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What wasn't widely reported about the CBO report that came out on Tuesday is the fact that millions of Americans could lose employer-based health insurance plans thanks to Obamacare. This actually shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone who has read Obamacare or followed the debacle since 2009. Both Senator Shaheen and Representative Shea-Porter knew this would happen because the CBO reported this before the bill was voted into law.
In 2014, millions of people across the country and thousands in New Hampshire will lose their employer-based health insurance coverage thanks to Obamacare. Unfortunately most won't find this out until open enrollment towards the end of this year.
According to the CBO from an article published by Heritage yesterday:
CBO and JCT project that, as a result of the ACA, between 6 million and 7 million fewer people will have employment-based insurance coverage each year from 2016 through 2024 than would be the case in the absence of the ACA. That change is the net result of projected increases and decreases in offers of health insurance from employers and changes in enrollment by workers and their families. [Emphasis added]
In the meantime, both Shaheen and Shea-Porter still 100% support their votes for Obamacare. Representative Kuster didn't vote for Obamacare but she also supports this behemoth failure that is hurting Granite Staters. Many people like their employer-based plans for a variety of reasons: it's one of the benefits of employment; pre-existing conditions don't cross employer-based plans so that's not a worry if one switches jobs; employers are often able to provide lower cost plans to employees because they have a large number enrolled or they are enrolled in an exchange and employees don't have to worry about finding a private plan if they don't have the desire to do so.
Again Shaheen's and Shea-Porters big lie 'If you like your plan you can keep your plan' rears its ugly head. Thousands in the Granite State have already lost their plans, doctors and hospitals; thousands more will lose their employer-based plans in the coming year. New Hampshire residents have suffered enough already under Obamacare yet Democrats are now pushing Obamacare's Medicaid Expansion, which is far worse than most understand. In light of the painful failings of Obamacare, maybe it's time Shaheen and Shea-Porter stop lying and start telling the truth. Obamacare is bad for the state and the country


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One of the things that first attracted me to Montessori was the concept of the Great Lessons. The concept of giving the child a vision of the whole universe and then presenting small pieces to germinate in the mind was inspiring. The Great Stories are not something that the children learn – they are a prologue to the drama of life.
With the first great story we start with the beginning, when there was nothing, and slowly introduce the universe, the fire and the cold dark immensity of space.
If you'd like to learn more about how this works, here are some links to help you experience the First Great Lesson, The Coming of the Universe and the Earth, as your child does:
- First Great Lesson – The Coming of the Universe, spoken aloud (as your child would hear it) on YouTube
Montessori called this lesson "God who has no hands," but these versions have been adapted to use more secular language to honor the religious diversity of the typical modern Montessori classroom.

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This book is a photographic account of a group of young people in Hastings on the south coast of England who are into free running. It is about their self expression, positivity and creativity and is set against the backdrop of Hastings seafront where it all takes place. The photos are a celebration of both the action and the young people themselves and are an intimate portrait of an important aspect of their lives.
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Rise of the Tomb Raider is not a unique case, and members of the gaming community at large should not be surprised that exclusivity was announced. Exclusivity, by its very nature, is not inclusive of all consoles and therefore all gamers. What Rise of the Tomb Raider, Crystal Dynamics, and Microsoft have essentially done, is lock down the sophomore release in a proven reboot that performed well. While gamers may cry foul at the thought that a once PlayStation exclusive is has now seemingly "switched sides", exclusivity is alive and well within the gaming business, and makes sense in more ways than one. What does not make sense, is using the term in a way that forces not only clarification, but backpedaling, apologies, and concessions to be made in order to get the "true" message across.
Exclusives are nothing new, and truly won't be going anywhere any time soon. While that fact is lamentable, it's arguably hard to refute, as each conference and reveal seems to showcase some sort of exclusive content. The mere mention of "console exclusive" not only stirs near universal scorn, but serves only as a buzzword that in all honesty, marketing departments should have figured out some time ago, needs to die.
It has become accepted that certain games will only come to certain consoles. Quantum Break will be an Xbox exclusive, Halo always has been, The Last of Us, Uncharted, and God of War proudly wave the Sony banner. Why then, are gamers crying foul over Tomb Raider? A series that went, judging by sales figures, largely unnoticed up until the reboot. A series that also failed to meet Square Enix's (albeit ridiculously high) expectations. In short those that "stand to lose the most" are the PlayStation and PC platform holders, when in reality, they have no skin in the game. Square has made a calculated and targeted business decision to release Rise of the Tomb Raider on Xbox platforms, and gamers being the fickle and instinctive crowd we are, tend to jump to conclusions that the only reason is money.
Polygon Opinion Editor Ben Kuchera posted a thoughtful, well researched article delving into the gritty details of what exclusivity actually means for companies like Square and Crystal Dynamics. Kuchera outlines some fantastic points that illustrate why exactly these deals happen, and what they mean for a company like Crystal Dynamics. Gamers easily get caught up in the "what is best for me" mentality, some call it entitlement, and forget that companies exist to make money. More often than not, the source and streams of profit for companies are not as clear cut as the typical consumer, forum poster, or content creator realizes. It's entirely naïve to think that Square Enix entered this deal on behalf of Crystal Dynamics with the sole intent to only have their next Tomb Raider on Xbox just because; exclusivity. Game publishers, developers, and companies have bills to pay just like the rest of us, and when a behemoth like Microsoft comes along with a bag of cash, loyalty to one particular console or platform goes right out the window.
The sordid details of this deal will surely not ever become truly outlined or bullet pointed in any PowerPoint deck, but over the coming months and leading to release the effect of Microsoft's influence should become apparent. "This is where it gets tricky," Kuchera points out, "and the "payment" may not be as simple as check."
Game development is not as simple as making the game, getting it on a shelf or on Steam and saying good day. Microsoft may very well be offering a 6-month or longer spot on the featured page of the Xbox store for Tomb Raider, providing valuable retail space, or offering to even pay some of the bills and cost of development for Rise of the Tomb Raider. Kuchera points out,
Microsoft may also offer a reduced royalty rate, which costs the company nothing out of pocket, but which will increase the profits Square Enix sees from every sale.
Important to recall here is the fact that the Tomb Raider reboot of 2013 initially failed to reach sales targets, which is a veiled way to say that it didn't make enough money for Square Enix. More units is more money, sure, but if Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics are footing the bill for absolutely every aspect of Tomb Raider's development, the return on unit sold is miniscule. Compare that to Microsoft removing or decreasing royalty per unit, footing the bill for 1/3rd of the marketing budget, or even offering a discount out of their pocket on the game post launch via Games with Gold discounts, and development costs shrink, profits rise.
Exclusivity to one particular console, neglecting the PC market altogether, and then having to clarify that Rise of the Tomb Raider will indeed come to other platforms/consoles definitely hurts, definitely? Take a look at your favorite gaming site right now, what do you see? At least one of the headlines is regarding Rise of the Tomb Raider and likely one of the most commented on articles or features will be regarding this announcement. Did Square Enix know that might happen? Surely. Did they plan it in their almost certainly underwater lair? Not likely. The amount of buzz and furor surrounding this title is reaching a fever pitch due to passionate responses from the most vocal of fans.
It should be expected that with most announcements, particularly those regarding successful IPs, will garner a reaction of some sort, just look at the announcement and positive buzz around No Man's Sky. Hello Games new IP is coming to PlayStation 4 and PC, with no mention of an Xbox branded release. So what is the difference? Tomb Raider is not a new IP, the game has an established, if newly rejuvenated, fan base. Microsoft in no way denotes that they are actually involved in the development of Rise of the Tomb Raider, as they are in games like Halo. This is where the argument takes a turn for the logical. Fans have cause to be upset, seeing as the 2013 Tomb Raider was a success to most gamers and reviewers, many are looking forward to a new game. The announcement of Rise of the Tomb Raider at E3 was met with applause and excitement. Why didn't anyone drum up the forums about Ryse: Son of Rome being from Crytek not coming to PlayStation 4? It would seem it's a bit easier to stomach an exclusive when it immediately gets slammed for quick time events and being "just a tech demo".
"Yes, the deal has a duration. I didn't buy it. I don't own the franchise." – Phil Spencer to Eurogamer
But will the game sell? Yes. Of course. Will it sell as much as it could sell on the three big platforms (PC/PS4/Xbox One)? Not a chance. Then what is the true cost of exclusivity? Microsoft buying what amounts to shares in Rise of the Tomb Raider results in cutting the potential install base of the title at most by 2/3, right? Not necessarily. It's impossible to measure the true impact of what the decision to only launch on one console could be, not to mention the amount of dual console or PC/Xbox One console households. Microsoft will ensure that the game sells well, and the Xbox crowd is indeed excited about the exclusivity. It can be assumed that the title may sell a few consoles, but unless Microsoft offers up a tempting bundle similar to Sunset Overdrive, Rise of the Tomb Raider likely won't be a sku motivator.
Here we get into the dance of PR and the use of the word "exclusive". Recently we've seen titles making "their console debut" on PlayStation or Xbox, or having "timed exclusive content". The fact that these exclusives seem to not ruffle many feathers illustrates the point that the gaming community is complacent with the current way the business runs. Retailers and platforms have had exclusives for a while now, and getting that special Sparrow speeder bike in Destiny from Gamestop sure will give you a boost in speed…until everyone else gets it in January.
