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Hi there! This is my first real fanfiction type story that I've written.
I worte it as a year 9 english assignment. It is supposed to be a monologue, but I think it turned out more like a narrative. I got 15/15, so I must be doing something right, though!
Summer Baby
(A sullen-faced woman cast amongst shadows peers out of a window, centre stage, in a dank and dusty room. The only light in the room is from the full moon shining in from the night sky. She turns to an old table and begins to write on an old, yellowing piece of paper, furiously).
I used to love you.
I used to think you were all I ever needed to be happy. Oh, how wrong I was.
Never, have I seen something change so much in such a short period of time. When I was I child at school I was always thought to be different, an outcast. I never fitted in with any of the stereotypical groups people form themselves into when they are in a school environment. I would always pretend to like the latest songs by the most popular artist the 'cool' girls liked. I'd wear the right clothes, watch the right movies, and laugh at their dim-witted jokes. In secret I was something nobody could ever understand. Not even my mother understood me anymore. We used to be so close. I was her summer baby. Her Anouchka. Little Anouk.
(The woman's expression changes slightly, softening with a small smile).
I remember a long time ago, when I was at the tender age of six, my mother and I had travelled a lot by then, but we came across this small village called Lansquenet-sous-Tannes with pastel painted exteriors with tulips bursting with colours; brilliant oranges and yellows and vibrant indigoes and crimsons, sitting neatly under every window sill, and interiors with small wood burning ovens and cosy bedrooms with over-stuffed duvets, but never as much colour and life as you would think they would have inside, but still lovely to look at. Every little home held their own stories, their own secrets.
It wasn't a very populated town, but just enough people to create the type of place where they would have annual town meetings with the mayor and Comte de Reynauld, who ran the church, where every citizen would attend each Sunday for morning mass, only ever missing if they were ill, and sometimes not even then.
This was unusual for my Maman. She never went to church, never owned a bible. Her bible was her chocolate recipes and the books of the tarot readings and practical magic; using enticing flavours, like special herbs and spices, adding great sense of fun and fulfillment to everything she did, without the need to follow a God or a religion. She was so carefree, just like me.
When we arrived in Lansquenet, the people didn't take too kindly to us at first, especially to my Maman. Some would even refer to her as a witch, because we were the only people who didn't attend church and Maman never wore black shoes like the other mothers. I don't think she has ever worn anything black in her life, well, except for when she was covered in the darkest and richest couverture chocolate after spending hours working, or more like playing in the back kitchen of our Chocolaterie, we had opened up, thinking it was perfect timing, with only two months to Easter.
Maman painted and decorated it with little finishing touches by me, like a red hand print on a stool, and a paw print by my imaginary friend, Pantuofle, the kangaroo, back then I was more than one hundred percent sure that everybody could see him. She worked on it for three days straight until she had it just how she wanted. It was a beautiful shop, the best chocolaterie we had owned, and we had owned quite a few before then. It was a masterpiece. Painted with different shades of blues. Baby blue on the walls and on the floors, midnight blue mixed with brown swirls, just like Maman's famous Mendiants she would make with icing made from real blueberries I would pick down by the Tannes River, with Pantoufle by my side each Sunday, while everybody else was at Mass.
Nobody came to our shop after a single visit by The Comte. Apparently we had arrived just in the midst of lent, where people wouldn't eat very much for sometime. He had declared our shop forbidden and that we won't last long here. I never understood it, but Maman did, even though she thought it to be a bit of nonsense. He said he didn't agree with our shop and the fact that my mother wasn't married and I had no father. It's not that I didn't have a father, of course I did, it's just we never knew who he was.
I never thought about having a father. I never really needed one. That was until after three months of living in Lansquenet, our little shop was thriving, much to the Comte's despair. People had began to open their arms to Maman and I, relishing in our little treats, walking by the enticing display window, poking their heads in, just to take a peek, and leaving with bags of their favourites. Maman and I always had a special knack for guessing people favourites. Except for one very interesting character. His name was Roux, and he was glorious. He had honey colour hair, down to his shoulders, always tied back in a neat pony-tail. He lived on a boat with people he called the 'River Rats'.
Maman fell madly in love with him, and so did I, having my first taste at having a Papa.
(The woman's smile drops back to a frown and she sighs as she writes).
It didn't take long until that changed though. The west wind blew and Maman decided it was time to leave again. I never made a fuss when it happened every other time before, but this time was different. Roux made it all different. I never understood why my mother would want to leave if she was in love with Roux. A man who wrote her love songs and played them to her on his guitar and danced with her on his boat by candle light and made me feel as if I had a father I could play tea parties with and have piggy-back rides until the sun went down and who I looked up to so much and wanted to one day meet a man just like him, who I would marry and have summer babies with and live on a boat in the Tannes.
My dreams were shattered, just because Maman couldn't sit still. There would be no more tulips in their neat little boxes, no more blueberry picking with Pantoufle, no more Roux, my ideal Papa, but worst of all it was the end of Maman and her little Anouk, the summer baby. They were still back in Lansquenet, in the chocolaterie, while we left, walking in the storm with our over used suitcases and wearing our red hoods, disguising my tears as we ran away, once again from ever settling our weary hearts.
Ever since that day we ran, I never was the Summer Baby, with her golden hair flying in the breeze as she ran along the river with Pantoufle. He never followed us out of that village I called home. He stayed there with Roux and his broken heart.
I wish I could go back there. It has been far too long, Roux would be an old man now, like Maman is and he has probably long since forgotten about the free soul and her summer baby.
(A single tear slips from the woman's face and lands with a splash on the sheet of paper. She stands and walks of stage).
Thank you very much for reading!
If anybody is wondering the brackets are used because you have to imagine Old Anouk is on a stage, portrayed by an actor.
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Palate Party's Robyn Almodovar Wins Food Network's Chopped (Video)
Robyn Almodovar and Chopped host Ted Allen
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In last evening's episode of Chopped on the Food Network, Palate Party food truck owner Robyn Almodovar was visibly nervous when presenting her plate to judges Geoffrey Zakarian, Marc Murphy, and Amanda Freitag. The chef, competing for $10,000 along with three other hopefuls, had just made beef tendon and purslane wontons from the ingredients found in her mystery basket.
Although Almodovar was up against some heavy hitters, including Four Seasons Chicago executive chef Stephen Wambach, Buddakan's Oscar Toro, and Robert Sevcik from SEA, the judges approved of the way she transformed the spongy tendon into something delicious. That seemed to give the chef confidence, as her nerves gradually slipped away, replaced by Almodovar's trademark bravado and zest for living.
In the next round of competition, Almodovar seemed to stumble when using mystery basket ingredients trash fish, olive tapanade, vermicelli, and blood oranges. An attempt to fry the noodles to puff them up resulted in a gummy mess. Smacking her head with her hand, the chef realized that the noodles are fresh and re-planned her dish. That thinking-on-her-feet attitude did not go unnoticed, with judge Geoffrey Zakarian saying that he admires the food truck chef because, "she's not wasting a minute".
What seemed like a dismissal of the food truck chef's abilities, especially by Four Season's Stephen Wambach, turned into respect, as Almodovar's tenaciousness and skills made her the one to beat. In the final round, with 30 minutes on the clock, Almodovar faced Wambach in the dessert showdown.
