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With temps. very cold lately, I need new WARM boots for my long sits while hunting. For you northern guys, what will keep my feet warm? I froze my feet pretty bad when young and get cold feet easily.
I have some 2000 gram insulated burleys but I am going got check out the artic muck boots they look like they might be better,
a few tips on keeping yor feet warm.. wear good loose fitting wool socks, when you buy your boots buy them a size larger than what you wear maybe a size and a half.. and if it gets real cold some of those heated pads you take out of the pack and shake. they will keep warm for 8-10 hours, I like the stick on kind and stick one on the top of each foot above the toes and your set..
Keep those feet dry!!
When I get to the stand I dry my feet and put dry socks on. I use a medium hiking sock and then a wool sock. I use those mickey boots. I never have a problem now.
I prefer snow mobile boots to knee high's. I have 1200 Gram thinsulate kneehighs and because they are rubber my feet sweat and there's no place for it to go. On the other hand, the snow mobile boots have the thick felt insole and my feet don't sweat as much and stay warmer. Sometimes I use the foot warmeerrs howler mentioned.
I echo Shear Madness's advice! I also don't tie my boots tight. I find that when I tie them real tight, my feet get colder, faster. I think they can't breathe and the air is squeezed out of the boot, so no no dead air to provide insulation. I also wear one pair of lighter socks. Not cotton sport socks, but not wool either. I think it keeps my feet from sweating on the walk out to my stand.
Good suggestions above. Which boot you have is not nearly as important as keeping your core temp up, keeping your feet dry and maintaining circulation in your feet. Having had your feet frozen before certainly makes them get cold faster, but beware the never ending search for a perfect winter boot.
Personally, I have a pair of Schnees that I use when temps aren't too cold or I am going to be hiking in really cold temps and tough terrain. Schnees makes a warmer boot than I have, and maybe you should look into them. Nice thing about Schnees are that they give you some support and work well in mountain terrian. I also have an older pair of Sorels, which I use when ice fishing or planning to sit for a long time in the cold.
Things that cause cold feet:
-Lack of insulation - It is easy to fix this. Just buy warmer boots or wear thicker socks. Most of the time, though, insulation is not the problem when people have chronically cold feet. Make sure you have enough insulation, but other things are just as important as insulation.
-Wet feet (even slightly damp from sweating) - another easy fix for stand hunting. Wear things that wick moisture, and in my case I actually carry a second pair of socks to put on after I get to my stand (take the damp ones off, put fresh, dry socks on). Also, wearing things that are too warm can cause sweaty feet and you end up with cold feet. I have heard of some people that will even spray anti-perspirant on their feet to keep them from sweating. Last, and I can't stress this enough: AVOID COTTON SOCKS! Wool or wicking synthetics only!
-Lack of circulation - This can be harder to fix, depending on what is causing it. First things first, stop smoking and chewing since nicotine causes the blood vessels to constrict. Second, make sure your socks, boots and clothing are not tight. I even loosen my bootlaces if I am on stand for any period of time. Along with the extra socks, consider carrying your warm boots and wearing some lighter hiking shoes if you have a long, tough hike to get to your stands. I'll tell a story about a friend to illustrate what happens when things are too tight.... this friend always complained about cold feet. He kept buying warmer boots and wearing more socks, but still had cold feet. He wound up with some boots rated to -100 degrees and was wearing three pairs of wool socks inside them, and his feet were colder than ever. We finally convinced him to get a half size bigger boot and wear only one pair of socks and to loosen his laces when he got to the stand, and his problem miraculously went away!
-The rest of your body is getting cold - When your body starts to get cold, it directs circulation to the core, and away from the extremeties. So keeping your body warmer might make your feet warmer. Wear a good, warm head cover. I really like a neck gaiter or silk scarf to keep my little red neck warm. The biggest improvement I made was when I quit wearing cotton t-shirts and underwear. Nothing chills you faster than slightly damp underwear from sweating on the hike in. Get some synthetic or merino wool undershirts and underwear!
My routine......
1) Spray feet with unscented Sure anitpersperant/deoderant
2) Liner socks
3) Merino wool socks
4) 1000 gr boots
5) Start "Toasty Toes" chemical warmers
6) Drive to treestand/climb tree
7) Put chemical warmers in my "Icebreaker" boot blankets and put over boots
This has helped me a bunch....look into the boot blankets...best $40 I have spends since I got a hand muff.
Stegar Mukluks with an extra felt insole will keep your feet warmer than any other boot known to man. They even make them in Camo which is the rage these days.
I use a pair of battery powered heated insoles that skiers use. Low, med and high settings. 20 degrees and above I can use 600 gram boots, below that or all day sits I use 1000 gram boots. (and wool socks)
Simple, arctic shield boot covers with a handwarmer pack tossed in, put them on as soon as you get to your stand!! They work! Wvarcher
I spray my feet with anti-persperant. Keep them dry. If they get wet, they get cold. Boot Blankets help. But don't put them on right away. Let you're feet cool a bit first.
Heater Body Suit. Sit all day in single digit temps and your toes will be toasty warm (as well as the rest of you, too).
The only thing that I can add to the above is to get a boot dryer and put your boots on it when not in use. Otherwise your boots may not get totally dry between hunts and actually keep getting wetter if you wear them several days in a row.
The things that have helped me the most are a hand muff with a chemical handwarmer pack and a good neck gaitor. I wear a vest to help keep my core warm without tying up my arms too much. I also believe that staying well hydrated helps along with avoiding caffeine and alcohol. I layer up as I cool down once I get to the stand.
Northern Outfitters boots. they are good to well under 60 below. if your feet get cold in those you don't need to be outside.
mickey mouse boots and not the crap made in China
Eating a little something will help as well. I don't like to eat a big meal but a relatively small snack. Digestion causes heat gain. Eating alot usually just makes me sleepy. And you know as soon as you fall asleep....the big one will walk by. It happened to my bro last Saturday! I got to watch the big one walk right by him!
Kamik boots. They are big and bulky, but the extra room and heavy felt liners are good for well below zero. The actually are not as heavy as they look, and I don't see how your feet could ever get cold in them rgardless of what sock you where.
Lots of good advice here. I use Ban roll on, or Mitchum anti-persp'. I have Arctic Shield overboots which are worn only on stand, and they help. My Heater Body Suit takes care of all cold problems under 30deg for me.
I tried the Mickey mouse boots (Korean war era) and they are just not as good as modern technology in boots.
Something around 800 gram thinsulate I like so I can still walk out and climb tree stand comfortably. Too much of a Pak boot and I can't feel my steps when walking. And thick wool socks, of course.
Below 40 I throw in a chemical foot warmer just to stay comfy. Note - the toasty toes are OK, but the larger version that is shaped like an entire foot insole puts out way more heat! Cabelas has them.
Below 30 I might break out the artic shield boot covers. They are OK, but not great. At least they fold flat and are easy to carry in backpack.
