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Do Footnoted Allegations of Vegetarian Bias Amount to Defamation? Suit Targets Law Review Article
By Debra Cassens Weiss
Jan 3, 2013, 11:30 am CST
No mention of whether this got served. New Jersey doesn't seem to be the most appropriate venue based on what has been written here.
Then again, whoever filed the lawsuit also doesn't understand defamation and invasion of privacy laws. Wow.
I know Mr. Kramer. Great guy. Sorry to hear he's going to have to deal with this nutcase. (Uh oh, am I going to get sued now in New Jersey? Lol.)
By John on 2013 01 03, 11:57 am CST
"Associate dean for intellectual life"? You gotta be kidding.
By B. McLeod on 2013 01 03, 1:13 pm CST
Comment removed by moderator.
By UncleJed on 2013 01 03, 2:28 pm CST
"Healthy" is the word you were looking for, Uncle Jed. Was your LSAT verbal score a lot lower than your math one? There are programs for expanding vocabulary.
By Pushkin on 2013 01 03, 5:10 pm CST
Meh, UncleJed's statement was so absurd that it was pretty darn funny. Certainly the best post so far.
By NoleLaw on 2013 01 03, 6:42 pm CST
...so goes that silly free speech deal (aka 1st Amendment).
I will be carefully scanning all future comments. God forbid someone says anything anti-Catholic or anti-conservative and doesn't have the "comment removed by moderator." And I mean something as seemingly innocuous as "that is pretty conservative". Because, like the word "gay", the word "conservative" has no inherent negative connotations. In fact, the term used to describe homosexuals (g@y) is not considered derogatory in any way, to my knowledge. However, to say in a humorous way, that something (not even someONE) is, well… you know… subjects the comment to removal.
Again, if that is the rule, I'm totally cool with it. Just make sure, Herr Moderator, that you remove ANY reference to any other group that is used as a descriptor. Specific examples might help you:
In reference to a judge who hands down a conservative victory in a case, "Whoa that was kinda conservative!" Not, "what a conservative scumbag" mind you, just "wow, that was conservative."
That comment is to be removed by moderator.
Maybe another example, at the risk of becoming redundant and repeating myself over and over and over: ACA mandated contraception coverage is preliminarily enjoined by court, concluding that a Roman Catholic employer's belief that paying for such coverage contradicts her religious beliefs. Somebody posts the comment, "That decision is kinda Catholic." RED ALERT RED ALERT, ENGAGE COMMENT REMOVAL! Right moderator?
Boy those vegetarians are a touchy lot!
By UncleJed on 2013 01 03, 11:43 pm CST
You have to realize the Mods have been on a long break here, by and large going sunup to sundown hardly moderating anybody. So of course they're a little stir-crazy, especially when you start advancing crazy postulates that no gays are meateaters.
By B. McLeod on 2013 01 04, 12:00 am CST
#7, you are indeed the master of double entendre.
By Walt Fricke on 2013 01 04, 3:22 am CST
Well, as I see it, it is better to be born great or to achieve greatness than to have greatness thrust upon one.
By B. McLeod on 2013 01 04, 6:07 am CST
Law review articles are better off not using real people as their examples unless the allegations have been proven in a court of law, or admitted in some way. Although I have no idea of the facts here, a lot of people make a lot of stuff up in lawsuits. In the quoted language, I do not see the word "allegedly" mentioned at all. Indeed, if a newspaper were publishing an account of this, they would usually contact the other side for their side of the story.
By Grigg on 2013 01 04, 2:36 pm CST
#9—Welcome to 21st century America, in which "greatness" matters and its means of acquisition does not. That is why more Americans can identify Honey Boo Boo's mom than three US Supreme Court justices.
By AndytheLawyer on 2013 01 04, 4:35 pm CST
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By Altar Boy on 2013 01 04, 4:41 pm CST
UncleJed @ 6, no vegetarians are not a touchy lot, but "gay" ("happy") people can be, especially those who are meateaters. I do take issue with your statement the word "gay" does not inherently have negative connotations. It does to many, especially to some conservatives. Free speech in an ABA forum? You were way too optimistic.
By Realist on 2013 01 04, 11:31 pm CST
@11: Who is Honey Boo Boo?
By John Ruskin on 2013 01 04, 11:32 pm CST
Is that the new, hill person version of "who is John Gault"?
By B. McLeod on 2013 01 04, 11:57 pm CST
Comment removed by moderator.
By Tom Youngjohn on 2013 01 05, 6:53 pm CST
Merriam Webster defines "hamburger" as: "1. a: ground beef . b: a patty of ground beef . 2: a sandwich consisting of a patty of hamburger in a split typically round bun."
Hence, even though Catalanello might be "full of bull" in a manner of speaking, I do not think he qualifies as "beef" (although he certainly seems to "have a beef"). Accordingly, I do not think he can be "ground into hamburger." Even if he were to experience a traffic collision in which his physical form were to be forcefully commingled with that of a native of Hamburg, I believe that would be more accurately described as Catalanello being "ground into a Hamburger."
I am actually surprised that the post survived at all, as the Moderators have been known to remove relatively innocuous posts relating to certain proposed legislative authorizations of taser use as "promoting violence." But, perhaps the Moderators read the post as advocating the proposed minced rendition of Catalanello only after his death from natural causes. One can never be quite certain about the Moderators.
By B. McLeod on 2013 01 05, 9:34 pm CST
Amen for a moderate Moderator.
Maybe she doesn't have a beef with vegetarians.
By Tom Youngjohn on 2013 01 05, 11:55 pm CST
Right. I mean, sometimes you might suspect their personal views are getting into the removals, a bit.
By B. McLeod on 2013 01 06, 8:45 am CST
One sincerely prays that this doesn't happen in US Immigration Court. But here? Getting removed is not a death sentence. Actually, it can be character building.
By Tom Youngjohn on 2013 01 06, 6:53 pm CST
One of my cousins was twice removed.
By B. McLeod on 2013 01 06, 9:44 pm CST
I feel pretty, oh so pretty….
By UncleJed on 2013 01 07, 2:18 pm CST
I presume that the discussion here is not about the merits of the lawsuit against the author of the law review article because that suit has no merit. Is it clear that there is at least qualified privilege to report on lawsuits based on the publicly-available pleadings (whether or not one says 'allegedly' from time to time, so long as the source of the allegations is clear)?
By John G on 2013 01 07, 4:03 pm CST
For Uncle Jed—
You lamented the removal of a comment that looks like it was funny, that I would have liked to read (based on the banter afterward). But the First Amendment doesn't have anything to do with what happened. It just says that Congress cannot make laws restricting the content of speech. Many people think that means they can say anything, and no one can interfere with their right to say it. Well, no. A forum like this can have rules about what is permissible, and your employer can have rules about what you can and cannot say in certain circumstances. You can say what you want, but: 1.) no one has to take it seriously; and 2.) you have to pay the consequences. When people say something, and others jump in and ridicule it, often the first reaction is, where's my freedom of speech? But people have a right to rebut and make fun of what others say. That IS free speech, and that's the whole point.
By Vorhedian on 2013 01 07, 4:55 pm CST
For (real) info about vegetarianism, please visit
By Dan Brook, Ph.D. on 2013 01 07, 10:26 pm CST
While I feel livestock slaughter and related videos provide the best argument for vegetarianism, there are other reasons too: www.facebook.com/pages/Christian-Vegetarian-Association/10156148652?ref=ts&fref=ts
By Tom Youngjohn on 2013 01 07, 10:30 pm CST
Does anyone know what the result of the underlying case is? Did anyone bother to check before writing posts?
