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Spirit Hound Distillery held a special fundraising "Mountain Bum Rum" release party for the Lyons Fire Protection District last Friday night, December 20. The first bottle of this special release was numbered and dated and donated to the crew
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Several parents and teachers previously involved with the now-closed Lyons Community Montessori preschool have organized a temporary school program in Lyons. Classes for children began Monday, December 9, at the parsonage next door to the Lyons Community Church at 350 Main Street in downtown Lyons. During November the group raised over $7500 in donations for
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Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Meatballs
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Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Meatballs
1 (10 oz) jar sweet and sour sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 lbs frozen meatballs
1 medium red bell pepper, cubed
1 medium green bell pepper, cubed
1 medium onion, cubed
1 (20 oz) can pineapple chunks, drained
Spray inside of slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Place all ingredients inside the slow cooker and stir gently. Place lid on slow cooker. Cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
Serve over rice as a main dish or serve with toothpicks for a yummy appetizer.
Oh YUM! I love sweet and sour meatballs! I usually skip on the peppers and onions because my husband is "allergic" … I also use a similar recipe for sweet and sour kielbasa! Delish!
We're making the classic southern grape jelly meatballs today. Your sweet and sour recipe looks delish!
Sounds yummy! Can't wait to try it.
Oh I am so making this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
These look fantastic, can't wait to try! I love being able to just throw something into the crockpot. Thanks for sharing!
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This recipe is great. Love anything "sweet n sour". Slow cooker makes it even better!
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This looks so awesome! I've tried making this before but never in the slow cooker. I didn't like the first way I tried it, but love sweet and sour meatballs. I'll definitely be trying this!
what type of meatball did you use? I have frozen swedish ones would those work in this dish?
Frozen Swedish meatballs are perfect! We've used Swedish meatballs and the Italian meatballs. Both are great! -The Six Sisters
YUMMY thanks so much cannot wait to try these this coming weekend!!!'
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Oh man, it's all about the food for me, too! It's the best part of football
Wow these meatballs look fantastic! Thank you so much for linking up to Simple Supper Tuesday!
sweet and savory yumminess Thank you for sharing at the hop xo
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These meatball are so awesome~* I mixed regular and italian to see what I liked best. I thought regular was way better. Next time, I will serve the rice separately and make vege rolls. Thanks for this awesome recipe. I love your website!
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Definitely pinning these for the future!
Hi, I'm thinking of making this recipe to take over to my friend's house (she just had her 5th baby). Could you use homemade meatballs that are cooked and then frozen?
I always make homemade meatballs and freeze for later use in a slow cooker…They are VERY versatile!!! I cooked and then froze 14 lbs meatballs before school started for LOTS of quick meals!!! Just put in slow cooker with whatever sauce/gravy you want and serve with rice, pasta, or on toasted hoagie buns!
My family really loved this meal. Will put the bell pepper and onion in half way thru cooking next time. I used frozen turkey meatballs and they were great! Super easy and good. Thank you!!
how come you are putting the bell peppers and onion in half way? were they do soft putting them in at the beginning?
I looking to make this for an appetizer for our pre wedding bbq. i'm doing a test run this weekend on the recipe. I was wondering how many people this fed as i'm not good at double recipes. for some reason it just never turns out. is there anyway you can help so I don't mess up the recipe when I make a bigger batch. i'm having about 12-16 people.
I featured this recipe on my blog, goodjujublog.blogspot.com
I CAN NOT wait to try it. I have been loving my slow cooker, so this is perfect!
Keep on writing, great job!
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I'm definitely trying this. I use to make thes all the time in the Wok when I was a kid and into early adult. But one moving day we lost the whole thing some how. But I love my slow cooker. My question is that I have 3 lbs of meatballsb and your recipe calls for 2 lbs . What would be a good adjustment to the ingredients so it's just right? Thank you for your help. I'm tring this out for this weekends halloween party. This will be a life saver.
Can you use Turkey meatballs for this? Doing a potluck at work and some don't eat beef but the recipe looks good.
Where did you find the jar of sweet and sour sauce? And what brand is it? You don't make the sauce homemade?
Hello, I thought I read somewhere that it's not safe to cook frozen food in a slow cooker. What are your thoughts? Are there certain foods that are safer than other to cook while still frozen?


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Saturday, April 7, 2012
#2153 The curse of the freelancer
I am guilty of glossing over the realities of day-to-day life as a freelancer on this blog – the struggles, the anxieties, the endless emails to potential employers, the too-good-to-be-true projects that invariably fall through and the occasional long stretches of time when you don't have a single job on the horizon. When you're starting out in this industry, it pays to present a rose-tinted view of your life: 'Look! I'm in Paris backstage at Lanvin,' or, 'A free suit pour moi? Thanks!' Sure, it sounds a little wanky, and in a way it is wanky. But it follows that whole philosophy of dressing for the job you want, not the job you have.
Due to my proclivity for the aforementioned, I've often been accused of being: a trustafarian with access to unlimited funds on Daddy's credit card; a lucky jerk who never had to work hard for anything; and a barracuda who'd burn anybody to get ahead. The reality is far less glamorous: I did the menswear circuit seven seasons in a row on an absolutely shoestring budget and still made a loss every time (though the relationships I made were worth far more than money); any successes I've had or jobs I've gotten have been the result of persistently chasing people to the point where they realised I wasn't going to take no for an answer; and ensuring that the work I produced when I finally did get an opportunity was of a high enough standard that I'd get hired again.
One of the pitfalls of being a freelancer is the amount of time you spend sitting around contemplating your own existence between jobs. Downtime is, after all, the enemy of success. About three times a year, usually during a slow period, I get seized by a panic attack that I'm not achieving enough – if you're standing still, you're going backwards. This happened to me these past two weeks. I was home alone, sitting in my room for hours at a stretch and literally freaking out that I'd never work again. It was ridiculous – I'd just completed an amazing contract for a new client, I had some regular writing jobs due, I was shooting a video with Lacoste in a few days time and I'd just experienced a hefty traffic spike on the blog. But once the Lacoste job was wrapped, I had nothing upcoming besides a 50/50 shot at an all expenses paid trip to Coachella (which fell through yesterday). I started to freak out.
For about 10 days straight, I panicked. The more I thought about it, the less work I did, and the less work I did, the more I panicked (it was a self-perpetuating cycle). I lost track of anything positive going on, and focussed solely on the negatives. It was counterproductive, self-indulgent and obviously nothing was achieved.
