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You're all lucky. Since mockingthedraft stupidly got rid of fan posting, it looks like all my mocks are going to be posted exclusively here. (Wait for applause.....)
Ok, fine. Normally I have some witty introduction to these things, but today I admit to being a little bit worn down by the strains of being in college (the soul-crushing volume of essays, being too hung over to move, inward paranoia that some asshole poked holes in the free condoms they have at the nurse's office). So, for today, let's skip the snarkiness and get to something much more worthy of our time: my superior mocking skills.
1.Kansas City- Luke Joeckel/OT (Texas A&M): I happen to think this pick should be Geno Smith. However, ESPN's Bill Williamson reported recently that "unless something seriously" changes, the Chiefs will pass on a quarterback with pick No. 1. Honestly, I don't think anybody else besides Geno Smith or Luke Joeckel makes sense. Since most of the time when a team takes a quarterback in the first, they take a receiver or tackle in the second as help. Thus, I'll assume that they will go the opposite route here. Joeckel will be a big asset to whomever they draft/sig/trade for at quarterback.
2. Jacksonville- Demontre Moore/DE (Texas A&M): This could also be Geno Smith. Honestly, Jacksonville could use help at pretty much every position, so they will likely just go BPA here. Depending on whom you ask, that BPA could be Geno Smith, Demontre Moore, Bjoern Werner, or Star Lotulelei. All are good players, but I think the pre-draft process will solidify Moore as the best of them.
3. Oakland- Star Lotulelei/DT (Utah): Lotulelei is one of the best defensive tackle prospects in years, and theRaiders could use him. Richard Seymour and Desmond Bryant are free agents, and Tommie Kelly is a bum.
4. Philadelphia- Geno Smith/QB (West Virginia): I think the only way Philly drafts a quarterback at 4 is if Smith falls, which he does in this scenario. Let me clear this up: Smith is NOT a scrambling type quarterback like a lot of people seem to think. He is a pocket passer with alright mobility. I'm not sure where that misconception came from, although I can guess. Anyway, that means he wouldn't be the type of quarterback who fits Chip Kelly's Oregon offense, but if he wants that type, he'll probably just keep Michael Vick for a couple years until he can draft Marcus Mariota. Nick Foles is good, but I think Kelly will want a guy of his own.
5. Detroit- Bjoern Werner/DE (Florida St.): I've heard chatter of the Lions looking at Dee Milliner here, but with a big need at DE (Avril and Vanden Bosch won't both be back) Werner would probably be too good to pass up. Despite a weak overall draft class, there is a bevy of defensive end talent in the first round.
6. Cleveland- Barkevious Mingo/OLB (LSU): Cleveland is switching to a 3-4, so a pure 3-4 pass rusher like Mingo will appeal to them. Their offense really should be a higher priority, but when switching to a new system, teams usually draft players to fit it.
7. Arizona- Eric Fisher/OT (Central Michigan): As a Rams fan this pick pains me. Before anything else, Arizona needs to secure a franchise quarterback and a franchise left tackle. Here, they take the latter. Fisher is a riser who will probably find himself in the top 10 when all is said and done.
8. Buffalo- Mike Glennon/QB (N.C. State): First, let me say that I think Matt Barkley, after teams look at his tape, will very possibly return to be the #2 quarterback. Right now though, teams like Glennon. His talent is fantastic; he just needs to put it all together. Buffalo has stated its intentions to draft their franchise guy.
9. New York Jets- Jarvis Jones/OLB (Georgia): I recommend reading Charlie Campbell's piece on why Jones will fall out of the top 5. A new walterfootball mock today actually had him falling to 17. I actually wouldn't rule that out, but I think this is more likely his range. The Jets couldn't get to the quarterback last year, and in a division with Tom Brady and then (probably) two young guys at quarterback for their other two divisional foes, that is of the essence. Jones's talent belongs in the top 3, but GMs will get scared off and the Jets will get a bargain.
10. Tennessee- Dee Milliner/CB (Alabama): Teams love Milliner and he could go as high as 5, so the Titans get a bargain here that fills a big need. The Titans could arguably use interior line help the most, but unless they want to reach for Chance Warmack, they will have to wait.
11. San Diego- Ezekiel Ansah/OLB (BYU): The Chargers should trade up for Eric Fisher or down for Lane Johnson. I don't do trades in my mocks until later though, so here I have them going rush linebacker, which is a position they really should consider. Shaun Phillips is aging (and I think a free agent?) and none of their other guys are all that dynamic. Ansah's stock is skyrocketing after a fabulous Senior Bowl.
12. Miami- Kenny Vaccaro/S (Texas): Speaking of prospect whose stocks are skyrocketing, the Dolphins take Kenny Vaccaro here. The Dolphins are looking to extend Reshad Jones, so if they really do sign Greg Jennings, they might not want to pay to re-sign Chris Clemons, especially with such a strong safety class.
13. Tampa Bay- Jonathan Banks/CB (Mississippi St.): This was my easiest pick of the whole thing. Not only does Banks fit a need and the range, but a report I read says he "has fans" in the Bucs FO. If Banks is there, it would have to be a weird scenario for the Bucs to pass him up.
14. Carolina- Jonathan Hankins/DT (Ohio St.): Last year the Panthers were satisfied with their tackle rotation, but this year proved that they have much room for improvement. Besides, Hankins is BPA here.
15. New Orleans- Dion Jordan/OLB (Oregon): New Orleans is switching to the 3-4 and needs to acquire the proper personnel. They should take advantage of the strong pass rushing prospects in the first round this year.
16. St. Louis- Keenan Allen/WR (Cal): Let's be honest, there's a lot of different ways to go with this pick. If an Eric Fisher or Kenny Vaccaro falls here, that's who it will be, but I wouldn't bet on that. In this scenario, you have to believe it's Chance Warmack or the consensus top receiver. Cordarrelle Patterson could easily overtake that spot, but right now I still see it as Allen. I agree, the Rams definitely don't have to take a receiver early, I've been saying that from the start. They will probably at least consider it though, especially if Danny can't be resigned. They won't give up on Brian Quick, nor should they, but it wouldn't be illogical to bring in a dynamic #1 guy to form a really solid receiving rotation.
17. Pittsburgh- John Jenkins/NT (Georgia): This might be a wee bit high for Jenkins right now. That being said, unless a pass rusher falls, Jenkins is the most logical choice. Casey Hampton is probably done in Pittsburgh, and they could use a new anchor for their defensive line.
18. Dallas- Chance Warmack/G (Alabama): Since Dallas is switching to a 4-3 defense, this is probably the only scenario where they don't draft defense. Dallas has a big weak spot on the interior line, and the special talent Warmack would be too good to pass up at 18.
19. New York Giants- Lane Johnson/OT (Oklahoma): This pick used to be tough for me, but Lane Johnson's awesome Senior Bowl made it easier. The Giants have a big problem at tackle, and Johnson fits this range like a glove.
20 . Chicago- Manti Te'o/ILB (Notre Dame): Let me clear this up right away. I have no idea if this is the right spot in the draft for Te'o. The fact that he got "catfished" is bizarre in an unprecedented way, so I have no idea what it will do to his draft stock. The Bears might instead go with Alec Ogletree here, but something about Te'o in a Bears uniform seems right.
21. Cincinnati- Alec Ogletree/ILB (Georgia): The Bengals need linebacker help, especially in the middle. Rey Maualuga is a free agent, and will probably be allowed to walk because he isn't that good. Alec Ogletree or Manti Te'o would be good ideas in the first round. Most of their other needs involve re-signing the talent they already have.
22. St. Louis [from Washington]- Jon Cooper/G (UNC): This would be a good spot for a trade-down if it happened. I think much of the remaining cap space will be spent on either a top-notch tackle or guard, and whichever one we don't sign we will draft for in the first two rounds. In this case, let's assume the signee is a tackle. Jon Cooper is on the rise and presents good value here. His ability to play guard or center means he is versatile, and he has good athleticism for his size. They could just as well draft Warmack at 16 and wait for a receiver here if they want one, but most GMs would rather wait on interior line talent over receiver (an alternative option would be Warmack/Cordarrelle Patterson).
