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While it's that time of the year when most Montreal hockey and football fans are focused, laser-like, on the fortunes of the just-getting-started Montreal Canadiens and the coming-down-the-home-stretch Montreal Alouettes respectively, there's a lot more sports life out there than just the big tickets…
Indeed, the Habs and the Alouettes aside, Montreal supports a diverse sports base, as illustrated by the sharp ascension in popularity of its Major League Soccer pro soccer franchise, the Montreal Impact. Based out of the newly expanded Saputo Stadium, located beside the Olympic Stadium, the Impact are currently battling for their first-ever playoff spot, with three key, determining games left in the season, including one home game against the Philadelphia Union on October 19.
In what is becoming an increasingly common, and welcome, initiative, professional basketball (NBA) and baseball (MLB) teams are playing exceptionally well attended pre-season games, and this year is no different. Baseball-hungry Montrealers, who lost their beloved Expos in 2004, have already snapped up more than 40,000 tickets for two MLB exhibition games between the Toronto Blue Jays and the New York Mets at Olympic Stadium on March 28 and 29, 2014. Pro basketball fans will get a taste of their game in the much nearer future when the Boston Celtics square off against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Bell Centre, October 20, with tickets still available here.
For those who like their competitive sports on the rough and tumble side, as many Quebecers do, there are two not-to-be-missed events coming up on the calendar. First, the bi-yearly World Indoor Lacrosse Championship, which pits long-running rivals Team Canada against the Iroquois Nationals for a fourth consecutive World Championship matchup (Team Canada has won all three previous contests) at the Bell Centre, November 17.
And last, but not by a long shot least, UFC-crazy Montreal will get its itch scratched when mixed martial arts (MMA) hometown hero and bona fide cultural icon Georges St-Pierre (24-2-0) defends his welter weight title against popular, number-one ranked Dallas fighter Johny Hendricks (15-1-0) on November 17. Trash talk from both camps in the lead-up should make for a good one, and while the bout will be fought in Las Vegas, downtown Montreal sports bars like Winnies, Sharx, La Station des Sports and La Cage aux Sports, as well as Champs on Saint-Laurent, will all draw huge crowds for coverage of this latest challenge to GSP's legacy.
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Columbia public schools calling for another tax levy increase
COLUMBIA, Mo. - Two years after asking taxpayers for a twelve cent tax levy increase, the Columbia Public School district plans to ask for another 4 cents.
This is part of just one bond issue the district hopes voters approve over the next seven years.
By 2020, the total could reach $170 million in bonds.
In order to reach that number, the school district hopes to ask for voter approval every two years starting this coming April.
This April officials want to put a $50 million bond on the ballot. This will bring the four cent levy tax increase.
"We thought it might be an 8 cent increase but because the assess evaluations picked up and the finances have improved so its only a 4 cent increase," says superintendent Dr. Chris Belcher.
Belcher told ABC 17 News that the district recognizes the back to back request for a hike in taxes, but after 2014 the bond issues will not include a tax levy request.
As of now, the bond requests will be $40 million every two years until 2020.
The money from these bonds goes towards technological advancements, building expansion, and all other building improvements.

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A good shoot is a good shoot.
Only tried the stock 5.5, scherer 3.5 and the ghost ultimate 3.5, but the ghost definitely feels the best to me.
However, I'm going to stick with the factory 5.5 for liability issues. I shoot fine with the stock one and personally I worry about any possible complications a lighter trigger might have in either a criminal or civil case. I know that it's not illegal, but I think we all know that a good prosecutor can turn words around, espceially Glock recommends against them in anything other than a competition setup. When I get a G34, I'll put the Ghost Ultimate or Ghost Rocket in it. I tried the Ghost 3.5 with the NY1 and don't have any concerns with that setup, but I actually think I like the way the factory 5.5 feels more.
Like they say, if it ain't broke, don't fix it!
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A good shoot is a good shoot.
In honor of AW2 Jason Lawson (The Law). We'll never forget you.
Always evolve never stop learning. (Stolen from KeithD)
I'm more concerned with civil than criminal (isn't it a shame that the legal system has come to that?) because I don't believe it has any basis whatsoever in a criminal case - if I pointed the weapon and had my finger on the trigger, I intended to pull the trigger. I've got Castle Doctrine to take care of me at home, but if some smooth-talking prosecutor can put even the slightest doubt that I'm some gung-ho gun freak into the jury's head, it COULD spell trouble. Not saying it would, and the only time I can even see it being a possibility is if there are other mitigating factors because like you said, a good shoot is a good shoot. But just because I'm innocent in a criminal case (or never even had charges filed) does not mean I will be found innocent in a civil case. If you have a jury of "peers" who have never held any kind of weapon and think every AK or M16-style weapon is a "machine gun", there is no telling what they can be convinced of. "Are you a trained Glock armoror?", "The manufacturer will not make that modification to a self-defense weapon - what makes you believe you should?"...great. I don't know how many of you have ever been on the witness stand, but even as a victim, let me tell you - it's no fun and even a public defender WILL do everything possible to get his client off. Even in an "open-and-shut" case, they can find a way to instill doubt. They can make a statement that is not relevant and even if it is later proven to be false, it can raise other questions or doubts - that's just the way some human minds work.
Sorry - wasn't trying to hijack the thread.
I have the ghost rocket 3.5 with spring kit in my g22 which I mostly use for comp. I have the glock 3.5 in my g27 and think I prefer it compared to others. I am contemplateing getting a glock 3.5 for my 22.
stock 5.5 for my G17 for now. I'm shooting ok with it and I'm learning to drive the gun better with each shot I take. when my performance levels off I'll look into a lighter connector.


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Hey all. We're trying to install a fan in our kitchen. We took out the light fixture that was there already and for some reason can't figure out how the heck to get this thing out to put the fan joist in. Please help. Thanks in advance.
Its a nail on plastic box. Has a flange on the top that is nailed to the joist above. Wont support a ceiling fan...
Do you have access to the area above it?
No access to the area above. We did get one of those Westinghouse Saf-T-Braces from Home Depot to install the fan. Any ideas on how to go about removing it? We were about to just drill/cut it out but hoping there's an easier/better way to do it.
A inline hack saw, cut the nails off, remove box, add new box and finish the job.
If its the older style plastic box you may be able to cut it with a chisel and hammer. Main thing is not to damage the wires. Should be a joist running on one side of the box that its nailed to from above.
Wont be that hard to get out.
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text: The medical examiner has identified the victim of Tuesday's deadly stabbing on Ohio Street in Bangor as Thomas Taylor, 30. Mark Belserene, with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, says Taylor died of a stab wound to the chest, and the manner was homicide. Bangor police found Taylor stabbed in a parking lot on Ohio Street Tuesday around 6pm . Taylor was taken to Eastern Maine Medical Center where he died. Wednesday, Sgt. Paul Edwards with the Bangor Police Department said they had located a vehicle that was reported to have left the scene of the stabbing. Edwards said they talked with everyone who was in the vehicle and believe Taylor knew the people involved. Police do not believe this was a random act of violence and say there's no threat to the public. At this point, no one has been arrested. Bangor police are working with the Maine Attorney General's Office to determine what, if any, charges there will be in the case.


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'The Caps, displaying their relentless offense, pounced on Ryan Miller early and didn't let up. Backstrom snapped a shot past the glove of the Sabres netminder just 1:18 into the game. Only about five and a half mintues later, Washington defenseman Mike Green beat Miller to make it 2-0.'
