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SHERWOOD SHORES, TX -- After nearly six hours, the search for a missing man at Lake Texoma has been called off. Park rangers say they do believe the man has drowned.
They will begin dragging the lake again tomorrow, but now, their focus is on recovering the man's body.
Just before 3:00, Wednesday afternoon, a man was swimming near his boat near Sherwood Shores, just east of the Willis bridge.
BJ Parkey with the Army Corp. of Engineers says the man started to struggle, so his wife took action.
Amanda Richardson says she saw it all happen.
"Several life jackets. Then, she got down to what I figured was the bottom of the pile, had an orange one and started waving it in the air, and my husband and I decided 911 needed to be called," Richardson said.
The man was not able to get to any of the life jackets that were thrown to him.
"He was just bobbing. Wasn't waving his arms or anything, just bobbing. And the next thing we know he wasn't bobbing no more," said Richardson.
Richardson says it all took place in no more than ten minutes.
The Army Corps. of Engineers, the Texas Lake Patrol, Sherwood Shores and Gordonville Volunteer Fire Departments and the Denison dive team began searching the 15 foot deep area for about six hours.
They called off the search at dark.
Game Warden, Dale Moses, says the dive team thought they may have seen the man's body on sonar, but so far have not had any luck.


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Fast becoming popular among seasoned travelers, heritage tours let people explore their own culture and history, or that of someone else. In this episode, Harlem Heritage Tours, started by lifelong Harlem resident Neal Shoemaker, affords George Bauer the opportunity to spend some time getting to know the famous New York City neighborhood. Also in this episode: George highlights 10 of the world's best golf courses, as selected by Travel + Leisure Golf editor-in-chief John Atwood.
Visit the Website: www.theseasonedtraveler.com
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The Oakland Press (http://www.theoaklandpress.com)
Thursday, June 12, 2014
ORION TWP. >> As of Thursday afternoon, 50 people had commented on a tribute page for Raphael "Ray" Flajole, an Orion Township dentist who died in a tragic accident Sunday in Texas. Described as a "much loved husband" and "good man," many of the respondents were patients of his, family members and friends.
Flajole died when he was hit by a reckless driver as he was walking on the beach with his family in Galveston, Texas. He was in the city to celebrate his brother, Rev. John Paul Flajole's, 50th anniversary as a priest.
Flajole, who was 62, was a dentist in the Orion area for 37 years and had a practice on Baldwin Road. He and his wife, Carol, had four daughters and four granddaughters.
"Our family is deeply saddened to hear of Dr. Flajole's passing," wrote the Lauka family of Oxford. "He was a wonderful person, and I actually looked forward to going to the dentist because of his personality and great sense of humor. Our deepest sympathies are with all his family and friends; he will be greatly missed."
According to his obituary, Flajole took great pride in providing honest and excellent dental care to make sure that everyone had "nice choppers." He enjoyed golfing, running, drinking craft beer with his buddies and sailboat racing. He also was known for telling stories, sharing trivia and "corny" jokes.
"We are so very sad to hear of Dr. Flajole's untimely passing," wrote the Corrker family. "Our family has been blessed by his gentle kindness and compassion for 28 years. A great man, he will be greatly missed ... along with his bad jokes."
The funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 14, at St. Joseph Catholic Church at 715 N. Lapeer Road in Orion Township. A visitation will precede at 10 a.m. and a luncheon will follow the service. The family also will have visitation from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday with prayers of the rosary at 7 p.m. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home at 111 E. Flint St. in Lake Orion.
Besides his wife, Flajole is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Rachel and Jeff Ridley, Emily Flajole, Julia and Phil Thomas and Molly Flajole; grandchildren Liam and Evan Ridley, Aiden and Abigail Thomas; brothers Fr. John Paul Flajole and Pierre Flajole; sister Mary Flajole and sister-in-law Jewell Flajole. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Delphine and Paul Flajole, and his brother, Michael Flajole.


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Linux Firewalls 91
|Linux Firewalls
|Michael Rash
|No Starch Press
|David Martinjak
|Linux Firewalls discusses the technical details of the iptables firewall and the Netfilter framework that are built into the Linux kernel.
Packet filtering was followed by port scan detection. When I first started using GNU/Linux, one application in my toolbox was PortSentry. PortSentry was designed to counter-act port scans, and minimized the amount of information that could be discovered from a scan. I lost track of PortSentry for some reason, but was glad to have almost re-discovered it in a new form. PSAD is the Port Scan Attack Detector and was developed by the book's author, Michael Rash, along with contributions from the open source community.
PSAD was created as a lightweight network intrusion detection component. The book explained how PSAD can quickly react to port scans by analyzing iptables log entries; and effectively reduce the surface area exposed to the attacker. The differences between PSAD and PortSentry were also enumerated, which showed several advantages for using PSAD.
Linux Firewalls did a fantastic job of detailing how to install and configure PSAD. This seems to be par for the course with No Starch Press as each book I have read from them was meticulous with regards to installation and configuration specifics. Additionally, the topics of installing and configuring the book's other two main applications, fwsnort and fwknop, were also properly addressed.
I don't want to give away too much of the material in Linux Firewalls; so I will just say that the chapters on fwsnort, fwknop, and log visualization were all on par with the earlier sections of the book. The information did not let up at any point — there were useful examples and details throughout each chapter. Additionally, there was a good amount of consistency with regard to how the chapters progressed, and the type of information that was presented along the way. All together, Linux Firewalls was an impressive read.
There were no real disappointments with this book. The reading did get a bit tedious at times with regard to configuration specifics, but it was only due to the depth of helpful explanation. Had I been working with the applications while reading (instead of just reading), the content would have been much more relevant. In the end, however, the variety resulted in a rather impressive and enjoyable book. The coverage of psad, fwsnort, and fwknop were welcomed additions. Each of the central topics were thoroughly explained in an informative, yet engaging manner. Essentially, I did not want to stop reading.
The netfilter/iptables software is licensed under the GNU General Public License, and can be found at http://netfilter.org. The psad, fwsnort, and fwknop applications are licensed under the GNU General Public License Version 2, and can be downloaded from http://cipherdyne.org.
The publisher hosts a Web page which contains an online copy of the table of contents, portions of reviews, links to purchase the electronic and print versions of the book, and a sample chapter ("Chapter 10: Deploying fwsnort") in PDF format.
David Martinjak is a programmer, GNU/Linux addict, and the director of 2600 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He can be reached at email@example.com.
You can purchase Linux Firewalls from amazon.com. Slashdot welcomes readers' book reviews -- to see your own review here, read the book review guidelines, then visit the submission page.


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1) I am a woman.
2) I am a registered Republican.
3) I voted for Barack Obama.
Three Reasons I Did Not Vote for John McCain:
1) To recycle a term from the last election cycle, the man is a flip-flopper. Laws and acts that he helped write, he now says he wouldn't vote for. Of course, he has every right to change his mind. But the thing is, these were good things he did! These were the things that got him labeled a "maverick." But now that they can too closely align him with congressional liberals, he's singing a new song. I don't care if my president is wrong sometimes. We're all wrong sometimes. I just want him to be man enough to stand up and stand by his words and his actions.
2) The economy is awful. You know it. I know it. My uncle is a plumber in New York. I asked how much money he made. He told me if he tells me, I can't tell anyone. So I can't tell you. But I can tell you that Joe the Plumber is probably dipping his plunger into something besides toilets if he's making the kind of money that would earn him higher taxes under Obama's plan. Under Obama's tax plan, the only people who get taxed more are the ones making more than $250,000 a year. That's a lot of plumbing. Lets say you make, oh, $38,000 a year. Under Obama, you're going to pay $892 less in taxes. Under McCain, you'll be paying $113 less. Yup. See for yourselves. It's all over the internets. Lots of people are concerned that while McCain wants to cut estate tax, Obama wants to raise it. That's true. On estates worth more than $3.5 million. How many $3.5 million homes do we have in New Mexico? Heck, how many $3.5 million homes do we have in America? And, assuming you have a $3.5 million home, you probably have more money that all the people who don't. Which means that you should pay more taxes. Why, you ask? Well, my wealthy estate-owning friend, because taxes are supposed to be a percentage, not a straight cut down the line.
3) Sarah Palin.


