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Usually, the kind of story that's roiling around Tiger Woods right now is not the kind of thing we comment on. But it is instructive in some ways.
This is Tiger Woods' wife.
The lesson is this: As hard as it may be to believe, there is one unchangeable truth about relationships. No matter how hot the girl is, no matter who she is…there's a guy out there who's tired of her sh*t.

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The udev subsystem allows the Linux kernel, together with a userland program, to manage device nodes dynamically, adding and removing them at will. It has now been revealed that the communication channel between the kernel and program fails to authenticate, so that users can assume root privileges.
The udev subsystem and the udevd daemon communicate in userspace over the netlink interface. Sending KOBJECT_UEVENT messages unfortunately doesn't verify who sent them. The result is that normal users can assume read privileges for a random device. If the device has a major and minor number of the root block device, invasive code can be applied to alter the system. A root exploit could then be quite simple for an attacker.
The root exploit was discovered by Sebastian Krahmer of the SUSE Security Team, which had become apprised of the CVE-2009-1185 spoofing exposure. The udev "trickery" exploit also points to another vulnerability in the CVE-2009-1186 stack buffer overflow exposure. Unfortunately, MITRE has not released further details on these vulnerabilities. All larger Linux distros have openly declared to be affected by them, so the distros are now providing updated packages.
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The Filibuster
It's recently occurred to me that Albert [Pujols] is on pace to challenge Maris'
single season HR mark. If he does this he becomes the first player NOT
implicated in steroids or other PED's to do so. Should baseball make a
bigger deal out of this? I kind of doubt MLB would (it would look like
they were admitting Bonds and Sosa's and McGwire's big home run years
were illegitimate), but baseball fans should be rejoicing in what has
quietly become a potentially historic season.
Your thoughts?
Chicago, IL
As arrogant and scapegoating as MLB's front offices are, we would be much better off betting our 401k's that Sarah Palin will become the next president than we would on MLB making any mention of this highly inconvenient fact. But that does not mean we, the fans, and other knowledgeable folks can't start stirring up some serious crap.
And who shall be our leader in this sanctimonious crusade?
For those of you who tuned into the MLB Network on Thursday night to watch the Mets get blown out by the Dodgers, you already know what I'm talking about. For the rest of you, let me fill you in…
Inspired by the overhyped drama of Manny's first series in New York after his embarrassing steroid reveal, Bob Costas came out to his colleague Jim Kaat and declared that McGwire's record, Bonds' record and the rest of those monumentally tainted blips of prestige could be thrown out and dismissed entirely by any Joe Fan — any human being capable of understanding how marred the game had become during the 'steroid era' — and that according to such logical folks, Roger Maris' 61 and Hank Aaron's 755 still stood as the true records — the unclouded, inarguable, uncontested homerun records of Major League Baseball.
MLB won't ever tell you anything like that.
Bob Costas will.
And did.
Is it fair to knock Major League Baseball for doing what is really the only logical thing they can do given the circumstances? No. Probably not.
But fair is a relative concept — one no one (including me, I admit) had the balls to contest when guys like Ivan Rodriguez and Rafael Palmeiro and Paul Lo Duca were raking dingers like I chug Bud Light on the weekends.
Still, as a lowly MLBlogger, I adhere to my spawning necessity to stir up a bunch of crap for no good reason, hoping someone will actually take notice, even if I do contradict my own penned tirades from time to time.
But, Ted, let me tell ya, I'm rejoicing, man. And in my world, Roger Maris is at the top (except for that one moment back in '98 when McGwire took Steve Trachsel deep at Busch II) and Hank Aaron is tops too because I simply cannot stand Barry Bonds, his runaway forehead, or his smug crybaby I'm-the-victim routine.
I'm a US American! It's in my blood to flip-flop; it's in yours too and you know it.
So go ahead and hate me 'cuz I'm a greasy s***talker, just don't hate me 'cuz I'm right.
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This performance-enhancing drugs fact is becoming boring, actually I am proud that Albert Pujols is hitting home runs big time and not being link to steroids at the same time. Barry Bonds using steroids has not been proven just yet so I'm not ready to place an asterisk (*) next to his records. If that's the case that he used steroids, it is very shameful, but until I get official word, I refuse to believe that Barry Bonds cheated.
I didn't see the MLB network coverage of the Dodgers-Mets, because that was blacked out in my area, tuned in to SNY instead. Bob Costas' statements of potential records being tainted by steroids, is scary, well hopefully the truth will come out of this eventually, and hope that those performances were not steroid induced.
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Threw the aging stories of Manny, and A rod. Quietly Albert is having his best year ever. The media, for some reason is not making a very big deal about this. Why Major league baseball is not embracing it I don't know, but I am glad the fans are giving albert the respect he deserves. Nice post Jeff
You spend too much time thinking about beer, Jeff. You're gonna look like Newt Gingrich if you don't slow down.