But when it's really cold, the best bet are those thick insulated boot blankets! Nothing better!!
I agree with Jack Harris. I bought a pair of Kamik Hunters and like them. They are rated down to -40. The heavy liners are removable for drying out. I added a pair of wool insoles from Two Tracks for extra warmth.
Glacier got it right...wet feet=cold feet. Especially with rubber boots as your walk in will cause your feet to sweat. I wear a thin sock walking in and change out to thicker, warmer and drier socks after getting in the stand and with good boots your feel should not get cold in just about any weather, if so just drop a hand warmer down in your boot and your good.
Thanks Guys ! This post is well timed to my hunting and outdoor activities, I tried the Muck(Arctic Pro) boots earlier this year and got very cold feet on two occasions and returned them . But now with reading Glaciers Post and other posts might have gotten the wrong size(too small). I do use the Kamik boots with the -60 liner and heavy socks, they are a size larger so your posts about a size larger is right,my feet do stay warmer in them. The info about socks and materials and foot spray is also welcomed. Thanks again Ken
Hay guy's the Arctic Shield Boot covers on sale at BPS 24.97. Just ordered a set XL For late season hunting!! Pat C.
Thermacell boot warmers; good reviews.
When hunting from a tree stand, I place a piece of carpet on the stand so my boots don't contact the metal. It is very effective and works better than chemical foot warmers.
Have severe Reynauds. Does not matter what feet/hands are wearing.
If my core temp senses even slightest temp distress blood flow drops to hands and feet.
Lots of folks have mild Reynauds and do not realize it! They look to treat the symptoms and not the cause.
Glaciers last paragraph is for me dead on!
wear simple light weight boots, then take them off when in the stand and put on a double set of felt liners. no need to wear a boot in the stand and you'll never find a boot that will really keep you warm. boots are for walking, double felt liners are for sitting. just buy 2 pairs, one that fits and one big enough to fit over the first pair. when its real cold, below zero, slide a set of boot blankets over this setup
Anyone tried the Hothands insole foot warmers? They are shaped like your foot and are to be stuck to the bottom of your sock before putting on your boots. They have a self adhesive backing to keep them in place on your sock. My girlfriend's feet get cold and we're hoping a combination of the Arctic Shield overboots and the foot warmers in the boots do the trick this season. We'll also be carrying some additional Hothands packs to toss into the overboots if things get bad.
The insole foot warmers work great. Also using antiperspirant on your feet keeps them from sweating on the way to stand, then your feet will not be even slightly wet from your heavy insulated boots. You will stay warm much longer.
Just about all the major manus make boots insulated and waterproofed to keep feet warm and dry. The key for me is to buy boots 1 to 1 1/2 sizes bigger than proper fit. I then wear one pair of the thickest wool socks I can find, and again, name brand is really unimportant. I should still have plenty if wiggle room for toes. The 'dead space' between the inside of the boot and toes/feet is what keeps feet warm. Too tight a boot fit, even just a little, will constrict blood flow and you will freeze.
If it's really cold(under 20*F), those disposable foot warmers can make all the difference in the world, and I buy them for about $2.99 a set. I am the type who's extremities get cold quickly and this system keeps my feet warm and dry, and on the cheap to boot.....no pun intended. :)
I also use the boot blankets and have had good luck. You need to put them on immediately after getting in the stand.
I keep seeing some of you guys spraying antiperspirant on your feet. I take there is no kind of reaction?? What brand do you use?? my feet sweet and wearing rubber boots they don't breath!! Pat C.
Hunt and ice fish in northern WI , a few pointers .
Alot of old timers take few Asperins before they go out . Thins your blood for better circulation .
Pre-heat your boots !! Don't put 98 degree feet in a 65 degree boots . Your losing the battle before you walk outside .
Good over boots work . A word of caution , for 10 years I had cold feet . 3 years ago I had heart surgery with 4 by-passes . Feet are fine now with plenty of circulation . Makes you wonder huh ?
My recipe for sitting all day with warm feet in northern Wisconsin cold:
Wear light boots walking to stand;
At stand take off light boots and put in backpack;
Put on 2 pairs of Smartwool socks;
Put chemical heater on top of toes between sock layers;
Put on felt liners from Lacrosse Iceman pack boots (same as Sorel);
Put on Arctic Shield boot covers over felt liners;
Put on Icebreaker boot blankets over Arctic Shields.
I have sat all day like this in 0 degree weather and had toasty feet all day.
I have 1400 gm Rockies. One liner sock, some cheapo socks with the little pocket by the toes, hot hands in the pockets, keep core temp up and legs warm, I am good as long as I want to hunt. When cold I have got my arctic shield on, which is fabulous. As far as the AS boot covers, they say be careful. Too much insulation in the boots and they won't be effective. Arctic Shield clothing is one of the many things I have learned about from bowsiters. Thanks, everyone.
If you aren't crossing creeks and don't need a tall boot the Mickey boots are the warmest by far, just get them a size smaller as they run big and tall thick wool socks as the rubber will chafe. $40 at the sportmans guide. None of the modern boots come close, none. I've tried them all.
Spray anti-perspirant,silk liners, plastic bag( same principal as vapor barrier Mickey boots),Smartwool sock and lightweight boots (Pacs where I hunt). Carpet on stand as mentioned above.Double felt liners work good also, but the $.05 cent bag is the ticket. You feet may be wet or damp in the bag, but they wont be cold.


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Real leaders know that when good people come together with a good idea and a good plan to make it work, the right thing to do is support it and help bring it to fruition.
Unfortunately, that is not what happened Wednesday night when the William S. Hart Union High School District board considered the charter-school application of the Albert Einstein Academy for Letters, Arts and Sciences.
To be clear, board members Paul Strickland and Joe Messina supported the educators who want to open a school that would teach students in English and require them to study two foreign languages — Latin, Greek, Hebrew, Spanish or Arabic — as a means of "emphasiz(ing) multicultural understanding, foreign language acquisition and academic achievement for college readiness."
Two other board members, Steve Sturgeon and Bob Jensen, got sidetracked with questions about separation of church and state. The school's chief proponent is a rabbi.
Board member Gloria Mercado-Fortine abstained on the advice of the Hart district's law firm.
Although she did so gratis, Mercado-Fortine helped draft the Einstein Academy's charter, and she chose to avoid any perceived conflict of interest by not voting.
Had she voted, it would have been 3-2 in favor of opening the school, and we wouldn't be having this discussion.
Or would we? Honestly, this proposal should have the unanimous consent of the board. Anything less than a 5-0 vote (or 4-0) would imply that there are unresolved issues where there should be none.
After all, we've heard the arguments before.
When the nation's second public charter school with a Hebrew language emphasis opened last year in New York, critics claimed it would violate the separation of church and state and indoctrinate young minds into Jehovah-knows-what.