After a while, I started to put things into perspective. It's crazy, but if I'd spent half that negative energy coming up with ways to get out of the funk, I would have probably allowed myself one day of wallowing, then just gotten on with it.
So I've devised a list of things to do the next time this happens, that I hope might assist anybody else who finds themselves in a similar rut:
1. Call someone who will have the patience to allow you to complain about your life for about 20 minutes, and the good sense to tell you to shut up and get over it.
2. Have a shower, get dressed and leave the house. Unplug the TV, log off Netflix, shut down Facebook, stop browsing the blogs, Twitter and Tumblr and go do something productive. Work out at the gym, go for a run, volunteer for a charity, have lunch with a friend.
3. Maximise your contacts. Email everyone you haven't talked to for a while and meet them for a coffee. You never know what might come out of it.
4. Set some goals. But make them attainable.
5. Count your successes – have a look at the great things you've achieved over the past six/12 months. Think about how you got those opportunities, the steps you took and the skills required to get ahead. Utilise those skills.
6. Repeat one through five until desired results are achieved.
Best of luck.
34 comments:
Nice one Isaac. We're all human and have those moments. They're meaningful and happen for a reason.
- April 7, 2012 at 6:53 AM
All very real - and good advice thanks. The best way to get something done is to do it. Which sounds so simple but can be so daunting at times.
The journey of a hundred miles starts with a single step. Kia kaha!
- April 7, 2012 at 11:28 AM
Love it. I will be using these skills when I get in my "what have I done with my life??" funks. Yay you!
- April 7, 2012 at 4:28 PM
- Nikau Gabrielle Hindin said...
Isaac, I can totally relate to this cycle of counter productivity! Nice to know I'm not the only one. It must be a Hindin thing. Fear of under achieving. Good advice!x
- April 7, 2012 at 5:52 PM
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- April 7, 2012 at 5:53 PM
This rocks and I'm totally giving you a high five when / if we ever meet!
- April 7, 2012 at 9:24 PM
Hi hi from New Zealand !
That's just what I needed right now. Also looking at what you've done can pep you up a bit. I sorted through my whole portfolio this morning and am pretty chuffed of what I've achieved even if I'm not doing too much at the moment.
- April 8, 2012 at 1:29 PM
step #6 is, in fact: get completely over-dressed and take yourself to lunch. if you're broke, get completely over-dressed and go for a walk. in other words, dress as awesome as you wish you felt and get the funk out of the house. go outside and let things happen to you.
(never fear, come june we can routinely wig out together.)
- April 8, 2012 at 2:03 PM
Can't wait!
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- April 8, 2012 at 2:08 PM
I bags being number one. I'm particularly good at the last part
- April 8, 2012 at 3:37 PM
Haha yeah you are
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- April 8, 2012 at 3:40 PM
Love this. I've just moved to Melbourne from NZ, and this pretty much sums up how I'm currently feeling about being 'between jobs'. Going for walks and meeting up with friends for coffee are pretty much what's keeping the panic at bay. Thanks for sharing - nice to know I'm not the only one who freaks out!
- April 9, 2012 at 12:33 AM
- Hazel said...
I've just started doing freelance graphic design work and so
- April 9, 2012 at 7:44 AM
- Hazel said...
(sorry, didn't finish my comment)
I've just started doing freelance graphic design work so I'm starting to understand. Sometimes it feels a little dirty "pretending" I'm this big shot designer but you're right that it's often required if we want any jobs. Everyone's trying to fake it til they make it and there's no shame in that!
- April 9, 2012 at 7:48 AM
Thankyou so much for posting this- while I'm still studying, I did find your tips at the end really useful!
- April 9, 2012 at 11:32 AM
Isaac, this is your best post in a while my friend. I miss you mate.
- Andrew HHM
p.s your car is still going strong
p.p.s I ran over a nail the other day.
p.p.p.s the windscreen has a crack in it.
p.p.p.p.s I lied about the first p.s. Sorry.
- April 9, 2012 at 11:05 PM
Your list of things to do the next time this happens has become my list of things to do... now! Thanks for the inspiration. Today I focus. <3
- April 10, 2012 at 9:38 AM
"if you're standing still, you're going backwards"
My work paid for us to see a talk by these 2 NZ rowers who had competed in an around the world race. They were massively inspirational in heaps of ways but especially in their telling of one particularly horrendous night they encountered. The weather was terrible and they were faced by 2 choices: 1. put down an anchor type thing and get dragged backwards but get a rest 2. row all night and stay in the same spot. They chose the second option and had to row hard out all night and get nowhere. But then in the morning they found out that ALL the other teams had chosen the first option and so they were way ahead. They ended up winning the whole race by pretty much the exact distance they had gained that night.
- April 10, 2012 at 12:21 PM
Oh wow. I needed this. I just moved to NYC to freelance makeup, after years of hard work to build my business in my hometown of San Diego. I have insane bouts of "what the hell am I doing???" all the time. I spend more time worrying about how I'm going to pay rent & bills than anything else. I'm bookmarking this to remind me to go do something productive when I start freaking out. We are our own worst enemies! But I am so glad to hear I am not alone!
- April 11, 2012 at 2:13 PM
Preach! Good luck with everything, I'm rooting for you. It's true, we are our own worst enemies. The only thing holding us back is us. So don't hold us back!
- April 11, 2012 at 4:58 PM
I forgive you.
- April 11, 2012 at 4:58 PM
cool article! thanks
- April 11, 2012 at 9:14 PM
Thank you for this. I go through periods like that every couple months where I go "What am I doing? This is pointless." Usually just need a metaphorical kick in the ass... thanks for the kick. :)
- April 16, 2012 at 6:00 AM
- Lindsay Jo Blankenship said...
I like you, too, friend. Thank you for sharing.
- April 16, 2012 at 3:18 PM
Great advice, I will have to reread it next time I freak out
- April 19, 2012 at 9:46 AM
- Claudia said...
My first visit here and, aw I really like you! Nice post.
- April 20, 2012 at 5:05 AM
- Courtney Michele said...
I just started freelancing/my writing "career" a little less than 6 months ago and when one contract went from being about 30 hours worth of work/week to about 10, I went into one of those horrible episodes of depression to which I'm genetically inclined. Now that I make more of an effort on my own blog (posting 5x a week), I feel much better & even get more work thanks to increased productivity & optimism. This is great advice, especially the part about getting dressed & leaving the house. That seems like such an obvious thing to do, but sad-sacking is so much easier. Thanks for sharing!
- April 20, 2012 at 4:55 PM
Thanks brother... I needed a bit of that!! Thanks heaps.
