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This is a video of my friends little boy. He's so darn cute. He was so proud of himself for learning out to use his new bubble toy.
This will get you smiling! (Give it up to this guy for keeping a straight face...)
For a parent there are few things creepier than the idea of a stranger breaking into your house and ending up in the same room as your new baby. For a couple in Katy, Texas, it actually happened.
The couples home surveillance footage shows a teen breaking into their house and then making a trip into their nursery and peering into their babys crib.
All he managed to get away with was a laptop but he gave those poor parents a lifetime of scare!!!!
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I know I am a negative nancy, and I will get a ton of backlash, but this video annoys me.
You know what else is a job? Life. Life is hard. Life is 24/7. Life is a job.
Moms are awesome. Being a Mom is awesome. It's not a "job." It's a choice. It is a privilege. I choose to put my child first. I choose to make sacrifices for my child. My child did not ask me to do this. I do not want my child to ever think he is "a chore."
The other part that kills me- they don't mention "the pay." The rewards...the love, the hugs, the kisses, etc.
Or another thing they fail to mention- Dad. I am pretty sure the President of this "company" has a V.P. Moms don't go it alone. If there isn't a Dad, I guarantee there is some sort of support system in place. I find this video sweet, but also incredibly self righteous and pretentious.
There is nothing better than coming home to excited kids. My husband picks up the kids from daycare and I'm usually home when they get home. My girls light up when they see me. It's the most awesome feeling in the world.
This video is cute...babies excited that Daddy's home.
Becoming a mom changes women in a lot of ways, including our style and how we dress. Research shows that 78% of women admit to changing their clothing of choice.
Here are the top 10 things they stop wearing . . .
1. Short skirts
2 . High heels
3 . Skinny jeans
4 . Crop tops
5 . Low-cut shirts
6 . Tight dresses
7 . Bikinis
8 . Shorts
9 . Leather
10. Animal prints
If you have children, did you change how you dressed?
Here is more on the "style code" for new moms!
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This was once a decision moms made because they wanted to be there for their kids' first moments or couldn't stand the thought of someone else raising their babies. Now it's a decision that needs to be weighed against their paychecks. Many moms are finding that after daycare costs their paychecks aren't worth working for.
My sister and my oldest friend watch our 3 kids for us. We pay them less than a traditional daycare and still daycare costs take more than half my monthly income. Many people would take that number and figure in gas, wear and tear on the car, lunches out and spouse's income and decide it isn't worth working and missing out on the first moments.
This is reality for many families:
First enjoy this man's futile attempt to traverse this fence. Then watch his world come crashing down with the realization that none of us would enjoy...that moment when he discovers the kids of the neighborhood are much smarter than he. (You'll see at about 1:35).
Think it doesn't really go this fast? Ask some parents.
The kid does bring up several valid arguments... :)
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Score a point for baby.
Mia loves being a big sister. At 2 years old and having 2 baby sisters it wouldn't be unexpected for her to be jealous and act out, but instead she loves the babies so much sometimes we worry she is going to smother them with hugs. Often when Josh and I are busy doing something, the babies will start fussing and we'll hear Mia start singing to them or "reading" them a story. When the babies stop crying she yells, "I did it!"
The other day I had Zoey sitting up using my legs to balance her so Mia saw this as an opportunity to come give her a hug. It was so cute. Zoey loved it. In fact, whenever Mia is nearby the babies watch her and smile, especially if Mia looks at them or talks to them.
Last night Kenzie had one of those blowouts that required a bath. Zoey was sleeping downstairs and I went up stairs to give Kenzie a bath. Mia came up to help and when we were done I laid Kenzie down in the middle of my bed while I changed my wet shirt. Mia climbed up and laid down right next to Kenzie and said softly, "I like you baby." It's moments like these that make my heart melt.
We are unbelievably lucky with all three of our girls. My mom once told me that she loves her family so much that her heart hurts. It sounds strange, but it's true. There are times I look at my daughters and my heart fills with so much love it feels like it may burst. You know the feeling I'm talking about?I will never be able to tell them how much I love them and they won't understand until they have their own children, but I hope they always feel loved.
I worry that there are a lot of kids who are missing that feeling. School shootings/stabbings, bullying, suicides, kids hurting other kids, all these terrible things make me think they must not feel loved to act this way.
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love the soundtrack. There. I feel better.)
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Look at these two, they only seem to know one move. Two moves if you count the bow. The best part is when the one knocks herself down while bowing.
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I believe this belongs in the parenting blog...mainly because this woman's parents FAILED her. This "first world problem" isn't really that devastating. You'd think this young woman was coping with the loss of a sibling, or maybe reacting to her puppy getting run over; instead, she is dealing with the "tragedy" of a broken windshield. Ma'am- you should expand your horizons and realize just how gravy your life must be- if this is the biggest tragedy you've ever encountered, and this is how you cope, your mom and dad didn't do you justice when opening your eyes to the REAL world around you. BTW- the "special receptacle" comment is the most glorious moment.
I can only imagine her horror when she finally watches the video...
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Love the grand finale. :)
The twins are about 5 1/2 months old now and the doctor said we can start giving them baby food at 6 months. So it's time for me to get to work.
I made all of Mia's baby food. The only time I didn't make it was when we were traveling because the store bought stuff didn't need to be refrigerated and they sealed better so we didn't have to worry about them spilling all over the place.