Naturally, Jewish families were more likely than others to enroll their children in the school, and yet fully 24 percent of the 150 students are Caribbean-American and thus are presumably non-Jewish. (Public schools are forbidden by law from asking students' religion. Students in New York are selected for admission by lottery, as they would be in Santa Clarita.)
It's easy to fall into the trap, and frankly, we've done it by occasionally referring to the Einstein Academy as a "Hebrew school" in headlines.
It isn't. Nowhere in the academy's 63-page charter application do the words "Hebrew school" or "Jewish school" appear.
It's not even possible under California or federal law for a public school to be "Jewish." As the Einstein Academy's application reads:
"Einstein Academy shall be nonsectarian in its programs, admissions policies, employment practices and all other operations."
What's that, you say? It's impossible to teach Hebrew and leave out the Jewish culture and religion?
Fine. They said the same thing in New York. In Santa Clarita, nobody is trying to leave out those things. Quite the opposite. Here is what the Einstein Academy is actually trying to do in that regard:
"Global and multicultural themes will often be a springboard for organizing interdisciplinary curriculum, to broaden students' world views and provide a meaningful lens for learning.
"Einstein Academy draws on an important historical model for this approach: The golden age of Spanish education occurred during the Middle Ages, when the Moors, Christians and Jews established strong inter-religious centers of higher education.
"While comparative religious studies is not a focus of Einstein Academy ... one recurring theme will be to compare the cultures of Catholic, non-Catholic Christian, Jewish and Muslim diasporas, so that students are equipped to engage with some of the weightier social issues of our times."
The academy intends to develop a partnership with the government of Spain to exchange language teachers and eventually students, so they can "get real-world context of a Catholic society with a rich history of Muslim, Jewish and Christian interaction and, often, cooperation and peaceful coexistence."
Remember, the Einstein Academy proposes to teach Arabic, too. (New York City has a public charter school that emphasizes the Arabic language and culture, as well.)
A year ago, the students at the Hart district's only existing charter school, Sequoia, were studying Japanese culture. They decided to adopt the Samurai as their logo.
The development of character being so integral to the school's mission, the students also decided to embrace the Samurai's Bushido code of conduct, which emphasizes integrity, courage, benevolence, respect, honesty, honor and loyalty.
Funny, we don't hear anyone complaining that the Sequoia students are being indoctrinated into Zen Buddhism, which is so integral to the culture of the samurai.
A peripheral issue that weighed on the opposing Hart district board members Wednesday was the academy's ability to handle students with special needs.
The charter articulates a sound plan to provide a meaningful education for both low- and high-achievers through specially tailored curricular tools and additional coursework.
During its first year of operation, the academy would rely on other Hart district schools to provide support for special-education students. In future years as the school grew, academy leaders would meet with district administrators annually to identify the most common-sense solution, which might mean the academy would teach special-education students itself, or it might not.
Either way, the academy pays its fair share of money for their education.
Fortunately, Wednesday's vote wasn't the death knell for the Einstein Academy. As their school name implies, these are smart people — and tenacious, too.
They are taking their application to the county office of education, which can grant their charter. If that doesn't work, they'll go to the state.
They've already got the support of county supervisors Mike Antonovich and Zev Yaroslavsky; judging from their Web site, they still expect to open for the fall semester.
We wish them smooth sailing from here on out.

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by Graydon Gordian
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Can't complain. They went down fighting (following TP's aggression). The effort was there. They just didn't have it from a lot of their big guys (Manu, Hill).
Suns just hit some amazing shots (like Jrich's last second 3) and got some 50/50 calls (the Hill blocking foul). They just went down.
Gotta tip my hats to the Suns, we didn't hand them the series so much as they took it. I'll be rooting for them the rest of the way.
It was a good game. The Suns had the bigger heart this time. No excuses. No justifications. No finger-pointing and blame game.
It was a great season though. Nobody believed that we would go through the Playoffs. And nobody believed that we would pass the Mavs. But we all proved them wrong.
In a certain sick, perverted way, I had fun laughing at the so-called "experts" we have proven wrong – and the Suns had proven wrong that they would lose in six games. Congrats to Nash & Co., and even if I'm not their fan, I'd be rooting for them in case they face the Lakers in the West Finals and whichever team comes out from the East in the NBA Finals.
I'm looking forward to a better lineup this coming season. While I'm wanting Splitter to be there, I'm still not counting the eggs 'til they hatch, but I'll be holding my breath for the 20th pick.
Cheer up guys. We lost, but we gave a real good fight. I remain a die-hard Spur. I hope you all too.
Yeah farewell till next season lads. There were many lows but we did defeat hated rival Dallas. There are adjustments to be made, new blood to bring in and hopefully we can make a deeper run next season. I'd love to see a shot blocking athletic big man like Splitter come across, and maybe some more reliable 3 point men off the bench.
I believe Parker will be the key piece to be moved.
Good luck to the Suns , they had our number this series. There are some real character guys there in Hill and Nash – may they take down the despicable Fakers next series.
Never thought we'd get to the second round, then when we did I thought we'd get to the conference finals, what a roller coaster.
Still some positives, and we have some great potential in Dejaun. Interesting to see where we go from here.
Who do we want?: http://www.realgm.com/src_freeagents/2010/
Congrats the the Suns. Spurs fought hard and stuck together but shooting matters:
Nash vs. Tony
Richardson vs. Manu
Grant Hill vs. RJ
Stoudemire vs. Timmy
Frye vs. Bonner
Dudley vs. McDyess
Dragic vs. Hill
Barbosa vs. Mason
The Suns have better shooters all the way down the line. If they didn't play D or rebound it wouldn't matter as much, but that's no longer the case.
To paraphrase something I read:
Suns and fans, for you, this was the most important day of your life. For us, it was just Sunday.
Spurs fans: Yeah, nobody like getting swept. By the Suns. But after the pain and hell of November, December and January, we all knew we didn't have the tools to go very far. As late as April, a lot of us just hoped to get a few home playoff games so Peter Holt could recoup some of his money. We did that and more. To me, that makes the playoffs a success. For some of you, not so much. I am confident that the FO will go back to the drawing board and come up with a new plan for next season.
Can't wait for training camp!
Thanks to all at 48MOH who made this a fun season.
Hats off to Suns!
If Timmy is back dont count us out
BTW, glad to see George finally have a decent game in this series. Phoenix exposed a lot of things he needs to work on, but if there's one thing we know about George it's that he will work on them.
Tough way to end the season. Especially on our home court.
Go Spurs!
Congrats to the Suns — they certainly earned my respect this series.
