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Grace, my g-g-grandmother, came from a well-to-do Missouri family. Her father was a doctor, served the Union as a surgeon, owned land in multiple states, and was a literal millionaire. Grace married my g-g-grandfather, a telegraph operator. At the turn of the century, the two of them, with their five children, lived in a small Illinois town.
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A plane crash near Sao Paolo, Brazil killed presidential candidate Eduardo Campos, fueling a market selloff there.
Tensions escalated as Russia's convoy of humanitarian aide gets closer to Ukraine. Central and eastern European economies are the most vulnerable to the ongoing turmoil and resulting sanctions, given the volume of their Russian energy imports, writes Shweta Singh, a senior economist at Lombard Street Research. Turkey is next most vulnerable. With one of the biggest account deficits among emerging markets, it is more affected by rising energy prices and hampered exports, plus it has some risk tied to Russia's financial sector. More in Wall Street's Best Minds on Barrons.com (subscription required.)
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Metsuke (目付) were the censors or the inspectors of Tokugawa Japan. They were bakufu officials ranking somewhat lower than the bugyō. The metsuke were charged with the special duty of detecting and investigating instances of maladministration, corruption or disaffection anywhere in Japan; and particularly amongst the populace having status below the daimyō.[1]
Intelligence gathering[edit]
The shogunate recognized the need for some kind of internal intelligence-gathering apparatus and for some degree of covert espionage within its own ranks. It could be said that the metsuke functioned as the Shogun's intelligence agency or as internal spies, reporting to the officials in Edo on events and situations across the country.[2]
The metsuke were charged with focusing on those ranking below daimyō-status; and their counterparts, the ōmetsuke, were responsible for supervising the activities of officials and members of the daimyō (feudal lords).[1]
Although similarly engaged, the reporting protocols of the metsuke and ōmetsuke differed. The metsuke reported to wakadoshiyori who ranked just below the rōjū. The ōmetsuke reported directly to the four or five rōjū at the top of the shogunate bureaucracy. By design, the intelligence-gathering activities of the metsuke was intended to complement those of the ōmetsuke even though there was no official reporting relationship between the two somewhat independent groups.[2]
There were at any given time as many as twenty-four metsuke.[2]
Ad hoc evolution[edit]
The bureaucracy of the Tokugawa shogunate expanded on an ad hoc basis, responding to perceived needs and changing circumstances. Sometimes one or more of the metsuke or ōmetsuke would have been selected to address a specific or even a unique problem. For example, Arao Norimasa in the period from 1852 through 1854 was charged with special duties as kaibo-gakari-metsuke.[3]
The prefix kaibō-gakari meaning "in charge of maritime defense" was used with the titles of some bakufu officials after 1845. This term was used to designate those who bore a special responsibility for overseeing coastal waters, and by implication, for dealing with matters involving foreigners. "Kaibō-gakari-metsuke" later came to be superseded by the term gaikoku-gakari.[4] These developments prceeded the Gaikoku bugyō system which began just prior to the negotiations which resulted in the Harris Treaty.[5] First appointed in August 1858, the gaikoku-bugyō were bakufu officials who were charged with advising the government on foreign affairs and who were tasked with conducting negotiations with foreign diplomats both in Japan and abroad.
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The post of metsuke was, of course, not immune to corruption; and sometimes the conduct of these officials could be affected by bribes. For example, the televised jidaigeki episodes of Abarenbo Shogun are rife with petty corruption, including a broad range of officials across the span of television seasons.
List of metsuke[edit]
- Matsudaira Chikano (1841–1844).[6]
- Ido Staohiro (1842–1845).[7]
- Arao Narimasa (1852–1854).[8]
- Nagai Naomune (1853–1858).[9]
- Iwase Tadanari (1854–1858).[10]
- Oguri Tadamasa (1859–1860).[9]
- Ikeda Nagaaki (1862–1863, 1863).[10]
- Kawada Hiroshi (1864).[11]
- Kurimoto Sebei (1864–1865).[6]
- ^ a b Beasley, William G. (1955). Select Documents on Japanese Foreign Policy, 1853-1868, p. 326.
- ^ a b c Cunningham, Don. (2004). Taiho-jutsu: Law and Order in the Age of the Samurai, p. 39.
- ^ Beasley, p. 341.
- ^ Beasley, p. 323.
- ^ Cullin, L.M. (2003). A History of Japan, 1582-1941, p. 185.
- ^ a b Beasley, p. 335.
- ^ Beasley, p. 332.
- ^ Beasley, p. 331.
- ^ a b Beasley, p. 338.
- ^ a b Beasley, p. 333.
- ^ Beasley, p. 334.
- Beasley, William G. (1955). Select Documents on Japanese Foreign Policy, 1853-1868. London: Oxford University Press. [reprinted by RoutledgeCurzon, London, 2001. ISBN 978-0-19-713508-2 (cloth)]
- Cullen, L.M. (2003). A History of Japan, 1582-1941: Internal and External Worlds. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0-521-82155-X (cloth), ISBN 0-521-52918-2 (paper)
- Cunningham, Don. (2004). Taiho-jutsu: Law and Order in the Age of the Samurai. Tokyo: Tuttle Publishing. ISBN 0-8048-3536-5
- Sansom, George Bailey. (1963). "A History of Japan: 1615-1867." Stanford: Stanford University Press.ISBN 978-0-8047-0527-1


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|bonny'sperson it depends on the dogs. Can they visit a couple of times? I would also suggest talking to your vet regarding any concerns they might haveor suggestions. Once you see them together you will have a much clearer picture of potential isues.
I know this is an old post but.....I have a 10 year old female GSD (Bonny) with the same problem. She is starting to have some mobility problems (mostly with going up and down stairs). The vet has her on a med she gets once a week, and we give her a glucosimine liquid supplement.
We would like to adopt/rescue a 2 year old male gsd, but I am concerned that Bonny (still being as young at heart as ever) will want to run and play, and not stay within her physical limits, and cause injury or speed up the hip and joint problems.
Does anyone have any experience, or advice to offer? - Thanks.
Thanks for the info, guys! I do give her yard time, but she doesn't have much interest in playing (though she does chase the squirrels!). Mostly she just follows me around the yard. If I leave her alone outside for a bit of time, she doesn't want to stay outside long and scratches at the door to come in. Mostly it's just long enough to sniff around and use the bathroom before she wants to go back in.
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What are you feeding? What supplements is she on? My seniors are on lots and lots of supplements and they really help.
