Everything is bigger in Texas, and that includes the Texas sports scene. From national sports teams to hometown favorites, there is always a sport for residents to cheer on. Families, friends, and residents of nearby Wildcat Ranch take full advantage of the numerous opportunities and venues nearby to catch their favorite teams in action.
Just 20 minutes outside of Dallas, nothing brings residents of the area together than cheering on local teams at Crandall High School. This Division II school has a strong following of both men’s and women’s teams, including football, basketball, cross country, soccer, and more. Playing in the Big 12 Conference, the University of Texas and Baylor University are the local college favorites. The iconic Texas Longhorns rank sixth in the country of all-time collegiate football wins, including four national championships, 32 conference championships, and 2 Heisman Trophy winners. Baylor University in Waco is also a local favorite, winning 10 conference titles and three Big 12 championships, including the 2021 championship.
Known as one of the NFL’s most successful and popular franchises, the Dallas Cowboys first joined the NFL in 1960 under head coach Tom Landry. Running from September to January, residents have plenty of opportunities to enjoy football and the world-renowned Dallas Cheerleaders. With a home field at AT&T Stadium, the team has won five Super Bowls, 10 Conference championships, and 23 Division championships.
Running from April to October, Texas boasts two MLB teams. Based in the Dallas/ Fort Worth metroplex, the Texas Rangers play their home games at Globe Life Field. The Rangers have made eight appearances in the MLB postseason and have won seven West Division titles. After being a part of the minor league for over 70 years, it was not until the 1960s that the National League granted an expansion to Houston’s Colt .45s. The current name of Houston Astros was adopted three years later. The team has made multiple World Series appearances, including at the 2021 World Series against the Atlanta Braves.
Despite a shortened season last year, the NHL is back in full swing, with a season running from October to June. With a home base at American Airlines Center, the Dallas Stars relocated from Minnesota to Dallas in 1993. The team has an impressive record, with eight division titles, two Presidents’ Trophies, three western conference championship titles, and a Stanley Cup win in 1998.
NBA’s season from mid-October to April offers plenty of opportunities to see Texas’s three teams in action. At the American Airlines Arena, the Dallas Mavericks are the most recently established franchise. Founded in 1980, their strong culture and diehard fanbase have made this team one to look out for with one championship, two conferences, and four division titles. Founded as a part of the 1967 NBA expansion, the Houston Rockets are the only team that started outside the state. After moving from San Diego to Houston in 1971, the team has won two NBA championships and four conference titles.
With season from early March to October, FC Dallas is Texas’s only American professional soccer club. The team was founded in 1995 as the Dallas Burn and adopted its current name in 2004. With home games played in Frisco’s soccer-specific Toyota Stadium, the team has had an incredible record so far. They have won the Supporter’s Shield, two U.S. Open Cups, and were runners-up in the 2010 MLS Cup.
In Crandall, residents of the nearby Wildcat Ranch have a prime spot to cheer on any Texas sports team. Not only are they centrally located to all the stadiums, but the master-planned community’s new Amenity Center offers a social hub for families and neighbors to watch any game from home. Other amenities will include an expansive pool, Fitness Center, dog park, a tot lot, parks, and hiking trails throughout the community. There is even a brand-new school, Noble Reed Elementary within walking distance of the homes.
Situated on more than 900 acres of land in Crandall, Texas, residents of Wildcat Ranch enjoy the proximity to all the events Dallas has to offer while also living life on their terms. With new homes priced from the $200’s, our Model Row is open daily for tours, featuring three Award-Winning Home Builders – Beazer Homes, Express Homes, and Lennar Homes. For more information, feel free to request our brochure and get a firsthand look at how your life would look at Wildcat Ranch. You can also visit WildcatRanchTexas.com or contact our office at 214.466.8144.
The holiday season is finally upon us, and Texans are ready to celebrate BIG for the most wonderful time of the year. Families, friends, neighbors, and residents of nearby Wildcat Ranch love to gather at an abundance of events across Dallas. From festivals and concerts to parades and marathons, discover some of the area’s most anticipated local holiday traditions.
According to Southern Living Magazine, one of Texas’s best Christmas events is the Holiday at Arboretum. Stroll through the botanical gardens to see the 25-foot-tall Victorian-style gazebos, decorated to represent each of the 12 Days of Christmas. At night, the gardens come to life with more than a million lights, a Christmas Village, and a dazzling musical tree.
Photo Credit: Holiday at the Arboretum
On select nights through the holiday season, the drive-through Dallas Zoo Lights event features more than a million lights, holiday-themed displays, and 3-D lighted animal sculptures. Make sure to tune into the zoo’s radio station while driving through to hear holiday tunes in sync with the lights.
Enchant, the whimsical Christmas light maze and village, has announced its return to Fair Park for the winter season. Adventures at this Christmas wonderland include a light maze, an illuminated ice-skating trail, an artisan’s market, and gourmet holiday treats from around the world.
Photo Credit: Enchant Christmas Dallas
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra and Chorus is back with its beloved holiday tradition, Christmas Pops. This week-long run at the Meyerson Symphony Center features classic holiday favorites, sing-along carols, and even a bit of snow.
Photo Credit: Dallas Symphony
Support artists from the Dallas community at the 7th Annual Christmas Market. This two-day event at the Kaufman Civic Center features everything from home décor to homemade jewelry and clothing. Get your holiday shopping done early at this local market!
After enjoying the Christmas Market, the Kaufman Civic Center will also be hosting a Lighted Christmas Parade. Starting at 6 p.m., experience the unforgettable parade floats that follow this year’s theme – “How the Grinch Stole Kaufman”.
The Wildcat Ranch HOA Social Committee invites Members of the community to celebrate the holiday with Cowboy Kringle and his Reindeer. Enjoy Christmas carols, with hot chocolate and cookies or take a ride on the mini-Christmas train. BBQ from Pit Boss will be available from 2pm to 4pm.
Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, the BMW Dallas Marathon is one of Dallas’s longest-running and most participated holiday traditions. The weekend festival includes a 5K, 10K, Kid’s Race and the 26.2-mile marathon across the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods.
Hosted at Strauss Square, audiences of all ages will treasure the magical story of “A Very Special Electric Christmas”. This lights-only production is a captivating tale set to timeless holiday hits, including Nat King Cole, Mariah Carey and Tchaikovsky.
The Trans-Siberian Orchestra will be back at the American Airlines Center to perform The Ghosts of Christmas Eve. With two shows on the 22nd – one at 3 p.m. and one at 8 p.m. – this 25th-anniversary performance is something you won’t want to miss!
Photo Credit: Trans-Siberian Orchestra
As the longest-running EDM festival in Dallas, music enthusiasts love attending the Lights All Night Festival. Top-notch productions and light shows will have music fans dancing their way into the new year.
In the season of celebration, now may be the perfect time to find your new home for the holidays. Just 20 minutes outside of Dallas, residents of Wildcat Ranch enjoy the proximity to all the events Dallas has to offer while also living life on their terms. Situated on more than 900 acres of land in Crandall, Texas, this master-planned community has an assortment of amenities, including an expansive pool, Fitness Center, dog park, a tot lot, parks and hiking trails throughout the community. There is even a brand-new school, Noble Reed Elementary within walking distance of the homes.
With new homes priced from the $200’s, our Model Row is open daily for tours, featuring our three Award-Winning Home Builders – Beazer Homes, Express Homes, and Lennar Homes. For more information, feel free to request our brochure and get a firsthand look at how your life would look at Wildcat Ranch. You can also visit us at WildcatRanchTexas.com or contact our office at 214.466.8144.
The growth of residential communities in the suburbs of Dallas/ Fort Worth has been on the rise, coinciding with the migration of young IT and engineering professionals. Thanks to a migration of tech companies in Dallas, the area has seen an 8.6% increase in migration of software and IT workers within the past year, earning the ranking of third Top Engineer Hub nationally. Just 20 minutes from Dallas, the new master planned community of Wildcat Ranch has emerged as a community of choice for many young professionals who are joining the area’s tech revolution.
