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Proofpoint Privacy Policy
Proofpoint Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy is effective as of February 13, 2014
Proofpoint understands the importance of safeguarding your privacy and we take this responsibility very seriously. We are providing the following Privacy Policy to inform you of our policies and procedures for the collection, use and disclosure of any information about you that we collect via www.proofpoint.com (this "Site") or by other means.
If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post those changes to this privacy statement, the home page, and other places we deem appropriate so that you are aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we disclose it.
We reserve the right to modify this privacy statement at any time, so please review it frequently. If we make material changes to this policy, we will notify you here, by email, or by means of a notice on our home page prior to the changes taking effect.
In this policy, "using" and "processing"information includes using cookies on a computer, subjecting the information to statistical or other analysis and using or handling information in any way, including without limitation collecting, storing, evaluating, modifying, deleting, using, combining, disclosing and transferring information within our organization or among our affiliates within the United States or internationally.
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Information We Collect and Use
Our primary goals in collecting information are to provide and improve our products and services, to provide quality customer service, to contact companies whose representative has indicated an interest in receiving information about Proofpoint products and to enable users to effectively navigate the Site.
We may collect your contact information in the following ways: if you sign up for a free 45 day trial, offers on the Site, newsletters, download white papers from the Site, respond to a promotion offered by a Proofpoint partner or send us an email. Such contact information includes first and last name, title, company name, industry type, mailing address, telephone number, fax number, email address and company size ("Contact Information"). We may also collect information about your mailbox size, which will allow us to classify your company by size. We may combine your Contact Information with information collected from others in order to improve the quality and value of our products and services, and to analyze and understand how our Site is used.
We also use your Contact Information to contact you with certain marketing or promotional materials, as well as other information that may be of interest to you. If you decide at any time that you no longer wish to receive such communications from us, please follow the unsubscribe instructions provided in any of the communications.
If you no longer wish to receive our newsletter you may opt-out of receiving them by following the instructions included in each newsletter or by emailing us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
We will retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you wish to cancel your account or request that we no longer use your information to provide you services contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com. We will retain and use your information as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
If you use the blog on this Web site, you should be aware that any personally identifiable information you submit there can be read, collected, or used by other users of these blogs, and could be used to send you unsolicited messages. We are not responsible for the personally identifiable information you choose to submit in these blogs. To request removal of your personal information from our blog, contact us at email@example.com. In some cases, we may not be able to remove your personal information, in which case we will let you know if we are unable to do so and why.
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We post customer testimonials/comments/reviews on our web site which may contain personally identifiable information. We do obtain the customer's consent via email prior to posting the testimonial to post their name along with their testimonial.
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When you visit the Site, we automatically collect technical and statistical data about your visit, such as your browser type, the pages you visit and any search terms you use ("Log Data"). We also collect your public IP address when you visit the Site. We may use your public IP address in order to determine whether certain requests are fraudulent or frivolous and we may automatically cross-reference your public IP address with your domain name (usually the domain name of your ISP or employer). Because you may be visiting the Site from your personal residence (for example, because you are telecommuting), your IP address and any associated domain name are treated as "Personal Network Information"instead of Contact Information. "Log Data" does not include Personal Network Information. Although such Personal Network Information may be used to administer and maintain the Site, it is not shared with any third parties, except as described below in the sections titled "Service Providers," "Compliance with Laws and Law Enforcement" and "Business Transfers." We will use Log Data for any purpose.
Aggregated Information
In addition, we may cull certain data from within the set of Contact Information, Personal Network Information and Log Data we collect from you and combine that information with information we collect from other Proofpoint users and customers (collectively the "Aggregated Information") in order to improve the quality and value of Proofpoint product offerings and to analyze and understand how our Site is used.
Like many websites, we use "cookies" to collect information. A cookie is a small data file that we transfer to your computer's hard disk for record keeping purposes. We utilize session ID cookies to enable certain features of the Site, to better understand how you interact with the Site, and to monitor aggregate usage by Proofpoint users and web traffic routing on the Site. Unlike persistent cookies, session cookies are deleted from your computer when you close your browser. You can instruct your browser, by editing its options, to stop accepting cookies or to prompt you before accepting a cookie from the websites you visit. If you do not accept cookies, however, you may not be able to use all portions of the Site or all functionality of the service. We do not link the information we store in cookies to any personally identifiable information you submit while on our site.
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The use of cookies by third parties is not covered by our privacy statement. We do not have access or control over these cookies. Third parties use session ID cookies to make it easier for you to navigate our site.
Clear Gifs (Web Beacons/Web Bugs)
Our third party advertising partner employs a software technology called clear gifs (a.k.a. Web Beacons/Web Bugs), that help us better manage content on our site by informing us what content is effective. Clear gifs are tiny graphics with a unique identifier, similar in function to cookies, and are used to track the online movements of Web users. In contrast to cookies, which are stored on a user's computer hard drive, clear gifs are embedded invisibly on Web pages and are about the size of the period at the end of this sentence. We do not tie the information gathered by clear gifs to our customers' personally identifiable information.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
From time to time we may share your Contact Information (name, email address, phone number) with our authorized channel partners so that they can provide you with information on goods or services that may be of interest to you. You can, at any time, update your information and/or opt out of receiving such communications by visiting http://www.proofpoint.com/id/update-info/index.php, filling in your information and modifying "Opt out of sharing info with third parties."
We may share Aggregated Information (after stripping of any information that would personally identify you) and Log Data with third parties for industry analysis, demographic profiling, and other purposes.
Service Providers and Partner Websites
We may from time to time use certain third party companies and individuals to perform Site-related services (for example, without limitation, website hosting, maintenance services, database management, Web analytics, and improvement of the Site's features) (service providers). These third party service providers have access to your Contact Information, Personal Network Information, and Log Data only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose. If you further are routed or otherwise make any web-browsing selection that takes you to another party's website you will be subject to the terms of such third party privacy policy for any activities that you conduct while on that third-party service.
