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For three seasons starting in 2010, the 49ers had little doubt as to who would be the focal point in the return game. Ted Ginn Jr. was the man for the job.
It's not altogether confirmed who will be fulfilling this role for San Francisco when Ginn and the team he signed with this offeason, the Carolina Panthers, visit Candlestick Park on Sunday for an intra-conference Week 10 matchup.
That's not to say options are limited. There are a few.
"The 49ers have great special teams," Ginn said on a conference call with Bay Area reporters on Wednesday morning. "Brad Seely will have his guys up and running."
A few of Ginn's former teammates appear in the running to return punts and kickoffs. Wideout
"All those options are open," Jim Harbaugh said of his specialists for Sunday's game, "and I'm not going to divulge that information."
Ginn, meanwhile, is the Panthers' mainstay at both spots. He is averaging 8.3 yards per punt return and 24.7 on kickoffs.
Because the 49ers were a Super Bowl contender during his tenure, Ginn said, he was happy with this role in San Francisco. This is not to say he didn't miss playing wide receiver. The Ohio State product recorded two receptions for one yard with San Francisco in 2012; he already has 21 catches for 367 yards through Week 9 in 2013.
"I was being a team player," he said of his 49ers days. "My goal was to go out and (whichever team) I went to, to give them an opportunity to feature Ted Ginn. I believe I can play receiver. I've played it, I enjoy it, and I just want more of an opportunity."
Ginn got his chance during training camp when two Carolina wideouts ahead of him on the depth chart, Armanti Edwards and David Gettis, were injured. He found himself earning the No. 3 role behind starters Steve Smith and Brandon LaFell.
"He makes a couple catches on crossing routes (in a preseason game) and with that great speed, he runs by people," Ginn's current coach, Ron Rivera, said. "Now all of a sudden we have a different threat.
"He's been a great addition. He's been tremendous for us... You're opening your eyes and going, 'Wow.' Honestly, you kind of think, 'Where's all this been during his career?' The biggest thing Ted said to us was just (getting) the opportunity."
As for facing his forming team, comprising friends he still keeps in touch with, Ginn said he expects San Francisco's best whether outside linebacker
"I know what the defense is about, what they bring," Ginn said. "They're going to come out full-force."
As for comparing his last two signal-callers – Ginn was asked if Cam Newton is better than
"A lot of quarterbacks don't run like these guys," he said.


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But the embraces of the mother and child, the sound of their voices, and what they were saying, made him change his mind.
He shook his head, and with a sigh he closed the door. "I'll wait another ten minutes," he said to himself, clearing his throat and wiping away tears.
Among the servants of the household there was intense excitement all this time. All had heard that their mistress had come, and that Kapitonitch had let her in, and that she was even now in the nursery, and that their master always went in person to the nursery at nine o'clock, and every one fully comprehended that it was impossible for the husband and wife to meet, and that they must prevent it. Korney, the valet, going down to the hall porter's room, asked who had let her in, and how it was he had done so, and ascertaining that Kapitonitch had admitted her and shown her up, he gave the old man a talking-to. The hall porter was doggedly silent, but when Korney told him he ought to be sent away, Kapitonitch darted up to him, and waving his hands in Korney's face, began:
"Oh yes, to be sure you'd not have let her in! After ten years' service, and never a word but of kindness, and there you'd up and say, 'Be off, go along, get away with you!' Oh yes, you're a shrewd one at politics, I dare say! You don't need to be taught how to swindle the master, and to filch fur coats!"
"Soldier!" said Korney contemptuously, and he turned to the nurse who was coming in. "Here, what do you think, Marya Efimovna: he let her in without a word to anyone," Korney said addressing her. "Alexey Alexandrovitch will be down immediately—and go into the nursery!"
"A pretty business, a pretty business!" said the nurse. "You, Korney Vassilievitch, you'd best keep him some way or other, the master, while I'll run and get her away somehow. A pretty business!"
When the nurse went into the nursery, Seryozha was telling his mother how he and Nadinka had had a fall in sledging downhill, and had turned over three times. She was listening to the sound of his voice, watching his face and the play of expression on it, touching his hand, but she did not follow what he was saying. She must go, she must leave him,—this was the only thing she was thinking and feeling. She heard the steps of Vassily Lukitch coming up to the door and coughing; she heard, too, the steps of the nurse as she came near; but she sat like one turned to stone, incapable of beginning to speak or to get up.
"Mistress, darling!" began the nurse, going up to Anna and kissing her hands and shoulders. "God has brought joy indeed to our boy on his birthday. You aren't changed one bit."
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The Adams County Public Library is celebrating National Library Week from April 10 – 16. This annual national event celebrates how libraries transform their communities by offering everyone free access to information, entertainment, and education. Stop by your local library, and share with us why your library is important to you. Don't miss your chance to pick up a free library bag featuring the Adams County Public Library's logo, while supplies last. Need to replace a lost or aging library card? Now through April 16, replacement cards are free of charge.
From April 11 – 16, the library is holding a Food for Fines drive. For each canned food item you donate at the library, we'll cancel up to $3 of your overdue fines. All food items collected will be given to local food pantries. Donations are also welcome. Help support your neighbors in need, and erase your overdue fines at the same time. Food for Fines does not cancel fees for lost or damaged items.