Dallas/Fort Worth is home to several established tech giants. As a matter of fact, the region is home to 23 Fortune 500 companies, the most of any Texas metro. From American and Southwest Airlines to telecommunications giant AT&T, there are many national and international-based companies that call this region their home. Other notable companies in the area include Texas Instruments, Celanese, Energy Transfer and Jacobs Engineering.
When more tech companies choose to move their headquarters, it also moves a wealth of industry specific and supporting jobs with it. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor, Dallas/Fort Worth outpaced the national average of 4.4% with a 5.4% increase rate of job growth last year. This year alone, six tech-focused companies announced their plans to relocate their headquarters within the region. Companies like Bestow, Xcelerate Auto, and the Texas Blockchain Council have all moved headquarters from other parts of Texas to be more centrally located within downtown Dallas. Three other out-of-state companies reliant on engineering talent have relocated to Dallas/Fort Worth as well, including California-based MD7 and North Carolina-based EXOS Aerospace. AECOM has also moved HQ from Los Angeles to Dallas, making it the sixth Fortune 500 company to relocate to the area in the past six years.
From the diverse economy to a well-educated stream of new talent graduating from local colleges, there are many reasons that the Dallas/ Fort Worth region is attractive to companies searching for a new headquarters location. According to Dallas Regional Chamber President and CEO Dale Petrosky, there are 3 primary considerations in businesses relocating to Dallas:
With the continued influx of engineering companies and the supporting jobs they bring, Dallas/Fort Worth has set the stage for continued growth and expansion. According to U.S. Census Data, the Dallas-Fort Worth area population has grown by 20% since 2010 with Dallas ranked # 9 out of the 10 largest cities in 2020. The Dallas/ Fort Worth area is projected to grow 17% by 2030, adding at least 500,000 more people within the two cities.
While Engineering and Tech jobs provide long and prosperous career paths in Dallas, the lifestyle at Wildcat Ranch completes the experience. Just 20 minutes outside of Downtown Dallas, Wildcat Ranch offers residents a hometown feel while also living near downtown. Situated on more than 900 acres of land in Crandall, Texas, this master-planned community also has an assortment of amenities, including an expansive pool, Fitness Center, dog parks, a tot lot, parks and hiking trails throughout the community. There is even a brand-new school, Noble Reed Elementary within walking distance of the homes.
With new homes priced from the $200’s you can choose from three Award-Winning Home Builders to construct your dream home – Beazer Homes, Express Homes, and Lennar Homes. For more information, feel free to request our brochure and get a firsthand look at how your life would look at Wildcat Ranch. You can also visit us at WildcatRanchTexas.com or contact our office at 214.466.8144 for more information.
Wildcat Ranch, a 900-acre master-planned community located just outside of Dallas, Texas, was recently ranked as one of the top-selling master-planned communities in the country. Residents are spoiled at Wildcat Ranch, living in a community that has a new amenity center, hiking trails, dog park, and on-site elementary school. With easy access to all major roadways and a wide range of Dallas events and activities, there is no doubt this Crandall community is one of the most well-connected hometowns in Texas.
Ranking 39th nationally, Wildcat Ranch sold a record number of new homes – reporting 285 sales between January and June 2021. The neighborhood was first identified by RCLCO Real Estate Consulting through a nationwide survey searching for high-performance communities in each state. Among all the masterplan-communities in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, Wildcat Ranch was ranked 2nd in overall sales in the first quarter of the year. RCLCO found that the top 50 master-planned communities experienced an average increase in sales of 40% compared to the prior period’s performance. Wildcat Ranch stands out amongst its competitors because of its big city access and small-town charm. The community’s proximity to Dallas attracts homebuyers who may be relocating for work or looking to retire outside of the city.
RCLCO has tracked the country’s top-selling home communities since 1994. The Real Estate Consulting firm’s initiative is not only to applaud the most successful communities in the country but to analyze the overall health of the new construction home industry. RCLCO forecasts that residential momentum will continue through year’s end expecting a 12% increase compared with 2020. A recent survey by U.S. News & World Report found the Dallas/Fort Worth area ranked among one of the top best places to live in Texas. Correlating to RCLCO’s data, Texas was a top-ranked state in terms of total sales taking up 30% of the top 50 master plan communities.
Wildcat Ranch has served as the perfect Dallas suburb with brand new homes built to fit the lifestyle of all its residents. The top-selling master-plan community offers hand-crafted floorplans priced from the $200’s. Choose from three Award-Winning Home Builders to construct your dream home; Beazer Homes, Express Homes, and Lennar Homes. Each locally known Builder will work with you to ensure your home meets all your needs. The Model Row Village is now open for tours!
Located 20 minutes from Downtown Dallas, this community offers easy access to major roadways connected to the Dallas Metroplex for employment opportunities, as well as local shopping and dining. Within the community, residents have an assortment of amenities at their fingertips. There is something for everyone from the Amenity Center with an expansive pool and Fitness Center to the dog parks, and the miles of trails. There is even a brand-new school, Noble Reed Elementary, within walking distance of the homes. Discover “Life On Your Terms” at Wildcat Ranch. Sign up to learn more.
Located in the heart of Texas, the Dallas Metroplex is an exciting region filled with an abundance of event options. Whether you’re a concertgoer, art lover, foodie, sports enthusiast, or simply looking for a good time with family and friends, this city has you covered. To help plan your upcoming weekends in Dallas here’s a sneak peek of the best things to do in the area.
If you are looking for live music, the buzzing city of Dallas is a hot spot for concerts throughout the year. From pop to country, and everything in between, music lovers will feel right at home in this city. On October 22nd, The Jonas Brothers will be performing at Dos Equis Pavilion as part of their Remember This tour. For country music lovers, Luke Combs has two shows planned in Dallas as part of the What You See is What You Get Tour at American Airlines Center on November 18th & 19th. Looking for an iconic classical music performance? Andrea Bocelli is bringing his Believe World Tour to American Airlines Center on October 20th.
For those looking to expand their palate, Dallas is home to a variety of flavors and unique ways to sample the local cuisine. Events such as Hopp’n Friday’s: Live Music, Beer & Food, Dallas’s Best Tacos & Margaritas Tour, and the coveted Mornings and Mimosas Tour are just a few examples of food and drink events being held every weekend from now through mid-December. Click here to view more options that are sure to excite your tastebuds.
The arts and culture scene in Downtown Dallas is currently exploding in popularity with tons of exhibitions, shows and festivals taking place in the fall months. The 16th annual Autumn at the Arboretum runs between September 18th and October 31st from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The family-friendly attraction is a fall favorite providing a great place to explore the larger-than-life art displays and Halloween festivities. Additional events include historical art exhibitions and performing arts productions, such as the Broadway show Hamilton at the Music Hall in Fair Park starting November 16th.
No matter what game is your favorite, there’s a sports team for every fan in Dallas. The city is home to NFL, MLB, NBA, WNBA, NHL and MLS teams. With football season in full swing, fans head into the city to see the Dallas Cowboys play in their home stadium. The AT&T Stadium is the world’s largest domed structure and even has an art museum. Take a tour to see for yourself just how massive it is! For more information on upcoming sports events in Dallas, click here.
With fun for the entire family, Dallas does not disappoint when it comes to events and entertainment. Located just 20 minutes from Downtown Dallas, Wildcat Ranch is a community where residents can take full advantage of what the city has to offer. This community offers easy access to major roadways connected to the Dallas Metroplex for employment opportunities, as well as local shopping and dining.
Within the Wildcat Ranch community, residents have an assortment of amenities at their fingertips, such as an expansive pool, fitness center, dog park and miles of trails. There is even a brand-new school, Noble Reed Elementary, within walking distance of the homes.
Wildcat Ranch is a new hometown where value meets lifestyle with floorplans handcrafted for your needs and homes priced from the $200’s. Choose from three Award-Winning Home Builders to construct your dream home; Beazer Homes, Express Homes, and Lennar Homes. Each locally known Builder will work with you to ensure your home meets all your needs. The Model Row Village is now open for tours! Visit wildcatranchtexas.com or call 214.466.8144 to discover “Life On Your Terms” at Wildcat Ranch.
