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text: The Texas Department of Agriculture created the GROW Award, which Gives Recognition for Outstanding Work to middle and high school student leaders who demonstrate excellence in their pursuits inside and outside the classroom in either their academic or extracurricular activities. The award highlights a student's special interests, service to community and family, strong work ethic, leadership and overall character. To nominate a promising middle or high school student in your area, please complete the online application and respond to the short-answer questions.

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TriZPUG December 2011 Meeting: Python Show and Tell
Come share your Python experience through lightning talks. Lightning talks are 5 to 10 minutes extemporaneous expositions on a topic of interest to you, something you recently learned, kind of like a show and tell. We'll be meeting at Splatspace, a non-profit member-supported workshop and hacker meeting place. Splatspace is located in the basement of the Snow Building at 331 W. Main St. in Durham. Parking (free exit after 7pm) is in the back of the building in the lot off Ramseur St. on the downtown Durham loop (one way, approach Ramseur from W. Main St. or W. Chapel Hill St.. If you arrive after 7pm, please call 919-704-4225(HACK) to be let in the door.
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Stanley Unwin (comedian)
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The hardest habit of all to break is the terrible habit of happiness.Theodosia Garrison
Stanley Unwin (7 June 1911 – 12 January 2002) was a South African-born British comedian and comic writer, famous for his idiosyncratic brand of English known as "Unwinese".
Rotatey Diskers with Unwin (1960)
- This is a very good question and topicold. I would say that if the forward line have a symmetrical teamworkers and that they can from the first passit of the ball... take in mind the measured beat of a one, two, throo or fido... so that the ball can falollop out to the wingers and a very fine trittly how in a run and drop-kick and carry one and shooting in the goal if they can get by without an offsiger which is known on the ref and don't throw the bottload because he's only doing his best. But, er, it'll be hard on their halfbackers because I don't think they'll get a chance to do a falolloper shooty on account of the front line with their deep joy of, shall we say, an express in their enthusiasm to the first who to clop falollop in the goalmouth. Oh yes. Anyway it's a very good question, sir. It's not much about music excepting that half-time in the band falolloped huffalo-dowd.
- Asked about Tottenham Hotspur's chances of winning the FA Cup
- Goldyloppers trittly-how in the early mordy, and she falolloped down the steps. Oh unfortunade for cracking of the eggers and the sheebs and the buttery full-falollop and graze the knee-clappers. So she had a Vaselubrious, rub it on and a quick healy huff and that was that.
- His version of "Goldilocks and the Three Bears"
- With your Elvis Presley and wasp-waist and swivel-hippy, show you had, and I must say it showed it first self in pictures with the rhythmic contrapole of the wobbling of the hipper, sideways with the head and tilty, gave him that expression both also with a little doggy-lublike in the eyebold which he conveyed to the smaller femailode of the specie, coupled with his music because he did trittly-how fine on the strims, helped him along the roamer [....] I heard it first of all on a record in the early mordy: I was doing the shavit-huff with my razor blade, which of course is a safety one, and suddenly, suddenly he did a little syncopole or a drop-it and how, or something he did and caused a jerkit over a pimplode and I've been suffering ever since!
- On Elvis
Ogden's Nut Gone Flake (Small Faces album, 1968)
- Are you all sitting comftibold, two-square on your botty? Then I'll begin.
- Now, like all real life experience stories, this also begins once a polly tito, and Happiness Stan, whose life evolved the ephemeral colour dreamy most, and his deep joy in this being the multicolour of the moon. Oh yes. His home a victoriana charibold, the four-wheel folloped ft-ft-ft out the back. Now, as eve on his deep approach, his eye on the moon. Alltime sometime deept joy of a full moon scintyladen dangly in the heavenly bode. But now only half! So, gathering all behind him the hintermost, he ploddy-ploddy forward into the deep complicadent fundermold of the forry to sort this one out.
- If you've done an overstuffy in the tumloader, finish the job with a ladleho of brandy butter, then pukeit all the way to the toileybox.
- Unwin's advice for those who have overeaten at Christmas dinner
- Barsty horribold.
- Unwin's description of General Patton, whom he worked for during World War II
Quotes about Stanley Unwin
- Bleedin' barmy.
- A prime example of the neo-post-idiotic comedic movement.


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Through the Mustinka River Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy high priority locations have been identified as critical areas to reduce sediment from agricultural fields. The goal of this project is to target one of the areas that is of high concern, the watershed of Traverse County Ditch 37. This effort intends to begin a program to install side inlets and erosion control berms along the ditch with the goal of reducing the sediment load by 340 tons of sediment per year.
The goal of the project is the development of an overall strategy for reduction of turbidity/TSS, with sets of sediment reduction initiatives and actions for various sources, to address the Minnesota River Turbidity TMDL and the South Metro Mississippi River TSS TMDL.
To hire a qualified historian to research Minnesota history during 1917-1918 in preparation for upcoming exhibits.
MSU-Mankato Water Resources Center in the Mankato area will provide conventional pollutant monitoring at the following sites: Beauford Ditch, Big Cobb River, Blue Earth River, Le Sueur River (3), Little Cobb River, Minnesota River (2), Watonwan River.
This project will support the monitoring of two sites on the Cannon River throughout the field seasons of 2013 and 2014 during storm events and baseflow conditions to capture 25 samples per year at each site according to the WPLMN objectives. The information gathered from these samples and site visits will be compiled for reporting purposes and for use in calculating pollutant loading using the FLUX32 model.
The overall goal of this project is to perform water quality monitoring duties to accomplish MPCA's SWAG monitoring efforts at the four sites listed in Section IV of this application for the Middle Minnesota River stream sites selected in Renville, Redwood and Brown counties and allow for the assessment of aquatic life and aquatic recreation use for those reaches of the minor streams.
The goal of this project is to complete a two-year data set for physical, bacterial, and water chemistry sampling for the Intensive Watershed Monitoring Plan to aid MPCA's assessment of the aquatic health of the Mississippi Headwaters(HUC 07010101) Watershed.
The goal of this project is monitor, record, and submit the dataset necessary for assessment of aquatic recreation use with the Watonwan Watershed.
This project goal is to conduct water chemistry monitoring at seventeen stream locations, to record and submit all data collected through this process, and to provide the information necessary for the calculation of water quality pollutant loads using the FLUX32 program.
This project targets retrofit stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) on public land to assist partnering Local Government Units (LGUs) achieve water quality goals identified in local stormwater plans. The Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) provides technical assistance and distributes Clean Water Funding (CWF) to leverage local funding through its time-proven Stormwater Retrofit Partnership (Partnership) cost share program.
This project is a continuation of the Dakota County Community Initiative, which has received Clean Water Funds in 2012 and 2013. It will provide cost share funding to organizations and associations who voluntarily construct medium sized water quality best management practices (BMPs) in Dakota County.
The Nobles Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and Nobles County Environmental Services will complete Level III feedlot inventories with manure management plan reviews through portions of the Rock River Watershed located within Nobles County. There are 133 registered feedlots in the Rock River Watershed portion of Nobles County including 62 open lots and 7 within shoreland. Rock County has completed level III feedlot inventories through the Rock River Watershed within Rock County borders.
The grant will use local data to develop stormwater planning options that prioritize, target, and measure the effectiveness of Best Management Practices and allow local city officials to make decisions on stormwater Best management Practices that reduce pollutants in the stormwatershed.
