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BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - A massive blaze at The Caterie, a popular restaurant and nightclub in Baton Rouge, left it completely destroyed and other businesses heavily damaged. The businesses are all located in a shopping center. The fire started Friday morning and officials thought they had finally brought it under control late Friday night, but the fire flared up again early Saturday morning.
Robert Combs with the Baton Rouge Fire Department reported investigators believe the fire began somewhere in the second story above The Caterie. The fire spread to a couple of book warehouses that are also part of the building, including Claitor's Books. The fire gutted The Caterie and left Claitor's Books, Southdowns Discount Liquors and Cigarettes, and CVS Pharmacy with damage to their rooftops and ceilings from the fire. They also received water and smoke damage throughout. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
The fire consumed The Caterie, which is located in the Acadian-Perkins Plaza at Perkins Road and South Acadian Thruway. No injuries were reported from the fire. The intersection of Perkins and S. Acadian remain closed while fire crews continue to work. The fire department reported 34 units responded to the fire.
The Caterie served as a popular hangout for LSU students and many other late-nighters for over a quarter of a century, but a fire that would not stop burning reduced the structure to rubble. Huge plumes of smoke filled the skies above for several hours. The flames were believed to be extinguished at one point, but unfortunately, it had spread to a space between the roof and ceiling.
"The fire had gotten into some crawl space, what's considered an attic, false ceilings, and it was feeding in there," said Curt Monte with the Baton Rouge Fire Department. "The firefighters were having trouble getting to it."
The fire eventually reached the potential of turning deadly and the threat of serious injury to those inside greatly increased. When the roof began to collapse due to the flames, firefighters were pulled from the building for their safety.
"It got so overwhelmed that the roof actually caved in," said Monte Curt with the fire department. "At that point, we had to pull the firefighters out for their safety because the air condition units went to sag and falling in."
According to Jared Smith, the manager of The Caterie, the fire began in one of the offices or practice rooms next to the restaurant. In a released statement, he said the blaze spread through about 30 percent of the shopping center. The Caterie was a well known place for bands to play. The owner said the building was insured and he will rebuild. The plans provided little comfort for Jennifer Dear and some of her co-workers who could only watch their jobs burn down.
"I bawled my eyes out," Dear said. "You really just go into shock when you see an awesome place like this."
"It's not just a place that we all worked," added Rachael Doer. "It's a place that we all hung out together and made friends and ate great food, so it really hurts a lot to watch it burn like this."
"As a musician who has played and been involved in The Caterie for the past 16 years, I am certainly sad about today's events, but we're all thankful no one was hurt," Smith stated.
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Vladimir Lenin: Socialized Medicine is the Keystone to the Arch of the Socialist State.
Original post made by Bill on Mar 15, 2010
McNerney's office in Washington: 202-225-1947
McNerney's office in Pleasanton: 925-737-0727
McNerney's office in Stockton: 209-476-8552
(This is a similar posting to Dominic's because the leftwing PW has restricted replies to his (and probably to this one as well) to registered users.
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on Mar 15, 2010 at 12:04 pm
1. The poster is the one with the authority to restrict replies to registered users, not the PW.
2. Yawn: Web Link
3. Thank you for providing the phone numbers so those in favor of the plan can call to voice their support as well.
on Mar 15, 2010 at 12:43 pm
I just gotta laugh when I hear the PW called "leftwing"! The PW has had a Chamber of Commerce, business orientation since its inception. I sure don't think anyone would dare call the Chamber of Commerce a "leftwing" political organization!
As far as health care reform goes, maybe we should all join Rush Limbaugh in Costa Rica if the bill doesn't pass since Costa Rica has one of the best run national health care systems in the world. I guess that's why so many Americans are either retiring there, or just visiting in order to take advantage of their medical and low cost care when having elective surgery. As Cholo might say, "Viva Costa Rica!"
on Mar 15, 2010 at 2:17 pm
ps I have heard from a reliable source that the reason rushy visits CR frequently is because he has a secret m..e lover!
on Mar 15, 2010 at 2:29 pm
Now you see why a poster restricts comments to registered users
on Mar 15, 2010 at 10:58 pm
dublinmike is a registered user.
Vladimir Lenin: "Socialized Medicine is the Keystone..." appears in the right wing internet sites. It also appears another of one those phony made up comments by them.
Goes to show the insecurity of the right wing...
on Mar 16, 2010 at 3:48 pm
If I may humbly quote the most influential man of the 20th century:
"The streets of our country are in turmoil. The universities are filled with students rebelling and rioting. Communists are seeking to destroy our country...and the Republic is in danger. Yes - danger from within and without. We need law and order! Without it our nation cannot survive."
on Mar 16, 2010 at 3:55 pm
It's well-known that your Lenin quote is a fabrication from sixty years ago. If you're going to act like a tool, at least be a sharp one.
on Mar 16, 2010 at 5:25 pm
Please note that the post above by "Pleasanton Mom" from "Another Pleasanton Neighborhood" is not me. Must be another Pleasanton Mom -that's OK - but it's not me.
on Mar 16, 2010 at 5:36 pm
I don't think they care that it was made up as long as it serves their need.
on Mar 16, 2010 at 6:58 pm
Seems that 87% of the people who post on the Weekly Forum regularly are most clearly to the right. Occasionally a more sensible folk will post for a few days and get tired of all the ongoing nonsense, rudeness etc.
Really, all the PR Patriot Radicals have been doing is ranting to themselves. This is still considered a tiny fringe radical movement with hardly a sensible voice or far reach.
A most laughable lot at best.
(From the desk of wristband entrepreneur, Mrs "silent protest" at that!)
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"Hello Patriot Radical Patriot
Several of us have called McNerney's and they say HE IS ON THE FENCE AND HE WANTS TO HEAR FROM HIS CONSTITUENTS!! Has he not heard us already???)
Any this is GREAT news. PLEASE drop everything and come fulfill his wish and TELL HIM "NO on HealthCare Please!"
See you in a few minutes!!
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Come down--bring your signs, bring your cell phones and call him: 925-737-07--
You Patriot Radical Patriot must wear our silent protest wristbands at this event, but do not be silent, no one will notice the hypercritical nature of our group as the liberal are just too stupid in this town.
P.S. Our cost has gone up to 3 cents a peace on these wristbands and they are all over America. At three dollars a pop, we hardy need to do any counseling any longer, so we can focus on what's important.
P.S.S. I know more than anyone about the HealthCare reform bill, I just don't know how to write Health-Care! ;-)
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(Washington DC – February 21, 2013) AAM's Kabul office -- Afghan Media Productions (AMP) -- recently launched a partnership with Radio Killid to air Breadwinners, AMP's weekly radio series profiling female entrepreneurs in Afghanistan and their contributions to the country's economy. Killid is one of the most popular radio stations in Afghanistan, and will enable Breadwinners to reach millions of Afghans across the country.
