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WFTDA Championships Final: 1E Gotham Repeats on 1W Oly, 233-130
ATLANTA, GA -- On Sunday afternoon, 1E Gotham became the first team to ever win the WFTDA's championship trophy in consecutive years when they defeated 1W Oly in the WFTDA Championships final for the second year in a row. The final score of 233-130 was a bit misleading as Oly was very much in the game until the last ten minutes -- when Gotham closed them out on a 86-5 run to change the margin from 22 to 103 points.
As had been the case in Gotham's 2011 win over Oly, penalty disparities proved crippling for Oly as the game went on. Oly lost their jammer to the penalty box 10 times against just 2 for Gotham and served 48 minutes in the penalty box overall against 30 for Gotham.
The New Yorkers were overwhelmingly led by Bonnie Thunders with the jammer star, who scored over 75 percent of their points with a tremendous 178-point afternoon; Suzy Hotrod had 40, Claire D. Way had 13 and Brazilian Nut 2. Oly's scoring was a bit more balanced as Atomatrix led with 60 points, followed by On Da Sligh with 47 and DeRanged with 23.
Gotham got off to a good start when Bonnie Thunders pulled lead while Atomatrix got boxed on her opening pass; Gotham's passive offense allowed Bonnie to repeatedly push through Oly's opening platoon of Joy Collision, Hockey Honey, Psycho Babble and DeRanged for a leadoff 20-0.
Just two jams later, Atom was back in the box after a face-to-face takedown of a backwards-facing Donna Matrix was called as a major forearm; 15-0 to Bonnie had Oly in a 38-0 hole after three jams. Atom returned to the box in the fourth frame -- this time, though, Oly blockers Joy, Tannibal Lector and DeRanged had a little more luck handling the passive offense by forcing Claire D Way to the rear of the pack a couple of time. Still, the 13-0 left Gotham up 51-0 after only 8 minutes of play.
The power jam opportunity finally worked out in Oly's favor next, as Atomatrix returned from a long exile in the penalty box just in time to see Brazilan Nut get boxed as Gotham jammer. She racked up 29-0 on a 2-2 pack, and Onda Sligh picked up 4-2 next with a slightly delayed call-off. After that sequence, the score was a more reasonable 53-33 with about 20 minutes left in the first half.
With the score 56-39 about five minutes later, Oly got their second power jam chance as Bonnie Thunders committed a rare error by cutting track with lead jammer at the conclusion of her first scoring pass -- she tried to call it off but only got a trip to the penalty box. Onda Sligh turned that into 6-0 Oly, and on the other side of the power jam, DeRanged managed to get 4-0 quickly enough to ice Bonnie in the box.
Oly was within just 8 points there at 59-51, but Bonnie got lead out of the box and claimed 4-0 of her own. It was 63-51 with 11 minutes in the half, but Joy Collision, Psycho Babble, DeRanged and Hockey Honey had Suzy Hotrod's number on the next, letting Onda Sligh rack up a 19-4 that put Oly in the lead for the first time, 70-67, with 9:45 in the first half.
With the score 77-67 Oly soon afterwards, a light pack of just Sassy and Lil Tonka against 4 for Gotham created an opportunity for Bonnie Thunders to put Gotham back in the lead with a 13-0, making it 80-77. The teams traded the lead on each of the next two jams, with Gotham barely up 84-81 entering the last 5 minutes of the half.
From there, though, Gotham controlled the scoring for the rest of the half, shutting down Oly on a 20-0 run and going into the break holding a 104-81 lead.
DeRanged managed to break the scoring drought on the second half opener, splitting OMG WTF and Sexy Slaydie as four on the floor held Bonnie Thunders to a goose egg in a 4-0. A lengthy series of very close jams -- 3-0 Gotham, 0-0, 4-0 Oly, 4-0 Oly and 0-0 again -- barely moved the score to 107-93 with about 22 to play.
Gotham opened it up again on a big power jam -- Oly blocker Ecko got a big razzing from the crowd after continuing a block on Bonnie Thunders out of bounds and almost all the way into the Gotham bench, and she was the first of numerous Oly skaters to hit the box in that jam. With Oly's jammer DeRanged following her in not too long afterwards, Bonnie eventually was looking at a 4-2 pack, which she transformed into a 20-0 and a 127-97 Gotham lead.
Oly reached triple digits with 20 minutes left to play at 136-100; Onda Sligh followed with a trademark aerial juke of Sexy Slaydie for lead jammer and 4-0, and Atomatrix put 3 more unanswered points up next. A minor Oly rally had it 136-107 with 16:25 to play.
Gotham parried with 4-0 and 3-0 of their own, but were forced to call their first timeout at 143-107 to untangle an apparently complicated penalty queue. They'd spend the next two jams with only two blockers on the floor, and that gave Oly a chance to take lead twice and put up 16 unanswered points to make the score 147-123 with 12:14 to go in the game.
Oly pulled a bit of a trick play on the next frame, with an immediate star pass off the line from Psycho Babble to pivot Atomatrix, who was able to steal 2 points before Bonnie Thunders got lead and called it off. Oly trailed by just 22 points at 147-125.
But Oly's DeRanged was boxed at a very inopportune time on the next frame, as Oly had two blockers already in the box; Bonnie Thunders navigated past Hockey Honey and Joy Collision on her way to a crippling 29-0 frame. Suddenly the Gotham lead was looking a lot more imposing at 176-125 with under 10 minutes to go; Oly never recovered from that blow.
