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Can the Yahoos come back to Reality?
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posted at 11/8/2010 9:24 PM ESTA lot of yahoos might live in your neighboorhood, try a good no stick spray on coating when cooking if not maybe wear a plastic bag.
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posted at 11/8/2010 9:29 PM ESTNo stick like 10W30?
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posted at 11/8/2010 10:00 PM EST
I'm a troll and I'll say, hey they lost, it happens. What concerns me now, last week, the week before and so on is the lack of play makers on defense. We have outstanding coaching and that will be enough ( and Brady) for most weeks, but when it gets cold and the games mean more...I'm worried. We're ranked 28th in defense for a reason, hopefully they'll improve, but pass rushers and shut down corners don't grow on trees or on "value picks".
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posted at 11/9/2010 4:25 AM ESTmm PRE-Cap NFL Era~
"Do you realize that 24 of the 28 teams made the playoffs at least once in the 1970s? Yet 9 teams made the SB: Pittsburgh won 4 SB, Dallas went to 5 SB, Miami and Minnesota 3 times a piece. Being the other 15 teams), it was too difficult. The accomplishment then was a higher achievement, not EASIER!" ~southshore
"...pre cap...success on average was harder...more difficult for many teams to be successful..."
Now, ERRRrrrr...keep the wheel's a' spinnin' shore, just 1 more second and 1 more fraction of a thought further...ERRrrrrrr...YOU can DO It Man! ERRrrr, BEING "harderfor very many of the other teams to get into the playoffs, win superbowls, and the like," MEeeeans That it therefore MUST have been "_<blank>_ (EDIT-I actually felt the need that I had to add this...seriously = hint: <opposite of 'harder'>) for the REST of these FEWER NFL Teams in order to make the playoffs, win superbowls, achieve success, AND Thus-Achieve this LENGTHY and LONG-Term success, than these great number of lowly other NFL Teams, whom are forever stuck in the basement year after year"...EERRrrrrr, You can DO it southshore!
CURRENTNFL Era~
"Take the 2000s 29 of the 32 teams made the playoffs at least once. 14 teams made the SB: New England won 3 of 4, Indy, Pitt, NYGiants made 2 appearances.. 10 one-timers!!! The Cap-era made it easier for more teams to participate in winning." ~southshore
THEREFORE="MORE Teams having these Post-Cap checks and balances & stipulations (reasons stated in the other thread)",THEREFORE="There is MORE _<blank>_(I'll give ya a hint: rhymes with far greater and equalized 'tompetition')," THEREFORE="FAR, far less chances of longe term and lengthy chances for _<blank>_(I'll give ya hint: rhymes with 'luccess')," "Therreeeeefore (I know you can do this...I BELIEVE in you)=LESS, way less number & chance for a _<blank>_ to achieve & come about with a- (hint: rhymes with a 'rynasty')."
There you go!!! Laz, I'm proud of you!!
Its about the Rynasty!! This faux argument about CAP era is your 'round about way of wanting to prove that the New England Patriots Rynasty is the most amazing sports achievement of ALL time!!! All this national opinion of Pittsburgh's 4 in 6 and San Francisco 4 in 9 being GREATER than the mighty Patriots Rynasty bothers you and BB. You need legitimacy, you want validation.
Oh yeah, well.... the Patriots did it in the Cap Era!!!
So it let be said, so let it be done!
Just making sure that's your point. Because if your actually arguing the NFL in terms of the original statement, you have absolutely nothing going for you.
Let me break down the math so even you can understand.
1970s 24 teams made the playoffs. That means eligible for the Lombardi trophy. Yet only 9 made it to the big game. Hmmmmm... (carry the one)that's 15 teams failing to make the game. That means 32.14% of NFL clubs had a chance for Super Bowl glory. Its a lot HARDER to win a Super Bowl when you can't get TO the Super Bowl in the first place.
But... gosh Wally! Im more insanely focused on all the talk that Pittsburgh is a better rynasty, and to a lesser degree the Dallas Cowboys too. That makes me VERY angry as a Patriots fan. The way I spin it is that it was so EASY for Pittsburgh to win all those years because the co-co-co-competition was feeble! So that doesn't really count!! Yeah, that's the ticket.
2000s 29 of 32 teams were eligible to win the Lombardi Trophy and 14 made the Super Bowl. (....math time....)
That's 43.75% of all NFL clubs played for Super Bowl glory!!
1970s 32.14%
2000s 43.75%
That's so not groovy, Bobby! You mean to tell me that the chances were greater a team could win in the Cap-Era? WOW, the Cap-Era is easier to win a Super Bowl. But, but.. but I love the Patriots! What they accomplished gave me hope and pride that my hometown is the greatest place to live and I can gloat all over America "Up your nose with a rubber hose! In your face with a can of mace!"
I know!! I'll say that winning 3 times in 4 years is sooooo hard with all that change going on. no one can refute that!! Because, "When its time to change, you got to re-arrange, Who you are into what you're gonna be! Sha-na-na-na-na-naaa-na-na-naa...sha-na-na-naaa-naaah!"
Tell you what Laz, not only that, but the rules enforced in this era starting in 1977 (as noted in prior thread) deeply affected the evolving prosperity as much as the cap system. There is NO denying the Cap helped places like Green Bay and Kansas City stay competitive. But look no further than Buffalo, Cincinnati, and Detroit who also play in this benefited era and notice they haven't done anything to improve their status as doormats, MUCH like the New York Giants, New York Jets, and New Orleans Saints from the 1970s. Bad teams cancel each other out. What's left are the teams winning enough games to be eligible to make it to the Super Bowl, the very reason for playing football in the first place. In the 2000s we saw more teams make that leap than in the 1970s. Why??? Wait for it... wait.... because it was EASIER!!!
