeen and cities from seven counties in Texas, dump their trash.
Hauling Killeen's trash to another dump site could be costly, Corbin said.
With many variables, Corbin said he was not sure how citywide mandatory recycling would affect the trash rates in the long run.
"Some costs go up while other costs go down," Corbin said. "There are many factors we have to consider. I don't think it is going to be an easy decision."
In other matters, the council is expected to discuss a consent agreement with Bell County Municipal Utility District No. 2 and action on a lawsuit filed against the city by former finance director Barbara Gonzales.
Both items are expected to be discussed in closed session.
If you go
The Killeen City Council workshop will be at 5 p.m. today at the Killeen Utility Collections Building, 210 W. Avenue C.


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Strong international passenger growth in a tough market
Aug 12, 2009
July has seen the announcement of more international services and yet another positive month for international passenger growth at Melbourne Airport.
It has been the highest July on record for international passengers, with growth of 8% reaching a total of 445,949 passengers.
Domestic passenger numbers were down 2% on last year. "Although our domestic figures are down, the introduction by Tiger of new services on the Melbourne - Sydney route is a sign of confidence in the market for the future" said Melbourne Airport CEO Chris Woodruff.
"July's results are testament to the airlines' commitment to the market, the resilience of Melbourne as a key tourism and business city and the strength of the Victorian economy."
"I want to thank our airline customers for their commitment to the Melbourne market. There is no denying that the industry is facing a challenging time. In this environment, we will continue to work even more closely with our airline customers to keep costs significantly lower than our competitors whilst maintaining excellent service levels. We also continue to invest in Victoria's future with our $330M international terminal expansion" he said.
"AirAsia X has recently announced they will increase Melbourne services from seven per week to 11 per week in December and China Southern will increase their services to three per week in October. Singapore Airlines also announced it will commence daily A380 services in September. This is on the back of Qatar Airway's decision earlier in the year to start its Australian operation from Melbourne in December."
The past year has seen the introduction of Qantas A380 services to Los Angeles in addition to AirAsia X and Etihad commencing Melbourne daily services, Emirates introducing a third daily Dubai service, and increased capacity to and from Melbourne from a number of other airlines including Air China, China Eastern, Pacific Blue, Vietnam Airlines, Philippine Airlines and Garuda Airways.


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Stem cell therapy can be a rough art. That it has only been proven effective for some blood and immune disorders hasn't stopped Australian clinics from offering it for a wide range of other conditions.
A loophole in the regulations means people can be given stem cell therapy for virtually anything providing their own stem cells are harvested then used in the process.
While the use of stem cells from other sources is tightly regulated, clinics around the country are offering "autologous" transplants as if nothing could go wrong – just because the cells belong to the patient.
A sobering case study published in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine has shown just how wrong autologous transplants can go.
It tells of an American woman who became a paraplegic from a motorcycle accident at the age of 18. After making no progress for three years, she went to Portugal for stem cell therapy as part of an approved clinical trial.
There, small pieces of the lining from the top of her nasal passages were harvested. These contained both olfactory stem and "ensheathing" cells which support and mediate the growth of neurons.
The bits of lining were implanted directly into her spine. The hope was that stem cells in the lining would turn into neurons and repair the damage to her spinal cord.
It didn't happen. Four years later, when the trial's follow-up period ended, she had no functional improvement.
But four years after that, she developed a pain at the site of the transplant which got so bad she needed surgery.
A team led by neurosurgeon Brian Dlouhy, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, removed a 3 centimetre growth from her spine which they were surprised to find was full of a "thick, copious, mucus-like material".
The pathology report showed the growth was non-cancerous and composed mainly of snot with bits of nasal tissue, bone and a few nerve twigs.
Gross complications
It was a gross complication. Dlouhy told The Australian Financial Review that although numerous stem cell trials are being conducted around the world for spinal repair, the process remained "primitive". What might work in the laboratory or in animal models can have complications in humans. He said there have been no real breakthroughs in spinal repair.
While more research is needed, investigators have to be extremely vigilant and committed to long follow-up periods.
Dlouhy said vulnerable patients try stem cell therapy thinking they have nothing left to lose, but they do. There are a number of cases of gross complications in the medical literature.