Thanks to the guys on the team who played through injuries all season and still managed to put together a respectable showing, even if it wasn't what we all hoped for. Thanks especially to Mr. Holt for putting so much money on the line to give us a legitimate shot at doing something big this year. Cheers!
sad to say, spurs lost. and suns did a good job this season. hope they upset lakers in WCF.
a promising 2011 season for san antonio spurs awaits: tiago splitter! trade away the defensive-liabilities. george hill is already a premiere guard alongside ginobili and blair. blair should work out his defensive shifting! or i think he should slim down a bit to become more athletic than ever!
go spurs go! win or lose, go ginobili! =)
The Suns superior shooting was the difference. Although if the Spurs would have played with the same urgency and hussle they played with in those final 2 minutes when they started trapping, then this series would have not been a sweep. It was our time. Tim Duncan will go down as the best power forward ever, and top 10 players ever. Spurs need a new big guy though.
And I dont quite believe that this was just "Sunday" for Spurs fans. I'm sure it hurts to see your team swept, especially when everyone of you believed you would win this series 100% before it started.
Congrats to Steve Nash, Grant Hill, and the rest of the Suns. A classy group over there, and if we couldn't win, I hope that they can figure out the Lakers and finally get the title that they deserve.
Honestly, after beating the Mavs we were playing with house money. I think most of us wrote off the season after Tony's injury in March, and we came back and had the whole league buzzing about us in April and into May.
It will be an interesting summer. We'll have our highest pick since we took Tim in 1997, and our team has a real knack for getting talent far later than most other teams. Hill and Blair can still develop; Blair, in particular, should be locked away with Chip Engelland and learn how to pop those 10-16 foot jumpers that McDyess has been draining so that we can play him next to Timmy next season. Manu and Tony can certainly get healthier than they were here at the end of the season. We have some big expiring deals to play with in Richard Jefferson and possibly Tony Parker (just a possibility, Spurs fans; before you bite my head off, I'm not saying I'm for it or against it, but the front office should certainly look at every possible move and not dismiss anything out of hand). And at the end of the day, the success or failure of the offseason likely hinges on whether we can bring over Tiago Splitter. I'm not sure what exactly we do to bring ourselves back up to the Lakers/Cavs/Magic level, but we have a few movable pieces and the best front office in the league; if anyone can figure it out, they can.
As always, Go Spurs Go!
where are all the "die hard" spurs fans that were predicting a quick spurs series W? oh yeah they jumped off the bandwagon before the could own up to being absolutely wrong!
Like Jason Terry said when they lost to the SPURS, "Sh*t it's over, blame it on the rain. It don't matter no more." Or something like that.
If only MANU hadn't broken his nose, sorry I had to get one in there.
It was fun while it lasted. At least they didn't just lay down like a lot of teams that are down 0-3. The good thing is next year looks promising. If Splitter comes over, and that's a big "if".
Peace out and I hope THE SUNS actually beat The LAKERS. This season of failed expectations won't seem so bad if The Lakers get eliminated.
Thank you SPURS. As up and down as this season has been you kept us all entertained.
Catch everyone on the flip side.
Jay Thatch
Trolling huh? Never seen you post here before. This IS the Suns' Championship right here. Where were you talking shit this season?
I remain a loyal and die hard Spurs fan. This series was tough to stomach but all good things come to and end.
Now the fun of looking forward begins. I hope Splitter is available. However, in reviewing onther options, I would like to see the Spurs pursue the following:
Udonis Haslem – already has the mid-range jumper, good rebounder and solid defender, would give us great depth in the frontcourt
Oberto – smart, low-risk guy, good for one stupid foul by the opponent as he's great at getting under the skin of others and one or two very intelligent plays in conjunction with Ginobili, also will help with the locker room (anti-Mason) and he's Ginobili's buddy.
What are people's thoughts?
I enjoyed the 2010 season and I love having sent the Mavs home.
Mike Miller\
Sorry, I forgot to complete my thoughts. Miller is a solid player, a good outside shooter and from what I've seen puts forth good hustle.
Trolls: go home.
I am a Suns fan myself, and, yes, we won — for once. Go be satisfied.
Spurs played a good series, as always. I'm sure we'll see them next year.
Just don't be a wank about it.
What a bummer.
Just seemed liked the Suns' year, didn't it? Always making the threes, getting a big game from a role player, finding a way to get back-breaking rebounds.
Gotta be happy that most of the guys played a good game tonight; even Manu contributed when his shot wasn't falling. Personally, I think SPURS missed open shots this series more than a playing against good defense, but the Suns definitely did what they needed to win each game.
I'll miss this team. Hope next year can provide some good memories too.
As a Suns fan, I just wanted to chime in advance of any forthcoming nonsense…
You all have been very gracious in defeat. I hope that we can some day soon be so blessed as to have that grace. Unfortunately, as Bill Simmons pointed out, we have an enormous Gorilla on our back… much larger than simply getting our ass handed to us by the Spurs year after year. The spectre of always being a contender but never having won, and losing the way that we have, for so many years has driven many of us to pettiness and bitterness.
I appreciate your sincere words, and we of course welcome your support. I apologize for any trash talking that you may receive, and hope that you give a good character team a pass for what will undoubtedly be some heinous trash talking to come. Best of luck next year.
Props to the Spurs for never quitting. I have a newfound respect for the team and its players. It also helps that Horry and Bowen — two unquestionably dirty players — are no longer there. But more importantly, your team played hard, and showed great class throughout the series.
Anyway — much respect for the Spurs and their fans for being so classy. Wish the Suns luck as they go against the shared nemesis.
From a Suns fan to you Spurs fans. I wanna say thank you to all the Spurs fans who weren't cocky, who didnt underestimated my Suns. No one expected a sweep. It was a fun series. As much as I hate the Spurs I wanna say congrats on sending the Mavs home and good luck next season.
As a footnote, all four games were close, but Suns always had a little extra in the end. At least the Spurs didn't roll over in Game 4, unlike the last time they were swept. And yes, glad to see some level-headed Suns fans on this site. May your tribe increase, and expect a lot of us San Antonio diehards rooting for you against the Lakers. God bless.
I await the off-season with a good deal of trepidation. A slippery slope in the wrong direction is not that far off unless we work toward accomplishing the following over the next season, & two off-seasons:
(1) Make it a BIG priority to AGGRESSIVELY develop our best YOUNG players in-house. That includes playing them during the game! Get their feet REALLY into the fire to see how they respond! We need to find out who the two to three out of this group that are REALLY keepers: Hairston, Temple, Mahinmi, Gee, Jerrells, etc., and then PLAY THEM, AT LEAST 5-10 minutes most games!
(2) Get a TALL, relatively YOUNG, SHOT-BLOCKING, front court player to help TD, particularly for the purpose of protecting the rim (e.g., Splitter, or I think someone like Amir Johnson of the Raptors is an interesting prospect). Otherwise, TD will probably retire at the end of his contract, burnt out, rather than agreeing to stay on to help us win another title in a bit more of a supportive role during his waning years (like the admiral did).