Now through April 29, come visit our 3-D Printer Showcase at your local library. Back by popular demand, the 3-D printer and 3-Doodler borrowed from SWON Libraries will tour each Adams County Public Library during April. A 3-D printer uses computer software to create complex 3-D objects by printing layers of superheated plastic filament. 3-D printing technology allows businesses and individuals to create any 3-D object you can imagine and design. Come try 3-D modeling for yourself with a handheld 3-Doodler, a 3-D pen that allows you to create 3-D shapes by drawing freehand. Stop by to watch the 3-D printer in action, or call ahead for an appointment to have a custom 3-D object printed, subject to availability.
Guiding Ohio Online AmeriCorps technology trainer Melissa will host the 3-D printer demonstrations. The 3-D Printer Showcase will be at the West Union Library April 11 through 14, the North Adams Library on April 16, 21, and 25, the Manchester Library April 18 through 20, and the Peebles Library April 26 through 29. For more information, call 937-544-2591.
Now at the North Adams Library, teens and tweens are invited to submit their original artwork to our Teen Art Contest. Teens ages 11 – 19 are invited to submit their original art, including drawing, painting, photography, film, or mixed media to the North Adams Library by Saturday, April 16. Please attach your name, date, and artwork category to the back of your artwork when you bring it to the library. All submissions will be displayed in the library from April 18 through 23, and the public is invited to vote for their favorite entry in each category. Winners will be announced Monday, April 25. For more information, call Julia at 937-386-2556.
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David and Victoria Beckham have bought a home in west London for £40 million – and have decided it needs another £5 million invested in refurbishment before it can be brought up to scratch.
With the house described as a "project", the former Spice Girl and ex-England captain are expected to move into the home when the modifications are completed towards the end of next year.
The four-storey home is reported to have seven bedrooms, five bathrooms and two rooms just for Victoria's shoes.
There will be an underground garage to store David's extensive fleet of cars and motorbikes, and a tunnel which staff and security will use to travel in and out from a second property.
A friend of the Beckham family told the Sun on Sunday the plans were "mind-blowing", and said: "They have been working to a new schedule since David retired from football.
"The new place is a project – and a place for the kids, particularly Harper. It will be her memories of a childhood home when she is older. And what a childhood she is going to have."
David, 38, and Victoria, 39, are expected to occupy the top floor, and workmen will add vast wardrobe space for the clothing designer to store her latest inventions.
The third floor will reportedly be for guests, each bedroom coming with an en-suite bathroom.
Finally, the boys Brooklyn 14, Romeo, 11, and Cruz, eight, and daughter Harper, two, will take the second floor.
Reports earlier this month suggested the family had their hearts set on a £50 million home complete with panic room a stone's throw from Kensington Palace.
Then, a source told the Mirror: "After months of searching they have found their dream city home. Their offer should get accepted any day now.
"It is in a perfect, quiet location with discreet, well-to-do neighbours.
"David and Victoria want everything perfect. It will be unique."
The west London purchase follows the sail of their Hertfordshire home, known as Beckingham Palace.
The 12-acre estate, bought just months after David and Victoria got married in 1999, cost £2.5 million. It reportedly sold for £12 million this autumn.
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All due respect to the Muppets, but this time of year I have to disagree with Kermit: It is in fact easy being green. We're entering the season of leafy greens, and kale has burst onto the scene this week. You'll find it at today's Ballston FreshFarm Market, Saturday's Columbia Heights Community Marketplace, Saturday's FreshFarm Market in Silver Spring, Saturday's H Street NE FreshFarm Market, Wednesday's Farmers Market at Maryland and Wednesday's Foggy Bottom FreshFarm Market. Details on these and more than 100 other markets can be found through the link to our map below.
Because we're all in favor of cross-promotion here at The Post, make sure you have a look at Carolyn Butler's column about kale from Tuesday's Health & Science section. She makes some interesting points, including reasons why you shouldn't go too crazy eating large quantities of the cruciferous vegetable. That would just be overkale. (Sorry, I could not resist.)
We have almost three dozen recipes with kale in our Recipe Finder, including two for its popular chip preparation.
Other noteworthy foods you can buy this week:
At today's Ballston FreshFarm Market:
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Farms at Ellis Bay: pearl millet; potted herbs.
Pleitez Produce: kale; radishes; tomatoes.
Mickley's Orchard: Stayman, Nittany and Winter Banana apples.
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Westmoreland Berry Farm: tomatoes; acorn, butternut and spaghetti squash; Golden Delicious apples.
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Black Rock Orchard: chestnuts; Red Bartlett, Magness and Seckel pears.
Garner's Produce: white sweet potatoes; heirloom peach tomatoes; green and wax beans.
Mountain View Farm: certified organic tatsoi and bok choy.
At Saturday's Columbia Heights Community Marketplace:
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Country Vittles from Critter Hill Farm: pork; sausage.
Pleitez Produce: kale; collards.
Wisteria Garden: kale; arugula; sugar snap peas.
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Banner Bee Co.: fruit-flavored honey sticks.
Chicano Sol: kale.
Down to Earth Farm: chili peppers.
Farm at Our House: baby purple kohlrabi; turnips.
Many Rocks Farm: Mulefoot pork kielbasa.
Quaker Valley Orchards: muscadine grapes.
Three Springs Fruit Farm: apple and pear butter; Empire, Gala, Fuji and Golden Delicious apples.
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Kuhn Orchards: Crimson Topaz, Kids Gala and SnowSweet apples; strawberries; raspberries; blackberries; grapes; chestnuts; bitter melon; pearl onions; french filet beans; heirloom winter squash; Italian butternut squash; banana squash.
