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The EMS provides a structured way of controlling the environmental impacts of delivering our services and helping to ensure that we conform to our corporate environment policy. It enables the department to set out its environmental priorities with agreed roles and responsibilities, which are supported by measurable objectives and targets within an overall programme.
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Fat joke and ex-Yankees prospect Jesus Montero almost fought a Mariners scout over a — wait for it — fat joke.
MiLB.com's Tyler Maun reports Montero, who reported that the scout sent Montero, who arrived at Seattle's spring training 40 pounds overweight, an ice cream sandwich in the dugout.
So the catcher, Maun reports, went to the stands with a bat, cursed at the scout and threw the ice cream sandwich back at him. An AquaSox coach had to hold Montero back.
It happened at Thursday's low-A Everett AquaSox game. Montero was sent to the club to rehab his strained oblique. But though he wasn't yet on the roster, Montero was coaching first base, where the scout's heckling allegedly began.
The scout, Maun reports, yelled at Montero in Spanish to run hard off the diamond.
Montero reportedly wasn't ejected.
The Yankees traded Montero to the Mariners for Michael Pineda in 2011.

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Wrong reservations, dirty floors,
it served the purpose of which we needed and was in our price range for the trip we took
the front door had big gaps in it to which you could see the outside. the door locked but didn't like the gaps
This motel was in a bad part of town and totally unsafe.
Just a bed for the night nothing else was spectacular.
corners of bathroom not cleaned
Updated,clean and friendly
Overall good for the price
The staff were friendly and helpful. The location provided easy access to highways, downtown venues and the normal travel amenities. The breakfast area was small, but there was adequate supply of the usual continental breakfast foods and beverages.
The carpet was filthy and literally coated my feet with a black film: after the first day, I wore socks everywhere in the room except for the shower. The bathroom exhaust fan was hanging from the ceiling and was very loud. The bathroom light also was bad, blinking for 10 seconds before coming fully on. The room smelled strongly of some sort of cleaner and the smell remained for the whole week there. My luggage now smells like that cleaner. Finally, I had requested a quiet room. They put me by the staircase and I was awakened early in the morning and late at night as people rumbled their luggage up and down. Frankly, if Tucson had not been packed with tourists filling the hotel/motels that week, I would have changed locations.
Owner was working the 3rd shift, he Was super kind and courteous, the beds. OMG, stellar. Parking was good. Parking lot was a treat...lol. I overslept past check out and he didn't even mind. I would stay here 100 times over
Nothing. Everything was awesome
Terrible riffraff hanging around the property. Obviously doing business. Not the place I should have stayed alone with my 2 young children.
No towels in room, door battery went bad management threatened to call the police because I pointed out the problem. Other issues too.
The entire stay.
It was the cheapest place I could find in town.
The bed sheets had holes and there were crickets in the shower. The place had a very 3rd world look to it.
Super cheap, I felt completely safe (single female), I wasn't hassled, and staff was friendly and willing to assist with my requests.
Towels weren't so soft.
I did not like. I felt itching all over my body. I can not recommend this place. the keys were not correct
I really enjoyed that each room is like it's own little house excluded from the rest of the rooms a little bit better than most hotels. They have individual carports right next to the door that make me feel more security for my car.
Well to start this off, there was no toilet paper, no towels, no soap, one of the pictures in the room was upside down, and the furniture was all falling apart. One side table looked like it was accidentally put together wrong. And none of the furniture matched which made me think that most if not all pieces were bought at a yard sale. The bed frame was broken so when we sat down, we had a not-so-pleasant surprise. The chair in the room creaked when you sat on it, which led me to believe that it probably go out on the next guests who visit at this hotel. The bathroom sink had a small leak in the pipes, so when we used it we also simultaneously washed our feet at the same time. As for the cleanliness, the comforter had long black hair in it and none of staying had long black hair <---doesn't that come off by simply washing the comforter?
!!!!! We woke up at 1:00 am. To the night manager standing inside our room!!!!!!
The location
lack of amenities that are usually provided: TV remote
The character and uniqueness.
I wish that it was better taken care of.
friendly staff.
this is no 2 star. fridge was filthy, hair drier did not work, run down room and smelled.
Doesn't cost much. Rooms aren't perfect but are clean. Smells a little funny as most motels do. Otherwise great.
Mainly just the motel smell.
The convenience
For a two-star hotel, it was very clean, quiet and wholly acceptable for the price.
Not a complaint, really, just a comment. The man at the counter offered me a room with a broken doorknob and offered to show me the 'trick' to get the door to open. No thanks...how about just fixing the doorknob?
This place is absolutely the nastiest place I've ever stayed. The only reason I stayed at this place is because the the Gem Show was in town and all the hotels had jacked their prices triple what they would normally charge. Had to go purchase my own sheets and pillow so I wouldn't have to touch anything. This place is so disgusting. I would not recommend this property to my pet rat.
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Throughout the early days of NBA free agency, all anyone wants to know is where Carmelo Anthony will land. While he has plenty of options, some organizations will fit him better than others.
The New York Knicks star has the opportunity to re-sign with his own team or join the Chicago Bulls, Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks or Los Angeles Lakers. Each location has its pros and cons, but Anthony will apparently make a decision relatively soon, via Chris Herring of The Wall Street Journal:
Hearing Carmelo will almost certainly have his decision made before the weekend is finished, according to a person familiar with the matter— Chris Herring (@HerringWSJ) July 3, 2014
When choosing a destination, the All-Star will have to find a place that can offer him a good fit, a chance to win and plenty of exposure. Although he might come to a different conclusion, here is a look at the best options at this stage of his career.
3. Houston Rockets
Dwight Howard showed last season that the Rockets are a good destination for a superstar. Adding Anthony to the equation along with James Harden could take a fourth-place team in the Western Conference into a legitimate contender.
Marc J. Spears of Yahoo points out that winning is a big reason he would go to the Rockets:
While Carmelo Anthony gave off the impression if would not be easy to leave NY, he also said in Rockets meeting his 1st priority is to win.— Marc J. Spears (@SpearsNBAYahoo) July 2, 2014
This trio would certainly be a difficult squad to stop. Considering the unit ranked second in the NBA in points per game last season, adding Anthony would make the offense almost impossible to stop.
He also seemingly has a good rapport with Houston compared to other teams he visited:
Getting word now that the Mavericks' meeting with Carmelo Anthony in Dallas has ended after two-plus hours ... after six hours in Houston— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) July 3, 2014
Unfortunately, the Rockets will not be staying as currently assembled if Anthony does come in. When discussing Jeremy Lin's hurt feelings for using his number to recruit the All-Star, general manager Daryl Morey explained, via Ian Begley of ESPN New York:
I get the sensitivity and I hate that it creates some hurt feelings. I don't like that, but that's obviously Carmelo Anthony's number, that's the number he wants. He told us that. Bottom line, if Carmelo comes Omer Asik and Jeremy Lin have to be traded. It's just math. It's not personal. My job is every day figure out how to win. Sometimes it creates challenging situations.
By taking away key players, you are already making the squad worse going forward. However, the bigger issue is that this transaction does not make the Rockets better on defense, which is really the reason this team has not advanced deep into the postseason.
Anthony is not great at stopping opponents on his own, and his struggles will pair with Harden to make some of the worst perimeter defense in the league. This is not what the forward should be signing up for this summer.
2. Los Angeles Lakers
The Knicks and Lakers represent a similar situation for Anthony. Neither team is particularly close to winning, but these are two of the best markets in the NBA. While the salary would be big in both locations, he could gain even more money going forward in endorsements.