More than 1000 ongoing stem cell trials for various conditions are under way globally but the number of people having therapy at unregulated clinics is unknown. There is no global registry tracking the problems that may arise.
"Stem cell regulation in Australia is, by and large, exemplary except for autologous therapy which falls completely outside the regulations," says Martin Pera, professor and chair of stem cell sciences at Melbourne University, the Florey Neuroscience and Mental Health Institute and the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research.
He says the original intent of excluding autologous therapy was to stop regulation getting in the way of certain procedures, such as surgeons reusing patients' blood during surgery. An unintended consequence of this exclusion is the proliferation of clinics selling unproven autologous therapies and making broad claims for a range of conditions, from multiple sclerosis, to Parkinson's disease to diabetes.
"This is fairly large-scale human experimentation with without proper scientific procedure and without proper regulatory oversight," says Pera, who leads Stem Cells Australia, a collaboration of experts in bioengineering, nanotechnology, stem cell biology, advanced molecular analysis and clinical research.
Stem cell therapy can be dangerous. Apart from infection and the risk of cells winding up in the wrong place doing the wrong thing, they can grow uncontrollably and become cancerous.
Pera says it may be that at some therapy in these clinics is safe and benefits patients but no one will know unless the treatment is given in the context of a trial where results can be recorded and critically assessed.
He noted that while some clinics say they are doing stem cell treatment, they just remove fat tissue, crudely process it and re-inject it.
Last December, Australia's National Health and Medical Research Council warned that unproven stem cell treatments could be risky.
It expressed concern about private clinics providing unproven autologous treatments and about Australians embarking on "stem cell tourism" overseas.
Rather than pursuing unproven treatments, the council recommended people investigate the option of participating in a registered clinical trial.
"Unproven stem cell treatments can result in serious health complications such as infection, allergic reaction or immune system rejection and in some cases, the development of cancer," the statement said.
Apart from the cost, it could delay patients having proven treatment.
The Australian Financial Review


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L'eau Neuve by Lubin
It's hard to believe that this fragrance was initially released by Lubin in the spring of 1968. Lubin created Eau Neuve to capture the feel of that dynamic nonconformist era. I've always believed that things that are well built are built to last. And Eau Neuve is just such an example with their reintroduction of Eau Neuve. Now, as was it was then, this is a 'eau fraiche' featuring vibrant accents of citrus and herbs, which was viewed in the 60's as a dramatic break from the classic perfumes which seemed too steeped in tradition for the Flower Power generation at the time. This is now hands down my favorite new citrus-based fragrance. The oak moss grounds the citric notes are presented in a way that makes the whole composition seem very refined and grown-up. Not just clean and modern, but absolutely elegant and divinely French. The bright citrus notes - lemon, orange and bergamot – blended seamlessly with peppery lavender, chamomile and clary sage. There is a dose of spice and a hint of flowers and a nice base of wood, musk and oak moss. This still feels brand new. That's a perfect way to describe it. It's fresh. It's crisp. It's clean. Yet there is still a lovely softness in the dry down that is quite unique even for today. Unlike some of the overly simplistic Citrus fragrances currently on the market, Eau Neuve has a subtle and complex nature that is completely sophisticated and yes, will make you feel like a "French woman" every day! The lasting power is very good for a citrus (drier skins will have to reapply after a few hours however). This is great for day time, warmer weather and makes an amazing gift for the citrus lover in your life. As always with Lubin, the bottle is equally a work of art, giving the feeling of elegance and 60's psychedelica at the same time. Fragrance Notes: Lemon Orange, Lavandin, Bergamot, Thyme, Camomile, Jasmine Flower, Rose Petals, Clary Sage, Coriander, Marjoram, Patchouli, White Musk, Eastern Red Cedar, Mysore Sandalwood, Oakmoss Resin


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Okay, friends. I've just coined the term "highlight stacking" and yes, the technique (which is not as new as this afternoon's term coinage) is just as extra as it sounds. Also, according to Instagram, I'm the first one that has hashtagged it, so if you hear/read it, you'll know it came from me!
Posts Tagged 'makeup'
26 May
Makeup Over 40 (or 50 or 60 or…you get the point)
So many Folks Of A Certain Age balk at smoky eyes and lashes, saying that it ages them because that's what the magazines have always told them. I'm here to say you've been utterly bamboozled by the beauty editors of the world, my darlings. The right smoky eye for your face and a false lash will actually take YEARS off…sometimes well over a decade.
