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Exactly! It's like, chill people, the Olympics are like 4 months away and people (including TSL) are already hyping some skaters and dissing others because of their first performances of the season!
I did not watch TSL. Not worth of my time. That's the best answer to this extremely biased pair of journalist-wanabes!
I'm a huge Shibs fan (as people know pretty well here), but that was a food of thought that made me go back and watch their programs. It made me appreciate Chock and Bates a whole lot more.
I think there's a wide spectrum between sugar-coated PR and snarky, character assassinations.
TSL have not paid their dues, so to speak. Phil Hersh can be jerky sometimes, but at least he is a career journalist for an actual newspaper. If TSL wants to be at that level, then they need to play the industry game and become more respected before letting any insults fly. It's like a pop singer has to do what the label wants on their first album before getting the freedom to be more artistic.
At first, I thought Dave might be dragging Jenny down, but she has the choice to stay or leave and she has made the choice to stay. I am afraid it is making her look bad which is a shame this early in her career. I think she could have gone the classy way of Manley Woman and still done some really interesting interviews, by herself. In hindsight it might have seemed hilarious, wild and wacky to partner with Dave, but it's starting to get annoying now. When your show is causing this much controversy I don't believe it's a good thing.
And yes I do believe that there is a mob bullying skaters right now (not just Dave) that really needs to stop.
The mocking of Meryl's voice was simply not professional.
Ashley and Meryl have very different personalities. Ashley has always been outgoing and outspoken. I remember how much flack she got in 2012 for stating that she was there to win, or something like that.
Meryl strikes to me as a more reserved person. But that doesn't mean she's unrelatable, it means how people relate to Meryl will be different than how people relate to Ashley.
Meryl has sort of that "Funny Girl" persona to me. She is humorous and funny in a very cerebral way. I mean, she did the freakin WORM during The Ice tour last summer. That cracks me up big time.
But wouldn't it be nice if more of the MERYL DAVIS, WORM DANCING GAL came out in interviews rather than MERYL DAVIS, CANNED TUNA? That's what I mean that I'm sure in day to day life they're not at all like they come across in interviews.
TSL makes a mockery of journalism. Where does this Dave guy (Adult skater) get his expertise?
Not so much about the issue at hand perhaps, but... I don't think anyone owes it to people to come out and be "personal" - some people are comfortable being all outgoing and so on - some are not. Be it actors, or athletes, or whoever. Their job is to do the best they can in their chosen vocation - not to entertain us in interviews or whatever. If they do, that is a fine bonus, to be sure, but not something we should be demanding of them. Some people are naturally more reserved or introverted. Or even shy. They may be comfortable "going all out" on stage, in a role portraying someone other than themselves, or out on the ice - or whatever - but not comfortable in interviews and with journalists.
This may, as I said, not necessarily be pertinent to the discussion at hand - but just generally how I feel on some things that have been touched upon.
A lot of skaters are very reserved and never say anything of significance. For many years, one such was Kristi Yamaguchi. She wasn't the most interesting interview, but I never thought of it as a reflection of her character. She would answer with platitudes in an almost singsong voice, as if trying to give the least possible information with the greatest possible politeness. But her skates spoke eloquently. I never found it hard to relate to her, and she's become more assured as she's grown older and more experienced. Likewise, Meryl seems like someone who wants to be thought of as a skater first and last and isn't particularly keen about sharing any more than her favorite color with the public. This means nothing in terms of how to judge her character.
Since we're using important world issues to evaluate skaters who have not chosen to weigh in on them, let me apply that technique to the TSL folks.
I'd like to know what David Lease has to say about the fact that the honeybee population is diminishing steeply and frighteningly. It's obviously due to some environmental poisoning, and since roughly one-third of America's agricultural production depends on honeybee pollination, we could be on the brink of a serious food shortage. (I'm not making this up or saying it as a joke. I've been following this story for a few years now.) This will affect people all over the country, and the fact that Lease has remained silent on it (and would probably laugh at me for bringing it up, but he'll feel the brunt of it just like everyone else real soon) might make me hazard a judgement as to his character. However, I'll be charitable.


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Many local crafters and food vendors will sell specialty items and unique ramp dishes. Throughout the day, the public will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite vendors. A presentation of plaques to winners will be at 5 p.m.
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Vendors with tasty ramp dishes and all kinds of crafts will take part in the annual Ramps and Rail Festival in downtown Elkins on April 27. Music will be part of the daylong event as well.
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The search of who I really am is still underway in this chapter at Sierra Nevada College, trying out a path of Outdoor Adventure Leadership and Entrepreneurship, but the answers only lie in the depths of myself, in no one else, no matter how hard I pry. I thrive for me, and constantly wonder where my boots will take me next. I am just a girl in the world that strives for options and opportunities: I'm simply me.


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Mindy McCready, who hit the top of the country charts before personal problems sidetracked her career, died Sunday. She was 37.
A news release from the Cleburne County Sheriff's Office says that McCready, 37, was found dead Sunday afternoon with what appears to be a single, self-inflicted wound.
Deputies were sent to a home around 4 p.m. and found her body on the front porch. An autopsy is pending.
Coroner Waren Olmstead said he didn't have further information on who was taking care of her two sons.
She arrived in Nashville in 1994 with tapes of her karaoke vocals and earned a recording contract with BNA Records.
