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The private street behind our house has a speed bump, and drivers of all ages using all modes of transportation sometimes swerve through our yard to skirt the so-called "traffic-calming device."
Normally, this practice would not bother me, and the reasons are many. Perhaps most important, I am non-confrontational, a character trait born of witnessing too much conflict as a child, if you accept Freud's argument that adult behaviors are shaped in childhood. Second, none of us really own the land we live on; we are but temporary stewards of our properties, which will live on much longer than us. Third, and most practically, until this year, the speed-bump avoidance had done nothing more than leave tire impressions in the grass in our yard.
But this winter was especially wet, and the in-our-yard traffic, some of it apparently heavy, left substantial ruts. They are so wide and so deep they make for better speed bumps than the speed bump; they're also a pain in the butt to mow.
So to discourage drivers from riding through our yard and making the ruts worse, we placed three smaller but still substantial stones in the path of would-be speed bump avoiders. The other day, someone stole the rocks.
I'll confess I did not see that coming, and part of me, the part that appreciates creative solutions to obstacles, applauds the ingenuity. But that part of me quickly gives way to the part angered by the total disrespect for my property.
My best guess is that the thief is a teenager; the quiet streets in our neighborhood are a beacon for young people honing their driving skills and passing their summer hours in golf carts. It's my guess too that the thief is not a weakling; the stones weren't exactly lightweight.
I'll concede that the thief could be an adult, because adults can do incredibly stupid things. But it's hard to imagine an adult neighbor, a fellow property owner, having such total disregard for another homeowner's property.
So the rest of this piece is for the parents of that young person. Obviously, your child thinks my wife and I are jerks for placing obstacles in the path of his joy riding. I get that; I used to be a kid too, though truth be told, I would have had more fun racing over the speed bump than skirting around it. Perhaps your child is worried about damaging the golf cart you no doubt bought. If so, at least your child respects someone's property.
Obviously, I don't know who you are, or I would have been to your house already, and, in case you're worried, I would have been there to talk, not do doughnuts in what I assume is a pristine yard free of ruts made by disrespectful traffic. And here's what I would have said: I can only assume you tried to raise your child to be respectful of others and their property. Instead, you raised a thief; I hope you're not proud.
Church-goers are fortunate
I have the occasional epiphany, not the kind that yields a life-altering invention or medical treatment, but the kind that teaches me a little about myself.
Recently, a good friend told me he had left his longtime church because it had moved too far left of center on a particular social issue. And it occurred to me – my epiphany – that church is largely a place for people who have already found faith, not for people in search of it. People of faith go to church – or to synagogue or mosque – in part because they want support and affirmation from like-minded believers as they grow deeper in faith.
But what about people in search of faith? Where do they go for support? (For searchers, affirmation, by definition, seems a little too much to ask for.)
A while back, I spent some time online reading about the major religions and the denominations within them; I suppose I was searching for a home. But in hindsight, I was destined to be disappointed because the organized religions are for people certain in their faith. For people like me, there is no Church of the Search, no Synagogue of Uncertainty, no Mosque of the Meandering.
In hindsight, the online reading was a fool's errand, because for people on the journey to faith, searching for an organized religion is like trying to choose a hotel without knowing what city one is traveling to.
It's not that I'm complaining. To me at least, faith is a very personal matter. As my wife and I entered the child-adoption process, we had to fill out some paperwork that asked us about our faith and religious affiliation. I wrote, "That's none of your business," which apparently didn't hurt our chances, because that agency cleared us to be adoptive parents. Also, the search for faith, the journey itself, is useful for what I learn about myself along the way.
But I suspect many people like me would like some company along the way. Which is my way of saying I hope church-going folks know how fortunate they are to have a place to go where they can find literally kindred spirits.

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Reviews by sulldaddy:
4.75/5 rDev +26.7%
I had this brew at RFD in washington DC last weekend while visiting a friend. Couldnt believe they had these and for only $12 a pop!
The brew was bottled 9/11/02 and is a 750 corked and caged bottle. Cool label.
The beer is poured for me and before I can say anything a simple pint glass is used. Oh well.
Aroma is rich and fruity with cherry and apple and some biscuity yeast scents coming through. Very faint alcohol hint on the nose as well. The beer is slightly hazy in the glass and is a rich ruby red color. The head is fine, soft, and creamy and white in color. Great staying power as the head is present throughout the sampling. First sip gives a gentle, almost not present carbonation and a thick body. The flavor is rich and complex fairly sweet up front with some malt hits toffeeish, and also fruit flavors. This flows to a tart apple middle and finish and I detect no hint of the alcohol presence.
The beer is very satisfying and I would definitely buy this one again. If you see it try it!!!
04-24-2004 04:13:22 | More by sulldaddy
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4.15/5 rDev +10.7%
Bottled March 15, 2004. Cork states "Vintage 2003"
Had to fight like hell to get the cork off this bad boy and suffice to say I will be cleaning up beer off my computer and it's surrounding area for weeks to come.
So much foam poured out of the bottle and glass I thought I may need to seek shelter in the Superdome. When the head settled all that was left was a big clump of foam floating in the middle, I swear it looked just like Hurricane Katrina.
Smells like plums and figs, both of which I happen to enjoy. Tastes spicy with rich malts, figs and plums.
A great big flavor beer. Be careful of the 10% abv if you're driving or operating heavy equipment.
7/16/2008-Dusted off my last bottle of V10 today. Bottled on 3/12/2004. The explosion was legendary, but this time I opened the bottle over the sink, still a lot of cleaning up afterwards. Very smooth, aged wonderfully.
08-30-2005 02:34:12 | More by fdrich29
1.13/5 rDev -69.9%
Presentation: 750ml big-assed bottle. No bottlecap...it's got a cork with the fancy-shmancy wire holding it in. A whopping $8.69 at Carytown Wine & Beer. Alas, it is also from the 9/12/02 batch.
Appearance: Unfortunately, the color is the best thing about this particular batch of the V-10. It did pour a nice copper hue. Zero head despite a pretty aggressive pour.
Important note: I will skip Smell, Taste, Mouthfeel, and Drinkability with this review as this bottle was extremely nasty from the first whiff to the end of the repeated rinsing of the mouth to clear the horrid taste from my mouth. A skunked beer to rival any other.
Very frustrating for me in that it was pretty expensive and I was looking forward to trying it. Thus far, my experiences with Victory beer have been very favorable (with the exception of the All Malt, but that's just my opinion). I will still drink the others I've had that I liked (Hop Devil and Old Horizontal), but rest assured that each opening will take a cautious whiff to make sure I'm not drinking vinegar.
02-27-2003 18:27:14 | More by OldFrothingSlosh
4/5 rDev +6.7%
V-series, bottled Sept. 11, 2002...
Clear dark copper color, head is a tan 1/4 inch mound that goes to seed in a minute. Slight citrus aroma and some deep spice smells, notes of apple brandy. Low carbonation and strong coating sense. Flavors of pear, apple, and apricot as a mix dominate. Sense of spiciness but of no particular spice. Hops not noticeable. Powerful alcohol warming. I like the effort made for this beer but was surprised by the lack of complexity...where are the musty, woody, changing flavors of some of the classics? Pretty good, but not seminal. The next one lays down for a couple of years.
10-15-2002 07:40:37 | More by ADR
West Virginia
4.13/5 rDev +10.1%
Appearance: Ruby richness... as the bottle states great color of white cream head elaves behind nice Belgian style lacing. Aroma: Rich alcohol infused with ripened fruits namingly apples and raisins with a bready yeast tone as well sticking around. Taste: Once again rich but mildly tart apples with a wave of juicy raisins and a dose of hops skimming along the palate sweet candi sugar is in the finish. Mouthfeel: Medium to light bodied fine even cabonation juicy texture, wow. Drinkability: Excellent flavors well made, can't taste 10%abv very tasty easy to consume means this one could be dangerous. I know there was some hoopla awhile back about the quality but I can guarantee that the bottle I sampled was nothing but quality, nice brew.
