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XML (eXtensible Markup Language) is a markup language analogous to the more familiar HTML, but allowing the person doing the markup to create tags rather than just apply a standard set of tags to the document at hand. It is a relatively new language and seeks to combine the flexibility of SGML (Standard Generalized Markup Language) with the simplicity of HTML. (There are many resources available on the web with abundant general information about XML and I will not try to reproduce their strengths here. Two of my favorites are the sites from W3C and Oasis.)
XML differs from HTML in that the emphasis is on the structure of information rather than its presentation. While HTML tags provide a mixture of semantic/structural information (i.e. information about the information itself, for instance the <H*> and <TITLE> tags) and presentation information (i.e. information about how the writer of the document wishes the information to be displayed, for instance the <I> and <font> tags), XML seeks to contain only semantic/structural information in the document tags and deals with issues of presentation by linking to a stylesheet.
What this means (or will mean) to the person accessing XML files on the web is that the pages can contain detailed "indexing" of their own content in the form of highly specific tags. Lets say that rather than just the gymnosperms, I had marked up the entire Vascular Flora of the Southeastern United States in XML. You might decide that you are only interested in seeing a list of taxa which are also found in Ohio, or a list of only those names with "Ell." as the authority. In short, the ultimate goal of XML is the presentation of information on the web in a way that will allow users to interact with the information, making a webpage behave in an almost database-like manner. This, of course, is dependent not only on the coding of documents in XML, but also on the ability of the browser to present the user with options. Now the bad news: there is no XML browser. Hence the "premature" in the title of this page. Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 will display XML documents, and will even let you play with them a bit by collapsing and expanding the heirarchically arranged sections of the document, but thatt all you can do. For now. For the present, Ive constructed a few workarounds to hopefully give viewers the feel of some of what XML will do in the future. So, download Internet Explorer 5 if you dont already have it, and enjoy!
XML was created for the display of complex, structured information, so its use for presenting heirarchical classifications seems obvious. One of my goals in making this page available at such an early stage in the implementation of XML is to start people in the systematic community thinking about how XML can best be used in this context. Ultimately, I would like to see an XML Document Type Definition proposed for consistent use within systematic biology.
A Document Type Definition (DTD) is essentially a catalog of elements, with instructions for what the elements may contain and how they are related. (Elements are units of marked up content, as distinct from tags, which are just the markup.) In the gymnosperm document, for instance, I have defined the genus element such that it must contain at least one species element. The species element may not contain a genus element. Likewise for morphological information: the flower element may contain a perianth element, but not a fruit element. [Note: HTML also has a document type definition, but since everyone uses the same DTD, no one has to think about it. The HTML DTD is what tells you that a <TD> tag can only occur inside <TR> tags, which can only occur inside <TABLE> tags, which can only occur inside <BODY> tags, etc.]
The DTD used in my gymnosperm example is very simplistic and is my first attempt at writing a DTD. I certainly do not propose this as a definitive DTD for systematic biology, but am merely providing it as food for thought.
While were waiting for someone to come up with a browser which will allow the user to interact with XML documents, we can fake it using stylesheets. Below is a list of options for ways in which you might want to view the gymnosperm data in Internet Explorer 5. To the right of each item is a link which will show the stylesheet used for that display. Once you get a feel for how these work, try downloading hardin1.xml to a disc or your hard drive. (Youll also need hardinxml.xml and taxon.dtd, which you can download by viewing the index of /herbarium/xml, right-clicking on the files, and choosing "Save Target As.") Then use a text editor to write your own stylesheet. Save the stylesheet as something like mystyle.css in the same directory as hardin1.xml. Then edit line 2 in hardin1.xml so that it refers to your new stylesheet:
<?xml-stylesheet href="mystyle.css" type="text/css" ?>
This will allow you to view hardin1.xml in whatever way you prefer. Note: The gymnosperm data as a whole is stored in a file called hardinxml.xml. This is referred to as an external entity in the code for each of the following examples, which is why if you "view source" youll only see three or four lines of code. The entity is declared in taxon.dtd.
|View file without a stylesheet. This shows the collapsible heirarchy format which IE5 uses as a default when no stylesheet is designated.
|View file with a simple stylesheet so that it appears as normal text as it would in a book.
|View the stylesheet.
|View file with all the seed cone characters highlighted.
|View the stylesheet.
|View taxa names only.
|View the stylesheet.
For the next two examples, I have used a simplified XML document called pinus.xml. This consists of only the various Pinus species and does not include morphological information. The result is a dataset which is "symetrical," meaning that each "record" has roughly the same number and types of attributes. This is an important requirement for IE5s "databinding" features, which use either a table or form-like controls in an HTML page to draw upon the data in an XML document. Incidentally, you will notice that pinus.xml is not valid according to my DTD. Furthermore, any attempt to include a reference to a DTD within pinus.xml renders the document unavailable as a data source object, an IE5 quirk for which I have no explanation.
|View data as table within an HTML page.
|Use "view source" in your browser to see the HTML
|View data as an interactive form.
|Use "view source" in your browser to see the HTML
In addition to CSS stylesheets, a specialized style language called Extensible Stylesheet Language (XSL) is being developed by W3C. There is some controversy surrounding XSL, which, compared to CSS, is rather difficult, and some writers have suggested that XSL is unneccesary. (See "XSL Considered Harmful" by Michael Leventhal.) Nevertheless, it does some things of which CSS alone is not capable. Above, we had to "dumb down" the gymnosperm data in order to use IE5s databinding features to display the data as a table. In the examples below, the original file was used. Note that the table example above is an HTML page which draws data from an XML file. The following table is an XML page which has been transformed into HTML by an XSL stylesheet. Note also that an XSL stylesheet is a well-formed XML document (as demonstrated by the fact that when you view it using the links below, it shows up in the IE5 XML default format).
|View full gymnosperm document as a table via an XSL stylesheet. The data in this table is sorted alphabetically by name using the
order-by attribute of the
<xsl:for-each> element.
|View the stylesheet.
|View list of generic names only, sorted alphabetically. Note that with XSL, the default display is none, so if we just want one piece of information, we can "ask" for it with a very simple stylesheet.
|View the stylesheet.
|View lists of genera and species, color-coded by authority. This example demonstrates a couple new tricks. First, notice that the XML is transformed into HTML which includes inline CSS stylesheets. This demonstrates how the two languages may be used together. The color-coding by authority is done with the
<xsl:choose>, <xsl:when>, and
<xsl:otherwise> tags which are used for providing options based on a criterion.
|View the stylesheet.
That should give you some feel for the types of data manipulation possible with XML. Note that the possibilities are highly dependent both on the markup and on the degree to which available browsers support the various features of XML, CSS, and XSL. Note also that an XML file is, like HTML, nothing but a simple text file. The simplicity and small size of the text format makes it an ideal medium for sharing data, with or without a browser. In chemistry, for instance, Peter Murray-Rust has spearheaded the development of CML (Chemical Markup Language), (a specialized XML DTD) and has even developed a custom browser for it, called Jumbo. It is my hope that a similar DTD may be developed within the systematics community.
For another example of the use of XML from the UNC Herbarium, click here.©1999 Ron Gilmour


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Hello fellow Jocks! I have 2 questions for you guys:
I must admit, eventhough I consider my self a open minded person when it comes to new ideas and methods (and you can even ask my master about this if you wish) but I have always scoffed on using a fret saw to cut away waste/debris from the dovetail joint.
I first encountered it in a book (from america I think), and laughed and said;
"look at these fools! they are actually sawing out the waste from the pins in that joint! ha ha! they know not what they do!" Ok that was a little exageration, but it sounds very evil does it not?
Well I just saw a youtube video from Rob Cosman, and he cut a joint in 3:40 minutes! (!) yeah, that was crazy, I thought and eventhough I still remain a little skeptish, because Icould not examine the quality of the joint personally, the time itself was impressive.
So question 1) what does he mean by cabinet quality dovetails? Is this a quicker, but perhapsnot so perfect joint?
Questioin 2) How many of you out there use a saw to cut out the waste, I have always used the chisel method (as I learned from my master, he from his and so on) so Is there something to this method? Because here in Germany it is largly unknown.
So please speak to me fellow Jocks please enlighten me!
-- Nicholas, Cabinet/Furniture Maker, Blue Hill, Maine


