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The Sporting News recently released a story on the toughest non-conference schedules for the 2011 season, and the Clemson Tigers were deemed to have the 10th-most difficult schedule among all BCS teams.
The Tigers open up the season with three consecutive non-conference games – all at home – hosting Troy in the opener, Wofford in week two and defending national champion Auburn in week three. The Tigers then play eight consecutive ACC games before ending the season against in-state rival South Carolina in Columbia.
LSU was deemed to have the most difficult schedule of the BCS schools, but four ACC schools make the Sporting News top ten list.
LSU: vs. Oregon (Dallas), Northwestern State, at West Virginia, Western Kentucky
2. Pittsburgh: Buffalo, Maine, at Iowa, Notre Dame, Utah
3. Colorado: at Hawaii, California, Colorado State (Denver), at Ohio State
4. Miami: Ohio State, Kansas State, Bethune-Cookman, at South Florida
5. Ohio State: Akron, Toledo, at Miami, Colorado
6. Florida State: Louisiana-Monroe, Charleston Southern, Oklahoma, at Florida
7. Georgia: vs. Boise State (Atlanta), Coastal Carolina, New Mexico State, at Georgia Tech
8. UCLA: at Houston, San Jose State, Texas
9. USC: Minnesota, Syracuse, at Notre Dame
10. Clemson: Troy, Wofford, Auburn, at South Carolina
Mississippi St. has the easiest non-conference schedule of the BCS schools, playing at Memphis and UAB while hosting Louisiana Tech and Tennessee-Martin.
1. Mississippi State: at Memphis, Louisiana Tech, at UAB, Tennessee-Martin
2. Indiana: Ball State, Virginia, South Carolina State, at North Texas
3. N.C. State: Liberty, South Alabama, at Cincinnati, Central Michigan
4. Texas Tech: Texas State, at New Mexico, Nevada
5. Washington State: Idaho State, UNLV, at San Diego State
6. UConn: Fordham, at Vanderbilt, Iowa State, at Buffalo, Western Michigan
7. Rutgers: North Carolina Central, at North Carolina, Ohio, Navy, at Army
8. Kentucky: Western Kentucky, Central Michigan, Louisville, Jacksonville State
9. Tennessee: Montana, Cincinnati, Buffalo, Middle Tennessee State
10. Virginia Tech: Appalachian State, at ECU, Arkansas State, at Marshall
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney told TigerNet on Thursday that he doesn't understand when fans sometimes complain about the Tigers' schedule.
"I think our schedule is plenty tough enough," Swinney said. "We have a good setup here, but this conference is very difficult to get through. Every single week you play somebody that is pretty good. Every week it is a tough task. As for the non-conference schedule, we always play South Carolina, and they are an SEC school and in-state rival.
"And then, we always play a team from our state that is from the Division 1-AA (FCS) ranks. That is just good for us, and it is good for them. It keeps the money in the state, so to speak. And everybody does. What we try to do is play one marquee game, and one mid-major game. That is a good formula, and if you want to have success that is what you do."
Swinney said that opening the season against three non-conference opponents will only help Clemson when ACC play commences against Florida St. on September 24th.
"For us, the three non-conference games are an opportunity to prepare us for the conference," he said. "For us, winning the conference is the objective. We are playing Auburn this year and next year, and then we have Georgia the next two after that.
"That is as good a schedule as you could possibly want to have. We can win a championship with that schedule. We won't be in a situation where we win all our games and not be in the hunt. If we win all of our games, we will either win or be right there in it."
The ACC actually leads the nation in games against BCS teams, according to the report.
Games against BCS teams: ACC (44 percent); Pac-12 (41 percent); Big East (40 percent); Big 12 (30 percent); Big Ten (29 percent); SEC (25 percent).
Games against non-BCS teams: Big Ten (50 percent); Big 12 (50 percent); SEC (50 percent); Big East (40 percent); Pac-12 (38 percent); ACC (29 percent).
Games against FCS teams: ACC (27 percent); SEC (25 percent); Big Ten (21 percent); Pac-12 (21 percent); Big East (20 percent); Big 12 (20 percent).
The Tigers open up the season with three consecutive non-conference games – all at home – hosting Troy in the opener, Wofford in week two and defending national champion Auburn in week three. The Tigers then play eight consecutive ACC games before ending the season against in-state rival South Carolina in Columbia.
LSU was deemed to have the most difficult schedule of the BCS schools, but four ACC schools make the Sporting News top ten list.
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Friday, July 12, 2002
Blog list at MXExtensions.com: This is focused on CF- and DW-related blogs, but it seems a good format. I shudder at that "Rate this Blog" feature though.... ;-) (Be sure to jump up a level to see the range of other resources Wayne Lambright offers.)
Anarchitect: Flash Blog UI: It's nice to move things around, but the first thing I reached for was to see if it had a memory -- I dismissed a bunch of items, and kept some flagged for later review, but when I came back I got the fresh feed again. I have the feeling there can be a lot of usefulness... colorcoding for subjects, etc.
[via David Burrows]
[via David Burrows]
Blogger outages: In case you hadn't heard from other sources, Blogger has had difficulties publishing and resolving permalinks recently... nothing is wrong with your television set.
SWF for LINK display: Nate at Web-Graphics is looking at ways to display info about various types of linked documents in a SWF file. I'm not quite sure of the intent (dynamic display? interrogative display? other?), but if you're interested in this area of displaying meta-data about a document then you might want to take a peek here.
Site service assistance: Article at MSNBC about having customer reps ask site visitors if they can be of help. This isn't appropriate for all sites, but can be tremendously profitable in certain situations. If you're doing work with the Communications Server then this might be a good article to bookmark for subsequent client discussions.
Web video article by Jens Brynildsen: It's a good analysis, definitely worth reading. I don't think the Macromedia Flash Player attempts to fill the same niches as the larger video players, though. The focus here is on making a toolkit, where developers can create customized solutions for things such as live cam conversations. It's possible to make a high-quality non-interactive presentation in Flash, but that has been the focus niche of the larger video players, and they retain advantages in that area. I suspect we'll see people use Flash video in new ways, rather than just head-to-head in the old ways. Matter of fact, because Player creation and distribution is such a huge cost, I wouldn't be surprised if other Player makers used Flash for interactive video content too... Microsoft, Real, and Apple already each work with SWF. There's no money in giving something away, but I suspect we can all find value in these new abilities. As Jens points out, "All the players will probably coexist."
Convert PowerPoint to Flash: I haven't used this, but it sounds sorely needed... this kit adds a button to PowerPoint so you can export directly to SWF, reducing filesize and increasing viewability dramatically. I'll be interested in hearing how this works out in the field, thanks!
Flash survey: Those who fill it out will be entered for a chance to win a copy of Macromedia Studio MX.
Kevin Lynch interview: Tom Sullivan of InfoWorld writes of the keynote presentation at FlashForward: "Lynch broke Macromedia's strategy for better Internet communications into three parts: emotion, context, and interaction. He said that each experience can be improved considerably over what it is today."
Wednesday, July 10, 2002
Going to SIGGRAPH? If so, and if you've done Shockwave 3D work, then you might want to show it at the Web3D Showcase.