Compliance with Laws and Law Enforcement
Proofpoint cooperates with government and law enforcement officials and private parties to enforce and comply with the law. We will disclose your Contact Information, Personal Network Information, and Log Data to government or law enforcement officials or private parties as we, in our sole discretion, believe necessary or appropriate to respond to claims and legal process (including without limitation subpoenas and notice of class certification), to protect the property and rights of Proofpoint or a third party, to protect the safety of the public or any person, or to prevent or stop any illegal, unethical or legally actionable activity.
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If Proofpoint is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of its assets, you will be notified via email and/or a prominent notice on our Web site of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information, as well as any choices you may have regarding your personal information.
Changing or Deleting Your Information
If your personally identifiable information changes, or if you no longer desire our service, you may correct, update or delete it by emailing our Customer Support at email@example.com. We will respond to your request to access within 30 days.
Security & International Transfer
Proofpoint is very concerned with safeguarding your information. We employ administrative, physical, procedural, and technological measures designed to protect your information from unauthorized access. Your information may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the privacy laws may not be as protective as those in your jurisdiction. If you are located outside the United States and choose to provide information to us, Proofpoint transfers your Contact and Personal Network Information to the United States and processes it there. Your submission of such information represents your agreement to that transfer. No method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure, however. Therefore, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Links to Other Sites
Our Site contains links to other websites. If you click on a third-party link you will be directed to that third party's website. We do not exercise control over third-party websites. These other websites may place their own cookies or other files on your computer, collect data or solicit personal information from you. This Privacy Policy addresses the use and disclosure of information that we collect from you through this Site. Other sites follow different rules regarding the use or disclosure of the personal information you submit to them. We encourage you to read the privacy policies or statements of the other websites you visit. The fact that we link to a website is not an endorsement, authorization, or representation of our affiliation with that third party, nor is it an endorsement of their privacy or information security policies or practices.
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Our Web site includes Social Media Features, such as the Facebook Like button and Widgets, such as the Share this button or interactive mini-programs that run on our site. These Features may collect your IP address, which page you are visiting on our site, and may set a cookie to enable the Feature to function properly. Social Media Features and Widgets are either hosted by a third party or hosted directly on our Site. Your interactions with these Features are governed by the privacy policy of the company providing it.
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This Site is not directed to children under 18. If a parent or guardian becomes aware that his or her child has provided us with personal or contact information without their consent, he or she should contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete such information from our files immediately.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely Satisfying Read
I bought Bakker's "The Darkness That Comes Before" on a whim, and it turned out to be a deeply satisfying read, with three-dimensional characters, all flawed and harboring feelings of self-doubt, holding on to past anger and frustrations, yet trying to improve constantly. Although I agree with other reviewers who say that they would have liked to see strong female...
Published on July 12 2008 by Voracious Reader
3.0 out of 5 stars Worth reading, but nothing special here
All around a decent book but nothing ground breaking here. A pretty quick read that's a little confusing to start but picks up well. Characters are not equally developed, some are powerful and unforgettable, others motivations are difficult to comprehend and under developed.
World building aspects are reasonable but once again nothing special. Other titles in the...
Published on June 18 2004
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely Satisfying Read,
This review is from: The Darkness That Comes Before (Mass Market Paperback)
I bought Bakker's "The Darkness That Comes Before" on a whim, and it turned out to be a deeply satisfying read, with three-dimensional characters, all flawed and harboring feelings of self-doubt, holding on to past anger and frustrations, yet trying to improve constantly. Although I agree with other reviewers who say that they would have liked to see strong female characters that weren't prostitutes, I feel that the women were still drawn up as three-dimensional human beings who fell into unfortunate circumstances but are doing their best to internally overcome their lot in life while at the same time searching for that one person whose love for them will transcend their situation.
Another extremely satisfying aspect of this novel is that Bakker attempts to show all characters and all sides equally. You get an impression of every single character's understanding of what is going on around them, allowing a detailed construction of the overarching story line, without feeling partial to anyone necessarily. His language can become sheer poetry at times, his conversations are realistic, all of his characters are desperately trying to hide their flaws and come out on the winning side of an argument.
Overall, a fantastically constructed, well thought-out novel, which deserves much attention. I will definitely be reading the other two books in this series.
13 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Epic fantasy of the year!,
Ian Kell "muzak fan" (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews
Wow, there's something in the water up in Canada, and US publishers are really missing out. Good thing for the Internet! Manitoban Steven Erikson, still without distribution in the states, has established himself as the penultimate epic fantasy writer of the day (except for maybe G.R.R. Martin). Now along comes 'The Darkness that Comes Before, an unequivocal stellar debut by Ontario native R. Scott Bakker.
All of the usual superlatives apply. Simply put, TDTCB is incredible, and any fan of epic or high fantasy should already have it on order. Bakker is an expert craftsman...his world is rich and believable, the characters godlike, and the plot constantly engaging and in motion. Toss in the requisite humor, flawed leads, sex and betrayal, and a true gem emerges from the fantasy morass.
Brief plot summary annotated from the book sleeve: Two thousand years have passed since Mog-Pharau, the No-God, last walked among Men. Now the Shriah of the Thousand Temples has declared Holy War, and untold thousands gather, determined to wrest Shimeh, the Holy City of the Latter Prophet, from the hands of their heathen kin. Among them, one man stands apart, a man who uses redemption to deceive, and passion to elevate and enslave... Anasurimbor Kellhus. Two couples, a barbarian chieftain and his concubine, a sorcerer and his harlot lover, share his trials and tribulations, each compelled by what they think they see: the possibility vengeance, the promise of redemption, the threat of apocalypse, or the hope of escape. As the violent fortunes of the Holy War transform Kellhus into an all-conquering prophet, they finally begin to ask: What is he really?
References have been made to Tolkein, but this novel is far more postmodern and machiavellian than LoTR. Bakker has more in common with Erikson, Stephen R. Donaldson, Martin or early Robert Jordan. There are multiple threads and disparate points of view (hence 'epic'), but as the book progresses they are wound tighter and tighter until the gripping conclusion.
