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helgram, you pick the best colors.
Don't forget the cost of vet care. Neutering (recommended) costs a bundle.
It's cute and all, but do you really want a pet that is so clingy? *drum riff*
Finally, the perfect pet for me! And this one won't try to eat me. Amazing!
Anyone else reminded of Jeremy Thatcher Dragon Hatcher when they look at this?
FrossetMareritt wrote:Anyone else reminded of Jeremy Thatcher Dragon Hatcher when they look at this?
Onerous Massive Family Gathering you're awesome. I hadn't thought about that book in over a decade.
Looks like the gravelings from Dead Like Me.
Saphira, is that your younger brother? Mr. Paolini, can you verify, please? BTW: Love it and must have it.
colors remind me of my favorite icecream.. i shall name him 'Sherbert'
Indeed... First thought... That's no dinosaur, that's a dragon just waiting for its wings. ;)
Wear this and people will start calling you Khalisi.
I think it'd be awesome if there were about ten more crawling up the back!
Congrats Helgram! I'm always a big fan of your unique shading and coloring style. It's popping with life.
Oh. No wings. I guess it is a dinosaur. Dang it. And I was going to make some Game of Thrones or Skyrim joke.
Does anyone know if the designer intended it to be a dragon or a dinosaur? I'd feel kinda stupid showing off the cool dragon shirt and everyone else laughing that I didn't even recognize it as a dinosaur.
lonelypond wrote:helgram, you pick the best colors.
^Agreed--love it.
I suspect the placement may be awkward on the ladies' shirt.
yduras wrote:I suspect the placement may be awkward on the ladies' shirt.
that was my thought too. well, at least there's not two of them. a fake drawn pocket might have made it less awkward.
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About Dolphins....Ambassadors of the Ocean
Dolphins are marine mammals that are closely related to whales and porpoises. The name porpoise and dolphin have been used interchangeably, but they are quite different. They have small, rounded heads and blunt jaws instead of beaks and tend to be smaller but stouter than dolphins. Their teeth are spade-shaped, whereas dolphins have conical teeth. In addition, a porpoise's dorsal fin is generally triangular, rather than curved like that of many dolphins and large whales. While dolphins have a round, bulbous "melon, porpoises do not.
There are almost forty species of dolphin, and they are found worldwide, mostly in the shallower seas of the continental shelves. They are carnivores, mostly eating fish and squid, and evolved about ten million years ago from terrestrial mammals. Most dolphins have acute eyesight, both in and out of the water, and their sense of hearing is superior to that of humans. Though they have a small ear opening on each side of their head, it is believed that hearing underwater is also if not exclusively done with the lower jaw which conducts the sound vibrations to the middle ear. It is believed that their teeth are arranged in a way that works as an array or antenna to receive the incoming sound and make it easier for them to pinpoint the exact location of an object. Since they lack an olfactory nerve they are believed to have no sense of smell. The individuals communicate using a variety of clicks, whistles and other vocalizations. They also use ultrasonic sounds for echolocation. Dolphin behaviour has been studied extensively by humans however, both in captivity and in the wild.
Dolphins grab the imaginations of many people. They are intelligent, playful, and friendly, and are reputed to have extra-sensory abilities and spiritual qualities. They help certain fishermen by herding fish into nets, and have rescued humans from dangerous situations at sea. They are ambassadors of the ocean, and lots of people want to meet them.
Dolphins are social, living in pods (also called "schools") of up to a dozen individuals. In places with a high abundance of food, pods can join temporarily, forming an aggregation called a superpod; such groupings may exceed a thousand dolphins. Cetaceans can establish strong bonds between each other. This leads to them staying with injured or ill individuals, even actively helping them to breathe by bringing them to the surface if needed. This altruistic behaviour does not appear to be limited to their own species however. A dolphin in New Zealand that goes by the name of Moko has been observed to seemingly help guide a female Pygmy Sperm Whale together with her calf out of shallow water where they had stranded several times. They have also been known to seemingly protect swimmers from sharks by swimming circles around the swimmers or charging the sharks to make them go away.
So for thousands of years this warm, intelligent creature has captivated us. At Dolphin Discovery Cozumel there are many Atlantic Bottle - nosed dolphins with whom you can share part of your vacation.
Advance reservations are suggested as these activities typically sell out months in advance.
Several interactive programs offer you the opportunity to meet one of the ocean's most amazing creatures! Tursiops truncatus, otherwise known as the Bottle-Nosed dolphin, is a very social animal and waiting for a visit from you! Come join us and enjoy the experience of a lifetime in beautiful Chankanaab Park, home of one of the world's largest and most breathtaking dolphinariums.
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Cozumel Dolphin Royal Swim Program
If "Action" and "Speed" are what you seek in excursions then the Royal Swim is for you! Action and Speed pretty much describe this popular dolphin program! Get a handshake, a kiss and then you give them one. Feel the strength of your new friends as they push you across the water from the bottom of your feet in the thrilling foot-push. It is "the experience of a lifetime!"
US$ 149/Adult & US$ 89/Child
Cozumel Dolphin Encounter
The Dolphin Encounter is a fun chance for the entire family to learn about the anatomy of the dolphin and about some of their very special behaviors first hand by actually being in the water with them and touching them.
US$ 89/Adult & US$ 89/Child
Cozumel Dive with Dolphins
The Dolphin Scuba Program is every diver's chance to make their dream of diving and interacting with dolphins come true! An exciting program to meet the most incredible creatures of the planet! Live an hour diving with dolphins in the turquoise shallow waters surrounded by their natural environment.
