text: It was a tough night for the Buffalo Bandits (10-5) as the team fell to the fourth-place Boston Blazers (8-8) by a score of 16-9 inside HSBC Arena on Saturday night.No matter how many goals Buffalo scored, the Blazers would always answer back. The Bandits trailed Boston 7-5 going into halftime, but they couldn't hold back Boston's powerful offense, as they were out-scored 9-4 in the second half."Every game this year has been a battle for us to get scoring opportunities," said Bandits Head Coach Darris Kilgour. "It was a quick fix, and we did it 10 games ago, but we have to go back to the drawing board to try to figure something out, and ride away."John Tavares (2-2-4) and Brett Bucktooth (4 assists) each had four point nights, while Brenden Thenhaus (2-1-3) and Tracey Kelusky (1-2-3) both notched three points in the loss. Roger Vyse made his return to the lineup, and had a tremendous night for the club with three goals. Goaltender Mike Thompson was pulled following Boston's ninth goal in the third quarter. Angus Goodleaf filled in for Thompson and stopped 12 out of Boston's 18 shots. Thompson left the game after making 21 saves and adding an assist on Tavares' first goal of the game.Prior to the game, Buffalo's longest-tenured captain and NLL Hall of Famer Rich Kilgour had his No. 16 banner raised to the rafters of HSBC Arena. An emotional Kilgour was joined by his family and was honored for his career accomplishments, which include four Bandits championships in 1992, 1993, 1996 and 2008. In his 18-year career, Kilgour scored 317 career points (94 goals, 223 assists). He is also the team's all-time leader in faceoff wins (359) and ranks second in games played (200) and fifth in loose balls (824)."Lacrosse players don't get these kind of honors a lot so it wasn't something I would've ever dreamed of or thought of," Kilgour said. "When we finally got out there, and they unfurled it was a pretty special moment and seeing it hanging up there during the game it's a great night. I just wish we could have got a win out of the night."The Blazers struck first when Jamie Rooney gave his club the early 1-0 lead. Thenhaus answered back when he walked in untouched and evened the score at one, but Boston regained the lead less than a minute later with a goal by Nick Cotter. Buffalo countered back when tough guy Brandon Francis notched his first goal since Jan 30, 2010. Boston retained the lead going into the second quarter when Kevin Buchanan beat Thompson high stick side to give Boston a 3-2 lead.It was a back and forth second quarter, but Boston ended up with the 7-5 lead going into halftime. Buffalo was able to get tallies from Vyse, Tavares, and Kelusky, but Boston outscored them again with goals from Josh Sanderson, Dan Dawson and two from Buchanan. Buffalo opened the scoring in the second half when Vyse scored his second goal of the game, but Boston ended the Bandits' comeback attempt with three straight goals from Buchanan, Dawson and Cotter. Following Boston's three-goal surge, Buffalo pulled Thompson in favor of back-up Goodleaf. The goaltender change paid immediate dividends for Buffalo, as Thenhaus netted his second of the game. The third quarter ended with the Blazers holding a 10-7 lead.The Bandits hoped to swing the momentum their way after the goaltender change, but the Blazers just kept rolling in the fourth. Boston jumped on Buffalo early in the final quarter and got three straight goals from Rooney, Jack Reid and Sanderson to take a commanding 13-7 lead. Buffalo showed some life in the quarter when Tavares and Vyse scored back-to-back, but Boston put a dagger in the team's hearts with goals from Rooney and Buchanan. With their time running out, Buffalo wanted to make a statement. Francis, the Bandits' enforcer, started a ruckus when he picked a fight with defenseman Mike Kirk on the Blazers' bench. Kirk was assessed a five-minute major, while Francis received 19 minutes in penalties. Boston also earned a penalty shot due to an illegal substitution call on Francis, and Jason Duboe capitalized on the attempt to help the Blazers seal the deal with a 16-9 win."I don't think my guys should've been involved in it. I'm pretty disappointed in the way they handled the loss," Kilgour said. "I'm glad they're upset about it, but at the same time we should've been upset in the second quarter, not in the last five seconds. You got to play with class."Despite the loss, Buffalo still has a chance to clinch first place in the East. If the Toronto Rock (10-5) lose their final game, or if Buffalo wins next week, the Bandits will earn the top spot in the division. The win keeps Boston in fourth place.The Bandits return to action on Saturday, April 23 when they host the Rochester Knighthawks (8-6) at HSBC Arena. As an attempt to "pack the house" the team announced earlier in the week that all 300 level seats are marked 50% off for Buffalo's final regular season game. The interstate battle is set for a 7:30 p.m. start


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I'm very pleased to introduce Fábio Fernandes as this week's guest blogger on Ecstatic Days. Fábio Fernandes, 42, is a writer living in São Paulo, Brazil. Also a journalist and translator, he is the responsible for the Brazilian translations of several SF novels, such as Neuromancer, Snow Crash, and A Clockwork Orange. He published more than two dozen stories in fanzines and magazines in Brazil, Portugal, and Romania. Currently working as Creative Writing teacher in the PontifÃcia Universidade Católica de São Paulo, Fernandes also published a non-fiction book on the work of William Gibson, A Construção do Imaginário Cyber (in Portuguese). He just finished his first SF novel, BACK IN THE USSR; he is currently writing short stories in English and starting what may be his first English-written novel. He can also be found at his English-language blog, the Post Weird Thoughts, which he shares with Brazilian writer Jacques Barcia. Fernandes also reviews fiction for The Fix, among others.
I've never thought of A Clockwork Orange being translated, although I'm sure it must be. I wonder how that works; does the translator have to invent a location-specific form of Nadsat? And is one form more valid than another? Who decides? etc. I found a great article last year that Burgess wrote for Rolling Stone in 1972 where he mentions some of the puns and multiple references incorporated in the speech (and the book's title) all of which are the kind of thing guaranteed to give a translator a headache:
"The language used by Alex, my delinquent hero, is called Nadsat—the Russian suffix used in making words like fourteen, fifteen, sixteen—and a lot of the terms he employs are derived from Russian. As these words are filtered through an English-speaking mind, they take on meanings and associations unknown to Russians. Thus, Alex uses the word horrorshow to designate anything good—the Russian root for good is horosh—and "fine, splendid, all right then†is the neuter form we ought really to spell as chorosho (the ch is guttural, as in Bach). But good to Alex is tied up with performing horrors, and when he is made what the State calls good it is through the witnessing of violent films—genuine horror shows. The Russian golova—meaning head—is domesticated into gulliver, which reminds the reader he is taking in a piece of social satire, like Gulliver's Travels. The fact that Russian doesn't distinguish between foot and leg (noga for both) and arm and hand (ruka) serves—by suggesting a mechanical doll—to emphasise the clockwork-view of life that Alex has: first he is self-geared to be bad, next he is state-geared to be good.