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Logan posted his 25th career 20 point game and moved into seventh place on Stonehill's career scoring list. (PHOTO BY Mike Broglio/SportsPix)
Chargers limit Skyhawks to 38.6-percent shooting
WEST HAVEN, Conn. (January 10, 2017) – Stonehill College surrendered a halftime lead for the third game, shooting just 31-percent in the second half, as the University of New Haven claimed a 72-66 victory in Northeast-10 Conference men's basketball action at Charger Gymnasium this afternoon.
Junior Mihailo Vasic (Novi Sad, Serbia) posted a double-double to lead four New Haven players in double figures with a game-high 21 points on 10-of-12 shooting to go with a game-best ten rebounds (three offensive) and four assists. Freshmen Kessly Felizor (Hightstown, New Jersey/Hightstown) and Roy Kane, Jr. (Norwalk, Connecticut/Norwalk) both closed in on double-doubles as well for the Chargers as Kane finished with 12 points and seven rebounds with three blocked shots, while Felizor totaled ten points on 5-of-9 shooting with nine boards. Sophomore Michael Bourke (South Orange, New Jersey/The Hun School) added 11 points, while junior Danny Upchurch (Bridgeport, Connecticut/Notre Dame Catholic) chipped in with seven points and seven assists.
Senior Ryan Logan (Fredericktown, Ohio/Fredericktown) posted his 25th career 20 point game to lead Stonehill, moving into seventh place on the program's career scoring list in the process. He made 9-of-16 shots from the field and converted both free-throw attempts, while dishing out a season-high seven assists with five rebounds. Logan moved past A.J. Rudowitz '10 (1,542 points) into seventh place on the Skyhawks all-time scoring list with his 1,557 points in 104 career games played.
Freshman Will Moreton (Minneapolis, Minnesota/Edina) added 12 points and four rebounds, while classmate Daniel Largey (Oceanport, New Jersey/Peddie School) canned all four three-point attempts in the first half for 12 points. Junior KJ Lee (Huntington Station, New York/Long Island Lutheran) rounded out Stonehill's double-figure scorers with ten points and nine boards as he nearly posted a second straight double-double.
New Haven shot 48.4-percent from the field (30-for-62), including 57.1% (16-28) in the second half, while connecting on 6-of-20 (30%) three-pointers and making 6-of-9 free-throws (66.7%). Stonehill finished shooting a season-low 38.6% (22-for-57) from the floor as it was held under 40% for the first time this season, including 31% (9-29) in the second half, connecting on just 5-of-19 (26.3%) three-pointers. The Skyhawks buried their first 16 free-throws for the night before finishing 17-for-18 (94.4%) at the line, while also posting an 11-4 edge in points off turnovers.
Largey made his first career start and netted 12 first half points. (PHOTO BY Paul Fitzgerald)
Stonehill, which had won eight of its first nine games of the year when holding a halftime lead, surrendered its third straight defeat in the last week when leading at the break. The Skyhawks carried a three-point lead (35-32) after an opening half which featured five ties and five lead changes, with neither team leading by more than six. New Haven quickly grabbed the lead after a Kane, Jr. three-pointer two minutes into the second half.
Stonehill wouldn't lead again, but remained within striking distance until the end. Junior Tommy Hunt (Smithfield, Rhode Island/St. Andrew's) stretched New Haven's lead to six (48-42) with a layup with 13:42 to play. The Skyhawks forced the seventh tie of the afternoon (52-52) when Lee capped a run of six straight points with a pair of free-throws with 7:35 left.
The teams traded baskets and then New Haven scored seven straight to open a seven point lead (61-54) following a layup by Bourke with 2:51 on the clock. Bourke drained a three-pointer to extend the Chargers lead to a game-high eight (66-58) that appeared to seal the win with 55-seconds to go, but Stonehill was able to close the gap to five (66-61) after sophomore Michael Boen (Mansfield, Massachusetts/Mansfield) split two free-throw attempts with 29-seconds still to play.
Upchurch was fouled and made both free-throw attempts to restore New Haven's seven point lead after a timeout, but Lee drove through the lane to pull Stonehill back within two possessions (68-63) with 14-seconds remaining. The Skyhawks nearly got a steal coming out of a timeout, but Upchurch collected the ball and was fouled once again, draining both tries with 12-seconds to go that sealed the Chargers win despite a late three by Moreton with eight seconds left.
Stonehill (9-7, 4-6 NE10) returns to action on Saturday when it visits Pace University for an NE10 matchup at 3:30 p.m. The Skyhawks next home game is Wednesday, January 18, when they host Adelphi University for an NE10 battle at 7:30 p.m. New Haven (8-7, 3-6 NE10) hosts Assumption College on Saturday at 1:30 p.m.
For the latest on Stonehill Athletics, follow the Skyhawks via social media on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Fans can also download the Stonehill Skyhawks "Front Row" mobile app, powered by PrestoSports, on iTunes and the Android Market.


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The hyperlinks, which appear in blue on the Legacy of Ghost Hunter Fiction, take you to online copies of the works. If pages are hyperlinked, you'll be taken directly to those pages. If a publisher is hyperlinked, you'll be taken to that edition of the work. If a title is hyperlinked, you'll be taken to an e-book version of the story, such as one offered by Project Gutenberg.
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My Definition of Ghost Hunter Fiction
While I've limited the occult detective characters on the Chronological Bibliography of Early Occult Detectives to those who actually do encounter the supernatural (rather than just debunk it), I'm not making that distinction with my ghost hunters. In fact, one of the earliest characters I've found is Madame Deshoulieres, who investigates an alleged haunting in Sholto and Rueben Percy's "Seizing a Ghost" (1823). She reveals a not-at-all-otherworldly explanation for the mysterious visitations that occur in one of the bedrooms of the Count and Countess de Larneville's château.
Unlike how I've understood occult detective fiction, then, I can't define ghost hunter fiction in terms of its crossing the genres of detective and supernatural fiction. Instead, I'm focusing more on character and, specifically, the motives of the ghost hunter.
Perhaps the ideal ghost hunters in terms of motive are those represented by the unnamed narrator of Angelo J. Lewis's "My Only Ghost" (1884). Right at the start, we learn what drives this character to go ghost hunting:
I have always had a great desire to see a ghost. My motive was threefold: partly, for the novelty of the thing; partly, in order to be able to say I had done so; last, and chiefly, from a natural leaning to the occult and mysterious.
In stark contrast, other ghost hunters investigate reported hauntings in order to debunk those allegations. Midas Oldwyche, the narrator of the anonymous "A Night in a Haunted House" (1848), has such a goal. He tells us early on, "I objected to ghost-stories, on the ground of their manifest antagonism to the spirit of an enlightened nineteenth century," and he conducts an investigation with that in mind. The interesting thing here is that such skeptical ghost hunters are frequently humbled by discovering something that cannot be explained physically. At times, in fact, they pay a terrible price for their stubborn skepticism.
There's also a kind of ghost hunter who's motivated by money. Ambrose Bierce wrote at least two pieces of ghost hunter fiction: "An Assignment" (1888, a.k.a. "A Fruitless Assignment") and "At Old Man Eckert's" (1901), both very original and very unsettling. The earlier tale involves a reporter who's assigned to investigate an alleged haunted house and then write an article about it. In this case, ghost hunting is just an odd part of his job.
Of course, whether the ghost hunter is motivated by payment, by a personal desire to experience the supernatural, or by an urge to debunk such things, a lot of the fun of ghost hunter fiction is not knowing if the ghost will prove to be a mistake, a ruse, a friendly ghost, or a terrifying one! The original motive has no relation to whether or not the supernatural element proves to be "real" or not.
One motive that isn't part of what I consider to be those of a ghost hunter is exorcising one's own home or property. In other words, the ghost hunter mustn't be the one who's haunted. Instead, he or she (or they) have to have learned about someone else's haunting — or, at least, a haunting somewhere else — and decided to investigate it. Mr. Henley, the ghost hunter in Rebecca Edridge's "The Haunted Castle" (1822), shows that this can be a tough call at times. Mr. Elphinstone owns the house, and Henley doesn't come intending to hunt ghosts. Rather, he's a guest who reluctantly agrees to sleep in "the nightly visited chamber" because there's no room elsewhere. However, upon encountering that nightly visitor, he very steadfastly remains in the chamber in order to solve the mystery. As such, Henley is sort of an after-the-fact ghost hunter, but he's also a rare case. Most of the characters I've found go out of their way with the intention of pursuing a phantom.
Go to the Legacy of Ghost Hunter Fiction