This project will use the Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District's existing Conservation Initiative Funding program to provide technical assistance and monetary incentives for targeted, medium-sized projects such as raingardens, bioinfiltration, biofiltration, bioswales, shoreline stabilizations, and other best management practices (BMPs). Project proposals will be solicited from faith based organizations, homeowner associations, school organizations, lake associations, and others that own or manage large areas of land.
The Targeted Bacterial Impairment Reduction Project will reduce bacterial loading by 87% on the Elk Creek Tributary a priority site on the Rock River.
These funds are being used to systematically collect data and produce statistically valid estimates of the rate of soil erosion and tracking the adoption of high residue cropping systems in in the 67 counties with greater than 30% land in agricultural row crop production. Designed to establish a long term program in Minnesota to collect data and produce county, watershed, and state wide estimates of soil erosion caused by water and wind along with tracking adoption of conservation measures to address erosion.
The Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization, in partnership with the City of Burnsville, is planning an overall improvement in the Alimagnet Lake subwatershed that consists retrofit two existing stormwater ponds that drain to Alimagnet Lake, a nutrient impaired water, with iron-enhanced sand filter benches. It is estimated that a significant amount of phosphorus reduction will be achieved by implementing this project, bringing Alimagnet Lake closer to state water quality standards.
As part of the Dakota County Transportation Department's highway 78 road reconstruction project, the Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization is partnering with Dakota County to install a nitrate treatment practice on a tributary to the South Branch Vermillion River adjacent to the road. The South Branch Vermillion River subwatershed is the highest nitrate loading subwatershed in the Vermillion River Watershed and is a significant contributor to contaminated drinking water in the eastern portion of the watershed.
South Creek is a tributary to the Vermillion River and a DNR-designated trout stream. Currently, the creek is not meeting state water quality standards for sediment, temperature and dissolved oxygen The Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization and the City of Lakeville propose to retrofit an existing stormwater pipe with a hydrodynamic separator to reduce the sediment load reaching South Creek and the Vermillion River. One hydrodynamic separator will be installed and is estimated to reduce sediment loads to South Creek and the Vermillion River by 4 tons per year.
The Vermillion River Watershed JPO is partnering with Dakota County and the City of Lakeville to enhance stormwater management along County Road 50. A treatment train approach with an iron-enhanced sand filter at the tail end to remove dissolved phosphorus will be implemented to treat a drainage area including a portion of the upstream neighborhoods that currently receive little to no stormwater treatment. The practice is anticipated to reduce 20 pounds of phosphorus annually from reaching Lake Marion, a water resource with high recreational value targeted for protection.
South Creek, a tributary to the Vermillion River and a DNR-designated trout stream. Currently, the creek is not meeting state water quality standards for sediment, temperature and dissolved oxygen and it flows through a large stormwater basin in the City of Lakeville. The Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization, in partnership with the city, propose to create a new channel for the creek in order to separate it from the pond. The result would be significantly cooler temperatures, increased dissolved oxygen, and less sediment-laden water in South Creek.
These funds are being used to systematically collect data and produce statistically valid estimates of the rate of soil erosion and tracking the adoption of high residue cropping systems in counties with greater than 30% land in agricultural row crop production. Designed to establish a long term program in Minnesota to collect data and produce county, watershed, and state wide estimates of soil erosion caused by water and wind along with tracking adoption of conservation measures to address erosion.
This proposal accelerates the permanent protection of 235 acres of wetlands and 765 acres of grasslands for a total of 1,000 acres as Waterfowl Production Areas open to public hunting in Minnesota.
This proposal accelerates the protection of 1,012 acres of strategic prairie grassland, wetland, and other wildlife habitats as State Wildlife Management Areas open to public hunting.
This proposal accelerates the strategic permanent protection of 915 acres (220 wetlands and 695 grasslands) of Waterfowl Production Areas (WPAs) open to public hunting in Minnesota. Pheasants Forever (PF) will strategically acquire parcels that are adjacent to existing public land or create corridors between complexes. All acquisitions will occur in the prairie, prairie/forest transition, or metro regions.
This proposal accelerates the protection of 1,030 acres of strategic prairie grassland, wetland, and other wildlife habitats as State Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) open to public hunting. Pheasants Forever (PF) will be acquiring tracts that build onto or create a corridor between existing protected lands which will be transferred to the MN Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR) to be included as a WMA. All acquisitions will occur within the prairie, prairie/forest transition, and metro planning regions. These areas have seen the greatest decline in upland and wetland habitat.
Pheasants Forever, Ducks Unlimited, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service partnered to permanently protect, restore and enhance 1,630 acres of grassland and 294 acres of wetland as Waterfowl Production Areas in Western and Southern Minnesota. All lands acquired will be owned and managed in perpetuity by the USFWS as part of the National Wildlife Refuge System and open for public recreation.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Accelerated Prairie Grassland Restoration and Management Program had a successful first round of funding from the Legacy Funds. The program worked through the growing pains and obstacles in getting a new program up and operational and was successful in enhancing nearly 5,800 acres of prairie and grasslands in eight of the ecological subsections of Minnesota. A contractor base has been established for this type of work statewide that needs to be evaluated and expanded on for future appropriations.
This program protected 810 acres of new wildlife habitat in the Prairie, Deciduous Transition, and Southeast Bluffland ecological sections of Minnesota through fee title acquisition. Title of lands acquired are held by the State and are designated as WMAs.
This program protected and restored 734 acres of new wetland wildlife habitat in wetland complexes in Minnesota through fee title acquisition. Title of all lands acquired are held by the State and designated as Wildlife Management Area.
Many of Minnesota's wetlands have been lost and the remainder degraded. Recent tiling and ditching have accelerated this situation. Through this proposal, shallow lakes and wetlands will be designed, constructed, and intensively managed to benefit wetland wildlife and Minnesota residents.
This appropriation funded 283 projects totaling 21,953 acres. The two largest types of enhancement were 112 woody removal projects totaling 10,160 acres and 134 prescribed burns totaling 10,082 acres. Additionally, we seeded 30 sites totaling 1386 acres, put in infrastructure for conservation grazing of 236 acres on 3 sites, conducted 3 oak savanna enhancements totaling 42 acres, and treated 47 acres of invasive species on 2 sites.


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yesterday was one of those days that you wake up and within about 10 minutes you realize, this is just not going to be a good day. nothing big, just a lot of little things that make you want to go to bed and just miss this particular day. i usually try to fight those days in my mind. tell myself not to get drawn in. there is still a lot to be grateful for and there is always an upside to things.
unfortunately, the day won yesterday as i lost a dear friend to cancer. she gave it such a good fight and was so brave. and although i struggle with my own beliefs (does heaven really exist?) i sure hope in heidi's case it does. if there is anyone in the world that deserves a place like heaven, that's my heidi.
so today, no matter how many little inconveniences i encounter, i will find something to be grateful for, and i hope you will, too.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
goodbye, heidi
Posted by jen gotch at 7:53 AM
33 comments:
- chelsea said...
I am so sorry. Sending a hug your way.
- March 10, 2009 at 8:27 AM
- Jen said...
We too just lost a dear uncle to cancer on Sunday. It is horrible to see someone suffer so, but you know they are in a better place now with no pain. I am sorry...but, I got my Real Simple today and I ran to the page where I might see your picture and you know what, there you were in the contributor's section with your lovely polaroid talking about almost taking half the set with you. Congrats on this.
- March 10, 2009 at 10:00 AM
- g and h said...
oh boy. cancer sucks. i'm sorry to hear about your friend, jen. lots of good energy and sweet thoughts to you. :)
- March 10, 2009 at 10:05 AM
- cindy : quaint said...
i will ... i'm very sorry.