Archives for December 2009
Backstrom, Capitals Bury Sabres 5-2
Sabres 2009-10 AHL prospects update
'Jhonas Enroth – Still developing his craft at the AHL level, there is no rush for Enroth to make the jump to the NHL. With Ryan Miller between the pipes for 70 games a year in Buffalo, Enroth has been getting the bulk of the starts in the AHL over partner Jean-Philippe Lamoureux. In 19 games this year, Enroth is 10-9-1 with a save percentage of .905. His goals against average is 2.79 and he has one shutout. He was called up to Buffalo in early November and found himself on the wrong end of a 4-2 loss to the division rival Boston Bruins. The 21-year-old still has plenty of time to develop.'
Not all is perfect in Sabreland
'Connolly has zero goals in the last 13 games and just two in the last the last 25 contests. Take away a two-goal, four-point effort on Nov. 27, and he has only nine assists since Oct. 30.'
Connolly slips into quiet slide
'"You're happy with the team's success. The team is playing well," Connolly said after practice Tuesday. "Obviously, we have Ryan Miller back there, and he's been tremendous. As a group we're happy with the way we're playing. As an individual, I would like to produce more and try to help this team out more offensively."'
Hard-used Myers gets to skip practice
'"The coaches and trainers just decided to give me a maintenance day to get some rest," Myers said. "I'll be fine to play [tonight], no problem. It was more the trainers' decision. I'll take advantage of it and come out [tonight]. We have a big game before our Christmas break."'
Wednesday's Washington Coverage
Buffalo (22-10-3) at Washington (22-8-6) (AP)
Buffalo Sabres (22-10-3) at Washington Capitals (22-8-6) (The Sports Network)
Caps host Sabres in battle of two of the East's best (NHL.com)
Caps Return Home to Host Sabres (WashingtonCaps.com)
Myers rests, Butler skates
'"He was one of the guys who got sick in Ottawa and was down some weight so we left him off there," Ruff said. "When you get run down and you're down some weight, there's a good chance you can pull some muscles."'
Sabres' Toronto magic continues
'"There's confidence in this team," Hecht said. "That's not only when we play Toronto, it's when we play any other team. We've got the confidence that we can win every game."'
Sabres have that late game swagger
'"We didn't panic," Hecht said. "There's confidence in this team, whether we play Toronto or any other team. We've got the confidence we can win every game. I think it shows in everybody this year. We're out there, down in the third, and we're not just throwing pucks away. We're making plays."'
Sitting is painful for injured Vanek
'"When I try to take off, it doesn't feel right, so we're going to keep working on it," Vanek said. "It's better than it was two days ago, so hopefully it keeps progressing."'
Sabres give Leafs something to aspire to
'The Sabres have a franchise goalie, a long-serving coach, and regularly raid the NHL bargain basement with success. They don't do it with big-name free agents and before this season many people wouldn't have known Tyler Myers from Mike Myers. Adam Mair was declared unworthy by the Leafs almost a decade ago but is part of one of the NHL's top penalty killing units. Bit players doing small things adding up to big results have moved the Sabres from playoff wannabes to third in the conference.'
Tuesday's Toronto Coverage
Miller continues to dominate Leafs (Toronto Sun)
Stalberg is getting to Miller (Toronto Sun)
Sabres give Leafs something to aspire to (Toronto Sun)
Photo gallery (Toronto Sun)
Sabres play Scrooge with Leafs (Toronto Star)
Leafs' blunders costly (Toronto Star)
Miller time in Toronto again (Toronto Globe and Mail)
Stressed to the nines as Leafs drop another (National Post)
Jinx Continues (MapleLeafs.com)
Photo gallery (MapleLeafs.com)
Photo gallery (Sabres.com)
Photo gallery (AP)
Derek Roy scores in overtime as Sabres defeat Maple Leafs 3-2
"It was a hard-fought game tonight," said Miller, who had to deal with crease-crashing Leafs players throughout the game. "We came back and played a tight third period. Even though we only had a couple of chances, we made one count and we got to overtime."
Buffalo 3, Toronto 2 (OT)
Hecht and Nathan Paetsch tallied for Buffalo, which has won nine straight against the Maple Leafs and eight in a row at Air Canada Centre. The Sabres are now 6-1-1 in their last eight. Ryan Miller stopped 34-of-36 shots.'
Sabres Beat Leafs…Again; 3-2 On Roy's OT Winner
'Buffalo has won nine consecutive games against the Maple Leafs and eight in a row at the Air Canada Centre, tying an NHL mark set by the California Golden Seals when they won eight straight at Cleveland between January of 1975 and March of 1977. The Sabres have not lost at Toronto since a 4-2 loss on January 19th, 2008.'


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The alleged Aspire 3951 is said to be 13 millimeters tall, three pounds in weight and powered by a second-generation Intel Core processor. In addition, it supposedly can house a 160-gigabyte solid-state drive and a battery that can last more than six hours.
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Curious and dedicated are the words that best describe Alfred Yson. These two words go hand-in-hand when it comes to his work and his ability to creatively solve whatever problems may arise. Alfred was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. Its diverse population has taught him that certain people want certain things and that research is important in knowing what people want. Learning this has shaped Alfred into a creative who knows what brand awareness is and how effective it is in the world of advertising.
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Since 1948, the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) has represented the Army in ceremonies and special events, including military funerals at Arlington. As many as 30 funerals can be performed each day, and up to eight can be with a horse-drawn caisson.
The caisson teams pull a model 1918 limber and carriage that were used by the horse-mounted artillery in World War I. The caissons are not replicas. They have been found and purchased at auction throughout the U.S. and all may have seen service on the battlefields in that war.
The sentinels who guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier incorporate "21" as they keep guard. They march 21 steps behind the tomb and pause 21 seconds; there are 21 counts during the guard changes. It reflects the 21-gun salute, the highest military honor.
The 3rd U.S. Infantry Salute Guns Platoon fires salutes to honor foreign dignitaries and heads of state at the White House, the Pentagon and at Arlington. Soldiers fire the final salutes at the cemetery. This recent 19-gun salute was for the visiting French minister of defense.
The two-man team at each gun consists of a gunner and a loader. The guns have been "demilled" meaning they can no longer take live rounds. They fire ceremonial rounds. A backup gun, right, is employed in the event of a malfunction.
On the Thursday before Memorial Day, soldiers from the Old Guard carefully place small flags at all the graves in Arlington to honor the fallen. The ceremony is called "Flags In." Last year, 1,200 soldiers placed flags on 220,000 graves.
The cemetery is on land once owned by Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee's wife. At the beginning of the Civil War, the federal government realized the strategic value of the 1,100-acre estate across the Potomac River and appropriated it for military use. Part of the property became home to slaves who had escaped the war; another section became a cemetery to bury the growing number of war dead.
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Hawke's Bay's three anti-amalgamation mayors are among a group of civic leaders pushing for a showdown in Wellington this week with the local body organisation headed by their Hastings counterpart and amalgamation champion Lawrence Yule.
The three local mayors opposed to amalgamation - Napier's Bill Dalton, Wairoa's Craig Little and Central Hawke's Bay's Peter Butler - were among those who attended a meeting in Taupo yesterday.