New York can officially offer the biggest salary as the player's old organization, but ESPN's Ramona Shelburne notes that the Lakers are willing to pay plenty of money:
Lakers made it clear to Melo today they'd offer the maximum, 4-yr, $97mil contract they can, if he chose them.— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) July 4, 2014
Add this to the fact that Los Angeles is at least closer to winning with a healthy Kobe Bryant. The Knicks as currently assembled feature little help for Anthony, but with the Lakers, he could help create one of the best one-two punches in the league.
Some might question how well these two superstars would fare on the court together, but Bleacher Report's Kevin Ding also points out how close they are:
The Lakers also believe that Anthony's unwavering respect for Bryant makes this a very logical match, especially now that former coach Mike D'Antoni is out of the way for both. Bryant has been known to overstate his closeness with some players, but his bond with Anthony is legit. Bryant even called Anthony one night in the locker room after watching on TV as Anthony was ejected from a game.
No matter what other players fill out the lineup, the Lakers would at least be able to be playoff contenders with these two elite scorers.
Once Bryant retires, Anthony would become the new face of the franchise just as the younger players start realizing their potential. The Lakers are ahead of New York in every category, making it a better location for the star.
1. Chicago Bulls
No other team on the list would complement Anthony's game as well as the Bulls.
The squad finished the year with the No. 1 defense in the NBA but the No. 30 offense. Even adding a healthy Derrick Rose would not be enough to fix the lack of scoring. Anthony can come in and play his usual brand of basketball, getting points on his own in a number of different ways.
The best part is that he will not be stepping on anyone's toes. While Rose is a big-time scorer in his own right, he still knows how to set up teammates as an elite point guard. Joakim Noah is also a great passer who could help out Anthony.
Meanwhile, the strong defense from the rest of the roster will help overcome Anthony's biggest weakness. Even the forward can improve on this side of the ball with the coaching of Tom Thibodeau.
According to Alex Kennedy of Basketball Insiders, the chemistry between the players and coaching staff is already on display:
Source who's at dinner with Carmelo Anthony, Joakim Noah, Derrick Rose, Tom Thibodeau and others said that Bulls' pitch is "going great."— Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) July 2, 2014
If things go well, this is absolutely a team that could challenge for an NBA title next season.
The only thing holding the deal back is a lack of cap room. However, Anthony did not seem too concerned with this factor, according to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune:
Reported Bulls, Melo didn't talk $ much if at all Tuesday. Just general air of "we'll make financials work" if verbal commitment.— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) July 3, 2014
Marc Berman of the New York Post reports Chicago will likely offer around $16 million per year. This should be enough to give the player his worth while also setting up the squad to win, making it a perfect destination.
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New school on Plateau named after Rachel Carson
The votes are in, and the new elementary school on the Sammamish Plateau finally has a name.
After 75 nominations, eight finalists were selected. From that pool, 320 students voted to honor Rachel Louise Carson, the scientist and writer best known as the author of Silent Spring.
I think the name Rachel Carson fits the school really well, because the school is environmentally friendly and Rachel Carson cared a lot about making the environment better, said Ellie Woerner, an 11-year-old fifth-grader at Smith Elementary who will attend the new school this fall.
The school will include many green features, including a grass roof, recycled materials in the flooring and radiant heat, said Mary Cronin, who will be principal at Rachel Carson and is currently principal at Franklin Elementary School in Kirkland.
I love the name. I think its perfect, Cronin said. Its a fun thing to do a new school. Well be developing all new traditions.
Once the students voted on the top choices, the field was narrowed again to three selections, Carson, Clara Barton and Amelia Earhart. The Lake Washington School Board approved the use of any three of those names, and since Carson had received a majority of the votes, Cronin wrote to her estate to ask permission to use the name. The trustee granted approval, and the new school got its name.
Rachel Carson had a masters degree in zoology and spent 15 years working for the U.S. government as a scientist and editor. Her book Silent Spring and her testimony before Congress in 1963 contributed to the ban on most uses of the pesticide DDT in the United States and a subsequent worldwide ban on DDT for agricultural use. The school district calls for elementary facilities to be named for deceased persons famous for their work in science, the humanities, letters or education.
Construction of the school is progressing nicely, Cronin said. Theres something different done every day. The roof is on, everything is watertight and theyre working on cabinetry.
Hiring of teachers and staff members is also underway, and the schools PTA had its first major meeting last week to elect officers.
We had a very successful meeting and voted in all of our executive offices, said Diane Loofburrow, who was elected co-president along with Clea Morehart. We werent really expecting that we would fill them all that night and we did, so we had great involvement. Im really looking forward to getting to know the new (school) community and working with these fantastic students and their parents.
School staff, PTA members and district officials will meet throughout the summer to continue planning, organizing and making certain the new school will hit the ground running when classes start, Cronin said.
A meet and greet is scheduled for students and their parents from 2 to 3 p.m. on Aug. 28 at the school, and a grand opening for the whole community will be on Sept. 25 at a time yet to be determined.
Loofburrows son, Kyle, an 11-year-old fifth-grader at Smith said hes excited that hell get to be a part of the schools first year as a sixth-grader.
I think its really great that our community is recognizing our commitment to this green school by naming it after a person who dedicated her life to making environment a better place, Kyle said.
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Twenty-two-year-old Sean Dohn of Kunkletown has been arrested for stealing $5,300 worth of jewelry form the Mount Pocono Walmart store.
Dohn was taken into custody by state police at Fern Ridge Saturday. He was arraigned on charges of retail theft and receiving stolen property. Bail was set at $10,000.
The arrest stemmed from a July 6 theft at the Walmart, where the jewelry was taken from a display case. That theft was investigated by Pocono Mountain Regional Police, who determined the same suspect was for responsible for a similar theft at the Lehighton Walmart.
Pocono Mountain police contacted Mahoning Township Police in Carbon County and arrest warrants for Dohn were issued by both departments.


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The young lady was serious, so I stopped smiling.
She was talking about one of her pet peeves, something that really gets under her skin.
"I hate it when I walk into a [fast food place] and there's an old person, a 40-year-old, cooking the fries.
"Why are they doing that? Why are they there? They're taking a job from a kid," the high school senior said. She tried her best to ignore the adults in the room who were trying equally hard not to be amused at her employment commentary.
The more she pretended to ignore us, the more we were entertained by her obvious irritation. When did 40 become old?
But that's a big part of the problem we're dealing with here. We're not spending enough time talking to -- and understanding -- the young Clevelanders who will soon inherit this town.
We are not spending enough time mentoring, monitoring and, most tragically, parenting people who, 10 years from now, will have a far bigger say over the future of this town than the folks currently at the helm.
I spent Thursday with 150 of the brightest seniors in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. The honors students had gathered in a large conference room in the Flats early that morning to participate in a conversation about their futures and the help they think they're going to need to succeed.
The meeting, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Cleveland, could not have come at a more opportune time. Just the day before, Mayor Frank Jackson had unveiled a major surprise in his eighth State of the City address when he announced that Cleveland will soon join forces with NASA and build a colony on MARS.
You didn't hear that?
You're right.
What he actually said was that he envisions a time in the distant future when this city's schools are known for the same excellence that distinguishes Cleveland's museums, orchestra and health care systems.
Shoot for the stars, mayor. But is that even a realistic goal?
I don't know. I do know that no one likes to be patronized.
I needed to hear the students speak directly to the challenges they face in achieving excellence. I listened closely as they talked about their goals, fears and hurdles to academic success.
During a breakout session, one of the meeting's conveners pulled me aside and shared a story about a kid from last year's conference to illustrate the sort of challenges that many of these students have had to overcome.
The boy from last year's conference had an attendance problem at school. He was always late.
"No one could figure out why this exceptional student was late almost every morning. And then one day, he confessed that it was because he was scared."
