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Ten Football Broadcaster's Sayings And What They Really Mean
It's not secret sports commentators sometimes speak in a different language. But what are they really saying?
With the excitement of preseason NFL games, well, happening and college football literally kicking off this week, it brings an oft-misunderstood segment of the population into the spotlight: NFL and college football broadcasters.
Through the years of football on TV, broadcasters have learned how to say all the usually offensive (and often vaguely racist) things they are really thinking by using code words and clichés to describe players.
Here are ten football broadcaster sayings and what they really mean…
"Character/Off-Field Issues"
This is a bad guy who usually happens to be of African-American descent (with all due respect to Matt Jones). They do drugs, drink and drive, sometimes kill animals/people.
Fortunately, they're also super good at football or else they wouldn't even be given a shot in the league. Look at Plaxico Burress and Michael Vick. They've spent more time in jail than out of it recently. And despite their character issues, NFL teams can't wait to give them millions of dollars to represent their franchise. These players have no heart and are definitely not well-spoken. But they would terrify announcers if they saw them walking down the street.
"Feel-Good Story"
Also known as a guy who "overcame the odds," had super terrible stuff happen to him, usually in his youth. But thanks to his freak athletic ability, he was able to overcome all sorts of misery. A typical player grew up in a poor area of a major city, without one or more parent, did/sold drugs, and had Sandra Bullock star in a movie about their lives.
"Deceptively Quick"
In order to be deceptively quick, you have to be visibly huge. Whether they have the body of a sumo wrestler or just a massively large man, these players have one thing in common: they don't look like they can move very well. But because of their disgustingly huge size, the fact that they are able to function somewhere near where a normal sized person might be able to makes them seem incredibly fast.
"Finesse Player"
The opposite of a throwback. This is a nice way of saying he's kind of a pussy. These guys are elegant. These guys aren't real football players. They'll step out of bounds instead of taking a hit. They aren't tough or physical or FOOTBALL PLAYERS. They're usually wide receivers or running backs who "dance around" instead of trying to gain the extra yard at risk of paralyzing himself for the rest of his life. They are looked down upon by announcers across the land.
"Has Heart"
If you are an under 6-foot tall white guy, preferably a receiver, who isn't really very good at football you definitely have heart. Think of all the hardships you had to face to make it in the league. Namely the being short and white part.
And since no short white guy has ever succeeded at anything (Napoleon failed, guys) you have to have an inordinate amount of heart to even make it to the NFL. Granted, you probably suck a little-to-a-lot because if you had talent they would just say this instead of "heart."
If you are called a gunslinger, it's sort of a nice way to say you are a quarterback who is really bad at making good decisions. Two great examples are Brett Favre and Jay Cutler, who both love to throw the ball. Anywhere.
Gunslingers aren't deterred by triple coverage or logic. They're going to throw the ball where they please, turnovers be damned. Sometimes these incredibly stupid throws work and the gunslinger is praised for making a throw only they could. Gunslinger is somehow used to turn a bad quality into a cool, Old West-sounding ability to cover up that these guys do a lot of dumb stuff. Thankfully, these are white-stay-in-the-pocket quarterbacks or else they'd just be considered "bad."
In order to be a leader on the football field, you generally have to be one thing: a white QB. For whatever reason, traditional, white, stay-in-the-pocket passers have the leadership gene while those black reckless run around types are laggards (yeah…I Googled "opposite of leader"). Somehow, every element of a running game from a quarterback is upsetting to teams in need of guidance in tough moments. This could also have to do with only one black quarterback ever leading his team to a Super Bowl ring, the legendary Doug Williams (Googled this too). So maybe this isn't more coded racism as much as it is racist fact.
You know that stuff that you really don't know what it is but you know a player has? Yeah, that's intangibles. Luckily, only really good players have intangibles. It's only possible to have positive intangibles. For example, Adrian Peterson doesn't have special fumbling intangibles. He would have 'great vision' or something that doesn't really make sense (although he really does have great fumbling ability). You know who has tons of intangibles? Leaders. Leading in itself is an intangible, something that isn't quantifiable but every announcer will say Tom Brady definitely has it.
"Throwback Player"
Football is a game of fundamentals, this much is drilled into you during the first, um, drills at practice. Coaches love a throwback player because they play the game the right way – that is nothing flashy or exciting. Just textbook tackles, hard-earned three-yard rushes, or a five-yard catch over the middle. Basically throwbacks don't do exciting stuff. They may also be known as old school. They may also have forgotten that things clothes-lining wide receivers and sacking a quarterback using the face mask on his helmet were outlawed decades ago.
The NFL is full of poor-spoken people. But every once in a while, you'll come across a well-spoken guy, generally a black guy who isn't scary since everyone knows white football players speak well. If you have lots of any of the following, there's very little chance of you being able to speak well according to announcers: dreadlocks, tattoos, gunshot wounds, arrests, muscles, jewelry. Announcers will always bring up how good of a guy they are. And usually this is because they aren't afraid to approach them for a quote since they might speak with words they understand. Often these players go on to be broadcasters. And the cycle continues.