Two jams later, with the score 185-125, the nail in the coffin came as Oly's Atomatrix committed a major track cut -- and once again Oly had only two on the floor to try to slow Bonnie Thunders' roll. Bonnie's 19-0 put the game just about out of reach, 204-125, with 5:30 left in the season.
Oly only scored on one more jam in the game -- and fittingly, the game ended on Oly's 10th jammer penalty and Bonnie Thunders racking up a big score on power jam. That final 20-0 put Gotham's winning margin into triple digits at 103, and Bonnie called it off when period time expired to claim Gotham's third Hydra, 233-130.
Alls I can say is
I am so proud of our girls. In the midst of all these fresh hells in New York, it was wonderful to know that hundreds of miles away, some New Yorkers were having possibly the best day of their lives so far.
Of course, now most of them are headed back into the fray, and people on the subway will have no idea they're standing next to a world champion.
Hard. Smart. Together.
Boob grab
Why has no one mentioned the fact that Donna got away with grabbing Atom's boob (see photo for proof)? I hear Donna didn't even buy her dinner first.
Atom was clearly appalled. She's got her hands in the air like "whoa, Donna, take it easy there." The look on Donna's face is so casual. "Ho, hum. I'm just minding my own business."
And OMG is watching--and loving-- the whole thing.
in shock and awe
awesome win for New York. but I heard a strange rumor
that Bonnie thunders was going to retire? the only thing
that makes me believe that is the newsletter I read
Teflon Donna going to New York wow!! she will be
missed in Philly I always liked to see her skate.
awesome win for New York. but I heard a strange rumor
that Bonnie thunders was going to retire? the only thing
that makes me believe that is the newsletter I read
Teflon Donna going to New York wow!! she will be
missed in Philly I always liked to see her skate.
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Statoil CEO Helge Lund's voice cracked as he remembered the five Norwegians as "innocent victims of brutal terrorism."
The men, aged between 35 and 58, were among at least 37 hostages killed in a four-day standoff between al-Qaida-affiliated militants and the Algerian army.

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Just in time for the summer's biggest holiday, Florida By Water released their 2012 list of places to view fireworks from your boat. So far, they're featuring more than 50 locations submitted by local Chambers of Commerce and Tourism & Visitors bureaus from across the Sunshine State.
Florida is one of the few states that offers this many elaborate displays over water, allowing spectators to view the celebration from the comfort of their boat and making for the perfect holiday outing.
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- Never drink and boat. As the captain you are responsible for the safety of everyone on your vessel. With so many boats on the water, the 4th of July is not a time to take risks.
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Re-entering a Sit-On-Top Kayak
How to Re-Enter Your Sit-On-Top Kayak
Sit on Top kayaks have come a long way and really compliment kayak fishing, they're faster, more stable than the older models. Most people will never tip their kayak and with some kayaks it's almost impossible to do so but we at KFS strongly recommend that you practice re-entering your kayak before you ever think about kayak fishing.
Of course you should practice without all gear with you but keep in mind that you should consider how your gear could hinder reentry onto your kayak. First thing you need to do if the kayak has flipped over is get it right side up, one way to do this is to reach under and grab one side of the seat and pull toward you and this should spin the kayak around. Another method is to reach over the hull of the kayak and grab the other side (handle or seat strap) and lean back and this will turn the kayak over.
Upper body strength will aid in getting you back on but mostly it is about finesse and technique. Different kayaks have different areas that might be better to balance on and also to grab while you leverage to pop back on but that is why we are practicing it and learning what method works best your kayak.
You should always practice in water that is just below your head and then work up to deep-water reentry. Here is a reentry step by step on a Prowler 15′.
- At this stage you should be just getting into a position that is feel comfortable to pop up.
- Here the person is grabbing the side handle, this is working with this kayak but might not work on others. You should try to get some weight on the opposite side to better balance the kayak. Allow the kayak to tip toward you. Let yourself sink deeper into the water and allow the buoyancy of your PFD and your pulling to pop you up out of the water.
- Now is where you should make your move and generate some power, this can be done by grabbing and also kicking with your feet.
- Once you have come out of the water, pull yourself to the opposite side until your chest is over the gunwale, but most importantly… your butt/hips are over the cockpit. This may feel a little unnatural, but you will get used to it.
- Once you have centered the middle of your body over the cockpit, roll yourself around until you find yourself in the sidesaddle position.
- The completed re-entry! Now that you are sitting sidesaddle, just swing your feet inside the yak and you are done!
After you go through once you will newfound confidence on the water, chances are you will never have to use what you learned but it is nice to know you can.
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I am looking for a new kayak for fishing in fresh & salt water. I have it between 2 models; the Wilderness systems Tarpon 120 angler and the Ocean Prowler 13 angler. Any advice??? I can't seem to make the decision. Really would like to hear what you don't like about each of these as well as that may be the determining factor. I will be buying the new 2010 model either way..
If you think I should consider a different kayak brand I am open to suggestions but have looked at a lot of different ones before getting to these 2.