Every morning on his street, he saw a couple of gang members who terrified him. It got to the point where he would not leave his house until they left the street. The gang members dictated a talented student's attendance patterns.
"Those are the sorts of challenge that a lot of these students face that people are completely unaware of. It goes with the territory in Cleveland," she said.
So how does this failing school district become as celebrated for excellence as the Cleveland Orchestra?
As I wandered from group to group, I could not help but marvel as these students, the majority of whom are headed for universities in the fall, commented with thoughtfulness and passion on the impediments to their learning.
Many of them noted that enormous class sizes, routine violence, disinterested student peers, increasing intolerance of gay and lesbian students and stressed-out teachers, have created a tough environment for even the most motivated students.
Some of the students also poignantly noted that many of them come from family structures that are wobbly at best.
"It would be nice just to be able to have a dinner or a conversation with my family sometime," said one student.
We have to listen to these young people or perish with them. These 17- and 18-year-olds said they worry that they are soon to inherit a future that is more violent, impoverished, and underemployed. They worry about increased teenage pregnancies, and the costs to provide for those who cannot provide for themselves.
But most telling, these overachievers said they fear a decline in the values of the four-year degrees they soon will seek.
"Will there be jobs for us and jobs in the fields that we studied," said one boy.
In a few weeks, a report on this conference will be completed and shared with other Rotary Clubs and groups throughout the community.
"It is expected that this conference will be a model for others to emulate," said the organizers of the meeting, which was dubbed "A New Generations Conference."
Getting our city's schools to the level of our museums and orchestra is going to take a combination of brilliant leadership, innovative teaching and Herculean parental involvement not currently on display.
But perhaps the effort can be empowered with the involvement of the student leaders who assembled in the Flats Thursday morning.
It's time to start listening to the young. It's quite possible that they are our best conductors to excellence.


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CROYDE YELLOW COTTAGE | 3 Bedrooms | Croyde | Sleeps 6 Ref 63379
Located in a quiet part of Croyde, this is the ideal holiday home for families or friends looking for a relaxed break in this beautiful part of North Devon. Croyde beach, famous for its waves, is just a 10 minute level walk away, and you are just a few minutes walk from the vibrant village pubs, local surf shops, post office and bakery. The South West coast path passes right through the village, and onwards to some wonderful coast and country walks.
CROYDE YELLOW COTTAGE has recently been renovated to a high standard and includes quality finishes such as real oak flooring, tasteful lighting and decoration in this fantastic holiday home. CROYDE YELLOW COTTAGE sleeps 6 people in 3 bedrooms, is very well equipped, and your dog is very welcome too, at no additional cost.
The open plan living area has two comfortable 3-seater leather sofas which provides ample seating space as well as sufficient space to enjoy a meal around the stylish 6-seater dining table (high chair provided at no additional cost). A woodburning fireplace and underfloor heating throughout will ensure you are cosy and warm on cooler evenings and all year round. Sit back, relax and watch the flatscreen TV with Freeview, DVD player and a selection of DVDs. Listen to music using the CD player or iPod docking station.
A children's toy box and a selection of books and games are kindly provided. A bifold patio door gives direct access to the outside patio area and landscaped garden.
The kitchen is very well equipped, appliances include, fridge/freezer, microwave, kettle, toaster, cafetiere, oven, grill, electric ceramic hob, dishwasher, iron and ironing board, children's crockery, as well as a good selection of pots, pans, cutlery and crockery.
There is a useful washer/dryer located in the outhouse.
Bedroom 1: King-size bed (6ft zip and link bed which can be utilised as two 3ft single beds on request); bedside tables; wardrobe that provides hanging and drawer space.
Bedroom 2: Twin Beds, (two 3ft zip and link beds which can be utilised as one 6ft King-size bed on request); wardrobe that provides hanging and drawer space.
Bedroom 3: Bunk beds; wardrobe that provides hanging and drawer space.
All bed linen is provided.
The contemporary family bathroom contains a bath with power shower overhead, wash basin and shaver point, WC, polished chrome heated towel rail and heated ceramic tiled floor. Bath towels are kindly provided.
Soak up the summer sunshine in the stunning hot tub located within an enclosed landscaped garden comprising natural sandstone with fossil patio and lawn area. A great place for a kick-around or for your dog to run around. Enjoy cocktails and meals outdoors with the wood BBQ.
There is allocated parking for 1 car at CROYDE YELLOW COTTAGE.
Bath Towels: GBP 0.00 per person (max 6)
Dog: GBP 0.00 per dog per week/short break
High Chair Usage: GBP 0.00 per booking
Internet Usage: GBP 0.00 per booking
Travel Cot Usage: GBP 0.00 per booking
Hot Tub Usage: GBP100.00 per week/short break
Location – Croyde; Pets – Yes (up to 2 , no charge); 3 bedrooms; Sleeps 6; Post Code EX33 1NQ; Ideal for families, couples and friends; Changeover day: Friday during peak weeks (otherwise flexible); Linen and bath towels included; Parking for 1 car; Lounge equipped with flat screen TV; DVD player; DVD selection; Freeview; iPod docking station; Oven; Grill; Ceramic Hob; Microwave; Fridge/freezer; Dishwasher; Washer/dryer; Central heating (underfloor heating); Wood burner; Stair gate; Steriliser and high chair provided; Garden; BBQ; Inclusive linen and bath towels; ONLY 10 MINUTES WALK to the BEACH.
Location - England, Croyde
WALK TO – Croyde is a magical place nestling around a stream running down to the sea. This award-winning sandy beach is fine and flat, ideal for children and good for surfing. Rock pools are in abundance and dunes a haven for young and intrepid explorers. Local fun parks for the children such as Cascades Pool Park are a great way to spend the day. Croyde Bay is renowned as a premier surfing beach destination in England for short and long boards. For the more adventurous, kite surfing, volley ball, kayaking and horse riding is on your doorstep. Within walking distance of Croyde beach enjoy its ice cream shop, gourmet restaurants, superb village pubs, surf shops, and art gallery. This classic 'chocolate-box' village is steeped in old-world charm and echoes the feeling of life in Britain in times gone by. Coastal and Countryside walks include the majestic Croyde cliff path to Baggy Point, (and for those energetic), to Woolacombe and beyond.
CYCLE TO - A day at historic Braunton Burrows is great. Cyclists can enjoy the 30-mile Tarka Trail tracking the scenic coastline of North Devon.
DRIVE TO – explore the beautiful Exmoor National Park. Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park, The Milky Way and The Big Sheep all within a short driving distance. Cultural days can be passed at Arlington Court, historic Clovelly Village, Watermouth Castle, Lynton, Lynmouth, Victorian-styled Ilfracombe with its quaint fishing harbour and many more. Saunton Golf Course is a mere 3 miles down the road with its 2 famous links courses. Finally, picturesque walks through beautiful forested areas and running rivers such as at Watersmeet will complete your wonderful stay in this beautiful part of England.
PETS - North Devon features five all year round pet friendly beaches.
"Perfect Croyde get away"
5/5 stars. Reviewed on Trip Advisor May 20th, 2015
We had a fantastic time here, the cottage was perfect for a small friends gathering, and our little pooch, Freddie. The cottage was a good size and the beds were very comfy!
|Carrie Gallagher, May 2015
Thanks to Choice we had a wonderful break and memorable holiday. Absolutely no complaints, it did what it said on the website and we got exactly what we expected.
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One of the reasons I hear quite often on why someone lost a game is they "Didn't see" something: the bishop that took their queen or the combination their opponent played on them, or the combination they missed that would have won.
But there are many reasons why you didn't see something and, if you want to improve, simply writing it off as "I didn't see it" will not help minimizing your chances to have the same problem recur again and again.