- March 10, 2009 at 10:05 AM
- Jacinda Davis said...
I'm really sorry Jen. Cancer is such a pain. It takes some and leaves others. Losing someone is never easy, but it's good in that it forces us to evaluate our own lives. It makes us wonder what happens after life and what kind of impact we can still leave on those around us.
- March 10, 2009 at 11:51 AM
- veru said...
very beautiful blog!
- March 10, 2009 at 3:32 PM
- Rachel said...
my thoughts are with you today.
- March 10, 2009 at 9:19 PM
- Miss B said...
Warmest thoughts wrapped in silver ribbons, from a stranger to you.
- March 10, 2009 at 10:48 PM
- marthalena said...
Sending thoughts and prayers your way -- and Heidi's. Cancer really is the worst.
- March 11, 2009 at 12:45 AM
- *M* said...
I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. I know we don't know each other, but I'm sending good thoughts and love your way.
- March 11, 2009 at 8:20 AM
- Suzanne said...
very sorry to hear that. cancer is so terrible.
today i will choose to be grateful for the beautiful sunshine (even though the temperature is well below freezing).
- March 11, 2009 at 9:47 AM
- parisa mahmoudi said...
So sorry!
- March 11, 2009 at 11:27 AM
- joy said...
oh my goodness..so SO sorry to hear about your friend...
- March 11, 2009 at 1:25 PM
- Joanna Goddard said...
oh that's so sad, jen. i'm sending you a big hug. i'm really sorry to hear that. love, joanna
- March 11, 2009 at 2:21 PM
I am so sorry. Losing someone is unbearable, but your attitude is very strong and healthy.
- March 11, 2009 at 2:41 PM
- sara said...
i'm so sad to hear this.
sending love <33
- March 11, 2009 at 3:03 PM
I'm so sorry. It's never easy to lose someone. I wish you and your loved ones good vibes and warm thoughts.
- March 11, 2009 at 7:34 PM
- east side bride said...
I'm so sorry. <3
- March 12, 2009 at 12:34 AM
- "hi, i'm ginny branch and i love love." said...
oh i am so sorry for your loss. i will be thinking good thoughts for you and heidi's family.
- March 12, 2009 at 12:55 AM
- Elements of Style said...
I am so sorry for your loss. :(
- March 13, 2009 at 10:50 AM
- kerri ní dochartaigh said...
big love wee chicken
- March 14, 2009 at 8:33 AM
- Clare said...
just stumbled on your blog by way of the English Muse. As a cancer survivor, I know what a battle it can be and I am so sorry that you lost your friend.
- March 15, 2009 at 8:19 PM
- Catherine J. Cruz said...
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- March 16, 2009 at 1:26 AM
- Catherine J. Cruz said...
stumbled on your website through design sponge. just wana say that i love and am moved by your work. and i will continue to keep up with it. seeing your photography what came to mind was...pictures have such souls in them...but only when done right. :)
anyhow, i and my family have lost 3 people to cancer in the span of just these past 3 years. if heidi was in heaven, maybe they're laughing all together.
still, to have woken up in the great moments, knowing they were (and remain) a part of it, makes it pretty worth it.
- March 16, 2009 at 2:14 AM
- alexandra said...
i'm sorry for your loss. many hugs. xoxo
- March 19, 2009 at 6:23 PM
- jen a said...
sending you hugs of restorative warmth...
- March 24, 2009 at 6:44 AM
- soph said...
hug. what a lovely post
- March 25, 2009 at 8:24 PM
- naturally nina said...
i am so sorry to hear this. i recently lost someone too, and it's so hard. :( hang in there, and congrats on your lemons :)
- March 26, 2009 at 10:09 AM
- Cynthia said...
Oh Jen. My thoughts go out to you. I lost my best friend this last November and your posts feelings I know to well. Find solace in art and taking your beautiful photos. Your friend I am sure is so proud of your creativity.
- March 28, 2009 at 9:21 PM
- Chessa! said...
I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost a friend to cancer 6 years ago this October. :(
I've been following your blog for a while and I was so happy to see you featured in Lucky this month:)
- April 7, 2009 at 7:05 AM
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- April 21, 2009 at 7:56 AM
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The new engineering facility blends technology with "green" building features.
The new engineering building in the Northwest Center for Engineering, Science and Technology opened its doors in January, following a frantic moving schedule over the winter break, as the Departments of Civil and Environmental Engineering and of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, as well as the dean's office relocated to the new facility.
The Center is comprised of a new five-story, 130,000-square-foot building housing classrooms, 41 labs, a 120-seat auditorium, and office space. Built above an existing underground parking garage, the new tower connects to the adjacent Fourth Avenue Building, which includes 125,000 square feet renovated beginning in 2001. The Fourth Avenue Building, also part of the Northwest Center, houses Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Engineering and Technology Management departments. The Center combines programs previously distributed across campus, allowing for continued growth in research and enrollment.
The new facility includes numerous "green" building features, such as a geothermal heating and cooling system drawing water from underground aquifers. Civil Engineering students working in the Hydrology Lab will be able to study storm water collected from the roof and plaza, which will then be used to flush toilets on the ground floor.
The Northwest Center represents a cornerstone of the University's successful Building Our Future fundraising campaign, as well as local, state, and federal support for research and construction. A grand opening is scheduled for spring.


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aj7may needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 19 designs submitted by 10 freelance designers.
Looking for a logo for a new business. I have no preconceived notion of look, colors or design. I would like for the logo to try to capture the entitre concept of the services we offer, and to whom.
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Health-Law Rollout Weighs on Obama's Ratings, Agenda
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WASHINGTON—President Barack Obama, bogged down by problems with his signature health-care program, is seeing both his approval and personal-favorability ratings with Americans sag, creating new complications for his second-term agenda.
During past turbulence in Washington, Americans' approval of the job Mr. Obama is doing dipped. But in those stretches, Mr. Obama was buoyed by voters' general admiration for him as a person and by their trust in his credibility....


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|Associated Press
|Wes Welker (left) has eclipsed 100 catches in five of the last six years, but Danny Amendola is four years younger.
Wes Welker's exit from the New England Patriots for greener pastures with the Denver Broncos sent shockwaves through the NFL on Wednesday afternoon. But it didn't take long for the Pats to lock up a replacement in the slot, as news broke of a five-year deal with Danny Amendola just a few hours later.
Here's my initial take on how these moves will affect the championship aspirations of both AFC powerhouses:
The Broncos add a big-time playmaker to a potent arsenal
Adding Welker to a lineup that already features a pair of young, athletic playmakers in Demaryius Thomas and Eric Decker makes the Broncos' aerial attack one of the most formidable in the NFL. Welker remains the best slot receiver in football; his ability to win between the hashes is unrivaled. Peyton Manning certainly will take advantage of Welker's skills against inferior nickel corners. If opponents try to neutralize Welker with double coverage, Thomas and Decker can feast on the isolated matchups that result on the perimeter. Thomas and Decker both showed they can take over as the primary option in the passing game; Welker's arrival will just provide them with more chances to cash in on big-play opportunities.
Welker's superb running skills will make the Broncos' comprehensive wide receiver screen package one of the most featured concepts in the league. The Broncos routinely rely on the screen game to offset the various blitz tactics opponents use in their attempts to get after Manning. Welker's experience, explosiveness and elusiveness as a former punt returner make him a threat to turn quick screens into big gains and first downs on the perimeter. Thomas and Decker, meanwhile, also have exceptional running skills. The Broncos can befuddle opponents by using an assortment of screens from a variety of formations to get the ball to their most dangerous playmakers in the open field.
