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Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Percy's Hole
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The Dive site Percy's Hole is an inshore rocky reef in the Rooi-els area on the east side of False Bay, near Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa.
This one of the best known and most interesting sites on the east side of False Bay. It is topographically varied and has a high biodiversity. The site is usually dived from the shore and the entry points are well protected though require some effort to reach from the road.
18km South of Gordon's Bay, on the headland just to the north of the beach at Rooi-els.
This is not in a Marine Protected Area. A permit is not required.
No-one seems to know who Percy is or was, and why this site should be named "Percy's Hole", but it has been known by this name since before 1983.
The bottom is generally from 14m to 20m, unless you swim way out where 23m can be found on the sand. The subtidal shoreline is unusually steep, and depths of over 10m are very close to the water's edge. This site is probably the place in False Bay where the 20m contour is closest to the shore. A depth of 14m can be found within about 30m of one of the entry points, and within 10m horizontal distance of the nearest shore.
Visibility is not usually very good. 3 to 5m is fairly common, but occasionally 10m+ has been reported. Good visibility is sometimes associated with cold water and often with long periods of offshore wind (South easterly) and low westerly component to the swell, but is not predictable with any certainty.
General layout The entry point is in the small gully to the left of the main gully, running inshore of, and parallel to, the two ridges. There is a stepped wall on the outside of the outer ridge, which is a good site for a night dive.
The gully drops down to 14m depth between the heads. There is a stepped wall (2 levels) with an overhang at the bottom to the south, and extensive rocky reefs to the north, with a swim-through inshore of the exposed rock pinnacles (Seal Rocks). To seaward of seal rock there are high reefs, and to the north of these the bottom slopes down to a sand bottom at 23m.
North east side of entry gully, sharp right: The mouth of the gully drops to 14m. There are some big boulders lying on the bottom and a tall narrow outcrop with kelp on top. The shoreline wall to the north has quite a deep overhang and runs approximately east magnetic until it forms a strait between Seal Rock reef and the shore. It gets shallower until a huge boulder almost blocks the gully, close to where the bigger Seal Rock breaks the surface. Under this is the tunnel (swim-through) in a deep part of the gully. It has a nearly level bottom covered with small water-rounded boulders, and vertical access at the south end and in the middle. The north end access is stepped down into the tunnel by about a metre.
Beyond the tunnel the strait widens and is partly blocked by some large outcrops and boulders. The Seal Rock reef continues parallel to the shoreline for some way then tapers down. Beyond this, to seaward, the bottom flattens out and becomes a gently sloping pebble/gravel bed, ending at sand, This reef comprises large sandstone outcrops, and has deep overhangs along part of its length at the bottomof the north-eastern face. One overhang extends about two metres under the rock with a maximum height of about a metre, and is several metres long.
Far north-east: The shoreline of the north east of the north cove includes a small cave at the end of one of the deep gullies that indent the shoreline in this area. The gully bottom is at about 9m, with small to medium rounded boulders on the bottom, then steps up vertically to about 5m depth at the mouth of the cave.
The cave is about 7m wide at the mouth, and the roof is arched and extends to slightly above sea level at most tides. The cave is straight and approximately semi-elliptical in plan, extending roughly 20m into the rock in line with the gully. The floor slopes gently up and the roof down to the back. There are a few large boulders and a lot of small ones on the floor, but the entrance is at all times at least partly visible from the back and would be classed as a cavern for diving. There is a fairly deep horizontal crevice at the base of the north side which is sometimes occupied by large numbers of White seacatfish.
Straight out from gully, and a bit to the right: From the gully mouth straight out there are low rocky outcrops. About 30m out on bearing 030° magnetic there is the start of a high broken ridge of rock tending 355° true for 60m with gaps, overhangs etc. The outcrops are of moderate and variable height.
This reef appears to be a continuation of the ridge to the north east of the gulley above sea level. The top of this ridge gets slowly deeper further out before ending quite suddenly. The far part of the reef is fairly low, followed by a high pinnacle and dropoff to seaward, and borders on course pebble gravel with occasional small boulders. (This is also the end of the reef described in the previous section).
To the south west of this is a low area with sand and pebble bottom and occasional low rock outcrops that starts quite close inshore, about 45m to seaward of the ridge in front of the entry gully, and extends to magnetic north as far as the edge of the reef. Much of this sandy area is in line with the entry gully, and may well be an underwater extension of the same topographical feature, formed during the last ice age when the whole of False Bay was above sea level.
The far end of the ridge then tends about 087° magnetic for about 60m and rises from a pebble bottom at about 18m to the top at about 12m. The wall is very sheer in places, with long deep overhangs at the bottom. The shoreward end is shallower and the ridge tapers down to meet the bottom which shelves up more gradually. The seal rock reef is inshore of this area.
South west side of gully, sharp left: The depth is about 12m at the base of the shore wall which is to the left of the gully (south west). The wall is in two sections, The deeper section is from the bottom at about 12m to about 6m, where it shelves shoreward to the ridge which breaks the surface to the south west of the gully mouth. The deeper section of the wall is undercut quite deeply but with not much headroom, and the bottom is sandy near the wall.
Geology: Ordovician Sandstones of the Table Mountain group, probably Peninsula formation (uniformly light grey, medium to coarse grained, well bedded quartzitic sandstone. Strike is roughly north east, and dip about 25° south east.
The site is exposed to south west swell. Long period swell will result in poor visibility and a fairly rough entry and exit. The site is usually at its best during or after south easterly wind in summer, but there are also occasional opportunities in winter when there has been a spell of calm weather with no big storms in the South Atlantic.
This is an area which sometimes has cold water upwellings after the south east wind, and occasionally these upwellings bring clear cold water and excellent diving.
Keep a lookout for times when the swell forecast is short period and low, or is not from the south west. Do not worry about south easterly winds, as this site is very well protected from them, and is divable when the wind is almost too strong to stand at the parking area. If you dive in these conditions, avoid sufacing more than 50m or so offshore, as the wind may then make a surface swim back to the guully uncomfortable and strenuous.
Winter storms may bring in broken kelp to cover the bottom below the walls, and the visibility is then likely to be poor due to suspended organic matter.
A combination of a high tide with moderate south west swell can make conditions tricky for exits at the gully when waves can break over the ridge from the south west and cause a rip current to flow out through the gullies and heads which can be difficult to swim in against. In these conditions consider alternative exit points or move in along the bottom, pulling yourself along the rocks and kelp.
Paved parking bay on seaward side of the road (R44). Sometimes crowded in the Kreef (Rock lobster) season but usually adequate.
Get in[edit]
Shore or boat: Dives can be done from a boat from Rooi-Els, Gordon's Bay or Hangklip, but unless you can arrange to launch at Rooi-Els it is a long ride.
Access to the slipway at Rooi-els is limited to local ratepayers, and the slip is very small and the water shallow, so it is not often used for diving.
For this reason dives at Percy's are mostly done from shore entry, as the shore access is quite good, though quite a long walk and the path is rough, steep in places and may be slippery when wet.
How to get there by road: Parking is on the seaward side of the road from Gordon's Bay (R44 - Faure Marine Drive) on a paved parking bay at S34°17.404' E018°49.398'.
