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Wooo this is exciting. Day 1 has gone really well.
Lunch- 2 eggs scrambled in butter with smoked bacon, tomatoes, onion and spinach. 1 cup of coffee with coconut milk
Snack: Handful of roasted cashews and almonds
Dinner: Empire roast chicken (whole chicken marinated in lemon juice, tomato puree, garlic, ginger, turmeric, coriander, garam masala, cumin)
Roasted beetroot
Evening snack: Banana + bowl of homemade bone broth
Supplements: 5,000 iu Vitamin
1 tablespoon Cod Liver Oil
I keep a diary with everything I eat, exercise I do, sleep, skin quality, sunlight, amount of water, etc written down as a record. I also write down thought and feelings which i find really useful. I like to write on here as well though, as it's great to have interaction with other people, so please drop me a comment if you're also doing the whole 30 or just to say hi!
If I can help it I want to cut the nuts down (even though it was only a handful I didn't feel too great after eating them) I find it quite hard to find easy things to snack on though. I also wish that we had other fruit in the house other than bananas as I felt really peckish in the evening. I've come home from university for a couple of days as I have an appointment with my kinesiologist so i'm having to choose my food from what my mum has bought but once i'm back at uni it's a lot easier.
It a really strange observation but my forehead look swollen. I know you're probably thinking ??? but I had it on holiday during the summer. I put it down to the heat but I wasn't being strict with my diet whilst on holiday (no gluten but plenty of dairy and nuts during the day) so I think it may be an omega 6 rise in my body. or a dairy overload. So i'm obviously eager to see that go away. I've doubled my dose from 1 teaspoon of fish oil to 1 tablespoon until my skin improves and this wierd forehead bloating goes.
Looking forward to tomorrow! I've got my kinesiologist appointment in the morning and then may do a little shopping. I need to hand my CV into the local shops as i'm looking for a job during the christmas holidays. Then in the afternoon i'm visiting my old secondary school to talk to the current fine art class to show them my portfolio for my university interview. I'll probs have scrambled eggs again in the morning as they were good, then lunch when I come back from the shops and dinner in the evening. I might treat myself to a black americano at Costa coffee (and i'll put my own coconut milk in it) as i'll have a bit of wait.
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Cam Newton's miraculous year at Auburn is in the books and now his replacement must take over a team that will be defending their National Championship.
Newton's successor is Barry Trotter, a junior that has 64 career passing yardsand who is completely different from Newton. He's not as mobile, although that might just be impossible, and he doesn't have as strong of an arm.
Newton also had the "IT" factor going for him; he built buzz after every single game en route to a Heisman trophy and a National Championship. Now it's Trotter's turn.
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The Rascals, Rainbow and Rockies preschool programs are honored to bring together the greater community for the Nate Soules Memorial 4.2 mile Fun Run and Kids Carnival. Rainbow Preschool is a non-profit preschool that has been in existence since 1971. We offer a wonderful full time, year round program in beautiful San Juan Mountains. Rascals is our toddler program and Rockies offers after-school and summer activities. Get outside and get some exercise and support a great cause. On Saturday, June 15 at 9 a.m., run, walk, bike or push a baby jogger for the 4.2 mile fun run in honor of beloved father, husband and friend Nate Soules. The course starts at the softball fields in Lawson Hill, follows the bike path to town and ends at Elks Park. Parents can run while their child bikes in the parent/child biking division. A kid's fair will follow the race at Elks Park with lots of fun activities from 10 am to noon including a magic show, bouncy house, face painting and more... Race entry is $30 per person per person prior to June 9th or $35 after. The parent/child biking division is $40 per team prior to June 9th or $45 after. Registration fee for parent/child division includes entry fee to kid's carnival for participating children. Register online at active.com. Participants may also register the morning of the race at 8:15 a.m. at the Lawson Hill softball fields. Entry fee to the kid's carnival is $5 per child. All monies raised support scholarships for the three programs, including a scholarship for Ben Soules, Nate's son. Prizes will be awarded for the first male, first female, first parent/child biking duo and first baby jogger finisher. No aid stations will be available along the race route so participants are encouraged to bring their own water. A shuttle will be provided to transport runners from Elks Park back to Lawson Hill. Rascals, Rainbow, and Rockies offers quality and affordable childcare for children ranging in age from 1 year to 7 years old. Rascals provides a solid learning foundation for toddlers, ages 1 -3 years old; Rainbow offers a preschool program for children 3-5 years old and Rockies serves as an afterschool/summer camp program for kids 5-7 years old. For more information, contact Rainbow Preschool at 970-728-3820 or email email@example.com
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Philips HeartStart Home Defibrilllator
Sudden cardiac arrest causes around 250,000 deaths each year in America. Statistics show that 70 percent of these happen in the home with someone else present. Given that a patient's chance of survival decreases by about 10 percent for each minute that passes after an arrest, the home defibrillator makes sense - especially for those in a high-risk category.
Philips designed the HeartStart Home Defibrillator specifically for ease of use in the home, basing the device on the more than 100,000 Philips automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in use on airlines, in airports, and throughout workplaces and around the world.
The unit includes calm voice instructions and CPR coaching synchronised with the speed of the responder's actions and regular self-tests of multiple system components make the HeartStart virtually maintenance free.
The HeartStart Home Defibrillator including owner's manual and instructional video is currently available via prescription in the US for US$2,295.


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With the holiday yesterday, I figured that today would be either Happy or Terrible. I sure didn't expect this snoozer.
Even though the U.S. economic data was lousy today, the metals seem stuck in neutral. Oh well. Actually, it's kind of nice, for once. A nice, bland and boring day…so far. However, I'll be watching for that same, evil Globex algo to rear it's ugly head at around 1:00 EST. Let's see if gold then drifts lower into the close and loses another $6-8 between 1:30 and 4:00.
Here are some charts as you start your week. First up, here are the hourly finviz charts. Note that since the miserable, contrived beatdown of 1/3-1/4, both metals have moved up nicely, contained within broad, upward-sloping channels.
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-MAN ONLY MOVE- A "stegosaurus" is a type of dick move, much like the batwing or the brain. To successfully do the stegosaurus, you must hair gel your pubic hairs into a mohawk. After drying, lie on your back (fully naked), and get a full on erection. In this postiion, with the mohawked pubes and boner in an upside-down postion, your cock+balls will look like a roughly detailed dinosaur
Jimmy wanted to show his friends the stegosaurus, but he didn't have any hair gel.
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A lewd act in which, while a man is having vaginal sex with a woman from behind (doggy-style), he inserts the wrong end of a spiked dildo into her anus, so that it sticks up like the tail of the dinosaur from whom it takes its name.
I hear Sam gave Kate a Stegosaurus.
by Phunkspace March 03, 2005
A level of inebriation that induces uncontrollable herbivorism; driving you to consume the first plant you see.
Additional consumption of alcohol past this point may move the drunk individual into a pica state, where they will consume inorganic substances such as dirt and coins.
Additional consumption of alcohol past this point may move the drunk individual into a pica state, where they will consume inorganic substances such as dirt and coins.
He was so wasted he went stegosaurus on the garden. Gave those plants the fixins.
by Fabulous Hank February 10, 2011
A kilsyth slang word for someone who has lots romantic relationships in a short period of time, usually referring to a girl. It originally was used say that the person in question is like the dinosaur, but no one really remembers how it relates to the prehistoric monster.
