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Established in 1965, HAWS assists over 6,000 animals and welcomes more than 31,000 human visitors annually. As an "open admissions" shelter we lead the community in animal welfare and assure sanctuary for all animals in need, regardless of age, health or temperament. HAWS is a non-profit, entirely donor-fund organization with an active humane education program, and both wildlife and companion animal rescue services for Waukesha County.
HAWS License #267280-DS
An Ode to "Old"
Bringing a fresh, new puppy or kitten into your family can be so much fun! But, at HAWS we always like to remind people that adult pets can be just as wonderful...and your journey together so meaningful. With age comes wisdom - for all species...
When you commit to your dog, cat or other pet for it's lifetime, guiding that pet through the senior years is inevitable. Life with an older pet is so rewarding - whether you've been together from the beginning or just found each other later in life.
Several of my co-workers and I are on a similar "schedule" with our pets. We all adopted our babies back in the late 90s or early 00s, so we've been watching them grow up and grow old together. Sadly, we are also starting to see those beloved dogs and cats pass on - Mason at age 12, Belle at 16, Linx at 19. Dozer was 12, Magnum was 11 and Bailey was 14. While we grieve for each of them, we also know that they probably blessed our lives more than we did theirs!
Each time we lose a pet it reminds us to live more in the moment - and in our cases, especially with those pets who are still sharing our lives. I feel gratitude for every day I still have with my Fuzzy Mutt, Freeway, who turned 15 about 2 weeks ago..and doesn't let us forget that! Stiff and sore in the morning? So what - it's time for a walk! Bedtime? No way, not while there's still squeak in that squeaky toy. Quiet time? Well, since you're just sitting there you may as well give me an earrub or neck scratch.
Pets bring value to our lives at any age. If you want a jogging partner, definitely bring home an energetic pup. And when you're looking to add a little serenity to your life, that 8-years-young cat or dog is ready and waiting.
Just don't miss a minute! And enjoy the journey - together.
By the way - some super sweet "older" pets are waiting for homes at HAWS right now. Like Aries the cat, age 12; Bear the MinPin, age 10 (pictured at left); Kenya the Pittie, age 6; Sebastian the cat, age 11 (pictured at top). Stop by 7 days a week to view and adopt - we'd all love to see you!
HAWS' Viewing & Adoption Hours:
Monday - Friday, 1 - 6pm
Saturday, 11am - 4pm
Sunday, Noon - 4pm
Call and ask about any of our adoptables - our phone lines open at 9am Monday thru Saturday, and at Noon on Sunday!
A Tale of Two Kitties, Chelsea, One Big Bunny…and HAWS!
All the animals we help at HAWS have their own unique story, and together they make our mission come alive! Please enjoy these three "happy tails" from HAWS!
Trooper and the Old Timer
Two stray cats came to HAWS within a few weeks of each other needing lots of help. "Trooper" had such extensive injuries that one of his legs needed to be amputated, while "Old Timer" was blind and dealing with a bladder infection. After initial care at HAWS, one foster home took both cats for their recovery, and the two boys quickly became pals. They played and snuggled together, and despite losing a limb Trooper even brought toys to Old Timer. Once the boys were completely healthy they found that their temporary foster home was now a permanent one, and they continue to bring joy to that family today.
Six-month-old Chelsea came to HAWS knowing how to sit, but not much else! She was immediately placed in HAWS' Mod Squad™ program, to be handled and fed according to a plan tailored specifically to her needs. She wanted to please and made strides quickly, becoming more confident as she learned. When the right family came in they couldn't wait take her home! They enrolled her in HAWS' dog training program to continue her great progress – and each visit she pulls on the leash to see her "old family" from HAWS.
Giant Jaxon
Jaxon the Checkered Giant rabbit was found wandering, unneutered and with an overzealous "bun-sonality" making him difficult to handle. Due to his size and some of his personality traits he proved difficult to re-home. Through HAWS partnership with the Wisconsin House Rabbit Society, a little social networking and lots of work by HAWS' small animal crew, a great home was found for Jaxon. His new home has been given all the tools for success – including the suggestion of clicker training to give him something to do!
Share the Gift of Creating a Humane Society.
Building a humane community takes the involvement of all those around us. That's why your gift to HAWS is so important! Your donation saves lives of countless animals and changes the lives of people, instilling humane sentiments in all that affect how we treat each other – humans as well as animals – far into the future. Donate today and Join HAWS in Building a Society that's Humane.
By the way - you can donate online securely through PayPal or via snail mail - just head over to our website and we'll make it easy!
Tinsel and...TURTLES?!
While you bask in the glow of holiday presents, lights and good cheer, a few adoptable pets at HAWS are also basking, but they'd prefer it in new forever homes!
Bailey is an African Side-Necked Turtle, also known as a Serrated Mud Turtle. She (?) is active, hearty and curious (often shy at first, these turtles acclimate well and soon show their inquisitive sides!). Most African Side-necked Turtles can be kept in relatively simple housing because of their modest needs – a place to swim and a basking log. When basking, Bailey will "plop" into the water when approached…but once she knows you she will quickly surface to see if you have any food! Adult females can grow larger than most people realize, reaching 9-12" inches within five or six years.
Moo & Phillip came in together, and are sharing table space alongside Mr. Turtle (who might actually be female, ironically). All are Red Ear Sliders, a semi-aquatic turtle that is the most common reptile pet in the world. Unfortunately, they can be very complicated to own and often owners aren't ready for their needs! There is a great website devoted to them – www.redearslider.com (no, really) – that goes into lots of detail as to their needs, natural habitats and the like.
Bailey, Moo & Phillip and Mr. Turtle have been guests at HAWS since September. They are definitely fun to have around and the kids participating in our education programs really enjoy them, but they would really love to become someone's personal companions!
Adopt 4 Webbed Feet from HAWS!
By the way – you still have time to "eat for HAWS" since Taco John's Nachos Navidad promotion continues til the end of December. Looking forward to the New Year already? So are we, with HAWS hosting a Waukesha JanBoree event, Cool Your Paws at HAWS, on Saturday, January 19 and then our Friends of HAWS polka party, Oom-Pa Paws, coming up on Saturday, January 26! All the details are at hawspets.org – or just call us at 262-542-8851.
Bella of the Ball
Need a date for New Year's Eve? Or maybe a reason to stay home and snuggle on the couch? At HAWS, we've got an idea…
Meet Bella, a sweet 2-year-old Lab!