Ocean Kayak Prowler Trident 11 Angler Sit-On-Top Recreational Fishing Kayak
- Single-user sit-on-top kayak perfect for anglers looking for maneuverability
- Made from durable linear polyethylene; roomy molded-in seat
- Comfort Plus seat back provides excellent seating comfort
- Adjustable foot braces; bow hatch with buckled cross lock; fishing rod storage; small tackle box
- 400-pound maximum weight capacity; 17-Inch seat width; paddle not included
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The smallest in the Ocean Kayak Trident line, this kayak really packs a punch. At 11′ this kayak blends stability with considerable weight capacity which most kayaks at this length can't claim. The Trident 11 is perfect for anglers who are looking for maneuverability over covering long distances in their quest for finding a honey hole. The Trident 11 features a bow hatch, large tank well and roomy cockpit. The adjustable foot braces fit most leg lengths and allow you to ride with ease – a great choice for inland waters, slow moving rivers and moderate ocean swells.
FEATURES: Comfort Plus seat back, Oversize tank well with bungee, Large bow hatch with Cross Lock, Battery storage bag in bow hatch, Rod Pod, Transducer compatible scupper, Adjustable foot braces, Paddle keepers, Molded-in cup holder, Side-mounted carrying handles, Reflective deck rigging, Two Flush mounted rod holders, Small tackle box, Angler graphics
SEATING: Seats one adult.
SPECIFICATIONS: LENGTH 11′ 5″ / 3.5 m, WIDTH 30.5″ / 77.5 cm, SEAT WIDTH 17″ / 43.2 cm, WEIGHT 54 lbs / 24.5 kg, MAX CAPACITY 350-400 lbs / 158.8 – 181.4 kgAmazon.com Product Description
The smallest in Ocean Kayak's Trident line, the Prowler Trident 11 angler sit-on-top kayak boldly goes where bigger boats can't. At 11 feet 5 inches long, the Prowler Trident 11 blends stability with a considerable weight capacity of 350 to 400 pounds, a far bigger load limit than most comparably sized kayaks.
The Prowler Trident 11 angler offers plenty of space for you and your fishing gear.
As a result, the kayak is ideal for anglers who want to cover long distances in their quest to find a honey hole. In addition, the kayak is extremely maneuverable, making it easy to saunter through kelp beds, reefs, shallows, and hard-to-access lakes and streams–in short, all the places where the fish don't expect a silent, stealthy guest to paddle close. And as with the best kayaks, the Prowler Trident 11 offers plenty of space for you and your gear thanks to a large bow hatch with an easy-to-open Cross Lock buckle, an oversized tank well with a bungee, and a roomy cockpit. Add in an adjustable foot brace–which fits most leg lengths and allows you to ride with ease–and you can easily handle inland waters, slow moving rivers, and moderate ocean swells.
To keep you comfortable during your fishing trip, Ocean Kayak also included a Comfort Plus seat back, which offers ample foam padding, a UV-resistant nylon fabric, and four-way adjustability. Finally, no angler kayak is complete without a few fisherman-specific items, and the Prowler Trident 11 complies, with two flush-mounted rod holders, a small tackle box, and a unique Rod Pod hatch that provides easy access to your fishing rods while you're seated. Other details include a transducer-compatible scupper, a battery storage bag in the bow hatch, a molded-in cup holder, and reflective deck rigging. The Prowler Trident 11, which is compatible with Ocean Kayak's rudder system (sold separately), comes in yellow and sand colors.
- Length: 11 feet 5 inches
- Width: 30.5 inches
- Seat width: 17 inches
- Weight: 54 pounds
- Max capacity: 350 to 400 pounds
- Options: Rudder system (sold separately)
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Ocean Kayak is part of the Johnson Outdoors family of innovative, market-leading brands. The company designs, manufactures, and markets a portfolio of top-quality products for the global marketplace across four categories: watercraft, marine electronics, diving, and outdoor equipment. Johnson Outdoors' familiar brands include Ocean Kayak, Necky kayaks, Old Town canoes and kayaks, Extrasport, Lendal paddles, Carlisle paddle gear, Minn Kota motors, Cannon downriggers, Humminbird fish finders, Scubapro and UWATEC dive equipment, and Eureka tents.
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The children of two sisters killed in their home in Tampa a year ago asked for the public's help Friday morning to solve the case.
A friend discovered Linda J. Helms, 62, and Vickie Sterling, 54, dead in different rooms in their home at 808 Lotus Ave on April 12, 2012.
Tiana Vause, daughter of Vickie Sterling, and Ben Kowalewski, son of Linda Helms, offered a reward for any tips that lead to an arrest.
"I have been trying to put pieces of the puzzle together since this happened and I can't," Vause said.
Vause, who is eight months pregnant, said it was difficult to realize that her mother would not be there for the baby.
"Just knowing that I won't have her to be there for me, or my son," Vause said before tearing up.
She told us Sterling was finishing school to work in the medical field, and her older sister Linda Helms was helping her out with that.
"In the last 8 months of her life, she finished her schooling, which she was so happy for and I was so proud of her," Vause said.
Ben Kowalewski told reporters that the sisters were always close friends. He says it's hard for his whole family to live knowing the person who killed them in still out there.
"I can't sleep at night anymore, because I go through scenarios in my head," Kowalewski said.
Tampa Police investigated the case as a double homicide. Major Brian Dugan says detectives believe the sisters willingly let the killer into their home.
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The sisters lived in their home for many years. Neighbors describe them as kind.