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Gradually work up the length of your walks and it's better to do several shorter walks (like 3) rather than one longer walk.
What are you feeding? What supplements is she on? My seniors are on lots and lots of supplements and they really help.
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|My three sleep alot. Chevy the most ,Lucky next and then Thunder but its still quite a bit . Mine are 12 , 11 and 11. When walkinmg them I try to use soft services for Lucky such fields and paths. Nature paths are always great especially when their covered in mulch or other softer things. Chevy doesnt do well on asphalt and as the only plave to walk at our place is the side of the road she too walks our field and nieghbors field. It takes a awhile for them to get conditioned to walking. Our Daisy loved to walk but as she got older she seemed to enjoy car rides more and walks that were short. I tend to back off when their back paws are dragging a little but I could be totally wrong. Thanks for giving your senior girl a family and home.
My rule of thumb with seniors is the same as with puppies, I let them do what they want (within reason) and let them dictate the pace. I'd go for as long as she seems comfortable but don't push too hard. Exercise is good for them to keep them limber and in decent shape
As for sleeping I agree with kiya, most dogs sleep for most of the day and seniors seem to sleep even more. My experience with seniors is their eyesight and hearing does go so waking them up can be a little more difficult and I always tried to avoid startling them awake as a courtesy. Stomping on the floor a few times nearby rather then touching seemed the easiest way for me
I have 2 seniors right now and our walks have gotten pretty short. My girl Kiya 10yrs old drags her one back paw bad enough that the nails wear down. I try to keep off the pavement but that's not enough. When our walks were a little longer I was putting the plastic nail tips for dogs on, that helps a little. It's been getting pretty warm out so they get more days off now.
My dogs sleep all day even my younger dog.
You could scale back a little. I always tell myself "a body in motion tends to stay in motion" maybe mix it up short walk then next day a little longer.
Does she get yard time to play? If she had been sedentary before, then the sustained walking even for that period might be a bit tiring.
I have a 14 year old small dog. He sleeps most of the time now. He just eats, goes outside and then comes in and pretty much snoozes the rest of the time.
New to senior dogs - walking and sleep
I recently adopted a senior GSD, and it's really my first time dealing with an older dog myself.
I've been taking her on walks everyday. Right now what I'm doing is just going around the block though it is a pretty big block for this area (a little over a half mile). She starts out pretty well, but by the time we get around the block back to the house, she's slowed down a bit and it seems that she drags her back feet every so often (I hear a scraping noise kind of like if you were to drag your shoe while walking). She isn't limping, but I'm not sure if I'm pushing her too hard. I'm not sure how active she was with her previous family. When I took her to my vet, he said he didn't see too much arthritis from her x-rays, and her hips look good (though he does have me giving her glucosamine daily). Do I need to scale back on the walks or am I just being overprotective?
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I agree - it is a federal issue. You will have to take the gun to an FFL and have him ship it to an FFL in Oregon; then he will run a background check and charge a transfer fee; the FFL in Texas will probably charge a transfer fee too.
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Until last Aug. 18, when he took one last dive off the boat and broke his neck.
Smith's brother, Daren, and a half-dozen others in the group with medical or EMT experience began working on him. The Moultonborough rescue squad neck-braced and back-boarded him for the helicopter flight to Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. Smith survived.
The 48-year-old is considered a quadriplegic, with paralysis of arms and legs. He now lives in Arlington, Mass., in an apartment that is wheelchair accessible. A personal care attendant comes in daily to help.
But the man who ran seven Boston Marathons — five to raise money for the Jimmy Fund to benefit children with cancer — isn't willing to settle. He's determined to continue improving. He intends to get back on his feet.
Smith will be in Manchester for a special race this Aug. 18, exactly a year after his accident, when his friends hold a "Fun Run" to help with his progress.
Organized by Kevin Comerford, a friend since high school at Trinity, the 2.7-mile walk/run around Derryfield Park, is a chance to support Smith and his continuing efforts to regain mobility.
After three months in an induced coma and many more months of physical and occupational therapy, Smith believes he can make more progress toward independence.
"I'm moving my foot a little bit," he said. He has some feeling in his hands, too.
"Spaulding Rehab in Boston asked me to be a spinal cord injury mentor to patients at the hospital, which I gladly accepted," he said.
But he is now focused on getting therapy at a nonprofit organization called Journey Forward in Canton, Mass. The program is not covered by insurance, but Smith said it is his best chance of continuing to improve mobility.
Instead of helping him adjust to life in a chair, he said, the goal at Journey Forward is to help him get out of it. Hand cycles and stand-up frames, electrical stimulation and other techniques are part of the program.
"It's all about keeping the bone density up," said the man who once ran as what he called a "Clydesdale," a running category for big, bulky guys.
Daren Smith said his big brother was always a runner, trying to stay in shape. "That day ... of the injury, he ran up a big hill," said Daren Smith.
The first 200 runners to register will receive a T-shirt. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. at Trinity HIgh School, 581 Bridge St., and the race begins promptly at 9 a.m., rain or shine. The route starts and finishes at the Bridge Street entrance to Derryfield Park, across from Trinity, and loops around to Belmont Street and back, a total of 2.7 miles.
The requested donation is $30, with checks made payable to the "Brian Smith Friendship Fund."


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They're both part of different "Real Housewives" casts, but Nene Leakes feels a special bond with Teresa Giudice.
During her interview on "Watch What Happens Live," 46-year-old Leakes found herself on the topic of her jail-bound pal.
Their lives are about to change drastically and Joe and Teresa Giudice are still reeling from being sentenced to prison for fraud charges last week.
Last night (October 6) the "Real Housewives of New Jersey" stars chatted with Andy Cohen on "Watch What Happens Live," giving fans an unvarnished look at their current situation.
Her husband Joe will be serving 41 months in the slammer, and it turns out Teresa Giudice will have over a year to think about her sins on the county farm.
On Thursday (October 2) Judge Esther Salas told the "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star that she almost gave her a probation sentence, however she messed it all up with her government report.
He's been delaying the inevitable for far too long and finally today (October 2) Joe Guidice had to face the music.
The "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star was convicted of bankruptcy fraud, conspiracy to commit mail fraud and wire fraud and failure to pay taxes from 2004-2008 back in March, and this morning a judge sentenced him to 41 months behind bars.
Facing a whopping 41 counts of federal fraud, Teresa Giudice is trying to hold things together for the sake of her family.