By Paul Potter on 2013 01 08, 12:54 pm CST
Does anyone ever? You must be new to this site.
By B. McLeod on 2013 01 08, 1:25 pm CST
UncleJed - I didn't see your original comment, so I don't know how you used the term "gay." But if you used it to connote a "sissy" or in some other insulting fashion, yeah, that's a negative connotation. It's like calling someone a retard, say, on Twitter. Or suggesting that a woman who gets pregnant following a rape wasn't really raped. But I digress. Generally speaking, people don't use the term "conservative" as an insult or put down, although come to think of it, we probably should.
By isolde on 2013 01 09, 6:20 pm CST
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Sixty-year-old George Escher came out to give his two small dogs their first walk since the storm hit. He says Isaac has been mostly an inconvenience, though his dogs were spooked when a tree fell on the house — and the humidity has caused problems with his hearing aids. He says it could have been a lot worse for his family.
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text: Age: 84 Address: Bakersville, North Carolina Date of Death: Tuesday, February 4, 2014 Arrangements: Henline-Hughes Funeral Home Details: Mary Buchanan McKinney of Mine Creek Road, Bakersville went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, February 4th at Yancey House in Burnsville, North Carolina. She was a native of Mitchell County, NC and a daughter of the late Dr. Willard and Mattie Gouge Buchanan. She was a Homemaker and attended Bear Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include; one son; Jerry McKinney and wife Marsha of Micaville, NC, one daughter; Rita Ayers and husband Rev. Dorne, of San Diego California, two grandsons; Dr. John Ayers of San Diego, California, and Jeremiah Ayers of California City, California. She was preceded in death by; her husband; Grover Lee McKinney, brothers; Frank, Paul, Carl, and Ted Buchanan, sisters; Irene Buchanan, Ilene Phillips, Belle Greene, Cleo Grindstaff, Cathrine Stephens, Marie Ledford, and Annie Johnson, and three children. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 7, 2014 at 7:00PM in the chapel of Henline – Hughes Funeral Home with Chris Rathbone and Dorne Ayers officiating. The family will receive friends two hour prior to the service. Interment will be Saturday, February 8, 2014 at 11:00AM at Silver Chapel Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Gideons International Mitchell County Camp PO Box 611 Spruce Pine NC 28777 or Hospice of Yancey County 856 Georges Fork Rd Burnsville, NC 28714. Henline Hughes Funeral Home is assisting the McKinney Family.


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Today's weather forecast: A Brief Respite
Last Wednesday night marked the opening night of Cavalia. I was looking forward to the show situated alongside the 5 Freeway in Burbank. I didn't make it. I followed the signs to the show and found myself in a Sartre-esque parking nightmare.
After spending over 25 minutes in a queue to get to the parking lot, I found the lot was full. I saw no event parking attendants, as the only people I saw were wearing vests signifying them as "police." I was instructed to "follow the car in front of you. You will have a good walk back, but once the road curves to the left there will be a big parking lot available to you."
I followed the car ahead of me. There did seem to be a lot on the right that had no parking attendants, only ticket holders circling madly (and in great frustration) only to find no available spots. I continued following the driver in front of me.
Sadly that driver ended up at the on-ramp for the northbound 5 Freeway. Catching that mistake I continued on. I found myself near the Burbank Holiday Inn. There was no big lot (unless you count the Bank of America parking lot with huge signs telling you not to park there). I parked on the street and started to survey the situation.
Given where I was and where Cavalia was (not to mention that by now it was 8:05 p.m., more than 35 minutes after I arrived and five minutes after the start time of the show), I calculated that I was at least two miles from the venue and there was no way I'd make it. And there was no way this show queen was walking that far. As if anyone should be expected to do so in the first place.
Cirque du Soleil can handle parking efficiently whenever their tent comes to town, so what happened here? In Los Angeles of all places parking should be of paramount importance. This was an unmitigated disaster. I witnessed people running from spots more than a mile away from the venue in an effort to get to the show on time (or close to on time.) If you know the area, there is no simple way to get there. Overpasses and limited access make this location complicated.
With some ticket prices exceeding $200 each, founder Normand Latourelle has a responsibility to make attending Cavalia convenient and not like we are all participants in Survivor: Burbank.
I gave up. I did not attend the show. Going to the theatre should be an escape from the hustle and bustle of our daily lives. There was no escape on opening night. I don't know what time the show actually started (I heard at 8:20 it still had not begun.) Though this self-described "magical encounter between human and horse" has reportedly been seen by more than 2.5 million people, I'm not one of them.
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The American working pool has been thrust into what I refer to as "a work-related field of cognitive dissonance." Stuck in a vacuum of perpetual information overload, courtesy technology and our human response to it, we're programmed to pay attention to it as there might be important family or work information to respond to. But we're also pressed to focus on work and excel or suffer potential consequences.
This is the catch-22 at the heart of what I call the Tech-Paradox. The same technology that allows you to be in touch with your children throughout the day is the same as what might deliver that last minute information that can clinch a business deal, or offer up a blood pressure App when we are stressed.
The goal is to leverage technology so it works in your favor. The word leverage is important – because it implies that the digital portals are not evil, but instead can play an evolutionary role in the new world of work. We just have to tune into the right frequency of usage for our own personal needs in the work-life merge.
Embracing our technological devices in healthy ways, monitoring information, and labeling its importance can easily become a full time job. Quality vs. quantity is the name of the game when it comes to information. The goal is to leverage technology so it works in your favor.The word leverage is important – because it implies that it is not all evil.
In a world which relies on connectivity, we are charged with developing new skills around time, information and our management and usage of technology devices. In order to swim to the surface we have to start thinking differently about how we consume information that is relevant to us, especially in the context of work. It's crucial to take the time toward creating a strategy to manage the Tech Paradox , lest we are consumed by fragmentation, distraction and anxiety.
We are under enormous pressure to perform. To deliver. To excel. We juggle our working and living experience, but often fall into a merry-go-round of stress in what I refer as the "UPED U" Cycle which I have written about for a few years now and is described below.
In simple terms, "UPED U" is the chaotic cycle we enter when technology pushes our work-life merge over the edge and "ups" our stress level which can lead to emotional turmoil, diluted efficiency and less productivity.
The solution – to find creative ways to throw a kink into that cycle.
1. Unlimited Incoming:
A barrage of information continually comes our way.
2. Perceived Availability:
We're all wired to our families, work and communities and everyone else knows you're tethered to technology so we've created the perception that we're always available.
3. Expectation of Instant Gratification:
That perceived availability leads to other people's needs to be attended to. They want to be heard and answered in the moment.
4. Desire to Deliver and Excel:
Our nature is to not fall short. To nurture and want to please in what is a competitive working environment. To make our boss or clients happy, we desire to deliver and excel to keep up with the Jones'.
5. Unlimited Interruptions:
In order to please everyone at the same time, we are often taken out of the moment, are lead astray from the initial task and surrender to multi-tasking.
The trick is to monitor your incoming, and make concrete choices somewhere in this cycle to stump the system.
Read more about the UPED U Cycle at my post: Work-Life Balance or Tethered to Technology
Where do you stump the UPED U cycle toward better work-life integration and less work stress?


