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"Honestly, I think I have a problem with it because of the age thing. If it were one of the older assistant managers texting an inside joke, I don't think I would care. But when young ladies are writing on DH's wall and texting him while he's at home with his wife and daughter (which is almost never because of the nature of the service industry) it starts to eat at me."
I thought it was pretty obvious that the disruption was just the cover up. As she says above, if it were some old person, she wouldn't care... wouldn't feel threatened. She even complains about fb. How does a fb post disrupt their alone time?
She's already strong armed this guy into deleting his fb (admittedly, she probably didn't have to push very hard). Now she wants to control what kind of manager he is, under the guise of it being bad for his career, when really it's just her being threatened.
When he isn't on call, ask him NOT to respond to any texts from work. Pretty simple and standard, without trying girly-proof him.
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And "girly proofing" him? C'Mon. It is totally normal to feel a twinge of jealousy and/or interest if you find your spouse texting people of the opposite sex. It's human nature. And it's totally normal to be annoyed if it happens a lot and on days where you are finally trying to enjoy time with your spouse.
Maybe you are just one of those cool spouses who isn't overbearing and doesn't eeevvverrr get jealous or insecure.
^^Of course. Its called communication and it tends to lead to strong relationships.
Shelly, you didn't really address any of the points I made in my last post, you just repeated yourself.
1) The evidence that it doesn't have anything to do with "take away the time and attention".
2) Asking him to just not respond, instead of monitoring his work life.
3) As long as there are no trust issues and the content of the texts are not inappropriate, no, I would not feel jealous.
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it IS bad for his career. When he gets a sexual harassment suit because he disciplines a woman of the opposite sex, and he gets fired, then what?
this isn't about coworkers being friends and hanging out. This is their manager. This is the person who needs to discipline them if necessary.
Girl in the swing: I do not give my personal cell phone number out to any of my coworkers and I am not facebook friends w/ any of them. If they need to get ahold of me for an emergency, then they can have the HR director contact me. (I work in the architecture industry- so I work w/ a lot of older males, I don't have much in common w/ them outside of work anyways.)
My SO has a work phone and I'm sure his coworkers contact him on it, but it's professional business only- he is extremely protective of his status in the corporate world and would never give someone the wrong impression of him, especially on his work phone. He's probably more adament about this than I am, TBH.
ETA: & his personal cell phone is usually sitting on the counter w/ a dead battery. He travels a lot for work, so whenever family/friends want to schedule get togethers they know to contact me otherwise they end up in the blackhole that is his voicemail, lol
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I don't see how OP is "monitoring his work life". She has said she has never looked at the texts and only asks him what's up when they are constantly disrupted by people he spends most of his time with anyway, about non-work related issues during the little time they ahve together as a family.
There is a time and a place for friendship, and there have to be boundaries in any relationship. The employees who are texting him do not understand that he is a married man with a child, because they are young and not in that situation. They think everyone has vast amounts of free time to waste bullshitting. Well, those of us who self selected into having a family and full time jobs DON'T. That is outside of the obvious professonal risks he is putting himself in.
^^In a post a few pages back OP said she doesn't see her husband often and when she does it bothers her that he gets these tests take away from their time together. In on my phone and it's a pain to c&p, but if you read all her posts you'll find it.
2) Asking him to just not respond, instead of monitoring his work life.
^^I agree. She needs to do this if it really bothers her. Communication is KEY. If she doesn't say anything, how will he know there is even an issue? It Will only breed resentment on her part.
3) As long as there are no trust issues and the content of the texts are not inappropriate, no, I would not feel jealous.
^^But she has never seen these texts she said.
Personally, if my DH (35 yrs old) texted a bunch of teen/early 20's employees about bullshit during our
rare time together, I'd be hurt and annoyed. And it would stop.
Your opinion is your opinion, your perception is your perception--do not confuse them with "facts" or "truth". Wars have been fought and millions have been killed because of the inability of men to understand the idea that EVERYBODY has a different viewpoint.
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Abstract: Laser flash photolyses of 2-, 3-, and 4-diazoacetylpyridines 8 give the corresponding pyridylketenes 7 formed by Wolff rearrangements, as observed by time-resolved infrared spectroscopy, with ketenyl absorptions at 2127, 2125, and 2128 cm-1, respectively. Photolysis of 2-, 3-, and 4-8 in C...
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FRESNO, Calif. - Coming off a WAC Championship and EA Sports Las Vegas Bowl appearance, Fresno State football coach Pat Hill and his staff hit the state and gathered an "excellent" recruiting class.
"This is the best group we've brought in since I've been here," Hill said of his 22 signings, which included 21 high school prospects and one junior college player. "I'm very happy with the group. Our staff worked really hard. These are the kind of players who are going to make us competitive with the type of future schedules we will play and the sights we have set for this program. We want the type of players who are committed to winning championships every year and playing in bowl games every year."
Among the 22 players are seven linemen, five linebackers, three receivers, two quarterbacks, two defensive backs, one running back, one tight end and a punter.
Following is a list of the 2000 Fresno State football signings:
--- David Adamo, 6-2, 235, LB/DE, Clovis, Calif. (Clovis West)
--- George Bensen, 6-2, 300, DL, Oakland, Calif. (Skyline)
--- Clarence Denning, 6-3, 250, DE, Modesto, Calif. (Modesto Christian)
--- Eliu Fatu, 6-3, 220, LB, Santa Ana, Calif. (Santa Ana)
--- Therrian Fontenot, 6-0, 180, RB, Lawndale, Calif. (Leuzinger)
--- Peter Hingano, 6-0, 215, RB/LB, Sanger, Calif. (Sanger)
--- Lenny McCormick, 6-0, 170, WR, Clovis, Calif. (Clovis)
--- Jamal Jones, 6-0, 220, LB, Oakland, Calif. (Skyline)
--- Paul Pinegar, 6-5, 200, QB, Woodland, Calif. (Woodland)
--- Nathan Ray, 6-1, 190, QB, Colfax, Calif. (Colfax)
--- Claude Sanders, 6-3, 215, DE, San Diego, Calif. (Madison)
--- Robert Santiago, 6-5, 280, DL, San Dimas, Calif. (San Dimas)
--- Fai Satele, 6-1, 270, DL, Carson, Calif. (Carson)
--- Jason Simpson, 6-1, 185, P, Garden Grove, Calif. (Fullerton College)
--- Chris Sims, 6-1, 175, WR, Clovis, Calif. (Clovis)
--- Roy Sims, 6-5, 305, DL, Hollister, Calif. (Hollister)
--- Eric Stewart, 6-2, 220, LB, San Bernardino, Calif. (San Bernardino)
--- Kevin Tennerson, 5-10, 190, DB/RB, Citrus Heights, Calif. (Mesa Verde)
--- Tamarcus Tyson, 6-3, 270, DE, Oakland, Calif. (Fremont)
--- Jason Washington, 6-1, 190, WR, El Cerrito, Calif. (El Cerrito)
--- Mark Wood, 6-4, 225, TE, Upland, Calif. (Upland)
--- Rodney Woods, 5-9, 175, DB, Lancaster, Calif. (Littlerock)
David Adamo, 6-2, 235, LB/DE, Clovis, Calif. (Clovis West)
Selected to the Fresno Bee All-Star team as a linebacker ... had 39 solo tackles and assisted 78 others ... intercepted three passes and had two fumble recoveries ... a physical linebacker who runs well.
