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Year-RoundThe Twin Cities Harvest Festival and Maze - open weekends from mid-September through Halloween - offers a large, themed corn maze, and family activities including hayrides, a play area, pumpkin slinging, live music, pony rides, a petting zoo, and helicopter rides. Some activities require an additional fee.

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Robot Suit Makes You Strong, Look Stupid
Scientists at the Kanagawa Institute of Technology in Japan unveiled their air-pressure robot suit at a recent trade fair. The long term goal of the technology is to strap these on the elderly to make them more mobile. For now though they're focusing on caregivers, suggesting that having such a suit would make it easier to pick grandma up if you needed to. Allegedly you can pick up a 220 lb. person, even if you're only half that. The suit weighs 66 pounds and takes 10 minutes to put on. Which means you're not picking anyone up in a hurry. So if grandma needs to go to the bathroom she'll have pissed the bed long before you've transformed into a mechwarrior.
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Mark Simpson: Boys Director of Coaching
Personal: Born in North Shields, Newcastle and played for Wallsend Boys Clubs and signed for Nottingham Forest aged 14. Moved to the US after completing A Levels and went to Rutgers University on a soccer scholarship. Completed degree in Economics with Human Geography at Loughborough University and played for England and British Universities. Worked for UK Elite Soccer coaching company for 2 years then started Maestro Soccer. After a year moved to Winston Salem to work for TCYSA in a variety of roles and is currently Classic Boys Director of Coaching.
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LEGO Used To Create Prosthetic Leg
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Coolest thing since when they restored a sarcophagus with Legos.
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Oh wow, that is cool. I hope we hear about the second version sometime!
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I remember watching this. I thought it was cool, but when she was making the ankle, I was thinking, "that's not going to hold up very well." I was right. I'll agree with Guurahk, some nifty use of Technic would be just what the leg needs.
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Well, it is rather cool that she could do something like this, but really, it's best just to stick with a real prosthetic leg (yes, I'm aware that it sounds like an oxymoron).
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NYC: Meshell NDegeocello Presents "A Night Of Gil Scott-Heron Covers" at Blue Note – Aug 5th & 6th
August 2nd, 2011
Meshell NDegeocello is simply cut from a different cloth - there's just something about her. The prolific bassist and singer-songwriter has created some of the most heartfelt music we've heard. And while her public presence may be modest, the ten time Grammy nominee has graced albums of many international megastars and been featured on the soundtracks for many loved films, not just Love & Basketball.
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On March 31, 2008, the U.S. Coast Guard took delivery of its first Response Boat–Medium from Marinette Marine Corporation (MMC). Following completion of underway trials on March 17 near Tacoma, Wash., RB-M 45601 was trailered cross-country for delivery in Portsmouth, Va. After one week of familiarization for the Coast Guard Transition Team (responsible for facilitating the introduction of the planned 180 boats to the fleet) Station Little Creek, Va. will take delivery of RB-M 45601 on April 7, 2008.
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The RB-M acquisition was initiated to replace the aging 41' Utility Boats and other Non-Standard Boats. On June 21, 2006, a contract for up to a maximum of 250 RB-Ms was awarded to Marinette Marine Corp. The RB-M is a self-righting, 45-foot all-aluminum boat with twin diesel engines and water jet propulsion. The RB-M is capable of speeds in excess of 40 knots (46 miles per hour) with significantly improved maneuverability. With a full cabin providing protection from the elements, it is equipped with a robust navigation system, heating and air conditioning, shock mitigating seats, and a communication system capable of communicating with other federal, state and local agencies. Primary RB-M missions include Search and Rescue; Ports, Waterways, and Coastal Security; Defense Readiness; and Marine Environmental Protection.
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4-star Victorian hotel in Scarborough with a full-service spa
Situated near the beach in Scarborough, this spa hotel is close to Scarborough Spa, South Bay Beach, and Stephen Joseph Theatre. Also nearby are Scarborough Pleasure Steamers and Scarborough Castle.
Hotel Features
In addition to a restaurant, Crown Spa Hotel features an indoor pool. Other amenities include a full-service spa and a bar/lounge.
Room Amenities
LCD televisions come with digital channels. Guestrooms also feature complimentary wireless Internet access, safes, and coffee/tea makers.
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In addition to a full-service spa, Crown Spa Hotel features an indoor pool and a health club. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/café. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and high-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary.
This 4-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center, a technology helpdesk, and secretarial services. Event facilities include a conference center, conference/meeting rooms, and small meeting rooms. This Victorian hotel also offers a spa tub, a sauna, and a steam room. Complimentary parking is available on site.
Crown Spa Hotel is a smoke-free property.
- Multiple small meeting rooms
- Free guest parking during stay
- Terrace
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Smoke-free property (fines apply)
- Outdoor parking (surcharge)
- Number of meeting/conference rooms - 6
- Patio
- Multiple large conference rooms
- Free parking
- Television in lobby
- 24-hour front desk
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Total number of rooms - 115
- Number of floors - 6
- Audiovisual equipment
- Ballroom(s)
- Year Built 1845
- Banquet facilities
- Beauty services
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Business services
- Cell phone/mobile rental
- Coffee shop or café
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Computer rental
- Concierge desk
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Event catering
- Exhibit space
- Express check-out
- Fireplace in lobby
- Full-service health spa
- Technology support staff
- Computer station
- Rooftop terrace
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in
- Laundry facilities
- Bar/lounge
- Health club
- Massage - spa treatment room(s)
- Multilingual staff
- Porter/bellhop
- Restaurant
- Room service (24 hours)
- Free on-street parking
- Meeting facilities size (meters) - 241
- Conference center
- 24-hour business center
- Sauna
- Secretarial services
- Smoke-free property
- Spa tub
- Steam room
- Swimming pool - indoor
- Technology helpdesk
- Wedding services
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet
Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
Free parking, Free guest parking during stay, Outdoor parking (surcharge), Self parking (surcharge), Free on-street parking
- Room Amenities
- Individually furnished
- Individually decorated
- Bathrobes
- Iron/ironing board
- Rainfall showerhead
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Direct-dial phone
- Refrigerator (on request)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Wake-up calls
- Daily housekeeping
- Turndown service (on request)
- Private bathroom
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Shower/tub combination
- Extra towels/bedding in room
- Sewing kit
- Welcome amenities
- Trouser press
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Clock radio
- Desk
- Window opens
- In-room safe
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Digital TV service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
- Dining
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 11 AM.