Paths on site: Walk down the path that goes to the right from the north end of the parking area (see map) then turns left at the grassy patch (see middle foregound of photo), then turns right again towards the gully. This part of the path may be a bit obscured by bush, but it runs parallel to the rocky ridges which slope down to the gully. The middle part of this section of the path is often muddy due to springs, and it becomes rocky lower down.
The path down to the gully is in the middle of this view, taken just below the right hand cross, which has no known connection with the site name. The path is almost always muddy and after rains there may be a small stream running under the bush. The path is slippery and frogs may be seen.
Entry and exit point Entry and exit is in a shallow branch of the gully to the south of the main inlet. This entry point is quite well protected from waves and is accessible when the swell is reasonably low. If inaccessible, visibility will be poor, and it will not be worth diving. The gully may be safe for entry and exit even if there is a significant amount of white water at the mouth, as the side gullies and kelp dissipate a lot of the power of the waves. (See note under "Conditions"). Swim out to the gap between the rocks at the gully mouth and descend to 14m in the centre.
Alternative entry and exit points: There is also a north entry area with a fairly steep but less muddy climb, which starts at the road sign for a sharp curve slightly north of the parking area. This path leads down to a sloping rock at the south of the little cove at the bend in the road, just north of the seal rock reef.
The dip of the strata is quite steep here, and it can be a little tricky when getting out to avoid slipping on the wet rock. Barnacles help with grip but are unfriendly to dive suits and bare skin. The path is also steep enough to need the use of hands at one point, but there are adequate handholds so this is not a big problem. Conditions will vary depending on tide and swell.
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Marine life[edit]
The marine life is varied and abundant, There is a variety of soft corals, colonial ascidians and sponges here that are not easily found on this side of False Bay.
This is a popular area for ring netting of West coast rock lobster in season, and at most times of the year they are fairly common. There are hardly any abalone left, but the closely related "Venus ear" or "Siffie" can be found amongst the red bait pods in the shallows.
An unusually large variety of nudibranchs may be found here if you have a sharp eye, lots of luck and time to search. Some of them, such as the Giraffe-spot nudibranch, are tiny and hard to see, while others such as the Orange dorid, which live on an encrusting sponge of the same colour, are incredibly well camouflaged. In compenstion, there are bigger brightly coloured species such as the Gas flame and Ink-spot nudibranchs which are both larger and usually contrast strongly with the background, making them easy to see. The silver tipped nudibranch is also easy to find, simply because there are so many of them.
This site provides a habitat range which is uncommon in sites accessible from the shore, and there are large areas of shallow water species, dominated by the large solitary ascidian known as "Red-bait", which in turn provides a highly rugose habitat sheltering and providing a substrate for a large range of smaller invertebrates.
In deeper water the red-bait is less common, and the reefs themselves are complex and have highly structured surfaces, with large and small crevices and profiles ranging from relatively flat to very rugged, also encouraging a wide variety of benthic invertebrates. As a result, this site has a variety of gorgonian sea fans, soft corals, noble corals, false corals and other bryozoans and cnidarians. There are also a fine variety of sponges and colonial ascidians.
Fish and other vertebrates
Fish are not specially plentiful, but a fair variety have been seen, including a few which are seldom seen so far south.
The doublesash butterfly fish is a south coast endemic species. False Bay is the extreme western part of their range, but there is a reasonable chance of spotting them at this site, particularly if the water is not too cold. Unfortunately that means they are usually seen when visibility is poor, but they are not particularly shy, and do not usually go very far when startled, so you have a good chance of observing them for a while. Often seen in pairs, or small groups, but more commonly alone.
The Koester is also an endemic south coast species and seldom seen in this area. It is one of the rock cods, and those seen here have been juveniles,
Strepies are one of the more common species, and are almost always seen in fairly large shoals. Their behaviour is typical of schooling fish, in that their movements are remarkably well co-ordinated.
Other fish seen here include shoals of Maasbanker, Hottentot seabream, Jutjaw and a few Roman and Galjoen. The area is not protected from fishing, and the recreational fishermen have taken their toll.
Shark species are mostly small puffadder shy sharks and pyjama catsharks, but bigger sharks have occasionally been seen.
South African fur seals are frequently seen here, but usually in small numbers, and Southern Right whales occasionally pass by further offshore.
This is a very good site for photography of invertebrates, and a number of sightings of rare organisms have been made here. Visibility is seldom very good, so Macro equipment or an external flash is recommended. Wide angle can also work if you are lucky enough to have good visibility.
These routes are shown on the map.
Stay safe[edit]
Shore access requires a walk down a muddy and slippery path and some scrambling over rocks. Surge may be strong in the gullies and swim-through. At high tide there may be a rip current flowing out through the heads. This can be overcome quite easily by pulling yourself along the bottom. If you dive during a strong south easterly wind, avoid swimming back on the surface, as the wind will hinder your progress, and could blow you offshore.
There may be broken glass or other garbage on the path; use footwear.
There are baboons at Rooi-els. There have been no reports of them troubling divers at Percy's Hole, but take the usual precautions and don't leave food in sight, or car doors unlocked or windows open.
No special skills are required. The site is suitable for novice divers and some areas are good snorkelling for those who can go deep enough.
Moderate fitness and agility is required for shore dives.
This is a good site for night dives as they can be done close inshore along the wall, though the climb back up the path may be tricky in the dark.
A light is useful for illuminating under overhangs and restoring true colour. A compass is convenient for keeping track of where you are. Hard soled booties or some other form of shoe are strongly recommended for the walk to and from the gully. Your footwear will get muddy.
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Microsoft Puts Windows 8 Up for Another Round of Show and Tell
Jun 1, 2012 11:48 AM PT
Microsoft on Thursday unveiled the latest version of its Windows 8 Release Preview in 14 languages.
This is the second preview release of the OS. The first, called -- appropriately -- "Windows 8 Consumer Preview," was released in February.
The newer release includes new apps; improvements to existing apps such as Mail, Photos and People that were released in February; and tens of thousands of refinements, Microsoft claims.
Microsoft will continue refining the product before it's released to manufacturing (RTM), which comes later this year.
"There will likely be a huge number of fixes after this latest drop because most of the applications that will run on the platform, and virtually all of the hardware that will release with it, don't exist yet," Rob Enderle, principal analyst at the Enderle Group, told TechNewsWorld.
"I think they're working very hard to manage expectations," said Michael Cherry, senior analyst at Directions on Microsoft.
Microsoft representative Tara Gremillon pointed TechNewsWorld to the company's blog posts on the release when approached for further comment.
Getting Better All the Time
Improvements in the latest release of Windows 8 include increased personalization options for the Start screen, better multimonitor support, improvements in the way people can find and download apps through the Windows Store, and new features for family safety.
The latest version of Internet Explorer 10, which is included in Windows 8, is as fast and fluid as any app, Microsoft claims, and has been optimized for touch. New capabilities such as flip ahead make IE 10 more intuitive. The browser integrates a touch-friendly and power-optimized version of Adobe Flash Player.
Microsoft will continue refining Windows 8 even in the RTM phase and will issue them as updates.
Outrage Over Do Not Track
IE 10 also includes a Do-Not-Track feature that will be turned on by default.
This has drawn fire from the Association of National Advisers, which complains that the feature will increase the cost of online advertising and deprive consumers of choice.