George Bensen, 6-2, 300, DL, Oakland, Calif. (Skyline)
Played just one full season at Skyline High and was one of the most dominating defensive players in the Bay Area ... had 85 tackles, 38 of them unassisted ... had 22 tackles for loss and 10 quarterback sacks ... intercepted one pass, forced four fumbles, recovering two and had six batted passes ... selected to the All-A&G Newspapers Team for the Bay Area and named All-City.
Clarence Denning, 6-3, 250, DE, Modesto, Calif. (Modesto Christian)
A first-team Modesto Bee All-District selection after registering 138 tackles, 45 solos and 13 quarterback sacks ... an All-Southern League selection ... considered the most intimidating defensive player in the area because of his size and explosiveness ... he had 14 tackles for losses ... had a reputation for chasing down running backs in the open field ... he rushed for 874 yards and 13 touchdowns as a fullback on offense ... Arkansas and Cal also recruited him.
Eliu Fatu, 6-2, 220, LB, Santa Ana, Calif. (Santa Ana)
(pronounced: E-lu Fah-too) Selected All-CIF Division VI ... a first team All-Century League ... was named the Defensive MVP in the Century League ... named first-team All-Orange County.
Therrian Fontenot, 6-0, 180, RB, Lawndale, Calif. (Leuzinger)
(pronounced: There-ee-an Fon-ten-oh) First-team All-Bay League and was the Most Outstanding Player in the Bay League ... First-team all-area and South Bay Player of the Year ... selected All-CIF Div II and All-State ... had 232 carries for 2,057 yards for an average of 8.87 per carry and 33 touchdowns ... had 20 two-point conversions and scored 212 points ... averaged 158.2 yards rushing per game and 17.6 points per game ... threw two touchdown passes ... played inside linebacker and had 117 tackles and blocked a punt ... excelled on special teams ... was the Ocean League 100-meter champion and qualified for the CIF championships ... was recruited by Arizona and Utah.
Peter Hingano, 6-0, 215, RB/LB, Sanger, Calif. (Sanger)
Rushed for 1,697 yards last season ... had record 410 rushing yards vs. Reedley ... selected to the Fresno Bee All-Star second team.
Lenny McCormick, 6-0, 170, WR, Clovis, Calif. (Clovis)
Had 51 receptions for 1,110 yards and 12 touchdowns ... Averaged 21.8 yards per reception ... Led the Central Section in receiving yards ... selected to the Fresno Bee All-Star team ... played on the CIF Championship team at Clovis ... recruited by Cal and Oregon State ... Clovis was 12-1 last season.
Jamal Jones, 6-0, 220, LB, Oakland, Calif. (Skyline)
All-Oakland Athletic League and first-team All-A&G Newspapers team, selected for the best players in the entire East Bay Area ... Finished the season with 110 total tackles, 43 solos and 27 tackles for losses ... had seven quarterback sacks ... Skyline's defense allowed the fewest yards in the league ... in his three years as a starter, his team posted a 30-4 record ... holds the Oakland Athletic League record in the discus ... an outstanding student with a 3.59 GPA, he has received several academic awards ... selected all-league three times ... ninth rated prospect in the East Bay Area ... recruited by Cal.
Paul Pinegar, 6-5, 200, QB, Woodland, Calif. (Woodland)
Played his senior season with a torn ligament in his thumb and completed 89-167 passes for 1,520 yards and 15 touchdowns with only six interceptions in nine games ... for his two-year career, he completed 167-327 for 3,136 yards and 37 touchdowns with 10 interceptions ... selected first-team All-Delta League each of the last two years ... selected to the all-state underclassmen baseball team and is expected to be drafted in June Major League draft.
Nate Ray, 6-1, 195, QB, Colfax, Calif. (Colfax)
Selected the Sacramento Bee Offensive Player of the Year after throwing for a Sac-Joaquin Section record 3,722 yards and 41 touchdowns last season ... ran for 637 yards and 10 touchdowns ... was selected the MVP of the Golden Empire League ... over a two-year career, he led Colfax to a 20-3 record and threw for 5,289 yards and 59 touchdowns.
Claude Sanders, 6-3, 215, DE, San Diego, Calif. (Madison)
First-team All-Central League and was the Central League Defensive Player of the Year ... A second-team All-CIF in San Diego ... led Madison in tackles with 141 in 10 games with 10 sacks ... caused five fumbles and recovered three and scored a touchdown on defense ... is the Central League champion in the 100 and 200 meters ... played 70% on offense as a slot receiver ... recruited by Utah, USC and Washington State.
Robert Santiago, 6-5, 280, DL, San Dimas, Calif. (San Dimas)
Selected first-team All-Inland Valley and named to the First-team All-Valle Vista squad ... was selected All-CIF Division 9 ... big physical defensive lineman ... is currently 19-2 as heavyweight wrestler.
Fai Satele, 6-1, 270, DL, Carson, Calif. (Carson)
(pronounced: Fah-ee Sah-tell-ee) Rated one of the best defensive line prospects on the west coast ... had 92 tackles and six quarterback sacks in 14 games ... ranked the 108th best player in the Far West by Superprep Magazine ... recruited by San Diego State, Oregon and BYU.
Jason Simpson, 6-1, 185, P, Garden Grove, Calif. (Fullerton College)
Honorable Mention All-American by the J.C. Grid-wire ... a good athlete ... was selected first-team All-Mission Conference as a punter and second-team All-Mission Conference as a wide receiver ... led the conference in average yards per punt with 41.8 ... had 12 punts inside the 20 and 11 of 50 or more yards ... last season had 55 punts for 2,299 yards with a long punt of 72 ... had 32 receptions for 540 yards and three touchdowns with a long of 65 yards.
Chris Sims, 6-1, 175, WR, Clovis, Calif. (Clovis)
Had 51 receptions for 1,021 yards and a league-leading 15 touchdowns ... ranked second in the section behind teammate and Fresno State signee Lenny McCormick in receiving yards ... selected to the Fresno Bee All-Star first team ... Clovis was 12-1 last season.
Roy Sims, 6-5, 305, DL, Hollister, Calif. (San Benito)
A first-team All-Section pick and a two-time all-league first-team selection ... was named the team Most Valuable Player and league's Most Valuable Defensive lineman ... selected team captain ... a three-year starter.
Eric Stewart, 6-2, 220, LB, San Bernadino, Calif. (San Bernadino)
Played both linebacker and tight end ... is projected to play linebacker ... runs well and can get to the football ... has 29 receptions for 498 yards and three touchdowns on offense ... earned All-San Andreas League honors and All-CIF Southern Section Division VIII.