Bella came to HAWS just a short while ago, when her previous home couldn't take her along when they moved. She is enjoying her time with our staff, as you can see, but her resolution is to be in a great new home for 2013.
This little girl (she's not the big, bulky lab you might be used to) is a bit shy at first, but loves attention and treats. She doesn't always like other dogs so a meet'n'greet with another canine sibling is a must, and Bella definitely is NOT a cat fan. Her new family will need to be older as she startles easily around younger kids.
Bella and a bunch of her adoptable pals, like Jack Frost, Jingle, Tiny Tim and Packer are available for viewing at HAWS today! Stop by and see if one of these pups is in your future – or if one of our many cats, rabbits or other small animals will make your New Year bright.
HAWS Holiday Hours:
HAWS is open for normal viewing, adoption and receiving from Wednesday, December 26 through Sunday, December 30. On New Year's Eve we are open for receiving-only, from 9am – 3pm, and HAWS is closed on New Year's Day. But, if you need help when we're closed, there is always someone on 24-hour call to assist you!
By the way – you still have a few days to take advantage of Nachos Navidad for HAWS at Taco John's! Satisfy your nacho craving and help HAWS, too, with 25 cents from each order donated to our shelter.
Feliz Navidad and Feliz Ano Nuevo!


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Whether you are moving, buying a boat from someone across the country, or just going somewhere for a long vacation, you may not be able to get your boat to its destination on your own.
A boat transportation company could be the better option so that you don't have to worry about the craft making it to your destination on time and safely. This could be very important if you don't have a vehicle that could pull a boat or a trailer. Transporting a boat can be a straight forward process, but if you have never done this before, you may be a little confused where to begin.
It is a good idea to start by planning the transport. The more you are prepared, the better off you will be in the long run. You do need to pay attention to detail, prepare your craft properly, and choose the right boat transport companies.
To prepare your boat, you have to go to certain measures to ensure it is safe for transportation. De-commissioning boats will depend on a number of different factors, including the size of the vessel. If you are unsure of what to do, you can check with full-service marinas near you. They may be willing to prepare your boat for a cost. If not, then they can give you advice on what to do.
Items that you should go ahead and remove from your boat include:
Remember that your boat will be going down the road at up to 60 miles per hour. That equals hurricane force winds, so anything that could blow off probably will. If you have any doubts, its best to remove items and not take a chance. Additionally, remove items from inside the boat. Remember that the craft will not be sitting the same way as it would in the water, so water may leak in if it rains. Make sure all hatches are sealed tightly and preferably taped down. Canvas covers should be removed and anything like propellers, horns, radars, and hailers should be removed from the inside of the boat to avoid damage.
You also need to make sure there is no water or fuel left in the boat. Be sure to drain all water systems including pumps and air conditioners. The batter will need to be disconnected. Some transporters will require that you remove the batter completely.
Do not ship your boat without the proper preparations. If you do, then the shipper will not be liable for any damage that may be caused to your vessel along the way.
Your first reaction when looking for a boat shipping business may be to look at price from the get go. However, boat shipping costs should not be the main factor you take into consideration. It's much better to pay a little more and work with a company that you can trust. There are certain things you can look for when choosing someone to ship your vessel:
If you take the time and choose the right carrier to transport your boat, then you will enjoy a much better experience all the way around.
Each transportation company will have its own specific rules about what needs to done with your boat before and during the move. Be sure to work with them cooperatively and ensure your vessel does make it to the destination safely.
You may be required to do certain things to your boat per the company's regulations. You may have to provide specific information to them. They may have rules about when the boat will be delivered and who must be present to take delivery. Make sure you do everything you can to follow their rules so that your boat will arrive to you safe and sound.
When you contact companies to find out boat shipping rates, you will need to know the exact size of your vessel whether it is a yacht or a small fishing boat. That means you need to take the proper measurements and not estimate.
The overall length measurement of your boat should include any swim platforms, outboard motor brackets, bow pulpits, and outboard motors themselves. Make sure to consider the whole length of the boat because this will have a massive effect on the size of trailer needed to move it.
You also need to know the overall height. Keep in mind that overpasses are generally just over 13 feet in clearance. If your boat is larger than this, then it will need to be transported extremely low or a pole car will need to be used. The right boat shipping company will know the state by state regulations on height and clearance so that they can plan accordingly and include any extra permits or equipment needed in a boat shipping quote.
Again, it is extremely important that you never estimate on boat length or height. If you do, and your measurements are even just a few inches off, this could result in numerous problems and extra charges.
If you take the time to prepare your boat properly and choose the right transportation service, you should have no problem getting it from one place to another whether you are moving, buying, or going on a sailing vacation.
Works Cited
How to Choose a Boat Transporter. (n.d.). Retrieved December 16, 2013, from Uship Guide: http://guides.uship.com/boats/how-to-choose-a-boat-transporter/


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(NEW YORK) Pre-fall marks Alessandra Facchinetti's much-anticipated design debut since taking the reins at Valentino in September. For her first effort, the former Gucci women's wear designer mixed volume and structured tailoring for her debut collection with the iconic house.
Playing with cuts and proportions, jackets and tops were cropped and voluminous while asymmetrical hemlines provided an interesting detail on jackets and dresses, kept shorter in the front. The color palette was classic and elegant, relying heavily on the basics without being boring: grey, black, ink, taupe, and beige dominated with a small sprinkling of print and color. Tasseled suede bow belts drew attention to the waist while bell sleeves and origami pleats provided intrigue. Tweed suits paid homage to tradition while shorter pants and varying necklines looked toward the future.
Facchinetti varied neck shapes, showing turtleneck dresses, collarless jackets, V-necks, and high scoops. A neutral sheath dress played on gradations of taupe color-blocking for a sweet feminine look, and eveningwear included a mix of cropped jackets and sheer blouses with straight and tulip-bottomed ball skirts.
The collection had a reassuring sense of balance that should assuage fans of the house who fear its future in new design hands. January's couture show will be Mr. Valentino Garavani's last.


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As Interim VP for Academic and Faculty Support, Dr. Zapata is responsible for faculty hiring, faculty appointments and faculty grievances.
The UTSA Downtown Campus Council, chaired by the Vice Provost for UTSA Downtown, provides a vehicle and a forum for all University functional units providing services at the Downtown Campus.