Christie is such a stegosaurus, that's her third relationship this year.
by ItsTenThrity April 29, 2011
When someone has a row of penises down ones back like the spikes on a stegosaurus.
Seth: "Hey Brian, whats your favorite type of dinosaur?"
Brian: "Duh, a Stegosaurus! Takes one to know one!"
Brian: "Duh, a Stegosaurus! Takes one to know one!"
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Any and all beers
Any and all beers
Hey Dan, I'm going to the liqour store want me to pick up some stegos?
Yeah Kev, why don't you get some stegosauruses for tonight.
Yeah Kev, why don't you get some stegosauruses for tonight.
by nigel May 06, 2004
The box that contains traffic lights, because of the resemblance of the shields for each traffic light to the plates on a stegosaurus' spine.
If you're in a hurry, use the highway, 'cos you'll have a stegosaurus at every block if you're using the local streets!
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ORCHID: To U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge Mona K. Majzoub for ordering the Pension Benefit Guarantee Corp. to turn over documents that Delphi salaried retirees have been seeking to help their attempt to have their retirement benefits restored.
ONION: To representatives of all of Trumbull County's libraries and library systems who are unable to resolve a funding dispute without costly, needless legal maneuvers.
ORCHID: To Weathersfield trustees and the Trumbull County Engineer's Office for a plan to convert the township's fleet to vehicles powered by natural gas.
ORCHID: To Howland trustees who are also working with the Engineer's Office on a plan to convert that township's fleet to vehicles powered by natural gas.
ORCHID: To Santa's Bad Elves and other motorcyclists who participated in the seventh annual Santa's Poker Run that raises money for terminally ill children.
ORCHID: To Butler Institute of American Art director Louis Zona and everyone else that played a part in the museum's expansion.
ORCHID: To those at the Howland branch of the Butler Institute of American Art for landing not only the John Mellencamp exhibit but the rock legend himself.
ORCHID: For two separate Girl Scout Silver Award projects completed this week. One was in Howland Township Park and the other at the North Road Nature Preserve. MacKenzie Polakoff of Cortlandcompleted the enclosed Howland Toddler Park. It is located across from Tiger Town at the former basketball courts. The other project was Ariel Takats, a freshman at Howland High School. It included a tree identification activity and tree informational display at the kiosk area of the 142-acre North Road Nature Trail.
ORCHID: To members of the Warren Junior Womens League GFWC Ohio who will be Painting the Town Teal today at the gazebo on Courthouse Square. The intention is to raise awareness of Ovarian Cancer Month in September. Members will place ribbons throughout the area.
ORCHID: For the four-person golf scramble and car cruise-in today at the Bronzewood Golf Course in Kinsman. Proceeds benefit the Kinsman Police Department.


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And still be getting a bargain.
Add a few shares here and hold them.
Back to $24.00 by the end of the year.
"Add shares before the "gap-up"!!!"
Just a thought!!!
"And still be getting a great deal."
Just a thought!!!
"$16.00 sounds about right."
Just a thought!!!
Five times the current price.
Expecting management to issue an update on the progress of the partnerhip talks this week. The agreement may be closer to being inked than we think.
Up,up,and away.
BULL CRAP...name a company that talked about inking a partnership during a call. They talk after it is done....
You don't tell the world what the F you are doing while in private negotiaions...they may say they are considering options.
I think that you are a SHORT after that post. Have you been through this before??? I have.
I would bet Sol would not agree for that else i think this company would have been in the hands of big pharma by now i guess.
Up-trend starting.
"Shorts are cutting thier own throats here."
Just a thought!!!
I'm surprised there's not some really smart short out there willing to sell 50,000 shares at $3.25.


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Investment Report - August 2012: Net Payout Yields Model 0 comments
This model was down 0.5% in July versus a 1.3% gain for the benchmark S&P 500. Oddly the model has fluctuated a lot in recent months with large cap stocks in the model moving up or down 10% on earnings reports. While typical of smaller companies this usually doesn't happen in companies with market caps exceeding $10B.
As mentioned previously, one goal of this model is to slowly trim the amount of positions back closer to 20 after reaching 26 due to mergers and partial positions. Hence, the model sold the remaining holdings in Home Depot (NYSE:HD) and added to existing small positions in Hartford Financial (NYSE:HIG) and WellPoint (WLP).
Home Depot was unloaded as the stock finished a long run from October last year where the stock went from just over $30 to the selling price over $51. This considerable gain pushed the Net Payout Yield (NYSE:NPY) down as the company dropped buybacks. Not to mention that competitor Lowes (NYSE:LOW) remains a Top 5 holding.
The two purchases were of stocks with small positions in the model that needed to be added to or sold to reach the goal of reduced amount of holdings.
WellPoint consistently ranks in the top of any NPY reports with yields typically exceeding 15% and sometimes approaching 20%. Though the stock was added to in the low $60s after it plunged based on the Obamacare ruling, the timing was still off as it plunged even further to the lower $50s following a weak earnings report.
Hartford has been equally weak as well. The property and life insurance provider trades at roughly 35% of book value providing a unique opportunity as every buyback adds to book value.
These trades further highlight the benefits of a model that sells stocks after big runs and buys stocks after significant declines.
Bottom Performers
With a decent market in July, this model underperformed for two primary reasons: Lowes and WellPoint. Both companies had disappointing earnings outlooks that sent the stocks down considerably. Odd for large cap stocks with market caps both over $18B, but conversely each company has a buyback and strong balance sheets that will benefit from the stock price drops.
As mentioned above, WellPoint was particularly weak again following a disappointing earnings report for Q2 2012. This occurred after the weak June following the Supreme Court ruling upholding Obamacare. The stock fell over $10 during the month to end at $53.29. On top of that the stock was near $73 in the middle of June. Per the earnings report, the company expects to utilize $1.5B in the 2H of the year on repurchases and dividends. An incredible 8% return of capital to shareholders for a 6 month period.
Lowes dropped more than 10% in August as analysts continue to reduce analyst estimates for 2012 and 2013. The company is the 2nd largest home retailer behind Home Depot. It currently has an 11% NPY focused primarily on buybacks.
Top Performers
Several stocks in the model had a good month with retailers Gap (NYSE:GPS) and Kohls (NYSE:KSS) having the best months. In fact, the majority of stocks had positive returns for July, but with no stocks having outsized gains the losses from WellPoint and Lowes swamped the gains.
Dividends versus Buybacks
With a market hungry for yield, it has become increasing popular to own dividend paying stocks. Even to the point where dividend yields for certain sectors have been pushed down to multi year lows. With Treasury yields at all time lows, dividend stocks might not be in bubble territory yet though investors need to be careful.
This is where the concept of the NPY pays dividends (no pun intended). An investor isn't restricted to either the dividend or buyback discipline like most funds that focus on these concepts. As dividends become more popular, those stocks gain and push yields down automatically forcing this model into more buyback stocks. In essence, the cheap and ignored stocks rise to the top of the list.
So while investors are busy chasing the 4.5% dividend yields on AT&T (NYSE:T) and Verizon (NYSE:VZ), this model is chasing the 20% yields on ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP), Kohls, and Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS). Or grabbing similar dividends on Lorillard (NYSE:LO) and Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) while also obtaining 8-10% buybacks. Signs that the latter stocks are much cheaper than the wireless giants loved by the markets. See our article on the subject here.
As speculated in the last couple of reports, as each day passes the market gets more and more comfortable with the ability to avoid a major financial collapse in Europe. As the market tires of the relentless headline risk that never comes to fruition, investors have been slowly moving out of cash into dividend stocks.
