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Using Sweep Rail to create a 3D claw
Video: Using Sweep Rail to create a 3D clawIn this video, we will investigate the Rail Sweep commands: the One Rail and the Two Rail Sweeps. Both kind of sweeps can create surfaces that are either mechanical or organic. Mechanical surfaces have sharp edges and flat surfaces, while organic surfaces are very smooth and flowing. So, we'll take a look at both kinds of surfaces for each of the Rail commands. Since our robot is mostly mechanical, we'll take a little short detour and demo some of the sweeps that are organic. Let me maximize this Perspective window, turn on some organic lines, and let's check out, first of all, the One Rail Sweep.
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In Rhino 4.0 Essential Training, author Dave Schultze shows how the 3D NURBS-based modeling tools in Rhino 4.0 are used to engineer products from toy robots to full-sized aircraft. This course concentrates on using Rhino 4.0 for industrial design and rapid prototyping, with a review of common 3D terminology using specific examples. Along with a comprehensive exploration of the Rhino interface, the course includes an introduction to building 3D objects with Rhino's three primary entities: the curve, the surface, and the solid. Exercise files are included with the course.
- Understanding 3D terminology
- Viewing a 3D model in Rhino 4.0
- Manipulating objects with commands
- Creating curves, surfaces, and solids
- Applying transformations to 3D objects
- Creating unique shapes with Boolean operators
- Snapping to objects and planes
- Defining curve and surface degree
- Prototyping a 3D model
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Using Sweep Rail to create a 3D claw
In this video, we will investigate the Rail Sweep commands: the One Rail and the Two Rail Sweeps. Both kind of sweeps can create surfaces that are either mechanical or organic. Mechanical surfaces have sharp edges and flat surfaces, while organic surfaces are very smooth and flowing. So, we'll take a look at both kinds of surfaces for each of the Rail commands. Since our robot is mostly mechanical, we'll take a little short detour and demo some of the sweeps that are organic. Let me maximize this Perspective window, turn on some organic lines, and let's check out, first of all, the One Rail Sweep.
I'm going to use this curve as the rail and the other curve as the profile. We find it underneath Surface menu > Sweep 1 Rail. Let's select the rail and then the curve, right-click to enter, hit OK. We'll take a look, so it's a pretty organic shape from two simple curves, but you know that the shape is somewhat limited because it has to follow that 1 Rail.
So, it's almost like the second edge along the top is an exact duplicate of the one below. So, to avoid that situation, there is the Two Rail Sweep, where each of the rails could be completely different, and I didn't mentioned before - we can have multiple profiles along there, that are also of different shapes. Let's start the Two Rail Sweep under the Surface menu, select the rails, then the Profiles. Hit Enter.
I'm going to take a look here. So, it's a much more organic shape, with a lot more power and control involved. However, if you think that this is going to be a little too complicated, judging by the isoparms on the surface, we can go ahead and say make is Simple, and then hit the Preview. Notice those isocurves are far fewer. So, what's happening is that it's following the constraints of the Rails and the Profile curves, but kind of simplifying and averaging the surface in between.
So, if it looks petty close, as I've mentioned before, Simpler is always better. Okay, now on to the Mechanical Sweeps. We are going to start off by working on the antenna. I just got a memo from the antenna department that our prior design was not passing the tests. So, they've had to take this enclosure and raise it up vertically. We're going to have to make up the difference with this profile here. Now for lot of zooming and panning sometimes you'll need to reset. So, the way to do that is select an object and go to Zoom Selected.
That will bring it back and recalibrate everything, okay. We've also mentioned before that we can use an edge, wherever it appears, as if it's a curve. So, let's start the command and see how that works. Surface > Sweep 1 Rail. I'm going to select this edge and in this cross section, hit Enter. It's pretty straightforward. There's not too many options. I'm going to go ahead and hit OK. And we'll kind of zoom around here and make sure it worked all right. This is another reason I like to work in the Perspective Viewport.
So, it looks like it went around nice and clean, and there is no twisting or pinching that can sometimes happen. You will also note, if I select this surface, it goes through. So, that's another technique I practice. You can always trim things back. I don't try to make it exact the first time. So, you'll notice that goes way inside, very easy to trim. We'll worry about that later. Next up: we have the Claw. This will be built in the center just to make it easy, and once this shape is complete, we'll move it over to one of the sides for the hand and then mirror the other copy.
Now I got another memo. It looks like these washers, or caps were on sale, so they have bought quite a few. I'm going to have to use those to build this next piece of geometry. So, let me go back to the four Viewports. We can talk about this shape here. Turn the control points on with F10. If we zoom in, you can see how that was constructed. Notice anytime two control points or more are close together that's an area of higher detail. Farther part tends to be smoother. So, that was drawn from the Right viewport, and if you look to the Front viewport, we just made a slight rotation of it because you can tell it has an angle, and then it mirrored the other side.
Turn of the Control point with F11. We're going to go back to the Perspective and maximize it. And we'll start off with the simplest shape here. There is a straight line. I'm going to use that just to see how it looks. Surface > Sweep 2 Rails. We've got these two profiles here, a Cross Section curve there, Enter, just say OK and we'll take a look here. So, it's a pretty involved surface. We could also cap that closed with another command, but I'm going to save that for the next step here.
I'm going to get rid of this, hit Delete. Direct your attention to these curves, top and bottom. So, I've talked about this before, but it's worth mentioning. This is what is called the Prefilletize. I've added some corner radius already built in. So, that adds some detail right, off the bat. We don't have to go back later and fill its surfaces or solids. Another way look at it is we have a kind of backup plan, if it doesn't look the way we intend.
So, I'm going to repeat the Surface > Sweep 2 Rails, then I'm going to pick both of these cross section curves. Starting and ending just to gain a little more control, hit OK, and let's take a look - so, a much more sweet-looking shape here. Now I talked about Capping that. So, let me show you what I recommend on this. We have an edge and a curve both, right along there, and it defines a flat plane.
So, we've visited this command before. Let's pay one more visit, Surface > from Planar Curves. So, I'm going to select this edge here, closing edge there, hit Enter. So, you can tell, as we've discussed before, we've got isocurves, one each going in each direction, meaning the surfaces as simple and clean as possible. Okay. We'll save the other side for later.
I'm going to do one more Two Rail Sweep, using the same technique where we can use an edge in place of a curve. Surface > Sweep 2 Rails, so here is the first rail or edge, second and then the cross section curve is basically these several segments and arcs connected together. Hit Enter. I answer OK and then zoom back. So, that's an excellent way to close off forms and use geometry that was given to you by others, or there are constraints that you need to work by.
So, as you can see, the one and two rail sweeps can do quite a bit. Remember, even if you are building mechanical geometry, you still want to keep all of the curves involved as simple as possible. Also, keep in mind that you can always add extra profiles if the surface is not generating as expected.
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Beach fun - Questions!
posted at 5/23/2011 12:33 PM EDTThis lovely weather has me thinking of the beach. :) I have a few questions about gear that I'd like to hear thoughts on. Our LO will be between 10 months and 14 months during the time we could potentially be hitting the beach.
Sun shirts - I want to protect her as much as possible, but those rash guard style shirts seem like they would be really hot. Are they worthwhile for babies? Are there other, looser SPF shirts that would be more airy?
Sun shades - is it even worthwhile to try to keep a baby under a shade? If so, is there anything that's better than the 50 pound umbrellas we used to have that still always blew away?
Swim diapers - my understanding is that these are to hold in solids, but liquids pass through freely... so if we're going to the beach in the car, would I put a regular diaper on her for the way there and then change her when we get there? That seems like a huge PITA for a 15 minute car ride, but at the same time, a wet car seat would be, too.
I'm thinking the cute one piece swimsuits I bought her might have been a mistake!
Re: Beach fun - Questions!
posted at 5/23/2011 1:32 PM EDTMy kids wear rash guards and they don't complain about being hot. They sell them for babies that are one piece. I also would change into the swim diaper when you know you are going into the water. They are expensive compared to regular diapers and more difficult to change. Also, you do want a sunshade for her. Either an umbrella or one of those tents they sell. Check out the one step ahead catalog. They have all of that stuff even if it is only for ideas.