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Hormones May Not Raise Alzheimer's Risks »
"Oct. 24, 2012 -- Women who take hormones within five years of menopause may have a slightly lower risk of Alzheimer's disease compared to women who don't ever take them, a new study shows.
The study, which is published in the journal"...
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The use of unopposed estrogens in women who have a uterus is associated with an increased risk of endometrial cancer.
Cardiovascular Disorders
Estrogen and estrogen/progestin therapies have been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events such as myocardial infarction and stroke, as well as venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism (venous thromboembolism or VTE). Should any of these occur or be suspected, estrogens should be discontinued immediately.
Risk factors for arterial vascular disease (e.g., hypertension, diabetes mellitus, tobacco use, hypercholesterolemia, and obesity) and/or venous thromboembolism (e.g., personal history or family history of VTE, obesity, and systemic lupus erythematosus) should be managed appropriately.
Coronary heart disease and stroke. In the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) study an increased risk of stroke was observed in women receiving CE compared to placebo.
In the CE/MPA substudy of WHI an increased risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) events (defined as non-fatal myocardial infarction and CHD death) was observed in women receiving CE/MPA compared to women receiving placebo (37 vs. 30 per 10,000 women-years). The increase in risk was observed in Year 1 and persisted.
In the same substudy of WHI, an increased risk of stroke was observed in women receiving CE/MPA compared to women receiving placebo (29 vs. 21 per 10,000 women-years). The increase in risk was observed after the first year and persisted. [see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY and Clinical Studies].
In postmenopausal women with documented heart disease (n = 2,763, average age 66.7 years) a controlled clinical trial of secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease (Heart and Estrogen/Progestin Replacement Study; (HERS)) treatment with CE/MPA-0.625 mg/2.5 mg per day demonstrated no cardiovascular benefit. During an average follow-up of 4.1 years, treatment with CE/MPA did not reduce the overall rate of CHD events in postmenopausal women with established coronary heart disease. There were more CHD events in the CE/MPA-treated group than in the placebo group in Year 1, but not during the subsequent years. Participation in an open label extension of the original HERS trial (HERS II) was agreed to by 2,321 women. Average follow-up in HERS II was an additional 2.7 years, for a total of 6.8 years overall. Rates of CHD events were comparable among women in the CE/MPA group and the placebo group in HERS, HERS II, and overall.
Large doses of estrogen (5 mg conjugated estrogens per day), comparable to those used to treat cancer of the prostate and breast, have been shown in a large prospective clinical trial in men to increase the risks of nonfatal myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism, and thrombophlebitis.
Venous thromboembolism (VTE). In the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) study, an increased risk of deep vein thrombosis was observed in women receiving CE compared to placebo.
In the CE/MPA substudy of WHI, a 2-fold greater rate of VTE, including deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, was observed in women receiving CE/MPA compared to women receiving placebo. The rate of VTE was 34 per 10,000 women-years in the CE/MPA group compared to 16 per 10,000 women-years in the placebo group. The increase in VTE risk was observed during the first year and persisted [see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY and Clinical Studies].
If feasible, estrogens should be discontinued at least 4 to 6 weeks before surgery of the type associated with an increased risk of thromboembolism, or during periods of prolonged immobilization.
Malignant Neoplasms.
- Endometrial cancer. The use of unopposed estrogens in women with intact uteri has been associated with an increased risk of endometrial cancer. The reported endometrial cancer risk among unopposed estrogen users is about 2 to 12-fold greater than in non-users, and appears dependent on duration of treatment and on estrogen dose. Most studies show no significant increased risk associated with use of estrogens for less than 1 year. The greatest risk appears associated with prolonged use, with increased risks of 15 to 24-fold for 5 to 10 years or more, and this risk has been shown to persist for at least 8 to 15 years after estrogen therapy is discontinued. Clinical surveillance of all women taking estrogen/ progestin combinations is important. Adequate diagnostic measures, including endometrial sampling when indicated, should be undertaken to rule out malignancy in all cases of undiagnosed persistent or recurring abnormal vaginal bleeding. There is no evidence that the use of natural estrogens results in a different endometrial risk profile than synthetic estrogens of equivalent estrogen dose. Adding a progestin to estrogen therapy has been shown to reduce the risk of endometrial hyperplasia, which may be a precursor to endometrial cancer.
- Breast cancer. The use of estrogens and progestins by postmenopausal women has been reported to increase the risk of breast cancer. The most important randomized clinical trial providing information about this issue is the WHI substudy of CE/MPA [see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY and Clinical Studies]. The results from observational studies are generally consistent with those of the WHI clinical trial and report no significant variation in the risk of breast cancer among different estrogens or progestins, doses, or routes of administration.
The CE/MPA substudy of WHI reported an increased risk of breast cancer in women who took CE/MPA for a mean follow-up of 5.6 years. Observational studies have also reported an increased risk for estrogen/ progestin combination therapy, and a smaller increased risk for estrogen alone therapy, after several years of use. In the WHI trial and from observational studies, the excess risk increased with duration of use. From observational studies, the risk appeared to return to baseline in about 5 years after stopping treatment. In addition, observational studies suggest that the risk of breast cancer was greater, and became apparent earlier, with estrogen/progestin combination therapy as compared to estrogen alone therapy.
In the CE/MPA substudy, 26% of the women reported prior use of estrogen alone and/or estrogen/progestin combination hormone therapy. After a mean follow-up of 5.6 years during the clinical trial, the overall relative risk of invasive breast cancer was 1.24 (95% confidence interval 1.01 - 1.54), and the overall absolute risk was 41 vs. 33 cases per 10,000 women-years, for CE/MPA compared with placebo. Among women who reported prior use of hormone therapy, the relative risk of invasive breast cancer was 1.86, and the absolute risk was 46 vs. 25 cases per 10,000 women-years, for CE/MPA compared with placebo. Among women who reported no prior use of hormone therapy, the relative risk of invasive breast cancer was 1.09, and the absolute risk was 40 vs. 36 cases per 10,000 women-years for CE/MPA compared with placebo. In the same substudy, invasive breast cancers were larger and diagnosed at a more advanced stage in the CE/MPA group compared with the placebo group. Metastatic disease was rare with no apparent difference between the two groups. Other prognostic factors such as histologic subtype, grade and hormone receptor status did not differ between the groups.
The use of estrogen plus progestin has been reported to result in an increase in abnormal mammograms requiring further evaluation. All women should receive yearly breast examinations by a healthcare provider and perform monthly self-examinations. In addition, mammography examinations should be scheduled based on patient age, risk factors, and prior mammogram results.
In the estrogen plus progestin WHIMS, a population of 4,532 postmenopausal women aged 65 to 79 years was randomized to CE/MPA or placebo. After an average follow-up of 4 years, 40 women being treated with CE/MPA (1.8%, n = 2,229) and 21 women in the placebo group (0.9%, n = 2,303) received diagnoses of probable dementia. The relative risk for CE/MPA versus placebo was 2.05 (95% confidence interval 1.21 - 3.48), and was similar for women with and without histories of menopausal hormone use before WHIMS. The absolute risk of probable dementia for CE/MPA versus placebo was 45 vs. 22 cases per 10,000 women-years and the absolute excess risk for CE/MPA was 23 cases per 10,000 women-years. It is unknown whether these findings apply to younger postmenopausal women [see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY and Clinical Studies and PRECAUTIONS, Geriatric Use].
Gallbladder Disease
A 2 to 4-fold increase in the risk of gallbladder disease requiring surgery in postmenopausal women receiving estrogens has been reported.
Estrogen administration may lead to severe hypercalcemia in patients with breast cancer and bone metastases. If hypercalcemia occurs, use of the drug should be stopped and appropriate measures should be taken to reduce the serum calcium level.
Visual Abnormalities
Retinal vascular thrombosis has been reported in patients receiving estrogens. Discontinue medication pending examination if there is sudden partial or complete loss of vision, or a sudden onset of proptosis, diplopia, or migraine. If examination reveals papilledema or retinal vascular lesions, estrogens should be discontinued.
- Addition of a progestin when a woman has not had a
hysterectomy. Studies of the addition of a progestin for 10 or more days of
a cycle of estrogen administration, or daily with estrogen in a continuous regimen,
have reported a lowered incidence of endometrial hyperplasia than would be
induced by estrogen treatment alone. Endometrial hyperplasia may be a precursor
to endometrial cancer.
There are, however, possible risks that may be associated with the use of progestins with estrogens compared to estrogen-alone regimens. These include:
- A possible increased risk of breast cancer
- Adverse effects on lipoprotein metabolism (e.g., lowering HDL, raising LDL)
- Impairment of glucose tolerance
- Elevated blood pressure. In a small number of case reports, substantial increases in blood pressure have been attributed to idiosyncratic reactions to estrogens. In a large, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial, a generalized effect of estrogens on blood pressure was not seen. Blood pressure should be monitored at regular intervals with estrogen use.
- Hypertriglyceridemia. In patients with pre-existing hypertriglyceridemia, estrogen therapy may be associated with elevations of plasma triglycerides leading to pancreatitis and other complications.
- Impaired liver function and past history of cholestatic jaundice. Estrogens may be poorly metabolized in patients with impaired liver function. For patients with a history of cholestatic jaundice associated with past estrogen use or with pregnancy, caution should be exercised and in the case of recurrence, medication should be discontinued.
- Hypothyroidism. Estrogen administration leads to increased thyroid-binding globulin (TBG) levels. Patients with normal thyroid function can compensate for the increased TBG by making more thyroid hormone, thus maintaining free T4 and T3 serum concentrations in the normal range. Patients dependent on thyroid hormone replacement therapy who are also receiving estrogens may require increased doses of their thyroid replacement therapy. These patients should have their thyroid function monitored in order to maintain their free thyroid hormone levels in an acceptable range.