The main risk for domestic markets and stocks remains the fiscal cliff and pending election. Any inability to keep the markets calm regarding fiscal and tax issues in the US could lead to healthy losses. The most at risk stocks could be those of high dividend payers that have had an exceptional 19 month run. These stocks might face the headwinds of higher tax rates that pushed them down at the end of 2010.
Regardless of the markets, the average stock in this model yields greater than 10% with the majority of yields coming from buybacks. This provides huge support if the market turns weak again.
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New Jersey's unemployment rate crept up a half-point to 5.9 percent in August, its highest level in five years.
The rate remains below the national figure of 6.1 percent, but is substantially higher than a year ago, when it stood at 4.2 percent.
Some 2,200 New Jersey jobs were lost in August, according to preliminary figures by the state Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The biggest hit came in the public sector, which saw a decrease of 1,500 jobs due to voluntary buyouts.
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HA HA HA Drmike! I guess if it would make me billions of dollars I'd be an expert in every training form too!
HA HA HA Drmike! I guess if it would make me billions of dollars I'd be an expert in every training form too!
[QUOTE=KimT;880184]Female responding, but have 7 years kb expereience as certified coach through the IKFF. It truly depends on your fitness and flexibility level. I used to train a big guy, could lift a lot of weight, but couldn't do swings for any amount of time with a 25 pound bell due to back/glute/hamstring/hip flexor tightness. On the flip side, I trained a lady in her 60's that was to the point of using a 53 pound bell for all her swings. The other day we did a workout that had swings in it. My husband used a 106 pound bell and I used a 70. It truly depends on your ability. Maybe try to find a gym with bells that you can experiment with. Be sure to get proper instruction (not Bob Harper or Jillian Michaels DVD's), get your technique, then decide what weight to buy. A lot of trainers have their own bells, so maybe find one in your area and take a class or two to get a feel for it. Check either the IKFF, WKC, or RKC. Different styles, but usually reputable trainers. I see you are in NY, depending on the area, I have a friend in NYC that trains.[/QUOTE]
Exactly what I said/implied/alluded to.
[QUOTE]KimT wrote: I agree with June68 on the lighter being counter-productive to a point. If the person, even a beginner, is somewhat strong, the body needs a weight that is heavy enough to register on the muscles and get the body to do the proper technique. Lots of times people will "muscle" through a swing and do a front shoulder raise instead of the hip pop. In all my training, 2 certs, multiple seminars with tops in the field, if someone isn't picking up on the technique, they always give them a heavier weight. [/QUOTE]
Pretty much agree with this, too.
I've started recently doing 2-handed swings only. Began doing 35 lbs 3x30 with 2-3 minutes rest between sets. Progressively increased it to 50-swings per set. 35-lbs is the heaviest bell my gym has. I then read about Tabatas and decided to do the swings 20-seconds on, ten seconds rest, ten sets. Did these 3 x per weight lift day. Totally different dynamic. Soon I had to drop down to a 30 lb bell and only 2 Tabatas per weight lift day due to forearm soreness. I think how you use them, number of swings per set and rest between sets will impact the weight you need starting out. Get the workout plan then choose the weight that doesn't get you hurt as you learn. Over time, you will acquire more bells. To useful not too. They have been terrific for my shoulders, abs and low back.
Bob and Jillian have done amazing work for weight loss on biggest loser but not all of us have 6 hours a day to workout. Little things like work and kids and the real world always seem to interfere
KimT has the right idea.
Your paramount concern should be seeking out some professional instruction. No matter what weight you buy, it ain't gonna be good for your back when you use it wrong.
If you're doing 2-handed swings, I would recommend googling Tim Ferris and his do it yourself kettlebell replacement. I've been suing mine for about a year. The parts cost about $10. I'm not sure what the max weight is for it, but I've been doing four 25 pound plates
Thanks FitMountain. I've spent a bit of time with the bells for general workouts and as a kb sport competitor and it was concerning when I started since I'd had previous back surgery. It's truly important to do it right. Once the technique is good, you can do a multitude of things like pace2race said. It truly is amazing the amount of ways you can find to use them.
And Drmike I will somewhat disagree on the Bob and Jillian doing good things on the Biggest Loser idea. I don't watch the show often, but I've seen it. While I give them credit for the fact that millions have started to get their butts off the couch, I am somewhat shocked by the means in which they portray these people working out. Some of the exercises being shown are downright ridiculous and a highly trained athlete would never perform, let alone someone new to working out and obese. The best was Jillian holding a guys ankles, like doing a wheelbarrow race, and he was walking with his hands on a moving treadmill. He face planted and rolled off into a heap on the floor. I don't consider that smart or beneficial to anyone, but they have the ratings. That's not even mentioning the horror stories that have come from past contestants about how terrible the experience was and how nasty, demeaning, and horrible they were. Like forcing them to workout with injuries, even though they weren't cleared by the docs. I truly have no respect for them.
I was being a bit sarcastic about Bob and Jillian the entire concept of biggest loser is stupid.
I went to the gym and picked out the largest and heaviest KB on the rack.
It is the green one. 28kg / 61lbs.
The ONLY KB exercise I like is the basic 2-handed swing.
I can't stand any of the other gimmicky things like snatches (that bash your wrist)
If there is too much technique involved, I am not interested.
So, the first set I did about 20 2-handed swings, and did sets of 10 after.
I really had to exert myself, and felt my entire core tightening.
I think this is a good weight for me.
But, I will use this one at the gym for a few weeks to see if I outgrow it.
If I do, I will get something like 70 or 80lbs. (32 to 36kg)
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Walmart seems to have the best prices on KB's, by far. 60lbs for $77
OnlyBodyWeight, great that you found a gym that had some for you try so you'll know what you are in the market for. You can always progress to one arm swings, alterenating swings, or use a glove to really tax the grip and make you work if it gets light. The snatches do require a ton of technique to get to the point you don't bash the arms. If all you plan on doing is swings, then the cheap ones will work fine. When you start doing cleans, presses, and snatches, they don't work so well from a comfort standpoint. Good luck!
Sorry Drmike, didn't get the sarcasm in the post. Sorry about the unnecessary rant then.


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Charles Gibson
Charles Gibson Gets Sweet Send-Off at GMA
Originally posted 06/28/2006 09:45AM
It wasn't quite breakfast in bed, but outside his Manhattan apartment on Wednesday Charles Gibson received coffee and a glazed doughnut from cohosts Diane Sawyer and Robin Roberts to mark his final day as co-anchor of Good Morning America.
Charles Gibson Named ABC News Anchor
Originally posted 05/23/2006 01:00PM
Good Morning America host Charles Gibson is the new anchor of ABC's struggling World News Tonight, replacing Elizabeth Vargas, who is going on pregnancy leave later this summer, the network said Tuesday.
GMA Host Charles Gibson a Granddad
Originally posted 03/15/2006 08:00AM
Good Morning America host Charles Gibson is a grandfather for the first time.
Sawyer & Gibson In for Woodruff on ABC
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As ABC World News Tonight anchor Bob Woodruff recovers from serious head injuries sustained during a weekend explosion in Iraq, Good Morning America anchors Diane Sawyer and Charles Gibson will alternate sharing the responsibility of filling in for him opposite Elizabeth Vargas, The New York Times reports.