03-23-2004 02:56:40 | More by WVbeergeek
North Carolina
4.65/5 rDev +24%
I was extremely fortunate to find several bottles of this recently...the store where I bought it doesn't see a lot of turnover. When I saw this retired ale there, I went for it. This is the 2002 edition, bottled Sept. of that year, so it's well over 3 and a half years old...and I was left extremely impressed.
This is a gorgeous looking beer: Ruby bottom that melts into a dark brown/burgundy near the head. Creamy mocha-tan head that retains well. The head is fed by slow-marching bubbles, with geysers of fizz swirling randomly in the middle. Thick catacombs of lace covered the glass.
Smell is rich malts, raisin/grape, floral, clove and cherry.
Absolutely delicious: cherry-flavored milkshake, with the pungency of overripe dark fruits, a wheaty heft, and a pleasant fruit sourness that wasn't overly tart at all. All this points to a quality yeast strain that had to have been in use. It's totally unique, a big-character beer.
Very creamy mouthfeel with just enough fizz to excite the tongue.
10%? I wouldn't have known it. This well-aged bottle mellowed any alcohol bite it may have held in 2002. Glad this is bomber-size, but still, I didn't want it to end. Superb.
04-23-2006 22:32:15 | More by Metalmonk
4.5/5 rDev +20%
750 ml bottle, corked & caged. The year is on printed on the cork. Very deep reddish-copper, almost brown, with ruby highlights and a creamy head that holds extremely well and leaves some good lace. The aroma is malty and fruity with a very light spiciness. The body is medium with a very fine, highly effervescent carbonation that is quite creamy in the mouth. The flavor is of a very rich, softly sweet, and fruity (both light and dark) malt that's very well balanced. Supple! Excellent! Absolutely worth seeking out.
09-27-2002 16:50:30 | More by NeroFiddled
Ontario (Canada)
4/5 rDev +6.7%
Pours a light tan head sitting over lightly hazy red/amber liquid. Nose is very Belgian, with a slight "horse blanket" aroma detected, as well as dark fruit notes. Taste is quite sweet, with yeast fruitiness and candy flavors...some tartness tasted near the end too. Not much hoppiness evident in this one. Finishes up sweet and very warming. This 750ml. bottle is a great candidate for extended cellaring. Recommended!
11-03-2002 07:41:50 | More by beerluvr
3.23/5 rDev -13.9%
V-10 on tap, now we're talkin'!
The V-10 arrives in a brandy-snifter style glass full to the brim. Not much head retention, but the vibrant ruby-mocha coloring is very enticing. Upon first impressions the smell was warm and alcoholic with some scotch-like undertones which were quite appealing. The taste was soothing. Very mellow yet bold at the same time. There was nothing too overwelming yet there was a harmonious elixir dancing with my tastebuds. The mouthfeel had obviously low carbonation, which for me, excentuated the scotch-like appeal of the beverage. Very smooth and warming in the mouth and all the way down. The drinkability was dangerous. Normally for a beer of this strength I would like to slow it down and enjoy it a bit, instead I was finished and wanting more within minutes! Maybe next time I should nightcap with one of these instead of begin my night with one.
03-21-2004 18:17:47 | More by FoolCircle
New Jersey
4/5 rDev +6.7%
Strong Belgium ale.
A: Poured a rusty copper-orange with a slight tand head. Visible carbonation was moderate.
S: The nose was rich with ripe fruit (raisins) along with a sweet malt and alcohol aroma.
T: sweet malt and ripe fruit (raisins, cherries) which soon yielded to a yeasty and fruity spiciness (apricots, pears) with some candi sugar notes. There was some light sour orange hints as well citrus experienced in the finish.
M: creamy and fizzy from the active carbonation with a nice spiciness on the tongue.
D: An easy and spicy drink despite the high abv% which was fruity and enjoyable.
06-08-2008 13:54:31 | More by beerthulhu
4.45/5 rDev +18.7%
Bottled Sep. 11, 2002. Deep medium brown with tinges of ruby highlights, nice multi-dimensional head that subsided into a thin layering that left a tidy lace. Aroma of fruit (cherries, peaches) with a spicy vinous yeast and a bit of alcohol. The beer starts with a fruity sweetness (cherries mainly) and never really loses its grip, but a certain tartness/sourness comes in that's reminiscent of an Oud Bruin/Flemish Red. It's this character that keeps this beer fresh and inviting and light on the tongue. A nice complex warming finish rounds it out. A very nice beer.
12-06-2002 10:00:40 | More by pbrian
2.58/5 rDev -31.2%
Ruby red body, as billed on the label, with a reluctant head that, surprisingly, sticks around for a while.
Spicy and yeasty aroma, not very sweet at all. Pungent and sharp.
Gritty, sour, and puckering mouthfeel. Taste is very carbonated and raspy, like harsh ginger ale. Sour fruit predominates.
This is not one of my favorites, which is too bad because Victory is one of my top 5 brewers. Too sharp and sour.
05-04-2004 14:46:11 | More by Darkale
New Jersey
3.9/5 rDev +4%
I was surprised to find this on tap at the brewery during the BA Philly Rally. It is usually available in the 750-ml bottles only. It was a deep amber color with a large off-white head. The aroma was one of maltiness, fruit (raisin?), and a definite hint of the alcohol present. This is a sweetish malt beer. There is a definite hint of the yeast and alcolhol at the back of the taste, but it adds just a hint of bitterness and is not offensive. This is another thick beer, being very heavy but not creamy. I enjoyed the beer quite a bit, but it is not one of Victory's best. Being on tap added some carbonation that is otherwise missing from the bottle version. This is heavy enough that I didn't want a second one right away.
I think that I actually liked the bottled version of this better than the tap version, which is highly unusual for me.
04-03-2004 22:35:48 | More by rdrummer
4.1/5 rDev +9.3%
Obtained this through a beer trade, and had been saving it for a special ocassion - decided to open it during my 40th birthday party and shared it with a few beer geek friends.
Very pleasant - soft, dry mouthfeel. Substantial apple cider notes with sufficient yeast tangyness to offset the sweetness. The 10% abv was completely undetectable - a marvel of integration. Overall, the beer seemed a little on the green side - as though the flavors had not yet matured and achieved the fullest depth. I would love to put a bottle back for a couple of years.
02-03-2003 09:42:37 | More by Brent
3.63/5 rDev -3.2%
Pours ruby red, with a good layer of off-white foam that leaves a nice lacing. Large carb bubbles stick to the glass, while tiny bubbles race to join the head at the top of the glass. Aroma is sweet and fruity (ripe apples, grapes). Flavor comes in with the ripe fruitiness at the start, followed by a spicy hopped finish.
01-17-2003 06:33:14 | More by goz
4.43/5 rDev +18.1%
What a joy it was to receive my package for the Christmas Swap, a few days ago, and both beers are new to me, and one a particular thrill is this Victory V10, as you can see from my reviews, I like Victories Beers.
I will thank RONFROMJERSEY, now and get to the part I love so much, sampling a beer I know I will like before I even sample it, ah the thrill of it all.
