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Recently Markus Allen contacted me to take a look at some data he had put together about StomperNet – which ultimately he turned into a video.
I'll make no bones about it. I was a member of the original StomperNet for about 10 months and there were things about it I loved, things about it I found disappointing, and things about it that just made me scratch my head in disbelief.
Here's the video Markus Allen put together:
While I don't always agree with Markus Allen's tactics or conclusions, he does often get interesting data that deserve further scrutiny.
I do feel like he too often Markus publishes his conclusions before connecting the dots, using statements like "99% sure" that he later confirms were wrong.
The problem with this approach is it makes it too easy to label someone off as "just another conspiracy theorist" even if they have useful data and/or information to contribute. In fact Markus' self-professed interest in conspiracies drove me crazy enough to stop talking to him for nearly two years, although I had my own issues at the time that also contributed to that break.
Phrases like "conspiracy theorist" can be dangerous labels as they CAN be used to disrupt or stop the flow of data and information. Markus Allen doesn't consider what he puts out to be conspiracy theories – he considers them to be conspiracy FACTS. Whether or not you agree will require you to examine his evidence.
Now the rest of this is NOT meant to be an attack on Markus although I could see someone thinking that. It's meant to give people a framework for pulling out potentially useful data from sources that they might just "write-off" as "nonsense".
One big issue I have with some of Markus' conclusions has to do with what I consider to be him blurring the line between judgments and facts, such as when he states that "the coverup is wide and massive". What exactly does that mean? In my opinion there would need to be a lot more data points to come to a conclusion like that and the words "wide" and "massive" would need to be defined (although there would be cases where it would be obvious from the datapoints where they wouldn't need to be).
It's important to always separate the following aspects in research:
- Data
- Feelings (which can lead to making "judgments" about connections amongst data instead of deriving "information" from the data).
- Judgments
- Information (derived by making valid connections among the data).
I'll be commenting more about Markus' video later.
- You can read Markus' post about StomperNet here
- Mike Swanson of MarketingMoneyOnline.com has provided a transcript of the video here
- Willie Crawford on Markus Allen – Absolutely Brilliant, but Controversial
- SaltyDroid – StomperNet:: We'll Pay You Later
The following section contains my reflections about my experience with StomperNet:
Let's talk about the original $797/month StomperNet price point first.
Was it worth $797/month? I don't know. Maybe. Probably not for ME at the time.I was nowhere organized enough to be able to use the ridiculously large amount of information at the time.
That doesn't mean there wasn't $797/month worth of value there, but the more I think about it paying $797/month for a huge All-in-one membership doesn't really seem to make much sense at all for several reasons.
The only way it would really make sense that I can see is if you had ONE PERSON dedicated to each area that StomperNet covered – analytics, linkbuilding, usability, development platforms, etc. that was able to LOGIN to the StomperNet portal.
I did learn a lot of valuable lessons about team building and outsourcing at StomperNet, but it seems like they could have made it easier for a person to actually use those lessons by having a different login system (maybe allowing "priveleges" to be assigned and allocating x-amount of "privileges" per member).
Maybe I'm wrong, but my understanding that only ONE person was allowed access (I think they made exceptions for a couple teams of two that I recall).
But aside from value, where did the $797 price point come from? Obviously, I have no real idea, but StomperNet did what likely would have been a pretty expensive full-time staff and faculty AND had affiliate commissions to pay.
Can StomperNet help newbies?
One thing that bugged me about the original StomperNet was how many newbies I talked to at the first live event who just had no idea at all what was going on. I'm not saying that was StomperNet's fault, but it might have been useful for them to have some sort of screening process.
Apparently this time around, they've hired someone specifically for helping the newbies. I don't know anything about that person, though.
And they've lowered the price to $199/month.
Personally, I think MOST people JUST starting out should NOT be paying $199/month for a membership. I know there are some people who it could make sense for, but my belief is that most people would be MUCH better off learning the BARE-BONES fundamentals of online business in easy markets BEFORE they try to add on to their knowledge base. There are numerous products they could pick up for under $50.00 to teach them that.
What happened to the state-of-the-art linkbuilding system?
Another thing that bugged me about the original StomperNet was that there was a lot of hype around a state-of-the-art linkbuilding system. Now it's possible that I was so disorganized at the time that I completely missed them finally getting it off the ground into a workable system.
But last I recall there were a lot of problems with the linkbuilding system. Again, I could be wrong about that.
Also I had the sense that Dan Thies and Jerry West weren't crazy about the idea of a "linkbuilding" system – although it was just a "sense"…I don't remember anything definitive.
The BIG problem with an expensive ALL-IN-ONE membership
Actually, speaking about Dan Thies and Jerry West brings up another BIG problem with expensive ALL-IN-ONE memberships…and the SOLUTION to the problem solves the multiple-access problem discussed at the beginning of the post.
I probably learned the most valuable information from Dan Thies in StomperNet, followed by Jerry West. But many of the other teachers I just didn't click with.
That doesn't mean those teachers had bad information. They didn't. Their information was perfectly fine. I just didn't resonate with them very well.
So wouldn't it make MORE sense for someone to determine which experts they want to help them in various areas of their business and contract with them individually OR join their membership dedicated to that specific area?
It seemed like several of the products StomperNet "pitched" were of questionable value
First of all, I'll admit that I didn't BUY the third-party products that StomperNet recommended, but I knew people who did AND I understand that IF a product is good then the value a person gets out of the product really depends on the PERSON and not the product.
However, that being said, I have to question StomperNet's promotion of at least four products that I can recall:
The first was PipeLine profits run by Brock Felt
I'm going to start with some forum posts and blog comments I've found about PipeLine profits. But keeping in mind that forum posts and blog comments often only represent a small subset of product buyers, I'll follow up with some additional offerings from Brock Felt that may lend more credibility to that smaller subset.
- Pipeline Profits Experience discussed at WarriorForum
- Whatever became of Pipeline Profits?
- Pipeline Profits – a Co-Registration Success Story
- Pipeline Profits – my prelimary viewpoint (Eric Holmlund)
One observation about Neil Shearing's and Eric Holmlund's comments is that it seems like like they possibly overlooked an important part of the Pipeline Profits "teaser" presentation – which was to work with a co-reg company that would pop leads into a server controlled by the co-reg company and then offer those leads an incentive to optin (or even double-optin) to an autoresponder series run through a more mainstream autoresponder.
