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With every SCUF 4PS, gamers get two new SCUF HOOK paddles that have been re-engineered for the new SCUF 4PS back. The two back paddles come standard with X&O configuration but can be mapped according to your preference as an upgrade. These paddles mimic the allocated face buttons so you can keep your thumbs on the thumbsticks, while using the back-paddles with your middle fingers to perform more advanced moves. When needing to control over 20 functions in gameplay, using only 2 fingers and 2 thumbs is outdated and the inefficiency limits the ability to increase your dexterity and advance your gameplay.
To cater for hand size and play style, one very important function is the length and shape of the thumbsticks. With 6 thumbstick options – 3 lengths (short, medium, tall) in domed or concave – our newly designed SCUF Precision Thumbsticks are produced using the highest-grade materials, to offer an improved level of comfort, grip and flexibility. The embossed SCUF logo on the head of the thumbstick ensures authenticity while providing an excellent reference point. The taller sticks are excellent for aiming in first person shooters or simply to elevate the hand for those with larger hands. Think the higher your sensitivity in-game, the taller the stick.
Gamers are spending enormous amounts of time repetitively playing games, to become the best – sometimes upwards of 8 hours a day. Repetitive movement of the hand, across a standard controller to control functions using only 2 fingers and 2 thumbs, dramatically increases the risk of hand strain and injury, such as carpel tunnel syndrome or repetitive strain injury. Worse still is when gamers seek that competitive advantage by using more of their hand through techniques like CLAW. This technique is a severe risk to your fingers and will rapidly increase the chances of hand injuries. When we invented the SCUF controller, we were focused on enabling gamers to use more of their hand in a SAFE and ERGONOMIC way – The SCUF Hybrid further improves this through the redesigned back! Through the addition of the paddles and trigger mechanisms, we achieved this and reduced the need for excessive or uncomfortable hand movement. Improve your game with the added benefit of gaming safely for longer!
From high-grade handcrafted finishes to ergonomically designed paddles, thumbsticks and trigger mechanisms; SCUF controllers offer the perfect balance of innovative design, comfort and functionality. SCUF controllers are designed to give you the comfort you need while gaming for hours! We achieve superior hand-crafted products through the dedication of our advanced workshop teams in the USA and UK.
Every SCUF Controller takes 1-4 hours to handcraft and test in our workshops. We use only high-grade components that cater to precision gaming. SCUF controllers have weathered the test of time, from the world's top gamers, who use them for hundreds of hours each month. We are committed to professional grade quality and reliability and back this up with a full 90 day warranty.
After a year of market analysis and testing, OpTic Gaming have selected SCUF Controllers as their preferred gaming controller. Hector 'OpTic H3CZ' Rodriguez, the owner of OpTic Gaming stated the following about Scuf Gaming and why OpTic choose SCUF :
"As one of the top gaming organizations we desire the best equipment and try to work with the companies who provide this! We were particularly impressed with the way Scuf Gaming has created a professional gaming controller that enables pro gamers to play to their full potential. I have seen the pro gaming market evolve exponentially these last few years and I'm delighted to see a company innovate and develop a controller for the gamer!
The SCUF controller meets the modern day demands of FPS games like Call of Duty and Halo – we like how Scuf Gaming created a controller that allows gamers to utilize more of their hands and customize features to suit an individual's gameplay. We understand the limitations of a normal controller when needing to control over 20 functions in gameplay – using only 2 fingers and 2 thumbs is outdated and limits the advancement of the games and their enjoyment, hence why some of my players were forced to play techniques like CLAW; which can be harmful to your hand with repetition. The paddles and trigger mechanisms that Scuf Gaming developed allow each player to choose their preferred settings for gameplay." "
From our slick, stylish team controllers to our bold in-house Hydro-Imaging and paint finishes, SCUF controllers offer limitless quality design options to suit every style and look. LED options, buttons, D-pad and trim colors, thumbstick colors, paddle design and more add for the perfect look to compliment your personality.
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The Tin Horse
The Tin Horse
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In the stunning tradition of Lisa See, Maeve Binchy, and Alice Hoffman, The Tin Horse is a rich multigenerational story about the intense, often fraught bond sisters share and the dreams and sorrows...More
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In the stunning tradition of Lisa See, Maeve Binchy, and Alice Hoffman, The Tin Horse is a rich multigenerational story about the intense, often fraught bond sisters share and the dreams and sorrows that lay at the heart of the immigrant experience.
It has been more than sixty years since Elaine Greenstein's twin sister, Barbara, ran away, cutting off contact with her family forever. Elaine has made peace with that loss. But while sifting through old papers as she prepares to move to Rancho Mañana--or the "Ranch of No Tomorrow" as she refers to the retirement community--she is stunned to find a possible hint to Barbara's whereabouts all these years later. And it pushes her to confront the fierce love and bitter rivalry of their youth during the 1920s and '30s, in the Los Angeles Jewish neighborhood of Boyle Heights.
Though raised together in Boyle Heights, where kosher delis and storefront signs in Yiddish lined the streets, Elaine and Barbara staked out very different personal territories. Elaine was thoughtful and studious, encouraged to dream of going to college, while Barbara was a bold rule-breaker whose hopes fastened on nearby Hollywood. In the fall of 1939, when the girls were eighteen, Barbara's recklessness took an alarming turn. Leaving only a cryptic note, she disappeared.
In an unforgettable voice layered with humor and insight, Elaine delves into the past. She recalls growing up with her spirited family: her luftmensch of a grandfather, a former tinsmith with tales from the Old Country; her papa, who preaches the American Dream even as it eludes him; her mercurial mother, whose secret grief colors her moods--and of course audacious Barbara and their younger sisters, Audrey and Harriet. As Elaine looks back on the momentous events of history and on the personal dramas of the Greenstein clan, she must finally face the truth of her own childhood, and that of the twin sister she once knew.
In The Tin Horse, Janice Steinberg exquisitely unfolds a rich multigenerational story about the intense, often fraught bonds between sisters, mothers, and daughters and the profound and surprising ways we are shaped by those we love. At its core, it is a book not only about the stories we tell but, more important, those we believe, especially the ones about our very selves.
Advance praise for The Tin Horse
"Steinberg, the author of five mysteries, has transcended genre to weave a rich story that will appeal to readers who appreciate multigenerational immigrant family sagas as well as those who simply enjoy psychological suspense."--BookPage
"Steinberg . . . has crafted a novel rich in faith, betrayal, and secrecy that explores the numerous ways people are shaped and haunted by their past. . . . A sweeping family saga reminiscent of the writing of Pat Conroy, where family secrets and flashbacks combine to create an engrossing tale of growth and loss. Highly recommended for fans of family drama and historical fiction."--Library Journal
"Steinberg's quietly suspenseful novel is compelling by virtue of her sympathetic characters, vivid depiction of WWII-era Los Angeles, and pinpoint illuminations of poverty, anti-Semitism, family bonds and betrayals, and the crushing obstacles facing women seeking full and fulfilling lives."--Booklist
From the Hardcover edition.
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Janice Steinberg is an award-winning arts journalist who has published more than four hundred articles in The San Diego Union-Tribune, Dance Magazine, the Los Angeles Times, and elsewhere. She is also the author of five mystery novels, including the Shamus Award--nominated Death in a City of Mystics. She has taught novel writing at the University of California, San Diego extension, and dance criticism at San Diego State University. A native of Wisconsin, she received a B.A. and M.A. from the University of California, Irvine. She holds a blue belt in the Nia dance-fitness practice and teaches weekly classes. She lives in San Diego with her husband.
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Mike Francesa Hung Up On John Calipari When He Called In To Defend John Calipari After Appearing On The Show As John Calipari
If this is really truly John Calipari calling into Francesa's Mic'd Up WFAN program, it's the coolest prank call in the history of phones.