What do you do when you have to make a dessert with egg custard tarts, coffee infused tequila, caramelized onions, and pretzels? Turn it into a fried bread pudding with a savory strawberry onion jam on the side. Georrfrey Zakarian was especially pleased with the use of the onion, and noted that the petite chef looked less nervous than in the beginning of the show.
After deliberation, host Ted Allen revealed the dish on the chopping block. Stephen Wambach's custard sponge, which judge Marc Murphy called, "a terrible bite", was eliminated and Robyn Almodovar was named the Chopped champion.
As Almodovar danced for the judges in a surge of joy, Geoffrey Zakarian told the chef that she, "cooked her truck off". The chef replied, "I feel like I took the world and put it in my pocket."
We're not sure about the world — but Almodovar's pockets now hold an additional $10,000.
Watch the Chopped judges make a dish with the same mystery basket ingredients in this episode of Chopped After Hours:
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Rocky road, quick end | Aug. 24
Pinellas School Board should let leaders lead
Just so this taxpayer understands what just happened to Julie Janssen: She was fired as a symbolic gesture because she couldn't make every parent and subordinate smile while doing a tough job during the toughest of times — is that right? Although she didn't really do anything that could be construed as "wrong," she will be paid half again more than what we pay a governor during a full four-year term. For her three years of service? Wow. We're teaching her a tough lesson.
No wonder she was able to leave so graciously. Instead of the angry mob showing up with pitchforks and torches, they brought tax dollars.
For the life of me, I don't see the sense in this firing. So she stepped on a few toes and irritated some parents while tiptoeing through a minefield of a job; that's what bosses do. The School Board needs to let leaders lead instead of kowtowing to every angry parent who calls because he doesn't want his kid's magnet program touched. Or they want more police on their campus. Or less police. Or more teachers. Or more money for teachers. Or fewer students per teacher. Or earlier school hours. Or later. Or fewer. Or more.
I don't see how she survived three years. I suspect most of the grumblers would have left this post screaming and pulling out their hair years ago.
Norma Fraser, Clearwater
Too big a job for her
I attended the School Board meeting on superintendent Julie Janssen's employment future with reservations, due to the possibility of mudslinging and a highly charged atmosphere. I doubted that sign-in speakers would be capable of restraining their emotions and could present their views in a civil and acceptable manner. Well, for the most part, the speakers kept themselves in check as they shared their opinions of Janssen's performance. Supporters and nonsupporters gave their say without being bounced from the podium.
The board members listened, voted and agreed that Janssen's last day will be Sept. 2. I overheard two Janssen supporters sitting nearby say, "Bad things happen to good people" and "Nice guys finish last" after chairwoman Carol Cook announced the board's decision. That may hold some truth, but as to Janssen's shortcomings, I believe the Clint Eastwood line is more appropriate: "A (woman's) got to know (her) limitations." Unfortunately Janssen did not.
She bit off more than she could chew, and the board's choice to terminate was appropriate. Furthermore, leaving a position with a severance package worth nearly $250,000 is in no way finishing last.
Mike McGinnis, Clearwater
Rocky road, quick end | Aug. 24
Questionable judgment
Why would the Pinellas County School Board offer Julie Janssen such a lucrative exit package? Haven't we already seen several examples of incompetent officials forced out of office, only to be richly compensated for their errors? Surely it is time to write more sensible contracts.
The other troubling aspect of this is the propensity of the board to hire incompetent officials even after a prolonged interview process. Four school superintendents in seven years. Not exactly a shining record of success. Are we to believe the board cannot determine the capabilities of a candidate even after a thorough examination?
Pete Edwards, Seminole
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With the sun and bright blue skies still gracing us with its presence, all I can think about is having a deck or outdoor patio. I imagine eating al fresco as the sun sets over the bay . . . maybe we'll get lucky and have one in our next home. When you I don't have something in my home, I always dream up what I would do if I did have it. All of the above images have little bits that are dream-worthy.
What would you look for in an outdoor patio or deck? Would you use it to lounge around or to host a little dinner party? Ahhhhh . . . the possibilities and have a little oasis to call you own.
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Report: LeBron James met with Ray Allen while rehabbing in Miami
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James met with free agent shooting guard Ray Allen while rehabbing in Miami earlier this season, ESPN's Dave McMenamin reports.
James and Allen were teammates on the Heat for the last two seasons, winning the 2013 title and losing to the Spurs in the Finals last season. The 39-year-old Allen has not decided whether he will join a team this season or retire.
While recovering from knee and back injuries in late December and early January, James spent time in Miami, citing the warm weather as beneficial to his rehab. McMenamin reports that James also recruited Allen to join the Cavaliers this season.
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In 73 games last season, Allen averaged 9.6 points while shooting 37.5 percent on three pointers. He is the NBA's all-time leader in three pointers made.
Cleveland recently acquired guards J.R. Smith and Iman Shumpert from the Knicks. The Cavaliers are currently No. 11 in made three pointers, but just No. 19 in three point percentage.
The Cavaliers have won four straight games and are currently the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 23-20 record. They host the Hornets on Friday.
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Last year, the ProPublica journalism watchdog group and The Los Angeles Times teamed up for an extensive investigation into the California nursing profession. Their shocking findings were published in July 2009.
"The board charged with overseeing California's 350,000 registered nurses often takes years to act on complaints of egregious misconduct, leaving nurses accused of wrongdoing free to practice without restrictions," the investigation found. "It's a high-stakes gamble that no one will be hurt as nurses with histories of drug abuse, negligence, violence and incompetence continue to provide care across the state. While the inquiries drag on, many nurses maintain spotless records. New employers and patients have no way of knowing the risks."
The anecdotes accompanying the investigative series were mortifying – tales of nurses whose incompetence led to patient deaths or who repeatedly assaulted those in their care or who regularly worked under the influence of drugs yet never faced sanctions.
The investigation led Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to fire most members of the state board overseeing registered nurses. It prompted Sen. Gloria Negrete McLeod – chairwoman of the Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee – to introduce SB 1111. The key reform in the Montclair Democrat's bill was the requirement that employers report nurses and some other health professionals who are guilty of misconduct to the state board that licenses them.
Last week, the Senate committee held its first vote on the bill. McLeod was the only "yes" vote. Sen. Mark Wyland, R-Solana Beach, voted "no"; all other members abstained.
So much for the public interest. So much for common sense. The California Nurses Association and its allies weren't about to allow such concerns to get in the way of their power play.
The parallels with the California Teachers Association could not be more precise. Both the nurses union and the teachers union depict themselves as noble defenders of the public. The reality is that they are bare-knuckled special interests that use their clout to keep incompetents – and worse – on the job.
On its website, the CNA says it agrees with the goal of SB 1111 – protecting patients from bad nurses – and is willing to support the bill if it is amended to remove some provisions the union finds onerous. But this constructive, let's-work-it-out attitude wasn't reflected in the CNA's actual dealings with members of the Senate professions committee. They were left with the clear impression that the CNA wanted SB 1111 dead. They were also left with the impression that this opposition wasn't just because of concern about the bill's provisions but because it was associated with the governor, who has clashed repeatedly with the CNA in recent years.