(3) We need to get back to Spurs DEFENSE!, and someone that can hit big threes. Thus, there are two other areas that we should try to upgrade, if possible, via trade or the MLE: A Top-Notched Defender at the SF position (think the Shane Battier, Tayshaun Prince, Andres Kiralenko types are ideal (may require a trade of either TP or Manu), but we need an upgrade over Bogans, unless Hairston is a diamond in the rough and we just don't know it because he hardly ever plays – remember, RJ will likely be gone within a year – so obviously use his expiring, if possible – that would be preferred – maybe the Jazz could use him?). We also need a clutch, heavy volume, high percentage three-point shooter, at any position. Someone like Jason Kapono, Raja Bell, would be great, or perhaps Steve Blake, Eddie House, Tim Thomas, Anthony Morrow, Rasual Butler, or even Steve Novak of the Clippers could be a lower cost option that might work, but something needs to be done…!).
(4) We must be willing to evolve smartly to stay highly competitive! That MAY mean NOT committing to keeping Parker and/or Ginobli til death do us part. Otherwise we could end up like the Celtics of the 1990's in the next 3-4 years. We need MORE high quality YOUNG talent on our team. Hell, all we know that we really have in this regard is Hill & Blair. That's not enough. As a result, we should explore trades similar to the following: Ginobli & McDyess to OKC for 20 yr. old SG James Harden (who has star written all over his future, and he's REALLY good right now), the 29 yr. old, and productive rotation player, the 6'10", 255 pd. Nick Collison, and 23 yr. old, 6'9″, 251 pd. PF D.J. White (who has some promise), particularly if we're never going to play Mahinmi, otherwise the third player could be someone else, or a 1st round draft pick; OKC has plenty of other young talent to choose from as well. Granted, this might not be the right type of deal, but we've got to start thinking along these lines if we want to avoid the potential of a "dark" half decade or more, starting mid-decade, or perhaps a bit earlier.
(5) Get lucky in the the next two drafts!
The off-season is now upon us. Good luck Spurs!
Just wanted to say thank you to the Spurs for playing your hearts out and hope we cross paths again at next year's playoffs.
As much as I want to think about the off-season and everything else.
I think I'm going to stop and remember the season that just happened, it wasn't the best experience ever.
I enjoyed the ride.
Thanks SAS
What a ride! This season started about a year ago at this time when I was deployed to Afghanistan. I found this awesome website to follow the Spurs. I was really excited about the season but when it started I was a little dissapointed. The run the Spurs made late in the season gave me hope but the hope got shattered by the Suns. I guess they had more talent to beat the Spurs this year. Anyway a fun season and I cant wait for the draft and trade rumors to start floating around so we can start making arm-chair coaching decisions. Go Spurs Go!
Wow! I just say wow! I have never seen such a classy fan base before, and I just wanted to congratulate – The fakers comment not included –
to all the "suns fans" who are coming on the spurs blog to talk nice… get the hell out of phoenix and back to where ever it was you came from cause it aint purple and orange that flows through your viens. in fact it is probably some lame spurs fan posing and posting to make himself feel better. hell its probably ole popavich himself posting from his dark closet that he has undoubtedly locked himself into after being shamefully out coached by gentry of all people.
I think the Suns learned a lot from the Spurs in the last decade. Time to face the juggernaut Lakers. They are beatable. Suns are 8-4 against them in the playoffs since 2006–but that is pre-Gasol. He adds a whole lot to that team.
I just wanna thank the whole 48MoH team for all the work they have put into this page and all the interesting discussions they have generated over the season. Definitely looking forward to next season!!!
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Well, I stayed up to watch the Oscars, and before I knew it I didn't have time for Media Monday. Hence, Media Tuesday: Special Edition.
Despite a significant numerical advantage, the Oscar for Best Picture did not go to a movie that started out as a book. Still, there were some book winners and, all in all, it was a good night for
the French everyone. Maybe The Hunger Games will sweep the awards next year. (Feel free to add your 2013 predictions in the comments below or on Facebook.)
Suki Casanave has a review of Eric Klinenberg's Going Solo: The Extraordinary Rise and Surprising Appeal of Living Alone, which opens by citing "a dramatic demographic trend: the startling increase in adults living alone." She understatedly notes that "Exile once ranked as the severest form of punishment — a fate worse than death," before continuing that "many people interviewed for Klinenberg's study, however — from young professionals to divorced middle agers to independent seniors — attest to the benefits of solo living. They describe feelings of complete freedom, the joy of being able to follow your own schedule, indulge your own habits and focus on your own growth and development instead of always considering or caring for someone else. No compromises. No sacrifices. No attachments. These upbeat singles typically find themselves more socially active, not less." Sounds great to me. I am seriously considering reading this book over the weekend, after my wife and son go to sleep.
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Marie G. King, age 89 of Smyrna died Thursday March 27, 2014. She was a native of Lebanon and was preceded in death by her husband, August King, and parents, Harry and Rosa Lee Graves. Mrs. King was a member of Smyrna First United Methodist Church and was retired receptionist with Dr. Kennedy and Dr. Odom.
She is survived by her children; Steven King and wife Carolyn of Murfreesboro, Charles Neal King and wife Chris of Smyrna; grandchildren, Elizabeth King of Murfreesboro, Allison Adams of LaVergne, Bradley King, and Caitlyn King both of Smyrna,.
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Karl Nesselrode
Baltic-German Count Karl Robert Nesselrode, also known as Charles de Nesselrode, (Lisbon, Portugal, December 14, 1780 – Saint Petersburg, March 23, 1862; Russian: Карл Васильевич Нессельроде, Karl Vasilyevich Nesselrode) was a Russian Empire diplomat of German descent. His mother was Jewish by origin and Protestant by faith. For forty years (1816-1856) Nesselrode as foreign minister guided Russian policy; he was a leading European conservative statesman of the Holy Alliance.
He was born on a Russian frigate[1] at Lisbon, Portugal where his father (d. 1810), a count of the Holy Roman Empire, was the ambassador of the Russian emperor. In deference to his mother's Protestantism he was baptized in the chapel of the British Embassy, thus becoming a member of the Church of England and not the Russian Orthodox Church. Nesselrode's Germanic roots were emphasized by his education in a Berlin gymnasium, his father having been appointed ambassador to the Prussian court about 1787.
At the age of 16 he entered the Russian Navy where, with his father's influence, he secured the position of naval aide-de-camp to Emperor Paul.
He then moved to the army, and entered diplomatic service under Paul I's son and successor, Emperor Alexander I. He was attached to the Russian embassy at Berlin, and transferred thence to the Hague.
In August 1806, Nesselrode received a commission to travel in southern Germany to report on the French troops there; he was then attached as diplomatic secretary to Generals Kamenski, Buxhoewden and Bennigsen in succession.
He was present at the inconclusive Battle of Eylau in January 1807, fought by Count Von Bennigsen and assisted at the negotiations of the Peace of Tilsit, (July 1807), whereby Spanish Bonapartist Diego Fernandez de Velasco, (deceased in Paris in the exile in 1811), 13th Duke of Frías, congratulated and seated at table with Napoleon I.