Kevin Tennerson, 5-10, 190, DB/RB, Mesa Verda, Calif. (Citrus Heights)
Played in just seven games due to injuries but managed to rush for over 1,300 yards and scored 22 touchdowns ... selected to the Sacramento Bee All-Area second team as a running back... recruited by Cal and Arizona.
Tamarcus Tyson, 6-3, 270, DE, Oakland, Calif. (Fremont)
All-A&G Newspapers Bay Area team and earned first team all-city honors in Oakland as an offensive lineman ... was a second-team selection as a defensive lineman ... helped Fremont produce a 1,400-yard rusher and his team ran behind him 80% of the plays... a dominating lineman who is expected to shine as a defensive player at Fresno State ... selected the 20th best prospect in the East Bay Area ... recruited by Washington State.
Jason Washington, 6-1, 190, WR, El Cerrito, Calif. (El Cerrito)
Sat out two games but had 32 receptions for 726 yards (22.7 yards) and 12 touchdowns .... El Cerrito was 10-0 during the regular season but lost in first round of the playoffs. played in just nine games ... a big play receiver ... first-team All-ACCAL and first-team All-A&G Newspapers for the East Bay Area ... rated the 83rd best prospect in the Far West by Superprep Magazine ... ranked the sixth-best prospect in the East Bay ... compared to UCLA's Danny Farmer and former Cal receiver Sean Dawkins ... recruited by Arizona State and Oregon State.
Mark Wood, 6-4, 225, TE, Upland, Calif. (Upland)
An All-CIF Southern Section Division II selection and second-team Southern Section ... finished second on his team in receptions ... had 29 receptions for 422 yards and four touchdowns ... selected first-team All-Baseline Conference.
Rodney Woods, 5-9, 175, DB, Lancaster, Calif. (Littlerock)
An excellent athlete who is expected to find a home in the Bulldog secondary ... as a running back he rushed for 1,510 yards and 17 touchdowns ... had 318 yards against Antelope Valley High School ... selected to the All-CIF Division III team.
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College Hockey:Bulldogs Rally For Six Unanswered
BIG RAPIDS, Mich. — Even a two-goal deficit couldn't keep the Bulldogs down.
With his squad down 2-0 early, Chris Kunitz netted the game-winner — one of six unanswered goals — in the second period as Ferris State worked its way to a 6-2 victory Saturday over Lake Superior State.
In an ominous beginning for the Bulldogs, Lake State was awarded with the first power play of the game. Chris McNamara took the pass from Kevin Wilson and slid it past Bulldog goaltender DeCaro at :21 to make the score 1-0.
Ferris State came back with more jump, but Lake State scored again. Jason Nightingale was in front of the net for a deflection past DeCaro at 9:17 to make it 2-0.
Rob Collins put the Bulldogs back in the game on a outstanding individual effort, moving around a Lake State defenseman and chipped the puck past Laker goalie Denike at 15:10 to make it 2-1.
"I didn't think I would get a chance to score at first," Collins said. "After I got around the defenseman, I saw the goalie was cheating off the post a little. I went for the far side and got it."
Kunitz tied the game later in the first period. Denike stopped an initial shot from Matt York, but Kunitz was there for the rebound as he put it in top shelf at 19:01 to make it 2-2.
Kunitz kept the Bulldogs rolling in the second period. Collins won a faceoff cleanly back to Kunitz, who one-timed a shot past Denike at 0:00 to make it 3-2.
In the third period, Lake State came out determined to take the battle to Ferris, and DeCaro stood tall during a critical five-on-three power-play opportunity.
Still, Collins got Ferris a two-goal cushion when he sent a blistering slapshot past Denike at 6:20 to make it 4-2.
Lake State coach Frank Anzalone called a timeout with six minutes left to rally his team, but Ferris came out with more effort. The Bulldogs added two empty-net goals from Mike Kinnie and Simon Mangos in the last three minutes of the game to seal the victory.
Anzalone was not happy with his team's performance.
"I inherited a 12th-place team in a 12-team division," Anzalone said. "We have to stop playing for tomorrow and play for tonight."
Ferris State coach Bob Daniels had nothing but praise for his team. "I feel we played a lot stronger game tonight," Daniels said. "I felt that we might sit back after they scored the second goal and think that we got our one win, and it was enough. After Rob Collins got his goal, it seemed to light a fire under our team."
Kunitz felt very good after the game as well. "I hope the coach keeps Rob and I together. We work really well together."
Ferris State travels to Notre Dame next weekend, while Lake Superior State has a home-and-home series with Northern Michigan.
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Vanessa Bryant scores big in divorce settlement
Kobe Bryant's wife, Vanessa, reportedly scored big in the divorce settlement, landing all three Newport Coast mansions the couple owned, including one recently completed.
TMZ.com reported that sources said the property settlement agreement is a done deal and Vanessa also will receive $75 million, which amounts to what is believed to be half of Kobe's assets. The couple filed for divorce Dec. 16 in Orange County.
Not only does Vanessa get the house the couple was living in, she now owns the estate her mother lives and the new estate that had been under construction for two years.
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Handsome LSTN Headphones made of reclaimed wood, proceeds of which benefit the nonprofit Starkey Hearing Foundation, are also on offer.
As if all those Facebook-propelled flash sales and blitz tweets announcing two-for-one free-range chickens wasn't enough, Whole Foods last week opened record stores inside five of its locations in Southern California. Stock includes vinyl albums by artists like Bob Marley, Daft Punk, and Tegan and Sara, otherwise known as those people whose songs play normally in Whole Foods while you're quixotically tapping the hell out of some cantaloupes in a quest to find the ripest specimen.
The organic-grocery-store chain's executive coordinator Mike Bowen tells Time that the run on vinyl isn't really about squeezing extra cash out of customers, it's more about "giving them access to the things they want — whether it's their favorite cheese or their favorite way to enjoy music." It's unclear if the program will expand to the 335 other Whole Foods out there, so, for now, don't be surprised to find Daft Punk paired with Époisses. Elsewhere, grooves are near the tarts.
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Wanted: For Possession of Nasty StuffSaturday, February 28th, 2004
I don't know about you, but I am awfully excited that this is our rotation we get to throw out there.
I don't know about you, but I am awfully excited that this is our rotation we get to throw out there.
The Cubs signed Derrick Lee to a 3 year deal today. This was Hendry's last main goal of this offseason. I knew he would get it done, but it is nice to see that it happened before spring training got into full swing. It's always nice to wrap up contract talks before the games so players don't have to worry about that crap in addition to playing.
As this season quickly approaches, I am reminded of the year that Harry Caray died. I was going to school downtown at the time and my dorm room was not more than 4 blocks from the massive cathedral where his funereal took place. Growing up watching the Cubs, Steve Stone and Harry Caray were all I ever knew. I never had the priviledge of watching the greats that came before. In fact, I remember my first Cubs game as a kid at Wrigley Field. I went with a church group in 1987, the year Harry had a stroke and was out for a while. I remember how disappointed I was when he wasn't there to lead us in take me out to the ball game. I felt as if my heart had been broken. When I heard the news on February 18th, 1998 I was very sad. As bad as Harry's announcing had gotten over the years, he still lived and died with Cubs baseball. That's what made him great, and that's why we loved him.