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posted at 5/23/2011 2:53 PM EDTRe swim diapers - put on the swim diaper, then the suit and then a regular diaper over for the car ride. Then remove the regular diaper when you get there. Odds are that you it will be dry, but if not, it saves a wet carseat. And two piece girl suits are MUCH easier :)
If it's hot you may find the kids prefer the shade, even if they don't know why. I find hats are key though, I am always throwing hats on the kids from very early on - beah, yard, playground, always. DD is great about leaving hers on, DS is still getting used to the idea, whough did well with his Sox hat on Saturday (not to mention it looked adorable!!)
We got a very lightweight umbrella that is like SPF 100 or something at CVS on clearance on summer. I think it still has the blowing away issues but is very light, even 3yo DD can carry it. I am still considering a tent thing though, and we never plan to spend the entire day there...we're morning ppl, so we go early and leave early afternoon so they nap in the car on the way home or to wherever we're headed next
have fun! Thanks for the sunny thoughts!
Re: Beach fun - Questions!
posted at 5/23/2011 6:49 PM EDTI have always put rash guards on my kids; the once pieces when they were really little (at my pediatrician's recommendation). They don't have to be tight, and dry really quickly. When I first started using them 10 years ago there were only a few kids covered up, and not a ton of selection. Now you can buy them anywhere and lots of people wear them, so it doesn't look unusual. I like Lands' End and Mini Boden, but now you can get them at Old Navy, GAP, Target, etc.My kids don't mind them at all, and have never complained. We've even had a couple of long sleeved ones and when I asked (more than once) they said they don't make them hot. If anything, when they are wet, I think they make them a little cooler because there is more wet fabric on their body, but they do dry quickly. I also love that they make them for girls now, too.I have friends who think it's just wrong to be covered up at the beach, but I think it's wrong to let a child's sensitive skin be exposed to the sun's rays.
Re: Beach fun - Questions!
posted at 5/23/2011 8:27 PM EDTI don't have firsthand experience yet but my SIL told me the swim diapers can sometimes causes rashes and recommended changing our DS as soon as we take him out of the water after it gets wet. And she said the tents get really warm inside and she could never keep her DD in the one they bought because it was hot inside.
What about suntan lotion???
Re: Beach fun - Questions!
posted at 5/23/2011 8:39 PM EDTMy daughter never acted like the rash guards were too hot, though she pretty much never left the water while at the beach. My mother (huge beach fan, as am I!) had bought me something like this, but smaller http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11205974&prodFindSrc=prodCrossSell but I stopped bringing it because she never stayed in it. Plus we live a few blocks from the beach so for naps we could just go home. I was able to time it so we went in the morning and evenings and stayed away during the heat of the day. The big hat with big brim is key. Lots of sunscreen too.
I know it's kind of gross I guess, but I honestly didn't always do the diaper at the beach. If she had p**ped in the morning and didn't seem like she was going to any time soon I just put her in her bathing suit and let her pee freely. If she hadn't p**ped lately I put the swim diaper on her.
This year I looked for rash guards but I couldn't find any long sleeved ones. Last year I found a great long sleeved one at Target but they were all short sleeves this year. I ended up getting a hooded terry cloth dress that is 3T instead of 2T so it's a little long on her. I figure she can wear it in the water too.
I was a lifeguard for 8 years. This is my PSA for the boards.
PLEASE watch your children ridiculously closely around all and any water. It takes less than 2 minutes of oxygen deprivation for permanent brain damage and death to occur in a young child. It takes only 1.5 inches of water to drown a child. A drowning child is a silent child.
I (thankfully!) have never had to resucitate a child but I have pulled kids out from underwater while their mothers sat next to them on the edge of the pool, talking to friends or watching other children.
Please, empty kiddie pools when not in use, never leave a child unattended, and give up relaxing sunbathing and magazine reading for the next 10 years of your life. Do not trust a lifeguard to watch your child. I was an excellent lifeguard but not all guards are excellent and every guard is responsible for many more children than just yours.
That is all. Sorry to hijack the post.
Re: Beach fun - Questions!
posted at 5/23/2011 9:03 PM EDTIn Response to Re: Beach fun - Questions!:I don't have firsthand experience yet but my SIL told me the swim diapers can sometimes causes rashes and recommended changing our DS as soon as we take him out of the water after it gets wet. And she said the tents get really warm inside and she could never keep her DD in the one they bought because it was hot inside. What about suntan lotion???
Posted by LiveLoveLearnEnjoyI highly recommend Blue Lizard sunscreen. I usually order it from Amazon; it can be expensive, but goes a long way and works REALLY well, without the typical sunscreen smell.
Re: Beach fun - Questions!
posted at 5/23/2011 10:33 PM EDTLissa I have only found short sleeve ones too!
Kind of a hijack but do people put sunscreen on when they just take their kids outside to play? I figure if I wear it so should he but I'm kind of dreading the whole putting it on him since getting just his diaper changed can be quite a challenge these days!
Re: Beach fun - Questions!
posted at 5/24/2011 7:42 AM EDT
Get the spray-on stuff. It's more expensive but it's worth it.
Re: Beach fun - Questions!
posted at 5/24/2011 7:56 AM EDTthey also make sunscreen wipes - MD moms is one brand. pretty $$$ but might be easier than dealing with spray or cream.
Re: Beach fun - Questions!
posted at 5/24/2011 8:22 AM EDTSunX also sells sunscreen wipes. You can buy them on Amazon in boxes of 25 for under $15, which isn't too bad price-wise.
Re: Beach fun - Questions!
posted at 5/24/2011 8:43 AM EDTI just found some long sleeve rash guard one-piece suits at One Step Ahead. They're on the expensive side, but we're planning a trip to Bermuda this summer and want to keep DS as protected as possible. Here's the link: http://www.onestepahead.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=537164&parentCategoryId=100180&categoryId=100182
There's a 15% off coupon code: MAY11
DH couldn't get over how hard the long-sleeve versions are to find here. Sun protection is huge in his native NZ because that's where the giant hole in the ozone layer is. All kids wear the long-sleeve suits there.
Re: Beach fun - Questions!
posted at 5/24/2011 8:49 AM EDTWe use California Baby sunscreen. My daughter has sensitive skin and the commercial brands gave her bumps and rashes.
Last year I bought a bikini bottom and a rashguard t-shirt for when we're in bright sun for a long time, and a regular bathing suit for when we're at the park fountain under the trees or something.
I bought the suits at Target. I wanted to spend as little as possible.
Re: Beach fun - Questions!
posted at 5/24/2011 8:53 AM EDT
Landsend has some long sleeve rash guards (SPF 50) on sale for 12.99. Quite a nice variety of sizes/colors. I have always been very pleased with the quality of their bathing suits. I know they sell their products in Sears stores but if you can't find them Landsend delivery is always quick and easy.
Re: Beach fun - Questions!
posted at 5/24/2011 9:34 AM EDTYay, thanks for all the advice!
I am definitely into major sun protection, so I will look for a long sleeved rash guard. I was just worried it would be too hot.
Re: sunscreen - I spent way too long looking at this issue here:
And I ultimately decided to go with either California Baby or Badger. So far we have used the Badger and she has seemed fine with it. It's $$$, but we have skin cancer on both sides of the family so this is one of those issues that is worth it to me. I did see Badger on sale both at Whole Foods and at Amazon. Also, they have one marked "Baby" and one marked "Unscented", and after comparing ingredients I went with the unscented because it didn't have anything in it that wasn't already in the baby one.
Does anyone use the reusable swim diapers? I got one at Diaper Lab (brand: Imse Vimse) but haven't tried it out yet. Looks really comfy, though.
Lissa, thank you for the reminder. SO important.
Re: Beach fun - Questions!
posted at 5/24/2011 9:45 AM EDTOne thing about Calif. Baby that I learned the hard way -- a little goes a LONG way. Also, because it's very thick and white it gives the child an appearance of sickly pallor.