4 May
No Shame In Your Game
You know how it is: you see a picture of something on Facebook, then your mind wanders to something related in your own life, then perhaps you reflect on the past. A post about makeup brushes today had me thinking about the first one I bought, which in turn had me thinking about you. Yes, you.
Over many, many years I've had many, many clients say things like, "Oh, I don't know how to do it like you do," or, "Brushes confuse me," or, "I'm embarrassed I've reached this age knowing nothing about makeup."
(I would like to break away for a moment to address that–even though makeup is my business–knowing about makeup is not a life-requirement for anyone. We could all live a whole life never knowing how to put on eye shadow and life would still happen joyously. Makeup is fun and can be functional, but it is by no means necessary. I definitely do not think anyone should feel shame for not being versed in it…at any age. I'm specifically talking to the people who are interested in makeup and who want to learn about it.)
I cannot draw. I cannot paint. I have tremendous difficulty summoning a unique picture from scratch. Where my specific Visual Arts talent lies is in being able to look at someone's face and determine the best way to bring forth their features. This is why I'm a beauty artist and why, though I have mad respect for it, I do not work in latex and F/X. That is what gives me my ability to do makeup as a job, but my clients don't even need that specific talent to be able to do their own faces.
Also, though I've always been drawn to the beauty industry as a consumer, large swaths of it puzzled me. That first makeup brush I mentioned? I bought it in the earliest of the 90s, back in those pre-internet days when Anita Roddick still owned The Body Shop and the only way my small-town Illinois self could acquire any was mail order. I bought a brush from the Barbara Daly Colourings line. I felt like such a big deal when it arrived, yet I had no idea what to do with it. It didn't seem to work with my shadows, and I was young enough to not be bothering with concealer at the time, so I sort of collected it. It sat in my Caboodle looking all grown up, getting dirty from other makeup that would shed onto it–but never from actual use. Makeup obsessed as I was, I was still using sponge-tipped applicators and my own fingers to put on my eyes, just like many of my clients do today.
I taught myself liquid liner by using a regular pencil as a guideline until I got the knack, but the cool, blended eye shadow looks eluded me. It was not until I got a job in retail makeup that I started figuring out how to properly use brushes, what brush did what, and the difference they made. I also did not figure out until then that my beloved Colourings brush was not useless–it was only useless with my thinly pigmented drugstore shadows at the time. Who knew? Not me, not until I was shown.
I was self-taught on a lot of different makeup techniques, but everything went a lot faster (and looked a lot better) when I allowed other people to explain things to me. After that, it was a lot of practice. I did not pick up that very first palette (Merle Norman, btw; it belonged to my friend Angie) and go to town expertly because I had some latent inner artist. I had to practice techniques. Even now, sometimes I'll go to try something on myself and say, "Oh…no, no, no, not doing that today."
If you want to learn how to put makeup on yourself, you can do it. You may need to be taught and–sorry–you may have to practice a bit, but you've got it in you. Brushes confound you? They did me, too. Techniques elude you? They did me, too. I do not care if you are 18 or if you are 80. If I can go from being flummoxed by my first brush to being a professional makeup artist, I promise you that I (or someone like me) can teach you how to do your own face.
27 Mar
Overheard In The Beauty Department (Or "Mean Boys (And Girls) Suck")
Overheard in the beauty department, uttered by a high-ranking artist from a makeup brand I know you all know:
"Ask her what her favorite designer is. If she doesn't have a favorite designer, well, she probably has no business wearing (makeup brand redacted), but we'll sell her stuff anyway."
I do not possess the vocabulary to adequately express to you how horrified I was.
Though I heard this particular fellow say this rather audaciously on the selling floor, I can name you at LEAST two other brands who have trainers and/or ambassadors who have said things like that behind closed doors.
It is this kind of unconscionable snobbery that is part of driving consumers to buy online. We all want to feel pretty and not be judged. The sad part is that there is some sort of longstanding badge of honor to be exclusive, especially among the executives in the cosmetics industry, so this sort of thinking winds up being encouraged instead of re-educated…then brands wonder why they aren't getting their increases.
Including people feels a hell of a lot better than excluding them–on ALL sides.
