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Readers Recommend: March 2009Written by Texas Highways
Texas Highways readers are like our field reporters, so find out what these readers recommend.
Western Hill Country picksMy sister and I explored the western Hill Country. We highly recommend the wienerschnitzel and chocolate hazelnut crème brûlée at the Welfare Café in Welfare, the down-home lunch and yeast rolls at Neal's Lodges' dining room in Concan, the rustic Foxfire Log Cabins at Vanderpool, and The Comfort Common in aptly named Comfort.
At Camp Verde General Store in Camp Verde, we especially liked the gorgeous patio and the whimsical metal sculpture of a camel out front.
SABRINA O'CONNOR, Austin
The Welfare Café is at 223 Waring Welfare Rd. in Welfare. Neal's Lodges is at 20970 Texas 127 in Concan. Foxfire Log Cabins is at 117 Olsen Ranch Rd. in Vanderpool. The Comfort Common is at 717 High St. in Comfort. Camp Verde General Store is at 285 Camp Verde Rd. East in Camp Verde.
O'Leander CaféWhile my wife and I were visiting family in Leander, a local fireman told me that the O'Leander Café had a pecan burger that was "worth dying for." So I went over, met owners Loretta and David Warner, and ordered the O'Leander Pecan Burger, which is cooked with a special pecan-and-onion mix. If you are willing to die for a hamburger, that's one burger "worth dying for!" Along with the burger, I ordered sweet-potato fries and a Pepsi, and was really tempted to try one of their mouth-watering desserts, but I had no room left. We went back to Leander in mid-November and just had to take a little diversion over to the O'Leander Café.
JIM AND RUBY MASTEN, Tyler
O'Leander Café is at 105 W. Willis St. in Leander.
Robert's SteakhouseIn Flatonia, Robert's Steakhouse, formerly Stockman's, has a new owner. Now, Robert Palomera is wooing folks, like me, to drool over the divine $12.99 steak dinner! You get those crispy, wonderful fried onions, a crisp salad, and a great choice of potatoes. Please do check this one out—you won't be disappointed.
KAY KENNELL, San Antonio
Robert's Steakhouse is at 1241 N. Texas 95 in Flatonia.
Jim's Bar-B-Que and CatfishDriving into East Texas at Waskom we saw a billboard sign for Jim's Bar-B-Que and Catfish. I had the (very tender) smoky-flavored pork ribs that practically fell off the bone. They truly have a real pit barbecue out back! My husband had the Cajun-fried catfish dinner, the tastiest catfish he'd ever had. Both dinners were served with choice of coleslaw, potato salad, corn on the cob, or beans, with huge glasses of iced tea! The menu also boasts a country breakfast, sandwich plates, chicken, hot links, beef and pork dinners, burgers, desserts and more.
JANICE PORTER, Alaska
Jim's Bar-B-Que and Catfish is at 770 Spur 156 in Waskom; 903/687-3316.
StetsonOn a recent trip to the coast, we stopped at an out-of-the-way café in Campbellton. Stetson is a vintage '50's-era café run by Jean and "Papa Bear" Roane. Jean said they were famous for their hamburgers and chicken-fried steak, so we took them up on it. The burger was a great, old-fashioned grilled cheeseburger, and the chicken-fried steak was large, tender, flavorful, and all meat under the golden batter. Cold iced tea was served in mason jars and Cokes from the bottle. Jean gives "free advice" and tells colorful stories while "Papa Bear" does the cooking. This café will be on our permanent South Texas-trip agenda!
DON AND DEBBY REEVES, Bedford
Stetson Restaurant is at 2825 Commerce St. in Cambellton; 830/579-4006.
Arnold BurgersYou will find the largest burger in Texas in the smallest place in Amarillo: Arnold Burgers. In an 18-by-30-foot building, the largest hamburger—24 inches with all the fixings-—is served almost daily. Other burgers come in all shapes and sizes, and the smallest item there is called the "hamburger cookie." Yum!
CATHERINE HUNT, Stinnett
Arnold Burgers is at 1611 S. Washington St. in Amarillo.
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Blue Quail Deli
On a recent trip back from the coast, we stopped for lunch in Goliad at Blue Quail Deli, just off the courthouse square. The Southwest grilled-chicken sandwich was delicious, fresh and served on cracked wheat that is baked on site. My husband had potato soup that had large pieces of potato—it was the best he'd had! The server was friendly and the service efficient. It was a great place to stop, and we'll plan to lunch there again.
Les and Winnie Gage,
Blue Quail Deli is at 224 S. Commercial; 361/645-1600; www.bluequaildeli.com
The Star Drug Store
The Star Drug Store in
Karen Peterson,
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Del Sol
In a city where there are many fine Mexican restaurants (
Marguerite Kownslar,
Del Sol is at
2 Ole Biddys Cafe
There is a little deli/coffee shop in
L. V. Hunt, Stinnett
2 Ole Biddys Cafe is at
Creekhaven Inn
My girlfriends and I just wanted to get away from our daily routines for a while. I chose Creekhaven Inn in Wimberley. I don't think I've enjoyed a weekend more! Guests drive down a winding road to arrive upon the fairytale-like "cottage." Beautiful cypress trees and greenery are all around. There's even a babbling creek. Bill and Pat Appleman are gracious and good-humored hosts. Pat baked her own breakfast pastries each morning. We did not want to leave.
L.D. Miller,
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Castroville CafeWritten by Texas Highways
For a delicious dining experience, head to Castroville Café in Castroville. The soups and sandwiches are delectable—try the Cabaret (roast beef, mushrooms, swiss cheese, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, and mayo on toasted sourdough bread). And no meal would be complete without a glass of peach iced tea and a Strawberry Delight (strawberry gelatin mixed with fresh strawberries, pineapples, and pecans, and topped with a sour cream glaze). Everything is utterly delightful!
VIVIENNE McDOUGAL, Grapevine
Castroville Café is at 309 Lafayette St.; 830/538-3400; www.castrovillecafe.com.


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Thursday, December 15, 2005
Tom Terrific
He is a great representative for the University. Should he be mentioned above everybody else when it comes to talking about famous Michigan football players?
3 comments:
- BaggyPantsDevil said...
I can't think of any Michigan football player who has achieved as much in his post-Michigan football career as Tom Brady has. I also think is team oriented attitude makes him a perfect ambassador for Michigan football.
I saw something recently on another website concerning Sports Illustrated naming Tom Brady the Sportsman of the Year. The poster's point was that Tom Brady's success in the NFL is just more proof that Lloyd Carr sucks. I was curious about other's opinion on this.
Here's the post:
If I were going to argue that Lloyd Carr is not a good football coach, I think that Exhibit A would not be the recent losing streaks against Ohio State and Notre Dame, or that Michigan has lost its road opener 6 years in a row, or that its recruiting classes often seem to outrank its football teams. It would be that he somehow managed to make the greatest quarterback of our time look like a sixth round draft pick. How did he do that?
This was my comment:
I'm not so sure that Tom Brady being selected in the sixth round of the NFL draft speaks as poorly of Lloyd Carr or the way Michigan develops quarterbacks as it speaks poorly of how the NFL drafts.
I think the NFL places too much importance on purely physical traits—no doubt because they're easily measured—like size, arm strength, by-the-book throwing motion, and speed and not enough on the more intangible traits of leadership, competitiveness, coolness, intelligence, work ethic, and commitment to teamwork.
All the athletic ability in the world is meaningless if the person's work ethic sucks and they're not a team player. Yes, we're looking at you Charles Rogers. Even now, Tom Brady isn't the most physically gifted quarterback in the NFL, but his desire to win, ability to calmly lead an offense, and intelligent decision making are what set him above everyone else.
Although Brady certainly had all those traits before coming to Michigan, I think his experiences there helped him develop them further. I think the competition with Drew Henson made Brady work harder and elevated his play. Having Henson play in the second quarter may have indeed hurt Michigan in several games, but I think it pushed Brady to become an even better quarterback.
I'm not really sure why the NFL didn't take a harder look at Brady; I thought he was an excellent quarterback in his senior year. He exhibited a lot of the traits that serve him well now. Brady was always at his best in the final minutes when the game was on the line, he made smart choices, and had a knack for getting just the right amount of yardage out of each play.
In the Super Bowl XXXVI, with 1:30 left to play and John Madden expressing the wrongheaded opinion that New England should simply run out the clock and take the game into overtime, I thought, 'no, this is what Tom Brady does best, this is what he did at Michigan against Notre Dame, Penn State, Ohio State, and Alabama."
I doubt Brady has any complaints now. Had he been drafted higher, he might have ended up on a team that doesn't appreciate what he brings to the game or one that's as team oriented as New England. Under another coach, Brady might not have done as well, just as New England likely wouldn't have done as well without Tom Brady.
- December 15, 2005 5:55 PM
- Yost said...
Man, Lloyd bashers probably blame him for global warming, too. I supposed our loss to OSU in '75 was also somehow Lloyd's fault. As is the fact that AEON FLUX sucks. Damn, that Loyd guy! Damn him! He is the root of all that is wrong in the uinverse.
- December 15, 2005 9:40 PM
- Yost said...
PS You sure Wangs didn't write that post on that other site, BPD?
- December 15, 2005 9:40 PM