As it breathes away in the tripel glass which is my preferred glass for tripels and Belgian Strong Ales, also use Snifters, but find them both to work quite well on this style of beer. The appearance a somewhat hazy cherry red, the head modest in size, creamy in its texture and the lace derived from the head fine beige sheets to slide tenderly down the glass. Over ripe fruit aromas along with malt and yeast all vie for the top spot, quite a Sniffable Beer. A Sweet and Sour start, the top rich and full in the feel, the finish has a splendid hop spicy bite, the carbonation perfect as is the dry, somewhat bitter aftertaste. The 10% ABV, certainly makes this a treat for a Cold Winters Night in Arizona and better yet its Christmas Eve, and Im sharing my beer and my thoughts with some of the nicest people on the face of Gods green earth.
A Merry Christmas to Ron, and the same to all my BA brothers and sisters, and please accept my wishes for a Safe and Happy New Year.
12-24-2002 16:10:31 | More by Gusler
New Jersey
3.78/5 rDev +0.8%
2002 Vintage
Rose' in color the brew also has a tan head with big round bubbles. The look of this beer is quite different. The head dissapated quickly to a constant pale sheen and lace in and on the goblet. The light ruby color is striking.Fresh abv nose is almost astringent with yeast working in your sinus area. Smooth delecate mouth. Sweet smooth floral taste. The brew for my taste needs more time in the bottle to mature and round the intense flavors. The hop presence along with the big sweet base almost confound the tongue. Still, the brew is quite drinkable already at 10% abv. Not overly sour as others have found...
02-06-2003 12:37:37 | More by frank4sail
Quebec (Canada)
1.78/5 rDev -52.5%
Famous November 2003 750mL: Nice orange-brown color. Thin off-white head. Off balsamic sour nose, slightly woody, not quite Flemish sour like since you can really feel that this sour yeast punch is off and thats the annoying thing here, you can smell the acidity comes from the yeast. Straightforwardly sour, dry, vinegary and yeast infection flavours. Rather thick, moderate carbonation (you can feel this must have been pretty good). I heard they wont brew this again? Too bad really.
11-09-2004 01:37:00 | More by Rastacouere
3.88/5 rDev +3.5%
bottle from September 12, 2002...
Appears a dark amber with a small off white head. Scattered bits of lacing are left around the glass.
Smell is of cork, oxidation, caramel, prunes, raisins, black cherries, and tart lychee nuts.
Taste is of the mentioned aromas with a wine like flavor similar to a 10 year old Zinfandel.
Mouthfeel is medium bodied, light tart, sweet, zingy.
Probably won't get any better at this point. It's peaked but it's pretty nice.
12-04-2009 01:47:17 | More by weeare138
4.1/5 rDev +9.3%
Originally sampled on 27 November 2002. Fruity aroma, pours with a big tan head w/ medium bubbles, nice & sweet on the palate with a clean finish. It's beautifully done; there's nearly no hint of alcohol, yet it's 10% ABV. Once again, Victory comes thru
05-24-2003 17:24:58 | More by jcalabre
3.05/5 rDev -18.7%
Hazy deep burgundy hue covered by a thick butter white creamy head. Nutty yeast and caramelized sugar upfront in aroma, followed by pronounced unripe prune like, borderline acetic tartness. As the beer warms, vinous sweet sherry and dark raisiny caramel sweetness surface but remain secondary to tartness. Trace banana esters. Tartness continues into the flavor profile, albeit in a diminished fashion. Lightly acidic, quasi balsamic tartness is partially offset by dark caramel malt and lightly bready sweetness. Contrary to what the label suggests, fruitiness is of an unripe nature. Lightly bodied, and somewhat thin in mouthfeel. Hopped meagerly, but the inherent acidity balances residual sweetness. Finishes with an abrupt tartness. Although the tartness grew on me, overall I'm disappointed. Either this was a off bottle, or at this young stage it requires cellaring to mellow that pervasive tartness. Lacks the complexity of other dark strongs, but remains quite drinkable. Bottled 9/12/2002.
12-25-2002 15:21:01 | More by marc77
North Carolina
4.25/5 rDev +13.3%
Bottled Sept 12, 2002 ? Consumed April 18, 2003. 750mL bottle sealed with cork.
(Side note I would be careful how you use the word corked, in wine terms that usually means bad bottle which could have happed to the Sept 11, 2002 batch that everyone is has noted was bad. A natural fungus from the cork can affect, taint, and ruin wine, and it seems beer. Now back to the regularly scheduled review.)
I was hesitant to open this beer since it said before 5 years, but I?ll buy another on my next road trip to Vintage Cellar. This beer was still very young, and a fruit bomb. I would give it anywhere from 6 months to a year, but I don?t have much experience aging beer.
Cherry, raspberry, and subtle malt and hops the noise. The malts and hops help distinguish this from a lambic; other wise the fruit could easily confuse the two.
Great think head from the pour, but it did not last longer than 30 seconds to a minute. The color was dark amber, with deep red and brown clouds through out. I think the colors would become more uniform as the beer matures.
The taste was incredible, but was my confirmation that this beer was still young. The red fruit tastes were dominate, but not even. The cherry, raspberry flavor danced on the palate with a nice finish of malt and hops that let you know this was a beer. I would wager that with more time the fruits would calm slightly, and greatly even out allowing the malt and hops to take a greater role. The higher alcohol content is noticeable in the effects, but not in the taste. I would have rated the taste higher, but I think it needs to age.
All-in-all the V-10 is a wonderful beer of a style that I had not previously sampled. I plan to buy a few more and age them for various lengths to try to determine a good range.
04-19-2003 06:18:27 | More by Loki
2.4/5 rDev -36%
Clear ruby red color with almost no head but decent carbonation up the middle. Strong sweet candy-like malt aroma and flavor; lacking dark fruit character normally present in the style. Some Belgian yeastiness and alcohol shine thru but not nearly enough. Light-medium bodied, flat, and sickly sweet finish. A bit tart, a bit sour, a bit nasty...
Drank within 5 years as noted on label but can't imagine it any better in prior years. Drink it now or dump it !
Per Label" "Enjoy within 5 years of Bottle Date"
Per Cork: 2002 Vintage
Bottled: 09/12/02
Tasted: 06/13/07
($7.99 / 25.4 oz / 750 ml tall straight brown wine-like bottle, corked, and caged)
04-18-2008 20:13:53 | More by RBorsato
New York
3.68/5 rDev -1.9%
Cork dated 2002. Appearance: Amber-red color, very clear, big head when poured. Smell: very strong spices. Some malt, and fruitiness. Taste: Sweet/sour flavor. Tartness is nicely dry. The spices are also very strong and dominent. Mouthfeel is very full. Drinkability: Drinkable, but complex flavors seem not quite meshed.
11-11-2003 03:37:08 | More by saltydog
New Jersey
4.33/5 rDev +15.5%
Package: 750ml caged and corked bottle, labeled 10% ABV, Cork stamped 2002, label marked "Sept 12 02." Vibrantly colored, busy label.
Cost: $6.99 at Valley Liquors (had been $5.99 at Bottle King)
Presentation: tulip glass at 50º
Appearance: Burnished auburn-ruby bio-luminiscent color. Relatively large-beaded carbonation. Loose, modest head diminished quickly despite vigorous pour.
Smell: Smelled a bit like fruit soda with a kick. Tangy citrus notes, with definite whiffs of alcohol! Very vibrant with esters and solvent-strong aromas.
Taste: Again, the fruitiness jumps out in front with the sweetness, followed by a tart snap. Reminds one of sugared grapefruit and Granny Smith apples. Exhibits a distinctive tartness verging on gueuze, but no elements indicative of spoilage. Quite the opposite, this brew is almost too fresh. As this warms and the carbonation levels off, one gets the more subtle elements of candied citron, orange, and lemon. Some spiciness peeks out from behind the sweetness, but would probably be a bigger player in a bottle of more advanced age. The sweetness lingers through the finish, with tartness moderating the tendency to be cloying.