Nesselrode became State Secretary in 1814 and was the head of Russia's official delegation to Congress of Vienna, but for the most part Alexander I acted as his own foreign minister. In 1816, Nesselrode became Russian foreign minister, sharing influence with Count Ioannis Kapodistrias until the latter's retirement in 1822.
For forty years, Nesselrode guided Russian policy and was a leading European conservative statesman of the Holy Alliance. Between 1845 and 1856, he served as Chancellor. As Minister of Foreign Affairs in 1824, he was a plenipotentiary during negotiations with the United States in defining the boundary between Russian America and the American claims known as the Oregon Country, which was resolved with the Russo-American Treaty of 1824, and a parallel treaty with Britain concerning British claims which overlapped on those of the US. A century later in 1924, Mount Nesselrode in the Boundary Ranges of the Alaska-British Columbia boundary was named for him.[2]
In 1849 Nesselrode sent Russian troops to aid Austria in putting down the Hungarian revolution led by Lajos Kossuth.
One frequently overlooked facet of his activity involved Nesselrode's attempts to penetrate Japan's self-isolation. In 1853 he dispatched Yevfimy Putyatin with a letter to the Shogun; Putyatin returned to St. Petersburg with the favorable Treaty of Shimoda.
Nesselrode's efforts to expand Russia's influence in the Balkans and Mediterranean led to conflicts with Turkey, Britain, the then Kingdom of Sardinia, the then Duchy of Savoy and France, allied in the Crimean War (1853–1856). Britain and France were concerned by Russia's growing influence and were determined to support Turkey and so restrict Russia.
His autobiography was published posthumously in 1866.
- ^ Appletons' annual cyclopaedia and register of important events of the year: 1862. New York: D. Appleton & Company. 1863. p. 641.
- ^ "Nesselrode, Mount". BC Geographical Names.
- This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "article name needed". Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press.
Further reading[edit]
- Cowles, Loyal. "The Failure to Restrain Russia: Canning, Nesselrode, and the Greek Question, 1825–1827." International History Review 12.4 (1990): 688-720.
- Grimsted, Patricia Kennedy. The foreign ministers of Alexander I: political attitudes and the conduct of Russian diplomacy, 1801-1825 (University of California Press, 1969)
- Ingle, Harold N. Nesselrode and the Russian rapprochement with Britain, 1836-1844 (University of California Press, 1976)
- Jelavich, Barbara. St. Petersburg and Moscow: Tsarist and Soviet Foreign Policy, 1814-1974 (1974)
- Schroeder, Paul W. The transformation of European politics, 1763-1848 (Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1994)
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TORONTO – If only the Boston Red Sox were still playing for something, their second straight extra-innings win over the Toronto Blue Jays might've been one of those spark-providing moments.
The Red Sox never trailed on Tuesday night, but couldn't hold a lead on the Blue Jays, waiting until the 11th inning for the offense to explode for seven runs as they finally ran away with an 11-7 win.
Dustin Pedroia hit a two-run single to break a 4-4 tie, Mike Napoli demolished a three-run home run into the fifth-level seating of the Rogers Centre and Allen Craig added his first home run with the Red Sox for good measure.
It was the first time since July 21 that the Red Sox scored 11 runs and the first time the Red Sox have won back-to-back games on the road in extra innings since 1986.
1. Rubby De La Rosa was lost
For the first time in 24 major league starts, De La Rosa didn't record a single strikeout. He displayed little command of his pitches while the Blue Jays knocked him around for three runs on seven hits and two walks.
Red Sox manager John Farrell was forced to give the 25-year-old the hook early, pulling De La Rosa with two outs in the fifth inning. He had thrown 99 pitches, 61 for strikes.
It was just the forth time in 14 starts this season De La Rosa was pulled before getting an out in the sixth inning. For a young starter breaking into the big leagues, that's not a horrible pace. Jon Lester had nine of his 15 starts go five innings or less in 2006, but has lowered that number to three in 2014. Over time, pitchers learn how to maximize efficiency. De La Rosa is far from a finished product, but his 3.81 ERA this season is still encouraging.
2. Yoenis Cespedes is Mr. Clutch
Cespedes singled home the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, giving the Red Sox a 4-3 lead at the time.
After collecting the game-winning RBI on Monday night, Cespedes is now hitting .299 over his career with runners in scoring position. He's hitting .250 without runners in scoring position.
3. Burke Badenhop adds another timely double play
Badenhop entered in the seventh inning with a man on first base and induced a groundball double play to end the inning and keep the score tied.
With his diving sinker, Badenhop has collected 14 double plays this season, most by any reliever in the majors. He has a 2.47 ERA.
4. Brock Holt can play shortstop, too
Holt made a few impressive plays at shortstop for the second straight night, including a jump-and-throw play to his right side to throw out Kevin Pillar at first base in the eighth inning.
Holt is only playing the position until Xander Bogaerts returns from the seven-day concussion disabled list (as early as Saturday), but the Red Sox know they have a solid back-up in their super-utility player.
5. Mookie Betts still learning
With one of the largest leads in the majors (unofficially), Betts was nearly picked off first base early in the game. He was ruled safe even after the Blue Jays challenged the close call, but it served as a reminder that Betts is just 21 years old and plays the game fearlessly.
In the ninth inning he chased down a long flyball and came close to converting a leaping catch at the wall, a play Jackie Bradley Jr. has made several times this season. It wasn't a routine play by any means, and Betts displayed great speed and a good jump to reach it, but his unfamiliarity while playing outfield is still evident.
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The Visayas, a collection of islands large and small in the central Philippines, are considered to be the cradle of the country. It was here that Ferdinand Magellan laid a sovereign hand on the archipelago for Spain and began the process of colonization and Catholicization that shaped so much of the nation's history. The islands were also the scene of some of the bloodiest battles fought against the Japanese during World War II, and where General Douglas MacArthur waded ashore to liberate the country after his famous promise, "I shall return".
There are thousands of islands in the Visayas and everywhere you turn there seems to be another patch of tropical sand or coral reef awaiting your attention, usually with a ferry or bangka to take you there. There are nine major island groups – Cebu, Bohol, Siquijor, Negros, Guimaras, Panay, Romblon, Samar, and Leyte – but it's the hundreds in between that make this part of the archipelago so irresistible. Of the smaller islands, some are famous for their beach life (especially Boracay, off the northern tip of Panay), some for their fiestas, and some for their folklore.
No one can accuse the Visayas, and the Visayans who live here, of being a uniform lot. Visayan is the umbrella language, the most widely spoken form of which is Cebuano, but in some areas they speak Ilongo or Waray Waray, in others Aklan; all three languages are closely related Malayo-Polynesian tongues. The diversity of languages is a symptom of the region's fractured topography, with many islands culturally and economically isolated from those around them, part of the Philippine archipelago in little more than name.
