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Abilene Police: Woman pulled over, arrested after 10 outstanding municipal warrants found
From Abilene Police spokesman George Spindler:
At about 12:50 a.m. Thursday, Officer Steven Risinger contacted a motorist for a traffic violation in the 1200 block of Park Avenue. Officer Risinger contacted a female driver during the investigation. A records check revealed the driver had 10 outstanding municipal warrants with bonds totaling more than $5,000. The driver was arrested on her warrants.
At 11:25 a.m. Wednesday, Officer Brian Trail responded to a hit-and-run crash at a residence at 1450 Beech Street. The calling party that notified APD Dispatch stated that a white vehicle had hit a metal fence and then sped off. Officer Trail's investigation revealed that this crash was witnessed by several persons and that the suspect vehicle was a white Toyota that fled the scene traveling eastbound on North 15th Street. Some of the witnesses believed that the vehicle was a Corolla that had black trim on the lower portion of the vehicle. The witnesses reported seeing two to three Hispanic males inside the vehicle. This investigation will require follow up by the Department's hit and run investigators but they believe that the suspect vehicle will have heavy front-end damage. If anyone believes they have information that could help solve this crime, please notify the Department via Abilene Crime Stoppers (676-TIPS) or by calling one of our investigators directly at 676-6532.
At about 6:55 p.m. Wednesday, Officer Michael Garcia responded to a shoplifter call at a business in the 1000 block of North Judge Ely Boulevard. APD Dispatch had been notified by a loss prevention employee that a female suspect had been detained for alleged theft and had no identification. Officer Garcia's investigation revealed that a female suspect was observed selecting several items and placing them in her purse. Additionally, the suspect took two of the items she had selected to the register but then claimed that she did not have the money to purchase the two items. Loss prevention personnel maintained surveillance on the suspect as she went past all points of sale with items in her purse. Approximately $33 of merchandise was recovered. A records check revealed that the suspect had more than two previous theft convictions. The suspect was arrested on an enhanced charge of felony theft based on previous convictions.
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djdee2005 wrote: =If you don't know what you are talking about, don't speak please. You don't actually know me, don't pretend you do.
Jesus Frank wrote: So, here is the breakdown of a wigger. The 6 types listed in Peter Strage's "Mikrofonkåt." And I'm just a messenger here, so don't go blasting me now.
Religiously listens to 2Pac, lives thug life in high school, sniffs gas when they can't afford beer. Knows every line from "Menace II Society."
The older and more grown up kind of wigger. The group with the strongest denial of wanting to be Black. They have lived the culture long enough not to consider it a subculture anymore. I'ts become a "natural" way of life. That's why Petter and his crew call themselves "Natural bond." They have lead a Black way of life for so long that they barely think about the Blackness of it anymore.
Have just arrived from Mogadishu or Ouagadougou but claims to be straight outta Brooklyn.
Enjoys independent hip hop and romanticisation of the working class, takes Kånken over Fubu, grows beard and dreads, dresses bummily and has Promoe (LoopTroop) as a fashion icon. Proggy wiggers are commonly mistaken for rastafaris, but they prefer beer over marijuana and often compares situations to the oppressed african-american population.
Condemns Black Americans that betrey their culture and make hip hop commercial. They consider themselves better Blacks since they have more Common than Puff daddy records.
Stops listening to hip hop, perms the hair, celebrates kwanza and goes for Cyndee Peters.
djdee2005 wrote: "I don't understand how Strage got the idea that hip hop = black. From day 1 its been about everything but that."
I don't mean to be a "natural wigger" or whatever the fuck this stupid shit is about, but hip hop has always been about being black.

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Published: Saturday, June 29, 2013 at 6:01 a.m.
Last Modified: Saturday, June 29, 2013 at 12:03 a.m.
Cardiovascular Institute of the South, Terrebonne General Medical Center and AAAneurysm Outreach will host a free screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm.
Screenings, which are by appointment only, will be held 8-11 a.m. July 27 at the Houma clinic, 225 Dunn St.
The free screenings are made possible by proceedings from the third annual Houma Heart & Soles Half-Marathon, which was held in December.
Participants must be at least 60. Screenings are also available to those 55 and older who have a family history of aortic aneurysms.
To register, call 872-5980.
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Cydisc wrote:Yes, it happens that disc golfers are sometimes unobservant morons and will make the mistake of playing from the less desirable lie. I think the rest of the group realizes that a mistake was made and the intention was to play from the desirable lie.
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Actress Maureen O'Hara died Saturday at her Boise, Idaho home, her manager Johnny Nicoletti told The Associated Press. O'Hara, who was dubbed the Queen of Technicolor, starred in many Hollywood classics, including...
Brad Sweet scored his fifth World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series victory of the season on Saturday night at Port Royal Speedway.
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October 6, 2005
These are tough times for the Augusta Youth Center. Tuesday, they got a $5,000 donation, but now that money is gone. News 12 is on your side to show you why the center may have to close if more money doesn't come in soon.
It's been credited with keeping children off the streets. The doors at the Augusta Youth Center are open now, but may not be too much longer.
"It's kind of rough. It's kind of hard right now," said Pat Jones, Youth Center Director.
Pay Jones says once again money is running thin and time is running out.
"We've contacted some churches in the community to ask them for help and as of now, we've only heard from one church," Jones said.
Tuesday, commissioners Betty Beard and Bobby Hankerson presented the center with a $5,000 check to help after donor's funds ran out after the center spent about $40,000 on renovation. But the money they've received was only enough to keep the lights on and the water running.
Now Ms. Jones says funds are so tight that they've had to lay off four employees and cut back on the children that can come to the center.
"It's hard, it's in my head," said Melissa Johnson.
Melissa Johnson says even if the center can't pay her, she will stay around because the children need her.
And the center has done all kinds of fundraisers from having a donut sale to a fish fry and they even have a penny jar, hoping that small change will add up to big progress.
But those types of fundraisers just aren't enough. Long-term help is what Pat Jones says she really needs.
"Now, fundraisers are down and they're down because everyone's trying to help everybody who came from Katrina and Rita," Jones said.
But despite the slow progress, Pat says she's not ready to give up yet.
"I just know it's going to work out, don't know how it's going to work out, but I know it's going to work out," Jones said.
Director Pat Jones says if money doesn't come in soon, they will have to lay off more employees. But she says all of them have agreed to work until the end of the month, with or without pay.


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My knee cartilage has been deteriorating over time, and recently my doctor strongly advised me to take up biking and stop running. I've already signed up, and received a bid, for a half-marathon in October and I am curious if anyone has had any luck walking a half marathon with my type of knee problems.
Of course I don't want to cause permanent damage, but I just can't seem to get the idea of this final race out of my mind.
Any advice is appreciated.
Thank you!
