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I probably don't have to tell you about how controversial the idea of injuries in hockey has become in the last few years. The growing concerns about the connection between fighting and depression have been caught up in this general concern about the violence of the game, and a wide variety of prominent hockey journalists have been either supporting or predicting a fighting ban and a ban on head shots.
As with most popular sports there is a lot of resistance to the idea of change, especially when the change is perceived to affect a traditional, fundamental aspect of the game. In the NHL, what often ruffles feathers is the idea of taking the 'toughness' out of hockey (or the 'pansification' of hockey, as the famous ex-GM Mike Milbury once opined). Then you have people pointing out that hockey is the only major sport in the world where play stops for two guys to throw bare-knuckle haymakers at each other, and that the greatest hockey player in the world just missed a year in what is arguably his prime because he got hit in the head too much.
I want to avoid my own opinions on what ought to happen in the NHL and instead clarify the debate a little bit by isolating an important hurdle. The fundamental issue is the need to make a subjective value judgement, but it gets lost in the attempts to present objective moral proclamations. We have no choice but to enter the gray area and do our best.
The elephant in the room is that the amount of violence included in any sport is based on a fairly arbitrary balance of social convention, entertainment value, and tradition. There is no clear-cut, conclusive argument validating or invalidating any specific level of violence in any sport whose participants choose to play. This basic point is often abused. Yes, hockey will live on without head shots and fights. So what? Yes, it will lose some of its physicality. So what?
In this context, arguing that head shots should be banned because people are getting hurt is like arguing that no one should be allowed to climb Mount Everest because they might die. It's a lazy argument that ignores the critical issue of how to balance things like the rights of people to make their own choices, the level of danger involved, and the justification of social conventions. Arguing that headshots will change the game too much is equally lazy, because the real argument must involve why the game ought to be a certain way (among other things). The repetition of these half-built arguments gets us nowhere.
As a society, we presently accept the basic idea of athletes sacrificing their welfare for paycheques and our entertainment. We're okay with people dying on Mount Everest. We also accept the frequency of certain injuries in other lines of work where the pay is kinda shitty, so I can forgive a man making a few million dollars a year in the NHL for wondering why everyone is so concerned about his safety. Brooks Laich recently told the media: "We accept that there's going to be dangers when we play this game. […] sometimes it feels like we're being babysat a little too much" (from Puck Daddy, via Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington).
It's a good question, isn't it? Why are we so concerned about his safety? It is not inherently inconsistent with social convention, moral standards, the tradition of the sport, or the principle of entertainment to accept that NHL hockey carries a risk of concussion, and that being a professional brawler in the NHL carries a risk of depression (assuming a causal link between these two things does in fact exist). I'm not saying it's morally right or wrong: all I'm saying is that an argument based entirely on the premise that significant injuries are inherently unacceptable is not convincing. If I can legally risk my life climbing Mount Everest for zero money, why can't I risk my life playing hockey for $5 million a year? Another valid and instructive question is, why should a sport's policy on violence follow social conventions on violence in sports? I don't know the answer to these questions, but it's a conversation we need to have instead of accusing supporters of head shots and fighting of being bloodthirsty troglodytes.
On the other side of the coin, there is nothing written in stone anywhere that says a sport has to be a particular way. Sports are a fairly arbitrary collections of rules, designed largely to create an interesting activity to both play and watch. The rules hopefully encourage skill, athleticism*, strategy, innovation*, and ingenuity*. It is debatable whether a rule has any fundamental value other than the value people give it. Hockey is not static and fixed: we can add and remove things from it and the only thing that really determines whether it is still 'hockey' is our own judgement.
So please, don't argue that headshots and fighting need to be taken out because they are hurting people. Instead, try to present an argument about why the damage of head shots and fighting ought to be avoided, while the damage of slap shots and high-sticking is an acceptable evil. Walk into the gray area, draw a line, and explain why it is where it is. Second, don't argue that headshots and fighting ought to be kept because removing them will change the game. Instead, try to demonstrate why it is acceptable to remove the redline, force guys to wear helmets, change where the goalies can play the puck, and adjust the hooking/obstruction rules, but not acceptable to change the ways guys can check and the punishments for fighting.
I'm not saying that no one has addressed these issues effectively: tons of people have. For example, Steve Kouleas, back when he was doing the excellent Hardcore Hockey Talk show, did a good job of remaining relatively neutral on the subject of fighting and instead opting to point out the inconsistencies or inadequacies of the arguments he was hearing. Pointing out the problems in arguments is progress because you hopefully get rid of the bad ideas and isolate the good ones. I hear a lot of people willing to draw the line and support their choice, which is good, but then I hear a handful of furious people attack the position for being a contradiction of some objective principle that does not exist. Let's move past that and accept the reality of what the decision is going to entail.
* Incidentally, this is why baseball sucks.


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One of the coolest new additions to Pokemon D/P is the GTS trading system, which allows you to exchange pokemon with traders across the world regardless of language barriers. Now that you have the National Dex, the GTS is a great way to fill in some of the holes in your pokecollection.
But the GTS can be a bit daunting at first. The system seems to be flooded with people making absurd demands (who the heck is going to trade a Level 100 Celebi for a Mudkip?), and it seems like your offer may get lost amongst all the clutter. Fear not, for we have compiled some of our best GTS trading tips for you.
- If you can't find any decent offers for a certain Pokemon you'd like to trade for, try stepping down an evolutionary rung or two. People might want an unreasonably powerful pokemon in exchange for an Empoleon, but you're far more likely to find someone offering a Piplup for a weaker/less popular pokemon.
- If you get foreign pokemon, their names might not always be readable. However, to make up for this, all foreign trades get a whopping 70% more EXP from battles, making them grow amazingly fast. You're willing to put up with a little moonspeak for a poke that will earn almost double the EXP of its counterparts, right?
- Think carefully about your offer before you make it. How fair is this trade? Will my trade partner and I both benefit? There are many generous people on GTS, but the odds of someone giving you a max-leveled pokemon or a Legendary are slim. You're much more likely to complete a trade if the pokemon you're asking for is equal to or slightly above below the relative desirability of the poke you are putting on offer.
- Be patient! Sometimes it may take a while for your trade to show up to other players on GTS. Try to wait at least a few hours before checking in to see if your trade offer has been accepted. Also, try to keep in mind various time zones. When it's nighttime in North America, it's morning in Japan, and all the Japanese players will be starting to log on. If you put a poke up for trade late at night, chances are good that you'll wake up to find a Japanese pokemon waiting for you in the morning.
- Don't pay too much attention to all the crazy trade requests you see on GTS. The reason why there are so many of them is because nobody's taking them, and they've been lying dormant for days. A fairer trade will be snapped up quickly, so if you find a trade offer you think is a good deal, don't hesitate! If you wait too long, somebody else might be able to get it before you.