Don't be misled by self-admitted Marxist reviewers.... Modern philosophies don't easily translate to fantasy novels (witness Goodkind's terrible slide), and Bakker himself wrote a great short article on sffworld.com about the current role of the fantasy genre in modern life (Why Fantasy and Why Now?). Bakker may come across as an educated, intelligent writer, but more importantly, he's a talented one. Avoid this debut at your own peril.
4.0 out of 5 stars A fresh and gritty approach to fantasy,
Thiago S. Silva (S�o Jos� dos Campos, SP, Brasil) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Darkness That Comes Before (Mass Market Paperback)
This is a very interesting series, and I'll base my review on the complete series, as I assume you'd be interested in reading the whole story.
It breaks the mold of regular fantasy books, bringing a more dark and mature tone to it. One of the best descriptions I've read of it was "Dune meets Lord of the Rings", and I found it evocative of Marion Zimmer Bradley's Mists of Avalon too.
The baseline for the story borrows heavily from Christian history and mythology, but it's not a catechizing book at all (i.e. Narnia series). I was kinda bothered by it at first, thinking it a lack of creativity, but as the book unfolds the parallels make for some very good reflections about Christianity as a sect, and faith in general.It is likely to please agnostics more than religious readers, I'd say.
Overall, I largely enjoyed the whole series, but it definitely has ups and downs, losing pace in many parts of the narrative in the two last books. I also got the impression that the ending was a bit rushed, as if the author had lingered too long during the core of the story, and found himself out of pages to finish the book. The ending is very "movie-like", by leaving a hook for sequels, but it does offer a conclusion for the story.
Overall, a very enjoyable read, very fresh and original, and definitely thrilling at some points. A worthy read if you're into fantasy but is looking for something more gritty and mature.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great and Deep book,
Ifeoluwapo Eleyinafe (Bronx, NY, USA) - See all my reviews
This is one of the best fantasy books I've read in a long time. Like one of the critics said above, the book brings you into a story thats been started a long time before. Personally, I think this adds to the feel of the book. Makes you feel like you're looking into something real. Furthermore, I like the way Bakker makes use of the philosophies of Nietzche in the creation of his hero. Toss in a little bit of the creation story from the Bible. And you have yourself a character that inhabits the space between possibilities. And yet, like a Nietzchian hero, you could almost call him an anti-hero in some parts of the book. Furthermore, the book doesn't just revolve around Khellus, the hero. Bakker has a good collection of deep, well developed supporting characters. This is a solid, well written. Its even poetic at some points. The world in this book is built on sound philosophies and logics. The politics and intrigue are amazing. And yet you can very clearly see the flawed humans beings at the center of it all. Yep, this is an excellent book and deserves all five stars. I wish I didn't have to wait for the next one.
5.0 out of 5 stars A great epic fantasy,
R. Nicholson - See all my reviews
This is one of those books that I could hardly wait to get a free minute or two to continue reading. It is the first of a series and I'm itching for the next volume to come out (expected sometime quite soon, in fact)
The first part of this book reminded me a lot of Frank Herbert's "Dune": that being, a rather diverse, confusing, "I wondering what's going on here", beginning: and like "Dune", your patience is rewarded as the individual pieces eventually get pulled together, making for one great story.
The story itself is fresh and intriguing; with plots and subplots involving individuals and also on a more global scale. There is a wealth of interesting characters and substantial character development. You will find war, revenge, deception, journeys, and an erotic sexy quality to the sporadic love scenes: all of which make this novel very readable and addicting.
If you liked the style of story telling you found in "Dune" or if you just like great fantasy writing, I would recommend this novel.
5.0 out of 5 stars can't wait for book two,
Morgan Wingfield (toronto, ontario) - See all my reviews
excellent book. before i read the darkness that comes before, the last books i truly enjoyed were (are) grrm's a song of ice and fire.
between asoiaf and the darkness that comes before, i've read a few of the biggies - tolkien (yeah, i was late on the bandwagon), tad williams's otherland, harry potter, the first 2 1/2 jordan wot books before i gave up, and a couple of others i can't remember.
but none of them could keep me wanting to read for any other reason than i just didn't want to give up (and i couldn't even manage that with wot).
then i read the darkness that comes before. by the time i got about halfway through the prologue, i was intrigued. by the time i was halfway through the book, i was hooked.
if you like your fantasy light and fluffy, this may not be for you. if you prefer a deeper, grittier, more thought provoking read, then i highly recommend the darkness that comes before.
favourite quote: "if the world is a game whose rules are written by the god, and sorcerers are those who cheat and cheat, then who has written the rules of sorcery?"
3.0 out of 5 stars Worth reading, but nothing special here,
By A Customer
All around a decent book but nothing ground breaking here. A pretty quick read that's a little confusing to start but picks up well. Characters are not equally developed, some are powerful and unforgettable, others motivations are difficult to comprehend and under developed.
World building aspects are reasonable but once again nothing special. Other titles in the genre are much more rewarding. If you're more a fan of 'epic' fantasy with highly developed characters and worlds I'd look else where [Martin, Hobbs, Erikson], if you're looking for a quick entertaining read this will be worth your while. There is enough here to hold out hope that the next volumes will be more compelling.
5.0 out of 5 stars Drew me into fantasy,
Don Eglinski (Edmonton, Canada) - See all my reviews
I've never really been one for fantasy, but after reading about this on Amazon.ca's site, I picked it up and was thoroughly blown away by the intrinsic philosophies and metaphysics, and the developed characters. Plot turns keep it intrigueing.
If you're a fan of Clive Barker, Frank Herbert, or more cerebral fantasy, then you'll be an instant Bakker fan. His writing style is poetic and erudite, and very much his own.
The Prince of Nothing series has quickly become one of my favourite stories ever. If you're not into complex epics, however, such as Dune, perhaps skip this and come back to it when you're more comfortable with the number of characters and its depth of meaning.