I don't want to pretend I have a best answer for you, but I have some experience that MAY help. I believe I am going through the same thing in my knee. I have an appt to see sports guy on Wednesday. I DO have deteriorating cartilage in my left shoulder. It started with a torn labrum (the equivalent of a meniscus in the knee). I chose not to have surgery about two years ago because both specialists I saw said that further activity that doesn't hurt isn't going to make it worse. Went back for f/u visit several months ago because it was bothering me. The same specialist I saw last time said it was a good thing we hadn't done surgery because I have bad arthritis (read, deteriorating cartilage) and that surgery may have made things worse if we had done it.
I now have the same grinding in my left knee with the occasional catch. I suspect it is exactly the same thing. I suspect I will go through the same process of "if it doesn't hurt, go ahead and do it." I, too, am half way into the training cycle for a marathon. I'm pretty sure the marathon is a wash. BUT, if it doesn't hurt, go ahead and do it may mean I can do a half. I'm not sure yet.
Back to your question. Can you walk through large portions of the half that you've trained for? My opinion is yes. If it doesn't hurt, you should be able to do it without causing further injury. It's also unclear from a research point of view, whether running makes cartilage loss worse or not. Once again, I'm going to err on the side of saying, if it doesn't hurt, you should be able to do it. Are you going to slow the deterioration of the cartilage by not running? That is a question to put to your doctor. If the answer is, "it doesn't matter whether you run or not, the cartilage is going to go anyways," then what do you have to lose by running/walking to stay fit. And, for sure, if and when you need that knee replacement, they'll and you'll have a much easier time of it if you're in shape.
I hope this helps more than it confuses, but I'm getting ready to start to ask the same exact questions you're asking, I think, and this is my approach to it given my past history and my medical background. The most important question to ask your doc is can he or she honestly say that continuing to run is going to lead you to a knee replacement sooner. If there's no data that says you're making things progress faster by running, the answer is to run until you can't run anymore, then get the knee replacement, you would've gotten it anyways. Boy, it sounds a little morbid when I put it that way . Good luck.
Neither am I an expert, and I'm not sure how "deteriorating cartilage" relates to arthritis. Studies have shown that running does not worsen arthritis. You may want to investigate this before giving up running or walking for exercise.
Good catch... I should have known someone would call me on that one. Technically, arthritis is swelling, pain, redness and warmth of a joint. It is caused by an inflammatory reaction in the joint, usually as a response to infection or systemic disease. We really are not talking about true arthritis in this thread.
What we're really talking about is degenerative joint disease, the age related gradual hardening and subsequent deterioration of the cartilage in a joint with concomitant and subsequent bone degeneration leaving rough bony surfaces and bone spurs and often causing pain, sometimes debilitating. I often refer to DJD as arthritis because arthritis is a term that most people use loosely and can at least relate to even if it is technically inaccurate. Studies also suggest that running (or other forms of exercise, including weight lifting) does not contribute to the progression of DJD (or arthritis), but may contribute to the pain associated with the degeneration.
Either way, I am gradually coming to the opinion that, for many of us, exercising on a joint that is "getting old" won't make it worse. Hence, my opinion of, "if it doesn't hurt, you're probably not making anything worse." This has significant ramifications for me as I have multiple documented degenerating joints and if I truly believed that exercise will lead me to joint replacements faster, I would be unable to do any of my prefered exercises.
I hope I haven't been too misleading in my prior description.
I have no personal experience with this issue - but I know doctors when unsure will err on the side of safety and advise you don`t run - I would ask for more detail as to WHY he thinks running is bad and if he can not provide a solid medical reason seek a second opinion. My friend recently had a broken wrist pinned and was told not to run - when she pressed the doctor for he reason he confessed he had never had a patient run so soon after surgery and he didn`t know what the effect might be
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Thank you for all of the replies! I've been doing some of my own research (based on the one sheet they gave me about my MRI results) and learned that the tear in my LCL seems to be more of a threat to my half marathon than the deterioration of my cartilage. Right now I am focusing on resting/treating the tear to ensure that the half marathon isn't ruled out just yet.
No question, when a ligament is torn, it means time off!!! Didn't know you had ligament damage! Good luck with your rehab. I fully expect you'll be back to running!
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So, who's going to be the sacrificial candidate? That's the question of the day, in the wake of U.S. Sen. Jay Rockefeller's announcement he will not seek re-election in 2014.
No doubt one reason Rockefeller ended months of speculation is that he understands the West Virginia Democrat Party needs time to find - and finance - candidates to run in his place.
Providing Republicans don't shoot themselves in the collective foot, they ought to have the Senate seat in the bag. One GOP leader, U.S. Rep. Shelley Capito, who represents central West Virginia, already has revealed she plans to run for Rockefeller's seat.
The task facing Democrat leaders is to find a candidate who can respond to inevitable policy questions by responding, "Barack who?"
That's why Capito might well have beaten Rockefeller, had he chosen to run in 2014. The incumbent marches in lock-step with President Obama on issues ranging from killing the coal industry to the government takeover of our health care system.
Obama wasn't able to claim a majority at the polls in any of West Virginia's 55 counties - not even the traditional Democrat Party strongholds - last fall. His popularity will decline even more during the next couple of years, as more mines and coal-fired power plants close and more people see their health insurance bills going up as a result of Obamacare. Remember, the law is scheduled for full implementation in 2014.
Already, the case against Obamacare is strong among those who pay their own health care bills or have private insurance, possibly through employers. Some health insurance companies serving West Virginia have announced major rate increases during the past few months. And last week, about 15 hospitals were granted permission to increase what they charge to "nongovernment" patients.
So who wants to be the Democrat taking on Obama - er, I mean Capito - in 2014?
U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall, who represents the southern counties? Not if he's smart. He'll do well to hold on to the House seat he already has. In part because he's of the same party as Obama, Rahall was able to garner just 54 percent of the vote to win re-election last fall. In the southern coalfields, that isn't much of a margin over a Republican.
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin, who certainly has the name recognition for a statewide race? No. Having finally won election to a full four-year term as governor, Tomblin probably isn't in the mood to begin running again. Besides, he'd be viewed as a job-hopper if he tried to leave Charleston.
Lots of other names already have been mentioned as potential Democrat candidates for the Senate. They include state Supreme Court Justice Robin Davis and Carte Goodwin, who served as interim U.S. senator for about four months after Sen. Robert Byrd died.
I haven't heard much enthusiasm for a run among leading Democrats, however, and there's a good reason for that: The incumbent may be their worst enemy.
Here's why: Rockefeller has lost touch with West Virginians. He's made it clear he's a dyed-in-the-wool liberal at a time when many Mountain State Democrats are taking a fresh, critical look at their party's principles.
During the next year and a half, battles over energy, health care and fiscal policy will take place in the Senate. There is every reason to believe Rockefeller will address them as he has similar questions during the past several years - and many West Virginians will take that as a good reason to replace Jay with a Republican.
In other words, the die may have been cast already for the 2014 U.S. Senate race in our state. Rockefeller may be getting out while the getting's good, as we used to say.
Still, the lure of a U.S. Senate seat will prove irresistible to some Democrats. Because fundraising has to begin immediately, it shouldn't be long before we know who they are.
