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Students in the Susquehanna Township School District say they're fed up with a "do nothing" administration, and are speaking out in the wake of allegations that top school leaders investigated an assistant high school principal four months before he was charged with having a sexual relationship with a student.
Shawn Sharkey, 45, turned himself in to police over the weekend and is now out on bail. According to police, Sharkey and the 16-year-old girl met in the school nurse's office in February and would have sex at area hotels on Tuesday and Thursday nights for several months.
During Monday night's packed school board meeting, Susquehanna Township Police Chief Rob Martin confirmed to abc27 News that his department is now looking into "who knew what and when" back in May, when the district admittedly looked into rumors about Sharkey and the student. The Dauphin County District Attorney's Office confirmed it is also involved in that investigation.
"You had an entire summer and the last couple of months of school to do something about it," 11th grader David Smith said. "When a student gets molested, sexually harassed or whatever by a principal -- and of all people a principal -- you take immediate action. You go to the police."
Smith said he is not surprised district administrators did not report the rumors to authorities right away. He said he's been the target of bullying in the schools for years.
"A student who stands out in the slightest way -- it could be good or bad -- you expect to be ridiculed at that school," he said.
Smith spoke at Monday's meeting, telling the school board his concerns went unaddressed when brought to principals at the high school. He also points to a total lack of discipline in the district.
"You can have a student get up and cuss another student out in front of another principal and they'll sit there and look at you like 'nothing just happened'," he said. "After school, you walk through the weight room, and I'll get called a (gay slur) in front of all of them -- loud enough for everybody to hear, and none of the adults say anything."
Smith said he believes the only way the schools can be turned around now is if a new school board is elected in November, and hires new administrators.
Superintendent Dr. Susan Kegerise and district solicitor Paul Blunt did not return calls for comment Tuesday afternoon.
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THE SCREENING ROOM: I Do! I Do! Stars Mary Martin and Robert Preston (Video)
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I Do! I Do!, Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt's musical adaptation of Jan de Hartog's The Fourposter, opened Dec. 5, 1966. It starred Mary Martin and Robert Preston, who won a Tony for his performance.
Playbill.com has put together a collection of videos of both Martin and Preston to mark the special date.
"Nobody's Perfect" from I Do! I Do! on the Tony Awards.
South Pacific - "A Cockeyed Optimist."
"A Wonderful Guy."
"My Heart Belongs to Daddy."
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"I'm Flying."
"Ya Got Trouble."
Robert Preston and Carol Burnett.
"You and Me."
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"The Sadder But Wiser Girl."
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A limb amputation is a major surgery and the decision to have one performed on your pet can be a difficult decision to make. Before your dog undergoes the procedure, there are a few things you will need to take care of.
Make sure your pet is a good candidate for anesthesia and surgery. Your vet will want to run bloodwork to evaluate kidney and liver functions, as well as a general CBC, blood chemistry test, and a urinalysis. If your dog is overweight, start them on a diet plan prior to surgery. It is necessary to keep amputees on the lean side to help the remaining 3 limbs from carrying too much extra weight. Also consider your dog's age and health, and whether such a major surgery would improve their quality of life. A geriatric dog who has other serious health issues in addition to the reason for the amputation might be better off with pain medication as a relief from pain related to osteocarcoma instead of surgery. On the flipside, an otherwise healthy geriatric dog might very well gain many quality months or even years with an amputation to remove an affected limb .
Find a veterinarian that you can develop a good working relationship with. It is important that you find someone who you feel comfortable turning to with any questions or concerns and who is confident about performing such a major surgery. Even if your regular veterinarian has performed many common surgeries (spays, neuters, wound repair, etc.), they may not have experience with amputations and might refer you to a specialist. If you feel like you need a second (or third) opinion about your dog's condition, by all means do so. Also make sure you have the names and numbers of local emergency clinics if the clinic you have chosen is not open 24 hours.
You may need to make some adjustments to your home for the safety of your dog after he has had surgery. If possible, make these adjustments in advance so your dog has time to get used to the changes. If you plan on using an exercise pen or large crate as containment during recovery, be sure that your dog is familiar with it beforehand. Consider purchasing floor runners, stair treads, or rubber mats for slippery surfaces, or use baby gates to block off areas of the home that may be challenging for your dog at first. If your dog's bed is upstairs, get him used to sleeping on the first floor. If you have other animals at home, decide how you will keep them separated from your amputee if necessary during the recovery period.
A few other things that you will want to familiarize your dog with before surgery are items that you will use to assist them in walking and anything you will be using to cover the wound. A towel will usually suffice as a sling for potty breaks, or your can purchase a sling or harness. For wound protection, consider using a tee shirt for front leg amps, and boxer shorts for hing leg amps. These may need to be modified a little depending on your dog's size.
Even if you have prepared yourself for the first sight of your dog after surgery, it can still be an emotional experience. Before you leave the veterinarian's office, make sure you have a good idea of what the suture site is supposed to look like so you can evaluate it regularly (at least twice a day) and know when there is a problem. Ask your vet about what to expect as the wound heals. Bruising and some swelling are to be expected, but try to get an idea of how much is too much. Ask the doctor about what to look out for. Double check to make sure you have phone numbers of local after hours emergency clinics.
Expect your dog to be groggy for the first few days. Take it easy and only take him out for potty breaks at first. Get an idea of a recovery timeline from your veterinarian so you will know when you can start incorporating more activity into your dog's routine. The usual recovery period is estimated to last about a month.
Some dogs will lick at their sutures as the wound heals. If this happens, you will need to find a way to cover it (shirt, boxers, bandage, etc.), or use an elizabethan collar (aka cone, lampshade, buster collar) ) if just covering it is not enough.
As your dog learns to ambulate on 3 limbs, he will stumble at least a few times. Try not to be an overprotective parent and comfort or rush to him every time he falls. Every time he takes a spill, he will be learning how not to do whatever he was doing the next time around, and his confidence will grow over time.
Above all else, remember that your dog does not view his amputation as a disability, like people do. It's easy to get caught up in everything, especially if cancer is involved, but remember to, try your best to just let him be a dog. He will appreciate it!


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Eichelberger is a white male, 54 years-old who is a court ordered registered sex offender who has not properly registered with law enforcement.
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Well, that was pretty awesome. In one of the UFC's most spectacular cards to date, the home team put on a show with Anderson Silva, Big Nog, and Demian Maia getting some great wins. We even got to see a memorable retirement by one of the greatest legends of the cage.
A lot of people were down on this card and down on the main event, but it was a solid event from top to bottom, with submissions, knockouts and back-and-forth wars. Not one fight sucked balls, even the Jon Fitch fight. For once you'd have to agree that was a pay-per-view well spent.
My predictions: 9 for 12.
Card's report card: With five stoppages in the pay-per-view and an undercard with a fight of the night, you'd have to say this is one of the best cards Zuffa has put on in a while. Best of all time? No, we won't go that far. But given the talent they had to work with, it's hard to think it could have gone any better. I gave it an A.