"The Microsoft approach assumes they know what consumers want, and we know from the fact that millions of people have come to our online behavioral advertising website and most don't opt out, that this type of assumption built into this new proposal is misguided," Dan Jaffe, group executive vice president of government relations at the Association of National Advertisers (ANA), told TechNewsWorld.
However, some consumers have previously made it clear they don't want to be tracked online. The issue has motivated the Federal Trade Commission to issue a privacy report in December 2010 suggesting the implementation of a do-not-track mechanism. In March this year, the FTC issued its final report on protecting consumer privacy. It said it would work with browser vendors, the World Wide Web Consortium and the Digital Advertising Alliance on completing the implementation of a do-not-track system.
Twitter has also adopted the do-not-track option.
Playing With Window 8 Release Preview
Consumers who want to download and install the latest Windows 8 preview should be at least a little tech-savvy, as it's pre-release software, Microsoft warned. The company doesn't offer tech support for pre-release software.
Users' PCs could crash and they could lose important files when they install Win 8 Release Preview, and Microsoft says they shouldn't use the OS on their primary home or business PC.
Read the Windows 8 Release Preview FAQ here before downloading and installing the OS.
Microsoft hasn't said when exactly a final version of Windows 8 will be available for purchase, but on Friday it announced that consumers who purchase an eligible Windows 7 PC may upgrade to Win 8 Pro for about US$15 until the end of February 2013.
Changes and Other Issues
Microsoft claims that its Windows 8 Release Preview incorporates tens of thousands of changes.
"Windows is a massive product, and the team working on it is equally massive, resulting in lots of changes as it comes to market," Enderle said. "Tens of thousands of changes wouldn't be unusual."
Although it looks as if Microsoft has issued two pre-releases of Windows 8, this is actually the result of its renaming its release process, Directions on Microsoft's Cherry told TechNewsWorld.
"The way I look at this, the first release of Windows 8 was called a developer preview," Cherry explained. "In the old terminology, we'd probably have called that an 'alpha.' Then they released a consumer preview, and we would've called it a 'beta'. Now they're at the release candidate stage."


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Police union: Let's get a deal done to avoid costly arbitration
Police union: Let's get a deal done to avoid costly arbitration
NORTH PROVIDENCE - The head of the union that represents local police officers is calling on Mayor Charles Lombardi to start "negotiating in good faith" to finally get a new contract done and avoid a costly legal battle.
"We always do what's right for the town and its taxpayers, but we need to be treated with respect and fairness," said David Drezek, president of the North Providence Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 13. "The mayor is not being fair in negotiations."
Lombardi is rejecting the notion that his administration hasn't been above board in contract talks, saying it is police union leaders who have been the biggest stumbling block to getting a new contract signed.
The mayor said he has not only been fair with police union negotiators, but he now believes he was being too generous with his last contract offer, which was rejected by the union.
"It was a mistake what I offered them," he said. "We offered them a 10.5 percent raise for a seven-year deal, with 4 percent in the first year. I made a mistake with that."
Drezek is calling for a swift resolution to a months-long stalemate in contract talks to avoid a costly arbitration process and get the men and women in the department the contract they deserve. The FOP Lodge 13 has been working without a contract since 2009, he said. Drezek said going to arbitration, where each side will spend nearly $100,000 on the process, is not the way to go. "Nobody wins in arbitration," he said. "It will only be a one-year deal and we'll be right back here again."
With no progress on negotiations, Lombardi has called an impasse, said Drezek, prompting the appointment of an arbitrator, but he still believes a new deal can be struck before the arbitration process gets going.
Lombardi took offense to Drezek's suggestion that he might be to blame if the town spends $100,000 on an arbitration case.
"What is this, legalized extortion? A shakedown? A threat to taxpayers?" he asked. "I will not be backed against the wall at the cost of the taxpayers. He can forget about that."
Lombardi said he's especially angry about being blamed for the stalled contract talks because of how far he's gone to protect members of the Police Department.
"I don't know what else I can do for these guys," he said. "I shored up their pensions for life with the Google money. We fought our heart out to make sure their future was secure. Their pensions are at 95 percent, and that's because of Charlie Lombardi."
The fact that union leaders are using the pension fund's improved status to now push for higher pay is an "insult" to taxpayers, said Lombardi.
Drezek said he respects Lombardi, and union members are thankful for what he did to lobby for using some of the department's winnings from a Google settlement last year to fix the police pension fund, but no one should forget that it was the "hard work by the men and women of this department who got the town that money" in the first place.
Drezek said he lives in town and understands the issue of contract negotiations both from a union member and taxpayer perspective. This is about getting police officers the reasonable pay they deserve after years without any raises, he said.
But Lombardi said the average taxpayer doesn't care that police officers have gone four years without a raise. Many have told him they want to see them go three years more, he said.
Drezek contends that police officers have been giving for years. They previously gave back five positions to the town, for a savings of $500,000, and another $209,000 to help with the 2009 financial crisis. The FOP is the only organization in town to "sponsor every youth team," with members spending $5,000 of their own money on town youth each year, he said.
"We're not just takers, we're givers," he said. "We're always giving."
Let's get a deal done
I find it appalling what we as a Town are doing to the brave men and women who patrol our streets, neighborhoods and protect our citizens from the influx of criminals from neighboring cities. The time has come Mr. Mayor to pay these folks what they deserve and have earned. The majority of people only know of the police when they receive a ticket for a motor vehicle incident; what they fail to realize is the hard work and dedication that the police offer this town that goes unpublished in the local media. The job that they perform on a daily basis should be rewarded and praised for they are the people who wake up every day to protect you and I from the criminal element. It's time to do what's right Mr. Mayor.
Does Anyone Know That the Taxpayers are Broke?
It's the economy, it stinks, everyone that works outside of public unions knows that (to bad the unions don't understand that), we have been working harder for less for years.
What is fair has to be related to the taxpayers that live in this town. On the Google money, it's the taxpayers that paid for the police that were assigned to that project. The police work for the taxpayers, not for the union.
The Mayor is correct in pushing back on all union contracts that have any increases, we the town on NP do NOT have the money to give public union groups raises or more benefits while we are struggling to make ends meet. The Mayor is doing what is right for the 30K people that live in this town vs. public union workers (police, fire, teachers) that want more no matter what our economic condition is.
The future of N. Prov...
Police, Fire, Teachers - is that not the future of N. Prov? To attract new businesses to the area we need highly educated students (teachers can help with that if they're well paid), we need safety (the police and fire dept. can help with that, but they also should be given a fair wage) I realize time are tough and we're all struggling to make ends meet, but we need to invest in our future as well. The Mayor claims to have a surplus, so let's spend it wisely to attract new residents and businesses.
Where does it all go?
Let me get this straight, there are 30,000 residents in NP. The average tax bill is $4,000.00 per year. That equates to $120,000,000 – not including businesses. So where is the money going. We know it's not going to Police, Fire, or Teachers. We also know it's not going to fix the roads. I think it's time for some transparency from town hall or it's time for new leadership at town hall.
Google money?
If I recall correctly the google settlement was 60 million and the Mayor spent ~20 million to sure up a fund that the town decimated. Where is the remainder of the google money? Perhaps that should be spent on the Police department to ensure they are the best equipped and most technologically advanced department in the state. Imagine those headlines Mr. Lobardi. Instead of constantly fighting with the Police department try working with them for the betterment of the town.