Need some advice on pokes to put up for trade? Here are a few suggestions we have. These pokes are always in demand, and as long as you ask for a somewhat reasonable trade in return, you shouldn't have too many problems landing a trade for them.
- Female Combees/Vespiquen
- Male Kirlia/Ralts
- Starter pokemon of any generation and their evolutions (particularly females)
- Eevee and its various evolutions
- Spiritomb
- Feebas/Milotic
- Version exclusives: Murkrow, Honchkrow, Misdreavus, Mismagius, Glameow, Purugly, Stunky, Skuntank, etc.
- Fossil pokemon (Cranidos, Shieldon, etc.)
- Pokemon with multiple-language Pokedex entries: Psyduck, Ekans, Pikachu, Wobbuffet, Ponyta, Staryu, Heracross, Sneasel, Teddiursa, Houndour, Roselia, Slakoth, Wingull
- Almost any variety of shiny pokemon, save for extremely common pokes

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Thank you so much, this is one of my passions!Originally Posted by Triviateer
Thank you so much, this is one of my passions!Originally Posted by Triviateer
Thanks a lot.I have SMA also knowen as spinal muscular atrophy, not sure about spelling. Our plans are not final but we are probably going Dec. 1st through 11th. Also what disney hotel is the best for transpotation. (closest to a lot)
A) Spelling was right......I have done a lot of work with MDA and other types of orgs (before I got sick)Originally Posted by arynn2005
B) The Contemporary, Polynesian and Grand Floridian are closest to the Magic Kingdom (Boat or Monorail) Wilderness Lodge is also accessible to MK by boat. the Dolphin, Swan, Yacht Club and Beach Resorts are closest to Epcot and MGM (by boat), The Animal Kingdom Lodge is closest to AK (Bus) These are more expensive hotels. All hotels are accessible to the parks by bus and all busses are equipped with at least 2 wheelchair tiedowns.
Tho we don't stay in resorts since we are local, once we get on property we park in one place and use transportation rather than pack up the car and drive around. We have found transportation very easy to use and the drivers very helpful.
Please let me know if you need anything else!
I am in a wheelchair and I go to Disney every year, what is this Speacial Assistance guest card you are talking about.
DISNEY IS MY HAPPY PLACE THE ONLY TIME THAT I GET 2WKS OF HAPPINESS AND WORRY FREE TIME!!!!!! This time I will see it through the eyes of my baby girl born 2008.
Next Trip is December 2010
Can't wait!!!!!!
Jul- 85 - Poly- 1st Time ever Nov - 97 - Best Western
Nov- 98- travel Lodge Nov- 99 - Music - Family Trip
Oct- 00 - Music Nov- 01 - Movies
Oct-02- Movies Dec- 03 - Movies
Oct-04- Pop - Married Dec- 05- Pop
Dec-06 - Pop Nov- 07- Pop
The Guest Assistance Card is one that is available at Guest services, you must go in and ask for it. There are different conditions that require different things, for example....my daughter and I have our wheelchairs hooked in tandem and I really can't push her in front of me for very far, so they will either find a transfer chair for us to use or let us in a wider doorway, we are also both photosensitve and heat sensitive (I know, great place to live for us huh?) so for things like Philharmagic where the wait may go out the door into the sun we can wait indoors (doesn't change the waiting time, just keeps us from passing out), DD can't deal with being very crowded in due to her brain damage, so we wait away from lots of people, her wheelchair is often mistaken for a stroller (tho how I don't know) so on the card it specifies that a stroller is considered a wheelchair for our purposes, I need help with moving walkways (DH is busy transferring MJ) etc....
There are several different stamps that they give out depending on your individual needs so the CM's know what assistance you may need. Just a wheelchair doesn't ususally qualify (except in those instances where the queue is not WC accessible, then you use the WC entrance)
WDW has gotten very cranky about all of this since a lot of non handicapped ppl have abused the system. I just read of an awful situation on another board where a person's family member got a card with all of the stamps on it and used it even when her husband (the handicapped persone in question) DIDN'T ride the ride.
My husband required me to get an use the card if hewas gonna get tix to WDW. I was just going to suffer through or not go as often, but he was right, it has been a blessing for us. We often have to wait since the CM's aren't all trained in dealing with Special Needs, but once we know what needs to be done at each ride it gets more expedient. One thing that able bodied folks don't understand is just how hard it is to do WDW in a chair (or two in our case) and another is that not all disabilities are obvious.
Feel free to keep asking questions.....
Originally Posted by MommytoMJM
That is so useful to know, i didn't have a clue about the stamps/card or the fact you could wait away from crowds if needbe. Do you know if theres a list online of all the different catagories?
Originally Posted by viks
No Viks, there isn't. Because of abuse of the system, you must go into guest relations and explain your specific disabilities and needs and they will determine what you need. It is more of a hassle for those of us who are disabled, but at the same time, it means thee is less abuse of the system but ppl who are not handicapped.
I understand Disney with being picky about the cards and what not. When i worked there. I had to oversee a veiwing section in epoct for illumination and every other day or so a guest would come up with the card. and try to use it even though that person in the party was clearly not there. Those guest however that truely do need the card. it is a wonderful thing to really have. I found it helpful for the guest that had a diability that was not in a wheel chair. General speaking if you dont not see a chair u dont think disabiled. well thats my two cents.
I completely understand and support their being cranky too. It is to protect those of us who really need the services, we have had nothing but excellent help (occasionally we get a new hire who has no clue how to work it, but we just ask for another CM's help or a coordinator in that case) We also activley discourage people that we see using it incorrectly. We personally never, ever use our card incorrectly. We don't ever want to be the guest that CM's talk negatively about
Thats good to hear you use the card for its true purpose. As i am sure you know the card is a very helpful tool in the park. lets just hope this is something Disney does keep around and it doesnt magically disappear.
When I was in Disney back in 2001, we rented a wheelchair almost every day because my sister was a transplant recipient and couldn't walk for long amounts of time. Because of the medication she was on, she had gained a lot of weight and her legs would swell. All the heat and walking made for a very miserable time so we would rent a chair. I know there were tiems people looked at us because she didn't look sick or anything and we were practically walking on rides. I did abuse the system once. We were going to watch Illuminations, but my sister didn't want to sit up front. She was tired of sitting in the chair and opted to sit way behind us on a bench. I took my nephew with me and we sat in the chair. Looking back on this, it probably wasn't the right thing to do and I am sorry about it now. I think these cards are a great idea as long as people know what they are and know what to do with them. I give so much credit to people like you guys and legitimately feel bad about the chair thing...even though my nephew is legally hearing impaired. I just wanted to say how happy I am that even people with diabilities can share in the magic of Disney. You guys all rock.
If we can dream it, we can do it.
