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Calls jumped from the average 1,500 per year to more than 2,000. That's a bump from about four calls to six calls per day.
"The first year of EMS has gone really well," Vogel said, addressing the council. "I think it's where we're seeing a big increase in our calls. We're not just responding to the Rural Fire Protection District and some Sterling. We're going to different communities, and we're also responding to aid requests from Weld County and possibly Washington County."
Since Sept. 11, the SFD has responded to 700 calls -- more than 70 percent of which required advanced or basic life support. Only 42 of the calls were for fires.
Additionally, the SFD had brought in about 38 or 39 percent of revenue when they budgeted for 30 percent. Vogel said they'd learned how to work with Medicare and Medicaid and were hoping for a 40 percent return this year.
Mayor Heather Brungardt asked Vogel whether they were still in the process of filling part time positions for transports. He said they were, but that they were conducting four interviews today.
On another note, City Attorney Curt Penny told the council he was trying to formalize an intergovernmental agreement between the RFPD and the SFD.
He's working to put something on the agenda for the city's next meeting Jan. 22.
The council also heard from City Manager Joe Kiolbasa that Sterling's sales tax was up for December, though the city didn't hit its projection for the year.
The city's hotel tax also picked up during the summer, and Kiolbasa said he received an email from Sen. Mark Udall's office saying they had passed subsidies for wind energy and ethanol production.
He also intends to hire architectural staff to renovate the shower/restroom area at the fire department to be more accommodating to women, which would require a grant or competitive bids. City Hall is also running out of space, and Kiolbasa said they're looking at reorganizing office space.
Two individuals have looked at the city's reverse osmosis at the water treatment plant. They want to use the plant as final treatment for oil production water.
"I bring it to your attention here because there are the kind of things you can't keep secret," Kiolbasa said. He still has to check with the engineers to see if a deal is in the realm of possibility, though. "It could be a very lucrative business. But on the other hand it could be very expensive to screw up (an RO) membrane or two."
Also during the meeting, the council approved a $75,000 grant to Sterling from Great Outdoors Colorado for the Colorado Parks and Recreation master plan update.
They also approved the consent agenda, which included the city council minutes from Dec. 11, 2012, and granted approval to a tavern liquor license renewal for Mi Ranchito restaurant.
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WASHINGTON — A nonprofit business group in downtown Washington is doing a spring cleaning in honor of cherry blossom season.
The Golden Triangle Business Improvement District says its spring cleaning week will start Saturday and continue through the next week. The spring cleaning includes a pressure washing of sidewalks and cleanup of the seven parks in the neighborhood.
The group is also holding a cell phone recycling event called "Flower for Phones." Anyone who turns in an old cell phone during the recycling will get a potted plant. The cell phone recycling events will take place Tuesday and Wednesday in Farragut Square Park and Duke Ellington Park.
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text: Over the last few years of participating here, I have seen a lot of people suggest dumping this veteran or that one in order to gain draft picks. The rationale is that veterans cost too much and we could score big with a good draft pick. I have two things to say to that: One is we have lost several key veterans recently and our record has followed with a precipitous decline shortly thereafter. The second is that a draft pick can sometimes hit and sometimes miss. They are unproven PROSPECTS. You don't necessarily get a return on your investment. This happens across all positions and has happened to the people currently in charge of selecting draft picks. When you lose a proven veteran and insert a draft pick, that position goes from being adequately covered to a big question mark. Cant get around it, there will always be uncertainty with a draft pick.


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New York Times Accuses Senator Walsh of Plagiarizing Master's Thesis
A new article by New York Times reporter Jonathan Martin has put an important feature of Montana Senator John Walsh's military credentials in question for being unfairly earned.
The piece, titled Montana Democrat's Thesis Presented Others' Work as His Own, makes the following claim:
"[O]ne of the highest-profile credentials of Mr. Walsh's 33-year military career appears to have been improperly attained. An examination of the final paper required for Mr. Walsh's master's degree from the United States Army War College indicates the senator appropriated at least a quarter of his thesis on American Middle East policy from other authors' works, with no attribution."
The New York Times also has an accompanying piece which lays out Walsh's thesis paper, titled "The Case for Democracy as a Long Term National Strategy," and shows the pages of Walsh's paper that are believed to be plagiarized.
Martin also calls into question where Walsh earned his undergraduate degree claiming that a discrepancy exists between claims that the degree was earned at Albany college when, Walsh "actually earned his bachelor of science from what was then known as Regents College, an adult learning institute that issued degrees under the umbrella of the University of the State of New York."


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Be prepared on the eve of Halloween to travel through two hundred years of popular culture and myth as well as the graveyards and the wilds of Transylvania as Klinger, the superb literary detective, investigates the multifarious subtexts of the original narrative?from the masochistic to the necrophilic. Die-hard Dracula fans will not be disappointed by the vampire-prince. The actress Zoe Caldwell will do a reading.
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Leslie Klinger is considered to be one of the world?s foremost authorities on twin icons of the Victorian era, Sherlock Holmes and Dracula. He is the editor of the three-volume collection of the short stories and novels, The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes, winner of the Edgar Award for Best Critical/Biographical Work and nominated for every other major award in the mystery genre. He lives in Los Angeles, California.
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E-books Still A Solution In Search Of A Problem
from the value-added? dept
Amazon seems to be trying to address that issue by tacking on some other features, most notably the ability to load up content from a variety of newspapers. But reading a newspaper is a much different experience than reading a book. People flip through newspapers a lot faster than they flip through books, and because of the way electrophoretic displays work, that's likely to run down their batteries pretty quickly. Most of Amazon's target customers likely already have a laptop and/or a smartphone, either of which offer color, a more responsive display, and more powerful browsing software. It seems more likely that people would just read the day's news on one of those devices and leave the e-book reader at home.
The fundamental issue here is that people don't adopt new technologies — especially ones that cost hundreds of dollars — unless they provide compelling advantages over the products already on the market. Merely achieving parity with paper books (and it's not clear they've even achieved that) isn't going to cut it, because people don't like to change their established routine. For e-books to catch on, then, they have to be better than paper in a really compelling way. So far, nobody has figured out how to make e-books do something really useful that they can't do with the paper books and laptops they already have.