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BUDGET BITES: Lunch deals down by the river
Downtown is one of the most happening lunch spots in the area. You'll see all sorts of local movers and shakers – and occasionally even a movie star – walking around the central business district on any given day.
Besides witnessing the daily who's who of Wilmington, there are all sorts of reasons make downtown your midday meal destination. First of all, the riverfront, historic buildings and brick streets give lunch a beautiful backdrop. It's convenient to lots of people's offices. There's are all sorts of choices for every type of taste. And you can go shopping or browsing at the surrounding stores afterward.… Read More »


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Online Org Chart Software
Insperity OrgPlus® is the solution for creating org charts and tracking key HR metrics.
Simple Org Charts Strategic Org Planning
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The power they give your company. Looking for a crystal ball that can predict your organization's future? Organizational charts give you a clear visual of your people and possibilities.
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When companies cohabitate through mergers and acquisitions (M&A), a similar degree of disorder and doubt (and disregard for cinematic gold) can exist. But this is when HR strategists should welcome the spotlight, pushing through the workforce integration process and crafting a better organization.
Top Five Workforce Metrics for Your Org Chart
Different companies may need different sets of metrics depending on their particular needs, but some metrics are essential to any business's org chart.


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Avid Golfer magazine recognizes 12 ClubCorp Clubs
Out of 33 Country Clubs and nine Golf Clubs, 12 of our well-deserving Clubs made Avid Golfer's coveted Dallas/Forth Worth "The Best of The Private Clubs" 2013 list.
And the winners are....
Gleneagles (which also won "Most Grand Clubhouse" and "Most Female Friendly')
Timarron (which also won "Bet You'll Get Lost Going There")
Las Colinas (which also won "Best Lunch Menu" and "Club Most in Need of a New Name")
Stonebridge Ranch (which also won "Most Difficult Golf Course")
Trophy Club (which also won "Most Improved Practice Facility")
Brookhaven (Which also won "Best Overall Family Course")
Hackberry Creek
Canyon Creek
Walnut Creek
and Shady Valley
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Bot::Backbone::Service::Role::GroupJoiner - Chat services that can join a chat group
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This is only useful to chat services (probably).
This method will cause the service to join the group described by the options in the way described by the options. Generally, the options will include (but are not limited to and all of these might not be supported):
This is the name of the group to join. Every implementation must support this option.
This is the nickname to give the bot within this group.
Andrew Sterling Hanenkamp <email@example.com>
This software is copyright (c) 2011 by Qubling Software LLC.
This is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the same terms as the Perl 5 programming language system itself.


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I'd just like to start by saying I just LOVE this recipe. I adore it. I've had it forever, and tweaked and adjusted and polished it over the years, and now it is PERFECT. And so I share it with you!
Now, I know some folks will find this controversial, but my approach to risotto is that you don't have to stand there stirring it the whole time, adding liquid one tiny bit at a time. You honestly don't, and this recipe (did I mention it is perfect??) is the living proof. That is one of the great things about this lovely dish – minimal risotto stirring. Here's another exhilerating fact: instead of the chicken broth that most risottos call for, this one uses coconut milk. That's right…creamy, scrumptious coconut milk being absorbed into each and every one of those lucky grains of rice. You can taste it already, right?
So, once the rice has cooked in its sweet-smelling coconut bath, you finish it off by adding in some diced shrimp, some chopped tomato and a lacing of red pepper just to give the coconut sweetness a tiny little bite. (Actually, this time I used some of the amazing Penzey's Spice's Northwest Fire Seasoning, which I picked up at my recent visit to the awesome Grand Central Market.) Last but not least, right before serving you swirl in about a cup of shredded coconut and once you have dished it out, you scatter a handful of chopped parsley over the top of each serving. The whole thing clocks in at just under 30 minutes to make, and as an extra added bonus your whole kitchen will smell gorgeous and tropical and exotic.
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. That's all I have to say about this one, and I think that is what you'll say once you taste it!!
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(PHILADELPHIA) -- A former Philadelphia police officer once hailed as a hero and invited by the vice president to attend a presidential address to Congress now faces 16 charges, including rape, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse and making terroristic threats.
Bail for Richard DeCoatsworth, 27, has been set at $60 million after he allegedly sexually assaulted two women at gunpoint.
Authorities alleged DeCoatsworth, of Philadelphia, left a party with two women at approximately 2 a.m. Thursday and brought them to another location. He then, "produced a handgun and allegedly forced the two females to engage in the use of narcotics and sexual acts," Philadelphia Police Department spokeswoman Officer Tanya Little said.
The women contacted police once DeCoatsworth left the undisclosed site, Little said.
DeCoatsworth was arrested at his home Saturday morning and was booked at the Philadelphia County Jail. His preliminary arraignment was held on Saturday night, according to court documents.
Philadelphia Prisons System spokeswoman Sean Hawes told ABC News that DeCoatsworth was being represented by a public defender, but she did not know his attorney's name.
ABC News' calls to the Defender Association of Philadelphia were not immediately returned.
DeCoatsworth came into public view after he chased a gunman who shot him in the face in West Philadelphia in 2007, Philadelphia ABC News affiliate WPVI-TV reported. He caught his attacker, who later was sentenced to 36 to 72 years in prison.
According to WPVI, Vice President Joe Biden subsequently invited DeCoatsworth to attend President Obama's televised address to Congress in February 2009, and he sat beside first lady Michelle Obama.
DeCoatsworth retired from the police department on disability in December 2011, WPVI reported.
"I think that since he got shot, he's not the same person," one neighbor told WPVI.
Authorities declined to release the locations of DeCoatsworth's alleged assaults or the names of the alleged victims, citing a desire to protect the victims and the integrity of the investigation.
DeCoatsworth's next court date was scheduled for June 17, according to court documents.
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Edible Gardening Exchange to meet
The Lehigh Acres Edible Gardening Exchange will meet May 15 at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Park Recreation Center, at 55 S. Homestead Road.
The speaker will be Karen Harty, a UF/IFAS Lee County Extension Agriculture Program coordinator, master gardener and 4-H leader.
Find out what kind of tomatoes and lettuce grow in the summer, and discover new plants. Also, understand why some plants grow better in pots instead of in the soil.
The youth 4-H Junior Edible Gardening Club will have plants available for purchase.
After the first meeting, the venue requires a $10 lifetime membership fee.
For details, contact Karen Harty at (610) 530-8883.
LCDAS announces Microchip Clinics
Lee County Domestic Animal Services will host a series of clinics to encourage microchipping of pets to help increase the return of stray animals and protect owners if their pet is lost or stolen.
Microchip Clinics will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on the first Friday of each month, with the exception of July. The dates are:
- June 6
- Aug. 1
- Sept. 5
- Oct. 3
- Nov. 7
- Dec. 5.
Cost is $15 per pet; no appointment is necessary. Lee County pet-licensing fees are reduced if a pet is sterilized and microchipped.
Visit: www.leelostpets.com to view pets or for information.
Sign up early for summer camps
Registration has started for the Lee County Parks & Recreation 2014 summer camps.
The camps draw thousands of youth throughout the region to programs, outings and activities at the department's traditional camps, teen camps and specialty camps.
The camps run nine weeks, from June 9 through Aug. 8.
If you plan to register at Wa-Ke Hatchee, Estero, North Fort Myers or Veterans Park, you need to obtain a facility membership first.
People who register at least two weeks before the first day of their session will receive an early registration discount. For example, the price of a traditional camp would be $70 instead of $75.
This year, outdoor specialty camps will cost $75, except for Boca Grande, which is $100.
Swimming lessons and other summer aquatics programs began enrollment on April 1.
LeeTran is offering a youth GO Pass to full-time students 18 or younger for $35.
The pass is good for unlimited travel on LeeTran buses and trolleys for the entire summer recess.
It can be purchased April 21 through May 31 at: www.rideleetran.com or at the Rosa Parks Transportation Center, at 2250 Widman Way in Fort Myers.
For registration and information call (239) 533-7275 or go online to: www.LeeParks.org.
For LeeTran Go Pass information, call (239) 533-0303 or go online to: www.rideleetran.com.
Second annual playwriting contest
The Firehouse Community Theatre in LaBelle presents the Second Annual Clarence "Bud" Jones Playwriting Competition.
The competition welcomes full-length, previously unpublished plays, written by authors with a Southwest Florida connection.
A fee of $25 must accompany the manuscript, which may be submitted electronically or by mail and received prior to Aug. 1.
The blinded scripts will then be reviewed by a panel of judges including community members from education, library, publishing, and theatrical backgrounds.
Cash awards for authors of first, second and third place winners include $500, $200 and $100.
The theater will produce a scripted reading of the first place entrant during 2014-15 season.
For competition information and forms visit: www.firehousecommunitytheatre.com or call (863) 675-3066.
Take part in Lehigh Makes A Difference Day
The planning for the Annual Lehigh Makes A Difference Day 2014 is in full swing and organizers are calling on residents, civic groups and businesses to take part.
Join the effort by creating a service project or participate in an existing project that will have a direct impact on Lehigh Acres.
The Fall Harvest Style event will be held Oct. 25 from noon to 5 p.m. at Veterans Park.
For project ideas, visit: www.makeadifferenceday.com or call (239) 477-1485.
Pool offers swim lessons and aqua aerobics
The Lehigh Acres Community Pool, at 1400 W. Fifth St., is heated and open to the public year round. There are summer swim lessons offered in June and July, with a wide range of skill levels taught by American Red Cross certified instructors. Classes available for ages 6 months and older; cost is $50 for eight classes.
Prepare for the beach with aqua aerobics. Choose from an invigorating fast paced workout offered at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday through Friday or the ultra-low impact National Arthritis Foundation sponsored class at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday and Friday. Classes are in chest deep water and 45 minutes in length. There are always lifeguards-on-duty. Lap swimmers welcome.
For hours and rates, call (239) 369-8277 or visit the website at:?www.leeparks.org.
Pickin' In The Park scheduled each week
Musicians come together to perform during Pickin' In The Park from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at the lodge by the lake at the rear of Veterans Park.
The public is welcome to join in playing or just enjoy the music. There is no charge.
For information, call (239) 369-1521.
Fenway South Farmer's Market open to public
The Fenway South Farmer's Market will be held every Monday from 2 to 6 p.m. at JetBlue Park at Fenway South, at 11500 Fenway South Drive, Fort Myers.
The market offers produce, cheeses, pastas, seafood, baked breads, meats, herbs, ready-to-eat meals, flowers, crafts, soaps, candles, live music and more.
Visit online at: www.buylocallee.com.
Children's Choir holding rehearsals
The Lehigh Children's Choir rehearses from 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays at Cayuga Music Studio, at 1100 Homestead Road.
For information, call (239) 368-2488.
Lehigh Concert Band season in session
The Lehigh Concert Band has open spots for any concert band musician who can play at a high school or college level or above.
Clarinet and tuba players are particularly needed.
The season runs from November to April, and the band rehearses at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at the Faith Lutheran Church, at 705 Leeland Blvd.
Those interested in joining are invited to stop by a Tuesday rehearsal or any performance.
For information, call Lynne Criss at (239) 949-1834 or visit: www.lehighconcertband.org.
Lehigh Singers seeking members
The Lehigh Singers rehearse every Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. at the Cayuga Music Studio. Members are asked to attend every rehearsal until the concert in early April.
Tenors and basses are needed. If you are interested, call (239) 822-1890 for an audition.