I feel better making baby food because I know it's better for the babies. There are no preservatives and just like for you and me eating fresh is best. I know many people think it's too much work to make their own baby food, but I'm here to tell you it's really not.
Here are a couple tips I used when making baby food the first time around while working full time.
With stage one foods I always mixed the cereal, fruits and veggies with breast milk to give it that familiar taste and to make it more runny.
The doctors suggest starting with cereal then moving on to fruits and veggies. I'm a big advocate for giving babies veggies before fruits because I know from experience once babies taste that nice sweet flavor of fruit it's harder to get them to eat veggies. Breast milk is sweet so that's another benefit to mixing it with veggies.
Homemade baby food is good in the freezer for about a month. Most fruits and veggies do well in the freezer...avocados don't. If you are giving your baby avocado make it one serving at a time. It's easy to make it at stage three because you basically just have to mash it up and they'll eat more of it.
Save high allergy foods for later like strawberries, besides being a high allergy food they also have those little seeds that believe it or not could make your baby choke. Steer clear of raspberries until later on too.
Here's some baby food recipes when you're ready to blend some flavors together.
I'd love so see some of your homemade baby food tips and recipes. I will post recipes as I make them as well. If I have an assistant perhaps I will do a video of my bulk baby food day.
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Having a sister 6 years older than I growing up meant that we got into a lot of fights. By 6 years old, she was used to being the only one...so when I came along, she wasn't happy. And still isn't...but that's a whole different story...
Anyway - now that I'm a parent of a daughter and two sons (twins) that are less than 2 years apart I thought this was kinda funny/cool. To me, one of the best parts of being a parent of multiple kids is seeing how the kids interact with each other. Our boys' "big sister" does a great job watching out for them...and even fighting sometimes, but nothing major. (But then again they are only 4 and 2 1/2 so maybe I shouldn't count my chickens before they hatch!)
Mom, Dad wonder how your college student is doing? No need to call just watch the news.
But all is not lost. I heard he's acing his ceramics class.
But wait!! Here is a much better reason not to have kids
Babies are crazy cute regardless of what they're doing. Sooooo, let's feed 'em lemons :) Roll the tape...
This picture shows North Carolina Senior Caitlin Tiller holding her now one-year old son. The school asked students to have their picture taken with something that best represents them, or an achievement. Tiller chose her son because it showed her drive to stay in school. The school disagreed as she was told it promoted teen pregnancy. She sees it as a symbol of responsibility and love. Tiller said, "They should be proud that the students are willing to stay in school and graduate and make something of their self and not try and hide it."
Who's side are you on here?
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Most breastfeeding moms have had the debate with themselves over whether or not they can or should have that beer or glass of wine. I've had the conversation with my doctor who I can trust to give me an honest answer not one that he was told to give me. He told me it's best to stay away from alcohol all together, but having one once in a while is okay. If you have a drink it takes about an hour for your body to process that alcohol so don't breastfeed for an hour after you have a drink. The best thing to do is plan ahead and pump and save milk if you plan on going out for a night of drinking. Or give your baby formula for a few hours. Even if you strictly breastfeed a few bottles of formula is not going to hurt your baby. Formula is not poison, Lora Harris, RN & lactation consultant at Ministry Saint Michael's Hospital, tells me it's just not as good for baby as mother's milk.
There is very little scientific evidence to say whether or not it's okay to drink and breastfeed your baby. No one really knows how much alcohol gets into your breastmilk and whether or not that can harm your baby. But it is known that alcohol is a toxin and that there is a chance that if it gets into your baby's system it could hurt your baby's brain development.
In my opinion the less risk the better, but I deprived myself of alcohol for 9 months so if I want to have a beer at a birthday party I'll have one right after I finish breastfeeding and I'll limit myself to 1 to allow plenty of time for it to work it's way out of my system before the next feeding. My advice is just be smart and always keep your baby's health top priority.
I came across this story today about a mom who was arrested for drinking while breastfeeding. She was at a restaurant and the waitress that called the police was fired. The waitress saw empty drink glasses and beer bottles around the breastfeeding mother and thought that her baby was in danger. The police agreed because they arrested the mother, who claims she only had 2 beers, for child endangerment. Read the full story here and share your opinion below. Do you think the waitress did the right thing? Do you feel like the mother did something wrong
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horrible – I have spent so much money at this place and my face looks worse then before. She has cursed me out and is very unprofessional. I have since taken my busiess elsewhere. Her products are way overpriced and she doesn't appreciate my service. If I could give her Business a zero starts, I would. Don't waste your money on her, you'll find your skin in worse condition then before. I stopped going to her about 7 months ago. She's very rude.
Best Facials I Have Ever Had!! – I can't imagine my life without Venus' facials every month. I had been looking around Austin for a good place to get a facial, but every facial I had was mediocre-- at best. I got so tired of 'spa' like facials, when all I wanted was someone to take time looking at my skin and to tell me what I needed to do to make it look better!
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Venus is not only an expert in her field, she is personable and enjoyable to see every month. This was honestly one of the best decisions of my life and I give her the highest recommendation. Give her a call and see for yourself!
Venus is AMAZING skincare – I have been going to Venus for several years now and she has consistently provided great service. Her facials and the products she uses does wonders for my skin. My skin looks healthy, is brighter and feels softer.
I like the way she takes her time to look at your skin at each visit and gives you updates on what you might be doing wrong.
Over the years, Venus has become a good friend and her personality, knowledge and experience in the field of skin care are big factors in her success.