Fight of the Night: Rony Jason vs Sam Sicilia (UFC gave it to Fitch Blanket)
Knockout of the Night: Rony Jason
Submission of the Night: Phil Davis (UFC gave it to Big Nog)
Biggest Upset: None
Worst judge's decision: Cristiano Marcello vs Reza Madadi
Most boring fight: None
Beatdown of the Night: Glover Teixeira vs Fabio Maldonado
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Lightweight [155]: Cristiano Marcello (B-) versus Reza Madadi (C+)
Prediction: Madadi by decision
Result: Marcello by split decision
Um, fuck off. If ever there was a hometown decision, that one was it. Although Marcello performed well above his pay grade, and did more damage to Madadi than he received, I can't see how you give this fight to Marcello. I mean, I could be wrong, but it looked like he got more than enough takedowns in the first two rounds to be ahead on the scorecards. If you want to give Marcello the last round, fine.
But 30-27? Really? What the fuck kind of judging is that? That's brutal. Frankly, I think Madadi brought that decision on himself by allowing it to be closer than it should have been. He should have used his wrestling to keep top control more and take less damage on the feet.
As for Marcello, I guess charging forward like a retard wins you fans and judges, but I didn't see it winning the fight. Still, for something I figured would probably be the most boring fight, it was surprisingly entertaining.
I don't really care to match up Marcello with anybody. He didn't really win the fight, and even if you think he did, he got by on the hairs of his scrotum. I don't know, give him Myles Jury. Some other TUF 15 scrub or something.
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Middleweight [185]: Chris Camozzi (C+) versus Luiz Cane (B)
Prediction: Camozzi by TKO in round 2
Result: Camozzi by decision
I gotta say, I didn't understanding the judging of either of the first two fights. Although I was rooting for Camozzi, I thought he lost the first and the third rounds pretty clearly. Luiz Cane looked great at 185 pounds. His glass chin seemed to disappear for the most part, except for getting rocked late in the first round.
The only way I can see Cane losing the first round after trading blows all round and taking Camozzi's back and nearly finishing him is that late punch. But fuck, you take someone's fucking back and nearly finish them and lose the round? Do judges have absolutely zero respect for jujitsu? It's like round 5 of the Diaz-Condit fight all over again.
Camozzi didn't perform well. He was doing well in the first, but began to fade in the second, and got completely outclassed in the third. I thought Cane loosened up nicely and began snapping Camozzi's head back in the third. I'm really surprised Camozzi didn't use wrestling to stop the damage.
Again, it's hard to care about Camozzi when I think he lost. Maybe Michael Kuiper?
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Welterweight [170]: Sergio Moraes (B) versus Renee Forte (B+)
Prediction: Moraes by submission in round 3
Result: Moraes by submission in round 3
Why did I give the losing fighter a better grade? I thought Forte fought very well, and well above his pay grade in this contest. Moraes is a world class jujitsu champion and Forte was able to get up again and again after being taken down. I had Moraes winning the first before getting tired and then Forte coming back and winning the second.
Forte was on his way to winning a decision when Moraes scored an unbelievable and beautiful back mount by literally leaving his right arm behind while jumping through the air to tackle Forte as he was trying to get back to his feet and sinking in the hooks. What was amazing about that move is that Moraes was clearly tired by the middle of round 2, so to show that kind of heart was pretty inspiring.
From that point on Moraes was in his element, and finished the fight with an awesome standing rear-naked choke. It's hard to begrudge Moraes for pulling that win out of the fire. He's the nicest guy in the UFC, and is a great sportsman. Sure, the above picture is a little bit of man-on-man loving, but the Brazilians are open-minded like that.
I actually thought these guys were at 185 when they were fighting. Having a guy like Moraes at 170 is interesting because he's a powerful grappler and won't be pushed around by the wrestlers in that division. Having said that, his gas tank is a little iffy. What do you think about Gunnar Nelson? Two elite grapplers going toe-to-toe.
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Featherweight [145]: Diego Brandao (A) versus Joey Gambino (B)
Prediction: Brandao by TKO in round 1
Result: Brandao by decision
It's hard to criticize Gambino here. He just wasn't good enough. Brandao looked like a 145 pound Thiago Alves, stalking his opponent, turning in some brutal leg kicks, and landing some bombs. Gambino's chin was unbelievable, surviving at least two heavy fastballs right to the melon.
It's not like Gambino didn't try. He was working the body with kicks, went for takedowns, and gained the momentum a few times, especially in the third. But Brandao was better. He was able to pummel under at the cage, turn and break, and keep from being taken down.
Brandao was also more patient in this fight, stalking Gambino carefully and not throwing quite so many careless shots. Clearly his training with the "man who ruined MMA" is working out.
It's only one win since Brandao was wrestlefucked by Darren Elkins. I like Matt Grice. I think it would test Brandao's wrestling game. Alternately, Max Holloway would make a very exciting standup war.
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Lightweight [155]: Gleison Tibau (B-) versus Francisco Trinaldo (C)
Prediction: Trinaldo by decision
Result: Tibau by decision
This was a nice scrap, but in the end Tibau used his experience in the cage to wrestlefuck an anticlimactic finish to a spirited first two rounds. Gleison's strategy from the get-go was to get the Jungle Fight lightweight champion on the ground, and was on Trinaldo like a Fitch blanket for the first round.
Unfortunately, just like the Fitch fight, Trinaldo fucked up in the second when he had the juiced up Tibau in a world of hurt on the ground and tried to sink in the rear-naked choked. The mistake of not pounding out the finish came back to haunt Trinaldo since Tibau survived to the third, and then used the good old points strategy of winning the decision.
Although watching Tibau wrestlefuck his way to a victory was disappointing, Trinaldo's weight cut was also a big issue. Even though Tibau looked bigger, it's obvious that Trinaldo isn't down to 155 comfortably yet. I think another few fights at 155 will make him one of the more dangerous fighters at that weight class.
Does it matter? This fucking middleweight has been wrestlefucking lightweights for six years now, without much success. Give him Jacob Volkmann. I doubt he muscles him around.
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Featherweight [145]: Rony Jason (B+) versus Sam Sicilia (B)
Prediction: Jason by submission in round 2
Result: Jason by knockout in round 2
I think everyone knows this was the real fight of the night. Actually, it's fucking crazy to give Fitch Blanket the bonus for doing what Fitch does best. Fitch someone into his six millionth decision. But I digress.
Jason and Sicilia fucking threw down. They threw hard leather, they grappled, they pummelled each other for nearly two rounds. And then Sicilia got caught and Jason finished. It was truly an inspiring performance by both fighters.
Rony Jason is only two fights into the UFC but he looks great so far. A brick chin, amazing jujitsu, explosive offence, and a determined will, means this guy has a good chance of cracking the top 20 of a very talented division. Still, he's only been tested against two recent TUF graduates. Time for a step up.
Jason against Diego Brandao or Hugo Viana (who he won a razor close decision against on the show) sounds cool, but I want him to fight someone outside the TUF world. Rani Yahya is an interesting fight but that's another Brazilian versus Brazilian fight. Well, what about Darren Elkins?
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Welterweight [170]: Damien Maia (A+) versus Rick Story (D-)
Prediction: Maia by decision
Result: Maia by submission in round 1
Holy fuck, is Maia ever good at 170 pounds. If you thought that his quick work of Korean fighter Dong Kong Kim (or whatever the fuck his name is - Stun Gun) was a fluke (and I did) then his destruction of Rick Story should send fear rippling across the division.
Rick Story is a legitimate top 20 welterweight, with wins over Thiago Alves and Johny Hendricks. And if people think Story is on a slide anyway, nobody, and I mean nobody, has ever dispatched Story so easily and so quickly.