"The title of the book comes from an old London expression, which I first heard from a very old Cockney in 1945: "He's as queer as a clockwork orange†(queer meaning mad, not faggish). I liked the phrase because of its yoking of tradition and surrealism, and I determined some day to use it. It has rather specialised meanings for me. I worked in Malaya, where orang means a human being, and this connotation is attached to the word, as well as more obvious anagrams, like organ and organise (an orange is, a man is, but the State wants the living organ to be turned into a mechanical emanation of itself). Alex uses some Cockney expressions, also Lancashire ones (like snuff it, meaning to die), as well as Elizabethan locutions but his language is essentially Slav-based."
John, all I can say is that it was by far the most challenging book I ever translated (I´m completing in December 23 years as a literary translator, with approximately 60 books to my credit). It took me nine months to do it. I translated many words and transliterated others, guiding myself in many cases by ear (reading aloud the text so I could find the adequate sonority to the rhyming slang, for instance). I wrote a paper on the process which was published in the book as a preface of sorts. I´ve been thinking in translate this paper to English and try to publish it in Science Fiction Studies or a similar magazine. Do you think it would interest Anglo-American readers?
Fábio: it would no doubt interest me but then I'm always curious about issues of translation especially where more difficult works are concerned. I know that punning can work well in translation given enough ingenuity on the part of the translator. It always amazed me the quantity of new and clever puns the translators put into the English editions of the Asterix comics, for example.
John, the Brazilian Portuguese translations of Astérix are also funny. The translators made a very good job, but it wasn´t too hard in that case (I´m not putting down their efforts, far from it) because French is also a Latin language, and many of the puns can be translated almost literally. But I had the chance to read an English traslation, and the translators really did a superb job – To translate the name of Obélix´s dog Idéefix (which in Portuguese turned into IdéiaFix) into Dogmatix, is simply perfect.
Fábio, if that paper is available in Spanish (or even Portuguese, although my Portuguese is much weaker than my Spanish), I'd love to read it, as I've tried my hand recently at a few translations and as you and LuÃs said above, it often is very challenging! It was so strange learning what "toro sentado" actually referred to when I translated the Semana Negra writeup of the Bakker/Martin chat in Gijón last week! Which reminds me…is there a Brazilian equivalent for Lunfardo?
No, there´s not, Larry. Lunfardo is a kind of music/dance typical from Argentina. It is in the same category of Samba and Bossa Nova (there´s no equivalent for them as well, neither in Spanish nor in English).
I was also thinking of the argot that the porteños there employ on occasion. It's….odd, but also quite interesting. Needless to say, the little I've heard confuses me even more than how they speak regular Spanish down there :P
But as for music, I need to hear more Samba. I enjoy certain forms of Merengue and Son, but I'm not as familiar with the Brazilian forms, alas.
Cross-legged, or in the style of Sitting Bull. I laughed when I looked it up and it literally meant "seated bull" (as I knew) and that it was borrowed from depictions of Sitting Bull sitting cross-legged at the massacre of Wounded Knee. Strange how things carry from culture to culture, huh?
Put me down as someone who'd be very interested in an English version of your paper on the translation of Clockwork Orange.
Larry, the porteño argot is very interesting, but we don´t even dare to translate it to Portuguese. It is very rich and, after all, certain words (like lunfardo in Spanish, Samba in Portuguese and Sauna in Finnish, are never translated, because of the unique meaning). :-)
James, I´ll seriously consider a translation now. Thanks for the interest!


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I mentioned last week that I believed the technicals
were favoring a
short term upside pop. I also suggested that I was waiting for this week to make any purchases.
I am purchasing a smattering of QQQQs, SMHs, and SPYs here for a trade; I expect to hold these less than 30 days.
Caveat: understand that I scale in slowly, and have a tendency to be a touch early . . .
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14 Responses to "Toe in the Water"
You are buying while the market has just broken down from its tight range.
If this turns out to be a bear trap, you will be right on.
Hopefully, this doesn't turn out to be the beginning of a waterfall move down.
it seems i tend to go too early
and yes; i am long; and will hold a while
the top is not in
but the shorts are
and they need to get a bear hug with a move up to squeeze them out of the game
Barry shorts gold and trades Q's near the top.
He's all man ;-)
The trading programs might give us one more rally.
I'm done though – I'm biding my time and have puts on
OIH – closing out of. Not sure how low oil will fall.
This is too close to the end for my taste but I think
if you're playing options you have a good change
to double your money if this is a bear trap.
My gut says it's a bear trap. The chart don't look
Check the weeklies in the SPX. Using c'sticks I see a clear top. I think we're in for a bit of a ride here. In anticipation I closed just about everything out last week and am sitting on cash.
IMHO you might be early by a bunch.
As an aside….re: the folly of market predictions….
**everyone's prediction is right given enough time** read the following praising a certain gold forceast
Harry Browne: Right on the megatrend
Commentary: Legendary gold bug dies at 72
Well, this will be interesting. If we get another day or so of selling, we could see a 2-3 day trader's rally based on very short term technicals but I see nothing else supporting such a move. Odd lot short data is high and is quite accurate except at tops…… But, it is usually accompanied by other supporting data that is not aligning. And it would mean a whip saw in that other data that seldom happens.
I guess that's gibberish for saying I've got my fingers on a massive amount of data, most of which is not generally available (not to say your data isn't bigger. lol) and this doesn't appear to be a high odds/high return rally IMO.
I've heard the term bear trap more today even more than I heard the term head and shoulders top a few weeks ago. My initial impression was to buy on weakness too, but it seems like everyone and their brother is looking to buy this dip. For all the discussion of the II #s of late it appears that many market participants are paying lip service to the possibility of a correction while maintaining very net long exposure.
Give that volume has been higher on distribution days than on accumulation days over the last three months, I'm willing to sit tight a little longer.
If another 150 pts were to come off the Dow and the internals were suddenly in good shape I might go along for the ride. But given that in bear markets the winner is the one who loses least, I will stay with my gold, treasuries and everything else hedged out the wazoo, thank you.
i think caution is in order. it is no coincidence that goog, aapl, gold, oil, real estate mkt etc were putting in tops at the same time. then last week we get melt down in TY1 driven by large funds unwinding flatteners in front of BOJ meeting this week. to me the market is displaying tighter liquidity conditions. smart money index has been diverging from DJIA for months now and i am thinking there is no large money stepping in to buy.. the upside days are program driven and short covering, not real money buying. receding liquidity will trump fundamentals… what is the thesis to drive buyers? earnings are slowing and the low interest rate multiple expansion trade not looking too hot (could actually see contraction) with the long end unwinding. god forbid the mbs convexity hedges start unwinding, that could send 10YR yields thru 6% in a hurry. convexity buying was huge reason 10YR yields fell so much, especially after treasury removed 30YR bonds..
Toe in; thumb up.
We played a game as pre-teens in my neighborhood. We'd bet with each other who could hold a Lady Finger firecracker the longest, fuse burning, until just before the explosion. You hold it between thumb and forefinger….ssssssssss….., then toss it just before, just e-x-a-c-t-l-y before the pop! Get the picture?
It didn't hurt too badly if you screwed up, so most everyone was bold and brave. Lady Fingers don't hurt much, even if you elect to hold it and have a peculiar wish to experience the pop.
I usually won.
Then we graduated to playing with the more powerful Black Cat brand. Believe me, you won't hold that one on purpose, at least not more than once.
