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Museum of the American Revolution Opens in Philadelphia
Several thousand artifacts, many of which have never been shown before, include General George Washington's actual tent.
Jurassic World Exhibit Comes to Philadelphia's Franklin Institute
What could go wrong?
19 Free Things to Do in Philadelphia
How to visit America's first UNESCO World Heritage City without breaking the bank.
Philadelphia's Under-the-Radar Historic Sites
On your next visit to the City of Brotherly Love, check out some of these lesser-known parks, museums, and haunted forts you may not have heard about yet.
Neighborhood Guide: Fishtown, Philadelphia
Fishtown, Philadelphia, is in the throes of full-blown renaissance.
15 Things to Do in Lancaster County (Besides Pennsylvania Dutch Country)
Today's Lancaster County is, in a sense, an undiscovered place. Here's the lowdown on why you should check it out.
5 Fun & Spooky Halloween Adventures
Halloween attractions and events around the country are upping the adrenaline ante with freaky outings that will really make you earn your candy this year. Here are our five favorites for unforgettable thrills and chills.
Fall 2013 Guide to Philadelphia
Philly comes back to life after the summer, rolling out a red carpet of happenings all autumn long. You can't pick a wrong weekend to check out its new eats, sleeps, and fests.
What to Pack: Philadelphia
With a burgeoning food and drink scene, gorgeous green spaces, and festivals galore, Philly should be top of your list for a quick getaway this year. Just don't leave without these style picks.
5 Awesome, But Forgotten, US Landmarks
You might think that most historically significant events are well-marked at landmarks we're all familiar with. But, as author Andrew Carroll discovered, some major events in our country's history happened at places that have long been forgotten.
How to Celebrate Gettysburg's 150th Anniversary
Next month marks the sesquicentennial (say that 3 times fast) anniversary of the Civil War battle at Gettysburg. To celebrate, here's a guide to the key sights on the field and in town.
Best Golf Tournaments to Travel for in 2013
From the LPGA in sunny Oahu to the PGA championship in rustic Rochester, New York, here's our cheat sheet for the year's best tournaments - and what to do when you're not on the course.
Hotel Monaco Opens in Historic Philly
Set to open tomorrow, the new Hotel Monaco will be the only hotel in Philly with unobstructed views of Independence Hall. What's more, its bringing a touch of cool to the city's Historic district.
5 Great Mother's Day Getaways in the U.S. and Caribbean
There are some 85 million moms in the U.S.—and they all deserve some extra-special parental pampering this Mother's Day, May 13. From spa-ing to shopping, or cruising to cooking, these five Mother's Day getaways in the U.S. and Caribbean have got you covered.
Barnes Foundation Offers Free Admission in Honor of Philadelphia Campus Opening
The Barnes Foundation, home to Albert Barnes' extensive collection of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and early Modern art, is set to debut its new Philadelphia campus. To commemorate the opening, visitors can enjoy free admission for ten days, from opening day May 19th to the 28th, and a Memorial Day weekend-long schedule of celebratory festivities.
Philly Wants High Line Like NYC
Residents in Philadelphia are raising money in hopes that the success of New York's High Line fuels plans to build a similar structure in their city.
Civil War Sesquicentennial Travel: A Timeline of Significant Sites
From the first shots fired on Fort Sumter to the surrender at Appomattox Court House, the Civil War Sesquicentennial will commemorate this tumultuous period in U.S. history. Many of the famous battlefields and historic sites are preserved for today's visitors.
48-Hour Foodie Trip: Pittsburgh
For most people, Pittsburgh conjures up images of steel workers or the NFL's Steelers. But, the "City of Bridges" is also a great place for a summer weekend getaway. There's no better way to experience where Pittsburgh has been and where it's going than with a food-focused tour through its diverse neighborhoods.


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Duffy Advances to NCAA Championships
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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Stephanie Duffy advanced to the NCAA Championships in the pole vault as the University of South Florida opened competition at the NCAA East Preliminary Round meet on Thursday. Duffy, who entered the weekend ranked 12th in the region and tied for 29th nationally, cleared 13-1.50 on her third attempt to tie for fourth overall on misses, putting her in the group of 12 that move on. She entered the competition by getting over 12-7.50 on her first attempt.
David Aristil, who entered the meet ranked second in the region and seventh nationally, took the first step to competing at the NCAA Championships in two weeks as he advanced to the second round of the 400-meter hurdles with a time of 51.30. Running in the third of six heats, Aristil bettered Georgetown's Toby Ulm, who ran a 51.37, to win the heat and automatically advance. Aristil's time was the third-best mark of the day. He'll look to punch his ticket to the national meet tomorrow evening.
In other action, Antillio Bastian placed 34th in the 100 meters with a time of 10.68, but will have another chance to advance with the 200 meters tomorrow. Neaman Wise was unable to qualify with a mark of 23-8 in the long jump to finish 25th, while Lauren Noe placed 22nd in the hammer throw with a mark of 181-7.
In addition to Aristil in the 400 hurdles and Bastian in the 200 meters, Casey Wagner (javelin), Marqueshia Stallworth (triple jump), Monique Williams (triple jump), Shane Lewis (triple jump) and Nicole Rozario (Steeplechase) will compete on Friday. To follow the action, click here.
Pole Vault
t4. Stephanie Duffy, 4.00m (13-1.50)
-- Denise von Eynatten, NH
-- Dana Webb, NH
Hammer Throw
22. Lauren Noe, 55.36m (181-7)
100 Meters
34. Antillio Bastian, 10.68
400-Meter Hurdles
3. David Aristil, 51.30
Long Jump
25. Neaman Wise, 7.21 (23-8)


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Pop-Culture | Posted by Julie Z on 02/19/2012
Support Women Artists Sunday: Whitney Houston
Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012) was an American recording artist, actress, producer, and model. In 2009, the Guinness World Records cited her as the most-awarded female act of all-time. Houston was also one of the world's best-selling music artists, having sold over 170 million albums, singles and videos worldwide. She released seven studio albums and three movie soundtrack albums, all of which have diamond, multi-platinum, platinum or gold certification. Houston's crossover appeal on the popular music charts, as well as her prominence on MTV, starting with her video for "How Will I Know",influenced several African-American female artists to follow in her footsteps.
Houston is the only artist to chart seven consecutive No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 hits. She is the second artist behind Elton John and the only female artist to have two number-one Billboard 200 Album awards (formerly "Top Pop Album") on the Billboard magazine year-end charts. Houston's 1985 debut album Whitney Houston became the best-selling debut album by a female act at the time of its release. The album was named Rolling Stone's best album of 1986, and was ranked at number 254 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. Her second studio album Whitney (1987) became the first album by a female artist to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 albums chart.
Houston's first acting role was as the star of the feature film The Bodyguard (1992). The film's original soundtrack won the 1994 Grammy Award for Album of the Year. Its lead single "I Will Always Love You", became the best-selling single by a female artist in music history. With the album, Houston became the first act (solo or group, male or female) to sell more than a million copies of an album within a single week period. The album makes her the top female act in the top 10 list of the best-selling albums of all time, at number four. Houston continued to star in movies and contribute to their soundtracks, including the films Waiting to Exhale (1995) and The Preacher's Wife (1996). The Preacher's Wife soundtrack became the best-selling gospel album in history. Three years after the release of her fourth studio album My Love Is Your Love (1998), she renewed her recording contract with Arista Records. She released her fifth studio album Just Whitney in 2002, and the Christmas-themed One Wish: The Holiday Album in 2003. In 2009, Houston released her seventh studio album I Look to You.
On February 11, 2012, Houston was found dead in her guest room at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills, California, of causes not immediately known. News of her death, the day before the 2012 Grammy Awards, dominated American and international media.
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Never mind Tahiti, which way's Catalina?
Good question to ask when four boats started the Transpacific Yacht Club's 13th Tahiti Race Sunday in a dense offshore fog off the Point Fermin bluffs. To further disorient observers, the onshore breeze was only 3-6 knots and the Los Angeles Yacht Club's race committee boat, Warrior, was pointing downwind toward land into a favorable current, not toward Santa Catalina Island 22 miles out.
But the competitors had it figured out, especially Bob Lane's Medicine Man. With Keith Ives driving, the bright blue Andrews 63 ducked Magnitude 80's transom seconds before the horn and hit the line steaming on a strong port tack, closely followed by Chris Welsh's Spencer 65, Ragtime.