Pecan Meadow Farm: dried honeycrisp apples; duck eggs.
McCleaf's Orchard: kiwi berries; UV-processed cider.
Plantmasters: mixed herb containers; salad pots; peppers.
Takoma Mushrooms: brown, golden and gray oyster mushrooms; shiitakes.
Truck Patch Farms: turkey breasts; winter squash; pork.
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Richfield Farm: eggplant; peppers; tomatoes; winter squash.
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Knouse Fruitlands: Anjou Pears; Shizuka, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious and Ginger Gold apples.
Pleitez Produce: radishes; cilantro; collard greens.
Spiral Path Farm: collard greens.
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Black Rock Orchard: three specialty ciders (honeycrisp apple, cinnamon apple and concord grape); Smokehouse and Grimes Golden apples.
Blue Ridge Botanicals: starter plants of Bright Lights Swiss chard, Hellcat and Regiment spinach, arugula, Vivian lettuce and Hill Hardy and Arp rosemary.
Calvert's Gift Farm: ginger; lemon grass; greens. Organic.
Gunpowder Bison and Trading Co.: bison stew cubes and roasting cuts.
Keswick Creamery: Vermeer, Lesher, Blue Suede Moo and Tommenator cheeses.
Smith Meadows: green garlic pesto; shepherd's potpie; creamy zucchini and tomato minestrone.
Twin Springs Fruit Farm: onions; potatoes; garlic; shallots; Sunshine winter squash; Beauregard sweet potatoes.
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Country Pleasures Farm: organic celery; pawpaws.
Clear Spring Creamery: Camembert; pumpkin-flavored drinkable yogurt.
Keswick Creamery: Tomme.
New Morning Farm: Hakurei turnips; collard greens.
Next Step Produce: Hakurei turnips; Flying Dragon lemons; kiwi berries; ginger root; persimmons.
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Tree and Leaf Farm: gourds and neck pumpkins.
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Garner's Produce: collard greens; shelled black-eyed peas; corn.
Reid's Orchard and Winery: Cox Orange apples; apple grape cider; heirloom apples.
Truck Patch Farms: turkey breasts; winter squash; pork.
Whisked!: caramelized onion and goat cheese tart; chocolate cream pie.
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Atwater's Bakery: two-mushroom soup; Italian sausage soup.
Bigg Riggs Farm: apple cider.
Coulter Farms: goat cheese; organic lamb cuts.
Kuhn Orchards: honeycrisp and Northern Spy apples; Asian pears; Bartlett pears; garlic; shallots; tomatillos; cucumbers.
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Country Vittles from Critter Hill Farm: turkey.
Lydia's Fields at Wheatland: kale; collards; winter squash; Asian greens; lettuce mix.
McCleaf's Orchard: kiwi berries; apples; watermelon; fall squashes (Blue Hubbard, butternut, kabocha, spaghetti, acorn, Delicata).
Valencia's Produce: sweet potatoes; bok choy; turnips; salad mix; carrots.
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Blueberry Hill: breakfast radishes.
Bonaparte Breads: chocolate custard pastry.
Quaker Valley Orchards: acorn squash; sweet potatoes.
S&S Maple Camp: Maryland maple syrup.
Soupergirl: tomato Israeli couscous; cream of tomato (cashew cream); curried fresh lentil and quinoa salad; barley apple salad.
At today's Ballston FreshFarm Market, gluten-free, honey-sweetened apple crisp demo by Willow Restaurant, 4-7 p.m.
At today's FreshFarm Market in Penn Quarter, cooking demo by Aaron McCloud of Cedar Restaurant, 4 p.m.
At Saturday's 14th & U Farmers Market, cooking demo by Pete's New Haven Style Apizza, 10:30 a.m.-noon.
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Mullah Omar's Family Challenges New Taliban Leadership
The family of the late Afghan Taliban leader, Mullah Mohammad Omar, says it's not backing his announced successor and that religious scholars and veterans of the movement should choose his replacement.
Omar's family said in an audio statement released on August 2 that it had not pledged allegiance to Mullah Akhtar Mansur, whom the Taliban has announced as Omar's successor.
Several Taliban sources told Reuters that the statement was made by Omar's younger brother, Abdul Manan.
Manan was quoted by The Associated Press as saying that Mansur was "selected" by a small clique of his own supporters.
"There should be a [grand council] so everyone has a chance to choose their own leader," Manan said. "I do not accept this selection of Mullah Akhtar Mansur because only a few chose him."
Omar's son, Yuqub, has also warned Mansur didn't have the support of the wider Taliban. Some Taliban commanders have expressed support for Yuqub to replace his father.
Demands by the two men for a new vote could plunge the Taliban leadership into greater disarray as it considers resuming fledgling peace negotiations with the Afghan government or continue its bloody insurgency.
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Tiffani Collins, a mom-to-be, loves the idea of adding a personalized touch to the holiday gifts for her family. "Last year, I created a personalized calendar for which I chose personal photos for each month of the year and had it professionally printed and bound." Include pictures of the funny outtake moments to keep the laughs going. Online photo sites often offer personalized calendars alongside their photo cards.
What better way to create a unique and personalized gift than to create the gift yourself? Make an ornament or even a holiday wreath. Creative mom Cristin Doyle-Naylor finds inexpensive but thoughtful ways to give great gifts to her family. "Each year, I decorate one glass globe for each family member. It's nothing much, but I put time and effort into each ornament." Want to personalize an ornament but feel a little lost in a craft store? Don't worry: You can always create a photo ornament online to share your memories.