World Cup location visualization: This solves various problems: "Where were the stadiums located?", "What were the surrounding terrains?", "Where did teams travel from game to game?" and more. It uses the realtime 3D rendering in Shockwave to interactively navigate. Try clicking the "Teams" page to see their itineraries. Key concept: When the data can be rendered on demand, you have more visualization options than when data is tied up in presentation.
Worm masquerades as Flash5.exe ZDNet UK carries a story about how filesharing networks are being hit by evil code masquerading as popular files. Note the paragraph about later remote control of your machine via IRC, facillitating a potential massive denial-of-service attack when the zombies awake (see "warhol worm"). Software companies may not be perfect about security, but we have a stake in protecting your machine. You'd have to be a moron to accept instructions from just any person out there, and a dangerous moron at that. Know whose code you're executing!!
UDZone expansion: New portals dedicated to ColdFusion, Macromedia MX, and ASP.NET, to join the ones they have already set up. Many articles, tutorials, extensions... put it on your browsing list.
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I'm not on mailing lists now... I've unsubscribed from a couple of dozen lists because I'll be travelling on & off throughout the summer. (I'm still on web-boards and newsgroups.) Just a reminder in case you posted something on a list and are awaiting a reply from me... I'm playin' hooky until the fall! 8)
Firefly for Flash I haven't evaluated this yet myself... seems to be a set of components to retrieve, parse, and display XML data in columnar format. There are QT/Real presentations here, and development team here.
This is why I'm so impassioned about increasing communication: "The environmental factor is the key - not the socioeconomic situation, or whether they're working or unemployed, or the years of oppression and built-up frustration, or whether they're educated or not. These parameters have weight, but it is marginal. Above all, it has to do with the person's character and how susceptible he or she is to pressure and persuasion... Here we have a female...who came to her senses at the critical moment. She realized that they had sold her a virtual world that doesn't exist at all...." The more we can increase the range of communications each person can choose among, the less we have to worry about such cults exploiting the temporarily vulnerable.
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Full As A Goog: Chock Full Of Macromedia Goodness is an aggregating blog from Geoff Bowers. It is driven by ColdFusion and aggregates items from two dozen blogs Geoff finds interesting. He offers a filter at the top where you can display posts from CF-oriented blogs, from Flash-oriented blogs, from "other"-oriented blogs. (This is one of the reasons I wish RSS supported some type of dynamic keyword category, so we could get greater granularity when filtering news.) There's an active wishlist section. Looks nice, I'll be interested to see how this is used and evolved.
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Phil Torrone in WIRED I'm waiting for auditory sunglasses with an overlay screen and voice detection myself... ;-)
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Tuesday, July 09, 2002
More ColdFusion blogs: Sean Corfield (a Macromedia staffer) links to five independent ColdFusion-related blogs. Maybe at some point we could make some kind of Daypop-like Top40 index, to really reap the harvest of the Group Mind...?
Dan Short's blog on Dreamweaver and related subjects. Ignore the undies, he's a good guy.... ;-) (What to say? I'd suggest things you see that may be useful to others. You know the people, you know what's interesting, trust your instincts.)
Web Standards Project on Dreamweaver MX An assessment of Dreamweaver MX. Summary: Pretty good, although there's still room for improvement.
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CNET article Good soundbite from Kevin Lynch of Macromedia: "There are other technologies that are delivering parts of this experience, but it tends to be very segmented," Lynch said. "You've got a video conferencing application, a collaboration application, an instant messaging application, and everything happens in a separate silo...We've been working on creating a single way to bring that all together. Instant messaging as it works now is cool, but you can't really build anything on top of it."
For me, this feels like one of the most significant releases Macromedia has ever done. Dreamweaver 1.0 seemed more of a gamble, but it's hard for me to think of anything else in the same league. It brings people together, and it does so easily. That's the killer possibility.
Of course, technology is just technology. It really depends on people designing solutions for separate problems. That's what will determine how important this eventually becomes. Fortunately the developer community around here is incredibly smart and varied. I think the chances are pretty good we can change the world here.
For me, this feels like one of the most significant releases Macromedia has ever done. Dreamweaver 1.0 seemed more of a gamble, but it's hard for me to think of anything else in the same league. It brings people together, and it does so easily. That's the killer possibility.
Of course, technology is just technology. It really depends on people designing solutions for separate problems. That's what will determine how important this eventually becomes. Fortunately the developer community around here is incredibly smart and varied. I think the chances are pretty good we can change the world here.
Monday, July 08, 2002
Deja Vu Browser emulator: See how current pages appear in early Netscape, IE, and other browsers. This is almost as fun as Elmer Fudd....
CNET on wearable computers: I have no idea whether fiber-based devices will be the form factor we'll eventually use, but I do know that there are great evolutionary pressures towards getting more people more connected more easily. One way or another, similar things will happen. I think it's useful to read articles like this, even though such clothes are far from production, because reading encourages thinking about related app-development niches which will open in the next few years.
Flash-based email service: Toast.com uses a SWF UI to their web-based mailer. I haven't evaluated it myself yet, but it seems a useful link if you're working along similar lines.
Are you a student? If so, then a special Back-to-School offer may be interesting. (If you've already purchased as a full commercial developer, then there's a link to Customer Service at the bottom of that page.)
Nancy Gill's Dreamweaver blog: Nancy has been in the Dreamweaver community for years, and knows the field, the people and the issues. I get the sense that, in addition to her own work, she'll also be highlighting work done by others in the community. I'm not sure whether she has met the Flash bloggers yet...? ;-)
"Sticky" versus "Elastic": Excellent short article by Jason Kottke on making things useful for your audience, rather than just useful for yourself. All of us are imperfect here, but I have the feeling that this concept is becoming more and more high-profile among us.
Macromedia MX for ASP.NET There's a new "Macromedia Application Development Center for ASP.NET" section up in the Designer & Developer Center. This is a portal page, linking in to various new and old articles on the Macromedia and Microsoft sites, and with links to independent resources too. (Personally I like this kind of approach, because it makes it easier to navigate the available info if you have a particular goal in mind. Although you could go to, say, the Dreamweaver center for info, sometimes it's easier to think in terms like "macromedia and .net" or "flash and devices" or whatever.)
Mike Chambers at FlashForward: He has created a special section in his blog for notes from this conference. If there's info you want, then drop him a note in the "Comments" section there.
Protecting Your Flash and Shockwave Content from Thieves: Gary Rosenzweig of CleverMedia discusses ways to make it more costly to steal intellectual property. He knows his stuff. There's also that useful concept of intermittent negative reinforcement... if you make something that fails only once every X times then that's more expensive for a thief to notice or debug than if it fails predictably every time.
Peter Merholz on relationship visualization: I'm scanning the week's blogs right now, and this article caught my eye. Peter shows how complex verbal data can be understood more readily when visualized. Now, when you know the outcome of the result ahead of time you can craft an illustration manually, but if you don't understand the final picture you'd need some type of interactive illustration approach. Flash could be used here, but I really think that Shockwave has untapped potential in data visualization -- its realtime 3D rendering can have any parameter changed at any time, so it is much more flexible for discovering relationships in a complex data set.