Incidentally, the spray pool on the Charles in Allston/Brighton is Off The Hook. It's not just good by Allston/Brighton standards or city standards -- people come from all over. There are spray decks and a wading pool with giant streams of water. Mornings are best, or between 4-5:30 on weekdays. There are two playgrounds there as well. Also restrooms (tolerable), and an outdoor shower.
Re: Beach fun - Questions!
posted at 5/24/2011 9:56 AM EDTHanna Anderson is having a swim sale now. They have long-sleeved rash guards.
My daughter and I are very fair, but I'm not as concerned about the elbow to wrist area as I am about the shoulders and back. We didn't have any problems last year with the short sleeved shirts. Of course, we're not exactly beach people either.
Re: Beach fun - Questions!
posted at 5/24/2011 10:48 AM EDT
Can anyone recommend a sunhat that a baby cannot pull off? My daughter is very fair and hates wearing hats (never mind the sunglasses I tried strapping on to her on Saturday!)
BTW, I hate how One Step Ahead offers two options for everything, one is "boys" option and one is "girls" option.
Re: Beach fun - Questions!
posted at 5/24/2011 12:37 PM EDTThis site has a lot of sun protection items:
Re: Beach fun - Questions!
posted at 5/24/2011 12:49 PM EDTMy one advice for keeping a hat on is that it has to be non-negotiable. It was easier for me to keep this non-negotiable because I am home during the summer and the primary caregiver so I had real control over this. I would literally NOT go outside if my daughter didn't have her hat on. I made a big deal about her NEEDING a hat, even on cloudy days. When she took it off I would tell her we were going inside if she didn't put it back on. After one warning/ultimatum I would pick her up and go inside until she agreed to put the hat back on. I had to go home from the beach twice, but it was worth it. By August if I said "let's go outside" she'd say "hat! hat!" and run over to the box near the door to find her sun hat. In the fall when I went back to school she actually had a tantrum one day at daycare because she didn't have her hat and they were bringing them outside. It took a lot of tenacity but it was worth it. It helped that I always wear a sun hat too. If I took mine off she'd yell "hat hat mummy hat!" at me and I'd have to put it back on.
I don't know if this will work with younger kids. She was 12-18 months last summer and the year before was very cloudy and the sun wasn't as much of an issue. Plus when she was younger I could stick her under a shade and she'd stay there.
Re: Beach fun - Questions!
posted at 5/24/2011 1:20 PM EDTSwim diapers - this may be like a no-brainer to everyone else but it never occurred to me before my SIL advised me to do this. It is WAY easier to rip the sides apart of a swim diaper than pull a wet or dirty one down.
Re: Beach fun - Questions!
posted at 5/31/2011 9:11 AM EDTMM- i never thought of that. i felt terrible pulling that soggy thing down!!
Quick question- I was reading through that webpage and am now totally paranoid- apparently, i have been slathering on poisonous sunscreen?
http://breakingnews.ewg.org/2011sunscreen/best-sunscreens/best-beach-sport-sunscreens/ did everyone know this but me?
Re: Beach fun - Questions!
posted at 5/31/2011 11:04 AM EDTEWG is awesome. I definitely check out products on there before buying them for our daughter.
Their "dirty dozen" and "clean fifteen" produce lists are very helpful too.
Re: Beach fun - Questions!
posted at 5/31/2011 11:44 AM EDTWe've used the two piece rash guard since our daughter (now 3) was about 8 months old. They don't get her sweaty and they do protect well.
We always put the swim diaper on her once we were at the beach too. It was easier that way. They're much like pull ups and I definitely found them easier, not harder to deal with.
Many of the baby swimsuits also came with a swim diaper but I cut those out first thing. Too bulky and disposable swim diapers are obviously much easier to deal with for solid waste.
Re: Beach fun - Questions!
posted at 5/31/2011 12:30 PM EDTCan anyone recommend a beach shelter/umbrella they find works well on the actual beach? I have researched the heck out of these, but not having ever actually erected on on sand myself, I don't know which are really the best. It's hard to go by the reviews, because there will be 5 star and 1 star reviews in direct conflict with each other.

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I have to say, I very rarely agree with Deberry. I cant stand the Times Picayune. But in this case Deberry is right. I dont Minyard is a racist I just think he sides with the cops. Maybe the real problem is that we need to stop assuming the cops are honest. I think it is time we have got to start looking at the police as corrupt and incompetent as a whole. Honesty amonst law enforcement is no longer the norm. Corruption is the norm in government and like it or not the police are part of the government. Fear the police state.
Once again. That isnt an argument, its a threat. The laws were not passed because people in this country would not take the responsibility to take care of people with problems. The laws were passed in order to redistribute income. If you have a famiy member that is disabled then you have an obligation to care for them. I have no obligation to care for them and neither does anyone else.
HAAA. Nice attack but its not going to work. You have resorted to the last argument of someone with no argument. You accuse racism or hatred because you have no valid argument. You obviously did not read what I wrote or you didnt have the capacity to understand what was written. There is a difference between responsibility and obligation. Furthermore, your hate filled attack did not win the argument.
You know what truedough. People like you are the problem. You confuse the difference between responsibility and obligation. We have a responsibility (something we should do) in our society to take care of some people (disabled and people truly unable to care for themselves) however, we do not have and obligation (something we have to do) to care for or about these people. Because you have turned our society's responsibilities into obligations our citizens no longer take pride in helping others. Instead, we have become resentful of what we have worked for being taken to care for the liars, fakes and cheats. Neither you nor the government should be able to tell me whom I should care about. That is for me and my conscience.
How about he quit pandering to the poor and the illegal and pander to the tax paying citizens that pay his salary. How about citzens and taxpayers having the same luxuries of the JPPSS as the poor and children of illegals. How about my son or daughter being able to go to Pre-K for free instead of paying $500.00 a month so some non working, drug selling, fake disability, tax stealing, non english speaking worthlessites kids get to go for free. Just another worthless liberal trying to take money from the productive class and give it to the non producing class. We subsidize their homes, their food, their schools, their entertainment and their sloth. NO MORE PUBLIC SCHOOLS!
Good old TP keeping Weiners in the news.
I am also a conservative with a libertarian streak. I called Congressman Scalise's office today to voice my opposition to the Patriot Act. I also believe it is un-constitutional.
It seems to me the republicans (whom I voted for in this election) are going to play the same protect government from the people that the democrats do. This may be the very last time I ever vote for either one of these parties. I am very disappointed in our freedom hating government.
As Ben Franklin said, "Those who would trade freedom for security deserve neither."
In my case I find this mans claims to be quite false. I have a double in a decent neighborhood directly across a side street from one of the new privately ran public elementary schools. The house is in good shape and I have had it on the market now for two months. I even put "Section 8 OK" in the advertisement. I have had about 20 calls in two months. The two people that did want to rent it had been evicted from other properties. I have one side rented to people with a section 8 voucher and they are wonderful tenants. I have actually had more problems with people that dont have a voucher.
Louisiana already screens some welfare recipients for drug use -- when there's reason to believe a problem exists, based on questionnaires and interviews. That's how it should stay.
Why would an organization that is supposed to be reporting the news interject and opinion?
T-P a new organization? I don't think so. It attempts to mold public opionion. That is why I dont purchase it any longer.
The average response time for an ambulance in the New Orleans Metro area is under 9 minutes. It is even quicker than that on the west bank. The only time it takes 20 to 30 minutes for an ambulance to arrive is when the worthless New Orleans Macarena, my head, my neck, my back, my lawyer, my check, my big toe been hurtin for 3 days and a cab costessess money and an ambulance is free worthless pieces of crap are overloading the system.
There is no cause of death in this report. It could have very well been a spinal injury that was aggravated when the people moved the child.
The highly trained, caring and grumpy because they are so overworked personnel of EJGH EMS, WJMC EMS and New Orleans EMS are the best traumatic care Paramedics in this nation. If you have a real ( and i mean real) emergency then you should call them.
Hey, I hear there is a parade today. They are throwing food stamps, medicaid cards and an assortment of beads and doubloons.
I am amazed by how many ignorant people there are in this city. Its absolutely disgusting. All you think about is "gettin yours". Free education, free healthcare, free food, free housing, please give more free stuff to the disgusting bead beggars of the New Orleans metro area.