The problem is that, even with drug testing, we can't really be certain that any current major-leaguers are clean. Anyone other than the lazy and stupid can get past the drug cops. So it isn't fair to throw out records set by players like Barry Bonds (who has never actually been proven to use PEDs) but embrace those set by someone like Pujols as "real", because maybe he just hasn't been caught yet. It wasn't all that long ago that A-Rod and Manny were being held up as shining examples of guys who did it the right way, after all.
Costas has some balls, I'll give him that. He probably said what a lot of people only think, but won't say.
I give Costas a lot of credit for saying what he did. And on the MLB Network!
The streoid/PED argument is going to go on for a long time.
I understand both sides of the issue but things can sometimes be blind to the further truth of the extent of the whole 103 names.
We have seen a few come out, and already have a huge amount of curiosity over others who have been thrown under the microscope over the years.
I love the fact that Costas has put his image and also is integrity on the line sometimes.
But that is what a journalist does who want to stir the pot of conversation about an issue or event.
Got to admit it here, I would love to have that kind of job where your opinions can be viewed with such force that even CEO's cring.
Simply magical!
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Matt — You mean we're not guilty til proven innocent in US America? Whoa. News to me.
Johnny — If Albert wore a Yanks, Red Sox or Dodgers jersey, he'd be the lead story every night. Believe that.
Prince — Definitely don't want that (*burp*) so I'll put the beer down… til tomorrow.
Erin — True story. But are you saying we should just give up 'cuz everyone won't get caught? Can we just pretend like it never happened too? Not really fair to Maris, Aaron, Mantle? And guys like David Eckstein, what about them, those who really have to work for their homeruns? I don't like the idea of seeing Barry's name in the books for the rest of time now because he "allegedly" cheated. Eh… I need a drink…
Jenn — I agree. I was shocked myself to hear him say that.
Julia — Me too. I like that guy a lot.
RR — I wish I could make everyone cringe, for no good reason. I've had some success, but only when people listen to me (which is not often).
The AL will defeat the NL! Hhaa go Adam Jones, hey check out Cal's Corner, the new name of my blog. I have some Cal Ripken Trivia for everyone
I hope Pujols breaks the record this year, the Maguire/Sosa/Bonds records are just asterisk entries for the books IMHO.
i was just a young boy but I remember loving when NBC broadcasted MLB games. With Costas at the helm I was captivated for hours listening to his fluent voice cover the games. My favorite part of teh Olympics every 2 years is hearing his commentary.
To Jeff- Yeah, totally! You should never give up on your team. Way to be a awesome fan!🙂 Also, you know Mark Derosa? He was one of my favorite Indians, and when I was grounded and heard he was traded, I was so upset!
So, take care of him and be good to him. He's a great guy.
Eatsleep — Hope you're right.
Cal — Hope you're wrong😉
Jonestein — I'd like to see him get 62, just to stir up more crap.
Pittpea — I remember those NBC games too. I'm old. I remember CBS having the rights to playoffs too.
Tribechick — Will do… as you see, DeRosa is on the DL, being nursed back to health.
Jeff,I agree that it's not fair to guys like Maris and Aaron to include Bonds' records because, more than likely, he did cheat. I was referring to modern players. If we're going to include records set by guys like Pujols, then we have to include Bonds' too, because we really can't be certain that anyone is clean, even in the era of drug testing. And no, we shouldn't stop the testing. The tests might not catch everyone, but if baseball is willing to suspend someone like Manny Ramirez, it might make other ballplayers feel like the risk just isn't worth it.


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Title: Japanese Blogger's Troubling Insight into the Psyche of Post-Disaster Fukushima Residents
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Author: Philip Kendall
Date: Mar. 1, 2013
In just 10 days' time, two years will have passed since the magnitude-9.03 earthquake [...]
According to one former Fukushima resident, however, there is something very much amiss in the prefecture. [...]
In an article published by influential social commentary website Blogos, Satoshi Nakajima, a computer engineer whose credentials include having worked for Japan's own NTT Communications and being the chief architect on Microsoft's Windows 95 and 98 operating systems, recently discussed the state of things in Fukushima Prefecture two years after the disaster. [...]
In his article, Nakajima likens the situation that of an almost totalitarian state, wherein one either adheres to the commonly held belief set or is seen as a potential threat [...]
Excerpts from Nakajima's message translated in the RocketNews24 report:
- Despite evacuating Fukushima in the summer and coming to live in Yamagata Prefecture, I make occasional trips back to the area. [...] From doctors and hospital staff to schools and city officials, the message being repeated over and over is that Fukushima is safe, so much so that I have come to feel that, if I didn't go along with it and join in this way of thinking, then I would simply not be welcome there.
- People have begun saying 'For the sake of my child's health, I'm not going to think about radiation any more.'