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Reverse-sexism isn't a thing, people. Neither is reverse-racism. Reverse-sexism would be gender-equality. Reverse-racism would be racial-equality. I get the point people are trying to make, but to me it seems to downplay the fact that if someone from a "minority" prejudges someone based on the colour of their skin or the particular plumbing they were born with, that it somehow isn't racism or sexism.
Keep in mind, this isn't a typical white male who feels put-upon when criticized. It truly bothers me that reverse-racism and -sexism (maybe we should call them "revenge-racism and revenge-sexism", or more appropriately, "racism" and "sexism") are given a pass in society. "It's okay. They've been the subject of prejudice all their lives. They're allowed to do exactly the same thing that was done to them."
How can anyone heal from the damage of oppression if, after the oppression is largely lifted (note, I said "largely lifted"; there are certainly still changes to be made) they are given the green-light to retaliate against their oppressors in exactly the same way (i.e., by making prejudgments based on nothing more than physical characteristics)?
Revenge is never a solution to a problem, especially if after the revenge you still have to live in a society with the target.
Have white males behaved badly throughout history? Absolutely. I think most people would agree that they have. Does it help when the victim does the exact same thing? No. Eventually, someone has to forgive or we get nowhere.
I agree. The problem with "revenge" racism or "revenge" sexism is that it targets those who may have had little or nothing to do with your oppression. It's like keeping the entire class after school because one kid was an ass. As a gay man, it would certainly be understandable for me to trash every heterosexual I ever saw, but it would be counterproductive.
That being said, allow me to share a few thoughts.
First, ask yourself if perhaps the person mistreating you is having a bad day. It's not always about racism or sexism, unless of course epithets are being tossed your way.
Second, when a woman or a person of color directs their anger in my direction, especially online, I don't take it personally. If I know deep in my heart that I have done nothing to deserve such treatment, I ignore it. They don't know me. There's no amount of arguing that will change their mind. Besides, arguing may in fact make it worse. When it happens in person, the only thing you can do is try not to overreact. — We all live in our own realities. When people doubt the intelligence of a Latino who speaks little English, you can hardly blame him for his resentment.
It's not right to lash out at white males just because they're white and male, but there is a little thing called "White Male Privilege". White males can walk down a street in the middle of the night without fear of rape. White males are less likely to be carded at a bar. White males can walk through a department store without being followed or shot by security. I can't change the fact that I am a white male, but I can be aware of how I affect the world around me. Perhaps if more of us were a little more aware, there might be less distrust of white men.
And yes, if you treat a white person badly simply because (s)he is white, are you any better than any other bigot?
…but what do I know?
This Monday, as the nation commemorates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., President Barack Obama will also be sworn in for his second term as President of the United States. The historic significance of this event cannot be overstated, and for those of us who have dedicated our lives to realizing Dr. King's vision of not just racial equality, but social justice, Monday will mark the culmination of decades of struggle. But with each success, we are reminded that our nation's march toward equality is never complete. It is a constant evolution of hearts and minds, policy and tradition. Thanks to the work of Dr. King and so many others, our nation's made incredible progress, but substantial work remains.
The fight against HIV/AIDS has always been about more than the search for medicine or a cure. It has been a battle for human dignity. To demonstrate that each life, regardless of race, sexual orientation, gender identity, nation of origin, or religion, has inherent value. From the beginning, this epidemic has taken the largest toll on our most marginalized communities. From gay men and transgender women, to injection drug users and people of color, those who are most often shut out of our nation's halls of affluence and power are also the most vulnerable to a whole host of health challenges, including HIV.
Over the last four years, we've made huge strides in leveling the playing field…
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The following is excerpted from "The Gentle Indifference of the World," as posted on Against The Grain: Non-Mainstream Observations by John T. Marohn
The Christian Soul and American Culture
In my Christian tradition, I was told that every human being has a soul. That soul, I was led to believe, is created by God and is comprised of a mind and a free will. And that soul, I was also taught by my church, would live on after I died. (I was not taught that, since I have a free will, I could choose the after-life habitat I wanted. That decision would be made for me based on my earthly track record and an omniscient God's foreknowledge—a very tricky combination.)
Using that philosophical and theological model, Hitler, Stalin, Ted Bundy, and Jeffrey Dahmer also had souls. According to that same paradigm, they also had minds and free wills and therefore were to be held accountable for their actions (Christian theologians, to my knowledge, do not accept paranoid schizophrenia, psychosis, or bi-polar disorders as viable excuses for getting off the hook on the final day of judgment).
The American culture I grew up in led me to believe that I could be anything I wanted to be. That I could be my own person. That I could live out any success-story dream I fantasized about. If I just put my hand on the plow of my life, worked hard, and persevered, the world would be my oyster.
Except for the built-in fatalism of the omniscient-God paradigm, I had been well-schooled in Optimism 101. My culture told me I could succeed. My religion taught me that I was morally responsible for all of my actions. That everything was just up to me. That God, through no innate goodness on my part, would intervene, on my behalf, and zap me with favors and grace, if I lived up to His expectations by leading a good life.
But I had no excuses for moral, or even professional failure in life. After all, I was graced with being alive and had a mind and free will—a soul, remember?
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1:40pm Friday 23rd November 2012 in Sport By Alan Feldberg
MICKLEFIELD Judo Club's Joe Chraniuk overcame the odds to take gold in Harlow at the weekend.
There were 19 players in his U38kg weight, but Chraniuk took the title after winning four fights in a row, including a golden score triumph in the semi-final.
