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- USD slid as safe-have flows favored JPY and CHF
- EUR reaches 2-month high vs. USD
- Commodity currencies weakened as global demand for higher yielding assets subside
USD – The US dollar fell against most major currencies as global shares favored safe-haven investments while emerging market currencies suffer another round of sell-offs. As such, US bond yields retreated after hitting two-year highs in the previous session on anticipation of Fed "tapering." The benchmark 10-year UST yield fell 8 basis points after reaching 2.90% yesterday. Many investors believe the Fed remains likely to be the first among major central banks to unwind its liquidity program. That, combined with an improving US economy and rising risk aversion, should favor the dollar. However, global investors fear a withdrawal of stimulus by the Fed may weaken emerging economies, stoking demand for the safety of the Japanese yen and Swiss Franc over the greenback. Markets await Fed minutes for July set to release tomorrow, which could provide clues to whether the central bank will pare back its bond-buying in September. Domestically, the Chicago Fed released the national activity index which edged up to -0.15 in July from -0.23 in June. The index is a weighted average of 85 indicators of national economic activity drawn from four broad categories of data: 1) production and income; 2) employment, unemployment, and hours; 3) personal consumption and housing; and 4) sales, orders, and inventories.
EUR – The euro surged vs. the dollar today, up 0.7% in early trading and reached a new two-month high. With only second-tier data being released today, the most likely cause of this rally is general outflows from emerging markets into more liquid, safe-haven assets. Data releases included a 0.7% m/m rise in Eurozone construction output and a 0.1% m/m fall in German PPI. For now, investors are looking ahead to tomorrow's Fed minutes for clues as to whether the central bank will pare back its bond-buying program in September, a move that could add some downward pressure on the euro.
GBP – The pound is up 0.2% today against the dollar as investors seem to be shifting out of emerging markets and towards the more liquid majors, continuing the recent sterling rally. Earlier this month, BoE Governor Mark Carney laid out "forward guidance" that was meant to suggest UK interest rates would remain low for the next three years. However, markets have instead priced in a much sooner tightening of monetary policy thanks to a slew of positive economic data, sending the pound higher. Some investors expect Carney to intervene verbally next week to try to ease financial conditions.
JPY – The yen strengthened against the dollar for the second day in a row, hovering just above 97 and up 0.5% overall in today's trading session. Like the euro and pound, the yen is benefiting from a sell-off in emerging markets like India as investors have become more risk-averse heading into tomorrow's release of the Fed minutes. The improving outlook for the Eurozone and US economies, combined with a potential tapering of Fed stimulus are driving capital flows out of riskier markets and towards safe-haven countries, with Japan being one of the primary beneficiaries.
Commodities Currencies – The Canadian dollar plunged to its weakest level in nearly two weeks against the US dollar after data showed Canadian domestic wholesale trade fell 2.8% in June from May. Meanwhile, the New Zealand and Australian dollars both underperformed against the greenback after the central banks made their announcements. In New Zealand, in an effort to prevent a possible housing bubble, RBNZ governor Wheeler announced new lending limits for banks starting in October. Following the statement, the kiwi fell 1% dropping as low as 0.7950 in the interbank market. Meanwhile, the aussie dollar fell 0.23% on subdued risk appetite hurting higher-yielding, growth-linked currencies.


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RIVERDALE, N.Y. - Twenty days after earning a thrilling walk-off victory over Fordham at Van Cortlandt Park, the Manhattan baseball team defeated the Rams for the second time in 2012 by earning a 6-4 win on Tuesday at Houlihan Park. The Jaspers scored four runs in the seventh inning to rally for a lead it would not relinquish. Senior designated hitter Matt Troisi led Manhattan (21-23) with two RBI and sophomore closer Jacob Marchus was flawless in the ninth inning to earn his fourth save of the season.
The Jaspers received 5 2/3 innings from sophomore starting pitcher Scott McClennan who had two strikeouts and limited Fordham (19-29) to only two earned runs. Freshman pitcher Michael Scarinci was called on to get the final out of the sixth inning stranding a runner on third base and senior Mike Giordano pitched an efficient eighth inning in his first appearance since March 24 after recovering from an injury.
Manhattan junior centerfielder Anthony Vega's bunt single in the fifth inning got Joe Rock home to break the scoreless tie. Fordham answered right back in the bottom of the fifth inning with senior first baseman Brian Kownacki's RBI double down the left field line.
Joe McClennan's sacrifice fly in the sixth inning pushed in junior catcher Ramon Ortega after his lead off double and put Manhattan on top 2-1. Ortega had two hits, scored two runs and drove in one run to help power the Jaspers' offense.
The Rams responded again in the bottom of the frame, this time putting up two runs to take their first lead of the ballgame (3-2). Sophomore shortstop Brendan Maghini locked the game at two with a sacrifice fly, and then senior left fielder Stephen McSherry's single to left center field led to a throwing error that allowed the go ahead run to come in.
Manhattan's timely two-out seventh inning rally featured four runs on five hits that gave the Jaspers pitching staff enough cushion to hold off the Rams. Juniors Nick Camastro and Kyle Murphy got on with back-to-back singles setting it up for Ortega to tie the game at 3-3 with a RBI single. Jaspers' sophomore right fielder Andrew Gorecki delivered a RBI single to break the tie and Troisi sent a two-RBI single through the right side that gave Manhattan a 6-3 advantage.
The Rams stranded two runners on base in the seventh inning. Giordano struck out two of the three outs in the eighth inning as Fordham scored one unearned run after a throwing error. Marchus retired all three Rams that he faced in order in the ninth to wrap up the victory.
Rock continued his hot hitting posting two hits, including a double, which marked the fifth multi-hit effort in his last eight starts. Ortega posted his team leading 38th RBI and Vega stole his 24th base putting him in a tie for fourth place on the program's single season steals list. Scarinci earned credit for the win, his fifth of the season.
Manhattan will attempt to carry its momentum into the weekend when it returns to MAAC action at Fairfield. The Jaspers will begin the three game set on Saturday with a doubleheader beginning at noon.