Mouthfeel: High level of carbonation is a bit coarse, but helps the brew stand up to its sweet-tart heart. This would also probably subside as the beer aged.
Drinkability: This is a bit of a brawler of a brew. Not ass-kicking like some barley wines or imperial stouts, its vibrancy just calls attention to itself. The alcohol is not over-bearing but obvious. The flavors meld as one drinks through the bottle, but this is a beer that needs to be the star. Not the best for pairing with food or drinking in a flight of other beers. This one needs to stand alone.
An individual in a world of variations on themes. On balance, I liked this beer, but find it difficult to compare it to anything else. The nearest I can come is to say it brought to mind what Orangina would taste like if spiked with a little Everclear or 151. It shows elements of dark strong ales, lambics, and barley wines. I have kept another bottle (also Sept. 12 02) for aging. Next year will tell the tale.
Bottom Line: Those of you who haven't tried it or are afraid to because of the warnings of bad bottles, go out and try it for yourself. Those of you who've had a bad bottle, owe it to yourselves to give it another try.
03-03-2003 17:56:20 | More by Dantes
V-Ten from Victory Brewing Company
84 out of 100 based on 72 ratings.


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Ryan Phillippe
lady-woods-03 7 years
Awwwwwwwww he is so cute and adorable and so is deacon too lol they are both cute but Ryan has my eye I love him
PinkNC 7 years
Anyway, I think he looks as if he's doing a great job spending time with the children, without all the media drama. I think also dresses down while off the movie set, so that he won't be noticed and can have peace with his children….And that's a good thing….and K-Fed only could wish to be as good as Ryan. Ryan has talent, but what I hear about K-Fed..ugggghhh…so I hear anyway.
PinkNC 7 years
Only rumors I ever heard was Ryan having lunch with a co-star in one of his movies (while they were filming only). I mean they just went to lunch and had a small cover put up so that fans would not see them. But obviously someone did, told Reese, started problem and of course Jake Gyllenhaal being a backstabbing friend to Ryan was NOT a big help…some friend huh.
chdinapoli 7 years
since when is ryan a "gangsta"?
lorenashley 7 years
awwwwwww, love him!!
spitfire2 7 years
Eeeekkk...take off some of that curly facial hair and wear something other than a wife beater...he is really good looking when he cleans up.
RustyAngel73 7 years
Hot dang.
baby-ballerina 7 years
ok, i've never thought this before- but he looks hot !
AF1185 7 years
A cute daddy and a cute boy...what more could you ask for?
MEXICANBUTTAFLY 7 years
:rotfl: @ K-Fed collection!
Lill-McGill 7 years
OCali 7 years
Looking good. I just love this duo.
VaneM77 7 years
That kid is too cute for words!!! So adorable! His dad is still pretty yummy too....K-Fed wanna be and all, haha!
SassAndBide 7 years
deacon is so cute
jojo123 7 years
OMG I think Ryan looks so freakin hot. I'll bring him home anytime and that little boy is adorable and a total mini-Ryan.
glam-sugar 7 years
scottdavis0676 7 years
God Ryan is FUGLY. It's amazing his children turned out to be as attractive as they are. Thank REESE for that. I don't even think she is all that, but she's the lesser of evils as far as looks are concerned. If Ryan is considered "buff," then I am Mr. Universe. What a DIRTBAG. Thank goodness he has money. That is the ONLY thing he has going for him. His looks are deplorable. Could you imagine bringing home something like that to meet your parents for the first time. Talk about scraping the bottom of the barrel!
Stacey-Cakes 7 years
Deacon is the cutest lil boy ever...he is going to be such a heart breaker in another 15 years.
tiabia 7 years
I truly loved the Ryan-Reese marriage...maybe they will eventually come back together. He hasn't been seen dating anybody...maybe Ryan is holding out hope too!!!
mwmsjuly19 7 years
Too bad this marriage tanked.
miz-vanessa-anne 7 years
aww, i miss ryan and reese. xD
Cinnamon-Girl 7 years
how adorable ! love me some Ryan :DROOL:
Fashionsugar 7 years
Ryan needs to groom himself...but Deacon...awwww he's ADORABLE!!!
chellybean 7 years
Wife beaters are so wrong.
DCStar 7 years
Why oh why is Ryan continuing to rock the "K-Fed" collection?
xmeghanx 7 years
So cute together as always his son is so cute
tiabia 7 years
Reese Witherspoon has some strong ass genes. I never notice how much Deacon also looks like her...WOW!!!
Laura14 7 years
Deacon is cute but Ryan looks like a trucker, (10-4 good buddy), wife beater and all. YUCK!
Wisdombody7 7 years
Deacon is soooo cute!!!!
musiclvr224 7 years
awww how precious
TexasTwinkle 7 years
Ryan kinda looks like Brad pitt here. Hot hot hot!!! He and Reece do have beautiful kids, but how could they not they are both great looking!
psangel 7 years
Deacon is too cute for words, his lil sister is definetly a cutie pie as well. Reese and Ryan's marriage failing they happen to make good lookin kids.
d_ford 7 years
Looks so much like Reese! I think Ava is looking more like Ryan and Deacon is looking more like Reese. Too bad Ryan and Reese aren't together anymore.
jaan_black 7 years
he and Ava look alike now...I can def see Reese in his profile! I used to be on the fence about him but he's cute
tickintime 7 years
What a cute boy. Daddy's not to bad either.
tati33 7 years
yes! Finally..it's my future baby daddy! :ROTFL: nyara - don't worry about the dirty look..I'll wash him up.. damn ryan..you had me at hello!! :DROOL:
sweetheart_450 7 years
I agree CestLaVie, he does look more like Reese. Still completely adorable though!
steen 7 years
I love Ryan but he really needs to make an attempt to dress himself once in awhile...
Jillness 7 years
Deacon is soooooo cute! How adorable! Ryan used to be hot to me, until I started hearing the cheating rumors.
Marci 7 years
Deacon is adorable. Ryan - not so much
rwfan 7 years
so CUTE boys :)
Seraphim 7 years
ugh why does he look so trashy lately?
jmast 7 years
That little boy is adorable. And so is his dad. I don't care for the wife beater look, but he can pull it off..he's very cute.
Lala77 7 years
this pic really deserves a big AWWWWWWWWWWWW !!!!!!!!!!! :D too cute for words indeed :)
rubialala 7 years
That little boy is so adorable.
LaLa0428 7 years
That little boy is the cutest kid. Did Ryan reinvent himself as K-fed or what?
miz_ayet 7 years
a daddy day out! so precious!
CestLaVie 7 years
I see more of Reese in him- profile anyway.
nyaradzom2001 7 years
Deacon is so darn cute. he got the best of both parents but Ryan looks like he's forgotten how to wash and dress himself.
msmoney23 7 years
WOW, Ryan is getting buff
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In the spring of 1967, after he went public with his strong and principled opposition to the Vietnam War, Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. was approached by liberal and left politicos to consider running for the United States Presidency. King turned the activists down, saying that he preferred to think of himself "as one trying desperately to be the conscience of all the political parties, rather being a political candidate…I've just never thought of myself as a politician" (1)
The minute he threw his hat in the American winner-take-all presidential ring, King knew, he would be encouraged to compromise his increasingly leftist and fundamentally moral message against racism, social inequality, and militarism. Reflecting his chastening confrontation with the concentrated black poverty and class oppression in the "liberal" urban North and the horrors of U.S. policy in Southeast Asia, King had come to radical conclusions. "For years I have labored with the idea of refining the existing institutions of the society, a little change here, a little change there," he told journalist David Halberstam that spring. "Now I feel quite differently. I think you've got to have a reconstruction of the entire society, a revolution of values"
The black freedom movement, King told a crowd at the university of California-Berkeley, had shifted from civil rights to human rights, involving "a struggle for genuine equality" that "demands a radical redistribution of economic and political power." It would be hard to find mass political support for this goal, King said, "because many white Americans would like to have a nation which is simultaneously a democracy for White America and a dictatorship over Black Americans" (2).