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Work in the Arur Lab utilizes the nematode Caenorahbditis elegans and germ line development to study ERK signaling. A long-term goal of the lab is to understand how active ERK2 controls and co-ordinates multiple different developmental events in one tissue. Downstream to ERK2, the linear RAS-ERK pathway becomes an intricate network of signaling molecules, with at least 30 direct effectors, each of which functions in its own signaling module to govern an ERK-dependent event. Findings have also shown extensive signal-integration and cross-talk of ERK with other signaling pathways, such as the wnt signaling pathway, the chromatin modification machinery, and the miRNA processing cascade.
Determing in a systematic way how each ERK substrate regulates different biological processes during normal development will a) uncover novel functions of each substrate protein in a specific biological process, and b) also allow us to understand the role of phosphorylation on each substrate in both developmental disorders and oncogenesis, where the downstream ERK substrates likely are key drivers of the disease.
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|Length Overall
|27' 0''
|Dry Weight
|6,868 lbs.
|8' 6''
|Tested Weight
|3' 4'' (maximum)
|Weight Capacity
|Draft Up
|Person Capacity
|Draft Down
|Fuel Capacity
|85 gal.
|Air Draft
|Water Capacity
|20 gal.
|17 deg.
|Length on Trailer
|Max Headroom
|Height on Trailer
|Bridge Clearance
|6' 8''
|Trailer Weight
|Total Package Weight (Trailer,Boat & Engine)
|Prices, features, designs, and equipment are subject to change. Please see your local dealer or visit the builder's website for the latest information available on this boat model.
|Std. Power
|1 x 250-hp MerCruiser 5.7L
|Tested Power
|1 x 320-hp MerCruiser 6.2 MPI
|Opt. Power
1 x 250-hp MerCruiser 5.7L
1 x 260-hp MerCruiser 5.0L MPI
1 x 300-hp 350 Magnum MPI Alpha MerCruiser
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This SE offers one of the most spacious layouts.
The cabin is inviting with cherry wood trim and a U-shaped lounge forward. Just as impressive is the galley.
Maxum Surprises Once Again With Their Newest SE Model
Innovation and versatility is what the new Maxum 2600 SE is all about.
By Capt. Ron Svoboda
Test Captain
Just when I thought I've seen it all in the pocket cruiser market, Maxum introduces a towable, cruising machine with the room of a 30-footer. How did they do it? With expandable cockpit seating that comes in two configurations and impressive headroom and amenities in the cabin.
Two Aft Seating Layouts
The good times start at the stern of the boat with a choice of two distinct aft seating options. The first layout has a deep swim platform that supplies space for a jumper seat to swing in place, making a great spot for parents to keep an eye on the kids while they play in the water. Additionally, by simply converting the cockpit table and adding cushions it turns the area into a large sun pad. Just under the main seat, there is a transom trunk for storing fenders or seat cushions.
The second aft seating configuration available in the SE is a dual lounger with a centerline transom walkthrough. This layout converts from forward facing seats to tandem sun pads by simply moving the seat backs. The seat bottoms also flip-up to supply large storage compartments below, keeping the cockpit organized.
Cockpit Features
Regardless of which seating arrangement, the cockpits are the same. Complete with a wet bar, fridge, and trashcan to starboard and a comfortable chase lounge located to port. For the captain, a wide helm seat swivels 90 degrees, adding another seating choice in the cockpit. Behind the wheel, the cruiser's helm station displays analog gauges on top, accessory switches and circuit breakers below. A classy, 'Dino' tilt steering wheel completes the helm.
Below deck
The cabin is inviting with cherry wood trim and a U-shaped lounge forward. Just as impressive is the galley. This space provides a large countertop with electric cooktop and stainless steel sink. Generous cabinet space, microwave oven, and a flat panel LCD TV are above the counter, while a fridge/freezer combo and more cabinet space fills the bottom.
Keeping the family on board happy is important too, and with a spacious head compartment located to starboard you shouldn't hear any complaints. The fully-lined unit doubles as the shower stall and offers a large vanity with sink and full width mirror. That's not all. This small luxury boat even has an aft cabin for the kids or your guests. The headroom is a bit low here, but still makes for a cozy bunk.
Specs and Performance
From the bow pulpit to the molded swim platform the 2600 SE measures in at 27 feet overall. She has a beam that measures 8 feet, 6 inches wide, and tips the scales at over 6,868 pounds dry with a draft of 40 inches.
As with most boats in this class, moving through rough water can be bumpy, but when conditions are ideal, a top speed of 40.7 mph can be reached from the 320 horsepower engine option. A brisk cruise speed of 30 mph can also be obtained with the big engine turning at 4000 rpm while delivering just over 2 miles to the gallon.
Of all the pocket cruisers we've tested recently, the 2600 SE offers one of the most spacious and useful layouts. Underway, the boat was easy to drive and maneuvered well at the dock with the optional twin-propped Bravo III drive, which is definitely the only way to go with such a heavy vessel.
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|VHF Radio
|Air Cond./Heat
|Battery Charger/Converter
|Head: Fixed
|Power Steering
|Shore Power
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|Water Heater
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|Outlet: 12-Volt Acc
|Swim Ladder
|Transom Door
|Transom Shower
|Wet bar
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We've created and crafted, played outdoors and gotten soaked. Now we'll let our campers really shine! We're going to walk you through everything you need to know to host your own talent show. (Click here for a printable version.)
This activity is a great way to spend time together as a family, cool off from the summer heat for awhile, build self confidence and create some great memories!
How to Host a Great Talent Show
1. Build your stage. Every great performer needs a stage! We made ours with colorful mats and added curtains and a tension rod to separate the space. (You can also tape up streamers instead or just use any entryway as the stage door.)
2. Gather all your props. We had a bin full of musical instruments (including Melissa & Doug Beginner Band Set) and a selection of magic tricks.
3. Dress the part. Keep a nice mix of costume pieces (tutus, boas, hats, gloves, capes, etc.) backstage for outfit changes between acts.
4. Draw a crowd. Talent shows are even more fun when your friends and loved ones are there to cheer you on! Wrangle up moms, dads, neighbors and friends and invite them to see the show.
5. Designate an announcer. Have one chosen performer announce all the acts and keep the audience entertained in between.
6. Tap photographers or videographers. You will want to remember this for years to come, and campers will love watching themselves in videos.
7. Start the show! Have the kids take turns putting on acts of their own invention while the grownups kick back and watch. Remember to cheer like crazy for each brave performer!
Here are some bonus tips to help your show running smoothly with kids of all ages:
Pair buddies together. Some kids will be too shy to perform on their own, but will do marvelous in a group act. Performers can let loose a bit more knowing they are on stage with friends.
Plan some comedic relief. There is sure to be one ham in your bunch, who gets on stage and finds out he loves all the attention. Darts in and out in between performances searching for a laugh. Encourage him–he just may steal the show!
Let littles join in on the fun. Even toddlers will love "playing along" with singing or dancing performances. Bonus points to campers who allow littles on stage, they're the cutest backup dancers around.
Mother/daughter acts welcome! Or father/daughter, or aunt/nephew. . . . Encourage shy guys by joining them on stage!