21 Mar
Non-Touring? Give Me A Non-Break.
Don't buy into the nonsense of new buzzwords to describe things that have been around forever. You know what "non-touring" is? Basic natural coverage foundation with a touch of highlighter, i.e. the stuff about 60% of my clients have been doing for years…and also what the good MUAs have been trying to tell people was best for their daily routine for the past year when they've been insisting, "but they used three contour products on Instagram!"
13 Jan
Feeling Dull, Doll?
Has your makeup been looking dull lately? Or perhaps your skin itself isn't giving you life? Here are a couple quick things you can do to give yourself a boost.
Exfoliate Your Skin
Dry, textured makeup is often the result of uneven skin. Everyone–oily to dry (especially dry)–can benefit from exfoliation 1-3 times a week. For best results–
- Take care not to use anything with crushed seeds/pits, which have jagged edges to potentially damage the skin.
- Do not use hot water, which can break capillaries and cause long term redness.
- Do not scrub hard. The particles or chemicals will do their job without you having to jam them into your skin. If you are too rough, you'll wind up with broken capillaries and long term redness.
Double Moisturize
Put on your moisturizer and touch your face in 5-10 minutes. Does it feel soft and supple? Or does it feel dry, like you put nothing on? If it is the latter, you might benefit from some double moisturization.
- Applying a serum underneath your regular moisturizer will add moisture benefits as well as adding to the vitamins and protectants going into your skin.
- Not everyone is a serum person, especially due to the additional expense. If a serum is not feasible in your life at the moment, apply a second dose of your moisturizer within 5-10 minutes or so of the first round.
- You might follow the Korean way of moisturizing and apply one layer of moisture lotion followed by a layer of a more emollient cream. This mimics the way your skin protects itself naturally.
- Oily skin, please remember that oil isn't water. You can be slick and still be thirsty. In fact, thirsty skin will overproduce oil to overcompensate, leading to more issues. Give your skin a drink.
Fake It Until You Make It, Baby
Choose a primer with a glow. Even if you aren't wearing makeup for the day, a primer with radiance is going to add that extra boost of freshness and give your face a healthy look. Most of the quality primers also contain extra skin ingredients and environmental protection, so you will also be playing the long game on having radiant skin.
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Single Serve Skinny Brownie Batter Dip
If you like to lick the brownie batter bowl, you'll love this healthy alternative! Substituting low fat yogurt for the butter, cream cheese, and sugar in the original recipe keeps all the great taste for a fraction of the calories!
My brownie batter dip was a surprisingly huge hit on my blog two years ago. Surprising, because I had never had a "hit" post before and my blog was basically an obscurity. But despite the fact that nobody knew who I was and really horrible photos (which have since been updated), the brownie batter dip made some serious movement around the web, which absolutely thrilled me!
I've made several other dips since then that I thought might be just as popular, but to no avail. Not even this Peanut Butter Cup Brownie Batter Dip (warning: more gross photos. Must update ASAP) or this French Silk Pie Dip (you guessed it… more bad photos), which are both personal favorites of mine.
Obviously, I need to update some of my old photography. But mostly, I think I just need to take a hint: keep it simple. Everyone loves brownie batter dip. No need to fancy it up too much or go on frantic dip-making crazes. Just stick to the good stuff, plain and simple.
This re-do of one of the most popular recipes on my blog is simple, for sure. But I think it might also be a little crazy. Why?
And it's just for one person. As in… you can eat the whole bowl.
And it's pretty good for you.
So… you know. Now you can eat a bowl full of brownie batter and not feel to guilty about it. If that's not crazy, I just don't know what is!
- 6 ounce cup vanilla yogurt (I used Danon's Light & Fit)
- 1 1/2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/2 tbsp flour
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- optional: 1 teaspoon mini chocolate chips
- Whisk all ingredients together until smooth.
- Eat with apple slices, pretzels, graham crackers, strawberries, or a spoon!


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Every good TV show needs comic relief, and for "American Idol," that story line this season is the continued survival of Lazaro Arbos ... and how much that exasperates mentor Jimmy Iovine.
It's fair to say Lazaro hasn't been the best of the men, at least not since the finals began. As an individual, at best he was behind Burnell Taylor, though Burnell was the singer shown the door last week. But that understates the problems Lazaro's had on the live shows.
