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STOCKTON - At times breaking down emotionally, a woman testified in court Tuesday that accused serial killer William Jennings Choyce abducted and raped her one night 14 years ago before strangely deciding to let her go free.
STOCKTON - At times breaking down emotionally, a woman testified in court Tuesday that accused serial killer William Jennings Choyce abducted and raped her one night 14 years ago before strangely deciding to let her go free.
According to prosecutors, the woman's fate could have turned out much darker. Choyce, 54, is on trial on charges of kidnapping, raping and killing three women execution-style more than a decade ago. He faces a death sentence if found guilty.
"You said something that night that may have saved your life," San Joaquin County Deputy District Attorney Thomas Testa told the woman. In court, the woman identified herself, but The Record chose not to name her, because she is a suspected rape victim.
"I said that my husband is probably looking for me," she said, recounting details that she has since tried to block from her memory. "He probably called the police."
Testa asked what Choyce told her when she asked him to let her go.
"He said no," she replied. "He said he was going to kill me."
Three years ago, San Joaquin County investigators identified Choyce, a trash hauler and family man from Stockton, as the prime suspect in three brutal murders. He was in prison at the time for rape.
DNA matches in the cold-case investigation linked Choyce to two slain prostitutes in Stockton and a third in Oakland dating back to 1988. The charges now place him on trial before a San Joaquin County Superior Court jury. Judge Linda Lofthus is overseeing the trial.
Testifying Tuesday, the suspected victim said that late Dec. 14, 1994, she and her husband were fighting. She headed to her mother's house a half-hour's walk away in Boggs Tract. Now 38, she was 25 at the time.
The man she identified as Choyce pulled her into his white Mazda pickup, she said.
"I just remember him grabbing me into the car," she said. "That's all I remember."
She testified that Choyce handcuffed her and drove to a Tilden Park Street home. Choyce told her he was house-sitting, but investigators learned it was in fact the home in which Choyce lived with his family, prosecutors have said.
The woman said Choyce forced her to the upstairs master bedroom and raped her. At one time, he pressed a handgun into a pillow placed against her head, she said. Rather than pulling the trigger, he drove her back to the same place he picked her up, she said.
As she testified, she openly cried and uneasily swiveled back and forth in her chair. She grew especially upset under questioning by San Joaquin County Deputy Public Defender William Fattarsi, Choyce's lead attorney.
"This is making me really mad," she said amid Fattarsi's detailed questioning. "He raped me, man."
Lofthus ordered her comment stricken and told jurors to disregard it.
After the ordeal that night, she said she was traumatized, suffering fits of vomiting. She reported the rape, but then-Deputy District Attorney Barbara Kronlund - now a Superior Court judge - decided not to take Choyce to trial.
Outside court, Testa said history will prove Kronlund's decision was a mistake. Choyce is on trial for three murders, two carried out after the 1994 rape, Testa said.
Testa also said it is a matter of pure speculation why Choyce let his alleged victim go free. The woman didn't beg for her life but rather invited Choyce to kill her, warning him that he would suffer her misery, Testa said.
"I think she's the only one who can bring life to the other three victims," Testa said. "I truly think her testimony is valuable to paint the full picture."
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Middle school to gain officer
Sheriff's Office seeks funds to hire additional resource deputy
June 27, 2008
Steamboat Springs — It's not that the students at Steamboat Springs Middle School are unruly. It's not even that they need extra guidance.
The idea of having a resource officer at the school is just another way to connect with the students and provide them with an authority figure in the building, Routt County Undersheriff David Bustos said.
The Routt County Sheriff's Office has included a budget item to hire a resource officer at the middle school, potentially for the 2009-10 school year.
Steamboat Springs police Officer Josh Carrell is a full-time resource officer at Steamboat Springs High School, but because the middle school is outside city limits, the officer for that building would come from the Sheriff's Office.
"We like what (Carrell) does, and we think it's good to have a (resource officer) in the middle school as a liaison between law enforcement and the kids," Bustos said. "He would be an officer who would work with the children, answer any problems or questions they may have."
The plan is preliminary at this point, he said, but it has been added into next year's budget, which will be up for approval later this year. If the budget item is approved, the Sheriff's Office would seek additional approval from the Steamboat Springs School Board before hiring a deputy for the position.
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"The biggest obstacle is obviously to have the right person in there," Bustos said.
Middle school Principal Tim Bishop said he was in contact with the Sheriff's Office earlier this year about the possibility of bringing an officer into the building, but neither he nor assistant principal Jerry Buelter were aware the item was added to the sheriff's budget.
"We've requested it for years, but it's not that we have many issues that would require officers," Buelter said. "It's probably more of a person you can count on and go to with problems."
Buelter said the officer probably would not have to deal with many serious incidents. Instead, he said the presence of an officer in the building would build relationships and steer the students in the right direction, even if the officer is not directly involved.
"It's one of those things that's really hard to measure because you don't know how many things they put down just by their presence, or how that might affect behavior," he said. "It's like a police officer driving along the street downtown. Just by being seen he slows people down."
Buelter said the sheriff or a deputy is called out to the school any time police are needed, but because the officers are so spread out, it often takes a long time to get a response. He said there always has been an understanding that if there was a severe incident, the Steamboat Springs Police Department would immediately respond.
Middle school officials also occasionally request that Carrell visit their building to talk to students about their actions or the potential consequences, but Buelter said it would be valuable to have a deputy at the school for both serious and smaller offenses.
"Some students just don't know the difference between a tease and maybe harassment or bullying," Buelter said. "Just having the deputy to tell them the line between 'just joking around' would be helpful."
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After you've been doing this for a while you can generally see most of them coming from a couple-few miles off. Codes, I mean. But once every so often you walk in on a surprise. Half a year ago we had two at the same time on the our unit. At the change of shift. Naturally.
That poor oncoming nurse! Both rooms were hers. I was at one of them, and I don't think we ever lost a rhythm from what I could see. The patient wasn't exactly sitting up and chatting with us about the Diamondbacks and they had a femoral pulse, but what do I know? Somebody said they didn't, and the next thing I saw was a nursing assistant beginning compressions and then I heard ribs cracking.
Some events take on a momentum of their own. I probably would have just checked a blood-pressure again...
The oncoming nurse ran in panicked-looking, saw me handing a Yankauer to the respiratory therapist (who suctioned up the blood) and I told her we had this one so she could go to the other room. That other one died. Bad GI bleed. Just admitted. Probably should have gone to MICU straight from the ED. Ours woke up and went to CICU. Although when we were done with them they probably should have gone to Trauma.
I did mention my thoughts, both during and after the code. I guess I could have shouted at the top of my lungs, but there's still the possibility that nobody would have heard me over the general commotion.
Later I talked to my boss about it. "Maybe we could have gotten by without breaking ribs and blood spurting out their nose with each compression, " I suggested.
"Yeah, maybe," she said.
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If you have ever thought about growing fruit trees in your yard, you will be excited to learn of an upcoming workshop sponsored by Texas A&M Agri-Life Extension Office of Jefferson County. The Urban Fruit Tree Workshop: Growing Fruit on The Gulf Coast will be held Jan. 24. And we are in for a treat. Keynote speaker Tom Leroy comes to us very well suited to lead the program, along with our Local Citrus Expert Panel.