This talent show was one of our highlights of the summer! Special thanks to my little campers from Maker Mama, Family Love in My City, My Tots Travel, SA Mom Blogs, Symi Goddess and Geekette Bits for making this event extra special!
Stacy Teet is the military mom–turned-supermom behind KidsStuffWorld. Her writing is chock-full of tips for enjoying parenthood, saving money, entertaining your kids and making your family's life a bit simpler. Check out her website, KidsStuffWorld.com, or follow her on Pinterest, Twitter or the KSW Facebook page.


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Community briefs: Aug. 6
Published: Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at 7:20 a.m.
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Polk County is Veterans Day Site
Otis Livingston, president of the Patriots Salute to Veterans Association, has announced that the Veterans Day National Committee has designated Polk County as a 2013 Veterans Day Regional Site.
The Veterans Day National Committee recognizes and selects those Veterans Day observances throughout the United States that are representative of fitting tributes to America's heroes. The sites selected also serve as models for other communities to follow in planning their own observances.
General Eric Shinseki, secretary of Veterans Affairs, has notified N.C. Governor Pat McCrory of Polk County's selection, and has requested that he support its Veterans Day events. Shinseki has also contacted the Department of Defense and requested their support for the county by appointing military liaison officers, if available, to coordinate assistance from the Armed Forces.
For more information on the 2013 Patriots Salute to Veterans Parade, call 828-894-0637 or 828-895-6692.
Early enrollment ends Thursday
Blue Ridge Community College is encouraging all new students for next semester to apply and register early. Students who complete their application process early, including pre-enrollment placement testing, can register early through Thursday.
After Thursday, students can participate in final registration from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 14. Fall semester begins Aug. 15.
New and expanded programs include Brewing, Fermentation, and Distillation, Alternative Transportation Technology, and Automotive Light Duty Diesel, as well as expanded offerings in collision repair, office administration, engineering and welding. Broad offerings in online classes are available including the Criminal Justice/Latent Evidence associate degree program, which is available entirely online.
A wide range of new continuing education courses in culinary and 3-D printing will also be offered in the fall. Call 828-694-1800 or 828-883-2520, email firstname.lastname@example.com for more information.
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Men's adidas Lightweight Hoodie
The adidas Lightweight Hoodie is a training hoodie with all the techy features needed to keep you comfortable, and design features to keep you looking good while you're doing your thing.
The slim fit and longer length accompany the adidas 3-stripes branding, giving it a modern, athletic look, and besides it's cool style, this training hoodie is also equipped with thumb holes and a hood with a cowl-style opening so that wind can stay blocked out.
Another great aspect of this hoodie is that it is equipped with climacool� ventilation, adidas's ingenious blend of mesh, materials, and ventilation channels so that your body gets the fresh air it needs, while heat and sweat don't stay trapped.
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The best, safest, nicest and coolish experience in this area.
The nightlife is some of the things offered by this part of the city.
The Hostel is located at Col. Juarez, better known as the 'Zona Rosa' a commercial and tourist area, 20 steps away from the metro station 'Sevilla'. Within a 5 minutes walking distance you will find restaurants, bars, shopping areas, handcraft markets, and more.
You will also find within a 5 minutes walking distance the Anthropological museum, castle and park of Chapultepec. We are 10 min. away from the downtown area. it's a VERY SAFE AREA all day long and the hostel is open 24 hours. There is no curfew!
The hostel is found in a secure and pleasant area of Mexico City. This means guests can enjoy a tranquil environment and relax. Guests can also enjoy generous hospitality, and personalized attention.
Hostel Casa Vieja has capacity to harbour 16 guests. It offers services to guests such as internet access, continental breakfast, laundry, kitchen, cable TV and more.
The terrace on the roof provide a great place for interaction with other travelers. We offer everything that you need to enjoy your stay in the city of Mexico.
Here at this hostel we want you to have a pleasant and memorable stay, so come and stay with us.
We appreciate the importance of clean facilities therefore we'll be cleaning all day long, making sure everything is spotless.
Free coffee and tea all day.
Dirty clothes let us wash for you.
Our friendly staff can provide you with free maps and any tourist info you might need.
Give us the opportunity to serve you and you may win!
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Featuring RAC and E-603, they are pretty famous and will put on a super fun dance party, come see them!
Check out the event pages on Facebook and Last.fm.
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1.) Comment on this blog post, including your name and email.
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3.) Come to Raze the Roof and enter the raffle there.
See you Monday night!
Unfortunately missed Raze the Roof! Would be awesome to go to BOMB Fest though!


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Xbox Live headlines
What is Xbox One S? All your questions about Microsoft's slim new console answered
Everything you need to know to understand what in the heck is going on in the Xbox family.
You now have to sign into Xbox Live every five years, or risk losing your Gamertag
Microsoft has changed some parts of its account service agreement, requiring Xbox users to sign in every five years or potentially lose their Gamertag.
Microsoft re-imagines Halo, Forza, and Crackdown as Pokemon Go clones
Would you play Halo Go?
Microsoft E3 2015: Halo 5: Guardians, Rise of the Tomb Raider, Forza 6 - watch here
Microsoft is hosting its E3 2015 press conference today, and you can watch every announcement right here alongside of us for the full 90 minutes.
Battlefield Hardline: Rescue and Crosshair are early standout multiplayer modes
Two new competitive modes create real tension and drama in Battlefield Hardline, says Matt Martin.
Cross-Buy detailed for Windows 10 and Xbox One; Elite: Dangerous coming to Xbox One
During Xbox boss Phil Spencer's session at GDC 2015 today, it was announced Elite: Dangerous would release on Xbox One. Spencer also outlined cross-buy functionality across Windows 10 and Xbox One.
Xbox One wins December, price returns to $349
Xbox One has a record breaking holiday period. To celebrate, Microsoft is keeping the price low.
Halo 5 beta install is over 10GB
The install size for Halo 5 beta has been shown on the Xbox store.
Xbox Live social features taken down by DDOS attack - report
Xbox Live is apparently on its knees before the malicious activity of a group of DDOS fans, although from here it seems to be working perfectly.
Halo 4 leads Xbox 360 Ultimate Games Sale - day two
Microsoft has detailed the daily deals in its ongoing Xbox 360 Ultimate Games Sale.
Xbox Live Gold versus PS Plus: which is the best value?
Last generation, Xbox Live and PlayStation Plus were really different offerings, but with the advent of the Xbox One and PS4 the two services have become less differentiated. Which now offers better value for money? We run down the facts to help you make up your own mind.
EA issues "technical error" statement on paid UFC & FIFA 14 demos
EA Sports UFC can be sampled in demo form on Xbox One, but as one reader has pointed out, the demo comes with a price tag on the Australian store.
Forza Horizon 2's Kinect feature is an AI assistant called ANNA
Forza Horizon 2 developer Playground Games didn't really discuss the racer's Kinect features at E3 2014 last month, but we now know that it'll include a Kinect-enabled personal assistant called ANNA.