If you want to debate Peter King, Mercury Morris, and dig up George Halas for your round table of nanny-nanny-noo-noo my Rynasty is better than yours; Have at it Lil Guy! Thump that chest! I think the Patriots Rynasty has a special place in NFL history in terms of all Rynasties. Just don't use the argument of the Cap era being HARDER in terms of opportunity for the entire NFL. The math and logic does NOT support your argument.
Good Day sir! I said.. GOOD DAY!!
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posted at 11/9/2010 9:04 AM ESTIn Response to Re: Can the Yahoos come back to Reality?:In Response to Re: Can the Yahoos come back to Reality? : Let me know what names I go under and where I am translpanted from. Im curious what your CSI kit will come up with! Good luck!! BTW, you never retorted my Pre-Cap era, just name called. I don't think your interested in debate, I think you are looking to argue and name call. insecurity for sure. PS-- 90% agreed with you?? really??? Patriot fans who think the era in which the Patriots won their Super Bowls is harder???!! funny, i bet you will get San francisco, miami, Oakland, and Minnesota fans to say pre-cap era was harder. I wonder why?? OH!! because their teams won duing that era!! Pittsburgh and Dallas won in both eras so their fans arent going to care. Your argument has one major flaw and you can't even see it. Its all in the way you word things. You want every football fan to respect what the Patriots did from 2001-2004 as the best team ever. That is the sole reason for making the discussion. But you made the mistake by including the era, and NOT comparing dynasties, which was your true intent! With that, the pre-cap era was a more difficult place to win for the 26/28 teams that played from 1970-1992. You are claiming that it was easier for Pittsburgh, Dallas, Minnesota, Los Angeles, Oakland, and Miami in the 1970s and San Francisco, Washington, Denver, Buffalo, and NY Giants in the 1980-90s. Do you realize that 24 of the 28 teams made the playoffs at least once in the 1970s? Yet 9 teams made the SB: Pittsburgh won 4 SB, Dallas went to 5 SB, Miami and Minnesota 3 times a piece. Being the other 15, it was too difficult. The accomplishment then was a higher achievement, not EASIER! Take the 2000s 29 of the 32 teams made the playoffs at least once. 14 teams made the SB: New England won 3 of 4, Indy, Pitt, NYGiants made 2 appearances.. 10 one-timers!!! The Cap-era made it easier for more teams to participate in winning. Your argument is flawed until you compare dynasties, which is a different question. Be careful what you argue, the number don't support your theory.
Posted by SShoreLurker
I am referencing the poll here,
We had two people we know of vote that the pre cap era is more difficult (lol) and close to to 20 (if not more) voted in favor of the current cap era.
Many added very strong points as to why for the current cap era and NO ONE on your side left any support behind as to why they think the pre cap era was more difficult.
And that's because it wasn't more difficult.
Good day, child.
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posted at 11/9/2010 9:17 AM ESTSShoreLurker is holier than thou. Don't even bother trying to discuss sports with this condescending hypocrite. You should have seen his posts about the Celtics last year.
I'll go with Parcells: the Patriots are 6-2
Hopefully in 3 weeks they'll be 9-2 and not 6-5. I am, however, mostly still happy with how they've done so far this year.
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posted at 11/9/2010 9:41 AM ESTHe's also borderline dumb.
Look at the which era is more difficult thread. lmao
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posted at 11/10/2010 9:13 AM ESTKid, I my family has had seasons tickets since 1978. I grew up around this stuff.
I have been going to games since 1984.
I've been to many classic games, as I am sure many have here, BEFORE 1993.
Top 3 faves prior to any SBs:
1985- home game against Miami. My first Marino live game.
1995 - First Monday Night home game since 1981.
1996 - AFC Title game. Best tailgate of all time. Might be my favorite live Boston sports event and that includes any Bruins or Red Sox games, which are countless.
Please don't make more of a fool out of yourself, as you already have.
Your "I am from NY and every Pats fans is a bandwagon fan" routine won't work with me.
You're 25 years old and live in mommy's basement AND jealous.
Your assumptions about me are so far off, it's hilarious. Leave home and learn something. Maybe try community college?
But, continued good luck, dork!
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posted at 11/11/2010 2:29 AM ESTTell you what BBReigns, I've had some pretty memorable games that I've been to. I got you beat on the first Patriots game, however.
1981 Kansas City. They went 2-14 that year but I happen to go to their 1st win of the year. How is that not dedication to love your local team in the midst of a bad season as an 8 yr old?
1984 NYJets. Ray Berry's first game as head coach. Meyer was fired after week 8. No one liked that guy. Nice comeback by the Patriots to win the game. You could tell then, the Patriots responded to Berry and his hunches.
1985 Buffalo. The game in which Raymond Berry finally pulled that pathetic Tony Eason out with the stadium chanting "Gro-gan!" The beginning of the 6 game winning streak and Grogan's magic. (Hence your Flea flicker Game) It was wet and the aluminum seats were cold, so most of the stadium just stood the whole time, but it sure was fun as he ll!
1993 Miami. At that time it very well could have been the New England Patriots last game. Kraft had yet to by the team, and rumors were real strong they were going to St. Louis after the Super Bowl. It was damn festive and the best part was, we knocked the Fish out of the playoffs with a come-from-behind OT victory. We were relentless on the Miami fans in our section. Scott Mitchell choked. Me and my college buddy were on the back side of a 3 day New Years bender.
1999 @Arizona. Got tickets for my anniversary(freakin easy to get out there) to watch my first road game. That was the best tailgating game ever. ASU has some hot college girls who know how to party. The section we sat in was all Patriot fans and we rocked that stadium louder than the Cardinal fans everywhere else. Faulk's rookie year and Bledsoe was actually considered an MVP candidate after that game. 6-2 they were. ended up 8-8 and Carroll fired.