John Calipari's Whirlwind Book Tour Has Already Produced Two Five Star-Caliber Awkward Moments
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1996-: John Calipari utilizes Gutenberg's technology to bring light to the sheltered masses.
2014: Fat old white guys on TV don't give a shit.
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Kentucky's James Young Killed The Rim, Several UConn Players With This Monster Yam
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Enjoy this game, Kentucky fans and haters alike. This could be the last chance you get to love/hate Calipari's recruiting philosophy and coaching style for awhile.
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If you're looking for an all-encompassing look at tonight's national title game between Connecticut and Kentucky, including each team's strengths and weaknesses, you want Matt Rudnitsky's full preview. Here's one thing Matt didn't mention, however, which I think bears noting.
This National Championship Is Actually The Worst Cinderella Story Of All Time
The words "Cinderella" and "John Calipari" can never be uttered in the same sentence, unless you also have the words "definitely not" in there as well. But UConn's feet are also too big for a glass slipper.
Breaking: Kentucky Panties Revealed During Bar Celebration
Uh. So this chick in the bar is apparently a BIG #Kentucky fan. Panties. pic.twitter.com/UP3KFcNcKa
— Erin Sharoni (@ErinSharoni) April 6, 2014
Is it possible that this woman does not realize that her shorts are around her ankles? Yes, very possible.
Teamcast Of Kentucky-Wisconsin Game Confuses Viewers, Prompts Angry Tweets
Rex Chapman was all blue on Saturday as the NCAA Tournament became, for a couple of hours, like a frat house party with Bluto and D-Day calling the action.
Aaron Harrison Still A Cold-Blooded Giant Killer, Shoots Kentucky Into The National Title Game
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HOUMA—In Houma oyster harvesters with Motivatit Seafood say the freshwater diversions to keep oil away killed half of their oysters and WGNO's Vanessa Bolano tells us the fear of uncertainty is even worse.
It's a beautiful day on the oyster beds. At first glance all looks normal, but oyster harvesters say this past year has been the toughest.
"During the oil spill I just remember feeling the uncertainty and it kept building and building," says Greg Voisin, Vice President of Marketing & Sales at Motivatit Seafood.
For nearly three months oil gushed into the Gulf. Not much reached the oyster beds, but Greg Voisin with Motivatit Seafood says freshwater diversions killed half of their oysters. To stay afloat they've laid off about 25 workers, and another 60 fishermen searched for a new job. Now it's a struggle to get them back on the oyster beds.
On a typical day before the oil spill Motivatit Seafood had about 20 boats out here picking up oysters, a day like today there are six.
"They don't have the confidence to be out here, yet some of them are still working out in other areas, construction, for BP; they just don't have the total confidence to be back," says Greg Voisin.
Restoring confidence in fishermen and consumers is their next task.
CEO Mike Voisin says, "There is a perception that our products are not safe, so somewhere we have to get into the minds of consumers, chefs, and distributors that our product is."
"we've spent years and years and thousands of dollars to make oysters one of the top five appetizers in the nation and we're proud of that, and it was set back because of the whole oil spill," says Greg Voisin.
Motivatit Seafood is now operating at 60%. As oysters beds grow, they too hope to get back to normal, and most importantly get oysters back in the hands of those who love them.
The company sells about $10,000,000 a year in oysters. In the past year they say that number has been off by about 65%, and they say so far BP has given them about a third of their claim.


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I imagined that Hot Wives And Girlfriends would have dozens of sexy and mature hotties to feast my eyes on, but I found instead a wide range of ages. While most of the wives have matured into their sexual prime, some of the girlfriends are a bit younger.
The design of HotWivesAndGirlfriends is very amateur, showing you text paragraphs and photos on a black background. To the left, you'll find content areas, but the vids and photo section link to the same section anyway.
The 199 videos come in a variety of formats. The older movies in the archives can be saved as Windows Media and RealPlayer files that are low to average in quality. The newer vids can be downloaded as great-quality MP4 and QuickTime files. They can also be streamed in an embedded player. Prior to May 2011, the newer vids also came with MPEGs.
I watched a babe named Emma because, well, she turned my crank. This hot blonde with big tits is as good in hardcore as she is simply posing for our pleasure. It's a shame she's taken, but if she ever wants to try an open relationship, I'm all ears.
There are also 199 photo galleries. The women offered up are all hot amateur broads and some of them, like my gal Emma, are damn sexy! For each model, there is a written journal about how she came to the site, which is actually kind of interesting.
There's an average of 130 pictures per set. Most of the photos were clear, but some were blurry. For example, while the pussy might be clear, the woman's face could be out of focus. The majority of the galleries can be downloaded in Zip files. There are high-res pics waiting for you inside those. I spotted a few photo sets that come from other sites both within and outside this network, but these are few and very far between. Almost all of the content is exclusive to this site.
The website hasn't updated since June 2013, but there's still more to see. The reason for this is that several other sites come included with a membership. Amateur Creampies, DP Amateurs and West Coast Gang Bangs are just three of the ones that you can check out.
Hot Wives And Girlfriends is a good site, especially considering the quality of some of its videos, so it's worth a look even though it isn't updating these days. You've got to be sure not to go over the daily download limit, though.
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I interrupt your Week 13 playoff preparation and my uncomfortable man-crush on Wes Welker to bring you the following World Championship of Fantasy Football report… Read more…
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I (Heart) Wes WelkerBy Mark St. Amant
Last night, Wes Welker put our entire WCOFF team on his seemingly undersized shoulders and carried us to a likely league championship and $7,000, assuming our very tough opponent's last remaining player, Willie Parker, doesn't rush for 200 yards and five TDs, which, come to think of it, could happen when the Steelers play the Dolphins tonight.
Still, I have strong feelings for Welker, who caught 13 passes for 149 yards for the Patriots.
We fantasy owners fall in fantasy love with a player who becomes "ours" for fantasy years. It's a committed relationship as strong as any marriage. I will never leave Wes Welker off my team. Even if he gets traded to the Panthers and has David Carr throwing 10 balls per game at the back of his helmet while he's blocking or at his feet while he's taking a breather on the sidelines. I will draft/trade for Wes Welker from now until fantasy eternity.
If Wes Welker came to my house right now and said, "Mark, I'm taking your wife, your daughter, your car, and all your savings," I'd say, "Awesome, Wes!" And then ask for his autograph.
With the help of and some blatant sampling from the classic online tributes to Chuck Norris and Jack Bauer, I bring you my homage to Wes Welker:
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Week 12 Fantasy Football PicksBy Mark St. Amant
So I had a couple misses on Thanksgiving. Clemens, Cotchery, Leon Washington for three. (Man, I really underestimated just how bad the Jets really are). But I'm still glowing like a debutante opening a Tiffany box about my dead-on call of Anthony Gonzalez's 6 catch/105 yard game. I'm going to put that and last week's Vince Young prediction on my gravestone. Which is kind of pathetic considering that those fantasy stats will bump things like "Loving Father" and "Devoted Husband." I think my priorities might be a tad askew.
Anyway, on to the rest of Week 12's predictions…
The Good
Vinny Testaverde: I honestly think that if I stepped into the Saints' secondary right now, wearing jeans, sneakers and a hooded sweatshirt, I could defend the long pass better than Jason David has. Vinny, here's your strategy for the day: find whichever receiver Jason David is covering and then throw it 65 yards to him. It's a sure TD. Read more…
The 5th Down Blog Entry That Predicts Which Players In Fantasy Football Will Score More/Fewer Points Than Usual Each WeekBy Mark St. Amant
Like the catchy new blog title, everyone? Me, too. As Paris Hilton might say, "That new title's hottt…hot like Melville's social allegory 'Moby-Dick,' whose New England whaling ship served as a metaphor for the expansionist society in which he was living and a condemnation of mid-19th century American values." Read more…
Fantasy Football Gems & GimpsBy Mark St. Amant
Shaun Alexander owners, I hear your collective screams of agony. I knew he'd be a big, giant bust heading into the year – yes, I'm a soothsayer, perhaps even a warlock, get used to it. I avoided him like Ebola in all leagues. Still, I feel your pain. Seriously, if someone filed a class action lawsuit against Alexander for torpedoing fantasy seasons everywhere, you'd want in, right?