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Put simply, there are too few "voices of conscience" in that list for my comfort.
Mathematically democracy is about what you deserve as a collection, so you can't really degenerate it. Corruption is just part of the reward. The thing about what's best is a bit of a myth.
Executives juries, better known as Sortition [wikipedia.org].
Let the parties present governing strategies and work similarly to experts in trials by jury, but let the jury decide on the ultimate actions. Juries must be large enough to statistically represent the population they --you know-- represent.
That is so true. Look at the options we are given. A guy who ignores that America's creit card is maxed out and still wants to spend spend spend. And a guy who has more money than God and wants to be Prez simply because he's bored and wants to be very very powerful. We are doomed either way. Do I choose to jump off the cliff or be eaten by the lion?
Got to be In it to win it... Into corruption I mean, to win laws favourable to your industry. Ick, how "democracy" has degenerated...
The only true form of self-sustaining government is anarchy, Are we there yet?
The headline says "lobby" and you say "conscience"?
It'd be a mistake to think these companies have our interests at heart. Our interests just coincide when it comes to stuff that hurt both internet companies and internet users - like repressive copyright legislation, and a lack of net neutrality. On other matters - like privacy - they shouldn't be trusted.
"Lets figure out how we can keep people communicating insecurely without privacy, while exploiting their ignorance and hunger for low-quality goods"
Ideally, this leads to a future with virtual cars that no longer consume gas. We just probably lack the proper MMORPG to represent life, but I am sure we can do wonders with some better government support. We just need to grease the wheels with more campaign contributions.
I think it's a sad reflection on our political system that we need to do this.
The next question is will it be it be dishonest enough to grease the right palms and have some real influence?
But it's good that such a large industry now has a voice there.
The Good: The greater web gets a voice in the US lobby
The Bad: The voice belongs to people who make fortunes about exploiting web participant's data...
Really this can be a win situation or a lose situation. No one will know until they actually bring something up.
Still it is very soon to be just running around yelling "Hurray"
People in power tend to work together to solidify and reinforce their position in life. Often by erecting barriers to entry after the fact. Nothing good will come out of this. Once you walk into DC, you become a living member of the castle while everyone else is stuck outside living in serfdom.
Any tool can be used well, or abused. And yeah, lobbies are usually abused.
But if you look at the folks involved, there are some good attributes. Sure, none of these guys are likely to be privacy advocated. On the other hand, they may well be able to stand up for an Open Internet against the telco and Hollywood lobbies, since they all benefit from an open internet.
And I'm sure, like most lobbying groups, they'll be hiring the same kind of K-Street rats that all the other guys hire. So it's not as if they'll
I remember this being something that came up during the fight over SOPA: Namely, that while the entertainment industry is used to lobbying the government, the tech industry was fractured and didn't see lobbying as a high priority, so the success Hollywood had at railroading some of those crazy ideas just blindsided them. (Stacked hearings, deliberately ignoring experts, etc.) It became clear that something would have to level the field, and since we know the RIAA, MPAA and friends aren't going to back off on their lobbying (and we know the government isn't going to stop listening to lobbyists), the solution is a tech lobby.
Ideally this lobby will push an anti-SOPA too that enshrines in law all the things that would prevent the RIAA from arbitrarily censoring the internet, would prevent companies having to give up user data, or even retain it etc. etc.
Something the net would actually get behind, just like it worked against SOPA, and would hence likely have a strong chance of passing.
I really hope they put the same effort into lobbying as those they're claiming to compete against, and push back in the other direction - to push
would prevent companies having to give up user data, or even retain it etc. etc.
Google and Facebook are never going to give up retaining user data. If anything, it's in their interest to push for laws which would enable them to store as much of it as they can for as long as they please. This is what allows them to get advertisers, who are their customers. We, the users, are their commodity.
Great. It's good to see these underrepresented citizens with limited economic power finally have a voice in Washington.
How about outlawing Software Patents? It costs them more than it costs me, and it isn't even a barrier to entry.
"they [facebook] contribute little back"
http://opencompute.org/ [opencompute.org]
https://github.com/facebook/ [github.com]
Facebook is giving back some rather large projects to the global open source community.
In the US 'x' gets corrupted by corporate interest. For 'x' of course
politics came first -- the rest is a cinch.
Silicon Valley makes more money than Hollywood, it's time they made their voices heard.
Now I'm sure it's not all going to be good stuff for intance Facebook and Google writing a law for mandatory "internet ID" using their services of course. That would be bad.
But putting an end to the shenanigans of horrible people like Chris Dodd may be worth it.
Either way, Hollywood needs to step aside and make way for Silicon Valley.
Either way, Hollywood needs to step aside and make way for Silicon Valley.
Revenge of the Nerds indeed.
Think about how long it would take Government to kill kickstarter. How long before it appears on Kickstarter: "We need 1 million dollers to buy the legalisation of cannabis from Government" At the moment they are just about able to hide the cold fact that you can buy any law you like, but if you put that up on Kickstarter, then it would become impossible to ignore.
See also: American People Hire High-Powered Lobbyist To Push Interests In Congress [theonion.com].
This "association" is a gang of monopolists who grudgingly admit they can't eliminate each other as competition, so they join together to avoid competing. In other words, a cartel. That plans to enforce their cartel with government power.
Why not? They're basically 21st Century phone companies. The telco cartel worked out so well in the 20th Century that it hauled in many hundreds of $BILLIONS, and even wiretapped every American for years with impunity - forging the basis of power for this new generation cartel.
I mean, I like Google and all, but I can't say I trust them or Facebook to "make" internet policy...
Lobbyists are one of the major problems with the U.S. government, they serve no legitimate function and are nothing but vectors of corruption. Corporate apologists will argue that corporations need representation too but they would be lying to you. Corporations are made up of people, and each person (that is a citizen) has one vote, the same as everyone else. Corporations, through lobbyists, should not be allowed to buy specialty legislation (like the extension to copyright that was purchased by Disney). All legislation that comes out of Washington should support the public good, not a few of the rich and powerful.
This shows a really sad state of affairs for the U.S. government. The fact that these companies feel it is worth their time and money to lobby the U.S. government to get what they need shows:
1. That they no longer believe that they can control their own corporate destiny sufficiently without the government mandating new laws to their liking
2. That it's more efficient for them to lobby the government to get what they want than to risk doing things without the government
3. That the U.S. government has far too
My solution is simple: reduce the size and scope of the government and these companies will no longer feel like they have anything to gain from lobbying the government.
...or have anything to lose by ignoring their laws.
My solution is simple: reduce the size and scope of the government and these companies will no longer feel like they have anything to gain from lobbying the government.
...or have anything to lose by ignoring their laws.
So by your "logic," a government should have as many laws as possible, because this is ultimately what makes people and corporations moral. What you're lamenting, in reality, is that people don't behave the way that you desire them to. People (and companies and other organizations) are diverse. The best government is the least government (I didn't say none). Set a very consistent set of basic rules, provide an efficient and fair judicial system, and then live people to live their lives as they see fit. If y
The best government is the least government (I didn't say none).
This is where we fundementally differ, size has nothing to do with good governance.
The best government is the least government (I didn't say none).
This is where we fundementally differ, size has nothing to do with good governance.
Ok, that's fair that we differ. Then in your opinion, what is it that defines good governance? How does good governance go bad? How is it that a country goes from bad governance to good governance?
At 26, I'm the first generation to grow up with a home computer, a computer lab at school, to learn using video games, and to learn programming as I grew up....[yawn]... When do I get to start saying "Get off my lawn?"
At 40... I'm the first generation to grow up with home computer, a computer lab at school, to learn using video games, and to learn programming as I grew up... Now pick up your skateboard and GET OFF MY LAWN!
anyone else feel we're headed closer and closer to the idea of corporate enclaves?
There is absolutely no possibility that this is going to benefit us peons in any way.
I've got a bad feeling about this.


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With that smirk of "lemme let you in on something oh yeah there's a camera rolling well still lemme let you in on something" self-assuredness, he proclaimed that the fans in Texas who will boo him are the ones who don't get it.
Then he booed the fans.
Don't know which category I fit neatly into as far as he's concerned, since I'll be silent when he comes up to bat, and since I don't care.
Whatever. Consider how ridiculous it is to let "Hey guys it's me – it's gonna be something weird" define you as a baseball fan, or judge this baseball community. All that was missing was a snappy "What am I in this for?"
He's deciding who "gets it."
Mm hmm.
The thing that irritates me most about the CBS 11 interview Sunday night is that I spent this much space commenting on it.
Earlier that day I was in the middle of cleaning out a bunch of old stuff at the house, and found a letter I'd received 27 years ago. It was from the person who (outside of my family) had the greatest impact on me, until then or since, and in it she said some things that I wouldn't ever forget.
They were the last words she shared with me before she died, five weeks later.
She was one of those people who led by example, who motivated by letting go of the reins, who empowered by setting expectations unimaginably high.
The best teachers and coaches go about it all kinds of different ways, but the truly great ones, I'm convinced, have this in common: They push. We may not always like it. But they push. Push us to do more than what we believe we can do, and to take what we know we can do and do it better.
And then they let go.
There's the X's and O's and The Chicago Manual of Style, and all that stuff's important, but when we're coached to trust the process and each other and ourselves, to not only play the game but to play it right, that's when something really cool has a chance to surface.
Integrity doesn't always fill the box score, but it lasts.
In my head this was going to be a feed-in to Ron Washington telling his club Saturday morning before their first full workout: "The handcuffs are off. The ankle chains are off. Let's see what you can do." It was evidently a baserunning edict for 2013, but I think more than that, too.
I thought about what Wash said as I was reading that 1986 letter on Sunday.
I thought less about Wash's comment Sunday night, as I watched the Angels outfielder wink at the camera. I thought about respect. Reliability.
And how saying less is almost never a bad idea.
(Suggests the blogger who's sure to be 0 for 2 after this one.)
Judy would have turned 82 this Saturday. She wasn't much of a baseball fan, but I'm pretty sure she still would've been drawn to Elvis, would've instantly recognized Adrian's artistry, would've loved everything about Jurickson.
Thing is, she would have loved everything about the Angels newest outfielder, too, even the things she'd have cringed at a little. Her patience was as stout as her genius.
She also would have expected more from him.
She would have expected more from me, too, if she saw me roll out a snarky line about urging you to set aside your excitement about the NFL Scouting Combine – one sleep! – long enough to read Professor Parks's tasty review of the Rangers' top 10 prospects for Baseball Prospectus, published minutes ago.
She'd have preferred that I exercise a little more restraint. Maybe with some understated reference to Wednesday being both the start of the Combine and Profar's 20th birthday, or a simple recommendation that you read this (now), a minimalist approach that I shun too readily, just about every time.
I look back at the Plan II thesis I wrote over 20 years ago (and dedicated to her), and the first few Bound Editions from over 10 years ago, and know that while I still have a long way to go, there's been some small amount of progress.
I'm still learning from Judy.
There are people who move on and you never forget.
There are others who just move on, making it progressively easier every time they speak for us to do the same. All of us. Those who get it and those who don't and those who pledge silence.
He's who he is, and that's very unlikely to change.
We are who we are, and our mistake would be to care what he thinks about that.
The manager addressed the players on Saturday, and challenged them. Let's see what you can do.
He gets it.
In one direction the expectations have been ratcheted up.
In the other?
Forget it. I've already said too much.
I'm choosing silence, and planning this time to stick to it.


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How to designate an activity involving multiple teams
This is the time of year when questions arise about the different types of activities in which teams can engage. Several recent questions related to whether two teams from different institutions can practice together without the activity counting toward the team's scheduling limits in NAIA Bylaws Article I, Section F.
In an official interpretation, the NEC determined that engaging in practice activities of any kind with or against students not identified with your institution is considered competition, regardless of the activity's timeframe, format or rules enforcement. The committee reasoned that it is virtually impossible to draw a consistent distinction between a practice and competition when two teams step "on the field" together. Therefore, the committee held it is a competition when an athletic activity involves teams from two institutions and all applicable NAIA eligibility and scheduling limits apply.
A key point is that a multi-team activity only triggers this interpretation when it involves individuals "not identified with your institution." This interpretation does not apply to an activity involving only those students identified with your institution. Therefore, it is a practice when your varsity program practices or competes against a junior varsity, alumni or club team from your institution.
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I haven't heard "boo" out of the right denouncing Hitchens for this, yet they want to portray their poobah, Rush Limbaugh, who imagines that people expect him to receive anal sex from the President just because he's black, as the poor widdle victim here.Uh... boo.
IN THE COMMENTS: I say the joke was funny and the President wasn't laughing at it. I get some pushback.