The meeting, organised by Lower Hutt Mayor Ray Wallace, was to rally opposition to the way that council amalgamation proposals are being progressed nationwide, including in Hawke's Bay.
It was attended by about 20 mayors and deputy mayors, along with two council chief executives, from local authorities up and down the North Island.
After yesterday's meeting, the group issued a statement saying they were concerned about the way the Local Government Commission approached its task of ruling on whether regional amalgamation proposals should proceed.
"We oppose forced amalgamation on communities who do not want it," the group said in their statement.
"We oppose any re-organisation of local councils where residents of each affected area cannot separately opt in or out. The Local Government Commission has a pre-determined position in favour of amalgamation."
These are sentiments that have been regularly expressed by the three local mayors whose complaints have also included that the commission has failed to adequately consult with the public of Hawke's Bay during the process, which began last year, of determining whether the region's five local bodies should be merged into a single super council for the region.
Those meeting in Taupo also turned their anger on Local Government New Zealand, the advocacy group representing all councils.
Local Government NZ's president is Mr Yule, who is also the only mayor in the region to support an amalgamated council.
"Local Government NZ's neutral stance on the amalgamation issue has had the effect of shutting down discussion among councils," the Taupo group said in their statement.
Mr Butler said the group of anti-amalgamation mayors was pushing for a discussion on the issue at a Local Government NZ meeting in Wellington on Thursday.
He said he and Mr Little had both tried to get concerns over the amalgamation process raised at previous Local Government NZ meetings, but without success.
"They don't want to talk about amalgamation. We want to be able to discuss it and put the points of view of the small councils but Local Government New Zealand won't have a bar of it. This time what we're saying, more or less, is we won't take no for an answer."
Mr Yule did not attend the Taupo meeting, however he spoke to Mr Wallace last night and told him he would attempt to get the issues onto the agenda for Thursday's meeting.
"We will try [to discuss it at the meeting] but the agenda is completely chocka," Mr Yule said. "We'll have to bump something else off."
Local Government NZ had a neutral stance on amalgamation but "if there are genuine concerns about the Local Government Commission we are happy to broker conversations with the Local Government Commission."
"That's what our job is - to try to facilitate conversations. Local Government New Zealand hasn't got a position [on amalgamation], principally because there are various views across New Zealand.
"There are some councils that support amalgamation and some that don't and it's very difficult as a national organisation to form a collective view."
Thursday's meeting will also see Local Government NZ vote on a rule change which could allow Mr Yule to seek a third term as the organisation's president.
It's current rules limit presidents to two three-year terms but the organisation's board is supporting the removal of that limit which it says is outdated.
Mr Yule has said he would consider running for the position again if the rule change was approved.


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Buyer's remorse.... premium car = high expectations, therefore more easily let down by ownership... you could read Alain de Botton's book 'Status Anxiety' and the bit about 'Acquisition Achievement Satisfaction' for more details. Or...
...buy a clapped out old astra or focus and enjoy the fact that you still have your money in the bank. Who cares if it gets knocked or scuffed. Never have to wash it. Run it into the ground. Find a different 'hobby' to satisfy your desire for perfection.
My neighbours have owned one crap car after another and never spend over £2K - but they are always happy about their cars and take the moral high ground over spending loads on a fancy car. They let their kids use them as goal posts.
Guess they are deep down jealous of my nice 57 plater. Or maybe not.
Don't let your perceptions of other peoples viewpoints over your choice of car make you feel you've made a bad choice.
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Story by Ryan Schifrin and James Morrison
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Last week there was a video article on Yahoo about a couple of people filming what they thought was a black bear foraging in the bushes. Then the bear stood up and it (allegedly) turned out to be a Sasquatch and the rest of the video is a lot of shaky camera work because the people are running scared and trying not to crap their drawers. I don't know how true all this is but it got me to thinking; if Bigfoot, or Sasquatch as he is often referred to actually does exist then he has got one hell of a sense of humor. How else do you explain all the shaky videos where some yokel is filming some god-awful looking forest video for God knows what reason only to have a Bigfoot enter the scene and send them running like…like…well crap, I got nothing. But you know what I mean. I guarantee you that before that Sasquatch enters camera range he's there with his buddies going, "Hey, guys, don't look now but there's another one. Ya'll watch this. This is going to be good."
Alright, I told you that little tale as a lead in to my review to the latest (it was released in 2006 and if there's any newer ones after that I don't know about them) Bigfoot movie extravaganza Abominable. It's my way of saying that I didn't take this movie seriously and neither should you. But, I will tell you this much; in the not so long list of Bigfoot movies it offers quite a few scares, is a lot of fun and may very well be the best of the bunch.
Preston Rogers (Matt McCoy, L.A. Confidential, The Hand That Rocks the Cradle) returns to the woods with his therapist as a form of rehab to help him get over the death of his wife in a climbing accident that left him a quadriplegic. It's also a way to get a little rest and relaxation and it doesn't hurt that soon after Preston moves in a group of hot young college babes led by Haley Joel (Crash Landing) and the perpetually naked Tiffany Shepis (Nightmare Man, Night of the Demons). But of course poor old Preston starts hearing things in the forest just outside his window and the next thing you know there's a Bigfoot looking back at him. Now the rest of film deals with Preston trying to save the girls and get out of Dodge before Bigfoot chews them up and spits them out and makes Preston his personal bitch. Good times!!
As I mentioned earlier Abominable is just a whole lot of scary fun. There never seems to be a moment in the film where you felt that director Ryan Schifrin (son of composer Lalo Schifrin) is trying to say 'Please, we are making a serious movie here," The guy's even smart enough to pepper the film with popular genre actors Jeffrey Combs (Re-animator), Lance Henriksen (Pumpkinhead) and Dee Wallace-Stone (The Howling). He's also smart enough to actually let us get a look at the titular beast. Then again, there also lies the problem. The creature in Abominable is scary in medium shots or quick close-ups; but too much examination and we see that it looks like what would happen if Clint Howard had drunk sex with a Sasquatch and this was the result nine months later. I just hope Clint respected the lady Sasquatch in the morning. Anyway, I'm digressing here. Check out Abominable for some damn good scary Bigfoot and naked Tiffany Shepis fun.
Sheriff Halderman (Paul Gleason) is seen taking a sip from a mug with the quote "Don't mess with the bull". Paul Gleason's famous character of Principal Richard Vernon from The Breakfast Club (and reprised in Not Another Teen Movie) has a line "Don't mess with the bull, young man. You'll get the horns" as he's reprimanding John Bender (Judd Nelson).
Tiffany Shepis was pregnant when she acted in this film.
Rex Linn agreed to act in the movie under the condition that he got to play the monster in one scene.
The director's father composed the musical score.
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So after reading other posts about detailing etc, I decided to give my engine bay a once over.
I used AG engine cleaner and then AG vinyl & rubber care. Only took 15 mins and this is now the cleanest engine I've ever owned!
Before and after pics below. To be fair the engine by wasn't too bad to start with, but I was pleased with the result. Shame about the weather as the after pic was a little wet!


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Read This, Too
Just about a year ago, on March 29th, 2013 The Wave put its editorial on the front page for the first time in its 120 year history. The headline blared: Read This!
This is about YOU. About you, your family, your friends. It's about you whether you rent or own. Whether you have a mortgage or not. It's about the future of Rockaway. Period. This is not hype or a headline grabbing stunt. We want YOU to be aware of what is unfolding. If you care about Rockaway this is about you. It's not a fun subject but don't let your eyes glaze over. It's about FEMA and flood insurance.