US$ 179/person
Costa Maya - Mahahual Dolphin Encounter
This is a fun, learning and interactive experience for all ages! A great way to introduce young and old to the wonders of dolphins and sea life! The Dolphin Encounter is a chance to learn about the anatomy of the dolphin and about some of their very special selected behaviors first hand by actually being in the water with them and touching them.
US$ 79 Adult / US$ 69 Child
Costa Maya - Mahahual Dolphin Swim Adventure
Enjoy a unique opportunity to swim with dolphins and get to know them better! Experience the joy of a dolphin kiss, hugs and handshake and then marvel at the dolphins strength as you are towed through the water with a "belly ride." You will fall in love with their gentleness during this activity created especially for you to bond with dolphins!
US$ 109 Adult / US$ 99 Child
Cozumel Dolphin Swim Adventure
A unique opportunity to swim with dolphins and get to know them better! Experience the joy of a dolphin kiss, hugs and handshake and then marvel at the dolphins strength as you are towed through the water with a "belly ride." You will fall in love with their gentleness during this activity created especially for you to bond with dolphins!
US$ 119/Adult & US$ 89/Child
Cozumel Manatee Encounter
The Manatee Encounter in Cozumel is a one of a kind adventure, the only swim with manatees program in the Caribbean. Manatees are beautiful and enormous, once thought by sailors to be mermaids, these gentle giants can grow as long as 13ft/4m and weigh up to 1300 lbs/600 kgs! Bring the family to live the experience !!
US$ 59/Adult & US$ 59/Child
Cozumel Sea Lion Discovery
Dolphin Discovery's Sea Lion Discovery program provides a unique opportunity for some playful, educational interaction with these wonderful animals. Sea lions are fun and mischievous creatures the entire family will enjoy!
US$ 59/Adult & US$ 59/Child
Dreams Puerto Aventuras - Dolphin Royal Swim
This is the newest dolphinarium and by far one of the most exclusive ones. It is situated in the heart of Puerto Aventuras, in an exclusive luxury resort. It is a quiet and the ideal place to relax as the only distraction you will have are the charming beaches and exotic jungle. Not only this is an exclusive and unique location in Quintana Roo, but it also has amazing facilities so you can enjoy the activities that you will be able to enjoy with the dolphins. Among these activities you can enjoy the Kayaks, a total new experience and exclusively at this location, you can have fun on the kayaks with family or friends while the dolphins play and swim all your way.
US$ 159/Adult & US$ 89/Child
Dreams Puerto Aventuras - Dolphin Swim Adventure
Your next vacations will have it all as Puerto Aventuras gives you the perfect place to spend your vacations with pristine waters, sun and great activities to enjoy adventure in the best destination. This vacations will be memorable and the best experience of your life!
US$ 129/Adults & US$ 89/Child
Playa del Carmen - Dolphin Royal Swim
Dolphin Playa at Maroma stands in the beautiful beach of Maroma Adventure, one of the top ten places in the world. Our newest and largest dolphin habitat in the Mayan Riviera is located just 10 minutes driving from Playa del Carmen. Here you will be able to live an unforgettable experience, closely interaction with cute and friendly dolphins.
US$ 149/Adult & US$ 89/Child
Playa del Carmen - Dolphin Swim Adventure
Meet, greet and touch one of the most amazing marine animals of the Caribbean Sea, the dolphins that have captivated humans since we know they existed. The program has a great opportunity for an up-close interaction with our friendly and playful dolphins. You will learn everything you wanted to know about their diet, activities, behavior and many more facts. The Dolphin Swim Adventure program includes the famous belly ride. The belly ride consists of you holding on to the dolphins fins as he swims backwards. Beside this exciting activity, you will play with the dolphin, receive a kiss, a handshake and will learn how they sing and dance on the water.
US$ 119/Adult & US$ 89/Child
Riviera Maya - Dolphin Swim Adventure
Share a series of sensational and safe activities while establishing a unique bond of trust. With a handshake, kiss and belly ride will enjoy moments of great spontaneity during your free time together. It is an unforgettable experience!
US$ 119/Adult & US$ 89/Child
Riviera Maya - Dolphin Royal Swim
This most popular program can be described in two words: "action" and "speed". Get a handshake, a kiss and then you give them one. Feel the strength of your new friends as they push you across the water from the bottom of your feet in the thrilling foot-push. It is "the experience of a lifetime!"
US$ 149/Adult & US$ 89/Child
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G. Ferrara ~ Chicago, IL
We just came back from our Cozumel trip. We had a great time and really enjoyed the dolphin program. Thanks for giving our daughter such a great childhood memory!!!! By the way we came back to snow. Hope you are all enjoying the sunshine there!!
The Francis family ~ Columbus, OH
The Royal Dolphin Swim was the perfect excursion during our cruise on the Carnival Fantasy. We booked through Cozumel Insider because the ship didn't offer the Royal Dolphin Swim and also because prices were cheaper than booking on board. The inexpensive taxi ride was better than taking a bus and being on someone else's schedule for the day. Chankanaub is a beautiful park and a great way to spend time in Cozumel! Thanks for providing such a great service! We'll be back soon!
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Thanks very much for your help. I got the confirmations today for both the royal swim and dolphin encounter. I'll definitely pass the word about your great service. thanks!
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Thank you so much for helping me book this experience. I am so excited to go. I went swimming with the dolphins in the Bahamas but I never went swimming with the sea lions. I really appreciate you helping me book this.