Now that I moved to Houston, I cannot see her on a regular basis, but try to get an appointment every time I visit Austin. I am glad I found such great skin care service!!
Best Facial Anywhere – I live in Ohio most of the year and could not wait to return to Austin to have Venus give me a facial. She is very through in taking the time to give your face a deep clean and takes time to mention how to use your products to best keep your skin looking fresh. Also has advice on what diet and lifestyle to help give you great skin. The studio has a very relaxed feel and she speaks in soft voice to help keep you relaxed during the facial. I have problems with blackheads and Venus is very good at getting them removed and suggesting products to minimize the pores and return of the blackheads. I will be returning to Ohio soon but will be waiting when I can get back to Austin to have another facial with Venus.
Best Facial in Austin! – Venus offers one of the best facials in Austin! She has a small studio near Seton and Central Market (quick access from Mopac) and can help with all types of skin care needs. I went to her looking for anti-aging and preventative solutions and left feeling and looking great. My skin looked alive and refreshed after my facial. She was informative and knowledgeable without being pushy or preachy. I felt relaxed and at ease and definitely enjoyed the experience and the way my skin felt and looked after. I would highly recommend her services to those who have tried and failed elsewhere. She is a master at what she does!
Best facial in Austin for Acne/Sensitive skin – Venus is very experienced in what she does - she will never do anything to your face where you can't go out of your house for days. She is a very uplifting person, easy to talk to and very caring for your face AND your life style! She enlightened me so much how to be healthy in general and how those things can affect my skin. I have been going to her twice a month for past 6 months now and my skin os at its best stage than ever in past 8 years - I struggled with acne and been on topical medication ever since i was a teen, which damaged my immunizing ability and my skin was ended up very sensitive to even change of water when I travel. Venus has given me knowledge and chose great skincare for me along with her excellent facials, and now I am happier and more beautiful.
I always look forward to seeing her because she is such a great person as she is, and she makes me get prettier after each visit! : )
If you suffer from acne, sensitive skin in general, I definitely recommend seeing her because she will give you advices and do facials to you that will change your lifestyle and how you feel about your skin.
Loved the vie acid peel! – I was having issues with my skin looking dull and blotchy with uneven pigmentation and have always wanted to try a chemical peel. I'm so lucky to have found Venus because she offers a very effective – and natural - peel that solved all the issues I was dealing with. I called her and she recommended the Vie Acid Peel and my skin has never looked better. She explained how most peels on the market cause cellular damage and are usually really expensive, along with having to deal with downtime. Compared to everything else I researched, this was so much less expensive. There are many benefits to getting this Vie Acid Peel series and I highly recommend it to anyone with blemishes, wrinkles and uneven skin pigmentation!
Venus is a Genius!!! – Venus is very professional and an expert in her field. I also love the products that she carries.
Venus is changing my life! – I started seeing Venus in early 2009 after my skin had keratinized (was rough and rashy-looking) and nothing I tried would work. In a matter of months, my skin noticeably improved, and continues to improve with my daily regimine and my monthly visits. Not only has Venus helped my skin, she helped me to become gluten-free (which has not only helped my skin but my total well-being - I feel great!!), and helped me to discover I have hypothyroidism, for which I am now being treated. Her concern for my overall well-being is truly appreciated, and I am in awe of how much she has helped me in the short time I have known her. Love you Venus!!
I'm Not a Snake Anymore – I am 25 years old and have been dealing with acne problems since I was 14. At first I thought I just had pimples, but soon enough I realized this was more than your regular teenage growth. I went to my first dermatologist. I was prescribed some acne medicine that had to be refrigerated. I couldn't use dirty hands to apply it, I wasn't told how to remove it, and it eventually became too much work for a growing kid. I couldn't be in the sun much, but luckily, I was going through an awkward goth phase where the sun wasn't necessary. I kept it under control for a while after I quit, but eventually it hit me again, stronger and more resilient than the first. I went to another dermatologist who gave me a bunch of stuff, he was a nice doctor, cleared the acne. The problem was, I wasn't told how to make my face feel normal. I felt scaly and dry. We even joked I was a snake. I went through a chemical peel that was painful and when I looked at myself in photographs, my face looked a different shade than the rest of my body.
I was in college and I visited some other dermatologist that isn't even worth mentioning. It was this final so-called dermatologist that pushed me over to the anti-chemical side. It was less than a year ago in January, when I started searching for other options on the Internet. I found Venus. Ever since then, my face feels normal. I don't feel dry and greasy anymore. My skin feels soft. I know how to wash my face properly and know how to maintain it day and night. I am so happy now. I am still working hard, but I am almost there. I know what foods can help irritate my face and what liquids may be better than others. It started out that the "pimple removal" part of the facial was the majority of the time. Now, I get to enjoy the calm soothing facial from Venus. Thank you Venus for everything.
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One of the world's most fascinating figures takes center stage in HOUDINI, an original and contemporary look at the life--and death--of America's first superstar.
"I have been deeply fascinated by the life of Harry Houdini since I was young, and in many ways I've been preparing for this role my whole life," said Hugh Jackman. "I am thrilled to be collaborating with this collection of artists who are all at the top of their game."