I usually won that game as well, since my testosterone level was on the moon in those days.
But, I had a cousin a few years older than me, and he had more testosterone, and he'd win every time… although he would suffer quite a few inadvertent burns and skin-peelings, cause he didn't mind holding the Black Cat and feeling the bite.
He was tough. He could bend an old steel beer can double with one hand. Some of you may remember the old steel cans… so you know what I mean… tough.
Later, he tried the firecracker game with some others (I was too chicken) and they played with the very powerful M-80. It's a little like a shotgun shell with a fuse.
He blew all the skin and fingernails off his thumb and forefinger, and he almost lost his thumb.
I reckon he had poor judgment.
obviously, i meant 10YR yields could get to 5% in a hurry, not 6%.. though 6% could be a problem if you really had a big melt down…. talking about busting the housing bubble.
5% in a hurry and then some. I believe 6%+ in a relatively short period of time (months) is a possibility. I'm not saying probability but possibility. This is the final key to the puzzle we've been missing. The mbs market is going to unwind some IMO. And that is going to increase volatility well beyond what anyone expects. In addition, the market has stored up alot of energy here. The ten year bond is at the lowest volatility level since July of 1998. That was right before, you guessed it, a 50% rise in long term rates from 4%. We have some other extraneous issues that could add fuel to the fire depending on how they play out.
While I don't have a crystal ball, the market never seems to cooperative with the prevailing wisdom. That has been the yield curve inversion. Yet, we were missing one big piece of the pie IMO. The curve was inverting as much because long term rates were dropping. Equity market selloffs are not caused by yield curve inversions with falling ten year rates. Ever. It is when long term rates are rising that we should be cautious. We saw a few other messy ten year rate explosions because of the mbs market. A big ole snotter in 2003. And this action has coincided with every major top in my adult life time.
If we get alot of energy out of this ten year move, I'd bet the farm, this will be the end of any rising equity market scenarios. But, it has to develop. I'm extremely confident it will as I've been watching this turd for months and it has done exactly as I would have expected…so far. The only question is to what extent. I've already posted my guestimate.
Nothing like a little pre-options week drama to set up a nice run, Barry. Nice job. I think you'll make money on those buys. JMHO, of course.
I think you're crazy in the face of the huge bond sell-off today!
I don't think the market is going to tank, but I sleep a lot better trading on the short-side this year.


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Actual Southern California locations
where 1994's "Speed"
was filmed.
With the bus drama over, the
action shifts back to the Pershing Square area of downtown L.A.,
where the police are waiting to nab the bad guy (Dennis Hopper) when
he tries to pick up his
money, which he has instructed them to leave in a trash can at a corner
of Pershing Square.
We see part of the downtown L.A.
skyline in the photo above.
This shot was taken looking north/northeast
from Pershing Square (on S. Olive Street).
In the photo below,
we get a better view of the Biltmore Hotel,
as police scramble.
As Keanu and the other police
set up positions around the Pershing Square drop-off location,
Sandra watches from across the street. That turns out to be a bad idea.
A uniformed
policeman shows up and says he's been sent by Keanu to take her somewhere
That "policeman" turns out to be the bad guy (Dennis
Hopper) in disguise.
But not knowing that, Sandra goes with him, and ends up being taken hostage.
The shot above is looking
northwest up W. 5th Street, towards Pershing Square & the
with Sandra standing just south/southeast of the
eastern corner of W. 5th & S. Hill Streets.
Keanu and the other police
have set up their stake-out / surveillance post inside a nearby
barber shop. These barbershop scenes were shot inside a
storefront on the northeast
side of W. 5th Street, between
Hill Street & Broadway - just southeast of the
corner of 5th St & Hill St, in downtown L.A.)
That's right next door to (southeast of) a corner Subway sandwich
that can be seen in the film. *
Realizing that Hopper has somehow
gotten the money (despite their stakeout), Keanu
springs into action and goes running from
the barber shop, out to Pershing Square.
In the photo above,
we see Keanu running west across Hill Street,
from the
east corner of W. 5th Street &
S. Hill Street., heading to Pershing
(The Subway sandwich store you see behind him is located at 458
S. Hill Street.)
The photo below shows the same location
of 5th & Hill, but with the
camera looking in the
opposite direction (west), showing the corner of Pershing
Square, with the Biltmore behind
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Kolokassi is a root vegetable also known as wild taro, dasheen, elephant ears or Colocasia esculenta, usually cooked with meat and goes well with pork but also chicken and beef. In Cyprus we usually add taro to a tomato flavoured pork stew with celery.
Apart from Cyprus, this root can also be found in Greece but only on the island of Ikaria, in Egypt but also in Hawaii and Tahiti and in other parts of the world.
This root is available from February to December and it can be stored for some days. I stored it in the refrigerator for two weeks and it was in perfect condition.
Taro is most commonly prepared the same way as potato. To prepare, peel the skin thickly and cut and break into large pieces as otherwise a mucilaginous, sticky juice, which will be released and the kolokassi will melt while cooking. Taro can also be prepared by cutting away the skin and leaving whole, rubbing the flesh with lemon juice then frying or baking slowly in oil until tender.
The traditional way of cooking this meal was to fry the meat and taro in a lot of oil and then it was transferred in a saucepan with the oil and the tomatoes, celery and spices and it was then simmered until the meat became tender and the sauce thick.
Recently I visited Cyprus and could not resist the temptation of bringing two roots with me. I stored them in the refrigerator waiting for my son to return from Crete, where he has been working since April. Well, yesterday he returned and as it is one of his favourites, I prepared it for him and it was delicious.
The recipe is included in my cookbook Mint, Cinnamon & Blossom Water, Flavours of Cyprus, Kopiaste!
Tags: chirino, Cypriot cookbook, kolokassi, Kopiaste.. Flavours of Cyprus, Pork, Taro, Traditional
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Ivy, taro is something very foreign to mainland Greek cooking and I'm suprised and delighted Cypriots use it in cooking. It's cheap here (Asian markets) and I'll have to try this.
Peter, try it this way and you'll see how tasty it is. I am sure you're going to love it.
to kolokasi to eheis kanei sta genethlia tou georgaki pou tou aresei??
ohi, to savvato to kaname kai egine poly oreo.
[…] Pork is also made kokkinisto with the addition of vegetables, such as pork with cauliflower or pork with taro. Vegetables which are cooked in tomato sauce such as cauliflower, potatoes, beans etc. are called […]
[…] means without any meat, as it was the period of fasting. I just followed the traditional way of cooking taro in Cyprus without adding any meat and made a stew with […]


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Oregon Blueberry & Goat Cheese Hand Pie
Oregon Blueberry and Goat Cheese Hand Pie
Roll thawed Puff dough to 1/8 inch thickness, cut 5"-6"round or Square)Mix Blueberries with Sugar, cornstarch, salt Lemon juice and zestPlace desired amount of filling in the center of the puff dough sheet, add a some crumbled goat cheese and basil.
Brush edge of dough with water and fold over.
Crimp or pinch dough to seal. Poke a hole in crust, brush with egg wash and sprinkle with Turbinado sugar or other coarse ground sugar if desired.