Speaking of ruining fantasy seasons, Travis Henry has been a fantasy nuisance this season. And it was revealed Thursday that he has a partially torn P.C.L. But, of course, he still hopes to play against the Titans on Monday night. Yup, wouldn't want to simply be declared, oh I don't know, suspended indefinitely or put on IR or anything, would you, Travis?!
Is my whining frustration over the Denver running back situation making it abundantly clear that I'm a Selvin Young owner? Yes, I own Selvin in the WCOFF (the $300,000 Vegas league). He was an original draft pick in fact (a 15th round flier). Selvin is primed to become that next "running back who comes out of nowhere after Week 10 and kicks some fantasy posterior for his lucky owners." (See Dayne, Ron from last season or, assuming Ahman Green stays out, Ron Dayne this season).
But to me and the 223,467 other Selvin owners nationwide — I went around and counted — Travis Henry is like a "Dawn of the Dead" zombie. He. Just. Won't. Die. But please, Travis, I beg of you, on behalf of all Young owners, just lie down and die already! Figuratively, of course. I'm betting he's out Monday night, whether due to knee issues or to Roger Goodell's swift axe of justice. Henry's horror has to end sometime, doesn't it?
Which alleged Gems tormented me like so many George Romero zombies last week? J.P. Losman and Marshawn Lynch (surprisingly bad against the surprisingly effective Fins D); Kevin Jones (negative rushing yards?!); Priest Holmes and Kolby Smith (un-dynamic duo); David Patten (back to the scrap heap with you, little man); Steve Smith (turning into a lost season). They all made me look less than clairvoyant.
Thankfully, however, I made the following good calls that hopefully helped you out: Start Jesse Chatman, Matt Hasselbeck, Marc Bulger, Big Ben, Drew Bennett and the Bengals' defense. Even Cedric Benson found the end zone. And sit Philip Rivers, Travis Henry, Jamal Lewis, (jokingly but prophetic) Adrian Peterson, Derrick Mason, Tony Gonzalez and Kevin Curtis.
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Fantasy Football Gems and GimpsBy Mark St. Amant
Here they are — from your friendly neighborhood "Fantasy Fanboy Looser [sic]," which is what one poster on a sports journalism message board called me recently — your weekly Gems and Gimps.
J.P. Losman: Losman-to-Evans-to-Chance. OK, there is no one named "Chance" on the Bills. But the Losman-Evans connection is heating up again, much as it did last season about this time. Granted, playing the Bengals last week elevated him to Gem status. As does playing Miami this week. If you have Brady or Garcia out on bye (God help you if you were starting Sage Rosenfels or Kellen Clemens), start Losman and be happy.
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Week 9 Gems and GimpsBy Mark St. Amant
Like many fantasy owners in 2007, I've found it hard to survive life in Bizarro World. Seriously, how can one retain one's sanity in a season when Wes Welker trumps Marvin Harrison, Torry Holt and Roy Williams; Kenny Watson tops Shaun Alexander, Frank Gore and Steven Jackson; and virtually any skill player on the Browns — yes, the ones from Cleveland — is an uber-stud, with Derek Anderson serving as poster boy for the Fantasy Hall of Fame.
As such, it's been harder than ever to predict Gems & Gimps from week to week. The studs tank against easy defenses. The no-names shine against the top units. The world makes no sense anymore. Cats living with dogs. What's next, the guy from "Kindergarten Cop" governing California? Phones put out by a fruit-based personal computer company?
But this topsy-turvy season makes it all the more rewarding when I unearth Gems like Week 8's Tony Scheffler, Marc Bulger, Donovan McNabb, Torry Holt and Reggie Brown, and serve them to you on a silver platter with a little honey mustard dipping sauce and a nice garnish of Vernon Davis.
That said, let's all just forget I also predicted that (A) Tom Brady wouldn't have a typical "Brady-like" day against the (allegedly) vaunted Redskins defense, and (B) Brett Favre would be stymied in Denver. Nothing to see here, people…move along…nothing to see here. (At least I advised you to sit Donald Driver and Steve Smith. That makes me feel better. Almost.)
Jay Cutler: Even with the loss of Javon Walker, Cutler has been putting up decent numbers and still has some nice targets in Marshall, Stokley and G&G (that's my cute nickname for "Gems & Gimps") favorite Tony Scheffler. And now he heads into the Millen Dome to torch the kittens. (Note to PETA: No kittens were actually lit on fire, a.k.a. "torched," in the writing of this first Gem paragraph.)
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Fantasy Football Gems & GimpsBy Mark St. Amant
I hit the mother-load last week with such Gems as Jeff Garcia, Chad Pennington, Kevin Jones, LenDale White, Willis McGahee, Ike Hilliard, Coles/Cotchery, Derrick Mason, deep sleepers Roddy White and Tony Scheffler. Hope you too benefited and won. Let's keep it going this week.
Brian Griese: Like the Garcia gift I gave you last week, Griese now faces the Lions and their abysmal pass defense.
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Fantasy Football WCOFF UpdateBy Mark St. Amant
A quick report on our progress in the World Championship of Fantasy Football (WCOFF) …
Here's a little background on the WCOFF. But if you're too lazy/busy/drunk to click on the link, here's the Cliffs Notes: it's the largest high stakes fantasy football league in the world. 876 teams split into 73 twelve-team leagues. Entrance fee is almost $2,000. First prize: $300,000 and a trip for two to the Super Bowl.
After seven weeks of competition, yours truly and his co-managers of the "Boston Felons" team stand in – drum roll please – FIFTH place. I don't mean fifth in our individual league (where we're 6-1 and tops in points). I mean fifth out of all 876 teams, only 19.45 points off the lead.
Frankly, I'm surprised. I knew we'd had a solid draft from the #1 spot — got LaDainian Tomlinson, obviously; we stole Tom Brady in the 4th; got three solid WRs in Larry Fitzgerald, Roy Williams and Laveranues Coles; and we nailed a lot of great value late such as Wes Welker in the 11th, Dallas Clark in the 13th, super sub Derrick "Mr. Irrelevant" Ward with the very last pick in the draft. But to think that we would be in the hunt for the grand prize halfway through the season is mind-boggling.
The WCOFF is the fantasy football cream of the crop. Obsessives. Nutjobs. Sharks. Those two or three patsies that we all enjoy devouring in our private leagues? You won't find them here. So it takes some skill (waiting on Brady) and some luck (Welker) to be the last men standing. Come Week 16, we'll find out.
That's the good news. The bad news is that there's still a ton of football left to be played and anything (injuries, drug suspensions, wildfires, locusts) can happen.
Gems and Gimps and Reading to AdultsBy Mark St. Amant
Along with wondering if Ladell Betts is ever going to have any fantasy value (not this weekend and not until Clinton Portis's knee gives out) and when Reggie Bush is going to explode for real (this weekend), I have another more pressing concern: tomorrow, I return to my alma mater, Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pa., to do a Homecoming book reading/signing.
Book readings are weird. I've done a bunch over the last couple years for both of my literary efforts and every time I'm standing there at the podium (hopefully having remembered to wear trousers…not always a guarantee), I can't help but think, "I'm about to read a book to a roomful of adults."
I mean, how often do adults have things read to them? Never. Well, maybe Miranda rights, but that's about it.
And it's not like I'm playing a lute, juggling live hand grenades or doing some other such activity worthy of rapt attention. So it never surprises me when a semi-homeless-looking guy sits in the front row reading an entirely different book throughout my presentation, completely oblivious to me or his surroundings, only snapping back to reality upon hearing the smattering of applause at the end and microphone feedback when I say "Thanks…stay for the free sugar cookies."