Not too long ago I read a book that really in my mind told the story of Harry the way it was meant to be told. The book is by Steve Stove, his long time partner and friend. In the book, he paints the picture of Harry the way he remembered him. The book allows the casual fan the opportunity to spend some time in places where they normally wouldn't be able to, like the booth, restaurants, etc. Steve tells it how it was. I spent hours reading the book and literally laughing hysterically outloud at all the crazy things Harry did. If you call yourself a Cub fan, then you need to read about one of the biggest ever.
I am also including some clips of Harry Caray announcing. I highly Recommend you listen to them all. It's well worth your time.
It's a beautiful Day for Baseball
Take me out to the first night game
He Loved People and they knew it
The man had a heart of gold. I miss you Harry. Cub's baseball just isn't the same without you.
Harry Caray
1914 – 1998
I was looking around and found this story. Apparently I am not the only one who thinks people should shut up about the steroids talks.
I am pleased to announce that there will be a new writer here on the site. A good friend of mine from high school has signed on to write and update the site with me. I don't know what flavor he will be bringing to the site, but I'm sure you'll enjoy it. If you ever need to contact either of us, our mailboxes are on the right.
I am home from school today because of snow. It's an annual leave day and I am bored to death. I have been sitting in bed watching Cold Pizza on ESPN. I've never really watched this show before. It's kind of boring, but better than watching the same sportscenter 5 times in a row. I really wish my cable provider offered me ESPN News. Oh well, what can you do? Anyways, I am not really sure where this post will go, but I have a feeling it will be long. I'm just in the mood to write for some reason.
It looks as if I will be making some changes to the site in the next weeks or so. I am looking to add another writer to help me with posting more consistently. It seems to work for the Northside Lounge, so why not try it? I e-mailed a buddy of mine who lives in Wisconsin and he said that he was interested. Now it is just a matter of getting things ironed out. Hopefully, it will make the site more fun. I am also trying to find some people who could help me with a new look for the site. There have been some new looks to some of the sites in my links. I am growing tired of the way mine looks. I am definitely going to be adding a View From The Bleachers logo soon.
Lately all the buzz has been about players coming into camp looking "thinner". Everyone has now jumped on the idea that those players must have been on steroids. Why? Just because they look like they have lost some weight? For one, some players like to slim down in the offseason. Two, the random tests last year revealed that only 5-7 % of baseball players tested positive for steroid use. The way I see it, out of roughly 750 players in the Majors, that means about 53 players tested positive. It just seems to me that all of those players would not be big stars. I am not saying that there are not big stars that do steroids, but more often than not, I would think that the majority of the users are those guys who need a leg up to get noticed or have that career year around contract time. So, what I think the fans and the media should do is keep their mouths shut about who they think uses and who doesn't until it's actually proven. It does nothing but bring negative press to a sport that is finally winning back some fans. We don't need to have any negative. Keep you mouths shut people unless you have more proof than just two stupid pictures. Idiots!!!!
Apparently the Cubs are close to locking up Kerry Wood to a long term deal. I am happy to see this. Now they need to nail down Lee and I will feel really good about this offseason. A lot of people are critical about this years team saying it might not even make the playoffs. I feel like we have upgraded a lot. I think Todd Walker was a huge addition that is going very much untalked about. There is no way that he will be a bench warmer this year. I really think that if Gonzalez screws up, Grudzielanek will be moved to short and Walker will be at second. I really believe the Cubs can get to the World Series this year.
<img src="http://animatedtv.about.com/library/graphics/homer_small.jpg" align="left"One of my favorite shows, when I actually have time to watch it is the Simpsons. Homer just cracks me up. Well about a week ago I saw one of my favorite episodes where Homer goes on a hunger strike because he sees that the Springfield Isotopes are moving to Albuquerque. He proceeded to go without food until the team promises not to move. None of the fans believe him and so he starves himself. Eventually the owner gets caught in his foolish game when he gives homer a hot dog with all kinds of ingredients from the Southwest. He ends up saving the day in typical fashion. Springfield lives happily ever after, right? Wrong!!! Check this out!!! Poor Poor Homer!!!
For the last few months, my fellow bloggers have experimented with putting pictures on their sites. I, being a computer moron, did not know how. Well, thanks to one of my 8th grade students and some viewing of source codes from other sites, I think I have finally figured it out. I think pictures add a little flair to the site. I don't know how often I'll use them, but I am glad that I now have the option. One thing that I am definitely going to do this year is post each morning or late night who the player of the game was and their stats. For now, you can look at my picture of Mad Dog.
In other news, I have 3 spots left for my fantasy keeper league. I know you guys are probably thinking that if it's not full by now, give up. Well, actually, it's the 3rd league I have started. So, if you want in, let me know by leaving a comment or e-mailing me. Also, there was someone who voted in my poll that said they have season tickets. If that person reads this, leave me a comment.
A while back, I ran a Best Blog of 2003 competition. I had mentioned that the site that was voted the winner would be interviewed. I want to first take this chance to congratulate Scott Lange and Dennis Goodman over at The Northside Lounge for winning the competition. It has taken a long time for us to get our interview done, but now that it is, I am very excited to take this opportunity to tell you a little about their site and why it was very deserving of the honor. Because the site is run and written by two separate people, I e-mailed both and asked them a series of questions. I will try to profile both as best I can.
The first thing that I found out about these two is that neither of them live in Chicago. Actually, it's pretty interesting to see that a good portion of Blog writers and readers of the Cub Blog Army is not living in the state of Illinois. Dennis, for example, is a 27 year old statistician living in the heart of Pete Rose country – Cincinnati, Ohio. I have to admit, I feel sorry for him. It has been excruciating hearing about all the Pete Rose crap since the fool admitted he bet on baseball. I can only imagine what it must be like where Dennis lives. He has been married for about three seasons now, and has a dog who's name is Wrigley. Talk about your understanding wife. I know my wife wouldn't let me name a pet after something dealing with the Cubs.
Though Dennis currently lives in Ohio, he is not a sheltered man in terms of places he has lived. Growing up in North Central Indiana, he began playing baseball in '85 and fell in love with The Cubs, day baseball, and Harry Carey. From there he attended the University of Tennessee and received a MS degree.
Recently, I asked him the following questions and here were his responses.
The View From The Bleachers: When did you start your Cub's Blog and how did you get the idea?
Dennis: I started it around the beginning of last season after reading the Clark and Addison Chronicle daily. I "knew" Jason from a weblist and we always had sort of the same take on the Cubs (not enough OBP, etc.), so I decided if he could write, I could write. I also felt that I had some things to say that were not covered in the major papers. Lastly, it felt good just to write. I like being able to discuss the Simpsons or Survivor somewhere. I was in a bad job at the time and the blog served as an outlet.
TVFTB: What does your blog offer that no one else's offers? (why should people read yours?)
