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We have a systemic problem at wide receiver, and only at WR. Let's take for instance another position that has also suffered turnover, yet not failure, DT/NT. Since Haarbalke took over this has been our progession there:
Abruyo Franklin, Isaac Isopoaga, Ricky Jean-Francios, Ian Williams, now Glenn Dorsey. Each time we replaced a solid starter from within our own depth with a man who'd ascend to become a solid starter. Even this year, a surprise injury that could have left us very weak has not. We seem to know exactly what we are doing there.
OK, so let's look at the progression at WR during that same period.
Week 1 of 2011 our starting WRs were Micheal Crabtree and Josh Morgan, tomorrow our starter's will be Anquan Boldin and Mario Manningham. Before I rattle off what happened between then and now, allow me to point out this one little superfluous tidbit:
2011 – Mario Manningham makes a big TD catch that lofts NYG past us in the NFCC game, we sign him up.
2012 – Anquan Boldin makes many huge catches that loft BAL over us in the Super Bowl, we sign him up.
If you can't build it, buy it.
From a certain perspective, the acquisition of first Edwards, a unique big-bodied talent, and then Moss, explanation not necessary, seem to fall outside the parameters that had us acquiring MM and Boldin. However, if you think about what we've "accomplished" through our own drafting and development of youth, these 4 WRs are quickly lumped into one group: If you can't build it, buy it. Now, let's look at what we've done in the draft alongside of acquiring these 4 veterans.
Here is WR draft prospects since 2008 (arbitrary date, though Jason Hill was a 3rd round pick in 2007 and was on the team to end 2010).
2008: Josh Morgan, Virginia Tech (Round 6, Pick 174) – Starter in 2011, solid but suffered broken ankle, went to IR, then allowed go to WAS.
2009: Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech (Round 1, Pick 10).
2010: Kyle Williams, Arizona State (Round 6, Pick 206) – le sigh.
2011: Ronald Johnson, USC (Round 6, Pick 182) – Missed the final cut as a rookie. Not 1 snap in the NFL.
2012: A.J. Jenkins, Illinois (Round 1, Pick 30) – Epic bust.
2013: Quinton Patton, Louisiana Tech (Round 4, Pick 128) – Epitomizes this question and its answer: can this team do anything at WR?
Let's glance at the carousel of player's who have been on our team, or who had a chance to produce, since 2011 who are no longer here:
2011: Teddy Ginn, Braylon Edwards, Brett Swain, Joe Hastings, KW, Morgan, Chad Hall.
2012: Randy Moss
2012: Marlon Moore, Kassim Osgood, LaVelle Hawkins, AJJ. Don't forget Chuck Jacobs, who some favor.
Now, don't quote the above exactly, I'm not a draft-nick and I don't pay particular attention to rosterbation, so I concede I'll have some names and dates wrong, but I trust that to be mostly inconsequential in regards to the purpose here.
On our roster right now: MM, Crabtree, Patton, Boldin, and Baldwin, plus Carrier, Carswell and Jacobs in reserve. Crabtree might be the silver bullet. He might step in and solidify the whole group instantly. But it really isn't about that, is it? It's good to exclude him not only because he's injured, and because his presence should not preclude building a solid corps, but also because he was acquired Pre-Haarbalke.
2013 marks Haarbalke's 3rd year together, at this point we should be able to perceive a philosophy, at least, a type of WR, a trajectory for the young guys, certain skills that they all have in common, certain attributes - but we can't. Look at just this year. Of course, Crab and MM started on the PUP and KW was a bit of a question mark coming off the ACL. Opposite Boldin it was Marlon Moore who started camp as the starter, with AJJ, KW, and Hawkins all in competition with him. All 4 have already been cut from the team, leaving us with only an injured Patton left from what we started with... 3 years in.
We didn't want Baldwin, we wanted rid of AJJ's contractual obligations. Patton might be a diamond in the rough, but he's a smallish 4th rounder. He could catch 2 balls the rest of the year and be considered Haarbalke's chief draft accomplishment at the position. Crabtree better be the silver bullet, cuz we can't figure it out on our own.