"Rather than being a biography, HOUDINI--told in a contemporary tone--tells the story of an epic battle that took place between the world's greatest illusionist and a trio of women, known as 'Spiritualists', who convinced millions of people, including the editors of Scientific American and The New York Times, that they could communicate with the dead," said Aaron Sorkin. "The chance to collaborate with Stephen Schwartz, Jack O'Brien and Hugh Jackman on a new Broadway musical is a huge gift."
Hugh Jackman (Harry Houdini) has uniquely balanced a movie and theatre career that has made him a star on Broadway as well as at multiplexes around the world. On stage, he won critical kudos and awards for the Australian productions of Sunset Boulevard and Disney's Beauty and the Beast. In London he starred in Trevor Nunn's staging of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! at The National Theatre. This was followed by his Broadway debut portraying the 1970's singer-songwriter Peter Allen in The Boy From Oz, for which he received the 2004 Tony Award for Best Actor in a musical as well as Drama Desk, Drama League, Outer Critics Circle and Theatre World Awards. Hugh Jackman made his first major U.S. film appearance as Wolverine in the first installment of the X-Men franchise, a role he reprised in the enormously successful X2 and 2006's X-Men: The Last Stand. He reprised his role in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, one of the most successful 'prequels' of all time. On February 22, 2009, Jackman took on the prestigious role of Oscar host as he fronted "The 81st Annual Academy Awards." Previously, Jackman served as host of the Tony Awards three years in a row from 2003-2005, earning an Emmy Award for his 2004 duties at the 58th annual ceremony, and an Emmy nomination for the following year. In the fall of 2009, Jackman made a return to Broadway in a sold-out engagement of Keith Huff's A Steady Rain co-starring Daniel Craig. Other films Jackman has starred in include Darran Aronofsky's The Fountain, Christopher Nolan's The Prestige, Woody Allen's Scoop and opposite Nicole Kidman in Baz Luhrmann's epic Australia. In addition, he leant his voice to the animated features Happy Feet and Flushed Away. He has also played leading roles in DreamWork's Real Steel, Someone Like You, Swordfish, Van Helsing and Kate and Leopold, for which he received a 2002 Golden Globe nomination. Hugh just finished a record breaking, SRO run at New York's Broadhurst Theatre in Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway. Early this year he will begin filming the screen adaption of the musical Les Miserables, directed by Tom Hooper.


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Winter Toubkal Ascent (DCWT)
Climbing a mountain in the summertime is tough. Climbing one in the winter? That's for adventurers only. While the climb up Mount Toubkal is the undisputed centrepiece of this week-long escapade in Morocco's Atlas Mountains, it's not the only once-in-a-lifetime encounter you'll have. Beginning in captivating Marrakech, you'll trek deep into the hills (no prior experience required—promise!), happening upon snowbound Berber communities and some of the most majestic mountainscapes you'll ever see along the way. Prepare to return home a completely different person than when you left.
Highlights: Walk in snowy mountain scenery, summit two peaks in the High Atlas Mountains, experience Moroccan village life in winter
Lycian Way Trekking (ETAA)
Walk Turkey's Lycian Way, widely regarded as one of the world's great trails. Gain an appreciation of the landscape of this great country in a way that is impossible from inside a bus. Whether a casual walker or a serious trekker, this active journey will appeal to those looking for a better way to appreciate magnificent scenery. You'll hike through pine forests and olive groves, across flower-filled fields, past shepherd's huts, and the soul-lifting views of Butterfly Valley, then unwind in simple, scenic accommodation along the coast. This is adventure at its purest and most simple.
Highlights: Trek the famous Lycian Way, breathe in the fresh air and inspiring views, stay in local beach huts along the stunning coastline, visit Turkish villages and wandering through ruins.
Ecuador Multisport (SEEM)
Speed is the watchword for this high-adrenaline active tour around Ecuador. Across nine action-packed days, you'll bike Cotopaxi (an Andean stratovolcano), raft down rushing rivers, trek the lush foothills of Baños, and much, much more. Best of all, you'll always travel with an experienced and passionate CEO who knows the quickest and most scenic routes to wherever you're headed. Remember, you're here for a great time, not a long time; slather on that sunscreen, strap on your helmet and hit the road/trail/surf!
Highlights: Whitewater-raft in the Amazon, trek to an active volcano, soak in mountain hot springs, speed down Cotopaxi Volcano on a mountain bike.
Costa Rica Kayaking Adventure (CRKA)
Glide straight into the core of the Costa Rican experience when you hit two of Costa Rica's hot spots in a kayak. Beginners and more experienced kayakers are welcome – for the nature lover, the scenery's the point, not the sweat! Cruise through the canals of Tortuguero in search of monkeys and sloths, and then get really wild at Lake Arenal, the centre of adventure sports like paddleboarding. Experience lush greenery and Caribbean flavour from a whole different level when you kayak Costa Rica.
Highlights: Glide through the canals of Tortuguero by kayak, search for wildlife in the dense green forest canopy, view the beautiful vistas from your kayak on Lake Arenal, try your hand at stand-up paddleboarding
Climb Mt Toubkal (DCCT)
Jebel Toubkal, Morocco's highest peak, has captivated mountaineers for centuries. Our ascent up the rocky giant of North Africa – the tallest in the region – is no picnic, but is accessible to anyone in good shape and hungry for a thrilling high-altitude adventure. Traditional Berber communities line the route on this trip, and you'll have plenty of time to learn their customs through village visits and overnight camping with hearty home-cooked meals. The views on the way up are spectacular, but nothing compares to what you'll see (and feel) at the top.