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Mike Potter points out that the code from the previous PHP/Flex e-seminar [zip] has been posted and is ready for download.
f you have any questions, or are new to Flex and PHP, you should download the Flex / PHP Test Drive from flex.org/php. That page also has a link to the PHP FlexCoders email list, where you can post questions about Flex and PHP. If you have any questions about the code in particular, you can post them to this blog entry, and I'll be happy to answer them.
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Lincoln County Soil Conservation District will host its 2013 Tree Day on Friday, March 1, at its office, 820 William D. Jones Blvd. in Fayetteville.
Free trees are available on a first-come, first-serve basis starting at 8 a.m. and continuing until the trees have all been given out. Sawtooth Oak and Chickasaw Plum will be available. There is a limit of one bundle of each species per person. All trees must be planted in Lincoln County.


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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Fireball, Along Comes Molly, Built Ford Tuff.
Don't recognize those names on the Lipscomb volleyball roster for 2013? Well, maybe you know them better as Caitlin "Dot" Dotson, Molly Spitznagle and Lauren Ford.
What about those other names? Well, they were inspired by an afternoon spent watching the Nashville Rollergirls roller derby team work out downtown at the Municipal Auditorium. All of the Rollergirls have nicknames so the volleyball players decided they needed new names as well.
For most of the Lady Bisons the practice session was their first exposure to roller derby. Lipscomb coach Brandon Rosenthal, who spent part of his life on the West Coast, was a little more familiar with the sport.
Rosenthal is amused by the nicknames, but he had a reason for the practice visit. Aggressiveness is a buzz word for the Lady Bisons this fall and it is difficult to find a sport that is more aggressive than roller derby.
"They are some tough ladies," Ford said. "The aggression they had really showed their passion for their sport.
"Whether they were new at it, and just learning, or veteran players they want to be involved. They want to be a part of a team. They want to make their team win."
Ford thinks that the Lady Bisons got the message of how aggressiveness can work to their advantage.
"Why can't we beat up on the other team when we are on the court?" Ford asked. "We can hit harder. We can run down more balls. We can just want it more than the other team. That is a lot of what the roller derby girls were showing us."
Rosenthal got some quizzical looks when he told his players they would be attending a roller derby practice.
"It was a really unique experience," Ford said. "We had heard it was a bunch of tough girls beating each other up on roller skates. We didn't know what to expect.
"It was really cool to see there were rules about how to hit people and why they were hitting people. There is rhyme and reason to it. It was cool to hop into their world and see what it was all about."
Another area that Rosenthal is stressing this season is to have his players be more vocal on the court. Spitznagle listened to how the Rollergirls use verbal communication while they are skating.
"They hold each other accountable," Spitznagle said. "They are constantly talking to each other. They are very verbal.
"We are holding each other accountable in practice so Brandon doesn't have to get on our backs as much. It was good to see other people doing it, especially in another sport. It was good to see that it works. It is a real effective way of doing things."
Spitznagle was also impressed by the intensity of the skaters.
"A lot of them have kids and real jobs," Spitznagle said. "I walked away with a lot of competitiveness. They are very competitive. They really go at each other.
"They are very hard core intense all the time. That really does translate well to us because we are the same way. That is what Brandon expects from us all the time in practice, matches and everything we do."
Dotson also pointed to the way the players were individually accountable in order to make the team successful.
"It related very well to volleyball," Dotson said. "Within the team you have to do your job. In roller derby you want to be the best blocker or jammer. You are pushing yourself individually and you know what you have to do. But if you are the jammer you have to rely on your team to block if you are going to be successful.
"They were pretty competitive within their own team. They pushed each other. They weren't afraid to get on each other in order to make each other better which is something we need to work on. That has been one of our goals that we have been working on since the spring and we have made huge steps in that area."
Dotson also liked the way the players did not waste a single second during their practice drills.
"They went for two minutes at a time and they went all out for those two minutes," Dotson said. "They knew they had to give it their all for 120 seconds.
"They did not let down. That is something everybody can learn from."
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Fireball, Along Comes Molly, Built Ford Tuff.


