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Weekly update on all things Hip-Hop and my opinion on it. Word! Stitcher Radio and iTunes coming soon…
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This week… "Coming Home From Jail, Drake's Chances, Nicki vs. Ransom"
Let me see… "The writing's on the wall", "The jig is up", "The end is nigh". No matter how you look at it, a fad gets old. People will not invest a lifetime in "moment" music. Some music is just cool for what we are in to at the time. I like to call it Fast Food rap. We all love fast food, but it ain't got shit on a home cooked meal. Nicki Minaj is Fast Food.
Any time you have to re-release an album with bonuses because it didn't live up to expectations? That sh*t flopped. It's quite common in the music game. But when you release it on Black Friday and it does worst than ever?! You either have to switch your focus or GTFOH. I think Nicki could be a viable artist if she backed off the "Crazy, Stupid, Barbie, Butt implant, Tri-Sexual, Lady NahGa, Zombie moan rapping shit."
She has the voice and the delivery, and with proper ghost writers…she can be hotter than ever. That's just me. Here is what makes this post real juicy though. I had the pleasure of listening to Hot 97 when the Program Director (Ebro) went in on her latest album sales. 3600 units moved total. Dayum!His reason for why her album sold jack shit on the biggest shopping day in the US…Peter Rosenberg.
I don't know about that but Rosenberg has made valid comments about her brand of Hip-Pop. Granted, this is coming from a station that plays a ton of bullsh*t that doesn't belong to Nicki Minaj. Whatever. Well, Nicki caught wind of their words and now…this:
2011 is done. It was a fantastic year for hip-hop! For all the "hip-hop is wack" talk, I'd say LOOK CLOSER. This year provided a lot of inspired material from artist. I have 5 albums/mixtapes that stood above the rest. It would have been easier for me to do a top 10 but top 5 is more interesting in my opinion. Plus, I like putting the pressure on myself. Lol! I can say without a doubt, THESE WERE THE BEST FOR THE YEAR 2011…
Here is MY top five hip-hop albums/mixtape(s) of 2011:
Kendrick Lamar "Section .80"
"Talk about slept on. I heard the snippets and was completely uninterested. Then I decided to give it a full listen after hearing so many people talk about it. Needless to say, I came away extremely impressed (snippets are never a good idea). I wasn't only impressed by Kendrick's various flows but the consistency at which this mix-tape album moved. This is the type of young mc that old heads say doesn't exist (fix ya glasses old head). This is a "throwback" album. Well placed skits, hard tracks, flows, and a conscious tone/concept. Just take a listen to the track "Keisha's Song" and you'll realize he's just not here to spit. Kendrick Lamar is a force to be reckoned with in 2012. Believe it. I do."
Elzhi & Will Sessions "Elmatic"
"How do you do that? How do you remake one of the greatest albums in hip-hop history? It has to be a recipe for failure. Right? NOT AT ALL. (Not to be compared) Elzhi & Will Sessions's Elmatic is a classic in itself. I know. How is that even possible? This tribute was sooo on point. First, Elzhi does an excellent job of paying tribute without trying to imitate Nas. He actually builds upon the classic lyrics by providing his own perspective (i.e. Detroit State of Mind). It works well. I tried to hate but COULD NOT FRONT. On the beat front, the band Will Sessions does a superb job of keeping the essence of the original tracks and injecting the original sample in most cases. It is a masterful job that doesn't draw comparions (or shouldn't) to the original classic…Illmatic. This was in my top 5 from day one. If you don't feel this…well…hip-hop is not for you. WORD."
Big K.R.I.T. "Return to 4eva"
"I knew absolutely nothing about this dude going in. I caught wind of his name a couple of times but thought he was just some dude the internet hyped up. I saw how much people were anticipating his mix-tape so I figured I'd give it a listen. I love when I get "pleasantly surprised" in hip-hop. While some fans tend to invest all of their energy in the anticipation of their favorite artist, we miss out on the dudes coming up. Big K.R.I.T. is yet another example of a young artist who cares about his lyrics. This mixtape is NICE! Think young Outkast/UGK. Not only does he do a decent job lyrically, the production is perfect. This doesn't feel or sound like your average mixtape, and that alone leaves me excited for his debut album in 2012."
Phonte "Charity Starts At Home"
"I didn't even know this was coming out. Serious. I was so busy looking at lesser albums, when my favorite mc from one of my favorite groups (Little Brother)" was about to drop an album. Talk about total package. While others were a little disappointed with Drake's album (not I), I was still listening to one of Drake's inspirations. Not only is Phonte a waaay better rapper, he is a waaaaaaaay better singer. Really. This album contains the perfect balance between the two (though heavier on the hip-hop side). Reuniting with 9th Wonder on a couple of tracks feels like Little Brother all over again (sorry Big Pooh). Phonte's clever lyrics combined with dope beats, and his familiar comedic monologues make this album an easy choice for my top 5 of 2012."
Common "The Dreamer, The Believer"
"As far as I'm concerned, if it dropped before the New Year's Ball… it's a candidate for 2011. I couldn't have done this list without hearing this album. Three hot singles, and re-teaming with NO I.D. could only mean good things. THIS ALBUM IS F@CKIN' HOT! Not only does he make up for that dud of a last album, he proves that he is still relevant on ALL fronts. Is it a classic? I don't know. Only time will tell, but right now I've listened to it several times. I can't move on to anything else right now. This album is so satisfying. This is a case where the supply exceeds the demand. Like all the other players on the list, you can tell that there was a goal in mind. Kanye and Common have a dope chemistry together but it has nothing on Common and No I.D. With features from the likes of Nas, John Legend, and even Maya Angelou… Common closed out 2011
just right. "
Honorable Mentions:
Saigon "Greatest Story Never Told"
Raekwon "Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang"
Game "The R.E.D. Album"
Pharoahe Monch "W.A.R.(We Are Renegades)"
The Roots "Undun"
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2010 was another good year for hip-hop. Most projects felt like artist cared more about artistry and lyricism. While there was still a handful of bullshit released this year, 2010 was inspiring and makes me wonder what's next for 2011.
Here is MY top five albums/mixtape(s) of 2010:
The Roots "How I Got Over"
"This album was a must buy when I first heard it was coming. After a critically acclaimed album like Rising Down, I was patiently awaiting the follow up. It didn't disappoint what so ever. Though some felt there were too many features, I thought all the guest appearances complimented the feel of this album. The sound quality is what makes this project shine. The crispness of the vocals and instruments are right up there with those of a live show. Add this to your collection. One of 2010's best for sure."
Freeway & Jake One "The Stimulus Package"
"This mixtape hit early in 2010. The timing was perfect. It was the 1st of many dope mixtapes of 2010. I was caught off guard by it. I downloaded it not expecting much, and came away rocking this on a regular basis. Sh*t, I'm listening to it now as I type. I wasn't always the biggest Freeway fan, but his lyrics/delivery with Jake One's beats are a match made in hip-hop heaven. Though the sales didn't mirror the acclaim, I think any hip-hop fan should take they hard earned money and support this dope example of -the emcee & the producer-."
Big Boi "Sir Lucious Left Foot:The Son of Dusty Chico"
"To be honest, I'm a Andre 3000 fan first. I'm also an Outkast fan first. I was curious, but not really looking forward to Big Boi's release. When I heard that Andre 3000 wouldn't appear on the album, I was even more less interested. I decided to support anyway and I was more than happy that I did. Big Boi's solo debut (not counting Speakerboxx) is a excellent album. It maintains the tone and feel of an Outkast release and showcases Big Boi as an underated lyricist. While eveyone in hip-hop went one way with there music, Big Boi did what him and Andre do best…go left. Put this in heavy rotation."
Eminem "Recovery"
"Let's be honest. Relapse was a little bit of a disappointment. After waiting a long time for a new Eminem release, Relapse was just more of the same. Recovery on the other hand was something I hoped Eminem would be capable of. A more personal album performed by Marshall Mathers and not all that serial killer sh*t. This album is hot! The music and lyrical skill of Eminem has never been in question. The content was always the bolder holding him down as an artist. Eminem grew on this project, and now he is more dangerous than ever as an emcee. For people who stayed away from him because of the "kill my baby moms" music in the past….this is one of the reasons why he is one of the best to ever do it."
