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3/4 cup organic light brown sugar
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Every time I see last post JC5100, I have to click on it.... Pure comedy.
Not sure what to think about this kid yet. But I liked what I saw when he went against UNLV.
He is a damn good option in round 3.
i know a lot of guys like gavin escobar, and it was just mentioned we met with him. but why do you guys believe he will be any better than stocker? what does he do differently, better?
FRG is the most logical poster on this board. You guys just don\'t like where the logical conclusions take you.


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Is there another country whose sufferings compare with Poland's over the last centuries? No doubt there are some whose sufferings have been as bad or worse in terms of loss of life, and by other measures too. But I refer to the marked spiritual dimension to her particular sufferings. They seem almost personal—almost as if they were deliberately directed at her identity as a nation. And they are imposed on her from without, not self-inflicted, as in Russia or Rwanda.
I am thinking of the partitions, the Nazi occupation, swiftly followed by the Soviet occupation; the Warsaw uprising and its aftermath, Auschwitz, the Katyn Forest Massacre, and now the terrible, terrible news today.
Why? Who can fathom it?
I am clinging to the insight of the greatest son of Poland in our time: the purpose of suffering is to unleash love.
Ian, I couldn't agree more. I, too, am often irritated and dismayed by the way gender roles are discussed in Christian circles.
I got in a heated online exchaged recently over an article that extolled the male tendency to be domineering.
The author theorized that men need to be dominating, because they need to learn to dominate themselves, viz. their own fallen nature.
Women don't need to conquer our fallen nature. That comes naturally to us.
So, that was an instance of treating something common to all persons as if it's especially applicable to men, which is demeaning to women.
Then, the emphasis on roles very often neglects the individuality of persons, which always exceeds generalizations.
I think the problem becomes serious when we treat a general observation (e.g. "women are better at men than homemaking") as a moral prescripton: "Therefore no woman should work outside the home."
Aug. 30 at 9:03am | See in context
No, just about everyone knows we need relationships. I will be thinking about how to express what I'm trying to say more clearly as I take care of some urgent things around here, because I want to do this discussion more justice than I can right now. Bis bald!
Aug. 29 at 10:54am | See in context
I highly recommend Thomas Dubay's Authenticity as further reading for this post.
Aug. 29 at 10:40am | See in context
Do you think anyone really believes that?
Maybe I live in a bubble. But I know lots of people who think being Catholic (for instance) means "you have to stay in relationships" and that all concern for authenticity is a modernist cover for egocentrism, that annulments are nothing but ephemisms for divorce, and that if you're a mother it means that you "role" is to be a fulltime housewife, and so on and so forth.
I haven't met anyone who thinks we don't need relationships.
I know they're out there, but I don't come across them.
Aug. 29 at 10:30am | See in context
Kate, yes, I was always struck by Karol Wojtyla's distinction between humanl acts and "acts of man": acts that emerge from your free center, and things that you do but that are just physiological or instinctive or reactive--acts that are "automatic" in some way, and don't fully involve your freedom.
The feminist ideas that Maggie Gallagher was writing against did have a large grain of truth. As we've been talking about here lately from many angles, for a long time, there definitely are people and relationships and cultures and mentalities that you do have to separate yourself from to find out who you even are, and to initiate action that really comes from your own free center.
Where many people go wrong, it seems, is in seeing the core of each person as totally unrelated to relations with other subjects. It's as if they think: if it's a relationship, it's not a reality, but just something that's "in your head" or something that belongs to the realm of feelings, understood in the most superficial and reductive sense.
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I like what you say here, Kate.
As someone who has had a lot to learn about personal authenticity, I have more sympathy (I think) than a lot of conservative Catholics—certainly more than I used to have myself—for the contemporary ways of talking about about the self.
I mean, I understand now in ways I didn't used to, for instance, that "me time" is something I need. I used to scorn the idea as selfish. "All of me and my time belongs to God and my husband and children." I didn't understand that this was a neglect of my own humanity.
I had to learn not to be driven by my "role" as wife and mother, and so on. I hadn't realized how alienated from myself I was, and how artificial many of my ideas of what I ought to do and be were.
I had to learn to "taken possession of the land" that is my self—take responsibility for my thoughts, feelings, acts, limits, etc.
Part of this entailed a discovery that some of my relationships weren't real.
I'm still learning.
Aug. 29 at 9:43am | See in context
Sometimes I think that the "who you are" in "become who you are" refers to our acting and being--which are inalienable, really. So it's not really that we can ever be not ourselves, but we are less than fully ourselves when we abdicate responsibility for our actions, when we re-act rather than act, when we choose by failing to choose.