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The Office of the Vice President for Community Services is responsible for extending the University beyond its campuses and into San Antonio and South Texas through public service, extension, outreach, and community education. This is accomplished through the following: the Institute for Economic Development, the Prefreshman Engineering Program, the Office of P-20 Initiatives, the Office of Community Outreach, the Office of Extended Education, the Downtown Special Events Office, the Institute of Texan Cultures, the UTSA Mexico Center, and the Child and Adolescent Policy Research Institute.
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The Delaware County Times reports ( http://bit.ly/YmRXz1) police arrested 33-year-old Matthew Colleluori in Prospect Park on Tuesday afternoon. That's after police say he stole his fifth TV in as many days from a Wal-Mart at the Marple Crossroads Center.
Police Chief Tom Murray says Colleluori began the spree on Jan. 17, when he walked into the Wal-Mart, loaded a big-screen television into a cart and ran out of the store. Police say he did it again two days later and again Monday.
Murray says Colleluori returned Tuesday, took another TV and fled after assaulting security. He was arrested after a car chase.
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Standing on frozen feet, beside total strangers for two hours in a cold wind mid-week before the busiest holiday of the year, leaves endless moments to ponder: What am I doing? Why are we all here? Why do we feel we must do this? Obviously those who gathered on the street "care" about protecting innocent animals. Yet, according to public opinion polls, so do many millions of other Americans who, at that same moment, were warm in their places of work or possibly shopping, or even decorating a tree in front of a crackling fire.
It dawned on me as we stood shivering, chanting, and waving in response to the constant sound of horns honking in support as drivers cheered and jabbed their thumbs skyward; this day was less about caring human hearts and more about an underlying lack of trust. If we trusted that justice for a tortured puppy would be the likely outcome of the legal proceedings taking place in that courtroom on that day, I suspect most of us would likely have been anywhere else, preferring to do anything else. Fortunately, the judge did deliver legal justice when she exercised her prerogative to deny bail to the man accused of unthinkable repeated assaults on a completely innocent and defenseless creature.
However, any question among the general public that an animal cruelty case may not see legal justice inside a Massachusetts courtroom was substantiated months earlier in the observations made public by several Bay State Senators and Representatives. They referred to our current laws as weak and ineffective, and "not tough enough to protect our animals." They called them "woefully outdated" some dating back decades, even as far back "as the 19th and early 20th centuries." Speaking in response to the Puppy Doe case, and in strong support of major legislative changes to the state's tepid and ineffective animal cruelty laws, Senator Bruce Tarr told the press; "Unfortunately I don't think there's been the kind of sensitivity to these crimes that there needs to be. I don't think animals have been seen as the kind of priority as they should be in the array of legislative issues that are before us." At that statement, we must ask ourselves if anyone has been the "voice" for those who have none on Beacon Hill?
But the one comment that has lingered most in my mind, a statement that specifically identified the inadequacy of efforts to actually prevent cruelty to animals via the courts in Massachusetts, was a comment by Senator Mark C. Montigny. He said; "We so rarely have legislation on this floor to help our voiceless pets…We shouldn't wait for a disaster story like what has happened recently. Every person that I know with an ounce of humanity cares deeply about these harmless creatures. And yet, the law is inadequate. We do not have a body of law protecting animals."
Are laws alone enough to prevent cases of cruelty, such as the case of Puppy Doe? I don't think anyone would argue that, including the legislators who made clear why Massachusetts' laws, despite an impressive early history of animal protection efforts in the state, are currently ranked lower by the Animal Legal Defense Fund than those on the books in Virginia, Tennessee, Kansas and West Virginia (http://aldf.org/custom/rankings/ALDF2012USRankingsReport.pdf). Hopefully legislative action initiated and advanced by these political leaders will eventually improve that ranking.
The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA) was founded in 1868 and is the policy making entity responsible, through its Animal Protection Division, "for better animal-protection laws nationally and statewide …". Additionally, it operates a world class veterinary medicine facility – Angell Animal Medical Center.
MSPCA is a beloved statewide institution, if we consider the public's generous donation of volunteer time and financial support as a barometer. For example, according to the MSPCA 2012 annual report, the Walk for Animals last year netted more than $275,000. Similarly, the 2012 Spring Gala raised more than $515,000, the Hall of Fame dinner generated more than $363, 000, the "Pet Party" event raised nearly $30,000, and the "Run Fur Fun" produced more than $30,000. At year's end, the MSPCA had a total operating revenue $42,505,008 and held additional non-operating assets worth over $58 million in 2012, a notable increase of over $10 million from 2011.
I do not claim any expertise in the areas of soliciting, every year, many millions of charitable dollars from the public. I also have no experience in managing highly political and bureaucratic institutions with professional public communications staff, veterinary science and legal departments, and a large cache of free labor provided by caring volunteers. Nor have I ever operated in the world of high finance within multi-million dollar charitable organizations. However, as a regular donor and volunteer for numerous animal protection organizations around the country (who has also rescued and cared for several animals over the years) and as an educated activist willing to stand outside on freezing and heat baked streets with dedicated others, it seems to me the gold standard in measuring the overall success of any mega-animal protection organization (particularly if it includes the words "rescue", "humane", or "prevention of cruelty to animals" in its name) should be how close they actually come each passing year to making their mission no longer socially necessary. In other words, their success should be measured by how close they might come to closing their doors for good, rather than pointing to their millions of dollars of expanding assets each year.
On at least one point, I tend to agree with Wayne Pacelle, President and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), who said: "If good people are made aware of an injustice or an abuse, then they will act. …with thousands of us demanding change, we can bring about reform on a grand scale." That said, the HSUS, the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) and PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals), along with the MSPCA and ARLB (Animal Rescue League of Boston) ran organizations that managed around $900 million in revenue and assets 2012 alone. Yet, cases of horrifying animal cruelty, abuse, and neglect remain pervasive in the media despite a very caring and outraged public, as well as lawmakers who were clearly ready and willing to work for change on behalf of animals after learning about the case of Puppy Doe.
So, while thinking about the public's trust (or, more accurately, lack of trust) of some of our social institutions that address animal welfare and protection, I am left wondering how many behemoth organizations and hundreds-of-millions of dollars (billions if you scrutinize more than only the five animal protection organizations mentioned above) does it take to bring about "reform on a grand scale"?