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Bye Bye Balotelli: 'Super Mario' returns to Italy with Milan
January 31, 2013 -- Updated 1247 GMT (2047 HKT)
Mario Balotelli was mobbed by fans outside a restaurant as he returned home to Italy ahead of completing his reported $30 million move tom AC Milan from Manchester City.
Home again
- Mario Balotelli joins AC Milan after leaving Manchester City
- The 22-year-old signs four-and-a-half-year deal with Italian club
- He had a troubled time in England, both on and off the pitch
- Balotelli describes his City career as "a very good experience"
The English Premier League will miss the crazy antics of Mario Balotelli.
The 22-year-old has returned to Italy after signing a four-and-a-half-year deal with AC Milan following an action-packed spell with a club he last season helped end a 44-year wait for the league title.
He has struggled to regain the form that took Italy to the final of Euro 2012, where he was the tournament's joint top scorer with three goals.
Mourinho on the enigma of Balotelli
The highs and lows of Mario Balotelli
'El Tigre' Falcao on the hunt for goals
"I didn't start the season very well with City so I am coming to Milan to revive myself and to do well," said the Italy striker, who has completed a return to Serie A in a deal said to be worth around $30 million.
"I have wanted to play for Milan for a long time, but I was with other teams. When this chance came along I grabbed it. I hope Milan can become a big club again."
Balotelli was welcomed to the San Siro on Thursday's transfer deadline day as Milan's website reported his arrival with the banners "Yes always you!" and "One of us."
It published a roundup of Italian newspaper headlines, one of which read: "Mamma and Papa wanted him home" -- a reference to Balotelli's foster parents Silvia and Francesco, who adopted him from his Ghanaian immigrant family at the age of three.
Balotelli went to Manchester from Milan's city rival Internazionale for $37.8 million in 2010, one of several big-money deals funded by the English club's Abu Dhabi owners.
He helped City win the FA Cup that season, its first trophy since 1976, but his time there was dogged by controversy ever since he crashed his car while en-route to the training ground just days after his arrival.
Earlier this month, photographs emerged of him having a "training ground bust-up" with manager Roberto Mancini.
Balotelli endured a love-hate relationship with Mancini, with whom he had previously worked at Inter Milan and who has acted as a father figure for the player.
Balotelli said he spoke at length with the 48-year-old before farewelling his City teammates at a meal on Tuesday.
"It was a very emotional for me," he told City's website.
Tiny island makes football history
Footballing maverick on giving back
"I spoke with Roberto before I went to speak to the players. We spoke for some time about lots of things. He was sad, and I was too. But it was a good conversation.
"I love Roberto, he has been very important for my career, and I will always thank him for having trust and faith in me.
"Being at City was an important part of my life and career. I needed to grow up like a player and as a person and it has been a very good experience for me."
Balotelli's first Premier League goals in November 2010 were overshadowed by a red card, the first of four he would go on to receive during his City career.
Balotelli continued to catch attention both on and off the pitch, none more so than in October 2011 after a firework was set off in the bathroom of his home.
Emergency services were called to deal with that incident which occurred the day before he scored twice in City's 6-1 win at rival Manchester United and revealed that infamous t-shirt -- and days later he was bizarrely named as the public face of a fireworks safety campaign.
He broke a 48-hour curfew to visit a curry restaurant in December 2011 before a game against Chelsea, which was quickly followed by a training-ground bust-up with teammate Micah Richards.
Trouble continued to follow Balotelli around and he was given a four-match ban in January 2012 after appearing to stamp on the head of Tottenham's Scott Parker during a Premier League game.
He gatecrashed an Inter Milan press conference in March 2012 when the club was preparing to unveil new manager Andrea Stramaccioni, which was followed with another red card in the game at Arsenal.Balotelli scored just 20 Premier League goals in two years, and his only assist in 54 top-flight appearances famously led to Sergio Aguero's title-winning strike on the final day of last season


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Finally, Ware Gets His Money!
The Cowboys are making the announcement in a press conference as I type this, the DeMarcus Ware deal is done!
Cowboys fans around the nation celebrate!!
Nick Eatman reports on his blog:
While the Cowboys are expected to announce the contract extension of DeMarcus Ware here at 4:30, it's believed the outside linebacker will receive $40 million guaranteed over the six-year extension that will keep him with the Cowboys through 2015.
Overall, the deal is expected to be $78 million, averaging right at $13 million per season.


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"What Robinson's many fans look for above all is humor, wordplay, and a complicated web of allusions to favorite rock lyrics, classic SF stories and previous Callahan tales. They get plenty of each here and should feel right at home, again." (Publishers Weekly)
Although Barrett Whitener is excellent as narrator of the other books in this series, it was really enjoyable to hear the author narrate one of his own book. To hear some of the voices, songs, and puns as the originator had envisioned them added another dimension to all the books. Recommend the whole series: Callahan's Chronicle (1st three books), Callahan's Legacy (4th), Callahan's Keys (5th) and Callahan's Con (6th).
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When I first found Callahan's series here on Audible, I fell in love with the series like so many other fans out there. But unlike those that first read the stories in the pages of Analog, I heard them vocalized by Brett Whitener.
Now I don't know about you, but on the few things that annoys me more than anything about audiobooks is when for whatever reason they can't, don't, or won't keep the same talent from book to book.
So when I plugged the new Callahan book into my iPod and started listening I was shocked because it wasn't Brett Whitener. In my haste to grab and listen I just didn't look to see who read this title. The voice was pleasant and seemed to have an intimate knowledge of the work -- which always helps -- and so I decided to listen to the whole thing before passing judgement.
Little things started to stand out. Like the special emphasis placed on "THE MACHINE" or the way the reader paused before delivering the final blow of a particularly horrid pun.
As for the story, the science content was thick in places but not so thick that a sci-fi nut would need a PhD to understand. The characters are witty, finely tuned, and well up to the task of taking from the tragic sacriface of the original tavern through the events that destroyed Mary's Place.
It was in the final moments of the title when Spider himself is speaking the credits does he identify himself, and what a gestalt that was. The creator himself was for whom Brett Whitener stepped aside. Thank you Audible, and thank you Spider. It isn't often that an author can pull off the reading of their own title as you have.
If you enjoy Callahan's Crosstime Saloon, you'll enjoy this, but do yourself a favor and read the titles in cronological order. He's not kidding when he says it takes three books to explain the history of Mike Callahan and his former bar, lucky for us those three books are available in an omnibus edition here on Audible.
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You can't go wrong with Spider Robinson's Callahan Series. This one is especially good. It is sort of a Canterbury Tales of Callahan's. I have to warn the listener, it is definitely R rated due to sexual content.
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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes. Funny and good action. He comes up with some wild humor/sci-fi stories. There's always a twist.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Probably a tossup between Jake (the narrator), The Lucky Duck (who can toss three coins and have them all land On Edge (and On Top Of Each Othe))r, and Doc, who comes up with the best jokes and puns.
Have you listened to any of Spider Robinson's other performances before? How does this one compare?
All the Callahan's stories are great. I think that's all that's available audible. Didn't like the Lady's books were as good, and I've read a few of his other stories that were stinkers
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
It made me laugh a lot (that what it was written for). Major character death's made me very sad. I didn't cry much, but I rarely cry at a book.This one was written for humor anyway.
Any additional comments?
Not really, except if you like the first one, the quality is consistent and you'll probably like 'em all.
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There are so many puns, palindromes and lyrics I could hardly keep up! I would love to visit Mary's Place and have a round or two with the client?le. Don't start this in the evening if you have to get up the next morning - you won't want to stop until the end! I can't wait to listen to it again and may end up buying a print copy.
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wonderfully witty, Funny, Sad, Mad, glad. Friends, enemy, family. life love loss compassion humiliation Peace
I really loved it even though I think chronicals is the better book. Everyone should listen.
I wish Spider Robinson did more narration of his series, there's just that added something extra hearing a book in the authors own voice.
I really liked the story, and I didn't realize until now that it was the author who read it. I realized this as I was checking out a new Heinlein book that has just been released. The only problem I had with the reader is that he didn't use an Irish accent for Calahan. Calahan only had a few sentences in the book but there was no Irish accent. As far as the rest of it goes it was perfect. Fast Eddy's story was a bit disturbing but I could handle it. Well done
I like the story well enough but for me Spider Robinson is not experienced enough to read his books. The tempo of the reading was too rapid for me, though once I got accustom to the reading pace it was not awful. But I would definitely recommend this book to fans of the author. Well worth the credit.
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So any trip to Sephora is fun and all, but you know how sometimes you get products that are just extra special?? Well this is one of those times.
Be sure to check out the video at the bottom of this post for all the details on all the fun new goodies I picked up!!
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Geneticists And Economists Clash Over "Genoeconomics" Paper 213
scibri writes "One side is accused of supporting ethnic cleansing; the other of being intellectually naive. Geneticists and economists are struggling to collaborate on research that explores how our genes influence and interact with economic behavior. Top economists are publishing a paper that claims a country's genetic diversity can predict the success of its economy. To critics, the economists' paper seems to suggest that a country's poverty could be the result of its citizens' genetic make-up, and the paper is attracting charges of genetic determinism, and even racism. But the economists say that they have been misunderstood, and are merely using genetics as a proxy for other factors that can drive an economy, such as history and culture."