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Be sure to seek out Frodo today and see if you can be of assistance with a matter of some importance.
Quest: Belated Birthday
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Reviews by Floydster:
4.7/5 rDev +25.7%
My girlfriend and I made this our first beer stop on our drive up to Redding, we also stopped on our way back a week later for a growler and another pint, I had three of their sour beers at the Stone Sour Fest and enjoyed each one of them, we ended up missing the brewer by about five minutes according to the bartender, which was a bumber but that did not mean I could enjoy a few beers, this place is in the middle of the city, not far from the University of Pacific, we had just eaten Subway so we did not eat here although the food looked pretty good, the atmosphere was cool and filled with locals all enjoying beers on an early Friday afternoon, service was fantastic, place was clean and have no complaints about any of that, bar area was large and probably fit two dozen people with tables surrounding that in the restaraunt, they had about ten beers on tap while I was there, they included three different saisons which were the specials of the month that I will review some time soon, and then their normal brews, Black Cat Stout, various wheat beers, Hitman Gold, an amber, and their IPA, I missed Uberhoppy by a few days but I was spoiled to try the other stuff top begin with, this place will be a stop every time I drive up to Northern California, even if it is out of the way, this place is awesome and deserves more recognition and respect in the beer world, Steve is a fantastic brewer!
08-23-2008 16:04:47 | More by Floydster
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4.5/5 rDev +20.3%
12-08-2013 07:27:20 | More by Alron
3.45/5 rDev -7.8%
If you're in to drinking beers at a sports bar this place is perfect for you. The old brick building is spacious enough with the bar projecting out from the kitchen into the center of the room surrounded by both bar (stool) seating and the dining area. There is also a large more private room in the back of the building, and an enclosed patio for dining (and smoking) outside.
The décor is definitely that of a sports bar and not a brewery. There were probably more than 10 huge TVs in the place, and there are sports posters, pictures, jerseys and memorabilia adorning the walls. There was a small chalkboard behind the bar that had some beer related information on it. This, however, bring me to the first problem I had with this place: I could not find a list of beers they offered anywhere on the menu or walls of the restaurant. I had no idea what beers they currently had on tap or what special brew-pub only ones they were offering. You're a freaking brewery, the customer should not have to ask their server to rattle off 10 different tap handles from memory (which I decided not to do and just ordered an ipa which I assumed they had). I did notice also that they had tap handle for Pacifico and a couple other cheap macro style beers. I was surprised to see this at a craft brewery, but I guess they are catering to all types. They also have a full bar for people who prefer the hard stuff.
On the plus side though, I was really impressed with my meal. Most smaller scale lesser-known breweries I've been to have pretty mediocre food, but out of my limited experience with this place I have to say that for the item I enjoyed, it was probably one of the best I've ever had. However, my second big problem with this place is their tables. The tables are wood but have a sheet of metal in the table top. This metal surface has been worn down with use and just reeks of metal or iron. If you touch it you can't get the metal smell off your hands. It was so strong that it was hard to ignore. My napkin smelled, by beer glass smelled, it was just very off putting.
Our server was friendly and attentive to our water glass levels. The bathroom was tiny (and ugly) with one stall and one urinal.
Overall I got the impression that this place is trying to be a sports bar/family restaurant first and a brewery second. Cheap macro taps, full bar, no tap list, tons of tvs and sports décor, and a solid menu (with kids items). I will probably go here again as my meal was solid and the beer is good, and I would like to try some other things on the menu. I just wish I knew what the heck was on tap and I didn't have to smell iron during my meal.
09-11-2011 14:41:30 | More by scottfrie
New York
3.88/5 rDev +3.7%
Atmosphere - Walking up to the place it had a look that gave me good vibes. Its an older building with a fenced in seating area outside which looked inviting. When you walk in your greeted by a ton of sports memorabilia which is not what I'm looking for when I go to a brewpub. The bar area has a big rectangle bar and some tables to sit at.
Quality/Selection - During my visit to Valley they had ten beers on tap that pretty much covered most bases from an English Mild to a Russian Imperial Stout and fruit beers to Double IPAs. Its fairly safe to say that there will be something on tap that your in the mood for. All of the beer I got ranged from good to very good beer.
Service - I went with a group of seven people and we all sat at the bar. Despite the group size the bartender was nice to us and quick with getting our orders out.
Overall this is a must stop if you find yourself in Stockton CA to get yourself a couple of good tasting beers.
06-26-2010 22:13:07 | More by armock
4.14/5 rDev +10.7%
I dunno how this area qualifies as "sketchy," unless you get lost and drive into a sketchy area that is 1/2 mile away at least. Very large facility, no cramped feeling.
Good variety of beers, dipa and ipa were tried, both very good. Bartender Jennifer was a cutie and helpful, she knew her stats and styles. World cup was on, so unfortunately, despite genetic engineering allowing us to correct God's horrible, horrible mistakes, I still had a bunch of German fans around the bar. I keed, I keed.
I'd like to see them book shows in the hall, maybe they do. $4 a pint for uberhoppy & cobra hood west coast ipa = good value. Stockton looked cleaner than usual. Recession must have suppresed some of the undesireables.
06-24-2010 04:48:21 | More by Beerandraiderfan
4.06/5 rDev +8.6%
This is actually a rather good micro-brewery/brewpub with good food and a good range of good beer. I will add that, contrary to some reviews below, this is not a "sketchy" part of town and the whole area is worth checking out if in the region. Although Stockton does have problems and a rather bad reputation for crime and poverty (too bad, considering the city's history, important role in early California, former prominence, and the fact that it really has a lot of very nice old buildings), this reputation not entirely deserved. It's old enough and big enough actually to have some character and places to visit. Valley Brewing itself is also located in the so-called "Miracle Mile" part of town, the old college part of town near UOP (one of the oldest universities in California) just north of downtown. It's an old-style mixed residential-commercial area along a major commercial street with a lot of services and character and full of people related to the UOP and other nearby colleges.
Anyway, the place is a pretty interesting brick building with some fairly nice decor. However, as some others have mentioned, it has a rather split personality and apparently many who go here don't seem to be interested in good craft beer, a pity since they do make some. To some degree, it just caters to people looking for a basic sports bar or looking t party or get drunk. On the other hand, it has some serious craft beer elements as well.
The quality of the beer is overall quite good, ranging from pretty good to very good, and generally both very drinkable and at least somewhat characterful.
Service when we've been has been very good, both very friendly and very attentive.
Beer selection is rather good, with a number of beers on tap and all the standard flagship beers plus seasonals. They have a very good dark mild that is easy to drink, low in alcohol, yet quite tasty, plus more American-style beers like double IPA and, for those who want a basic pale lager, they brew their own version of that, too.
Food is overall quite good. As another mentioned, the yam fries and slightly doctored-up ranch sauce are particularly good, far better than most other examples of this food. I'll happily stop by here when going through Stockton, which is at least a few times a year due to the fact that for me, it's on the way to many places.
02-13-2010 19:43:38 | More by Offa
2.31/5 rDev -38.2%
Here's my first experience going to Valley Brewing. Had some of their stuff previously and they make really good beer. The only problem was their brewpub was in stockton. Who the hell is going to Stockton? Not I.