As a member of a duet or group, Lazaro has made history as arguably the worst team player ever, dropping lyrics two weeks in a row and counting on his partners to pick up the slack. Angie Miller was able to smooth things over in their duet last week, but the Burnell-Lazaro-Devin Velez fiasco two weeks ago was legendary in its awfulness. When he's onstage with others, the show reverts back to those dreaded Hollywood group performances where the only reason to watch is the trainwreck potential.
One reader noted that the issue may be Lazaro's Latin roots, and the possibility that his background makes him less familiar with the songs he's assigned to sing. That's fine, but based on the post-performance interviews, it seems like nobody really knows these artists, which says a lot for the state of music education. Everyone else has to sing genres they're uncomfortable with, but they're at least professional enough to learn the words.
He's certainly not the first to overstay his welcome (witness Sanjaya Malakar), and given that he's the last man standing, he could continue to frustrate Jimmy by showing up for mentoring for the foreseeable future. But he finished among the top three vote-getters a week ago, an unjustifiable vote of confidence from the audience that defies logic.
The question is why. What about Lazaro is causing viewers to ignore their ears and keep him in the game? Here are some possibilities:
- He's inspirational: There's a reason Lazaro has gotten more face time than anyone else this season – the fact that he's overcoming his speech impediment to succeed in a competition like this one is something special. Every week, we see him struggle to talk onstage, but when the music starts, it's like he's using a different set of vocal cords. You'd have to be made of stone not to want him to succeed, which generates fan support even when it's undeserved based on his actual talent and performance.
- He's an underdog: Has Jimmy ever wanted a singer to succeed less than he does Lazaro? Every week, the record-label boss talks about what Lazaro isn't doing – either he isn't working hard enough or he isn't singing well enough. Being too negative toward a contestant can backfire, and Lazaro would hardly be the first to ride the pity train late into the competition.
- He's been coddled: Jimmy has no problems saying exactly what he thinks about Lazaro's shortcomings, but the judges have been nicer. When they've been critical (and to be fair, they have been), they've been gentle in their comments rather than channeling the old Simon Cowell Evil Metaphor That Stings. They clearly like the guy personally and want him to do well, but it also offers wavering fans an excuse to keep voting.
- He looks the part: Nicki Minaj keeps calling Lazaro "Ricky Ricardo," and he does have the Teen Beat vibe going. When he's singing with confidence, he looks like a 1950s teen idol throwback. Indeed, a reader on Twitter speculated that his fan base was teenage girls who watch the show with the mute button pressed.
- He's male: Guys have won each of the past five seasons, and though Lazaro is not another "white guy with a guitar," he is the favored gender among recent "Idol" voters. Anyone determined to extend that winning streak now doesn't have any other options. Maybe there are a lot of "Idol" fans who just really don't want a girl to win. That would certainly explain season nine champ Lee DeWyze.
- He's not terrible: When Lazaro sings with confidence, his vocals are fine. Not spectacular, and not as good as the women, but not as bad as Jimmy sometimes makes it sound.
- VoteForTheWorst.com: Maybe viewers (and "Idol" haters) aren't ignoring their ears. Each season, the website picks a singer to support that the folks behind the site believe producers would hate to see win. Lazaro has been their guy this season, so anyone who dislikes the show for any reason or just wants to throw a wrench into the process could be voting for him. Of course, for this to have much of an impact on the final numbers would require a sizable group to participate each week.
Where the Vote For the Worst folks have been most interesting is documenting the apparent lack of love for Lazaro even among his fellow contestants. Many of the highlighted tweets have been deleted, but even after some edits, Angie still has favorited tweets that aren't exactly pro-Lazaro. For example, "Lazaro???? Really??? Above Amber????" from @cclervois on April 4. Maybe she really does hold a grudge for that botched duet.
None of these seven reasons is going to be enough to allow him to actually win. This is nothing but good for the "Idol" execs. The women are the talent this season, but Lazaro is, no pun intended, the talker. He's the guy who everyone is focused on after the show, and the biggest buzz centers around him.
And if he does win, that's not necessarily a disaster either. Who wouldn't watch a reality show where he and Jimmy make that debut album together?