Halo 5: Guardians - how Master Chief's world got its hooks into a Sony fan
Halo 5: Guardians is coming in 2015, and although VG247's Dave Cook doesn't consider himself a fan of the series, he's growing keen on the Xbox One shooter.
The best games on Xbox One
Xbox One launched in November 2013 and since then the format has been bolstered with several new releases. Join us as we run down the best games on Microsoft's new-gen format, and add to the list as other notable games release.
Is it worth waiting for Titanfall Expedition on Xbox 360?
Titanfall: Expedition is already out on Xbox One, but it's no secret that Xbox 360 still has more players. Dave Cook dives into the Xbox One version, records some gameplay videos and decides whether or not it's worth waiting for on last-gen.
Why you need to play Dark Souls when it goes free in June
Dark Souls fanboy Dave Cook reckons you have absolutely no excuse not to check out From Software's RPG when it goes free on Xbox Live in June. Seriously, it'd be foolish not to.
Xbox TV: Microsoft reveals full list of planned shows, Gears of War & Fable series teased
Xbox One and 360 users will witness first-hand the fruit of Microsoft's TV labour this year, with a slate of Xbox Originals starting in June. Press invited to a special event were even shown a sizzle reel that suggests a Gears of War and Fable series are also on the cards.
Titanfall Xbox 360 won't come to Xbox Live Games on Demand, says EA
Titanfall launched on Xbox 360 as a boxed release this week, and publisher EA has said it won't come as a digital download on Microsoft's Games on Demand service.
Phil Spencer's GDC chat spans PC, VR, ID@Xbox, paid-Alphas, Xbox One debug
During GDC, Microsoft Studios head Phil Spencer touched upon a myriad of Xbox One topics such as paid-Alphas, retail to dev kit conversion, the potential of VR, and a renewed "commitment" to PC gaming.
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Xbox snaps up interactive streaming tech, name drops Minecraft, Sea of Thieves
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Microsoft re-imagines Halo, Forza, and Crackdown as Pokemon Go clones
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Did 6 yesterday. Thought I could beat the rain.....ran the last 3 wet, was still a good run despite the wind and rain. Snowboarded today thanks to all the new snow last night!!!
Ran a nice easy 2.7 miles with my dog after dusk. Perfect temperature!
Only did 3 today, was supposed to do 4 but was short of breath, alergies really bothering me today.
ran 4 miles, biked 2....I sucked wind on the run, but hey, I did it!
Ran 3.5 - 4 miles yesterday, it was tough, the wind here is unreal, I felt like I was running in molasses at times.
Ran 2.75 yesterday last half mile was tough. I am just starting week7 of C25k.
"The long run is what puts the tiger in the cat"
13.1 miles--The Baylor Bearathon.......ran with my daughter, matching outfilts and everything.....it was great
Ran the "Run Away With Cirque Du Soleil" 5K with a bunch of friends. Had a great time!
Ran 2 miles in nice 80 degree weather.
I got to run on Monday and will again Wednesday
Ran 3 today despite my allergies.
I ran 3 miles today
I ran 3 walked 1 biked 7.5.It was fun.
I ran 3 on Sun. and 3 on Wed.
"The long run is what puts the tiger in the cat"
I've started my off road trail running yesterday. Running at a local ski hill on their cross country ski trails and their single track snowshoe trails.
5k - 24:26
5k Trail - 24:57
5 Mile - 39:52
10k - 51:19
10k Trail - 53:15
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SAN FRANCISCO -- Tweet this: Investors have high expectations for ads on Twitter, which will issue its first quarterly earnings report on Wednesday after a successful Wall Street debut in November.
The popular micro-blogging service is much smaller than Facebook -- in both users and revenue -- but analysts say Twitter is quickly emerging as a potential rival to the larger social network, especially in the booming business of mobile online advertising.
Analysts surveyed by Thomson Reuters are expecting Twitter to report a loss of 40 cents a share for the quarter that ended Dec. 31, or a loss of two cents a share after excluding one-time charges, on revenues of $218 million. They're also hoping CEO Dick Costolo will give some insight into the company's plans for 2014, when the company discusses its performance after the stock market closes Wednesday.
An earnings loss isn't surprising, since young companies traditionally spend heavily on expanding their infrastructure and granting stock options to new employees. Wall Street is much more focused on Twitter's revenue, which is fueled primarily from sales of mobile ads and is expected to nearly double from the $112 million Twitter reported for the same period a year earlier.
The company has introduced new features for users in recent months, as well as new programs designed to help advertisers reach targeted audiences and to demonstrate the effectiveness of Twitter ads. One new program, for example, lets online retailers track whether customers made a purchase after seeing an ad on Twitter.
Twitter's stock has soared more than 150 percent from its initial public offering price of $26 on Nov. 7, when the company raised $1.8 billion in the tech industry's most closely watched IPO since Facebook's rocky debut in 2012. Shares closed Tuesday at $66.32.
And while Twitter's user base may not be growing as fast as in the early years after the company started in 2006, analysts were expecting Twitter to report an increase from the 230 million monthly active users reported last fall.
Twitter's first earnings report will undoubtedly draw comparisons to Facebook, and that's a high bar considering the larger company issued a blockbuster report last week, based on its success in building a mobile ad business.
But unlike Facebook, which had virtually no mobile revenue when it went public in 2012, analysts say Twitter may be starting in a stronger position because it makes most of its money from selling sponsored messages, or "promoted tweets," that appear on users' smartphones and tablets.
"In a world that is rapidly transitioning to mobile platforms for the majority of everyday computing needs, Twitter already gets most of its revenue and users on a mobile basis," analyst Ben Schachter of Macquarie Research said in a recent report to investors.
Like its much larger rivals, Facebook and Google, Twitter appeals to advertisers by promising to deliver relevant messages to specific groups of users, based on their interests and online activities. Twitter users frequently post messages on all kinds of topics, which means advertisers can target individuals who use certain "key words" or similar terms.
Users also follow other Twitter members who are celebrities or experts in various fields. And Twitter has aggressively sought deals with TV advertisers, targeting users who tweet about their favorite programs.
"Twitter is inherently well-positioned for targeted advertisers," Wedge Partners analyst Martin Pyykkonen said.
Twitter may draw another advantage from Facebook's performance: Pyykkonen said in a research note Tuesday that the younger company should benefit because advertisers now have more confidence in social media and mobile advertising than they had when Facebook went public in 2012.
Still, some analysts -- including Schachter -- believe Twitter's stock is overpriced for its current performance. "While we are quite bullish" on Twitter's long-term potential, he warned, it may take time for the company to meet expectations.
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Dale O'Shields is the founding and Senior Pastor of Church of the Redeemer, a multi-cultural church that operates four campuses in Maryland, just north of the greater Washington, DC area.
Dale O'Shields is known for his relevant teaching style focused on practical application in people's lives. His messages are regularly broadcast on radio and television. He is also the author of several books, devotionals and group study guides.
