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Bleona, one of Europes hottest music acts, has unleashed a new mix of her mega-hit, Take It Like a Man.
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) July 01, 2014
The song which was written by Bleona premiered at the 30th Annual Las Vegas PRIDE Festival in 2013. Earlier this year, she performed Take It Like a Man at Jeffrey Sankers world famous White Party in Palm Springs, California with over 30,000 people in attendance from around the world to rave reviews. Since then, it has become one of the most requested songs at her concerts.
Produced by StopWaitGo, Take It Like a Man follows her critically acclaimed singles, Without You and Pass Out (featuring Timbaland & Brasco). Take It Like a Man, zoomed to a Top Ten position on the UK charts when it was released in September, 2013. Several major record labels are currently bidding for the rights to release her first American album, which will include Take It Like a Man.
Although relatively new to American audiences, the pop diva has been a superstar in Europe, especially Eastern Europe, UK, and her native country of Albania for over a decade, with each of her albums selling millions of copies in Europe alone. Her live concerts regularly draw over 50,000 excited fans to every performance. Bleona has always been a strongly independent woman, who insists on living life on her terms, no matter what others think.
While Bleona gleefully uses her music to poke fun at herself and her diva image and lifestyle, she says her songs are her way of encouraging women to take on the attitude of, This is who I am. Either embrace it, or leave. Her lyrics for Take It Like a Man reflect that attitude, proudly proclaiming, I got my own set of rules, you get used to my attitude.
When I wrote Take it Like a Man, I wanted it to have a strong message, Bleona says. I see Take It Like a Man, as an anthem to that independent thinking. My songs have always been rebellious! Theyre a driving force for women to be independent. I am a diva I happily admit it because Im strong and I dont need anyone to pay my bills or take care of me. I think every woman has the right to follow their dreams and my songs have a real message of girl power, says Bleona.
The international artist, whose full name is Bleona Qereti, began her career at the age of five when she was cast in The House of Pionieri, which was the Albanian equivalent of Americas The Mickey Mouse Club. By the time she was in her early teens, she was already performing sold out multi-city tours and was Albanias highest profile artist.
But she had her sights set on a much larger audience and began doing extensive concert tours in Eastern Europe. At the age of 15, Bleona released the first in her string of chart busting albums. Within five years of launching my theatrical and music career, I was performing 80 concerts a year, in between going to school, she says. Her fifth album, You Werent Man Enough For Me, sold over 300,000 copies in its first three months, making the bestselling album of all time in Eastern Europe. Things were building and building and I was becoming increasingly well-known across the world as well as Albania. Following the release of her seventh album, Mandarin, which sold over 800,000 copies, she set began her plan to cross the Atlantic and conquer the United States.
She made her American debut at Webster Hall in New York, followed by a number of sold out engagements. After performing for Donald Trump at his private club, Mar A Lago, the billionaire became a fan and introduced Bleona to veteran record producer David Foster, best known for his work with Celine Dion and Whitney Houston. She met superstar producer Timbaland at the Grammys, which led to their collaboration on three new songs, including the hit single Pass Out.
Critics thought I was a completely rebellious entertainer and started calling me the Madonna of Albania, because I always did what I wanted to, she says. Music is my life. I just want people to give me a chance. And if they dont give me a chance, Im going to take it anyway! The comparison to Madonna is well earned as the iconic American performer is one of Bleonas role models. Although Madonnas influence can be seen and felt in her concerts with her elaborate and sexy costumes and stage filling choreography, Bleona has a style of her own that earns her thunderous standing ovations whenever she performs. Her recent nine-country European tour drew between 50,000 -70,000 pumped up fans for each performance.
Meanwhile, in her quest to make it in America, the Albanian beauty, who is fluent in Italian, German, English, and, of course her native language, recently made her American television debut on Steven Segals action series True Justice, broadcast on the American cable network ReelzChannel. She considers the United States to be her home now and has become a citizen. I absolutely love, love, love America. Theres nothing impossible.
For Bleona, music is just the start when it comes to her vision of being a world class total entertainer. Already an A-list Multi Lingual International recording artist and overall a Role-model in magazine covers in Europe, shes honing her acting chops by working with one of Hollywoods most prestigious acting coaches and is in talks to co-star in several upcoming feature films. She recently wrapped production on a reality show about her life in America that will air later this year on a major cable network. Fans in Europe, Australia and her native Albania will be able to see her on tour later this year, performing with Sebastian Ingrosso, Eric Prydz and Aleso.
For more information about her upcoming projects, including concert dates and the latest video, go to http://www.BleonaWorld.com. Browse for latest video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7HT86S7HH4.
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What People Are Saying About the Art of Dr. Seuss
"Dr. Seuss was there for me when I was a young kid looking to fall in love with drawing and adventures involving mysterious green pants. He was there for me when I was a young animation student looking for inspiration for my retro short films about characters who can't talk. Again, Dr. Seuss was there for me when I was a young book-maker learning how to construct Early Readers about an Elephant and a Piggie. Best of all, he was there for me when I was a young dad looking for story time giggles from the little girl on my lap."
Mo Willems (Writer, Animator and three time Caldecott Honor award winner)
"I am delighted to join the San Diego Festival of Arts in honoring you as a 'living American treasure.'"
President Ronald Reagan, in a letter dated April 25, 1986
"Certainly one of the most significant and formative influences on my paintings came from Dr. Seuss. Along with Lewis Carroll and Walt Disney, Seuss planted the seeds of fantasy and imagination for countless generations of young people. His knack for surrealistic mayhem and his deep understanding of human nature have revealed universal truths that have withstood the test of time. Looking through this book [Art of Dr. Seuss] peels away layers of societal logic and order while underscoring the struggle of the individual spirit. It is a multicolor universe of imagination and wonderment. The human mind is a fertile playground and Dr. Seuss serves up a juicy buffet of nutrition for the soul."
Artist/Professor Ed Paschke (1939-2004), Northwestern University
"I'd like to express my heartfelt appreciation to The Chase Group for producing such exquisite reproductions and wisely limiting the edition sizes. Even more importantly, I'd want to thank TCG for bringing important but forgotten works of art to the attention of Dr. Seuss fans by making pieces in private collections accessible to the public. Without their admirable efforts, the majority of the world would be completely unaware of this entire aspect of the Dr. Seuss legacy."
Charles D. Cohen, the world's foremost Seuss scholar and collector and the author of The Seuss, the Whole Seuss and Nothing but the Seuss
"Over the last decade, the art community from around the globe has been able to enjoy and revel in the Art of Dr. Seuss. These collections represent the very best of what he produced in 44 children's books, cartoons and other works over his lifetime. It is truly remarkable that we—from art enthusiasts to parents to children—are able to share in his works for many years to come."
Sarah Seamark, Editor, Art World News
"The Art of Dr. Seuss represents the vision and unique mind of a very special human being. We can see his original works through the sculptures, lithographs and serigraphs now represented at prominent art galleries throughout the world – often times along side Rembrandt, Picasso, Warhol and other prominent masters. We are very fortunate to have this opportunity for years to come."
Julie Macdonald, Former Editor-in-Chief, Art Business News
"Seuss devotees…may be interested to see that Geisel not only experimented with mediums other than pen and ink (such as watercolor and oils) but also tried on different styles as well, dabbling in Dali-esque surrealism, Abstract Expressionism and Impressionism…But regardless of how much he borrowed from the trends of the day…a Seussian sensibility is always evident"
Los Angeles Times, March 3, 2005
"Geisel was a talented artist, although he did all he could to undermine his reputation. He famously remarked that "I try to draw a kangaroo and it comes out a Grinch." But he could paint and draw seriously and did…"
San Francisco Chronicle, March 3, 2004
"The strange birds with distended necks and the elephants with huge ears are as much a part of "The Tower of Babel", a dark watercolor-and-ink drawing, as they are staples of his children's illustrations. The cartoon landscapes with brilliant colors where Horton heard the Who and the Butter Battle loomed are the same landscapes of his more private imagination, seen in large paintings he made through the 1960s"
"The most striking thing in a room full of his work is color…He was working at a time when color in America was undergoing a strange transformation…Seuss's drawings hold their own in that world of color. As carefully notated drafts of his books demonstrate, he placed immense importance on getting every shade right in the final product."