Kanye West "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy"
"Hate him or Love him, Kanye West is the best doing it right now. Sorry. Who else can make Obama and the whole country refer to him as a Jackass, and still come out with one of the best albums of the year. F*ck what you heard, this album is classic! Why? It's more than a hip-hop album….but it's a hip-hop album (if that makes any sense). Everything is handle with perfection in mind. From the guest appearances to the beats, to the lyrics. Kanye has crafted an album that achieves what I think most artist like Diddy(LTTP) and Jay-Z (BP3) were aiming for. An album that combines sounds and influences from many genres and maintains the artists' integrity. The singing may not be for everyone, but it is well placed and tolerable in most cases. 2010 was a good year for Mr. West."
Honorable Mentions:
J. Cole "Friday Night Lights"
Joe Budden "Mood Muzik 4"
Rick Ross "Teflon Don"
David Banner & 9th Wonder "Death of A Pop Star"
Ghostface Killah "Apollo Kids"
I'm not going to front…I kind of like this joint. It's been said that this is a Lil' Kim diss record. I really hope not. For every good thing that happens in hip-hop music lately…the bad overwhelms. You will do some crazy sh*t when you're are bored (like this blog entry).
It's show and prove time for this chick. What do ya'll think?
Nicki Minaj feat. Eminem "Roman's Revenge":
Here's what I'm rocking while down in B-more for Morgan State University's Homecoming:
Vado- "Slime Flu":
"This dude Vado is like a better Juelz Santana. That's not saying much in my opinion. This album has a lot of nice tracks. Vado is mostly brag-rap, but I f*cks with it. The beat selection is what makes this album. If you like that "dip-set" style of music you'll dig Slim Flu from the young gunner of the U.N. (Cam'ron's new crew)."
DJ Drama & Maino- "Gangsta Grillz:The Art of War":
"Maino's music is my hip hop guilty pleasure. I don't consider him a lyricist. I think he sounds like 2 Pac at times. But I love his passion when he rhymes. And any man who can come off a 10 year bid and make a couple of hit records is all right with me. It may also help that he is from around my way (BK-The Stuy). Lol! This mixtape is hard. Maino fans will be happy. Dj Drama does another good job of crafting a well paced mixtape. If you're already a fan, this is a nice primer before Maino's next album."
Joe Budden- "Mood Muzik 4: A Turn for the Worst":
"What can I say? This is probably one of the dopest mixtape series to date. Joe Budden is very underrated in my opinion. The dude spits. This 4th installment carry's on the tradition for the Jersey bred emcee. My favorite track on the mixtape is "Remember the Titans". Joe Budden is the type of emcee that always sounds hungry. The beat selection matches the energy. With a few guest appearances, Mood Muzik 4 serves as another intro for those that don't know…. He Never Fell Off."
Kanye West- "The Letter/G.O.O.D. Friday Mixtape":
If you like what you've been hearing from Kanye's "Good Friday" leaks, this is the mixtape for you. It takes all of the songs currently leaked by Kanye (and others) and puts them all in one place. I can't say
that I like everything I've heard so far, but what I do like, makes this mixtape heavy rotation. The mixtape features such leaked tracks as "Monster", "Runaway", and the "Power" remix. As Ye fans wait for the November release of "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy", mixtapes like these hold our attention for just a little while longer.


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Charles Arlinghaus: The current budget is all we can afford
Winning an election for governor is a sort of mixed blessing in New Hampshire. On the one hand you have the euphoria of having won the election. On the other hand, your gift is to immediately start preparing a budget that's due just a few weeks after you get sworn in. New Hampshire's budget is always in a bit of crisis and this year is no exception.
Every two years, we see headlines about difficult budget decisions. The last few cycles have been worse than most. After four years of recessionary revenue contraction, emergency budget fixes, and unusual financial measures (gimmicks if you didn't like them, unusual measures if you did), the Legislature had a huge problem. So the 2011-passed budget cut spending to bring revenue and spending back into line with each other.
The governor-elect and many newly elected legislators spent a lot of time on the campaign trail promising to reverse those changes or at least ameliorate them. Now comes the hard part.
Budgets, like politics, are all about choices. There are five or ten things everyone would like to add in but only if the money is available. Therein lies the rub. A budget is about picking and choosing among competing priorities but spending no more than the money that is available.
After the last budget, spending and taxes are roughly in line but there are pressures that will make it difficult to keep them in line. Everything else being equal, the natural growth in revenues (most taxes will increase a little bit as the economy grows without any change in rates) will pay for the things we are currently doing plus the natural increase in costs associated with those programs - health insurance costs more, retirement costs continue to rise, staff salaries have automatic increases, most supplies cost more.
In other words, to add new programs or "restore funding" to this system or that, some other area of the budget must be cut. It seems unlikely that other areas will be cut. After all, the last Legislature was the most eager to cut spending in the modern era. Cuts they left on the table are probably too controversial to pass muster with current lawmakers.
The other way to increase spending is to increase taxes. The problem is that most taxes are essentially a price on economic activity. Raise the price and you get less activity. In the current precarious economic climate there are few activities we would like less of.
In times of budget pressure, there is a temptation, to which both parties are susceptible, to let some degree of wishful thinking trump caution in the budget process. Temptation rarely takes the form of obvious gimmickry. Things like using borrowed money for operating expenses are now ridiculed enough to be politically impossible.
But the first cautious battle will be over revenue estimates. Traditionally, the House Ways & Means Committee and the governor will develop revenue estimates concurrently. Two years ago, a huge disagreement over those estimates was the central budget battle. The governor's estimates were of the same wildly optimistic variety that had gotten us into trouble the previous two budget. If you guess high, you can spend the money, hope for the best, and patch the holes later.
The House estimates were about $200 million lower. At the time I said they were pessimistic but not overly so. The House lowered them again but the Senate wisely went along with the original House estimates. Twelve months later, there was no budget emergency but revenues had come in within one-tenth of 1 percent of the estimate. The second year of the budget is actually doing a little better but it's still early.
Lawmakers need to estimate revenues cautiously. Underestimating a little creates a small cushion for contingencies. Overestimating creates a crisis. On top of that, so-called medicaid enhancement provides about 5 percent of our revenues and is subject to a lawsuit which looks like it could go either way.
Add this up and it seems unlikely that any new programs are going to be added to state law without a significant tax increase (which seems unlikely).
Agency heads submitted budgets asking for about a 19 percent increase in spending. Based on current revenue levels, that seems about 19 percent too high. In all likelihood, those wanting the restoration or expansion of their program will have to live with the status quo.
Charles M. Arlinghaus is president of the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy, a free-market think tank in Concord. His email address is firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Posted: 11 Sep 2013, 06:37
Wow I am starting the thread from Detroit airport. . One flight down and 2 to go.
Steps yesterday were under 4000 Sherry I will post all my steps when I get home no fitbit sync on this trip, but am wearing it.
Food good just had a banana snack and tea.
The crazy , journey begins.........
To all sassies I must say if there is something you have wanted to try or do, if at all possible do it! Like the Nike commercial add says Just Do It ! Why not, if you wait too long , maybe it will be too late. And if we all wait till we all retire then maybe our health will not be great. So that is the reason for living my bucket list now......... Guitar on going, This trip, and many more adventures to come with my family and hubby....and friends.
I know we are alll here to lose weight, main reason, or to maintain. But remember as Chris Powell and many many other fitness leaders all say, you have to live life and enjoy life and be happy with the you , you are right now in order to heal and lose.
So take today wether it is a small change , make just one change so instead of a donut I chose a banana. Koodos to good choices.
Onto the next flight......hooking up with Susan in an hour and a half, then Donna is on next flight to join us in minneapolis.
Cheers till next update, travel with us sassies in spirit.
Only I hold the fork, so I will learn to put it down more often !
Only I hold the fork, so I will learn to put it down more often !
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Posts: 675
Posted: 11 Sep 2013, 06:57
Good morning Denise and the rest in the challenge! Safe travels for you ladies really moving it today! LOL
I got another 4 bottles of water in yesterday and I am so thankful for the sassy that made that daily challenge on Monday. I intend to think of it as a fresh daily challenge. I even picked out a spot on the kitchen counter to put my empty bottles to keep track of how many I've had!
I had 6 pts yesterday and 15,114 steps yesterday.
Today I am having lunch out and then going to get my brows done. I have a short webinar to do this afternoon for work but I can do it from home so this is sort of a "me" day.
Have a great one ladies and gent! We want to see pics of the trip! BTW, a couple of us other ladies are planning our own little get-together next month. Seeing family and friends in early October!
Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ who stengthens me."
"First we form habits; then they form us. Conquer your bad habits or they will conquer you." ~ Robert Gilbert
Destruction takes away what's true and pure; and only leaves pretend....