Working Class Stiff
The police department has purchased a whole new fleet of vehicles and is developing a new substation (with two new officers) at Notte Park. Also in the works is an application for all new equipment and computer system. Those headlines have been written.
Police Union
As a taxpayer I sit hear and take in the numbers. Let's see that would equate to 1.5 % per year raise. Mayor just so you know,the 4% the first year still adds up to 1.5% per year over 7 years. Now I know how Mayor Lombardi made his fortune. On the backs of his employees at Luxury Cleaners. He also promotes himself again stating the the NP Police pension is fully funded because of Charlie Lombardi. I don't think so. I am sure Sen. Jack Reed along with Sen. Whitehouse and Congressman Cicciline and Langevin would like to know that Mayor Lombardi is taking all of the credit for getting the pension deal done. The only people that should get credit are the NP Police Detectives that worked the case. Without them no Google money. Without the Google money the Mayor would still be underfunding the pension as he has in the past. He now has an extra $800,000 for his budget now that he doesn't have to be on the makeup for the underfunded pension. If he was so worried about the taxpayer as he claims he would use those funds to offer a larger auto tax exemption reducing your auto tax. But NO he will continue to tax the people of NP and they will be in this proverbial trance because he continues to fight every union costing the taxpayer thousands in legal bills. I also like how he promotes himself with words like "extortion" "shakedown" "threat to the taxpayer" what is this GoodFellas. Here's a Mayor that has been shaking down the taxpayer since he took office. This year alone he raised your taxes .14 per thousand. Not a lot of money but he did tell the people of NP that he was cutting jobs had a 2 million dollar surplus and the bond rating had improved. Why raise taxes ? It also appears the members of the Dept. gave him some concessions at one point. With the way the has been promoting himself for the last two years on talk show radio and many other media outlets the town should have a 5 million dollar surplus. The police union has had much patience with the Mayor and has given much back to the community. This Mayor is elected to negotiate a fair contract with the Union,that is his job. The contract also has to be fair to the taxpayers. It's unfortunate that a arbitrator will decide the fate of the Town and the Town will have to pay 100k in legal bills for this arbitration that could go either way. Remember 2009 is settled first then they come back to settle each year without a contract. This should have been settled in 2009 it has now gone to far. The Mayor is to blame if the costs are excessive. The only person benefiting this arbitration is the Towns labor attorney.
Google Money
Ethan - thank you for the clarification. However, that is such an insignificant amount of money from 40 Million. Where is the rest - Why doesn't the police department have the latest in technology to fight crime ( as was the intention of the funds in the first place ) Police officers using their own cell phones for police business, what the hell? That would not happen in the private sector and should not happen in a town with 40 million dollars being held over the heads of the staff that made it happen. Pathetic.
Like I said, they are writing an application now to get all new equipment. I'm sure there will be many more applications coming. Curious, how is the $40 million being held over their heads?
Google Money
It is my understanding that the department has requested (on numerous occasions) that funds be allocated for equipment to assist in law enforcement only to be told by the Mayors office that "no money will be spent until an agreement is reached" I would equate that to being held over their heads; would you not?
What is going on with this?
Mayor Lombardi, are these accusations true? I know we've gotten new police cars, I've seen them. They look rather futuristic to me so they must be new. Is the town really spending that much money to settle a contract with the police department, if so why has it taken this long and why is it costing the tax payers so much?
No one from the police union
No one from the police union has indicated that to me. I can certainly ask.
Let me start by saying I'm offended by the mayor's comment that police union leaders have been the biggest stumbling block to getting a contract signed. Having been involved in the process and present for just about every meeting I know nothing could be further from the truth. Our contract expired in 2009. After over a year and several certified letters to the mayor requesting we begin to work on a new contract he eventually engaged. That was a whole year wasted when some sort of dialogue could've been initiated. I don't recall any member of the unions negating team ever storming out of the meetings causing not only a disruption but a further delay in the process. As tempted as my fellow union members and I might have been to do just that, we stayed the course because we are determined to successfully negotiate a contract. The Mayor's claims regarding his offer and attempts are flawed. To claim the union is participating in extortion or a shakedown is insulting. To insinuate that we are not interested in helping the town with its financial issues is completely false. Our commitment to the community was evident several years ago, before the town was even in financial crisis, when we offered over $200,000 in concessions. And they were in the form of give backs. And by that I mean nothing in return was promised or expected. It was simply to assist the town. We were the first union to voluntarily start a medical co-payment . We negotiated a global settlement that not only resolved many grievances stemming from contract violations but it also allowed a reduction in the number of police officers thus providing $500,000 in savings annually. That was nearly three years ago. So we are approaching a savings amounting to nearly $2,000,000 yet we are portrayed as not wanting to do our part. Let it be clear, the union did not call an end to current contract negotiations, in fact , our labor specialist pleaded with the mayor to continue dialogue and resolve the issues. So for the mayor to say union leaders are the stumbling block I say this: I'd be willing to return to the table tomorrow and continue negotiations. But it has to be just that a negotiation. Not a ridiculous offer jammed down our throats with the threat of going to the media with our unwillingness to accept it. That's not negotiating.
Missing Dog
Could you please ask where the police K9 is? I haven't seen the SUV around in a while. Everyone I ask doesn't seem to know or want to say. I know he did a lot for the town. Why are we missing something that important to the town's people when the police have all that money?


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Creating a lighter, healthier you is a multi-step process. One of the most important steps, and the main focus of this section, is exercise. Here we explore everything from the benefits of exercise to how much and how often it is necessary to promote weight loss.
Would you be surprised if your doctor told you that pregnant exercise is actually a good idea? If you are pregnant, he or she likely will. The benefits of pregnant exercise are numerous, and affect the health of both the mother, and baby, alike.
Many people have the notion that a pregnant woman must be coddled; that she should go out of her way to "take it easy" and avoid any actions that might be considered strenuous. While it is not recommended that mothers to be go out and run a marathon, the right amount of pregnant exercise can make the birthing process a whole lot easier.
The Benefits
Mothers who exercise during pregnancy gain the normal benefits of exercise, but also experience benefits that are specific to pregnancy.
Pregnant exercise can, in short, make you feel better. Exercise has been shown to help relieve backaches by strengthening muscles and improving posture. It has also been linked to reduced constipation and better sleep at night. If you are a pregnant woman, these outcomes are well worth the workout.
Beyond the immediate effects of pregnant exercise are a few that might not initially come to mind.
Exercising while pregnant increases blood flow to the skin, which helps keep it healthy and free from pregnancy related blemishes and marks. Healthy skin can help pregnant women maintain their radiant glow, while relinquishing the feelings of losing their beauty to pregnancy.
Additionally, women who follow a pregnant exercise routine are better prepared to give birth. Muscles that are exercised regularly preform much better during labor than those that are weak due to inactivity.
What's Safe for Baby?
Before we discuss what kinds of exercises are safe during pregnancy it is important to note that there is no universal pregnant exercise regime. It is important to consult your doctor before beginning any kind of exercise while you are pregnant.
So, just what types of exercises do doctors commonly recommend for pregnant women?