Jewelry is a no-brainer when it comes to gifts, but you can add a personal touch. Judith Kahler, mother of five, wanted to create a very personalized gift for her mother-in-law, so she had a pendant made with the grandchildren's birthstones for Grandma.
Everyone knows that grandparents love nothing more than to brag about their children and grandchildren. How about creating Grandma a "brag pack" complete with a miniature photo album of all her beautiful grandchildren, a charm bracelet customized with photos and maybe even a video of Grandma's little princess taking her first steps.
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Washington today was one of 15 states praised today by the Military Voter Protection Project for – you guessed it – looking after the voting rights of service members at home and abroad.
Washington stood out in part for passing a law last year that moved up the state's primary elections from September to August to provide service members more time to receive and return their ballots.
The Military Voter Protection Project looked at states' outreach efforts, their use of electronic and web-based services, their willingness to adopt communications programs to connect with service members and lawmakers' proposals to ensure that votes count from people in uniform.
Other states recognized includes ones with major military installations, such as North Carolina, Alaska and Colorado. The group noted that Washington has 65,000 service members based here and another 670,000 veterans.
"These states are led by a tremendous group of state and local election officials who have made military voters a priority in elections. They have provided the gold standard of leadership in the fight to promote and protect the voting rights of our heroes," said Eric Eversole, founder and executive director of the Military Voter Protection Project. "We still have a long way to go, but these states are providing the example for other states to follow."


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Public bodies could remain liable for the actions of independent contractors after a landmark decision. The decision in October affects any public body responsible for looking after the interests of children or other vulnerable members of society to whom the public body has accepted responsibility for their care.
Woodland v Essex county council is a case involving a woman who suffered serious brain injuries as a pupil when she nearly drowned during a swimming lesson at a council-run pool in Essex. A claim was brought on her behalf alleging that an independent swimming instructor was negligent in the lesson, causing her injuries. It was also alleged that Essex county council owed a non-delegable duty not only to take care of pupils but also to provide that reasonable care was taken of them by any third parties it employed – in this instance the swimming teacher.
The supreme court ruled that the school had assumed responsibility and therefore had a non-delegable duty of care towards its pupils – a worrying decision for all public bodies who think they have discharged their duties when outsourcing services to independent contractors.
In spite of the court's apparent eagerness to ensure that liability does not become open-ended, the exact boundaries of the principles set out in this judgment will inevitably be further tested and, in Lady Justice Hale's words "will have to be worked out on a case-by-case basis as they arise." For example, will the duty owed to a child in foster care fall within the criteria? Is there a real difference between teaching a child how to swim at school, and taking them onto a Duke of Edinburgh course arranged through the school?
The judgment is especially relevant as public bodies seek to outsource more and more of their functions. Will this judgment apply to day centres for people with disabilities and the elderly? How about the pilot for social work practices for looked after children and care leavers? Will the local authority be liable for injuries sustained in Sure Start children's centres run by voluntary and community sector organisations?
There is bound to be a lot of litigation to test the boundaries of the non-delegable duty threshold but, in the meantime, the threat that they could hold liability for the actions of contractors means that public bodies will have to examine any contractor insurance policies. It may also cause them to think twice before they outsource any functions involving care of the vulnerable or those dependent on the public body against the risk of injury.
Andrew Cooper is director of the public sector group at national law firm Weightmans LLP.
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Hi guys,
Will be visiting Manhattan at the end of April. Any cool knitting shops that are recommended???
I've seen the following
I've seen the following website recommended, but haven't tried it myself: http://www.knitmap.com/
My favorite is Knitty City (208 W 79th between Broadway & Amsterdam). There are lots of other ones as well. Enjoy your visit here.
Yarntopia on the upper west
Yarntopia on the upper west side, Amsterdam and 106 or so, I believe: great selection of really good yarn - the woman who owns the place has great taste. Knitty-city is also very good, Seaport Yarns, and Wool Gathering on the East side in the 80's.
thought I would find something interesting on this site about knitting - seems it is a gay men's site, and some of them knit, others network, tell their sad stories about relationships gone south, and ask for the best places to go for gay pride.
I was in NYC at the end of
I was in NYC at the end of March and only got to Knitty City. Very nice shop and the owner was very friendly and welcoming.
If you are on Ravelry the NYC Knitters group has a page listing all of the LYS, their locations and hours. I printed that out and took it with me.
You definitely have to check
You definitely have to check out Habu Textiles (habutextiles.com). It's address is 135 West 29th Street, Suite 804.
They sell very high quality, unusual Japanese yarns for weaving and knitting. For knitting you will find mostly laceweight yarns, though you can always combine different yarns for effect. I've been visiting them often ever since I started weaving. If it's your first visit, the staff will give you a quick overview of how they sell their yarns.
The yarns they sell go by the brand name "Avril" in Japan. You can see the yarn catalog samples here: http://homepage1.nifty.com/avril/English/E_catalog.html
A few times at the store, I've met knitters who have traveled a great distance for a visit and spend a months salary there. Also check out the "Habu Textiles" group on Flickr to see some example of how Habu yarns are being used.
I have to check out Habu. I
I have to check out Habu. I think I'm just a few buildings down and behind them.