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Victoria Hensley of Genoa is one of 20 state finalists in the Wendy's High School Heisman Award program.
The 1,451 Illinois applicants were narrowed to 20 finalists who embody the Heisman spirit of hard work and dedication through their outstanding achievements in athletics, academics and community or school leadership.
In the next level of the competition, one boy and one girl from each state will be named state winners. Of that pool of 100 contestants, 12 national finalists will be chosen. National finalists will receive gold medals and awards of $2,000 for their high schools. Two national winners – one boy and one girl – will be chosen to receive a crystal trophy, a $500 gift certificate to Wendy's and a $10,000 award for their school. National winners also will be recognized during the collegiate Heisman Trophy broadcast on ESPN Dec. 8.


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12.2 yds avg on KOR???? Do you mean 22.2?
or is 12.2 on punts, not KOR?
Some draft magazines had him in Rd #2.
He had a bad hamstring at the Senior Bowl and couldn't really compete, couldn't run at the combine and then disappointed when he ran times in the 4.6-4.7 range at his pro day when he re-aggravated the hamstring.
I've seen the kid play a few games and he impressed me, he also had a 12.2 average as a kick returner, he plays a tough feisty game. I think he's built to play in the slot, one of those guys that's more football player than anything, if teams go off the film alone he would go very high in the draft but the times will turn teams off, I would throw a sixth rounder on him and steal him.
Another guy I like late is Trevard Lindley CB from Kentucky, he's long and lean and breaks up a ton of passes, reminds me of Sam Madison when he came out of Louisville running in the 4.6 range, he can also be a nice late round steal, or might go undrafted with the depth at CB this year.
12.2 yds avg on KOR???? Do you mean 22.2?
or is 12.2 on punts, not KOR?
Some draft magazines had him in Rd #2.
Damyieon Hughes II
We all know that 40 times can be over blown as a tool to judge players but there comes a point where you can't ignore speed. If you want to play CB in this league you need a minimum amount of speed and that dude has not shown it, hammy or not.
It's 12.2 a punt return, that's a great average.
And why is he Hughes exactly? Because they both went to Cal and ran slow 40's? I'm saying this kid can play and would be a steal in the 6th or 7th round, I still love Lowery's game and think he still has considerable upside, played super solid ball for us last year and won us the NE game with a crucial breakup, if Quan is anything like Lowery sign me up, especially late in this draft.
I was one of the biggest Syd'Quan fans around, still like him as a player, but he just doesn't have the timed speed that I thought he did.
It's tough to play CB in the NFL, covering some of the best athletes in the world, if you literally can't keep up. I thought he was a high 4.4/low 4.5 guy... 4.6+ isn't going to cut it.
Was the 4.6 a consequence of his aggravated hammy? Maybe it's not his true speed?
I did like him as a player in college- the problem is his best football may be behind him as he was terrific in his early years at Cal then leveled off....he just does not possess the physical talents to be anything other than a dime back in the NFL- and that's fine but the Jets have enough dime backs and really need to develop a nickel who can take over if Cromartie flails....
Excellent call on Lindley. That kid can play! He was hampered by a bad ankle last year. He will be a steal in rd 7 or as a FA.
Re: Syd'Quan - is only 5ft 9. Though well built, I think we could use a taller CB but he is aggressive and will hit anything that moves. A big upgrade over DREW COLEMAN.
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I would rather take a chance on a football player like Thompson who played all year on a bad ankle and shut down his opponents than on a 4.3 type who is nowhere near the football player. Thompson's true speed is probably in the high 4.4's low 4.5's, that is enough speed to stay with anybody if your game is polished enough. He does the little things right and that's what I like about him. Give me a guy who's alert and can break up a ton of passes over a Vontae Davis type any day.
He's 5.9... plenty of corners in the league at 5.9, he's perfect as a nickel corner, he's quick and anticipates well stays with receivers in the shorter routes and breaks up passes and he also tackles well for his size. I like his overall football instincts, he plays very naturally.
If he is quick and can change directions well (and at 5'9", he better), he will match up in the slot, where size is not as important as the ability to stay with a Wes Welker (something we have lacked for a couple of years). I would go so far as to say the ability to match up with Wes Welker (or Julian Edelman) is a prerequisite for any CB we draft this year.


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LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The announcement of Mark Stoops as the next head football coach at UK has been the buzz of the Big Blue Nation.
Some UK students told WKYT Tuesday they're hoping the new coach will bring back enthusiasm for the sport on campus.
They say they were ready for a coaching change. Most of them tell us they'll be at Commonwealth Stadium next season to see the coach in action.
"I just hope that the team has a good season next year. I plan on going to a lot of games and hopefully when I go they win," Ike Chukwudolue, UK sophomore said.
Students also told us they've been listening to the radio and watching TV all afternoon, trying to learn more about the new coach.
"Our football team I know works so hard. This new coach is just gonna bring everybody. Help the fans come to the games and really help our school in general," UK sophomore Vanessa Triplett hopes.