(True story. This happened at a Borders in Boston. Minus the sugar cookies.)
When I asked some buddies what I should talk about for an hour, my friend Ken suggested that instead of actually reading, I should just show up completely tanked on peppermint schnapps – the event is at the crack of 10 a.m., mind you — play "Got your nose!" with the people in the front row and then fall down and roll around on the ground laughing like Robert DeNiro in the movie theater scene in the remake of "Cape Fear." Believe me, that'll be my "break drunk, crazy person act in case of emergency" plan if it doesn't start off well.
Speaking of emergencies, here are some guys you can plug in this weekend in a pinch…and some to avoid entirely.
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Saint's ConfessionalBy Mark St. Amant
Too many so-called experts never hold themselves accountable for their advice. They never look back at their start-bench picks and put them out there there for public scrutiny, warts and all. So I'm doing exactly that — confessing my fantasy sins, if you will, with a Gems & Gimps hit or miss "report card" for Week 6. (And I'm happy to report that, aside from my brutal Gem WR's, it wasn't all that sinful.)
Cleo Lemon: HIT. 256 yds, 2 TD, 2 INT…and TWO rushing TDs.
Kurt Warner: MISS. But due more to injury. I think he would have lit up the Panthers.
Gus Frerotte: BIG, STAR JONES-SIZED MISS. I thought STL would have to throw 40 times to have a chance. Gus had 5 INTs. 'Nuff said.
Brian Griese: HIT. 381 yds, 3 TD, 2 INT. God bless the Minnesota defense.
Damon Huard: HIT. 264 YD, 2 TD. The epitome of a good bye-week fill-in.
Tony Romo: MISS. By relative Romo standards, anyway. 199 yds, 2 TD, INT.
Matt Hasselbeck: HIT. 362yds, 2 TDs, INT. Read more…
Fantasy Football Gems & GimpsBy Mark St. Amant
I love medical drama dialogue. From "M*A*S*H" to "St. Elsewhere" to "ER" I've been hooked on it. So much so that I've always wanted to yell "Stat!" at inappropriate times in inappropriate places, such as in church: "Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses . . . STAT!"
Or while engaged in amorous activities with my wife: "I need to wrap this up and watch Sportscenter . . . STAT!"
In both cases, disgusted looks, yelling and punches to the abdomen typically follow.
Speaking of medical dramas, do you realize that due to all the injuries to starters (and some ineffectiveness… cough, Rex Grossman, cough), 14 backup quarterbacks have seen live action in the first five weeks?
That's almost half of the teams in the N.F.L. In no particular order: Brodie Croyle, Cleo Lemon, Derek Anderson, Trent Edwards, Kurt Warner, Gus Frerotte, Kellen Clemens, David Carr, Brian Griese, Byron Leftwich, Trent Dilfer, Kelly Holcomb, Kyle Boller, Daunte Culpepper/Josh McCown (depending on who you consider the starter).
How on earth is one supposed to maintain any semblance of a consistent fantasy strategy with players dropping faster than my Pets.com stock?
Are the defensive players getting stronger, faster and more eager to decapitate signal callers? Or are quarterbacks becoming more fragile than your grandmother's prized Hummel figurines? Probably both.
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Your Mid-Week Fantasy UpdateBy Mark St. Amant
You will still have to wait until Friday for my Gems & Gimps start/bench ramblings, but I just had to chime in on a few items of fantasy relevance that have unfolded in recent days.
• It seems the rumors of Travis Henry's blunt-fueled demise were premature. Shocking, I know, but the legal system will slow the suspension process down as much as five weeks, allowing Henry to play into November. So, owners, prepare to receive low-ball offers from your league mates who hope you haven't heard the news. And if you don't own him? Make a low-ball offer to the Henry owner in your league in the hopes that he or she hasn't read this blog entry.
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Trading Places — A Guide to Fantasy Trade EtiquetteBy Mark St. Amant
Everyone in and out of cyberspace will be posting links to stories about Travis Henry today, and making the obligatory "Jeff Spicoli/Ricky Williams/Woody Harrelson"-related jokes. So I won't pile on, except to say this: All Henry (who was suspended four games in 2005 for violating the league's substance abuse policy) had to do to ensure himself a fat contract to feed his family was not smoke weed until Oct. 1. That would have been two years since his last positive test. And what did he decide to do? Keep. Smoking. Weed!
If someone told you, "Ditch the ol' hippie lettuce, just for a while, and we'll pay you millions and get
you an N.F.L. rushing title and an all-expenses-paid trip to Hawaii for the Pro Bowl," what would you do? Easy, you'd stop smoking weed!
But that's real life and we're not concerned with real life here (callous as this may sound), only fantasy, so this news means one thing to us: pick up Denver backup Selvin Young.
Speaking of picking players, let's travel back in time to late August. Draft night. You've absolutely crushed it so far. Every round, perfect. Every pick, the ideal player value. You're so confident in your fantasy acumen that you think, "I should write a New York Times 5th Down blog instead of that slackjawed clown St. Amant."
Drafting from the second spot out of twelve teams, after a mere five rounds you've already snagged a juggernaut lineup of:
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Gems and Gimps, Week 4By Mark St. Amant
I'm busy trying to figure out whether that weirdo kid Jared from Georgia on "Kid Nation" is really that weird, or is just playing the role of "token weirdo kid." This debate plagues me. So therefore, I'm just gonna get right to it this week…
Chad Pennington @ BUF: Chad can't throw 70 yards from his knees through the goalposts like JaMarcus Russell – which isn't a play you see very often in pro games, so I'm not sure how this made him the top pick — but against the Bills' secondary Pennington will do just fine even with his own arm.
Jon Kitna vs. CHI: At last report, Chicago was recruiting from local high schools to replace their fallen defensive starters. Look for huge days from Kitna, Roy Williams, Calvin Johnson or anyone else splitting out wide for Detroit.
Trent Green vs. OAK: Oakland's secondary isn't the kryptonite to passing that it was last year, and the Dolphins are the 7th-ranked passing offense in the N.F.L. right now. (If you heard a Brady Bunch-era laugh track after that statement, you're not alone, but it's true).
Eli Manning v. PHI: Two of his biggest games last year were against Philly, and the Eagles will once again be without Lito Sheppard, and Brian Dawkins is just getting back. Plaxico Burress needs to play, though.
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Longtime educator Linda L. Norwood writes an open letter to the Oxford School Board wondering if they're up to date on current events in light of their move to have voters decide on a $30 bond issue for the local school system. (July 20, 2010, Page 4A)
Oxford Exchange Club
Meets at noon Thursday at Ole Miss Catering at 123 Heritage Drive. Guest speaker will be Jeremy A. Martin, the service coordinator for the Mississippi Secretary of State's Office. For more information, e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com. (July 19, 2010)
Monday's obituaries
- Virgle Edward "Bill" Appleton — 85, died Sunday at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi. Arrangements are incomplete with Waller Funeral Home of Oxford.
- William Paul Byars — 65, of Water Valley died Friday, July 16, 2010. Services were held at noon today in the Henry Chapel of Seven Oaks Funeral Home in Water Valley. Burial followed in the Pisgah Cemetery in Yalobusha County.
- Charles Allen Gurley — 61, died Saturday, July 17, 2010. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Holly Springs Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Potts Camp Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 this evening at the funeral home.
- Pansy Viola Lynch Saxton — 72, of Water Valley died Saturday, July 17, 2010. Services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday in the Henry Chapel of the Seven Oaks Funeral Home in Water Valley. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery in Water Valley. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service Tuesday at the funeral home.