The level of pregnant exercise typically deemed safe is dependent on your pre-pregnancy fitness. Women who exercised frequently prior to becoming pregnant are generally recommended to continue their exercise, but at a toned down pace. For most women, a good rule is to keep your heart rate below 140 beats per minute. About 30 minutes of exercise per day is ideal.
While most exercises are safe to do while pregnant, there are some that are recommended more than others, for safety reasons. Try to avoid high-impact exercise and instead strive for low-impact aerobic workouts.
The general idea is to keep the risk of injury as low as possible. Common components of many pregnant exercise routines are swimming, stationary cycling, brisk walking, and elliptical or step machines.
Remember, your balance and coordination may not be the same as they were prior to pregnancy. Jogging, for example, should only be done by women who utilized it as a part of their pre-pregnancy routine. The balance and coordination required during jogging is often a bit more than inexperienced women can handle safely.
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Thursday, September 23, 2010
Do Whites Age? Lopez de Heredia and Chateau Musar
Ok, so my last post on aging dry white wines was pretty lame - after all those whites barely four and five years old. Big deal? Fine, here's some really old s%$t - a 21 year old Rioja, and a "youthful" 9 year old from Lebanon...
The 1989 Lopez de Heredia Rioja (white) Dark, dark amber amber in the glass...dusty, minerally, on the nose...papaya, dried apricots and fresh lemons in support. Youthful, with crisp citrus and creamy almond - surely the vintage on the label is a typo? Terrific structure, elegant and complex with a terrific finish. Vintages has a few more bottles on line (and for $4 less than I paid) - buy some.
cork. 12% alcohol
Score: 18/20
Price: C$59 (LCBO)
The 2001 Chateau Musar (white) was more yellow gold, visually not showing its age despite nine years in the bottle. But it was more oxidized on the nose, with almonds and melted caramel, buttery. Softer, creamier on the palate with luxurious, spicy (nutmeg) finish - terrific, if only slightly less structured than the Lopez de Heredia above.
cork. 12% alcohol
Score: 17.5/20
Price: C$35 (LCBO)
Wow, what an education - astonishingly good, well-aged, dry whites from Spain and Lebanon - and surprisingly affordable! I'm going to clear some place in the cellar..
(PS - I have to thank Neil for plugging the Lopez de Heredia - if it weren't for him I would never have responded to this recent Vintages offering...cheers, Neil)
6 comments:
- Shea said...
Lopez de Heredia whites are truly brilliant. Where's the post on old white burgundy or dry German riesling?!
- September 30, 2010 12:24 AM
- Joe said...
Hi Shea - I had heard many great things about the Heredia so I guess it was no surprise (it took a while to open up, I was a bit worried at first). The Musar was a pleasant surprise. As for old white Burgs, I have a few Chablis in the cellar but they are '04, '05 ish so I want to give them a few more years (ten seems like a magic number). Ditto for the German rieslings (I have an older Alsace grand cru that may be ready). PS - Vintages actually marked down the Heredia by $4 so I ordered a few more - I wonder what another 5 years will do?
- September 30, 2010 7:27 AM
- Shea said...
The Heredia seem like they could age forever. Over considerable time, though, it may turn into a ball of pure acid. I find some bottles already have a lot of VA.
I think the 10 year rule for Grand Cru Chablis makes sense - they can probably go 15-20 overall.
- October 02, 2010 1:59 AM
- Joe said...
thanks for confirming my suspicion on the Chablis, Shea. I ordered some more Heredia so we'll see how it continues to evolve - CHEERS!
- October 06, 2010 10:44 PM
Yes, some white wine do age. I've not had an old Musar but a couple of years ago I opened a 1983 Marques de Murietta Reserva and it was lovely. I had a bottle of 1980 Lopez de Heredia 6 ano (a reserva I guess) that was still youthful back in 2000/2001, flinty, crisp and showing no aged characteristics. Not sure how it would be doing now but if the '83 Murietta is any indication it might still be okay.
As for Chablis, forget the 10 year rule, my friend served me a 1983 Chablis in 2003 (yes, 20 years old at the time) and it was beautiful, lovely yellow gold, elegant, and long.
- December 29, 2010 3:26 AM
- Joe said...
Thanks for your comments Mahmoud, but I suppose that depends on the vintage and whether or not its a Grand Cru? I would love to wait 20 yrs, but not sure if the bottles I have are up to it - maybe I'll try "just one" at ten and see how they are doing!
- January 30, 2011 11:39 PM


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While the math doesn't figure up in Berra's observation the words hitting and science are often spoken in the same sentence.
Lipscomb assistant coach Chris Collins has been working with Ricky Coleman on his hitting with the primary emphasis being on the mental aspects.
"For six months now, going back to the start of fall practice, he has been working on specific things such as trying to make adjustments to his swings and in the way he is approaching at bats.
"We have worked a lot with pitch recognition, understanding where he is hitting in the order, what type of hitter he truly is and how pitchers are going to attack him."
There are many variables to look at when it comes to making changes, especially on the mental side such as who is hitting behind him, who is on base and what the other team did to him in his last at bat.
"Those things seem kind of advanced for hitting," Collins said. "But in his progression as a baseball player he is now an everyday player and those are things he has got to get a good grasp on in order for him to become the next level of player.
"Ricky doesn't lack any physical tools to be an all-conference or a draftable player. He has to work on his baseball I.Q. and the things that go into making him a smarter baseball player. We want to make sure he is not getting himself out."
Coleman heads into Tuesday afternoon's game with Middle Tennessee attempting to build on his .310 batting average and a .552 slugging percentage. Game time is 3 p.m. at Reese Smith Jr. Field in Murfreesboro.
Left-hander Chris Nunn, 0-0, 4.50 earned run average; will be making his third appearance on the mound this season for the Bisons against Middle Tennessee.
Middle Tennessee, a Sunbelt Conference team, is 1-6 this season and 0-6 at home.
"To this point the work is paying off," Collins said. "Ricky has had some success. And the times he hasn't had success it is usually contributed to something that he could have done better so that is the next progression. We want to get him to the point where he is more consistent."
Coleman has hit two home runs and one double and has a team-leading eight RBI. He leads the team in multiple RBI games with three. The biggest plus for Coleman is that he is a versatile hitter.
"Ricky can do so many things," Collins said. "He can bunt. He can run. He can hit the ball out of the park.
"In the middle part of the order the situation will dictate how different pitchers attack him and how he responds. That is all part of his knowledge base."
Coleman has shown signs of early power this season. He played in 27 games last season. He has already matched both his totals for home runs and doubles from last season and is two RBI short of tying his total of 10 in 2010.
"What we are seeing is he is applying his power in the right count and the right situation and to the right pitch," Collins said. "Pound-for-pound Ricky is one of the strongest guys we have in our program. His bat speed is as good as anyone else we have.
"All of that has always been there for Ricky. But what hasn't always been there is the discipline and the knowledge to swing at the pitch he knows he can do some damage with."
The Bisons have lost their last nine outings against Middle Tennessee. Under coach Steve Peterson the Blue Raiders are 15-4 against the Bisons.
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Fritz in running for judge
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy occurring in Minnesota's Seventh Judicial District.
This vacancy was created upon the appointment of the Honorable Michael L. Kirk to the Minnesota Court of Appeals. This district court judgeship will be chambered at Moorhead in Clay County in the Seventh Judicial District.