I'm not defending Pipeline Profits, but I think it's important to get all the facts right (that goes for me too – if I make a mistake, I'm happy to be called out on it).
The second was The Arbitrage Conspiracy by Aymen (I had put wrong owner initially as Mark pointed out in comments).
I warned the readers at WorkAtHomeTruth NOT to buy the Arbitrage Conspiracy here, although I got a bit wishy-washy about it over time. If I were to do it all over again, I would have just said point-blank don't buy it.
You can also read Jerry Wests' opinion of the Arbitrage Conspiracy here.
The third was the recommendation of Mike Filsaime's AffiliateJump
AffiliateJump was arguable one of the dumbest product ideas I've seen in a long time. It includes the alarming and – from what I've witnessed and experienced – incorrect message that getting accepted into CPA networks can often be impossible for them.
And this comment on AffiliateJump's 100% approval rate makes a great point:
"The thing that concerns me is the "100% approval" rate, there is a reason CPA networks verify every single application they get. There is a MASSIVE amount of fraud in the CPA industry."
And according to one post AffiliateJump was subletting offers from other affiliate networks – which if true – would explain the 100% approval rate, BUT it would also mean that as an affiliate you can almost certainly find better payouts using something like OfferVault.com or ODigger.com.
And if you've ever done an serious amount of PPC advertising and wondered "how can this guy afford to bid up to those positions" it SOMETIMES comes down to "they are getting paid a heck of a lot more than you for the SAME offer"…although it CAN also mean that they are just a hell of a lot better at PPC than you.
Also, I'd be curious about this "question" posted in the WarriorForum:
"Email opt-ins are the biggest problem. Nada in terms of walking away with the "list". I saw nothing that even reported list details or segregated sales from email followup sales. Wonder what happens if an opt-in I produce at my expense buys after I cancel my account. (Not a question.)"
The fourth was Shawn Casey's presentation at one of the StomperNet live events
There seems to be a close association between Jeff Paul and Shawn Casey. Shawn Casey gives a testimonial on one of Jeff Paul's infomercials (which in my opinion is presented a bit oddly) and at one point included Jeff Paul's materials in the free version of his "Business-in-a-Box". And while certainly someone isn't necessarily "guilty by association" the recent FTC filings against against Jeff Paul here make me incredibly reluctant to ever consider sending anyone Shawn Casey's direction. Although I guess we don't need the FTC to point out to us that Jeff Paul's infomercial's are ridiculous.
Note: Shawn Casey is used as a testimonial for the Stomper999.com site.
On the other hand there were some spectacular presentations and guests at some of the StomperNet live events
Once again, I want to point out that there many aspects of StomperNet that I loved – the live events were one of them. They really didn't resemble the usual "pitch-fest" and had numerous high quality speakers, including ones from places like:
- MarketingExperiments
- Jared Spool from User Interface Engineering - especially his presentation on Designing for the Scent of Information
- Nielsen's presentation on Eye-Tracking studies
Stomper999 sales page lists new benefits:
While the Stomper999 touts an impressive list of perks and benefits, there are some things you may want to get answers to if you are considering joining StomperNet at the new price, such as:
- Are you getting FULL access to TrafficGeyser? The Stomper999 sales page says you are getting a $27.00 value out of TrafficGeyser, but TrafficGeyser itself sells for $99.00/month.
- Is their ArticleQast link network merely a rebranding of an existing link network that you may already have a subscription, too? I can think of one article network – MyArticleNetwork that originally boasted 10,000+ sites and was rapidly adding more that sells for $47.00/month.
- How will the 3rd-party products they promote be screened? In my opinion, many of the 3rd-party products that StomperNet promoted were of extremely questionable value.
An interesting closing statement from the creators of ZamDoo – one of the best PPC reverse-engineering tools to hit the market:
This is a bit off-topic, but somewhat related to some of the points Markus talks about in his StomperNet video.
I've always found the following statement from the creators of Zamdoo interesting – interesting enough that I think it's worth revisiting from time to time. Here's what they said:
""Dear Customers, Friends and Supporters:
Back in June 2006, Jeff and I decided to take a departure from our "comfort zone" of developing media sites, and took the plunge into Internet Marketing toolkits with the development of ZamDoo.com. As many of you will recall from our initial outreach to the community, our forums, our 500+ person beta test, our shock at the way competitors treated their customers, and our eventual launch – we did things differently, and we treated our customers the way we'd always wanted to be treated ourselves.
As a result, it is with both a touch of nostalgia and sincere pride that we announce today that we'll be closing down both the ZamDoo.com and ZamDooReports.com offerings on August 15th. All existing customers will no longer be billed for your access, and we will no longer be taking any new subscriptions or signups. If you were due to be billed between now and August 15th, you won't be – and all existing members will enjoy their access until that time.
ZamDoo.com and ZamDooReports.com were both very good businesses to us, and taught us a lot about an industry that we knew very little about prior to entering. The fact of the matter is that the sites we build have all fallen outside this vertical, and by entering the IM space, we were entering uncharted territory for us. The marketing tactics, customer relations, quality of products, and customer attitudes are very different from "traditional" online consumer spaces, and frankly Jeff and I weren't as "at home" in IM as we have been with our other products.""
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Deeplinks Blog posts about Copyright Trolls
When Google released its new Copyright Transparency Report on takedown requests of its Search results, we got new insights into the massive number of complaints the search giant receives. We also saw that there are many requests that don't seem to meet the standard of a "good faith belief" of infringement. Google said in the report that it refuses to comply with requests that are obviously inaccurate or intentionally abusive, which accounts for about 3% of the total. While Google deserves to be commended for that example of good citizenship, they can't catch everything.
In an important ruling for free speech, the Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit today affirmed that a parody of a popular online video called "What What (In the Butt)" (NSFW, unless you happen to work at EFF!) was a clear case of fair use and that the district court's early dismissal of the case was correct.
Lino and Mario Bocchini, creators of the Brazilian parody website Falha de São Paulo, are currently appealing a court order that froze their domain two years ago. In September 2010, Brazilian newspaper Folha de São Paulo filed a lawsuit against the Falha seeking financial compensation for mimicking their layout and copy-editing, and also for "moral damages" to its reputation as a news organization. While the financial indemnities were dropped, Falha's domain remains frozen for unauthorized use of Folha's intellectual property.