Dennis: I am not really sure. Bragging about myself is not one of strong suits. I guess with my training in stats, I would like to think that I can present a numerical argument in an easy to understand way. I think I have a decent conversational writing style. Also, some of the topics are fun. A lot of the blogs cover the game accounts and what was said in the paper. While we predominantly do that as well, we have some other topics which makes it a fun read. I would also like to think that above all else, we are smart. Intelligence in all forms is nice to soak in and whether it be with our analysis or our humor, I think our site is smart.
TVFTB: How long have you been writing in general?
Dennis: Well, I was editor of the high school newspaper and a member for four years. That is about it. Otherwise, I do not write all that much. Heck, being a number guy, I just started reading for pleasure a few years ago.
TVFTB: Do you have any favorite posts that you have written in the past?
Dennis: I did one a while back looking at how bad a decision it was to bat Goodwin leadoff. That is one of my favorite analysis ones. I also did a satire on Pete Rose earlier this winter which I enjoyed writing. I suppose my favorite posts are the ones that garner the most response from people even if they have nothing to do with the Cubs. My 24 recaps when I was more diligent with them were somewhat popular.
TVFTB: How did you guys decided to write together? How does that work?
Dennis: For the day to day stuff Scott and I will usually email each other or IM the night of the game and ask who wants the recap. Otherwise we just post as a piece of analysis or dumb media quote sparks off the
creative process. Our only rule this far has been if someone does a really nice long analysis piece that took a long time to produce, the other will let it sit at the top of the page for a day or so in order to get exposure. I think we have done some interesting pieces and we try not to bury them.
TVFTB: What is your favorite Cub's memory?
Dennis: Beating the Braves this season in the playoffs was a good one. I was a big
Sandberg guy so his last game in Wrigley when he roped a single off Schilling and left to the Natural theme and a standing O holds a place in my memory. I was at the game this season when Dr. Tightpants slammed Wilson in Cinci, so that was also fun.
TVFTB: What is your prediction for this year?
Dennis: As long as the phrase Tommy John stays out of the headlines, I think we have a good chance of repeating as the Central champs. Houston has made some moves, but their offense is led by some old people. I am anxious to see how Pettitte does in Houston. He gives up more baserunners than an ace should
but keeps the ball in the park. That will be difficult to do in Houston. Also, I hope he sees more umps that will have the guts to call a balk since that is basically his move to first base. St. Louis' big moves have been Tavarez and Jeff Suppan. Plus their manager could overplay a royal flush in poker. Given that, I think they can win the division, the rest of the playoffs in an exercise in small sample sizes – a crapshoot.
TVFTB: Do you have any other sports interests besides Cubs?
Dennis: Being from Indiana, I like college basketball and especially the Hoosiers. I root for Tennessee Volunteer football since I spent two years of my life there. I also root for the Colts. The NBA and NHL could go away and I would not blink an eye.
The other writer for the Northside lounge is Scott Lange. He is 27 and lives in downtown Atlanta, GA. He graduated from Georgia Tech in '98 and has been working as a structural engineer for Southern Company ever since. Scott took a long time to get back to me. However, I am glad that he did get back to me because as it turns out, he lives 2 hours from me. I usually try to go see the Cubs in Atlanta every chance I get. I have my tickets for this year, and Scott and I are probably going to be meeting up for some tailgating outside Turner Field. NICE!!!! Anyways, Scott had this to say.
TVFTB: How long have you been a Cub fan and what made you choose them?
Scott: My father grew up a Cubs fan in Chicago. I suspect I was paying attention to scores before 1984, but the
first things I specifically remember were from that season. Marietta Georgia's own Jody Davis was my favorite player and I'd run out to my Dad's car when he got home from work each day to find out if the Cubs had won. In September, he'd tuck me in each night and tell me what the magic number was down to. In October, I watched game five on the black and white TV in the kitchen and cried my eyes out.
TVFTB: When did you start your Cub's Blog and how did you get the idea?
Scott: I wrote for the college paper and always toyed with the idea of writing about the Cubs, so when Dennis e-mailed and asked if I wanted to help him I agreed right away.
TVFTB: What does your blog offer that no one else's offers?
Scott: We both like to fool around with statistics (he's even got a degree!) so I like to think we can provide some special content there. Plus, we undoubtedly cover the US men's soccer team and the television show 24 better than any other Cubs blog out there.
TVFTB: Do you have any favorite posts that you have made?
Scott: I got a big kick out of taking the laptop and blogging from Chicago last September. My trip happened to coincide with the beatdown we put on the Cardinals, so it was loads of fun. I have no idea if my posts were even coherent, but I sure enjoyed making them.
TVFTB: What is your favorite Cub's memory?
Scott: There are so many its hard to choose. I'll go with giving my dad a huge hug in the upper deck at Turner Field while the Cubs celebrated after Game Five last October.
TVFTB: What is your prediction for this year?
Scott: I am afraid I am not as optimistic as some. We made a lot of acquisitions, but we didn't do much with the positions that were our biggest weaknesses coming into this year (catcher, short, left, even second). Furthermore, I am not convinced our big get is going to be anymore than a league average pitcher. If I had to guess right now, I'd say 86-76, four games behind Houston.
TVFTB: Do you have any other sports interests besides Cubs?
Scott: Dad follows the Dodgers a little bit (long story) so I mildly root for them when the Cubs aren't playing. I follow the local teams in the other sports (Hawks, Thrashers, and Falcons), and the alma mater in colleges. I do also like the San Antonio Spurs. I was rooting for them early in David Robinson's career because of his military connections when they went and choked away a playoff series. I thought "they are the Cubs of basketball!" and have rooted for them ever since. Hopefully the Cubs can become the Spurs of baseball now…
TVFTB: Anything else about you that the readers should know?
Scott: Yes, I got run over by a transit bus five years ago. The first doctor put my leg back together with a 15 degree kink in it. I couldn't walk without a severe limp for two years until a new doctor rebroke the bone, put a dozen spokes through it (an Ilizarov device), and pulled it to the right position. I still limp a bit, but I can run and play softball and basketball so I am happy.
I can't tell you how fun this has been to interview these two guys. I am looking forward to meeting up with Scott in April. I feel like they really deserve the honor of Best Blog 2003 and I look forward to spending my summer waste deep in stats courtesy of THE NORTHSIDE LOUNGE!!!!


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Kansas City Repertory Theatre has announced his 2014-15 season, its milestone 50th anniversary, according to Eric Rosen, artistic director with a line up that includes classics, new ventures, and the customary Kansas City Christmas classic, Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol."
"There has never been a more exciting time for theatre in Kansas City, or for the Rep," Rosen said. "When I think what we have accomplished since our founding by the inestimable Patricia McIlrath in 1964, I am astounded. Fifty years of serving our community as an artistic forum for exploring life's issues in ways that inspire us, challenge us, and even make us laugh. And now, as we are preparing to launch our 50th anniversary, the Rep's 2014-15 lineup resonates with transformative works, both familiar stage classics and innovative new plays."
Titles and dates are subject to change, Rosen said, and one slot remains open with the selection soon to be announced.