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I finally beat Bioshock today. It was an emotional moment. I've had the game since it came out and 4 different 360s since then. The first 360 I bought was specifically so I could play Bioshock. It sold me on the system and why I needed it. Well that one RROD so I upgraded to an elite then a slim and now I have my R2D2 one.
I've noticed that I've now played 2 games this year that have left me wishing for more. The first being Saints Row 3 (the DLC didn't fulfill my need for more at all) and now Bioshock. Which I'm afraid Bioshock 2 will just ruin the happy memory I have of the first game.
My favorite poster in the game I want to cross stitch it
I think very few games build a world in which I become so attached that I literally put off finishing the game. Quite literally only two games this year alone have done that to me. The only other one I can think of off the top of my head is Mass Effect 2. I procrastinated making it to the end of that because I so did not want it to end.
I feel that world building in movies, games and books are essential to that emotional connection.I honestly get so emotionally invested in things that I play, read and watch. That is just the type of person I am though.
Overall why I loved Bioshock so much is that it has you building this emotional connection to Atlas then throws it all out the window at a plot twist. You are also developing emotional connection to the little sister characters if your saving them. In the end the connection I had with the little sisters won out and is quite possibly why I felt so attached to the whole thing.
I lost it when they talked about how you just wanted a family and that's what you go in the end by saving them all. Okay I'm done on my little ramble. I'm just a little too invested in Bioshock I think at this point.
Now I want to know about what games left you wanting more recently?
Also what game should I play next? I'm between Assassin's Creed 2 or Deadspace or Bioshock 2.


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How Do I Tell a Neighbor His Smoking Is Bothering Me?
Q. How do I nicely ask the man in the apartment next to mine to stop smoking on his terrace? The smoke comes into my apartment and makes me miserable.
A. Obviously, this fellow has a right to smoke on his own property. On the other hand, you are neighbors, and the neighborly thing to do is compromise. So talk to him in a cordial way that indicates you respect his rights. The next time you run into him, say, "Hey, Robert, I know you like to smoke. And you should be allowed to smoke. But it's making me unhappy when I have to breathe it in. What should we do?"
You could offer to buy a fan for his terrace to blow smoke away from the building. Or, if he's really nice, he may offer to go outside the building, away from the terrace, in pleasant weather, which would cut down on your exposure. And if all else fails and you can't tolerate the smoke anymore, you may want to make your next abode a smoke-free one. (Check out smokefreeapartments.org for more information.)
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Baltimore, Md. —Corrigan Sports Enterprises and Under Armour®, Inc. (NYSE: UA) announced Friday the roster of the New Jersey boys who will represent their region at the 2013 Under Armour Underclass Lacrosse Tournament. The sport's most prestigious underclass tournament will feature girls and boys teams from Baltimore, Long Island, Midwest, New England, New Jersey, Philadelphia, South, Upstate New York, Washington, D.C., and West and consist of players from the graduating classes of 2014-16.
The event will take place July 5-7 at Johnny Unitas Stadium on the campus of Towson University in Towson, MD. Over the three days, the teams will battle in a 10-team pool play tournament. The weekend is capped off on Sunday at 3:30 pm when the winner of each pool will face off for the championship.
The Underclass Tournament is part of the Under Armour All-America Lacrosse weekend, which culminates with 88 of the nation's best high school senior boys and girls lacrosse players facing off in the title Under Armour All-America Game.
The New Jersey boys Underclass team will be coached by Baron Wallenhurst from Moorestown High School. Wallenhurst said, "The Under Armour Underclass tryout is among the top lacrosse events and puts the elite athletes all in the same venue competing at the same time. We are excited to send these terrific players to represent New Jersey in the 2013 games in Baltimore."
First Name Year Position School Hometown
Trevor Baptiste 2014 Mid-Field Morristown-Beard School Denville, NJ
Brian Begley 2014 Mid-Field Morristown Morristown, NJ
Nathanial Chung 2014 Goalie Ramapo Wyckoff, NJ
Christian Cuccinello 2014 Attack Mountain Lakes Mountain Lakes, NJ
Marcus Cunningham 2014 Defense Glen Ridge Glen Ridge, NJ
Nicolas DeCaprio 2015 LSM St. Augustine Prep Egg Harbor Twp, NJ
Dean DiSimone 2014 Attack St. Augustine Prep West Deptford, NJ
Jordan Dowiak 2014 Mid-Field Delbarton School Hackettstown, NJ
Ryan Dunleavy 2014 Mid-Field Hunterdon Central Ringoes, NJ
David Gill 2014 Mid-Field Chatham Chatham, NJ
Thomas Guida 2014 Mid-Field Chatham Chatham, NJ
Michael Handlan 2014 Attack Moorestown Moorestown, NJ
Brendan Handlan 2014 Defense Moorestown Moorestown, NJ
Jules Heningburg 2014 Attack Seton Hall Prep Maplewood , NJ
Logan LeBlond 2014 Attack Somerville Branchburg, NJ
Wade Maloney 2016 Mid-Field Lawrenceville School Rumson, NJ
JJ McBride 2014 Attack Delbarton School Madison, NJ
Owen Molloy 2014 Goalie Ridge Basking Ridge, NJ
Chad Otterman 2014 Defense Delbarton Morristown, NJ
Will Robinson 2014 Mid-Field Mendham Mendham, NJ
Christian Scarpello 2015 Mid-Field Madison Madison, NJ
Peter Welch 2014 LSM Delbarton Bernardsville, NJ
Daniel Winschuh 2014 Defense Chatham Chatham, NJ
Bryce Young 2014 Defense St. Augustine Prep Egg Harbor Twp, NJ
For more information and to register, visit www.underarmourlacrosse.com and follow the event on Facebook at www.facebook.com/UAAllAmericaLax.
2013 Underclass Players to Watch: NJ Boys
David Gill - Fast, shifty, dominating midfielder from Chatham that is very tough to stop.