Story came rushing out to the centre of the cage and went straight into wrestling mode. Maia quickly obliged by taking him down, getting his back, and squeezing his fucking head so tightly that Story's life force was spraying out of his nose like a fucking soda fountain.
Although Damien Maia struggled at 185 pounds to handle wrestlers like Chris Weidman and Mark Munoz, at this weight class he is an absolute terrorist threat.
After annihilating Kim and Story in the first round, it's time to put Maia up against the creme de la creme. Jake Ellenberger. It's the only fight that really makes any sense. There's also Mike Pierce. Either way, he gets tested against an elite wrestler with power.
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Light Heavyweight [205]: Phil Davis (A) versus Wagner Prado (D)
Prediction: Davis by decision
Result: Davis by submission in round 2
This was clearly, easily, obviously submission of the night. When Prado escaped that brutally tight arm-triangle choke and got back to his knees, I don't think a single person on the planet expected Davis to convert a simple wrestling clench into an anaconda in about two seconds.
Davis' transition into the choke was breathtaking and flawless. One second he reached around Prado's neck and grabbed his bicep, the next you saw 205-plus pounds of pudgy Prado go flying in the air, landing on his back, his lips quivering uselessly as he thrashed about like a fish in the bottom of a row boat about to get an oar in the face.
Davis looked outstanding once again, and completely, utterly dominated Prado in every conceivable way. He didn't have a mark on him afterward. Although Davis looked outclassed against Rashad Evans, you've got to think he's in the top five in the division.
As for Prado, the cardio, lack of wrestling, and pudge hanging off his frame make me think he'd be better suited at 185 pounds.
What do you do with a problem like Phil Davis? He beat Alexander Gustafsson. He beat Lil Nog. And Lyoto Machida and Dan Henderson are both clamouring for title shots. So, either Davis fights someone down the ladder, or the UFC makes him sit and wait.
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Welterweight [170]: Jon Fitch (B-) versus Erick Silva (D+)
Prediction: Silva by decision
Result: Fitch by blanket
Fight of the night? Fuck you and the horse you rode in on. Exciting? Do you find slow, agonizing strangulation or drowning to be exciting? You sick puppy.
This was classic Fitch blanket doing his classic blanket. This was classic Fitch being unable to finish yet another fight. This was classic Fitch doing what Fitch does best. Refuses to finish a fight, sucks a stupid fighter into his world, and drowns him in a world of leg humping.
Cocky Erick Silva looked dejected after the fight, and for good reason. He didn't have one-tenth the cardio of Jon Fitch, and when he had the blanket on the ropes, instead of finishing him with classic Silva ground and back-of-the-head, he tried to take the blanket's back.
Listen up UFC fuckhead fighters. Jon Blanket Fitch can't be choked out. BJ Penn got his back twice in their match, and was easily reversed each time, and Penn's back mount is elite. When you've got Fitch hurt, there are a number of things not to do. Do not get on his back. Do not get into his guard. Do not let him grab any part of your body.
Fitch is a blanket, a leech, a fucking poison. The best way to deal with all three is to stomp them out from at range, or set them on fire and run. Silva has lethal hands, but instead of using them, he got sucked into Fitch's world, taken into deep water, and drowned.
Fuck Jon Fitch with a sharp metal object.
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Light Heavyweight [205]: Glover Teixeira (A) versus Fabio Maldonado (C-)
Prediction: Teixeira by submission in round 2
Result: Teixeira by doctor's vagina
Fuck. Fuckity fuck. Stupid, useless, cunts of a doctor always stopping epic fights. Is this "ultimate" fighting? Or wear silk pink panties fighting? Maldonado wanted to keep fighting. The fans wanted him to keep fighting. Everybody wanted him to keep fighting except for the fucking mother hen masquerading as a cageside doctor.
Look, Fabio Maldonado took an absolute pounding for two full rounds. The level of brutality inflicted on him was something breathtaking to behold. It was more violent and vicious than Jimi Manuwa's recent manslaughter of Kyle Kingsbury.
But goddamn it, we all wanted to see another round. The referee could have stopped it a few minutes into the third and nobody would have said shit. But to stop it between rounds is just abject cuntery. It reminds me of the Big Foot versus Fedor fight. When you've got Fedor fighting, you can't ever, ever count him out. I wish Fabio was given the same benefit of the doubt.
Maldonado has the heart of a fucking lion. When he landed that left hook late in the first round I jumped out of my seat. His chin is easily the strongest in the UFC. If Dana White cuts him after this fight he's a complete asshole.
Jon Jones. There's nobody else. I mean, I guess there's Phil Davis, but really, I'd rather see Teixeira versus Jones now than old man Henderson or Machida.
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Heavyweight [265]: Big Nog (B-) versus Dave Herman (F)
Prediction: Nog via KO in round 1
Result: Nog via submission in round 2
Giving Big Nog a farewell submission of the night for that fiasco was the UFC equivalent to the gold watch. Clearly, Moraes' flying back mount and choke was better, as was Davis' amazing anaconda. Still, who's complaining? A fine way to end a career.
And it just goes to show that even a big fat out-of-shape Nogueira is still better than Dave Herman on his best day. Herman looked like absolute shit out there. His chin was straight up in the air, he stood still a lot, and he was basically exhausted by the second round. And he wasn't even the fat one.
Fat Nog getting his submission win was especially sweet because Herman was talking a lot of stupidity about how jujitsu doesn't work. In fact, I think the reason he didn't knock him out in the first is that much like Anderson Silva, he was proving a point.
A great career for a legendary champion. Thanks for the memories.
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Light Heavyweight [205]: Anderson Silva (A) versus Stephan Bonnar (C+)
Prediction: Silva by decision
Result: Silva by TKO in round 1
What more can said about this man that hasn't already been said. Anderson Silva toyed with Stephen Bonnar for four minutes before brutally finishing the man who had never been officially stopped with a vicious knee that caved his fucking chest in.
Joe Rogan started it but Anderson Silva finished it, when the suggestion was made to stay at 205 and the Middleweight champion said no. But why? Although Glover Teixeira is an exciting fight for Jon Jones, who else has destroyed guys at Light Heavyweight like the Spider?
Silva has run through three Light Heavyweights in the first round, including the embarrassing destruction of Forrest Griffin, and now this one-sided beatdown of Stephan Bonnar.
Consider this for a moment. Bonnar gave Jones pretty much everything he had for 15 minutes back in 2009, even winning the final round. Granted, Jones was still pretty new to MMA, but still. It wasn't just the fact Silva won in one round, or the fact he stopped a guy who had never been stopped, it was how he did it.
The complete disdain Silva had for his striking, wrestling, and grappling was both appalling and amazing. The fact he stood against the cage, arms down, and dared Bonnar to punch him in the face or take him down. And Bonnar tried. Boy, did he ever try.
Chael Sonnen-style, Bonnar rushed out and tried to get the takedown. Silva was having none of it. He tried to punch him and got knees and uppercuts in return. And Bonnar was even on the receiving end of the only vicious shoulder strikes I think I've ever seen where I actually thought to myself, "damn, those must have hurt."
Sure, the haters will say Stephan Bonnar was a patsy, a near-retired, washed-up has-been, and Silva is ducking the best at the end of his career. But they're, simply put, fucking morons. Anderson Silva has demonstrated over and over he's simply on another level altogether than every other fighter in the world.