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Wednesday, July 16, 2008
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I was a little surprised that the deal was only for two years, but I'm not sure it isn't a good idea. Paille's only played one full season in the NHL and while it was a pretty impressive one at times, I think teams need to be careful about the trend of investing a lot of time and money into young players based on potential. You can probably get away with doing that for a couple of people, but if you do it with too many you run a risk of really screwing yourself if someone doesn't pan out. If I'm understanding things correctly, Paille will still be a RFA at the end of this deal and at that point I think the Sabres will have a better idea what kind of player they have on their hands. Maybe it costs them a little more money in the long run, but it'll be based on a much larger sample. I'm definitely curious to see what Paille develops into. I did not expect 19 goals from him - I'm not sure he expected 19 goals from himself based on some interviews - so it'll be interesting to see if that keeps up or if he settles into being more of a mucker and grinder. One thing's for sure, the money is very good. I was surprised he's getting less than a million in his first year. That's a very good cap hit.
- I'm not a puck bunny, I think we've made that clear. I'm married, I'm increasingly older than a lot of the players, and quite frankly, considering some of the stories I've heard about some of the Sabres, I'm not entirely convinced bagging a hockey player is all that hard much less something to be proud of. If I ever dump my husband it's not going to be for a skanky-ass pro athlete. I am, however, a female and I do occasionally notice if a hockey player happens to be good-looking. In response to a fan video posted on Puck Daddy (you can't see me but I'm rolling my eyes at the stupid name of that otherwise fine blog), Margee of Sportsquee fame is taking a poll on who fans think are the best-looking players in the NHL. For the curious, here's my list in no particular order.
1. Henrik Tallinder, BUF (Unless this is your first day, this should be obvious.)
2. Jochen Hecht, BUF (I get why he isn't a big puck bunny target - he's a little older, he's married, he has young children, he seems terribly shy - but it doesn't change the fact that Jochen is Smokin'.)
3. Travis Zajac, NJ
4. Mike Fisher, OTT (Yeah, even if he is a Senator.)
5. Sammy Pahlsson, ANA
6. Mike Komisarek, MON
7. Jay McKee, STL (Forever and ever, amen.)
8. Saku Koivu, MON (Also owner of the best name in hockey.)
9. Marty Turco, DAL (Dependably good-looking. He's like the neighborhood dad you had a crush on when you were a kid.)
10. Nicklas Lidstrom, DET
Guys, feel free to chime in with your own list of dreamy players! If you want to know even more about my Squee history and you missed it the first time around, check out my full interview with Margee. And for pete's sake, read her blog.
- Speaking of Sportsquee, today Life_As_A_Redhead dropped this amazing link on me in the comment section over there. It's a website for a cattle breeder but check this out (click on the picture to see a larger image because you really need to see the print):
This might be the best thing I've seen all week. I'm always amused when hockey shows up in unexpected places like this.
- In roughly 48 hours from this typing, I'll be leaving The Dark Knight. I'm super stoked. Tickets have already been purchased for an IMAX showing and it better be good because I can't remember the last time Mark and I have both been looking forward to a movie so much.
- Still not enough Heather B. for ya? Then check out this post, co-written by Katebits and me. (You should be reading the Willful Caboose every day anyway.) Kate and I have longed dreamed of being the only two people in Buffalo to buy season tickets and once again, we got a little lost in the fantasy.
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- twoeightnine said...
Tallinder is square, correct, and long bodied and should be an excellent production oriented bull prospect.
If that means what I think it means...
- July 17, 2008 at 1:18 AM
- Heather B. said...
289, I almost made a comment about Toni's description as "long and thick" but I decided to let it go. I'm not that kind of girl :P
- July 17, 2008 at 7:27 AM
- Vanek's Hair said...
I have been told I look like Jeremy Roenick and Thomas Vanek. So they get my vote for the Top Shelf Dreamy Hockey Player Award.
- July 17, 2008 at 12:47 PM
- Jennifer said...
Best-Looking players in the NHL:
I'll second your choice of Tallinder and Lidstrom, but would also like to add Paul Gaustad, Thomas Vanek, Alex Kovalev and, while I know Heather doesn't like him (sorry), Ryan Malone. There are others, but these are my favs.
I have been told I look like Jeremy Roenick and Thomas Vanek.
Thomas Vanek, yes, I can see, but Roenick..... NOOOO. He's kinda scary looking.
- July 17, 2008 at 1:44 PM
Wow, I'd have to give some serious thought to choosing only 10 players. Much like you, Heather, I am married and older than most of these guys, but I'm not dead, and I notice hot athletes.
I agree that it doesn't seem hard to bag one of them, and when I got divorced a few years ago I briefly considered it but decided there weren't enough condoms in the world to actually feel comfortable having sex with one of them. Well, except for Pommer, who I like to think is a freegin' Boy Scout - don't kill my fantasy, please.
On our own beloved team, there are several lads eligible for the list. Pommer (yes, he's my Squee, if you hadn't already noticed), Paille, Gaustad (only if wearing glasses), Hecht, Kotalik (I'm taken with his constant bedroom eyes), Staffy, and Tallinder. Wow, the Sabres are a hot bunch, aren't they?
Who here thinks they should do a beefcake calendar for charity? Just me? Oh. Moving on...
On other teams, Crosby (who could be my child if I had been a precocious teen, but I like to ignore that fact), Koivu, Fisher, Letang (Pittsburgh), Toews, Lundqvist (both editions), Gill, Brisebois, Komisarek... wow, I could keep on this for a while.
You'd think I only liked hockey for the men. Not true, but I have to admit that having so many good-looking players does make watching the game I love even better. Anyhoo...
- July 17, 2008 at 3:14 PM
- Life_As_A_Redhead said...
"should be an excellent production oriented bull prospect"
Yes, it means exactly what you think it means.
- July 17, 2008 at 4:18 PM
- Jennifer said...
Who here thinks they should do a beefcake calendar for charity? Just me?
Oh no, NOT just you. I would purchase such an item. I agree, I love the game of hockey, but hot players make it even better.
- July 17, 2008 at 4:45 PM
- S.A.M. said...
ooh what a fun game! I jetted over to Sportsquee and there were some.. interesting choices there. LOL I shall have to formulate my list, then I shall post it on my blog.
But if it didn't have to be active NHL-er I'd totally have Pavel Bure front and center. Forever. NO ONE is hotter than him. No one. Alas, he retired 3 years ago. :(
still, that's fun. ;) And woohoo for Paille. I got the text at work yesterday (I love the Sabresalert text messages LOL) and I was like WOOOHOOO! Luckily, the ppl I work with enjoy the Sabres too so it wasn't too weird. that was a smart choice for Buffalo.
- July 17, 2008 at 7:22 PM
- Heather B. said...
Goose is undeniably handsome but I don't know, he doesn't really hit me. I think he's just a little too good-looking maybe. So we're clear on the rest of the Sabres: Ryan Miller is goofy-looking, Jason Pominville has a cute personality but doesn't do anything for me looks-wise, I can't ever decided one way or the other on Tim, but Derek is definitely a cute a little fella. Al is okay but not someone I'd go out of my way for and I don't see it with Staffy at all. Toni photographs either really well or really terribly but I think I've finally decided he's probably good-looking in real-life. Weber and Sekera are both terribly awkward-looking in every photo I've seen of them but translate a little better in person. I've seen one amazing picture of Vanek - his black and white Sears portrait - that had me convinced for a long time that he was pretty hot but I don't think he really is. But yes, he has a nice head of hair when he's not reigning it all in. Paille's cute but appears to be 12 which doesn't work for me. In the end, really, Hank and Jochen stand alone with Teppo a step below. But only minus the slicked back hair. He moves a touch into creepy territory when he's sporting that 'do. It's a fine line.
Jennifer, no apologies necessary! I don't care for Malone but that doesn't mean other people can't. That's the power of Squee :-D
I'd probably punch Roenick in the head if I had to talk to him for very long (small doses are fine) but I do think he's reasonably attractive so I guess I would take that as a compliment, Vanek's Hair. Also a very nice head of hair especially for an older guy.
- July 17, 2008 at 11:34 PM
- Heather B. said...
Oh, and Nolan Pratt is a doll. I don't know if he'll be back but I'll throw him in there just in case. From certain angles he reminded me of Jay McKee.
- July 17, 2008 at 11:40 PM
- S.A.M. said...
My top 10 is on my blog with reasons but here is the rundown.
1. Derek Roy (no surprise there)
2. Ray Whitney
3. Chris Osgood- more cute than hot but I love him anyway
4. Jarome Iglina- he rocks the hot and the cute
5. Henrik Zetterberg
6. Antoine Vermette (the only good thing to come from the Sens LOL)
7. Rusty Klesla
8. Willie Mitchell
9. David Clarkson
10. Jose Theodore
oh yes and I forgot to mention that I read your convo with Katebits about opening night and it was hysterical! well done, well done indeed.
- July 18, 2008 at 12:31 AM
- alix said...
That's TOO funny about the Tallinder bulls! Hee.
Good list Heather.
I think I've narrowed mine down to
Patty Marleau
Trev Linden
Sammy Pahlsson
Matthew Lombardi
Kevin Bieksa
Alex Burrows
Dang! I forgot Henrik Zetterberg. Well I guess I'll just have to make my list 11 then. I think it's clear I just need to move to Sweden...
- July 18, 2008 at 1:44 AM
- Jennifer said...
Oooo, I forgot Pratt, but I think he's more of a cutie than a hottie. Still nice to look at.
I've always thought Toni's head looked really big in person. But maybe it's just me, but his head looks a little too big for his body.
- July 18, 2008 at 4:05 AM