23. Minnesota- Cordarrelle Patterson/WR (Tennessee): The thing I remember most from the Rams/Vikings game was the Rams looking awesome in run protection for the first two drives, then getting trounced by one AP. The second thing I remember was that Christian Ponder would be a lot better if he had some targets. Kyle Rudolph is awesome at tight end, and Jerome Simpson is ok, although they might not even bring him back. That's pretty much it since Percy Harvin has struggled with injury and also might not be back. Patterson has a sky-high ceiling and would be great for the Vikings offense.
24. Indianapolis- Sam Montgomery/OLB (LSU): It will be weird to see Dwight Freeney in a different uniform, but it looks like that's what's going to happen. Here's a replacement to fill that void long-term. Montgomery's stock has fallen, but there's still no denying his talent.
25. Seattle- Sheldon Richardson/DT (Missouri): This would be a huge break for our friends the Seahawks. Richardson could go way higher than this but falls here purely due to circumstance. The one place on defense the Seahawks could really stand to improve is the interior line. Richardson is athletic but can still stop the run effectively.
26. Green Bay- Justin Hunter/WR (Tennessee): Another guy it will be weird to see in another uniform is Greg Jennings, who just put his house up for sale. The Packers do have other good receivers, but with no lineman worth taking here, they might as well take the good value in front of them and get Aaron Rodgers another weapon.
27. Houston- Kevin Minter/ILB (LSU): I wrestled with the idea of going receiver here, but ultimately, the second round talent at receiver is better than inside linebacker. Not only is Brian Cushing coming off an injury, he needs someone beside him.
28. Denver- Sharrif Floyd/DT (Florida): The circumstancial fall of defensive tackles pays off for Denver here. Since they play Derek Wolfe on the outside, there is still a big hole in the interior of the defensive line, and Floyd is fantastic value at 28.
29. New England- Tavon Austin/WR/KR (West Virginia): The Pats need some young blood at the wide receiver position. Since Wes Welker is quite possibly as good as gone, Austin fits the bill as a slot man with versatility. Austin in a Pats uniform just makes too much sense.
30. Atlanta- Alex Okafor/DE (Texas): Ray Edwards was a bad signing in the first place, and now he's gone. TheFalcons are in desperate need of some pass rushing help across from John Abraham. Anyone who watched Texas vs Oregon State knows that Alex Okafor is a brute. His stock is on the way up.
31. San Francisco- Margus Hunt/DE (SMU): And the Niners get a successor for Justin Smith. Hunt, an Estonian shot-putter, has drawn a ton of intrigue in the pre-draft process. He also blocked about 7000 kicks while at SMU. Man, I need to stop this streak of drafting my favorite prospects to our divisional opponents.
32. Baltimore- Matt Elam/S (Florida): It's very uncertain if Ed Reed will still be a Raven next year. I'm sure theRavens would be very happy with Matt Elam as a replacement. Elam had an outstanding career at Florida and looks like the clear second best safety in a strong class
33. Jacksonville- Matt Barkley/QB (USC)
34. Kansas City- Tyler Wilson/QB (Arkansas)
35. Philadelphia- Jesse Williams/NT (Alabama)
36. Detroit- Xavier Rhodes/CB (Florida St.)
37. Cincinnati [from Oakland]- Giovani Bernard/RB (UNC)
38. Arizona-E.J. Manuel/QB (Florida St.)
39. New York Jets- D.J. Fluker/OT (Alabama)
40. Tennessee- Barrett Jones/C (Alabama)
41. Buffalo- Terrance Williams/WR (Baylor)
42. Miami- Desmond Trufant/CB (Washington)
43. Tampa Bay- Tyler Eifert/TE (Notre Dame)
44. Carolina- Dallas Thomas/OL (Tennessee)
45. San Diego- Jordan Poyer/CB (Oregon St.)
46. St. Louis- Zach Ertz/TE (Stanford)
47. Dallas- Kawann Short/DT (Purdue)
48. Pittsburgh- Eddie Lacy/RB (Alabama)
49. New York Giants- David Amerson/CB (N.C. State)
50. Chicago- Larry Warford/G (Kentucky)
51. Washington- Eric Reid/S (LSU)
52. Minnesota- Bennie Logan/DT (LSU)
53. Cincinnati- Tony Jefferson/S (Oklahoma)
54. Miami [from Indianapolis]- DeAndre Hopkins/WR (Clemson)
55.Green Bay- Andre Ellington/RB (Clemson)
56. Seattle- Robert Woods/WR (USC)
57. Houston- Quinton Patton/WR (Louisiana Tech)
58. Denver- Arthur Brown/LB (Kansas St.)
59. New England- Logan Ryan/CB (Rutgers)
60.Atlanta- Jordan Reed/TE (Florida)
