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After the jump is the story I read last night. It was amazing experience. Next time, however, I'm memorizing it. That's my only regret. I have to warn you before you read. It's way more honest and explicit than what's normally on here. It talks about sex and my warped devotion to the teachings of the Mormon Church as a teenager. Some parts might make some people uncomfortable. Names have been changed. I'm looking forward to getting it workshopped at my upcoming class. Ignore any typos, it's meant to be read :)
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I never had a boyfriend in High School. I couldn't figure out how to make it work. I had crushes on my guy friends and went out with them, but I never kissed them and certainly never called them my boyfriend.
No one was more distraught about this than my mother. She was always encouraging me to go on dates with this guy or that guy. "But mom!" I remember telling her, "He swears constantly and he's not even Mormon!"
My mom wasn't raised Mormon, but she converted in her thirties before I was born. My dad was raised Catholic and never showed interest in Mormonism. It was nice growing up in a family with 2 views on religion. I always felt like I had the choice. And I definitely chose Mormonism with an unhealthy vigor.
At times, I felt like my mom didn't get all the strict rules of the church. I always felt like I had to explain them to her. Like this one time, I went to a chastity meeting where a misinformed Bishop warned us about hugging. He didn't tell us why exactly, but he encouraged to do side hugs. I immediately assumed that it was because a boy would get an erection just by the touch of my body against his. That's inconvenient, I thought, and was weirded out by hugs from then on. When I learned my virginity was leading me on a path to happiness, I believed and never strayed.
I felt alone on this quest. One of my Mormon friends was named Sarah. She never took the chastity lessons too seriously. One time we were walking through the hallways of church and she mentioned that it felt like her boyfriend scratched her vagina the night before. I nodded sympathetically but I was utterly confused of what exactly his hands would be doing down there. While I adored her, I couldn't relate to this side of her. I got through each year of high school unscathed and unscratched.
Then my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer at the beginning of my senior year in high school. I remember having totally delusional feelings of hope and optimism about it. I even told a teacher she would probably just have to take a few pills and might not even lose her hair. Reason is the first time my mom had breast cancer I was 8 and she totally fooled me into thinking it was no big deal. She enrolled me in a few summer camps and she slept a lot. At worst, we had to cancel our family cruise we had planned that summer. She never let on to the fear she must have been feeling. Now, 10 years later, everything is going to be fine again, right?
I was the secretary of my senior class. The teacher in charge of the student government pulled me into her office shortly after Christmas break. I was sure she was going to kick me out for those two meetings I missed. I felt so guilty. I apologized for missing meetings and told her I was going to do better. She stopped me and said, "Whoa, whoa. Don't worry about it. You're doing fine. Is everything ok with your mother? And those missed meetings. Just try your best."
But wait, I thought. I had things to do! The senior class voted me to take notes during the meetings. To come up with ideas for Prom! The whole school system wouldn't work without a class secretary!
But it was the way she was looking at me. Waiting for me to say something. I knew then my mother's illness was more serious than I thought. It's not that my advisor knew more about my mom's cancer than I did, but she had perspective. Something most people lack at 18 years-old.
And so each month went by. My mother had chemo. My friend Sarah met Jeff. My mom lost her hair and her hospital stays started getting longer. Sarah started having sex with Jeff and slowly drifted away from me. I felt more alone than ever at school.
That's when Luke came into my life. He was not Mormon. He spent his junior year in a mental institution and rejoined our class his senior year. When I asked him why he was committed, he pointed his finger to the side of his head and twirled it in a circle motion. Sign language for crazy, I suppose. I didn't want to know the details although I could see the self inflicted cuts on his arms, so I figured it had something to do with that.
I remember being conflicted with wanting to spend time with him and wrote this in my journal:
June 25th, 2000
I wouldn't want to do something I regret, just because at this time of my life I am so lonely. Because it feels good to know that someone cares about me. It's so nice. My family isn't thrilled about Luke But he's the ONLY, seriously .....ONLY friend I got right now. He's the only friend that cares about me. And that's why I hang out with him. But, how can I say this . .. .ok. .. so my church says I should only associate with my kind, you know good, righteous people, but what if none of them care about me! What should I do then? Sharon
My mom died 8 days after writing that entry.
Soon after, Luke invited me into his house. There were sticky notes everywhere reminding him to take his medication. Next to the bathroom mirror. Next to the front door. In his bedroom. Oh his bedroom.
It was the first time I had ever been in a boys bedroom that I actually liked. It was a converted garage, which made him seem that much cooler. He turned off the lights so only this one red light was on which gave everything this beautiful eerie glow and he lit this one small candle in the middle of the room. He put on the Sticky Fingers album by the Rolling Stones on the lowest volume and played along with each song on his unplugged electric guitar. You can see where this is going. But it didn't! I just got up and left after a few hours when I came to my senses. No kissing. Nothing.
