Popbox was a team of User Experience Designers working to understand the dynamics of childhood obesity and create a digital experience that engages children in healthier behaviors. The project was the culmination of the Human Computer Interaction masters program and was an eight month partnership with Panasonic Research and Development.
1 in 3 children in america struggle with childhood obesity. Through out the course of our project we investigated the causes and implications of this epidemic and how Panasonic can use its position as a global eletronic's company to be a part of the solution. The project consisted of two phases; the first four months were dedicated to domain research, need finding, and synthesis. The last four months consisted of the iterative design process in which we created and user tested four different working prototypes.
Like everyone I did a variety of user testing, design, writing, and programming. As team lead I was additionally responsible for setting goals, structuring our time, and interfacing with the client. I also did most of the photography and produced our concept video.
Note: This project was amazing, but it is also mostly secret (aka we have an NDA with Panasonic) so the following will only cover the design and research process and not the outcomes.
What challenges do families face when encouraging healthy behaviors in children? </br> How do families make decisions about and communicate healthy lifestyle choices? </br> How do caretakers encourage healthy behaviors in children?
Once we collected our data we used a process called affinity diagraming to synthesize it into actionable findings. We did a presentation and created a 113 page book chronicling our research, process, and outcomes.
After conducting our domain and field research, we synthesized the data obtained and conducted ideation workshops to create design visions. After validating these visions with different stakeholders and our industry sponsor we consolidated our 3 visions into one and started our iterative design process.
Over the span of 6 weeks we went though four iterations of prototypes of increasing fidelity, doing user-testing and expert validation at each iteration.
The final deliverables for the project were two books about our research and design process and outcomes, a concept video, project website, a working conceptual prototype, and a final presentation.


Bedrooms: 6 "5 IN MANSION,1 IN COTTAGE"
Year Built: 1889 "RECENTLY RESTORED AND UPGRADED"
As you drive along scenic Route 1 the white cupola of Churchill Mansion can be seen from a distance. Perched on a hilltop with clear views of Darlings Lake the mansion has been a landmark since 1889. Built by Captain Aaron Churchill as a summer retreat the current owners have restored it to its former glory while considering the needs of the 21st century. Extensive renovations have created and elegant yet relaxed 5 star B&B minutes from the town of Yarmouth. The main floor offers 11 foot ceilings, wood floors, nine foot pocket doors, a modern kitchen, dining and breakfast room as well as a wrap around veranda. Most of these rooms take full advantage of the lake views. The Mirror Rooms, now living room and library, are exact replicas of each other including marble fireplaces. On the second floor you will find three elegant five star guest rooms with stunning ensuite baths. A fourth guest room is being completed. As well a hall leads to the owners`quarters and laundry. Rounding out the property is the fully renovated guest cottage. The entire mansion has had new wiring and plumbing as well as windows, roof and so much more. This is your chance to own a part of NS history in a stunning location.


LisaRuth is a community historian, artist, bread baker, urban farmer, writer, editor, everyday bicyclist, activist, and San Francisco resident of 18 years. Her adult, professional, and creative life has been shaped and inspired by the magic of this city and the communities it has supported, as well as by stints living elsewhere for study, work, volunteerism, disaster relief following natural disasters, and self-cultivation.
LisaRuth lived on 1668 Page Street for 3 and 1/2 years, until her Ellis Act eviction. In trying to find a new place in the City, she drifts waif-like among the homes of friends, who still represent the possible, if vanishing, abundance represented in the lives of low-earning artists and activists. LisaRuth published an account of the aftermath of her eviction "Uprooting: A Loss of Home" on her blog SFUrbanWanderer.
LisaRuth was an essential collaborator in the making of the Campfire: Eviction Community Stories documentary series, as co-director of Shaping San Francisco.


On May 31, 1927, the United Supreme Council of Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry granted a patent of perpetual constitution to a group of Sublime Princes of the Royal Secret to be known as the John G. Jones Consistory No. 16.
Ill. Jean A. Kristen was duly elected the first Commander-in-Chief, Ill. Abraham Walton. First Lieutenant, and Ill. Louis R. Fowlkes, Second Lieutenant; Honorable C. Williams was the Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander. Ill. U.E. Carroll was our next Commander-in-Chief, Ill. Leonard E. Hicks succeeded Ill. Carroll. IIL. Harvey Carrington succeeded ILL. Hicks, ILL. John A. Mosby was elected to succeed Ill. Carrington. IIL. James L. Mosley succeeded IIL. John A. Mosby, who served and led John G. Jones Consistory No. 16 to great heights in performance and recognition.
IIL. Lesser Dodd succeeded IIL. James L. Mosley to carry on the tradition of this Grand Consistory. IIL. Winston J. Hall succeeded IIL. Lesser Dodd. He, too, had the task to maintain the dignity and decorum of this Grand Consistory. After the elevation of IIL. Winston J. Hall to the office of Grand Master of Hiram Grand Lodge, IIL. Phillip S. Ajayi succeeded him as Commander-in-Chief. Inspector General Leroy Wilkins assumed the office of Commander-in-Chief of John G. Jones Consistory No. 16 after the Honorable Phillip S. Ajayi was elevated to the office of Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Hiram Grand Lodge. The current Commander-inChief. IIL. Joe F. Stokes succeeded IIL. Ronald E. Code and is still carrying on the tradition of John G. Jones Consistory No. 16 to higher heights.
John G. Jones Consistory No.16 has stretched forth its hands of assistant to many worth while causes in the community and attempted intense support to the activities of the Most Worshipful Hiram Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M., Inc., its affiliate bodies and our National Organization.
John G. Jones Consistory No.16 meets the third Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm at 1205 Eutaw Place, Baltimore, Maryland 21217.


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The offbeat sitcom Knights of Prosperity debuted on Wednesday, January 3, 2007 to poor ratings. ABC kept it running for nine weeks but unfortunately viewership didn't pick up. When the network pulled the series back in February, they maintained that it would return at some point in the future. That time has come.
ABC has announced that Knights will finally return to primetime on August 8th with episode 10 airing at 8:30pm and episode 11 at 9:30pm. Episode 12 is scheduled to air on August 15th at 8:30pm and the series finale will follow on August 22nd.
The return comes as the "Knights" turn their sights on robbing comedian Ray Romano. Interestingly, when ABC execs were working out the Fall schedule, it was said that the low-rated Knights was being considered for renewal. If that had happened, the four remaining episodes would probably have been shelved until Fall and combined with nine second season episodes. That didn't happen and the series was cancelled in May. Stay tuned!
this show is frigging GENIUS!! it might come back? that'd be great. if they give it a decent slot this time, instead of being up against American Idol again, it might have a chance. i sure hope so–it's better than most stuff on tv right now.