61. San Francisco- Tank Carradine/OLB (Florida St.)
62. Baltimore- Da'Rick Rogers/WR (Tennesse Tech)
63. Kansas City- Aaron Dobson/WR (Marshall)
64. Jacksonville- Will Davis/CB (Utah St.)
65. Detroit- T.J. McDonald/S (USC)
66. Oakland- Khaseem Greene/OLB (Rutgers)
67. Philadelphia-Kyle Long/OT (Oregon)
68. Cleveland- Ryan Nassib/QB (Syracuse)
69. Arizona- Montee Ball/RB (Wisconsin)
70. Tennessee- Justin Pugh/G (Syracuse)
71. Buffalo- Datone Jones/DE (UCLA)
72. New York Jets- Tyler Bray/QB (Tennessee)
73. Tampa Bay- Gerald Hodges/OLB (Penn St.)
74. San Francisco [from Carolina]- Baccari Rambo/S (Georgia)
75. New Orleans- Menelik Watson/OT (Florida St.)
76. San Diego- Mike Gillislee/RB (Florida)
77. Miami- Travis Kelce/TE (Cincinnati)
78. St. Louis- Phillip Thomas/S (Fresno St.)
79. Pittsburgh – Markus Wheaton/WR (Oregon St.)
80. Dallas- Oday Aboushi/OT (Virginia)
81. New York Giants- Jon Bostic/ILB (Florida)
82. Miami [from Chicago]- Brandon Williams/DT (Missouri Southern St.)
83. Minnesota- Chase Thomas/OLB (Stanford)
84. Cincinnati- Chris Faulk/OT (LSU)
85. Washington- Robert Alford/CB (Southeastern Louisiana)
86. Indianapolis- Sylvester Williams/NT (UNC)
87. Seattle- Brennan Williams/OT (UNC)
88. Green Bay- Travis Frederick/C (Wisconsin)
89. Houston- Xavier Nixon/OT (Florida)
90. Denver- Blidi Wreh-Wilson/CB (UConn)
91. New England- Corey Lemonier/DE (Auburn)
92. Atlanta- Stepfan Taylor/RB (Stanford)
93. San Francisco- Cobi Hamilton/WR (Arkansas)
94. Baltimore- David Quessenberry/OT (San Jose St.)
95. Jacksonville- Sean Porter/OLB (Texas A&M)
96. Kansas City- Kiko Alonso/ILB (Oregon)
97. Oakland- Jamar Taylor/CB (Boise St.)
98. Philadelphia- Leon McFadden/CB (San Diego St.)
99. Minnesota [from Detroit]- Alvin Bailey/G (Arkansas)
100. Arizona- Devin Taylor/OLB (South Carolina)
101. Cleveland- William Gholston/DE (Michigan St.)
102. Buffalo – Jonathan Cyprien/S (Florida International)
103. New York Jets- Joseph Randle/RB (Oklahoma St.)
104. Tennessee- Dion Sims/TE (Michigan St.)
105. Carolina- Nickell Robey/CB (USC)
106. New Orleans- Robert Lester/S (Alabama)
107. San Diego- David Bakhtiari/OT (Colorado)
108. Miami- Ricky Wagner/OT (Wisconsin)
109. Tampa Bay- Joe Kruger/DE (Utah)
110. St. Louis- Zaviar Gooden/OLB (Missouri)
111. Dallas- Brian Schwenke/C (Cal)
112. Pittsburgh- Brandon Jenkins/OLB (Florida St.)
113. New York Giants- Joseph Fauria/TE (UCLA)
114. Chicago- Levine Toilolo/TE (Stanford)
115. Cincinnati- Jelani Jenkins/OLB (Florida)
116. Washington- Marquise Goodwin/WR (Texas)
117. Minnesota- Stedman Bailey/WR (West Virginia)
118. Indianapolis- Tyrann Mathieu/CB (LSU)
119. Green Bay- Michael Buchanan/OLB (Illinois)
120. Seattle- Mallaciah Goodman/DE (Clemson)
121. Houston- Shawn Williams/S (Georgia)
122. Denver- Jonathan Franklin/RB (UCLA)
123. Tampa Bay [from New England]- Kenny Stills/WR (Oklahoma)
124. Atlanta- Akeem Spence/DT (Illinois)
125. San Francisco- Tharold Simon/CB (LSU)
126. Baltimore- Kevin Reddick/ILB (UNC)
127. Kansas City- Darius Slay/CB (Mississippi St.)
128. Jacksonville- Denard Robinson/WR (Michigan)
129. Philadelphia- J.J. Wilcox/S (Georgia Southern)
130. Detroit- Ryan Swope/WR (Texas A&M)
131. Oakland- Landry Jones/QB (Oklahoma)
132. Cleveland- Aaron Mellette/WR (Elon)
133. Arizona- Dwayne Gratz/CB (UConn)
134. New York Jets- Josh Evans/S (Florida)
135. Tennessee- D.J. Swearinger/S (South Carolina)
136. Buffalo- Hugh Thornton/G (Illinois)
137. New Orleans- Jordan Hill/DL (Penn St.)
138. San Diego- Ryan Otten/TE (San Jose St.)
139. Miami- Marcus Lattimore/RB (South Carolina)
140. Tampa Bay- Everett Dawkins/DT (Florida St.)
141. Carolina- J.C. Tretter/G (Cornell)
142. St. Louis- David Bass/DE (Missouri Western St.)
143. Pittsburgh- John Boyett/S (Oregon)
144. Dallas- Jamie Collins/OLB (Southern Miss)
145. New York Giants- Trevardo Williams/OLB (UConn)
146. Chicago- Brian Winters/OT (Kent St.)
147. Washington- Travis Long/OLB (Washington St.)
148. Minnesota- Nico Johnson/ILB (Alabama)
149. Cincinnati- Khaled Holmes/C (USC)
150. San Francisco [from Indianapolis]- Mario Benavides/C (Louisville)
151. Seattle- Vance McDonald/TE (Rice)
152. Green Bay- Gavin Escobar/TE (San Diego State)
153. Houston- Omoregie Uzzi/G (Georgia Tech)
154. Denver- Conner Vernon/WR (Duke)
155. Washington [from New England]- Bruce Taylor/ILB (Virginia Tech)
156. Atlanta- T.J. Johnson/C (South Carolina)
157. San Francisco- Jawan Jamison/RB (Rutgers)
158. Baltimore- Terry Hawthorne/CB (Illinois)
159. Jacksonville- Le'Veon Bell/RB (Michigan St.)
160. Kansas City- Chris Harper/WR (Kansas St.)
161. Detroit- Sio Moore/OLB (UConn)
162. Oakland- Michael Williams/TE (Alabama)
163. Philadelphia- Braxston Cave/C (Notre Dame)
164. Arizona- Kenny Ladler/S (Vanderbilt)
165. Cleveland- Sanders Commings/CB (Georgia)
166. Minnesota [from Tennessee ]- Matt Scott/QB (Arizona)
167. Buffalo- A.J. Klein/ILB (Iowa St.)
168. New York Jets- Jasper Collins/WR (Mt. Union)
169. San Diego- Jeff Baca/G (UCLA)
170. San Francisco [from Miami]- Chris Gragg/TE (Arkansas)
171. Tampa Bay- Christine Michael/RB (Texas A&M)
172. Carolina- Marquess Wilson/WR (Washington St.)
173. New Orleans- Kwame Geathers/NT (Georgia)
174. St. Louis- Kenjon Barner/RB (Oregon)
175. Dallas- John Simon/DE (Ohio St.)
176. Pittsburgh- Demontre Hurst/CB (Oklahoma)
177. New York Giants- Quanterus Smith/DE (Western Kentucky)
178. Chicago- Michael Mauti/OLB (Penn St.)
179. Minnesota- Adrian Bushell/CB (Louisville)
180. Cincinnati- Tavarres King/WR (Georgia)
181. Washington- Kapron Lewis-Moore/DE (Notre Dame)
182. Indianapolis- Cyril Richardson/G (Baylor)
183. Green Bay- Manase Foketi/OT (West Texas A&M)
184. Seattle- Nick Florence/QB (Baylor)
186. Houston- Stansly Maponga/OLB (TCU)
187. Denver- Duke Williams/S (Nevada)
188. Cincinnati [from New England]- B.W. Webb/CB (William & Mary)
188. Atlanta- Tom Wort/LB (Oklahoma)
189. San Francisco- Caleb Sturgis/K (Florida)
190. Baltimore- Graham Pocic/C (Illinois)
191. Kansas City- Baker Steinkuhler/DE (Nebraska)
192. Jacksonville- Michael Clay/OLB (Oregon)
193. Oakland- Alonzo Highsmith/OLB (Arkansas)
194. Philadelphia- Wes Horton/OLB (USC)
195. Detroit- Cierre Wood/RB (Notre Dame)
196. Cleveland- Mychal Rivera/TE (Tennessee)
197. Arizona- Blaize Foltz/G (TCU)
198. Seattle [from Buffalo]- Jake Knott/OLB (Iowa St.)
199. New York Jets- Jake Stoneburner/TE (Oho St.)
200. Tennessee- Ray Graham/RB (Pitt)
201. Miami- Dalton Freeman/C (Clemson)
202. New England [from Tampa Bay]- Marcus Davis/WR (Virginia Tech)
203. Carolina- Earl Wolff/S (N.C. State)
204. New Orleans- Dayne Crist/QB (Kansas)
205. San Diego- Ace Sanders/WR (South Carolina)
206. St. Louis- Micah Hyde/CB (Iowa)
207. Pittsburgh- Philip Lutzenkirchen/TE (Auburn)
208. Miami [from Dallas]- Darrington Sentimore/DE (Tennessee)
209. New York Giants- Brandon Kaufman/WR (Eastern Washington)
210. Chicago- Alec Lemon/WR (Syracuse)
211. San Francisco [from Cincinnati]- Jordan Rodgers/QB (Vanderbilt)
212. Washington- Prentiss Wagner/S (Tennessee)
213. Minnesota- Alex Hurst/OT (LSU)
214. Philadelphia [from Indianapolis]- Zach Sudfeld/TE (Nevada)
215. Seattle- Dustin Hopkins/K (Florida St.)
216. Green Bay- Earl Watford/G (James Madison)
217. Houston- Lonnie Pryor/FB (Florida St.)
218. Denver- Montori Hughes/DT (Tennessee-Martin)
219. New England- Zeke Motta/S (Notre Dame)
220. Atlanta- Johnny Adams/CB (Michigan St.)
221. San Francisco- Marc Anthony/CB (Cal)
222. Baltimore- Mike Taylor/LB (Wisconsin)
Notable undrafted FAs the Rams would look into: Brad Sorenson/QB (Southern Utah), Zach Line/FB (SMU), Trent Steelman/WR (Army), Terron Armstead/OT (Arkansas-Pine Bluff), Braden hanson/G (BYU), Larry Black, Jr. (Indiana), Will Pericak/DE (Colorado), Etienne Sabino/LB (Ohio St.) Bradley McDougald/S (Kansas), Mike Edwards/CB/KR (Hawaii)


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KFC set to offer boneless chickenBy CANDICE CHOI
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS | April 06,2013AP PHOTO
This image provided by KFC shows the companys new boneless chicken.NEW YORK In case Americans want to scarf down their fast-food even faster, KFC is stripping the bones out of its chicken.
The fast-food chain says its introducing deep-fried boneless chicken pieces on April 14 as an alternative to its traditional breast, thigh and drumstick pieces.
The new offering reflects the growing popularity of nuggets and strips that are easier to eat on the go, as well as Americans seemingly endless desire for more convenient foods. KFC says nearly four out of five servings of chicken sold in the U.S. are now boneless.
