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What podcasts are you listening to and why?
With the introduction of the Podcasts by Apple, I thought now is a good time as any to start another thread on podcasts.
I use the Pocket Casts app on my iPhone to manage my pods. If you're looking for more features than Apple's app and want a great design, check it out.
Anyways, here's what I listen to and why:
- The Vergecast: i don't listen to Josh, Nilay, and Paul for the news necessarily, but for their personalities. It's also very interesting to hear what they think because most of their writing doesn't really show their true perspectives.
- The Adam Carolla Show: Adam is great at social critique. It's a nice podcast to start the day because it's witty and fun.
- WTF with Marc Maron (some guests): Even thought Maron is considered a comedian, I don't find him the least bit funny. I listen only to good guests because Maron goes really deep into their lives and uncovers some things other interviewers don't.
- The Joe Rogan Experience (only when I have nothing else to listen to): Personally, I think Joe Rogan is as dumb as you can get, but his podcast is my guilty pleasure. It's full of weed, conspiracy theories, and other retarded content. It's silly, but interesting.
- The Talk Show: Gruber has a lot of insider information and I generally tend to agree with his critiques of technology. Plus, he gets some good tech guests on the show.
- Radiolab: just interesting science/medical/life stories.
- Build and Analyze: Marco (developer of Instapaper) happens to share a lot of design philosophies that I appreciate, so listening to his thoughts and seeing them mirror mine is great. Good podcast for tech/software ramblings.
- This American Life: Sort of like Radiolab.
- Freakanomics: It could be interesting at times, but I'm very dubious of the statistics. Still, good listen.
- Iterate: Another tech podcast that is excellent with good guests.
- Hypercritical: Just started listening so I can't say much.
- TWiT: Also just started listening.


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According to TSN, Chris Kunitz and Steve Downie have both been suspended for one game.
We'd like to say that we're surprised both players weren't suspended longer, but this is the NHL we're talking about. It look like both guys got off easy for some reason. We're confused, but we stopped expecting consistency from the NHL a long time ago.
Interestingly, for some reason NHL.com also starts off its story with "According to TSN…"
You would think that the NHL would know this news before TSN did, but you'd be wrong.
At least the NHL continually keeps us guessing with these suspensions.
Will Tangradi play in game four?


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Walter Silva
Sat Jun 27, 2009 12:41 am Walter Silva was blasted for nine runs -- eight earned -- in 2 1/3 innings by the Rangers on Friday.
Fantasy Source Spin: Facing the Rangers in Arlington is a tough assignment for anyone, but Silva just isn't a major league pitcher. It's too bad the Padres will have to keep running him out there until Chris Young gets back unless they can find someone from outside of the organization.
Mon May 11, 2009 2:31 pm Walter Silva allowed one run and one hit in 4 2/3 innings in his rehab start for Triple-A Portland on Sunday.
Fantasy Source Spin: Silva figured to rejoin the Padres as a reliever after returning from a strained forearm, but he is again a candidate for the rotation with Cha Seung Baek experiencing a setback. It depends on whether the Padres think they're better off with him starting and either Kevin Correia or Chad Gaudin in the pen.
Mon Apr 27, 2009 10:49 am Walter Silva, on the disabled list with a strained forearm, is expected to throw a bullpen session Monday.
Fantasy Source Spin: Silva has been out since April 14. He's likely to return as a reliever, so he really shouldn't require much of a rehab assignment. Then again, the Padres might simply decide to leave him at Triple-A.
Source: San Diego Union-Tribune
Sat Apr 18, 2009 8:30 pm The Padres plan to place Walter Silva on the disabled list with a forearm strain.
Fantasy Source Spin: Right-hander Josh Geer will be called from Triple-A to pitch Sunday against the Phillies. Silva has a 6.52 ERA to go along with a 1.72 WHIP this season, so he shouldn't be on fantasy rosters anyway.
Source: ESPN.com
Thu Apr 16, 2009 8:02 pm Walter Silva will miss his next start on Sunday due to a forearm strain, according to MLB.com
Fantasy Source Spin: Silva hurt his forearm while swinging a bat Thursday. He will not throw for a week, which may mean a trip to the disabled list. With no decisions in two starts thus far and a 6.52 ERA and 1.76 WHIP, he shouldn't be anywhere near your fantasy squad, even if he was healthy.
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The invention of the Internet has created some jobs, rendered others obsolete, and changed all of our lives. It has also made things possible that we couldn't imagine before an interconnected world. Like the little girl who lost her stuffed lion, but found him again…thanks to Twitter.
Back in the Dark Ages, someone who found a well-loved stuffed critter would have only one option: drop it off in the lost and found. That's what the woman who found this stuffed lion was going to do after finding it abandoned in King's Cross station in London. That would give it the best chance of being reunited with its owner. Wouldn't it?
Maybe there was another way. She tweeted a photo of the critter (which she thought at first was a bear) and posted it to Twitter. The image propagated across the Interweb, spread by thousands of people who remember what it would have been like to lose a stuffed toy as beloved as this little lion looked.
In the meantime, the lion had a nice vacation.
#lostbear's journey back to London. Lost property awaits. http://t.co/pvcudP9u8C—
Lauren Bishop Vranch (@laurenannbishop) December 14, 2013
Within only a few days, the picture came across the screen of the owner's father. The mystery "bear" was really Roar the lion, and he even had photos of the now-famous lost lion with his daughter.
What did we learn? Social media is powerful, and the world is very small now. People, though–we don't really change. We all remember the heartbreak of losing a favorite toy.
Twitter reunites cute bear with owner after passenger finds it on King's Cross train [Metro] (via Business Insider)


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when i plug a cdrom into my mb on 98 the machine will not boot.
I am pretty sure that this is a dma problem, as i can not get into windows to turn dma of does anyone know how to get around this, reg key perhap?
a update i have successfully unchecked the DMA box but this turns out not to be the problrem. It seems that I can either have my graphics card a diamond banshee or my cdrom working but not both.
I have a suggestion, but it may be a little drastic:
Click Start, Run, type REGEDIT.
Click Hkey_Local_ machine to expand it
Click ENUM and press delete on the keyboard.
This removes to resource assisgnments for all your resources, and will reassign them when you reboot. WARNING. ALL drivers will be reinstalled, with possibility of not installing fully if you do not have replacement drivers.
BUT, I have got this to work many times, not only with CDROMS, but other media as well.
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Students at some elementary schools in Orange County will notice new workers on campus as they return from winter break: armed deputies.
It's all in response to the Sandy Hook massacre in Connecticut, and local lawmakers expect it to be a smooth transition. Full-time resource officers have been in place in middle and high schools in Orange County for years now, but the elementary schools only have had part-time security.
However, since the news of the deadly shooting in Connecticut, a tearful Mayor Jacobs vowed to make a change to Orange County schools to prevent the same thing from happening here.
"I will tell you today that my decision today to try and get deputies in our elementary schools is beyond an emotional response," Jacobs said.
She and county commissioners approved a $2-to-$3 million plan to add full-time deputies to 78 elementary schools in unincorporated Orange County. The cost is being paid by taxpayers in unincorporated areas of the county.
"There are 60 officers that are being hired by Sheriff Jerry Demings and the Sheriff's department. Mayor Jacobs stepped up and put a couple million dollars into it, so we're looking really good as to the unincorporated elementary schools in Orlando. We're really happy about that," said Rick Roach of the Orange County School board.
Parents we talked to say it gives them a peace of mind.
"I think it's comforting to know that steps are being taken to ensure the safety of our kids at schools, Zahira Vinolo said."
Under this proposal, deputies would be put in place until the end of the school year, giving administrators time to figure out what they need to do next.
"I think the message it sends is when something like this happens in Connecticut, we are sensitive to parents and we want to make sure they are comfortable with their kids going to school," Roach said.
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Well guys Im leaving for NYC to see the Yanks and Orioles game on Tues. The tickets for the game I have is on Weds. So I guess I didn't plan these diaries occordingly. So 2 trades today and 2 trades tomorrow.
Well we just traded for Donald Veal and gave up not one part of our future and in doing so can now get Boggs and The Murph more playing time. We also gave up Eddie G Money which to me isnt a huge dissapointment because of his age.
quick review, we have lost Pads, cruz, G Money, and the Birdman and recieved Alan Horne, Austin Jackson, and Donald Veal. Not bad at all imo.
Breaking News: The Rangers trade Milton Bradley and Chris Davis to the Mets for Fernando Martinez, Eddie Kunz, Nathan Vineyard, and Brant Rustich.
The mets could live without getting Bradley, but do they want to? Church and Alou are both injured and they are throwing out Tatis and Chavez, not ideal if you ask me. Bradley is a big bat who can still play right field. He seems to be more durable then we Rangers feel. I think we have been taking it easy on him because of his history. Davis is the future 1st baseman for them and should be demmed expandable once Smoak signs. Of course though I don't want Davis gone because he is a beast in the making, but this is a fun activity people, take it with a grain of salt.
We get a future closer, a high cieling arm in Vineyard, and a pitcher who will most likely be a starter but could dominat in the pen, Rustich. Of course we also get another amazing outfielder in Martinez. What an outfield we would have if we aquired him.
I think Bradley could net the three pitchers by himself and I guess I added Davis to the mix because he should be able to get Martinez. Davis is Major League ready, unlike Martinez.
Im voting no on this one, but I would like everyones input so Im throwing it out there.