Joe Sparks "Dickey and Jackie" coming: Radiskull & Devil Doll may have suffered the same fate as Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, but the guy behind it is as pleasantly twisted as ever. This Associated Press article talks about web cartooning in general too.
Browser-dependent sites: Paul Festa on CNET talks about how some sites test only certain configurations. This is the same type of issue as accessibility, and localization, and even usability -- how well does your message reach how much of your audience? The article leaves unstated whether browser-dependent sites have actually increased or not... I'm not sure who measures such a thing or how they'd do it anyway.


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We immediately kick off Raw with the gongs.
And it is The Undertaker, live in Brooklyn.
This Sunday night, at Wrestlemania. The Undertaker faces Shane McMahon, inside Hell in a Cell.
This Wrestlemania will not be his last.
The crowd loves to hear that. Yes chants, got to love Brooklyn fans.
And he has made it clear to Vince McMahon, the blood of his son will be on Vince's hands. But Vince's blood very well might be on his. He knows Shane will fight for his legacy, until he draws his last breath. But Wrestlemania is his yard. Hell in a Cell is his house. And at Wrestlemania, Shane McMahon will rest in peace.
Shane McMahon comes to Brooklyn!!
Hello Brooklyn!!
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You want to talk about legacy? 2 years at Wrestlemania, Undertaker's legacy died.
He went there.
Taker told Shane he is just like his old man. And it figures, from the day he was born, he has been his daddy's bitch.
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Evil intentions in Taker's mind, there goes the announce table.
Last Ride is blocked, but Shane fights back and nails Taker with a television monitor.
Oh boy, there might be more here.
Shane is looking up….
And this is the way we kick off Raw, folks.
But Taker kicks right up.
Oh, we're on this Sunday.
Moments ago, we see what we just saw, Shane McMahon giving Taker a Top Rope Elbow, through the announce table.
In the ring, it's now Chris Jericho Vs Zack Ryder.
AJ Styles comes to the ring. Jericho said earlier he won't give AJ the match at Wrestlemania. AJ said he won't leave the ring tonight, until he gets his match at Wrestlemania.
AJ distracts Jericho, and Ryder wins with the roll up.
Jericho hits a Codebreaker, and he is snapping.
The crowd is chanting Y2Jackass, which AJ started, and Chris asks him how stupid is he? Does he want to embarrass him, in front of these morons? AJ just kicked the hornet's ass, and be careful what you ask for? You want Jericho at Wrestlemania? You want the best in the world at Wrestlemania? You got it. But before you get happy, this is Jericho's 12th Wrestlemania. He has won titles at Wrestlemania. He has spilled blood at Wrestlemania, and this is AJ's first, rookie. Jericho guarantees this will be AJ's last, you understand what he's saying?
Coming up next, Becky Lynch Vs Charlotte.
"The Boss" Sasha Banks is at ringside, and here we go, Becky Lynch Vs Charlotte.
With some help from Daddy, Charlotte pins Becky with Natural Selection.
Renee Young is with Mr. McMahon.
Was he surprised over what Shane did to The Undertaker earlier tonight? No, because that is a preview for what happens this Sunday, at Wrestlemania. Shane will do anything. When Taker said this is his house, and HIAC is his yard, Shane doesn't want that, he wants the stage. Taker needs to realize that, because now Shane made him angry, he is going to get an angry Taker.
If I was you, he'd be at Brooklyn Bridge by now. Shane McMahon shows up, and he makes it clear, Vince thinks he is GOD. Nobody can run WWE like Vince, but Shane is here to prove he can run it better. And Vince stole WWE from his father, well this Sunday, Shane is going to take WWE from Vince.
The Social Outcasts are in the ring, and here comes Big Show.
Officially, Big Show and Kane Vs Bo and Axel.
And of course, this leads to everyone involved in Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal to get involved.
Kane and Big Show clean house, together.
Footage from last Monday, when HHH ran scared from Roman Reigns.
HHH is on his way to the ring, next.
HHH and Stephanie McMahon is out to the ring.
Stephanie wants us to get up on our feet, and show the proper respect for her husband, HHH. Better yet, get on your knees, and bow down, that is how you show respect to the 14-time WWE World Champion.
In 6 days, the entire world will watch, in 6 days, a record crowd will be there live, in 6 days, millions around the world will watch the spectacle of Wrestlemania. They will watch the most important thing at Mania. It is the dream of every superstar, and it is the dream of every single one of us. We have had the fantasy of holding the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. But the thing is that won't happen for us. We don't have the aspirations to be WWE World Champion to turn it into a reality. But Roman Reigns is.
He is one of the million to hold the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, he got to hold the title up in the air. All for 5:15 of it. And for the 9th time, HHH will compete in a title match at Wrestlemania. You want to know why? Because HHH has been obsessed with it. He has been obsessed with the fame, the glory, the money, everything. And that obsession has allowed him to be a 14-time WWE World Championship. That obsession has allowed him to be one of the most successful performers in this industry. He thought that obsession was gone, and he was okay with it. But that moment happened 4 months ago. And that moment was when he was powerbombed through the announce table. He doesn't know how, but that obsession was back, and it wasn't long until he became the WWE World Heavyweight Champion.
Roman Reigns, he already lost this Sunday. He lost it when he relit HHH's obsession, because that obsession will end Reign's dream. Because that obsession will allow him to walk out this Sunday, as WWE World Heavyweight Champion.
Stephanie screams out that this Sunday, this is about her husband, HHH.
And here comes Reigns.
He fights off HHH's attack, and HHH is running scared, again.
Moments ago, we see what we just saw. The fans booing the hell out of Reigns.
HHH and Steph are running away, again.
Oh Brooklyn, don't you dare be sour. Clap for your world-famous 2-time WWE Tag Champs, and FEEL THE POWER!!!
It's a New Day, yes it is.
The New Day, your WWE World Tag Team Champions are here. And if you haven't heard, the official cereal for Wrestlemania is Booty-O's. So if you haven't gotten your box of Booty-O's, what are you waiting for?
You want to know who doesn't have their own box of cereals? League of Nations.
New Day Rocks!!
Kofi will face Del Rio.
Kofi rolls up Del Rio when he missed the boot.
It's Coach!!
The New Day is Coach's favorites, and this is the big one. It is confirmed tonight, they are bringing live coverage of Wrestlemania on ESPN Sportscenter all day. And third, he loves Booty-O's.
And now Coach is grooving to the music.
This is Wrestlemania Week, on WWE Network.
"The Beast Incarnate" Brock Lesnar is here, tonight.
Joan London is getting the Warrior Award at the Hall of Fame this Saturday.
Earlier tonight, Shane McMahon confronted The Undertaker, and he laid a Top Rope Elbow through the announce table.
This Sunday, inside Hell in a Cell. Shane McMahon Vs The Undertaker. If Shane wins, he controls Monday Night Raw. If Taker wins, it's his last Mania.
Renee Young is with Roman Reigns, but Bully Ray, I mean Bubba Ray interrupt him, and calls him out to finish his fight from Thursday. But here comes Devon, and HHH lays him out from behind.
Reigns is out cold, and HHH taunts him with the title, and says he will never get this from him. HHH rams his head onto the title, and leaves.
Moments ago, we see what we just saw. HHH taking out Reigns.