This is pathetic, this politics of payback. We find it hard to believe this is really what the members of the California Nurses Association want their union to be doing with its power. We think most agree that dangerous nurses should be reported to authorities – not protected.


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Karl Malone delivers for U.S. troops on USO tour
iluvnz Vernal, UTAug. 2, 2011 5:41 p.m.
To bgl: You said... "As one who has served, I can tell you that people like this are beloved, while most civilians (and their mealy mouthed thank you's) are taken with a grain of salt".
I too applaud the efforts of Malone, Stewart, etc. However, I find your comment about the "mealy mouthed thank you's" disconcerting. I am a veteran and personally find those thank you's rewarding. Sometimes a heart-felt thank you is all people have to offer. Please consider that before you discount the efforts and sincerity of others.
ThePinkFloydian Bountiful, UTAug. 2, 2011 2:56 p.m.
I believe we can all be heros by supporting our troops. Even the little things we do can be huge. Karl Malone is a very kind man who comes from humble beginings. I cant even imagine what he did to help the victims in hurricane Katrina. Not only did he give money but he did countless hours of work and service. I have met Karl Malone in person and know others who personally know him. He is an incredibly kind and thoughtful person. He spends more time helping others than you will ever know because he has a heart of gold.
Our troops need all the help they can get. Every little bit helps. Thank you Karl Malone and all those who serve our troops for defending our country and freedom.
onebigdaddy Dillon, COAug. 2, 2011 2:41 p.m.
As I write this there are tears running down my creeks thinking about how excited most of the troops would have felt when they saw - Karl, Jon Stewart, David Blaine and Adm. Mullen.
I wish that I could have been visited by them when I served.
I dont like most of Jon Stewarts politics but as far as I see it he is a great American that puts himself out and supports our troops in the combat area as does David Blaine.
As for Karl if you know anything about him he is one the great guys, he puts his time, effort & money where his mouth is.
Thank you Karl, Jon Stewart, David Blaine and Adm. Mullen
bgl Santa Monica, CAAug. 2, 2011 11:01 a.m.
The lack of people commenting on this (and the previous article concerning the trip) confirms my notion, that while many people SAY how appreciative they are of our troops, few will actually take the time or effort to thank them, or those who do as the Mailman is doing-namely putting his money, time and efforts on the line to show how he feels. As one who has served, I can tell you that people like this are beloved, while most civilians (and their mealy mouthed thank you's) are taken with a grain of salt. Thank you Karl, Jon Stewart, David Blaine and Adm. Mullen.
Sneaky Jimmy Bay Area, CAAug. 2, 2011 10:52 a.m.
God bless him
Morgan Duel Taylorsville, UTAug. 2, 2011 7:21 a.m.
Keep up the good work Karl.
SoCalUtahFan Irvine, CAAug. 1, 2011 10:46 p.m.
Thank you, Karl.
You have class indeed.
Madden Herriman, UTAug. 1, 2011 7:34 p.m.
Fantastic move by Malone - our troops deserve much more than they receive, and the USO tours and celebrity visits are a great way to try and deliver for them.
Chris Degn Seoul, KoreaAug. 1, 2011 5:01 p.m.
The Mailman delivers in a big way here! Love the guy. I was a huge Jazz fan in the days of Stockton, Malone, and Hornacek. Sure wish he had come by to see us in '02-'03 when I was at Bagram. Love what he said about athletes not being the "real" heroes. Our service members serving downrange in the combat zone are the true celebrities who should be making the news - guys like SFC Petry who recently was awarded the Medal of Honor. Thanks, Mailman!
Palm Star LIVINGSTON, CAAug. 1, 2011 3:46 p.m.
Our older sons met Karl Malone many years ago when he emceed a public service event. Now a younger son got to meet him last week at Bagram. What a thrill for those Utah soldiers, in from a remote forward operating base near the Pakistani border and in Bagram only by chance, to meet a long-time Jazz legend. Many thanks to Karl Malone. It says a lot about him that our family's only personal contact with him was while he was doing public service.


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A Harlingen man, wanted for trying to hit a police officer with a car, was arrested on Wednesday.
On Oct. 13, a police officer pulled over Marcelo Davila on Ed Carey Drive.
During the stop, Davila got out of his car and tried walking away.
The officer attempted to detain him, but Davila quickly got into the car and tried striking the officer before he drove off.
A warrant was issued for his arrest.
On Wednesday, police pulled over a Mazda on Buchanan Avenue.
The driver was identified as Davila.
Officers took the 24-year-old into custody.
He was charged with an outstanding municipal court warrant and aggravated assault on a public servant with a deadly weapon.
His bond TMs total $100,140.


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After heartbreak of 2012, Benedetti vows to keep driving toward goalFebruary 20, 2013
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Camilo Benedetti could have driven himself nutty trying to identify the critical stroke.
One rimmed-out putt. A drive into the water. A ball lying sardonically in a bunker, unable to hold the green. An overly aggressive line. A conservative play.
In the end, that's all that stood between Benedetti and his 2013 PGA TOUR card. One stroke, taken from any of 16 Web.com Tour locales last year. Pick one.
Somehow, the Colombian pro avoided that spiral.
"What happened in 2012, it happened," said Benedetti, who fell $940 shy of a place among last year's 25 graduates. "It's gone. I'm really excited about this year; I'm looking forward to going back out."
And so Benedetti tees off Thursday at the Panama Claro Championship as the top returnee from last year's money list. It's kind of like being the final guy sent down from the Yankees roster to get a bit more seasoning.
The dream isn't dead, just delayed.
"That first day after [the season], it was very frustrating," Benedetti acknowledged. "I played really hard all year and finished 26th. But it didn't last very long. I was able to look at the positives because there were too many last year."
If the steady climb Benedetti has maintained for the past four years continues, there's really only one step left. From 146th on the 2008 money list, he's risen every year - to 84th, then 63rd, then 35th and the aforementioned 26th.
Benedetti's tally of top-10s and top-25s also has progressively grown. Last year's six top-10s included a tie for fourth at the Price Cutter Charity Championship, two shots out of the playoff eventually won by Chris Wilson.
"I only shot 2 under on the back nine," Benedetti recalled. "That's a golf course where you've got to make birdies, and there were a few [chances left out there] on the back nine toward the end."
Benedetti also held the 36-hole lead at the Chitimacha Louisiana Open, though Casey Wittenberg wound up blitzing the field on the weekend. Benedetti's tie for fifth was the first of back-to-back such finishes, though in each case not close enough to mount a challenge down the stretch.
It still might have been enough to earn a PGA TOUR card, until he hit a flat stretch in the season's final third. The former Florida standout missed five consecutive cuts from late August through all of September, moving from 17th on the money list to squarely on THE 25's bubble.
Another missed cut at the Miccosukee Championship dropped Benedetti out of the top 25, then he moved back up with a tie for 10th at the Jacksonville Winn-Dixie Open. But a slow start at the Web.com Tour Championship proved costly, leaving him 19th despite weekend rounds of 66-67.
With all the jockeying in the final hour, Benedetti could only watch as the final groups played out their rounds at TPC Craig Ranch. Though the $940 gap to No. 25 wasn't the smallest to keep someone from a PGA TOUR card, it was enough to give him pause.
"Everything goes through your head," he said.