text: If they can get this game this week at Pittsburgh, then there home for the jets and falcons! Could they get to 6-6? Then there at Tampa and Jacksonville! With the schedule getting softer can this team make a run! I think this weeks game is huge to make that happen. Pittsburgh is 2-6 but the game is at home for them! Well i hope we do make a run! I hope EJ is healthy enough to have no limits put on him! Go out there and play to win and bring one back to buffalo!


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Hatch and Bishop Introduce Legislation to Convey Federal Land to the State of Utah
WASHINGTON– Today, Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Congressman Rob Bishop (UT-01) introduced the Hill Creek Cultural Preservation and Energy Development Act in both the U.S. Senate [S. 27] and U.S. House of Representatives[H.R. 356]. This legislation would facilitate the exchange of 20,000 acres … Read More
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WASHINGTON––Congressman Rob Bishop (R-UT) and Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) have introduced the Action Plan for Public Land and Education (APPLE) Act in the Senate [S. 1524] and U.S. House of Representatives [H.R. 2852]. This legislation would help Utah and other … Read More
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Rep. Bishop & Sen. Lee Introduce Land Conveyance Legislation for Mantua, Utah
WASHINGTON– Today, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) and Congressman Rob Bishop (R-UT) introduced legislation to transfer three parcels of federally owned land in Box Elder County to the town of Mantua, Utah. Specifically, The Box Elder Utah Land Conveyance Act would … Read More
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WASHINGTON— Congressman Rob Bishop (UT-01) today recognized the official groundbreaking for construction of the National Security Agency's (NSA) National Data Center project located at Camp Williams, Utah. The NSA serves as Executive Agent for the greater U.S. intelligence community.
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WASHINGTON— Today the U.S. Census Bureau announced that the State of Utah will receive a 4th Congressional seat in 2012. After receiving confirmation that a new Congressional District will be added to the Utah delegation, Congressman Rob Bishop (UT-01) issued … Read More
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News: Beanie Sigel Responds To Jay-Z's Accusations, "You Didn't Give Me A Record Label" [Audio]
Wednesday, Nov 4, 2009 10:54AM
Beanie Sigel has responded to recent statements made by Jay-Z which question why he would bad mouth his former boss and said his State Property accomplishments were made by himself.
According to Beans, he set out to get the State Property Records company name on his own.
"The issue about the Bentley's, you shot yourself in the foot for that, now let's go to the record label I'm 'supposed' to have," Beans said in an interview. "You didn't give me a record label, all it cost is a couple hundred dollars to search the name, State Property Records, nobody owned it. I think I paid a couple more hundred dollars and I patented the LLC licensing company, so my record [company] cost me like $750 to say on a piece of paper that I owned State Property Records LLC and I did that on my own. You didn't give me that and what artist was on that label? So what did you give me? The clothing line that I had, I had 20 percent of State Property clothing, it's me, Jay, Dame [Dash] and the two other Russians that had the Rocawear owned State Property because I gave them an idea, pitched it to Dame at the time -- [Dame] was taking all the money from Rocawear and putting it into all his little companies, he did the same thing to State Property." (Power 99 FM)
Jay recently named numerous achievements Beans had under his watch at Roc-A-Fella.
"He has a lot to complain about," Jay jokingly said during a press conference. "Not me. Well Beanie Sigel at the time, and you can look it up if you like, just to be honest, was driving two Bentleys, I don't know how. It's impossible to drive two cars at one time with his mama in the sticks and selling 800,000 records. I don't know what more you can do for somebody at that point. What people choose to do when they attain that type of success, you know, at some point you have to look in the mirror and look at yourself. Beanie Sigel had a record deal, a record label, and a clothing line. And never went platinum, ever. I don't know in the history of rap has anyone done so much with so little. I don't know what more you can do for a person at that point. But a record deal, that's normal. A record label and a clothing line, so, if that's not pushing a person, sh*t. Thank-you." (La Rue Du Hip Hop)
50 Cent also said Hov prevented Beans from an opportunity to join G-Unit around 2005.
"[Beanie Sigel] would have got at least $800,000 at that point to come over," 50 Cent told radio personality Miss Jones. "Jay was telling him that he didn't want to lose him. I think Jay and [Diddy] had these feelings toward me at one point I believe...Jay didn't want to do that." (Power 99 FM)
The back-and-forth statements have also caught the attention of artists like Fabolous and Joe Budden.
"I jus heard a JayZ diss record by Beanie Siegel..," Fab wrote Friday (October 30). "That's ill to me.. And the record is hard! Never thought i would hear a JayZ diss song by Beanie Siegel....WOW..jus wow.. (Affion Crockett chris brown on larry king impression voice) To me its disappointing, i hate 2 c family fight.. But i dont know either side of the story.. So im neutral & enjoyin the music, as u should i made JayZ & Beanie Siegel a trending topic not even tryin to.. SMH...lol..i hate hip hop family splits & beef's... the Cam vs. Jim & Juelz, the Cash Money vs. Juve, B.G. & Turk.. Dr. Dre vs. Snoop... all bad." (Fabolous' Twitter)
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Alright Android Army,
We all know that Google has been relentless in their innovation in Android since the very beginning, but the SMS capabilities of Android is an area of Android that has been completely ignored for years and is now way behind the curve in comparison to iOS with their iMessage and its ability to contain group messages in 1 thread as opposed to receiving all incoming text messages in separate threads, or Blackberry and BBM. The app is so out dated that even on today's super powered smartphones, if you want to delete a few threads that contain a 200 or 300 messages in them it will literally take about 3+ MINUTES to delete simple text messages. This has been an annoyance for years with what appears to be no remedy in sight. Because while it may not be a highlight or a marquee feature of Android OS, it is without a doubt of one the most used features on a device.
I think Google should take the initiative to bring its extremely outdated SMS app up to speed. I personally really like the design and speed of Google Talk and I think they should find a way to integrate the two. Also find a way so that your device knows when the device on the other end is an Android device and that way you also have the capability to do video chat built in without the need of having to jump through extra hoops of asking the person for the gmail account and adding additional contact info. If I'm not mistaken this is how Facetime works on iOS and would be nice to see similar functionality to Android.
What do you guys think? Do you guys think Google needs to update the SMS app? What other innovative features should they add to SMS on Android?


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Definition: 'Papillary Carcinoma'
papillary carcinomaType: Term
1. a malignant neoplasm characterized by the formation of numerous, irregular, fingerlike projections of fibrous stroma that is covered with a surface layer of neoplastic epithelial cells.
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text: Staying with Jefferson is best course of action. No one in the NBA has moves like he does. His low post presence is highly under rated. There are only forwards in the NBA, not low post players. Many are only dunkers, who occasionally face the basket. An excellent example is Amare for NY. He has no moves and is only a face the basket dunk guy. He should be sending checks in the mail to Steve Nash. New York won with or without him. Another face up guy is Blake Griffin. Still young, he has to face the basket and begins dribbling. He was dominated in the playoffs last year. Jefferson has finesse and guile, which are hardly noticed by the NBA abroad. Simmons did mention him at half time of the Bulls game and Magic did as well. They were of the opinion to dump both Millsap and Jefferson, to rely on the future. However, the only trades out there are a giant turd for a douche sandwich. Magic brought up a San Antonio trade, which is just a bum swap for Jefferson. Stay with Jefferson, he is worth more to the team. If the jazz unload too much, like a night after bud light and papa johns, they will be aching. We will see the jazz tank many games in the future. Stick with Al.http://ronhotbreath.tumblr.com/-For real jazz fans.