The Washington Post, December 2005
"Please thank Audrey Geisel from the bottom of our hearts for having shared these works with the planet. We really appreciate her generosity in doing so! The sheer joy, whimsy and deep felt message of Seuss's artworks, provide the positive and uplifting message the world needs."
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GULFPORT, Miss. —
A Biloxi woman has pleaded not guilty to stealing $80,980 from a bank's vault while she was employed as a vault teller.
The Sun Herald reports 29-year-old Ashley Ann Keel entered her plea Thursday in U.S. District Court in Gulfport. Her trial is set for Dec. 3.
Magistrate Judge Robert H. Walker ordered her held without bond Sept. 26. A grand jury indicted her Oct. 16 on a charge of embezzlement by a bank employee.
Keel was working at Hancock Bank's Cedar Lake branch in Biloxi on Aug. 10 when an FBI agent confronted her. She told the agent she didn't know how much money she had stolen, and blamed the theft on her addiction to oxycodone.
The judge Thursday decided Keel should remain in custody pending trial.


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A REVOLUTION IS COMING. Supercross Anaheim 1.
The motocross world will…never…be…the…same.
Next Gen: Motocross Young Gun Jeffrey Herlings Claims MX2 World Championship Title in Faenza
Jeffrey Herlings is fast. Almost too fast. Oakley's Dutch Young Gun, continuing his utter dominance of the MX2 class all year long, was finally crowned with the World Title by comfortably owning both motos at the GP of Europe at Faenza (Italy). The 17-year-old ripper, first taking the win in the qualifiers with ease, didn't let up in any way all day long – charging through both Holeshots with reckless abandon to an emphatic overall victory. The result was his ninth GP triumph on the season…with just as much style as ever. "I had many ups and downs during the whole season, but I managed to find the way to get through everything and win the title," Jeff said, rocking his Oakley Crowbar MX Goggles. "I am really happy to have had my team behind me because they have been really supportive all the time."
Mental Speed: Motocross World GP Star Jeff Herlings Laps the Field at Lierop to Utterly Own the MX 2 Class
Jeffrey Herlings is merely 17 years old…and already making history. Oakley's Dutch Motocross phenom lapped most of the field before a massive collection of crazed home fans at Lierop Grand Prix this past weekend. The youngster, charging into the event with a commanding MX 2 class championship standings lead over Tommy Searle, smoked KTM teammate Jeremy Van Horebeek in Moto 1 to claim victory at an insane 2:07 minutes ahead. In general, he flat out embarrassed riders all day long. And he fully intended to. "I came out today with a pole position and made two hole shots," Jeff said, rocking his Oakley MX goggles and Dispatch 2 eyewear. "The first moto was unbelievable. I just cruised my way to the finish, and lapped up until second, only my teammate Jeremy stayed in the same lap so it was an awesome race. And in the second moto, I took the hole shot again and lapped up to fourth and I got the full 50 points. I've extended my points lead on Tommy so I really happy with that one."


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I was always unable to stand up for myself until I had to learn to put me and my needs first... now it may be hard still but I can approach the matter at hand when needed... I found myself helping others bypassing my needs all the time... but found out the only one saying thank you was me... and I had no one to thank but myself... If I was going to fulfill my own needs I had to put them first and ask for help when needed...
It wasn't an easy change to make within myself but when I can I pat myself on my back for doing so... and recently it has been great... a much needed change lol...
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I'm sure she is depressed right now, so that might explain why she just sits there. Understandable.
How old are the kids? Can they learn a routine of helping a little around the house? Walk the dog, clean the guinea pig cages, pick up dishes, etc?
Take a few hours a day to shut the bedroom door, put out a "do not disturb" sign and nap!
You deserve kudos for helping your sister.
Until I could learn to say no, and ask for help and look out for myself, I couldn't get any better. There was a time when I was nearly bed ridden. couldn't do much. Now I am able to go shopping, do household chores, join a couple groups, and enjoy a semi normal life at 69 with chronic health issues.
One thing I know for sure is that keeping to a routine really helps keep the dragon down a lot! If I even have my grandchildren over for a few hours or overnight, I am much more tired for days. And they are 11, 13, and 15! No real care needed. In fact, they can walk to Starbuck's and get me coffee!
The situation at your house is not good medicine for you, and you add that you help with the care of your dad. Whew! It is good and noble to aid a hurting family member, but everything I know says you need to set boundaries for your own health and sanity. I know how very hard it is for me when my adult step son visits, and he and my husband stay up late talking. Just loosing a little sleep is awful for my condition.
Your illness will benefit both by being a loving sister, and by helping your sister help HERSELF. I also know this from being a single parent and having to start over on my own with young children. It is hard, but it is good to learn how to go forth and do it. No one let me move in with them in my family. They listened, and helped with child care. No money was offered. I had to get strong and it has helped me ever since! God bless, and good luck. Mary
I hope your talk went well.
I also hope your sister is doing OK as she moves ahead with her life. She must be going through some hard feelings and I imagine you are helpful there.
Guinea Pigs with the kids? LOL...
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Got to port at 2pm and only had to wait in line for about 15 mins to get to customs and get checked in...not the mob we thought there would be. We had been on the Liberty on our 1st cruise in 2008, so it was nice to see the new 2.0 additions. The stateroom layout was different from what we're used to...same amount of space, but it seemed like less storage. After a few days we adjusted to where to put things. The first night we heard a knocking sound that was relentless...like a weight on a string inbetween the walls clanking against metal. Called GS in the am but by then it had stopped and they said they could only do something about it when it was happening.
Service from the staff was fairly standard from what we've seen from Carnival. Usually at least 1 or 2 of the staff go above and beyond and I feel the need to give them an extra tip. This time, though, it seemed like standard. The dining staff in Silver diningroom late seating was very friendly and professional as always. Barstaff, for the mostpart, had my drink memorized by the 2nd or 3rd day. Enjoyed the pools, waterslide, and serenity areas as always. Went to 1 of the big shows in the main stage area, 3 comedian shows, & 1 hypnotist shows. All were the quality we're used to...good but nothing to write home about.
Our 15 year old son really enjoyed the Club O2 activities and hanging out with his peer group. It seemed like just enough supervision to keep them out of trouble but not feel like being babysat. In summary, this ship and this sailing were exactly the level of fun, food, and service we've come to expect from Carnival. It is why we keep coming back to them for our vacations.


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SANTA CRUZ, CA -- Runners and other outdoor enthusiasts in Santa Cruz have a new way of marking their exercise progress along the West Cliff pathway thanks to a recent addition installed by the City Parks and Recreation Department.
A new series of colored markers embedded every quarter mile along the pathway was completed last month and will help locals and visitors track just how far they've gone as they walk, bike, skateboard or simply take in the stunning views of the Monterey Bay.
Santa Cruz City Parks Superintendent Mauro Garcia was in charge of the project. He came to Santa Cruz two years ago after 20 years working in a similar position in San Diego, and he loves running.
"We had them in San Diego on the path along Mission Bay," said Garcia, who frequently runs on the West Cliff pathway. "We talked about it and thought they would be a great addition to places in Santa Cruz where people enjoy exercising."
The West Cliff pathway markers line the 2-1/2 miles from Dutra Overlook Park by the Sea and Sand Motel to Natural Bridges State Park and back. They are similar to markers installed last year along the San Lorenzo levee. The levee pathway markers start at Gateway Plaza and run toward the ocean and then return. That course has been certified as an official 5k race course and has already been the site of a number of races.
In planning the markers, the City worked with local race promoter Penni Bengtson. "These markers are really good because they allow people to benchmark their progress. They can figure out what their pace is, measure against their goal, and see if they're improving," she said of the new markers.