While most of us were putting our lives back together in the months after Sandy, our government was ready to unleash a second storm that would have finished Rockaway once and for all. Flood insurance rates were set to soar to many thousands of dollars a year.
The rates threatened more than homeowners and businesses. The rates would have destabilized all of Rockaway and eventually made it a ghost town.
Today, March 21st, 2014 we're not warning, we're saluting.
Again, this is about YOU. Your family and your friends. You wouldn't stand for it. You started your own flood -- a flood of calls, letters, and emails to elected officials. You joined hundreds of others at a Stop FEMA Now rally in Broad Channel. The people of Rockaway, Broad Channel, Howard Beach and a handful from Tom's River, New Jersey started a movement that spread across the country.
And you were heard. President Obama will sign the Homeowners Flood Insurance Affordability Act into law which will nullify much of the Biggert-Waters Act, the law that started the trouble in the first place.
You helped lead a grassroots effort that overcame government stupidity and Big Insurance, the happy beneficiary of costly premiums.
If you drive a car you've forgotten about the number of times you've had to honk the horn to prevent an accident or avert disaster. This one shouldn't be forgotten. You leaned on the horn and disaster was averted.
It's not a perfect bill by any means but it offers protection to homeowners and communities alike. And Congress, which showed off its great ignorance by passing the Biggert-Waters Act, should be smarter now. Congress knows FEMA can't be trusted. It's time for Congress to work under the assumption FEMA will do the wrong thing.
The National Flood Insurance Program, run by FEMA, is to be reauthorized by congress in 2017. Between now and then, Congress should continue to tweak the rules and make flood insurance affordable for all. There are two provisions we would like Congress to address.
The new bill says FEMA should "strive" to keep premiums at 1 percent of coverage ($2500 for $250,000 in coverage). That's steep enough. Premiums beyond that start the "unintended consequences" triggered by Biggert-Waters. The law should mandate that the flood program offer deductibles of $20,000. (The first $20,000 in damage is paid by the policy holder). Higher deductibles mean lower yearly rates.
Away from Washington, we'd like to see Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder stay after New York State to devise its own flood insurance program. State Senators Joe Addabbo Jr. and James Sanders Jr. should be doing the same.
We urge homeowners to buy flood insurance but shop around. The rates should be uniform but there's still a lot of messiness. With FEMA in charge, we're quite certain that some homeowners will get prices that vary greatly.
The buzzword since Sandy has been resilience. And so far, from the government, we've only heard a lot of talk. But your efforts in this fight have actually made Rockaway more resilient. Flood insurance won't be the town killer it was designed to be.
YOU deserve a round of applause for this victory. Just keep in mind, there may be more battles.


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Rob Gronkowski had reason to celebrate Sunday catching a career high 9 passes.
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With that impressive of a performance, it's easy to think the Patriots have finally figured it out and it will be smooth sailing from here on out. The media is already saying "Brady is back" and expecting this high-powered performance to propel the team into the postseason. However, there's one key statistic that the Patriots still need to work on. There is one aspect of their game that, although improving, needs to be better. That aspect is their performance in the red zone.
The Patriots were 5 for 8 in red zone opportunities on Sunday, one of their better performances of the season. Eight trips inside the 20 is the most they've been there this season. Against Miami they only made four trips to the red zone, converting three of those opportunities into points. Only two other times this season, against Buffalo and New Orleans, did the Patriots make 5 red zone appearances. Other than that the Patriots have been held out and forced to make their few opportunities count.
This season the Patriots are 18th in the league converting 52.78% of their red zone trips into touchdowns. Last year, they were third behind Green Bay and New Orleans with 67.5% of their red zone trips resulting in touchdowns. With Sunday's game showing a more balanced offense with a high-powered passing game, there is hope the Patriots will make visiting the red zone more of a habit. It's hard to score points outside of the red zone when you don't have a reliable deep threat. Dobson took major strides proving he's starting to pick up the offense but don't expect his rookie hiccups to be over. Gronkowski looks great now that he has a few games under his belt and he's back in game shape but you can expect the double coverage we're used to seeing on him come back with a vengeance. And as for Amendola, a groin injury is one of those injuries that nags and has a tendency of popping back up again. A bye week may have come at the perfect time as the Patriots can use this week to recover and rest up.
Improving upon red zone efficiency will be key going forward. The second half of the Patriots season has one game everyone is waiting for. When Denver comes to town it will be more of an offensive battle than defensive so the Patriots are going to have to keep pace with Peyton Manning's offense. The key to doing that is making as many appearances in the red zone as possible and making them count. With the bye week you can expect the Patriots will reevaluate their red zone performance thus far and make a concerted effort to improve it drastically.]]>
Instead of crumbling in the second half, they started the game slowly and only managed a field goal before halftime. Tom Brady's 25 passing yards were his lowest since 2003 and the offense looked pathetic, to say the least. It seemed as though the Dolphins were going to be the next AFC East opponent to down the Pats for the second straight week. Luckily, that was not the case as there are two halves to every game.
The defense worked all game and managed to completely shut Miami out in the final two quarters. Rookie defensive back Logan Ryan had a career day with five tackles, two sacks and one pass defended. Devin McCourty and Marquice Cole teamed up for a huge interception and Rob Ninkovich had a sack and three hits on Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill.
While he was relatively quiet as compared to last week, Chandler Jones came up with a huge block on Miami's fourth quarter, 39 yard field goal attempt to keep the shutout alive. Big plays by the defense at crucial points in the second half helped lead the Patriots to a comfortable 27-17 win.
The Patriots are a different team when Stevan Ridley is running the ball.
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Offensively however, the struggle was real. Brady threw bad passes, Stevan Ridley was held out until the Pats found themselves down 14 points and Sebastian Vollmer got his legs tangled up in what looked like a painful pileup and was carted off the field. Belichick was asked specifically about keeping Ridley on the bench and it should come as no surprise he went with the stock "we do what's best for the team" mantra. It's quite obvious how different this offense is with Ridley in the backfield. He's easily the fastest running back on the team and while a rotation is fine, it's important to put players in a position to succeed. Even though he was benched for what seemed like an eternity, Ridley still led the team with 14 carries for 79 yards. Legarrette Blount had one of his better games of the season but I think Josh McDaniels should transition him to the bruising third down back. He's built to push the pile whereas Ridley is meant to squeeze through the seams. A plus for the Patriots is they are one of the better rushing teams in the league and as long as they get the right players into the right situations, there shouldn't be any issues going forward.
What will be and continues to be an issue is the passing game. Brady's hand was noticeably swollen but at his post game presser he said his hand was "perfect" and he joked that he didn't know the reporters knew what the back of his hand was supposed to look like. Whether or not that is true, remains to be seen. Brady was clearly off in the first half throwing an interception on his first pass of the game. He managed to go 13 of 22 with a touchdown but he only threw for 116 yards, a season low. Brady just hasn't been himself this season and it's evident in his numbers. He's in the same category as Peyton Manning and Drew Brees but while they surge, he's slumping. You can blame it on the receivers all you want, but Brady has worked with "nobodies" before and made it work. What's troubling is the Patriots are still ignoring the middle of the field unless the pass is going to Rob Gronkowski. Sideline passes are great but it's time for the Patriots to get back to those short gains and lengthy drives. In four out of their eight games this season their opponents have won the time of possession battle. With bigger and better opponents coming up, it's going to be key for the Patriots to find a way to keep their hands on the ball.