Enough of the nostalgia! I don't need to prove to you who I am or who I root for. My loyalty goes back plenty. Respect my knowledge whether you agree with it or not. You fire shots, I will not relent. And if you do go all the way back as you say you do, then you know exactly who the Yahoos are I'm referring to! Kids growing up during Loserville and uber-latching onto the success in the 2000s when they are in college and young adults. They are holding onto their desparate belief that in 2010 all the good year's will magically come back. I love the Patriots win or lose but I'm not going to be obsessed with ESPN, NBC, or anyone else who "disrespects" the Patriots. I love football. I can be objective enough despite my rooting interest. I think this year they are 11-5 and could sneak into the AFC Championship if they get the right match-ups. HENCE this discussion thread! I think waaay too many people "disrespected" Cleveland before the game b/c they never took 5 minutes to actually look at it objectively. This Patriots team is not good enough to blow anyone out. All you need to do is look at 0-8 Buffalo, Pats won 38-30. Why is that so hard for some to say??
To me, ignorant chest-thumping is front-runnerism at its apex. THOSE people need to be called out. THEY do not represent my kind of fandom. They are more like Homer Trolls. Doesn't make me less of a Patriot fan. It makes THEM front-runners.
Stop the bullying act. It doesn't wash with me. Show some respect. You'll be surprised by how you are treated in return.
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Re: Can the Yahoos come back to Reality?
posted at 11/11/2010 10:09 AM ESTI did jump all over Bruschi's ESPN agenda early in the season. Even though I am very far from a yahoo as someone who does his homework and comes ready with the artillery, I am sure people will remember me questioining Bruschi's ESPN derived anti-NE angle early in the season.
He was dramatic about Ty Warren's absence, and I specifically stated NE wouldn't miss his injured play this year, and that Leigh Bodden would be the bigger loss.
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posted at 11/11/2010 10:10 AM ESTIn Response to Re: Can the Yahoos come back to Reality?:Show some respect. You'll be surprised by how you are treated in return.
Posted by SShoreLurker
Is this a joke coming from you? How many messageboard names do you use here?
3? 4?
Re: Can the Yahoos come back to Reality?
posted at 11/12/2010 12:59 AM ESTOMG BBReigns.. you are truely unreal. I have 24 screen names. I root for the Seattle Seahawks and you finally figured me out. Phew!! That feels good to say.
how did you smell that out? I've gone unnoticed for 13 years. But you.... you caught on like Columbo. what was it, my choice in name SShoreLurker? SS= Seattle Seahwks. hore lurker= i like women. You are wicked smaht.
Ladies and gentleman.. Mr. B B Reigns!!! you can't out fox this guy. He is on to you Trolls.


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I'll Hate You Forever (I Think) by kris250
Rated: 3rd-5th Years [Reviews - 1038]
Summary: Lily Evans and James Potter agreed on only one thing since they first met: they'll always hate each other. But after five years, James begins to see things, to see her, differently, and wants another chance. But Lily is one stubborn girl. Can he convince her that his feelings are real? Meanwhile, the pair is thrust into many different dangerous and humorous situations with their friends. Will it take a disaster to help Lily believe in true love? Or will a tragedy just push her farther away? How many times does James have to try before he stops messing up? Follows with the information provided by JKR, with some fun along the way.
hullo! i realy like your story. you should keep writing. i think it's better if each chapter be longer (I love the long ones.) and update soon.
oh. i realy like it. i hope you update soon. and don't give up.
A Little Past Logical; A Lot About Love by FannyPrice
Rated: Professors [Reviews - 64]
Mr. and Mrs. Potter- or, as they prefer to be called, Lily and James- are two well-respected and talented top field operatives for the Order of the Phoenix. But they have sacrificed having a home of their own and the careers of their choice to fight bravely against Lord Voldemort. Now, at barely twenty years of age, life has thrown them another curve . . . Lily is pregnant. How can you face starting a family when all you've ever known of adult life is war? In this tale, everybody's favorite couple is forced to grow up once again.
They were the couple that made single people jealous and older people shake their heads fondly, lost in thought.
i read this fic yesterday. it is awesome. i like the way james & lily are both feeling guilty and all. i hope you update soon. and please make each chapter longer. good luck!
Love Can't Be Stopped by ambush
Rated: 6th-7th Years [Reviews - 146]
Summary: New year, new start, new feelings. Has James' newly deflated ego and mature attitude finally won over the heart of Lily Evans? With a mixture of embarrassing situations, falling out of bed, and roaming hands, this year could be an interesting one.
My first fanfic everybody, so any criticism is very welcome! enjoy!
good one, keep it up.
My Deliverance by TwinSuns
Rated: Professors [Reviews - 426]
Summary: Voldemort's rising reign of terror, NEWTs, death attempts, a Headship, a tangled affair with James Potter, hilarity, grief, love, secrecy, maddness... it's almost hard to believe that I've survived to graduate. I am Lily Evans, and this is my 7th year.
oh my god that was realy gr8. amazing! i hope to read more & soon!
well... i read this story some days before and i think it's amazing. i always thought that Lily had fallen for James soon.even before 7th year. that's what i believe after reading DH. but she had waited for him to deflat his head. and i realy like these interludes and that you have not made another Hermione out of Lily. it's something new. i'm waiting for you to update SOON.
please tell me youre going to update again...
The Epic Tale of the Hogwarts Food-fight by Gin_Drinka
Rated: 3rd-5th Years [Reviews - 769]
Summary: "Some mistakes are too much fun to make just once."
After Lily Evans, Head Girl of Hogwarts, starts a food-fight with James Potter, Head Boy of Hogwarts, they are both given detention for the rest of the year, and are assigned a 'detention journal', which the staff say will help to settle their 'overwhelming and disturbing differences'. We have come across Lily's journal; her take on why the whole affair ever started, her intriguing relationship with one 'supreme git of the galaxy', the extents to which she will go for revenge and where it will lead her...