What Katrina couldnt do to this town will be done by its own citizens.
The christian right doesnt believe in freedom any more than the liberal left. They are both complicit in the decline of our nation. They hamstring freedom with their four main arguments. Those arguments: abortion, gun rights, religion, and the death penalty keep us from focusing on greater problems within our society. If you believe in freedom then you must allow people the freedom to choose in all cases, not just the cases that you and your group choose.
You are correct. Also, they are not allowed to enter several types of scenes in orleans parish until an NOPD officer arrives.
They are really more like a security patrol.
I will say that I do agree with you on alot of what you said. It is time for the people of New Orleans to rise up against a corrupt, ineffective, absurd local government. However, I believe that the black community needs to take a good look at itself. It needs to stop blaming whites for all of their problems. It needs to rise up against the race baiters within its own community. It needs to hold accountable its own politicians as well as other communities politicians.
If you take a look. The only person that Orleans Parish started a recall on was Tucker. He's the white republican from the West Bank.
You dont see Duplessis getting recalled. You also dont see any of the other Orleans Parish yes men being recalled. HMMMM. Wonder why? Maybe its because the black community just things they are "gettin' theirs". Isnt that what its all about. "Gettin' theirs".
You said eloquently what many citizens of this country would like to say.
Let the pope accept his citizens in rome.
Truth is truth.
Britannica is right. Regardless if he is a person or a PR firm. I am a citizen of the United States of America, not the North American Union. I am tired of cheap chinese products. I am tired of trade deficits. I am tired of budget deficits. I am tired of illegal immigrants. I am tired of paying the way for people who dont want to work.
But most of all, I am tired of people that think liberalism is free thinking. You are idiots. Glossy eyed puppets of a leftist revolution that uses fear to advance its cause.
Its time normal Americans started instilling fear in you. Its coming. Its around the corner. And when it happens, you social scientist, fear mongering idiots wont know what to do.
But we will. Yes we will.
I'm not an immigrant. I was born here to parents that werent immigrant. My grandparents werent immigrants either.


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The Super Bowl & Bankruptcy: Pro Athletes and Why They Go Broke
By Arizona Bankruptcy Attorney John Skiba
Being that the Super Bowl is here I thought I would revisit an interesting article I read last year on professional athletes from the NFL, NBA, and MLB and why they file for bankruptcy at staggering rates. The article first appeared in Sports Illustrated back in March 2009 and was written by Pablo Torre. In the article he cites the following statistics:
NFL: by the time NFL players have been retired just two years 78% have either filed for bankruptcy or under financial stress because of joblessness or divorce.
NBA: within five years of retirement 60% of NBA players are broke.
Knowing that most of these players are making incredible salaries compared to the average Joe it seems incomprehensible that these athletes would be able to burn through so much money in such a short amount of time. Mr. Torre provides four reasons that professional athletes go through financial hardship in such large numbers. Not surprisingly these reasons are similar to the reasons why those of us non-millionaires go through financial hardship as well.
1. The Lure of The Tangible
The article points out that many pro athletes tend to invest in risky things such as night clubs, restaurants, and start up businesses rather than diversifying their investments in things such as stocks, mutual funds, etc. Essentially, the argument is, the pro athlete can actually see what they are investing in when it comes to the night clubs or restaurants while investing in the stock market is essentially invisible and, to put it bluntly, boring.
On a smaller scale I see similar investment choices in clients that have lead to bankruptcy. I remember once client that had purchased a Hummer with a sticker price of $68,000. Not only was the purchase price outrageous, but because she had poor credit the only loan that was offered to her was a seven year loan at…wait for it…28% interest! The truth in lending statement attached to the loan documents showed that she was going to pay well over $100,000 for this vehicle and the payment was nearly $1,500 per month. She made the choice to sacrifice many other things in her life and hurt her financial well being for the long term because of the choice of where she wanted to spend her money. The lure of being able to see that Hummer in her driveway trumped an investment that while more invisible incredibly more sound.
2. Misplaced Trust
Next, the article states that many professional athletes end up making poor financial decisions based upon misplaced trust in people who are not qualified. The example used by Mr. Torre is the athlete who becomes a first round draft pick and goes from being a poor college kid to a millionaire over night. Not knowing where to turn, they turn to a friend or family member who may have good intentions but is ill qualified to manage such wealth. The decision is not based upon a person's expertise, but based upon an underlying relationship.
I have several clients who have invested in a friend or family member's business or hired a friend to manage their business's books, not because this person was particularly qualified, but because of the friendship. While this does not always lead to financial difficulties, often the relationship gets in the way of sound judgment and but for that relationship there is no way you would have made such a risky investment.
3. Family Matters
Mr. Torre points out that the divorce rate for professional athletes is in the 60% to 80% range. Divorce usually results in the professional athlete losing half of their net worth.
With my clients, divorce is a huge factor in filing for bankruptcy. Often a divorce proceeding is followed shortly thereafter with a bankruptcy filing for either one or both people. The reason being is that during the divorce proceedings the debts are allocated between the two parties – each agreeing to shoulder a portion of the debt. While the divorce decree is binding on the parties to the divorce, it is not binding on their creditors. So if husband agrees to take on the Visa bill and fails to pay it, Visa will go to ex-Wife and demand she pay it or get sued. Further, if one spouse files for bankruptcy, then the entire debt load can shift to the non-filing spouse resulting in a second bankruptcy.
4. Great Expectations
We have all seen the professional athlete with his entourage and other hanger-ons. The need or desire to help out all of their friends or family members proves to part of the undoing of the professional athlete. I see this in my client's lives as well. Especially with the down turn in the economy, I have seen a large increase in the number of retired persons who come in and have $50,000 or more in credit card debt. By all accounts these people have done well financially in life and have a comfortable retirement. What happens is their children run on hard times and the parents, wanting to help out their kid as any parent would, puts money on the credit card to help their children out with things like house payments, car payments, and the like. In time these bills add up and then the person who is retired and living on a fixed income is unable to make the minimum payments and ends up in bankruptcy.
If you are facing financial difficulties it is vital that you contact an experienced bankruptcy attorney to discuss what options you have. I offer a free bankruptcy consultation where we can discuss your specific situation and determine if bankruptcy is a good option for your current situation.
Super Bowl prediction: Steelers 24 Packers 17
Mr. Skiba can be reached at (480) 464-1111.
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The new year has begun and several colleges and universities begin classes today for the start of second semester. Seniors are now embarking on their last semester of college, and, for some, their last semester of formal schooling.
The Amazing College Life
Many would say that college is the best four years of a person's life. After having been through it and now three and a half years removed, I would tend to agree. The great experiences of college are hard to beat. This makes the transition from the college life to "the real world" that much more difficult. It is completely normal to be stressed out about what life will be like post-graduation. But don't worry, this article is intended to relieve some of those worries that so many people experience.
The Graduate School Option
A high proportion of college graduates chose the option to go to some form of graduate school. For some, this is an excellent choice, but for many others, the decision is misguided. Although some people have a genuine desire to advance in a particular field of study, others chose to go to graduate school as a way of postponing the inevitable job hunt. To the latter, I would say, hold off.
The job market is scary, especially with an economy that has yet to fully recover. However, the hectic job hunt is actually an extremely valuable experience. It also helps people realize what they are capable of while placing graduates in a more motivated position if they do eventually start graduate school.
But What About Law School?
Many people, including myself, chose to go to law school because they do not know what they are going to do with their life. On the surface, law school seems like a great alternative to testing the job market and figuring things out. After all, law school provides a clean slate because it really does not matter what a student majored in during undergrad to be successful in law school. For this reason, I remember promoting law school to friends when I began applying to schools. Yet, I realized I was very misinformed; after all I was talking up an important life decision without even going through it!
It was not until I began law school that I realized that it was normal to take a few, or in some cases several, years off before going to law school. I was absolutely shocked to find out that I was actually in the minority of students who decided to go straight from undergrad to enrolling in law school that same year in the Fall. What I lacked was an unbiased mentor to direct me in my decision to go to law school.