The Patriots have gotten off to a solid start if you look at their record alone. Diving in further you'll see there is room for improvement in all phases of the game. They're lucky to have started off the season with so many divisional games as they're easily top of the class in the AFC East. But with the physical Steelers coming to town next week and the Denver Broncos just a few weeks away, the Patriots need to get some consistency in their game. It's time for this team to start making changes that stick and putting in a full 60 minute effort.]]>
Aqib Talib stayed home for this trip and his presence was sorely missed. Jeremy Kerley beat up on the secondary with 8 catches on 10 targets for 97 yards and a touchdown. The Jets were picking up third and longs all afternoon as the secondary struggled and the linebackers adjusted to a Jerod Mayo-less team. The Jets were 11 for 21 on third down conversions while the Patriots were just 1 for 12. The Jets also rushed the ball 52 times for 177 yards, most of which was right up the middle. With rookie defensive tackle Joe Vellano stepping in for the big Vince, you can expect more teams to challenge him and run straight at the Patriots defense. The injuries on defense are obviously big losses and overcoming them is going to take more than believing in the "next man up" philosophy Bill Belichick has subscribed to.
Rob Gronkowski was back on Sunday but it wasn't enough as the Patriots fell to the Jets in overtime.
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Offensively, the Patriots have gotten into a bad habit. There are two halves to every game and for the Pats, a different team comes to play in the third quarter. In four out of their seven games this season, the Patriots have not scored any points in the third quarter. In each of the other three games, the offense only managed a field goal in the third. Not a habit you want to get into. We saw the New Orleans Saints score a quick 10 points to start the second half last week and this week the Jets put up 17 third quarter points. With Tom Brady as your quarterback, Gronk back in the fold, Julian Edelman stepping up with big plays and the rookie receivers finally getting on track, there is no excuse for a goose egg. It's time Josh McDaniels rethinks his play calling.
The Patriots start so strong, it's a wonder what happens in that locker room during halftime. Do defenses figure something out they didn't see on tape before or do the Patriots just get comfortable? The Patriots are averaging 14 points in the first half so far this season. Compare that to the 7 points they are averaging in the second half this season. What gives? Yes adjustments are made at halftime but there is no way the Patriots aren't adjusting just as their opponents are. The difference is the Patriots are not adjusting effectively. Instead of coming out swinging, they're practically limping out for the second half leaving any fire or momentum in the locker room.
This trend the Patriots have found themselves in is concerning. The effort against the Jets was disappointing to say the least. The defense gave up two huge third downs including a third and 21. The offensive line struggled as Brady was sacked four times for a loss of 23 yards and the team as a whole played sloppy with seven penalties for 100 yards. You can blame it on a blown call by the referee but at the end of the day, the Patriots didn't play to win. The defense has some big shoes to fill and once again, the offense has their work cut out for them. Hopefully next week against Miami the Patriots can play a complete game and give the full 60-minute effort Belichick is looking for.]]>
Rookies Aaron Dobson and Kenbrell Thompkins got a big confidence boost after a last minute win against the Saints on Sunday.
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Dan Connolly, Aqib Talib and Danny Amendola all left the game with injuries. Tom Brady was sacked five times and Aaron Dobson dropped a sure touchdown pass. These are all things we have become accustomed to, as this season has gone on. Rookies being rookies and injuries to guys who are impact players. The difference this time around was the fire in Brady's eyes when he was given the ball with just over a minute remaining in the game. He came out throwing passes like we haven't seen lately. His accuracy was on point as he started off the drive with a 23 yard pass to Julian Edelman. That put in motion a drive where, wouldn't you know it, Austin Collie came up huge. With Amendola out after a nasty hit to the head, Collie fell right into place converting a fourth and four to keep the Patriots' hope alive. The next pass of the game was the touchdown to Thompkins that lifted the Patriots over the Saints 30-27.
While this win was certainly exciting, the troubles of the offense are still a concern. During the first half this team looked unstoppable. Michael Hoomanawanui had a great game catching the ball all four times he was targeted. Unfortunately, the use of the tight end dropped off in the second. The offense that looked like that of years past in the first, looked completely different in the second. To start this game the Patriots were getting into stride and utilizing the no huddle. The speed of the offense seemed to be too much for the Saints defense to handle. Then, in the second half, it seemed as though the tables had turned. The Saints put up a quick ten points and the Patriots offense was sitting quiet.
Part of the problem was the play calling which has been a concern all year. Josh McDaniels hasn't been putting a lot of variation into the Patriots' drives. If a drive starts with a run, chances are it will continue as such. What is missing is the short, dink and dive passes down the middle of the field. These are the drives that eat up clock and end with a touchdown. The Patriots have turned into a sideline offense and that will start to hurt them against better defenses. The good news is Dobson and Thompkins are coming along and that is evident by Brady's ability to utilize the no huddle. The bad news is, they still have butter fingers from time to time. They can make those outstanding catches but drop a four yard pass. Patience is going to be the name of the game when it comes to these receivers. On the positive side Collie showed he can step in and be a valuable and reliable member of this offense. We'll just have to see how much impact he'll have as Amendola continues to deal with his injuries.
The Saints were a good test for the Patriots. Drew Brees is an outstanding quarterback and once again Talib and the defense showed they can effectively neutralize a team's number one weapon. As the defense continues to hold this team together, it was nice to finally see some fire from the offense. The final seconds of this game were a big confidence boost for this team and hopefully that will carry over for the next few weeks.]]>
It's been five weeks, five grueling games and what we have now is one frustrated quarterback and a fan base that has heard quite enough of the phrase "day to day".
Having Rob Gronkowski back in the fold will certainly help, but it isn't the one thing that will get the Patriots offense back on track.
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Since the beginning of the season Bill Belichick hasn't had much to say about the status of Rob Gronkowski. The fact that he didn't start the season on injured reserved seemed promising but now it's week 6 and fans are ready for Gronk to get in the game. He's become a sort of saving grace for a lackluster offense.
What isn't exactly fair is the weight that has been placed on his return. Yes it will make a differences and yes it's better to have him on the field than on the bench, but don't expect his return to completely change this team. Gronk isn't the little known tight end anymore. Defenses are ready for him and have a plan in place to limit his impact. Tom Brady hasn't been throwing the type of passes we've seen in the past and his age is starting to show, even if we don't want to admit it. This opens up opportunities for a defender to deflect a pass or capitalize on a mis-thrown ball and create a turnover. The window gets bigger in double coverage which we can expect a lot of when Gronk finally does return.
One benefit of this is with two men on him, someone else is left open. The concern is, will that receiver be able to come up with the play when called upon? That is something Josh McDaniels will need to prep his offense for. Hopefully the Patriots' rookie receivers can adjust and we can start seeing some drives that put points on the board and take minutes off the clock. The Patriots offense thus far has lacked any sort of rhythm when trying to get downfield.
The return of a playmaker like Gronk will effect the dynamic of this offense much more than just having him as a reliable receiver. His blocking will open up room for the run and the threat of him in the passing game will help the other receivers. Brady hasn't made much use of the tight ends so far this season and we know that will change once Gronk enters the game. Just don't expect him to be the guy who takes this team to the promise land. One player can't do it alone and it's up to the coaches, Brady and the team as a whole to adjust and make it work.]]>
Brandon Spikes led the defense but it wasn't enough as the offense came up short.