So let's list some of the reasons you might not see something and then briefly discuss what you might do to minimize recurrence:
OK, now let's briefly discuss/link what you can do to minimize each from happening:
#1 often occurs when you erroneously ask "Why did he/she make that move?" instead of "What are ALL the things my opponent's move does?" It only takes one reason you miss to lose the game so finding just a reason for the move may be fatal. See The Ways a Move Affects the Board and the chapter "Just Because it is Forced" in my Everyone's Second Chess Book.
#2 is the infamous "Hope Chess" - see The Secrets to Real Chess
#3 is partly covered in Making Chess Simple and many books on how to spot tactics like Hertan's Power Chess for Kids or my Back to Basics: Tactics.
#4 You can improve board vision many ways - see The Amazing Power of Board Vision
#5 A big subject. Some of my articles include Bootstrapping Analysis Skills, Analysis Insights, Quiescence Errors, and Analysis Tips plus included references.
#6 - See Real Chess, Time Management, and Care, Putting it All Together, and Slowing Down.
#7 - see Tactical Sets and Goals and its included links
To summarize, if you can break down "didn't see" to the root cause, that often helps you decide how you can work to minimize that problem in the future. Good luck!
@Derived, I think most people lose games because of this "Didn't see". The point here is to think about why you missed something and given that reason you can find good tips on how to minimize those mistakes. I think tips like those you can find here are amazing in the sense that sometimes just given the right tips at the right time can cause your play to improve significantly.
Regarding time management, I think the basic tips here that takes time is to ask "why did my opponent play his last move?", search for the forcing moves (checks, captures, and threats) and to count on the forcing moves. Those things shouldn't hurt your time management too much and they are often important to think about. You can use your common sense (or intuition) to not think too much when the position doesn't require it. I really recommend you to read the article Dan Heisman linked to
Real Chess, Time Management, and Care, Putting it All Together
You forgot falling asleep at the board/other environmental factors that may be classed under psychology (though these are far less common than all the points you hit).
I'll take a number 4 into a number 5, with a touch of number 2.
And I suspect this recipe might be the main course for most Chess amateurs.
I'd lose on time every game if I did all that on every move. And I play classical time controls. Believe me, I've tried to do all that, and before move 30 I am down an hour on my opponent and mentally wrecked.
I always lose due to not seeing stuff. But is it realistic to expect all this from a player?
I am guilty of asking "Why did he/she make that move?" rather than the correct "What are all the things that move does." I will correct my error in thinking!
This just happened to me. Wish I had seen this blog a few minutes ago!!! Thank you for the info...and I really need to stop moving pieces before I had my first cup of coffee!!
This is very helpful! I know in my case, when I am SO focused on what I am doing, I forget to ask myself about the checks, captures and threats that my opponent has. Usually happens at a critical time, too!! And sometimes, I'll try to ask myself that and in my mind, I'll try to come up with possibly replies.... Think I've gone over everything possible and then the opponent does me one better and comes up with something I never saw coming! I wonder if some of this is lack of experience, some is definitely miscalculation. Many times, I WILL go through a series correctly in my head but won't realize that at the end of it all, I'm down a piece. In any event, I'll have to keep these things in mind. I believe that this list can help me identify weaknesses so I can Try to improve. Thank you very much.
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QUESTION: Aaron Rodgers — Innocent Gay Gossip Or Homosexual Witch Hunt?
In case you're still getting over that New Year's hangover and haven't been online, this past week has been ALL about rumors of the potential gayness of hunky Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
The Fame Driven reported on some online hints and shenanigans by his "personal assistant" Kevin Lanflisi, the news was picked up by several mainstream outlets, and got so intense that Rodgers was pretty much forced to "come out" as straight.
Gay gossip is fun, but at some point it can cross the line into a witch hunt that perverts the message of positivity and empowerment that coming out is supposed to represent.
So we pose the query to you, Queerty readers:
Was Aaron Rodgersgate simply a matter of innocent gay gossip or a homosexual witch hunt?
Gossip is usually pretty toxic. It's based on false assumptions and rumour. Not sure how that can be misconstrued as innocent. I believe how Queerty handled this story was wrong, especially when they started to attack his father and the "model" girlfriend. It lacked decency, kindness and compassion. Raise the level of conversation, don't wallow in mud.
I wrote a piece about bullying and then becoming the bully myself last year. I'll include the link if you care to read it. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/facts-and-arguments/when-i-was-growing-up-gay-even-my-teachers-had-fun-tormenting-me/article14577963/
The writers at Queerty need to think before they hit that publish button. Not always, but in this case, I believe they jumped the gun and were unfair to everyone involved in this story.
Another article about him. Just leave him alone at this point.
It is only a "Witch Hunt" if you think that being gay is something shameful and insulting.
People asked similar questions about people like Ben Cohen and James Franko and I never saw it called a "Witch Hunt".
It was shameful…..and it cost Gays a lot of Allies….
@Cam: LIKE!
The analogy to Ben Cohen & James Franco is foolish. Both Ben and James both deliberately titillate and gay men. They seek out and court the gay community, and don't seem to mind the speculation that's thrown at them. James seems like he actually gets off on it. But Aaron has already stated that he is not gay.And yes, still the harassment. This type of behavior only plays into the sterotype about gay men wanting and lusting after straight men..I sure don't. No wonder why many straight athletes feel uncomfortible with a gay or gay teammates.
@Cam: agree
Let's not forget Tom Cruise, Ryan Seacrest, John Travolta, Queen Latifah, rumors constantly circulating about them
Professional athletes particularly NFL stars are put on "super god" like pedestals of heroism purity and perfection by so many and for many gay and straight folks alike being a closeted gay may just doesn't mesh with that idea…probably the reason Queerty and other such sites have milked the story and rumors so much
It wasn't clear to me if Kevin Lanflisi was part of the "outting".
Nonetheless,in this intance, gossiping and witchhunt are one and the same.
The only instance where outting is necessary is for a homophobe.
@balehead: any allies lost over this were not really allies
and how does this have to do with hsi paycheck and play'n? seriously !
Keep the witches away from Tom Daley!!!!
@Cam: Totally agree. You never here omg these people think I'm straight what should I do. Let's stop harrassing this person and calling them straight. No, any gay person of someone mistakes us for straight we're not going to be like *gasp* how DARE you! I'm gay dammit! I really really really like men and these rumors about me and women are disgusting. Like NO one has ever said that in the history of gaydom. The only way, like you said, that it's a "witch hunt" is if people find that there's something wrong with it.
Reporter: BeeGaga has black hair, but these stories and pictures we've shown have him with BROWN hair. Clearly he's been lying about his hair…
Me: Omg stop harassing me, the rumor of me and brown hair is disgusting and rude to my character I said I had black hair all my life! You people are so mean.
Get over yourselves
Regardless of if being gay is shameful or not, voraciously stalking a persons private life in order to forcibly label them is something I would call a witch hunt. I'm rather embarrassed by these "ubergays" who think they represent the majority of the gay population and who follow almost every stereotype to a militaristic degree and try to get others to follow it as well.
Seriously stop putting up pictures of the poor assistant.
Gossip is news in a red dress and hooker heels running a 1/2 mile ahead the "real" news.
Sure we all hope a current NFL player comes out (and for you shallow people if he's hot then all the better), but this story was just stupid to begin with. The main stream media articles a few months ago about the coming out in the NFL that didn't happen really didn't help. It just got all the gossip mongering queens panties in a bunch. Then they – and Queerty – crossed the line into hunt territory.
You can't wish a straight man gay.
@Ridpathos: said… "Regardless of if being gay is shameful or not, voraciously stalking a persons private life in order to forcibly label them is something I would call a witch hunt."