Overall, the addition of Welker makes the Broncos' offense more diverse and explosive. Few opponents will be able to match up effectively on the perimeter, meaning the Broncos will have a significant edge over the rest of the AFC.
The Patriots' offense will keep rolling with Amendola
The Patriots needed to find a receiver capable of doing Welker's dirty work over the middle; Amendola is a worthy replacement. While he is not as accomplished as Welker, the former St. Louis Rams wideout is a polished route runner with the savvy and quickness to give opponents headaches from the slot. Plus, he comes to New England with some familiarity of Josh McDaniels' system after working under the offensive coordinator in St. Louis two seasons ago. With Amendola ready and willing to slide into Welker's old spot, the Patriots' offense won't skip a beat in 2013.
The truth is, much of Welker's success was a byproduct of playing in a great system directed by arguably the best quarterback in football. Brady's efficiency and effectiveness as a quick-rhythm passer helped Welker thrive as a slot receiver. Brady routinely delivered pinpoint passes within the strike zone, allowing Welker to make plays against tight coverage. Of course, Welker deserves credit for creating separation from opponents with his remarkable stop-start quickness, masterfully setting defenders up with an assortment of stutter-moves and head fakes. However, Welker's quickness has diminished in recent years; Brady had been waiting longer on his primary target to uncover in key moments. Amendola should be right in his prime at age 27, four years younger than Welker. Now Amendola will be the one to reap the benefits of playing with Brady.
Furthermore, the Patriots' offense has also undergone a subtle transformation over the past few years, with New England morphing from a team that used the "10" (one back and four receivers) and "11" (one back, one tight end and three receivers) formations to a team that uses the "12" (one back, two tight ends and two receivers). With the emergence of tight ends Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez as legitimate superstars, the Pats have relied on more multiple-tight end formations to create mismatches in the passing game. Because Gronkowski and Hernandez can both align as either a conventional tight end or quasi-slot receiver, it's impossible for opponents to keep the proper personnel on the field for matchups. Brady is adept at identifying the weaknesses of every defense, and the Patriots' willingness to play chess with double-tight end formations has given them a significant edge over their opponents. That advantage will remain, regardless of who is playing in the slot.
Long story short, the Patriots' offense will continue to rank as one of the NFL's most dangerous, which is enough to keep this team in title contention for years to come.
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Thursday, March 18, 2010
Sony might be ruining Ghostbusters 3!!!
From cinemablend -Sony Wants To Spider-Man Ghostbusters 3 And Ivan Reitman Won't Let Them
Recently, all indications were that Ghostbusters3 was go with original franchise producer and director Ivan Reitman in the director's chair. Even Bill Murray seemed, finally, to be on board. Now though, NY Mag says there's trouble.The problem is Reitman himself who, along with Murray, Ramis, and Akyroyd all have a contract which gives them veto power over any sequel. Only, word is that Sony doesn't want Reitman involved. Instead the studio wants to take a Spider-Man approach to the franchise by hiring a hot young director (like Marc Webb) to take it over and reboot it with twentysomethings in the lead roles. Unlike Spider-Man they aren't starting the whole story over exactly, the old Busters would be involved, but it sounds like their goal is to launch a new franchise with a bunch of kids… and they don't want those kids directed by the rapidly aging Reitman.Reitman is directing a rom-com for Paramount called Friends with Benefits, so there's some hope that he might get busy and let Sony go ahead on Ghostbusters 3 without him. Yet, word is that Reitman thinks he can do both movies and Vulture makes it sound as though he has no intention of getting out of the way. Sony doesn't want him, Reitman isn't going to let them do it without him… Ghostbusters 3 could be in trouble.Though I'm not exactly eager to see Ghostbusters without Reitman at the helm, you can almost see Sony's point of view here. The man hasn't had a hit since the early 90s. His last few movies have been flops at best and cinematic travesties at worst. Reitman is now the director of Evolution and My Super Ex-Girlfriend. It's been a long time since he made anything worth watching. Are we sure we want him in charge of Ghostbusters 3? Maybe he's just not that guy anymore.
I will be extremely upset if this puts a damper in the Ghostbuster 3 developments. While I have my doubts about how such a movie could turn out - as a HUGE ghostbusters fan (I had a Ghostbusters themed birthday party when I was younger) I was excited to keep hearing good news about how it was moving along. I say give Reitman a chance! I can't seem him doing any worse than a bunch of other directors that I'm sure they would be willing to throw the reigns to. If Reitman isn't involved, I fear it will become a HUGE mistake. I feel like all these companies want to do now a days is create some big franchise that will have tie-ins with Burger King and they seem to forget the real reason that we enjoy going to the movies. Certainly getting rid of Reitman and changing the story to a young centric Ghostbusters clan will destroy most of the sense of nostagia that I am most interested in!
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - When $37 billion in budget cuts hit the Pentagon abruptly early this year, officials took steps that minimized the impact on key areas like the Afghanistan war but also took action that could raise long-run costs, a watchdog agency said on Thursday.
The Pentagon was hit by the reductions in March, almost midway through its fiscal year, as part of across-the-board government budget cuts that slashed its approved spending level for the year to about $490 billion from $527 billion.
The Government Accountability Office said that even as the Pentagon reduced Army training, put civilian workers on unpaid leave and cut aircraft flight hours, it was able to shift money among accounts with congressional approval and take other steps to offset some impact of the cuts.
"By setting priorities for funding and using available prior year unobligated balances (funds) to help meet required reductions, DoD (the Defense Department) was able to protect or minimize disruptions in certain key areas," like overseas operations and major defense programs, the GAO report said.
In addition, because of the flexibility it received to shift some funding from lesser priorities, the Pentagon "was able to manage and, in some cases, later reverse some initial actions taken to implement the spending reductions, such as resuming aircraft training," the 44-page report said.
However, the report also said that the Pentagon had adjusted procurement programs by deferring modifications and delaying systems development and testing. It said defense officials had indicated that these actions could result in higher costs in the coming years.
Pentagon Comptroller Robert Hale said the department assisted with the GAO report and thought it was "technically correct," but he added that the purpose of the study was not to examine the impact of the budget cuts or to highlight their effects on the department.
"What I want to make clear is that sequestration did have serious adverse effects on the Department of Defense," he said in an interview. "It led to a number of problems, some of which remain today."
His comments echoed those by the top U.S. military chiefs at a congressional hearing on Thursday. General Ray Odierno, the Army chief of staff, and the leaders of the other service branches warned that the cuts had severely damaged the military's readiness for war.
Hale said the Pentagon had a deep shortfall in its war funding account early in the year because cost estimates made two years earlier were off. The department had to cut elsewhere to make up the difference, for example halting training at the Army's combat training centers.
The Air Force stopped flying 12 combat squadrons for three months, the Pentagon cut back on base maintenance and it laid off temporary and term workers. A faster-than-expected reduction in military personnel saved some money, and much of the rest was shifted from procurement programs and research.
"Defense is an insurance policy," Hale said. "We have chosen to greatly increase the deductible. If you never have to use the policy, no problem. If you have to use the policy, you'll pay for it."
In the event of an emergency, the department would the face difficult choice of waiting to train its forces before sending them, or deploying them before they are fully trained, he said.