Diane, Charlie Stay Put
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From Martinsburg:
About West Virginians living in mobile homes: I live in an older mobile home in town in Martinsburg, and my mobile home looks better than the houses around me. Please take a look around!
From Shenandoah Junction:
To all the atheists, agnostics and Bible-bashers out there: One day you will meet the God of the Bible face-to-face and you will bow to Him. More and more, archaeology is proving the Biblical record to be true. For instance, remains of chariots at the bottom of the Red Sea, destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah by fire and brimstone. Refuse to believe in the Bible and God at your own eternal peril. I am praying for you.
From Bunker Hill:
To the ignorant caller who responded to the caller asking for help with a walker. Are you serious? You turned that into a "you shouldn't have voted Republican" thing? How do you know that? And why get off the topic completely with pure ignorance? If I had a walker, I would give it to the caller in a heartbeat, and I hope they find one. I sincerely hope the one needing the walker ignored that stupid, ignorant response! Grow up, people!
From Martinsburg:
The Bluegrass Music Alliance is holding 'Grass & Grub Festival on Saturday, July 21! The festival will be held at Moose Acres off Douglas Grove Road in Martinsburg, a beautiful park with plenty of shade. We'll have live music from some of the area's favorite bands, food, children's activities, and more! Contact the BMA at www.bluegrassmusicalliance.org/ for more information and tickets.
From Airport Road:
When I came out of Martin's with groceries today at noon, two ladies were standing near my car talking, and they pointed out a flat tire on my car. I kept trying to get my husband to come to my rescue, but he was working outside without his cell phone. After what seemed an eternity, a Good Samaritan came by and change my tire. I just want to say, "God bless you," to this man and all Good Samaritans out there. I have a new love for my fellow man.
From Berkeley Springs:
To the caller from Ranson defending the "purely fictitious" tales from the Bible: I say nobody was ever persecuted or put to death for not believing in the three little pigs.
From Martinsburg:
To the caller from Harpers Ferry who commented that Kaitlyn Weller shouldn't play with boys: She plays football and baseball, and I think this person is just jealous that their own kids couldn't make it that far.
From Martinsburg:
Haters gonna hate, potatos gonna potate. But the one who is going to play any sport that she wants is my kid, Kate. So, Harpers Ferry commenter, keep your outdated bias to yourself.
From Ranson:
The "one of us" candidate says corporations are people, says he doesn't make much from public speaking (only $400,000), that he "loves" firing people, that he is unemployed too, makes $10,000 bets, installs elevators for his cars, is a multimillionaire but only pays 15 percent in taxes, and invented mandated health insurance but is against Obamacare. Romney for president? No thanks, I think I'll pass.
From Harpers Ferry:
I can't wait for Mitt to file his taxes and let the world know how bad the private sector is doing. The media will turn on him for them by mid-August, convention time!
From Shepherdstown:
Massachusetts voters favor Obama by 27 points in polls. They should know. Mitt was governor there.
From Martinsburg:
Kaitlyn Weller was the first girl to hit a home run on the new, million-dollar Martinsburg Little League baseball field. I thought it should be in here too, that a boy named Devin Caton was the first boy to hit a home run there.
From Hagerstown:
"Equal pay for equal work" laws are just like divorce - easy ways for women to get rich through the court system.
From Hedgesville:
Once again, a local business has priced themselves out of the community. Recently visiting a local fruit orchard to purchase cherries, we found they have gone from $12/gallon last year to $20/gallon this year. Quite a disappointment. Listen, locals, if you WANT our business, keep the prices to the local economy ... the community has far more locals than city people.
From Charles Town:
Democrats: The very rich, the very poor, and a few whacked-out hippies.
From Bunker Hill:
The GOP radicals will not rest until every woman has been alienated. Keep up the good work!
From Falling Waters:
Did the callers from Shepherdstown or Jefferson County ever stop to think if women received equal pay and enjoyed all the benefits of men in America, they would stop aborting their female fetuses?
From Martinsburg:
It is unfortunate how shallow some folks' thinking is. When an opposition party openly declares their main agenda for four years is to see the president fail, it tells an unspoken story about how dark and deadly the heart of man can be. Republicans actually prefer to see America fail and the 99-percent suffer while the top one-percent taskmasters go laughing to the bank. Those who don't like this president should actually ask themselves a soul-searching question, if they have one, that is: Has this President been given a fair chance to succeed?
From Gerrardstown:
Will the real Obama please stand up? He said he could not go to Wisconsin to campaign for Democrat Tom Barrett in the recent recall election because, as President he is too busy. Yet, he recently hosted Betty White at the White House, campaigned for funds in California, and campaigned yesterday in Cleveland before moving to New York to again raise funds. Are these the presidential duties that keep him from aiding fellow Democrats? Who is running the country?
From Kearneysville:
If Terri Proud wants to educate us on surgical procedures, why stop at abortion? She could force women to watch a radical mastectomy if they have breast cancer? She could force Dick Cheney to watch multiple videos of heart surgery because we all know he's going to have more. How about we have her head removed from her rear-end and before putting it back, we force her to watch the video?
From Hedgesville:
Although the struggling economy under President Barack Obama's leadership will likely define the outcome of this year's general election, 68 percent of Americans continue to hold former President George W. Bush accountable for the nation's economic problems, according to a new Gallup poll. It's clear that nobody from West Virginia was polled.
From Inwood:
The last time a Republican was in the White House, we had the worst federal response to a natural disaster (New Orleans) ever. We had the largest taxpayer-funded transfer of wealth for a Wall Street bailout ever. We had the most jobs lost in the shortest period of time (4.5 million in six months) ever. And we had the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil ever. And all Mitt wants to do is put those failed policies on steroids. That's why I'll be voting for Obama in November.
From Berkeley County:
To South Berkeley Little League: I think it's time to let some board members go. I'm sure I'm not the first to think this! You don't get shirts you pay for and when you call the person in charge (for any reason), they NEVER call back! It's time to put other people in charge since the ones who do it now can't handle the job.
From Martinsburg:
Shepherdstown, your new library is being built on a dump. Are you really going to let your children go to that building?
From Martinsburg:
The graduation announcements arrived in early May, from new relatives, far relatives, and a few whose names I didn't even recognize. I must assume that the graduates used all their stamps in mailing their announcements, because I have yet to receive a "thank you." Am I living in the past to expect a reply?
From Inwood:
On the Berkeley Springs caller, about the Jericho falling down: If you know so much about the Bible that Jesus has done, then you should know that the healing and the miracles were not tales and sure weren't fictional. Read more and God help you when Judgement Day comes. God bless.
From Martinsburg:
Thursday was Flag Day. I have been a resident of Martinsburg for 69 years. This is the first year I have never seen flags flying on Flag Day. What's up, Mr. Mayor? Just got re-elected, huh?
From Martinsburg:
Cars speed past our kids playing on South Kentucky Avenue, but we never see a police car. Couldn't they at least put up a sign - Children at Play - to slow the traffic down?
From Charles Town:
Only in America must you need to present a driver's license to cash a check or buy alcohol, but not to vote.
From Charles Town:
Mitt Romney said corporations are people. No, Mitt, corporations are not people. People have hearts, they have kids, they get jobs, they get sick, they love, cry, and dance. They live and they die. Learn the difference Mitt. We don't run this country for corporations, we run it for people.
From Berkeley Springs:
It is the ignorance and arrogance of the Republicans that will lead to their downfall now that they have pretty much alienated everyone who is not white and male.