Well the dictionary wouldn't agree with you.
"witch-hunt also witch hunt (wchhnt)
An investigation carried out ostensibly to uncover subversive activities but actually used to harass and undermine those with differing views.
So unless you think being gay is shameful, subversive etc… and this man has "Differing Views" and that is why this is being done, it actually isn't a witch hunt.
Once again, was it a Witch Hunt when people said that Anderson Cooper was gay? He was, and no it wasn't. It also wasn't a witch hunt when people said that James Franko was gay, he wasn't. He just handled the questions better.
Again, the fact is, the only people that would be upset by this are the people that think that being gay is shameful and needs to be hidden.
There is nothing innocent about gossip. It shows that you find your life so boring that you must start talking about someone else's life. Coming out is a personal decision. It is not up to anyone else, but the individual to make that decision for him/herself. Think back to before you came out and if you thought it was innocent if people were talking about your sexuality before you were ready to admit it publicly. It is pure nonsense to say anyone owes it to the "community" to come out. Mind your own business.
Whether it's Tom Daley or Aaron Rodgers, the gays here act like 13 year old girls with an obsession for OneDirection or some shit like that.
"Don't talk about my Daley, or I'll kill you, bitch", "Leave Aaron Alone!!!!"
It's really pathetic and gross. This is celebrity gossip. Queerty isn't hard news and don't claim to be. Get the fck over it.
I definitely think there's something wrong with calling speculation about someone's sexuality a "witch hunt". As others have pointed out, that implies there is something shameful or scandalous about maybe being not straight. However, I don't like overly criticizing potentially closeted celebs for denying their sexuality or not coming out. Coming out is a personal decision, and there's a billion and one reasons someone in the media may choose not to.
@Spike: Dude, you have a serious Tom Daley addiction. However, if that thumbnail is of you, you can do whatever you like. Carry on…
I think its queen drama perpetuated by this Kevin person. Maybe he'll be on Queerty's bad gays of 2014 list.
How many teenage suicides are caused by football players? There's your gay witch hunt. Many of us, when we were in high school and younger, were beaten up and tortured incessantly for years by football players.
This was merely for being *perceived* to be gay (many teenage bullying victims are in reality, straight).
See any irony there? Considering the way the adult AR has responded so far, it looks like he was part of the problem as a kid. He's probably gay anyway, but even if he's not, there's not really much of a comparison.
Cam has good intellectual arguments on this subject, but for a lot of us it's much more visceral, even resentful.
And if I were undecided on this (or probably any!) subject, I'd only need to look at how certain idiot posters line up: Dixie Rect, sportyguy1983, balehead, jimbryant etc.
@the other greg So basically it is okay to harass Aaron Rodgers with gossip because of what unnamed football players did to you in high school? Good to know people deserve things based on what others have done and not on our own action. Talk about idiot.
@sportyguy1983: As Cam & others have said, IF you think being gay is something shameful and insulting, you might think it's harassing him. I'm surprised you didn't say he's being "bullied," as some posters have actually declared.
"unnamed football players"… what's your point? AR is a CELEBRITY. There are different standards with a celebrity, not only in mainstream &/or gossipy reporting, but in the legal system.
@Franco C.: *waves from Ottawa* where it is also hella cold. Haha.
Good article you penned for the Globe, and I hope you don't mind if I utilize the fact you made note of your Italian heritage therein. Reason I wrote "utilize" is because…
Consider, if you will, two scenarios:
1 – One wherein you were teased as a child for being of Italian heritage;
2 – One wherein you were teased from being of East Asian heritage.
In the first case, you would have possibly personalized the attach (at least until you got home to have told your family members what the bullies at school said about Italians – and I imagine they would have had very comforting words, or even demanded to speak to the principal of your school to stop the bullies from picking on Italian folks).
In the second, you would have simply thought the bullies loony. You might have corrected them at first, but eventually decided that anything bigoted they were saying to you about your East Asian heritage was patently false.
There is, now a third scenario I'd like you to imagine – Okay, actually, you don't have to imagine it. You lived it, as have many of us. That's the one wherein you can't share your 'heritage' with your family, nor conclude that taunts about anything not really about you (in this example, being bullied for a supposed East Asian heritage) would be true about you (and hence hurt).
So then, where am I going with all of this? Most importantly I'd like to offer my sympathy that you were bullied by both students and, at least one, teacher. I'm sorry too that your peer group and/or family could not have helped you through that terrible time. It would be good if you might be able to forgive yourself for that temporary lack of judgement that led you to misbehave towards someone perceived as lower in the 'pecking order' than you. As I read somewhere recently though, "hurt people hurt people".
Maybe that's what we were trying to do with Mr. Rodgers? Maybe, having been hurt ourselves, we were trying to injure him?
I don't think so.
We were not chatting about him to exclude him; if anything the opposite. We'd like him and KL to be "on our team". If we taunted him for being something he is not, then he'll not have been hurt in any way.
(Stay warm Franco C., and keep writing – you're very good at it.)
Well, in high school there are different standards. The football players are expected to bully others and the geeks, nerds, gays, dweebs, losers, etc… should expect to be bullied. That is the standard. Maybe not in the legal world, but it is the standard in the school setting.
Your argument only works if you believe people should be outed even before they are ready to be outed. IT is shameful and disrespectful to people. Someone's sexuality (or ANY other private aspect of their lives) is their personal truth. It is not your personal truth to express.
You are a disgrace to justify intruding into people's personal lives.
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@sportyguy1983: "Well, in high school there are different standards."
There shouldn't be, and you're a sadistic prick for thinking it's all fine.
AND then you get all prissy and pompous about how, oh dear, "someone's sexuality (or ANY other private aspect of their lives) is their personal truth" etc. – why does that ONLY work for adults, in your view? And apparently only for celebrity adults?
There is a LOT of hidden male-male sexuality amongst American men. This tendency to hide it is one of the reasons why we like to gossip about it. When people hide things, it's fertile ground for us to speculate.
I would say that most straight-identifying guys have taken part in male-male sexuality at some stage in their lives. If you ask them about it, they will deny it until they are blue in the face. Heck, men deny having affairs or taking part in particular sex acts with the opposite sex – cue Bill Clinton and "I did not have sex with that woman" – so why should it surprise that many men deny having taken part in same-sex activity?
We need to understand as a community that, despite legal progress, there is still a huge cultural stigma against male-male sexuality in America and other countries. The stigma is driven in large part by women. Women fear male-male sexuality and its ability to take away her power as a woman. Unless we recognize this and address this, we won't remove the stigma.
And there shouldn't be a different standard for a football player (or any celebrity). Personal life is personal and is off limit. You are sadistic prick for thinking Aaron Rodgers should live by a different standard than you.
And FYI, my high school comment is show how ridiculous your "different standard" argument is. You are so stupid you didn't even realize that. Get off your damn high horse.
Personal is personal but many players don't hesitate to advertise their female lovers, do they? They can't have it both ways. If they advertise their female lovers and tell the word they are "really, really into women", we're entitled to speculate.
I was worried a day would go by without Jim imparting his wisdom. Hooray! The delightful lying virgin troll of Queerty has spoken.
I don't care about you. I think you're miffed because I've gotten into muff politics.
I think you fear my ability to make non-PC comments that actually go to the nub of the matter.
Many gay men don't have my ability because they are beholden to what I call "pussy complex". Pussy complex is when gay men compensate for their rejection of the female body by being absurdly pro-female in other ways, such as denying female culpability when it's obvious to anyone with a kernel of logic.
Let me just make it clear to all and sundry : keep quacking. I am not resiling, I have never resiled, and I won't be resiling.
@sportyguy1983: According to the legal system, AR actually does live by a different standard than us mere mortals simply by being a celebrity, a "public figure."