"Our Town," by Thornton Wilder and directed by David Cromer opens the season, Sept. 5-28, at Spencer Theatre on the University of Missouri at Kansas City campus.
Three-time Pulitzer prize-winning playwright and novelist Thornton Wilder's enduring American story "Our Town" examines the everyday lives of an average town's citizens in the early twentieth century. Cromer, director and recipient of a MacArthur Foundation "genius" grant, brings his highly-acclaimed, award-winning new version of this classic work to the Rep. Cromer's 2009 Off-Broadway revival of "Our Town" ran for more than 600 performances, making it the longest-running production of the play in its history, a spokesman for the KC Rep said.
Kansas City audiences are already familiar with Cromer from his 2009 production of "The Glass Menagerie." In his glowing review of the Rep's production The Wall Street Journal's theatre critic Terry Teachout wrote: "Mr. Cromer has the uncanny ability to take a too-familiar script and make it seem entirely new … Such is the essence of re-creative genius."
Second for the KC Rep and staged at their downtown location in the H&R Block building on the Capaken Stage, Ayad Akhtar's play, "The Who and the What" falls into the directorial hands of Rosen. The play runs Oct. 17-Nov. 16.
From the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer of "Disgraced," comes a thrillingly fierce and funny new play about identity, religion and the contradictions that make us who we are. Pakistani-American writer Zarina is focused on finishing her novel about women and Islam when she meets Eli, a young convert who bridges the gulf between her modern life and her traditional heritage, according to the Rep. But, when her conservative father and sister discover her controversial manuscript, they are all forced to confront the beliefs that define them. A passionate and searing look at a family divided by faith, bonded by love and searching for truth in contemporary America.
At the Rep, Rosen has also directed "Clay"; "Winesburg, Ohio"; the world premieres of "A Christmas Story, The Musical!" and "Venice"; "Cabaret"; "August: Osage County"; "The Whipping Man"; "Pippin; Death of a Salesman" and "Romeo and Juliet."
Homer's Greek tragedy, The Iliad, takes a different turn after an adaption by Denis O'Hara and Lisa Peterson and taken from the Roger Fagles translation of The Iliad by Homer. "An Iliad," directed by Jerry Genochio, stars Kyle Hatley and round from Jan. 23-Feb. 8 2015 at UMKC's Spencer Theatre.
Homer's epic poem roars back to life in a lean and muscular new telling that reunites on stage two members of the Rep's artistic team, producing director Jerry Genochio and associate artistic director Kyle Hatley. The two worked together in 2013 as director and actor, respectively, on "The Foreigner," and they reunite for this tour-de-force production of "An Iliad," an enthralling new play that illuminates the human cost of war, a spokesman said.
Playwrights Obie Award-winning Lisa Peterson and Denis O'Hare (HBO's True Blood) have created a spellbinding work of theatre spanning three millennia. "Pure theater: shocking, glorious, primal, and deeply satisfying." - Timeout NY
Genochio ("American Buffalo," "The Foreigner" and "SantaLand Diaries") made his highly regarded Rep directing debut staging David Mamet's "American Buffalo." Hatley is a multitalented writer, director and actor ("The Glass Menagerie," "Death of a Salesman," "The Whipping Man" and "The Foreigner").
The medical mystery and fear of the AIDS virus crippled many Americans in the 80s and the breakthrough drama "Angels in America Part I, Millennium Approaches and Part II, Perestroika" illuminates the personal tragedy that plagued many. The play, written by Tony Kushner and directed by Gary Griffin opens Feb. 20 and runs through March 29, 2015 on the Capaken Stage.
This Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning play by Tony Kushner forever transformed the landscape of American theatre. A press release for the Rep said, "'Angels in America' is a riveting, thought-provoking masterpiece about the AIDS epidemic in the 1980s. Then, as now, 'Angels in America' explores the social, political and moral issues confronting us as individuals and as a nation. Both parts of 'Angels in America -- Millennium Approaches and Perestroika' -- will be presented in rotating repertory at Copaken Stage."
"No play in my lifetime has been more important than Angels in America. I lived through this time and I knew what it was. There is so much stimuli in this play … you will never forget it," director, Gary Griffin, ("A Flea in Her Ear," "Saved") said on a recent visit to the KC Rep.
"I am especially pleased that David Cromer and Gary Griffin, whose respective productions of 'The Glass Menagerie' and 'A Flea in Her Ear' garnered national acclaim for the Rep, will be part of our artistic celebration this year."
The next play, to be housed at UMKC's Spencer theater is yet to be decided. The show runs March 20-April 12, 2015. Watch for a future announcement from the Rep. Several titles are being considered by the Rep's artistic staff for this show.
The final play in the 2014-15 season comes from the pen of Kansas City, Kan. native, Nathan Louis Jackson. "Sticky Traps" will be directed by Kyle Hatley and open April 24. The show runs through May 24, 2015 on the Copaken Stage.
In a story that seems painfully too familiar, a grieving mother in a small town not far from Kansas City fights back against a hate-filled church that has come to protest her son's funeral. But her actions have unintended consequences that will test her whole family and the power of their love in the face of hate.
"Sticky Traps" is Jackson's first new work as the Rep's Mellon Foundation Playwright in Residence. His previous plays at the Rep include "When I Come to Die" and "Broke-ology," both directed by Hatley. Jackson has been hailed by American Theatre magazine as "one of the important new voices of American theatre."
As is the Kansas City Rep's tradition, their 34th annual production of the Charles Dickens classic "A Christmas Carol," directed by Kyle Hatley comes to Spencer Theatre from Nov. 21-Dec. 26, 2014.
For many Kansas City families, A Christmas Carol is the official beginning of the holiday season. Experience compassion for Ebenezer Scrooge as a boy, delight with him as a merry young man, and watch his transformation into a cold-hearted miser - but don't dismay, hope and redemption await. Directed for the fourth year by Hatley and featuring a cast of Kansas City's favorite actors and up-and-coming young talent, A Christmas Carol is a magical, music-filled holiday event.
Hatley has also directed "When I Come to Die," "The Little Shop of Horrors," "Broke-ology," "Circle Mirror Transformation" and "The Borderland" at the Rep as well as productions at The Living Room and Coterie theatres and the Kansas City Fringe Festival.
An added attraction to the Christmas season comes from the pen of David Sedaris in the form of "The SantaLand Diaries," directed by Jerry Genochio. The Copaken Stage hosts the irreverent elf from Dec. 6-24, 2014.
Crumpet, America's favorite irreverent elf, returns for an encore production of David Sedaris' hysterical tale of elfin' woe in a hilarious send-up of his brief, misguided career as a Macy's elf. The show skewers our sentimental love of all things Christmas-the happy children, the gifts, the spritely elves and the good cheer. "The Santaland Diaries" shows us the other side of what it's like to work at Santaland; the result is merrily subversive, but always fun!
For subscription and ticket information for Kansas City Repertory Theatre's 50th anniversary 2014-15 season, please contact the Box Office at 816-235-2700 or visit www.KCRep.org.