Michael D. Fritz -- Fritz serves as the Becker County attorney where he is responsible for criminal and child protection matters. He previously served as the assistant Becker County attorney and was a partner with Hummel, Sinclair, Evans, Hunt, Heisler and Fritz, P.A. where he practiced in estate planning, municipal and employment matters.
Fritz is a member of the Becker County Child Abuse Prevention Council (KARE Council) and is a past president of the Becker County Bar Association.
Johnathan R. Judd -- Judd maintains Judd Law Office, PLLC which represents clients in criminal, family and civil matters. The office also provides public defender services with the State Board of Public Defense and holds a contract with Clay County to represent indigent parents in CHIPS cases.
He previously worked as an associate attorney with Aaland Law Office, served as an Assistant Public Defender with the Seventh Judicial District Public Defender's Office, and is a member of the Moorhead Civil Service Commission.
Michelle Winkis Lawson -- Lawson serves as the chief assistant Clay County attorney for the Civil Division, and has served as the interim Clay County attorney. Prior to this, she worked as a facilitator for the University of Mary and was an associate attorney with the Vogel Law Firm.
Lawson is a member of the Clay County Children's Justice Initiative and is a former member of the Moorhead Rotary Club.
Minnesota's Seventh Judicial District consists of Becker, Benton, Clay, Douglas, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Stearns, Todd and Wadena Counties.


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Announced today. Vokoun does not want to be considered for 2014 Olympics team. He said that he is no longer top Czech goalie, plus "I'll be happy to spend the Sochi time with my family in Florida. I have been in Pittsburgh all by myself, and the Olympics will allow me to spend 10 extra days with my children. I decided that way some time ago, and so the national team is a closed chapter for me now."
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As a wrestling fan who likes to take in as many different styles as possible, Saturday's Ring of Honor show in Dearborn, Mich., was a stark reminder of the realities of the wrestling business.
My first ROH show was in November 2010 in Dearborn. I'd heard a lot of great word of mouth about ROH back then and watched some of their efforts on HDNet when I could. At that first show, I was completely taken in by ROH. The matches were awesome, the wrestlers were so athletically gifted and talented, and the crowd really added to the excitement.
Since then, I've attended several ROH shows in Dearborn, including Saturday's. I don't know what it was, but Saturday's show felt as flat as I've ever felt an ROH show feel. But when you look at the rosters of that first show I went to in 2010 and now, it's easy to see that WWE's signing of some of ROH's top talents are really being felt by the promotion.
That 2010 show featured the likes of Claudio Castagnoli, Chris Hero, El Generico, Kenny King, Colt Cabana, Sara Del Ray, Homicide and Christopher Daniels. Not to mention, the show also featured Roderick Strong and the Briscoe Brothers, who weren't booked on Saturday's show.
I was stunned by how I felt Saturday. I love watching wrestling in person. I've been so excited to go to each and every ROH show I've been to, knowing I'm going to get a night of fantastic professional wrestling. But looking at this card, it was tough to get excited. No championship defenses, the card depth hasn't been replaced, and no super matches.
Maybe we've been spoiled with great cards here in the Detroit area. That first show I attended was "Survival of the Fittest." The main event of a show here in January was the Briscoes defending the ROH World Tag Team Championship against the American Wolves.
Saturday, the action wasn't bad. But it was missing something. The crowd wasn't as into it was they were in the previous shows, either, so I knew I wasn't the only one going through the motions.
Is ROH floundering?
It's tough to replace the stars ROH has lost in recent years. In addition to the ones mentioned above, losing Bryan Danielson, Tyler Black and Austin Aries are obviously huge losses, as well. The new talent ROH has brought in can go in the ring, but they haven't been able to connect with the crowd the way those others have. It seems to me like ROH has to do something, anything to get out of this funk the company is in.
ROH's television situation isn't helping, either.
When the company (wisely) made the decision to stop running live iPPVs last month, it was the right call after myriad issues, many of which have burned me. The last straw for me was April show during WrestleMania weekend, which cut out during the main event, causing everybody to miss Jay Briscoe's world championship win.
ROH needs to succeed. The wrestling business is better off when ROH is doing well, giving great talent the experience they need to stand out and build themselves before moving on to one of the two bigger national promotions. For hardcore wrestling fans, ROH is great because it gives us the long-form, technically excellent wrestling matches many of us desire.
ROH's tag team champions, Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly, are great heels and fun to watch. Kevin Steen is must-see. Tomasso Ciampa and Adam Cole are two of the brightest young stars the company has. Then you have the long-time mainstays like Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards, plus great talents in Michael Elgin, Jay Lethal and Mike Bennett.
There's a lot to be excited about, but unfortunately, it just feels like something's missing. The company is not lighting the world on fire right now. Hopefully something (or someone) will come along and change that, because wrestling needs Honor.
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I found this planter at Family Dollar and thought that it would look
great on top of the cabinet in our kitchen.
One thing was stopping me.....look at the design on the front.
Not my cup of
tea java....Bwahahahahahahahaha!!!
(Excuse the paint....I had already started
painting it before I decided to take a picture.)
This is after one coat of the accent color.
You can see in the very upper left of the pic that I have
potholders and towels in this same color.
I wanted to add a very quick design to it. So I used a sponge that I cut into a circle shape and simply dabbed the circles on using brown paint. Then I used the end of the paintbrush for the smaller dots of off white. A liner brush was used to make the wonky lines of paint.
In its place of honor in our kitchen.
Just another simple accent piece that I thought was super cute and super easy.
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If you're looking for some off-grid solitude in some truly stunning landscapes, head north of Reno to the alluring and mysterious Black Rock Desert. This vast landscape is managed by the Bureau of Land Management and is comprised of 1.2 million acres of national conservation area and national wilderness area, which means this is the largest collection of publicly managed land in the continental U.S. Aside from the fact that the area has some of the most rugged canyons, hot springs and picture perfect dry lake beds in the state, the reason this area is federally protected is simple: to preserve 180 miles of historic emigrant trails used by early pioneers.
Early explorers often referred to this section of the Lassen/Applegate Trail in the early 1850s. Thousands of 49ers traversed this section of Nevada, chocking it up to be the most dangerous and remote sections of the entire trail. If you pay close attention, you can spot a multitude of wagon tracks in the area. Plus, be sure to keep an eye out for historical markers peppered throughout the Black Rock – High Rock Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area. But, American Indians resided in this area long before pioneers made their way west and re-discovered the area. The original people of the Great Basin lived in this area about 10,000 years ago, and while they recorded their history here through petroglyphs and other artifacts like arrowheads, there wasn't a serious need to create a permanent dwelling and was easier if they moved throughout the region as seasons changed. Today, the Summit Lake Indian Reservation lies directly to the north of the Black Rock Range Wilderness area, and Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation lies directly to the south of the NCA.