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July 2014
Released: 2014, Metal Blade Records
Rating: 4.5/5
Reviewer: Peter Atkinson
Anyone who dismisses death metal as inherently dumb and crass should check out Colorado tech-death brainiacs Allegaeon. The lead track from this their third album "1.618" deals with "the golden ratio," the "divine proportion" in art, architecture and music, etc., believed to be the most aesthetically pleasing. The accompanying video's hilarious send-up of the cheap, go-to theatrics metal's various sub-genres often employ to achieve the same end shows they have a wicked wit as well.
Other tracks, like "Our Cosmic Casket," theorize about the effects a black hole would have as it approached Earth, while "Tyrants of the Terrestrial Exodus" posits humanity's eventual departure from the planet after "we have exhausted our existence here." "Dyson Sphere" explores the concept of building a structure to encircle a star and harvest its power – and not the super expensive vacuums you see advertised TV all the time – "The Phylogenesis Stretch" describes the inevitability of alien life and "Biomech II" pits medical science against religious conviction.
So yeah, these guys are pretty deep – or at least frontman/lyricist Ezra Haynes is. Yet Allegaeon are also smart enough to know not to be too smart for their own good. Despite being their most ambitious effort yet, Elements Of The Infinite is also Allegaeon's most immediate and easiest to dive right into.
"Tyrants of the Terrestrial Exodus" captures the ominous tone of the lyrics in its death march pace and crashing riffs. "Dyson Sphere" has a great sweeping hook accompanying its chorus. The lead break in "1.618" boasts a hint of tech-death funk in its bassline and shuffling beat, while the djenty bottom end and thick groove of "Gravimetric Time Dilation" deliver an almost brown sound heaviness.
With new guitarist Michael Stancel and Brandon Park in the fold, the band's virtuosity has been honed and tempered a bit here. So even though there are more elements at play – orchestration being the most notable, and right off the bat too as the lead in to the titanic album opener "Threshold of Perception – and plenty of dexterity on display, there is also less extraneous flash and busy work. Bigger, badder, meaner riffs and more focused arrangements make Elements a true force to be reckoned with. And the compelling, inventive lyrics will give you something to think about – even if Haynes' ursine growl make them a bit tough to understand.
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The Times Herald (http://www.timesherald.com)
Sunday, July 6, 2014
The best thing about being superintendent — the opportunities education provides.
After 10 years as superintendent of the Upper Dublin School District, and a total of 34 years in education, Dr. Michael Pladus reflected July 2 on his retirement effective Aug. 1 by reading a quote by former President Bill Clinton, noting "everyone has a story."
Amid piles of papers and memorabilia he planned to clear out of his office prior to the arrival of the district's new superintendent, the 56-year-old educator tried to sum up a long, successful career.
"The reason to go into education is to be able to give people, especially kids, an opportunity to have better stories. To be responsible for so many things and hoping to give people a chance for better stories. It was a privilege to have that responsibility," Pladus said.
"If there's one vehicle in American society that allows us to transcend social status and poverty, it's our public schools," he said. "That's the single best part of the job."
What he will "not miss most," are the 24/7 responsibilities that "often involve pressures to raise taxes," Pladus said, along with "last year furloughing staff."
But really, he said, "the most difficult part of any tenure as a principal or superintendent is the loss of a child, the loss of faculty members. Those put everything else into perspective — standing with a family, attending the funeral of a staff member. As difficult as budget is, those are the most difficult."
Having grown up in Shenandoah, the former English teacher, principal, NCAA wrestling champion inducted in several halls of fame — including his alma mater Kutztown University — and wrestling coach, whose father died when he was 7 years old, was the first one in his family to go to college. An adjunct professor for the last 20 years, he holds two master's degrees and received his doctorate from Columbia University.
Starting out as an English teacher, he taught in several school districts and in 1999, while principal at Interboro High School, was named National High School Principal of the Year. After 10 years in the Interboro School District, the last two as superintendent, Pladus took the job in Upper Dublin.
Achievements he is proudest of — full-day kindergarten, the construction of the new high school and the positive vote on the referendum to build it, the partnership with the township and youth athletic groups to build the Spark field complex and "maintaining and in some ways enhancing the overall quality of education and outstanding achievement for which Upper Dublin has always been recognized."
"I really think that, most important, are the quality relationships you develop with people over the years," Pladus said. "Programs and buildings are nice, but the people you met and experiences you have, you will remember most in retirement."
Pladus said he had no definite plans for retirement, other than continuing to teach administrative education courses as an adjunct professor.
"I've had a game plan for every night, every free weekend, but I have no game plan," Pladus said. "It's part exhilarating, part terrifying.
"I really will miss student activities — high school sports, plays, musicals, concerts. What a privilege it has been working with the school board, staff and community. I couldn't have asked for more support or kindness than I realized over the past 10 years.
"I think that what Douglas McArthur had to say about old soldiers is probably true about superintendents as well — best to just fade away," he said. "Before doing so, however, I really would like to just thank the entire Upper Dublin community for their strong and unwavering support of our local public schools, and by extension, the children and the youth of the community. I guess in closing, I simply would like to say to anyone who may have at any time been hurt or disappointed by any of my actions (or inactions), I ask for forgiveness and understanding in that those failures were never the result of a lack of caring or of effort."
Recalling a quote from an old film he saw about a baseball referee, he said, "I never made a bad call in my heart."
A message from Pladus, posted on the district's website and sent out via email, begins: "Careers, like lives, are at their essence a journey, and one never knows when starting out where those journeys will lead us or the people that we will encounter along the way," and later concludes the sentiment with " … the only part that any of us ever takes with us when we leave is the memories of the people we've met, the lives we may have touched and the peoples' lives who have touched us. The journey has been well worth the ride, and I am most grateful for the chance to have shared part of it with each of you."
The full text of the message can be found at www.udsd.org.
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Fire hazard triggers recall of Optimus Nova stoves
Katadyn Products Inc. recently announced a voluntary recall of the Optimus Nova and Optimus Nova+ Multifuel Expedition stove. Stoves sold between January 2009 and September 2010 are affected by this recall. Consumers should stop using these recalled products immediately.
Name of Product: Optimus Nova and Optimus Nova+ Multifuel Expedition Stoves
Units: About 11,500
Manufacturer: Katadyn Products Inc., Wallisellen-Zurich, Switzerland
Hazard: The conditions described below, which result in torn or expanded O-Rings, can cause fuel leakage and create a fire hazard to consumers. A sharp edge left over from tooling for the quick-action coupling and the ON/OFF fuel supply valve of the pump may cause the O-rings to tear.
Also, the O-rings used in the fuel hose and in the ON/OFF valve on some stoves can expand with the use of certain kinds of fuel. Some Nova stoves of the latest production lots may have fuel hoses which are not completely crimped and could get detached.
Incidents/Injuries: While Katadyn has received around 50 reports of fuel leakage, no fires, property damage or injuries have occurred.
Description: This recall involves the Optimus Nova and Nova+ stoves described below which include a durable metal pump and spare parts sets. The recalled products include:
- Optimus Nova Multifuel Stove (Art. No. 8016276),
- Optimus Nova+ Multifuel Stove (Art. No. 8016277),
- Optimus Pump for ON/OFF valve Crimping of fuel hose Nova and Nova+ (Art. No. 8017904),
- Optimus Nova and Nova+ Spare Parts Set Light (Art. No. 8016305 + 8520),
- Optimus Repair Kit Nova and Nova+ (Art. No. 8017632+ 8511).
The Art. No. can be found on the product packaging. All the affected stoves have a black burner housing and a QA No. from QA000011 to QA007313. The QA No. of the stove is located on the side of the black burner housing. Nova and Nova+ stoves with silver burner housing have no QA No. and are not affected by the recall.
Sold at: Specialty outdoor and sporting goods retailers and on the internet from January 2009 through September 2010.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact Katadyn Products Inc. to receive replacement parts.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Katadyn Products Inc. in Switzerland toll-free at +800 67 84 68 70 between 8 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and 1.30 p.m. to 5 p.m. CET Monday through Friday. Consumers may also file their claims on the special website www.optimusstoves.com/en/service/nova-recall.
Katadyn Products Inc. will repair all affected Nova and Nova+ stoves. But as the available volumes of some of the replacement parts are limited, Katadyn cannot guarantee an immediate return. The exchange of all stoves involved could take several months.
Katadyn Products Inc. is committed to the highest safety standards and the best quality of all products of the traditional Optimus brand and will do everything to meet the expectations of all consumers.
PDF downloads:
- 100927 Optimus Recall EN (181 kB)
- Optimus Recall FAQs (688 kB)
Link: www.optimusstoves.com/en/service/nova-recall
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text: Then, we took two tickets for Rs. 20 to see the Jyotirlinga Yatra. Jyotirlinga or Jyotirling or Jyotirlingam is a shrine where Lord Shiva, an aspect of God in Hinduism is worshiped in the form of a Jyotirlingam or "Lingam of light." There are twelve traditional Jyotirlinga shrines in India. It is believed that Lord Shiva first manifested himself as a Jyotirlinga on the night of … [Read more...]


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Since graduating in 2008, Brynn Mauser has held a number of jobs, including positions at the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and the American Association of Meat Processors, but she found her perfect fit at Hubbard Feeds Inc., where she is currently employed as an account manager.
Working directly with dealers and feed mills, Mauser is responsible for developing diets for cows and also works with dairy farms. She acts as a sales representative who can help customers choose the best feed for their animals.
Growing up around farms and animals in Herndon, Pa., sparked her interest in the agricultural sciences and prompted her to major in animal science at Penn State.
In addition to the technical skills acquired through her classes, clubs such as Block and Bridle provided professional perspective through "hands-on experience with many different species and projects that made the transition into the professional world easy," Mauser said.
Knowing that she was well prepared for the job gave her the confidence she needs to tackle different work situations every day and allows her to enjoy the rewards of her job, such as regularly traveling and learning constantly.
Dairy professionals from across the country attending a recent Hubbard meeting mentioned the dairy calf nutrition research done at Penn State. "It was impressive that the work done at Penn State is so respected by others in the field, and it feels good to have been a part of it," Mauser said.


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Art Collections Online
Crouching Woman
DOBSON, Frank (1886 - 1963)
(We are not able to provide an image for this item at this time. This is either due to copyright restrictions, or because the item is awaiting digitisation. We apologise for any inconvenience.)
Media: plaster
Size: 26.0 cm
Acquired: 1989; Transfer; Graham Sutherland Foundation
Accession Number: NMW A 2405