Now celebrating its 50th anniversary, Kansas City Repertory Theatre is one of the nation's oldest and most respected regional theaters.
According to information provided by the Kansas City Rep, it employs more than 250 professional artists, technicians and administrators, and serves more than 100,000 patrons and 12,000 school children annually. Kansas City Repertory Theatre is led by Artistic Director Eric Rosen, Executive Director Angela Lee Gieras and Producing Director Jerry Genochio.
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Slave to 'Time Is Money' is a 130-second long 30 Second Spot.
It's not a terribly pleasant piece of music: it reminds me of the sounds made while sharpening a knife on a motorized whetstone. The title refers to our inevitable attachment to the unpleasant but familiar aphorism - an ordinary meaningless phrase holding an uncomfortable truth from which most of us can never escape.
130 Seconds - Copyright (c) 2009 David Ocker
Once you've listened you could estimate the value (in your own local currency) of your time spent listening to Slave to 'Time Is Money' . Leave your estimate in a comment. If I get few enough comments I'll contribute the total to a charity of my choice.


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How did the transcontinental railroad affect the way people thought about the United States?
How did the railroad change life for many Americans?
What impact did the railroad have on the lives of Native Americans?
The transcontinental railroad connected the east and west coasts of the United States with a single rail line. This had a profound impact on the nation as a whole, and on California — the end of the line — in particular. The images in this group show different aspects of the railroad, including workers, travelers, tracks, railroad bridges, and trains.
In 1862, Congress passed and President Lincoln signed the Pacific Railroad Bill, which granted public land and funds to build a transcontinental railroad. The Central Pacific Railroad would lay tracks from California heading east, and the Union Pacific Railroad would lay tracks from the Missouri River west. The photograph taken in Placer County, "Grading the Central Pacific Railroad," shows some of the construction.
Work on the railroad was physically difficult and at times dangerous, and attracting workers was a challenge. The majority of the Central Pacific's laborers were Chinese. A Chinese worker is shown in the image "Heading (top cut) of East Portal, Tunnel No. 8." Both railroad companies actively recruited Chinese laborers because they were regarded as hard workers and were willing to accept a lower wage than white workers, mostly Irish immigrants.
As construction progressed, the Central Pacific and the Union Pacific competed to see which could lay the most track each day. A photograph of a sign near Promontory Park, Utah, commemorates the day that Central Pacific crews laid an unprecedented 10 miles of track. The meeting of the two sets of tracks — the "gold spike" ceremony — took place on May 10, 1869. Several photographs and drawings depict this historic moment.
Now the country was connected as never before: a journey between San Francisco and New York that previously took up to six months now took only days. The photograph "High Bridge in Loop," from Views from a Trip to California, shows a train passing quickly through a mountain pass. The transcontinental railroad allowed people to travel more, farther, and in pleasant conditions, as reflected in the photograph "Commissary Car, 'Elkhorn Club.'" The photograph "Knights of Pythias at the Santa Fe Railway Station, Anaheim" shows an example of the popularity of trains.
Even as the transcontinental railroad brought the new country together, it brought change to the world of Native Americans. The tracks ran through a number of tribal territories, bringing into conflict cultures that held very different views of the land and how it might be used and lived on. The painting The First Train, by Herbert Schuyler, depicts three Indians pointing past their encampment at a train in the far distance. The railroad also brought an increasing number of European Americans west. One consequence of this influx was the depletion of the buffalo herds, a major food source for Plains Indians. European Americans would often shoot buffalo for sport from the train; by 1880, the buffalo were mostly gone and Plains Indians had been gathered onto reservations. Millions of acres of open grassland were being settled by the people moving west. Eventually, much of this land became the farmland that fed a growing nation.
The transcontinental railroad opened up the West to the rest of the country, even if they never made the trip themselves. A Currier & Ives hand-colored lithograph depicts a train running along the Truckee River in Northern California. The San Francisco publishing firm of Lawrence & Houseworth hired photographers and published photographic tourist catalogs containing views of the West, which they sold commercially. The railroad took hold in popular culture, as shown by sheet music for the song "New Express Galop [sic]." There was even a railroad board game illustrating "Railroads Between New York and San Francisco, California, with Scenes on the Way."California Content Standards
1.0 Writing Strategies: Research and Technology
2.0 Writing Applications
2.3 Write information reports.
2.0 Speaking Applications
2.2 Make informational presentations.
1.0 Writing Strategies: Research and Technology
2.0 Writing Applications
2.3 Write research reports.
2.0 Speaking Applications
2.3 Deliver research presentations.
4.4 Students explain how California became an agricultural and industrial power, tracing the transformation of the California economy and its political and cultural development since the 1850s. (4.4.1)
8.12 Students analyze the transformation of the American economy and the changing social and political conditions in the United States in response to the Industrial Revolution.
3.0 Historical and Cultural Context Understanding the Historical Contributions and Cultural Dimensions of the Visual Arts. Students analyze the role and development of the visual arts in past and present cultures throughout the world, noting human diversity as it relates to the visual arts and artists.
6C's of Primary Source Analysis (PDF) (Source: UCI History Project)
Photographs (PDF) (Source: Library of Congress)
Posters/Visuals (PDF) (Source: Bringing History Home)
Primary Source Activity (PDF) (Source: Library of Congress)
Lithographs — prints made from drawings on stone or metal plates — became a popular form of newspaper illustration in the 19th century.


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Travertine, brick, cobblestone, glass, granite, grass turf – the list is endless. Deciding which choice is right for your yard comes down to personal preference, and the purpose you have in mind. Some materials, such as clay bricks, stand out as a better choice for a specific purpose. Known to withstand heavy weight, bricks are more highly recommended for driveways than, say, glass or cobblestone. Flagstone pavers, on the other hand, are one of the most popular types for homeowners because of their versatility.
Basic flat stones, flagstone pavers come in a variety of colors and work well in pathways, patios, or as stepping stones. Concrete pavers are another popular choice because of their flexibility and durability. There are even antique pavers, for that Victorian garden of long ago. Rubber pavers are another unique product. Strong, durable, and attractive, they are the choice for play areas because of their slip resistance and shock absorption. Additionally, rubber pavers are made out of recycled products and are eco-friendly.
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- Historia Ecclesiastica gentis Anglorum
- Vita sanctorum abbatum monasterii in Wiremutha et Gyruum
- De locis sanctis
- Beati Felicis Confessori vita
- De temporibus (incl. the chronica minor)
- On the Times (incl. the Lesser Chronicle)
Works about Bede[edit]
- "Bede," in Dictionary of National Biography, London: Smith, Elder, & Co., (1885–1900) in 63 vols.
- "Bede or BÆDA," in A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John William Cousin, London: J. M. Dent & Sons, 1910.
- "Ven. Bede," in Catholic Encyclopedia, 1913.
- "Bede," in The New Student's Reference Work, Chicago: F.E. Compton and Co. (1914)
Works by this author published before January 1, 1923 are in the public domain worldwide because the author died at least 100 years ago. Translations or editions published later may be copyrighted. Posthumous works may be copyrighted based on how long they have been published in certain countries and areas.