Highlights: Walk in spectacular mountain scenery, taste delicious local cuisine, camp in the great outdoors.
Atlas Mountain Trek (DCAM)
The Atlas Mountains reward their visitors with a stunning combination of valleys, summits and traditional villages clinging to mountainsides. On this active adventure through one of Morocco's most naturally beautiful regions, you'll experience magnificent views and enjoy meeting local people along the trail. Recount the day's exploits over home-cooked dinners each night from the comfort of your cozy accommodations. Designed with the outdoor enthusiast in mind, the challenging but rewarding hikes are taken at a leisurely pace, allowing plenty of time to catch your breath, then the chance to lose it all over again while admiring the stunning views.
Highlights: Enjoy spectacular day walks, relax at a family gîte and savour home-cooked meals, help with a local village project, wander ancient medinas and bazaars in Marrakech
Winter Toubkal Ascent (DCWT)
Lycian Way Trekking (ETAA)
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Costa Rica Kayaking Adventure (CRKA)
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Last week we posted a web poll at WGR550.com in regards to the Bills over/under for the 2013 season which was set at 6.5 wins. The poll question was "would you bet the over or under"?
I chose the under and fully anticipated a decisive majority would agree with me. Much to my surprise, 60% of the respondents said they would bet the over. Of course, its one thing to make a choice in a web poll and another if you actually had to put money down on the bet.
There are far too many questions, with both the coaching staff and the roster, for me to think the Bills would reach at least the seven win mark this coming season.
Even if you are a fan of the Doug Marrone hiring, he is about to embark on his first NFL head coaching job. Marrone is not new to the league since he was an assistant with the New York Jets and the New Orleans Saints but its one thing to be an assistant and another to be the guy in charge. Unknowns include whether or not his vision for the Bills offense and defense will work, how the coaching staff will turn out and how Marrone fares when it comes to in game decision making.
I like what I hear about Offensive Coordinator Nathaniel Hackett and the plans for an up tempo offense but, as Marrone is a first time head coach at the NFL level, Hackett is a first time coordinator in the pros. It appears the Bills have assembled some solid weapons on the offensive side of the ball but it remains to be seen how the 33 year old Hackett will make it all work.
It also remains to be seen who the starting quarterback will be. I don't think Tarvaris Jackson or Kevin Kolb is an upgrade over Ryan Fitzpatrick and if EJ Manuel wins the job(I hope), there might be some growing pains. Of course, recent history has shown rookie quarterbacks can win and lead their teams to the playoffs.
But in the Bills case, I think there are way too many "what ifs" in addition to the quarterback position.
On the offensive line, even though the Bills were correct in not giving Andy Levitre $8 million a year, there is a huge hole at left guard. The right tackle spot is a bit of a question as well since Erik Pears game went backwards last season, although that might have been due to injuries. Chris Hairston stepped in but was inconsistent.
Whether or not Scott Chandler will be healthy for the start of the season is a big question but the Bills seem to have gotten good news on that front as Chandler is working out on his own at OTA's and says he is ahead of schedule in his comeback from a torn ACL last December.
Speaking of pass catchers, there are nothing but questions after Stevie Johnson on the depth chart. On paper there appears to be a good deal of talent with the likes of Robert Woods, Marquise Goodwin, Da'Rick Rogers and TJ Graham but that group is made up of three rookies and a second year player who didn't contribute much as a rookie.
If the Bills are to get to at least the seven win mark, the defense will have to be much better than it was. Its possible if you believe the problem the last three years was all about coaching and not about the players on the field. George Edwards and Dave Wannstedt oversaw some of the worst defenses, from a statistical standpoint, in Bills history.
As opposed to the young offensive coordinator, the Bills have an experienced defensive coordinator in Mike Pettine. Even the most pessimistic Bills fan would likely agree that Pettine has to be better than the previous two men who had the job.
As is the case with Hackett's plans on offense, I like what I hear from Pettine about the aggressiveness and flexibility of the defense. Again, there are questions at various positions since I don't believe the issues were solely with coaching the last few years. Where will a consistent pass rush come from? Mario Williams had 10.5 sacks last season but wasn't very effective over the first half of 2012, which may have been due to a wrist injury.
Mark Anderson was the Bills second big pickup in free agency last year, played five games, with little effectiveness, and then missed the remainder of the season with a knee injury from which he has yet to fully recover.
I thought Marcell Dareus was poised to have a breakout year in 2012 but that never materialized and he was a non factor on too many occasions. His mind may have been elsewhere as he dealt with the tragic shooting death of his brother.
The Bills have re-made their linebacking corps which is a good thing since that unit made very few game changing plays last season. It seems they are counting quite a bit on second pro Nigel Bradham and rookie Kiko Alonso.
The best player on the defense and the most consistent play maker, might not even be around at training camp or even the start of the regular season. Jairus Byrd has yet to sign his franchise tender and the two sides have been unable to agree on a multi year contract.
Cornerback has the potential to be a train wreck. I'm expecting Stephon Gilmore to take another step on the way to being a shut down corner but its not like that is a given and Gilmore is the best corner the Bills have. After him there are nothing but questions starting with Leodis Mckelvin who might be the most frustrating Bills cornerback I have ever watched. He has speed and ability but when it comes to ball skills, Mckelvin comes up too short, too often.
I like what I saw from Ron Brooks last season but he's only a second year pro, coming off less than a full season due to injury.