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Posted: 11 Sep 2013, 08:56
Are you here yet? Doing four appts and then off to the airport to see my sassies. It still doesnt seem real. Get ready I,ll probably cry at the airport. U know how when someone visits u get things ready. I,m ready as I,ll ever be cuz I live in a 100 yr old home and cobwebs are forming as we speak. I,ll my steps have been chore steps but u can get alot doing chores. Here,s to Denise,s bucket list glad I was on it. Come fly with us, come finish what u started. Susan and Donna catch that plane here,s to a safe flight!! Coffee please,Laurie
5280 steps 3 pts.
I want to be a free spirit in a grown up life!
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Posted: 11 Sep 2013, 09:14
Morning all,
Safe travels Denise, Susan and Donna.
Headache got the most of me yesterday and I only managed 4,703 steps and 5 points - no exercise
This cutting out caffeine is killing me - headache again today - pushing through but not loving it. Think I will have a cup of green tea , oh no can't do that it has caffeine as well, rats!
Ok time to get ready for my 10:00 meeting. Have a great day sassies!
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." – Eleanor Roosevelt
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Posted: 11 Sep 2013, 09:48
Hello from Minneapolis airport. Anxiously waiting for Denise then Donna soon. Yea!!!!
My son is better this morning. He went with us at 5:30 to drop me off at he airport this morning. He's so sweet. Lizzy just said bye and rolled over. Ha
My steps will be entered on Sunday.
Woot woot Denise is on her way.
Success is achieved and maintained by those who try-and keep trying!!
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Posted: 11 Sep 2013, 10:20
Safe travels to you all!
6 points & 9791 steps! Woo Hoo! Maybe I will get the hang of this fiber thing yet
Got a 5K tonight, going to weigh in before I run ... hoping to kiss this plateau good bye!
Thanks for reading,
Kat Files
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Posts: 644
Posted: 11 Sep 2013, 11:55
Happy Hump Day Sassies! Here's to a safe tripe & a wonderful time to the travellers; I'm SOOOO jealous!
Had a great workout with Monica last night...Bobbi is good, but I'm SOO glad to be back with Monica & our regular routine. Hopefully being back on my normal schedule will keep my head in the game & I can get off this dang plateau! Monica said both my strength & flexibility had improved while she was away, even though I didn't feel it. OMG, I love this woman!
Steps-4992 (wish I'd looked at the pedo before I took it off for bed...I would have done those extra 8 steps for 5000)
1. track-y
2. exercise-y
3. steps-y
5. sodium-y
6, no snack-check
Anne-no, don't stay away! I'm here!!
Sheri-good for you saying no to the Dr. Pepper.
Susan-dedicate any dancing to Chris & show him a video!
Denise-I love that saying "just do it"
Pam-try half caf & half decaf & go off gradually
Laurie, Donna, Denise, Susan-have a BLAST!
TTY later,
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Posted: 11 Sep 2013, 12:19
Just realized I haven't posted for yesterday! Still morning here in Sunny Oregon! It's promising to be a hot one, and I hope my last Aqua Zumba class for the summer is on for tonight! I taught 2 Zumba Classes back to back yesterday, one was Gold/Toning and the other was Zumba/Toning, so I did 45 minutes of strength training yesterday, including lunges & squats. My hip is finally recovering! YES! And that counts as getting in my strength training for the day! YES! I have to say, though I was in pain last night! That was the first time I have ever taught back to back classes! I hope I get used to it! LOL!
Safe travels to everyone today!
6 points yesterday!
Steps = 18,902 a one hour 2 mile walk, plus 2 Zumba classes!
1. track-y
2. exercise-y
3. steps-y
4. fiber-y
5. sodium-y
6. no snack-check
I managed to keep my calories in check 2 - 1207 - with 2 lean and green meals & 4 medifast meal replacements because of the extra exercise.
Instead of eating another snack last night, I went to bed.
Have a great day everyone!
Oh - and a bonus is that my water weight is finally coming off!
Oh and yes - I drank my water - 15 cups or 120 ounces! It was HOT yesterday!
Megan - Aka
Take Shape For Life Health Coach
AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor
Licensed Zumba Fitness® Instuctor (Zumba, Zumba Gold, Zumba Toning, Zumba Kids, Aqua Zumba, Zumba Sentao).
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Posted: 11 Sep 2013, 12:50
Afternoon Sassies, Safe Travels to those going to see Laurie and have a great time.
Points for Tues: 5
Steps for Tues: 15,533
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Posted: 11 Sep 2013, 19:38
Evening Sassy Ones! I had a killer workout with Moinca at PT---3 new ab exercises & 3 new leg exercises with increased resistance...I think she's making up for being gone for 3 weeks!
Megan-glad your hip's better; I think I sent you our heat.
You know, gang, there's a rumor going around that there is a crowd gathering in Boise to watch 4 hot, sassy sistas dance on the tables at a local cantina...wish I was there!
TTY tomorrow,
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Posted: 11 Sep 2013, 21:00
Evening everyone!!!
Hope all have had a great day!!! Safe journey to the travelin' Sassies!!! Good times!!! Yes...just do it!!! I know you "got this!" Eager for your report of the adventures.....or misadventures!!!!
In just a few short weeks.......drum roll please......I will be seeing Miss Becky!!!! Can hardly wait!!!!
My Tuesday report....6,552 steps ~ that were tracked. 6 pts. Had a pretty good day.
Today though.....didn't track steps.....just plain forgot!!! Oops!
Wish I could comment on everyones post, but better head to bed. Sweet dreams!
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Posted: 11 Sep 2013, 21:06
Hi, 6 points today. Walked 7,446 steps.
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Posted: 11 Sep 2013, 22:08
Evening ladies,
When I went out to pick up the tonka trucks off the playground there was a snake underneath one of them. I know it doesn't count as a workout but it should since it got my heart rate up.!!
I had a late work meeting so I didn't get my cardio in but I am going to do some strength training tonight.
I tracked my food, 9151 steps for today, no on the fiber, yes on the sodium and no on the snack. So I get 5 points for today.
Pam I hear you about cutting out the caffeine! I am really trying to do that also.
Kat how often do you workout with a trainer?
Catch everyone tomorrow!
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Posted: 11 Sep 2013, 22:25
Evening sassies,
The sassies arrived I posted two pics. Denise texted which car is yours and I,m so excited I cant text back. I,m trying to text madly and I,m so frustrated thinking I,m going to miss them and I look up and there is three sassies grinning ear to ear. They found me. I should expect no less,lol. Our opening ceremony went off without a hitch. Sassy bonding incredible and they are as great as I expected. What we are exoeriencing online is real! Hoot! Hoot! Tommorrow bike riding , it,s suppose to rain, sassy bike ride!! Wish all of u were here it,s an incredible experience. Becky and Brenda much fun to look forward too. It,s a good night laurie
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Posts: 787
Posted: 11 Sep 2013, 22:35
Hello All,
As Laurie stated in Boise..
Everyone is just what I expected.. Went to Boise State University and saw the blue grass and actually it on the field
Life coach went very well and then off for a hike in the mountains With flip flops....No less. Lol
Today steps 13750.
Need sleep
. Talk to you all later
This is not a diet, it is about a life journey, I am committed and I will succeed!
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Posts: 1,279
Posted: 11 Sep 2013, 23:13
I am posting right behind them. Fantastic day, long one I left my house at 3:45 am. .
I agree exactly what I imagined. Totally real.
Wonderful healthy dinner
Awesome ceremony and very awesome hill walk.i don't have those kind of hills at home..... So neat
Turning in tired, sleep well
Becky your welcome for the water challenge that one was mine........ I am big on water.....
Only I hold the fork, so I will learn to put it down more often !
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Posted: 12 Sep 2013, 04:46
Morning all,
1) Tracked but ate a lot.
2) Cardio and strength exercise.
3) 10000+ steps (8000 running).
4) 45grms fiber.
+6 points
I've got not much time
I see almost all girls in challenge doing well.
If anyone knows if espresso coffee has fiber inbox me please, thank you.
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News Release
Economic Development
$1 million invested in Moncton Museum extension21 August 2012
MONCTON (GNB) – The provincial government is investing $1 million in the construction of the Moncton Transportation Discovery Centre, an extension of the Moncton Museum.
"Working with partners to invest in leading tourism experiences is an important part of our government's plan to rebuild New Brunswick's economy," said Premier David Alward. "This investment will allow the City of Moncton to offer visitors an even greater experience visiting the new Transportation Discovery Centre and the Moncton Museum under one roof."