But then one day the wife and I had something to attend in Sacramento. I realized this could be my big chance. I booked a fairly expensive really nice hotel about a mile away (because everywhere else in the area, even the chains are sh*tholes, check out hotels.com). Called ahead and they said they closed between 10-11pm. When we got there it was a big industrial ghost town. Hurried my wife out of the hotel w/excitement, spent about 20 minutes to find it 1.2 miles away through weird side-streets and one-ways.
Anyway long story short they were closed. It was 8:30pm. The guy still there closing up shop tried to ignore us. We asked him what time they closed. He said in a thick thick spanish accent, "10 or so." Then we all just kind of laughed when it clicked in his mind that it was much before that. Oh well. I won't be back.
Location: sketchy neighborhood, in a sketchy town. All the riff-raff of Richmond and Oakland is slowly moving east. This direction.
Food: They did not allow me to try it.
Beer: They have great beer, but I don't know why they have such a poor location and business practices.
I found a site that is clearly from the guy who brews Valley beers which is has an updated blog and info on the beer. The Valley Brewing brewpub site however, does not give any specifics including what beers they even have. And there is no link to this other brewermaster site. When you call ahead to get some info you have a clueless person that speaks poor English and can't give you an honest answer.
I went well out of my way to try this place, and they dissapointed me. $100 hotel for nothing but Subway sandwiches. I'm not sure how such great beer can be associated with a poor establishment. If the brewmasters are in close relation w/the brewpub, I hope they will take more pride and put more work into their only pub. If not, just shut it down and bottle more beer.
11-16-2009 00:57:15 | More by bret27
3.2/5 rDev -14.4%
Valley Brewing Company has long been a Stockton destination (which to some may be considered an oxymoron...but I digress), unfortunately the quality has slightly downhill in recent months. I must admit, despite it's being an over-glorified sports bar, Valley Brew has a very nice patio, which is the sole reason for the 4.0 rating in that category. Inside it's just noisy.
I've had several of their beers and the quality is hit or miss.
Service is unfortunately lacking, the waitress being rather inattentive and the food taking much longer to come out then it should have.
Valley Brew does have a good selection of beers.
The food, while not outstanding is good, with a variety of different options. I must admit, however, they do have the best Onion Rings in Stockton and the Yam fries are pretty damn tasty.
Overall, Valley Brew is the best place of it's kind in Stockton, and while it would be overlooked in larger, more reputable cities, it's not a bad place to spend the afternoon. I would strongly recommend their IPA and Black Cat Stout.
10-05-2009 22:19:46 | More by nerow
3.85/5 rDev +2.9%
ive gone to Valley Brew several times over the years and they are very different every time I go. I say different, in respects to, the quality of food and pricing as i can remember it.
Definitely a place to go if you are wanting to kick back, watch a game, eat a great burger and drink a few beers. Their selection of beers is really good giving you the common range of styles with a couple of oddballs mixed in. They have an IPA there(Cobra Hood India Pale Ale) that I cant get enough of.
Overall, a decent, relaxing place to hang out with the crew.
01-03-2009 01:37:22 | More by TypeSJess
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What an unexpected surprise. We were traveling back to LA from Sac'to and looking for a place to visit and break up the drive. The building looked to be historic - nice big (fenced) courtyard with 10-15 tables and a few groups of folks having a pint & a smoke. A nice tap room & a separate dining room as well as a banquet room with a separate bar back towards the street. Apparently they had recently moved the brewing equipment across town to open up the space for parties. The main room has lots of sports memorabilia on the walls & other trinkets & trash decorating the place, a half dozen or so flat screens showing various sports, 20+ stools at a large 3 sided bar, a dozen tables and a long separate barstool height table for another dozen to sit. Homey friendly atmosphere, mainly local folks and the occasional visitors like us going out of their way to get here.
They have about 9 regular beers, 6 were available, plus 2 special /seasonal brews. A large selection of liquor, saw a few Coors lights popped. Luckily the Uberhoppy was on draft. It was a big IBU ale (no one knew the IBU figure). We tried their other seasonal beer, which has the catchy name of "barleywine." It was nicely put together as well.
The tender was well versed in the local and brewery lore. Their biggest seller seemed to be their macro style offering named for their minor league hockey and baseball teams (and produced during their corresponding seasons).
It's only about 4 miles off the 5 or the 99 and well worth the detour whether heading north or south (or for some reason actually going to Stockton - no offense intended). I'll stop by next time I am in the area.
edit - I've visited 6 or 8 times now, still love it, wish I could get their beer in so cal outside of festivals. It's just down the street from Univ of the Pacific, but haven't seen much by way of student crowds - although I've primarily been there during holiday times.
*** HEAD'S UP: They now brew entirely off premises, so you need to call a day ahead for a growler fill***
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Valley Brewing Company in Stockton, CA
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A breathalyzer test showed that the driver had a blood-alcohol content level of 0.06 percent. The legal limit in Michigan for a motor vehicle driver is 0.08 percent.
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MILFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) - Authorities say a tractor-pulled hayride tipped in southeastern Michigan, sending at least two people to a hospital for treatment.
The accident happened Sunday evening at Camp Dearborn in Oakland County's Milford Township, about 30 miles northwest of Detroit.
Police said several other people were hurt and treated at the scene. The injuries weren't described as life-threatening by authorities.
A Huron Valley Ambulance spokesperson said that the accident affected 18 people. Two people were taken to the hospital.
Camp Dearborn is owned by the city of Dearborn. In a statement on its Facebook page, Camp Dearborn says most of the injured were treated on site and hayrides resumed afterward.
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Ate Sonic t-day; waited for hours; got nada
By Jeff Ostrowski
Bargain hunter Linda Spence waited nearly 24 hours outside the Best Buy on Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard — only to leave the store empty-handed.
While the rest of the world was eating turkey and watching football, Spence and her sister, Tracy Spence, subsisted on food from a nearby gas station and fast food places.
"Thank goodness Sonic was open," Tracy Spence said. "That's what we had for Thanksgiving.
Shortly before 5 a.m., the Spence sisters were first in a 200-deep line that stretched around the store and into the parking lot. And they weren't pleased.
When store employees doled out vouchers for doorbuster items, they told Spence that the $349 HP laptop Best Buy was advertising on TV wasn't in stock, but she could pay $379.99 for a Toshiba laptop.
"I was almost in tears," said Linda Spence, a West Palm Beach woman who manages a party supplies store,
The Spence sisters and another bargain hunter, Luis Quiroz of Lake Worth, insisted they wanted the $349 deal, and Best Buy workers later said they had found some of the $349 computers.
"if we hadn't stood our ground, we would have been forced to get the $379 computer," Tracy Spence said.
Linda Spence planned to buy the $349 laptop-printer combo for her 13-year-old daughter, and she said the deal was too good to pass up.
"That's why I sat in this line, because I couldn't afford a $500 computer," she said. "If I could afford a $500 computer, I could have gotten it at Walmart yesterday."
Once she got inside, though, Spence decided it was "too much hassle" to get the $349 computer.
"I refused to give Best Buy a dime of my money," she said.
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My friends and I really liked this room and recognized some of the artwork and fabric in it but didn't realize we knew the designer until we got home and read through the accompanying catalog. Only we know her as Lizzie Bailey! Lizzie used to work for interior designer Amanda Nisbet and now works for antique dealer Gerald Bland which is where I met her. She actually won a contest sponsored by Traditional Home to design this room and was kind enough to share with me the entire story of her beautiful room.
