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By Pete on Friday, January 25, 2013 at 3:51 PM
It only took two months.
At 3 o'clock this afternoon, a new ownership team -- one featuring the owners of Fuzzy's Taco Shop, plus former La Grange manager and longtime Dallas talent buyer Scott Beggs, Tactics Productions owner and talent buyer Kris Youmans and Elm Street Tattoo owner and internationally renowned tattoo artist Oliver Peck -- signed a multi-year lease with Westdale Properties to reopen the La Grange space, which closed abruptly in mid-November.
Plans for the space include the installation of Fuzzy's Taco Shop's first Deep Ellum location (in La Grange's former restaurant half) and a renovation of the performance room, which will be re-branded as a venue called Three Links and which will be run by Beggs, Youmans and Peck.
"We've tossed around the idea for a while now," Youmans says, explaining that his team has been negotiating various potential deals for the space not long after former La Grange owner Stephanie Schumacher first announced her intentions to sell the space in September of 2011. "The plan is for it to remain very much what it was. We'll have rock shows, punk shows, indie shows. It will be the same type of club that La Grange was, just maybe a different decor."
The La Grange brand will continue as a concept and business owned by Schumacher -- just one no longer tied or connected to the 2704 Elm Street address or the new businesses moving in.
The first show to be hosted under the Three Links banner will take place on Saturday, February 9, as local talent buying agency Parade of Flesh hosts Los Angeles hardcore act Terror on a bill also featuring Dallas' own Power Trip. Other confirmed upcoming shows include a March 17 performance from Off With Their Heads and Teenage Bottlerocket, an April 11 show from Angry Samoans, and a Voodoo Glow Skulls show on April 24. Other shows may pop up sporadically on the new space's calendar in the coming months, Beggs says, but the venue won't host regular performances until the new Fuzzy's location formally opens and venue renovations are complete. Beggs expects the restaurant and venue to be fully operational be late March or early April.
Renovations to the venue space include a new sound system, new lighting and a new, secret society-oriented decor, a nod to the venue's name, which references a secondary name for the Odd Fellows society of which Beggs, Youmans and Peck are all members. Peck will be in charge of the decor, the venue's not-yet-unveiled logo and its visual branding.
"We'll probably just fill the place with stuff from the Webb Gallery," Beggs says with a laugh, referencing the Waxahachie gallery owned by friend of the new ownership team and fellow Odd Fellows member Bruce Webb. "I have been promised that the restaurant will be the most edgy of all the Fuzzy's, too, which is exciting."
Beggs will be in charge of booking and managing the Three Links venue. Youmans will book shows to the space, too, but plans to continue placing Tactics Productions affairs at other venues around town as it currently does.
"It's open to other promoters," Youmans says, emphasizing his hope that Three Links' booking will be a joint venture between himself, Beggs and other, independent entities. "I don't want anyone to think this is just my club."
"We've already reached out to a lot of other booking companies in town," Beggs adds. "A number of them already have holds on the calendar, too."
The space will retain La Grange's Specific Use Permit and will sell alcohol under a catering license until its liquor license application is approved. Beyond that, the lone paperwork the new ownership team is waiting on from the city before opening is their space's Certificate of Occupancy.
Once that all falls into place, Beggs and Youmans say they expect the new space to quickly find its legs.
"The biggest difference is that we're going to have stability on the restaurant side, which is something we never had," says Beggs, explaining one difference he anticipates existing between Three Links and La Grange. "The venue [at La Grange] always ran fine."
"It's a great small room," adds Youmans. "And this town could really use one of those right now. We want to turn it into a cool, little, nationally recognized, 200-capacity club. We want to build a brand with it."

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Martin explains further:
One thing people don't understand about gun violence is that it's not typically premeditated. Often, it's an impulsive response to a conflict when a gun was present. In other words, a conflict breaks out, a gun is present, and gun-violence ensues. If there is not a gun present in these situations, they likely don't result in death or serious injury.
Finally, Martin raises two additional (and grave) concerns: gun-related accidents and suicide. As he puts it:
You don't have to look too far to see examples of guns going off accidently (even when owned and operated by people who are well-trained). Likewise, college can be an extraordinarily emotional time (academic difficulty, relationship problems, career concerns and fears, etc.) with 10 percent of college students considering suicide at some point. Gun access is a risk-factor for suicide. So putting these findings together suggests college campuses are no place for guns.