Our movie industry has created some memorable monsters on screen. But Hollywood, and the major music labels, also helped create a very real kind of monster - copyright trolls who coerce settlements from Internet subscribers using intimidation and our out-of-whack copyright laws. Last Friday, EFF Senior Staff Technologist Seth Schoen took the witness stand in AF Holdings v. Does to explain to a federal judge why BitTorrent users should be able to hold on to their constitutional rights when targeted by trolls.
At this point, EFF readers are doubtless well-familiar with the rise of -- and battles against -- copyright trolls. Techdirt is reporting today about a relatively new copyright troll tactic -- suing only Does that are unfortunate enough to be subscribers of ISPs that don't resist mass subpoenas. So we thought it was time to take note again of the ISPs that are challenging these outrageous lawsuits -- and, often, winning.
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How to Make Marinades
Find the secret to marinating success with these tips for how to make marinades, plus favorite grilling recipes for chicken, pork and steak marinade.
Although marinades sometimes require advance planning, they're easy to mix together with on-hand ingredients, they increase the flavor of food and can tenderize it, too.
Many folks depend on these simple blends to boost the taste of meats and poultry before grilling. But marinades are so versatile, you can use them on fish, seafood and vegetables—as well as foods that are broiled in the oven or cooked on the stovetop.
Mix'em Up
Marinades usually consist of oil, an acidic ingredient and various herbs, spices and seasonings. Oil adds moisture and helps distribute flavors while the acid tenderizes meats by breaking down the fibers. Common acidic ingredients are vinegar, wine, yogurt and pineapple, lime, orange and lemon juices.
It's best to marinate foods in heavy-duty plastic bags or glass dishes. The acid in the marinade can react with aluminum pans, altering the flavor of the food and discoloring the pan.
A general guide is 1 cup of marinade per pound of meat when marinated in a heavy-duty plastic bag and 2 cups per pound of meat marinated in a flat dish.
The marinade should completely cover the food. If there isn't enough marinade to cover it, turn the food occasionally to ensure even distribution of flavors.
The advantages of marinating in a plastic bag are that less marinade is needed, the bag can be turned over easily to distribute the marinade and the bag is thrown away when you're done.
Time to Tenderize
Marinating times depend on the type of food and the amount of flavor you want. Delicate seafood and tender cuts of meat pick up great flavor when marinated from 15 minutes to 2 hours.
Less tender cuts of meat can be marinated for 6 hours to overnight. (Marinating longer than 24 hours is not recommended because it can cause the surface of the meat to become mushy.)
To help tenderize meat and to increase flavor, cut meat into serving-size pieces before marinating it so it will absorb more of the marinade.
Although a marinade can help tenderize meat, it will not turn a tough cut of meat into a tender one. (A better way to tenderize a tough cut of meat is by cooking it with moist heat, such as braising or slow cooking, then slicing it across the grain.)
And don't forget that foods should be covered and refrigerated while they're marinating.
Get Grilling
To get the most flavor out of your marinade, consider reserving a portion of it before adding it to the meat to serve as a sauce with the food. Or double the marinade recipe and reserve half of it for basting, then discard what was used to marinate the food.
If you'd rather not discard the marinade after draining it from uncooked meat, put it in a saucepan and bring it to a full rolling boil for 1 minute before using it to baste the food. This will ensure that it's food-safe.
Before basting meats, first cook the food on one side for 5 minutes. Then turn and baste on the cooked side of the meat to prevent cross-contamination from raw meat to the marinade.
If the food can't be turned on the grill (because it's too delicate or too large, for example), simply spoon the marinade or basting sauce over it.
Once you're done basting, discard any remaining marinade.
When cooking foods that have been marinated in a sugary mixture, keep a close eye on them. The high sugar concentration will cause them to brown (and burn) faster, especially when grilling.
Have Your Say in the Seasonings
Feel free to experiment when preparing marinades. If you're in a hurry, prepared salad dressing like zesty Italian makes a great marinade for a variety of meats, poultry and vegetables.
If you have a few minutes, create your own marinade with your favorite seasonings. Different herbs and spices round out the flavor of some foods better than others. Here are some suggestions to try in your marinades:
- Beef and pork: basil, crushed red pepper flakes, cumin, garlic, ginger, ground mustard, oregano, pepper, sage, tarragon, thyme.
- Chicken: basil, cumin, oregano, rosemary, sage, tarragon, thyme.
- Fish: curry powder, dill weed, garlic, ginger, oregano, pepper, rosemary, thyme.
- Vegetables: chili powder, cloves, curry powder, dill weed, ginger, ground mustard, nutmeg, oregano, pepper, rosemary.
While these are general guidelines, remember that marinades are very versatile. Your favorite beef marinade will likely taste just as good on chicken, pork or even vegetables. So give one a try.


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June 4, 2001: Want to learn more about your favorite star or galaxy? NASA Hubble Space Telescope pictures and other information about thousands of stars and galaxies beyond our solar system are just a mouse click away by visiting the "Spectral/Image Scrapbook." The "scrapbook" was developed by the Multi-Mission Archive at the Space Telescope Science Institute (MAST) team in Baltimore, MD. This new astronomy Web resource provides easy access to the rich repository of black-and-white images and spectra of stars and galaxies stored in the MAST digital archives. While a picture shows astronomers what a celestial object looks like, a spectrum provides information about its physical nature and its motion toward or away from Earth. Astronomers analyze spectra and images of a celestial body to get a complete picture.See the rest:
The MAST archives, which were created three and one-half years ago, consists of data taken in ultraviolet and visible light by NASA space-borne missions, such as the Hubble telescope and the International Ultraviolet Explorer. The information from a variety of wavelength regions offers a complete spectrum or picture of a star or galaxy. Such comprehensive information helps to eliminate false impressions about the object from data covering only a few wavelength regions.
The archives contain spectra of more than 10,000 astronomical objects, including more than 9,000 obtained from the International Ultraviolet Explorer, which was in operation from 1978 to 1996. The archives also house images of nearly 8,000 small regions of the sky observed by Hubble.
The scrapbook was designed for astronomers, who will use it to quickly sample data from several missions. But the scrapbook also can be used in the classroom or at home. Students can explore actual data of stars and galaxies, rather than only viewing the smaller public gallery of beautiful Hubble pictures.


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Beverly man gets jail time for Eagles break-in
A Beverly man who broke into a social club in the village and stole the safe was sentenced Tuesday to 120 days in jail and ordered to complete a counseling program.