Bake 400 degrees for 20 min. or until puffed and golden brown.
Remove from oven and cool to room temperature before eating.
(opt.) Dust with Cinnamon. Serve with ice cream if desired.
Yield: 8 Hand Pies
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Burcham says several potential customers have indicated that a single-finger scanner would be sufficient for their needs—so AOS plans to sell both a single-finger device and a more expensive five-finger device. "We're looking at having product ready for market at the beginning of the third quarter this year," says Burcham.
The military has a growing interest in biometric sensors that operate at a distance. The U.S. Department of Defense awarded $1.5 million to Carnegie Mellon's CyLab Biometrics Lab to support development of technology that performs iris detection at 13 meters.
One potential customer for the AIRprint is the Marine Corps. Jeremy Powell, head of identity operations at Marine Corp Headquarters, saw a demonstration of it about a year ago. Currently, individuals entering a military installation must place their fingers on a scanner, with a Marine standing beside them to help ensure a viable print. Powell would prefer there to be a safe distance between the Marine and the person being scanned. The AIRprint device could be on a tripod and connected to a cable that runs behind a blast wall, where the Marine could safely assess the fingerprint result, he says.
AIRprint's two-meter standoff distance represents more than a technical advancement. "It is a step closer to being able to verify an individual's identity from a safe distance with or without their knowledge. As with all new technology, the hope is further advancements will follow and increase the standoff distance," says Powell. "This could potentially allow Marines to positively identify a target before engaging or conduct 'standoff' screenings from the safety of an armored vehicle."
Over the past nine years, the Marines have made increasing use of biometrics to distinguish friend from foe in Iraq and Afghanistan. Says Powell, "It's actually been very successful so far, and technologies like AIRprint have the potential to make it even more so."


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By Molly McGonigle
While Adam Levine's breakup from Victoria's Secret model Anne Vyalitsyna may still be a little fresh, we have a sneaking suspicion that the Maroon 5 singer won't be single for long. In order to prepare Adam to wet his toes in the dating pool, we thought we'd round up some of Hollywood's hottest singles who would be perfect for him. Click through to cast your vote on who should be his next piece of arm candy.
Even though both Adam and Christina Aguilera have vehemently denied there being anything romantic between the two of them, anyone who watches "The Voice" isn't convinced. From their flirty arguments to Christina's eyelash-batting, it's clear that there's lots of sexual tension between these two. Their decision to make sweet music together in "Moves Like Jagger" did nothing to quell romance rumors. Because making duets with someone about love means you are just friends, right?
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Posted by Cindy on 30th April 2008
There's a buttload of good stuff to know over at Save Deep Ellum.
…well? Don't just sit there, go see!
Posted by Cindy on 30th April 2008
There's a buttload of good stuff to know over at Save Deep Ellum.
…well? Don't just sit there, go see!
Posted by Cindy on 30th April 2008
…obviously under a rock. However, I do so love those times when I start to feel utterly overwhelmed, and I can point you kiddies to a really good blog.
Somehow, I knew nothing of this blog until this morning. Quite honestly, I can't even remember how I stumbled upon it…got lost in the dark, cold web and found a warm place to hang, I s'pose. Anyhoo, check out Deep Ellum Sullie. It's most excellent and you'll find stuff on Record Hop and Shiny Around the Edges and Reverend Horton Heat among much more.
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Posted by Cindy on 30th April 2008
They're heeeeeere…TONIGHT THE AVETT BROTHERS!
…Also performing, Matt Butcher…
Wednesday, April 30th
Granada Theater
The Avett Brothers / Matt Butcher
Purchase Tickets
Doors at 7 PM
Live Webcast on FineLineLive.com with my Co-Host Kelly "the Gobblers Knob" Dearmore.
More tonight:
City Tavern – Dylan Sneed / Jacob Metcalf
Opening Bell – The Liking Strikes
Absinthe – Double D Inc. – Spring Fever Open Mic
House of Blues – Etta James / Tyler Dow Bryant
The Cavern – Douglas Woodlane / Error of Free Will / Greg Schroeder
Love & War – Ed Burleson
Rubber Gloves – Short Attention Span Theatre
Fred's – John Shook Band
Scat Lounge – Django Reinhardt Tribute
The Fairmount – Songwriter Showcase & Open Mic – Featuring: John Jenkins & Phil Wallace – Hosted by Davis Chapman
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Posted by Cindy on 30th April 2008
I must have seen this thing a gajillion times, but it still cracks me up – This is a Paul Slocum creation and take note of some Shiny 'screamers in the opening scene.
Posted by Cindy on 29th April 2008
jordan fein is a human.
at age 17, he is no stranger to earth.
all that is near is far and all that is far is near to him
jordan is an explorer:
of art
of film
of photography
of music
of trees
of literature
of matching socks
of the future
of other dimensions
say hello to jordan fein and say hello to the world around you.
jordan fein is myspace.com/jordanfein
jordan fein is myspace.com/wearealqaeda
jordan fein is real.
we are al qaeda
april twenty eighth two thousand and eight common era
we are al qaeda presents "the fourth dimension"
today marks day one of the venturing into an alternate dimension.
this will serve as a diary of our project as it folds and unfolds in time.
who are we?
other than al qaeda, we are "jach stone and zordan fein"
what are we?
other than humans, we are a robotic machine.
what is it?
"an original three dimensional sound
with visual accompaniment gallery piece"
when is it?
july 2008
5.1 set up
audio run through
midi clarinet recorded
violin check
cello check
guitar check
synth check
beat check
check check
vocal check
piano check
kp2 check
the diary will continue at finelinelive.com
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Posted by Cindy on 29th April 2008
Well hell. Scott Porter informed me on Thursday night that this coming Saturday, May 3rd, marks the last performance for Spitfire Tumbleweeds. I guess this explains their un-returned emails about a show I was trying to book. Crap. The 'Weeds is one of my very favorite bands. A band made up of some of my very favorite musicians. Musicians involved in other projects and other bands. Musicians who are doing things like getting married and working real jobs and having kids and trying to maintain their multiple bands. I suppose I understand that the 'Weeds had to make decisions…I understand…but I don't like it.
I know where to find most of these boys…but I'm still gonna miss them all together – Scott Porter / Kody Jackson / Cory Ward / Alex Maples / Justin Collins / Aaron White / Warren Jackson Hearne / Paul Slavens / Will Kapinos…and sometimes a few others.
"Dead Skunk" by Spitfire Tumbleweeds
So please join me on Saturday for their finale kick-yo'-ass all over the place show. Plus, it's a big, fun Mud Bug Boil with other tremendous bands and all for a good cause. The money raised will go directly to five different charities, Cumberland Presbyterian Children's Home and Denton County Friends of the Family are the targeted charities. Donations will also be made to AIDS Services of North Texas, Mean Green Club and Mothers of Multiples.
The 12th Annual Denton County Charity Mud Bug Boil and Gumbo Cook-Off
Saturday May 3,2008
Admission:$5.00 or $3.00 with canned food donation
Children under 12 get in free
All-you-can-eat is $15.00
1211 W. Hickory Street, Denton
On the back lots of Lucky Lou's and Riprocks
Gates open at 11:00a.m.
