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Courtesy Midwest Apple Improvement AssociationThe Midwest Apple Improvement Association, a group of more than 140 apple growers, has released its first apple variety—the EverCrisp.
Diane Miller, a Ohio State University apple geneticist and researcher, is a special adviser to the group.
In 2008, she and her team received a North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education grant to determine whether consumers would select apples based on labeling of fruit characteristics, production methods and/or growing areas, according to an SARE newsletter.
"The rationale for the project was that consumer demand must pull apples through the marketing streams based upon quality," Miller said in the newsletter. "This inverts the current system which attempts to push apples through the markets based upon the ability of growers to produce them."
During the four-year project, nearly 40 selections were evaluated at several events.
The decision to release EverCrisp can partly be attributed to consumer taste panels that rated it generally higher than Fuji and Cameo. They also rated it equivalent to Honeycrisp and SweeTango.
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Since its launch in December, NHS Health Help Now has clocked up 4,023 hits in Kent with 2,715 visitors.
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With its elevated greens and crisp ocean breezes, Selva Marina Country Club's challenging par-72 course has entertained day-clubbers of all levels for more than 50 years, including Jack Nicklaus in 1966, who recorded a double-eagle on the 18th hole. Revel in the Country Club's private, unpretentious, and scenic environment, where golfers can easily drive, pitch, and putt on the spacious practice area just blocks away from the shoreline. Spare the expense of hoverboard or Icarus wings rentals and rove Selva's open fairways in the provided golf cart, allowing linksmen to explore the winding pathways or stop for a tan in the local sand traps. Whatever your ability level or past experience with the sport of golf, the Selva Marina course is amply suited to beginners and putting veterans alike.
Founded in 1976 and managed by the same owner ever since, Lauden Golf instills that prolific experience into every transaction, from its custom-built equipment to lessons taught by seasoned golf pros, including 10 members of the PGA tour. Private lessons help players refine a number of shots, from tee shots with drivers, to iron-approach shots, and transcendent putts requiring no club at all. Lauden Golf also fills bags with custom clubs such as exclusive Logo wedges, hybrids, and putters, personalized with etchings ranging from names and business logos to a caddy's invaluable advice: "Hit the ball kind of far."
Nestled in the scenic shadows of the Smoky Mountains, Bent Creek Golf Course's 18-hole layout stretches across 6,182 yards of fairways that rise and fall among rolling foothills and pristine valleys. Golf legend and course designer Gary Player made deft use of a babbling mountain stream by running it through the course and seamlessly uniting two distinct nines: a front nine that sprawls across the valley floor and a back nine that roams the hilly mountainside like a forlorn sasquatch. The overall effect is a course that does justice to both the sheer scope of the rising peaks with bottom-up views and the panoramic splendor of Great Smoky Mountains National Park when seen from the cresting hilltops of the back-nine. The inventive layout is perhaps best characterized by the 11th hole, a 362-yard par 4 where a 90-degree dogleg-left plays into a green completely surrounded by the creek's rippling waters. A blend of bent and bermuda grasses grows resiliently for golfers striving to play all year-round, and fragrant wildflowers blossom at every tee to warm the hearts of world-weary nine-irons.
Bent Creek bolsters the pin-hunting prowess of its golfers with a staff of PGA-certified instructors that conducts lessons and presides over the domain of their full-service pro shop. A practice putting green helps players trim their score by reading dicey slopes, and the Creek Side Grill hosts postround revelry and community gatherings to decry the historical hardships of the mashie niblick.:m]]
Course at a Glance: * Designed by three-time Masters and British Open Champion Gary Player * Bermuda-and-bent-grass combination * 18-hole, par 72 course * Length of 6,182 yards from the farthest tees * Three tee options * Link to scorecard
At the tee box on Cimarrone Golf Club's 12th hole, golfers face a dilemma: play a drive safely out to the right—where, at worst, the ball may stray into the rough—or attempt an aggressive shot over the water on the hole's left side, cutting off much of the dogleg and setting up a closer approach. With multiple bending fairways, deep bunkers, and a water hazard or marsh feature on every hole, the 18-hole, 6,891-yard course presents high-risk, high-reward scenarios at nearly every turn, delighting golfers who like to live dangerously and favoring those whose sand wedge moonlights as an actuary.
Before rounds, golfers can warm up swings at the club's driving range, a much-needed confidence booster before taking to the water-laden course or betting that they can outdrive the staff's resident T-shirt cannon.
Course at a Glance: * 18-hole, par 72 course * Length of 6,891 yards from the farthest tees * Course rating of 73.5 from the farthest tees * Slope rating of 137 from the farthest tees * Five tee options * Scorecard
The golfing gurus at Edwin Watts Golf Academy diagnose and correct their students' poor swing and putting habits in an effort to help them improve their shots and lower their scores. In one-on-one swing-analysis sessions, students learn a repeatable swing that eliminates tendencies they may have to slice, hook, push, or pull the ball. A special laser attaches to the end of the player's club and tracks the swing path while JC Video swing-analysis software records the session from two separate angles, lest analysis be thrown off by only looking at the golfer's good side. Putting analysis employs Tomi technology to measure eight separate parameters of the putting stroke, from clubhead orientation at address to swing path and tempo. After swing and putting lessons, students may access the recordings on a password-protected website, so they can forward videos to friends or sports-documentary filmmakers.
Placed in the top 10 among the nation's new golf courses by Golfweek and Travel + Leisure Golf, Sugarloaf Mountain sends golfers up and down elevation changes of more than 250 feet. The design by Coore & Crenshaw—Crenshaw, as in 1984 Masters winner Ben Crenshaw—takes advantage of the site's natural characteristics, wandering through verdant oak forests and at one point reaching the highest point in the state. The designers were so loyal to the landscape that they even decided to use native sand in the bunkers rather than trucking in moon dust.
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Bunsen Pili Pala (Welsh for Butterfly cakes!)
My two boys have always called them this, they are Butterfly cakes and they like these done in muffin tins which makes giant butterfly cakes!