I don't know why he doesn't want to fight Jon Jones, and I don't know whether he's ducking certain fighters. I do know that Anderson Silva would have more than a good chance of knocking Jon Jones out, and any other fighter on the planet crazy enough to get into the cage with Anderson Silva and let them shut the door.


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First of all really great Addon! My...
First of all really great Addon! My main use for it is to roll greed/DE on all greens ... simplifies gaming especially in dungeons. What I miss while leveling alts is that I can manually roll on green items which have a higher ilvl than the one I have currently equipped in that specific slot ... it that somehow possible?
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Re: Making it work with Cata Ore
Originally posted by Senryu Very simple, just go to Prospecting.lua and in the registers section, just add the numbers "53038" for Obsidian and "52185" for Elementium. I did that and added the gems as well. Had to remove some old ores & gems to avoid the ugly scrollbar. It's just a temporary thing until tek updates his mod....
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Originally posted by Xruptor
It a...
Originally posted by Xruptor It appears that the Cataclysm ore is missing from the prospecting panel. I'm missing that, too ... :(
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That's too bad :/
Aloft was (is?...
That's too bad :/ Aloft was (is?) able to do this, but as far as I know, they rewrote the whole nameplate code and using nothing from the original blizzard nameplates.
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Originally posted by Viridis
Originally posted by Viridis Looks great, only feature I'd suggest would be threat colour option instead of glow. I find it must easier to see and removes a bit of bulk. I agree with you. I tried to implement that functionality myself, but my knowledge of the wowapi is very limited. Maybe zork can help us here a bit. How...
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I'm planning to rewrite this addon...
I'm planning to rewrite this addon and add some functionality to move the frame inGame.
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Originally posted by Arethea
Originally posted by Arethea Thank you soooo much for this add-on! Been looking everywhere for a simple mod like this. I had to make my own totem timers with Stuf and Azcastbar to get a simple timer like this one. Now I dont need that wasted memory from those add-ons anymore. I love you! You're very welcome :o
|File: kRogue06-27-10
Originally posted by soyolas
Originally posted by soyolas This addon needs a config menu or some slash commands, i'm not even able to move the bars :confused: You have to edit the lua file to move the bars. Look for this line (number 12): frame:SetPoint("RIGHT",UIPARENT,"CENTER",50,-190) and adjust the values to your liking.
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Originally posted by funkydude
Originally posted by funkydude Thanks. :) Added a 5th screenshot of an example of replicating FuBar. can you tell me the name of the font in that fubar-like screenshot?
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Re: Mangle and Faerie Fire (Feral)
Originally posted by kip Mangle & Faerie Fire (Feral) don't work :< Found and fixed it myself. The problem is that the Mangle Debuff is called "Mangle - Cat" and "Mangle - Bear". The "-" character is a special-char in lua regexp, so it must be escaped. In this case, it's easier to just disable special chars because we don't...
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Mangle and Faerie Fire (Feral)
Mangle & Faerie Fire (Feral) don't work :<


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Easy riding through fantastic scenery and interesting history. Near Ward, CO
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This is an area near I-70 and Dumont that has a few crags. There are at least 4 climbable crags in the vicinty and probably more. This entry will help facilitate adding additional crags, so it winds up being sort of an organizational entry.
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From the east, drive up I-70 west of Idaho Springs to exit 235. For the crags north of I-70, the National Forest boundary is ~2.2 miles north up Mill Creek Road.
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GU lands at #13, but it'll be interesting to see how this improves with Draino 13. Gonzaga Players: Kevin Pangos, Gary Bell Jr., David Stockton, Michael Hart, Guy Landri Edi, Drew Barham Pangos, who was the WCC Freshman of the Year, led Gonzaga in both points and assists last season and finished with an offensive rating of 120 (per statsheet.com). He'll be joined in the starting lineup by Bell Jr., who was another of Gonzaga's double figure scorers in 2011-12 (they had four total). David Stockton rarely makes mistakes when running the point, which affords Pangos the opportunity to work off the ball on occasion. And keep an eye on Landri Edi in his second season in the program.


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Strategic Dialogue and Beyond
June 4, 2010 by nannikapoor
Filed under foreign policy, geopolitics
The forthcoming Indo US strategic dialogue is all over the media these days. On the heels of the dialogue will be the Obama visit in September.
Lately we have been viewing the Indo US relationship of the Obama – Man Mohan Singh era through the prism of Af-Pak policy of the US and various machinations spurning out of it. There is, however, a need to widen the scope of this discussion to a range of issues to include economic cooperation between the two countries and its related manifestations. It is evident that alliances in the 21st Century will be formed with or against US, militarily.
But that's not the only way forward. Economics and other geopolitical factors have a big role to play here.
Recent developments in the U.S.-China relationship including the effective exit of Google from the Chinese market and threats of a retaliatory action by the U.S. Congress on the exchange rate issue should calm down Indian fears that the Obama administration is keener on China than India. Symmetrically, from the U.S. perspective, the current Indian leadership is well inclined towards continuing to build U.S.-India relations. This exercise will also allay fears that Pakistan was favoured by US to pursue its South Asian policies.
A Carnegie report of last year had thrown light on an interesting triangle with China at the centre of all Pakistani endeavors in Afghanistan. Despite China's weariness with USA on a host of economic and political issues, it is standing solidly behind Pakistan in finding a solution to the Afghan imbroglio to serve its own interests in the region.
Beijing's approach to the AfPak issue derives to a great extent from its strategic interests regarding South Asia, and the Indo-Pakistani rivalry in particular. Over many decades, China has developed a very close political, military, and economic relationship with the Pakistani leadership (described by some Chinese and Western analysts as an "all weather" and "adversity-tested" friendship), largely in order to support Islamabad's role as a strategic counterweight to New Delhi.
Specifically, a stable, independent, friendly, and regionally influential Pakistan prevents Indian domination of South Asia, weakens Indian influence in Central Asia, and obstructs any Indian desire to focus primarily on strategic rivalry with China. Moreover, from the Chinese (and Pakistani) perspective, a stable and friendly Afghanistan provides Pakistan with a degree of "strategic depth" against India's nuclear capabilities and conventional military superiority .
Notwithstanding, the Obama administration's realization of India as a bulwark against China and the only democracy able to manage peace in the Asian continent would come at a price – a quid pro quo which India must be able to fulfill for any long term strategic relations to take shape beyond photo ops and handshakes. Militarily, economically and geopolitically each side has to perceive each other's position from a coommon understanding of National Interests and core values. The relationship, therefore, has to be moderated between strategic realism and transactional trade offs.
Ashley Tellis articulates in an article by him that to the degree that the American partnership with India aids New Delhi in growing more rapidly, it contributes – along with Japanese, Australian, and Southeast Asian power – towards creating those objective structural constraints that discourage China from abusing its own growing capabilities , even as Washington preserves good relations with Beijing and encourages all its Asian partners to do the same. American strategic generosity towards India, thus, remains an investment in its own geopolitical well being. And India's success itself, so long as it is not used to undermine America's vital interests, becomes New Delhi's strategic bequest to Washington-and the answer to the question , "What will India give in return?"
By the time Obama visits India no positive military or political results are likely in Af Pak. However, this short term strategic move(Af Pak) by US should not undermine the long term Indo US strategic alliance where the scope for quid pro quo is passing through a different route – through Russia and China rather than Afghanistan.US has well articulated long term strategic interests in the region and they will not be served well by fueling an Indo Pakistani race for preferred nation. It is therefore in US interests as much as it is in South Asia's, that Obama tread cautiously in his relationships with India and Pakistan by adopting a complex blending of various approaches balancing the short term need of solving Afghanistan to remaining relevant in the long term.