World Film Night
The Lafayette County & Oxford Public Library will feature a free screening of "Saga of Gosta Berling" at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The film is part of its World Film Night series. For more information, call the library at 234-5751. (July 19, 2010)
Mississippi Homemakers Volunteers
The Mississippi Homemakers Volunteers of Lafayette County will meet at noon Thursday at the Lafayette County Extension Office at 101 Veterans Drive. The Eastside MHV Club is the host. Guests and new members are welcome. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call the office at 234-4451. (July 19, 2010)
Oxford Lions Club
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Oxford Kiwanis Club
The Oxford Kiwanis Club will meet at noon Wednesday at Fat Cat's Catfish & Steaks on Old College Hill Road. Kathy Sukanek will update the United Way activities. For more information, call John Arrechea at 234-9299. (July 18, 2010)
Rotary Club of Oxford-Ole Miss
Meets for breakfast from 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Ole Miss Catering banquet suite located at 123 Heritage Drive. Featured speaker will be Chyna Ward-Poley, founder of the Ole Miss Ladies' Football Forum. Guests are invited to attend. For more information, e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com or call Scott Thompson at 816-9898 or visit www.oxford-olemissrotary.com. (July 18, 2010)
Oxford Board of Aldermen
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Oxford School Board
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Federal age discrimination laws state that an employer may not discriminate on basis of age for those who are 40 years old and older (provided your employer has more than 20 employees). I am over 40 years old so this affects me personally. Last week, I posted a blog asking why there is no mandatory retirement age for "old" therapists. I didn't anticipate there would be so many therapists who thought of themselves as "old."
Some have accused me of being discriminatory based on retirement age but those therapists ignore the U.S. Army, which has a mandatory retirement age of 62 and an age limit to enlist. Airline pilots have a mandatory retirement age of 65, yet I don't see therapists rallying to their aid to change this nor do I see therapists petitioning the government to change the mandatory retirement and enlistment ages of those in the armed forces. And where were those therapists when school bus drivers were fighting the mandatory retirement age of 65?
If a job is dangerous or requires a high level of physical and mental skill, there's a probability the position will come with a mandatory retirement age. Is our job dangerous? Yes, we are faced with potential blood-borne pathogens and infectious diseases with every patient we touch. Does our job require a high level of physical and mental skill? Yes, this goes without saying. Therapists have the luxury of treating patients and working while others are forced into retirement even if they are physically and mentally able to perform the job.
There is no governing board or group of physicians who look into our health and mental status before we're issued a license to practice. If I suggest this should be changed to protect the public from therapy license holders, how is this age discrimination? A therapist could have early-onset dementia (or Parkinson's) and still practice while potentially putting the public at risk. But at the mere mention of a therapist possibly having significant balance and memory impairments, I'm called ageist and discriminatory.
Maybe those therapists who called me discriminatory could petition the state boards to eliminate any wording regarding the mental health status of PTs and PTAs in the rules and regulations. A mental illness is a chronic disease and shouldn't have to be disclosed when applying for licensure. Those same therapists who want to protect the public from the mentally ill and deny licensure to them, will probably see nothing wrong with allowing licensure to a therapist who scored poorly on a balance test or memory exam.
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Again Jason, you only point out certain facts, but forget to look at all of the truths. HEALTH PROFESSIONALS and CHAPLAINS are allowed to stay in the military until AGE 68. Other Officers are allowed to stay until 64 and the President can extend whoever he wishes to the age of 68. Also a Service Secretary can call ANY inactive personnel back to Active Duty at any given time, if they are so needed. Reagan was 69 when is was elected as our Commander in Chief, therefore he was 77 when he finished his two terms. This could go on and on and on. My PT Professor was in her 80s, some of those FAPTA folks up there are How Old? Just adding that FAA pilots use to have a mandatory retirement at 60 then they upped it to 65 and that's in the US. Some instructors are allowed to teach many years longer. And I could go on and on and on.
Yes Jeanne you are correct. It's a very OLD viewpoint! I agree with you,
Hi terry, I think your comment may be directed towards me, not 100% sure, but will comment anyway! No one is taking care of my parents at this point! They WERE blessed not to need PT as they aged. My comments come purely from my own experience as a PT of many years. I have treated all age groups and in many settings. I love what I do and I am reviewed and told that I do my job very well. So my point to jason was people-including PT's_ can work many long,productive years. It is a case by case decision & his comments were verging on being discriminatory relative to age & even mental health. From reading his posts, he seems to be a PTA who would like to be a PT... without the required process being followed!
I think Jason knows what he is talking about-only because he has been taking care of-your mom and dad,my mom and dad-if you have an issue with that, talk to your care takers. Jason is doing everything he can to make our elderly parents comfortable.
You do have some interesting points and I agree there are some therapists who would serve the public better if they just retired. I am not sure we would want MD's dictating when we should retire though and state boards would need to revamp how they issue licenses. Maybe have the therapists send in a physical to the board to show they are able to perform the job every couple of years after age 65.
Therapists should know when to retire but unfortunately that is not always the case.
Jason, You are way off base on this blog especially if it is in response to your former blog. Your comments on other professions and their required retirement age limits is not relative to our profession. If a therapist is incompetent, mentally unstable and not receiving effective treatment, unable to perform his/her job (including a memory or balance test if required), then they are not hired or written up and if need be, let go. What is at the bottom of your angst? I hope you get it resolved and move on to another topic. This one relative to your viewpoint is getting "old"!!


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|Nueronal, Watercolor and paper on wood, 12" x 12", 2014
Andrew J. McCauley
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Children's Book Inspiration
|The illustrations from The Magic Key call to mind some of my first abstract memories as a child.
|I remember seeing these illustrations in the early 80's. I wasn't aware that these drawings would have such a profound affect on my artwork.
|The influence that this illustration has had on my work is evident when looking at Sex with Spiders.
|Andrew J. McCauley, Sex With Spiders, Intaglio with Chine-Collé, 2012.
|Nightmarish imagery that continues to haunt my dreams.
Behind the Wall: Part IV
|Finalized installation including vinyl forms that mimic the projected shadows.
|Finalized installation with spectators to show scale.
|Canon (Video Still 1)
|Canon (Video Still 2)
|Canon (Video Still 3)
|Rear-projected animation through the canvas.
|Canon (Detail)
|McCauley Family
|Interstellar Formaldehyde
|John Kortlander installing the drywall.
|John Kortlander installing the drywall.
|Building the wall.
|John Kortlander checking the measurements.
Behind the Wall: Part III
|Melting plastic to build the rotating sculpture.
|Positioning the sculpture behind the stretched canvas.
|Mirrored and clear plexiglass, wood and rotating device.
|The reflections from the animated projection mimic the vinyl forms on the gallery wall.
|Calculating the exact placement of the projection, light and reflections coming through the painting.
|Rotating sculpture behind the painting.
|Masking off areas of the painting much like photo dodging techniques
|Revolving reflections appear to be coming out of the painting (Behind the canvas).
|"Secret" room behind the painting.
|Rotating sculpture with rear-projection behind the painting.
Behind the Wall: Part II
After stretching the muslin, I began organizing the work space by setting up the lighting units and a painting table. I began cutting out fabric forms and placing them on top of the muslin, much like constructing a puzzle. Using fabric allows me to map out the composition one layer at a time without having to paint directly on to the canvas. I'm able to develop the painting's layout by experimenting with shape, color and texture. Once I've settled on the underlying design, I'll begin filling in the forms with actual paint and medium.
Working with Golden Acrylics allows for a faster drying time. Acrylics are not only helpful for a consistent work flow, but also helps with the process of layering and building up paint surfaces. I'm able to work much faster and cover a much larger surface area rather than worrying about working into wet paint. Adding matte and gloss mediums to the pigments give the work a physical juxtaposition and extend the life of the paint.
Essentially, Canon is a symbol for a body form fighting off intruders that eventually devour it's host. These "intruders" are formalized as snake-like creatures, methodically taking bites out of the Canon body. The emphasis in this piece is the nightgown form, which is present in much of my work. The nightgown form has wheels, referencing an artillery cannon fighting off the impending creatures that surround it. The rainbow forms inside the nightgown figure represent a transformation and refers to the dilapidation of mobility. Color bands inside the nightgown symbolize transmutation, memory and mobility loss, and ultimately ascension.