Many of the agents and events that created widespread shifts in our cultural consciousness were brought about initially by small determined groups of rather unorganized people who refused to continue to tolerate that which they could no longer accept. Their demands for change were accompanied by meaningful action, rather than incremental approaches by multi-million dollar organizations with vast infrastructures and resources at their disposal. The early civil rights movement, the environmental movement, the gay liberation movement, and the early anti-war resistance of the '60's are all examples of transformative change and bold leadership. Additionally, the anti-smoking campaign transformed not only social policies, but our entire culture's way of thinking, and did so in a comparatively short time. Those are examples of "reform on a grand scale."
In searching for meaningful solutions to better protect animals, to respect and honor animal life, and to create a desperately needed culture change on their behalf, there are many more questions that need to be asked, and answered. In the meantime, as Senator Bruce Tarr noted, "the day has arrived when we will have a long and productive look at animal welfare …. We need much, much more."


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OpenTable released its list of 2011 Diners' Choice Awards for the Top 100 Restaurants in the U.S. and Palace Arms at The Brown Palace Hotel is among those sharing the honors. With the list of 100 restaurants coming from 34 states and over 10 million diner reviews, the Palace Arms was the only Denver restaurant to share list real estate with culinary icons like the French Laundry, Per Se and Le Berndain.
Known for its contemporary fine dining and its unique setting, the Palace Arms menu features signature items such as Colorado Lamb Loin and Bison Rossini as well as new twists on old classics. Palace Arms has also won the "Best of Award of Excellence" for its wine list quality and variety from Wine Spectator since 1990.


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Stiff released the two songs across two albums instead of giving Motorhead a break with the single. Disheartened, they decided to quit, but asked Chiswick Records boss, Ted Carroll, to record their final gig. Ted couldn't afford to, but instead gave them 2 days in the studio to record a single, but well-rehearsed as they were, they recorded their complete live set in the time, so Carroll agreed for extra time to make the sessions into a single and album release. The band toured as guests to Hawkwind, then, to co-incide with the Chiswick release of the 'Motorhead' / 'City Kids' single and the 'Motorhead' album, toured again with The Count Bishops, but 4 gigs in, Phil Taylor broke his wrist so their dates were cancelled. With the album to promote, the band continued gigging as soon as Phil's bones had repaired themselves.
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The Tasmania Tigers have bolstered their spinning ranks with the astute signing of 23 year old Clive Rose.
The former Bushranger is seen as a possible replacement for Xavier Doherty when he retires in the coming years.
His left-arm orthodox has been highly successful in the junior ranks, with Rose representing Australia at the under-19 World Cup in 2008.
Rose featured in a handful of games for Victoria in all three formats in 2012. His debut was a strange one for the tweaker, who opened the bowling; a move rarely seen at the MCG. He went wicketless, and then smashed an unbeaten 23 from just 22 deliveries.
His next assignment was a clash against NSW at North Sydney Oval. Spinners dread coming to the ground, and it turned into a bowler's nightmare with 702 runs scored. Rose was expensive (as expected) but did claim the wicket of Steve Smith for 92.
Rose went wicketless in his most recent Ryobi Cup clash, but did pick up a wicket against the English Lions.
In what would turn out to be his final match for Victoria, Rose got his only taste of first-class cricket. He picked up three wickets in the first innings, but had to play second fiddle to fellow spinner Fawad Ahmed, whose five wickets sealed a comfortable win.
Still developing as a cricketer, Rose will gain valuable experience playing in Hobart. With players like Doherty in the squad, Rose should be able to enhance his game in the next few months.
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The radio broadcast on The Citadel Sports Network gets underway with The Citadel Tailgate Show at 12:30. The broadcast led by play-by-play announcer Danny Reed can be heard in Charleston on ESPN Radio 910, on affiliates throughout South Carolina and online by going to charlestonsportsradio.com.
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The Bulldogs enter with an overall record of 4-4 and a 3-3 mark in the Southern Conference while Elon is 3-5 overall and 1-4 in league play. The Citadel is still in position to earn a spot in the FCS playoffs but must defeat Elon as well as win at VMI and Furman in its final two regular season games.
Elon has won four in a row over The Citadel to trim its deficit in the all-time series to 6-5. Last year the Phoenix pulled out an 18-15 overtime victory at home when Adam Shreiner kicked a 33-yard field goal in the first extra period and Ryan Sellers missed from 37 yards out on the Bulldogs' possession.
The Phoenix began its four-game run over The Citadel with a 27-23 victory in 2008 followed by a 43-7 win in 2009 and 27-16 triumph in 2010. Prior to that run, the Bulldogs took three straight by scores of 21-0 (2005), 44-7 (2006) and 42-31 (2007).
Kevin Higgins is 3-4 in his previous season seasons as head coach at The Citadel while Jason Swepson is in his second season heading up the Phoenix program and is 1-0 against the Bulldogs.
The Citadel is coming off a 24-21 loss at Wofford but not before throwing a huge scare into the seventh-ranked Terriers. The Bulldogs trimmed a 24-7 halftime deficit down to three on the first play of the fourth quarter but could not score on three subsequent drives. Elon lost for the fourth time in its past five games with a 31-17 setback at home against Furman last week.


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Memories.......sweet memories.
Memories.......sweet memories.
Wow, that's a nice photo Gail. Thanks for sharing
I love this photo. Oh to go back in time.....
More, please Gail, if you feel like it?
That is Vegas like I remember it!
I see pictures of Vegas nowadays and go......
WHAT??? Am I on the right planet???
I will never forget you Rosanne.
Thanks so much for sharing it!!! I can only imagine what a COMPLETELY different view there is from that window today!!!
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That's a great picture Gail. In all the years we lived in California we never got over to Vegas...only Reno and Tahoe...sure wish we had when Elvis was performing there.
One year we went across the street(wasn't that The Landmark?) to hear Bobbie Gentry. How many of us are old enough to remember her? Or, her one HUGE hit? "Ode To Billie Joe".
Here's some for you of the Hilton. Gail, thank you for sharing that photo if you have more please share I LOVE seeing places like they were then...
"How do I get placed in situations like this? Ah hell, I guess it's all part of showbusiness "~ Elvis in his limo on his way to perform in Omaha, NE on June 19th 1977
what i 've done is collect old postcards of the hilton from ebay. the memories. hoo boy! but i've gotta say, when i walk around there, it still feels the same. the makeover kept a lot of the original elements. thank God!