Getting around the Visayas is fairly easy, with increasingly efficient transport links. Cebu, Bohol, Negros, Panay, Romblon, Leyte and Samar are all accessible by air, most with daily flights from Manila and, in some cases, Cebu City. Major ferry companies still also ply some routes between Manila and the Visayas, although with increasingly low airfares, these services are dwindling. Within the Visayas, the ferry network is so extensive it doesn't really matter if you can't get a flight. Ferries large and small, safe and patently unsafe, link almost every city and town in the Visayas with neighbouring islands, so it's unlikely you'll ever be stuck for long. But the beauty of the region is that there's no need to make formal plans. There's always another island, another beach, another place to stay.


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Microsoft's ban on modded consoles
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It's slapped wrists all round for Xbox users who tinkered with their consoles. This week, the company cracked down and banned up to 1 million players from its online gaming platform Xbox Live because they had modded the consoles – possibly by fitting mod chips.
According to the BBC, the ban is permanent. If you want to get back on Xbox Live, you have to buy a new console.
The reaction has ranged from indifference to outrage. The indifferent claim you know what you're doing when you crack open the console. The outraged believe you should be able to do what you like with your property.
But what exactly do mod chips do to the console?
On the positive side, they allow you to do more with your Xbox. You can run Linux on it, put in a bigger hard drive if you choose, or use it as a DVD/video player. You can run home-grown software
However, it also allows users to run copies of games. While copies can have a legitimate use – back ups of games you'd rather not get destroyed, for example – modded consoles could, in theory, run pirated games. And it can also give you an advantage when playing some online games.
So, unsurprisingly, Microsoft doesn't like them.
But is banning users from Xbox Live a step too far? It is, after all, a private network, owned by Microsoft. It has the right to set down terms and conditions for using that network, and the sanctions should you break them. However, the online elements of many titles are becoming increasingly important to gameplay.
Modifying the console to take a bigger hard drive or run Linux don't come under the headings of piracy. Not every modded console was altered with copyright infringement in mind. If you bought a PC, you could add and remove hardware as you saw fit. While games consoles might not be PCs , they have many of the same functions and the line is becoming in creasingly blurred as more functions – such as social networking – are added.


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Whilst this blog will never be political and will always centre around food ( I see you sigh with relief there!) it is just my rumination of thoughts, as I ladle another bowl of soup for serving, only this time it is not chicken soup for the soul but the easy lentil soup that graced our table every so often. I meant to share this as Iftar menu, alas here we are. Better late than never.
And since this soup is easy enough, I tend to make a large pot of this quite regularly, irrespective of seasons but they are best served for cold, balmy nights when you don't like the idea of being barefoot in the kitchen for hours yet there are hungry mouths to be fed, so meals need to be prepared. The simmering bowl of lentil will take care of its own, leave them to thicken over gentle low heat and only stir before the final serving.
If you have a slow cooker, it is even easier. Having said that personally I am never a big fan of slow cooking- I like to potter about and make my presence in the kitchen and see the bubbling golden liquid staring back at me. That is when I feel at solitude, and wander away with my thoughts.


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Four Expenses You Must Negotiate
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When it comes to saving money, one of the most important things you can do is ask for a discount. Many of us have been conditioned to just accept costs as they are. Haggling is not really part of the American psyche right now. (Although some point out that bargaining has been on the rise since the recession.)
There is no reason to just accept the first number offered. There are a number of things open to negotiation, from the price of your car — one the few things we do haggle for — to the interest rates on your loans. Before you shell out, make sure you really are getting a good deal. Here are 4 expenses you should be negotiating:
1. Loan Fees and Interest
Whether it's a credit card or a home mortgage, you should be negotiating the costs related to loans. This is especially true if you are a good customer with reasonably good credit. If your credit card charges you with a late payment fee, and you normally pay on time, call and ask to have it waived. You can even call to ask your credit card issuer to lower your rate. I asked to have an annual fee waived — and got what I asked for.
Negotiate mortgage interest rates and closing costs with your lender. See if you can get a lower rate, or see if you can get some of the origination and doc fees waived. Shop around so that you can present what others are offering during your negotiation.
2. Bank Fees
In addition to negotiating loan fees and interest, you can also negotiate bank fees. Many financial institutions are adding fees to checking and savings accounts, and you can ask to have your fees waived, or find out if the bank has an attractive alternative to the account you have now. If you are long-time customer who has used a number of the bank's products and services, there might be something that can be done.
One interesting thing I found out is that my bank actually waives one overdraft fee a year — just for the asking. I discovered this a couple of years ago when an error I made in my records resulted in my withdrawing money that wasn't actually there. When I went to resolve the problem, I discovered that I could just ask to have the fee waived, and that I could do that once each year.
3. Medical Bills
Head to the billing department and find out if you can negotiate the cost of a medical procedure that is causing you difficulty. Find out the average cost of different medical procedures in your area with help from the Healthcare Blue Book. This will give you a good place to start from. You can ask for a cash discount, or ask if there is a cash discount. My dentist and my doctor both offer cash discounts. Another option is to find out about interest-free payment plans. Some health care providers will offer you an interest-free plan if you pay within three to six months.
4. Appliances and Electronics
You know that you should haggle for a better car price. But you can also haggle for other high-priced items, like appliances and electronics for your home. My husband and I bargained for $100 off and free delivery and installation on a washer/dryer set — at the height of the free spending days prior to the recession. Now you might be able to do a little better. Talk to the manager or assistant manager, and do so in an area away from other customers. You don't want the store manager getting spooked by the idea that he or she will have to share the discount with others who have heard your negotiations.
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November 18, 2013
Cracker Barrel Shareholders Vote to Support Eliminating Controversial Pig Cages from Pork Supply Chain
Shareholders of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (NASDAQ: CBRL) voted to support the restaurant outlet's recently-adopted policy to eliminate gestation crates—small cages used to virtually immobilize breeding pigs for months on end—from its pork supply chain.
November 14, 2013
Papa John's to Eliminate Controversial Pig Cages from Pork Supply Chain
Papa John's, an international pizza outlet with more than 4,000 stores, announced it will join other major restaurant chains in working to eliminate controversial gestation crates from its supply chain. The cages, used to confine breeding pigs, have been criticized in recent years by animal welfare advocates and the food industry alike.
November 8, 2013
Ahold USA Pledges to Eliminate Controversial Pig Cages from Pork Supply Chain
Ahold USA, the parent company of Stop & Shop New England, Stop & Shop New York Metro, Giant Carlisle and Giant Landover with nearly 770 supermarkets in 13 states, along with Peapod, the nation's leading online grocery shopping and delivery service, announced it is eliminating the lifelong confinement of pigs in cages from its supply chain.