There are some major questions brewing. There is incongruity between F.O. and WR coaching/implementation. It's been a turnstile and nobody has stuck - outside of 3 big names who were already proven components when they shook hands with Haarbalke: Crabtree, Mario Manningham, and Boldin, we have nobody else on this team. No homegrown talent. So is it acquisition or development? What's the weak link? Who are we at this position? What is our identity?
I can't talk about Alshon Jeffries or Stephen Hill, or whoever we may have passed on in the draft. I think our FO has picked up MM and Boldin in an effort to add championship experience, I also think we went after Braylon Edwards and Randy Moss to gain not only talent but experience too. It's easy to identify what those players had in common, but what about the stark physical differences between AJJ and Baldwin? What do we value at WR? Do we have a size/speed philosophy at WR, has it failed, have we reversed course? Is MM a deep threat? Is he 100%? Do we miss the speed of Ginn and Moss?
Then again, maybe these are the wrong questions. Maybe the problem is much more simple.
It hasn't mattered who has been brought here, how old they were, what archetype they embodied, or how much experience they had, what we are seeing is a lack of production and a lot of turnover, or in other words, a highly unstable, failing position group.
The question then becomes: is it a case of players failing to execute their coaching or coaches failing to put players in position to succeed? Vernon Davis struggled to adjust to this offense, AJJ couldn't get off the line, KW played out of position and mighta been something in the slot with Crab and Boldin on the field, Edwards was an oft injured head case, Moss did what he was supposed to do, Kassim Osgood is actually a special teamer, Marlon Moore is back on the Dolphins…rabble-rabble Hawkins.. rabble-rabble Swain...
But on the other hand, when Mario Manningham got here he called our passing routes remedial, and don't forget that Ginn and Walker are suddenly having career years on new teams. Let's not even talk about Gore averaging ~40 receptions a year before 2011, now about 15, or the mysteriously disappearing screen pass, or the LMJ person who is asked to do lord knows what.
Fangio and Tomulsula don't seem to be bothered by turnover along the DL, in fact, it looks like they dictate it. They operate an assembly line of producers. So why are Roman and John Morton so bothered in the passing game? Who is the 44 year old John Morton, anyway?
John Morton and Jim Harbaugh first appear together as offensive assistants on the staff for the Oakland Raiders. After Jim left, Morton remained and became the Raiders' TE Coach through 2004, then in 2005 he reunited with Jim at USD where Morton first began coaching WRs. The next year he was with Sean Payton as an offensive assistant in New Orleans. Then in 2007 he joined USC, coaching WRs until Pete Carroll elevated him to OC, a job he did for 2 years before re-joining Jim and the 49ers as a WR coach in 2011, where he has since overseen this dumpster fire.
A healthy, full game-speed Crabtree, Manningham, and Boldin, combined with Vernon Davis and some role players (I thought KW, Patton and even Hawkins here) would be a very good NFL receiving corps. I mean very good. I also think Boldin produces at a #1 level IF he has a complimentary WR next to him. Crabtree is a true #1, and Manningham gets separation consistently. We don't need much from these guys, but unfortunately, if Crabtree doesn't produce this year our history tells us we won't be getting anything from this position group.
Injuries and trades aren't excuses that need apply to any other position group, so what's the deal at WR?
I don't know, but if the putrid Washington Redskins defense hampers our passing offense, I think the locker room is going to be in trouble. Fingers are going to start pointing, anonymous jabs are going to start leaking to the media, and maybe even a head will roll. We know Roman isn't getting fired... so how about Jonny Morton?
Other members here have a better recollection of our player histories and understanding of our passing schemes; if you guys have any points to add, please do. This isn't my best work, it's a bit haphazard, I know, and it's coming pretty late but I had been considering this for awhile and wanted to put the question to NN before this next game. So what you got?