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During the service and the earlier parade, members of the Local American Legion Women's Auxiliary and V.F.W. Auxiliary decorated veterans' memorials with ceremonial wreaths. Participating in the tribute were Auxiliary members Sharon LaGoy, Marge Parker, Fran Poltanis, Doreen Cooper and Mary Kenyon.
Legionnaire Eugene Pierce noted that Carson Parker had served as Post Commander for nearly 17 years, and he was stepping down in early June. The crowd applauded Parker for his Post leadership and his service to the community. Ray Hensler is to take over the position in several weeks.
Stephen Andrews, Pastor of Warrensburg First Methodist Church of Warrensburg, offered the benediction. "Shall we remember those who have faithfully served their country, and praise them for their willingness to give up their lives for our country," he said.
In the parade, Gerald "Bucket" McNeill served as Grand Marshal. Dressed in a tall black top hat, he rode in a red 1965 Chevrolet Corvair convertible driven by Lew Granger. Born in Warrensburg, McNeill served for the U.S. in the Korean War from 1951 through 1955.
Sunlight glinted off polished fire trucks and chromed axes carried by members of the Warrensburg Volunteer Fire Co. in full dress uniform. They were joined by firefighters hailing from Thurman.
Emergency medical responders from Warrensburg and Thurman also paraded, along with local scouts and young ball players, all striding to the town cemetery.
The Warrensburg High School Marching Band, accompanied by a flag-twirling corps, offered music along the way, as well as during the memorial ceremonies.
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6,700 Childress residents are cleaning up the aftermath of Tuesday night's tornado. It touched down just after nine. Wednesday morning we found destroyed buildings and debris covering streets and parking lots. The cemetery and a city park suffered damage, but the most damage possibly affecting the most people is at Childress High School. NewsChannel 11's Kealey McIntire spent the day in Childress and has more.
Tornadoes Kill Three in North Texas
Just hours after a tornado struck Childress High School, class was still in session. On the south side of the campus, it looks like a normal day. However, just 500 feet away on the north side you can see what the tornado left behind.
"The superintendent told me over the phone there was a lot of damage and I had no idea it was quite like this," said Principal Randall Ryan.
The old gym received the most damage. One wall of the old gym is gone and the ceiling is now in pieces in the parking lot. The new gym right next to the old gym isn't quite as bad. It has roof damage, which caused a leaky ceiling and water spots so they may have to replace the entire floor.
Most students we spoke with thought class should've been cancelled. However, only three classrooms were damaged and most of that was minor. You can see roof damage in the ag classroom and another hole in the roof of the shop class.
"We can take care of our classrooms pretty quickly," said Ryan. "We can continue to have school this year and the start of next year. A decision on the gym area has to be made quickly, or we're going to be playing basketball games in someone else's gym and that's never a pleasant thing to do."
You can see buildings and trees knocked over throughout the city, leaving crews to work on power lines. But Childress High Alumna Kristy Smith says this is the high school most heartbreaking site. "I didn't think it would happen here. Everyone says that! I went to school here in the 80's and the gym's torn up. It was our gym, it's kind of sad."
School board members met Wednesday morning to discuss the quickest way possible to fix the damages to the school. Their biggest problem right now is graduation. Ryan says the new gym is the best place in town to hold the ceremony, but it may not be ready by the end of May.
The good news is the Childress Police Department says no injuries were reported.
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Members of a Cobb County church took a stand against a major retailer located next to them that wants to start selling alcohol.
Rev. Bobby Wood pastors Pine Grove Baptist Church off of Powder Springs Road.
"Of course we're Baptist folks, and we don't believe drinking is right for anybody," Wood said.
His congregation has called their place of worship home for 63 years, but a lot changed six years ago when Walmart moved in next door.
"They knew the situation before they built the store that they weren't going to be able to get a license to sell beer and wine," Wood said.
A Cobb County ordinance states that no business shall sell alcohol within 600 feet of a church. Members said Walmart has tried to circumvent the issue more than once.
"They tried to get us to sign a waiver then and we would not do it, and we're not going to sign one now," church member Lamar Leavell said.
It has now become a case of David vs. Goliath.
Church members said Walmart went before the license and review board a month ago and the board sided with Walmart. Now it's up the county commission to determine the outcome.
"If we allow this and we don't protest it then those people that have wrecks and get killed, God is going to punish us for it," Leavell said.
That's not exactly how some Walmart shoppers feel about it. In fact, they see the issue much differently.
"I think it's okay to sell the beer and wine from the store as long as they don't do it on the church property. That's the way I feel about it," Walmart shopper Toni Landrum said.
Churchgoers believe county commissioners should stand behind their own ordinance, which says it's illegal. If that happens, David will have defeated Goliath once again.
"I think the Lord will be pleased with us," Leavell said.
The Cobb County Commission will take up this issue Tuesday at 9 a.m. during their commission meeting.
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Congrats to NB's Tim Graham for writing up a post ("Are Time and Mark Halperin Racist? Herman Cain Omitted Twice in GOP Oddsmaking") linked by Matt Drudge (headlined "Time Magazine Ignores Black Candidate in Race") pointing to an egregious and arguably deliberate omission of Herman Cain's name in Mark Halperin's coverage of the race for the GOP presidential nomination at Time Magazine. Tim noted that Halperin has handicapped the race twice (May 23 and June 6), but has left Cain out each time.
Tim pointed out that Cain's omission is hard to forgive, given that Cain, whose background includes extensive business turnaround experience, a stint as Chairman of the Board of the Federal Reserve in Kansas City, and a number of years as President of the National Restaurant Association, as well as more current involvements with talk radio and Tea Party activism, "participated in the first presidential debate on May 5 to high praise and formally announced on May 21."
There are two additional items which especially make Halperin's second exclusion of Cain appear virtually smoking-gun deliberate:
In a Gallup survey released on Tuesday, May 24, more than likely a week before Time's June 6 issue was put to bed, Cain, as reported by Juana Summers at the Politico the next day, "Cain leads all his potential rivals in "positive intensity," calculated by measuring the difference between the potential candidates' strongly favorable and strongly unfavorable ratings." Gallup's graphic intensity representation is as follows:
The point here isn't to assert that the items noted or Cain's debate performance prove that the Georgian is the front-runner. The point is that in the face of the data noted by Graham and now yours truly, you have to possess a special combination of one or more of the following four items -- ignorance, arrogance, deliberate bias, and/or outright racism -- to ignore Cain's presence in the race. Ignorance would appear to be a long shot, as it seems virtually inconceivable that a political reporter at Time Magazine would be completely unaware of all three items (the May 5 debate performance, the Gallup intensity poll, and the Zogby poll) demonstrating Cain's legitimacy as a candidate.
So, Mark Halperin, which one or more of the four items just mentioned -- to refresh, they are ignorance, arrogance, deliberate bias, and/or outright racism -- explain your blatant, unprofessional omissions?
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The Alexis Road Animal Hospital is celebrating its grand opening celebration Friday night.
The full-service veterinary hospital is located at 1837 Alexis Road near Kmart.
The hospital cares for dogs and cats.
They're hosting an open house until 8:00 p.m. Friday night and will be offering free nail trims, door prizes and goodie bags. In the Halloween spirit, pet and human costumes are encouraged.