October 31, 2013
Coalition Asks Court to Protect Consumers, Uphold Meat Labeling Rule
A coalition of advocates for family farmers, farm workers and animal welfare has joined with independent producers to defend the U.S. Department of Agriculture's country-of-origin labeling regulations by filing an amicus curiae brief in support of the law. The regulations tell consumers the national origin of meat, seafood and other agricultural products for sale.
October 24, 2013
Second Class Action Lawsuit Filed Challenging Perdue's "Humane" Claims
The Humane Society of the United States announced the filing of a second class action lawsuit against the nation's fourth-largest poultry producer, Perdue Farms, Inc. over the company's alleged false advertising of factory farmed chicken products as "humane."
October 23, 2013
Money Talks: Help Animals with Sustainable, Responsible, and Humane Investing
Whether avoiding companies that harm animals or investing in ones that help them, sustainable and responsible investing means you can watch your money grow and do right by animals.
October 18, 2013
Raleigh Transit Authority Settles Lawsuit Over Ads Exposing Pig Abuse
The Raleigh Transit Authority and The Humane Society of the United States have settled a lawsuit filed in August challenging the Transit Authority's refusal to run advertisements that show pigs suffering in extreme confinement, a common pork industry practice.
October 4, 2013
Buffalo Public School District Joins Meatless Monday Movement
Buffalo Public School District has joined the international Meatless Monday movement by offering exclusively meat-free meals in its K-12 cafeterias every Monday and by educating students about the health benefits of eating more plant-based foods.
September 26, 2013
Martha Stewart Calls on N.J. Legislators to Help Protect Pigs from Cruelty
New Jersey native Martha Stewart has written to members of the New Jersey legislature on behalf of breeding pigs.
September 17, 2013
Animal Welfare Groups Urge N.J. Legislators to Support Override on Gestation Crate Bill
New Jersey-based and national animal welfare organizations have joined together to urge state legislators to reaffirm their support for a statewide ban on the extreme confinement of breeding pigs in gestation crates—cages roughly the size of pigs' bodies that are so small, the animals can't even turn around.


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I remember reading Goldman's story and for some reason I felt as if we were not getting the full picture. I have no idea why my gut was telling me that. In interviews, he said his marriage seemed "perfect.'' Maybe it was. But it seemed very odd for a happy couple to suddenly be involved in an overseas kidnapping.
I wondered at the time why I didn't read about any friends or family speaking out against his wife, Bruna. I only heard the husband's point-of-view. Go ahead, bash me. I realize that it might seem heartless. I guess what I was missing was the wife's side of the story, and I still feel as if I have not heard it.
Why did she stay in Brazil? Why did she want her son to stay there and not see his own father ? I do hope that David Goldman is reunited for good with his son. But I also hope that one day we hear why he was taken in the first place.
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Upgrades are a way of life when your hobby revolves around computers. Aside from the most basic office tasks, pretty much any task that uses a computer will require something better in what feels like no time at all. The cycle is one that we are all familiar with and it marches on, whether we hop on board or not. Not many years ago, the option to go over the 3.0 barrier was something reserved for the crowd willing to shell out a higher premium, and quad core was something often just out of reach.
AMD has been coming out strong with a solid line of processors that won't require an arm and a leg in exchange for a great bit of power. With strong performers across the gamut, every build has a spot, whether you are looking for a dual core or wanting to push things with a six core monster. Where does that leave the ones in the middle, the ones who want to get things done and keep up in this always changing electronic world? For the average person, breaking the bank isn't always an option, but skimping to get by shouldn't be either.
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BURTON, Michigan — An attempted robbery was reported at 1:22 p.m. Feb. 22 at a North Center Road convenience store.
The suspect fled the store after an employee threatened him with pepper spray.
Police said the suspect was seen fleeing southbound on Center Road in a van with blue lettering. Police later arrested a Flint man, who is lodged in the Genesee County Jail.
Relative suspected in home invasion
At 12:42 a.m. Tuesday, police responded to a report of a home invasion in the 2000 block of Woodland Pass.
Police said a resident, 70, heard a noise in the house and found people taking weapons.
According to police reports, when he confronted them, they fled in the direction of Surrey Lane.
Burton Officers Kevin Kissel, Todd Claerhout and Eric Freeman are credited for quick action, resulting in an arrest by Grand Blanc Township police of three Flint men and a Flint woman, said Burton Detective Matt Bade.
Police said one of the people arrested is a relative of the resident.
Warrants were issued Wednesday for three of the suspects, who were lodged in the Genesee County Jail.
The other was released.
Applicant arrested
At 3:53 p.m. Feb. 19, Burton Police Department staff members alerted officers to a 30-year-old Burton man who came in for a permit to purchase a handgun.
The man had an outstanding warrant out of Bay City for failure to appear for arraignment for a second license suspension violation, said police, who arrested the man.
Armed robbery reported
At 2:45 p.m. Feb. 21, police responded to a report of an armed robbery at a Bristol Road gasoline station.
A witness told police that a man indicated he had a handgun in the pocket of his hoodie before robbing the store and leaving in a white full-size van with lettering on the side.
Detroit man arrested after assault
A 30-year-old Burton man was able to fend off an armed assailant Monday outside an Atherton Road bar.
According to police reports, the Burton man left the bar after words were exchanged between the men. Outside, the victim told police the man showed a weapon and yelled, "What do you have to say now?"
The victim told police he was able to wrestle free from the man, kicking him in the head.
A 39-year-old Detroit man was arrested on charges of felonious assault, violation of the felony firearm act and possession of an unregistered firearm. His vehicle also was impounded.
A felony warrant was obtained Wednesday, and the man was lodged in the Genesee County Jail.
Police seek drive-by shooter
Police are looking for leads on a drive-by shooting reported at 6:39 p.m. Monday on Lippincott Road west of Center Road.
The caller told police she was in the living room when she heard eight to 10 gunshots and glass breaking. Officers observed two bullet holes at the scene and recovered two projectiles.
According to police reports, the victim said she had no reason to believe she would be targeted.


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How To Work with Steff
You can either work with us on one-off projects, or you keep me around on an ongoing basis with as a Copywriting & Marketing retainer.
One-off projects might include a website launch or an ebook project. Some clients also hire me for a month of blogging, then decide to continue their blog themselves based on the Blog Content Plan we create.
After initial contact, we will draw up a project brief for you to approve, and I'll provide you with an estimate based on the number of hours I expect the project to take. Once all this is approved and a deposit is paid, I'll get right to work.
Clients who invest in a regular Copywriting & Marketing retainer are my first priority, so if you have ongoing writing and marketing needs, consider contracting me for regular monthly services and taking advantage of a discounted rate.
Our rates are more more reasonable than you'd expect from a formless, many-tentacled Elder God. Check out my writing packages or contact me today for a free quote. I bring the words. You bring the awesome. Let's make magic happen.
Contact Us
- Email: steff AT grymmandepic DOT com
- Phone: New Zealand clients phone: 027 414 7016. Overseas clients phone: +64 27 414 7016.
- Skype: @steffmetal