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Dan Bonifant
Dan is an experienced public sector lawyer who has worked in local and central government in Australia, New Zealand and the UK. He has advised on a number of projects involving the use of shared services, alternative service delivery options and led Morrison Low's recent work on local government reform in NSW providing advice to over 40 councils on options, implications and how to become 'Fit for the Future'.
Dan's recent appointment as Managing Director follows a period of four years leading the NSW office of Morrison Low.
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Kevin Best
Kevin was a partner in PricewaterhouseCoopers for 28 years where he held a number of leadership and governance roles. Kevin has significant international experience and has worked extensively in Australia. His career also includes senior finance roles in central government and as an adviser to a number of New Zealand regional councils.
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Cushla Anich
Cushla is an experienced infrastructure manager and a chartered professional engineer. She provides strategic advice to clients in central and local government sectors in New Zealand and Australia across a diverse range of assets. She enjoys helping clients build their internal asset management capability. Cushla's recent experience includes strategic practice reviews, infrastructural health checks, asset management improvement programmes, and procurement advice. She is a recognised strategic manager in the water industry.
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Stephen brings a background in community services and public policy having held a number of executive management roles. He has helped organisations develop, integrate and implement a wide variety of strategic organisational plans as well as conducting organisation and service reviews and establishing associated service levels. More recently he has advised NSW councils on merger and sustainability opportunities. Stephen is involved in industry sector groups and has presented at a number of seminars and conferences on integrated planning.
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Ewen Skinner
Ewen is a qualified civil engineer with extensive experience working with local government across Australasia. He has been involved in a wide variety of projects for councils ranging from organisational and governance reviews through to infrastructure development and complex procurement and project management initiatives. Ewen leads waste management and sustainability team at Morrison Low and has been instrumental in the development of a number of best practice documents for both central and local government in New Zealand.
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Julie Savet Ward
Julie is a professional non-executive director with over 20 years' experience on company, government and major project boards in the professional services, property and infrastructure sectors. She is also a director of the NSW Environment Protection Authority and Link Housing, a community housing provider and charity. She is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Julie's background is in environmental planning and she was a consultant for 25 years in the planning, approval, design and construction of property, infrastructure and natural resource projects. She remains on the NSW State Government and some local government planning panels as a determining authority.
Alice Grace
Alice is an experienced asset manager and qualified engineer and has worked in local government and the private sector in both New Zealand and Australia. Alice has worked across all infrastructure areas and has skills in strategic planning, complex procurement and service delivery reviews, including operations models and contract reviews. Alice also has specialist technical expertise in solid waste management including landfill construction and operation, waste and recycling services, wastewater treatment and biosolids management and the aftercare of closed landfills.
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Steve Browning
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Steve is an asset management specialist with extensive experience working with infrastructure assets in New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Canada. He has worked on all sides of the infrastructure management process and has a robust understanding of construction and maintenance, data modelling and forward works planning. Steve has worked across the infrastructure spectrum, specialising in the transport, property and water sectors, and enjoys cross pollinating best practice from each sector. He is leading the IPWEA NZ training working group to develop the next generation of asset management training.
Michelle Hewitt
Michelle is an experienced local government manager and planner with 25 years working in local and central government in New Zealand and Australia. Michelle has specialist expertise in strategic planning, resource management, process and service reviews, and working with elective representatives. She has extensive experience in the development of integrated strategy and policy, cross-organisational projects, project management and stakeholder engagement.
Tessa McGregor
Tessa is an experienced management consultant and civil engineer who has provided strategic advice to executive teams in the private, Central Government and Local Government sectors. Tessa's recent experience includes Better Business Case development, delivery of operational improvements, establishment and review of subsidiaries including Council Controlled Organisations, review of service delivery models, and organisational redesign. Tessa also has civil and maritime engineering experience on major projects in New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and United Kingdom.
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Helen Ramsey
Helen is an experienced chartered professional civil engineer with over 30 years' experience. She has held a number of senior management roles in local government and the private sector in New Zealand. Helen has a strong background in asset management, maintenance, contract management, financial management, supply chain and operational effectiveness, across a range of infrastructure services.
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Shalan is an extremely qualified procurement professional with extensive experience in tendering, procurement, contract management and training. His excellent communication skills and ability to operate professionally within all levels of a business has been fundamental to his success in delivering capability in procurement in the public and private sector. With a natural passion for procurement, a flair for identifying growth and continuous improvement, Shalan brings a strong work ethic, integrity and commitment to our organisation.
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Melaina Voss
Melaina is an experienced resource management planner who has worked in management roles in local government and private sector, in New Zealand and Australia. Melaina enjoys leading complex infrastructure projects, managing multi-disciplinary teams and working in the strategic planning space to secure critical infrastructure. Melaina has fulfilled roles as project director, including a regional infrastructure strategy in Mackay, Australia and is currently the project manager for Palmerston North Cities Wastewater BPO Project.
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Richard Slater
Richard has 14 years' experience in asset management, embedding systems and processes in the delivery of infrastructure maintenance contracts, specialising in the property and transport sector. He has significant expertise in project planning and delivery, maintenance operations, systems and data analysis. Richard has supported clients in developing systems and processes to continually deliver multi-year programmes of work through data-driven decision making, linking accurate renewal programmes to long term plans resulting in successful investment applications and improvement in asset portfolio condition. He has worked with a variety of contract models: measure and value, alliance, outcomes delivery and lump sum style contracts, and he understands the opportunities and challenges they bring.
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Sue Hamilton
Sue is an experienced project manager with particular knowledge of local government services. She has cultivated specialist expertise in solid waste management services and has offered valuable advice to local government in the fields of waste minimisation, resource recovery, recycling and residual waste management. Sue's skill base also covers service procurement, contract management, policy development, negotiation, administrative processes, environmental education, customer service resolution and public consultation.
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Ross Franklin
Ross is a chartered accountant with over 20 years' experience in local government in a range of accounting and management roles. Ross's core strengths revolve around financial management however he is also very experienced with general policy work and has regularly been involved in non-financial reporting and measures. Ross was Corporate Services Manager at Hastings District Council and has long been involved in the preparation and review of annual reports.
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Karen McPherson
Karen's work history covers most of the infrastructure development process from a number of different angles. From strategy and policy development, through asset performance and financial modelling, feasibility studies, project management and all the way to construction by way of her own earthmoving business, Karen understands how to bring together the policy, funding and planning functions with practical field solutions. Having worked on projects as Council, Consultant and Private Contractor, she understands the similarities and differences between public and private enterprises. Karen has worked on both sides of the Tasman and received an inaugural scholarship from the Asia New Zealand Foundation to study Mechanical Engineering at the National University of Singapore.
Joan Davidson
Joan is a civil engineer with five years' experience in large scale, multidisciplinary infrastructure delivery in the public sector. Her experience includes project and contract management, construction supervision and commissioning. She has delivered several strategic business improvements to great effect owing to her focus on the end user and project outcomes. She is passionate about the importance of people focused change to deliver long term, sustainable benefits.
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Evan has worked for various organisations in the public infrastructure sector with extensive exposure to asset management activities across water and transportation. He has developed excellent skills in provision of technical consultancy services to clients and the agility to adapt changes of their expectation. Previously he held engineering roles in local government, contracting, and consulting organisations and has a proven track record in delivery of asset management projects on tactical and operational levels.
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Egor is an experienced project engineer with experience in the construction and design industries. He is also skilled in option analysis, modelling and budget preparation and control having managed multiple high profile clients and delivered projects for both the public and private sector. Egor has a variety of experience in tender design and project management with a particular focus on best value, scope management, work health and safety to create a quality end user experience.
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Daniel is an experienced waste specialist who has worked across the private sector and local government in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. He has project managed, advised and provided specialist technical support across a broad range of local government functions including procurement, policy and planning, service design and contract mobilisations. Daniel also has significant experience in leading waste operations including roles as general manager, business manager and regional manager. In addition to this, Daniel sits on WasteMinz Organics Material Sector Group, shaping New Zealand's strategy for managing organic waste.
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Erica is a CPA qualified accountant with over 15 years' experience in management accounting, financial planning and analysis, as well as budgeting and financial forecasting. Through business partnering, she brings extensive expertise in delivering financial insights and business process improvements. By being adaptable and innovative she is always able to deliver her project goals with excellence.
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Sandra joined Morrison Low as the Practice Manager in March 2017. With an excess of 25 years' experience in professional services, predominantly within the Chartered Accounting industry, Sandra is responsible for Human Resources, Health & Safety and Corporate Services along with taking an active role in Operational IT Management. Sandra is very excited to join the team and apply her wide range of experience.
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package org.gradle.api.internal.artifacts.repositories.metadata;

