As former Bronco Brandon McManus learned, few remember the made field goals, but they'll always remember the misses. (Tim Rasmussen, The Denver Post)

The Drive II: Mile High Boogaloo. The Sequel. The Chiefs Beef. The Kansas City Cold Shoulder.

The Broncos live and die by the field goal against their real rival, Kansas City. Ask John Elway.

"It ranks right up there with the Drive, especially coming against a good team like Kansas City," Elway said. "In that situation, the way I look at it, you have nothing to lose."

Elway was talking after the Broncos' 24-23 victory over the Chiefs on Sept. 17, 1990 at Mile High Stadium. Facing a fourth-and-10 from his own 17 with 1:11 remaining, Elway hit Vance Johnson for a 49-yard pass. And yadda yadda. ... David Treadwell nailed a 22-yard field goal with time ticking away as the Broncos beat the Chiefs 24-23.

Treadwell was nails. He won it. It was the most memorable play of the game for a big win in the Denver-KC rivalry.

(OK, OK, maybe it wasn't THE most memorable play; this might be the play most fans remember from that game, at least the sound of it):

Anyway, the point is: Field goals matter. Even if we don't remember them.

When the Broncos signed former Chiefs kicker Connor Barth on Tuesday to replace Brandon McManus, who replaced Matt Prater, they put their fate in the foot of a 28-yard old former Tar Heel who at one point looked more like an '80s Dutch soccer player then a future NFLer.

Of course, we don't remember Treadwell's game-winning boot from 1990 that won the game. We remember Steve Atwater's brick wall. But if Treadwell missed that kick, well, we'd remember that.

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JENKINTOWN >> Matt and Laura Reale have been in business together for about 15 years. What started out as a landscape business, which by their own admission breaks no ground unless the specific job calls for it, has morphed into an environmentally friendly venture that is quite unique.

Reale Landscape Design was created in 1999. Matt ran that company, while Laura ran her own business while helping Matt. They couldnt compete with larger companies with 30 or more employees while they had fewer than five.

I just couldnt get to that point, Matt said. It was ridiculous.

Laura also described a variety of problems the couple had with the employees they could afford to bring on board, leading them to a level of frustration that forced them to rethink what they were doing.

Turns out, it was the best rethought theyve ever had.

Since then, theyve turned their traditional landscaping and landscape design company into AquaReale. The first part of that name should make it obvious where the companys new focus is: water.

We needed to find a niche and fill it, Laura said, where could we fit in that would complement what Matt does. From there, we looked at two main areas and went to eco-friendly natural landscaping and the direction of ponds.

The pond idea went beyond digging a hole, installing a liner and filling it with water and fish, which is what countless amateurs have done to spruce up a backyard. They got in touch with a Chicago-based company, Aquascape Inc., which calls itself a franchise without a fee. AquaReale is an Aquascape certified contractor.

They started working with Aquascape and learning as much as they could about ponds. They ended up learning something that would ultimately change the course of their business.

We realized how much ponds and stormwater have in common, Laura said. And how water in general was taking over our business. Continued...

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Alpharetta, GA. (PRWEB) November 26, 2014

Outside Landscape Group, one of the premier landscaping companies serving the North Atlanta suburbs (including Alpharetta, Roswell and the surrounding area), has recently revamped their website in an effort to better showcase their high-quality work, and the value in hiring them as a landscape design and build company.

Outside Landscape Group provides a wide variety of residential landscaping and hardscaping services in order to help clients better enjoy their outdoor space.

At Outside Landscape Group, we believe that a yard is about more than just a beautiful landscape. It is an extension of your home, and an integral part of your lifestyle. Our goal is to help people create the outdoor living space theyve always wanted. - Rick Kaldrovics, owner of Outside Landscape Group

He continues, In order to showcase our work, we needed a website that would adequately convey the value we bring to customers, which includes a unique, simplified process outlined here: http://www.outsidelandscapegroup.com/our-process/.

With a variety of landscaping companies to choose from, we wanted to create a website that would make us the clear choice for customers wanting the perfect landscape design for their Atlanta area home, Rick added.

What Makes Outside Landscape Group Different?

First and Foremost, Outside Landscape Group provides a variety of services to enhance the outdoor living experience beyond the tradition design and build.

Outside Landscape Group offers landscape design and installation, irrigation systems, hardscape construction, pools and spas, high-quality putting greens, water features, fire pits and much more (for a full list of services, visit this page: http://www.outsidelandscapegroup.com/services).