The connection between impulsivity, opportunity, and gun violence underscores the logic of banning guns in places like churches and college campuses, with the exception of well-trained security detail. As we see again and again, guns can discharge accidentally, even when owned and operated by law enforcement and others well-trained in firearms.
Our churches and college campuses increasingly must have a plan in place for staff, students, and congregants in case there's an active shooter on the premises.
We cannot always predict what will drive someone down the path of darkness such that he or she will pick up a gun in order to take his or her own life or the life of others. But one way we can prevent greater injury and loss of life is by insisting on tighter regulations in churches and on college campuses.
Lord, have mercy.
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Good video and refreshingly honest. So refreshing that I signed up. His video prediction in the members area are consistent to what has unfolded although he is carrying a loss on the short side but otherwise making big profits on his long calls.
True - sybs didnt see the vidio but sybs iz a BIG fan of thecharts and haz been eyeballing divergence in the rsi dating back 2 full yearz on the weekly... With a short interest of sub 2%, shorts have been getting burnt for 'an extended period of time.'. They have brought it to lofty levelz aided by FMR robots to kill them along the way.... 90/95% of the shorts have perished and all the pumps on the planet have been baked into this pig... The markets are pulling back and this pig iz on the cusp of getting ripped to shreds on extremely high volume... The fall will be epic.
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The Cotati City Council has called a special meeting for 7 p.m. Monday, July 1, to consider changes in city water rates.
The proposed change in rates for the average residential customer will be an increase of 2.1 percent, which will result in an increase of $2 per month during the summer when usage is at its highest and $1.30 per month during the winter. Currently, residential customers pay $2.64 for each thousand gallons of water used.
The city is proposing a tiered rate structure where customers pay a higher rate for water at higher levels of use. The proposed rate structure, according to the city staff report, would help keep water charges moderate at lower levels of use and encourages conservation at higher levels of use.
The proposal also calls for multi-family and non-residential customers to pay the average rate paid by the residential class. All customers will continue to pay a fixed meter charge with a billing every two months.
According to a staff report, Cotati has not changed water rates in more than six years. And the city's independent rate consultant recently completed a water and sewer rate study and recommended Cotati adjust the water rates to meet the rising cost of providing water service and supporting the necessary infrastructure projects. However, there is no proposed change to the sewer rates.
State law mandates water and sewer systems must be self supporting, meaning the funding comes solely from the rates, and this revenue may not be used for any other city services. The city staff report states no local, state or federal taxes offset the costs.
Since 2007, the cost of wholesale water from the Russian River has increased by 53 percent, the staff report said. And Cotati relies on the Russian River for two-thirds of its water supply.
The city report, written by Damien O'Bid, City Engineer and Director of Public Works, says, "After six years of managing these increases for our customers, we need to plan for future rate changes so they don't erode our ability to provide services to our customers and maintain our system. There are funding requirements to support projects that will improve our system reliability and resiliency and to replace aging infrastructure."


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Do you believe in a greater price for a piece because you know it's a classic & it'll last forever?
I find a lot of people think it's a myth that paying higher prices means higher quality. Since I've been making my own clothes for years, I can judge quality in retail clothes. In my opinion you get what you pay for (when still shopping wisely of course); I believe in paying more even if it means having less.
What's your take on having a bountiful, trendy wardrobe that will last a couple seasons versus a small collection of classic pieces that will be worn for years ? Quantity or quality?posted about 6 years ago
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Generally I agree that you get what you pay for, but often it's not so simple as that. Sadly, there is a lot of high-priced stuff that isn't very good quality; usually in those cases you're just "paying for the brand" and you'd be better off just buying the cheaper non-label version for how long it would last you. You don't see this problem much with really high-end designers, but sometimes mid-range brands can be misleadingly expensive.
And if you're selective and know how to judge for quality, you can still find long-lasting quality pieces at cheaper prices. Vintage and thrift stores are a great example (if something's lasted 30+ years already, you know it's pretty good quality!), but, shoot, I have a couple garments from places like Target and Kmart that I'm still wearing more than five years after I bought them. But it does take some work (and luck!) to find them; you can't count on any old thing from F21 to last a decade.