- The government has created an environment wherein people are going about their daily lives, all the time wondering whether their child will develop cancer or leukemia, yet conditioned not to breathe a word about it. It's like living in wartime Japan again.
- We cannot put our faith in a government that is telling us 'there is no immediate harm,' when, prior to the accident, entry into areas with the same amount of radiation would have been prohibited.
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Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor took an impromptu break during rehearsals this week (Dec. 5) to field fan submitted questions on Reddit.
Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor took an impromptu break during rehearsals this week (Dec. 5) to field fan submitted questions on Reddit.
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The year 2013 has brought music fans the return of Nine Inch Nails and the band made their way to late night network television for the first time in their 25 years of existence on Thursday night. Trent Reznor and his crew rocked the 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' stage, performing the song 'Various Methods of Escape' during the broadcast (watch above) and 'All Time Low' (watch below) exclusively for the Internet.
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There's a commercial currently airing on television that says everyone hits great shots, but the pros just hit more of them.
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Archive for January, 2012
Our Weekend
Sorry for the lack of posts. I've been
lazy busy and writing has taken the backseat.
Anywhoo, this weekend Jeremy and I were able to spend some more time together since my sister took Benjamin to visit family on Friday afternoon and didn't return until Saturday afternoon. On Friday night, Jeremy and I went out for sushi (yummmm!) and then went to the movies. We saw Man on a Ledge due to my incessant begging. And we were both kinda disappointed. Once again, the previews pretty much gave the whole movie away and then it became predictable and ridiculous. I'm not usually one to guess what's going to happen next- I just watch the movie without much thinking. Well, for this movie, I was able to figure out all their "surprise" twists and knew what to expect. This = not normal. Movie = not good.
On Saturday, we just hung out, went out to eat at a local pizza joint, spent time at a fancy store (Target), read magazines/books at Barnes & Noble, and then enjoyed watching some episodes of The Office, Season 5, at home. That show never gets old and is Heee-larious! And yes, we're a wild bunch.
Throughout the day, my sister sent me pictures of my other main man doing what he does best: eating, playing, and being downright awesome. Apparently, they went to the mall where he enjoyed a churro. They gave him a small piece and he just broke off tiny pieces to eat, one by one. Then, when he saw that my sister had an entire container full of sugary goodness, he grabbed two and started going to town.
He entertained himself playing in a barrel. Then played with his cousin. And beat him up for taking a toy. A rational mama would be disappointed. I am not a rational mama 😉
We tried to push our luck and go out to eat one last time before they got back home but, just as we were getting our warm, delicious food at Chili's (classy, I know) we got the call that they were back. So we packed up our food and headed home- to eat it cold while standing and chasing Benjamin under the dining table.
After he got home, we went back to Target and tried on toddler car seats. Benjamin is outgrowing his baby seat and definitely needs a new one but Jeremy and I haven't decided which one we like best. I fell in love with one seat but, unfortunately, it is only forward-facing and the new recommendations suggest rear-facing for at least the first two years. Lame safety regulations. So the search continues.
Today, Benjamin went to church with his aunt and cousins. His dad and mom missed him but sure appreciated spending more time alone together.
Later this evening, after naps, we all went to a local Italian Festival and
ate like pigs had a great time. There was music, food, rides, an open field to play, and food. Yes, lots and lots of food.
Now it's bedtime and Jeremy decided to wash the cars. In the dark. Saying, "That way, I don't use up anyone's time but my own." I love that man.
Hope your weekend was great and the memories are able to carry you for the next five days.
Peace out!
We're on a plane
So this has been a busy week, hence the lack of posts. First, preparing for B's first birthday party. Then crying over him turning ONE year old. Then actually having said party and enjoying every second of it. And, finally, crying some more realizing he is ONE year old. I'm a toddler mom! So stay tuned for endless party pics, life updates, and awesome random facts.
For now, I'll tell you that we are on a plane to North Carolina. (Insert gleeful scream and happy face here!) Oh, and it's just Jeremy and me- the little guy stayed with his aunt and grandmother. Let the spoiling begin.
On Motherhood
On the eve of my son turning 1, I wanted to reflect on what motherhood represents. Becoming a mother was a difficult road for me; I dealt with unimaginable things but, through it all, I knew I was meant to be a mother. The easy way or the hard way. I became a mother the second I found out I was pregnant. My lifestyle changed, me eating habits changed, and my life had new purpose. I was a mother before Benjamin; he has a big brother smiling down on him from heaven. Yet bringing Benjamin into the world after carrying him for 38 weeks was the best thing I've ever done.
I can say with confidence that if I died today I would die peacefully knowing that I led a good life and accomplished the most important thing. I met my goal. Since before I knew I was capable of having children, I have dreamt of becoming a mother. This was (and is) the most important thing to me and I always thought my life would be incomplete without any children. Sounds crazy, but it's true.