Last week's episode profiled Laila Haidary, founder of the Kabul-based drug rehabilitation center Mother Camp, which seeks to provide a path to recovery for the city's drug addicts. Laila also owns and operates her own restaurant, Taj Begum, where she employs recovering addicts while raising funds to cover Mother Camp's operating expenses. Learn more about her in the video below.
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• Mastoora Arezo, founder of the Voice of Sports, a weekly newspaper covering Afghan sports and particularly female athletes. As a former player and manager on the Afghan women's volleyball team, Mastoora founded the paper to fill what she saw as a gap in the coverage of women's sports. Learn more about her in the video below.
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Van Gogh Museum acquires Conversation intime watercolour by Louis Anquetin
31 May 2007
The Van Gogh Museum has purchased Conversation intime (1891) by the French artist Louis Anquetin (1861-1932). The acquisition dates from the period considered to be the most important in Anquetin's oeuvre. The watercolour is a valuable addition to the range of works by artists belonging to Van Gogh's circle of friends, enabling Van Gogh's own work to be placed in a wider context.
Conversation intime depicts two women seated at a table in a café. A third woman is shown in profile in the background.
Louis Anquetin
The Frenchman Louis Anquetin (1861-1932) was 21 when he left for Paris to study with the painter Léon Bonnat. Here he forged a friendship with Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and together they transferred to the studio of Fernand Cormon, where they became acquainted with Emile Bernard and Vincent van Gogh. The four friends sought a new mode of expression in their work. It was Van Gogh who sparked Anquetin's enthusiasm for Japanese woodcuts, and during the course of 1887 the influence of these prints became clearly evident in the work of both artists. Forms became more stylized and representations were built up of monochrome blocks of colour.
It was the works submitted by Anquetin to the exhibitions of Les XX in Brussels and the Salon des Indépendants in 1888 that prompted the art critic Edouard Dujardin to coin the term Cloisonnisme to describe the new style (planes of colour outlined with heavy contours suggestive of cloisonné enamel). Around 1890 Anquetin started to focus his work on the depiction of well-to-do ladies and café society, subjects that are combined in Conversation intime.
Presentation: Van Gogh's friends
This acquisition will be shown to the public for the first time as part of Van Gogh's friends. The presentation in the printroom of the Van Gogh Museum (Rietveld building, until 8 July) comprises more than 40 drawings, prints, paintings and letters from a number of key friends of Van Gogh, such as Anthon van Rappard, Paul Gauguin, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Camille Pissarro. Van Gogh's friends sheds light on the influential group of artists around Vincent van Gogh.


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Alleged drug maker contributed to campaign
LAKE WORTH, Fla. - Turns out, the West Palm Beach man accused of spearheading one of the largest synthetic drug operations in the country gave hundreds of dollars worth of campaign contributions to a Lake Worth City Commissioner and the elected leader accepted it.
"I've taken campaign money from most of the merchants downtown," said District 3 Lake Worth Commissioner, Andy Amoroso.
Amoroso is responding to questions about a specific contributions made to his 2011 campaign. Among his supporters listed on his campaign contributions report is Dylan Harrison, the same Dylan Harrison recently busted for allegedly manufacturing and distributing synthetic marijuana nationwide.
Local and federal investigators have described Harrison as a real life kingpin in the elusive world of fake pot.
According to his campaign contribution report, the $441.22 contribution from Harrison was for printed t-shirts. Harrison owns the Kava Bar in downtown Lake Worth. His business is located just a few doors down from Amoroso's shop, Studio 205 where you can buy everything from candy to cigars, juice to incense. Amoroso maintains any political support he received from Harrison boiled down to one downtown Lake Worth business owner supporting another.
"There is no relationship, he's a downtown merchant, that's it," he told the Contact 5 Investigators.
According to Amoroso's campaign contribution reports, Harrison was a one-time contributor in 2011, one that more than a year later is getting a lot more attention.
"There's no more comment, there's nothing more to say," said Amoroso walking away from Channel 5 cameras.
Dylan Harrison is facing charges for manufacturing and distributing synthetic drugs. He is scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday morning.


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This article has been cross-posted from Cageside Seats and is part of a semi-regular series exploring the "shoot" era of professional wrestling.
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"What's Battle Royale? C'mon, don't tell me you don't know that!? Why bother coming to a pro wrestling match, huh?"
""The name of a move? The name of a tournament?"
No. Just no.
Allow me to explain, a Battle Royale's a Pro Wrestling match... In a nutshell, let's see, Battle Royale is --
Well, you know how your usual pro wrestling match is one-on-one or between paired up partners? Well, with Battle Royale, ten or twenty wrestlers all jump into the ring. And then you're free to attack anyone, one-on-one, or ten-against-one, it doesn't matter...
In any case, the ones who fall lose, they have to leave the ring.
Fewer and fewer players remain in the game; until there're only two left in the end. One-on-one, a very serious match. Then, one out of those two will eventually take a fall. And then, there's only one player left in the ring, and he's the winner.- "A pro wrestling fan's rant..." from Battle Royale by Koushun Takami [NOTE: added punctuation & mild edits for ease of reading]
The battle royal,
a long time mainstay of professional wrestling, might be the most unique pro wrestling match in all of pro wrestling.
Are not fights inside the UFC Octagon nothing more than cage matches? Isn't an "I Quit" match just another name for a submission grappling contest? What is a "No Rules" match, but another name for a "no-holds-barred" fight from the early days of MMA?
Even tag-team matches, which have no equivalent in boxing, MMA, or amateur wrestling, still divide the participants between two sides, where it then limits the action to only the two men in the ring.
It is only in the battle royal however, that we find the absurdity of 10, 20, 30, or even more wrestlers who are all competing at the same time in a true free-for-all. This makes it even more surprising to learn that the battle royal is not a creation of some fanciful pro wrestling booker.
Instead, it was at one time an actual competition. One that has its roots not in wrestling... but in, of all sports, boxing!
Battle royals
have existed as a type of combat sporting competition for more than 300 years.[EN1] Advertisements for them can be found in the Flying Post and Daily News of London as far back as the early 18th century. The contests they promoted were similar to modern battle royals in that they involved several men fighting each other in a free-for-all mélée; the one major difference being that the participants were boxers, and the contests themselves were competed using the rules of boxing at the time.
Ironically, the fact they were boxing matches made them resemble professional wrestling even more so, for boxing was a very different sport in those days. As the late Harry Mullan described it in his Ultimate Encyclopedia of Boxing,not only was fisticuffs permitted in this earlier version of the sport, but also:
"Wrestling was accepted as a proper part of boxing and so were blatant fouls such like gouging and purring."
The sport's champion
during these early days was one James Figg, the oft-cited "Father of Boxing." Figg had risen to the top of English prize-fighting through what became known as, "Figg's Fighting". His was a style of fighting that incorporated both striking and grappling. It was Figg and his "Fighting" that made boxing a popular spectator sport, and it was at his amphitheaters that one could not only find boxing matches, but also duels with swords, fights with cudgels, and, of course...