Yes, Rise of the Tomb Raider will come to PS4 and PC. With Microsoft ideally taking care of some of the development cost or marketing budget, this makes development to bring the game to Xbox that much cheaper, meaning Crystal Dynamics and Square Enix are free to make the game, DLC, and other content that much better. Make no mistake, Rise of the Tomb Raider will have two big releases, likely different skus, one the standards bare bones on Xbox One, and the other the Game of the Year with everything the folks on Xbox have already experienced. So what are PS4 and PC owners really missing out on? While they won't get to play day one, they get the same experience, and likely a better overall value down the road.
Yes, exclusives hurt. Passionate gamers that enjoy their favorite games may not get to play them, but the backlash and blowback we see and hear now is reactionary nature to seemingly bad news. Fans of the IP and studio should be cautiously optimistic that this deal ensures longevity for the studio. Crystal Dynamics and Square Enix stand to (possibly) make more money from exclusivity as a business entity, therefore ensuring that we get an inevitable third entry to the Tomb Raider franchise. Exclusives do hurt, but it's a sting, a bee sting that gamers will get over quickly. Likely September 9 will serve as a cathartic gaming release, when focus switches to Destiny, and those that picked up Madden will be plenty busy. The world keeps turning, and Lara Croft continues her journey.
As a personal note, I'm excited to see Rise of the Tomb Raider, having recently purchased a personal Xbox One. Would I have been upset at the news of not being able to enjoy the new game this holiday? I honestly can't say I would mind waiting for it to release on PS4 as a GOTY bundle, or on PC for a phenomenal Steam Sale. With 2013's Tomb Raider sitting at a non-sale price of $19.99 as of this writing, it's a great game to pick up, and with the smattering of titles coming out this holiday season as is, unfortunately Rise of the Tomb Raider may just have to sit on the Gamefly queue, or the "when I get to it" list.


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Skipped GTO 4 this sked, per Elex's more recent (15 August) advisory.
GTO Shonan 14 Days © Fujisawa Toru/Kodansha
[Serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine]
Published in Indonesia by Elex Media/Level Comics
Updated with Level artwork and editor resources (not the only one babbling here :D)
Thorn-up-Onizuka's-side Katsuragi apparently just craves attention, not getting any from her father. Even when she's actually kidnapped, Pops doesn't lift a finger, thinking it's all a bluff. What else is Onizuka to do, but save Katsuragi in his own inimitable way...
Level editor Adisti-san observes that Katsuragi's problems are outed in the second GTO Shonan 14 Days. Whether that's what leads to the
heart-pounding chase on the streets of Shonan, you'll have to GET! volume 2 to confirm ^_^
Team Medical Dragon 18 of 25 by Nogizaka Taro/Nagai Akira
Professor Takeo's daughter-in-law is rushed to the operating room after an accident. Professor Takeo orders surgical team head Izaka to prioritize his in-law's life, even as the mother insists that the doctor save her baby. At a crucial moment, Akira appears to assist in the operation. Will she choose to uphold the mother's wishes, or that of the Professor?
Team Medical Dragon editor Lenny-san promises that we also understand why Akira affects callous all this time.
Lenny-san also likens the medical drama supervised by Yoshinuma Mie-sensei to the House TV series that stars
an unconventional and misanthropic medical genius who heads a team of diagnosticians at the fictional Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital (PPTH) in New Jersey. (Thanks, Wiki.) I get
unconventional medical genius, but
misanthropic? Really? (I don't read TMD because Ryu-chan scares me ٩(͡๏̯͡๏)۶).
Bambino! 13 of 15 by Sekiya Tetsuji
To pay for the bottle of wine he broke, Ban decides to accept Coyote's offer to "cook for the Mafia." But can Ban satisfy the palates of the Italian mafiosi? Or will he end up rueing his decision?
Talk about living dangerously. Ganbare, Ban-chan! p(^^)q
European comics/ROMICs: Dangerous Skies!
Tanguy et Laverdure,
tome 3: Danger dans le Ciel
© Charlier & Uderzo/
Published in Indonesia as
Tanguy & Laverdure -
Bahaya Di Angkasa
Topping the bande dessinée Do Want! list is Jean-Michel Charlier & Albert Uderzo's Tanguy & Laverdure - Bahaya Di Angkasa (Tanguy et Laverdure, tome 3: Danger dans le Ciel). Tanguy and Laverdure are assigned to Creil's squadron 1/10, also known as the Cigognes or Storks squadron, and pilot the SMB2 (Super Mystère B2) fighter-bomber. Their first mission: patrolling the airspace of Melun-Villaroche military base, declared a No-Fly zone to test a highly-classified French aircraft. One night, a secret transmission is intercepted around Melun-Villaroche; Tanguy scrambles and is forced to chase an enemy reconnaissance jet in the skies above the Seine.
Boule & Bill - Sirkus Keren! (Boule et Bill, tome 29: Quel cirque!) by Verron Laurent also streets this week. Here we see that Bill is not only a cute cocker spaniel, but also a...gardener!? (He buries bones in the hope that they will grow into more bones.)
Rounding out the BD trio is Yakari - Yakari dan Si Tanduk Bercabang (Yakari, tome 23: Yakari et les cornes fourchues) by Derib + Job, in which Yakari and Little Thunder race to save a baby antelope trapped in a wildfire.
Back to manga previews after the release list.
Level Comics manga (2011.08.10)
- Bambino! 13 of 15 by Sekiya Tetsuji
- Devil Devil 4 of 15 by Miyoshi Yuuki
- GTO Shonan 14 Days 2 of 7+ by Fujisawa Toru
- Jio 17 of 19 by Kishimoto Seishi
- Karakuri Circus 4 of 43 by Fujita Kazuhiro
- Kowloon's Seekers (Shin Kijou no Kowloon) 3 of 3 by Aoki Tomo & Nagasaki Takashi [Finale]
- Love Affair (Bokutachi wa Shitte Shimatta) 10 of 12+ by Miyasaka Kaho
- Officer Monju (Seigi Keikan Monju) 9 of 11+ by Miyashita Hiroki
- Shattered Knife (Oboreru Knife) 8 of 12+ by George Asakura
- Team Medical Dragon (Iryuu -Team Medical Dragon-) 18 of 25 by Nogizaka Taro/Nagai Akira
Bambino! 「バンビ~ノ!」 by Sekiya Tetsuji
Best Seinen/General Manga, 53rd Shogakukan Manga Awards, tied with Kuromaru- & Natsuhara Takeshi's The Black Swindler (Kurosagi).
Related series
Bambino! Secondo (sequel; eight volumes as at 2011.08.30)
An 11-episode live-action adaptation starring Matsumoto Jun (Shogo Ban) and Kitamura Kazuki (Yonamine Tsukasa/Yona-san) aired on NTV from April to June 2007. The TV series reaped four awards at the 53rd Television Drama Academy Awards: Best Actor (Matsumoto Jun), Supporting Actor (Kazuki Kitamura), Best Director and a Special Award.
Devil Devil 「デビデビ」 by Miyoshi Yuuki
Other languages
French (PIKA Édition: 15 volumes per 2005.10), German (Planet Manga)
GTO Shonan 14 Days
Related series
Prequels: Shounan Junaigumi! AKA GTO: The Early Years (31 of 31 volumes); Bad Company (1 of 1 volume); and GTO (25 of 25 volumes)
Other languages
Simplified Chinese (Chuang Yi: volume 4 per 2010.10), English GTO 14 Days in Shonan (Vertical: Volume 1 street date: 2012.01.31)
Jio 「666~サタン~」 by Kishimoto Seishi
Volume 17 chapters:
The Ruins' Traps!
Brothers Face Off! Memories of the Scars!
Father's Thoughts
[*NOT Level's chapter titles]
Other languages
English O-Parts Hunter (VIZ Media: 19 volumes), French (Kurokawa: 19 volumes) and Italian (JPOP)
Karakuri Circus 「からくりサーカス」
Other languages
French (Delcourt: Karakuri Circus Tome 21 per 2007.12)
Shin Kijou no Kowloon 「真 机上の九龍 下」
Related series
Prequel: Kijou no Kowloon (one volume published under Shogakukan's Big Comics Special imprint; 2002.12)
Bokutachi wa Shitte Shimatta
Other languages
German (Egmont Manga & Anime: Lebe deine Liebe Band 10 released 2011.07 • Band 11 street date: 2011.10), French (Marvel Panini France: A Romantic Love Story Tome 10 per 2011.06)
The Bokutachi wa Shitte Shimatta ~ Kare to Kanojo to Aitsu no Himitsu light novel written by Takase Yunoka was released under the Flower Comics Lululu novels label on 2011.07.26.
The official Bokutachi wa Shitte Shimatta Kōshiki Fanbook (JP release: 2011.07)
Seigi Keikan Monju 「正義警官モンジュ」
Other languages
French (Kana: Monju, au service de la justice Tome 8 per 2011.02 • Tome 9 street date: 2011.09.23), traditional Chinese (Taiwan Tohan: 正義警官毛九 volume 7 per 2011.06)
Oboreru Knife 「溺れるナイフ」
Iryuu -Team Medical Dragon- 「医龍」
Winner, Best Seinen/General Manga, 50th Shogakukan Manga Awards.
Other languages
French (Glénat: Tome 17 shipped 2011.07 • Tome 18 street date: 2011.10.19)
Three seasons of the live-action adaptation, starring Sakaguchi Kenji (Asada Ryutaro), aired on Fuji TV (Season 1: April to June 2006; Season 2: October to December 2007; Season 3: October to December 2010). The first season won the Best Drama award at the 49th Television Drama Academy Awards.