Now, having had Benjamin, and experiencing the joys of motherhood I realize it was even more important than I thought. I see his dimply smile, I touch his chubby hands, run my fingers through his soft hair and think, "There is nothing in this world more special than being this little boy's mother." Knowing that he is looking up at me, relying on me to help him discover the world, to guide him and protect him, makes all my other problems seem trivial.
I have made a vow to myself that my son will never be treated like a burden or made to feel unwanted. If he's awake, my computer is turned off, my phone is on vibrate, and I am on the floor playing with him. Yes, he has independent play time but not because I'm too busy for him. If all I ever do in this life is show him that he is loved, well, then, that is enough. He will know that he is my world, that nothing is impossible and that I believe he can do it all. I will call him beautiful, intelligent, funny, amazing, miraculous, and incredible. And I will mean every single word.
I thought I loved him in the womb. Every kick I felt added more love to my heart. I thought I loved him when I first saw him; screaming, crying, and proceeding to suck his thumb. I thought I loved him yesterday when he woke up from a nap and laid on my chest. But today, oh man, today I love him more than ever. And I'm sure that tomorrow, my heart will find another way to grow and gain even more love.
One of the coolest things about becoming a mother is that I helped make someone else become a father. I gave my husband a son. A legacy. An heir. A little buddy. It's true; seeing Jeremy become a father has been amazing. Seeing Benjamin's eyes light up when his father gets home or watching him crawl at lightning speed towards him only to be picked up and kissed makes me feel like the luckiest person in the world. I know I don't deserve him, but I thank God daily that Jeremy chose me to be the mother of his children. I'm also blessed to have given my children the best daddy in the world.
Year in Review: 2011
Without seeming dramatic, this has been the hardest and most challenging year of my life! Not too dramatic, huh? A lot has happened and a lot still has not happened.
Here's a quick rundown month-by-month.
12th: I gave birth to the most beautiful baby boy ever! He has totally changed our lives and made our hearts explode with love and joy. I'll admit the first few months were crazy-hard but everyday with him gets better and better.
I returned to work/internship.
Perfected our yoga poses.
My father passed away after a short, but vicious, battle with cancer. Miss him desperately.
Benjamin started sleeping on his belly and finally slept through the night.
First family trip to visit the in-laws in Sarasota; Benjamin's first time in a pool.
Celebrated my birthday and went to eat sushi (alone!) with Jeremy.
Someone got their first feel of cake!
Benjamin went to Easter service with my sister and got his first face paint.
Benjamin's first time at the beach.
Celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary and spent the weekend in Cape Canaveral.
Benjamin's first haircut.
Jeremy's birthday. Went to eat sushi (alone, again) for dinner.
Benjamin's second time at a water park.
B's first bike ride.
Road trip to Washington DC, New York, and then attended a wedding in New Jersey.
Attended my 10-year high school reunion. What?! Didn't I JUST graduate?!
Moved to another house. Put all our stuff in storage.
Got new wheels!
Started this bloggity-blog.
Went to the local fair.
First pumpkin patch and petting zoo.
Broncos @ Dolphins game. Go Tebow!
Thanksgiving with the in-laws. Benjamin meets his great-grandmother!
First family photo shoot.
Christmas with my family.
New Year's Eve with Jeremy and Benjamin.
Went to ICE! at Gaylord Palms in Orlando, FL. Benjamin nearly froze!


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Market Scene: La Boqueria in Barcelona
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Now, I feel like I should charge for writing comments here.
Market Scene: La Boqueria in Barcelona
I've eaten some pretty mind-blowing food at Bar Pinotxo. From the more modest dishes like the chickpeas Kenji describes above, the stewed snails or the tripe to the little mollusks (tallarines, berberechos), right up to the incredibly delicious but outrageously expensive gambas (4 for 17€). Their flam de mato is also something not to be missed if you have more of a sweet tooth.
I've always found the service very friendly, but expedited. It is a bar after all and not a restaurant. I've never felt pressed to leave, though. Just because you get your bill doesn't mean you have to skedaddle. You can always order something else and pay the bills together.
I never really liked shopping at the Boqueria, though. It's too often overrun with tourists. I got most of my produce from fruiterias and the corner supermarket. Or I would stop at another market on my way home, which often included passing in front of the Boqueria.
I did shop there once in a while when I wanted something special like top quality morcilla de burgos or Spanish cheeses. The best jamon I ever ate was some hand cut Guijuelo from one of the stands on the North side of the market. I bought 100g and ate it over two days. It was absolute bliss and worth every pretty penny. Of course I had some amazing paleta iberica to hold me between rounds of jamon.
When in Spain, one should not neglect the superawesometastiness of good paleta iberica. It's a real bargain when compared to jamon of equal quality. I also believe it's a much wiser choice for sandwiches, because good jamon should always be eaten by itself.
Sending food back - acceptable, wasteful, or paltry?