text: On Thursday 10 November 2005 06:55 am, Daniel Gerzo wrote: > Szia Andrew, > > Thursday, November 10, 2005, 3:47:32 PM, you wrote: > > There are a couple more points against portsnap: > > - it lags behind by a few hours. > > Actually, even cvsup is behind by a few hours, if you are not syncing > agains cvsup-master (to which only official cvsup mirrors have > access, and maybe even not all of them :)) so it depends on how often > is your cvsup-mirror beeing sinced. > > > - setting up a mirror is still undocumented I have found that updating a mirror takes on the order of 10 minutes. They are setup by default to update on the hour, so, I update at some point after 15 minutes after the hour. I move my mirror update until I quit getting busy timeouts. I am updating at 30 minutes after now simply because it is a convenient number :). Watching cvs-all and my updates, my mirror gets code that was modified ~10 minutes before the hour, which is when the mirrors update. Cvsup isn't that far behind if you wait for your mirror to update. If you are patient, you are only 1:10 behind at the most. Just don't update before 10-15 minutes after the hour and updating more than once an hour doesn't normally accomplish anything. You just consume more bandwidth needlessly. Kent -- Kent Stewart Richland, WA http://users.owt.com/kstewart/index.html


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Irina and Oscar Vazquez Believed to Have Been Abducted By Their Mother (May be in Mexico)
• Victim #1
Case Type: Family Abduction
Full Name: Irina Azura Vazquez
Missing From: Cook County, IL
Date of Birth: June 14, 2006
Missing Date: Feb 22, 2013
Current Age: 6
Race: Hispanic Sex: Female
Height: 3'10" Weight: 45 pounds
Hair: Brown Eye: Brown
NCMEC Case#: NCMC1211577
Irina Vazquez was last seen on the night of February 22, 2013 in Berwyn in Cook County, Illinois. Irina's younger sibling, Oscar Vazquez, was last seen on June 30, 2011. They're believed to be in the company of their mother and she may have taken them to Mexico or may still be in the USA. She hs ties to San Antonio, TX.
Irina has a birthmark on her lower back. When Oscar was last seen he was missing is two front teeth. Both children may be going by the last name Carbajal, Vasques, or Carbajal-Vazquez.
• Victim #2
Full Name: Oscar Conrado Vazquez
Date of Birth Jun 30, 2009 Sex: Male
Missing Date: 02/22/13 Race: Hispanic
Current Age: 3
Race: Hispanic Sex: Male
Height: 3'2″ Weight: 30 lbs
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
NCMEC Case#: NCMC1211577
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of either child are asked to please contact:
Berwyn Police Department 1-708-795-5600
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The South Coast Air Quality Management District is seeking an order from its independent Hearing Board to require a metal finishing facility in Newport Beach to reduce its toxic emissions and risk to the community on an expedited schedule.
SCAQMD air monitoring data has shown Hixson Metal Finishing, a chrome plating and anodizing facility at 817-853 Production Pl. in Newport Beach, to be the source of elevated levels of hexavalent chromium. Hexavalent chromium is a compound released during metal plating and finishing operations and is a known human carcinogen.
"Hixson has taken steps in the past to reduce its emissions however more work needs to be done," said Barry Wallerstein, SCAQMD's executive officer. "Additional pollution controls will be required quickly."
SCAQMD is filing for an Order for Abatement with the SCAQMD Hearing Board to ensure that the company takes all necessary steps to reduce its emissions.
SCAQMD has monitored outdoor levels of hexavalent chromium for several years at two locations near Hixson: across the street at the Robert A. Millet Co. at 834 Production Pl., and on the roof of a carport at Newport Villa Apartments, immediately south of Hixson at 1549 Placentia Ave.
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|Passing (Comp-Att)
|106 (12-23)
|246 (21-35)
|Rushing (Att)
|193 (46)
|124 (32)
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Game 6: Tennessee State (3-2, 0-2) at Eastern Kentucky (1-3, 1-1)
Date: Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017
Location: Richmond, Ky.
Stadium: Roy Kidd Stadium (20,000)
Time: 5:00 p.m. CT / 6:00 p.m. ET
Audio: 102.1 FM
Live Stats: Sidarm Sports
Series Information: This is the 30th meeting with the Colonels leading the series, 23-6. The Tigers snapped the Colonels three game win streak in the series a year ago with a 35-28 win. The Tigers have won four of the last eight contests. TSU first met the Colonels in the NCAA playoffs, a 13-7 loss in 1982. TSU earned its first win over EKU in 1998, 31-21. The Tigers last defeated EKU in Richmond during the 2008 season, 34-20. The Colonels hold a 14-2 advantage in Richmond, Ky.
Last Meeting: Chris Collins stepped in front of a pass at the TSU nine yard line with 11 seconds on the clock to secure a 35-28 victory. The interception was the fourth of the game for the Tigers and the fifth takeaway. Tennessee State sprinted to a 35-3 halftime lead. Ezra Robinson registered two interceptions, including a 93 yard return for a touchdown to lead the TSU defense. It was the second longest interception in TSU history. Ronald Butler rushed for a pair of touchdowns, gained 81 yards on the ground and 181 through the air as he completed 13-of-24. Andrew Knox and Sabree Curtis, Jr., each added touchdowns. Curtis scored on the final play of the first half. EKU outscored TSU 25-0 in the second half. The Colonels started their final possession with one minute remaining and moved 60 yards to the Tigers 17 before the Collins interception. Collins led all players with 11 tackles, nine solos and two tackles for loss. The linebacker added a forced fumble and registered a quarterback hurry.
Head Coach Rod Reed: Coach Reed is in his eighth season at the helm of the Tigers. During his time at TSU, he has compiled a 46-39 record, including a 38-24 mark since 2012. Reed is 22-32 in OVC play. Reed is the third winningest coach in Tennessee State Football History. John Merritt claimed 174 victories in his 20 years (1963-83) at TSU for an .806 winning percentage (174-35-7). Harry Kean spent 10 years in charge of TSU from 1944-54 and compiled a 93-15-3 record (.838). Rod Reed is 2-4 versus Eastern Kentucky.
Tennessee State: TSU moved to 3-2, 0-2 in OVC play, after dropping a 19-16 double overtime contest against Eastern Illinois. The Tigers fell out of both the STATS Top 25 poll and the Coaches Poll; TSU is receiving votes in both. Lane Clark drilled a 51-yard field goal with just over two minutes remaining to even the score at 10-10. Clark added a field goal in each extra period before the Panthers claimed the win on a one yard touchdown dive. Clark was named OVC Specialist of the Week going 3-for-3 in field goals (51, 36, 40); his 51-yard field goal was the sixth-longest in TSU history, as well as in the FCS in 2017. Tennessee State outgained UT Martin, 278-237. Patrick Smith caught three passes for 60 yards; moving him past Tyrone Butterfield (1997-98, 2,182 receiving yards) into sixth in career yards at TSU with 2,241. Chris Collins totaled ten stops in the contest and moved to ninth on the TSU career tackle list with 216, passing former Tigers Elliott Pilton (1990-91) and Lee Smith (1987-90) who finished with 210 and 206, respectively. Collins ranks second in the OVC and 30th in the FCS in tackles per game (9.4). Defensive tackle Terrance Summers registered career high in tackles (10) and solo stops (6). Justin North added eight tackles and had an interception. TSU ranks 10th nationally in total defense (263.0 yards/game allowed) and 11th in passing efficiency defense (102.45).
Eastern Kentucky: EKU suffered a 29-10 loss at Southeast Missouri State to move to 1-1 in conference play and 1-3 on the season. Quarterback Tim Boyle threw for 232 yards in the loss. Boyle tops the OVC in total offense (230.0 yards/game) and is 16th nationally in completions/game (22.25). Ryan Markush caught four passes for 122 yards and ranks 19th nationally in receiving yards/game (96.0). Punter Keith Wrzuszczak is fourth nationally in punting (45.2 yards/punt). Jeffrey Canady and Kobie Grace pace the Colonels defense with 35 and 32 tackles, respectively. Canady has 3.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks and three quarterback hurries. Grace leads EKU with 21 solo tackles. EKU is sixth nationally in kickoff returns (26.85 yards/return) and 10th in tackles-for-loss/game (4.0).
Last 10 Results:
2016 - Tennessee State 35, Eastern Kentucky 28
2015 - Eastern Kentucky 45, Tennessee State 21
2014 - Eastern Kentucky 56, Tennessee State 42
2013 - Eastern Kentucky 44, Tennessee State 0
2012 - Tennessee State 23, Eastern Kentucky 20
2011 - Eastern Kentucky 33, Tennessee State 22
2009 - Tennessee State 20, Eastern Kentucky 17
2008 - Tennessee State 34, Eastern Kentucky 20
2007 - Eastern Kentucky 49, Tennessee State 7
2006 - Eastern Kentucky 20, Tennessee State 3
Radio: 102.1 FM will carry the game live with Greg Pogue (play-by-play), Albert Dawson (analyst), Craig Ladd (Scoreboard) and Gary Dawson (sideline). Pregame will begin at 4:30 p.m. CT
OVCDN: Greg Stotelmyer will serve as play-by-play along with Jim Tirey who will provide analysis and sideline reporter Wes Chandler.
Head Coach Rod Reed
- On the Challenges of playing on the road at EKU
"We've been fortunate enough to win up there as a staff. It can be done. I think our kids are going to prepare well. We're going to prepare well as coaches. It's going to be a huge task, but we're up to it."
- On the play of the offense
"When you look at us and the way we've produced over the last couple games, there's a concern, but I have the utmost confidence in our offensive staff to try to resolve some issues that we're having over there. I think you'll see a different offense come Saturday."
- On the play of Michael Hughes
"Michael Hughes has come in the game in two games and driven the ball down the field for scores. We have a lot of confidence in Mike to do his job."
- On Eastern Kentucky
"Up front on the defensive side of the ball, they've done a pretty decent job. You see a bunch of rush yards and things of that nature, but they mix it up a lot. They put a lot of people in the box. It's going to be a challenge to try to run the ball on them. We've got to be able to get a hat on a hat, and we have to play some power football with these guys. Defensively, their numbers don't look all that impressive, but when you look at them play, they get around the football. Offensively, they can throw the ball around. They've got some guys that can stretch the field. They've got some big tight ends and big wide receivers, and then they've got some speed guys."
EKU Head Coach Mark Elder
- On last week's game
"First, I want to compliment SEMO. They did a great job. They beat us soundly, and they did a really nice job. I was really disappointed with our performance over the weekend. It was certainly not a good day for us by any stretch of the imagination. Offensively, outside of the first drive, we didn't really have any type of rhythm. We weren't able to run the ball at all. They did a tremendous job of stopping our running attack, and then we were not very efficient throwing the ball from the quarterback position. Obviously, the turnovers were a huge deal. We got killed by turnovers. If you're not finding rhythm and you turn the ball over a bunch, you're not going to be very successful."
- On the defense
"Our defense, we gave up some big plays. That was the disappointing part of the game. We gave up some big plays and allowed them to rush for almost 300 yards. We've got to do a better job of stopping the run. It's done and gone and it's behind us. We're moving on and we've got a great challenge this weekend."
- On facing TSU
"They're a really good team. They're a really talented team. Their defense is really, really good. They're good on all three levels. They're stout upfront and they've got some guys that are athletic and can move really well. They move their guys around a bunch as well. I think their two inside linebackers (Chris Collins and Justin North) are both really good football players. They're experienced and really good. Offensively, I think it starts with their quarterback, and I think he's electric. He's got a really strong arm and he makes pretty good decisions. He presents the major problem of him as a running threat. If guys are covered, he can really make you pay. This might be the best receiving corps in the conference."