Several junior high and high school students at Community Christian School participated in the annual ACSI Creative Writing Festival. Students first competed on the local school level, then advanced to the Regional level.
Lamar University will host a "Standing Ovation" – a celebration honoring LU President Jimmy Simmons and first lady Susan Simmons – on Saturday, March 2, at the Montagne Center in Beaumont. Simmons is stepping down after more than 14 years of service as president and 43 years with the university. Activities will begin with the Lady Cardinals' basketball game at 4 p.m. and continue with the Cardinals' men's game at 6 p.m.
Sold out success … Madison's on Dowlen was the place to be last Wednesday night, Sept. 12, for the fourth annual Ubi Caritas Date Auction as about 25 lovely young ladies and youthful gentleman took the stage before a crowd eager to do their bidding. Chairs Samantha Richards and Traci Coleman were thrilled at this year's proceedings from both the silent and live auction.
A soaring evening … It was wheels up this past Friday evening as co-captains Michele and Mitchell Smith along with first lieutenant Lynn Castle orchestrated the Art Museum of Southeast Texas silver 25th anniversary gala "Come Fly With Us" honoring Beaumont-born artist Paul Manes.
Hopeful harvest … The 10th annual Harvest of Hope Gala benefiting Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 8, at 6 p.m. at the MCM Eleganté Hotel. Shelley and Joe Tortorice, founder of Jason's Deli, will be honored for their service to numerous community and religious organizations.
Simple Gifts with the Symphony … The Symphony of Southeast Texas is kicking off its 60th season at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept.
A seasonal sensation … Once again, the Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual fundraiser Spice of the Season to raise money for Leadership Beaumont. This year's soiree, Cartoonmania, was catered by Carrabba's Italian restaurant with celebrity waiters dressed as their favorite cartoon characters. As they served guests appetizers, salads, a main course and dessert, they earned tips in Looney Loot.
Red, White and Wow! … Lamar University President James Simmons earned another elite honor with induction into the Phi Beta Mu Texas Bandmasters Hall of Fame at the latest Texas Bandmasters Association annual convention in San Antonio. In selecting Simmons to become part of the Hall of Fame 2012 class, the international bandmasters fraternity continues its tradition of honoring outstanding Texas band directors. Simmons was thrilled to observe that the honor puts him in the record books with his mentors and up for recognition by his peers.
Hope lives in the heart … On Thursday, Aug. 23, The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs of Beaumont will host its Hope for Tomorrow Luncheon and Style Show at the beautiful Tyrrell Park Botanical Garden Center.
While we harbor no disrespect for the Wall Street Journal who called us "that scrappy little paper from Southeast Texas," we prefer to think of ourselves as simple seekers of the truth. We're of the opinion that headlines and sound bites never tell the whole story. Our readers demand all the facts, facets and flavors of every story or event. And, they expect to be informed, educated and stirred to action.
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Horror comedy 'Raju Gari Gadhi 2' is carrying certain expectations for being the sequel to the surprise hit 'Raju Gari Gadhi' and also for featuring the combo, Nagarjuna-Samantha. Besides these two, Seerat Kapoor also plays one of the leads.
Seerat's role is a glamorous one which has more importance in the first half. Her role is to entertain the audiences with her glamour. There is also a bikini scene in this horror comedy. The latest poster featuring Seerat Kapoor in a yellow bikini is truly appealing. She is looking hot indeed.
The actress has combination scenes with Nagarjuna and especially, the combination scene that will be coming in the second half is very crucial to the movie says Omhkar in a recent interview. Seerat Kapoor revealed that she didn't have any combination scenes with Samantha.


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Another fine econ 101 video from the Center for Freedom and Prosperity. One of the main economic problems of our time is that we Americans tend to be experts at spending money and novices at making money. I will have a post on Christ and Scrooge later this month which will be rather negative towards Scrooge. (Surprise!) However, perhaps nationally we need a bit of the Scrooge attitude towards making money and less of the spendthrift habits that have been a disaster for us publicly and privately.
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A beautiful chick discussing macroeconomics. I doubt I could properly define nerd porn, but I know it when I see it; and this video is definitely that!
Ha! Nice save, Don! That may have appeased Mrs. McClarey, but I'm wise to you. You're just another Larry Flynt. You're perpetuating the demand for this exploitation. What if it is was your daughter fresh out of grad school, in despair over her debt, alone, afraid; then someone reaches out to her, makes her feel comfortable and wanted. He charms her with talk about the virtues of justice, temperance, fortitude, and even love. He tells her an economic system can incorporate those things too, and that it will help government and individuals posses those virtues too.
What young girl can resist that, Don? That's when he says, "hey, we can make a little movie in order to save the world." We all know how how this sad story plays out from here…
Next thing you know she'll be hanging around some seedy Washington think tank.
No wait!
She's being exploited by one of them evil, secret conspiracies to steal money from indigent, undocumented immigrants and single parents' children.
Next she'll sell out to FOXNEWS . . .
Even though I have an econ degree, if I see the letters GDI I think of the Global Defense Initiative from Command and Conquer…
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Economists Expect Tapering Announcement Next Week
Majority in WSJ Survey See Enough Evidence for Fed to Begin Pullback
A majority of economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal—66% of the 47 who responded—expect the Federal Reserve to say at next week's policy meeting that it will begin cutting back its bond purchases, a widely anticipated milestone in a period of extraordinary monetary policy.
"The weight of evidence on the labor market, and growth more generally, is positive enough for Fed officials to at least start the tapering process at this month's meeting," said Jim O'Sullivan of High Frequency Economics. "One weaker-than-expected...


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I've just uploaded a new design to my store at CafePress. Roll Call is all fine and good as my colleagues are concerned, but in order to reach a wider audience I have to use designs that appeal to more than just the people in my office.
This cartoon is a redraw of Qaptain Qwerty cartoon #4. To be exact, it's frame #1 of cartoon #4. To see cartoon #4, and other cartoons, visit homepage.mac.com/linusly/qwerty .
We all hate spams in our email inbox, what possible good is there for spam's existence? Here I am trying to find some humor in spam. I am a history buff and did some homework in preparing this piece.
Legend has it that in 490 B.C., the Greek army defeated the Persian army at the Battle of Marathon. It was supposedly a major battle. Some chap ran all the way from Marathon, all 26 miles or so, to Athens to announce the good news. He then collapsed and died. Imagine how ridiculous it sounds if the important message he delivered had some Viagra ad riding on it.


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This Extra Small version of the classic Groves Backpack forms part of the exclusive Hoffman Collection - a capsule that is inspired by sense of the Autumnal, natural prints and a deep colour palette.
We use Royal Mail and Parcelforce as our two main delivery services. The two main UK delivery services we offer are: Standard Tracked Delivery (2-3 day delivery service) and Express Next Working Day Delivery.
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Since my last post we have a beautiful baby girl named Charlotte and we celebrated her first birthday today! The party was a smashing success! It is very different getting to throw a girl birthday party and it was so much fun to plan!
I used this tutorial to make the banner with her name. No fancy cricket machine needed. The letters are stickers so the only thing that needed cutting was the pink banners which I had some help with…thanks Trudy!