6oz marg,
6oz caster sugar,
3 eggs beaten,
7-8oz SR Flour,
1tsp baking powder,
few drops vanilla extract,
4oz butter,
8oz icing sugar,
juice of 1 lemon,
Heat oven to 160C. Place muffin cases in tin. Place all cake ingredient into bowl and beat thoroughly for 2-3mins. Place spoonfuls into cases makes about 14-15 cakes. Bake for 12-15 ins or until springy to the touch.
Leave to cool. Make icing by placing icing ingredients in FP and blend until smooth. Make butterfly wings but cutting the tops off the cakes and placing icing into hole and placing the wings on top. Dredge with icing sugar.
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The one from the site canningusa.com? I'd like to try it, but want to make sure it is safe. Unsure if this site is a trusted one or not. TIA! |
Here is a link that might be useful: Chili Recipe for Pressure Cannning
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No, that's not a trusted source for canning recipes. First warning bell - canning chili with beans in quarts. The 75 minute processing time is the same as given for Chili con Carne on the NCHFP site for PINTS (no quart time). Then there's the oil (and no mention of draining), the shredded meat, etc. Have you tried this recipe? I can't imagine what chili would taste like with tangerine juice or OJ, but if you like it, I suggest canning the beef (chunks or ground, not shreds as that may be too dense) with the OJ (or a mix of OJ and tomato juice) as per the NCHFP instructions for canning meat. Then you can add the onions, beans, and seasonings (incl. crushed tomatoes) when reheating it. It looks like this recipe calls for 4C of already-canned bans (or already-cooked dry beans), I don't know how to compare to NCHFP Chili since that calls for 3C dry which when cooked yields ? along with 3lbs of meat. But if you're buying canned beans (or canning your own anyway), best to just do it separately and then you can just add the beans to the meat for the quantity you want. If you don't need quarts, then try adding some OJ and omitting the green pepper to the NCHFP chili recipe to approximate this recipe and do it in pints. |
Thank you! That's why I was wondering. After watching the video, I was suspicious, especially about the beans. I haven't tried it, and was wondering if the orange juice was added to try to increase acidity, thus making it "safer" or something. The BBB recipe for chili also uses oil. I've always trusted Ball. Is this one okay? There are no beans in this one. They say to add them when reheating/serving if you want beans. Also, do you have to use canned tomatoes in these recipes, or can you ever use a similar amount of fresh tomatoes, like they do in that video on canningusa? |
Here is a link that might be useful: BBB Chili
I gave away my copy of the BBB, but the Ball Complete book calls for ground beef, no oil, fat drained after browning. Does the print copy have the same instructions (no draining) as the link? I wonder if there's a mistake. The Ball Complete calls for canned tomatoes as well. Not being a MFP, I can't answer your question about fresh vs canned tomatoes, but I can say the NCHFP/USDA recipes have been tested as written, so have the Ball (as long as that webpage isn't in error - check the print copy of the BBB, and even if it doesn't say to drain the fat I'd do it anyway). Using fresh tomatoes could throw not only the acidity (canned tomatoes have citric acid, lemon juice, or vinegar added), but the density off, since the canned tomatoes have been cooked down already, so a given volume of canned tomatoes will be more tomato than the fresh tomatoes end up cooking down to by the end of the process, even if you start with the same volume as fresh. And the CanningUSA recipe also seems to be cooked too long, though they do warn about letting it get too thick. Unless you're an experienced canner, how are you going to know how thick is too thick? That long cooking time after adding the (canned?) beans worries me - seems it would be extremely thick. Note that the NCHFP/USDA recipe only calls for simmering the mixture 5 minutes after adding the cooked beans. |
I just watched the video - they browned the meat in the oven instead of the skillet there (fine), but still used the oil (unspecified amount) to saute the onions without draining. Then not only did they NOT drain the fat off the meat (which they had not trimmed first), they added all the pan drippings to the chili pot (in fact, he mentioned deglazing the roasting pan and adding that to the pot, though they didn't show it)! Also, the beans were dried beans that had been rinsed and soaked overnight, but not cooked. Approved recipe calls for cooking the beans for 30 minutes and then simmering with the rest of the ingredients for only 5 minutes. Sorry, way too many things off about this recipe. |
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The OJ or tangerine juice will sweeten the taste of the tomatoes. I add a touch of sugar, but I don't can mine. Mine has macroni and beans, and there not much left each batch to worry about canning. Even the grandkids have learned to make 'Nana's chili'. |
With out looking up all the recipes I can't say which approved source says which. But canningusa.com is NOT considered a reliable source of recipes. Each recipe has to be evaluated individually. This particular recipe has a number of questionable issues in it. There is a basic, approved recipe on NCHFP for canning chili. While we each have our own personal preferences for ingredients that does NOT mean we may can it as we wish. The BBB recipe is approved, the NCHFP recipe is approved, the Ball Complete book recipe is approved. Follow one of them. Dave |
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March 1, 2012Broadway powerhouse Billy Porter stopped by Show People with Paul Wontorek to discuss how his leading lady role in Kinky Boots is the culmination of a dazzling but difficult career.
February 8, 2013In Sutton Foster's third appearance on Show People, the Tony winner chats about the new bling on her finger, starring in a cannibal flick, closing the chapter on Bunheads, dreaming of the Drowsy Chaperone movie and her new show at Cafe Carlyle.
September 19, 2013Broadway sweetheart Laura Osnes returns to Show People to chat with Paul Wontorek about her leading men, what she keeps off social media and wooing interviewers with home-baked pie.
October 10, 2013The In the Heights Tony Award winner talks about the closing of the show, Hollywood plans and the upcoming Bring It On.
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March 14, 2013Tony-winning Pippin star Patina Miller reveals the details of her surprise wedding proposal, opens up about her stepfather's recovery and remembers her first phone call with Billy Porter on Show People.
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.- Bishop emeritus Arthur J. O'Neill of Rockford, Ill., died at his residence on April 27. The 95-year-old had recently celebrated the 70th anniversary of his priestly ordination.
The faithful will be able to visit Bishop O'Neill's body on May 2 from 4-8 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Rockford, and the Office of the Dead will be prayed there at 7:30.
Bishop O'Neill's funeral Mass will be said the following day, May 3, at 11 a.m. by Bishop David J. Malloy of Rockford.