In 1996, her "Guys Do It All the Time" hit No. 1 and its dig at male chauvinism endeared her to females. Her other hits included "Ten Thousand Angels," also in 1996, and her album by that title sold 2 million copies.
However, personal problems plagued her beginning in 2004 and included a custody battle with her mother over one of her sons.
McCready took her older son Zander from her mother and the boy's legal guardian, Gayle Inge, in late 2011. She fled to Arkansas without permission over what she called child abuse fears. Authorities eventually found McCready hiding in a residence without permission and took the boy into custody.
She and her boyfriend David Wilson had a son, Zayne, in April of 2012. The older son has a different father.
In May 2010, she was hospitalized briefly after police responded to an overdose call at a home in North Fort Myers, Fla., owned by her mother. This followed a stint on "Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew," where she declared herself clean from drugs.
In 2004, she was charged with obtaining the painkiller OxyContin fraudulently at a pharmacy. She pleaded guilty and was placed on three years' probation. She violated the probation with a drunken driving arrest in May 2005. Then she attempted suicide in July 2005, overdosed in September 2005 and slit her wrists again in December 2008.
FILE - In this Nov. 14, 2008 file photo, Country singer Mindy McCready performs, in Nashville, Tenn. McCready, who hit the top of the country charts before personal problems sidetracked her career, died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013. She was 37. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)×


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Bonefish Grill
CUISINE: Seafood with a global spin
REPRESENTATIVE DISH: Bang Bang Shrimp
ADDRESS: 5041 International Blvd., North Charleston
WEB: BonefishGrill.com
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But Bonefish Grill was so recognized on Aug. 30, 2006, when renowned investor Warren Buffet and his longtime companion, Astrid Menks, celebrated their marriage at their local BFG in Omaha.
There may be significant zeroes between your net worth and that of the founder of Berkshire Hathaway, but you, too, can eat at a Bonefish Grill now open in North Charleston.
This chain is part of the Bloomin' Brands casual dining concept restaurants and includes Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar, and Roy's. It counts 1,400 properties in 48 states and 20 countries.
In 2012, Nation's Restaurant News honored John Cooper, president of Bonefish Grill, as an Operator of the Year. No small achievement in the current surge of restaurants.
Bonefish Grill got its start in St. Petersburg, Fla. Founders Tim Curci and Chris Parker named their restaurant after the Florida game fish, abula vulpes, or the bonefish, known as the "grey ghost of the flats." It's a fish caught for sport, not dining.
The partners committed themselves to developing a restaurant of simplicity and consistency, guided by sustainable fishing practices, species authentication programs, mercury awareness and a mindset of "embrace happiness" that has been registered by the company as "Happiness Here."
Simple lines define the architecture of the boxy buildings with khaki stucco and taut black awnings.
Curci and Parker took aim at designing a sophisticated bar with customized shelving, blown-glass lanterns, wood floors and custom artwork. The founders' goal was that of "polished casual," and they succeeded.
The staff is outfitted in chef's jackets, part of their philosophy of "chef-coat service," and the look feels forced (and frequently ill-fitted). The employees are considered "anglers" — sharing the owners' passion for BFG.
This franchise has built a solid menu where you can coordinate the flavors of Asian dumplings, Singapore calamari or Thai shrimp with jasmine rice and simply steamed vegetables. Or should culinary Sirens beckon you to the Mediterranean, "saucy shrimp" with feta and kalamata olives partners well with the house salad tossed in a citrus vinaigrette and wood grilled tilapia.
Kudos for offering portion controlled wood-fired grilled fish options. This menu features year-round staples such as Atlantic salmon, swordfish and rainbow trout. Carnivores will find simply prepared steaks, chicken Marsala, pork chops and pasta.
"Handhelds" or sandwiches are served on buttery soft brioche buns and a healthy order of fresh greens can accompany your American-style Kobe beef burger or spicy Bang Bang tacos. Look for the starfish on the menu highlighting "popular guests choices."
Vegetables are deftly cooked. Haricot verts would make any entremetier (vegetable cook) proud and the steamed vegetable selections maintained vibrant colors and vegetal flavors of broccoli and asparagus.
The seasonal selection of ratatouille was missing its quintessential eggplant ingredient but the squash, tomatoes, peppers and onion stew complete with Nicoise olives garnish served up a credible south of France tian.
Sauces are refreshingly free of butter and feature a simple mango salsa, Argentinian chimichurri and a pan-Asian soy-based sauce.
Flavored crumbs dust the mild flavored orange roughy and fried sage leaves hone the sweet edges of pumpkin-filled ravioli.
Fish steaks and fillets such as salmon, swordfish and tilapia were competently cooked, nicely crusted with char but the intensity of their flavors were absent, flavor ghosts like the restaurant's namesake.
With such a polished operation, it was surprising that the sequencing of services fell flat. A hot soup and hot appetizer were served at different times. A sauce on the side was requested, but the kitchen sauced the dish anyway. Though corrected quickly, the fish then came with the wrong sauce on the side.
Our server was well-schooled and was quick to rectify the few missteps that occurred. A flotilla of servers sets sail on the dining room and their tasks could be better coordinated with clearing, bussing, beverage service and order runners.