This chalkboard was quite a bit of work but it was SO much fun to make. It's a great way to remember all the things my baby girl can do at this age. I used this tutorial to make it. Instead of tracing everything on the window like she did i just pressed gently and made indents on the board. Once I had traced the full word I used the paint markers to trace the word. I also used my printer and printed out all the words I put on the board because I don't have that neat of handwriting!
I made these pom poms based on this tutorial. I would highly recommend using the amount of tissue paper suggested in the tutorial because I didn't on all of them and they didn't turn out as full as it would have if I'd followed the instructions. You can see in the picture that the gold pom on the left is more full than the others.
I used this Wilton candy mold to make the crowns for the cupcakes and then dusted them with pearl dust. They ended up being so cute!


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History in Precision Milling
Since its beginnings in electronic musical instruments in 1972, Roland DG has been driven by a desire to provide artists and industry professionals with the benefits of digital production. Roland DG introduced the world's first desktop CNC milling machine in 1986 and our widely successful line of dental milling machines is built over 29 years of continual product development.
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Roland DG offers compact dental mills designed for your lab's needs that offer all the functionality and support of larger machines in a convenient desktop design. Ideal for laboratories or office environments, the DWX dental mills deliver innovation and high-speed machining capability.
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Roland DG's open system makes it easy to customize your dental solution, combining any DWX milling machine with your choice of scanner, CAD/CAM system and most importantly, a wide variety of materials. Unlike a closed system, which limits your choice in software and materials, an open system allows you to customize your options so you can make the right choice for your business. This freedom keeps you in firm control of your production costs and price structure.
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Compatible with: DWX-51D, DWX-50, DWX-4 and DWX-30
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Gigabyte provided us with the Z97N Gaming 5 motherboard so that we could do a legit build in our Core V1 review... now we explain why this board is such an attractive option for gamers fond of a smaller form factor.
I've had the pleasure of building with a lot of motherboards ranging from standard ATX through the micro ATX to the mini ITX form factors and I'll admit that I'm pretty taken by the smaller boards. Gigabyte's latest G1 Gaming series Z97 offering is no exception, in fact it's a stand out. The Z97N-Gaming 5 is obviously aimed at PC gamers and although not marketed specifically as an overclocking board it's more than capable in that regard as well. The feature list is extensive and the Z97N-Gaming 5 challenges the compromises that builders traditionally have to make with high end mini ITX in terms of cost and capacity to expand.
When you look at the cost of motherboards, smaller doesn't always mean cheaper and the gaming/performance Mini-ITX boards generally are not "wallet friendly". This is one of the less expensive performance mini ITX boards and it has 5 internal SATA3 ports to capitalise on storage potential. 5 onboard SATA ports is great for life after gaming in a few years' time when it would serve well as a small form factor NAS in a case like the Node 304 which can hold up to 6 3.5" hard drives.
As is the trend with 'Gaming grade' boards hitting the market, Gigabyte has loaded the Z97N-Gaming 5 with everything except the proverbial kitchen sink - in this case, that kitchen sink being an NGFF/M.2 SSD slot. It isn't a big omission and is only likely be an issue for a very small group of the target 'gamer' demographic. The key inclusions are listed at a high level below:
- Killer E2200 Networking
- Upgraded ALC1150 115dB SNR HD Audio with built in rear Audio Amplifier
- Gold Plated Audio Jacks
- High End Audio Capacitors
- SoundBlaster X-Fi3 Audio solution
- Dedicated Audio hardware zone and Audio Noise Guard with trace path lighting
- DVI-I, Gold plated HMDI and gold plated Display Port
- PS/2 Port
- Integrated 2x2 802.11ac 867Mbps Dual Band WIFI + Bluetooth 4.0 module
- Intel WIFI / Intel WiDi support
- Durable Black Solid Capacitors
- 5 SATA 3 Connectors
Initially we tested the board as part of our Core V1 build but we have since used it for almost 2 months and we haven't encountered any issues at all with drivers, utilities or performance - the Z97N-Gaming 5 has been absolutely rock solid with a legitimate overclock of 4.6GHz on our Intel i5-4670K.
Z97N-Gaming 5 Motherboard
As usual we applied the standard 'gaming' checklist to Gigabyte's Z97N-Gaming 5 and it ticked all the boxes
Gaming LAN (Killer)
Gaming Grade Audio (Realtek ALC1150 implementation with amplifier and software bundle)
Overclocker Friendly
Enthusiast Software bundle
Gigabyte has also implemented a new heat sink design and used Black Solid Caps and a MOFSET design for high efficiency. The inclusion of WIFI and Bluetooth on board without the need to attach any modules to the board was a bonus as well.
The Z97N-Gaming 5 overclocked our i5-4670K on par with every other Z87 or Z97 motherboard we have tested, hitting our known limit of 4.6GHz with at 1.29v. Although this board is not necessarily designed to guarantee a serious overclock, we consider the capability an important factor for gaming boards as gamers like to squeeze every last bit of performance out the their chips - especially in the months prior to a platform upgrade.
Here are the manufacturer specs below.
CPU Support
Memory Channel
On-Board SATA
On-Board Graphics
|Integrated Graphics Processor - Intel® HD Graphics support:
|Wireless Communication Module
|Internal I/O Connections
|Back Panel I/O Ports
|I/O Controller
|H/W Monitoring
|17 cm x 17 cm Mini-ITX Form Factor
|Unique Features
Support for APP Center
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Smart Switch
Support for Xpress Install
|Software Bundle
|Operating System
The box and packaging is standard quality and has the Gigabyte "G1 Gaming" theme with the red eye on the front of the box. The motherboard is packed inside an anti-static bag and all of the accessories are individually wrapped.
The accessories include:
- 2 SATA 3 Cables
- Rear IO Shield
- G1 Gaming case badge
- WIFI Antenna (dual) with a magnetic base
- User Manual
As stated earlier, Gigabyte has covered off everything that the average gamer would want in a LAN or dedicated gaming build within the Z97N-Gaming 5 package - the features will be covered in more detail below but there are no obvious corners that have been cut in order to reduce the cost.
General Board Layout
The layout is really generally well thought out works for compact building. I installed the Gigabyte Z97N-Gaming 5 in a Thermaltake Core V1 and Fractal Design Node 304 case without any issues at all. When I first saw the battery it looked like an afterthought, just stuck on the back of the Audio jacks but it's actually a good use of space and tucked well out of the way of anything else.
Gigabyte are making a big deal out of the 15μ gold plated CPU socket that is rated 5 times stronger than the standard 3μ socket design highlighting that it should improve reliability and longevity. We always like to see improved build quality and this feature will be judged over the life of the board, not a 2 month review period.
The front panel HD audio header is on the dedicated audio section of the motherboard near the audio jacks at the rear of the board near the PCIE slot. In some cases this will mean running the cable across the motherboard along the back of the graphics card - but in our Node 304 build, the MSI GTX760 HAWK had enough clearance around the PCIE insert to route the cable neatly in from the bottom edge, under the graphics card so if you use this board, keep that in mind.
Memory DIMMs and the PCI-e slot placement is pretty standard, running along the bottom and right edges of the board, set in a bit from the edge. It would have been nice to see another System Fan header on the board but that's probably being a bit greedy considering how much Gigabyte has already managed to fit on a 17cmx17cm motherboard.
Although there is a PS/2 Gaming Device Port on the rear I/O, we didn't have any P/S2 devices anywhere to check it out but the feature is there for the hardcore gamers who want it.