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Bears, humans on best behavior despite weather
Despite three years of wild weather—one winter of record breaking snowfall followed by two years of record drought—Mammoth's bears have never been better.
"It's unbelievable," said Steve Searles, the Town of Mammoth's wildlife specialist.
"Three years ago, we had one of the biggest ever winters, followed by one of the deepest droughts, followed by another one of the deepest droughts.
"This kind of weather is a red flag for wildlife people, it's a sign things are probably not going to go too well.
"During the first drought year, we had a 100 percent failure of the dandelion crop and the currant crop and the grass crops dried up early, and we still didn't have any real bear problems.
"They adapted and so did this community. We made the changes, took the extra time to fasten down the dumpsters, take the last ice chest out of the car, and so did the bears make changes.
"This year, we set a brand new record. We did get the grass crop and the dandelion crop due to the right timing and there are millions and millions of currants out there right now, but this is considered to be a huge drought year, too.
"It should have been a terrible year for bear and human conflicts. And we haven't had to shoot a single bear.
"I don't really have the words for it and I wish I did, for how proud I am of my community, of the bears too, especially with all the other crazy and bad stuff going on in town," he said.
Generations of bears have now learned how to forage like wild bears, he said, and at the same time, generations of Mammoth's residents and visitors are also getting the message about how to live with bears.
The result—no "problem bears" have had to be shot due to bad behavior in the past two years of extreme environmental stress—has defied the experts, he said.
"I'm tired right now, I always am this time of year, I'm with these bears every day," he said.
"Sometimes, especially with the sows and their cubs, it's like herding cats. But I've seen a big change in the past several years. The bears' scat is clean. It's full of grasses and right now, currants. When I started this work, the vast majority of the bears' food was human food.
"Today, that's flipped. That's how it should be."
The trick now is to sustain the changes, he said.
"There are thousands and thousands of tourists visiting this town every day and thousands of them have seen our bears and the vast majority of them have done the right thing and that's why we haven't had any bear deaths," Searles said.
"Now, if we can just sustain this for the next 40 days, we are once again going to show the world what's possible in living with wildlife."
There are about 28 bears living within the Town of Mammoth's boundaries, or about one bear per square mile, he said. Of these, three are lactating sows with six cubs between them.
To get through the winter, bears generally need to add between one half and one third of their body weight, at a rate of about 20,000 to 30,000 calories a day—the equivalent of what they will lose in the long, cold winter months
That puts a lot of pressure on all bears to gain weight in the fall, but especially the sows with cubs, he said.
Statistics show that about 51 percent of bear cubs don't make it through their first year, meaning at least some of the current crop of cubs are not likely to be around next year, he said.
But those statistics have never met Mammoth, he said.
"You know, what's happening here is already contrary to the science. I'm not saying they will all make it. It's a brutal world for bear cubs. But I don't know anymore. Anything seems to be possible. The bears are constantly teaching me things I don't know.
"We might even end up with a bear as town manager."


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C-test vs. Multiple-choice Cloze Test as Tests of Reading Comprehension in Iranian EFL Context: Learners' Perspective
Cloze tests have been widely used for measuring reading comprehension since their introducing to the testing world by Taylor in 1953. But in 1982, Klein-Braley criticized cloze procedure mostly for their deletion and scoring problems. They introduced their newly developed testing procedure, C-test, which was an evolved form of cloze tests without their deficiencies (Klein-Braley, 1982 cited in Baghaei, 2008). After that, the effectiveness of C-test and cloze test became the main interest of the scientists in the field of language testing. The present study aims to compare the results of multiple-choice cloze test with those of C-test as measures of reading comprehension. To this end, one traditional C-test and one fixed ratio (n=7) multiple-choice cloze test were prepared from reading passages with similar readability level. The subjects of the study were 27 female EFL advanced learners. The results of the study revealed that multiple-choice cloze is a better measure of reading comprehension. Through a retrospective study which was done at the end of the tests, the students' impressions and opinions about tests and their own performance were recorded and taken into consideration. The implications of the findings and suggestions for more studies are discussed within a foreign language testing context.
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A Cheboygan business man said he wanted to help improve a residential area of the city Wednesday night, but a split vote by the Zoning Board of Appeals has put that move into question. "We will have to go back and evaluate what is feasible," said Chris Sangster of KES Properties, LLC. "We were hoping to improve the neighborhood. We will take into consideration what the neighbors want." Sangster appeared before the board of appeals requesting a use variance for a home zoned R-1 (one-family) Residential District and convert it into a three-apartment structure. The home is located at 218 S. B St. City Manager and Zoning Administrator Dale Stuart told the board before it heard comments that four areas needed to be evaluated in the positive and all four members must approve the request. The areas included: building structure and land cannot be used without a special use permit, unique circumstances, not alter character of neighborhood, and the situation was not created by property owner. "We are requesting a hardship variance," Sangster said. "The previous owners of the property had a very large family." He said it would be unrealistic for a family to come along of that magnitude which would fill a 15-bedroom home. "We think it could be a good three apartments," Sangster said. "In regards to the character of the neighborhood, we would not be impacting it in a negative way." Board member Russell Barrette asked about play area for any children. "If there is parking in the backyard, where will the kids play," he asked. Sangster said children could be walked down to the recreation area near the baseball fields. Council member and board member Betty Kwiatkowski said she did not think the appeal met two of the requirements. "There is considerable amount of multi-family in the neighborhood," Sangster said. "There will be less of an impact. … will trend toward multi-family." Board member George Chorey said the house has been on the market. "This house was for sale for a long time," he said. "It was a single residence and it didn't sell." Chorey said consideration should be given. "Here is someone offering to fix it up," he said. "If they don't do something with it, it will rot to the ground. At least someone is trying to do something." Several neighbors also spoke in opposition of the request. "It's a single family area," said Jerry Mero. "I want to keep it that way." He also presented a petition, with 12 signatures to the board, from surrounding residents opposing the request. Clayton Lund asked the board to deny the request. "To change to a multi-family … we don't need this constant traffic," he said. Bob Flannery said the city should not spot zone. "It is zoned single family and should not be zoned multi-family," he said. Sangster said he did not seek out the home. "We had a realtor come beg us to buy it," he said. "Nobody will buy it as a single-family home." Chorey asked if the board could consider a change and turn it into a duplex. Stuart said a new application should be filed. "There is a profit motive here," Sangster said. "We try to be good neighbors. We try to be good landlords." A motion was made by Barrette and seconded by Billie Livingston to deny the request. The vote was 2-2. Chorey then made a motion to approve the request and Kwiatkowski seconded. That vote was 2-2. Since all board members could not agree, the variance request was denied.


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Wiggins Interim Town Administrator Jon Richardson said he received an e-mail yesterday giving final approval of a $549,000 loan and a $153,853 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
That money is earmarked to pay for the completion of the town water project's pipeline, which will bring a new water supply from a well northwest of the town, plus pay for more water shares and help with project cost overruns from such things as the expenses of water attorneys and engineering.
Last week, Wiggins officials learned during the Wiggins Board of Trustees meeting that they would receive a $104,000 grant to pay for a plan to blend the town's old water supply with its new water. The town must pay a part of that, and the match will be about $33,000, Richardson said.
He told the board he had contacted the pipeline contractor to set up a date when the work can begin to complete the water project. The same contractor will be putting in the equipment for the blending plan.
That could mean that the new water will flow soon, Richardson said.
Now the town will need to get a revenue bond, which will cost Wiggins about $6,800, but that is built into the USDA loan, he said.
A new water rate study will be done to figure out how much water will cost to cover the new loan.
The board continues to seek new water shares, and held an executive session on that issue. Negotiators were given instruction on how to proceed, they said after the session.
Water fines
At last week's meeting, the board also unanimously set new fines for violation of water restrictions.
Residents were asked to stop all outside watering needs for the rest of last week to let the town water tower recharge. That is because it needs to have at least enough water to fight a fire if needed.
However, trustees have often noted that there are people who do not follow the watering rules.
Now those people will face a minimum $300 fine if caught violating water restrictions. The fine would rise to $500 for the second offense and $1,000 for a third offense.
Town employees were asked to hand deliver fliers telling residents of the new fines and notifying them of when they could use sprinklers.
Board members voted to spend $500 for materials to allow Officer Les Jacobs to make repairs to the kitchen and laundry room floors of the town's farm house, which he uses as a residence. That is part of his compensation as a police officer.
The board also asked Richardson to fix the well at the farm house so Jacobs has running water.
Road grader
The board asked Richardson to see if he could buy a new road grader for a price up to $3,500.
He had told the trustees that the hydraulic gear box on the existing grader went out, and a conversion kit to repair it would cost $6,000. He said he "might" be able to fix it for as little as $1,500, but that was not certain.
Richardson found a grader the state has up for bid, and he was asked to bid on it.
If that works, the old grader could be sold to recoup some of the cost of the new one.
The board also:
Heard complaints about the Wiggins Police Department, and held an executive session to deal with those and other concerns about WPD. Wiggins Town Attorney Melinda Culley reported that she gave the board advice on police personnel matters during the executive session.
Heard that the town must meet the requirements of the Colorado Conservation Board in order to stay in the national flood insurance program. That will require an updated Federal Emergency Management Agency map, but that cannot be gotten unless the town meets new flood levee requirements. That has not been possible so far.
Voted to join the SIPA Merchant Service, which will allow the town to allow residents to pay utility bills with credit or debit cards. The only cost to the town will be buying a $50 swipe terminal for credit and debit cards. A project request form must be completed and the process could take a few months.
Approved a special events permit to allow the Wiggins American Legion Post to sell beer during the Wiggins 4th of July Blow-Out.
Heard that Trustee Jill Olsen plans to attend only regular meetings, not special meetings. She offered to not accept the small check that trustees receive for their service, but she must still get them since she is still a board member.
-- Contact Dan Barker at email@example.com