Based on customer trends, the chain says bones could eventually disappear from its menu.
Younger people dont tend to be fans of bones theyve grown up with nuggets, said KFC spokesman Rick Maynard, referring to people in their 20s and 30s.
Although KFC has more than 18,000 locations worldwide, the boneless chicken will only be offered in its 4,500 U.S. locations.
The new chicken, which is skinless and comes in white or dark meat, are whole muscle pieces fileted off the bone and are about twice the size of KFCs crispy strips. Customers will be able to order them for the chains meal deals, which include two pieces of chicken, a side, a biscuit and a drink for $4.99.
They also come in buckets, which include four pieces of boneless chicken and six pieces of breasts, thighs and drumsticks for $14.99. The boneless chicken option costs the same as the regular fried chicken.
A piece of the boneless white meat has 200 calories and 8 grams of fat. A dark meat piece has 250 calories.
Even before the latest launch, KFC had already been shifting its menu to more boneless offerings. It rolled out smaller chicken Bites last year, as well as Dipems, which are strips of chicken with a variety of sauces.
The chain had also been offering the chicken filets used in its sandwiches as a standalone, handheld option. The chain says those will be phased out and that the new boneless pieces will be used in sandwiches.
KFC says it took two to three years to develop its version of boneless chicken, which performed strongly in test markets including Oklahoma City and Omaha last year.
Like McDonalds and Burger King, chicken chain Chick-Fil-A offers nuggets, strips and sandwiches but doesnt list any chicken pieces with bones on its menu. Although McDonalds recently tested chicken wings at select locations, the worlds biggest hamburger chain has also focused on convenient options such as its new chicken McWraps and chicken McBites that come in portable cartons.
Howard Penney, a food industry analyst for Hedgeye Risk Management, noted that KFC has been struggling in the U.S. and that it has nothing to lose with the latest move. Even in the wings category, Penney noted that boneless varieties have been growing in popularity.
People dont want to have to deal with the bones, Penney said.
KFC is owned by Yum Brands Inc., which also operates Taco Bell and Pizza Hut.
Despite its choppy performance in the U.S., Yum has enjoyed a streak of growth for the past several years as a result of its growing presence in China. Yum is the largest Western fast-food operator in the country with about 5,300 locations, most of them KFC restaurants.
But since late last year, Yum has been working to overcome a scare over its chicken supply that has hammered sales in China. Yum, based in Louisville, Ky., has warned that it expects its profit in 2013 to decline, snapping an 11-year streak of double-digit growth.MORE IN National / World BusinessPORTLAND, Maine The telephone service provider for Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont declared an... Full StoryThe escalating conflict in Ukraine combined with disappointing earnings and profit outlooks from... Full StoryPORTLAND, Maine The telephone service provider for Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont declared an... Full Story
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Northampton County's district attorney, controller and four county councilmen were sworn in to new terms of office yesterday afternoon.
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MOUNT VERNON — Ruth I. Leedy, 93, of Mount Vernon died Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010, at the Knox Community Hospital in Mount Vernon.
Ruth was born Dec. 5, 1916, in Richland County to Andrew and Lillie Blanche (Gaddis) Weller and had spent her lifetime in the Fredericktown and Mount Vernon areas. She was a graduate of Fredericktown High School and had been an active member of the Palmyra Church of Christ where she had served as Sunday school teacher, Youth Group leader and had been a member of the church choir. Ruth was also a member of the Delphian Book Study Club in Mount Vernon, was a member of Knox Chapter 236 Order of Eastern Star and had sung in the Eastern Star Choir, and was a member of the Knox County Republican Women's Club.
Surviving Ruth are her children, daughter, Priscilla (Edward) Day of Tobyhanna, Pa., her son, Preston (Judy) Leedy of Dunwoody, Ga.; four grandchildren, Kevin Leedy, Allison Ramjhattan, Ted Day and Andrew Day; four great-grandchildren; and her brother-in-law, Chester Leedy of Fredericktown.
Besides her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Galen F. Leedy, in 2003; brothers, Fred E. Weller, Myles Weller, John Weller and Lester Weller; and sisters, Eura Shaffer, Pearl Fisher, Mary Grace Weller and Mildred Long.
Funeral service will be Friday at 1 p.m. at the Palmyra Church of Christ, with Mr. Troy Northrop officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Cemetery in Fredericktown. Friends may call at the church on Friday from 11 a.m. until service time at 1 p.m.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Palmyra Church of Christ, 21184 Zolman Road, Fredericktown, OH 43019. To send an online condolence to the family, visit www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.
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Bridgestone Golf announced that it is bolstering its world-class Tour Team with the addition of the LPGA star Karrie Webb. Webb, a seven-time LPGA Major Champion that was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2005, will join fellow Bridgestone Golf LPGA stars Paula Creamer, Sophie Gustafson and Ai Miyazato in teeing it up at this week's HSBC Women's Champions 2012 event, where she is the defending champion.
In her title defense in Singapore, Webb will rely on Bridgestone Golf's new TOUR B330-RX golf ball and Bridgestone's Tour Glove. Bridgestone's new TOUR B330-RX ball features the company's proprietary Dual Dimple Technology cover for optimized aerodynamic performance. The cover's smaller inner dimples increase thrust power at launch for greater distance while the larger outer dimples promote a shallow angle of descent for increased roll out on landing. The result of the improved performance at both takeoff and landing is greater overall distance performance and a more consistent wind-cheating ball flight.
"I am delighted to have joined the Bridgestone Golf tour team, as I have been hearing great things about the B330-RX on Tour since Paula's debut with it," said Webb.
"After going through a full ball fitting, I realized what an advantage the softer compression provides me off the tee without sacrificing any performance greenside. As an added benefit, the ball performs very well in the wind, and that is something that will come in very handy here at the HSBC."
In her illustrious career, Webb has amassed 38 LPGA victories, 7 major championships and 10 international victories, as well. She is one of only six women to have achieved the LPGA's Career Grand Slam (winning all four professional majors), being the youngest to do so. In addition to the ball and glove, the deal with Bridgestone will also see Webb using a Bridgestone Golf umbrella in all professional events. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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How do we express who we are to the outside world?
The Flint Hills has a rich cultural heritage celebrated throughout the state and the nation. The tall grass prairie has deeply influenced generations of indigenous tribes, ranchers, and rural communities whose livelihoods are grounded by the rhythms of the prairie. Today, the culture of the Flint Hills continues to evolve. As urban areas of the Flint Hills are quickly growing, a changing dynamic of work, of agriculture, and of rural and urban communities is affecting the culture of our people. Educational Institutions in the Flint Hills serve both as archives of cultural history and as critical resources to help find the best path forward and create a sound future for our youth. The beauty of the tallgrass prairie is expressed by the work of musicians, writers, painters, and photographers. The work of these artists has a significant impact on the economy of the Flint Hills; resources such as the Creative Arts Industries Commission can help foster their potential to shape the continued vitality in the Flint Hills. It is through our culture that we may interweave the similarities and differences of our communities, creating a vibrant tapestry of the new Flint Hills Frontier.
Goals for the Future
As we move forward together to address tough challenges with creative solutions, there are a multitude of cultural treasures and resources to draw upon. The culture of individual places, expressed by the gathering of communities who have loved that place for generations, may be celebrated as community members come together and envision the future of our region. The Cultural Goals for the Flint Hills Region are:
- Tourism: Develop positive images and attitudes of our culture to inspire and educate and to encourage tourism.
- Cultural Awareness: Identify, promote, and connect educational systems and institutions that promote cultural awareness.
- Youth: Retain and attract youth population due to opportunities and baseline attitude and awareness to attract diversity.
- Environmental Stewardship: Preserve the land based heritage through a culture of environmental stewardship and cooperative partnerships.
- Civic Engagement: Develop a high level of civic engagement and leadership.
- Recreational Amenities: Develop a wide variety of recreational amenities for residents (with environmental stewardship in mind).
- Celebrate Culture: Celebrate the culture of the Flint Hills, including the arts, identity, pride, history, ranching, farming, and local color.
Achieving Our Goals
Our diverse and context sensitive list of strategies developed by our devoted planning staff and committed citizens will help the Flint Hills Region be a sustainable and prosperous place to live, work, play, do business and raise families.