As far as my wardrobe goes, I straddle the line between quality and quantity. When I buy classic pieces like an LBD or separates for my work wardrobe, I go to reputable stores and pay a more for something timeless that fits well and will last. However, when I'm getting a trendy piece just for wearing now and passing on in a year or less, I'm not going to spend much money on it. Therefore my wardrobe has a lot of disposable garments that are almost completely replaced every few years plus a small section of classic clothes that hasn't changed much at all. I think it's a good balance; I always have my nice timeless staples, but I'm not stuck wearing only those same staple garments alone season after season, either.posted about 6 years ago
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i generally agree but i check item against item and each specific piece for quality. i'm not really brand loyal and i don't think i ever will be. some cheap department store clothes i got on sale in junior high still fight me and i'm halfway through college. not a tear or loose string anywhere :)posted about 6 years ago
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I think higher price sometimes means better materials (e.g silk from a more expensive brand compared to polyester or viscose from a cheap brand) but unless we're comparing big designer names to the high street then I don't think actual quality often comes into it. A lot of mid-price brands make their clothes the same way and as cheaply as cheap brands/stores do.
For example, I'll compare New Look and Topshop. They're both stores I regularly buy from, and though Topshop often charge like £15+ more for something than New Look do, apart from getting a slightly softer fabric there is little difference at all. There's rarely any difference in the craftsmanship at all.
I think the only times you can tell a noticeable difference between a cheap and more expensive brand is when it comes to denim and knitwear.posted about 6 years ago
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As a general principle I agree that you get what you pay for, but I think Jukilove said the caveat already: you still need to shop wisely to avoid the exceptions and find good pieces. Handing over more money doesn't guarantee quality. There are so many factors that affect pricing – prestige, advertising, core market, etc. The quality of a garment isn't necessarily reflected in the price (as a few people have said, Urban Outfitters is a good example, in my opinion).
A lot of mass market brands, whether they're low or mid-end, have their clothes made in the same factories by the same workers operating in the same conditions, under the same time constraints, etc. Unless some brands have invest more in better materials, you won't be able to tell much difference in quality, because the craftsmanship will be the same. Many mid-end brands will use higher quality fabrics and trimmings, more details etc, but still need to produce a large number of garments in a short space of time as cheaply as possible. Quickly made doesn't always mean badly made, but sometimes it does (especially trend-led items, which are designed for a quick turnaround, not a long life).
Personally, I'd prefer a small wardrobe of well-made, durable, classic clothing than a vast selection of badly-made stuff that is visibly cheap and won't last. I buy everything with this in mind, even in cheaper shops, and avoid fast fashion. I'm on a small budget so many of my "investment" items are vintage and didn't actually cost me a lot, but will probably last long after I'm too old and fat to wear them. So if you can't afford to spend much, being discerning can still buy you quality.posted about 6 years ago
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higher price DOES NOT equate to higher quality. my frankie b jeans lasted about a year before the stitching started to fall apart, and the color faded too fast from normal wear. on the other hand, i have had a pair of F21 jeans for almost 3 years and they are in tip-top shape.posted about 6 years ago
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i believe cheap price=cheapquality but higher price dont mean better qualityposted about 6 years ago
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I think it really depends on the brand to be honest. Some of my primark clothes have lasted years whereas an expensive boutique dress fell apart after one wear. I used to try and buy as many items as possible but this year i've really tried to view my wardrobe as an investment and bought more expensive pieces that can be worn in many different ways and I've found i have so much more to wear now!posted about 6 years ago
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it depends. it applies to many stores, yet not to many others. stores like anthropologie have well made clothes, but they're just priced higher because it's more unique. places like urban outfitters where things are pretty expensive, but not terribly, doesn't have that great quality either.
but you could find the same quality item from a department store as you could from a designer store.
i really think it depends on how well known the label is, how good their clothes are (style wise) and what kind of customers they get based on age.posted about 6 years ago
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Generally, yeah. I've seen some exceptions, I mean a lot of the stuff I get from cheaper stores (which is the vast majority of stuff I buy, since I'm a broke teen :P) tends to wear out quicker, but I have to say, some stuff from F21 and stores like that, have lasted me foreverrrr, though it is kind of a hit-or-miss.
I do get some things from designers if I go to their outlets (I have this huge outlet mall near me and it's pretty great haha) and it is usually very good quality, and lasts a long time.