Consider that at any venue where Benedetti finished in the top 25, one fewer stroke would have bumped his earnings by enough to overcome the $940.
Or that five of his missed cuts came by a single stroke – including the first three in that five-event skid through September. Another was at the Pacific Rubiales Colombia Championship, in front of his countrymen.
"Fortunately, it didn't stay with me," Benedetti said of the disappointment. "I didn't think too much of it after that last day."
Now 33, Benedetti could take a solace with his progress in several key statistical categories, including a jump to 17th in greens in regulation. He wound up 11th in the all-around rankings, which combines eight primary statistical measures.
"It's been a slow progression, but a very solid one," Benedetti said. "I feel like my game's very consistent nowadays, and that's the main thing I've worked on these past three years. I've tried to get every aspect of my game more consistent."
If there's one aspect that needs continued refinement, though, it's his putting. Though his putting average was only slightly off from previous years, it was enough to drop him from ninth in 2011 to 40th last year.
"It wasn't a bad year I had last year, but I need to feel more comfortable with it," he said.
"I had a stretch of tournaments where I putted really well for two days, and two days it wasn't very good. That was kind of my summary for the year. I told myself I need to have four good days of putting."
Who knows, it might have spelled the difference between a return ticket to Panama and spending the month at Pebble Beach or Phoenix. Benedetti just tells himself that it's a message to refine his game a little more.
"When I get to the TOUR, I want to stay there," he said. "I don't want to bounce back."
And if there's one silver lining from another year on the Web.com Tour, it's that he'll have another season to collect that elusive victory.
"It's always been one of my goals," Benedetti said. "Now I really feel like I can win several tournaments. That's just how I feel about my game now."


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Quarterback Jameis Winston and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' offense look to be headed in the right direction in 2017, despite not reaching the end zone Friday night in a 23-12 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Lavonte David JerseysCornerback Vernon Hargreaves also showed that he has taken to coach Dirk Koetter's call to play more aggressively. The kicking woes continued for Roberto Aguayo -- he lost serious ground to Nick Folk.
QB depth chart: Winston went 9-for-13 for 99 yards, with no touchdowns and no interceptions. Vincent Jackson JerseysHe threw for four first downs on that opening drive but twice missed Mike Evans on fade routes in the end zone. Backups Ryan Fitzpatrick and Ryan Griffin alternated after that, and it was not promising. Fitzpatrick ran in a 6-yard touchdown, but had a dreadful series in the fourth quarter. In a span of three plays, Doug Martin Jerseyshe was nearly picked off, fumbled and then was intercepted. Griffin went 4-for-9 for 57 yards and left the game with a shoulder injury.When it was starters vs. starters, the Bucs looked ...: Pretty good. Mike Evans JerseysEvans caught four passes on seven targets for 58 yards. On defense, Hargreaves made an outstanding, touchdown-saving interception at the goal line on a pass intended for Brandon LaFell. He also had a pass breakup on third down, Jameis Winston Jerseysforcing the Bengals to settle for a field goal.
One reason to be concerned: While the Bucs' defensive starters had a nice outing, the backups struggled, making Bengals backup quarterback Jeff Driskel look like an All-Pro in the second half. There was no pressure up front; there were missed tackles and miscommunication. Justin Evans was nowhere to be found when Robert McClain was expecting help over the top on Josh Malone's touchdown. Backups along the offensive line also struggled in protection.
That guy could start: Javien Elliott looks like a solid nickelback, Gerald McCoy Jerseysfinishing with three combined tackles and a pass breakup. Between an overwhelming number of first-team reps in practice and his performance in Friday's game, he should clinch the job.


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I have a Glock 30 with a TLR-1 tac light and I want to carry concealed with an IWB holster but Want to keep the tac light on the rail. I know its not typical to carry concealed with a tac light on a weapon but I cant be the only one out there that is doing it or has done it. I have seen the Raven concealment holsters and Blade tech, but they are way to pricey for me and I dont think plastic would feel to great. I have been looking for just a normal IWB holster that would be wide enough to fit a tac light into. The thing with IWB's is that they start to vertically narrow to the point where a rail attachment wouldnt fit. Anyone have a suggestion of an IWB holster that is vertically wide enough to fit a tac light into? Thanks guys.
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More and more lately, I've been served food in a bowl, Not a flat soup plate, but a bowl meant for pasta to be dished up from.
Where did this conceit come from?
It's extremely difficult to cut a piece of meat/chicken, or duck sausage (new menu item at DeYoung Museum in San Francisco) and not splash the other contents around. At the DeYoung there were also asparagus spears to manipulate. Dinner at Rue St. Jacques also came in a bowl.
I don't appreciate that kind of service and I think when it appears in front of me, I'll request it returned to the kitchen and put on a proper dinner plate.
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Many of you have been answering my questions lately and I'm so greatful! As you know, I currently have MRSA & Staph. I'm on bactrum, but I still hqave a fever and terrible drainage from openings in my insicion. Now my belly button which is almost completly closed is draining green fluid to. All the drainage I have has started to smell HORRIBLE! The belly button fluid smells like rotten fish & the insicion fluid smells like rotten flesh. Is this normal for infection or should it be checked out?
Terrible Smell from Openings in Insicion and Barely Open Belly Button, is this Normal?
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it sounds like you may need further treatment. it does not sound like you are improving as things are going now. see your surgeon. you may need an exploration or different antibiotics.
MRSA & Staph infection after tummy tuck
Odor from infected incisions is NOT normal, even if on antibiotics.
By your description, your infection is not yet under control, and if your drainage or open incisions have not been cultured recently (to obtain sensitivities to multiple antibiotic choices), this needs to be done. Culture and sensitivities are critical to making sure your surgeon has you on the correct antibiotic coverage. This is particularly important with MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staph Aureus), since many "regular antibiotics" don't work for this.
In addition to proper antibiotic coverage, it may be necessary to have a surgical debridement (removal of dead tissue). Antibiotics cannot "get to" tissues that have died--there is no more blood flow. So dead tissue is not only warm and wet, but a "fertilizer bed" for bacteria! No surgeon likes to undo his or her work, but sometimes we have to eradicate the dead tissue to cure the infection to heal the patient to come back and restore the cosmetic result another day!
See your surgeon ASAP, not tomorrow. Insist on an urgent recheck appointment. You may also wish to stay NPO (eat nothing by mouth after midnight) the night before you see your surgeon (should be tomorrow) in case surgery is recommended. Hang in there; this can indeed get better if the proper steps are taken. Best wishes!
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Based on what you describe, you should be having regular follow-up by your plastic surgeon. If things are getting worse and you have a fever, notify the surgeon's office.
Infection and Odor after Abdominoplasty
At this point, it sounds like you have persistent undrained infection that continues to be a problem. Even if you are on the appropriate antibiotic, further surgery may be necessary to drain the abdomen and debride any necrotic tissue present. I would definitely followup with your surgeon again.
Infection after Tummy Tuck?
I do remember your previous questions; I'm very sorry to hear about the complications you are experiencing.
Yes, the odiferous drainage is most likely part of the same infectious process. the only other reason to be having this type of drainage is if you have unhealthy tissue (for example fat necrosis) that is gradually liquefying and draining.
The most important thing in your situation is that you are being followed by a well experienced board-certified plastic surgeon. If necessary further exploration and drainage procedures may be necessary ( this will be based on his/her examination).