Doug Baker's Andrews 80, Mag 80, and Jim Morgan's Santa Cruz 50, Fortaleza, started and stayed on starboard tack and disappeared into the fog, presumably to tack to port before too long to clear the west end of Catalina, the first mark of the 3,571-nautical mile course.
Chairman and principal race officer Dave Cort said later, "We didn't have anybody over early, and I was really surprised to see all the spectator boats out there, especially given the conditions. You not only couldn't see Catalina; you couldn't even see Point Fermin [a half-mile in]."
The cool fog temperature was refreshing for those who had spent the past week in Southern California wilting in a heat wave of 100 degrees (F.)-plus that ushered in the first weekend of summer. But it will be a short summer for the 37 sailors in the race. In a week or so they'll sail out of the season from the Northern Hemisphere into the early autumn of the Southern Hemisphere.
Maybe then their rare adventure of a race will completely sink in. Only a few have crossed the equator under sail, as they will in this resurrection of the historic run to the South Pacific. They'll finish offshore from the Pointe Venus lighthouse near Papeete in a span of about 11 to 18 days.
"I'm looking forward to getting to Tahiti," said Genny Tulloch, 23, the only woman on Ragtime and one of only two women in the race, along with Jill Morgan, wife of the Fortaleza skipper.
Tulloch's previous Pacific experience was as the only woman on Morning Light, the Transpac 52 sailed by 11 young people in last year's Transpac as a Roy E. Disney film documentary project due for release in October.
"The boats couldn't be more different," Tulloch said, "especially sailing on Ragtime, which is a legend. What a great way to go to Tahiti!"
OCEANUS atomic solar wristwatches were presented to the skippers at a sendoff buffet at the Los Angeles Yacht Club in San Pedro Friday night. OCEANUS is the official timekeeper of the race.
The elapsed time record for the race, first run in 1925, is 14 days 21 hours 15 minutes 26 seconds set by the late Fred Kirschner's Santa Cruz 70, Kathmandu, in the most recent race in 1994. Magnitude 80 is projected to break it by two or three days and, in good conditions, all four boats could eclipse it.
But there could be a snag in the plan. The trickiest part when crossing the equator is traversing the Intertropical Convergence Zone—the "Doldrums"—where the northeast and southeast trade winds meet and tend to rise, which is good for ballooning but lousy for sailing.
Wikipedia notes: "To find oneself becalmed in this region in a hot and muggy climate could mean death in an era when wind was the only effective way to propel ships across the ocean."
That's an unlikely occurrence in the 21st century, but here's the bad news from Magnitude 80 navigator, Ernie Richau, as of two days before the start: "Just in the past week the Doldrums have expanded from 80 [nautical] miles to 320 miles."
Well, nobody said it was supposed to be easy.
On the bright side, the skippers talked about their upcoming adventure with far more anticipation than trepidation. Medicine Man's Bob Lane talked about his crew at Friday night's sendoff dinner at Los Angeles Yacht Club.
"I'm fortunate to have sailed with some of these guys for 20 years," Lane said. "We really enjoy getting out and sailing together."
Ragtime's Chris Welsh: "The boat has done more Transpacs [a record 14] than the whole crew put together. I guess we have the oldest boat and the youngest crew [average age 34]."
Fortaleza's Jim Morgan: "We probably have the oldest crew"—all members of the Los Angeles Yacht Club.
Finally, veteran navigator John Jourdane, who has done 49 Pacific crossings including several equatorials but won't be doing this one, told the group: "Tahiti is the most enjoyable. Take care of your boat, take care of your crew—and take care of the ocean. Don't throw anything overboard."
Overall, the race will be scored on a special TPYC Tahiti time-on-time (not time-on-distance) rating issued by US Sailing, based on the mainly offwind Tahiti Wind Matrix and a Pacific Swell adjustment.
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On Monday, August 24th, students at Independence Elementary were greeted by the Library Dragon. Karla Douglas, library media specialist, at IES began her first classes this week as the Library Dragon, a teacher/dragon guarding the books in the library, written by Carmen Agra Deedy. Ms. Douglas introduced the library procedures and routines in a fun and creative way. The students were all smiles as they entered the library. Ms. Douglas said, "I'm so excited to begin this new adventure. It was so much fun to dress-up for work today!"
Ashleigh Cline received her High School Diploma from Independence High Principal Chasity Collier, Board President Brett Duncan and Superintendent Mark Kolwe, becoming the first graduate in the Graduation Alliance Program in TPSS. Congratulations to Ashleigh. Click here to read more of the story.
Shelly Gaydos, robotics instructor at Hammond High Magnet School was recognized in Memphis, Tennessee this weekend as the Outstanding Teacher for the three state area of Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee. Presenting her the award is Fred Banks, a past Governor for the La.-Miss.-W. Tenn. District of the Kiwansis Club (which is the Hammond District) as well as District Chairman for Service and member of the Denham Springs-West Livingston Club. Shelly is a veteran educator and has been instrumental in planning and implementing the school's Torbotics program. We are proud of her and appreciate all that she has done for the students at HHMS. A special "thank you" to the Hammond Kiwanis Club for recognizing her contributions to education and nominating Shelly for the award.
Midway Elementary School teachers' first day back in the trenches focused on Building Relationships. Administration along with teachers boarded a big yellow school bus and visited the neighborhoods where their students live. This field trip provided first hand insight into the lives of the MES student population.
Hammond Westside Montessori teachers Colette Taillon and Jenna Ott greeted their students and parents at the Meet 'n Greet on Monday afternoon.... their super power is TEACHING, what's yours?


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CANADA STOCKS-TSX set to open lower as strong dollar hits gold, crude
March 10 (Reuters) - Futures pointed to a lower opening for Canada's main stock index on Tuesday as most commodities, including gold and crude oil, continued to struggle with the strength of the U.S. dollar.
March futures on the S&P TSX index were down 0.67 percent at 7:15 a.m. ET.
No major Canadian economic events are scheduled for the day.
Canada's main stock index hit its lowest level in five weeks on Monday, as energy shares fell with weaker Brent oil prices and smartphone maker BlackBerry Ltd dropped after a downgrade by Goldman Sachs.
Dow Jones Industrial Average e-mini futures were down 0.63 percent at 7:15 a.m. ET, S&P 500 e-mini futures were down 0.66 percent and Nasdaq 100 e-mini futures were down 0.65 percent. (Morning News Call newsletter link.reuters.com/nex49s; The Day Ahead newsletter link.reuters.com/mex49s)
COMMODITIES AT 7:15 a.m. ET
Gold futures : $1,159.2; -0.62 pct
US crude : $49.69; -0.62 pct
Brent crude : $57.74; -1.35 pct Continued...


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It was a decent fight but I'm surprised FOTN went to Krauss / Hyun Gyu Lim.
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It was a decent fight but I'm surprised FOTN went to Krauss / Hyun Gyu Lim.
i agree........
That or the Camus vs Kang fight was also really enjoyable.
I thought both guys were really sloppy in the krsus fight, no technique just swinging and lacked skill imo, certainly not fotn! Best bit of the fight was kraus getting tagged, missing with a jab by about 10 feet then landing on his face! Fair play to him for trying to get back in the fight, he was already fucked. The dude he fought was fckin enormous for a ww!
Poirer/Koch for sure.
yeah, definitly though so too. But any time lower card guys get it over the main eventers I can't complain to much.
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For males, monogamy can have evolutionary benefits
By Sharon Begley
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Whenever a public figure cheats on his wife, pundits can be counted on to trot out the tired old claim that males are simply wired by evolution to be promiscuous.
Two studies released on Monday beg to differ. By sticking to one female, they conclude, males of many species, especially primates, can increase their chances of siring many offspring who survive long enough to reproduce - the key factor in determining whether a particular behavior survives the brutal process of natural selection.
In fact, the evolutionary advantages to males of being monogamous are so clear that the two studies reached competing conclusions about which benefit is greater for males. According to research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, protecting the lives of his offspring was the paramount benefit of monogamy.
Separate findings published in the journal Science said that keeping his mate faithful provided the greatest evolutionary edge.
Both studies addressed a conundrum: because male mammals can sire so many more offspring per breeding season than females, it would seem that mating with only one female would be less adaptive for a male than spreading his seed widely.
The PNAS paper, which analyzed 230 species of primates, concludes that protecting the kids is the greatest benefit of male monogamy. By sticking close to his mate a male reduces the risk of infanticide. Although the study examined only nonhuman primates, that reasoning has resonance in people, too, where children who grow up without a father in the household are more likely to die in childhood, according to government statistics.