Rodzilla, I don't see anything wrong with the meat in that picture. I don't see gristle either, just fat. Like onepercent99 said, it's just an undercooked lamb chop.
Links in emails sending me to mobile site.
It's happening again.
SE Staff Picks: Our Favorite Cheeses
Pot, meet kettle.
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WTF, dude?
What do you desire in a Cooking Web site.
@dbcurrie - I'm the exact opposite. I hate recipes. I just want to see how something is made. Once I've seen it done, I can work off just a list of ingredients. Of course, you have to start with a reliable source. Most cooking videos are terrible, as are most cooking blogs.
How to use Agave with Scallops
This recipe needs more spam.
Snapshots from Spain: Ensaïmada
I love ensaïmadas. They are one of the great discoveries I made when living in Spain. My whole time there, I kept wondering why so many people ate those awful Spanish croissants when they could have been eating an ensaïmada.
In Barcelona, it's easy to find really good ones, too. The ones at Granja La Pallaresa are always so fresh and tasty. There's a bakery on Gran de Gracia that has ones stuffed with crema catalana. Those are something special, but they are literally everywhere.
Just as eating churros is a given when visiting Madrid, ensaïmadas are an absolute must-eat for anyone visiting the Catalan regions of Spain.
Homemade Bread?
Maybe if you told us what was wrong with the bread we could help you out. In the meantime all we can do is speculate, ramble and self-congratulate.
It is indeed possible to make good bread at home and it doesn't have to be complicated. I've started cooking my bread in a dutch oven. It's dead easy and the results are pretty fantastic.
Closing of El Bulli
I've never been there so I wouldn't know.
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@AnthonyC - I also get irritated when people call fresh goat's cheese just goat cheese or even chèvre. Do some people actually think there's only one kind of goat's cheese. There are hundreds of goat's cheeses out there and the range is almost as great as that of cow's milk cheeses. Reducing goat's cheese to a single product seems rather ill-informed.
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Burger365's list made me hungry. Cabrales has to be the best blue I've ever eaten. Petit Basque is a very nice cheese, as is Roncal. The rest are going on my to-do list.
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Beaufort is at the top of the batting order, these days. Of all the gruyère type cheeses, Beaufort is king.
Cook the Book: Treacle Tart
I think the crust on top is a bit excessive. It's already rich enough as it is. Anyway doesn't crust on top change it from treacle tart to treacle pie?
After Motorino, now M.Well!
After Motorino, now M.Well!
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I'm 100% with Kenji on this one. Robuchon mashed potatoes FTW!
The Food Lab: Ceviche And The Science Of Marinades
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Healthiest bread
Healthy and unhealthy can be very subjective. I think it's a better to look at food's nutritional value rather than its health benefits. People can go back and forth forever discussing the health benefits of this or that food, but nutritional value is much more objective.
German bread as a general category contains a lot of products with whole grains, sprouted grains and seeds. It's dense and it's high in calories, but a big part healthy eating is portion control.
Healthiest bread
Oh, I forgot to add: What's wrong with molasses? It's the most nutritious form of sugar.
Healthiest bread
German breads for sure. They're darn tasty, as well.
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Guadalajara (Mexico), Feb 18 (IANS/EFE): The idol of Mexican ranchera music, Vicente Fernandez, returned to the stage to resume his farewell tour following an operation to remove a cancerous tumour of the liver.
In his native Guadalajara, the "Charro of Huentitan" gave his first concert after the operation he underwent late last year, surrounded by an audience that at times moved him to tears.
He said he is in good health and with an urge to sing to the people. "I'm healthy, I came out clean because they took out all the bad cells," he told the media minutes before going onstage.
With a career spanning more than 47 years and dozens of discs, the singer, considered the leading interpreter of mariachi music in Mexico, announced at the beginning of 2012 that he would retire in order to spend more time with his family and to leave his fans with a good image of himself.
During his farewell tour that took him to Europe, South America and the US, the singer and actor announced he was to undergo surgery for "a little ball" that doctors found in his liver.


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|This is not the change some were looking for...
The last week has been something of a revelation, not simply for the fact that being the owner of Alpha Client access has changed me, at least in the eyes of some people, into a pariah. I should point out that with excellent resources such as Wowhead and WoW Insider at people's disposal, it's very easy to be a part of the action without getting what many people complained of when everyone was part of the beta in Pandaria: pre-Expansion burnout. For instance, there will be those of you looking at the dungeon picture above and thinking 'hang on, that isn't Blackfathom Depths, is it?' Well actually, it is, and along with Razorfen Downs and Razorfen Krawl, it has received what I at least consider is a very welcome revamp. Needless to say, this use of 'time' by Blizzard developers isn't going to go down well in all quarters:
|Unsurprising, on reflection.