But later, after a few days, he somehow did it. He got me to have one of the sloppy make out sessions I had always heard about. And it was fine, until he rubbed his hands on my chest. I loved it. It was on top of the shirt, but I had never felt anything so good in my life. I eventually stopped him and he was so respectful of my wishes. I hung out for a while and left.
The next time I talked to him, I broke things off. I was sure I had ruined any chances of meeting and marrying a nice Mormon boy after I got felt up on top of the shirt. I was aiming for perfection. And what made it worse is that it happened after my mom died. I had a disturbing and gross feeling she was watching my every move from heaven and was so disappointed in me.
This guilt stayed with me for months as I silently went to church and eventually landed at BYU-Idaho, were I was positive the chastity talks were directed at me and my awful transgression. I eventually went to confess my sins to a Bishop, the leader of my college congregation to gain repentance. If I didn't, I thought I was headed on the path to get kicked out of the church. Or worse the school.
I remember squirming on my chair as I sat in the Bishops office as I started telling him.
"I have something to tell you. Over the summer. . . I . Oh gosh. I feel so bad about this."
"Ok, what did you do?"
"It was with a guy. I was lonely after my mom died!"
I started crying. And telling him no one would ever want to marry me now and how I've tried to be so good all these years and I'm ruined.
"What did you do?"
"A guy rubbed my chest! But it was on top of my shirt!"
And just like my student government teacher, he looked at me with those serious eyes. And said, "Whoa, whoa. You're doing fine. Is everything ok? I think it would be best if you sought therapy. Are you seeing anyone for help?"
But wait, I thought. Aren't there things I need to do to repent! My life is out of control and my mom is acutely aware of it! My worth is gone! No one will want to date me at this school if they ever found out!
He wrote the name and number of a therapist and sent me on my way. Luckily, he too had perspective. Something I was clearly lacking at 18 years-old.
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- AnonymousJune 5, 2013 at 11:57 AM
This is such an interesting story and so well-written. Great job! I feel like everyone struggles to gain perspective on life in high school/college.
ReplyDelete - AnonymousJune 5, 2013 at 12:32 PM
This is amazing. Please more posts like this. I was waiting to hear what happened next.
ReplyDelete I felt like you as a teen. I hate how religious culture treats purity as the defining characteristic of a woman's worth. It's so damaging! This article also articulates the idea well.
Thanks for sharing!I really liked this story. It appears that a lot of girls in their teens feel this way. I know I did, probably not as much as you or others, I wasn't religious... I don't know if that has anything to do with it, regardless the guilt was definitely there. Did you read about how Elizabeth Smart felt that way after everything her abductor did to her? That was part of the reason she didn't try to escape because she felt like a "chewed up piece of gum." So sad.
Congrats on a successful open mic night! :)I love when writer can transmit their feelings to their readers. I cried, smile, laughed and sat with you waiting for the bishop to screamed at you, as I read this.
I think you once you said that a friend told you to start calling yourself a writer and that everything would fall into place. Always keep that in mind.- AnonymousJune 5, 2013 at 10:00 PM
Since I discovered your blog, well over a year ago, I have always thought that you were a good storyteller. This post really convinced me. I think you have a much bigger story to tell. Your words are compelling, and as you can see from the comments, your readers want to learn more about your journey.
I honestly think you need to write a book. Really truly think about it before you share too much here. I am guessing you have friends in publishing. Write a proposal and submit it!
Thank you for sharing your story, and three cheers for you giving it a go at open mic night!
Now, hole yourself up somewhere and start writing! - AnonymousJune 5, 2013 at 10:23 PM
oh man, i was raised catholic and remember being soo paranoid that i was going straight to hell because i pretended my barbies made out with each other. so don't want my child to go through anything like that.
ReplyDelete - AnonymousJune 6, 2013 at 12:17 AM
What a wonder, tender story. Thank you for sharing it with us! Perspective - what a strange phenomenon. You feel like you have it until something happens... then you realize how little you actually know. It's nice to have others around us. Those with more experience and more - perspective.
ReplyDelete - AnonymousJune 6, 2013 at 2:04 AM
What a couple of screwed up kids we were. Thanks Sharon -"Luke"
ReplyDelete I love this post! I read quite a few Mormon's blogs (which no lie...reaaaaally weirded me out at first). I remember seing words like "BYU" in "About Me" sections and being SHOCKED. I just never thought I, an atheist, would have anything in common with a Mormon, let alone find them interesting. Anyway, of the ones I read, no one ever really mentions their faith (the ones that I've run across that do mention it are..well, seem tad fanatical and not my cup of tea, let's say), so I find this story completely fascinating. Thanks for sharing, and being awesome in general. :) I agree, you're a GREAT storyteller.
ReplyDeleteKeep writing, your story is great! Have you ever read The New York Regional Mormon Singles Halloween Dance by Elna Baker? It's a great book, somewhat related to your story, involving sex and young adulthood written from the perspective of a Mormon woman. I highly recommend it for fun summer reading. Best of luck at your next open mike! Enjoy.