The new markers, which cost less than $1,000 to purchase and install, are different from the San Diego markers, since maintenance costs will be much lower. The San Diego markers were repainted frequently. The Santa Cruz markers are made with thermoplastic material, which is designed for roadways and should last for several years.
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Billie Faye Butler, 82, died peacefully Friday morning, March 29, 2013.
Graveside service: 10 a.m. Monday at Prairie Branch Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at White's Funeral Home, 101 N.E. 4th Ave., Mineral Wells, 76067.
Billie was born Nov. 10, 1930, to Vernon and Lillian Gossett. She was married to Henry Butler, who preceded her in death in 1992. She was a devoted wife mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
"Those we loved don't go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear."
Survivors: daughters Sandra McFall of Mineral Wells and Brenda Procter and husband, Richard, of Santo; grandchildren Brett Whitley of Santo, Brent Procter and wife, Angelica, of Santo, Amber Laursen and husband, Mike, of Stephenville; great-grandchildren, Luke and Lex Laursen of Stephenville, Case and Carsyn Procter of Santo; special friends, Bobbie Jo, Joe, Lavada, Tonya and Lora.
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Originally Posted by slikguy
did u guys read this? he's still calling it a bad ref decision.
he's such a douche
I would be lying if I said it had totally sunk in yet. I lost twice to the same guy, the same way. I guess it is pretty clear I need to work on some things. Amir won that fight fair and square.
I wish I could believe that this was really CB penning this instead of some agent or friend doing damage control. He might as well have gone the route of every disgraced politician and said "I am sorry I let down my friends and family with my actions. I will be taking some time to spend time with my family and reflect on my choices."
I don't believe it was really him.
P.S. The UFC did him a real disservice with their "Road to the TUF finals" video package they put together.
Amir's video package: Training hard and living at home with mom and dad to save money. Working his ass off and realizing he has an amazing opportunity.
CB's package: Sitting by the pool with bikini girls and douche "Bro-friends". There was a definite latent fratboy-douche vibe to the video.
Originally Posted by Afro
umm where?
doesn't he say that his reaction was because herb's bad decision and because of it he reacted the way he did.
he's comparing his emotions to baroni's after a bad call
that's how i read the first paragraph
dbl post sry
Could very well be damage control, but we'll just have to let time determine if this response was legit.
Also depends on your perceptions of the guy. One the one end, it could be viewed as making excuses for a loss, but I think at the core of it, this is a guy who saw his dream go down the crapper and now has to deal with it. Along with the poetic justice of it all (the fact that he still somewhat refers to himself as the "favorite" going into the fight), there is the self recognition that CB knows his next fight is really going to make or break the way people look at him.
Personally, I thought the guy was full of himself... but I also have a hard time drawing a distinction between the confidence and cocky balance that is the UFC. Nonetheless, in his case, I thought he bought his own hype (and to some extent, still does). But maybe he'll mellow out and gain a better perspective.
Or maybe he'll just stay a dick.
Who knows?
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This was a good blog. Nice to see how he feels, and see some humility for his actions after the tap.
Good luck CB.
Agreed. IMO, the guy has been a bit of a dick, and his bitchy response in the cage in regards to his loss was absurd. However, he seems to be beginning to realize that being a dick won't really further his ambition or his ability to grow as a fighter. I commend that as well as the props he gave to Amir. He's got strength and potential. If he continues to develop his mental game and technique he might be a force. If he doesn't, I'll be the first to call him out.
This was a good blog. Nice to see how he feels, and see some humility for his actions after the tap.
Good luck CB.
While I think he's in damage control mode, I give him credit for realizing he was wrong in the first place. I hope he grows as a fighter and as a person and becomes another solid contender in the ranks at some point.
Originally Posted by slikguy
did u guys read this? he's still calling it a bad ref decision.
he's such a douche
umm where?
did u guys read this? he's still calling it a bad ref decision.
he's such a douche
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MAPLE CITY — A Maple City man borrowed a vehicle for a late-night spin to McDonalds and ended up drunkenly tooling down a snowmobile trail in a neighboring county.
Leelanau County Undersheriff Steve Morgan said the suspect, 19, told deputies early Friday that he intended to go two-tracking. Instead, the suspect buried a white Ford Explorer he borrowed on a snowmobile trail near West Kasson Center Road, where a passerby saw and reported it.
About two hours later and 27 miles away, a woman at Turtle Creek Casino reported to tribal police that she gave an acquaintance permission to drive her Ford Explorer to the McDonalds restaurant in Acme Township, but he hadn't returned. The acquaintance turned out to be the driver who ended up on the Kasson Township snowmobile trail.
"It looks like he might have detoured to somewhere else," Morgan said.
Authorities said the man smelled "heavily" of alcohol, tested a .118 blood-alcohol content and also didn't have a driver's license. Deputies arrested the suspect on an operating while intoxicated charge and transported him to Leelanau County's jail, where he awaits arraignment.
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JOPLIN, Mo. —
Julie Blankenship, a registered nurse with what now is Mercy Hospital Joplin, took a break Wednesday to recount the places she has worked since the May 22 tornado.
"First, it was a ditch," she said. "Then it was Memorial Hall. Then we worked in the tent and the modular hospital. Now, we have this. It feels like a permanent hospital. One thing's for certain: We keep getting better and better."
On Wednesday, Mercy Hospital Joplin opened its doors to the public with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in advance of bringing patients to the $100 million component hospital on Sunday.
The hospital, located at 2817 St. John's Blvd., will be used for the next three years while a new Mercy Hospital Joplin is constructed on a 100-acre campus at East 50th Street and Hearnes Boulevard. That hospital will be four times larger than the component hospital.
Gary Pulsipher, president of the hospital, said the component hospital, which took about 8 1/2 months to erect, might be used for some other purpose when the new hospital is opened, but no definite plans have been made. It is constructed of components, which will be disconnected at some point and moved to another site.
"We have a much bigger capacity now," he said. "We'll be able to deliver babies again. Another important thing is that we wanted to get into this building in time for the storm season."
The design of the hospital includes a number of "condition gray" safety zones in interior corridors where people can seek shelter in the event of threatening weather. A Mercy spokesman said the steel and concrete structure is 30 percent stronger than the code requirements that were in place when the former St. John's hospital was constructed. The glass in the hospital is rated to withstand winds of 200 mph. The EF-5 tornado that struck Joplin had winds of at least 200 mph and destroyed St. John's.
The hospital was constructed with 224 custom units that were transported by trailer, and in some cases by train, from Walden Structures manufacturing plants in Southern California. Some of the units were 60 feet long by 14 feet wide and high. When the units arrived in Joplin, workers bolted them together.
The 150,000-square-foot hospital has 55 private rooms that can be converted into 110 semi-private rooms should the need arise. The emergency department has three triage rooms, 17 exam rooms and three trauma rooms. Surgeons can again conduct complex, open-heart procedures. The hospital has 10 labor and delivery rooms.
Patient rooms have the latest monitoring features and communication capabilities. The hospital also has a cafeteria, gift shop, pharmacy and chapel.
All of the medical equipment in the hospital is new. In some cases, it is better than the equipment used at the old hospital, St. John's Regional Medical Center. The new hospital has a new CT scanner that captures images with twice the resolution.
Mike McCurry, Mercy's executive vice president and chief operating officer, told those assembled for tours of the hospital on Wednesday that Mercy never considered leaving Joplin after the tornado, though only four of its 40 buildings in Joplin survived the storm.
"Our commitment was to the community, not to buildings," he said.
McCurry said that when Walden Structures was approached about building the hospital, Mercy was told it would take at least 15 months to do the projects. By working around the clock with as many 500 workers on the site at a time, the project was completed within 8 1/2 months.
"What's been done here has never been done before in the history of the country," he said.
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With the Carolina Hurricanes' Stanley Cup loss to the Detroit Red Wings, several members of the North Carolina delegation had to settle some friendly scores this week.