In an interview with ABC News, the "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star explained, "I can't just be upset and crawl up in a ball and just go in a room and - and lock the door. I can't. I'm a mom. I have four daughters."
She's been a part of the series since season one and now Caroline Manzo is bidding farewell to "The Real Housewives of New Jersey."
The 52-year-old reality star confirmed the news on Sunday, tweeting, "It's been wonderful guys. I've decided to leave #RHONJ this season was my last. Love and kisses to you all. xoxoxo"
She's facing a possible 50 year prison sentence for multiple counts of fraud with her hubby Joe, and now Teresa Giudice reveals she only wants to stay strong during this hard time for her daughters.
During an interview with "Watch What Happens Live" host Andy Cohen, the "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star states that her family, (Gia, Milania, Gabriella and Audriana Giudice) is the most important thing to her right now.
Adding to the list of "Real Housewives" who've found individual success, Caroline Manzo is shooting a spinoff of the New Jersey-based series.
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Tech Talk: Easy Check-In at the New High Line Hotel
By Terry Trucco
The new High Line Hotel occupies a Victorian brick building with a parade of 19th-century-style gas lamps planted out front. Classic black phones with rotary dials perch on the nightstands. And on each desk, a gilded iron embosser sits at the ready should the urge strike to take pen (make that fountain pen) to paper and write a letter the time-honored way.
But check-in is pure 21st century.
The brick-walled lobby is outfitted with slouchy leather sofas and club chairs but no check-in desk. Instead, guests are met by a staff member wielding an iPad, "like the Apple Store," says Osama Aduib, High Line General Manager. And a smattering of other hotels, like select members of Hyatt and its Andaz group.
But very soon, the High Line iPads will process credit cards and create keycards – ultra-secure RFI models – on the spot. It's not even necessary to visit the lobby, Aduib says.
"If you're running behind schedule and need to get to a meeting, I'll have someone meet you at the cab in front of the hotel, check you in, swipe your credit card and hand you a key while the bellman gets your bags," he says. "When you come back in three hours, you can go straight to your room. Your bags will be there. You're set."
The technology comes from It Just Works, a Toronto-based company specializing in software for the hospitality industry. The new system uses a 3-G communications network that allows the software to work at considerable distances. "A lot of our clients are doing check-in at the airport while guests are waiting to get in from the shuttle," says Doug MacRae, IJW CEO.
But the credit card/keymaking options are new, and the High Line is New York's early adopter. Not bad for a hotel that's got more in common with Hogwarts than Holiday Inn and occupies a corner of the General Theological Seminary in Chelsea. In a previous life the building housed a dorm and, more recently, the Desmond Tutu Conference Center, an earnest, no-frills hotel operated by the seminary. But that was before the High Line elevated park and neighboring art galleries transformed this quiet neighborhood into a buzzy place. In 2012 the seminary sold the property. And the new High Line Hotel is going for the buzz, instant check-in and all.
High Line Hotel, 180 Tenth Avenue between 20th and 21st Streets; 212 929-3888.
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Fascinating. I'm aware of the automated check-ins, where your use a self-service kiosk, much like airports these days. But I hadn't heard of getting away with the check-in station altogether, though you mention a few others.
This looks to be one smart feature in a very neat hotel. Love the history.
Comment by Adam — August 8, 2013 @ 7:43 pm
The continuing evolution of check-in is fascinating. Thanks, Adam.
Comment by Terry Trucco — August 8, 2013 @ 8:06 pm
What a great way to cut down on wait time! Nothing irks me more than standing around after a long trip while people take their time getting checked in.
Comment by Cat of Sunshine and Siestas — August 27, 2013 @ 8:34 am
I love this. I, too, can't stand it when the checkin line is long. ugh!
Comment by wanderingeducators — August 27, 2013 @ 2:42 pm
Terry,thank you for sharing this.gabi
Comment by Gabi (The Nomadic Family) — August 28, 2013 @ 1:28 pm
How is it that I've walked by this place so many times and not stopped in??
So true, Cat. This should definitely trim check-in time. Look forward to seeing this system at other hotels.
Comment by Terry Trucco — August 29, 2013 @ 3:26 pm
Actually, the building has only been the High Line Hotel since May. For a few years prior to that it was the Desmond Tutu Conference Center, a no-frills hotel run by the General Theological Seminary. And for decades before that it was a dorm. Thanks, Melissa.
Comment by Terry Trucco — August 29, 2013 @ 3:30 pm
Aren't long check-ins the worst? Thanks, Jessie.
Comment by Terry Trucco — August 29, 2013 @ 3:30 pm
It's pretty surprising that no one thought of this before. We're hoping to check out the High Line some day and are glad to know about this hotel. Thanks for sharing!
Comment by Mary @ Green Global Travel — August 29, 2013 @ 7:59 pm
I so prefer the self check in's, I hate the conversation at the front desk, prefer the in and out system so much more.
Comment by Marina K. Villatoro — August 30, 2013 @ 1:16 am
I love to hear about how modern things are becoming in the hotel world, if only it was being done more universally.
But first, lets get past the first obstacle of having to pay for WiFi
I'm still not sure how I feel about how far we are getting automated. It sounds great in principle, but most of travel enjoyment for me is meeting people, and experiencing human contact.
Jury's out for me – though judging by the comments, I'm in the minority :o)
Elle xx
Comment by Elle in Spain — September 1, 2013 @ 8:31 am
What a great idea, especially if you're traveling for business and don't want to waste time waiting in line.
Comment by Reena - Wanderplex — September 3, 2013 @ 4:05 am
So cool — I really must check this place out the next time I venture to Chelsea.
Comment by Travelogged — September 3, 2013 @ 4:09 am
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SPRINGFIELD -- A measure which would have made Illinois the 13th state to allow same-sex couples to marry fell short this week. The bill, which passed through the Senate earlier this year, didn't make it through the House.
The bill's sponsor says the votes just aren't there right now. He says several legislators told him they want to go home and discuss the issue with their constituents. Representative Greg Harris (D-CHICAGO) says he may try to call the bill during the veto session this fall if the votes are there.
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Patrick Bova and James Darby, of Chicago, have been together nearly 50-years. Bova says now is a better time than ever for Illinois to adopt a same-sex marriage law.
But, religious leaders argue the nation is becoming more liberal and creating one legal institution for both same- and opposite-sex couples would strip away the essential purposes of marriage.
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If the Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act bill becomes law, Illinois would be the 13th state in the nation to recognize the unions of homosexual couples.