import org.gradle.api.artifacts.ModuleIdentifier;
import org.gradle.api.artifacts.component.ModuleComponentIdentifier;
import org.gradle.api.internal.artifacts.ivyservice.ivyresolve.ModuleDescriptorHashModuleSource;
import org.gradle.api.internal.artifacts.ivyservice.ivyresolve.parser.DescriptorParseContext;
import org.gradle.api.internal.artifacts.ivyservice.ivyresolve.parser.MetaDataParser;
import org.gradle.api.internal.artifacts.repositories.maven.MavenMetadataLoader;
import org.gradle.api.internal.artifacts.repositories.maven.MavenVersionLister;
import org.gradle.api.internal.artifacts.repositories.resolver.ExternalResourceArtifactResolver;
import org.gradle.api.internal.artifacts.repositories.resolver.MavenResolver;
import org.gradle.api.internal.artifacts.repositories.resolver.MavenUniqueSnapshotComponentIdentifier;
import org.gradle.api.internal.artifacts.repositories.resolver.ResourcePattern;
import org.gradle.api.internal.artifacts.repositories.resolver.VersionLister;
import org.gradle.internal.component.external.model.ModuleDependencyMetadata;
import org.gradle.internal.component.external.model.maven.MutableMavenModuleResolveMetadata;
import org.gradle.internal.hash.ChecksumService;
import org.gradle.internal.resolve.result.BuildableModuleVersionListingResolveResult;
import org.gradle.internal.resource.local.FileResourceRepository;
import org.gradle.internal.resource.local.LocallyAvailableExternalResource;

import javax.inject.Inject;
import java.util.List;

public class DefaultMavenPomMetadataSource extends AbstractRepositoryMetadataSource<MutableMavenModuleResolveMetadata> {

    private final MetaDataParser<MutableMavenModuleResolveMetadata> pomParser;
    private final MavenMetadataValidator validator;
    private final MavenMetadataLoader mavenMetadataLoader;
    private final ChecksumService checksumService;

    @Inject
    public DefaultMavenPomMetadataSource(MetadataArtifactProvider metadataArtifactProvider, MetaDataParser<MutableMavenModuleResolveMetadata> pomParser, FileResourceRepository fileResourceRepository, MavenMetadataValidator validator, MavenMetadataLoader mavenMetadataLoader, ChecksumService checksumService) {
        super(metadataArtifactProvider, fileResourceRepository, checksumService);
        this.pomParser = pomParser;
        this.validator = validator;
        this.mavenMetadataLoader = mavenMetadataLoader;
        this.checksumService = checksumService;
    }

    @Override
    protected MetaDataParser.ParseResult<MutableMavenModuleResolveMetadata> parseMetaDataFromResource(ModuleComponentIdentifier moduleComponentIdentifier, LocallyAvailableExternalResource cachedResource, ExternalResourceArtifactResolver artifactResolver, DescriptorParseContext context, String repoName) {
       MetaDataParser.ParseResult<MutableMavenModuleResolveMetadata> parseResult = pomParser.parseMetaData(context, cachedResource);
        MutableMavenModuleResolveMetadata metaData = parseResult.getResult();
        if (metaData != null) {
            if (moduleComponentIdentifier instanceof MavenUniqueSnapshotComponentIdentifier) {
                // Snapshot POMs use -SNAPSHOT instead of the timestamp as version, so validate against the expected id
                MavenUniqueSnapshotComponentIdentifier snapshotComponentIdentifier = (MavenUniqueSnapshotComponentIdentifier) moduleComponentIdentifier;
                checkMetadataConsistency(snapshotComponentIdentifier.getSnapshotComponent(), metaData);

                metaData.setId(snapshotComponentIdentifier);
                metaData.setSnapshotTimestamp(snapshotComponentIdentifier.getTimestamp());
            } else {
                checkMetadataConsistency(moduleComponentIdentifier, metaData);
            }
            MutableMavenModuleResolveMetadata result = MavenResolver.processMetaData(metaData);
            result.getSources().add(new ModuleDescriptorHashModuleSource(
                checksumService.md5(cachedResource.getFile()),
                metaData.isChanging()
            ));
            if (validator.isUsableModule(repoName, result, artifactResolver)) {
                return parseResult;
            }
            return null;
        }
        return parseResult;
    }

    @Override
    public void listModuleVersions(ModuleDependencyMetadata dependency, ModuleIdentifier module, List<ResourcePattern> ivyPatterns, List<ResourcePattern> artifactPatterns, VersionLister versionLister, BuildableModuleVersionListingResolveResult result) {
        new MavenVersionLister(mavenMetadataLoader).listVersions(module, ivyPatterns, result);
    }

    /**
     * Checks if the POM looks valid to use as a metadata source.
     * In general this will true for all discovered POM files, but in `mavenLocal()` we ignore 'orphaned' POM files that
     * do not have a corresponding artifact.
     */
    public interface MavenMetadataValidator {
        boolean isUsableModule(String repoName, MutableMavenModuleResolveMetadata metadata, ExternalResourceArtifactResolver artifactResolver);
    }
}

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Tired of buying perfume or chocolates for your spouse while flying home? Looking for a special and safe investment in these turbulent times? AFP's William Ickes reports on Frankfurt airport's new gold vending machine.
Passengers who clear security at Frankfurt airport and fear inflation more than flying could soon find an answer with a machine that doles out a bright, shining answer: gold.
"The reaction by Asian people was fantastic," gold dealer Thomas Geissler said after his company, TG-Gold-Super-Markt, tested a prototype dubbed "Gold to Go" in the airport's main hall last week. "A guy was delighted to get a piece of gold to bring back to his wife."
Geissler hopes to have a working model up and running within three months in a shopping area beyond the X-ray machines where check-in stress evaporates and passengers can kick back. And he is aiming big: Geissler wants to install 500 machines in airports throughout Europe, as well as in train stations, jewellers and up-scale stores in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.
Germany, one of the countries worst hit by the global recession, is seen as a wise place to launch Geissler's machine because the economic crisis has driven up gold sales in Europe's biggest economy.
According to the World Gold Council, German investors - and consumers over the border in Switzerland - are hoarding gold at "levels not previously recorded."
In 2008, there was "a tremendous swing from trivial levels within Europe to very substantial levels" in gold sales, said Neil Meader, research director at GFMS, a London-based precious metals consultancy. "In the closing months of the year, Germany was the star performer."
While the rest of the world worries about deflation, German economists, bankers and politicians are warning huge government deficits could quickly re-ignite inflation once a sustained economic recovery gets under way.
This worries Germans sick, because hyperinflation and two world wars wiped out many families' savings in the 20th century, Geissler explained. "Germans are frightened by inflation ... Twice was enough."
Meader, meanwhile, said another factor driving consumers to gold was a "distrust of banks" after a credit crisis drove the global financial system to the brink of collapse last year.
Geissler's vending machine will sell packets containing from one gram for around €30 ($42) at present to five and ten grammes for about €245, along with Australian "Kangaroo" and Canadian "Maple Leaf" coins.
A gramme of the stuff will set customers back by 20 percent less than over the counter at a German bank, but his margin represented just "a nice and reasonable profit" compared with market rates.
Software developed by his firm updated prices every two minutes, he stressed, which meant "we will have nearly a real time price compared with the London gold market."
And in case police are worried about unscrupulous customers using machines to launder ill-gotten gains, the company is installing video cameras and some machines will be credit card only, he said. "We will pay maximum attention," he vowed.
The first machine is slated for installation in a Hugo Boss clothing store near the company's headquarters south of Stuttgart, once talks have been wrapped up.
He confidently predicts a brisk trade at the machines, which will each contain a maximum value of €50,000 ($70,000) - less than in most cash machines.
At sites like Frankfurt's bustling international airport, "I think you will have to fill up the machine every day," he forecasts.
A GFMS survey has forecast demand will "drive the bull market into a ninth consecutive year" and could propel gold prices to the $1,100 mark.
In Germany's financial capital, Geissler's machine attracted stares, and "some bankers couldn't believe what they saw," the gold dealer said.
"It will take a little time until everyone is used to the sight of a gold vending machine," he acknowledged.