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European comics/BDs (2011.08.10)
- Boule & Bill - Sirkus Keren! (Boule et Bill, tome 29: Quel cirque!) by Verron, Roba (Dargaud)
- Tanguy & Laverdure - Bahaya Di Angkasa (Tanguy et Laverdure, tome 3: Danger dans le Ciel) by Charlier & Uderzo (Dargaud)
- Yakari - Yakari dan Si Tanduk Bercabang (Yakari, tome 23: Yakari et les cornes fourchues) by Derib + Job (Le Lombard)
¹ Sources: Elex STO 10 August 2011 (release schedule) and Level Comics, Komikologi and Gramedia Shop (synopses, unless indicated otherwise).
² All manga are priced at IDR 18,500 each except Kowloon's Seekers 3 (IDR 19,500). ROMIC Boule & Bill - Sirkus Keren!, Tanguy & Laverdure - Bahaya Di Angkasa and Yakari - Yakari dan Si Tanduk Bercabang retail for IDR 30,000/volume.
³ Links like this are commercial Amazon search and/or product links (other language versions).
☆ Kowloon's Seekers 3 of 3 by Aoki Tomo & Nagasaki Takashi
Tsukueda Kyu decides to seek his own past, little realizing that his quest will set in motion events that culminate in a bitter truth. He manages to uncover the identity of the Kowloon Ripper, his mother's killer, with the help of the eight guardian clones created by Prof. Moro, but...
Editor Lenny-san guarantees a
moving Kowloon's Seekers finale, or at the very least, answers to your questions about Kyu + Rabbi's past.
♡ Love Affair 10 of 12+ by Miyasaka Kaho
Yukito and Kotori break up after a big fight, but still continue to harbor feelings for each other. Yukito is the first to give in. He invites Kotori to a date at the local festival, and Kotori accepts, resolved to confess her love for Yukito once more. How will Yukito take Kotori's confession redux?
What do you think? :P
On a related note, I wonder if Level plans to license Bokutachi wa Shitte Shimatta ~ Kare to Kanojo to Aitsu no Himitsu — the light novel authored by Takase Yunoka and released by Shogakukan's Flower Comics Lululu novels label just last 26 July? If you also Do Want!, vote for the resumption of Elex's J-novel line. [»Direct link to poll, if you're already an LXO member.]
♡ Shattered Knife 8 of 12+ by George Asakura
Ko's delinquency reaches new heights as the atmosphere between Natsume and Otomo grows increasingly awkward. Natsume tries to photograph Otomo for the class yearbook and at first, Otomo looks annoyed by Natsume's picture-taking. So, how come he...?
Forget awkwardness. As Shattered Knife editor Adisti-san points out,
the distance between Natsume and Otomo is shrinking. Fast. Does this mean bye-bye, Ko? For sure, Natsume has mixed feelings and Otomo—what are you doing!?
Other 10 August highlights
- Devil Devil 4 by Miyoshi Yuuki: Demons preying on Sword multiply by the second. Hell even sends Sword's good buddy Shiva Garland after him. Sword's sitch grows dire when demon exterminator Ranfu also shows up, bent on finishing off Sword.
- Jio 17 by Kishimoto Seishi: Jio and friends get split up after a giant Demon Recipe swallows them. The creature apparently serves as Zenom's headquarters and resting place of ancient ruins. The booby-trapped leftovers pose a deadly threat but not as much as the Four Zenom Kings who await Jio & Co.
- Karakuri Circus 4 by Fujita Kazuhiro: Masaru and Shirogane take a different tack while hauling around the shadow of vanished Narumi. However, their pursuers don't let up; in fact, they even resort to crazier kidnapping. Along comes the Nakamachi Circus, but what's its agenda? And can Masaru rescue the friends he unwittingly dragged into danger?
- Officer Monju 9 by Miyashita Hiroki: Monju, Shino and Junpei are invited to Kyoto to represent Japan in the Japanese/American robot cultural exchange. The American robot rep is Handman operated by genius David. But something's seriously strange about the event that later becomes a terrorist target. Can Monju and Handman handle the unknown menace?
Still not enuf? Here are the other 10 August 2011 manga and manhwa
Elex Media: Wild Life 19 · Dr. Koto 6 · Defense Devil 5 · Spiral: The Bonds of Reason 14 · Bride of the Water God 3 · Real 10 · Mixim 11 Vol.4 · Vinland Saga 6 · Claymore 16 · Demon King 34 · Doraemon 11 · Lum, The Invader Girl 30 · Shonen Star 14/2011 · Shonen Magz 8/2011
m&c!: Love Button 3 · My Life 5 of 5 · Crab Kiss 5 · Cherry is Everywhere 2 of 2 · Meet the Banchou 8 · My Lovely Class Leader 2 · Spray King 1 by Mikuni Shin · Princess Gal Paradise 2 · Dewa Iblis Awan Api II No. 1 by Tony Wong
Iamque opus exegi,
~niki DBA 30uɐlnɯɐnɥ (花木蘭03)
Mistress of Adoxography
Cover images and source summaries used here for reference are © their respective intellectual rights holders. No infringement intended.


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Jae C. Hong, File, Associated Press
WASHINGTON — A surly electorate that holds Congress in even lower regard than unpopular President Barack Obama is willing to "keep the bums in," with at least 365 incumbents in the 435-member House and 18 of 28 senators on a glide path to another term when ballots are counted Nov. 4.
With less than 10 weeks to the elections, Republicans and Democrats who assess the midterm contests say the power of incumbency trumps the sour public mood and antipathy toward gridlocked Washington.
"Despite the incredibly low polling, favorable ratings for Congress, it's still an incumbent's world," said Sheila Krumholz, executive director of the nonpartisan Center for Responsive Politics, which tracks political money.
That leaves many voters angry, not only with the political reality but their inability to change it.
"I can't get over where they say people are going to be able to keep their seats when they're not doing their jobs. I just don't understand it," said retired teacher Pauline Legendre after voting in Minnesota's Democratic primary on Aug. 12.
The voter disgust is palpable, evident in blistering comments at summertime town halls and middling percentages for incumbents in primaries. Yet no sitting senator has lost and only three members of the House got the primary boot. Come Election Day, only a fraction of the electorate will be motivated enough to vote, if history is any guide.
Congressional hopefuls are whipsawed by the two dynamics.
"It's going to be a challenge for any candidate running for Congress to suggest that they have all the answers or that somehow there's something about them that's so inspiring" that voters are going to forget "how disenchanted or disaffected they are with government at the federal level," said one candidate, Ryan Costello. The Republican is seeking an open House seat in southeast Pennsylvania, where just 12 percent of GOP voters turned out in the May primary.
Still, the candidates press ahead.
Republicans are laser-focused on gaining the six seats to grab the Senate majority and control Congress for the remainder of Obama's presidency. Five Democratic retirements give the GOP a clear shot to capture control. So do races in conservative-leaning states such as Louisiana, North Carolina and Arkansas, where white Southern Democrats are rare.
The GOP figures it's halfway to its goal, with a solid advantage in open contests in South Dakota, West Virginia and Montana. Republicans are optimistic about the open seat in Iowa, less so about Michigan and energized by their prospects in Colorado and Alaska. If a GOP wave materializes, it could be in the Senate.
In the House, Republicans are expected to pad their majority, which now is 233-199 with three vacancies. The goal is to match or surpass the 246 seats the GOP held from 1947-49.
Fueling the battle is what's expected to be a record flow of campaign cash. The parties' campaign committees and their allied outside groups are spending at a rate certain to exceed the $3.6 billion price tag of the 2010 midterm elections.
Democrats lost 63 House seats in the 2010 midterms and their majority to Republicans. But the GOP does not expect a comparable sweep in 2014 simply because redistricting reduced the number of opportunities. On that, Democrats agree, though an Obama decision on immigration could change the dynamic.
On the cusp of the fall election season, fewer than two dozen House Democrats and Republicans are in real jeopardy in November.
The GOP is counting on opposition to Obama to motivate its core voters. To counter, Democrats have sent 444 organizers to 48 districts to get out the vote. An additional 250-plus are ready for the September-to-November sprint as the party typically faces a drop-off in midterm voting.
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Inflammation is widely recognized as the body's attempt at self-protection. The purpose of inflammation being to activate biochemical mechanisms to remove harmful stimuli, including damaged cells, irritants, or pathogens, and thus foster the healing process and a restoration of body integrity and wholeness. We observe inflammation occur when there is an injury, as well as when tissues are infected. We also see inflammatory immune system reactions when the body is exposed to foods and foreign materials that it can't adequately process. These inflammatory conditions are the body reacting to what it perceives as an intense assault of some kind, not merely everyday ordinary stresses that the body is used to handling comfortably.
If we consider how the body functions as an extension of the mind, especially the "unconscious" aspects of our consciousness, we may explore how physical illnesses and inflammation relate to psychological distress and trauma. We may consider the emotion of anger as related to inflammation, as we consider that when someone builds up anger they appear "irritated" or "inflamed," the same terminology we use in describing reactions of the body. From a psychological perspective, why do we experience anger? When we feel threatened or mistreated we need to be stimulated to take action for self-preservation. Anger activates our adrenalin and incites us to take action. If we are able to effectively express our anger and get a matter resolved then the anger is typically released from our consciousness. If we are able to forgive whatever has occurred then we also can release the anger from our consciousness. In life, those resolutions often fail to occur. We often encounter situations where no action can resolve a situation, where there is no way to "right" a perceived "wrong." Unless we can fully forgive and accept what has occurred we are likely to carry the anger or irritation within our consciousness.