"And if for some unknown reason you come across this, Potter, and the paragraph above does not manage to penetrate your unusually thick head and convince you of my stupendous dislike of you, I hope the following sentence helps: I HATE YOU!"
this was great. youre such a brilliant writer :))
it is defenitly one of the best.update soon again :D
Author's Response: Thank you! it was definitely the hardest to write. More will come soon!
it's a great story. i read all the chapters yesterday! the food fight was great. i think lily is dolt. and james... well his totaly head over heel. you showed it pretty good. what with not telling lily to go out with him every now and then. And sometimes they are so funny like the haircut thing! please keep writing.
Things Aren't Always Black and White by padfootsgirl1981
Rated: 3rd-5th Years [Reviews - 392]
I like it. And i'm happy you've updated again.
why????? please update again.i realy want to read more
I love this fic. I really can't wait to read more. please update soon.
My Constant by MoRoCcAnAnDpRoUd
Rated: 6th-7th Years [Reviews - 487]
Summary: The first war with Lord Voldemort is constantly getting worse; people are dying left and right, dementors are attacking people on the Death Eaters' orders, and nobody knows who is trustworthy anymore. Lily Evans, in her seventh year at Howarts, does not want to be a part of the war -- but some things are unavoidable.
Oh my gosh! this is brilliant. i liked the whole parts. and they're together again. i'm so glad. and i hate petunia. she's such an asshole. i love reading this story. update soon.
Author's Response: Thank you! I shall try.
I definitly hate Lily. why she just didn't talk to james. the bitch!! but i totally liked it. i definetly hope them get back together soon.
Author's Response: Nah, she's not a bitch. She's just really nervous and avoiding it, and the longer she avoids it the harder it gets to explain it.
i love this story. i love to see you update again. i read this whole story i 2 days. i don't know if you want to ever update again. if so update quickly and if you're not please change your mind. this fic realy amazes me. you're putting new things in it.
Author's Response: I'm trying (though I realize you reviewed 7 months ago)! I've been unbelievably busy.
hey it was so saddening.but i liked it.update sooon. we're waiting.
Author's Response: Glad you liked it :D Ch. 26 just needs some tweaking.
oh i didnt accept you to update! this fic is special and its kind of different! i like your characters. and im happy you want to update soon.
Author's Response: Thank you! To be honest, I hadn't realized how much time had passed since my last update until I updated again and saw comments from early 2009, haha.
i realy liked it. i was just looking for a mention of L/J but i think it's already great! update soon. i had to read the last chapter again to remember some parts.
Author's Response: Glad you liked it! I'll try and update faster this time.
ok.i think we all have waited for ages.
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PKP Bugzilla – Bug 3447
Allow Director to send "Notify Users" emails
Last modified: 2008-05-13 11:38:52 PDT
Directors can't currently send anything in the way of group/user notification emails similar to OJS' "Notify Users" email feature for editors. I would suggest implementing the feature for Directors (not Track Directors) but allow them to specify contacting all/one of the following:
[] Send this message to the users associated with this journal who have indicated that they wish to receive updates (x users)
[]Send this message to all users associated with this journal (x users)
[] Send this message to all readers
[] Send this message to all registrants
[] Send this message to all authors
Some of this functionality may already be present in the Conference Manager role, but it might be handy to allow a quick-access mailing-list kind of feature for Directors.
Forum thread discussing this, for reference: http://pkp.sfu.ca/support/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=3063


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Report Cards Are In: So Did the iPad in the Classroom Make the Grade?
by Audrey Watters on 18 Jan, 2011
Following the launch of the iPad last spring, many schools made headlines by announcing their plans to distribute the devices to teachers and students and to incorporate the iPad into coursework. Now that the fall term is over, several of those schools are reporting on what was, for many, the first full semester using iPads in the classroom. So does the iPad make the grade? If so, will it usher in a new wave of educational tablets as some analysts are predicting? A recent story in The New York Times highlighted the iPad's increasing popularity at the K-12 level: The New York City public schools have ordered more than 2000 devices. More than 200 Chicago public schools recently applied for the district's 23 iPad grants. And six middle schools in four California cities (San Francisco, Long Beach, Fresno and Riverside) are teaching an iPad-only algebra course. The story paints a pretty rosy picture for iPad adoption. Indeed, as an elementary school principal notes in the story, of all the devices out there, the iPad has the most star power with kids -- and with administrators too by the sounds of it. But does that star power work on college kids?
Tags: college composition, ipad, penn state university, tablet, the new york times
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HeraldMail Home
Classic Rock
Tax Cuts
These were the days of our lives, but what do we do with them now?
January 7, 1999
The pigs wearing tutus were easy, but the others are giving me fits. That's part of a frustrating problem that confronts me at the start of every year: what to do with last year's calendars. They're too nice to throw away, or even recycle. [cont. from lifestyle ] Most of them were gifts from thoughtful people who chose gorgeous photographs of things I love, such as wildflowers, songbirds or landscapes. There are some exceptions, like the pig calendar with cutesy, spanking clean piglets in tutus, evening gowns or fur stoles, lolling around eating chocolates.
Police, fire briefs - March 28
March 28, 2011
Pa. man in stable condition after accidentally shooting self WARFORDSBURG, Pa. — A Warfordsburg-area man was in stable condition at Meritus Medical Center Sunday night after he accidentally shot himself when he tripped and fell, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Michael Frederick Shives Jr., 20, was walking in a field near his home in the 500 block of East Pittman Road around 11:50 a.m. Thursday when he stepped in a hole and tripped, Trooper Garry Ford said Sunday.
Night life
March 19, 2009
Today, March 19 The Alley Cats Blues Band 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Duffy's on Potomac, 28 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. 301-745-6648. Back Porch Remedy Acoustic rock trio, 8 p.m., Tari's Cafe, 33 N. Washington St. Berkeley Springs, W.Va. 304-258-1196. Friday, March 20 JaBoBuJa Blues party, 6 to 9 p.m., Peach Pub, 43 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. 240-625-9491. Dangerous Poets Blues, 8 p.m., Unique Bar & Grill, 13314 Monterey Lane, Blue Ridge Summit, Pa. 717-794-2565.