The "happiness" effect was in full play during the times of our visit. The guests were having fun, getting "stung" by Bee's Knees martinis, honoring a Dogfish Head Namaste, tossing down the Bang Bangs or cracking the caramelized crust on pumpkin creme brulee.
Bonefish Grill reeled them with the best bait in town, the promise of good times at the table with fair prices.


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Ashlee Hammac, 24, says she originally planned to decorate the gravesite of her son Ryan with glass pebbles, but then realized her older son, Tucker, needed his own place to mourn.
"The more I thought about it, the more I wanted something my other son Tucker could be incorporated in," Hammac told PEOPLE. "He always goes out there with me, and sits out there, and sings lullabies, and talks to him just like he was there. So I wanted it to be special for him too. His favorite thing right now is trucks."
Hammac says Tucker has been cherishing these moments of interacting with his lost sibling, often asking his mother if he can go to "baby Ryan's sandbox."
After first posting a photo of Tucker playing in Ryan's sandbox on March 2, Hammac said she has experienced an overwhelming outpouring of support from other mothers who have lost children. She says the virtual response has been particularly moving given her own difficulty in finding an outlet for her grief when Ryan passed away.
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"I wanted to help. I wanted other people, because I know it wasn't just me, to have someone to talk to…to have a place they could depend on," Hammac explained. "And I wanted to feel like Ryan was helping still, because in those five days he changed our family so much."
Five Days In OctoberHammac was 34 weeks pregnant when she started to lose her vision one day while out shopping last September. Concerned, the mother went to the hospital and discovered she was suffering from an extreme migraine – a migraine that would send her into premature labor.
Doctors were able to stop Hammac's labor, but in the coming days she would go into labor four more times, leading doctors to green-light an early birth on Oct. 10 (her birthday). However, after being sent home to begin labor, she awoke the next morning with severe contractions and bleeding, and rushed back to the hospital, where she delivered Ryan shortly after 11 a.m.
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As Hammac remembers them, the following four days at the NICU were a series of emotional ups and downs. By day two she was finally able to hold Ryan, but was quickly told that his prognosis was deteriorating. With Ryan mostly confined to his NICU bed, Hammac bonded with him through books, reading him stories day and night.
Courtesy Ashlee Hammac
Before saying goodbye to Ryan, Hammac introduced him to his 3-year-old brother, Tucker, who shared with his baby brother some of his favorite lullabies. Photographers from the nonprofit organization Now Lay Me Down to Sleep arrived, volunteering to capture the last tender moments between Ryan and his family. Many of these photos now hang in Hammac's home.
While she was overcome with grief, Hammac says she was comforted by the fact that Ryan was able to give back in death; the infant's healthy heart was donated to save the life of another baby. Hammac says she hopes to meet the other mom someday.
Courtesy Now I Lay me Down to Sleep Foundation
Hammac says what's most important to her is that Ryan continues to be a part of her family. For now, in Tucker's sandbox, Ryan's spirit endures.
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April 29th, 2009 by Germany Lacrosse
The FIL announced that Hannover, Germany will host the 2011 Under-19 Women's World Championship. The DlaxV is very happy that the FIL trusts Germany and the organizing commitee to make the World Cup a fantastic event in summer 2011.
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quote: Article title: "Touch-Screen 'Pixel' Chromebook Takes Aim at Retina MacBook Pros" Subject: Comparing Pixel to Retina Macbook Pro
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An Oklahoma City man passed out in a fast-food drive-thru Wednesday morning, officers said.
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(v.) to hit someone or something with one's dick; equally effective against a gal's cheek or a national monument.
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that birthday cake was sort of pissing me off, so i hodged the shit out of it. left several mushroom-shaped indentations.
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You can't bring anybody to my party ok. Ok. turns up with 15 friends. Jesus Christ you've done a Hodges
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v. to slap someone in the face with a penis.
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1) I totally hodged her last nite.
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a friend
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to spill or break a bottle of beer.
to spill any alcoholic beverage.
to spill any alcoholic beverage.
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"I got so hammered last night I hodged my beer."
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another name for meth pipe.
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A year ago, the Bills got off to a surprising 3-0 start and headed down to Ohio for a game against an AFC opponent with a struggling rookie quarterback. No problem, right? Most of us front-runners had them marked down for 4-0.
Cincinnati bumped them off, 23-20. Andy Dalton, the Bengals' rookie quarterback, threw for 182 yards in the second half and won his first home game as a professional. This might come as a shock, but the Bills haven't won away from Ralph Wilson Stadium since. They're 0-8 on the road since winning the opener in Kansas City a year ago.
So the Bills have that memory to guide them as they prepare for Sunday's game in Cleveland. Brandon Weeden, the one-time Yankees pitching prospect, will be making his third NFL start at quarterback for the winless Browns. That should be promising news for the Bills' improved defense. But when you haven't won a road game in more than a year, you take nothing for granted.
"Everyone is accountable for the same standard in the NFL," said Bills linebacker Nick Barnett. "We played a rookie quarterback last year and lost. So we're not going in there overconfident. I don't care if he's a rookie or not. We're going into the game playing like he's Brett Favre."
Weeden isn't quite that old, but he's a lot older than the typical NFL rookie. He'll be 29 next month.
He's older than Green Bay's Aaron Rodgers, less than a year younger than Ryan Fitzpatrick. Weeden spent five years as a pitcher in the Yankees' farm system, never moving above high A ball, before abandoning baseball and resuming his football career as college football's old man at Oklahoma State. The Browns took him 22nd overall in last April's draft.