Born Dec. 14, 1917 in East Dubuque, in the Rockford diocese, Bishop O'Neill attended seminary at St. Mary's in Baltimore. He was ordained a priest on March 27, 1943.
While a priest, Bishop O'Neill served as a pastor, editor of the diocesan paper "The Observer," director of a men's spiritual association, the Holy Name Society, head of the diocesan commission on sacred music and as a member of the diocesan tribunal.
Bishop O'Neill was named a monsignor in 1963, and was appointed Bishop of Rockford on Aug. 19, 1968. His episcopal motto was "Ut omnes unum sint," which means "That all may be one." He was consecrated a bishop on Oct. 11 of that year by Archbishop Luigi Raimondi, then the apostolic delegate to the U.S.
As bishop of Rockford, he established several parishes and institutions, as well as offices for communications and Hispanic ministry. In 1976, he oversaw the sponsoring of 108 refugees from Vietnam who settled in the diocese.
Bishop O'Neill retired as bishop of Rockford in 1994, two years past the mandatory retirement age of 75. He had served as the diocesan bishop for nearly 26 years.
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In our villages outside Mumbai, you can choose to work in the fields, pluck fruits, play with farm animals, grind rice, draw water from wells, cook on firewood, chop wood, trek up hills, visit local temples, dip in the river or simply relax at our campsite.
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Located in Akole block of District Ahmednagar, Village Purushwadi is situated 220 km from both Mumbai & Pune en route to Nasik. This tribal village is inhabited by the 'Hindu Mahadeo Koli' tribe, renowned as rice cultivators and skilled animal herdsmen. These villagers are warm, simple & full of wonder.
"The Greatest treasures often found in our backyards… Often go unnoticed" goes an old saying. The ancient art form of Warli is one such hidden treasure. Warli is the name of the biggest tribe found in Thane district North of Mumbai. The word "Warli" come from the word "warla" which means 'piece of land'.
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Liked the report from "Minnie" this week. Very interesting.
I did have a concern though. Minnie had signed a "non-disclosure" agreement and then went on to disclose (if I understood her comments correctly). Just because she didn't reveal her real name didn't eliviate the terms of her test. Don't know if anyone else has the same ethical concern but just wanted to put it out there. Seems like we encourage that type of behavior by airing the segment and perhaps close the window for Disney to have open testing.
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27 Your obsessions with gods, gods, and more gods, your goddess affairs, your god-adulteries. Gods on the hills, gods in the fields - every time I look you're off with another god. O Jerusalem, what a sordid life! Is there any hope for you!" | 27 your adulteries and lustful neighings, your shameless prostitution! I have seen your detestable acts on the hills and in the fields. Woe to you, O Jerusalem! How long will you be unclean?" |
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There are several new or refurbished grand hotels in Paris, but the Left Bank hotels that the French like to call hôtels de charme are preferable for their proximity to the Luxembourg Gardens and nearby cafés. Sometimes "charm" translates into minuscule, so make sure you ask for a deluxe room.
Hôtel Le Ste.-Beuve Interiors here are crisp and comfortable courtesy of David Hicks, but the real attraction is the location. Ask for room No. 22 on the top floor. DOUBLES FROM $143. 9 RUE STE.-BEUVE, SIXTH ARR.; 33-1/45-48-20-07; www.paris-hotel-charme.com
Hôtel Verneuil Though the hotel is tiny, you would be hard-pressed to find a better deal in central Paris, just steps from Café Flore. There's minimal com-puter access and few modern amenities, but the service is great: Joseph the night watch-man will serve you coffee and juice on the morning of an early departure. DOUBLES FROM $159. 8 RUE DE VERNEUIL, SEVENTH ARR.; 33-1/42-60-82-14; www.hotelverneuil.com
Hôtel Montalembert They call it the Ritz of the Left Bank, and with reason: rooms are pricey (though bigger than most), service is very good, and every room has wireless Internet access. The restaurant is the lunch place for Paris's book-publishing world. In warm weather, opt for drinks or dinner on the terrace. DOUBLES FROM $330. 3 RUE DE MONTALEMBERT, SEVENTH ARR.; 33-1/45-49-68-68; www.montalembert.com
L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon Go early and try your luck at the door. LUNCH OR DINNER FOR TWO $114. 5 RUE DE MONTALEMBERT, SEVENTH ARR.; 33-1/42-22-56-56
Aux Lyonnais DINNER FOR TWO $64. 32 RUE ST.-MARC, SECOND ARR.; 33-1/42-96-65-04
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Honoré The new Agnès B. of Paris. Hand-knit sweaters from Normandy and homemade teas by Com' Avan. 38 RUE MADAME, SIXTH ARR.; 33-1/45-48-96-86
Le Rideau de Paris Florence Maeght (of Fondation Maeght in the south of France) sells quilts and curtains in reproduction 18th-century prints from Lyons. Custom-order anything. 32 RUE DU BAC, SEVENTH ARR.; 33-1/42-61-18-56; www.le-boutis.com
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Ladurée The service is often sketchy, but it's worth the wait for the famous macaroons in 18 flavors. Also one of the last places in Paris to serve real Arabica coffee. 21 RUE BONAPARTE, SIXTH ARR.; 33-1/44-07-64-87
Huilerie Artisanale J. Leblanc et Fils A petite shop stocked with delicious hand-pressed oils made from olives, pignoli, and pistachios. 6 RUE JACOB, SIXTH ARR.; 33-1/46-34-61-55
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The Demands of Reason: An Essay on Pyrrhonian Scepticism
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Sextus Empiricus' Outlines of Pyrrhonism is one of the most important and influential texts in the history of Greek philosophy. In The Demands of Reason Casey Perin exams those aspects of Pyrrhonian Scepticism as Sextus describes it in the Outlines that are of special philosophical significance: its commitment to the search for truth and to certain principles of rationality, its scope, and its consequences for action and agency. Perin argues that the Sceptic is engaged in the search for truth and that since this is so, the Sceptic aims to satisfy certain basic rational requirements. He explains how the fact that the Sceptic has this aim makes it necessary, as Sextus says it is, for the Sceptic to suspend judgment under certain conditions. Perin defends an interpretation of the scope of Scepticism according to which the Sceptic has Follow Rules!