- Fluid retention. Because estrogens may cause some degree of fluid retention, conditions which might be influenced by this factor, such as patients with asthma, epilepsy, migraine, and cardiac or renal dysfunction, warrant careful observation when estrogens are prescribed.
- Ovarian cancer. The CE/MPA substudy of WHI reported that estrogen plus progestin increased the risk of ovarian cancer. After an average follow-up of 5.6 years, the relative risk for ovarian cancer for CE/MPA vs. placebo was 1.58 (95% confidence interval 0.77-3.24) but was not statistically significant. The absolute risk for CE/MPA vs. placebo was 4.2 vs. 2.7 cases per 10,000 women-years. In some epidemiologic studies, the use of estrogen alone, in particular for ten or more years, has been associated with an increased risk of ovarian cancer. Other epidemiologic studies have not found these associations.
- Exacerbation of endometriosis. Endometriosis may be exacerbated with administration of estrogens. A few cases of malignant transformation of residual endometrial implants have been reported in women treated post-hysterectomy with estrogen alone therapy. For patients known to have residual endometriosis post-hysterectomy, the addition of progestin should be considered.
- Hypocalcemia. Estrogens should be used with caution in individuals with severe hypocalcemia.
- Exacerbation of other conditions. Estrogens may cause an exacerbation of asthma, diabetes mellitus, epilepsy, migraine, porphyria, systemic lupus erythematosus, and hepatic hemangiomas and should be used with caution in women with these conditions.
Patient Information
See text of PATIENT INFORMATION. Physicians are advised to discuss the PATIENT INFORMATION leaflet with patients for whom they prescribe Alora.
Laboratory Tests
Estrogen administration should be guided by clinical response at the lowest dose for the treatment of vasomotor symptoms and vulvar and vaginal atrophy. Laboratory parameters may be useful in guiding dosage for the treatment of hypoestrogenism due to hypogonadism, castration and primary ovarian failure.
Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment Of Fertility
Long-term continuous administration of natural and synthetic estrogens in certain animal species increases the frequency of carcinomas of the breast, uterus, cervix, vagina, testis, and liver.
Long-term continuous administration of estrogen, with or without progestin, in women with or without a uterus, has shown an increased risk of endometrial cancer, breast cancer, and ovarian cancer [see BOXED WARNINGS and WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS].
Pregnancy Category X
Alora should not be used during pregnancy [see CONTRAINDICATIONS].
Nursing Mothers
Estrogen administration to nursing mothers has been shown to decrease the quantity and quality of the milk. Detectable amounts of estrogens have been identified in the milk of mothers receiving estrogen therapy. Estrogens are not indicated for the prevention of postpartum breast engorgement. Caution should be exercised when Alora is administered to a nursing woman.
Pediatric Use
Estrogen replacement therapy has been used for the induction of puberty in adolescents with some forms of pubertal delay. Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not otherwise been established.
Large and repeated doses of estrogen over an extended time period have been shown to accelerate epiphyseal closure, which could result in short adult stature if treatment is initiated before the completion of physiologic puberty in normally developing children. If estrogen is administered to patients whose bone growth is not complete, periodic monitoring of bone maturation and effects on epiphyseal centers is recommended during estrogen administration.
Estrogen treatment of prepubertal girls also induces premature breast development and vaginal cornification, and may induce gynecomastia [see INDICATIONS and DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION].
Geriatric Use
In the Women's Health Initiative Memory Study, including 4,532 women 65 years of age and older, followed for an average of 4 years, 82% (n = 3,729) were 65 to 74 while 18% (n = 803) were 75 and over. Most women (80%) had no prior hormone therapy use. Women treated with conjugated estrogens plus medroxyprogesterone acetate were reported to have a 2-fold increase in the risk of developing probable dementia. Alzheimer's disease was the most common classification of probable dementia in both the conjugated estrogens plus medroxyprogesterone acetate group and the placebo group. Ninety percent of the cases of probable dementia occurred in the 54% of women that were older than 70 [see BOXED WARNINGS and WARNINGS, Dementia].
With respect to efficacy in the approved indications, there have not been sufficient numbers of geriatric patients involved in studies utilizing Alora to determine whether those over 65 years of age differ from younger subjects in their response to Alora.This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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Doll Bunk Bed & Bedding
- Overview
Now her favorite dolls can bunk together. Designed after our popular Madeline Bunk Bed with a curved headboard and footboard, and decorative posts.
- 11" wide x 19.5" long x 18.5" high
- Fits dolls up to 18" long.
- Wooden bed features a decorative floral motif on each headboard.
- Set includes two soft mattresses.
- Set can be used separately as two "twin" beds.
- Ages 3 and up.
- Dimensions & Care
- Spot clean with a white, damp cloth.
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City of Homer Resolution 17
City of Homer Resolution 17
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A $10,000 grant awarded by The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority will keep The Exchange, Homer's syringe exchange program, open and stocked with supplies for two years, said Ginny Espenshade, a co-founder of The Exchange.
During a forum sponsored by the Kenai and Soldotna chambers of commerce earlier this week, the three candidates for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Mark Begich discussed several Cook Inlet issues, including:
Q: A tremendous amount of federal dollars have gone into research, particularly for salmon. On the Kenai Peninsula, king salmon returns continue to dwindle. Where has all the money gone and where is the accountability of these funds?
Let there be no question: There are salmon in the Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon, known by locals simply as the Fishing Hole.
After several years of dismal salmon returns, king and silver salmon have been putting smiles on anglers' faces and the Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center has the video to prove it.
Created by Jim Lavrakas, the chamber's executive director, the short video can be seen at bit.ly/1ruaCoP.
Don Barney of Primeville, Ore., had plenty of reasons to smile fishing July 18 with Capt. Chris Andrews of Alaska Coastal Marine aboard the Nautilus II. Two hundred and fifty reasons, to be exact.
Barney's 10-pound halibut won't put him in first place in the Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby, but the tag it was wearing, sponsored by Wild Rose Cottages, put $250 in Barney's pocket.
The annual Kenai Peninsula Summer Music Festival starts Monday with noon time concerts in Homer and Kenai-Soldotna. Upcoming Homer concerts are Monday at Don Jose's, Tuesday at Land's End Resort, Wednesday at Two Sisters Bakery and July 31 at the Pratt Museum. The Madison String Quartet and friends play chamber concerts at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 1 at Christ Lutheran Church, Soldotna, and 7:30 p.m. Aug. 4 at Faith Lutheran Church, Homer. Tickets are $20 general, $15 seniors and KPO members and free to youth 18 and younger.
Author Barbara Martin and artists Cherise Hyslip and Marsha Oberlender sign their books from 1 to 4 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at Bear Trax Gift and Gallery on the Homer Spit. Hyslip illustrated Martin's book, "Offense Get Off of My Fence." The book teaches children and adults how to guard their hearts from outside offenses. "Junk or Joy," illustrated by Oberlender, uses metaphors to describe choices we make that feed our hearts from the inside. Both books will be on sale and also are available at www.powerme.us.com.
Like a good salmon run that keeps coming back stronger and stronger, Salmonstock, the three-day celebration of salmon and music, returns for its fourth year at the Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds in Ninilchik. Last year the festival drew 5,500, and this year organizers expect it to top that and sell out, said Salmonstock spokesperson Kate Huber.
"It's been growing every year," she said. "It's been wonderful. More and more Alaskans are coming from further out in the state."
In its 20th year, the Homer Breast Cancer Run is doing something different. The Aug. 10 event begins at 9 a.m. at Mariner Park during a low, minus 4.3 tide and participants will have the option to run, walk or bike a 1-mile or a 5-mile loop on the beach. Strollers and dogs on leash are welcome. Local music, food and prizes are included. Pink flags will be displayed at local businesses, organizations and individual homes giving a $100 donation in support of the run.
In a repeat of the 2010 Hoka Hey motorcycle challenge, about 75 Harley-Davidson motorcycle riders left Key West, Fla., on Sunday and are headed to Homer.
This time, though, they're riding for glory and not for a $500,000 prize for the first rider to hit Coal Point at the end of the Homer Spit. Calling this ride "Unfinished Business," organizers waived the $1,000 entry fee. As in 2010, Hoka Hey is sponsored by the Medicine Show Land Trust of Hot Springs, S.D.
The Homer City Council, acting as the Board of Adjustment, heard an appeal Tuesday night of a conditional use permit granted for a 160-foot microwave tower to be built on Easy Street off Skyline Drive. The Kenai Kodiak Cable Company proposes to build the tower to provide faster internet service to Port Graham and Nanwalek. The Homer Advisory Planning Commission approved the CUP at its Dec. 4 meeting.
The Homer City Council, acting as the Board of Adjustment, heard an appeal Tuesday night of a conditional use permit granted for a 160-foot microwave tower to be built on Easy Street off Skyline Drive. The Kenai Kodiak Cable Company proposes to build the tower to provide faster internet service to Port Graham and Nanwalek. The Homer Advisory Planning Commission approved the CUP at its Dec. 4 meeting.
Reeling in a 30.60-pound king salmon, Raymond B. Tepp of Kenai is the first-place winner in the 2014 Homer Winter King Salmon Tournament held Saturday. Fishing aboard his own boat, the Inlet Plunder, Tepp's cash prize is $19,026.
A total 202 fish were caught by the 907 anglers participating in the one-day event that began with hooks in the water at 9 a.m. and ended with hooks out of the water by 4 p.m. This was the 21st Winter King Salmon Tournament sponsored by the Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center.
An early morning fire on Thursday killed a 46-year-old man at a Nikolaevsk home. After putting out the fire, firefighters found the remains of the man in the single-story ranch home. On Friday, Alaska State Troopers identified the victim as Andres "Andy" Afonasiev of Nikolaevsk. Next of kin has been notified.
Afonasiev was the only person in the home, said Megan Peters, a spokesperson for the Alaska State Troopers.
Kenai Peninsula Borough voters gave a thumbs-up to an increased residential property tax exemption and a school bond to pay for school capital projects, including a new turf field for Homer High School.
They gave a thumbs-down to repealing the two-term limit for borough assembly members.
"The propositions went kind of the way I thought they'd go," said Borough Mayor Mike Navarre.