Since the soul and psyche ultimately seek resolution and balance there will be some expression of the unreleased emotion and unresolved issue. This often occurs via the physical body through symptoms of illness and disease. When the vibrational and informational pattern of anger (with associated feelings such as irritation, resentment, hatred, frustration, etc.) is present in our consciousness and energy field it will tend to foster bodily disturbances that reflect those patterns. Stress hormones will be more abundant, the immune system will overreact to various foods, scents, chemicals, etc. The inflammatory process can affect various organs, as well as the skin, muscles, joints, and other tissues. Most chronic diseases involve some inflammatory process, and the most common death-inducing diseases such as heart disease and cancer have been linked to inflammatory conditions in the body.
There are many things we can do to help reverse and heal those inflammatory processes. On the physical level we can change our diet to one that has inflammation reducing foods and herbs, take inflammation reducing supplements, get extra rest, massage, hydrotherapy, and avoid things that trigger inflammation. Energetically we would want to use cooling (water) element energies and avoid fire element energies. Anything that helps the nervous system in a natural way to rest and release tension would be beneficial. Emotional and spiritual healing would be highly beneficial, as trapped low vibratory or discordant emotions inhibit healing. When emotions like anger, resentment, sadness, and fear are cleared away the energy of life flows more freely.
To help heal anger and resentments the process of "Radical Forgiveness" is highly recommended. Author Colin Tipping has written Radical Forgiveness and Radical Self-Forgiveness as guides to help us release the anger and resentment we carry toward ourselves, toward others, toward God, and toward life. Tipping points out that many ordinary approaches to forgiveness fail because they don't truly shift the consciousness and perspective of the person to a level where genuine acceptance can occur. If one is attached to one's ego self and seeing the self as a victim then deep forgiveness is not likely to occur. Only when Life is seen as a spiritual process of evolution for the Soul can experiences be reprocessed in a way that fully integrates them into a construct where they are accepted and embraced. Radical Forgiveness is designed to help facilitate that shift in perspective; that type of shift often occurs spontaneously within people who are engaged in a path of spiritual development or spiritual exploration.
For those who would like to be inspired about how emotional and spiritual healing can clear away physical disease, there are many people who have shared their own healing stories to help empower others. Louise Hay, creator of Hay House Publishing, wrote the classic best-seller You Can Heal Your Life, which details her recovery from cancer. Her understanding of the mind-body connection has been further elaborated upon by co-author Mona Lisa Schulz, M.D. in the newer book All Is Well. Brandon Bays, another cancer survivor, wrote The Journey to share her healing process with readers. Near-Death experiencer Anita Moorjani recently shared her experience of spontaneous healing in Dying To Be Me, which documents the spontaneous recovery and healing wisdom she received via her near-death experience. What these women experienced is possible for us all when we open ourselves up to healing on a deep psychological and spiritual level.


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If this was a trap game, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers forgot to set it.
The Calgary Stampeders insisted they wouldn't take the bumbling Bombers for granted.
They didn't.
The Horsemen kept the blinders on, focused on the job at hand and blew the Bombers out 38-11 Saturday at McMahon Stadium.
Stamps running back Jon Cornish trampled the Bombers to the tune of 208 yards. He likely would have eclipsed his own record set last season for yards rushing by a Canadian, but spent the fourth quarter watching from the sidelines.
"I want to see what I'm capable of," Cornish said after eclipsing his career-best game of 185 yards.
"That's why I play this game."
He's just 42 yards shy of his record of 1,457 yards.
Cornish had 175 yards from scrimmage (88 yards rushing and another 87 through the air) the first time the teams met in Winnipeg. It was clear early on he was going to blow those numbers out of the water.
Cornish rumbled for 113 yards in the opening half, surpassing Saskatchewan Roughriders star Kory Sheets for the CFL rushing lead.
He sprinted for the sidelines after topping 200 yards and called it a night.
"I wanted 200, and I did it on a nice run," Cornish said. "So I was ready to come out.
"I was ready to come out before that because I'm not trying to run up scores and I don't really care about individual statistics as long as we win.
"But it's always nice to get 200 yards. I told my coach, 200 and then I'm done."
Cornish wasn't the only one padding his stats.
Quarterback Kevin Glenn threw for 320 yards, while receivers Marquay McDaniel and Joe West both eclipsed 100 yards receiving. West, playing his first game in two-and-a-half-months, hauled in eight balls for 120 yards.
"It was good to get back in there and get my wind back up," West said. "Everybody was locked in and we took care of business."
The Stamps (11-3) host the B.C. Lions (9-5) next Friday (7 p.m., TSN/News Talk 770) as they look to nail down top spot in the West Division.
After an opening-drive field goal, the Stamps took a quick 10-0 lead after Cornish scampered 50 yards for a touchdown.
Stamps defensive back Derrius Brooks saved a touchdown by running down Bombers running back Will Ford after a 66-yard sprint. The visitors settled for a field goal, and the Stamps went back to work as Glenn led a 70-yard drive capped off by another Cornish major.
Glenn completed 16-of-21 passes in the first half, including a 24-yard touchdown strike to Maurice Price to send the Stamps to the room with a 25-4 lead.
West said Glenn, who surpassed the 300-yard mark for the first time this season, used all of his weapons.
"He did real good with distributing the ball," West said. "I mean, Kevin's a really good quarterback.
"So I just let him do what he do.
"I believe in him and he believes in me."
The Stamps starter continued to pour it on in the second half, leading a 107-yard drive that McDaniel ended with a wide-open 36-yard touchdown.
Ford took the ensuing kickoff back 100 yards for the Bombers' lone touchdown of the day and narrowed the deficit to 35-11.
Drew Tate came in to mop up in the fourth quarter, completing three of his four passes.
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Los Gatos is known for his charming downtown, taking you back to a more relaxing small town atmosphere. It is also known for its many interesting boutique shops and superior restaurants. And in the hills surrounding this quaint city are wineries, some of which have been there for over 100 years. Now, with this combination of great local wineries, beautiful weather, friendly people, superior restaurants and fine boutiques, the Downtown Los Gatos merchants are inviting you to learn more about this area with the Fall Wine Walk on Saturday, September 20 from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.
It will be an open house atmosphere where you can visit many of the shops and sip tastings from the local area wineries.
Wineries who will be participating include:
- Abigail Adams Wines
- Artisan Wine Depot
- Baccarossa Wines
- Blair Estate
- Carica Wines
- Charles Usher Wines
- Chesebro Wines
- Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards
- Creekview Vineyards
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- Pietra Santa Winery
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- Roudon Smith Winery
- Sarah's Vineyard
- Silvertip Vineyards
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- Three Arches Winery
- Testarossa Winery
- Travieso Winery
- Trout Gulch Vineyards
- Twisted Roots Winery
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- WildEye Winery
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For a full list of food providers, wineries and participating merchants please check out the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce website.
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In every classroom mistakes are inevitable - we're human after all. Some common mistakes that students are likely to make can actually hinder their learning and growth in class. It's not a crime to make a mistake and, in fact, you can learn and become inspired through mistakes. It's all how you view the concept of making them. Making a lot of deliberate mistakes to garner attention does not lend to a positive atmosphere, but holding back in confused bewilderment to the point of shutting down mentally, all for the sake of not making a mistake, is counterproductive.
The learning environment encourages making mistakes because it's a physiological fact that making mistakes actually helps fire those precious synapses in your brain that cause the electrical circuits to bring about creativity and innovation.
One mistake students make is to refrain from asking for help from the teacher or other students because they fear they will appear not up to pare with the others. Students are in school to learn and to get help, so students will inspire confidence in their abilities by speaking up when they are in trouble. They will also signal that they are to be trusted because they are not afraid to speak up if they don't understand something.
Game playing, whether it is computer games, puzzles, or Math word problems help brain activity and will fire the synapses in the same way that exercise provides strength for muscles in the body. For example, doing Math problems helps to exercise the left hemisphere of your brain, while drawing and other kinds of artistic endeavors strengthen the right side of your brain. The key is to have balance in both hemispheres to make activities engaging and stimulating.
The kinds of mistakes that you don't want to repeat continuously are things like refraining from asking for help, having to be the center of attention, not admitting when you make a mistake so that you can correct it, insisting on having a bad attitude, not being able to handle feedback, and tattling or gossiping too much.
Students having generational sensibilities will also increase their level of success. Even in elementary school, and not in mixed generational classrooms, the students who have a sense of effective and respectful team playing in a cross generational setting will have a leg up in successful problem solving and solution-based strategies.
As a rule of thumb, don't worry about making mistakes when you are tackling something new that requires lots of steps and requires complex thought patterns. Making those kinds of mistakes can actually contribute to your learning process. The kinds of mistakes that you want to keep in check require these positive behaviors:
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Gevlon for quite some time toted that he could defeat qa3 users by massively posting 5 gold glyphs on 24 or 48 hour posting times. My goal was to prove that this was a foolish idea which only worked on auctioneers who have no concept of the value of glyphs. In order to prove it however, I had to actually do it and show that even on my tiny server there were a few auctioneers who understood that buying out a 5 gold glyph and relisting it for 60 was a good idea. I also showed that the profits from this strategy were pathetic in comparison to running qa3. Gevlon however misunderstood my post and responded just as I knew he would. He started crying about how he's using the same sophisticated methods as myself and that he has a 7 gold threshold, 20 gold fallback. First off... that fallback is too low, it should really be around 60 gold and second his threshold is too high... anyone following the 5 gold strategy would cause all his glyphs to go to 20 gold and ruin his chances of selling completely. Ironic isn't it? What's really funny is that he admitted that he has never put the 5 gold strategy to use... just theory crafted it.