Automatic Node Bootstrapping – Now you can increase node capacity easier than ever without having to manually add nodes to the cluster. Simply install the agent on a new node and copy your config.json and start the agent daemon. When the agent starts, it will connect to the server and then the configuration will be added.
The container status in the Web Console now displays containers that are stopped or not running per what is in the config file. This new ability makes it very easy to see if there is a problem.
The CLI utility, Pictl, has finally been updated to work with the 2.x releases of PiCluster and comes with a new feature to show node metrics.
Now you can add your Elasticsearch and Kibana/Grafana details under the new 'Configure Elasticsearch' menu item without having to add it to the config file manually.
The Node and Container layout pages now refresh every 15 seconds. You can now use those pages as a useful dashboard.
The Kibana and Grafana dashboards were updated to support the latest releases and the Manage Container menu item now can display a large number of nodes properly.
Previous PostPiCluster 2.3 is out!


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Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, who has done an excellent job outlining his concerns about Judge Sotomayor over the course of the confirmation process, has announced that he will vote against her confirmation.
Ed Whelan is the president of the Ethics and Public Policy Center and a regular contributor to NRO's Bench Memos. He is co-editor of The Essential Scalia: On the Constitution, the Courts, and the Rule of Law. @EdWhelanEPPC


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iPhone 4S sales top 4M in first weekend, iCloud gets 20M signups
Devindra Hardawar	 October 17, 2011 6:50 AM
With every new iPhone launch, Apple has managed to surpass the previous year's records. This year is no different. The company's new iPhone 4S has sold over 4 million units in its first three days on sale, Apple said today.
Apple's new iCloud service, which offers free cloud storage for iOS devices and Mac computers, has also done well, with more than 20 million signups.
The iPhone 4S sales numbers double those from last year's iPhone 4 in its first weekend. It's a clear indicator that, despite some enthusiast disappointment about the phone, most consumers find it to be a compelling device.
This is also the first iPhone launch across multiple carriers, which certainly helped to improve first weekend sales. Both AT&T and Sprint have said that the iPhone 4S launch last Friday smashed their previous sales records. AT&T also said that it was on track to double its previous single-day activation record (which was set by the iPhone 4).
Apple's iCloud signup numbers don't come as much of a surprise, as the prospect of free cloud storage was likely very tempting to plenty of Mac users and those upgrading to iOS 5.
Apple has said that the iPhone 4S, which is currently available in seven countries, will be available in 22 more countries on October 22. By the end of the year, the iPhone 4S will be available in more than 70 countries.


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Mostly country B roads. A small section on an A road.
Will be stopping after the ride for coffee and cake.


One of the things that made the immediate weekend after Thanksgiving festive and wonderful were the leftovers. It made Mister Boomer think of the days following the holiday as an extension of the big meal. There were always plenty of leftovers, too. After growing up during the Great Depression, which was followed by years of war rationing, the parents of boomers were in the mood to overindulge with an abundance of food for which they were immensely grateful. Of course, part of that overindulgence were the desserts, and there were always plenty of leftovers of that, too.
Mister Boomer's mom always made two pies: a pumpkin pie made from the family's Halloween jack-o-lantern that she had cut, cooked, mashed and frozen weeks before for that purpose, and a cream pie, usually banana cream. Yet what became the holiday tradition for Mister Boomer was the cake his mother made; a pineapple upside down cake. Occasionally, she made it for Christmas, too, but Mister B always associated it with Thanksgiving. Pineapple upside down cake happened to have its peak of popularity during the boomer years.
Practically every culture — especially in England and across Europe — baked some form of upside down cake, where fruit and sugar were placed in an iron skillet, then topped with a dough or cake batter. When fully baked, the pan was inverted to showcase the fruit and sweet caramel drippings on the top. Many families had traditional recipes along these lines, but the pineapple version first appeared in the U.S. in the 1920s. It was around the earlier 1900s that canned goods became popular, and some time in the late 1910s, canned pineapple made its debut.
The Chicago Evening American published a book around 1923 called, A Book of Practical Recipes, that contained a recipe for pineapple upside down cake. The cake really gained in popularity when, in 1925, The Hawaiian Pineapple Company (later to become Dole Pineapple), sponsored a pineapple recipe contest. Of the more than 60,000 entrees submitted from coast to coast, 2,500 of them were variations on pineapple upside down cake. Clearly, upside down cakes were already a known commodity and the pineapple version was a popular choice. By the 1930s, it was a comfort food that worked well for church socials as well as holiday occasions. Red and green cherries were often added for a Christmas touch.
As the Boomer Generation gained steam, boomers' moms adapted recipes for modern ovens with the help of recipes that were printed on practically every type of product, from packages of flour to cans of soup, bags of chocolate chips to jars of maraschino cherries. A good portion of the recipes made by Mister B's mom came from these packages, including her pineapple upside down cake. She found it on a box of cake mix, which helped make the cake one of the most popular of the 1950s and '60s. His mom's version had maraschino cherries in the middle of the pineapple rings, and walnut halves wedged in the spaces between the rings. When the brown sugar melted while the cake was baking, the fruit and nuts were candied in caramel. Her cake batter was also sweetened with the syrup from the can. As a boomer, sugar was a friend and not a foe, especially on holidays. The cake got better over the Thanksgiving weekend. It became Mister B's favorite, but not so much for his siblings. Mister B enjoyed a slice each day with his father and mother until it was gone. Sometimes he would have a slice for breakfast.
By the 1970s, tastes were changing and pineapple upside down cake fell out of fashion. You'll still see recipes for it today, but it appears to be more of a nostalgic bake item these days, as opposed to a family tradition. Mister B has become a bit of a baker in his later years, and thinks that maybe one day he'll try to replicate one of those pineapple upside cakes he remembers from his youth. Something tells him he'll have to hold back on the level of sugar, though.
Did your mom make pineapple upside down cake, boomers?
Every Halloween, boomers from coast to coast would rummage through their bag of booty for their favorite candies. Many of them were old favorites, like Milky Way, Snickers, Necco Wafers and Chuckles, while others were truly boomer candies, introduced during the prime boomer Era. One such candy favorite is SweetTARTS.
Sunline, Inc., the candy company that brought Pixy Stix to boomers in 1952, heard that parents wished for a less messy version of the popular sugar-in-a-straw candy. The result was SweetTARTS, introduced in 1963. The sweet and sour, tablet-like candies were based on Pixy Stix. The orange, grape, cherry, lemon and lime flavors gave a sweet kick like Pixy Stix, then had a sour after-note. The candy was an instant hit. By 1964, the company had sold more than $8 million worth of SweetTARTS.
Try though Mister Boomer and his friends might, it was impossible to dissolve a SweetTART on the tongue. Impatience was rewarded when a bite turned the tablets to Pixy-Stix-like dust, which was part of the fun. Kids had their favorite flavors, though Mister B didn't mind any of them, except for not being a fan of grape.
Mister Boomer's sister was especially fond of the sweet and sour tablets. At the height of her Halloween cravings, she would be willing to trade premium candies for a foil bag of SweetTARTS. Mister Boomer, possessive of all that he collected, would assess the quantity of SweetTARTS with which he was willing to part; after all, he was not going to barter unless he could grab some of his top favorites in return. Usually, he'd trade for Almond Joy or Snickers, if his sister was amenable. She liked Milky Way and Three Musketeers, so she wasn't willing to trade with those. Sometimes he'd settle for extra Kits or Smarties, or maybe PayDay or malted milk balls, if candy bar chocolate wasn't on the table. In any case, he wasn't going to trade away his last couple of packages of SweetTARTS that he had worked so hard to attain.
This has absolutely nothing to do with SweetTARTS, but how can you resist an appearance by Bobby Pickett on American Bandstand, lip-synching Monster Mash?
Mister Boomer hasn't had any SweetTARTS in a few decades, but hears the latest company owners have amped up the sour flavor. It seems today's kids like sour even more than boomers did.
What memories of collecting and eating SweetTARTS on Halloween do you have, boomers?