The GAO report did not draw conclusions about the effectiveness of the Pentagon's efforts to address the March cuts, which went into effect under a mechanism known as sequestration after a budgetary impasse in Congress. It just reported the steps the department took to implement the cuts and offset their impact.
The Pentagon is facing budget cuts totaling some $500 billion under sequestration over the next decade after Congress failed to reach a deal on an alternative package of spending reductions and new revenue. The military is facing a new round of cuts in January unless Congress takes action to eliminate them.
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Digg's Rose Launches Twitter 'Yellow Pages'
AUSTINTwitter can be an incredibly useful tool, but only if you follow the right Twitterers. And yet, Twitter hasn't made it particularly easy to find the Twitterers who post about your particular topics of interest, and so finding the right people to follow has always required a certain amount of both effort and serendipity.
At SXSW 2009 here, Digg founder Kevin Rose has launched a Twitter directory called WeFollow to address the issue. To get yourself listed, simply send an @ reply message to WeFollow with three tags that you would like to be identified by, and WeFollow will add you to the directory for those tags. For instance, tweeting "@wefollow #tech #music #nyc" will get you listed under the tags for Tech, Music, and NYC.
The site's usefulness lies in letting you search for Twitterers by topic: enter a topic or tag into the search field and WeFollow will present you with a list of related Twitterers in order of popularity.
The trick, of course, is picking which tags to use for yourself, and you can be as specific or as general as you like. Pick something too broad like "Music" and you'll likely be listed fairly low in the results (unless you're MC Hammer or something). Pick a tag that's too narrow, though, and searchers won't be able find you at all.
In a conversation with Digg chief executive Jay Adelson, he said the new site is more of an after-hours project than a new direction for Rose.
"Kevin has any number of things that he messes around with on the weekends," he said. "During the week he spends a couple hours on DiggNation, but the rest of his time is laser-focused on Digg."
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I know I have a "thing" for the cargo airliners as my last Time Capsule showed an Alaska International Hercules. The more I dug into the history of the Super Guppy, the more I like it. Not only for its size and shape and the ability to fly with a body like that, but for its birth and lineage.
The first Guppy was called the Pregnant Guppy. It was built by Aero Spacelines in the 1960s, directly from the fuselage of the Boeing Turbo Stratrocruiser, the military version of the Boeing 377.
The fuselage was lengthened to 141 ft., and wing and tail surfaces were modified. The interior cargo compartment had a diameter of 25 ft. and the length was 94 ft. 6 in. It was used to carry sections of the Saturn V rocket.
The Super Guppy could carry a load of 54,000 lbs. and cruise at 300 mph using upgraded P&W T-34-P-7 turboprops for increased power and range.
Then the Super Guppy Turbine (SGT) was born with an engine upgrade to four Allison 501-D22C turboprops. This time, the aircraft was built from scratch and the cargo compartment was widened even more to 111 ft. Wings were stretched 23 ft. Maximum load increased to 54,000 lbs. A pressurized cabin was added, so the SGT allowed higher cruising and more cargo transport. SGTs were used by Airbus to transport aircraft parts to its various factories. In the 1990s, Airbus retired the Super Guppies and replaced them with Belugas.
There were also two Mini Guppies built: the Mini and the Mini Turbine.
Aeromaritime operated one Super Guppy in 1970; I believe this is the same aircraft shown in the photo. Aeromaritime was a passenger and charter cargo airline established in 1966 flying Douglas DC-6s. It was a subsidiary of Union de Transports Aériens (UTA), the largest independent airline in France at the time. Aeromaritime flew the Super Guppy from 1970 until 1989, when it turned it over to Airbus.


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If I succeed in getting muslim ironed onto freezer paper and get an image to print on the fabric, how am I to color stay the ink so when washed it doesn't make a mess?
Welcome to the Quilting Board!
If I succeed in getting muslim ironed onto freezer paper and get an image to print on the fabric, how am I to color stay the ink so when washed it doesn't make a mess?
Did you pretreat the fabric with bubble jet set? I think it will wash out if the fabric isn't treated. You can try heat setting it but I never had luck with that.
I found this home made recipe on line:Originally Posted by Up North
This is what you need:
1. Arm & Hammer Soda Wash (this is NOT Detergent!). You can usually find this at larger grocery stores in the Cleaning Aisle. I found mine at CREST FOODS here in Oklahoma. But, I know you can get it (or order it) from most any ACE Hardware Stores.
2. ALUM I found this at my local Wal-Mart grocery store in the Spice Aisle.
3. Fabric Softener (like Downy, etc.). Available almost everywhere.
Here is the RECIPE I used:
2 Tablespoons Alum
2 1/2 teaspoons Washing Soda
1/2 teaspoon Fabric Softener
1 Cup HOT WATER
Mix all ingredients together. Your mixture will be very foamy and milk looking so let it settle down before using (about 15 minutes). Dip pre-cut fabric into mixture for several minutes (about 10 - 15), rinse and hang to dry for 24 hours.
Thanks so much for the homemade recipe, I will try it soon. I just made a cat quilt with the Bubble Jet Set and it came out well, but would like a less expensive alternative.Originally Posted by Tcharlie
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Mathew Slobodkin Memorial Award
Amount: $2,600
Due Date: Friday, February 22, 2019
Keep this scholarship funded for future generations.
Offered to a currently enrolled student with sophomore standing who has completed three quarters at Evergreen and is attending full time who does not have a conventional high school diploma. The applicant may hold a GED or other high school equivalency. The applicant should demonstrate academic success and show evidence of contributing to the political, artistic and/or cultural life of the Evergreen or Olympia communities.
- Letter of application describing your academic achievements and personal goals as they relate to this award.
- Two letters of recommendation from Evergreen faculty written within the past two years.


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January 24, 2013, 10:00 am
Rodeo queens visit Colorado legislature
When the National Western Stock Show's in town, lawmakers can expect a visit from rodeo queens.
One of the queens introduced Wednesday has a link to the legislature: Miss Rodeo Colorado, Sarah Wiens, is the daughter of former state lawmaker Tom Wiens, a Douglas County Republican. He said he happened to have business in Denver and knew his daughter was going to be at the Capitol so he dropped by.
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BISD credibility gap
As we mark the second week since the Beaumont Independent School District got caught letting a bigoted principal shut down an adult cosmetology class rather than admit a gay student, some things never seem to change. Once again a district functionary commits a clearly wrong act, triggering the typical BISD response – first deny, then lie.
The usual suspects circled the wagons to protect the district against the truth and their own actions. Minister of Propaganda Jessie Haynes is now serving a new master, but Superintendent Dr. Timothy Chargois seems unwilling to shed his predecessor's affinity for playing fast and loose with the facts, so the misinformation continues. Outside counsel Tanner Hunt and Melody Chappell are always happy to play along, generating more billable hours for their law firm Wells, Peyton, Greenberg & Hunt, L.L.P., which benefitted handsomely during the Carrol Thomas reign of error. That multi-million dollar gravy train shows no signs of slowing down.
The new guy on this sorry team is Ron Reynolds, a former television reporter for KFDM Channel 6 News, who recently hired on as a communication specialist working under the regrettable Haynes. Reynolds' first trial by fire in a BISD uniform found the ex-journalist tripping over his own press releases containing a series of dubious "facts" that were quickly revised as they proved inoperative.The Examiner's reporting on this story by Jennifer Johnson has been rock solid with the actions of the BISD principal provoking outrage locally and around the country as her coverage was picked up by national news outlets. The lame BISD denials from the hapless Reynolds were dutifully reported but hardly believed given the district's reputation for dissembling in the past.