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Richfield Reviews by Kerry Galbraith
Petco is located on 66th Street in Richfield, and is one of the most well known pet supply chain stores. I stopped in to Petco on a Tuesday afternoon with a short list of items I needed for my little terrier, Finley. Treats, a new toy, and some dental care items were on my list, and I found them all quickly and easily. Petco has a wide variety of items for every kind of pet, including mice, reptiles, ferrets, guinea pigs, dogs and cats, to name just a few. If you're looking for relatively low prices and wide variety, Petco is a great option. Also, it's fun to take a peek at the snoozing ferrets and nibbling guinea pigs while you shop.
Beyond the pet supplies, Petco also offers grooming services and training for your dog! A lot of my friends and family members have had good experiences using their puppy behavioral training and socialization services. They even offer behavioral tips for cat owners! In addition to training and grooming services, you'll find pet prescriptions, vaccinations and microchip ID services, heartworm testing, and deworming.
Petco aims to keep your pet healthy and happy. Whether you're looking for the best kind of bedding for your lizard, tooth cleaning treats for your dog, or a Halloween costume for your cat, Petco has you covered.


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American Office Solutions
It's the people at CNB.
"There's a level of trust we have with the people at CNB that makes the banking process simple and much more productive," says Brad McEldowney, President of American Office Solutions. We've built a great relationship with
County National Bank and I believe that's partly because they're local. They understand us and they share our commitment to support local businesses."


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Here are recent Sheriff's Department reports from San Juan Capistrano:
•Petty theft report. 8:20 a.m. 25900 block Calle Ricardo.
•Burglary report. 7:36 a.m. 32500 block Alipaz Street.
Suspicious person in vehicle. 2:22 a.m. 27100 block Calle Arroyo.
•Burglary alarm-audible. 11:54 p.m. 32100 block Cook Lane.
•Suspicious person/circumstances. 6:35 p.m. 26500 block Orangewood Road.
•Burglary report. 11:29 a.m. 32100 block Alipaz Street.
•Vandalism report. 7:46 a.m. 29300 block Cherrywood Lane.
•Suspicious person/circumstances. 2:22 p.m. 32100 block Paseo Carolina. A caller said two teenage boys were loitering and casing vehicles in the area.
•Suspicious person/circumstances. 1:34 a.m. 31500 block Via Dulcinea. A caller reported three male subjects carrying beer bottles on the trail behind the location.
•Disturbance-music or party. 7:34 p.m. Calle San Antonio and Avenida De La Vista. A caller said multiple subjects were drinking near the street corner.
•Citizen assist. 11:36 a.m. 31900 block Camino Capistrano. A woman asked deputies to check for a man holding a sign with racially, derogatory comments on it.


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We are primed and ready for our base coat, Mr. Demille!
We'd hoped to prime and do a base coat in one day, but, it was so darn humid today that the primer was still tacky to the touch several hours after we applied it and we opted to let it dry overnight.
We kind of just lay around and watched paint dry for part of the afternoon, before we decided it was hopeless.
I am a champion painter, but not particularly tidy about it.
Tomorrow will be a short day at the port. We're going in early to lay down a base coat of color, then off to Home Depot for flooring (omg! I have picked out my flooring!)
My life is so exciting these days, I spend all my time researching ADA compliant floor strips, and rubber molding.
Tomorrow I'll take you on a tour around the Crafted campus, show you some other vendor booths, and of course a shot or two of the H&O booth in progress.
Maybe we'll talk floor strips. It'll be exciting.


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My buddies, Frank and Mike, and I were finally able to get one of my additional servers up-and-running smoothly.
It is now helping to offload (effectively speeding up captures by 75%) some burden off the main server. It won't be long before we are able to "image" the remaining nine(9) servers I bought last year and get those up-and-running also.
Once that happens, we will most likely delegate the server resources as follows:
One(1) server dedicated to re-trying invalid and broken domains
Two(2) servers dedicated to re-freshing existing, good thumbnails
Seven(7) servers dedicated to helping clear the queue
If that is what we end up going with, I estimate that we can easily handle 2,500 new thumbnails per hour while simultaneously serving out cached thumbnails, re-trying broken thumbnails, and re-freshing existing thumbnails on a monthly basis. That's going to be quite impressive.
I think that should hold us for awhile, but eventually, we may modify the code to handle multiple instances on each server and that could yield 2-3 times the capacity on the same servers.
Needless to say, this is quite an expensive undertaking for me to be offering all of this for free, so I hope everyone enjoys the benefits and spreads the word to help make this worth my while! lol. If I become famous, then I have accomplished my goal.
At any rate, I'm sure you'll understand when I say that I won't be sending any more emails or updating anything else over the next month while I work on some "paying" projects to help pay these massive server bills! haha. I will, however, still check in daily to be sure the system is running smoothly.
To your success!


