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Someone emailed me and said me comments are not working? Is this nonsense true? Or are you all just sick of me.
January 10, 2010
Someone emailed me and said me comments are not working? Is this nonsense true? Or are you all just sick of me.
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Labels: what the fuck
December 24, 2009
First lets start by saying Hello again to all of my fantastic readers. It's been awhile, I know, and I'm sorry!
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Labels: a strange and awkward situation, chaos and insanity, school sucks sometimes
October 16, 2009
Life of a Nursing Student.
As predicted, this term is an absolute doozy ! We are three weeks in, and I still haven't had a chance to stop and catch my breath. I took the first month off from work to focus completely on school without distractions. I told my boss I would be back mid-October, but the way things are shaping up, if I do return to work it may only be for one sad shift a week....and hell no, it doesn't make ME sad at all.
I plan to post any interesting events that happen throughout my clinical rotations however. I mean, I realize this is a waitress blog and all, but you KNOW you'd rather read about old man testicle gunk, or my incontinent coma patient shitting on me while I was changing his bed. After all, that's real entertainment. No more "Oh, table 3 is being a bitch" or, "that asshole didn't tip..." lets get down and dirty with the stuff life is REALLY all about.
In the mean time I plan on changing the title of this blog. Also follow me on Twitter for more frequent updates (though probably still uncommon). And make sure to not go anywhere! I haven't forgotten about you. I will post when I can, and will regularly update throughout school breaks.
Also, if you've ever taken any medical courses and worked with a SimMan or a mannequin, this video is sure to have you laughing your ass off!!
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Labels: chaos and insanity, I suck big time, school sucks sometimes
September 25, 2009
Weekly Confessions
This week you bared your soul. You shared the gruesome details, you admitted to crimes against society, you laughed an evil laugh, and I loved every second of it.
Secret Confession #1- One time I had to deliver a fruit tray to the main office of the county department of health. The delivery was scheduled for very early in the morning, and was located a good 30 minutes away from my house. Since my work was another 30 miles away in the opposite direction, I decided to bring the fruit tray home with me to save an hour at the crack of dawn. That morning as I sleepily loaded the fruit tray into my car, I accidentally dropped it all over the pavement... There was no time to get the ingredients, much less prepare them, so I did the only thing I could think of: I picked up all of the fruit, rinsed it off, and reassembled the platter. Yup, I served pavement fruit to the health department.
Brilliant. The shear irony of the situation would have been to much to handle. Now, lets hear from the passive aggressive antics of a pizza maker, and a cocktail waitress...
Secret Confession #2- I used to work at a place that served take-away pizza. Whenever someone was especially rude, I would slice their pizza just hard enough so it looked like it had been sliced, but not hard enough to cut through the crust. Devastating? Probably not. But the thought of those jerks making a mess of themselves trying to eat a slice on the way home always made me smile.
Secret Confessions #3-When I was a cocktail waitress at a casino, I used to do something called "arm pit straws". Whenever a person was particularly nasty and called me a bitch, I would put their straw under my arm pit while I was delivering other drinks. I would then put the straw in their drink (arm pit side up) and deliver it with a smile.
Ahh, and just the thought of you silently sabotaging those asswads makes me smile too. Thank you all for your confessions this week. Keep them coming, as I am thoroughly enjoying reading through them. It sure is nice to know you are all just as screwed up and vindictive as I am.
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Labels: a strange and awkward situation, don't you just love irony, throwing shit on the floor, what the fuck
September 21, 2009
Confessions of a Cokehead
When hubby and I first met during the awkward prepubescent years, we were like two zit faced tweens in a Proactive commercial. We smiled at each other with metal faces as I knelt down to give him a kiss. See, I had a growth spurt before most kids my age, and was much like an amazonian walking several feet above my peers. Though it was a successful year for me and sports, it was not uncommon for me to hear shouts of "She-Man" and "Giraffe" echoing down the halls.
Like most things that happen during the ages of 11-14, we pray they stay buried and locked within the walls of our junior high, our relationship was certainly one of them. Pictures were burned to hide the evidence that I had, in fact, dated a midget.
Six years later when hubby and I ran into each other again, I was happy to see that he was no longer 4'8, but was still as thin as ever. We started dating immediately and four years later we were married. Though he was still shorter then me, this time it was only by mere inches, rather then entire feet as was the case in junior high. We were finally on level playing field. Until slowly, I began gaining the dreaded marriage weight I had heard horror stories about. While some will be quick to blame the birth control, I will admit the fault was nobodies but my own... and whole milk, and ice cream. Four months after the wedding, I was shocked when my favorite skinny jeans didn't fit anymore.
In effort to save money, the grocery shopping was down to mainly essentials, and since hubby needs high calorie food and drink to keep up his weight (lucky bastard) I found myself buying whole milk, pasta, and Pepsi. (yes, Pepsi is an essential).
Once I identified the culprit I immediately changed my shopping habits. I began buying skim milk, non-fat ice cream and Diet Pepsi for myself, while still buying high calorie foods for him. Within months I had lost most of the weight, and rejoiced as I slipped effortlessly into my favorite jeans.
One night last week I called hub, and asked if he could pick me up a Diet on his way home. When he arrived home with Coke, I threw a fit. After a four month love affair with Diet Pepsi, I felt that drinking any thing else was an abomination. Three 2-liters in two hours later, I was addicted. I began bathing in it, washing my dishes with it, and feeding it to my kitten. I filled my car, my cereal and my aquarium with it. I washed my clothes, filled the hot tub, and watered my plants with it. I dreamt of it at night, and made love to it during the day. Thank you husband for accidentally bringing it home that fateful night that changed my life. I will now fight anyone who says that Diet Pepsi is better.
And on a completely unrelated note, this is the funniest blog ever!! Go check it out, and leave some love. Adnoxious.blogspot.com
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Labels: a strange and awkward situation, it's cause you're a fatty, what the fuck
September 17, 2009
Confessions Collection
Since 90% of my year is spent with my nose deep in the books, when each school term is finished I usually have a few weeks to unwind, stay in my pj's all day, veg out and watch the episodes of all my favorite shows that I've missed. So to commemorate my finishing Gossip Girl Season 2 in less than 4 days, I have decided to feature a weekly Confession, written by you of course.
Are you a waitress, a pizza delivery driver, a barista, a grocery store checker, a nurse, or a retail salesman? If you work in any from of customer service and have ever fucked with a customer unbeknownst to them, please share it here. Tell me your deepest darkest secrets. Tell me about the time you spit on a pizza, or the time you ate food from a patrons plate after removing it from their table. Tell me about pouring Visine into someones drink, or giving that hot guy a discount on sharp Cheddar at the store. I want the gruesome details! And don't worry, It'll remain anonymous unless you request otherwise.
To begin this new feature on Confessions of a Part Time Waitress, I will start by sharing a secret of my own.
When I was 16 I worked at Little Caesars Pizza. On many occasions during my delivery's I would sneakily eat a bread stick out of the bag. Since each bag came with 8, I figured nobody would ever find out. To this day I don't know if anyone did.
Now its your turn. Just type it into the box on your left!
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Labels: a strange and awkward situation, sneaky bastard, what really happens at a restaurant, what the fuck
September 10, 2009
100th Follower: Observations About The World
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Labels: 100th follower, blog-share
September 9, 2009
I think I need to change my blog title to Confessions of the Occasional Waitress. Or maybe 5 Hours a Week Waitress, or possibly I Hate my Dead End Job and Can't Wait to Quit as Soon as I'm Done With School....What do you think? Sounds pretty catchy eh?
Last week was our "unofficial" anniversary weekend. We headed North to watch our favorite band play a show, and then camped for 5 days on the beach. We had so much fun, and dreaded the thought of coming home and heading back to work. Funny thing is, we're home and I still have 5 more days off. See, I'm quite possibly the least of my employers concern right now. When I was first hired I told my manager that I would have complete availability. 7 days a week, any shift, doubles, triples, anything. Then once I started, I found out I had been accepted into the Nursing Program, and that the next two years of my life would be a complete shit storm of homework, clinicals, and HESI's. So, imagine the managers surprise when they learned they completely wasted their time training me when I would only be available to work one, maybe two shifts a week. Oh well, I guess that's the gamble. So now they just don't schedule me. And to be honest, I'm not complaining. The less I work the happier I am.