Taste Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Afternoon tea is offered.
24-hour room service is available.
- Recreation
An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club, a sauna, and a steam room.
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the health club, fitness facility, or spa tub.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Skydiving nearby
- Paddle boats (pedalos) nearby
- Golf - miniature nearby
- Golf - driving range nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Boating nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Rowing or canoeing nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Personal motorized watercraft on site
- Dock nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Volleyball nearby
- Racquetball/squash nearby
- Tennis nearby
- Running track/path nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Horse riding/rental nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Bird watching nearby
- Playground nearby
- Tennis lessons available nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
- Aerobics on site
- Pilates classes on site
- Swimming on site
- Yoga classes/instruction on site
- Spa
Crown Spa has 5 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a mud bath, a sauna, a spa tub, and a steam room.
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.
- Minimum age to access spa is 16
- Hot stone massage
- Deep tissue massage
- Steam room in spa
- Sports massage
- Detoxification wrap
- Number of treatment rooms 5
- Couples treatment rooms
- Manicures and pedicures
- Body wraps
- Body scrubs
- Aromatherapy treatments
- Mud bath in spa
- Sauna in spa
- Spa tub in spa
- Massages
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- Facial treatments
Crown Spa Hotel Policies & Fees
- Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age is 18
- Check-out
Check-out time is 11 AM
- Payment types
Accepted at this hotel: American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa
- Pets
Pets not allowed
- General
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Fees
- The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 25 per night
- Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
- Additional Details
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Awards & Affiliations
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- A Green / Sustainable Property - Third Party CertifiedThis property participates in Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS), a third-party certification program that has been independently certified. Third-party certification measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy. An objective assessment of a company's sustainable tourism practices has been performed at this property by an auditor who is independent of the third-party certification program.


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Caprese Chicken with Bacon Recipe
Smoky bacon, fresh basil, ripe tomatoes and gooey mozzarella top these appealing chicken breasts. The aroma as they bake is irresistible! —Tammy Hayden, Quincy, Michigan
- 8 bacon strips
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 plum tomatoes, sliced
- 6 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
- 4 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
- Place bacon in an ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain.
- Place chicken in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan; brush with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with tomatoes and basil. Wrap each in two bacon strips, arranging bacon in a crisscross.
- Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 170°. Top with cheese; bake 1 minute longer or until melted. Yield: 4 servings.
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After a long winter this recipe sounded good. It was good ,however,the freshness of tomatoes were not like the summertime tomatoes.
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This is a recipe that I love to fix when we have guests. I looks and tastes fancy, but is not too hard to fix. Definitely a keeper.
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This was so easy to make and so good that I will definitely make this again. It looks like like it takes longer to make than it does.
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Easy to make yet it looks like you spent a lot of time. Great for company. Delicious my husband loved it!
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I love Caprese salad & this was a great idea, but tasteless. I would not make again.


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Ethan Hawke to play 'Macbeth' on Broadway
Friday - 6/14/2013, 10:48am  ET
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NEW YORK (AP) -- The Scottish play isn't taking much of a break before coming back. Ethan Hawke plans to return to Broadway this winter to play the title role in "Macbeth."
The Shakespeare tragedy will mark a reunion for Hawke with director Jack O'Brien at Lincoln Center Theater, where he starred in "Henry IV" and "The Coast of Utopia," for which he was nominated for a Tony Award.
Hawke is currently starring in the horror film "The Purge" and the romantic drama "Before Midnight," the third film in a series with "Before Sunrise" and "Before Sunset."
"Macbeth" had its latest incarnation on Broadway in a one-man show by Alan Cumming, which is set to close in July. Patrick Stewart led another cast in 2008.
For those who can't wait, a "Macbeth" starring Kenneth Branagh and Alex Kingston will be broadcast to movie theaters across the country from Manchester International Festival as part of National Theatre Live this July.
Performances of Hawke's "Macbeth" begin Oct. 24. The show is one of four that Lincoln Center Theater announced Thursday for the upcoming season, including the new Bruce Norris play "Domesticated" directed by Anna D. Shapiro and starring Laurie Metcalf.
James Lapine will direct his own adaptation of Moss Hart's autobiography "Act One" and Doug Hughes will direct the world premiere of The City of Conversation, a new play by Anthony Giardina.
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New Nintendo Direct tommorow! Possibly Monolith new game...
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Around 11 PM the 23rd in Japan...for me, that's like 9 A.M. There's going to be a EU and US versions as well.
Probably won't see anything about X/Y, as it's focused on "New" Wii U games this time. Finally. I'm hoping for the oft-rumored Yoshi's Land Wii U to finally make an appearance, but the speculation going around points towards the long-awaited Monolith Wii U game they've been working on being revealed...apparently the director of Xenoblade's wife re-tweeted the Nintendo Direct announcement.


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Iowa State Distance Runner Saina Finishing Career StrongBy Rob Gray, Reporter
AMES, Iowa - The alarm clock buzzed at 3:40 a.m.