I didn't get to visit any
I didn't get to visit any yarn shops in NYC but I learned about Yarntopia after I got back home. Too bad, I was staying about 5 or 6 blocks away. "Sigh"...If I'd only walked a couple of extra blocks as I explored the neighborhood, I'd have found it. I did see a lady on the subway with a bag from Knitty City, though. I've heard great things about it and Habu also. Next time, I'll remember to take my yarn shop guide with me. Have fun. -- Books, knitting, cats, fountain pens...Life is Good.
Books, knitting, cats, fountain pens...Life is Good.
I like to go to School
I like to go to School Products (1201 Bway between 28th and 29th on the 3rd Floor):
You never know what you'll find in there. Lots of coned yarns from Italy of varying fiber content, and usually pretty good prices considering. I've made a really soft afghan out of an merino/yak blend and have used a coned merino/cashmere blend to make a thick sweater. They also carry the full line of Karabella yarns.
I really love Knitty City at
I really love Knitty City at 79th and Amsterdam. When I went from shop to shop looking for a double ended Tunisian crochet hook, they were the shop to have them in all sizes. Nice selection of yarn but mainly just a terrific and helpful staff. They are my "go-to" shop and the reason I switched my psychiatrist appointments from Tuesday to Wednesday because they are closed on Tuesday and right around the corner from the shrink's office.
I also love the Lion Brand Studio Store on 15th St between 6th and 7th Ave. I went there under protest because I didn't really "love" Lion Brand yarns from what I could get in Michael's or Hobby Lobby, but in the studio store, you have access to TONS of Lion Brand yarn that is a real groove to play with. There is a wall full of sample spools and you can just roll off a length and swatch it up right there. My favorite Lion Brand yarns to play with are Amazing, Baby Alpaca, Cashmere, Wool and Stainless Steel (a MUST try), Cashmere Blend, and Recycled Cotton. Prices are really good for premium yarns. There are also computer terminals set to their online pattern website so you can find and print Lion Brand patterns right there in the store. The staff is super friendly and crazy helpful. They are a Jewish owned company so they close early on Fridays and are not open at all on Saturdays. Plan accordingly but don't miss stopping at this shop. It's a must-see.
Also, a helpful place to me is Annie and Co Knitting at 93rd and Madison. When I'm meeting Rafael for lunch near the hospital (Mt Sinai), I drop down a few blocks to Annie's and fondle the balls (so to speak). They very rarely have what I need, but they always have something I didn't know I wanted until I walked in the door. They also carry needlepoint supplies if you have the interest. They are open every day.
Those are my three favorites. They are all man friendly and crochet friendly, for those who swing both ways. :-)


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The Daily Recap is a collection of news and notes from around the web that will be posted at the end of each day. Bout signings, injury news and much more can all be found here.
— Following his loss to Brian Ebersole at UFC 127 this past weekend, longtime veteran Chris Lytle is reportedly considering retirement . The Indiana native also apparently underwent surgery during his training camp to prepare for Ebersole and original opponent Carlos Condit and had his meniscus removed from his right leg, leaving him obviously less than 100% for the bout. [MMAFighting.com]
— The 14 member cast of "The Ultimate Fighter 13" reality show was announced today by Spike TV officials. The lineup includes Shamar Bailey, Charlie Radar, Myles Jury, Len Bentley, Michael Bowman, Nordin Asrih, Chris Cope, Zach Davis, Tony Ferguson, Javier Torres, Ryan McGillivray, Ramsey Nijem, Clay Harvison and Keon Caldwell. [Spike.com]
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Spike TV will telecast 12 live "UFC Prelims" in 2011, featuring many of the best mixed martial arts fighters competing on undercard bouts prior to live UFC Pay-Per-View events. Spike has aired 13 "UFC Prelims," beginning with UFC 103 in September 2009, with an average viewership of 1.5 million.
The first "UFC Prelims" in 2011 on Spike will air live on Saturday, February 5 at 9 p.m. ET/ 6 p.m. PT from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas with undercard bouts from UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort.
An explosive lightweight bout between Paul Kelly (12-3) vs. Donald Cerrone (13-3, 1 NC) will be featured, as well as a featherweight clashing pitting Chad Mendes (9-0) against Michihiro Omigawa (12-8-1).
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UFC Primetime follows Georges St. Pierre and Dan Hardy as they prepare for their showdown at UFC 111 in Newark, New Jersey. Part two is after the jump.
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Even if you didn't watch last night's episode of "The Ultimate Fighter 10", you've probably heard about it anyway. Former EliteXC star Kimbo Slice will step into the UFC's Octagon for the first time to face former IFL heavyweight champion and "TUF 10" tournament favorite Roy Nelson on next week's episode on Spike. Above is a little video previewing the bout between the two.
NEW YORK – Spike TV's hit series "The Ultimate Fighter" has propelled mixed martial arts into the American mainstream while becoming the most successful franchise in the network's history. With its tenth iteration having premiered to record ratings, Spike.com will launch the original series "The Ultimate Fighter: The Aftermath."
Hosted by Amir Sadollah, the new show will be a video roundtable discussion about the on-air episode that precedes it, with the fighters that competed in an elimination bout on hand to talk about what went on, both inside and outside of the Octagon, during "The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights".
Continue reading "Spike Announces "TUF 10: The Aftermath""
The Ultimate Fighter 10 premieres on Wednesday, September 16 following the live broadcast of UFC Fight Night 19 featuring Melvin Guillard vs. Nate Diaz. The Ultimate Fighter 10 will include coaches Quinton Jackson and Rashad Evans along with established heavyweights Kimbo Slice, Roy Nelson, and Wes Sims.