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One of the strangest news stories in a long time has been the primary focus of most major news outlets recently, the sinking of the Costa Concordia off the Italian coast. So far 11 are dead with another 21 still missing.


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Original URL: https://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/07/21/sandforce_pricing/
Switch to SSD 'for free'? Sandforce explains how
Lower power bills pay the tab
Posted in The Channel, 21st July 2009 11:57 GMT
Comment Fabless flash controller developer SandForce has let a pricing hint slip. It will reveal more of its plans and situation at the August 11-13 Flash Summit in Santa Clara. It may also be about to reveal its first supply deals.
SandForce emerged from stealth in April with NAND flash solid state disk (SSD) controller technology that used 2-bit multi-level cell flash and delivered pretty symmetric and fast read and write I/O: 30,000 IOPS and 250MB/sec with either reading or writing of 4KB data blocks.
It dealt with the limited write endurance of the flash chips by minimising the amount of written data with its DuraClass technology. The pitch was based on making cheap but limited life-cycle MLC flash practical for enterprise use, and so undercut single level cell (SLC) flash, which is faster and has a longer life than MLC flash.
Back in April it had evaluation technology and two products, but now pricing hints have emerged. The company is a bronze sponsor and exhibitor at the August Flash Summit in Santa Clara, and is busy hiring staff.
Productwise, SandForce has the SF-1200 mobile processor - processor being its term for controller - and the SF-1500 enterprise processor. These are both application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) with firmware.
The SF-1500 does 250MB/sec sequential read and sequential write using 128KB blocks of data. It does 30,000 random read and write IOPS with 4KB blocks. Sixteen flash devices, from virtually any flash supplier, can be used, making it possible for OEMs or system integrators to provide various capacity SandForce-controlled SSDs. SLC chips could be used, but that would negate the making-MLC-enterprise-class pitch.
The SF-1200 has pretty much the same bandwidth (250MB/sec read versus 200MB/sec write) but lower IOPS, doing 5,000 IOPS for random 4KB reading and writing.
Pricing hints have come from an article in Greentech Media, in which SandForce CEO Alex Navqui said SandForce SSD storage could be free if its total cost, acquisition and electricity supply costs over five years are compared with the similar costs of replaced hard drives over the same period. The amount of saved power cost would pay for the SandForce SSDs.
Navqui uses as a comparison a set of 240 73GB fast hard drives, which have a total storage cost/GB of $3.16 or $50,000 over five years. He says you only need nine SandForce SSDs to deliver the same IOPS and they have a 5-year energy cost of $250. Subtracting their cost from the HDD energy cost gives us $49,750, and dividing that by the number of SSDs (nine) gives us an SSD unit cost of $5,527. These will be the SF-1500 processors, with 2-bit flash chips added. We don't know the unit capacity of the SandForce-controlled SSDs.
SandForce processors are intended to be used by SSD suppliers who do not have or do not want their own in-house controller technology. Given that Seagate and SandForce share a board member, C S Park, and that Seagate has reaffirmed its intention to ship its own SSD this year, there is a fairly good likelihood that it could include a SandForce controller.
IBM provided a supporting quote when SandForce came out of stealth in April but it is questionable if IBM wants to become an SSD supplier. It is perhaps more likely that a flash chip supplier, such as Samsung, might use the SandForce technology and so be able to supply system suppliers such as IBM.
Looking at the Flash Summit programme, we notice that Xiotech's VP for Technology, Rob Peglar, is appearing in several forums. Xiotech announced SSD support in its Magnitude 3D storage arrays in 2006. It is possible that Peglar's appearance at the event may presage some kind of Xiotech SSD announcement.
The usual suspects - Intel, Micron, Numonyx, SanDisk, Samsung, STEC and others - will also be out and about at the Flash Summit, and we might well expect a mini-blizzard of flash announcements at the show.
It's noticeable that enterprise flash disk developer Pliant Technology does not have a presence at the Flash Summit. There were rumours of a summer announcement by the company, but nothing has come to pass and Pliant looks to be staying in stealth mode for a while longer. ®


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DETROIT — I wasn't surprised the Rockies were bystanders at the trade deadline. I never thought they'd play let's make a deal with baseball's big boys. But the danger now becomes that they will be wallflowers during the offseason. If they do that, 2015 will be another disaster.
So the pressure is on the front office. By doing nothing Thursday, the Rockies delivered a clear "wait 'til next year" message.
"We would have entertained a deal as far as making us better in 2015," assistant general manager Bill Geivett said. "Although we were active and had some talks, we really weren't moved to the point where we had anything that would significantly affect us next season."
And the truth is, management believes in its core group of players. Take away all of the injuries and Geivett, manager Walt Weiss and even veteran players such as Michael Cuddyer really believe the 2014 team could have been a contender.
"If we can start next season exactly the same as this season, I would feel comfortable again," Weiss said. "I'm not saying that's going to be the case, (but) the personnel we started the season with, I felt very good about."
I also thought the Rockies would be good this season. Not playoff good, but 83-wins good and building toward something. But if the Rockies really think all the building blocks they need are already in place for 2015, they are fooling themselves.
The starting pitching remains an unsolved mystery.
Even if the Rockies spend a minimum of $26 million to bring back left-handers Jorge De La Rosa and Brett Anderson, they're still in a precarious situation. Right-hander Tyler Chatwood isn't coming back next year after undergoing Tommy John surgery. It's doubtful that right-hander Jhoulys Chacin, scratched for most of this season because of a serious shoulder injury, will ever be the pitcher who went 14-10 with a 3.47 ERA in 2013.
Young lefty Tyler Matzek and right-handed prospects Eddie Butler and Jon Gray could fill rotation spots. So could Jordan Lyles. But all are unproven. So the Rockies must spend money during the offseason to acquire a proven veteran pitcher.
The bullpen remains a disaster. That's a whole column by itself.
The few times that the Rockies have been contenders, they were solid in the bullpen. They have no choice but to retool there. I think Rex Brothers will bounce back. But who knows whether Boone Logan will ever be worth the three-year, $16.6 million investment?
The Rockies' everyday lineup — if healthy, and that's a big if — remains potent. But there will be suitors for Troy Tulowitzki and Carlos Gonzalez during the offseason. Tulowitzki is owed $133 million from 2015-20. Gonzalez is owed $53 million from 2015-17. What team owner Dick Monfort ultimately does with those two stars will determine the Rockies' immediate and long-term future.
Catcher remains a conundrum. Wilin Rosario has improved only slightly behind the plate — and he's really beat up. He entered Saturday hitting only .244 this year, with nine homers. It could be that we have seen his best days as a power-hitting catcher. Shipping him to the American League to be a backup catcher and a designated hitter would be best for all concerned. With young pitchers on the horizon, the Rockies absolutely need a dependable veteran catcher in 2015.
The bottom line, and the harsh truth: The Rockies are further from being a contender now than they were at the start of spring training. Bold moves will be required for them to become a contender in 2015.
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PLANO – Brian Johnson's instructions echo through most anywhere, but in a sparsely filled gym on Saturday afternoon, the Kaneland boys basketball coach sounded especially emphatic.
"Too much standing!" and "Shorten passes!" were among his suggestions in the first few minutes of Kaneland's Plano Christmas Classic opener against Sandwich. As the Knights followed them toward a 52-31 victory, the need for any further urgency evaporated.
Kaneland emphasized a fluid yet patient attack in improving to 4-4. The Indians (1-5) trailed by as many as 23 points down the stretch, as the Knights routinely found them out of defensive position.
"When we reversed it a couple times, we had some nice driving lanes, and since some of our shots weren't falling early, we just crashed the boards and scored inside," Kaneland junior guard Tyler Carlson said.
Or got fouled. The Knights converted 18 of 21 free throws, led by a 6 for 6 effort from junior forward John Pruett.
"They worked harder. They had more of a will to win, and we had a lot of fouls, too," Sandwich guard Liam Crotty said. "It was a 16:5 ratio at one point, and then they made a lot of free throws."
Crotty scored the Indians' first six points before cooling off and finishing with a team-high eight.
Sandwich shot just 12 for 41 (29 percent) from the field. Kaneland countered with a 17 for 42 showing, good for 40.5 percent.
Knights senior Dan Miller, a 6-foot-2 wing, shined throughout the game in his face-guarding of Indians forward and top scorer Seth McDonald. McDonald attempted just four field goals and scored each of his five points after halftime, when the outcome already was in hand.
Johnson called Miller's intensity partially a product of "drills we don't like doing." Carlson, who occasionally draws Miller as his defender in practice, could elaborate.
"Dan talks a lot. He helps out his teammates a lot," Carlson said. "He's talking and he knows how to get under other guys' skin."
Carlson scored a career-high 14 points to lead three Knights in double figures. Pruett (12) and Matt Limbrunner (11) were the others.
Although Kaneland finished 0 for 9 from long range, its misses mattered less when the team kept moving on offense and shortened its passes.
Just like its coach suggested.
"We wanted to work inside-out. Sometimes we settle a bit too much for 3s, and when we're not hitting, we're struggling," Johnson said. "They want to play fast, Sandwich does, and they got us playing a little bit fast at certain points in the game. We just had to settle down and work on getting the ball in and scoring that way."
Kaneland advanced to face sixth-seeded Lisle at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have suspended running back Rashard Mendenhall for conduct detrimental to the team.
Mendenhall has been inactive for the last two games after fumbling in a 20-14 loss to Cleveland on Nov. 25. He was third on the depth chart behind Jonathan Dwyer and Isaac Redman when the team released its updated chart on Tuesday.
The 25-year-old Mendenhall has struggled staying healthy over the last 11 months. He tore the ACL in his right knee in the 2011 regular-season finale and returned on Oct. 4 against Philadelphia, accounting for 101 yards and a touchdown in a 16-14 victory. Mendenhall strained his right Achilles the following week against Tennessee and never regained a firm hold on the starting job.
The Steelers replaced Mendenhall on the roster by promoting running back Baron Batch from the practice squad.