The centre will feature exhibition galleries, an interactive exhibit on all modes of transportation, an education centre, a gift shop, café, and an interior public plaza designed to preserve the 1916 sandstone façade of the former Moncton City Hall.
"The Transportation Discovery Centre will honour Moncton's transportation history and heritage from shipbuilding to the railroad, from trucking to air transportation, and looks forward to today's information highway in a truly educational and family-friendly environment," said Deputy Mayor Merrill Henderson. "The province's financial support highlights the importance of this new centre, both for Moncton residents and our visitors."
Established in 1973, the Moncton Museum has a collection of 17,000 artifacts and 8,000 archival documents. Its mission is to preserve and interpret the physical and historical heritage of Moncton and the surrounding area. The new centre is expected to attract thousands of additional visitors to the museum each year. The new addition will be 1,170 sq. metres (19,000 sq. feet) and is scheduled to open its doors in the summer of 2013.
Using an interactive approach, the centre will illustrate the fundamental role transportation has played in shaping the history and growth of Moncton will highlight the city's position as the transportation hub of Atlantic Canada.


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Katie Moore / Eyewitness News
NEW ORLEANS -- Are you ready for some football? Is the the Louisiana Superdome?
What was, for some, a symbol of suffering after Hurricane Katrina is now a state-of-the-art stadium. The Louisiana landmark is scheduled to be re-dedicated Wednesday before Friday's Saints preseason opener against the San Francisco 49ers.
From the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina to the triumph of the Saints' historic Super Bowl run, the Louisiana Superdome has seen it all.
"I think every New Orleanian should be proud of what has been achieved here. It's a testament to the human spirit," said Doug Thornton, vice-president of the company that runs the Superdome.
He helped bring the 'Dome back after Katrina, and now, he said he thinks it's better than before.
"You can actually see the field from the concourse, whereas in the old days, you had to walk across the bridge," Thornton said.
From the sight line to the lines of seats, the lower bowl was re-engineered in the off season to add 3,400 new seats and add revenue. It's now more of a rectangle, whereas the upper levels remain ovals.
With three days left until the first preseason Saints game, finishing touches were put on the field's new turf on Tuesday.
According to Thornton, replacing the turf every year is easier and more cost-effective than trying to maintain it. A new field costs SMG around $200,000.
"We call this area the porch. This is the area just outside the club lounge," Thornton said as he gave WWL-TV a sneak peak at the Superdome's improvements Tuesday.
The facility now has two so-called "bunker clubs" underneath the club-level seats.
Since Katrina, the 'Dome has cost the state $336 million and $85 million of that paid for the new renovations that are just about finished.
"Champions Square will not be ready for this first preseason game. It was never intended to be. Our construction schedule did not have it slated for completion until late August," he said.
A large construction crane is still planted in the middle of what used to be LaSalle Street, and work crews not only try to finish a grand staircase up to the outdoor plaza level, but they're repaving the road to make it a pedestrian pathway.
Thornton said the weather has caused a slight delay, but it should open by the second preseason game.
Governor Bobby Jindal is scheduled to re-dedicate the Louisiana Superdome on Wednesday with Thornton, Saints owner Tom Benson and Chairman of the Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District Ron Forman.
Even with all the last-minute work still buzzing around the facility, Thornton said he's proud of the project.
"Certainly, it's a very proud moment for all of us," he said.
Champions Square will feature festival-type food and drink in tents, similar to 2010, according to Thornton.
SMG is in talks with vendors to provide permanent restaurant stations inside the old Macy's food court at the old New Orleans Centre Mall.
Construction on that is expected to start during the season, wrapping up before New Orleans hosts the Sugar Bowl.


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Reducing administrative requirements: ICF/IID
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services convened a stakeholder meeting on Nov. 17, 2011, to receive input on potential areas in the Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions (ICF/IID) program where administrative requirements could be reduced or streamlined.
View the Status Chart for Implementation of Suggestions for Reducing Administrative Requirements for ICF/IID in PDF format.
|DADS Response
|Status As of 05/09/2013
|Trust Fund Expenditures
|Eliminate need to submit receipts to DADS for trust fund expenditures under $50.00.
|Reduce a provider's workload for accounting expenditures under $50.00.
|Removing the requirement to obtain sales receipts for purchases less than $50.00 would weaken internal controls related to trust fund management and limit DADS ability to provide oversight and assurance that trust fund purchases comport with TAC. Should DADS not require program providers to maintain receipts for purchases less than $50.00, trust funds will be more vulnerable to exploitation and fraud.
|Not Implemented
|Critical Incident Data Entered Into Client Assignment and Registration System (CARE) Monthly
|Change frequency of critical incident data entry to semi-annual or quarter. Other rules already require immediate notification to DADS of certain issues like deaths.
|Save provider staff hours entering data into CARE - number of hours depends on size of provider. For Special Texas Homes, currently around 1.25 hrs/month.
|To ensure accurate reporting, the monthly frequency will continue.
|Not Implemented
|Entry of Living Options Form (LOF)
|Change entry of LOF into the CARE System to annual; LOF is only discussed during an individual's admission, annual staffing, or upon request of the individual. In addition, extend the timeframe for entering LOF in order to prevent a provider being placed on vendor hold.
|This would save a provider staff hours for entry of LOF data into CARE and prevent risk of placement on vendor hold.
|Community ICFs/IID providers are currently required to conduct the Review of Living Options discussion at least annually, and upon the request of the individual or legally authorized representative (LAR). The vendor hold process, outlined in IL# 10-127, was updated to allow a longer time frame to correct any identified delinquencies. ICF/IID Contracting department reports since this new process has been in use there have been no vendor holds.
|Information Entry Into CARE System
|Currently a provider must enter all therapeutic passes and other movement of an individual into CARE system. Recommend only entering discharges, admissions, and extended passes into CARE.
|This would save CARE entry time for provider staff.
|To discontinue entry of therapeutic leave and other movement into CARE will prevent DADS from verifying DADS was not billed for unpayable leave increasing the potential for Medicaid fraud. Medicaid payments are based on individuals' leave history in CARE.
|Not Implemented
|Method for Recording Review of Living Options (RLO)
|Allow providers to record the results of the RLO process in an individual's annual staffing only rather than also entering the data in the CARE System. DADS survey staff could confirm recording of RLO during annual staffing.
|This would save staff time and reduce risk of vendor hold.
|The Review of Living Options process was reviewed as a result of the July 2008 State Auditor's Office report that stated in Chapter 1-B, "DADS should strengthen its monitoring of Community Living Options discussions and living arrangement decisions, and it should improve the accuracy of automated data regarding consumer's preferences." In response, DADS developed additional questions to be asked during the Living Options discussion and developed a monitoring report and a self-assessment tool for ICF/IID providers to monitor their Living Options discussions nearing delinquency.
|Not Implemented
|Investigation Responsiveness
|Improve investigation responsiveness by DFPS. Overly lengthy investigation process results in loss of labor while staff is suspended with pay.
|Reduce cost to agency.
|To change these timeframes would be a significant workload issue for DFPS and would require considerable legislative funding to implement. Costs are too significant.
|Not Implemented
|Intellectual and Developmental Disability with Related Conditions (IDRC) Update Annual, Inventory for Client and Agency Planning (ICAP) Done Every 3rd Year
|Complete IDRC every 3rd year along with Inventory for Client and Agency Planning (ICAP). Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) population is stable. Level of Needs (LON) do not change often.
|Save provider staff hours completing form, getting MD signature, and CARE entry - 3 hr/IDRC.
|There is a federal requirement for the physician to recertify the need for inpatient care annually. DADS uses the ID/RC for this purpose so the requirement to update the ID/RC annually will remain.
|Not Implemented
|Level of Need (LON)
|Revisit use of LON. Increases are relatively impossible to obtain for clients needing one-to-one treatment. LON on admission often done by someone not having full responsibility for care.
|This would save staff time.
|Providers must complete a 30- day assessment after admission allowing them to become familiar with the individual and his/her needs. If an LON increase is denied providers may request a reconsideration. The DADS ICF/IID webpage includes information on the process and a 1-800 number for technical assistance in completing a LON increase. This process is not exclusive to ICF and is utilized by waiver programs as well.
|Not Implemented
|Transportation Costs
|Evaluate if the mile rule for the proximity between a provider's ICFs can be changed in favor of a density rule.
|This would reduce transportation costs between a provider's ICFs.
|This would require a statutory change. However, DADS does not refer to this statute in any of the agency's rules.