Which mean, I guess, that I am as fully myself in relationship as I am in a role or function, so long as I am fully present to the choices and persons around me, and fully choose to act out of my own gifts, abilities, and call to virtue. If I use a social construct, relationship, function, or even a 'vocation' as a prop, a layer of insulation against the terrible call to own my own actions and respond rightly to the goods around me, then they can be obstacles to my full development as "who I am."
I remember when Jen Fulwiler wrote about realizing that the best 'me time' is the kind that reinvigorates--which tends to be active: creation, exercise, service, self-development. These are responses to the goods in ourselves, the world, and others.
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Yikes! I would have done the same.
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In the case of the apostolate I mentioned that I used to support financially, I twice sent emails expressing my concern. I got no answer. Then I noticed on facebook that many others shared my concern. The public outcry became strong enough that the head of the organization wrote about it. He didn't just defend his organization, he touted the Christian heroism of its members. He didn't just disagree with the critics, he chastized them for their lack of charity.
That's when I determined to disengage, which is to say (in this case), stop sending them money.
Aug. 28 at 8:07am | See in context
Thanks for your answer Katie. I can agree wholeheartedly. I would only hope that most folks wouldn't be too hasty in disengaging completely from something/someone without first letting the organization (or person) know what has happened and why. I suppose a healthy dose of discernment and prayer is also needed when things go awry. Thanks again!
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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (6/3/13) – Russell L. Curley, former Assistant Vice President for Records and Institutional Effectiveness at Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM), will be the new Director for the Academic Advising & Retention Center at Western Kentucky University. He officially begins in this role today.
At Minnesota State University Moorhead, Dr. Curley was responsible for a number of enrollment management functions that included, but were not limited to, the development of the academic calendar, academic schedule building and room reservations, course registration, class restrictions, as well as drop and add scheduling functions. He also managed degree audit records, transfer credit articulation and processing, and coordinating internal and external requests for data while protecting student privacy. Dr. Edna Szymanski, President of University of Minnesota State Moorhead, said: "Russ has been a strong advocate for student development. We have benefited from his talents and know that your institution will as well."
"Dr. Curley brings more than 20 years of experience in higher education and administrative leadership that significantly enhance our efforts to strengthen WKU's advising structure and positively influence the university's retention and student engagement efforts as well," said Joelle Davis Carter, WKU's Assistant Vice President for Retention and Student Services. "Russell will contribute significantly to the AARC with his years of experience across a broad range of services such as advising, registration, student orientation and student assessment. He also understands the importance of establishing quantitative standards to measure the effectiveness and quality of our programs. Russell believes if you can measure it, you can improve it."
Dr. Curley served in a number of senior leadership positions prior to MSUM on the campuses of University of Cincinnati and North Iowa Area Community College. During his tenure at the University of Cincinnati, he served as the Director of the Transfer and Lifelong Learning Center and Office of Educational Services respectively. As the Director of the TLLC, he was responsible for collaborating with 10 undergraduate colleges to seamlessly admit transfer undergraduate students and implement five transfer scholarship programs. Within these roles, he also was actively involved in securing a Trio McNair grant, establishing the initial McNair program, and developing First Year Experience and Learning Community programs.
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Jason Kidd sits down with Jim Paschke to talk about what he's seen from the young Bucks in Summer League, his coaching style and potential assistant coaches.
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See the post game reaction from Jabari Parker and Sean Sweeney after the Bucks closed out their 2014 Summer League run with a win
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Get to know Bucks rookie center Johnny O'Bryant a little bit better
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Jabari Parker scores 20 points and grabs 15 rebounds as the Bucks beat the Warriors on Friday.
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Jabari Parker drives to the basket and finishes with an amazing slam.
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Nate Wolters dishes to Jabari Parker for the easy slam.
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Johnny O'Bryant hustles back to reject James Michael McAdoo at the rim.
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Jabari Parker drives the paint stops, pops and nails the jumper.
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Jabari Parker crosses over a Suns' defender and heads to the rack.
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Jabari Parker blows by the Suns' defense and drops the hammer.
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Jabari Parker scores 20 points to help the Bucks defeat the Warriors 79-74.
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Jabari Parker speaks after a 20-point, 15 rebound performance in a victory over the Warriors.
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Bucks' rookie Johnny O'Bryant sits down with Jim Paschke to talk about joining the Bucks and his summer so far
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The Bucks fell to the San Antonio Spurs to start the tournament portion of Summer League play
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Jabari Parker uses the dribble to create space and knock down the turnaround fadeaway jumper.
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Rodney Hood drops 29 points to give the Jazz a win over the Bucks.