Performing: Spitfire Tumbleweeds / The AM Ramblers / The Heelers / Rodney Parker & 50 Peso Reward / Big Daddy Alright / Eleven Hundred Springs
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Posted by Cindy on 29th April 2008
I'm like really, really, really behind on everything. This week's number one top priority is getting FineLineLive.com headquarters back in livable conditions. My lack of household attention, topped with the boy-child and his merry band of brothers hanging out here, this place needs a real Spring cleaning….actually, Spring, Summer and Fall cleaning.
However, I wanted to put some stuff out there that's been weighing on my mind…well…what little there is left of it after Good Records and M2S2 and Quick's Big Thing…oy, the poor bastard brain cells that have passed on these last couple of weeks…RIP.
First up, the lovely Lovie ladies offered-up a copy of Ultraviolet on Thursday night, which I carefully tucked safely away, then promptly forgeteted. From all accounts the Ultraviolet fundraiser on Saturday night was a smashing success. If you hadda miss it like I hadda miss it, then do the right thing and purchase a copy. It's so worthy a cause, and the music is worth your dimes.
Photo by Allison V. Smith
Allison V. Smith has been busier'n'hell too. However, she made time to post about her adventures and add some brilliant photography (like the one above of the Amazing Fred). I luvs her.
One of my bestest buds just celebrated his first whole year as an official blogger. Congratulations to the Gobbler's Knob! I'd tell you all about it, but why listen to my blather? Go visit him often, 'specially if you dig Americana/Roots/Alt.Country/Red Dirt…well…you get the gist.
We are celebrating live tomorrow night at the Granada with a surprise video interview with the Avett Brothers and a live video webcast of the show. I plan to return home with one of those Avett boys as a parting gift, or perhaps that Crawford kid.
The Knob and his baby Gobbler
I really need to go visit Hal, Greg, Desirea and Cash…I've all but completely ignored them the last couple of weeks. Shame on me.
Okay, gotta get to work. After I tackle at least 2 rooms, then I'll check out this week's/weekend's shows and put my thoughts on those out there in the vast world wide web…
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Posted by Cindy on 28th April 2008
This video is pretty much a wrap for FineLineLive's coverage of Quick's Big Thing. You can check out the winners here.
This extravaganza was, by far, one of the best nights I've had in a long-ass time. Kudos to Hunter, Alison, Rob, Gordon and all the other Quicksters! Thanks for one helluva party!
PS – This is REALLY raw random footage…but you gotta check out Noah Jackson on Johnny Lloyd Rollins' guitar. That boy can sing…and write a song.
PPS – I left the camera with Dave Little for most of this and you can hear his commentary if you listen closely. He's always so worth it.
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'Twas Eleven Hundred Springs!
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Posted by Cindy on 28th April 2008
Is it just me, or is that dude Gordon Keith hotter'n'hell? Rick Astley opening the show is gold….GOLD I say!
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Posted by Cindy on 27th April 2008
Quick's Big Thing was one helluva fun night…well into morning, as I walked out of the Palladium at around 3 am. I only saw one performance. I didn't eat a thing. But I drank…and I drank…and I drank. I pretty much holed-up in the green room. Mostly cuz that's where all the rock stars had gathered, also cuz Hunter was back there, and cuz the Palladium is kinda freakish about cameras. I don't go nowhere wit'out my camera, so I was kind of laying low…so to speak.
It was a blast, a huge success and I'm already looking forward to next year. I got all kinds of drunken video coming…but for now, see above…
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Posted by Scott Chaffin on 27th April 2008
Did this upgrade work?
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Posted by Cindy on 25th April 2008
…last night was soooooooo…
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Posted by Cindy on 24th April 2008
I absolutely, positively cannot get enough of Mescalito. 'Specially this song. I've been listening in my car all morning. I even took a damn hour outta my day to make this video cuz…I luvs him….
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Posted by Cindy on 24th April 2008
I'd BEST see you HERE tonight!
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2014 Texas State Target and JOAD Target Championships
|NOTE: We will be taking orders and payment at Check-In each morning for bag lunches to be brought in from a local restaurant each day. Snacks and drinks will still be available at our concession stand.
|Will there be shade?
|The JOAD competition will use the pavilion for shade. The adults need to bring pop-up tents for shade.
|What if I have an RV?
|You cannot shoot from the RV! However, there WILL be RV hookups available at the Fairgrounds and they are very comfy to stay in. The parking fee is $25/night. Electricity (30amp only) and water is available - no sewer. If anyone is interested, they should contact Paul Schlaudraff at 979/733-0020.
|Map to venue
All shooting line locations are approximate on the map. Use map to search for nearby hotels, restaurants, etc. List of hotels / motels less than 5 miles away:
|What does it cost?
|$40 for adult divisions, $30 fo JOAD divisions, except for $10 for Yeomen.
A LATE FEE OF $10 WILL BE CHARGED AFTER MAY 30 and accepted on a space-available basis. No registrations will be accepted after June 4.
|Discount for Big Families
|The TSAA discounts entry fees for families with more than 2 archers! - the first two oldest archers pay full fees, and all other family members 18 years and under pay only $10 apiece if paid before the registration deadline. After the adult fee(s), apply the discount fee using a JOAD registration option.
|If You Don't PayPal You Still Need To Pay
If you need to mail a check/Money Order because you don't want to use PayPal, the mailing address is:
|If You Change Your Plans BEFORE THE DEADLINE
If you pay via PayPal we can refund your money quickly/easily prior to when the trophies are made. If you cancel late and we get stuck with trophy hardware, you may have a small fee deducted. If you pay by money order or check, your registration check will be HELD by the TSAA till after the tournament so if you register & pay EARLY, you won't be out any money. Win, Win ! The TSAA absorbs the cost of PayPal in your registration. If a cancellation is received before the registration deadline for this reason a full refund at that point will be issued. After the registration deadline, a full refund may be issued minus 15% to cover awards if applicable, AT THE CONCLUSION of the tournament.
Who Can Win?
|Tournament awards to current USA Archery members: compound, recurve and barebow, in both genders and all divisions. Awards to top 3 places in all divisions. All archers must show proof of USAA or NFAA active membership to qualify for awards. To achieve a WA World Record you must be a USAA member or else have purchased a temporary USAA $15 membership prior to the event. (Choose the Colorado County Fairgrounds).
|What Will You Shoot?
ADULTS: YOU WILL SHOOT 72 ARROWS AT A SINGLE DISTANCE, THEN YOU WILL SHOOT A DOUBLE ELIMINATION 'OR' SATURDAY PM.And on Sunday you shall rest.
|I'm Not An Adult!
Not sure what you are? You can check the information on our AGE caculator to figure out whether you are a Junior, a Cub, a Cadet, etc....
|OK, I know my division. Just how FAR have my arrows got to go and how many arrows do I need to have? (minimum)
|72 arrows, in rounds of 36 arrows divided by a break, on Saturday morningadult/junior barebow archers would shoot 60 meters and Masters (all of them) and Cadets would shoot 50 meters, Cubs would shoot 30 meters and Bowmen would shoot 20 meters.