Kalisto Vs Connor, now.
Kalisto wins the match. This Sunday, he faces Ryback.
Speaking of that, feed me more….
Ryback wants him some.
Paul Heyman calls for The Beast, and Brock is here, next.
Here Comes The Pain!!
This Sunday, Lesnar Vs Ambrose in a Street Fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Paul Heyman. And he serves as the advocate, not for the baddest man. Not for the baddest dude. But for the baddest beast living on the planet today, BROCK LESNAR!!
His job tonight is to hype the fact that we are 6 days away from Wrestlemania. We have one of those rare opportunities to see a once-fighter in his prime, to do his thing, and to perform that not one single person in the back will ever achieve.
But then there is always that one goof, that idiot, that one lunatic. And that lunatic actually thinks he can take Brock Lesnar to perform to another level, and thinks he can beat a man who took The Undertaker to 22-1 at Wrestlemania. And that lunatic is Dean Ambrose. Dean actually believes he can take a wrestler, and take that wrestler to another element, fighting with weapons, and that man is Brock Lesnar.
But here is the bad news, Dean has to face Brock Lesnar, who is prepared to give Dean Ambrose a defined Wrestlemania moment of a lifetime. When Dr. Brock Lesnar takes every single one of those weapons, and give Dean a colonoscopy, live on TV.
This is not a prediction, this is a spoiler, Brock Lesnar will win this Sunday, and still will be our reigning, and defending….
Here comes that "lunatic."
Ambrose is going shopping for weapons. But Brock has a kendo stick.
Earlier tonight, Reigns interrupted HHH, and HHH returned the favor later tonight, when he and The Dudleys took out Reigns.
The Authority will be back in the ring, later tonight.
Paige Vs Emma is next.
Emma wins, after Lana kicked Paige.
10 Diva Tag match this Sunday.
Oh shit, it's Eva Marie.
Golden Truth moment now.
Truth is torn, because at Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal, it's every man for themselves. Teammate vs teammate.
But they aren't a team.
6-man tag match is next. Owens, Miz, and Stardust Vs Zayn, Ziggler, and Sin Cara
Snoop Dogg is going to be inducted into the Celebrity Wing of Wrestlemania.
6-man tag match is now.
All 6 men worked hard, but the crowd didn't care. Zayn, Ziggler, and Sin Cara won when Miz and Stardust walked out on their partner, and Sami hit a Hella Kick to win.
The Usos Vs The Dudley Boyz will take place at the Kick-Off show, as will The 10 diva match, and Eva Marie will be a part of it. Glorious.
2 hour Kick-Off show, which starts at 5:00 Sunday night, then Wrestlemania starts at 7:00.
The Authority are out again.
Oh boy, more talk from Stephanie.
We all live our lives, like Roman Reigns with hopes and dreams, but they don't come true. In 6 days, we are looking for new leaders, and new champions. But that won't happen.
Now HHH speaks.
HHH tells us running away was a stragedy. It is not a game, but here comes Roman Reigns, again.
Stephanie calls for the troops, and here comes Roman's backups.
Reigns dove over the top rope, to show his athleticism, and dives on HHH. The champ runs away, all a part of the plan.
This Sunday, Wrestlemania. Reigns Vs HHH.
The show ends here.
Kevin's Thoughts:
This will go down as the worst Wrestlemania build in company history. It could be due to injuries to key people. But in part, this is also due to poor writing.
This was the go-home show, and it ended at 11:04. That's just insane, and they did nothing to truly build up the "most important prize in the industry". The fans hate Reigns, for whatever reason. Vince wants him to be the top guy, but he's not ready yet. I have to wonder what Rollins Vs HHH could have been, since that seemed to be the original plan.
I did love the first segment though with Taker and Shane.
Having said that though, I know the men and women will work hard for this event, and it will be memorable. I just wished the creative team made this more memorable.
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WOD: 'Baby Fran': 21-15-9 thrusters @ 45, pull ups. 13:47.
home to eat- short on eggs today, so some bacon, Aidelle's chicken sausage, 2 eggs, about 1/2 c blueberries, bit of leftover brocc/cauli
headed up to Parrish today to see a customer :)
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Sacred Music
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The nationally renowned choir of St George's Cathedral sings a wide and varied repertoire of sacred choral music from the 16th to the 21st century. The treasures of this musical heritage are offered regularly at the Cathedral in worship in the liturgical context for which they these compositions were written, and in which they relate to the spoken word and the colour, movement, and beauty of formal Christian liturgy.
The Choir presents this repertoire on:
Sundays at 10.00am Choral Eucharist
The Choir sings settings of the ordinary of the mass together with motets: from European composers of the Renaissance (eg Palestrina, Byrd, Victoria), Baroque (eg Handel, Bach, Purcell) and Classical (eg Mozart, Haydn, Schubert) periods, through the Romantic idiom (eg Bruckner, Elgar, Mendelssohn), to the modern era (eg Britten, Dove, Macmillan).
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Charlotte's First Bath!
Charlotte's First Bath
The remainder of Charlotte's umbilical cord fell off earlier this week which meant that it was time for a real bath! We were getting tired of sponge baths and so was she. This child does NOT like to be cold.
Cameron has been looking at the baby bath tub for months anticipating the time when we actually get to put a baby inside. We kept telling her that we have to wait for Charlotte's belly button to fall off. Smarty pants remembered this and as soon as she noticed it was gone she was ready to get her little sister in that bath!
So we had to make sure she was included in the event. First Cameron took her bath and then before she went to bed she got to help with Charlotte's bath.
Though you'd never know by looking at this picture, Charlotte is not much of a crier. There are 3 things that make her cry. 1) Being cold (like before and after a bath) 2) hungry 3) dirty diaper
Ahh warmth.
Nom Nom
Better hurry… the water's getting cool and a meltdown is right around the corner.
And there it is. Poor baby. It's rough to be only 3 weeks old. 🙂 She's too cute and I get distracted with taking tons of pictures and forget about the actual task of getting her bathed.
I need to invest in a lotion warmer. Lotion after a bath just makes things so much worse for the poor little cold girl.
All better now. She's looking at me like, "Can we eat now mom?" And she did and then went into a deep sleep and let her mommy do the same. Such a good little baby.
And in case you want to see the play by play in video format, here it is!
Pardon all the noise, the Edge household is a much louder place these days.
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The Columbus Museum is both an art and regional history museum, so we learned about our new city a bit more, which is fun to me because I always feel more of a connection to our city afterwards.
Local flora.
Vintage Georgia.
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I got a chance to check out yet another art book - Ten-Step Drawing: Animals. My daughter loves art and animals, and was thrilled with this book. Even I could make animals that looked decent - and that's saying a lot, because normally I am not at all good at drawing.
The book includes 75 animals, so nearly everyone will find their favorite. Each animal is broken down into ten steps, which is a great number. It's enough steps that each one is manageable and not overwhelming, and the end product is satisfyingly detailed. Pets, forest creature, farm animals, jungle dwellers, and more are all in this book.
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Support Alfie...
Monday 20th November... Alfie had a nasty kick off his wife Daisy which the vet was concerned had caused internal damage and a possible hair line fracture!!