Best wishes.
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text: I was a pretty big fan of the MV4's... In fact, I had 4 pairs of them. I also had a pair of MC4's as well as MS4's. They all fit me perfectly, but I especially liked the MV4. I recently bought the new Barricades to give them a shot, maybe get a little more durabilty, but it was a mistake. I wrote a review on the MV4 quite a while ago that should come up in a search if anyone is interested. I also think I have explained my dislike for the Barricades elsewhere in this forum. I just bought the OC-1's a few days ago and played for a little over 3 hours with them tonight. Cosmetically, the previous MV4's look better. These shoes sort of look like a joke, although I think I am getting used to it. I may end up liking them. Either way, it is not that big of a deal for me. They are not as stable or as "solid" feeling as the original MV4. It almost feels like a running shoe. It has significantly better cushioning than the first MV4, but less stability (still the low to the ground feeling, though). It feels very light. Ventilation is good, as you might expect. Even though I think the previous MV4 might be a better shoe, I still like these more than the slightly worn Barricades sitting on the floor under me. Once I get a whole bunch of time on them, I'll give you all an update on how the cushioning and everything else holds up. Oh yeah, for the record, they come with the same incredible crappy shoe laces that other Prince shoes come with.


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Julia Gillard arrives in Hainan, China
Prime Minister Julia Gillard arrives in China on April 5 2013 ahead of a visit to talk with the nation's new leadership about trade, security, education and climate change. Ms Gillard's first day in China is expected to be dominated by mounting tensions on the Korean peninsula over threats made by North Korea.
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Fab.com, the design flash sales site, is on a roll with 750,000 members since launching four months ago. And now it's fulfilling its members' No. 1 request with mobile apps for iPhone (s aapl), iPad and Android (s goog) devices.
The site, which wasn't mobile-web optimized, already had 18 percent of its visits from mobile devices with the iPhone (9 percent) and the iPad (6 percent) leading the way. Now users will get an experience tailored to their mobile devices, which should be especially helpful for smartphone users, who will get an interface optimized for a smaller screen. Users will also get notifications on new sales and expiring items in their cart, along with the ability to purchase items quickly.
Fab is doing more than $100,000 in sales a day and is adding 5,000-10,000 new members daily. Interestingly, CEO Jason Goldberg told me more than 70 percent of its visits come from Apple products: Macs, iPhones, iPads and iPod touches.


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I especially love the Speed-Cro-Sheen label, super design - whoosh! Sadly, Coats & Clark doesn't make this stuff anymore.
Perhaps a giant ball of string?
|"Marcia coated a giant ball of string with polyurethane to keep her cats from playing with it."
This image is from Country Living's "How to get the look" about Marcia Nelson's home. She only incorporates items into her home that are white, brown, black, and silver. EVERYTHING. I admire her dedication, but I don't think I have the stamina to stick to such a narrow palette. She has a really interesting collection of stuff - you should check it out!


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I don't really expecvt to be hanging here much, I use the main site for a lot of different stuff and may be found around the comments a bit but I sometimes dip into the forum and figued that I may as well say hi. Name's Talos, been a Pokemon fan since version Yellow. Probably won't be around tha much but eh, I'll drop in now and then.


text: Café Veloce has evolved its wine lists to offer more than just the basics. Café Veloce provides diners with the chance to experience the greatest wine produced locally and globally at the most affordable prices in Washington. Our wine list focuses on small production wineries from Washington and Italy. We at Café Veloce strive to give great examples of traditional varietals, and further the exploration of wine with new wine styles and "old world" indigenous varietals. Needles to say we have something on the list for everyone. Every month Café Veloce offers its customers chances to try new wine; from our Monday Night Wine Flights that focus on a new subject each month to our winemaker dinners paired with our great food. Our goal is to continue enjoying great wine by offering wine in a manner that allows our customers to enjoy it with us. We offer Reidel glasses for all wine, a great half-bottle list, captain's list, and knowledgeable staff. All wine is available for retail purchase ($10 off list price.)


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President – Chris Chang
Chris Chang is a management consultant at Deloitte Consulting, advising Tech, Media, and Telecom clients on strategic, operational, and technology issues. He graduated from UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business, where he led organizations such as the Asian Business Association, The Berkeley Group, and Circle K International. Known for passion and dedication to the community, he was heavily involved in advising and strengthening non-profits through Social Sector Solutions and the Center for Non-Profit and Public Leadership.
Chris led the creation of TAP-SF as a non-profit in 2009, and continues to serve as TAP President, National Director of Operations, and Advisor to the SF TA Cultural Festival. Currently, he also serves on the TACL Board of Directors and as Advisor for its college Political Internship Program and high school JTASA chapters. In his spare time, Chris is an avid dragon boat paddler and college mentor who enjoys traveling, photography, technology, and spending time with friends.
External Vice President – RJ Cheng
Roll Jean (RJ) Cheng is currently a manager at Accenture primarily focused on change management and business readiness activities for her IT clients. She graduated from the University of Washington with a B.S. Industrial Engineering. At UW, she was involved in the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and was Secretary and President of the group. RJ was also part of the Emerging Leaders program and received their scholarship multiple years.
RJ was the Community Service/Cultural Chair last year and was a member of TSA (Taiwanese Student Association) during undergrad. She has also always had a passion for Taiwanese culture and could easily find her watching Taiwanese dramas on weekends. RJ has also stayed in tune with her culture through practicing classical Chinese dance among other styles. RJ also enjoys good conversations, good eats, and good travels!
Internal Vice President – Yvonne Lee
After she graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, Yvonne moved to the San Francisco Bay Area in search for more adventures and new experiences. In 2008, she started to develop a strong sense of Taiwanese American identity and became an active member in local Taiwanese American communities. She joined TAP and is honored to serve as TAP-SF's Internal VP. Yvonne is a big believer of sustainable living, and in her spare time, she likes to travel, attend conferences, read, dine, garden, and meet new people.
Treasurer – Ashley Lu
Ashley Lu is an auditor at Chen & Fan Accountancy Corporation, a regional CPA firm in the Silicon Valley focusing on high-tech industry. She graduated from Arizona State University with a bachelor's degree in Accounting and a Master's degree in Taxation. She is actively seeking for more opportunities to get involved with her community. Ashley hopes to outreach to other members of the community through TAP. In her spare time, Ashley enjoys exploring the bay area, going to concerts and reading up on the world.
Secretary – Andrew Chen
Andrew Chen is a medical device engineer for Johnson & Johnson. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in biological systems engineering from UC Davis, and a Masters of Science degree in Engineering from San Jose State University. Andrew has been actively involved with the Taiwanese community since 2001 when he first volunteered for TACL-Leading Youth Forward (then TAYL) as a counselor. In 2009, he became Secretary of TACL-SF, the organization that now runs LYF as one of its major programs. In his spare time he enjoys reading, practicing Brazilian Jujitsu, partaking in motorsports,and experiencing new events.