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Aging, greying, slowing down after fifty years in Kenya: came to Lamu with fiammetta 15 years ago and were lucky enough to get this great location at the back of the village. We restored the existing ruin and in effect created our own little village building 3 more houses, staff quarters etc all secluded behind a tall coral wall with verdant sand dunes behind us. It is a most beautiful place and our dictum is 'space, peace, tranquility'.
I (gillies) ran an antique business in Nairobi for 30 years before coming here, often moonlighting as a safari guide, also published a book now out of print on my time amongst the Maasai of Kenya and Tanzania (The Art of the Maasai). Fiammetta worked in Out of Africa and with fashion and jewelry design.
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Motor vs Rowing inflatable dinghy...
... not as a tender. Rather, for exploring, exercise, etc.
Okay, so I scored an RU 260 off craigslist. It came with dock wheels, which are amazingly useful. Also, a custom cover and tow rope. I jury rigged a rear view mirror (bicycle mirror), wind vane, and streamers (so big boats can see me). Here's a pic of the way I have it set up.
I've been rowing almost every day since I picked it up a week ago. I did not plan to get a motor, as I am using it to a) exercise and b) explore. The thing is, a couple of days ago, I got caught in a strong current, and this had me re-thinking the motor bit. I rowed about 5.7 miles that day. Though, most of it was leisurely rowing, the current really taxed me.
So... I've been investigating potential motor solutions.
Since I wash it down and store it on the dock every night, the motor would have to be reasonably light. This led me to researching an electric motor, as I would still only use it if I got caught in a bind. Thing is, the batteries weigh a ton. Over exaggeration, I know. But you hopefully get my point. The other thing is, that is additional weight I would be rowing around. Oh and. I am not interested in "planing" the dink. That is, the motor would be for situations where I find myself in a bind, like the other day.
I've also considered the little Nissan 2.5 motors, or something similar. They have more power, but then, I'd have to deal with the gas. Again, weight becomes a factor. Esp lugging the thing on/off the dink. Yes, I could use a halyard, but the extra hassle makes taking it out less fun, iykwim.
I have considered just painting the bottom with anti-fouling paint for inflatables and just leaving it in the water over the summer, as I have plenty of room behind my boat in my slip. But I am not sure how to deal with covering it to protect against UV. My custom cover is designed for storing it on the hard.
Oh and, aside. Speaking of UV. I admittedly don't get it. If I'm out rowing all day, it's getting lots of UV rays. So, perhaps coating it with UV protectant might be a good idea?
My other concern is the fact that motors tend to get stolen. Yes, I could put a motor lock on it. But again, it increases the usage hassle. Plus, the motor could increase the possibility of the whole dink getting stolen. Of course, I have a lock for the dink, too. But again, extra hassle.
So, here's my Q. For those who have/use dinks for just puttering around, is a motor worth the effort/cost? If not, how do you deal with those rare binds? Any/all ideas, opinions, etc. welcomed.
Re: Motor vs Rowing inflatable dinghy...
I'm not sure where you are located but here in the pnw we have lots of current, so a motor is almost mandatory. A little 4hp motor with an integrated tank only weights about 40lbs. It can be hung on your stern rail, no problem.
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I'm in the alameda estuary. There is some current but for the most part, not enough to pose a problem. 40lbs, isn't bad. What brands? I've been googling, reading forums about light weight motors. Trying to do my homework. lol
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I have a Honda 4hp, 4 stroke with an integrated tank, 38lbs. It's quiet, no mixing of oil and it starts easily. It pushes our 6' Booth dinghy along at a scary pace.:D
Oh and it has neutral but no reverse. Some have no gearbox at all.
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San Fransisco, beautiful city. It reminds me of my home town Nanaimo, except bigger.
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I really like the SF bay area. While rowing around, to my dismay, most of the docks are private. So, I've been making contact with the managers to see if I can dock my dinghy during my exploring trips. For example, going to starbucks via my dinghy, as opposed to walking to one down the street, appeals to me. Or, stopping by the little german restaurant across from coast guard island on my way home as opposed to walking to a local deli.
Oh, btw, speaking of coast guard island. Almost every time I'm out, I run into (figure of speech) a couple of coast guard zodiac (?) boats zipping around. Anyway, today, they passed very close, and much to my surprise? They had huge freaking machine guns mounted on the bow. o.O
Btw, and back to the subject. I should have mentioned... I am looking at picking up a small sailboat (laser, open bic, rs tera, or something similar) as well. As I really want to get out and learn how to sail. lol. The dinghy is really my puttering around explorer and exercise boat and the sailboat will be my learning how to sail and getting plenty wet boat. lol.
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As a Canadian, I will keep my opinions about the bow mounted 50 caliber machine gun to myself.
As far as a choice of sailboat to learn on, I would recommend a Lazer or something similar. I taught myself how to sail on a Lazer some 40 plus years ago and I still have fond memories of hull number 114.
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4 hp Tahatsu. 52 lbs. first one which has integral tank or can hook external tank to it. Quiet
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I applaud you. My inflatable doesn't row for sh*t. One of the oarlocks slips, the other one doesn't, so I end up with different length oars and going round in circles. After 1 attempt rowing I bought a 2.5hp Suzuki, weighs about 35lbs, wouldn't go without.
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My oar locks have a ring that I tighten down to make them stay in place. I wasn't sure what setting I should have them, so I have tried out different configs. I've also been watching the scullers practice (i know, different type boats), so that has helped a lot.
What I have found interesting/counter intuitive, is that it's actually easier to row upwind against the tide. When rowing down wind with the tide, my dink wants to turn sideways, so I have to do a 1 stroke left, 2-3 strokes right, or vice versa, to keep the dink going in the direction I want to go. This really slows me down.
When I have a good rhythm going, I am making btwn 2-3 mph (per my gps) as opposed to 1.5 mph downwind, with the current. When I hit that heavy current snag in the bottleneck, I was rowing at least twice as hard just to stay in the same place. o.O Since I don't want to do that again, in addition to dealing with the dredging vessels that are docked and and sometimes moving in and out of that area, I won't be going down there any time in the near or distant future. Motor or no.
Btw, and another thought. During my research, some have mentioned getting longer oars. Based upon this calculation, I would need 8' oars. I have been browsing oars and the longest I could find at the marine shops were 5', which, in light of this guy's comment, can't say I'm surprised.. By expanding my search however, I was able to find these. Though, I still want to do more shopping around, comparison price, design, etcetera.