Socket placement is great. I managed to fit the 140mm wide Noctua NH-U14S on this board in the Node 304 case without blocking the PCIE slot. With a cooler like that, your overclock is safe and the noise profile is still very low. I was pleased to see that there was no sacrifice required in this area. There was room to spare between the back plate on the graphics card and the oversized Noctua NH-U14S which is convenient when using the PCIE slot lever if you need to remove the card.
LAN and WIFI
Unlike the MSI Z97I Gaming board, the WIFI module was already installed and ready to go. The module works well and we saw performance that was on par if not better than other boards that we've tested in the same physical location.
For gaming, the WIFI was fine and my ping stayed within a few ms of the LAN experience. I tested this by playing Battlefield 4, DayZ and Titanfall online with nothing else using our internet connection. In a blind test, it was difficult to tell the difference between LAN and WIFI when gaming but pretty obvious in file transfers as expected.
The onboard gigabit LAN was solid, the Killer software seemed to prioritise correctly and performed as expected when it came to transfer speed (write) tests hitting 735Mbps writing/874Mbps reading to another PC's SSD share. The 5GHZ WIFI gave us almost 100Mbps with 88Mbps writing and 82Mbps reading. To make this a realistic test, the WIFI tests were conducted through 2 interior stud walls so depending on your setup at home, your mileage may vary in this regard. The board boasts Intel WIDI capability but we didn't have a receiver/display to test this with.
The Gigabit LAN testing result
The 5GHz WIFI result
G1 Audio
We have seen a number of boards with implementations of the ALC1150 audio chipset from Realtek and the results have been consistently good overall. The Gigabyte Z97N Gaming 5 is no exception with Gigabyte also including the Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi MB3 software package. The audio solution offers 115dB Signal to Noise Ratio, 7.1 channel playback plus 2 independent stereo channels via the front panel header.
It doesn't end there - Gigabyte has also included gold plated audio jacks, high end Nichicon audio capacitors and Audio Noise Guard EMI isolation technology with the trendy red LED path lighting to make sure you don't miss it. There is also a built in rear audio amplifier capable of driving 600Ω loads. There were absolutely no complaints from anyone who listened to the audio
Software Package
Gigabytes software suite is easy to use and we received regular updates over our 2 month testing period which shows an ongoing commitment from Gigabyte to maintain the software. It's also worth noting that we didn't have any application errors or utility stability problems during regular use and heavy gaming.
App Centre
App Centre is an overall consolidation of the Gigabyte system utility software mush like the ASUS AI Suite (For those who are familiar) where it provides a menu system and tray agent that you can access to open any of the included programs from one place. It also keep them updated and allows you to change the skin to 4 colours - essentially themed blue, green, and 2 shades of red. The screen shots for the review are from the brightest red. There are a couple of minor apps worth a mention too, USB Blocker that uses a password to block certain devices on USB like mass storage or communication devices and Fast Boot that will reboot your PC straight into BIOS without the need to constantly mash the 'Del' key.
The EasyTune tweaking and monitoring software is very similar to the equivalent offerings of MSI and ASUS with the main exception being a lack of RAMDISK functionality. The software allows for Fan control profiles, basic and intermediate overclocking, temperature and voltage monitoring/logging and finally alerts. EasyTune should satisfy most enthusiasts let alone gamers. See the screen shots below to get an idea of what you can see and do with Gigabyte's latest version of it's front line widows based monitoring and tweaking engine.
Game Controller
The Game Controller application is a good concept for mapping keys and macros so you don't have to use a "gaming" keyboard with macro keys and it also takes over the management of your mouse sensitivity. You can even map a 'Sniper' button to adjust the mouse sensitivity when zooming in for that long range head-shot. I don't tend to use the macros that are available with my keyboard and mouse software but for those that like their macros and perhaps use older peripherals this software could be really handy.
Smart Lock
This software is going to be really handy for people with either no will power or who want to limit the use of their rig to certain hours. Smart Lock provides a way to disable internet access or even shut down the PC during certain designated time periods and is controlled by a password. The application gives the option of defining a week as Monday to Friday as per a business week or Sunday - Thursday to cover 'school nights'. The slider allows for duration and the non use time blocks out time ranges for weekdays and weekends. I liked the user interface for this and can see how if could be really handy to enforce rest in modern day times. Check out the screen shots below to see the configuration options of a working week and 'school nights'.
Sound Blaster X-Fi3
As with every implementation of the Realtek ALC1150 chip, there has been a serious software component to balance out the hardware design. Gigabyte has gone with Sound Blaster X-Fi3 and the feature set is extensive. You still get the basic Realtek tray agent with auto sensing jacks etc like other ALC1150 motherboards - it's in the driver but there were a few features in X-Fi3 that caught our attention during testing. In the series of screen shots below, we've captured each configuration panel in the Sound Blaster Application.
- Everything is easy to identify and initially you can select a pre-set for Gaming, music etc.
- The microphone volume won't light up and the voiceFX feature is unavailable unless there is a device plugged into either the rear or front mic jack so it's a quick way to identify that you've forgotten to connect your headset properly.
- SBX PRO Studio provides some tweaking of the surround, bass, voice/dialog and smart volume like many home entertainment amplifiers
- Scout Mode changes the way footsteps, gunshots and other tactical sounds are represented. Most of the gamers I've spoken to like to listen to the audio as the developers intended but it's there if you want it.
- VoiceFX is bound to cause some fun and confusion in online games no matter if you're using the in-game VOIP engine or something else like teamspeak. For those serious online RPG players, your character can now have a different voice to add to the experience.
- EAX and Equilizer effects are available as expected
- Advanced settings control the speaker setup
The options are pretty comprehensive for bundled software and there are some screenshots below to see it in action.
Gigabyte has provided a dual interface with their UEFI DualBIOS where you can use the high resolution ST (Smart Tweak mode) interface or the more traditional Gigabyte interface. Both allow extensive tweaking and tuning of the system and both are very intuitive. See the youtube videos embedded below - note that this is a straight capture via an Avermedia Live Gamer Portable and there is no audio.
Smart Tweak Mode
Traditional Mode
I don't really have a stand out preference between the two but think I'd consider the newer Smart Tweak mode a faster way to setup boot priority, date and time and some quick known overclocks for the first time. It seems to flow better as you move through it. The traditional interface is great if you need to change something specific and have a few years of experience working with other BIOS implementations.
Testing Setup
We tested the Gigabyte Z97N Gaming 5 in 2 different cases, the Thermaltake Core V1 and the Fractal Design Node 304. The Core V1 build was done primarily for the case review but the layout was different to the single chambered Node 304 and the Node also allows for larger 140mm CPU coolers so in the interest of being thorough, we did both. Building in both cases was really easy and there were no layout issues with the board or fitting the components.
Practical build parts list
Core V1 System
Node 304 System
|CPU Cooler
|Noctua NH-U12S, Noctua NH-L12
|Noctua NH-U14S
|8GB Corsair Vengeance Low Profile - Black (2x4GB)
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Seagate Barracuda 750GB & Samsung EVO 250GB SSD
|Power Supply
Fractal Design Newton 1000W
Fractal Design Integra M 750W
|Graphics Cards
Gigabyte GTX670 OC 2GB Windforce3
Mionix Nash 20 Gaming Headset
Direct connection to the cable modem &
|Samsung USB DVD drive
|Windows 8.1
Below are some shots of the build from our Core V1 review. We were able to keep the cabling neat and our flat 120mm low profile Noctua NH-L12 didn't have any issues at all with the motherboard layout, header locations or power connectors. Everything was easy to reach and as expected, the IO back plate and mounting screws all lined up perfectly.