|Not Implemented
|Interest List
|Require Local Authority to Inform Individuals on Interest List about ICF Option. During the biannual contact, require a Local Authority (LA) to inform individuals on the Home and Community-based Services (HCS) interest list of the ICF option. During this period of limited funds and increasing demand for services, DADS should make efforts to assure individuals are fully aware of all available community-based options for which they are eligible.
|Individuals would have access to more information regarding the community-based options for which they are eligible.
|DADS has finalized questions to be added to the data entry screens in the Community Services Interest Lists. Upon completion, the performance contract with the LAs will be amended to reflect the new requirement.
|In Progress
|Life Safety Code (LSC)
|Combine Life Safety Code Inspections and Programmatic Surveys. Other than initial LSC review, combine subsequent visits with the programmatic surveys. Develop a checklist for program surveyors to use to check pertinent LSC issues during the annual certification process. Create a Report of Structural Changes which is submitted to Survey and Certification to trigger a LSC review should changes occur to the building after the initial visit. The report will be the responsibility of the provider.
|There will be less intrusion in the lives of the people who live in the homes. The State will benefit from needing less staff in the Life Safety Code division. There will be more uniformity in the implementation of LSC code requirements across the state.
|The CMS State Operations Manual does not permit cluster review of multiple small ICF/IID. Each vendor must be reviewed individually.
|Not Implemented
|TAC 40, Part 1, Chapter 9, Subchapter E, Division 7, §9.266 Follow-up Survey
|Eliminate follow-up survey or confine survey to items that were out of compliance.
|Reduce staff time set aside to be available to the survey team for the follow-up review. Often times, these follow-up surveys mirror annual recertification surveys.
|Recent change in policy was made to allow a desk review instead of a follow-up survey depending on what was cited and the program manager's discretion.
|Not Implemented
|Evaluate Survey Process
Evaluate the purpose and schedule of all surveys performed to determine if any could be performed less than annually without violating any federal standards and jeopardizing health and safety.
Develop an inter-rater reliability process to assure uniform enforcement of regulations across surveyors.
Surveyors should provide a copy of the applicable rule or policy information letter allowing a provider to verify all citations of non-compliant.
|Create cost savings for provider and DADS plus improvements to survey the process.
|Federally the time limited agreement has changed, which allows surveys to be done between 9 and 15-months so long as a 12-month average is maintained.
|In Progress
|Transfer into the ICF Program
|Remove contract and other requirements for medical professionals serving individuals transferring into ICF program. When transferring into the ICF program, providers must obtain signed contracts, evidence of licensure//credentialing and other paperwork for individuals' doctors and other medical professionals, who sometimes do not want to supply information.
|Not requiring signed contracts and other information would save time for doctors and other medical professionals and would allow individuals to continue receiving care from doctors and other medical professionals with whom they have established relationships.
|Contracts and certification fall under federal requirement and DADS cannot remove contract and other requirements for medical professionals serving individuals transferring into the ICF/IID program.
|Not Implemented
|Medication Requirements
|Multiple medication clients too costly to serve. Multiple medication clients can cost more to serve than reimbursement covers because of 3 med policy and are not accepted thus going to much more costly psychiatric facilities.
|This will reduce a costly practice.
|DADS staff recommends expanding the three drug policy for the ICF/IDD program. This was included as an exceptional item for the 2014-15 Legislative Appropriations Request.
|In Progress
|Extremely Detailed Annual Cost Reports (Yearly Cost Reports)
|Use less frequent and detailed cost report
Replace cost report (other than ACRE) with audited financials; and
Cost report every two years (timed to be ready for legislative session)
Reduce cost to providers of about $6000.
Reduce department time of review and auditing.At least 80 man hours per provider for non-Automated Cost Reporting and Evaluation (ACRE) cost report could be eliminated. Depending on complexity of corporation/report may eliminate as many as 240 man hours
|HHSC already is addressing this suggestion with implementation of State of Texas Automated Information Reporting System (STAIRS). Providers cannot use the same cost report for 2 years due to the age of the data (must use current data for both rates and budget estimates).
|Billing of Applied Income
|Eliminate Applied Income being billed by provider. Review Trust Fund rules as they have become very complicated over time. Have Social Security pay DADS directly for consumer's portion of Applied Income. Commented that whatever is decided will need to be flexible to accommodate individuals moving between providers over time.
|Eliminates DADS from having to assess Applied Income (AI) for each consumer through Medicaid Eligibility Service Authorization Verification (MESAV) and eliminates multiple calls to the Help desk for each consumer that is new to the Provider. It would only impact DADS for new consumers to the ICF program, not for transfers from one provider to the next, since AI would remain the same, regardless of the provider.
|DADS does not have the resources to have the agency act as payee for Social Security payments to individuals in the ICF/IID program.
|Not Implemented
|Quality Assurance Fee (QAF) Reporting
|Eliminate both monthly and annual QAF reporting.
|This would save staff time and reduce staff workload.
|QAF is statutorily required by the Texas Health and Safety, Chapter 252, Intermediate Care Facilities, §252.202, and the Texas Administrative Code, Title 40, Social Services and Assistance, Part 1 DADS, Chapter 11, QAF. In addition, the QAF cost is used to set the rate providers receive.
|Not Implemented
|Comprehensive Functional Assessment (CFA) Timeframe
|Change CFA timeframe from annual to every third year.
|This would reduce staff time and workload.
|The CFA is a federal requirement as cited in W259, 42 Code of Federal Regulations, §483.440(f)(2).
|Not Implemented
|List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIEs)
|Change the frequency for completing the List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIEs) by the status of employee. Complete LEIEs for newly hired employees and contracted/subcontracted employees upon hiring and then annually after that.
|This would save administrative staff time by not having to complete monthly LEIEs.
|DADS requires monthly checks in accordance with CMS letter #09-001 to State Medicaid Directors, dated January 16, 2009 which states: "States should require providers to search the HHS-OIG website monthly to capture exclusions and reinstatements that have occurred since the last search."
|Not Implemented
|Use of Existing Facilities
|Make use of large specialty facilities. Utilization of large or specialty facilities for clients isolated in HCS or requiring support services in excessive amounts or having to go into psychiatric facilities costing multiples of ICF-ID rates.
|This would result in cost savings for DADS.
|The SSLCs cannot further extend use of their services to HCS providers at this time.
|Not Implemented
|Day Activities
|The requirement for determining day activities is overly stringent. This precludes inclusion of voluntary or training activities as part of day activities. As a result, opportunities for employment are reduced.
|This would reduce expenses for day activities and increase employment opportunities for individuals residing at ICFs.
|Requirement for day activities are established by two federal standards. Federal standards W 119 §483.410(d)(2)(ii) identifies the facility responsible assuring that outside services meet the standards for quality services. Federal standards Q120 §438.410(d)(3) specifies the facility must assure the outside services meet the needs of individuals receiving services at the facility.
|Not Implemented
|Duplication of Utilization Reviews.
|One utilization review is sufficient. Why do everything twice?
Reduce Department time and money
Reduce provider employee time to assist DADS staff when they review
|Use of utilization reviews is a statutory requirement.
|Not Implemented
|Interpretation of LSC Across DADS Enforcement Staff
|Establish a process for ensuring standardization in the implementation and interpretation of LSC regulations by DADS enforcement staff in regional state offices. This should include developing a means of checking for interrater reliability in the process.
|This would minimize confusion and improve consistency in application of LSC regulations.
|DADS always provides Life Safety Code (LSC) information to providers via CMS Federal Survey and Certification Letters, Federal Regional Survey and Certification Letters, DADS Alerts, Provider Letters, and State Survey and Certification Clarification Memos and recommends providers contact DADS with LSC questions.
|Not Implemented
|Annual Recertification Visits of Multiple Small ICFs
|Survey multiple small facilities during annual recertification visits. Require providers to recommend a plan for certification visits that considers location and program oversight. The number of facilities in the group can be no more than 4. The homes must be within an hour drive time of each other. The homes must be in the same component code and DADS Region. The sample will include at least one person from each home.
|There will be less intrusion in the lives of the people who live in the homes. The process will require less resources from DADS resulting in cost savings. Providers will spend less time with regulatory staff, resulting in various efficiencies.
|The CMS State Operations Manual does not permit cluster review of multiple small ICF/IID. Each vendor must be reviewed individually.
|Not Implemented
|Plan of Correction
|Improve the use of Plan of Corrections (PoC) by making it easier to understand and write, less repetitive and an option for addressing five or fewer deficiencies received during an annual review.
|Reduce frustration with completing PoC and time necessary for completing it. This will also make better use of surveyor time by removing the need for follow-up survey.
|DADS offers both joint training and computer-based training for writing an acceptable PoC. The CBT can be accessed here. The joint training schedule can be accessed here. In addition, DADS has the PL 01-50 - Required Core Elements for Acceptable Plans of Correction on CMS Form 2567.
|Not Implemented
|Annual Surveys
|Streamline all surveys into one survey. Eliminate separate surveys (audits) such as billing audit /program audit / utilization review / residential review into one survey every other year
Time is money. Reduce administrative employee time to concentrate on consumer needs.