- April 22, 2012 at 10:02 PM
- Corrine/Frock & Roll said...
- April 27, 2012 at 7:59 PM
- Millie said...
I want to start out as a freelancer, but the idea is so terrifying that I spend far too much time thinking about it, rather than actually doing what it is that I need to be doing to get started. Thank you for this post, it's very helpful and encouraging.
- May 1, 2012 at 1:41 PM
This came at exactly the right time for me. I'm a fledgling blogger/aspiring author/poor student, who freaks after a good run and then spends an embarrassing amount of time watching bad day time TV. I swear once Dr Phil started talking about unemployment and I cried. Real tears. Oh the shame. Thanks for this post I will be keeping the six step plan on hand for the down times in future. Love your ways.
- May 12, 2012 at 10:44 AM
- fathima said...
Great article! Always helpful to hear other people's experiences and how they get through it :)
- May 16, 2012 at 8:26 AM
Phew, I thought I was the only one, haha! As the saying goes, a body in motion stays in motion but a body at rest stays at rest. This phrase always creeps up in the back of my mind whenever sales start to slow down and I start having more free time. It's truly terrifying, but it's good to know that I'm not alone. Thank you for writing this article!
- June 19, 2012 at 6:20 AM
all of this has been described by Emile Durkheim, famous sociologist from the 1880's, calling this plight the burden of the man who finds himself in an unknown territory, left on his own in a world without close ties, love and intimacy, and therefore getting a feeling of marginality; always having to draw on his own resources; depleting without renewal.
missing the simple pleasures like playing with the young kittens in the sun in the backyard with your grandmother, has MUCH more impact than we care to admit ; yet this is really a 'withering disease'
you have got to find what is important to you;
if money is tight, it is not easy, but then you might relocate, and be surprised by new opportunities - never forgetting you have many true friends and people keep you in high regard for all the good you have done,
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Sheesh, it's been a rough sports year around here. The football teams have fumbled, the Pistons don't win many games, and last I checked, the Red Wings haven't won any games. At least the Tigers turned from naughty to nice with their annual playoff awakening, followed by their annual mega-millions signing. And be thankful for college basketball, because Michigan and Michigan State are good enough to warm us through the winter, even all the way through March.
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Jim Schwartz: For the coach who has everything — except a secondary, a running game, more than one healthy receiver and a kick returner who doesn't kneel at the 4 — only one gift fits. It's his very own red challenge flag, so he can practice inexplicable, game-altering tosses in the privacy of his living room.
Martin Mayhew: Hard to decide, so I followed his drafting strategy and got him the Best Gift Available, no matter what it is.
Any college defensive back: A call from Martin Mayhew.
Matthew Stafford: Maybe we're overly obsessed with his sidearm throws, back-foot heaves and behind-the-back passes from the somersault position. Oh well. I got him a subscription to Popular Mechanics, edited by Ron Jaworski.
Ndamukong Suh: A gift certificate to the Acme School of Driving. Oh, and some cortisone cream for those untimely leg twitches.
Calvin Johnson: Another 108 yards to reach 2,000, so he can continue down the same career path as Barry Sanders, in every way. Also, a productive receiver to play Minitron to his Megatron.
Mike Ilitch: Because he's given so much, I'm offering a choice — either a shiny new hockey arena or a shiny World Series trophy. I think I know which one he'd pick.
Marian Ilitch: OK, you get the hockey arena, although I had to put it on layaway for five years.
Dave Dombrowski: Continued use of Ilitch's no-limit credit card.
Justin Verlander: For the guy with the huge contract, two no-hitters and one (alleged) super-model girlfriend? Sorry, I got nothing for you.
Jim Leyland: Pack of smokes? Too easy. Office air freshener? Too obvious. For the manager who disdains small ball, I'm giving a Bundt cake.
Tom Brookens: A primer on what he can expect to hear in his new duties as Tigers third-base coach — "Hey, Tommy Broken! Why the $#%* did you wave him in?!"
Miguel Cabrera: A fancy new statistic to replace WAR. It'll be called DUH (Dominant Undervalued Hitter).
Brady Hoke: A headset and a bunch of long-sleeve shirts, so we can stop wondering if he owns any.
Mark Dantonio: He's already getting my personal favorite — a big bowl of buffalo wings. Santa Wojo can't deliver more eligibility for Kirk Cousins, but another season of Le'Veon Bell might turn that frown upside down.
Jim Delany: I'm sending the handy textbook "Conference Geography for Dummies," so he can bundle up Rutgers and Maryland and re-gift them to someone else.
John Beilein: Refurbished arena and new practice facility? Got it. Talented roster? Got it. A trip past the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament? Bingo.
Tom Izzo: He has more Final Four appearances than neckties, and I doubt he wants socks. A Jabari Parker action figure? Too soon. How about a present he hasn't had in 15 years, probably doesn't want and surely will return — an actual in-state rival.
Mark Hollis: The gift he's always dreamed of — a Michigan State basketball game on a space station orbiting Mars.
Dave Brandon: The gift he's always dreamed of — a night football game in which Michigan changes jerseys after every quarter. Replicas sold on the concourse!
Denard Robinson: A position in the NFL.
Andre Drummond: A position in the Pistons starting lineup.
Joe Dumars: A winning lottery ticket.
Lawrence Frank: Same thing I try to give every Pistons coach — slightly more job security than a North Korean opposition party member.
Tom Gores: Not sure if it's legal, but I've been rounding up fannies to plop in the empty Palace seats.
Mike Babcock: One of those classic table-top hockey games, so he can pass the time yelling at the plastic defensemen who give away the puck.
Ken Holland: Something he can wistfully stare at for hours — a framed photo of Nicklas Lidstrom.
Gary Bettman: A job he actually might be qualified for — foreclosure specialist. Also, a lump of dirty stinkin' coal the approximate size and shape of a puck.
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The BMC Racing Team finished 12th in Wednesday's Stage 4 team time trial at the Giro d'Italia, 1:21 behind the winning time of Liquigas in the 33-kilometer race.