A stunning 752,000 acres of the Black Rock – High Rock Emigrant Trails National Conservation area is comprised of TEN wilderness areas. Each of the ten truly has something for everyone to get excited about. From intense off-roading, to historical interests, to hot springs, rock climbing, camping, wildlife, you name it, there is a little bit of everything up here to suit everyone's adventure goals. These include the Black Rock Desert, Calico Mountains, East Fork High Rock Canyon, High Rock Canyon, High Rock Lake, Little High Rock Canyon, North Black Rock Range, North Jackson Range, Pahute Peak and South Jackson Mountains. Additional points of interest worth checking out are…
Despite the fact that the largest party in the world goes down on this otherworldly surface once a year, the land speed record was once set on this vast and desolate dry lakebed. Also referred to as a playa, a hard-to-imagine 763 miles per hour was set in a 20,000-pound vehicle on the Black Rock Desert by a British team in 1997. What's more interesting is the fact that this was the first time a land-based vehicle broke the sound barrier. There are few places on this planet that are flat enough over a long enough distance to safely allow a vehicle to reach such tremendous speeds, and the Black Rock Desert happens to be one of them.
If it's hot springs you're after, this expansive National Conservation Area has got one of those too. Located between the railroad tracks and Jungo Road, Trego Hot Springs are particularly enjoyable during the late fall. The spring is more of a hot ditch that can accommodate dozens of people, but is too hot in the summer months and not warm enough in the dead of winter. Trego is an ideal launching pad for all your Black Rock adventures and is a good spot to set up a home base. It's a great day-use site with camping and ATV exploration on the countless side roads and trails to the south.
If you've been to Trego and want to up your hot springing game, Soldier Meadows is the place to be. The entire meadow is fed by both warm and cool springs and fascinatingly enough, is home to a species of fish and snail that aren't found anywhere else on earth. A hot river of sorts is found in the meadow, with several dammed up areas that make for the perfect soak. Primitive campsites are peppered throughout the area, and a first come first served BLM cabin is on site and open to the public as well. If complete desolation is what you're after, Soldier Meadows might not quite hit the mark as it's considered to be the "high traffic" area of the NCA…meaning you might see a half dozen cars throughout the course of the entire day.
Located just a few miles from the hot springs is Soldier Meadows Lodge & Ranch, but was once the original site of a winter cavalry outpost that gave the area its name. This group of military was stationed here to protect early pioneers from 'hostile Native Americans' as they made their way west. Shortly after the military moved out, ranchers moved in to graze livestock in the meadows, which has continued to this day. One of the largest hot springs in the area is maintained by the Soldier Meadows Lodge & Ranch—be sure to check in with them first prior to taking a dip.
Perhaps one of the most spectacular areas within the National Conservation Area is Fly Canyon and High Rock Lake. Unique geological features exist here, that were created close to 12,000 years ago after a large rockslide closed the original canyon. The new outlet [Fly Canyon] cut a narrow canyon that empties at Soldier Meadows. One particularly special geologic feature is the potholes, which were carved by whirlpool action of sand and gravel in the stream, when massive floodwaters washed through the canyon.
As you get deeper into this extremely remote section of Nevada, you'll come across Hardin City, a mining camp established in 1866 when prospectors through they had found James Hardin's lost deposit of silver. As a result from all the hype, quite a few prospectors flocked to the area to build stamp mills. But, when no actual silver materialized, the town quickly vanished after eager miners moved on to more lucrative communities. Today, a few stone foundations and other small relics can be found in the area.
Stephens Camp is what's left of an old buckaroo or cowboy camp, but includes a three-room cinder block cabin with a propane and wood stove. Visitors should plan on bringing your own supplies, like wood, propane, a regulator and fittings,] but the cabin is equipped with bunk beds, a vault toilet, and food. Road access to Stevens Camp is usually pretty good, and there is room to park horse trailers or large rigs. IF the cabin is occupied, snag one of the nearby primitive camping areas.
When exploring Nevada's beautiful backcountry, always remember to travel prepared. Remember to bring a spare [a tire patch kit wouldn't hurt either,] extra fuel and plenty of food and water. This is a tremendously beautiful section of Nevada, but is said to be the most rugged and remote. It proves to be a great way to disconnect from it all, but remember, you will in fact be disconnected from cell service and away from modern conveniences like restaurants and gas stations. Do not attempt to travel in this area unless you've come equipped with a high clearance, 4-wheel drive vehicle. Travel smart and plan ahead.
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Sens aim to draw even with Pens in Game 4
The Ottawa Senators will aim for a second straight win on Wednesday, as they host the top-seeded Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at Scotiabank Place.
The Penguins won Games 1 and 2 of this best-of-seven series on home ice, but seventh-seeded Ottawa answered with a 2-1 double-overtime victory in Sunday's encounter in Canada's capital city.
Pittsburgh will try to bounce back on Wednesday after letting one slip away in Game 3. The Pens held a 1-0 edge late in the third and seemed poised to take a commanding 3-0 series lead after Ottawa defenseman Erik Karlsson went to the box for slashing at the 18:33 mark of the final frame. But the Senators put together one final rush, with goaltender Craig Anderson heading to the bench as his team skated the puck up the ice.
Milan Michalek received the disc at the left point and feathered a beautiful pass to the front of the net for a cutting Daniel Alfredsson, who one-touched the puck over Tomas Vokoun to tie the game with 28.6 seconds left on the clock.
"Obviously we let this one slip away," Vokoun admitted. "Getting scored on on our power play with 30 seconds...sometimes you have to go through adversity and this is ours."
Colin Greening then scored the game-winner 7:39 into the second OT, as the resilient Senators outlasted the Pens. On the deciding goal, Andre Benoit fired a shot from the right faceoff dot that Vokoun fought off, but Greening was there on the low right side to backhand the rebound into the back of net.
Anderson, who was pulled early in the second period of Ottawa's Game 2 setback, bounced back with a 49-save performance for the Senators.
"You just want to give your team a chance to win," Anderson said. "Sometimes stats are misleading. You just kind of build off the good stuff."
The Senators improved to 3-0 as the home team in the playoffs after going 15-6-3 as the host during the regular season.
Ottawa centerman Jason Spezza, who underwent back surgery on Feb. 1, returned to the lineup for the first time since the fifth game of the regular season and he recorded four shots in 18:40 of ice time.
Sens defenseman Eric Gryba and forward Chris Neil are questionable are battling upper-body injuries. Neil is expected to be available tonight, while Gryba will sit out a third straight game since taking a big hit from Pittsburgh's Brooks Orpik in the opener of this series.
Tyler Kennedy scored the lone Pittsburgh goal, while Vokoun was handed his first loss of the postseason despite stopping 46-of-48 shots for the Penguins, who went a woeful 0-for-6 on the power play.
The Penguins entered the contest 10-for-31 on the power play (1st in the NHL) this postseason.
While Pittsburgh's power play was shut out, forward Evgeni Malkin also was held without a point for the first time this postseason. The Russian star has 14 points on three goals and 11 assists during these playoffs, leaving him second in the league in points behind Boston's David Krejci, who has 16 points.
The Pens, who will host Game 5 on Friday, are 2-2 on the road in the playoffs. Pittsburgh had identical 18-6-0 records at home and on the road during the regular season.


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MMO Founder needed a new twitter background design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 29 designs submitted by 6 freelance designers.
Latro Bellum Corporation: Managed Marketing Operations
Latro Bellum provides 'managed marketing operations' services. We operate all of the complex marketing automation technologies used primarily by Business-to-Business companies.
Additionally, we provide strategic marketing consulting as well. These services include:
1) Marketing Plan development
2) Customer Development
3) Interim VP of Marketing Services
In addition to these services we all provide social media marketing services. These include:
1) Analysis, Strategy and Setup
2) Launch
3) Optimization
The audiences for this are somewhat varied. They include these people from B2B companies:
2) VP of Sales
3) VP of Marketing
4) VP of Finance (or Chief Financial Officer)
Additionally, viewers of this page will be industry analysts, and potential technology partners.