ReplyDeletei love that post!! i was wondering, are you still a Mormon?( I never would have guessed) Are you raising your kids religiously? Both my kids (we left them free, told them no one knew if there was a God or not, you either wanted to believe in Him or you didn't)have decided there's no God, much like there's no Santa Claus (says my 8-year-old daughter...)
ReplyDelete- AnonymousJune 7, 2013 at 12:23 PM
Great post!!
I have read your blog for a long time and you already show so much of your personal life and the fact that you shared this with us is so kind. Your writing is great!
I have to admit, when I first came to your blog and realized you were mormon, I kinda got weirded out. Here's the thing: I pride myself off of being open-minded, but with mormons I have met it in real life, they just seemed so rigid in their beliefs and that took an open-minded person like me aback. I suppose what I am trying to say is, thanks for making me let go my prejudices against mormons. You have definitely shown that all 18 year old girls, regardless of religion, like to blow everything out of proportion. HA!Replies- AnonymousJune 7, 2013 at 9:53 PM
"You have definitely shown that all 18 year old girls, regardless of religion, like to blow everything out of proportion." Agreed!
- AnonymousJune 7, 2013 at 9:00 PM
Beautifully written. I would love to hear your story in person one day.
ReplyDelete cool! lovely! good luck x
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This was just such a well written story. I wanted to keep reading! Brava!
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ReplyDeleteSharon, I loved your story. Please, please keep writing these wonderful stories! I know I don't know you personally, but I feel like I can relate to you in so many ways! My father was raised catholic and "converted" to the LDS church when he was 18 (he loves theology and is a member of about every faith out there). My mom is a lifetime member (decendent of pioneers... you know the type). My dad takes a VERY casual approach to mormonism, while my mom is sort of the polar opposite... rules, rules, RULES. I have sort of swung back and forth between my two parents. I am currently, happily, an active member of the LDS church, but I do find the shaming when it comes to modesty and chastity absolutely ridiculous. I hope that I can do an okay job teaching these principles to my daughter. Thanks again for sharing your experience!


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Stackable and sturdy! I used this cabinet as the base and the glass door cabinet on top of this. I really like these. They do not look cheap (even though they were) and the size is perfect for my small kitchen. I use them to house small appliances that I don't use every day, paper products, and cat food.
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Better than expected I love these shelves. I had a difficult space situation on the sides of my fireplace. The living room is quite dark and small, and needed storage without it looking like a workaround or taking too much space (depth). I took a bit of a risk stacking four of those all the way up to the ceiling. They look terrific. I combined these and the acrylic door options 2+2 on each side of the fireplace, and they turned out fantastic. Look like custom built furniture without breaking a bank. I didn't have any of the issues with unmatched pre-drilled holes between wood door and acrylic door cabinets - they are all done by the same template. Same about color matching - they are perfectly matched. Cabinets are very easy to put together with just a Phillips screwdriver. I like that all parts are painted on all sides, regardless of which way they face, all edges are coated. Also I liked the packaging, all corners and sides were well protected, and corners reinforced. One of the boxes came dented on one side, and I had concerns about the contents, but everything looked great inside. Acrylic panels look very much like glass, I see no difference at all. Also wanted to comment about shipping -- it was fast. I mean, it's free and shipped within 4 business days, even came one day ahead of projected schedule. This is my third major purchase with this company, and I have nothing but good words to say about the whole experience. I do recommend this product without hesitation.
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Space issue, spot for my shoes behind doors and I will use baskets for gloves, keys, glasses etc.. I will use this by the door I go in and out of daily.
I needed storage cabinets and couldn't find anything in the stores
This is for extra storage in my office, which is a very small area.
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It looks like it would provide the storage that we need in the kitchen, and look nice as well.
I liked how simple it is. I do not plan to stack it, but like that I have the option! Good price also. Hopefully it is not unsteady...
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What material is the back of this cabinet made of?
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Not sure if it's engineered hardwood, but it is tightly secured with screws all the way around the back. Both sides of it are the same color as the cabinet.
When stacking the units do you remove the feet? If so, how many inches does that take from the total height?
Hello Taylor3, you do not need to remove the feet when stacking the units. Thanks for shopping with us!
One of the reviews mentioned there was no glass or covering of any sort on the sides of the cabinet, is that correct?
Correct, the sides of the cabinet are open
Hi tinman84, that is correct. The sides are open. Thanks for shopping with us! Sherri R.
Stupid question, but is there storage int he center of the cabinet? The sliding doors appear to be in the way and I do not see any pictures of shelves in the middle. I am looking for a cabinet with a TON of storage, but to keep it out of plain sight, so this cabinet would probably be perfect as long as there are also shelves in the middle.
Hello serenityf31, yes, there is shelving in the middle as well. Thanks for shopping with us! A.S.
It is one long shelf that goes the length of the cabinet. The sliding doors just block it.
Could this be painted?