Hi MommytoMJ
I just wanted to let you know that I love reading the stories about your trips to WDW, especially with regard to your daughter's enjoyment of the Tarzan show - I am sad it will not be there when we go back next year
I have been to WDW three times in the past with my mother, who has arthritis through her body and both artificial hips, which makes a lot of walking and, even more so, a lot of standing, very uncomfortable for her. We would often hire a wheelchair for her to use but some days she preferred to try and walk with her walking stick, but she could only do this once every few days because it tired her so much - either with or without her wheelchair CMs always went out of their way to be helpful to us - they completely understood that she couldn't stand in queues so we would get taken into the disabled entrance - yes, we're one of the families for whom Spaceship Earth has to stop
I onyl wish facilities in the UK could be as welcoming and understanding of disabled people as they are at WDW.
A funny story took place once at Universal Studios - my mum had chosen this as a day she didn't want to use a wheelchair, but the staff there had seen her at the first show we went to and insisted she shouldn't have to queue for anything - as usual she felt guilty about this and said we must queue for one ride - ET adventure - and guess what happened? As we got near the front of the queue, it broke down It was the only ride we saw with a breakdown all day - how ironic!!
Anyway, I've rambled on now, but I guess you understand what I'm trying to say My fiance and I will be coming alone in April and we have no children as yet, or else we would love to bring them to meet MJ - she sounds like a wonderful little girl and I hope you are having a great summer!
Jen xXx
Thanks so much for your kind words! Even tho you don't have kids, we'd still love to meet you if you want, we love to meet our internet friends! MJ loves people. I love your story about Universal, that was cute!
We are so sad about Tarzan too, we love the show and see it at least once every weekend, sometimes twice! Looking forward to getting to know you more!
HI again I'm home from work now and about to order Lou's book
When it gets nearer the time and we have out timetable sorted out, I'll let you know the details and we can hopefully meet up We're staying at POFQ (hope it will be romantic!) so on Disney property most of the time. I'm lucky that I've met a lovely lady on a UK scrapbook forum who lives in Florida, also, and we hope to meet her too


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I blogged last week about two high profile Congress races where voters seemed to have been turned off by the fact that the Democratic incumbent had voted for the cap-and-trade bill. Both Rick Boucher and Tom Perriello seemed to have been directly hurt by their vote for Waxman-Markey.
Sure enough, both were voted out on Tuesday night. And here is a full list, courtesy of Politico, of the other defeated Dems who voted for cap-and-trade:
Betsy Markey, Alan Grayson, Suzanne Kosmas, Debbie Halvorson, Frank Kratovil, Mark Schauer, John Boccieri, Steve Driehaus, Mary Jo Kilroy, Tom Perriello, Dina Titus, John Adler, Allen Boyd, Ron Klein, Sanford Bishop Jr, Phil Hare, Baron Hill, Ike Skelton, Bob Ethridge, Carol Shea-Porter, Harry Teague, Michael McMahon, John Hall, Scott Murphy, Zachary Space, Paul Kanjorski, Patrick Murphy, Rick Boucher, Steve Kagen. (A couple of others are still too close to call.)
Of course, climate legislation will not have been top of the agenda for all of these races, but for some of them it definitely was. Politico reports Andy Wright, a former Boucher chief of staff, as saying:
I don't think there's any question about it, cap and trade was the issue in the campaign. If Rick had voted no, he wouldn't have had a serious contest.
But now greens are beginning to fight back, insisting that cap-and-trade had nothing to do with the Democratic defeats.
A new report by Greenberg Quinlan Rosner, insists "The energy vote did not contibute to Democratic defeat."
The report states:
When voters who chose the Republican candidate were asked in an open ended question to name their biggest concern about the Democrat, only 1 percent cited something related to energy or cap and trade. And when offered a list of six arguments Republicans made against Democrats, only 7 percent of voters selected the so-called "cap and trade energy tax."
So what was the biggest concern stated about the defeated Democrat? It was that the candidate "votes for Nancy Pelosi's agenda the vast majority of the time".
One of Pelosi's greatest triumphs, of course, was steering Waxman-Markey through the House. She became linked to the legislation to such an extent that some Republicans began referring to it as the Pelosi-Waxman-Markey bill.
In an election characterised more by anger and personal hostility than a calm dissection of the issues, it seems likely that opposition to energy legislation became wrapped up with various other issues into general disgust at Nancy Pelosi.
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am I reading that correctly... a bride wanted a 3 tier pre-cut wedding cake? Just out of curiosity how did she respond when you said you couldn't do that?
Yes, she wanted the 3-tiered cake set up and pre-cut. I guess she read the term in a magazine and thought it sounded "cool" or something. Ironically, it was my very first wedding cake, too! I delivered it "normal" and when she asked "why isn't it already cut?", said, "because it just can NOT be done, hun."


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I purchased an acer palmatum orange dream about a month ago, and potted it into a new, bigger pot. Nothing major, no real disturbance of the root balls. The tree had some mild burn on the top leaves which the nursery suggested was from under watering.
I've been watering it twice a week (I live in Palo Alto, CA, so it's pretty dry), and the tree has now developed these white spots. Further, more of the leaves seem to be turning brown at the tip. I'd think it was just the onset of fall, but they're turning straight to brown, not yellow or orange. Picture below. HELP! http://www.flickr.com/photos/ewwr1842/6210217314/ |
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White spots look like powdery mildew. Brown tips likely drought stress brought on by transplant. No big deal because leaves are about to drop. Collect & destroy when they do. |
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There's much more to the camera in a mobile phone than only a device for taking photos. The value of the camera phone above and beyond a digital camera is the result of integration of the camera with other mobile handset hardware and software, and services.Participants: Christine Perey, Daniel Wagner, Herbert Bay, Roger Fischer, Juha K. Laurila
In this meeting we will be describing and discussing the many applications, native and which may be added to the camera phone by the user, that enrich images, extract information from the user's environment and add to the utility and fun of mobile platforms.
The sticker below is an absolutely inofficial addition to the event, however I think it can work as a good example. I already wrote about Simple Attendance Management in a recent post and naturally this could apply here as well.
DokoDare Sticker for Semper Aula: DokoDare - Semper Aula Sticker (PDF)
Scanning the QR Code of the DokoDare Sticker brings the following benefits:
- Bookmark the address and the room now and don't bother searching for the address later
- Checkout the map when you are nearby
- Read more about the Semper Aula
- See what other places (e.g. transport, bars etc) are in the neighbourhood
- At your arrival check in; see who else already checked in
- Exchange short messages during the event
- Start following people who are interesting
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Bus trip to a world of opportunity
Matt Burgess 10:45 PM Nothing was going to stop these energetic youngsters from running straight into the cool waters of South Narrabeen beach.