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Red Flags You Should Have Seen (So Don't Miss Them Again)
Everyone's been there. You're dating a mess, only it takes you longer to see it than EVERYBODY else. Well, here are the most common red flags to watch for and don't be fooled by again:
- They never apologize
- They never take responsibility for their bad behavior
- Frequently using ultimatums
- They don't like you to hang out with your friends
- They have no hobbies or interests other than hanging out with you (it's flattering at first but gets old fast)
- Their mother controls their life and ambitions
- Exaggerating how they feel about something
- Not taking your feelings seriously
- They call all of their exes "crazy" — maybe they're the crazy one
- You get kind of bored around them when nothing romantic is happening
- If all your relationships have the same problem, then you have the red flags
- Anything that makes you think, "I hope they grow out of that," or "I'll have to help them change that once we're married"
- In every situation they're always the victim or someone is being mean to them
- They're constantly suspicious (or accusing you) of cheating
- Lying about unimportant things
- Always feeling sorry for themselves
- They don't respect when something's important to you
- Vengeful
- They act possessive (in an unnecessary way, not a cute way)
- Frequently talking about their ex
- He doesn't have any guy friends or she doesn't have any girlfriends
- Women who love horses
- Sex is a reward and withheld as a punishment
- They text you constantly


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Commissioned by i.M.A.D.E. and Zipp Speed Weaponry in Indianapolis, Indiana, we were tasked with taking a previous schematic design and redesigning it to fit to some adjusted parameters from the original conception. The overall design of the project envisioned four different streams of high density polyethylene that separated apart, much like the way a cyclist's helmet would break a headwind, to reveal three white fiberglassed displays, reminiscent of a bicycle, showcasing the products made in house at the Zipp headquarters. The scalloped surfaces were created during the machining process of the 3/4″ HDPE using a 1/2″ ballnose CNC-router bit, allowing to save machining time and to add visual intrigue to the overall composition.
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My Role: Design Team + Fabrication
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Break your fast with the easy to clean and simple to use 45 Second Omelet Maker. Handmade deep in the heart of Texas by Holman Pottery, each stoneware clay dish is unique with variations in color, texture, and shape. Just add your omelet ingredients - like ham, cheese, bacon, cheese, etc. - to the dish, heat in the microwave, and voila...deliciousness! Of course, an omelet can be eaten as a part of any meal, even supper or "elevenses" if you happen to be traveling Middle Earth.


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johnasher Having trouble keeping this disc out of the player these days ...
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johnasher Brian Wilson meets Bryan Ferry meets David Byrne meets God knows who else. But it's pretty good ...
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johnasher The late and great Joe once described this one as a "toe tapper". I would add that it's a GREAT toe-tapper ...
johnasher Big Star's Chris Bell ... music that makes you hunger for what might have been ...
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johnasher Peter Gabriel does Radiohead. Jury is still out on this one for me ... but it's interesting.
johnasher Has there ever been anything more beautiful than these guitars?
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johnasher Always loved this near-hit from Jerry Jeff - at the top of his game on this album and "A Man Must Carry On" ...
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johnasher Still one of the most interesting bands ever -- fronted by the coolest man alive. From the classic "Avalon" ...
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The next leap forward in video gaming is scheduled for this fall, when Sony Corp. begins selling its mighty new $399 (around Rs.24,340) PlayStation 4 console and Microsoft Corp. counterattacks with its $499 Xbox One.
At least, that's how the schedule reads. But what if the real revolution began a few months early, say, right about now? What if the market is really hungry for a different kind of gaming system, one that's small, simple and exceptionally cheap?
We may soon find out, thanks to a company called Ouya. Its new game console, powered by Google Inc.'s Android operating system and loaded with inexpensive games downloaded from the Internet, will set you back just $99—if you can find one. When the Ouya went on sale recently, retailers such as Target and Amazon.com quickly sold out.
Once the avid gamers are satisfied, Ouya sales will taper off. Its roster of crude, low-budget games won't appeal to a mass market. But for all its limitations, Ouya is rich with potential.
The Ouya device is a sort of curved cube, far smaller than traditional consoles. All the games are delivered via the Internet and loaded on to a measly 8 gigabytes of built-in storage. Luckily, there's a USB port where you can plug in additional memory. You can connect to the Net either via Wi-Fi or a built-in Ethernet port, and connect to a TV using the Ouya's HDMI jack. There's also a wireless game controller that looks and feels very similar to the Xbox controller.