5.0 out of 5 stars A good start.,
Ali Siddiqui (Toronto, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Darkness That Comes Before (Mass Market Paperback)
A great starting fantasy book "The Darkness That Comes Before" is in my opinion a strong hard fantasy. At first I was a little put off from it because of the unnecessary cruel nature of some characters and the imagery. But, once I got past that I realized how tantalizing the world that Bakker has created is. It's a cruel but fascinating place where magic, faith, sex, and violence are embraced in equal measures. If I were pressed to say who this book is marketed towards I would say adults most definitely. Due to not just the adult situations but also because of the complex and harrowing storyline. I took the dive and I am happy with what I've read.
14 of 18 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Darkness that Comes Before,
By A Customer
This book has garnered outstanding reviews and the author is being hailed as the heir to Tolkien.
I'm not sure that I see why. While this first novel has some original touches and nicely avoids good-versus-evil cliches, it doesn't really stand out to me. The worldbuilding is that of generic epic fantasy, with civilizations lasting thousands of years, emperors, dark lords, and multiple species; some distinctly Frank Herbert-esque touches of religious cults, killing words and Mentat-like trances add interest, but are not really well developed. (I do think the Sranc, murderous creatures perhaps best described as goblin-elves, are interesting.) Rapid POV switches between characters who are broadly sketched rather than vividly developed makes the plot not so much hard to follow as hard to maintain interest in.
Sentence-level writing is sparse, at times to the point of dullness; there is an overall lack of imagery, and though I applaud the author's desire to avoid infodumps I think readers may find the setting generally underdeveloped. While reading, I never felt drawn into the world; not only visual but sensory detail is largely lacking from what feel like rapidly sketched scenes.
The work shows potential, but not brilliance, in my opinion.
This will probably appeal to fans of epic fantasy; I don't think it transcends the genre.
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Daniels' Foods, headquartered in Walworth, Wis., is the parent company of six Sentry Foods supermarkets clustered around the Lake Geneva resort area in southern Wisconsin.
A handful of Daniels' Foods 450 employees hold MasterCard Executive BusinessCard® cards to use for travel purposes — spending about $100,000 per month. By taking advantage of the MasterCard Commercial Card Program, the company, which has annual revenues of $45 million, has been able not only to reduce paperwork but also to take advantage of customer rewards.
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As the business continued to grow during the past 75 years, so did the number of purchases, bills, and checks that the company produced. Fifteen years ago, company officials began looking at ways to reduce paperwork and pay all their bills at the same time once a month. "We wanted to get one bill at the end of the month, pay that bill, and reduce our paperwork so we weren't writing so many checks," says Terry Daniels, president and CFO of Daniels' Foods, and grandson of the company's founder.
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The cause of the breakup was not initially reported. However, a source for Star is now claiming that the former 'Zoey 101' star has dumped Aldridge for 28-year-old Louisiana business man James Watson, who lives relatively close to the Spears family estate in Kentwood.
"They started dating last December," the source said.
Spears and Aldridge were at the center of a media firestorm in 2007 when it was revealed that Spears was pregnant with Aldridge's baby. The couple reportedly then got engaged before Spears gave birth to a baby girl, Maddie Briann, on June 19, 2008. The engagement was called off the following year.
That same year, Aldridge made headlines again when a car crash in Louisiana left him hospitalized. He was later charged with careless operation of a vehicle.
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- Saturday 06 FebruaryBy Belladonna
What?? They broke up??? I thought they would last forever!! NOT!
- Saturday 06 FebruaryBy webkitty
And this is newsworthy Why? Couldn't care less.
- Saturday 06 FebruaryBy montanese
wow. trading up from redneck, to redneck businessman. those Spears wimmin, they's classy!
- Saturday 06 FebruaryBy Belladonna
LOL! Right, just like big sis got.
- Saturday 06 FebruaryBy Diana
I am totally shocked these two are breaking up, after all this time togther. lmao,, They were togther long enough to have a baby,, that was it. Now shes tied down for the next 20 years because a lack of disipline, and self respect. Very sad for the child.
- Saturday 06 FebruaryBy krs
Pretty sure she can well afford that poor child she's tied down with (is that how your parents felt about you?). At least she's not been photo'd almost dropping the baby whilst keeping a firm hand on her drink.
- Saturday 06 FebruaryBy winnieHigh Rank Vote downVote upReport this
are we really suprised?
- Saturday 06 FebruaryBy gapch813
Tied down ????? You must be joking...nothing ties down women like that...Someone else will be changing diapers, feeding and chasing that toddler . Probably the grandmother/nanny who will enable her daughter to have more kids out of wedlock !
- Saturday 06 FebruaryBy David
This has got to be the most worthless info in news I have heard in a while. Who gives a Rats A_ _!!!!!!!!!!
- Saturday 06 FebruaryBy tie
OMG!!! How surprising! They could not make their relationship last!!!! I would never have thought it!
- Saturday 06 FebruaryBy cow1129
I would have been more suprised if they stayed together. They need to grow up. Jamie Lynn needs a good spaking and we need to quit admiring trash like her, Brad Pitt, Angeline Jolie and other "celebraties" with their low morals.
- Saturday 06 FebruaryBy janet
someone could also use a good spelling lesson!!!
what exactly makes her trash? the fact that she had a baby? she chose to be responsable and take care of that baby. which is more than we can say for some "adults" who have children. who made you a judge and are your hands clean?
- Saturday 06 FebruaryBy janice
I like Jamie Lynn at least she is taking care of her baby. She is not the only teenager that got pregnant. Hats off to the young girl. I never see her in the spotlight or doing crazy stuff. She is more grown up then some people give her credit.
- Saturday 06 FebruaryBy george
he must live in a better trailor park
- Saturday 06 FebruaryBy wacawaca
how sad, at least she didn't get an abortion; kids who want to engage in adult activities need to assume adult responsibilities; mistakes happen; it takes a real man to have self restraint to love a woman for who she is ie everything about her enough to buy a home or at least engage and then get married then have intimacy afterwards not this backward world of infatuation, lust, live together, then an oops baby then engagement, then maybe marriage.. then of course divorce...so backwards these days.... waiting for marriage i know it's very hard this day and age..sigh...