Pete Welch- Athletic LSM, representing Delbarton, who runs the field well and is hard to get around.
Owen Molloy- Complete goalie from Ridge who has the ability to take control of a game at any given time.
Jules Heningburg- From Seton Hall Prep, he can beat his man at attack. A great feeder and finisher, the total package at his position.
About Under Armour, Inc.
Under Armour® (NYSE: UA) is a leading developer, marketer, and distributor of branded performance apparel, footwear, and accessories. The brand's moisture-wicking synthetic fabrications are engineered in many different designs and styles for wear in nearly every climate to provide a performance alternative to traditional natural fiber products. The company's products are sold worldwide and worn by athletes at all levels, from youth to professional, on playing fields around the globe. The Under Armour global headquarters is in Baltimore, Maryland, with European headquarters in Amsterdam's Olympic Stadium, and additional offices in Denver, Hong Kong, Toronto, and Guangzhou, China. For further information, please visit the company's website at www.UA.com.
About Corrigan Sports Enterprises, Inc.
The Under Armour All-America Lacrosse Classic is a Corrigan Sports Enterprises (CSE) event. CSE was established in 1991 with the goal of creating, managing and implementing sports and event marketing opportunities for the corporate community. In that time, CSE grew into one of the strongest marketing organizations in the Baltimore/Washington area. In 2010 the addition of the Oakland (Ca.) Running Festival and the partnership with the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) enabled CSE to expand nationally. Other CSE properties include the Baltimore Running Festival, the CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Frederick Running Festival, Pro Beach East Volleyball series, the Baltimore 10 Miler, and the Baltimore Bike Jam, to name a few. For more information please visit www.CorriganSports.com.


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My cramped quarters in the warehouse lay a stone's toss away from the dayroom. Sometimes a dumpy middle-aged woman carried a Casio Mini-Keyboard into the dayroom and plopped her ass onto a folding chair in front of a bunch of bewildered geezers, who wondered why she'd switched off the television. She and her Thalidomide musical instrument always managed to instigate sing-alongs that included beloved ditties like "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah" and "How Much Is That Doggy In The Window?" (complete with "Arf arf!" responses to the musical question). She would begin playing and warbling; pretty soon the geezers would join in, caterwauling and clapping slightly out of time with the rinky-dink drum machine.
Every Saturday afternoon for a couple of months I heard scattered "Charge" bugle calls coming from the dayroom, though the constantly-blaring idiot box wasn't broadcasting reruns of F Troop. (To this day I have no idea of the source.) The calls reminded me of people with backbone.
At the warehouse, CNA's routinely treated the adult residents like slow children. Especially ignorant CNA's referred to them as "babies"; I guarantee they weren't using urban vernacular. Cardboard laughing clown heads—the type you might find thumbtacked to the corkboard in a first grade classroom—decorated the door to the activities office. The activities staff had adorned the bulletin boards across from the elevators, and the doors to resident's rooms with similar juvenile crap. Of course patients afflicted by dementia or brain damage only understood simple language delivered with exaggerated gestures, but CNA's baby-talked at all the residents regardless of their condition. Grand Poobah scholars call this elderspeak.
Joy Simpson, a member of the National Association of Science Writers, accurately describes the strategies used by most people when addressing an elder (or, for that matter, anybody who uses a mobility device):
• Using a singsong voice, changing pitch and tone, exaggerating words.
• Simplifying the length and complexity of sentences.
• Speaking more slowly.
• Using limited vocabulary.
• Repeating or paraphrasing what has just been said.
• Using terms like "honey" or "dear."
• Using statements that sound like questions.
She forgot one of my favorites: Using plural pronouns when addressing an individual e.g. "How are we today?" "Did we take our medicine?"
Elderspeak assumes incompetence and erodes self-esteem. But a gaggle of researchers—who've likely never lived in a warehouse—assert that elderspeak no longer outrages residents because they've learned to accommodate its habitual use. The milquetoast-pawn behavior I observed in other residents confirmed this.
Emotionally retarded nanowits, who realize in the back of their tiny minds that they'll always be dump trucks of failure, feel the need to bully those weaker than them into submission. Typically, many nursing homes employ such subhumans. But mentally competent residents have the personal responsibility to stand up for themselves and not tolerate the patronizing bullshit dished out by soap-dodging mouth-breathing lowlifes. (Don't allow shiny chirpy do-gooders to fool you—they're just as bad.) It appeared that nobody living in the warehouse got the memo.


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Are you more of a nerd? Or are you a free spirit? This is one thing Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University prods you to ask yourself. We all have natural tendencies toward being more of a saver or more of a spender, or as Dave calls them the "Nerd" (saver) or the "Free Spirit" (spender). Take our fun little quiz to find out which way you are. No peeking ahead because there are no right or wrong answers.
The more honest you are with yourself, the more successful you will be.
1. What comes to mind when you hear the word "budget"?
a.) Restriction
b.) Control
c.) Responsibility
d.) Time-consuming
2.) When you receive extra money, as a work bonus, gift, etc., what do you do with it?
a.) *cha-ching!* Spend it right away
b.) Bury it in a coffee can in the backyard
c.) Daydream about what you want to buy but ultimately save it
d.) Spend it but change your mind several times on what you buy.
3.) If you were debt-free and had $1,000 to do whatever you wanted to with, what would you do?
a.) Spend it before it hits the bank or your hand
b.) Invest it
c.) Buy a few small things or one semi-large purchase and save the rest
d.) Buy something that's been on your wish list for a while
4.) How often do you go shopping?
a.) I'm only not shopping because I'm reading this blog. I have Ebay and Amazon open in other tabs.
b.) I only shop out of necessity.
c.) I go once or twice a month by rarely buy anything
d.) I window shop and browse online often at least weekly but don't always buy.
5.)What would you do if your car broke down today?
a.) Woohoo! I wanted a new car anyway. Post on FB to see if there is a friend that will give me a ride to the dealership
b.) I walk or carpool already to save money on gas
c.) WHAT?!?! NO! This seriously can't be happening!!! I'm SO screwed!
d.) Do research to find the lowest car payment to replace it.