Perhaps it is too much to expect Reynolds to assert his independence from the cabal that hired him so early in his employment there, and we understand there is a big difference between being a journalist and a functioning cog in a PR machine, but truth and credibility must be an integral part of either occupation.
Reynolds is not finding the spin game so easy these days because BISD has a pronounced credibility gap – actually a chasm between inconvenient truths and whatever Haynes would have us believe. She continues to peddle demonstrable lies on a daily basis, none more outrageous than the ongoing claim that BISD is one of the Top 10 school districts in the country despite the fact 19 of their 23 schools fail to meet minimal state standards.
The usual refrain from Haynes and company is to cry foul whenever their dubious statements are disproved. Why not just tell the truth in the first place? Citizens will have a chance to ask that question to BISD during their Thursday night board meeting. Join us there.


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3 Key Learnings from Digital Summit Atlanta 2015
Digital Summit Atlanta, a gathering of some of the most forward thinkers in digital marketing, took place this week and I was proud to make it my 3rd time in attendance. Each year I have been able to discover new topics and discuss the next trends in digital marketing.
Overall, each year has followed its own theme as digital marketing as a whole evolves so quickly. In 2013, trends in how social media was changing for brands was explored in a lot of sessions. Last year it shifted to a major focus on content marketing and SEO. Now, at #DSUM15, the next stage in UX (User Experience) design seemed to be the key focus.
And with that, here are three key takeaways from the conference as it can relate to what we do in the experiential space…
1. Humanizing UX
Many of the sessions at Digital Summit really focused on UX as we were challenged to think of what was next in the field. For example, how do we run UX more lean and understand better, powered with 'big data', how to humanize someone's digital experience. When we map out the consumer journey – remember that each user is an actual person with problems and needs.
When you look at bring a consumer through a brand experience for experiential this line of thinking makes a lot of sense, right? It is our expertise to bring brands to life in a way that they can interact with consumers as people and not anonymous IP addresses. However many activation designs we see in the field could do a better job from at the ideation stage to keep in mind that once launched, these are people with their own objectives who will walk through our ideas.
So when thinking through your consumer experience idea, map it out. Literally draw out each stage of the activation UX and use this tool to identify where the gaps are or more importantly, where it can be more streamlined.
2. Millennials are mobile-first…and are starting to earn a lot of money
When you hear the word "millennials" – how old of a person pops in your mind? Probably an early-20-something with new student debt maybe? Well consider that millennials are were born starting in 1980 and now are entering their mid-30s. Sure there is probably a healthy amount of debt still lingering – but this generation is now entering over a $Trillion in buying power and loves to spend.
So with all of this data we now have on the 'Connected Generation' – what have we learned about marketing to them? It's a long answer but here are two quick tips from @annieg from StumbleUpon.
First, "6 is the new 60" – as in the 6" phone is more important than the 60" TV. Now that doesn't mean the generation is consumer less video – in fact it's more than ever. But reportedly 33% do not watch any broadcast TV.
Second, it seems obvious that millennials are connected to their mobile devices, sure, but how many experiences are being built mobile-first? When we consider social, if you stop to think why they are so effective with the connected generation it's not just because they are social – but because the most popular experiences are mobile-first. Snapchat, Instagram, Vine…some of the most powerful platforms for the younger Millennials have excelled by being native to the 6" screen. So consider mobile-first experiences to connect and make an engagement that this group wants to use. After all, it is why the younger Millennials are now being known as Social Natives.
3. The Entrepreneur Wants to Solve a Problem
I heard a great line this year and it came during a keynote speaker Chris Brogan, whose content I highly recommend. To summarize:
Stop chasing innovation, which aims to just do something.
Be an entrepreneur, which aims to solve someone's problem.
While this is absolutely a trap in creating the latest in digital experiences, it is also a trap in experiential marketing. Brands and agencies alike all want to innovate and create and truly great new things are activated in our space every year. But when coming up the ideas for the experience on the front end, don't just try to chase an innovation for the sake of doing it. Instead, identify an audience's problem and solve it. That is where the entrepreneurship mindset excels and where experiential marketing can truly make an in-person impact on someone.
If you are ever free in May, I highly recommend Digital Summit. This is only a small snipet of content from the 2-day conference. I still have to go through pages upon pages of notes but in the meantime, enjoy the learnings and feel free to find me @BradMEpstein if you want to go through my timeline where I shared some more real-time leanrings!
Bonus! PowerPoint is where data goes to die!
If you work with data (you should!) treat it as a living, breathing source. PowerPoint it becomes static and if 2015 taught me anything – is that static is kryptonite for the modern marketer. So learn new tools that keep you agile and keep your brand's marketing velocity as fast as possible.


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Did you know the tongue of a giraffe is 18 to 20 inches long!
Earlier this year we were able to get up close and personal with a giraffe at the Phoenix Zoo during feeding time. A very unique experience, especially for the real life, Lil Boo and friends!
Be sure to stay up-to-date with the latest videos by subscribing on YouTube.
Welcome to the YOB Years! Where all you need is a BIG Hug!
Peas Out!
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This adorable puffer fish is as a companion painting for our Hooty Owl. Don't touch the spikes! You wouldn't know it from this cutie, but they are poisonous.
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Iggy Azalea Responds to Nicki Minaj's BET Awards Dissby Michelle McGahan | PopCrush
Iggy Azalea has broken her silence on Nicki Minaj's supposed BET Awards diss.
When Nicki Minaj went up to accept her award for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist, she made a point to state that she writes all of her own lyrics — which many took as a dig at fellow nominee Azalea. Minaj not only addressed the controversy herself during her speech (repeating the phrase "no shade" multiple times), but she also took to Twitter to clarify her remarks. And now the 'Fancy' rapper is sounding off herself, saying she is "unbothered" by the controversy in a lengthy Instagram post:
She continued to vent about the controversy on Twitter, writing:
Also, just wanna say I think it's dope that there was even a debate & conversation about who would win "best female rapper" this year.
— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) July 2, 2014
Usually I feel like the award is overlooked. I'm happy there was anticipation in regards to who'd get it & congrats to nicki for winning.
— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) July 2, 2014
And as for Minaj's own clarification about the event, see some of her excerpted tweets below:
The media puts words in my mouth all the time and this is no different. I will always take a stance on women writing b/c I believe in us!
— Anaconda (@NICKIMINAJ) July 2, 2014
I believe we're smart enough to write down our own thoughts and perspective, just like the men do. I've been saying this for 5 YEARS
— Anaconda (@NICKIMINAJ) July 2, 2014
I've congratulated Iggy on the success of Fancy, publicly. She should be very proud of that. All the women nominated should b proud.
— Anaconda (@NICKIMINAJ) July 2, 2014
Now that both women have said their peace, it looks like this is one "feud" that can be put to rest.
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1. Da'Shawn Hand | DE
High School: Woodbridge Senior High (Woodbridge).
Height/Weight: 6-foot-5/257 pounds.
College situation: He's narrowed his choices down to Alabama, Florida and Michigan — all of which have offered him scholarships. Said he has about 94 offers, including from Virginia, Virginia Tech, Notre Dame, Florida State, Clemson, Georgia Tech, North Carolina, North Carolina State, Maryland and Boston College.
Why he made the Fab 15: He finished his junior season with 78 unassisted tackles, including 28 for losses and 16 sacks. None of the major recruiting services has him rated outside the top four overall recruits in the nation for the class of 2014.