- Saturday 06 FebruaryBy R K
Like I said when the news of her pregnancy first happened, it's not my place to judge anyone. I pray teens will choose chastity over being sexually active, but for those that don't, they have to live with the consequences, and at least she took responsibility and didn't take the easy way out. I respect her for that and wish her the best, as I do any mother and child.
- Saturday 06 FebruaryBy salpukiLow Ranked Vote downVote upReport this
well she at least knows how to lay down , spread her legs and make a baby. Mommy & sis taught her well.
- Monday 08 FebruaryBy Piccolo
You ignorant POS!
- Saturday 06 February
thts not suprising. and omgsh she looks so much like Britney!
- Tuesday 09 FebruaryBy meems
Janice....now who needs a spelling lesson? Is this the pot calling the kettle BLACK?
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Issues arise when a client comes to you expressing concern that their ex-spouse, or soon to be ex-spouse, is filing for bankruptcy relief. With the caveat that each case must be examined under the relevant state codes and procedures, what follows is a general guideline to understanding the issues, and pro-actively representing, your client's interests:
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What are the debts your client owes jointly with the spouse? Are their debts your client incurred for the spouse?
Recognize that a single individual filing for relief under Chapter 7 of the bankruptcy code will not stop creditors from enforcing judgment against the non-filing spouse if he/she is a co-debtor on the obligation (But See 11 U.S.C. § 1301, stay against co-debtor in a Chapter 13).
When negotiating on the divorce decree, recognize that a goal of the 2005 amendments to the bankruptcy code was to provided increased protection for ex-spouses and children- and that the bankruptcy code gives "domestic support obligation" creditors special protections
Should an ex-spouse file for bankruptcy, and if the ex-spouse lists your client on Schedule "F" or Schedule "E", your client should file either: (1) an adversary proceeding to have his/her debt declared non-dischargeable as a DSO or (2) file an adversary proceeding to determine that any and all obligations owed to him/her are of the kind referenced as DSO's under 11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(5).
While certain exempt property may not be used by the bankruptcy chapter trustee to pay to domestic support obligation creditors, such property is now available to pay the DSO creditor. The state court or the bankruptcy court may then reduce the claim to a money judgment and enforce such judgment.These are some general guidelines to protect your client's interest in prior to, and in the wake of, a bankruptcy filing by a spouse/former spouse.
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Rampage: "When Tito signed, I went, 'Damn – there goes my Roy Jones fight'"
Prior to Bellator 97, rumors had been swirling that former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (32-11 MMA) would be making his Bellator debut in a boxing match opposite former multi-division champ Roy Jones Jr. (56-8).
When Rampage took to the cage at Bellator 97, many anticipated it would be to announce that he would meet Jones Jr. in a boxing match on pay-per-view later this year.
However, Jackson pulled a surprise and made the following statement:
"I'm happy to be back here on Spike TV. I'm training hard, man. I'm back motivated and I found my love for MMA again. Now I'm with a reputable company that knows how to treat his fighters. It's on! I'm down to fight Roy. I'm a big fan of his. I'm a big fan of that man. He's one of the best boxers of his time. But for my first fight in Bellator, I want it to be an MMA fight – and I'm going to be fighting this man coming out right now."
With that, Tito Ortiz's walkout music began playing and "The Huntington Beach Bad Boy" emerged with his trademark flag over his shoulder to announce that he had in fact signed with Bellator.
During a Monday call with media members in support of the fight, Rampage talked about how Tito ruined his plans:
"When Tito signed, I went, 'Damn – there goes my Roy Jones fight.' But I think that the Jones fight will come around eventually after Tito and I fight. If everything goes according to plan, I'm sure the fight is going to to happen because Jones is very interested in fighting me."
Ortiz, whose most recent cage appearance came at UFC 148 in July 2012, joked: "I didn't mean to," when asked about butting Jones out of the way.
"I come here and I fight someone who no one knows, and all of a sudden, people are like, 'Tito's getting a gimme fight,'" Ortiz said. "I don't want no gimme fight. My whole career, I've always fought the top five in the world. I've always tried to be shut down, and sometimes I shut those people up, or I walk away with a close loss. But I always came out and put on a show. When I came out here, I didn't want an easy fight."
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bellator is wack. rampage is cool. tito is a fool for thinking he can contend with top 5s. close losses? to forrest?!?! but, its forrest. he got dominated by pretty much every other top 5 he's been in there with. Beat bader, but lets be real… bader isn't a fighter.
C'mon, Rampage… So, you're pissed at the UFC for putting you up against all these wrestlers, but you praise Bellator, calling them a "reputable" company for matching you up against one of the first guys to really perfect the G&P style? You're talkin' out your ass, bro. For real


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Mysterious noises traced to rare 'frost quakes'
St.Louis • Chuck Herron heard the loud thud, then another and another. It sounded like someone was dropping big snowballs on the roof of his home.
The house is more than 100 years old and creaks, Herron said, "but I'd never heard anything like that before."
As his neighbors in tiny Paris, Mo., huddled around televisions Sunday for the Super Bowl, many were startled by similar strange noises. Some even saw flashes of light and called 911.
Scientists say the community experienced a rare natural phenomenon known as a "frost quake," which happens when moisture in the ground suddenly freezes and expands. If conditions are just right, the soil or bedrock breaks like a brittle frozen pipe, generating mysterious noises that range from an earthquake-like rumble to sharp cracking noises sometimes mistaken for falling trees.
This winter has been ripe for frost quakes, known technically as cryoseism. Temperatures have been frigid, but occasional warm-ups have allowed for thawing. And the temperature swings have sometimes been abrupt.
That was the case last weekend in Missouri, where temperatures in the 40s on Saturday gave way to single-digit readings by Sunday night.
In Mark Twain's hometown of Hannibal, Mo., 100 miles north of St. Louis, police and emergency dispatches received several calls within about two hours. Facebook feeds were filled with worries.
Some people compared the noise to a sonic boom that rattles windows, said Michael Hall, executive director of the 911 center that covers the Hannibal area. Others described it as sounding like "somebody banging on their house."
Missouri isn't alone. Frost quakes were reported last month in Canada and in several other states — Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin.