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"A lively, helpful, and inspiring guide to the teachings on the foundations of the Vajrayana path. "—Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, author of Rebel Buddha
"Mingyur Rinpoche's mastery of the teachings and subtle understanding of the mind enable him to capture the foundation practices in all their clarity and transformative power, demonstrating why they were so deeply cherished by the great masters of the past and why they are just as important for practitioners today. "—Sogyal Rinpoche
"The foundational teachings of ngondro form the very basis of Vajrayana Buddhist studies and practice. Here is a masterful presentation of these timeless teachings by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, with his characteristic brilliance, mastery of the Buddhadharma, and superior understanding of the contemporary world. It is a must-read for all who aspire to undertake the quintessential practice of ngondro preliminaries. "—Mindrolling Jetsun Khandro Rinpoche
"Mingyur Rinpoche embodies the fruits of deep contemplative practice. A gifted teacher, he shares with us here his teachings on preliminary practices for beginning the spiritual path he guides. And, as we have come to love, Rinpoche does so with his rare combination of wit, accomplishment, and wisdom. "—Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence


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Mirko Cro Cop Responds to Miro Mijatovic's Interview
- Written by Dave Walsh
This is on an interesting note as we recently (I actually just hit send moments ago on part 2) published an interview with Miro Mijatovic by MMA author Brian J. D'Souza, whose fantastic book you should have picked up by now (alongside The Godslayer by none other than me), where Miro goes into some in depth details as to the inner workings of PRIDE FC and K-1 back when Mirko was competing overseas in Japan. Miro associates himself as Mirko Cro Cop's former manager, but Cro Cop fired back shortly after part one was published on LiverKick, claiming that Miro was never his manager.
According to ProFightStore.hr, Mirko took to Facebook to explain the situation from his point of view. So now according to Cro Cop, he met Miro back in 2002 and mainly kept him around as he was fluent in Japanese and could help out when it came to the language barrier. It is a bit difficult for us to translate, but the basic idea behind his post is that Miro meant nothing to him and helped him order dinner, but did not provide any sort of true representation.
The photograph included in this article is of Miro alongside Mirko, so we ask you to come to your own conclusions as to the nature of their relationship.


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Breathe in Berlin's royal past while walking through the gardens of beautiful Charlottenburg Palace, which lends its name to this well-heeled neighbourhood. Here you'll find some of the oldest homes in the city: upper-class apartment buildings with ornate facades and marble-floored foyers line the cobblestone streets. Stroll by sophisticated restaurants, through little parks, or around Lake Lietzensee. Window shop down Kurfürstendamm, the most renowned high-end shopping street in Berlin, where you can find all the big designer names. In the evening, visit one of the old theatres close by Zoo Station which were nightlife hot spots in the 1920s, or dine in one of the many international restaurants around Savignyplatz before heading to other parts of town for a night out.
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Wheels on the Bus, one of the first apps I reviewed for GeekDad back in 2009, has just turned 4 years old. The app remains a great example of digital play for young children on touchscreen devices. Of course, we have come a long way in that short time, but the use of color, the limited touch points, the quality of the music and the sense of narrative all point to why Duck Duck Moose has grown in the way that it has.
It was a big year last year for Duck Duck Moose. It is probably one of the first "mom and dad developer teams" and it has received millions of dollars in investment to take its growing catalogue to the next level. I had the chance to have a really good chat with Caroline Hu Flexer, one of the initial team of three, about what it means to go from cash strapped startup to growing children's digital media business. Continue Reading "Wheels on the Bus: A Kids' App Classic Turns 4 Years Old" »


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APC welcomes NTIA announcement on transition of key internet domain name functions
JOHANNESBURG, Mar 15 (APCNews)
APC welcomes NTIA announcement on transition of key internet domain name functions
14 March 2014 – The Association for Progressive Communications (APC) welcomes the announcement made by the United States Commerce Department's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) of its 'intent to transition key internet domain name functions to the global multi-stakeholder community.'
NTIA's responsibility under current agreements means it has served as the "historic steward" of the DNS (internet domain name system). The fact that a single government currently plays this role, even if it has not been a particularly "hands-on" role, has been cause for concern and debate among governments and other stakeholders for more than a decade.
We commend the NTIA for committing to the transition to a multi-stakeholder process that needs full involvement of civil society, governments, business and the internet technical community (to mention just some of the current stakeholders affected by internet decision making) and for requiring that the resulting transition plan maintains the openness of the internet.
"This is however not trivial, as mechanisms for ensuring really effective and inclusive participation of all stakeholders on equal footing in internet policy making, particularly those that currently lack power and influence, are still evolving. A further challenge lies in how to protect the broadest possible public interest in decisions about DNS and internet root zone management," said APC Executive Director Anriette Esterhuysen. "Nevertheless, this is a very constructive step, definitely in the right direction, and a unique opportunity to make progress in the evolution of the internet governance ecosystem. This is particularly important for stakeholders from developing countries," she added.
We recommend that ICANN (the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers), to which the NTIA is entrusting the development of the transition plan, look beyond its own internal multi-stakeholder processes in bringing together the larger community for the necessary consultations on how this transition should be undertaken. We also recommend that ICANN consider the submissions about how this transition can take place that were made to the upcoming NetMundial: Global Meeting on the Future of Internet Governance ‒ www.netmundial.br ‒ to be held in Brazil in late April 2014.
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#FriskyFriday: September 27th 2013
The lovely ladies of #FriskyFriday are here to put some spice in your Friday.

If the days keep getting shorter why do the weeks start feeling longer? Lucky for us, this week's almost over, and lucky for you, that means it's #FriskyFriday. Our Playmates, Cybergirls and the sexiest ladies of the internet tweet us their photos using the hashtag #FriskyFriday. We pick the very best, who have the chance to become our weekly winner.
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Guys who just hit puberty who can't fucking shave their nasty-ass "moustaches" because they're too afraid to ask their daddy for a razor. Not dark, but noticable hair on a guy's upper lip. So gross.
Look at that teenage moustache. Yuck!
by Super Cool Cat. October 23, 2004
The vengeful act of crapping on a lover's chest while they sleep.Buy the plush