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President Bush's nomination of Harriet Miers to replace Sandra Day O'Connor combines three important requirements for this President. First, Miers is a woman, preserving the number of women currently on the Court. Whether this means that there are now two "women's seats" on the Court is anybody's guess, but it does suggest that Bush felt considerable political pressure to maintain the number of women currently on the Court and he was not willing to oppose that pressure. Second, Miers is a long time friend of the President's whom he trusts on a personal level. This gives him information about her beliefs and values that most other people are not likely to have. It also allows Bush to have a far greater degree of comfort in making a lifetime appointment, because he will have a somewhat better ability to guess how Miers will likely respond not only to the key issues of the moment but to unknowable problems in the future. When in doubt, this President has turned to trusted aides and associates, and promoted them. The Miers nomination is yet another example. The advantage of this strategy is predictability (for the President, as opposed to the public as a whole); the disadvantage is the danger of cronyism. Although we don't know much about Miers, it's likely that, like John Roberts, she was picked with a view toward protecting executive power. Third, Miers is a "stealth" candidate, who has not written or spoken much about the key issues that fill the Supreme Court's current docket. Presidents will turn to such candidates when they have to please many different constituencies in their party and when they face the prospect of a significant confirmation fight if they choose an ideological stalwart. President Bush is often said to avoid the sorts of decisions his father made, but in this respect George Bush is taking a page from his father's playbook. Hoping to avoid the confirmation battle over Robert Bork, President George H.W. Bush chose David Souter, about whom little was known when he was first nominated. (Unlike Souter, Miers is a stealth candidate about whom the President has lots of information unavailable to the public.) Choosing a stealth candidate is a sign that the President wants to avoid a fight, either because he is in a relatively weak political position, because he fears that his supporters disagree among themselves, or because he would rather expend his energies and influence elsewhere. All three of these seem to be the case right now.
i'm not entirely sure we are dealing with a stealth candidate here. sure, she has never been a judge, and has little in the way of written opinions to go on. keep in mind, however, that she has long been the president's personal attorney, going back to his gubernatorial campaigns. she is a member of bush's inner circle. that hardly means that we are getting a left winger.
i am also troubled by her brief remarks upon being nominated this morning. in particular, i am concerned with her comments about making sure the judiciary knows its role, and how she will "strictly" interpret the constitution. i get the feeling that we are in for the second coming of scalia and thomas. i hope i am wrong.
Re: phg's post. "Stealth" does not mean "liberal." It means that we don't know quite what she is, and that, for Bush, is the virtue of this appointment, for all the reasons suggested in the top post.
Here's an observation from Andrew Willeke, who bills himself as the Wash Park Prophet:
I suspect that one of the attractions of Miers for Bush her keen loyalty to the executive branch. On issues of Presidential power, like the Enemy Combatant cases, I suspect she will be a sure vote in the President's favor. If so, we're looking an yet another example of creeping authoritarianism of the kind that threatens to undermine the rule of law.
Here's an observation from Andrew Willeke, who bills himself as the Wash Park Prophet:
I suspect that one of the attractions of Miers for Bush her keen loyalty to the executive branch. On issues of Presidential power, like the Enemy Combatant cases, I suspect she will be a sure vote in the President's favor. If so, we're looking an yet another example of creeping authoritarianism of the kind that threatens to undermine the rule of law.
regarding gee's observations. you are right that stealth does not mean liberal. my post refers simply to the obvious fact that we can infer from the fact that since miers has been a bush insider for years, it is at the very least reasonable to infer that she holds many of the same views on the constitution and today's hot button issues as the president; therefore, she is not a stealth candidate in the truest meaning of the term.
we can infer from the fact that since miers has been a bush insider for years, it is at the very least reasonable to infer that she holds many of the same views on the constitution...as the president
I do not find that very comforting. It is very difficult to reconcile many of the Bush administration's actions against the original understanding of the Constitution, and the more one thinks about it, the more one realizes that if Bush has any understanding of originalism, he will avoid appointing originalists, as they will not tend to serve as a break on conservative power as the GOP solidifies its grip on the Federal Government. So far, at least, he seems to be 0 for 2. Dissastisfying for those of us whose support was premised on the appointment of another Scalia or Thomas, and who merely grit our teeth at much of the rest of his program.
What's funny about the whole thing is the means employed to make this "appointment"--see my blogpost today on that point.
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Raised by a pro-black, Pan-Afrikan single mother during the crack years of 1980s Washington, DC, and educated at Sidwell Friends School and Harvard University, Baratunde Thurston has over thirty years' experience being black. Now, through stories of his politically inspired Nigerian name, the heroics of his hippie mother, the murder of his drug-abusing father, and other revelatory black details, he shares with readers of all colors his wisdom and expertise in how to be black.
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To provide additional perspective, Baratunde assembled an award-winning Black Panel--three black women, three black men, and one white man (Christian Lander of Stuff White People Like)--and asked them such revealing questions as:
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The result is a humorous, intelligent, and audacious guide that challenges and satirizes the so-called experts, purists, and racists who purport to speak for all black people. With honest storytelling and biting wit, Baratunde plots a path not just to blackness, but one open to anyone interested in simply "how to be.
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Baratunde Thurston is the director of digital at The Onion, the cofounder of Jack & Jill Politics, a stand-up comedian, and a globe-trotting speaker. He was named one of the 100 most influential African-Americans of 2011 by The Root and one of the 100 most creative people in business by Fast Company magazine. Baratunde resides in Brooklyn and lives on Twitter (@baratunde).
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Breville Smart Convection Oven
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Breville's expert designers have streamlined life in the kitchen by creating the world's best countertop oven. Simply select the desired function, and an internal sensor automatically calculates the time required for perfect results.
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Dodgers lefty delivered quality starts in eight of nine previous outings
Hyun-Jin Ryu should get a little more help this time around.