By this time, King had identified the U.S. government as "the greatest purveyor of violence" in the world and denounced U.S. support for U.S.-investment-friendly Third World dictatorship, all part of what he called "the triple evils that are interrelated": racism, economic exploitation [capitalism], and militarism (3).
These were not winning ideas in the racist, plutocratic, and corporate-imperial U.S. electoral system. They were truth-based moral observations that contained openly acknowledged radical policy implications. They were richly consistent with what Frederick Douglass called "the Christianity of Christ," very different from what Douglass considered the false American Christianity that justified slavery, Indian Removal, and other abominations and forms of oppression (4). As the prolific Catholic scholar Gary Wills notes in his recent book What Jesus Meant, the Jesus that emerges from a serious reading of the gospels is an uncompromising enemy of wealth and hierarchy who said that "it is easier for a camel to get through a needle's eye than for a rich to enter into God's reign" (Mark, 10.23-25) and counseled his followers to "protect yourself against every desire for having more" since "life does not lie in the abundance of things one owns" (Luke, 13.15). Opposed to all forms of hierarchy, not just economic inequality, the Jesus "rebuke[d] the followers who jockey[ed] for authority over each other and over others" (5), saying that "everyone lifting himself up will be abased and anyone abasing himself will be lifted up" (Luke, 14.11).
"There cannot be a clearer injunction of hierarchy of any kind," says Wills, adding that Jesus was "absolute in his opposition to violence" (6) and remarkably indifferent to politics, saying "Caesar's matters leave to Caesar" (Mark, 12.17)
Following the gospels' radical message, which he knew quite well (7), King didn't want to end up like the odious Barack Obama.
A former neighborhood organizer on Chicago's impoverished South Side, Obama claims fealty to the ideals of Jesus and King. Still, he:
* "refuses to take any options," including the supremely sinful strategy of preemptive nuclear war, "off the table" in attempting to deter Iran from doing something U.S. global strategy would seem to strongly recommend to that nation: developing nuclear weapons.
* voted to fill the nation's top diplomatic jobs (of all offices) with a mendacious war-criminal named Condaleeza ("Chevron") Rice.
* refuses to call for the withdrawal of U.S. troops from illegally and mass-murderously occupied Iraq, placing more value on maintaining America's blood-soaked "military credibility" than on recognizing standard world norms of civilized state behavior or on honoring Jesus' and King's commitment to nonviolence.
* distanced himself from fellow Illinois Senator Dick Durbin's (D-Illinois) courageous criticism of illegal U.S. torture practices in Guantanamo Bay.
* followed the counsel of the rich men of corporate America by backing a "tort reform" that makes it more difficult for ordinary people to attain just compensation from business that cheat and damage.
* voted to close filibuster proceedings that would have attempted to block the appointment of the reactionary Judge Alito – a known civil and women's rights enemy.
* voted to re-authorize the Patriot Act, which uses real and imagined foreign threats created by empire to roll back liberty at home.
* fled fellow Senator Russ Feingold's (D-Wisconsin) motion to officially censure the Bush administration for its monumentally criminal actions at home and abroad. * applies his campaign finance Midas touch to the reelection efforts of his "mentor," the de facto Republican Senator Joe Liberman ("D"- Connecticut), a close ally of Bush's occupation, and a leading architect of the nation's oppressive and racist "welfare reform," which slashed basic government assistance for the most disadvantaged members of the industrialized world's most unequal, wealth-top-heavy society.
In the horrible 2004 Democratic Convention Keynote address that did so much to catapult him into national prominence, Obama set some centrist tone for his subsequent predictable betrayals of cherished principles and leaders. In that instantly celebrated speech, Obama:
* claimed that the U.S. is the ultimate "beacon for freedom and opportunity," the "only country on earth" where "my story" (a supposedly Horatio-Alger-esque tale of climb from poverty to prominence and now [thanks to some generous book deals] prosperity) "is even possible." This despite the fact that the U.S. is actually the most rigidly hierarchical nation in the industrialized world, home to a stultifying corporate plutocracy, massive persistent and highly racialized poverty, astonishing incarceration rates (also quite racially disparate) and low mobility from lower to upper segments in its steep socioeconomic pyramid.
* said that "every child in America" should "have a decent shot at life," not that every kid deserves a full and decent life now and thereafter
* expected Americans to be ecstatic over the "miracle" (!) that they don't live under the iron heel of open state repression (he made not exceptions for the nation's 2 million prisoners, nearly half black), as if democracy is just the absence of a police state and not the power of the people to run their own society in an egalitarian fashion (talk about low expectations for freedom).
* praised a Marine enlisted in the racist and imperialist oil occupation of Iraq for (of all things) "defending the United States of America" and (supposedly) expressing "absolute faith in the country and its leaders." Now there's a nice democratic sentiment: such chilling "faith" is the stuff of the very police state whose absence in the U.S. Obama called a "miracle."
* scaled new heights of cringing, pseudo-patriotic nausea-inducement by making disturbing "hope" parallels between: "the hope of slaves sitting around a fire singing freedom songs:" "the hope of a young naval lieutenant bravely patrolling the Mekong Delta;" and the "hope of a skinny kid with a funny name who believes that America has a place for him."
The "lieutenant" referred to in his speech was Democratic presidential candidate John "I Participated in the Crucifixion of Southeast Asia" Kerry, whose government's imperial right to "patrol" great rivers on the other side of the world during the 1960s Obama took as axiomatic. The "skinny kid" referred to a young Obama, grooming himself for a Harvard education while growing up with his white grandparents in sunny Hawaii.
The connection with "freedom"-singing slaves? A shared belief in what Obama called "God's greatest gift to us, the bedrock of this nation – a belief that there are better days ahead."
Yes, the brutalized black slaves of racist antebellum America were looking forward to the glorious white-imperialist rape of Southeast Asia, when their faith in "better days" would find glorious realization in the napalming of Vietnamese children, the images of which shocked Martin King to denounce the Vietnam war in strident and forceful terms.
How unimaginably and hideously grotesque. For a more detailed critique of Obama's great breakthrough speech, see my article [the most popular Internet piece I've ever published by far] "Keynote Reflections," ZNet Magazine, July 29, 2004 (available at http://www.zmag.org/content/showarticle.cfm?SectionID=33&ItemID=5951)
In a recent New Yorker piece, Obama is quoted at length as an example of Democratic Party centrism. The community-organizer-turned-U.S.-Senator responds as follows to writer Jeffrey Goldberg's query on whether the Democrats should focus on defending the American public against the U.S. government's assault on its civil liberties: "Americans want to feel good about themselves and their government. They can be called upon to sacrifice and they can be ashamed when we fall short of our ideals but they don't believe that the main lesson of the last five years is that America is an evil hegemon"( 8).
It's hard to know how Obama thought that revealing passage addressed illegal federal wiretaps and the like, but his statement contains a revealing assumption that deserves consideration on its own ground. The assumption holds that the important question isn't whether or not "America" (or perhaps its imperial government) is "an evil hegemon," but rather whether "Americans" (translation: American voters and especially American campaign-financers) perceive their nation-state to be such a terrible entity. Political calculation trumps the quest for moral truth.
But what if "America" (or at least its government) is, well…"an evil hegemon" (probably the majority world view of the U.S. state, for what that's worth)? If true, that terrible fact, by Obama's standpoint, should not be openly addressed because it works against Democrats efforts to enhance their chances of election and re-election by helping "Americans feel good about themselves and their government."