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Damien Inglis talks with Jim Paschke about joining the Bucks and his dream coming true
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Jason Kidd talks about getting prepared for the upcoming season with the Bucks.
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Seth Curry scores 26 points to lead the Suns to a 93-82 win over the Bucks.
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John Henson got some summer work in with the new coaching staff
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It was a fight to the finish but the Bucks fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers 70-68 in their Summer League Opener
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Read: Pressure Is Finally Being Applied To Get A Season Going
In the NY Post, Larry Brooks writes that both the players and the owners are feeling pressure to get a deal done so that a season could start by December 1.
Brooks writes that the shortened season would likely be 62-66 games. On 12/1 last year the Rangers had already played 22 games.
THIS SECTION is all about a shortened schedule.
On progress towards getting a deal done, Pierre LeBrun wrote at ESPN.com "That's still too early to call. But they're talking for a third consecutive day. And both sides stayed mum to the media again on Wednesday night. I'll take that as a promising sign — but know that this could still unravel Thursday."
1:27PM: Kevin Paul Dupont tweets "Some agents, and some B- and C-list NHLers now making their frustration clear to NHLPA. Eager to play. Eager for pay."
Darren Dreger tweets "Few details, but players pushed hard yest…gave NHL much to consider on all issues. NHL's response today determines next step."
If NHL doesn't honour existing contracts and guarantee players $1.883 share there will be no deal anytime soon. Biggest day of negotiation.—
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Get happily lost in the gorgeous details and intricacy of this exquisite hand-knit cardigan. The heirloom stitch work is seamlessly joined in a circle pattern that frames a four-leaf clover on the back. Finished with a soft shawl collar; and a rounded, longer-in-back hem that provides good coverage. The overall effect is modern yet classic. Hook-and-eye closure in front. Semifitted. Due to the nature of hand-knitting, you can expect the slim-fitting sleeves to stretch and ease with wear. Cotton-acrylic blend. Hand wash. 41" length. Imported.
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Better than pictured
Based on some previous reviews I guess it's all on perception. I got the small and I think it fits well. It could be a *tad* roomier if you wear it closed, but I don't so it's not a problem. It looks better open I think. I love the sleeves are different/tighter than the body of the sweater. And the sleeves are slightly longer which I love. I got the iron and I also love that it's different, not a color you can walk into any store and see. I wouldn't call it an olive bc it's much deeper than that. It does have a dark green cast but it has a gray appearance, but deeper than taupe. I suppose iron sums it up! It a dark greenish gray that I think is really cool. My husband thinks it fits and looks great too!
Great Sweater
I was very pleased with this sweater. The fit, the look, and how well it is made. I got the cream colored sweater and it goes great with everything from jeans to dress pants.
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Beautiful knit
Love the style and the knitting patterns so much I went ahead and ordered the other color also. The back across the shoulders does not have a lot of give in it, so ordered the 2nd 1 size larger. Both colors great and not much difference otherwise between M and L.
A must have
My husband got me this sweater as a Christmas gift. I immediately ordered the other color and have lived in them since. I just retured from an Hawaiian trip and got many, many compliments. The weight is perfect for So. California mornings & evenings. The only possible improvment would be a more natural closure as I have to always wear it opened which is fine, but sometimes would like to have it more snug.
San Diego, CA
beautiful sweater
this is an incredible sweater. I get many compliments. Very unique. Definitly has that handknit quality boutique look. One reviewer said it was skimpy in the arms but I did not find this to be true at all.
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Pulls Out My Feminine Side
This is the go to ""cool weather favorite"" in my closest, transforming me to feminine and pretty, after a hard day's work on the farm, or at the computer. The lacy crochet dresses up my cords and jeans. And the generous graduated hem line makes my hips look narrower. No wonder I feel so good wearing it. The upper back feels a tad tight, and the sleeves are slightly narrow. This was a gift; so if I purchase the white one, I'd order up a size, as I do tend to have wide shoulders for the average medium.
beautiful cozy sweater
My friend has this sweater in the chalk color, I fell in love with it the first time I saw it. Beautifully made and very unique design. She had a small which I tried on and it was too small for me. I am a 9/10 so I ordered medium in the iron color which is more of a very dark khaki green. This sweater is so beautiful, feminine, warm and very soft~cozy. The only draw back is the price. But even so I think it's worth the splurge. Can't wait untill it goes on sale, I want the chalk color too!
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Fit is true to size. Nice fited arms but not tight.. very pretty. Lovely colors..weight is light and comfortable.easy to move in and is an eye carcher.Neckline can go up close to your neck like a scarf for cool or windy weather.I am a size 10, 5'4""and L is perfect. You'll wear it everywhere.A must buy if there ever was one.