U.S. Rep. David Price, a Chapel Hill Democrat, made good on a promise to provide the Washington staff of U.S. Rep. David Bonior, a Michigan Democrat, with a barbecue lunch from Bullock's in Durham. The meal was sent by Federal Express to Washington on Wednesday.
Price also read a tribute to the Red Wings on the House floor, in which he asserted that "The Detroit Red Wings are a team for the ages." Upon completion of his statement, Price noted: "Mr. Speaker, this speech, obviously, was written by Mr. Bonior."
U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge, a Lillington Democrat, lost a similar wager with U.S. Rep. Nick Smith, a Michigan Republican.
Etheridge presented Smith with 10 pounds of North Carolina barbecue on the House steps.
"North Carolinians are folks of their word," Etheridge said, adding: "I am proud of the grit, determination and strength our hometown team displayed throughout this season, and I can't wait until next year."
U.S. Sens. Jesse Helms and John Edwards also came out on the losing ends of bets with colleagues.
Kudos for Helms
President Bush praised Helms this week during a Rose Garden announcement of $500 million to fight AIDS in Africa.
Bush's proposal, which focuses on preventing mother-to-child transmission of the disease, is based on legislation crafted by the North Carolina Republican and U.S. Sen. Bill Frist, a Tennessee Republican.
"I thank all the members of Congress who supported this initiative, especially Senators Frist and Helms," Bush said. "Their visionary leadership on this issue will mean the difference between life and death for hundreds of children."
Helms, who is recovering from open heart surgery, did not attend.
Critics charge that the $500 million offered by Bush is inadequate for the AIDS crisis ravaging sub-Saharan Africa and that the focus on prevention is too narrow.
Lane lands law job
U.S. Sen. John Edwards' departing chief of staff, Jeff Lane, has landed a job in the Washington office of Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, a North Carolina law firm.
The firm employs about 450 lawyers, including about 50 in the Washington area. Some of the notable names associated with the practice include former Gov. Jim Hunt and former state Supreme Court Chief Justice Burley Mitchell, both Democrats.
As previously noted, Edwards' legislative director, Miles Lackey, is taking over for Lane. Lackey, a Shelby native, served in the Clinton administration.
Character counts
Two Democratic members of the North Carolina delegation -- Etheridge and Mike McIntyre of Lumberton -- attended a White House summit this week on character education.
The East Room event was led by President Bush and first lady Laura Bush and also featured Secretary of State Colin Powell and U.S. Secretary of Education Rod Paige.
Etheridge, a former North Carolina schools superintendent, has been a big booster of character education. McIntyre has volunteered in the state's schools for more than 20 years in an effort to teach about citizenship.
By Washington correspondent John Wagner, who can be reached at (202) 662-4380 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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The wait is almost over.
After an eventful off-season, the Oliver Ames football team will finally kick off its 2011 season Friday night at Medfield for a 7 p.m. kickoff.
The Tigers are coming off a 4-6 season in 2010 where they also finished tied with Foxborough and Stoughton atop the Davenport Division. This year, the winner of the Hockomock small will earn a berth in the state playoffs.
With a strong senior class, the Tigers will rely heavily on their upperclassmen, including captains Alex Tepper, Dean Soucie, Brian Rezendes, Brian Crosby and Jacob McDougall.
Under new head coach Erik Ormberg -- who replaces Mike Slason after six seasons -- Medfield, like OA, will lean on its experience in 2011. Led by seniors Alex Opiela (quarterback/defensive back), Ife Adebayo (lineman) and Sam Tawa, the Warriors, who went 5-6 last year (4-5 Try Valley Large) return 14 starters (8 offense, 6 defense).
Before they begin league play against Franklin in two weeks, head coach Jim Artz and company will look to get off to a fast start against Medfield and North Quincy next Friday at Muscato Stadium. Although Artz viewed both games as warm ups, there's no secret that the Tigers will want to get off to a quick start and establish some momentum before the schedule turns over.
For now, let's take a look at the keys to OA's first game of the season.
Minimize in-game adjustments
It's no secret that any football team wants to get off to a slow start to start the season. Although this is a non-league game for both teams, neither team will want to come out flat out of the gate.
As is the case with any game, both teams will have to make some adjustments during the course of the contest. However, the team who has to make adjustments early might find themselves falling behind quickly.
Win the time of possession battle
Senior quarterback Jared Schneider, who replaces last year's starter and co-captain Mitchell Johnson, will get the call for the first time as the Tigers' signal caller. With a reliable receiver in Kirk Schuster-Southern and a good mix of Sam Langston and Carlton Williamson at running back – replacing the void filled by Joey Gizzi - OA has the chance to chew up the clock and put Medfield at a disadvantage.
Generate more turnovers
Both teams are breaking in new quarterbacks to start the season. Therefore, both Opiela and Schneider could potentially be subject to mistakes early on. Whoever wins the turnover battle could dictate the tempo of the contest.


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Penn State has long supported ethics education, literacy and compliance. As the University furthers its commitment, 12 new faculty will have teaching and research interests in ethics as it applies to their home discipline.
Pasto Museum features hand-on demonstrations at Ag Progress Days
The Pasto Agricultural Museum will offer hands-on activities incorporated into new exhibits to connect visitors to their agricultural past -- allowing them to grind grain, peel apples and yank rope through pulleys to lift weights, to name a few -- during Penn State's Ag Progress Days, Aug. 12-14.
Network unites university health care research
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Three days later, three more bodies, heads and legs severed, were found in the trunk of a Nissan sedan. Among them was a former police commandante. This was taken to be Chapo's reply. Within hours, another cop was shot and killed in downtown Culiacán, along with a companion and a bystander. Within days, two more men were murdered, their heads cut off and dumped outside a dairy farm owned by another kingpin allied with Chapo — the riposte of Barbas and Mochomo.
"The reason for the war is that the capos are struggling for the top," a local who knows Chapo tells me. "I saw Chapo and Mochomo at a party together before the fighting began. They were good together. But since Mochomo was arrested, the balance has been broken. Mochomo was getting more power — he was growing the feathers of the bird, we say. He didn't respect Chapo. So Chapo went after him."
When I arrive in Culiacán, everyone in the city is waiting for Chapo to take revenge for his son's death. I'm hoping to meet Mexico's most famous outlaw: Despite all the press coverage, no one has ever gotten an interview with him. Through connections, I am introduced to a gomero — an opium farmer — I will call Julio, who knows Chapo. In narco style, Julio wears a gold chain to match his gold teeth. He tells me Chapo is hiding in the mountains outside a town called Tamazula de Victoria. He says he can take me there. Perhaps I can talk to Chapo.
As we drive inland from Culiacán, we draw stares from locals. Simply being seen with a gringo attracts attention; if it was known that Julio was leading an American journalist into narco country at the height of the conflict, he would almost certainly be killed. "If we get stopped by the narcos or the police," Julio tells me, "pretend to be a tourist." It doesn't seem to occur to him that the idea of a tourist coming to the Sierra Madres, the scene of one of the most lethal conflicts on the planet, is insane.
Julio calls Chapo his padrone — the man who supplies him with the seeds for the poppies he grows. Many times, he says, he has partied with Chapo and his compadres. The men gather in the mountains and slaughter pigs and cattle and drink whiskey and snort coke and dance the night away. "Chapo is chubby and friendly, and he likes to dance to banda music," Julio says. "He drinks Buchanan's whiskey — the good kind. His favorite song is 'Crossing the Hills and Streams.' He uses the song to pick up women. All of the narcos know that they are going to die young. This is why they live so fast. They have to get all their pleasure from life right now. They are all killers. To be a narco, you have to kill. For me, I don't want to kill. Life is beautiful."