Also winning golds were Samir Sydykov, Nicole Dodge and Andriy Zapotichny, while Emils Canko and Alisa Sydykova added silvers.
Completing the club's haul, Bun Phalasan, Jake Mendy, Samuel Abbas, James Morris, Chloe Dodge and Liam Avis-Bates won bronzes.
Not to be outdone, Stokenchurch Judo Club pair Leigh Hale and Daniel Cuadrado and Tim Burt from Hazlemere Judo Club all won golds at the Kent Closed and Invitation Kyu Grade Championships on Sunday. Elsewhere, Sean McKellar won silver at an international even in Holland. His Stokenchurch team-mate Shaun Banks was also competing at the G Judo Championships.


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Albany - A South Georgia cell phone dealer recommended drivers use hands-free cell phones long before state lawmakers started looking into the problem. Graylink Wireless, in Albany, urges customers to buy hands-free sets that are less distracting to drivers.
A new bill facing lawmakers allows police to charge drivers if they cause an accident while talking on the phone. But, a cell phone violation would come only as a secondary charge to an existing charge such as speeding.
"When have various types of hands-free sets," said Amanda Burns at Graylink Wireless. "We have one that doesn't have an ear piece. You just place the microphone in your car and talk."
The hands-free units cost anywhere from $19 to $130. Some states, including Florida, already have cell phone laws. The proposed bill doesn't allow police to pull you over just because you have the phone in your hand.
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Edward Flynn has been the police chief in Milwaukee, Wis., since January 2008. He was police commissioner in Springfield, Mass., from 2006 to 2008. He served as secretary of public safety under then-Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney from January 2003 until taking the Springfield job.
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The Milwaukee Police Department has seized nearly as many firearms this year as the much larger New York City Police Department.
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict reflected in U.S. passports
Tensions from the U.S. Israeli-Palestinian Conflict may be dividing the Executive and Legislative Branch over how place of birth should be listed on U.S. passports when disputed territories are involved.
A place of birth is a region that denotes where a child is born into the world. It can determine nationality, citizenship and is a frequently asked question on all official documents. Recently, in the case Zivotofsky v. Kerry, the question of border determination in disputed regions comes into play.
Congress had recently passed a wide-ranging law that President Bush approved regarding many territory dispute issues, including when place of birth is considered. The law stated that children of U.S. citizens born in Jerusalem were to have "Jerusalem, Israel" inscribed on their passports. However, both the previous and current administration fail to acknowledge that law, and are insinuating that the Legislative Branch breached the powers of the Executive Branch. Many Jerusalem born U.S. citizens are challenging this by arguing Congress has the power to determine where certain territories are located.
While Congress may have enumerated powers, those have very little to do with international geography but more with diplomacy. The President is the one with the power in general foreign relations. For example, Congress could declare war on Vietnam; however, this has nothing to do with the geography but with the country's entity itself. The war wouldn't necessarily be detained to the territory of Vietnam, but rather where the Vietnamese forces are located.
Therefore, Congress doesn't have a say in foreign affairs such as this. The U.S. Department of Foreign Affairs created a volume for consular affairs. Controversial areas are to be labeled by their name for place of birth, but the passport holders are given a choice to either write the disputed territory or the name of the country but not both. In the same manual, those born in Taiwan are given the choice of either having Taiwan or China on their passport but not both. The next section is dedicated to those born in Israel, Jerusalem, and Israeli occupied areas where it states that those born in Jerusalem should only be listed as Jerusalem.
This distinction is necessary because while Taiwan may not be officially recognized by the United States, it is not comparable to Jerusalem, which is currently in the middle of a conflict. Also, having those individuals listed as being born in Jerusalem will only facilitate their passport renewal in the future. Their birth certificate would show a hospital in Jerusalem so, if Jerusalem was to become the territory of one of the regions fighting over their claim, then it would be much easier to accommodate the passport holder. Having someone whose passport only has the name of a country which does not correlate with the hospital listed on their birth certificate will only cause further legal issues.
Some may argue that this issue's controversy is due to recognition of international territories similar to China and Taiwan. For numerous diplomatic reasons, the US does not officially recognize Taiwan as an independent state or country from China. Therefore, when US citizens are born in Taiwan, they have the choice to list Taiwan, or China for place as their place of birth.
However, this issue is more about border determination. Considering Israel, Palestine and the West Bank all have a claim on Jerusalem, this is a dispute that needs to be settled by those three. It is not up to the United States to pacify the citizens of the United States who have children born in a disputed territory.
If the United States chooses to acknowledge Jerusalem as the territory of one country, when there are two powers disputing that claim, we are officially taking sides in the conflict. As a military superpower in the world, the United States should be very careful when considering who to ally with and who to increase diplomatic tensions with. Also, as a country that encouraged Palestine and Israel to have peace talks to determine border determination, water rights, security, mutual recognition, settlements and settle many other points of controversy, we should not be so quick to pick sides or play favorites.
While one cannot deny that the United States is already deeply imbedded in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, it is only for the universally acceptable goal of peaceful compromise. Listing those born in Jerusalem as "Israel" or "Jerusalem, Israel" is firing shots at Palestine. The pragmatics behind those actions can hold serious consequences in an international setting.
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ESPN insider: All signs are pointing to Arizona coaching change
Whisenhunt, who has guided the Cardinals to a 44-49 mark over just less than six seasons on the job, has a team that is currently mired in a nine-game losing streak and coming off a historically bad defeat Sunday in Seattle.