Finally, there's the schedule. I think 3-3 in the division is the best the Bills can do. I think they'll lose both games to New England but should be able to sweep the Jets(who might be the worst team in the league) and split with the Dolphins. Its entirely possible the Bills lose both games to Miami if Ryan Tannehill continues to develop and the big free agent pickups pay off.
That leaves four more wins to get to seven and the over. I don't see the Bills beating Pittsburgh, New Orleans, Atlanta or Baltimore which means four wins will have to come from this group: Carolina, Tampa Bay, Cleveland, Kansas City, Cincinnati and Jacksonville. It doesn't seem like a Herculean task but the questions up and down the roster and the unknown that is the new coaching staff have me convinced the under is the way to go.


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2525 W Anderson Ln, Austin, TX | Directions 7875730.355178 -97.733122
Mon-Sat 9:30am-6pm; Sun 12pm-5pm
Neighborhoods: Allandale
Happy Kiddos – I love getting my kids shoes here. Every time I come my experience is great. The staff seems to know what they are doing and helps me get in and out. Both me and kids are happy when we leave and the kids have a great pair of shoes. They are a little more expensive but worth it. I like the fact that they are locally owned and I am supporting a local business.
Generally good place to buy kids shoes with drawbacks – Sandy's Shoes is a generally good place to buy kids shoes with a few drawbacks. The good news is - they specialize in kids' shoes and get a better fit for your child than most places. The drawbacks are, they don't carry a huge variety, and it is privately owned. The privately owned part becomes a problem if you have an issue to resolve with the manger. He is not as customer service oriented as a larger store is; he will resolve it in the way that suits his business the best.
Best Children's Shoe Store in Austin – I have never been to another place that offers such hands on service and great selections for my kids. Even my son with super wide feet was happy with the shoes they found for him! I highly recommend this place to all my friends!
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Selangor make Malaysia Cup quarters
32-time Malaysia Cup champions Selangor have booked their place in the quarter-finals of this year's edition after recording a 2-1 win over Kuala Lumpur.
Selangor, whose last Cup victory came in 2005, fell behind to a Shahrom Abdul Kalam strike in the 37th minute, but hit back in the second half with goals from Razman Roslan and Amri Yahyah to seal their spot in the last eight.
T-Team, who had already booked their place in the quarter-finals last weekend, made sure they finished top of Group D with a 6-0 thumping of PDRM. First-half goals from Indra Putra and Zairo Anuar Zailani gave the Terengganu-based outfit a steady half-time lead, before further strikes from Norfarhan Mohammed, Badrul Hasani, Norfazly Alias and Shamsul Kamal completed the rout.
Sabah also advanced to the quarter-finals with a commanding 4-1 victory over basement club Johor FA, while Group A's other fixture saw Kedah and Perak play out a 1-1 draw.
Terengganu and Negeri Sembilan, who were both already assured of their quarter-final berths, played out a dour 0-0 draw, while Sime Darby FC fell to a 1-0 home loss at the hands of PKNS in Group B's dead rubber, courtesy of Fauzan Dzulkifli's 75th-minute winner.
Finally in Group C, Kelantan made sure of top spot with a 2-0 win over group runners-up KL Felda United, while Johor FC ended their campaign with a 3-1 win over Sarawak.
Malaysia Cup Group Stage Results
Group A
Kedah 1-1 Perak
Sabah 4-1 Johor FA
Group B
Terengganu 0-0 Negeri Sembilan
Sime Darby FC 0-1 PKNS
Group C
Kelantan 2-0 KL Felda United
Johor FC 3-1 Sarawak
Group D
Selangor 2-1 Kuala Lumpur
PDRM FC 0-6 T-Team
Malaysia Cup Quarter-final Draw
Selangor vs Perak
KL Felda United vs Negeri Sembilan
Terengganu vs Kelantan
Sabah vs T-Team


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Columbus >Lodging > Harrison House Bed & Breakfast
313 W Fifth Ave, Columbus, OH | Directions 4320139.987316 -83.014093
Neighborhoods: University District
...like staying with relatives you enjoy being around! – I remember staying with aunts and uncles, grandparents, in-laws, and assorted other relatives during my youth when traveling out of town with my parents. It was always a great time to socialize and catch up on the things going on in each others lives and discuss the events of the day. The hosting relatives would always cook a great breakfast, even made-to-order eggs at times. So in essence the bed-n-breakfast concept is an extension of something from my past, or at least I could hope it would be.
The proprietor of Harrison House Bed and Breakfast, Lynn Varney, is an example of everything that can be right with a B-n-B. I was made to feel welcomed, given the tour of the home and the various unexpected amenities of staying at Harrison House. There's a separate refrigerator in the kitchen for guests to keep their own chilled snacks or specialty items. It is stocked with 2-3 different types of white wine (Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, and Proseco during my visit), Pellegrino water, and a large bowl of fruit for the guests to enjoy. Red wine (3 styles to choose from) is kept to the left of the refrigerator along with a huge assortment of teas (more than 15 different types) and coffee.
All of the inclusives in your stay are nice. The rooms are well-appointed and immaculately clean. The circa 1890 structure is architecturally beautiful and maintained in perfect condition. The main differentiating point about Harrison House is Lynn. She is a witty, intelligent, and interesting conversationalist capable of discussing a broad range of topics and displays genuine interest in the people central to her guest's life.