Latest NSW news
Plunged into controversy by bugging claims
Sean Nicholls 9:02 PM The highest levels of the NSW Police have been plunged into controversy after an inquiry heard evidence of potentially illegal bugging of corruption suspects.
Alarming divisions in NSW Police revealed
Nicole Hasham and James Robertson Stunning evidence to a parliamentary inquiry involving a police bugging scandal have exposed "alarming divisions" in the NSW Police force, NSW Labor says.
'Lovely 3 bed townhouse, close to shops'
Declan Gooch 12:15 AM It could be a property listing from any real estate agent, but this advertiser isn't asking for any money.
UK experts to investigate Sydney siege
Louise Hall, Paul Bibby British police with experience in siege management will work with Queensland officers to review the way NSW Police handled the Lindt cafe siege.
Redress for abuse victims may top $4.3b
Paul Bibby Providing just redress to victims of child sexual abuse could cost more than the $4.3 billion estimated by the Royal Commission, advocates say.
Karaoke atop the Sydney Harbour Bridge
Eryk Bagshaw 12:15 AM Chinese tourists will be able to bust out their favourite karaoke songs as they reach the summit of the Sydney Harbour Bridge over Chinese new year.
New Crystal Hall entry for Australian Museum
James Robertson The face of the Australian Museum will be remade with a new glass entrance hall, a major contemporary addition to the country's first museum.
Woman falls unconscious at cosmetic surgery
Megan Levy A woman has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after falling unconscious at a cosmetic surgery in Sydney's west.
Nick Kaldas reveals toll of bugging
Sean Nicholls The NSW Deputy Police Commissioner has launched an extraordinary attack on the Ombudsman and the handling of a police bugging inquiry that targeted him and his family.
School triggers asthma admissions
Simone Ziaziaris The Asthma Foundation NSW has warned of a significant increase in asthma related admissions to emergency departments, when children return to school from their holidays.
Lindt cafe siege: inquest begins in Sydney
Louise Hall, Paul Bibby Lindt cafe manager Tori Johnson was forced to kneel by gunman Man Haron Monis before he was shot once in the back of the head, an inquest has heard.
Siege inquest looks at role of social media
Rose Powell The inquest into the Martin Place siege will have an unprecedented focus on social media as investigators trawl through thousands of sources documenting one of Sydney's most public crimes.
Government missing education target
James Robertson The state government's determination to constrain its education spending is undermining its goal of lifting the number of people in NSW in education or training, the Auditor-General has found.
$2.1 million funding boost for mental illness
Eryk Bagshaw and James Robertson The NSW government has announced that it will contribute an extra $2.1 million to a support program for young people with a mental illness.
Kaldas: Bugging me was wrong and illegal
Sean Nicholls Deputy police commissioner Nick Kaldas has accused an internal affairs unit formerly run by two of NSW's most senior officers of "massive wrongdoing and habitual illegal acts".
Siege inquest aims to head off speculation
Louise Hall In the hours, days and weeks after the deadly attack on the Lindt cafe, speculation and recriminations flowed as the details of the hostages' 17-hour ordeal emerged.
Borsak: Attorney-General tried to 'bribe me'
Sean Nicholls The chair of a parliamentary committee examining a NSW police bugging scandal has accused the Attorney-General of trying to "cajole", "threaten" and "bribe" him into not conducting the inquiry.
Montague repels attempt to sack him
Kate McClymont Canterbury council is in chaos after a majority of councillors voted to sack the general manager Jim Montague.
Free museum entry for children
James Robertson A re-elected Baird government would waive entry fees for children to two of the state's most popular museums.
Scipione cleared in bugging probe
Sean Nicholls Andrew Scipione was investigated over allegations he leaked details of a confidential bugging operation of fellow police but cleared within 24 hours.
Fake Obeid Twitter account suspended
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A reader blog about politics and current events with Charles Kuffner
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Precinct analysis: The appeals courts
Somewhat lost in the shuffle of the near-Democratic sweep of the Harris County judiciary this year was the near miss in the five races for the First and Fourteenth Courts of Appeals, which cover Harris and nine surrounding counties. Jim Sharp won his race on his third attempt at one of those benches, while four […]
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Precinct analysis: Go west, young candidate
If you've looked at a red/blue map of Harris County for this election, you've noticed that the Democrats by and large dominate the center, stretching south and southwest towards Fort Bend, whereas it's all red around the remaining edges. The Dems have been working their way outward, as the GOP's Anglo base has moved farther […]
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Precinct analysis: Even in his own back yard
The following comparison comes out of a conversation I had yesterday with Greg and the realization that it hasn't gotten anywhere near the attention I think it deserves. I'm talking about the result out in House Speaker Tom Craddick's district, HD82, which covers Crane, Dawson, Martin, Midland, and Upton counties. This is, needless to say, […]
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Precinct analysis: It's Gene Green's world
I know I've said that there's little variation across the county in candidate performances (the races in which Republicans won excepted, of course), but there is at least one glaring example I can come up with: Rep. Gene Green in CD29. Here's how his percentages stack up: Candidate Votes Pct ============================== Green 79,543 75.76 Garcia […]
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Precinct analysis: Some other views
I'm going to take a holiday break from the precinct data, but don't worry, I've got more stuff in the works. And yes, Peter Wang, I promise to do an analysis of the Steve Radack-Dexter Handy race. In the meantime, here are a few other views of the data: Marc Campos has some pie charts […]
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Precinct analysis: The microcosm
If studying all the precinct data for Harris County seems too daunting, you can get a pretty good representation of the county in a smaller scale by studying HD133, where Rep.-elect Kristi Thibaut unseated freshman Rep. Jim Murphy in a rematch of 2006. With one lone exception, the result in HD133 mirrored the countywide result […]
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Precinct analysis: What we've learned so far
The final cumulative and canvass reports are out. I've been working off of a draft canvass, which did not include provisional ballots, so if you compare those numbers to mine you'll find a few differences here and there. Shouldn't be off by more than a handful of votes, but just so you know. I've been […]
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Precinct analysis: The Richmond Rail Effect 2008
Back in 2006, I did a series of posts that examined CD07 election results in the precincts surrounding Richmond Avenue and the route that was proposed at the time for that stretch of the Universities line to try and answer a question originally raised by Rich Connelly about whether support for rail on Richmond would […]
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Precinct analysis: CD07
The race for Congressional District 7 was one of the top campaigns in Harris County this cycle. It attracted a lot of local and national interest, various polls showed it to be competitive, and there was a boatload of money spent on TV ads. In the end, the race was closer than it had been […]
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Precinct analysis: The declining Republican brand
I'm just going to dive into this one, because the numbers pretty much speak for themselves. The following is a comparison between 2004 and 2008 in Harris County in various Republican districts. I'm comparing John Kerry's performance to Barack Obama's, Guy Clark's to Adrian Garcia's in the Sheriff's race, and three candidates who were on […]
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Am 10.3 ist es wieder soweit, die CeBIT öffnet fünf Tage lang ihr Pforten für Technologie und Medien-Begeisterte.Auch wir werden am Mittwoch den 12.3 um 10.00h Halle 12, Stand B 58 bei einer Paneldiskussion anwesend...[more]
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The Guest Lecturer
Michael Wigler, PhD
Michael Wigler is Professor of Genetics at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.