And finally, here's an interesting article about the perils of rowing an inflatable dink. Imho, the author makes some relevant points. Though, I admittedly enjoy rowing around the estuary. Go figure. lol
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Shipping circles are debating how to reduce harmful sulphur dioxide emissions, which cause acid rain, respiratory illnesses and heart problems.
Part of the industry, led by the independent tanker owners organisation Intertanko, wants a total ban on high-sulphur marine fuels in favour of cleaner-burning distillate fuels.
Martin Maersk Suenson, executive officer of the European Petroleum Industry Association (EUROPIA), said the idea "did not make any sense" environmentally or economically.
"It is not a cost-effective way to improve the environment," he told an emissions conference in London.
He said the shift risked raising carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in the manufacturing process -- an opinion echoed by ship industry bodies like the International Chamber of Shipping.
Intertanko, citing a variety of technical reasons, says the switch would be neutral at worst in terms of emissions of CO2, the gas believed to be chiefly responsible for man-made climate change.
Suenson said the oil market impact alone would likely more than double the cost of marine fuels and substantially increase prices of diesel, aviation jet fuel and heating oil on land.
Moreover, the switch would require refineries to produce an extra 200 million tonnes of distillate fuels a year, equivalent to around 600 million tonnes per annum of crude.
"That's more than the annual production of Saudi Arabia," he told the conference.
Suenson said the move would require large-scale investments by refiners, a process that he said could only be gradual and take between 20 to 30 years to complete.
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Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder will be taking his solo act on the road for a brief tour beginning in April.
Eddie Vedder has quite a sizable discography with his main act Pearl Jam — the band is currently at work on their tenth studio album — and is beginning to amass a decent amount of solo material as well. His first true solo outing came in the form of 2008's 'Into the Wild' soundtrack, for which Vedder performed every song. He followed the well-received soundtrack with the first Eddie Vedder album 'Ukulele Songs' this past May and embarked on a brief solo tour early last summer.
Vedder's camp announced today that he will again tour the U.S. unaccompanied by Pearl Jam this spring. At last report, the band was set to finish recording their tenth record around the same time Vedder will embark on the 13-date tour. Will they finish ahead of schedule, postpone, or (better yet) could the new album be done already? Vedder's solo set usually consists of songs from his two solo albums, stripped-down PJ tunes like 'Porch,' 'I Am Mine,' 'Wishlist,' and covers of songs by The Beatles, Cat Stevens, The Who, and James Taylor.
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04/11 — Las Vegas, NV @ The Pearl
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04/16 — Albuquerque, NM @ Kiva Auditorium
04/19 — Tulsa, OK @ Brady Theater
04/22 — Houston, TX @ Jones Hall for the Performing Arts
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This delicious Coco pop slice is nutty and crunchy and is held together with buttery dark chocolate. Decorate it brightly and you will have a real winner in the kids eyes.
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- 250g dark chocolate, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp golden syrup
- 2 tbsp rainbow chocolate chips
Line a slice tin with baking paper and set aside.
In a bowl place, the biscuits, coco pops, coconut and walnuts and stir to combine.
In a glass bowl, place the butter and golden syrup and heat in the microwave until melted for about 1-2 mins. Stir in dark chocolate and keep stirring until chocolate is entirely melted.
Pour the chocolate mixture into the dry mixture and stir until totally combined. Press into the slice tin and press down with the back of a metal spoon.
Sprinkle rainbow chocolate chips over the top and press in with the spoon.
Refrigerate for one hour and cut into bars.
- This is a great recipe to make at home with the kids as long as the grown-ups handle the hot butter and chocolate mixture part.
- You can add your favourite nuts to this recipe. I think it would taste good with almonds or pecans as well.
- This recipe was created by Jennifer Cheung for Kidspot, New Zealand's best recipe finder.


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Hi folks!
Ready for Vida Vegan Con's Speaker Reveal #6? We've been featuring a handful of our speakers each week for VVC2015, and here is the sixth, and almost final, installment. Our speakers come from all over the world and range from cookbook author to activist to blogger to athlete. So many incredibly talented passionate and inspiration people applied to speak, and we're so so excited to share, in no particular order, this group of awesome speakers:
Here they are, in randomly random order, your sixth set of Vida Vegan Con III speakers (and there's a wee bit more to come!):
Fran Costigan, Queen of Vegan Desserts
A highly regarded veteran of the culinary world, Fran Costigan is a pastry chef, author, speaker, culinary consultant, demo instructor and graduate of both the New York Restaurant School and the Natural Gourmet Institute. There is no doubt that Fran knows her chocolate, and she'll be returning to our lineup for 2015 to show us all how it's done while "demo'ing the demo" at our opening day Vida Vegan Bazaar, sharing everything you need to know for showcasing your own cooking demo, with whatever setting you've got. The Big Apple-based "Queen of Vegan Desserts" is the author of More Great Good Dairy Free Desserts Naturally and her latest hit, Vegan Chocolate.
Julie Hasson, Julie's Kitchenette
With an impressive professional background that includes an array of popular cookbooks, cooking videos, websites, working as a private chef for celebrities, the founding of a famed Portland food cart, and new line of gluten-free baking mixes ⸺ not to mention helping us bring a little more Portland flavor to Austin ⸺ Julie Hasson returns to our lineup to discuss her diverse and successful experience, and get real on building a smart vegan business. Julie's latest cookbook was released just this past week: Vegan Casseroles.
Amey Mathews, Vegan Eats & Treats
We bet you know Amey Mathews of Vegan Eats & Treats from her charming drawings she somehow manages to include in her already exciting blog posts. (Secretly, her fine-art skills would blow you away!). Amey is passionate about yoga, art, animals, travel and is one creative and flexible cookie. She'll be sharing those passions and talent in her very own "Let's Make a Zine!" workshop at VVC2015. Hi Amey!!
Bianca Phillips, Vegan Crunk
Like to eat out? Drink out? Both out? Bianca Phillips is a savvy journalist with the The Memphis Flyer by day, and the personality behind the popular and long-running Vegan Crunk blog by night (and all other times!). Bianca returns to our lineup this May to share her take on the ethics of vegan dining and boozing (and requisite blogging, of course). Plus, we hear she has a thing or two or three to share about DIY Vegan Homebrewing. Her first cookbook, Cookin' Crunk: Eating Vegan in the Dirty South, was released in 2012.