But whatever your age, adjusting to life in the NFL is tough for a rookie quarterback. That's one reason the Bills were expected to contend for a playoff spot this season. They have five games against teams expected to start rookies at the game's most important position: Weeden, Andrew Luck of the Colts, Russell Wilson of the Seahawks; and Ryan Tannehill of the Dolphins (twice).
You worry about Fitz running the offense? Imagine having a first-year quarterback, in his third NFL game, making split-second decisions with Kyle Williams, Marcell Dareus and Mario Williams bearing down on him with menace in their hearts.
"I played as a rookie," Fitzpatrick said. "I was a seventh-round pick, a fourth-string guy in preseason who got thrown in there in the middle of the year. It's not easy. I know I'm biased, but I think it's the hardest position in sports. To play well as a rookie is a very difficult thing. I didn't watch the game, but from what I've seen on film, he performed admirably last week, especially rebounding from a tough performance in week one."
Tough doesn't begin to describe Weeden's ghastly debut against the Eagles. He was 12-for-35 passing for 118 yards with four interceptions and no touchdowns. That earned him a 5.1 passer rating. Here's how bad it was: Remember when Derek Anderson went 2-for-17 in that 6-3 win over the Bills here in 2009 (I prefer to forget it)? Anderson's QB rating was 15.1 that day.
Weeden came back with a strong day last week in Cincinnati. He went 26 of 37 for 322 yards, two TDs and no picks in a 34-27 loss. Still, he can't have figured it all out in two short weeks. Weeden is still a rookie, and the Bills need to remind him of that Sunday.
The Browns used a lot of short passes and screens to get Weeden in rhythm against the Bengals. They also got a strong game from rookie running back Trent Richardson, who had a couple of C.J. Spiller moments.
"(Weeden) is not your typical rookie," Chan Gailey said. "He's been through a lot of things in his life and is more mature than most. But they're doing a good job of helping him be successful. The ball's getting out of his hands and they're getting it to some other guys in different ways."
Last year, the Bills allowed Dalton to get too comfortable in the pocket. Even a rookie will make the throws if you don't get heat on him. Of course, the Bills rarely pressured anyone a year ago. There's no excuse this year. They have a dynamic pass rush. After a curiously passive game plan against Mark Sanchez in the opener, they had the corners play up on the Chiefs' receivers and attacked Matt Cassel.
Cassel and the Chiefs went to pieces. That should be the exact approach to this week's game. Go after Weeden. Make every down a crisis. Have him wishing he were still throwing a baseball, despite the 5.02 ERA. Don't allow him to get comfortable in the pocket.
It doesn't matter if he's 18, 28 or 38. Send some extra rushers his way and see how he responds. He's a rookie. Attack him accordingly.
"Absolutely," defensive end Chris Kelsay said. "I think that's the case with all quarterbacks, but especially ones who may be a little more prone to get rattled. You see that with young quarterbacks, less experienced guys. So that's definitely something we're going to put a lot of emphasis on."
"We'll do what we do," Barnett said, "regardless of how experienced he is. We've got to play defense and cover and get to him. You want to disrupt any quarterback. We definitely want to get him uncomfortable back there and making bad decisions."
They'd better. It won't be a very comfortable trip back home to Buffalo if they're 0-1 on their little pleasure cruise of rookie quarterbacks. The opponent will be a tad more seasoned the following week. Veteran, name of Brady.
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STATE COLLEGE (AP) — Penn State's bill for legal fees, consultants and other costs associated with the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal stands at more than $27.6 million....
Secondly, frankly it makes me sick how many people have jumped on the "I Hate Penn State" bandwagon since this has happened. Especially hatred against the football team, which had nothing to do with it. Like it or not, the bowl ban and scholarship reductions need to be overturned.
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This entire situation is b.s. the NCAA overstepped their bounds. Secondly, why is Penn State footing the bill for Sandusky's court costs? What I'd like to know is what progress is being made with Governor Corbett's lawsuit vs. the NCAA, because this entire situation is complete b.s.
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I can't wait to watch PSU and Harrisburg when they grovel open handed to the tax payer to help them resolve an internal issue. The tax payer must help us! It's for the children, blah blah blah.
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Erik, I have had many gay and lesbian friends (and probably some I didn't know about) over the years. I do not believe for one second that pedophilia is part of their lifestyle, nor would they condone it. Are there probably a small percentage who are warped like that? Likely. Just as likely as in the "straight" community.
We will see in the prosecution and trial of Spanier and company how this plays out. It is sad that with so much money going to the lawyers that many kids will have to pay more or may not be able to go to Penn State. Once again the only ones winning are the lawyers.
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You should not be surprised. Spanier brought a radical embrace of the LGBT agenda, including pedophilia with him to Penn State.
The culture was to never "judge" another person's sexual preference, even if it was little boys.
This is a perfect example of the "no limits" liberal agenda on display.
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Ted, my guess is that the employment contract for those upper end officials provides for representation for matters dealt with in the course of their employ, which this was. Even though it was a criminal matter it was by university officials operating in an official capacity. I don't like it, but that's the way it is. Perhaps if employees knew, as you do, that their actions which incur legal recourse for criminal behavior would be subject to their own legal representation the employees would make more measured and prudent decisions.