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This app can create a shortcut to an application from the list ofactivities which are installed on your phone.Even if so manyapplications are installed, you can choose an activity smoothly.Youcan also use the QuickShortcutMaker for searching the app which youwant to launch.If you want to use the app which you don't usefrequently, maybe you have no shortcuts for it. So, you may have tosearch the app from a list of many apps. Even if you know the nameof the app, it's hard to find it.In this situation, theQuickShortcutMaker will help you finding the app. Please try!Thismay be useful. But please use it at your own risk!You can makeshortcuts to hidden setting screens which are usually notaccessible.Even if you encountered any problems using this app orshortcuts created by this app, I don't have any responsibilityabout that. Please be sure to use this app at your own risk.AboutInternet access permission:From the version 2.0.1, for a more rapidimprovement of the app, you will be requested an additionalpermission to access network so that the app can send a detailederror report to developer.The app uses network only to send errorreports.And when it communicates, a confirmation message will bedisplayed, so please rest assured.for Launcher3 of CyanogenmodIfyou cannot create shortcut, please try the following steps:1.Long-tap the home screen.2. Tap "WIDGETS".3. Long-tap "Activities"which has the QuickShortcutMaker's icon.4. Drag it to somewhere onthe screen.5. QuickShortcutMaker will be launched.6. Select anactivity, edit it, and tap "Create".7. A shortcut will be createdon the home screen.Follow theupdatesGoogle+https://plus.google.com/u/0/114542232871046503427Twitterhttps://twitter.com/sika_appRecentupdates:(v2.4.0)- Added Italian and Arabic translations.- Adaptedto AndroidPhone7 theme.- Changed dialog UI.- Fixed a bug that theshortcut for Google Play cannot be opened.- Added function to askyou to rate this app. (Forgive me if you don't like such athing.)(v2.3.0)- Added translations to many languages. (Français,Español, Português, Polski, 한국어, 中文(简体), 中文(繁體), Bahasa Indonesia)-Added support for some other themes. (Atom / Solo, etc.)- Addedseveral other improvements.(v2.2.0)- It is now possible to operatemultiple items from the activity list by long-tapping the items.You can add them to favorites or share.- Changed the text format inwhich to share the application information. - Added the types ofthemes that can be selected icon (ADW / Nova / Apex / LauncherPro /GO / Holo).- Added the number of icons in the list of themes.-Changed the UI of shortcut editing screen.- Added Germantranslation.- Added a lot of improvements.(v2.1.0)- Added supportfor tablet devices.- Added function to share app information astext.- Improved UI of some screens.- Fixed some bugs.(v2.0.3)-Added function to open the App info screen from the shortcutediting screen. (Android 2.3 or later only)- Fixed a minor bug andUI.(v2.0.2)- Fixed a bug that the app crashes while searching at acertain condition.(v2.0.1)- Added error report function to senddetailed information when the app crashes or when you see "Failedto load" message.- Reduced consumption of the memory so that themodels which have low-memory not to crash.- Search results can besorted order by names.- Increased speed of search.- Fixed a bug onsetting icon.- Fixed a bug that the icon becomes smaller when youuse the app on tablets.(v2.0.0)- Added history and favoritefeatures.- Applied Android 4.0(ICS) UI style.- Activity list is nowgrouped by app.- Fixed some bugs.Keywordsquick, shortcut, maker,create
**Devices WITHOUT root permissions and with Android >= 5.0(Lollipop), can connect with this app but they CANNOT view theWEP-WPA-WPA2****Devices WITHOUT root permissions and with Android< 5.0 (Lollipop), CANNOT connect with this app and they CANNOTview the WEP-WPA-WPA2**Do you want to know if your Access Point isvulnerable at the WPS protocol?Wifi Wps Wpa Tester is the app thatyou need!With this app, you can test the connection to AP with WPSPIN.PINs are calculated with manyalgorithms:-Zhao-TrendNet-Dlink-Dlink+1-Belkin(root)-FTE-xxx-TrendNet-Asus-AiroconRealtek-EasyBoxArcadyan-Arris And others default PIN of MANY Access Point.Then NOTALL AP ARE COMPATIBLE WITH THIS APP.App allows to do PINSBRUTEFORCE in a SMART WAY ( ONLY FOR ROOTED DEVICES )WhySMART?Because, app will try 11000 PINs COMBINATIONS rather than10^8.In fact, AP tells to your device if the first 4 of 8 digits ofWPS PIN, are correct and the last digit is a checksum of previous 7digits.NO OTHERS APP ( CLONE OF THIS APP ) CAN DO THIS.And, appallows to notify if WPS is in LOCK STATE ( ROOT AND NO ROOT ).NOOTHERS APP ( CLONE OF THIS APP ) CAN DO THIS.WPS Lock state is astate when Access Point, for security reasons, does not allow nomore PINs. THEN is USELESS to try others PINs. App needs rootpermissions for devices with Android version < 5.0 ( LOLLIPOP).For devices with Android >= 5.0 you can test the PINs withthis app and you can connect, BUT YOU CANNOT SEE WPA ( OR WEP )PASSWORD WITHOUT ROOT PERMISSIONS.Use this app only with your ownAP for do not go against the law.Privacy Policy :https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/8000344
WordPress APK
WordPress for Android puts the power of publishing in your hands,making it easy to create and consume content. Write, edit, andpublish posts to your site, check stats, and get inspired withgreat posts in the Reader. What's more? It's open source.WordPressfor Android supports WordPress.com and self-hosted WordPress.orgsites running WordPress 3.5 or higher.Visit the forums to get helpwith the app: http://android.forums.wordpress.org
Blog APK
Our blog posts include experiment results of online marketing, howto articles, tools and tips for running your business, businessideas, online selling, entrepreneurship, start ups, successstories, interviews and reviews of relevant books.You can visit theweb version of our app: http://technotip.orgFeatures1. Has a listof 8 recent articles on the homepage and user can navigate to olderblog posts.2. Clear reading experience with bigger fonts on articlepage.3. Facility to bookmark the article and read later frombookmarks section.4. Cache the recently viewed article for offlinereading.5. List of pages.6. Search facility.7. List posts based onCategory.8. List posts by author/contributor.9. Invite others toour app via Social Sharing Apps.Option to rate the app.10. Facilityto directly share the posts and pages with others from inside theapp via popular social sharing applications.
WPS Connect 1.3.6 APK
With this app you'll can connect to WiFi networks which have WPSprotocol enabled. This feature was only available in version 4.1.2of Android.App developed with educational purposes. I am notresponsible for any misuse.Released under license CC BY-NC-ND 4.0:https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/WPS:http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wi-Fi_Protected_SetupWPS Connect isfocused on verifying if your router is vulnerable to a default PIN.Many routers that companies install own vulnerabilities in thisaspect. With this application you can check if your router isvulnerable or not and act accordingly.Includes default PINs, aswell as algorithms such Zhao Chesung (ComputePIN) or StefanViehböck (easyboxPIN).Tested on:- LG G2- Nexus 5- Samsung GalaxyS3IMPORTANT!!Prior to an assessment, understand that it serves theapplication.
XPOSED IMEI Changer APK
ROOT REQUIREDXPOSED FRAMEWORK REQUIREDIF You dont know What isXPOSED Framework then do not try this application (it wont work)HiGuys,I read about the Xposed framework in xda and otherwebsites.some websites have really good tutorials about it.So whatI understand is that we can modify a function and its return valuesusing the Xposed Framework.I have created and Xposed Module ForChanging (MASKING) the IMEI No of the PhoneChange Means How OtherApplication gets the IMEI No of the device using below codeAs youall know,The Value is not permanent as it is an Xposed Module:)XDA-DevelopersThreadhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/xposed-imei-changer-t2847187Proversion :https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vivek.imeichangerproStepsInstall app Enable module in xposed framework Come back to app andenter new value Press Apply Go to xposed module Open framework pageDo a soft reboot Open the app And you can see new valuecheck thevalue by dialing *#06#, you can see the new value
Sing! by Smule APK
We all have a voice. Find yours. Use audio effects and videofilters while singing your favorite karaoke songs. Solo privately,karaoke with friends, connect with singers around the world, orduet with stars like Nick Jonas and Ed Sheeran. Choose frommillions of songs, create music videos and share them with our 50M+musically minded, supportive community. It's just like karaoke,only better. Sing free today and become a karaoke star! Featured onEntertainment Tonight, Forbes, and Google Play's Best Apps.FEATURES• Sing along to new and classic songs with music andlyrics. Karaoke anytime, anywhere• Sound like a pro! Add studiopolish with our amazing audio effects will make you sound like astar• Use pitch correction and reverb to get real-time feedback onyour singing• Apply video filters to make your recording look moreprofessional! Choose from Selfie, Vintage, Black & White,Sepia, and Fight Club• Share your karaoke on our global platform toget discovered. Love, comment and share other videos• Upload yoursong to the Sing! Songbook for other singers to perform• Connectwith Facebook to find and karaoke with friends on Sing! By Smule.Chat with other singers• Duet with the Artist - Shawn Mendes, JamesArthur, Jessie J, Jason Derulo, Kylie Minogue, Linkin Park, XAmbassadors, OMI, Carly Rae Jepsen, Charlie Puth, Silento and manymore stars• Beat your personal score and become a karaoke star Withnew songs added daily, you can find your favorite songs and karaokehits all in one place. Choose from a massive catalog of Pop,R&B, Rock, Rap, Hip Hop, Country, Soundtracks, Latin, K-Pop andmore karaoke songs! Popular on Sing!: POP HITS & KARAOKEBALLADS:* Shape of You - Ed Sheeran* Play That Song - Train* TreatYou Better - Shawn Mendes* Say You Won't Let Go - James Arthur*Closer - The Chainsmokers, ft. Halsey* 7 Years - Lukas Graham*Rockabye - Clean Bandit, ft. Anne-Marie* Love me Like You Do -Ellie Goulding* All of Me - John Legend NEW CLASSICS & KARAOKEESSENTIALS:* Killing Me Softly - The Fugees* I Will Survive -Gloria Gaynor* Un-break My Heart- Toni Braxton* Happy - PharrellWilliams* Eye of the Tiger - Survivor* Bohemian Rhapsody -QueenMUSICALS & SOUNDTRACKS:* Beauty and the Beast - Beauty andthe Beast (Disney)* Part of Your World - The Little Mermaid(Disney)* Let It Go - Idina Menzel (from Frozen by Disney)* Cups(When I'm Gone) - Anna Kendrick Don't see your must-sing karaokejam? Upload to the Sing! by SmuleSongbook:https://www.smule.com/support/upload#songbook CONNECTINGTHE WORLD THROUGH MUSIC™We believe that music is much more thanjust listening— it's about creating, sharing, discovering,participating, and connecting with people. Always dreamed ofbecoming a star? Lots of talents get discovered through our Sing!platform. Skip the karaoke bar - karaoke free, sing anywhere, showoff your talent, and get fans! LOOK GREAT, SOUND LIKE A PRONomatter what kind of singer you are, you can sound amazing everytime with Sing! by Smule's voice enhancement technology. Like beingin a recording studio, use special voice effects and video filtersto change the pitch, add reverb, autotune, and smooth overimperfections with our Selfie filter. Love singing along to songson the radio? If you are musically inclined, have imagined singinga solo on stage, performing a duet with a pop star, or joining anacapella group, download Sing! for free today! Smule is asupportive, joyful community where music-making at all levels isencouraged and appreciated. FOLLOW US and keep up with new majorartists and featured singers onSing!http://www.smule.comhttp://www.facebook.com/smulehttp://www.youtube.com/smulehttp://www.twitter.com/smulehttp://plus.google.com/+smuleHavequestions on a particular permission?http://www.smule.com/support/sing#androidThis app has beenSuperpowered
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Modern Combat 5: eSports FPS APK
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Global DJ Broadcast: Top 15 - December 2008
Release Label: Armada Music
Release Code: ARDI958
Release Date: December 29th 2008
It has been a momentus and incredible year for Markus Schulz, and for his weekly radio show, Global DJ Broadcast. Now on over 20 FM and online stations worldwide, millions flock to their radios and computers each week to listen to Markus' unique interpretation and vision of trance.
To celebrate the end of 2008, Markus has compiled a personal Top 40 chart, featuring all the tracks that were huge on his World Tour performances, and many approved by the fans themselves through weekly Global Selection voting.
The chart is a reflection of the success of the Coldharbour Recordings label in 2008, with monster smashes by Arnej, Mr. Pit, Tritonal and Agnelli & Nelson featuring prominently.
Many of the championed heroes of trance in 2008 also feature, with tracks and remixes by the likes of Lemon & Einar K, Duderstadt, Stoneface & Terminal, Mike Koglin, Funabashi and Kyau & Albert giving the chart an undeniable quality and resonation.
These are the tracks which we will look back on with fond memories, because it was the fans, as well as Markus, who helped decide the outcome of this chart through their weekly Global Selection picks.
In summary, the Global DJ Broadcast Top 40 for 2008 is:
01. Mr. Pit - Shana (Duderstadt Progressive Dub)
02. Arnej - They Always Come Back (Original Mix)
03. Dirty Dot - Heart of Pain (Monogato's Funk n' Trance Mix)
04. Cressida - 6am (Kyau & Albert Remix)
05. Majai - Phoria (Elevation Remix)
06. Sunlounger feat. Zara - Lost (Club Mix)
07. Lemon & Einar K - Anticipation
08. Alex M.O.R.P.H. & Woody Van Eyden feat. Michelle Citrin - Turn it On (Funabashi Remix)
09. Hammer & Herbick feat. Boytronic - You (Dyor's Big Room Remix)
10. Orkidea - Metaverse (Gareth Emery Remix)
11. Ronski Speed feat. Sir Adrian vs. Rex Mundi - The Perspective Space (Markus Schulz Mashup)
12. Tritonal feat. Cristina Soto - Walk With Me (Original Mix)
12. Marc Marberg with Kyau & Albert - Neo Love (TE Intro Mix)
14. Duderstadt & Kirsty Hawkshaw - Beatitude (Duderstadt Uplifting Mashup)
15. Sequentia presents Sunshade - Vertigo (Mike Koglin Remix)
16. DJ Eco - Tonight is Forever (Martin Roth Edit)
17. Arnej - The Ones That Get Away (Minimal Drum Dub)
18. Adam Van Baker - Tigra (Michael Angelo & Jim Electro Tech Mix)
19. Ali Wilson - Shakedown (Original Mix)
20. tyDi - Russia (Melodic Mix)
21. Vengeance - Temptation (Denga & Manus Remix)
22. Agnelli & Nelson present The A&N Project - Sleeping in Airports (Original Mix)
23. Mr. Pit - Love You More
24. Nick Larson & Mike Koglin - United (Part 1)
25. Element One - A World Away
26. Funabashi Presents Saltwater - The Legacy 2.0 (Alex M.O.R.P.H.'s Big Drop Mix)
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The county is slated to have a public hearing on the issue Tuesday night.
One ecologist says a steep ravine behind the site is one of only a few in Leon County.
He says it's an example of Beech Magnolia Forest, the richest type of forest community in the U.S. or Canada.
Just a few hundred yards east of North Monroe Street, it's an almost untouched part of Leon County.
Ecologist Bruce Means studies ravines and says this one is worth saving.
In part because it's home to an unusual species of salamander.
"It's a treasure of a wild patch of leftover nature that we don't have in Tallahassee except in a couple of places," explains Means.
So when Wal-Mart showed the county plans to move this Sam's Club, and expand the site for a Super Wal-Mart, ecologists like dr. Means took note.
"This is right here in Tallahassee in our backyard. What concerns me about the development here is a very special kind of environment will be destroyed," adds Means.
Dan Winchester is concerned about Wal-Mart's plans as a county commissioner and a neighborhood resident.
"I have a lot of folks in the neighborhood, myself included, that are concerned about the overall effects of a Super Wal-Mart going from 100,000 to 200,000 feet in the Lake Jackson drainage basin," Winchester says.
Water from the ravine feeds Lake Jackson, which means Winchester and others say whatever development goes here won't go forward without a lot of consideration
A local development representative for Wal-Mart did not return our call for comment, but has told county officials the company's plans for the site are only preliminary.
County commissioners may consider the development rights for the site Tuesday night, it's currently on their agenda, but Commissioner Winchester says that item could be postponed until neighborhood residents get a better idea what's in store.