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me very , no extremly happy person.
i have and still have the D50 and D70 but now the D80 is going to be the main camera
some first shots..with it
i'm very envious of the quality, my k7 is too
damn you pentax i knew i should have chosen the d90
Originally Posted by shaun2k
i'm very envious of the quality, my k7 is too:
damn you pentax i knew i should have chosen the d90
Hi Shaun .. Thanksa for replying it is the Nikon D80 i have aquired
You can still get it http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-10-2MP-D.../dp/B000HGIWN4 for a wopping Price: $1,899.95 (body and lens)
mine is bought second hand from a friend for just 200 euro at 12398 clicks :
the first impressions are verygood i like it a lot more than the D90 (which has onboard video
wich i think does noet belong in dlsr
greets Dirk-Jan
Yeah i said the d90, as its what i was going to try and get if i didnt choose the K7, i wish i had now, seeing nikons very nice image quality, you were very lucky to get one for 200 euro's though, i'm mega excited for you...bargain..
can i ask, what method of resizing you do for your photo's here, as they have retained a real good pin sharp feel to them, even as small as they are...would be very interested to know..
It's also a very nicely laid out slr, i like it, i just dont get the same feel with my K7, i like the build, but i can already see differences in !Q from what you have posted.
thanks nikonian
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Hi Shaun!
Well they are all medium photo's from my flickr page , i upload them there from the jpeg's and flickr resizes that automatically even in medium format you still see the amazing qualtiy
yeah i know that the D90 is the succesor of the D80 , but even if they gave me money to buy it i would bring it back and buy a d80 (if i had not done that allready)
i am pleasant surprised of the D80 thought that my files would only be bigger and not increase that much in qualtiy too
Me a very happy camper
Ok thanks for the info..
Been anywhere with your cam yet to have an in depth play?
Took mine out yesterday, pleased with the results
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Ok thanks for the info..
Been anywhere with your cam yet to have an in depth play?
Took mine out yesterday, pleased with the results
Hi Shaun,
No at this moment i'll have a new job and it is 90km from home and yesterday it took me 4 freaking hrs to come home , now 02:48 early awake have to prepare myself for yet another day of extreme long day ..
perhaps in the weekend but else it may sleep in my room waiting for me to gently wake it up for a shoot
Hi Nikonian & Shaun. I've had my D80 for a couple of years or so, and its the best piece of kit that i've ever used ! I wouldn't bother with a D90 as I have absolutely no use for "Live view" or "Video Capture". The sheer quality of the results from the D80 completely overwhelm any camera that I have used previously, including 35mm film cameras. I shoot at low ISO's mostly, (around 200iso) & using the 16 - 85 Nikon zoom the sharpness, clarity & exposure are brilliant. You won't regret buying this camera, good luck, & happy shooting.http://www.whatdigitalcamera.com/for...lies/smile.gif
Hi welcome from me.. to this place . it is indeed a great camera , if you got any tips how small they may seem about the D80 i gladly welcome them.
nikonian aka dirk
You have got the technology now. From now on its up to you to use your eyes, your brain, & get those creative juices flowing ! Lets see a few pic's in the "Gallery".
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Salisbury settles lawsuits involving police
SALISBURY — The city of Salisbury is settling lawsuits brought by residents who say current and former police officers violated their rights and used excessive force.
Meanwhile, one of those officers faces an April trial in federal court.
In October, Robin Otto Worth accepted a $40,000 settlement from the city and dismissed complaints against Salisbury Police Sgt. Mark Hunter and former officer Kareem Puranda, according to documents filed in Rowan County civil court.
The complaint said that after a June 2009 traffic stop involving Hunter and Puranda, Worth left the scene and officers came after him. It said Puranda struck Worth in the head with his pistol, punched and kicked him, and used pepper spray and a Taser on him.
In November, the city paid Felicia Gibson $25,000 to settle her claim that Hunter violated her civil rights in 2009 when he ordered her to stop shooting video of a traffic stop and vehicle search and go inside her West Fisher Street home. Hunter then went into Gibson's home and arrested her.
Rowan District Court Judge Beth Dixon convicted Gibson of resisting an officer in 2010, saying she had interfered with Hunter's ability to do his job. That conviction was erased in January in superior court.
"After a thorough review of the evidence and relevant case law and after considering the circumstances surrounding the civil settlement between the Salisbury Police Department and the Defendant, the State is dismissing this charge in the interests of justice," a dismissal notice signed by prosecutor Seth Banks said.
In both cases, the city paid a deductible and the bulk of the settlement was paid by its insurance carrier, the N.C. League of Municipalities, Salisbury spokeswoman Elaney Hasselmann said.
Worth and Gibson had joined brothers Michael Fox and John Fox in a lawsuit against the city, the officers and current and former police chiefs. A judge split the lawsuits and ordered mediation.
The complaint involving the Fox brothers stems from a 2009 fight at the former La Bamba nightclub on Klumac Road. The suit said Puranda and Hunter assaulted Michael Fox after he was handcuffed and that John Fox was assaulted when he came to his brother's aid.
The brothers were charged, but their charges were dismissed.
A judge has ordered mediation between the Fox brothers and the city, with an Aug. 12 deadline for reaching a settlement. Their complaints against Hunter and Puranda have been dismissed.
The city settled an earlier lawsuit involving Puranda in 2011 by paying Wayne Partee of Salisbury $60,000. Partee had also claimed Puranda used excessive force.
In a September hearing, the attorney representing Worth, Gibson and the Fox brothers introduced a Salisbury Police Department memo in which an internal affairs officers warned that Puranda was a liability concern. The attorney also said the city had received a "series of citizen complaints" about Puranda and Hunter.
Puranda charges
According to documents filed in U.S. District Court, Puranda is scheduled to go trial in early April on charges of violating two victims' constitutional rights by using excessive force. A federal grand jury indicted the former officer in December. Both incidents are alleged to have occurred in 2009.
One of the alleged victims is Robin Otto Worth.
Puranda left the Salisbury Police Department in 2010 amid an SBI investigation.
The Post contacted Police Chief Rory Collins to a request for comment on the status of the investigation and the upcoming trial. Hasselmann, the city's spokeswoman, responded.
"Given that Mr. Puranda's case is still in process and was an investigation conducted by an outside agency, the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), we are unable to comment on this matter," she wrote in an email.
In early 2012, federal prosecutors filed a bill of information outlining the charge against Puranda involving Worth. That was dismissed after the grand jury indicted the former officer on the two counts, the second occurring in June 2009 and involving a victim identified by the initials "E.W.W."
Puranda has pleaded not guilty to both charges. The case was scheduled for trial in February, but a federal judge continued the matter while defense attorneys go through nearly 5,600 pages and several hours of video collected by prosecutors.
The documents cover Puranda's career as a police officer from 2004 to 2009, according to court filings. And they could include other acts which prosecutors plan to use as evidence against Puranda, the filings say.