"This is the first time that the theories for the evolution of monogamy have been systematically tested, conclusively showing that infanticide is the driver of monogamy," said anthropologist Christopher Opie of University College London, lead author of the PNAS paper, which analyzed 230 species of primate. "This brings to a close the long-running debate about the origin of monogamy in primates."
Not so fast, according to authors of the Science paper. Zoologists Dieter Lukas and Tim Clutton-Brock of the University of Cambridge examined the social structure of 2,545 species of mammals, of which 9 percent are socially monogamous. That was defined as a system in which a male mates with only one female and they "usually stay together until one dies," Lukas told reporters on Monday. Continued...


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The Grant County Sheriff's Office and Williamstown Police Department will host the 15th annual golf scramble at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 21 at Eagle Creek Country Club. Entry fee is $240 per team. Mulligan is $5 and format is a four-man team.
All proceeds will go to the Grant County Sheriffs' Office and Williamstown Police Departments Shop with a Cop fund. This fund allows the agencies to take under-privileged children Christmas shopping that otherwise may not be able to do so.
A 43-year-old Union man faces 15 years in prison after pleading guilty of assaulting several people in a Crittenden home, including several with special needs.
Eric Unthank agreed to a plea deal Aug. 5 in Grant Circuit Court in connection with a Dec. 17, 2014, incident that left victims bloody and beaten.
In exchange for pleading guilty to first-degree burglary and first- and second-degree assault, Unthank will receive 15 years in prison and a $1,000 fine. He must complete 85 percent of the sentence before becoming eligible for parole.
Whether by canoe, kayak or now stand-up paddleboards, people will once again be able to Paddle Williamstown on Aug. 29.
The fifth annual event, sponsored by the City of Williamstown, will take place from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Williamstown Lake.
Powerboat and jet ski traffic on Williamstown Lake will be restricted during the event as paddlers explore the nearly 350 acres of water.
Registration deadline for Paddle Williamstown is Monday, Aug. 17.
No rental or race registrations can be made after this date.
On a clear, late summer morning, Dawn Dillion set up at the Williamstown/Dry Ridge location of the Grant County Farmers' Market.
She artfully arranged clean, fresh tomatoes, peppers, corn and green beans in a colorful, eye-catching array across the counter top of her booth.
Della Jones would be grinning from ear to ear to know that her memory is kept alive at a memorial garden tended by children at the Williamstown United Methodist Church "In The Beginning" Preschool.
The garden began three years ago as a way to honor Miss Della, who died on July 14, 2009 at the age of 106. She was born in Grant County and attended Williamstown Elementary school for black children before moving in with an aunt in Cincinnati to attend high school.
Melissa Newman's job is anything but easy.
In fact, her presence usually follows a tragedy.
The Corinth resident has been a handler of certified cadaver and search drugs since 1999.
"It's an incredible passion," Newman said. "I never use the word hobby because, to me, hobbies are things you do that are recreational. To use that word for something that's about bringing home loved ones and finding lost people, that's not a hobby. It's got to be your passion."
As students head back to class this week, a local legislator hopes to extend the summer in the future.
Sen. Damon Thayer, R-Georgetown, and Sen. Chris Girdler, R-Somerset, have announced plans to file Senate Bill 129 for the 2016 legislative session.
SB 129 is a measure that would prevent schools from starting earlier than the first Monday closest to Aug. 26, granting local control to school boards should they choose to start classes before Labor Day.
For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. A lost man looks at preaching as if it is foolish. "Why would anyone subject themselves to a man standing behind a pulpit screaming at them as if he is angry?" One person asked me. When you believe the bible then you understand that it pleases God to save the lost by the foolishness of preaching.
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Irish dump pet ponies, racehorses bought in boom
By Padraic Halpin
DUBLIN (Reuters Life!) - The latest arrivals at a south Dublin animal shelter -- four horses rescued earlier this week -- are little more than skin and bone.
They are the lucky ones.
As the Irish economy heads into a second straight year of severe recession people are cutting back on the luxuries they acquired during the go-go years of the "Celtic Tiger" economy.
Top of the list are pet ponies and horses.
Stables at the Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA) are at bursting point.
"If you take into account the number of race horses, syndicate horses and horses bought at Smithfield or markets like that, there are around 20,000 that nobody wants," says Jimmy Cahill, general manager at the DSPCA.
"We get offered horses every day from people who don't want to look after them anymore and turn away six or seven a week. We reached our capacity on January 3rd but we still do what we can for the sick and injured."
The society has taken in 54 injured horses so far this year, already more than the total they found new homes for in 2008 and far outstripping the increase in other animals being treated. Continued...


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Week 16 Fantasy Football Player Rankings - Tight Ends
Posted by Dawgmaticå on 12/19/12
Tight End Player Rankings – Week 16
QB Rankings RB Rankings WR Rankings
Tight Ends (Updated: Friday, Dec. 21 - 5:42PM CT)
1. Tony Gonzalez (at Det, Saturday night) – Tony Gonzalez did it again for his fantasy owners last Sunday grabbing his eighth touchdown of the season while putting up yet another week of top-tier fantasy points. There's no doubt Gonzo is an ageless wonder who could likely play at a high level for five more years, but it's very possible this will be the second to last time we get to watch the greatest tight end in NFL history play in a regular season game. I'm sure Matt Ryan knows this as well, so don't think for one second he won't be trying to get him the ball as much as the game plan allows over the next two weeks. Combine a healthy amount of targets and a Lions defense that allows the seventh most fantasy points per game to tight ends, and you're looking at a surefire TE1 this championship weekend.
2. Aaron Hernandez (at Jax) – There's a slight possibility the Patriots will get Rob Gronkowski back this weekend, but if they don't (and I highly doubt they will), then Aaron Hernandez will see another full load of targets from Tom Brady on Sunday. Hernandez has seen double-digit targets in each of the last three games despite each of those teams being amongst the best at defending his position. Basically, with the amount New England uses the tight end, it really doesn't matter who they face. That being said, Jacksonville happens to have allowed the second most fantasy points to tight ends over the last five weeks, so chalk up another humdinger for Aaron in this one.
3. Jimmy Graham (at Dal) – I'm having a tough time understanding what the problem is with Jimmy Graham this season. He hasn't been bad by any means, but he hasn't been nearly as dominant as he was last season either. It's not a lack of targets, seeing how he's one of three in the league with more than 100 so far this year (plus he missed a game), and I doubt his wrist injury is really that disruptive. It could be predictability within the offense, as it seems he keeps running the same patterns over and over again. Anyway, his opponent this Sunday (the Dallas Cowboys) has allowed the fourth most fantasy points to tight ends during the last five weeks, so it would shock me to see Graham land outside the top five this weekend.
4. Jason Witten (vs. NO) – As I thought he might, Jason Witten finally caught his second touchdown of the season last week in an overtime win against the Steelers. The 43 yards he went for were the fewest he's put up since way back in Week 3, but the touchdown definitely made up for it. His 97 catches still lead all tight ends on the season and if he can grab just six more over the next two weeks, he'll break Tony Gonzalez's record of 102 set back in 2004. With the New Orleans Saints allowing the fourth most receptions to tight ends this season, I'm betting Witten does it this weekend en route to another top-tier fantasy performance.
5. Heath Miller (vs. Cin) – When Ben Roethlisberger stated early in the year that he wanted to get Heath Miller into the Pro Bowl game this season, he wasn't kidding. Not only is Miller tied for the second most touchdown catches for tight ends in 2012, but he also has the fourth most yards, fifth most receptions and most importantly—the fourth most fantasy points. He's been the second best tight end over the last three weeks (behind Aaron Hernandez) and with the way Big Ben is targeting him, I doubt his string of top-notch games ends here. Earlier this season, Heath put up 53 yards and a touchdown on six catches against these Bengals, numbers he could easily hit again this Sunday.
6. Greg Olsen (vs. Oak) – There was a general consensus throughout the world of fantasy that Greg Olsen would put up better numbers this season than he did in his first for Carolina, but I personally didn't expect him to be fifth in the league in fantasy points after 15 weeks. His talent was undeniable as a first-round pick back in 2007, and now it seems his skills are finally coming to the forefront within this Carolina Panthers offense. He's certainly been an up and down starter this fantasy season, putting up just as many duds as week-winners, but it looks like he has a good chance of being a worthwhile play here in Week 16. Olsen has been on a bit of a roll here lately putting up three double-digit fantasy performances and grabbing four touchdowns in his last six games, so with the Oakland Raiders allowing the sixth most fantasy points to tight ends this season; you might want to think about getting Greg in your lineup.