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Brandon Spikes had his best game of the season and led the linebacking core with 12 tackles, two of which were for a loss. Jerod Mayo was also impressive with 11 tackles and a half a sack. And in his second game of the year, defensive tackle Chris Jones stood his ground, getting credit for one and a half sacks and four tackles, one of which was for a loss. As Patriots fans we are not used to such a defensive battle but with the way this offense is struggling, we may just have to get used to it.
The Patriots were 1 for 12 on third down opportunities and only amassed 248 total yards. Brady's streak of 52 games with a touchdown pass came to a screeching halt as he only completed 18 of 38 passes for 197 yards, no touchdowns and an interception. He felt the pressure all afternoon as he was sacked four times for a loss of 31 yards. The offense averaged 4.4 yards per pass and only 4.6 yards per rush. Overall an unimpressive performance to say the least.
Cincinnati's offense wasn't much better but they aren't working with a quarterback the caliber of Brady. Andy Dalton for his part completed 20 of 27 passes, was sacked four times for a loss of 33 yards, and threw one interception with no touchdowns. Aqib Talib kept AJ Green in check, holding him to only five receptions for 61 yards. And the Wilfork-less defensive line showed they would bend but not break. They managed to keep the Bengals out of the end zone until the fourth quarter and only gave up 162 yards on the ground.
As for the Patriots offense, the play calling was questionable. Cincinnati from the start showed they had a very solid defense and penetrating it proved to be a challenge. With Stevan Ridley sidelined and Brandon Bolden and Legarrette Blount left to shoulder the load, the run game obviously wasn't going to be as strong. Blount finished the game with 12 carries for 51 yards and Bolden had five carries for 24 yards. What was missed was the speed of Ridley and Shane Vereen. Bolden just doesn't have the lateral speed necessary to escape linebackers and Blount is more of a physical, pounding back than a finesse runner.
Overall the Patriots seemed to force the run when it clearly wasn't working and they went for the big yard plays rather than the small gains in the passing game. With Danny Amendola back in action the Patriots should have called on him for those Welker like receptions. What they did instead was rely on him for longer gains and while he came up big with some athletic catches, unfortunately for the Patriots, it just wasn't enough. Having him back was helpful but it didn't have the impact it could have. It seemed as though Josh McDaniels didn't have a grasp on what the Bengals were doing and he was out-coached by defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer.
There will be a lot of tape to breakdown from this game and as the theme of the season continues, it will be the offense who needs to make the most adjustments. From the top down, nothing was working and with Drew Brees and the Saints coming to town next week, a performance like this cannot happen again. As it always is, this team is all about moving forward and with Rob Gronkowski hopefully coming back, the offense stands a chance to figure it out and finally come together.]]>
Buccaneers' quarterback Josh Freeman ranks last in the league in completion percentage, having completed just 45.3% of his passes. But Tom Brady isn't too far behind, ranking 31st in the league and completing just 52.7% of his passes so far this season. Both quarterbacks have been sacked four times and both have a quarterback rating under 75. Brady wins the battle of yards with 473 yards thrown, putting him 22nd in the league while Freeman ranks 30th with 335 total yards. Who would have thought statistically a future hall of famer could be linked so closely to a fifth year starter in Tampa Bay?
Luckily for the Patriots, the comparison can stop right there. Tom Brady proved he was the better quarterback and things on the offensive side of the ball took a positive turn Sunday afternoon. There was balance and sustained drives, something we haven't seen yet this season. The Pats ran the ball 33 times averaging 4.7 yards per carry and put the ball in the air 36 times for a total of 202 yards. With the defense holding the Buccaneers to just 3 points, it was nice to see the offense do their part as well.
Tom Brady and his receivers are finally getting on the same page.
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For the first time it wasn't the Tom Brady, Julian Edelman show as rookie receivers Aaron Dobson and Kenbrell Thompkins got their legs under them and, more importantly, their hands on the ball. Dobson led all receivers with 7 catches for 52 yards and Thompkins scored both of the Patriots touchdowns and finished with 3 catches for 41 yards. Running back Brandon Bolden was welcomed back into the Patriots fold after missing the first two games with an injury and he finished the day with 5 receptions for 49 yards, averaging 9.8 yards per carry.
Brady made use of six receivers against the Bucs and was sharing the wealth. It isn't always easy going back to a guy who dropped a pass or ran a wrong route, but Brady is making it work. He likely knows his options are limited but time is proving to be this team's most valuable asset as these young receivers continue to grow.
On the ground the Pats were equally as successful. LeGarrette Blount made his presence known, leading the rushing core with 14 carries for 65 yards. Stevan Ridley and Bolden were the other players pushing the pile and finished the day with 35 and 51 yards respectively. It speaks volumes to the strength of the offensive line when the run game is as successful as it was on Sunday. There were sizable holes that made wide running lanes. Once again, the ability of offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia never ceases to amaze. He can turn nothing into something and it is because of his coaching that the Patriots run game stands a chance.
As the offense turned the corner it was nice to see the defense hold their steady tune. There were some moments of a secondary collapse but they came up big when they needed to. Aquib Talib had a big interception nearing the end of the first half and Brandon Spikes was all over the field with seven tackles, five of which were on his own. Four members of the defensive line contributed to the three sacks on Freeman and six players hit him at least once. It was a well rounded effort that shut the door on any hope of keeping Brady and Freeman close in the stats.
The day started with two quarterbacks at the bottom of the pile, working to hit their stride. In the end Brady proved why he's one of the greatest to ever play the game and how quickly he can redirect a team. Only 10 days of practice separated the team's Thursday night victory over the Jets and Sunday's more dominant performance over Tampa Bay. After some lackluster performances Brady is finally hitting his targets and building trust with his new teammates. They may not be out of the hole quite yet but they're getting there and with Rob Gronkowski set to return next week, the only way this team can go is up.]]>
Chandler Jones and the defense have stepped up their game as the offense continues to struggle.
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The bright spot in the Patriots not so pretty win over the Jets on Thursday night was the defense. The Jets had four turnovers in the game and rookie quarterback Geno Smith was sacked four times for a loss of 25 yards. Aqib Talib for his part forced a fumble and had two interceptions while Alfonzo Dennard also had an interception. Overall the secondary came to play. Kyle Arrington had another impressive performance and it seems all he needed was a new number to play at a higher level. If he can keep this up and Dennard can continue to improve, the hole that has become all too familiar in the Patriots secondary, might be closing up for good. That would be a huge improvement for this team who needs to keep opposing quarterbacks at bay. By shutting down the passing game they're doing a big service to the team as a whole.
In addition to the secondary showing some growth so far this season, the linebackers and defensive line have also stepped up their game. As the offense struggles the defense has clearly taken it upon themselves to be the "next man up" as Bill Belichick likes to say. We're more accustomed to seeing the offense bail out the defense but at least for the start of this season, it appears as though the tables have turned. Luckily, they're up to the challenge. Chandler Jones is performing at the level we all expected him to be at. Against the Jets he had two sacks and two tackles for a loss. It's too early to tell if we finally have the outside pass rusher that we have been craving, but his performance in the first two weeks of the season is promising.