*Please note that all Compound archers will be shooting on their own individual target face using the 80cm FITA target face that scores out to the 5-ring.
PS: All smart archers bring EXTRA arrows, cause, you know....
|What Must You Wear? (and "NOT")
|To be consistent with the USA Archery's National Rules, the USA Archery dress code applies to Official Practice and Competition days.
No camouflage attire and no denim will be allowed at practice or tournament competition days, Please do not require us to throw you off the field because you ignored the rules!
|By registering, you agree to behave. If you have any doubts about what that means, please review the USAA Code Of Conduct. No exceptions, No excuses. Archery is the greatest sport when it comes to SPORTSMANSHIP!
|For the Youngest Archers
|YEOMAN! That's the ticket! These are the little guys, frequently little brothers and sisters that want to play. Scores are not reported (but we do try and teach them how to keep score and record scores) and is a participation class only. Nominal awards are given to all the kids for participating with no 1st, 2nd, or 3rd designations. As such, we can then put the target at any distance so they spend more time in front of the target shooting than behind the target looking for arrows. Typically, either 20 or 15 meters on a 122cm face the whole time. If they need to take a few ends off to watch the butterflies or go to the bathroom, no big deal. If they want to stop half way through and then change their mind and resume once they have had their snack, so be it. It is all about fun and participation within the confines of the other competition for these little guys. The suggestion is to start these guys at 20 meters and and adjust closer if needed. Yeoman are discounted to only $10 for the tournament.
|Compound Scoring
|There is an inner X Ring in the outdoor target, be sure you understand HOW you will score your arrows in the gold (9/10/x values)!
|When Do You Shoot What?
10:00 a.m. - Score First 36 arrows all at single distance
State Champions will be decided by the results of the matchplay event for all divisions. Archers in a division with two or more archers can expect to shoot at least two matches. The Set System will be used for all matchplay events.
Pool/Pizza party at the Columbus Swimming pool at 7:00 p.m. All archers and their families are welcome!
JOAD Awards will be presented at the conclusion of shooting on Sunday
|Official Waiver
|You will be required to sign the standard USAA waiver form upon check-in at the tournament. Please review it now before you register- click here to view a copy of it. Again, you do NOT have to print it now. We will provide the signature form at the check in.
|Who Has Already Signed Up?
|Click here to see all of the archers currently registered, and to check your own information: current registrations.
|If You Have Never Shot This Event Before
|To get information about scoring arrows, go here. More information on outdoor tournaments, HINTS from the judge. A general description for tournaments (indoors) which is useful as well, go here. A sample scorecard with tips and hints can be found here as an acrobat file. For parents of new archers A slightly dated FAQ can be found on the JOAD Resources page of the TSAA at www.joad.org . (Parents - please read these to prepare your archer for success)
|Mailed Payments for entries must be RECIEVED on or before Friday , May 30, 2014 to avoid a possible late fee.
In order to expedite your registration, please fill out the ONLINE registration form via the link below, SUBMIT it by clicking on the SUBMIT button and only click submit ONCE. A copy of the information will be emailed to you when we process your application.After "Submitting" you will see a PayPal OPTION to pay with. (recommended)
If paying by check, please PRINT THAT EMAIL and send copy with your check to the address we'll give you on that email(also listed above). If you catch an error, just write it on the printed page or you can email us. PayPal has worked very well for the majority of tournament participants and we urge everyone to use that option if possible. It really streamlines the process even though it costs the TSAA a little more. (Doesn't cost you ANYTHING!)
|OK! You are ready to sign up?
|Click HERE to go to the Registration entry page. Once entered, you will see the "PayPal Option" where you can pay easily for the event.
|Special Notice
|TFAA/TSAA reciprocal agreement The TSAA encourages all current members from other organizations to shoot at all TSAA events! Show your TFAA membership to shoot in this event.
|BUT, It's An Emergency!
|Proper planning ahead of time prevents many "emergencies". Please remember that we are an organization of volunteers, most of whom have a life. (wink)
If you truly have an emergency we are there for you. For anything else...we'll still try to hep y'all...
|Still Have Questions?
|EMAIL Karin Magera, emails are best method for contact, for urgent issues and emergencies use 979-484-9921. Errors in your registration information, write the webmaster directly with what you want changed.
If you have already registered rsing the registration link page, this option lets you pay for what you've registered for.....Back to HOME


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text: Typhoon deaths climb into thousands in Philippines Share this story email Share this story «Previous 4 of 42 Photos Next » Read the story « » APTOPIX Philippines Typhoon Residents use a tarpaulin to shield them from rain in typhoon struck Tacloban city, Leyte province central Philippines on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013. The city remains littered with debris from damaged homes as many complain of shortage of food, water and no electricity since the Typhoon Haiyan slammed into their province. Typhoon Haiyan, one of the strongest storms on record, slammed into six central Philippine provinces Friday leaving a wide swath of destruction and hundreds of people dead. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)


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30, 2006
NCAA Frozen Four
Measures Up Boston College's Cory Schneider
Jeff Howe
Cory Schneider was about 12 minutes away from
breaking the record for having the longest shutout streak
in NCAA history, and had he been able to hold true for those
12 minutes, he would have set the new mark on his home ice
against Boston University. It sounded almost too perfect
to be true.
But the Terriers had other things on their
minds, most importantly extending their winning streak to
a then-season-long six games. BU lit him up for an eye-popping
four goals over a stretch of about 26 minutes between the
second and third periods on Jan. 27, sending Schneider and
the Eagles into a month-long funk in which they watched
their friends from down the street skate around the Boston
Garden ice with two highly desired trophies after the Beanpot
and Hockey East championship. BU also stole the regular
season crown from BC on the last night of the schedule.
Heading into Saturday night's Northeast
Regional final against Boston University, Schneider knew
he couldn't take the hardware away from his close
rivals, but he also knew he could end BU's season
and stake claim to much higher bragging rights. Twenty-eight
saves and a school record-setting eighth shutout of the
season later, and Schneider sent the Terriers packing.
After the game, he spent a few minutes talking
about the BC/BU rivalry, a possible head-to-head matchup
with Brian Elliott and the redemption of making the Frozen
Inside College Hockey: You grew
up in Massachusetts so you have always been well aware of
what it means when Boston College and Boston University
take the ice against one another. With six games against
BU this season, including three in championship games, is
this what BC/BU is all about?
Cory Schneider: Absolutely.
The last couple seasons, it's been an off-year for
one team and an on-year for the other so it's been
a little lopsided. But this year, they really established
themselves as the top team and we grew to that point, so
that made it all the better – having two good teams
playing each other and not having it the other way. We were
so familiar with them that it was just all about going out
there and playing hockey. There were no X's and O's
and no tactics. Just go out there and beat them.
INCH: Was there a BC/BU recruiting
rivalry going on with you when you were in high school?
CS: Not really. I didn't
talk to BU that much, and I think my talks with BC progressed
a lot faster than I think BU even realized. I just knew
from the start that BC is where I wanted to go so [going
to BU] never really entered into the equation.
INCH: How much redemption does
this win over BU give you after what happened throughout
the season?