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Stretch of highway torn apart after mysterious "buckle" destroys it
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has released some pretty incredible video footage highlighting a section of highway on US 89 that was decimated by an as-yet-unexplained geological event on last Wednesday. Officials are reporting that this dramatic earth movement has affected roughly 500 feet of roadway, with the cracking in the slope below possible as large as 700 feet.
Images of the broken section of highway are impressive, to say the least. The highway has seemed to split right down the middle in some places, with man-sized chunks of asphalt forced up in buckled sections, falling away into sheer drops in others. One report indicates that there were two vehicles on the highway at the time of the incident (around 5:00 AM local time), with one woman suffering minor injuries.
Drivers that make regular use of this stretch of US 89 near southern Utah will have to start planning for some extra time on the road. The detour around the broken highway is some 72 kilometres (45 miles) long. Officials are still moving forward with an assessment of the site, and a geotechnical investigation is getting underway as well. There is no current timeline for completion of the highway repairs.
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I wonder, how many recruits did OBL generated for the US Armed Forces?
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Windmills do not work that way.
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No, they're not, unless you've been drifting.
The friction between the tires and the road is static friction, which keeps the tire from slipping. Only kinetic friction would result in loss of energy as heat.
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Someone up there mentioned David Brin, so here's a second for him. Epecially the Uplift Series, and Kiln People. Also, Heart of the Comet with Gregory Benford.
Many people mentioned Ender's Game...this is a perfect, empowering book for kids.
I just read Peter F Hamilton's The Dreaming Void recently and loved it.
David Weber's whole Honor Harrington series, or Bujold's Miles what's-his-name series. Weber's more recent one, Armageddon Reef, was good.
Robert Sawyer.
Andromeda Strain. (Great Train Robbery by Crichton isn't sci fi but a fun read for a summer car ride)
Stephen Baxter's Evolution if you want to blow their minds, or his NASA Trilogy if they're space nuts like we used to be.
Besides Clarke's 2001 etc., his large short story collection is good.
Snow Crash.
Brave New World.
McCaffrey, only if your kids already like dragons. Otherwise, it's not really that great.
A Fire Upon the Deep, a Deepness in the Sky, everything else by Vinge.
The Mote in God's Eye.
Iain M Banks Culture stuff (keep them away from his non-scifi stuff for now!)
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A six-pack of historic bars where you can toast the repeal of Prohibition today
Today marks the eightieth anniversary of the repeal of Prohibition -- reason to drink! Sadly, the Teller House Bar in Central City -- which was open on that great day in 1933 -- is not pouring right now, but other longtime watering holes definitely are, just as they were on December 5, 1933. Keep reading for a six-pack of historic spots where you can raise a glass.
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1119 Washington Avenue, Golden
The Original Bowling Saloon was built on this site in 1859; in addition to pouring beer, it served as a meeting place for the Colorado Territorial House of Representatives. Although the original Original building was demolished, it was rebuilt in 1902 -- and serving again when Prohibition ended. Although the Buffalo Rose Saloon name is new (as of 1985), this is still a great spot to get a taste of history.
5) My Brother's Bar
2376 15th Street
The building that houses My Brother's Bar has been a saloon since the 1880s -- and perhaps even earlier. It's only been known as My Brother's for a scant forty years, but remnants of an earlier ID are displayed on the wall, where a letter from Neal Cassady urging a pal to pay his bar tab at Paul's Place is posted. And, in fact, Paul's Place was the occupant of this site on the day that Prohibition ended. The Beat goes on...
4) El Chapultepec
1962 Market Street
What's the oldest continually operating bar in Denver? Probably El Chapultepec, which Tony Romano opened in the summer of 1933 (Colorado was allowing beer to flow before the Prohibition's federal repeal took hold). Jerry Krantz, Romano's son-in-law, inherited El Chapultepec in the 1970s, adding jazz to its menu. And although Krantz passed away last year, his daughter, Angela Guerrero, is still running the place. That's music to our ears.
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Reaper man by Terry Pratchett — So my choices for Be Well are stretching it a little, but there's no category for just plain weird. This story is typical Pratchett style, maybe a little stranger than usual. Like any of his books featuring Death, there's some real gems, but the parasitic cities that are hatched as snowglobes, spend their childhood as shopping carts, and mature into shopping malls were a little over the top. Being Well comes into it in the hoardes of undead that are wandering about looking for peace after Death is fired. In general, my favorite Pratchett books are those that feature Tiffany Aching.
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HELLLOOOO MY PEEPS! My name is Phoebe, Pheebs for short. I am an 18 month old chick-a-doo with personality to spare. I love nothing more than to keep you entertained. I enjoy a nice game of fetch, running, long walks, snuggling after you expend all of your energy playing with me. I would very much enjoy an active family (or person). I am house broken, crate trained (though I would rather be out with you), easy on the eyes, and very gentle. I totally 100% adore kids of all sizes and will rub on them like a kitty cat. I carry my toys around with me in my mouth just waiting for someone to play with me. My rescuers think I am a little boxer, a little shepherd, and a little Heinz 57 (whatever that means). I am a lovely 45 lbs and knee high. I LOVE LOVE LOVE playing with other dogs and don't mind the kitties. I just wash them. I have been around all sizes of dogs but prefer to play with ones my size or bigger. I have good manners and know many commands. If you think we would be the perfect hiking, playing, running, goofing around pair, please send your application in for my perusal at fs21.formsite.com/fightingfordawn/form1/index.html. My adoption fee is $200.
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- Rescues and shelter volunteers in Atlanta already know the personality and tendencies of their pets. This means they can match you with the right pet. That will makes it much easier transition to owning a pet for yourself and your new pet.
- On average adoption fees are much less than you'd pay a Atlanta breeder, or pet store. Plus most often rescue pets have already been to the veterinarian for a check-up, had a round of vaccinations, and are spayed or neutered. That is a lot of savings!
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It's been about 10 days since I've updated my blog, so I figured I should write an update. After the OCR finished up on Saturday, January 29th, I spent all day Sunday at the annual USSTAG meeting in Miami. At the meeting we hear from all the coaches, organizers, and administrators about our program and what's in store for the coming year. It's also a great opportunity to sit down with other sailors to plan training or logistics for the next few months.