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A former Sergeant with the Oregon National Guard Armory and his wife were indicted last week by a Hood River grand jury for theft and drug charges.
The arrests of Brien E. Kelley, 34, and Shiloh M. Kelley, 30, followed a search of their London Drive home and outbuildings in Parkdale on March 13. During that action, police discovered more than $20,000 in field gear, gun parts and electronic equipment that was reportedly stolen from the Hood River base.
The couple is also being investigated for possible involvement in money missing from the Family of the Guard fund, according to Hood River County District Attorney John Sewell.
In addition to the cache of stolen goods, police also seized 14 marijuana plants, which led to additional charges against the Kelleys for possession and for having the illicit substance near their two children, ages 10 and 12.
Sewell said during questioning Brien Kelley revealed that some of the items within his possession had been given to an acquaintance. These goods were later recovered but, to date, that individual has not been charged in connection with the case.
Sewell said local detectives are working with National Guard officials to develop the case, which is also under investigation from the Alcohol Tobacco and Firearm (ATF) federal agency. According to Sewell, the Kelleys, who have no prior offenses, will most likely serve little or no jail time under Oregon sentencing guidelines.
However, Sewell said since Brian Kelley was a member of the military when the alleged crime occurred he could face a court martial and/or federal charges from the military and ATF.
Major Jeff Julum, National Guard public affairs officer, said "it's a possibility" that Brien could face additional charges from the military.
"If appropriate, military justice will be involved but we will let the criminal case go first," said Julum.
Brien became a suspect of trading equipment for drugs during an investigation into local drug activity by the Mid-Columbia Narcotics Task Force (MINT), according to Sewell. When the armory was notified by MINT officials of their suspicions, Julum said the commanding officer ordered a urinalysis of all personnel and Kelley resigned.
Both Brien and Shiloh Kelley will enter their formal plea at 2 p.m. on April 29. They have been released on their own recognizance until that court appearance.
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Barneys New York Wishes You a Happy Foodie Holiday
The holidays are a time for rejoicing, but they also happen to be a time for feasting. Cooking Channel and Food Network teamed up with Barneys New York to celebrate all the glorious gluttony of the season in their "Have a Foodie Holiday" window display for 2010.
Barneys creative director Simon Doonan and team created delicious displays overflowing with inspiration from foodie culture. Check out which star chefs joined in the fun after the jump.
The windows include caricatures of many Food Network favorites: Mario Batali and Bobby Flay in the "Bad Boys" window; and Rachael Ray, Paula Deen, and Sandra Lee were rendered larger than life in the "Gals" window. A colorful window called "Revolutionary Stew" displayed Julia Child and Jamie Oliver.
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see if you can pop-in at your local apple store and talk to the older guy you can find @the tech support. they'll most likely give you a set of discs for free. every time i need support and am near an apple store, they go over their heads to help me.
you could also find 'em floating around the internets
jan-jaap wrote:I did buy an OWC SSD for my MBP2011, and it didn't work. OWC replaced it, still didn't work.
i like these guys, been a customer ever since they opened up shop. they're always there for me. quick and humane service :)