This may come as a shock to you, but it's not a crime to gossip about him. In fact, legally it works the other way around: sometimes it's a crime to gossip (in print) about ordinary non-celebrity people.
You act like football players are royalty in America and it's some kind of horrid *lese majeste* to suggest that just maybe he might possibly be GAY (gasp). When you're gay yourself! – well that tells us what you really think about being gay.
I'm not agreeing entirely with sportyguy but there is, more or less, a social order in high school that has and always will exist. I'm not defending it or excusing borish behavior by jocks but the reality is that kids will always group themselves with people they feel are more like them or have their same interests. Unfortunately, the sports figures will always be at the top of that order and I don't see it changing any time soon. I agree with you that we shouldn't tolerate any kind of bullying but there's only so much as adults we can do, especially when it comes to the 'other' kids (nerds, LGBT students, etc). I think it's up to young people to see the effects of their behavior but for jocks, especially male athletes, it seems that kind of behavior is the standard of manhood. Sad.
The only thing I fear is you diverting attention to yourself and your bigotry when it should be about the topic at hand. Resiling? You used it three times in a sentence, so I assume you just learned that word.
The only gay men who take issue with men acting effeminate are those who see women as lesser. You hate women and you hate gay men who aren't butch. And your comments are nothing but lies.
Your comments are nonsensical tripe. I would suggest that you get over your presumable anxiety about others criticizing effeminacy. Just because you might be effeminate, it doesn't mean you are a protected species. Women use the female card to immunize themselves from criticism. The last thing we need is effeminate men doing it too.
Can I suggested a well-earned break? How about a trip to the Azores? Think of a one-way ticket.
Lol, jimmy. I'll take some pity on you because you're clearly mentally ill. You didn't even try to deny hating women.
@ppp111: Should we shove Aaron Rodgers' head in a toilet until he "admits" he's gay?
I could say I'm kidding, kidding… but really, there's the analogy. Real physical abuse of children, vs. some very, very, VERY minor gossip about an adult millionaire celebrity.
The stigma against male-male sexuality is almost always perpetuated by straight men. I agree women can be just as homophobic as straight men, and in some cases started by them, but it's straight men that buy into the stigma that gay male sexuality is dehumanizing or wrong. The issue I sometimes have with straight women is they view gay men as accessories instead of friends (the gay best friend accompanying them to the mall or brunch, etc). Although it's annoying it's certainly not done in malice. Straight men, on the other hand, only view gay male sexuality as abnormal because we don't want the women that they view as desirable.
Your comments are ridiculous and a waste of precious bandwidth. Pressing the keys on your part requires glucose expenditure. Save it for something more serious, like maybe GrindR.
I have never denied that straight-identifying men can be homophobic towards men. However – and you need to note this – these straight-identifying men are reacting in response to how women view males. There's also a degree of "protecting a woman's honour" in homophobic responses.
It's a power play. Women fear men. Women therefore fear male-male sexuality. Women cultivate homophobic attitudes in men because it helps to prevent men from turning away from women and towards men.
Power, power, power. Almost everything women do is related to power and maintaining an ascendancy over men.
Sorry, normally I agree with you but I would hardly think that the internet speculation of a millionaire quarterback can compare with the possible threats of physical violence against kids, especially LGBT students. Aaron has the resources to get away from this 'witch hunt' that is supposedly out to get him. LGBT kids don't have such resources. Besides, when one becomes a celebrity, you more or less have to expect such garbage thrown your way.
@jimbryant: Why do you even bother responding to him in the first place? It's obvious he's nutters and just wants an audience.
@Tyler100: Sorry! That's previous post is for you not Jim. Jim is nutters.
If homophobia is the weapon that women wield to keep male attention on them, I'm inclined to agree but only to a point. It's up to men to decide how they react to such treatment. No one is pointing a gun at straight men to tell them how to react to male-male sexuality. I agree with you that there are some women who thrive under the male attention but those women tend to be in the minority. Other women will look upon her with nothing but derision. I don't know what kind of women you've had interactions with but almost all the women in my life have been nothing but supportive of me and my life. I thank God every day for them, especially my sisters.
@ppp111: Right, that was my point to "sportyguy1983" who was disagreeing – he says the gossip is "shameful and disrespectful" (gasp!) but the physical violence against kids is just fine.
I see. My bad ;-(.
Please ban the right-wing homophobic trolls (or is he the same person?) – the dog f!cker and jimbryant!
We must OUT the closeted filth. Only homophobic republicans are the ones supporting closets!
I think the only thing worse than forcing a gay person out of the closet (a la Perez Hilton) is forcing a straight person to announce that they are straight. How many times will the gay blogosphere leave us with mud on our faces when they jump all over gossip like it's truth? We make great progress in so many ways and then shit like this happens and makes US ALL look stupid. Let's make a pact. No more of this. The coming out stories of 2014 happen only when the person coming out does it themselves.
@litper: Makes one wonder why they hang out on this site… OBSESSED!
There seems to be an obsession with publicly trying to out "public figures and celebrities", which does border on witch hunting and does not offer a very pleasant picture of "gay people" to rest of the world. Why is it necessary for every gay person to go public, surely each person should be allowed to decide for themselves…without a braying pack demanding a person should admit his homosexuality publicly?
The only time you should say something is if a man has had homosexual relationships and then denies having them. You should never go into the area of identity. Identity is fraught with opinion, not fact.
@MadMikenCT: I agree, we should respect each individual person to make their own decision, not to force them to "out" themselves.
@MadMikenCT: Seriously??? What's so bad about "forcing" straight people to announce they're straight? Most of them brag about it incessantly anyway and shove it your face. Have you really never noticed that??? Do you engage with the world only via the internet? Perhaps you've never been outside.
Holy sh!t – some of you guys have led some really, really sheltered lives.
@Ananas: (sigh.) Again, again, again… it's not "every" gay person. It's celebrities who leave obvious indications that they might be gay. What's so bad about speculating that they might be gay? Unless you're a self-hating homo, I don't get it.
Have none of you seen KL's tweet on 4 Feb 12 and/or 27 July 11 (let alone at least one other)?
The 4 February 2012 one reads: "Tonight belongs to QB1", and in the former (27 July 2011) KL scribed: "Finally get my roommate back in GB tonight #QualityFamilyTime".
… but that ain't all…
KL also 'chatted' with Lance Bass (hashtag – one of us) on 12 December 11, writing: "Definitely brought the good vibes to town here in GB. May need them here come playoff time."
@Cam: Rational prospective!
@TomMc: Will put!


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This was a lot of fun. I've seen their act on Scrubs and they were even better live. They were funny and entertaining and really made acapella cool. I'd definitely catch them again if they were in the area. Great night out!
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This was a lot of fun. Great harmony and entertainment. If you appreciate silliness as much as some of us do, you should not miss it.
The Blanks, who appear on the show Scrubs as "Ted's Band," is a quartet of friends who like to sing a cappella music. Based in Los Angeles, The Blanks perform and sing family-friendly entertainment with plenty of comedy. They sing a cappella versions of popular TV show theme songs ranging from "Charles In Charge" to "Six Million Dollar Man," and commercial jingles like "By Mennen." They've put words to songs without lyrics, such as the "Good Old Days," the theme from The Little Rascals. The only instruments you'll find on stage are talking toys – that's right, four grown men who still play with action figures. Not ones to rest on their laurels nor teeter on the edge of rebellion and artistic bravado with their choice of deodorant commrcials, the Blanks wrote some original numbers that sound like songs even they might want to cover!