Next weekend is our "official" anniversary and we have another weekend getaway planned. Then just days after we get back Fall term starts and I wont even have enough time to scratch my own ass let alone work a shift at the steakhouse.
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Labels: stupid managers, what really happens at a restaurant, what the fuck
September 3, 2009
The One Hundredth Follower (Inspired by The Hooters Girl)
Several months ago, The Hooters Girl challenged her readers to officially "Follow" her blog, and that who ever became the one hundredth follower would be featured on a Blog Share post.
As I have reached 85 followers of my own, I would like to present the same challenge to you. The one hundredth follower of my blog will receive a full post dedicated to them, (and the blog/journal or site of their choosing), and a link on my page under Favorites.
I would also like to add that in doing so, you will be guaranteeing much additional traffic towards your blog.
So, what do ya say?
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September 1, 2009
The Sweaty Silverware
Last night was my first day back from my bullshit suspension. Though I walked in feeling completely awkward and uncomfortable, both mangers did a good job pretending nothing happened, while whispers of "I thought she was fired," and "I hear she's been stealing for months" were overheard from fellow employees throughout the night.
It was a remarkably uneventful shift, spent avoiding confrontation of any sort. It was ridiculously slow, and we were asked to start small cleaning projects. I opted to roll hundreds and hundreds of silverware, as it beats the hell out of scrubbing crusted cheese, and layers of spilled sauce under the salad bar.
I think it may be the law anyway, but my steakhouse is what you might consider an equal opportunity employer. This usually means non-biased hiring towards sex, race, or religion. However we have often hired mentally handicapped people as well. Now, please don't leave nasty comments because I will have none of it. My Aunt had down syndrome, and I have a soft spot in my heart for the mentally challenged. I do not, however, think that they belong working in a stressful position like those offered at a restaurant. Our newest hired busser is handicapped. He is very friendly, and does what he is told, problem is it takes him 5 times as long to get it done, and he forgets important parts of each task, which usually takes someone else to clean up, or sort out.
Last night, I thought I would teach him to roll silverware, and smiled as his eyes filled with joy at learning the new skill. We spent about ten minutes together rolling silverware, when he was asked to empty all the trash cans. He returned from the job to continue with silverware, and was completely drenched with sweat. I assumed he had washed his hands, so we continued rolling. We made small talk until I caught him wiping drips of sweat from his forehead with his bare hands. At first I was unsure of what to tell him, so I just watched as he scratched his nose, rubbed his sweaty neck, and returned his hands to silverware rolling. I gagged a bit, and then I reminded him that anytime he touched his face he needed to wash his hands. He nodded agreeably, and took off to do so.
While he was gone, Manager C (the one to suspend me) walked by with her manager meal, said she would be in the office eating dinner if anyone needed her, and reached forward to grab the nearest silverware.
Of course she grabbed the one Busser had just snotted, and sweat all over. And of course I didn't tell her. I just snickered to myself, and told her to enjoy her meal.


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Alabama Counties: Calhoun County
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Calhoun County, Ala., was created on 1832 Dec. 18 from ceded Creek Indian Territory. It was originally named Benton County in honor of Thomas Hart Benton. The county seat was established in Jacksonville in 1833. On January 29, 1858, the name was changed to Calhoun County in honor of John C. Calhoun (South Carolina). The county seat was moved to Anniston in 1899.
Calhoun County is located in the northeastern section of the state, in the Appalachian Mountain chain. It encompasses 611 square miles. The Coosa River flows along the western boundary of the county. Notable towns include Anniston, Jacksonville, Piedmont, and Oxford.
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In the ARIN region we attempted to safe guard against the list being missued, by making the data available only to entities who have qualified to obtain bulk whois data from ARIN. In order to obtain bulk whois data, you must sign an agreement with ARIN and meet certain qualifications: https://www.arin.net/resources/services/poc_validation_readme.html Ideally, the data would be used for good and not evil -- that service providers would check against the list before permitting a prefix to be announced. --Heather On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 8:18 AM, Shane Kerr <shane at time-travellers.org> wrote: > Hello, > > I recall when ARIN was discussing automatically marking non-responsive > contacts in their database, a concern did come up. The concern was that > address hijackers would have an excellent pre-filtered list of networks > that are likely to be poorly maintained. > > A spammer could: > > 1. Download the latest list of non-responsive object owners. > 2. Download the latest list of inetnum in the RIPE Database. > 3. Extract out the network ranges with non-responsive object > owners. > 4. Find those network ranges that also happen to be missing from > BGP. > 5. Advertise those ranges. > 6. Send spam from those ranges. > 7. Profit! > > Since the spammer knows that the mail for these ranges don't work, she > can be pretty sure that it will take a while for the good guys to figure > out what is going on. By that time she's sipping cocktails on the beach. > > I am not opposed to having regular checks of contact information. I am > not even opposed to providing a public view of the "quality" of contact > information, as proposed in 2010-09. > > However, perhaps a better way forward would be to make this something > handled in the context of the RIPE NCC/LIR relationship. > > Keeping in mind that these are people who have been contacted via the > LIR Portal and e-mail, they need to be encouraged to care a bit. There > are several ways this could be done: > > * Changing the contact information on the maintainers to the > contact for the LIR, along with an appropriate message > explaining it (I think the LIR contact information is corrected > at least often enough to send an annual invoice) > * Require checking of maintainer information before receiving > future RIPE NCC registration services (this will probably be > less important post-IPv4 runout... what services do I need after > I get my IPv6 /32 block!?!) > * Adding a penalty in the annual membership fees if maintainer > information is not confirmed (I suppose this could be named a > "Good Quality Discount" instead, but that amounts to the same > thing) > * Revoking the resources from the LIR > > The problem here, as always, is that LIRs set the policies, and I think > they are unlikely to approve a policy that can be used against them. I > doubt the RIPE NCC actually wants to enforce this kind of stuff either! > > -- > Shane > >
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Tests and reviews of different batteries to help you find the Right One…
You can often hear people complaining from various problems with their rechargeable NiCd or NiMH batteries and saying that the problem is caused by the so called "memory effect", however in truth it is mostly because of improper usage and handling of the batteries. The term "memory effect" is not the best one to describe the issue as the "true memory effect" is not something that you can achieve unless in specially controlled conditions, so a more accurate description is "voltage depletion" or "voltage depression". And while "memory effect" is the most commonly used term usually they all refer to a drop in voltage and thus resulting in a loss of capacity of a battery due to partial discharge and repetitive full charges without going for a full discharge-charge cycle. The problem was first observed with NiCd batteries and NiMH cells do seem to suffer from it as well, but to a smaller extent and the usual problem causing the so called "memory effect" is when user constantly charges his batteries in order for them to be always ready for use with the maximum capacity. Due to the fact that the newer LSD (Low Self Discharge) NiMH batteries do self discharge much slower compared to traditional NiMHs, they tend to be less prone to such problems as there is no need to top them off frequently in order for them to be always ready to be used.
Fortunately, this effect is reversible and all you need to usually do is one or two full cycles of a NiCd or NiMH battery (discharge/charge cycle) down to about 1V (it is not recommended to discharge to 0V!). Doing so should normally restore a NiCd or NiMH battery to its full voltage and thus the full useable capacity. The good thing is that if you handle properly your rechargeable batteries and do a full discharge/charge cycle once in a while you should not have to worry about getting problems with the so called "memory effect". The reality however is such so that in almost all cases when users are experiencing problems with their rechargeable batteries it is usually caused by improper handling, overcharging/overdischarging or improper storage and is not associated with the "memory effect" at all. Actually the improper use and storage also is the problem that you are unable to fully utilize the capabilities that other rechargeable batteries such as LiIon, LiFe and LiPo batteries offer as these do not have issues associated with "memory effect" that you can blame.
So the next time you have a dead rechargeable NiCd or NiMH battery think about how you handled and used it before blaming it all on the "memory effect" as it probably had nothing to do with the fact that you've left the battery cell to get fully discharged to 0V for example. Have in mind that the negative effects caused by the "memory effect" or more precisely said by "voltage depletion" or "voltage depression" such as loss of voltage and thus useable capacity are fully reversible, however the same problems caused by overdischarging or overcharging a battery repeatedly are not!