It’s no secret that Texas is known for its warm weather. With 300 days of sunshine a year, there’s no better way to cool down and relax than at a lake. Despite Texas having a dryer climate, there is a wide variety of different lakes throughout the state. Varying in size and recreation activities, the lake destinations are endless! Whether it’s right around the corner or a weekend getaway, here is a list of ten Texas lakes that you should explore.
White Rock Lake is a prime spot for numerous activities, such as running, hiking, birdwatching, paddle boarding (on-site rentals available), and fishing. This smaller city reservoir is located in the heart of downtown Dallas, making it great day trip option for cooling off and relaxing. White Rock Lake is about a 40-minute drive from Wildcat Ranch.
As one of the largest lakes in north Texas, there are countless recreation options here. Lake Lewisville is great for fishing, water skiing, swimming, and boating. There are even plenty of nice beaches to relax on and hiking and biking trails to explore. This lake is conveniently located just north of the Dallas-Fort Worth area and is only an hour away from Wildcat Ranch: perfect for a day trip!
Eagle Mountain Lake is another popular lake outside of Fort Worth. It is largely known for its boating activities as it’s home to the historical Fort Worth Boat Club. Aside from boating and water activities, Eagle Mountain Lake also offers numerous surrounding lakes with stunning hiking trails. This location is another great day trip spot and is just over an hour drive away from Crandall.
Lake Granbury is a long, narrow reservoir near Granbury, Texas with over a hundred miles of shoreline. This is a popular spot for all sorts of lake activities from fishing at one of the many public fishing piers to spending the day on the water on a boat, kayak, jet ski, or a paddleboard! With many camping spots available, Lake Granbury is perfect for a weekend trip or a day trip being just 90 minutes from Crandall.
Lake Texoma is a larger lake that is perfect for all types of water recreation. It is surrounded by marinas, campgrounds, parks, and wildlife refuges. Located on the Texas-Oklahoma border, making it approximately two hours from Wildcat Ranch— perfect for a weekend, or even a day trip!
This is one of the most beautiful lakes of East Texas as it is surrounded by sky-high pine trees. One of the best ways to explore Lake O’the Pines is by boat and has numerous boat ramps available. This lake is also popular for its elaborate fishery that contains several bass species, catfish, crappie, and sunfish! While this lake is only a little over a two-hour drive from Wildcat, it is recommended for an overnight camping trip because the night sky through the pines is unlike any other!
Another larger lake that is perfect for a wide variety of recreation activities, such as swimming, boating, water skiing, and even scuba diving and snorkeling! There are also great spots for hiking and picnicking too. Possum Kingdom Lake is located west of Fort Worth and is about a three-hour drive from Wildcat Ranch.
Lake Austin is a reservoir that is actually a part of the Colorado River. This relaxed lake is popular among the locals and is known for its fishing and boating, as it is largely populated with bass fish. Boat rentals are available for reservation if you do not have your own. Located just outside Austin, Lake Austin is roughly a 3.5-hour drive from Wildcat.
Inks Lake is a part of the relaxing Inks Lake State Park. It offers over 200 camping spots and a variety of water activities, such as swimming, fishing, and boating. Located in the heart of Texas Hill Country, northwest of Austin, Inks Lake is perfect for a weekend camping trip and is about a 3.5-hour drive from Wildcat.
Lady Bird Lake is a unique river-like reservoir located in the heart of Austin. It offers a wide variety of activities and some of the most popular things to do are kayaking, canoeing, and stand-up paddle boarding. The lake also offers hiking and biking with a 10-mile long trail! As this lake is down in Austin, it makes for the perfect weekend trip.
Whether you’re there for a day or weekend, these lakes are the perfect place for families to unwind and make memories. Located driving distance from these beautiful lakes, Wildcat Ranch is a new hometown community in Kaufman County. Its impressive Amenity Center offers parks, a Fitness Center, an expansive pool, tot lot and more, there is something for everyone. Let your furry friends run in the two dog parks. Miles of walking and biking trails weave through the neighborhood. There is even a brand-new school, Noble Reed Elementary, within walking distance of the homes.
Build your dream home by choosing from floorplans hand crafted to your needs. Select one of three Award-Winning Home Builders to construct your home; Beazer Homes, Express Homes, and Lennar Homes. The Model Row Village is now open to tour! Stop by the community at 1000 Wildcat Trail, Crandall, TX 75114 to take a tour, or contact us for more information. Visit WildcatRanchTexas.com or call 214.466.8144 to discover “Life On Your Terms” at Wildcat Ranch.
As the summer months draw to a close and the excitement of a new school year ramps up, there are few better places to live in the Metroplex. With uncertainty around the country about what’s in store for students in the coming year, gaining a sense of normalcy and safety has quickly become the most sought-after amenities for today’s families. For one local community, Wildcat Ranch in Crandall, Texas, back to school in 2021 is a welcome return with a fresh appeal.
This brand new Dallas suburb is taking the market by storm, boasting big-city access with small-town charm. For families who place a high priority on quality of life, homes at Wildcat Ranch are starting at a very affordable price point in the $200s. One of the most valued lifestyle amenities of all is its neighborhood school within the confines of the community–providing a rare, yet extremely desirable, walk-to-school option for its residents.
Wildcat Ranch is also fitted with thoughtfully designed parks, fitness and recreational centers, nature trails and plenty of options for outdoor adventure and entertainment for families of all sizes.. “Wildcat Ranch families love the convenience that comes with having a school within the community,” says Harry Rose, Wildcat Ranch’s Director of Marketing. Here are some of the ways that living at Wildcat Ranch makes the transition back to school so easy and stress-free.
Each year, Wildcat Ranch families are able to take full advantage of having a highly-rated elementary school right in their backyard. Families love living so close to their children’s school as it makes transportation effortless and engagement with the community sincerer. Wildcat Ranch kids are able to walk safely within their neighborhood to commute and parents are able to get more involved with their child’s classes and school events. Conveniently located minutes from the doorsteps of Wildcat Ranch homes. Wildcat Ranch also has future plans to build additional schooling facilities in the neighborhood to accommodate the new families moving-in, allowing for even more increased convenience down the road for Wildcat Ranch residents.
Located in Kaufman County, Wildcat Ranch is minutes away from a wide variety of retail shopping perfect for finding those back-to-school necessities and fashion fixes. From new sneakers to getting organized with school supplies, these conveniently located venues make shopping with your little ones quick and stress-free. Both Walmart Supercenter and Target are in close-proximity for budget-friendly “one-stop shops.” Check out some of the back-to-school deals and options that you can take advantage of here. Other local options for back-to-school supplies include EJ’s Closet Boutique and Brookshire Brothers.
Keeping the kids active and busy after an energetic day at school can be tiresome and heavy on the transportation to and from various after-school activities. One of the perks about living in the Wildcat Ranch community is that there are tons of amenities and adventures to explore with your kids without having to leave the neighborhood. With an abundance of open parks for sports, trails to traverse, and even a community pool to cool off at, Wildcat Ranch opens a world of possibilities. Meet up with new-found friends at the neighborhood playground or go for a bike ride around the neighborhood or through the natural trails. The perks are endless and keep the whole family occupied.
As back-to-school is just around the corner, you and your family are invited to discover a master-planned community like no other in the heart of Kaufman County, Texas. Wildcat Ranch is a new hometown where value meets lifestyle with floor plans hand crafted for your needs. Choose from three Award-Winning Home Builders to construct your dream home; Beazer Homes, Express Homes, and Lennar Homes. Each locally known Builder will work with you to ensure your home meets all your needs. The Model Row Village is now open for tours!
Located 20 minutes from Downtown Dallas, this community offers easy access to major roadways connected to the Dallas Metroplex for employment opportunities, as well as local shopping and dining. Within the community, residents have an assortment of amenities at their fingertips. There is something for everyone from the Amenity Center with an expansive pool and Fitness Center, to the dog parks, and the miles of trails. And of course, Noble Reed Elementary, is within walking distance of the homes. Visit WildcatRanchTexas.com or call 214.466.8144 to discover “Life On Your Terms”.
Dallas is relocation central for young, working professionals. With a low unemployment rate, no income tax and major companies relocating to the region, it’s the perfect place to focus on building your big-tech career. Check out what technology companies are headquartered in Dallas, Texas and hiring!