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Latest update : 2012-06-13
A Syrian filmmaker killed while filming, attacks against Africans in Israel, and more...
This show is made up entirely of amateur images. We've seen time and time again how images captured by ordinary citizens then uploaded onto the Web can change history, or at least shift the balance of power. This week, we take a look back at some of those moments.
STORY 1: Syria
We begin today with another cameraman killed in Homs. Like his comrades, Bassel al-Shahade was not a journalist. He was a film student studying in the US on a prestigious Fulbright scholarship. But he couldn't see what was going on in Homs, and not be there himself. So he returned to help document what the Syrian military was doing to his city - and to train others in how to handle a camera. Bassel was killed by a Syrian rocket on May 28, when he was out with a group of students. Our Observer Rami had warned him of the dangers just the day before.
STORY 2: Israel
In times of economic hardship, people often look for scapegoats, for someone to take out their frustration on. We saw a couple of weeks ago that far-right groups in Greece are trying to stir up anger against immigrants. But the crisis is not just being felt in Europe - it's hit hard in Israel too. We head to Tel Aviv with our Observer David Sheen.
STORY 3: World
Next up, a look at some of the images sent in this week by our Observers.
First stop, China, with the blogger Zuola, and an amazing chance discovery. He was on a train recently and happened to meet a woman whose husband had participated in the Tiananmen massacre, 23 years ago this month. She was carrying with her photograpbhs that her husband took the day after the massacre. Zuola took pictures of the photos, and posted them on the Internet. The remarkable photos have somehow escaped the censorship around the Tiananmen anniversary, and they're circulating on social networks.
Now to Bahrain, with a video sent to us via Twitter, by Liliane. We already knew that the authorities in Bahrain have been using a lot of tear gas to put down anti-regime demonstrations. But this video shows something else - police officers shooting a tear gas canister directly into a house, through the window. Our Bahraini Observers tell us it's meant to discourage demonstrators from taking shelter in local residents' homes. A dangerous technique... Activists say more than a dozen people were killed in Bahrain last year because of tear gas - in several cases, when it was used inside enclosed structures.


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That was a legit pass!
It's gooooooooodd.
Where is everyone?
These annoying songs they play NEED TO STOP. Stop singing if you want to sing go to a concert. THIS IS MICHIGAN.
anxious we have a nail biter in the making...?
5 years...wow. great article about Bo's last day -
Worst half time show ever. Made me long for the days of "salute to barry manilow" & the like
Worst goal line offense ever. Why cant we punch it in from 2 yards?
BOOM let's go.
May are the recipients of the easiest schedule ever. I hate that they'll play for the big championship. I hate worse that they may play PSU. The big is seriously lawned this year.
That should be MSU. Stupid predictive text.
2nd team mopping up with 6 min to go? Students chanting "Beat Ohio"? The difference a year makes.
Brady gets it
I'm glad I made it home in time to watch the game.
9-2, meaningful November games, opportunistic, rugged defense; welcome back Michigan Football!
Thanks Hoke for reminding almost everyone (gotta work on that Sparty thing)that "This is Michigan for God's sake!"
Don't know if anyone saw this yet.. but talk about fail!
Guess Victorias Secret doesn't watch much college sports action!
Go Blue!!! Beat that school in Ohio.
Just finished Game...taped..
HAIL HAIL to MICHIGAN!!
Better today as well as in 97'
What a glorious day in Ann Arbor! Not sure if there is a better place to tailgate than the AAA lot on Main Street, all due respect given to the Blue and Victors Lot pass holders--even GoBlueBob over at Pioneer HS. If it weren't for the flyover, we wouldn't have realized it was time to cross the street and into the stadium it was so festive.
Unfortunately, the student section, at best, was not quite full from my view in Section 16.
Dare I dream of a 10 win regular season????
OMG. Did they chant "Beat Ohio"? I have not heard that since the end of a season, early 70s and we had just beaten Illinois at home. Next game would be against OSU there, with us unbeaten and them unbeaten. I was attending with my dad and as the team was heading to the tunnel at the end of the game, it seemed the entire stadium was chanting,unrehearsed, "BEAT..OHIO...BEAT..OHIO...BEAT OHIO!" It still gives me chills thinking about it now.
yeah, it started when we went up 45-17. it began in earnest over the last 5 minutes, and echoed on for a good ten minutes after the game was over
Seriously, I'm just going to say that for the next 24 hours.
I hope I can find a replay of the game. I had to follow it from text updates d ue to work. Boo. Sounds good though!
I've been looking on ebay and stubhub to potentially buy tickets for the Ohio game. One of the selling points for a pair of tickets on ebay was, "You rarely have to stand." HAHA! Pitiful!
Crock, thanks a million times over for that link. I will never forget that morning....anyone listening to WTKA probably heard close to Bo's last words.
Driving my son to school, 4th grade and already wanted to hear sports radio instead of Christmas music... we listened to the interview and I felt alarmed, when the WTKA guy asked Bo how he would be able to watch the game next day. Bo sounded weak yet resolute. I went cold from head to foot because it sounded like he knew his time was near, like he was saying goodbye,and taking care to do so in a reassuring way..... 'I'll be OK." said Bo. In the next minute the school bell rang and the air was full of swirling fall leaves and elementary school children running into the building. The sounds of life. After Matthew was inside and I was driving away, the news of Bo's heart attack was already on the air.