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Fresh off signing a new multi-fight contract with the UFC, light heavyweight prospect Jon "Bones" Jones will lock horns with Matt Hamill at The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale which is currently slated for December 5 at the Palms Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Also expected to appear on The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale is a middleweight attraction featuring Alessio Sakara and Rouimar Palhares.
Continue reading "Hamill vs. Jones Slated For The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale"
Spike TV has officially announced that it will air a portion of UFC 103's undercard live and commercial-free on Saturday, September 19 at 9 PM EST.
"Providing an action-packed UFC pay-per-view, live and commercial free to our viewers on both coasts, further illustrates Spike TV and the UFC's commitment to its fans," Spike TV president Kevin Kay said to UFC.com.
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Wes "The A-Hole Show" Sims gives fans a little taste of what they can expect for The Ultimate Fighter 10: Heavyweights featuring coaches Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and Rashad Evans.
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- Canadian middleweight Patrick "The Predator" Cote will be out until 2010 after undergoing surgery to repair his injured MCL. Cote originally injured his knee in his UFC 90 title bout with Anderson Silva and is now expected to be out until at least February. [Sportsnet]
- Following WEC 42, $10,000 bonuses were handed out for Knockout of the Night, Submission of the Night, and Fight of the Night. The winners were Brian Bowles (KOTN), Rani Yahya (SOTN), and Dominick Cruz and Joseph Benavidez (FOTN). [MMAWeekly.com]
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I just wanna warn the other Kyo Cosplayer to be careful with that outfit. I went up to CNAnime dressed up as Kyo for a day in the same outfit as you are... XD And absoloutely NO ONE knew who I was. Not even a Kengura and Tohru cosplayer!!! @___@;; *sweatdrops*.... That made me feel ...kinda let down. XD I tracked down my red shirt, baggy pants, and a black shirt very hard. *sighs* I guess if I woulda worn a bright bright orange wig though I woulda stuck out a little more. Heh, I just didn't have enough for it and thought my hair was orange enough for anyone to get an idea. XD... *falls over* Ah well.
I might Join ya there as that Kyo as well if I can get the orange hair in time.
Other then that I'm going to be ther as Goku from Saiyuki.
Though a question for everyone here. Is there going to be anyone cosplaying as any characters from Fushigi Yuugi?? ^___^;; *looks around*
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I finally got around to picking up The Killers' sophomore album, Sam's Town. The first and second pressings were pressed as a picture disc, and it starts the trend of the bulk of Killers vinyl releases being pressed as picture discs, mainly their singles. Prior to this album they released zero picture discs.
Pressing info was never released for either the first or second pressing, but all of The Killers vinyl releases are getting harder to find. They may be close to going out of print. But in 2016 some of their albums started getting re-pressed. Sam's Town comes housed in a picture disc sleeve and comes with a fold out poster that doubles as liner notes.
There is some confusion as to whether or not there are actually two different pressings of Sam's Town. I am leaning towards two separate pressings based on the time frame of when they were released. What I am dubbing the first pressing, and is featured here, has a black rim around the edge of the picture disc. These were the first batch released in 2006. Some years later, not exactly sure when, copies with a red rim started popping up. The matrix numbers, bar codes and all other identifying marks are the same between the black rim and red rim copies. Both variants also come with the same packaging, poster and hype sticker.
To commemorate the 10th Anniversary of Sam's Town, Bong Load Records released a special 10th Anniversary pressing of the album in 2016. It was pressed as a double LP on 180 gram black vinyl mastered at 45 rpm, housed in a hardcover book packaging. There were 5,016 copies pressed, all individually numbered on the back cover. two exclusive bonus tracks are part of the 10th Anniversary edition; "Peace Of Mind" and "Read My Mind (Pet Shop Boys Stars are Blazing Mix)." If it wasn't obvious enough Pet Shop Boys did that remix of "Read My Mind." There is no download code included because this is a licensed release.
This 10th Anniversary edition has alternate artwork. It's pretty much the same as the original, it has the same girl on the original artwork only in a different pose, wearing a dress and in front of a different backdrop. The ram is no longer featured in this version's artwork.
The records themselves slide into pages inside the book, with those pages being essentially dust sleeves made out of card stock. All the pages inside the book are actually made of the same material. I have also included picture of the binding as well, which is done the same way as those oversized children's pop up books. The packaging is nicely done, but there should be more to it. It's just the cover, literally six pages inside the book of completely meaningless, frivolous space wasting filler. There should have been far more substance inside the book. Something like a note from the band, an in depth story or interview about the recording process, a reflection of what the band was going through during this time frame or the history of the band around this time, or even never before seen photos would've made this set far nicer. But for whatever it's worth, Bong Load includes a label sticker with all orders, which is pictured below.
Many people are complaining about sound quality, and there are also complaints about smudging and scuffs on the records. I checked out my copy and there are only marks on the second LP, my first LP is fine. This re-press doesn't sound stellar, even with it being mastered at 45 rpm and being pressed on 180 gram vinyl. It's a little muddled and the mix isn't right either as the vocals overshadow the music on some tracks while they are drowned out by the music on other tracks. Some tracks are softer too, with others being louder. Even after adjusted the tracking and skate on my turntable, it makes no difference. After hearing the complaints I feared the worst, especially considering the price of this set; $45 before shipping for a total of $54 after shipping. Paid for expedited 2-3 day shipping, Bong Load sent it media mail. But hey, I guess those "custom made" mailers are expensive and are the reason for the $8 and change shipping.