Founded in 1876, AT&T is one of the largest telecommunication companies in the world. This international company employs over 240,000 people and serves over 110 million customers. Responsible for wireless calling, texting and internet services, there are plenty of job opportunities with AT&T. Headquartered in downtown Dallas, AT&T is hiring people with all levels of experience. From entry level sales representative positions to executive management positions, there are endless job opportunities at this renowned tech company.
Texas Instruments is an international technology company specializing in semiconductors and computers. Developing technology for devices like cellphones and calculators, Texas Instruments employs over 29,000 people worldwide. With an estimated revenue of $1 Billion, Texas Instruments is a thriving company with many job opportunities. The company provides jobs for interns, recent college graduates and experienced professionals. Creating technology for a vast range of industries, people can choose to work in any field that interests them.
With a prime focus on HR technology, the Pinnacle Group was founded in 1996 and currently has over 8,000 employees. The company specializes in software that solves internal problems for various companies in Canada and the United States. The Pinnacle Group provides payroll, contractor compliance, and vendor management software to companies of all industries. This female and minority-owned company has offices in nearly every state, making the Pinnacle Group an easily accessible business to work for. This company is perfect for anyone looking to begin a career in human resources and technology.
Employing over 7,000 people, Telvista is an informational technology company that provides companies with communications software. Working with start-up and Fortune 500 companies, Telvista aids their clients by helping them spread their brand and message through their contacts and social media. This service is vital because it helps businesses stay relevant and competitive in their respected fields. Telvista is a great company for young professionals who want a career in marketing and technology.
Uber is a global technology company that has taken the world by storm in the past few years. This company started as a transportation service and has since then evolved into a multi-service empire. Uber now specializes in mobile transportation, food and package delivery, couriers, freight transportation and has various partners and branch companies. With a company this massive, it takes more than a village to run the IT department. Although Uber has its headquarters in San Francisco, California, the company is building an office in downtown Dallas. Soon to be in a large office tower, Uber is looking to employ over 3,000 people at this location alone. Uber is an excellent company to start your career with and work your way up.
With the influx of people relocating to Dallas, the housing market is becoming more and more competitive. Located only a 20-minute drive from downtown Dallas lies Wildcat Ranch, a perfect community for homebuyers seeking a hometown lifestyle within easy reach of all the excitement of a large city. With homes priced from the $200’s, Wildcat Ranch provides new and incredibly affordable housing option. Wildcat Ranch is truly a community where value meets lifestyle.
Located in the heart of Kaufman County, the Wildcat Ranch community is packed full of family-friendly amenities. A brand-new school, Noble Reed Elementary, is within the new home neighborhood and walking distance for the kids. The impressive Amenity Center offers parks, a Fitness Center, an expansive pool, tot lot and more, there is something for everyone. Let your furry friends run in the two dog parks or explore the miles of walking and biking trails that weave through the neighborhood.
Build your dream home by choosing from floorplans hand crafted to your needs. Select one of three Award-Winning Home Builders to construct your home; Beazer Homes, Express Homes, and Lennar Homes. The Model Row Village is now open to tour! Stop by the community at 1000 Wildcat Trail, Crandall, TX 75114 to take a tour, or contact us for more information. Visit WildcatRanchTexas.com/ or call 214.466.8144 to discover “Life On Your Terms” at Wildcat Ranch.
The suburban lifestyle is making a comeback due to the development of new master-planned communities. More and more, people are beginning to prefer settling down in hometowns rather than renting in cities. Communities like Wildcat Ranch allow people to form relationships with neighbors and safely raise their families away from the hecticness of the city. This slower-paced lifestyle lets families enjoy and appreciate what’s around them, live in the moment and make memories. Check out some of the reasons why families love hometown living at Wildcat Ranch!
City living can be challenging with dense crowds of tourists and unreliable public transportation that makes running simple errands a nightmare. With hometown living, people find it refreshing that everything they need is located relatively close by and easily accessible. Wildcat Ranch residents have access to the Amenity Center with an expansive pool and state-of-the-art gym. A dog park, children’s playground and numerous trails are also located within the neighborhood. These amenities make it easy for families to meet up with friends and socialize with neighbors. In the surrounding areas of the community, running errands is a breeze with stores and restaurants being a short drive away.
Hometown lifestyles are very family-oriented and incorporate many values that families hold dear. There is a strong sense of community and neighborly comradery that you typically cannot find living in a city. A component of hometown living that appeals to families is the highly rated school options. Renowned schools of all levels are often located in suburban areas. Located within Wildcat Ranch is Noble Reed Elementary, the newest addition to the Crandell Independent School District. Parents are at ease knowing their children are receiving excellent education only steps from their front door. Compared to cities, suburban neighborhoods are much more peaceful and safer, as there are low crime rates in suburban areas.
With hometown living, homeowners have a variety of housing options to choose from. People have found that they get much more for their money in suburban neighborhoods than they would in the city. Not only do people pay less for square footage in a suburban home, but they also gain an additional 300 square feet on average. Contrary to small, compact apartments, homes in suburban neighborhoods have significantly more room and privacy, allowing families to feel secure and comfortable in their homes. People can form interpersonal relationships with their neighbors without feeling like they are invading one another’s space. At Wildcat Ranch, homeowners choose between three Award-Winning Home Builders to construct their dream home: Beazer Homes, Express Homes, and Lennar Homes. These homes are priced from the $200’s and have floorplans handcrafted for any need. Living in a hometown means your house will comfortably accommodate your family and pets. No more fighting over public parking and longing for a backyard.
Wildcat Ranch is the perfect hometown-style community with a prime location for employment opportunities, shopping and dining. Just 20 minutes from Downtown Dallas, this community offers easy access to major roadways connected to the Dallas Metroplex. Be a part of something new in the fastest-growing county in the region, Kaufman County. The Model Row Village is now open to tour! Stop by the community at 1000 Wildcat Trail, Crandall, TX 75114 to take a tour, or contact us for more information. Discover “Life On Your Terms” at Wildcat Ranch!
It is no surprise that Dallas is one of the fastest growing cities in the country. Between the attractions, schools and employment opportunities, there are many reasons why people are relocating here. This city truly offers something for everyone! Check out the top five reasons why your next home should be near Dallas.
Everything is bigger in Texas, except for the cost of living. In comparison to other cities in the United States, Dallas, Texas, is very affordable. For example, it is 84% more expensive to live in New York City than it is to live in Dallas. The low cost of living and inexpensive homes appeals to many families and working professionals. Wildcat Ranch, for example, is a brand-new community just 20 minutes from Dallas, with homes starting in the $200s. Residents get easy access to the city without having to pay the price.
Boredom is never an issue in Dallas as there are a plethora of sights to see and activities to do. Admire creative artwork in one of the dozens of galleries and museums, like the Dallas Museum of Art. Home to four national sports teams, Dallas is the dream destination for any sports fan. With teams like the Dallas Cowboys (NFL), the Texas Rangers (MLB), the Dallas Stars (NHL) and the Dallas Mavericks (NBA), there is always a game to spectate at, no matter what season! Navigate all the hip restaurants, bars and live music venues of every style as you explore Dallas’ nightlife. With plenty of great food, drinks and fun crowds, it is no wonder why many concerts and festivals take place here year-round!
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There are many opportunities for all levels of education in Dallas. Within the Wildcat Ranch community lies Noble Reed Elementary. Along with its proximity to their front doors, parents love Noble Reed Elementary because it is a part of the highly ranked Crandall Independent School District. The state of Texas also has a phenomenal public college and university system. These renowned public universities, including the University of Texas at Austin, Texas A&M University and Texas Tech University, offer in-state tuition for Texas residents. Texas also has many respected private universities, such as prestigious Southern Methodist University, located in Dallas.
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Michael Stephen Ugochukwu. Otherwise known as Ruggedman is a famous Nigerian rapper who has rocked the music industry for more than a decade.
In an interview with ENCOMIUM Weekly, he talked about his new single, his clothing line, Seyi Shay and more…
How was last year for you, the high and lows of the year?