In the left-hander's last outing, he was backed by a Dodgers lineup that was missing Yasiel Puig, Hanley Ramirez, Adrian Gonzalez and Juan Uribe as manager Don Mattingly looked to rest his starters on a getaway day against the Indians.
Ryu pitched well enough to win, allowing just a two-run home run across seven innings and even supplying two hits and an RBI at the plate. But it wasn't enough for him to notch his 10th win of the season.
Ryu (9-4, 3.08 ERA) said he understood that the team's regulars needed a breather, but with an off-day on Monday, the Dodgers should be fresh on Tuesday, ready to take on the Tigers in an Interleague series.
If Ryu pitches as well as he did Wednesday against the Indians -- his eighth quality start in nine outings -- the Dodgers could be in good shape.
"Overall, everything was good," Ryu said through an interpreter on Wednesday. "Pitch count was good, control was good. Strikeout count was up there.
"Besides the one home run, I think I was pretty comfortable across the seven innings."
Ryu will match up against embattled Tigers ace Justin Verlander, who has pitched better of late after altering his windup to generate more forward motion in mid-June.
After allowing seven runs in back-to-back outings, Verlander and his tweaked delivery have produced three straight quality starts.
The right-hander is 7-7 with a 4.71 ERA this season, but he's coming off a six-inning, two-run performance against the A's.
"I feel like I'm still a power pitcher with the work I'm putting in," Verlander said after his windup adjustment. "It's going to come back."
Dodgers: Ellis to play against mentor
For the first time, catcher A.J. Ellis will have the chance to play against an old friend and mentor -- Tigers manager Brad Ausmus.
Ellis and Ausmus used to live together while teammates with the Dodgers in the final two years of Ausmus' playing career.
"I wasn't a Major League catcher until I spent two years with Brad," Ellis said. "Earlier this year, the Tigers were playing the Indians and we were in New York, and I saw [Miguel] Cabrera get ejected on a check swing, and I sort of forgot who was managing, and here comes Brad running out to take up the argument, and I had to tell everybody to watch. To see the full transition, having been a player and now being a manager, it was funny seeing him yelling."
Ellis missed the Tigers when the two teams played in April, as he had just been sidelined with knee surgery, but he kept up with the job Ausmus is doing in Detroit.
"Obviously, he's doing a great job," Ellis said. "He righted the ship when they were scuffling, and they're back playing the caliber of baseball to make them World Series contenders again."
Tigers: Krol makes quick trip back to Detroit
Ian Krol's return from the Minors came a bit earlier than anticipated, when the Tigers lost another lefty reliever to injury.
Patrick McCoy pulled his right hamstring while racing the Rays' Ben Zobrist to first base on an infield single Saturday. McCoy was placed on the disabled list Sunday, and Krol was back in the Tigers' clubhouse. He didn't record an out Sunday, exiting the game against Tampa Bay after allowing back-to-back singles in the sixth.
Krol pitched a scoreless inning for Class A West Michigan on Friday. He was still with the Whitecaps in Fort Wayne, Ind., when he got the call that he needed to head back to Detroit.
"Everything's great. Everything's good to go," Krol said. "It's good to be back."
Worth noting
• Recalled on Thursday, Dodgers infielder Erisbel Arruebarrena was placed on the 15-day disabled list Sunday with a strained right hip flexor. Infielder Carlos Triunfel was recalled to replace him.
• Verlander is 22-2 with a 2.56 ERA in his career against National League teams.
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#137718 - 01/25/05 05:28 AM Re: I'm all for *it.
Carpal Tunnel
Registered: 09/15/00
Posts: 4757 > even NZ English
sheesh, you are sitting the bar low :)
#137719 - 01/25/05 05:54 AM Re: I'm all for *it.
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Posts: 13803 sitting [sic] the bar low
Hey, no mention was made of Oz English.
#137720 - 01/25/05 07:09 AM Re: I'm all for *it.
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Posts: 4757 My ears mebbe blunt, but I thwart Oz might be more typified by the Seeed~neeeee sound (going the other way), nah?
#137721 - 01/26/05 06:42 PM Re: I'm all for *it.
Registered: 09/27/01
Posts: 33 Dear teflo, please overlook the recalcitrant here.
I, for one, would very much like to be a part of your study.
And please note, although themilum has been making a liberal use of my computer tonight, believe me, I am not he. (Thank God!)
I will email your test site my email address now.
I think that yours is a wonderful study.
#137722 - 02/07/05 07:45 PM Re: I'm all for *it.
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Loc: California, USA Aye, that post is from some time back (sorry, for not having checked back earlier). Thx for participating (to you and everyone else in this forum!). So far, approximately 50 people (including several from this forum) have participated in one of our experiments.
That means, we are almost done - I will post one more call for our second experiment here in second for those brave souls among you who simply can't get enough of our lovely Java applets ;-).
Cheers again,
#137723 - 02/07/05 07:58 PM MORE participants needed & Thank you
Registered: 01/22/05
Posts: 10
Loc: California, USA Hi again,
Believe it or not, but you'll have yet another chance to participate in our studies on questions and statements in English (yes, any kind of English - even Australian English, as long as you are a native speaker of it [I'm afraid, just being native and a speaker but not a native speaker won't be enough]).
So, hoping that you don't mind my occasional stopping by too much, I give you another yahoo address to which you can express you interest (just send us a message with the subject line "interested in study"):
some of you have already participated in that experiment. If you want to help us anyway you can participate in whatever experiment you did not already participate in (the email address for the other experiment is firstname.lastname@example.com).
Thank you again for all your help.