I care, quite a bit as it happens. Lots of other people I know have been crying out for change in the Old World, and I assumed that when the insta-90's were introduced that levelling content would simply be left to rust into decay. Clearly I was wrong too, because WHY things change is as important as the fact they do so at all. Now, as to the reasons behind this having changed now... well, that's a different question altogether. This could mean there's data that these dungeons are ignored by players and need to be made more interesting. It could also indicate that every dungeon's being revamped so that there is consistency across the board. I could put my 'future Expansions' hat on here and speculate that these changes are being made in anticipation of the NEXT Expansion, when there'll be a new class and starting areas at L1 which means all low level dungeons will need to be revamped to accommodate the changes... The thing is, we just don't know unless Blizzard choose to tell us. However, there are historical precedents here. You only need to look at the Legendary Questline for evidence of that.
Last night as we MADE PROGRESS IN FLEX \o/ (more on that tomorrow) someone complained that Malkorok didn't drop a Secret of the Empire [*] Then followed the inevitable conversation about making the Legendary Questline easier, before Mr Alt made what was, at least for him, a pretty forceful outburst. He reminded me that people forget that Legendary Questlines *are hard*, that if it had been like him farming his Thunderfury most people would be waiting 2-3 YEARS for the drops they need and perhaps everyone could stop complaining and be grateful that they have good friends to play with who make the grind all that more tolerable. As a member of the raid team reminded us, it is only pixels. However, these pixels make people do strange things, like complain that game design shouldn't involve anything other than absolutely new stuff all the time, and RIGHT NOW.
I've watched a lot of conversations along these lines in the last week, with everyone second guessing Blizzard's modus operandi: they only care about influencing cetain people, they're deliberately out to scupper other games' success, they don't want me as a tester and it's not fair, I should be testing because... the list does go on, and on. Then there was the conversation yesterday on Twitter about people complaining in Alpha that stuff is broken and it's not fun to play, or that its not finished. WELL, THAT'S ALPHA FOR YOU. I do find myself wondering about the person who whispered me Thursday morning asking how I'd got a L90 on the Test Server and who couldn't find the means to create a template character, though. Perhaps Blizzard need to be a bit more selective in their admissions policy, though saying that even the most adept of people can have moments of stupid. The thing is, Blizzard have their stupid moments too, they just don't make a fuss about them. That's our job ^^
|Let sleeping peons lie. Then use the Booterang.
This Blog has made many, MANY references to the lead times on this game. It is also well aware that the people redesigning old dungeons are more than likely NOT the same people designing the stuff in Draenor, just as the people redesigning the 2D resources aren't the same as the 3D designers... there are specific tasks for particular people. After 10 years of serial complaining from some players, maybe it is time we all cut Blizzard a break and tried to understand a bit more of the process behind the end result. The fact is, and I can tell you this after only two days of playing the Alpha, THIS IS A DIFFERENT GAME. The problem comes then with anyone believing me to begin with, until they play the game themselves. No matter how much I try to convince people that this is clearly an effort to redesign EVERYTHING from a different perspective, that it looks and sounds remarkable, that it has an utterly different feel and tone to Pandaria... some people will only see what they wish to see and that will never change.
You have to trust me here. Even in one zone, for only one faction, there are signs of genuine revolution in game design for Blizzard. All we have to do now is be patient and wait.
[*] Pretty sure you only get them from the first 8 bosses in SoO but I'd need to go check if that changed ^^


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haha looks like a great weekend! do i spy daikon? love that radish!
Hey Katy, I'm a long time reader of yours and have a random question. Out of all your ear piercings, which was the easiest to heal, and have they ever bothered you during a workout? TIA!
I'm with you on the grocery shopping– I really hate having to look for clothes, shoes, or anything else, but I can spend hours at a grocery store imagining all the cool things I could cook (and eat) with such-and-such ingredients!
And I'm vain about my tan lines, too. I'm one of those pasty people who never really tans, but for some reason I've got definite sock tan lines from running outside in shorts, and I am annoyed!


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Code Enforcement Officers of Moss Point
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1 - 20 of 20 Comments Last updated May 9, 2012
#1 May 4, 2009
Is Moss point losing there Code Enforcement Officers? If so who's going to continue to help get our city cleaned back up?
#2 May 9, 2009
Moss Point? Clean? As long as the city condones crackheads hanging out at the liquor stores at the corner of Main and Martin Luther King, building brand new car washes for drug dealers to conduct business, and more businesses with bars on the windows to scare away passers by then the city will NEVER be clean. You could have a hundred code enforcement officers and it would never happen.
#3 May 20, 2009
Jason you have alot answers to the questions and solutions to the problems,so why don't you be a Police,Code Enforcer,mayor,sheriff,and we will see what you can do to solve these problems?
#4 May 20, 2009
Who says I'm not?