What is the weight of this cabinet?
Thank you for your inquiry, daisy0317. This cabinet ships out at 51 pounds. We hope this helps. Thank you for shopping with us.
Do those two doors completely cover the front of the cabinet when they are closed??
Hello drizzo22, Yes, the two doors will completely cover the front of the cabinet. Thanks for shopping with us!
what height are the shelves? would like to store 2 liters in here but need to know if they would fit inside? thx, john
Hello John, The top shelve is 10 inches H Bottom shelve is 11 inches H. Have a great day!
are the sides glass or open? thanks
Is the w measures the top
Hello jmmojar06, This is 42 inches wide. Have a great day!
how long is this product?
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What is ID or item number for the unit with clear doors?
Hello irina555, thank you for your inquiry. We do sell this item with acrylic doors on item #14026847 and this item is currently in stock.
Can you stack 4 of these safely?
It is not recommended to go higher than 3.
No that did not answer the questions. I'll just ask this one to keep it simple. This same cabinet is offered in both a solid doors as here and also comes in a clear front see through sliding door model. But though they have the same exact spec's except for the door difference you have listed the shelf capacity 20 pounds less on the solid door model than the see through door model. HOW CAN THAT BE?
I apologize for the confusion. I have confirmed with the manufacturer that both items have a weight capacity of 50 pounds.
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It was one hell of a snowball fight in Leicester. Fortunately for the Tigers, Toulouse failed to land a single accurate blow.
Leicester did a superb job in nullifying the French set piece that had so tormented them in round one. The scrum was clever and Louis Deacon and Geoff Parling were both outstanding - especially given the early loss of the formidable third man in the Leicester line out, Steve Mafi.
The other area of tactical supremacy was at half back. Ben Youngs was cool and mature and whilst Toby Flood had a curate's egg of a game his willingness to take responsibility for the Tigers was impressive, especially contrasted with the feeble failings of Lionel Beauxis. Guy Noves dithered too long and failed to make the right substitutions and Toulouse are gone.
It will not be easy but Leicester has real shot at the semi-finals and an all-English semi-final with Saracens would be no great surprise to me.
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Leicester live to travel to Toulon; it looks a forlorn challenge on the face of it but I would not be rushing to write Leicester off. They are nowhere near their best form but they have scrapped their way through a pool with the champions of the French and Celtic Leagues.
They have a pack that can stand up to Toulon as well as the cussed determination needed to thrive on the test awaiting them. If Manu Tuilagi is fit and raring the blunt attack of recent weeks can be rectified... no, this is not the obvious home win a few people were telling me in the immediate aftermath of a win that felt somewhat fortuitous.
Toulon had already qualified and hence their demolition at the hands and feet of Montpellier needs taking with a giant sized pinch of salt but even so there are enough failings in their game to give great hope to Leicester. Their aura of home invincibility was recently destroyed by Racing Metro. They are not invincible.
If the Tigers match them up front they have a great chance. Jonny Wilkinson endured an awful afternoon against Montpellier and Leicester will see him as a weakness. The French back line stutters whilst he sits deep and when he is flat he is uncomfortable. Nobody disputes his Owen-Farrell-like ability to nail the pressure kick but he is definitely a potential opportunity for Leicester.
It will not be easy but Leicester has real shot at the semi-finals and an all-English semi-final with Saracens would be no great surprise to me. Saracens beat Edinburgh and the elements to claim the all-important bonus point to give them home advantage and take Ulster away from Ravenhill.
Yes, I know the Saints won there this season but Ulster came off the back of an easy away win and were probably guilty of complacency. That would not be the case against Saracens.
The English team plays at a slightly higher tempo in Europe. They appear aware that the pace at which they play in England is not quite enough. The pack is powerful and Charlie Hodgson is playing like a potential Lion while another Lion-in-waiting, Farrell, is kicking the goals from the centre.
They are gathering in strength but they might need to. Ulster will be disappointed to let a home draw slip from them after their superb start to the season. The strength in depth of their squad has been found wanting. However, their starting fifteen is formidable. If Ruan Pienaar goes back to nine and Johann Muller regains fitness as expected, Ulster are a huge threat to any team.
The chilling efficiency of their destruction of the Saints in Northampton should not be forgotten. This is probably the tightest of the four quarter finals. It may be the bonus point at Welford Road that separates these sides come the final whistle.
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Montpellier announced themselves as a European force with an intense effort against a Toulon team that might not have arrived in quite the right frame of mind. Had Fabien Galthie's team taken their chances they could have stunned the sport by pinching the pool top spot and grabbing a home match rather than the worst trip in Europe, a visit to Clermont.
Clermont are used to beating all comers on their ground and will be confident of seeing off a Montpellier team that will need to produce the game of their club's history to win this match. They have giants like Mamuka Gorgodze in their ranks but there is no way my crystal ball sees anything but a home victory.