Movie showtimes
August 13, 2009
For Friday through Sunday Movie times listed are those provided as of noon Wednesday and may be revised by theaters at any time. MARYLAND HAGERSTOWN CINEMA 10 20135 Leitersburg Pike301-797-6454 HAGERSTOWN CINEMA 10 20135 Leitersburg Pike301-797-6454 Aliens in the Attic (PG) - Fri./Sat./Sun. - 1:05, 3:05, 5:05 p.m. District 9 (R) - Fri./Sat./Sun. - 12:45, 3:15, 6:50, 9:30 p.m. Funny People (R) - Fri./Sat./Sun. - 12:45, 3:35, 6:30, 9:20 p.m. G-Force (PG)
Mail Call for May 5
May 6, 2003
"From Maugansville Little League. What a disappointment. I have been involved with baseball for 12 years and I have never seen such a lack of respect for adults and players. I was shocked when I heard the umpire yell 'shut up' to an adult spectator. I can't believe a coach would yell out to the batter to slice the head off of another player on the opposing team. Where does this disrespect for others end? This sport is supposed to be a fun and educational experience. I believe that the Maugansville Little League is promoting disrespect for others and whomever allows this to happen needs to re-evaluate their ideals.
Firefighters doues city attic fire
June 11, 1997
Firefighters took only about 10 minutes to douse flames in the third floor attic of a Hagerstown home Tuesday afternoon, fire department officials said. The 5:15 p.m. fire was confined to the attic of the 109 Fairground Ave. house, said fire department Battalion Chief Ron Horn. The fire caused heavy damage to the attic and its contents in the house owned by John Henry Strite II, of Hagerstown, said City Fire Marshal Tom Brown. The cause was under investigation, he said.
Firefighters contain attic blaze in Pa.
December 13, 2009
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. -- In the midst of constant rain, Franklin County firefighters were able to quickly contain an attic fire Sunday in Chambersburg. The fire started in the attic of a home at 711 Hillcrest Ave., near Franklin Street in Chambersburg, said Deputy Fire Chief Steve Himes, of the Franklin Fire Co. Himes said the kitchen of the detached single-family home was destroyed, rendering the house uninhabitable. Firefighters from numerous departments responded to the 11:44 a.m. call and were able to contain the fire within about 10 minutes.
Slanting rooflines allow useful rooms in attics
By ROSE BENNETT GILBERT / Creators Syndicate
January 31, 2009
Q: My husband's son from his first marriage is coming to live with us for a few months. The only spare bedroom is in the attic, which has slanted walls and not much headroom. In fact, the only place to put the bed is in the middle of the room. Will that be OK? A: As you have no other choice, yes, of course, it's OK. Center the bed in the tallest part of the attic, and anchor it with nightstands or tables with lamps on both sides. An area rug under the bed and a chest at its foot also will focus the space and take the onus off the low, slanting walls.
Northern Avernue attic fire ties up traffic
August 23, 2008
Nearly 60 firefighters responded Friday afternoon to a two-alarm attic fire at 850 Northern Ave. The fire call came in at 1:36 p.m., according to emergency dispatchers. When Long Meadow firefighters arrived on the scene, a second alarm was called. No injuries had been reported and no one had been taken from the scene as of Friday at 3 p.m., dispatchers said. As of 3:50 p.m., four buses to North Hagerstown High School had yet to reach the school to pick up students because of fire equipment blocking nearby streets, said Richard Wright, public information director for Washington County Public Schools.
Museum seeking treasures from area attics
May 10, 2005
The sixth annual Treasure Sale, sponsored by the Singer Society to benefit the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, has been scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 12. It's not too early to donate 2005 tax-deductible items to the sale. Call the museum at 301-739-5727 to make arrangements for pick-up at your home if you are unable to deliver items directly to the museum. The Singer Society, the museum's volunteer committee, appreciates the community's involvement in this yearly fundraiser.
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A slightly better 8-7 performance last week - so if things going in this direction, then I might even be perfect by the end of the season. Time for another special set of features this week looking at alleged celebrity sighting of these teams' colours.
Kansas City Chiefs at Atlanta Falcons
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Oakland Raydurs at Buffalo Bills
It's gotten so bad in Raider-land that even the Bloods and the Crips have banned their members from wearing the colours of Al Davis' team. Real men don't wear black anymore. Pick: Buffalo.
Carolina Panthers at Minnesota Vikings
One of the worst songs of all time was "Barbie Girl" by Aqua. What made it even worse was one of the lead singers cavorting round the stage on British television in a Kerry Collins' Panthers shirt in 1999. No excuse for the shirt or the song. Pick: Minnesota.
Miami Dolphins at New England Video Cheats
From bad songs to bad films. Dan Marino's performance in Ace Ventura was as bad as his last-ever NFL game (the 61-7 thrashing handed out by the Jaguars). This is the lock of the week. Pick: New England.
Cincinnati Criminals at Exit 16W off the Jersey Turnpike Giants
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Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans
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New Orleans Saints at Denver Broncos
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Jacksonville Jaguars at Indianapolis Colts
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Pittsburgh Steelers at Philadelphia Eagles
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Very highly satisfied with the hotel location, cleanliness, and service. Location: Firstly, this hotel has one of the best harbor views in Hong Kong with nothing between it and the harbor. There are two types of rooms with respect to view "Full harbor View" and "Side harbor view". We recommend the "Full harbor view" room, as the upgrade is minor compared to the difference in vacation experience. To be certain, the view was one of the best aspects of our stay in Hong Kong. The Grand Stanford is in the Tsim Sha Tsui district of Kowloon directly across the street from the Hong Kong duty free shop galleria. The location is perfect for daily excursions to Temple Street (food/night market), the Ladies Market (Tung Choi Street), and even to Stanley(Bus 973 from TST). The hotel has an outbound shuttle bus that can drop you either at Harbour City for shopping, the TST Light Rail station(Red Line), or the Star Ferry Terminal to Hong Kong (The Peak Tram). To return, take the N/P Tunnel at SE corner of TST Rail Station to the people mover under Mody Road to exit P1 and walk 1.5 blocks to your hotel. Cleanliness: Our room was spotless every day when we returned, and we noticed that the chamber staff even wiped down the remote controls with a sanitizing cloth. The rooms have been recently updated and are spacious, very nicely appointed and include a digital bathroom scale which is great for weighing luggage. The bed and pillows are marvelous. Service: The Grand Stanford has a service feature called "instant service". You just press the "instant service" button on your phone and bingo, someone is there on the other end of the line ready to say "how high?" In all seriousness though, the service at the Grand Stanford was flawless. Mr. Drummond attended to our every need pre-arrival and during our stay, via his excellent ¿Can Do¿ staff. Rarely have we felt as welcomed or valued as during our stay with the Honk Kong InterContinental Grand Stanford. ...