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Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Centres for World Peace and Health
How Do We Meditate?
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Traditional Buddhist Mindfulness
Dharma teaching by HH Karmapa
Meditation QnA
Refuge FAQs – Ken Holmes
The Meaning of Taking Refuge
On Taking Refuge by Tai Situpa
Tara Rokpa Therapy
Working with Death – the Bardo Group
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Environmental guidelines
It is now widely recognized that humanity's impact on the earth is well beyond the carrying capacity of the planet. As a result, the very life-supporting ecosystem upon which all life on earth depends is being compromised, and in several respects the situation is considered critical. While it is not feasible for an organization or individual to have no 'environmental footprint' (driving a car, switching on a kettle, buying a manufactured product, or building a house, for example, all impact on the environment to a greater or lesser degree), it is important that we 'live lightly' to minimize our environmental impact. For Buddhists this is a part of respecting fellow humans and all other life on the planet, including future generations. The below guidelines for living more responsibly are considered priorities because of their link with key environmental problems. While poverty alleviation is also part of moving to a sustainable society, particularly so in South Africa, this is not considered here as it is an explicit focus in Rokpa Charity.
Some of the key global and local environmental problems which need to guide our behaviour include:
Habitat alteration and biodiversity loss
Air, water and ground pollution
Based on these, the following six guiding principles1 to minimize our impact should be followed where feasible:
Use less electricity
Consume less and more responsibly
Drive less
Recycle tins, glass, paper, plastics and organic matter
Use less water
Undertake developments in a 'green' manner
For our full guidelines, along with actions we can all take, please download the policy document here
HH Karmapa
HH Karmapa has recently signed the Buddhist Declaration on Climate Change.
"We humans have already done such immense damage to the environment that it is almost beyond our power to heal it. The challenge is far more complex and extensive than Buddhists can tackle alone. However, we can take a lead, and to do so we must educate and inform ourselves. This is the time when our pure aspirations and our bodhisattva activity must come together. This is the time to ensure a safe-climate future for our planet. This aspiration comes from my heart."
Excerpt from HH Karmapa's chapter in A Buddhist Response to the Climate Emergency (Wisdom Publications, May 2009)
We have recently heard from Gyuto Monastery, Dharamsala that HH Karmapa has signed the Buddhist Declaration on Climate Change.
To join His Holiness please go to:www.ecobuddhism.org and click 'Buddhist Declaration'.
In the first 9 days online, the Declaration was signed by over 2000 Buddhists from 45 countries, including 50 Buddhist teachers of all traditions.
Shortcut to signing the declaration: please do so immediately as "Karma Kagyu"
http://www.ecobuddhism.org/buddhist-declaration.php
Shortcut to our environmental guidelines
Shortcut to a video clip
http://www.ecobuddhism.org/video.php?id=1
Featuring the following eminent teachers:
Thrangu Rinpoche (1)
Dudjom Rinpoche, Sangye Pema Zhepa
Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche
Ringu Tulku Rinpoche
A book featuring many of the most prominent Buddhist teachers including HH Karmapa and the Dalai Lama has just been published. Our Rokpa Dharma Shops are ordering stock:
A Buddhist Response to the Climate Emergency
Shortcut to reading more about the book
http://www.ecobuddhism.org/buddhist-climate-project.php?id=2
Environmental Assessment of Cape Town Samye Dzong
Report (May09)
The assessment covers the areas of water and energy use, waste generation, chemical use, garden, and transport. It is not a detailed assessment, but is adequate for determining sensible interventions to improve the centre's environmental profile.
Electricity is the only significant energy source used. kWh usage ranges from around 600kWh/mth – typically in summer – to almost 2000kWh/mth in peak months. The average is around 1100kWh/mth – which is would be on the medium- to high-side for a normal residence, but is not excessive given the nature of the centre's operations. This equates to around 12 tons of CO2 emissions per year (since all conventional electricity purchases are from mainly coal-fired power stations – which emit huge amounts of CO2). The estimated use profiles are as follows:
Consumption per activity
Rands Tons CO2/yr % total elec use
Water heat
Refrig
Water heating is by far the major energy use, followed by space heating. The centres lighting is relatively efficient – as most incandescent lights have been replaced by CFLs, tho there are still some incandescent bulbs around. The downlighters in the main shrine room are a significant consumer, however.
The hot water geyser is set to 60deg (good – could be lowered to 55 in summer possibly, but 60 is fine), and a geyser blanket has been fitted.
The upstairs hot water cylinder which is permanently on and is the major electricity consumer for the centre should be as efficient as possible: in addition to setting the temperature to 55 or 60 degrees and installing a geyser blanket (which have been done), it should be on an appropriately set timer.
A solar water heater should be installed (if we are to stay at the centre for at least 3 more years – payback is 3 to 5 years). This should definitely be installed at any new centre we purchase.
The downlighters in the main shrine room are energy-intensive. It is recognised that such dimmable lights are preferred for meditation, and so people may not want to use the fluorescent lights. However, at least they should be used sparingly (put a notice on the light switch to encourage this), and switched to LED-type (light-emitting diode) downlighters when suitable LEDs become available (LED payback is slow, but last forever so make good financial sense).
The remaining incandescent lights should be replaced with CFLs (unless on dimmers) – e.g. in the office. Suitable strength CFLs can be obtained for most purposes. (Payback in a few months).
Consider using a hotbox for cooking – reduces cooking energy significantly (used for any foods that require significant simmering – rice, stews, pap etc) – although it is recognised that little of this sort of food is cooked at the centre.
Look at whether insulating the bedrooms will improve comfort significantly (and reduce heating bills in winter), taking into consideration that we may sell the centre in the near future.
Find out how to buy green (renewable) electricity from the city and what it will cost.
Annual average water use is around 77kl/mth, but varies significantly between summer and winter because of garden watering. Estimated use profiles are given in the graphs
The garden uses most water. It is watered about 4 days per week in summer for around 2 hours. Ways to reduce this are therefore a priority (dealt with in later section).
The pool uses significant water in summer.
Most toilets are flushmaster type, which cannot easily be made more efficient. The toilet in the shop is not can therefore easily be made much more efficient.
Taps in basins do not have flow reducers, tho water use from basins is relatively small so this is not a priority.
The showers upstairs and in the shop are not water efficient (***check***). Tenants shower mainly. Bath is seldom used.
Install an efficient showerhead in the upstairs shower – models are available which reduce the flow without compromising comfort. ***check
Reduce the flush volume of the shop toilet – either via fitting a 'multi-flush' mechanism or put a volume displacer in the cistern (high quality brick would probably work).
Look at more efficient irrigation of garden (drip? – expensive tho.)
Consider grey-water recycling for garden use (tho there are some pros and cons).
Illustrative household waste profile is given below (note that the centre may be different):
The centre has until recently been recycling paper, glass, plastic and tins (approx 50% of total waste stream – a significant achievement). Organics are not recycled (rat problems with composting, and worm-bins require too much attention). However, recently it has been difficult to find people to take the recycling to the depot, and therefore the system is currently not functioning.
Find volunteers or assign responsibility for taking recycling to depot, and re-instate recycling waste separation.
Explore rat-resistant composters to recycle organics.
Get a worm-bin if we can find someone to look after it (fairly consistent attention needed).
Chemical use
Chemical used are largely conventional – i.e. not organic or biodegradable or otherwise environmentally sound – although there are a few 'green' cleaners and other products at the centre. The same can be said of garden chemicals used. Some time ago ferromol was used to kill snails, but this has been discontinued (although this is an environmentally sound product, it was considered better to avoiding killing)
There are a number of 'green' cleaners which perform well and should be used in place of some of the conventional cleaning products (dishwash liquid, general cleaner etc).
Paper purchased for the office does not have recycled content, but paper is used on both sides (re-used as scrap). Printer cartridges are purchased new (not refilled), although cartridges are returned to the supplier.
(ther procurement issues covered under 'Chemical use')
Buy paper with recycled content (e.g. Sappi Typek 50% recycled content)
Ask supplier if cartridges can be refilled rather than purchased new.
The plants in the impressive garden are steadily being replaced with water-wise, indigenous alternatives as they die (e.g. all hydrangeas have been replaced). This has been going on for a few years, so the garden is becoming more water-efficient
Continue to work towards a more water-wise garden – planting indigenous vegetation as far as possible. Consider buffalo grass planting to steadily take over from the kikuyu (these are long-term projects tho, and we'd need to be sure we are staying at the centre for some time to embark on them).
The centre is not easily accessible by public transport, and therefore almost everyone uses private transport to get there. This results in a very significant energy and carbon footprint. However, it is difficult to address this issue given the poor state and safety of the city's public transport system – especially after dark. Nevertheless it may well be feasible for sangha to lift-pool more than they do.
Encourage sangha to share lifts to the centre (see below communications section).
Consider ease of access when looking at new centre properties.
Communications and Sangha support
The centre undertakes little environmental communication or provides support to the sangha around this issue at present – although a website section is underway with some relevant information.
Provide an informative website with practical guidance for sangha members to 'green' their activities.
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Every year many children are faced with chronic recurrent sore throats and infections. Some parents then find themselves questioning why their child is always sick. If you are concerned about your child's tonsil or adenoid problems, the best person to help you assess the situation and discuss options for treatment is an Otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat specialist).
The above are just some of the many indications that are associated with tonsil and adenoid problems. The decision to have surgery is based on a physical examination and a thorough discussion of your case history with your doctor. Each case is individually studied to determine what course of action is necessary to correct the impaired functions. Your otolaryngologist will work with you to find the treatment that best suits your condition.