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"Physically I feel good,'' he said two days after throwing 5 1/3 innings and 104 pitches against the Cubs. "I'm looking forward to Colorado [next start]. "Obviously, I'm not even a year out of surgery yet [July 14], and I've always been told that a year out of surgery you should feel close to normal and be gaining strength. I hope I'm going to get stronger, but that stuff is to be determined. Certainly, I hope I can pitch the remainder of the season healthy, or semi-healthy, and help the team win.''
Other White Sox links: J.J. doesn't like Ozzie Guillen's lineup moves, James tries to explain why Edwin Jackson hasn't lived up to expectations, Jim calls the Dan Hudson and David Holmberg for Edwin Jackson trade the worst trade Kenny has ever made (aye on that), and MLBTR estimates how much would the Sox have to pay to sign Carlos Quentin to an extension.


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If you are a regular visitor to Hermanus, you may well be enticed into enjoying one of these special walking tours, each offering the chance to gain more knowledge while, at the same time, exploring this wonderful, and very walkable, town. Here are five original ways to explore Hermanus on foot.
1. Hermanus by Mouth
One of the delights of being in Hermanus is discovering that extra special deli, bar or restaurant. Enthusiasts of Hermanus and its culinary delights have been following the food route every time they visit this seaside village. Most of the popular eateries offer a locally sourced menu and wines which can be searched for by price, or style of cuisine. Added bonus is the cheese shops, coffee shops, bakeries and ice cream parlours. Moreover, Hermanus offers wine shops forwine enthusiasts who share their passion for discovering the best the five wine routes in the area has to offer. Try pairing some incredible wines with the cheese and charcuterie– how tempting is all that!
2. Hermanus by the Glass
For those wishing to extend their knowledge of wines, it is also worth checking out Hermanus by the Glass, which also offers food and wine walks, with perhaps a little more emphasis on the wine.
The local wines are unquestionably some of the best the country offers amongst the most refined in the world. With so much variety and classics on offer, it can be somewhat overwhelming when confronted with a mouth-watering selection. Hermanus is the perfect spot for wine experts and novices alike to indulge in this most valuable of the Whale Coast's jewels.
3. Bookworm Walking Tours
If you have literary yearnings, Hermanus is offered new & second-hand bookshops with arguably the most creative variety of any coastal village on the Whale Coast. If time is short, opt for a custom walk, focusing on a particular topic or writer. Hermanus has nurtured more than its fair share of literary talent and the books by local authors are inspirational and very informative.
4. Walks for Better Travel Photos
If you enjoy photography, and whether you are a beginner or have some knowledge, this cliff path from harbour to waterfront combine learning with improving your skill, to take beautiful photographs while, at the same time, discovering Hermanus. You can choose from tours of various areas of the town including the craft markets, the museum as well as a magical array of lights if you enjoy night photography. Combine your shooting -with –a- lens outing with multi-day activities tailored to suit your interest.
5. Let you fingers do the walking
Hermanus Online is a great website, which pretty much covers anything you might conceivably want to do and know about Hermanus … from food and wine tours to museum tours, history tours, literature tours, shopping and country market tours, … right through to art tours. It will become your guide to restaurants, shops and museums with activities tailored specifically for your interests. A good idea for first timers in Hermanus is also to ask a local. They will help you navigate the neighbourhood you are staying, and introduce you to situations you are likely to encounter during your stay, from ordering at a restaurant to navigating the menu and the authentic taxi transport.
The key to Hermanus Online is that it is just that, a team of enthusiastic local experts to help plan your visit, including not just the essential sights, but less known facts and anecdotes, from beautiful spots to visit where to stop for an apéritif … the insider secrets only are known by the locals!


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Tiwi spies on your children, so you don't have to
Black box for the kids
A new device called the Tiwi offers to spy on your children's driving by reporting their speed, manoeuvring, acceleration and even if they're wearing seatbelts, so the little blighters will be too scared to move by the time they're 18.
Unlike competing offerings, which just tell you where your children are, the Tiwi focuses on grassing up youngsters set on playing Need for Speed - Live. The box, which will set you back $549, uses an accelerometer to judge if a corner was taken too fast, or if traffic lights are being used for racing starts. The black box can be programmed to issue verbal warnings or alert the parent.
Said parent is sitting at home when they receive a text message, email or phone call, to let them know that little Jimmy is being a danger to himself and those around him. Unfortunately the device lacks the ability to administer a clip round the ear, or even to cut power to the engine, but parents can call up and yell at their offspring instead.
The Tiwi has an integrated mobile phone, and parents will have to pay $35 a month for such peace of mind. The company is however offering various deals and discounts to get the first few boxes out of the shop.
The company describes the Tiwi as "part driving instructor, part mentor, part guardian angel", and children will no doubt feel safer by knowing a parent is watching everything they do. Once they get out of the car they will of course face parental wrath, but there's always the option of running away from home. ®
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April 07, 2014
BARRE — You probably won't be able to watch Netflix in City Hall Park, but surfing the Internet from your laptop, tablet or smartphone without doing a number on your data plan could soon be an added attraction to historic downtown Barre.
Plans to create a free, public Wi-Fi zone in the city's central business district could come together quickly and a "wireless mesh network" supported by excess bandwidth kicked in by willing Barre businesses may be ready to launch by Memorial Day.
Last week members of the city's information technology committee met with a representative of the Vermont Digital Economy Project to discuss the potential for doing in downtown Barre what has been done — free of charge — in a growing number of Vermont communities over the past several months.
Caitlin Lovegrove told committee members the price is right, the city is eligible, and the clock is ticking because the program, which was launched by the Vermont Council on Rural Development and funded with an 18-month federal grant, is scheduled to end in July.
Designed to help bridge the "digital divide" in communities that were hard hit by flooding three years ago, Lovegrove said the project has already facilitated public Wi-Fi zones, similar to the one being discussed in Barre, in eight towns from Bethel to Wilmington, while establishing wireless "hotspots" in six other communities, including Killington and Stockbridge.
Four other Wi-Fi projects — the nearest one in Waterbury — are now in the works, and Lovegrove said if Barre wants to be added to a short list, which includes Bennington, Newfane and St. Albans, that decision needs to be made by the end of the month.
The committee is more than a little interested and, from the sounds of it, a touch envious of communities that were quicker to react to the opportunity.
"If Royalton has one (a free Wi-Fi zone) we need to get one," committee member Jeff Tuper-Giles said.
That was the unanimous view of the three-member committee, which needs to discuss whether the city, the Barre Partnership, or some combination of the two would actually own and be responsible for moderating and maintaining a wireless network that — without additional private investment — would encompass City Hall Park and extend as far north up North Main Street as four strategically placed outdoor access points can bounce a shared signal.
Committee chairman Lucas Herring, who walked the downtown with Lovegrove and Dan Jones of the Barre Partnership before the meeting, predicted the proposed network would encompass the core downtown area and likely extend — without any independent upgrade — just beyond Espresso Bueno.
According to Lovegrove, since the first of the public Wi-Fi projects was launched in Bethel last summer the networks have generated a fair amount of use. More than 20,000 distinct clients have logged on in one of the zones or "hotspots" and have collectively transferred nearly 1,700 gigabytes of information, she said.
Because all of the public networks are relatively new and many are in very small towns, Lovegrove said there are significant swings in average daily usage. She said the "hotspot" in Marlboro is averaging about 10 users a day, while Bethel's Wi-Fi zone is now averaging 168 unique users a day.
Due to its size and the volume of traffic that flows through its downtown on a daily basis, Lovegrove predicted usage of the Wi-Fi zone proposed for Barre wouldn't take long to take off.
"In a town like this I expect it (usage) would explode pretty quickly," she said.
With the program nearing an end, Lovegrove said she will need an answer from Barre soon.
"We've got to move quickly on this one," she said.
Lovegrove said a consultant could come and do a site survey in an effort to identify optimal locations for access points and reach out to building and business owners to determine if they are interested in participating.
Assuming four suitable locations can be locked down, Lovegrove said the hardware could be installed and ready to launch by the end of May.
Lovegrove said the city and the partnership could develop a "landing page" that would include yet-to-be-determined terms and conditions users must agree to and create an opportunity to promote local businesses and events.
According to Lovegrove, the landing page can be a useful tool to reach out to tourists traveling through the community, as well as people who live and work here.
Herring said the committee will need to meet one more time to finalize a recommendation that he expects will be submitted to the City Council for its consideration in the next couple of weeks. Though there could be some debate about which entity is responsible for the system, Herring predicted the committee would recommend the city take advantage of the opportunity.