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What is the difference between "so do I" and "me either"?
For instance:
"I think this is bad."
"So do I."
What is the difference between "so do I" and "me either"?
For instance:
Me either is an unusual (and chiefly American) colloquialism with the same meaning as me neither, i.e. it is used to suggest that some attribute does not apply to the speaker as well as to some other person under discussion (or maybe the person to whom the speaker is speaking).
So do I is a common expression used in both American and British English to suggest that some attribute applies to both the speaker and the other person under discussion.
Therefore, they are in some sense opposites.
When we want to show that we agree with a positive statement we can "So do I" or or "I do, too" or"Me, too"Example: I like ice-cream" "So do I" or "I do, too" or"ME, too" When we want to show that we agree with a negative statement we use "Neither/Nor do I"or "I don't ,either" or "Me either" Example: "I don't like ice-cream". Neither/Nor do I". or "I don't, either" or "Me, either" So, as one can see, the difference of "So do I" and "Me ,either", is that the first is a response to a positive sentence, whereas, the latter is a response to a negative one.


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21st Century Education, Immigration, and Workforce Task Force
Rep. Joaquin Castro (TX-20)
Rep. Elizabeth Esty (CT-05)
Rep. Jared Polis (CO-02)
The New Democrat Coalition's Vision for Comprehensive Immigration Reform (Drafted April 2013):
Over the last decade, it has become increasingly clear that our immigration system is broken. Members of the business community, unions, faith leaders and the American public have called on Congress to pass a comprehensive immigration reform that not only brings the estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants who live in our communities out of the shadows, but that also provides a realistic solution to stop unlawful immigration and create a fair and efficient immigration system.
Click here to read the New Democrat Coalition Principles for Comprehensive Immigration Reform.
What They're Saying About the New Dems' Work to Pass Comprehensive Immigration Reform:
POLITICO: "The New Democrat Coalition…is expected to play a major role with the House Democrats immigration strategy."
Huffington Post: "The New Democrat Coalition, a group of moderate members, were key in crafting the legislative effort."
Roll Call: "The moderate New Democrat Coalition boasts that it served as a catalyst for moving the process along, sending a letter to Speaker John A. Boehner, R-Ohio in early August with a clear threat: introduce a comprehensive immigration overhaul bill by Sept. 30, or the Coalition will."
Burnt Orange Report: "Moderate Democrats working to gather support from Republicans for comprehensive immigration reform sent an ultimatum early before recess to speaker John Boehner to introduce a bill by Sept. 30 or Democrats would introduce their own, as they ultimately ended up doing. The letter was sent by 39 members of the New Democrat Coalition."


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I have hated my body since puberty.
It has never been what it was "supposed" to be. It was slow. It was behind. Certain things showed up late (or, in some cases, barely at all). It was too chubby HERE and too flat THERE. I remember being maybe 14, and how my best friend and I would grab our lower belly "flab" and say "if only we could just move it UP or BEHIND..."
I think I was 12 the first time I went on a diet. I lost 10 pounds in about two weeks. My parents promised me a pair of roller blades if I lost 10 pounds, so I did.
I gained it back, of course. And then some. But at least I had roller blades.
I can't lose 10 pounds in two weeks anymore (not being 12 will do that to you). But I also no longer grab my tummy flab and wish I could turn it into larger breasts or a more impressive tush. I'm happy with my small breasts (hey, I'll be perky long after others have sagged...), and I have quite a nice rear end now, thank you very much.
I'm also slowly finding that the tummy flab itself doesn't bother me so much anymore. In fact, the things that I used to hate... well... it hardly seems worth it.
Don't get me wrong. I still have so many days that I wish my body could be different. But slowly, as I age, the idea of hating my body just seems self defeating. I only get the one. I only get maybe a century in which to use it. I've wasted almost 3 decades in self loathing, and nobody is guaranteed their full century anyway.
I am learning to focus on my strengths instead. The lean muscle of my legs. The way my abdomen is starting to curve in instead of out. How solid my arms have become. How far my feet can carry me in a day, how my lungs are learning to expand to hold the oxygen they need to run, to climb, to hike, and to really live.
I cannot sustain a diet. I have tried. I cannot sustain a "fitness regime." I have tried. But I think I can sustain a healthful, positive approach to my body; one that focuses more on what my body CAN do and what can help it optimize potential, rather than one that focuses on weaknesses, failures, pain, and deprivation. I hate to exercise, but I love to do activities that make me feel powerful and alive. Both burn calories, but only one is going to actually get done on a regular basis, and only one is really going to make me happy.
It's funny. I got my monthly issue of Cooking Light magazine a few days ago. I flipped through it, and all of the talk of calories, restrictions, and diets just turned me off. I ended up tossing it in the recycling bin without pulling out recipes as I usually do. I'm tired of the negativity and the internal put-downs. I want better for myself.
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Joel Bylos has taken to the Age of Conan: Unchained site to post the latest game director's letter. In it, Joel discusses the multi-phased transition to single server tech similar to what is utilized by The Secret World. Then Bylos goes on to announce several significant changes including some PvP revamps and a delay in the overhaul of the tradeskill feature.
Let me try and give you a little inside information on how the process is currently looking.
Functionally it works in our internal builds, in that you can break down items (not all of them) and combine items and discover recipes.
However, it is missing most of the background work that needs to be done in order for it to work in the game and the game systems. This includes the Guild Renown system which will need to be updated to use the new crafting system, Battlekeeps and Guild Cities and even the much-loved Shrines of Bori PvP game. All of these features interact with the old crafting system on some level and they all require updates to be able to be used with the new crafting system.
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Nokia Booklet 3G to be a Best Buy exclusive in the US
Nokia Booklet 3G, the Windows netbook unveiled by Nokia back in August, will not be sold via too many retailers in the US.
More exactly, except for Nokia's stores, Best Buy will be the only location where you'll find the Booklet 3G,
As you may already know, Nokia Booklet 3G is powered by an Intel Atom Z530 CPU at 1.6 GHz and features a 10 inch display with 1280 x 720 pixels, lots of Nokia services, Wi-Fi, A-GPS, 1GB DDR2, 120GB SATA hard drive, and a 1.3 MP front facing camera.
The price of Nokia Booklet 3G from Best Buy is not known at the moment, but it will probably be of around $800.
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There are things we can do to make us safer, mostly around investigation, intelligence, and emergency response, but we will never be 100-percent safe from terrorism; we need to accept that.
How well this attack succeeds depends much less on what happened in Boston than by our reactions in the coming weeks and months. Terrorism isn't primarily a crime against people or property. It's a crime against our minds, using the deaths of innocents and destruction of property as accomplices. When we react from fear, when we change our laws and policies to make our country less open, the terrorists succeed, even if their attacks fail. But when we refuse to be terrorized, when we're indomitable in the face of terror, the terrorists fail, even if their attacks succeed.
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety."
This is as true today as it was at the time of the Revolutionary War.
Full article here.
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