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NBC's Anti-Rudy Push Poll
Push Poll: Definition: "A push poll is a political campaign technique in which an individual or organization attempts to influence or alter the view of respondents under the guise of conducting a poll. Push polls are generally viewed as a form of negative campaigning. The term is also sometimes used incorrectly to refer to legitimate polls which test political messages, some of which may be negative. Push polling has been condemned by the American Association of Political Consultants."Melissa Russo, political reporter for NBC's NYC affiliate WNBC, recently followed Rudy Giuliani up to New Hampshire. In her report on this morning's "Today," Russo stressed that at a GOP campaign stop, Giuliani failed to inform the Granite State Republicans that "he's far from a social conservative."
View video here.So Russo decided to take it upon herself to inform them. Here's Russo interviewing a nice Republican lady:
Russo: "Did you know he was pro-choice, pro-gun control, pro gay rights?"
Nice Republican lady: "No-o-o-o."
Russo: "Would that affect your support for him?"
Nice Republican lady: "Ye-s-s."
Have a look again at that definition of push polling. Sound to you like Russo was engaging in it?
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London Wasps invite you to a day (and night) in the company of rugby royalty as Wasps' greats of now and then come together for some rugby and revelry to celebrate Lawrence Dallaglio's last game.
Wasps past and present will be at Adams Park on Sunday 25th May to play three games of exhibition rugby to mark Lawrence Dallaglio's retirement at the end of the season. See over 50 stars of rugby, including Lawrence's former team-mates and men who had an important influence on his career as they take the pitch against the current London Wasps 1XV squad in celebration of one of Wasps' greatest players of all time.
London Wasps 1XV, led by Dallaglio, will face three teams of former players in a mix of TAG, touch and full contact games. First up will be the Golden Oldies, a team of former internationals including Roger Uttley (England & British Lions), Bill Treadwell (England) Hamish Keith (Scotland) and Wasps Director of Rugby, Ian McGeechan (Scotland & British Lions), who will take on Dallaglio and Co in a 15 minute game of TAG rugby.
Next out of the tunnel will be Wasps stars of the 80s. Former England internationals Jeff Probyn, Paul Rendall, Steve Bates, Rob Lozowski and Huw Davies plus Wasps greats Mark Rigby, Buster White and Francis Emeruwa will pull on the black and gold jersey again for half an hour of touch rugby.
Dallaglio in action in 1990
Finally, the current Wasps Legends will take the field for 40 minutes of full contact against the 1XV. Witness 2004 Heineken Cup hero Rob Howley sending Kenny Logan dancing up the wing, backed by Will Green, Phil Greening, Damian Cronin, Andy Reed, Mark Denney, Jonny Ufton, Shane Roisier and our Commercial Director, Peter Scrivener, who could be a marked man!
Finally those still standing will attend a sell out gala dinner for 300 that evening, as Wasps gather to raise a final toast to the great man's career.
The rugby kicks off at 3pm and tickets will be available from London Wasps' box office, priced from £15 to £25 with all kids going for a fiver. A Season Ticket Holders priority booking period will open on Wednesday 27th February at 9.15am, and tickets will go on general sale from Wednesday March 12th.
Full hospitality packages are also available for this very special day, costing £80 + VAT.
To buy tickets, call London Wasps Ticket Hotline on 0870 414 1515. For hospitality bookings, contact Alistair Beynon on 020 8896 4874.
Please note the gala dinner is sold out.


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I received a reader email recently from a woman who has lived in an abusive marriage for nearly 20 years. What I found interesting was her admission that the relationship had been abusive before marriage and that she knew on her wedding day that she was "making a big mistake."
She wanted me to tell her "why" she had made the choice to marry someone who abused her and "why" she had stayed. I had to ask myself the same questions after reading her email. Why do some people choose to remain in relationships that are unhealthy?
What I found most disturbing about her emails to me was her inability to take responsibility for the choices she had made. She chose to marry someone who abused her. She chose to stay in a marriage with an abuser.
I have a simplistic view of these situations. Or I should say, some of these situations. I realize that domestic abuse is a complicated problem but I also know that the longer you stay in an abusive relationship the more complicated the problem becomes.
My theory is, if you want to stop domestic violence leave the moment you became aware of the fact that you are being abused. There is no excuse for someone hitting you so don't make excuses. In the majority of cases there is no hope of the abuser changing so don't hang around and hope for change.