Let's have a swingin' time!
Elvis Presley on the Las Vegas Walk of Stars
Goodness, when was the last time I was there ? About 30 years ago!
{ not when Elvis was there though} I have a cousin that goes every year . I'll have to tell him about you all.
"I have learned never to ridicule any man's opinion, however strange it may seem."
Is that view what Elvis saw when he looked out the window?
no, that view you see is looking towards the front of the hotel. the suite was in the back of the hotel. he looked over the golf course. (it's still there) from the angle of the suite, elvis couldn't see towards the hotel front.
in fact... i think that view is from the 3rd floor pool area. the only way to be outside of a window and take a picture.
wow, i see the stardust and the riv in the distance. just to the right of the border, would have been the landmark.
and , the gas station that is right on paradise road? on the bottom corner of that piece of desert sand? IT'S STILL THERE.
Let's have a swingin' time!
Elvis Presley on the Las Vegas Walk of Stars
if you get a chance, visit the FLAT ELVIS SITE
nice views of the hilton, if i do say so
on this page, i took FE a few places, scroll to the bottom and see where I took him on tour at the Hilton.
Let's have a swingin' time!
Elvis Presley on the Las Vegas Walk of Stars
Well, actually, the Landmark was to the left and not to the right.
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Abused victims of family violence, and children waiting for a place to call home, will be the recipients of a coat-and-blanket drive today, in Morrow.The Beauty Bar, a hair studio and makeup lounge, will conduct the drive today ( Friday, Feb. 11), from 11 a.m., to 5 p.m., at 1500 Mount Zion Road, Suite 204, said Nikki Singletary, co-owner of The Beauty Bar. The salon is collecting new, or lightly used, coats and blankets, she added. GlenNeta Griffin, a spokesperson for The Beauty Bar, said the coats and blankets will be donated to Securus House, a shelter for victims of domestic violence, and the Rainbow House, Inc., a shelter for children referred entities aligned with the Department of Family and Children's Services. "It is our nature to help others, and we have always given back to our community, in one way or another," added Singletary. "We realized that there is a need in our own neighborhood for warm coats and blankets. We would like for everyone to stay warm during these remaining winter months." Singletary said she sees the coat drive as an innovative way to give back to the community. She urges individuals with coats and blankets that are not in use, to come the salon and "donate to someone," she said. Singletary said those, who comply, will receive "Beauty Bucks," which are similar to coupons, and worth $5, for the individual's next salon visit. She added that the salon's goal is to collect a total of 50 coats and blankets. She said she has taken action on her own, and advertised the coat drive to her neighbors and customers, who started making donations about three weeks ago, prior to the big event today. The salon is already halfway to its goal, she said, with approximately 25 coats and blankets that have been donated. She said she has three bags full of coats and blankets at her home, and about a dozen donated items at the salon.
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Amber Kizer. Delacorte, $16.99 (288p) ISBN 978-0-385-73973-3
This fun read from Kizer (the Meridian trilogy) pushes it with a few plot points but still results in an exciting apocalyptic road trip. A few months ago, Nadia and Rabbit's military doctor uncle, Bean, visited them and insisted on injecting them with a vaccine for a "new bug." Not long afterward, the disease XRD TB—nicknamed "BluStar" after its physical side effects—starts ravaging the world, and 16-year-old Nadia and 11-year-old Rabbit are the only survivors in their entire town. With the assorted survival gear their uncle ordered for them, they attempt to make their way from their Seattle suburb to their grandfather in West Virginia. They meet a handful of survivors on the way, most notably a teen from Los Angeles named Zack, and also adopt a pair of animals. Most of their journey is Post-Apocalypse 101—being disgusted by corpses, looting dark buildings, learning other survivors might rob them—and the experimental cure/survivalist setup is a tad forced, but, on the whole, Kizer's story is solidly told. Ages 12–up. Agent: Rosemary Stimola, Stimola Literary Studio. (June)"
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A MATTER OF DAYSAuthor: Amber Kizer
Online Publish Date: March 27, 2013
Publisher: Delacorte
Pages: 288
Price ( Hardcover ): $16.99
Price ( Library Ed ): $19.99
Price ( e-book ): $10.99
Publication Date: June 11, 2013
ISBN ( Hardcover ): 978-0-385-73973-3
ISBN ( Library Ed ): 978-0-385-90804-7
ISBN ( e-book ): 978-0-375-89825-9
Category: Fiction
Two siblings make their way across an America devastated by a killer pandemic. After the death of their mother and pretty much the entire city of Seattle, Nadia and Rabbit decide to travel across the country to reach their grandfather and uncle in West Virginia. They pass through a world where the weaponized BluStar virus has killed practically everyone, leaving bodies rotting in the streets. As they travel, they discover that the very few other survivors can be savage and are serious threats in a world with no law or order. However, there are unexpected kindly allies too. Alliances formed with those they meet and the ability to manage in a world with no electricity or media are critical. Fighting to survive, these siblings heed the advice their Marine father gave them before dying in Afghanistan: to "[b]e the cockroach, not the orchid." The trip from Washington to the Mississippi is a long and detailed one, comprising more than three-quarters of the book, but then events compress. There's a cute boy, a dog that needs rescuing and fortuitous caches of supplies at regular intervals along the trek. Despite these clichés, the narrative is engaging and the characters believably portrayed. This post-apocalyptic tale is particularly frightening as it doesn't take place in some distant, imagined future. A solid, realistically imagined survival tale with a strong female protagonist. (Post-apocalyptic adventure. 11-16)"
"The following titles have been reviewed in the June 2013 issue of School Library Journal (circ: 30,000):
KIZER, Amber. A Matter of Days. 288p. Delacorte. June 2013. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-385-73973-3; PLB $19.99. ISBN 978-0-385-90804-7; ebook $10.99. ISBN 978-0-375-89825-9.