But it's not only the defense that has been stepping up, rookie punter Ryan Allen has also been doing his part. While we never like to see a 3 and out from the Patriots or a punt in general, Allen so far has proven why he won the job. He has punted for a league high 750 yards with players averaging 3.5 return yards. He's also forced a league high 3 touchbacks. If he can continue at this pace that'll only help the defense.
While we wait for the offense to find their stride, the Pats need to continue to be as shutdown as possible in all other facets of the game. As with years past, this team will continue to improve as the season goes on. Brady is one of the greatest to ever play the game and there should be no doubt that he'll get these rookie receivers running in the right direction. It's just going to take some time. This season has already proven to be a lot different than we're used to but sometimes a change of pace is just what the doctor ordered.]]>
While Buffalo was busy giving the Patriots every opportunity to bury them, to the tune of 10 penalties for 75 yards, the Pats were not so quick to capitalize. One glaring weakness that cannot be ignored is that this offense, needs some work. The days of Wes Welker, Danny Woodhead and Randy Moss are gone and now we are presented with Shane Vereen, Julian Edelman and Danny Amendola. Unfortunately for the Patriots, these three players seem to be the only valuable and reliable ones.
Danny Amendola came up huge for Tom Brady against the Bills but with his health an issue, the Patriots need to develop more offensively. (FILE:USPresswire)
In his New England debut Amendola caught 10 passes for 104 yards while Edelman scored two touchdowns and had 7 catches for 79 yards. Vereen for his part led the rushing core with 14 carries for 101 yards and he was the third most targeted receiver behind Amendola and Kenbrell Thompkins who both had 14 targets. Thompkins, who was a standout during the preseason, failed to meet expectations against the Bills. His footwork was poor and he didn't seem to be on the same page as Brady. All things that can be fixed but this is a rookie growing pain the Patriots are not used to having. It was difficult to watch someone with such promise struggle so much.
It's only Week One and there is plenty more football to play, but seeing the offense we have come to rely on crumble against a depleted Buffalo Bills defense, was eye opening to say the least. Luckily the Pats have a two more games against lesser opponents before they meet the Atlanta Falcons in Week Four. Hopefully that is enough time for them to fix this newly found issue with the offense. It's all about chemistry and we know how hard Brady works to create and maintain it. With Rob Gronkowski working his way back to playing form that should only help this team get back on track.
As for the old habits that reared their ugly heads on Sunday, let's take a look at the Patriots secondary. Granted Kyle Arrington was considerably better than last season there were still some missed assignments that lead to Bills touchdowns. It seems to be a constant battle the Patriots face with their secondary. They can come up huge and create turnovers but they can leave guys wide open in the end zone. Some solid footage from this week will undoubtedly help the coaching staff correct these mistakes.
With the linebackers, the song about a lack of speed continues to be sung. These guys are great off the line and nobody anticipates a snap like Brandon Spikes, but catch these guys in a lateral motion and the opposition wins every time. The middle of the field is a weakness and allows opposing quarterbacks to look like Hall of Fame talents. It's time this problem gets corrected and I see that happening with Chandler Jones in his second year, creating more pressure up front and forcing mistakes. This will open up the linebackers to get one step ahead of the opponent.
Week One was unimpressive to say the least. What Bill Belichick gathered from the game was a lot of footage and during this short week, he's going to need it. There are some new problems and old habits to work on but facing the Jets on Thursday is in their favor. They have time to correct and reset the offense and realign the defense. While we can expect Thursday's game to look a lot different, make sure you're prepared for the growing pains that are going to come along with this season. It's the start of a new era in New England with a fresh crop of offensive talent.]]>
We've seen some great backups transition into franchise starters; Tom Brady being chief among them. Not many people gave the sixth round draft pick a chance to take over for Drew Bledsoe. But that's where he proved his football IQ and today Patriots fans don't want to imagine a day without him.
Ryan Mallett could one day find himself taking over for one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever play the game. (FILE:USPresswire)
Standing in Brady's shadow isn't an easy place to be. Matt Cassel stepped in in 2008 to lead the team to an 11-5 record after Brady was knocked out in week one with a season ending knee injury. He went on to quarterback the Kansas City Chiefs but since leaving the Patriots his road hasn't been easy and he's had little success.
Brian Hoyer was the man behind Brady for three years after being signed by the Pats as an undrafted free agent in 2009. Before the start of the 2012 season Hoyer was cut by the team and bounced from the Pittsburgh Steelers to the Arizona Cardinals that year. This season he finds himself in Cleveland behind Brandon Weeden and Jason Campbell. He may never have an opportunity to start an NFL game or learn from the likes of a future hall of famer again.
As for who now stands to inherit the reigns from Brady, the backup duties lie on Ryan Mallett. Drafted in the third round of 2011 he's spent the last two seasons with one of the best the game has ever seen. In practice their footwork is in line and it's clear Mallett looks to get as much as he can out of Brady. He may look like he's just "holding the clipboard" but he's using every practice and every game as an opportunity to grow and learn the intricacies of his position.
Being the backup makes a player an easy target for critics. In his short NFL career Mallett has had his talents questioned and his name has found a familiar spot in the trade rumor mill. With the addition of Tebow, some are forgetting Mallett is actually the number two guy. They jump straight from Brady to Tebow. But Mallet isn't the first backup to have his skills doubted and he certainly won't be the last.
Less we forget, it's very well documented that Brady never had anything handed to him. He had to work for everything he got at Michigan and he has fought every year with the Patriots to get better and to raise his game. He wasn't an instant success and has taken his time to develop his game. You can bet he's passing that attitude down to the guys behind him on the depth chart.
Every fan wants their backup quarterback to be a miracle waiting in the wings. But the reality is, it's going to take some patience and a few bad passes before he becomes a fan favorite. It's not the most physical job in the league but it certainly is one of the toughest. Hurry up and wait is the motto but when Belichick says, "you're in", it's the opportunity of a lifetime. Mallett will continue to grow so give him some time, but luckily we've got Brady for a least a little while longer.]]>


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This is an official Michael J Snow Hammer Alert.
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Contemporary Style at a Downtown Toronto Hotel
Bond Place Hotel • Toronto, Canada
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- A One-Night Stay for Two People in a Queen or Standard Twin Room, Sundays Through Thursdays ($139) or Fridays and Saturdays ($159)
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The Destination
When Toronto burst onto the international business scene in the 1970s, it didn't take long for the easygoing metropolis to surpass Montreal as Canada's largest city. And with a spate of recent improvements to the downtown area, Toronto now offers glittering boutiques, trendy restaurants, and cutting-edge theater productions to match its Manhattan-esque skyline. There's always something happening around the Times Square of Toronto—Yonge-Dundas Square—whether it's a fashion show at Eaton Centre or an opera at Elgin & Winter Garden, the world's last Edwardian-style theater.
The Digs
Towering over Yonge-Dundas Square in the heart of downtown Toronto, the recently refreshed Bond Place Hotel is a study in contemporary design. A translucent façade of steel and glass encloses guest rooms adorned with crisp white and cerulean accents to match the evening skyline. Enjoy sleek amenities like a spa bathroom, LCD television, and wireless Internet access. At the hotel's PomAnar Grill & Juicery, Mediterranean appetizers make a mouthwatering nibble before a night on the town.
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• Add up to 2 guests to the Deluxe Room for $15/night per person; or, bring the kiddos for free
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Toronto's impressive sights may be what pull you in, but its vibrant neighborhoods, artistic happenings, and friendly locals will make you want to return.-- Read Fodor's Travel Guide for Toronto
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Guess where I chilled a few nights ago!