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OverviewCalcium is one of the most important minerals for the growth, maintenance, and reproduction of the human body. Bones, like other tissues in the body, are continually being re-formed and incorporate calcium into their structure. Calcium is essential for the formation of and maintenance of healthy teeth.
Review Date 8/19/2018
Updated by: Brent Wisse, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology & Nutrition, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.


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2008 Super Air SV 211. This boat has been used very lightly and is a TEAM edition. The team edition comes with perfect pass, ballast system, docking lights, heaters, spinning board racks, cover, bimini (custom over tower), and a premium sound system with tower speakers. This boat is serviced with a new impeller and ready to go for your 2015 season.
This boat has been sold - but keep checking back as our used inventory changes often!.
Brand: Correct Craft
Model: Super Air Nautique SV211
Color: Red/Black
Price: $40,000.00
Stock Number: 89315
Engine Make: PCM
Engine Model: 343 HP
Trailer Brand: VM Custom
Trailer Description:
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The first encounter with a sewing machine was at the age of 7. When I really picked up the sewing in 2007 I discovered my biggest passion. Since then I learned everything by trying and making allot of mistakes in the progress, because of that I know how hard it can be to get started with sewing and what problems a beginner can encounter.
In this workshop I will cover the basics of sewing, some handy tips and tricks to make it as easy as possible for yourself. Explain some basic materials and sewing foots.
I offer this workshop as a presentation (1 hour). If you have any questions or would like more information, please feel free to contact me.


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SEO Services
Search Engine Optimization- An Overview
Search engine optimization or SEO is an advanced technique used to enhance the visibility of a website by acquiring a higher rank on major search engines inlcuding Google, Yahoo!, Bing, etc. SEO allows your website to rise to the top of a web search result page "naturally" or "organically."
This technique is fully assorted with extensive techniques which generally include Keyword Research, HTML Coding, and many more. For your company to obtain a high Google rank – SEO and local SEO services have become a necessity. This process combines on-page and off-page optimization that will help your website to attain top positions on the leading search engines.
However, it requires expertise and knowledge to carry out effective SEO strategies as it is often a complicated process for promoting web pages in major search engines. Search Engine Optimization includes: HTML coding, back-link and inbound link website promoting, keyword analysis, tile tags and Meta tags and more. Undoubtedly, SEO is one of the most important tools of Internet marketing. So, you must enjoy the benefits of this technique which is practiced by Webmaster Technologies.
Webmaster Technologies- How they will work for you-
Webmaster Technologies utilizes top-notch and build excellent strategies for SEO services that will help you to boost up your online presence. Top ranking web pages will bring huge traffic and help in generating optimum sales and productivity.
Our experts create and submit press releases, blogs and articles to targeted directories to enhance the web ranking and increase traffic to your site. Utilizing high-quality link building, we focus on inbound links and back-links at the same time. Our services are so affordable that it will help you in getting higher ROI in return. Our experts consider all the factors that will enable your website to acquire global visibility with outstanding results, including: SEO copy writing, consulting, pay per click management, search engine submission, code optimization and various other services.
Our services are designed with the current Google Panda and Penguin Updates in mind. We offer a complete search engine optimization solution for online businesses to grow and expand their businesses. Webmaster Technologies' results-oriented approach and ethical SEO techniques are proven to provide your company with higher web visibility with optimal results.
Webmaster Technologies have designed services that are specifically customized to your websites' structure and your company's diverse needs. Contact one of our web experts for a customized package that will fit your needs today!


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The IOD Conference is getting closer
The IOD conference is getting closer, and folks are starting to blog some previews of the conference.
Curt Cotner has written about what you'll find regarding Data Studio at IOD (including a pdf highlighting key Data Studio sessions), while Philip Nelson has written about his session in a post here. And if you haven't registered yet, Vincent McBurney writes about a way of saving some money in the process, as well as some sessions and other offers for the conference.
There is one thing I'd like to suggest: If you are planning to blog before, during or after the conference, or for that matter post pictures to Flickr, videos to YouTube, bookmark pages related to the conference, etc., I'd like to propose that we all use a common IOD2008 tag to make it easy to find posts relevant to the conference. I've found this type of approach very helpful in the past in trying to stay up on everything going on at a conference.
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Capital Events Marketing Suggest Tips For Building A Successful Office
In the traditional model of business architecture, everything starts at the top and works its way down. Offices have always been built on this model and until recently, it was always thought to be the most effective style of management. The boss sets the stage and all levels underneath follow suit. Capital Events Marketing, however, feel there is perhaps a better way to build an office in which everyone feels empowered. Here, Sophinna Asif, the company's director offers tips on building a powerful office on this new vision of empowerment.
"Current thinking is that approaching working together from the bottom upwards gives everyone a sense of worth. With the older model, as you progress down the chain, there is a sense of futility." With this model, every member of the office feels like their ideas are valued and that their opinions are worth something. It helps them feel a greater sense of belonging which fosters a sense of loyalty to the office and to the company which the office is part of.
Sophinna Asif says that Capital Events Marketing builds office "where every member has a voice and each one is able to step up and fill a void where needed. Each member is groomed to be a leader and in his or her own right is an entrepreneur. We encourage our office to understand the role of leadership because from time to time, each of them may be called upon to head a project. Our office are comprised of entrepreneurs who have a vision and are continually working towards a goal." She goes on to say that the old model upon which office were built just doesn't work with this philosophy.
It is also important to have office members understand that they all can't be leaders at all times. Ego is good up to a certain point but a strong office is built of members who know how to take a backseat if necessary. There will come a time for each to take the reins but there are times when they need to take direction as well. Office work together for a common good and one weak link can stop progress dead in its tracks.
When building an office, it is vital to foster a sense of worth in each member so that they feel as though they are valued. Their opinions count, their voices need to be heard and they need to be willing to lead or to follow for the benefit of the group. Capital Events Marketing has built a powerful office based on this model and can tell you from experience, it works!


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I've been holding on to these Pringles cans just waiting to turn them into something. I finally got the idea to use them for my grandkid's treat cans for Halloween this year.
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Die Cuttin' Divas - anything goes
LEJ Designs - anything goes
Party Time Tuesdays -anything goes
The Ribbon Carousel - Fall/Halloween
Through The Craftroom Door - anything goes
Little Scrap Pieces - Fun Friday Linky Party
Creative Moments - Anything goes/Halloween
Divas by Design - use orange
Fab & Funky - Halloween
Flutter By Wednesday - any winged creatures
Little Red Wagon - Halloween
Ruby's Rainbow - Halloween/Halloween colors
Scrapper's Delights - Halloween
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In The Community
When a disaster, such as fire or flood, strikes your property, be sure to hire the right people to restore it.
The holiday season is a great time to enjoy the company of your loved ones.
While Thanksgiving is a special holiday for family and friends, it does pose some dangers to your pets.
October 7-13 is National Fire Prevention Week, which is sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) each year.
Just like your clothes, your washer and dryer are items that require periodic cleaning, though not that often.
The thought of a home intrusion or burglary is something that would make anyone's skin crawl.