This is a gorgeous. handknit sweater that is so beautifully made, it is a work of art. Very comfy, cozy & stylish. I am 5'4 1/2"" tall, weigh 118 lbs. & the small fits me perfectly. Tons of compliments and is so soft & warm. Love it!
Super cute & super SMALL
This is a cozy, lovely, fun-design & nice quality; however, the L was ridiculously small. I'm big (size 14 on top) but not huge. This sweater barely went on my arms and there was a 12"" gap in front -- no way I could fasten it. This would be great for women who have small chests and are overall small. I have to send back unfortunately.
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My very favorite piece of clothing
I love this sweater. It is so beautiful, and incredibly cozy. It is stunning over a dark shirt, as the design in the back is gorgeous.I liked the fit, although there is a lot of material around the neck...feels like a thick scarf there. I do not have large arms though, and the arms are snug; if my arms were fatter it would be too tight. I like it worn open.So many people complimented me on this.
my new favorite sweater
This sweater is gorgeous. I love the neutral sand color. I like that the sleeves are slim and the feminine cut of the sweater is completely flattering to my hourglass shape. Looks great with casual clothes and dressed up. It's beautifully made and, best of all, looks like a fine wool even though it's not, which is a wonderful thing for people like me who are terribly allergic to wool. I'm 5'4' curvy and went with the M based on other reviews. The fit is comfortable, I probably could have also worn a small, though I like the extra room so I can wear it over heavier tops in winter. Definitely worth the money. Thank you Territory Ahead--now how about some additional colors?
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Looks better in the picture
I am torn and am still debating about whether to keep this or send it back. I really wanted to love this sweater, and I agree with the other reviews that it's very feminine and has a boutique feel. I debated between a Small and Medium and ended up sizing up to the Medium because I have a small build but large chest. In the end, I don't think that's what made the difference, either way, though. For me it's the cut of this sweater that makes it drape oddly. I think it looks a little frumpy on me, and I feel like I'd need the perfect pair of tights to wear with it so that it doesn't come across as dumpy looking. Too bad, because it is pretty short of the weird cut in the arms/back that sort of pulls up everything else in terms of length, sleeve, etc.
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CHICAGO -- The Cubs and reliever Shawn Camp have agreed to a one-year, $1.35 million contract that includes another $200,000 in possible incentives, the team announced Monday.
Camp, who was the Cubs' only free agent, returns to the team after making a career-high 80 relief appearances. He finished tied for the Major League lead in appearances and ranked fifth in the National League with 77 2/3 innings. Camp, who turned 37 on Sunday, is the ninth Cubs pitcher to reach 80 appearances, and first since Sean Marshall did so in 2010.
Cubs manager Dale Sveum picked the durable right-hander as the team's first half Most Valuable Player. He totaled a career-high 18 holds, retired 57 of his first 80 batters faced and stranded 15 of 22 inherited runners.
Camp was released by the Mariners on March 23, and signed a Minor League contract with the Cubs three days later. He made the Opening Day roster and was one of the few veterans in the bullpen.
Carrie Muskat is a reporter for MLB.com. She writes a blog, Muskat Ramblings, and you can follow her on Twitter @CarrieMuskat. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Three great pieces of non-fiction for college-bound studentsPosted: November 15, 2012 Filed under: Uncategorized 5 Comments
By Maria Rainier
Now is that time of year when high school seniors make their final decisions about where to apply to college.
Reading an extensive amount of literature can help cultivate a young student's mind so that he or she can have the "smarts" to get accepted into the college of his or her choice, but literature can also help prepare college-bound students for what their new life will be like once they step on campus. While non-fiction books are fun to read, they are also typically an exaggerated and embellished representation of what "real" college life is like. Thus the non-fiction selections listed below can be some great reads for high school seniors who will be starting college next fall. They may also be able to take off some of the edge—college can be a very daunting experience.
That Book about Harvard: Surviving the World's Most Famous University, One Embarrassment at a Time
This light-hearted and funny autobiography tells the (mis)adventures of author Eric Kester during his first year at the prestigious Harvard University. Like most incoming freshmen, Kester struggled finding his identity, learned that he actually needed to study to pass college exams, and experienced his first heartbreak. While it may just sound like run-of-the mill college stuff, the book is actually filled with oh-so-many funny and embarrassing moments. It's definitely a page turner. Kester is also a resident writer at the popular site CollegeHumor.com.