No contact information could be found for Puranda. According to filings with the N.C. Secretary of State's office, he established a nonprofit based at his Charlotte home in August. Called Achieving Success on Purpose, the organization works with disadvantaged youth, Puranda's LinkedIn page says.
Among the interests Puranda lists on his LinkedIn page is "building community trust for law enforcement."


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"It definitely means we'll take in more money ... but of course everything changes at some point, because with the economy you just need more revenue and there has been a lot of talk in the federal government about the taxable wage base for states and what each state's taxable wage base is," Georgia Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Director Brenda Brown said. "I can tell you that Georgia has actually one of the lowest [taxable wage bases] in our region."
South Carolina has a taxable wage base of $12,000 and North Carolina has a base of about $20,900, she said, adding Florida, Tennessee and Alabama have a lower taxable wage base than Georgia.
A company with the lowest current tax rate of .04 percent previously paid $3.40 in taxes per employee beginning at the first $8,500 in taxable wages, but under the new formula will pay $3.80. A company with the highest current tax rate of 8.10 percent will see their contribution jump from $688.50 to $769.
New employers, which Brown said hold their rate for three years, will see their rate of 2.70 percent call for an increase from $229.50 to $256.60 under the new formula.
"Certainly there are other states in our region with a higher taxable wage base than we have, so even though we've gone up about $1,000, we're still not really in line with some of the states in our region," Brown said. "But it does mean employers will have to pay a little more per employee."
The current unemployment rate in Bartow County is 8.3 percent, compared to the state rate of 8.5 percent and the national unemployment rate of 7.7 percent. There were 47,351 initial unemployment insurance claims in November.


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Stefan Küng earned the BMC Development Team's first victory in a one-day race when he out-sprinted two breakaway companions at the end of the 75th Giro del Belvedere Monday.
Fought Back
Küng was part of an early 12-man breakaway that shattered with two laps to go of a rolling loop around Villa di Villa in the 154-kilometer race. Eventual third-place finisher Mitchell Mulhern (Australian National Team) was solo over the top of the Montaner climb on the penultimate lap, but Küng fought back to rejoin him on the descent. Mulhern dropped Küng on the ascent the final time but runner-up Silvio Herklotz (Team Stölting) caught the two on the descent and the three arrived at the finish 30 seconds ahead of the chasing peloton. Mulhern led out the sprint, but Küng came from behind to convincingly take the win. His victory was the BMC Development Team's second of the season, adding to an overall win by Silvan Dillier at the Tour de Normandie on March 24.
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Bill Murray's South Carolina House
Bill Murray's South Carolina House was Furnished by Atlantic Bedding and Furniture North Charleston (http://abfcharleston.com/). South Carolina is one of the most popular accommodation regions for celebrities. Few of the most well known names that reside in South Carolina are Bill Murray, Tara Lipinski, Alex English, Jay Haas, Arthur Blank, Mark Sanford, Mark Bryan, Xavier McDaniel, and many more. Of course, the most popular name is that of Emmy nominated actor and comedian Bill Murray.
The actor who became famous as a comedian with films such as Caddyshack, Ghostbusters, and Groundhog Day, Murray gained recognition and acclaim with his Academy Award nominated Lost in Translation in 2003. The actor is known to live like a King and his house in South Carolina is an example of it. The house is a 5 bedroom house that also includes 6 luxuriously appointed bathrooms. The 4.873 square feet house is well worth over $3.6 million and is one of the most well-known destinations in Sullivans Island in South Carolina.
The house of Bill Murray is very close to Mark Sanford's house and also within walking distance from one of the tourist attractions of South Carolina – Fort Moultrie. A little further down are other attractions such as Charleston Light, Fort Sumter, Charleston Harbor, and Battery 520. Few other celebrities whose houses are within a 4 kilometer radius from Bill Murray's house are Darius Rucker and Mark Bryan.
That is not all! If one is touring the area checking into other well known spots in and around Bill Murray's house, then one can also check the Vietnam Naval Support Camp, Conning Tower, White Point Garden, Old Slave Mart, Cooper River Bridge, Hibernian Hall, Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Synagogue, Cathedral of St John the Baptist, and the Charleston Museum. The best way to explore the region is through bicycles that can be rented from the innumerable cycle stalls located in and around the city streets. (click here for furniture needs if you are looking for a charleston furniture store
The House of Edwin McCain
Edwin McCain is a well known American singer, musician and song writer. The year 1991 marked his entry into the celeb-world with the album Nomadic Logic that was well accepted by the music lovers. Since then he has composed a number of albums and also delivered solo hits. His solo hit 'I'll be' from the album 'Misguided Roses' went on to become a huge success earning him a place amongst the industry greats. He has a devoted fan following across the world. A true legend and an ardent devotee of Indie Rock, Edwin McCain has indeed marshaled many rock bands of his time. Currently he has a band of his own and they regularly tour for presenting shows.
Alex English's Dream Destination: South Carolina!
Alex English, the renowned former-days' basketball star, who is known for being a hall of fame inductee, has been living in the South Carolina region since a long time now. The player resides in the Blythewood area of Columbia in the state of South Carolina and has a luxurious mansion here. Owing to the massive appeal of the player, and the unique designing of his house, there are a large number of people who come to see it.
Mark Bryan's Mount Pleasant House
South Carolina seems to be one of the most favorite accommodation regions of the celebrities. Some of the well-known celebrities residing in this part of the world are Jay Haas, Tara Lipinski, Mark Sanford, Bill Murray, Arthur Blank and Alex English. However, the most famous celebrity residing there is Mark Bryan, the founding member, lead guitarist and songwriter of the multi-platinum US band 'Hootie & the Blowfish'. Apart from rendering background vocals, he also plays mandolin and various other instruments.
South Carolina, Home to Television and Hollywood Stars!
Tom Berenger, the renowned Television star's name is part of the long list of celebrities who have chosen South Carolina as their home place. The world famous TV actor is renowned for having won the Emmy Award and having been nominated for the Oscars once. The most recognized role of this TV star was that in the TV series 'One Life to Love' where he was cast as lawyer Tim Seigel. He was even seen in some of the famous Hollywood movies such as Chasers (1994) and Shattered (1991). Though born and brought up in Chicago, Tom chose South Carolina's Okatie area as his residing place.
Xavier McDaniel; South Carolina's Residing Legend
Though the South Carolina region has always been the hot favorite for stars from all walks of life, it has been a special favorite for the basketball stars. One such star is Xavier McDaniel, who resides in Blythewood in the South Carolina region. This retired basketball has enjoyed a splendid career as a basketball star with the NBA and has now been acting as the coach to the Riders Slamball basketball team.