Cultural Chair – Angela Hsueh
Angela Hsueh fell in love with the Bay Area when she moved here 14 years ago and discovered there were many other Taiwanese Americans like herself. She enjoys delicious cuisine, good company, and singing off-key karaoke when no one is around. On the weekends, Angela moonlights as an abacus and mental arithmetic teacher at Chinese schools. She believes in passing on Taiwan's rich cultural heritage to the future generations. In her spare time, Angela is an engineer working in the heart of the Silicon Valley.
Community Service Chair – Wilson Tsao
Wilson is an engineer at Yingli Solar working in San Francisco. He graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a major in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Wilson grew up in Queens, NY and worked in New York City for 2 years after graduation before moving to San Francisco. He enjoys playing sports, watching basketball and football, and catching a good movie.
Professional Chair – Gemmy Tsai
Gemmy Tsai is a product manager at OpenTable. Previously, he was a management consultant at Monitor Group and later a venture capital associate at FTV Capital. Gemmy graduated from UC Berkeley where he studied Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and was an active member of the Taiwanese community, co-founding Cal's TASA (Taiwanese American Student Association) in 2003. Since graduation, Gemmy has served in a variety of leadership roles in professional and community organizations including Inspire, Global Glimpse, and NextGen. Gemmy is an avid restaurant explorer (unsurprising, given his current job!) and has a passion for traveling.
Social Chair – Eli Kuo
Eli Kuo is serving his second term as the Social Chair of TAP-SF. In the past year he organized the TAPpy Hour events in San Francisco, the Private Cruise in San Francisco Bay, the Wine Tasting event, the Poker Night, and most recently the Joint Mixer with Plate by Plate and the National Association of Asian American Professionals. He hopes to launch bigger and better events that will make TAP-SF the talk of the town. Eli serves as the Founder/CEO of Collegible Inc., which helps students achieve their academic dreams. Eli graduated from Harvard and UCLA. And yes, it is true that Zhang Ziyi is Eli's cousin!
Social Chair – Chun-Hui Wang
Chun is a Systems Engineer for VISA. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from U.C. Riverside. He grew up in Pleasant Hill, CA and has been an active member for Taiwanese organizations for many years starting with attending TAYL in 1995 (Now called LYF Camp). During college he has been involved in several groups performing Lion Dance and Martial arts for cultural shows and hosted several events. Chun moved back to the bay area in 2006. More recently you may have seen him as the head Chef for the 2011 Taiwanese BBQ before he joined the TAP cabinet. Outside of work Chun enjoys traveling, attending tech conferences, biking, singing karaoke, playing summer and winter sports, and having board game nights with friends.
Membership Chair – Howard Chen
Howard Chen is a management consultant at Edgar, Dunn & Company in San Francisco. He graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in Economics and a minor in Education. At Cal, he spent his time working Event Management for the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and volunteering as a teacher/tutor with Fun in Science and Oakland Asian Students Educational Services. Howard has always had a strong sense of Taiwanese American identity and is looking to help create stronger cultural awareness and visibility in the community. Howard enjoys sneakers, basketball, Hip-Hop, and everything Taiwan.
Designer Chair – Susan Huang
Susan Huang was born in Taiwan and raised in Maryland. She is a recent MBA in Design Strategy graduate from The California College of the Arts in San Francisco. She is a user experience designer with a background in graphic design and design research. She has a passion for transforming experiences into meaningful artifacts, ecosystems and services that are a joy to use. In the past she has played both a mentor and leadership role in her community. She is excited to be involved with the Taiwanese community and can't wait to see TAP-SF grow.
When she's not designing, you can find her with friends — traveling, stuffing her face, baking, or at kickboxing class. Oh! she does NOT consider her love of Reality Television an embarrassment.
Technology Chair – Christy Tong
Christy Tong is a problem solver with a degree in Industrial Design from California College of the Arts. TAP-SF is where she wants to see development not only inside the Taiwanese community but also development of appreciation from worldwide influences. Christy loves traveling and discovering new horizons, new cultures, new elements that could fulfill her creative mind and visions. She loves her camera and photography, her tennis racket and snow gears. Dreams of enjoying an authentic Taiwanese meal.
PR Chair – Lin Chen
Lin Chen moved up to the Bay from southern California and is a recent graduate of Trinity University in San Antonio, TX. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Chinese Language major as well as a dual minor in Studio Art and Art History. During college, she was actively involved in several nonprofits, serving as Activities Coordinator for Best Buddies Trinity chapter, volunteering at an animal shelter, and involving in misc local organizations. Currently, she works in Public Relations at Schwartz MSL in San Francisco. When not PR-ing, Lin enjoys traveling, cooking and eating, volunteering, and exploring the outdoors.
Advisor to the Board – Teddy Liaw
Teddy Liaw has been an active 2nd gen leader in the Taiwanese American community for several years. Today, he serves as the National President of the Taiwanese American Citizens League (TACL), where he previously served as the National Chairman of the Board, and also was the Internship Coordinator for several years. He was the 3-term President of Taiwanese American Professionals (TAP), and is largely attributed its growth as the author of the TAP Mission Statement and Constitution. He graduated from UC Berkeley, where he served as student body President (ASUC), created the Asian American Association (AAA), and Project SMILE. He currently is the Senior Director, Retail and Direct Response at LiveOps, a Silicon-Valley-based technology company.


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You can tell when someone is comfortable in their own skin. It resonates from their character and in everything that persons says and does. A person with healthy self-esteem doesn't have to boast or show-off their talents and skills, they act with modesty because they rarely feel they have anything to prove. Their sense of gratification is mostly internal, but their external behaviors reveal a bold and confident persona, a person that is equally comfortable with both their strengths and their flaws.
I find myself often attracted to these kinds of people. Not in a sexual way, of course, but in a way that I wish to be more like them. They have an authentic sense of self-worth. They are confident in their abilities and their resilience when things get tough. They are masters of themselves, and as such there is always something new to learn from them and apply to your own life.
Recognizing your own unique value to the world, whatever that may be, can motivate you to exercise your gifts and take pride in your accomplishments. And that pride can be contagious to whoever watches you succeed.
People like people who believe in themselves. We often seek to be more self-dependent just like them, and we find ourselves inspired by the way they carry themselves.
Some of my own inspirations include entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuck, personal development guru Steve Pavlina, writer Ayn Rand, and musician Maynard James Keenan (from the band Tool). These are just a handful of the many personalities in my life who have taken pride in their craft, and in return accomplished things that were later beloved by many. Who has influenced you in your life?
Having a mentor who exhibits this kind of self-worth can help you build strong character for yourself. When you relate to others who overcome struggles and later triumph, you can borrow that energy to help fuel your own endeavors. A recent study in social psychology showed that role models work best during times when we can relate to them. So find yourself a mentor or two, and then find the parallels between their story and yours (I personally try to find inspiration in every success story I hear).
Take this short success story involving Bruce Lee and a friend
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In the story, we see how Bruce Lee's confidence in himself spills over into his confidence in others. When his friend says, "If I run anymore I am liable to have a heart-attack and die," Bruce responds, "then die." He would rather his friend die trying to achieve his maximum potential, then live constantly selling himself short. The friend took this as a challenge and found the power to run the full 5 miles. Lee's response motivated the friend to do something they previously thought was impossible. By the end of it, the friend walked away feeling like a better person – that's the effect magnetic self-esteem can have on another person.
Before we can share self-esteem, we have to have it ourselves. And once we do, we can become an endless source of inspiration for others.