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I believe it depends on the store that you shop in. If you go to a store that generally sells clothes at high prices than those clothes probably are of good quality and will last long, but if you get something from the store thats on sale and now cheaper, that doesn't make the item of worse quality does it? thats why i shop from both cheap and expensive stores, and always check the sale section. Actually the sale section is where you'll find me pretty much exclusively the whole time im in an expensive store. but i also shop in some stores that are pretty cheap, but i'll admit i wouldn't buy for example; a coat to last me all winter (and maybe the next few) from there. I believe you don't exactly get what you pay for; you get what your willing to spend.posted about 6 years ago


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Ohio officials returned two leopards, two macaques and a bear Friday to the widow of a man who last October released 56 exotic animals near Zanesville and then killed himself.
Most of the animals were killed by authorities for the sake of public safety, but some were turned over to the Columbus Zoo.
Now, despite public statements from zoo employees that they believe these animals should not be returned to Marian Thompson; despite the fact there is no provision in Ohio law to monitor the welfare of these animals once they are in Thompson's custody, the Ohio Department of Agriculture says it has exhausted its authority in the case.
There is nothing they can do. They cannot even require Thompson to improve the conditions on her property to ensure a better quality of life for the animals -or more security for people living near them.
Shifting the burden to the local level, a spokeswoman for the agriculture department said the Humane Society, with help from the local prosecutor, could step in if there was an investigation into animal cruelty.
It is a shame Ohio officials and politicians are unwilling to make the changes necessary to protect exotic animals - and the public - but are perfectly willing to lay responsibility on dedicated animal welfare workers and local prosecutors who may not be especially prepared to deal with leopards and macaques.
There is no doubt local authorities will do their best to meet their responsibilities to these animals and local residents. Thompson's case may even fade from memory. But she and her late husband are not unique. Ohio lawmakers must strengthen the state's laws before more animals - or humans - pay the price of failure to do so.
In a way, it is a shame Al Armendariz was forced out of his regional administrator's job for the Environmental Protection Agency. He was just being honest in the comment that got him into trouble, after all.
About two years ago, Armendariz said this in a speech: "My philosophy of enforcement was kind of like how the Romans used to conquer little villages in the Mediterranean. They'd go into a little Turkish town somewhere. They'd find the first five guys they saw and they'd crucify them. And then, you know, that town was really easy to manage for the next few years."
After apologizing for "my poor choice of words," Armendariz resigned. EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson claimed his remarks "don't comport" with agency policy.
Nonsense. Armendariz merely articulated standard EPA policy, particularly regarding the coal industry.
But while treating a politically incorrect industry with severity, the government hands out billions of dollars to "alternative" energy firms - and doesn't worry if they squander it. Again, that's policy under President Barack Obama.


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WELLSBORO — The heartbreaking case of a puppy left to die in an animal carrier by the side of the road has resulted in an outpouring of support from the public....
I think the HSUS and other animal advocate groups are great and will continue to receive my support(money, etc.). The money you spend on the HSUS and others is well spent if you love animals like I do. Take this horrible animal abuse incident for example. The HSUS sends several staff members to this seminar. There will be salary costs, time and travel expenses for the HSUS. There may be no direct benefit to any animal in the short term but many animals will benefit in the long term. I am happy to support the HSUS! The Animal Advocacy Center will get a donation from me and I thank the person who reported the crime and the person who helped break this case!
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Easy fix, 2 legged animals that do this to 4 legged animals, if found guilty, give 'em a bullet in the head now. Then they won't show up later committing another crime.
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The current laws of PA are more than sufficient to deal with any instances of animal cruelty. The only thing lacking is funds and manpower to enforce them. You are never going to be able to pass enough laws to stop all animal cruelty. This seminar is back by Humane Society of the United States which is a fraudulent organization that owns and operates NO humane societies and contributes less than 1% of their annual $200 million dollar budget to actually benefit animals. HSUS contributes more to their pension fund than to animals. ****humanewatch****
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I do agree with being promoters such as Bob Arum that their mission is to make money. Same thing with GBP. GBP will put Canelo against Mayweather to make money. If Canelo losses, a set back to build up for Canelo but they make great money with that fight. If Canelo wins, they win even more on Canelo's future fights.
I blame both fighters now. If Pac really wants the fight, then he should demand Mayweather from Arum. If Floyd truly wants the fight, then he should be sending his advisor/manaer to approach Pac to make the fight. But both fighters are just talking wanting to fight each other.