The Strategic Dialogue and the efforts at various meetings should therefore be to charter a course along major landmarks in tthe field of Economics, Infrastructure, Defence , Climate Change and Education. Concise research work and road maps along each of these directions should be discussed threadbare and common charter for the Obama – Singh dialogue should be laid out.
The focus should be on getting the bigger picture right in this momentous alliance of the two great democracies.


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March 30, 2004Dawson-- The Police Chief, suspended last week after refusing to resign, wants a hearing in thirty days.
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The City Administrator says the request is unusual. Barney Parnacott says, "Normally we have set hearings the following week from the suspension, it is usually done in a matter of a few days to go ahead and expedite the process. This is unusual but of course it is not a request we would deny."
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Medication safety means you get the right medicine, the right dose, at the right times. During your hospital stay, your health care team needs to follow many steps to make sure this happens. You can also help ensure that you get the right medicines the right way.
All hospitals have a process to make sure you get the right medicines. A mistake could cause a problem for you. This is the order of the steps in the process:
The pharmacy may receive some prescriptions by computer (electronic) and some handwritten ones. Electronic ones are easier to read than handwritten ones. This means there is less chance of a medicine error from electronic prescriptions.
Your doctor can tell your nurse to write down a prescription for medicine for you. Then your nurse can send the prescription to the pharmacy. This is called a "verbal order." Your nurse should repeat the prescription back to your doctor to make sure it is right before sending it to the pharmacy.
Your doctor, nurse, and pharmacist will check to make sure any new medicines you receive will not cause a bad reaction with other medicines you are already taking.
The 5 rights of medicine are a checklist nurses use to make sure you get the right medicine. The 5 rights are the:
You can help make sure you get the right medicine the right way during your hospital stay by doing these things:
Bates DW. Medication safety in the hospital In: Wachter RM, Goldman L, Hollander H., eds. Hospital Medicine. 2nd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2005.
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The NBA Playoffs are reaching the midway point and are still rolling strong. The Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Clippers are putting on a classic series while the Indiana Pacers look like they've begun to find their defensive identity against the Washington Wizards. The first game of the day tips off early in Los Angeles.
Oklahoma City vs. Los Angeles Clippers, Game 4
3:30 p.m. ET, ABC
The second round of the playoffs have been underwhelming in comparison to an action-packed first round, but the Thunder and Clippers are doing their part to put on one memorable series. The Thunder took a 2-1 lead after Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook proved to be too much to handle in the fourth quarter of Game 3, and now Oklahoma City has a chance to land a haymaker on the reeling Clippers.
It wasn't the Clippers offense that let the team down, either. Chris Paul and Blake Griffin performed at peak levels but the team struggled corralling the NBA's Most Valuable Player. Durant seemingly floated through Los Angeles' "perimeter defenders" and then dropped the hammer with a turnaround jumper in the final two minutes to seal the game for Oklahoma City:
It'll be a long afternoon at Staples Center if Durant is locked in. Again.
Indiana Pacers vs. Washington Wizards, Game 4
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The Pacers and Wizards would likely both rather forget about Game 3, which was an ugly, grind out game. On the plus side for Indiana, their defense looked top notch, performing at systematic levels as they lulled Washington into their game plan. Indiana gave up the mid-range area in favor of protecting the rim, and the Wizards were unable to make them pay.
Bradley Beal, who has had an excellent postseason in his sophomore season, struggled the most. He went 6-for-19 from the field and couldn't find his shooting stroke despite multiple open shots. The Wizards frontcourt duo also couldn't get into rhythm, combining for 12 points on 23 percent shooting.
The Pacers offense was stagnant, slow and unimaginative but this game played into their hands. It came down to a defensive standoff, and Indiana tapped into their league-best ways once again. Now it's a matter of stringing a few of these defensive gems together to get back on track.


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Mendocino County authorities have resumed the search for a missing Southern California man following a tip about late-night screams coming from a defunct lumber mill bunkhouse in the woods.
The tip dates back to May 31, shortly after Erik Lamberg, 51, vanished, but it only recently was linked to the troubled man's disappearance, said Mendocino County Sheriff's Lt. Shannon Barney, who coordinates the department's search and rescue team. A man heard the screams while tracking owls for a timber management company, he said.
The screams were heard within walking range of where Lamberg's vehicle was found June 1, stuck in a ditch between Fort Bragg and Willits.
"It's definitely worth looking at," Barney said.
He said it was apparent that someone had stayed in the old bunkhouse sometime this year. There were fir boughs on the floor, apparently for bedding, and there was evidence of a fire.
More than 40 people from Mendocino and Marin counties search and rescue teams, along with a search-dog organization, on Wednesday scoured the forest around the bunk house at Clare Mill, he said.
They will return next week to conduct another search during morning hours, when scents are lower to the ground and easier for dogs to track, Barney said. He said several dogs appeared to have picked up a scent on Wednesday afternoon but could not follow the smell.
The new search was triggered by a tip to Lamberg's wife, Samantha Lamberg, following a public radio program dedicated to her husband's disappearance.
A woman listening to the program connected the disappearance to the screams her boyfriend, Michael Stephens, had heard May 31, Samantha Lamberg said.
Stephens was calling to owls, a method used to find and survey the birds for timber harvest plans, when he heard the "chilling" screams, Samantha Lamberg said.
"I can only imagine how fearful that made him," she said.
The old mill is located in a forest range in which double murder suspect Aaron Bassler evaded law enforcement for more than a month in the summer of 2011 before being killed in a hail of gunfire.


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It's no secret that Carolina is having its most disappointing season since 2006. The difference between 2006 and now? Although Carolina was coming off the 2005 NFC Championship game with roughly the same roster along with some big additions like Keyshawn Johnson, it still had less overall talent than this 2012 squad.
Before we get into what this organization needs to do to move forward we need to look at what reasons have brought us here:
1. Incompetent/ill-prepared coaching staff
From calling timeouts when the Saints had none, allowing them to kick a field goal at the end of the first half in 2011, to the belief that a Hail Mary pass was a more viable option at points than a 50 yard field goal against Chicago in 2012. If you were to write a book on Ron Rivera's head coaching ability it would be titled, "An Idiot's Guide to Head Coaching in the NFL." This is not a personal attack on the man. He is a wonderful person, a caring father and he is a very hard worker. With that said, he just isn't ready for this job. He regularly uses timeouts early in the second half, OK's an offensive scheme that looks nothing like the one of 2011 which produced so much promise, and continues to lull himself into the belief that certain players have what it takes to start.
Here's a brief list of some of the decisions made under Rivera in 2012:
- Called for a Hail Mary from the 33 rather than attempting a 50 yard field goal from a kicker who was brought here because of his strong leg. (Final Score: CHI - 23, CAR - 22)
- Repeatedly calls for soft zone coverage to avoid losing rather than calling aggressive plays to try and win.
- Approved an offensive scheme that handcuffs the growth of Cam Newton and limits the abilities of all three running backs.