... the battle royal.[EN2]
Eventually, Figg gave way
to the famed Jack Broughton, renown not only for winning the Heavyweight Championship, but for also introducing Broughton's Rules; the first written set of rules that established boxing as a stand-up only sport. These rules were introduced in 1743, the same year that he opened his new amphitheater on Oxford Street in London.
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There will be a BATTLE ROYAL between the NOTED BUCKHORSE, and SEVEN or EIGHT more; [EN3]
These contests, and others that followed, were most likely held under The New Broughton's Rules, rules that went on to forbid attacks below the waist and ground fighting.
The matches were popular for some time, being held with enough regularity at the amphitheater for them to become known as Broughton's Battle Royals and even serve as inspiration for satirical political cartoons in the day. But, as the 18th century came to an end, the public's appetite for battle royals soured, viewing them as, "too barbaric and too dangerous for a place as civilized as the United Kingdom".


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Well my friends THAT was an interesting series.. Instead of being the "little brother to the west" or " the best AAAA team in MLB" We put up a decent series and came away with a W.
the hangover and price of beer and the seats for that matter was well worth the experience of seeing the royals play and WIN in front of the "best fans in baseball"I had a few admin noted on Busch that I wanted to share.. now I know my handle is Mas Cervezas and i do live to the name ( in small moderation's) But the cardinals nation "the best fans in baseball" Really made their name stick. I ran into a few cardinals fans post W on friday and they had nothing nice to say about anyone on the Team..nor did they even know who Eric Hosmer was..
During the 7th inning stretch I had seen mitchfreakingmaier whom was really close to my seats but the attendant there wouldn't let us talk to each other during this time period. It was really rude but hey I wouldn't expect anything less from St Louis.
I had the chance to see my first Batting practice at Busch. It was really nice and they had a great set up for the Joplin .
Eric Hosmer is the man; i got his attention post BP and asked if he would take a pic with me & the Son of God obliged me .. needles to say i was giddy like a 3 year old school girl...
Also there was Frenchy and ill just say it.. hes a charming SOB! I didnt ask for his picture with me but just for a pic as he was walking into the Dugout and he stopped, smiled and gave the All-American Thumbs up
Had some nice pics from my seats of Yost Escobar and a few other for ya'll to enjoy..
Even though I had shook the hand of Eric hosmer the evening Post game brought me to the Lumier Casino where I saw the Fox Sports KC crew. So while sitting with me wife and friend i decided to go ask Mr Frank White if he would take a pic with me. Now i wasn't the asshole fan completely drunk interrupting a conversation. i politely waited until He had saw me standing by with my iphone in hand. He turned and smiled and i asked for a picture. He was a really pleasant man. he actually took 2 different one because the 1st one had poor lighiting.
and for the curious types on RR: No there wasn't one SINGLE piece of royals Merchandise. the only thing that came close was a powder blue Herzog Jersey That the 1st 20k fans received..needless to say Ill never wear it BUT I will most certainty keep it.
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LOL.. just testing your will power.. my longtime Viking friend has nuzzled right up to the Lord after months of proclaiming vile hatred.Quote:
I dare you to find one spot on here were you will see/hear/read me cheering for our current starting QB.
Just like when he was in that PUKIE yellow and green thing you guys call a uni, I am silently waiting for him to retire again.
One TD throw to Lewis and his words disappeared.
Me.. I stop in every now and then.. life has gotten ultra busy again and dealing with a torn up ankle and foot that the docs aren't sure what to do about. For now.. therapy.. what a crock of caca.. anyway.. not a lot of time to burn on the forums.
Math isn't my strong-suit, but I can't help but notice you are runnin' out of ankles and feet, lol.
I hope it gets resolved, My [s]Farvish [/s]Friend.
Edit---- WHOA ---- Had to fix THAT nonsense, lol (The farvish thing--My god, they are going to have to build a CSA STADIUM to hold 'em all, lol)
Offense might've cleared the air, but it looked like the same old. At least, O-line wise. The short routes looked great. Loved the screens and overall offensive gameplan. I didn't like our O-lineman looking clueless on pretty much any kind of play, though.
I guess the defense cleared the air as well. I sincerely hope that Dom will keep sending these exotic blitzes when Kampman is back. And it was a pleasent surprise to see the ILB cross blitzes working. Lets hope we can keep on playing this kind of defense.


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These emergency lights are reliable and would not hesitate to purchase again. The price for these lights were reasonable. Good product
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This is a Terrific Product!
By tking2097
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Purchased one for our built-in garage work room four years ago. We average 10-12 outages each year, and this product has never failed. The power goes off and the lights turn on every time! After 4 years, it is time to replace the battery for the next four years of use. Thanks for such a great product HF!
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Pay attention to the instructions to allow the unit to charge for 20 hours prior to use. I was anxious when i plugged my units in and had no lights. Of course my first assumption was damaged by shipping. Duh me... After fussing for 20 minites i did what i shouldnhave done first RTFD....Read the FULL directions! Very happy with these out of the box.
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I have owned one of these about 4-5 years now and it has been in use all that time. We live in a rural area that has had several power outages at night in the past years. This light unfailingly comes on until we can get our back up lighting (kerosene lamps) going. No stumbling and fumbling in the dark for a flashlight that should be there but isn't. I intend to get another. Gettin' old and need a night lite.
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I‰Ûªm glad Harbor Freight still sell these because I am now able to leave a review of the Hallway Emergency Lights from real experience. At least two years after purchasing three of these lights the power went off. Our home was the only house on the block that appeared to still have the lights on.One neighbor later commented that she noticed that we had electricity while all of the other homes around us were in the dark. Actually, our power was completely off also and it was our emergency lighting that she was seeing light up our rooms. I finally caved in and told her about these lights and now I‰Ûªm not the only person on the block without reserve emergency lighting if the power fails. The option of having one or two bulbs light up will extend the battery life when in use but I have always had two on. (Pointing at a front window, hahaha) Kidding aside it‰Ûªs important to test the lights using the ‰ÛÏtest button‰Û� every few months or so. So far I have had no problem with either of the three that we purchased.If you ever have a problem with anything they sell, Harbor Freight will refund or replace the item according to their very generous terms. If you keep all receipts you should have no problem. Personally my light receipts are in a baggie and taped to the back of one of them. I haven‰Ûªt needed the receipt but I know where it‰Ûªs at!
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I have 3 of these Emergency Lights, I like the fact that they have switches to turn the lights on and off individually to conserve power if needed and a handle on the top to carry around if needed. I use it as a shop light sometimes or just walk around with it when the power is out. I am just starting to see bad battery life in one of them it just doesn't last as long as the others I have bought from other manufactures.This would be a great Emergency Light if the bulbs where LED I hope HFT does a up grade on them. Over all this is a good deal on sale! It will get you out of the dark automatically when the lights go out I think every home or shop should have 3 or 4.