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University of Cincinnati product John Hughes has had a productive first five games with the Browns.
The third-round defensive tackle is tied for fourth among NFL rookie linemen with 11 tackles. His sack of Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton in Week 2 remains his only one this season, but it ties him for seventh among rookie linemen in that category.
"He's doing well," Browns coach Pat Shurmur said. "Each week he has a role on our defense, some weeks more than others, but we try to rotate our defensive linemen like most teams in the league now. He's done a good job, and he's improving each week."
Hughes played 33 of 75 defensive snaps against the Giants in Week 5 and has been in for 43.4 percent of the Browns' total defensive snaps this season, according to the league's playtime statistics.
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8 Mile Freestyle Pt.II vs "Lotto" Lyrics - Eminem
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Yo, it's time to get rid of this coward once and for all.
I'm sick of the motha fucka! Check this shit out!
I'll spit a racial slur, honky, sue me!
This shit is a horror flick,
but the black guy doesn't die in this movie!
Fuckin' wit Lotto, dawg, you gotta be kiddin!
That makes me believe you really dont have a interest in livin!
You think these niggas gonna feel the shit you say?
I got a betta chance joining the KKK.
Or some real shit, though, I like you
That's why I didn't wanna have to be the one you commit sucide to
Fuck 'Lotto,' call me your leader
I feel bad I gotta murder that dude from "Leave It To Beaver"
sponsored linksI used to like that show, now you got me to "fight back" mode
But oh well, if you gotta go, then you gotta go!
I hate to do this, I would love for this shit to last
So I'll take pictures of my rear end so you won't forget my ass
And all's well that ends well, ok?
So I'll end this shit wit a "FUCK you, but have a nice day!"
Ward, I think you were a little hard on the Beaver
So was Eddie Haskal, Wally, and Ms. Cleaver
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Quick, someone get his ass another steriod!
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Look, Snoop Dogg just got a fuckin' boob job!
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Pay attention, you're sayin the same shit that he said!
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And don't come back until something dope hits you
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Lookin' like a cyclone hit you,
Tank top screamin', "Lotto, I don't fit you!"
You see how far those white jokes get you
Boy's like "How Vanilla Ice gonna diss you?"
My motto: Fuck Lotto!
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IT DOESN'T NEED TO BE!!!!!!! Sex between men and women makes babies. Human societies throughout history have recognized this, that is why marriage is privileged over other human relationships, and it has been, except for a few scattered historical examples, a male female union of either one man one woman, or one man many women. Its simply biology.
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Once City Hall and a handful of Council members have made it a pattern to lie to the residents and spin complete fabrications, what do they expect?
The only way for Glendora, California to fix the problems about complete public mistrust is to fire the city manager, the Jeff K., hire a new legal firm and never let Douglas Tessitor, Gene Murabito, Joseph Santora and Karen Davis have anything to do with the city ever again.
The day they leave the city won't be soon enough for most if not all of the cities honest residents.
#179130 Feb 9, 2013
Jizzybird is quite the dummy ain't he? Too funny!
"Reality bites"
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#179131 Feb 9, 2013
Keep piling on the votes flunkie
"Vita e' Bella."
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#179132 Feb 9, 2013
Well if the gay couple is of the opposite sex, they can make babies the same way other opposite sex couples do, good ole coitus. That way jr is born to his/her own married mom and dad.
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#179133 Feb 9, 2013
Is the Legalization of Polygamy Next?
As an increasing number of American citizens grow more comfortable with the notion of gay marriage (46% of Americans), more and more individuals are seeking to legally challenge the very framework of this age old institution.
In addition to the calls by many to allow people of the same sex an opportunity to be legally wed, there are growing numbers of many old-style Mormons seeking legal immunity to engage in polygamy; an illegal practice of having multiple spouses.
This past summer, Jeff Buhman, the chief prosecutor for Utah County, Utah, made a decision that went largely unreported by many in the mainstream media a decision to no longer prosecute anyone in the county who may be guilty of this practice; Buhman also went a step further, by placing legal roadblocks for any future county attorney who may attempt to prosecute said individuals:
[Buhmans decision is] intended to prevent future prosecution of polygamists in Utah County for just the practice of polygamy,
The statements are part of a motion to dismiss a challenge to the states bigamy law filed by Kody Brown and his four wives: Meri, Janelle, Christine and Robyn.
An attorney for the Brown family had the following to say:
While I am pleased that the prosecutors are now promising to leave this family alone, the decision will not end our challenge to the state law, said Washington, D.C.-based attorney Jonathan Turley in a blog entry posted Thursday, expressing his great relief for the Brown family that this long-standing threat has been finally lifted.
According to the Browns attorney, the states law banning multiple spouses violates their constitutional right to privacy and religious freedom.
The new legal trend has the potential to decriminalize a way of life for tens of thousands of self-described Mormon fundamentalists, most of whom live in Utah where bigamy is a third-degree felony punishable by up to five years in prison.
If homosexuals are free to be married, then why cant we? We have much more history on our side than they do. stated one Mormon-fundamentalist claiming to being married to three different women.
#179134 Feb 9, 2013
Is this the annual 'fudders' meeting?
Because you all sure come up with some pretty stupid reasons to post.
#179135 Feb 9, 2013
They're imaginary dummy! Only you see them. No one else does because you made it all up like some silly little kid.
But let's get serious for a moment. Why are you against equal rights?
#179136 Feb 9, 2013
They are called 'fudds' because their posts fall tot he floor like a fudd.
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#179141 Feb 10, 2013
I would love to debate you, unfortunately you fail to meet the minimum requirements of intelligence. 60 votes and climbing, atta boy Frankieeee
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#179142 Feb 10, 2013
I am thinking about putting in a new kitchen. After all I am in your head rent free.
#179143 Feb 10, 2013
I Am! It's great being in your head rent free!
You even created a registered profile I see. "Frankie Jizzo" So creative. Also of course a thread just for me!
You are now obsessed with Frankie! How do you like it so far?
Too Funny!
#179144 Feb 10, 2013
It's the other way around.
And you'd lose a debate with me that is the real reason you just use ad hominem.
And of course the one arguing against equal rights (you) always loses!
#179145 Feb 10, 2013
Talk about off topic! But that's cool. I had my kitchen in my CA place remodeled last year. I recommend it, worth the cost, especially when you sell. You'll get your money back.
And every time you go into your new kitchen, you'll think of me! I am now in your big dopey tin foil hatted head to the point of obsession! Woo HOO!
I mean starting a troll thread because you are frustrated that you are too dumb to debate me? That's defeat, son!
#179146 Feb 10, 2013
Relax Fruitcake! Let's try and calm you down and get you back to the topic. Why are you against same sex marriage?
#179148 Feb 10, 2013
So what's your imaginary vote count at now?
My imaginary vote count is Frankie 100, Jizzy 0. Does that jive with yours? Let me know.
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#179149 Feb 10, 2013
What are we voting for?
#179150 Feb 10, 2013
I've seen this headline before, 30 seconds over tokyo?
#179151 Feb 10, 2013
It's an imaginary vote in Jazybird58's head only.
He got so frustrated because he's too stupid to debate me that he created a troll thread, complete with a fake imaginary vote count!
It kind of backfired on the dummy! Come on over and cast your imaginary vote.
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It stands to reason that i've shirked my blog responsibilities for too long… Oh how i've missed the chance to tell you all about so many exciting music adventures. Like our 2nd hugely successful Serious Business Records Rock n Roll revue! Or Paul Brill's Record Release show (w/ sweet horn section!) or Balthrop, Alabama at the Living Room the other night… What about that amazing stripped down Dawn Landes performance at Jalopy? We killed is what!
Well, pictured above was certainly an unexpected highlight. Sam Cohen and I had a fun and inspiring live Yellowbirds jam session on the East Village Radio program Beyond Beyond is Beyond the other afternoon(followed by lentil soup from B&H Dairy).