The day after the meeting, I flew home to NJ where I've gotten some time away from my boat. I've rested a bit, but also have been going to the gym and running a lot (on the treadmill, it's freezing out!). It's been nice to take some time off, but I'm starting to get anxious to get back in the boat.
On Saturday, I'm flying down to Miami. I'll load up my laser, and then on Sunday morning I'm going to drive to Clearwater where I'll train for ten days and then sail the Midwinters East Regatta at the end of the month. The Midwinters is always one of my favorite events with very good North American competition. Plus, I really enjoy sailing in Clearwater with a short sail out to the Gulf of Mexico and big waves. After that, I'll drive up North and get ready to head to Europe for the spring.
At the OCR, Gary Jobson and his team put a GoPro camera on my bow during a few races. They got some great footage which they used for some interviews. I was able to get a copy of the footage, and it's pretty cool! I decided to buy one of the cameras to use while practicing some times. Not only is the footage great, but I think this could be a good tool to critique some of my sailing. I got the "Laser Package" at the Horizon True website. They put everything you need into one convenient package for you to buy. It should be pretty cool to start using.
Here's Race Five at the Rolex Miami OCR (condensed down to about 5 minutes):
Stay tuned for more updates from Florida!


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Clinical nurse April Stanley-Banks Nurses should not rely on 'flagging' for protection against violent attacks from emergency department patients, according to new research. South Australian clinical nurse and University of Adelaide masters student April Stanley-Banks researched why nurses are flagging potential violent patients through the electronic reporting system, the Emergency Department Information System. Ms Stanley-Banks said the flagging system, used in some public hospitals in the state, was only a warning system and not a solution to escalating levels of violence in EDs. "Nurses were using the system for self-protection as it makes them aware of violence," she said. "Violence can make you hyper-vigilant and add stress. "If we prevented violence from coming into the department then nurses wouldn't be so vulnerable. "There has to be some other means of preventing violence from coming into the ED and nurses feeling safe at work." A nurse of 12 years, Ms Stanley-Banks worked at the Lyell McEwin Hospital for 10 years as one of the senior nurses in triage, and recently transferred to become a clinical nurse at the Modbury Hospital's acute assessment unit, now being established. Ms Stanley-Banks said she experienced verbal abuse on a daily basis working in ED. "Although it's sad and demeaning it's something that you endure but I have also been hit physically and been spat at," she said. "I was once hit by a young female patient in the face, displacing my jaw and putting it out of joint. "I have been exposed to patients who have had concealed weapons and been threatened with syringes. "I have also been exposed to bomb threats and threats like 'I am going to kill you after you've finished work'." Ms Stanley-Banks said she decided to research the issue for her thesis after noticing a growing number of violent perpetrators were male adolescents, and became concerned about their health care response and also for the safety of nurses. "The nurses, in an effort to protect themselves, were providing health care delivery that was a bit more peripheral because the patients were exhibiting violence," she said. "Some patients would leave before their treatment was complete. "I was also concerned for the nurses exposed to this type of violence. Some of them were actually victims of violence themselves." Ms Stanley-Banks said nurses were expected to accept violence as part of their job. "I was concerned because I didn't think the issue was being addressed. People were just accepting it and going with the flow and making the best of it," she said. "There was also an accumulative effect on the nurses. I could see their attitudes were changing. "There was security in the department or police in the department all of the time and it was more or less becoming a combat zone. "We were accepting it as part of the job and I knew that that wasn't right." The study outlined a series of recommendations, including regular evaluation and feedback of nurses' reports of violence, developing training programs and policy for flagging, and considering the introduction of police officers to EDs. "The nurses said they felt the clients don't really fear the security guards who are there but have more fear of police officers who have the jurisdiction to implement the law," she said. "The nurses felt if they had a police officer in the department they would feel secure and safe. "I also think there needs to be a consideration of making assaulting a nurse a felony." Ms Stanley-Banks said the nurses involved in the study wanted measures introduced to tackle the issue. "It's about time we started looking after our nurses because there's an issue of nurse retention and recruiting new nurses," she said. as
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I was pretty happy with the way Week 3 went for me. After struggling with my picks in Week 1, I've rebounded nicely in the past couple of weeks going 16-10-2 ATS and getting my recommended bets over the .500 mark.
Week 4 has a lot of tough games on the board. At first glance, there was no single game that stood out to me as a strong play, but as the week has gone on; I feel that there is good value in a number of plays. This week didn't start out on the best note with my loss with the Ravens -12 on Thursday Night Football, so hopefully that isn't a sign of things to come.