The contrast with Martin King's courageous left-Christian, anti-imperialist, anti-racist, and democratic-socialist sentiments is quite pronounced. For King, the relevant calculations were very different. He was compelled to call "America" on its global violence and its related domestic injustices regardless of the difficulties the U.S. citizenry might face in acknowledging their own and their government's role in the enforcement of empire, inequality, and oppression at home and abroad. The imperative was hardly to help "Americans" "feel good about themselves and their government." It was to encourage them to be true to themselves, to each other, and to the rest of suffering humanity by facing up to "the triple evils that are interrelated."
Obama's descent into Hell is almost certainly about a desire to be an American Caesar. The path to the White House is not paved with na*ve crusades against the politically inconvenient truths that King felt compelled to expose and oppose. It requires regular reassurance to the rich and powerful few and to the militaristic instincts of Empire that the opulent minority seeks to inculcate among the marginalized multitude. Whatever Jesus is reputed to have said about who may enter heaven, the keys to the earthly kingdom are reserved for those who play by the rules set by the masters of wealth and war.
Obama is what happens when a young leader sells his soul for power, wealth, and personal advancement in a militantly hierarchical society. It's what happens when you invest your energy in "jockey[ing] for authority over others." It's a very old story, making Obama one of many actors in a timeless and tragic drama. Paul Street ([email protected]) is a writer, speaker, and activist in Iowa City, IA. He is the author of Empire and Inequality: America and the World Since 9/11 (Boulder, CO: Paradigm, 2004) and Segregated Schools: Educational Apartheid in the Post-Civil Rights Era (New York, NY: Routledge, 2005).
1. David Garrow, Bearing the Cross: Martin Luther King and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference [New York, NY: 1986], p. 562).
2.Garrow, Bearing the Cross, p. 562.
3. Martin Luther King, Jr., "Where Do We Go From Here?," 1967, reproduced in James M. Washington, A Testament of Hope: the Essential Writings and Speeches of Martin Luther King, Jr. (San Francisco, CA: 1986), p. 250.
4. Frederick Douglass, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass (1845), appendix.
5. Gary Wills, What Jesus Meant (New York, NY: 2006), p. 44
6. Wills, What Jesus Meant, p. 58.
7. Paul Street, "Martin Luther King, Jr., Democratic Socialist," ZNet Sustainers Commentary, January 14, 2006, available at http://www.zmag.org/sustainers/content/2006-01/14street.cfm)
8. Jeffrey Goldberg, "Central Casting," The New Yorker (May 29, 2006),


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PLATTSBURGH — All three Plattsburgh mayoral candidates agree that regional partnership is important for the area.
The meet-and-greet-style "Meet the Candidates" forum, hosted Tuesday evening by the Champlain Valley Business and Professional Women's Club, introduced candidates running for offices in Clinton County and the City of Plattsburgh.
"It's about creating a region. The success of the town (of Plattsburgh) is as important as the success as the city," said Democratic mayoral candidate Mark Tiffer, who now serves as a city councilor from Ward 2.
He said he has a background of giving back to the community and creating tangible changes.
"I want to give voices to people who don't have representation," he said.
Tiffer said that when he was running for City Council, some thought he wasn't prepared for the position.
"People said I was too young, too inexperienced, but I overcame that," he said.
He hopes to revitalize Plattsburgh and attract businesses and young professionals.
"We do have jobs; we don't have careers," he said.
Among his goals is the creation of a master plan for Plattsburgh.
"If you don't have a vision, you're stagnant," he said. "We need direction."
Chris Rosenquest, who's running an independent campaign for mayor, also wants to focus on creating opportunities in the city.
"We still have kids moving away from Plattsburgh to find jobs," he said.
The small-business owner, who lived in Plattsburgh for 31 years before moving away for work and then returning, wants to create jobs so young people can return to the area.
"We have a great opportunity here in Plattsburgh," he said. "The opportunity is to grow and develop."
Rosenquest noted the city's very large freshwater beach, the airport and train station, among other amenities, that he hopes to highlight to generate more tourism revenue should he win the mayor's seat.


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1 mile to Ocean in Juno Beach
- bedrooms 1
- baths 1
- sleeps 2
- pool no
- hot tub no
- pets allowed no
- type Villa
- community Juno Isles
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$ 2,800 - $ 3,990 / month
vacation rental description
Juno Isles, Lovely, Furnished 1/1 Guest House in back of Property just under 1 mile to beautiful uncrowded beach. Cathedral ceiling in open Living Room & Dining Room with lots of windows.
French doors open onto large tiled screened patio, with table and 6 chairs and 2011 stainless b-b-q grill, that looks to private landscaped deck paths.
Has Extras such as free Use of Kayak and BIKES... NO SMOKING!!
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Last modified on 08-21-2014 at 9:31 AM.
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Linda Collie 561-627-2299
villa rental amenities
Eco-conscious environment, Organic/Holistic owner is Realtor/Broker of Collie Realty,Inc.
Granite kitchen counters. Fully equiped kitchen, meaning a large capacity coffee maker, microwave, toaster oven, all kinds of bowls, dishes, glasses, pots and pans, cooking utensils, blender etc. even waffle iron & popcorn popper and other accessories. Reverse-Osmosis Drinking water system, flat top stove with controls in front, 2011 refridgerator with pull out freezer on bottom. No dishwasher.
Xfinity Broadband Wireless Internet Access, over 200 TV stations and On Demand ( which allows you to watch your missed tv programs & movies) also DVD Player. Over 200 books. Top of line leather loveseat and comfy couch, teak dining table and sideboard. Queen size Simmons Beauty Rest mattress. Built-in dressers and drawers with real cedar inside. Long closet. Central Heat and Air Conditioning. Ceiling Fans. Vaccum cleaner, iron, ironing board, hair dryer and lots of linens, blankets & towels. Bathroom has a walk-in shower.
Butterflies & birds in yard. Use of Nov. 2009 GE model Washer and and 2011 top of line GE Dryer. See last photo, back door goes out to attached laundry room with laundry sink six feet away.
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North Palm Beach/Jupiter has ALL kinds of activities and ATTRACTIONS!
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Tourist Development Tax of 11% and partially refundable cleaning charge of $75
$150 refundable security deposit required
Chemical-Free Environment.
Note: Vacation Rentals site calculates the monthly rate based on 28 days. So day 29 will be $100 to $145 per day or if a week more then $700 to $980 and so on based on time of year.
Call Linda for exact rates depending of month of year. Thanks.
Linda Collie 561-627-2299
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Top things to do in Juno Beach
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By now, you know: Jeff Bagwell, one of the six or eight greatest first basemen who's ever played this game, failed to gain election to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. You need to be named on 75 percent of the ballots; after being named on 42 percent of the ballots a year ago, this time around Bagwell reached 56 percent.
Well, at least Jayson Stark voted for Bagwell:
What we have here is a guy who has vehemently denied he used any illegal PED, and who didn't appear in the Mitchell report even though star witness Kirk Radomski worked for the Astros. What we also have here is a player whose Hall of Fame qualifications couldn't possibly be more clear-cut. How many first basemen are in the 400-homer, 200-steal club? Just one: Jeff Bagwell. How many first basemen have ever ripped off at least 12 straight seasons with an OPS-plus of 130 or better? Only two: Bagwell and Gehrig. Not to mention this fellow was a rookie of the year, an MVP, a Gold Glove winner and the Simba-esque leader on a team that went to the postseason six times. So why are so many people NOT voting for him again?
Two hundred and fifty-two people didn't vote for him, to be perfectly precise.