7. Dennis Pitta (vs. NYG) – Like I said last week, nothing could have been better for those who own Dennis Pitta than Baltimore's firing of offensive coordinator, Cam Cameron. Under the Ravens' new regime last weekend, Pitta went off for a career-best 125 yards and two touchdowns on seven catches, though he was playing against the league's worst team at defending tight ends, the Denver Broncos. This week will be a little tougher for the former fourth-rounder out of BYU as he'll take on a Giants defense that's only allowed three touchdowns to tight ends this season (fourth fewest in the league). However, they've also allowed the fourth most receptions and seventh most yards, so Pitta should at least be a strong play in PPR leagues. Either way, Dennis should have himself a nice game in Week 16.
8. Owen Daniels (vs. Min) – Owen Daniels has been going through a bit of a mid-life crises of late. In the five games he's played in since turning 30 back on November 9th, he's turned in one "decent" performance when he had 20 yards and a touchdown for a total of eight fantasy points back in Week 12. In the other four games, Daniels has averaged just 4.1 fantasy points, which is only good enough to just barely crack the top-25 tight ends during that time period. The Minnesota Vikings have allowed a decent amount of fantasy points to the tight end position this season, including an average of a touchdown in every other game, so Owen could be a nice risk to take this weekend. However, the yet word in that last sentence is "risk", as he's hardly been consistent during the second half of the season.
9. Brent Celek (vs. Was) – You probably think I've gone off the deep end for listing Brent Celek as a top ten candidate this week, but I have my reasons. Current mental issues aside, if you don't have one of the top tight ends in the league to choose from at this point, then you're obviously taking a chance on whoever you end up starting this week anyway because NOBODY down in this range has been consistent enough to call a sure thing. Obviously Celek has been a major disappointment to those who drafted him, but he's still in the top-12 in targets, receptions and yards this season, so he hasn't been a complete dud. One of the things he has going for him this week is that in his last three games against the Redskins, Brent has averaged five catches for 57 yards while catching a touchdown in two of them, so he at least knows what to do against them. Another plus for Celek is that Washington has allowed tight ends to put up the most yards and receptions against them this season, along with the second most fantasy points as well. My final rationale is that Brent happens to be a much better fantasy player at home, so if you're an owner who has been down on Celek the entire season yet have no one else you can trust, this might be the week he pulls through for you.
10. Jermichael Finley (vs. Ten) – I had a real tough time figuring out which tight end deserved the final spot in my top ten this week, but I'm happy with my final decision to give it to Jermichael Finley and I'll tell you why. When you get to this point in the tight end rankings, there aren't a lot of guys that look to have a chance at busting out with some top tier numbers. Whether their quarterback sucks or they're playing a great defense or they have a bad history against their opponent, there are always more than enough reasons to be scared of starting a guy—especially during your championship game. Finley, though mostly a disaster this year, has actually been pretty decent lately putting up over 50 yards in four of his last five games. However, that's only a minor reason as to why I have him ranked in this spot. The biggest reason is this: When looking at all the tight ends I had to choose from here, only one of them was on a high-scoring team with a dominant quarterback going up against an opponent with a bottom-five defense that allows a ton of fantasy points to the tight end position. Once I was able to put all of this together, Jermichael Finley was an easy call.
Tight Ends 11-32
11. Kyle Rudolph (at Hou)
12. Dallas Clark (vs. StL)
13. Tony Scheffler (vs. Atl, Saturday night)
14. Antonio Gates (at NYJ)
15. Brandon Myers (at Car)
16. Jermaine Gresham (at Pit)
17. Ben Watson (at Den)
18. Martellus Bennett (at Bal)
19. Scott Chandler (at Mia)
20. Lance Kendricks (at TB)
21. Anthony Fasano (vs. Buf)
22. Marcedes Lewis (vs. NE)
23. Jeff Cumberland (vs. SD)
24. Vernon Davis (at Sea, Sunday night)
25. Dwayne Allen (at KC)
26. Jacob Tamme (vs. Cle)
27. Joel Dreessen (vs. Cle)
28. Coby Fleener (at KC)
29. Rob Housler (vs. Chi)
30. Logan Paulsen (at Phi)
31. Garrett Graham (vs. Min)
32. Craig Stevens (at GB)
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When this election is over, what will be the fallout from news consumers on Fox News? Which personalities and hosts will be looking for new jobs? Will Megyn Kelly jump ship for a network job or a show on CNN? One thing that likely won't change is that Bill O'Reilly will still have his show. His "I'm just a simple man" schtick still resonates with his viewer, most of whom seem to have the intelligence of eighth graders.
O'Reilly's talking point Wednesday night is a shining example of O'Reilly's ignorance:
O'Reilly's statements aren't the statements of a well-educated man. They're the statements of a man who hasn't studied reality. Let's compare O'Reilly's statements with Karl Rove's statements. (I'm not a fan of Rove but he's smarter about this stuff than O'Reilly.)
The most important information from Rove's WSJ article is when he writes "Mr. Trump's sweeping victory was impressive. But, as Henry Olsen of the Ethics and Public Policy Center pointed out at National Review, it was also expected." I'd quibble that it wasn't totally expected. Trump's victory exceeded expectations. Still, Trump is trailing the OTT (Other Than Trump) delegates.
That didn't matter to O'Reilly, who said "Simply put, Trump is so far ahead that Ted Cruz and John Kasich or any other Republican phantom simply does not have the constituency to take the nomination away from Trump. Any back room dealings will be quickly exposed and will doom the Republican Party."
That's something only an idiot who hasn't studied the convention would say. First, if Trump doesn't win on the first ballot, he'll face a major uprising from delegates in the Bible Belt states, the Rust Belt states and the Midwest. That's because Trump's gotten spineless lately. Trump wants to change the GOP platform on abortion. What's worse is that Trump "thinks transgendered people should be able to use whatever restroom they'd like to use."
Changing the GOP platform on abortion requires an uphill fight that Trump wouldn't win. With the delegates attending the convention, Trump's position on the bathroom issue resembles a suicide mission. While many northeastern delegates would continue faithfully supporting Trump, he'd be the person losing his constituency attending the convention.
O'Reilly's Talking Points is wrong because he didn't pay attention to the details. That's because he's an impatient, big-picture guy. Compare that with Rove's column:
According to the National Association of Secretaries of State, by the time Republicans gather in Cleveland on July 18, the deadline for Mr. Trump to be listed on the ballot as an independent will already have passed in 12 states with a combined 166 Electoral College votes.
There's those pesky little details inserting themselves into the conversation again. By the time the convention ends, it would be clear that a Trump third party run was his attempt to hand the presidency to Hillary Clinton.
Some of Fox News' anchors haven't indulged in drinking the Trump Kool-Aid. Unfortunately for them, not enough of them have refrained from drinking that toxic drink.
Last night, during Special Report's first segment of the All Star Panel, Bret Baier spoke to the complexities of the delegate selection process. While some states' rules are complex, most are exceptionally straightforward.
Moe Lane's post explain the true complexities of West Virginia's delegate election system. With few exceptions, though, the delegate election process is pretty straightforward. To people who've participated in the process, in fact, it's pretty routine. Honestly, it doesn't require years of study to figure it out.
What's upsetting to me is the dishonesty Trump is using in portraying the system as being run by DC insiders and Wall Street fat cats. Recently, he's hinted that that's who runs the delegate selection process. It's time to tell that filthy liar to either tell the truth or to shut up. He's even had the audacity to ask people how that's worked out for them.
The truth is that Donald Trump has been part of the problem for a very long time. During the first GOP presidential debate, Trump bragged that he'd bought politicians with campaign contributions so that they'd do whatever he told them to do:
In 2006, Donald Trump contributed to the DCCC and the DSCC. In 2010, thanks in part to Trump's campaign contributions, Democrats that Trump supported passed universal health care. Prior to his becoming a candidate for the GOP presidential nomination, Trump enthusiastically supported universal health care.
To the people who got kicked off the policies that they were satisfied with but weren't allowed to keep, how's that working out? The next time you hear Donald Trump, think of how much better your life would be if he hadn't contributed to Democrats.
Donald Trump isn't part of the solution. He's been part of the problem for 20+ years. For him to now put himself forward as the solution to Washington cronyism is beyond laughable. I can't wait until after the California primary. If Trump hasn't secured the nomination, expect the super PACs to hit Trump hard on this subject.