This fight is not gonna happen, never. Both fighters are avoiding each other.
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that ******* spin machine is on 200% right now
they are all running with that "its both there fault" argument right now.
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Didn't realise that the writer was supposed to be a "writer". Rather loosely constructed. At least he was fair to Arum, whose main duty is to make a proper promotion which earns as much as possible for all concerned.
He omitted at least 2 important points.
1) The announcement of Keith Kizer a few months ago that he called a meeting of all the parties, and that Top Rank, Golden Balls and Manny Pacquiao attended. They were all in agreement wit each other on the terms including full Olympic style tests. The only one who did nt attend was Floyd Mayweather, who did not even acknowledge the invitation. Kizer finished by saying that he pits the blame for the fight not happening squarely on Mayweather's shoulders.
2) That there is an important, potentially very costly court case in progress against Mayweather and associates, brought by Pacquiao, which would be a big hindrance to any agreement on having a fight.
There are likely other impediments as well, but these are the most immediately recalled.
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FRANKLIN - Tim Hevener collected four RBIs Monday to power Pendleton County past Union, 13-3, in Potomac Valley Conference action.
"This is the best Union team I've seen in the past 10 years," PCHS coach Sam Yokum said. "They made plays and they hit the ball. They are a very much improved team. We're just happy getting the win."
For the Wildcats, Trey Cooper went 3-4 with two doubles and one RBI. Luke Yokum was 1-1 with three runs scored and Tyler Shears was 2-3 with two RBIs.
Evan Arrington earned the win for the Wildcats, giving up one run and striking out three batters.
Brandon Streets took the loss for Union, giving up 10 runs on seven hits in four innings.
Pendleton County (2-1) travels to Bath Co., Va. on Wednesday for a 4:30 p.m. contest.
Musselman pounds East Hardy, 12-2
INWOOD - Jarin Jenkins led the offensive assault Monday as Musselman defeated East Hardy, 12-2, in non conference action.
"We're a young team," Cougars coach Chad Williams said. "We're still making a lot of mistakes. I definitely see some potential in there. We've been playing some very good teams. Playing that caliber of competition will only make us better."
Tyler Gross earned the victory, giving up two runs and striking out four.
Logan Strawderman took the loss. He pitched four innings, giving up 10 runs and eight walks.
Jenkins was 3-3 at the plate with four runs scored. George Belinski was 1-1 with a triple and three runs scored and Chris Schleuss went 2-4 with two doubles and four RBI.
For East Hardy, Strawderman and Jesse Miller were both 1-2 with an RBI.
The Cougars (1-3) travel to Washington at 4:30 p.m. today.
Girls Softball
Elkins squeaks by Lewis County, 8-7
WESTON - Kori Evans struck out five Monday as Elkins defeated Lewis County 8-7 in Big 10 Conference action.
"The game was back and forth for the duration," EHS coach Ashley Cameron said. "Every time we would get a lead, Lewis would battle back. I was proud of the way the girls responded, especially when someone made a mistake. We never let up and we kept fighting, so this was a real nice team win for us."
Evans earned the victory, going 7 innings and giving up seven runs on nine hits.
Amy Fincham paced the offense for the Tigers, going 4-4 with two doubles and three runs scored. Jordan Hart was 3-4 with two doubles, two RBI's and a run scored and Hailey Collins was 3-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored.
The Lady Tigers host Fairmont Senior at 6 p.m. today.
Petersburg blanks Frankfort, 6-0
RIDGELEY - Petersburg continued its domination Monday, shutting out Frankfort, 6-0, in PVC action. The Vikings (3-0) haven't given up a run this season.
"Our defense is strong," PHS coach Bubba Hedrick said. "We had many opportunities to blow the game wide open, but we didn't. It was a conference game for us, so we had to win. Our goal is to win the conference."
Marley Thompson earned the victory. She pitched seven innings, striking out nine, and gave up two hits.
Alex Northcraft took the loss, giving up 12 hits in seven innings.
Sophomore Cassidy Hedrick paced the offense for the Vikings, going 3-4 with a double and an RBI. Senior Megan Cook also had a solid performance, going 2-4 with an RBI. Brooke Hott, Brittani Bible and Tori Weasenforth also had RBI's for Petersburg.
The Vikings travel to Keyser on Wednesday for a 6:30 p.m. game.


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Sir Winston Churchill
My three children attend Tesoro Del Valle Elementary School, where the teachers and staff are dedicated and responsive to our children's academic needs.
Additionally, I believed Tesoro Del Valle had an emphasis on academic excellence. My 11-year-old son Peter, in sixth grade, has repeatedly made the high honor roll since he was eligible in the fourth grade.
His brother Will, 8, in fourth grade, was excited it would be his first year with letter grades. It was Will's goal to stand on the same stage at the honor roll assembly with his brother.
My eight-year-old daughter Kathryn, still a year away from "letter grades," already has her sights on following in her brothers' footsteps. Her report cards reflect this motivation.
With great anticipation, the first report card of the year came home. Will was ecstatic. His goal of standing on the same stage as his brother to receive high honor roll was coming true. Much to our dismay, within one day his aspirations were crushed.
When Peter broke the news to me, I honestly thought it was another of his silly jokes. He then handed me the letter from Principal Mary Post. I was enraged as I read it.
The honor roll assembly had been canceled in favor of a single assembly at the end of the school year, purportedly to allow more children to participate. The letter went on to cite "undue stress" on some students and "discouragement" in others.
To make matters worse, the fourth-graders would not be allowed to participate in honor roll at all. Will was crushed as the goal he worked so hard to achieve was snatched from him at the last minute.
On the surface this act seems an innocuous, if not noble effort to protect our children. However, underneath this simple act lies an erroneous belief that opens the door to a bigger picture of interconnected falsehoods perpetuating a painful fallacy about life, that life is always fair.
Whether this desire to promote good feelings and self-esteem stems from a romantic view of childhood, adult guilt or perhaps a desire to spare children pain, these intentions often result in unattended consequences, namely stepping away from academic accountability and excellence.
It is evident America is in a crisis situation regarding academic excellence. According to the National Research Council, average students in other industrialized nations are as proficient in mathematics as our top students.
Nationally, corporations are losing billions of dollars in training and time spent on students who are not properly prepared with even the basics. In 1983, an education commission appointed by President Ronald Reagan's first Secretary of Education Terrel H. Bell announced: "(America's) educational institutions seem to have lost sight of the basic purposes of schooling, and of the high expectations and disciplined effort needed to attain them."
In its report "A Nation at Risk," the National Commission on Excellence in Education declared the "intellectual, moral and spiritual strengths of our people" were in danger. American schools, once the envy of the world, had been overtaken by competitors abroad.
The letter sent to parents informing us of the decision stated teachers were concerned that recognizing only a select number of students puts undue stress on all students to perform at a level of expertise that may or may not be obtainable.
The example of excellence set by a few has always been the "bar" to measure performance and to motivate individuals to achieve their personal best. Taking that example away and replacing it with a "feel-good" atmosphere that replaces feelings for performance artificially evens the playing field, resulting in setting the bar firmly on mediocrity.
We have always looked up to heroes: heroes of the sports industry and intellectual pursuits.
Do I look up to Albert Einstein? Yes. Will I ever be like him? Perhaps not, but the bar has been set.
I know for myself I will never know what I can achieve until I identify a goal and try to obtain it. There are times I may not be able to achieve that goal. Instead of success, I get something more valuable: I stretch myself and discover my personal best.
The letter goes on to state that teachers found during the year students would earn honor roll one time and then often become discouraged when a grade slipped during third trimester and did not meet their grade point average.
It has been my belief that a child's school years serve to prepare him or her for life as a productive and effective adult. Basic precepts about life are built during these formative years and many lessons are learned, sometimes the hard way.
Noted psychologist, author, columnist and parenting specialist Dr. Sylvia Rimm, believes the notion parents can (or should) create an environment in which children always succeed is a fallacy.
"Children who learn to lose without being devastated and use failure experiences to grow will achieve in the classroom and in society," she writes. "Learning to compete is central to achievement in schools."
It is this very "disappointment" that often transforms into drive; a new resolve to be better and to achieve. One might even go as far as saying America has been built on this type of resolve.
The letter further stated that with the new system, teachers and parents believe more students will have the opportunity to earn honors.
The preoccupation with inclusiveness and celebrating every achievement produces apathy towards awards. If everybody is "the best," then what really is "the best?"