Gr 8 Up–Few have survived the BluStar plague. This book opens on Day 56, when Nadia pulls a quilt over her dead mother and helps her younger brother finish packing the Jeep so they can hit the road. Nadia isn't quite old enough to drive, but since the virus has killed almost everyone in the world, traffic isn't a problem. They plan to drive from Washington state to West Virginia, where relatives may still be alive. Nadia and Rabbit are somewhat prepared, thanks to their soldier father (who was killed in Afghanistan) and their uncle, a military doctor who encouraged them to play first-person-shooter video games and purchased camping gear for them. They are smart about how to scavenge gasoline and food and sniff out safe places to sleep. They adopt an injured dog and join forces with Zack, a streetwise older teen they meet on the way. This is a first-rate survival story, as the travelers use their wits to negotiate shopping malls, abandoned railroad stations, and deserted towns. Occasional violence and a few four letter words make the likely audience a little older than readers of Susan Beth Pfeffer's "The Last Survivors" series (Harcourt). Fans of Rick Yancey's The 5th Wave (Putnam, 2013), S. D. Crockett's After the Snow (Feiwel & Friends, 2012), or Cormac McCarthy's adult novel The Road (Knopf, 2006) will find this a satisfying read. The plot tension is excellent, with just the right pacing of desperately needing something and finding, stealing, or making it. The story comes to a satisfying conclusion on Day 100, while leaving the door open for a sequel.–Maggie Knapp, Trinity Valley School, Fort Worth, TX"


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Benzodiazepines act as sedatives and relaxants, and can be detected in urine tests for hours or weeks depending on the drug. They are sometimes prescribed to pregnant women to treat anxiety.
Charges were filed against Mcmanus because the drugs were found in her system before delivery, and social services officials were concerned she would be unable to properly care for her child, Bollinger said.
Mcmanus turned herself in to police and was charged with unlawful conduct toward a child, a felony carrying a maximum 10 years in prison. She was released from jail on a $3,000 bond. Her court date is in July.
She hopes her kids will return to me this month after an upcoming appearance in family court. DSS declined to comment.
Loss of mother
Mcmanus picked up her first bottle of prescription medicines two years ago after she learned her mother had been shot to death.
In April 2011, police found Katherine Ballard Mcmanus, 43, dead from gunshot wounds in a Virginia home. Her boyfriend was charged with murder. A year later, he pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was sentenced to 10 years behind bars followed by three years of probation.
Kristian Mcmanus and her mother werent always close, she said.
She was never there. Every time Id wake up, she would be in a police car, she said.
Still, Mcmanus questioned if her mother forgave her for their soured relationship.
I couldnt deal with how I treated my mother, she said. I wish we couldve had a better relationship. Thats what I struggled with. Thats when I had my breakdown.
She turned to pills to soothe her pain. Lortab, an opiate, and Xanax and Klonopin, both benzodiazepines, were at her fingertips.
Some people had access to meds and I could get them whenever I wanted them, she said. It made me forget about everything. I didnt know how serious it was. But, it didnt stop me from being a mother.
Mcmanus put the pills away during her first pregnancy. While carrying her daughter, she said she suffered from toxemia, a blood disorder affecting some pregnant women that left Mcmanus with a swollen face and feet.
The pain ended when Mary Katherine was born. Four months later, Mcmanus learned she was pregnant again. It wasnt planned, she said, and the pregnancy was painful. Still, she resisted the lure of pain meds.
Three days before giving birth, pain drove her back to Klonopin. She said she went to Piedmont Medical Center, asking to be admitted because her contractions were severe. Each time, doctors at the womens center refused to admit her because the contractions werent close enough, she said.
Piedmont Medical Center declined to comment on the situation or discuss labor and delivery procedures at the hospital.
Mcmanus couldnt sleep for three days due to pain, she said. She took a Lortab to calm down and half a Percocet, a pain reliever, before she was finally admitted into the hospital.
During labor, doctors gave Mcmanus an epidural, she said. She was alert, she said, denying police accusations that staff had to wake her up to deliver her son.
After Brendyns birth, the county Department of Social Services began an investigation because of the drugs found in Mcmanus system. According to police and Mcmanus, DSS took custody of her children. Mcmanus said both children were placed in foster care with a family in Lake Wylie. The foster parents declined to comment.
I never should have taken my kids for granted, Mcmanus said.
Third trimester
According to Susan Dunn, legal director for the American Civil Liberties Union of South Carolina, Mcmanus never should have been arrested.
If the problem is risk to the fetus, drug use is in there with a whole category of things a mother should or should not do, Dunn said.
Isolating drug use from other risks women explore during pregnancy is a double standard, Dunn said, and promotes the idea that expectant mothers should be held to incredibly high standards.
The crimes these people are being arrested for is not distribution of drugs and not even possession of drugs, she said. What theyre being criminalized for is the relation of pregnant women and their fetus, and that becomes a kind of discrimination against pregnant women.
Doctors might tell a mother in her last trimester of pregnancy not to work, despite the fact that shes single and already has two other kids to support, Dunn said.
She may have to keep working and try to gamble with the risks, she said. If she makes that choice and it ends up being wrong and in part attributes to a poor pregnancy result, are we going to punish that mother?
Taking the risks doesnt mean mothers are responsible for the pregnancy outcome, Dunn said. Thats the result of a whole bunch of other things.
Pregnancy is just a huge gamble that we all need people to take. If we waited for the perfect mother, then none of us would have ever been born, she said.
Dr. Robert Newman, director of the Baron Edmond de Rothschild Chemical Dependency Institute at New Yorks Beth Israel Medical Center, said he was unaware of credible studies showing lasting short-term or long-term effect in a fetus exposed to opiates.
There are many other issues that are very often associated with opiates during pregnancy, like smoking, alcohol use, lack of prenatal care, lousy nutrition. All those issues can have a profound impact on the pregnancy, he said. In terms of a generalization, does opiate exposure in utero hurt the baby? Theres absolutely no evidence to support that contention.
Another misperception, Newman said, is that women who use drugs during pregnancy are engaging in hedonistic behavior and dont care about their unborn children.
Both the American Medical Association and National Drug Institute define drug addiction as a disease, or serious medical problem, affecting the brain and behavior.
The practice in this country is to overwhelmingly discourage women who are drug dependent from seeking help, Newman said. Rather than advocating treatment, pregnant women who are opiate-dependent are getting the opposite message: If your baby is born with evidence of drugs, well prosecute you.
In 1997, South Carolina became the first state to uphold a conviction against a mother who used cocaine during pregnancy. The state Supreme Court ruled that a viable fetus in the third trimester is considered a person, and protected under the states child welfare laws.