In hindsight, I realize that I was very unprepared for law school. Although there are exceptions, typically the students who had a few years of life experience were the most successful in law school. This was far more important than the course of study that was pursued at an undergraduate university. This makes sense for two very big reasons:
1. Later in age you are more likely to encounter several real-life situations that are actually highly applicable to the law. Experiences such as getting a loan, buying a car, buying a house, getting married, having children, having your own insurance, signing a lease, and even bankruptcy are all concepts that are very relevant course of study at law school.
2. After testing the job market many people become unhappy with what they are doing for a living and become motivated for a career change. This is similar with what I have said about the decision to postpone going to other graduate programs. Many people have more confidence in themselves and are prepared and highly motivated to perform well in law school.
I now firmly believe that it is never too late to start law school, but it is sometimes too early.
Don't Worry It's Not All Doom and Gloom
Despite the fun that is college, things really are not that bad on the other side. If you embrace the new challenges life throws at you no matter how much uncertainty you may have post-graduation, you will ultimately be much better for it. That is the perfect time to really find out what you want in life and how far you are willing to go to achieve your goals. You may have a hard time finding a job that pays much more than minimum wage. But there is no shame in taking low-income employment as you begin to realize how much more potential you actually have. If, even with your Bachelor's, you come to realize how difficult it is to find employment, you will have a greater desire to get an advanced degree. When you are still in your early 20s, you are at a perfect stage in life to really experiment. Your parents and society may expect better of you, but your long-term objectives can wait as you develop as a person.
Why You Should Set Up You Career Outside of Classes While Still in College.
Graduate school is excellent for students who know what they want to do. But it is not for the uncertain, it should not be thought of as a means to postpone the inevitable job hunt. It is important to take some time out and truly weigh your options before making a decision on pursuing graduate education. If in the end, you cannot figure it out...test the job market with the understanding that your decision in no way will keep you from going to graduate school the next year or two.
There are so many opportunities out there and although you may not get the salary you ultimately were hoping for with an undergraduate degree, you get the experience which is priceless. During your last semester of school, you have the opportunity to get a head start on the job search. I say head start because you can begin applying for work while still in school. Instead of the LSAT or GMAT, you can take a vocational exam (such as an insurance exam). Even if you do not immediately find work you desire, that is okay--you are still a full-time student you are not supposed to be fully employed yet. You may end up being dissatisfied that the best job you could find was serving mocha cappuccinos. But whatever happens, you have nowhere to go but up! And don't forget, the door to graduate education is still open!
How to Survive After College: Setting Up Your Career Outside of Classes
Monday, January 13, 2014
Top Ten Commercials of 2013
Thursday, December 26, 2013
As 2013 wraps up, there have been several great commercials this year so I have compiled a list of what I believe to be the top ten commercials of 2013. And in reverse order, here we go:
#10: T-Mobile Jump:
#9: Hyundai Pick Your Team:
#8: Chlorox Life's Bleachable Moments
#7: AT&T It's Not Complicated (I have to put one of these AT&T commercials up here, especially considering they are not scripted)
#6: Greenies
#5: Big Gas Prices
#4 State Farm Mime Commercial
#3: Cox Internet Speed
#2: Kmart Ship My Pants:
#1: Camel Hump Day
#10: T-Mobile Jump:
#9: Hyundai Pick Your Team:
#8: Chlorox Life's Bleachable Moments
#7: AT&T It's Not Complicated (I have to put one of these AT&T commercials up here, especially considering they are not scripted)
#6: Greenies
#5: Big Gas Prices
#4 State Farm Mime Commercial
#3: Cox Internet Speed
#2: Kmart Ship My Pants:
#1: Camel Hump Day
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Liberty Mutual Insurance's Claim of Saving on Car Insurance
Friday, December 13, 2013
Because of my membership of the American Bar and as a Boston College alumni, I have received mail from Liberty Mutual Insurance promising a special discount on car insurance (with a particular savings pin). I was considering switching car insurance because I felt I was overpaying. The Liberty Mutual advertisements I received claimed to save me hundreds annual compared to State Farm, GEICO, or Progressive. As a result, I decided to give Liberty Mutual a call.
I immediately found out how poor of a deal Liberty Mutual was. Despite claiming they would on average be $496.36 lower than Progressive, they were actually WAY higher even for just basic liability insurance. What shocked me too is that this was supposedly with their discounted rate. In the end I found out sometimes it is best to go with companies like Progressive or GEICO who offer a wide range of coverage options and can immediately process and provide coverage.
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ACC Football Recap Boston College 31, Syracuse 34
Sunday, December 01, 2013
In yesterday's game, Syracuse did a very good job stopping the run early by stacking the box. Although Andre Williams had been seemingly unstoppable in the last three games, this time he was effectively stopped. To make matters worse, Andre William got injured in the third quarter and had to sit out for the rest of the game. But even after the injury to Williams, the Eagles still fought. It was impressive seeing the team rally. Boston College went into the half down, but took a lead late into the game. Unfortunately in the final minutes, some costly penalties alongside awful defense put Syracuse up with six seconds left in the game, which ultimately sealed it.
Unfortunately, the regular season ended with disappointment. But the fact that I am actually disappointed is because I really care about BC football this year. The last two years have been tough to watch, it even appeared as if Frank Spaziani simply gave up on the team. It got to the point where I could no longer watch BC football, despite being a diehard fan from undergrad.
I would have been very upset if the coaching staff took this game for granted and sat comfortably at seven wins, which surpassed preseason goals and was remarkable considering the Eagles were just 2-10 a year ago. But it was clear the coaches and players still brought the energy. Chase Rettig particularly played his heart out to try and get his team the win, unfortunately it did not work out in the end. Chase Rettig, with the help of his team took advantage of the Orange playing against the run and threw for 168 yards. Rettig also ran for another 85 yards. For some quarterbacks this is hardly a notable stat, but Rettig is about the furthest thing off from a dual-threat quarterback. Yesterday, he really brought it in the run game with the help of his teammates.
Overall, though this season has been exciting, which is something I could not have said under Spaz. Things have turned 360 as BC football is fun to watch again. I hope the passion never dies and we continue to go out each game playing hard for the win.
I am really looking forward to the bowl game.
Posted by Matt at 6:58 PM 0 comments
Shame on Dayna Morales - Hoax on a Serious Subject
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
A couple of weeks ago, waiter Dayna Morales posted online a photograph of a receipt she claimed to receive. The total bill was for $93.55 and the photograph Morales posted showed that the Morales received no tip and received a hateful message, "I'm sorry but I cannot tip because I do not agree with your lifestyle." This photo became viral and I remember feeling outraged. Shortly after posting the photo, Morales understandably received a chunk of money her way for people who felt sorry for her.
The photo Morales posted seemed too cruel to be true, but of course I know that there are still plenty of bigots filled with hate in our world. Fortunately, no such hateful message was left. As it turns out Morales made up the entire story. The family that Morales served with the ticket in question has come forward with their copy of the receipt and a credit card statement showing that they actually left a generous tip and no hateful message.
She thought she wouldn't get caught, she thought the actual customers would not have ever saw the fabricated receipt. Dayna Morales has profited at the expense of victims who wanted to help after she endured an act of cruelty. She should be fired immediately and there should be a civil penalty on Morales and/or the Gallop Asian Bistro restaurant. Apparently colleagues have stated that Dayna Morales is a compulsive liar and were unsurprised to hear that she made this up.
What is truly disgusting is that her actions actually hurt the gay rights movement. I find attacks on homosexuality extremely offensive, and I often take them personally. I also know it is extremely tough to be gay or lesbian in this country. I also believe Dayna Morales has probably been needlessly harassed several times in the past based on her sexual orientation. But what she did here is completely disgraceful.
Posted by Matt at 11:49 AM 0 comments
The Case for Andre Williams for Heisman
Sunday, November 24, 2013
The Boston College football team stands at 7-4 and with an away win over Maryland, has pretty much solidified a spot in a bowl game. The same Boston College team won just two games last year. It has truly been a team effort under the new coaching leadership of Steve Addazio. But a big reason for Boston College's success revolves around running back Andre Williams.