"The equipment is free, the installation is free, it's kind of a no-brainer," he said.
Lovegrove said while restrictions limiting bandwidth usage — likely preventing people from watching movies on their mobile devices — are common, and Barre could choose to shut the network during certain hours, it could not ever password protect it or charge people to use it.
"You have to keep it free and open to the public," she said.
Provided the licenses are renewed when they expire in five years — a combined cost of $600 for the four access points that have been proposed – those agreements would cover replacing and upgrading any hardware. The grant won't cover the cost of additional access points, though they could be added if the city, the partnership or private businesses were interested in expanding the proposed Wi-Fi zone. The cost of each access point is approximately $1,400.


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Email submissions for the calendar to firstname.lastname@example.com. The deadline for submissions is 10 a.m. Monday for the Thursday edition and 10 a.m. Wednesday for the Sunday edition.
This week
'Inequality for All'
Free screening of documentary that follows former U.S. Labor Secretary Robert Reich as he looks to raise awareness of the country's widening economic gap at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, in Eisenhower Room at Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library, 3 Community Park Road. Sponsored by Resource Generation Denver/ Boulder chapter. No registration required.
Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament
For ages 9 to 18 and parents from 2 to 4p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, at Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library, 3 Community Park Road. Players of all levels welcome. Bring your own deck. Open to ages 9-18, parents are welcome. Registration required: library Teen Zone desk or 720-887-2360.
Hawaiian luau lunch
At noon Friday, Aug. 8 at Lakeshore Cafe at Broomfield Community Center, 280 Spader Way. Food and entertainment. Cost: $6/$7.50. Registration required: 303-464-5526.
Coffee and Conversation at Broomfield Veterans Memorial Museum
Museum, 12 Garden Center, holds Coffee and Conversation with guest speakers from 9 to 11 a.m. selected Saturdays. Public invited to hear veterans share their stories over coffee and light refreshments. Aug. 9: Melinda Plett, who served as a combat medic with the 10th Mountain Division in Afghanistan and is a student at the University of Colorado. Information: broomfieldveterans.org, email firstname.lastname@example.com or call Jerry Chesser, 303-525-1009.
Suits 'n Sneakers 5K
Inaugural 5K fun run that benefits Broomfield-based nonprofit A Precious Child at 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, in Central Park in Stapleton. Presented by Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce. Post-run festival will include a costume contest, music and more. Goodwill Industries of Denver will collect gently used professional attire and sneakers and Bonfils will have a mobile blood donation center on site. Cost: $25 for chamber members, $35 for nonmembers. Information: 303-620-8027, e-mail email@example.com or denverchamber.org/suits5k.
Pet shots
Veterinarian Deborah Mackey of Claws and Paws House Call Service will hold a vaccination clinic for dogs and cats from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 9, at Willow Run Feed Store, 5700 W. 120th Ave. Information: 303-404-0825 or 303-466-5971.
Emerald Ash Borer info session
Free session with Colorado State University Extension coordinator Micaela Truslove at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, at Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library, 3 Community Park Road. Register: 720-887-2350 or email email@example.com.
Summer Sundays at the Brunner House
Broomfield Council on the Arts and Humanities monthly concert series featuring carnival games, inflatables, storytellers and arts and crafts. Carnival from 4 to 6 p.m., concerts 6 to 8 p.m. at Brunner Farmhouse, 640 Main St. Aug. 10 —Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra, Big Band, jazz, rock and pop. Information: 330-460-6800 or artsinbroomfield.org.
Special events
Health insurance info sessions
Meet Broomfield's health coverage guide from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 11 and 25 and Sept. 8 at Mamie Doud Eisenhower Library, 3 Community Park Road. Information: 720-887-2262 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Education funding
Class led by Reid Johnson of MBA Wealth Management, Inc. at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, at Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library, 3 Community Park Road. Register: 720-887-2350 or email email@example.com.
Fall gardening primer
Class on fall gardening tips and techniques at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, at Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library, 3 Community Park Road. Register: 720-887-2350 or email email@example.com.
Broomfield Academy open house
At 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, at Broomfield Academy, 7203 W. 120th Ave. Academic preschool through middle school. Programs include instruction in swimming, Spanish, Chinese, music and technology. RSVP: 303-469-6449. Information: broomfieldacademy.com.
Broomfield High Class of 1974 reunion
40th reunion will be Aug. 14-16. Friday evening drinks and appetizers at The Ranch Country Saturday evening dinner and entertainment at The Ranch. Sunday gathering at a park. Email contact information and classmates contact information to Cheryl Krieger Brown, firstname.lastname@example.com
FRIENDS Night Out
Trip to see That Eighties Band at Village at FlatIron Crossing for adults with developmental disabilities from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21. Meet at FRIENDS of Broomfield, 11851 Saulsbury St. Cost: $20. Registration deadline is Monday, Aug. 18. Information: Molly Coufal, email@example.com or 303-404-0123, or friendsofbroomfield.org/friends-night-out.html.
Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) Open House
Hosted by Ridge Community Church from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, at 11850 Upham St. Information: email@example.com or 505-710-7345.
Internet basics
Learn basics of browsing the Internet in class at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, at Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library, 3 Community Park Road. Basic computer skill required. Register: 720-887-2350 or email email@example.com.
The Occasional Chew
Community food truck event from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, at Outlook Park, near the intersection of 136th Avenue and Main Street. Information: facebook.com/theoccasionalchew.
Speaker series at The Grange
Broomfield Museum Depot Friends and Crescent presenting history/speaker series at 7 p.m. first Wednesday of month starting May through October at historic Crescent Grange, 7901 W. 120th Ave. Sept. 3: "Railroad Stories: Tracks across Colorado and Broomfield." Oct. 1: "Phantom Towns, Disappearing Camps and Other Places near Broomfield." Information: 303-460-6824.
Broomfield High FACS peach sale
Broomfield High School Family and Consumer Science Department selling 20-pound boxes of Palisade peaches for $35. Peach delivery date is TBA. Quantities are limited. Reserve peaches at school office, 1 Eagle Way, or by contacting Kailen Stover, 720-561-8145 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Classes for families dealing with mental illness
Free, 12-week "Family-To-Family" education course, sponsored by National Alliance on Mental Illness Boulder/Broomfield County and NAMI Colorado will start Sunday, Sept. 7, in Broomfield. Meets from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Open to family members and caregivers of adults living with mental illness. Course will cover schizophrenia, manic-depressive disorder (bipolar), major depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorder, borderline personality disorder, co-occurring disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and schizo-affective disorder. Additional topics include coping skills, basic medication information, listening and communication techniques, problem-solving skills, recovery and rehabilitation and self-care for family members and caregivers. All materials provided. Confidentiality will be maintained. Register/ information: Elizabeth, email@example.com or 303-443-4591.
Dancing with the Broomfield Stars
Broomfield Community Foundation event at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at 1stBank Center. "Star" dancers: Greg Blanchard, Brian Conly, Beth Fouchey, Carolyn Gdowski, Kale Gilmore, Gina Herrmann, Steve Higgins and Linda Johnson. Instructors/coaches paired with the "stars" from Booths Dance Denver, Colorado Conservatory of Dance, Dance Arts Studio and Loftea Cafe. Tickets: $55 floor seating (each table has eight seats), $40 adult general admission, $20 student general admission (25 and younger). Table sponsorships: $500 (recognition and priority for table placement). Ticket prices include parking and the food provided by restaurants in addition to show. Purchase tickets: broomfieldfoundation.org/dancing-with-the-broomfield-stars or 303-469-7208 to make reservations and payment. The couple that raises the most money will be the winner. Vote for a dancer in advance: broomfieldfoundation.org/vote-for-a-dancer.
Rockin Seniors Cool Classic Car Show
12th annual show will be Sept. 20 at Broomfield Days; benefits Broomfield senior programs and services. Entry: $25 donation, includes T-shirt ($30 day of the show). Top twelve trophies. Registration forms at Broomfield Community Center. Free "Cruise-In" from 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 19 at Bumper's Grill, 135 Nickel St. Information: Broomfield Senior Center, 303-464-5526 or organizers, Rick and Kathy, 303-465-2331 or 206-478-2010.