Further, Sen. Cruz's campaign will hit Trump hard for his shifting views on abortion and transgender 'rights'.
Finally, expect a bloodbath this November if Trump is the nominee. The #NeverTrump movement might not be as potent as the TEA Party was in 2009-10 but it's still awfully potent. Voting for a northeast liberal who contributed to Democrats isn't something that principled conservatives will do.
Donald Trump isn't an idiot but he's definitely ignorant. Yesterday, Trump criticized RNC Chairman Reince Priebus and the RNC for Colorado's caucus system.
What's apparent is that Donald Trump doesn't pay attention to details. It's apparent because he said "It's a disgrace for the party. And Reince Priebus should be ashamed of himself. He should be ashamed of himself because he knows what's going on." That statement is exceptionally telling.
First, it's telling because it's clear that he doesn't understand the concept of federalism. Having attended Minnesota's precinct caucuses, their county conventions and other conventions, I've yet to hear of a time when the RNC dictated how we ran our conventions. It's blindingly apparent that Trump doesn't understand that each state has its own rules.
Perhaps more importantly, it's clear that Trump wouldn't know a strict constructionist judge if he met one. It's apparent that Trump thinks that the federal government should make most of the decisions. Limited government conservatives cringe when they hear a politician who thinks that Washington needs more authority. Trump also said this:
It should go to a vote in Colorado like other places. … The best way to do it would be just a vote, should be a vote of the people. That's the way it should be done. The delegate situation is a very unjust way of doing things.
Spoken like a man who prefers mob rule. Truer words were never spoken than these:
Asked if he would call for Priebus to step down should he become the nominee, Trump responded, "I haven't given that any thought."
The notion that Mr. Trump gives anything a thought is laughable. He's the quintessential non-thinker. He's the poster child of what happens when people don't think things through.
I wrote this article to highlight how untalented Donald Trump's spokespeople are. The article also highlighted how dishonest Trump's allies are. As deceptive as Barry Bennett, Katrina Pierson, David Wohl and Ed Brookover are, though, they're amateurs compared with Roger Stone.
If you've been hiding under a rock, Stone is Trump's thug. He's Trump's chief intimidator. (I initially wrote about Stone's thuggishness in this article.)
Apparently, Stone realizes that he's in big trouble if something happens to the delegates for the Republican National Convention. Appearing on Stefan Molyneux's program, Stone issued a threat, saying " I have warned the public, I have warned Trump supporters, of what I believe is 'The Big Steal'. One of two things will happen here, Stefan. Either Trump will have 1,237 votes, in which case the Party will try to throw out some of those delegates in a naked attempt to steal this from Donald Trump or he will be just short of 1,237, in which case many of his own delegates, or I should say people in his delegates' seats, will abandon him on the second ballot. So the fix is in."
That's definitely intended to tell Trump's supporters that the Republican National Committee, aka the RNC, working in concert with the "GOP Establishment," will attempt to "steal" Trump's nomination away from him. Then Stone added this:
Join us in the Forest City. We're going to have protests, demonstrations. We will disclose the hotels and the room numbers of those delegates who are directly involved in the steal. If you're from Pennsylvania, we'll tell you who the culprits are. We urge you to visit their hotel and find them.
It's pretty apparent that Stone wrote this article to insist that his statements weren't advocating violence. In fact, he's blaming CNN for deceptively editing out something exculpatory. I'd love hearing the podcast for Mr. Molyneux's show that day. I want to know whether that would exonerate Stone or whether it would show that he's trying to weasel out of threatening delegates. I'm betting it's the latter.
Less than a month ago, Mr. Trump was talking trash, saying that he'd pay the legal fees for his supporters who laid a beating on protesters at his events. It was clear that Trump was a full-fledged thug, albeit a rich thug. Stone was his consigliere for the better part of twenty years. I won't buy it that Trump kept that parasite around for his charming personality. Trump kept him on Trump's payroll to have him do his dirty work.
Trump's schtick is getting old. Trump's thuggishness is preventing him from closing the deal with the American people. That's why Trump won't be the GOP presidential nominee.
Technorati: Donald Trump, Roger Stone, Consigliere, Republican National Convention, Delegates, The Big Steal, GOP Establishment, Barry Bennett, Katrina Pierson, Dave Wohl, Stefan Molyneux, GOP Presidential Nominee, GOP Establishment, GOP Establishment, Election 2016
For about 2 weeks, Donald Trump has complained that Sen. Cruz is stealing the election. For almost 2 weeks, Trump's complaints have been without merit. Trump's latest complaint is about how Cruz's campaign is outmaneuvering Trump's campaign for second ballot delegates. Trump insists that this is outright theft. It isn't.
Years ago, delegates weren't bound to that state's winner. Then the RNC passed a rule saying delegates were bound for the first ballot. At no point did the RNC say that delegates were committed to a specific candidate multiple ballots. That's foolish on its face unless the RNC wanted a presidential nominee who won a plurality of delegates.
What Trump's complaint is about is his campaign team's ineptitude. Trump's run a cult of personality campaign. In Iowa, for instance, Trump promised to have 1,681 precinct chairs in place before Thanksgiving. A month later, when they held their first training meeting, fewer than 100 people attended. Not surprisingly, Trump finished second despite the DMR poll showing him leading by a healthy margin. Simply put, Trump tried running his campaign on the cheap. As a result, he lost momentum and delegates.
In the email obtained by CNN, Sam Stone from the Cairn Consulting firm contacted Republican precinct committee members in Arizona's 10th legislative district and invited them to join Cruz.
"National delegates are required to pay their own way to Cleveland, but for those non-Trump supporters who are interested in doing so, the Cruz campaign is organizing a delegate slate at our state party convention to elect people who would be willing to support Sen. Cruz on a second ballot," he wrote. "Being part of the slate will dramatically increase your chances of attending the national convention."
Stone explained the effort: "As you know, the state convention will select our delegates to the national convention. At the convention, these delegates are bound to vote for Donald Trump on the first ballot. However, it looks increasingly unlikely that Trump will earn the 1,237 delegates needed to win on the first ballot, and after the first ballot most delegates, including those from Arizona, will be free to vote for the candidate of their choice."
That's an accurate statement. Further, to change that rule now would introduce chaos into the process intended to create order. I've stated it before but I'll repeat it again. There are 2 options for people. One option is to follow the rules that were laid out in advance of the convention. The other option is to introduce anarchy into the process. It's one thing to make a minor tweak to convention rules. That's happened before. It's another if the rules are dramatically changed.
Trump essentially wants the rules rewritten to help him win. On one level, that's understandable. This is the ultimate competition. I'd be worried if candidates didn't compete to win. That being said, the rules are there to maintain a level playing field so everyone can compete without worrying about a strongman stealing the election.
Trump talks about stealing the nomination. That's a bit of verbal subterfuge. The nomination isn't anyone's until they reach 1,237 delegates. The nominee isn't the candidate with the biggest plurality. The nominee is the candidate who wins a majority of delegates.
Technorati: Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, Republican National Committee, Republican National Convention, Delegates, Iowa Caucuses, Campaign Organization, Election 2016
Steve Kornacki did his best to (somewhat) subtly accuse Republican presidential candidates as hating Hispanics in this interview:
The big takeaway from this interview is Kellyanne Conway's statement that "Republicans aren't afraid of running against Bill and Hillary." Simply put, there's more fear amongst Beltway Republicans and GOP consultants than there is with heartland governors.
At this point, Hillary will have a difficult time running as an agent of change or as the candidate of youthful vigor. Hillary has been a fixture in DC for a quarter century. She might've been young when she arrived but she isn't anymore. Fair or unfair, the reality is that she can't play the agent-of-change-card at this point. She's reached her sell-by date.
Of course, that's irrelevant to MSNBC. They're fixating on Rep. Steve King and Hispanic voters. It's predictable but it's a fool's errand. When the Republican National Convention is held in July, 2016, there's a distinct possibility that the ticket will be Scott Walker as the nominee and either Marco Rubio or Susana Martinez is his running mate. It's virtually guaranteed that Martinez, Rubio, Brian Sandoval, Mia Love and Tim Scott will deliver primetime speeches at the convention.
People won't think "Ohmigod. Republicans are the party of Steve King. I can't vote for Scott Walker." Democrats will do everything to paint Republicans as the party that hates Hispanics. That'll be a difficult task when each night, Republicans will feature a Susana Martinez or a Marco Rubio or a Brian Sandoval, who will likely be in the middle of a fight to unseat Harry Reid at that point.