It is for those reasons why many fans want him fired, and ESPN NFL insider John Clayton told Arizona Sports 620's Doug and Wolf he thinks that's exactly what's going to happen at the end of the season.
"I think the fact that this is the longest losing streak since 1944 in franchise history, the team looks like it's totally decimated with nothing at the quarterback position," he said. "I think that the way things are going right now, all signs are pointing to a change."
Clayton noted that Whisenhunt would be entering the final year of his contract in 2013, which could force the team to act.
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In the second period of the game between Canada and Sweden. Minnesota Wild prospect Mathew Dumba hit Carolina Hurricanes prospect Erik Karlsson. Dumba was given a major and a game misconduct for kneeing.
Karlsson didn't return after the incident. You can see the hit here via HockeyWebCast. TSN has also a video of the hit, but I'm not sure if people in the US can view it.
Dumba could face supplementary discipline. If he's suspended, it's going to be a tricky situation for Team Canada. They might start the tournament, which is starting on December 26th, with 5 defensemen. That really seems to be an unlikely scenario to happen though. They've until Christmas to officially finalize their roster.
For the record, Alexander Edler was suspended 2 games during the 2013 IIHF World Championship for a knee hit on Eric Staal. The IIHF then added 2 additional games to Edler, but it doesn't matter in this case.
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Recording about 50 percent take-up rate within a week during the preview
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Phase 3C1 is a vibrant modern office tower which offers office units with modular and flexible layout, featuring a Sky Deck well-equipped with facilities fronting the KLCC view, a beautiful grand lobby entrance, double volume garden terrace on every 2 floors of the tower, 5 lifts per floor, is high-speed broadband infra-ready and also equipped with a 2-tier security access system.
Being part of the sustainable and integrated mega project, the tower is also directly connected to the lifestyle shopping mall (V Retail) and the whole development of Sunway Velocity via an elevated alfresco-styled environmental deck (V Boulevard). Another attraction in this sustainable development is the 2-acre Central Park (V Garden), Sunway Velocity's own internal green lung.
Sunway Velocity is strategically located just 3.8km from the highly prestigious Kuala Lumpur City Centre with landmark roads of Jalan Cheras, Jalan Peel and Jalan Shelly bordering it. It is a highly anticipated property development in the area, set to revive and regenerate the social and economic activities in the south of Kuala Lumpur.
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Sinatra plays loudly through my speakers, breaking the silence in between the noise of my shop as I work. I have been on a steady Sinatra kick for about 3 years and holding. Sinatra, BB King or the blues of course. Today is no different except for the early and eagerly anticipated spring in the 70 degree air.
I work with my doors wide open, music playing and surrounded by my gardens and all the new growth bursting through the soil. The robins are splashing in my birdbath and the birds are chirping at the top of their lungs. I cannot help but sing Sinatra's "The Second Time Around" all day as I make these sweet little birds. They are a new commission; a wedding gift for a friend's father who was recently remarried. They make me laugh and smile all day as I create them. I hope they can feel this in the piece..
Love is lovelier the second time around…and to this I can relate.
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This is the third, and final, part of my look at the Lions linebackers. If you have not read the previous two installments then you can find them at these links:
A Tuff Look at the Lions Linebackers - Part 1
A Tuff Look at the Lions Linebackers - Part 2
It probably is not necessary to read part one in order to understand this fan post, because most of it is rehashed in part two anyway. You probably should read part two in order to gain a complete context on how I am evaluating players to decide which linebackers would be the best fit for the Lions.
In part two we talked about the defensive system that the Lions play and the role that the linebackers fill within that system. Then we looked at the profile that the Lions use to evaluate linebackers to fit within their system. To recap briefly, we determined that the ideal linebacker for the Lions
- Will be over 6 feet tall and 230 lbs in size.
- Are reasonably fast (40 yard dash in under 4.7 seconds)
- Pure speed is not as important as playing speed.
- Must be able to defend the pass while covering running backs and tight ends
- Must be able to play good run defense
- Ability to rush the passer is a plus
- Should be a sure tackler
- Should hit the ball carrier with authority
All of the linebackers we look at will be evaluated based on this profile. There are a number of players that are a possibility for the Lions to acquire. What we do not know is the conditions under which a player will become an unrestricted free agent, we can only guess. I will not bother guessing. Instead, I will present a number of names that the Lions can consider acquiring and I will not distinguish between free agency and making a trade. This article will focus on how each of these players meets our profile and will attempt to rank each player according tho how they will fit in our defense.
A Look At the Players
We will start by taking a brief look at each player and what they can do. I will present a brief scouting report on each player as I see them. You can feel free to disagree with any of my assessments. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Pros: Anderson is a quick, athletic outside linebacker. He can cover large areas of the field and play from sideline to sideline. His run defense is very good and he led all NFL linebackers with 61 stops in 2010. Anderson is a sure tackler and breaks down well in space to make a good solid tackle. He can also play solid pass defense as evidenced by him breaking up 6 passes and intercepting one in 2010. Anderson is fully capable of covering both tight ends and running backs in man coverage.
Cons: Anderson had a breakout year in 2010 and could be a one year wonder. but his play on the field suggests he is the real deal.