I came at Gevlon with facts and he came back by saying I was wrong but … right? It was weird and his comments which I deleted were even stranger… he told me I knew as much about inscription as I do about cows… really Gevlon how do you know that my grandpa isn't a farmer and I might actually know quite a bit about cows?! He also started deleting comments like crazy… there's no explanation for my blog having more comments than his, especially on a topic such as this. All I know is that my facts and reasoning pissed Gevlon off quite a bit. Obviously I got under his skin and scared him or else he wouldn't have posted a link to my blog or even made a response. To respond at all lends credibility to the post and reveals how anxious he is when I do call him on his magic act for what it is. Good, that psychopath deserved a kick in the butt and I find it funny that he says our strategies are the same but then says that mine are worse. How hilarious! First I was a capitalist who couldn't defeat his 5 gold glyph strategy and now I'm a capitalist who has an inferior yet identical strategy with good methods that improve anyone's business!
I also have a snatch list for glyphs that are the most popular (going as high as 70 gold when supply is super low) and I readily buy up people willing to sell their glyphs for 5 gold on a day when the market is flooded with them. So if Gevlon ever tried his 5 gold glyph strategy (which it appears I have more experience with it than he does!) I wouldn't even be effected. Something Gevlon also probably doesn't do is watch for when his competition logs on, I have them all friended and will wait the extra 5 minutes for them to finish posting and logging before posting my own glyphs.
This whole Gevlon vs Markco thing is funny because it doesn't matter. I'm having fun with this, poking at the psychopath who says he has no social feelings but blows up like an atom bomb if anyone challenges him. He really is a magician who fabricates stories to the point that even he believes them. He can't feel the emotions that most people feel, the feelings of being wrong or hurtful or unfair... I call him a psychopath for a reason after all. There are some fans who get really upset over the whole idea of one blogger poking at another blogger's ideas. Keep in mind, my previous post ONLY attacked gevlon's ideas and blog, there was nothing about his person that I assaulted. Maybe I indirectly targeted his self esteem but that is only because mr. Gevlon can dish it out but he sure can't take it. So for those of you keeping score at home remember who has been attacking ideas and who has simply been name calling and attacking my person. Then toss out the score card because who really cares? Either way you'll be getting fine gold tips from my blog and the occasional gem from Gevlon's. Even if it's the same boring inscription tip over and over again.
And now for the reason behind bringing up this drama and getting Gevlon to blow up like I expected him to... ah yes my master lesson for the fans out there...
With regards to inscription, several factors determine the eligibility of a 'strategy,' such as herb prices, number of competitors and when you can post. Don't ever assume you can just copy another player's strategy and if you do make sure you fit all the prerequisites (like having every glyph in the game).


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Google Earth Math
When you think of using google earth in a classroom, I'm sure you don't think of it being used in math. If this is true you are missing out on a very fun lesson. This is how you use google earth to do math.
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The first thing you're going to do is choose a location that the students are familiar with. Before you do the assignment in class visit the place in Google Earth and come up with some questions for your students. The questions can vary in difficulty depending on the students skill level.
It is always best to use recognizable shapes and locations so students can easily follow along.
Another idea would be to find the distance from one place to another and compare it to the distance from another location.
Here are some examples:
1. How many squares do you see on our playground? The answer is 30
2. Divide the number of squares by the number of basketball hoops? The answer is 7 remainder 2
3. How many Right Angles are there in this picture? Have them work in groups for some of these and then compare their answers. I got 112 for the answer. But I only counted the yellow lines.
This is where the level of thinking becomes higher because you have to discuss what different rationalizations for using in your equation.
Parking Lots are a lot of fun for fractions. Here are some sample questions for this picture.
1. Write a fraction to show how many red cars there are.
2. Write a fraction for how many cars there are compared to parking spaces.
3. Make your own question for this image.
Here is a shot of Disneyland
1. How many round building compared to other buildings.
2. If Disneyland where a clock what shape would you see at 5:00?
3. Create your own Disneyland Problem?
This lesson is very engaging whether you do it on the board as a group or individually in the computer lab. There is no limit to the questions that could be asked and it can be used again and again to integrate geography into your math.
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"Don't buy your missus cheap knickers. Spending a bit of cash pays off."
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Danielle Bux is a Welsh lingerie model on the cusp of getting married to legendary English footballer and Match of the Day host Gary Lineker, who is 18 years her senior.
In short, she's enjoying success as a model thanks to Gary Lineker, and all her success is tied to him -- for now.
Danielle Bux BiographyNot a whole lot of information is readily available concerning Danielle Bux's childhood and upbringing. She worked for a number of years as an air hostess for Virgin Atlantic before her modeling career took off. Danielle Bux also has a daughter Ella, 6, with another footballer, though he doesn't quite have the heroic career that Gary Lineker has had; in fact, he spent most of his career in the lower leagues. Prior to meeting Gary Lineker, Danielle Bux was dating a rugby player -- evidently, she has a preference for athletes.
danielle bux hooks up with gary linekerDanielle Bux first met Gary Lineker on a blind date at an Italian restaurant in late 2007, a date that was set up by a mutual friend. The British tabloids then followed the couple as they took holiday after holiday to a variety of fantastic locales across the world. Their wedding date seems to change rather frequently, with some speculating a Christmas wedding while others claim they won't wed until 2010.
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Monday, December 12, 2011
Weeknight Dinner: Rosemary Lemon Roasted Chicken and Potatoes
When I can find another blog that has come up with a creative, tasty meal using the ingredients I have on hand already, it's a big bonus. That's why I was so excited when I saw Pass the Sushi's Skillet Rosemary Chicken. I am in love with this blog and its beautiful pictures; anytime they make something, I usually want to eat it. But this was the first time I had actually tried out the recipe. And I was so happy it turned out deliciously!
This is a perfect, one-pot meal for winter. No matter when I am cooking, one-pot meals are my favorite. Is there really anything better than It isn't very heavy but it is very filling. Plus, you can substitute the rosemary (have you noticed I've had a thing for rosemary lately?) for other herbs as you see fit (depending on the contents of your fridge, perhaps). And finding meals that help me get rid of excess food? Well, that is just the bonus. Because believe me, you don't even want to see my pantry boxes. Or my spice box for that matter. Is it sad that my kitchen boxes outnumber the rest of the household boxes? I'm not sure. What that does mean though is that I probably need to go shopping for clothes.
Serves: 4
1/2 pound red potatoes
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 lemons
2 tablespoons olive oil
2/3 pound chicken breasts, diced
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Scrub and dice the potatoes. Place them in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until tender, about 10 minutes; drain and set aside. Pile the rosemary leaves, garlic, 2 teaspoons salt and the red pepper flakes on a cutting board, then mince and mash into a paste using a large knife (or a mortar and pestle). Transfer the paste to a bowl. Juice and zest one lemon. Add one tablespoon of olive oil, mixing well. Add the chicken, turning to coat. Place in a large casserole dish. Add potatoes and drizzle with lemon juice. Add the squeezed lemon halves to the dish. Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
Hopefully one day soon I will be back to having just one home. But for now, one-pot meals like these are going to be a staple until I can consolidate my life!
Until the next time my oven is on...
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Mary Kay Andrews has done it again -- she has written a novel set in the South with a compelling heroine and a fascinating setting and plot. Cara, the protagonist, lives in Savannah, and the reader will almost need a fan and lots of iced tea to stay cool while reading about the heat.
The heat comes from several sources: the steamy Savannah summer heat; the heat ignited by the spark that smolders when Cara and Jack meet; and, literally, the heat Cara feels when the air conditioning in her shop-cum-apartment breaks.
Mary Kay Andrews loves to write about Southern Society (yes, in capital letters) -- the families and the men and women who have lived in a town (in the South) for generations upon generations. In this case, Cara is the interloper, coming from Ohio.
When Cara moved to Savannah from Ohio with her husband (now an "ex"), she struggled to fit in. The neighbors snubbed and ignored her. It's only when she takes over a florist shop that Cara finally is able to feel a part of Savannah. Her business is growing, and she and her dog, Poppy, live over the shop.
When a rival florist moves into town, it seems he's determined to put Cara out of business. However, Cara has made friends in town, and she's not going down easily.
Cara is stubborn, principled and unique -- from the vintage dresses she loves to wear to the lengths she will go to in order to make her clients happy. Andrews has researched her flowers, and the reader will be able to picture (and almost smell the aroma of) the multitude of flowers that go into bouquets and wedding arrangements.
The book is both heart-warming and humorous. It's also a peek into the world of wedding planning, and that's a fascinating look at brides, mother-of-the-brides and all the work that goes into making the wedding day unforgettable. It's also filled with that special something that makes Mary Kay Andrews' books unique -- a touch of mystery, a heavy dose of romance, some fun and plenty of Southern women.
If you liked "Ladies' Night," "Spring Fever" and "Summer Rental," you'll love "Save the Date."
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A friend became a member of an online dating site several months ago. He has shared some of his experiences with me and there are many similarities with my own online dating experiences in the past. The most pervasive commonality is dishonesty. Many people have said "Everybody lies in online dating profiles." One would hope this isn't true. And if it is true, our culture has a psycho/social problem.