Robert J. Wells, 32, of 2535 State Route 83, was scheduled to be sentenced Sept. 19 on two fifth-degree felony counts, but the sentencing was postponed so the burglary victim-the Fraternal Order of Eagles-could work out a restitution figure.
"They are asking for $700 for a new door and $479.09 for a new safe," said Washington County Assistant Prosecutor Jared Erb.
The figure does not include the approximately $6,400 in cash that Wells reportedly stole by dragging out a safe during the November break-in, said Erb.
"There was cash missing. There has been a change in leadership and they were unable to confirm the exact amount of money taken," he said.
While the restitution for the stolen cash was not included in the sentencing, the club can pursue the matter in civil court once they decide on an exact figure, said Erb. Wells admitted to authorities that he had used the money for drugs, he added.
"He admitted the money that was stolen was used to buy heroin in Columbus," said Erb.
Wells' fingerprints connected him to the breaking and entering. He was arrested in April for the crime and pleaded guilty Aug. 2 to a fifth-degree felony count of theft and a fifth-degree felony count of breaking and entering.
Because he has a prior felony conviction, Wells was eligible to be sent to prison on the fifth-degree felony charges.
His attorney Nancy Brum recommended counseling through SEPTA, citing his good behavior while on probation in Morgan County.
"I request the court allow Mr. Wells to participate in SEPTA. I do have a letter here that he is eligible for SEPTA's 150-day program," said Brum.
Wells also asked that Washington County Common Pleas Court Judge Ed Lane forgo a prison sentence.
"I regret what I did. I was in a bad state of mind. I was on a lot of drugs," he said.
Wells said he has kicked his drug habit, is catching up on child support payments, and has gained admittance into an electrician's union.
"I'm just hoping you give me the benefit of the doubt," he said.
Citing Wells' apparent success with his community control conditions in Morgan County, Lane ruled that he would allow a community control sanction in the current case.
He also ordered Wells to spend 120 days in the Washington County Jail and take the first available slot at SEPTA after 75 days.
He ordered Wells to attend either an Alcoholic Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous meeting once a week for at least a year.
Wells has three years to pay the $1,179.09 in restitution. A violation of any of the terms would result in Wells being sent to prison for the one year maximum, said Lane.


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'Milestone gift'
Anonymous donor gives $1 million to local nonprofit
By André Coleman 12/27/2012
The Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF) received an early Christmas gift on Dec. 12, when an anonymous donor gave the organization $1 million in honor of the foundation's 60th anniversary.
"This million-dollar gift is a milestone gift for us and the largest unrestricted current gift we have ever received," said PCF Executive Director Jennifer DeVoll in a statement. "Over the years, we have received some large bequests through estate plans and similarly large gifts to donor advised funds, but what makes this gift significant is that it will directly support local grant making. Overall, it is a real endorsement of our work to support area nonprofits."
The donation came in a check from the Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program, another nonprofit organization which manages charitable funds for philanthropists.
The money will be used to generate grants to Pasadena nonprofits that work in the areas of the arts, education, the environment, health, human services and youth advocacy.
According to the PCF, grants are distributed to those specific areas to ensure the community's diversity of riches is preserved.
The PCF was founded in 1953 by Pasadena real estate developer Louis Webb and his wife, Marion, who gave $1 million to start the organization as a community trust. The Webbs pledged their $2.5-million estate to the foundation, received in two parts upon Louis' and Marion's deaths in 1966 and 1977, respectively.
The foundation will hold a gala in October to celebrate its 60th anniversary at the Langham Hotel in Pasadena. At the dinner, high-level donors can create named endowments that are either unrestricted or support funding for one of the six targeted areas of interest. Proceeds from the gala will go to the Community Foundation's endowment.
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if Vucevic will be out it will b way easier.
(6-12) - (4-13)
Venue TV TIME Madison Square Garden, New York, NY MSG 7:30 PM EST
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Injury Report
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Orlando Magic Tyson Chandler - Non-Displaced Fracture of the Right Fibula (OUT) Tobias Harrison - sprained left high ankle (DAY TO DAY) Jameer Nalson - Sprained left foot (DAY TO DAY) Nikola Vucevic - sprained left ankle (DAY TO DAY)
Today in Knicks history
December 6, 1809 A History of New-York, from the Beginning of the World to The End of the Dutch Dynasty narrated by fictitious narrator Diedrich Knickerbocker was made available for sale in New York City.
Recent meetings
March 20, 2013 New York, 10 days since its last home game, welcomed back Carmelo Anthony to the lineup with a convincing 106-94 victory over the Orlando Magic at Madison Square Garden for its second victory in a row. New York was paced by J.R. Smiths 22 points and seven rebounds over 38 minutes. Carmelo Anthony posted 21 points and a team high eight rebounds over 33 minutes. Steve Novak added 11 points on 4-8 shooting off the bench. Orlando was led by local native Tobias Harris 14 points and five rebounds over 31 minutes. Andrew Nicholson recorded 14 points and three rebounds over 19 minutes. Kyle OQuinn added 12 points and 14 rebounds. New York set the tone when Carmelo Anthony opened the game up with a pull-up triple to propel the Knicks to a quarter that saw them outscored the Magic 26-15. Orlando couldnt come back from the early deficit as New York expanded on their lead in the third quarter when they outscored Orlando 32-19 behind seven points apiece from Smith and Anthony. With the starters watching the fourth quarter from the side, the bench closed out the Magic 106-94 at the Garden. January 30, 2013 Despite being tied after the first half, New York dominated a second half that saw the Knicks outscore the Magic 62-46 en route to a easy 106-97 victory over the Orlando Magic and Madison Square Garden. Carmelo Anthony led the way with 20 points, seven rebounds and five assists over 39 minutes. This was Anthonys 30th consecutive 20-point performance which is a new franchise best. Tyson Chandler added 21 points and seven rebounds over 32 minutes. Raymond Felton recorded 15 points and nine assists with zero turnovers over 31 minutes. Orlando was led by J.J. Redicks 29 points on 9-14 shooting from the field over 36 minutes. Jameer Nelson posted 21 points and nine assists over 35 minutes.
if Vucevic will be out it will b way easier.
Another easy blowout WIN .. Melo should not receive over 32 minutes of playingtime (let other teammates get playingtime and shots).
The same goes for .. Felton & JR.smith, they should not get over 24 minutes of playintime.