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Austrian Felix Baumgartner—a pilot, skydiver and high-altitude jumper with the nickname "Fearless Felix"—has jumped from some of the world's tallest bridges and buildings. But on October 14, he made the jump of his lifetime from a space capsule 128,100 feet (about 24 miles) above ground, a world record-breaking height. That distance put him on the edge of space in the stratosphere, the second layer of Earth's atmosphere.
Baumgartner, 42, also broke the record for fastest jump by reaching speeds up to 833.9 miles per hour during his free fall back down to Earth. For comparison, an average Boeing 737 airliner flies at 40,000 feet at 600 miles per hour. At a press conference following the event, Baumgartner said the experience was humbling and harder than he expected. "Sometimes you have to go up really high to understand how small you are," Baumgartner said.
A Long Way Down
Baumgartner and a team of scientists, engineers and doctors spent five years preparing and training for the project, called Red Bull Stratos after the project's sponsor. For the space jump, Baumgartner wore a specially designed space suit and was carried up to his jump point by a large helium balloon from inside the Red Bull Stratos space capsule.
Even with careful planning, the mission had some obstacles. The jump was first scheduled for October 8, but it was postponed several times over the week because of weather conditions. Baumgartner finally began the ascent from Roswell, New Mexico, on Sunday, October 14. But on the way up, Baumgartner's faceplate began to fog up, making it hard for him to see. The team considered aborting the mission, but Baumgartner was able to fix the problem.
After a smooth initial jump, Baumgartner began to spin out of control while still in the stratosphere, but he eventually steadied himself. After four minutes and 20 seconds of free fall—with about a mile left to go in the jump—Baumgartner released his parachute and landed safely in the desert of New Mexico. From Earth, eight million people watched the space jump event live over a YouTube stream.
Breaking New Barriers
Baumgartner's space jump made headlines for breaking two world records and for making him the first human to break the sound barrier. That's the speed at which sound waves are produced in the air. But world records weren't the projects' only goals. Baumgartner wore a monitoring system to help the crew gather scientific data from the jump. They hope the data will benefit future private space programs and high-altitude pilots. "We're going to spend a lot of time going through that data. It's going to break incredible new grounds," Dr. Jonathan Clark, the project's medical director, said.
Joe Kittinger, a pilot who set the previous world records for highest and fastest fall over 50 years ago, mentored Baumgartner for the jump. Kittinger still holds the record for longest free fall at four minutes, 35 seconds. "Records are meant to be broken. And better champions cannot be found than Felix Baumgartner," Kittinger said.
With his own goals completed, Baumgartner hopes to mentor someone else to break the records. "I want to inspire the next generation," Baumgartner said.


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Despite Chad Ochocinco's quietness this season, what if he were to explode and put on a great performance in the Superbowl. He is still healthy, older, wiser but can still get down field and can still beat one on one coverage as shown in those few touchdown grabs that he's made this season. And the funny thing is that those touchdowns were supposed to be miscues. So imagine if him and Tom get on the same page and Chad plays his heart out especially since he is in the biggest game of them all and will more than likely be inspired with the death of this father. If he does break out, then double coverage will have to roll his way and that means trouble for the Giants ... This is a very high possibility with nothing to believe that he couldn't.

[/quote] He will be as invisible as the SF WRs were. Lol[/quote]

You better hope so, because if not there is nobody the Giants have to cover him one on one and the Giants can't afford to double him or they'll get eaten alive by someone else.


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What if all the people in America were represented by a village of 100 people?
We are a fascinating nation of people in all colors and from all parts of the world. Some of us are newcomers and others come from families who were already here when the first immigrants arrived from Europe.
To get a better picture of who we are, let's imagine that a village of 100 represents all the American people. I found this idea in a fascinating book called "If America Were A Village: A Book About the People of the United States" by David J. Smith and published by Kids Can Press in 2009. I noticed the book while volunteering in a local third grade classroom in May and it provided much of what follows.
It is beautifully illustrated, and the author seeks to answer fascinating questions: Who are the people who live in this vast and varied nation? Where did we come from? What are we like today?
At about the same time as I ran across this book, a song came on the radio written in 1943 and made famous by Frank Sinatra — "The House I Live In." The house in the title is a symbol of our country.
The patriotic lyrics begin this way: "What is America to me? A name, a map, or a flag I see; a certain word, democracy. What is America to me? The house I live in, a plot of earth, a street, the grocer and the butcher, or the people that I meet; the children in the playground, the faces that I see, all races and religions, that's America to me."
Today there are over 300 million people in our country, but let's think about us as this village of 100 — each of these people representing 3 million Americans.
Of the 100 in our village today, 87 were born here while 13 were born in other countries, including those born overseas to our military families. Of the 13 born elsewhere, six are now citizens and seven are not yet. Seven of the 13 were born in Latin America; two are from Europe and three from Asia. One person out of our 100 person village was born in Canada, Australia, Africa or elsewhere.
For 82 in our village, English is the language they first learned, but 10 first learned Spanish, one each of Chinese, French, and German — and then lesser numbers of other languages
From what nations did we come as immigrants? Except for our Native American families, all other Americans can trace their roots to other places. In our village of 100, 15 have German ancestry, 11 of Irish descent, nine African, nine English, seven Mexican, six Italian and on.
As you may know, the last century brought changes in who immigrated here. In 1900, 96 percent came from Europe, one from Latin America and three from other places. By 2000, 15 percent came from Europe, 49 percent from Latin America, 31 from Asia, and five from all other places.
In 1900, 40 people in our village of 100 lived in towns and cities with a greater number in the countryside. A century later, that had flipped. Now, 80 live in cities and towns and 20 live in less populated areas.
When we think of the typical American family, we say mom, dad and two kids. In reality, more than half of our couples have no children at home. Of those who do, 20 families in our imaginary village have two parents, seven are single parent families and 10 are people who live alone.
When it comes to religious faith, there are lots of religions and a growing number who call themselves non-religious. Eighty-two of our 100 call themselves Christian and of these 54 are Protestant, 24 Roman Catholic, two Mormon and two "other."
Two people are Buddhist, one is Jewish, one is Muslim, four are other world religions and 10 non-religious. Of the 90 who identify with a religion, fewer than half attend a worship service weekly.
Twenty-seven in our village are younger than 20 years old, 17 are 60 years and older and the rest fall between those two age groups. This contrasts with a world village of 100 where 37 are younger than 20 and only 10 people would represent those 60 and older.
In every nation, there are wealthy people, poor people and those in between. If America were a village of 100, five people would have more than half of all the wealth and that percentage of wealth is increasing. The other 95 people in our village share less than half of all wealth. One person alone would have more than 30 percent of all the nation's wealth with the other 99 sharing the remaining.
Sixty of the 100 in our American village together possess only about four percent of the wealth. An increasing number of Americans do not have enough income for food, shelter and clothing needs today.
Some areas of America are richer than others. The state of Delaware has the highest average income per person of about $70,000. People in Mississippi earn less than half that. There are also differences in the incomes of men and women. For every dollar a man makes, a woman earns 77 cents.
Eighty-seven of our 100 people have a high school diploma, 57 have attended some college and 30 have earned a Bachelor's degree. All are record highs for the American people. Women now surpass men as college graduates.
How healthy are we? On average, a child born in the United States today will live to be 78 years old. One hundred years ago, that number was 48 years old. That's a huge increase, but today we are number 40 in the world for life expectancy. Food availability has a relation to healthiness. Eighty-seven have sufficient food for their needs while 13 Americans out of 100 do not. We are healthier than people in many parts of the world and spend the highest amount for health care, but we rank low among industrialized countries for the quality of health care.
We own lots of stuff. Our village of 100 has 81 cars, tops in the world. We are buying so many cell phones and electronic devices that it's hard to get an accurate number for today, but we do own 74 televisions per 100, 200 radios, and 39 bicycles. We use the most energy and water per person in the world, and every day we use four million plastic cups, 576 plastic beverage bottles, of which 60 million are recycled, more than one billion plastic bags, and four billion sheets of paper. That's each day.
The question of what we do is an interesting one. We are a busy people with children in school and adults hard at work. More than one quarter of our village, 27 percent are in school. Eighteen of every 100 adults work in professions like management, education, health care, finance, and computer technology. Twelve of our 100 are in sales, seven are in service occupations including food preparation, cleaning, health care support, fire fighters and law enforcement. Five are in construction and repair, and five work in manufacturing, farming, and the transportation of goods.
The book concludes with an interesting review of the past and look to the future. Before Europeans came to this continent, there were an estimated 10 million Native peoples in what became Canada, Mexico and the United States. Over time, that number dropped dramatically through wars, disease and as more people came from other nations of the world.
In 1800, the U.S. had about three million people. In 1900, the population was 76 million and today it has grown to more than 316 million. By 2050 (when a baby born this year turns 37), there will be an estimated U.S. population of 419 million, an increase of one third.
So that's one way of looking at who we are as a nation, and as the author reminds us, "As it has in the past, the face of America will continue to grow and change."