Key Strategies
Website with Interactive Map and Cultural Calendar: Website of accessible information about the Flint Hills, potential partners include The Flint Hills Tourism Coalition and the Discovery Center. Interactive Map could include trails, events, historic sites, ecological information etc.
Public Access to Curricula: Collect and provide public access to curriculum materials. These would be curricula on the ecology, history culture and value of the Flint Hills. The Discovery Center could be a repository and vehicle to distribute this information.
Resource Network: Identify Partners and new collaborations. Entities that have a common cause, or complimentary needs, may not know each other in this large region. A resource network is a key part of this solution.
Expand Social Networks: Expand young social networks- Advertise Rural by choice and other professional networks for young families. Potential partners include KS Sampler, Extension Services, KS Tourism Bureau, Chamber of Commerce, Schools Churches and economic development organizations.
Innovation Hubs: Creative Innovation hubs orient regional business and education incubators toward attracting, young families; youth workforce investment.
Tourism Partnerships: Investigate regional partnerships for parks and recreation facilities and services. Develop a "Cultural Crossroads" tour by cataloging historic assets and putting a face to the stories. Work with quality-controlled, membership-based organizations to create broader awareness of Flint Hills opportunities.
Other Strategies
Online Access: Identify ways to provide simpler online access or links with art galleries, etc. (one website for all Flint Hills activities)
Collect Existing Websites: Identify existing cultural websites.
Flint Hills Brand: Develop a cohesive brand for the Flint Hills.
Grant Information: Provide information on how and where to apply for cultural grants for your community.
Study Abroad Programs: Study Abroad and exchange programs in High School to share our cultures and host other cultures.
Intergenerational Collaborations: Increase intergenerational collaborations
Speakers' Bureau: Create a Speakers' bureau listing speakers and presenters who are willing to talk about preservation of the Flint Hills and the sensitive ecosystem of the Tallgrass Prairie.
Education of Partners on Value of Ecosystem: Educate potential partners about the value of the ecosystem and identify best practices, such as conservation easements, legislation needed, and key extension services available.
Research Practices: Increase research practices on environmentally beneficial, resource conserving and economically viable local agriculture programs using progressive technologies and market innovations. Emphasis on pest management and environmental biotechnologies, through the cooperative extension programs of local universities.
Increased Networks between Research, Tourism and Advocacy Organizations: Increased outreach and networking between the Sustainable Agriculture and Research Program at K-State, the state tourism bureau, and environmental organizations such as the Audubon Society.
Small Farmer Network for Best Practices: Create a network for small farmers to learn prairie conservation techniques and access to equipment and best practices for burning.
Develop Regional Leadership Program: Develop a leadership program similar to county leadership programs, i.e. Leadership Butler.
Welcome Wagon Events: Work with established civic organizations to develop Welcome Wagon events and packets, that tie to the regional brand and marketing.
Develop a Local Business Community Assets Survey for Employees: Work with local businesses to develop a regional 'entrance' and 'exit' survey for employees, to capture feedback on local assets and area deficiencies for future planning.
Inventory Current Opportunities: Inventory current recreational amenities.
Link Chambers of Commerce Calendars and Announcements: Regionally Linked Chambers of Commerce for a seasonal guide/ calendar of events and announcements and regional benefits for regional members.
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Cirques are created by glaciers, grinding an existing valley into a rounded shape with steep sides. This cirque was undoubtedly occupied by ice during all of the many ice ages of the last 2 million years, but at the moment it contains only a névé, or permanent field of icy snow. Another cirque appears in this picture of Longs Peak in the Colorado Rockies. Cirques are found wherever glaciers exist, or where they existed in the past. Cirques may also be called corries or cwms; cirque (ring) is a French word while corrie (caldron) is from Scots Gaelic and cwm (bowl) is a Welsh word with British roots, more often used by mountaineers than geologists. This cirque is in Yosemite National Park. Many cirques contain tarns, clear alpine ponds nestled in the hollow of the cirque.
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"The truth will set you free. But not until it is finished with you." Infinite Jest, David Foster Wallace
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Winter's here. Also a blizzard.
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So, last week I almost drunkenly purchased a pair of Bass loafers, and the Boyfriend talked me out of it. I submit this street style photograph for his reconsideration.
Maine, yes, but I'll take this as another hint to get back to Newport.
Or any New England beach town, really.
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From David Foster Wallace's essay on Kafka:
It's not that students don't "get" Kafka's humor but that we've taught them to see humor as something you get — the same way we've taught them that a self is something you just have. No wonder they cannot appreciate the really central Kafka joke — that the horrific struggle to establish a human self results in a self whose humanity is inseparable from that horrific struggle. That our endless and impossible journey toward home is in fact our home.
Daily dose of Americana: This is a book of photographs that chronicle the Civil War as it is lived today in our Deep South - the decaying Doric columns, the plantations turned to ruin. It is heartbreaking and enormously beautiful all at once. Published in honor of the Sesquicentennial of the War Between the States; the anniversary began on April 12 of this year.
All photography by my mother's dear friend Nell Dickerson. Nell is an architect, a Hollywood set designer, and a fourth-generation cotton farmer with ties to her families ancestral land in the heart of the Mississippi Delta.
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Why Do Men Lose Weight Faster Than Women?
You and your boyfriend started a weight loss diet on the same day. He already lost 10 pounds and you've only lost 3. That's not fair – you're working just as hard. Why is it that men tend to lose weight more quickly than women? I get asked this question all the time. There are a few explanations.
Here are some of the reasons:
1. Men tend to weigh more than women. Here are the stats: the average male weighs 195 pounds while the average female weighs 165 pounds. In general, the more you
weigh, the quicker you can lose.
2. Men have more muscle mass than women. More muscle means a faster metabolism and a faster metabolism usually means quicker weight loss. For example, let's say that both a woman and man weighed 180 pounds. If they ate the same amount of calories and performed the same amount of exercise, you might expect them to lose the same amount of weight. However, it's likely the man would still lose weight more quickly.
3. Studies have shown that men, on average, have a 5-10% faster metabolic rate than women. These results were obtained after adjusting for differences in body composition, age, and activity. Not much we can do about this one ladies!
4. Women have more estrogen than men. Estrogen increases storage of body fat.
5. Women go through hormonal changes that can slow weight loss. Menopause is one of those times. In addition, some women also get significant PMS which can exacerbate cravings for high calorie foods (usually sweets or salty foods).While this is not an "excuse" for eating, it can occur!
6. Since men tend weigh more than women, they can eat more and still lose weight. For example, a 200 pound guy who is exercising a few times a week can probably eat 2000 calories a day and still lose 1 1/2 pounds a week, while a 150 pound woman would who was also exercising a few time a week would need to eat only 1400 calories to lose 1 1/2 pounds a week. 1400 calories is a lot less than 2000!
The next two statements are based on my observations …
Many women don't take enough time for themselves. They work, prepare meals, take care of the kids, etc. … and often end up putting their own needs last. This may lead to inadequate sleep, skipping meals and not exercising regularly – all of which can slow weight loss.
In my experience, I also find that more women are emotional eaters than men.
So what's a woman to do?
While it may be impossible to keep up with guys when it comes to weight loss, there are a few things you can do to even the playing field
1. Weight train, in addition to performing aerobic exercise. This will help to build or preserve muscle mass and speed your metabolism (pic:workout911.com – for more info on strength training and metabolic rate, read this link)
2. Keep a food record. Since our caloric needs tend to be less than most men, every little bite we eat counts! A food record will help you keep track of what you are eating
3. Make taking care of yourself a priority! Get adequate sleep, find the time to exercise, plan healthy meals/snacks and don't go too long without eating.
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3 ex TierOne Bank execs charged with hiding losses
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) _ Three former TierOne Bank executives have been charged with concealing millions of dollars in real estate losses and misleading investors during the Great Recession. The Securities and Exchange Commission announced the civil charges Tuesday against former CEO Gil Lundstrom, former President James Laphen and former chief credit officer Don Langford. Lundstrom's son, Trevor Lundstrom, was also charged with insider trading.
All but Langford agreed to settlements, and the Lundstroms and Laphen agreed to pay nearly $1.2 million.