The highway inland from Culiacán is dotted with large haciendas, sheltered behind 30-foot-high walls built to protect the narcos. Beyond the village of Tamazula, the road turns into a rough dirt track. From here, the mountains become impassable to an outsider, the dense and treacherous terrain obscuring fields of opium. Mexican poppies aren't known for their quality, but the mountains offer a natural hideout for a drug trafficker on the run. Locals talk of opulent residences built into caves, providing secure getaways for drug lords. Chapo has reportedly been hiding here since he broke out of federal prison in 2001 — a feat known as the "golden kilogram," for the amount of gold that legend says he used to bribe his way out. In Sinaloa, however, it is widely believed that the government actually let Chapo go, because he is the only narcotraficante brave enough to stop Los Zetas, the ex-military group that has sided with the cartels. The Zetas often dress as federales and travel in vehicles marked as police cars, making it impossible to identify them as gangsters. Contemptuous of the existing order, they openly recruit members of the police and military by hanging banners in public promising money and benefits.
"Chapo is up there," Julio tells me as I pull over on the road leading out of Tamazula. "This is where he came when he broke out of prison. He went to hide in the ranch of a capo named Nachito. Chapo is safe here. He supports the people, and the people support him." Julio pauses, reconsidering the reliability of any intelligence involving Chapo. "Unless he is hiding in Guatemala or Salvador," he adds.
It is only noon, but Julio is already downing his third Tecate. It is 105 degrees in the shade. On the side of the road, a platoon of soldiers laze shirtless in an airport hangar. The troops are here to inspect every plane landing on the tiny dirt strip for illegal drugs. But even this token effort is useless: Scores of airstrips remain hidden throughout the Sierra Madres, tucked away in valleys and jungle clearings. "The government acts like they are looking for narcos and will tear out crops," Julio scoffs. "But they always give warning of their movements — they don't want to get in a shootout."
Tamazula boasts a new school and condo developments, signs of the prosperity brought by narcotics. In the middle of the village, on a hill overlooking the valley, a mansion stands behind large black steel gates. The house belongs to one of Chapo's allies, Julio says, and the narcos stay there when they come down from the mountains, looking for the comforts of civilization. Those comforts are considerable: In one narco residence in Mexico City, the police seized $205 million — in cash. Here, at the foot of the hill, an army outpost sits directly under the gaze of the narco mansion — the kind of contradiction common in the Sierra Madres, where the fortunes of the law and outlaws are inextricably entwined.
Julio ducks into a tiny office to collect the monthly subsidy he receives from the government for not growing illegal drugs — despite the fact he grows opium and pot. He has five acres of poppy, a crop he hopes will yield 10 kilograms of heroin, which he can sell for $20,000. "Chapo came to my village in a helicopter and gave out money to plant marijuana," Julio says. "He did this for the whole town. If I wanted to start a business of some kind in the city, he would provide me the money to start. He uses his money for his people, to help us progress."
On the outskirts of town, however, Julio suddenly decides that we should turn around. It is unsafe to go any further, he insists. Chapo's men will kidnap us or kill us. Or we will be intercepted by gatilleros — triggermen — from the Beltrán Leyva cartel. Or Zetas. Or bandits.
"If you want to find Chapo, you should look near the village of La Tuna," he tells me. "I know people who can take you there."
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text: Celebrities Who Have Chosen Home Births 15 Celebrities Who've Given Birth at Home by Rebecca Gruber 6/09/14 241 Reactions 20.7K Shares Print 141 20.4K 173 13 3 Home is where the heart is, and where the birth is too these days. Statistics show that the home-birth rate increased 20 percent between 2004 and 2008 after a 15-year slide, and the delivery method is appealing to a wide range of women. Credit Ricki Lake for that. Her Business of Being Born book and documentary have turned a new generation of moms-to-be on to the movement. Check out 15 celeb moms who've opted out of the hospital experience to give birth to their little ones at home. Sources: Getty/Cindy Ord, Getty/Rachel Murray, and Getty/Steve Jennings 1 Pamela Anderson What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 It may surprise her fans, but Pamela Anderson gave birth to both her sons at home, saying, "I gave birth at home both times — natural — with a midwife, in water . . . with nothing." Source: Getty / Albert L. 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And of course, the doctor, the doula, the midwife, the butcher, baker, and candlestick maker." Source: Getty / Lester Cohen 4 / 15 5 Julianne Moore What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Julianne Moore, whose daughter, Liv, was welcomed at home, has contributed to Ricki Lake's home-birth-advocacy mission. Source: Getty / Cindy Ord 6 / 15 6 Woody Harrelson What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 It comes as little surprise that Woody Harrelson's wife, Laura Louie, gave birth to their three daughters at their Maui home in Hawaii. Source: Getty 6 / 15 7 Jennifer Connelly What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany used a birthing pool at home to bring Agnes Lark, their second child together, into the world. 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He clung to that baby for enough minutes that the midwife had to separate them." Source: Getty / Jonathan Leibson 9 / 15 10 Gisele Bündchen What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Supermodels are strong! When Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady were ready to welcome baby Benjamin, they headed to the bathtub in their Beacon Hill home in Boston for the main event. Gisele recalled, "Giving birth was the most intense and life-changing experience of my life. I am blessed to have had the opportunity to deliver at home, surrounded by love and where I felt safe. It was a really great experience. I never felt so vulnerable but so strong at the same time." Gisele is also believed to have given birth to baby Vivian at home in late 2012. Source: Instagram user giseleofficial 11 / 15 11 Alyson Hannigan What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Alyson Hannigan became a home-birth convert after watching Ricki Lake's The Business of Being Born. She said, "It wasn't something I knew I was going to do before I got pregnant, but once I was pregnant, I did more research, and I watched The Business of Being Born, and that sealed the deal. It's not the right choice for everyone, but it definitely was for me. I never wavered on it. I knew if I needed to go to the hospital I would, but thankfully everything went well, and it was a magnificent experience." Source: Getty / Steve Jennings 11 / 15 12 Alanis Morissette What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Alanis Morissette gave birth to a baby boy in the privacy of her own home, after telling the media, "Our intention is to do a natural birth at home. But I 'get' that the baby has his own intentions. I have an amazing midwife, and I'm using a doula. But we have a backup plan: I've called all the doctors, and we'll be ready if something should happen." Source: Getty / Tibrina Hobson 12 / 15 13 Kelly Preston What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Though baby Benjamin was born in a Florida hospital, it is believed that Kelly Preston and John Travolta welcomed Ella Bleu in their home. Source: Getty / Kevork Djansezian 13 / 15 14 Ricki Lake What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 After expressing disappointment with the hospital birth of her first son, Milo, Ricki Lake explored the world of home births before welcoming Owen in 2001. Her younger son's birth is one of the stories told in The Business of Being Born and was the launching pad for the former (and future) talk-show host's advocacy of midwives. Source: Getty / Walter McBride 14 / 15 15 Lisa Bonet What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Lisa Bonet was such a fan of the home-birthing experience that she did it twice! First with daughter Zoë and more recently with Lola. 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Vanessa Redgrave had a home birth after to hospital ones in 1969 age 32 and some that want home/water births end up in eligible because of complications Tara3514199 1 year (My own home birth was covered by our insurance company, by the way.) Tara3514199 1 year I would like to clarify that although not all are able to get insurance coverage for home birth, many, especially in states where midwives are licensed, are. I even know some midwives who accept medicaid. One does NOT have to be wealthy and "privileged" to have a home birth. It is true that in some places it can be very difficult to find a midwife and/or afford a home birth; there are many trying to change that. But please, don't assume that home birth is out of your reach if you're not a wealthy celebrity! Rose3095305 1 year That is an interesting comment, Spiritual Goddess. You should know that when my mother had me in the early 1950s at home, the neighbors asked if my mother and father were so poor as to not to be able to afford the cost of a hospital birth. Now, 60 years later, people cannot afford to have a home birth. Interesting! Spiritual-Goddess 3 years It's cause they can afford it and it is probably cheaper than paying security to hang around the hospital. They value privacy and they have one their homework. Insurance companies won't cover home births cause they are too caught up in the payback from all the paradigm of paying the other to help you through his drugs and quackery. Plus they are more in touch with their imagination/HAVINGNESS and ability to create through their creative forces. Giving birth and dreaming into reality through channeling another spirit into the body you have made is amazingly creative to women and what we are programmed to do. 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2011 Fantasy Football: Mailbag
There will be many more 2011 Fantasy Football Rankings and features in the late spring and summer, including tons of 2011 Fantasy Football Mock Drafts and Player Rankings. I'll also have an extensive 2011 NFL Fantasy Football Preseason Stock Report. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.