Patriots @ Bills: If I hear someone tell me that the Patriots CAN'T lose three games in a row one more time, I'm probably going to punch them in the face. This is the NFL—any team can lose three games in a row! The Patriots have lost back-to-back games that came down to the wire, and even though the Bills are a division rival, it's very conceivable that New England could come out flat for this game. Aside from the psychological aspect of this game, the Bills have some clear cut advantages. Buffalo spent a lot of money this offseason to shore up their defensive line, and it has proved to be money well spent thus far as the Bills have registered 9 sacks in their first 3 games. Their pass rush should be able to dominate a New England front that has given up 7 sacks and 15 quarterback hits already this season. This is a huge mismatch. Meanwhile, the Bills offensive line has been able to keep Ryan Fitzpatrick upright all season as the former Harvard product has been sacked just once. This is particularly important because the Patriots are 24th in the league in pass defence. Fitzpatrick hasn't turned the ball over in the past couple of weeks, and if he can continue playing mistake free football, I like the Bills' defense to generate more stops that the Patriots' defence. New England starts the season 1-3. Bills 27, Patriots 24
Vikings @ Lions: The Lions came into this season as arguably the most overrated team in football, but after an underwhelming start to the season, they actually may be a little underrated. In December of last season, the Lions were a 10-point favorite at home against the Vikings, but after three weeks of the 2012 season, they're only favored by 4.5-points. Not a lot has changed with these two teams. The Vikings are fresh off of a huge upset win over the 49ers, but it shouldn't be forgotten that it was only two weeks ago that they lost outright to the Colts. Vikings' quarterback Christian Ponder has yet to throw an interception, but he only threw 13 picks all of last season, so this shouldn't really come as a surprise to anyone. Minnesota should be able to score some points on offense, but their defense is going to have their hands full with the Lions' aerial attack. The Vikings will be starting Harrison Smith and Jamarca Sanford at safety this week, and trust me; they stand absolutely no chance against Calvin Johnson and Brandon Pettigrew down the field. The Vikings have feasted on the likes of Blaine Gabbert, Andrew Luck, and Alex Smith to start the season, but they're in for a world of hurt against Matt Stafford. Now that Detroit has finally found a legitimate running back in Mikel Leshoure to compliment their passing game, they should be able to move the ball at will against a pedestrian defense. Lions 31, Vikings 20
Panthers @ Falcons: This is a very dangerous spot for the Falcons. I know how good Atlanta is within the confines of the Georgia Dome, but they have to be really careful coming off of a blowout win, with their opponent coming off of a blowout loss. Carolina was absolutely embarrassed by the Giants on Thursday Night Football last week and you can bet they've been salivating all week at the potential of knocking off one of the best teams in football. While I really like the Falcons this season, eventually the absence of cornerback Brent Grimes is going to prove to be costly. Atlanta has survived with the combination of Asante Samuel and Dunta Robinson so far this season, but I'm not sure how much longer that can last, especially with their nickel and dime corners being so weak. This would be the ideal game for Cam Newton to mend his relationship with Steve Smith. The return of running back Jonathan Stewart will also be a huge boost for the Panthers as Atlanta ranks 30th in the league in rush defence, surrendering an average of 5.0 yards per carry. Defensively, Carolina will be in tough against Matt Ryan, who is slowly becoming one of the league's elite quarterbacks, but the Panthers have only given up three touchdowns through the air this season against the likes of Josh Freeman, Drew Brees, and Eli Manning. There's just something about this game that reeks of upset. I'm going with Carolina. Panthers 24, Falcons 23
49ers @ Jets: I don't know what to do with this game. My immediate reaction after watching last week's games was that the 49ers were going to dismantle whomever they played in Week 4. I looked at the schedule, and it just so happened to be the Jets, who I believe are one of the most overrated teams in football. But then, the point spread was released and the '9ers were only a 4-point favorite, which came as a surprise to me, especially with the Jets missing Darrelle Revis. So, I did some investigative research and went back to look at San Francisco's road games last season. They went 6-2 straight up but almost every single one of their road games was close, and their offense averaged only 19 points per game. New York has no hope of moving the ball whatsoever—Mark Sanchez is inept, Shonn Greene runs like an 80-year old man, and Tony Sparano is the most predictable play caller in the league. With that being said, the 49ers will probably have trouble moving the ball as well. The Jets have been torched on the ground this season, but Jets' head coach Rex Ryan is pretty good at putting together defensive gameplans to combat his team's weaknesses. I'd expect New York to be more aggressive and use a lot zone run blitzes to keep the 49ers' ground game under control. San Francisco is on the road for a second straight game and will have to travel across the country for an early start. I'll take the 49ers to cover, but I won't bet it, and I'll probably regret that I didn't at 4:30pm ET on Sunday. 49ers 23, Jets 13
Chargers @ Chiefs: Talk about an overreaction to last week. The Chargers got blown out at home to the Falcons, but that shouldn't have come as a surprise to anyone because Atlanta is an elite team. Meanwhile, the Chiefs were pulling off what was considered to be a huge upset of the Saints, but really shouldn't have surprised anyone because New Orleans is terrible. San Diego should be at least a 3-point road favorite in this game, but because of last week's outcomes, the Chargers are basically a pick'em in this contest. Kansas City leads the league in rushing yards per game, but it should be noted that their three opponents this season (Buffalo, Atlanta, and New Orleans), give up an average of 4.7 yards per carry. Rushing yardage will be a lot harder to come by against a Chargers' defense that permits only 3.6 yards per carry and allows an average of only 67.3 rushing yards per game. Kansas City isn't equipped to win a game unless they can run the ball successfully because their entire passing attack is reliant on play action. The Chiefs' defense isn't as bad as their numbers suggest since they were missing cornerback Brandon Flowers and outside linebacker Tamba Hali to start the season, but the Chargers should still be able to move the ball pretty consistently. I don't think this one will be close. Chargers 31, Chiefs 17
Titans @ Texans: One of my recommended plays last week was on the Titans against the Lions, and I'll fully admit that I got lucky with that selection. The Titans won that game with smoke and mirrors, and they'll be in for a world of hurt against arguably the most complete team in football. Tennessee scored a pair of special teams touchdowns last week to keep them in the game, but they can't rely on special teams to keep them in every game. The only chance that the Titans have to keep this game close is if Jake Locker can go off like he did last week. I doubt it'll happen though. Chris Johnson is worthless and the Texans only give up 67.7 rushing yards per game, so you can bet that Locker is going to be facing a lot of 3rd-and-long situations all afternoon. That didn't work out too well for the Titans in their matchup with the Chargers earlier this season. On the other side of the ball, the Texans will be able to move the ball any way that they want to. The Titans are in the bottom half of the league in both pass defense and rush defense, and they'll probably still be without middle linebacker Colin McCarthy for this week's game. The Texans beat two bad teams in the Jaguars and Dolphins by 20 points each, so I don't really see any reason why it won't happen again. Texans 27, Titans 9