Ditto in the game between Harlequins and Munster; Harlequins may be slightly flattered by the weakness of their pool but they have been rising to whatever challenges have come their way. The strength of the scrum is a massively significant improvement. The breakdown is smart and on firmer grounds than they have been getting of late, they have a fast-tempo attacking game to worry any side.
Munster is not the Munster of old. Throughout the pool stages they have prevaricated between styles. The forwards are a decent scrum but not one to scare Harlequins and they are not the breakdown force of old. Simon Zebo is enjoying himself on the wing but a wide game is not the way for them to shock the English champions.
People will not dismiss them because of their name and the region's great European traditions but this team only bares resemblance to the great Munster sides in name. A quarter-final berth is quite an achievement in itself for this team that has played a pool in a state of transition. Harlequins could not have a better shot at the semis.
Exeter's gutsy effort against Leinster, holding them to four tries when the now deposed champions needed a bucketful has probably robbed the draw of the quarter-final that most neutrals would have liked; and not because of those tedious recollections of four years ago but because this could have been one hell of a match.
Harlequins would not have shed too many tears at Munster's gleeful triumph over their great rivals but the draw for the semi-finals was not kind to them. Clermont (if they don't let my predicting down) in France but at least not in the Auvergne. They remain the team I expect to win this tournament but that's for the future, this is a decent set of quarter-finals with the Saracens v Ulster and Toulon v Leicester game the picks for tightness, Clermont for colour and Harlequins for a banker home win... that's done it!!!!
Wasps versus Leinster is a juicy Amlin game in a tournament that also sees Toulouse dropping down a tier, Bath, Gloucester, Stade Francais...
This is going to take some winning...
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Stuart, is this situation with Saracens and the salary cap becoming ridiculous now? It was odd how they acquired Ashton last year for a whopping fee without having anyone else leave. How do they go ahead and find the money for Johnson and Vunipola, while signing up 10 players on new deals at what will be vastly improved rates? Nicholas Cole
STUART REPLIES: Nicholas. The Saracens squad for next season does look increasingly strong given the salary cap. How they budget their balance? That I don't know. I can speculate but my speculations have no basis in fact, so, like you I will speculate and wonder if the Premiership is asking the relevant questions.
Hi Stuart, what are your thoughts on the summer whinge regarding Rabo sides having an unnecessary advantage in the Heineken Cup. Surely the proof is in the pudding and the results have shown this not to be actually true? Or am I being far too simplistic? Many thanks Gail Francois
STUART REPLIES: Gail, I wrote on this subject in my Sunday Times column this season. Money is important but playing style even more so. Hence Toulouse, who have stopped playing with their ambition of old are gone while Clermont have upped their ambitions, Harlequins are also attractive to see and even Saracens have a European game that is sharper than their domestic version. English and French clubs did not lose out for years primarily because of Rabo advantages (it was a factor) and they are not going well this time simply because of money (although that too, is a factor).
Stuart, do you think that it is time that Guy Noves steps down at Toulouse? With all their money they still have not got a decent halfback pairing which cost them a place in the Heineken Cup quarter-finals. He also seems to have too much say on the field with none of the players looking capable of making a decent decision. Adam Williams
STUART REPLIES: Adam. In theory yes, I reckon Noves has presided over a gradual slump in the quality of Toulouse, masked by the power of the pack and a reputation that counts for as much in subduing Top 14 opponents as their actual game. On the flip side this club's greatness is partially based on its sense of community and looking after its own; Noves might be ready for a room upstairs but don't ignore the importance of loyalty and trust. I am not going to call for anyone's head but maybe Toulouse need to think pretty hard with Clermont and Toulon on the move.
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Paul Bearne says...
Stuart are you not doing Exeter an injustice after their first adventure into the European top flight with the statement that they "robbed the draw of the quarter-final that most neutrals would have liked;" when in reality it was Leinster's inability to beat Clermont at home as well as the lack of tries scored in the early rounds.
Posted 11:41 22nd January 2013
Peter Mcguirk says...
Harlequins are certainly flattered by their pool,which was very weak, nevertheless it's hard to see the English Champions slipping up at home against a limited Munster side. The break in the competition suits Ulster as they were starting to look a little jadded, they are however a side on the up, their performances last year away to Clermont in the pools and beating Munster away in 1/4 final are testament to that, Sarries have their work cut out. Tough ask for Leicester but you never know, either way I think its Clermont's title to lose ultimately On a separate note Exeter's performance against Leinster in the last pool match deserves a mention and great credit, despite having nothing to play for they played with great integrity which they must be applauded for, unlike the performance from Toulon and Racing (once the first Munster try went in) who obviously decided it wasn't worth their while playing for dead rubber.
Posted 10:25 22nd January 2013
Jeff Badland says...
Stuart, I'm afraid Owen Farrell will be nowhere near the Lions squad; it'd be generous to name him as one of the top 5 English fly-halves, so I'm assured he'll be way out of the fold. Furthermore, to speak of Jonny Wilkinson's 'Owen-Farrell-like ability' is naught but sensationalism (and sacrilege to boot).