The longer you stay in an abusive relationship the more ammunition you give the abuser. The longer you stay the easier it is for the abuser to whittle away at your self-worth, self-esteem and ability to resist their tactics.
After some thought and a conversation with a friend who is a therapist I think I figured out "why" this woman and other victims stay in abusive relationships. They want the abuse to stop but they also want the relationship.
They put the need to be in the relationship before their own need for safety. What they don't realize is that there will come a day when their need for safety outweighs their need for the relationship. When that day comes they have lost the ability to simply walk away.
For some stopping domestic violence is simply a matter of valuing the relationship you have with yourself over the relationship you have with another person.
- March 26, 2012 at 5:38 pm(1) Goldy55 says:
After leaving an abusive relationship of 33 yrs., I realized & have come to terms w/the fact my mother was abusive. My future didn't show abusive tendencies at all. His issues didn't materialize until we had been married quite a few yrs. Yes it is an extremely complicated situation. If you lived in one as a child, you don't immediately recognize the different types of things now known as "abuse". 20 yrs. ago this problem wasn't even recognized with the exception of a "drunk throwing his wife up against the wall w/the children shivering in the corner". There is so much more to this issue & if you've never been in the situation it would be extremely hard for you to understand how this all goes back to our childhood! We now understand that Passive Aggressive behaviors are abuse except when the man you love or claims to love you lies to your face without blinking an eyelash how are you to know that!
- March 26, 2012 at 7:56 pm(2) Realist says:
Why do women stay? Because abusive men have scared them into staying. . I tried to break up and/or leave many times only to be harassed, threatened and abused more. Why don't you read a few books about the most dangerous time for a woman is when she tries to leave instead of making knee jerk statements. Abusive men know how to get women under their thumbs and how to keep them there by isolation, mindgames, threats of violence and violence. They will use any ammunition they can, the children, the extended family, jobs, church, whatever.
Read WHY DOES HE DO THAT by Lundy Bancroft to understand the ind of an angry, controlling abusive man and the tactics and techniques he uses to keep his captive. Stop blaming the victim.
- December 3, 2012 at 4:42 pm(3) Michelle says:
I find your article disgusting and what is wrong with this society. I for one had many great years with my ex. I did not see this coming and so it is a gradual thing. slow verbal abuse, emotional abuse, not like one day he up and hits you and you go oh I forgive you. By the time it happens youve already been isolated, beaten down emotionally and verbally and you question yourself, then it happens and often you've been financially strongarmed, I was on an allowance and your stuck. So don't treat the issue so simply, it is offensive.
- October 21, 2013 at 7:43 pm(4) Melanie Jean Mayfield says:
The WORST part of spousal abuse is the crooked cops and so-called "justice system" that aids and abets the perpetrators and punishes the victims for fighting back.


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This really doesn't qualify as either a fanpost or a fanshot. Its really just a question I wanted your help on. I thought of the 75 word minimum but then realized I didn't have to know 75 different words...so ...
Chris Bosh. Toronto is thinking they may have to unload him. He's 25 years old and has been an All-Star. I was just wondering; if I put out the parameters that you must keep JT and Hawes and this years #4 ( You are allowed to trade it as far down as 9) can you come up with a way the Kings can acquire Bosh (with an extended contract)?
I just see a 3 man big rotation of guys under 25 and a quality PG pick with the draft pick and figure that from that point a contender can be built rather easily.
Any hope at all?


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"The same bond between Sora and Kairi has probably become the bond between Roxas and Xion.
Thats why Roxas was drawn to Xion like that, not even knowing what she looked like."
"The girl I treasure. Xion."
happy rokushi day everyone!
Random winter pic, what is fashion I do not know. It's winter here and it's so cold I cannot.
I'm so ridiculously sick too /sitting around in a mountain of tissues/
BUT IM STILL HAPPY FOR TODAY. Otp


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This is Hooligan...