South Carolina: Where Basketball Talents Flower!
Among the various celebrities who reside in South Carolina, one can find the name of Jermaine O'Neal, the famous NBA player. Jermaine is renowned for his game with the Phoenix Suns and his excellent career record as a player who got selected into professional basketball direct after high school. The player has been an inspiration for all those students who desire to be professional basketball players in the future. The South Carolina residence of this celebrity has been an attraction for all those who come here, not just for being a celebrity home but also for its luxurious appeal. The town has been a birthplace for the star, thus his appeal here intensifies furthermore!
5 Famous Homes in the Hamptons
Description: Get the scoop on five celebrities who own famous and fabulous homes in the Hamptons
The Hamptons are known as one of the most popular and expensive communities to own properties in the United States. The housing complexes, known as villages, are located north east of Long Island, New York and are almost completely surrounded by water. The Hamptons attract a very select crowd of celebrities, who in turn build amazing dream homes that boggle the mind. Below are the five most famous residences that are located in the Hamptons.
He's best known for his long-running television show by the same name. The show which ran for almost 10 year helped make its founder a very rich man. He owns a large, waterfront home on a 12-acre estate which contains a full-sized guest house, baseball diamond, and a garage that houses his 22 rare cars. Before Jerry bought this home, for $32 million, it belonged to Billy Joel.
2. Alec Baldwin
He has been in many movies and shows under his belt, including the more recent show, 30 Rock. Alec has always lived in the area and wanted to make sure that he had a permanent residence there. He purchased a very spacious home in the peaceful center of the Hamptons. His 8-acre home includes an expansive kitchen with floor to ceiling windows, a pool, and greenhouse. Alec is also trying to install a wind turbine on his property which will produce up to 10k kilowatts of power.
3. Gwyneth Paltrow
She has also been in many movies, most recently the Iron Man series whose third installment had the 2nd biggest film opening of all time.. With the suggestion of her husband, Chris Martin, they decided to purchase their $5.4 million dollar home. With the help of her two children, she was able to design a very elegant and modern home resplendent with stunning windows and roman style blinds. Not only does this residence contain some of the best furniture and interior design money can buy, it also has its own tea-house, yoga studio, and pool. Gwyneth also added many different fruit-bearing trees to her estate at the request of her children.
4. Ina Garten
Primarily known for her cooking show, Barefoot Contessa, Ina owns a old-fashioned style home in the center of East Hampton. Though her home is really split up into two separate houses, one of which she uses for her cooking show. The estate has a pool, and full herb garden, and a walk-in pantry the size of most bedrooms. Ina is also building a barn-like home which she will use in future shows.
5. Paul McCartney
South Carolina; the Football Stars Home Sweet Home!
For all those who are football fans, John Abraham is a well-known name. The player has been associated with the sport since his college years when he started playing football and represented South Carolina. He then went on to become a part of the National Football League and was first a part of the New York Jets in the year 2000. The player came into limelight because of his stupendous show at the game in the NFL Draft 2000. The player belongs to the South Carolina region basically as he was born and brought up here. Even after the rise of his career, he has chosen to stay here at his luxurious mansion located in the Columbia region of the state.
The mansion owned by John Abraham is an expansive estate that is distinguished by its attractive circular driveway in the front. The house has the riverfront behind it which is faced upon by its large pool area. The mansion itself has huge and spacious bedrooms and equally comforting bathrooms. The house is equipped with all the facilities that the celebrity and his family could require. At the same time, it has ample space around it which gives it an open and wide appeal.
The mansion of this celebrity is located in close vicinity of the houses of celebrities such as Tyrone Corbin, Peter R. Kilmann, Jermaine O'Neill, Sterling Sharpe and Darnall W Boyd. Quite close to the mansion is also located the military training grounds, where the practical arms training is imparted to soldiers who have been shortlisted for recruitment into the forces. A tour of this part of the country can be taken easily by hiring a local cab or even by taking the services of a guide who could also let you see the landmark spots located in South Carolina.
The Hilton Head Island House of Mark Messier
With so much of natural beauty and exotic human creations all around, no wonder why South Carolina is one of the favorite places of the celebrities to accommodate. Jay Haas, Mark Sanford, Tara Lipinski, Bill Murray, Mark Bryan, Alex English and Arthur Blank are some few celebrities who add up to the list of 'Famous Celebrities residing in South Carolina'. Amongst all others, Mark Messier, the former Canadian ice hockey professional player is one such celebrity residing in South Carolina, US. Mark Douglas Messier will always be remembered for his contributions to the National Hockey League (NHL) and the World Hockey Association (WHA). After retiring from professional ice hockey, he is currently the special assistant of the general manager and the president of the famed New York Rangers (NYR) team.
Think about the greatest NHL player ever and the only name that comes to mind is Mark Messier. The six Stanley Cup victories, 295 playoff points, 1887 season points in 1756 games helped Mark rise to immense popularity. He ended the 54 years drought of Stanley Cup for the New York Rangers. No wonder why he was nicknames as "The Messiah". After his retirement, Mark settled down at South Carolina, US by buying himself a glamorous house. Mark's house is situated in the resort town of Hilton Head Island located in the Beaufort County of South Carolina, USA. His house is one of the prime attractions of the Hilton Head resort Island. As far as the aerial view of his house is concerned, it can be located at 32.17696500 latitudes and -80.70916900 longitudes. Mark is neighbored by Ron Howard, the famous American director ('Happy Days' famed).
Mark's house is built over an area of 4600 square feet's and consists of six bedrooms and seven bathrooms along with an enchanting drawing room. His house is very near to the Holy Family Catholic Church of Hilton Head, SC. Other tourist spots within a radius of 5-6 Km from his house includes Golf clubs, Coligny Beach, Palmetto Dunes Plantation, Truffles Market & Cafe, Sea Pines Forest Preserve, Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center, Palmetto Bay Water Sports park, Coastal Discovery Museum and many more. Rising on a bicycle is the most convenient way to explore these amazing locations.
South Carolina, The Home to Young Sport Stars!
South Carolina, due to its beautiful landscape and remarkable features as a residential region, has been one of the favorite places for the celebrities to make their home. One such celebrity is Tara Lipinski, the young figure skater, who achieved fame for herself at the mere age of 15. She still holds the record of being the youngest gold medalist to have won in the history of Winter Olympics. Tara's Kiawah Island, South Carolina home is a sight to be enjoyed for all those who come to this part of the US. At the same time, it stands as a source of inspiration for all those budding talents who would like to achieve fame in the near future.