CPU socket placement is something that we focus on because it can make or break a build in that poor placement can limit the choice of cooler. The Z97N-Gaming 5 has great CPU placement - this is a fact. The board was able to handle a 120mm horizontal low profile cooler without issue but it was also able to take both 120mm and 140mm vertical tower coolers without blocking the PCIE slot for a discrete graphics card. Sure, you could always install an All in One water cooler but it gives the system builder the choice to use something large like a Noctua NH-U14S that will fit in a Fractal Design Node 304 Mini-ITX case. That combination of cooler and case gives a very quiet result - even with an overclock like ours where we had the i5-4670K running at 4.6GHz/1.29v at very reasonable temperatures. If you add in a double slot graphics card with a quiet aftermarket cooler then you can smash out some impressive frame rates with a minimal noise profile. Photos of the Node 304 build are below.
Both builds were very quiet and quick to assemble, taking a little over an hour each. The Z97N-Gaming 5 board layout worked well for both mini-ITX cases all connectors were easy to access as the build progressed.
For a board that overclocks, comes with WIFI/WIDI/Bluetooth, Killer LAN and SoundBlaster Audio it's hard to beat at $179. There are other enthusiast boards that are more expensive and you would need to look at the key features to see if there were any deal breakers but the vast majority of gamers should be well satisfied with the Z97N-Gaming 5 and the money saved could be the difference between a good graphics card an even better one. We've included a list of Z79 Mini ITX boards below for comparison - please note that these boards all use the Z79 overclocking capable chipset but have various differences in 'bells and whistles' so these are not all equal in features but it is a surprise to see the Gigabyte Gaming board as the least expensive Z97 option in the Mini ITX form factor.
- ASRock Z97M-ITX/ac $155
- Gigabyte Z97N Gaming 5 $179
- MSI Z97I Gaming AC $249
- ASUS Maximus VII Impact $319
If you are building a 'cheap' mini ITX rig and not overclocking, the Z97N-Gaming 5 might be overkill. Intel 'H' and 'B'series mini-ITX boards that don't allow overclocking can be found between $75 and $139 but I haven't seen any of these boards in the lower chipset range that feature an improved audio or Killer LAN solution.
Final Thoughts
Working with the Gigabyte Z97N-Gaming 5 has been a lot of fun and it is great value. After 2 months, I haven't found myself wanting any feature that isn't included nor have I identified any shortcuts taken to keep the price down. This is a great LAN gaming board without any compromises.
If you are considering a mini-ITX gaming build with room to overclock then this should be on your short list - if you are on a budget then the Z97N-Gaming 5 should be at the top of that short list. The layout works well and the UEFI is intuitive so installation and setup are covered. We didn't have any issues or complaints with drivers or utilities and our gaming experience was great.
This is a board that I could afford to use in a second build for LANs and my lounge room or bite the bullet and downsize to it for my main rig.
|Gigabyte Z97N-Gaming 5
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Melanie Grant is the founder and director of Double Bay Clinic.
She has over 13 years working alongside Australia's best cosmetic doctors and has dedicated her professional life to developing tailored skin treatments using the latest cutting edge lasers and technology. Having seen and treated a wide array of skin conditions and concerns, she writes for MMM about the number one skin concern and the myths surrounding SPF and sunscreen.
As someone that helps people every day in getting their skin looking its best, the number one question I'm asked is - What is the best anti-ageing product? And no matter the person's age, background or current skin condition my answer is always the same - sunscreen is the best beauty and anti-ageing product available. Hands down.
I'm always amazed at the myths and misinformation that surrounds all of us. So here are a few tips to get the most out of my favourite beauty product.
Myth #1: The SPF in my makeup is enough
If you're relying on the sunscreen in your makeup you're definitely not getting enough protection. The sunscreen in your makeup should only be used an extra layer, not your main source of protection.
Tip: You should always apply a sunscreen with a minimum of SPF 15 and that contains at least 5% zinc or titanium. The easiest approach is to use a moisturiser with a built in sunscreen.
Myth #2: SPF will tell me how much protection I'm getting from the sun
The SPF indicates only UVB protection, not UVA. You might, for instance, wear an SPF 60 and if the sunscreen doesn't contain a UVA blocker, regardless of your skin type, youwill still be at risk for skin cancer, wrinkles, and burns from UVA. Also the term "broad spectrum" on the bottle doesn't guarantee UVA protection. Even if the product contains only the tiniest amount of UVA blocker, it can still bear the label for "broad spectrum" coverage.
The SPF tells you only how much longer you can be in the sun without burning, so if you would normally burn in 30 minutes with no sunscreen, then an SPF 30 would allow you 15 hours without burning. How many of us are out for 15 hours? As long as you use an SPF 15, what really matters is the quality of the sunscreen's ingredients, not the SPF.
Tip: Check for zinc or titanium, sunscreens that have 5 to 10 percent are best.
Myth #3: I can skip it
Maybe you think you can pass on sunscreen because you don't sit in the sun for hours. Sunscreen is not just for sun worshippers. Make it a habit to wear sunscreen 365 days a year and your skin will thank you for it. Even when it's cloudy outside, you most certainly will still get sun damage through cloud cover.
If you skip sunscreen because you don't like how it feels on your skin, then shop around. There are so many great sunscreens on the market, with different formulations. Don't give up!
Tip: For sensitive skin try and stick to a physical blocker such as titanium dioxide or zinc oxide. Sunscreens that are labeled for babies or children are often great for "sensitive skin" also.
Myth #4: All sunscreens are the same
Not so. Sunscreens can differ in the way they protect your skin. Some use zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to filter out UVA and UVB rays. Others use chemicals such as avobenzone to do the job. Newer active ingredients include Helioplex and Meroxyl SX.
Tip: Some of these newer products are photostabilised, which means they won't break down as quickly.
Myth #5: Last year's bottle is still OK
You should be using enough product so that you're replacing it at least once per year. If you're applying enough, you're not going to have leftovers next year.
Tip: Always check the expiration date on the bottle as some sunscreens break down quickly.
Myth #6: Dark skin doesn't burn, so you don't need sunscreen
Absolutely all complexions can burn! A darker skin may not need as high an SPF as someone with red hair, as they will have more melanin in their skin for natural protection. However, that extra melanin doesn't guard against the UV damage that accelerates ageing and causes cancer.
Tip: If you have dark skin, you need a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher.
Myth #7: The sun gives your hair great highlights
Sun exposure damages your hair as well. The natural 'highlights' are evidence of damage that can make your hair incredibly dry and straw-like in texture causing breakage.
Tip: Protect your hair by using products like hair sunscreens with a UV shield.
Myth #8: Getting a tan can heal and prevent break outs and blemishes
A tan can temporarily camouflage the redness of a pimple and dry out the skin's surface, however sun exposure will eventually lead to more breakouts. Sun damage causes a buildup of dead skin cells that in turn create congested pores. The sun also dehydrates the skin. When this happens your sebaceous glands attempt to compensate by producing more oil, causing more blemishes.