From Martinsburg:
TLC has given Martinsburg its own TV show. Now we are known for incestual teenage Gypsy weddings. We are on the EVE of DESTRUCTION.
From Ijamsville:
I'm about to have a wisdom tooth extraction, I'm pretty sure I want to have it but I don't think I want to watch a video of it first to make up my mind. That's just gross and unnecessary.
From Grandma's Kitchen:
America failed because we forgot two things. Gnosis. And that Self Responsibility plus the Avenues of Self Liberty equals Freedom for All.
From Jefferson County:
I wonder how many "regular Joes shelled out $40,000 to eat dinner with a bunch of Hollywood A-list idiots and their best bud? Barack Obama has had 167 fundraisers, more than the last four presidents combined. He is so out of touch with regular Americans, he might as well be living on Mars. Someone call Barnum and Bailey and tell them their idiot clown has been found at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
From Leetown:
I thank Mitt Romney for pointing out repeatedly that Obama misspoke, and that the federal government doesn't pay for teachers, firefighters and police. Repeatedly. And with emphasis. With astonishment that anybody would believe the federal government pays for such things at all. Asserting this as fact. Repeatedly. Thank you, Mr. Romney for the facts. And for being in touch with how our federal system works.
From Inwood:
Obama wants to return America a prosperity that will be shared by all. Mitt Romney wants to turn America into a private wealth creation corporation that is run for the benefit of its wealthy stockholders!
From Charles Town:
After watching the video of the poor defenseless guy being beaten and stomped by Sheriff Shirley I think we need that Indiana law allowing you to defend yourself against law enforcement thugs here in Jefferson County.
From Hedgesville:
People tend to think that evolution is a force for good, that is, it produces smarter, stronger and generally better. It doesn't, it's a balancing act. The dinosaurs are proof of this. They were perfectly evolved for their world but when conditions changed they became extinct of the course of a few hundred years. Evolution is not particularly good for you, it's just survival. The hopeful thing about the human species is that we may overcome it, the disheartening thing is that we're not even trying.
From Berkeley County:
I'm just curious if a boy would be welcomed onto a girls' softball team as a player. How would that go over? My thoughts are that it wouldn't go over too well.
From Martinsburg:
Does anyone else find it weird how the Republicans posting here knock the President, but never, ever praise Mitt? I always see posts against the president on how he'll lose, but never how Mitt will win. Weird!
From Bunker Hill:
So if we're going to force every woman to watch a video of an abortion before she has one, then why don't we require everyone to watch a video of a child having his or her head blown apart by a bullet before we allow any one to purchase a gun? I would vote for that law.
From Falling Waters:
It would be refreshing if conservatives would stop hiding behind all this "pro-life" rhetoric and tell us their true agenda. I'm fairly certain we all know what it is anyway: They are furious that women, whom they don't much like or trust, have had the nerve to step out of their 'place' and are threatening a world they considered to be theirs alone. Barefoot and pregnant in the kitchen. ... It's the female condition they miss, the good ol' days. Now they are going to make women pay dearly.
From Kearneysville:
"You know, one of the hardest parts of my job is to connect Iraq to the war on terror." ~ President George W. Bush.
From Shepherdstown:
I can't seem to get an answer, I'll try again, who was the last Republican president to leave office with a surplus?
From Charles Town:
Obama is out of touch with middle-class Americans. When is the last time you had an extra $40,000 to spend on a plate of food? He hangs out with the Elite Hollywood Crowd, Bailout Bankers, and Wall Street 401k Raiders.
From Martinsburg:
My children have had to attend summer school the last couple of years now. They have had trouble with some of the harder math classes throughout the year. They ask for help from the teacher, but they can't seem to get anywhere. They go to summer school for six weeks, and within those six weeks, they learn more than they did the whole school year. The teachers they have in summer school seem to listen and help more. They explain things better to the students.
From Berkeley County:
Why is the person in Maryland so upset about mobile home parks in West Virginia? There are mobile parks in Maryland, as well. And I'm sure some are beautiful and some are not.


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Large numbers of homeowners along the Jersey Shore will in effect be forced to raise their homes to protect against future storms after Gov. Christie announced Thursday that the state would adopt the Federal Emergency Management Agency's new floodplain maps.
Those whose houses were damaged in Hurricane Sandy have been struggling to figure out how to rebuild, if they can at all, since the release early last month of the new flood maps.
The maps are the basis on which federal flood insurance rates are determined, but they are likely to face challenges from local officials and are not expected to be formally certified by FEMA for up to two years.


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2012-02-23 / Regional News
Business discussion
The Power Behind QR Codes will be the featured topic at the Holden Area Chamber's Business Development Discussion, 8-9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 29, at the Alden Research Laboratory auditorium, 30 Shrewsbury St., Holden. The cost is $5. Coffee and bagels will be provided by The Bagel Inn.


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Police search for suspect in stabbing at Longmont gas station
LONGMONT, Colo. — A person was injured after a man approached him from behind and stabbed him in the neck at a Longmont gas station Tuesday evening.
The incident occurred at about 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, as the victim and his female friend were preparing to purchase fuel for their vehicle at the Sav-O-Mat gas station at 600 Main St. in Longmont, according to the Longmont Police Department.
After being stabbed, the victim and his friend drove to Longmont United Hospital, where the victim was treated for his injuries, said police.
The victim and his friend told officers that they both recognized the suspect as Jody Louise Sandoval, 36, an acquaintance. They also told police that they were afraid of Sandoval, attributing their fear to an argument — however, they would not disclose details about the disagreement.
Sandoval was reportedly last seen walking north on Main Street. Officers canvased the area, but found no sign of him.
Police said they believe Sandoval is homeless, but staying somewhere in the Longmont area.
Detectives added that they are working on an arrest warrant for Sandoval — he would face charges of first-degree assault and attempted murder.
Anyone with information regarding this crime or Sandoval's whereabouts is asked to call authorities at 303-651-8555.


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The inpatient unit provides acute psychiatric care with a capacity of 30 beds. The staff is multidisciplinary, and includes two full time psychiatrists.
The inpatient unit functions as a structured treatment environment offering psychotherapy, group therapy, occupational and recreational therapy, mental health education, psychiatric case management, medication management, nursing care and medical management.
Most commercial insurances, Medicaid, and Medicare are accepted.
Referrals are made through the outpatient programs listed above, as well as through the Glens Falls Hospital Emergency Care Center.
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Once it has been determined which process needs to be followed to add or reclassify a position the appropriate process needs to be followed.
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To initiate the process the department must submit an online JDQ through the established reporting hierarchy (see "Online Job Description Questionnaire (JDQ) and Executive Approver Manual" on the HR forms website for additional information).
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SAGINAW, MI — Saginaw Spirit rookie defenseman Michael Holmes was recognized by the Ontario Hockey League for his achievements off the ice by being named the West Division's Academic Player of the Month for February.
A 17-year old defenseman from Barrie, Ont., Holmes was selected in the second round of the 2013 OHL Priority Selection. He attends Heritage High School in Saginaw Township and has received top marks in classes that include prep english and physics.
Adam Craievich of Guelph was named Academic Player of the Month for the Midwest Division, and Riley Bruce of North Bay earned the nod for the Central Division. Lawson Crouse of Kingston received the honor for the East Division.
Holmes, who has one goal in 31 games, is the first Spirit player to earn the award this season.
Cory Butzin covers sports for MLive/Saginaw News. Email him at firstname.lastname@example.com or follow him on Twitter.