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The company I work for makes it painfully clear that if in the course of doing business, I break any laws or company policies that lead to charges that I would require legal representation for, I am on my own for the cost of my legal defense fees.
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Corbett's office initially received the investigation in 1999, and did nothing to check out the allegations against Sandusky, so Corbett also looked the other way.
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Erik, I'm disappointed, as an alum in the total ineptitude shown by the board and senior officials. However, it was and is not an NCAA matter. It is and was a criminal matter that did not impact the athletics, which the NCAA governs.
Ted, the reason the University is picking up the tab, I suspect, is because the responsibility for legal fees incurred while doing the University business is in their contract. If so, they have no choice. Another example of ineptitude (although it is probably standard throughout the collegiate and other systems) shown by the University.
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eriklatranyi nailed this one. Don't worry Francine, they will be found guilty.
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Penn State has three employees charged with lying to a grand jury and facing trials.
Spanier was in charge of an organization that did exactly what the Catholic Church did....look the other way with regard to their beloved Sandusky.
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I don't understand why the University is picking up most of this tab for legal fees when this was a criminal act of individuals. I can understand the expenses for defending the University, but individuals acting outside of the University's rules and policies should foot their own legal bills, Presidents and Administrators included. It's not like they were not making a huge amount of money. They are all paid handsomely to stay within the rules and we still have to pay when they don't!
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MORE ABOUT DIALOGUEPosted Friday, October 14, 2011, at 2:44 PM
You don't need to steer away from writing dialogue just because it seems -- okay, is -- daunting. With a little practice dialogue gets easier, as do any of the writing steps. We talked about giving your characters voices that are uniquely their own. With that bit from Gone With The Wind I used last time as an example, we see how the conversation between Scarlett and Rhett is so well done that the reader doesn't need attributive clauses to know which of them is speaking. I'd never argue with Margaret Mitchell's techniques, but for me, I wouldn't attempt that many lines without the occasional attributive clause thrown in to help keep the reader on track.
There are some writers, and teachers, who say you should never use anyting other than "he said," "she said," or "asked," as attributive clauses. These are considered invisible words. The reader doesn't notice them, which is a good thing. But I believe a good, descriptive attributive clause can go a long way toward helping the reader better understand what the character is saying, and to convey the mood of the scene.
Take a few examples here:
"I got a promotion," she _.
"I've gained twenty-five pounds in the last two months," she _.
"Where are you going?" she _.
How would you end each of these sentences? How about:
"I got a promotion," she cheered.
I'd probably add an explanation point, as in: "I got a promotion!" she cheered.
Even though I advise using explanation points as a rule, in dialogue they're often appropriate.
"I've gained twenty-five pounds in the last two months," she . . . moaned? Complained? Lamented?
What if you wrote: "I've gained twenty-five pounds in the last two months!" she cheered.
What might that mean? Maybe she's been sick, and gaining weight is a good thing. Of course the meaning of the sentence is further clarified by its context within that particular scene, but you get the idea.
Another example: "Where are you going?" she asked.
But what if you wrote: "Where are you going?" she demanded.
That gives the question an entirely different feel, doesn't it?
And, of course, you don't have to use an attributive clause at all. You can let the reader know who's speaking by some action on their part. I tend to do this a lot in my own writing.
She stood at the sink with her hand on her hip. "Where are you going?"
You don't need to add anything else. You've identified who's speaking -- she is -- and her attitude about it by her hand on her hip.
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She ran into the room and did a little dance. "I got a promotion!"
Or: Running into the room, she did a little dance. "I got a promotion!"
"I've gained twenty-five pounds in the last two months." She lowered her head in defeat.
She gave an enthusiastic thumbs-up. "I've gained twenty-five pounds in the last two months."
Whichever way you decide to go when writing dialogue, just be sure that you vary it. Don't use colorful descripitive clauses with all of your dialogue. Doing so will catch the reader's attention, and anything you do to catch the reader's attention draws them out of the story you're trying to tell.
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I agree that dialog doesn't look right. I always want to put the final 'ue' on the end. On the other hand, catalog looks correct to me. And TV guide lists Jay Leno's opening speech as his 'monologue.'
Which makes me wonder, since we 'speak', why is it spelled 'speech'?
My head hurts.
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Ha! I was wondering if anyone would ask about that. Good for you!
Dialog and dialogue are seen written both ways, and I've long been puzzled by it. Why can't these spelling rules be consistent?
The funny thing about spellcheck is that on one of my computers MS Word's spellcheck wants it to be "dialog" and on my other computer Word's spellcheck wants it to be "dialogue." Both Word, but different versions... go figure.
In researching this I've found conficting statements as well.
According Yahoo Answers "dialogue" is the English spelling and "dialog" is the American spelling.
Wikipedia's Manual of Style lists "dialogue" as the English spelling, but the American spelling as "dialogue"(conversation),and "dialog"(text). Whaaat!?
The Merriam-Webster online lists "dialogue" as the preferred spelling.
So, what to do? I prefer "dialogue." It just looks right to me. I think the important thing is that, whichever spelling you use, you remain consistent.
Any other thoughts on this out there?
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One of the most important parts of playing the snake is knowing where it is in relation to other parts and bunkers of the field. So what you will want to do is walk the field and figure out the layout before the tournament or play begins. Some of the things you will want to figure out about the snake before you start playing include the following:
- What angles and shots are associated with the snake?