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With our recent posts on RSS, I figured I'd weigh in with a quick opinion of my own. I know its heretical for a blogger to say so, but I think RSS is vastly over-hyped. To that end, I'm happy to point out Dave Taylor's recent post where he points out an obvious truth: most RSS readers suck.
Here's a brave admission: I don't use any RSS reader. I haven't for a couple of years. I tried various ones here and there, but ultimately I come back to the fact that I just don't have time to keep up with all that information, and I'm an information junkie, blogger and researcher. I don't know how the rest of you do it. I have simply don't have an extra hour every day to scan the posts of the 200 blogs I love. I barely have time to read the industry sites that cover my sector (Internet advertising). Basically, I try to scan MarketingVOX daily, and then spend 2-3 hours with email and then, if I have any time left, I try to actually do some work. I'd love to read more blogs, but where do you fit it in? I'm sleeping only six hours a night as it is. I'm a drop-by blog reader; I cycle through my favorites here and there where I have time andbrowse their archives.
But it's one thing for a blogger to admit this (and those who follow my blogging know that I'm also a catch-as-catch-can blogger, not a daily machine like some people). But what the hell does an ordinary person need with RSS? A blogger, a trend watcher, a journalist, or just info junkies, I can see the point of why they use RSS. But that accounts for the 5% of the population that already uses RSS. Why on earth would my mom need an RSS reader?
Here's what baffles me most about RSS and the blogosphere: for all the excitement about about RSS as a reader subscription feature, it's been virtually ignored by blog software tools as a true syndication mechanism. Why isn't it a standard feature of every blog publishing tool that you can customize the resyndication of your other favorite blogs? E.g., I'd like flexible controls to put in the margin of my blogs up-to-the-minute headlines (or short posts, or long posts) from my favorite five (or 10, or 20) blogs. I tried to do this two years ago and all I found was some university hack. I suspect there are (but don't actually know of) some more mature widgets out there that let you do this now, as I've seen it here and there on other blogs, but it's certainly not widespread. It would be like blogrolling on crack. Seems like a no-brainer. Is there a WordPress plug-in for that?
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Shadows Fall is one of the biggest metal bands today, selling nearly 250,000 copies of their last album, The War Within. This DVD was filmed prior to that and although the audio and video quality sometimes isn't the best, the band's skill and passion comes through.
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- Shadows Fall's last album, The War Within, debuted at number 20 on the Billboard Top 200 chart.
- Shadows Fall were named a "band to watch" in 2005 by Rolling Stone and Spin.
- Footage for this DVD was filmed in the US, Japan and Europe.
Guide Review - Shadows Fall - The Art Of Touring DVD
The material on this DVD was filmed during the touring cycle for The Art Of Balance in 2002-2004. So if you're expecting songs from 2004's The War Within, you'll be disappointed. There is a ton of material here, with the DVD clocking in at over two hours. The concert footage is purposely raw, both the audio and video. It can sometimes be a bit distracting. In addition to their own songs, Shadows Fall covers Dangerous Toys' "Teasin' Pleasin'" and Motley Crue's "Live Wire." There's also a tribute to Dimebag Darrell Abbott.
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I hate to say it because I know that others are going to say it... but the UFC 2013 calendar year ended on a bad break... literally. In what may have been the most anticipated rematch in the history of MMA (not just UFC), Anderson Silva broke his leg in half on a kick that was checked by Chris Weidman in the second round of their title fight and more than likely ended the career of the greatest MMA fighter in the history of the young sport. Thus, Weidman retains the title and the debate of who would win the fight (barring injury must be added now) if Silva were to take his opponent serious. It is a shame that the greatest year in the UFC's history ended in that fashion.
All was not lost for a night that ended on a disappointing note however. Fans were treated to a very entertaining title fight as the co-main event for the women's bantamweight title had everyone on the edge of their seat and even if the ending of it was predictable (Rousey by armbar), the timing of the end (3rd round) was largely unexpected. Tate showed a lot of heart dragging Rousey into untread waters as well as superb defense but in the end Rousey remained the champion much to the chagrin of the audience.
Lets get more in depth now and discuss each fighter's performance and where they go from here.
Chris Weidman: Weidman again walks out of his match with Silva holding the gold and a lot of controversy surrounding the end that you really can't blame him for. Then again, you can't blame Silva this time either. But there is a good chance that Weidman is just beginning a long title reign and realistically could still be improving. He took the first round by showing effective strikes while holding top control on the ground. Silva threatened from the bottom with strikes and attempted to position himself for submissions as well but Weidman wasn't having it and was never in serious trouble. He showed poise standing up with Silva and never seemed to be intimidated (though he wasn't the first time either) by the former champs vaunted striking game. He also won the striking game as he rocked Silva in the first round to get him on the ground in the first place with a vicious right hook to the temple from the clinch. Perhaps something should be said for what an effective leg check can do as well regardless of the freakish nature of Silva's injury. Were you watching Diaz brothers?
From here it appears that Weidman will face Vitor Belfort now. Though Belfort has some similarities to Silva (Brazilian, superb striking, jiu-jitsu black belt), he is a slightly different animal than the former champion. Belfort is bigger than Silva and seems to employ a larger variety of strikes since he implemented head kicks into his already impressive striking resume. Belfort has ran through 3 impressive opponents as well in this past year (Michael Bisping, Luke Rockhold, and Dan Henderson) and has left little debate that he is a worthy contender... so long as you can get past his use of TRT. I don't want to touch that here though, so I am moving on.
Anderson Silva: I'm sure that many people don't want to hear me say this either... but I believe that Anderson's career is over at this point. He is 38 years old and there had been plenty of talk about him retiring after this fight regardless of whether he won or lost and now faces a long rehab from a difficult injury for any athlete at any age to come back from. It is about as disappointing of a way as there is to go out (I'm struggling to think of something worse) and certainly not fitting for the greatest fighter we have seen.
Even if we were to judge the fight up to the point of the leg break, Weidman was winning easily. The second round was inconclusive, but the first was clearly Weidman. It is difficult to say if it was a lack of confidence (or you could call it an air of doubt) considering Weidman had beat him before or simply that he was more focused (I'm leaning towards the former), but he did not appear to be the same dominant champion that we had seen in the Octagon on many occasions before. At this point we will all be left to speculate whether Silva had lost a step or if he simply wasn't able to loosen up. Its weird to say now... but the two most dominant champions the UFC has seen might never step into the Octagon again now that GSP is gone as well. How the times change.
Silva deserves a lot of credit for his contributions to the UFC as well as MMA as a whole. He had an air of invincibility about him that has been unmatched and it is sad to see him go out in this fashion. The MMA community (fans and fighters) owe him much gratitude and hope for a speedy and successful recovery from his injury... even if he never fights again.