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#137724 - 02/07/05 09:29 PM Re: Participants needed: native speakers of English
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Posts: 11613
Loc: Louisville, Kentucky Just fyi, tilfo: maybe I'm paranoid, but I haven't signed up to participate because I just don't like the idea of having to send in my e-mail first. If I could just click onto the site, I'd feel much more comfortable. Something akin to why I refuse to register with certain newspapers in order to read them on-line, maybe. I think it's more to do with the feeling that, once I've sent my e-mail address, it will no longer be my choice whether to paricipate or not. Just my 2¢.
#137725 - 02/07/05 11:28 PM Re: Participants needed: native speakers of Englis
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Posts: 273
Loc: NZ More than once on this site, people have offered workarounds, such as http://www.bugmenot.com, why not use them? Or get a throw-away email address specfically for such online use? Asking for an email first is a simple device that helps reduce the rate of bogus or automated participants. There are so many practical steps that can be taken to accoommodate this perfectly reasonable request, without resorting to plaintive hand-wringing.
#137726 - 02/08/05 05:38 AM Re: Participants needed: native speakers of Englis
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Posts: 4757 > plaintive hand-wringing
oooh, dead man walkin'! Even though they're good suggestions, just as well you're in Australia... :)
#137727 - 02/08/05 10:09 AM Re: Participants needed: native speakers of Englis
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Loc: Louisville, Kentucky Vernon, re: your first suggestion--I had completely forgotten the existence of such. Thank you for the reminder. As to your second, I couldn't be bothered. Plus, I have this inherent/intrinsic trait that makes me struggle furiously against the restraints of being forced to do something. I want to at least have the option of doing things my way.
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L.A. Times: Hey, Did We Mention That You Romney Voters are ALL Racists
Sandy Banks of the L.A. Times has figured out why anyone would vote against Barack Obama. Why, they are all racists, of course. Oh, you don't use "the N word," she tells us, but we know what you Romney voters really think.
Banks dropped all pretense of logic or fairness in her November 4 piece going right for the throat and claiming that the nation's "kumbaya era" is over merely because a white man dared run against Barack Obama for the office of President of the United States.
Like all these hate-filled screeds that cast any non-Obama voter as a racist, Banks doesn't bother trying to actually explain how a nation that elected a black man for president could suddenly, at the drop of a hat, revert to pre-civil rights oppression, she just states it straight as if it is obvious fact.
This has been the single most disgusting attack against Romney voters and, if Obama loses his bid for reelection, be prepared to see every last left-winger on TV and in the commentariat claim that the only reason Obama lost is because the country is filled with hood-wearing, Jim-Crow-loving, racists.
Banks notes that she and her "reporter" friends hear from people "on the campaign trail" who explain to them why they are voting for Romney this time.
When those flag-waving voters are asked what they mean, their take on the president makes it clear: He's Kenyan-born, he's a closet Muslim, he has European-socialist tendencies.
But, even those claims, she says, are lies fostered by Romney voters. Such voters, Banks says, are using Obama's failure over the economy, his failures in foreign policy, and his bowing and scraping to our enemies as a "proxy" to hide their racist hearts.
No one is using the N-word these days. The "foreign" label is its proxy – a signal that Obama is the "other" in a nation trying to come to grips with seismic economic changes and unsettling demographic shifts.
Banks goes on to use that boring, pervasive idea popular among her fellows that code words explain how racism is as bad in America todayas its ever been. She can't find any overt racism, of course, so she has to pretend she can read between the lines to find it.
This is the racebaiter's oldest trick. As race relations improved in America — now to the point where but a relative few care much about race — the chiefs of the racebaiting industry have to employ mind reading exercises and plumb wild-eyed inference to "find" their racism so that they can continue to make money off of it.
Banks also issues one of the biggest hypocrisies I've seen in an article of this nature for sometime.
Banks tries to pretend that the solid, near 100% support that blacks have for left-wing Democrats somehow can't be an exercise in racism. In fact, she tries to pretend that the near solid black vote for Democrats doesn't even exist. How does she say that? Because we had Herman Cain and Clarence Thomas.
Obama's race does indeed mobilize black voters; his vision coincides with our interests. But black voters don't always lean black. Ask Clarence Thomas or Herman Cain about that.
Sorry, Mz Banks, but if whites voting in the majority for Romney is somehow an example of racism, there is no logical way to claim that blacks voting as a block for Obama isn't racist.
Naturally, Banks uses that lie of a poll disgorged from the Associated Press last week to "prove" that racism is worse now than ever in America.
What we have here is someone that longs for real racism to return to America, a person using the failed Obama presidency as fodder to reignite it. Like all racebaiters, Sandy Banks wants the worst of racism to return in America so that she can continue to make money off the hate.
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Cinnamon Swirl French Toast
By the end of the week my cinnamon swirl bread was no longer as fresh as it had once been and that meant that it was time for French toast. French toast is a dish where bread is dipped in an egg mixture and then fried until golden brown. It can be a savoury dish but more commonly it is served as a sweet dish and I enjoy smothering it in maple syrup. French toast is super easy to make and it takes almost no time at all. You simply mix some eggs and milk, dip the toast in, fry it up and then top as you like. This cinnamon swirl French toast was the perfect end to an amazing cinnamon swirl bread!
Cinnamon Swirl French Toast
Cinnamon swirl bread dipped in batter, fried until golden brown and served smothered in maple syrup.
Servings: makes 2 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Printable Recipe
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 4 slices cinnamon swirl bread
- butter
- maple syrup
- Mix the milk, eggs and vanilla in a wide dish.
- Dip the bread into the egg mixture to coat on both sides.