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- Where should your gun point to shoot around the snake?
- Look for blindshots – these are shots from the bunker that basically block you out, kind of like a car having a blindspot; a blindshot is a great skill when it comes to paintball because you are able to shoot at your opponent without seeing him or her from the snake.
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Before you can effectively play the snake, you need to walk the field and understand the field layout; otherwise, you will fail at this. Every field has its own layout and will require you to learn it before you can play it, and you really need to form a game plan.
- First off, you want to get to the horizontal bunker and check the tape. Be aware of where other players are and run with your head up so you can have a good view of where others are.
- You want to get down the snake as far as possible at lightning speed to avoid getting shot at. After doing this, you will want to take your angle.
- Communicate with your teammates. Snake players need to communicate a lot since they are totally blind during play. Be sure to listen to what others are saying and play accordingly. If you are told to move from your position – do that! If you are told to shoot – do it! Listen for your name and specific calls so you know where your opponent is.
- Look inside for shots; this is where your angle is going to be. If you have a corner player, let him protect you during play and watch for opponents.
- Try not to be predictable, you don't want the opponent to be able to predict your every move – what good does that do? Never end up in the same place twice in a row – keep moving. Keeping different positions will throw your opponent off and help to post up on him or her.
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Everyone seems to be weighing in on Katherine Webb's diet.
The former Miss Alabama Katherine Webb – whose looks made headlines this winter – shared her daily diet exclusively with PEOPLE in this week's issue, which includes her caloric intake.
The 5'11" model revealed that she eats only about 1,120 calories a day (an average menu: homemade smoothie for breakfast, green apple for snack, spinach salad with almonds and strawberries for lunch, frozen yogurt bar for snack and grilled chicken fingers with sweet potato fries for dinner). But an expert points out that that she could easily be eating more.
"Katherine does an amazing job eating three meals and two snacks, fueling her metabolism," nutritionist Haylie Pomroy tells PEOPLE. But with her workout schedule "she could add at least 600 more healthy calories."
Webb, 24, who spoke with the magazine for it's Most Talked About Bodies issue, says "it's all about self-control."
The Splash contestant gets even more regimented as she gears up for a pageant or, more recently, for her Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue debut.
"I cut out any type of bread product, and cake, cookies, bagels," she says. "When I eat a lot of sugar, I tend to bloat more."
There are days, however, when Webb allows for a few indulgences. After shoots, "I treat myself to an unhealthy meal sometimes," she says. "I usually go for all-American buffalo wings and French fries."
And she works off those guilty pleasure calories by hitting the gym at least three times a week.
"I'm a believer in cardio," she says. "That tends to trim fat faster than anything for me. And maybe I'll do free weights one day."
But overall, "I try my hardest not to stress myself out," she says. "If I find myself thinking too much about what I eat, then I go crazy."
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East Aurora school officials are sharpening their pencils and getting ready to shave a nearly $500,000 estimated budget gap, while tentatively figuring they will have to propose a 2 percent increase in the tax levy.
The district's latest revised budget gap is at $490,000, down from the $637,500 that had been projected in late January.
Still, administrators are trying to find ways to whittle it further, while at the same time not compromising educational programs and attempting to keep current class sizes.
Helping knock down expenses are three teacher retirements, a 19.45 percent reduction in workers' compensation premiums for next school year and adjustments in BOCES mainstreaming and room rental revenues. The teacher retirement system employer contribution also has been set a bit lower, at 16.25 percent.
At the same time, the district is looking to identify cost savings in many areas, given a drop in enrollment. The district also is looking to its teachers union to realize cost savings, a challenge since the district and East Aurora Faculty Association have had strained relations in the last few budget cycles.
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Board Vice President Kathyann Lorka insisted the district should not rely heavily on surplus and savings money to plug the deficit. "I think we're setting ourselves up for failure with $1.2 million," she said. "It's too high for this district, and there are too many unknowns, such as state aid, dropping population and outstanding contracts."
Board President Daniel Brunson said he hoped programs would remain at their current levels and that class sizes would be kept the same: "I don't want to see elementary classes go over 25, and I think we've reached the limit of 25 to 31 kids in high school classes."
"There will be some adjustment for enrollment," with increased class sizes likely across the board, Superintendent Brian D. Russ said.
Board member Eric Sweet said it's important that the board take a hard look at what courses are offered at the high school. "Do we offer French Advanced Placement with seven kids? Can the French teacher do a section of Spanish?" he asked, as examples.
Lorka suggested the administration look at what programs are offered at the high school and evaluate their quality. "Maybe programs need tweaking, instead of class sizes," she said.
Board member Stephen Zagrobelny said the district needs to stop boosting the burden on taxpayers. "We are not allowed to keep digging into the pockets of taxpayers," he said.
The administration plans to release its first budget draft at its March 6 meeting.
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Monday, May 11, 2009
Sultan of Perak Must Get It Right - Allow Fresh Elections
However, the decision will now put the legality of 7 May state assembly sitting under a microscope. It is possible that the appointment of MIC R. Ganesan as the new speaker is also not legal. Without being a legitimate menteri besar, can Zambry force through a vote of no confidence against the speaker and replace him with one of his own people? Is DAP Sivakumar still the rightful speaker?