In DeKalb, Ill., Lisa Kammes and her family were getting ready for bed earlier this winter when the loud popping noises began.
"The louder ones sounded like somebody was throwing snowballs at the house," Kammes said.
Neighbors heard noises too, and several contacted police.
"It wasn't the regular noise you hear when your house is creaking, blowing in the wind or ice is breaking," Kammes said.
The light flashes reported by some people are believed to come from electrical changes that occur when the freezing compresses rocks.
Robert Herrmann of the Saint Louis University Earthquake Center said frost quakes are far different from real earthquakes. Tremors typically occur a mile or two underground. Frost quakes are near the surface and do not show up on seismographs.
"People nearby will probably notice them a lot because they are shallow, but because they do not penetrate deep within the earth, the magnitude will not be large," Herrmann said. "But the process is the same. There is something that is causing rock to move, and as the rock moves, it generates sound waves and the ground motion."
AccuWeather meteorologist Alex Sosnowski said frost quakes are most common in the northern Plains.
"It has to get suddenly colder," Sosnowski said. "If you have a mild winter, you're probably not going to have a lot of this going on."


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Ummmm - pretty difficult to identify from leaf and seed pods alone. Plants are categorised by their flowers, so it makes this quite hard. I think that I would make sure that it didn't self-seed (in case it's a thug) and save the seed to grow in pots to see what happens. You never know - it may be something quite special!
(There may be someone out there, however, who is cleverer than I and will be able to help you.)
The mind boggles at your swimming cozzie, Frank!
I think most people's soft fruit is ruined by this damp weather. My strawberries are rubbish - though the raspberries are OK. The canes only grew about 4' high though, because it was so dry - but the current wet weather has swelled the fruit. Good crop - but hard to harvest with lots of lush greenery as well.
I hope your grandchildren realise how spoilt they are (in the best possible way) - Sunday roast on a Tuesday? Lucky them!
The Peak District is one part of the country I have yet to visit properly Jo - what have seen of it I know it's lovely. Hard to tell your Peaks from your Exmoors in driving rain though!
I see that Tatton is being shown on BBC2 on Friday before GW. Weather is said to be getting better by the end of the week. Let's hope so.
Well - I think I've got here at last! It's taken ages to scroll through the thread ten pages at a time - either my computer or the site won't let me go directly to "view first unread post"
Anyway - yesterday was lovely and sunny with a good breeze, so perfect for getting holiday washing done and dusted, as it were. Dead-headed lots of stuff, and it's beginning to look a bit tidier in the garden. Didn't get lawn cut, though. OH picked up a bug/food poisoning from the meal we ate out on the last night of the holiday on Friday! So I had to devote some time to my Florence Nightingale act.
Today, he's a bit better, but it's raining again, so no gardening, lawn is soaked and shaggy in need of a good trim.
I saw the forecast for the end of the weekend, so that's a bit hopeful. Geoff your photo reminds me, I must look out my bikini. On second thoughts, maybe not
I grew mine from seed this year, and they are doing surprisingly well. Last year, the nurtured plants sulked in the cold of early summer, but made up for it by flowering their socks off from mid-August to November. (They would have kept going until Christmas I think - but I cut them down and removed them before the frost could make them into a sorry mess!)
So I wouldn't give up just yet - I have high hopes that a bit of sun (please) and therefore better light and warmth will send them into ecstasies of flowering!
In the life of Pick 'n' Mix, David, I seem to get all the hard inedible ones
Oh, well, I'm getting a bit philosophical about it all now - go on hols = rain (we always have some rain no matter where or when we go - the Med or US or stay-at-home. We've got used to it now - lots of practice ). Come home = sun.
The garden is overflowing - lots that has flopped with the wet and lots that needs dead-heading, cutting back etc etc. So that's the next week taken care of . . .
Home again - and would you believe it - the sun is shining! And it's predicted to do so tomorrow as well.
Driving back across Exmoor, the temperature was showing as 11 C - and this for July! tomorrow is St Swithin's Day - so fingers crossed, everyone, for sunshine all round
aaaaargh! Freebie Queen! Beautiful yes - but still a nightmare
Nicandra aka Apple of Peru.
OMG. My ex next-door-neighbour moved to Norfolk, and kindly (!) supplied me with some seeds. In a fit of enthusiasm, I planted them, and passed on some seed to some friends (soon to be ex-friends I wouldn't be surprised).
The plant is amazingly large for so small a seed. The flowers are a pretty pale blue. The seedheads are reminiscent of "Chinese Lanterns".
BUT - after a dozen years or so, I am still finding the seedlings springing up. At least they are recognisable by their spotty leaves - but they are a real nuisance!
Well - you like to set a challenge, don't you?!!! The north-facing aspect will be limiting, but not unsurmountable. I like the suggestions given by others, but will again suggest you make haste slowly.
With regard to herbs - just check where they come from originally. Mediterranean herbs are unlikely to thrive in your conditions. You need hardier plants that will respond to the reduced light levels. We'll put our collective thinking caps on for the future, but for now, I think you could perhaps go with the suggestions for instant results from the GC with ready-planted hanging baskets, and then plan for next year. It won't be long before the spring bulbs are available - and they are always cheerful additions to the garden after winter!
Grey cloud cover today, and a couple of light showers - which seems to pass for "good" in this current summer!
Oh, well - we've had a bit of a break, so theoretically will go back home tomorrow refreshed. Or rusty


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|So Mrs. Doubtfire 2 is being halted. Robin hated the Bonnie Hunt script. So they're getting another person to write it...according to wikipedia's page on it. They are doing another Carrey sequel..Ace 3...without Carrey again (just like in dumb and dumberer and son of the mask) and this is going to be based on...Ace's son. They are doing a Santa Clause 3, due out this winter...
|On Wednesday, August 30th 2006 9:23 pm, melodymaestra wrote:
yeah not jim....they meant john belushi.
|On Sunday, September 3rd 2006 9:14 am, helpmegetpissed wrote:
|True allot of the new segals suck..like son of the mask and D&DMER But you have forgoting on thing....robert willims wil lbe in this movie...One reason why most of those movies bombed was for the fact that the orignal acter wasnt there....So yea it might not be that bad.......
|On Sunday, September 3rd 2006 10:42 am, colakid12 wrote:
Robin... lol
|On Wednesday, September 27th 2006 5:07 pm, Noteldnep wrote:
|I'm not really looking forward to this movie very much. To be honest, I think this is one of those movies that stands fine on its own without a sequel.