Hi, I'm Hooligan...Of course, my name's not really Hooligan but you knew that already didn't you? In my real life, I am an insecure, obese redhead. Now when I say insecure, let me clarify...I'm not insecure in the sense that I need constant reassurance that I'm worthy or any of that BS...I just mean that I am, and always have been insecure about my looks. Growing up a redhead, I was teased horribly...One of the choicer nicknames I was called in middle school was "tampon head." Cute, huh...don't you just love middle school kids.
Also, on the few, rare occasions that I was slim, I garnered a bit of attention, come-on's and catcalls and I can honestly say it made me really uncomfortable. I think on some level, I must have made myself this way to escape attention. But that was many years ago and my confidence in who I am as a person is so much better (my body image excluded) than it was when I was younger. I'm ready to embrace my life and not just watch it go by. Don't get me wrong, I'm not looking for lewd comments from creepy strangers (as a redhead I've heard the "carpet matching the drapes" thing a time or two) but I want to feel healthy, vibrant, sexy! I want to want my husband's attention. I'm CERTAIN he wants me to want his attention. But honestly, right now, I can't stand the site of myself.
I often wonder if my inability to lose weight and keep it off is a sabotaging technique I've perfected because of my fear of attention and being happy. :dunno: Who knows... What I do know is that I AM SICK OF FEELING THIS WAY. In my professional life, I continually push myself outside my comfort zone...why can't I do that in my personal life? By nature, I am a shy, introverted person. But I wanted more from my career than I had so I pushed myself outside my comfort zone and became a registered nurse. From there, I became a teacher. So, professionally I am willing to put myself in the spotlight...why can't I just do this with my weight?
I have been on and off more diets than I care to even admit and have always lived my life either on a diet, binging right before a diet, or cheating on a diet. I feel that losing weight is about as tangible of a goal as catching a tail is to a spinning dog. I did lose 50 pounds once...but that was almost 15 years ago, in my final year of college. I had found the low carb way of eating and finally, caught my tail. But as you know, a dog can never hold onto its own tail for long and I slipped and fell back into my old ways. Since then, I have been on and off the low carb bandwagon numerous times. I've also given Weight Watches a sizable chunk of money over the years, and have also tried "doing my own thing" a time or two. Overall, I think sustainable weight loss for me has been a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. Sometimes, I don't even think it really exists for me.
Anyway, I'm not really sure where this post is going, but I think if maybe I come back here and document my journey, I can better see where I've been and where I want to be and how I'm going to get there. So here I go! Starting weight was 245 on 8/2/12. I will be weighing in every Monday.
If you're reading this, thanks for taking the time!
:hugs: So much of that rings true for me too!
Thanks leisha! Good luck to both of us! I stole your ticker by the way...I hope you don't mind!
Love you ticker! ;) Now let's see if we can make them start moving down this week! :shake::high5:
Hey there Hooligan. You can definitely do anything that you put your mind to. This has been a journey for me, but I can tell you that these have been the keys to my success. 1. Having a journal and being accountable has been huge. I post whether I had a good day or bad day and I am always honest.
2. Realizing that this is a lifetime thing, I will always be watching what I eat. So if I indulge in something I shouldn't, I don't dwell on it, I don't feel bad about it, I accept it and accept it if the scale moves. I just get right back to it. 3. Having mini goals has been huge for me. It helps me focus on a number other than the end number, then once I get there its on to the next number. 4. Exercise isn't the devil. LOL I have never been a big fan of exercise, but as I get healthier I find that its easier to exercise and want to exercise. I have always hated running, but have been thinking about starting to run. We will see if I do it, like it and continue.
Sorry for highjacking your journal but just wanted to encourage you. Looking forward to following along on your journey!!! :D
Well, I am down 10 pounds from Thursday this morning!! :jumpjoy: Now, I know a majority of that is fluid loss and I can definitely tell by the fact that I can see my ankles again! I'm certain next week's weigh in will be a much small loss if anything at all. I also need to not weigh myself until next Monday. I am a habitual weigher and for me, that is bad. I get frustrated and discouraged when I don't see movement for a couple days and I really want to stay positive this time around. If I don't see a loss next week I have to remind myself that I had a huge one this week and that that's O.K., even if I am on induction.