Andre Williams has been out of the spotlight as sports analysts like disproportionally cover the SEC and the latest scandals. But Andre Williams leads the league in rushing yards at 2,073 and it's not even close. The 2,000+ yards rushing mark has only been achieved by a handful of players, and Williams still has another regular season game to play. Williams also holds the ACC single-game rushing yards record after rushing for 339 yards against North Carolina State. Finally, sports commentators are starting to notice. It is refreshing to see Williams getting some positive press of the possibility of Williams getting a much-deserved invite to New York.
The stats are certainly there, but what Williams has done is greater than what one would see just from the box score. As BC Coach Addazio has mentioned, Andre Williams stands for everything right in college football. He plays his heart out every down for the success of the team. He has also been able to do things that do not seem humanly possible. He can absolutely run through defenders. But what is truly amazing, is that every game opposing defenses gameplan against Andre Williams and the run, and yet still cannot stop him.
If anyone has watched Andre Williams play, they would agree that Andre Williams is as deserving as anyone for the Heisman Trophy. It has been very fun to watch.
Posted by Matt at 9:21 PM 0 comments
Wasting Paper with Boston College Solicitations
Friday, November 22, 2013
A couple days ago I was on the phone with a current student of my alma mater Boston College. When I get a call from BC students that I do not know it can only mean one thing, donations.
The students soliciting donations have a tough job, they are essentially playing the role of those telemarketers that nobody likes, yet the ones calling on behalf of BC do not plan to turn it into a full-time career. I feel a bit bad for the students trying to seek contributions from alumni because, like some telemarketers, they truly mean well. At the same time, they have an uphill battle to fight when asking alumni to donate to a school that likely charged an exorbitant fee just to attend. Certainly most alumni have jobs, but the recent alumni likely make just a tiny fraction of what it cost to attend the university. I graduated just over three years ago and needless to say I am not exactly rolling in the dough.
Anyways, I let the student know that I was unwilling to make a donation over the phone. He said that if I wanted to eliminate the mail I had to make pledge to donate. I responded by saying that I am not influenced to donate by the mail, and each time I have donated has been online independent of the mail I have received. It has gotten to the point that the mail I am getting is in essence "spam" that goes directly to trash, do not pass go. This is an issue with virtually all universities. As much as I support their efforts, I really wish the money asking for donations went directly to the cause as opposed to publishing and distributing this material.
Posted by Matt at 12:26 PM 0 comments
Do the Right Thing: Karma and Great Customer Service
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Image From: Merchant CircleI know it has been almost a month since my last post. I am finally getting situated with my life and will try to continue blogging more regularly. This post was influenced by something that happened just recently.
Yesterday, for dinner I was really craving a quick but healthy sandwich so I went into the AJ's Fine Food on I-10 and Ray. I ordered the Caprese sandwich, which was delicious as always. But on this trip something else happened that I really appreciated. I accidentally handed the cashier making my sandwich two dollars too many. I rarely make such a mistake, but somehow I must have miscounted. It was only after the cashier handed me back the extra money that I noticed my mistake. I think this is something that another may try to get away with since it is such a small-dollar-value accident. AJ's has always had a bit higher prices than the place next door, but quality and good customer service make it worth it.
I think it is the little things that people notice and that show we are looking out for another. I recall a recent occasion where I was at the grocery store and noticed someone left $20 in self-checkout. I was so happy after I quickly notified the staff, who apparently knew the person who had recently checked out and left the money.
Such a small act of kindness in the long run may not seem like much, but these are the little things that really show the goodness is people.
Return the favor!
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Thanks, nick. So are they considering just moving the Saturday market and keeping it at Cook the rest of the time? C'mon Steve, put more information into your articles.
"As they've done since 1960, a handful of local farmers will get up before dawn Saturday to deliver the fruits of their labor to the Madison County Farmers Market." "as many as 1,000 shoppers file through on a typical summer Saturday."
"the board is evaluating whether to keep the market open seven days a week."
"Most of the farmers markets now don't operate but two or three days a week"
I'm not sure when the farmers market is open. Is it just Saturday? Is it like most farmers markets that operate two or three days a week? What are the hours? Certainly can't figure out those things based on this article. I guess the "more aggressive marketing" doesn't include providing operating times in a news article.
If somebody knocks on my back door at 7:30 p.m., I'm on the other side with a 12 gauge and my wife is on the phone to the police when I answer. Actually, I have windows that let me see who is at any of my doors, but you get the idea.
He was talking about killing carjackers and thieves. If you have major issues with that, then bless your bleeding heart.
Write back after you spend an hour on the side of the road because your allergies are acting up. After they've dumped everything out of you glovebox, console, trunk, door pockets, etc. and accused you of being a dealer who just got lucky by offloading everything. Big Brother will do what he wants and you will freakin' LOVE it or big brother will impound your car and take you to jail for being disorderly.
I saw a coyote on Weatherly Road a couple of years ago. Saw 2 running down the street just NE of 5-Points. They aren't just out in the fringes or straying off the arsenal.
From my dealings with the historic commission, I've seen what looks like what you describe - power tripping, "do as I say" attitude.
Judy doesn't want any changes and if they are allowed, she wants to have a say in what happens. My feeling is that if something existed at the time the house was built or since then, it's appropriate. Not all fences were white picket or wrought iron, 36" tall in the front or side yard. Not all houses had shutters and some that did have them have had them removed over the years. Not all gutters were copper.
I've seen her bring a color palette to the meeting and try to change a homeowners mind on what colors to use after they had already picked foundation, body, trim, window, door, fascia, porch railing, and porch ceiling colors.
At least once a meeting, she will frown, slowly shake her head and say "well, ya know, I just don't like it."
I might just have to go to the next meeting. It's at the Inspection Building conference room (used to be the library a long time ago) 2nd Monday of each month (that's June 11th) at 4:30 p.m.
Put him in at Butler and give him a year to do some good. Give him the same evaluation the younger ones get and if his numbers don't show some fairly major improvement (as we would expect from him based on his resume), don't renew. HCS needs results from all these moves.
I couldn't care less what anybody on the left coast thinks about the Alabama immigration laws.
Ms. Munson, I gather from your second paragraph that you think "height and style of surrounding structures" is not a consideration of the Historic Commission. I can assure you that height and style are considered by the Historic Commission board, as are roof, siding, window, door, and trim materials and colors, exposed foundation materials and colors, setbacks, lot coverage, fence height, materials and color, and just about anything else you can think of.
Mostly, it boils down to what Judy likes or doesn't like and how much the rest of the board feels like arguing with her. I don't know how many times I've seen her slowly shake her head, make a face that looks like she ate a rancid walnut and say "ya know, I just don't like it."
Adding 42 street parking spots on Washington is a start. You know street parking is free after 5:00 and all weekend, right? There's lots of street parking within a block or two to the east.
Ms. Webb, you have posed a good question. I now wonder which middle schools have graduations and which don't and what/who makes that decision.
So did he get the tag number? Make, model, color, etc. of the car? Descriptions of the perps?
"A person that is thinking they are Rambo on an unknown person walking in the rain, even if it was a B&E has no authority what-so-ever to confront that person."
Who thinks they are Rambo? What B&E? Who confronted who? Nothing you post really applies very well to this topic. The 911 call should be evidence enough to demonstrate how long it takes police to arrive.
Hey Shane, point out where the post above yours is incorrect. Rather than just calling someone an unintelligent bigot, perhaps you can use your intelligence to point out specifically what is incorrect in their post.
Calling someone a bigot just because you don't like what they post is about as easy as it gets. Composing a well thought out response takes a bit more smarts and time. Are you short of one? Or the other? Or both?
"Just keep walking uphill and you'll hit a road or someone's yard." That's not necessarily true. You could walk uphill and end up at the top of Panther's Knob or The Stone Cuts.
"African-American families in general have more female-headed families than any other population group. The explanations are debated, but, lack of marriageable men is one explanation. Women don't marry men that don't have income." But if there are so many female-headed families, they must not be averse to having babies with men who don't have income.
What false statements are there in Mr. Newell's letter?