#5 May 20, 2009
Just take a look for yourself. Imagine you are a wealthy business investor. Take a drive through main street Moss Point. Not any of the back roads or side streets. MAIN STREET. Look at the bars on the windows. Count the Pawn shops and Liquor stores. Stop at the red light at Main and Martin Luther King. Count the crackheads hanging about. Then get out at the car wash on the corner of Main and Pearl. Stand there for fifteen minutes and see if you are not robbed or propositioned to purchase narcotics. Count how many police cars you see during this entire time. Then go home and make a decision whether or not a smart business person would actually invest there. Law enforcement is a burden of the citizens. Without support of the community none of the official positions you named above will make much of a difference in the long run. Only the PEOPLE of Moss Point can change this enviornment. When neighbors get together and make a stand for what is right may things change. And instead of making fun of those who offer suggestions or opinions in a forum that is designed just for that reason, get off YOUR duff and go to work with me.
#6 May 25, 2009
Are you really an officer? You make the statement "get off Your duff and go to work with me" but you're not working - you're just posting comments in the forum.
#7 May 26, 2009
Are you asking me or telling me? It seems you have put both in the same quote. You stated something that you have absolutely no idea of. That is whether or not I am working or just posting. I certainly dont know who you are so as a civil person I have better sense than to make claims about what you personally do or dont do with your life because I have no idea. Anyway, all of this does not take away from the fact that everything I stated about Moss Point is absolutely true. Quibbling over who I may be only distracts from this fact. Without law, order, citizens making a stand for their community, and careful planning of what types of businesses are condusive to healthy growth, Moss Point will always be the playground for criminals that it currently is.
#8 May 26, 2009
Didn't mean to ruffle your feathers. I wasn't asking nor telling you anything. I only quoted what you said - "get off Your duff and work with me." Then I asked were you working or merely posting comments (only talking about the problem) because you are right, if the citizens get involved with the law instead of upholding the criminals, Moss Point could be a better place.
#9 Jun 28, 2009
Duncan you said it right. Im not from there but visit. Jason you seem very negative you should at the least support those trying to get the city together and or cleaned up, which you arent doing by posting the foolishness above and not aswering the question at hand. The city should be trying to hold on to the code enforcers cause they are the ones who are getting the CRACK HOUSES tore down. Oh and Jason, please remember the problems of moss point didnt happen over night so dont think that they will be fixed over night, Good evening!
#10 Jun 30, 2009
The truth hurts doesnt it!!! You are absolutely right. The problems of Moss Point didnt happen overnight. It took years of ignorant leaders for it to get that way. The police department in 1997 had eight patrolmen per shift. They had six detectives. There were several code enforcement officers. With all these employees there was still a lot of crime and as you say "crack houses". Lets skip forward to today. There are three officers per shift on average. This number includes the supervisor. There is one, thats right, ONE detective there for all of that crime. And the kicker is none of the citizens have held their elected leaders accountable for this nonsense. So Mike if you think losing a few code enforcement officers is going to raise any eyebrows in a city that doesnt care about enforcing anything, then you are the one thats foolish.
#11 Jul 4, 2009
Kudos to you Fred. Jason always has a lot to say,he knows it all. Could he be a part of the problems or is it that he likes to throw rocks and hide his hands.
#12 Jul 4, 2009
Actually they had THREE Detectives and some wise person, probably you, thought that was too many. So why don't you join Jason, and the both of you talk to Moss Point's city government so they can be enlightened on what they need to do (especially paying the current officers the money they deserve) and attract more qualified officers to that Department. After all the two of you have all the answers.
#13 Jul 4, 2009
Thank you very much. I do have the answers. I dont know who in OK is giving you false information but there were more thatn three detectives. Captain Guy McGee, Lieutenant Richard Cushman, Detective Chuck Coleman, Detective Brian Vice, Detective Lee Merrill, and Detective Kevin Williams. Maybe you should be more educated before you speak. And to respond to your foolish statement, No I did not think it was too many. There would have been plenty of work for six more. All of this crap you are talking doesnt distract me or anyone else from the point. The people of Moss Point have not come forward in the public demanding more police. They have not held their elected leaders accountable for losing so many cops. Thats because the majority do not want police. I do however agree with you on one point. The police there should be paid more. And by the way, I have the answers because I shed my blood there. Did you Mr. Oklahoma?
#14 Jul 5, 2009
Hate to break it to you guys... I don't know who Public Defender is but he is right. My husband put in over 18 years at MPPD. At one time, it was the second highest paid department in the state. It was also a highly respected department that never lacked for qualified applicants. Everyone wanted to work there. Yes there was crime... in the 80's and 90's MP was overrun with gangs but these guys hit the streets every night and fought the good fight. I cannot tell you the numerous times my husband was shot at or suffered various injuries while on duty. These guys were loyal and did the job because the loved it. They stayed on even when the pay starting dropping and PPD started paying more. The downfall of MPPD began when Chief Barber retired and the politicians took over. They ruined MPPD... starting with Ira Polk making Dwight Ray police chief was one of the stupidest things to ever happen in MP. It was down hill from there. I am personally grateful to the dedicated officers who hung on for so long... but you can't eat air and you can only hang on to a sinking ship for so long. My heart and support goes out to the officers currently patrolling the streets of MP. Bottom line... it will take years to rebuild the department and more money than they are willing to spend. It also takes knowledge... rookies can't cut it and you don't want everyone elses rejects. This is the dilemma Chief Smallman must overcome. That and the fact that a large number of MP's citizens think the law is for everyone but them.