6.) When is the last time that you had $1,000 in savings?
a.) What's a savings? People actually just HAVE money without spending it?
b.) Now
c.) Within the last year
d.) Longer than a year ago
Now it's time for the answers. Let's see how you line up.
If you answered…
Mostly A, you are probably more of a Free-spirit.
Mostly B, you are definitely a nerdy-nerd.
Mostly C, while you do love the occasional "extra" purchase, you are a Free-spirited nerd.
Mostly D, you're leaning towards being a Nerdy free-spirit.
That said, this quiz isn't necessarily for a cut-and-dried definition, but more or less to get you to think, so feel free to breathe a sigh of relief right now.
*hold it… 2… 3…*
Now… doesn't that feel better?
It's important to know that, even though we're speaking from being married, it's good to know whether you're more of a nerd or a free spirit whether you're married or single. That way, you can plan accordingly and create yourself healthy boundaries to set yourself up for success.
So What About Brandee?
When we went through FPU, we heard Dave talk about these two different personality types and had to determine which one we were. Brian thought he was the nerd and I was the free-spirit. My initial reaction was to laugh. And point. And fall from my chair clutching my sides. It wasn't very nice of me.
After some comparison between our behaviors, we realized that he is a free-spirit but has a little nerdy streak in him. I am a nerd but have moments that I let my free-spirit run through meadows of butterflies and daisies and all is right with the world.
After discovering this, I was happy that I had such a helpful way of contributing to my family. I hate math (what kind of nerd hates math, right?), however I am an organizer and a list-maker. I enjoy seeing how our money is being spent and where we can cut back to save more. It's a fun competition for me to discover new ways to save money and beat my previous sales receipt when I buy groceries. The down side for me being the nerd is that I feel guilty for saying "no" so often. I am always concerned that Brian will resent me for having such a controlling role and stifling his ability to be the head of our family. The best advice I have for nerds is to voice these concerns with your spouse, even if they're a free spirit. Make sure you come from a place of love and not a you-think-there-is-a-money-fairy-and-you're-spoiled attitude. Also, I try to budget in a small amount of fun-money for him and myself if it is at all possible.
And For Brian…
Okay… let's be honest. I would probably be in utter chaos if I had to create the budget alone. I mean, I'm not saying I'd be in over-my-head-barely-breathing amounts of debt, but there would simply be more frustration in my financial life than absolutely necessary. That said, it actually plays out very well that Brandee's the nerd; it helps balance me out, and she definitely helps establish a good game plan.
As a man I am results-driven and can follow directions. Brandee and I oftentimes compare ourselves to lions in the sense that women (lionesses) are usually the hunters, seeking out and stalking their prey, rounding up the "meat." Then, once the plan is laid out, the lion is called in to "go for the kill." With Brandee being the nerd, she establishes the plan and then I, being the "killer" can absolutely knock the plan out of the park once I have a good defined goal. Now… I can't lie; everyday I have "OoOoh, piece of candy!" moments but I then realize that it's not in the budget so I quickly check myself and get back to the path. I do feel restricted from time to time, but (mostly) in a good way; more like firmly planted than restricted.
I don't resent Brandee for being a nerd because we have our budget meetings and we agree on where every dime is going. When there are things that I think we need to give more consideration to, I bring it up; she, in turn, looks at all the possible angles with me and then we decide… together. As the man of the house, I know I'm called by God to be the head of the household, however I know I can give her the lead on the budget because quite frankly she is better at it than I am.
So… which are you?
After taking the quiz and reading our conversations, what are your thoughts? Where do you stand in the nerd/free spirit scheme of things? Are there certain things that make you lean more towards one than the other? Are you a combination of both?
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Regardless of how many spots on the 23-man World Cup roster are up for grabs, this game - as well as any subsequent game - means far more to Bradley and some of his players than a result. Among those found wanting were Marvell Wynne, Jeff Cunningham, Robbie Rogers, Sacha Kljestan and Robbie Findley. Doing relatively well were Brad Davis, Clarence Goodson, Alejandro Bedoya, and especially, Jonathan Bornstein, whose performance over the 90 minutes couldn't have been much better, given the obstacles.
If past World Cups are any indication, the odds are at least plausible that a significant injury will knock a prominent U.S. player out of the World Cup, as in the case of Frankie Hejduk and Steve Cherundolo prior to the 2006 competition, and Chris Armas in both 2002 and 2006. Already on the shelf are Oguchi Onyewu, Charlie Davies and Clint Dempsey; Jay DeMerit returned to action in early December after missing more than two months with a corneal infection that required surgery.
Onyewu will have only a few months to get fit and sharp for the World Cup even if he returns to competition in late winter or early spring. As a general rule, a player needs about the same amount of time as his layoff to get back to top form; Onyewu suffered his injury in mid-October, so even if he comes back in mid-March, he'd be at least a month, more like two months, behind the curve on June 12.
In addition to Onyewu, DeMerit and Carlos Bocanegra as his first three choices at central defender, Bradley will need at least one more reliable option. Two-time Defender of the Year Chad Marshall, forced to lead a revamped back line with the dismissal of Conrad, played a mostly solid game, yet couldn't get ball-side of nor could impede Jerry Palacios sufficiently when he dived to head Carlos Pavon's cross past keeper Troy Perkins for the second Honduran goal.
In his 29 minutes of action, Goodson played well. Offered time and space to look upfield while on the ball, he used his passes effectively. On another day, his leading forearm into the upper body and arms of keeper Donis Escobar might have been ruled a foul, but referee Benito Archundia let stand Goodson's goal from a Davis corner kick.
Bradley may pass up all of these defenders if he has more pressing needs in other areas, and if he believes Jonathan Spector can handle the middle if not deployed at right back. Conrad filled in admirably against Italy and Ghana at the 2006 competition, but can Bradley assume he'll be as capable this summer, at age 33?