It is critical that the design be modern, yet no-nonsense. It should convey an 'established' feel yet also convey that the company (and I) are in tune with modern marketing ala social media marketing.
I believe I want to personalize it by having a photo of me on it in addition to the company logo. I will be having my wife take a bunch of head-shots tonight and will post a few. Sorry about the raw material you'll have to use as I'm hardly a model... ;-)
The design should be simple, elegant and modern.
The name of the Twitter account is: ThruTheNoise
I'm really looking for a creative way to tie that into the theme of the company. I would suggest reading this blog entry I wrote to learn about what I'm talking about: http://bit.ly/bATEet
While the website isn't up yet, I want the web address on it http://www.latrobellum.com
I want my email address: email@example.com
I want my phone number on it: (408) 827-8484
I want my LinkedIn Profile address on it: http://www.linkedin.com/in/billross
I don't have a company LinkedIn or Facebook page yet, but will. I want the design ready to incorporate these addresses when I do.
It should also include line items of the services provided by Latro Bellum. There is no need to go into a lot of detail. The idea is to get them to click through to the website if there is interest in any of them.
I've attached a copy of the letterhead and copies of the logo. Please make sure your design is consistent with these. I've also included a JPG of me to be used as a placeholder until I get a better pic.
Please read the Twitter guidelines; the design MUST conform to these. I believe I prefer the 'fade to color' option. However, I am certainly not a designer and will go with what I think works best.


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Rodman Muse 50 with twin Volvo Penta D11 670hp engines on V drives. Three cabins and two heads finished with rich walnut wood. Space, functionality and light are the main features to define the cabins. Natural light floods in through the midship oval shaped windows which characterise the Rodman MUSE range, complimented with a unique feature of opening portholes in the guest cabins. Price Ex-VAT.
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Fully perforated, for ventilation and breathability. The Aerate Stringer performs beautifully, with superior integrated technology to keep you cool and comfortable. Designed with performance in mind, it's the perfect addition to your workout wardrobe.
Fused shoulder seams are smooth on the skin, allowing for a liberating range of motion. Ideal for any level of endurance, the Aerate offers you the best in terms of keeping cool, no matter how strenuous the workout.


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Present Indiana Internship Has Students Studying State• June 6, 2007 Share:
Nine Wabash students are spending the first eight weeks of their summer studying historic and culturally interesting aspects of the Hoosier state.
The Present Indiana Project, funded by Lilly Endowment, is in its third year as part of a Quality of Life Grant. The students tackle a subject to research then work on audio and visual presentations they will give at least five times during the coming school year.
Past projects have included historic New Harmony, Indiana limestone, Milan basketball, Kurt Vonnegut's family, exploration of the Wabash River, and Indiana's covered bridges.
Additionally, the summer interns write about what they've learned and their shared experiences in a blog, (Present Indiana), updated two or three times each week.
"The quality of the projects and the students' engagement has really improved each year," said Director of New Media Howard Hewitt, who assists David Clapp in overseeing the program. "This year the guys have done more in-depth work than ever before.
"Besides the traditional methods of research, the students have had to perfect their interviewing and observational skills. They will begin to pick up some technical skills while building their video and PowerPoint presentations. Finally, they improve their public speaking abilities when presenting their projects."
Each student has a faculty, staff, or friend of the college mentor to help guide them through their projects.
The 2007 participants, hometown, and their projects:
Nathan Schrader '10, Lafayette, Ind., is studying the architecture of Columbus and Madison, Indiana.
Zac Simpson '09, Cicero, Ind., will develop a project on the best hiking and backpacking Indiana's State Parks have to offer.
Ross McKinney '09, Cicero, Ind., is completing a project on Indiana little-known cheese industry.
Jacob Peerman '09, Boonville, Ind., is studying Indiana's booming wine industry and its cultural impact.
Mitch Brown '10, Plainfield, Ind., has spent plenty of time in Nashville learning about Brown County's artist colony.
Steve Egan '09, Crown Point, Ind., is taking a look at the different faces of Indiana's Amish population.
Matt Goodrich '09, Westfield, Ind., is researching the resurgent French Lick Springs and West Baden hotels. His project included a June 7 group trip of all the Present Indiana students to the two magnificent hotels.
Robert Campbell '10, Veedersburg, Ind., is using his history major to look at the Battle of Tippecanoe.
Matt Vest '09, Princes Lakes, Ind., is working with German professor Greg Redding to look at the arch abbey at St. Meinrads and the Sisters of St. Benedict at Ferdinand.
In photo: Brown talks with his mentor artist Wayne Waldron in Waldron's Nashville, Ind., gallery.


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Notifications are getting a slight refresh in OS X Mavericks. Apple announced today at WWDC 2013 that notifications would allow users to quickly leap into action without having to open apps first. This includes replying to incoming iMessages, sending canned responses to FaceTime requests, and even third-party apps will be able to offer a bit of interactivity. It's also worth noting that notifications are going to be synced across platforms, so you won't have to clear the same ones on your iPad that you already have on your Mac.
Mavericks is shaping up to be really nice, but honestly, it's hard not to be more excited about the iOS 7 stuff coming out of WWDC 2013. What do you guys think of Mavericks? Are you likely to be picking up the new Mac Pro or Macbook Air?


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My best friend Bernadette believes in stars. Stars bring comfort and light. Stars reflect earth's dreams. Stars are God's promise of morning.
And stars are reminders that her dad is watching and guiding from heaven.
Tonight, there is a star-garden filling the entire universe. Twinkling stars. Diamond stars. Wishing stars. And angel stars… stars with bright and beautiful wings that dance across the night sky.
I know that one of these angel stars is Caroline Patricia, who with her great-grandpa keeps perfect time in the evening dance of miracles.
Caroline is Bernadette's granddaughter. Caroline was born a baby angel on June 14th, and she was laid to rest today. The love for sweet baby Caroline is beyond words. Greater than time and eternity. Infinite in its power.
The grief, the sorrow, the sadness, the pain in losing Caroline is unspeakable… unbearable.
Broken hearts. Questions. Faith. Searching for the eternal. Knowledge of God and God's purpose.
And the love. The running, leaping, jumping, flying love for a little girl who danced inside her mommy all through the fall and winter and spring… right to the entrance of summer. The little girl who commuted to Boston by train with her mommy each morning and evening. The little girl who listened to her mommy and daddy and grandparents cheer on their beloved Providence College Friars at each home game. The little girl who would be welcomed with unrestrained joy and happiness.
It seemed that the world had come to an end.
This morning, the rising scent of summer flowers was sweet. The earliest birds delighted waiting branches. Dew glistened as the sun swelled in the sky.
God promised that the world would continue turning. I know this because the day turned into night.
And the stars began to dance.
The night sky is a celebration of promises. Especially now… with heaven's newest angel, with her bright and beautiful wings, dancing in the night sky in the arms of her loving great-grandpa.
Caroline. Darling sweet baby Caroline. Your dance is dreams remembered and your light is the pure flame of life.
A diamond in the sky. An angel star.
A miracle.