Ronda Rousey: There should be little debate about Rousey's dominance in the women's division at this point. Yes, Tate pushed the fight to 3 rounds and showed great resilience. But Rousey was in control for the great majority of the fight and showed a lot of progression in her striking as she got the better of Tate there. There is still a lot of room for improvement as Rousey almost seemed shocked at times from some of the hits she received and walked into some of Tate's punches, but her showing was much better than most anticipated as she bloodied Tate up quite badly. It seemed funny that people kept talking before the match about how much Tate had evolved from their last match considering that Rousey was (and still is) the much more inexperienced MMA fighter. Rousey had much further to go before she reached her ceiling and it was proven as Tate's moments were few and far between. And being pushed as she was in this fight will only help her to grow as a fighter as well.
The UFC may have found their new Brock Lesnar as well... a fighter that the crowd loves to hate. Rousey never hid how she felt about Tate by continually flipping her off (further proof she is tight with the Diaz brothers) throughout their time on TUF and never felt inclined to shake Tate's hand or feign any sign of respect. Some will commend her honesty while most will call her a bitch and long for the day that she is toppled from her throne. Personally, I love it as everything is so fake in this politically correct world we now live in. I find honesty refreshing. Either way, when you couple all of this with her looks and she is unquestionably one of the UFC's top cash cows with GSP and Anderson out of the picture now. Her evolution as a fighter will make this even more fun to watch.
Dana White stated that Sara McMann will face Rousey at UFC 170 to try and keep Rousey busy (like I said, cash cow). While this is contradictory to White's earlier statements that Zingano would have next, it makes more sense to keep Rousey busy while Zingano continues to rehab her knees. I felt Alexis Davis made more sense seeing as how she picked up two UFC victories since McMann picked up her first and only UFC victory... but I don't get paid to make these decisions (unfortunately). McMann will pose a different challenge than what Rousey has faced as she is a silver medalist in wrestling from the 2004 Olympic games. Should make for an interesting challenge.
Miesha Tate: While Tate should be commended for her defense and her testicular fortitude (I couldn't resist... not insinuating she is a man by any means though), her fight IQ was exposed. Multiple times she clinched up with Rousey only to be tripped up by the former judo Olympian almost instantly. While she fought out of and survived some bad spots, she put herself in those spots via her own stupidity most of the time. I will admit that a grappling defense clinic held by her would be worth attending, I would probably have SpongeBob SquarePants coming up with a fight strategy before letting Tate do that for me. Even more confusing considering she was having success (or maybe I should say some offense) while standing and striking. What was she thinking?!
She is clearly a fan favorite at this point as well. Her gumption, good looks, and Rousey's natural heel tendencies have put Tate in a favorable spotlight and expect her to remain in some high profile matches for a while even if she has now lost two in a row and 3 of her last 4. Amazing what the fans can do for you.
So who does she face now? She was going to face Liz Carmouche this past summer before Zingano suffered her injury forcing Tate to step in for her and it would make sense to match them again now. Both are coming off of loses and both came up short in their title bids against Rousey. I believe the UFC would rather see the both of them get back on the winning track based on the fan bases that they have built up, but at least this way guarantees one of them does so.
Travis Browne: I was shocked by how many people were virtually giving Browne no chance but I was even more shocked at how his match with Josh Barnett ended. It was quick and sudden. I expected it to be a battle. And didn't we see that ending against Browne with Gabriel Gonzaga already? Though I believe that the knee Browne delivered to Barnett's jaw put him out already the elbows (which were all legal from my vantage point) were a brutal icing on the cake. Browne's striking may not be as technical as Junior Dos Santos or as persistent as Cain Velazquez, but it should be considered just as dangerous as he has shown great diversity with his striking ability. Elbows, punches, knees, front kicks, superman punches... he can do it all with great power. Browne is a legit contender at this point beyond a shadow of a doubt.
White had proclaimed the winner of the match would get Fabricio Werdum to get a #1 contenders match so we already know who Browne will face next. It should be a good match that Browne will likely be favored in based on his opponent's continued inability to get him to the ground. And where is Werdum most comfortable? That's right... the ground. I have already said it, just not in these exact words: Browne is a rising star.
Josh Barnett: So Mr. Barnett, how does it feel to be knocked out for the first time in 12 years? Do you remember anything from your match with Mr. Browne? I wouldn't be surprised if he didn't. I wouldn't be surprised if he isn't the same fighter after that devastating KO either as it seems the older you are the more difficult it is to come back from being knocked senseless. But we don't have any proof that Barnett is no longer a quality fighter who simply happened to get caught. This fight taught us more about Browne than it did Barnett and other than knowing his chin can be broken, we'll have to wait until Barnett's next fight to really learn anything new about him.
If his medical suspension doesn't last too long, I know that the UFC would love to match up Roy Nelson soon. Both are coming off of loses to high level competitors and some of the other worthy options out there (Mark Hunt due to a broken hand, Bigfoot Silva due to TRT suspension) are unavailable for a while. But I would be more inclined to match Nelson up with Brandon Vera and allow Barnett a little more rest time and wait for the loser of the Stipe Miocic and Gabriel Gonzaga fight. Though Nelson makes more sense in the standings, I would rather see the division keep on moving and I don't think Barnett can be scheduled any time soon. It isn't like Miocic or Gonzaga are a gimme either.
Jim Miller: Though the armbar submission that Miller pulled off on a jiu-jitsu expert such as Fabricio Camoes was a thing of beauty, I was shocked at how even Miller appeared to be standing up with Camoes. He was supposed to have a distinct advantage in the striking department! His performance proved he'll never be thought of as a contender again at this point, but he'll make for a highly entertaining gatekeeper. Before anyone takes that as an insult, remember that really just means he is a cut below the best in the business. Miller is still a hell of a fighter, just not the top of his class.
Seeing as how crowded the lightweight division is, there isn't a shortage of options for Miller. The one I like best is Michael Johnson. Johnson was on the same card coming off of an impressive KO victory over another perennial gatekeeper in Gleison Tibau. Miller is a step above Tibau and represents a different challenge all together: better boxing and submissions, less strength and worse wrestling (though only slightly). Plus Miller has a higher fight IQ. Johnson would be a step up for Miller as well after Camoes. It would be a good test for both of them.
Fabricio Camoes: Either Miller's striking game was overrated or Camoes made a lot of strides from the last time that we had seen him. I'm going to lean towards the latter in this one. Camoes has shown flashes before with his striking and seemed to put it together against Miller landing some punches with a hell of a smack to them. Until the fight went where he was supposed to be at his best and got submitted. Seriously people, the fight game in general is the hardest of all sports to predict.
The question now is whether Dana White was impressed enough with his improvement to keep him around. He is 1-3-1 overall in the UFC including 1-2 in this stint. That doesn't bode well. There are fighters with similar records (at least during this stint for Camoes) such as Justin Salas, Mitch Clarke, and Renee Forte that are still around and seem to be on the same level. If he were to stick around (which I have my doubts), any of them would be sound opponents.