One can argue the relative softness of both fouls - tugs of the jersey at the shoulder - didn't merit cautions, yet it could also be cited after Archundia pulled out the yellow card on Conrad after his first foul, as well as another relatively innocuous foul by Palacios in the ninth minute, a rather tight level of scrutiny had been established.
Conrad will be suspended for the Feb. 24 match in Tampa against El Salvador and isn't likely to called in for the March 3 game against the Netherlands in Amsterdam. Unlike many of the players called into this January camp, though, he isn't an unknown quantity.
Of the neophytes, substitute Bedoya showed some skill and danger earning his first cap while ranging from side to side, while forward Findley struggled to make an impact paired up top in the first half with a strangely listless Cunningham.
Nearly three weeks of training camp apparently wasn't enough to instill some cohesion amongst Findley, Cunningham and center mids Benny Feilhaber and Kyle Beckerman, as a more polished and confident Honduran midfield shifted and pounced to win the ball, and pass it around crisply once they got it.
Bedoya and three other subs came into a match Honduras led by three goals, so their generally impressive performances can't be taken at face value. Still, a poised showing by Davis livened up the left side of midfield, one of the team's trouble spots, and he far outshone Rogers, whom he replaced, as well as Kljestan.
Bradley is expected to call in a mostly-MLS squad for the El Salvador game, and whatever he deems to be his full squad to face the Netherlands. These look like crucial games for several players, including left back candidate Edgar Castillo, who wasn't called for the Honduras game and played the full 90 minutes for UNL Tigres in a loss to Guadalajara on Saturday.
As one of several tactical switches, Bradley brought on Heath Pearce to play on the left side. Bornstein started the match at left back, spent some time in midfield, then moved into central defense alongside Marshall. Pearce played right back while finishing the 2009 MLS season at FC Dallas, whose coach, Schellas Hyndman, has said Pearce may play defensive mid in 2010.
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The New Jersey News reports on the sad news that Amiri Baraka was admitted to hospital on Monday in critical condition, though it is reported that his condition is improving. From the NJ News:
Amiri Baraka, the former New Jersey poet laureate and well-respected author and playwright, was hospitalized in critical condition last night, officials said.
Baraka, 79, was hospitalized sometime on Monday, according to a post on Central Ward Councilman Darrin Sharif's personal Facebook page.
In a later interview, Sharif said Baraka was in "critical condition" last night, but added his condition might be improving today.
"I think he's better than he was yesterday," Sharif said."I'm just hoping that his condition gets better by the hour and that he's able to come home and have a full recuperation."
The 79-year-old was placed in intensive care on Monday night, according to Frank Baraff, a spokesman for Amiri's son, South Ward Councilman Ras Baraka.
As of 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Baraff said Amiri Baraka "seems to be steadily getting stronger." Baraff said the family was not expected to make any public statements.
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Wembley's May 5 encounter between the Reds and Chelsea will start at 5.15pm but with maintenance work on the rail network over the May Day bank holiday weekend, many supporters may face the prospect of not being able to get back home after the game.
"We stated on record at the end of last season's final that we were looking at a later kick-off time after an FA review of the competition with fans and broadcasters," said a spokesman. "Research showed that 5.15pm was more appealing than 3pm."
The spokesman continued: "5.15pm obviously gives people a chance to attend or play in a game earlier that day before watching the final on TV.
"The later time also maximises a bigger domestic and global TV audience for broadcasters."
But while the television audience will be happy as they settle down for an early evening kick-off, thousands of fans who attend the match are more likely to be worrying about how they are getting home.
Engineering work, planned up to 18 months in advance, by Network Rail over the bank holiday weekend means Virgin Trains have cancelled all but three of their Liverpool to London services on the day of the final.
And while fans are being advised to travel to the capital via Manchester, Chester or Stoke, there appears to be no means of making the return journey as there are no trains returning to the north-west after the game.
Further engineering work near Milton Keynes means return journey times of over five hours for those hoping to travel back the day after.
"As we explained to the FA, the choice of both a 5.15pm kick-off and the staging of the FA Cup final on a bank holiday weekend when Network Rail had already planned essential route improvement works means we cannot offer fans the level of train service they have come to expect," said a Virgin Trains spokesman.


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One of the critical issues facing our country is the looming defense cuts scheduled to take effect at the end of this year. These cuts, termed "sequestration," would hit Virginia especially hard. In America's First District, so many families are deeply involved in our country's military, whether they serve on the front lines in uniform or go to work each day helping to create a product that will assist our soldiers. I believe we must avoid these reductions as our nation's defense budget has already shrunk from an initial round of cuts. Last week, I took to the House floor to share my frustration with the Congress' inaction on looming cuts coming to the nation's defense budget. I believe strongly we must continue to press the issue until legislation is passed and signed into law that ensures responsible budgeting, but does not unfairly target our nation's defense.
There's no better place than here in Virginia to set differences aside, share our love of country, and simply celebrate the U.S.A., our freedom and those who fight for it. We are blessed to have so many notable, historic sites pertinent to our nation's history, from Fredericksburg, to Jamestown, to Yorktown: battlefields, presidential birthplaces and so much more. Wednesday brought a mid-week holiday and visits to local events celebrating and honoring Independence Day. While so many important issues are facing our nation, it was great to join folks in celebrating our freedoms and honoring the men and women who have served and continue to serve to keep us free.
With Congress out of session this week, I also had a chance to meet with many area businesses and folks looking to share their concerns on legislation. We had a great visit to a health care provider center in Garrisonville. So many individuals and families are affected by the care they receive for an ailment. As the debate on health care continues, I believe it is important to connect with patients, families and providers to gain an understanding of the challenges folks are facing. It is important for the community to have access to quality care, and I was grateful for the opportunity to again visit the facility and see firsthand the good work they perform each day. I also had a chance to talk with some patients and hear their perspective on the state of our health care system and what can and should be done to ensure quality, affordable and accessible care.
As always, I appreciate hearing your thoughts, concerns and ideas on the issues facing our nation, and especially as the debates on health care and the federal budget continue. Please continue to engage with me on Facebook, Twitter, and by phone (202) 225-4261 or through email on my website, www.wittman.house.gov.