Last year was great for me. I concentrated on and really pushed my Twentieth September Wears clothing line. The low for me was because I really did not do much music as Ruggedman, while my high was the fact that I was still hitting the studios recording songs with Olamide, 2Face, Solidstar, Oritsefemi and more.
Did you meet your target?
Yes I did, because the clothing line has really picked up and is spreading. Sales and visibility is increasing.
What inspired the song?
Seyi Shay inspired the song because I love the way she dances and can’t wait to see her dance to this track and also dance with her.
Why did you decide to feature Olamide on the song?
Olamide is one of the hottest Nigerian artistes now and he is good at what he does. I needed a rapper with those two features and the beat is along his line.
Rumours have it that you have a crush on Seyi Shay, what’s your reaction?
Rumours will be what they are, rumours. Until there is proof.
When should your fans expect an album from you?
This year 2016. The date has not been picked yet.
How is your business, what new things are you adding to your career?
The business is doing great and I am happy when I see people rocking clothes I designed. Not just wearing them at home but proudly wearing them out. I went all out to make sure the designs and fabrics are top notch. People really appreciate them. Even Solidstar’s T-shirts were manufactured by Twentieth September Wears.
When is Ruggedman getting married?
When he does .
What does love mean to you?
Love is that thing that makes you go out of your way for another person. It makes you see and accept your partner’s faults and want them all the same.
Tell us about your most memorable Valentine?
It was one I spent loads of money getting gifts and over 50 cards for a girl and all she gave me back were the words “you shouldn’t have”. She didn’t even have a single card for me. I guess, I was into her more than she was into me. It hurt but that’s life. She is into movies now.
Where and how are you celebrating this year’s Valentine?
I have not decided yet.

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I don’t know much about augmented reality, the technology that augments the physical world with information, audio, vision or GPS data from virtual sources (“Augmented reality”, 2017). I have heard the term and read a few articles about it in the news but only have a basic understanding of it. Last year I watched on but didn’t get involved with Pokemon Go. I chuckled as I walked past people glued to their phones and wondered what all the fuss was about.
Last week I downloaded Ingress to my phone, put my headphones on and took a five kilometre walk around my neighbourhood figuring out how to hack portals and deploy resonators. To my utter surprise I really enjoyed the experience. I discovered places close to home that I didn’t know existed with the aid of the Ingress app that uses geo-location technologies of GPS, Google Maps and Google Streetview to guide you to portals within the game’s science fiction narrative. Stay tuned for more about my experiences with Ingress in a later blog post.
Now I can see the appeal of games that use augmented reality. Augmented reality can show you things that you are unaware of. I was excited by the application of augmented reality outlined by Jay David Bolter (Art Line, 2013, June 3) where the physical and virtual world combine. Museums, galleries and sites of historical or cultural heritage can be enhanced using your own personal device using augmented reality technology. The video below shows one such example.
Augmented Reality Museum Mobile Application @ Stanford University from Sid Lee Labs on Vimeo.
It is difficult to predict what the future will hold for augmented reality and virtual reality but it looks exciting for games and education, as long as we are willing to accept change. This idea is explored in the following Ted Talk, Will virtual and augmented reality move us into the knowledge age?
Art Line [User name]. (2013, June 3). Jay David Bolter [Video file]. Retreived from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O53ey5EYeVU
Augmented reality (2017, April 1). Retreived from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augmented_reality


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There is nothing more deceptive than an obvious fact.
I like people too much or not at all. I’ve got to go down deep, to fall into people, to really know them.
You see I usually find myself among strangers because I drift here and there trying to forget the sad things that happened to me.
Every now and then I like to do as I’m told, just to confuse people.
The best way to cheer yourself is to try to cheer someone else up.
Loving life is easy when you are abroad. Where no one knows you and you hold your life in your hands all alone, you are more master of yourself than at any other time
You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.
Those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.
I do not think, sir, you have any right to command me, merely because you are older than I, or because you have seen more of the world than I have; your claim to superiority depends on the use you have made of your time and experience.
In the space between yes and no, there’s a lifetime. It’s the difference between the path you walk and the one you leave behind; it’s the gap between who you thought you could be and who you really are; its the legroom for the lies you’ll tell yourself in the future.

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Sasha Pieterse is dishing on her pregnancy!
The 24-year-old Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists actress and her hubby Hudson Sheaffer announced they were expecting on their anniversary back in May.
Now, Sasha is opening up about how the couple was concerned about getting pregnant because she has a condition called polycystic ovary syndrome.
“Just the fact that we were able to get pregnant was such a blessing because with PCOS that made me nervous,” Sasha told People. “A lot of women have infertility issues and so we were expecting more difficulty, so it’s been an absolute blessing that we were able to just get pregnant by ourselves.”
“My hormones have been balancing out, so it’s actually been a good thing [in that regard],” she said. “And I’m hoping that this will maybe even help in the future too.”
“I’ve heard some really amazing stories about how pregnancy can actually help with symptoms of PCOS afterward, which would be amazing, but we’re taking it one step at a time and just thankful that we’re both healthy,” Sasha added.
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Great pics! I wish I could get my Rover on some of those trails in Australia. I bet you have endless possibilities. I haven't been to the Western part of the country, but been to Darwin, Alice Springs, Ayers Rock, Canberra, and Sydney and seen some great possibilities. I just didn't have the chance to explore much because I was on business.
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Based in Luxembourg, AM 4 AM is a start-up that specializes in the development of metallic additive manufacturing materials based on a green approach. While it is still too early to talk about its technology, we already know the company has filed a patent for its green powder modification process.
Behind AM 4 AM stands Maxime Delmée, a curious scientist who dived into this journey, with a background as a chemist and a PhD in materials science. Today, in this Opinion of the Week, the founder unveils the vision of AM 4 AM, a company that finally brings a fresh wind to an industry which has become obsessed with environmental issues and sustainability. During his researches, Delmée quickly became aware of the potential of additive manufacturing for demanding industries - such as aerospace, but his main focus was materials the technology was able to process.
“The market is continuously evolving but only a small range of materials is available for AM. Our goal is, therefore, to expand the line of materials that can be processed by AM” explains Delmée.
Many companies have the same objective. What makes you outstanding?
Our manufacturing process of metallic powders enables us to stand out from the crowd. I would be able to further discuss it in the upcoming months, but I can already confirm that it is a very low-polluting process - which requires the use of electricity and gas - and facilitates the development of lighter, easier to process and less polluting alloys.
Can you talk about an alloy that is being developed at AM 4 AM?
Yes, we are currently developing a high mechanical strength aluminium alloy powder (similar to Al 7075). The alloy is designed to meet the requirements of the aerospace and aeronautics sectors.
The reality is that aluminium alloy 7075 often integrates zinc as the main element. It can withstand fatigue while being subject to cracks, which makes it more fragile, according to Delmée.
“By modifying its properties, it is possible on the one hand, to turn it into a material compatible with AM, on the other hand, to increase its strength compared to other steels, and to bring its properties as close as possible to the aluminium used in conventional manufacturing,” explains the scientist.
Delmée also highlights a striking point in the current market of AM powders:
Titanium is a material that is currently gaining momentum in additive manufacturing applications, but it is not the only material that can achieve viable applications. Indeed, compared to other metal powders, titanium promises a 29% growth by 2024. Its use would be more glaring in the aerospace sector due to its ability to withstand the effects of corrosion and outstanding weather resistance (Global Market Insights, Additive Manufacturing with Metal Powders Market).
However, aluminium remains the second most demanded material in the industry. It offers interesting properties such as lightweight for certain applications. However, the material offers a lot of unexplored opportunities that could increase its strength, hence the interest of AM 4 AM to develop new alloys, similar to its original material.
Could we talk about high-performance materials then?
“I wouldn't talk about high-performance materials but rather materials with additional properties. The idea of AM 4 AM is to provide additional properties to certain alloys. The first product we are developing is a high-strength aluminium intended for AM and similar to Al 7075. It delivers very important mechanical resistance properties and is widely used in aeronautics.”