Anybody can follow anybody else anywhere within reason. Personally, I think following someone in the rain who runs behind houses is within reason. You don't know who confronted who. What does any of this have to do with getting into a strangers car?
"For someone in Alabama to think Obama is clueless about just about anything should qualify that person for the award of jokester of the day."
Mr. Hess, for that insulting comment, you get the lifetime south-end-of-a-north-bound-mule award.
I don't feel like doing research right now. What was/is happening in Shelby County that is hindering minorities from voting?


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More "cooked" numbers? Or shall we say "grossly inflated projections"? Only later to reflect the real employment numbers when it's believed no one is paying attention. Distraction, anyone?
Watch the Presidents lips.
If they're moving, he's lying.
37.6% more like it, according to Wall St insiders. Who are you gonna believe? Obama? Ha! "If you like your health plan you can keep it. If you like your doctor you can keep him". Yeah and the check is in the mail and the unemployment rate is 6.x%
OK folks, once again let me remind you that the President doesn't create jobs unless Congress has authorized him to spend funds for job creation via infrastructure, defense programs, grants to state and locals, etc. Of course, we all know the Congress has not authorized any funding. Also, the DOL reports the same data each month in the same manner regardless of who is President. Without fiscal stimulus and tax reform the government will not increase or help create jobs. The Federal Reserve can change monetary policy to stimulate the economy but the President does not control what the FED does.
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you know, for those who are still in the Christmas mood long after the holiday is over.
Disneyland Story: I also remember filming this on another night during my stay, me positioned with my camera towards the unactive tree before the show started as to get the entire show on tape... well while I was standing there more people started to turn towards the tree, especially after the announcement that the show would begin shortly.
Well some Know It All walked by us all and shouted "Hey people, you're looking in the wrong direction! The Show is the OTHER WAY" but little did he know that the tree also had it's own unique show to perform that most people miss due to their full attention always on the castle.
So walk away from this thread knowing that not eveything some random person in the park says or shouts is completely true.


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Seen on 9/12: 'Bury Obamacare with Kennedy'
A passer-by forwards this image of a printed sign being distributed at the conservative rally at 13th and Pennsylvania in Washington today.
UPDATE: A reader notes that the group distributing the signs was the American Life League.
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POWHATAN,VA (WWAY) — The state champion Pender County Dixie Belles continued their impressive play on Tuesday night at the Dixie Youth World Series. Pender edged Florida 7-6 on Tuesday night. 11 teams started the double elimination tournament, but only two teams remain: Burgaw (Pender County, NC and South Hill, VA). These two teams will face each other on Wednesday. Pender is the only team in the Dixie Belles World Series without a loss in the double elimination tournament. Virginia has one loss. That was against Pender earlier this week.
WILMINGTON,NC (WWAY) — The state champion Wilmington Post 10 baseball team will be departing Wilmington on Wednesday in order to play in the SE Regionals American Legion Tournament.
Tournament Schedule:
Thursday, Aug. 9
Game 1 – Kentucky vs. Virginia, 9 a.m.
Game 2 – North Carolina Wilmington Post 10 vs. Rockdale, Ga., 12:15 p.m.(approximate)
Game 3 – Alabama vs. Florence, 3:30 p.m.
Game 4 – Fort Pierce, Fla., vs. Sumter, 7p.m. (approximate)
Friday, Aug. 10
Game 5 – Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 3, 9 a.m.
Game 6 – Loser Game 2 vs. Loser Game 4, 12:15 p.m. (approximate)
Game 7 – Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 3, 3:30 p.m.
Game 8 – Winner Game 2 vs. Winner Game 4, 7 p.m. (approximate)
Saturday, Aug. 11
Game 9 – Winner Game 6 vs. Loser Game 7, 10 a.m.
Game 10 – Winner Game 5 vs. Loser Game 8, 2 p.m. (approximate)
Game 11 – Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 3, 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 12
Game 12 – Winner Game 9 vs. Loser Game 11, 2 p.m.
Game 13 – Winner Game 10 vs. Winner Game 11, 6 p.m.
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Monday, Aug. 13
Game 14 – Winner Game 12 vs. Winner Game 13, noon
(See Note 2 below)
Game 15 – (If necessary) Fifteen games will be needed if Winner Game 11 loses Game 13 or Winner Game 12 wins Game 14, 3:30 p.m. (approximate)
Note 1: Pairings for games 12 and 13 will not match previous opponents against each other unless absolutely necessary.
Note 2: If three teams remain after Game 13, the winner of Game 11 automatically draws the bye for Game 14.
WILMINGTON,NC (news release) — The 26th annual BB&T Football Jamboree will be held Aug. 10 at Legion Stadium in Wilmington. The prep scrimmage is a fundraiser for 10 southeastern North Carolina high schools and student scholarships.
The jamboree begins at 5 p.m. with a cheerleading showcase featuring squads from New Hanover, E.A. Laney, John T. Hoggard, West Brunswick, Whiteville, Wallace-Rose Hill, South Columbus, South Brunswick, Jacksonville and Ashley high schools.
Scrimmages begin at 6 p.m. The match-ups in order are: Jacksonville vs. South Columbus; New Hanover vs. West Brunswick; Ashley vs. Wallace-Rose Hill; Laney vs. South Brunswick and Hoggard vs. Whiteville. Each game consists of two 12-minute periods.
"This annual event highlights the excitement and anticipation for a run at conference titles and state playoffs for the 10 area high schools," said BB&T's Randy Huggins, jamboree chairman. "It is one of the most exciting high school events in southeastern North Carolina with a playoff atmosphere to help kick-off the season."
Proceeds from last year's event totaled $37,028, enough to fund 20 $1,000 scholarships (two per school). In addition, participating schools received about $1,452 each for their general operating budgets. The 2011 jamboree drew an attendance of 7,300.
Since its inception in 1989, approximately $1,020,256 have been raised for southeastern North Carolina high schools, and included in that amount, 486 student scholarships totaling $472,000 have been awarded.
Advance tickets are $4 and available at all BB&T branches in Whiteville, Wilmington, Wallace, Rose Hill, Shallotte, Southport, Tabor City and Jacksonville. Tickets are $6 at the gate. (Coolers, bags and umbrellas are not permitted in Legion Stadium for this event. Metal detectors are in use for admission into Legion Stadium.) Programs will be available for $1 each.
RICHMOND,VA (AP) — Albany and Stony Brook have accepted offers to join the Colonial Athletic Association football beginning 2013.
Commissioner Tom Yeager announced the additions Tuesday.
Albany has been playing in the Northeast Conference, winning the conference and reaching the FCS playoffs last season.
Stony Brook also made the FCS playoffs in 2011, winning the Big South title, and beat Albany 31-28 in the first round.
The additions will give the CAA at 10 members next season, when Georgia State and Old Dominion move up to FBS and Rhode Island leaves for the Northeast Conference.
The other CAA football schools are Delaware, James Madison, Maine, New Hampshire, Richmond, Towson, Villanova and William & Mary.
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TAMPA, FL (USL Pro release) — USL PRO announced its Team of the Week for week 18 of the 2012 season today, honoring Orlando City midfielder Jamie Watson as Player of the Week after he scored three goals in two games as the Lions took a pair of victories on the road in Harrisburg and Rochester last week.
Watson, the 2009 USL Second Division MVP, bagged a pair of goals as Orlando took a 4-2 victory against Harrisburg this past Wednesday night. He opened the scoring in the sixth minute, following up the rebound of his initial shot for his third goal of the season. While the City Islanders tied the game moments later, Watson gave the Lions the lead for good in the 32nd minute, heading home after Dennis Chin's initial shot was saved.
On Friday night Watson scored the only goal in the Lions' 1-0 win against the Rhinos at Sahlen's Stadium. Matching his performance in the same stadium from the 2011 season, when his goal produced the same result, Watson picked up possession on a counter-attack in the left channel, cut past a defender and shot into the opposite corner.
Watson was joined on the Team of the Week by goalkeeper Sean Kelley, who put in a pair of good performances as the Lions took their two victories. Kelley recorded nine saves in two games, including a shutout of the Rhinos, as the 2011 USL PRO Championship Game MVP deputized for the Lions' regular starter Miguel Gallardo.