- Melt some butter in a pan and fry the slices of bread until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
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Review: Barbancourt 8 Yr Old Haitian Rhum
Posted by Arctic Wolf on February 19, 2010
The Earthquake which struck Haiti on January 12, 2010 has had, (and continues to have), a devastating impact on the Nation of Haiti as a whole. Reports are very contradictory as far as the impacts towards the rum industry which is a major player in the overall economy of Haiti. In fact it is believed that the rum industry must be one of the major driving forces to supply jobs and income to help the country rebuild. With that in mind I decided to review the Barbancourt 8 Yr Old Haitian Rhum such that anyone so inclined to support the rebuilding of Haiti by purchasing one of their export products would have an idea of whether such an idea would be solely an act of charity or whether the purchase would be worthwhile entirely on its own merit.
I am happy to report that the rhum is very nice and will in the future be a staple of my rum cabinet. Here is an excerpt from my review:
"Upon my tongue the rum feels mildly soft and buttery. In fact I believe I can taste butter alongside the light brown sugar. For spices there is only light hints of cinnamon and oak tannin which begins to taste like anise and orange peel as I let it sit in my mouth. The spiciness is very mild."
You can read the full review here:
Review: Barbancourt 8 Yr Old Haitian Rhum
As well an excellent first hand account of Haitian rum was written by Bunnyhugs about fifteen month ago when he took a trip to Haiti. I thought his article might be a really nice read so here is the link:
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3D model analysis of the temperature dynamics during a welding process is presented. Bio-heat equation described laser-tissue interaction in porcine and human eyes, simulating the surgery conditions.
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Stephen Strasburg and Gio Gonzalez are baseball's best 1-2 strikeout tandem.
The mostly uninspiring history of the Nationals is littered with pitchers whose mission was simple: Keep the ball down in the zone, induce groundballs and pray their defense could finish the job.
It was called "pitching to contact," and while the theory behind it was sound, it was in some ways an indictment of the "stuff" these guys were taking to the mound with them. Hey, if your fastball barely cracks the 90-mph mark, you're probably not going to be producing many swings and misses.
Now consider this year's staff, loaded with power arms. Suddenly, the idea of pitching to contact seems passe. Sure, groundballs are nice. But strikeouts are even nicer.
Especially when you can boast the top two strikeout pitchers in the National League.
Yep, take a look at the current NL pitching leaderboard. Topping the list: Gio Gonzalez with 60 strikeouts. Right behind him: Stephen StrasburgRead more »
- terpman33 - May 17, 2012 at 2:48 PM
Well, seeing how Rizzo and DJ ARE NOT going to a six man rotation (like the yankees and white sox experimented with last year), I believe we have to bring Wang in the rotation, and make Detweiler one of the bullpen guys. Then, maybe if Wang lights it up, we can trade him for a good prospect and/or position player. In other words, we have to keep the WANG up!!! GYFNG!!!
- joemktg - May 17, 2012 at 2:56 PM
#1 in Team ERA, WHIP, SOs, opponent BA.
- Exposremains - May 17, 2012 at 3:01 PM
unrelated but more and more and it seems like Dunn was having a huge impact on how successful Zim is.
- Marty - May 17, 2012 at 3:04 PM
Well hopefully Strasburg will be able to pick up a few easy ones on Sunday against Wei-Yin Chen. Although according to wikipedia he was in the "NL" side of the NPB.
- SonnyG10 - May 17, 2012 at 3:12 PM
Love the K's but we still need at least 7 innings out of each of them.
- MicheleS - May 17, 2012 at 3:17 PM
I like ground balls, They keep the pitch counts low. Plus there is this:Crash Davis: Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls – it's more democratic.
- Natslifer - May 17, 2012 at 3:26 PM
Exposremains – Huh??Zimmy's BA 2006 – 2011: .287, .266, .283, .292, .307, .289 – effectively he's been close to the same with and without Dunn.This year he's got a player behind him (LaRoche) that's a league leader in almost every offensive category.Something's not going well with Zimmy but it has nothing to do with who's batting behind him.
- Theophilus T. S. - May 17, 2012 at 3:33 PM
Wang definitely not a Big K guy. But I've said before that I've never seen a pitcher who could get three quicker outs. So he went 8+ in Syracuse the other night in about 90 pitches.I'm thinking, if (assuming) Wang is back to his September form, the Nats are going to be interested in trading Jackson. Much as I like the idea of keeping Detwiler in the rotation putting Jackson in the BP reduces his trade value. Putting Detwiler in the pen doesn't send any signals because other teams know the Nats have a long-term commitment to him. So my expectation — not necessarily my wish — is that Detwiler ends up in relief.
- NatsLady - May 17, 2012 at 3:34 PM
Bringing this topic over from the previous post. Re: the medical staff.A couple of days ago an announcer said that the Texas Rangers are playing with the same 25-man roster they started with–the ONLY team in MLB with that stat. (Not sure if that's still true, but pretty amazing.)The Tampa Bay Rays, who are smart about everything have nine guys on the DL, and barely missed having another with Rhymes HBP last night.I'm simply not sure how to evaluate medical staffs from a distance and without expertise of my own, especially when you see first-place teams with such differing records on injured players.I honestly don't think they know what is going on with Morse, but I would bet he aggravated the injury himself. With Storen, yes, you would like that to have been taken care of sooner, but they did know about the bone chips and he played with them in the past as have other pitchers.Bear in mind also that we, thank goodness, don't have a team of slackers that feel it's ok to get paid for sitting on th DL. That means they probably don't report every twinge to the trainers. Werth was the absolute BEST at spotting those things and passing on the info whether the player liked it or not so I'm glad he's in the clubhouse if not on the field and hopefully players will continue to trust him.Rizzo is very smart. If he thinks there is a problem with the medical staff, he will look into it. But, as I've pointed out before, I have one of the best orthopedic surgeons/sports doctors in the country working on it and after three surgeries, my knee ain't fixed.