Melanie: thanks for the advice! This is my first attempt at keeping a journal...I just hope I keep it going. I feel like I'm always starting things and never finishing them. Another reason to implement your mini goal idea. Check off one mini goal at a time. My first goal will be to simply stay on plan this week. The second goal will be to lose 10% of my body weight, which is 24 pounds. I'm not going to set a date for the 10 percent though...I think I will just document when I meet that goal. Finally, the exercise thing...that's a big one for me. I fight that one all the time and tell myself "I don't have time" or come up with any number of excuses as to why I can't fit it in...I have little kids, the husband came home late from work, I don't like working out at home, blah, blah, blah,...I need to do something though and I need to stop making excuses! Keep pushing me on the exercise thing...I need that! :)
Ok I will. I don't exercise every day yet, but I always go to ZUMBA on Thursdays and DH just knows that is my night. Sometimes I make it to the gym other days, but thats extra. :)
Way to go on the 10 lbs!!!
Glad that you made a mini goal. Make a reward for it too, non food related of course!!! ( I used to reward myself with food) Oh I lost 5 lbs, lets eat something off plan... Bad idea. :D
We can do this!!! One step at a time!!!
Hi! :)
Just wanting to wish you well on your journey. I'll be here to cheer you on, if you don't mind.
I think you'll find having a journal will help alot. You will get to know a bunch of lovely people, where the support is priceless. I started one a while back and have managed to keep it going somewhat...I've had a few months here in there where it was spotty because I was struggling, but it kept me coming back at any rate. This time around I've managed to stick it out REGARDLESS of my progress. I have had a hard time losing this time around and the frustration gets to me, but I refuse to give up. It's my turn now to finally reach my goals! Just like it's YOUR TURN! ;)
My kids are older now, but I can relate to the little kids thing during my prior endeavors into weight loss. It's hard! I think if you have the support of your husband will make things alot easier in terms of having him recognizing when you need help to exercise, to stick to plan, etc. Before ya know it, everyone in the fam will want what you're eating instead of their stuff...that's what happens here. :lol:Made it alot easier to switch my entire family to this lifestyle!
Exercise used to be a 4 letter word in my house.. :rolleyes: I'm easing into it now and really look forward to my 3-4 mile walks with my husband every night. I am debating about doing a half-marathon next year..Terrified!
Just remember, one foot in front of the other, no matter what happens. I have a tendancy to forget this, so I'm reminding both of us. LOL You already know there will be challenging times where you're tired, the scale refuses to budge, you don't want to exercise, whatever... you CAN do this!
Just jumping in to lend my support. I can relate to a lot of what you posted and am trying to work up the courage to start my own journal. You're doing great and on your way!
Jes (portia)
Portia, I'm new to journaling too...It's always been one of those things I was afraid to start because I was afraid it would be just one more thing I wouldn't finish...I can't think like that and neither should you. Just start one!
Hooligan - way to go! 10 pounds the first week is amazing! Keep up the good work girl!
So, I've been doing well on the eating front lately. I finally have my menus planned out and most of the shopping done. I've unfortunately been the maven of procrastination this summer and did not get nearly as much done as I wanted. Before school resumes on the 20th I still want to take my girls to our summer camping spot, clean out and organize my laundry room, go through all the girls' clothes and donate everything that doesn't fit and is still usable, do more curriculum planning, go back-to-school shopping, and the list goes on...That's a pretty big load for less than 2 weeks, but it's what I get for procrastinating. I did have a very full summer though. We took our first official family vacation (I have 2 girls ages 4 and 7) and went camping at Mammoth Cave, KY for 5 days. We had a great time going to Dinosaur World and exploring some of the local caves.