The excitement in that building will be the buzz. The applause will be frequent, the emotions will be high.
If you want to know what the Republican National Convention will look like, just watch the speeches delivered by Ted Cruz, Rick Perry and Scott Walker. The enthusiasm during those speeches was noticeable and raucous.
Meanwhile, at the Democrats' convention, the atmosphere won't be electric. People will be able to contain their energy. The contrast between the two conventions will be stark. That contrast won't put the Democrats in a positive light.
In the movie Rocky 3, Apollo Creed told Rocky that "When we fought, I trained hard but I didn't have that look in my eyes. You had it and you won."
I didn't say that because I love the movie. I mention it because it's a lesson between complacency and enthusiasm. There's no question that, in 2016, the Democrats will work hard. There's little question that Democrats will be a little complacent, too. If Republicans nominate one of their rising star governors, there's no question that the 2016 Republican National Convention will be a great launching pad to a GOP victory.
This past Thursday, President Obama once again characterized the IRS scandal as a "phony scandal", saying that it's the type of thing that Washington manufactures rather than dealing with what he thinks they should deal with. He's right that there's a phony in Washington, DC. Unfortunately for Americans, it's the president.
During his visit to Minnesota, he visited Rebekah Erler. According to this article, Ms. Erler had written President Obama:
With 2 1/2 years remaining in his term, President Barack Obama has been blocked by Congress and is running out of steps he can take on his own to achieve his goals. So the White House is trying to maximize Obama's exposure to "real Americans," hoping that more intimate and less scripted interactions will remind struggling citizens why they voted for him in the first place.
A poignant letter from one of those Americans prompted Obama to fly to Minnesota to spend time Thursday with Rebekah Erler, an accountant and mother of two whose tale of financial struggle made its way to Obama's desk, one of the 10 letters from Americans that Obama reads each night.
As he joined Erler, 36, for burgers under dim neon lights advertising beer at Matt's Bar, her quest to do right by her family despite economic headwinds animated the president's rallying cry for Washington to pay attention to the plight of the American middle class. It's a popular theme for Democrats in a midterm election year.
The President's problem is that Ms. Erler isn't someone whose letter simply caught President Obama's attention. As Paul Harvey used to say, here's the rest of the story:
Erler, whose LinkedIn profile shows she was once a field organizer for Democratic Senator Patty Murray, wrote to Obama earlier this year to express her frustrations about the economy."
Chalk it up as just another visit with a "real American" who happens to be a Democratic activist and field staffer for Patty Murray. Nothing says visiting with real people like having a choreographed lunch with a Washington insider.
Janet Beihoffer, the MNGOP National Committeewoman to the RNC, wasn't impressed:
"President Obama is so out of touch with reality that he thinks a former Democrat campaign staffer speaks for every Minnesotan," said MNGOP National Committeewoman Janet Beihoffer. "By using a former political staffer to further his argument, Pres. Obama turned a policy debate into partisan political theater. In Minnesota, we value an honest debate about the facts, not slick, choreographed stunts like this. If this is how the party of Obama, Franken, Nolan and Peterson operate there is no reason for Minnesotans to send them back to Washington."
Calling this "partisan political theater" and a "choreographed stunt" is calling it like it is.
President Obama's staff should be fired for this stupidity. If nothing else, they should've found a real Minnesotan who isn't this tied into Washington, DC. This stunt is all downside and no upside. Now President Obama looks twice as fake as he did before.
The first rule of holes is to stop digging if you're in one. Apparently, President Obama didn't learn that. Perhaps, he needs to talk with real people instead of staging choreographed photo-ops.
Technorati: President Obama, Presidential Photo-op, Rebekah Erler, Community Organizer, Patty Murray, Phony Scandals, Democrats, Janet Beihoffer, RNC
After the Obama administration's announcement that they were postponing the employer mandate another time, RNC Chairman Reince Priebus issued this statement:
The Obama Administration is failing to deal with ObamaCare because it is simply bad law. After refusing to accept bipartisan changes to the law, the administration is unilaterally making it up as they go along. Whether you are an American worker, employer, a union member or healthcare provider, you've had enough. What's the remedy? Elections matter. Democrats may try hiding from President Obama on the campaign trail, but when it comes to his signature accomplishment, ObamaCare, each Democrat Senator up for reelection this year helped make it a reality.
That statement is forgettable. It represents a lost opportunity to pound a big nail in Obamacare's coffin. Here's the statement I would've written if I was in charge of the RNC's messaging:
Rather than admitting that his signature issue is a failure, President Obama announced he was delaying the employer mandate. Again. The American people know that the Affordable Care Act isn't affordable. People are paying more and getting less. Families' premiums and deductibles are higher. Their networks are smaller. All too often, they're being told that they can't continue seeing the doctors that they've trustded for years.
Obamacare is the wrong perscription for a difficult situation. Dr. Tom Coburn, working with his Senate colleagues, has put together a plan that does what Obamacare was supposed to do. It addresses the problem of insuring people with pre-existing conditions. It lets families buy insurance across state lines. It lowers health care costs. Unlike Obamacare, it does all this without raising taxes.
Obamacare is killing jobs. The Patient CARE Act will create jobs and unleash the awesome job-creating power of American entrepreneurs. Families need good-paying full-time jobs. Families can't wait through another delay to a failed bill.
This morning, Mark Halperin said what others hadn't said:
At some point, we'll reach a tipping point. I suspect we're fast approaching that point. Charles Krauthammer is more skeptical of the bill than I am:
Mssrs. Halperin and Krauthammer are right that Obamacare, aka the Affordable Care Act, is killing jobs and the decision to delay another part of the employer mandate screams of survival politics at its worst.
Technorati: Reince Priebus, Republican National Committee, Patient CARE Act, Repeal And Replace, Dr. Tom Coburn, Orrin Hatch, Richard Burr, GOP, President Obama, Employer Mandate, Democrats, Election 2014
If there's one thing Mike Huckabee needs to learn ASAP, it's the First Rule of Holes, which is, if you're in one, stop digging. In his interview with Megyn Kelly, Huckabee tried playing the role of victim:
Yes, he talked about his strong wife of 40 years being able to do things he can't do, then talking about how he sees her as his equal. That's slipping the real issue, though. Gov. Huckabee isn't getting pelted with criticism because he sees his wife as his equal. He's getting pelted with criticism because he made some stupid comments during a speech to the RNC this week. He's also getting criticized because CNN's Dana Bash mischaracterized his statements.
While watching the speech, I thought Gov. Huckabee tried to do too much. There's no question whether he wanted to throw some red meat to the partisans in the room. Likewise, there's no question that he wanted to be funny at the same time. Had I written his speech, I would've worded things totally differently. Here's what I would've written:
In their attempt to win women votes, the Democratic Party has treated them like reproductive rights are all that women care about. It's insulting to women to think of them as single-subject voters. Any thoughtful, honest person knows that women care about a wide range of issues, from health care to education to jobs to their families to whether the government is doing all they can to protect us from terrorist attacks.
I'm proud that the Republican is the party of life. Republicans of all stripes agree that late term abortions are despicable, except when the life of the mother is involved. Republicans of all stripes suppported the ban on partial birth abortions. All Republicans were repulsed when they found out about the evil being conducted in Kermit Gosnell's abortion factory.
Republicans should pledge to the nation that we'll do everything possible to end late term abortions. Republicans should do that because women who've seen the ultrasound know that they're watching their unborn, but feeling, baby. The vast majority of people agree with that opinion.
If the Democrats want to be the party that panders to women by thinking of them as single subject voters, Republicans should prepare to win women voters by showing them that we care about reducing health care costs, creating good-paying full-time jobs and making education the vehicle for upward mobility. We should be the party that tells women that we want to limit government intrusion into their families' lives so their families can live prosperous, productive lives.
If Gov. Huckabee wants to play the victim, that's his right and, to an extent, he was the victim of some terrible reporting. That being said, whining about being the victim doesn't persuade a single voter or help people reach a solution to the problems they're facing.
Gov. Huckabee, put down the shovel. Stop playing the victim care. It isn't flattering. Admit you tried to do too much with that speech, them move on.