We should use these easy games to start GELLIN players in the same lineup
Affalo and Olapido will be a lot of trouble tonight, on both ends of the floor.
i dont think it will be blow up but they one once vs Clipps and almost won @ Heat [2 games earlier lost to heat by 30]
but they need this win @ MSG.
That interview they showed with Shump during the pregame show, where he talked about how he is angry at the world, made him look a little like a crazy person. I hope it means that he's going to continue to come out with unreal intensity. I'm afraid it may mean that he won't be long for this team because I can't imagine the rest of our guys find him very easy with which to deal if he acts like that all the time now.
Let's go Knicks!
Hey guys, you remember that garbage-effort team that lost 9 straight? Well, for the first 4 minutes of the first quarter, it's back. Great.
its ok guys. we just beat the mighty nets. we are going straight to the finals.
wow, come on guys....their losing on the road
It's time for the 2nd unit .... wat No 2nd unit .... thats why we r 4-13
Are our guys high? First, Bargs makes no move to help on that drive, then we switch off the guy with the ball to leave him wide open for a jumper. WTH.
bargnani is a foul magnet on the opponent.
In classic 2013 Knicks fashion, we have no answer for our opponent's complicated offensive strategies. Tonight, we are being baffled by "the screen".


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Just introduced my 9 week old dd to a bottle.
I have to go back to work in Sept. and I wanted to start with 1 morning bottle a day- she will get about 3 while I'm at work.
She isn't refusing it, but only eating abou 1 oz. She never was a big morning eater.
My question is can I give the bottle?? Will that be too confusing or can I try it.
My dh did it this weekend (we started on Sat.) but during the week it is too hectic with his work schedule and I prefer dd to have the a.m. bottle. I like feeding her in the p.m. and I'm always home by 2:30 from work so a.m. is the best practice time for bottles.
What do you think? Should I try giving it to her myself??


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The Fight (episode)
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|"The Fight"
|VOY, Episode 5x19
Production number: 208
First aired: 24 March 1999
|107th of 168 produced in VOY
|111th of 168 released in VOY
|562nd of 728 released in all
| Teleplay By
Joe Menosky
Story By
Michael Taylor
Directed By
Winrich Kolbe
|Unknown (2375)
When Voyager is caught in "chaotic space," an area where the laws of physics are in a state of flux, Chakotay begins hearing and seeing things, apparently caused by the aliens living inside it who are trying to contact the ship.
On USS Voyager, Chakotay is lying on a biobed in sickbay, shouting and thrashing about. Also present are The Doctor, Seven of Nine and Tom Paris. Paris asks The Doctor to give Chakotay something for the pain, but The Doctor refuses, saying that they could lose the chance to make contact with the aliens. Suddenly, the ship shudders.
Captain Janeway calls from the bridge, asking if they've made any progress. The Doctor replies that they haven't. B'Elanna Torres tells Janeway that if Voyager doesn't find a way out of chaotic space soon, they are all going to die here.
Act OneEdit
Chakotay calls The Doctor. He's tired, he wants to sleep. However, The Doctor again won't let him. If he loses consciousness, he could sever the link to the aliens who live in chaotic space, and who may know a way out. Chakotay doesn't want to talk to them, as he's afraid he may end up like his grandfather, a "crazy old man". The Doctor tells him the aliens are reconfiguring his neural pathways, in an attempt to communicate with him. He makes Chakotay concentrate, and remember when he came into sickbay after he had been injured in a boxing simulation on the holodeck.
In a flashback, Chakotay is in a holodeck simulation of a boxing ring. Chakotay is in the ring, fighting a Terrellian. Boothby, who used to coach him as a cadet, is in his corner. At the end of the third round, Chakotay returns to his corner where he is chastised by Boothby for not allowing his opponent to land some punches and tire himself out, saying that boxing is as much about heart as technique. Round four begins, and Chakotay sees a disturbance forming in the corner of the ring, right before he is knocked out.
Chakotay wakes up in sickbay, where he argues with The Doctor over the merits of boxing, which The Doctor describes as "pointless violence". The Doctor nicknames him "The Maquis Mauler" to further his point. Chakotay complains of a headache, and tells The Doctor about the disturbance he saw before he was hit. The Doctor initially dismisses this as hallucinations, but further examination shows that the ganglia in Chakotay's visual cortex are highly active. The ship shudders, and Chakotay is called to the bridge as the doctor instructs him to return for further tests.
Chakotay arrives on the bridge, where a spatial phenomenon is interfering with the ship's sensors. Apparently, it shifts position every few minutes. Then the ship shudders again, and a distortion similar to the one seen by Chakotay in the boxing ring envelops Voyager. Seven of Nine calls Janeway to astrometrics, where she informs her that the Borg have been aware of this phenomenon for many years. It is called chaotic space, a zone where the laws of physics are in a constant state of flux. Changes in the gravitational coefficient cause shear forces along the hull, shields offering only temporary protection. Due to the shifting of the physical constants, sensors can't function. Janeway orders the sensors to be reconfigured.
Chakotay, while alone in his quarters, hears noises, such as Boothby shouting and the end of round bell. He sees a pair of boxing gloves on a chair, which disappear when he looks away. Tuvok calls him to the bridge. With the sensors useless, Voyager can't move safely. While Tuvok and Paris argue about what to do, Chakotay starts to hallucinate again. He hears crowd noises, and sees a pair of boxing gloves at the sensor station. Tuvok asks him if he is all right, at which Chakotay swings at Tuvok. Tuvok uses the Vulcan nerve pinch to render him unconscious.
Act TwoEdit
In sickbay, The Doctor has discovered that Chakotay's hallucinations are due to a genetic marker for a cognitive disorder being switched on. Symptoms include auditory and visual hallucinations. The gene was suppressed before Chakotay was born, but now it has been switched on, possibly due to chaotic space. The Doctor orders Chakotay to remain in sickbay, where Chakotay tells him his grandfather suffered from similar hallucinations, but he refused treatment.
Meanwhile on the bridge, Harry Kim has managed to reconfigure the sensors, and Voyager starts to move forward slowly. However, before the ship moves very far, a starship appears on sensors. The log from the damaged ship reveals that the captain and an engineer both suffered from hallucinations. The ship was trapped in chaotic space for almost a year before the hull was breached. Janeway notes that it is no coincidence that both the aliens and Chakotay suffered similar hallucinations. The dead captain's body is beamed over for an autopsy.