My friend clicked the option "seeking long-term relationship". He is feeling ready and this is what he honestly wants. He only responded to ads that indicated the same choice. He met a woman. They spoke on the phone for a couple weeks. They met. They dated. He was having feelings for her. On the third date, she told him she was seeking a casual relationship because there was a man in prison for whom she still had feelings. My friend took this personally and felt angry and hurt. And now he doesn't have the same level of interest in online dating. A single, honest click on the profile, could have prevented this.
Probably only this woman knows the rationale behind her lie. And that's not really our business. However; there are a few common threads when it comes to dishonesty. Typically when we lie we either want to avoid negative consequences (I didn't do it!) or to make ourselves look better and/or to get something we want. Think of lies you've told and you will quite likely find yourself in one of these three categories. Another common cause of dishonesty is being a sociopath but that's beyond the scope of this article.
The following argument has also been heard many times: "If I am totally honest, I won't get any responses." Again, let's hope this isn't true. But if it is, this reflects some sad phenomena. People don't like themselves for who they are. People are on the edge of desperation to not be alone. People through online dating sites are seen as toys or games and not quite as human beings. People accept dishonesty, almost unconsciously, because honesty is too difficult or painful. Failed relationships, one after another, because they do not have a foundation of trust...which is based on honesty.
So, let's say you are a person who tries to live honestly. It's one of your personal ethics. What do you do? Well, you can stick with your principal and be very patient as you believe there has to be someone similar out there. Or you can stop dating and return to enjoying your single life. Or you could jump the ethics ship and join the herd; where you will experience unhealthy, unhappy, short-term relationships.
The need to love and be loved is a powerful characteristic of human beings. And yet so many of us self-sabotage this very need through dishonesty. Sometimes without even being aware of it. A simple physical analogy: it is impossible to breathe and swallow at the same time. (you just tried it, didn't you!) It is impossible to have a loving relationship and dishonesty at the same time. Stick to your ethics, be yourself and love will find you. Probably right around the same time you are ready to give up!


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Good news? Second sign of depression is expected to grow weaker. Bad news? The next one could be stronger. Locals know. We're due for a powerful hurricane related punch. But don't wait for Jim Cantore to purchase a ticket for RDU. Remain calm before the storm this time around by applying some preparation. And it doesn't take a village.
The monster list can be quite a frightening mountain of things-to-do to accomplish. But I think you can. I think. You can. Where do you begin? Where ever you like.
Evacuation route. Sure, you're in the safest location known to man and do not require an evacuation route and the NCDOT hurricane evacuation route stops one county over from Wake. But you just never know when you will require one. Write down a quick route that best fits your local escape.
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For the most part, the next paragraph applies to those east of Johnston County.
Hurricane evacuation route (HER) signs are blue with a hurricane symbol, a visible arrow and rainbow dancing unicorns in the background. While waiting for the 2nd named Atlantic hurricane, Bertha, watch out for HER. Facing a potentially dangerous hurricane of epic proportions? Trust HER. Follow HER. Head west.
Okay, have that printer ready. 3 days worth is the hurricane kit goal. Here we go.
Right now, at this moment, remember to save a couple jugs. Could be large orange juice containers, milk gallons, or even Gatorade jugs. Wash out thoroughly and put aside.
Flashlights, radio, land-line phone (or a handy cell), battery operated clocks, medical supplies (of any kind required), over-the-counter medicine desired, baby formula (pacifiers, diapers, diaper bags, etc), wipes, paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags, paper plates, cups, throw-away utensils, batteries, items required for pets to survive (food, clean water, new liter in box - that's for everyone), aluminum foil (for grilling), food (canned, non-spoiling) and water, water, and yes, more water.
Test all electronics. Especially the alarms for those who may have to go to work regardless. Charge what you must.
Got everything covered? Get a large empty cooler. Pack it and stack it. Stack it with what?
3 on 3. 3 days worth in a 3 day time. Hold off on certain items and tasks until the hurricane is 3 days away. Time for a final check on everyday supplies. Toothpaste, hair shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, and other hygiene items. Don't have enough to last 10 days on the 3rd day prior? Time to hit the store before someone else does. Plus this is the time to gather water in the washed jugs. And that's a wrap on the stack.
Charge everything else. Cell phones, IPods, ITouch, handheld game systems, vibrating toothbrush (or other vibrating electronics), and anything requiring a charge to operate without plugging into the wall.
Keep the hurricane kit items close to each other. If a tornado blows through missing that one spot, that's good news - for the kit. Not being able to find items when needed most can be a problem. Solve the potential problem before it happens. Keep it together mate!
Gas for grill, gas for car, oil for simmer, etc. Load up on the marshmallows! Another 3 on 3 moment.
24 hours until ...
Last items to get? Bags of ice for the cooler, freezer and refrigerator. Ice melts. Still useful. Lunch meat to make sandwiches since there's still refrigeration. Make sure you have a nice array of food and drinks at this time. You can freeze food as well before the electric goes out.
Got kids? Have them put together their own little hurricane kit and pack it with things of their liking. Which will not be the items in your hurricane kit.
A mountain of items will feel like packing for a voyage. Sounds more than it is really. Most items are small to begin with. A person can fit all of these in a corner of a closet, under a bed. or in a pantry's backside.
It doesn't take a hurricane to whip Raleigh's assets.
Cat 1 to Cat 5, even the super-cane, can pack a punch. Remember, each storm comes with a strong point. Could be a rainmaker, a windbreaker, or even a sky scrapper. It's always a toss up until the hurricane moves in. What's the skinny?
Category 1. 74 mph to 95 mph, storm surge of 4 to 5ft above normal, even slight mobile home risk of shift or destruction. Expect some flooding and power outages. Hurricane rain bands can do that. Remove loose lawn ornaments and outdoor decor that could turn into projectiles. Cover those pools, anchor those boats!
Category 2. Between 96 and 110 mph, storm surge of 6 to 8 ft, flooding, downed trees, power outages. As far as loose untied lawn ornaments during a Cat 2, say goodbye. That gnome will travel. And it's time to leave that mobile home Dorothy!
Category 3. Major as in devastating. Somewhere inside 111 mph and 120 mph there's a squirrel taking the final ride of their life. Cat 3 begins at 111 all the way to 129 mph with a storm surge of 9 to 12 ft. Expect a couple large weak trees to fall on power lines and possibly waking up to a compromised pipe that spits out brown water. But it could get worse. Welcome to Cat 4.
Category 4. Major as in MAJOR! 130 to 156 mph. The three little pigs found a way to survive hurricane speed winds. But this isn't a storybook. It's a major hurricane. Cat 4 bad news for mobile homes? It takes a mobile village. Literally, takes it. Widespread roof damage and windblown objects are two good reasons to tape the window glass, or anywhere glass is visible outdoors. Park in safe locations and away from anything remotely a risk to your vehicle. Great time to own a garage with an iron clad door.
With a Cat 4 expect much more large weak trees to fall, but this time on each other. Wide range power outages. Road closings. As far as storm surge, 13 to 18 ft storm surge could turn most coastal towns into a lake, but this is Raleigh. And then there's Crabtree. A Cat 4 passing Raleigh? Plan on flooded worm paths during that wired rainmaker. Don't forget to factor in the wind speed. 4 is major. 5 is catastrophic.
Category 5. Catastrophic. 156 (plus) wind force is dangerous on all levels and should not be taken lightly. Let me tell you why.
Enough said.
Complete roof failure on many buildings and homes. Property damage expected. Signs down, trees down, bushes destroyed, escape routes flooded, road damage, lights out, and so on. Structures are at risk of catastrophic damage.
18 ft or higher in storm surge can overtake bays, rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, etc. Don't get caught in the flood crossfire! It only takes inches of driving over water for the water to be driving you. It has happened to me. And I would never have guessed in a million years. Never again!
Yes, a Cat 6. Johnny's home! Winds nearing 200 mph. 200. Extremely fatal. Actually raining cats and dogs. Not every storm chaser's death wish. Super-canes are insane and require stunt devils to save lives.
And that's the skinny.
Above is your key to the calm. The calm before the storm. Let's review. Gather an escape route should anything dangerous surface. The item, kits, even kids are taken care of. Categories defined. The hurricane kit has a comfortable spot of your choosing. You are prepared!
So kick back and pull out the popcorn because watching everyone else fight over a loaf of bread can be quite the comedy.
NCDOT, evacuation routes, http://www.ncdot.gov/download/travel/travel_evac_hurricaneroutes.pdf


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Chris Potter: Amsterdam Blues
Amsterdam Blues
Chris Potter (tenor sax)
Unspoken (CCD-4775-2)
Chris Potter (tenor sax), John Scofield (guitar), Dave Holland (bass), Jack DeJohnette (drums).
Composed by Chris Potter.
Recorded: New York, August 19, 1997
Rating: 85/100 (learn more)
This recording demonstrates Potter's modern approach to the blues. Potter's solo consists of angular lines and quirky intervallic melodies that merely hint at the traditional blues harmony, and his phrases loosely drape over the contours of the well-known blues structure. This gives the impression that the song is hanging in the balance between tradition and innovation.
Reviewer: Jacob Teichroew
Tags: 1990s jazz
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I have a bit of a first world problem: I've run out of outlets to plug into in the living room. Our 1930's apartment just wasn't designed to play host to a parade of electronic devices all at once: the HDTV, satellite receiver, audio receiver, Xbox 360, turntable, subwoofer, and other miscellaneous devices all looking to plug-in and power up...