Switch the Ouya on and you see a clean, simple user interface. It comes with a few preinstalled games, but you'll find dozens more ready to download. They're not free, but the prices are moderate, generally a few bucks each. But for some reason, you can't see the price of a game until you've downloaded and installed it.
That's a good way to scare off customers. Especially when most of the games are so unappealing. Ouya lacks the storage or processing horsepower to handle big-budget Call of Duty-style games. So nearly every title has a crude low-budget look. Only a handful come from well-known developers: Square Enix has delivered an older game in its Final Fantasy series, and Sega is providing a trio of its popular Sonic the Hedgehog games.
But where are Angry Birds, Fruit Ninja or Cut The Rope, or any of the big-time mobile games I can play on my Android phone? You won't find them on the Ouya; they'd have to be substantially modified. The current versions are designed for small screens and controlled by touch; on the Ouya, they'd have to scale up to HDTV quality and be made compatible with a hand-held game controller. The only major Android tablet game I found on Ouya was Shadowgun, a pretty good run-and-gun shooter that looks excellent on the 7-inch Nexus 7 Android tablet. On the Ouya and a 46-inch Samsung TV, video quality was adequate.
Also missing are the media apps that would turn the Ouya into a full-fledged entertainment console. If Ouya let you watch videos via Netflix, Hulu or YouTube, you could justify buying it for that reason alone. But for now, these apps aren't available. All you get is TuneIn radio, for listening to Internet audio streams, and Twitch.tv, a video service that lets you watch others playing high-end combat video games like Battlefield 4—exactly the kind of game you can't play on the Ouya.
But here's the thing: Just about everything wrong with Ouya can be fixed. The company is in talks with Netflix and other video streamers. It's also trying to put together a deal with OnLive, an outfit that streams high-end video games via the Internet. With OnLive access, Ouya owners could play top-drawer titles for $10 a month.
As for the skimpy selection of decent games, the same could be said for nearly all new consoles. There wasn't much worth playing on the original Xbox or PlayStation either. Android game designers could create excellent products for the Ouya. But it's an open question whether Ouya can hold out that long.
It may not matter. Other inexpensive Android game consoles, such as GameStick and Gamepop, are racing to market. And The Wall Street Journal reports that Android's creator, Google, is also building one. So the game console giants can look forward to lots of low-cost competition, no matter what happens with the Ouya.
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"How can I convert Flash EXE back to Flash SWF?" Also known as Flash projector file, Flash EXE perfectly solve the Achilles heel of Flash SWF: incompatibility to most applications. With the inserted Adobe Flash Player, Flash EXE turns out to be executable on any devices.
Moreover, managing the conversion from Flash SWF to Flash EXE is a quite easy task. What one gets to do is to play the SWF file with Adobe Flash Player and then choose "Create Projector…" in the drop-down menu of "File". However, since there are so many advantages of Flash EXE over SWF file, why the conversion from Flash EXE to Flash SWF is desired?
There are several occasions where conversion from Flash EXE to Flash SWF is required. One needs to convert EXE file to SWF file for further editing when Flash EXE is excluded in the supporting list of some video editors. Moreover, when one desires to insert Flash file into a blog post or web page, he needs to convert the Flash projector file to SWF file. Therefore, two methods will be presented in this post on converting Flash EXE to Flash SWF.
Method I: Convert with SWF Editor
As a professional Flash editor, SWF Editor can support the import of Flash EXE file and the export of Flash SWF file. Therefore one can manage the conversion from EXE to SWF with just a few clicks. However, in this way, the importing process is time consuming and the audio of the Flash SWF won't be maintained.
1. Download and launch SWF Editor, a powerful Flash editor.
2. Import the Flash EXE file. Open SWF Editor, click "File" and then choose "Import…" option in the drop-down menu to import the EXE file.
3. Export the Flash file. After the importing process, click "File" and then choose "Export Movie" in the drop-down menu of "Export". Then export the output file as SWF file.
Method II: Convert with Moyea SWF to Video Converter
In order to maintain the original animation effects and audio, one can convert the Flash EXE to FLV file with Moyea SWF to Video Converter and then convert the FLV file to SWF with Moyea FLV Editor Ultimate. Therefore, this method will be divided into two parts.