Reduce need for DADS staff – travel and staff positions.
|CMS requires an annual survey an average of every 12 months and at least every 15 months.
|Not Implemented
|Daily Rate
|Reduce the ICF daily rate fee by the QAF amount. This reduction should be based on an individual's LON.
|This reduction would save staff time by removing the need to complete the monthly QAF.
|QAF is statutorily required by the Texas Health and Safety, Chapter 252, ICF, and the Texas Admin Code, Title 40, Social Services and Assistance, Part I DADS, Chapter 11, QAF. In addition, the QAF cost is used to set the rate providers receive. QAF is included as a cost to providers on their annual cost report.
|Not Implemented
|Annual Surveys
|Reduce number of surveys. Currently, a 6 bed facility gets an annual program survey and an annual life safety code survey. Most homes have been open for years and have very minor if any Life Safety issues. Program surveyors already walk through and inspect the home as part of their survey. Train program surveyors to do the life safety inspections on any home in operation for 5 years or more. For any re-located or new homes (Due to selling and moving the license) could be inspected by Life Safety staff for 5 years and then it reverts back to program surveyors to do. (Previous: Program surveyors already walk through and inspect the home as part of their survey. Train program surveyors to do the life safety inspections on any home in operation for 5 years or more. For any relocated or new homes (due to selling and moving the license) could be inspected by Life Safety staff for 5 years and then it reverts back to program surveyors to do.)
|Reduce the number of staff, reduction in travel expenses, eliminates some duplicity.
|CMS requires annual survey. In addition, federal and state requirements specify 12-month time limited provider agreement.
|Not Implemented
|Reportable Incidents
|Reduce length and detail of information on reportable incidents. Current practice is excessively lengthy and detailed for patently unsustainable cases. System prone to manipulation by clients and employees.
|This would create a paperwork convenience.
|Information reported for a reportable incident is statutorily required.
|Not Implemented
Updated: June 30, 2014


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Late blight damages tomatoes A disease that affects tomatoes could cause a price increase as the canning season begins Check out this story on thetimesherald.com: http://bwne.ws/1pxTShm Halladay's Mortgage Lifter tomatoes were developed in the Depression era 1930s and earned its "Mortgage Lifter" nickname after the plant breeder was able to pay off ... (more)
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More than 80,000 bowlers will make their way into Reno through July as the United States Bowling Congress Open Championships are officially underway.
And, there is quite a bit of prep work and maintenance done to keep things running like clockwork. Employees start work at the National Bowling Stadium bright and early at 5 a.m. Some of the machines run almost 24 hours a day for 125 days straight.
When you think National Bowling Stadium, the beautiful lanes come to mind, but on the other side, it's a whole different world.
"This is like the grease shop," says Clayton Bussiere. "Nobody wants to come and see, like, broken parts. Everybody wants to come out and see all the really fancy, shiny things."
Bussiere is the man who fixes those fancy, shiny things when they break. He's a full-time pin setter mechanic at the stadium.
"It's mostly just watching what's going on," he says. "Making sure things that get stuck or jammed up get fixed right away."
When he says right away, he means right away. Let's say, a ball gets stuck behind a pin. His goal is fixing the problem in less than 30 seconds.
"Oh, we have to move fast, yes," he says. "This is the bowling stadium. We can't mosey on over. We have to get out there quick, fast and get the ball back to the bowler."
60 lanes run at once with just three pin setters working. No doubt, they work pretty darn hard and have some long days at the office.
"We'll get things going and then, when the bowling's done at 2 or 3 o'clock in the morning we might start some of the maintenance then," says Bussiere.
Bussiere is a full-time employee, but the United States Bowling Congress hires quite a few part-timers to work during the event as well.
"We'll hire 50 to 75 locals and we'll bring in 50 travelers," says Chip Aki with the USBC. "So, there's a lot of preparation to get everybody up to speed for day one."
One of those locals is Gloria Harris. She has extra time on her hands now that she's retired.
"I worked for the telephone company in the state of Nevada," she says.
Harris watches lanes to make sure things are running smoothly. She'll do that until the championships end in July.
"This is my life," she says. "Bowling has been a family sport since I was 8-years-old."
Harris has worked with the USBC for more than a decade now, and says it's the people who keep her coming back.
"The majority of bowlers are real great people."
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Who plays FM on here? If so, what team do you play as? (I'm assuming that the majority here would play as Arsenal, but you never know.) If not Arsenal, why did you pick that team to play with?
I'm kind of interested in how people on here approach their games. Tactics, guiding club philosophy, transfer, etc.
For me, I'm in season 2020 with my Arsenal team. I've tried to use homegrown talent as much as possible, and have been very successful in developing youth for the first team. I also develop youngsters and sell them on when their value is high. For example, I developed a young regen striker and sold him on to Barca for 50 mil euros, because I was sure I had another young regen ST who was good enough to play the lone striker role. I actually had a surplus of really good young strikers, so I said, hey why not take the 50 mil.
Jack Wilshere is captain, and will stay captain until if he ever decides he wants a new challenge, but he is basically the only remaining member of the Arsenal squad as we know it in 2013. I was able to buy Bale in 2013 for 24 mil euros because he was unhappy at Spurs and wanted CL, and made a transfer request. (lol!) But he's getting old now, and I think in another year or so I might sell him.
Overall club philosophy: developing young players, either for the first-team or to be sold.
Currently have a payroll budget of 7 mil per week, and transfer budget of 152 mil. Or I have a payroll budget of 4.5 mil and a transfer budget of 295 mil, depending on how I want it.
Successes: after winning the FA cup in 2013 and 2014, Arsenal were finally able to challenge for the title in 2015, where it managed to also do the Triple! Since then, Arsenal have won the CL 5 times, and has won the PL title 6 times.
If only this success could be duplicated in real life, lol.
Anyway, what are your saves like? Notable successes? Funny stories?


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Fire damages detached garage in Nashua
The fire broke out just before 10 a.m. and was reported by David Creed, the owner of the property. His home, about 20 feet from the garage, was not damaged.
Heavy flames were coming from the bays and had extended to a second-floor storage area when the first firefighters arrived on the scene.
Fire crews from the Lake Street station put the blaze out in about 25 minutes.
Dense fog made it difficult for the arriving firefighters to size up the blaze because the building was set back from the main road and because of various flammable liquids and vehicles stored inside, according to a news release. The scene also was icy due to the weather.
Flames compromised the floor joists, making the second floor unstable. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the city's Fire Marshal's Office.
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MENLO PARKGrocery store planned for former Cadillac site on El Camino in Menlo Park
As Menlo Park city officials continue the wearisome debate on how to revamp properties along El Camino Real, one developer...Original post made on Jul. 24, 2007
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MENLO PARKVoter Guide: Two versus one in MP race
Three candidates -- two incumbents and a challenger -- are running for two, four-year terms on the Menlo Park City Council....Original post made on Oct. 26, 2008
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AROUND TOWNGuest opinion: Advance notice of Barack Obama
Early in this decade, I attended a political function at the home of Rep. Anna Eshoo where the guest of honor was Sen. Barbara...Original post made on Nov. 11, 2008
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MENLO PARKSpeakers oppose Habitat proposal
Belle Haven residents voiced their opposition to a proposed Habitat for Humanity development during a meeting at the Menlo...Original post made on Nov. 19, 2008
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MENLO PARKCity plans to cut projected $1.8 million deficit
With Menlo Park facing the prospect of a $1.8 million deficit, city staff has recommended a number of stopgap measures that...Original post made on Feb. 24, 2009
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WOODSIDEJobs tries to demolish historic mansion -- again
Steve Jobs is not a quitter. He's trying once again to get permission to tear down the historic Jackling house in Woodside....Original post made on Apr. 24, 2009
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AROUND TOWNCaltrain says whistle volume back to normal
Over a month after local residents started complaining about the greatly increased volume of Caltrain horns, the rail agency...Original post made on Sep. 2, 2009
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SCHOOLS & KIDSSequoia district asks judge to throw out parts of Everest charter school lawsuit
High school district attorneys, in answer to a lawsuit from Everest Public High School, allege portions of the suit are irrelevant...Original post made on Sep. 15, 2009
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MENLO PARKA swimming success?