- NatsFanGino - May 17, 2012 at 3:39 PM
Agreed Theo. I think they have to put Detwiler in the bullpen for a few weeks. If everyone stays healthy and Wang is pitching well, then they should trade Edwin Jackson in June. He is a 1 year rental anyway and the injury insurance just becomes John Lannan I guess..
- Ryan Sonner - May 17, 2012 at 3:40 PM
Strasburg has 56Ks
- Sunshine_Bobby_Carpenter_Is_Too_Pessimistic_For_Me - May 17, 2012 at 3:41 PM
This is why I am down on the Lannans and CMW's of the world. Sooner or later, these "Pitch to Contact" guys get one up in the zone, and it's a 400-foot pitch to the bullpen.Give me the heat all the time (except where Jesus applied it mistakenly the other day, thank you). All things being equal (and they're not, thank god), the guys bringing it get it done. There's a reason Nolan Ryan, Bob Gibson, Sandy Koufax and Steve Carlton are in the Hall of Fame — and John Lannan never will. It's called velocity. And I love it.Repeat after me, boys and girls: pitching and defense win games in the post-steroid era.
- Chevy Chase Bob - May 17, 2012 at 3:41 PM
Yikes! I just looked at the schedule for the remainder of the season…very tough! The Nats will need every starter to show up and hope the injuries will stop.
- A DC Wonk - May 17, 2012 at 3:41 PM
I like ground balls, They keep the pitch counts low.I'm not, actually, convinced of that. Sure, a one-pitch groundball out, or a DP, keeps it low, but grounders also find holes and end up singles, too.The SABR guys find that the best way to keep the pitch count low, by far, is reducing the number of walks. (Secondly, I would think, is reducing the number of non-outs, in _any_ fashion). Nats are 5th lowest in issuing walks. The lead the NL in K's.They have thrown the 4th fewest pitches.My point: the low number of walks and hits more than makes up for the high number of strikeouts.
- SCNatsFan - May 17, 2012 at 3:44 PM
I'm not sure what the staff could have done about any of the injuries and if you were a player and had the choice of having surgery or waiting to see if time heals the problem then doing the surgery I don't know how many people on this board would just go right ahead and do the surgery. The liars I guess lol.As for the Ks, imagine the numbers the staff would have if they were pitching against our team ha ha.
- A DC Wonk - May 17, 2012 at 3:46 PM
(still catching up on last thread):Nats' attendance while 11th in the NL, is, nevertheless, up over 100K from last year at this time — an average of 5,900 more per game, which is 3rd best in the league.I can't help but suspect those numbers will be higher when we look at them again Monday morning.
- NatsLady - May 17, 2012 at 3:46 PM
Theo, I watched part of that game the other day in 'Cuse, and I must say, I just love watching CMW deal. (Of course I cringed every time he went near first base). He could single-handedly double the Nats GIDP totals.Like some other observers, I'm a little worried about Detwiler's stamina and mental toughness. No worries on either score for CMW. I feel Det gets one more start here as CMW gets one there, and then Det goes to the BP. It's a shame, because he has come a long way, just not far enough yet that I want him facing a steady diet of the Phillies, Braves, and sheesh, the Orioles???My feeling is they won't put EJax in the pen because he does have the stamina and toughness that Detwiler needs to develop. With the schedule we have for the next month-plus tell me who you would rather have: two out of these three Wang, Ejax, Det?As to whether they might trade a starter, that's two months away and speculation is pretty pointless right now. They're not trading Stras, Gio, or JZ, that's all we know.
- NatsLady - May 17, 2012 at 3:52 PM
Sunshine–fly ball pitchers do that all the time!It's amazing to me that with his slow start Clip has yet to give up a dinger. The one thing you can say about ground balls is they don't leave the park. What I liked about CMW this spring and in 'Cuse was he was good in the first inning. If he can go 6 or 7 with the sinker sinking, and it starts to rise later in the game, fine, that's what you have a bullpen for.
- greg - May 17, 2012 at 3:58 PM
dcwonk, i'm pretty sure most of the nats starters induce a lot of ground balls as well. i don't think any of them are considered "fly ball" pitchers. so i think that has something to do with the pitch counts as well.
- Section 3, My PFB Hitterish Sofa - May 17, 2012 at 4:04 PM
Werth was the absolute BEST at spotting those things and passing on the info whether the player liked it or not so I'm glad he's in the clubhouse if not on the field and hopefully players will continue to trust him.@NatsLady, do I understand this to mean Werth was ratting out injuries to the team when he suspected them in other players? Interesting. How do you know this?
- carolync - May 17, 2012 at 4:05 PM
Fewer ground balls have significantly reduced the number of double plays (Nats are dead last} and the number of errors by infielders.
- Section 3, My PFB Hitterish Sofa - May 17, 2012 at 4:07 PM
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- Exposremains - May 17, 2012 at 4:09 PM
NatsliferLooking at the stats I would say that Zim's 2 best year were 2009, 2010
- NatsLady - May 17, 2012 at 4:13 PM
JZ has the highest groundball ratio of our starters.Here stats, groundball vs.flyballs:JZ 1.92Det 1.54Stras 1.37Gio 1.36EJax 1.16Just for contrast, the true GB pitchers have ratios well over 2. If you look at teams, the Nats are right about average.Only the real extreme flyball pitchers (Barry Zito) have ratios under 1 and that probably doesn't last the full season.Here is fangraphs on the subject.NL pitchersI used NL only because it's less pages…http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=all&stats=sta&lg=nl&qual=y&type=2&season=2012&month=0&season1=2012&ind=0&team=0&rost=0&age=0&players=0
- Exposremains - May 17, 2012 at 4:14 PM
I'm not saying that for sure Dunn is the reason for Zim's struggle. I'm just saying you could make a connection.