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Yoga: A Natural Prescription
The focus of my work is helping others create a healthy balance in their day-to -day life. And yes, I personally struggle with the same stress, pressure, and "not having enough time in the day to squeeze it all in" as everyone else. The day-to-day wear and tear of our demanding lifestyles takes its toll on all of us. Our bodies can put up with it only for so long until our stress manifests as a physical or emotional problem.
One of the first steps in managing stress is to become aware of it. How many times at the end of the day do you sit back and think about how you felt during the day? Did you feel rushed? Tired? Angry? Over-whelmed? Frustrated? Just plain cranky? Recognizing your feelings is a huge step on the path to controlling them. Learning to use yoga, breathing, and meditation as remedies helps me stay in balance avoiding stress and all its negative side effects. If you learn how to incorporate these practices into your life, they can give your body the opportunity to perform as the amazing machine that it is.
History of yoga
Yoga is thought to be around 5,000 years old. The ancient Indian language of Sanskrit defines the word Yoga as meaning to "join up" or to "yoke." It is this yoking or union of the body, mind, and spirit that brings us closer to our own true nature. Yoga came to the western world in the 1960s. It has gained increasing popularity, especially in the past decade. According to Yoga Journal, 15 million people practice yoga in America today. The benefits of this ancient practice explained below reflect why the wave of enthusiasm has arrived.
More than the mat
The five main principles of hatha yoga are proper relaxation, exercise and breathing, diet, positive thinking, and meditation. In the practice of yoga, you become more aware of your body and more in touch physically and emotionally. It involves simple things, such as noticing how you hold your body's posture or what you ate and how it made you feel. It becomes a holistic way of caring for your body and enhances a feeling of well-being and self-esteem. It is a discipline that teaches concentration, encouraging the mind to focus on one thing and thus bringing a greater sense of clarity. A master of yoga, B.K.S. Iyengar says, "The light that yoga sheds on life is something special. It is transformative. It does not change the way we see things; it transforms the person who sees. It brings knowledge and elevates it to wisdom."
For me, yoga is much more than the time spent on my mat. It is about "living" my yoga, which means incorporating these principles into my everyday life and experiences. It is the linking, the "yoking" of body and mind, allowing me to connect with the divine spark inside me, letting me flow with the spirit of God. Then I am truly practicing yoga.
What is Hatha Yoga?
Although there are many different styles of yoga, nearly all styles grow from similar roots grounded in Hatha yoga. In Sanskrit "HA" means sun and "THA" means moon. Hatha represents the duality in life, such as ying and yang or darkness and light. Hatha is the yoga of balancing these opposing forces. It is the yoga of physical well being. Hatha yoga uses postures, breathing, and meditation to purify the mind, body, and spirit.
Communion with spirit
In my personal practice, the physical yoga asana (posture) leads me to a quiet, still space where a communion with spirit is easier. For me, this is the true essence of yoga. It is an interconnectedness that gives my body permission to be in a state of freedom. It is a true well-being, a state of healing. Making this connection fills me up. It gives me more than energy; it generates a steadiness for maneuvering the shallow and deep, the rocky and smooth, the fast and slow currents of this river called life.