Responding to a call on The Almanac's Web site for thoughts on Menlo Park's public pool in Burgess Park, one longtime resident,...Original post made on Sep. 16, 2009
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ATHERTONAtherton: NO on Parcel Tax
It's time for residents of Atherton to have a serious discussion about the upcoming parcel tax. Let me say in advance...Original post made by Fiscally responsible on Oct. 1, 2009
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MENLO PARKMenlo council approves new office project
A proposal to build a two-story office building on El Camino Real cleared Menlo Park's City Council Tuesday, Oct. 20, in...Original post made on Oct. 21, 2009
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SCHOOLS & KIDSSchool parcel tax rebuttal arguments due March 4
Ballot argument rebuttals for the May 4 parcel tax elections for the Menlo Park City and Portola Valley school districts...Original post made on Feb. 26, 2010
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AROUND TOWNHigh-speed rail meeting fails to sway Menlo Park crowd
Menlo Park residents are a cynical bunch when it comes to the California High Speed Rail Authority. While it didn't degenerate...Original post made on Feb. 26, 2010
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ATHERTONUpdate: Councilman asked for $500,000 loan, says Atherton resident who is suing town
Atherton Councilman Charles Marsala is accused of asking for a large personal loan from a man who is suing Atherton in federal...Original post made on Mar. 22, 2010
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AROUND TOWNAnother Jackling house friend goes on the record
The National Trust for Historic Preservation has sent a letter to the Woodside Town Council underscoring its support for...Original post made on Apr. 13, 2010
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SCHOOLS & KIDSBoth parcel tax measures pass easily
Two parcel tax measures -- in the Menlo Park and Portola Valley school districts -- passed easily, according to election...Original post made on May. 4, 2010
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MENLO PARKGuest opinion: Time to take on the city's unions
For over a year now, we have been reading and hearing about the imbalance of public employee benefits — at city, state...Original post made on May. 26, 2010
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MENLO PARKBohannon project will go on the ballot
What is already shaping up to be a crowded ballot in November for Menlo Park voters will have to make room for a new item:...Original post made on Jun. 16, 2010
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The controversial voter ID measure is now the law of the land in Texas after Tuesday's Supreme Court ruling that struck down part of the Voting Rights Act.
Nelson Linder and Marcelo Tafoya now have a brand new challenge to tackle.
"We're always disappointed because it's 2013," said Linder.
"It's a shock more than anything else," said Tafoya.
The advocates for the National Association for the Advancement of Color People and the League of United Latin American Citizens are figuring out how to get the elderly and the homebound, especially in rural areas, photo IDs, so they can vote.
Especially if the driver's license offices are far away because many of the elderly don't drive.
"The majority of the voters are elderly, older," said Tafoya.
The civil rights advocates say they will provide information and transportation. Linder is taking it one step further and coming up with a database of people without photo IDs.
"Obviously in smaller towns where you have a more static political process that could be a problem. We're prepared to go out to the small towns and make sure they understand they have an obligation to assist folks who can't afford the proper id," said Linder.
The Texas Department of Public Safety issued new forms at all the driver's license locations so those without photo IDs can apply for free. But proof of U.S. citizenship is required, like a birth certificate.
DPS started accepting applications Wednesday for election identification certificates. But as of early afternoon, no one has applied.
Senator Wendy Davis' marathon filibuster and the tens of thousands who supported and witnessed her effort under the dome served as inspiration for Tafoya. He says despite what the Supreme Court did, he will continue the fight against the voter ID law.
"Seeing so many, when you see the gallery full of people protesting and seeing the action of the Democrats uniting, in many cases they haven't, to me it seems like we do have an opportunity to really make change, " said Tafoya.
DPS says most Texans already have a photo ID in the form of a driver's license, concealed handgun license, a passport, or a military ID.
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Albany -- WALB News Ten viewers help Dougherty County Police arrest a group of dog thieves.
Nine pit bulls were stolen from the kennel behind Jerry Harris' house in South Dougherty County July 7th. Surveillance cameras videotaped the thieves taking the dogs.
The night we aired these surveillance photos, nearly a dozen people called police to say they recognized 19 year old Willie Whitaker as one of the thieves.
Investigators say when they questioned Whitaker, he had one of the pit bull puppies with him. Whitaker, Justin Decembly, and Dearie Jones are now charged with theft by taking. Only one of the 9 stolen dogs has been recovered.
Investigators are not sure if the pit bulls were stolen for dog fighting, or to sale. Now Police ask if anyone bought a dog from these men, to call. Dougherty County Police Sgt. J.C.Phillips said "We've always suspected dog fighting. You have to suspect it when it comes to pit bulls. We think they are bred for that in Albany, but it's a matter of catching them in the act."
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Killers by Iron Maiden
Genre: Heavy Metal
Release Type: Studio Album
Release Format: CD
Original Release Year: 1981
Label: Sanctuary Records, Metal-is Records
Issue of Album Being Reviewed: CK 86209
1. The Ides of March (1:45)
2. Wrathchild (2:55)
3. Murders In the Rue Morgue (4:18)
4. Another Life (3:23)
5. Genghis Khan (3:09)
6. Innocent Exile (3:54)
7. Killers (5:01)
8. Prodigal Son (6:12)
9. Purgatory (3:20)
10. Twilight Zone (2:33)
11. Drifter (4:49)
Paul Di'Anno – Vocals
Adrian Smith – Guitars
Dave Murray – Guitars
Steve Harris – Bass Guitar
Clive Burr – Drums
Produced by: Martin Birch
There aren't many bands out there who can put out a classic debut album like Iron Maiden and follow it up with another Killer album (pun intended) that is just as or even more legendary (they actually continued to do this with each successive album in the '80s). Killers was the first Iron Maiden album for many metalheads back in the day just based on the album art alone which, like all of Maiden's albums through No Prayer for the Dying, was created by the master artist Derek Riggs. Before even listening to the music Iron Maiden has appeal and that is only boosted by the awesomeness of the music contained on each record. If Maiden was all about album art, I'd highly doubt they would have one of the largest and most devoted fan bases in the world (Rush and Metallica are their closest rivals).
Moving on from the Killer album art (pun intended again), Killers is a step above the debut album with the renowned Martin Birch making his debut as producer for Iron Maiden on this album and Adrian Smith replacing Dennis Stratton on the six strings to bring us the classic Murray/Smith guitar duo that is so essential to Maiden's sound. The lineup is rounded off with returning vocalist Paul Di'Anno who puts out an even better performance on this album than the last, the late skin-basher Clive Burr who's loose drumming style helped define the first three Maiden albums, and the mastermind on the bass Steve Harris. Iron Maiden were a dangerous band even before they solidified their lineup as can be heard through the music.
The album has, in my opinion, one of the best opening songs for an album with the instrumental track The Ides of March. Clocking in at a little under two minutes, the song builds up, goes through a solo and winds down with missing a step or boring the listener all the while setting the standard high for the rest of the album. The track was originally a piece called Thunderburst from Samson's second album, Head On, being co-written by Harris as well as the members of Samson which included Bruce Dickinson who fronted the band before Iron Maiden. Immediately following The Ides of March is album's most iconic song – Wrathchild. The song has one of Steve Harris' many signature bass lines as well as ripping solos from Smith and Murray and one of Di'Anno's best vocals performances. It's no wonder the band still plays it live, but unfortunately it is also the only song that has remained in the setlist since the '80s.
The album doesn't lose any of its momentum from start to finish with the band laying down classic after classic like Murders in the Rue Morgue, Genghis Khan, and Prodigal Son. Two of my favorite cuts from the album are the title track, Killers, and Purgatory. The first time I heard the title track was on YouTube listening to the live album Maiden England before it was reissued and remastered this year. It was instantly a favorite of mine from the live album with Bruce's screams during the "Yeah!" part in the intro and Steve Harris' monster bass line (one of the first things I learned on my bass guitar). The album version blows away the live version. Bruce may be the superior singer, but no one can sing the song quite like Di'Anno did here where he sounds like he is coming for you with an axe much like Eddie on the cover. The second song, Purgatory, simply kicks ass. The whole band puts on a relentless performance with Clive Burr and Steve Harris keeping rhythm while Smith & Murray's dual-guitar attack assault your ears and Paul Di'Anno sings one of Maiden's catchiest songs. Too bad Maiden hasn't played the song live since Di'Anno was in the band because it is one of the best from that period!