We had to walk him up to the top of the sanctuary for the vet to help him but he was so upset and screaming and calling to his 9 horse family members ....It was loud!!
We really felt for him and kept reassuring him he was safe.
The vet returned for a second time with 2 nurses and an X-ray machine and ..... phew results show he looks fine!!!
He is in pain so he's on pain relief, rescue remedy for shock and high potency zinc to help his natural healing to take effect ... plus he has received reiki healing, love and positive thoughts from so many ... so thank you xxxxxx
We want him to be with his family but can't risk him being in the mud as his leg is badly injured so our amazing volunteers have spent loads of time ... in the rain ... clearing the coral next to Alfie's field so he can be back with his family but in a small enclosure that is mud free !!
Oh he is a happy boy this evening!!
He has his new snuggly coat on, a bale of hay to himself, and can chat to his family over the fence.
Us humans are all cold and drenched but we are so happy that Alfie will be ok .... that was a frightening experience!!
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Funny thing – Dannel Malloy, Connecticut's tax-and-spend governor, has something notably in common with the Republican mayor of New Britain, Erin Stewart. Both have the distinction of imposing the second highest tax increases ever on state and city taxpayers, respectively.
Mayor Stewart increased taxes by 11 percent just after taking office in 2014 – the second biggest tax hike in New Britain history. A few years later, the city ended up with a surplus of $15 million. That's an accomplishment, right? - except that surplus is equivalent to an average of $500 paid by every city household during the previous years tax increase.
Just days ago, Mayor Stewart vetoed a budget that would have reduced city taxes and cut 25 union positions. But no, Mayor Stewart preferred not to reduce taxes and protect 25 union jobs.
Now Erin Stewart wants Republicans to vote for her in the August primary to run for lieutenant governor. Not a good idea! Keep in mind that the lieutenant governor presides over and breaks tie votes in the state Senate.
The last thing the state needs is a lieutenant governor with a fondness for taxes and government. If that's what you want, then just leave the Democrats in charge.
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Jamie Carragher and the Brownlee Brothers head The Sports Book Festival line-up at Liverpool University on November 16/17
A glittering list of sports stars including Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher, the triathlon champion Brownlee brothers, former Everton star Alan Stubbs, British boxing champion Paul Smith and World Champion cyclist Rob Hayles, head the line-up at The Sports Book Festival in Liverpool next week.
The two-day event, which runs on November 16 and 17, will see the stars discuss their own literary works together with aspects of their incredible careers. Members of the audience will also get the unique chance to ask questions at each session across three locations at Liverpool University.
Carragher, who made an amazing 737 appearances for the Reds and is now carving a new career as a TV pundit, is the author of best-selling autobiography 'Carra' and one of the most well-read sports stars.
Alistair and Jonny Brownlee have dominated the sport of Triathlon for the past three years – Alistair winning Olympic gold in London while his brother was World Triathlon Champion in 2012 and silver medallist at the London Olympics. They will be discussing their autobiography 'Swim, Bike, Run' at the event.
Ex Everton defender Stubbs, who is now part of the Goodison Park coaching staff, will be joined by fellow former Blue Kevin Kilbane to discuss their autobiographies 'How Football Saved My Life' and 'Killa.' Also on hand to debate points of blue is James Corbett who has written three books on his team including his new publication: 'The Everton Encyclopaedia.'
British Super Middleweight Champion Paul Smith, one of four brothers to hold national titles, will give his views on boxing's book of the year: 'The Hate Game.' The book is the story of the bitter rivalry between Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank who fought at the same weight as the Liverpool-born boxer.
Former Olympic medallist and World Champion Rob Hayles, who has ridden with Sir Bradley Wiggins and Mark Cavendish recounts the stark reality of life as a professional cyclist in his autobiography: 'Easy Rider.'
Ex Premiership footballer Clarke Carlisle, who rose to become Chairman of the Professional Footballers Association, will also talk about his amazing personal journey from his book: 'A Footballer's Life.'
And Sara Williams is to recount the remarkable story of her mum Anne's campaign for justice for those who died at Hillsborough in her book: 'With Hope In Her Heart.' Anne lost her 15 year old son Kevin in the 1989 FA Cup semi-final and relentlessly battled for the truth to be revealed about the Disaster which killed 96 Liverpool fans. Anne tragically succumbed to cancer early this year. Proceeds from the session will go to Hillsborough Charities.
Former Olympic medallist and World Champion Rob Hayles, who has ridden with Sir Bradley Wiggins and Mark Cavendish recounts the stark reality of life as a professional cyclist in his autobiography: 'Easy Rider.'
Other authors at the event include:
Controversial former Premier League referee Mark Halsey discussing his autobiography: 'Added Time' which his former employers tried to ban.
The incomparable Liverpool manager Bill Shankly debated by three men who have written about one of the sport's greatest – John Roberts, John Keith and Chris McLoughlin.
Ex BBC and ITV Head of Sport Brian Barwick, who also was CEO of the Football Association, recounting the remarkable story of football on television in his book: 'Are You Watching The Game Tonight?'
Former Sportswriter of the Year Michael Calvin sharing some of the secrets of the unheralded world of the Football Scout in his book: 'The Nowhere Men' and is joined by Jim Cassell, Manchester City's former Academy Director to discuss the search for the sport's next big stars and how both Liverpool and Everton are operating in this field.
TalkSPORT host Adrian Durham and Liverpool FC author Simon Hughes will take a no holds barred look at all things football and discuss their respective works: 'Is He All That' and 'Red Machine.'
With this autumn being the 50th anniversary of George Best's arrival in the North West, Duncan Hamilton – twice winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year – talks about his authorised biography of one of the UK's greatest footballers.
Liverpool University's Sport and Fitness Centre, the Eleanor Rathbone Theatre and the Leggate Theatre will host the Festival which will build on the success of last year's Sport Literary Festival held in London. Each session costs just £4 per person to attend.
Hosts of the sessions include the broadcaster and award-winning author Gary Imlach, Liverpool FC TV and BBC TV Presenter Claire Rourke, the Daily Mirror's award-winning columnist and author Brian Reade, Managing Director of Trinity Mirror Sport Ken Rogers, and John Thompson - Head of Sport for Trinity Mirror Newspapers North West.
When Jamie Carragher attends the event on Saturday November 16 he will be presenting awards to the winners of the Children's Sports Writing Competition, which has been created by the Festival's organisers in collaboration between Liverpool University and the Liverpool Daily Post Echo.
Tickets are on sale at www.SportsBookFestival.com and further details of the event are available via Twitter @Sportsbookfest.
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How do I describe this blog?
A line from the movie "Old School" with a small tweak.
"My friends, this is a safe place. A place where we can feel free sharing our feelings. Think of my blog as a nest in a tree of trust and understanding. We can say anything here."
Monday, April 25, 2005
A new era
Well now that I am another year older I have moved into a new demographic. I now must check the box marked 35-49 and I am no longer desired by adveritsers. Depressing? Not really. Maybe I am just getting more comfortable in my own skin but I am handling my 35th birthday a lot better than I thought I would.