Tech Cafe at library
Bring your tech questions to drop-in tech clinic from 1 to 3 p.m. the first and third Fridays of month at Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library, 3 Community Park Road. Fifteen-minute sessions with librarian for help with any computer or tablet problems.
Puppy socialization playgroup
Free puppy socialization classes, 8 to 14 weeks old. Professionally monitored. Meets at 11:15 a.m. Saturdays. RSVP required. Information: rockymountaindogtraining.com.
Baby Welcome Program
Broomfield residents with infants ages newborn to 1, can receive a Baby Welcome Program gift packet from the Children's Library at Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library, 3 Community Park Road. Each packet includes a book, bookmark, gift bag, baby T-shirt and library related informational flyers. Information: Visit the Children's Library, or 720-887-2315.
Sports & rec
Active Adult Yoga Workshop
Instructor in small group class focuses on primary poses. For all yoga abilities. Meets from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, at Broomfield Community Center, 280 Spader Way. Cost: $7/$9 Register: 303- 460-6900.
Broomfield Youth Football Association
BYFA taking tackle and flag registrations until Aug. 13. Participants can sign up on line at byfa.com or at Player Assessment Combine from 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 13 at Broomfield County Commons.
Legacy Band Golf Tournament
Sixth annual tourney on Saturday, Aug. 16, at Thorncreek Golf Course. Registration for four-person scramble at 6:30 a.m., shotgun start at 7:30 a.m. Supports the Legacy marching band's trip to march in the Rose Bowl Parade in Pasadena, California in 2015. Information: Scott Swift, 303-725-1642.
Student-golfer clinic
Former collegiate golfers from Broomfield Steve Ziegler (Stanford), Bryce Babcock (Hastings) and Ryan Eres (Arizona Christian) will hold clinic to help kids take next steps athletically and academically. For ages 10 to 17 from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 23 and 24, at Gold Crown Junior Learning Center at Eagle Trace Golf Course. Cost: $150. Information: 303-589-5825 or 720-300-0296.
Gold Crown volleyball
Tryouts for competitive program for grades six, seven and/or eight from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25, at Aspen Creek K-8 School, 5550 Aspen Creek Drive. Information: goldcrownfoundation.com. Coaches also needed; contact Sandy, email@example.com.
C.A.R.A. youth cross country
Program for ages 7 to 14 years. Recreational distance running and distance running skill development. Participants encouraged to be able to jog/run a minimum of 10 minutes continuously prior to first practice. Participants can compete in five meets Saturdays or Sundays, mid-September through mid-October. Meets 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Aug. 25 through Oct. 12. Cost: $50/$70. Information: Angela, 303-464-5542.
Fall volleyball for grades two through six
Beginner level program meets Wednesdays, Sept. 3 through Oct. 22, at Aspen Creek K-8 School, 5550 Aspen Creek Drive. Half-hour practice followed by half-hour game. Grades two to four: 6:10 to 7:20 p.m.; grades four to six: 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. Cost before Aug. 31: $50/$70 ; after: $60/$80. Register: 303-464-5501. Volunteer coaches needed; contact Sandy, email@example.com. Coaches' meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27,at Paul Derda Recreation Center, 13201 Lowell Blvd.
Fall lacrosse
Sundays, Sept. 7 through Oct. 9. Teams will practice the first two Sundays, then play games against other CYLA teams. Game times and locations to be determined. Some travel is required. Team jersey provided. Leagues for U9, U11, U13, U15. Information: broomfieldrecreation.com or Aaron, at firstname.lastname@example.com, or 303-464-5500.
Broomfield Days Open Golf Tournament
Shotgun four-person scramble tournament Friday, Sept. 19, at Broadlands Golf Course. Cost: $100 individuals, $400 teams, includes green fees, cart fees, practice balls, lunch, sleeve of balls, tees and divot repair tool. Proceeds benefit Broomfield senior programs. Information and registration brochures: http://broomfield.org/index.aspx?nid=602.
Build Something Better Golf Tournament
Friday, Sept. 19, at Eagle Trace Golf Course. Registration 7:30 a.m.; tee off, 8:30 a.m. Cost: $125, includes cart, $10 pro shop prize fund, tees, markers, divot repair tool and steak dinner following the tournament. Proceeds go to Home for Our Troops to build house for Windsor Marine Jason Hallett. To register email: firstname.lastname@example.com or call 720-354-8210.
Miners Youth Athletics football
Competitive youth sports club affiliated with Prospect Ridge Academy . Mission is to help support the athletic development of the communities served by PRA. Open to all elementary and middle school students. Competitive tackle football offered in fall; will compete in the Arapahoe Youth League. Open to players in the second through eighth grades, ages 7 to 14 as of May 31. Information/registration: MinersYouthAthletics.com.
Blitz Football registration
Registration open for 2014 Broomfield Blitz season. Competitive league for kindergarten through eighth grades. Flag for kindergarten and first grades; tackle for second through eighth grades. Registration/information: broomfieldfootball.net.
Boot Camp workouts
Group classes for ages 16 and older at four parks in Broomfield. Schedule/fees: broomfieldrecreation.com/fitness. Information: firstname.lastname@example.com or 303-464-6928.
Dancing Mindfulness
At 10 a.m. Sundays at Live Love Dance 290 Nickel St., Suite 300. Exploration of the practice of mindfulness via dance/movement. Open to all. Information: livingyourdance.com/dancingmindfulness.htm.
Mountain Movement Yoga
Develop natural core strength and relieve shoulder, hip and back pain. Meets from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Wednesdays at 590 Burbank, No. 235. Beginners welcome. Information/directions: Beverly, 303-517-5688, firstname.lastname@example.com.
Drop-in play for ages 16 and older from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at Broomfield Community Center, 280 Spader Way. All equipment provided. Fee: BCC Punch Pass, Recreation Pass or daily drop-in fee. Information: Sandy, 303-464-5522 or email@example.com.
Rhythm and Grace dance classes
For those with Parkinson's disease from 2 to 3 p.m. on Thursdays at Dance Arts Studio, 555 Burbank St., Unit N. Sponsored by Parkinson Association of the Rockies. No dance experience required. Register: 303-830-1839.
Zumba classes
Meet from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 8:15 a.m. Saturdays at Broomfield Community Center, 280 Spader Way., and 5:30 p.m. Mondays, 7:40 p.m. Wednesdays, 4:25 p.m. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. Saturdays and 5 p.m. Sundays at Paul Derda Recreation Center, 13201 Lowell Blvd. Punch passes: $35 for five classes, $55 for 10 classes; good for six months. Drop-in fee: $10. Monthly unlimited pass valid for all Broomfield classes: $35. Information: Carol, 720-201-3607 or myzumbaclass.com.
Yoga For Real People
Moderate yoga practice from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Mondays at 590 Burbank St. No. 235 (east side of building). Classes are ongoing; start anytime. First class is free. Information/directions: Catherine, 303 917-2983.
Arts & music
ASTER Women's Chamber Choir seeks altos
The multi-generational choir rehearses Tuesdays starting Aug. 12. Scheduled performances are "Women of the Great American Songbook" on Oct. 18 and "Ain't Misbehavin' II" on April 25 at the Broomfield Auditorium. Auditions will be last week of June and first week of July. Information: AsterChoir.org. Schedule an audition: Christina Lynn-Craig, 303-466-2879.
Danse Etoile Ballet
Audition for next season from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30 at 3400 Industrial Lane. Information: email email@example.com.
Celebrate Dance and Music
Show by Danse Etoile Ballet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, and Friday, Sept. 26, at Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road. Tickets $15/$10; available at brownpapertickets.com/event/750384. Information: danseetoile.org.
FRIENDS of Broomfield Variety Show
At 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, at Broomfield Auditorium; 3 Community Park Road. Performances by FRIENDS of Broomfield participants and staff members. Cost: $15. Information: Molly Coufal, email@example.com or 303-404-0123.
Kids' events
Kids yoga class
For ages 3 and older to help develop body awareness, strength, build confidence, coordination and socialize with other children. Meets from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays, through Aug. 13, at Bal Swan Children's Center, 1145 E. 13th Ave. Information/registration: Lois, 303-521-2689 or email@example.com.
At Home Alone with First Aid
Class designed for ages 11 to 14 to prepare them to be at home alone. Skills are learned through interactive lessons and role play. Students need to bring a sack lunch, snack and a drink. Meets from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16,at Broomfield Community Center, 280 Spader Way. Cost: $60/$66; payable by check to Advanced Care. Register at Community Center.