Dustin Poirier: Poirier was rightfully pissed off at Diego Brandao for missing weight and promised to break him... which he certainly did. Poirier attacked Brandao's body viciously and wore him down. He did so with reckless abandon which resulted in Brandao landing some hard blows on him. Poirier looked good, but he didn't look like a title contender. Can you imagine how Aldo would pick him apart with his lack of striking defense? Poirier needs to tighten that aspect of his game up to truly take his game to the next level. Considering he turns 25 in January, there is still plenty of time for that to happen.
Unfortunately for Poirier, there aren't a lot of options available for him that really make sense. There are two that I like, but neither would really move Poirier up the ladder. Dennis Bermudez hasn't lost since falling to Brandao at the TUF 14 Finale and is knocking on the door of the top 10 of the division. The other one is the winner of Darren Elkins and Jeremy Stephens next month at UFC on FOX 10 and are in a similar situation to Bermudez. I prefer to see Bermudez get the call for a potential fight of the year (not just night).
Diego Brandao: Brandao claims he had a car accident a few weeks ago which is why he missed weight so badly as it threw him off during his camp. I hope that is true because Brandao looked bad. He was clearly the heavier fighter (not in a good way) in the Octagon and seemed to tire somewhat as the fight went on. Keep in mind this fight didn't leave the first round. He did land some very effective shots early in the match showing some of the striking that he is vaunted for... but that seems to be about the only positive that Brandao can take out of this.
I would like to see the UFC stop coddling the former TUF champ and give him fights that are more in line with his level as he was given three matches in which he was the favorite after his loss to Darren Elkins. If Jeremy Stephens comes up short against Elkins, that seems like a fair opponent for both fighters. But I honestly expect it will be someone like Maximo Blanco who seems to hang around the bottom of the division barrel. Blanco doesn't suck by any means... he just can't seem to put it all together mentally. Then again... based on that maybe Blanco and Brandao are a good matchup.
Uriah Hall: Hall went out to the Octagon and did exactly what he was supposed to do. It only took his third try to do so, but it finally got done. He knew he would have a speed advantage against Chris Leben and forced the Crippler to chase him as he countered with some nice jabs and mixing in some kicks and knees. Hall ended up taking very little damage as a result and eventually landed a KO blow that caused Leben to quit in between rounds. It seems Hall was finally able to get over the jitters he exhibited before and didn't let the pressure of performing in front of a large crowd get to him. Hopefully it doesn't crop up again and we can see his abilities reach his potential.
Considering Leben seems to be finished as a fighter he shouldn't be jumping into the shark tank by any means. There are a lot of available options though. If Josh Samman recovers from injury soon, that is a match from the TUF 17 season a lot of people wanted to see. Krzysztof Jotko had a less than entertaining victory in his UFC debut. Caio Magalhaes mostly owes Nick Ring's torn ACL for his last victory. Any of these men would make fine opponents for Hall.
Chris Leben: We all knew Leben was slow and that he could take a punch. So are we sure that there was anything to learn from this match? I'll say yes and you can only consider it to be kind of positive. At least he knows when to step out of a match after years of coming forward like a zombie only to absorb an ungodly amount of punishment. But that also means that he took a fair amount of punishment to get to that point... right? Right!
Leben is done. I'm not even going to consider listing someone for him to face next. He showed some maturity and brains stopping the match when he did. Hopefully he can do the same thing for his career. He has 22 Octagon appearances over an 8 and a half year span. That is a run most fighters only dream of. He left us with a number of awesome memories but the body can only last for so long and Leben's has run its course in fighting. Thanks Chris... you certainly produced some awesome memories. Now please take care of yourself and step away.
Michael Johnson: I don't think I have correctly picked a Michael Johnson fight in about 2 years. Damn you Johnson! How can you possibly be so consistently inconsistent? Johnson looked very sharp on his feet again against Gleison Tibau as Tibau played right into Johnson's strength and turned the fight into a boxing match. We still don't know if Johnson has done anything with his wrestling game which is his established weakness at this point. He was able to sprawl on the few takedown attempts that Tibau attempted... but that still doesn't tell us nearly enough.
Regardless of what we definitively learned, Johnson earned a step up in competition. As I mentioned earlier, Jim Miller is my favorite option for Johnson. Miller represents a more well-rounded version of Joe Lauzon whom Johnson has already dispatched. Miller isn't the cream of the crop, but will likely tell us all we need to know about Johnson. If nothing else, it should be a fun match as Miller usually produces those.
Gleison Tibau: Tibau is known for being the largest lightweight in the UFC and being a solid wrestler. Those two qualities go hand in hand. So why did he turn the fight into a boxing match? All Tibau had to do was watch Johnson's fights against Myles Jury and Joe Lauzon to figure out where Johnson was weak and where he was strong. I guess Tibau doesn't believe in film study. Besides showing low fight IQ, Tibau proved once again that he really is just a gatekeeper. But if we didn't already know that we weren't paying attention before.
Pat Healy is another monstrous lightweight that is on a skid. He's fresh of a loss to Bobby Green who has some similarities to Michael Johnson. See where I'm going with this? Tibau and Healy are somewhat similar themselves in that they are primarily grapplers, are large for their weight class, and known for wearing their opponents down. It may not be the most entertaining affair, that I will admit... but it seriously seems like it needs to be done. Who is the elite grinding gatekeeper in the UFC?
Dennis Siver: Siver didn't look bad in this fight, but I expected him to have an easier time of Manny Gamburyan as he owned a definitive striking advantage. I would say that is more of a positive statement towards Gamburyan than a negative one towards Siver, but he'll need to show more his next time around to move up the division ladder. He did show a good fight IQ though as he took the fight to the ground when it seemed Gamburyan was getting the better on the feet and showed sound GNP. It got him the W which is most important so my criticism should be limited.
I stated earlier that Dustin Poirier should face either Dennis Bermudez or the winner of the Jeremy Stephens and Darren Elkins fight. Whoever Poirier doesn't get should face Siver. I can't recall Siver testing his chops against someone with a wrestling base and both Elkins and Bermudez would offer that. A fight with Stephens would likely just offer someone getting KO'd. I'm pretty good with that as well though.
John Howard: Howard showed a little bit of everything in his match with Siyar Bahadurzada from picking his spots in the striking to wrestling and was able to get a unanimous decision. The best moment of the fight was easily Howard's slam of Bahadurzada as he picked him up and carried him before planting him on the mat. A true moment of beauty. Overall I have to say that Howard impressed me. He isn't exactly world class by any means, but he should stick around the UFC longer this time than he did for his first stint.
Before I toot Howard's horn too much, it should be noted that either Bahadurzada's game plan sucked or he just didn't have one. So how about a match up with a relatively smart opponent? Sean Pierson is an old and wily vet riding a three fight win streak who seems to be the type of fighter who shouldn't be in the UFC yet keeps hanging on by winning. Sounds like the perfect type of test needed just for Howard.