Step I: Conversion from Flash EXE to FLV
1. Download and launch Moyea SWF to Video Converter. Open it, click "Browser…" button and then choose "Flash Projector" option in the drop-down menu to import the Flash EXE file.
2. Set the output file. To manage the conversion from EXE to SWF, select "Export" tab, check "Video" box and then choose set the output file as FLV video in the drop-down menu of "Style".
3. Start the conversion. Click "Convert" tab to enter corresponding tab. Then click "Play and Capture" to start capturing. When the file ends, click "Finish" button to start the conversion from Flash EXE to AVI video.
Step II: Conversion from FLV to SWF
1. Download and launch Moyea FLV Editor Ultimate, open it and then click "Import" icon to import the FLV file.
2. After the importing process, click "Export SWF" icon to export the output file as Flash SWF. After that, the conversion from FLV video to SWF file has ended.
Those are the two methods to enable one to convert Flash projector file to Flash SWF file. They both gain their advantages and disadvantages. The first method is quite simple one but will lead to audio loss. The second one is complicated but will bring best effects and video quality.


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About Me
- About flyfishcyca
- Biography
- I've been fly fishing since about mid-1999. I've fished(and caught trout at) the Lower Mountain Fork River in Southeastern Oklahoma, the Little Red River in northern Arkansas,the Elk River in western North Carolina,the Watauga River in eastern Tennessee, and the Brazos River area behind the dam at Possum Kingdom Lake in TX.
My fly fishing experience isn't just limited to trout however. I've caught Guadalupe Bass from the Llano River in Texas, and caught tons of panfish,sand bass, and largemouth bass using flies on different lakes and other still waters over the years. I haven't tried saltwater fly fishing yet....,but it's on my bucket list to get sooner rather than later.
I created this blog because I love fly fishing, fly tying, and talking about everything to do with both! My goal is to become a guide one day. Although seeing that I'm almost 40 now that may have to be my part time job in retirement! Tough to make a dramatic career change while you have kids to put though school! Speaking of that, I have four fantastic kids ranging in age from 21 down to 13. The two oldest I call my "bonus daughters" because we don't like the word "step" at our house. The younger two are athletes, my daughter 15, is a basketball player, and my son, 13 is an all star baseball player. Before you ask no, none of them fly fish! My beautiful wife on the other hand is just beginning to learn, and is super excited about it! I ask God everyday how I could be so lucky to have found a super hot, smart, and funny girl that wants to fly fish too?!
I hope you enjoy reading and following me on my adventures. If you have anything to add, feel free! I'm always looking to learn whenever I can. Show me someone that says they "know it all" about fly fishing, and I'll show you a liar!
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Oscar Olaussen from Frederick, Marylandposted over 4 years ago
I have a bought some properties on Hubzu, and as many of you have stated, you have to be patient to get a good deal.
After over a year watching and dealing with them, I can still not figure out their business model. What I have seen so far, it just doesn't make sense to me.
We would all think the objective for the seller is to get the best possible price for a property, but as far as I can see, there is no logic in their strategy.
Does anyone here have some inside knowledge or facts of their business model???
And who are these people who run the actual sales of the homes? Failed used cars dealers????
My last deal on Hubzu and as all the others, have happened as follows:
Property listed for $149.900. Minimum bid: $105.000 Result: No experienced investors are bidding as we do not want to pay the Premium.
Property relisted for $144,900. Minimum bid still: $105.000. Some amateur bid $122.000. (A total of $127.000 incl; the Premium). Hubzu does not accept the bid and the property now goes to "Highest Offer" and with no Premium.
Highest Offer listing has now a starting offer at $88.000 A few low ball offers comes and after watching it for a couple of weeks, I offer $100.000. A new offer comes in at $112.000 and I go to $110.000. One week later, Hubzu counter me with $140.000!!!!
Wow, what a deal!!!!!! I reject and the listing is reset with no offers. So here we go again, starting all over. Long story short, I now offer $89.000 and 3 weeks later Hubzu (the bank) accept.
Like I said, ALL my deals with Hubzu have gone down the exact same way. Who in their right mind came up with this business model????
Does anyone here have some inside fact and knowledge of Hubzu sellers???