- Believes that good personality/attitude takes precedence over production/talent. (Starting Nakamura over Martin, starting Norman and Munnerlyn, starting Stewart over Williams, starting Naanee over LaFell, starting Murphy over Pilares/Gettis, keeping Armanti Edwards as a return man over using Joe Adams)
- Refusal to use the correct personnel properly. (I.E.- Rare usage of Williams, Tolbert, Martin and Barnidge. The real mystery is why Rivera and his staff continue to employ a shotgun based offense rather than the two tight end set from 2011)
- Despite having a great history of coordinating top 5 defenses, Rivera appears to be far less hands on than his predecessor, John Fox. Defense is decent but has potential to be great with proper coaching which Rivera, for reasons unknown, doesn't seem to want to takeover the defense and take charge.
- Shows little to no ability in how to develop a young quarterback. (I.E.- Pulling Newton from the end of the New York Giants game rather than allowing him to practice a two-minute drill against a top 10 defense. Also considering pulling Newton from the end of the Denver game rather than allowing Cam to lead a late touchdown drive to pull within 13 late in the 4th quarter)
- Displays no clock management skills. (I.E.- Practically the end of every first half. One example that sticks out is against Atlanta. With multiple timeouts and 1:49 left in the first half, Rivera allowed the clock to run and force the offense to hurry up rather than allowing the team to gather itself and call the correct play for a late game field goal or touchdown. The result? Eight pass plays from shotgun that kept the receivers in the middle of the field and being forced to go to half with zero points gained and a lost chance of gaining some momentum into the second half. The final score of the game ATL - 30, CAR - 28.
2. Lack of talent/production at the defensive back position
In today's NFL a defensive back has to have at least two things on this list: speed, knowledge or height. One out of three just isn't going to cut it. Let's take a look at the primary Panthers DB's and get an idea of who has what it takes:
Chris Gamble: Height: 6-1 Weight: 205. Despite the growing popularity of bashing Gamble and his tackling woes, he continues to be the team's best cornerback. At 29 years old he still has the speed to keep up with most receivers, the height to fight for the ball in the air and he has great knowledge of the game. 3/3, career starter
Captain Munnerlyn: Height: 5-8 Weight: 190. The fact that Munnerlyn was a seventh round pick and is now a starter is impressive. What isn't impressive? Munnerlyn's ability. He lacks the height to cover just about every receiver in the NFL. Typically undersized cornerbacks use speed to overcome this disadvantage, Munnerlyn doesn't fit that type as his speed is average to above-average at best. He displays a decent knowledge for the game but his production shows he just isn't ready to be a starter. With only 4 interceptions in 54 career games (all four coming against subpar QB's throwing inaccurate passes) Munnerlyn clearly shouldn't be lining up against anyone other than a number three WR. 1/3, career backup
Josh Norman: Height: 6-2 Weight: 190. Off the bat Norman's height is an immediate advantage as he will rarely give up too much height to opposing receivers. It's tough to gauge how good he can be as it's only his rookie year and the coaching staff seems to continually call for him to play 10 yards off whoever he covers. However, Norman seems to have decent speed, again though it's hard to tell with this coaching staff since he primarily plays a soft zone coverage. His lone interception came against Chicago which was a mix of decent coverage and a bit of luck as he held his underneath coverage while Charles Godfrey maintained help over the top. Although the ball was slightly under thrown by Jay Cutler, Norman still displayed good concentration to catch the ball in the air in traffic and come down with the pick. With all that said, Norman still isn't ready to start. Another advantage for him? He seems to be a sure tackler. He needs time to be groomed before he's ready to start week in and week out. 1/3, borderline 2/3 with strong upside
Josh Thomas: Height: 5-11 Weight: 190. Thomas is a newcomer to the team and with Gamble being placed on IR he has assumed a regular role in the CB rotation. His height leaves a bit to be desired but he seems to have OK speed. His downfall is he doesn't have too much knowledge of the game to use his physical potential to the best of his abilities. Despite a couple of flashes of big play ability, Thomas doesn't seem like a player on the cusp of being a legitimate starter in this league. 1/3, could be a good nickel corner if he applies himself
Haruki Nakamura: Height: 5-10 Weight: 205. Nakamura came to the team with the anticipation that he might be a diamond in the rough after spending years backing up future Hall of Fame safety Ed Reed. He went to training camp and Rivera declared him the starter for the team. The mystery surrounding Nakamura quickly disappeared as his lack of height, speed, and coverage abilities were all exposed by week 4 of the 2012 season. Nakamura's 5'10 frame already puts him at a disadvantage to practically every tight end and wide receiver in the game, add in his average speed and lack of knowledge of covering the passing game Nakamura clearly needs to be relegated back to special teams where he seems to excel at. 0/3 solid special teams player though
Charles Godfrey: Height: 5-11 Weight: 210. Godfrey's height is a slight issue but he seems to have above average speed to make up for it. However, Godfrey is prone to bite on play action fakes and seems to regularly lose track of his assignment. Multiple games Godfrey is in poor position to cover a deep pass. The upside to Godfrey? Great run support. Godfrey is a hard hitter and overall a decent tackler. He sniffs runs out fairly well but could an All-Pro if he could defend the pass like he defends the run. barely 2/3 but still has potential to be a career starter
Sherrod Martin: Height: 6'1 Weight: 200. Martin clearly has the build you want in a safety. He also displays great speed for his position. After a strong rookie campaign in 2009 with 3 interceptions Martin dropped off slightly with only 1 INT in 2010 when the Panthers went 2-14. He seemed to gain back his coverage skills in 2011 by snagging another 3 picks, including a game-sealing interception in the endzone against the Indianapolis Colts, but his tackling went from good to downright atrocious. In the eyes of Rivera, his first two years weren't enough to save him from the doghouse as he was demoted to second string forced to watch Nakamura take over his spot on the depth chart. Despite Rivera's mysterious refusal to play the more talented/productive safety of the two, Martin has still found a way to contribute in 2012 as he's in the games more on passing downs. He seems to have regained his tackling ability and still has a nose for the football as he seems to be one of the first ones to ball when he's on the field. If Rivera gives him the chance, Martin displays all the potential to be a career starter in the NFL. 2/3 with strong potential to be 3/3
3. Lack of depth for the offensive line
At the beginning of the year, Center Ryan Kalil took out an ad promising a Super Bowl to Panther fans. Not only are the Panthers not going to win the Super Bowl this year, they're struggling to keep a competent offensive line on the field just to finish out the year. The first mistake this team made was wasting a 2nd round draft pick on OG Amini Silatolu. At 6'4, 311 lbs. Silatolu looks the part, but at the midpoint of the season it's evident he's not ready to start in the NFL. Silatolu promises at least one penalty a game and regularly is beaten by a basic stunt from the defensive line or linebackers. To add to the misery of this group they also have an inexperienced snare drum playing right tackle in Byron Bell. He is beaten routinely especially against speed rushers. He lacks the discipline and agility to start. At the beginning of the year however the team hoped having Bell and Silatolu added in with savvy veterans like Jordan Gross, Kalil, and Geoff Hangartner would be able to help groom the young players. With Kalil going on injured reserve with a Lis Franc injury and Hangartner being forced to Center and Jeff Byers placed at RG the offensive line went from possible strong point to the team's weakest link. After giving up 35 sacks in 16 games in 2011, this unit has given up 24 sacks in just nine games this year, including seven against the Denver Broncos.
So what does this team need to do to turn it around?