The truth is that the founder of AM 4 AM can only speak on behalf of his company, not on behalf of all material producers. That’s also the reason why, when asked what characteristics should be taken into account in the choice and validation of an AM material, he first laid emphasis on the fact that AM 4 AM's choice to develop this aluminium alloy follows discussions with various manufacturers, who highlighted “this absence [as] a hurdle to the expansion of AM technologies in the industry. »
Speaking of the validation process of this material, he continues: “First, this will mainly be done through mechanical tests to optimize the process and material properties. Once the material has been optimized, we will have it qualified for aeronautics. This qualification will be done by a partner qualified in aeronautics.”
The type of AM technology that can process the alloys developed by AM 4 AM
The metal powder manufacturer tells us that powder-bed fusion technologies will be the first to process its alloys. Over time, other products dedicated to EBAM, DED or other AM technologies will be considered.
What would you like to say to companies that are discovering you?
If you have any concerns with materials and their thermal constraints when it comes to processing them with AM, we provide solutions to meet these types of demand.
Any last words?
We are constantly looking for partners with development projects. Feel free to reach out to us if you are one of them.
Article published on 3dadept.com

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Football players must be an awfully inattentive lot. Criticized for his longtime practice of slapping players' helmets and grabbing their face masks, Frank Kush, Arizona State's deposed coach, has explained that he was merely trying to gain their attention because he wanted them to "look me in the eye." Two weeks ago Craig Bray, an assistant coach at the University of Nevada-Reno, slapped a player, Jeff Wright, on the helmet during a 38-26 win over Idaho, after which he said, "It was a way of getting his attention." And last week players at Marshall University told The Washington Post that Coach Sonny Randle had yanked their face masks so severely that they feared somebody's neck might be broken. Randle, a former NFL end, replied, "The only thing I've ever done is get a face mask so I can get his attention...to make sure the youngster is looking in my eyes."
The Chicago Tribune recently quoted a football player at an unidentified Illinois high school as saying, "One of our assistant coaches used to actually foam at the mouth.... He'd grab you by the face mask, hit you in the head and call you everything in the book.... He'd throw you into the lockers and slam you around." A former high school player told of having played for a coach who hit players in the head with a broomstick. The Tribune story about such practices was prompted by a one-game suspension of Ed Thomas, longtime coach at Chenoa High School near Bloomington, Ill., for allegedly elbowing a player in the mouth, causing an injury that required several stitches. Thomas insisted that he had simply given the player "what we call in football a forearm shiver to the chest." He also said, "I got his attention, I'll tell you that."
LINEAGE BE DAMNED
November 19, 1979
Robert Bowie was governor of Maryland in the early 19th century, and the state has a town (Bowie), college (Bowie State) and track (Bowie Race Course) bearing his name. Then there is great-great-grandson Bowie Kuhn, a Maryland native who is also descended from another of the state's early governors, Joseph Kent. But the baseball commissioner's gubernatorial lineage has not prevented him from fining Baltimore Oriole President Jerold Hoffberger $2,500 for letting Maryland's current governor, Harry Hughes, throw out the first ball at the second game of the World Series.
Hoffberger violated an obscure major league rule that prohibits politicians and movie stars from throwing out first balls during World Series. He said he defied the rule because Hughes was a personal friend (not to mention a onetime pitcher in Class D baseball), and he said he might refuse to pay the fine. In his anger, Hoffberger claimed that Richard Nixon had thrown out the first ball at an American League playoff game in Anaheim; in fact, Nixon merely was an honored guest of California Angel owner Gene Autry. However, the Pirates did have Pennsylvania Governor Richard Thornburgh hold a ball for photographers before a World Series game in Pittsburgh, after which the widow of former Pirate Manager Danny Murtaugh threw it.
The putdown of Hoffberger—and of Maryland's governor—could scarcely have been more awkward if the commissioner's name were Hughes Kuhn.
YAP, YAP, YAP
You've heard of the Ten Most Wanted list, that Who's Who of fugitives the FBI puts out. Well, now there's a Ten Least Wanted list, a compilation of the worst bellyachers in the National Hockey League as ranked by four long-suffering (and anonymous) referees surveyed by The Montreal Gazette. Asked to name the NHL players they consider the biggest pains in the neck, the refs gave top ranking to New York Ranger Phil Esposito, who they agreed was "a notorious crier." One official elaborated, "Espo is a whiner, especially about guys hanging on to his stick in front of the net."
The runners-up in the survey were, in order, 2) Montreal's Doug Risebrough ("a yappy little s.o.b."), 3) Philadelphia's Bobby Clarke ("especially tough on linesmen"), 4) the Rangers' Ron Greschner ("not a yeller, just a smart ass"), 5) Minnesota's Tim Young ("a constant bitcher"), 6) Toronto's Borje Salming ("feels he's a star and deserving of special protection"), 7) Atlanta's Dan Bouchard ("Call him for interference, he goes bananas"), 8) Pittsburgh's Dale Tallon ("He'll always make a situation worse by saying something"), 9) Boston's Dick Redmond ("He'll cry when he's knocked down, and he's a guy who gets knocked down easily") and 10) Chicago's Stan Mikita ("a moaner").
Although Esposito is No. 1 for all-round crankiness, the one with the most nettlesome repartee may well be Clarke, who often can be seen skating around during pauses in the action, head down, muttering to the officials. What he's probably telling them, according to the refs, is something like, "Nobody spends $15 to watch you drop a puck."
OLYMPIC HOOPS & HOPES
U.S. amateur basketball authorities have been meeting with NBA officials in an effort to ensure that this country assembles its strongest possible team for the 1980 Olympics. U.S. Olympic basketball teams are perennially handicapped by the fact that many of the best American players are professionals, and thus ineligible for the Games. What makes matters worse is that, for various reasons, a number of eligible collegians have also sat out the Olympics, the most notable defections having occurred when Lew Alcindor and Elvin Hayes both passed up the 1968 Games.
Among the leading players who declined to try out for the U.S. team in 1976 were Leon Douglas and Robert Parish, both of whom felt that doing so might somehow jeopardize anticipated pro contracts. Similar concerns could arise next year. The U.S. Olympic Trials will be held May 18-23 and the NBA draft in mid-June. Because basketball competition in Moscow runs from July 20 to 30, Olympians would have to wait six weeks before signing NBA contracts. Besides being apprehensive about the possibility of injury, some players will no doubt worry that failure to make the Olympic team—or poor performances if they do make it—could hamper their bargaining power with the NBA.
Pro officials rejected suggestions that they reschedule their draft after the Olympics. But they imply that they will try to hold off signing drafted Olympians until the Games are over. It is hoped that players and their agents will cooperate. There is talk of taking out insurance to protect unsigned players against loss of future earnings, although it is unclear whether this in itself could make a player professional.
Bill Wall, executive director of the Amateur Basketball Association, the U.S. governing body for Olympic basketball, says that from 46 to 64 players will be invited to the Trials. Wall pointed out last week that competing in the Olympics greatly enhanced the NBA prospects of, among others, Spencer Haywood, Doug Collins and Phil Ford. Meanwhile a 14-game U.S. tour by the Soviet National Team is in full swing. Playing against major-college competition, the Soviets last week had a 4-1 record, serving notice that they will be tough to beat on their home court at the '80 Olympics.
These are tough times for Colorado sports fans. The NBA Denver Nuggets are off to a 5-11 start, the NHL Colorado Rockies are in last place in the Smythe Division with a 3-9-2 record, two officials of the International Volleyball Association's Denver Comets pleaded guilty last week to drug charges, and the Denver Stars, a professional rodeo team, have declared bankruptcy. Meanwhile, the football season drags on for Colorado State (4-6), the University of Colorado (1-8) and Air Force Academy (1-9). The NFL Broncos have an 8-3 record but were shellacked 42-7 last month by Pittsburgh, their worst defeat in 11 years. Nor is there cause for unbridled jubilation in fresh reports that the Oakland A's might be moving to Denver; the A's, remember, are a last-place club with a final 1979 record of 54-108.
One positive note for Colorado fans is that a major storm has laid a blanket of snow up to a foot deep on the Rockies. Just in case anybody wants to get away from it all and go skiing.