Joni Marie Newman, Just The Food
More culinary royalty! Joni Marie Newman is the undisputed Queen of Veggie Burgers and as the author/co-author of eight vegan cookbooks and guides including The Best Veggie Burgers on the Planet, Vegan Food Gifts, and Fusion Food in the Vegan Kitchen, certainly knows her way around a cookbook. She's returning to our VVC2015 lineup ready to help you tackle your own cookbook development dreams, from concept to proposal to testing to publication. Get inspired, get thinking, get writing!
And definitely get ready: Vida Vegan Con returns in May!
From Bryant Terry to Terry Hope Romero, The Sexy Vegan and 20+ other vegan all-stars, check out the rest of our exclusive lineup reveals below:
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Q & A: Amey Mathews of Vegan Eats & Treats
It's the return of our blogging Q & A! This time, we're joined by the super talented and lovely Amey Mathews. We are so excited to have Amey return as a speaker for Vida Vegan Con 2013—whether you can make it or not, check out her blog, Vegan Eats & Treats. We love Amey for her positive, genuine attitude. She is smart as hell and is an endless font of adorable little drawings.
Where do you see blogging going?
It's amazing how many blogs there are now—which is really great. When I first started blogging, there were just a small handful of vegan blogs. Today there are so many, that everyone can find a sense of community for exactly the way they enjoy eating and being vegan. There are all the PPK community blogs, all the raw date-ball blogs, the no-salt-oil-sugar blogs, vegan athlete blogs, and so on. Sometimes I'll stumble onto a new blog that's outside of my usual favorites, and find a whole sea of comments from other bloggers I've never discovered before… It's pretty amazing.
Also, I was just looking at some old posts the other day and looking at how crappy my pictures were. Ha ha! There are a handful of bloggers like Hannah at BitterSweet, or Susan at Fat Free Vegan, or Allyson at Manifest Vegan, who take SUCH great pictures—I think they've really helped raise the bar for the rest of us. Even if you're not gonna spend 30 minutes staging your picture (I gotta eat dinner, man!), you're also not going to be satisfied with a yellowish picture with dirty dishes in the background.
One last thing, is how many bloggers are turning their blogs into cookbook deals. It's amazing and exciting! I wish I could write recipes, but it's really not my strong point. But if anyone needs little doodles for their cookbook, I'm here to help.
What's your favorite photo editor?
I use ArcSoft Photo Studio if I want to actually cut and paste and combine my doodles and photos and all that, but usually I just use PhotoShop for simple things like brightness or color balance. The best is making dinner before dark so I can just use natural light, and not need a photo editor at all.
What blogging trends are you liking? Disliking?
Liking: Great photography—especially the folks who really take photography seriously. I love that blog writing is evolving into something much more focused and not just "I had some seitan and broccoli for dinner," like it was in the old days of blogging. I'm LOVING all the mofo themes, and people who are doing a different theme every day for the whole week. It's a cool idea even for non-mofo-season! In general, I love that the blog designs seem to be getting more attractive, more classy, and more appealing to look at. I love that Blogger—my old faithful blog host—has really improved its design options…and I LOVE that we can finally respond to individual comments on Blogger!
Disliking: my number-one blogging pet PEEVE is the whole weird giveaway thing that is going on. Kittee calls it "Like Gate," which I think is hilarious. This is the situation where someone says "I"m giving away a free pizza coupon"…"but first you have to 'like' me on Facebook, and 'like' the company on Facebook, and tweet about this contest to everyone you went to kindergarten with, and leave 10 voicemail messages on your parents' answering machine, and leave a comment for every single thing you do, so that I have 1,000,000 comments by the end of it!" It makes me grumpy, as you can tell. For me, it makes the blogosphere feel crass and corporate and pander-y, instead of having it feel like a community of friends who want to do something fun like have a giveaway for the fun of it. I feel that as vegan bloggers, we should be serving one another (our fellow vegans or aspiring vegans), and not serving the companies. I don't mind product reviews or cookbook reviews, because I think that's news everyone can use…but I think some discretion is needed. Changing the whole tone of your blog post into something with an advertising tone just so someone can win something worth $5 isn't worth it to me.
What blogs/websites do you read?
I read so many blogs! I usually read anything in my blog crawl on the side of my blog. I love reading randomofo.com SO MUCH—I've marked so many new favorites this mofo season. A few of my standby favorites are: ColdandSleepyCooks, Meet the Wikos, Cake Maker to the Stars, Tahini Too, Manifest Vegan, Julie Hasson… But gosh, the list goes on!
What's your go-to vegan meal in Seattle?
I actually lived in Seattle, for 2½ years after I graduated college. Back then, I was just a vegetarian—not yet a vegan, and Seattle had only a couple of all-veg spots. But halfway through my Seattle stint, a beautiful veg spot called Carmelita opened up, quite near my house. I was a pretty poor youngster back then, working part time for minimum wage…so I only went to Carmelita once, when my aunt took me out for dinner. I haven't been back to Seattle in years, but next time I go, I'd really like to go back to my old neighborhood and try out Carmelita again. For old time's sake!
In Portland?
Oh Portland! I love Dovetail Bakery and Back to Eden most of all, because where I live (in Santa Cruz), no one is making delicious vegan baked goods. I usually load up, and come home with a huge supply that go straight to the freezer for the times when I want a baked treat and I don't want to bake it myself. For proper nutrition, my two favorites are Native Bowl and Blossoming Lotus. I love the bowls at Native Bowl—so full of flavor and veggies and proteins…filling and fun! I also really love the food at Blossoming Lotus—so far I haven't ever had a dud there. Once I got to go there for brunch, and that was totally amazeballs!


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Many recent innovations in the mobile space are led by new entrants such as Apple or Google. However, let's be fair with telcos. They invest significant amounts of money in R&D and have very creative staff. There has been some skepticism in the industry on selected Orange services such as Pikeo, Djinngo (ex Bubbletop) or Soundtribes where Orange was trying to "reinvent the wheel" without partnering with the right Internet players. However, these services have never been really marketed and does not prevent strategic partnerships to be signed. Orange in particular has many Orange Labs worldwide and is driving innovation.
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Thompson, Vanessa, Hurtado-Col, Antonio, Turbin, Dmitry, Fazli, L, Lehman, Melanie, Gleave, Martin, & Nelson, Colleen (2010) Relaxin drives Wnt signaling through upregulation of PCDHY in prostate cancer. The Prostate, 70(10), pp. 1134-1145.