He has been a trailblazer in the field of biomedical research, including human genetic disorders, population genetics and cancer genomics, and his contributions to the field of mammalian genetics have led to medicinal breakthroughs in the treatment of strokes, heart disease and cancer.
Wigler's work on mammalian cell gene transfer is nothing short of groundbreaking—with several major scientific discoveries occurring behind the walls of CSHL, where he has been since 1979.
Wigler remains on the forefront of molecular cancer research, unraveling the mysteries of the genetic mutations driving the evolution of cancer cells and those that underlie genetic diseases, such as autism, and discovering new disease-causing genes.


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Jul 10, 2013 1:19 AM by Ed Zuchelli, KSBY News
A long-time Central Coast pediatrician was recognized Tuesday night in San Luis Obispo.
Dr. Lou Tedone was honored with a proclamation from the City of San Luis Obispo.
Mayor Jan Marx was on hand to give out the award.
During his time as a pediatrician, Dr. Tedone treated than 30,000 children.
The idea to honor him started with a campaign that went viral on Facebook.
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Life's Abundance, which appears comes from the same company as Flint River Ranch, looks to be primarily a food ordered off of the internet. For this reason, I had not been aware of it until it was brought to my attention recently. Now that I've looked it over, let's see what's in it…
Having chicken meal first is a good indicator that this food will have solid animal protein sources, and it does. Both chicken meal and catfish meal are included in this food, as well as eggs to give it a decent protein content.
The primary grain is rice, which is always nice to see due to its digestibility, but the use of brewers yeast is a disappointment since it is a filler with limited to no real value to the dog.
Flaxseed helps provide Omega fatty acids, and canola oil is a decent (if not top of the line) fat source.
Beet pulp is questionable as a fiber, as many that I've read say that it isn't a very digestible source of fiber, and that there are many better ways to give your pet fiber in his food…this is a matter I typically leave alone b/c there really isn't a consensus.
Lastly, the fruits and vegetables are well represented here, and that's usually the mark of a good food. All in all, since I'm a stickler for convenience I probably wouldn't buy it online, but I can't fault those who do.
What's good about this food….
Chicken meal is first, rice is primary grain, flax is present, catfish meal is 2nd meat source, fruits & vegetables present.
….and what's not so good.
Brewers yeast, beet pulp is iffy fiber ingredient.
Chicken Meal, Ground Brown Rice, Oat Groats, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, a natural source of Vitamin E), Dried Beet Pulp, Brewers Dried Yeast, Flaxseed Meal, Natural Flavors, Dried Egg Product, Catfish Meal, Potassium Chloride, Salt, L-Lysine, Canola Oil, DL-Methionine, Calcium Carbonate, Monosodium Phosphate, Dried Carrots, Dried Celery, Dried Beets, Dried Parsley, Dried Lettuce, Dried Watercress, Dried Blueberries, Dried Broccoli, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium thermophilum Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Pomegranate Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin E Supplement, Inositol, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Citric Acid, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Proteinate, Selenium Yeast, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Potassium Iodide.


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Should my Son/Daughter play Recreational or Travel Basketball?
Should a youth player play in a recreation league or focus on playing travel basketball. If there is a choice between one, or the other, a player should always play where they are going to be challenged, but not playing over their head.
The key to player development is court time outside of practice. Game situations are where a player develops their basketball IQ. It is in the game where a player must make split second decisions. Games are where they must put all the drills into practice. That being said, if your son/daughter is not getting much playing time, they aren't being tested. If the players in the travel league are much more developed, and your son/daughter isn't getting much time on the floor, then your child should play recreational basketball until their skills reach the level to enable them to compete at a travel level.
The concern that I have with recreational programs is that some of them have rules designed to help developing players participate, and enjoy the game. If your son/daughter is going to play recreational basketball, you should make sure that the rules used in the recreational league are age appropriate. The other concern is practice time. Recreational programs practice once a week for maybe an hour or ninety minutes. Travel teams play competitively, and therefore should practice much more frequently. A travel team that develops kids abilities, will practice two to three times a week for two hours each.
If your son/daughter can play both recreational and travel, I would suggest allowing them to do it, unless they clearly are superior to the kids in the recreational league. By playing in the recreational league, your son/daughter can have fun, play with their school friends, which I think is good for young players. Travel basketball can unfortunately be too competitive. For a young player, having a game where they can just enjoy themselves, can be very beneficial.
There really isn't a right or wrong answer. The decision should always be dependent on what is in the best interest of your son/daughter's development.
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WW2 Carrier Pigeon and Undecoded Message Found In Chimney
Perspective... (287 comments)
What if this message was not written by the Brits for the Brits? What if it was a message from one enemy spy to another? I couldn't tell from TFS or TFA if this was definitely a message by a friendly or an adversary. Very interesting either way.


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No, you're a slow morning on a Thursday in May.
But this is important, honest. NFL players put permanent artistic ink on their skin often, especially during these dreary offseason months when they have little else to do other than that, and hunt whales with harpoons. Broncos defensive end Von Miller is an ink connoisseur of sorts, but his interest is very specific.
Or at least it is sometimes. Honestly, I'm reaching to explain a thing that can only partly be explained. Whatever, we know this: the guy really likes chickens, which is why his offseason hobby of choice is, well, chickens. To be exact, 38 chickens that he'll raise on a recently purchased eight-acre property which he hopes will grow into a poultry operation.
Yes, he's rather passionate about his chickens. That doesn't explain his previous tattoo filled with randomness, but it definitely explains this…
Coming to us by way of KSK, that's Miller's latest tat that he tweeted out last night. He's already named it "Chicken Fred", which is presumably one of his chicken minions he's become close to, and we'll therefore never ever be able to find him on our plates.
Also, Von Miller is the best.


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Updated: February 17, 2013 6:28AM
Woman crashed SUV into water
A driver fell asleep and went off the road into standing water and mud at about 4:20 a.m. Monday at County Roads 900S and 500W, in Boone Township. Police described the SUV as partially submerged and arrested Rebecca Crane, 22, of DeMotte, for misdemeanor drunken driving.
Daytime home
burglary reported
A home burglary was reported between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday in the 300 block of East U.S. 20, in Pine Township. A portable DVD player, about 50 DVDs and a handheld video game system were missing, for a loss of approximately $675. Entry appeared to be through the sliding glass door, police said.