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The death of a man in a crash on the state's north coast has raised the state's holiday road toll to 10.
Three cars collided on the Pacific Highway about 1.5km north of the Iluka turnoff just before 10am today (Monday 31 December 2012).
Police from Coffs/Clarence and Richmond Local Area Commands, NSW Ambulance Paramedics and SES crews responded quickly to the incident.
The driver of a northbound Ford Laser, a 23-year-old man, died at the scene.
An elderly couple, who were travelling south in their silver-coloured Ford sedan, were airlifted to hospital. Their injuries are not considered life-threatening.
The occupants of the third vehicle, a black Toyota Camry sedan, were unharmed.
Traffic in both directions has been diverted along Summerland Way. For up-to-the-minute traffic information, go to www.livetraffic.com
This morning's fatal crash takes the state's holiday road toll to 10 – five fewer than for the same period last year.
430 others have been hurt in 1351 major traffic crashes.
Extra police are patrolling New South Wales' roads as part of the annual Christmas/New Year traffic enforcement campaign, 'Operation Safe Arrival'.
On Day 10 of the operation (Sunday 30 December 2012), police booked 797 speeding motorists and issued 940 infringement notices for other traffic offences.
33,861 roadside breath tests were also conducted resulting in 37 motorists being charged with drink-driving.
Superintendent Bob Ryan from Traffic and Highway Patrol Command has warned New Year's Eve revellers not to drink and drive.
"If you're planning to enjoy a drink or two to celebrate New Year's Eve then leave your car keys at home and take public transport or a taxi," Superintendent Ryan said.
"Drinking and driving is not only dangerous it is a criminal offence and no one wants to start 2013 with a criminal record or, even worse, the thought they've injured or killed someone in a traffic crash."
Some examples of irresponsible driver behaviour from Day 10 of Operation Safe Arrival
Some examples of irresponsible driver behaviour from Day 10 of Operation Safe Arrival
Some examples of irresponsible driver behaviour from Day 10 of Operation Safe Arrival
About 1.15am yesterday, an 18-year-old male 'P1' licence holder returned a breath analysis reading 0.156 after being stopped by police at an RBT (random breath testing) station on Spit Road at Mosman, on Sydney's lower north shore. The teenager had two passengers with him at the time. He was charged with high-range drink-driving and breaching passenger conditions. His licence was suspended on the spot.
A 29-year-old woman was stopped by police after being spotted driving erratically on the Hume Highway, Campbelltown, just before 4pm yesterday. She later returned a breath analysis reading of 0.163 and was charged with high-range drink-driving and had her licence suspended.
About 8pm yesterday, a 26-year-old man was arrested by police after leading police on a pursuit in Sydney's west. He'd earlier been spotted by officers doing burnouts in Newington Road, Newington. The motorist has been charged with aggravated burnout and other offences.
A 55-year-old man was stopped for a roadside breath test on Crown Street, Wollongong, just before 10.30pm yesterday. He was subsequently charged with mid-range PCA and disqualified driving after checks found he'd previously been banned from driving until 2035.
About midday yesterday, a 73-year-old Broken Hill woman was charged after being caught behind the wheel of a car – she has never held a driver's licence.
Double demerit points remain in effect for speeding, seatbelt and helmet offences until 11.59pm on Tuesday 1 January 2013.
Operation Safe Arrival concludes at 11.59pm on Friday 4 January 2013.


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BT dogged by Deutsche Telekom takeover talk
'Unlikely', say analysts
Shares in BT were down a smidgen today after weekend press speculation that the UK incumbent could be the takeover target of German giant Deutsche Telekom.
Reports suggested that Deutsche Telekom was prepping a £25bn bid for BT with rumours fuelled still further by both firms' reluctance to comment.
Now, though, The Telegraph quotes a source from Deutsche Telekom who describes the idea of a bid as "crackers" and that "members of the board would be horrified".
Analysts at Ovum are equally sceptical, describing talk of any takeover of BT by Deutsche Telekom as "unlikely".
Why? Well, analysts point out that the £25bn price tag is a bit steep - even for Deutsche Telekom - and they are concerned the firms might not actually be a very good fit.
Even if these obstacles can be overcome, there are still the regulatory hurdles that would need to be faced over such a marriage.
"In fact, we see few synergies arising from bolting together a German and a British fixed line operation," Ovum said. "Any potential opportunities for fixed-mobile convergent offerings by combining BT's UK fixed line network with T-Mobile UK are unconvincing."
Talk of a tie-up between the two firms bubbled to the surface recently after US investment group Blackstone took a five per cent stake in Deutsche Telekom.
At lunch, shares in BT were up 4.5p (two per cent) at 233.5p. ®
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10 notorious cars from the Petersen Museum vault
Underneath the spotless black marble floor that covers the halls of the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles lies a subterranean lair where cars sit patiently, awaiting their turn in the spotlight. Here are a few of the high-profile vehicles.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Two Republicans set to retire from the Senate have unveiled a plan to provide a way for young people brought into the country illegally to stay here.
The legislation introduced by Sens. Kay Bailey Hutchison of Texas and Jon Kyl of Arizona is similar to the Dream Act that would have given young illegal immigrants a path to legal status if they enrolled in college or joined the military.
The Dream Act failed to get through Congress and in June President Barack Obama took administrative steps to assure that young immigrants would not be deported.
The Republican bill has little chance of advancing in the lame-duck session, but is another indication of the GOP's newfound focus on immigration reform following the party's poor showing among Hispanics in the election.


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I don't know anything about kiteboards and I wanted to buy a complete set for my boyfriend for his birthday. He has never kiteboarded, but picks up super fast. I was wondering what I can expect to pay and what I should be looking for in a set. someone is selling this: "12M 2002 Wipika Airblast - complete with bar and lines" and I was wondering if I should make an offer - and if so, what I should pay if it's in generally good condition with cosmetic flaws. Please let me know - I really want to get one and I'm willing to spend $300.00 for a good beginner/intermediate set (so if you have any suggestions on this kit or if you want to sell me a good set, let me know).
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What is Holiness?
I recently heard a rabbi speak about the need to bring holiness into our lives. He spoke about eating kosher food, speaking positively about others, and acting in a generally holy way. But I don't feel I have a handle on exactly what is holiness. Can you explain?
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I applaud you for perceiving the necessity of finding the right definition. You can't begin any serious process unless you have a definition.
Rabbi Noah Weinberg tells the story of a young man who came to him and said: "I've been all over Israel - the Western Wall, Masada, and points in-between - and I have yet to find holiness."
Rabbi Weinberg asked him, "Are you a bafoofstik?"
"What's that?"
"Just answer the question: Are you a bafoofstik or not?"
"I don't know what you're talking about."
Rabbi Weinberg continued: "Nor do you know what 'holiness' is. So until you have an objective definition, how can you expect to recognize it!"
In Hebrew, holy ("kedusha") has the connotation of separate and distinct. We make Kiddush on Friday night to distinguish between Shabbat and the weekdays. Israel is the holy land - as distinct from all other lands. And Kiddushin, the word for marriage, is so named because the one we marry is designated for a unique status, vis-a-vis every other person in the world.
Holiness, no matter which form it takes, is a metaphysical substance which our souls can perceive. A few years ago, I had just returned to Israel from a two-month trip to America. I had not been off the plane for more than a few minutes, when I saw someone pick up a pen and begin writing. Instinctively I said to myself, "Hey, we don't write on Shabbat!" Then I realized it was Wednesday.
Puzzled, I came to comprehend that the experience of arriving back in Israel had given me a surge of holiness - which I'd intuitively associated with the feeling of Shabbat. The form may have been different, but the substance was the same. For as Israel is holiness in space, Shabbat is holiness in time.
Given that we live in a physical world, much of the goal of Judaism is to infuse the physicality with holiness. We say a blessing before eating our special kosher food, we have a framework for sanctifying our marital relations, etc.
My advice is to try observing a few of the mitzvot, and as you do so, concentrate on tapping into the spiritual message behind it. In time, you will find more and more of these "moments" to infuse with spirituality, and be well on your way to becoming a true holy person.
For more insights, see "Holy Woman": a book and essay by Sara Yoheved Rigler.