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Great location on the Kowloon harbor front. Incredible views of Hong Kong from our room! Conveniently located right between TST East and Hung Hom stations. Approximately a 12 minute walk from either TST East MTR station or Hung Hom East Rail Station. Lots of shopping, restaurants, bars, bakeries, etc... within minutes. Fabulous location. The Kowloon harbor connects to the Hung Hom promenade for a great view while running or taking a stroll. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel bar off the lobby has live bands playing 6 nights a week. Excellent overall. Would definitely stay again. ...
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-- As a kid growing up in, I had the privilege to be exposed to the great outdoors by my father, uncle and grandfathers. We mostly fished, but my best guess is they took me hunting about two dozen times through my youth. I was somewhat turned off to hunting, because every time I went , we never saw any deer.
I have many friends who have leases and hunt and enjoy hearing their stories. Last New Year's Eve, I ran across a friend at a party, and our conversation eventually turned to hunting. I mentioned my past experiences and that if I tried hunting again, I would like to use a bow. It seemed to be more challenging and sporting. To me, shooting game that live under a high-fenced piece of property and deer that have been fed year-round, trained to come to a feeder was not as much of a challenge. I wanted a more of a fair-chase hunting experience.
I soon learned that my friend had a shoulder injury and could not use his bow and wanted to sell it. He invited me over to look at it, and if I liked it he would sell it to me. I ended up getting a 1990 model Jennings with a case, 11 Easton aluminum arrows, broadheads, release, and fiber optic sites — what a deal at only $100!
I started to practice in my backyard, watching the outdoor channel and talking to other hunters. I learned as much as I could. A real estate salesman, I sold some private property, and the owner gave me permission to hunt it.
My wife thought I had lost my mind, because in the 16 years we had been together, she had never seen me this interested in hunting. People at work somewhat shrugged me off and were in disbelief. I bought scouting cameras, scent-killing sprays, new clothing, grunt calls, binoculars, treestands, you name it. I guess it was some kind of mid-life crisis.
I read up on the Texas rules and wanted to make sure I was following them and also be a responsible hunter. After many days scouting and wandering the parcel, along with many hours in a treestand, I was successful. Finally, my first deer ever. At 41, I finally did it! All by myself and with a bow, at that. Since then I have also harvested a doe as well.
At first I was a little embarrassed to be a 41-year-old man who loves the outdoors and had to ask a friend for help to field-dress the deer (I had never done this). But my friend was just as excited for me as I was for myself. There was no judgement — just friends helping friends.
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Trees. Which to plant. Where to plant them. Dilemma.
You folks who read my columns regularly, know I had timber cut late last summer, early fall. My stand of Pin Oaks had contracted disease and foresters recommended I cut them out rather than let them die willy-nilly and be wasted. I made a deal with a logger and he cleaned them out in short order.
I'd like to let nature decide what to let grow where. I'd like a woods thick with native shrubs and small trees. I'd like the transition from first growth species to dominant upper story trees. I'd like to just let it grow back natural.
But I'm afraid. Deer won't let that happen. My place is loaded with the four legged creatures and they've kept my woods trimmed out for years. Only things that seem to grow undisturbed are invasive species. Only one of those that deer seem to like to eat is Ailanthus (Tree Of Heaven) and nipping off the tops of Ailanthus simply triggers growth of more shoots from roots.
Perhaps my problem is worse, because for many years Pap grazed cattle in those woods. No fences between pastures and wooded ground, cows roamed freely within outer fenced boundaries. I don't think he realized cows were doing then same thing deer are doing today. He remembered when much of that same woods was cleared pasture where cattle grazed and saw no reason not to continue grazing when he came back to farm the home place himself.
One of first things I did when I took over operations following his death, was to separate woods from pasture. I did it mainly to hold livestock up closer where I could keep a better eye on them and not have to tramp thirty or forty acres of woods hunting newborn calves or missing cows. Fence maintenance was a lot simpler on a couple hundred yards of smooth high tensile wire than on several thousand feet of old rusty patched woven wire.
Deer took up where cows left off. Years ago when cows grazed there deer herd was much smaller. Perhaps that was partly because cows ate their browse before deer got to it. Whatever the reasons, now cows are gone, deer have proliferated and there has been no under growth or regrowth around fallen mature trees.
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Why any ol' diet will work (if your BMI is high enough): A case study in regression toward the mean
Rebecca Goldin, PhD, February 10, 2010
Understanding regression toward the mean
Imagine a city where, from year to year, the overall height of the population is stable. There are no sudden growth spurts or frantic attempts by parents to give their children growth hormones, or movements of very short people in or very tall people out of the city limits. Now consider the following statistical conundrum: if you measure the tall people in the city, they will tend to have children who are shorter and, similarly, the short people will tend to have children who are taller. Other strange things are happening too. Though the city's school test scores are not improving overall, the children with the worst test scores last year, appear to be doing better this year.