They are a one stop shop for creating, designing and building the perfect backyard.

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Created: 11/24/2014 1:42 PM By: Kim Tobin, KOB Eyewitness News 4

It might be hard to imagine, but dinosaurs roamed the land of New Mexico hundreds of millions ago. Now, paleontologists from all over the world study our landscape to unearth past mysteries.

"New Mexico has one of the world's best fossil records of dinosaurs," said Dr. Spencer Lucas, with the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science.

Dr. Lucas gives people a glimpse into the past, when dinosaurs once roamed the land we walk upon. There are several discoveries on display that were dug up in our own back yard.

"What you will see in this museum that has to do with dinosaurs, is something you will see nowhere else," Dr. Lucas said. "We have a complete up to date exhibit halls devoted to the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous of New Mexico."

The museum is a magnet for visitors, like Stephen Miller from Oregon.

"My wife Winnie and I are in the museum today, and just awing over the dinosaurs," said Miller. "I've never seen anything like this myself."

In New Mexico many people stumble across fossils all the time. If anyone finds a fossil, they are encouraged to report the discovery to the university, state park or a land manager so it can be properly collected.

"Because we have a lot of people try to dig them out themselves, and it really takes some background and experience to do it right," Dr. Lucas said.

Who knows? Your discovery could be the next display at our museum.

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The advice isnt so much for your health as it is for smaller critters and your landscape.

The report from the National Wildlife Federation says, the leaf layer is its own mini ecosystem.

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The "What to do With Fallen Leaves" blog goes on to state, from a gardening perspective. Fallen leaves offer a double benefit. They point out leaves form a natural mulch that helps suppress weeds and at the same time fertilize the soil as they break down.

So this doesnt have anything to do with your health, but the well-being of your yard.

The blog points out the leaves are a haven for salamanders, chipmunks, earthworms, and more.

There is also a suggestion for those neat and tidy folks who just cant stand the thought of a messy yard.

They recommend composting the leaves or moving them to your garden for mulch.

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Griffin Technology has partnered with Rail Yard Studios, offering the release of two new tablet stands made of railroad steel. Made of reclaimed rail stock installed on the original Louisville and Nashville Railroad between 1906 and 1908, the Rail Slice Tablet Stand and Rail Artifact Stand are built to hold a full or mini-sized tablet in both landscape and portrait orientation.

The Rail Slice Tablet Stand is comprised of a decommissioned rail with a milled cavity that accommodates a charging cable, and allows the tablet's speakers to project sound without obstruction. The Rail Artifact Stand is created from two antique railroad spikes with a tie plate that was used to hold the railroad together. Both tablet stands are priced at $130, and are available online through Griffin.

SunTrust enhances payment options with Apple Pay

SunTrust Banks is now offering clients and merchants the ability to use Apple Pay in their payment transactions. When clients add a SunTrust credit or debit card with Apple Pay, the actual card members are not stored on the device nor on Apple servers, and instead a unique Device Account Number is assigned, encrypted and securely stored in the Secure Element on their device. Apple Pay works in many stores and nearly any merchant that already has an NFC-capable ("contactless") payment terminal. The technology is compatible with the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and Apple Watch (when the latter becomes available).

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Briefly: New railroad steel tablet stands, SunTrust adds Apple Pay

Popular mobile case accessory maker Griffin teamed up with Nashville-based Rail Yard Studios to create two gorgeous tablet stands: the Rail Slice and Rail Artifact. Both are built from reclaimed railroad steel first installed on the original Louisville and Nashville Railroad between 1906 and 1908, and can support small and full-size tablets in either landscape or portrait mode.

Theres nothing quite like the charm of old railway steel and the steel spikes used to bolt down the tracks. Just take a look at any flea market or shop in Brooklyn and youll find exposed brick, steel with great patina, and bare light bulbs hanging from copper wire. Industrial chic is in vogue. Now you can incorporate a bit of that rustic charm into your own life with these tablet stands.

The two stands are made of the sturdy and beautifully aged railroad steel, but there are slight differences in design. The Rail Slice Tablet Stand is made out of a piece of decommissioned rail and sports a milled hole where you can connect your charging cable. The hole also ensures that the tablets speakers dont get muffled. Meanwhile, the Rail Artifact Stand is created out of two antique railroad spikes and a tie plate that once held the railroad together. The spikes give added texture to the piece and make it a real work of art.