Iowa State standout distance runner Betsy Saina stirred, sat up and shook her head. "I was really, really mad," she said. That was Tuesday — an early wake-up call for Saina and her teammates in advance of a circuitous flight path to Waco, Texas, the site of the Big 12 Outdoor Track and Field Championships, which run Friday through Sunday. Saina had won her second straight elite 10,000-meter race at the Payton Jordan Invitational in Palo Alto, Calif., two nights earlier, vanquishing the likes of two-time Olympian Kim Smith of New Zealand and hyped Oregon senior Jordan Hasay. Subsequent sleep — sandwiched around return flight connections and layovers — came in short supply. And short supply for Saina, the 2011 NCAA indoor champ in the 5K, means less than 14 hours, her 'A' standard per 24-hour time frame when it comes to slumber. "I just get crabby," Saina explained. She's happy and well-rested now, though. Saina, along with standout teammates Meaghan Nelson, a former Xavier athlete, and injury-plagued Dani Stack, who won her first Drake Relays flag last Thursday, will cap decorated Cyclone outdoor careers. "I'm just excited to go out and cheer them (on) and see what they can do," said Saina, who may run only the 5K this weekend. "It's been a great four years at Iowa State together." Nelson — who participated in the U.S. Olympic Trials last year — was one of four collegiate runners to compete in Sunday's Jordan Invite. She finished 17th and could be penciled in for both the 10K and 5K in Waco. Saina's winning time of 31:37.22 at the Jordan Invite, qualified her for the August IAAF World Championships in Moscow if she's able to make the Kenyan team. "Meaghan, Betsy and Dani, they're the ones that kind of got it going," ISU track and field and cross country director Corey Ihmels said of the senior trio's legacy. "We don't win a couple conference championships in cross country without them and we don't come within eight points of winning the indoor meet without them. They've just taken our program to a whole different level." That's at or near the top. But this weekend's championships — run a week earlier than the past — created scheduling challenges of their own for Ihmels and his staff. "There were a few issues, but it is what it is," Ihmels said. While the Cyclone women appear destined for a top-three finish, the men hope for, but are not assured of, an upper division end point. One wild card in the mix is former Prairie standout Jacob Aune, who Ihmels said could score points this weekend as a true freshman. "He's a great athlete," Ihmels said. "He's going to be a very good runner for us down the line and he's battled since day one." Saina's steadily progressed beyond "very good." And her enviable, lengthy sleep patterns unwind as a big reason why. "I've always said to be a really, really good athlete you've got to be good at doing nothing," Ihmels said. "Betsy is as good as anybody I've been around at doing nothing." Conversation GuidelinesBe KindDon't use abusive, offensive, threatening, racist, vulgar or sexually-oriented language. Share KnowledgeBe truthful. Share what you know and what you are passionate about. Stay focusedPromote lively and healthy debate. Stay on topic. Ask questions and give feedback on the story's topic. Report TroubleHelp us maintain a quality comment section by reporting comments that are offensive. If you see a comment that is offensive, or you feel violates our guidelines, simply click on the "x" to the far right of the comment to report it. read the full guidelines here » Commenting will be disabled on stories dealing with the following subject matter: Crime, sexual abuse, property fires, automobile accidents, Amber Alerts, Operation Quickfinds and suicides. |
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Have you ever wondered how the hunter fits into modern-day conservation efforts? Are you concerned about how to handle a bow and arrow? These are just a couple of the instructional areas covered in the FWC's bowhunting course.
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Heres the link Beagle,
And in this case Rick Bonnell is absolutely correct. When Gerald plays the PF spot, its only a matter of time before something bad happens.
I know Bonnell does not get much love on this Board, and rightly so. But he has an article out today which is very well thought out and makes a great point. *I am no good with providing links, so if someone can provide the link from Charlottte.com, that would be great.
I am one who of those whom Bonnell correctly states has toyed with the idea of allowing Crash to play the 4 position. If we happen to be in a Draft position and the best player is a 3, we can line him up between J-Rich and Crash. I'd rather draft a PF or C, but the option was there. Many of us have said that, Bernie played him at the 4 and so has Vincent.
Bonnell points out that although a smaller lineup like that may be athletic and seem like a good idea, that we risk putting Crash in positions where he can be hurt. It puts him having to guard someone who is consisitently 20-40 pounds heavier than he is, and in a contact sport, "thngs happen". Well, a "thing" happened last night. I'm not saying that this is somthing which can "easily happen again", but that it cannot be surprising to us.
I think I have reconsidered my thoughts of a small lineup. I think we absolutely need to keep Crash at the 3, and forego using him at the 4. Maybe in the occasional moments where the other team is playing a smaller lineup and he will not be outsized by 20-40 pounds, it may be OK. But as a general rule, I think I'd shy away from it.
Heres the link Beagle,
And in this case Rick Bonnell is absolutely correct. When Gerald plays the PF spot, its only a matter of time before something bad happens.
Strange that I've been cosigning a lot of his most recent blogs he's speaking the 100% truth here again.
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For about the last month, I think his articles have been more in line with what we think and say a lot on this board.
I think he's right as well; except I'm not sure I understand this great mismatch advantage he (and Vincent) think is such a great idea; unless they're talking about the mismatches it puts against us.
Really IMHO the small lineup is the #1 reason we're so bad. Wallace has even been quoted as saying he doesn't want to play PF.
Wallace has been working all season on his outside shot; and generally improving it; that's a good thing. So has Okafor (well 10 ft. lol). But whenever Wallace misses it leaves Okafor outnumbered usually like 3 to 1 under the boards. The first quarter last night was full of that. I'm not sure OK50 wasn't just thinking "screw this". He needs a little help.
We are getting killed inside.
I guess this mystical mismatch advantage is what keeps driving Vincent to use the lineups he does. I guess I'm just not a mystical/spiritual kind of guy; cause like most things like that; I don't get it.
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During last night's intro, I saw that the Kings were starting two 7-footers on the front line, my first thought was, "Oh God, if Hammy starts his midget lineup, we'll get crushed." and he did.