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(Oct. 10, 2008)--The UTSA Mobile Health Lab and Zenong Yin, Loretta J. Lowak Clarke Distinguished Professor of Health and Kinesiology in the College of Education and Human Development, will take part in the H-E-B Good Living Health and Wellness Family Expo from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 11 at Freeman Coliseum. The event is free and open to the public.
Today's headlines
- La Prensa Foundation is newest member of UTSA Lone Star Society
- UTSA alumna Jordan Kaufmann wins $50K for new stent-graft start-up
- UTSA begins new way-finding sign installation this summer at Main Campus
- USA Today: UTSA long jumper Tyler Williamson rescues three-year-old boy
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H-E-B Grocery Co. invited UTSA, University Health System, American Heart Association and the San Antonio Spurs to be part of the event. The UTSA Mobile Health Lab offers free cholesterol screenings, blood pressure, body mass index, cardiovascular fitness, body composition analysis and muscular fitness evaluation.
"The mobile health lab is part of UTSA's community outreach program," said Betty Merchant, dean of the College of Education and Human Development. "Because we are committed to the well-being of the South Texas community, the lab routinely travels to where community members live and work to deliver cutting-edge research programs, health screenings and nutrition information. We are pleased to be included in this H-E-B event."
H-E-B and its partnering agencies hope to address many of the health concerns that challenge San Antonio such as high cholesterol, diabetes, childhood obesity and heart disease.
The expo also will feature healthy cooking demonstrations, educational seminars, dental screenings, carotid artery tests, skin cancer screenings, kid's activities and free product samples. Participants will have a chance to win several door prizes including Spurs memorabilia. Former San Antonio Spurs player George "The Iceman" Gervin will be on hand from 10:45 a.m. to noon to discuss his personal battle with high blood pressure.
For more information, contact Wanda Guntz at (210) 458-5205 or (210) 324-8476.


text: To make a long story short: My truck is in for warranty repairs. I was given a 2013 Suburban rental, and I ended up hitting a rubber/vinyl tarp on the freeway that scuffed up the front bumper. (If you want to read the whole story, here ya go.) My body shop was able to get all the scratches and scuffs out of the front bumper by buffing it, but I'm stuck with this lower plastic black Valiance part of the bumper that's all scratched up. (Here's a link to the piece I'm talking about on eBay) If I had the time, I'd just spend the $40 and replace it (if I take the rental in damaged at all, they're going to take my deductible of $500 and go through my insurance. I'm trying to avoid that..) But I need to return the rental car tomorrow morning :/ . This is the only thing I'm worried about.. the actual painted part of the bumper is fine and looks like nothing happened, but this lower valiance piece is gonna give it away. Anyone have any ideas on how to get the scratches out of it? They're not that deep.. and this part isn't painted, it's just black plastic. I'm thinking maybe sanding it down so they're less noticeable? Or is sanding not a good idea? If sanding is a good idea, what grit sandpaper should I try?


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Whiskey, the reason your wood cupped is it got moist on one side when laying on the ground and not the other. So one side expanded and the other did not. try laying them back on the ground cupped side down and see if they straighten back up. IF they do assemble them and quit playing around
Actually you should be able to store hive pieces unassembled. you just have to keep them save and dry.


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Push in choke. Paddle bike back into garage. Remove key. Remove gloves. Remove helmet. Button close garage door. Remove backpack. Remove suit. Remove boots. Replace boots with shoes. Put on lightweight jacket. Backpack over one shoulder. Drive car to work. Sit at desk. Order new bike battery. Sigh…"


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Finally got to check the hives temps were great. Opened every one and all that I have in every hive is a hanful of dead bees laying in the bottom of every hive and a few dead scattered through the hives. Almost all of the reserves are still in the hives. Double Deep hives heavy with honey.
No bugs no goo, no mess what so ever. They wer all doing well and were strong when I put mouse guards on in the fall. It is like they just left the hives sometime in the winter.
So I guess I will not be doubleing in size this year, but using my packages to rebuild what I had.
Dont understand it..... the year before i had 100% survive and i did everything the same this year.


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Photographers Discriminated Against Gay Couple, Court Rules
New Mexico's highest court ruled Thursday that the owners of an Albuquerque wedding photography company violated state law when they turned away a lesbian couple who wanted to hire them to take pictures of their ceremony.
Upholding a lower-court ruling, the New Mexico Supreme Court held that the company's refusal was an act of discrimination. They rejected the argument of the devout Christian owners of Elane Photography who claimed they had a free speech and religious right not to shoot the ceremony.
The decision comes at a time of turbulent debate over gay marriage in New Mexico, where a county clerk gained national attention this week by issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples against the advice of the attorney general (though he's not challenging it). As Law Blog noted earlier, gay marriage hasn't been legalized New Mexico, though there's a dispute over whether state law prohibits it.
Under the New Mexico Human Rights Act, it's unlawful for a public accommodation to refuse to offer its services to someone because of the person's sexual orientation. The same law also prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry and gender.
"When Elane Photography refused to photograph a same-sex commitment ceremony, it violated the NMHRA in the same way as if it had refused to photograph a wedding between people of different races," the court stated in its opinion.
"Even if the services it offers are creative or expressive, Elane Photography must offer its services to customers without regard for the customers' race, sex, sexual orientation, or other protected classification," the court said.
Elaine Huguenin and her husband Jonathan, the owners of the company, argued that shooting the ceremony would have conflicted with their fundamental religious tenets and given the impression that they were supportive of gay marriage.
The Alliance Defending Freedom, which represented the photographers, said the decision amounted to government-enforced coercion. "This decision is a blow to our client and every American's right to live free," stated the group's senior counsel, Jordan Lorence.
The case dates back to 2006 when Vanessa Willock asked the Huguenins to photograph a "commitment ceremony" that she and her partner were planning to hold in the town of Taos.
After getting turned down, the couple accused the company of discrimination in a complaint to the New Mexico Human Rights Commission. The state body found that the company engaged in sexual orientation discrimination and ordered Elane Photography to pay thousands of dollars in attorneys' fees, which were waived by Ms. Hillock.
"When you open a business, you are opening your doors to all people in your community, not just the select few who share your personal beliefs," said Louise Melling, deputy legal director of the American Civil Liberties Union, in a statement. The ACLU filed a brief in support of Ms. Willock.
In a concurring opinion Thursday, Justice Richard C. Bosson said the case "provokes reflection on what this nation is all about." The company's refusal, "no matter how religiously inspired, was an affront to the legal rights of that couple," he wrote.
"All of which, I assume, is little comfort to the Huguenins, who now are compelled by law to compromise the very religious beliefs that inspire their lives," Justice Bosson wrote. "Though the rule of law requires it, the result is sobering. It will no doubt leave a tangible mark on the Huguenins and others of similar views."
Update: Law Blog received a statement from Ms. Willock through her attorney: "I am grateful for and applaud the wisdom and thoughtful, thorough work of New Mexico's highest court. The court has ensured that we may all walk with dignity and participate fully as equal citizens in the business life of our Great State," said Ms. Willock.


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2014 is just over the horizon and in the twilight of 2013, Rushsoccer.com is counting down the 5 most viewed stories from the year.
Here's where we stand so far:
#5 - Chevrolet Becomes Official Rush Sponsor
#4 - 4 Called in to U14 National Team Camp
And now, the much anticipated #3 story of 2013...
When Dallas Rush joined the club in June, they became the 30th US based club! Dallas Rush Director of Soccer Operations had this to say upon joining, "When it came to choosing a club to partner with, choosing Rush was a no brainer," says Stover. "We've seen Rush Soccer build a tremendous reputation internationally and become wildly successful based on their commitment to the Rush Way."
We wish Dallas Rush a happy and successful 2014!