The Wilmington duo of Gareth Evans and Corey Hertzog both earned selection to the Team of the Week after Hertzog first provided the assist for Evans' first professional goal on Saturday night before scoring the game-winner in their 2-1 win against the Charleston Battery. Hertzog, who now has eight goals in 15 games since joining Wilmington on loan from the New York Red Bulls, was joined in attack by Los Angeles' Max Griffin, who had a goal and an assist in the Blues' 2-0 win against Pittsburgh.
Two other players who had a goal and an assist were also selected in the Team of the Week midfield, with Richmond's Gerson dos Santos making a big impact off the bench in the Kickers' 2-0 win against Antigua, and Charlotte's Jorge Herrera helping keep the Eagles tight in the playoff race after their 4-0 win against the Barracudas. The quartet is rounded out by Los Angeles' Erlys Garcia, who due to injuries moved into the midfield from his normal defensive position and helped the Blues control the flow of the game in their win against the Riverhounds.
Joining Evans in defense are Jose Rife, who had his first goal of the season for Charlotte in its win against Antigua, and Charleston's Taylor Mueller, who scored his first professional goal in the Battery's 2-2 draw with Wilmington on Friday night. Richmond's Sascha Goerres rounds out the side after another stellar performance for the Kickers in their win against Antigua.
WILMINGTON, NC (UNCW release) — UNCW head baseball coach Mark Scalf has announced the hiring of UNC Chapel Hill's all-time winningest pitcher, Robert Woodard, as pitching coach for the Seahawks following two seasons on the staff at his alma mater.
"Robert is an excellent addition to our staff and program," said Scalf, who enters his 22nd season in 2012-13. "He was an excellent competitor and successful as evident from all his accolades. Robert is a student of the game and we're excited to have him become part of the UNCW family."
Woodard, who joined Tar Heel Head Coach Mike Fox's staff prior to the 2010 postseason, worked in Chapel Hill following a three-year stint in the San Diego Padres minor league organization after being selected in the 20th round of the 2007 Major League Baseball draft.
"I couldn't be more excited to join such a first-class program," said Woodard. "Coach Scalf, Hood and Monday are tremendous coaches and knowledgeable people. I've known Coach Scalf for a long time and he's one of the most respected head coaches in the game. This opportunity would not be possible, though, without being on Coach (Mike) Fox's staff for the past two-plus seasons. I'd like to thank Coach Fox for giving me my start. I'm looking forward to continuing to build upon what has been established here at UNCW."
Woodard assisted with all aspects of the Tar Heel program, including the pitching staff under the direction of Associate Head Coach Scott Forbes. He also worked closely with the program's strength and conditioning program and on-campus recruiting.
Woodard has served as pitching coach this summer for the Orleans Firebirds, who are second in the Cape Cod League with a 3.73 ERA and top the league in opponent's batting average (.239).
In 2011, UNC-CH pitchers posted the third most strikeouts in program history and Patrick Johnson's 13 wins marked just the fourth time a Tar Heel had earned at least 13 victories in a season. Johnson was selected by the Colorado Rockies in the 2011 draft.
The 2012 edition of the Tar Heels led the ACC and ranked fourth nationally with a 2.66 earned run average. The pitching staff stood seventh among NCAA schools in strikeouts per nine at 8.5.
During Woodard's coaching career at UNC, the Tar Heels posted a record of 97-32 and played in the College World Series in 2011.
As a player, Woodard concluded his career as the program's all-time winningest pitcher with a four-year record of 34-5, including a perfect 22-0 mark at Boshamer Stadium. He earned All-ACC honors three times and finished among the circuit's all-time leaders in wins and innings pitched. As the anchor of the pitching staff, Woodard helped the Tar Heels to the championship series of the CWS in 2006 and 2007.
Woodard graduated from Chapel Hill in 2008 with a Bachelor's Degree in management and society. In 2006-07, he was recipient of the Patterson Medal given to UNC's most outstanding student-athletes.


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New businesses on Ninth: A location of the Tex-Mex restaurant chain Tijuana Flats is planned to open in renovated space on Ninth Street in late summer.
It's going into 2,468 square feet of space at 703 Ninth St. at the Shops at Erwin Mill, a group of buildings on the western side of Ninth that have been renovated after their purchase last year by a team of developers.
Their project included the renovation of the nearby standalone retail building at 701 Ninth St. that previously housed Specs Eye Care. The building now houses Jimmy John's.
The project also included the renovation of the building at 737 Ninth St. that previously housed George's Garage. The building, which is located near Ninth Street's intersection with Hillsborough Road, will now house several different tenants.
The list includes a location of the massage and services spa chain Massage Envy. The 3,800-square-foot Massage Envy location is expected to open in the building in the fall.
Also, the Duke University apparel shop The Duck Shop, which is currently located at 703-B Ninth St., will be moving down Ninth into space at 737 Ninth St.
And in addition, the 140 Salon & Dry Bar is planned to open in 2,300 square feet in the building. The business is a new concept of Mary Long, owner of Posh The Salon in West Village. It's expected to open in the fall. Attempts to reach Long for comment by deadline on Friday were unsuccessful.
There were also negotiations going on at one time for a possible location of Charleston, S.C.-based restaurants, Triangle Char + Bar, to open a location in that building, but that has not been finalized. Paul Muñana, a senior leasing agent for Regency Centers Corp., declined to comment.
Regency, a national shopping center owner and developer, is part of the joint venture partnership along with Raleigh-based Chartwell Group behind the redevelopment project The team is behind the redevelopment of the Ninth Street buildings as well as what was once a grassy lot near the corner of Ninth Street and Hillsborough Road. The lot will house a Harris Teeter grocery store.
Second Zaxby's in Durham: Plans have been filed with Durham City-County Planning for a proposed second Zaxby's restaurant to be built in southern Durham on Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway near Walmart, McDonald's and the Valley Creek Center.
The businesses are near the parkway's intersection with South Roxboro Street and the Hope Valley Farms neighborhood.
An attempt to reach a contact working on the development project was unsuccessful by deadline Friday.
Moe's Southwest Grill downtown: A location of Moe's Southwest Grill is planned to open downtown early next year.
It's slated to be a tenant of Diamond View III, the new building that's under construction between the Durham Bulls Athletic Park and the Durham Performing Arts Center.
Diamond View III is to be the third part of a series of office-oriented buildings overlooking the Durham Bulls Athletic Park.
The buildings were developed by Raleigh-based Capitol Broadcasting Corp., which owns the nearby American Tobacco mixed-use development, the Durham Bulls baseball team and WRAL-TV.
In addition to Moe's, Pitmaster Ed Mitchell is planning to open a barbecue restaurant this fall in Diamond View III. The restaurant, called " 'Que," will be on the building's first floor.
Free doughnuts on June 7: In celebration of National Donut Day, there will be free doughnuts at Kangaroo Express convenience stores between 7 and 9 a.m. on June 7.
The deal is for one doughnut per customer while supplies last. There will also be doughnut deals in the week preceding the giveaway.
Kangaroo Express is a convenience store chain in the Southeast operated by The Pantry Inc.
Tour de Fat: New Belgium Brewing's Tour de Fat 2013 bicycle and beer festival will be held in Durham on June 15 at Diamond View Park near the American Tobacco development downtown.
The tour is in its 14th year for Fort Collins, Colo.-based New Belgium, which makes Fat Tire Amber Ale and other Belgian-inspired beers. Festivities kick off with a bicycle parade through the city streets. Costumes are encouraged.
After the parade, a festival will be held at Diamond View Park including music, comedy performances, artistic groups and other entertainment. Admission is free. Proceeds from sales of food and beer are slated to go to local biking groups.
As part of the festival, one person in each city is selected to volunteer to trade in his or her car for a bicycle, and live car-free for a year.
Parade registration will be at 10 a.m. The parade will be from 11 to noon, and the entertainment will follow. Admission is free. There's a suggested donation of $5 more for parade participation. Beer is priced at $5 for 16 ounces.
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