CS: The guys were saying
all day that if we beat them tonight, it would make up for
all the losses this year – the Beanpot, Hockey East,
everything. It's a great feeling.
INCH: There was a lot of talk
about your shutout streak earlier this year, and you are
starting one now. What kind of an effect does that have
on you while you're in net? Does it creep into your
CS: Not at all. I'm
just worried about winning the game whether it is 6-5 or
1-0. Any way is a great way. It doesn't weigh on you.
It just gives you more confidence. Once we got two goals
[on Saturday], the game was over. It didn't even enter
my mind that they would be able to score three goals. The
team in front of me really helps me and made it that much
INCH: Has it sunk in that you're
going to the Frozen Four yet?
CS: Not even. When you look
at the brackets and you realize to come out [of the regional],
you have to beat Miami and then Boston University to get
there, it seems so far away. But this team is on a mission
right now, and there was no doubt in our minds today that
we were going to win this game. It was great that we were
able to put it away.
INCH: Since you're not used
to getting this much time off, what are these next two weeks
going to be like for you?
CS: I think we're going
to get some time off early this week and then get right
back at it. All of the guys are excited to be going. We're
not done playing hockey, and it's going to be exciting
to get back on the big stage again.
INCH: I'm going to ask you
a question you don't want to hear. If you move on
and Wisconsin moves on, it would be you against Brian Elliott
in a matchup of the two most talked-about goalies this year.
What do you think that would be like?
CS: It would be great. I
haven't gotten to see him play, and I don't
know much about him, but I've heard a lot of good
things. His numbers speak for themselves. Obviously, he
is a great goaltender, and there is nothing better than
a great goaltending battle in my opinion.
INCH: Can you talk about what
the Holy Cross win over Minnesota does for the college hockey
CS: It's great. We
almost got beat by Mercyhurst [in the NCAA Tournament] last
year. Bemidji State took Denver to OT. It just really shows
that it's an even playing field, and anybody can beat
anybody on a given night, which is great. There is a lot
of parity, and that makes this one of the most exciting
college sports.
INCH: After getting these two
wins and the two shutouts, can you finally say that you
have gotten some redemption against Worcester and this building
after what happened last year?
CS: Yeah, absolutely. It's
great. Two shutouts in playoff hockey; you couldn't
ask for much more. The mindset of the team this year –
from both myself and the team – is a lot better. It's
nice to be able to leave that way.


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Nick Gerhart
Iowas insurance commissioner is delaying release of pricing information for policies to be sold on the states new health-insurance exchange, because he wants to wait for a firm commitment that a national carrier will participate.
Commissioner Nick Gerhart had planned to release prices next week for policies to be offered on the new system, which is a key part of Obamacare. But he said today that federal officials have pushed back a deadline for carriers to sign contracts to participate on Iowas exchange. The deadline had been set for next Monday, but now is set for the Sept. 16.
The main question is whether Coventry will sell policies on the exchange. The carrier has indicated it plans to do so, but its new parent company has withdrawn from five other states exchanges. The most recent withdrawal was last week, when Aetna decided not to participate in New Yorks system.
If Coventry dropped out of Iowas exchange, most Iowa customers would only have one other choice of carriers on the new computerized system. That carrier is CoOportunity Health, a new health-insurance cooperative started with millions of dollars in federal guarantees.
Gerhart expressed optimism today that Coventry will participate in Iowas exchange. He said he spoke to the companys chief actuary recently, and the official expressed enthusiasm for Iowas system. Coventry has given us zero indication that they wont sign, he said. But he said he doesnt want to confuse consumers by releasing information about the carriers planned prices if theres a chance the company will back out. He said he will release prices by Sept. 17.
The point of the exchanges was to encourage competition among private health-insurers, especially in states like Iowa, which historically have seen little competition. Coventrys withdrawal would be a particular problem in Iowa, because the states dominant health-insurer, Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield, has decided not to participate in the exchange until 2015.
Its impossible for consumers to determine how beneficial the exchanges will be until pricing information is released. The delay comes as government officials and insurers scramble to prepare the systems, which are to open for business Oct. 1. Iowas exchange is being developed jointly by federal and state officials.
Gerhart said Iowas exchange has attractive features for a carrier like Coventry. For example, he noted that Gov. Terry Branstads plan to offer government-paid insurance to poor Iowans will require thousands of them to choose private policies on the exchange instead of signing up for Medicaid. Thats a guaranteed pool of business for carriers that participate, Gerhart said. Tens of thousands of other Iowans also are expected to use the exchange, because thats the only place theyll be able to buy policies using federal subsidies, which will amount to thousands of dollars per year for many consumers.
CoOportunity Health leaders said today that they also expect Coventry to participate in Iowas system. Aetna officials did not immediately respond to requests for comment.


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What do you expect a 'liberal group' to say? What would they say about this? Can you imagine a candidate, any candidate from any party, running on a platform of' tax reform'...and trying to sell the American people the 70,000+ page tax code we have now...Treat it like people are treating Cain's plan...you know dig in there real good, bring in all the 'experts', and dissect it extra thoroughly so we can all see the lobbyist inspired loop-holes, the deals for 'special interest', and everything else that is 'unfair' and carefully 'buried in there somewhere'. AND heaven forbid you are late paying your share (assuming you are in the 49% that actually pay). The 'funny math' penalties and interest will literally kill you. That my friends would be a pretty tough 'sell' to the American people today. I'm thinking that poor fool, and the party he represented, would be run out of town on a rail...the whole bunch tarred and feathered. Old school stuff. Bachmann said the DEVIL is in the details. Well it is in the old code for sure! Herman Cain's simple 999 plan, without all the 'hidden deals' looks GREAT and FAIR compared to what we have now. Get real. Wake up. The 'liberal groups' & demagogues are wrong. Mr. Cain's 999 plan is fair and good for all Americans. The old system is unfair and unwanted. Help rid America of a horrible tax code/system. Vote for Mr. Herman Cain and personal and economic freedom
what do you expect from racists hiding behind the label "liberal'?
This of course is lost on the Major Media , but is apparent to many African Americans.......Herman Cain is a fraud by that I mean he is an attempt by the Republican Party to provide an image that says " look we got one too " .
His temporary popularity not withstanding ( no doubt a major surprise and not part of the Plan ) this is a Black Man who has said discrimination is a non factor in the conditions of certain groups in Society and is doing all he can to parrot whatever Conservative Message he thinks some people want to hear .
He is a joke and is the " biggest Uncle tom " since Sammy Davis kissed Nixon .
As I said this is something the Major Media and it's primary audience will not understand.
The more I learn about Mr. Cain's plan, the more compelling it becomes. It appears to be the prescription to a vandalized economy.
The fact that "Citizens for Tax Justice" disagrees only supports the view that this tax plan will strengthen America. The group known as "Citizens for Tax Justice" is not interested in "justice". It is an orifice of our vandal-in-chief.
VB3 is an example of a real racist because he is judging Herman Cain solely on the color of his skin. VB3 also is racist in that he thinks Blacks are too dumb to think for themselves, and they have to be told what to do (like Obama)
I guess people like VB3 don't like Black people to leave the Liberal Democrat Plantation.