2011 Fantasy Football - Mailbag (July 4):
The following 2011 Fantasy Football mailbag questions are regarding the 2011 Fantasy Football Quarterback Rankings.
MATT SCHAUB IS UNBELEIVABLY UNDERRATED! Over the last 2 years, hes second in passing yards out of all the QBs and hes not even in the top 10?!
--> Calm down, buddy. Matt Schaub is No. 12 - just two points behind Matt Ryan, projected to be No. 10.
I don't think Schaub is going to have a great fantasy season. Wade Phillips will really improve Houston's defense, and if that's the case, then Schaub's attempts will be down. That's my thinking behind slotting Schaub No. 12 anyway.
Cassel below the likes of Cam Newton, Ryan Fitzpatrick, and Jason Cambell? The hate continues.
--> Yes. I hate Matt Cassel. I hate him so much... That... it... it... flam - flames. Flames, on the side of my face, heaving... breath -, heaving breaths. Heaving breath...
For the five billionth time, Cassel is going to struggle without Charlie Weis. Kansas City will also have a much more difficult schedule, so that will also play a part in Cassel's decline.
I don't hate the guy. He's just not that good.
Your hate on Vick continues. The guy was nearly the highest scoring QB last year and he played in only 10 full games! You always talk about the 50-point game about the Redskins, but even ignoring that game he averaged 30 PPG in the final six games he played. He is the #1 Fantasy QB. And if he plays even just 12 full games this year he will easily be the highest scoring QB. I love your website, but you are letting his personal actions cloud your opinion of what he can do on the field.
--> I have QB Dog Killer missing several games this year. That's one thing. Also, he just turned 31, so it's not unreasonable to expect him to lose some of his quickness and elusiveness.
When I draft a quarterback early, I want to count on him being in the lineup all 16 games. I can say that for Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Drew Brees and probably Aaron Rodgers. I can't say that for Philadelphia's beloved dog-drowner.
Walter, do you realize how few QBs have thrown 30 TDs and 10 or fewer INTs in the history of the NFL over a 16 game season? I think it is 3 (McNabb in 04, Brady in 2010 and Favre's first Vikings year). Let's watch our projections.
--> I assume you're referring to my Philip Rivers' 30-10 projection. Rivers went 34-11 in 2008, 28-9 in 2009 and 30-13 in 2010 - and four of those 13 picks in 2010 came late when the Chargers were out of the playoff picture.
Are you telling me it's impossible that Rivers can go 30-10? If so, I disagree. Hell, Matt Cassel went 27-7 last year, and he's not nearly as good as Rivers.
The following 2011 Fantasy Football mailbag questions are regarding the 2011 Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings.
Walter-I understand your position that Charles' #s will go down now that Weis has left the team. But he also had great numbers in the second half of 09 when Weis wasn't there. Thanks for everything you do, it's all great
--> That's a good point, Stephane, but Jamaal Charles has to share touches with Thomas Jones. And Todd Haley, for whatever reason, has a fetish for inexplicably using Jones over Charles. For example, Haley stripped Charlie Weis of his play-calling duties in the second half of Kansas City's postseason loss to Baltimore. When Haley called the plays, Charles had just one touch - this in one-and-a-half quarters of action.
Haley is an idiot, so I don't want him ruining my fantasy season by senselessly giving the ball to Jones again.
Arian Foster is iffy as No.1 They need to resign Leach or else he drops out of the top 5.
--> Agreed. That's going to be huge. Vonta Leach is the best blocking fullback in the NFL. If he's not retained, Arian Foster won't be nearly as good as he was in 2010.
"I'm a big fan of Rashard Mendenhall this year even though he belongs in a mental health facility. " Yeah, Mendenhall reads books and stuff and believes people should think for themselves. Let's lock all those people up. Good thinking, Mao.
--> Thanks! I just read some books myself, and I've come to the conclusion that traffic lights in the United States are blue, purple and orange. Also, I believe that all giraffes are fluent in Japanese. Now, before you call me crazy, I must remind you that I'm thinking for myself here, so don't lock me up in a mental health facility for believing all of this.
I am amazed to see BJGE below Woodhead but have to assume it is due to receptions. Belichick is a nut when it comes to RBs becausehis team simply does not require him to be concerned with them
--> I really have no clue what to do with New England's running backs. I assume Danny Woodhead will still be a big part of the offense because Tom Brady loved utilizing him, but I don't know what to make of the Shane Vereen-Stevan Ridley-BenJarvus Green-Ellis time share. I hope we get a full preseason so I can get a sense of how Bill Belichick plans on utilizing his billion running backs.
The following 2011 Fantasy Football mailbag questions are regarding the 2011 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Top 150.
How Jonathon Stewart drops to teir 5 is beyond my comprehension.
--> Jonathan Stewart will be much higher than Tier 5 if DeAngelo Williams leaves Carolina. This is just a safe ranking just in case Williams stays with the Panthers.
Charles is now ahead of Gore, but Gore could easily end up being a top-3 RB this year. That injury last year was a fluke, and isn't the type of thing that'll linger or limit his explosion this year.
--> Maybe that injury was a fluke. But Frank Gore is ALWAYS hurt. You can't rely on him. Yes, if he stays healthy, he's a top-three fantasy running back. But even dating back to his college days, Gore has always found a way to be on the injury report.
So, you would rather have the THIRD running back of the Cowboys (Murray) over Mike Thomas, a #1 WR? Indeed ...
--> Are you sure Mike Thomas is going to be the No. 1 receiver after free agency? Also, the Jaguars are really going to suck this year, so while I like Thomas as a player, I don't want anything to do with him in fantasy football.
And who called DeMarco Murray the third running back? Jason Garrett hates Tashard Choice, so Murray could be the No. 2 runner by the opener. And considering how fragile Felix Jones is, Murray could have lots of playing time this year.
The following 2011 Fantasy Football mailbag questions came from my previous 2011 Fantasy Football Mailbag entries.
People who call you crazy for having Jordy Nelson over Boldin, Ochocinco, and Sanatana Moss aren't living in 2005, they are living in 2010. Each one of them greatly outperformed Nelson last year.
--> Ask any 2010 Anquan Boldin owner how it felt to own Boldin in the final half of the year, when Boldin averaged 35.4 yards and scored two touchdowns in the final nine weeks of the season. Or Chad Ochocinco's owners, and his 50.9 yards per week and two touchdowns in his final eight contests.
Succeeding in fantasy football is all about projecting for the future; not looking at the previous year's results and expecting the same thing to happen again. Beginning in Week 16 (4-124-TD), Jordy Nelson had an incredible run to close out the season. As the clear-cut No. 2 wideout in an explosive offense, he's going to post huge numbers. Boldin and Ochocinco, meanwhile, are washed up. As for Santana Moss, he's getting old and non-elite receivers struggle on new teams. Just ask Boldin.
The bottom line - if you draft like you're living in the past, you have no chance at winning your league.
Hey walt, I've done a few mock drafts where matt forte was taken before steven jackson. I think forte could have a huge season next year, but I'm a Bears fan so I'm biased. Are people just stupid for taking forte first or does it have some merit?
--> I have Steven Jackson ahead of Matt Forte, but I definitely don't think it would be crazy to consider the latter. Some people are speculating that Jackson is finished and could begin to decline in 2011. I personally think Jackson has one more top-level year left in the tank, but it wouldn't shock me to see him fall off.
If Jackson doesn't decline, however, I'd be surprised if Forte out-produced him. Jackson is going to be in an explosive offense and will be in position to score lots of touchdowns.
Someone should tell Walt that Jennings has been working out with Fitzgarald the last 2 or 3 seasons
--> That's even better then! The more time spent with Larry Fitzgerald, the better. It's good to see Greg Jennings take some initiative and work hard to become one of the top receivers in the NFL.