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The Must-Have Guide to Attending a Frisco RoughRiders Game in 2020
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The Frisco RoughRiders are the Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers and play their games at beautiful Dr Pepper Ballpark in Frisco, Texas.And if you haven;t been to a game yet, I want you to make it a priority to do just that.
If you build it . . . they will come!
(know that line?)
They did build it and the North Texans did come.
It's accessible, fun, affordable and I think it has a touch of Hallmark-cuteness as well. 💕
Minor league baseball games are designed with families in mind. The fans are well-behaved, the energy is fun and light-hearted, people are there to watch the game, have a few laughs, eat good ballpark food, and spend time with their families. That's good family fun. The way All-American baseball is meant to be.
Where else can you take a family of four for $60? That's nearly unheard of. Just going to the movies costs you, on average, $10 a ticket. And with food and drinks, you're pushing toward $70 to $80.
Baseball, family and affordable fun; is there any wonder attendance is creeping toward record highs?
This stadium is strategically built in a location within the community that is desirable, accessible, and attractive. And especially if the team is located in a mid-sized market craving better entertainment amenities.
The team was founded in 2003 and has finished first among all Double-A franchises in attendance for most of its seasons. That might be due to their endless group offerings and networking events they host. The Frisco RoughRiders staff sure seems to hustle up some business.
In August 2014, the RoughRiders were purchased by an ownership group led by Chuck Greenberg and Scott Sonju. The new ownership group, together with the city of Frisco has invested more than $7 million in a wide array of facility upgrades and improvements, including a new state-of-the-art HD video board, sound system, Bull Moose Saloon, InTouch Grille, Riders Outpost Team Store, and the newest and biggest creation, the 174-foot Choctaw Lazy River. The upgrades made prior to the 2015 season earned the Riders and the City of Frisco "Best Ballpark Renovation" of 2015 by Ballpark Digest.
An exhilarating, splendidly illustrated, entirely new look at the history of baseball: told through the stories of the vibrant and ever-changing ballparks where the game was and is staged, by the Pulitzer Prize-winning architectural critic.
The same publication also honored the Choctaw Lazy River as the best ballpark improvement over $1 million for the 2016 season.
The Must-Have Guide to Attending a Frisco Roughriders Game (especially if you are a newbie)
Here are some of the basic things you need to know first:
Who exactly are the Frisco RoughRiders?
How did the Frisco Roughriders get started?
Do the RoughRiders get paid to play?
So just how much do Frisco RoughRiders get paid?
Who has gone on to play major league baseball?
The best part about the Lazy River?
What can you eat and drink while watching a Frisco Roughriders game?
Where should you park?
And check out the RoughRiders Baseball Academy:
How should you dress for a game?
Have a kid that loves baseball? You could look at these ⤵
The Frisco RoughRider stadium is located in Frisco Texas about 30 miles north of downtown Dallas.
Which means its 30 – 130 minutes from downtown Dallas depending on the time of day. 😂
And if you'd like to attend a game with the rest of Frisco then the Frisco Roughriders game is a place to do just that.
7725 Gaylord Pkwy
The stadium can be seen from the Dallas North Parkway and I find the architecture to be super cute. However, the City of Frisco has plans to build up around the stadium so I think at some time in the near future the stadium will not be able to be seen from the tollway. The Frisco Economic Development Council (I was in that meeting) declared that this has been the plan all along.
Y'all know that Frisco keeps growing so its inevitable to see progress from every corner.
The Frisco RoughRiders are a Minor League Baseball team of the Texas League and the Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers.
They are located in Frisco, Texas a suburb to the far north of Dallas.
The RoughRiders are named for the 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry Regiment during the Spanish–American War, headed by future American President Theodore Roosevelt, nicknamed "The Rough Riders" by the American press.
They play their home games at Dr Pepper Ballpark which opened in the early 2000's and seats over 10,000 people!!
In 2016, Forbes listed the RoughRiders as the tenth-most valuable Minor League Baseball team with a value of $37 million. So much for me thinking this is an intern program – this is the real deal.
We can thank the Texas Rangers ⚾
The Frisco RoughRiders are the Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers.
For a long time I assumed it was internship of sorts and had no idea that minor league baseball was an integral part of the baseball system.
Frisco RoughRiders employees earn an average of $81,437, ranging from $46,768 at the 25th percentile to $101,745 at the 75th percentile, with top earners (the top 10%) earning more than $144,352. Compensation is derived from 212 profiles, including base salary, equity and bonus.
More than 140 former RoughRiders players have gone on to play Major League Baseball, including All-Stars Chris Davis, Adrian Gonzalez, Ian Kinsler, and Nelson Cruz, as well as current Rangers stars Elvis Andrus, Rougned Odor, and Nomar Mazara.
What is unique about the Frisco Roughriders stadium?
You can SWIM at the ballpark.
There's really nothing quite like it.
Choctaw Casino provided a lazy river as long as you head to their casino and gamble.
I jest.
In a town that has warm/hot weather about 5 months per year, a lazy river is so welcome.
The Lazy River has got to be the most unique fan experience in the DFW area and is widely recognized as one of the best ballpark features in sports. And every kid and every adult would wholeheartedly agree.
I mean, who wouldn't want a place to swim and frolic while eating corny dogs and beer??
The Lazy River provides one of the most unique viewing and entertainment experiences in all of professional sports. It sits above the right stadium wall for a great visual of the baseball field. Every single guest can enjoy full 360-degree access to the over-3,000 square foot river and amazing views of the entire ballpark.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."
Leo Durocher
Which is exactly why the lazy river is the perfect place to chill out and "watch" the game.
Its heated . . . so when we have one more blast of cool weather in April or May, they've got a heater to keep the water warm.
The Lazy River is open to groups every home game except Thursdays and Sundays. You can have 25 people or 200, the lazy river is the perfect place to entertain clients, celebrate a birthday or have party for any reason.
Tickets – – Each Thursday and Sunday, the Lazy River is available for single-game ticket buyers. Thursdays, fans 21 and older can enjoy the lazy river as part of the Deep Ellum Brewing Party @ The Yard. Sundays, fans of all ages can float the river and enjoy RoughRiders baseball.
Single-game lazy river tickets start at $25 on Thursdays and include access to $1 beers (food not included). Sunday tickets are $29 in April/May and $39 starting in June. Sundays include all-you can eat hot dogs, brats, chips, peanuts and Dr Pepper products for 2 ½ hours.
⚾ All ticketed guests have full 360-degree access to swim, wade or float on the gently-flowing lazy river.
⚾ Enjoy all-you-can-eat hot dogs, brats, chips, peanuts, and Dr Pepper products for 2 ½ hours during Sunday games.
⚾ A full menu of alcoholic beverages is available for purchase at the CoServ Cabana.
(fyi, you have to purchase a lazy river ticket package to get in here)
There are a variety of tickets to choose from, actually a ton of variety, so you really are going to want to take a look at this page to figure out what's right for you.
More about the Lazy River at the Frisco Roughriders stadium
Each Thursday and Sunday, the Lazy River is available for single-game ticket buyers. Thursdays, fans 21 and older can enjoy the lazy river as part of the Deep Ellum Brewing Party @ The Yard. Sundays, fans of all ages can float the river and enjoy RoughRiders baseball.
The Choctaw Lazy River has 400 feet of gentle waves in a figure eight, and holds 68,000 gallons of water at a depth of 3 feet. The new attraction cost $1.5 million, giving the Frisco RoughRiders the largest body of water in professional sports. The lazy river area also includes an 18-foot water curtain and a 113-linear foot waterfall to rinse off or keep cool during the hot afternoon games.