Atlanta Journal readers were chuckling last week over a yarn recounted by columnist Ron Hudspeth. It seems that a disenchanted Falcon fan had tried to give away two tickets to an upcoming game to strangers at a shopping center but couldn't find any takers. The man then put the tickets under a windshield wiper on his car, hoping that somebody would filch them while he was shopping. He was gone an hour. When he returned, he found six tickets waiting for him—his pair and four others.
CHALLENGING THE BILL FOR BILL
The NBA Players Association said last week that it was taking Commissioner Larry O'Brien's compensation award in the Bill Walton case to U.S. District Court. O'Brien had ordered the San Diego Clippers to give the Portland Trail Blazers Kermit Washington, Kevin Kunnert, two first-round draft choices and $350,000 for signing Walton. The association contends that this was excessive, the same argument it used to challenge O'Brien's compensation ruling in the case of Marvin Webster, who signed last year with the New York Knicks. That award was overturned in court in September, and the NBA has appealed.
The association's position in the Walton case may have been strengthened by the latest news on the injury that has kept the big center sidelined since preseason. Eight orthopedists examined Walton's left foot and diagnosed the problem, variously, as a sprained ligament, inflamed tendon and congenital bone defect. Last week one of them, Dr. Tony Daly, said it turns out that Walton has a stress fracture of the navicular bone. This is the same bone Walton fractured in Portland, an injury that kept him out of action all last season and raised questions about the medical care that the Trail Blazers were providing him. If the quality of that care can now be linked to the injury that is depriving San Diego of Walton's services, it might be all the more difficult to justify a big compensation award to the Portland team.
Meanwhile, Walton's foot is in a lightweight fiber-glass cast, and he is expected to be out of the lineup for at least six more weeks. Answering charges that he has a low pain threshold, Walton said last week, "I enjoy living in a country where people have the freedom to criticize." But he also noted that he once played half a season with a broken wrist and added, "I want to play basketball again. The best positive contribution I can make to society at this stage of my life is as a basketball player."
Eastern Illinois University has a compactly built (5'6", 190 pounds) running back named Chris (Poke) Cobb who rushed for 161 yards in 27 carries Saturday in a 24-0 win over Illinois State, raising his career yardage total to 4,986, an NCAA Division II record. With one game left, Cobb, a senior, could surpass Archie Griffin's total of 5,177 yards and assume fourth place on the all-division list behind Tony Dorsett's 6,082. Cobb obviously moves well enough, but that wasn't always the case, as his nickname suggests. "When he was small," says a brother, Ernest, "he was kind of slow, crawling around the ground and all, and he was called Porky. When he grew up a little bit, we changed that to Poke."
THEY SAID IT
•Ed Farrell, Davidson football coach, after losing to Furman 63-55: "I thought 55 would have been enough."
•Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets, attending homecoming festivities at his alma mater, Maryland ('60), without Miss Piggy: "She heard they were kicking around a pigskin and that all those people were eating hot dogs. She thought the whole thing was sort of barbaric."
•Pete Rozelle, marveling at how little controversy NFL officials have stirred up this season: "They might be waiting for the playoffs."


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Tonight we are cleaning out the veggie drawer so we can start fresh at the farmer's market. (One of my favorite things about summer!) Brian is grilling portabello mushroom caps on the grill, and I am making a roasted balsamic carrot side. YUM. Usually I don't heat up the kitchen like that in the summer months, but our central AC is pumpin fine and sometimes you just have a hankerin for tender sweet warm carrots.
2 clove garlic (minced)
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp fresh basil, finely chopped
2 Portobello mushroom caps
1 tbsp light mayo
2 whole-wheat buns
tomato and lettuce, as preferred.
Preheat grill or grill pan.
Whisk together garlic, balsamic, oil, and basil. Drizzle half the sauce over the two mushroom caps.
Grill the mushrooms for 3-4 minutes per side, covered.
Meanwhile, lightly toast the hamburger buns. Combine the remaining sauce with mayo and spread on the buns. Place the mushroom caps, tomato and lettuce (if desired) on the buns.
Total time: 12 minutes
Serves 2 (1 mushroom burger each, of course)
Balsamic Glazed Carrots
1 lb bag baby carrots
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp honey
Salt and pepper
Olive oil mist
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees (check the oven thermometer, if you have one... you don't want to char these, or have them come out too crunchy).
To keep clean up easy, cover your baking pan with foil and pinch down the sides. Then spray the foil with non-stick cooking spray or use your Misto to pump olive oil on in a fine mist. (I skipped this step on accident, and just stirred the carrots around after the next step. That worked fine.)
Spread out the carrots on your foil lined and oiled pan so that they have some room to breath, and lightly mist with olive oil. Season (lightly!) with salt and pepper. (Unless you like peppery carrots, in which case by all means knock yourself out!)
Roast for about 20 minutes. While carrots are cooking, whisk together the honey and vinegar in a medium sized bowl.
Tenderly dump the carrots into the honey/balsamic vinegar mix and toss vigorously to coat (or stir gingerly, your call).
Pour the carrots and all those yummy drizzles of sauce back in the baking pan and put back into oven for another 5 minutes, to get the glaze sizzling and sticky (well, stickier!).
Preparation time: 2 minute(s)
Cooking time: 25 minute(s)
Serves 4* (each serving is about 1/2 cup, and is worth 1 WWP+)
*But Brian and I finished the whole pound of carrots. LOL!
I think these carrots are our new go-to side dish! Easy, basically takes care of itself while you manage other dishes!
What's your go-to side? I'd love to have to pick between more!

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We aim to be a useful player in the small and middle scale horticulture in Kenya with the provision of agriculture based consultancy and linkage services for the farmers.
Our Mission & vision
To have the current complex and useful agricultural research information delivered in a simple way to the farmer, get well researched and simplified information delivered to the farmer on crop production, protection to agribusiness. To walk with the farmer in the production journey, to have a team that will walk together in the production journey.
With a vast practical experience spanning 9years in East Africa agriculture industry, Dennis leads the team of agronomists in ensuring the mission and vision of the team are realized.His practical engagements with farmers has sharpened his training skills in crop protection,crop nutrition and general agronomy. He holds a Bsc, Horticulture degree from JKUAT

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text: Flashback to 1979 and prepare for a tubular trip 'round the groove tube! As the decade draws to an end, the crew faces uncertain futures. While some old flames flicker on Donna ignites sparks with new friend and Hyde gets hitched - to a stripper! Secrets are reveled when Jackie and Fez move in together, and Red and Kitty confront an empty nest. The turn tables of time move forward but the hysterical and unforgettable moments of the grooviest gang in Wisconsin stay alive in this far-out final season!


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Super Gooey Berry Anzac Sandwich CookiesPRINT RECIPE
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- 2 cups of rolled oats
- 1 cup plain flour
- 3/4 cup desiccated coconut
- 1/3 cup caster sugar
- 1./3 cup brown sugar
- 125g unsalted butter
- 1/3 cups golden syrup
- 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 350g icing sugar
- 2 tbsp Barker's New Zealand Squeezed Blackcurrant Cordial
- Preheat oven to 170°C
- Place 2 cups rolled oats, 1 cup plain flour, 3/4 cup desiccated coconut, 1/3 cup caster and 1/3 cup brown sugar in a large bowl and stir to combine. Set aside.
- Place 125g unsalted butter and 1/3 cup golden syrup in a medium-sized saucepan over low heat, stirring until the butter is melted.
- Remove from the heat and stir in 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda.
- Pour into the oat mixture and stir to combine. NOW THE FUN STUFF.
- Roll tablespoonfuls of the cookie dough into a ball and press down with your fingertips. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Cool completely before sandwiching with the blackcurrant filling.
- Place 350g icing sugar and 2 Tbsp Barker's New Zealand Squeezed Blackcurrant Cordial in a bowl and stir to combine. Slowly add 2-4 tsp whole milk, stirring until a thick icing consistency (almost like thick cream). Add little or more milk until the consistency is achieved.


Jean Todt says he's ready to extend Pirelli's F1 deal as long as the all the teams and Bernie Ecclestone are "happy."