Early Explorers Plus
Pre-K course for kids who turn 4 by Sept. 30 focuses on preparing kids for kindergarten. Various activities to help children gain a general understanding of themed topics, letters, structured classroom situations and unstructured time. Meets from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Sept. 2 through Dec. 12, at Broomfield Community Center. Cost: $673/$774. Second semester session: Jan. 5 through May 14. Register: 303-464-5500.
Parent Toddler Workshops
Parents and children play and read and community resource professionals are on hand to discuss early literacy, speech and hearing, physical fitness, nutrition and behavior. Five-week program for toddlers 18 to 35 months and parents or caregivers meets from 10 to 11:15 a.m. Fridays, Sept. 26 through Oct. 24, at Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library, 3 Community Park Road. Registration required; forms available at Children's Library or at broomfieldchildrenslibrary.org, click on "Ongoing Programs." Broomfield residents can register Sept. 2-14; 0pen registration Sept. 15-21. Information: 720-887-2315.
Kohl Street Kids
Registering children for before- and after-school care and kindergarten enrichment. Contact: Linda, 303-466-8355, ext. 14 or email@example.com.
Beautiful Savior Early Learning Center
Beautiful Savior Lutheran School Early Learning Center, 6995 W. 120th Ave., accepting registrations for upcoming school year. Openings in infant, toddler, preschool and pre-kindergarten programs. Information: bsls-broomfield.org, 303-469-2049 or email@example.com.
United Church of Broomfield preschool
Has a few openings for fall. Part-day, part-year programs available for children ages 2 ½ to 5. Information: Nancy, 303-466-8355, ext. 13 or broomfielducc.org/ps.htm.
Discovery Lab Maker-in-Residence
Woodworker Bob Juszynski will be at Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library, 3 Community Park Road, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays in August. All ages can stop by to observe or try their hand at woodworking techniques. Arist Gareth Kensak at library from 2 to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays in August. He will demonstrate mediums used in comic books and video games.No registration required.
Broomfield High registration
Will be Aug. 12 and 13 for pre-registered students: Incoming seniors from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 12; juniors from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Aug. 12; sophomores from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 13; freshmen 12:30 to 4 p.m. Aug. 13. Park on north side of the school and enter through the DIA hallway entrance. Registration packets available at schools.bvsd.org/p12/broomfieldhigh/Pages/default.aspx; will be emailed to parents in July. Print and fill out forms and bring to registration. Class schedules will be picked up at registration. Schedule changes for seniors morning of Aug. 13; juniors and sophomores during registration; freshmen from 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 19. A parent needs to accompany the freshman to make a change. Students new to Boulder Valley School District should call 720-561-8100 for an appointment. New students asked to bring copies of birth certificates, immunization records, Student Online Enrollment Receipt, report card/transcript from the previous school and proof of residency (housing contract or utility bill showing parent name and address).
Write Out
Writing group for teens in sixth through 12th grades from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 17, at Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library, 3 Community Park Road. Write spontaneously, share writing (no critiquing) and discuss the writing process. Registration required: at library's Teen Zone desk or 720-887-2360.
Library Teen Advisory Board
Board for teens in sixth through 12th grades meeting from 4 to 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, at Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library, 3 Community Park Road. Board helps plan library programs, submits stories and art for the for The 411 (Teen Zone newsletter) and makes recommendations for books, music and videos. No prior registration required to attend meeting. Those interested in joining board can pick up applications at library Teen Zone desk.
Broomfield-Ueda Sister City meetings
Interested in Japan? Considering joining committee to learn more about teen delegate exchanges between Broomfield and Ueda, Japan. Information: 303-464-5835.
Foundation Youth Advisory Committee
Students in grades nine through 12 are invited to apply for the Broomfield Community Foundation's Youth Advisory Committee. The group helps members gain leadership skills and learn problem-solving skills. Community Service projects also are a part of the group's activities. YAC meets monthly on Sunday afternoons. New members will begin participating in the fall. Applications: broomfieldfoundation.org or 303-469-7208.
Casino trip
To Mardi Gras Casino in Black Hawk from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19. Fee: $6/$8, includes transportation, two-times points, $5 cash back on day of the trip, $5 or $10 off meals and free drinks while gambling. Participants must use their player card to earn points, and must be 21. Registration deadline three business days before trip. Register: 303-464-5526 or at the Broomfield Community Center, 280 Spader Way.
AARP Smart Driver Course
Monthly classes in the Denver-metro area and north to Wyoming. Information: Bob Niehoff, 303-469-0255. Class dates/locations: AARP.org/drive.
Newcomer's coffee hour
Have a cup of coffee or tea while Broomfield Senior Center staff explains classes, trips, programs, volunteering and more. at 9 a.m. fourth Friday of month at Broomfield Community Center, 280 Spader Way. Free. Reservations requested: 303-464-5526.
Zumba Gold
Dance-fitness class designed for active seniors from noon to 12:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Broomfield Community Center, 280 Spader Way. Unlimited monthly classes $35 a month. Silver Sneakers members welcome. Information: 720-201-3607, firstname.lastname@example.com or MyZumbaClass.com.
Drop-in senior activities
At Broomfield Community Center, 280 Spader Way. Free with annual pass, SilverSneakers membership, drop-in membership card or $1 per program per day. Bridge from 1 to 4 p.m. Mondays; Bunco from 1 to 4 p.m. last Wednesday of the month; jam session from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursdays; Mexican Train tile game from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays; needlework from 12:30 to 2:3o p.m. Fridays; Photo Club from 6:30 to 9 p.m. fourth Tuesday; pinochle 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays; table tennis 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays; Wii bowling 1 to 3 p.m. Fridays; woodcarvers 9 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays. Information: www.broomfieldrecreation/seniors.
Support groups
Parkinson Support Group
Group whose purpose is to educate about the disease and provide an opportunity to share information and concerns. No meeting in August. Next meeting from 10:30 a.m to noon Sept. 2, at the Broomfield Community Center, 280 Spader Way. Speaker: Gary Sobol, leader of Parkinson exercise programs throughout the area. Care partners' group will meet at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 5 at Community Center. Information: 303-466-0843 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Alzheimer's Association of Colorado group meets from 10 to 11:30 a.m. third Tuesday of the month at Broomfield Community Center, 280 Spader Way. Information: firstname.lastname@example.com or call 800-272-3900.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the Thursdays at United Church of Broomfield, 825 Kohl St. Following dbsalliance.org guidelines, peer facilitators help participants share strategies for success and challenges being faced. DBSA does not replace professional care.Friends and family invited on fourth Thursday of month.
CoDependents Anonymous
Meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Saturdays at Crescent Grange, 7901 W. 120th Ave. Information: Marci 303-818-2708.
Happy, Joyous & Free Al-Anon
Meets at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Brunner Farmhouse, 640 Main St. Information: Denisha, 720-514-1062.
Multiple Sclerosis support group
Meets at 10 a.m. first Tuesday of month at Broomfield Community Center, 280 Spader Way. Information: 303-464-5526.
Diabetic support group
Meets at 1 p.m. fourth Monday of month at Broomfield Community Center, 280 Spader Way. Facilitated by registered nurse Paula Plambeck of Kaiser Permanente. Information: 303-464-5526.
Weight loss support group
Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at Presbyterian Church of Broomfield, 350 Main St. Information: Becky, 303-884-0266.
Grief Support Group
Meets at 10:30 a.m. the first and third Wednesday of the month at the Broomfield Community Center, 280 Spader Way. Group leader: Lisa Apel. Information: 303-717-1635.
FRIENDS of Broomfield
FRIENDS Unlimited Day Program, FRIENDS Night Out and FRIENDS On My Own Residential Programs provide support for adults with developmental disabilities in and around Broomfield. Nonprofit promotes socialization, independence, community connections and advocacy. Information: 303-404-0123 or friendsofbroomfield.org.
Overeaters Anonymous
Meet from 8 to 9:15 a.m. Saturdays at United Church of Broomfield, 825 Kohl St. Information: Mandy at 303-915-6188.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Meets in Broomfield at 7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday at 825 Kohl St. (church); at noon Wednesday at 545 W. 10th Ave.; and at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 12099 Lowell Blvd., and 8 a.m. Sunday at the Brunner Farmhouse, 640 Main St. Information: daccaa.org.