My Freshman Year: What a Professor Learned by Becoming a Student
If you can't beat them, join them—that's what anthropology professor Rebekah Nathan decided to do when she just couldn't understand why her students acted the way that they did: they refused to participate in classroom discussions, ate breakfast at their desks, and rarely finished reading assignments. So to get in the mind-set of her students, Nathan decided to "become" a student for several weeks. She enrolled in classes, lived in a dorm, and even ate in the dorm dining halls. Soon she discovered that being a student isn't all that easy in this new day and age.
College: What it Was, Is, and Should Be
Last but certainly not least is College: What it Was, Is, and Should Be–a historical narrative that explains how the idea of "college" first manifested and how it has changed throughout the years. It'll make college readers appreciative of the opportunities they are given as well as open their eyes to a few flaws of the higher education system. The book's author, Andrew Delbanco, is a humanities professor at Columbia University.
Maria Rainier is a contributor to www.onlinedegrees.org, a website that helps alternative learners evaluate their different schooling options. She encourages your comments and questions.
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Yes, thanks, Maria. Three good choices for sure. Delbanco, especially, is always worth following, I think.
The second book, "My Freshman Year:What a Professor Learned by Becoming a Student" is definitely something that I would like to read. Being a junior in college right now, I wonder sometimes if some professors ever put themselves in our shoes and think deeply about what they want us to do in their courses. Because they were once students themselves, they know, going through the education system and courses, what they liked and disliked.
I feel like the topic of the third book, "College: What it Was, Is, and Should Be" has been discussed numerous times in academic circles. The notion of whether the college education system in the United States is "worth it" is hotly debated. I read an article recently that talked about whether college should get rid of less practical majors such as studio arts, and whether it is economically feasible or economically sound concentrate in a less practical major.
Thanks for your comments, Sam. I too wonder too how often professors really think about students' lives, and all that is asked of us. As a graduating senior at Brandeis, one of the most challenging things for me the last thee plus years has been the inconsistency of our schedules, and the scatteredness of doing a little bit in so many different dimensions. I take three Brandeis courses, one online class, I have two jobs, I volunteer with two organizations on campus, I'm in a performance group, I'm involved in religious life, and to top it all off, I have friends and family!
All of us have so much going on, and our lives are SO different from people working full-time jobs, because we are held accountable "part-time" in so many different ways, it's hard to focus on anything. If one day we appear downtrodden or tired, a professor might interpret that as disengagement from their class – when in fact, we are overwhelmed from all of the intersecting and contrasting demands placed on us. I wish more professors would make it their business to think about everything we have going on – relative youth does not equal irresponsibility, though it can equal confusion (one reason I am beginning to become interested in CLTL).
I am very interested in these books. It never occurred to me to read a book about college life before college. I had only read academic books to prepare for college and looking back, it would have been beneficial to have a "heads up" guide to college life.
I would also be very interested to read "My Freshman Year: What a Professor Learned by Becoming a Student" because I feel that I often have teachers who think that their class is either the only class I am invested in or the most important class in my schedule. I believe that if teachers were to put themselves in a student's place every now and then, they could really gain perspective on what it is like to be in college. I also agree with what Rachel said about students being held accountable for many "part-time" commitments. In college, it is not enough to just do well in classes. You also have to have jobs and internships to get practical work experience, be a part of various clubs on campus, volunteer, and continue to have a social life. We are juggling so many things at once between our various commitments and I wish that more teachers took the time to see the whole college experience through our eyes.


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We (fans) of course did not.
Sounds like they knew which is why he got one year deal. Which I assume would also mean the Bucs knew. We (fans) of course did not.
What is your point? I was wrong? Ok. You win. I was wrong.
Quote from: Bschucher on March 24, 2013, 05:28:12 PMWe (fans) of course did not.un-possible!!!
Did that torn rotator cuff also prevent them from signing a replacement?I haven't seen a single person (that I can remember) really care bout the loss of Bennett the person/player, it's more to do with the loss of a pass rusher who happened to be our best and the total inactivity of the FO to do anything in regards to filling that hole.I know, I know, we will be using one of the 27 picks we must have if the draft is going to fill all our holes.
I haven't seen a single person (that I can remember) really care bout the loss of Bennett the person/player.......
@AdamSchefter: Seahaws DE Michael Bennett, who left Tampa for Seattle, was diagnosed with torn rotator cuff. Injury why Bennett got a 1-yr deal in SEA.


text: It's true Patrick did say he would likely try either the 4flip or 4sal at nationals, but he also said that last season. I recall how excited he was in an interview with PJ Kwong about his success with the 4sal in practice, for some reason it never materialized. It is quite possible we'll see one at Nationals, but either way he'll need to add a third quad or a second 3A to his FS.