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UNECE Launches Second Assessment of Transboundary Waters in Wider Europe
21 September 2011: The UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) has released the "Second Assessment of Transboundary Rivers, Lakes and Groundwaters," which underlines that the status of transboundary waters is improving in many parts of the UNECE region thanks to the efforts to protect waters and the environment.
The Asssessment was released at the Seventh "Environment for Europe Ministerial Conference" being held in Astana, Kazakhstan, from 21-23 September 2011. It cautions that transboundary water resources are still under great stress from a variety of causes, including: poor management practices; pollution, such as agriculture or wastewater discharges; over-exploitation; unsustainable production and consumption patterns; hydromorphological pressures; inadequate investment in infrastructure; and low efficiency in water use.
The Assessment presents a broad analysis of transboundary water resources, pressure factors, quantity and quality status, and transboundary impacts, as well as management responses and future trends. It emphasizes that: competition and even conflicts between different water uses, often in different riparian countries, are a challenge that is expected to be exacerbated by climate change impacts; in many basins, potential impacts of climate change on water resources have not been specifically assessed; and more comprehensive and collaborative research into the impacts of climate change at the subregional and basin level is needed. The consequences include altered and degraded ecosystems, sedimentation and blocked fish migration. In some basins, measures such as building fish ladders have been taken, with more efforts and investments being needed to reinstate natural conditions.
The Second Assessment covers over 140 transboundary rivers, 25 transboundary lakes, about 200 transboundary groundwaters, and 25 sites designated under the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Convention) and other wetlands of transboundary importance. It concludes that, through the pan-European region, stronger water and environmental governance, sound land management policies, and integration of sectoral policies are needed, including in the EU. [UNECE Press Release]


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Language Development Using Mobile Technologies
Posted by Heidi | Filed under Assistive Technology, Early Language Development, Misc. Speech Resources
I'm happy to have speech-language pathologist Sean Sweeney, share his perspective on some mobile applications that can promote language development as parents and children interact with them together. I have been so excited about all the possibilities these new mobile technologies such as the iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, as well as the available Android devices are creating for language development. I have really enjoyed using my iPad & iPod Touch with my own children as well as in therapy. Good applications can make learning so much fun that kids don't even know they are doing work. My clients and children are always asking to play the "games". If you haven't already discovered the benefits of working with applications maybe some of these apps highlighted by Sean will get you excited enough to give them a try.
Virtual Pet Therapy To-Go!
As a speech-language pathologist and instructional technology specialist, clearly I am someone who is passionate about the potential of technology to help children learn. However, I have never been an advocate for automating learning by having students engage in completely self-guided activities. Rather, I am more interested in the learning and language that can occur in the interaction between the teacher, therapist, or parent and the child, with the technology providing only the context of the interaction- what is being looked at, manipulated and talked about. Sherry Artemenko recently wrote in a post for this blog about how great toys can "turn up the chat," and technology can definitely do that too.
The recent explosion in mobile technologies is something that parents can capitalize on to further their children's speech and language development. Mobile tech devices such as the iPod Touch, iPhone, and iPad are extremely engaging for students, and offer interactive experiences that can, through modeling, play, and lots of talk with a parent, promote communication skills. In this post I am going to describe a few Apps for iOS (Apple's devices- not owning an Android device I am admittedly unfamiliar with their apps, but I know many are available for both platforms) that can serve as contexts for language-enhancing interactions, all related to animals- an attention-grabbing context for most kids!! Additionally, while the devices themselves are not necessarily cheap, apps definitely are, and have the added benefit of being able to go pretty much anywhere with you and your kids.
So let's start with a really basic one, Vocal Zoo! This free app simply presents you and your child with an array of colorful animal pictures which, when tapped, play the animal sound. This app could be used to build vocabulary by asking your child to find a particular animal, or more advanced auditory comprehension (and complex sentence modeling) were you to use descriptive attributes in exploring this app with your child: "I see an animal that swims AND has a beak. Do you?" Additionally, animal sounds are a great context to explore imitation skills and early speech production, with many of them being consonant-vowel combinations that are initial targets in speech therapy.
Have a cat or dog at home, or thinking about one? I myself was allergic and would have loved an app like Touch Pets Cats (there is also a dog version) as a substitute. Your child will definitely need your guidance in using this app, which allows you to adopt a pet and take care of it over successive visits! The app itself is free, with some pretty unobtrusive in-app links for purchasing tokens and linking to social networking sites; I definitely had enough to do here over a few sessions without spending anything! Interacting with your kitty will be a great opportunity to model verbs and verb endings, with all you can do: pet, play, feed, give, etc. You can model cause-effect relationships as you work to keep the cat happy: "Ohhh, she's meowing BECAUSE she wants water. We should give her some SO she can drink." As you spend more time in the app and earn tokens, you can use and decorate different rooms for the cat, a nice context to develop categories around items in the home!
If your kiddo is more into fauna of the swimmy type, try Tap Fish (which looks great on iPad too). This app is similar to Touch Pets but slower-paced, and with more opportunities to consider categories (since you will be dealing with multiple fish from many categories) and sequences ("First we put the fish eggs in the tank, then the fish are born!). Tap Fish, like Touch Pets, can be used to develop vocabulary and verbs (as you can buy, clean, count, eat, feed, look and much more at the fish tank), descriptive (we can choose the big blue plant or the small green one), quantity (we don't have enough fish, let's add more), and spatial terms (does this fish like to swim at the top or the bottom of the tank?) regarding your aquarium, as well as reciprocal interactions during play. For a less complex (and actually prettier) experience, you can also check out Colorful Aquarium for iPad Lite.
The world of apps provides practically limitless contexts in which to engage your child, and it can even be a bit overwhelming! For more ideas, follow me over at my blog, SpeechTechie, where I often review apps. For more app-centric resources, take a look at Moms With Apps, The iPhone Mom, and Best Kids Apps.
Sean J. Sweeney, M.S., M.Ed., CCC-SLP is a speech-language pathologist and instructional technology specialist working in the public schools and in private practice at The Ely Center in Newton, Massachusetts. He has presented on the topic of technology integration in speech and language at the ASHA convention and is the author of the blog SpeechTechie: Looking at Technology Through a Language Lens, which won the 2010 Best New Edublog Award. He can be contacted at: email@example.com
8 Responses to "Language Development Using Mobile Technologies"
I enjoyed this blog! Thanks for the great ideas to keep kids entertained while they work on their goals. I would love to discover more of these apps.
Thank you,
Lisa Garrigan, M.H.S., C.C.C., SLP
hi!?i am an slp, but for now am a stay at home momma. i was thinking about starting an in home private practice and was wondering if you only see clients after school hours or also from 8-4pm. ideally,for me, i would love to be able to see clients throughout the day, so that evening time is just for family. any tips on what particular population to target. i've worked in multiple setting with kids and adults so i'm willing to focus on any aspect. any tips??
Thanks for the tips – I just dowloaded the aquarium app, my kids will love it (I kind of think it is cool too).
This is a great blog. Thanks for sharing how speech pathology can be conducted through new media platforms. Given the recent advance in technology and many of the younger generation being inseparable from these exciting gadgets, it is indeed an innovative way to engage them and motivate them towards achieving their goals in a fun way! I'm new at blogging and will revisit often to share comments from my speech and language therapy sessions.