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PurposesThe purposes of this chapter are—
to honor Dwight D. Eisenhower for his character, courage, and patriotism, and for his leadership based on moral integrity and trust;
to pay tribute to President Eisenhower's leadership in war and peace, through his diverse understanding of history, practical affairs, and the hearts of humankind;
to address America's need for the best possible higher education of its young talent for a competitive world which shares a common and endangered environment;
to advance the network of friendship and trust already established in President Eisenhower's name, so that it may continue to grow to the imminent challenges of the 21st century;
to complete Dwight David Eisenhower's crusade to liberate the people's of Europe from oppression;
to deepen and expand relationships with European nations developing democracy and self-determination; and
to honor President Dwight D. Eisenhower on the occasion of the centennial of his birth through permanent endowment of an established fellowship program, the Eisenhower Exchange Fellowships, to increase educational opportunities for young leaders in preparation for and enhancement of their professional careers, and advancement of peace through international understanding.
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CBSDespite being 24 years old, Nicasio has shined with Double-A Tulsa this year and is 5-1 with a 2.22 ERA in nine starts. He owns impressive control, boasting a 63:10 K:BB ratio which has contributed to a glistening 1.02 WHIP. He earns a tough assignment against the Cardinals, who are first in the majors in runs scored and batting average. But with a fastball that can reach 100 mph, Fantasy owners should consider Nicasio a decent SP option in NL-only formats.
63:10 K:BB ratio and a 100 mph fastball...what is the deal? Haven't really heard his name kicked around the boards.


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Historical Society storytelling event Saturday at ACA
Grand Portage Ojibwe elder Billy Blackwell will share his knowledge of local history and co-host the event with Cook County Historical Society Director Carrie McHugh.
(Click on audio mp3 above to hear an interview with Billy Blackwell and Carrie McHugh.)
This two hour event will feature a panel of guest speakers, including Tim Cochrane on the Early History of the Region, Victor Aubid on Ojibwe Migrations, Milt Powell on Saganaga Lake and Blackstone, Alta McQuatters on the Lutsen Area & White Sky, Sue Kerfoot will share Gunflint Lake Stories, Chester Lindskog on A Changing County, and Gene Erickson with Fantastic Facts & Figures.
There will also be a display of historically-themed original art by: Alice Powell, Jan Attridge, David Hahn, and Heidi Sobanja.
The event will last about 2 hours and snacks will be served afterwards. More information is available from Historical Society director Carrie McHugh at 387-2883, or by email - firstname.lastname@example.com.
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The lights are on
For the Wii U. I'm decided on ZombiU but I still can't make up my mind on the second game I'm going to get. I'm back and forth between A.C.III, Tekken Tag 2, 007 Legends, and NSMBs U. Any helpful suggestions seeing as none of these games are out yet of course.
I'd probably go with NSMB if you own a PS3/360 since those other games will be on there and will most likely be cheaper by the time the Wii U comes out besides maybe AC III. Unless there's some crazy awesome content only on the Wii U, that'd be my decision.
Psh, all that is irrelevant, just buy X-com
I'd probably buy New Super Mario Bros.
I only own Nintendo products so now that they are getting 3rd party I'm excited to support them so Nintendo doesn't lose the support early on in the Wii U's life cycle. I'm actually removing NSMBs U from that list and will probably wait to buy it used or after a price drop or with some pro points rewards coupons idk.
Pikmin 3 is definitely a game that you should get when it launches. That game is going to be amazing! I also recommend Scribblenauts Unlimited and Rayman Legends. Those are also going to be great games! You should also get everything that is on your list. They are great too.
~Biggest Nintendo Fan Ever. Period.~
I was never a fan of Pikmin myself (not saying it's a great name, just not for my tastes). Scribblenauts is a possibility just not for my second game purchase.


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This and that and some other stuff.
I just got back from seeing Frank Gorshen in "Say Goodnight Gracie". It's a one-actor play on the life of George Burns. It was really good. Gorshen starred in the original Broadway play. The road actor got sick, so he is filling in. We are lucky to get such high caliber performances in our little town.
I treated my self to a rare, very rare, caramel macchiato from the local Starbucks after the play. I maybe get two of these a year. This one seemed almost too sweet. Maybe I'm losing my taste for them. Wouldn't that be wonderful? Another favorite avoid food is biting the dust!
The weather has been so wonderful lately in the Northwest. All of our rain seems to be descending on Southern California! We are having clear, cold nights and the sunniest days with temps up in the 50's. Hubby and I took a motorcycle ride yesterday. We almost wiped out on a frozen patch of road. He couldn't tell if it was wet or frozen till he was right up on it. He quickly turned onto sunnier paths after that little scare.
Our stores are closed tomorrow for the Presidents Day holiday. I have a date with the girls to play nine holes of golf in the afternoon. I haven't played since September 25th. I hope to enjoy the walk and the weather more than the golf. It should be horrid after such a long time away.
Hubby is cooking up one of his 'concoctions' for dinner tonight. He's using that dreaded turkey sausage that he keeps forgetting I don't do well with. I will keep my mouth shut and try not to eat too much of the sausage part.
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Dream Vacation
Her soft brown hair blew gently on her shoulders in the warm ocean breeze. Suzanne, or Suzy as we had come to know her, was a woman in her prime. As she lay on the lounge chair by the pool, her firm body was adorned only by a very stingy black g-string bikini bottom. Her firm breasts shined in the bright sunlight, covered only by a generous amount of coconut oil adeptly applied by her husband Mark.
My wife Nancy was sunning next to her, and sipping her fifth margarita of the morning. This was the third day of our shared vacation with Mark and Suzy, and I knew that Nancy would again be soused by early afternoon. She had left me hot and hard the previous night after passing out in the spa of our private beach bungalow. While I didn't expect to have wild sex with her every night when I had booked the trip six months prior, I sure didn't anticipate masturbating alone in our hot tub every night either!
As I admired Suzy's perfect c-cup breasts, I fantasized about licking and sucking on her pert nipples. They were soft in the warm sun, highlighted by her dark areolas. I imagined how hard and long her nipples might become with some oral attention. I dreamed of fingering her wet slit as I suckled both breasts, one after another. Abruptly, I was awakened from my dream by cold water dripping on my chest. Mark stood over me with fresh drinks from the bar, smiling as he had caught me staring at his gorgeous wife. I reached up to take the drink and he whispered softly where only he and I could hear - 'bad boy, Josh!'.
Mark and I had been good friends for many years, and I'm sure that this wasn't the first time he had caught me lusting after his hot wife. However, this was our first vacation at a resort that not only allowed, but encouraged, topless sunbathing. I had not picked this resort by accident. I had secretly worshiped Suzy's stunning body for years. She had 'helped' me reach an explosive orgasm numerous times as I pumped my own 9? cock while fantasizing of her. When I read the dress code on the resort's web site, I knew it was where I wanted the four of us to go.
The morning soon turned to afternoon, and true to her form my spouse Nancy retired to our bungalow where I am sure she quickly passed out. Mark and I swam while Suzy continued to tan her already bronze body. We checked out all the other hot ladies around the pool, and commented on each as we lazed in the warm water. Mark seemed to particularly like the more muscular, large-framed women while I enjoyed petite frames. We both agreed that breasts size was important, but firmness more important. He liked the larger titties with wide areolas and broad nipples, while I preferred the breasts with smaller areolas and long hard nipples - just like Suzy's.
The drinks and all the talk of sex had me in a constant state of arousal, which was not helped when Suzy joined Mark and I in the pool slithering between the two of us. Much to my surprise, Mark continued our conversation about the other ladies even in the presence of Suzy. She didn't seem to mind, and in fact made a few comments of her own about some of the better looking chicks. Her suggestive remarks made me think that she just might entertain the thought of going both ways.
"Present company excluded" said Suzy, "which guy do you think is the hottest, Josh?" "Which guy?" I asked with obvious surprise in my voice. "Yes hon" she teased as she caught me glancing at her nipples which were now hardened by the cool water. "Tell me which guy you think is the hottest, which one you think might have the best cock to put in your bad boy mouth!" she exclaimed with an air of superiority. ?She had overheard Mark calling me a bad boy earlier? I thought to myself.
?Well, uhhhh.. Miss Suzy? I stammered, ?I haven?t really been scoping out the guys. The women are much more attractive to me, and much easier to judge since they are half naked.? Suzy replied with a scowl, ?Josh, I didn?t ask for excuses! Now tell me which guy you this is the hottest in this pool, and do it now!? With that she brushed her hand across my cheek and just let the tip of her hard nipple touch the back of my shoulder. ?Ok, ok? I replied, ?I like the slender young man sitting on the side of the pool over there? nodding with my head. ?His wavy golden hair and hairless chest oiled up and shining in the sun make him look like a California surfer?, I said. ?And I can see the bulge in his shorts from here?.
?So? Suzy continued, ?You like guys with big cocks? I noticed you have quite a bulge in your speedo, you bad boy!? With that, she reached down and gently surrounded my bulging cock with her small hand. ?Mmmmmm, nice cock, bad boy!? she crooned. ?But I don?t like guys or cocks at all? I said with conviction. ?You?ve been ogling me since the day we arrived? she said. ?Mark and I have seen you and laughed at your predicament and how horny you must be with a drunken wife every night. I?ll bet by now you?d do just about anything to get into my string bikini, wouldn?t you bad boy?? No longer able to control my excitement nor mask my enthusiasm, I simply answered ?Yes, Miss Suzy?. She smiled at my response and her hand became firmer on my growing member. ?Then you will learn to like cocks, my little bad boy, because that is what I want you to do.?
?OK, little Josh bad boy, here are the rules. Follow them, and you will be greatly rewarded. Fuck up anywhere along the way, and you will be punished severely. You don?t have to do any of this, but once you begin you cannot turn back. You will do everything I say, and you will do it to the utmost of your ability whether you like it or not. If you succeed, you will taste my succulent pussy before the sun goes down tonight, and that nice firm 9 incher of yours will fill my wet slit.? Suzy removed her hand from my cock, backing up against Mark looking coyly at me square in my face. ?Do you accept, bad boy?? she said. All I could do was again stammer ?Yes, Ma?am?.
?His name is Eric? Suzy said, pointing to the young man I had identified as the most attractive at the pool. ?You will swim over there and strike up a conversation with him. Tell him of your assignment, that you are my little slut boy, and you?ve been instructed to approach him about giving him a blow job for my benefit. You can take your time, Josh, but do not fail in your assignment to bring him to our bungalow within an hour. Got it?? ?Yes, Ma?am? I replied submissively as I pushed off from the side in his direction.
I swam up to Eric, his blue briefs bulging in my face as I pulled up beside him sitting on the edge of the pool. He had been watching everything we had done across the pool, and as I said ?Hi? he responded with ?Your friends Suzy and Mark seem to be leaving. Where are they going?? I responded ?I suppose to their bungalow?. My breath quickened as I blurted out ?Would you like to join them there with me? Suzy has instructed me to invite you there.?
Eric grinned and said ?Why would she want me there, Josh?? His smile broke wide as I told him of my assignment. ?Ahhh? he said, ?so you are willing to suck my dick so that you can have Suzy?s pussy, huh?? I stammered ?Well, er, I guess you could put it that way. I?ve never had a man?s cock in my mouth before, but damn I want to fuck that hot woman!? ?Do not feel so bad, my friend? he responded. ?Just last night, I tasted my first cock for the same reason! Suzy made me suck Mark?s cock before I could have her sweet pussy. And it was not so bad. I think Mark rather enjoyed it.? He looked down at me and said ?Your mouth looks very hot and wet my friend, and my big dick needs a little slut boy like you to suck it all the way down!? I could see that he was almost totally erect now, and he slid his glistening cock out the side of his swimsuit so that I could see it.
?Touch it? he instructed. ?Feel its hardness and imagine it fucking your bad boy face cunt!? I reached up and touched his massive member, feeling the veins and the warmth of his erection. He obviously wanted me to touch it more as he pulled his swimsuit further aside. I moved between his legs so as to shield our activities from the view of any prying eyes.
We walked to Mark and Suzy?s bungalow after refreshing our drinks at the bar. Eric was about 6 foot, and slender and almost devoid of body hair. His shoulder length hair belied his masculinity. He knew I was the slut boy tonight, and treated me as such ? expecting me to open doors as we went through them. He stopped me as we approached Mark and Suzy?s place. It was a secluded area, completely hidden from view by tall hedges and bushes. He told me to follow his instructions as if they were Suzy?s. He instructed me to remove all my clothes and hand them to him. He then placed a blindfold on me and pushed me to the ground, prodding me along from behind with his bare foot on my naked ass.
I entered the small bungalow, on my knees, not knowing who was viewing my submissive entry on all fours, ass high in the air as instructed by Eric. After passing the threshold of the door, the carpet was soft on my knees. Eric?s bare foot continued to prod my ass, then WHAM, POP, WHAM came the hard blows to my submissive ass. I could discern Suzy?s gleeful laugh among the crowd of jubilant cheerers-on. Someone obviously intent upon heightening my painful state hit down hard upon my exposed bottom with some sort of whip. My cock was at full attention, and my ass on fire from the first few iterations of what was sure to be an extended paddling session.
Eric thoughtfully whispered to me that I was the centre of attention, and that I should behave and act accordingly so as to please Suzanne and her friends. He softly whispered that his cock wanted my hot mouth, and that the spankings would soon subside when I began to suckle his firm thick member. I began to crave his cock in my mouth as a way to bring the intense pain of the spankings to a halt!
Even though I?d never tasted another man, I knew that I wanted Eric in my mouth. I wanted him to fuck my mouth-pussy and deposit his hot cum in my wonting throat. He told me to hold his now naked cock firm as the whips and paddles and canes continued to taunt my bare ass. I held him as if he were my saviour from the pain? holding his huge cock in my hands.. wanting to suck it to stop the incessant beatings. I could hear so many voices. so many more than just Suzy and Mark. Then, distinctly from the crowd, I heard the laughing of moaning sounds of my wife Nancy. I wanted so to remove the blindfold, but knew better.
Eric then drew me to him, placing the tip of his hardened member at my lips? his firm cock moving into my mouth with slow, but firm, smoothness. The crowd applauded, and I could feel their excitement as his cock slowly buried itself in my mouth-cunt. His hands, placed on my head, made it impossible for me to move back as he slowly thrust his hips into my face, burying his huge cock in my hot mouth-cunt.
I began to want his cock? hearing the moans and encouragement from the crowd.. I wanted to please them by taking his entire member into my throat;.engulfing it in my mouth-cunt. I could taste his manly pre-cum as he held my head and fully inserted his huge member into my mouth. As he filled my mouth with his hardened cock, he removed my blindfold and I saw from the corner of my eye my wife Nancy between Suzy?s legs, obviously sucking her swollen clit. Her wrists were bound behind her back as her head bobbed up and down between Suzy?s legs. Eric continued to pump his huge cock in my mouth pussy, pulling my hair to make me suck him to the hilt.
Mark moved behind me and lubed my tight ass, then inserted his cock inside me filling me with his hardened member. I now had Eric?s huge cock in my mouth, and my friend Mark fucking my ass. My own cock was attended to by Suzy, who began to suckle my swollen penis as Nancy sucked her clitoris.
I couldn?t believe how powerless I felt as Eric fucked my mouth? pumping in and out at his own desire? my tongue craving the feel of his slick cock in my mouth. I wanted him inside me? I wanted to feel his hot juices spray on the back of my mouth. His fervor increased as did his heavy breathing as his orgasm began and he sprayed his hot cum inside my mouth pussy. Mark pumped hard into my ass as he groaned with orgasm, and Suzy sucked my cock for all it was worth as I sprayed my hot cum into her sweet throat. Nancy sucked Suzy?s juices as she came to the ultimate climax. All spent, we lay on the floor and slept peacefully for a few hours until one by one we awoke and began the sessions again.