Still, the guys played hard, primarily when Dudley was in the game. But then Sammy took him out and, well, you see how it went.
Here's my overall thoughts on the game: Sam needs to learn (among other things) how to match up with other teams...the small ball lineup, IMO, was chic back when the Suns were starting Rex Chapman, now teams are getting bigger and we're trying to out-fast them. Secondly, WE NEED TO MAKE OUR FREE THROWS!!! We lost 13 free points on the line and the two that Okafor bricked came back to haunt us. Third: what in God's name was up with that final set? It looked like they weren't even TRYING to get J-Rich the ball, who I thought should get the last shot cuz he was on fire the whole game. And last, but not least, my prayers to Crash and his family. It was terrible being there and watching him laid out like that, so I hope he takes his time being healthy...basketball shouldn't matter to much for Gerald right now, I just want him to be safe and 100% fit.
But the Crash situation just goes back to my first point: matchups. Mikki Moore leveled Crash with an inadvertent elbow pretty much because Moore is a ton taller than Crash, and it's like I told my wife: "I'm 6'3", you're 5'...if we played basketball and I turned to face-up to the rim, I'd probably hit you in the face every time."
Get to thinkin, Sam, you freakin moron! Every timeout, I was shouting "Don't listen to him!!!"
Amour: I'm just picturing you at the game. Your about 20 ft from our bench. Sam calls a TO. At the team gathers around, and you yell "Don't listen to him!". I swear, I bet half the team would get a big smile on their face and think to themselves "I hear you! We tuned him our a couple months ago!"
Oh, to be a fly on the wall in the luxury boxes with MJ and the guys at a time when Sam is calling ridiculous plays and installing a ridiculous lineup.
If I could afford to be in the lower bowl, much less 20ft from the bench, I'd be verbally MAULING vincent during the game. I'd shout to the players not to listen to him and I'd be chanting "Ja-Red Dud-ley! :clap clap clapclapclap:" until Hammy puts him in the game
Hmmmm.... I DO sit about 20 ft. from the bench (well actually about 15 ft.) and sometimes I do yell. My screams are few, but when they come they're usually involuntary and quite loud. A few games ago when Sam removed Carroll late in the game; I just screamed "Matt Carroll!!!" at the top of my chords. Matt turned to see who yelled and kind of smirked...but I was hiding by then LOL.
Normally though, when Sam puts McInnis in late in the game; he does hear a very loud chorus of "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!" from the fans behind him. The man is obviously clueless though.
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Friday, April 05, 2013
Faithful gather before dawn to watch the broadcast of the inaugural Mass of Pope Francis in Buenos Aires, Argentina, March 19.
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (CNS) — Rafaela Gonzalez spent the wee hours of March 19 watching the installation of the first Argentine pope on the big screens outside the city's cathedral. She spoke with admiration about Pope Francis, with disdain for the country's political picture and with concern for the church in a country with an overwhelmingly Catholic population, but a flock moving further from parishes, priests and church practices.
"It's a very superficial Catholicism" in Argentina, said Gonzalez, a nurse and a member of the Schonstatt Sisters of Mary, a secular institute. "We have catechism classes, but it has not done a lot to deepen the faith."
Her concerns and complaints cut to the reality of a country where the majority claims to be Catholic, pride for the pope is common and questions persist about the church's role during the 1976-1983 military dictatorship.
Many Argentines confirmed that Catholics participate in pilgrimages and celebrate their patron saints — especially St. Cajetan and Our Lady of Lujan, the national patroness — but do not attend Mass or get involved in parish life. Increasing numbers of Argentines profess no religious affiliation, and evangelical and other Christian confessions have gained ground.
In Argentina, the world's eighth-largest country geographically, rural regions and the provinces are considered more Catholic than the capital. But even in the outlying areas, "there's been a decline in participation for Mass and patron saint holidays," said Gustavo Loza, spokesman for the Archdiocese of Cordoba, northwest of Buenos Aires.
Clergy in the provinces are perceived to be on friendlier terms with the current administration of President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, said Jose Maria Poirier, director of the Catholic magazine, Criterio.
"On the whole the bishops' conference isn't in agreement with Cristina; in some provinces there are bishops who have received (federal) help for Caritas and get along well with the government," Poirier said.
Many Argentines approach religion in a nonpolitical way and participate in popular expressions of faith — something Pope Francis embraced.
"Many people will participate in pilgrimages" and patron saint celebrations, "but not Mass," said Father Jose Maria di Paola, who works with drug addicts in the shanties of Buenos Aires.
"They have a simple faith," added Father Martin Carrozza, another priest working in the shanties, where he says priests have adjusted to accommodate the Catholic customs brought by large populations of Bolivians and Paraguayans.
The number of Argentine Catholics who regularly attend Mass is unclear, although Gabriel Castelli, member of the board of directors at the Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina, estimated the number at 15 percent. The government's Center for Labor Studies and Investigations' survey found 23.8 percent of Argentines professing a religious faith regularly attended services.
Data on religious affiliation and influence varies.
A 2008 survey by the labor studies center showed 76 percent of Argentines saying they were Catholic. Some 11.3 percent of the population identified as atheist, agnostic or holding no religious beliefs in 2008; 9 percent were evangelicals.
Norberto Padilla, professor of constitutional law at the Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina, said the numbers of nonreligious are more pronounced in the populous capital and are equal among the well-educated and those with little education.
"There was has been a decline in the enthusiasm for religion," he said. "People don't marry in the church as much, don't baptize their children."
The Catholic Church still holds a privileged position in Argentina; it is even mentioned in the constitution. Each May, for the national holidays, government leaders attend special Masses celebrated by bishops.
Advocates for a more secular state want that to stop. They also objected when schools closed March 19 for Pope Francis' installation. And the approval of sex-same marriage laws, despite church opposition, "was widely supported," said independent political analyst Sergio Berensztein.