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Well I did all 10 Animated Scythes last night, along with 9 other apoc owners on the Ragnarok Server. We should have testing done today. I narrrowly made it to the run last night, as the update finished 10min before we entered. Damage 154 is so freaking nice. :)
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Monday, August 9, 2010
With that out of the way, I introduce you to Fro-Zen-Yo. To my knowledge, it is the first self-serve frozen yogurt shop in DC. This style of yogurt-eating brings back fond memories from my childhood in Orange County, CA. There is a self-serve yogurt place that I went to called America's Cup that was letting customers over-indulge way back in the early 90's before frozen yogurt was called (shudder) "fro yo," and before anyone thought it was a good idea to make the stuff tart. I was pretty convinced that America's Cup was heaven. While I was too short to reach most of the machine levers, I was tall enough to reach the toppings bar. This usually resulted in a cup that was 90% toppings and 10% yogurt. That's the beauty of self-serve, you can do whatever the heck you want with it.
I give credit to Fro-Zen-Yo for having a wide variety of flavors. As seen from the photo above, you can wander between 8 machines with 2 flavors each to create your perfect yogurt creation. I was thrilled to see they have the "classic" sweet flavors such as peanut butter and some fun ones like birthday cake in addition to the ever so trendy tart flavors. The toppings bar is located at the back of the store and contains a respectable selection of goodies. They lose points for the lack of peanut butter cups and cookie dough, but gain points for the maraschino cherries and whipped cream canisters. They also earn points by doing a good job of wiping things up after customers make a mess. Often, self-serve yogurt places are plagued by gross, sticky spots on each and every surface.
After paying, I noticed that they had a hot topping bar. Since it was placed after the cash registers and their website says "FREE HOT FUDGE", I'm wondering if you can add hot fudge after you've weighed and paid? Anyone know what the deal is?
After you've filled your cup to your heart's content, you place the yogurt on a scale. You pay per ounce, so you determine your destiny. B has a fancy way of putting toppings on the bottom, then yogurt, then more toppings to maximize topping distribution. He's a methodical engineer about it while I just say "Ooooh toppings!" and pile them on.
So was Ms. Fro-Zen-Yo able to lure us in with her flexible create-your-own ways? While we love the self-serve concept, the store is lacking the fun factor of Mr. Y. The staff was texting instead of interacting, and the few chairs and sterile interior don't make it an inviting place to linger.
I like the variety of yogurt flavors, but I found they vary wildly in tastiness. Some have a super-chemically taste (I'm looking at you, Red Velvet), while others are rich and creamy. The Blueberry Tart was so tart that it overpowered everything else in B's cup, but he gave high marks to the Cheesecake.
I think Fro-Zen-Yo is worth a shot if you're in the neighborhood. From a sign in the store advertising future locations, you might always be in the neighborhood of Fro-Zen-Yo. They have a ridiculous number of new locations planned. However, if you want quirky, fun, with a side of adorable, you can't beat Mr. Yogato.
Second Thoughts from B
I am loyal, almost to a fault. It is just who I am. I won't wear any other team paraphernalia or even the colors of a rival team. I literally can count on one hand the number of red items in my entire wardrobe. It is not superstition. When my best man spoke at my wedding, he spoke about loyalty. It shows up in my personal relationships, my rooting interests, and apparently, in my yogurt shop selections.
That's why this post is laced with guilt. I love Mr. Yogato. It is kind of like our Cheers, and J and I are Norm and Cliff (I'll let you determine which is which). They didn't go because the beer was any better. They went for the whole experience, and of course, because... (cue the theme song music) sometimes you wanna go...
But let's focus on the yogurt, and only the yogurt. Summoning all of my objectivity, I might admit privately that I like Fro-Zen-Yo's offerings more. The variety, especially the creamy/sweet yogurt, are really good and being able to take a little of everything from the toppings bar is great for those who are often indecisive, like me. Publicly however, I'm a Mr. Y man without equivocation. So, shhhh, don't tell anyone about this...
4 comments:
- Antoinette Ego said...
Great post! love your writing
- August 9, 2010 at 2:40 PM
Love the Yo!!! When I'm in town my kids like me to join them and my lovely 11 month old granddaughter Olivia Rose for a treat, she loves it, it's her favorite stop on Sundays.
- August 27, 2010 at 7:25 PM
- Rachel Z said...
FrozenYo is my favorite place for treats in DC. I hope they really do expand as planned on their "opening soon" sign.
As an update, the Peanut Butter cups are BACK! Thank goodness. And the new flavors they have for the holiday season (peppermint, egg nog, etc) are quite tasty. And yes, the Hot Fudge can be put on after you weigh and pay. Leave room for that! Mmm...
- December 2, 2010 at 9:47 AM
- Joseph Carr said...
It's exciting to pick your own flavor and toppings when it comes to fro-yos. But, if you're on a tight budget, control the weight of your cup. Hehe! At the same time, control your sugar intake by cutting back on your candies and chocolates in a cup of yogurt. You can schedule another visit at the fro-yo store to try other toppings. :)
- August 6, 2013 at 10:51 AM


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Rob wrote:Egan wrote:^ The problem is there is plenty of opportunity to make heaps of underground carparks everywhere else in that vicinity in the future (massive tracts of land). Could have allowed the private sector to build it and it sort of defeats the purpose of building it smack bang next to the busiest train station in the city.
The Car Park is also a few streets away from the business district, so its busiest time could have been during the weekend. Could very easily have done without it and let another company build one with the other 13 billion dollars of investment going into the immediate vicinity of the building.
In all fairness, the Arena site used to be a carpark before the development and always used to be full. Maybe they just did their sums and thought they could actually make a profit. How many car bays are in there? 3000? x $15 a day x 300 days and there's $13.5 million gross per year. No idea whether it's 3000 or 300 bays though.
You don't think they got majorly rorted by being charged a 100 million dollars of taxpayer dollars on the Carpark that delayed the construction of the venue by an extra year? That sort of lost productivity is not really worth it in my books. Especially with the Public Transport linked agenda that the Labor Government was trying to emphasise at the time.
Dodgy Michelle Roberts...


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Fish folding!
We had fun folding fish for the Gloucester Origami Fishmash/Christmas tree on Saturday! We got more than a third of the way to our 1000 fish goal in just a few hours, thanks to lots of visitors, including a few who folded fish fast and furious!
We still need more fish, though, so if you know how to fold origami fish (no cutting, fish preferably no more than 3″ or 4″ long when folded), please fold some and bring them to The Hive during its open hours. Any origami sea life, from simple (anyone can do it!) to complex (Dr. Carbone, I'm talking to you!) are welcome!
In the back you can see the origami tree, which ended up a good size!
Here I am folding fish with friend, GMG contributor, and FOB Rick Isaacs:
We hope to start hanging the fish on the tree soon (maybe by the time this post hits the web)!
– Fr. Matthew Green


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Big data analytics software company Alteryx has raised $12 million in venture financing, funding the company plans to use to expand its sales and marketing efforts, accelerate its international expansion and continue its product development work.
The funding comes form Toba Capital, a new investor, and SAP Ventures, which invested in the Irvine, Calif.-based company in a round of financing in 2011.
Alteryx is the latest big data company to attract the attention of the venture capital community. In the first five months of this year, big data startups and young vendors have pulled in more than $400 million in venture financing.
[Related: Follow the Money: 21 Big Data Startups That Have Scored Big In venture Funding This Year]
Alteryx markets a business analytics platform that business analysts use to combine data from multiple sources for advanced and predictive analytics tasks. Alteryx is currently on release 8.5 of its Alteryx Strategic Analytics product and earlier this month began offering a free "Project Edition" analytical application for line-of-business analysts that works with the core platform.
Alteryx works with solution providers, analytic software consultants, systems integrators and marketing service providers to sell its software. The vendor launched the Alteryx Analytic Partner Program early last year.