Scans of the alien's brain reveal that optical and auditory neurons have been partially stripped of their protein insulation, leading to hallucinations. The Doctor concludes that the gene responsible for producing protein insulation was shut down – something in chaotic space altered the DNA. The Doctor discovers that he can control the hallucinations using a neural suppressant.
Chakotay wants to go on a vision quest, to find out more about the hallucinations. The Doctor disapproves, but relents when Janeway gives the go ahead. In the vision quest, Chakotay sees a forest, and then his grandfather walking among the trees. He tells him to take his medicine, but his grandfather refuses. He goes in to a cave, where he hears boxing noises again. Suddenly, he is in a boxing ring, a strange ring that has only three sides.
He wakes up, and tells The Doctor that the aliens were watching him, trying to tell him something, but he's afraid to listen to them, afraid he'll lose his mind. The Doctor encourages him, and suddenly Chakotay starts to speak, saying "chaotic space intersects ours, and Voyager must escape by altering the warp field to a rentrillic trajectory". However, Chakotay refuses to listen to "them" anymore.
Act ThreeEdit
The Doctor tells Janeway that Chakotay definitely made contact with the aliens, but Janeway says they need more information. She convinces Chakotay to try again. Chakotay is back in the ring with his opponent "Kid Chaos", who has his back turned. Also there is Tuvok and a security detail, with phasers. Tuvok wants to fire on Kid Chaos, but Boothby warns Chakotay not to let him, that it won't work. Chakotay orders Tuvok to stand down. Then Chakotay is in the ring, dressed in boxing gear. Paris tries to stop the fight citing the odds, and then Neelix enters the ring and leads Chakotay out. He says that Chakotay isn't ready for the fight.
Chakotay is then on the bridge, punching a punching bag, where Kim, Janeway and B'Elanna Torres all try to stop his fighting. They all act as if he will not return, he claims he is only doing it for them. Finally, The Doctor tries to scare him into not fighting by telling him the fight will cause him to lose his mind. Chakotay and his trainer, Neelix, run through engineering where Torres glares at them.
Chakotay is then back in the cave from the vision quest, where he sees his grandfather again. He tells him they'll get in trouble if they don't go home. His grandfather refuses. He says "this is a nice place to call home". He tells Chakotay there is a lot of "them" out there, and that "they" are coming for Chakotay. When the sounds of the boxing ring return, Chakotay's grandfather hears them too. Then he's back in the ring. He tells Boothby he's afraid, before The Doctor steps into the ring, and says the fight has been canceled on medical grounds.
Chakotay comes out of the vision quest, which he was stuck in. He wants to get back in the ring, and accuses The Doctor of stopping the fight. He becomes hysterical, yelling for them to let him back in the ring. In order to stop him, The Doctor is forced to sedate him.
Act FourEdit
On the bridge, Kim is trying to navigate the ship by dropping stationary beacons, but Voyager ends up going around in circles.
In astrometrics, Seven has found an isolinear frequency in the energy signature of chaotic space. It does not respond to any of the standard language decryption routines. The source is unknown, but Janeway recognizes the frequency as the nucleotide resonance frequency from an examination question she answered incorrectly during her time at Starfleet Academy. The signal was designed to activate DNA, and realigned Chakotay's molecular bonds.
Meanwhile, Chakotay is in an altered state of reality. He recognizes the captain, but is still angry at The Doctor for ending his fight and "ruining his career." Chakotay describes the alien he saw in his vision. However, he is thinking of them in terms of the prize fight. The Doctor explains that the holodeck simulation is still fresh in his memory, so it is the primary source of imagery for his hallucinations. Aliens that the sensors can't detect are inducing the hallucinations. Their only means to communicate with Voyager is by altering people's senses, as they did with the people on the damaged ship. Chakotay reminds Janeway that Voyager does not frequently avoid making first contact with newly discovered life forms and hull pressure is increasing, so despite The Doctor's warning, Janeway tells The Doctor to send Chakotay "back in the ring".
Act FiveEdit
On the bridge, it is obvious that Voyager cannot survive for much longer inside chaotic space. Janeway orders The Doctor to begin. The Doctor fully activates the gene, and Chakotay is back in the ring. He tells Boothby he's worried, but Boothby reassures him and gives him advice. Chakotay removes his robe adorned with The Doctor's nickname, "The Maquis Mauler", and turns to Kid Chaos. Kid Chaos turns to face Chakotay. He has no face, just a starfield. The aliens speak using a montage of words said by the crew up to this point. They tell Chakotay they live in chaotic space, and that Voyager must escape by realigning its sensors.
Back in sickbay, Chakotay wants to stop, but The Doctor pushes him, until Chakotay starts to understand what the aliens want him to do. He runs to the bridge and pushes Kim out of the way. He has to make the modifications himself; he can't explain how to do it. He reroutes the deflector through the sensors, and then puts the deflector on line, at full amplitude. Kim says the sensors have found a course through chaotic space. Voyager flies out of chaotic space at full impulse. Janeway orders Paris to resume course for the Alpha Quadrant, before Chakotay collapses.
Janeway gives Chakotay a few days off, which he uses to get in some boxing practice on the holodeck.
Log Entries Edit
- Chief medical officer's log, supplemental. Despite my efforts, Chakotay's condition continues to deteriorate.
Memorable QuotesEdit
"Tuvok tells me you've got a mean left jab."
"Never spar with a Vulcan."
- - Janeway and Chakotay
"Begin round one."
- - Voyager's computer, several times
"He said his spirit was in pain, but that the wound must be honored."
- - Chakotay, about his grandfather
"Pick 'em up, son. It's the fight you've been waiting for!"
- - Boothby, when Chakotay sees boxing gloves in his quarters
"Victory, defeat, knockout, TKO, it's all beside the point. We know how it really ends: a crazy old man..."
- - The Doctor, in Chakotay's vision quest
"Your opponent wasn't firing on you with an energy weapon, was he?"
"Just his gloves."
- - The Doctor and Chakotay, after Chakotay is injured in a holographic boxing match
"In this corner representing the Alpha Quadrant, Earth and Humanity, the challenger Chakotay!"
- - The Announcer
"You haven't had the time to train, you're not ready! If you fight now, you'll be destroyed!"
- - Neelix, in the vision quest
"Why are they after me?"
"Because you have the gene!"