Speaking of Yellowbirds… Below are some upcoming tour dates!
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BUFFALO, NY (WKBW) -- Traces of radiation from Japan's damaged nuclear power plant have shown up on sensors in the United States, primarily in the west but here in Western New York as well.
And traces of radiation were also found in Cleveland's rainwater, discovered during an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) study to better understand what's falling into Lake Erie. "Radiation detectors are very sensitive instruments and are capable of finding even a very tiny number of atoms of these radioactive materials that have been discharged from the reactor," Dr. Alan Lockwood, a University at Buffalo Professor of Nuclear Medicine and Neurology, said. "So it's not surprising that the winds have carried detectable amounts to various cities in the United Sates."
Local experts say the small amounts of radiation being found here are of no health concern but officials continue to closely monitor radiation sensors.
There are 124 EPA radiation sensors nationwide. Two of those are local, one in Lockport and another near Rochester. The sensor in Lockport is currently not working, but the EPA says it will be fixed this week.
The New York State Health Department says it has 12 sites testing the quality of air and water, including ones at the Niagara River, Locksley Point, and Olcott Beach. And an additional air sampling station has been installed near Albany. There have only been trace amounts of radioactivity found. "We're exposed to radiation every day of our lives and the change in the radiation exposure that is caused by this reactor accident in Japan is so small that it does not make any significant difference in terms of the risk in developing cancer in the American population," Dr. Lockwood said.
The health department says it'll have latest results from the sensors by the middle of this week, but doesn't expect the amounts to be near a level that would pose a public health concern. Many health experts say they do not expect to see harmful levels of radiation reaching the United States from Japan.


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Casey got into a bottle of Ibuprofen and was found very very sick and almost didn't make it on Christmas Eve. He was taken to an emergency vet where he was put on IV's. The next two days offered signs of improvement, but on December 27 he was transferred to a different vet where it was confirmed that he was in kidney failure. From there he was sent to a specialist hospital that focuses on renal failure. There he is receiving agressive fluid treatment and medications. As of now the next 12-24 hours are extremely crucial and if there are signs of improvements, he will still need to be at the vet 4-5 days and as a last option in dialysis treatment at a University for atleast 30 days. Casey's owners are graduate students who need help paying for his care, as they just cannot afford it all on their own at this time. Thank you for anything you are able to do to help, whether it be a "share" to help spread the word or a donation toward his care.


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Firstly… thanks to teacher Lee Sooman. For always paying attention to us and helping us, thank you to all of the SM employees. To my family who is always at my side, I love you!! Those who are always at my side since I was a trainee, making me pretty, and helping me to grow up correctly, Jungah-noona, Heejun-nuna, Yueun-noona, Areum-noona, I love you!! Thanks to the noona's it seems that there was able to be this cool member in a group called EXO. Minwookie-hyung, Seunghwanie-hyung, Jaehyukie-hyung, Jiheonnie-hyung, Hyungyunnie-hyung, Yongminnie-hyung, Dalyoungie-hyung thank you always. To the SM artists sunbaenim's, thank you for always paying attention to us. Those who always make us, EXO, look pretty God's hand Naeju-hyung, O blood type Yunsu-noona, lol Sejungie-hyung, Psyduck Seulgi-noona, ㅋㅋ thank you so much!! Head of department Chwisungie, Hyunhee-noona, Bae Chajang-nim, Suhyun-noona, Minhee-noona, Minjung-noon, I've been thankful!! The coordi hyung's and noona's now, take care of me!! My friends that I love, Sangmin, Chanyoung, Minho, I love you!! And Jung Daeun ㅋㅋ Dani~~ let's become closer friends!! Thank you to Sungsoo-hyung, Yunjung-noona, Jinhyunnie-hyung, Wonseokie-hyung who always pay attention to our songs!! EXO members that I always love, let's become members that believe in and have faith in each other ㅋㅋ EXO is jjang!!! (t/n: 'jjang' is a word meaning 'best') Lastly… all of the fans that I am really thankful towards… Thank you and thank you… you guys waited a lot didn't you? Now EXO is running. As much as you guys have waited, we will show a cooler image. Because there is the fans, we are alive. Thank you very much and I love you, come with us until the end!! (t/n: Here Sehun writes 'I love you' in 5 different languages with the Korean alphabet. In order it's Korean, Mandarin, Japanese, Thai, English) Saranghaeyo, wo ai ni men, aishteru, pom rakkunkab, I love you~~ ㅋㅋ EXO fans are the best!!
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Belgium, Wisconsin
Harrington Beach State Park
[ 8/10 ]
Guess we missed it, but there were no water hook-ups at this campground. Luckily, we were able to fill up with clean water before we pulled into our spot. This must be a fairly new campground because there aren't a lot of mature trees, but the sites were pretty and you really had a lot of space, with a picnic table and fire pit. The park is wonderful, with great hiking and biking trails, as well as two beach areas on Lake Michigan. The great part was that one was a dog friendly beach! Got good TV signals with our antenna and the cell phone signals were also good. Tethered to our phone, the laptop got a great connection every day. We'd definitely stay here again.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Wisconsin State Fair RV Park
[ 7/10 ]
If you want to stay in Milwaukee, this is about the only place unless you want to be way out of town. The sewer hook-ups are kind of weird. You have to park the opposite direction of your neighbor and you share sewer and electrical hook-ups. That means that the sewer hook-up was at the wrong end of our RV and too far away. We had to go buy a longer sewer hose. The bar across the street can be very loud until late at night on the weekends. Still, it wasn't bad and we met some really nice people.
Ellison Bay, Wisconsin
Wagon Trail Campground
[ 8/10 ]
This was a nice park, with very wooded sites that were nicely spaced. It's a great location if you want to step out of your RV and take a walk, either through the campground or right out into a hiking trail. Our TV antenna couldn't get any signals, so it was very quiet in the evenings. We also had a hard time with our phone tethered to the computer -- very slow download speeds. We'd certainly stay here again and it's just a beautiful area.
Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
Colter Bay Village RV Park -- Full Hookups (NPS Campground)
[ 6/10 ]
This RV park gets great ratings for the setting; it's just steps to see the fabulous Grand Tetons over Jackson Lake. Tall trees and the smell of pine make it a great way to start your morning with a cup of coffee. The downside was we got a call halfway through a 6 hour hike that we had parked in the wrong spot and needed to move because someone was waiting. Turns out they put the wrong directions and lot number on the map they gave us. We had to rush back and unhook, move and set back up again. Not what we wanted to do after a long hike. And we were unhappily surprised when we went for a shower that we had to pay $4 each. I couldn't find that anywhere on the website, but maybe it's standard in a national park.
West Yellowstone, Montana
Yellowstone Grizzly RV Park
[ 9/10 ]
Great park just outside the west entrance to Yellowstone and within walking distance to many activities and shopping. The showers, restrooms, and laundry were always clean, and they park was immaculate. Lots of kids running around, so it's very family friendly. Wi-fi was a little slow, so we tethered to Blackberry, and we were fine.
Bozeman, Montana
Bozeman KOA
[ 8/10 ]
This is a nice campground, especially for families. hey have easy access and plenty of room for our 35 foot RV. The Wi-fi worked just fine, there are not a lot of cable channels. They have a really nice pool, hot tub and water play area for kids. Their dog run area was pretty small -- maybe 15'x15', but they were pretty dog friendly and ours had fun walking all over the campground, seeing the sights. We were only here for one night on our way to Yellowstone, but we would certainly stay here again.