Recently reports emerged claiming that the FIA, of which Todt is president, were set to put out a tender in order to decide next year's tyre supplier.
That news came on the back of reports that Michelin were interested in making a return to Formula One.
However, Todt now says he's ready to renew Pirellis contract if it "unanimous" that all the teams and Ecclestone want the Italian company to stay on.
"If everybody says we are very happy, then what is the point going to a tender?," said the Frenchman.
"If it is unanimous to go in a direction and then if I go to a tender you know what people will say? (They'll say) 'He is against Pirelli so he does a tender to try to make it Michelin'."
He added: "I know exactly what needs to be done but at the moment there are some discussions that need to be undertaken, some discussions with the teams, some discussions with the commercial rights holders.
"I know Michelin has demonstrated some interest. But at the end of the day we will do the things that need to be done. But I will not do something which does not create a consensus."
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Every Sunday during the football season, a group of 30 diehard Jewish Baltimore Ravens fans suit up in purple pants, jerseys, socks, face paint and special Ravens tzitzit to watch the game together.
"Litigation is one of the sincerest forms of flattery," said David Segal, co-founder of Jewsrock.org. Shortly before the Web site -- which originally used the phrase, the Jewish rock and roll hall of fame -- was to go online earlier this year, Segal and partner Jeffrey Goldberg were slapped with a trademark infringement suit, by that other Rock 'N' Roll Hall of Fame, the one in Cleveland.
The State Department published a breakdown of how it intends to disburse $390 million in aid to the Palestinians.
Why sit home and watch "SportsCenter" on TV when you can take part in a local sports highlight?
On Sunday, June 6, the Southern California Jewish Sports Hall of Fame will hold its annual induction banquet. Yes, there are enough extraordinary Jewish sportsmen and women in the Southland for a hall of fame. So wear your tux, but leave your Jewish sports jokes at the door.
To be held at the JCC at Milken, the black-tie optional affair will feature a silent auction and kosher dinner. The event will honor athletes, coaches, media personnel, officials and executives who have made significant contributions to the wide world of sports. Inductees are nominated by the public and selected by the Hall of Fame board of directors.
Jewish pride across the baseball world swelled back in 1965, when the legendary Sandy Koufax decided to observe Yom Kippur rather than pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the World Series against the Minnesota Twins.
But the Hall of Fame pitcher proved unforgiving recently, when a gossip item in the New York Post intimated that he was gay. The Post is owned by the News Corp., controlled by multimedia magnate Rupert Murdoch, who also happens to own the Dodgers.
Through a friend, the always very private Koufax, now 67, declared that he would no longer assist any Murdoch-owned enterprise and was therefore severing his 48-year-long relationship with the Dodgers.
That joke about the world's shortest book being "Great Jewish Athletes" was finally put out to pasture last week. On Jan. 20, the West Valley Jewish Community Center hosted the Ninth Southern California Jewish Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony.


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Lindsay Lohan has put an end to her gallivanting with on-the-road British boy band the Wanted, canceling plan to follow the group to London and then Dubai, according to E! News. Some suspected the change of plans was caused by Lohan's legal troubles, but the starlet is allowed to leave the country while on probation. Perhaps it's because her recent infatuation with Wanted member Max George reportedly isn't all that serious. "All they're doing is hanging out," a source says.
First-time mom Megan Fox is thrilled to have son Noah in her life, but bringing him into the world wasn't exactly her favorite experience, she admits to Access Hollywood. "I was screaming for an epidural when Brian was driving me to the hospital because my water broke on its own," she says. "It was level orange alert pain." Despite the pain, though, Fox was still concerned about her appearance. "I had wet hair so I was trying to blow dry my hair before I went to the hospital," she says. "I didn't want to go to the hospital with wet hair."
"The Hobbit" and "X-Men" star Sir Ian McKellan is opening up about dealing with prostate cancer. "I've had prostate cancer for six or seven years," McKellan tells the Daily Mirror, adding that it is slow-growing and hasn't made its way to other parts of his body. "When you have got it, you monitor it and you have to be careful it doesn't spread. But if it is contained in the prostate, it's no big deal." McKellan is well aware of the seriousness of such a diagnosis, but he's taking it in stride. "I have heard of people dying from prostate cancer, and they are the unlucky ones, the people who didn't know they had got it and it went on the rampage. But at my age, if it is diagnoses, it's not life-threatening," he says. "I am absolutely fine."
Florence + the Machine singer Florence Welch turned peacemaker at a recent concert in Scotland, halting a performance their hit "Shake it Out" when she spotted two female fans quarreling in the front row, according to Us Weekly. "I can't have a fight in front of me while I'm singing this song! No fighting allowed," she said. "I don't know what's happening but I would quite like it to stop. It doesn't matter whose fault it is." Others in the crowd weren't necessarily pleased with the interruption and had begun chuckling nervously, causing Welch to chide them as well: "Excuse me, all of you. Stop it," she said. "I'm sorry all of you if you're upset." Welch then hopped off stage and hugged one of the girls who appeared to be crying, insisting that "everyone who's friends, kiss and make up and be good to each other."
Reviews are coming in for "Viva Forever," the musical based on the hits of the Spice Girls — and it isn't pretty. The Daily Mail's Quentin Letts dismisses the show as "a prize Christmas Turkey," while the Telegraph's Charles Spencer rants, "This is a fatuous show with nothing fresh to say about popular culture and our fixation with fame." The harshest scorn might come from the Daily Mirror, though, with the condemnation, "There is more female empowerment at a Taliban finishing school." The musical was written by "Absolutely Fabulous" star Jennifer Saunders. While all five original Spice Girls were on hand for the musical's London premiere earlier this week, they do not appear in the show itself.

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Rob Wagner’s Script, the Beverly Hills literary film magazine that earned a reputation during Hollywood’s Golden Era as the West Coast New Yorker, championed liberal causes that helped usher in collective bargaining for screenwriters, directors and technical movie crews.
The little magazine battled against government censorship, promoted Soviet filmmaking, and in its later years practiced advocacy journalism to stand against the internment of Japanese Americans and the attacks on Mexican Americans during the Zoot-Suit riots as World War II raged overseas.
This left-leaning literate magazine, published between 1929 and 1949, can trace its progressive roots to the height of the Red Scare of 1918 and 1919 when federal and state law authorities summoned Script’s founder, Rob Wagner, before a grand jury to answer charges of sedition.
Author Rob Leicester Wagner, the great-grandson of Script’s founder, examines in Hollywood Bohemia: The Roots of Progressive Politics in Rob Wagner’s Script the origins of magazine’s leftist politics. The publication’s founding on socialist principles took root in the Bohemian salons of New York City’s writers and artists, the art schools of Paris and Rob Wagner’s militant socialism as a pacifist and antiwar advocate during World War I.
The author writes of how Rob Wagner influenced artists like Charlie Chaplin, the actress Anna May Wong and film director Frank Capra. He examines Wagner’s experiences during the “anti-Red” hysteria during the first European war that gave birth to Script a decade later. Script ultimately attracted celebrated writers Dalton Trumbo, Edgar Rice Burroughs, William Saroyan and Ray Bradbury to write for free.
Hollywood Bohemia: The Roots of Progressive Politics in Rob Wagner’s Script also draws upon declassified Justice Department investigative files as sources. The book is richly illustrated with photographs, including previously unpublished images of Wagner with Charlie Chaplin, Will Rogers, Frank Capra and other film artists of the day.
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Book cover photograph: From left, Upton Sinclair, Charlie Chaplin and Rob Wagner.
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Queen Mary ocean liner to host magical weekend at Long Beach
Move over Magic Mike, Magic Mary, that is the Queen Mary ocean liner , is hosting an evening full of tricks and illusions, plus ghost tours and cocktails.
The ship has been a permanent feature of the Long Beach waterfront since retiring there in 1967 when it became a tourist attraction for people interested in exploring luxury life on the high seas from the boat’s 1930s to 1950s heyday. From 8-10 April visitors will also be able to enjoy performances from the Academy of Magical Arts and hear tales of terror aboard one of America’s most haunted places – with an expertly mixed cocktail to help suspend disbelief and/or calm the nerves. Read more: laist.com