"The crazy gene?!"
"Yes, the 'crazy gene'."
- - Chakotay and The Doctor, talking about the chaotic space aliens
"Who am I to dispute logic?"
- - Captain Janeway
Background InformationEdit
Story DevelopmentEdit
- This episode evolved from the first Star Trek story that Michael Taylor contributed after joining Star Trek: Voyager's writing staff. Scripter Joe Menosky recalled, "There was a guy living in the 21st century, and feeling himself becoming unhinged, because there are aliens trying to make contact. We were telling the story with Chakotay suffering a mental breakdown as a result of a first contact happening in our Voyager time. That was the story that Michael Taylor wrote." The outline of the plot was overly thorough, however. "It was an extremely well-written document," Menosky remarked. "I don't know if he actually put footnotes in it, but he might have, it was so detailed, and so intellectual. [Executive Producer] Rick Berman read the story, and he could not believe it. He just went off on, 'These god damn people like Mike Taylor, you need a subscription to the 'Journal of the American Medical Association' to understand his god damn story.' Rick just threw it out." (Cinefantastique, Vol. 31, No. 11, p. 50)
- Subsequently, Executive Producer Brannon Braga replotted the story and Chakotay actor Robert Beltran posited the idea about his character boxing. It was at about this point that Joe Menosky wrote the episode's script, which incorporated both Beltran's plot point as well as the concept of first contact requiring a mental breakdown. After filming the installment, it was discovered that the story was too short, so the sickbay frame story was added to the episode's narrative. (Cinefantastique, Vol. 31, No. 11, p. 50)
Cast and CharactersEdit
- According to the unauthorized reference book Delta Quadrant (pp. 299-300), Robert Beltran requested several weeks' notice to prepare for this episode, so that he had time to work himself into good shape for the installment. Due to a fire earlier in the fifth season, however, Beltran was not alloted the three weeks' advance warning, only being notified the usual ten days before the outing entered production.
- In this episode, Ray Walston makes his last appearance as the recurring character Boothby.
Production, Music and EffectsEdit
- The scenes showing the aliens communicating with Chakotay was shot much like the Orb experiences in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. (Delta Quadrant, p. 300)
- The last day of production on this episode was 29 October 1998. (Star Trek Magazine issue 132, p. 53)
- The music for this episode makes use of some thematic, Chakotay-centric musical content from VOY: "Tattoo". (Delta Quadrant, p. 300)
- According to the book Delta Quadrant (p. 302), the vessel encountered by Voyager in chaotic space was designed to resemble a giant flea.
Continuity and TriviaEdit
- For this episode alone, Chakotay has a new hairstyle, similar to the one that the evil Chakotay hologram has in "Living Witness". (Delta Quadrant, p. 300)
- Chakotay's boxing pseudonym, "The Maquis Mauler," was changed to "The Tattooed Terror" in the Season 6 episode "Tsunkatse".
- During Chakotay's vision quest, his grandfather bears the tattoo of the ancient Rubber Tree People. He apparently took the mark late in life, after his son (Kolopak) returned from his expedition. Chakotay himself didn't take the mark until about the time he joined the Maquis.
- Ensign Paris, at the end of this episode, refers to Captain Janeway as "sir." The pilot episode "Caretaker" establishes that Janeway prefers to be called "captain," or "ma'am" in a crunch.
- This is the second of two Star Trek: Voyager episodes that feature the character of Boothby, the other being the earlier fifth season outing "In the Flesh". In their unauthorized reference book Beyond the Final Frontier, Mark Jones and Lance Parkin wonder whether this episode originated as a sequel to "In The Flesh", with chaotic space having once been fluidic space. (Beyond the Final Frontier, p. 328)
Reception and AftermathEdit
- Joe Menosky ultimately found this episode to be very muddled but liked one specific sequence. "I'm confused when I watch it, so I can't imagine the audience not being confused," Menosky admitted. "There is one thing that I am very proud of in this episode, and that is the actual first contact sequence. The result is truly hallucinogenic." (Cinefantastique, Vol. 31, No. 11, pp. 50-51)
- The model used for the chaotic space hulk was later reused as both an unidentified craft at a Ledosian spaceport in the seventh season episode "Natural Law", and (much more prominently) as the Romulan drone-ship in three episodes of Star Trek: Enterprise.
Video and DVD releasesEdit
- UK VHS release (two-episode tapes, CIC Video): Volume 5.10, 4 October 1999
- As part of the VOY Season 5 DVD collection
Links and referencesEdit
Starring Edit
Also starring Edit
- Robert Beltran as Commander Chakotay
- Roxann Dawson as Lieutenant B'Elanna Torres
- Robert Duncan McNeill as Ensign Tom Paris
- Ethan Phillips as Neelix
- Robert Picardo as The Doctor
- Tim Russ as Lieutenant Commander Tuvok
- Jeri Ryan as Seven of Nine
- Garrett Wang as Ensign Harry Kim
Guest starsEdit
Special guest starEdit
- Majel Barrett as the computer voice
Uncredited co-starsEdit
- Tarik Ergin as Ayala
- Michael Muñoz as an alien boxing trainer
- Erin Price as Renlay Sharr
- Unknown performers as
- Thompson
- MacAlister
- the boxing ring announcer (voice)
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Hollar tops Hallsmith, re-elected Montpelier mayorBy AMY ASH NIXON
Staff writer | March 05,2014MONTPELIER Incumbent Mayor John Hollar defeated challenger and ex-city employee Gwendolyn Hallsmith by a more than 2-1 margin on Tuesday night, and thanked city voters for their confidence in handing him a second term. He was reelected mayor with 1,525 votes to Hallsmiths 782.
I think we tried to run a positive campaign and I think that resonated with voters, said Hollar, calling from a celebration party after the results were in at City Hall.
He said the city manager had given him a call on his cellphone, letting him know the results.
Hollar said he appreciated the voter confidence and I will take that as support for the direction the council and I have been taking the past two years.
We have a great city council, said Hollar. I look forward to working with Councilors Bate and Turcotte, he said.
Donna Bate was elected to the council to represent District 1, with 401 votes to Andy Hoopers 357; in District 2, Thierry Guerlain took the seat with 441 votes, beating out two contenders, Page Guertin, who captured 315 votes, and Ivan Shadis who received 69 votes.
And in District 3, Justin Turcotte beat out Dan Jones in a vote of 394 to 278.