Siyar Bahadurzada: I don't think I can really say anything positive about Bahadurzada in this fight. Did he land a few solid punches? Yes, but Howard landed more. Bahadurzada gassed early and didn't seem to have a game plan besides brawling. I know that is his favorite type of fight... but that was your plan? Can someone tell me why I picked him to win again? If Bahadurzada gets another opportunity (no guarantee considering how poorly he fared against Dong Hyun Kim), he'll need better coaching and cardio to extend his Octagon stay.
So who do we put him in there with if he gets another shot? Court McGee would surely test his endurance as no one has been able to put McGee away and he has never gassed. I have a feeling that McGee would run circles around Bahadurzada, but its always possible that Bahadurzada can catch him on the jaw or (dare I say it?) improve his cardio and steal a decision.
William Macario: I thought that Macario would pull of the win but I didn't think he would be as dominant in the match as he was. He was extremely accurate with his punches and had Bobby Voelker reeling at times. The only complaint I really have is that I would have liked to seen some combos in his punches, but perhaps that is the reason that he was so accurate throughout the fight is due to his selective style. He'll need to learn though... he won't beat the divisions elite with such a deliberate approach. Good thing he is only 22.
At his age I wouldn't give Macario a definitive step up in competition just yet. He still has a lot to learn. So how about someone who doesn't have a lot of Octagon experience? Luiz Dutra and Kiichi Kunimoto face of in early January and are making their Octagon debuts in the process. Macario should get the winner.
Bobby Voelker: I will give Voelker credit that he kept coming forward and never gave up but he was thoroughly outclassed in the striking department by a guy making his 9th professional MMA appearance... and that is supposed to be his strength! He was far too deliberate with his strikes though and Macario was able to counter everything that Voelker threw at him with ease. Best way to sum it up... not a UFC caliber showing.
I like Voelker, I really do. But I think he is better cut out for WSOF or Bellator. Not even his strengths are all that strong. He does have a tremendous heart so I hope he gets a solid shot in a name organization... I just don't think it should be the UFC. Thus, no fight suggestions from me.
Robbie Peralta: Peralta confused me more than anything with this fight. One round he shows absolutely no clue how to carry himself off of his back and the next round more than adequate defense on his back. What the hell? Was he baiting him or something? But his KO of Estevan Payan was a thing of beauty and it was something notorious hard hitter Jeremy Stephens couldn't do. Perhaps it is just a discipline or a focus thing that is holding him back as he certainly has potential. If he proves he can rectify it he could make some noise.
I still don't want to move him up the ladder much if at all since we all knew he had KO power. He just didn't seem to be fighting smart. So the winner of the Will Chope and Max Holloway fight taking place in January seems about right. Chope and Holloway are both young and lanky fighters that would likely end up testing Peralta's fight IQ.
Estevan Payan: I will never forget the buckets of blood that Payan bled in his first UFC bout against Jeremy Stephens. Unfortunately that could end up being the only thing I remember about him ultimately. He came out on the wrong end of the highlight reel on this occasion and hasn't shown a whole lot in the Octagon besides toughness. He did get Peralta on the ground but didn't keep him there long once Peralta realized he did know how to use jiu-jitsu to stand up. He landed a few nice punches but didn't land the fight ending blow. He is similar to Voelker: tough as nails but doesn't seem to have what it takes to be in the UFC.
I don't think Payan is going to stick around, but I have been wrong about these things before. I don't mind making a prediction for him though as I like the tough ones. If he does get that shot I would have him face another one of the fighters that you wonder why they are still on the roster like Josh Clopton or Jeremy Larson. Or maybe he gets the loser of Holloway and Chope. Hard to say. But personally, I'd cut him.
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If you have been drinking at a level that is considered high-risk or heavy drinking, you may want to consider making a change in your drinking patterns -- or quit altogether. But which is the best choice for you? Should you try moderating your alcohol consumption, or should you try to quit?
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If you try to cut down, but find that you cannot stay within the limits that you set for yourself, it may be best to quit instead. One of the main reasons that people decide to quit drinking and seek help to do so is because they find they have lost the ability to control the amount they drink.
You are the person who is in the best position to make the decision of whether to cut down or quit. If you can consistently drink one or two drinks and no more, then you may be able to cut down to a low-risk drinking pattern. But if you find that those first two drinks usually trigger an urge for more and you rarely drink only two, chances are moderation is not an option.
When Quitting Is Advised
There are other reasons that quitting drinking may be a better option for you than moderation or cutting down, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA):
- If you have been diagnosed with an alcohol use disorder, or you currently have symptoms of alcohol abuse or alcohol dependence.
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- If you are taking certain medications that can negatively interact with alcohol.
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It's Your Decision
Whatever your decision - to cut down or to quit drinking - there is support available to help you met your goals. If you decide to quit, you may want to seek help. You do not have to do it on your own.
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I'm not from Buffalo. Hell, I'm not even from New York State, though I've driven through the territory once or twice on my way to Fort Devens. But forty years ago the Juice's poetry in motion snagged a 12 year old Florida born, California raised kid into the National Football World. OJ moved on and I remained a Bills fan. I've carried the Bills torch faithfully since, enjoying the highs and sulking after the lows, but never turning my back on the team whose logo adorns my t-shirts, caps, keychains, and wall art.
I became a Soldier in 1977 and brought my fanatic fanmanship of this team with me.
I was in Desert Storm during that fateful Norwood "wide right", and my SINCGARS radio stopped receiving the signal of that game with just under a minute remaining. I didn't discover the devastating outcome until 8 hours after the final whistle.
I sank in my favorite livingroom chair while stationed at Fort Sill, hoping the Oilers would not rub any more salt into the wound, telling myself that a 32 point spread is enough of a statement. But realizing the better part of the half is yet to come I wasn't optimistic that this would be the case. I feared a final of 55 to 3.
With my favorite chair overturned and my "white boys CAN jump" revitalization I enjoyed a sense of Frank Righteousness that would last a lifetime. Even to this day I will sit and watch that entire game of almost 20 years ago.
I'm new to this forum. This is my first post. I like much of what I've read. There is cautious optimism that permeates almost every thread. Is Fitz the real thing? Don't pass on the first round QB next year... this is probably just another fluke. All very, VERY good advise, I must admit. So you will all please forgive me as I briefly look through my half full glass of Bills Koolaide.
Last year I witnessed an 0-7 Titans team almost make the playoffs. I saw a team transformed by a single change at the QB position. That team came together. They proved that it IS possible, even if they didn't quite make it there.
Last week I saw a turning point in my Buffalo team. The defense may not have played well, but bad defensive field position from turnovers, bad breaks (interception in the end zone / forward progress) were large contributors. But I did see passion on both sides of the ball. I saw perseverance. I saw heart. I felt their hunger. For the first time since I was a young Soldier at Fort Sill, this crusty old retired Sergeant Major had to pick up his overturned chair. Good for you Buffalo. Keep me young. NOW GO AND WIN ONE.