Overview: James Anderson is my pick as the outside linebacker that the Lions should pursue in free agency this season. If there were a picture of the ideal that Jim Schwartz is using for his linebacker profile, the picture would be of Anderson. Anderson is a great fit for the Lions because he already has proved himself in the Carolina 4-3 defense. He will not have to learn an entirely new defensive scheme in order to fit in with the Lions. He is simply as close as the Lions will come to the prototypical strong side linebacker for their system in the 2011 free agent market.
Pros: Stephen Nicholas is a physical outside linebacker that likes to hit. He plays best when he is allowed to attack up field and make plays in the backfield. Nicholas' strength is his run defense. He shows good quickness and can make tackles in pursuit. He has enough quickness to create pressure on the quarterback in blitz situations.
Cons: Nicholas is a bit stiff in the hips and that can cause him some trouble in pass coverage. He operates best in pass coverage when he can drop into a zone and keep the play in front of him. He will struggle in man-to-man coverage on tight ends.
Overview: Stephen Nicholas is best used as a strong side linebacker that is primarily asked to play the run. He is not horrible in pass coverage when properly used, but he will not be a standout in that role. He is still a clear upgrade over any other Lions linebacker in run defense. Think of him as a better version of Zack Follett.
Pros: Manny Lawson is an athletic outside linebacker with excellent speed and vertical jump. He can easily cover the field from sideline to sideline. His pass coverage skills are excellent and he can be counted on to erase the opposing tight end and running backs from the passing game. Lawson's run defense is also good. Manny is capable of pressuring the quarterback when asked to blitz.
Cons: Manny Lawson suffered a torn ACL in 2007 and missed most of the season but he has performed well since then. Lawson is not a tackling machine like some of the other linebackers in this list.
Overview: Manny Lawson is a player that is out of place. His performance in the 3-4 defense in San Francisco indicates that he would probably fit better in a 4-3 scheme. While he can get pressure on the quarterback from the blitz, he is not a beast as rushing the passer. This has limited his effectiveness and snaps for the 49ers. Since the 49ers drafted Aldon Smith, it is likely that Lawson will lose even more snaps. It is possible that Lawson would be happy to change teams in order to get a fresh start in a role that suits him better.
Pros: While Stephen Tulloch is not the fastest player in this list, he makes up for his lack of speed with very good instincts. He is good at filling the hole in run defense and makes sure tackles.
Cons: Lack of speed makes Tulloch a liability in passing defense. He has proved in Tennessee that he is essentially a two down linebacker.
Overview: There has been a lot of discussion about Tulloch coming to the Lions. While I cannot discount the possibility entirely, he does not seem to fit the Lions linebacker profile. It is likely that a team like the New York Giants will prize him more highly than the Lions would.
Pros: Thomas Howard may be the fastest linebacker in the NFL. He is so fast that he not only can he cover linebackers and tight ends, but he can also cover wide receivers. He can also get to the passer quickly on blitzes Howard is one of those guys that not only has speed, he can play with speed.
|Cons: Howard has not met the expectations of the Raiders at outside linebacker because of his problems in defending the run. He has not developed the strength and skills required to shed blocks effectively and gets caught up in traffic.
Overview: Thomas Howard is the polar opposite to Stephen Tulloch. He gives you a superb pass defense and a somewhat deficient run defense. Still, he would be an upgrade to any of the outside linebackers currently on the roster.
The Tale of the Tape
All we have left to do is compare each of these players. I will put each of the profile requirements in a table and rate each player accordingly. There are five primary requirements and three secondary requirements. The ratings will be from one to ten with ten being the highest grade for primary requirements. Secondary requirements will be graded from one to five. So let's see how it turns out.
|Pass Def
|Run Def
|James Anderson
|Manny Lawson
|Thomas Howard
|Stephen Nicholas
|Stephen Tulloch
As you look at these numbers keep in mind that the grades are measuring how the player fits the requirements of the profile that the Lions use to fit linebackers into their system. My grades have placed James Anderson at the top of the list for free agent linebackers. Keep in mind that Anderson may be a one year wonder and that might knock him down a few points if the Lions were the ones doing the evaluation. I think the Lions will look at talent and skills and will not worry that much about only one year of big production.
You might rank the players differently from how I have. You might have some players that you would like to add to the rankings. Feel free to chip in your thoughts and maybe we can get some insight into how Martin Mayhew might be thinking about filling holes in the linebacker corps.


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I have a bunch of wedding dress for sale. Various sizes, various erra's, and styles. Selling for $25 a peice. I don't have all the infomation about these dress or the the pictures on the listing right now, but I will try and get that up here today. Here is a rough description of what I can remeber I have without looking at them futher:
1. I have 2 dresses form the 70's. One is the one in the picture. The other is and ivory and pink frothy number with pink in the train. Very vogue looking. The one in the picture more traditional hippie in the woods style.
2.The rest are form the 80's or 90's. The newer ones though are intresting and not ugly. One has an extremely long heavily ruffled train, kind of a spainish flair and lots of beading. One is an 80's dress with puff sleeves, just like what Princess Diana Wore. Satin dress with pink rose buds on it and a big bow(think it pink too) in the back near the but.(Pink is in right now, just watch the wedding dress shows on cable!!) Long train and plenty of bead work, especially on the train. One is a more recent dress, probaly late 90's or even newer.(I'm not an expert!!) Heavily, heavily beaded, long sleeved(winter dress??)(Kate Midleton wore a long dress; their back in!!), long train and heavily beaded too, traditional white and comes with a matching veil. This one I got at a garage sale form the original bride and it was in a wedding dress chamber and had been proefessionally cleaned. Don't have the chamber anymore, but this one is probaly the most expensive out of the bunch.