The lavish Tara Lipinski home in South Carolina is spread across a massive estate and is surrounded by lush green surroundings from all sides. The house is large estate with luxurious bedrooms and a large space for catering guests. To make the house more comfortable for all those who come here, it has a large guest house that provides a beautiful sight of the South Carolina region from its wide windows. The house is complemented by a large pool in the exteriors and has a beautifully designed landscape garden outside it.
This remarkable and luxurious piece of architecture is surrounded by those of its kind; as the neighborhood comprises of the houses of Jerry Schendel, Arnoldus Vander Horst, Dan Marino and Ronald Motley. The region and the administration of South Carolina provide various facilities such as those of private and rented cabs for visiting these celebrity homes. Another option can be to take a stroll down the area so that none of the beautiful sights around here are missed by you. Nonetheless, you can always choose to take the help of a city guide so that you can reach these landmarks easily when you visit South Carolina in your next vacations.


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The Tigers (17-4 overall, 6-0 WAC) posted a pair of victories over conference foes Central Catholic High of Modesto and Pacheco High of Los Banos last week.
Patterson won 68-66 at home against the Central Catholic Raiders on Jan. 16 and bested the Panthers 65-57 in Los Banos on Friday, Jan. 18.
Patterson has won 14 of its latest 15 games to take sole possession of first place in the WAC.
"We let the players enjoy these victories, but our goal is to win WAC," said Patterson coach Agustin Arreola. "If we are to reach our goal, the focus must remain on continuing to improve."
On Jan. 16, Patterson players leapt off the bench and celebrated with their fans when the final buzzer sounded, thrilled to have beaten Central Catholic (17-3, 4-1), the reigning WAC boys basketball champion, in their second straight meeting.
The Tigers controlled the fourth quarter and dictated the game's flow.
"The players showed the type of team we can be if we play 32 minutes of smart, intense basketball," Arreola said.
Patterson junior Cariaun Williams — who torched the Raiders with 21 points in the final game of the 2011-12 WAC season — had 25 points, three rebounds and three assists.
"The better the team, the better I try to play," Williams said. "I love competition."
But the Raiders had a chance to win it in the closing ticks of regulation.
David Henriques connected on a 3-pointer with two seconds left that pulled Central Catholic within 67-65. The Tigers inbounded the ball to Williams, who was fouled immediately, and the buzzer sounded.
Williams, thinking the contest had ended, sprinted to Patterson's end of the court and began to celebrate, jumping up and grabbing the rim. But because one official put two seconds back on the clock, the game was not over, and Williams was issued a technical foul.
As a raucous visiting crowd tried to distract him, Williams made one of his two free throws. Then Central Catholic's Joe Hamilton drained one of the two technical free throws.
With the game hanging in the balance, Central Catholic got possession of the ball in its own end. But Nate Loya's 3-point attempt at the buzzer clanked off the rim, setting off a celebration for the Tigers and their fans.
"We always want to show that we are a team that will compete," Williams said. "This was a big challenge for us, but we came out and we played together."
Both teams traded points early in the first quarter, before Central Catholic put together an 8-1 run to take a 15-9 lead with 49 seconds remaining in the opening period.
Patterson managed to pull within two as senior Skylar Job (nine points, four rebounds) completed a four-point play after he was fouled draining a 3-pointer.
The Raiders rattled off eight straight points at the beginning of the second quarter and led by as many as nine points (24-15) in the period.
But the Tigers responded with a 13-5 sprint, and senior Keegan Sanchez (15 points, six assists, five rebounds) buried a 3-ball that capped the surge with three seconds left in the frame, bringing the home team within 29-28 at halftime.
Central Catholic maintained its slim advantage through the opening minutes of the third quarter, before a 3-pointer by Jordan Levu (12 rebounds) and a layup by Kevin Phelps gave the Tigers their first lead since the opening period, 38-37.
But Raider John Fenton (13 points, 10 rebounds) completed a 3-point play that helped knot the game at 40-40 heading into the fourth quarter.
The final eight minutes belonged to the Tigers.
Patterson junior Michael Smith (four assists) came off the bench to key a 12-5 run that gave the Tigers a 57-48 lead with just more than five minutes remaining in the game.
"I can't call (Smith) a sixth man. There aren't many players in the area that can do the things he can," Arreola said. "His playmaking ability sets him apart, and he feeds off these types of challenges."
Smith scored nine of his 11 points in the fourth quarter — none more spectacular than an acrobatic scoop layup with about four minutes left that drew a standing ovation from the home crowd.
Smith blew past a Raiders defender with a behind-the-back move and then threw in a twisting up-and-under layup high off the glass.
"We are all family on this team," Smith said. "Losing isn't on our mind this season. We want to leave everything on the court when we play."
The Tigers continues the league season at home at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, against Central Valley High of Ceres (7-12, 2-3).
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Three JV Tigers scored in double figures Jan. 16 as Patterson dropped a 59-54 decision to Central Catholic in WAC action.
Patterson (3-2 WAC ) was paced by Devin Burnett's 16 points and 13 rebounds. Damarrio Hammonds (six rebounds, six assists) scored 15, and Gurkirt Heerey (11 rebounds) added 13 for the Tigers.
Mylek McDowell tallied seven points, four rebounds and four assists.
The freshman Tigers took their first WAC loss of the season Jan. 16, a 55-32 setback at the hands of Central Catholic.
Hugo Gonzalez (nine rebounds) and Avery DeHoyos (five rebounds) led Patterson with eight points each.
Kogi Ogbuli chipped in seven points and eight rebounds for the Tigers (4-1 WAC), and teammate Richard Ricks notched six points and three boards.
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Less common nutrient deficiencies are zinc, phosphorus, and potassium.
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Nystagmus is a type of involuntary movement of the eyes. It is usually side-to-side (horizontal nystagmus)
, but sometimes is up and down (vertical nystagmus)
or in a circular fashion (rotatory nystagmus). The movement varies between slow and fast and usually involves both eyes. In infancy, it tends to develop between six weeks and three months of age and is called infantile nystagmus. It can also be acquired later in life and is called acquired nystagmus.
The direct cause of nystagmus is instability in the motor system that controls the eyes. In some cases, the cause of nystagmus is unknown.
There are a number of factors or conditions that increase the risk of this instability, including:
Other symptoms besides the eye movements may include:
Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. If nystagmus seems to be present, you may need:
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The ear specialist will look for signs of ear infection, and for worsening of the nystagmus with head positions.