Dale O'Shields is a frequent conference speaker with a passion for leadership development and church growth. He has served as the Senior Pastor of a thriving local church for over 25 years. His heart to equip and encourage pastors and church leaders has led him to be a key founder of United Pastors Network.Dale O'Shields has been involved in pastoral ministry since 1978, serving previously as Director of Campus Ministries and as an adjunct instructor at Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA. He and his wife Terry have two married daughters and six grandchildren.


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Definition of cuticle in English:
- The waxy cuticle of this plant epidermis is there to help keep the plant from drying out.
- In fruit flies, epidermal cells secrete the cuticle, a protective covering for the organism.
- More than 100 mean values for water permeabilities determined with isolated leaf and fruit cuticles from 61 plant species are compiled and discussed in relation to plant organ, natural habitat and morphology.
- Most concretions do not split at the rock/cuticle interface but rather split along internal laminations in the cuticle.
- The chitinous cuticle that covers the infundibulum extends into and covers the inner surface of the acetabulum.
- When the claw flexor relaxes and/or when the tarsus is pushed away from the body, the arolium is folded back and detaches from the surface by elastic recoil of the cuticle.
- Hair care products are designed in different ways to interact with the cuticle of the hair, which is the outer layer.
- But don't do this everyday because it could damage the hair cuticle.
- After 20 minutes under a heat lamp, the concoction causes hair cuticles to close, making tresses soft and shiny, says Kim Vo, co-owner of B2V salon in West Hollywood.
- Creams soften the nails and feet, toenails are trimmed and an oscillating machine tidies up the cuticles and removes dead or hard skin.
- In addition, the cuticle of the fingernails often gets very ragged, overgrown, and irregular.
- The company, based in Marina Del Rey, Calif., makes Voter Control Ink, a dye that stains fingernails and cuticles for up to 48 hours and helps to prevent voter fraud.
- Example sentences
- On the ventral side of each segment are denticle belts and other cuticular structures characteristic of each segment.
- An efferent cuticular tubule, or duct, leads out of the end of the vesicle towards the center of the secretory lobe.
- Pupae were more susceptible than larvae and the activity of the toxin might have been through cuticular absorption.
Late 15th century (denoting a membrane of the body): from Latin cuticula, diminutive of cutis 'skin'.
hide from Old English:
The hide meaning 'the skin of an animal' goes back far in prehistory to a root that also developed into Latin cutis 'skin' (the source of cuticle (Late Middle English)). A person who is hidebound (mid 16th century) is unable or unwilling to change because of tradition or convention. The word originally referred to physical condition, first of cattle who were so badly fed or so sick that their skin clung close to their back and ribs, and then of emaciated people. The hide meaning 'to put or keep out of sight' is also Old English but unrelated. See also bushel. Someone who is on a hiding to nothing is unlikely to succeed, or at least unlikely to gain much advantage if they do. The term apparently arose in the world of horse racing, when a trainer, owner, or jockey was expected to win easily and so could gain no credit from success but would be disgraced by failure. The word is the same as that in a good hiding, and means 'a beating'—the idea is one of beating the hide or skin off someone. See also hundred
Words that rhyme with cuticlepharmaceutical, therapeutical
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It didn't take long for the Warriors to shake off any lingering rust from their two-week winter break.
In fact, it was hard to believe Whittell even took the holidays off.
The Warriors exploded back into the basketball scene with resounding back-to-back wins over Smith Valley High School at home Friday. The girls notched a commanding 51-26 win, and the boys cleaned up game two with a 67-34 win.
What vacation?
The wins were a nice welcome back present for athletic director Kathy Bluethman, who made her first appearance since returning from breast cancer treatment in Texas.
"Seeing her definitely pumped up the girls because normally after a two-week layoff you don't come out and score 50 points," girls coach Tom Esposito said. "But they got pretty fired up when she came out."
Ladies first
Four players down and two weeks of vacation usually doesn't lend itself to a positive blowout, but the lady Warriors proved otherwise Friday.
It was their defense that gave them the edge they needed
"Our defense really held it down. It was just well organized," Esposito said. "That was the key because we got a lot of fast breaks off our defense."
Jenny Shepack was the definition of fast breaks off defense. She capitalized on the Warriors' defensive shutdown as she scratched out 10 points.
"This is her second game in double figures, and she achieved probably six of those points of her defensive steals," Esposito said.
The Warriors' defense built them a 51-point offense, which can only be summed up in two words - Harris sisters.
Amanda Harris and Emily Harris were all over the court. Amanda with her 32 points, while Emily was the wheels behind it all, anticipating her sister's every move.
"She ran the offense the whole time," Esposito said. "She did a great job of getting everyone organized. We definitely needed a general out there and she's our girl."
The girls improved to 6-4 overall, and will play Westwood at home today at 1 p.m.
Boys keep building
Just a month into preseason, and the boys are already humming like a finely-tuned machine. As cliche as it sounds, they utterly won their Smith Valley game as a team.
"Coach Phil made a huge point at the beginning of the season that no player is bigger than anyone on this team," senior captain Austin Neil said. "Everyone is equal, even a player who doesn't get much playing time."
"We know that he'll be needed at some point. Everyone is important," co-captain Garrett Bronken said.
Everyone on the boys team played their part Friday to put together a 67-34 win.
Mark Waite shutdown Smith Valley on defense.
"He's 5-foot-10, but he played back there like he's 6-foot-3," coach Phil Bryant said.
Not always a glamorous position, but Waite quietly plugged away at the backcourt and set his team up for the win.
"He works his butt off on the little things, the little things that matter, and without that we wouldn't be where we are or winning as much as we are," Neil said of Waite.
Rodney Aguirre-Rodgriguez played his best game yet. He matched Waite rebound for rebound and recorded 10 points.
"Part of what makes a good team is accepting your role, no matter what that role might be," Bryant said. "We know that we're not the most talented team around, but we're trying to maximize the talents of our players and there's the big difference. We don't go on the court thinking we're the best team here, but we go on thinking we can compete with anybody."
Of course, Neil and Bronken played their role on the offense to a tee. The two hammered away at the hoop without getting discouraged as the Warriors got off to a slow start.
"We haven't played in so long, and in the first quarter our shots just weren't falling, so I expected it to be a little closer," Bronken said. "But I was proud of us because we played pretty hard."
It took exactly one quarter to warm up. The boys hit their stride in the second quarter, pushing out of reach by halftime, which they entered with a 32-14 lead.
"Sometimes we come out slow, but our coach always finds a way to get us back," Austin Neil said.
"Once he got us to relax in the second quarter that's when our shots started falling," Bronken said. " We were just too jittery in the first quarter.
Once the Warriors started playing their type of ball, the game was all over. The win, however was just a side note to some pretty good moments of basketball. Sure there were moments of sloppy too, but overall, Bryant was pleased.
"We never go out and say we have to win this game," Bryant said. "What we really do is try to make what happens in the game, like a win, be the product of what we do. You can come in and play a great game and lose and then there's no success. What we're looking to do is get better every time we go out."
Winning may be just the byproduct, but 8-1 overall isn't a bad way to start a new chapter in the Whittell basketball book.