2. Andrew Brown | DT
High School: Oscar Smith High (Chesapeake).
Height/Weight: 6-5/290.
College situation: Committed to Virginia. His other finalists among nearly 30 offers were Virginia Tech, Alabama, FSU and Clemson. Also had offers from Georgia Tech, N.C. State, UNC, Duke, Wake Forest, Miami, Maryland, Syracuse and West Virginia.
Why he made the Fab 15: After logging 83 tackles, including 14 for losses and 11 sacks, and four forced fumbles, he further established himself as the nation's top defensive tackle prospect in the eyes of the recruiting services. He has enough speed, agility and hand violence to move to defensive end in college.
3. Quin Blanding | S
High School: Bayside High (Virginia Beach).
Height/Weight: 6-2/200.
College situation: Committed to U.Va. Other finalists among about 25 were FSU, Clemson, UNC, Miami, N.C. State, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Michigan and West Virginia. Also had offers from Virginia Tech, Old Dominion, Maryland and East Carolina.
Why he made the Fab 15: While his receiving numbers last season were impressive enough (55 catches for 1,035 yards and six touchdowns), he made his mark as a defensive back, with 111 tackles and five interceptions on his way to earning Beach District defensive player of the year honors. At The Opening, a prestigious recruiting camp in Oregon in the first week in July for about 150 of the top rising seniors in the country, he was one of the three most productive defensive backs.
4. Jalyn Holmes | DE
High School: Lake Taylor High (Norfolk).
Height/Weight: 6-6/230.
College situation: Committed to Ohio State. Had more than 20 offers, but his other finalists were FSU and Clemson. Also had offers from U.Va., Virginia Tech, ODU, N.C. State, UNC, Notre Dame, Miami, Maryland, ECU and West Virginia.
Why he made the Fab 15: He had 24 catches for 351 yards and seven touchdowns as a tight end last season for the Group AAA Division 5 state champions, but he made his biggest impact as a defensive tackle with 78 tackles, including a whopping 40 for losses and 11 sacks.
5. Jamil Kamara | WR
High School: Catholic High (Virginia Beach).
Height/Weight: 6-2/202.
College situation: Considering offers from U.Va., Wisconsin, Miami, Michigan State, N.C. State, Pittsburgh and Vanderbilt. Also has offers from Virginia Tech, Hampton, James Madison, Richmond, Clemson, UNC, West Virginia, Georgia Tech, BC, Tennessee, Illinois, Marshall, Western Kentucky and Toledo.
Why he made the Fab 15: His numbers last season — 42 catches for 811 yards and 12 touchdowns — were a continuation of what he's done his entire high school career. He enters his senior season with 125 catches for 1,959 yards and 19 touchdowns combined in the last three seasons.
6. Steven Moss | OG/C
High School: Chancellor High (Fredericksburg).
Height/Weight: 6-5/275.
College situation: Committed to U.Va. His other finalist among more than 20 offers was South Carolina. Also had offers from Virginia Tech, ODU, FSU, Clemson, UNC, N.C. State, Miami, Wake Forest, Maryland, Syracuse, BC, ECU and West Virginia.
Why he made the Fab 15: He started picking up his first scholarship offers (first one came from N.C. State) as a sophomore. Moss was a first team All-Battlefield District selection as a sophomore and junior. His size makes him a good candidate to get looks at any of the three interior offensive line spots.
7. Derrick Nnadi | DT
High School: Ocean Lakes High (Virginia Beach).
Height/Weight: 6-3/305.
College situation: Has offers from more than 30 schools, including U.Va., Virginia Tech, ODU, Notre Dame, West Virginia, FSU, UNC, N.C. State, Maryland, Wisconsin, Penn State, Mississippi, Tennessee and Illinois.
Why he made the Fab 15: You'd be hard-pressed to find an interior defensive lineman in the state with the combination of mass and technical skills of Nnadi. He had 167 tackles last season, including 27 tackles for loss and 13 sacks. He earned first team All-Beach District and All-Eastern Region honors.
8. Ricky Walker | DT
High School: Bethel High (Hampton).
Height/Weight: 6-2/274.
College situation: Looking at offers from Virginia Tech, ODU, West Virginia, UNC, N.C. State, Georgia Tech, Wake Forest, Pittsburgh, BC, Syracuse, Maryland, Penn State, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Michigan State, Vanderbilt, Mississippi, Connecticut, Purdue, Louisiana-Lafayette and Illinois.
Why he made the Fab 15: He showed no signs of fatigue as a starter on both sides of the line of scrimmage, racking up 70 tackles, including 11 sacks, last season in 10 games. He comes from quality football stock. His big brother, Rijo, is a senior scholarship player for Virginia and will enter preseason practices as the No. 2 free safety for the Cavaliers.
9. Marvin Stewart | CB
High School: Yorktown High (Arlington).
Height/Weight: 6-0/184.
College situation: Considering offers from Virginia Tech, UNC, West Virginia and Michigan State. Also has offers from U.Va., ODU, Duke, Wake Forest, Maryland, BC, Nebraska and Northwestern.
Why he made the Fab 15: With 1,842 rushing yards, 36 touchdowns and a selection as the Group AAA Northern Region offensive player of the year to his credit last season, Stewart could make an impact in a lot of backfields, but he's getting many college looks as a cornerback. His 10 interceptions and seven sacks last season have a lot to do with the attention he's getting on the defensive side.
10. Marshawn Williams | RB
High School: Phoebus High (Hampton).
Height/Weight: 5-11/207.
College situation: Committed in June 2012 to Virginia Tech, which was the first school to offer him a scholarship.
Why he made the Fab 15: He'll be one of the most productive returning backs in the area this coming season after running 159 times for 1,159 yards and 17 touchdowns last season at Hampton High. This fall, he'll try to do it again while playing for Hampton's biggest Peninsula District rival, Phoebus, where he transferred in February.
11. Caleb Henderson | QB
High School: Lake Braddock High (Burke).
Height/Weight: 6-4/224.
College situation: Committed to North Carolina. Also had offers from U.Va., Virginia Tech, Miami, Maryland, BC, West Virginia, Michigan State, Illinois and Purdue.
Why he made the Fab 15: He's played for an offense that hasn't been afraid to air it out. Last season, he completed 64 percent of his passes (210 of 327) for 2,435 yards, 19 touchdowns and 10 interceptions to go along with 103 carries for 453 yards and nine touchdowns.
12. Travon McMillian | QB
High School: C.D. Hylton High (Woodbridge).
Height/Weight: 6-0/191.
College situation: Committed to Virginia Tech. Georgia Tech and California were his other finalists among offers from U.Va., UNC, N.C. State, Maryland, BC, West Virginia, Tennessee, Auburn, Mississippi, Illinois and Marshall.
Why he made the Fab 15: He'll likely get his first crack at getting on the field for Tech at quarterback, but he has the athleticism to make the move to safety, weak-side linebacker or wide receiver. Last season, he completed 81 of 165 passes for 1,313 yards, 12 touchdowns and nine interceptions, while running for 1,194 yards and 16 touchdowns.
13. Greer Martini | LB
High School: Woodberry Forest School (Woodberry Forest).
Height/Weight: 6-3/226.
College situation: Committed to Notre Dame. Also had offers from William and Mary, N.C. State and Maryland.
Why he made the Fab 15: He wasted no time committing last July to Notre Dame, becoming the school's first pledge for its 2014 class a week after receiving an offer. He's the latest in a burgeoning pipeline of Woodberry Forest linebackers heading to Notre Dame, joining 2013 signee Doug Randolph. Martini had 99 tackles last season, and 74 tackles as a sophomore to go along with six fumble recoveries.