There are two reasons why so many people are not voting for Jeff Bagwell.
Some people simply don't understand how well Bagwell played. Stark says Bagwell's qualifications for the Hall "couldn't possibly be more clear-cut," but that's grandly hyperbolic. First basemen don't get elected to the Hall of Fame because they steal 200 bases. They don't get into the Hall of Fame because of their OPS+'s, either. A lot of Jayson Stark's best writing pals, the guys he hangs out with every year at the All-Star Game and World Series, would, if given a chance, beat the living bejeezus out of OPS+ with a pointy stick.
Jeff Bagwell hit 449 home runs, which is not a particularly impressive figure for a would-be Hall of Fame first baseman. Granted, Bagwell ranks ninth all-time among first baseman. The problem is that he also ranks beneath Fred McGriff (sixth) and Carlos Delgado (eighth) on that list. Oh, and sometime this spring he'll be passed by Albert Pujols.
Stark's right about Bagwell deserving to be in the Hall of Fame, of course. Based on his performance. But I'm absolutely sure there are at least a few voters who honestly (if foolishly) don't believe Bagwell's got the numbers.
Of course, we suspect most of Bagwell's non-supporters have another reason.
What we have here is a guy who has vehemently denied he used any illegal PED, and who didn't appear in the Mitchell report even though star witness Kirk Radomski worked for the Astros.
There it is. We have Jeff Bagwell's word that he never broke any rules, and there's certainly no paper trail. Ergo, there's no drugs-related rationale for leaving Bagwell off your Hall of Fame ballot.
Or so Jayson Stark would have it. Obviously, his argument hasn't exactly carried the day yet, and presumably won't anytime soon.
I think a lot of voters would like to vote for Jeff Bagwell. They really would. But they do get caught up on the steroids, and so they're waiting ... for what, exactly, it's hard to say. Maybe they're waiting until 2025, Bagwell's final year on the BBWAA's ballot; if there's no solid evidence of cheating by then, they'll vote for him. I really don't know.
That's a long ways away. Jeff Bagwell shouldn't have to wait that long for his fate, and the Hall of Fame really shouldn't have to deal with the massive logjam of candidates that's going to build up over the next decade as all these Steroids Era guys become eligible for the Hall of Fame.
Fortunately, I have a solution.
BBWAA voters are concerned about electing someone who might have cheated. Of course they've already elected players who have cheated, and most of us agree that trying to figure out who cheated and who didn't quickly becomes a fool's errand. But this is the real world. If I thought we could convince every voter that steroids aren't really a big deal, I might try. I think that's a fool's errand, too. So I'm trying to offer a way out of this mess that might actually get some deserving candidates elected.
I propose that the Hall of Fame create a mechanism whereby the BBWAA, after electing a player, may subsequently remove him through a recall election.
I know that's a radical notion, and I suppose it's incumbent upon me to explain what such a thing might look like...
- Beginning five years after the BBWAA has elected a player, he become subject to a potential recall election.
- The process is triggered at the BBWAA's annual Winter Meetings get-together. Any member may suggest a recall election; with the motion properly seconded, a vote is taken immediately.
- If there are 50 votes for a recall election, the next winter each Hall of Fame voter will be sent two ballots: the usual list of candidates for the Hall of Fame, and a special recall ballot. If a voter does not return a recall ballot, it counts as a no for the recall.
- A recall election "succeeds" if 50 percent of the voters return a ballot with a check mark next to Yes. (Votes for Pat Buchanan result in the voter's summary expulsion from the BBWAA.)


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With the passing of the so-called "sexual revolution," the consensus seems to be that sexuality is no longer the centerpiece of neurosis. "Money is the new sexuality," I've heard people say. "It is the one thing we don't talk about, even in therapy." But in my experience, there is no such thing as a new sexuality. The new one is the same as the old one, tarnished a bit by the assumption that we should be beyond all this by now.
As a psychiatrist to people with spiritual aspirations, I am witness to some of the ways in which spirituality and sexuality interact, not always to either of their benefits. Freud once said that sexuality contained a "divine spark," but his indefatigable promotion of the instinctual components of desire has done much to remove its connection to the sublime. The recent surge of interest in Tantric sexuality has sought to reestablish that lost connection. There is a groundswell of attention to aspects of sexual relations often overlooked in our culture of immediate gratification. In most portrayals of sexual yoga, for example, the man is encouraged to give priority to his partner's arousal rather than his own. Both people are urged to bring pleasurable feelings upward from their genitals to the heart and head, prolonging their intermingling while allowing sexual bliss to course through mind and body. In a reversal of the usual sexual dynamic, men are urged to absorb the female secretionsto drink their blissrather than ejaculating.
In actual practice, most of the popular seminars and literature on Tantric sex seem to be oriented toward helping people over their sexual inhibitions. Men are given something other than their own release to focus on, and women are affirmed in the richness and complexity of their sexual response. Yet there is no denying the changes in attitude that these efforts encourage. A movement is afoot to reclaim the sacred quality of sexual relations, to rescue it from the language of instinct and from the commercial exploitation of Madison Avenue. People want something more from their sexual lives, and they are turning to the East for a reminder of what that might be. In a new book called Darwin's Worms (Basic Books, 2000), the British child psychoanalyst Adam Phillips writes of Freud's discussions of desire in a way that suggests that Freud knew more of Tantra than we might have suspected.
Phillips retells a story of Freud's from an often overlooked paper called "On Transience." In this vignette, Freud told of walking in the countryside with two friends who were resolutely unmoved by the beauty of all that surrounded them. Freud was puzzled by their failure to open and began to analyze what their problem might be. It was the transience of the physical world that was unnerving his friends, he decided. They were guarding themselves against a feeling of sadness that was an indivisible part of appreciation. Like a lover who has been hurt one too many times, Freud's friends were keeping themselves unapproachable. They were stuck in a state of abbreviated, or interrupted, mourning. Unable to embrace the object of their desire, they retreated to a sullen and unapproachable place.
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As Bismarck/Mandan continues to grow...it's no surprise there's a need for senior housing.
Mandan is taking this step, debuting its first ever assisted living facility.
"Leonard, we got company."
Katherine and Leonard have lived in their apartment at Lakewood Landing since August 7.
"We love it here. Mhmm," says Katherine Combs, Resident.
It's an assisted living facility brand new to Mandan.
Currently 11 residents live in the building.
"At the present time the 11 residents that we have have all come by word of mouth or just stopping in and now that we are getting a little more known out in the community, we do have several people, you know, waiting for admission," says Sharon Schwahn, Facility Manager, Lakewood Landing.
This waiting list is no surprise to the growing community.
"Almost all of the facilities here were running full. And so we thought well maybe there is a need of something that we can contribute to the community and add our type of facility and our type of philosophy," says Susan Bala, CEO/Owner, Lakewood Landing.
"We like everything here. We like the staff. They're very, very personable. And there's a certain feeling of home," says Katherine Combs.
"People have to, number one, have a sense of home and community. It's just important for everyone's well being and so we really wanted to achieve that first. And then they need to have great food, and great healthcare, and then they need to have some fun," says Bala.
All of these elements make this facility Katherine and Leonard's forever home.
And they're very content.
"And we set here at certain times of the evening and look out and see the geese fly," says Leonard.
In Mandan for KX News, I'm Stephanie Scheurer.
Lakewood Landing had their grand opening and open house this afternoon.
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How does one choreograph pinot noir?
Greg Morthole, winemaker of Rodney Strong Wine Estates, says it's tricky.
"Making pinot noir is perhaps a little more of a sophisticated dance, as the classy grape wants to show you a few moves, even as you are attempting to lead," Morthole said. "Sometimes it steps on your toes. Sometimes pinot seems to not take direction very well."