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Accommodation summary
|Rue Baillou, 75014 Paris, France
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|A month ago
Apartment's equipments at your disposal:
TV with international channels, DVD player, Hifi channel, Internet Wifi illimited
Fridge, freezer, dish-washer, oven, microwave-oven, cooking plates, coffee machine, kettle, toaster, washing-machine, iron, iron-table, washing-machine, tumble-dryer, vaccum cleaner
Household sheets, towels, cloth, bath mat, table cloth
Living/Dining-room: 325 sqft approximately, two windows facing North East
A double sofa-bed, a table, a coffee table, six chairs, wooden floor
Bathroom: a shower, a bath, a washbasin, a hair-dryer, tiled floor
Bedroom: underground, 130 sqft approximately, a small window, a double-bed, cabinets, a bedside table
Additional informations: door code, central gas heating, no smoking
Few steps from the apartment:
Close to many major monuments and places as the Invalides, Luxembourg Gardens, Place Denfert Rochereau and the Eiffel Tower. Two minutes walk distance from the Air France shuttle bus to Roissy Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports. In the area, beautiful squares and pedestrian streets with nice open air markets. Shops and stores close to the apartment: bakery, butchery, supermarket, restaurant, cafe and drugstore. Close to the Montparnasse Tower, a well-known business center and 15 min from the Champs-Elysees by metro. The house is located a few steps from the Metro station Montparnasse (4 lines).
The nearest metro station is Alesia.
If you arrive early or leave late, you can store your luggage in an automatic locker located nearby: City Locker (Gare du Nord, Gare de l'Est, Le Marais, Hotel de Ville, Chatelet, Saint-Germain, Saint-Michel, Notre Dame, Opera, Madeleine, Saint-Lazare)
House rulesRegular check-in time is between 2pm and 8pm (after 8pm only self check-in is possible).
For arrival on Sunday/bank holidays, 50 euros will be charged.
An early check-in between 10am and 2pm is available for an extra charge of 50 euros (if the apartment is available).
Regular check out time: before 10 am
For departure on Sunday/bank holidays, 50 euros will be charged
Based on availability and at least with a 24 hours notice, a late check-out between 10am and noon is available for an additional cost of 50 euros.
We will ask you to sign a rental agreement, to respect your obligations and not to smoke in the apartment.
For rentals over 21 days, you will have to pay your consumption of electricity and gas (on meter reading).
The security deposit is equal to the amount of the rent for rentals of less than 21 days (Possibility of taking an imprint bank card with Visa or Mastercard).
For rentals between 21 days and 6 months, we charge one month's rent, and 2 months rent for rentals of more than 6 months.
|Weekly rate for up to 4 guests
|Monthly rate for up to 4 guests
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|6 months
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|On arrangement
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This was a lovely apartment in a great position. Although the area is not particularly picturesque, the apartment was within spitting distance of a metro station, restaurants, supermarkets etc. and an easy walk to the river, Notre Dame, Latin Quarter, several museums etc.
The apartment was fully equipped with everything required for a pleasant stay, immaculately clean and very spacious for a Parisian property. Comfy beds too.Our friends were happy to sleep in the bunks and the four of us had plenty of room
The one fault we encountered - a leaking hose from the dishwasher, was dealt with promptly and our encounters with the very pleasant team members for receipt and return of keys was professional and problem free
Our only complaint was a minor one - the towels provided were very thin and small and more than one per person plus a couple of hand towels would have been welcome.
This is a fantastic apartment in a superb location and comes highly recommended.
After we made the reservation, we got a rather unpleasant email by the agency that takes care of the flat. It mainly consisted of threatening to charge you immense fees in case you are late for the key transaction, in case you check in before 2pm, in case you dont check out between 7-9 am, in case you dont buy certain insurances they offer you, and so on....
In the end, we had a very smooth key transaction, the guy from the agency, Thomas, was very helpful and friendly, in spite of the bossy emails by the agency.
The apartment is really cute, clean and cosy, so it was really worth it.
I can honestly say, that this apartment is one of the best apartments I have ever stayed at in Paris. I would recommend to everyone. This apartment is located in the heart of Paris, enabling you to go wherever you desire. The metro station is about 1 minute walk, which makes travelling highly enjoyable and hassle free. The apartments also has everything you need or desire. There are also many supermarkets around and restaurants, which makes for a very good evening out.
Everything was perfect I would recommend this rent in friends.
Tout était parfait je recommanderai cette location á des amies.
Home as in the description, very comfortable, along with the metro and very easy to reach. Quiet neighborhood with supermarkets bars and restaurants very close to the house. Recommended.
Casa come nella descrizione, molto confortevole, avanti alla metro e molto facile da raggiungere. Quartiere tranquillo con supermercati bar e ristoranti molto vicini all'abitazione. Consigliata.
House clean and perfect .... great kitchen bathrooms and bedrooms. Well positioned allows you to move right to the city 'walk, boat or metro'. Too bad for windows that do not have a nice view, but just a few steps, and 'in the middle of the Latin Quarter. Great experience!!
Casa pulita e perfetta....ottimi la cucina i bagni e le camere.
Ben posizionata permette di muoversi bene per la citta' a piedi, battello o metro'.
Peccato per le finestre che non hanno una bella vista, ma bastano pochi gradini e si e' in mezzo al quartiere latino. Ottima esperienza!!!!
A better location, it may not be located at the geben.direkt jardin du Palais Royal, a jewel of Park.zu walk five minutes to the Louvre, barely ten minutes to Opera garnier.in this busy beach around this beautiful apartment is peacefully situated in a side street. A baeckerei alongside, two typical Parisian lebenmittellaedchen directly gegenueber.die view from every window is a typical Parisian hinterhofaussicht.durch the wonderful ambience of the house, take it not as annoying war.Die apartment is well-equipped and tastefully eingerichtet.Die care by an agency was correct, uncomplicated and angenehm.wir felt absolutely comfortable and enjoyed the experience very much.
Eine bessere Lage kann es nicht geben.direkt am jardin du Palais Royal gelegen,einem Juwel von Park.zu Fuß fünf Minuten zum Louvre,kaum zehn Minuten zur Opera garnier.in dieser trubeligen Umgebung liegt diese schöne Wohnung absolut ruhig in einer Seitenstraße . Eine baeckerei direkt daneben,zwei typische pariser lebenmittellaedchen direkt gegenueber.die Aussicht aus allen Fenstern ist eine typische Pariser hinterhofaussicht.durch das wunderbare Ambiente der Wohnung nimmt man dies jedoch nicht als störend war.die Wohnung ist hervorragend ausgestattet und äußerst geschmackvoll eingerichtet.die Betreuung durch eine Agentur war korrekt,unkompliziert und angenehm.wir fühlten uns absolut wohl und haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen.
The Duplex is in an excellent location for visiting Paris with easy access to the whole city. The unit is very well maintained and clean. You have to go up one set of stairs to the first floor before you are able to take an two person elevator to the actual unit. The beds are a little on the hard side but OK. The unit has one nice sized shower and a large tub in one of the bathrooms. We had six people in the unit and it took us a few days to figure out a shower schedule so that we all had hot water, but we got it worked out. We would recommend purchasing a couple of fans if you are going to be there when it is hot there is no A/C in the unit. The street the unit is on is one of the main walking streets in Paris at night, it is very busy, which is nice as there is alot of places to eat and things to see, but it also has it draw backs as there is noise at night.
The apartment is beautifully located between the Seine and near the Pantheon, next door shop, bakery around the corner, near restaurants and two metro stops. All comfort in kitchen and bathroom. The flat is very dark because you only have a view of two tiny courtyards. You should always turn on the light. There are not really two separate bedrooms. There is a sofa bed in the living room of lesser quality. The bathroom is connected to the only real bedroom. The apartment is suitable for two couples so, perhaps have a family, though our kids slept badly on the sofa bed.
Het appartement is schitterend gelegen, tussen de Seine en de buurt van het Pantheon, winkeltje naast de deur, bakker om de hoek, vlakbij restaurants en twee metrohaltes. Alle comfort in keuken en badkamer. De flat is wel erg donker omdat je alleen maar uitzicht hebt op twee hele kleine binnenplaatsen. Je moet altijd het licht aansteken. Er zijn ook niet echt twee aparte slaapkamers. Er staat een divanbed van mindere kwaliteit in de woonkamer. De badkamer is verbonden met de enige echte slaapkamer. De flat is niet geschikt voor twee stellen dus, eventueel wel voor een gezin, al hebben onze kinderen slecht geslapen op het divanbed.
Dear Diane,
Overall, my family and I enjoyed our stay very much in your apartment. My only complaint is that I could not reach anyone by telephone when I had a question. Only an answering machine in French which I tried to respond to but was not successful.
Also, it would have been helpful to have instructions in English for how to use th washing machine. Otherwise it was very nice. Very nice renovation and very clean, most importantly. Thank you, Gaylyn Greiner
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2 BHK Apartment - 1,175 sq ft
Innovative Construction Oak Garden,Bellandur,Bangalore
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This 2bhk apartment in Innovative Construction Oak Garden is Under Construction. It has 2 bathrooms. It is 1175 sqft. in area. Kitchen has Vitrified Tiles, Ceramic Tiles Dado up to 2 Feet Height Above Platform and Granite Platform with Stainless Steel Sink. Toilets have Anti Skid Tiles, Ceramic Tiles Dado and Concealed Plumbing. Balcony and Toilets have Anti Skid Tiles. Kitchen, Living/Dining, Master Bedroom and Other Bedroom have Vitrified Tiles. Internal wall has Sal Wood Frame and Main wall has Teak Wood Frame and Shutter. Exterior has Apex Paint and Interior wall has Emulsion Paint. Windows have Powder Coated Aluminium Sliding, Wiring has Concealed Copper Wiring and Switches has Modular Switches. Among the amenities, the project has Gymnasium, Swimming Pool, Children's play area, Rain Water Harvesting, Intercom, Jogging Track, Power Backup, Landscaped Gardens, Indoor Games, Party Hall, Amphitheater, Beach Volley Ball and Cricket Net. It also has Open Badminton Court, Water Softner, Sewage Treatment Plant, 24hrs Water Supply, Borewell, Lift, Vaastu Compliant, Car Parking, Lift Available, Club House, 24 X 7 Security, Staff Quarter and Vaastu Compliant. The apartment is priced at INR 56.58 Lacs.
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I would like to show how to convert standard rivets into European AK style rivets. This is by no means an all inclusive tutorial but some ideas that have worked for me. I hope to further refine my methods and techniques to produce an accurate cost effective alternative to store bought rivet kits.
Some factory rivet specs. These are averages. One thing I have noticed is heads vary in size on one rifle.
Romanian front and rear trunnion rivets are .250 dia. x. 073 high
Romanian front trigger guard rivets are .270 dia. x .083 high
Romanian rear trigger guard rivet is .282 dia. x .086 high
Chinese factory rivets are slightly larger at .292 dia. x .110 high.
Tools used
Drill press
Swaging plate
Head forming plate
12 ton hydraulic press
Oil or grease
Here is a list of rivets and where they are used. I bought them from McMaster-Carr.
Large Diameter:
Rear Trunnion Long Swell neck 47/74 3/16 x 2 97300A677
Front Trunnion Swell neck 74 3/16 x 3/8 97300A663
Small Diameter:
Rear Trunnion Short Swell neck 74 5/32 x 3/8 97300A105
Trigger Guard Front 47/74 5/32 x 3/8 97300A105
Trigger Guard Rear 47/74 5/32 x ¼ 97300A100
Front Trunnion 47/74 Swell neck 5/32 x 3/8 97300A105
The first thing is to make your swaging plate. I used a piece of 3/8 scrap mild steel plate.
For the small dia. rivets I drilled two #21 or 0.159 dia. holes. One I countersunk with a HF 45 degree countersink and the other I left flat. I use the countersink to put the swell neck on and form the head. The other one is used to form the head on the non swell neck rivets. Simply place the rivet in swaging plate hole and back with the head forming plate and press. Now just chuck it in the drill press and turn the head to size.
The large dia. rivets are a little more work. You need to reduce the body size and swage the head. Drill three holes a #14, #15 and #16 then relieve the back to make removal easier and countersink. The #16 is used only to form and size the head and swell neck on the 2 long rivets because they dont reduce well.
To form the short rivets moderately hammer the rivets into each progressively smaller hole using lubricant. When its in the #16 put it into the press with the head forming plate and swage the head. Now shape in the drill press.
* New Information1/10/12. The long rivets need to be turned in the drill press to size the body. They dont reduce well in the swaging plate. They start to look like fish hooks. With my drill press chuck I found I can put the head in first and tighten the chuck to reduce the tip. I didnt think that would work but it does with a 2 rivet. This also helps when test fitting it in the trunnion. Next put the swell neck on and swage in the #16 hole. Now shape the head in the drill press.
I want to make a die based on the long rivet swaging tool that will actually shape and trim the rivet head better so I wont have to shape it in the drill press.
*Note be careful when swaging the rivet head the bottom of the rivet doesnt get compressed otherwise you will have to pound it back out. He, He, He.
You will have to trim the rivets length to suit your needs based on the head size of your swaging die.
Swaging plate and Head forming plate
Swaging the head
Before and after swaging
Swell neck
Reducing body diameter on the short 3/16 dia. rivet
Turning the body on the long 3/16 dia rivet.
Turning the head
Finished large rivet body diameter is .177