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Melrose is a good place to live.
While I was born in the Bay State, I grew up in metropolitan New York, during which impressionable time I learned English with a definite Joisey accent. But college (Tufts) taught me how beautiful living in the New England can be, so we bought a home in Melrose and spent the next half century trying to learn the local accent. It is an impossible job, for the language here is unique.
I did, however, attend MHS for two years, got a degree from Tufts (thanks to a sympathetic economics professor) and went on to a productive adult life in the world of journalism. First job out of the Marine Corps was as a writer for the local Free Press -- back when the Schueler family owned and ran the paper. I stayed there eleven years in several capacities, both in the news and the advertising departments.
We spent a year with the Wakefield Daily Item, then got into a couple of racing magazines, and finally spent our entire energies in setting up and running a portfolio in the stock market. It has been a good life.
I was a charter member of many local endeavors, always took part in civic affairs, always took a keen interest in this community. I was a charter member of the Friends of the Library, and later spent ten delightful years on the Library's board of trustees, during which time (I must say) the staff and trustees caused the library to grow considerably in stature and services.
In other parts of our lives, Lorry and I have lived in many other places in the country, and we have been tempted many times by some distant, special towns. During our young years we lived in Jersey, Virginia, North Carolina, Florida, Puerto Rico -- even Ohio-- and spent much more time investigating our country's four corners. But somehow, we always came back here to Melrose.
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There are a handful of brief interviews that don't result in full columns or player profiles, or a feature regarding a particular player's position unit. And in some instances, May-June-July had already yielded an extra piece or two on the Irish player whose interview provided the best column in terms of camp fodder (I'm a fan of Golden Tate's game, but he and his WR mates received quite a bit of pub on our pages over the summer).
Rather than allow these August nuggets to meet their collective demise in my desktop folder marked "Un-used" I've decided to include them below.
Weis Regarding the Team's Choice of Captains"I don't force leadership, I think that's really important (to note). When you see the captains and the leadership committee that's just how they vote. So there are some guys that I get surprised just like the rest of you where I'd think 'hey, he would have gotten more support (or someone else)' but it is what it is.
"I think the fact that they picked the quarterback as one of the leaders of the team – the guy that has the ball in his hands on every play, and as a matter of fact the two guys that have the ball on their hands on every play, the center and the quarterback – that's who they picked to lead the offense and I think that's a very good thing."
No Need for a Re-Vote
"On Offense, it was interesting to see how this was going to go but there were two guys that were runaways from the rest of the pack but both of these guys are very vocal guys: Eric (Olsen) is very vocal and Jimmy (Clausen) has become very vocal in a positive way. He's really learned how to say the right things at the right time which when you're a young quarterback that's not always the case."
The Late Bloomer"I think first of all, Kyle (McCarthy) was a runaway winner on defense," explained Weis on August 17 while discussing the captains and leadership committee. "I think that sometimes when you're a fifth-year guy you sometimes get support just because you've been around here the longest. But I think in Kyle's case, just in how tough he plays and how he plays through pain and how he settles the defense down (and he's) consistent; I think that's one of the reason's why the defense admires him so much.
Regarding McCarthy's Ability as a Recruit
"He had very good athletic skills; you just weren't really sure whether or not you'd end up playing him on offense or defense," said Weis. "But I recruited him and told him when we got involved with him that I thought his natural position would end up being safety.
"He still contends that he could have been an option quarterback here if he were allowed – very similar to a previous strong safety we had here – but what he's turned into is one of our most consistent tacklers in the secondary since I've been here."
(The "previous strong safety" Weis alluded to was of course Tom Zbikowski).
"I've talked with a bunch of pro scouts," Weis continued "and every one of them – they're almost surprised when they watch on tape at how good he plays. How many tackles (knock on wood) do you see the guy miss? It seems like he's always making a play. You can't put a value on that.
"He's in the right place at the right time for the majority of the time. He's been a very consistent player both physically and certainly mentally, because he's done a good job of making sure we're in the (correct alignment) and he's been a very good mentor for Harrison (Smith) to tell you the truth. Harrison's a smart guy but going from SAM (strong side linebacker) to safety – you still need someone back there to help guide you along."
The Evolution of Eric Olsen"I always got along well with Eric because we grew up in the same area, and we saw things the same way," explained Weis. "But I think he's changed his physique from when he first got here.
"Now he's one of the strongest guys on the team; he's playing inside, and he wanted to have the opportunity to compete to be the starting center, because he wanted to be the guy to make the calls – he wanted that responsibility. He wanted to be one of the guys that everyone else was counting on.
"As I've said before, we give a lot of responsibility to our center as far as making calls and he was looking forward to that challenge. He's grown a lot but I tell you what, the team was ready for him to be one of those guys to step up and take charge."
Armando Allen's Ascension"Well first of all he has very good running instincts," Weis explained. "Second he's one of the best guys we have at picking up the blitz despite his size. Third, mentally, he's our sharpest guy there too. And he's made himself physically stronger because he's putting himself in position to be an every down back."
Regarding the competition behind Allen
"There are a lot of ('backs) that I think will end up getting reps but they have to take them from him (Allen). He's the guy they're trying to get the reps from.
"He's the bar that they're competing against. I feel pretty good about the competition and I feel pretty good about having to roll some guys in there but they're going to have to take (reps or playing time) from Armando."
Weis on the New Blood Up Front"(Junior) Taylor Dever has been running as contender for backup right tackle during the whole camp. After missing the spring he started out a little rusty, but that's what he's trying to do (become the definitive backup right tackle). We want to get to the point that we can get someone in there when Sam (Young) not in there and not have a huge drop off."
Regarding the pleasant surprise (at least through the eyes of the media) that is backup interior DL (and sophomore) Sean Cywnar
"As far as Cwynar, he's worked his way up the depth chart, and it was at the very end of the spring where we started to see that and he's really picked up where he left off at the start of camp."
IrishEyes With Leadership Committee Members"Well my class has seen the ups with Brady and we saw the worst," explained senior defensive end John Ryan. "But I think it's built a lot of character in our class. We know how to deal with adversity and obviously we've seen how Brady and those guys dealt with success. We'll find out against Nevada."
John Ryan regarding his senior season at DE
"That's what I did my whole life (played with his hand on the ground). Obviously through course of sophomore year (2007) and a little bit of last year (he played OLB). It's more natural inclination to put my hand on the ground."