Today, 17 states consider substance abuse during pregnancy to be child abuse, and three consider it grounds for civil commitment, reports the Guttmacher Institute, a nonprofit advocating reproductive and abortion rights.
The risks often vary from drug to drug, although alcohol, by far, is the most harmful to children in utero, said Brenda Dawkins, treatment director for adult services at Keystone Substance Abuse Center in Rock Hill.
Dawkins said media hype about crack babies shaped perception that children born to drug-addicted mothers will ultimately be addicted themselves.
A mother who is using cocaine when her baby is born, its not even addicted, Dawkins said. Its not born addicted to any drug. It may be in distress.
Keystone in 1997 started housing pregnant drug-addicted women when law enforcement started prosecuting them, doctors and hospitals became mandated reporters and women stopped seeking prenatal care for fear of arrest, Dawkins said.
Most of the time, (the mother) just doesnt understand that the disease of addiction does not automatically stop for nine months, she said. This is a disease and she cannot stop without help. She really doesnt want to hurt that baby, but she doesnt know how to stop.
Dawkins said theres no conclusive medical study showing how opiates might harm the fetus. But benzodiazepines might do damage because the detoxification process is longer than any other drug.
These babies should be OK, the ones that arent on alcohol, she said. Sometimes, we dont know that until they are a little older. We havent seen severe developmental disabilities from these drugs.
Willy Thompson, deputy 16th Circuit Court solicitor, said a positive test for a substance isnt the end-all in what you charge.
We get the entire birth record, the prenatal care records, look at the actual physical nature of the child when the child is born. Theres any number of things that we look at to help guide how we can charge.
Prosecution isnt always the solution, Thompson said, and the solicitors office in some cases hasnt charged a woman because it was proven that the drug did not harm the child.
York County solicitors have focused efforts to help rehabilitate mothers who are on drugs, whether that be recommending probation or clinical drug treatment, he said.
The first reaction has never been...were going to throw the mother in jail and well throw away the key, he said. We try to help and allow that child to be raised with the mother.
You dont want someone to be hindered from receiving treatment to correct the issue, to get treatment for the child and prenatal care because they fear theyll be arrested, he said. Most people dont say, Im going to destroy this child.
Their addiction helps drive them to make decisions in favor of the drug rather than for the child, he said.
When helping doesnt work, punishment does. Prosecutors have secured convictions for mothers who repeatedly expose their unborn children to illegal drugs, Thompson said.
You cant divorce the fact that someone who exposes their baby to illicit drugs is the exact same person who raises them in a poor environment, he said. Those two go hand-in-hand.
Thompson said its best for law enforcement to intervene when the problem first surfaces, but if we cannot do that and that person will not allow us to help them, then we have no choice. You have to separate the child from that parent.
Stand by her
Elizabeth Perdues niece and nephew have been gone for four months. Shes known Mcmanus for 10 years, ever since they started dating each others brothers.
Shes made a lot of progress, Perdue said. She went from being a bad addict to being around people who get prescriptions day-in and day-out and not be bothered by it.
She believes circumstances drove Mcmanus to pills. The father of Mcmanus children is in jail. Her employer closed, and after her mothers death, Mcmanus had no energy and was hurting left and right, Perdue said.
Many people turned their backs on Mcmanus when she started taking pills and stealing from family members, Perdue said.
I was the only one to stand by her, she said. I never turned my back on her. As long as someones there to support her, shell do right.
But, Perdue doesnt excuse Mcmanus actions.
In the time McManus has been clean, shes learned that Klonopin and Lortab only relieve pain for the moment; it doesnt last. Why take them if it aint going to help it? It just helps the situation for the moment.
For eight weeks, she attended counseling and drug treatment sessions at Keystone Substance Abuse Center.
She attends church and keeps CDs from the sermon in her purse. Shes secured housing on the Catawba Indian Reservation, she said.
Critics call her stuck-up, she said, because shes gone cold turkey.
Two months ago, she was in a car accident and was diagnosed with a pinch nerve in her spine. Doctors prescribed her pain pills. She hasnt touched them.
I made a big mistake, she said. Ive got a second chance.
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Is Nate Allen good now, part of the Eagles' future beyond this season?
Dec 3, 2013, 3:50 PM EDT
One of the more incredible developments this season has been the emergence of the Eagles' bend-don't-break defense, which has now made it eight straight games holding opponents to 21 points or less. It's quite the reversal from a year ago, when the Birds' D did not allow fewer than 21 over their final 11.
What's maybe most amazing of all—besides the fact that this is taking place in the first season of a transition from a 4-3 alignment to a 3-4—is it's a lot of the same personnel. Defensive coordinator Bill Davis has done an amazing job making what he was told were square pegs in Trent Cole and DeMeco Ryans fit into round holes, while the development of several second-year players has been top notch.
Cole and Ryans are football players though, we really shouldn't be surprised to see them excel regardless of scheme or position, and young players are supposed to improve. Davis' most impressive work to date might be turning Nate Allen into a competent safety when it appeared all hope was lost.
The consensus opinion on Allen entering this season was that of a well-established second-round bust, but the Eagles didn't really have any choice but to give him one last look. He was under contract, and after all, there are only so many holes a 4-12 team can plug in one offseason.
Safety wasn't one of the priorities. The front office signed low-level free agents Patrick Chung and Kenny Phillips and used a fifth-round pick on Earl Wolff. Allen emerged from training camp as one of the starters by default, the last remaining link to a secondary that surrendered 11 passing plays over 40 yards and a 99.6 opponents' passer rating in 2012.
Truth be told, Allen's 2013 didn't get off to a much better start when he was exposed in Week 2 by the San Diego Chargers. The fourth-year veteran was directly on the hook for two of Philip Rivers' three touchdown passes, as he was picked on throughout the quarterback's 419-yard performance. The Birds lost by a field goal in the closing seconds when the defense couldn't put together a stop on the final three drives.
Allen rebounded from that nauseating experience though. In a matter of months, the former 37th-overall pick has transformed from complete liability to solid hand. He's become one of the most efficient tacklers at safety in the NFL this season—ranked fourth by Pro Football Focus—and you don't see the Eagles' defense getting beat over the top for big passing plays too often, so he must be playing a good centerfield.
Philadelphia was finally rewarded for its patience on Sunday when Allen undercut Cardinals receiver Michael Floyd to intercept an errant Carson Palmer pass, which he then got up and returned for 43 yards. It was the 26-year-old's first pick since 2011.