A tense atmosphere persists — and the church and its role in present-day Argentina "cannot be separated from the cultural-political context," said Father Jose Maria Ruiz Diaz, pastor of St. Benedict the Abbot Parish in the affluent Belgrano district of Buenos Aires.
The complaints and opposition to contentious social policy changes speak to the hierarchical church's position in the Argentina of recent years: a political position — even though Catholics work with the poor and provide schooling and social assistance in areas where the state is absent.
It's reflected, too, in the allegations — often from pro-government publications — that Catholic bishops stayed silent or, in some cases, acted complicity with members of the military dictatorship.
Jaqueline Campbell Davila, former spokeswoman for the Mexican Diocese of Saltillo, is a practicing Catholic who spent three years working on a graduate degree in human rights at an Argentine university. She said twice she was "run out of classes" for being Catholic — a reflection of the perceptions among critics and families who had loved ones abducted "that the church was at the right hand of power."
But some Catholics hope the elevation of Pope Francis will bring Argentines back to the church.
"There's been a renewal of enthusiasm," said Guillermo Galeano, spokesman for the Diocese of Lomas de Zamora in suburban Buenos Aires. Priests, he said, have noticed increased attendance at Mass since Pope Francis' election.
Father Ruiz has noticed the same and expressed the hope, "Maybe this brings a revival."
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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Ryan Lochte is warming to the idea of being a TV star.
Even if it's not doing much for his swimming.
Lochte is struggling to balance the demands of getting ready for this summer's world championships and filming a new reality television show, which begins airing on E! Entertainment Television in April.
The 11-time Olympic medalist concedes that shooting ''What Would Ryan Lochte Do?'' makes it difficult to do the sort of training he needs to be consistent in the pool.
He's supposed be practicing nine times a week, but rarely makes more than four or five sessions.
''I didn't realize they were going to be pulling me in different directions all the time,'' Lochte said Saturday night after wrapping up the Orlando Grand Prix with a victory in the 200-meter individual medley. ''I'm stronger than I've ever been outside the pool. But in the pool, I haven't been able to train on a consistent basis.''
While Lochte won his final event in Orlando, he wasn't happy with the way he did it. ''I messed up everything possible in that race,'' he said.
His other events were even worse. He finished second in the 100 butterfly, third in the 100 backstroke and a disappointing fifth in the 200 back, which has long been one of his strongest races.
While Lochte has made cameos on ''30 Rock'' and other shows since winning two golds, two silvers and a bronze at the London Games, the reality show has proven to be much more demanding.
''This is totally different,'' he said. ''This is consuming my life.''
Even when Lochte makes it to practice, he has to get right back to filming as soon as he's done.
''I have to go home, change and start shooting for the show,'' he said. ''It doesn't stop until 10 or 11 o'clock at night. We're shooting every day, all day, nonstop. I swear, in the past two weeks, I've gotten a lot of gray hairs just from this meet and shooting this show.''
Not that Lochte is complaining.
He wasn't content to fade away after a somewhat disappointing performance in London, jumping at every opportunity to build his brand — and bring more attention to a sport that, despite the presence of stars such as himself, Missy Franklin and the now-retired Michael Phelps, still struggles for headlines in non-Olympic years.
The fact is: Lochte might become more famous for an eight-episode reality show than anything he's done at the pool. He's got six more weeks of filming — a small price to pay, he figures, and why he pushed so hard to persuade his demanding coach, Gregg Troy, this was the right thing to do.
''I tell him, 'Look, this is for me. Just stick with me for eight weeks, until I'm done shooting this show. Then I'll get back into it,''' Lochte said. ''He's been working with me. But it is frustrating for him and for me. I love swimming. I love being in the water. It just hasn't really happened that much. The training really hasn't been up to par.''
Troy has struggled to be patient with his most famous swimmer.
''Gregg hates it,'' Lochte said. ''He calls me all the time, yelling at me. He's been threatening to kick me off the team, telling me to just go somewhere else.''
Unlike Phelps, who walked away from the sport at roughly the same age, the 28-year-old Lochte has every intention of swimming at least until the 2016 Rio Olympics.
His more immediate priority is July's world championships in Barcelona, Spain, where he intends to tackle the sort of demanding program that has become his trademark, even though most swimmers scale back as they approach their 30s.
''I'm really not looking at narrowing down my events,'' Lochte said. ''I'm keeping them all open. I love racing. I'm going to race as many events as I physically can.''
Even the 400 individual medley, which he won in London with a dominating performance but hasn't been swimming on the Grand Prix circuit, will likely remain a part of his schedule at major events such as the Olympics and world championships.
''A lot of people are saying that I'm done with the 400 IM,'' Lochte said. ''You know what? I'm still going to swim it. I like the 400 IM, even as much as it hurts, because it's one of the hardest events. I think that's why I like it. I'm going to keep doing the 400 IM. I'm not going to train specifically for it. I'm going to train for the other events. But I will be swimming the 400 IM.''
He continues to be a huge favorite with the fans, taking time at every meet to sign autographs and pose for pictures.
''I asked him, 'How do you stay so patient when everyone is always coming up, asking for your autograph,'' said Franklin, who also competed in Orlando, with much more success. ''He told me, 'One day, they won't want it.' That's so true.''Continued...


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Patty Mills leads Australia to Team GB and Russia wins
So proud to be an Aussie and especially a Boomer!! Love playing with these guys and for my country!
— Joe Ingles (@Joeingles7) August 4, 2012
Patty Mills has brought an inspired finish to Australia's pool play in the the Men's tournament, with two exciting performances against Russia and host nation Great Britain. In the Boomers' fourth game of the pool round, Mills put up a tournament-high 39 points, followed by a buzzer-beating game winning three-pointer against Russia.