Hallsmith, the citys former planning and community development director who lost her job late last year in a highly publicized struggle over her out-of-office advocacy for a Vermont State Bank, took the news well. She said she was very happy that the article on the state banking issue had passed with such strong support in Montpelier, by a vote of 1,629 to 697, and had also found support in other communities.
Hallsmith was parked in front of City Hall all day in the freezing cold, and was defrosting in the minutes before the results were tallied, sitting on a bench just inside City Hall. I dont think it got up to zero until about 10 a.m., she said. She stood outside holding her sign and said she heard many good wishes from voters, and had some people thank her for standing up for her rights, sharing stories of struggles they had been through.
Even a minute after the results were shared, Hallsmith was smiling. I met a lot of people who came up to me and told me they had voted for me and gave me the thumbs-up, she said. My doing this helped them, she said. She said she wished the city well, and, looking at the outcome of some City Council races, said she would have had a hard time as mayor with some of the council members.
I cant imagine trying to be mayor of that group, she said, looking at the just-posted results at City Hall.
Hallsmith was saddened that the school budget had been defeated, saying, Im really disappointed that the school budget failed. Montpelier prides itself on its good schools.
Hallsmith pointed to what she calls the Chai Party, which she said is Montpeliers version of the Tea Party, as being behind the school budget defeat.
Though she lost by a lot, Hallsmith said having given the voters a choice was her goal, and she did that and took part in the Democratic process.
Of Hollar, she said, I wish him well and I wish Montpelier well, Thats why I ran. Theyve made their choice and its all good, she said of the elections outcome.
I was helping make the Democratic process work by making sure there was a choice for the people. I did that and I feel good about that, said Hallsmith.
The city budget passed handily, 1,752 to 574, settling a spending plan for the coming year of $7,406,787.
The big news Tuesday was the voters rejection of the school budget, an unprecedented event in recent memory according to observers at City Hall. The proposed budget of $17,985,069 was narrowly shot down, with 1,130 voters voting for the spending plan and 1,211 against, a difference of 81 votes.
Hollar, a longtime school board member, said the school board would have to work hard to address the budget defeat, contending the issues are more at the state level than the local level with declining enrollments leading to higher education costs.
I understand the challenges that the school board faces, said Hollar, saying there are issues beyond the control of our local school board. I know they are going to be working hard. ...This raises broader issues that go beyond Montpelier and hopefully the Legislature will address some of these systemic issues that are driving the school budgets.
Hollar was camped out at City Hall at 7:30 a.m. and spent the day there. It was a long, cold day, he said. Its not about getting votes, its about telling people that youre committed.
Of the coming term, Hollar said, Weve got a lot on our plate with the development of the Carr Lot, getting the district heating system up and running and getting the bike path going.
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Corporate sponsorship. I don't really like it, but I realize that in this day and age it is a fact of baseball life. A necessary evil. But sometimes I think things get a little out of control.
A prime example of this occurred last night, while my husband and I were channel-surfing. Well, he was; I was attempting to read a book at the same time. We decided to watch an inning or two of the Venezuela/Mexico Caribbean Series game on the MLB Network. Mexico was at bat.
Me: Hmm, his last name is Corona?
Him: No, they all say that. It's an ad.
Then I noticed that the front of their jerseys featured some sort of logo containing prominent ears of corn, even though the name of the team, Venados de Mazatlan, translates to Mazatlan Deer (had to look this up, I don't speak Spanish).
The clincher, though, was their batting helmets.
Me: Does that helmet say "bimbo" on it??
Him: No, that looks like a "D".
(wait for closer shot in full 61″ high-def glory)
Me: Look, look! It does say "bimbo"! What on earth is that an ad for?
Well, this morning I found out that Grupo Bimbo is a large food conglomerate (think Unilever or Nestle). In fact, the fourth largest in the world! According to that fount of all online knowledge, Wikipedia, the word bimbo has no specific meaning in Spanish, though it has come to be practically synonymous with bread.
So, bimbo = bread. In Latin America, anyway. I'm sure there's a good joke or two in there somewhere, but at this hour of the morning my mind just isn't up to it. If anyone can think of a good one, leave a comment! Have a great day!
(both photos AP)
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Living in San Diego, I see Bimbo trucks every once in a while. Since we're so close to the border, there are a lot of little Mexican shops that I'm sure are well stocked with Bimbo stuff. I would compare it to the Mexican version of Little Debbie. Yay for Adrian! I've heard that he's doing really well down there. Congrats on being the featured blog!
I would hate to see MLB ever have "ads" on their uniforms like they do in NASCAR, but I suspect for some of these National teams who are playing this might be the only way they can earn enough money to field a team.
Nice blog, glad I found it, and congrats on being the featured blog! I hope that baseball in the US never resorts to putting ads on the back of shirts. I do like the Caribbean WS so far– great pitching duels!
I've been watching and blogging the Series. The advertising is different, but I guess if it helps those leagues exist then so be it. I hope MLB doesn't get that desperate. No ads on my pretty Cardinals uniforms!
Good blog!
I'm always afraid of the whole corporate sponsorship taking over MLB, too. I understand when teams need money but it does contaminate things. I remember a while back when MLB wanted to have SpiderMan bases – glad that didn't work out! Oh and congrats on "featured blog" status!
Yup, Bimbo has the logo of a big white bear and they sell things similar to Hostess Honey Buns.


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Being named Mitt Romney's vice presidential running mate has not affected Paul Ryan's chances at getting re-elected to the House. He is a safe bet for against Kenosha County Supervisor Rob Zerban.
Ryan has been asked multiple times whether he's hedging his bets by running for re-election while also running for vice president but the question is irrelevant. Ryan was tapped for the ticket after the deadline had passed to have his name removed from the House ballot. He's far from the first running mate to run for two jobs at once. Vice President Joe Biden was in the same position in 2008.
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Rep. Sean Duffy was one of the higher-profile freshmen elected in the Republican wave of 2010. He was a former Ashland County district attorney and tea party favorite, but he was probably best known for his work as a professional lumberjack athlete and ESPN commentator and as a cast member on MTV's reality show "The Real World." This year he faces a tough challenge from Pat Kreitlow, a former state senator and former local TV news anchor. Redistricting gave Duffy a more-GOP-leaning district. He also enjoys a financial advantage. Despite these advantages, this remains the most competitive House race in Wisconsin.


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