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Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has hinted at a prolonged life in football, as he reckons a coaching role would do him nicely after he hangs up his boots.
Ferdinand has been a consistent performer at the heart of the United defence this season and a reason why the red side of Manchester have been crowned Champions after a real solid season under the guidance of Sir Alex Ferguson.
Ferdinand trained with the younger lads at United yesterday morning, and admitted it was an enjoyable experience afterwards.
He wrote on his official Facebook page: "Trained with the u18's today... nice little workout! Coaching youngsters could be a bit of me, who knows!"
Ferdinand may well follow in the footsteps of former teammate Gary Neville in the next few years. Roy Hodgson's number two has made the transition from playing to the commentary box to the technical area.
The centre back is also a constant on social media, with his online #5 magazine critically acclaimed as a big success. All footballers are urged to have a contingency plan for after football, so the England international may turn to a coach's wooly hat and wet weather gear after his Facebook suggestion yesterday.
However, the top job at Manchester United may have come a little too soon for Ferdinand, with Sir Alex Ferguson announcing his decision to retire earlier today (Wednesday).
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After a tough and disappointing year for Roger Federer, he has qualified for the season-ending ATP World Tour finals at the O2 for the 12th consecutive year.
His involvement in the event was in doubt after only winning one tournament this season - the Gerry Weber Open in Halle.
The Swiss maestro has done enough to equal Ivan Lendl's record for successive appearances at the season finale.
After a disappointing year including crashing out of the second round in Wimbledon which ended his streak of 36 consecutive quarter finals at major tournaments, he said: "It's been a tough year so this is a bit of a highlight."
He needed to progress in the Paris Masters tournament to appear at the O2 arena on Monday and he did so in convincing fashion beating Kevin Anderson 6-4 6-4.
There were also victories in the Bercy arena for Rafael Nadal, David Ferrer, Juan Martin Del Potro and Stanislas Wawrinka.
Top seed Nadal, 27, overcame fellow Spaniard Marcel Granollers 7-5 7-5 to reach the third round.
"It's been an extraordinary season so far and I just want to keep it going and finish the year the way that I can," said the French and US Open champion who reclaimed the world number one ranking earlier this month.
Defending champion Ferrer battled past Czech Lukas Rosol 6-0 2-6 6-3, while in-form Del Potro achieved his 14th win from 15 matches by beating Marin Cilic 6-4 7-6 (7-3).
Swiss number two Wawrinka increased his chances of joining compatriot Federer in London after seeing off Feliciano Lopez 6-3 3-6 6-3.
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The last few meetings between the two sides have been settled by just a handful of points and Heaslip says Wales have some of the best back row forwards in the business.
"I think their pack is pretty mobile in general. If you watch the way they play, they get through a lot of work," he said.
"The back row has a pivotal role in the way rugby is played. You have to be a jack of all trades- carry, tackle, poach and play like a back at the same time.
"Wales have got players who can do all that. They've got very combative guys on the ground who can turn the ball over if you don't respect the ruck enough.
"They've got a really good work rate and we'll have to match their intensity."
With 13 players of the 2012 Grand Slam winning side starting for Wales, Heaslip is under no illusions as to the challenge his side face.
"Wales are the Grand Slam champions and we're playing them in their back yard," he added.
"We've been on the receiving end of three losses the last few times we've played them but you have to try and not let that pressure get to you.
"It's a challenge and they've got the full deck really. We've seen their player profiles and we've looked to see if there are any weaknesses in their characteristics.
"To be honest they're top quality players and it's going to be a tough job."
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Women's Club of Farmingdale celebrates 100 years
When Abigail Leonard founded the Women's Club of Farmingdale 100 years ago, it was not so local ladies could mingle over lunch.
Leonard, a retired math teacher who moved to the community when she was 60, had a more practical, civic-improvement model in mind. So she and her group, in conjunction with a local newspaper editor, founded the Farmingdale public library, and the club pushed successfully for improvements in local schools.
The hundreds of members who followed would erect a fountain on the village green and a gazebo in a pocket park on the north end of Main Street, and conduct numerous other beautification projects.
"It was definitely a working club to improve the community and the school district," said its current president, Maria Ortolani. And while there are plenty of social activities, prospective members are still informed that "this is a working club."
On Thursday, the club marked its centennial with a ceremony at the current library on Merritt Road. A portrait of Leonard and a plaque honoring the club's contributions to the village were unveiled.
Fourteen women attended the first meeting on March 7, 1913. (Now there are about 50 members.) Not surprisingly, Leonard was named chairwoman and led the group for a decade.
In 1915 the club submitted a petition to the village board to create a library. It took eight years of work with Jesse Merritt, editor of the Farmingdale Post, to get a library up and running. Initially it was a single room in the Kolkebeck House, which was owned by the school district, on Main Street. The club asked the community to donate books and received 700.
Meanwhile, in 1916 the club organized an effort for an annual community Christmas tree, a tradition that continues.
Because Leonard walked to many meetings at night in the dark, she had the idea that the village should install streetlights and pave the streets. So in 1917 the club contributed $147 to the village for 123 street signs, and the village paved the streets, said centennial co-chairwoman Fran Rotondo.
In 1931 the group worked to get the first woman -- Leonard, no surprise -- elected to the school board.
The club created several gardens, including one on Merritt Road on what had originally been a swamp, and another on Hempstead Turnpike. The projects continue. Ortolani said a current one is providing blankets, books and stuffed animals for homeless children in shelters across Long Island. Members are also making quilts for residents of nursing homes and they support a food pantry at St. Kilian Roman Catholic Church.
Leonard, who died at age 93 in 1943, also was a suffragist leader. She organized a group of 100 women and men in 1917 to lobby and march in support of the 19th Amendment to give women the right to vote.
Rotondo says Leonard would be pleased by the longevity of the club and its dedication to its original goals.
"We've continued everything she started," she said.


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- "As we know from early historical accounts, and from the evidence of early woodcuts and engravings, Hogwarts students used to arrive at school in any manner that caught their fancy."
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These sets of woodcuts and engravings were made sometime between 993 and 1692, and showed Hogwarts students heading for Hogwarts Castle on the beginning of the school term, in a time before the inception of the International Statute of Wizarding Secrecy in 1692.
They depicted students riding broomsticks across the country (which proved a difficult task when carrying trunks and pets), others commandeering enchanted carts and carriages, others attempting to Apparate, others riding a large variety of magical creatures.[1]
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In 2008, we celebrated our first Christmas as a wedded couple. Less than three weeks prior to that, we closed on our first home. Despite towers of cardboard boxes and completely disheveled home, we still put up our first Christmas tree.
It was beautiful. It was adorned with delicate glass balls gleaming in purples, reds, blues, silvers and golds. Gifts of Christohper Radko and Wedgewood ornaments were our extra special contribution to the tree. And, perfectly wrapped presents created a wreath beneath it. We snuggled under a warm blanket together, sipped our hot chocolate and admired our first tree in peace.
Three years later, we had a freshly mobile one-year-old. A's interest in the tree was short-lived, but long enough that the Christmas tree receive its first remodel. Our precious CR and Wedgewood ornaments were elevated to the penthouse of the tree, safe from curious hands. Amazingly, only one gift huddled beneath the tree required a re-wrap that year.
In 2012, the remodel turned more into a renovation. Not a single glass ornament made it on the tree that year. Bless Costco and their extra large tubs of plastic ornaments. I truly believe they were tested by toddlers. Unbreakable. I tried whole-heartedly to have gifts underneath the tree that year, but, in the end, I re-wrapped every single gift at least once. Ironically, when Christmas morning came, we had to coax A to open all of his gifts. Rule #1 of kids: Nothing is nearly as much fun with your parents' permission.
Another year. Another change. Our Christmas tree went up the day after Thanksgiving. No glass ornaments again. They are safely stored for a less destructive age. The tree went up perfectly, and it looked as though we would have a similar tree to last year's… until today.
I walked into the living room to find A nestled next to the tree. He had removed one of the cushions from the chairs, and there in front of him, he had lined up a number of ornaments from the lower extremities of the tree. He smiled at me, and proudly showed off his collection. A few moments later, I spot E bounding after a giant, glittery ornament much like a puppy. In fact, when he finally captured it, he celebrated by attempting to eat it, despite it being the size of his own head.
So, this year, I have two options. I can remove the bottom half of the ornaments, or I can let it be. This is the year my tree becomes our family tree, and I'm just going to let it be.
What a transformation we have seen over the years. As we change, so does our tree. The Christmas tree tells our story. It's messy, imperfect and a little rough in spots. But, it's always colorful. It's always bright, and it is well loved. Ornaments will come and go, but the precious moments we share as a family beneath this little tree will carry on.
That first Christmas seems ages ago. No longer is there the same peace and quiet surrounding the Christmas tree. There is something better. There are snuggles, sweet giggles and wonderment from two precious boys that far outweigh the quiet. It's a different kind of peace.
I love our tree. I love its story, and I love that is is ours.
Merry Christmas from our family to yours this Christmas season.
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Our son is five and couldn't wait to get his hands on all things Christmas, he tells me he will be gentle with the glass pieces, but that gentleness is forgotten quickly and even the most fragile of Christmas ornaments become a ball for him to chase, throw, or roll.
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A new lab in the College of Business enables students to access Bloomberg Professional
Services, providing them with access to real-time business data in use by financial
specialists for intense business analysis. John Cresson, director of Southeastern's
Executive MBA program, observes student Vernon Blackledge working at one of the terminals.
Southeastern graduate student Wayne Crawford has come to appreciate the fine tools of modern day finance.
As an MBA student and coordinator of a new computer lab at Southeastern, he sees the advantages professional services provide for students, such as the new Bloomberg lab in the College of Business that includes a special software platform that links to immediate stock quotes and related data needed for intense business analysis.
"Although I am not a finance major, I believe this is a great way for students to gain an advantage," he said. "The students who use the Bloomberg lab for projects or research and dedicate the extra time are definitely gaining an advantage."
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Toni Bonura of Madisonville as she works at
a Bloomberg terminal in the new, highly
specialized computer laboratory in the College
of Business. The new lab gives business
students a competitive edge by exposing them
to one of the modern tools used in business today.
It's the same kind of equipment and access to data that high powered stock brokers
are using to analyze fast moving markets, explained John Cresson, associate professor
of finance.
"It's all about the students separating themselves from the competition, said Cresson, who is the director of Southeastern's Executive MBA program. "They can use this system for their projects – where they get real-time, up-to-the-minute data – or they can use the Internet, which is what was being used 15 years ago."
The new lab, located in a reconfigured portion in the College of Business' Garrett Hall, features 11 terminals that link to Bloomberg Professional Services, a major global provider of 24-hour financial news and information, including real time and historic price data, financials data, trading news and analysis, as well as general news. Bloomberg services also offer analytic tools that are typically used by financial specialists.
The Bloomberg Lab, according to Cresson, gives Southeastern students valuable experience in working with one of the high-tech tools of the modern financial world.
"At a recent conference in New York, the participants using Bloomberg commented on how it helps separate them from other schools of business," Cresson said. "With our smaller class sizes, our students are getting more opportunities to work on these specialized terminals."
The new lab – which includes licenses and computers – was financed with self-generated funds by growing enrollments in the EMBA program, as well as a grant from the Southeastern Student Government Association.
The look and feel of a Bloomberg keyboard is similar to a standard computer keyboard, with the addition of several yellow "hot keys" that identify market sectors, such as government securities, money markets, preferred and equity shares, commodity markets and currency markets. The terminal functions as an application in the Windows environment.
While Bloomberg is known primarily in the financial world, it's not just used for finance. It's also used for business.
"There is supply chain management information, economics, accounting, and statistical data. Students can research a company they may be interested in working for in the future," Cresson said. "Bloomberg has in-house analysts. It's not a substitute for finance; it compliments it. It allows the students to take theory and put it into practice. We don't have to make up numbers or give them cases that happened five years ago. It's all current information. It's a tool that allows the students to put into practice what we teach in the classroom.
"We have the resources that major private institutions offer, but at a considerably lower tuition," he added. "We have the best of both worlds because we have professors and people with real-world experience, not just graduate assistants, teaching our students."