The Boomers had a tough start to the London Olympics, with a tight loss to Brazil, followed by an expected defeat at the hands of powerhouse Spain. This put Australia in a tight position, requiring them to win the rest of the way to ensure a berth in the elimination rounds.
Head coach Brett Brown's charges made good on their potential by drubbing China, before facing Team GB. The game did not start out positively for Australia, as they were down by 15 points in the third quarter after a torrid first half. Amazingly, the visitors parlayed that terrible start into a 31 point victory, behind Mills' 39 points and a 70-29 second half.
Mills shot 5/7 from deep during the game and 64% from the field in total. The Boomers managed to hold British star Luol Deng to 9 points on 3/15 shooting in the game.
Heading into the Russia match, both teams had already sewn up their tickets to the next round, but at this stage momentum is all-important. Russia were fresh off an upset victory of pool favorites Spain and looked to extend their unbeaten streak to five.
The game was a tight one, with both teams staying in sniffing distance the whole way, setting up a dramatic fourth quarter finish. With four seconds to go and Russia up by one point, Brown drew up a play for Australia on the out-of-bounds play. The set was run to perfection, as Mills received the ball at the top of the key to drill a buzzer-beating three pointer, giving the Boomers a one point victory.
Mills finished the game with 13 points. Whilst his shooting percentage was unimpressive, he made the shot when it counted for Australia, showing his big game mentality. He will have to bring that same persona into Australia's first elimination game in the crossover against Team USA on Wednesday.
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- OCCUPATION: Songwriter, Singer
- BIRTH DATE: March 18, 1979 (Age: 34)
- EDUCATION: Brentwood School, Five Towns College
- PLACE OF BIRTH: Los Angeles, California
- Full Name: Adam Noah Levine
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Born in 1979 in Los Angeles, California, Adam Levine is the Grammy Award-winning lead singer of the band Maroon 5, whose success includes several chart-topping hits and gold and platinum albums. In 2011, he branched out to television as a judge/coach on the reality singing show The Voice. In 2012, Maroon 5 returned to the charts with its fourth studio album, Overexposed, featuring hits like "One More Night" and "Payphone." In 2013, Levine entered his fourth season on The Voice.
"I don't know if it's possible to live the rock 'n roll lifestyle and still be romantic."
"Before I go on stage I pretend that everyone loves me."
"I love attention. I can't stand not having it. It just has to be the right kind. To do what you love, to be with the people you love? That's all I want."
"I spend most of my life naked. In fact, I often have to be told by the people around me that it's inappropriate to be as naked as I am. But I live in California, where it's always warm, so why not?"
"I'd rather be loud and misunderstood than quiet and bored"
Early Years
Adam Noah Levine was born on March 18, 1979, in Los Angeles, California. He formed his first band, Kara's Flowers, while attending the private Brentwood School with friends and fellow students Jesse Carmichael, Mickey Madden and Ryan Dusick. The band released its first album, The Fourth World, in 1997, as high school seniors. Kara's Flowers released one single, "Soap Disco," and appeared on an episode of Beverly Hills 90210, before finding success elusive and breaking up.
Levine and Carmichael left Los Angeles for Long Island, New York, to attend Five Towns College, a music and performing arts school. Living in New York exposed the pair to an entirely different music scene, involving large doses of R&B and hip-hop, and Levine would later say that living in New York had a large impact on his musical point-of-view.
Maroon 5
Levine and Carmichael dropped out of Five Towns and returned to Los Angeles in 2000. There, they reunited with the other members of Kara's Flowers and added a new member, guitarist James Valentine (Carmichael moved to keyboards). The band then changed its name to Maroon 5 and released its debut album, Songs About Jane, in 2002. Two years later, after slowly climbing the charts, the album went platinum, and the song's music video turned Adam Levine into an instant sex symbol.
Maroon 5 earned their first Grammy Award (best new artist) in 2004. The band would go on to win Grammys for best pop performance in 2005 and 2007.
Songs About Jane was followed by It Won't Be Soon Before Long (2007) and Hands All Over (2010), the latter of which featured the smash hit "Moves Like Jagger," which peaked at No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, on the Billboard chart. Levine has also found success along the way by appearing on other musicians' albums, working with such superstars as Kanye West, Alicia Keys and Natasha Bedingfield.
In 2012, Maroon 5 returned to the charts with its fourth studio album, Overexposed, featuring hits like "One More Night" and "Payphone" with Wiz Khalifa. Levine and his bandmates went on an international tour to promote the recording.
Beyond Music
Adam Levine began branching out into television in 2007, when he made a comedic appearance on Saturday Night Live. He also appeared on Comedy Central's A Night of Too Many Stars and had a cameo on Jimmy Kimmel Live. In 2011, Levine made the jump to a full-time TV gig as a judge/coach on the reality series The Voice, and in 2012, he landed a role on the series American Horror Story.
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Earth Hour in Edinburgh
Earth Hour began in Sydney in 2007, when 2.2 million homes and businesses switched off their lights for one hour. In 2008 the message had grown into a global sustainability movement, with 50 million people switching off their lights. Global landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, Rome's Colosseum, the Sydney Opera House and the Coca Cola billboard in Times Square all stood in darkness.
In 2009, Earth Hour moved to the next level, with buildings in thousands of cities and towns - including Edinburgh - switching off their lights as part of a global "vote for Planet Earth."
In 2010, Earth Hour saw a larger wave of darkness roll across the planet, with 134 countries and territories taking part: thousands of cities across all 7 continents, 8 out of the 10 most populated cities, 25 of the world's megacities and 79 capital cities. Every Scottish city and Scottish local authority took part in Earth Hour.
Headed by WWF, Earth Hour returns in March, and as before anyone can participate simply by switching off the lights and powering down their energy.
Edinburgh Castle, the Scottish Parliament building, and the Forth Rail Bridge are among the landmark places that go dark for 60 minutes.