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Goodness can be defined as the state or quality of being good; defined by positive traits such as moral excellence; honesty; kindness; generosity. Goodness is one of the fruits of the Holy Spirit. It refers to the virtue of being good of mind and spirit.
The Fruits of the Holy Spirit are perfections that the Holy Spirit forms in us as the first fruits of eternal glory. The tradition of the Church lists twelve of them, while Galatians 5:22-23 (KJV) lists nine.


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Almost two weeks ago, Philippine Coast Guard personnel strafed a Taiwanese vessel fishing for bluefin tuna with machine gun fire after it had crossed into disputed waters, killing Taiwanese fisherman Hung Shih-cheng (洪石成).
Political talk show hosts have been so angry that they have resorted to foul language, while pundits have called for military forces to be deployed to the area to fight. The government set a deadline for an apology from the Philippine government and imposed a freeze on the hiring of Filipino workers.
Fired up by all this hate speech, some markets and shops have put up signs stating that Filipinos will not be served, and there have been reports of people spitting at Filipinos, cursing them and even resorting to violence. People from the pan-blue and pan-green camps have set aside differences, banding together to take aim at the Philippines and appeal to national sentiment.
The most important aspect of nationalism is to set boundaries, draw a line to separate friends from foe, and think of the two sides as inherently complete and internally homogeneous communities, while at the same time ignoring the similarities between the two sides and their internal differences and contradictions. As a result, we have forgotten that the Filipino workers in Taiwan are not the Philippine coast guard personnel that opened fire, or the Philippine government, just as not every Taiwanese supports the policies of their government.
We also seems to have forgotten that Taiwan and the Philippines are very similar: Both countries have corrupt governments, a huge wealth gap and working conditions that force their citizens to find work abroad.
There is also a lot of similarity between Taiwanese fishermen and Filipino migrant workers. To be able to catch the highly prized bluefin tuna, Taiwanese fishermen risk crossing the nation's fishing boundaries and being attacked by the Philippine Coast Guard. Filipinos travel to other countries to make money and be able to care for their families back home, despite having to live with racial prejudice and exploitation. National borders are both absurd and violent, and fishermen and migrant workers crossing these borders are all people leading hard lives.
Nationalism has the force to unite all Taiwanese, as if uniting in anger against an outside enemy is all that is needed to put all domestic troubles aside and let the president go on as before regardless of how low his approval rating is. Therefore, it is okay to tear down the Huaguang Community (華光社區) in Taipei, the controversial Miramar Resort Hotel in Taitung County can open its doors and maybe the operations of Yoho Beach Resort in Kenting could also be deemed legal.
Why not also let the construction of the Fourth Nuclear Power Plant in Gongliao District (貢寮), New Taipei City (新北市), continue, let the government's proposal for a nuclear referendum pass the third reading and let the Council of Labor Affairs bring laid-off workers to court and force them to repay loans given years ago?
In the end, those pundits, talk show hosts and politicians who are spoiling for a fight will still be visiting those upscale restaurants where they can continue eating bluefin tuna. Who cares how hard someone had to work for them to be able to put that slice of raw tuna on their plates, or about the ecological cost? And who cares about those foreign workers who have to suffer prejudice, exploitation or violence at work, markets or when shopping? One can only wonder who stands to gain from this kind of nationalism.


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30 Kinds of People We Just Can't Stop Judging -What do you negatively judge others on?
30 Kinds of People We Just Can't Stop Judging
Blame human nature. No matter how "nice" we want to be 24/7/365, sometimes, we just can't help letting our own hang-ups, lifestyles, backgrounds, or tastes influence how we see others. Or should I say, how we judge others?
Be honest: Whether we "mean to," "want to," or not, we all do it. When we're walking down the street, waiting in line at the store, or simply driving around town, it's impossible not to occasionally find yourself completely turned-off by someone else and labeling them in your head. Even little, not-so-obvious reasons could have us rolling our eyes. Here are 30 people who are just asking to be negatively judged based on their behavior or appearance ... and who we're ashamed to admit we judge. But we do.
- People who smoke. It's 2013, not 1950. We know too much about the health consequences of this nasty habit to keep thinking it's a good idea. Or an acceptable behavior around others who might not want to be subjected to secondhand smoke.
- People who drink lots of soda. Don't they know it's filled with high fructose corn syrup and chemicals that are rotting them from the inside out?
- People who perpetually eat junk food. See #2.
- People who have "too many kids." Seriously, are they trying to be the next Duggars or what?
- People who own guns.
- Women who wear tons of perfume/layers of makeup. What are they hiding under there?!
- Women who have overly long, painted fingernails -- particularly with nail art. Aren't there less icky ways of expressing yourself?
- Men with even slightly long fingernails and/or toenails. Eww, ever hear of personal hygiene?
- People who use poor grammar/spelling in an obviously lazy way. Failing to show you have a grasp on the English language is sure to do the opposite of impress.
- People who update their Facebook status constantly. Way to be totally self-obsessed!
- People who take the elevator up one floor. Really?! Take. The. Stairs.
- People who carry an ill-fitting, unkempt smartphone case. Kiiiinda screams "slob."
- People who keep a really messy (which, admittedly, is totally relative) home. Kiiinda screams "hoarder."
- People who are obese or have obese children. Sad one, but oh so true.
- People who won't recycle, even when it's really easy to. Globe-killing litter bugs!
- Restaurant-goers who say "let me get ..." or "gimme the ..." as opposed to "I would like ..." or "may I have ..." Have some manners!
- Self-righteous people who refuse to believe scientific evidence that contradicts what their faith tells them to believe.
- People who refuse to give up their seat for a pregnant woman on public transportation. Self-centered jerks!
- Public transportation users who lean on/"hump" the pole on the subway. So other people can't use it to hold on. Self-centered jerks!
- Republican, aka "conservative," FOX News-loving voters. (Applicable only to those who vote Democrat.) What are they thinking?!
- Democrat, aka "liberal," hippie voters. (Applicable only to those who vote Republican.) What are they thinking?!
- Gym-goers who don't to wipe down exercise machines after use. Gross.
- People who don't wash their hands in a public restroom. Shudder.
- Public transit users who sit on the outside seat ... and then act incredulous that they have to move when you ask to sit down.
- People who swear/curse profusely. Especially in front of kids.
- Anyone with a persistent, heavy, rattling sniff in a movie theater or other public place. Get a tissue!
- Vacationers who vacation only at Disney World. Helllooo, haven't these people ever considered broadening their horizons?
- People who can't stop driving and texting or walking and texting or movie-watching and texting, etc. Cut it out!
- People who neglect to hold the door for anyone (especially women/children). Have a little human decency, whydontcha?
- People who refuse to thank someone who holds the door for them. Common courtesy must be completely dead.
Be honest: What do you negatively judge others on?
and helicopter parents....omg give your child some independence, let them take risks and just be a kid
Quoting bpryce:
Basically #3, i hate when i hear people talk about wanting to lose weight and then i watch them drink soda and eat fried chicken or mac n cheese....seriously!
and helicopter parents....omg give your child some independence, let them take risks and just be a kid
I truly only judge those who spend too much time judging others.
I am extremely laid back, I love people for who they are. I may not agree with their choices but I'm not gonna sit here like Oh. My. God. Becky, she fed her kids hot dogs.
But something about other people getting nasty makes me feel really sorry for them lol.
So, I guess, I judge you if you judge others so I'm basically judging myself 0.0
I also judge parents who neglect/abuse their children, parents who don't abide by the car seat laws, and people who stupidly spend their money and then complain when they don't have money for the important things
I guess I'm just one judgey bitch... Although I mostly keep my opinions go myself.
Wow.... this is bound to get ugly.
I guess if I have to choose, it would be 14 but then I always think well it could be medical. I DO judge those that have their kids running around coughing and sneezing on others. If it is obvious to strangers that your kid is sick, why is it not to you? Also, those parents that give their kids too much space. Watch your kid!
1,3,6,7,13,18 (thius goes for anywhere, not just public transportation), 23, 28, 30....ohh 30. i actually say your welcome very loudly when this happens. bitches.
Quoting MommieSDW:
I truly only judge those who spend too much time judging others.
I am extremely laid back, I love people for who they are. I may not agree with their choices but I'm not gonna sit here like Oh. My. God. Becky, she fed her kids hot dogs.
But something about other people getting nasty makes me feel really sorry for them lol.
So, I guess, I judge you if you judge others so I'm basically judging myself 0.0
I ONLY judge fat people... if they preach about healthy eating... what kind of things they do to try to lose weight that are riduculous..... like.... saving 4 bites of food on your plate... or act like they learned a bunch of shit from The Biggest Loser.... yet... never excersize.. never cook anything at home and order out at lunch from restraunts and get the most fatty stuff possible. :)