One of the key ideas here is that the benefits of self-esteem stretch far greater than our narrow ego – I've used words like "magnetic" and contagious" to help illustrate this point.
One area I've been trying to build self-esteem in is entrepreneurship and self-employment. You can imagine how much confidence it takes to build a product or service that others will find valuable. If you think you can't do it, you'll never finish it, because you'll always feel you are inadequate or "not good enough."
Barbara Winter touches on this very concept in her book Making A Living Without A Job. She stresses that self-esteem has a consequence on our actions, and that a person with high self-esteem is often more compassionate toward others. Because the esteemed person can already sufficiently take care of their own needs, they can now focus more on the needs of others. Self-esteem thus enables us to work with others more effectively (this is something important to both business and life in general):
"While it may be intangible, self esteem is not invisible. It's easy to spot people who have high self-esteem by their behavior. Chances are that the people you most like being with possess it in abundance. These people are frequently described as 'gracious' and 'thoughtful,' which makes them desirable as friends.
They love and care of themselves, but they are not arrogant. They have compassion for others, which rises out of their compassion for themselves. Since few of us arrive at a place of healthy self-esteem by accident or birth, these folks may be constantly aware of their own struggle to achieve it – and their ongoing effort to nurture it.
Their curiosity and interest in others lead them them to be excellent listeners, another magnetic quality. In addition, they have an elevated sense of personal responsibility; they rarely blame others for their problems or misfortunes. They may have a passionate desire to contribute to society. Whether they speak it or not, they frequently have a sense of mission in their lives that others lack. Knowing their own worth gives them a profound sense that they are here for some purpose, which, in turn, shows itself in a reverence for life.
Forward-thinking, they are aware that all past experiences in their lives have helped to mold their character. Even when their lives have seemed difficult, you'll hear them say, "I wouldn't change a thing." They have a strong aura of integrity and truthfulness about them, but they are truly sensitive to the feelings of others. People with high self-esteem don't have the need to say everything that's on their mind. The bonus you receive for hanging out with these folks is that in their presence you feel safe and accepted just as you are. In fact, when you leave them you may find that you like yourself a bit more."
I think Winter's is right. People who have authentic self-esteem build stronger relationships with others. They don't view everyone as a threat, so they are willing to help people instead of break them down. When we are confident enough in our own abilities, we are comfortable helping others build their own strengths and overcome their own weaknesses, without worrying that we are making ourselves look worse. That's a very enchanting quality to have.
People like people who make them feel good about themselves. If being with a person inspires you to be a better person, by most accounts you will want to keep them as a worthy friend. So I think it is important to remember that self-esteem is not only something that is good for ourselves, but also something good for society at large. We should all strive to feel more comfortable in our own skin.
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July 15, 2011
Cal State East Bay Students, Faculty and Staff —
Last Tuesday the CSU Board of Trustees voted last week to increase tuition by an additional 12 percent effective in Fall 2011. This action was in response to the additional $150 million reduction in appropriations to the CSU following the Governor's approval of the 2011-12 budget. The total reduction of state appropriation to the CSU now stands at $650 million, rather than the $500 million for which we had initially planned and developed a balanced budget. The effect to the CSU is a 24 percent reduction from last year's state appropriation.
Having attended the Board of Trustees meeting I can tell you that neither the Chancellor, the Trustees, nor I were pleased with the prospect of increasing tuition costs. However, the alternative would have been that we would not be able to provide our students the classes they need to advance toward their degrees nor preserve access to qualified students in our service region.
The tuition increases take effect with the fall term and will raise tuition by $196 per quarter for full-time undergraduate students, $226 for credential program participants and $240 for graduate students at CSUEB. For a full academic year, the added amount would be $588 for a full-time undergraduate student.
In planning for next year, Cal State East Bay had strategically planned for a budget cut of $8.5 million, based on our share of the CSU's $500 million initial cut. While we have implemented cost reduction measures and continue to evaluate administrative services and programs, it simply would not be feasible for us to implement an additional $4.8 million in budget cuts before the start of the 2011-12 academic year.
We will continue to manage our budget and expenditures prudently. A strategic approach is especially important, as the CSU faces the possibility of an additional mid-year cut of $100 million. This would mean another $3.2 million reduction for Cal State East Bay if state revenue forecasts are not realized.
We will keep you informed of any further developments as they pertain to Cal State East Bay's budget and enrollment plans for the future. In the coming year, more than ever, it will be necessary for all of us to work together to provide the best possible educational experience for our students and continue to make CSUEB a great place to learn and work. I thank you in advance for your understanding and continued support in these difficult budget times.
Leroy M. Morishita, Ed.D.
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Tabitha Ann Shepherd married William Patterson Moore on 19 Sep 1872.
Tabitha was born 15 Nov 1853, in Union Twp, Belmont Co, OH. She died 21 Dec 1923, in Union Twp, Belmont Co, OH.
William was born 8 Jun 1844, in Morretown, Jefferson Co, OH. He died 8 Jul 1907, in Union Twp, Belmont Co, OH. He was the son of Cyrus and Jane Moore.
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3. Margaret Young Moore (b. 1884) married George Montgomery Brown
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littanybreigh...Thanks for the heads up about the popcorn and sea salt. I went and got 2 boxes of popcorn, sea salt, and 2 bags of No Yolk noodles for $1.72 (I did not have the $.40 q for sea salt, but for 49 cents I was happy!!)
Thanks to you Nancy and Faye. Got both and ready to save very early in the morning. Elizabeth
Was surprised when I discovered @ Food Lion today that I could save 25 cents on 4 rolls of toilet tissue when I bought them in individual rolls instead of the 4 pack of the exact same product! It pays to check prices. Thanks
Gap today has a really good deal -- 20-60% off -- found some dress and casual shirts for 60% off which is less than it will be on BF! BF is only 50% -- but it is off everything until 10am
AAkkkk, I'll have to check and see how many of those OR coupons I have littany!
No problem - my husband feels the same way about the popcorn with a bowl! The ZVR reloaded for me, but I only had 3 of the coupons, so I won't need it. If you have more, it could be the ZVR that keeps giving :)
littany, thank YOU for the heads up on the new Orville ZVR coupon - daughter loves popcorn and the ones with their own bowl she loves (no dishes LOL) so I guess I'll have to pop in there and get those!! I have the 55/1 coupons too - sweet deal!
Will have to get something else to eat up the extra ... not a problem LOL
Here is a link to check on your rebate for the Brita water pitchers, if anyone is interested. Also, thanks Nancy for the link on the bakeware set from PG. I checked mine yesterday and it says it shipped 11/23.
I just got back from HT and got some great deals. I bet everyone already knows about them, but if not:
-Orville Redenbacker is on BOGO, with .55/1 and a new 1.50/2 ZVR = moneymaker
-International Delight is 3/5.00 plus .75/1 (plus a savingstar deposit)
-Glory Pinto beans are on clearance for .92, so the .75/2 makes them around $ .17 each
-Betty Crocker instant mashed potatoes .77, so the .40/1 from the Betty Crocker website makes them free.
-The diamond crystal sea salt at $1.50 with 1.00/1 ZVR plus .40/1 printable make it free.