A bed and breakfast is much like a house in that it is nothing more than the lumber that frames, the shingles that roof, and the glass that provides view. Lynn Varney makes Harrison House bed and breakfast a "home" and truly places the motto "come as a guest, leave as a friend" into living practice.
Thank you for an excellent stay. It is my hope that I may return with my sweetheart Lorie in the future and can assure you that we will not consider any other place to stay in Columbus, because staying at Harrison House is like staying with relatives you enjoy being around.
pricey for us but a very nice place to splurge – My husband and I stayed here for one night. The bed was so warm and comfy and the house was lovely. It's in a very walkable area with other beautiful homes. Breakfast was delicious and the hostess was congenial.
This huge turquoise-and-cream 1890 Queen Anne home would stand out anywhere except where it's located--Victorian Village. – In Short
As the name Victorian Village implies, the neighborhood on the north side of Columbus is heaven for lovers of Victorian architecture. One of Columbus' first gentrified communities, it was once part of the seedy underbelly of the city. Now that all the houses have been renovated, it's a hip place for artists, entrepreneurs and old hippies. Each room features a private bath, cable TV and queen-sized bed. Breakfast is hearty and the proprietors are helpful and friendly.
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As you may already know, my bestie April has jetted off indefinitely to Canada.
In this new monthly post, I will be collating the best (and worst!) of April's adventures from her travel blog, Explorational: An Aussie's Adventures Abroad, for your vicarious pleasures.
Here, she details her feelings about her first overseas flight, trekking around Los Angeles and its theme parks, and arriving in Canada:
Parting is Such a Sweet Sorrow (26/04/11).
The whole airport thing went surprisingly well. All that worry for nothing! My mum and step-dad, as well as three very special friends, came to wish me "bon voyage" and help me navigate check-in, money transfer, and, most importantly, attempted to calm my nerves.
We had a lovely, sophisticated breakfast at good old McDonalds, checked in my luggage, got me some US and Canadian dollars, and then said our goodbyes at the rather non-ominous doors.
The goodbyes were the hardest part. My mum had already worried herself sick and I don't know how she was after I left but she was crying, and making me tear up, as I was leaving.
My friends were very encouraging, rather than teary, but Scarlett didn't want to let me go from our hug! I like hugs, but goodbyes have always been awkward for me. I don't often feel like it's going to be the last time I am going to see someone. Perhaps I can liken it to feeling it to be more of a "see you later"…
Going through all the departing procedures was reasonably breezy but waiting something like 2 hours for the flight to board was painful. I got fed a substantial amount on the flight. I had a yummy vegetable curry for our big meal (Mum would be proud!), and then a frittata which had mushrooms not mentioned on the menu.
Everything being free was great. I watched a series of movies including: Despicable Me, Due Date, Tangled, Gulliver's Travels, The Social Network, It's Kind of a Funny Story and Love & Other Drugs (bar the last 15 minutes – shattered!).
Not long after I unsuccessfully tried to sleep on the plane, while listening to an excellent playlist, we touched down in LA. The girl next to me decided it was a good time to vomit in a sick bag, making me feel kind of queasy.
I then headed through the initial customs checkpoint, grabbed my bag (which conveniently came round the conveyor belt as I walked up), and waited in line for baggage check. After looking at my passport, the overly burly customs officer waved me straight through. No one even asked me about the food I declared. So my Vegemite and Cadbury crème eggs made it in just fine!
The Happiest Place on Earth! (29/04/11)
My second day in Anaheim was planned as a California Adventure Park day but after waiting 45 minutes for the shuttle, I decided to follow a family for the walk to Downtown Disney, a place I didn't even know existed.
Hooked from the first glance, at the Pin Traders store, where I subsequently spent $50 on badges, I decided shopping would constitute the day's events.
I then visited the Lego store where I got a Ron Weasley Lego man keychain.
My next thought was food but I got distracted by Build-A-Bear (and the lack of appealing food options). I went into the store with one intention and left with exactly what I wanted—a chocolate brown-coloured Downtown Disney 2011 exclusive bear in green scrubs named Turkleton! He is absolutely adorable. Build-A-Bear also gave me some great ideas for presents so my plan is to return to Disneyland for one day in February before I head home.
I also discovered D Store and Mr. Potato Head versions of Chewbacca and C3PO. Very merrily purchased!
Upon entering the ultimate Disney store and making one last purchase, a stuffed Cheshire cat (to go with the Alice & Mad Hatter I'd got the day before), I asked for the nearest post office and set off to send my bulky loot home to mum. $80 later, my $200-ish worth of purchases were homeward bound, making me happier not to have to lug them around.
Next stop was California Adventure Park, and it definitely had some good stuff going for it. Not the lines I encountered or the confusion about how to get around thanks to the construction of the new Tron "experience", though.
So I headed for Paradise Pier. I decided a fifteen minute wait for the California Screamin' was acceptable as I had my chocolate soft serve to keep me occupied. (FYI: It was scrumptious!)
I seem to have developed quite a knack for consuming unstable foods right before discovering, and boarding, vomit-inducing rides. Thanks to my iron stomach, and the lack of "heart in throat" sensation (as my cousin Lizzie would call it), I kept everything internal. For a roller coaster, it wasn't even as much fun as the good old Pirate Ship at the Rye Carnival!
I also went on the Mickey Mouse themed Ferris Wheel (opting for the non-swinging section as the wait was 25 minutes less), where I met two other Aussie travellers. We chatted about our impressions of the US and our plans for the rest of our trips.