To tell the story of the Blanks is to tell the tale of four unique individuals that didn't find each other through a reality show contest, Craigslist ads, social networking site searches or even the fallout of doomed bands fighting over the drummer's red M&M's (thus no drummer allowed). Asked individually if this was their dream gig, they might hesitate, but as a collective whole it's pretty clear that there was some cosmic kismet at work.


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Hey folks. Things have been pretty slow lately, but here's a few Big East-related stories that might interest you.
It's not much of a surprise, but Rutgers guard Quincy Douby is officially gone. He's signed with an agent and is on the first-round doorstep. ESPN's Chad Ford quoted an anonymous NBA scout as saying that Douby should go higher in the draft than J.J. Redick.
Seton Hall added an Auburn transfer.
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St. Mary's Academy (19-7) vs. South Medford (22-4), 8:15 p.m. Thursday: South Medford, which last season went 30-0 and became the first southern Oregon team to win the big-school title, returns with its starting lineup intact – except for 6-5 Tess Picknell, who is at Stanford. The explosive Panthers lead the entire state in scoring (74.6) behind senior point guard Kylie Towry (16.0 points) and junior wing Ashley Bolston (14.0 points). Their only loss to an Oregon team was to Class 5A Springfield. The Blues, who lost in the quarterfinals the last two seasons, lost at home to South Medford 70-58 on Dec. 7, but were within five points after three quarters. Senior point guard Nae Torregano (14.4 points, 8.0 assists) leads St. Mary's.
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Museum of Mobile 'Learning Lunch' series
MOBILE, Alabama — The Museum of Mobile in November will host "Learning Lunch," a noontime discussion series on the history of Mobile and south Alabama, on the second Wednesday of each month. Admission is free.
Architectural historian John Sledge of the Mobile Historic Development Commission will deliver the inaugural lecture Nov. 9 with "Four Centuries on the Mobile River," based on research for his forthcoming book on the subject. Visitors are urged to bring a sack lunch and enjoy complimentary beverages provided by the museum.
Future "Learning Lunch" programs include World War I and memory, the musical traditions of Mobile's Mardi Gras, a retrospective on Press-Register cartoonist J.D. Crowe, and biographical sketches of historic figures such as Mobile's first Archbishop, Michael Portier and newspaper editor John Forsyth.
In addition to regularly scheduled programs, the Museum of Mobile will hold several special editions throughout the year. These include a discussion of the campaign for the commission form of government in Mobile in 1910-11, a lecture on the forthcoming Mobile County Bicentennial, and a screening of "In the Path of the Storm," a documentary about Hurricane Katrina.
"Although we are Mobile's history museum, our new 'Learning Lunch' series offers our patrons a wide range of interesting topics far beyond traditional history," says museum director David Alsobrook. "This series is designed to reflect the rich diversity of our city, and we feel that these monthly events will become very popular in downtown Mobile."
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Pensacola Opera hosts Salon Series concert
PENSACOLA, Florida — Join Pensacola Opera on Saturday, Nov. 12, for the first Salon Series Concert of its 29th season featuring nationally acclaimed soprano Sewell Jeter Griffith at the home of Jane and Kyle Marrero in the East Hill neighborhood of Pensacola.
The intimate evening of song will begin at 6 p.m. with cocktails and heavy hors d'oeuvres catered by Culinary Productions. The concert portion will begin at 7:30 p.m. and includes operatic arias, jazz standards, arts songs and other popular favorites. Blake Riley will accompany on piano.
Tickets are $125 and are available by calling 850-433-6737 or at the Pensacola Opera Center, 75 S. Tarragona St. Directions will be provided at the time of your reservation. For information on the singers performing for the company's 29th season Salon Series, visit www.pensacolaopera.com.
All proceeds from this event go to support Pensacola Opera's mission to enrich the culture of Northwest Florida by producing professional opera performances, educational programs and other opera-related community events for all ages, interests and backgrounds.
Fruitcake Festival Dec. 1 in Monroeville
MONROEVILLE, Alabama — It's fruitcake weather in Monroeville, and Monroe County Heritage Museum will host the 4th Annual Fruitcake Festival Dec. 1. The event was inspired by Truman Capote's heartwarming story, "A Christmas Memory."
Locally made fruitcakes in specially designed tins will be for sale all day, followed by a theatrical performance at 7 p.m. in the Old Courthouse Museum. Tickets to the event are $25 and include a holiday reception — with fruitcake, of course.
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Artel names 'Cinco Banderas' winners
PENSACOLA, Florida — Artel Gallery and the Cinco Banderas Committee announced the winners of the 23rd annual Cinco Banderas competition.
Artists whose work was purchased for the Permanent Cinco Banderas Collection are Michael Fagan and Elizabeth Fairleigh. Judge's Awards were given to Reid H. Leonard, Thomas Groth, Chip Spirson and Kreg Yingst.
The show will be on exhibit during the Great Gulf Coast Arts Festival Nov. 6-8 and will remain on view through Dec. 2 at 223 Palafox Place. Juror for the multimedia competition was Tony Wright, ceramics professor from the University of South Alabama in Mobile.
Artel Gallery is a nonprofit educational institution dedicated to cutting-edge and experimental art. Information, call 850-432-3080 or go to www.artelgallery.org.
Ocean Springs graduate earns music scholarship
OCEAN SPRINGS, Mississippi — Kaysea Scott, a senior graduate of Ocean Springs High School, has been selected as the first recipient of the $1,000 Freda and Louis Kalik Music Scholarship.
Kaysea served as principal violist of the Gulf Coast Symphony Youth Orchestra for two years and also is an accomplished flutist. She attends is pursuing a degree in music therapy at Cottey College, an independent, liberal arts and sciences women's college in Nevada, Mo.
The Kalik Music Scholarship was established to assist a graduating senior in his or her pursuit of music education. Louis Kalik, now in his 90s, was trying to pursue a career in music composition at Duquesne University but was unable to continue his education because there were no music scholarships available at the time. Kalik studied voice and played piano, saxophone and clarinet.
The scholarship that bears his name is intended to assist students with serious music goals to achieve their dreams.
Graduating senior members of the Gulf Coast Symphony Youth Orchestra are eligible for the scholarship. The winning recipient is selected by a committee chaired by John Strickler, music director for the Gulf Coast Symphony.
Information, call 228-896-4276 or visit www.gulfcoastsymphony.net.
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Happy Birthday Amilita! may you have a wonderful day.
(((morn))) boo for nightmares; curl up with indigo, the bunnies, left-over easter chocolatey goodness and comfort movies.
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Today is the boy and my anniversary (4 years) and we're off shopping, then to see Blades of Glory and for dinner. The hot diamond charm bracelet I received for my birthday was a joint anniversary gift but the boy surprised me with Pan's Labyrinth on dvd. He goes back to Manchester tomorrow so I'm looking forward to another fun-filled day with him today.


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I was writing a long, interesting article about the Microsoft and Yahoo! merger, with several interviews from insiders at both companies, but I'm already sick to death of hearing about it. So I quit! Instead, here's Brent "Data" Spiner's rare 1991 album, "Ol' Yellow Eyes Is Back."
Don't miss "It's a Sin (To Tell A Lie)," with background vocals by The Sunspots -- Jonathan "Riker" Frakes, Michael "Worf" Dorn, LeVar "Reading Rainbow" Burton, and Patrick "I've Seen Everything" Stewart.
Brent Spiner - Ol' Yellow Eyes Is Back (1991)
1. Time After Time
2. The Very Thought of You
3. More Than You Know
4. Toot Toot Tootsie
5. Embraceable You
6. It's a Sin (To Tell a Lie)
7. Long, Long Time
8. Carolina in the Morning
9. Marie (Randy Newman cover)
10. Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart
11. When I Fall in Love
12. Goodnight, Sweetheart
This album is extremely rare, and I believe this is the first time the MP3s have ever been publicly available on the Web. (I don't even see it on the torrent trackers.) The cheapest copy of the CD on Amazon is $89.99, but you can generally find it on eBay in the $40-50 range. Since the album's out of print, I hope Brent won't mind that I'm releasing it here.