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Defining the Terms
What is alternative medicine? How about complementary treatments or integrative treatments? Is this conventional medicine? How about unconventional treatments? These terms are often used without explaining the definitions. With the increased popularity of unconventional medical treatments, these terms are being used more and more. Here is a guide to help with the confusing jargon.
Conventional cancer therapies consist of those forms of cancer treatment that are widely practiced and have been proven beneficial in clinical research trials. These may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and/or hormonal therapy. These treatments are used in mainstream cancer centers throughout the world.
Unconventional cancer therapies are basically any approaches to the diagnosis, treatment, and care of the cancer patient that fall outside conventional cancer treatments. Often, these are therapies not routinely taught in medical schools. Many different categories of unconventional therapies have been described including psychological techniques, specialized diets, herbal therapies, spiritual healers, traditional cultural techniques, and pharmacological treatments. While some of the therapies may have efficacy, many of the therapies have not had rigorous testing, others have been proven ineffective and others interfere with conventional treatments. These therapies fall under two categories these are complementary and alternative.
Complementary cancer treatments are those unconventional cancer therapies used in conjunction with conventional medical treatments. Sometimes the termIntegrative Oncology is used to refer to the use of unconventional and conventional treatments together. The value of combining these therapies is being investigated at many centers and through The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM). Some treatments have shown value in helping patients with the side effects of their conventional medical treatments (such as acupuncture and guided imagery used for nausea caused by chemotherapy). Others are being evaluated for their benefit in preventing cancer or increasing the chance of cure when used in combination with conventional therapies.
Alternative cancer treatments ( or alternative medicine) are those unconventional cancer therapies that are used instead of conventional medical therapies. These therapies may report individual patients who have been cured with their treatment, however rigorous trials proving their benefit for the majority of patients are not available.
If you are considering unconventional medical treatments, it is very important that you discuss them with your physician. Although these can be helpful, many can interact with your body or your medications and make it difficult for you to complete your conventional medical treatments that have been proven to cure cancer.
What is considered CAM?
CAM can be broken down into two broad categories I) those that are ingested or injected and II) those that require a practitioner or therapist. Herbals, vitamins, organics, chemicals and diet are examples of the first group and meditation, massage, chiropractic, acupuncture, body-mind therapy, Reiki and prayer are examples of the second. The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has become the norm for many cancer patients, the majority of whom use it along with conventional therapy. According to the 2007 National Health Interview Survey, 38% of Americans use CAM. Other surveys of cancer patients demonstrate approximately two-thirds are engaged in a least one form of CAM therapy.
What will my doctor think?
As a group, physicians are not always aware of patients' use of CAM therapies. In multiple surveys, only about one-half of patients using CAM have indicated that their doctors are aware. The primary reason patients cite for not informing their practitioner is that the physician never asked. Studies also indicate that the great majority of patients using CAM do so in conjunction with standard cancer therapies, and not to the exclusion of oncologic treatments that are physician-endorsed.
Most oncologists are comfortable with their patients' use of CAM. Overall there is little clinical evidence to suggest that complementary therapies cause harm or interact unfavorably with regular medications. However, physicians are concerned that ingested or injected CAM might pose risks to some patients (See Table 1). Some might biochemically interfere with the effect of the chemotherapy or radiation therapy either negating or intensifying its action. In addition, although often taken to decrease the side effects and toxicity of conventional therapy, CAM may sometimes have unwarranted side effects of their own. For example, they may worsen other medical conditions a patient has such as high blood pressure. Lastly, because CAM therapies do not require FDA approval they are not subject to the same manufacturing and purity standards as regulated pharmaceuticals. This has led to production batches containing impurities (such as the case with Tryptophan causing eosinophilic myalgia syndrome) or high levels of lead in supplements given to children.
As a patient, it is always a good idea to discuss the use of CAM with your oncologist. Not only will it make them aware of other therapies you are using, but also the reasons that you may need them such as insomnia, pain, depression, anxiety, etc. Bringing along any data or literature you may have will be helpful to your doctor. As well, there are multiple Internet websites available for you to research CAM. Try looking at several, from a variety of different groups (manufacturers, support groups, medical) before starting complementary therapies. The NCCAM website is a good starting place - nccam.nih.gov.
The medical community recognizes the growing use of CAM and the need to investigate these medicines and their side effects, and much of the research is being done through the NCCAM.