Edinburgh City Council's Waverley Court HQ, the City Chambers, the Scott Monument, Calton Hill monuments, Burns Monument, and St John's Church are among buildings expected to switch off for Earth Hour.
In previous years, iconic Edinburgh landmark, the Forth Bridge, as well as Our Dynamic Earth, and the Scottish Scouts have joined in Earth Hour.
WWF, who are co-ordinating Earth Hour, hope the event will re-invigorate people and government in the drive to reduce carbon emissions.
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Michael Jordan
"The sudden disappointment of a hope leaves a scar which the ultimate fulfillment of that hope never entirely removes."
Thomas Hardy
"The orgasm has replaced the cross as the focus of longing and fulfillment"
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""When a man has fulfilled all four of these requisites—to be wide awake, to have fear, respect, and absolute assurance—there are no mistakes for which he will have to account; under such conditions his actions lose the blundering quality of the acts of a fool. If such a man fails, or suffers a defeat, he will have lost only a battle, and there will be no pitiful regrets over that.""
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Opto 22 introduces SNAP PAC redundancy option kit
Hardware and software let users build redundant PAC systems easily.
Opto 22, developer the SNAP PAC family of programmable automation controllers, I/O, and accessories, has released the SNAP PAC Redundancy Option Kit (SNAP-PAC-ROK), which enables users to design an Ethernet-based redundant control system with maximum reliability and distributed intelligence.
Using standard Opto 22 S-series SNAP PACs, SNAP Ethernet I/O, and the newly announced PAC Project Professional 9.0 software suite, users can configure automation systems with dual programmable automation controllers (PACs) that essentially synchronize and run in parallel. In the event one controller fails or is knocked offline, the other controller will assume command and continue to execute the control program and the processes it runs, with no interruption or restart necessary.
This feature, known as "redundancy," provides many advantages. Foremost among these is a significant reduction in the control system's mean time between failures (MTBF), and thus even greater levels of reliability for process-oriented applications in the manufacturing of semiconductors, thin film LCD, and other high-value product batches. Redundant control systems also prove advantageous (and are frequently mandated) for processing, handling, and transport of chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and oil and gas products and byproducts.
IC Engineering Project Manager Ryan McCollum has implemented large-scale automation projects at the research and testing facilities of one of the world's largest oil companies. He says, "Redundancy, combined with the larger memory and better multi-tasking capabilities of the Opto 22 PACs, make them superior to most PLCs. The Opto 22 hardware also provides a variety of other useful, often exclusive capabilities."
Redundant Opto 22 control systems created with the SNAP PAC Redundancy Option Kit provide several unique features, according to the company. For instance, the two identically configured controllers (active and backup) are able to swap roles in the redundancy scheme at any time, allowing flexibility during system start-up and commissioning.
The kit includes the SNAP PAC Redundancy Arbiter, which is a standalone processor that connects serially to both controllers. It and monitors and regulates their status, and maintains synchronization of the control program during system startup. The kit also includes the SNAP redundant power switch, which allows power re-starts to controllers in the event of failure and during firmware upgrades.
With redundant Opto 22 controllers , customers also can keep their control system online and operating even as they make changes to, or completely replace their control program. Once the new program is downloaded to one controller, it becomes active and the second controller is updated with the new instruction set. Customers can repeat this process as often as they like, as they test, fine tune, and configure their control program to their exact specifications. Similarly, customers seeking to make their existing system redundant need only to add the SNAP PAC Redundancy Option Kit, the latest version of PAC Project Professional, and a second S-series controller, which, upon commissioning, is automatically populated with the most current firmware and control program.
Other ways in which an Opto 22 redundant system differs from those of other automation suppliers: It uses the company's standard controllers, and it communicates over Ethernet using standard Cat 5 cabling. (No proprietary communication protocols, interfaces, or custom cables are required.)
See also: Opto 22 introduces PAC Project 9 control programming software suite
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Daniel Bice, the Journal Sentinel's watchdog columnist, holds politicians and the powerful accountable
Scott Walker jokes about appointing Sykes to U.S. Supreme Court
Gov. Scott Walker has spent the bulk of his book tour outlining a platform for a possible presidential bid in 2016 -- all the while gently dismissing any suggestion he is planning to run.
But Walker didn't mind joking about the possibility.
Speaking before the Federalist Society's 2013 National Lawyers Convention in Washington, D.C., Walker noted the presence of U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Diane Sykes at the event.
The first-term Republican governor pointed out that as a state lawmaker, he had supported Sykes' appointment to the state Supreme Court in 1999. Sykes garnered national attention for tossing softballs to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas during an interview at the group's gala dinner last Thursday.
"Diane Sykes is here as well -- one of our favorite jurists," Walker said Friday at the Mayflower Hotel.
"If I ever got the chance to appoint you to something in the future, I'd be inclined to do that," he joked before being interrupted with laughter and then applause. "The rest of my staff just wilted with that comment."
Among others attending Walker's speech at the conservative legal group's convention were Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Rebecca Bradley; his chief legal counsel, Brian Hagedorn; and Andrew Hitt, assistant deputy secretary at the state Department of Administration.
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Funny stuff, maybe Little Man Tate can get Zonkers Zeilinski to come up with some stuff for Mary Burke. She looks humorless.
I think Burke is really a man....
I think walker is a feline.
Perhaps a rabid ferret?
JustSlice - then she should be right up Walkers alley, I hear he has a thing for Kochs.
Get some clothes on you saucy wench.
Pat Robertson would not like your picture.
(He really would, but he would have to say he didn't)
Anyway, It is Low-on-class. -
pierre - take 2 enhancers with your prune juice
Yeah, he's a real stand up comedian
No, he's a joke.
A real hoot, except for one thing: Scooter's serious. Dunce.