Tip: Cleanse and exfoliate to prevent further breakouts and choose an oil free sunscreen that feels comfortable on the skin.
Myth #9: There's no benefit to an SPF higher than 30
A higher number is slightly better. SPF 90 provides 99 percent sunburn protection, versus 96 percent with SPF 30. So over a lifetime, a few more percentage points of protection can add up to a lot less sun damage.
For more information regarding Melanie's skin treatments, please visit her website at www.doublebayclinic.com.


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Koala Bottle Hydration System
The Koala Bottle system is available with either a 21oz/621ml or 24oz/709ml bottle, each containing a magnetic stainless steel ring and compatible with the polycarbonate magnetic bottle cage. Each system also comes with hardware for installation of the cage on your bicycle.
Koala Bottle is magnetically designed so that you can remove and stow the bottle with ease. Quench your thirst without slowing down. To remove the bottle, simply grab it from the bottom and pull outward. To stow the bottle, just place the bottle back in the cage bottom first. The audible click from the ring lets you know the bottle is firmly in place.
- Cage weight with magnets: 53g
- Cage material: polycarbonate
- Ring weight: 17g
- Ring material: magnetic stainless steel
- Bottle compatibility: holds 21 oz / 621 ml & 24oz / 709ml
- Bottle material: soft plastic, BPA free
- Hardware: 5mm bolts & washers (use of washers is required for bicycles)
The hydration system is constructed from durable polycarbonate plastic and highly corrosive resistant metals. When washing your bicycle do not use any abrasive materials or solvents.
The rare earth magnets used for this hydration system are very powerful and should not come into close contact with any sensitive electronic medical devices such as a pacemaker or defibrillator.
We also recommend that you wash the bottle by hand.
Koala Bottle products come with a 1 year manufacturers warranty for the original purchaser, covering manufacturing defects. Our warranty does not cover ordinary wear and tear or damage caused by improper use or accidents.
If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, you can return the item(s) within 30 days from the date of purchase. To qualify for the 30 day return, item(s) must not have been used or washed and must be in their original packaging.
To return items purchased from Koala Bottle, please send it back to us at:
ATTN: returns
P.O. Box 5072
Columbia, S.C. 29205
You will be responsible for shipping charges, and all returns must be properly packaged. Koala Bottle is not responsible for packages lost or damaged in transit. We recommend that you use a shipping method that provides tracking.
Please include the following information with your return: Name, email address used for the purchase, order #, and telephone number.
Upon receipt of any returned item(s), we will evaluate the condition of the product(s) to determine if your return meets our warranty and return policy. All refunds will be made to the account used to make the original purchase.
5 reviews for Koala Bottle Hydration System
I purchased the Koala bottle system for my mountain bike. I love my bike but the design of the bike frame and rear suspension I would struggle to get my bottle back in the cage, have even crashed trying to do so. I was using a side insert bottle cage and it was still a struggle. After a lot of internet searching for a better solution I ran across the Koala system and thought I'd try it out. I am very pleased with the product and will be purchasing another one for my other bike. The price is great, the magnet is strong and dropping the bottle back into the cage is so much easier. I no longer have to stop or slow to almost a stop in order to put my water bottle back in the cage. Even down technical trails it stayed right in its place! Super stoked!
Absolutely simple genius. Bought my set at Rock Hill Criterium this year. Easy retrieval and the locking click ensures positive secure storage. Actually takes bottle from your hand and locks bottle in place. Wonderful product. Great colors.
This water bottle system is great. It pops right out with great ease. It is extremely secure too. I highly recommend this water storage system, especially for newbies who get wobbly pulling the water bottles out.
Love the bottle system, extremely reliable take it off road biking all of the time, Wish they had an insulated model would be an easy 5 star if insulated


text: The hardest choices in life are those where you can choose to give up something that is comfortable for something that may or may not be better. I still think about my choice months after I made my decision. Some things in life we will never know whether it was "right" or "wrong", or maybe there was no right or wrong answer. I feel so conflicted on making my choice for something "better". It might not even end up being anything, but I took the risk and gave up what I had. In the future, I guess I'll see whether or not it was worth it. But, I believe that whichever way I went would leave regrets in not choosing the other path. Go with what your heart tells you, and don't look back. Once you make your choice, what you've left behind is in the past and you just have to live with that choice. As I'm typing this, the words are more for myself than anything else. The past can't change, but you can change the future you make it. Life is too short to dwell on regrets. Of course, we all make mistakes sometimes, but we can learn and see how the mistake might just be a blessing in disguise. Although I just said we all make mistakes, I believe that there are no mistakes, and our "mistakes" are meant to be, to teach us a lesson or make our lives better. Whether this post makes any sense or not…that's another question.


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AMD Phenom II X4 975 & 840 Review
By ajmatson -
SiSoft Sandra is a diagnostic utility and synthetic benchmarking program. Sandra allows you to view your hardware at a higher level to be more helpful. For this benchmark, I will be running a broad spectrum of tests to gauge the performance of key functions of the CPUs.
Processor Arithmetic
Multi-Core Efficiency
Memory Bandwidth
Memory Latency
Cache and Memory
Power Management Efficiency
Here, the X4 840 was a bit faster than the Athlon II X4 processor. The X4 975 was still the best AMD quad-core.


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On October 3 of last year, FLP! was born. Before transferring over to Hire Jim Essian, The Bottom 126 had a modest following that has made HJE a mild success. Yay? Anyhow, thanks to everyone who's been with me since the beginning, and thanks to those of you who followed the party over to HJE.
Happy Belated One-Year Anniversary to FLP!Published October 12, 2007 Uncategorized 1 Comment
The Bottom 126 Continues on HireJimEssian.com!Published March 12, 2007 Around the MLB , Big Z , Champs or Not You Still Suck , Chicago's Tabloid , Contests With No Prizes , Cubs.com-We Keep Cramming Sunshine up Your Ass , Definitely Used Steroids , ESPN: Get Your Unbiased Sports News Elsewhere , Ex-Cubs , Good Stuff About the Cubs (Rarely Used) , I'll gladly pay you Tuesday for the Chicago Cubs today , Joe Buck Says "Thanks for Getting Me This Job Dad" , Let's Blame Hendry! , McDonough and Donough , Meth is bad South Siders , MLB.com--LOUD IS GOOD! , Other Blogs , Poo Hole , Remembering Dusty , Spring Training , Stupid A-Rod Rumors , Sweet Uncle Lou's Diary , Sweet Uncle Lou's Friday Roundup , Sweet Uncle Lou's Reviews , Terrible Sports "Journalists" , The Bottom 126 , The Front Orifice , The Minor Leagues: Getting 'em used to failure , The Rest of the Coaching Staff , The Sucky Cubs Roster , The Tribune: We Just Keep Polishing Turds , There's Plenty of Blame for Rothschild, Too , USC Alum are Pansies , We can't understand you mang. , Why Piniella Sucks , You're a Trainer! Train! 2 Comments
I think there may be a fair number of you who have "The Bottom 126" tagged who may not have gotten the news that The Bottom 126 (along with the rest of this crazy operation) has moved to Hire Jim Essian! The content at the new domain is going to be virtually identical to the content here, so please update your bookmarks. Oh, and I also tagged this entry with every other tag, just in case you have one of those tagged. Hope to see you at the new site.