"There were people in the stands who used to go here, and they said this is the first time Whittell has looked like this in 10 years or more," Bronken said.
And Bronken and the rest of the senior can't think of a better way to end their high school careers.
"This is basically a dream come true to be able to end our senior year with this coach and this team and these players," Neil said. "We've kind of shown people that we're starting out as a winning team and we don't want that to stop."
The boys will face Bryant's former school, Westwood, and the winning legacy he built there, today at Whittell at 2:30 p.m.


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Industrial group to host meeting
Published: Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 11:08 a.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 11:08 a.m.
The Bayou Industrial Group will meet a week early because of Mardi Gras.
The meeting is now set for noon Feb. 4 at the Bayou Country Club, 900 Country Club Blvd., in Thibodaux.
Guest speakers are members of the Bayou Region Legislative Delegation who will preview the 2013 legislative session.
The reservation deadline is Jan. 31. Call 580-3901.
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Words of Thanks: Jan. 24
Published: Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 4:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 11:54 a.m.
We wish to say thanks to all those churches and individuals who made it possible to give out 2,159 Bibles in the Henderson County Detention Center, plus Bibles and New Testaments to other jails, prisons and ministries.
Thank you for hosting the Bible Toolbox Project for the donation of used Bibles. Thanks to two churches that have kept us in specialty Bibles, such as large print and Spanish. Thanks to the wonderful group that have kept us in Spanish Pocket Testaments.
Thanks to an individual that looks for Bibles for us in yard sales, and individuals who have purchased a couple cases of Bibles and New Testaments. There really are some wonderful people in this town.
Blue Ridge Prison and Jail Ministries
The Rev. John A. Andrews
Last week, I was completing an appointment at my veterinarian office, Pisgah Pet Care with Dr. Julie McCormick. At the end of the day, she received a call from a local woman who had seen an owl struck by a car. She had gotten the bird secured in a canvas bag and wanted to have it examined for injury.
Dr. McCormick had her bring in the animal immediately. Dr. Julie checked the owl and determined that it was not injured and could be returned to the wild. The beautiful bird had been briefly stunned by the impact with the car.
It was so touching to observe this encounter and is just one example of why Dr. Julie McCormick is my vet. She is compassionate and passionate about the care of animals ... tame and wild! Also, many thanks to the brave lady who brought in the owl!
Susan Popiel
Pisgah Forest
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- May 8:
- NFL draft: 49ers draft safety Jimmie Ward
- NFL draft: Johnny Manziel falls to Cleveland Browns at 22nd overall pick
- Thompson: Raiders might've hit jackpot with Khalil Mack
- Raiders' NFL draft: The Khalil Mack File
- NFL draft: Raiders take linebacker Khalil Mack at No. 5
- NFL draft: Jadeveon Clowney taken No. 1 by Houston Texans
- NFL draft: 49ers' Harbaugh eyeing Aldon Smith replacement?
- Kawakami: Raiders, 49ers good bets to choose wide receivers in first round
- NFL draft prospects for Bay Area players
- May 7:
- Purdy: 49ers must avoid 'knucklehead factor' in draft
- Kawakami: Can Raiders avoid NFL draft wackiness?
- NFL draft: 49ers size up the cornerback, receiver market
- NFL draft: Breaking down the Raiders' biggest needs
- NFL draft: Bay Area draft prospects
- NFL draft: Receiver Davante Adams from Palo Alto a potential first-rounder
- Raiders' NFL draft: Steve Corkran's five they could pick
- Raiders' NFL draft: Jerry McDonald's five they could pick
- NFL draft: San Jose State QB David Fales a likely late-round pick
- NFL draft: Silicon Valley company breaks athlete's physical potential down to a science
ALAMEDA -- Is this finally the end of the Raiders' first-round curse? No more fiascos? Really?
Maybe Buffalo linebacker Khalil Mack is the hex-ender, maybe he's everything the Raiders have wanted and needed for almost two decades -- and almost never got out of their first-round picks.
Mack, the Raiders' pick in the NFL draft Thursday, should be better than Rolando McClain or Robert Gallery, more focused than JaMarcus Russell, and healthier than Darren McFadden.
Mack should be more productive than Fabian Washington, Michael Huff or Darrius Heyward-Bey, and more instantly important than Sebastian Janikowski or Nnamdi Asomugha.
Mack should be the Raiders' best first-round pick since Charles Woodson in 1998, and my oh my, that is a very long time.
If you watched coach Dennis Allen beam and giggle minutes after the Raiders landed Mack with the fifth overall pick, you sure got a sense of how long ago it really was.
Allen didn't just look pleased that Mack fell out of the top four, after he was at times projected to go in the top three.
Allen looked relieved, relaxed, overjoyed and possibly set free.
Meanwhile, general manager Reggie McKenzie looked antsy and exhausted, but I think that's just how he gets during the draft. Or maybe hoping and waiting for Mack to get to them took a little toll.
"When we started this process, we were totally clear that we wanted to add some impact players to our football team," Allen said.
"This is an impact player. This guy will have an impact on our football team for the 2014 season, there's no question about that."
So, Reggie, if you had the first overall pick, would you still have taken Mack?
"I didn't have the first pick," the Raiders general manager said in a singsong voice.
"We liked Khalil. We liked him a lot."
Other teams -- the teams that have won over the past 11 seasons, while the Raiders have not -- have built themselves up using first-round picks as their foundations.
Not the Raiders.
They've either traded away their pick (in 2011 and 2012), been unlucky enough to watch the better players go ahead of them, watched good talents fade once they put on the Silver & Black, or simply whiffed the pick.
We'll still have to see how Mack performs -- remember, McClain was a highly acclaimed pick in 2010, and now he's out of the league.
But if Mack is who McKenzie and Allen think he is ... or even half of how they described him on Thursday ... he should be one of the Raiders' best players the first time he suits up.
The Raiders signed a slew of older veteran free agents a few months ago, just to hold things together in 2014.
The way to get this team to the same level as Kansas City or Denver or above, though, is to reload with true young stars, and Mack seems to fit that profile exactly.
A young star. A game-changing pass rusher who could keep sacking quarterbacks for a decade.
Someone who grades out "A-1" off the field, according to McKenzie.
When's the last time the Raiders had a blue-chipper like that? Usually, they're getting beat by those guys.
"Absolutely, I saw a lot of similarities between him and Von Miller," Allen said of the star Denver linebacker that he coached as a rookie in 2011.
"And the thing that really was attractive about Khalil Mack was the fact that he understands how to rush the passer. And he understands how to rush the passer with power."
After this, the Raiders can turn their attention to landing more and more playmakers.
Maybe they get a receiver, they definitely need a quarterback of the future -- really, they could use young talent at every position.
But it had to start with some good luck, and that came when Jacksonville surprised everybody by selecting quarterback Blake Bortles with the third pick.
That guaranteed that the Raiders would get either Mack or receiver Sammy Watkins.
I think they liked Mack better than anybody except No. 1 overall pick Jadeveon Clowney, and now we will see if the Raiders' faith is well placed.