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I am a huge fan of loads of colour in my living space. I've repainted my living area three main colours - blue, green and purple. I have a bookshelf that is against the wall (I've included a pic) and I am trying to decide what colour to make it. It was dark wood, I put a coat of red on some of it ... don't like the red.
I need some suggestions ... I don't really want to do it in one of the three colours, I'm looking for some contrast. Also, I will do stenciling on it, so if you come up with two or more colours, that's fine.
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I'd probably go with black or white...
white like the feathers
White for sure.
I'd say black and if you're going to stencil go with white or use a color from the wall. I love it by the way.
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I would do it that blue shade that is between the pink and green colors, with the edges and feet done in black. But I kind of have a bias since I like everything in blue and black, heh.
EDIT: Actually I like all of these 'white' suggestions better!
White, most definitely
White with a bold black stencil
Nice job, I like it!
I say BLACK!
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City of Seattle Opens Emergency Center for Seahawks Kickoff 2014/15
The City of Seattle activated the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Joint Information Center (JIC) in support of the Seahawks season opener. Please direct all media inquiries to the JIC using 206-233-5072.
Kickoff is scheduled for 5:40 p.m. and Gates for the free pre-game Soundgarden and Pharrell Williams concert open at 2 p.m. and gates to the stadium will open at 2:30. Participants are encouraged to arrive early and be patient.
The Seahawks game, pre-game concert and other NFL events around Centurylink Field are expected to draw tens of thousands of people into downtown today, likely creating significant traffic impacts before and after the game.
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The U.S.-based IHS Energy think tank sees three primary countries as key oil export sources over the next decade or so: Canada, Brazil and Iraq. And it is the brutal sectarian civil war currently roiling Iraq that has energy markets reacting violently to the risks to supplies from that country, which was expected to provide the majority of new OPEC production over the long term.
On Monday, Christine Lagarde, the IMF's managing director, told U.S. reporters that the effect of spreading Iraqi violence on oil markets could send the U.S. economy reeling.
"When we look at big geopolitical risks of that nature, we have to look at the spill of the consequences on the U.S. economy," Ms. Lagarde told Fox Business News on Monday. "We believe the oil shock that could result from the current tension in Iraq in particular might affect the economy."
Should Canada's federal Conservative government announce its decision to approve the Northern Gateway pipeline to ship oil sands bitumen from Alberta to B.C.'s coastline, as expected Tuesday, this will be the instructive backdrop: A world economy once again buffeted by Middle East volatility, reliant on OPEC supplies that are, too often, not especially reliable. Libya's once-substantial oil production has yet to recover from the civil war in that country that began three years ago. Iranian oil exports, meanwhile, remain tied down by a wobbly regime of nuclear sanctions.
With the Iraqi insurgent group, the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS), training its heavy weaponry on Baghdad, Brent crude prices leaped to a nine-week high. Both Brent and U.S. crude benchmarks added to last week's gains of more than 4%, the most since July, for Brent, and December, for U.S. crude. To a global economy all-too-accustomed to the instability of Mideast oil, the prospect of stable Canadian oilsands oil finally reaching world markets can only look like a helpful step toward some relief.
"There is absolutely no doubt this is almost the moment for Canadian oil and gas revenues and resources," said Ken Coates, a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. "The combination of surging demand from China and India combined with uncertainty in traditional source areas such as Iraq, and Middle East generally, means a country like Canada, one that has its infrastructure in place, is able to provide security of ownership and supply. It is almost a perfect partner."
Indeed, the proposal's controversy is largely within Canada, with some help from international environmental groups who see the oil sands as a particular symbol of industrial excess. Kitimat, where the pipeline would terminate, has been the primary battleground for First Nations and eco warriors. Enbridge, the company proposing Northern Gateway, expects to fight legal challenges before it can bury a single piece of pipe across the Western hinterland.
The Northern Gateway project will not erase the risk premium in oil prices in the short-term, but it is a vital piece of infrastructure that helps Canada diversify to other markets, and signals some supply stability for Asian customers obsessed with energy security.
"Certainly this would add to global supplies particularly as Northern Gateway would help Canadian oil reconnect to global prices, so that the horrible discounts that you see in Western Canada on and off over the last couple of years would go away," said Jamie Webster, senior director at IHS Energy. "Of course, that would incentivize additional investment in the oilsands and hopefully additional volumes."
In its annual report earlier this month, the International Energy Agency noted that the world would remain dependent on Middle East resources to ensure oil prices remain capped over the next two decades.
However, even there, supply shortages loom. Should Middle East investment fail to pick up in time to avert a shortfall, oil could rise an average of US$15 per barrel higher by 2025, the Paris-based advisor to OECD countries warned.
But the agency's worst fears already began to unravel within weeks, as oil prices have jumped and Iraq's investment landscape looks increasingly unattractive.
If Iraqi oil disappears from the market, crude prices could be "within striking distance" of the record US$147 reached in August 2008, Mr. Webster said.
As the Chinese helplessly watch their investments in Iraqi oilfields threatened by terrorist groups, they will be looking to Prime Minister Stephen Harper's cabinet decision on Northern Gateway to see that at least their significant Canadian investments do not go up in smoke, too.
China has invested billions in the landlocked Canadian oilsands over the past decade and state-owned Sinopec Ltd. has a stake in Northern Gateway pipeline.
"Canada is still the preferred investment destination because of our partially open access and regulatory aspect," said Peter Howard, president of the Canadian Energy Research Institute. "The problem we have is just getting those barrels off the continent."
Ottawa is certainly positioning itself as a stable and dependable supplier of crude oil and natural gas, not only to deep-pocketed Asian investors, but also their European Union counterparts, who are reportedly warming up to Canadian oilsands and are seeking to diversify away from Russian energy supplies.
But behind the posturing is a quiet desperation. Ottawa must approve Northern Gateway to send a message to U.S. President Barack Obama — who continues to dither over the transcontinental Keystone pipeline project — that pipelines are safe and practical ways to transport oil, and also to Asian investors that the oilsands are not deadlocked and landlocked.