"ABC Carpet and Home was to be our primary source for furnishings but we were allowed to supplement with other materials as long as they were "green" so I set about designing a room that would be first and foremost chic. Something people would see and be surprised to find out was sustainable. The first thing I knew was that I wanted color because I tend to stereotype green design with being very neutral in color - lots of beige linen and hemp. While that can be very good looking, I wanted to go in another direction. "
"In addition to color, I wanted to incorporate a sophisticated range of textures and finishes. I think contrast or interplay between rough and smooth, dull and shiny, soft and hard, is so important to a successful room."
"The original design was quite different from what you see in the showhouse but the basic arrangement is the same. From the beginning, I wanted bed hangings to add warmth, a sense of privacy and seclusion within the room, as well as a little drama. The overall mix of new, sustainable pieces and antiques was always a key element." Luckily, Lizzie works for Gerald Bland and was able to pull many of the antique pieces from him.
"The Farrow & Ball paint which makes the room and is one of my favorite elements, was plan B. I'd first specified a Venetian plaster-like wall treatment from American Clay that would have been costly to install and impractical given that we have to return the walls to the original condition after the showhouse is over. It's not very eco-friendly to put something up that you're going to have to remove almost immediately! So paint it was!" I have to say that the Farrow & Ball Eco Full Gloss paint in Skylight is really fabulous in person! I am using this product in another color for a media room in one of my projects and can't wait until it's finished! I loved that Lizzie painted out the doors and moldings in the same color too. I think it works well in the high gloss finish and helps make the room look larger.


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Gerald A. Honigman
March 27, 2013
The headline in my Daytona Beach, Florida newspaper on March 22nd read, "Obama Urges Israelis To Compromise..."
Returning to Israel after meeting with Mahmoud Abbas's latter day Arafatians (the so-called "moderates"), on Thursday, March 21st, in a speech at the Jerusalem Convention Center, President Obama urged Israelis to empathize with Arabs and recognize their "right to self-determination, their right to justice...two states for two peoples."
Continuing his plea on behalf of the "Palestinians," he often drew applause--like when he offered, "I honestly believe that if any Israeli parent sat down with these kids, they'd say, 'I want these kids to succeed, I want them to prosper, I want them to have opportunities just like my kids do'...The Palestinian people's right to self-determination and their justice must also be recognized."
Much of what the President said sounded reasonable. But his words were delivered to the wrong audience, and his analogy was seriously flawed.
For starters, any objective study of the past century would show--despite all the real and alleged sins that Israel has been accused of--that Jews bent over backwards, sideways, and forwards to arrive at an honest compromise with Arabs in their struggle over the land.
The problem has not been an unwillingness--as Obama suggests--of Jews to grant Arabs "justice." It has been--without doubt--just the opposite.
Indeed any justice granted to others, besides Arabs, in the region is perceived by Arabs as being an injustice to themselves. They call the potential birth of Kurdistan, for example, "another Israel." Keep in mind that Kurds predate Arabs in both allegedly "Arab" Syria and Iraq by millennia.
Why is the creation of a 22nd state for Arabs sacred (their second, not first, in the original April 25,1920 Mandate of Palestine), yet Obama never speaks in such terms regarding the plight of scores of millions of truly stateless peoples in the region--folks like Kurds and Imazighen/"Berbers," whose own hopes in the post-Ottoman era after World War I were squashed largely by Arab nationalism in its various stripes. Unlike Arabs, these folks still don't have one state yet let alone almost two dozen others. Has the American president ever lectured an Arab audience about this travesty of justice? Has he ever told Arabs, unabashedly to their faces as he freely does with Jews, that if they expect to have a 22nd state of their own officially recognized that they would have to grant other peoples that same recognition?
When the Ottoman Empire fell apart after World War I, many different peoples ruled by the Turks for centuries saw a chance, in the new age of nationalism, to rule themselves. A popular saying in diplomatic circles at the time went something like ..."Arabia for the Arabians, Judea for the Jews, Armenia for the Armenians, and Kurdistan for the Kurds."
Unfortunately, Arabs didn't quite see things this way.
Since their own much earlier imperial, Caliphal conquests had them replacing the Byzantine and Persian empires and ruling the whole region for a time, they saw themselves as the only legitimate rulers of what they call "purely Arab patrimony."
So, forget about Obama's "justice" for Kurds, Imazighen ("Berbers"), black Africans in the Sudan and elsewhere, Copts, Assyrians, native "kilab yahud" (Jew dogs), and so forth. Frequently, those folks' languages and cultures have been simply outlawed in the forced Arabization process--still going on to this very day.
Contrary to Obama's assertions, the truth is that it has been the Arabs themselves who have repeatedly insisted that they would settle for nothing less than 100% of the territorial pie when it came to a discussion of what to do with that portion of the former Ottoman territory which became the original Mandate of Palestine.
It has been Arabs--not Jews--who have repeatedly refused to compromise...yet check out the title of that newspaper headline again at the beginning of this analysis. Also bear in mind that the Minutes of the Permanent Mandates Commission and other solid documentation show that many, if not most, Arabs were newcomers themselves into the Mandate--so much so that the very definition of the word "refugee" had to be revised by UNRWA to accommodate them after their invasion of a reborn Israel backfired in 1948.
To deal with the competition between nationalisms in the Mandate, the Brits began by chopping off almost 80% of the total area and handing it over to Arab nationalism in 1922, giving birth to what would later be renamed Jordan. So, right from the get-go, Jews' were restricted to some 20% of the original area that they had earlier been promised access to.
In 1947, another partition was proposed which would have divided the 20% of the land left as of 1922 into a second Arab state, and a tiny one for the Jews. Despite potentially winding up with close to 90% of Palestine, Arabs rejected the offer because, once again, in their eyes, Jews (or Imazighen, Kurds, Copts, Assyrians, etc.) were entitled to absolutely nothing. Keep in mind that over one half of Israel's Jews are from refugee families who fled the so-called "Arab" world.
Despite some nice words, Obama delivered them to the wrong people. He needed to offer his advice to an Arab audience--not to applauding Jews, especially starry-eyed, naïve college students. Jews have worked towards achieving a just solution which took into account the cause of their enemies long before the President was born. Had the Arabs done likewise, this conflict would have been resolved decades ago.
But now, however, let's turn to perhaps the worse offense of all--whether done deliberately or in ignorant innocence.
In discussing an alleged "two state solution," Obama and others play right into the hands of the Arabs' deliberate deception.
You see, there are two legitimate parties to this conflict--Arabs and Jews.
Yet, even the most "moderate" of Arabs insist on getting not one share of the "Palestine" pie, but two. Palestine, by the way, is the name the Roman Emperor Hadrian bestowed on the land of Judaea after the Jews' second costly revolt. It was named for the Jews' historic enemies, the non-Semitic Philistines from the islands near Crete. Open this page to see a Judea Capta coin and what ancient Rome called the land prior to the Bar Kochba Revolt.
Even in the most "moderate" Arabs' count, they demand one portion for "Arabs" and another for "Palestinians"--or, as I described this earlier, have demanded that in this geographical addition problem, 1 + 1 = 3...not 2.
Think about this a minute...If Jews played this same renaming game, they could call themselves something different and then demand dozens of states too... As could Kurds and others as well. "Hey, we're not really Kurds--we're Irbilians, Mosulians, Kirkukians, Sulimanyians, Mahabadians, Qamishlians, Diyarbakirians, and so forth."