"He's a real man," Allen said of Mack. "He's a football-first guy, and he's got tremendous work ethic, and he's a team player.
"Those are all things we look for in adding to our football team."
It's easy to say that now, with Mack in the fold. Actually, it was easy to say and see that all these previous years, when there was nobody like Mack on this team.
There is now, at least one. That's a start.
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Sunday, 5th August, 2012, 08:56 PM #1
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How much should 5e aim at balance?
I've heard a lot of talk on these boards about ways to "balance" 5e. Having thought about it, I'm beginning to wonder what is meant by the word "balance". Some people seem to think that balance means that every class should have exactly the same damage output in combat (e.g. If a wizard of a certain level can do a 10d6 fireball, then a fighter must also be able to do a 10d6 martial attack). Others seem to suggest that balance means ever class should be completely equal in all situations (not just combat). No matter what happens it seems that there are always complaints about balance (witness the countless revisions and errata regardless of edition).
I'm beginning to think that a perfectly balanced game is an untenable holy grail. Rather than try to aim at absolute balance, I think that 5e should just try to make an exciting game that captures the feel of D&D without worrying if certain options are slightly overpowered or underpowered. Please don't get me wrong, I don't want to see options that vastly inferior to the rest or extremely overpowered spells or feats. I'm simply saying that I'm more concerned that the game captures the fun and feel D&D than I am with precise mathematical balance in every single area of the game.
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Sunday, 5th August, 2012, 09:04 PM #2
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I think if you aim for depth, fun, and believability you tend to fall into balance by accident.
Sadly, the reverse is not true.
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Sunday, 5th August, 2012, 09:08 PM #3
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I want all classes to shine in all of their 3 pillars of the game. That doesn't require them to do exactly the same, but they should have meaningful contribution in every area of the game.
I would like to see the idea of "roles" maintained and supported in all areas of play, without necessarily requiring classes to be straitjacketed to them - just certain design features build with a certain distinct role in mind, and selecting them becoming stronger at that role (without gaining for other roles).
Part of that balance model is "niche protection". If a Rogue is stealthy, then only other classes that have "stealthy" as their niche should compete. A Wizard, for example, does not have the niche "stealthy" - so he should not be able to outperform stealthy classes. He may be able to augment them (for example, if he has a "support" role), maybe he even can, temporarily get a very limited ability to also be "stealthy" - but the "stealthy niche" character should always be better then him. Yes, that means Invisibliity must be inherently inferior to having a decent Stealth - and if that requires something like "Hide In Plain Sight" as a class feature, that's okay with me, and if it's not with everyone else, then Invisibility is unfortunately no longer on anyone's spell list, except stealthy spellcasting classes.
If the Fighter doesn't have the niche "area control", he doesn't need that 10d6 Fireball. But when his role is "melee damage", then his damage better is sufficient that it's not rendered moot by 10d6 Fireballs. If his niche is "melee range control" (aka Defense), then he better have abilities that serve this purpose and help him there and not allow the "area control" to make his shtick superfluous.
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Anything better than 3E's atrocious level of balance would be a good start. Editions prior to 4E, and 3E in particular, are some of the least-balanced games of all time. Acknowledging that problem and being willing to make significant change to the game's traditions to correct that balance is important. Talking about the impossibility of "perfect" balance or the best definition of balance is missing the point when discussing a game that has historically been utterly broken regarding any possible definition of balance.
Basically, if the game revolves around a certain class or group of classes, and everything else is secondary and trivial in comparison no matter what the circumstance, then there is a big problem with the game. Every class should be able to have an equal amount of influence on the pacing and strategy of an adventure and the overall effectiveness of the party. Every player should be on an equal footing with every other player. The details of that will likely be in flux, but that is the most important goal to start with.
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Perfection is always unattainable. This is hardly news to anyone, I should think. However, striving towards perfection can be a very useful and effective strategy.I'm beginning to think that a perfectly balanced game is an untenable holy grail. Rather than try to aim at absolute balance, I think that 5e should just try to make an exciting game that captures the feel of D&D without worrying if certain options are slightly overpowered or underpowered. Please don't get me wrong, I don't want to see options that vastly inferior to the rest or extremely overpowered spells or feats. I'm simply saying that I'm more concerned that the game captures the fun and feel D&D than I am with precise mathematical balance in every single area of the game.
Your thoughts?
I'm concerned about fun too... and that's why I desire balance.
It's not fun, for me, to be the player playing the class that's supposed to be the toughest combatant when another player's class gets a class feature that's tougher than your entire class.
It's not fun, for me, to be the player playing the class that's best at dealing damage when other classes can bypass the HP system entirely, making your efforts meaningless.
It's not fun, for me, to be the player playing the class that trades a very minor marginal advantage in one pillar for being miles behind in the other two, especially when no other class seems to make anywhere near as dramatic a trade-off.
These are balance issues. They can be fixed.
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Sunday, 5th August, 2012, 10:58 PM #6
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Balance is damn important, and absolutely will not happen by fortuitous accident.
There really is no good excuse for a game to be released in this day and age that is not balanced except for sheer developer incompetence. Excusing bad balance is just that: making excuses for obvious problems.
In any case, balance has always been made into a scapegoat in complaints about the direction of D&D. I am honestly convinced that the majority of the people who complain that balance is bad are either complaining about other, completely unrelated issues they have with a game, or are hopelessly stuck in a singular mindset of how the game must be.
For example, it is perfectly fair to criticize 4E for having classes that are insufficiently differentiated. In of itself, that is a completely independent concern from the desire for balance.
Sunday, 5th August, 2012, 11:04 PM #7
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Balancing a game is a process. A long, difficult process that even the best in the field can fail at. Ignoring it outright leads to things that simply don't come close to what I would call balance. Getting balance by accident is the game design equivalent of winning the lottery.
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In 3.5 Dragonlance I played a Cleric/Knight of the Crown/Sword/Rose who in a single combat had one role: either fighter or healer. Trying to do both in a single fight was a waste of resources. Typically the character needed multiple rounds of spell-up to get up to the level of a fighter.
My character above had a lot of flexibility, but lacked slightly in the raw strength of the parties Fighter. As a direct-damage spellcaster, he was outdone by the Wizard. As a healer, he was outdone by the parties pure cleric. What he gained was the ability to be a buff-bot, healer, direct damage spellcaster or a awesome fighter - but not at the same time.
Regarding your example about invisibility, it doesn't help so much to be invisible if you can't sneak as well and at really high levels in 3.5 monsters have 30+ in spot and have no problems noticing invisible characters. They won't see the Rogue with 40-50 in hiding/move silently though.
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Balance is extremely important. When I make my own homebrew games I balance things. When I buy a game off the shelf I do not balance things and the idea that I should is pretty insulting to me as a customer.
If you want me to buy the game you cannot have options thrown into the rules with no regard to whether they are fair, fun, or usable. I can make that at home all by myself.
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I would be okay with 1e levels of balance. I'd appreciate more balance, for sure, but I want them to focus on fun. All too often, it seems, the two are confused.