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|450 Gram
|Sunflower oil
|2 Tablespoon
|2 Clove (10 gm)
|Ground black pepper
|1⁄2 Teaspoon
|Oyster sauce
|1 Tablespoon
|Spring onions
|1 , cut into pieces
1. Using a knife, cut the tiny squid into rings and the larger one into strips. Do not throw away the tentacles, add them to the recipe.
2. Crush the garlic, pound the coriander stems.
3. Heat a wok, add oil. When hot, quickly fry the garlic and pounded coriander stalks to bring out the flavor. Keep the leaves for garnish.
4. Slightly increase the heat and and add the squid. Stir fry quickly for 2 to 3 minutes. Do not over cook these little suckers because, you don't want them to be rubbery.
5. Add the pepper and oyster sauce and finally the onions. Stir for 1 minutes. Remove from heat.
6. Serve hot. You can serve it steamed rice or noodles.
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1. I am not being defensive. I am trying to explain to you that you're a fucking idiot. Apparently you are too dense to understand even that.
2. There is nothing constructive in "this band sucks".
3. Yuck is not "one of my favorite bands". I like them, sure. I like lots of bands.
4. It is particularly rich that you say you like Vampire Weekend. That's some of the most derivative drivel around these days.
This conversation is over.
So, this band is pretty rad. Good live?
Oh, and Vampire Weekend are as mediocre as they come.
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Not really. Tom pretty much covered it.
Courtney Barnett - 6/5 - The Mohawk
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Death Grips - 7/18 - The Mohawk
Kraftwerk - 9/25 - Bass Concert Hall
I'd actually rather see them in the afternoon, maybe on the outdoor theater. I just hope they don't get stuck with the 1 PM main stage slot...
12/6: Japandroids/DIIV
1/10: Mister Lies/Matthewdavid
I don't think we have to worry about them being on main stage. I am envisioning a Tame Impala time slot.
Yuck's CD reminds me more of Superchunk than Dinosaur Jr.
Love their CD, can't wait for them this year!
Just no conflict with Givers or Wu LYF. That would ruin my day.
Thanks for this thread - now I'd love to see them. Hope they aren't on too early.
Gone or gone? He looked pretty rough last year
Dede' Arneaux
Come a long long, come a long long way
He announced late last year that he was leaving the band. They have a new singer.
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Soy, Coriander Pork Stir-fry with Noodles
|Hokkien noodles/Pasta
|250 Gram
|Pork leg/Chicken steak / beef steak
|300 Gram, sliced into thin strips (Pork leg steak used)
|To marinate the meat
|Red onion
|1 Medium (Spanish onion)
|Coriander sprigs
|3 Medium (or 1 tbsp)
|Soy sauce
|2 Tablespoon
|1⁄2 Teaspoon
|To Taste
|For the vegetables
|1 Cup (16 tbs), cut into pieces
|1 Cup (16 tbs), sliced
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1. Take the pork leg steak or any meat desired and cut into thin strips.
2. Marinate the meat with the onion and coriander paste (about 2 tbsp of the mixture or as needed) as shown in How To Cook Roast Soya Chicken With Coriander And Thyme Recipe Video.
3. Add soy sauce, salt and pepper. Mix everything well and let sit to marinate for about 30 - 60 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, cook the pasta as per the instructions on the pack or soak the hokkien noodles in boiling water for 5 minutes. Once done drain and set aside.
5. In a pot of boiling water, cook the cut vegetables for about 2 minutes until soft. Once done, drain them and soak in cold water (to prevent further cooking). Set them aside.
6. In a heated wok or heavy bottom pan or a non-stick frying pan, add vegetable oil and garlic.
7. Stir fry the marinated pork until browned.
8. Once the meat is browned, add the cooked vegetables and stir fry them for just a minute.
9. Add the noodles and stir fry for a minute or so over medium heat.
10. Season with soy sauce, chicken stock and salt (if desired) stir well to mix everything.
11. Serve warm and enjoy!


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A-Lapwing-20081024_1821, originally uploaded by Paradise in Portugal.
The first Lapwings are arriving back again to over-winter here. We find a lot of them on the plains of the Alentejo along with Golden Plovers.
A-Lapwing-20081024_1821, originally uploaded by Paradise in Portugal.
The first Lapwings are arriving back again to over-winter here. We find a lot of them on the plains of the Alentejo along with Golden Plovers.
I had a break with Daniela at the beginning of the week and we decided to go north and grab ourselves a Dipper; thanks to a very informative offer from Rui Marcão we were able to do just that and the above is the result. We were looking for some other species as well but sadly we blew out on all of them – not surprising really as the temperature was well over 40ºC/105ºF and it was a tad warm even for us.
Little-Owl-(Athena-noctua)-20090609, originally uploaded by Paradise in Portugal.
I wasn't going to put this picture up on this blog …. I posted it on my birding blog and was going to leave it at that … I mean I see these Little Owls every other day, they're not that special, but ever since I put it up on to my Flickr Photostream I've been inundated with comments so hey, what the heck, if it's that good I'll post it here as well! I hope you enjoy it!
Red-rumped-Swallow-20090507, originally uploaded by Paradise in Portugal.
It seems ages since I wrote the last entry in this blog – it all goes to show that there's no rest for the wicked I suppose! So what's been happening?
Well, the sun's been shining and most days recently I seem to have been out there guiding and birding – and when I haven't been doing that I've been trying to catch up with the paperwork that always goes on behind the scenes.