Get the picture?
No, formerly, truly stateless Jews and currently stateless peoples like Kurds and Imazighen are not the same as renamed, allegedly stateless "Palestinians." The latter are part of the greater Arab family which has nearly two dozen states to call its own. Furthermore, the latter have largely been carved out of mostly non-Arab peoples' lands--lands in which other native peoples' very languages and cultures have often been outlawed in the forced Arabization process.
Now, are there different Arab groups within the greater Arab family?
Sure...just like there are many different sub-groups within the Jewish or Kurdish or Amazigh families of nations.
But the possession of multiple sub-groups does not give Arabs the right to deny all other peoples their own share of justice in the region. Yet, that has always been the Arab game plan--and what the American President promotes in such speeches as the one he recently gave in Jerusalem.
1 + 1 = 2...not 3.
Arabs are entitled to one share of the Palestine pie--not two. They must decide among themselves how they want to share rule over their one part of "Palestine.
Whether this translates into a merger of parts of Judea and Samaria--"West Bank"--with Jordan (the most sensible yet unlikely solution), or whether a tiny, second Arab state is created in Gaza, Judea, and Samaria after Israel gets the absolutely essential compromise in the territories promised by the final draft of UNSC Resolution 242, the choice must not leave the sole state of the Jews as vulnerable as in the days prior to the 1967 war when Israel was a mere 9-15-mile wide rump state of a nation.
I hope that the leaders of Israel made this very clear before Mr. Obama returned to Washington.
Chag sameach and Happy Easter to my Jewish and Christian friends.
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---- — ANDERSON — John L. Blevins, 53, of Anderson died Sept. 22, 2013, at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital.
He was born Jan. 21, 1960, in Anderson, and was self-employed.
He enjoyed NASCAR races.
Survivors include his wife, Kathy (Watts) Blevins, whom he married March 3, 1995; his father and stepmother, John W. and Sharon Blevins; son, John M. Blevins; daughter, Angela Chapin, all of Anderson; four grandchildren, four sisters, Debbie Culbertson and Joanie (Cecil) Widner and Karen (Jimmy) Graham, all of Tennessee, and Lisa (Jeff) Richwine of Alexandria; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara A. Manring.
Private family service will be held at a later date.
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We need an outfield. Right now the dodgers have 4 starters and also a highly touted prospect in Joc Pederson. As much as big moves are attractive with the goal of instant contention, the fact is that the Mets are young. We should therefore be looking for players that have room to grow.
The Dodgers need pitching and an infielder. If we could package a starter, possibly Gee, and Murphy, we could go after Pederson and maybe Ethier at the same time (dodgers eat some of Ethier's salary).
This move frees up payroll for the dodgers, cleans up their current outfield issues, and provides valuable pieces they need now for a playoff push.
For the Mets, this gives us a near ready, highly rated outfield prospect to develop with our other young stars, a player to plug into the outfield now in Ethier, and while it hurts to lose Murphy, Flores would have a position. At some point the mets have to give Flores playing time to see what he can do. The mets could still make other moves, trading either Duda or Davis to get other pieces as needed.


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Hitler Turns East
Stymied in his attempt to invade Britain in 1940, Hitler refocused his attention on opening an eastern front and conquering the Soviet Union. Since the 1920s, he had advocated seeking additional Lebensraum (living space) for the German people in the east. Believing the Slavs and Russians to be racially inferior, Hitler sought to establish a New Order in which German Aryans would control Eastern Europe and use it for their benefit. To prepare the German people for an attack on the Soviets, Hitler unleashed a broad propaganda campaign that focused on the atrocities perpetrated by Stalin's regime and the horrors of Communism.
Hitler's decision was further influenced by a belief that the Soviets could be defeated in a brief campaign. This was reinforced by the Red Army's poor performance in the recent Winter War (1939-1940) against Finland and the Wehrmacht's (German Army) tremendous success in swiftly defeating the Allies in the Low Countries and France. As Hitler pushed planning forward, many of his senior military commanders argued in favor of defeating Britain first, rather than opening an eastern front. Hitler, believing himself to be a military genius, brushed these concerns aside, stating that the defeat of the Soviets would only further isolate Britain.
Operation Barbarossa
Designed by Hitler, the plan for invading the Soviet Union called for the use of three large army groups. Army Group North was to march through the Baltic Republics and capture Leningrad. In Poland, Army Group Center was to drive east to Smolensk, then on to Moscow. Army Group South was ordered to attack into the Ukraine, capture Kiev, and then turn towards the oil fields of the Caucasus. All told, the plan called for the use of 3.3 million German soldiers, as well as an additional 1 million from Axis nations such as Italy, Romania, and Hungary. While the German High Command (OKW) advocated for a direct strike on Moscow with the bulk of their forces, Hitler insisted on capturing the Baltics and Ukraine as well.
Early German Victories
Originally scheduled for May 1941, Operation Barbarossa did not commence until June 22, 1941, due late spring rains and German troops being diverted to the fighting in Greece and the Balkans. The invasion came as a surprise to Stalin, despite intelligence reports that suggested a German attack was likely. As German troops surged across the frontier, they were quickly able to break through the Soviet lines as large panzer formations led the advance with infantry following behind. Army Group North advanced 50 miles in the first day and soon was crossing the Dvina River, near Dvinsk, on the road to Leningrad.
Attacking through Poland, Army Group Center initiated the first of several large battles of encirclement when the 2nd and 3rd Panzer Armies drove around 540,000 Soviets. As infantry armies held the Soviets in place, the two Panzer Armies raced around their rear, linking up at Minsk and completing the encirclement. Turning inwards, the Germans hammered the trapped Soviets and captured 290,000 soldiers (250,000 escaped). Advancing through southern Poland and Romania, Army Group South met stiffer resistance, but was able to defeat a massive Soviet armored counterattack on June 26-30.
With the Luftwaffe commanding the skies, German troops had the luxury of calling in frequent air strikes to support their advance. On July 3, after pausing to allow the infantry to catch up, Army Group Center resumed their advance towards Smolensk. Again, the 2nd and 3rd Panzer Armies swung wide, this time encircling three Soviet armies. After the pincers closed, over 300,000 Soviets surrendered while 200,000 were able to escape.
Hitler Changes the Plan
A month into the campaign it became clear that OKW had badly underestimated the strength of the Soviets as the large surrenders had failed to end their resistance. Unwilling to continue fighting large battles of encirclement, Hitler sought to strike the Soviet's economic base by taking Leningrad and the Caucasus oil fields. To accomplish this, he ordered panzers to be diverted from Army Group Center to support Army Groups North and South. OKW fought this move as the generals knew that most of the Red Army was concentrated around Moscow and that a battle there could end the war. As before, Hitler was not to be persuaded and the orders were issued.
The German Advance Continues
Reinforced, Army Group North was able to break through the Soviet defenses on August 8, and by the end of the month was only 30 miles from Leningrad. In the Ukraine, Army Group South destroyed three Soviet armies near Uman, before executing a massive encirclement of Kiev which was completed on August 16. After savage fighting, the city was captured along with over 600,000 of its defenders. With the loss at Kiev, the Red Army no longer possessed any significant reserves in the west and only 800,000 men remained to defend Moscow. The situation worsened on September 8, when German forces cut off Leningrad and initiated a siege that would last 900 days and claim 200,000 of the city's inhabitants.
The Battle of Moscow Begins
In late September, Hitler again changed his mind and ordered the panzers to rejoin Army Group Central for a drive on Moscow. Beginning on October 2, Operation Typhoon was designed to break through the Soviet defensive lines and enable German forces to take the capital. After initial success that saw the Germans execute another encirclement, this time capturing 663,000, the advance slowed to a crawl due to heavy autumn rains. By October 13, German forces were only 90 miles from Moscow, but were advancing less than 2 miles a day. On the 31st, OKW ordered a halt to regroup its armies. The lull allowed the Soviets to bring reinforcements to Moscow from the Far East, including 1,000 tanks and 1,000 aircraft.Previous: Blitzkrieg | World War II 101 | Next: North Africa, Sicily, & Italy


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Pronunciation: kwerk-us alba
Common names: White oak, stave oak
Family: Fagaceae
USDA hardiness zones: 4 through 9
Origin: White oak grows throughout most of the Eastern United States.
Uses: most important lumber tree of the white oak group, sometimes planted as an ornamental tree
Availability: commonly seen and purchased
Diameter: 3 to 4 feet or more
Habit: wide-spreading branched oak, rounded crown
Acorns: 3/8-1 1/4" long, egg-shaped, 1/4 enclosed by shallow cap
Leaves: 4-9" long, 2-4" wide, 5-9 lobed, elliptical
Growth Rate: moderate
Landscape value: desirable in most situations
Leaf type: simple, lobed
Leaf shape: elliptical, widest beyond middle and tapering to base
Leaf type and persistence: deciduous but persistent
Leaf blade length: 4 to 9 inches long
Fall color: red or brown
Fall characteristic: moderately showy
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Close Relatives - It is sometimes confused with the Swamp white oak, a closely-related species, and the Bur oak. The White oak hybridizes freely with the Bur oak, the Post oak, and the Chestnut oak.[
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Besides, it is moot. We are simply seeing posturing by Harvin in response to the team planning on shopping him. Harvin is simply making it known that any trade will need to come with a new contract. Not unusual or surprising.
It does tell me that Harvin is gone though.Zeus wrote:
When are you going to realize that picking out the 20 bad throws this year and ignoring the 300 good ones does not make your point?
Harvin to be traded?
Sansaverse suggested Harvin straight up for Fitzgerald? Think Arizona would do it? Thoughts??UltraPurple, USAF (Ret)
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Harvin doesn't want to go to training camp. He'll hold out.
But he will sign an extension 3 weeks in, and all will be well.
Percy will get his extension but not as much as he hoped for.
He'll be a Viking for a long time.
My guess is the Vikings pulled a "Culpepper" on him. IMO, when he was unhappy at camp, Spielman promised him they'd work it out during the season & get him the extension & new contract done if he just came into camp & played ball during the season while it was getting done.
Harvin's hold out at camp was brief & he held up his end of the bargain, Spielman gave him the shaft & played him like a fiddle, perhaps never intending to give him a new contract during 2012, but rather saying he would just to get him in camp & playing.
After Harvin got injured, I think he refused to play without that new contract he was promised. Either Spielman had no intention on giving it to him in 2012 or backed out of the deal when Harvin got hurt. With the stalemate in place, Frazier had no choice but to put Harvin on IR even though my gut feel tells me he was ready to play.
The tirade he had with Frasier was probably about him not getting what was promised him.
Like I said way back, the fact they didn't redo Harvin's contract during the year in 2012 probably meant it would be too late to do it during 2013.
I don't think Harvin failed us, I think Spielman failed Harvin. They probably could have given him the extension & money for a whole lot less back in July than it would cost them now. Harvin would have been happy & the locker room tirade could have been avoided.
Spielman gambled with our 2nd best player & lost.
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"If at first you don't succeed, parachuting is not for you"
"If at first you don't succeed, parachuting is not for you"
Sounds to me like Harvin is a big fan of Frazier's. Perhaps the locker room incident is being blown out of proportion.
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Interesting trade proposal:
Percy Harvin - Minnesota Vikings - 2013 Player Profile
The Tacoma News Tribune wonders if the Vikings and Seahawks would be interested in a trade centered around Percy Harvin and Matt Flynn.
You can bet the Seahawks would be interested, but Minnesota would have to get at least a second-rounder back in the deal, too.
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Let's recap...
1) You believe that Spielman made a promise to Harvin that they would work on a contract extension if Harvin came to camp and played during the season.
- This is an assumption, but not outside the realm of possibility.
2) You then believe that Spielman "played Harvin like a fiddle" and that he only told Harvin that to get him into camp and playing.
- Now we start departing from reality... Let's take a break here and ask ourselves why on earth anyone would do that? If you and I are smart enough to know that this would alienate a great player as well as every other player in the locker room, I would assume that the front office staff is as well. Anyway...
3) You then believed that Harvin then refused to play after he got injured until he got a new contract
- Another break here - even if that were the case... why? Harvin isn't helping his case any with either the Vikings or with any other team. It shows a player who refuses to honor his contractual obligations.
4) You now believe that Spielman either backed out of the deal or never intended to work on Harvin's contract.
- Again, why? What would that accomplish? And don't you think that Harvin or other players would be making noise if this was the case?
5) Frazier then "is forced" to put Harvin on IR even though Harvin was ready to play.
- Another break from logic here. Frazier isn't forced to put a player on IR ever. If Harvin is refusing to play, then he deactivates from the roster, subsequently missing game checks. It is the same as a hold out at the beginning of the season. There is no need to put Harvin on IR.
6) The tirade he had with Frazier was about Harvin not getting what was promised him.
- Not only is the "promise" an assumption, but this isn't the first time Harvin has exploded against a coach. He grabbed offensive coordinator Billy Gonzales by the neck and threw him to the ground while in college. Two assistants had to pull Harvin off from Gonzales. He got into an heated argument with Childress on the practice field after Moss's release. He got into TWO blowups with Frazier - one caught on camera on the sidelines, and one in the training room at Winter Park. And yet you think these are all Spielman's fault?
Come on now, this doesn't even pass the common sense test.
I can agree that Spielman and Harvin probably agreed to have more contract talks during the season. However, Harvin barely made it halfway through the season. He was hurt in week 9...
Is contract part of it? Probably, but not all of it. I don't even think it is most of it. I hope the Vikings trade him, because honestly I don't want to see the team reward someone who lets the rest of the players down by refusing to play and has no respect for coaches.
He is a great player, just let him be a great player on some other team. I would rather have the draft picks...Zeus wrote:
When are you going to realize that picking out the 20 bad throws this year and ignoring the 300 good ones does not make your point?
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Problem is, he would only fetch a second round pick at best and perhaps only a third.
Unless there is a player the Vikings really want involved in the trade, I believe the Vikings will find a way to extend him.
Singer thinks he should have been extended last year but that's not the way the Vikings usually do things.


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By Abbey Doyle
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ANDERSON, Ind. —
Organizers are hoping a bowling event can help "strike out" domestic violence.
Cooper's Sport Bowl is hosting the Strike Out Domestic Violence event on Saturday, Oct. 27, to benefit Alternatives Inc. with registration beginning at 4:30 p.m. and lanes opening at 5 p.m.