Posted 20:16 21st January 2013
Ian Murphy says...
Hi Stuart, love the column. As a Leinster fan I don't begrudge Munster their place, they scored two home BPs and two losing away BPs- fair play to them. My gripe is with Racing - the team they sent over was an insult to the competition, & made Leinsters efforts moot. Munster would have probably beaten their best team, but the thirds/academy crew they sent over...if it happened in football they would be seriously punished. No mention of any sanction....are the ERC afraid of criticizing the French? No hint of Exeter taking that attitude, what a belter of a game on Saturday!
Posted 14:14 21st January 2013
Peter Arnold says...
Hello Stuart, I think the Premiership clubs should modify their salary cap as follows: 1) Anyone who started in the team's academy should not be included in the salary limit. 2) Anyone who has been on the books for at least ten years should not be included in the salary cap. 3) Promoted teams to have slight leeway on the above The above would benefit clubs who develop their own players
Posted 13:16 21st January 2013
Ian Hutchinson says...
Hi Stuart, I couldn't help but allow myself a little chuckle on Saturday evening when during the first half of the Leinster Exeter match, you commented that Cian Healy was a possible Lions contender. The basis for your argument against Healy seemed to be that he is an inferior scrummager and the lions may want to put the squeeze on in this department. If I could draw your attention to Eden Park RWC 2011, Healy absoultely dominated his opposite number and put in a man of the match display in tough conditions to lead Ireland to a convining win over the Wallabies. This is not the Healy who was pushed around by the Toulose pack in the Heineken Cup semi final 2010, an almost impossible task for a then 22 year old. He has now gathered the necessary experience which ensures he can hold his own in the scrum while continueing to be a rampaging bull in the loose. In my view, he has been the stand out loose head in Northern Hempisphere if not world rugby over the last 18months and should be one of the first names on Warren Gatland's teamsheet. A foot note to this, obvioulsy I have to mention that you did award Healy the man of the match award on Saturday, I trust this performance had elevated him another step up the ladder in terms of lions selection. Thanks Stu
Posted 11:57 21st January 2013
Mick Collyer says...
The qualification of Sarries, Quins & Tigers signals an improvement in English teams but also highlights the decline of the Saints who were in the final 2 seasons ago but have failed to quailfy for the quarters for the 2nd successive season. The game has moved on but the Saints haven't, they have a 1 dimensional style of play which just does not work against the better teams, the back play is unimaginative and lateral with a distinct lack of quality players. A massive immediate change is required in attitude, players and tactics or the Saints will become a middle table team with the ground expansion being a white elephant
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Hamels eyes return to form in Interleague action
After missing start with the flu, vet set to oppose Blue Jay's Hutchison
Drew Hutchison will look for his second win of the season when he gets the start against the Phillies Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park. Despite pitching well through all but one of six starts, Hutchison (1-2) hasn't won since his first outing of the season at Tampa Bay.
Through 33 innings pitched, Hutchison, who spent 2013 recovering from Tommy John surgery, hasn't had any trouble missing bats. His 10.36 strikeouts per nine innings ranks fourth among American League pitchers. But getting wins has proven elusive.
The 23-year-old is coming off a loss against the Royals on Wednesday in which he allowed four runs on five hits and one walk through seven innings of work. It was Hutchison's longest outing of the season, but he failed to execute at a crucial juncture of the game, giving up a tie-breaking, game-winning two-run double to Alcides Escobar in the seventh.
"I'm obviously disappointed that I didn't execute when we needed it," Hutchison said. "I got ahead of [Escobar], and thought I made a good pitch. It's a situation where I expect to thrive and get the job done and I didn't."
Cole Hamels will start for Philadelphia after the Phillies skipped his turn in the rotation Sunday against the Nationals.
Hamels picked up the flu Saturday, which forced the Phillies to pitch Roberto Hernandez a couple days earlier than expected. It worked out well, with Hernandez throwing 7 1/3 scoreless innings. The Phillies are hoping Hamels bounces back after allowing eight hits, six runs, five walks and striking out three in 4 2/3 innings on April 29 against the Mets.
Following that loss, Mets manager Terry Collins said he expected Hamels to find his form once he gets a few more starts under his belt.
"I've never seen Cole that erratic, and I'm sure a lot of it was the conditions, and it being early in the year because he missed so much Spring Training," Collins said. "But he'll be fine, I'm sure."
It was cold and raining that night, and Hamels had problems finding a grip on the ball. The weather should be much better Tuesday, so the Phillies are hoping for an improved performance against the Blue Jays.
Phillies: Rollins tweaks right groin
Jimmy Rollins said he hopes to return to the Phillies lineup Tuesday.
He did not start Monday after tweaking his right groin in the fifth inning of Sunday's victory over the Nationals. Rollins said he could have started, if needed.
With the season a little more than a month old, he said not playing Monday reduced "any chance of me trying to do something crazy."