More about the stadium
The ballpark was built by one of the best architecture firms, HK, Inc., and is unique compared to other ballparks.
You've probably passed by it on the Dallas Parkway and noticed how it stood out from the other buildings.
The infrastructure for the ballpark is like condo or apartment villages, and the outer concourse is a dirt trail through various trees, simulating a park-within-a-park scheme. There are about 8,000 seats inside Dr Pepper Ballpark, but the general admission area located on the outfield grass berm brings an additional 2,000 people, for a total capacity of 10,316. The field is real grass with ballpark dimensions of 335 feet down the lines, 364 feet in the power alleys, and 409 feet to center field.
The Frisco RoughRiders have a history of success since arriving in Frisco, having won the 2004 Texas League Championship. Dr Pepper Ballpark has hosted the 2005, 2009, and most recently the 2017 Texas League All-Star game. The ballpark hosts other events throughout the year, the most popular being Dirk Nowitzki's Heroes Celebrity Baseball Game, an annual sold-out event in Frisco.
"The next time someone whines that baseball doesn't have enough action, you can do two things: first, explain the planning, strategizing, calculating, and deception that place before every pitch. Then quote Hall-of-Fame announcer Red Barber: "Baseball is dull only to dull minds."
Zack Hample
There are plenty of food options inside the ballpark – the RoughRiders offer up traditional ballpark fare including hot dogs, hamburgers, nachos, pizza, peanuts, and pretzels from concessions stands behind home plate as you enter the ballpark. The best way to offset your cost is purchasing the basket combos, as all baskets are served with seasoned fries or kettle chips – these combos are $9 for a cheeseburger or chicken tenders, and $8 for the hot dog combo.
You simply can't go to a baseball game and not eat a hot dog right? And a hot pretzel? And salted peanuts in the shell? And maybe cotton candy, or an elephant ear, or both?
And don't forget Cokes for the kids and a beer for Mom and Dad.
I think ballpark food is part of the experience- but at a major league game you can spend as much as you would to eat out at a fine restaurant for this fare!
It is so much better to enjoy concessions at a minor league game versus a major league game – its a bit easier on the wallet. Especially if you are bringing your entire family – it can really add up.
Dr Pepper Ballpark features a few signature items. These include: cheesesteak and chicken sandwiches from the Steak Adelphia stand as well as Johnsonville meats from Smokie's Sausage Shack.
Here's what you can expect to spend: For a foot-long bratwurst $7 – a regular bratwurst, Italian sausage, or jalapeno cheddar bratwurst are a little cheaper at $6.
The ballpark is also host to Brewhouse BBQ, which has four items on the menu. BBQ nachos are $8, and have one meat and toppings, or you can get the BBQ sandwich for $10, or the Mac & Cheese BBQ sandwich for $11, both of which come with one meat and one side choice. The fourth item is the BBQ plate, which includes two meats and two sides for $11.
Brewhouse's meat choices are pulled pork, pulled chicken, sausage, and chopped or sliced brisket, while their sides are baked beans, potato salad, coleslaw, kettle chips, and mac & cheese.
Naturally, the soda options are Dr Pepper and 7-Up products, and a regular soda will cost you $5.
There is another concourse on the third base side of the ballpark where Fletcher's Corny Dogs and Funnel Cakes provide a familiar Texas State Fair taste and smell during baseball season.
Don't forget if you want a souvenir, just upgrade to a souvenir cup for the best deal.
And finally, they've got alcohol.
Yes, you can indulge in an adult beverage even at the minor league stadium.
If you want to eat before you head over to the game, then you can scooch a bit East of the stadium over to the Frisco Rail District and try out The Harvest Table or Randy's Steakhouse to name just a couple of options downtown.
If you are in another area of Frisco, try this resource for dining out. And if you are coming from McKinney, try this resource to help you out.
Dr Pepper Ballpark has plenty of parking and they allow their guests to come on in 2 hours before the game.
These 2 lots are reserved:
Parking Lot A is reserved only – you must have a Lot A pass
Parking Lot D is reserved only – you must have a Lot D pass.
Meanwhile, most of Parking Lot B is reserved and its is specifically reserved for pass holders and a limited number of cash parking for $10
Lastly, Parking Lot E (the parking garage) is for pass holders and cash parking for $10 ($5 if purchased in advance)
A classic tee works any time throughout the year
This cute tank is so adorable with skinny jeans or shorts
This embroidered Frisco RoughRiders pullover would look awesome on a guy or a gal
What About Baseball is truly an experience that goes beyond the game of baseball. In this age of digital distraction, it offers a welcome break from an illuminated screen. Step up to the plate and experience the true essence of the sport. Easy to learn, and simple to play, you'll love how What About Baseball combines the classic game of baseball, along with the refreshing social experience that board games provide for interacting with friends and family. It is a perfect blend of strategy and chance.
MADE IN THE USA! That's right! Like apple pie, baseball is pure America. We worked for THREE YEARS to get this made in the USA. It was very difficult, but we wouldn't give up! We are SUPER proud to announce that What About Baseball is now made right here in the USA! When you buy this game, you'll know you're supporting a family owned American business that makes it a PRIORITY to support American manufacturing jobs. We are so proud of this succeeding with this mission!
BOND WITH YOUR FAMILY! Customer after customer has responded that they have loved playing this together as a family. Whether its grandparents, parents, aunts and uncles, or siblings, we've truly enjoyed seeing the bonding experiences our customers have shared with us. Our reviews speak for themselves. It's a terrific way to share your love of baseball and get times together you'll always remember.
GET THEM OFF THE ELECTRONICS! What About Baseball is a board game that offers a welcome break from the ever increasing tidal wave of electronic distractions our kids face nowadays. A throwback to how we used to have fun – WITH other people, and WITHOUT something that has a screen! When you are interacting, laughing, and sharing your love of baseball, you'll love how this game makes you feel!
ANYONE CAN PLAY! What About Baseball offers both basic and advanced game play styles to suit players of various ages and levels of experience. A winning combination of strategy and chance, What About Baseball offers both basic and advanced gameplay modes. Whether you grew up playing baseball / softball or whether you've never even watched a single pitch – you'll get in on the action in this fast-paced and easy-to-learn game. Check out the instructions, they're posted!
AMERICA'S PAST TIME! A perfect gift for every baseball or softball fan, from the pint-sized rookie just learning to hit on a tee in the backyard, to the upcoming Major League All Star, What About Baseball is an out-of-the-park home run. All ages and skill levels can easily jump in for a game of What About Baseball, given the flexibility that this game offers. See our reviews and judge for yourself…..What About Baseball – It's About Fun…It's About Time!
And how great is this Electronic Baseball game? This would be a small item to bring along for the kiddos who might be wanting more entertainment.
Now, go check out the RoughRiders and enjoy the game!!
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Post-Match Review: Arsenal vs Burnley (Player Ratings)
High-Flying Theo Walcott saves the day after a rubber-footed performance from Bendtner…
Phew! Well, my prediction of 6 to 7 nil would almost be conservative, if it weren't for one of the best show of finishing inefficiency by Niklas Bendtner. Not a day to remember for him, an he's probably not alone in this fault, to be honest. Nevertheless, despite a win that was far less convincing than we all were…well…expecting, really, the Arsenal soldier on, and its another three points in the bag for the Gunners to make it 12 on the trot.