Post Falls, Idaho
Coeur D'Alene RV Resort
[ 7/10 ]
This is a big park and it's pretty nice, but there were things lacking for it's price. The sewer hook-ups were way at the back of the site, which was kind of weird and hard to reach. While they do have Wi-Fi, you have to be in their clubhouse to use it, you can't get on at your site. They have several pet areas and a couple of dog runs. They're kind of long and narrow, but at least it's a place to take them. The lock on the back one was broken and the space between the gate and the side were big enough that my Cairn Terrier could have slipped right out. Access is easy and the sites are gravel with a concrete pad and picnic table. There seems to be plenty of room for slideouts. Although there are a number of long-term rigs, everything is in good condition. You're almost right next door to a Super Wal-Mart, so that's convenient for stocking up. There's some highway noise, but it didn't bother us. We'd stay here again, but might check with other campgrounds first to see what's available at a better price.
Diamond Lake, Oregon
Diamond Lake RV Park
[ 9/10 ]
This was a great RV park that is close to Crater Lake and right at Diamond Lake. There is a very nice bike/walking path all around Diamond Lake and it's paved all the way. You can access the lake just a short walk from the RV park, as well as a casual pizza place and small store. I'd stock up on supplies before you get here though, because there's not a lot available in terms of groceries. Be sure to bring some movies, too, because we didn't have any TV. It wasn't too bad though, because it's great to just sit outside by the fire and enjoy the quiet. Lots of kids and people on bikes and walking, but it was fun to people watch. It quieted down by 9:00 p.m. They do have wi-fi but it was kind of slow. Overall, we really loved this place and stayed an extra night. Had to move to a different site on the last day, but since we didn't have reservations, that was fine with us. The staff were all friendly and helpful. We'd certainly come back here.
Fruitland, Idaho
Neat Retreat RV Park
[ 8/10 ]
This park is kind of deceiving when you first drive up because there are so many permanent units everywhere. I can't see that they have as many RV spots as they advertise. The office staff was very nice though, and gave us a great, pull-thru space with info on the best way in and out. It was clean and really quiet -- hardly anyone around. The railroad tracks right behind us almost turned us off, but no trains run through at night. In fact, we didn't see a train while we were there. The sites are shaded with nice grass and gravel spots. We'd camp here again if traveling through.
Eden, Idaho
Anderson Camp
[ 8/10 ]
This park was clean and well-maintained. They had beautiful grassy areas and it was very family-friendly. The drawbacks were the noise from the highway and the Wi-Fi didn't work too well unless you were close to the office. Great location to visit the sights in the Twin Falls area.
Tucson, Arizona
Tucson / Lazydays KOA
[ 9/10 ]
Although there wasn't much green in this park, we really liked our stay here. It was very clean and practically deserted. Well, it was late April in Tucson! The staff was friendly and efficient, even when we kept extending our stay. The sites were large and easy to get into for our 35' fifth wheel. We tried the dog run that they advertised, but it was overgrown with weeds and we were afraid that there might be snakes hiding that we couldn't see. There were also several holes toward the bottom of the fence that our dogs might have snuck through, so no dog run for us. If they just put gravel down instead of the dirt and weeds, it would be a big improvement. We would definitely stay here again.
Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City KOA
[ 8/10 ]
This was a nice RV park, but very crowded and busy! We came in without reservations but were given a nice spot. The staff in the office were very helpful. The sites are fairly close together and the streets kind of narrow, but we didn't have any trouble getting our 35' fifth wheel maneuvered in. There were some pretty large rigs here, too. They have a gate to a nice walking path behind the park that runs along a river or canal. They call it a dogwalk but people use it for hiking and walking. It runs into a well-kept little park behind some state office buildings. We didn't have any problems with the area of town that the park was located in. There were no "undesirables" lurking around and we didn't hear of any crime taking place recently. The other half of the park is for full-timers. It's convenient to downtown and easy access to I-80. We'd certainly stay here again.
Munds Park, Arizona
Munds Park RV Resort
[ 9/10 ]
Really nice people who gave us a lot of info on the area and suggestions for drives and hikes. The sites were fairly easy to get into for our 35' fifth wheel. They had lots of new park models that are for sale and they're very well maintained and landscaped. Nice "streets" for walking and they are dog-friendly. The laundry was huge and very clean. Be aware that there is rabies in the area and they are warning everyone about it if you're interested in hiking in the national forest behind the campground.
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The staff is super friendly and everyone is so kind! I had a fantastic stay. The room was excellent: silent, comfy and very beautiful. Also the food was simply wonderful. Mclays Guest House is a place where you can truly feel like you're at home
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- 264-276 Renfrew St Charing Cross Glasgow G3 6TT Scotland
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- Independent Hotel
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- 2 Star B&B
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Don't let your budget stop you from staying in the centre of Glasgow. McLays bed and breakfast offers really affordable rooms and is very close to chic Sauchiehall Street. McLays helpful and friendly staff will be on hand as soon as you arrive to help you to make the most of what Glasgow has to offer. Whether you're a tourist looking for a cheap Glasgow hotel close to historic attractions or just visiting to try out the huge variety of pubs and night clubs on offer, McLays is definitely for you!
McLays occupies three Victorian town houses and has a range of basic rooms to suit your budget. You can stay in a single, double, twin or family room equipped with satellite TV, telephone and tea and coffee making equipment. If you have a little bit of flexibility in your budget you can pay slightly more for a room with en-suite but if money is tight, rooms with shared bathrooms are available. There's a guest lounge with TV if you want to relax or meet some of the other guests of McLays.
24 Hour Reception / All News Channel / Central Heating / Coffee/Tea Maker / Colour Television / Desk / Direct Dial Phone / Family Friendly / Fire Escape / Gardens / Movie Channel / Pay-Phones / Phone / Shared bathroom / Shower / Smoke Detectors / Tea & Coffee / Television Lounge / Toilet / Wake Up Service / Wash Basin / Wireless Internet Access
Renfrew Street is parallel to Sauchiehall Street in the West End, which is perfect if you're looking to sample some great pubs, restaurants, and nightclubs during your Glasgow stay. If shopping is the ultimate reason for your trip then Buchanan Street is only a few minutes walk from McLays. You can walk to other famous Glasgow attractions such as Willow Tea Rooms and the Mclellan Galleries within five minutes. George Square, the most central point in Glasgow, is just fifteen minutes walk away.
Check in from: 2:00 pm
Check out by: 11:00 am
The reception is open 24 hours a day.
Please note the hotel will not accept bookings from large all male parities of football supporters, football teams and stag parties.
Therefore, if you are booking as an all male group – please state the reason for your visit in the special requests section of your booking form.
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- Get a train to Glasgow Central Station or Queens Street Station. The McLays hotel is only a short taxi ride or walk from either station.
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Leave the M8 at junction 17 and merge onto the A82, Great Western Road. This
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Graham Street which is signposted for the city centre. Turn right onto
Garnethill Street and right again onto Buccleuch Street. Keep going and this
will lead you onto Renfrew Street, which is where McLays is located.
Glasgow airport is only seven miles from McLays.
- On Foot:
From Glasgow Central Station exit onto Hope Street and turn right. Keep walking
straight up Hope Street and turn left into Renfrew Street. Walk along this
street, almost to the end, and you will find McLays.
From Queen Street Station exit onto Bath Street and turn left. Walk up Bath Street and turn right onto Hope Street, then follow the directions above.
Mclays Guest House Reviews
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Welcome was really nice and the room really comfy with everything we needed. Very comfortable bed. Polite lovely staff amd a very enjoyable breakfast. We often visit Scotland and will stay book Mclays Guest House again and recommend to other friends. Thank you
We stayed in this pleasant guest house for 2 nights and we chose it as it was close to the city centre and was reasonably priced. We found the staff helpful and friendly. The service was good for breakfast and meals warm. The bedroom was clean though a bit dark due to its rear position. We picked up a carry out for an evening meal as there are plenty located less than 2 minutes away in Sachiehall St. Overall, Mclays Guest House is a good spot to stay in Glasgow
Seems bit expensive when compared to the budget for a double room. Although tried breakfast in so many other London hotels, here the breakfast was ok not to that standard breakfast. Cleanliness was good and had a speedy wifi
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