Sweet Uncle Lou's Friday Roundup: The "We're Moving" EditionPublished March 9, 2007 Spring Training , Sweet Uncle Lou's Friday Roundup 9 Comments
Okay, you guys. First of all, with all this "Jim Essian" nonsense, I didn't get a chance for a Friday roundup. Instead, you can just go over to Desipio and get the same insulting effect.
…I'm sick of the pimple-faced, arrogant, bedwetting little cocksmoker who owns the "Fire Lou Piniella!" domain (please do NOT give him the pleasure of going to the actual site; I'll save you the trip and tell you it's an idiotic link to Cafe Press with a lot of shitty "Fire Lou!" crap) getting traffic on his site thanks to all of my work (screw you, Kermit). Plus, as Kermit mentioned, you freaks are multiplying like roaches, so it's about damn time Kermit sacked up and got his own domain.
With that said, we're taking this operation over to Hire Jim Essian! TJBrown deserves mounds and mounds and mounds of praise for coming up with idea for the domain. Guess what? He won't get it from me. But Kermit told me to mention how much he appreciates not only TJ's idea, but all of you idiots who keep coming over here and reading, making the new domain a worthwhile enterprise.
A few things about the new site:
- All of the old posts from this site have been transferred over there, so you can go ahead and update your bookmarks to the new site.
- I will still be contributing at the same frequency I was over here. Kermit extended my contract, so I'm making the move. The regular features, such as the Bottom 126, will continue over there.
- We're in negotiations with Jim Essian, so hopefully we will have three contributors at the new place.
- TJ's idea is particularly great, because we can adapt with the asshole who replaces me without having to get a new domain. As long as Essian doesn't die.
- Kermit will try to figure out a way to get this site to redirect to the new one, but if he can't (and, since he's a retard, he probably won't be able to), he wants me to beg you to come over to the new site. So, here goes. I will piss on your toothbrush if you don't come to the new site.
don't hope to see you over there.
-Sweet Uncle Lou
Name That Blog!Published March 9, 2007 Contests With No Prizes 41 Comments
Thanks to you fine folks, we're starting to get a little bit of traffic at Fire Lou Piniella! What this means is that we should probably pursue our own domain name. Here is the problem. Both fireloupiniella.com and fireloupiniella.net are currently registered, and the owners of both sites don't look to be giving them up anytime soon, even though the sites are pretty much profiting off this site. Don't go look at them. Just trust me. I've tried all kinds of combinations, including firelou.com, among others. I don't particularly want to have annoying dashes like fire-lou-piniella.com, nor do I want something too long like theofficialfireloupiniella.com (although I might change my mind on that one). Hell, even the misspelled fireloupinella.com is taken.
Here's what I was thinking. Since you guys are the ones who have to read my nonsense, and since you are the ones who've kept me inspired to keep the blog updated, can you guys and gals help me come up with a new domain name?
Since I did this (poorly) with Dusty Baker, and since I'll most likely continue to do this long after Lou is gone, I've been trying to brainstorm some type of generic domain, such as firethecubscoach.com. But, frankly, that sort of sucks.
So, I propose a "Name That Blog!" contest. The prize is nothing but the satisfaction of a job well done. So, you really have no incentive to do help, other than the fact that you might be tired of typing in the currently lengthy domain address. If you have an idea, let's hear it in the comments section.
#76: Steve "A Bird in the Hand is Worth Two in the" BuechelePublished March 9, 2007 The Bottom 126 12 Comments
To be fair, Steve Buechele probably wasn't as bad as you remember him. But to quote the great Walter Sobchak, "Fair? Fair? Who gives a shit about fair?" Find me 10 Cubs fans who watched the team in the early 90s, and I guarantee 9 of them will cringe when the hear the name "Steve Buechele." You just cringed, didn't you?
Steve Buechele? Or Chick Gandil from Eight Men Out?
Buechele was the Cubs' regular third baseman after coming over from Pittsburgh in 1992 in a trade which sent Danny Jackson to the Pirates. Buechele played badly enough that, by 1995, he was released by the Cubs in favor of Todd Zeile. I think that's the dictionary definition of a "lateral move."
A good portion of Buchele's Cub career was spent walking from third base to the plate, taking three strikes, and walking back to third. The rest of his time was spent trying to return the ball to opposing batters with his foot. I'll give him
credit extra hate for having a bit of a Joey Gladstone thing going for him.
Cut it out, Steve. Cut. It. Out.
Low Point: From Buechele's Wikipedia page, "the 25 times he was hit by a pitch is the 13th highest in the Rangers' franchise history and his 73 grounded into double plays is the 14th highest." They then point out that he's eligible for the Texas Rangers' Hall of Fame. Nice juxtaposition.
Did You Know? Buechele was one of the hosts and coaches for the Texas Rangers 2006 Media Spring Training. I'm not sure why media needs Spring Training, although I might hire Buechele to tell Gordon Wittenmyer to "take it down a notch."
Sweet Uncle Lou's Spring Training Diary: March 8, 2007Published March 8, 2007 Spring Training , Sweet Uncle Lou's Diary 9 Comments
We won again. Yay. But our pitching sucks. Boo. But Soriano hit a leadoff homer. Yay. But he high-fives like a homo. Boo.
"Don't you guys still do the ass-patting thing over here?"
Honestly, if the pitching is going to be this crappy, I'd rather take an extra bat north than a 12th pitcher. I don't mean a hitter. I mean a wooden bat. And not even a game bat. The one that Trammell uses to hit grounders to Ramirez (or, as Trammell and I call him, "Dorn").
Speaking of pitching, Miller might be my fifth starter when the dust settles. Why? Did you see Prior pitch the other day? That kid is about as tough as an $80 steak, and as Mike Krukow points out, it's time to stop putting baby powder on his candy ass. It's time to put up or shut up, Golden Boy.
I hate walks. Hate 'em. It's called "hitting," not "walking," dude. Nah, I'm just fucking with you. You should have seen the look on your face, though. I do hate walks, but I hate when our pitchers issue them, not when our batters take them. You know who else hates them? Zambrano. So, watch out, walks. If you see me and Big Z walking toward you on the street, you'd better just cross your ass over to the other side, put your head down, and just keep on movin'.
Mr. Fancy Pants Sissy Boy wrote an article about Miller being the 5th starter over at Desipio. If you're not sick of all the bullshit he shovels around here, you might consider going over there to read it.
Well, I have to get going. I want to get a good seat in the dugout so I can watch Maddux picking his nose with reckless abandon throughout the whole game. Didn't that guy ever learn there are cameras pointed at those dugouts?
-Sweet Uncle Lou
#77: Darren "and Stimpy" LewisPublished March 8, 2007 The Bottom 126 2 Comments
If I were ever granted an interview with Darren Lewis, and I was only allowed one question, my question would be, "What was the whole thing with the lips?" While at bat, Darren Lewis looked like someone had just smeared peanut butter all over his gums. Maybe it was a ploy to distract us from the fact that he wasn't going to make any attempt to actually hit the ball.
Seriously, does that smell like feta cheese to you?
Darren Lewis was a bad player on an atrocious 2002 Cubs team. If you can stomach it, click here and just take a slack-jawed gander at that roster. Wow. Not a lot to like there.