Team owner Jerry Richardson kick started the process by firing long time friend and General Manager Marty Hurney. Hurney's tenure in Carolina is marred with poor contract negotiations and lack of drafting expertise after the first round. With that said though you have to commend the man on his ability to sniff out first round talent. Here's a quick list of the firs rounders drafted by Hurney: Julius Peppers, Jordan Gross, Chris Gamble, Thomas Davis, DeAngelo Williams, Jon Beason, Jonathan Stewart, Jeff Otah, Cam Newton, and Luke Kuechly. Only two of the players on that list are no longer with the team. Pretty impressive, but being able to draft first round picks doesn't win you championships. It's finding later round talent, attracting and signing solid free agents, creating fair and balanced contracts to retain core players and hiring a solid coaching staff that makes you a good GM.
Now that step one is complete, it's on to step two: Firing Rivera and Co.
Is Rivera a good guy? Yes, but no one is giving out the Lombardi Trophy because you're a nice guy to be around. Rivera tried his hardest, but he just can't do it as a head coach yet. Who knows why, but the guy just isn't going to get it done and he doesn't show any signs of improving. Rob Chudzinski seems to have pulled the ultimate Houdini act on Panther fans. Year one in Carolina he's practically proclaimed an offensive god. Year two has become a debacle. Every offensive category is down and the frustration is growing. Chudzinski seems to be under the impression that the only way the Panthers can beat opposing teams is to run a college/pass happy hybrid offense. His inability to know how to effectively use three starting caliber running backs is one of the many reasons he just isn't going to get it done. The last of the three is Sean McDermott. After being run out of town in Philadelphia for turning Jim Johnson's once feared defense into a package of Swiss Cheese, the Panthers thought they would give the guy a chance to run his style of defense. He came to town promising an aggressive, blitz happy defense. Panther fans cheered at the idea of a defense that could rival the great ones they had in 2002 and 2003. What the team got was the exact opposite. Let's go ahead and forgive the 2011 defense because of the load of injuries and only look at 2012. While the Panthers generate one of the better pass rushes in the league they rely too heavily on their front four and offer no consistent support with a blitz of good coverage. Too often the team stays in a zone coverage hoping one of the front four generates a quick pass rush to disrupt the play. When that fails and the opposing quarterback is given time, he easily completes a pass in a large gap in the coverage for at least 6 to 7 yards, usually more. The play calling for the defense is created from a play not to lose mentality. McDermott's recent interview where he goes out of his way to pat himself on the back shows he's afraid to lose his job, the coaches have entered an "every man for himself" mode and that McDermott is attempting to take credit for the performance of individual players rather than acknowledging that his defense doesn't work. It's evident that Richardson and the new GM, whoever that may be, has to let this staff go. Rivera filled his ranks with friends, former coworkers, and coaches desperate for a job rather than pursuing competent, tough minded individuals who have a win first, win now philosophy.
Step three: Restructuring contracts and putting the house in order
Hurney's departure leaves the Panthers house in a financial bind. Hurney overpaid on numerous players without considering the future. His $76 million deal to Charles Johnson is ridiculous. Yes Johnson is proving he's a great player not motivated by money as he continues to produce, but no other team was going to offer him a deal like that. He also dished out over $20 million to both Williams and Stewart while spending $12 million on former Panthers kicker Olindo Mare. He guaranteed $13 million to former quarterback Jake Delhomme who was cut just a year later, add in his extension to Gamble and Godfrey and it becomes easy to see why Hurney had to go. While his heart was in the right place, his checkbook wasn't. Whoever the new GM is has to do a couple of things:
1. Hire a coach with a solid history and aggressive philosophy
2. Sift through the financial mess and shape Carolina's fiscal house in order
3. Fully evaluate each team scout to make sure the team is researching and studying draft prospects properly.
Many Panther fans are already shouting to the mountains with their ideas for the new coach. Bill Cowher is the most popular by far, but if he's been retired this long I think he's staying retired so we'll cross him off the list. There are also grumblings over possibly going after Sean Payton (there's no chance), Andy Reid if he's fired (a nice idea but it's too early to tell) and Marty Schottenheimer has come up a few times as well. My favorite for this job is Mike Holmgren. The man is a great fit for this team for a couple of reasons. First, he's a quarterback's coach. He worked under Bill Walsh in San Francisco with Joe Montana and Steve Young, he was the head coach for the Green Bay Packers and coached Brett Favre and went to two Super Bowls, winning one, and he went to Seattle where he made one Super Bowl appearance and turned a struggling team into a respectable franchise. I like what he brings to the table and what he could do with Cam Newton. He knows how to pick a coaching staff (some of his assistants include Andy Reid, Jon Gruden, Dick Jauron and Steve Mariucci). Not only does he have the ability to help the passing game and mold Newton into an NFL star, he also knows how to use the run game. He successfully used Ahman Green in Green Bay for years and turned Shaun Alexander into a household name during his time in Seattle. To put it simply, Holmgren is a great fit for this team.
After hiring a head coach is done, the new GM is going to have to decide what to do with the contracts on this team. The most logical idea is to ask some of these core players to restructure their deals. If he is able to work with some of the larger contracts to work them down or create a system where the team isn't hit all at once with so much money, he could successfully free up certain years to go after free agents to bolster the team without sacrificing the talent we have now. If players don't wish to work with the new GM then trades and releases are in order. Trades will be hard to come by with such hefty contracts but if something can get worked out it's better to gain something then take a large penalty against the salary cap. If handled delicately and thoughtfully this could be an easier task than once thought.
The final step is to make sure Carolina has competent scouts to evaluate the talent for each draft class beyond the first round. A quick look through the Panthers draft history shows a majority of the talent drafted after the first round didn't stay too long in Charlotte. This damaging trend must come to end quickly if the Panthers want a legitimate shot at a Super Bowl run.
So there it is. Much like this article, the road ahead for the Panthers is long and uneasy. If they take their time and think about their decisions logically this is a team that could be a serious contender in the next couple of years. At the same time, if the organization handles it irrationally it could spell disaster for the team and fans hoping for a Super Bowl in the next 10 years or even longer.


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CONNERSVILLE - The host Spartans of Connersville claimed the hardware at the tennis sectional on Saturday with a 4-1 victory over Rushville.
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At No. 2 singles, John Riddell fell 6-0, 6-3. At No. 3 singles, Jake Fowler lost 6-4, 6-2.
The No. 1 doubles team of Brayton Wood and Austin Niehoff lost 6-0, 6-1. The No. 2 doubles team of Paul Hershberger and Brandon Slaton lost 6-2, 6-1.
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- Why do I need an induction of labor?
This question is tied very closely to: Are my baby and I healthy? Knowing why an induction is being recommended is the first step in having this discussion with your provider. This is where you can try to figure out if you and your baby are experiencing complications or if your practitioner thinks that they are offering you an option that is for social reasons (tired of being pregnant, doctor on call, doctor has vacation soon, your family can schedule, etc.). This also opens the conversation up to other possible alternatives or helps you understand when induction might be the best option.
- When is my due date?
Ask this question to remind both you and your practitioner where you are in pregnancy and when your due date is actually. There is a lot of data out there that talks about how these last weeks of pregnancy are crucial to your baby's developing brain and lungs. Even though your baby might not go to the intensive care unit, you might see more difficulties with eating, breastfeeding, breathing and potentially even learning disabilities later. If you aren't yet 39 weeks and you have no medical conditions, waiting is the best option.