In other words, there is a lot of baseball to play. A day of rest Monday could help him in the long run.
Blue Jays: Navarro could return Wednesday
Blue Jays catcher Dioner Navarro could be back in the lineup Wednesday against the Phillies.
Navarro has been day to day with a sore right quadriceps muscle, an injury he sustained while running the bases during Thursday night's game in Kansas City. The injury was never considered serious.
Navarro, acquired by the Blue Jays in the offseason, said prior to Monday's game that he felt he'd be ready to return Wednesday.
"Yeah, that's what we're thinking. I can squat, I can do everything, my biggest concern is running. I'm not that fast, but I have to run and do stuff. That's my biggest concern," he said.
The 30-year-old switch-hitter had a pinch-hit RBI single on Sunday against the Pirates.
Worth noting
• Phillies right-hander Ethan Martin began a rehab assignment Sunday with Class A Clearwater. He has been on the disabled list since Spring Training with right shoulder inflammation. Martin will be working exclusively out of the bullpen.
• Phillies closer Jonathan Papelbon picked up his ninth consecutive save Sunday. It was his second save in a 1-0 game this season. Tampa Bay's Grant Balfour and St. Louis' Trevor Rosenthal are the only other closers to have two saves in 1-0 games, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.
• Blue Jays right fielder Jose Bautista didn't have a hit in Monday's game, but he was hit by a pitch during the seventh inning. He has reached base in all of Toronto's 32 games this season, which is the longest streak to start the year since Cincinnati's Joey Votto did it for 33 games in 2011.
Jamie Ross is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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so you really want to try fglrx. you should know that the driver is so bad that you have to patch libpciaccess in order to get it running with xserver 1.12 and debian 64 bit. i don't get why it works with arch.
the debian package has a fix for kernel 3.4 included, by default fglrx supports only 3.3. next thing is the hidden config string is discovered to use xvba with h264 l5.1, you need
if you use sudo (for ubuntu) or sux (for systems without sudo) this setting works on the fly. you need xbmc fernet menta branch to use.Code:aticonfig --set-pcs-u32=MCIL,HWUVD_H264Level51Support,1
if you want to see your system crashing you can try
i verified that crash yesterday with my hd 5670, my nvidia 405 had no problems. intel ivb crashed as well.
there will be games that work with fglrx, but you will find examples that run very badly with fglrx like rage via wine. games via wine run usually best with nvidia, but if you want amd then keep in mind that you knew it before.


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Texas Federal Reimbursement of State Highway Funds, Proposition 1 (1988)
The Texas Federal Reimbursement of State Highway Funds Amendment, also known as Proposition 1, was on the November 8, 1988 ballot in Texas as a legislatively-referred constitutional amendment, where it was approved. The measure provided that federal reimbursement of state highway dedicated funds were themselves dedicated for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, maintaining and policing public roadways.[1][2]
Election results
Texas Proposition 1 (1988) | ||||
Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
Yes | 3,605,092 | 86.86% | ||
No | 545,174 | 13.14% |
Election results via: Legislative Reference Library of Texas
Text of measure
The text of the measure can be read here.
Constitutional changes
Prop 1 added Section 7-b to Article 8 of the Texas Constitution.
Path to the ballot
- See also: Laws governing direct democracy in Texas
As laid out in Article 17 of the Texas Constitution, in order for a proposed constitutional amendment to be placed on the ballot, the Texas State Legislature must propose the amendment in a joint resolution of both the Texas State Senate and the Texas House of Representatives. The joint resolution can originate in either the House or the Senate. The resolution must be adopted by a vote of at least two-thirds of the membership of each house of the legislature. That amounts to a minimum of 100 votes in the House of Representatives and 21 votes in the Senate.
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- History of direct democracy in Texas
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Glasgow's city centre is compact and easily explored on foot, but public transport will be needed to reach some of the major attractions, which are further out. The integrated transport network includes a reliable but confusing bus system with connections to the underground and train network. Some routes operate limited services throughout the night. The simple underground system, also known as the Clockwork Orange, has two circular routes that are easy to understand; this is the best way to get between the city centre and the West End. The suburban train network is fast and efficient. Taxis are readily available and provide excellent, if fairly expensive, service. A car is not necessary in the centre, and it is often easier to get around using public transport. Car users can make use of the park-and-ride system at underground stations outside the city centre.
GMT (GMT +1 from last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).
The electrical current in the UK is 230 volts, 50Hz. Flat three-pin plugs are standard.
The currency is the British Pound (GBP), which is divided into 100 pence. ATMs are available in all towns and Visa, MasterCard and American Express are widely accepted; visitors with other cards should check with their credit card companies in advance. Foreign currency can be exchanged at bureaux de change and large hotels, however better exchange rates are likely to be found at banks.
The international country dialling code for the UK is +44. Mobile phone coverage is extensive, using GSM 1800 networks which may not be compatible with some dual-band US cell phones. Internet cafes are available in all major towns and cities, train stations and airports and wifi is widely available.