This multiple power strip setup may look as familiar to you as I.
I currently have one 8 outlet surge protector power strip behind the TV console and another 6 outlet strip hidden inside a wall mounted cabinet for our router, modem, home security base station, and other home automation/monitoring devices. With the recent addition of a new lamp, I've filled up every available outlet in the corner of the living room occupied by the home entertainment center, which means I'm now in the market for a new power strip.
I have a checklist of features I'm looking for in a surge protector power strip for the home theater system, and have narrowed it down to three finalists:
- 12 outlets
- EMI/RFI (Electromagnetic Interference/Radio Frequency Interference) protection
- 6-10 ft power cord
- Under $75.00
- 3,000+ Joule energy rating
- Flexible outlet spacing
- Equipment warranty
Tripp Lite's TLP1210SATG Eco-Surge Suppressor strip: EMI/RFI filtering, 3,600 Joules protection, a user-adjustable wattage control switch, $250,000 protection, wide spacing between 4 of the outlets, and a 10' cord. An "eco" feature helps snuff out phantom energy loads (the energy used while devices are not being used or in standby mode) by completely turning off electrical current 9 of the 12 outlets; 3 outlets are for "always on" devices, like for a DVR which requires constant low power. The $61.62 price seemed a little steep at first, but I also noted Amazon is selling this model for 53% off. A definite contender.
Additionally, this model indicates when protection circuitry has been fully consumed by power/spikes and needs to be replaced, alongside sports a light up indicator when properly grounded. At $23.86, I could purchase two of these for less than the price of one of the Tripp Lite units I was ready to purchase, but would be giveing up the sizable property damage protection warranty.
I ended up placing an order for the Monoprice model after reading the 21 user 94% positive satisfaction reviews on their site. Since the unit will be hidden behind the television console, I won't have to worry about one of the few criticisms of this unit: an always on LED that cannot be turned off. At the $24 price, it's affordable enough to take a chance upon, solving my outlet famine issue with 4 additional outlets to use, with almost every one of my seven requirements met or exceeded.
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Patrick Jamel Crayton
Position: WR
Height: 6-0 Weight: 205 lbs.
Born: April 7, 1979 in De Soto, TX
High School: De Soto
College: NW Oklahoma St.
Drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the 7th round (216th overall) of the 2004 NFL Draft.
Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 33 (2960th overall since 1950)
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Miami Dolphins: Meet Patrick Ramsey
This week could have marked JaMarcus Russell's return to Oakland. Wouldn't that have been a zoo?
It could have been the first full game week in the Miami Dolphins system for J.T. O'Sullivan or Tommy Grady, both of whom also worked out on Nov. 15, along with Tom Brandstater (who signed to the practice squad).
Instead, it's veteran quarterback Patrick Ramsey who is getting acclimated to his new surroundings. Now 31, the former first-round pick owns a 10-14 record as an NFL starter, all from his time with the Redskins (2002-05). From there he bounced to the Jets, where, coincidentally enough, he backed up Chad Pennington for a year, and then on to the Broncos for two more years, where he helped the young pairing of Jay Cutler and Brandon Marshall blossom.
Ramsey discusses what he learned from Pennington in the video clip below:
Since leaving Washington, Ramsey has seen action in a total of four NFL regular-season games, throwing just 52 total passes. And yet, had Tyler Thigpen come up gimpy at any point on a six-sack night against the Bears last week, it would have been up to Ramsey to salvage something.
How would that have gone for a guy with barely 72 hours to prepare under a new system?
"I had enough time to be comfortable with a limited menu of plays," Ramsey said. "Comfortable enough, I would say. Three days, you're never going to be comfortable, but I think [I would have been] effective enough to be able to run some of the things and understand concepts."
Dolphins coach Tony Sparano said he remembered competing against Ramsey while the QB was in Washington and he was coaching with the Cowboys.
"I think the guy is really smart," Sparano said. "A good smart player that throws the ball with a little bit of touch, can get it in some of those hard places, has played with a lot of poise, has been through some adversity during the course of his time. So I thought this really was a guy that would help us that way."
Thigpen, even with that 1-11 career record as a starter, remains an intriguing QB prospect. Newly bearded Chad Henne, bulky knee brace in tow, is racing to make it back to the lineup as soon as Sunday (although that seems an awfully quick turnaround for such a bad sprain).
Where does that leave Ramsey, who had another team interested in his services at the same time as the Dolphins?
"My thought is just to learn as much as I can as quickly as I can," he said. "Accelerate the process and challenge myself as much as possible and just go wherever the ride takes me."
Does he still have what it takes to play quarterback on an NFL Sunday?
"I felt good out there [Monday]," he said with a smile. "Just taking it day to day. A lot of things have to come into play. Right now my role is to come in here and prepare and learn the system as much as I can and really to help the two guys that are in front of me. That's the way I'm embracing it."


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Cooper Union Protesters Leave President's Office, Mostly of Their Own Accord
Encouraged by summer, threat of arrest.
Cooper Union has not promised to do away with its controversial plan of charging tuition, but it has agreed to look into ways to avoid making students pay to attend, and for the protesters who have occupied its president's office since May, that was enough. Well, that and summer and a rumor they would soon be arrested. The protesters announced on Monday that they had quietly vacated the office. They straightened up the furniture, washed the windows, and wiped down shelves before they left, one told the New York Times. The school agreed to create a working group "to undertake a good faith effort to seek an alternative to tuition that will sustain the institution's long-term financial viability and strengthen its academic excellence," a statement on Cooper's website said. But the occupation of president Jamshed Bharucha's office might just have been at its natural end anyway.
As the Times notes, the protesters' ranks had been "thinned by summer," and occupier Joe Riley "said the protesters had a different motivation to negotiate: they had been warned by third parties that if they did not cooperate, they would shortly be arrested." Bharucha didn't comment on that, saying only that arrest "would have continued to be a last resort," the Times reports. And the school has said the students won't face any penalties for their sit-in.
Bharucha, who only visited his office twice while the students occupied it, spoke to the Times from Rome to call the working group of students, faculty, and alumni a "terrific resolution." So it's not like he's been pacing the hall waiting to be let in. He did drop by two weeks ago, "motivated by a desire for closure before the start of his summer vacation," and started the negotiations that led to the working group deal. The protesters finalized that agreement with two trustees last Thursday, they said in their statement, and they've already gotten a space to start their summer homework assignment: coming up with a way to keep paying zero tuition. They have until December to figure it out.


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Missing two of their top five defensemen and returning from season-long five-game road trip, the Detroit Red Wings shutout the Boston Bruins Tuesday night with a strong performance by goalie Chris Osgood.
Osgood stopped 29 shots to earn the fiftieth shutout of his career. He is currently in second place among active goaltenders in career shutouts.
Brian Rafalski and Jonathan Ericsson missed the game with the flu. Doug Janik was called up from the Grand Rapids Griffins to join Derek Meetch filling in on the blueline.
All of the game's scoring came in the first period.
Henrik Zetterberg got Detroit on the board with 5:39 left in the period, just two seconds into a power play. Pavel Datsyuk lost the faceoff but Zetterberg jumped up to snap the loose puck past Boston netminder Tim Thomas from the left faceoff circle.
Tomas Holmstrom put the Red Wings up by a pair 3:22 later. Todd Bertuzzi sent a breakout pass to Datsyuk, who cruised into the Bruins' zone before sending a blind backhand pass to Holmstrom in the slot. Holmstrom shoveled the puck away from the Boston defense and past Thomas to make it 2-0.
Thomas finished the night with 24 saves on 26 Detroit chances.
The Bruins finished the night without a power play goal on three chances. Detroit went one-for-four with the extra attacker.
The Red Wings are back in action on Thursday when they host the San Jose Sharks.
Notes: Detroit was without Brad May, who suffered an eye injury during Saturday's win in Calgary. Ville Leino returned to the lineup to take his place.
Hey, its a home game tonight! One with a 7:00 start so I should probably get out of the office and get home since I didn't set my DVR this morning.
Quick notes: The Bruins are almost as injured as the Wings. They're missing Marc Savard and Milan Lucic and someone else I forgot, plus they had to trade away Phil Kessel over the summer.
In addition to the usuals, Detroit will be missing Jonathan Ericsson and Brian Rafalski due to the flu. Doug Janik has been called up from Grand Rapids to fill in.
Ville Leino is back in the lineup and Brad May is out after accidentally injuring his eye on the Detroit bench in Calgary. At least no one has slipped getting into a taxi yet.
Chris Osgood gets the start.
I'll be commenting live if I don't hit traffic on I-96.
Osgood was awesome in the first. I didn't get to see much of the second, though. I hope they can stay like this the rest of the third.
Awful call on Bertuzzi. Right call but awful 'cause it's never made. Thought for sure the Bruins would score there.
Penalties got a little crazy in the final minutes. Stuff that wasn't getting called all game suddenly is an issue. Hate that.
The parts of the game I saw was the highlights courtesy of the battle between VS. and DirecTv. That was an amazing save by Ozzie, almost Hasek like. The Wings looked solid and with that many people on the IR you can't ask for anything more.
I thought Janic was solid...of course, it's tough to really tell on tv because you rarely get a view of the full ice, but he didn't do anything stupid, for sure, played good positional hockey.