Morthole is behind our wine-of-the-week winner — the Davis Bynum, 2011 Jane's Vineyard Garfield Block, Russian River Valley Sonoma County Pinot Noir at $55.
It's a standout — tangy with explosive cherry/berry fruit and notes of herbs, cinnamon and pepper. It has bright acidity and a lingering finish.
In 2007, the Klein family, which owns Rodney Strong Wine Estates, purchased Davis Bynum's brand, and Morthole's job is to produce Davis Bynum and the Rodney Strong reserve and single vineyard wines.
These wines are produced at Healdsburg's Rodney Strong winery in the Artisan Cellar, an area once referred to as "a winery within a winery." Here, boutique winemaking is in full swing, with smaller batches of wine pampered by Morthole and consulting winemaker David Ramey.
"I make the wines with David Ramey's consultation, but I also listen to Davis Bynum's perspective, his historical accounts of winemaking and grape growing, with particular attention on pinot noir," Morthole said.
Bynum, now 88, was the founding vintner of the brand and has referred to himself as "a living relic."
Bynum made the very first single-vineyard Russian River pinot noir back in 1973 from the Rochioli vineyard; this harvest marks the 40th anniversary of that historic event.
Morthole considers himself lucky to be following Bynum's lead, particularly because he wasn't always certain of his path.
"One evening I had an absolutely sleepless night thinking about my life, all the wines that I had tasted and enjoyed, and what I really wanted to do," Morthole said. "I was certain, at some point in the darkness of that night, that I had to find a path that would lead into winemaking. I couldn't wait to wake up and get going, but it was one of the longest nights of my life. "


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Shades of orange, lemon and lime brighten up summer wardrobe
This is the time of year we put citrus fruits in our grocery carts. And this season, we're adding the colors of lemon yellow, lime green and melon shades to our summer wardrobes. Color is the hottest trend of the season, and citrus colors top the list.
"Citrus colors are fun, they can brighten up a neutral color," said Tammy Foulston of Nouveau in Bradley Fair at 21st and Rock Road. "You just have to make sure you get the right bright for your skin tone."
At Lyndon's, also in Bradley Fair, Donna Preston said, "Even though the colors are bright, it's amazing how many colors look really, really good on a lot of people."
College student Chanel McCray said, "I've liked bright colors before this spring, but now I love them. I'm going shopping to get more."
Orange probably is the hottest color this season, and since it's a combination of red and yellow — two happy colors — it's not surprising that it's a favorite. Colors of orange range from melon to tangerine to true orange to darker shades. Shoppers have been surprised how versatile orange can be.
Amy Dopps, a mom, cosmetic consultant and part-time administrative assistant, said she has been pleased to learn that blondes look good in bright orange. "I always liked orange, but didn't really wear it until it became mainstream," she said.
Retailers use the terms "refreshing," "crisp" and "fresh" to describe summer's hottest hues. Holli Davis at Lyndon's said the only thing good about summer is home-grown tomatoes — but she agrees that citrus colors are refreshing.
"They make you think of tropical drinks," she said.
If you're not inclined to go head-to-toe in brights, opt for an accessory in a bright color that will add an instant trendy touch. Bracelets, scarves, jewelry, shoes and handbags in citrus shades are available in a wide price range. Prints that combine citrus colors also are a more subtle way to show off the trend.
But if you want to be bold, go with the color blocking trend using all citrus colors.
Gay Muenchrath of GM Clotheshorse said jeans in bright colors are a very popular item this season, but added that there are plenty of other citrus options.
"Get some citrus and garnish with a beach umbrella," she said.
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Photo A Day September
I am notoriously bad at social media. I basically only Tweet and such at live tournaments. In the spirit of social media I had been noticing this whole Instagram Photo-A-Day deal. Any other time in my life I would undoubtedly miss days and to be honest probably have nothing to post even if I did remember. But, being that I knew I would be working for 3 weeks. I just went for it. I did a photo a day every day of September. okay, I missed one day because the theme was 'Before You go to Bed.' Before I go to bed the last thing I am thinking about is Instagram. I thought it fitting to skip that day. Some days were harder than others. I kind of want to come up with one of my own and have the PokerNews or Poker people do it. We will see.
In the mean time, it is over. I thought I would share some of them and their respective Themes.
Some I took Literally.
(Far Away) Me and Josh Cahlik, PokerNews blogger at WinStar Oklahoma Event
(Night) Shooting the Lederer Files
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(Frame) I tried to frame myself with cat ears and the flowers.
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Buccaneer Retreat, 6 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Boat Docks in Jacksonville
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- sleeps 14
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$ 3,866 - $ 13,105 / month
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Buccaneer Retreat is the perfect place for your next family reunion, wedding or big group vacation. It's got a private pool, boat dock, and room for 14 people -- all in a gorgeous custom-built house with over an acre of land. Please note, weddings require special permit.
You'll love outdoor living on our private pool courtyard, which includes a table and chairs for casual dining and plenty of poolside lounging space. And all of that isn't even including the large boat dock. The house is perfectly located just a few minutes drive to the beach or to the Mayo Clinic
The huge back yard opens to the St Johns river with large boat dock. This is certain to become your favorite spot at Buccaneer Retreat -- though it faces some stiff competition from the beautiful interior of the house! There's just so much to do out here, a nice mix of sun and shade, and entertainment for all ages. Oh -- did we mention the cushioned seating in front of the HDTV, where the guys can enjoy the game while still tending to the grill?!
When it's time to go inside, you'll be immediately charmed by the architectural details and décor of Buccaneer Retreat. This is not your typical beach house! Here you'll find unique built-ins, fine furniture, and state-of-the-art appliances. Every room is decorated beautifully. It's an unforgettable house, and we predict that you will treasure the memories of your time here.
The living room is a great place for the whole gang to congregate after a busy day at the beach or sightseeing in Jacksonville.
Just down the beautiful floors is the kitchen and dining area, with a big table banked by windows overlooking the bay. We know how hard it is to round up everybody for a sit-down meal, so Buccaneer Retreat gives you options, including eating poolside!
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Kure Beach, NC, native and Marine veteran Travis Laster wins $2,000 Veterans United Foundation Scholarship
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Minnesota State University, Mankato student awarded scholarship from Veterans United Foundation
Travis Laster, who served as a U.S. Marine for four years and attends Minnesota State University, Mankato, was awarded a $2,000 scholarship from Veterans United Foundation Scholarship Program. The program is supported by Veterans United Foundation, and $50,000 has been awarded from the scholarship program since 2007.
The Veterans United Foundation Scholarship Program's primary goal is to assist military service members and their families by awarding five bi-annual $2,000 scholarships. Laster, from Kure Beach, N.C., was one of five students nationwide to receive the round of awards.
Veterans United Foundation, the charitable arm of Veterans United Home Loans, is driven entirely by the company and its employees. Since starting the foundation Nov. 2011, the company and its employees have donated and pledged $6.2 million to meet its mission. Laster is pursuing a graduate degree in communication studies. He served during Operation Iraqi Freedom, and plans to start his own non-profit to help at-risk youth. The spring round of scholarship applications are due by April 30, and applications will be available online beginning March 15.
About Veterans United Foundation - Veterans United Foundation is committed to enhancing the lives of veterans and military families nationwide by supporting nonprofit organizations that strengthen local communities and honor the sacrifices of those who served. It also provides individual donations to current and former military members in need.
About Veterans United Home Loans - Based in Columbia, Mo., Veterans United Home Loans is the nation's No. 1 dedicated VA lender. The Missouri-based national lender financed more than $3.3 billion in loans in 2012. Its mission is to help veterans and active duty military members take advantage of the home loan benefits earned by their service.