February 7 Update: Less than a week ago, a couple days before this post, Brent Spiner launched his new personal site and released a video on YouTube about his long-awaited concept album, Dreamland. Inspired by Broadway musicals and old-fashioned radio shows, the album is available for pre-order on Brent's site. Did I mention it features the voice acting of Mark Hamill?


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Eastern New Mexico enjoyed a prosperous 2003. Records show 280 new businesses opened in Clovis and Portales added two dozen new chamber members. All this is evidence that the region's retail business is booming.
All signs point to more economic pleasures in 2004, with groundbreaking expected this month on a $200 million cheese processing plant, which will bring hundreds of jobs to Curry and Roosevelt counties.
However, with growth comes challenges.
We face four major challenges in 2004: funding for an essential water project, retention of Cannon Air Force Base, an antidote for rising Curry County jail costs, and staff solutions within the Clovis Police Department.
Water tops the list, of course, in our drought-stricken part of the state. Clovis received less than 13 inches of moisture in 2003, the driest year since 1980. Clearly the Ogallala Aquifer is not going to recharge itself at the rate needed to meet our growing agricultural needs. By all accounts, the region needs a supplemental water supply in the next two or three decades. Securing the funding for it has to be a top priority for 2004.
The Ute Pipeline Project, in which water will be pumped from Ute Lake near Logan, is our best hope for survival. The project will cost close to $300 million and about 80 percent of that will have to come from our federal tax dollars. Community leaders from Quay County to Portales must speak in one voice to convince Washington the pipeline will meet our needs and that we're worth the investment. We should strive not to fight among ourselves over minute details. How the 20 percent local share is paid for by each entity will be a key focal point this election year, too.
Unity is also important in efforts to keep Cannon Air Force Base off of the Department of Defense's closure list.
The DoD has announced plans to shut down about 100 bases by 2005. If Cannon is one of them, the direct economic loss to the region will be about $200 million per year. Ten cheese processing plants could not offset the setback.
Fortunately, Cannon promoters have been working with the Air Force for years to ensure the base is meeting military needs. We're hopeful the military's consolidation will provide Cannon, with its abundant blue skies and airspace and a nearby bombing range, an opportunity to grow in size and mission in the second half of this decade.
Our job as a community is to make sure the Pentagon knows we want Cannon to stay, and that we're committed to continue providing infrastructure and other needs.
While we ultimately must rely on others for providing much of the Ute Pipeline funds and deciding on Cannon's future, jail costs and police staffing are issues more fully within our control.
The majority of inmates at Curry County's Adult Detention Center are drug offenders. Officials estimate we spend $40 a day to house and feed each inmate. Jail operating costs are expected to be $1 million above budget this fiscal year, jail administrator Don Burdine said Wednesday, a trend that will likely continue.
As we've said many times over several decades, the best solution to the drug problem is to change the drug laws. Let's stop incarcerating people for making poor personal choices that hurt themselves. That would reduce taxpayer costs dramatically, plus it would cut down on the number of truly violent lawbreakers whose sentences are now reduced because of overcrowding from so many non-violent drug offenders.
We realize such a step is beyond comprehension for many Americans still. So, barring decriminalization of drugs, we hope 9th Judicial District Court officials will look seriously at a drug court for Curry and Roosevelt counties. A story earlier this week explained that it focuses on counseling and rehabilitation — rather than punishment — for non-violent drug offenders.
Officials running a drug court in Albuquerque say it works and could cut taxpayer costs 65 percent.
On the other side of the law, for our law enforcers, we must develop ways to attract — and retain — qualified personnel for the Clovis Police Department. Police Chief Bill Carey said Clovis has openings for seven police officers — a typical amount this past year. But qualified applicants are scarce. Pay is an issue that's been raised, but is it the only one? A thorough review by city officials and civilians with no vested interests might be the first step in developing a plan, complete with solution steps, to address this ongoing short-handed dilemma.
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BATTLE CREEK, MI – Former Albion City Manager Dan Bishop pleaded no contest to assault and battery charges for inappropriately grabbing a city employee and could face up to 93 days in jail and a $500 fine.
Bishop issued his plea before Calhoun County District Judge Samuel Durham on Thursday, May 8. He originally pleaded not guilty to the charges at his arraignment in April.
A plea of no contest is not an admission of guilt but is treated as such at sentencing. A sentencing hearing has yet to be scheduled.
"My career is over," Bishop said after entering the plea. "I just want to move forward, not backward."
Bishop's lawyer, Donald Sappanos, said he thought Bishop had a defensible case, and advised his client to go through with the trial. He said Bishop, though, "didn't want to put himself, his family and the victim through a lengthy legal battle."
Sappanos said Bishop has no prior convictions and a clean record, and he believes the former city manager will avoid jail time. "We're hoping for no jail, restitution costs and we're recommending probation," he said.
Sappanos said he and Bishop might seek to indict "the entities and people involved" in Bishop's firing.
Albion City Council voted 5-2 to fire Bishop "with cause" and without a severance Monday, March 3, after allegations Bishop assaulted a city employee at a retirement party Friday, Feb. 28.
"The incident in question happened Friday, and Bishop was fired the following Monday without a police report or a trial," Sappanos said. "Someone or some entity jumped the gun."
The police report says Bishop rubbed the victim's shoulders and slid his hands down her arms before holding her wrists at her waist.
The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office headed the investigation at the request of the Albion Public Safety Department. "The incident could simply be an assault or it could be a criminal sexual conduct charge," Calhoun County Sheriff Matt Saxton said in March.
Sappanos said nowhere in the police report does he see anything explicitly sexual in nature.
"This was a Friday afternoon in front of everyone at the party," he said. "I don't see why criminal sexual conduct was even mentioned prior to charges being filed."
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BEIJING - The United State men's basketball team is one win away from gold, one win away from redemption.
The Americans dispatched Olympic nemesis Argentina 101-81 in the semifinals of the medal round play before a sellout crowd at the Olympic Basketball Gymnasium Friday.
For the United States, the win avenged an 89-81 loss to Argentina in the semifinals of the 2004 Olympics in Athens . Argentina would go on to win the gold medal.
Seven Americans scored in double figures, led by Carmelo Anthony with 21. New Orleans Hornets point guard Chris Paul added 12 points, three rebounds, three steals and two assists.
Luis Scola of Argentina , a forward for the Houston Rockets, led all scorers with 28.
The victory sets up a rematch between Spain and the United States in the gold medal game on Sunday. Spain defeated Lithuania 91-86 in the other semifinal on Friday.
The United States defeated Spain 119-82 in the preliminary round.
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One by one, NFL Hall of Famers have begun revealing their dislike of an outdoor Super Bowl.
Yesterday, it was former Bears coach and tight end Mike Ditka. Then, legendary Seahawks receiver Steve Largent was added to the list of critics.
"The truth is this is the Super Bowl. What fans expect and what players and coaches expect is to go to warm-weather climate and have a good game. I don't think you want to have the weather deciding who the best team is," Largent said, via FoxSports.com's David Whitley.
Largent did point out that bad weather gives an advantage to the squad "with the best defense and running game" (obviously, that helps his former team on Sunday). But "if it rains in Miami or something like that, you can't help that," he added. "You've got to go with it. But the chances of a warm-weather game in New York in February are zero."
We hate to tell the former member of Congress this, so we'll direct him to what Gov. Chris Christie said: The game is in New Jersey.