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Matt 06-12-2011 11:38 am xxx.xxx.xxx9.97 (total posts: 4)
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"Matt, was Adrian Peterson an exception too? How about Steve Slaton? Jonathan Stewart? Matt Forte?"
Ok, with the exception of Adrian Peterson, all of those other guys were sleeper, late round, little risk-big reward type picks. I'm fine with spending an 8th or 9th round pick on a rookie RB if I think there is a chance he can develop into a stud for me. That is what happened with those guys. What I am not ok with is spending a 2nd round pick on an unproven rookie (Moreno, Mathews) and immediately labeling them as my RB1.
That's all I am saying. Don't take the rookie RBs in the EARLY rounds and essentially wager your draft on them. Take them late. If they do good, then great. If not, so what? You already got your starters in the early rounds.
@ Walter- this is 'Wow' 06-12-2011 11:03 am xxx.xxx.xxx.202 (total posts: 1)
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Who said I had Charles at number 1? That was Evan Silva on Rotoworld. Arian Foster is my number one. And the point I was trying to make was, that last year you said they would be picking 4th in the draft. This year, on an early mock, 11th. I didn't look back far enough at all I guess... sorry about that.
Imposter 06-12-2011 10:52 am xxx.xxx.xxx.201 (total posts: 1)
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Hello, my name is Walter Cherepinsky, and I am better than ALL of you.
Imposter 06-12-2011 09:17 am xxx.xxx.xxx3.21 (total posts: 1)
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I suck
WalterHatestheChiefs 06-12-2011 03:02 am xxx.xxx.xxx.239 (total posts: 1)
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I think it's your own fault for being so disappointed with the Chiefs of previous years. Why would anyone ever have any expectations for a Herm Edwards team?
Walter 06-11-2011 03:41 pm xxx.xxx.xxx4.88 (total posts: 3)
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@Yashi - But now Todd Haley has his awesome Thomas Jones to take all of the carries in the first quarter.
Walter 06-11-2011 03:40 pm xxx.xxx.xxx4.88 (total posts: 3)
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Matt, was Adrian Peterson an exception too? How about Steve Slaton? Jonathan Stewart? Matt Forte?
Mathews and Moreno were the exceptions (and only because they both got hurt); not Mike Williams.
Matt Dingleberry 06-08-2011 12:07 am xxx.xxx.xxx2.97 (total posts: 2)
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@Matt...he liked Tate because he was a big back in the Houston system. Had he known Arian Foster was going to start over the 2nd round pick...or that Tate would get hurt rather, he obvi would have liked Foster just as much. Probably the same for the Browns, pretty solid Oline there.
My first year in fantasy football...I drafted some guy to be my third runningback. I said, "I'll take L. Taminson." Turned out to be Ladanian Tomlinson (rookie year), and I ended up taking him with my first round pick the follwing two years as well.
Matt 06-06-2011 02:20 pm xxx.xxx.xxx0.33 (total posts: 1)
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Looks like you have finally learned your lesson after you extremely overvalued rookies Ryan Mathews and Knowshon Moreno the past two years. Can't trust rookies.
--> Ehh... not really. I drafted Mike Williams in most of my leagues last year, and that worked out. I'm just not a fan of rookies this year because of the lockout.
This is the first year in a long time you haven't drastically overvalued rookies, especially rookie RBs. If I can recall correctly, you had early second round grades on Moreno and Mathews in their rookie years. And before they got injured last year you were already gushing over Tate and Hardesty. Yes, you hit on Mike Williams, but he is the exception, not the rule. Lockout or no lockout, you should stay away from rookies in the early rounds. Take the safe, proven player.
yashi 06-06-2011 09:49 am xxx.xxx.xxx8.49 (total posts: 1)
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Charles was the best RB in the league down the stretch in 09 after he was finally made the starter, and Charlie Weis was in South Bend at the time.
John 06-05-2011 08:08 pm xxx.xxx.xxx88.9 (total posts: 2)
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I can imagine Hillis going either way. If the Browns manage to develop a WR who can direct the defense's attention away from Hillis, he could have another good year. If Hillis is the only offense they have again, expect him to slow down sooner because defenses will clamp down on only him, and force the Browns to beat them with their WR corps.
The only Jags Fan 06-05-2011 12:42 pm xxx.xxx.xxx0.20 (total posts: 1)
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I drafted Mike Williams late in my drafts on both of my teams last year base on Walts advice. Worked out pretty well for me too. Also, I drafted Fitzgerald last year in the 4th rd, and cringed when I did it, but he started every game and produced despite D. Anderson. Peyton Hillis was my suprise stud last year, but I got him on waivers in week 3. I wont be drafting him this year though. I am chalking him up to a 1 yr wonder. I loved Jamall Charles last year as well, but with Weiss gone, and a moron of a head coach still there, I agree he drops off this year too.
doug 06-05-2011 11:34 am xxx.xxx.xxx33.1 (total posts: 1)
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he had mike williams listed as one of his favorite sleepers, i'm sure you could find it archived on the site...i spent the majority of my final round draft picks on williams because of that piece of advice
nycsportzfan 06-05-2011 11:13 am xxx.xxx.xxx2.44 (total posts: 1)
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U drafted both Peyton Hillis and Mike Williams(bucs) on most your teams last yr? Sure you did....LOL Your full of it, i could see u picking em up early, as i did with Mike Williams, but there was just no reason to draft either player before the season began, it would of been extremely stupid if u did... Its just like any other fantasy yr, guys come outta nowhere, and are taken during the season... I'm sorry, i just don't buy u taking Hillis and Willimas on most your teams, at least drafting them..
Walter 06-04-2011 01:41 pm xxx.xxx.xxx4.88 (total posts: 3)
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First comment... we're going to have comment boards like this all over the site soon. We're still working out the kinks, so this is not the finished product.
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A whirlwind weekend, the Bobcats completed three matches in a 48-hour span.
Michelle Linger (Dundwoody) and Sarah Murray (Alpharetta) faced off against Kimberley Hunter and PBC Freshman of the Year Lena Specht in the third doubles slot. The Bobcat duo scored numerous points, but fell 8-1.
Kayla Barksdale (Augusta) and Katie Krupp (Evans) were matched against the No. 18 doubles pair, Mona Blauen and Julia Graf. The Bobcats led early but dropped the match 8-5.
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The Bobcats entered singles play down 3-0 despite two very close doubles matches. Murray faced off against Westbye in the sixth singles position and was felled 6-0, 6-0. Lingner took on Specht and dropped the match 6-0, 6-0.
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WILMINGTON, North Carolina - With the clock ticking down to Midnite Madness, UNCW basketball fans gathered at Buffalo Wild Wings on Old Eastwood Road during Wednesday's lunch hour to hear comments from Buzz Peterson and Adell Harris on the state of the school's programs heading into the 2012-13 season.
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Luxury Beachfront Casa de Balboa 225 in Newport Beach
- bedrooms 3
- baths 2
- sleeps 8
- pool no
- hot tub no
- pets allowed yes
- type House
- community Balboa Island
rates (USD)
/ night
$ 2,095 - $ 4,795 / week
vacation rental description
Casa de Balboa is a Five Star property. If this is the first time
renting a vacation home... don't fret. Our guests are used to the
finest accommodations. Ssshhh! Our location is a well kept secret!
Unique and Caribbean like are several descriptions we have heard.
Casa de Balboa your vacation home year round! Mi Casa su Casa!
Have the BEST of both... the beautiful Newport Bay AND the Ocean!!
It doesn't get better than this!!
Casa 225 is a beautifully decorated, second-level, three-bedroom/two-
bath beachfront Casa. It offers a living room, dining room, and a
appointed kitchen (including a Viking range). The property is 45
feet wide -- affording a rather large lengthy travertine covered
deck across the width of the property.