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I am selling my Canon 24-105f4L lens (Item 120978668230 on the big auction site) as I need a bit more W/A so am looking at the Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM.
In a review here, ePhotozine, of this lens it states "Barrel distortion is evident at 15mm but is constant so can be corrected".
How does one "correct" barrel distortion?
The review seemed very positive but would any users out there like to comment please?
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- I need a bit more width than the 24mm for a project but not the tele of the 24-105 so thought the 15-85 a good compromise, and I may get a bit of spare cash as well!
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I haven't found barrel distortion to be too much of a problem.
thanks lescol1, that's the sort of comment I like. I haven't committed yet as my 24-105 has to sell first but it's looking good.
I've just switched the other way as I have gone full frame. I had the 15-85 on a 40D and it's a terrific lens in my opinion with not excessive barrel distortion and very sharp. I find that there is more distortion with the 24-105 on a 5d MkII than I had with the 15-85 on the 40d..
Ha, just goes to show. Some lenses are good on all cameras, and all lenses are good on some cameras but not all lenses are good on all cameras!
as you use a crop camera go for the ef-s 10/22 . i used to have one loved it really miss it :-(
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Quote: As you use a crop camera go for the ef-s 10/22 . i used to have one loved it really miss it :-(
Yes I am looking in that direction as well but wonder if I really need that much W/A and whether I can do without the top end 50mm+. All very confusing at the moment but I am leaning more towards the 15-85 - a good compromise I think.
When I've got the money I'll go to my local camera shop with my 7D and play with the various lenses and see which I think is best.
Thanks capto. Yes both the 600D and 7D are "crop" cameras it should work well with mine and is probably the direction I go. As i said, once I get the money from my 24-105 sale I'll take a trip to a local camera shop and have a play with a few lenses.
Well, that's the Canon 24-105 sold so ready to make the decision as to which way to go for a bit more width. I think the Canon 15-85 is still the front runner. I don't think the 10-22 is for me as I still need at least a 50mm at the other end. Ummmmm.............
FWIW, I have both the 15-85 and the 10-22, and the 15-85 is much sharper than the 10-22 where the ranges overlap. Maybe I've got a bad copy of the 10-22, but in my experience the 15-85 is the better lens, although of course you don't get the ultra wide angle.
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Caption Diss: Lil Wayne Still Can't Decode Jay-Z's Message
Tuesday, Jul 2, 2013 12:15AM
For Caption Diss, the good ol' folks at SOHH are back at it giving y'all a chance to capture the final word(s). The "Best We've Ever Read" headline gets to hold down that Cap Diss crown for a whole week. Who run it?
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SMH. For once, I actually feel sorry for Lil Wayne. When you take a minute and think about it, he's been losing all year long. On a serious note, he's experienced multiple seizures, had a breakdown over the Miami Heat and Chris Bosh's wife, lost his Mountain Dew endorsement deal, saw the Heat do the unthinkable and win another NBA championship and now getting dissed by Jay-Z? Isn't that just kicking someone when they're already down? LOL. Fortunately, Wayne's not the "most" smart doggy in the world, so maybe he's still trying to figure those "La Familia" lyrics out, right? LOL! What do y'all think is going on here? Hmmm............
LOL @paulie shore for coming through with the funny Cap Diss. Sidenote: Stop hating @Clofresh and use that energy to drop a FUNNY cap diss. SMH. Anyway though, funny stuff. I really feel like a jerk for featuring Havoc and his teenie weenie problems, but eh, it's rap, nothing's ever fair, just ask Jay-Z and those new rules. LOL. Good stuff @paulie shore!
Aight, enough of the yapping. I know most of y'all are already thinking about either kicking back on Independence Day this week or going out and making some money with whatever hustle you do, either way it's a win-win. Y'all know the routine, think 'em, diss 'em, ink 'em and submit 'em into the comments section by Wednesday, July 3rd! G'luck!
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Chip Patterson on CBSSportsLine.com referring to a report in the OC Register is saying that Steve Brown could become UCLA's very DC very soon. Rumors are running rampant on BruinGold.com that "Brown is the guy" and could be announced this weekend.
The bloggers at aSeaofBlue - SBN's Kentucky blog - offered mixed reviews on Brown:
Brown has only been DC for three years now. Kentucky's SEC position in total defense (admittedly a deceptive statistic) has improved every single one of those years. The problem for Brown has been rushing defense, where UK has languished near the bottom of the league every year he has been DC. In the SEC, if you can't defend the run, winning is really hard, and since Brown, a former DB, took over, the run has been the biggest defensive bugaboo. Obviously, one reason our pass defense is so good is because teams rarely have to throw against us.
As you may know, Ky has been at the bottom of the SEC for years. Before Brooks and Brown came, we tried to play with 2* players with an occasional 3*+ mixed in. Most were slow and small for their position but with big hearts. An upset was a big deal. Against the big boys, 70-6, 49-3, 56-10 were the norm. Now we are at least competitive and Brown has had a big part in that. He's somewhat conservative with his sets but our talent may have dictated that. Two plays this year and Auburn wouldn't be National Champion. It would be interesting to see what he could do with a loaded defense. His leaving seems to be a result of our new coach wanting his own people in. Instant gratification is all the rage now but it takes time and lots of it to rebuild a football team. We are on the way and Brown has been a part of it.
We will wait for the announcement to offer more perspective on Brown but I will offer some quick early thoughts.
I personally like the idea of a guy like Brown who wants to prove himself as opposed to a guy like Randy Shannon who has been a head coach and will be applying for head coaching jobs the whole time he has the job. If nothing else, Brown has been in the SEC -- he's seen a lot of the tough offenses. It's impossible to really know how good he is off the KY experience, KY always has a talent gap against the other teams in that league and if anything they are more of an offensive minded team themselves.
The responsibility ultimately lies with Rick to get the program back on track next season. If he thinks Brown is the guy, I am ok with it and would give him that shot. This is different from Rocky Seto situation who raised clear red flags.


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Epona Horse Rescue is the latest organization to join the ranks of the many business and charities stepping up to give aid to the Oklahoma tornado survivors.
Once Oklahoma authorities give the okay Epona will be leaving to help move or transport horses.
They are offering to transport donations of feed, vet wrap, small squares of hay or any other items that can be taken in a horse trailer to help the survivors in Moore.
Cash donations to assist the victims will be accepted but they prefer you make those to the Red Cross.


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- Powerful, thin, and reasonably lightweight, the Sony Vaio S includes a quad-core CPU, a Blu-ray player, and a good package of preinstalled software.
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- This is still an expensive laptop that's caught in the middle, with other premium laptops outperforming it and less expensive ones catching up in terms of design. Also, the touch pad felt especially finicky.


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A home remodeling company plans to open a showroom at the corner of Pearl and Westwood, taking over the site of a former gas station that has been used by Center Towing.
Architectural Justice, which is based in Medina, is seeking to purchase the old Vining's gas station site at 13593 Pearl Rd., in front of the Strongsville police station.
The company is a full-service design and remodeling center, with a 20,000-square-foot showroom at 2462 Pearl Rd. featuring flooring, granite, stone, cabinetry, custom furniture and kitchen and bath products.
Economic Development Director Brent Painter said the firm plans to keep that existing Medina space and expand here with another showroom.
Company president James Justice could not be reached for comment.
Painter said plans show the company will remodel the former gas station building and add a second floor and an outdoor courtyard.
"It's going to be a good project," he said.
It isn't a done deal, though -- Painter said the company has made and offer to buy the property and it's been accepted, but the contract has not been finalized yet.
Still, it cleared its first hurdle by getting approval last week from Strongsville's Town Center Commission.
The project will have to go to the city's Planning Commission, but will not need a rezoning. The parcel is zoned General Business.
Painter said Center Towing will move the trucks it stores on the lot to its other property on Marks Road.


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Some members of congress say they will give up their pay until the shutdown ends, including Representative Randy Neugebauer.
Neugebauer posted a copy of his request to his Facebook page on Tuesday. He wants his pay be withheld for the duration of the shutdown.
Neugebauer said he's working to get this resolved and protect his constituents in Texas from "Obamacare."
Senator Ted Cruz from Texas has said he will donate his salary to charity for each day the government is shut down.
And a spokeswoman for Senator John Cornyn tells the Washington Post that he will not be paid during the shutdown.
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Gratitude makes what you have enough. This is is a topic I feel like can never get old as everyone needs kindness and reflection in their lives.November is the month of Gratitude for many with Thanksgiving and Family Day at the end of the month. My birthday is also in November so I like to take that day to reflect on my blessings and plan my new year!
This round up has so many ways to share your gratitude, with printables to help you keep track and art to help you remember! Enjoy!
Prompt Cards from Inspired by Familia
Thankful Printables from The Dating Divas!
Gratitude Journal for Kids by Inner Pieces Gallery
21 Days of Gratitude Prompts from Inspired by Familia
Grateful Reminder Print by KristaLynn
Gratitude Chronicles from Wicked Little Whimsy!
Gratitude Tracker from Kensie Kate
Gratitude Worksheet from Sage Grayson
Family Gratitude Activity Cards from Blue Cricket Designs
Little List from Homegrown Hospitality
Tons of cute gratitude printables from Inkhappi!
Early Elemenatry School Age Gratitude Journal from Teacher's Notebook
Thankful Scrapbook by Cathy Zielske
Printable Small Gratitude Journal by The Coupon Fairy
Beautiful Gratitude Journal by Benttuba
Brown Gratitude Print from SomeDay Crafts
Kid's Gratitude prompts on Teachers Pay Teachers by Alessandra Winfield
5 Good Things Journal from Whisker Graphics
A box of Gratitude Quotes to read daily before Thanksgiving at Everyday Mom Ideas
Adorable Grateful Cards from Design Loves Detail