I also had to attend a two week training class for a course I'm teaching this fall. So that was two weeks away from home and my family, stuck by myself in Indianapolis. Classes all day and homework at night...ugh! That's two weeks of my summer I'll never get back! Granted I learned a great deal and met some terrific people, but my school's not compensating me for that time which really stinks! That's two extra weeks I was away from my family during the summer. Last year was my first year of teaching and I pretty much became a hermit for 9 months. My house was always trashed, my social life was practically nil, and I feel like I spent way too little time with my family. I know they say the 1st year of teaching is the hardest but jeeze...that was a rough one! One of my goals for this year is to better balance my work and home life. I ended up gaining almost 50 pounds last year from August on. I felt like I never had any extra time to plan out, shop for and cook good meals. I definitely think I'm much more prepared this year on that front.
Anyway, I also took my girls camping with my BFF and her son in South Haven, Michigan. We enjoyed the beach, campfires and blueberry picking. Overall that was a nice trip too. It would have been better if DH was there to help out but that aside, we still had fun. Tonight the girls and I are going to a local water park with 2 of my younger cousins...they're in their early 20's and still don't mind hanging out with me and my kids...you gotta love that! I plan on packing some low carb finger foods and just enjoying my time splashing with the kids. The only downside is that some of my student's work at this water park...Ugh...Nobody wants to see Mrs. D in a swim suit...I better not find out about any embarrassing pictures of me on FaceBook! Damn camera phones...Your not safe anywhere!!!
Well that's all I have for today...best wishes for a great day everyone!
Ok, ok - starting one today!! :)
Uh - how do I change the link to the name of my journal instead of the URL?
I don't know if I can explain this well enough or not...but I'll give it a try.
When you look at the text in your signature, you'll see that the URL is in their twice...right after the 1st URL you'll see a bracket ] After the bracket but before [/URL] type in the name of your journal and it should change. This is what mine looks like:
URL="http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/weight-loss-journals/780046-hooligan.html#post15851979"]My Journal...such as it is[/URL]
Thanks, Hooligan. And sorry for the journal-jacking! :D
I had a great weekend! We went to our camper for a little bonding time and some well needed R&R. It was fabulous! I took the girls fishing for the first time and I'm so peeved at myself for not bringing my camera because my oldest DD caught a HUGE catfish!!! I had to help her bring it in, of course but I think she's totally hooked on fishing now. I'm so exciting because fishing is one of my favorite things to do. It's so funny, my DH always talked about how much he loved camping and hiking and fishing and whatnot but I feel like it's like pulling teeth to get him to do any of it. :confused: I don't know...I think he and I are a little too similar in some ways. Both of us enjoy doing fun things but neither of us really likes to take the wheel. I'm not really sure what that's all about but unless I plan something and do all the work we'll never do anything. It kind of sucks!
Food-wise, I was good too although I had way too much beer...even if it is low carb. I will not be surprised at all if I don't see a loss tomorrow. I won't even be surprised if I see a small gain. With that 10 pound loss from last week, and the beer I'll be lucky if I just stay the same!
Tomorrow I'm going pear picking over at the FIL's house. I plan on making pear sauce for the kiddos and just hope I can keep the spoon out of my mouth. The stuff is phenomenal! No sugar needed just poach, puree, add a little vanilla and cinnamon and it's the best stuff in the world.
Sounds like a great weekend! I'm getting mentally ready for a great, on-plan week. What's your meal plan looking like?
Sounds like a great weekend!!!!
OK...so as I expected, I didn't lose any weight this week. I'm ok with that though, really considering the 10 pounds last week. My goals for this week are to move into my new classroom, prep for the 1st week of school, and get my house as organized as I can. My menu for this week includes:
Chicken marsala with sauteed green beans
Chicken cordon bleu and steamed broccoli
Crockpot chicken and cream cheese and bacon stuffed mushrooms
Low carb deep dish pizza with a side salad
Ground turkey gyros with cucumber salad.
Great goals! Nice menu.
Crock-pot chicken and cream cheese? Would love that recipe...
Hi Hooligan! I'm back for my 39573957 restart. I've been reading a lot for inspiration and noticed something you said in someone else's journal that I could really relate to. You talked about you new job and stress and one muffin that took you right back to carb land. Sugarcarbies are that way for me too. There is not, and never will be "moderation." I was at goal for over a year (for the second time) and then some holiday sweets at Christmas 2010 started the spiral. LOL I even tried WW for quite a while thinking that would be a way I could have my cake and eat it too. I suppose I am thankful for WW because without that, I would probably be 50 or more pounds up instead of 15 - 20.