We know consumers are looking for unique and interesting gifts for the tech-lover in their lives so we partnered with Rail Yard Studios to offer hand-made pieces they cant find anywhere else, said Scott Naylor, VP of Product Development at Griffin Technology. These rare tablet stands are American-made and the perfect way to preserve a piece of history in the digital age.

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The steel used to make both stands is more than a century old. Its pitted in places and has a nice patina. Even when your tablet isnt in the stand, it will look like a gorgeous sculpture.The stands are made by hand, so each piece is unique. Rail Yard Studios warns against setting your tablet in the stand unprotected, though, as the forged steel may scratch the tablets edges. Luckily, if you buy a Rail Yard Studio tablet stand, youll get your choice of a Griffin tablet cover for free.

The Rail Slice Tablet Stand and the Rail Artifact Stand cost $130 and are available for order on Griffins website.

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As a child, I was obsessed with the railroad tracks. We lived very close to them, so it was a great place to hang around with friends and pass the time. One of our favorite things was to put pennies on the tracks so they would get flattened. Sure, it was a silly thing, but to a kid, it is the coolest thing ever.

Now that I am an adult, hanging out on the tracks would be weird, as that is mostly reserved for grown-ups that are up to no good. Luckily, thanks to Griffin, I can now relive my youth with the all-new Rail Yard Studios tablet stands. You see, these are made from actual decommissioned railroad steel!

"Griffin Technology, one of the world's foremost creators of innovations for everyday life, has partnered with Rail Yard Studios, creators of unique custom furniture made from historic century-old railroad steel and hardwood timbers, to construct two exclusive tablet stands. Fashioned from reclaimed rail stock installed on the original Louisville and Nashville Railroad between 1906 and 1908, the Rail Slice Tablet Stand and the Rail Artifact Stand celebrate the rich history of the original superhighway -- the railroad", says Griffin.

The company further explains, "each stand is built to hold a full or mini sized tablet in both landscape and portrait orientation. Rail Slice Tablet Stand is a piece of decommissioned rail with a milled cavity to accommodate a charging cable and allow the tablet's speakers to project sound without obstruction. Rail Artifact Stand is created from two antique railroad spikes with a tie plate that was used to hold the railroad together".

Are they practical? No, it is probably overkill for a tablet stand. However, it is a cool piece of history that should last much longer than mass-produced plastic junk. Quite frankly, it should make quite the conversation piece when guests come to your home. With that said, the $129 price tag makes it quite the expensive tchotchke.

Will you buy one of these stands? Tell me in the comments.

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Orlando, FL (PRWEB) November 16, 2014

Located in the center of the High Tech Corridor that runs from Tampa to the Space Coast, Orlando is one of the most promising tech hubs in the state - and Florida has seen the second highest rate of growth in the nation for tech-sector jobs, with a 5.4% increase in the first half of 2014. New and growing tech companies in Orlando are increasingly hungry for talented developers to hire, and intensive code schools like The Iron Yard offer a solution. In January The Iron Yard, the only such boot camp in Orlando, will be expanding its course offerings to meet the needs of the market by adding a class in Ruby on Rails.

Located in the Church Street Exchange Building, The Iron Yard opened its Orlando campus on Sept. 22nd of this year with a course in Front End Engineering. In January of 2015, The Iron Yard is increasing its offerings with a course that focuses on back end engineering: Ruby on Rails. A relatively young language that has gained significant traction in recent years as a result of its versatility, Ruby (on the Rails framework) is now used by such giants as SoundCloud, Shopify, Groupon, Square, and Airbnb. Orlando has a seen a growing demand for Ruby on Rails engineers, and it is this market for jobs that The Iron Yard plans to tap into through its immersive training program.

What type of student fits the mold at an immersive programming school? The Iron Yard aims to change the landscape of education in technology, beginning by opening their courses to candidates from all walks of life. From mid-career financial gurus to creative-types, the common vein that runs true at The Iron Yard is a passion for learning and a propensity for problem solving. With no coding experience required, how far could a three-month course take students? Far enough to launch a career, get a job, or start a company. Students spend the final two weeks of their project-based curriculum building a robust application for over 80 hours each week, tackling everything from concept to deployment. That capstone project serves as proof that they are ready to work as a professional and solve programming problems for companies and clients.

Enrollment is open for The Iron Yard's January Ruby on Rails Course. Classes start on January 5th, so apply today.

Interested in learning to code or hiring development talent? Check out theironyard.com/orlando to find out more.

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