Lewis was a year ahead of his time. If anyone was a "Dusty Baker guy," it was Lewis, with his lack of baseball talent, his reputation as a "speedy" guy, and his ability to play in day games. Unfortunately for Lewis, he joined the Cubs a year before Baker did. Unfortunately for Cubs fans, Lewis joined the Cubs at all.
Low Point: The last at-bat of a Major League player's career has always fascinated me. Everyone hopes to go out on a walk-off, World Series-winning home run. What would be the exact opposite of that fairy tale ending? That would be the Darren Lewis ending. In his last at-bat in the Major Leagues, Lewis popped out on a bunt attempt. Lewis was traded the next day to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Chad Hermansen. Instead of going to the Pirates, Lewis retired. Yes, Pirates, playing for your team is a fate worse than baseball death. Not with a bang, but a whimper, eh, Darren?
Did You Know? Dusty Baker is such a fan of Lewis, that he named his son after him. His son Darren. But then, Dusty Baker is an idiot.


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Chapter 38: Can I Take You Out Tonight
There was no practice for Avant Groove on Saturdays so Dom was able to sleep in, which was a rare and welcome treat. She was dreaming about Terry feeding her strawberries dipped in chocolate. He had just taken one and traced a line of sweetness down to her chest and was following the trial with his tongue when the phone rang and startled Dom awake.
She cursed her luck and whoever was calling at…Eight Thirty-five in the fuckin' morning. She grabbed the phone in stranglehold and snapped, "Hello?!"
"Hi," the voice said nervously. "Can I speak to Dominique?"
"Who is this?" Dom was about to let the caller have a piece of her mind when he said…
"This is Terry."
"Oh. Hi." Dom said, thankful he couldn't see the crimson flush on her face.
"Sorry for calling so early, "Terry said. "I just wanted to ask you something"
"And this couldn't wait until later today?" Dom asked, trying to keep her tone even.
"Well, I was already up and I didn't want to wait." Terry explained. "And I'm sorry for doing this at the last minute…"
"Terry, what is it?"
"Would you like to go to the movies with me tonight?" Dom was caught completely off guard and rendered speechless.
"You know, an answer would be good right about now," Terry quipped.
"Oh, yeah, yes, I'd love to go with you." Dom answered. She could hear the smile in his voice as he said he'd be over to pick her up at 5:00.
"I'll be ready, then. By the way, why did you call so early?"
"If I didn't do it now, I probably would've lost my nerve."
"You actually were scared I was gonna say no?"
"Well, you never know…"
"Believe me, you never have to worry about that. I love spending time with you."
"I'm very glad to hear that," Terry said.
"Good. Can I go back to sleep now?"
"Sure. Sorry. See you later."
Dom nodded, though he couldn't see the gesture and hung up the phone. She went back to sleep, but couldn't get back to that chocolate-strawberry dream though.
(c)2014 Courtney & W.L. Sherrod


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Make Your Razor Blades Last Longer
Those darn disposable razors cartridges. So expensive and it seems they go bad so quick. Reader J has a great tip frugal tip to help extend the life of our disposable razor cartridges:
"If you use a manual razor to shave in the morning (Gillette Fusion, in my case), dry the razor after use. I didn't want to suggest it until I tried it myself…but it works. After 6 months, I've only replaced the razor cartridge once. The trick is to rinse it well, and spend 20 seconds or so holding the towel firmly against the blades. This takes moisture away from the steel blades, and helps prevent rust, which is why razor blades go dull (mostly).
Maybe a truly minor thing, but as the cost of everything rises, it can't hurt to tell others. Like I said, I've been testing this myself for the last 6 months, and I thought it best not to say anything until I had tried it."
Thanks, J. Great tip. I dug up a chicagotribune.com article that agrees with you. I'll begin making a conscious effort to do this.
More Free and (Almost) Free Razors
In the past I've shared some Free Razor Sample Links. Well, I searched the internet once again and here are the latest freebies (or almost free). Remember to sign up using email addresses (if required) you don't mind getting spammed.
- Free Schick Quattro Titanium
- Walgreens: Free Schick Quattro Razors and Wrigley's Gum
- Cheap or Free Bic Soleil Razors at Walgreens
Got any other frugal shaving tips? Let me hear them in the comments below.


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Our football match prediction:
Real Madrid will be looking to extend their winning run to nine games in La Liga when they take on Rayo Vallecano at Estadio del Rayo Vallecano on Saturday evening. Los Blancos are just one point behind league leaders Barcelona, meaning that they face yet another must-win situation in the local derby against Rayo. Los Vallecanos were on the verge of beating Malaga at Estadio La Rosaleda on Wednesday evening, but los Boquerones eventually scored a late equalizer from a set piece. Paco Jemez's men moved one step closer to securing the top flight survival, but they can't afford any complacency in the upcoming league games. Anyhow, the hosts will have a big fish to fry in Saturday's clash against Real Madrid and given that Zinedine Zidane's troops have been impressive in the national championship of late and, taking everything into account, we predict that the visitors will pick up all three points from Saturday's football game.
Highlighted Player (Isco):
Isco is a Spanish midfielder who was born on 21 April, 1992. The attacking midfielder is capable of playing as a central midfielder as well and he is well known for his brilliant passing. Isco played for Malaga from 2011 to 2013 and he made it to the Champions League quarter-finals with los Boquerones in the 2012/2013 season. In the summer of 2013 he signed a deal with Real Madrid and it has to be noted that he scored eight goals in 32 league appearances for the capital club. Isco won two Champions League trophies with Real Madrid (2013/2014, 2015/2016) and he clinched two UEFA Super Cup trophies (2014, 2016) with the club as well. Speaking of his individual careers, the Real Madrid midfielder was named La Liga Breakthrough Player in 2012. Isco represented Spain U21 at the 2013 European Championship finals and it has to be noted that La Roja won the trophy at the tournament in Israel. Spain defeated Italy in the title game.
Highlighted Team (Real Madrid):
Real Madrid are a Spanish football club based in Madrid. Real Madrid participate in La Liga (Primera Division) and they have won 32 domestic titles. On the other hand, los Blancos have won 11 European Cup titles and that is the main reason why they are considered the biggest football club in the world. Real Madrid play their home matches at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu and the capacity of the stadium is 84,454. Cristiano Ronaldo is the club's most successful footballer in the 21st century and the Portuguese superstar has won two Golden Ball awards. The likes of Alfredo Di Stefano, Zinedine Zidane, Raul Gonzalez Blanco, David Beckham and Iker Casillas are star players who were part of the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu outfit in the past. Real Madrid's bitterest rivals are Barcelona, but the rivalry between local rivals Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid is big as well. Real Madrid's home kit is white and, as a result, the team's nickname is los Blancos (the Whites).


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At some point reality always hits, and the truth is that Florida are a much better team than Dayton. The final score of 62-52 might not suggest that there's such a huge difference between the teams, but there wasn't a single person watching Scottie Wilbekin go off and thinking that the Flyers were somehow robbed of a place in the Final Four. More
This group that has done so well for Florida this season and in the past isn't unfamiliar with being in the final eight of College Basketball. The 79-68 win over UCLA? Nothing but routine, mostly thanks to a big shooting night from Michael Frazier. But this time, the expectations from everyone are a lot higher. More