Dismal job report comes out today that Walker's Wisconsin created just under 24,000 jobs in 12 months and our leader is in Washington telling jokes.
If you stand with Walker you will fall for anything.
Complete control in Madison by Republicans. Quite the experiment.
Republicans have no clue on how to create jobs, but are darn good at pushing their social agenda.-
yeah and you dems no nothing about creating jobs, but are great at living off us taxpayers!
I pay plenty of taxes and I don't whine about it.
I am not a politician. The Republicans ran on jobs, jobs, jobs in 2010. I am a lifelong Wisconsinite, small business owner/operator. The simple fact is that the Republicans are failing in Wisconsin. They have not put one jobs bill on the floor but we get neat things like ultrasound for women. -
slice......and you believe spending more money than you take in is the way to go?I also guarantee you I am not living off you tax payers.And your surmising that dems are stupid base on their not agreeing with your political philosophy speaks volumes on your lack of thought processing.
You care to compare 1040's with this Dem? -
bing - what else do you come up on the short end of comparison?
And Tim Russell to head U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs!
I saw the headline and thought, Charley Sykes as the Supreme Court Clown?
Now isn't that White for Wisconsin.-
Another moron who doesn't realize that it's Charlie's EX WIFE that is being discussed here...
Said woman (Diane Sykes) has a nice long resume as a JUDGE, including time on the WI Supreme Court & currently sits on the US 7th Circuit, down in Chicago...
IAW, *exactly* the type of person who is normally appointed to the Supreme Court....
Walker proving again, that he is more intelligent then the newly appointed King of the former United States...this time with Supreme Court Justices.
Sykes >>>>>>>>>> Sotomayor Kagan-
You must be a troll, only an idiot thinks Sykes would make a good supreme court justice.
But it might get him off the air - then we don;'t have to listen to his mindless drivel.
Didn't even read the article, did ya?
lilmarlene - U R giving us gals a bad rep. People are going to think women are too stupid to turn off radio shows they don't want to listen to.
Look at all the idiots that thought a Chicago street organizer had the qualifications to be POTUS. How's that going for ya?
Pretty good Kilgore, thanks for asking.
I find it strange a man who is so proud to have cut 20% of the County workforce, yet at the same time is trying to create jobs. Didn't that 20% who had the jobs contribute to the economy? That's 20% of a workforce out of a job and on unemployment.
Those that will see this as a victory for your 'hard earned tax dollars' are very myopic and short-sighted. -
Apparently the Dems can't tell the difference between Charlie Sykes & his ex wife...
Dianne Sykes is a federal appellate judge, and quite well qualified to be a Supreme Court justice....-
Both of the Sykes are scoundrels. That is a fact. Anyone who believes them is an extremist fool.
And you are an idiot like always and unqualified to respect based off of your comments.
I agree with you. However with the likes of Sotomayor, Ginsburg, and Kagan sitting on the SC, the qualification bar has been set pretty low. Right about now I think Judge Judy would be an improvement.
The cliches are running wild in this blog. Sykes was married to the plastic one. Nonetheless, she is cut from the same ideological cloth. That she spoke at the elitist Federalist Society pretty much says it all. We do not need extremists in our government nor our judiciary - every society that has pandered to zealots has paid a terrible price. We have dabbed in these waters from time to time in our country, but have always found strength in respect and compromise. This woman claims (when she even lets her views be known) to be a strict constitutionalist as a way to avoid admitting her extreme conservative bias. Neatly fits Walker's myopic view of the world. She can run intellectual circles around him, but she's his kind of gal. Fair is foul and foul is fair .... Something wicked this way comes.
You have the same problem with liberal extremists on the court, or is your contempt reserved exclusively for conservative ones?
I submit that nearly every jurist in the country could run intellectual circles around nearly every politician.
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I think your insulting every clerk and court stenographer in the country by comparing them to Botox Nancy.


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'The Big Beginning': Latest Symphony Of Science Discusses Origin Of The Universe
For those counting and not just staring at the clock waiting for the weekend to arrive, this is the eighth (8th) installment in the autotuned Symphony of Science series. It deals with the beginnings of the universe, which, from the information I've gathered from that picture, possibly involved a man in a motorized wheelchair.
It deals with the origins of our universe, covering the Big Bang theory, expansion and cooling of the universe, formation of galaxies, the interplay between matter and anti-matter, and cosmic radiation. The music video features Stephen Hawking, Richard Dawkins, Carl Sagan, Tara Shears, and Neil deGrasse Tyson.
This one isn't really as musical as some of the others, but there is some learning to be had if you can get past all the wah-wahs. Unfortunately, I could not, which is why I'm still convinced we're all just figments of Stephen Hawking's imagination. "But then how was Stephen made?" GAAAAAAAHH -- I'M GONNA HAVE TO GET HIGH AND THINK ABOUT IT.
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Thanks to qazzquimby and Nemo, who wrote and performed a song about black holes in a high school talent show and came in third. Let me guess -- a group of guys dressed as girls singing a Spice Girls song got second place and a Michael Jackson impersonator first. It's the same everywhere.
In the third installment of the Symphony of Science series comes 'Our Place In The Cosmos', a quartet of interplanetary song by Carl Sagan, Richard Dawkins, Michio Kaku and Robert Jastrow. This is definitely the "Barry White" song of the series so far, and there is no doubt in... / Continue →
This is the second song/video in the Symphony of Science series, a project designed by John Boswell to spit scientific knowledge in an auto-tuned musical format. The first chart topper was 'A Glorious Dawn' with Carl Sagan and Stephen Hawking. Now Carl is back with backup sin... / Continue →
When I think old I think the tub of cottage cheese in my fridge that was there when I moved in. I'm afraid to touch it. Not even the pickles and artichoke hearts will go anywhere near that thing. And you know what? I don't blame them. What I do do is gag every time I see i... / Continue →


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