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Foodies. Those lesser spotted creatures that look like everyone else on the outside, but a closer inspection reveals deep rooted abnormalities turning them into an entirely separate breed of human. They're not to be feared, but should be approached with caution to avoid long winded conversations about the best kind of salt to use on your Jersey Royals or how to extract the most amount of flavour from a stalk of lemongrass. Normally found in groups, foodies pick their friends wisely and those humans who consider beans on toast to be an acceptable dinner will not fare well when approaching a group of these beings. So how can you avoid stumbling into this trap? Read on to tell just how you can spot a foodie.
- Foodies can be found in many places that normal people are in. They, like everyone else, will visit the supermarket. You can usually find them browsing the speciality ingredient aisle, checking the cocoa percentage of a premium chocolate bar or making sure their eggs are not just free range but from local hens who are given daily massages. You will not see them adding budget brand tinned tomatoes into their trolley or buying sliced white bread. It's best to avoid foodies in a supermarket altogether. They're in familiar territory and will absolutely judge you on the contents of your basket.
- You may work with a foodie and not even know it. Sure, you might go into work with a cheese sandwich and a packet of crisps, as will a foodie. Your sandwich will be two slices of Kingsmill with a lump of Cathedral City stuck between them, and a packet of Monster Munch if you're feeling a bit special. A foodie will have local artisan sourdough filled with cave aged cheddar, rocket and a homemade beetroot relish (that sounds nice actually doesn't it?) and a few vegetable crisps that have been made at home with a mandolin. Don't be afraid to talk to a foodie at work, just be prepared for them to question you about your own lunch choice, as well as what you had for breakfast that day and dinner the night before.
- If you visit a foodie's house you will likely be greeted with something exciting to eat. This is a good thing, embrace it, but be sure to lavish the foodie with compliments about the food even if you've had better at your local greasy spoon. Foodies are sensitive creatures and don't react well to criticism. During your visit you will probably be subjected to a tour of the kitchen and shown the lovely bottle of extra virgin olive oil that was recently acquired on a trip to France. Plus, they will definitely have a salt pig. It's foodie law.
- Foodies love to go out for dinner and you may well find them visiting the same places as you do. If you observe really carefully you will be able to pick them out. They tend to spend a while browsing the menu and will have a plethora of questions for the waiter. They will want to know where the beef in the stroganoff is sourced from, what kind of wine is used in the risotto and if the cheesecake is baked or fridge set. These are important questions for a foodie and they will not be happy if Sam the waiter can't deliver some decent answers. If the foodie is out dining in a group of other similarly designed beings, you will hear them discuss the merits of each other's food choices for the entire evening. A rookie foodie may even be found taking a sneaky picture of their dinner. You are welcome to snigger at this act and encourage others to do so, just make sure the foodies don't spot you or you will be mentioned as the 'table of loud mouths' on their TripAdvisor review.
- It's a well known fact that all foodies spend their spare time reading cookbooks and food magazines, checking in with likeminded people on social media and watching what people eat in a day on YouTube. These are known as social activities for foodies and they may well reject your invitation to go to the pub in favour of broadening their knowledge. Probably for the best as they would only chew your ear off about how the peanuts in The King's Head just aren't the same as the rosemary and brown sugar ones they made at home last weekend.
Foodies are amongst us. Fact. Don't let their bragging and gloating bother you, they usually only do it to make themselves feel better about their own shortcomings.
P.S. Do you like my handmade one of a kind salt pig filled with Maldon sea salt, artistically photographed with a really expensive extra virgin olive oil and a completely pointless but lovely wine cooler?


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Is 49:3, 5-6; I Cor 1:1-3; Jn 1:29-34
Nicknames are popular with people. Some of them are given to individuals just for convenience or humor. But often a nickname is a condense description of one's outstanding qualities. Jesus too has some biblical nicknames. This morning I wish to reflect with you on two of those names given to Jesus that are found in the first reading and the gospel: The Servant and The Lamb.
The Servant: Jesus is the servant of God. "you are my servant, Israel" said the Lord. This servant is a messianic figure referring to Jesus and what an all-out servant he was! When you are in some serious trouble, not many would come all out to serve you.
There is a story of a man who had fallen into a well and was crying for help. A passer-by seeing the man in the well, said, "Life is full of sorrow!" and went away. Another passer-by went a step further and said, "if you are able to spring up to me, I can try to get you out," but the poor man could not spring up to him. A third man came by the well, and on seeing him, actually climbed down into the well, took him out and brought him to safety.
Jesus served us all in that manner. He got himself personally involved in our redemption even accepting death on the Cross. But the "Servant of God" is more than a nickname because it challenges us to serve others as Jesus did. To be able to give a large part of oneself to others is the most satisfying thing in life. It is not always the talented ones who serve best, but the consecrated ones. We were consecrated to God and his people at our baptism, but do we live up to our consecration?
The Lamb: When John the Baptist sees Jesus coming towards him he says, "Behold the Lamb of God." Now what does this image mean? Why does John call Jesus a lamb? It seems like such a soft symbol. Is John saying Jesus is cute and cuddly? Not at all. Anyone at the time of Jesus would know immediately the significance of a lamb. Lambs were associated with sacrifice. In the temple of Jerusalem lambs were killed to atone for the sins of Israel. So when John calls Jesus a lamb, he is pointing to Jesus' sacrifice on the cross. A sacrifice which we believe atones for our sins and reconciles us to God. But what makes Jesus' sacrifice effective is not that it is bloody but that it is motivated by love. And so calling Jesus a lamb is pointing to Jesus' sacrificial love by which we are saved. We are called to imitate Jesus action, to live with sacrificial love.
Jim, had trouble deciding if he wanted to retire from the construction field, until he ran into a younger man he'd worked with previously. The young man had a wife and three children and was finding it difficult to make ends meet, since he hadn't worked in some time. The next morning, Jim went to the union office and submitted his retirement paperwork. As for his replacement, he gave them the name of the young man. That young husband and father has been employed ever since. Behold the Lamb of God.
You had a tough day at school and yes today you have homework. Before you get to it, you are spending some time at the computer surfing the net. You notice through the window that your mother has just pulled into the driveway and opened the trunk. The trunk is filled with groceries. The bags look heavy, and your mom looks tired. Exhausted would be a better word. She gets that way after running around for hours. You turn back to the computer screen, but then you stop and you make a decision. You put on your coat and go out into the driveway and help her carry the heavy bags into the kitchen. Then you say to her "I'll put these away. I know where they go." Behold the Lamb of God.
She was only 27 and in the last month lost both her father and her mother. Her husband and she did not know how to cope with the loss. They never faced anything like this before. She was devastated and found it difficult at times to make it through the day. Her husband for his part felt keenly inadequate. He could not figure out what to do to lift her grief. Then the evening came for them to go and see the musical Wicked. They had bought tickets months ago. Two of the leads sang a song that reminded her of her mother and she began to weep. Suddenly her husband realized what his role was—to hold her hand, to have the Kleenexes ready, and to let her know that he would still be there when the music ended and the lights came back on. Behold the Lamb of God.
Every day you and I have opportunities to act with sacrificial love, to set aside our agenda and our priorities and to reach out to someone else in generosity and compassion. Every time we take up one of those opportunities, the Lamb of God continues to walk in our midst. Christ uses our actions of sacrificial love to continue to bless and heal. When we seize the opportunities that are presented, Christ continues to save the world through us.


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These lovely, soft, Ruched Legwarmers evoke the cozy rusticity of sturdy wool blankets and boot socks, but provide the warmth and luxurious feel of cashmere with Knit Picks Capra. The ruching provides a textural twist to 1980s-style legwarmers by enhancing a slouchy appearance while retaining the structure for a comfortable fit without falling down.
If it seems a little extravagant to wear cashmere in legwarmer form, let me tell you that I have wool socks that are scratchy even through leggings, so cashmere against tights is a nice thing. Also, it doesn't take very much of the cashmere, so it's not so extravagant as all that. In fact, if you're going for the large size, you could probably add extra stripes of cream instead of springing for the fourth ball of burnished, but then again, who wouldn't want leftover cashmere?
I knit these while watching old episodes of The A-Team, so I have the theme song in my head right now (the show is every bit as good as I remembered from when I first watched it).
I'm thinking these are somewhere between Mr. T's bright orange socks, early 80s legwarmers, and late 80s slouch socks, only more luxurious than possible for any of those. Knit in the round, and available in small, medium, and large (pictured in medium), the pattern can be purchased for $1.99 USD here at Knit Picks.
These are a quick, cozy knit, and I hope you enjoy them as much as I did!


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Make Your Own Advent Calendar
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Just loved doing these project... Now I have two more to do before the 1st... Wish me luck!↓
I've never attempted this but with these instructions I'll have a go. Might be ready for next year! Zo x↓
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The heat is transfered from the solid or liquid by the surrounding gas.
Real Fluids have a finite viscosity. They resist deformation and this has a significant effect on convective heat transfer.
A fluid having a free-stream velocity of u flows past a solid surface or wall, such as a flat plate, the fluid velocity is constrained by viscosity to be zero at the wall. The velocity therefore varies from zero at the wall to u far from the wall.
The boundary layer can be considered stagnant and the convection of heat can be seen as heat conduction in this region. This means that resistance to heat flow is proportional to the thickness of the boundary layer.
William R. Hamburgen, "Optimal Finned Heat Sinks" digital Western Research Laboratory
See also: Advection, Convector Heater, Forced Heat Convection, Heat, Natural Convection.
Subjects: Meteorology Thermodynamics


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Leo & Randy on the Holidays, Lessons From George H. W. Bush, and What's Next! (1021)
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It has become the emphasis as well as objective of lots of in our culture to preserve their health and wellness and also to look excellent into their fully grown years. Physical therapy (PT), also understood as physiotherapy or Physical Rehabilitation is a physical medicine as well as rehabilitation specialty that, by using mechanical force and also motions, re-mediates disabilities as well as advertises wheelchair, feature, as well as high quality of life through assessment, diagnosis, prognosis, and also physical treatment. It is carried out by physical therapists (recognized as physio therapists in numerous nations).
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Several Main Disciplines of Pediatric Physical Therapy near me
Neurological, Spinal Cord Injury, as well as Traumatic Brain Injury Rehab
A large section of physiotherapists in Brookville, Ohio function with people that suffer from these problems. Functional retraining consisting of, strolling, mobility device use, entering as well as out of bed or chairs (transfer training), relocating bed (bed movement), as well as re-training clients to use their hands, shoulders, and arms are simply some of the solutions these therapists provide to those with neurological participation. A certified specialist holds a Neurologic Certified Specialist title (NCS).
Physical therapists are well furnished to function with these kinds of individuals since many of them have orthopedic conditions that restrict their ability to work. Most physical therapists work with seniors/geriatric clients. Most likely the most usual physical therapy specialist is the orthopedic specialist.
Pediatric therapists specialize in the rehabilitation of kids. Physical therapy aids patients suffering from disease or injuries improve flexibility; alleviate pain; rise equilibrium, stamina, and sychronisation; and stop or reduce defect. Lots of sports professionals help with retraining the professional athlete using running, tossing, leaping, and sport-specific programs to call a few.
Physical therapists are well educated to assist with your physical fitness requirements as well as wellness programs.
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"I'm going to Europe," I say.
BOOK: The Disenchantments
AUTHOR: Nina LaCour
The main character, Colby, reminds me of myself. In so many ways, he's my guy version. Just like him, I have this inkling that I can make my dreams come true but then life happens and most of the time, I doubt myself. I doubt I can figure out my present. And to me, present is what matters the most because let's face it: You can't do anything about the past because you have already done it and the future is too far away that I don't want to just keep dreaming about it. I want the now and everything that it can offer. Maybe one day, everything will just fit together and I will be able to make my life as colorful as I want it to be. I just have to reread this book every time I doubt myself.


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One Less Gun: Search Warrants Lead to Arrest After Officers Recover Firearm and Drugs in Dorchester/
On Tuesday, November 1, 2016, as part of an ongoing investigation, members of the Boston Police Drug Control Unit executed a search warrant for the premise located at 357 Seaver Street, Dorchester (Area C-11). Recovered from that location was a Glock 18C 9mm pistol, one plastic bag of heroin, a digital scale, and plastic baggies. As a result, Joshua Powell, 47, of Dorchester, was placed in custody without incident and will be arraigned in Roxbury District Court on charges of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Possession of Class A Drugs.


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Before i tell you where to buy water flosser, i need to show you why you should buy one:
The waterpik water flosser is being advertised as the most advanced oral irrigator on the planet, The waterpik wp 660 pictured above comes fully equipped to support this statement in my view (and other peoples).
It appears as if though alot of ingenuity and thought went into designing the product because the unit is designed smartly and also looks sleek and sexy. It would look excellent in any bathroom.
Key Features Of Waterpik WP 660
One of the reason you should invest in the waterpik 660 is the….
10 different pressure settings:
This option allows you to control how much pressure the machine releases at a given moment, its's especially useful if you have sensitive teeth because then you can adjust it to suit your gums so it wont be painful to use.
Thats why so many people love it, Everyone can use it.
You Also Get 7 Tips Included With The Waterpik Water Flosser:
In the image below you can see exactly what each tip is used for:
You as the buyer are getting alot of value with this feature as it allows you to floss your teeth according to your problem that you have at any given time.
I know with some products you have to buy the tips separately which is a pain and can be more expensive, which is why I love the wp 660 so much.
Other key benefits include:
- Dishwasher safe and friendly
- Hidden flosser tips compartment, you can store up to 2 flosser tips there
- First in category- waterpik water flosser awarded the american dental association (ADA) seal of approval
- Healthier gums and brighter teeth in just a minute a day!
- 90 seconds of water capacity
- LED function indicater
- 36 months warranty
Another little feature is that the Waterpik water flosser comes in 6 Different colours, so you can get one that fits your personality:
Pick your colour now while stocks last by, visiting Amazon.com
Are there Any Negatives To The Best Waterpik Currently On The Market…
Well with every product there is always going to be Pros and cons. The Waterpik wp 660 is no exception:
- On/Off button hard to switch. There have been some reviews by customers stating that the on/off button on the handle is hard to operate, however you also need keep in mind that these same people also have reported to have arthritis in their fingers. generally these people would have difficulty operating all similar oral irrigation devices not just the wp 660.