The IPAD is one of the best investments I've made for use in my therapy with preschoolers. I have been able to get kids to respond to document IEP goals who would not respond to other forms of play therapy. I think of it as one tool in my bag of tricks. There are so many great apps out there for free or a small price, especially for language. Check out "Technology in Education" and Mom with apps.
Dear Heidi,
Mommy Speech Therapy is a wonderful website! Your endeavors to enhance knowledge on speech therapy by providing useful information to the readers of this site is truly commendable.
Recent technology has played a major role to help people overcome their speech disabilities. Although, no technology can replace one-on-one customized therapy sessions – use of technology in combination with in-person therapy might increase the confidence of both care givers and care receivers.
I'd like to introduce a new Android based AAC application called VoisPal – an application designed to help people with speech difficulties. VoisPal comes with more than 5000 commonly spoken sentences grouped in intuitive categories and sub-categories that allow the user to get to the sentence they want to speak fast. Users can also customize/extend the list of sentences/categories. VoisPal offers several features that users might find useful, among other features, one important feature VoisPal offers is that users can speak naturally and fluently in a voice, accent and language of their choice. I encourage readers to visit http://www.VoisPal.com to see a demo of the product, and try out VoisPal for free to see if it fits your needs.
Great. Info still relevant after almost 2 yrs! Will share with fellow moms and papas here in jamaica. So appreciated.


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Sharing long borders with Afghanistan and Iran, and serving as a key link to the South Asian subcontinent, Turkmenistan could play a critical role in advancing regional integration and stability. The country's large oil and gas reserves also make it a pivotal supplier for regional and world markets. As the former Soviet Republic emerges from decades of isolation, the United States supports Turkmenistan in its efforts to foster a more open and integrated society.
USAID works with the people and Government of Turkmenistan to strengthen and diversify their economy, build up nascent civil society institutions, increase good governance and improve the quality of key health care services. As part of the USAID Mission to Central Asia, USAID in Turkmenistan participates in a range of regional programming, including the U.S. Government's New Silk Road initiative, which increases regional connections between the economies and peoples of South and Central Asia — including Afghanistan — to foster greater stability and prosperity across the region.
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Fantasy Football: Browns Offense Resurrected
To be honest, I would be lying if I didn?t tell you I wasn?t worried about the Browns offense this week.?Brandon Weeden?has been bad all season, but?Jason Campbell?was absolutely brutal when taking the field in place of?Jay Cutler?for the Bears last season. As a matter of fact, he hasn?t really resembled a quality NFL quarterback since ?09 with the Redskins.
Josh Gordon?s value gets a boost with Jason Campbell behind center.?Photo Credit:?Erik Daniel Drost
The Browns went to Kansas City to face a Chiefs defense that ranked first in scoring defense and ninth in total defense in terms of total yardage allowed. Campbell went on to complete 22 of 36 for 293 yards and a pair of touchdowns in what was the best performance by a Browns quarterback this season.
It was advisable to get?Josh Gordon?and?Jordan Cameron?out of your lineups if you had viable alternatives this week. It?s now easy to see that Campbell will be just fine behind a solid Browns line that allowed just one sack against a Chiefs defense that led the league in sacks with 35.
There is no reason to go out and grab Campbell thinking he is the next messiah. There is plenty of reason to expect him to do a better job than Weeden with this offense, though. He is more accurate and doesn?t do an impersonation of a statue in the pocket. Gordon and Cameron owners should breathe a sigh of relief, as they both have a much rosier outlook for the remainder of the season.
It?s safe to say nothing?Calvin Johnson?does is a surprise. The guy is arguably the most gifted athlete in the NFL. His 14 grabs for 329 yards and a score were an absolute delight, though, as that yardage total was the second highest in league history. Over his last two games he has totaled 23 catches for 484 yards and three touchdowns. The obvious question is ? how is he doing this when everyone on the opposing defense knows where he is on the field? Then answer is crossing routes. Johnson?s size makes him virtually un-coverable across the middle because of his ability to shield defenders away from the ball. If he catches the ball in stride he has the ability to outrun them. That?s one scary proposition. Detroit?s willingness to run him across the middle is going to open him up on the outside as well. He is just a thing of beauty to watch and a godsend for his Fantasy owners.
The aforementioned Calvin Johnson is going to get a great deal of press due to his performance, but the BengalsMarvin Jones?was no slouch, hauling in eight passes for 122 yards and four touchdowns against the Jets. Over his last three games, he has hauled in 15 passes for 250 yards and six scores.?Mohamed Sanu?has started each of those games, but has been outperformed and seems very likely to lose his job. Starting opposite?A.J. Green?is a great thing, as it guarantees single coverage. Jones has proven quite capable of beating substandard corners. Because of this he needs to be added immediately in all leagues. The touchdowns will fall off, but if he continues seeing eight targets a game he will provide serviceable WR3 numbers in favorable matchups.
Rashard Mendenhall?s toe injury kept him from suiting up in against Atlanta this week; ultimately, it should cost him his job.?Andre Ellington?rushed 15 times for 154 yards and a score and added two catches for another eight yards in the Cardinals victory over the Falcons. He ripped off a beautiful 80-yard touchdown run on a play in which he bounced a run outside and just blew past the entire defense. Mendenhall doesn?t have that kind of play in his arsenal, and because of that I truly believe we?ll see a change of guard in Arizona. The 4-4 Cardinals are right back in the thick of things in terms of a playoff berth, and feeding Ellington 20-plus touches a game gives this team their best chance at victory. He should be viewed as a RB2 moving forward in all 12-team leagues.
Darren McFadden?had his best Fantasy output of the season, rushing for 73 yards on 24 carries while adding a pair of touchdowns. While his 3.0 yards-per-carry are nothing to write home about, he ran hard and looked explosive every time the ball touched his hands. Oakland?s line play has been improved from last season. Couple that with?Terrelle Pryor?s ability to use his legs and you have running lanes popping up for McFadden, something he hasn?t seen since 2011. Prior?s continued development is going to go hand in hand with McFadden?s success this season. From what I have seen, though, I like Run DMC?s chances at putting together a nice second half of the season. Consider buying low now before he gets to face off against Philadelphia next week.
For a second straight week,?Harry Douglas?has been an absolute monster. A season ending foot injury to?Julio Jonescoupled with ankle and hamstring injuries to?Roddy White?have thrust him into the starting lineup, and he has responded in a big way. Over his last two games he has caught 19 passes for 270 yards and a score. Opposing defenses have chosen to focus all of their attention on?Tony Gonzalez,?limiting him to just five catches for 56 yards over the same time span. Common sense tells me opposing defenses are now going to start showing Douglas some respect and I think it starts next week in Carolina. Douglas has earned must-start status, but it?s time to start tempering expectations. Teams now have enough incentive to game plan against him.
There comes a point in every season when benching a proven performer becomes necessary. That time has arrived for the Saints?Marques Colston. For the season, he has tallied 27 catches for 342 yards and a score. He ranks third on the team in both receiving yards and targets. His last three games have been brutal, as he has caught just six passes for 44 yards. His 40 targets on the season rank behind guys like?Davone Bess,?Jason Avant?and?Kris Durham. Colston no longer shows an ability to separate like he did earlier in his career. Because of this he just isn?t anything more than a WR4.Jimmy Graham,?Darren Sproles?and an emerging?Kenny Stills?are going to continue soaking up targets from?Drew Brees.?Colston, acting as the WR1 for this team is going to face off against their opponent?s best corner, a situation in which he can no longer provide reliable production.