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Aconite, Hypaconitine
Nausea, vomiting, neuromuscular weakness, seizures, coma
Cardiac effects- bradycardia, arrhythmia, and hypotension
Chaparral Tea
Liver Failure
May be contaminated with digitalis
Bruisewort, Knitbone
Veno-occlusive disease, vomiting, hepatomegaly, hepatic necrosis
Jin Bu Huan
Sedative, hepatitis, bradycardia
Vomiting, coma, tachycardia, respiratory distress
Ma huang
Ephedrine, Pseudoephedrine
Hypertension, heart attack, stroke, arrhythmias
Headaches, seizures, tremors, anxiety, hallucinations
Liver and renal failure, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, shock
Alterations in mental status (delirium, confusion, agitation, seizures)
Plantain Leaf
May be contaminated with digitalis
Seizures, renal failure
Table 1: Some of the CAM substances associated with specific side effects or exacerbations of other medical conditions.
Compiled from: Barrie R. Cassileth. The Alternative Medicine Handbook: The Complete Reference Guide to Alternative and Complementary Therapies, New York: WW Norton & Company, 1998. and Ronald B. Mack. "Something wicked this way comes"- herbs even witches should avoid. Contemporary Pediatrics 1998 15(6):49-64
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SPEAKING OUT: Robert Whatley, whose window ex-Gwent PC Mike Baillon smashed in Usk, claims 'the law has failed'
A PENSIONER whose car was smashed up by a Gwent police officer after a chase said that "the law has failed", as the officer is set to receive a payout of over £400,000.
The video of former traffic cop Mike Baillon, 42, hitting the car window of 73-year-old Robert Whatley 15 times in Usk went viral on the internet, being viewed more than 30 million times on YouTube.
This led to Mr Baillon quitting the force after he became the butt of daily jokes.
But following a tribunal, he is to be awarded £429,434.64 for loss of pension, and will receive a further sum for loss of earnings since leaving the force.
Mr Whatley said: "I consider myself the victim of his actions as he was in a position of authority. It's an obscene figure to be awarded and on this occasion the law has let the public down."
The incident happened in 2009, where Mr Whatley was seen driving without a seat belt, which resulted in a pursuit after Mr Whatley drove off.
He was found guilty of not wearing a seat belt and failing to stop, but won a payout from the police over the damage caused to his vehicle.
Mr Whatley claims that he didn't realise the police wanted him to pull over.
He said: "I suffered an acute stroke previously and was in recovery so I was trying to get home to take my medication.
"It was bang out of order what happened that day."
Following the events, Mr Baillon was taken out of his traffic police role, as Gwent Police chiefs claimed he had become "obsessed" with "the Whatley incident".
He resigned in August 2012 after he became the victim of unpleasant comments from other police officers and on one occasion his locker was defaced.
He won a constructive dismissal claim at a Cardiff employment tribunal and at a remedy hearing on Wednesday, his solicitor Nick Smith criticised Gwent police force.
He said: "Mr Baillon was removed from a job he loved and it was a gross abuse of power by the police."
Following the decision, a Gwent Police spokesman said: "We will now reflect on the judgment."
Speaking to the BBC, Mr Baillon said he felt let down by Gwent Police.
He said: "I felt to draw a line under the incident, I needed to make the organisation aware of how they dealt with the incident and the effect that had on me and my family.
Referring to Gwent Police, he added: "They've cost me my job and they've cost the taxpayer an awful lot of money. I was highly trained and highly committed, but it counted for nothing in the end."
After leaving the force, Mr Baillon set up a company called Celtic Woodcraft.
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DETROIT -- Doug Fister threw approximately 50 pitches Thursday morning in his first mound session in over a week, a positive sign that he isn't far off from pitching again. Still, he isn't close to helping the Tigers quite yet, and almost certainly not close enough to fill the open rotation spot coming up Monday, which the Tigers have not decided how to fill.
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"I don't know how many times you'd have to throw before you go out for a rehab start or face hitters here. I don't know," manager Jim Leyland said. "I don't have the answer. When I get it, I'll give it to you. I'm certainly looking forward to his return, but right now I don't have any information for you."
Add up the signs, and the Tigers will need a replacement for Fister for at least one more turn through the rotation, and probably two. They have to decide whether to move Duane Below in from the bullpen or call up another starter from the Toledo Mud Hens, such as Casey Crosby or Andy Oliver. Both had quality starts in their last outings.
Eldred to immediately fill DH slot
DETROIT -- When Brad Eldred signed a Minor League deal with the Tigers over the winter, he was meant to be a veteran bat for the offense ... at Triple-A Toledo.
After three weeks of some of the hottest April hitting seen from a Mud Hen in years, the Tigers are hoping he becomes the spark for an offense that includes Miguel Cabrera and Prince Fielder, but hasn't included many outbursts lately.