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I coulden't wait to do the mock after that awesome, inspiring performance against the 9ers! To bad our D dosen't come out like that every week! Either way, i got us picking about pick 30th we'll say, after this week..
1. Eric Reid S LSU- I was very impressed with him against S.Carolina yesterday, and he came up with a big play as well, securing game with a INT..Hes fell some, but i think the value is there.. Reid is big and physical, and athletic.. I'd be willing to take the risk that he can sharpen up his pass coverege and become more consitent in that aspect.. Hes a hard hitter as well.. U can see that talent is there..
2. Kevin Minter ILB LSU- I have offically fallen in love with him as a prospect.. This kid is super talentedr and very physical, and he and reid would bring attitude to our defense.. I think he'll come out after the yr hes having..
3. Devin Taylor DE S.Carolina- Hes not loading up the SACK stat line, but with that long frame, hes been getting his hands on passes and the potential is there for a few moer sacks.. If he put on a few more lbs, he could be similar to Chris Canty.. I think if hes on the board at end of RD 3, the value is there..
4. Jordan Hill DT Penn St- This kid can play, as i've watched Penn St a couple times this yr.. Could use a few more lbs, but can get pressure on the QB, and make plays...
5. Connor Vernon WR Duke- I know people don't think we need Wideouts, but we could lose one of Cruz or Nicks down the line, and guys like Barden and Hixon will also possibly get alittle more doe then we want to give em to resign with us, because some despreate teams might want to give em a bit more doe because of them thinking they'd of done more if Nick and Cruz werent on the team.. Obviously wideouts are very impotant to us, and taking one this yr if theres a solid one to take isn't bad idea.. Vernon is really good, has solid size, and good speed.. He definetly reminds me of guy who would excel with ELI throwing em the ball..
6. Tanner Hawkinson OT Kansas- He might be gone before, but if not, Hawkinson makes for a nice swing tackle, who is alittle more finesse then power, but could also be a nice late rd find.. Solid pass blocker
7. Jack Doyle TE W.Kentucky- A sleeper of mine.. He fits the giants type of TE perfectly.. Long limbed kid who has room for a few more lbs, can move soem with the ball in his hands for a TE, and has reliable hands.. A big part of a good W.Kentucky offense...Worth a shot in RD 7..
I went with alot of guys with some upside, as picking in the very late of each rd, teams do sometimes..


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