Next, is Zambry's government illegal too? Can Zambry be charged under the Criminal Procedure Code for impersonating the menteri besar, occupying his office and enjoying his perks and power?
This court ruling has a vast implication on BN. I have shared this view with a few friends that BN is likely going to face both moral and psychological deficit if it chooses to push ahead with the power grab. Morally, it is very difficult for the coalition to justify accepting the support of three tainted 'independent' assemblymen as the bulwark of its government. The legs supporting this new administration are too shaky and unreliable.
It will also be morally wrong to continue insisting that the coalition has a majority to rule if it is obvious that the power grab was not acceptable to the voters. A better decision would be to cut losses and return the right to choose a government back to the people.
Continuous power jostling is going to hurt the BN's chances in the next general election. With its access to resources at the federal level, the BN can similarly establish a shadow state administration to serve the people.
Najib has repeated his pledge to listen to the people. The voice of dissatisfaction and disapproval of the BN's power grab is loud and clear. This is the voice Najib cannot pretend to miss and yet preach about change and being a good listener. It is disappointing to note that both MCA and MIC, instead of being agents of change, were actively participating in the power grab.
It is almost impossible for Zambry to continue acting out his role as a menteri besar after the high court ruled in favour of his opponent, Nizar Jamaluddin. He will not enjoy the respect and acceptance of the people until he returns the mandate to choose a new government to the voters. They are the ones who will ultimately decide the fate of both Zambry and Nizar.
BN's reluctance of going back to get a fresh mandate does not augur well for the once mighty coalition. What does it has to lose if the Perak BN is so confident that they are supported by the majority? Why must they be afraid of the minority voices?
It is time to prove whose will is greater, the people or the politicians.
The ball is now in the palace's court. The monarchy must not fail the people again. They must demonstrate that the monarchy is truly above politics by respecting the court's decision and to allow Nizar to dissolve the state assembly and pave way for fresh elections in the state. By refusing to do so, the continuing of power jostling in the state assembly will only make the political quagmire worse.
Someone must own up to the mistake. We hope some sense will prevail at the palace tomorrow.
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- Samuel Goh Kim Eng said...
Let justice take its natural course
For all those taking up the right cause
Let there not be any further excuse because
All are tired of antics and tactics coarse
(C) Samuel Goh Kim Eng - 110509
Mon. 11th May 2009.
For the final time, we want to repeat our demand as the rakyat of Perak : disolve the assembly and lets all vote again. If Zambry and gang still refuse to do the gentlemen way and come out with another trick...it will cost them to lose the federal government in no time.
All your posting are brillent and hence we have nothing to post.Any thanks for the insight.
- Bangsa Cina Malaysia said...
InsyaAllah melayu cina dan india akan 100%
menyokong Pakatan Rakyat sekiranya DUN
di bubarkan.
"it is disppointing to note that MIC and MCA.....",
Mr Khoo, what about Gerakan. That fella was salivating with his exco post, mate. You forgot about that.
goodness, Gerakan is good for what these days?
It's a trap.
Why else was BN so insistent in appointing it's own Speaker- to the point of using force.
Furthermore, a Speaker who is not an Adun- thus no vote lost in the Assembly (unlike Sivakumar who could not vote).
BN will now move a vote of no confidence and legitimise its rule of Perak.
Remember, BN has been playing this game long before us.
Hi, khoo
Your PM is asking the people to be calm, wondering who is he refering to?
What Dato Nizar (PAS/PKR)wanted is to return the mandate to the perakian to choose, so simple as that, he is not going to grab the seat and sit there. What a shame to the 52years old party.
The REAL TRUTH is BN does not have the welfare of the people of Perak and the country in mind. If the rakyat are important to BN and umno - which we all know will never happen especially with all the greed for power and rampant corruption and abuses - they will have heeded the rakyat's wish to have a fresh election to decide once and for all who the rakyat really want in Perak. This has consistently been the call of Pakatan - to go back to the people. The fake Zambry pretended to want to go back to the people but dared not face an election. Why afraid? Notice that even najib's response to the High Court decision, he spoke of umno being powerful. If so powerful, then face a fresh election, be gentleman lah.
The loser in this game is not umno but the royal household indeed.
"Someone must own up to the mistake"?
In another time, another era, when integrity and honour were more the norm than the exception they are now, that may be the case.
Dulu lain, kini.... fat hopes unless it is politically expedient to do so.
Denial, spin doctoring, deceit, lies, subverting of legal processes and lop-sided law enforcement. Countless incidents which beg the use of these terms nowadays, not only ny laypeople, but by widely respected experts. From the likes of retired judge NH Chan, Tan Sri Ramon Navaratnam, Tunku Aziz and others.
Malaysia's name is mud, the subject of much international derision.
Is there enough honour and interity left in those responsible to own up?
Personally, I suppose they have to be given the chance to do so, and who knows, I may be proven wrong.
But I won't hold my breath waiting for them to do the right thing.
- Nehemiah said...
According to Wikipedia: "The legal mechanisms constraining the powers of the three branches depend a great deal on the sentiment of the people. A common perception is that popular support establishes legitimacy and makes possible the actual implementation of legal authority."
The court of law has ruled in favour of Nizar, and by implication, the legislature and the executive under PR should remain status quo. If there are doubts about the legislature and executive, the monarchy should allow the people to choose their law makers and government leaders.