Those aren't the only questionable moves Bong Load made with this release. They released the pressing in small batches. They put it up for pre-order but held back many copies to sell after it was released/shipped in early October. At some point they cut off pre-orders, making it appear as if it sold out. The only reason to do this is because it didn't sell well and/or to drive up excitement for the release by making people buy it thinking it sold well so they should buy a copy before it sells out again. Supply and demand, but when you artificially control the supply to make false demand, it's a business/sales tactic I don't agree with.
Each batch, (released two after pre-order closed/record was released as of posting this), sold out in under 20 minutes. But I have no clue how many copies were available in each batch. The first batch sold out in 18 minutes according to Bong Load, while the second batch lasted about half that time (I checked 11 minutes after it was put up for sale and it sold out, so it could've sold out faster than that), so their 'release in small batches' system clearly works.
Bong Load also "hand selects" indie record stores to distribute their releases to. That is fine, it's their right to choose who sells their releases if they opt not to go with the traditional distribution route. But for people nowhere close to any of those "hand selected" record stores it's not the fairest shake. And a fair shake is all I ask for. On top of that, most of the stores who got copies of this re-press marked it up at least $5. Understandable on their part but still not an easy pill to swallow. Some stores were even shadier though and marked it up to $75, when this release cost $45 from Bong Load.
I didn't pre-order this because of the price tag mentioned above, and also because of the label's name. To be honest I never heard of Bong Load before, and their name doesn't exactly instill trust. On top of that, I try not to pre-order anything anymore for a multitude of reasons. The fact that Bong Load pulled the pre-order made the decision not to buy it even easier. It eliminated any temptation. But after the 10th Anniversary Edition started shipping and I listened to Sam's Town more and more, it made me want it. Even more so after seeing the insane prices people were paying for this set. Not that I would flip this, but if I ever decided to sell my entire collection this release would clearly appreciate in value and pay for itself. Basically it made the price point I didn't like before a bit easier to swallow. And I felt if I didn't buy it during one of Bong Load's small batch releases I would regret it.


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untapped profit potential. Malaysia's first and only hotel turnaround specialist
added that local owners have not been able to tap the full benefit of their properties
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The Group recently added another feather to its cap with the achievement of a successful
turnaround exercise of the Karamunsing Hotel in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, which resulted
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The Karamunsing Hotel was making a gross operating loss of approximately RM50,000
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Value Hospitality met the conditional challenge of improving the hotel's gross
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As a result of the successful turnaround exercise, the 4-star 200-room Karamunsing
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Dennis Tan, general manager of Value Hospitality said, " With the introduction
of new marketing programmes in the first month of our management, we raised the
occupancy rate from 49 to 70 per cent. As a result, the hotel has surpassed the
estimated industry occupancy rate in Kota Kinabalu by 10 to 15 per cent thanks to
increased customer support.â€
Value Hospitality owes its 100 per cent success rate to a management system that
is both organic and result orientated in terms of conducting a thorough appraisal
of the hotel operations with a view to assess service standards, cost reductions
and revenue improvements. This is accompanied with a detailed implementation plan,
management re-training, operational controls and monthly reporting standards.
Productivity programmes implemented at the Karamunsing Hotel have given rise to
improved staff performance and productivity. The average staff contribution in sales
more than doubled to RM4,800 per month by July 2000. The staff were also able to
reap the benefits of this increase in productivity as their service points doubled
as a result.
In addition to improved staff morale and a notable reduction in guest complaints
due to improved service standards, there was also a significant reduction in the
hotel's operating cost thanks to an energy saving programme.
The subsequent name-change to Beverly Hotel has also given the establishment the
mark of a Value Hospitality-managed hotel. Since the name-change, clients from the
business sector who have stayed at other hotels managed by the Group have also shown
their support of the Beverly Hotel in Kota Kinabalu.
Established in 1990, the Group currently manages a stable of four, three and two-star
hotels in the nation and overseas. Some 500 professionals are employed in six of
these properties. The Group's expertise also extends to hotel design, construction
management and investment advice.
Other properties currently managed by Value Hospitality include the Beverly Hotel
in Bintulu, Sarawak; the Prescott Hotels in Bongawan (Sabah), Klang (Selangor) and
Bukit Mertajam (Penang); as well as the Value Inn in Kuala Lumpur.


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Cleveland Cavaliers: Eastern Conference Repeat?February 27, 2008
Close your eyes and imagine another time and place. Cleveland: early last December, stuck in the lull between the Indians almost-was in the American League playoffs, to the impending disaster for the Buckeyes in their second straight national championship game, one story could prevail above the rest.
King James is in street clothes, watching his teammates stumble to a fifth straight loss, dropping the defending Eastern Conference champions to a dismal 9-12 through the first quarter of the season.
As in most cases, the stories began to surface on whats wrong with Cleveland. This is a team led by arguably the best young star in the league, on the rise, fresh off their first finals berth. LeBron and the Cavs seemed to be squandering a chance to begin their push to greatness.
Fast Foward to the present: the trade deadline has come and gone. James has missed just one game since a 101-95 loss to the lowly Sonics, while carrying Cleveland up to the fourth position in the Eastern Conference.