FNC's James Rosen has looked through newly declassified documents that say senior Pentagon officials briefed President Obama that Benghazi was a terrorist attack:
Minutes after the American consulate in Benghazi came under assault on Sept. 11, 2012, the nation's top civilian and uniformed defense officials, headed for a previously scheduled Oval Office session with President Obama, were informed that the event was a "terrorist attack," declassified documents show. The new evidence raises the question of why the top military men, one of whom was a member of the president's Cabinet, allowed him and other senior Obama administration officials to press a false narrative of the Benghazi for two weeks afterward.
That's frightening. Gen. Carter Ham, then the leader of AFRICOM, told then Defense Secretary Panetta that Benghazi had been attacked and that it was a terrorist attack:
Ham's account of that fateful day was included in some 450 pages of testimony given by senior Pentagon officials in classified, closed-door hearings conducted last year by the Armed Services subcommittee. The testimony, given under "Top Secret" clearance and only declassified this month, presents a rare glimpse into how information during a crisis travels at the top echelons of America's national security apparatus, all the way up to the president.
Also among those whose secret testimony was declassified was Dempsey, the first person Ham briefed about Benghazi. Ham told lawmakers he considered it a fortuitous "happenstance" that he was able to rope Dempsey and Panetta into one meeting, so that, as Ham put it, "they had the basic information as they headed across for the meeting at the White House." Ham also told lawmakers he met with Panetta and Dempsey when they returned from their 30-minute session with President Obama on Sept. 11.
Despite Gen. Ham's briefing, President Obama insisted that we didn't know what happened in Benghazi, telling Joy Behar of the View that they were still conducting an investigation into what happened that terrible night in Benghazi.
What's worse is that Secretary Panetta and Gen. Dempsey didn't speak out immediately. They were briefed by Gen. Ham that the consulate had been attacked by terrorists. Gen. Ham didn't talk about a demonstration that got hijacked by terrorists. He talked about a co-ordinated terrorist attack.
Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, a first-term lawmaker with experience as an Iraq war veteran and Army reserve officer, pressed Ham further on the point, prodding the 29-year Army veteran to admit that "the nature of the conversation" he had with Panetta and Dempsey was that "this was a terrorist attack."
The transcript reads as follows:
WENSTRUP: "As a military person, I am concerned that someone in the military would be advising that this was a demonstration. I would hope that our military leadership would be advising that this was a terrorist attack."
HAM: "Again, sir, I think, you know, there was some preliminary discussion about, you know, maybe there was a demonstration. But I think at the command, I personally and I think the command very quickly got to the point that this was not a demonstration, this was a terrorist attack."
WENSTRUP: "And you would have advised as such if asked. Would that be correct?"
HAM: "Well, and with General Dempsey and Secretary Panetta, that is the nature of the conversation we had, yes, sir."
Minutes before they met with President Obama, Gen. Dempsey and Secretary Panetta were told that terrorists had attacked the Benghazi consulate and that Ambassador Stevens was unaccounted for. It's inconceivable that Panetta and Dempsey didn't brief President Obama that a terrorist attack was underway.
For the first time since the attacks, a timeline of events and briefings is emerging. That's especially important because the timeline involves briefings by the top people in the White House and at the Pentagon. These aren't low-level staffers sharing gossip. These are the top echelons of President Obama's national security cabinet. This especially stings the President:
Panetta told the Senate Armed Services Committee in February of last year that it was him who informed the president that "there was an apparent attack going on in Benghazi." "Secretary Panetta, do you believe that unequivocally at that time we knew that this was a terrorist attack?" asked Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Okla. "There was no question in my mind that this was a terrorist attack," Panetta replied.
Based on this testimony, there's no question that President Obama, Secretary Clinton and Ambassor Rice lied about the importance of the anti-Muslim video. They knew within minutes that this was a precision terrorist attack. Then they told America that a video made the terrorists resort to violence.
President Obama's credibility took a major hit for lying to the American people about keeping the health insurance plan they liked. His credibility will take another major hit for lying about the terrorist attack that got 4 American patriots murdered in Benghazi. Frankly, there isn't a justification for trusting President Obama after all the whoppers he's told.
Technorati: Carter Ham, Martin Dempsey, Leon Panetta, President Obama, Benghazi, Libya, Terrorist Attack, Hillary Clinton, Susan Rice


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One thing I try to refrain from doing are the basic, simple, perfectly lit, soft focus style portraiture, although once in a while I find a model who suits it quite well.
If you have an idea that's unique, and will really pop, please contact me so that we can set up a shoot,
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Cera Bunch
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Jori Sawatzki
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Madison St. Louis
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Shaylene Mancin
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Where is the best placement when using the gummy bears - under or over the muscle? I am 3 months pre-op for having this surgery done and at my 1st appointment the Dr. suggested that I go above the muscle.
When I had a friend just have hers done with the same Dr. and they were put under the muscle. I just hear that you get a more natural look, when going under the muscle. Thoughts?
I am a small B and would like to go to a big C, little D. I'm just not sure to go under or above the muscle. I'm still reading all I can, before my pre-op appointment.


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Hello! My name is Dan Nguyen. I'm a fitness trainer who specializes in the mental aspect of fitness training. Like many others, I can teach you how to exercise your body in order to lose weight, but my training goes a little deeper than the surface. My programs incorporate mental focus, self-control, and discipline into a daily regime of diet and exercise. This technique will teach you to look at your body and mind as a tandem, working together for long lasting results.
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So I am leaning heavly towards K2 Parkstar 154W as it fits what I'm looking for and the jib rocker but I was also looking at the Forum Grudge 154W which also fits what I'm looking for...And I am confused as to which would POP better because I love riding around and looking for gaps, kickers, etc and just bouncing off/ over them but would also hold up on the bigger hills :dunno:... I'm about 145 and 5'11ish.
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with anything reverse camber will automatically have less pop than a cambered board seeing as the board is bending away from the ground. the parkstar is my pick. the board will turn great. and press great. and go the pow good. as for hitting kickers youll be fine becuase you dont really "ollie" off them. the real draw back straight out "ollie" power.
The grudge would definitely have better pop, just due to regular camber. It all comes down to what you want to ride. I ride park a lot and mainly hit the jump lines, I can't stand rocker when hitting jumps. But I have friends that hit the biggest jumps at our mountain on their rocker boards and they like how the board feels. It's all preference, do you have any previous experience riding rocker boards? If not I would give rocker boards a quick try before you buy one.
I have ridden regular boards, sadly no rocker boards, and I'd figure I try it out.....If theres any relativity to say a wakeboard with out fins...would it ride like that (that is if you've ever ridden 1...(aka has more pop a bit more forgiving)?
Rocker boards ride different. The minor aspects of riding one will come quickly if you already have snowboarding experience, and you will not notice the difference if you dont. I ride a RC board and love it. It is supposed to be a jib board, but I have taken it backcountry/ pow riding out in the east and west and it has done magically on powder due to the RC. On the other hand, you will get less energy return in carving, and can lose you edge (its not exactly losing your edge, but its the easiest way to describe it) if you put too much energy into a turn too quickly, as the board may not have the strength to return the energy.
I do have plenty of experience...Ya like you said I am worried of losing that edge especially on backcountry runs when my old man wants to hit up the blacks :rolleyes: but than again...
Has any1 tried the 154W cause thats one I'm considering or should I go longer? And would 2009 large burton triads fit these?
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Can Trying to Mold Nose with Fingers Cause Permanent Damage?
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Over the weekend, I reconnected with my friend John (and several other dear friends, as well as my favorite state of California). On Sunday, he posted his favorite quote and it so perfectly summarizes what I've been going through this last year, as well as how I feel about this beautiful, sometimes heartbreaking world we live in.
"Life will break you. Nobody can protect you from that, and living alone won't either, for solitude will also break you with its yearning. You have to love. You have to feel. It is the reason you are here on earth. You are here to risk your heart. You are here to be swallowed up. And when it happens that you are broken, or betrayed, or left, or hurt, or death brushes near, let yourself sit by an apple tree and listen to the apples falling all around you in heaps, wasting their sweetness. Tell yourself you tasted as many as you could."
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• Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M, threw for 446 yards and tied a career high with five TD passes to lead the No. 11 Aggies to a 51-41 win over Mississippi State in what could be the Heisman Trophy winner's last home game.
• Nelson Agholor, Southern California, had two of Southern California's NCAA-record tying three punt returns for touchdowns, from 75 and 93 yards, to help the Trojans beat California for the 10th straight time, 62-28.
• Nick Marshall, Auburn, ran for 214 yards and two TDs as the seventh-ranked Tigers rolled to a 55-23 victory over Tennessee.