Killers is definitely an essential Maiden album and it has some of the less recognized songs of Maiden's '80s catalog. Unfortunately the album gets eclipsed by the two monster albums it is sandwiched between and gets forgotten save for Wrathchild when it comes to Maiden's live set. I've seen Maiden twice on the Maiden England tour (once in 2012 in Irvine, CA and again this year in San Bernardino, CA for the Battle of San Bernardino) and they were over the top both times but the setlist was mostly hit songs from the Dickinson era with some stuff they haven't played in awhile. I'd love to see them again for one of these era-themed tours, especially if they played some of the other stuff they haven't touched since the '80s (like songs from this album or two of my favorites: Still Life and Infinite Dreams). I can't imagine any metalhead who hasn't seen the cover of this or heard Wrathchild but I can imagine a lot of people who don't know anything past Wrathchild from here. If you are one of those people, go pick it up! You won't be disappointed.
Keep it heavy and look out cause Eddie's coming for you!
Ratt's Song Picks: Wrathchild, Killers, Purgatory


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Our Life, Our Love, Our Lady: the Sea
This fantastic week began with a 7:30 meeting time at Catlin on Sunday morning. We loaded the bus and drove up to Alder Creek's Jantzen Beach shop where we met up with Chris and Paul to try out various kayaks and dry suits for fit on land. Once we all found our dream Michelin-man suits, booties, and vessels, we drove north across the Columbia for our Basic Skills Class on benign Vancouver Lake.
Though perfectly placid, within ten minutes on the lake at least four of us succumbed to the difficulties of balancing and maneuvering barely eighteen-inch wide boats across water, and capsized! Thankfully, our dry suits kept us warm and toasty. After learning the basic strokes and practicing our edging and turning (and a few more capsizes), we all dove in the water in order to practice rescuing each other. Students adapted quickly to the importance of good communication, emptying teammates' boats of water after flipping, and "rafting up" in order to increase stability and make for easier re-entries. After a game of Sharks and Minnows, we pulled ashore, loaded boats on the trailer, and enjoyed a quick brown bag lunch in the park before moving further north toward Seattle.
As soon as the Space Needle emerged on the horizon, we knew that Chris Potts and the Seattle Bouldering Project loomed nearby. "If you want to start a business, expect that it will take roughly six times more time and seven times more money to get going than you think," Chris warned as he gave us a tour of the sprawling complex that he and a buddy opened a month ago, just east of I-5. His time and investment clearly paid off, and we enjoyed two hours of world-class indoor bouldering—the next best thing to an actual trip to Squamish or the Valley. Though most of us reveled in the creative route-setting and steep walls, Ian, Hannah, and Henry spent most of their time wrestling with Chris on the pole-vault-landing-style padded floor. Chris won, hands down. Visiting and playing with Chris definitely makes the highlight list for this trip, and future Catlin groups should not hesitate to go out of their way for a stop at SBP!
We then continued our journey northward, and finally met up with Chris and Dave at Washington Park in Anacortes for our first night. After a hearty taco dinner in the dark, we settled into a night of sleep on soft pine needles under a thick canopy and clear skies.
After an early Monday breakfast of peanut butter, Nutella, honey, and banana sandwiches, we loaded the bus and caught the 8:30 am ferry to Guemes Island. We drove to our launch site at the far north end of the island and began the tedious process of packing gear into dry bags and cramming it into our long skinny hulls for our sea voyage to Cypress Island. We learned to pay attention to the balance of weight not only from the front to the back, but also side to side while packing our kayaks.
Once fully locked and loaded, the previous day's Basic Skills Class proved to be a valuable learning experience that enabled our entire group to confidently and immediately hit the open-ish sea. A two-hour paddle on calm water propelled us past dramatic wildlife such as porpoises, seals, eagles, oyster catchers, and more to Pelican Beach on the north end of Cypress Island—our new home for the next three nights. And…everyone stayed dry! We set up camp, explored the woods and beach, napped, went for short hikes and runs through the trees, skipped rocks, threw rocks and logs, built forts and fires, ate delicious Pad Thai for dinner, read our fortunes to one another (at six cents a piece, you can't beat WinCo's fortune cookies for the ultimate conversation starters), and went to sleep to the sound of pebbles echoing against one another at the edge of the water.
On Tuesday, we paddled our longest stretch of the week along the cliffs of the west side of Cypress Island, down through Rosario Strait to Strawberry Island. Though somewhat of a misnomer (we found many more wild strawberries on Cypress than on Strawberry), the 200-yard long island became the perfect spot to stop for lunch and an afternoon siesta. Students explored the island's rocks and meadows and consulted a field guide for information on wildflowers such as wild roses and yarrow. Three students decided to join Erin and Dave for a short paddle to the south side of Cypress Island and a three-mile hike, and the rest of the group sunned for another hour on Strawberry before heading back north to our base camp.
Highlights of the remaining days include rafting seven boats together and creating a makeshift sailboat with a hammock and paddles (it worked!); finding dozens of bones, shells, pebbles, feathers, and other treasures; hiking seven and a half miles up and down the highest peak on Cypress Island; Dutch oven apple pie and polenta lasagna; learning about the incredibly complex currents, tides, topography, ebb and flood patterns, and weather variables of the San Juans; building drift wood fires and roasting marshmallows; playing silly games such as "hit the stick" and "launch each other off the log" on the beach; a nighttime paddle amongst billions of phytoplankton all lit up; sunny, clear skies and temps in the 60s and 70s; sleeping under the stars; a mixed-age group of students working extremely well together; and a windy and rough but exciting and satisfying paddle on our return to Guemes Island at the end.
The drive home went smoothly thanks to a late lunch stop at Burgerville in Centralia. We listened to our theme song, "Brandy is a Fine Girl" by Looking Glass at LEAST six times on the way home, belting the lyrics out the windows. Our life, our love, and our lady, indeed, was the sea—at least for the last five days. Most students agreed that leaving the islands proved to be their principal "low" of the week. All agreed that they'd do this trip again, ideally for at least a full week. We will be back!
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7th grade history teacher Paul Monheimer was awarded a Distinguished Fulbright Award in Teaching from the United States Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board to conduct research in Israel. He plans to spend the spring semester in Israel researching and creating meaningful virtual exchanges, using graphic software to overcome language barriers. . . . Upper School Spanish teacher Lauren Reggero-Toledano received a grant from the American Immigration Law Council to work with students on a project about the Hispanic presence in Oregon during the Great Depression and today. Students will create interactive, multimedia presentations for display at Teatro Milagro/Miracle Theater.


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Heavy Horn Funk and Soul
Mojo Green, born in the shadow of the Sierra Nevada mountains, have been staking their claim over the past 4 years as one of the regions premier funk and soul bands. Mojo Green, originally formed in 2009 as an instrumental group, in the past several years has turned into a Funk and Soul powerhouse with a sound all their own. Made up of: Frank "Fletch" Fletcher on drums and Trevor Rice on bass laying down the tight and funky grooves that lay the foundation, Tim Bain on guitar adding some tasty rhythms and blistering lead lines, a powerhouse heavy horn section composed of Kevin Thomas on Bari sax and Monty Adams on Trumpet and Jenes Carter adding her soulful and sexy vocal leads, Mojo Green plays a style of dance music that is extremely funky and very sexy.
Over the past several years Mojo Green has had the pleasure of sharing the stage with such names as: Albino, Orgone, The Monophonics, Fishbone, Turquaz, Moksha with Skerik-Peter Afelbaum-Jennifer Hartswick and many more. Their tour schedule takes them all over the West Coast with stops at several major music festivals including: Rail Road Earth's Hangtown Ball, The Squaw Valley Funk Fest, The Bounce festival and Ridgestock.
After releasing their debut album "Funk in Public" in early 2013 to critical acclaim the future is bright for this funk and soul outfit which shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.


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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The trial of a man charged in a Memphis dismemberment slaying has been pushed back after a child rape charge was added.
James Hawkins had been scheduled for trial in November in the February 2008 killing and dismemberment of 28-year-old Charlene Gaither in the apartment they shared.
The Commercial Appeal reported a hearing will be held next month on whether the first-degree murder and rape charges can be tried together. The new trial date on the murder charge is Jan. 31. Prosecutors have asked for the death penalty if Hawkins is convicted.
Authorities said the 33-year-old Hawkins cut up Gaither's body and disposed of the parts in several areas of DeSoto County, Miss.
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