3. One more dress, that is like a debutant or comming out dress. Cinched in waist, bell skirt with crinolin, sleaveless puckered straps. Dress has a white and pink theme. Heavy embroidery stiching in white and pink. Pink rose buds on the sleeve straps. This one is smaller size and I would say fairly recent, say the last 7 years or so. Could be used as a modern wedding dress too.
Most of these dresses are in bigger sizes, as I was trying them on. (Hey, you know it's fun!!!!!) I would say size 14 to 20 on the dresses. Again, I will try to get back and update this listing with more specifics later on today. CALL ME IF YOU WANT SPECIFIC PICTURES OR SIZES AND DESCRIPTIONS AND I WOULD MORE THEN WILLING TO TEXT PICTURES AND TALK WITH YOU OVER THE PHONE.
If interested, please call 651-399-1735 and if no one answers leave a message and I will return your call as soon as I get it. I will update the listing as the dresses sell, but if you see this listing, then I still have at least one dress. Cash only please. Will deliver if you cover my gas. Thanks!!
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Summer is the best time to put braces on a child who needs them, said La Jolla orthodontist Dr. Robert Sunstein, DDS.
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To illustrate the ease and effects of today's braces, Sunstein created a video showing how to apply and wear braces, which also explains how quickly teeth can be straightened. The video will soon be available on both YouTube and his website, www.sandiegoorthodontist.com
Treatment time for braces is usually 10-18 months, Sunstein said, adding it can take a little shorter time for younger children and a little longer time for older kids.
Sunstein said he works with both children and adults. "We do metal braces, clear braces and removable Invisalign to straighten teeth," he said. "We're getting to the point that we can take digital images of the teeth and make retainers, crowns and/or bridges without even taking any impressions of the teeth. We can literally take a digital image of the tooth and e-mail it to the lab and they can fabricate a crown, a retainer or an implant."
Over the past 15 years, Sunstein said he's watched orthodontic technology evolve so rapidly that the best quality techniques are now available to accelerate teeth straightening.
Also known as "the Sunny Smile Specialist," Sunstein works out of two offices, one in La Jolla and the other in Carmel Valley. Both are equipped with state-of-the art technology, including digital radiology offering minimal radiation.
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Title: Mapping Exposure to Avalanche Terrain
Proceedings: 2010 International Snow Science Workshop
- Cam Campbell [ Canadian Avalanche Centre, Revelstoke, British Columbia ]
- Peter Marshall [ Canadian Avalanche Centre, Revelstoke, British Columbia ]
Date: 2010
Abstract: During the winter of 2009-10, several signs were created in collaboration with British Columbia government agencies for winter trailheads. The centerpiece of these signs is a regional-scale map of surrounding terrain with slope- to basin-scale polygons shaded according to the Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale (ATES). The use of ATES for slope- to basin-scale terrain classification is a departure from its intended use as a descriptor of the overall seriousness of a particular route. The ATES technical model is designed at basin- to regional- scales and needed to be supplemented for use at different scales. Adequate accuracy was maintained on the low precision and large scale trailhead maps solely through supplementary subjective terrain assessments using expert judgement. But there is a demand for similar Google Earth based maps with limitless scale requiring much higher precision. So there is a need for a more deterministic method to apply ATES at slope- to basin-scales, instead of relying solely on judgement. This paper presents work done to-date, and discusses experiences and ideas for future noncommercial backcountry recreation avalanche terrain exposure maps.
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Keywords: winter trailheads, avalanche terrain exposure scale (ates), slope- to basin-scale terrain
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I disagree with all the people thinking that since we won't contend, the time to sell is now. That we should make moves now to get rid of some players and build towards next year. I'm not going to debate the "can we still contend this year" issue. We've done that enough. However, let's assume that we won't contend this year, why would we start dumping players in May? That's stupid.
If the A's are going to be sellers this year, they should wait until the trade deadline approaches, and contender and bubble teams are looking for that one piece they need to get to the playoffs now. Durazo may not look good to teams now, but a lefty with some pop (who hit .320 last year, btw) would look very good to a team who needs one more bat to shore up their lineup. Zito would be worth a fortune to a team who wants to beef up its rotation for the playoff drive. Byrnes could provide the spark for a bubble team to roll into the playoffs.
If the A's are gonna get rid of all these guys (plus Dotel), now is not the time to do so. We need to rape the market when teams are getting desperate near the deadline to make a move. Then they will be willing to give up a bit more. Our young guys would still get half a season of big league experience under their belt before they take the reins next year, and we would get more key pieces to keeping us as contenders for years to come.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The University of Louisville's 2009-10 academic progress rate (APR) for its football team fell below a minimum requirement which subjects the football program to an initial scholarship reduction for 2011.
The APR measures academic eligibility, retention and graduation for student-athletes. U of L's 2009-10 four-year APR for football for the period from 2006-10 is 908, which is below the minimum required mark of 925. U of L will lose three of its possible 25 initial scholarships to award in 2011, but will be allowed to maintain the full 85 overall scholarship limit. In anticipation of the penalty, the Cardinals signed 21 student-athletes in the 2011 class.
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