- kopitelp16 said...
BN always singing the 'People's Government' tune but afraid to go back to the people.
Anyway, I was quite suprised at the Court's ruling. The winner? I'm afraid the mess will get even worse. There will be more Courts appointment with appeals, suits and counter claims. People's money are being wasted day after day!
To end all this, to me there's nothing swifter than the Sultan calling for a dissolution of the DUN.
BTW, can someone lodge a police report on the MB haram for all things haram done by him? Is there a provision to actually sue him?
ITs all up to the Sultan now. Well it its time for the state ruler to finally show wheter he is above politics or not. however, BN would surely not go down without a fight, wheter playing it clean or otherwise. Lets hope Pakatan will prevail in this one
ITs all up to the Sultan now. Well it its time for the state ruler to finally show wheter he is above politics or not. however, BN would surely not go down without a fight, wheter playing it clean or otherwise. Lets hope Pakatan will prevail in this one


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Thank you for stopping by the Weather Watch 12 Blog! The first major winter storm to hit southeast Wisconsin this season begins in just hours. In today's blog we discuss the warnings in effect for our area, when the precipitation begins, and how much snow to expect.
Let's get started with warnings that have been issued for southeast Wisconsin. Areas in the deep purple color below are under a blizzard warning for Thursday. The counties in our area included are Fond du Lac, Washington, Dodge, and Jefferson. The pick shaded counties are under a winter storm warning Thursday until 3am Friday including the counties of Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha, Waukesha, Walworth, Ozaukee, and Sheboygan.
Precipitation will begin as a wintry mix or snow late Wednesday evening, likely around or after 9pm. Even Milwaukee and lakeshore areas may begin as snow or a mix before transitioning to rain. Inland areas will likely start as snow, and some locations may remain snow for the entire storm.
During this initial band of precipitation there will be some snow accumulation, greatest inland. The first band may produce roughly 0.5" to 3". Lakeshore locations would likely see the lower end of this total.
The 'Stormcast' below breaks down the precipitation timeline.
As of this writing it appears the locations from West Bend to Oconomowoc to Janesville and points north and west may stay snow the entire storm. Locations east of here may see periods of snow, a mix, or rain before changing to all snow late Thursday morning or in the afternoon.
I want to stress that the period of snow from roughly 2-7pm Thursday could include thundersnow producing snowfall rates of 1"-3" per hour. Very intense snow like this can add up quickly. If this occurs for an hour or more snow accumulations even along the lakeshore would likely higher than our forecast which we will get to in a moment.
As the snow is intensifying during the afternoon strong winds will create near blizzard or blizzard conditions for our inland counties. Winds are expected to gust to around 40-45mph late Thursday afternoon through 1am Friday.
During this timeframe travel will be dangerous across much of southeast Wisconsin. Please postpone any unnecessary travel to a later date.
The forecast map below shows future wind gusts at 4pm Thursday when moderate to heavy snow is possible across the area. These winds will drop visibilities to below a quarter mile in some locations.
Snow totals for this event will be lowest along the lakeshore from Milwaukee to Racine and Kenosha. Farther inland a band of 4"-6" will be possible, with the heaviest snow from parts of Sheboygan county to western Waukesha county to Janesville and points west and north. In these band 6"-12" may fall, with isolated totals topping a foot.
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Lately, I've been sleeping with the humidifier on each night to help with the dry winter air and stuffed up noses.
Each and every morning, Adelaide and Reid have been rushing to enthusiastically finger-scribble all over the steamed-up windows together. They are crazy about doing this! Both of them end up with soaked sleeves, but it gives me a few extra minutes to myself each morning and this time is priceless.
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HARPERS FERRY - Jesse Dillow, of Ranson, was just 19 years old when his life was cut short.
Jesse had been in his bedroom the night of the Super Bowl inhaling air duster when he overdosed, said Lee Reifke, his aunt. He was put on life support, but passed away Feb. 13.
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Jesse Dillow, of Ranson, passed away last month after using inhalants. A benefit concert is being held Saturday in his honor.
One in five students has used an inhalant to get high by the time he or she reaches the eighth grade, according to the National Inhalant Prevention Coalition. "Inhalant" refers to the intentional breathing of gas or vapors with the purpose of getting high, according to the NIPC website.
Those who use inhalants are typically abusing common household products, such as adhesives, cleaning products and aerosols. Abuse of these products can slow down the body's function and can lead to heart, kidney, brain and liver damage, according to the NIPC website.
Jesse left behind his parents and grandparents, two brothers and a fiance, Andrea. Reifke said Jesse and Andrea were planning to start a life together once she turned 18, only a week prior to his death.
"As soon as this happened he died, he was taken away from her," Reifke said.
With National Inhalant Awareness Week approaching, Reifke is holding a memorial concert Saturday to preserve Jesse's memory and raise awareness about the dangers of using inhalants.
"It affects a lot of people and affects a lot of people's lives," Reifke said. "Kids need to make smart decisions and realize it can all be taken away in an instant."
Reifke said there is great community support for the event. Local bands will be playing the show, and area teens will talk about their experiences with Jesse, as well as struggles with various kinds of substance abuse in between bands.
Reifke said the event is not meant to lecture teens, but to educate them on the dangers of inhalants while giving them a safe space to discuss their experiences.
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