Passenger arrested on several warrants
Adrian Albisu, 31, of Hammond, who was wanted on several warrants, was arrested at about 2:55 p.m. Saturday after being discovered riding in the vehicle of a driver with a suspended license. In addition to the warrants — for dealing cocaine in Lake County, possession of marijuana in Hammond, and failure to appear on a contempt charge in Porter County — Albisu was arrested for false reporting for allegedly giving a fake name and birth date, police said.
Warrant for pills leads to more pills
When police went to Ryan Bazaldua's home to arrest him on a warrant for failure to appear on a charge of felony possession of a controlled substance, they allege he had more illegally obtained prescription pills. Bazaldua, 22, of the 300 block of Stonehill Drive, was arrested at about 7:20 a.m. Monday on a repeat of the same charge, this time for eight Xanax.
Battery day after couple's divorce
Kirby Cook, 28, of rural Valparaiso, was arrested for misdemeanor domestic battery at about 5:20 p.m. Saturday despite her claim she was the victim and only hit the 28-year-old man in self defense.
The alleged attack happened the day after their divorce was finalized and at the man's apartment, in the 700 block of Cyrus Street. He made an audio recording of it on his cell phone, police said. The man had visible injuries; Cook did not.


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VECTORS: Traveling, But in What Direction (Grades 9-12)
Robert Scott
The trigonometric ratios have many applications in physics, some of which you will learn in a-lis lesson. This lesson concems vectors. Vectors are entities, such as velocity and force, which require both magnitude and direction for their description. Graphically, we may think of a vector as an arrow whose length represents the magnitude of the vector and angle with reference line represents its direction. The video will show students how to draw vectors and use the trigonometric ratios to find the resultant force. This lesson will provide students with the opportunity to use mathematics and science in real-life problem solving situations.
Vectors, Lesson 1: Follow
That Arrow
Vectors, Lesson 2:
Finding the Resultant
Students will be able to
- draw and use vectors to solve problems
- find the magnitude and direction of a vector
- use trigonometric ratios to solve problems that involve right triangles
- grid paper
- transparencies
- protractor
- calculator
initial point
tenninal point
resultant force
Science Achievement Standards Process Skills Measure
- Use scientific notation, exponents, significant digits, and metric units/or SI units.
- Estimate using metric and/or SI units.
Make inferences based on direct and indirect observations using prior knowledge and/or experiences.
- Design, conduct, and evaluate a scientific investigation Use advanced technologies to extend investigations
- Use technology (calculators, computers, etc.) to collect, catalo& and graphically represent data
Communicate and defend scientific thinking that leads
to conclusions
Matter and Energy Area III Strand 1
- Investigate and analyze characteristics of motion and the net result of applied forces by using mathematical equations, graphs, and vectors diagrams to describe them.
- Describe motion of an object by its position, direction, and speed and acceleration.
- Translate a description of a physical problem into a mathematical equation to solve.
- Analyze the relationship of displacement, time, rate of motion, and rate of change of motion.
- Mustrate rate and change in motion mathematically and graphically.
Mathematics Academic Achievement Standards Patterns, Relationships, and Functions Translate among tabular, symbolic, and graphical representations of functions, using technology whenever appropriate by:
Using graphs to determine the value of one variable from the value of the other.
Describing and analyzing the behavior of the graph of a function.
Use technology whenever appropriate to explore concepts and applications of geometry by:
- Applying the Pythagorean theorem to solve real-world problems.
Apply trigonometry to problem situations involving triangles by:
- Using the sine, cosine, and tangent ratios to solve problems, using technology whenever appropriate.
Explore periodic real-world phenomena using the sine and cosine functions by:
- Using technology to apply the sine and cosine functions to repetitive physical phenomena such as ocean tides, sound waves, and electric current.
Estimate, construct, and use measurement for descriptions
and comparison by:
- Constructing an object or figure according to specific measuring requirements.
- Choosing appropriate techniques, units, and tools to measure quantities.
- Converting units of measure within a system to solve problems that involve various measurement units, using technology whenever appropriate.
Connect measurement to other aspects of mathematics and other disciplines by:
- Using technology to explore concepts of measurement.
Tell the students that vectors for a
general case are defined by indicating the two properties
of magnitude and direction. Draw several examples of
Have the students give examples of signed numbers and vectors from their experiences.
Ask them how does using signed numbers and vectors make life easier?
Give the students a series of questions to answer as they view the video tape. Tell them that they will be asked throughout the tape the answers to the questions. Tell them that they will do a video problem.
Pass out Activity Sheet 1. Begin the tape where the two cars meet and tell the students to listen carefully for the answers to the questions. Stop the tape at the word "temperature" and ask the first three questions on Activity Sheet 1. After the questions have been answered, begin the tape and stop the tape when you see "9m", then ask the next four questions. Fast forward the tape to where the car is in the water and ask the, last series of questions except the video problem. Stop the tape after the speed and direction are given for the airplane and have students complete the video problem. Begin the tape after the students have solved the problem so that they will see the explanation then stop tape.
Activity Sheet 2. Students will use a protractor to draw the angle measure of a vector. They will find the magnitude and direction of a vector by using a calculator. They will use the trigonometric ratios to find the resultant force.


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Words & Music by Chris de Burgh Dm Bb A Fix me a drink make it a strong one, Dm Bb A Hey comrade a drink, make it a long one, Bb F My hands are shaking and my feet are numb. C Dm My head is aching and the bar's going round Bb And I'm so down A In this foreign town Dm Tonight there's a band, Bb A Dm It ain't such a bad one, play me a song Bb A Don't make it a sad one Bb F I can't even talk to these Russian girls Fm G The beer is lousy and the food is worse Cm Bb Ab And ist's so damned cold, Cm Bb Ab Yes it's so damned cold. Cm I know it's hard to believe Ab G But I haven't been warm for a week; Dm Gm C Dm Moonlight and vodka takes me away Gm7 Bb A Midnight in Moscow is lunchtime in L.A,- Dm7-Bb-A-Dm-Bb-A-Bb-C-Dm-Bb/F-F-C-Dm-Bb-A-Dm Oh play boys play; Espionage is a serious business, Well I've had enough of this serious business That dancing girl is making eyes at me I'm sure she's working for the K.G.B. In this paradise, ah as cold as ice; Moonlight and vodka, takes me away Midnight in Moscow, is sunshine in L.A. Dm - F - Bb - A Yes in the good old U.S.A. Comments
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Community Chapel Church of God, 1807 Blythe Ave., will have a special Christmas program today. The morning service will feature the children's program "The First Christmas." The Christmas play, "Back To Bethlehem," will be at 6 p.m. For more information call 423-479-2143.
Trinity Chapel, 2779 APD-40, S.E., will have a Christmas singing with The Trinity Choir and featuring Soloist Gabriel Bishop, today at 11:15 a.m.