Seahawks @ Rams: The Seahawks are better than the Rams in every aspect of the game, and they beat up on St. Louis twice last year, but there's no chance in hell I'd bet on Seattle after their controversial win on Monday night. Aside from the fact that the Seahawks are coming off of a huge emotional win, Seattle stinks away from home every year. Until the Seahawks prove that they can win consistently away from CenturyLink Field, I'll continue fading them. If you're wondering just how bad the Seahawks are away from home, they've won a total of 6 road games in the past 3 seasons, and that includes one season where they made the playoffs. I also think that the Rams have the edge at the quarterback position here. The Russell Wilson shine is quickly starting to fade as it's become fairly obvious that he can't make throws from within the pocket. Wilson's height is listed as a generous 5'11" and he has trouble locating his receivers downfield when he has to look over his massive offensive line. St. Louis boasts a pair of strong defensive ends in Chris Long and Robert Quinn that should do a good job of containing Wilson and keeping him from scrambling to make throws. These teams will meet in Seattle later this season and the Seahawks will probably lay a beatdown on the Rams, but after all that's transpired for the Seahawks in the last week, I'll be shocked if they aren't flat here. Rams 16, Seahawks 12
Dolphins @ Cardinals: Dating back to last year, the Cardinals are 10-2 in their last 12 games, but it's important to note that Arizona has been an underdog in most of those games. Arizona thrives in the underdog role, but I'm not so confident that they're a team that's ready to take on the role of a favorite. This looks like a terrible spot for them. Miami transitioned from a 3-4 defense to a 4-3 defense this season, and while I thought it might take a while for them to get acclimated to this new style, they've really looked formidable in the last couple of weeks. The Dolphins have already proven that they can shut down a team with one big play threat as they limited Darren McFadden to 41 total yards in Week 2, so I expect them to have a good game plan to prevent Larry Fitzgerald from going off. The Dolphins are one of a handful of teams in the league that are able to generate pressure consistently by rushing only four defenders. Miami can drop seven defenders into coverage on passing downs and should be able to force Kevin Kolb into making the mistakes that we've grown accustomed to seeing in the past season. The Dolphins will have trouble moving the ball themselves, especially with Reggie Bush expected to miss the game due to injury, but sadly I trust their quarterback more than Arizona's right now. With a Thursday nighter on deck for the Cardinals next week, it'll be easy for them to overlook the Dolphins. Dolphins 17, Cardinals 16
Raiders @ Broncos: Let me get this straight—The Broncos have lost back-to-back games to the Falcons and Texans, both of whom are legitimate Super Bowl contenders, and all of a sudden people are starting to question whether the Broncos are actually a playoff calibre team. I'll tell you who isn't a playoff calibre team—the Raiders. Oakland sits 26th in the NFL in pass defense, mainly because of poor cornerback play. The Raiders' current starting cornerback Pat Lee and Joselio Hanson would be nickel corners on most teams in the NFL, but a couple of injuries have thrust them into starting roles. If there were any doubts about Peyton Manning, they'll be squashed when he picks apart the Raiders' secondary this week. Defensively, the Broncos will focus their efforts on containing Darren McFadden just like the Dolphins did en route to a 35-13 victory in Week 2. Denver is holding opponents to just 2.63 yards per carry, fourth lowest in the NFL, and 71 yards per game, seventh lowest. With McFadden under wraps, the Broncos will force Carson Palmer to win this game with his arm, and he'll definitely have limited options without the services of his favorite receiver, Darrius Heyward-Bey. Wide receiver Denarius Moore is back for the Raiders but the combination of Moore and fellow wideout Rod Streater don't exactly pose the biggest matchup problems for Denver's top corners Champ Bailey and Tracy Porter. I think the Broncos make a statement here. Broncos 31, Raiders 21
Bengals @ Jaguars: Are the Jaguars a playoff team this season? Nope. The Bengals regularly beat non-playoff teams and regular lose to playoff teams, so all signs are pointing to a Cincinnati win this week. The Bengals are one of the worst teams in the NFL when it comes to stopping the run, as evidenced by the 213 rushing yards that they gave up to the Redskins last week. The good news is that this week, the Bengals can stack the box to stop the run, and force Blaine Gabbert to try to beat them with his arm. Gabbert is a complete scrub who's unable to make plays down the field, so that's unlikely to happen. Ultimately, I just can't see the Jaguars' defense shutting down the Bengals' offense. I'm not the biggest fan of Andy Dalton, but he's got a bunch of playmakers at his disposal and Jacksonville has no one to cover them. The Jaguars are dead last in the NFL when it comes to getting pressure on the quarterback as they've registered just two sacks through three games. Jacksonville doesn't blitz frequently and tends to drop a lot of defenders into coverage, but eventually receivers become open down the field when the Jaguars' base front four is unable to generate any pressure. The Bengals have a bunch of playmakers on both sides of the ball, while the Jaguars have one playmaker on their entire roster. Bengals 30, Jaguars 20
Saints @ Packers: This game has blowout written all over it. The Saints are dreadful, and that's not an exaggeration. Their defence could be the worst in the NFL history, and their offense is nowhere near what it's been in recent years, mostly due to some horrible play calling. New Orleans is a complete mess without their coaching staff and I wouldn't expect anything to change in the near future. I'm aware of how poorly the Packers' offense has played this season, but after watching the Redskins, Panthers, and Chiefs completely dismantle the Saints' defence, I can't envision the Packers scoring less than four touchdowns in this game. The only concern I have for the Packers this week is how they'll cope with the screwjob that they endured at the end of Monday Night Football. Green Bay is a veteran team that has some excellent coaching, so I think they're more likely to be in "F-U mode" than to lay an egg. Meanwhile, the Saints' offense isn't going to move the ball with ease against a Packers' team that has shut down the Bears and Seahawks in back-to-back weeks. Marques Colston clearly isn't himself as he continues to deal with a nagging foot issue and it's clearly affected Drew Brees' ability to move the chains in the first three weeks of the season. This is the week the Packers get back on track and people finally realize how horrible the Saints really are. Packers 38, Saints 17