Talk with your doctor about the best treatment plan for you. Removal of the cause of nystagmus can sometimes eliminate the problem, for example discontinuing a medication or stopping alcohol or drug use. However, nystagmus often is a permanent condition that can only be reduced and not eliminated. Treatment options to reduce nystagmus and improve vision include the following:
Low-vision aids can often help improve vision. They may include large print or high contrast materials, good lighting, and magnifying devices.
There is no known way to prevent nystagmus.
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Eye facts about nystagmus. American Nystagmus Network website. Available at:
http://www.nystagmus.org/aao.html. Accessed February 18, 2013.
General information about nystagmus. American Nystagmus Network website. Available at:
http://www.nystagmus.org/aboutn.html. Accessed February 18, 2013.
Hertle RW. Understanding and treatment of infantile nystagmus syndrome. Presentation at the 4th Biennial Conference of the American Nystagmus Network, Los Angeles, CA. July 8-10, 2005. American Nystagmus Network website. Available at:
http://www.nystagmus.org/doc/conf2005/hertle_ANN.pdf. Accessed February 18, 2013.
Nystagmus. American Academy of Ophthalmology eyeSmart website. Available at:
http://www.geteyesmart.org/eyesmart/diseases/nystagmus.cfm. Accessed February 18, 2013.
Maybodi M. Understanding nystagmus: diagnosis, related disorders, treatment, and research. Presentation at the 3rd Biennial Conference of the American Nystagmus Network, Baltimore, MD. July 11-13, 2003. Available at:
http://www.nystagmus.org/doc/conf2003/KEYNOTE.pdf. Accessed February 18, 2013.
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What's the worst job you've ever had?
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What's the most dangerous thing you've ever done?
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It's 4AM after a crazy night out – what are we eating?
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What's the strangest thing in your fridge right now?
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What's the naughtiest thing you've ever done in public?
The naughtiest thing Ive ever done in public was get my freak on in a department store dressing room. Something I'm not proud of but yes, it happened.
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"I love playing football," said Romo, a 6-foot-3, 150-pound tight end. "Even though we won only one game, that one game felt like the Super Bowl."
Another big moment came Nov. 15, when West had its team awards banquet and Romo was named the recipient of this year's John C. Kimball Award. It's the 19th year that West has handed out the award, named for West's longtime team doctor, and it goes to a team most valuable player who also exhibits outstanding leadership and citizenship qualities.
"A lot of my teammates voted for me. I felt amazing when I got it," Romo said, adding that it was his first MVP award.
Romo played football all four of his years at West, including two seasons on varsity, and played quarterback, wide receiver and tight end on offense and linebacker on defense.
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Other players recognized at the team banquet included junior lineman Bob Lopez, the team's scholar athlete. He carries a 4.2 GPA. Senior lineman Josh Stiborek won the Home Field Advantage booster club award for being the player with the best character. Junior quarterback Garrett Morris got the award for most improved, and senior running back and defensive back DeAndre Thomas received the coaches award.
Tracy High will announce its top awards, including the Peter B. Kyne Award, during a luncheon Tuesday, Nov. 27, at the Tracy Community Center, 950 East St.
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Yes, they went up Tuckerman Ravine trail to the summit. It was a good thing they had a pretty good day. They had no wind breakers or rain gear. It could have gotten very nasty for them and they were not in any shape to take any steps going down.
Yes, they went up Tuckerman Ravine trail to the summit. It was a good thing they had a pretty good day. They had no wind breakers or rain gear. It could have gotten very nasty for them and they were not in any shape to take any steps going down.
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im glad you helped and im sure you gave them some advice all the way down
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Brad, very kind of you to help them out. I'm sure that there are many people who manage to get down the mountain and still don't realize how close they were to having a major problem.
When I took drivers ed. as a kid we watched a movie called the Final Factor. The basic premise is that accidents are caused by a stacking of factors and many, many times we are driving around with enough stacked factors and only the final factor remains.....the one that causes the accident. How many MW hikers have stacked factors against themselves (t-shirts, no water, cotton etc.) and only miss the Final Factor by the grace of God or luck. Gates, signs, bridge trolls, permits, classes, and trail quizzes won't help; people will get themselves in trouble regardless...glad you were ther to bail them out (and to recognize that they had a problem in the first place).
Similar story was on NBC Nightly News with footage of the Touron getting chased by the buffalo that was also in the NY Times piece. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540...40373#38840373
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About 35 years ago an acquantance invited me on a hike up Mt Washington. A real last minute thing. The plan was to go half way up as a tuneup for him to run the road in a few weeks. I had no clue. I had done a few hikes in my teens. Also had hiked Tuckermans in the spring coming off a 3 day party to watch the skiers. No problem. So up we go me in new Nike sneakers (not the nice ones they make today) shorts t shirt no pack no nothing although my friend had a few snacks and a sweater. We headed up the Jewell trail well after noon. And we flew. The halfway hike turned into a summit hike done in about 2 hours and 20 minutes according to my older but not wiser friend. It was 93 at the bottom and starting to snow at the top. And I was spent. I think my friend duked one of the Cog guys and we rode down. Another close call in my foolish youth. I just started hiking again a couple of years back. Try to carry appropriate items etc. Jeeze what an idiot!
when i was taking SAR classes they had a film of mom,dad ,2 little kids and a dog hiking .the kids were talking the parents to hike to the next hill that looked close but was over 3 miles away . so off they went it was sunny and nice ,well the weather turned and they did not have any thing with them . the person talking in the film said a search team found them the next day and they were found dead of hypothermia but the dog survived
i wish i could find this short clip so they could play it for the people that need it before they head out
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This all-inclusive beachfront resort on a remote peninsula is one of the more luxurious adult-only options in Montego Bay, and has a laundry list of property features, including seven restaurants, seven bars, an expansive spa, nearly half a mile of beach, and tons of activities: a theater, dive center, shopping plaza, casino, and game room. Secrets St. James shares most of its amenities with its sister property next door, but rates here are often a bit cheaper.
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This 319-room, mid-range all-inclusive property is the second-best, and family-friendliest, of the three Iberostar resorts on Montego Bay' northern shore. The rooms are large enough to share with the kids, and the resort offers an awesome kids' club with a water park, as well as a lazy river and an activities pool. Numerous features range from an expansive spa and Pilates studio to a casino and nightclub. All-inclusive rates cover meals and drinks at the property's six restaurants and six bars -- but the reservation process for the a la carte dining options is a pain.
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