Jim Ricketts will sing at Temple Baptist Church, on Harrison Pike, today at 5 p.m.
The Fourth Sunday Hymn Sing will be held at 6 tonight at Victory Drive Church of God. Among local singers to be singing will be Ray Branham Family, the Vaughn Cunningham Family, Doris Garner, Jack Martin, the Rev. Fred Brannen, Bill and Ann Wilson and others.
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I must be still in recovery mode from the past six months (the stress months, that is), because I haven't structured my time to include blogging…as you may have noticed. I've been either busy or unmotivated or hating my photos a lot lately, which I think will change if I actually just start taking pictures and blogging regularly again! I used to take pictures of almost everything I ate, and recently I've hardly even picked up my camera. I also used to be so much happier and motivated when I was blogging a lot, which is one reason why I've decided 100% that I'll be attending the Vida Vegan Con in Portland next summer! I'm excited to meet the people behind so many awesome blogs (and hopefully some people will want to meet me too).
What else? Well, as promised, I actually have been testing out some recipes for my second zine, including an insane amount of pancake-making (for me, anyhow). Two promising results have been the Pancakes Tropical (that's "troh-pee-kahl"…it's fun, try it!) which are a little gingery and mango-y and served with a kiwi puree, and some (cheater) yeasted pancakes that have been everywhere from plain to cinnamony to blueberry-filled and topped with syrup or fruit sauces. Both kinds are fruit or maple-sweetened and made with spelt flour – yummo!
Also, another secret restaurant came and went again. Already! We had a super fall-themed dinner with lots of maple, roasted veggies, apples, and greens. While the last dinner was a little light on portions, this time we went way overboard and served TOO much food. What can I say? It's a learning process for all involved, and I'm hopeful about future events being less stressful, more friend-filled, and delving into some different cuisines. I can't even begin to describe all the dishes (there were three desserts!), so you'll have to rely on the pictures for a better idea. I, for one, was pretty proud of my salad contribution: arugula with honeycrisp apples, maple-candied pecans, red onion, pomegranate seeds, and maple-mustard vinaigrette.
And what's this? A recipe you say? It can't be! Isn't this swell, the home of that exhausted and recipe-less-for-most-of-recent-memory-blogger A-K? Well, I'm hoping this is the start of a change, with my contribution to Ricki and Kim's SOS Kitchen Challenge featuring sesame seeds. Inspired by a somewhat similar recipe for a raw vegan ice cream I'm rather fond of, I stripped it down to some essential flavors and ingredients and turned it into a pudding instead. Sesame Chocolate Pudding, that is! It's thickened with ground chia, although some liquid coconut oil would work equally well and make it even thicker if that's what you're going for. The smoothness depends on a number of factors: the smoothness of your tahini (many roasted tahinis are smoother than their raw counterparts), how finely ground your chia seeds are (you could leave them whole if you would prefer a tapioca-style chia pudding, or opt for some coconut oil if you can't stand a degree of grittiness), and the strength of your food processor or blender (a high-speed blender, in particular, will make it much smoother than a food processor). I used a food processor, because I was feeling lazy about cleaning out my blender that day.
A little chocolate for energy, tahini to give that cacao some oomph, and just a hint of maple sweetness to round it all out. The result is firm without being solid, and the ingredients deceivingly simple for such a wonderful flavor. This is a forgiving (and filling) recipe that you can easily play around with!
Sesame Chocolate Pudding
makes 3-4 servings1/4 cup tahini
3/4 cup non-dairy milk (keep it on the creamy side; I used almond)
2 tablespoons raw cacao or regular cocoa powder
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 tablespoons finely ground chia seeds (or liquid coconut oil)Blend the tahini with a little of the milk in a food processor or blender until smooth and creamy, then add the rest of the milk while continuing to process (you may need to stop and scrape the sides down a couple times). Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth, then pour into a bowl and chill in the fridge until set, about 1 hour.
Those pancakes look delicious and the combination of ginger, mango and kiwi sounds perfect for the spring-weather we're having here!
And yum, I must try this pudding, I have been eating lots of tahini lately, this will be a way to mix it up a bit!
I think tahini and chocolate are meant for each other! I hope you do try it And those pancakes are lovely warm-ish weather treats…
Oooh, what a weird and yummy-looking pancake topping! And I love tahini in anything and everything. Thanks for the recipe!
It is kinda weird looking isn't it? But it's oh so delicious!
This is just my kind of dessert–I love puddings, and I bet the tahini here adds a beautiful creaminess! Thanks so much for making this your "return" recipe, and so glad to see you back at the blog! Your pancake experiments sound amazing as well. . . can't wait to see the next zine. And thanks for contributing to the SOS Challenge this month!
Thanks Ricki! Tahini sure does add a lovely creaminess…thanks for hosting another challenge!
A-K you are so damn cute! I missed you so .
Tropical is just so fun to say, I agree.
That pud recipe has my name all over it, and I think I have everything but the maple syrup. Might have to give it a go!
Aww shucks! I miss you too when you're away! I hope you try the recipe, and let me know what you think if you do
Yum that pudding not only looks delicious it sounds yummy! I love how there is tahini in there
Tahini=magic with chocolate!
Your photos are always lovely and your food always looks amazing, so no worries How could your food look/be bad!?!??! Impossible.
Those pancakes sound delicious…now you have me craving pancakes, lol.
I hope you are doing well! I miss you! I am willing to pretend that you haven't ignored my past e-mails, so e-mail me if you have time soon
I miss you too! I definitely owe you an email and a farmer's market trip…my internet was down for a few weeks as well, so hence the added silence. I never ignore you my dear!
Those pancakes look glorious! So glad to here you are going to Vida Vegan Con. You are one of my favorite bloggers!
Thank you , I enjoy reading about other vegetarians and vegans as it gives me the strength to continue. I have about a thousand vegetarian feeds in my google reader, but another can't hurt!! I did manage to find a good lentil recipes here, but I'll be sure to try yours too. Thanks!


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"Are we nuts?" -- Don Cherry on Canada's foreign aid to Haiti
When it comes to Canada handing out "zillions" to nations notorious for corruption, Don Cherry tweeted what many Canadians privately believe but don't dare say.
On Cherry's non politically-correct @CoachsCornerCBC twitter handle nothing is watered down.
Whether about the NHL lockout, defending Canadian hockey players or politics, the charitable coach has tweeted 600 times to 118,000 followers since March, 2012.
This time in seven 140 character tweets Monday put together here in sequence, he weighed into international politics.
"You know, I am one of those guys, like most people in Canada, we like to help the countries all over the world. But sometimes it makes you wonder. Maybe it's just me. But Canada gave Haiti 49.5 million dollars last year. Are we nuts? We've got a guy dying in Toronto waiting 3 hours for an ambulance.