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Chesterfield Township police will host an informative meeting Wednesday about the tax proposal on the November ballot.
The public is welcome at 7 p.m. at Anchor Bay Middle School South in Chesterfield Township. During that time, department officials will talk about the proposed millage going before voters during the general election.
The police department currently collects 5 mills that do not require renewal. Residents will be asked to approve another 2.5 mills that would be collected annually in perpetuity.
Also, on the ballot is a tax renewal and increase proposal for fire.
The fire department will ask voters to renew the existing mills, along with a .75 mill increase. The additional .75 mills will be added to the previously collected 2 mills for operations. The previously collected .5 mills for equipment will be also be on the ballot for renewal. If approved, the tax collection would be in effect for 20 years.
That means residents who own a house with a market value of $150,000 would pay a total of $243.75 extra annually if the police and fire taxes are approved, township officials said.
Two informative meetings about the fire proposals will be held this month, at 7 p.m. Oct. 11 and Oct. 25, at Fire Station #3, 33991 23 Mile. To reserve a spot to the fire station meetings, call 586-725-2233.
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Infielder John Eshleman (Yucaipa, Mt. San Jacinto CC) has been released by the Giants, according to Baseball America.
Eshleman had been suspended by the Giants' double-A team in Richmond (Va.) for an unspecified violation of team rules on July 16. Previously, he had been on the disabled list.
Eshleman appeared in three games for Richmond and did not have an official at-bat, walking twice and appearing as a pinch-runner. Earlier in the season, he batted .211 in 17 games for class-A Augusta (Ga.). An 11th-round pick by San Francisco in the 2009 draft, he has batted .224 with 33 RBIs in 121 games across four seasons of rookie, class-A and double-A ball.
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UFC Light Heavyweight champion Jon Jones had the worst beating of his career put on him at UFC 165. Jones may have retained his title with a unanimous decision victory over No. 1 ranked contender Alexander Gustafsson, but he left the Octagon that night with enough damage to warrant an immediate trip to the hospital.
Jones' stay in the hospital was brief, and he did not suffer any significant injuries during the September contest, but that doesn't mean he's ready to get back in the mix and start training for his next title defense.
That title defense, against No. 2 ranked Glover Teixeira had originally been announced for UFC 170 in February, but the UFC walked back that announcement when Jones admitted he was not quite ready to take a fight so soon after the September bout against Gustafsson.
Jones, recently spoke to MMAJunkie.com about the reason he opted to delay his return to the Octagon:
My eye is definitely not ready to be punched. I'm afraid that it could reopen, which would make scarring terrible and prolong the whole thing even more. My foot is definitely not ready to go yet. I wake up to step off the bed, and it's cracking and crackling and stuff. I'm just not ready for the training camp.
Jones also admitted that family was another reason he was delaying his return to the Octagon until sometime in March:
I've spent the last three Christmases in Albuquerque, and I really want to just be with my family back in New York state and let my kids see Christmas the way it's supposed to be.
The UFC has not set a firm date for Jones' next title defense.
- The Ultimate Fighter season 18, episode 13 live discussion
- TUF 18 Finale: Previews and prognostications for the preliminary card
- TUF 18 Finale: Previews, prognostications, weigh-ins, coverage, and analysis
- UFC Fight Night 35: Rockhold vs. Philippou fight card shaping up
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Monday, January 27, 2014
After announcing her candidacy for state office, Sheri Few came to Pawleys Island last week to tell why the Common Core Standards Initiative should be repealed by the state General Assembly.
Few, who lives in the Midlands and is seeking the Republican nomination for state superintendent of education, was in town to speak to Waccamaw Neck Republicans.
"It is an attempt by Washington, D.C., special interest groups and the federal government to herd the states, and our children, into one-size fits all national standards," Few said.
She calls Common Core a "massive unfunded mandate."
"Nationally costing $15.8 billion for the first seven years to only address basic expenditures across the country," she said. "It is estimated to cost South Carolina $250 million."
Few said the motivation for states to adopt the standards started with the infusion of stimulus money through the U.S. Department of Education.
"Race to the Top grants involving billions of taxpayer dollars were used and Common Core was adopted by 45 states," she said. "This was linked to No Child Left Behind program waivers."
Few said the General Assembly has already started the process of repealing Common Core with S.300 and H.3943.
"The State Board of Education may not adopt and the State Department of Education may not implement the Common Core state standards."
She said local citizens should contact the state's congressmen and legislators and urge this repeal.
She met with Republican state Sen. Ray Cleary III, who is chairman of the Senate Education Committee.
"He is well informed on the issue," she said. "He could encourage bringing S.300 out of his committee and onto the Senate floor."
Few traveled all over the state in the last year making slideshow presentations about the problems with Common Core.
"Parents showed up to hear me and shared stories about their children who were once math scholars and now struggle to make a 'C' because of the Common Core math," she said. "I met other parents of young children who are anxious, crying and don't want to go to school because of the developmental inappropriateness of the Common Core K-3 standards."
"I even hear from parents of what are known to be the best school districts in the state, who never would have considered home schooling or private schooling a year or two ago, and are now making great sacrifices to protect their children from Common Core as they exit the public school system," she said.
"They've taken parents and local school boards out of the decision-making process of providing education to our children," she said. "The other reason it's bad is there is not enough money at the state level for Common Core."
She said she rejects Common Core state standards because there is no system of governance and accountability.
"A private trade association has copyrights on the program," she said. "Common Core involves computerized testing and data mining of students, beginning in preschool and continuing through college and into the workforce. There are constitutional invasion-of-privacy concerns as the data can be used for government planning and research."
On Feb. 17, Few said there will be a state rally on the repeal of Common Core, under themes of loving the state and loving its children.
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ST. BERNARD PARISH, La. - Sub-contractors like Donald Fernandez Jr. have worked since Hurricane Katrina in St. Bernard Parish picking up debris and demolishing properties.
"URG was the prime contractor for the demolition and debris removal for St. Bernard, and they hired local subs to perform the work," he said.
URG, or Unified Recovery Group, obtained a bid with St. Bernard for debris removal back in 2007 that would ultimately be paid for by FEMA. URG then hired its own sub-contractors to do the work.
"URG is who we're contracted with," said Parish President Dave Peralta. "They have to submit their invoices to us. We take those and submit them to FEMA. The money would then come to St. Bernard Parish, and we would pay the general contractor."
Peralta said the problem is that URG hasn't submitted invoices for its sub-contractor's work since Hurricane Isaac, thus preventing the parish from getting the FEMA reimbursements.
In the meantime, Fernandez said he has been waiting for years to get paid.
"It's been a constant backlog of money that we've been owned since 2007," he said. "They never caught up as far as our invoices left unpaid."
Fernandez said he has continued to work through Katrina, then Gustav and Isaac, but the money he was promised never came.
"It seems there's been some financial difficulties on the part of URG," Peralta said. "We were served last year around this time with a seizure order from the Internal Revenue Service telling us that any funds that we collect as a result of work done by URG, we must turn over to the Internal Revenue Service."
Peralta said with a lien from the IRS and no invoices in hand to collect the money from FEMA, the parish is out of options.
"We're in a stalemate because we can't accept an invoice from a sub," he said. "It has to come from the general contractor, in this case, URG. At this point, no one's getting paid."
URG, though, tells a different story.
The company said St. Bernard Parish owes Unified Recovery Group hundreds of thousands of dollars on invoices for work done over the past several years.
"It is Unified's understanding that St. Bernard now has the funds available to pay a significant amount, if not all, of what it owes to Unified," the company said in a statement.
Peralta said the parish is in a dispute with the company over damages it caused during its cleanup after Katrina.
As for the IRS lien, Unified said it's willing to meet with the parish and any lien-holder to resolve the situation immediately.
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Area police sources say they've been seeing it a lot over the past 12 to 18 months, a "change over" in drug addicts from Oxycontin to heroin.
Police sources say the change over is mainly due to price, with heroin is actually becoming cheaper, and accessibility.
The state and federal governments have dried up the supply of Oxy by passing stricter laws over the years.
Roanoke police provided these stats on heroin seizures:
Roanoke County traditionally sees far fewer heroin users, but this year they're up 120 percent compared to 2012.
In 2012, they had 20 heroin seizures.
So far in 2013, they've had 11 seizures (through April 22nd).
Officers also say, it's the patrol division making most of these arrests.
Several police sources say they're finding heroin during traffic stops, disturbance calls, and well-being checks.
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Denison Witmer will be releasing his new album The Ones Who Wait in April.
Fifteen years and nine albums into his career, Denison Witmer is familiar with the unexpected and often quixotic intersections that can take place between life and musical career.
His forthcoming album, The Ones Who Wait, is a reflection of this understanding of self and the growth that comes through life experience. It is an intimate reflection on the meandering path of life, on family and friendships, on death balanced with new life, on endings and beginnings.
Denison's albums have always been markedly personal, each one a significant milestone in his life. During the recording of the album his Father became ill and Denison dropped everything to go and look after his Dad during the last few months of his life.
The Ones Who Wait marks a whole new level of intimacy with his listeners. Getting married, starting a business, and watching his dad close the final chapter on his life have helped Denison tell his own story better, to be more delicate, and confident. Bringing things full circle, as he wrapped up post-production on The Ones Who Wait, Denison found out he was going to be a father too.
The sound of The Ones Who Wait indicates a new maturity in Denison's musical career, a subtle sense of confidence in his voice and music. His guitar and voice sit front and centre in the sound, evoking a melodic warmth reminiscent of 70s-era singer-songwriters like Paul Simon and Jackson Browne.
Denison Witmer reined in his well-established network of musicians to fill out the sound of the record, including CJ Camerieri (Bon Iver, Rufus Wainwright), Devin Greenwood (Norah Jones, Amos Lee), James McAlister (Sufjan Stevens), Charles Staub (Melody Gardot), and Rosie Thomas.
The Ones Who Wait is also Denison's first release for Asthmatic Kitty Records, whose employees and much of its roster have been long-time fans and collaborators with Denison. Asthmatic Kitty will also be releasing a "part two" of the record later in the summer of 2012.
The Ones Who Wait by Denison Witmer Track Listing:
1. Hold On (4:16)
2. Brooklyn With Your Highest Wall (4:05)
3. Life Before Aesthetics (3:24)
4. Your Friend (4:16)
5. Influence (3:21)
6. Every Passing Day (4:25)
7. Light On My Face (2:49)
8. Two And A Glass Rose (3:27)
9. One More Day (2:24)
10. Cursing (3:53)
11. I Live In Your Ghost (4:17)
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DSL - SND1 JAUP, v., n., adv. Also jawp(e), jaupe, jaap, jap(p); jape; ¶jowp (Sc. 1933 W. Soutar Seeds in the Wind 30), joup-. [dQ:p, d:p] I. v. 1. intr. Of water, etc.: to dash, splash, ripple, to quiver, to shake in a container, as a liquid, to spill over with a splash (Sc. 1808 Jam., jawp; ne. and m.Sc., Rxb., Uls. 1959). Also used fig. Found in Yks. dial. Dim. form ¶jaupie. Deriv. in vbl.n. ¶jouplins, fig., dregs, leavings, odds and ends.
*Sc.1721 J. KellyProverbs 397:
I'll gar your Harns jape.
*Ayr.1786 BurnsTo a Haggis viii.:
Auld Scotland wants nae skinking ware, That jaups in luggies.
*wm.Sc.1837 Laird of Logan II. 132:
The sough of the wind and the jaupin' of the waves.
*s.Sc.1839 Wilson's Tales of the Borders V. 91:
The wind maks the water jaw, an' jawp, an' foam like a caldron.
*Edb.1843 J. BallantineGaberlunzie 224:
Thou garst the hidden treasure jaupie A' in the air!
*Fif.1864 W. D. LattoT. Bodkin viii.:
Garrin' the saepy graith jaup roond her through a' the neuks o' the kitchen.
*Gsw.1904 H. FoulisErchie i.:
There was as much drink jaupin' in him as wad hae done for a water-shute.
*wm.Sc.1934 J. BridieMarriage is no Joke (1936) 20:
It's a living marvel to me you remember your own name, with your head forever jawping with whisky.
*wm.Sc.1946 H. ReidBig Adventure 5:
An' the jouplins left owre I've kept til this hour Tae busk ye a fresh bouquet. Hence (1) japper, a broken wave; (2) jaupin fu, brimming over (m.Lth., Ayr., Kcb. 1959).
(1) *Fif. 1827
W. TennantPapistry Storm'd 3:
Beside the shore Whairon th' Aegean's jappers roar.
(2) *wm.Sc. 1937
W. HutchesonChota Chants 74:
Meg cam lilting up the loaning, Bringing luggies jauping fu'. 2. To make a splash by throwing water, striking the surface of water, puddles or the like, in riding, walking, etc. (Bnff. 1959). Phrs.: japping market, see 1845 quot.; to jawp the water(s), to waste time on a project without hope of success, be engaged in fruitless labour (Sc. 1825 Jam.), to jawp waters wi, to deal insincerely with, to play fast and loose with (Fif. Ib.); to jawp words wi, to bandy words with, argue with (Fif. 1959).
*Sc.1721 J. KellyProverbs 283:
Ride fair, and jaap none. Taken from riding through a puddle; but apply'd to too home jesting.
*Ayr.1833 GaltHowdie (1923) 240:
The good man ran for a tumbler of water to jaup on my face.
*Per.1845 Stat. Acc.2 X. 998:
The japping market was discontinued about 100 years ago. The herds, in the course of the day, arranged themselves on each side of the Burn of Dowally; on a signal given, they beat the water one against the other with sticks, till one of the sides gave way. The vanquished then left the market, and the victors had the exclusive honour of treating the lasses to fruit, and of enjoying their society at the ball.
*s.Sc.1897 E. HamiltonOutlaws xix.:
I doot you're just jawpin the water, for it's a' thegither irregular.
*Ayr.1927 J. CarruthersMan Beset 150:
``Sit doon!'' he cried. ``There's nae cause for us to get jawpin' the water this gait. Sit doon, and dinnae be sae whippert.''
*Ags.18 1948:
He gaed jaupin alang the road. 3. tr. (1) To splash, bespatter, sprinkle, e.g. with mud or water (Sc. 1782 J. Sinclair Ob. Sc. Dial. 87, jape; Ayr. 1803 in G. Thomson Select Melodies IV. 36; Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 281; Uls. 1880 Patterson Gl.; ne. and m.Sc., Uls. 1959). Also fig. Hence ppl.adj. jappin, careless, untidy, slap-dash (Kcb.4 1900).
*Hdg.a.1801 R. GallPoems (1819) 25:
Poor Sandie, frae his doughty wark, Came hame a' jaupit i' the dark.
*Sc.1827 WilsonNoctes Amb. (1855) I. 377:
The table's unco coggly . . . the toddy fa's ower, and jaups it a', makin the mahogany nasty sticky.
*Bwk.1863 Border Mag. (July) 57:
I gets up a duck and lets drive into the hole tae jap them wi' the splash o' the water.
*Edb.1894 P. H. HunterJ. Inwick 63:
Ye'll hae to tak unco care that ye dinna jaup yoursel, as ye gae alang the clarty road o' this sinfu' warld.
*Kcb.1913 Trans. Dmf. & Gall. Antiq. Soc. 301:
The only ``regular'' doctor, ``as jappin-looking a fellow as ever ye saw.''
*Lnk.1923 G. Rae'Mang Lowland Hills 62:
The very dub ye're trampin' there, Barefit, an' jawpin' a' Rab's hair, Is God's --- come oot, an' jawp nae mair.
*Rxb.1927 E. C. SmithBraid Haaick 12:
Ma top-coat an ma breek-feet ir aa jaapeet wui glaar. (2) To slap. Found only in vbl.n. japin, a slap, light blow (Fif. 1825 Jam.). 4. To exhaust or spoil with rough usage, to knock about, manhandle, to use carelessly or for unsuitable purposes (Uls. 1924 W. Lutton Montiaghisms 26, jaap; Abd. 1959). Freq. in ppl.adj. jaupit, fatigued, weary (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 90; Bnff., Abd., Ags., m.Lth. 1959), in a poor condition from exhaustion, overwork or the like (Abd. 1959).
*Abd.1882 T. MairJohn o' Arnha's Latter-day Exploits 113:
They jaup themsel's like famished hounds.
*Fif.1909 R. HolmanChar. Studies 47:
I wis a wee bit jappit wi' walkin' a' that road.
*Abd.1915 H. BeatonBenachie 70:
The seener the better, for I'm fair jaupit. II. n. 1. (1) A splash, a dash of water, mud, etc., a quantity of liquid suddenly spilt or thrown in the air (Sc. 1721 Ramsay Poems (S.T.S.) I. 255, 1825 Jam.; m. and s.Sc., Uls. 1959); the sound of a splash, as from shoes when full of water (Per. 1902).
*Ayr.1786 BurnsBrigs o' Ayr 125-6:
Then down ye'll hurl, deil nor ye never rise! And dash the gumlie jaups up to the pouring skies.
*Peb.1808 in RamsayGentle Shep. (Scen. ed.) 708:
An' ay the jawps flee frae the whiel That quirlis at the end on't.
*Ayr.1823 GaltEntail xcvii.:
We maun jook and let the jawp gae bye.
*Slk.1892 W. M. AdamsonBetty Blether 62:
Ye could hardly see the pattern o' the paper for japs.
*Ayr.1901 G. DouglasGreen Shutters v.:
Some o' the dirty jaups splashed about his shins.
*Slg.1932 W. D. CockerPoems 29:
Gin I can splash some jaups as faur Ye need hae nae concern. Hence (a) adj. jaupy, jappy, japsy, splashy, muddy; (b) phr. to play ja(w)p, to splash over, to spill. (a)
*Clc.1882 J. WalkerPoems 262:
Ne'er through jaupy dubs thou splatters.
*Sh.1913 Old-Lore Misc. VI. ii. 112:
There is an interesting communication from Foula in which an old man is reported as repeating: A jappy January, A frosty February, A windy March.
*Sh.1948 New Shetlander No. 8. 10:
Da hills wir weet an' japsy an' dat med gjaain maer tryin'. (b)
*Sc.1825 WilsonNoctes Amb. (1855) I. 51-2:
No matter although the soup play jawp from preses to croupier.
*m.Sc.1926 O. DouglasProper Place xvii.:
The pudden's scailt. It was curds, and it played jap ower the dish. (2) By extension: a spark of fire, flying fragment of hot metal or other burning material (m.Lth. 1959).
*Sc.(E)1879 P. H. WaddellIsaiah i. 11:
Gang on i' the light o' yer lowe, an' i' the jaups o' yer bleezan tow.
*Ayr.1879 R. AdamsonLays 118:
Rab . . . was in the smiddy, owerhip at his wark. Makin' the jaups o' iron flee aboot. (3) A fragment, a broken piece, ruin, wreckage, mostly in phrs. to ding, knock, gae to jaup, etc. (Kcb. 1959). Deriv.japperty-jee, jaapertie-, id., wreck and ruin (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B. 182, 1927 E. C. Smith Braid Haaick 12).
*Dmf.1830 W. BennetTraits Sc. Life II. 51:
The horses is baith killed; the puir driver's airm's broken; an' the chaise is a' dung to jaup.
*Dmf.1874 R. ReidMoorland Rhymes 11:
And their fine balloon journey a' knockit tae jaup.
*Kcb.1890 A. J. ArmstrongMusings 218:
The farm gaed to jap, an' the bummers cam' in An' hoisted puir Tam to the causey.
*Gall.1901 TrotterGall. Gossip 399:
Until verra lately the McLellans use't tae be a great family in Gallawa, but they'r a' gane tae jaup noo. (4) A slap, a slight blow, which frightens rather than hurts (Cai. 1902 E.D.D., Cai. 1959). Also found in Cum. and I. Ma. dial. 2. Surf, broken water, the plash of a wave (Sc. 1710 T. Ruddiman Gl. to Douglas Aeneis, 1808 Jam.; Ayr., Kcb., Uls. 1959); a short, choppy sea (Sh. a.1838 Jam. MSS. XII. 110, 1914 Angus Gl.; Sh., Ork., Uls. 1959). Also fig. (Sh. 1891 J. Burgess Rasmie's Büddie 27). Adj. jaupy, of the sea: rough, choppy (Uls. 1959).
*Abd.1875 G. MacdonaldMalcolm II. ii.:
Gien yer lordship's hed hed as mony jaups o' cauld sea watter.
*Ayr.a.1878 H. AinsliePilgrimage (1892) 315:
Aye, gie me the jaup o' the dear auld saut A scent o' his brine again.
*Sh.1881 in A. HalcrowSail Fishermen (1950) 172:
There was a heavy westerly japp knocking up against her.
*Sh.1901 T. P. OllasonMareel 10:
A lemonade bottle bobbin' aboot atil a jap o' watter. 3. A small quantity of liquid for drinking, usu. of intoxicants and gen. with contemptuous force (Bnff., Ags. 1959); the dregs of a liquid (wm.Sc. (jawpe) 1808 Jam.).
*Peb.1805 J. NicolPoems II. 61:
But wi' that fortune gif ye quarrel, Gie then the jaups anither twirl.
*Dmf.1817 W. CaesarPoems 139:
Your japs o' ale the wame may fill.
*Rnf.1840 J. MitchellWee Steeple's Ghaist 147:
Weak lemonade, or trashy jaup o' tea.
*Uls.2 1929:
Jane give me a wee jap of tay in a bowl.
He's had a jaup --- he's tipsy. III. adv. Splash!, with a splash (Fif. 1959).
*Sc.1772 J. ReedThe Register-Office 25:
I can hear the cawler Waiter I drink at the pump gang jaup, jaup, jaup i' my empty kyte.
*Slg.c.1860 Trans. Slg. Arch. Soc. (1923) 23:
Jawp! jawp! jawp! Till you're clarty aneath an' abune!
[O.Sc. jawp, to dash, of water, a splash, from 1513. The orig. form was prob. jalp, imit. of a splash. Cf. JAWand JILP.]