Redskins @ Buccaneers: This game is a tough one because I really don't want to bet on either team. Washington had the potential to be a playoff contender this season until Adam Carriker and Brian Orakpo were placed on injured reserve. The injuries have really devastated the Redskins' pass rush, and subsequently, the Redskins' secondary hasn't been able to hold up against opposing aerial attacks. Washington has given up 99 points already this season, mainly due to the 337 yards per game that they give up through the air. Luckily for the Redskins, their main defensive weakness is also the biggest offensive weakness of the Bucs. Vincent Jackson and Mike Williams should, on paper, form daunting matchup problems for opposing defences, but the truth is that Tampa's starting quarterback Josh Freeman is hopeless. Since Freeman's breakout season in 2010, he's thrown 25 interceptions to only 20 touchdowns. The Buccaneers' offense is one of the least productive in the NFL, averaging a paltry 243 yards per game. While Redskins' quarterback Robert Griffin III is still a rookie quarterback, I trust him much more than I do Freeman. The Bucs are last in the league at defending the pass, giving up 353 yards per game through the air, and I'm expecting RGIII to take full advantage. If Pierre Garcon is able to play for Washington this week, I don't see the Bucs outscoring the 'Skins. Even with Garcon out of the lineup, I expect the Redskins to do just enough to squeak out a road victory. Redskins 23, Buccaneers 17
Giants @ Eagles: The Las Vegas Hilton advanced point spread in this game was Eagles -3.5, but after the Giants' beat down of the Panthers on national TV and the Eagles' gutless performance against the Cardinals, we get the Eagles as a 1-point favorite. I love Philadelphia here. The Giants have become a high-octane offense in the last couple of weeks, but be weary that their offensive explosions came against the Panthers and Buccaneers, who rank 24th and 26th in total defense respectively. In Week 1 against the Cowboys, the Giants looked lost. The Eagles' defense is among the top five in almost every statistical category, so New York will be in for a true test here. The Giants have fallen in love with the passing game in the past couple of weeks and that's a recipe for disaster against the Eagles, as they led the league in sacks last year with 50. The key for Philadelphia in this matchup is to protect the ball. The Eagles are already -6 in turnover margin this season, and it's mainly been due to careless play from quarterback Michael Vick. If there was ever a time that I'd expect Andy Reid to run the ball a little more, it would be here. Aside from the turnovers in the passing game, LeSean McCoy ate up the Giants' defense last season, rushing for 241 yards on 47 carries in two games. The fact that the Eagles are 2-1 right now despite having played so poorly is a testament to how talented this team really is. Eventually Philadelphia is going to get their act together, and I feel that a lot of signs are pointing to this game being their coming out party. Eagles 27, Giants 20
I lost my survivor pick when New England pissed themselves at home in Week 2, but I'll continue providing my insight on a week-to-week basis. Last week, I went with the Cowboys over the Bucs, and although it wasn't the highest scoring game, I felt pretty comfortable for the majority of it. The Bears probably ended up being a safer choice, but a win is a win either way.
Although I'm already out of my survivor pool, I'd like to point out that I suggested avoiding the Saints, 49ers, and Steelers last week, all of whom lost outright and were popular selections in most pools.
My general rules of thumb for making survivor picks are:
a) No division games
b) No road teams
c) No underdogs
I should point out that I occasionally stray from these rules if there is one pick that I'm really confident in.
Based on general common sense, there are 6 games to consider this week:
Houston vs. Tennessee
Arizona vs. Miami
Atlanta vs. Carolina
Denver vs. Oakland
Green Bay vs. New Orleans
Detroit vs. Minnesota
I've already used Houston against Tennessee but I would definitely take them if I had them available this week. While they may be playing a division game, I feel as though the Texans win this game roughly 90% of the time and my next most confident selection would only win approximately 70-75% of the time.
Arizona will probably be a heavily picked team this week because a lot of people will use this game as an opportunity to pick a "weaker team" that they won't be able to pick again in the future. I personally think this is a moronic strategy. Pick the best possible option in any given week. Don't save teams for future use because you probably won't be around to get to pick those teams.
Anyways, I may be crazy but I have the Cardinals and Falcons losing this week so I'd steer clear of them completely.
I'll roll with Green Bay over New Orleans. I may be undervaluing the Saints and/or overvaluing the Packers but I think this is a big mismatch. My next two options would be Denver and Detroit, but I'm not a big fan of taking divisional matchups.
Week 1 – Houston Texans – W 30-13
Week 2 – New England Patriots – L 20-18
Week 3 – Dallas Cowboys – W 16-10
Week 4 – Green Bay Packers –
Week in and week out, you will get a look at my spreadsheet which shows my confidence in each selection.
The "Strength of Pick" column indicates how confident I am in my selection with 1 being the most confident and 14 being the least confident.
The 'Initial Reaction' column indicates my confidence when the game lines were first released late Sunday night/early Monday morning.
The 'Mid Week' column indicates my confidence on Wednesday.
The 'Final Selection' column indicates my final picks against the spread.
It's one thing to show you a table indicating who I like in each game, but it's another thing to actually show you where I'm throwing my money down.
I rate my plays on a scale of 3* to 6* with a 6* play qualifying as my top play. I would estimate that 1 out of every 25 plays earns a 6* distinction, with approximately 50% of my plays earning a 3* distinction.
This is going to be my first, and possibly last, week of the season where I bet on five games. It was really tough for me to eliminate any of these picks since I think that they're all solid, so I just decided to roll with five.
4* San Diego Chargers pk (-115) – 5Dimes
5Dimes is the only place offering the Chargers at a pick'em right now. Every other spot has the Chargers laying at least 1-point, so jump on it quickly if possible. If you don't have any money deposited at 5Dimes, jump on Chargers -1 at Bet365 or Pinnacle as soon as possible. The number is more likely to move up towards -3 than it is to move down towards a pick'em.
4* Detroit Lions -4 (-107) – Pinnacle
With Matthew Stafford expected to start on Sunday, this line is a steal. I think that once he's actually confirmed as starter, this number will rise, so bet it as soon as you can. FYI, in case Stafford suffers a setback and Shaun Hill is forced to start, I still like the Lions in this spot.
4* Philadelphia Eagles -1 (-119) – Pinnacle
The public is backing the Giants heavily but there is a lot of sharp money coming in on the Eagles. Philly is already a 2.5-point favorite in some spots, so this is yet another line that I'd bet now before you lose a point of value.
3* Green Bay Packers -7.5 (+100) – Sportsbook
This one was a tough decision because I could have easily bought a half point to bring this number down to a touchdown, but I'm really pretty comfortable with Green Bay here. I'd rather lay 7.5 at even money than pay 15 cents to get it down to 7-points. New Orleans seems to be a publicly backed underdog so if you want to hold out to grab a 7 at game time, there may be one on the board.
3* Washington Redskins +3 (buy ½ point, -115) – Sportsbook
I'll err on the side of caution here and buy a half point with the Redskins. This game could easily come down to a field goal and I feel much more comfortable with Washington +3 than Washington +2.5. If I wasn't going to buy the half point, I would have considered taking the Redskins money line instead of taking the spread.
Here are the results of each individual selection I've made this season: