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September 19th, 2012 (5:01 PM).
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Cato stood straight.
This is insanity,
he thought. After all the Thalmor had done, to him personally, never would he allow a contract from those bastards to slip through. Something was wrong with this, very wrong. He felt the mark of the Legion burning like a brand on his arm, a permanent reminder of the life he lost. He never imagined his life would end up like this, a servant to an evil spirit, killing people for the turn of coin.
, he corrected himself,
not a servant, a slave.
Memory soon took over him, memories from two years before, a job for the Guild gone wrong, an assassin dead by his hand. Next thing he knew Astrid had captured him, trapped him in an abandoned shack and forced him to join her organization or die. He had no choice, and when the Night Mother began to speak to him he knew that he was trapped for life. He had killed the Emperor. He had killed Astrid when she'd revealed herself a traitor. It was he who had rebuilt the Dark Brotherhood anew, in the hope that it would bring itself
sort of honor. But there was no honor to be gained in the life of a slave, even a skilled one.
"No," he growled, breaking his silence. He tore his hood from his face, allowing the Dragonborn. "I tell you this," the Listener said slowly, "on my honor, the Dark Brotherhood has never accepted a contract from the Thalmor."
The Dragonborn scowled, his blade still hovering in Cato's direction. "Explain yourself then," he said with malice. The Dragonborn was exactly what Cato had expected him to be. The Nord was large and built like a stone wall. He wore fine steel armor, and a horned helm rested on his head, blocking his face and making any attempts to read his expression impossible. His blade was thin and slightly curved; very odd looking indeed. Cato had only seen a blade like that once before, the Blade, Delphine. Yet, despite his obvious rage, the Dragonborn seemed controlled, his body was calm, his actions decisive and calculated. The Dragonborn was a force to be reckoned with, and Cato was not eager to cross blades with him.
Cato shook his head. "The Dark Brotherhood would not willingly deal with the Thalmor," he said, keeping his voice level. "I would never allow it."
The Dragonborn's blade lowered a fraction. "Since when can the Dark Brotherhood choose their contracts? If the ritual is done," his voice trailed.
"The Dark Brotherhood has changed over the last few years," he explained further, "all contracts are decided upon. You have my word, Dragonborn; no contracts from the Thalmor have been accepted." He frowned. "But trust me, they have tried, and been denied at every turn."
"And what of the attempt on my life?"
"That was not a Thalmor contract," Cato said, shaking his head. "I can't tell you who called for the contract, but I can tell you that someone in Whiterun does not like you very much."
"And what of your most recent attempt on my allies?" the Dragonborn growled.
"Allies?" Cato said in confusion. His brow furrowed. "Where?"
"Close by, Dawnstar," the Nord answered curtly. "I will have you know that the assassin failed."
That made no sense. They did not work in Dawnstar as a general rule. The hold was simply too close to their Sanctuary in general and working there would bring too much attention to their residence there. "Who was it?" Cato asked, genuinely curious as to who would be daring enough to encroach upon Dark Brotherhood territory.
"A Dunmer, middle aged," the Dragonborn described, "and dead."
Cato shook his head. "None of this makes any sense," he said furiously, "there are no Dunmer in the Brotherhood, there haven't been in more than two years."
They tend to avoid us due the Dark Brotherhood's former rivalry with the Morag Tong
, he said to himself.
"He was wearing the same armor as the Argonian in Riverwood," the Dragonborn added, "either you are not as knowledgeable as you think of your own Family as you should be, or this assassin was an imposter."
Or what I was worried about years ago is happening,
Cato thought with a chill.
The Morag Tong have returned, and are working with the Thalmor.
It was the only possible answer. But why wear Brotherhood armor? The better question was, how did they get Brotherhood armor? Someone in the Brotherhood was supplying these imposters with armor, betraying the trust of the Family, and endangering them all; a betrayal worthy of death. He had been wondering where the missing funds had disappeared to.
What was he to do? Conducting an investigation would be almost as dangerous as letting the traitor go free. The Brotherhood hated him as much as he hated them; save for the damn fool. They knew he resented his position, and they in turn resented the changes he made. Many thought Astrid a better leader, even though her actions led to the near extinction of the organization. There was only one way to ensure that the link to the Thalmor was destroyed, the Rite of Purification.
But to do the Rite on the Dawnstar Sanctuary? It was the only one left in the world. It was the resting place of the Night Mother herself! To set fire to it would eradicate the Brotherhood completely, it would cease to exist.
He would be free.
"Have you returned to your silence?" the Dragonborn barked.
He is impatient when angered
. "No," Cato said quickly, "there is only one answer to this impersonator. There is a traitor within the Dark Brotherhood." Cato held back a smile, he didn't care who the traitor was at this point, and it gave him the excuse he needed to eradicate his slavers.
And what can the Night Mother or Sithis do? I am sworn to Nocturnal, and so far she's watched over me.
He couldn't do this before, not on his own, the Brotherhood would have overpowered him, but with the Dragonborn at his side he could do it.
"And what do you plan to do about it?"
Cato took a few steps toward the Dragonborn. "Purification, the Brotherhood must be cleansed. Though you must understand, this is the
Sanctuary in the Brotherhood. If this is done, the Brotherhood will no longer exist."
The Dragonborn looked taken aback. "You seriously would do this?" he asked, shocked.
"I never wished to become the Listener," Cato said, grating his teeth in frustration as he did. "I am a slave."
"You need help," the Dragonborn said, it wasn't a question.
"Yes," Cato said, nodding, "there are too many to handle alone."
"Let me gather some friends. You won't be alone in this," the Dragonborn answered, a faint smile flashing beneath his helm. He sheathed his sword.
The Dragonborn's friends were an impressive group. There was a Nord woman, she walked with a limp, but the determined look on her face spoke that her condition did not hinder her abilities. According to the Dragonborn she was his houscarl. The other Nord was very skeptic of assisting him. He was a Stormcloak, and the target of the false Brotherhood assassin. The final member was a giant Khajiit that wielded two equally large battle axes. The Dragonborn had advised him that the Khajiit did not need to come, but the Khajiit just smiled and said he needed some practice anyways. Since their group was large enough they could cover all the exits. Cato posted the two Nords at the secret entrance just south of the city.
They made their way to the Sanctuary. They stopped at the door. The Khajiit raised his brows at the image on the door. "Not very welcoming is it?" he commented, not taking his eyes off the grisly image of Sithis devouring his children.
"The Dark Brotherhood has a different meaning of that word," Cato said with a scowl turning from the entrance to the Dragonborn and his Khajiit companion. "There are nine in there total," he said, briefing the two. "Most are recruits, the main three you need to worry about are masters; a jester, a Redguard, and a child. But everyone there are murderers."
"A child?" the Dragonborn said in shock.
"She's a vampire."
The Dragonborn shook his head in disgust. "Malik," he said, addressing the Khajiit, "stay here at the entrance. Should one make it past me and our
friend here, make sure they don't get far."
"Of course," the behemoth Khajiit said, dipping his head. "Come back soon though. It is cold out here."
The Dragonborn smiled. "Then maybe you shouldn't have a bare chest," he said with a light laugh.
"It looks much more intimidating though," the Khajiit said with a pointed grin.
, that's what it looks like," the Dragonborn chuckled with a shake of his head. Turning away from his companion he laid his sight on Cato. "We're ready when you are, Listener," he said attaching his shield to his left arm.
Cato nodded as he made his way to the door. A familiar disembodied voice filled the air, "
"Innocence, my brother," Cato answered, resting his hand on the Nightingale Blade.
the voice said as the door unlatched itself and swung open.
Immediately upon entering a voice filled his head.
"Listener, you return. I know what you mean to do. Stop now, before you regret your decision, my child. There will be no turning back."
I'm not your child!
Cato responded silently.
I can't betray what I was never part of.
When they reached the bottom they were greeted by one of the newer recruits. His name was Toret, and he had joined a mere three months ago, a murderer from Solitude. Judging by the expression on Toret's face he hadn't seen the Dragonborn behind Cato. "You're back," Toret said. "What happened? You ran out of here like you saw a ghost." Cato didn't say anything as he drew his blade. "What are you doing?" Toret said, taking a step back. Cato stepped aside, revealing the Dragonborn stepping from the shadows behind him. Toret's eyes grew wide as he saw him.
Cato closed the distance between himself and the amateur assassin with only a few steps. "The sins of the wicked must be baptized in blood and fear," he said, swinging his blade easily through the assassin's neck. The body landed on the floor with a sickening crash. Cato and the Dragonborn stepped over Toret's headless body as they made their way to the main hall, where they found a small group of lower ranking assassins. No sign of Nazir, Cicero or Babette.
They stood, seeing Cato and the Dragonborn with drawn weapons. One brave Breton stepped forward in an attempted to greet the Listener. Cato greeted him in return by driving his sword through the recruit's belly. The recruit gasped as Cato drew his blade away and kicked his body aside. The others, realizing that Cato was not here to visit, drew their blades, a motley assort of swords and daggers.
"You betray me! YOU BETRAY YOUR FAMILY!"
screamed the Night Mother in his ear as the first recruit charged Cato, his sword high above his head. Cato sidestepped, causing the recruit to run directly into the Dragonborn's shield. He was knocked back, stunned. The Dragonborn took the opportunity to slice the recruit's throat. With the assistance of the Dragonborn at his side, Cato cleared the room. He did the math in his head,
Four left
They descended further into the Sanctuary, finding the training area empty they went deeper into the dormitories. Cato smiled when he looked down the long hall to find both Nazir and Cicero waiting for him, both of them ha their blades drawn. "Have you gone insane?!" the Redguard yelled.
"No," Cato said, ever closing the distance between himself and Nazir, as he drew his silver dagger with his left hand.
"You're a traitor! I knew you were! I knew you weren't to be trusted! And now you die for it!" Nazir cried as he charged. They were a flurry of blades, until Cato suddenly disappeared. Nazir cursed. "Coward!"
Cicero spun, giggling as he tried to find Cato, but to no effect. Instead, he turned to the Dragonborn, sprinting forward and leaping with his daggers ready to strike. The Dragonborn caught both the blades on his shield.
Meanwhile, Cato reappeared, this time behind Nazir. He grabbed the Redguard from behind, and thrust the Nightingale Blade through his chest. Nazir sputtered, spraying blood. "You," he gasped, "bastard."
Cato watched in shock as the Redguard fell. He was elated, but empty. The dead man before him had followed him for years, and though they hated each other, it was an odd feeling staring down at the dead man. It was a sour feeling of relief. Shaking himself from his emotions, Cato turned his attention to the fool, who was happily hopping back and forth and stabbing at the Dragonborn in absolutely no pattern whatsoever. So far, Cicero had done nothing more than annoy the Nord it seemed, as every time the Dragonborn stabbed forward with his sword the jester would happily dance away.
Finally, the Dragonborn seemed to have enough of it and he took in a deep breath and Shouted. A wave of energy burst forth from the Dragonborn, sending the knife-happy little fool flying past Cato. The jester end up sprawled on his back halfway down the hall in a daze. The Dragonborn made a move to finish the fool off, but Cato stepped in front of him. "This one is
," he growled. He looked down at the jester, who still had a stunned grin on his face as Cato drove his sword through Cicero's heart.
The Dragonborn gave Cato a look. "You have no idea how long I've been waiting to do that," Cato explained. Then he cursed. Where was Babette? "Look for a little girl," he announced to the Dragonborn. "She looks about ten years old, brown hair, evil red eyes." The Dragonborn nodded, but they searched the entirety of the Sanctuary, coming to no avail. The little she-demon was not there, causing a stream of curses to flow freely from Cato as he and the Dragonborn ascended the stairs to make their way back to the surface.
Along the way Cato stopped before the corpse of the Night Mother, who was surprisingly quiet now, when before she'd been a constant buzzing in the back of his head. The Dragonborn, seeing Cato pause, nodded and left, leaving Cato alone one last time with the Bride of Sithis. "It's over," he said, a faint smile on his face. "I'm no longer your slave."
"You will regret crossing me!
I am the Night Mother, the Bride of the Void, Mistress of-
"Yeah," Cato said, interrupting her. "I'm done listening to you."
Nothing but blessed silence.
As he made his way up the stairs to the main door he couldn't escape the feeling of being watched. He reached the alcove and turned, unable to shake that feeling. It felt like a chill going down his back. He drew his silver dagger, and out of pure instinct stabbed into the corner, and was shocked to find he'd actually
Immediately, Babette's tiny form appeared around the dagger, which was buried deep in the center of her chest. The little she-vampire stares at her chest and the silver dagger protruding from it. "How?" she gasps as she sinks to the floor.
Cato stared at her, his smile concealed beneath his hood. "Nocturnal's luck." He watches as Babette struggles trying to staunch the bleeding wound as Cato pulls the dagger away with a twist.
"You destroyed us," she breathes.
Cato kneels in front of her, removing his hood and meeting her blood red eyes with his green ones. "Not entirely," he said softly, "but luck is a fickle lady, whose side do you think she's on?"
Babette gaped as he rose and left her where she sat fighting for her existence, already feeling herself crumble.
When Cato returned to the surface he felt like a new man, a man free from the shackles of an opposing evil that had been weighing him down for two years. He found the Dragonborn waiting for him, as well as his Khajiit companion. Cato removed his hood and smiled. "It's over," he said, almost not believing his own words.
The Dragonborn smiled back at him. "Indeed it is," he said with a smile.
"What will you do now?"
"I think I will keep a promise I made to someone not too long ago," he said with a coy smile. "Which means I'll be going with you."
"Wait," the Dragonborn said, surprised. "What?"
"Who do you think helped Delphine find her Blade friend?"
The Dragonborn smiled wider. "It looks like we have much to talk about," the Dragonborn laughed as he offered Cato his hand. Cato shook it with a smile. "Revak."
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Back in mid-May, I noted that "Sprint's recent quarterly results showed clear signs of a company getting healthier, most notably in the area of average revenue per user and further solid numbers in the second quarter may just be too much for short-sellers to bear."
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- Sprint is managing a period of heavy spending quite well: the company's Network Vision upgrade, which is aimed at providing nationwide 4G and 4G LTE services (and improved voice quality) has progressed with few hitches while the company also shuts down (or transitions) Nextel cell sites. Even with that massive capital expenditures (Capex), management is increasingly confident that Sprint's balance sheet can support the spending now, setting the stage for solid free cash flow growth in 2013 and beyond.
- Thanks to recent balance sheet moves, Sprint now only has $773 million bonds coming due by the end of next year, which can be handled with current cash levels.
It's that last point short sellers need to think about. Many had assumed Sprint would face some sort of liquidity crunch to meet its Capex needs, leading to possible painful dilution for shareholders. Now, it no longer appears to be the case.
To be sure, Sprint will need to come up with $1.35 billion in 2014 to pay off bonds that are coming due, but the company's financial picture is getting strong enough to enable Sprint to issue new bonds to cover that debt. Moreover, improving fiscal health implies that Sprint's cost of capital could drop, meaning the company will be able to replace high-price debt with lower-cost debt as time progresses.
A settlement still in the works…
What about that $100 million tax fraud lawsuit with the state of New York I discussed in May? Well, the company had nothing to say in its prepared comments on the conference call, nor did any analysts bring up the topic. Presumably, talks continue, and this still stands out as a risk for the stock, should any legal ruling prove onerous.
Analysts, many of which had been cool to Sprint, havebeen warming up to the stock: Citigroup was already a fan, and maintains a $6 price target; Analysts at UBS hiked their price target from $2.50 to $6, noting thanks to a "significant increase in our outlook for EBITDA and FCF over the next 3 years." Analysts at JP Morgan also went to a $6 price target (from an undisclosed prior target), citing the fact that "Network Vision is progressing on schedule and management expects ~$300m less dilution in 2012 adj. EBITDA vs. the $1.1b Oct. 2011 guidance." And analysts at Credit Suisse reiterated a $6 price target, predicting that Sprint will likely generate $8 billion by 2014.
All of these analysts have the same price target, which may be a serious case of groupthink. But each arrives at that target using different methodology, which should give existing short sellers something more to think about.
Risks to Consider: A short squeeze may have helped to fuel big gains this week, and if that process is complete for now, then shares may pull back a bit in the next few trading sessions as long-oriented investors book profits. Also, the outcome of the lawsuit still stands out as a risk for the stock, as I said earlier.
Action to Take --> Sprint is in a clear transition from poorly run to well run. The company's key financial metrics are good and improving. Few would have predicted that from this perennial laggard a few years ago. Credit goes to CEO Dan Hesse, who took ample abuse when Sprint was struggling but is now in contention for "comeback CEO of the year." As investors reframe their view, shares should keep appreciating.

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No matter how you view the name Redskins, this much is true: It remains the moniker carried by a proud National Football League franchise. And, the fight goes on.
Following last week's decision by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to revoke protection of the name, fallout was fast and furious. Backers hailed the decision. To many of Native American ancestry, Redskins is a slur. Meanwhile, team officials are making plans this week to fight the decision and restore the six registered trademarks they lost in Wednesday's ruling.
Redskins trademark attorney Bob Raskopf was on a Washington radio station last week making salient points in the team's defense. The Washington Post provided comments from his interview.
One, "Our registration is still valid, was not canceled, would not be canceled until such time as the case was over."
Two, "We've got 60 days to file a petition; I don't think it's going to take that long."
Three, a trial looms as the franchise fights for its name.
Four, "We, the Washington Redskins, have made something honorable and successful and imbued that into this brand."
Raskopf is fulfilling his duty as representative of the franchise. Yet while the team believes it is correct, there is a solid case to be made why Redskins should be dropped as a pejorative to Native Americans.
Simply stated, the patent office believes Redskins is a racist term. One needn't think hard about the impact of sports franchises and other businesses using similar terms linked to African Americans or those of Asian ancestry. Nor is there question about a ruckus that would be made about derogatory names being used that target, say, Irish, Polish, Italian or French origins.
Team owner Dan Snyder remains adamant he won't change the franchise's name. He and his cohorts will be making that case in court this summer.
Also see: What's next for Redskins? | Another political football? | Tipping point? | Other team names in jeopardy?


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Zina Daniel target of shooting
A public memorial service was held Sunday for one of the victims of the shooting in October at Azana Salon and Spa.
Zina Daniel was the target of the shooting, and one of three women killed.
The service at St. Paul Episcopal Church on Milwaukee's east side was about more than just honoring her life. It was also about encouraging those affected by domestic violence to get help.
Her death has drawn a lot of attention to domestic violence in the Milwaukee area.
The gunman was her husband, who also wounded four other women, police said.
Daniel's nephew spoke, asking that other women in similar relationships seek help.
"In this hard time, I just thank you Lord that we can come together as a family Lord, as a community, and God that we fight for this Lord that this doesn't happen again Jesus, that these women say something Lord," Daniel's nephew, Pierre Oshana, said.
The Sojourner Family Peace Center has been working with the Daniel family. It is the largest agency in the state dealing with domestic violence.
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Each Friday we will count down the 10 greatest basketball players in the history of Virginia Tech. This week it is a Hokie that just hung up his orange and maroon.
Last week: #10 Bill Matthews
Jeff Allen | 6'7″ Forward | 2007-11
Career Numbers:
- Points: 1702 (11th)
- Points per game: 12.7
- Rebounds: 1111 (4th)
- Rebounds per game: 8.3 (9th)
- Steals: 233 (4th)
- Blocks 150 (5th)
Of Note:
- Only player in ACC history with 1700 points, 1000 rebounds, 200 steals, and 150 blocks
- Named 2nd Team All-ACC as a senior
- Named to All Freshman team and All Defensive Team (honorable mention) as a freshman
- Four time ACC Player of the Week, including three times his senior year
- Twice names ACC Freshman of the Week
- 44 career double-doubles
Why He's in the Top 10:
Just look at where he ranks on the Virginia Tech all time lists — top five in rebounds, steals, and blocks, and just four points away from finishing in the top 10 in points. While some people feel like he underachieved in his career (covered in this article), his finished body of work is definitely top 10. The only argument is how high he should be, or could have been, had he been able to consistently play like the guy that could score 20, snag 12 boards, and pilfer 4 steals. He did that most of the last half of his senior year, but the big question is why couldn't he consistently do that the first three and a half years?
Jeff may have been the most talented all around player in Virginia Tech history. He could do it all. Great low post moves, fantastic rebounder, lightning-quick hands that could create steals or blocks, solid low post passes, and by his senior year a sweet mid-range jumper that was almost automatic.
All it took was one game to know he was going to be special. In his Hokie debut against elon in 2007, he had 19 points, 10 rebounds, 4 steals, and 2 blocks. He even knocked down a 3-pointer. That led to him being named ACC Freshman of the Week. Jeff went on to be named to the ACC All Freshman Team, averaging 11.8 ppg, 7.6 rpg, and getting 69 steals (that would be the highest steal total of his career).
His sophomore year Jeff showed some progress – his numbers went up to 13.7 ppg and 8.4 rpg (4th highest in the ACC). He also still created 61 steals, 4th best in the ACC.
Jeff's junior year seemed to be a step backwards though. His points fell to 12 per game, 7.4 rebounds per game, and 59 steals, all career lows. The biggest reason was continued foul trouble. Jeff had a reputation, and seemed to start games with two fouls. He'd sneeze and the refs would blow the whistle on him. The routine began — game starts, one foul 40 feet from the hoop, another charge called on Jeff, off to the bench for the rest of the first half by the first, or second, media timeout. He played just 895 minutes his junior year, more than 100 below his sophomore year, and 200 below his senior year.
In Jeff's last year, he put it all together. Well, after continued foul trouble the first month of the season. After fouling out of five of the first 11 games, and committing four fouls in four other games, the light went on for Jeff. Allen tallied 14 double-doubles in the final 26 games, including seven in a row at one point. He was named ACC Player of the Week three times during that span. Unfortunately, the foul issues resurfaced at the end of the year. He fouled out of Tech's final two losses and got just one double-double in his final seven games, leaving that bad taste in everyone's mouth again.
Greatest Game:
2.26.11 – 18 points and 15 rebounds against the #1 team in the nation, duke. He also chipped in 2 assists, a block, and knocked down two 3-pointers (he only hit five all year) as VT took down #1 duke 64-60. Jeff was named ACC Player of the Week in part for this performance. It wasn't his highest point total (he had 30 against bc his sophomore year) or his most rebounds (he had 21 boards against longwood, also his sophomore year), but it was his most meaningful performance. This game was against the #1 team in the nation and seemingly put VT in the big dance. On a night where Malcolm Delaney was off, Jeff was on. He was at his best that night while the whole nation was watching.
Highlights of the day and game…
Team Record: 87-50 (35-29 ACC)
The 87 wins in the last four years equaled the 1982-86 Hokies (Dell Curry Era) for the most wins in a four year span (unfortunately, Jeff was only a part of 86 of those wins — he was suspended from the win at bc in 2008). But it is what they didn't accomplish that his teams will be remembered for — never making the ncaa tournament. The fact they never made it to Madison Square Garden in the NIT in four tries also was a bit of a disappointment.
Enough negativity. While Jeff's teams were never rewarded for excellence with a bid to the big dance, they took Virginia Tech to another level on the ACC and national landscape. The fact they went 35-29 in the ACC over his four years says it all. Tech finished tied for fourth or better in three of their four years in the league. People expect Virginia Tech to be a contender in the ACC now, and that's because of what Jeff's teams were able to accomplish. While they never made the big dance, Hokie basketball is firmly on the map now and should only lead to more great things to come.
Oh, and the Hokies also managed to take down two #1 teams with Jeff's help. These teams could play with anybody in the nation.
When Jeff's career started, he seemed to be Superman. However, we seemed to be waiting for Superman a lot of his career. But as time goes on the legend of Jeff Allen will grow. He quite simply was special. He had the greatest hands I've ever seen on a big man. As time passes, maybe we'll forget some of the suspensions, the fouls, and look back at what truly was a special career. Those who never got to seem him play got cheated. When he was on, he was perhaps the best all around player to ever put on burnt orange and Chicago maroon.
Junior year highlight video…
Check out his dunk at the 3:05 mark of this video…
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Stepping onto the playground with the Kindergartners, you never really know what to expect. They come up with the most random games to play. For instance, "Animal Tag", where you must act like an animal until you are tagged. The most bizarre part, the ones that choose to be a cat and sit while grooming themselves. Would someone please tag them! I've got news for you, if you lay down and act like a snake, you will get tagged. But they don't care about winning, they just want to have fun.
Do you remember when life was about living in the moment, not about winning or losing?
This week I came prepared with my own zany game, "Poop Deck". I learned it hanging out with the Kid Kraze crew on Sundays. Imagine being on a ship...you have the top deck, the middle deck and the poop deck. When the particular deck is called you have to run to that area. If I say "hit the deck" you have to get down. If you are the last one to the base, you are out. It goes on until the last survivor is standing.
We started with about 10 kids playing in our little corner of the playground. As the giggles and laughter increased, so did our crew. Every once in a while someone would slip away and bring back a couple friends. After a couple rounds, we had 3 full kindergarten classes running from one corner of the blacktop to the other. No one wanted to be left out, no one wanted to miss a moment of the action.
It leaves me wondering, how can we harness that in our adult lives? A movement starts with one person deciding to do something different, to stand up for what is right, to make things better. It starts small, but grows bigger as people are attracted to your group. We saw that in the presidential campaign this year. We see it through Facebook. We see it in certain churches. We see it in groups like ONE.
Movements start with one person choosing to lead. Are you the one?
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Life on the Poop Deck
Posted by Brian Miller at 1:08 AM
2 comments:
- Daniel said...
Movements can also start when one person decides NOT to follow. This, I guess, can also be viewed as leadership, but perhaps not in such an outward manner.
- January 27, 2009 at 3:37 AM
- Brian Miller said...
great point dan! very true
- January 27, 2009 at 4:10 AM
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Date: 6/2/2011
Technology aids in Minimally Invasive Anterior Hip Replacement Procedure
With the high-tech hana Table, orthopedic surgeons at Community Hospital are taking a minimally invasive approach to total hip replacement.
Orthopedic surgeons on staff at Community Hospital in Munster are offering a minimally invasive anterior total hip replacement using the high-tech hana® Hip and Knee Arthoplasty Table.
Anterior total hip replacement, performed with the assistance of the Hana Hip and Knee Arthoplasty Table is a minimally-invasive approach as opposed to a posterior total hip replacement surgery. With its unique capability to stabilize, position, and rotate the leg, the HANA table enables the surgeon to replace the hip through a single, small incision at a natural interval among the muscle groups surrounding the hip. This space or interval allows replacement of the hip without cutting through muscles or tendons, a requirement in all other hip joint procedures.
"Using this anterior or frontal approach, we're able to open the hip with a small 3-1/2 to 4 inch incision, part the muscles like a curtain, and replace all the hip components," according to Gregory McComis, M.D., orthopedic surgeon at Community Hospital. "During a traditional hip replacement these muscles would be cut apart and take much longer to heal."
The specially designed table features leg supports that give the surgeon the ability to direct adjustments on the operative leg during surgery with exact control and precision. The table is made from carbon fiber (like a golf club shaft) that allows the surgeon to x-ray and take images during the procedure. Imaging in real-time helps to ensure correct positioning, sizing and fit of the artificial hip components, as well as correct leg length.
"We can get the perfect custom fit with the right size implant in the right spot, every time," McComis said. "Theoretically there's less wear and tear on the hip joint, making it last longer."
Additional benefits include less muscle trauma, less post-operative pain and a more rapid return to normal activities.
Whereas traditional total hip replacement surgery requires limited hip motion for six to eight weeks, after the anterior approach, patients can immediately bend and bear full weight at the hip. With supervised inpatient physical therapy, patients go up and down stairs before going home from the hospital. Most are able to walk without a walker or cane two weeks following surgery.
"My patients can go back and do whatever they want much sooner," said McComis. "Today, people in their 60s are still very active and working, but may be suffering from osteoarthritis of the hip. They may be candidates for the anterior hip replacement procedure. One of the greatest advantages is that our patients are able to get up and about much more quickly."
For more information about the cutting-edge technology and minimally invasive procedures offered by Community Hospital in Munster, visit www.comhs.org.


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BIZ BUZZ: Texas State Aquarium receives Sustainability Award
The Beautify Corpus Christi Association presented the Texas State Aquarium a Sustainability Award for attention to landscape detail and maintenance.
It was the first presentation of its type from the association, established in 1968 with the mission of a clean, environment to enhance the quality of life for residents and the enjoyment of visitors, according to a news release.
"The Texas State Aquarium is a gem to this community," said Chelsea Craig, executive director of Beautify Corpus Christi, in the release.
The aquarium was selected for its dedication to its grounds, and for its continued improvements inside and out, Craig said.
"Our staff has worked very hard over the years to maintain attractive grounds while constantly striving to employ environmentally sustainable practices," said Tom Schmid, aquarium president and CEO.
He emphasized his staff's conversion of larger landscaping beds to xeriscape beds, using drought-tolerant plant species and crushed granite instead of plant-based mulch.
Tukasa installing teachers'carpet free
School is out and carpet is in, said one local carpet outlet offering free installation to Coastal Bend teachers from June 16 to July 16.
Tukasa Creations on Weber Road said that with a flash of a school district ID, teachers can purchase carpet and have it installed in their home for free.
There are fine-print items:
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Information: www.tukasacreations.com.
Coffee Waves opens with sleek new look
Coffee Waves downtown in the Water Street Market unveiled its newly renovated space last week.
With a new lounge-like look, the shop planned its reopening at 5 p.m. Friday, in time for this month's ArtWalk, after being closed last week.
A relaunch party is set Friday, featuring demonstrations of new brew methods and specials on handcrafted gelato and artisan-level espresso, according to a news release.
"Our initial and continuing goal at Coffee Waves is to enhance the surrounding Coastal Bend community by providing a safe, clean environment for people of all walks of like to meet and enjoy themselves," owner Douglas Johnson said.
In addition to the shop's drip coffee, new brew methods include pour overs and French presses, Johnson said.
The downtown location's hours are extended to 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
New menu items will include cinnamon rolls and kolaches.
Stripes raises $1M for kid's hospitals
Stripes Stores raised $1,177,804.27 at more than 580 store locations for 13 member children's hospitals throughout Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico.
Store employees asked customers to "Put Their Money Where The Miracles Are" by purchasing $1 Miracle Balloon icons to raise funds for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.
Each customer donation was rewarded with a free 12-ounce slush drink and buy-one-get-one free snack. This year's campaign raised 24 percent more than last year, according to a news release, pushing proceeds in the campaign to nearly $5 million through its Children's Miracle Network Hospitals partnership.
Surf Club Records closing operations
Surf Club Records is closing its doors and social media pages Wednesday, according to its Facebook page.
Due to the changing times and the transformation of Texas Surf Museum to nonprofit, Surf Club Records no longer will serve the public after being in operation 10 years. The Texas Surf Museum's gift shop will remain open, however, CD's and music paraphernalia related to Surf Club Records no longer will be sold.
"Thanks for the memories," wrote Surf Club Records staff on its social media pages.
Mike Baird compiled Biz Buzz, Twitter: @Caller_BizMike. Have a business tip? Contact the Metro Desk at 361-886-3662 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Total War: Shogun 2 - Fall of the Samurai Review
There's a magic in Fall of the Samurai's weird juxtaposition of old and new.
Some buildings, such as Dojos and Inns, lower modernisation, meaning you're in a constant balancing act between what you want to build to strengthen your position, and what shiny new technology you could get if you carry on levelling up your Clan Development, which is fed by modernisation and unlocks more advanced technologies to be researched.
The expansion is focused around the Boshin conflict, a civil war that occurred between 1868 and 1869, fought between the Shogunite and the Imperial forces. The Imperials wanted the foreigners cast out of Japan, and the Shogunite considered a future with the world involved would lead to a stronger Japan. Oddly, it was the Imperials who were more technologically advanced at the time, with the Shogunite leaning stronger on traditional values.
Which makes it a shame that none of those ideologies are reflected in the game itself. The modernisation mechanic is the same for both, and both can quite happily create international trading ports that welcome the French, British or Americans into Japan. Instead it becomes a war based purely on geology, and while it does build into an exciting climax where, by the end of that seventh decade, you're forced to pick a side, and engage in all out war against the other.
The other problem is that somehow, despite the incredibly volatile period and the vast ambition of merging such diametrically opposed technologies and peoples, Fall of the Samurai feels safe. Creative Assembly can do line infantry. They can do trading ports. Empire worked, on the small scale, and Japan is a much smaller scale than almost anything Empire attempted. The few genuinely new mechanics that Fall of the Samurai introduces, especially railways, feel clumsy. In theory trains should be the perfect troop transports, zipping your men from one end of your territory to the other, but in reality if you don't have a perfectly connected rail system, you can't go anywhere. And when you can't dictate where those railway stations are, it gets a little frustrating.
The same problems that plagued Shogun 2 are present here, too, with insufferable load times, wonky pathfinding and an ever so slightly idiotic AI on the campaign map. This is all a roundabout way of saying that if you were happy to put up with those issues in Shogun 2, there's no reason that they should annoy you here. Shogun 2 was a massive, beautiful game, and Fall of the Samurai is that same massive, beautiful game, except now it's got guns and trains, and a much stronger theme that plays into the mechanics.
So it's not hard to ignore those niggles, especially when you've got an excitable eight year old in your head jumping around and making gun noises as he pretends to swing a sword about. There's a magic in that weird juxtaposition of old and new. You want to know who would win, because while there's an awesome power in the barrel of a gun, there's a romanticised grandeur to the blade of a sword. And you know who won, because our policemen don't walk around with katanas strapped to their backs.
Now there's a thought.
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White Plains (Chambers County) EF-1 Tornado
April 27, 2011
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage across Chambers County which impacted the White Plains area. It has been determined that the damage was consistent with a tornado. This tornado touched down 2 miles southeast of White Plains, along CR 225, where it downed several trees and caused major damage to a single family home. The tornado moved east northeast and crossed CR 178 and 176 where numerous trees were knocked down. The tornado crossed CR 222 and lifted near CR 267 where additional trees were knocked down. Damage along the path was consistent with an EF-1 rating with winds up to 110 mph.
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State trooper side-swiped by Red Lion woman
Woman said she was lost, confused
A Red Lion woman driving the wrong way on Interstate 83 sideswiped a state trooper from the York Barracks Saturday night, police say.
According to police, the trooper was driving behind an SUV on Interstate 83 when he noticed the SUV swerve abruptly into the right hand lane. The trooper then noticed a vehicle driving south in the northbound lane heading straight toward him. He then swerved to try and avoid a head-on crash, police said.
The trooper was sideswiped by a vehicle driven by an 81-year-old Red Lion woman. Police say she did stop and cooperate. The woman said she had just gotten lost and confused, police say.
No one was injured, but the patrol car and the woman's car did have damage.
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Gents land four on 4-4A All-District squad
CROWLEY – When it came to the Crowley Gents, expectations weren't particularly high heading into the 2013 prep football season.
And rightfully so.
After all, the Gents were coming off a 2-8 campaign, and worse, they were moving up in competition from Class 3A to 4A.
Add in the fact that the Gents were starting a large group of underclassmen and the possibilities of a big turnaround seemed remote at best.
But led by a small, yet determined, group of seniors, the young squad got better by the week and went on to win a surprising seven games and finish in a three-way tie for second place in District 4-4A with Eunice and Rayne.
Two weeks later, their season ended in the second round of the state playoffs, but not before they posted one of the biggest turnarounds of the 2013 season.
Not surprisingly, those efforts were rewarded when coaches met to select the District 4-4A All-District teams.
The Gents landed a total of 11 players on the units, including three players on the first-team offensive unit - quarterback Pate Broussard, tight end Jerry Dragin and offensive lineman Marshal Wilbert.
Broussard, a sophomore in his first year as a starter, surpassed expectations by completing 122 passes for 1,758 yards and 20 touchdowns. He also picked up 63 yards and a pair of touchdowns on 20 rushes.
Dragin was one of Broussard's main targets through the air. The senior hauled in 28 passes for 321 yards and five touchdowns.
Marshal, a senior, led an offensive line that paved the way for second-team running backs Ty'Von Griffin and Chris Lewis. Griffin, a sophomore, posted 1,093 yards and 14 touchdowns on 203 carries while Lewis picked up 988 yards and 11 touchdowns on 175 carries.
Crowley's JeJuan Delco also earned first-team honors on the defensive line.
Rayne running back Trent Duhon took home one of the league's top honors when he was named the Offensive MVP. Duhon rushed for 1,389 yards and 21 touchdowns while also hauling in eight passes for 118 yards and two touchdowns.
The Wolves also landed four more players on the first-team offensive unit in linemen Matt Dore, Brennon Bourque and Grant Abshire as well as place kicker Ty Delahoussaye.
Delahoussaye was also named the second-team punter.
Rayne's Desmond Cole also earned a spot on the defensive line.
Crowley's Griffin and Lewis are joined on the second-team offensive squad by teammates Terrell Thomas at wide receiver and Christian Breaux on the offensive line.
Thomas led all receivers with 27 catches for 558 yards and six touchdowns.
Rayne's Hunter Adkins was named to the second team at defensive lineman.
The Gents also nailed down three spots on the defensive second team in linebacker Ryan Girard, defensive back Curtis Broxton and return specialist Bryston Domino.
Honorable mentions for the Gents include offensive lineman John Cortez, wide receiver Jacq'Co Price, defensive lineman Kaj LeMaire, defensive backs Alex Ashby and Tiron Foreman and linebackers Jacob and Josh Doucet.
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WR Martell Hawthorne LaGrange
TE Jerry Dregin Crowley High
OL Matt Dore Rayne
OL Brennon Bourque Rayne
OL Grant Abshire Rayne
OL Marshal Wilbert Crowley High
OL Daleon Brown LaGrange
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RB Darrious Richard Eunice
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K Ty Delahoussaye Rayne
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Trent Duhon, Rayne
Charles Wilridge, LaGrange
Jules Sullen, LaGrange
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WR Terrell Thomas Crowley High
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The coming year will usher in national debate
about Big Data and consumer privacy.
There's reason to hope Ohio will finally
clean up its payday lending problem in 2014 -- but will the legislature allow another troubled industry to set up shop in here?
Among the consumer issues that loom large in 2014:
Debt settlement
Continuing its long-running effort to weaken state consumer laws by passing bogus "consumer protection" bills, the state legislature has taken up the cause of the debt settlement industry.
Debt settlement companies encourage indebted consumers to stop paying their bills in an attempt to force creditors to settle for lesser amounts. Consumers often wind up with worse credit and even higher debts – because after just one debt is settled, they're on the hook for debt settlement fees and, gee, many creditors won't play ball.
The U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission have warned of widespread scams in the industry, and prominent members of the industry's trade group, the American Fair Credit Council, have faced bans or criminal charges by states or fines for deceptive practices by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Nonetheless, the Ohio House recently passed an AFCC-championed "consumer protection" bill – HB 173 -- that eliminates the state's 8.5 percent cap on fees – a provision installed only a decade ago to keep consumers from being fleeced for questionable "help." The measure now heads to the Senate.
It's unconscionable to strip consumer protections away from struggling Ohioans during a period of protracted unemployment.
Ohioans should demand their state senators kill the debt settlement bill. Find senators' contact information at http://www.ohiosenate.gov
Big Brother. Big Data. Americans face an unprecedented threat to their personal privacy.
The National Security Agency is creeping through the phone records and emails of millions of us, without so much as a warrant. The constitutionality of the program will likely be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court. A presidential review panel has recommended some curbs in NSA practices, and the President is expected to announce what changes he plans in the coming month.
No less secretive are the practices of commercial data brokers and online advertisers who amass and sell information about our financial and health woes, our tastes in clothing and music and even our deodorant brand.
When Target becomes so good at consumer profiling that it can break the news of a teenager's pregnancy to her dad, stronger laws are clearly in order.
The Federal Trade Commission continues its series of workshops on the ways companies compile information about consumers next year. The workshops could be a precursor to better privacy protections.
Want to keep a closer eye on the folks who are keeping an eye on you? Sign up for the Electronic Privacy Information Center's bi-weekly privacy alerts at epic.org.
If 2013 was the year we began to grasp the creepy implications of Big Data, 2014 is the year we citizens either stand up for our right to personal privacy or surrender it.
Payday lending
The fight against abusive short-term lending continues at the state and national level.
Ohio's Supreme Court will issue an important payday ruling in 2014 – one that could, at last, force payday lenders to honor the 28-percent interest-rate cap enacted by the state in 2008.
The case pits a Cash America subsidiary, Ohio Neighborhood Finance, against a Lorain County borrower. A decision could come as early as this spring.
Through 2013, federal agencies from the Federal Trade Commission to bank regulators took action against wayward payday lenders – and you can expect that to continue in 2014.
Bank regulators (with the notable exception of the Federal Reserve, the regulator for Fifth Third bank) finalized rules that should bring an end to deposit advances, the bank version of payday loans.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in 2013 took its first enforcement actions against payday lenders and released the results of a deep-dive into payday lenders' records and confirmed that – as consumer advocates have long contended -- borrowers often wound up borrowing repeatedly, a classic sign of predatory lending.
Look for some type of preliminary payday rules from the CFPB in the coming year.
Debt collection
The CFPB said in November it's considering new rules for debt collectors. More than 40 percent of complaints to the CFPB about collectors said people were being pursued for debts they do not owe. The agency is exploring whether requiring more documentation to travel with a debt as it changes hands would reduce collection errors. It's also looking at requiring first-party debt collectors, who are exempt from the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, to follow the same rules as the hired guns who collect debts owed to others.
Be prepared, though. Debt collectors want some changes to the rules, too -- including a go-ahead to use social media and texts to contact debtors.
The U.S. Senate has again picked up the issue of arbitration in consumer contracts. These clauses, which now appear in everything from phone to credit card contracts, force consumers to give up their right to take disputes to court. Instead, consumers must agree in advance to take disputes to arbitration, a forum that favors corporations.
The CFPB is looking at using its authority to create rules for arbitration clauses in financial contracts, but it will take an act of Congress to restore citizens' rights to take their grievances to court across the board.
Can a dysfunctional Congress get the job done? We'll find out in 2014.
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I worked on some back to school cookies this last week. I've never done them before.....so it was super fun for me. And since my client wanted cookies for her middle and high school boys, I wanted to go beyond crayons, glue, scissors, etc.....and find some new items to match their higher level in school. After lots of googling of photos, I had a list of 11 different cookies I wanted to make.
I enjoyed doing these cookies so much. :)
To start off with......you gotta have apples for school. It is like one of those "school icons", ya know? ;)
Next is notebook paper....with fun messages for the student. :) I've seen this idea from several sources and have wanted to try it for a long time.
And finally.....at least for today, here are my giant pencils. They are about 4-5" long. I used a long rectangle and added a triangle on the end of it.
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This hotel was built in 1970 and renovated in 2001. It consists of two
buildings, one is the Palma Mazas Hotel and the other is the Palma Mazas II
Hotel, separated by 100 meters. They have a common lobby with reception
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