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Fandom: CWRPS
Pairing: Jared/Jensen
Rating: NC-17
Warnings: public sex, consensual voyeurism
Word count: 4010
A/N: Written for hybridshade's prompt expect the unexpected for the Fall 2013 round of salt_burn_porn. Because I have decided that there aren't enough sex club stories out there.
Summary: Every time that Jensen thinks he's done being surprised by his boyfriend's kinks, Jared does something like this. Not that Jensen's complaining.
Jensen had learned never to expect the obvious of Jared.
Jensen's boyfriend was a study in contrasts. He was built like a Greek god but he cried at movies when animals got hurt. He wouldn't hurt a fly but wasn't afraid to beat the living crap out of the bunch of homophobes that ambushed them on the way home one night. He went to college on a football scholarship and was strong enough to bench press Jensen but he made his living as a very successful computer programmer.
Jared was a larger than life, goofy ball of sunshine who believed the best of everybody and was liked by pretty much anyone he'd ever met. They knew that he pretty much worshipped the ground that Jensen walked on and was a ridiculously affectionate boyfriend who liked cuddling on the couch and holding hands at the movies and sending Jensen 'I love you' texts for no reason at all.
What they didn't know - because they didn't understand Jared the way Jensen did - was that, in addition to being a fan of G-rated romance, Jared was also a seriously kinky fucker.
And so, Jensen was discovering, was Jensen.
"Oh, Luuuucy!" Jensen called as he walked into the house. "I'm home from the club!"
Jared appeared in the doorway of the kitchen with a great beaming grin. "Ricky!" he warbled, in a truly horrific impersonation of Lucille Ball. Jensen had barely dropped his briefcase on the floor before he found himself wrapped up in two hundred pounds of overly excited boyfriend. "I missed you!"
"Clearly," Jensen said, although it was hard to manage an appropriately dry tone when Jared was backing him against the door with single-minded intent.
The kiss was affectionate and playful, but with a darker edge of anticipation that made Jensen's stomach flip. This was not a 'welcome home' kiss. Or a 'let's watch movies tonight' kiss. Or even an 'I'm going to fuck you against the door' kiss.
This was an 'I'm going to do terrible things to you and you're going to love it' kiss.
Fuck yeah.
"Mmm," Jared said, as he detached himself with a decidedly pleased grin. "We're going out," he said, confirming Jensen's suspicions.
Jensen raised an eyebrow at him, because it never did to let Jared win that easily. "That's news to me. Where?"
Jared just smirked. Which, really, was all the answer Jensen needed. "Get changed," Jared said, giving Jensen a gentle shove in the direction of the staircase. "Something comfortable."
"And easy to take off?" Jensen guessed, with a smirk of his own.
"Making your ass look good wouldn't hurt either," Jared agreed. He was dressed in a casual pair of jeans and a snug t-shirt that made Jensen want to trace the lines of his abs straight through it. "Go. I'll put your stuff in the office."
"Sir, yes sir," Jensen said. He reached out and tweaked one of Jared's nipples before booking it up the stairs to the sound of Jared's startled yelp.
"Jerk!" Jared yelled after him, and Jensen laughed.
"You've got all night to make up for it!" Jensen called back and didn't need to look over his shoulder to know the fire that would be sparking in Jared's eyes in response. He bit his lip, feeling his own libido rise in response.
It was going to be a good night. Whatever Jared had planned.
To Jensen's surprise and slight disappointment, the beginning of their evening wasn't anything out of the ordinary. They went to a pizza place round the corner where Jared ate enough for four people and Jensen shamelessly indulged in a chocolate milkshake. After they'd eaten, Jared drove them down to the waterfront, and they wandered aimlessly for a while, chatting about nothing much while their food settled.
As they were heading back up towards the car, Jensen felt Jared's hand slide down and mould itself to the curve of his ass. It was remarkably unsubtle.
"Fucker," Jensen said, jostling Jared with his hip. "Knock it off."
Jared made a face at him. "You're no fun."
"I'm not letting you get frisky in public," Jensen corrected.
"No?" Jared asked, with an overdone innocence that put Jensen immediately on alert. "You're not going to like where we're going next, then."
"If you get me arrested tonight-"
"As if I would." Jared's hand went to Jensen's waist instead and Jensen settled into his side, more than used to Jared's love of the more innocent sorts of PDAs. "You trust me?"
"Not when you ask," Jensen said, but they both knew he was lying. He offered Jared a challenging grin. "Do your worst."
Jared's answering smile was pleased and hungry. "Oh," he said, as they reached the parking lot. "I'll do much better than that."
The building that Jared took them to was some kind of club, Jensen could tell, but understated and suspiciously lacking in people lining up to get in.
"Members only," Jared said, when Jensen asked him about it. He held up a black card.
"You've never brought me before," Jensen said, doing his best not to make it sound like an accusation.
Jared shrugged. "Haven't been here in years. I borrowed the card from a friend. If you like it, we'll see about getting one of our own."
Well. That was cryptic. "Do I want to know?" Jensen asked.
"I hope so," Jared said as they reached the door. "Because you're about to find out."
The doors opened onto a large, somewhat dimly lit room, decorated in a wash of dark blues and silvers. There was music playing, some instrumental thing with a thick, heavy bass line, but it was much quieter than any club that Jensen had ever been in before. A touch of Jared's hand on Jensen's shoulder propelled him forwards and he stepped through the front room into the club proper.
And promptly froze in his tracks, hardly able to believe what he was seeing.
It was a… sex club, Jensen guessed, but not a dungeon with whips and chains and St. Andrew's Crosses everywhere. It was a well-furnished place with thick carpets and an abundance of couches and oversized chairs dotting the floor. What it did have were people, in pairs and threes and groups large enough for a bowling team, engaged in a truly staggering variety of sexual acts.
Jensen's eyes skipped from a pair of girls kissing around some guy's erect cock to a guy with his arms tied behind his back who was getting fucked by a girl wearing a strap-on to two guys going at it over the back of a couch while the two people on the couch watched with interest. The air was thick with moans and hungry growls and the slap of skin on skin, and Jensen swallowed hard.
Jared always did manage to surprise him.
Jensen felt the heat of Jared's skin as Jared stepped in close, molding his front against Jensen's back in a way that, while not technically inappropriate in public, was pushing that envelope pretty damn hard.
Not that it mattered around here, Jensen figured.
"Okay?" Jared asked.
"Jared?" Jensen said in lieu of a response, still looking around with a feeling that wasn't quite trepidation rising up inside him. "What is this place?"
"It's a club," Jared said, his teeth grazing Jensen's ear as he leaned in close. Jensen absolutely didn't shiver. "That caters to the interests of a very… specific clientele."
"I can see that," Jensen said, just a little breathlessly. He thought about the implications. "And we're part of that clientele?"
There was a momentary pause and, when Jared spoke again, it was with a warm concern that Jensen appreciated more than he cared to admit. "We don't have to be," Jared said, and Jensen could tell he meant it, no censure or chiding disappointment. "We can go if you want."
"No," Jensen said, because Jared had never steered him wrong before. And this might have been pretty fucking unexpected, but Jensen was honest enough with himself to admit that there was a fair amount of excitement mixed in with the nervousness. "I want to stay."
He felt Jared smile against the side of his face. "Good."
A guy a few years younger than Jared who was wearing nothing but an oversized shirt walked past and eyed Jensen up and down with an open appreciation that made Jensen's face flame.
He reached back with one hand to grip the curve of Jared's hip and tilted his head slightly to let Jared catch the edge of his slightly shaky smile. "You might want to buy me a drink first, though."
Jared's pleased chuckle rumbled against Jensen's back. "That, I can do. Come on."
Jared pulled away, catching Jensen's hand as he led the way towards the bar. The grip was at once comforting and proprietary; looking at the way interested eyes followed their progress across the floor, Jensen had to be glad of both.
The bar was surprisingly well stocked considering that most people looked far too distracted to care much about what they were drinking. Jared got Jensen a whiskey that felt like silk rolling down his throat and they leaned up against the bar for a time, watching the goings on.
"We can stick to watching for tonight," Jared offered quietly. Jensen really wasn't used to being in a club where it was possible to hear a damn thing over the music. "People do that all the time."
"Kinky," Jensen said, with a passingly good attempt at a deadpan.
Jared grinned. "Like you haven't been enjoying the view." He nudged Jensen's face towards the massive daisy chain Jensen had been watching earlier. "Watching's part of the fun, too."
"You'd rather be watched though," Jensen guessed.
"I'd rather be watched with you," Jared corrected. His hand landed on Jensen's thigh, warm and possessive. "Make everyone so fucking jealous, knowing they can look but they can't touch. You can always feel their eyes," he continued, his voice dropping into the low register that never failed to made Jensen's pulse jump. "Trailing like fingertips over your skin. Hungry. Needy. Grateful. They'll make your blood boil, Jensen, and that's before I get my hands all over you."
"What-" Jensen cleared his throat around the sudden sharp pulse of arousal. "What did you have in mind?"
"I want to fuck you," Jared said, and Jensen's breath hitched. "Strip you out of your clothes and pin you to the floor and make everyone watch while I make you beg."
Jensen swallowed. "So, nothing too hardcore for my first time, huh?"
Jared pressed a hot, openmouthed kiss to the corner of Jensen's mouth. "You can take it. No toys, no restraints. Just you and me and an appreciative audience."
Christ. Breathing around his nerves, Jensen turned his head so that he could meet Jared's kiss head on. "Okay," he said when they drew apart. There was a question in Jared's eyes and Jensen mustered up a challenging smile. "Let's go put on a show."
Jared's eyes went dark. "Finish your drink," he ordered, and Jensen obeyed without thinking about it. It rolled smooth and heady down his throat, adding to the light buzz that he already had going. Jared got him out of his seat and settled a hand at the small of his back. "Come on."
Jensen didn't bother trying not to stare while Jared threaded them through the people scattered across the floor; that was the whole point, right? Slick skin and swollen mouths shone under the lights and Jensen felt his pulse ratchet up even further, knowing that he was about to join them.
"Here good?" Jared asked, stopping next to a mass of large pillows. He waited for Jensen's nod before pulling Jensen close, hands firm on Jensen's hips as he bent in for a kiss.
Jensen accepted the kiss gratefully, letting his own hands sneak under the hem of Jared's shirt and flatten against the firm muscles underneath. The sounds of sex were loud in his ears and he shut his eyes, focusing on the feel of Jared here, solid against him to keep the nerves from crowding out the desire. He did want this, even if he'd never suspected it of himself. He was counting on Jared to lead him through it.
Busy drowning in the heady taste of whisky and Jared, Jensen hardly noticed when Jared's hands slipped beneath the loose waistband of his jeans and curled around his ass. Jared made a surprised, please noise when he realized that Jensen hadn't bothered with underwear and his fingers dug in hard, hard enough to make Jensen whimper.
"So fucking hot, Jensen," Jared breathed, shifting away from Jensen's mouth to trail kisses down the length of his neck. "Jesus."
"Back at you," Jensen managed, inching Jared's shirt up to reveal that golden skin to the air. Jared pulled back far enough to let Jensen pull it off him, then went right back to what he'd been doing, teeth scraping the skin just hard enough to make Jensen hiss.
One of Jared's big fingers dipped into the crease of Jensen's buttocks, teasing at his hole without pressing in. There was hardly enough room for him to work, the width of his wrists tugging at Jensen's waistband and leaving Jensen breathless.