The family-friendly bowling event consists of three nine-pin no-tap games. Bowlers need at least $25 in pledges to participate and will be eligible for a themed basket raffle. Area businesses have donated several prizes that will be given out throughout the night to bowlers.
All proceeds from the fundraiser will go directly to shelter operations at Alternatives.
Although Alternatives has a domestic violence shelter in Anderson, it serves victims in six counties in many ways beyond housing including children's services, advocacy, education and safety planning. The organization also participates in communitywide prevention and awareness campaigns.
Those interested in putting together a team or who would like to know more about Alternatives' services should visit www.alternativesdv.org or call 643-0218.
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July 16, 2013
It is hot enough in Corcoran, California, to melt people. That being said, it still wasn't hot enough to keep upwards of 400 people from braving 103-degree weather to mobilize and rally at Corcoran State Prison in support of over 30,000 prisoners on hunger strike in California. The immediate goal is to stop the cruelty and torture that being held in isolation represents. The long-range objective is liberation.
October 17, 2011
There are those who would have you believe that seeing a black cat (like me?) cross your path will bring you bad luck. But the Native Americans had no idea when they first saw that white cat named Christopher Columbus that he would be bringing them and the whole world 500 years bad luck!
April 10, 2011
"I was at his (President Aristide's) house, we heard a roar of shouts of joy, and then over the walls people started coming in, pouring into the courtyard of the house when they saw the car. People were accompanying the car as many as three miles from the airport to his house," relates Pierre Labossiere of the jubilant welcome that greeted the Aristides on their return to Haiti ending seven long years of exile for them and brutal repression of the people they had to leave behind. Pierre tells the story of the Haitian people and how their never-say-die spirit continues to inspire the world.
November 15, 2010
Nicolas Rossier conducted an exclusive interview with former Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide in forced exile in Johannesburg. Aristide concludes: "We are poor – worse than poor because we are living in abject poverty and misery. But based on that collective dignity rooted in our forefathers, I do believe we have to continue fighting in a peaceful way for our self-determination, and if we do that, history will pay tribute to our generation." Rally for democracy in Haiti and Aristide's return Wednesday, Nov. 17, 5 p.m., Montgomery & Market, San Francisco.
August 9, 2010
I'm a powerful Black conscious man, so I yell out Black Power and I fully support my Latino comrades in struggle and solidarity. And we demand justice or there will be no peace!
February 5, 2010
Join with me in showing some love to the Haitian people. If not for the blood and courage of our ancestors there in Haiti, we here in the U.S. would not have our freedom today, as it was the example of Haiti defeating the great powers of Europe that sparked numerous other rebellions against slavery and oppression – in Mexico, South America and here in the U.S.


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Bantha milk -- commonly known as blue milk -- first appears in Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope when Luke eats dinner with his aunt and uncle. Upon searching for a recipe, I was able to find a white Russian-inspired blue milk cocktail, but nothing suitable for children or teetotallers at your next Star Wars-themed party. The obvious solution -- dying cow's milk with blue coloring -- just doesn't seem alien enough. Perhaps the blue milk of the Star Wars universe tastes more like this non-dairy concoction, which combines the nutty flavors of soymilk and the sweetness of fruit punch into a creamsicle-like treat.
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The Ascendings Story
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The first set of steps were actually installed in my home as a way to test, evaluate and refine the design. Based on the interest expressed in the concept by friends, the preliminary design was finalized into the current configuration which encompasses several embodiments. A preliminary marketing study has generated interest far beyond what one could imagine.
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Collin LaLonde is president of Talent Driven Executive Search, a job placement firm.
He joins Murray Feldman in the Fox 2 Job Shop to offer five questions to ask during an interview.
Read a host of columns written on interviews, resumes, job skills and job openings on LaLonde's web site, ChangingFast.com.
Top five questions to ask:
Was there someone previously in the position and why did he or she leave?
Would you want me to do anything different from the previous person in the position?
What are the biggest challenges in this position?
What would a successful first year look like?
Can you describe to me your management style and what type of employee works well with you?
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Sinceraaa(or Irma) is a member in Lithuania . She has been a member for over 4 years (1644 days).
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Welcome to my profile. Everyone calls me Irma.
I'm studying tourism management and I love exploring other cultures. I have many dreams, and I believe that "Los sueños nunca mueren". I'm a dreamer. And I love it.
I am interested in things, like photography, fashion, crafts, culture and art.
But I have three addictions.
No, it's not drugs. They are: Michael Jackson (I adore him so much),
Tourism (I hope one day to travel around the world), and last, but the strongest - the Spanish/Argentine cultures.
If our addictions are similar or you are from Spain/Latin America, we can become penpails. Just write my a letter.
There are some postcards that make me simply jump out of happiness, my dream cards are with:
- Michael Jackson. (and any relevant detail).
- From/with Spain (Barcelona especially, but other cities is so good too).
- From/with Argentina. (any detail)
- A.Gaudi architecture. (I adore him, I want to study his work in the future).
- Rebeldeway. Erreway.
- Sherlock Holmes (especially with B.Cumberbatch)
If you are from Spain or Argentina, I'd be so grateful if you could put in envelope some small things from your country, which is unnecessary for you, and you thinking to throw away them. These little things makes me very happy.
I really like cards with these things too:
- Cute painted creatures, illustrations.
- Owls.
- Vanity Fair/Vogue/New Yorker covers.
- Fashion, dresses, fashion icons (like Audrey Hepburn, Twiggy, Garbo).
- Small or colorful streets, canals, lanterns, balconies, windows, doors.
- Dances: tango, flamenco.
- Korida, or festivals in Spain/Latin America, carnivals.
- Vintage/retro reprints, pin up girls, burlesque.
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- Paintings, reproductions.
- Nouvelle images, Inge look.
- Attractive men/women, erotic, nudity (without vulgarity).
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- Symbols of French culture. (like Macarons, Montmartre).
- HP (prefer to Severus, Voldemort).
- House M.D ( Hugh Laurie), Vampire Diaries, Scandal.
- Woody Allen.
- Michael Buble or Bruno Mars
- Baroque/Renaissance times views (I love those dresses and ball dances).
You probably thought wow she wants so much. Sorry, but I would be really grateful to everyone. ;]
Also you may check my favorites to see what I like and that I still don't have.
If you speak spanish, please write me in this language. It's so good to see Spanish words on card.
I really appreciate full written postcards, with date, and no envelopes.
You can write me about your favorite country, dreams, or tell me that is your favorite MJ song.
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One person was killed in a collision between a car and a motorcycle on Highway 292 near Loon Lake Monday morning.
The crash happened near Jumpoff Joe Road just after 11 a.m.
Washington State Patrol troopers at the crash scene said that a car was traveling westbound on Highway 292 with the motorcycle following behind. The driver of the car went to make a left-hand turn off Highway 292 and the motorcyclist failed to stop, hitting the car.
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Rare Harry Potter book on display
A rare first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is the latest addition to the Bodleian's exhibition - Magical books: from the Middle Ages to Middle-earth.
The book is on display in the Oxford library's exhibition room until June 10th.
The volume includes annotations and drawings by author J.K. Rowling and was sold in auction at Sotheby's for the record price of £150,000 last Tuesday.
Rowling's personal annotations cover 43 pages and include references to the Harry Potter and also the film adaptations.
The book complements a line-up of authors of children's fantasy literature, featured in theexhibition, including C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien and Philip Pullman.