What you are witnessing is called "regression toward the mean," and it means that whenever you measure something more than once in a population, the extremes tend to move more toward the average. Consider height: Suppose the range of adult heights (the minimum to maximum heights) is four feet to seven feet, and stays the same over several generations. If we look at just those who are 7 feet tall, we will find that they have children who are shorter, since if these children grow to be taller than 7 feet, the height range of the population would change. If the range stays the same, the 7-feet people cannot have children who are taller than themselves!
You might ask: but where do we get the new 7-feet tall people if the tallest people have shorter kids? First, a maximum height individual might have a same-heigh child. Second, invariably, some tall people who are not quite at the maximum will have taller children - for example, someone 6 feet 6 inches could have a child who grows to be 7 feet tall. These kids will become the next generation of "tallest."
"Height of children" is an example of a measurement that has some random fluctuation, that has nothing to do with genetics at all. Regression toward the mean describes the behavior of such randomness. Unfortunately, it can lead to some bias in observational studies, and understanding its effects is an important defense against false conclusions. Just as we may be misled about what is happening to our society's height if we only observe the heights of the children of very tall people (thinking that they are shrinking) we may be misled about social progress and medical success if we do not recognize the phenomenon.
How bias sneaks in: an experiment in regressing
We can set up an experiment that illustrates the phenomenon without having to wait generations to see the result. Take a random group of people and ask them each to flip a coin 100 times and record the result. We would expect to find that many people got close to 50 heads and 50 tails. But we would also find that a few people got many more heads than tails and vice versa.
Suppose we did the experiment again with just those who got the outlying results. Let's call someone a "head-flipper" if he/she got at least 60 heads, and we only include head-flippers in our second experiment. We would still expect these people to have, on average, 50 heads and 50 tails in second set of flips. The head-flippers would generally not be head-flippers any longer. As these experiments are independent of each other, we do not expect head-flippers to be particularly likely to flip heads the second time they participate in the experiment.
Now imagine I have noted the first set of results and decided that what the world needed was a medication that improved one's ability to flip tails (imagine I'm crazy). Of course, I am only interested in what this medicine does to head-flippers, since they are the ones with the very serious problem of over-flipping heads. What will I find if I give all the head-flippers the medicine and run my test again? Amazingly, most of them will no-longer flip at least 60 heads - I will have proven success! Of course, the medication is illusory, as this purported increase in tail-flipping is only in comparison to those people who were chosen because they had flipped a lot of heads. We have simply observed regression toward the mean.
Regression toward the mean is a fundamental notion in statistics, and important to account for in experiments. It can create bias in poorly done observational studies. If the score on the coin flips were replaced by blood pressure measurements, for example, we should expect that people with the highest blood pressure readings are also those whose pressure will go down at the next measurement, whether they are given a medication or not. This is why it is so important to compare the medicine with a placebo, so that random errors are not confused with true benefit.
But when the test results are correlated, does regression toward the mean still occur?
The skeptical reader will note that blood pressure is very different from flipping a coin. In fact, blood pressure readings are highly correlated with one another. In the absence of medicinal or lifestyle intervention, a person with high blood pressure now will almost certainly have high blood pressure in a year.
However, regression toward the mean is still occurring, just in a less spectacular way. Consider, the following examples blood pressure readings, adapted from Dicing with Death by Stephen Senn.
Each dot represents a person with two measurements: a first blood pressure measurement (along the vertical axis), and a second blood pressure measurement (along the horizontal axis). Dots above the red line indicate that the first measurement was high. In general, it is clear that people with elevated blood pressure on first reading will also have elevated levels on second reading, as we would expect. The average measurement is also the same in both the first and second measurement. However, those with the highest readings the first time are not necessarily those with the highest readings the second time.
In particular, if scientists study only those people with blood pressure above a critical level in the first measurement (represented by the red line), they will find that many of them have a level of blood pressure below the critical level on the second measurement (represented by being left of the vertical blue line).
Pictured above, there are ten people whose blood pressure is above critical on the first reading. Of these, six people improved on second reading, and are below critical level, left of the blue line! If we only look at people above the red line, we would think that serious progress had been made.
The trick is that by only considering those people who had high blood pressure the first time around, we did not register the people who were below critical on the first reading, and measured above critical the second reading. The situation becomes much clearer when we look at the whole picture.
By looking at the whole graph, we see there were five people below the red line, but to the right of the blue line, who had non-critically high blood pressure on the first reading, but above critical on the second. These people whose condition "worsened" from one reading to the next will compensate for those who "improved," so that we see an average of no change.
The point of a clinical trial is to get rid of the (random) bias introduced by regression toward the mean. A randomized clinical trial would compare groups of people with high blood pressure readings, by giving one group the medicine and the other not. It would then observe whether there is more benefit for the group that takes the medicine. Alternatively, one could introduce a regimen for everyone without regard to blood pressure levels (such as an exercise routine) and see whether the average changes.
Weight Loss and Regression toward the Mean
By the same principle, the heaviest people are in a good position not to be heaviest at the next weigh-in. Suppose that in February, 2010, we observe the weight of a population of people whose overall average weight and distribution of weights does not change. At the end of the year, the people with the highest BMI are likely to have decreased their weight while those with the smallest are likely to increase. These changes which are attributed to "regression toward the mean" should be understood to be the changes due to random fluctuations of the weight measurement -- it could be because our weights do fluctuate some without any intervention on our part, or because the scales we use have some random error. If the population as a whole does not have an increased average or change its weight distribution, then as people below the average will tend to put on weight, while those who have a very high BMI will be likely to go down in weight. [Keep in mind that the average BMI may well be over 25, classifying the average person as overweight - regression toward the mean doesn't do anything for the average!]
Now throw "going on a diet to lose weight" into the picture, something that typically only overweight people do, and this effect should be exaggerated. On average, attempting to lose weight has a positive impact on losing weight.