Anyway....a kindred spirit here hoping you are having a good week.
Welcome :hiya: Hooligan.
You have an awesome writing style! We share a lot, no least of which is our love of Robert Frost poems! Your sig is my favorite Frost poem!
Good for you for taking control and glad you've started a journal. It's helped me sooooo much in my journey!! I have one here, plus now I also keep a food blog and a menus blog! So I journal everywhere lol! But it really does help you clarify and see exactly where you have areas cryin' for change!
Good luck and hope you like our home here at LCF!
OK...so life is about to get really busy again. Summer Break is over and the school year begins. Today starts it all out with yet another orientation laden with muffins, danish, and carbs lurking around every corner. I'm eating breakfast before I leave and bringing my own lunch today. I'm eager to get the new year started but I'm also anxious about all the anticipated work in store. Last year (my 1st) was so demanding...I feel like I worked nonstop for 9 months. Oh well, enough of that...New year, new start...new opportunities! This year I will balance work and leisure.
I have more to add but I'm running out of time right now. I did not lose again this week but am still holding that 10 pounds loss solidly so again...I will just keep plugging along. I feel much better and my energy level and my ability to focus is greatly improved so that alone is reason enough to stay the track. I will hopefully get back here again tonight before I go to bed.
Hooligan, just keep at it. There is a very well-established well-known post induction stall that occurs at around week 3-5 sometimes! Just live the dream and keep your feet firmly planted on the path. You'll do it!
You can do it!!!! Be determined and anything is possible!!!!
OK...no time to post a lengthy entry right now...but I'm still here! Yeah! Down 5 more to 235!!!!! Yay me!
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Good to see that Rivals considers this a "crazy" finish, even though it's now happened twice so far this season, not that our case is mentioned. Excellent reporting as always by them. Point is, coaches are going to have to find some way to teach this point, but it's next to impossible for a player to know in the split second after a block.


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Saturday, Dec 03, 2005
Asia Cryo-Cell plans 2 overseas banks
Our Bureau
Bangalore , Dec. 2
ASIA Cryo-Cell Pvt Ltd, which provides cord blood stem cell banking service, has said it planned to set up two overseas banks for umbilical cord stem cells by June 2006.
It was considering Sri Lanka, Malaysia or Dubai as candidate locations.
The Chennai-based company, formed in November 2004, would soon set up a stem cell transplant facility in Chennai in collaboration with a teaching hospital there.
The unnamed hospital would offer therapies based on umbilical cord blood stem cells for leukaemia, neurological disorders, spinal cord injuries, diabetes and heart attack, said Mr S. Abhaya Kumar, Vice-Chairman and CEO of Asia Cryo-Cell, which markets its services under the LifeCell brand.
"We also want to bring in clinical trials (on stem cell based therapies) to the country and also announce a manufacturing partnership at an appropriate time," he told a news conference here.
Asia Cryo-Cell, along with like-minded bodies such as Manipal Acunova, is also trying to initiate an association of all agencies working on cord blood cells to ensure a healthy growth of the industry, Mr Abhaya Kumar said.
According to Mr Prasad Mangipudi, Vice-President (Marketing), the industry is poised for a major growth, to roughly Rs 1,000 crore in five years.
LifeCell, which has nearly 750 stem cell samples and some 1,000 enrolments from prospective parents from across the country, plans to add 16 collection centres to its current eight centres.
"We expect the enrolments to shoot up to 8,000 by the end of next year. Cord blood banking is still in a nascent stage in India," he said.
The Rs 14-crore Chennai centre can store one lakh stem cell samples for an initial fee of Rs 27,000 per sample.
The expansion plan will have an investment of Rs 60 crore over the next two years, to be funded through private equity, according to Mr Abhaya Kumar, who is also the Joint MD of Shasun Drugs & Chemicals Ltd.
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