The SEC says TierOne relied on outdated appraisals on real estate the bank had repossessed or had loans on that inflated the value. The Lincoln, Neb.-based bank understated its losses by millions of dollars in 2008 and 2009. Federal regulators closed TierOne in June 2010 and sold its assets to Great Western Bank.
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The gas leak is at 3000 N. Mango Ave., the address of Marvin Camras Elementary School, according to dispatch reports.
Another gas leak was reported at the school recently, according to a People's Gas spokesman, who did not immediately have information on Friday's leak.
Unconfirmed dispatch reports said the leak may have been caused by utility work.
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Applications for Mr. & Ms. Mountaineer are now available online! This prestigious award honors one male and one female student who have a record of academic achievement and extracurricular involvement.
All applications must be submitted by Friday, September 27, 2013 at 4:30 P.M.
All applications must be completed online. The $20 application fee must be turned in to the Mountainlair Administrative Office by 4:30 P.M.
All undergraduate applicants must have senior academic status and must be completing their last semester May 2014. All graduate applicants must complete their last semester on campus by May 2014.
A panel, that will select five male and female finalists, will review the applications. A second panel of judges, who will determine the winners, will then interview these finalists.
The Mr. & Ms. Mountaineer review panel will meet on October 8 to determine the 2013 finalists. Mr. & Ms. Mountaineer interviews will take place on October 21, 2013.
Interview Schedule:
Mr. Mountaineer – Cacapon Room
Ms. Mountaineer – Kanawha Room
Finalists will be presented and winners announced during the WVU vs. Texas (Mountaineer Day) football game, on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013.
If you have any questions or need more information, please email Sarah or Marissa. You may also contact Advisor, Erin Blake at 293-2702 or email@example.com.
Please note students must be available to attend the scheduled interview session and Mountaineer Day football game, if named as a finalist.
See a list of all Mr. & Ms. Mountaineer's who have represented WVU.


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Posted: September 13, 1999
The West Virginia Board of Education has retained the services of Isaacson, Miller Consulting of Boston, MA, to assist them in securing candidates to succeed Dr. Henry Marockie as state superintendent of schools. Marockie announced earlier this year that he will vacate the post on June 30, 2000.
Board members met with representatives from the consulting group Wednesday in Wayne County prior to its regular monthly meeting and plan to conduct monthly sessions with the consultants until a new superintendent is selected.
The board has also invited a select group of state leaders to serve in an advisory capacity in determining the qualities and characteristics for the new state school chief. The advisory group will meet September 30 to provide input to the board. The State Board will determine the final candidates and conduct interviews to fill the post no later than July 1, 2000.
"We think it is important to gain public input in this most important decision," said State Board President Cleo Mathews of Hinton. "Without question, selecting the state superintendent is one of the most significant determinations the board makes, and we want to make certain that we secure an individual who will provide the most outstanding leadership for West Virginia schools."
Isaacson, Miller also plan to meet with Gov. Underwood, legislative leaders, county superintendents, county school board members, Department of Education staff and others who will work closely with the new superintendent.
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Music Extended Major
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Commencing semesters, 2014
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Music is one of the most powerful and evocative of arts forms. The music major will help you to understand music's diverse social and historical meanings and well as providing you with a key to its written and aural complexities. You will approach the study of Western art music in a challenging and engaging way, incorporating critical perspectives and historical knowledge along with written and aural skills. Students contemplating the extended major will have a choice of two streams: a musicological stream which further develops the aspects described above, and a professional stream designed for students interested in the professional field of Music Education.
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CHAPEL HILL — This hasnt been a typical season for North Carolinas baseball team at least not typical of the kinds of seasons the Tar Heels have grown accustomed to under coach Mike Fox.
UNC later this week will head to Gainesville, Fla., for the NCAA tournament, and the Tar Heels will do so in a new role that of the underdog. UNC, with an RPI of No. 41, was likely among the final at-large teams to make the 64-team tournament.
Even so, Fox said earlier today, I dont think our confidence ever wavered.
You know, weve been knocked down some, Fox said. But Ive never sensed that we did not have confidence. That we (couldnt) win and play well and reach our goals. That would have been a challenge, in that regard. I think if coaches have to go into the locker room and say, Were a good team, youre in trouble.
I never sensed that with this team.
The Tar Heels reached the College World Series in Omaha, Neb., last season, and they made it there in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2011, too. Itd be a surprise if the Tar Heels made it there this season, or even if they make it out of the Gainesville regional, where UNC is the No. 3 seed.
The Tar Heels play the regionals No. 2 seed, Long Beach State, on Friday, and then will play either Florida, the No. 1 seed, or the College of Charleston, the No. 4 seed, on Saturday. Florida is also the No. 2 seed nationally. The College of Charleston, meanwhile, beat UNC in a three-game series to start the season.
As for Long Beach State, it has some similarities with UNC. Both teams have relied on their pitching to make it this far. Long Beach State has also been one of the best fielding teams in the country, and it enters the NCAA tournament having allowed more than two runs just once in its past eight games.
Obviously, a good team, Fox said of Long Beach State. Very, very sound, fundamentally. Just look at their number of errors and their fielding percentage. They pitch exceptionally well. So very similar to us, in some ways, in that they just try to manufacture runs and depend on their pitching and defense to win.


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Taking advantage of the Route 25A Land Use Plan, the Town of Brookhaven recently purchased property located on Broadway in Rocky Point to be developed as a municipal parking lot. The purchase presents the first opportunity for the Town to build on the J6 zoning designation that is part of the plan.
The property was purchased from Anthony and Bridget Caccavale with funding in the form of a Community Development Block Grant through the Federal Government.
"Purchasing this property is the first step in our five year plan to revitalize the Route 25 A business district," said Councilwoman Jane Bonner, "Convenient parking is a must for business to thrive and to promote economic growth along Route 25A.
"I will continue working with the Town's Department of Housing and Human Services to help secure Block Grant funding for additional parking as well as beautification, road improvements, facade enhancements and more."
Adopted by the Town Board in January, the land use plan covers a 10.5 mile stretch of Route 25A through the hamlets of Mount Sinai, Miller Place, Sound Beach, Rocky Point, Shoreham and Wading River to the Riverhead town line.
"The input I have received from local businesses, community leaders and the residents of my district has been very important to the implementation of the plan and I look forward to there continued participation in this effort," Bonner said.
Prior to adopting the plan, the Town Board held public hearings to amend a number of zoning definitions, consider changes of zone to 79 properties in the Rocky Point business district from their current zoning of J2 (Neighborhood Business) to J6 (Main Street Business) and to create three new overlay districts.


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He won't text you back? Why do you suppose that is? What are you going to do about it? Are you looking for romance and a commitment from him? Do you want to put an end to those lonely nights and weekends? What can you do? Let us look at the situation together and get some great dating advice on the subject.
It is very normal to want to make a guy fall in love with you. It is perfectly understandable to want to make him commit to you. And certainly when there is a special attraction for one man in particular, you will want to make him your boyfriend / husband / soul mate / lover. Text messages are the in thing. They can be useful in dating. But if he will not respond, now what can you do?
Suppose that one of your girlfriends texts YOU and you do not text her back. What could be YOUR reasons? This man that you want to respond to your texting will probably have one of the same reasons.
1. Maybe you are busy.
Ok, that would explain why you did not respond right away. But you would respond sooner or later. So that can not be his reason.
2. Maybe you forgot.
Ok, if HE forgot, that would explain why he did not respond to a few messages, but it does not tell the whole story, does it?
3. Maybe you do not want a relationship with this girlfriend.
Uh oh. We may have stumbled upon why he will not text you back. He may not want a relationship with you. Male psychology says that this is the most logical reason. It would explain things.
Do not worry, however. The fact that he will not text back is his problem; it removes the questions in your mind of what to do next. This is only one man. And at least he is not being angry or trying to humiliate you. Move on. Good dating advice says to be happy that you know the truth. This frees you to pursue someone more worthy of your attentions.
It does not matter why he won't text you back. It is his problem, not yours.
Love Power – Can it Conquer Anything?