- Only compatible for use in North America
But with over 8000 customers and an average review of 4.5/5, The benefits of this product heavily outweigh the negatives.
Waterpik Reviews – What People Are Saying About The WP 660…
With over 8500 reviews by customers and an average rating of:
You simply cant go wrong with the waterpik water flosser.
Here are some of the things real customers are saying (September 2017):
"GET ONE, i am liking this alot. it works for me doing well what it needs to. easy to use. think all should get one, and this one is priced well and small in scale" published by Carole
"overall i like it, cant beat the price" Published by anonymous
"I Love It. The new version of waterpik 660 improved over previous version waterpik i had for 3 years. The jet spray seems to be sharper, I love it" Published by Ming L. Wu
I wont go through every single review, but if you want to read more then head over to the Amazon website by clicking the button below:
Top Tips On Using The Best Waterpik On The Market:
- Put a wash cloth or grip pad under the unit to help lower the vibrations
- Once a month do a cleaning rinse: clean the basin out with vinegar, allowing it to soak for 1 hour and dont forget to put the wand tips in with it. this will kill all the odour causing germs. pour that out and do a full hot water rinse to remove the vinegar. afterwards do a hydrogen peroxide rinse, this will kill any mildew spores in the tubing
- Dont leave water in the basin, or put any non-liquid or sticky additives in. You dont want things clogging up the tubing.
Where To Buy Water Flosser?
Currently the waterpik 660 is available on Amazon, and what makes it better is that they have a special offer on right now.
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Your in safe hands at Amazon due to their high level of customer service and a 30 day return policy if the product is malfunctioning. There's nothing to lose.
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Final verdict: Is The Waterpik WP 660 Worth It?
Bottom line:
It's currently the best water flosser on the market…
Effectively removes plaque from in between your teeth..
Clinically and scientifically tested by the American Dental Association..
Good investment to make on your teeth and gums to make sure they stay healthy for life
Final rating : 4.5 stars out of 5
It's important you keep your teeth nice and healthy everyday…
Because if you just sit there and let dirt and grime get into your teeth, you will be in alot more pain as you get older
Waterpik Wp 660 F.A.Q
Q. Is the Waterpik 660 available in Europe?
A. Currently the product is only available in North America
Q. Where to buy water flosser?
A. You can purchase the waterpik wp 660 directly from Amazon through this link
Q. Waterpik offers a 3 year warranty on this product, If i purchase through Amazon, is the warranty still valid?
A. Yes the warranty on the wp 660 will still be valid
Good luck and here's to you getting that sexy smile that you always deserved 🙂


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1. Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
During my time in Paris, I went to Notre Dame twice which was an incredibly moving experience. Notre Dame, sitting on the Seine, made me reminisce about my childhood watching "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" and I hummed the songs on the walk to the cathedral. On my first afternoon in Paris, I wandered through the cathedral, looking at the paintings and enjoying the Gothic arches, my favorite architectural feature. With sun streaming through the stained glass windows, I felt as though I was standing inside a multicolored jewel. The next morning, I went to mass at Notre Dame, which I recommend if you will be in Paris on a Sunday. Even though I do not speak French, it was wonderful to experience mass in such an old, sacred place.
My first photo of Notre Dame
The perfect selfie opportunity
2. Visit the Eiffel Tower at night
While in Paris, I was lucky enough to visit the Eiffel Tower both during the day and at night. Let me tell you, there is magic at the Eiffel Tower at night. It was stunning in the daylight (and better to take photos I could really see) but at night it is breathtaking. The lights on the Eiffel Tower light up the sky and at the top of the hour the lights twinkle like stars. Nothing can compare to seeing the Eiffel Tower, Paris's most famous landmark, at night and in my opinion is a must do for anyone visiting Paris. I was able to sit at the Eiffel Tower, put my camera away, and really enjoy the sight.
The Eiffel Tower at night vs. the Eiffel Tower in the afternoon with Ashley, Kat, myself, and Lexie
The boulangerie, or bakery, is imperative to a trip to France. At the boulangerie, you can sample everything from macarons,croissants, and baguettes. I, of course, recommend, that you try anything and everything, which I did. The smell alone of the boulangerie makes it worth a visit. Plus, there is one on every corner in Paris, it would be impossible to avoid finding one.
A bergamot and caramel macaron-The bergamont was to die for!
4.Visit an art museum or three
During my time in Paris, I went to the Louvre, the Musee d'Orsay, and Musee de l'Orangerie. I wrote a post "How to Conquer the Louvre" where I go into more detail about each museum, if you are interested. I highly advise going to at least one museum during your time in Paris, whether it is one of these, or another museum that strikes your fancy. Museums are full of culture and learning, so I feel it is necessary to visit one if time permits and depending on your personal interests.
5. Spend some time on the Banks of the Seine
The Seine is gorgeous and since visiting the river is free, it is great for people on a budget like me! The Seine, which inspired many writers, artists, and painters is a great place to unwind and relax after a long day of touring the city. One night, I sat on the banks of the Louvre and drew in a sketchbook and it was on of the most relaxing nights I had in Paris. Another night, I visited the Seine to eat frites for dinner with some of my classmates! It is a wonderful location to spend with others or for quiet introspection.
On the bank of the Seine at night with frites
Notre Dame at night from the Seine
While having a plan is nice, budget some time to wander the Parisian streets. Pop into shops, restaurants, anything your heart desires.During my free nights in Paris, I found some amazing frites, some cute graffiti, and a charm for my charm bracelet. As J. R.R. Tolkien said "Not all those who wander are lost." Without my day of wandering, I might have missed something wonderful and I got a chance to relax and not be on a schedule, which is nice after a few hectic days!
Graffiti and Frites
7.Pay a visit to Shakespeare and Company
For book lovers like me, Shakespeare and Company is a great little bookshop to wander around after dinner. It has become quite a landmark in Paris, so it is always a bit crowded. Not only is it a bookstore, but there is a reading library where patrons can spend time reading, which is just lovely. This would be a wonderful place to pick up a Paris souvenir or a postcard!
The exterior and a reading nook at Shakespeare and Company
Other than the entrance fees to the museums on the list or the cost of a loaf of bread, everything on this list is free in Paris, so they can be great places to visit for those of you on a college student budget!


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Motorola starts recovery in Q2
Motorola, the handset maker, has posted an unexpected second quarter profit as its cost-cutting strategy starts to take effect.
The biggest mobile company in the US reported net profit of $26m in the three months to 4 July, or 1 cent per share, compared to a $4m profit a year ago.
Net sales in the second quarter fell 32% to $5.5bn from $8bn a year ago.
During the quarter, it shipped 14.8 million handsets, which was slightly up on the 14.7 million in the first quarter. However, the figure is just over half of what it sold a year ago.
Co-chief executive Sanjay Jha says it is now expecting second half results to reflect a further improvement in earnings.
The company has so far let go of around 8,000 staff this year.
Earlier this month, Motorola appointed former Pizza Hut UK marketer William Ogle chief marketing officer for its Mobile Devices business http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/motorola-recruits-cmo-for-handheld-devices/3002493.article
He is responsible for all aspects of marketing which includes advertising, interactive marketing and brand strategy, management and execution. He reports to Jha.