Now I'm not going to bore anyone with the ins and outs of the paperwork, (which just seems to get more tedious, involved and threatening every day – the latest gem is a threat from our local authority to fine any business that doesn't comply with the latest State grab for more money with a fine of two and a half million euros!), as the photos below make up for all the days we have to spend doing it. They were all taken during the last couple of weeks during which time the Quinta's been lucky enough to play host to some far better photographers than I'll ever be, but these are my offerings; some of them are colourful, some of them not, some of them interesting to the general public, and some of them interesting only to those of us who get a thrill from distinguishing one little brown bird from another! The one above is of course of one of my favourite species, a Red-rumped Swallow. They were picking up nesting material from the petrol station forecourt in Santa Clara, so it was a nice easy shot to make – comfortable too, sitting in the bar with a drink by my elbow!
Wood-Lark-20090504, originally uploaded by Paradise in Portugal.
Pure luck to have been in the right place at the right time again but this is one of my favourites. Not often that one's able to get a record this sharp …. I think I'm proudest of this shot than of pretty well any other I've taken during the last few months!
Short-toed-Lark-20090504, originally uploaded by Paradise in Portugal.
A rather boring LBJ but one that it's difficult to find and get a good shot of so I was pleased with this.
Rock-Bunting-20090506, originally uploaded by Paradise in Portugal.
I adore Rock Buntings and we're lucky enough to have them nesting in the garden – so why did I feel it was necessary to trek to the top of a mountain for this shot? No reason really, the shot was there and sometimes one simply doesn't see the beauty we have on our own doorstep ….
Melodious-Warbler-20090507, originally uploaded by Paradise in Portugal.
This is a species that a lot of people like to see when they come to the Quinta. They arrive back late from migration, typically getting in during the first week in May, one of our last arrivals, but they make their prescence felt from day 1 by singing from any available perch.
Linnet-20090506, originally uploaded by Paradise in Portugal.
Friends and family will know of my quest for a decent shot of a male Linnet in breeding plumage …. Well, this shot'll do for the present and I'll keep trying for that one I know is waiting for me somewhere!
Kingfisher-20090511, originally uploaded by Paradise in Portugal.
Another shot that I've been longing to take – I just must get closer next time and wait, wait, wait …..


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Morningside is ranked seventh on a list of the nation's 20 fastest growing private colleges, based on a comparison of student enrollment growth from 2002 to 2012. During that period, Morningside's total enrollment grew from 1,032 students in the fall of 2002 to 2,221 students in the fall of 2012, an increase of more than 115 percent.
"This recognition is a testimony to how far Morningside College has come in the last 10 years," said Morningside College President John Reynders. "The quality of our undergraduate and graduate programs has never been stronger, and the generosity of our donors has enabled us to make significant improvements to the campus. This growth is good for the college and Sioux City."
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The Yankees were able to capture their first win of the season last night in Houston, escaping the three game series against the Astros with a 4-2 win in the series finale. Afterwards, they got on a plane headed North of the Boarder for a three game weekend series again the Toronto Blue Jays.
Friday night's game at the Rogers Centre will be the Jays' first home game of the season, so we should expect the atmosphere to be pretty electric tonight.
The Jays are coming home from Tampa where they open their season with a four game series against the Tampa Bay Rays, splitting the series two games apiece.
Probable pitching matchups:
- Friday, 4/4: Masahiro Tanaka vs Dustin McGowan
- Saturday, 4/5: Michael Pineda vs R.A. Dickey
- Sunday, 4/5: CC Sabathia vs Drew Hutchinson
For this series preview, we spoke with Ian Hunter, editor of bluejayhunter.com, and he gave us some insight on the Blue Jays, and we can expect from the first of many meetings this season.
1. Expectations for the Blue Jays this season: "I think the Blue Jays are at best a fourth-place team. In any other division, the current roster would probably have a decent chance, but the quality of teams within the American League East is in a much higher stratosphere. The only legitimate shot they have is if Blue Jays can somehow avoid the injury bug and have breakout seasons from players like Brett Lawrie, Brandon Morrow and Melky Cabrera."
2. The Jays lost Jose Reyes after one game; how big of a loss is that: "Losing an All-Star shortstop the caliber of Jose Reyes is a huge loss for any team, let alone one like the Blue Jays who desperately need a spark plug at the top of the lineup. When Reyes went down last year, the Blue Jays actually went 34-32 without him in the lineup.
"Right now the Blue Jays can defensively fill the void at shortstop in the interim with Jonathan Diaz and/or Ryan Goins, but it's the offense and speed which they will sorely miss with Jose Reyes out of the lineup."
3. Players to watch for this series: "One - Jose Bautista. He had an incredible Spring Training campaign with 6 home runs, and is showing no signs of letting up in the first week of regular season action. For me, Jose Bautista at bats are always appointment viewing because you never know when he'll launch one out of the park with pure ferociousness.
"And secondly, Drew Hutchison - the starter for Sunday's game. He's a young, promising starting pitcher who looked great in his season debut against the Rays. Heading to the hill against the New York Yankees will be a true test of his ability."
4. Pitcher to lookout for: "R.A. Dickey. If his knuckleball is dancing like he wants it to, Dickey is nearly unhittable within the confines of the Rogers Centre. He has a 5-3 record in 8 career starts versus the Yankees with a 2.88 ERA.
"There were some concerns about his knuckleball velocity on Opening Day, as he topped out at 78.6 MPH. Ideally, he wants it to be in the high 70's/low 80's to maximize the full effect of the pitch."
5. Outsider's thoughts on the Yankees' chances this season: "I always marvel at how often people count the Yankees out early in the season, and yet they somehow manage to make it interesting in the second half. The Yankees were decimated with injuries just as much as the Blue Jays were last season, and yet the Yankees still finished 85-77 while the Jays were 74-88.
"As someone from the outside looking in, I'd say age is the big concern surrounding this Yankees roster, but the overall quality of players on the squad is still very high. I think the Yankees have a better shot at making the playoffs than the Blue Jays do, that's for sure. But it will be a tough fight for New York with potentially 3-4 playoff-worthy teams in the division."
Special thanks to Ian for answering a few questions, and make sure that if you go anywhere for Blue Jays news and commentary, it's at bluejayhunter.com.