-Muir Glen tomato paste is free with the .85/1 printable that is still available at Betty Crocker.com
Thanks Nancy! You're the best! They were hesitating to take my Purnia Pro printed coupons because they didn't have my name on them. I printed them using Coupons.com, so of course they were legit and will never have my name. Maybe I will e-mail their customer service to get something like this that is more recent.
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Rated 4 / 5 stars
If I was going to make a action based, old-time RPG this is the kind of music I would use! It fits that role perfectly, actually, because a game designer may well stumble across this and think 'it fits my battle sequences perfectly' Infact....I just might have to come back to you on that one!
There's nothing you could do to make it better that I can think of! (i just make a point of never giving ANYTHING 5 stars. It's a weird and kinda silly principle but still!)
Rated 4 / 5 stars
Really reminiscent of old school chiptune, the kick was a nice touch.
I think it has a very 'final stage' feel to it. Nice work!
That's great to hear! I think I would like to revisit this song at some point, it's been a while since it was made.
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This reminds me of the good days of old school Nintendo :) Excellent job!
That's great! I always love it when a song relays that sense of nostalgia. I suppose that is why I made this song the way it is! :) Thanks!
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This is a totally awesome song! Reminds me of the stages in Double Dragon when Billy would be in a full nelson and he'd have to struggle to get free!
I'd love to use this in my promo for our video game convention! If that's cool with you Neon-Bard?
Thanks a bunch! :D
Of course you can use the song! I'm perfectly fine with that as long as I'm given credit! ;)
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I give it 5 stars, since this is what I'm looking for in good songs. Synth, beat, and good transitions between notes. All fit my criteria for a good song. Kudos to you. This reminded me a little bit of those scenes in CSI when they test evidence with music in the background. I don't know, might just be me. Anyway, good job, and keep up with what you're doing.
Hey Ricco!
Thank you for the very kind review as I must say! :D
I'm really glad you liked it, and I had to laugh a little bit when you mentioned that whole CSI bit. I don't think I'll ever watch a scene from those shows now without this song in my head! lol
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Broccoli with Cranberries
and Pecans
(Makes 4 servings)
2 large heads of broccoli, florets removed (about 4 cups)
Small handful dried cranberries
Small handful pecans, toasted
About 1 T. grated Parmesan
1 squeeze fresh lemon juice (about 1 T.)
Sea salt and pepper
Steps: Put steamer basket in medium saucepan along with about ½ cup of water. Place broccoli in basket, cover with lid and turn heat to high. It will only take a few minutes to steam once water boils. Place steamed broccoli in a large bowl.
Add cranberries, pecans, Parmesan and lemon juice, and toss. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Cowgirl tip: Serve this with a poached egg on top for a light lunch or dinner.
Nutritional information per serving: 59 calories, 3 grams fat, 5 grams carbohydrates, 3 grams protein, 1 milligram cholesterol, 73 milligrams sodium, 2 grams dietary fiber, 45 percent of calories from fat.
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My partner and I have been dating for two years now, and a lot has changed since the beginning of the relationship. So, let us start at the beginning.
I go to university, and I met my partner there. We shared a class together, so we flirted and hung out. One day I asked her on a date; she said yes, and so it began. At first, I was very scared to tell her that I was into BDSM. I was afraid to tell her about the things that I liked, and I was afraid to ask her if she was interested. So, a couples months passed, and we got to know each other well. We then decided to become sexually active, so we had a lot of non-kinky sex. Again, I was scared; I didn't know how to bring up my interests. I had thought about mentioning it, but I really wasn't sure how to go about it.
Here is where I want to make my first point, so pay attention. There are times when you will like something your head, but you won't like it in reality. Because of this, it might not actually be important to bring up your interests to your partner. This was my first sexual partner, and I didn't actually know what I would like. Since experimenting with her, I have found that there are some things that are hot in my head, but not in reality (for example, forced feminization). So, my point here is that you need to weigh how important disclosing sexual information is before you actually do it. If my partner broke up with me tomorrow, there are certain BDSM aspects that I would not want to go without. There are other aspects that I would not care about, though. So, you should evaluate the importance of your sexual fantasies before you bring them up, especially if you have never acted those fantasies out before.
So, as I was saying, we started to get sexually active together, which was a first for both of us. About a month went past; we both really liked each other, and things were becoming relatively serious. So, at this point, I decided that I wanted to give it a shot and tell her what I liked sexually. Now, there's no easy way to do this, and my advice to just do it. One day I mustered up the guts and told her, and I'm glad I did. Now, I initially told her that I was into BDSM; I didn't tell her much more at first.
This is where my second tip comes in. You need to realize that you have fantasized about things of this nature for years; thinking of bondage positions, sexual toys, and gags might all come easily to you. However, this stuff probably won't come easily to your partner if they are unfamiliar with BDSM. So, when you say you want to try using a ball gag, don't expect them to know what it is right away. You need to take your time and go slow; explain things to them if you think they're interested.
So, for me, my partner wasn't really sure what BDSM was, but she wanted to know more. We cared a lot about each other, and we wanted to make each other happy. It all went positively for us, but there are some people who are close-minded and might reject you at this point. If that happens, be cool about it. Just realize that if you're straight and a gay man hits on you, you'd tell him no thanks and mean nothing by it. In the same way, your partner might say no to your fantasies. All that this means is that you two have different interests; it doesn't mean that there's anything wrong with you. You should still be happy with yourself even if this happens. I have read postings by people that are quite sad about rejection, but it really doesn't mean much.
So, here comes another tricky area... when do you tell your partner? I told mine late in our relationship, when we were already emotionally invested. I think I waited too long, really. If I did it again, I would tell them around the 1 month mark, and I have reasons for that. You don't want to make too big of a deal out of your fantasies, because your partner should still come first as a person. Their personality, likes, how they act, and their character should matter, and they should come first. After that, there's the matching of the smaller details, such as sexual preference. By getting to know them as a person first, you have more of a chance of building an emotional connection. Also, there are people who will change a bit, like my girlfriend. My girlfriend wasn't into BDSM when I met her, but we have explored it. Now, she really likes some aspects of BDSM. My point is, if you have an emotional connection with someone, they will be more likely to experiment with you. So, I really think that the 1 or 2 month mark is a good time to bring up sexual interests. This does really depend on you, though.
My final piece of advice is to not dump too much information on them at once. When I first started telling my girlfriend my likes, I wrote pages and pages to her. She got overwhelmed by all of that; it was just too much. Because of this, I now only send small pieces of information at a time, and I always do it in a certain order. First, I start by bringing up the subject (such as rope bondage). Then, a day or two later, I will talk about it a bit more (tying knots, positions, safety, etc). A day or two after that, I will show her the rope, and that'll be it. A few days after, I would tie her up (if she was interested), even though I prefer to be the one that's tied, as this will help her feel comfortable with ropes. A few days after this, I will talk to her about tying me up. By doing it this way, it's slow and she feels comfortable, which makes her more willing to try things out. So, be understanding and go at a slow pace.
To summarize:
1. Get to know your date as a person before you disclose your sexual preferences.
2. Go slow, and avoid giving too much information at once.
3. Decide what is important and what you are willing to give up. Start talking about the important stuff.
I hope that this helps anyone who is dating and looking for a kinky partner. As always, feel free to ask questions at the bottom.


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