Views! Views! Views! Unlike many oceanside properties (with no view
due to the width of the beach), you'll have amazing views both day
and night! Our premium location is directly across from a beautiful
large bay beach (Mother's Beach) -- with views across Newport Bay of
the beach, boats, the
islands, Fashion Island, Newport Coast, and the mountains in back of
all that! The view is
particularly lovely at night with city and bay lights.
Watch the boats pass by from the comfort of your master bedroom,
living room -- and, of course, from your large private deck (which
is great for outdoor dining). The deck also affords front-row
seating for the Fourth of July Boat Parade and the world-famous
Newport Harbor Christmas Boat Parade.
In addition to our bayfront location, the property is just one short
block from the ocean boardwalk and pier. And it's within walking
distance of many restaurants offering a variety of fare. Enjoy
Mexican cuisine, seafood (including the famous Crab Cooker),
Italian, Sushi, and several gourmet restaurants such as Renato's,
Ocean Front, and Aubergine -- whose chef is considered one of the
top in the U.S.
Walk or bike to Balboa Island, Lido, and the Fun Center, located
near the Pavilion.
This home was recently extensively renovated. The floors, including
the master bedroom floor, are lovely maple hardwood. The other two
bedrooms are carpeted. The living room has a lovely seagrass rug
atop the wood.
The kitchen has beautiful custom cabinets and granite counters. The
decor is upscale beachy with slip-covered furniture and beautiful
artwork. It's painted in a soothing neutral palette -- designed to
enhance the lovely water view.
All bedrooms are generous in size, with built-ins in the closets. To
add more of a Caribbean feel, the closet doors are louvered and
painted white against the beige background. The carpeting is new --
in a sisal-type loom and color. The master bedroom has sliding doors
to the front deck with substantial views! There are two new
bathrooms beautifully done in marble and travertine. One is private
to the master bedroom.
There is sleeping for six in beds -- with one NEW Cal King Westin
Heavenly pillow top-size bed in the master bedroom (picture shows
queen we replaced), two additional queens in the secondary and third
bedrooms. A sofa sleeper can accomodate two more guests.
The property is well maintained and always super clean.
Bring your fishing poles! There is a small bay dock two doors away
for fishing and loading/unloading passengers. There are electric and
motor boats for rent at the Pavilion. Don't forget your tennis
rackets too! Free Courts are two blocks away. And there's a great
tot lot just one block away!
From the moment you walk through the dutch door, you'll feel "at
home" - and maybe a little pampered at the beach.
For more information on all Casa de Balboa properties including more photos, our contact phone numbers, and guestbooks go to our web site: casadebalboa or send us an email. Thanks!
See you at the beach!
house rental amenities
Gas bbq, outdoor heater, TV, DVD, satellite or cable, blow dryer,
beach chairs, beach towels, linens, hi-speed wireless Internet,
and slippers provided for
master, fresh flowers, and much more.
activities and attractions in Newport Beach Los Angeles Area
Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, Sea World, Lego Land, Pavilion Fun
Zone, Fishing, Swimming, Boating, Dining :-), Museums
vacation rental rates
Rental Rates:
Casa 225 (3 bed/ 2 bath)
Check back often for cancellations ALSO check the calendars on our
site for openings in all Casas! More info at OUR SITE casadebalboa
Casa 225 (3bd/2ba):
7/5-8/22 wk $4795; 8/23-8/29 wk $3795; 8/30-9/5 wk $2795;
9/6-9/27 wk $2995; 9/27-10/25 wk $2395; 10/25-11/22 wk $2195;
11/23-12/1 wk $4795 (5nt min); 12/2-12/16 wk $2195; 12/17-12/19 3nt boat parade turns in front $698/nt; 12/20-12/26 wk w/2nts boat parade $4795; 12/27-1/2/15 wk $4495
Rates for 6 gsts; Daily rates avail OCT-May 3nt min INFO AT OUR SITE CASADEBALBOA
DAILY RATES available TILL END OF MAY excludes holidays (3nt min). PLEASE INQUIRE.
Rates subject to change until reserved.
Holiday rates may be higher, please inquire. Please add Refundable
Security Deposit $750.00. Cleaning Fee $180.00. Local Tax 10%.
season Saturday to Saturday only. Rates subject to change
What some people are saying about Casa de Balboa:
CABCAN (Calgary, AB)
Review submitted: October 19, 2011 Date of arrival: October 5, 2011
We have stayed at Casa Balboa a half a dozen times now. Until now, we have made the main floor our regular spot. This time, we decided to try upstairs. Well, I can tell you that we are now ruined for downstairs forever! Don't get me wrong, we love it downstairs and have had terrific experiences every visit...but my goodness, the view upstairs is breathtaking. Sunrise and sunset, looking out those big windows is an awe-inspiring experience, everyday. As usual, the place was spotlessly clean and was equipped with everything that we could possibly need. We made good use of the gourmet kitchen - we loved the extra space for dining as we had family over for some meals. The bathrooms are spacious and come with ample plush towels. The master bedroom is to die for. You have an amazing view as you lie in your giant, comfortable king sized bed. I shared with my 2 little ones and still had a ton of room! I especially appreciated all of the closet space with built in drawers. It is so nice to get everything out of the suitcase - it really makes it feel like home.
We were blessed with gorgeous, sunny weather, so we were happy to have all the beach chairs, umbrella and kids toys to use. - Thanks for being such a great part of our family's vacation.
Looking forward to seeing you the same time, next year!
Ocean ParadiseJohn Buckingham Southern California Review Submitted October 3, 2011 Date of Stay September 24, 2011
This is the finest luxury rental in Southern California! It has everything....literally! We keep extending our stay(and wanted to stay another week) and were VERY lucky to do so since these units are ALWAYS booked! If you want luxury and ocean and beach and private and quiet and romantic and.........this is IT!! And, this is just not another rental.....Pam the owner treats it like she owns it....oh, she does! The finishing touches are all there and maintained weekly.....supreme customer care and service on top of it all! Thanks so much for an incredible stay....already looking to come back!
This 3 bedroom unit is FANTASTIC! Beautiful views and a living area and deck that are unbeatable. The harbor view of boats passing by, even late at night, gives a feeling of serenity and relaxation. It is the perfect place for a family or group of friends to gather. Everything about the home is perfect. The setting, views, decorating, and attention to detail is over the top. Cooking meals for a big group was even fun with the beautiful kitchen to work in and the wonderful appliances to work with. We definately want to come back again. Pam has been great at handling all the details and accomodating all questions right away. We hope to be able to take the sailing trip next time we are here. This has been a GREAT experience as we celebrated our daughter's college graduation with family and friends.
Dan and Norma Pittman, Pleasanton, CA 94588


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The selection of the first black president of the United States in 2008 resulted in euphoria among his supporters. Tears of joy and spontaneous celebrations were the norm all over the country.
This year, there is less euphoria and more a sense of relief.
Relief that somehow Obama had found a way to confound the conventional wisdom that a 7.9 percent unemployment rate was far too high for any president to be re-elected. No one had done that since Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Relief that because Obama is likely to appoint two or even three Supreme Court justices, Roe v. Wade will not be overturned.
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After securing the Republican nomination, Romney showed a cynical disregard for voters' intelligence that began with taking Obama's "you didn't build that" remark completely out of context, and finishing with an ad he knew was false about Jeep supposedly moving American jobs to China.
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Takers: "I just want to get the word out to people because there has been some misinterpretation and some premature accounts of us being No. 2, but nothing of the sort is anything near being the truth," T.I. told the Music Mix via phone. "I'm ambitious by nature," he says. "I have no other choice but to expect the absolute best for myself and for my business and my endeavors."
King Uncaged: T.I. currently estimates he has "two-three more weeks worth of work" left chopping down the 100-plus new songs he's recorded for the album. "I gave my word and I promised that after I completely gave my attention to the marketing and release of the film, once I released it to a No. 1 opening and did twenty-plus millions of dollars in box office at the debut — now, starting Monday, man, I am completely consuming myself with the completion of King Uncaged," he solemnly swears. "And I'ma get it to you man, A.S.A.P." - Music-Mix.ew.com