#15 Jul 5, 2009
Thank you Captains Wife! Finally a voice of reason. And tell your husband his service was and is appreciated. Those who served there share a bond that will not be broken, even by greedy politicians or those members of the public that do not support those that protect them.
#16 Jul 5, 2009
Holy Cow! I just realized something. Oklahoma must have the patent on idiots! They seem to be producing a lot. Maybe south MS business should be handled by those that live there.
#17 Jul 6, 2009
Jason, I understand that they didnt have their facts right but you shouldnt resort to name calling. Some people cant help it when they speak about things they know nothing about. Lets keep it civil and factual.
#18 Nov 2, 2010
What I like to know is why did they think Shelia Smallmen could change things for the better,She is not doing that good of a JOB and I don't really see any improvements. I have heard that alot of the police officer are crooks themselves and know most of the drug dealers personally. Now that really makes you wonder. Bird of a feather flocks together.
#19 Apr 7, 2011
nice expensive looking main street, but no money for police or schools, so sad
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#20 May 9, 2012
Seems like they need a special crimes unit and should hire their officers from out of town. That way the officers are not known and dont have any ties to that community.
Then they should clean house by having there new scu team handle the drug, gang and crooked cop problem while freeing up the street patrol officers so that they can work on the crack heads hanging out loitering.
Then, you impliment community service for the crackheads who cant pay their fines and make em clean up the city which does two things. Gets the city clean and runs em outta town cuz they dont like to work.
Hmmmmm that could be a ez plan lol
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Sonoran Star Remedies, proposed near McQueen and Baseline roads, incurred $25,630 in leasing costs, permit fees and legal expenses while the company was "duped" by the town, according to the notice of claim.
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"The town's stripping of my client's use permit was in derogation to my client's . . . rights to due process, as well as a violation of state statute," the claim says.
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The edge of a retention basin in the Cooper Ranch community is about 750 feet from the proposed site for Sonoran Star Remedies. The private park also includes a basketball court and open grass area.
Town planners did not consider the retention basin part of the park because no sidewalks lead to it, and it lacks benches or congregating areas. Instead, the town measured the distance to the park's basketball court, which is outside the required 1,000 separation distance.
When the case came before the Town Council on June 9, the group overturned the Planning Commission's decision, putting the kibosh on two dispensaries' plans with a unanimous vote.
Then-Councilwoman Linda Abbott said the definition of "park" should be clarified in the Land Development Code. The document does not define parks.
Paul and Robin Schroeder, two Gilbert residents, had hoped to open Sonoran Star Remedies on a "mom-and-pop" model.
Robin has a degree in botany from Arizona State University and experience working for culinary herb farms and nurseries. Paul has a master's in business administration and what he calls a "strong entrepreneurial spirit."
They were motivated to launch a dispensary in part by the loss of friends and a family member to cancer, Robin said.
The proposed dispensary already had 178 patients lined up, Paul told the council.
"My client had followed all town procedure and protocol to apply for a use permit, which the town's Planning Commission reviewed and approved," the claim said.
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On this date, May 1, 1937 the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers 4-2 at Ebbets Field.
Going one for four at third base that day for the Dodgers was El Monte (Class of 1928) alum Tony Malinosky. The hit was his first in his only Major League season after being called up the week before.
Malinosky, who spent the next month as a regular at third, would finish the season with a .228 average and 3 Rbis in 79 at-bats. In July he would be farmed out to the American Association Rochester Royals where he would be a teammate with future Dodger Hall of Fame manager Walter Alston. A knee injury would short circuit a return to the Majors.
He would play for four different teams (Sacramento, Houston, Columbus, Rochester) in 1938 and then retire. He would serve in the army during World War II and see action in the Battle of Bulge (December 16, 1944 to January 25, 1945).
At the time of his death on February 8, 2011 he was the oldest living Major League Baseball player. He was 101 years old when he passed.
As a Dodger he made $100.00 a week.
"In my opinion the modern day ball player is over paid," said Malinosky in 2009 interview with KCLU Radio in Ventura. "What the hell do they do with all that money?"
Note: The day Malinosky got his first hit long time Chicago Cub second baseman Woody English was playing second base for the Dodgers. English was a very prominent member of former MLB players who hung out at Santa Anita Race Track in the 1980s. Notables in that group included Bill Singer and Dick Allen.