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The Alabama offense, a ticking time bomb, sent shot after shot over the outfield wall and sent the Florida Gators softball team back to Gainesville without a conference title.
Top-seeded Alabama used two home runs to defeat third-seeded Florida 10-1 via the mercy rule in five innings in the Southeastern Conference Tournament final on Saturday at Rhoads Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
This marks the fifth conference title in Alabama school history. Florida missed out on its first title since defeating the Crimson Tide in 2009.
Gators softball loses SEC Final
'Bama explodes for nine runs in four innings
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The Alabama offense, a ticking time bomb, sent shot after shot over the outfield wall and sent the Florida Gators softball team back to Gainesville without a conference title.
Top-seeded Alabama used two home runs to defeat third-seeded Florida 10-1 (5) via the run rule in the Southeastern Conference Tournament Final Saturday at Rhoads Stadium in Tuscaloosa.
This marks the fifth conference title in Alabama school history. Florida missed out on its first title since defeating the Crimson Tide in 2009.
Florida loses a game via the run rule for the second time all season. Alabama beat the Gators in six innings last weekend.
For two and a half innings, the final resembled an old-fashioned SEC pitcher's duel, which the Florida Gators experienced in their previous two games.
Freshman right-hander Lauren Heager, starting for Florida ace Hannah Rogers, surrendered two runs in the first on a triple by Alabama shortstop and third batter Kaila Hunt.
Florida held a 2-5 record when allowing an opponent to score in the opening frame.
History repeated itself in front of the sea of red at Alabama's home stadium.
The Gators responded in the top of the second with a Kasey Fagan RBI single, which brought Florida within one, but would be the only run Florida could muster against Alabama No. 3 starter Amanda Locke.
Fagan entered the game five for her last 37 and hadn't driven in a run since Apr. 15.
Not only did Fagan register her first RBI in nearly a month, but also the senior Locke started her first postseason game of her career.
Locke, a right-hander with only three conference starts this season, pitched in the place of All-American Jackie Traina who threw every inning against Florida last weekend to clinch the regular season conference title.
The right-hander held Florida to three hits and allowed just three runners to advance to second base.
Locke didn't need her best stuff Saturday as the Alabama offense touched up Lauren Haeger for eight earned runs in three innings.
In bottom half of the third, Alabama sent nine batters to the plate and plated six runs on four hits.
After Hunt, batter No. 3 of the inning, singled in another run and Locke singled through the left side, right fielder Jazlyn Lunceford sent a no-doubter three-run home run off the top of the scoreboard in left-center for an emphatic mid-game statement.
Haeger settled down following the rough first inning, but her inability to keep her pitches down in the strike zone doomed any chance for a Florida comeback.
Eighth batter Kendall Dawson, a soft-hitting catcher with two long balls on the year, got into the action with a two-run home run down the left-field line.
Alabama pushed its nation-leading home run total to 90 on the season.
Rogers replaced Haeger in the circle to start the fourth inning. Alabama, with a comfortable seven-run lead, continued scoring with two more runs to put the run rule into effect.
Florida now waits for word on what national seed they receive for the NCAA Tournament. The Gators, locks as regional hosts and probable super regional hosts, find out their postseason fate Sunday night at 10 ET on the NCAA Division I Softball Championship Selection Show broadcasted on ESPNU.
It seemed fitting the Crimson Tide needed only five innings Saturday to finish off the Gators.
Alabama players, rocking black wristbands with the words 'FINISH IT' in white, had no trouble doing just that en route to their fifth-ever SEC championship.
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In Iran, mullets are now illegal. But here in America, we let our rat tail fly. We let it fly free, sometimes with elaborately teased hair in the front, which I guess symbolizes "work in the front" if you are John Stamos working in the jungle (though personally, I would not feel welcome in that jungle, despite the fun and games). So come join us, Iranians, because it does not say "have a semi-decent haircut" on the Statue of Liberty.[ITPGallery]