"We got people waiting 7, 8 10 hours, if they're lucky in a waiting room with one doctor for a zillion people. We nickel and dime our doctors, nurses and veterans plus a million other services. Yet we can send almost 50 million to Haiti.
"I'll tell ya something. The working guy is getting kind of sick of people spending money like that. It's a good job we got a good guy like Julian Fantino, with a little common sense, in charge. 50 million, I wonder how much have we given them over the years? Lets smarten up. As the old saying goes, charity begins at home. Am I right or is it just me?"
Cherry's tweets went viral in minutes.
"That's just what I think," explained the legendary Hockey Night in Canada broadcaster in an interview. "I am just backing (Julian) Fantino. He's Wayne Gretzky and I am Dave Semenko."
Cherry was reacting to a Canadian Press story in which Haitan-born, former Governor General, Michaelle Jean took umbrage with Fantino's comment on Haiti's lack of garbage clean up.
"You think it gives them pleasure to live with this garbage?" Jean was quoted as saying. "I think Mr. Fantino has a good opportunity, now that he's found the garbage situation shocking. Maybe it would be a good idea to help Haiti in waste management."
Cherry backed the former Toronto Police chief, and OPP commissioner ,when he first ran for office in Vaughan and again in his newest role as Canada's minister International Cooperation. He said he's also standing up for the "regular taxpayer" or "unemployed" Canadians like, in recent months, himself.
"It just bugs me when I see Fantino being criticized," he said. "I have got to back him. He is one of us."
In appreciation, Fantino Monday called Cherry "a great Canadian who wears his heart on his sleeve."
He also updated what exactly is happening in Haiti, in which he visited November. "We will never abandon the people of Haiti in their time of need and we are not shutting down existing programs there -- including some great ones like ones to provide hot meals or vaccinations for children."
But Canada has "put $1-Billion into Haiti since 2006 and we are very disappointed with the lack of progress made." He said future projects are on hold while assessments are made to stop waste and corruption.
The earthquake and hurricanes aside, said Fantino, "there should be more shown for the money" and has told political leaders there "going forward we will be expecting better accountability, transparency and more results."
As for Jean's remarks, Fantino said, "I don't care what the critics say because we know the issues and we must give full value for the Canadian tax dollar (earmarked) for the people of Haiti."
Cherry said that was his point.
"There's not going to be money wasted with him in charge."
Fantino said he would call Grapes and "thank him" for the support.
Sometimes it takes a coach to cut through the BS and a cop to cut through the corruption.


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WASHINGTON, DC, January 28, 2013 ― The GOP's standing in national politics is at an all-time low. Some of the blame has to go to the people who claim to be the keepers of Conservatism.
The good ship RNC was jarred off-course circa 2003 and finally ran ashore with Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal's desperate plea to "recalibrate the compass of conservatism." Jindal's January 24 speech to the RNC in Charlotte, NC, was intended to motivate the party "to go after every voter." He called on Republicans to "stop being the stupid party" and to change their image.
The GOP's problems started in 2003, when Republican leaders collectively convinced the American people that invading Iraq would yield Saddam Hussein's WMD stockpiles and stabilize the region. Even though other strategic objectives were realized, such as liberating the Kurdish people and promoting democracy, the WMD intelligence snafu overshadowed every Bush victory, and the left exploited it to create an emotional loathing of Republicans.
Bush's perceived and real ineptitude was the beginning of the fall of the Republican brand. During his presidency, the usual group of Conservative radio personalities seemed to support him out of pure partisan habit, an us versus them approach which amplified American resentment towards Republicans.
This downfall continued in 2006, when Bush urged Congress to pass new immigration laws with the support of Senator John McCain. This may have been a calculated political move to secure the Latino vote, but it was vehemently opposed by Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity and Laura Ingraham. For months they spouted vitriol against amnesty, McCain's presidential run, and the Immigration Reform Act, in the process exposing an ideological divide between Republicans and Conservatives.
The left exploited the Limbaugh-led schism by pointing out that President Reagan, the Republican deity, granted amnesty to 3 million undocumented workers in the 1980s. This ideological rift and talk show host proselytizing further pushed potential voters away from the party. Further, President Bush and Republicans continue to take the blame for gun violence, Katrina, the subprime mortgage crisis, unemployment, and the double-dip recession.
In 2012 the GOP nominated Mitt Romney, a "check-pants country club Republican," who according to Michael Savage, who was simply the wrong man for the GOP at the wrong time. Romney's polished appearance and wealth were turned into a weakness as the Democrats persuaded voters that success is shameful. Additionally, Romney's stiff personality coupled with his Mormon religion damped the enthusiasm of his party base. Casual and crossover voters could not relate to Romney, and Limbaugh never fully accepted Romney as a genuine conservative. Missteps like his "47 percent" comment made it even easier for Democrats to paint him as detached from regular Americans.
Republicans seem to have lost the war of ideas and principles. Their shattered image and divided ideology need to be reconciled with what the voting public wants and needs. With two Presidential losses attributed to Limbaugh, Hannity, and Ingrahm's plan, their credibility as the base of the conservative movement is lost. However it's not the end of the party, rather an opportunity to regain the national landscape and cut ties with divisive factions in the party. In this case, Republicans should probably take a page out of the Democratic playbook by not letting "a good crisis go to waste," and conservative voters should consider listening to alternative voices like Michael Savage and Chris Plante.
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Tue, Apr 6, 10 at 10:12
Three years ago I planted about 400 crocus bulbs. The two following springs, we had a lovely show, but this year, no blossoms.
The foliage is up, and looks healthy, but no buds, no blossoms. It's not rabbits, because I've dealt with rabbits before, and I know what rabbit damage looks like. There are NO buds at all, just foliage. We had a 30" snowfall in late winter... could that have inhibited the blooms? Any ideas? |
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My crocuses had 2 feet on snow on them and came up fine, but they were new this year. |
Maybe they have become over crowded. I plant around 10 every fall so I'm always running into previous corms that I simply move around. |
Thanks for your replies. I don't thing they're overcrowded... there are a lot of them, but I planted them to line a walkway. Lots of elbow room, LOL. I guess I'll just have to wait till next year. |
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The United States Attorney's Office announced that during a federal court session in Great Falls, on August 14, 2012, before U.S. Magistrate Judge Keith Strong, the following individual was arraigned:
JOSHUA LAWRENCE EAGLE, a 19-year-old resident of Poplar, appeared on a charge of burglary. He is currently detained. If convicted of this charge, EAGLE faces possible penalties of 20 years in prison, a $50,000 fine, and 3 years supervised release. Assistant U.S. Attorney Laura B. Weiss is the prosecutor for the United States. The investigation was conducted by the Fort Peck Tribes Criminal Investigation Division.
The defendant pled not guilty to the charge.
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