In every sense, the 31-year-old Eldred has hit his way into another shot in the big leagues.
"I'm going to run him in there," Leyland said. "He's been one of the hottest hitters in baseball, in the Minor Leagues. I'm DH-ing him and I'm going to put him in that spot. How long depends on how he does."
If he can somehow keep hitting like this, he might be there a while.
Eldred spent 10 Minor League seasons in five different organizations, the first six years in Pittsburgh, with just 282 big league plate appearances to his credit before landing with the Tigers this spring at age 31. With a relatively young everyday lineup, no proven hitters and a history of wrist issues for first-base prospect Ryan Strieby, Eldred gave the Tigers protection, plus maybe a bench bat in case of an injury in Detroit.
The Tigers' lineup is pretty healthy, but the offense is not. Enter Eldred, who hit .388 with 13 home runs and 35 RBIs through 20 games with the Mud Hens. Five of those homers and 10 RBIs came in his last three games, including a three-homer, seven-RBI effort Tuesday night at Columbus. Almost all of those games came as the Hens' designated hitter.
The Tigers have had a rotation going at DH, where seven different players have combined for three RBIs and no home runs. They'll make room for Eldred.
"The guy's doing something right now that everybody's talking about," Leyland said. "I don't know how it's going to play out."
Putkonen replaces Weber in bullpen
DETROIT -- Hours after the Tigers made one roster move to get a fresh arm for the bullpen, they made another one Thursday morning. After Tigers coaches and front-office people met in manager Jim Leyland's office Thursday morning, they announced they were optioning Thad Weber back to Triple-A Toledo.
Taking his place will be right-hander Luke Putkonen, who was not on the 40-man roster. The Tigers purchased his contract, using the spot that opened up when Al Alburquerque was transferred to the 60-day disabled list.
Putkonen came out of the same 2007 First-Year Player Draft that produced Rick Porcello. The right-hander out of UNC had allowed two runs on nine hits over 13 innings this season, walking five and striking out 10.
A strong Spring Training earned Putkonen notice after he went 3-13 last year with a 6.44 ERA combined between Class A Lakeland and Double-A Erie. A full-time conversion to the bullpen not only helped his pitching, but helped his cause in climbing the developmental ladder in a farm system stocked with starting pitching at the upper levels.
"Putkonen's throwing the ball very well," team president/general manager Dave Dombrowski said. "We're anxious to get him here and see. He and [Brayan] Villarreal give us a couple more power arms out in the pen."
Weber was up for four games and pitched in two of them, allowing four runs in as many innings on 10 hits and two walks. His long relief Wednesday left him unable to pitch in Thursday's series finale, and once the Tigers ruled him out of the running to replace Adam Wilk in the rotation, his return to Toledo was sealed.
Math Day reinforces importance of education
DETROIT -- The Tigers hosted their first Math Day event Thursday morning for local schoolkids to get an appreciation of how baseball relies on numbers.
While students sitting behind the visiting dugout watched video presentations from Hall of Famers Andre Dawson and Dave Winfield posting stat questions for them to answer, manager Jim Leyland and third-base coach Gene Lamont were quietly in the other dugout figuring them out themselves. Some were pure stats, such as calculating hit totals based on at-bats and batting average. Others involved angles and distances. It was a good refresher course.
Tigers director of baseball operations Mike Smith was among the speakers, providing examples of how Major League teams use numbers and formulas to evaluate players. He also explained how clubs try to take some of the variables out of their measurements, from small sample sizes early in the season to ballpark factors. As he put it, the stats are only as good as your data.
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Malignaggi vs. Mosley, Update: Fight is financially falling apart
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Sad as it is, I actually can imagine Mosley winning this fight. I hope it stops with imagination.
I know that what he did against Alvarez was close to nothing but Malignaggi is small WW and doesn't have the power to Ko someone - which is the best way of sparing the audience of yet another most boring fight of the year candidate.. Mosley has got a good chin on him anyways so I wouldn't be worried about that even against a bigger puncher. If Shane doesn't bring at least 1% of that beast he once was, we are in for a boring, shell-shocked, bro hugging performance.
Paulie's main weapons should be his jab and craftyness that he brings to the table. Footwork and good ring generalship should serve him well too. Good thing Paulie can take a punch as well.
The chances are slim for Shane, but...what IF ??!!
All bs aside, this is a terrible matchup. If a non-deserving Mosley really wins and gets a title...ima hang myself.
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Jin Mosley is like, "Yeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaahhhhhh.....gimme my mon-eeeeeeee (Smokey from Friday voice)"
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