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At his day job, Northampton County Judge Craig Dally receives $173,000 for presiding over civil and criminal cases. At his side job in the corporate world, he supplements that with the nearly $100,000 he earns as a director of two banks.
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150/5220-4B - Water Supply Systems for Aircraft Fire and Rescue Protection (Cancelled)
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- Date Cancelled
- September 09, 2011
- Date Issued
- July 29, 1992
- Responsible Office
- AAS-100, Office of Airport Safety & Standards - Airport Engineering Division
- Description
Provides guidance for the selection of a water source and standards for the design of a distribution system to support aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) service operations on airports.
The AC was cancelled for the following reason. The primary reference upon which the document is based, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 419 - Guide for Master Planning Airport Water Supply Systems for Fire Protection, was cancelled in 1996. The relevant information from that specification has been inserted in other NFPA standards. Therefore, the AC is no longer necessary as water supply safety is ensured through a variety of other guidance material used by airport operators and architectural and engineering firms.


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Chris Brown is urging fans to donate to an anti-violence charity.
The 23-year-old singer was convicted of assaulting then-girlfriend Rihanna in 2009.
The Kiss Kiss hitmaker is rumoured to be dating Rihanna once again.
But it seems Chris is trying to prove he has turned a corner by promoting a non-profit organisation called Break the Cycle on Twitter.
"Team Breezy! Vote for love & respect! Only a few hours left. RT!" he wrote on Tuesday afternoon.
The message accompanied a Facebook link for Break the Cycle.
The organisation is among hundreds competing for a grants via the American Giving Awards presented by Chase Bank.
"Our mission is to engage, educate and empower youth to build lives and communities free from domestic and dating violence," reads a statement on the page, where supporters were able to vote.
Winners of the 2012 American Giving Awards will be announced on December 8 on US television network NBC.
Chris' tweet comes a week after he de-activated his Twitter account following a vulgar rant directed at an American comedy writer.
Jenny Johnson told the singer to get help after he called her "worthless" and a "thirsty b****" when she brought up his assault conviction and called him a "piece of s***".
In one of his first tweets since returning to the micro-blog this week, Chris seemed to vow to move past the negativity.
"Time to start fresh. #newchapter," he tweeted earlier Tuesday afternoon.
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First time I have ever entered the shop; today. Was there to meet a fellow CalGun poster for a PPT. Ian helped us with the paper work which I know can be absolutely no fun, but the service was great. Ian was most helpful. I know its a lousy business for them to do PPT's but he did it with a smile - best one I've done in the area. Thanks, Jim
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I had yet another great experience at J&R. Let me be honest, I'm not going to sugar coat anything. TRAP is closer to me and after a long time buying at J&R, I gave them a shot. I had a very bad experience with TRAP and had no problems telling the owner directly. The response I got sent me, my many friends, and the tens of thousands of dollars we spend a year on guns and such back to J&R.
Anyway, I had to meet up to do a PPT with a calgunner and was quickly helped by Ryan. It was a busy day, and he got to me as quickly as possible. He was quick, efficient and friendly. I asked if they carried Mega lowers, and he offered to see if he could order one. They could, and they did it at a very competitive price. He ordered it up no problems, so I spent another couple hundred bucks (I bought a pack of targets and a pistol sock and then left it after the PPT on the desk...I'm an idiot) that I didn't plan on, but felt happy to do it. I went to pick up on 1/8/12, and Ryan again had me in and out with no problems.
I couldn't be happier with your shop. You have employees who know a great deal, and when they don't know something they actually will admit to it and either find out the answer or listen to what you think is the answer. I send every new shooter who wants to buy to J&R. No BS, competitive prices, friendly staff...it is like you're a retail store that values customers. That is a revolutionary approach to the gun business.
You guys rock! You aren't the closest shop to me, but you're the best in the area.
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Randy was extremely patient and helpful with me as a first-time gun buyer. Put up with us doing plenty of window shopping and testing out of the various handguns. Finally when we were ready to buy, he made the process smooth and easy. Recently went back to get a rifle and Jim was courteous as usual. They didn't have the exact model I was interested in, but ordering was not a problem. I am happy to bring all my business to J & R.
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Tracy, CA
I know this is not Yelp, but when I think about moving to Livermore, J&R actually adds value to my potential moving experience. This is a no B.S., no shady, no made-up-nonsense gun store. Clean, professional, and no pressure. The best.
Just to throw my $0.02 in here, I have 3 stores within 10 minutes yet I still will drive the 30 to go to J&R's. The employees are knowledgeable and more than willing to take the time to talk to you, even if you don't buy. Just a little J&R story for you. I went to the reloading class a while back. With a store full of paying customers, a lady walked in with her young son. She indicated she was not buying yet, but wanted her son to understand that guns were not scary in case she decided to. The staff took the time to help her just as if she was paying, even though she indicated she did not mind waiting while they handled paying customers. +1000 for excellent customer service and friendly attitude. Shop Local, Shop J&R's!
Just went in to take care of a dealer transfer. The owner is a great gentleman, with much patience. The store is very clean, and well organized. I will certainly go back. Thank you for a pleasant transaction.
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Two big thumbs up, this place has a great selection of guns and knowledgeable staff.
Couldn't have been more pleased with their process or attitude. This is the place to go!
I bought a firearm from J&R last month (and also hung out while a friend bought one). I'd never been to the shop before, but I'd read good things and they had the item that I wanted in stock, so I drove a little over an hour to get there. I'm really glad I did.
We got help from three different folks behind the counter, and they were all patient and informative without the all too common gun shop snobbery.
Randy offered to walk me through field stripping and cleaning on pickup. I took him up on it and he spent quite a bit of time answering my questions and discussing some issues.
This was the best gun shop experience that I've had in a years. I recommend them.
Had a great buying experience at J&R today. Worked with Ryan...very knowledgeable and helpful. Don't hesitate to check these guys out...you won't regret it.
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I enjoy J&R's, last time I stopped by inventory seemed low but the staff is friendly and helpful. I was there last with a friend of mine and he talked the clerks ear off while she patiently listened so that is worth a lot in my opinion.
I think something that is valid to remember is that any shop (gun, car, hobby, etc) can be staffed with a larger number of employees with varying levels of experience, knowledge, opinions and personalities. Not everyone can mesh with everyone else and people can interpret situations differently.
Lastly I do think it's worth mentioning that J&R's has NEVER fumbled paperwork, mis-quoted timing/price or in any other way made a mistake during a transaction that cost me time or money. That is something I can't say about many shops. Multiple times I've had to revisit other shops due to their errors.
I've made several purchases there over the last couple of years since a coworker turned me onto the place. I've been very happy with the service and atmosphere every time. I always recommend them and will continue to do business with them going forward.
Did a PPT first thing this past Friday. Person who helped us was VERY nice, fast and efficient. Seemed to have a good supply of arms and equipment.
Hell they were even niceand helpful to the two gang banging hoodlems that walked in looking for some info about a gun the popo had taken away from one of them. LOL
Anyway I would recommend them as a preferred CalGuns gunshop to give your business to based on my experience.
Other gunshops I would recommend you get more ladies to work your counters like J&R, didnt sense the good ol'boy attitude at all you get at many other gunshops in NoCal.
J and R, courteous, honest, and patient
Recently picked up a pistol that JR agreed to handle the transfer for from an out of state seller. Unfortunately, my DROS was held up by CA DOJ for 6 months because of a NICS record error! Still, Randy was patient and waited for the matter to clear w/ no hassle. Thanks again.
I actually just picked up my first "firearm" which was a stripped lower that I bought online. Ashley was very professional and friendly when going through the process with me. You guys will be my go to shop and I highly recommend others to do business with you.
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WOODSTOCK – Marianna Dimitrio-Paloumbis was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome 10 years ago, and has been coping with the associated pain and depression ever since.
To support others who also are dealing with chronic illnesses, such as fibromyalgia, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis and Gulf War syndrome, Dimitrio-Paloumbis is organizing the nonprofit group FacesR-US.
To mark the launch, an informal "meet and greet" will be held at 6 p.m. Monday at The Woodstock Public House, 201 Main St.
"You can come alone or with friends, have a cup of coffee or a meal," Dimitrio-Paloumbis said in a news release. "The important thing is that we gather to express what we would like to see and hear and learn at the regularly scheduled meetings to come."
On May 12, in conjunction with International Awareness Day for fibromyalgia, myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome and multiple chemical sensitivity, Angelo's Family Restaurant on the Woodstock Square will extend its hours, remaining open for dinner until 8 p.m. and donating 10 percent of its profits for the day to FacesR-US.
Dimitrio-Paloumbis is the wife of the restaurant's owner, Angelo Paloumbis.
For information, contact Dimitrio-Paloumbis at firstname.lastname@example.com or call 801-205-0598.