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Crazy: You guys want to go back to the frontier days when every one carried a side arm? The constitution guarantees arms for a 'militia', (recognized military), not vigilantes. I know of many city dwelling ar-15 Ramboo wanna bees who brag about shooting down trees and running wild in the woods. These guys don't belong to the local gun club, have police or military training. The NRA should be going after people who are not responsible members of an organization teaching gun safety and checking out who owns these 'toys'. Every body should not have access to guns and semi-automatic military weapons.
For this republic, NY Safe Act is unconstitutional
For this republic, NY Safe Act is unconstitutional
It has been said that an overwhelming number of New Yorkers want the NY Safe Act?
Really? So what! In this country, we are a "constitutional republic," not a democracy as many may think. "We pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the 'Republic' for which it stands (not the democracy), one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
A constitutional republic is a state where the head of state and other officials are elected as representatives of the people and must govern according to existing constitutional law that limits the government's power and establishes procedures or official ways of doing something.
In a constitutional republic, executive, legislative and judicial powers are separated into distinct branches and the "will of the majority of the population" is checked by protections for individual rights, so that no individual or group has absolute power. The founding fathers knew that even the majority could be misled or become corrupt, as could the officials.
So the fact that an overwhelming number of New Yorkers want the NY Safe Act gun control laws means absolutely nothing if it violates constitutional law.
Robert Barlette
Newtown shootings shouldn't be used for political agenda
To create a law against our private firearms or magazines serves no purpose. It takes one bullet to take a life. Can you stop crime? No. Can you guarantee you are safe from crisis or the mentally ill? No.
Those 20 [Newtown, Conn.] children are being made martyrs in a political agenda that has been [around] since JFK in 1963, and hasn't stopped killings yet.
Our kids have been kidnapped, sexually abused and murdered; how do you think those families feel? Nothing was done to protect our kids, and nothing will be done again to protect our kids. It's all about getting our guns, and losing another right. Think of the lost jobs — manufacturing of firearms, ammo, and small business sporting goods stores. It's OK for our federal government to supply drug cartels with fully automatic M16s and all the people that hate us with these guns, airplanes, RPG [rocket-propelled grenades] and more; doesn't that tell you something? Don't let your emotions override your common sense.
Let's do something constructive to protect these kids — like cameras outside of the schools; an alarm system on all lower windows and unused exits that would warn school staff and alert police at the same time; a trained security guard with a detection wand and armed at the main entrance. How many criminals, mentally ill [people] and terrorists are crossing our borders? How many people have been killed on both sides of the borders, and who cares?
Our economy and jobs should be the priority; cut spending and reducing our debt. Our country is losing its common sense, and we will pay for it later. [The] NRA [National Rifle Association] is right.
Don't let these kids and their families in Newtown, Conn., be an excuse or martyrs; their dignity is important in life and in death. Our hearts go out for these kids and their families. May God embrace these kids with His love, and give strength to their families.
Claude Rizzicone Jr.
9:41 a.m.
12:06 p.m.
Yes I want to have that right. The fact that I carried a gun saved my life in Albuquerque in 1984. A tweaked out Meth Head tried to rob and kill me and the fact that I had a gun savedmy life..... Now what justapto?
4:13 p.m.
wmarincic: Did you have a CC permit? It's always been legal to open carry there, but CCs aren't easy to get. Did you live there?
Just curious, because the guy would have to be completely bonkers to try and rob someone with a gun showing.
That's why open carry is so effective.
Most of the time, a crime won't even occur if the bad guys know for certain that someone on the scene is armed.
9:48 p.m.
I don't know why there are conceal carry permits at all. If everyone was allowed to open carry, there would no problems like we have now. justapo, you had better reread the 2nd Amendment and then go read why it is in the Bill of Rights. The reason it is there is at the time there was no standing army or marines. In order to ensure that our nation and the individual sovereign states remained sovereign, everyone needed to be able to own arms and be trained on their use. Now you might be thinking, so now we have a standing army and marines why do we need this amendment. Well, I will tell you. Our Constitution and country is based on these basic principles. That all citizens in this nation are sovereign individuals and all of the states are sovereign. Therefore, we need the right to bear arms to protect our sovereignty. Plain and simple.
1:42 a.m.
Open carry would be much better, I agree; effective deterrence. Every patriotic American (obviously with some exceptions) should be allowed their choice of whether to be armed, and with firearms of their choosing. The Declaration of Independence states that man is endowed, by his Creator, with certain unalienable rights, and governments are instituted to secure those rights. The Constitution created the government; the Bill of Rights sets limits on government actions in regard to personal liberties. It seems that in our 'constitutional republic', our political 'elite' have their own agendas, and those agendas have nothing to do with being representatives of the people. I, for one, and, I'm sure, among many, am tired of being 'ruled'!
7:48 a.m.
I was at the time living in a AAAA hotel during my divorece. The gun was in my jacket pocket as I was getting ready to leave for work. He knocked on the door and I opened it thinking it was housekeeping. He did not show a gun at first as he forced his way in. I backed between the two beds while pulling my weapon. I drew on him and told him he had a chance to leave, he went for a gun in his belt and I shot him 3 times. He lived somehow. The last I heard about the guy was that he lives down south and has turned his life around and is a church pastor.
9:32 p.m.
justapto its says, "the people" have the right not a militia and your definition of a militia is also wrong. Reread study up and post again...A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
4:21 p.m.
Gentlemen, Justapto, like everyone in this country, has a right to their own opinion, even if it is wrong! They still have they right! They are the ones that who have to live with it! Maybe someday they will wake up to reality and out of their dreamland.
Although, I am wondering what he is justapto...what?