So is Nate Allen supposed to be good now? He certainly hasn't been bad, and at the very least is playing at an above-average level over the past couple months. No. 29 was everywhere against Arizona, often the first man on to the scene anytime a receiver caught the ball in the Birds' secondary.
Allen finished the game with eight tackles, giving him 71 on the year—two shy of his career high. He also has six pass breakups, a sack and a forced fumble this season.
Why such drastic and sudden improvement? It may be as simple as Allen has been put in a better position to succeed. Back in the offseason, Davis discussed how the previous regime's scheme put a lot on the safeties' plates. They were had serious responsibility in run defense due to the Wide-9 front, yet somehow were simultaneously asked to serve as the last line of defense.
"It's a completely different scheme with some of the same players," Davis said. "We're trying to maximize the part of what they do best. In the secondary, any time you ask the secondary to be primary B or A-gap run defenders, you're asking for trouble on play-action and deep balls.
Whatever the reason, the bigger question is becoming what happens to Allen after this season when he'll be a free agent? Wolff has played well and appears to be the immediate future at one of the safety spots, but that still leaves a hole to fill if Allen departs. Chung has been downright awful in relief of the injured Wolff, and the coaching staff won't replace him with Kurt Coleman or Colt Anderson—also free agents—which tells you all you need to know right there.
The Eagles can probably test the market for themselves. It could be a deep free-agent class with Buffalo's Jairus Byrd and Cleveland's T.J. Ward among the top names who could be available. The front office will no doubt look to the draft for another body as well, although that doesn't necessarily mean a prospect in the first round.
Then there's Allen, who knows the scheme and is undeniably improving right now. If nothing else, he's certainly putting himself in the mix for consideration. Who would've imagined that at the beginning of the year?
- yishmeister - Dec 3, 2013 at 4:02 PM
His contract situation makes me think he's playing above his normal level just to earn a contract extension. What will his effort be once he signs the extension?
- Andrew Kulp - Dec 3, 2013 at 4:12 PM
I don't think it's that at all. There's absolutely no evidence Allen's struggles were for lack of effort.
I added these graphs BTW which helps explain the improvement:
Why such drastic improvement? It may be as simple as Allen has been put in a better position to succeed. Back in the offseason, Davis discussed how the previous regime's scheme put a lot on the safeties' plates. They were had serious responsibility in run defense due to the Wide-9 front, yet somehow were simultaneously asked to serve as the last line of defense.
"It's a completely different scheme with some of the same players," Davis said. "We're trying to maximize the part of what they do best. In the secondary, any time you ask the secondary to be primary B or A-gap run defenders, you're asking for trouble on play-action and deep balls.
- willh888 - Dec 4, 2013 at 8:33 AM
Yeah I agree I don't think his problem was effort, maybe in fact the opposite. He'd bite on anything.. very Coleman-like. Over run and taken out of a play. He seems to understand the value of 'safe' in safety. Some guys take that much time to improve. Sadly this never happened to Kurt
- will - Dec 3, 2013 at 4:28 PM
should be earl thomas back there.
- mattcrwi - Dec 3, 2013 at 5:04 PM
Even Earl Thomas wouldn't look good in that defense last year. Especially playing next to Coleman.
- willh888 - Dec 4, 2013 at 8:31 AM
Or even Demarius Thomas, or Dez, or Gronk. Woulda coulda. Graham has a high motor though! Cool term Mel
- docdeath20 - Dec 3, 2013 at 5:59 PM
one key ingredient is Davis ability to coach to his players strengths past few years both Coleman and Allen looked and played lost and couldn't tackle me. Maybe the change benefited Allen because in my opinion he has played a lot better. Still think they need to address in draft.
- Chris - Dec 3, 2013 at 6:22 PM
Has everyone forgot that Nate Allen actually looked good in his rookie year before he got injured? He had like 4 picks in 8 games (I'm going off memory, I don't feel like googling it). I know he has been horrible the past couple of years and injury is no excuse, but like Andrew said above scheme and coaching is a huge part and Andy's regime in his last years here were HORRIBLE!!!
- sfsu - Dec 3, 2013 at 10:19 PM
Nate Allen is not good Because Andy Reid Drafted Him
- edwr3r000 - Dec 4, 2013 at 3:35 AM
Andy Reid drafted Foles, so I guess Nick Foles isn't any good also huh?
- willh888 - Dec 4, 2013 at 8:41 AM
facetious comes to mind. I believe that's what's going on there
- Colin Firth - Dec 4, 2013 at 7:36 AM
Another trash article from a trash "writer". More like a bro wanna be who drinks natty ice out of a bucket on the weekends. Kulp needs to go ASAP!!!
- 2sentz - Dec 4, 2013 at 9:10 AM
Sarcasm should be funnier, wittier, or both.
- Lol - Dec 4, 2013 at 12:57 PM
Ooh, I hope they resign Colt.
- yishmeister - Dec 4, 2013 at 3:12 PM
Not trying to be a troll guys, all good points made here to my comment, anyway I am just concerned.
- Leenie - Dec 4, 2013 at 4:44 PM
Nate Allen is a smart player and exceptional athlete among the pros. I was at first happy for Nate to be drafted an Eagle and he had a great rookie year with multiple interceptions in his first games and key plays. Then I felt sorry for him coming back to the crappy Eagle defense after a freakin' FRACTURED PATELLA- WAY WORSE INJURY than your daily ACL ruptures! The crappy coaching that made him look bad because he was supposed to be playing up front and cover the back at the same time…was impossible for anyone. The pathetic Eagles coaching and crazy new defense schemes were tragic for Nate and ALL the defensive players. Now you can see what Nate is capable of doing with a logical defense and coordinator. Hopefully the silly Philly-hate-bloggers can come out of scapegoat mode that they like to dwell in and see that Nate is an asset that will continue to improve as he gains more confidence in his knee and experience. It can actually take 2 years to get complete recovery from his type of injury. I look forward to lots more good from Nate Allen. He is a hard worker and smart player. Dawkins agrees.
- 2sentz - Dec 4, 2013 at 4:55 PM
Hope you're right Leenie. If you are then his use in the first 5 games will be quite an indictment on our coaching staff. Dude took a freakin BEATDOWN by every fan, reporter and pundit for 5 solid weeks.
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