The watermark of excellence has been washed away in a sea of mediocrity and feel-good desires. This paradigm produces an equity that trivializes its very purpose of recognizing "achievement."
It is a futile attempt to eradicate failure and the acknowledgment of its consequences, in the process redefining excellence to mean whatever suits the individual and rendering "success" meaningless.
Furthermore, this type of system becomes increasingly directed at "self" and the needs of self, producing an air of entitlement, based not on achievements, but on a system where the "norm" is reward.
Peter Sacks, in his book "Generation X Goes to College," says of this generation of students: "(T)hey expect to be entertained.
They harbor a sense of entitlement and expectation of success beyond reason. After all, they were reared in the K-12 myth that everyone is entitled to succeed."
As an involved father, I understand the heartache of failure and the need for a parent to see his or her children succeed.
But I also understand character-building and it is not always pleasant, especially when your child is going through trying times. More importantly, I am gravely concerned primarily for my children's future happiness and success in life.
The "honor roll" issue, seemingly inconsequential to some, is a crucial link in the chain that leads to a successful future - a future built on fairness, understanding, humility, hard work and respect.
As a father, have I not accepted a responsibility above all else to prepare my children for the world?


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The Knicks (7-1) have made the most of the schedule by beating the teams they should and also teams that will likely be in the championship hunt.
But tonight's test may be bigger than expected, considering they're facing a New Orleans Hornets squad that is in complete rebuilding mode, and New York is coming into town fully rested after toying with the Pacers in Sunday' matinee.
Knicks' head coach Mike Woodson said while on paper the Hornets look like an easy win, he's comfortable in knowing that his veteran squad won't look past any team, feeble or not.
Woodson then noted that the Knicks play three tough opponents in their next four games that include the Dallas Mavericks, Jeremy Lin's Houston Rockets, and the surging Milwaukee Bucks, so looking past the Hornets is not an option.
"I don't know if it's a trap game, but we're not looking ahead," Woodson said, adding the Knicks have big plans this year. "We're playing for something. We're trying to stay at the top, [and] trying to win our division, and host the first round at home. Whoever we play they have to know we're a tough out and they have to get their win someplace else."
Center Tyson Chandler has been pleased with how focused the team has been and agrees with Woodson that the team won't come out flat or ill-prepared.
Chandler noted that the focus of last year's team might've waned when playing a matinee game and then followed that up with a game against an also-ran. But this year's veteran-laden squad won't fall into those trappings.
"It's been a big difference from last year to this year. Last year we didn't really have time to jell or learn each other with a true training camp," Chandler said, adding these types of road trips have built bonding and camaraderie. "It's just a different schedule when you're home instead of on the road. When you're home you get more time to prepare, but on the road your schedule is a little more hectic and preparation level is used differently, so guys have to come together quicker."


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This year, there should be no holdout and no questions about his contract for DeSean Jackson. He can't claim to be underpaid or underappreciated.
Instead, after two years of protracted questions about his future and thinly veiled frustration with his rookie deal, the electrifying receiver should have just one thing on his mind when training camp opens next week: reversing a two-year slide in production.
Jackson scowled through the last two seasons as the two-time Pro Bowler watched the Eagles spend big while he played under his rookie contract. Much of the joy seemed to drain from his performance, and so did some of his big-play moments.


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The Patriots made a move to strengthen their backfield by signing running back Thomas Clayton to their 53-man roster off of the Cleveland Brown's practice squad Thursday. To accommodate Clayton's arrival, the Patriots released offensive lineman Quinn Ojinnaka.
Clayton returns to New England after being waived by the team on Sept. 4. The 5-foot-11, 222 pound running back then signed was signed to the Browns' practice squad Sept. 14.
Clayton was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the sixth round of the 2007 Draft out of Kansas Sate, spending the bulk of his first two season's on their practice squad before landing on injured reserve with a groin injury during the 2009 preseason.
Clayton will now have to stay on the Patriots' 53-man roster for three weeks, which includes their Week 5 bye.
Ojinnaka was acquired by New England for a conditional draft pick during the preseason. He spent each of the first three games on the inactive list before being released Thursday.
This move now places the spotlight on Fred Taylor's injured toe. He was limited in practice the last two weeks and was forced to the sidelines Sunday against the Bills.
If he is unable to go Monday night against the Dolphins, BenJarvus Green-Ellis would likely be asked to carry the load for the Patriots.