Of course there are many aspects of changing BMI levels that are more complicated than we have presented here. In particular, American BMI is not standing still; it is increasing. And factors such as aging can increase the BMI among people in a fixed group. However, regression to the mean is a powerful force that can skew the results.
In the context of claims made by diets (from Atkins to pills that target the Cocaine Amphetamine Regulatory Track), it is important to note that some success is to be expected because of regression to the mean. What diets do not advertise is that people with the highest BMI people are (on average) losing weight even without a diet - though they may well hover at a very high BMI. For full disclosure: the random variance of weight measurements may in fact be very small.
For people with higher-than-average BMI trying to shed some pounds, regression to the mean is an encouraging thought -- but of course, it's only reduced calorie consumption and exercise that will shed pounds instead of ounces
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|Wed, 12-18-2013 - 11:57am
I promised myself we would relax today!!!! Like I said before, Saulo really likes to relax... I happen to relax better when busy but I did want today to be about giving him and the kids some downtime.
Anthony woke up at 5:00 so I brought him into our bed to snuggle and fortunately he fell right back to sleep! I woke at 7:30 without an alarm and showered and my family woke shortly after. We headed out of the room a few minutes before nine and down to The Mara for a light breakfast. I didn't care what time we got to the park as long as it was before 10:00 when our FP+ for the safari would expire and we didn't have far to drive, lol.
We found another beautiful Christmas tree when we arrived!
We headed back to the Safari and had our first not so great moment of the trip. We used the FP line and like many other families had to park the stroller while we were in line. This is how Disney does it on this ride. Well... apparently Anthony got out too slowly and Gabi was in the way of the couple behind us because the walked past us and then the lady kind of pushed Gabi out of the way... Saulo said "Don't Touch my Daughter!" in a stern but not too loud voice and the lady looked back and said "I didn't PUSH her!" Thankfully, Saulo didn't lose his cool and just said "Just don't TOUCH her at all!" I didn't mind him saying something, I don't think the lady should have touched her...I would never move a strangers kid and I certainly would say excuse me before doing so!!!! We didn't even realize they were trying to get by before it was too late! Gabi was shaken but not crying so that was good and we headed to the opposite line when we got down to the Safari so we wouldn't ride with them, lol. We rode and had a great time! The elephant family was out along with a male and female lion!!!
After the Safari we reparked the stroller (without issue) and headed to the train to Rafiki's planet watch. This place is an absolutely favorite with my kids!!!
They love meeting Rafiki everytime!
And LOVE LOVE LOVE the conservation station...
We headed to Triceratops spin after this, were loaded into the dino's and then had to get out because the ride wouldn't go up. :( Gabi was so disappointed... I felt bad because we probably wouldn't be back that way.
Next up was lunch at Rainforest Cafe. The food was good but the restaurant was freezing and loud and no one really cared for the experience. We have one at home about 1.5 hours away, and I've felt guilty for years that I haven't taken the kids but no need for that guilt anymore!!!!
This was it for Animal Kingdom...
We headed to the hotel and rested in the room for a bit and then headed out to swim. We wanted to try the pool at Kidani Village today. The kids really liked it! I wish I brought my camera but just didn't think of it. In addition to a great twisty water slide they have a little water slide that Anthony could do on his own, plus the splash pad/spray area!!!! I absolutely panicked though at one point because we though Anthony went up the line for the big slide when he really headed to the splash pad. We found him in 3-5 minutes but I was terrified in that time! Also, here Saulo's Magic Band fell off... No big deal, I asked the lifeguard if they had spotted one, they asked me what color, responded with green, what's the name, Saulo.... and he gave it to me. Nice to know they don't just hand them out!!! Oh and Gabi made a scratch art ornament poolside as well! We really had fun here!
We showered after that and headed down to explore the animals outside our resort and roast marshmallows. Saw some great giraffes we hadn't been seeing from our room and had a good time at the campfire.
While we were exploring someone was kind enough to offer to take a family picture of us, notice my big old sunglasses even though it's probably 6:00pm, lol!
We decided to head out of Disney property for dinner this night. Neither Saulo or I felt like The Mara and we had no ADR's planned so Texas Roadhouse it was! It was only a 10 minute drive and my kids love this place at home and so do we, lol. Saulo just had steak, me a salad, and the kids ate peanuts galore, and burgers!
After dinner we went to check out the night vision goggles. It was fun! The two CM's here were awesome explaining things and talking to the kids about their light up sneakers, Gabi's cartwheeling habit, and Anthony's Mickey sword.
It was a good day and I felt like my family was able to relax. I checked on my glasses again at the front desk but no luck...
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|Fri, 12-20-2013 - 6:00am
I would have had issues with someone "moving" my child as well. Seriously, when did that become okay? If my child is in your way - address me. Glad that looks like the only bump in your day.
I LOVE the pic of Gabi being a monkey. Too darn cute.
|Fri, 12-27-2013 - 10:41am
Ugh, some people can be so rude, and don't anticipate the MamaBear (or DaddyBear) that comes out in us. Glad you were able to move on without any other issues though.
We love RPW and CS too. I had just about convinced myself that we could skip it this time since we spent a long time there last trip (that was about ALL we did a AK) but your pics are making me want to go back, lol!
you know RFC is always cold, they really overdo the AC in there. The last time we ate there, everyone was wet having just done Kali, and it was almost unbearable. It's a unique experience, but not one we feel the need to do often.
I'm excited to try out the night vision goggles, they sound really cool!
Oh and I had to chuckle at your statement that you relax better while busy, that sounds just like me, especially when on vacation :)
|Sun, 12-29-2013 - 4:03pm
Jaime, the night visions goggles really were fun! We waited about 10-15 minutes for a pair and it was totally worth it! It was hard for my kids to see but Lily will probably love it seeing as she is 5 or so years older than Gabi! There is plenty to do at the hotel at night if you feel like staying in!!! There were cute kids parades through the resort everynight with Bongos and bells too!
|Sat, 02-22-2014 - 2:18pm