The Conservatives have long emphasized the need for Canada to get its oil to international markets, which is why the prime minister is widely expected to approve Northern Gateway this week. With so many reminders lately of how dicey other major supply sources can frequently be, the world may be very much in a mood to agree with him.


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EDL Financer Is Breivik's "Perfect Knight": Ray
The "perfect knight" Norwegian terror suspect Anders Behring Breivik said he met at a 2002 London initiation ceremony of the Knights Templar is English Defence League financier and political controller Alan Lake, according to a self-proclaimed "founding father" of the group.
"[….] Now the penny has finally dropped on who the most likely person is, who 'Richard' the English mentor of Anders Breivik is," writes English Defence League founder Paul Ray, on his blog Lionheart UK. "EDL's financier and political controller Alan Lake."
As previously reported, Breivik wrote in a 1,500-page manifesto he released before going on Friday's killing spree that he met a man he calls Richard and describes as a "perfect Knight" at the April 2002 meeting in London.
"The order is to serve as an armed Indigenous Rights Organisation and as a Crusader Movement," Breivik wrote, claiming that group consisted of a handful of "successful entrepreneurs, business or political leaders" from the European right.
The writings prompted Scotland Yard to launch a probe into possible British accomplices of the terrorist attack, which killed 76.
Ray, who calls himself one of "the founding fathers" of the right-wing English Defence League, and was arrested three years ago for "inciting racial hatred" with his blog. He writes under the penname "Lionheart," named after King Richard I, who earned the name Lionheart for commanding armies as a teenager during the Third Crusade.
Anti-Jihadist blog The Gates of Vienna wrote sympathetically about Ray on December 29, 2009, listing him as one of the "Heroes of the Counterjihad."
The UK Daily Telegraph identified Ray as the blogger Lionheart on Monday. Ray denied any involvment in right-wing politics, knowing Breivik or even writing a blog. When reporters showed him a picture of himself with the caption "Lionheart," Ray replied, "that isn't me."
Possibly scared that he would be pinned as the "Richard" praised by Breivik in his manifesto, Ray has sought to condemn the terrorist killings and distance himself from any percieved associatations with the accused.
"I might be a Christian fundamentalist who has a deep dislike for Islamic fundamentalism who looks to Templarism as an example, but anyone who knows me knows that I personally would play no part in such inhumane savagery that has no place in the civilised world," Ray wrote on Monday night.
Ray lays out a full indictment of Alan Lake on his blog, posting video links to a speech the right-winger gave in Norway back in October 2009, and an interview he gave "for a documentary there which puts him clearly at the scene of the crime."
"Not only that, his [Lake's] murderous ideals are there for all to see when he says that he would execute those who believe in sharia law," Ray writes, providing linkage to prove his accusation.
"All arrows point towards Alan Lake, and all circumstantial evidence points towards Alan Lake," Ray claims.
Ray's accusation may also be a bit of payback. In the blog post, Ray claims Lake usurped power from him "as soon as my back was turned and I was out of the Country [sic]" and changed the direction of the group into a more destructive one.


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Dinosaur Uprising: Land, Sea and Air - summer holidays 2016
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- 23 July - 4 September 2016
We have returned to normal after the summer's prehistoric invasion, which has come to an end.
Breaking news: dinosaurs at Eden
Watch this news report for the latest on Dinosaur Uprising.Play video
Hatchcam video
Watch as a pterosaur hatches from an egg that we found in our Rainforest Biome!Play video
Find out what happened
Come face to face with a pack of life-size moving dinosaurs. Marvel at their monstrous jaws stripped down to bare bone (complete with gleaming, full-size teeth). Learn more about their habits and ways of hunting down their dinner.
Watch out for our roving T. rex and Triceratops as you stroll through the Outdoor Gardens – they may have given their handlers the slip and be lurking around every corner and behind every tree (you may also spot some gentler baby creatures that the little ones can make friends with).
Be amazed by the secret life of the prehistoric seas. Dive into oceanic depths to 'swim' with ancient aquatic creatures that will astound you with their playful and unearthly ways. Watch wide-eyed from a distance or be brave enough to get up close to the majestic plesiosaur.
Wonder at winged rulers of the skies swooping through the Mediterranean Biome, as we invite you to meet our pterosaurs. From the strange-looking Dimorphodon with its oversized head to the mighty Pteradon, learn little known facts about these ancient flying reptiles.
Details and timings of dinosaur activities
- Discovery Journal: Inside your Discovery Journal you will find lots of ways to sharpen your dinosaur knowledge. Keep your journal with you, and collect the stamps as you complete the activities around Eden. You can pick up your journal in the Visitor Centre, Palaeo Camp and the Information Kiosk in the Link Building, or download it here (PDF).
- Warning: Dinosaurs operating in this area: Take care as you walk around Eden, as some dinosaurs have made this habitat their home. These creatures are extremely dangerous, so please remain calm and approach them with caution. There will be a dinosaur appearance every hour, on the hour in the Orchard near the Arena in the middle of the Eden site at 11am–7pm (Mon–Thurs) and 11am–5pm (Fri, Sat and Sun). Warning signs in the area give you more information about which dinosaur we expect to spot when.
- Land and Sea Discovery: During the Mesozoic era there was a huge diversity of life on earth. Warm seas teemed with life. Giant marine reptiles swam with sharks, among beautiful coral reefs. Terrifying carnivorous dinosaurs hunted for their prey and herbivores roamed the woods and plains. This exhibit in the big white Stage structure in the Arena will be open all day.
- Palaeo Camp: Here, you can hone your palaeontology skills in our dig pit and uncover prehistoric treasures.