Despite the scoreline, there were a wealth of positives to take from this, none more joyous to see than the resurgence of Theo Walcott. It really seems as though a bit of extra game time has done him a world of good. Secondly, this was one of our most creative performances in many weeks, perhaps even a few months. We showed the dynamic flair and blitzkrieg attacking style that was showcased in some of our seasons earlier games, like the 6-1 at Goodison Park.
On the other hand, this was really an abysmal show of finishing, foremost by Nicklas Bendtner, although he was not the only one guilty tonight, with Arshavin even being found red-faced on a couple of occasions, although he made amends with a fantastic strike in the dying moments. We can be light-hearted about it now, but to be honest, this can't happen again. We could have won this match 5,6,7 nil, maybe even more than that. Arsene Wenger showed faith in Bendtner when he didn't sign a new striker in January, and in light of that I've got behind Big Nik too, but he is going to need to perform a lot better. He really was cursed today, and I'm sure he'll bounce back. Tough day for him… terrible day for him…. lets watch him bounce back against Porto.
Key Men Watch – Arsenal
I had my eye on Emmanuel Eboue and Andrey Arshavin before the match, and whilst both had influential roles in the game, the lion's share of praise today should be deservingly heaped upon Theo Walcott. What a performance! I really hope he can keep this up, as whilst I was not amongst those calling for his head, I most defiately had serious doubts about what he could do. Eboue had a very good game again, and settled into a great rythm on the attack, with some excellent cuts inside to run at the defence. Arshavin came on as a substitute and didn't get a whole lot of oppurtunity but tucked away a brilliant finish.
Key Man Watch – Burnley
Jensen was left with egg on his face after a mix up with his centre back gave oppurutnity for Fabregas to slide the ball through his legs on the back of a wonderful peice of Nasri vision. despite this, he made some very key saves, notably a brilliant parry from a venemous Theo Walcott strike at close range. All this would have been redundant of course if Bendtner he managed to tuck away even on or two of his golden chances.
Player Ratings –
Almunia – 8.5: Were it not for Theo Walcott, Almunia would be my man of the match. One of the best performances I have seen from the Spaniard in a very long time. Almunia made short work of not only saving several dangerous shots, including a brilliant early save from Carlisle's low header, but he as also fantastic playing the sweeping role. Almunia saved us points today, his sweeping run to clear in the 43rd minute a showcase of what was a tight performance today. Could do nothing about the goal.
Vermaelen – 8: Yet another brilliant performance today by the Verminator. He was like a second skin to the Burnley forwards, and is a phenomenon in aways managing to get goal-side of his man. Unlucky with the goal conceded, as him and Silvestre weren't at fault; possession was ceded far too cheaply up pitch and they were just trying to clear their box. A goal saving tackle in the last few minutes summarised his defensive prowess.
Silvestre – 7: Good performance, Silvestre! Did what he had to do with reasonable comfort, coming right after a really bad opening few minutes. I noted that with a few passages of play, by the 6th minute he'd cleared very poorly, conceded a cheap corner, and was beaten badly to the Carlisle header. At that point, things didn't look good, but he grew in confidence and security as the game went on and turned in a very decent effort.
Eboue – 7.5: Didn't get as many oppurtunities to beat his man down the line as he would have hoped for, I'm sure, but made good use of the chances he got. Eboue jsut always looks so dangerous when he runs at the defence, he has such quick feet and great dribbling. Got forward and got into jsut the right places to help his teamates out, a brilliant one-two with Fabregas hihglighting a creative performance by him, all though by no means his most influential in recent weeks. Pretty solid at the back too, with a few wonky clearances, but I also took note of a few very key challenges.
Clichy – 8: What a fantastic game from Clichy! He has really found form in the last fortnight. What more could be asked of him? To throw the old maxim about (hideous as it is), he's like a new signing, really! He showed extreme pace, and I don't know how many times he skinned his man. He was a rock on defence too, and showed none of the weaknesses he had when he returned from injury. Diagnosis: Clichy is cured and back…big time.
Denilson – 6.5: Found it hard to rate his performance because I realised after 90 minutes he'd been invisible for the entire game. Whether that means he was jsut doing a lot of dirty work or was simply in the wrong places for a defensive midifielder is the question. I Didn't note anthing promising from him tonight, although was on the edge of my seat tonight after a couple of terrible moments, like his poorly weighted back header which alsmot gifted a perfect throughball to the Burnley forwards.
Rosicky – 7: The ball control of this guy is astounding; the ball literally seemed glued to his foot tonight, particularly evident by the number of fouls he suffered, a his quick feet and great dribbling often earned him a chop from behind. I thought he was great tonight, and at the time was disappointed to see him taken off. Some excellent runs cutting in through midfield were the highlightsof a good days work for Tomas.
Fabregas – 8: In the short-time he had on the pitch, Fabregas was at his brilliant best. I've been sceptical of some of his recent form, prior to the Sunderland game, as he has tended to be invisible in a number of big matches. But it was an excellent performance from El Capitan tonight, a great goal at the heart of it, but he bufferd out his match rating with great creativity in the final third, and notably, some excellent runs into the Burnley box that very nearly took him past the last man once or twice. His brilliant run to get onto Nasri's ball was the showpeice of this.
Nasri – 7.5: A really good game for him tonight, providing the notable assist for Fabregas with a pass that was worth as much as the goal itself, really. Great vision, there. Other than that he looked really on to it all night, and was nightmare on the edge of the area. Would like to see a few more goals from him before the end of the campaign, and I'm sure he'd love it too.
Walcott – 9 (MOTM): Simply phenomenal tonight, he literally ripped th Burnely defence to shreds. His well known speed was on show tonight, but more so than that, his decision making was fantastic. Walcott turned out what really was a desperately needed greta performance, and hopefully this will silence some of the more extreme of is critics. I called for him to start improving a few days ago, and if he plays like that consistantly, he could be the key man in our final run in. His final ball was off in the first quarter of the game, but this improved dratically as he went on, and he was even gaining the confidence to shoot after halftime. Fucking fantastic goal, Theo, one of the best a player has produced for us this season. Could have had another, with a stinging shot from a wide angle that Jensen could only parry.
Bendtner – 3: Sorry Nik, but it couldn't be any higher, really. His finishing was just apalling tonight, and could have cost us the game. But it didn't so lets move on, nd jsut hope for the best next time. We don't have a better option so there is no point dwelling on it. All I can say is, you had better train hard this week, Bendtner! I didn't rate him lower because he was okay in showing composure on atatck and linked well with other players. He was lazy in competing for headers though. EDIT: Bumped him to three as somebody did make a point that he got an assist…
Diaby – 6.5: Seeme da little bit short of pace today, probably due to the return from injury. Looked good enough on attack, and seems to have kicked his habits of throwing 50/50 passes and taking one too many touches on the ball. Did well to replace Fabregas, a hard act to follow.
A big positive I think we can draw from this performance is the improvement in the quality of our final ball into the box. it was terrible earlier in the season, but we turned out more good crosses in this game than I've seen all season, really. Good to see. Nasri and Walcott were particularly good. Did anybody else notice how slow Eduardo was looking? He seems to have lost all pace…
Don't forget to have your say on the forum regarding the Burnley game! ArsenalAction.com is the place to be.
Curt.B
PS… hope Man United get rolled!
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