14. C.J. Reavis | S
High School: Thomas Dale High (Chester).
Height/Weight: 6-1/200.
College situation: Committed to Virginia Tech. Other finalist was Tennessee, but he also had more than 15 offers, including ones from U.Va., UNC, N.C. State, Wake Forest, BC, Miami, Georgia Tech, Maryland, West Virginia, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Nebraska and Tennessee.
Why he made the Fab 15: He was one of 12 players committed to Atlantic Coast Conference schools for the '14 class to be invited to The Opening. Last season, he finished with 107 tackles, 17 pass breakups, three sacks and two interceptions while spending a lot of time at linebacker. He could play safety, linebacker or cornerback in college.
15. Wilton Speight | QB
High School: Collegiate School (Richmond).
Height/Weight: 6-6/223.
College situation: Committed to Michigan. Also had offers from Miami and N.C. State.
Why he made the Fab 15: He's shown more determination than many high school kids to earn attention from big-time programs. He reclassified to become a part of the '14 class as opposed to the '13 class after breaking his right collarbone in three places in the '11 season-opener and requiring a metal plate and eight screws to repair it. Last season, he threw for nearly 2,900 yards and 32 touchdowns.


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firehous needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 26 designs submitted by 13 freelance designers.
Prayer Gateway is a new service we're launching for religious groups & organizations.
Prayer Gateway
Desired Color Scheme:
Partial to Blue/Green but am open to other ideas
Accepted File Formats:
Vector, JPG, & original file
Prayer Gateway is a web-based service that allows people to log in and share prayers with their private groups.
I'm looking for a nice, clean logo that will set the stage for the website and web-app to be built.
Inspiration: I don't have any specific logos that I love but some websites I really like are http://www.campaignmonitor.com, http://www.basecamphq.com, http://www.interspire.com (above the fold). The first 2 to a great job of selling their product. Very clean color scheme, simple, and direct.
I want this logo to look clean, new and "refreshing". I'm not really looking for traditional & "stuffy" Christian concepts. I'm not against the idea of using a cross, halo, sunshine, etc. but it must be done well. Again "refreshing" is a word that comes to mind.
Judging by the entries I see so far:
At this point I prefer the look of the text (Prayer Gateway) with a small icon near it, or integrated in a creative way. Rather than an icon that engulfs the whole logo or is too big. (Someone might surprise me on this but that's my opinion as of now)
Again, I'd like to see logos that are simple, creative, and refreshing. Simple as opposed to "plain" (I know that's a difficult balance.)
I want this logo to set a positive, light, comfortable, "happy" tone-- please don't confuse this with a tye-dye'd clown on prozak! I'm just saying that some lighter, brighter colors integrated tastefully with darker ones might be a nice contrast. I am partial to Blue/Green but am open to other ideas.
This new service will allow GROUPS of people to share their prayers with eachother; so it's (obvious) main focus is to help people communicate. Perhaps this concept can be represented somehow in the logo? It's not a requirement, just an idea!
I would like the winning design to be submitted as a vector & JPG (for web use). Also i'd like the original file (PSD?) in case we want to edit down the road.
I'm excited to see your ideas.
Find out how a design contest works or learn more about our logo design services.


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Working is not what it's cracked up to be.
A while back, I applied for a job at one of the larger stores in Hopkinsville, never dreaming that they would actually hire me. After all, I have tried and tried to get a job (a real job, not sub teaching) in the local school system, and they don't hire me, despite my Missouri teacher's certificate and two degrees.
Anyway, I did accept a part-time retail job, and I have been working for the last week or so. The store has been busy every time I've worked so far, and I suspect that it is only going to get worse as Christmas approaches. I'm getting lots of practice on the cash register, merchandise returns, etc. due to the abundance of shoppers.
I have run various cash registers through the years, but the registers at this store are the most computerized that I've used. I'm getting more comfortable with them as the days go by. Now, I'm not as worried about running the cash register as I am about closing it. I had my first experience with that on Sunday night, and I didn't like it.
The girl who is my main trainer is about the same age as my daughter. She's bright and quick -- almost too quick for me to see and remember all that she's doing. She probably goes home and tells her husband that they hired the village idiot to work in her department.
Working is cutting into my blogging time. I must learn to write faster and shorter. I also need to jot down ideas when they come to me, because I may be brain-dead when I finally sit down at my computer.
I'm sure I'll soon get used to working again. After I'm trained and the Christmas season is over, maybe I'll even have some sort of a regular schedule. And it's only a part-time job. But right now, it is a bit of a shock after three years of soul-restoring intentional unemployment.


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Your doctor has ordered acyclovir, an antiviral agent, to help treat your infection. The medication will be added to an intravenous fluid that will drip through a needle or catheter placed in your vein for at least 60 minutes every 8 hours for 5 to 10 days.
Acyclovir is used to treat
Acyclovir is in a class of antiviral medications known as synthetic nucleoside analogues. It works by stopping the spread of the herpes virus in the body. Acyclovir will not cure genital herpes and may not stop the spread of genital herpes to other people. This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
This medication is most effective if started soon after the first signs of infection appear.
Your symptoms should improve during your treatment with acyclovir. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.
Your health care provider (doctor, nurse, or pharmacist) may measure the effectiveness and side effects of your treatment using laboratory tests and physical examinations. It is important to keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. The length of treatment depends on how your infection and symptoms respond to the medication.
Before using acyclovir,
Before you use acyclovir, look at the solution closely. It should be clear and free of floating material. Gently squeeze the bag or observe the solution container to make sure there are no leaks. Do not use the solution if it is discolored, if it contains particles, or if the bag or container leaks. Use a new solution, but show the damaged one to your health care provider.
It is important that you use your medication exactly as directed. Do not stop your therapy on your own or skip doses for any reason because your infection could worsen and result in hospitalization or could become more difficult to treat. Do not change your dosing schedule without talking to your health care provider. Your health care provider may tell you to stop your infusion if you have a mechanical problem (such as a blockage in the tubing, needle, or catheter). If you have to stop an infusion, call your health care provider immediately so your therapy can continue.
Acyclovir may cause side effects. Tell your health care provider if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your health care provider immediately:
Acyclovir may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while using this medication.
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at Web Site] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].
Your health care provider will probably tell you to store your medication at room temperature. Store your medication only as directed. Make sure you understand how to store your medication properly. Throw away any medication that is expired or no longer needed. Talk to your health care provider about the proper disposal of your medication.
Keep your supplies in a clean, dry place when you are not using them, and keep all medications and supplies out of reach of children. Your health care provider will tell you how to throw away used needles, syringes, tubing, and containers to avoid accidental injury.
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
Symptoms of overdose may include:
If you are receiving acyclovir in your vein, you need to know the symptoms of a catheter-related infection (an infection where the needle enters your vein). If you experience any of these symptoms near your intravenous catheter, tell your health care provider as soon as possible:
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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text: If Lincoln had a sense of humor, they might have gone with a Ranchero version of the MKT concept that's showing in Detroit today. Of course, they did build the Blackwood pickup, so they're not completely without irony, intended or not. Still, we're not relying on The Man to supply such a car; instead we turn to commenter Adamskiy, who mocked up an MKT Ranchero, sans white fiberglass cap (though maybe that'll be in a future draft). May all your beers be served in Swarovski crystal.


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