Visually impaired support group
Meet at 10:30 a.m. second Tuesday of month at Broomfield Community Center, 280 Spader Way. Facilitated by Center for People with Disabilities. Information: 303-790-1390.
Helping hands
Victim advocate volunteers
Broomfield Police Department needs volunteers to work as victim advocates. Advocates must be available to be on-call four 12-hour shifts per month or two 24-hours shifts per month and must attend one evening advocate meeting per month. The length of commitment is a a year. Especially needed are bilingual volunteers and those who can cover 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. shifts. Training provided Sept. 20 through Oct. 23. Applications accepted through Aug. 11. Information: Maureen Testa. 303-438-6429 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
4BR Relay for Life Road Rally
Inaugural benefit for American Cancer Society Saturday, Sept. 6. Open to cars and motorcycles; covers 120 miles starting at Bumper's Grill, 135 Nickel St., ending at High Country Harley Davidson in Frederick. Registration at 8:30 a.m.; last vehicle out at 9:30 a.m. Additional poker cards $5 day of event. Pre-registration starts Aug. 11. Cost: $20 in advance; $25 day of. Register: 4br.biz.
Sponsors sought for Birds of Prey celebration
Birds of Prey Foundation seeking sponsors for annual Fall Migration Celebration and fundraising dinner from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, at Event Center at Church Ranch, 10200 Wadsworth Blvd. More than 200 will attend dinner; live ambassador birds will be present. Sponsorship levels from $500 to $5,000, may include recognition at the event, on website and social media, flight cage and thrift store location. Nonprofit Birds of Prey Foundation is dedicated to the rehabilitation and release of Colorado's injured and orphaned wildlife, primarily raptors. Information: birds-of-prey.org, click on Sponsorship tab.
Broomfield Days zero waste stations
Organizations and uindividuals needed to volunteer to man zero-waste stations at event Saturday, Sept. 20, at Midway Park. Shifts: 6:30t o 8 a.m., 8 to 10:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1 to 3:30 p.m. and 3:30 to 6 p.m. Information and applications: http://broomfield.org/index.aspx?nid=602.
Legacy High band fundraising raffle
To pay marching band's trip to Tournament of Roses Parade in 2015. Prize is 2014 Jeep Cherokee (or lump sum of $20,000). Tickets: $25 or five for $100, purchase at legacybands.org. Drawing for Jeep, Sept. 27. Cost for each student to go is more than $1,800; there are 180 students in the band.
Meals on Wheels drivers needed
Broomfield Senior Services seeking volunteers to deliver hot, nutritious meals to Broomfield residents one day per week. Hours are 10:45 a.m. to approximately 12:30 p.m. Volunteers use their own cars. Information: 303-464-5535. Applications available at front desk of Senior Center, 280 Spader Way.
FISH needs drivers, volunteers
Broomfield FISH is looking for two drivers for its box truck for shifts from 7:45 a.m. to noon; must at least 21, but no commercial license needed, and able to lift 50 pounds. FISH also is looking for a volunteer to work in the food pantry from 1 to 4 p.m. Mondays. Must at least 18 and able to make a weekly commitment. Information: Linda Kennedy at 720-935-5112 or firstname.lastname@example.com. FISH also is seeking volunteers to serve as navigators to assist the clients in achieving goals. Navigators work directly with FISH clients, helping them make connections with community resources. Commitment of six to eight hours of initial training and four to 10 hours a month. Ongoing training of two to three hours per month. Navigator selection in July; training starts in September. Information: Jon Ansley, 303-460-6814
Foster parents needed
Broomfield Health and Human Services' Family and Children's Division is seeking foster parents for children and youth. For more information or to schedule an individual orientation meeting, contact Sherry Bethurum at 720-887-2266.
Precious Child seeks volunteers
A Precious Child's Resource Center needs volunteers. Positions include accepting and preparing donations, assisting clients with shopping and check-out and children 4 and older in the Learning Center. Information: email@example.com.
Birds of Prey Foundation needs volunteers
Volunteers participate from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. any day of the week to help the foundation continue to rehabilitate and release injured birds back into the wild. Training provided. Applications: birds-of-prey.org.
Groups & clubs
PEO Chapter IO
Will meet at 9:15 a.m. Monday, Aug. 11, at the home of Millie Worobel. Unaffiliates also welcome. Information: 720-685-7480.
Broomfield Spellbinders
Will hold a training class for people interested in learning the art of oral storytelling from 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 11, 14, 19 and 25 at the Brunner Farmhouse, 640 Main St. Spellbinders volunteer tell stories in classrooms and to community groups. Register: Wynn Montgomery,720-420-0222 or email@example.com.
Broomfield Art Guild
Will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, at Presbyterian Church of Broomfield, 350 Main St. Information: broomfieldartguild.org or Jill Riggin, 303-349-7903.
Northside Coin Club
Group of collectors meets at 7 p.m. second Tuesday of month at Friendship Hall in the Cimarron Village, 12205 Perry St., to promote hobby of numismatics among its members and the public. Meeting dates: Aug. 12, Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 11 and Dec. 9 Information: email@example.com or 303-562-5214.
Sow 'n Grow Garden Club
Meets at 9:30 a.m. the second Wednesday of the month at the Brunner Farmhouse, 640 Main St. Aug. 13: Trip to Volk Farm. Meet for carpools at Safeway, corner of Main Street and 120th Avenue. Information: Tricia at 720-300-7218 or 303-469-5445.
PEO Chapter HG
Will meet at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug.14, at Legacy Ridge West Clubhouse. Lunch at noon, meeting at 1 p.m. Marti Allen as hostess. Unaffiliates welcome. Information: 303-466-7609.
Denver North Suburban Christian Women's Connection
Tailgate party luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, at Chateaux at Fox Meadows, 13600 Xavier Lane. Wear your Bronco gear and bring your favorite dip to enter in contest P.J. Click will speak on how she was tackled by life and was able to get up again for the game. Charlotte Fleharty will sing. Lunch from The Black Eyed Pea. Cost: $15. Reservations: Andrea, 303-485-5888 or email firstname.lastname@example.com; include name(s) of guest(s) and names and ages of children needing complimentary nursery care.
Broomfield County Democrats
Meet at 6:30 p.m. the second Thursday of the month at Sill-TerHar Ford, in the Conference Room on the second floor of the main sales building. Broomfield County Clerk and Recorder Jim Candelarie will speak about new election laws at Aug. 14 meeting. All are welcome. Information: broomfielddems.org.
Eco Art Creators
Meets at 1 p.m. last Wednesday of month at North Metro Fire Rescue District headquarters, 101 Spader Way. Short business meeting followed by a demonstration. At end of the meeting, all have a piece of art created from recyclables. Information: Aura Liesveld, 303-465-3675.
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 58
Inviting all women related to a qualified veteran to join. Activities include sponsoring high school junior girls for Girls State, distributing poppies in memory of veterans on Veterans Day and Memorial Weekend, donating to Rocky Mountain Hyperbaric Treatment program for veterans recovering from brain trauma and other injuries and advocates for support for our active duty military and for hiring veterans. Information: Jan, 303-469-6416.
Broomfield Chimney Sweeps Chapter 325
Collectors of antiques, collectibles and history with the goal of preservation and restoration and helping students gain degrees in those areas meets once a month. Information: Linda, 303-466-7552, or Joyce, 303-424-7066.
Solar Speak Toastmasters
Nonprofit professional group dedicated to helping people find their voice. Learn public speaking and leadership skills in a supportive environment at your own pace. Meets at 7p.m. Thursdays at Sill-TerHar Motors, 150 Alter St. Information: Rich, firstname.lastname@example.com. Guests welcome.
Book groups at library
Share your love of books and reading with like-minded friends at Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library, 3 Community Park Road. For information on groups, go to broomfieldlibrary.org and click on "Adult Services."
4BR leads group
4BR business development organization focuses on personal and professional development and networking and business generation. Information: 4BR.biz or Tammy Urbach, 720-422-6174 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Club focusing on service projects within the community. The principle core of Kiwanis' mission is belief that the most-effective way to enhance a community is to enhance its children. Community service opportunities and meeting details: kcbnm.org or Mike Cleary, 720-312-2872.