Emergencies: 999/112
Buses leave regularly for Glasgow, stopping off at the main railway and bus stations. The journey to the city centre takes 15 to 20 minutes. There are also eight trains per hour from Paisley Gilmour Street Station to Glasgow Central Station, which is one mile from the airport and can be reached by taxi or by regular bus services.
Car hire options at the airport include Avis, Europcar, National, Alamo, Hertz, Enterprise, Budget, and Dollar/Thrifty.
Taxis are available 24 hours a day at the taxi rank opposite the main terminal. They are obligated to meter the journey.
A covered walkway connects the terminals.
Facilities at Glasgow Airport include ATMs, a bureau de change, a post office, and many shops, bars and restaurants. A business centre in the terminal building offers meeting rooms, secretarial support, telephones, fax machines and internet connectivity. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs are advised to inform their airline or travel agent in advance. There is also a multi-faith prayer room.
Short-term parking is located near the terminal, charging roughly £5 for the first hour, £10 for up to three hours and £15 for up to six hours. Long-term parking is £18 for the first day and £8-£10 per day thereafter. Premium business parking is also available. The airport offers Fast Track Parking for speedy access to the terminal, located on level 2 of Car park 2. Parking can be booked in advance via the airport website.
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PHers across the country called their Members of Congress during PHA National Call-In Day on April 26 to urge them to co-sponsor the Tom Lantos PH Research and Education Act of 2011. Thanks to everyone who called and made the day a resounding success!
After PHA National Call-In Day, Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA) and Rep. Richard Neal (D-MA) agreed to co-sponsor our bill, the only PH-specific bill in Congress.
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A Lion Among Men (Paperback)
In the third volume of Gregory Maguire's acclaimed series, the Wicked Years, we return to Oz, seen now through the eyes of the Cowardly Lion.
While civil war looms in Oz, Brrr--the Cowardly Lion--surrenders the story of his life to a tetchy oracle named Yackle. Abandoned as a cub, Brrr's path from infancy in the Great Gillikan Forest is no Yellow Brick Road. Seeking to redress an early mistake, he trudges through a swamp of ghosts, becomes implicated in a massacre of trolls, falls in love with a forbidding Cat princess, and avoids a jail sentence by agreeing to serve as a lackey to the war-mongering Emperor of Oz.
A portrait of a would-be survivor and a panoramic glimpse of a world gone shrill with war fever, Gregory Maguire's A Lion Among Men is written with the sympathy and power that have made his books contemporary classics.
About the Author
Gregory Maguire is the author of the incredibly popular books in the Wicked Years series, including Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, which inspired the musical. He is also the author of many books for children, including What-the-Dickens, which was a New York Times bestseller. Gregory Maguire lives outside Boston.
Douglas Smith is Professor of Mathematics at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Dr. Smith's fields of interest include Combinatorics / Design Theory (Team Tournaments, Latin Squares, and applications), Mathematical Logic, Set Theory, and Collegiate Mathematics Education.
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A New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Boston Globe, Wall Street Journal, Denver Post, and USA Today bestseller
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"Maguire's work is melodic, symphonic and beautiful; it is dejected and biting and brave. . . . In fabulous details and self-mocking language, Maguire displays his gift for whimsical portrayals of the broken, the powerless, the hopeless, the bad."
-Los Angeles Times
"Much to savor, laugh at, and think about. . . . A page-turning fantasy and a timely political allegory."
-USA Today
"Entertaining....The author mixes some relatively weighty existential themes—the search for self, faith, redemption—into his whimsical story line. [A] darkly enchanting saga"
-Publishers Weekly
"This Oz goes far beyond L. Frank Baum's; it's as surreal as a dream, but as immaculately and impeccably detailed as history. Maguire's wizardlike grasp over every aspect of this reinvented land rivals classic literary landscapes like Tolkien's Middle Earth and Faulkner's Yoknapatawpha County."
-Albany Times Union
"So well-crafted that readers of all ages could enjoy witnessing Brrrr's transformation from an insecure kitten in the woods to a compassionate, engaged 'manimal.'"
-Christian Science Monitor
"The third book in Maguire's Wicked Years is at once funny, charming, harrowing, bleak and incredibly beautiful."
-The American Chronicle
"Engrossing...Maguire is a masterful storyteller with an uncanny flair for mixing political and personal while exploring what it means—and what it costs—to be accepted in a society."
-New York Daily News
"As usual, Maguire, a seasoned fabulist, populates his version of Oz with a cast of utterly fantastical characters who must face their own inner demons while tumult and uncertainty rages around them. An absolute must-read for fans of this ever-evolving dark fairy tale."
"The minute you open A Lion Among Men, you're back in Maguire's exquisitely detailed environment, caught up once again in his geography, his characters, his worldview, touched anew by the loneliness that lurks in the heart of all things."
-New Orleans Times-Picayune


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