Love power – the wonderful power that love has in the life of us humans – can it conquer anything? Can you love a man so much that it will conquer any problem that comes your way? Can your love for this man be so powerful that it can win his heart and affection even when he is not interested? We need to talk.
This emotion – love – is so complicated.
All you want to do is to find out how to attract men. Then you probably want to pick out the one that you have that special attraction to and make him fall in love and make him commit to you. He should make your every dream come true; you should get commitment, a proposal, a marriage and a wonderful, happy, fulfilling life. But it is not that easy.
Male psychology says that there are some men who view women as targets rather than as friends or lovers. These men are looking for friends with benefits arrangements or a 1-time sexual hook up. The problem can be that a man like this can be a gorgeous hunk of manliness and you can easily fall for him. Be aware: No matter how much you feel that you love this man, that love power can not change his character. Good dating advice will say to avoid men like this.
If you really want to make a guy fall in love with you; if you really want a boyfriend / husband / lover / soul mate; the best thing that you can do is to be the best person that you can be.
Make your personality shine.
Be aglow with happiness. Radiate good, positive feelings. Be supportive of this man. Show him some warm personal interest.
If you want to be his girlfriend and wife, be the kind of person that he would love to come home to at night. If you have any negative traits or habits, drop those. For example, if you are in the habit of complaining, criticizing or demanding, drop those negative habits. Replace them with words of appreciation and compliments. This is what will reach his heart. Your personality is your love power.
Can the power of love conquer all? No, not really. But if you really love someone and want to be with him, that strong feeling can motivate you to take the steps that you need to in order to be his kind of woman. That is real love power.
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Nothing exemplifies our cultures attitude towards fairy-tale marriage as reality TV Show The Bachelor. A man (or woman in the case of The Bachelorette) experience a series of beautiful candidates trying to find the perfect match. Who is the ideal soul mate, the one person who will complete me?
Therein lies the problem. Our culture views marriage as a means of meeting our needs or desire for romantic fulfillment. It's all about how the other person will complete you. It's basically a consumer relationship; as long as you prove your daily value, I'll keep you around. This is the antithesis of what marriage should look like. According to the Bible, marriage is a covenant between two people, a commitment to love and live sacrificially. As Tim Keller writes:
"When the Bible speaks of love, it measures it primarily not by how much you want to receive but by how much you are willing to give of yourself to someone."
I find it remarkably telling that all but 2 (out of how many televised engagements?) have ended shortly after the finale. They can't keep up the facade of sexual sizzle. The beauty of marriage is that it's not about having to "sell yourself", but in the laying down of your defenses.
Covenantal marriage, where two people can be completely vulnerable, is the very vehicle that protects and preserves romance in your marriage.
"It is covenantal commitment that enables married people to become people who love each other. Only with time do we really learn who the other person is and come to love the person for him- or herself and not just for feelings and experiences they give us. Only with time do we learn the particular needs of our spouse and how to meet them. Eventually all this leads to wells of memory and depths of feeling and enjoyment of the other person that frames and enhances the still crucial episodes of romantic, sexual passion in your married life."
The Bachelor may tune in 7 million rapt viewers, but in my humble opinion, they're missing the real thing.
"If love collapses after the first test, it is not worthy of the name" -Edmund Clowney
Sources: Tim Keller,The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God


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Murrieta Mesa defensive lineman Jess Ayala accepted a full scholarship offer from UC Davis on Saturday, Rams coach Justin Schaeffer reported via text message.
The 6-foot-3, 273-pound had 38 tackles, 16 solo, with seven for losses and three sacks this season.
Ayala becomes the second Murrieta athlete to commit to UC Davis, joining Vista Murrieta offensive lineman Donnell Toliver, who made a commitment last week.
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Dr.Akkineni receives Padma Vibhushan Award
The legend of Telugu film industry Dr. Akkineni Nageswara Rao has received Padma Vibhushan Award from President of India Prathibha Patel in a simple function held at Rashtrapathi Bhavan on Friday evening.
Later speaking to media he said that, he has never expected Padma Vibhushan Award for him. He thanked the film industry and people of the state for blessing him to win this rare honor. He suggested the Government to honor the late artists NT.Rama Rao, SV Ranga Rao and Suryakantham with Bharata Ratna Awards.
He also suggested the Telugu film producers and directors to concentrate on story than making story for an actor. Late NTR, SVR and including himself and many others were emerged as heroes only because of the story. Hence, he said it is high time to concentrate more on the stories than on the actor�s image.
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A Year Ago, IBD Noted Venezuelan Funding of Flawed 'Gasland' Documentary on Which EPA's 'Crucify' Official Collaborated
A year ago in March, an Investor's Business Daily editorial ("America's Enemies Don't Want U.S. Drilling") informed readers that "the Venezuelan Embassy in Washington put out a Twitter post expressing disappointment that the documentary 'Gasland' didn't win an Academy Award." Specifically: "Sadly, 'Gasland' didn't win an Oscar, because a Vzlan helped make it," Venezuela's Twitterer whined." IBD went on to note that "Gasland" had "a Venezuelan production assistant, Irene Yibirin, who ... (has) ties to the (Chavez) government's Foundation National Cinematheque. ... [O]n the site, she praised Chavez."
Why is this relevant? Well, as another IBD editorial on Thursday noted, EPA Region 6 Administrator Al Armendariz, who became deservedly infamous last week when his public articulation of his "Crucify Them" philosophy towards enforcement of environmental laws and regulations in a speech a year ago was exposed, really loves the film, which industry officials have shown is riddled with deceptions and outright falsehoods. Not only that, he was also involved in making it:
Armendariz said in the same speech his proudest moment in his first year at EPA was to have its enforcers watch "Gasland," an anti-fracking propaganda documentary financed by the government of Venezuelan dictator Hugo Chavez, who also opposes all U.S. drilling. Armendariz collaborated with its makers, and got his name in the credits.Story Continues Below Ad ↓
IBD could have and perhaps should have gone much further in its criticism of Antagonistic Al. Armendariz, whose resume communicates what should be a high level of relevant scientific expertise, had to throw any fealty he had to the scientific method overboard by becoming associated with the "Gasland" and praising its final result.
The Independent Petroleum Association of America's Energy In Depth blog thoroughly debunked so much of what is in "Gasland" in June 2010 that one almost has to conclude that the list of truths in the film was miles shorter than the list of false assertions and contentions. The film misstated facts about provisions in laws passed by Congress; misrepresented the degree to which fracking is currently regulated; completely miscommunicated key facts relating to the fracking process; recycled long-discredited environmentalist memes; and in at least seven instances, in the blog post's words, was "just making stuff up." In February 2011, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences ignored industry objections to the film's eligibility for an Academy Award. Well, at least it didn't win. Sorry, Hugo.
Further, it would appear that:
- One of the film's "hooks," namely that producer Josh Fox was offered $100,000 for the right to drill on his land, is highly questionable at best and complete fiction at worst. This claim was parroted in a June 1, 2010 Associated Press story, which also relayed Fox's claim (with what I believe to be little or no skepticism) that he was still receiving such offers. A separate EID blog post on June 7, 2011 by Tom Shepstone makes a compelling case that it's virtually impossible that Fox received such an offer, and that if he did, it couldn't have come from the company whose documents are, according to Shepstone, the only ones which conform "with the format and wording of the document displayed in Gasland."
- Another dramatic hook, namely "the much-vaunted and disturbing image of flammable running water from faucets," is similarly bogus in the supposed "lesson" it tries to communicate: "Well yes, apparently many can (do this) – but sadly for Gasland, for reasons au naturelle. Fox highlights the instance of a flammable faucet in Fort Lupton, Colorado pinning the blame on gas development. The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission however disagree(s), maintaining, 'Dissolved methane in well water appears to be biogenic [natural occurring] in origin" and they found "no indications of oil and gas related impacts to the water well.'"
- In general, filmmaker Josh Fox is a guy who isn't exactly wedded to the concepts of total accuracy and thorough vetting, having been quoted as follows: "I'm sorry but art is more important than politics. … Politics is people lying to you and simplifying everything; art is about contradictions."
Armendariz's involvement with "Gasland," especially as an alleged scientist, his praise of its deeply deceptive content, and his eagerness to brainwash his subordinates with it, all should make it obvious that he is unfit to hold his EPA post or any other position involving regulation.