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The outside of the playoff picture doesn't look so pretty. Maybe it needs a fresh coat of paint? Anyway, whenever the Sox slump, the crazies come out of the woodwork to find scapegoats for the team's issues. This time around, it appears Tek has been the player that the media hit on the dart board. Let's see who can be the most radical with the Tek hate:
Surviving Grady - Things I'd Rather See Tek Doing...
The Red Sox have thrown out eight baserunners trying to steal this season, 103 have made it safely. [Saturday] night the Rangers swiped eight bases on Jason "he calls a good game" Varitek's watch.
And exactly how much of that is Varitek's fault? If you can give me a rational answer, I will personally vouch for you when they are asking for nominations for Nobel Prizes.
NESN - Time for the Red Sox to Say Goodbye to the Captain
Bill Chuck argues that Tek needs to be benched in favor of Victor Martinez for the rest of the season and next. This isn't COMPLETELY crazy, as Tek would still be able to give Vic some days off. The biggest issue I have here is that Vic has been playing less and less catcher for a reason - it's not a very easy on the body.
In fact, this issue's been on my mind a lot recently - with all the young catchers who are being converted to 1B, maybe someone should look into improving the way the position is played. I mean, I can't really think of a big innovation other than equipment upgrades that has made today's catchers any better than previous years' backstops. Anyone got any ideas?
Speaking of innovations - we've got some stories that will surprise you after the jump.Hadn't thought of that before...
NESN - Buchholz Chimes In on Friday's Base-Running Blunder
"I was just sort of walking around in the dugout, and they were like, 'Hey, go get your jersey and cleats on because...if [Varitek] gets on second, you're going to pinch run for him,'" Buchholz told the Boston Globe on Saturday. "So I ran up in [the clubhouse] all in a frenzy and the first thing that came in my head was, 'Road game, we're away.' So I got down there and [Francona's] like, you got the wrong jersey on. I was like, 'Oh my God,' so I had to run back up here, put the blue one on. Finally I got back down there -- obviously I got back down there an at-bat late -- but I went out there anyway."
So apparently Buch doesn't think outside the box much. Might explain some of his pitching issues. Anyway, there are players who don't think about the game in conventional fashion, and they aren't always given the same treatment as other innovators of the sport. I'm talking about the players who use advanced statistics in attempts to gain an edge into understanding the game and how they can perform better:
THT Live - When players delve into advanced baseball stats
For decades fans have grasped the need for advanced analysis of the numbers behind baseball in hopes of better understanding the game. Now, there are three young pitchers who have come out and said that they use saber-esque stats in analyzing baseball, and sometimes their own game: Brian Bannister, Ross Ohlendorf, and Max Scherzer. Their similar backgrounds are intriguing (all close-aged, right-handed starting pitchers with college educations), as is the way in which they go about their analysis. However, another interesting theme is how the media has gone about reporting and portraying these players.
Even if you think stats are for tinkerbells *cough*Sandy*cough*, you should check that article out. It's also kinda interesting to see which stats each of the pitchers favor - explains a lot about how they pitch.
The Hardball Times had another interesting story, but one that requires MUCH less statistical knowledge to understand: THT Live - Your random fact of the day. Maybe Russell Martin will have some competition from Bryce Harper next season?
MLB Daily Dish - Marlins interested in John Smoltz?
We've mentioned this before in the Laundry, but now there's more talk of Smoltzie becoming a beach bum, sans retirement.
MLB Daily Dish - Padres closer Heath Bell put on waivers
They couldn't move him before the deadline, but Bell could be on the move soon. He'd have to clear the entire NL and most of the AL first, but the Sox could potentially pick up a strong bullpen arm if they would be willing to give up a good chunk of young prospects.
MLB Daily Dish - Lackey a fit in Baltimore in 2010?
Well, that would certainly make the AL East a lot more difficult next season - just what we need, right? At least he would get more chances to hurt the MFY as opposed to signing with and helping them.
Some prospects getting their first games in as Sox; one celebrated prospect finally gets a chance to show off some other tools, while another explains his lack of progression; more vets getting ready by playing with the kids
Miles Head, Brandon Jacobs, and Doug Wogee all debuted in the GCL today. #RedSox
Ryan Westmoreland finally debuted in the field tonight, starting in LF. #RedSox
Manifest Destiny claims new territory?
Fire Brand of the American League - Lars Anderson: Struggles 'part of development'
"I really dislike all of that [hype]," Anderson said with a face that could have melted ice. "It's made me more of a recluse, which I don't know if that's the right word. I don't think I embrace that kind of stuff as much as other people. I don't really think its accurate stuff."
Don't worry, Lars - just hit a couple 450 foot bombs and we'll be satisfied.
NESN - Baldelli, Byrd to Join PawSox This Week
Not entirely sure how much either will be a factor the rest of the season, but it never hurts to have depth.
I don't like this losing thing. Can we stop soon?
For the second consecutive season, winning on the road has been a primary issue for the Red Sox. They fell to 28-33 away from home, the 14th best road record in the major leagues, compared to 38-18 at Fenway Park.
NESN - Tazawa's Fastball Couldn't Heat Up in Humid Texas Battle
Heidi interviewed Tito and he had some thoughts about the young Japanese pitcher. Video too, so you guys can get your Heidi fix.
Off day today, so there should be a lot of stories coming out of the crazies, given our current position - post'em in the comments.