Broomfield Open Space Foundation
Meets at 6 p.m. the third Monday of the month at the Brunner Farmhouse, northeast corner of Midway Boulevard and Main Street. Volunteers work to protect, enhance and promote Broomfield's open spaces and trails. Information: broomfieldopenspacefoundation.org.
La Leche League
La Leche League meetings for pregnant or breastfeeding women are at 10 a.m. the second Monday of the month at the Brunner Farmhouse, 640 Main St. Free; open to all interested women. Children welcome. Information: lllofbroomfield.cfsites.org.
Widowed Men and Women of America
The northwest area group meets at 5 p.m. three Wednesdays a month for happy hour at Applebee's, 120th Avenue and Lamar Street, and at 5 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month for cocktails, dinner and a meeting at Westminster Elks, 3853 Elks Drive. Information: Pat, 303-452-6556 or Al, 303-452-7957.
Northern Neighborhood Newcomers
Welcomes newcomers and those who have lived in the area for years that would like to become acquainted with each other through social and educational activities. Activities include mahjong, canasta, dining out, luncheons, potluck dinners, wine tasting, book club and more. Information: Sue Townsend, 303-464-5017.
Stamp Club
The North Suburban Stamp Club meets second Thursday of the month at the Friendship Hall in the Cimarron Village Park, 122nd Avenue and Perry Street. Information:northsuburbanstampclub.com or Bob, 303-254-7725.
Broomfield Rotary bingo
Fundraising games for Broomfield Rotary will be at noon and 3 p.m. Sundays at Turn II Bingo Hall, 72nd Avenue and Pecos Street. Prizes totaling $1,700 will be given out at each session. All money raised will go to support charitable organizations, primarily in the Broomfield area.
Broomfield Lions Club
Is seeking fun loving community oriented residents to become members. The club holds the pancake breakfast and bingo at Broomfield Days, Breakfast with Santa, 9 Health Fair and a Memorial Day picnic to name just a few of its events. Information: Jack Hindman, 303-913-6947.
Broomfield Republicans Central Committee
Meets at 7 p.m. third Thursday of month at Sill-TerHar Motors, 150 Alter St. All registered Republicans welcome.


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NEW YORK — At least the Attack of the Midges didn't make its way up to the Jacobs Field pressbox on Friday night. What an unreal scene in Cleveland last night. One minute there are no insects in sight, and the next they are swarming around the mound and sticking to Joba Chamberlain's neck at the game's most integral moment.
The bugs that Yankees fans will surely blame for this postseason collapse (that is, if the Indians close the deal) made their first appearance in the top of the eighth inning, when New York first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz was at bat. He kept stepping out of the batter's box and shooing the pesty buggers away before grounding out.
"I got a lot of phone calls, people thought I was senile at bat in the eighth," Mientkiewicz joked in a press conference at Yankee Stadium on Saturday. "The joke around the guys was that we all had Derek Jeter's 'Driven' on, and all the bugs were attacking us."
Jeter's signature cologne aside (I made that same joke in the ballpark last night, but Mientkiewicz will get all the credit now for saying on camera. Way to steal my thunder, dude), the bugs were reeking some major havok when Chamberlain took the mound for the Yankees in the bottom of the eighth, leading by one run.
Chamberlain didn't give up a single hit, but he threw two wild pitches, hit one batter and walked two to allow the tying run to score — all while trying to stop the bugs from flying in his mouth and after being sprayed with bug repellant.
"Just when you think you've seen it all," Jeter said. "I guess that's home-field advantage for them — just let the bugs out. It worked. It was annoying. They were all flying around and I think it was worse on the pitcher's mound. I haven't experienced that anywhere. There's been times when there's been a group of bees that have come, but not that. I've never seen that before."
Twice this spring, the Yankees met up with some annoying bees — once in Lakeland and once in Sarasota. On Saturday, the gnats attack had Mientkiewicz citing the 1998 movie "Bees," tagline: "They outnumber us 100 million to one. If they wanted to, they could destroy the Earth. Bee afraid…"
"Joba looked like the movie 'Bees,'" Mientkiewicz said. "He had them all over his neck and his back. But, then again, so did their guys. We don't want to make excuses."
That was the exact point that Cleveland's Ryan Garko made on his MLBlog, where he wrote: "…the other guys on the Yankees were acting like there were bullets flying around their heads, not gnats. I mean… this is the big leagues."
"The only chance we had was to get some bug spray out there," Chamberlain said. "That helped a little, but I came in and there was a million. That's just a part of it and everybody else had to deal with it, too. I wasn't the only person that had to deal with it. Obviously, they did fine."
One of our writers actually received an e-mail from a college professor who said that the type of bugs that were pestering the Yanks were attracted to moisture, and NOT steered away by the bug spray. Whoops. They also weren't Canadian Soldiers, as reported by TBS, which tried to blame Canada.
In his press conference on Saturday, Yankees pitcher Roger Clemens said that things might have gone differently if he had any control over the situation:
"I would have probably pulled us off the field," Clemens said.
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Hey Jordan:
Just wanted to say that I'm really liking the new blog format — the pictures, links, and (of course) the Lebowski references. Good stuff!
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Taken from the Yank's site by Bryan Hoch
"In a wide-ranging interview with The Record, Steinbrenner had choice words for umpire Bruce Froemming, the crew chief who opted to continue play in Friday's Game 2 despite swarms of small winged bugs, called midges, that unnerved rookie closer Joba Chamberlain in the eighth inning as Cleveland tied the game, which eventually ended in 11 innings with the Indians winning, 2-1."
"He won't umpire our games anymore," Steinbrenner said of Froemming, who is retiring after this season."
We have all watched games were the weather is terrible and the games are not called. We have all watched games were the opposing team's fans create such a roar , its unnerving , distracting to the other team (especially rookie pitchers). The "bugs" were not just attracted to the Yanks but also the Indians. Both Rivera and Carmona came out and pitched very well while being harrassed by the "flying fans". Did the ump make the right call? The invasion was short lived ( 2 innings ) so I believe he did. Sometimes mother nature throws you a "curveball" and teams just have to deal with it
Even more interesting to me than Steinbrenner's comments were the comments from Roger Clemens who stated "If I had been in charge we would have came off the field."
Of course Jeter's frantic waving of his arms looked like a comedy movie. lol
Both of these guys get paid over 20 million per year to "play a game", and baseball has made Steinbrenner a billionaire.
I have a lot of respect for Roger's record and Stenibrenner's management of that franchise, but no one is above the game.
Do these guys feel they can "control" the umpire's decisions and change the rules to suit the Yanks. If I was the umpire and Roger pulled the team from the field, I would have immediately forfeited the game to Cleveland.
Fines are in order for both Steinibrenner and Clemens. Of course, we all know that won't happen cause they're the New York Yankees.
And even if it did, what's a 100K fine to Roger or George Steinbrenner.


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Gimme Shelter.
There used to be a time when a fresh, new shelter magazine dropped through my mail slot I would attack it with rabid fervor. There was no talking to me, no tv, no interwebs- just a fresh, new pages full of inspiration ready to be devoured. And then a few months ago I realized that I had a stack of unread shelter mags sitting next to my spot on the sofa for over a week. What? How did that happen? Now, to be fair I have been really busy as of late, but that had never stopped me before. So I started thinking, why was I not consuming this material like I used to? Why am I just flipping through the pages quickly without really getting into it? With some of my favorite publications of times past I feel like the spreads are all so, so incredibly high end it's hard to take away any ideas that are actually possible in most people's homes. A paint color, an overall feel,sure- but upholstering an entire room in $200 a yard fabric? Not so much. As a designer it's a little easier for me to tally up what costs what in rooms and it can be…well, overwhelming. I feel like there isn't a lot of variety offered up and sometimes I find a lot of what's shown is SO overdone I find it not very attractive or interesting. I love a good aspirational room, but I love it more when it's paired with other spaces that offer up a mix of sources and price points. Perhaps it's because that's how I work and live- with a high/low mix. A good splurge here and a bargain there make for a creative palette –just as I enjoy equally working with high end clients and those more budget conscious. Keeps me on my toes!
Have you felt this way at all or is it just me?
Some fashion magazines have gone this way too, but I still rarely leave a fresh InStyle on the table unread for more than 24 hours, let's be honest! And when it comes to tomes like Vogue, I find myself READING the articles more and bypassing the spreads. Is this what they call "getting older"???
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