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Car and Driver Names 2014 Corvette Stingray to its "10Best" List
Photo Credit: Roy Ritchie/Car and Driver The 2014 Corvette Stingray continues to draw "oohs" and "aahs" from virtually everyone connected with the automotive industry. Car and Driver magazine is the latest to honor Tadge Juechter and his amazing team's creation by naming the new Corvette Stingray to its annual "10Best" list. For years, dating back […]
Motor Press Guild Names Corvette Stingray its 2013 Innovation Vehicle of the Year
Photo Credit: Joe DeMatio Ever since it was introduced to the public in 1953, the Chevrolet Corvette has been a trend-setter. The seventh-generation Stingray unveiled in January continues that tradition in brilliant fashion, and the automotive press continues to take notice. The latest: The Motor Press Guild, the largest automotive media association in North America, […]
Automobile Magazine Names 2014 Corvette Stingray its Car of the Year
Yet another prestigious award for the seventh-generation Corvette has come Chevy's way. The 2014 Stingray has been named Automobile Magazine's Car of the Year, and its chief engineer, Tadge Juechter, has been named the magazine's Man of the Year. Not a bad day's work for the 61-year-old sports car from General Motors and its dedicated […]
2014 Corvette Stingray Makes Short List for North American Car of the Year Award
Back in January at the North American International Auto Show, the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray was unveiled to much applause. Well, the applause for the already highly praised seventh-generation Corvette might grow even louder at that show in January 2014. That's when the winners of the North American Car and Truck of the Year will
2013 Corvette Coupe Wins Strategic Vision's Total Quality Award
Strategic Vision announced the winners of their 18th annual Total Quality Awards last week. Just like last year, the Chevrolet Corvette Coupe took best of show honors in the Premium Coupe category. The C6 also topped the Premium Convertible/Roadster division as well. For the first time in more than 10 years, domestic cars make up


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The trial for Alice Giordano, a 47 year old woman from Portsmouth, New Hampshire, began today in the case of dognapping, according to Seacoast Online. Giordano is accused of stealing another family's Boston Terrier, who goes by the name of 'Mickey.'
Giordano told police that she rescued the 8 year old Boston Terrier from abuse, according to the testimony of Officer David Colby. Originally, Giordano claimed the dog was hers but when a microchip proved otherwise, she then told police she found the dog wandering the streets.
In February of 2013, Natasha Curtis' young son let Mickey out and he disappeared. The family put up flyers in search of their missing dog. After months of looking, the family got a new dog, according to CBS Boston. Two weeks later on August 17, 2013, Curtis saw a stranger walking Mickey. She confronted him.
The man left to get his wife, who ripped the dog out of Curtis' hands, shouting the dog was hers. The police were called to the scene. Once the microchip determined Curtis as the rightful owner, Giordano was arrested and Mickey went home with his family.
Mickey was reported as being "filthy," neutered and with "red bite marks on his rear end," according to Seacoast Online. Curtis said Mickey cost $900 with AKC papers and that he was "studded" for puppies twice.
Giordano then stated she found the dog wandering the streets but made no attempt to locate his owners. Later, she stated she put up flyers saying the dog was found and tried to find his owners. She was charged with a misdemeanor of receiving stolen property.
Giordano and her attorney, Carol Chellman, are arguing that she "rescued the dog from a busy road on a frigid day" and there is not sufficient evidence to say Giordano did not take "reasonable measures to find the possible owner."
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Turtle mascot stolen from Fall River Library
Severely negected dogs seized after owner refuses to provide basic care
Cat survives car ride on top of engine in Manchester, NH
New Hampshire moose have high mortality rate due to ticks
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T. G. Wilfong received his PhD in Egyptology from the University of Chicago. He is currently Professor of Egyptology at the University of Michigan, where he is also Curator for Graeco-Roman Egyptian Collections at the Kelsey Museum. He has curated many exhibitions, most recently "Death Dogs: The Jackal Gods of Ancient Egypt" and a series of contemporary art installations at the Kelsey. He has published and lectured extensively on topics relating to gender, sexuality, and religion in pharaonic, Graeco-Roman, and late antique Egypt. His most recent book is the exhibition catalogue Death Dogs: The Jackal Gods of Ancient Egypt (2015), and he is currently working on a new book, Egyptian Anxieties: Living in an Age of Oracles.
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|25 Brandon Simmons
A walk-on transfer who quickly arrived on the scene early during the 2006 season and impressed coaching staff with skills and effort during preseason camp ... Positive impressions translated into early playing time because of injuries to tailbacks Dominique Lindsay, Norman Whitley and eventually Chris Johnson (Virginia) ... A versatile and athletic ball-carrier who continues the climb up the unit's depth chart - projected to open senior campaign competing for a starting position in the backfield along with Lindsay, J.R. Rogers and Jonathan Williams ... Could also remain a significant factor as member of special teams ... Officially joined Pirate program in January, 2006 and participated in spring drills after transferring from Elizabeth City State University a year earlier ... Played on defensive side of ball at ECSU as a member of the secondary during freshman campaign before transferring to East Carolina ... Picked up 58 yards on 11 carries during first spring scrimmage (3/28) before adding 26 yards on eight rushes during second tilt (4/4) ... Ran for one yard on two attempts and caught a pass for five yards during the weather-shortened '08 Purple-Gold Game ... Earned unit's Distinction of Outstanding Attitude, Effort and Leadership Award at the close of drills.
2007: Played in 12 games as a reserve running back and special teams member ... Carried the ball 11 times for 28 yards (2.5 ypc) ... Scored two TDs (Houston, Boise State) ... vs. Va. Tech (9/1): Carried the ball one time for a four-yard loss ... Also saw action as a member of special teams unit ... vs. UNC (9/8): Member of special teams unit - no stats ... vs. USM (9/15): Member of special teams unit - no stats ... vs. WVU (9/22): Member of special teams unit - no stats ... vs. Houston (9/29): Scored first rushing TD of the season and fourth of his career in the second quarter in a reserve role ... Also experienced action as a member of special teams unit ... vs. UCF (10/6): Experienced action in a reserve role in the Pirate backfield and as a member of special teams unit - no stats ... vs. UTEP (10/13): Experienced action in a reserve role in the Pirate backfield and as a member of special teams unit - no stats ... vs. N.C. State (10/20): DNP-CD ... vs. UAB (10/27): Experienced action in a reserve role in the Pirate backfield and as a member of special teams unit ... Rushed five times for a season-high 20 yards - all coming in the fourth quarter ... Credited with one tackle (assist) on special teams ... vs. Memphis (11/3): Carried the ball two times for three yards in a reserve role ... vs. Marshall (11/10): Member of special teams unit - no stats ... vs. Tulane (11/24): Rushed one time for five yards ... Returned lone kickoff seven yards ... vs. Boise State (12/23): Carried one time for three yards ... Scored fifth career TD and second of the season midway through third quarter to push ECU's lead to 38-14 ... Recorded two tackles (solo, assist) on special teams.
2006: Played in 12 of ECU's 13 games ... Dressed out for the opener at Navy but made his Pirate debut a week later at UAB (9/9) ... Picked up 88 yards on 42 carries with three touchdowns ... Had six catches out of the backfield for 29 yards (4.8 avg) ... Scored touchdowns against Virginia (one) and SMU (two) ... Earned travel roster spot at the beginning of the season after spending the majority of preseason camp on the scout team ... vs. Navy (9/2): DNP-CD ... vs. UAB (9/9): Participated on the special teams unit ... vs. Memphis (9/16): Experienced limited action with role on special teams unit ... vs. WVU (9/23): Made first appearance in Pirate backfield, carrying ball two times for six yards ... First collegiate rush came in the third quarter ... Longest run of six yards came on a second-and-eight play up the middle ... vs. UVA (10/7): Turned in top outing of season ... Set career-highs in rushes (17) and rushing yards (57) ... Scored first career TD on a five-yard run up the middle in the first quarter ... Recorded first reception (11 yards) in the first quarter and finished with two catches for 18 yards ... Had a career-long run for 14 yards in the second quarter ... vs. Tulsa (10/14): Had limited action in the Pirates' backfield, rushing just once for no gain ... vs. SMU (10/21): Picked up his first career multi-rushing touchdown game, scoring from one and two yards out ... Finished the game with four yards on five carries ... vs. USM (10/28): Experienced significant action in the Pirates backfield with 12 attempts for 14 yards ... Also had a career-high three receptions for seven yards ... vs. UCF (11/4): Rushed twice for one yard ... Also grabbed one pass for four yards in limited action ... vs. Marshall (11/11): Carried the ball two times for nine yards, including a run for six yards ... vs. Rice (11/18): Did not record statistics as a member of special teams unit ... vs. N.C. State (11/25): Had one carry for zero yards ... Also participated as a member of the special teams unit ... vs. USF (12/23): Played in the Papajohns.com Bowl on special teams ... Did not record any statistics.
2005: Attended ECU but did not play football.
2004: Logged 31 tackles and netted three interceptions as a freshman rover at Elizabeth City State.
High School: A three-year all-area and two-time all-conference choice for coach Steve Mallard at Hobbton High School ... Selected to all-state squad (N.C. Prep and Associated Press) and named "Super Six Player-of-the-Year" as a senior ... Rushed for 1,896 yards during senior year which followed a 1,665-yard junior season ... Also recorded 490 reception yards and accounted for 17 TDs in 2002.
Personal: Full name is Brandon Lamar Simmons ... Born April 5, 1985 at Smithfield, N.C. ... A communications major ... Older brother of current Pirate fullback Jason Simmons.