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Starting June 1, KLRU offers a new channel on 18.4. Vme, from the Spanish veme meaning "see me," is a 24-hour digital broadcast service that is the fastest-growing Hispanic TV network in the U.S. Rescan your television after 6 a.m. June 1 to find this new alternative to traditional Spanish-language media.
Smart, engaging and empowering entertainment for America's Latino families, Vme presents original productions, specially-adapted public TV hits and programs exclusive to Vme in the United States. With news, documentaries, music, entertainment, kids shows and sport, you can get the daily schedule here.
Vme has made the promise to be Contigo to Hispanic families delivering drama, music, sports, news, current affairs, Latin cinema, food, lifestyle, nature and educational preschool content. The 24-hour Spanish network, partnered with public television stations, is currently available in more than 10 million Hispanic homes. Vme is the first venture of the media production and distribution company, Vme Media Inc. To find out more please visit vmetv.com


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Last week we discussed grass roots efforts to enhance and revitalize Putnam's downtown commerce districts. This is of paramount importance in giving our independent business communities a chance to thrive. Coupled with this, however, is the need to find ways for more substantial business development projects to succeed within our county's borders.
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Commissioner: Checking for lead in Manchester apartments isn't city Welfare Department's jobBy MARK HAYWARD
New Hampshire Union Leader
October 22. 2013 10:09PM
MANCHESTER — City Welfare Commissioner Paul Martineau said it's not his job to check whether apartments he pays for are lead free, but his opponent said it's something the city Welfare Department should consider doing.
When the city Welfare Department places beneficiaries in apartments, case workers make sure the apartment meets the city's minimum standards, Martineau said. He acknowledged the apartments do not have to be cleared of lead."People find apartments. We assist them in getting there. I don't know if there's lead or not," Martineau said. "That's why we have a Building Department — they check and give people Certificates of Compliance."
"It's not up to me to go out and check. That's not my mission," he said.
His opponent, former deputy Welfare Commissioner Diane Guimond, said she was surprised to hear that the Building Department does not test apartments for lead as part of the Certificate of Compliance process.
She said she'd like to have a conversation with the Building and Health departments about the issue. She said young children are susceptible to lead poisoning.
"I would not want to pay rent and put a child at risk," Guimond said, "that goes against everything that's part of the welfare system."
The city's Building Department inspects apartments once every three years for a number of health and safety issues. While peeling paint can result in an infraction, inspectors do not test for the presence of lead in the apartment.
Martineau disputed an Oct. 18 column in the New Hampshire Union Leader. In the piece, Hawa Enow, a resident of 312 Cedar St., said the Welfare Department placed her family in an apartment where three young children were poisoned with lead.
Martineau said he has a case file on the family, and the Welfare Department did not place them in the apartment. He initially said another agency did the placement, but he would not name the agency. He then said he only suspected that another agency placed the family in the apartment.


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Digital Downloads - Flaming Bacon, Fish Murder, Rock Rolling, and Drunk Wizards Video Feature
This week sees an eclectic mix of titles including The Baconing, Fish Resort, Rock of Ages, and Ugly Americans: Apocalypsegeddon.
Poor AI and insane difficulty get between you and the sniping in Sniper: Ghost Warrior.
Sniping Tactics is the official Sniper: Ghost Warrior strategic guide, detailing the steps to firing a shot that will land right between the eyes of the enemy.
This week sees an eclectic mix of titles including The Baconing, Fish Resort, Rock of Ages, and Ugly Americans: Apocalypsegeddon.
Follow the sniper as he sets up the perfect headshot amidst the coverage of a lush jungle.
Guns, zombies, and fighting in streets are some of what is out this week in new releases with titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops Annihilation, Super Street Fighter IV: ...
Check out this official trailer for Sniper Ghost Warrior on the PlayStation 3.
The hammer of Mjolnir and the missiles of an anime robot beckon gamers this week.
Sega takes its long-running tennis franchise into the motion-controlled arena for the first time.
$40 "upgraded" version of City Interactive's headshot-happy shooter hits Sony's home console this summer; range of system-exclusive content bundled including weapons, maps, and modes.
Exclusive PS3 missions, weapons, and levels coming soon!
Take a look at the brand-new launch trailer for Sniper: Ghost Warrior.
Check out the new and exclusive PlayStation 3 trailer for Sniper: Ghost Warrior.
City Interactive's coolly received headshot-happy shooter goes platinum since debuting on the Xbox 360 and PC in June; PlayStation 3 version targeted for March premiere.
City Interactive chief producer confirms follow-up to coolly received original; will run on CryEngine 3 and be released on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC.
City Interactive enters worldwide licensing agreement to use Unreal Engine 3 in new first-person shooter, due out next year.
We venture back into the South American jungles in this updated PlayStation 3 version of Ghost Warrior.
This week, we take a look at some classics being revived in arcade and some more recent games now improved and on demand.
Awesome multiplayer action for Sniper: Ghost Warrior.
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It was a scene similar to one in "Tommy Boy."
Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Officer David Miller was on routine patrol around 2:20 a.m. Tuesday and checking parking lots when he encountered a suspicious person sitting in a parked vehicle behind a hotel.
The vehicle owner claimed to have a dead deer in the trunk. He said he accidently hit the animal with his car on an outlying area roadway.
The man told Miller he intended on utilizing the meat from the road kill to feed his family.
"The officer merely wanted to check on the tagging of the deer to make sure it was appropriately tagged with a kill permit or accident permit," explained KDPS Lt. Stacey Geik.
The man agreed.
Miller cautiously opened the trunk and the deer sprang from the trunk.