- Are there other alternatives, including waiting?
Your practitioner might say that there are other alternatives, including testing of some sort, perhaps a biophysical profile or non-stress testing (NST). These can also help buy you time to get to 39 weeks if you are before that date. This might be a good alternative for some families.
- What percentage of mothers in your practice get induced?
While this doesn't specifically have to do with your pregnancy, it does give you a clue as to the practice statistics. If large numbers of women are being induced, you might ask yourself and the practitioner – is this about me or your practice? If you ask this question early enough in your pregnancy or before pregnancy, it might be a red flag that sends you for a second opinion or a new doctor.
- How will an induction change my birth plans?
Since there is more than one method of induction, you'll want to discuss what methods your practitioner is thinking about. This will include a vaginal exam to figure out what your cervix is doing. A measurement called the Bishop Score will tell your practitioner what methods of induction are likely to be more successful. (There's also an app for that!) A low Bishop score indicates that you are more likely to have a cesarean birth than a vaginal birth. You will also want to know how it affects your mobility, your need for fetal monitoring and about any time limits that might be placed on your labor.
In the end you may decide to wait, you may decide to schedule the induction but further away or you may agree to an induction. The key is having the discussions with your practitioner and knowing that you are making the right decisions for you and your baby.
Obstetrics: Normal and Problem Pregnancies. (2007). Gabbe, S, Niebyl, J, Simpson, JL. Fifth Edition.
Why 39 Weeks At Least is Good for Your Baby. (2011). Retrieved December 17, 2011, from https://www.marchofdimes.com/pregnancy/getready_atleast39weeks.html


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A question on the minds of many women trying to get pregnant is whether the caffeine in their morning cup of coffee affects their fertility. The possible connection between caffeine, fertility, and miscarriage rates is commonly in the news, perhaps because the research interests so many women. Having a morning cup of coffee or tea is practically a tradition in the Western world.
Also, getting our bodies in tip-top shape is often a primary goal when trying to get pregnant, and many aspire to give up that morning cup of coffee or tea. Some women, though, just cannot get through the day without a bit of a caffeine boost. For them, a morning or afternoon cup of joe can lead to feelings of guilt and worry.
What does the research actually have to say about caffeine and fertility? Is there any reason to feel guilty over just one cup of coffee?
To get more details on the connection between caffeine and fertility, read this excerpt from UpToDate -- a trusted electronic reference used by many physicians and patients.
Then, read on for what all of this means for you.
"Approximately 20 percent of adult Americans consume greater than 300 mg of caffeine daily. Some studies have reported that increased caffeine consumption (eg, >300 to 500 mg) is associated with a modest, but statistically significant decrease in fertility, while others have not found an adverse effect. The widespread consumption of caffeine at doses associated with subfertility makes it a potentially important contributor to fertility problems. The March of Dimes website recommends that women who are trying to become pregnant consume no more than 200 mg of caffeine per day.
"The mechanism by which caffeine consumption may be linked to infertility is unclear. Caffeine consumption may increase estrogen production and/or decrease estrogen metabolism. Caffeine consumption has also been linked to tubal factor infertility and endometriosis associated infertility. Most studies were done in coffee drinkers and do not account for other sources of caffeine or other substances in coffee that may affect fertility.
"There is no strong evidence that caffeine consumption by the male partner influences fertility. Whether caffeine consumption impairs success of in vitro fertilization is unclear due to lack of studies."
Factors to Keep in Mind When Looking at the Research
As the excerpt above states, whether or not caffeine leads to lowered fertility is unclear. While some studies have shown an effect on fertility, other studies have shown no effect. Even in studies that have found an effect on fertility, it's not a strong one.
When you've been trying to conceive for a long time, you're probably wary of taking in substances that even might make trying to get pregnant difficult. So while the research doesn't implicate caffeine completely, cutting back may be a good idea, just in case.
Something else to keep in mind when looking at the research on caffeine is that it's not clear whether it's the caffeine that may lead to problems with fertility, or other lifestyle choices which caffeine drinkers may be more likely to take part in.
For example, people who smoke are more likely to drink a lot of coffee and alcoholic beverages. So when a study finds fertility problems in women who drink coffee, is it the coffee? Or could it be the women who are also smoking that are leading to the lower fertility rates in the study? In many research studies, it's impossible to tell.
Caffeine, Endometriosis, and Estrogen
Some studies have found that caffeine may have an effect on estrogen levels, specifically leading to higher circulating levels. Other studies have found that for those struggling to conceive, caffeine drinkers may be more likely to have endometriosis, as opposed to other causes of infertility.
Since high levels of estrogen can make endometriosis worse, if caffeine does have an effect on estrogen, this may be the connection. If you have endometriosis, you might want to more seriously consider cutting back on caffeine.
How Much Caffeine Is in a Cup of Coffee? A Cup of Tea? A Chocolate Bar?
Most of the research on caffeine consumption and fertility has focused on coffee drinkers. It's assumed that the caffeine is the cause of any potential problems with coffee, but it could be other substances found in coffee.
That being said, if you want to play it safe with caffeine, taking in less than 200 mg of caffeine a day is recommended. However, most of us don't think of our caffeine-fix in terms of milligrams, but in terms of cups.
How much caffeine is in a cup of coffee or tea? How about soft drinks? Here are some general guidelines, from UpToDate:
For coffee:
- Drip (8 oz) = 234 mg
- Percolated (8 oz) = 176 mg
- Regular instant (8 oz) = 85 mg
- Decaffeinated instant (8 oz) = 3 mg
- Expresso (1 -2 oz) = 45 to 100 mg
- Starbucks grande (16 oz) = 330 mg
For tea:
- 1 minute brew = 9 to 33 mg
- 3 minute brew = 20 to 46 mg
- Instant = 12 to 28 mg
- Canned ice tea (12 ounces) = 22 to 36 mg
For soft drinks:
- Dr. Pepper = 39.6 mg
- Regular cola = 46 mg
- Diet cola = 46 mg
For cocoa and chocolate:
- Cocoa from mix (6 oz) = 10 mg
- Milk chocolate (1 oz) = 6 mg
- Baking chocolate (1 oz) = 35 mg
The Bottom Line on Caffeine and Fertility
Studies have not found a connection between caffeine and lowered fertility in men.
While it's not clear yet whether caffeine lowers fertility in women, the studies that have shown an effect find that less than 200 mg of caffeine should be ok. You don't have to give up your morning cup of coffee (and needn't feel guilty about it), but you might want to pass on seconds.
Want to learn more? See UpToDate's topic, "Optimizing natural fertility in couples planning pregnancy", for additional in-depth, current and unbiased medical information on infertility, including expert physician recommendations.
Olek, Michael J., Gibbons, William E. "Optimizing natural fertility in couples planning pregnancy." UpToDate. Accessed: September 2009.


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@ 24 Nov 2006 | 21:27:03
Oedipus Complex....
did anyone knows about this concept??
i've been read before that this concept was used by the Austrian psychiatrist Sigmund Freud.
according to him the Oedipal phase of development is commonly considered to last from the age of 2,5 to 6....
but i believe it develops as a result of a person's social environment and does not occur in everyone..
how dou you think about this guys????


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To be honest I didn't think much of either theme tune attempt. Best left to the professionals. However as we're getting one of them anyway I voted for the slightly better one from Suzi.