If elected, Cain will become the second African American to serve as President of the US. You want Change, let's bring the real One.
Given the elimination of the 12% payroll tax (a flat tax on virtually all income with no deduction), it doesn't make sense it would result in higher income for the lower and lower middle classes. Their table compares income taxes and is coming to impossible conclusions.
I am going to run right out and read this analysis....after I finish what CTJ predicted would happen when Obama Care and the 1st Pork-ulus bills passed.
Yeah... Rich or poor, I guess it pays to have money.
Yeah... Rich or poor, I guess it pays to have money.
MaryG of course Knows not what she is talking about because I am Black and very concerned about the Black Community and the larger community of Americans regardless of Race, Creed, Religion , or Gender .
I have never discriminated against any person , nor will I ever do so .
I am very proud of the humanness and fairness of President Obama . Herman Cain is a Joke , a sell-out , and again an Uncle Tom. Mary if you are white you should shut up about things you do not understand .My comments will only be understood by Black People .
Of course they object to another black man running against Obama(1/2 black I might add).
They have their voting block locked up and reject anyone to challenge it.
Poor Harman Cain. A Crook Brothers devious experiment not going according to plan.
Tax justice is making everyone pay something, and have some skin in the game. We need to bring the 50% who don't pay income taxes and hitch a free ride into the wonderful community of those who pay taxes and power the engine that makes this country function. It's time the idiots (marxists) in the "social justice" camp wake up and realized their free lunch is over!!
Like this plan would really work. What percentage of the low/middle income is used to purchase goods and services as compared to the wealthy? the wealthy invest which is not a purchase so much of their income would fall to the strict 9% tax while families that live hand to mouth will pay 9% income and 9% federal sales tax applied on purchases thus paying nearly 14% depending on what is sales tax.
Just another ill thought out tax code where the wealthy have the advantage.
@kh, You are wrong! 50% are not free riders, unless you mean that the elderly (44% don't pay income tax) are free-riders. Have you even bothered to look at any statistics on this, or did you hear it and just repeat like a mindless wind-up toy? http://moderatepoli.blogspot.com/2011/08/whipping-boy-working-poor_23.html
Cain's tax proposal is based on what will supposedly help the economy. Tax consumption to drive down consumption and imports. Lower taxes on business. No taxes on capital gains. The Bush tax cuts were supposed to help the economy too, and that didn't pan out. Cain's plan shifts more of the burden onto lower-income people, but that just fine if you aren't one of them. As for people saying that payroll taxes are currently 12% or 15%, that only if you pay the employer portion too. I doubt if many lower-wage people do. They're paying 7.5%, so the 9% payroll tax might be an increase, and the 9% on food, medicine, gas, utilities, anything not used, that is likely to be a hardship. But hey, if you're not in that group, don't worry. http://moderatepoli.blogspot.com/2011/09/tax-fairness.html
And we expected a partisan, left wing group to come to what conclusion?
"If your ready to shout, got to throw Obama out, Koch-Cain"
"The economy's down, send it below the ground, Koch-Cain"
"They just Lie, They just Lie, They just Lie, Koch-Cain"
"If you want bad news, hey.. with Sales Tax you lose, Koch-Cain"
"Freedom is done and there's nowhere to run, Koch-Cain"
"They just Lie, They just Lie, They just Lie, Koch-Cain"
"If your rich as Hell, want your wallet to swell, Koch-Cain"
"Poor don't forget this fact, you'll never get your money back, Koch-Cain"
"They just Lie, They just Lie, They just Lie, Koch-Cain"
"They just Lie, They just Lie, They just Lie, Koch-Cain"
Herman Cain is not really serious. Simple minded slogans and an excuse for republicans to insult and attack blacks. He will vanish also like many other fools.
I read the "analysis" at the link provided. It is NOT an analysis, simply a compendium of conclusions with no supporting analysis.
To answer questions about his economic proposals.
Cain is a brother killer hit the nail right on the head . That is exactly what I was trying to express . Cain is a Used Car Salesman that some well meaning and others not so well meaning are being fooled by , or allowing themselves a moment to applaud someone who they would never vote for . He is a joke .
I'm glad someone finally has the balls to address the real problem with America these days: the poor don't pay enough taxes.
I know for a fact that Herman the Vermin's tax plan did not come from Sim City any more than his immigration plan was inspired by DOOM and WOLFENSTEIN. OK, maybe it was, a little.
The Left is being two-faced. They talk about a Buffett Rule being needed because the rich pay less than the poor, but then they talk about a flat tax being worse for the poor and better for the rich. Both can't be true!
They complain about big standard deductions "hemorrhaging revenues", but prefer a system where half deduct to zero instead?
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I'd be intersted to hear where you heard they wanted birth control to be illegal. When is the last time you heard the Catholic Church speak publicly about birth control?
It isn't about birth control being illegal for everyone. This fight is about the Catholic Church and its various institutions, charities and so on not providing it, which is their right at least as I see it.
It isn't like there aren't other hospitals, charities etc that people can use, who will provide birth control if that's such an overwhelming issue.
I see this as another attack on religion itself. The Catholic Church is the biggest and most powerful in America. Break it and the rest will go down like dominoes.The poster formerly known as chuck58 on the old board.
However, they need to grow up and recognize that they have no say so over government affairs.
The idea of wanting birth control to be illegal isn't something I know for 100% certainty. However, the fact that they're not happy with the religious schools and hospitals being exempt tells me a lot. Truth is they want everybody to be "exempt." What else do you think their "We won't compromise" thing means? I think it's arrogant that they think Obama needs to compromise with them at all. The church does not run this country.
And newsflash, Catholics have been paying for what they don't approve of. Many Catholics adopted beliefs against the death penalty thanks to the opinion of Pope John Paul II. They were still FORCED to pay to put people to death. It wasn't seen as a persecution toward Catholics. It was seen as everybody pitching in. Meanwhile, Quakers have a belief against war, any type of war. They were still FORCED to pay this one. No righty came forward showing that they cared about the religious beliefs of Quakers on this one.
We're all paying for what we don't approve of. Catholics aren't special.
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And while we are at it, where does the government derive the authority to tell anyone they have to cover anything?
02-15-2012, 06:40 PMThe poster formerly known as chuck58 on the old board.
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Do you know that the Amish and the Christian Scientists (folks that don't believe in medicine like you and I do) have been exempt from the Barry healthcare rules? That means they don't have to provide healthcare to anyone that works for them, is associated with them, etc...
You did know this, right? Maybe Catholics aren't special and don't run the country but it looks like the Amish and the CS do. ;)
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For more than six years, NASA's Mars Exploration Rover 'Opportunity' has surveyed a bleak Martian landscape — seeing more than 50 rocks. This year, for the first time, the rover decided on its own to take a closer look at one of them.
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The Amboy Crater experiment, the subject of Thompson's doctoral thesis, demonstrated capabilities similar to what is now incorporated into Opportunity's new software. That system — Autonomous Exploration for Gathering Increased Science, or AEGIS — is based on more than a decade of work at JPL, he noted, but the insights he gained at Amboy Crater informed his work.
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