"Take 'em off," Jensen said into Jared's ear. "Want you to," he added, when Jared hesitated. "No pussying out on me now."
Jared's hands withdrew and Jensen bit back a wordless protest. They settled instead on Jensen's hips and Jensen let his own hands fist in Jared's hair while Jared worked his belt open, eased down the zip on his jeans. Jensen was wearing one of his oldest, most comfortably worn pairs of jeans; the denim was so soft that they slipped down immediately, catching at his knees.
The air was warm where it hit Jensen's newly bared skin, but that didn't stop him from shivering.
"I gotcha," Jared soothed. He sucked one final mark into Jensen's neck before pulling back to work Jensen's jeans the rest of the way off. Jensen clung to Jared's bare shoulders as he lifted on leg and then the other, letting Jared strip him of pants, socks and boots. His cock was heavy, more than half-hard with anticipation and the feeling of Jared's hands on him, and Jensen found himself glad that it was hidden by the crush of his and Jared's bodies against each other.
"Fucking gorgeous," Jared said. Slowly, broadcasting every move, he eased Jensen down to the floor, spreading him out across the pillows and following him down. The fabric of his jeans was rough against the sensitive skin of Jensen's thighs and Jensen decided that it was high time he did something about that.
Jared was happy to help and, between them, they had him stripped to the skin in no time; clothes and shoes in a haphazard puddle on the floor.
"You're overdressed," Jared said, plucking at the sleeve of Jensen's Henley.
"What you gonna do about it?" Jensen wanted to know.
Jared's answering grin was wicked. "Nothing." His hands drifted under Jensen's ass, ghosting across the skin. "You're going to take it off while I make you squirm."
"Lazy," Jensen started, only to lose the plot partway through when Jared's fingers vanished and returned slicked with the lube Jared had rescued from his pants. Jared wasted no time in giving Jensen one finger, pressing in steadily while Jensen's body shuddered and surrendered.
Jared was still grinning. "Shirt," he said. It wasn't a request.
Swearing under his breath, Jensen struggled to get his shirt off, hampered by the sparks of pleasure that Jared's fingers were skittering up and down his spine. Someone was moaning and it took Jensen a moment to realize that it was him, loud enough to attract attention.
"That's it," Jared said, sounding pleased. He was giving Jensen three now, twisting and stretching in exactly the right way to make Jensen fall apart. "Let them hear you."
Jensen stiffened at the reminder, but Jared's free hand came up to tease one of his nipples and Jensen was too busy arching into that touch to let the thought linger long. Jensen drove his hips into the press of Jared's hand, trying to get him to go faster.
"Not fucking you till you get that shirt off," Jared said, laughter in his voice.
Jensen narrowed his eyes at him. Jared grinned back sunnily, as though his heavy cock wasn't twitching against Jensen's leg. Gritting his teeth, Jensen managed to yank off his shirt and flung it aside, not thinking of anything but his need to get Jared inside him.
"Hurry up," he said, in the tone of voice that meant he wasn't above knocking Jared out and taking his own pleasure if Jared didn't get with the program. He'd done it before.
Luckily for Jared, he knew better than to deny Jensen when he was in this state. He pulled his fingers free and helped Jensen roll onto his front, hitching his hips up and shoving Jensen's face down into the pillows.
Jared's hot fingers spread Jensen's cheeks, his cock pressing hard and ready against sensitive skin and Jensen fought the urge to shove back, to take Jared to the hilt until he fucking choked.
"Jensen," Jared said, a devotion and a warning. He slammed in hard and Jensen let out a throttled yell, digging his hands into the pillows to anchor himself. Jared immediately set up a punishing rhythm, giving Jensen everything he could take and demanding more. His cock was a hot, unyielding presence inside him; Jensen could feel his insides trying to adjust to that massive length and failing, giving him the slight edge of pain that he couldn't avoid when it came to sex with Jared. Jensen gritted his teeth against the burn and tilted his hips higher, loving every minute of it.
"Jensen," Jared said, his voice distorted by desire. "Jensen, look up."
It took Jensen several long, pleasure-addled moments to figure out what Jared was asking of him and he hesitated only briefly before lifting his head from his nest of pillows and blinking into the low light.
Eyes. Hungry, greedy eyes. Watching Jensen writhe and moan on the floor while Jared pumped into him, big hands leaving bruises on Jensen's hips and hair hanging damp and wild around his face. A man, there, staring at Jensen over the back of his own partner like he wished Jensen was the one he had pinned and crying on his cock. A woman in a blue dress who had her hand between her legs, so close that Jensen could smell the dark musk of her arousal. A straight couple - the woman splayed naked on the man's lap as he played with her tits - that smiled, shark like, at Jensen when a particularly deep thrust from Jared made him moan, helpless and overwhelmed.
"Look at them, Jensen," Jared said above him, balls slapping against Jensen's ass with every thrust. "Look at what you're doing to them, so strung out and needy like something out of their dreams. They want me to make you scream, to pull out and come all over your back, to make you lose it and lick up the mess. They want to see you get fucking used. You're making their night, babe."
"Jared," Jensen moaned, letting his eyes squeeze shut even though he couldn't rid himself of the awareness of who was out there, the weight of that attention. It made him dizzy with arousal. Jensen's cock was rock hard and dripping, nudging against the pillows with every one of Jared's thrusts, not enough, never enough. There were tears rolling down his cheeks. He whined, wanting Jared's cock in his mouth, wanting Jared's cock to keep pounding his ass, wanting this never to end.
"Fuck, Jensen," Jared said. He sounded nearly as wrecked as Jensen felt. "Love you so fucking much."
Somehow, Jensen mustered up the energy to twist around to glare into Jared's flushed face. "Then stop fucking teasing!"
Jared's answering chuckle was dark and thick as honey. Jensen saw the woman in the blue dress buck hard into her own hand at the sound, her face twisting with open ecstasy as her orgasm hit.
"Fuck," Jensen breathed, not turned on by her but by her reaction. Her reaction to Jared. Jared, who was Jensen's and everybody here knew it. Could see the way Jensen owned him in every flex of Jared's hips, in every hissed out pant the tightness of Jensen's pliant body wrung from him.
Jensen bucked back into Jared's next thrust, tightening inner muscles just to hear the shaky breath that Jared always made when he did that.
"Come on," he said, with the slow, taunting smile that usually got him pinned against the nearest flat surface when they were at home. "Make 'em see what they're missing."
"Jesus fuck, Jensen," Jared gritted. His grip on Jensen's hips tightened and Jensen howled when Jared lifted him off the floor and onto his lap, impaling him on his cock at just the right angle to make Jensen see stars. Jensen's cock bobbed obscenely as Jared pumped up into him, Jared's strong arms pulling Jensen down into every thrust. A man bent over the arm of a nearby couch licked his lips.
Jensen couldn't do much more than moan, his hands clenching onto Jared's forearms to keep himself upright and his thighs spread far enough over Jared's lap to make his muscles burn. He was flushed, tender, helpless, pinned under a room full of eyes. Jensen kept his own eyes open so that he could watch them watch him, watch them.
"Come on, Jensen," Jared said, and his hand slid down to wrap around Jensen's cock. He hooked his chin over Jensen's shoulder so that he could watch the red head of Jensen's cock sliding through the tunnel of his fingers. "Give it up for me, babe. Wanna see you too."
Jared's grip tightened just as his cock brushed against Jensen's prostate and Jensen was gone; he sobbed brokenly as his cock spurted, slicking Jared's hand and making the glide of skin on skin smooth and noisy. The steady pace of Jared's hips fell apart and Jensen lolled like a rag doll as Jared pounded in him, head buzzing and ass aching pleasantly.
Jared sank his teeth into Jensen's shoulder as he came, arms holding Jensen rock steady even as Jensen thrashed with the burst of not-pain. A trickle of liquid that could have been sweat and could have been blood rolled down Jensen's chest and he whimpered, feeling used and filthy and fucking fantastic.
They stayed there for a long moment, a frozen tableau.
Jared was panting harshly, body trembling with the aftershock. "That-" he said, swallowing heavy gulps of air.
"Was amazing," Jensen finished. He shifted, making a face at the wet squelch of come as Jared pulled out, but he was too blissed out to care any more than that. Carefully, he twisted round until he was straddling Jared's lap chest-to-chest. His face burned with the knowledge that his sore, dripping ass was on open display, that anyone who wanted to could see Jared's come leaking out of him and know that Jensen had begged for it. But the embarrassment - stronger now that he wasn't drowning in the dirty-hot-wrong of the whole situation - was worth it to be able to catch Jared's face between his hands and pull him into a kiss that was deep and far sweeter than he figured usually came after a vigorous round of public sex. Not that he fucking cared.
"Jensen," Jared breathed against his lips. He pulled back and his expression was happy, fucked-out, awestruck. "You're amazing. Never expected-"
"Me neither," Jensen said. He wrapped his arms around Jared's neck, smiling when he caught a girl in a collar giving him an enthusiastic thumbs up over Jared's shoulder. "That's the best part."
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I was recently had the chance to go to in Waterbury. This past summer, I was visiting with family in Vermont, and while I was there, I had Headytopper for the first time. Well, it was a revelation. It changed how I perceived the use of hops in beer, as this was the first time I really "got it" when they talked about all the layers of flavor you can get with your hoping. What also was interesting was to see my wife's reaction. When she tried it she said, "wow, that is really hoppy, but you can actually drink it." This from a devoted malt disciple. So, when I went back to Vermont, I was hoping to get my hands on some more, and was successful.
Appearance: light orange color, low carbonation, very cloudy, it looks like a German hefeweizen.
Aroma: Hops aroma, spicy, herbal, with citrus and tropical fruits (banana, mango), and a low level of pine in the background. Smells very fruity.
Taste: Spicy hops at the front, with some fruit coming right after. It has a nice, piney aftertaste. There is also some apple and pear on the back, with a touch of banana. It is a touch tart, quite dry. Pleasing bitterness hangs on and on.
Critique: First off, it says to drink it out of the can on the can, and well, outside of it being hard to appreciate the nose, it may be good advice. This is just an ugly beer. Murky and cloudy, it kinda looks like very fresh homebrew before the yeast has dropped, which is probably pretty close to what it is. However, once you get past that, you got a real gem. Just layer on layer of hoppiness, from the nose to the tongue to the back of the palate. It is more then your typical citrusy/piney hops though. There is more depth here, with woody and herbal flavors, and some apple flavors as well. I get an initial sweetness when it first hits the tongue, but there is a bracing bitterness and dryness to the beer. Subtle it is not, balanced it is not, but damn tasty it is.
It it interesting in I had this beer right after the Cant Dog from Marshall's Wharf. This beer is more spicy and herbal on the nose, the citrus and fruit flavors are more on the back, as is the pine. It is actually more bitter as well then the Cant Dog, which maybe related to the slight tartness I get from this beer. The Cant dog was far more carbonated, so I don't think it was the bite from the carbonation, but there was much more yeast in this I think, so that may have been it. I also believe there are some esters from the yeast, as the apple/pear flavors I don't usually get from hops, but I do from English yeasts, and this strain is an English strain. This is the best Double IPA I have ever had, but I have not had any West Coast DIPA's such as Pliny the Elder. It is really easy to drink, which at 8%, is a scary thing. Seek it out if you can, it is worth it if you like big, over the top IPA's.
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