Following the lead of the Obama administration, which IBD correctly asserted is protecting Armendariz, the establishment press is ignoring the aforementioned crucial elements of this story. Just two examples: The Associated Press, which on Thursday covered the EPA administrator's "apology" while erroneously reporting that Armendariz's outlook only applies to "bad players" who are "not complying with the law (Christopher Helman at Forbes made mincemeat of that claim by recounting the EPA's fantasy-based attempted crucifixion of Range Resources), has done no follow-up story in the intervening 2-1/2 days. Similarly and just as incorrectly, John M. Broder at the New York Times's Green Blog on Thursday claimed that Armendariz's crucifixions remarks targeted "some violators of pollution laws." Helman demonstrated that Range Resources violated no laws, and thanks to its corporate spine eventually forced an EPA courtroom retreat.
What's described here exemplifies yet again how reading key stories and editorials at Investor's Business Daily is indispensable if one wishes to be truly informed, because it so often addresses and exposes matters the establishment press should be covering -- and won't -- and is absolutely fearless in calling them out.
As to Armendariz's continued presence at EPA, I wrote on Thursday that "If this guy holds onto his job — forget the 'apology,' which can't possibly undo Armendariz's outlook as practiced — we will know all we need to know about the Obama administration's regulatory mindset."
Well, now we know, and there can be no remaining doubt.
Cross-posted at BizzyBlog.com.
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Giving aid and comfort to the
Submitted by LAM SON 719 on Sun, 04/29/2012 - 2:35am.
Giving aid and comfort to the enemy, in any administration except of obama's this traitor would be on his way to prison or at least fired. Look for him to be appointed head of the EPA if the Kenyan wins re-election.
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Hopefully when Romney gets
Submitted by Dan The Man 2 on Sun, 04/29/2012 - 3:14am.
Hopefully when Romney gets in, he will replace the directors.
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"Well, now we know, and there
Submitted by Semus on Sun, 04/29/2012 - 5:27am.
"Well, now we know, and there can be no remaining doubt."
We've always known. There's never been any doubt.
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The fight over fracking reveals facts and some fiction R
Submitted by hkopcf on Sun, 04/29/2012 - 6:26am.
A lie can travel half-way around the world while
the truth is putting on its shoes.
- Mark Twain
When I want the truth regarding fracking I watch "Gasland," an anti-fracking propaganda documentary financed by the government of Venezuelan dictator Hugo Chavez, who also opposes all U.S. drilling.
Come on people you can do better.
So, what is fact? What is fiction?
Scott Anderson is the Environmental Defense Fund's point man on gas exploration. "If we're talking about whether or not the fractures that have been created by `frack' jobs have been known to intersect drinking water aquifers, the fact is there have been no confirmed cases of that happening."
In states like Pennsylvania, the gas rich Marcellus shale lies about 6,000 feet deep. That's where the hydraulic fracturing takes place. The deepest aquifers run to about 1,000 feet below ground. That's 5,000 feet of separation, much of it impermeable rock.
Ray Walker is the COO of Range Resources. Range has drilled some 350 wells in Pennsylvania."Any way you look at it," Walker told Fox News, "it is hard to imagine that anything we can do at 6,500 feet would ever approach the surface."
Things don't always go according to plan. In Bainbridge, Ohio, in 2008, a drilling company failed to properly cement its well. Gas escaped into groundwater, contaminating several wells. Instances of improperly cementing wells are rare but have occurred.
There is nothing that is 100 percent perfect in life," says Walker. "But we do know -- through years and years and millions of wells -- what it takes to prevent gas migration."
The key is doing it right. Range Resources takes extra steps to insure its wells don't leak. And, says Walker, if it looks like the cementing job isn't taking correctly, they'll plug that well and drill another.
The shale gas boom holds the promise of inexpensive natural gas -- potentially for decades. It may even help fuel an economic recovery based on cheap energy. As more wells are drilled, they will come ever closer to homes and humans. So it will be incumbent on the industry to use the best practices to insure that gas and water don't mix.
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The shale gas boom holds the
Submitted by motherbelt on Sun, 04/29/2012 - 7:02am.
The shale gas boom holds the promise of inexpensive natural gas -- potentially for decades. It may even help fuel an economic recovery based on cheap energy.
And that is why, IMO, the Obama administration is against it. They want electricity prices to 'skyrocket,' they don't even want CLEAN coal plants (they want to "bankrupt" that industry).
Oh, and don't even THINK about nuclear.
They want a Utopian world of magical wind and solar energy; and apparently they don't care what it costs to get there.
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Being an unregistered foreign agent is a crime,
Submitted by dscott on Sun, 04/29/2012 - 5:02pm.
or it used to be before Obama decided he was the Law by selectively enforcing it. Armendariz has committed a crime not only because of his advocacy for Chavez but additionally as a US government employee NOT reporting his ongoing association with Venezuela, a conflict of interest by attempting to limit production of gas and oil to the financial benefit of a foreign country. It's a crime, plain and simple.
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"'America's Enemies Don't Want U.S. Drilling'"
Submitted by Dave. on Sun, 04/29/2012 - 5:40pm.
Neither does the enemy of America currently residing in the White House.
Vote for the American in November
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~IBD just gave you props and linkage on their FB page
Submitted by Wrathful Brunette on Sun, 04/29/2012 - 7:16pm.
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what will power their i-phones
Submitted by ohio granny on Sun, 04/29/2012 - 9:22pm.
What will power all of todays technology if we are not allowed to use fossel fuels? Wind and solar? Only in the dreams of the environmentalists.
To all you who love technology, if you want to continue to use your laptops, i-phones, i-pads, etc. you better understand that they cannot and will not be powered by sun and wind only. We will need fossel fuels for generations.
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But we aren't supposed to be able to run all of our technology
Submitted by Radical1979 on Sun, 04/29/2012 - 9:46pm.
We are supposed to be like the third world who Obama feels we have so wronged. We are NOT supposed to have the good things of life that technology brings us, unless of course, we are part of the elite.
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I just read the ESPN 5 o 5 regarding predictions for 2014. One of their questions is: Where do you see The Lakers, Knicks and Nets in 2014?
We Kings fans all know that professional sports is more about $ (moolah, samoloans, cash, bread, green, dough, Dead Prez, etc) than truly anything else. For the NBA - the three biggest markets in the U.S. are, of course, New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. The only successful franchise from a won/loss standard right now of those 5 teams in those 3 markets is the beloved Los Angeles Clippers.
These teams spread the wealth to the players - Brooklyn's ? $150M, $180M payroll this year is testament to that. These cities demand winners (which makes you scratch your head in regards to the Knicks in particular) and they will mortgage futures because they feel they can always make it up on the back end. Draft picks are great, but they take time and these markets, fans, and owners don't understand time beyond the here and now. The Patience Preacher does not get air time in these places.
This makes the logic of signing our very own DeMarcus Cousins such a heady move. Rather than argue his value - he is without argument a stat stuffer this season but he has yet to show that he is making a difference in the won/lost column. The playoffs are no closer this season with his improved play and stats than it was last season. Again - that is not the argument here. My statement is that GM Pete D'Alessandro has shown of his Vivek acclaimed chess strategy by owning all of the market shares of DMC stock. Given that those other 4 heavy walleted teams are bereft of future talent (not as much Chicago but the future for Derrick Rose is Gilbert Arenas shaky at worst, a healthier non bone on bone Brandon Roy at best) and their current talent is unproductive, had Cousins been allowed to become an RFA this summer I believe that the pressure to trade (read: sign and trade) would be very different.
We can't know if that would change the stats, production and attitude of The Big Pout (I am Dr. O'Neal-ing this moniker) but with his agent in his ear and the rest of the League buzzing about his game, 2014 would be approached this February and the summer with a substantive skew.
I am giving PeteyD my first, on the first of January, head nod of approval, two seconds ahead. From you, my fellow StR-ers: Do you agree that this looks like a calculated risk that paid off, a lucky break that seems to make sense, or that he still should have waited, DMC gets a bit more max money (and probably a 5 year deal) or so what? trade him for something else (which can still happen, of course)? Do you see the future differently (pre or post lottery)