• Keenan Reynolds, Navy, ran for 226 yards and four TDs and threw for another score to help the Midshipmen keep Hawaii winless with a 42-28 victory.
• James White, Wisconsin, ran for 147 yards and two TDs in the No. 21 Badgers' 27-17 victory over BYU.
• Shane Carden, East Carolina, set a school record by accounting for seven TDs — five passing — in a 58-24 win over Tulsa.
• Bo Wallace, Mississippi, threw for a career-high 407 yards and three TDs to help the Rebels beat Arkansas 34-24.
• John Russ, Mercer threw three TD passes and ran for two more scores in a 45-42 win over Jacksonville.
• Chuckie Looney, Marist, threw four TD passes and then ran another in a 55-28 victory over Campbell.
• Keshaudas Spence, Sacred Heart, had a school-record 178 yards rushing and scored the game's only touchdown in a 10-0 win over Duquesne.
• Cody Latimer, Indiana, set career highs with 11 catches and 189 yards receiving with three TDs as the Hoosiers beat Illinois 52-35.
• Nathan Scheelhaase, Illinois, threw for 450 yards and two TDs and ran for another score in the Illni's 52-35 loss to Indiana.
• Mason Mills, San Diego, threw for 378 yards and four TDs in a 56-3 rout of Morehead State.
• Michael Strauss, Richmond, threw for 360 yards and five TDs in a 39-31 victory over Stony Brook.
• Brandin Byrd, North Texas, ran for 202 yards and two TDs in a 41-7 rout over UTEP.
• Benjamin Anderson, Arkansas-Pine Bluff, threw three of his five TD passes in the fourth quarter in a 45-42 win over Grambling.
If this was Johnny Football's final home game, he gave the fans something to remember.
Johnny Manziel tied a career-high with five touchdown passes Saturday in what could be the Heisman Trophy winner's last home game.
The crowd chanted "One more year! One more year!" late in the game for Manziel, who is eligible for the draft after this season. Whether he comes back remains to be seen, but he went into the stands to celebrate with the student section when the game was over.
Among the crowd of 88,504, third largest ever at A&M, on hand to see Manziel play at Kyle Field for the possibly final time was former President George H.W. Bush and former Texas A&M and current St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Michael Wacha.
6: Interceptions by no. 3 Florida State in its 59-3 rout of Wake Forest, tying a school record.
40: Years since Minnesota had won four straight Big Ten games before this season.
54: Years since North Carolina State had opened an ACC season 0-6.
115: Career TD passes by Georgia's Aaron Murray, breaking the SEC record of 114 by Florida's Danny Wuerffel from 1993-96.
305: Career receptions by Eastern Illinois' Erik Lora, moving him past Jerry Rice and into third all-time on the FCS list.
717: Total yards by Butler in its 72-12 win over Valparaiso, setting a school record.
2,262: Career yards rushing by John Robertson, most ever by a Villanova quarterback.
Florida's injury-riddled season has reached a new low — and it likely will end without a bowl trip.
Tyler Murphy's four turnovers led to three touchdowns, helping Vanderbilt embarrass Florida 34-17 for the program's first win in Gainesville since 1945.
The Commodores snapped a 22-game losing streak in the lopsided series and moved a step closer to becoming bowl eligible for the third consecutive season under coach James Franklin.
Franklin also notched another signature win, giving Vanderbilt victories over Southeastern Conference powerhouses Georgia and Florida in the same season for the first time in school history.
Once ranked, Florida has its second four-game losing streak in coach Will Muschamp's three seasons, fueling more speculation about his future in Gainesville.


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On board MS BREMEN from Callao to Belem
Expedition around the Panama Canal - Exotic diversity from the Pacific to the Caribbean
Ancient civilisations and secrets of the jungle. Picture-book islands and the Caribbean way of life. Reminders of colonial times and the tracks of exotic animals. Travel between two oceans to see the two sides of South America – connected by the lifeline that is the Panama Canal. Fascinating discoveries to make your explorer's heart beat faster.
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Scheduled flight Frankfurt – Lima
| Sun, 20.03.2016
City tour
| Mon, 21.03.2016
Between civilisation and abundant nature
| Tue, 22.03.2016
Isla Lobos de Afuera
Cultural treasures compete with the riches of nature: the Zodiacs will bring you ashore on the tiny Isla Lobos de Afuera, the "island of sea lions" off the coast of Peru. With luck, you will be able to observe these massive creatures from the Zodiacs or on a hike with experts.
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Relaxation at sea
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Isla Gorgona/Colombia
Follow a trail rather than leave one behind: Colombia's eco-tourism objectives are in line with our standards on board the BREMEN. The rainforest island of Isla Gorgona is a premier destination, which once served as a base for pirates and then as the "Alcatraz of Colombia" before becoming a nature reserve.
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Uramba and Utria national parks
When it comes to the diversity of flora and fauna, however, the island is surpassed by the virtually untouched rainforests of the Uramba and Utria national parks. This is where you will find one of the richest examples of biodiversity in the world. Tropical birds, reptiles, amphibians, land mammals – which species will you observe? The answers can be found during two active, flexible expedition days on visits to the Uramba and Utria national parks, subject to official approval.
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Daytime passage through the Panama Canal
Panama Canal: the experience
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San Blas/Panama
The Panama Canal is a long-lasting experience until the BREMEN reaches the archipelago of San Blas on the Caribbean side.The small autonomous island reserve of the Kuna indigenous people is a picture-book world of palm trees and white sandy beaches. The perfect place to relax, swim or simply let your mind wander.
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Caribbean dream destinations
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Relaxation at sea
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Bonaire/Netherlands Antilles
Welcome to a vividly coloured, beautiful island. Bonaire is certainly one of the most beautiful ABC islands – Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao – in the Netherlands Antilles. Here you will encounter parrots, hummingbirds, iguanas and, with a little luck – if you visit salt-water Lake Gotomeer in the north – some pink flamingos. The island also has a diverse underwater population. The protected ring-shaped reef around the entire island allows you to dive or snorkel and admire unforgettable coral landscapes. The small capital Kralendijk also offers a colourful welcome with buildings painted in pink, orange and pastel shades. Stroll along the picturesque boulevard with its spectacular view of the ocean and marvel at the many beautiful fishing boats in the town's harbour. The tour Bon Bini – Welcome to the island of Bonaire* presents scenic and historical highlights. Explore the underwater world on a trip in a glass-bottom boat* and discover aquatic life and reefs.
| Fri, 01.04.2016
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Venezuela (Islas Los Roques , Isla Margarita)
Venezuela's equivalent on the seldom-visited Islas Los Roques is in no way inferior: a national park made up of island gems in turquoise waters. With the approval of the authorities, the Zodiacs will make a landing. Whether you prefer to enjoy the peace and quiet on the white sandy beach or do some snorkelling – there are plenty of idyllic photo opportunities. One of Venezuela's gems, and not just because of its former abundance of pearls, is Isla Margarita. Explore the contrasting landscape of mangrove forests, deserts and idyllic beaches by jeep and boat as part of a nature adventure on Isla Margarita*. Your imagination will be inspired still further on a flight to the Canaima National Park and the famous Angel Falls*. A bird's-eye view of the lush, green jungle and the glittering Orinoco – just as intoxicating as the high table mountains, the tropical rainforest and the highest free-falling waterfall in the world.
| Sun, 03.04.2016
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Relaxation at sea
| Tue, 05.04.2016
Ile Royale/Iles du Salut/French Guiana
The small, rocky Ile Royale, part of the overseas department of French Guiana, is also made for the movies. Papillon was filmed in this former penal colony.
| Wed, 06.04.2016
Relaxation at sea
| Thu, 07.04.2016
Belem/Brazil, arrival 11.00 hrs (subject to the tides)
In Belem, Brazil's gateway to the Amazon, nature is worthy of an Oscar. In the Amazon jungle*, you will travel deep into the tropical flora on winding waterways and get an insight into the lives of the people here. Or you can take a city tour of exotic Belem*. As you take in the Theatro da Paz, the old part of the city including the Forte do Castelo and the modern basilica – a copy of St Peter's – you will be reminded once again of the diversity of South America. Impressions that will always remain bright in your memory when you return home.
| Fri, 08.04.2016
Scheduled flight Belem – Frankfurt
| Sat, 09.04.2016
Arrival in Frankfurt
* The shore activities are not included in the cruise price and are in the planning stage. Subject to changes.
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