Sophomore WR Michael Floyd on the team's young receivers
"I think physically and in terms of their (improved) speed," explained Floyd of sophomores John Goodman and Deion Walker who were withheld from game action last season. "They learned the offense real well (last year) and I think when people (sit out) – a lot of players don't really focus because they don't see themselves playing, but these guys – Goody and Deion – took it all in knowing they weren't going to play and that's something to really like about them.
"They got at it this summer," Floyd continued, "Getting stronger and faster, and the coaches and the guys that have played (Floyd, Golden Tate, Duval Kamara, Robby Parris) like to see that because there's a lot of depth and you have help when someone goes down."
Floyd's observations of freshmen receivers Shaquelle Evans and Roby Toma
"Both are really quick. Roby's a shorter guy, but he can get out of his break really well – that's what I like about him. And Shaq is taller than Robby; has speed, but what I like about him is he can get off press (coverage) really well.
"But like any freshman and like when I came in here, it's a totally different thing from high school so there are a lot of things to work on but we all get each other right."
Floyd on his evolution from playing almost exclusively on the right side last season
"They're (coaches) switching us around. They switch us all around to see who works well with other players; just being able to rotate everyone is something we like to be able to do."
Leadership Committee Member and DE Kerry Neal"It feels good, man. It's an honor for my teammates to pick me as part of the Leadership Committee. We just keep getting after it in practice and keep working hard; keep pushing my guys on and off the field in the meeting room. "For the most part now we know (the defensive linemen) what we're supposed to do. The first couple of days was just install, install. Now, the guys know what to do and we just have to go out and perfect our footwork, get all the technique down.
"There's a huge (amount of) progress from Day 1 to today. Everything is a much faster pace. We go to our drills and everybody knows what they're doing compared to the first day when coach would say something and everybody would look lost. "The freshmen (and first-time sophomore contributors) are flying around, both on offense and defense. They're coming around and making plays."
Neal when asked about the backup tackle situation
"(Matt) Romine: He's a good pass blocker; his footwork is really good. He's one of the tougher guys (to face). He's just quicker than most offensive linemen."
Leadership Committee and Nickel Back, Sergio Brown"It's an honor that my teammates look at me as a leader and I'm really proud of it."
Regarding the difference between playing his nickel back position and his "actual" position of strong safety (where Kyle McCarthy is the starter).
"It's not really much different. Basically the spots (in the Irish defense) are interchangeable when the strong safety is playing down (in the box). So there's not a lot of cross training needed. All of he defensive backs know (the requirements) of all of the positions anyway.
(Brown admitted that covering the deep third (as a free safety basically playing centerfield) is the biggest adjustment from his position to another in the defensive backfield.)
Regarding his own need for improvement
"Basically knowing the defenses better and being more aware (on the field). I worked on maturing as a DB – watching film (correctly) and making sure to prepare the way a crafty veteran should."
Leadership Committee Member and WLB Brian Smith"(Laughing at the question) – Yeah, we still have some bodies left (I saw at least three linebackers missing during the previous practice)…still got some left. It's the dog days of camp; guys are hurting hamstrings getting concussions but they'll be ready."
Regarding competition at linebacker
"Its' not even about the competition it's about putting the best possible combination we can get out there on the field. Coach Tenuta has done a great job of shuffling us all around seeing what combinations would work best. That's what's great about our linebacker corps, we have so many different bodies that can do so many different things that we can put together plenty of great combinations."
On the SAM LB position
"You have to have a different skill set and (a good example) is Darius (Fleming); he's a lineman converted to linebacker but has the moves and the strength of a defensive lineman, so its pretty nice to have him at SLB."
Captain and Strong Safety Kyle McCarthy"I viewed myself as a leader last year. It's really not going to change my day-to-day approach but it really is an honor for my teammates to think highly enough to be elected a defensive captain. I'm honored and privileged that they respect me enough to elect me as a leader and hopefully I can live up to their expectations and do well."
When asked about the younger defensive backs
"All the defensive backs have really picked up the schemes very well, and for the young guys like my brother Danny McCarthy and (freshman) Zeke Motta, they've been doing a great job picking up the entire defense considering how young they are. We're excited to see what they can do for us this year."
Regarding IrishEyes observation that no cornerbacks were involved in the teams top goal line defense at a recent practice
"Absolutely (that the coaches must have faith in the safeties coverage skills). Sergio (Brown) is kind of a hybrid player with his athleticism; he can basically do anything that the coaches ask of him. So it's a privilege to know they have the faith in us to hold it down in those special situations."
(McCarthy and Brown joined nine defensive linemen/linebackers in the first-team goal line set we saw in mid-August).
Irish Running Backs Coach Tony Alford
Random IrishEyes Writer: "Coach, one last thing - maybe you can settle this: Jonas (Gray) told me that he's quicker than Theo Riddick. Your thoughts?"
Alford: "I'm quicker than both of them."


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The Bears have a new home...
Allison was gifted with all of these bears right before she passed away. A wish had been planned for her to go to Build A Bear for a shopping spree. The week before we were sure it was going to happen, the day of, she was in and out of consciousness. After, we had her best friends pick out a favorite to keep, and the rest were put away. I've been putting off doing anything with them, I think my fellow bereaved parents will understand. So yesterday, I went and stacked them into my loaner car (couldn't use the "my car's too small excuse") and today T and I delivered them to our wonderful hospice company, and they will be given to other children in hospice/palliative care. I think she would be happy. #lettinggoishard
Sunday, January 24, 2016
"It is such a secret place, the land of tears."
– Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
– Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Saturday, December 26, 2015
Monday, November 30, 2015
Sweet Sixteen
16 years ago, at 6:04am I saw her first. The most beautiful baby girl with the fullest head of blond hair that the nurses had ever seen. She made me a mom and she changed me forever. I see her in the butterflies in the fall, I hear her in the songs on the radio - a favorite song of hers will come on and Travis will say "Sissy song!". Happy Sweet Sixteen to my beautiful Sissypooh
Friday, September 11, 2015
Four years. Whoever said that time heals all wounds knew nothing about this type of loss. Most days are ok, but days like today, it all comes back. I wonder who you would be today, almost 16, probably taller than me, definitely smarter than me. I heard you in a dream two nights ago. You were in another room talking and I could not go to you, but I could hear you so clearly. I rarely dream and never about you, so I can only wonder, were you reaching out to me? The 11 years I had with you were not enough, and these 4 without you have been too many. tu me manques , my beautiful girl.
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