The Silly Symphony swings were next on the agenda, followed by my favourite ride of the day, the Grizzly River Run. I met a couple of 20-something American boys in line who ended up with me on the ride. We had a good group in our "raft" and I spent the whole time in stitches. Was so much fun even if I ended up completely water logged (pun intended!).
At this point it was getting dark and I was a bit over the rides. So I ventured into yet another store where I found the build your own Mr. Potato Head section that my friend Eddie had told me about, which actually made me want to visit Disneyland. (In case you didn't realise yet, I collect Mr Potato Heads!)
It, sadly, wasn't as impressive as I was expecting from Eddie's description. I had the option of a Pirates of the Caribbean, Tinkerbell or Mickey Mouse potato. After grabbing my box and stuffing my potato's insides with little pieces, like eyes, noses and tongues, I realised the box, which must be closed upon purchase, was only really designed for one full ensemble. Determined to beat the system, I applied my practical application of Tetris skills and maneuvered all the pieces I wanted and shoved the lid closed. It was quite a process, as I had to decide what I really wanted and then make it all fit just right. I eliminated the pirate pieces as I already have two pirate themed potatoes at home and then worked with the Tinkerbell and Mickey pieces. Upon realising that Tinkerbell's hair took up a ridiculous amount of space I knew I had my work cut out for me. But everything successfully fit in the end so I took my one of a kind Mr. Potato Head to the counter and handed over my $19.95, plus tax.
I consider Disneyland: defeated.
GTL: A Venice Beach Story (01/05/11).
I realised I hadn't eaten all day and after nearly passing out and/or vomiting on the 733 Santa Monica via Venice bus, so I hit up UrbanSpoon (which has been my saviour!) and had all but decided on Mao's Kitchen until I saw Bondi BBQ. As the website claimed it to be Aussie inspired, I wanted to try it for myself. It was just across from my hostel but was boarded up (never a good sign) so I headed for Mao's Kitchen instead where I chowed down on my favourite: beef with black bean sauce (mum would be proud!), and it was pretty damn good.
My second day I made the effort to walk the 45 minutes along the boulevard to the Santa Monica Pier. I'm not quite sure what the appeal of it is; same goes for the whole of Venice Beach. It's not my kind of place. I only decided to stay here because it was closer to the airport than downtown Los Angeles or where I'd previously been in Hollywood. The whole place had an unsettling feeling about it.
But if tanning and/or pumping iron, street vendors and beggars are your thing, then maybe you should visit. [Early Bird note: Maybe the next season of Jersey Shore should be filmed here?] I somewhat regret not staying downtown but I will be back in August and will still have somewhere fun to explore.
First Impressions: An Open Letter to Canada (01/05/11).
On my last night in Venice Beach, my lovely German roommate, Marco, informed me he had received a text that Osama Bin Laden was dead.
All it said was: "Osama Bin Laden has been killed."
So we did some internet research and watched a video confirming the news.
Barack Obama was to do a speech to confirm it.
I really didn't think at all about how this news would impact on me until the next day, when I was waiting in line for security scanning at LAX for my flight to Toronto and overheard someone exclaiming, "Why did I have to fly this day, of all days?!" It dawned on me that today was, in fact, a day to be concerned about travelling in the United States.
Security leaving the US was a lot harder than entering, much to my surprise. Shoes and jackets had to be removed and as I jumped in the shortest line I realised I was about to be body scanned! Thinking it a bad idea and contemplating a shift to a simple metal scanner in another line, I read a sign that said if you refuse to be scanned you will be frisked. Deciding someone seeing me naked for a few seconds was far less invasive than someone frisking me for about a minute, I stayed in line and experienced my first body scan.
Having arrived at the airport 4 hours before my flight, I ended up with about three hours to kill, so I tried to write some stuff for my blog and just waste the time away, while enjoying a Starbucks breakfast.
My flight was rather boring and uncomfortable. American Airlines, despite the higher price they charge, doesn't seem to offer much more than what I would imagine a budget airline here in North America would have. I felt cramped and overcharged. ($25 for one piece of checked luggage on top of a $300 fair—seriously?!) Nothing like my fabulous V Australia experience to LA.
Arriving in Toronto was a rather subdued affair. I had my working holiday visa processed, sadly only for one year, and was lucky to once again pick up my luggage the baggage carousel just as it came round the corner.
Then came the real security check. Having not been questioned on it arriving in the US, I was a little thrown when the Canadian Customs officer asked me if I had bought any food into Canada. I declared my Vegemite and half-eaten bag of Cadbury crème eggs and he let me straight through. I guess neither have been deemed threats to Canada so I was free to enjoy them at times when I missed home.
Again, with no plan, I headed out of the airport, found a shuttle and made a beeline for my new home, the Global Village Backpackers, in downtown Toronto. My lodgings are nothing flash; just the bare essentials. But the staff are nice and it provides the bed I need at night for a reasonable price. I'm set to stay here two weeks but I can always extend it if the accommodation search doesn't go quite as well as I am hoping.
From my first few days here, Toronto feels a bit like Melbourne. There're trams, which they call streetcars, and it's rained a lot, just like home! Not sure yet if I like it here but it is going to be my home until August whether I do or not. So bring on the Canadian friendliness and the swooning over my intriguing accent.
—April Bonnick.
[The Early Bird Catches the Worm] United States of Ameri-Canada.