- NatsLady - May 17, 2012 at 4:15 PM
Sec 3, yes, he was, if you want to think of it that way. It was in the paper a couple of times last year and I didn't like it because I really think that sort of thing should stay in the clubhouse, but reporters will be reporters.
- Section 3, My PFB Hitterish Sofa - May 17, 2012 at 4:16 PM
I see. Thanks, NL.
- Natslifer - May 17, 2012 at 4:18 PM
Of course. – But they weren't that much better. – I was obsessed with Dunn (in a bad way) – other teams pitched around Zimmy to get to him, not the other way around. Remember when Dunn batted .000 with RISP in April and May of 2010?- Zimmy's batting .222 now (way off his norms) and seeing tons of good pitches because no one wants to throw to LaRoche.So your theory would have to be that other teams were pitching around him in the Dunn days and he knew it so he just waited for mistakes and pounded them – I suppose that's possible.But for me, 60 to 70 points down in average is just way out of whack and something else is going on. I'm worried it's a lingering health issue and hoping it's not.
- NatsLady - May 17, 2012 at 4:22 PM
Natslifer–I feel the same on RZ. I think he may be playing semi-injured and it's affecting his offense somehow, but he doesn't want another DL stint or even days off because he's trying to get his rhythm back. And there you are with how do the training staff and Davey handle it, because surely they can see what we see.
- Exposremains - May 17, 2012 at 4:30 PM
To me what worries me more than the AVG about Zim is the OPS and SLG are down.
- Ghost Of Steve M. - May 17, 2012 at 4:36 PM
For those into Pitchers WAR, Gio is #3 overall and Stras and JZim are both in the Top 18.
- Grandstander - May 17, 2012 at 4:43 PM
There's a lot of merit to the notion Zim is playing hurt and the evidence is in his slugging percentage.Prior to his injury, he was slugging .345 with 4 doubles and a homer. Since his injury, he's slugging .250 with just 1 double.It's a small sample size, but knowing he's done this in the past increases my suspicion that he's still got something wrong that's affecting his swing.
- Gonat - May 17, 2012 at 4:46 PM
NatsJack perfectly analyzed Zim's issues at the plate as he is pulling off the ball and missing those outside pitches going oppo. On top of that, he is topping balls which is the evolution of getting back to better contact and seeing the ball better.Zim has been at this juncture many times before. Last night in his last at-bat, he didn't swing at any of the outside junk and drew a walk. Good sign.
- Ghost Of Steve M. - May 17, 2012 at 4:47 PM
Remember, Zim had no rehab starts. This is his rehab.
- NatsLady - May 17, 2012 at 4:51 PM
Ghost and Gonat, exactly. That's what makes me think he doesn't want any (more) days off even if he's not totally up to par. That was a nice at-bat last night. So he's seeing the ball, just hasn't got the good power swing back.
- Ghost Of Steve M. - May 17, 2012 at 4:58 PM
True, most just probably don't remember, this is normal for Ryan, once he goes oppo with some line drives he will be back in a groove and start mashing again.
- jcj5y - May 17, 2012 at 5:00 PM
It doesn't make sense to worry about Zim right now. Small sample size numbers are meaningless. He looks fine at the plate, not swinging at many bad pitches, as Gonat points out.He's always been a little prone to roll over the ball and hit some grounders to short, and he probably always will be. He hit two balls to the right side Tuesday, one of which was scortched. Neither resulted in a hit.If he was looking completely lost (or injured) up there, maybe it would be different. But worrying based on the last two weeks is crazy.
- Ghost Of Steve M. - May 17, 2012 at 5:01 PM
BTW, everything is based on advanced scouts who said to pitch him outside. Once he handles those outside pitches they will bring some balls in his wheelhouse as they move locations.They were doing the same to Espi.
- NatsLady - May 17, 2012 at 5:06 PM
Groin injuries still exist.Brandon Inge went from getting released by the Tigers following five years of sub par production to smacking four homers and driving in 17 runs in his first 11 games with the A's, but now a groin injury has his resurgence on hold.
- SCNatsFan - May 17, 2012 at 5:11 PM
You want to see a groin injury google Gordon's at bat in the Royals game last night or go to Deadspin to see it
- MicheleS - May 17, 2012 at 5:14 PM
New post for Beltway Baseball is up.
- NatsLady - May 17, 2012 at 5:20 PM
SCNats–wow, that hurt to watch and I don't even have a "little gentleman."
- JaneB - May 17, 2012 at 5:27 PM
It hardly seems fair to measure Ks against the cheating AL pitchers who never have to hit, until they get traded into the One True League.
- Tcostant - May 17, 2012 at 5:35 PM
It was HUGE that Gio signed an extention after that trade. Huge!
- NatsLady - May 17, 2012 at 6:12 PM
Votto does it again. Fortunately he is in New York.
- Avar - May 17, 2012 at 6:41 PM
FWIW – The articles I've read from the Sabre guys say that one hitter "protecting" another is a myth.
- NatsLady - May 17, 2012 at 7:01 PM
Avar–I've read the same. But it sure does seem like players believe it. Same with spots in the lineup.
- peric - May 17, 2012 at 7:01 PM
Even thoug it was injury shortened Zim had an outstanding year offensively finishing 2nd overall to Morse. LaRoche is hitting far better than Dunn ever did and he is behind him. Morse will soon be bsck and Harper is developing. It's way better. Zim will come around.