To make matters better the Cavs pulled of a monster three team 11 player deadline deal, bringing in a scorer in Wally Szczerbiak, point guard Delonte West, to go along with front court help in four-time defensive player of the year Ben Wallace and former #1 overall pick Joe Smith.
This forced them to give up little more than the trigger happy Larry Hughes, and banger Drew Gooden the Cavaliers appear to have added adequate depth to their equation.
So after 250 or so words, lets start the controversy. It's time to pencil in Cleveland as the favorite to come out of the East.
Back to the Cavs, barring any unforseen injuries over the season final six weeks the Cavs figure to finish as the four or five seed in the Eastern Conference, setting the table for a first round matchup with the Toronto Raptors.
Buried in the land to the North, GM Bryan Colangelo has put together an impressive bunch of players capable of competiting with any team on any night. The continued emergence of big man Chris Bosh along with pure point guard Jose Calderon being thrust into a starting role give the Raptors a strong one-two punch.
Looking beyond the cover however, question marks surround the rest of the Toronto roster. With roleplayers such as Anthony Parker, Carlos Delfino and Jamario Moon not proving consistent enough to carry the load, coupled by TJ Ford's ongoing injury troubles and Andrea Bargnani's disappointment in what could have been his breakout year, the Raptors seem to be easily overmatched in the opening series.
On the the second round, and the three-headed monster that is the Boston Celtics. We've already gone over what the Celts bring to the table, so looking at the matchup, you can see where the Cavs can exploit the Eastern Conference champions.
Against Boston, the acqusition of Big Ben figures to prove its value the most. In Wallace, the Cavaliers have a man who on top of his game has always proved able to slow down the best big men in the league.
Teaming up with Zydrunas Ilgauskas and the pesky Anderson Varejao, Wallace and Cleveland have the potential to slow down the Celts interior offense. On the outside LeBron will have to prove he can defend against one of the game's best Small Forwards in Paul Pierce, the loss of Larry Hughes definately hurts the Cavs perimeter defense but with players such as Sasha Pavlovic, Delonte West and Devin Brown, Cleveland could have just enough roleplayers to slow Pierce and Allen.
Neutralizing the Big Three puts plenty of pressure on the supporting cast, and while each has shown flashes throughout the season, the inconsistencies could be too much for the Celtics to overcome.
In the Eastern Conference Finals, the Cavs would most likely find themselves in a rematch with the division rival, Detroit Pistons. Last season, the Cavs shocked Motown, after two straight losses, winning the next four the send the Pistons home early.
Underneath the final outcome, you see that the Pistons stole the first two games of the series after being outplayed before LeBrons controversial dishoff in Game One, and missed game winner in the second contest. With a few different bounces, many could think the Cavs dominated the series in 2007.
This year has the potential to bear the same result. Between the coaching of Flip Saunders, and Rasheed's inevitable implosion, Detroit as the potential to take themselves out of the playoff picture once again.
One of the largest enigmas in the NBA Rasheed Wallace has the pure skills and one of the most well rounded games of any Power Forward in the league he can post up and use his deadly turn around jumper or stretch the floor knocking down threes from the top.
Recently Charles Barkley went as far as to say Rasheed could be the best player in the league.
On the flip side we are talking about one of the most problematic players in the league from his well documented troubles in Portland to his coveted records for technical fouls, Wallace has proven he lacks the focus to be a consistent force helping his team. Remember it was Wallace's defensive lapse in Game 6 of the 2005 NBA finals that may have cost them a second straight title, and Wallace's complete meltdown against Cleveland last year which may be the most memorable moment aside from LeBron's dominance.
As most fans know, as Rasheed goes, the Pistons go. And with Rasheed just one call away from single handedly burying his teams chances the Pistons face a very terrifying situation. Turning to the man at the top, over the past month, Saunders has received praise in the Detroit media for his utilization of young guns Jason Maxiell, Aaron Afflalo, Rodney Stuckey and Amir Johnson.
While every team needs depth come playoff time, I would not feel as comfortable as most Pistons fans do with a second unit with an undersized big man in Maxiell, three players in their first full NBA season and former first round disappointment Jarvis Hayes.
Throw in Saunders refusal to double team James despite his dominance in last year's series and it is easy to see that Saunders is the deadliest poison to this Pistons squad.
While it takes just one injury or one out of this world performace to change all of this, remember that if anyone in the East is capable of taking over a game, it is King James. In his fifth NBA season, James has put up career highs in points, rebounds, assists and shooting percentages further proving his ability to take over basketball games.
As James proved last year he can turn up the intensity come playoff time and while proving his skill as the best in the league driving to the basket, it could be a short spring for the Eastern Conference favorites as LeBron leads his team to their second chance at their first title.


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I attended the recent concluded cloudforce conference in Bangalore and where the discussion was around email on it's way out in the consumer space and how the same trend will follow inside corporate walls. This is a theme which I have been continuously discussing in the last two years and have seen many organizations using social tools to reduce their email dependency considerably. Here is a video of Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg at Nielsen Consumer 360 where she talks on the same theme. Email on its way out !
We have heard of the "carrot and stick" mode of management and we believe in it. Whether it is a school, government or business everyone employs carrot and stick model in some way or another. What if this hypothesis was wrong? What if it's applicability had weakened in the current times? Dan Pink analyzes this question and argues his case that businesses should go beyond "carrot and stick" for motivating employees in this TED talk. I agree with Dan and have personally seen how many of the policies in large organizations failed to make any impact due to this mindset.
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