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We're here at The Refuge in Southeast Portland where Franklin High School students are celebrating their prom. The theme this year is "Galaxy: A Night Under the Stars." Selected after every senior at Franklin voted on five different themes, Senior Class Vice President Emma Childs describes the theme of the school's premiere event like this:
"We thought it would go well with the a Refuge PDX's venue because they have a lot of lights and it's sort of a light show on the walls. Which will be tuned to the colors of our theme (more blues and purples)."
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Attorneys for both sides remain on call.
Castro is on trial for the March 22, 2006 murder of her husband Ramon Castro, who was beaten with a pipe and shot before his body was left in the bed of his truck, under a Highway 14 overpass on Sierra Highway.
The defense and prosecution gave their closing arguments Wednesday and the jury began deliberating.
Defense attorney Peter Korn told the jury that the prosecution rushed to judgment in charging his client with murder.


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Wedding reception table decorations can be a fun expression of the bride's color scheme. For a summer wedding, Yellow Rose Centerpieces are a vibrant way to start the bright future of the newlyweds.
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Highs and Lows from New Hampshire
Which of the Dems has the best stump speech? Loudest supporters? Worst celebrity endorser? Best hair? Here are the awards
By Richard S. Dunham
In a New Hampshire primary that has become more a contest of imagery and perceptions than issues, it was an event made in media heaven: Senator John Kerry, looking spiffy and fit in a University of New Hampshire hockey jersey, skated onto the ice at John F. Kennedy Memorial Coliseum in Manchester on Jan. 24, surrounded by a band of adorable children wearing oversized red Kerry-for-President T-shirts.
Then, the Massachusetts senator scored two goals in a scrimmage featuring some retired Boston Bruins players, Hollywood celebrity Denis Leary (a Worcester boy), members of the gold-medal-winning U.S. women's Olympic hockey team, smooth-skating local firefighters, and the best high school players in New Hampshire. Kerry actually lifted a backhand shot high into the net amid the cheers of a capacity crowd. It was the kind of video highlight money can't buy.
And that, to a great extent, is what the New Hampshire primary is all about. In the short week after the Iowa caucuses, candidates try to find ways to close the deal with Granite State voters who've been watching most of them campaign for a year or more. I've been in New Hampshire most of the week. Here are some impressions of the best and the worst of the showdown:
Best stump speech. North Carolina Senator John Edwards, a skilled trial lawyer, invariably wows his audiences with the political equivalent of a closing statement to the jury. While he repeats the same script at every appearance, he makes it appear fresh and new, down to the asides and jokes. Edwards also uses humor well, from self-deprecating quips to sarcastic comments about President Bush. Campaign observers believe that Edwards' communications skills are a major reason why he has moved up from the rear of the pack in the past three weeks.
Best debater. Kerry didn't stand out in the early Presidential debates last year, but he has come on strong in the past month. He has a way of scoring political points with concise explanations of his positions -- or critiques of Bush policies. Kerry's confident performances have been in stark contrast to retired General Wesley Clark's convoluted political answers and former Vermont Governor Howard Dean's inconsistencies.
Most passionate supporters. Even when he was down (and close to out), Dean still packed the rafters with enthusiastic supporters. These Deaniacs are the loudest and most loyal crew of Campaign '04.
Best organized. Kerry's events are meticulously planned. His warmup speakers give heartfelt testimonials and help humanize a candidate long criticized for being aloof. The lighting is good, the sound systems are strong, the sight-lines are clear, and the camera crews are placed in positions to make the rallies seem as photogenic as possible. Kerry's advance folks are pros. Little things like this always help a campaign succeed -- particularly when the nomination battle moves to the general election, where TV images rule.
Most valuable consultant. Veteran Democratic message-meister Bob Shrum has helped Kerry put together a coherent pitch highlighting the senator's work on behalf of the people against powerful interests. It should come as no surprise that rival Edwards has a similar message: "the two Americas." Guess why? Edwards is a former Shrum client.
Favorite targets of the candidates. Bush, of course, is target No. 1. Kerry and Clark, in particular, ridicule his performance aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln with the "Mission Accomplished" banner that hung behind him. (Clark says Bush "pranced" in a flight suit.) Other (un)popular villains include Halliburton, Attorney General John Ashcroft, Vice-President Dick Cheney, Enron, oil companies, insurance companies, HMOs, and Big Business in general. Attacks on Ashcroft and Halliburton always get sustained applause at any Democratic event.
Favorite past Presidents. JFK is the most frequently mentioned hero, by a mile. Other Democratic chief execs cited as role models include Harry Truman, Franklin Roosevelt, and Thomas Jefferson. But a couple of Republicans -- Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln -- also get kudos.
Best celebrity endorser. Actress Mary Steenburgen, a longtime friend and supporter of Clark, tells a moving story about her mother working in a Little Rock bank alongside Clark's mom. Steenburgen's mother talked about how her daughter wanted to become an actress. Clark's mom said her son wanted to go to West Point. In storybook fashion, both young people lived their dreams and became success stories in their chosen line of work. Runnerup: Actress Glenn Close gives a finely nuanced performance in explaining to star-struck audiences why she's backing her fellow small-town Carolinian, John Edwards.
Worst celebrity endorser. Filmmaker Michael Moore's backing of Clark has been nothing but trouble for the general. Moore's comment (he now says it was a quip) that George W. Bush was a Vietnam War deserter has haunted the Clark campaign in the week leading up to the Jan. 27 New Hampshire vote. Clark has compounded the problem by declining to disavow the remark.
Best dressed. Edwards and the Reverend Al Sharpton take sartorial honors. Edwards, often in an impeccably tailored navy-blue suit with stylish red tie, and Sharpton, in urban-sophisticate garb, always look good. (They can talk, too.)
Worst dressed. Dean jokes about his cheap suits -- and it shows. Still, his rumpled appearance plays to his strengths: that he isn't phony and that he values substance over style.
Best hair. Republicans have a reason for calling John Edwards "the Breck Girl." The North Carolina senator has the most lustrous hair since (for Democrats) John F. Kennedy or Ronald Reagan (for Republicans). Now, that doesn't get you very far if you don't have much under that helmet. Edwards has plenty of smarts. The big question is whether voters decide he's Atticus Finch or Son of Slick Willie.
Worst hair. Dean (see above).
Best photo op. Campaign '04 has seen no moments as memorable as George H.W. Bush's famous ride in a forklift in 1988 or Gary Hart's macho ax-throwing episode in '84. Not yet, anyway. But Kerry's all-star hockey game stands out.
Worst photo op. Dean's concession "speech" in Iowa, heading up to New Hampshire. Enough said.
No-show candidate. Al Sharpton -- unlike his rival in the civil rights movement, former Presidential contender Jesse Jackson -- has no support in New Hampshire. Sharpton knows it. He left the Granite State after the Jan. 22 debate, and he has no plans to return. He's campaigning in South Carolina.
Best prognosticator. Conservative commentator Bill Kristol of the Weekly Standard and Fox News accurately predicted Kerry's Iowa win and Dean's third-place showing. Kristol was a rare sage in a sea of goofy guesses from the self-styled experts. He's either lucky or smart -- or both.
Worst prognosticator. The rest of us. Let's see if my fellow pundits are equally inept in New Hampshire and beyond.
Dunham is a White House correspondent for BusinessWeek's Washington bureau. Follow his views every Monday in Washington Watch, only on BusinessWeek Online
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