If you guessed that I was pimpin' with Chingy, Ludacris and Snoop Dogg at the Holiday Inn…
You'd be wrong.
But the Towne Place Suites was almost as exciting.
I mean, check out da crib!
Ghetto beautiful green walls, accented by maple wood bed frames and tasteful multi-colored bed spreads.
But this was the real deal maker:
All of that for under $100. Not too shabby.
But WHY was I at a hotel?
I wish I could tell you that my mom and I hopped a plane to pull slot machines in Vegas, but not so.
After a late dinner (at none other than P.F.
Chang's, of course!–quick pause for pic!),
Salmon Steamed with Garlic and Ginger–one of my usuals!
note scribbled on a piece of binder paper and taped to our door, that our power
had been disconnected while we were gone!
Salmon Steamed with Garlic and Ginger–one of my usuals!…my mom and I returned home to a DARK house. We learned, through a
A power box on the side of our house fell in a
huge wind storm a few nights ago, and the power company finally made it out to our house last
night to check on it.
Well, it turns out that, since the power box is
our property, it was responsibility to call an electrician to replace it. The
problem was, that at 10pm, no electrician could come to our house.
We were POWERless.
Having spent 24 hours without power a few nights
ago, and not knowing when an electrician would be able to get to our house, my
mom threw up her arms and declared we were going to a hotel.
We fumbled around in the dark and threw random
things into our suitcases. Of course I forgot underwear…and toothpaste…and my
makeup remover. But I did manage to toss in some eggs, cheese, veggies and
bars, which became breakfast in the morning.
The stove never heated up, so I had to utilize the microwave.
Egg puff (2 eggs whisked together, nuked for 1.5 minutes), red onion, zucchini, mushrooms, blue cheese Laughing Cow, WCM Luna
Egg puff (2 eggs whisked together, nuked for 1.5 minutes), red onion, zucchini, mushrooms, blue cheese Laughing Cow, WCM Luna
I'm glad I brought a a few kitchen sink food items with me because the complimentary breakfast in the lobby ended at 9:00 am, which is when I rolled out of bed.
The reason I'm dedicating a post to this hotel chill time fiasco is not to show off my stellar eats, but because it really wasn't a fiasco. A few years ago, however, it would have been. I would have panicked about needing to go to a hotel on such short notice. I would have worried about not having access to all my "necessities" (i.e. safe comfort foods). A change in routine was once a recipe for disaster.
However, during the past few weeks, I've realized how much I've changed this year.
While I was in DC I was able to go out to eat and enjoy every aspect of my meal, without feeling a smidgen of guilt afterward. I was able to sleep on the floor, go days without internet, and, (this is the real kicker), skip the gym for more than three days. I know that for many people these events sound normal, but I was so tightly wound up for so long, that rigidity became MY normal. I wouldn't go anywhere unless I knew I could eat the foods I wanted and workout to my heart's content.
Now, I am at peace with being powerless.
And damn, it feels good!
Life is more exciting, more satisfying, more invigorating when you live buoyantly. In other words, when you accept that you can't control life's curve balls, the struggle is over. There is no struggle because you KNOW that there is a greater plan. There is NOTHING to worry about.
You know what else feels good? Progress. *Update*: I've managed to put on some healthy weight and am pretty excited about it! The hard work is beginning to pay off.
Anywho…Long story short, it took 20 hours for Idaho Power to turn our power back on.
My mom and I celebrated our home's re-electricification with a delicious take-out meal from Mazzah, a small Mediterranean restaurant five minutes from our house.
I ordered the chicken kabob platter: a skewer of veggies and a skewer of chicken, served with basmati rice, pita bread and a choice of two sides.
My sides were Dolmas (grape leaves stuffed with rice and veggies then cooked in lemon juice and olive oil) and hummus (garbanzo beans ground to a smooth texture and mixed with lemon juice, fresh garlic and tahini).
The best part may have been the creamy tzatziki sauce–mmm!
I plowed my way through this meal! So tasty and filling. In fact, I was a little uncomfortably full afterward.
Last night, I met my gal pal Meg for more fantastic food. We ate dinner at Pho Nouveau, a relatively new Vietnamese place in downtown Boise.
I typically order Pho (pronounced FUH) when I go to Vietnamese restaurants, but it was scorching out, so I went with something a bit more refreshing.
Banh Hoi: Banh hoi trays are served with lettuce wraps, steamed rice noodles, herbs, and Vietnamese dipping sauce, along with your choice of meats, shrimp, or combination, grilled to perfection for you to wrap with your hands.
What a feast! The plate above contained lettuce, cucumbers, mint leaves, basil leaves, carrots and cilantro. I enjoyed wrapping the shrimp, noodles, herbs, and veggies together!
Banh Hoi: Banh hoi trays are served with lettuce wraps, steamed rice noodles, herbs, and Vietnamese dipping sauce, along with your choice of meats, shrimp, or combination, grilled to perfection for you to wrap with your hands.
It was so nice to catch up with Meg! We're both beginning new chapters in our lives, which meant there was a lot to chat about. We've been friends since high school, however our friendship has grown tremendously since I moved back to Boise last January. I'm grateful that I've had the opportunity to get to know her better, and am most definitely going to miss meeting her for dinner each week.
Dessert was four of these:
Hershey's Macadamia Nut Kisses!
My mom recently took a trip to Maui and brought back a bag of these only-available-in-Hawaii-and-online chocolate delights. I LOVE macadamia nuts. I LOVE chocolate. I LOVE the ALOHA message inside. 😀
I'm not so sure I'm going to love these though…
Another gift from Mom. This can has been sitting on the kitchen counter for a week, daring me to pop it open.
I'm pretty much opposed to all things SPAM.
Should I woman-up and give them a try?


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A 1974 graduate of Hudson Valley Community College, Scarchilli is a lifelong Capital Region resident. Prior to attending Hudson Valley, he served in the Army as a survey specialist. After graduating from Hudson Valley, he earned a bachelor's degree from Siena College.
Scarchilli joined Pioneer Savings Bank (a $615 million mutual savings bank headquartered in Troy) as an assistant auditor in 1977, and, after rising through the bank's ranks, he was designated as CEO and elected to the Board of Trustees in 1997. He also serves on numerous community boards and is director of Community Bankers Association of New York State and director of America's Community Bankers.
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The stuntman best known as the scimitar-wielding heavy blasted by Harrison Ford in Raiders Of The Lost Ark has died. Terry Richards was 81. During a prolific four-decade career, he took falls is such screen gems as Star Wars, The Dirty Dozen, Brazil, The Princess Bride, Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade and nine James Bond film with four 007 actors, ranging from From Russia With Love and Goldfinger to The World Is Not Enough. In the 1997 Bond pic Tomorrow Never Dies, a 65-year-old Richards worked over star Pierce Brosnan in a recording studio. The London native also served as a double for such notables as Donald Sutherland, Tom Selleck and Christopher Lee. "He fought Indiana Jones, James Bond, Luke Skywalker and Rambo," his son Terry Richards Jr. told the BBC. "There's not many people who can say that."
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Loved his work. RIP.
RIP. That swordsman scene in Raiders is one of the most famous movie scenes EVER. Glad he's finally getting his recognition.
R.I.P. What a great stunt man.
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