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Be Wise On Your Choices
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Nowadays, we see how millions of people suffer due to lack of food, nutrients, water or other important resources that are needed for their health and living. I think, generally, that everyone in the world should give in a little token of some kind that will be able to help theses people who die from time to time because they have no food. No one is asking for hundreds or thousands, but if everyone is able to put in at least 20 or 40 ringgit a month, for charity and the needy, imagine how much we would be able to collect, enough to feed those who need to be fed. Instantly around 50% of those who need food will be fed and other organizations will do whatever it takes to put the money to proper use. Help those who are hungry, everyone eats good food, they want some too. Lend in your hand of love.


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Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Commented Argonauts General Manager, Jim Barker, "We'd like to thank Noel for his professionalism and his winning attitude as a member of the Argonauts. As we continue building our team for long-term success these kinds of difficult decisions are necessary when looking at every part of our football club. Releasing a player like Noel is never easy but making this move, at this time, gives him a chance to explore all other CFL opportunities that may be available. We wish him continued success in the future."
In seven regular season games in 2012, Prefontaine punted 44 times for 1,889 yards, 42.9 avg., was good on 10 of 15 field goal attempts and made 11 kickoffs for 702 yards. He holds Argonauts club records for kickoffs and kickoff yards in a career (632 for 37,250 yards, 58.9 avg.), as well as punts and punting yards (1,403 punts for 64,568 yards, 46.0 avg.), and is second all-time for most field goals made (248) and attempted (349).
Commented Noel Prefontaine, "I want to thank the Toronto Argonauts organization, my teammates and Argos fans for all of their support. Toronto is my home but given current circumstances I need to take this opportunity to explore all of the options that could be available. I look forward to continuing my CFL career as an impact player."
Prefontaine has played in 235 career regular season games, 198 as an Argonaut, and won two Grey Cup championships, both in Double Blue. His CFL career numbers include 1,706 punts for 71,173 yards, 45.8 avg., he's completed 72.6% of 457 field goal attempts, and has 859 kickoffs for 50,452 yards, 58.7 avg.
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Prefontaine-Tiger Cats. Burris-Roughriders.
- December 19, 2012
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Some kids think of summer as a time to take a brain break. But for campers and young volunteers at HMNS, it's an opportunity to keep learning, make new friends and edge past the couch potatoes.
Nick Schaupp's involvement with HMNS — both as a camper and later as an Ecoteen — began three summers ago. While spending a summer learning instead of lounging around might seem nerdy to some, Nick says he was surprised by the social aspect of being an HMNS Scout.
"I thought it might be a little boring or bland, but there was a lot of social interaction," he says, with field trips and plenty of opportunity to goof off with new friends and fellow Scouts. Nick says that within three days, he'd forged new friendships that he could tell from the start would outlast the summer.
In addition to providing an outlet to meet and hang out with like-minded, accomplished young people, HMNS' Scouts program helped Nick accelerate his progress toward becoming an Eagle Scout; he arrived at his first Scout meeting after that first summer with a stack of merit badges when most kids had only tans to show for their summer.
And after being asked to ramp up his volunteering as an Ecoteen, Nick found that many of his friends were envious of his summer job. "They think it's cool working at a museum," Nick says. "Definitely cooler than flipping burgers or lotioning up as a lifeguard."
Now looking forward to the next challenge, Nick says his experience at HMNS has given him an edge when it comes to college applications. "I know what it's like to work hard, and being an Ecoteen has helped with interviews."
Follow Nick's lead and make the most of your summer as an Ecoteen or Scout! Learn more at hmns.org.


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Death Valley
The desert valley in California will see temperatures approach 130 degrees. The hottest temperature ever recorded on Earth occurred in Death Valley with a reading of 134 degrees, almost 100 years ago to the day in 1913. The park is dotted with locations such as Furnace Creek and Dante's View, and officials are urging people to exercise extreme caution. But sweltering heat is often a big draw for visitors to Death Valley National Park -- especially tourists from Europe -- with hotels already booked solid during the hotter months of July and August.
Be Careful
As if temperatures nearing 120 degrees weren't bad enough, it's even hotter inside cars and on concrete and asphalt roads and sidewalks. It can get to 200 degrees on asphalt during peak summer temperatures, presenting all sorts of hazards. Drivers should keep pets and children out of locked cars, and a person who suffers a fall on a sidewalk or a street could end up in the burn unit.
It's common in cities like Phoenix to see pet owners place booties on the paws of their dogs to keep the animals from burning on the blazing heat of streets and sidewalks. As a result, pet owners are urged to walk their dogs during morning and evening hours to protect them from the heat.
Bigger jetliners can handle temperatures around 126 and 127 degrees, but airlines are closely monitoring the conditions and smaller planes may have flights delayed. When the temperature gets real hot, the air becomes less dense and changes liftoff conditions.
No escape
The easiest way to beat the heat in cities such as Phoenix is to flee the desert for higher-elevation mountain cities such as Flagstaff, Sedona and Prescott. But there won't be much of a break from during this hot spell. Flagstaff could approach the record today of 97 degrees, and Sedona could be in the 110 range.


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GRAND FORKS, N.D. - The University of North Dakota has earned its fifth-consecutive Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Academic Top 25 Team Honor Roll, according to a recent announcement by the organization. UND's 3.505 combined team GPA ranked eighth in all of NCAA Division I, its seventh overall appearance on the list.
"Being in the top 25 in any given year is an outstanding achievement," said Amanda Hajdu, UND Athletics' Director of Academic Services. "But, being able to proclaim that you're in the top 25 for five consecutive years is a remarkable accomplishment for this team. It's truly the result of dedicated coaches and student-athletes, and their continued emphasis on academic success."
The WBCA Academic Top 25 annually recognizes NCAA Divisions I, II, III, NAIA, and junior/community college women's basketball teams across the nation that carry the highest combined grade point averages inclusive of all student-athletes on their roster for the entire season. This marks the 17th season in which the WBCA has compiled the honor roll.
"With the strong tradition of our academic integrity that Coach Gene Roebuck established, we are in a good position to keep moving forward with our move to DI," said new Head Coach Travis Brewster (who was an assistant on last year's staff). "All of the hard work that our young ladies do in the classroom correlates with our success on the court."
Green Bay took top honors with a 3.616 GPA, just ahead of South Dakota State (3.600). Fellow Great West Conference school Utah Valley checked-in at No. 7 with a 3.524 combined GPA. Four Big Sky Conference members cracked the top 25 with Montana State (11th), Northern Colorado (12th), Montana (17th) and Eastern Washington (25th) all garnering accolades.
"I look forward to the release of the Academic Top 25 each summer," said WBCA CEO Beth Bass. "Because our society places so much emphasis on winning games and championships, it is a refreshing change of pace when we recognize those teams that excel in the classroom.
"Like winning on the court, academic success on a team level does not happen by accident. It requires a group of student-athletes who realize the importance of education and earning their degrees, coaches who expect and encourage their players to attend class and study, and administrators who provide strong academic support programs for their athletes," said Bass.
North Dakota (21-11 overall) had success on the court as well last season, winning the Great West Conference regular season and postseason tournament titles and qualifying for the Women's Basketball Invitational (WBI). UND has successfully completed the transition to full NCAA Division I status and will compete in the Big Sky Conference next season.
2011-12 8th 3.505
2010-11 22nd 3.358
2009-10 10th 3.442
2008-09 2nd 3.580
2007-08 14th* 3.474
1999-00 12th* 3.401
1996-97 15th* 3.285
*Among Division II schools