If all things go the way I wish for them to then tomorrow will be a blowout. Buffalo 38, KC 10. All pistons will be firing on offense, defense, and special teams. Fitz will have another great day and Fred will eclipse 100 yards rushing. Steve and Roscoe will continue to make a name for themselves, while Lee will provide KC with a free clinic on proper receiving technique. The games end will leave expert analysts scratching their collective heads and asking themselves what the hell just happened.
After tomorrow, Buffalo will be the scariest team on everybody's schedule. If they don't make a run for the playoffs, they will certainly crush a lot of dreams along the way.
I've lived much of my life based on the lessons learned on 3 January, 1993. Oilers 35, Bills 3 with only 27 minutes of game time remaining. You know how it ends. Nothing is impossible.
Because of that valuable "life lesson" Buffalo delivered to a young Army Field Artilleryman, I refuse to give up on MY TEAM until they have been mathematically eliminated. And even then i WILL cheer their effort until the final whistle on the 17th week of the season.
Join me if you feel my passion. Perhaps we can project some of our positive energies to those who execute the plays on the field.


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A Blountsville man who was fatally wounded in a wreck Monday night has been identified.
Timothy Eric Sterling, 50, was injured when his 2004 Nissan pickup left Highway 75, struck a tree, and overturned. It happened around 11:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16.
Sterling was transported to a nearby hospital and died from his injuries on Tuesday, Dec. 17.
The wreck happened about five miles south of Snead. The cause of the crash is under investigation. Troopers say Sterling was not wearing a seat belt.
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Motorcycle School
Virginia International Raceway, Alton, VA; Summit Point Raceway, Summit, WV; New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ; Pocono International Raceway, Long Pond, PA; NCBIKE, Garysburg, NC
March - November: select dates only.
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Ready...Set...Ride like you have never ridden before.
- Highly experienced instructors have been teaching riders for over 14 years
- Learn proper techniques riding on the track, how to control anxiety, how to turn and steer the motorcycle with confidence, and much more
- Includes rental of leather suit, gloves, boots and back protector
- Leave with more confidence on your bike, making you a safer rider!
Let a professional training staff guide you to new levels of riding that you never thought were attainable.
During this one day school you will learn all the basic skills necessary to ride on the track in the safest and most fun way possible.
Your day will start with a rider's meeting, followed by the classroom portion where you will learn concepts like proper techniques to start riding on the track, how to control anxiety, how to focus on track reference points and how to turn and steer the motorcycle with confidence.
Next, it's time to head to the track where you'll be paired up with a coach who will start out following you on the track, and providing feedback and coaching.
For the remainder of the day you'll be out on the track making laps and practicing what you've learned. Coaches will be on the track available to provide pointers.
After completing this course, you will have strengthened your riding skills in a way that you could never imagine. You will leave with the skills to provide you with more confidence on the road resulting in safer and more fun riding.
You, your bike and the track - the freedom is now yours. Take your riding to the next level!
Essential Information:
Participants must be at least 16 years of age and have previous riding experience. This course is designed to teach people who know the basics of riding a motorcycle how to improve their current skills. Instructor/ Student ratio is 1:4. Your motorcycle must meet the school's requirements - to be provided during the booking process.
Motorcycle and helmet are not included. Participants must provide their own motorcycle and helmet for the school.
Includes rental of: Full Competition Weight Leathers with a Back Protector, Boots & Gloves. Helmets are not available for rent.
Includes Event Fee Protection (EFP)Plus: Protection against last minute cancellations due to weather, schedule conflicts or other unannounced events that prevent you from making your booked date. It also protects you against any mechanical problems that may occur to your bike prior to the lunch break on the day of your event and prevent you from completing the program. In the case of these situations you will receive a 75% eVoucher toward a future event.
Full Day; approximately 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Maximum Participants:
Class sizes vary.
Weather Dependent:
This experience is not weather dependent.
What to Wear:
All students must wear full leather suits, one or two piece in design. Two-piece leather suits must have full circumference zippers. Back protectors must be of hard shell type. Your helmet must be a non-damaged, late model, full face helmet with eye protection. Boots must be over the ankle, and gloves must be full gauntlet style leather. Experience includes rental of leather suits, gloves, boots and back protector.
Booking Information:
For this experience, it is recommended to request bookings at least 21 days in advance.
Cancellation Policy:
All bookings are final; no exchanges are allowed. Reschedulings made within 9 days of your booked date will incur a 25% cancellation fee. In this situation you will receive a 75% eVoucher from the Experience Provider to use towards a future event. Reschedulings made 10-20 days prior to your booked date will incur a 20% cancellation fee and a 80% eVoucher. Reschedulings made 21 or more days from your booked date will incur a 10% cancellation fee and a 90% eVoucher to use towards a future event.
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Are bike and helmet rentals available?
No, all participants must provide their own bike and helmet and they must meet the school's requirements.
What do I need to do to my bike before I arrive?
For this course, you will need to tape over the lenses and mirrors. Blue masking painters tape works best. Always check your bike over for safety and come with good tires and brakes. Your bike must have 85% or better tire life. The bike does not need to be safety wired. All bikes must have a dab of red silicone on the oil drain plug signifying you have checked the plug is properly tightened. A street bike works great on the track.
What do I need to wear?
A full leather suit. Two or one piece is fine. Two piece needs to zip all the way around. A hard shell back protector, boots over your ankle and leather gloves past your wrists. A non-damaged late model full-face quality helmet with eye protection. The motorcycle school offers everything for rent except for helmets.
How much time will I get to ride?
You will ride once per hour for about 20 minutes. There will be a 1 hour lunch break. You can ride as much or as little as you like. We start at 9 am and usually end at 5 pm.
Is there any difference riding on the track compared to the street?
Yes. Riding the track offers repetition to practice and master your skills in a very controlled, safer environment when compared to the street. There are no speed limits and the only important rule is that everyone rides safe and has fun.
Can I ride my bike to and from the track?
Yes, but realize that you will be riding about 20 minutes every hour on the track and it can be tiring. We recommend that you trailer your bike if at all possible.
Is there gas available at the track?
Most tracks offer gas for sale but it's always good to bring some. You may use up to 10 gallons during your day.
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The Chiefs have suffered three straight gut-wrenching losses with those contests being decided by a combined eight points. In each game, KC has held the lead or had a chance to win the game with under two minutes remaining.
Over that three-game span, the Chiefs have registered nine takeaways (6 INTs/3 FRs) and are +8 (9 takes/1 give). On the season, only Tennessee at +10 (19 takes/9 gives) is better in the turnover department than Kansas City at +9 (20 takes/11 gives). Remarkably, no NFL team can top the Chiefs 20 takeaways thus far in 2008. And Larry Johnson will start.