- The Dig Pit: Help us with our excavation, and find out how scientists pieced together the giants of the past. Located in the Palaeo Camp tents in the Arena. Open 9.30am–7.30pm (Mon-Thurs), 9.30am–5.30pm (Fri, Sat and Sun)
- Trapped in Time: Discover the secrets hidden within amber. Use a magnifying glass to study animal material from millions of years ago. Located in the Palaeo Camp tents in the Arena. Open 9.30am–7.30pm (Mon-Thurs), 9.30am–5.30pm (Fri, Sat and Sun).
- Pieces of History: How well do you know the mighty ichthyosaur? Can you piece together a fossil to see what this prehistoric creature of the seas looked like? Located in the Palaeo Camp tents in the Arena. Open 9.30am–7.30pm (Mon-Thurs), 9.30am–5.30pm (Fri, Sat and Sun).
- Dino Watch: Come and enjoy a show that was 65 million years in the making. We will be investigating the wonderful world of pterosaurs and will be visited by a special guest from the past. It will be pre-hysterical. Located in Citrus in the Mediterranean Biome – see the board at this location for performance times.
- Storytelling: Immerse yourself in our stories of flight. Step into a world where anything is possible and the sky's the limit. Located in Citrus in the Mediterranean Biome – see the board at this location for performance times.
Dinos by night
Enjoy a night out with our prehistoric friends. During the summer, we're open until 8pm Monday to Thursday, so you can choose to visit us for the whole day or just stop by on your way home from the beach. What's more, if you buy your ticket at the Visitor Centre after 3.30pm over the summer, you'll be able to get your tickets for a discounted rate. Get more details on our tickets page.
Relaxed sessions
We are offering some relaxed sessions for children with autism spectrum condition, sensory and communication needs or learning disabilities who may benefit from a more informal experience. They will take place on the mornings of the following Fridays and Saturdays: 30 July; 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 August; and 2 September.
The Eden site will be open from 8am to allow time for you to journey down. The Stage (the large white structure in the middle of our site, where the main dinosaur exhibition is based) will be open from 8am to 9.30am exclusively for those booked onto the session. There will be special access to the main Eden dinosaur exhibition for you to enjoy at your own pace in a more calm and gentle environment followed by an opportunity to meet the dinosaur puppets in person and enjoy a hands-on sensory experience with them. The sessions will be limited to a max 50 people; this is a mix of adults and children.
From 9:30am onwards you are very welcome to stay and enjoy the rest of the Eden site including the other dinosaur activities. Our Adventure Journal leaflet and signage will feature accessible information allowing all children to enjoy Dinosaur Uprising.
Please note that booking is required, and upon booking you will be emailed a pre-visit information pack enabling you to prepare for your visit. You will also need to buy an Eden admission ticket.
Online reviews
Our Dinosaur Uproar 2015 event was featured in the Independent's best new family attractions.
What people are saying on social media this year:
- We have been to see the dinosaurs today, wow, every year it gets better and better!!
- Fab day @edenproject! 3 year old so excited to see real dinosaurs... 6 year old loved playing paleontologist
- Captivating storytelling from from Dino Watch @edenproject. Hilarious as well as fascinating.
- Dinosaur Uprising at @edenproject is amazing! Definitely recommend visiting
- A truly unique, engaging and interactive experience for all of us.
- Had a lovely time with the dinosaurs. Our daughter got a surprise when the T Rex came up to her in her wheelchair and snuggled into her. Made her day and ours.
- Probably the only T-Rex selfie I'll ever take! Great fun


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This is a discussion on My 4-legged pal lost his battle with cancer - the quiet is deafening within the Bob & Terry's Place forums, part of the The Back Porch category; 2 weeks ago had to sleep our 4th dog. a rescue who had 11.5 good years. the quiet hurts and i keep thinking i need ...
2 weeks ago had to sleep our 4th dog. a rescue who had 11.5 good years.
the quiet hurts and i keep thinking i need to let her out.....
they mix so well in a family amd hurt truly when they are gone.
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Sorry for your loss. They take your breath away and leave love in your heart.
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We all know that they are not just Dogs but they are really FAMILY. Lost my Golden Retriever and German Shephard about four years ago, they were 16 years old and it still hurts.
I've got two yellows at 8 years old now & I can only guess how hard it will be to see them go. I am truly sorry for your loss.
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We lost our 15 year old German Shorthaired Pointer just a couple months ago buddy so I know what you're going through.
Here's another version of the Rainbow Bridge for you.
The Rainbow Bridge
May you find some solace in playing it.
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So sorry for your loss, I have been there also with our springers. I like the idea of trading places the next time around. They've got the unconditional love part down, we humans benefit from that so much.
"Good decisions come from experience;
experience comes from bad decisions"
Last year I had to put my 13 year old Chocolate lab down,she was a sweetheart and we hunted several years together,when I broke my neck in 2002 after I got home she wouldn't leave my side except when she had to go out,and then came back and layed at my feet,8 years later to the day I broke my neck I had to have her euthanised,I cried like a baby.I finally got up the strength to look for a dog at the Rescue shelter about 4 months ago,the timing must of been right,I brought home a Lab/Greyhound mix that is just as sweet as "Lucky" was.One day I hope to be reunited with the pets that have gone before me,we know how you feel
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All I can say is I am sorry for your loss. I know what you are going thru I just had to put my 12 and a half year old saint bernard (chewy) to sleep last friday and it is hard. Good luck.
All of God's children are precious and this includes our animal friends as well as we humans. If only we could learn the lessons these friends try to teach us, how much better off we would be! Blessings on you and your friend. Someone once said that our loved who have "left us " are never really " gone" from us: they are here when we think of them and see a scene we have shared or smell a fragrance that reminds us of days that used to be. A poet has said:" There is no death:all the universe is life." Keep your beloved Friend in your heart and he/she will be with you wherever you are. You are not alone!
Chicken Little? Who the heck is Chicken Little? And what does she know, anyway?!
" The will of the majority, the natural law of every society, is the only sure guardian of the rights of man." Thomas Jefferson.
Thank you all so much for the kind words. I shed a lot of tears throughout this whole, painful process. I'm very appreciative of the sympathies.....
I'm so very sorry for your loss...I feel your grief.
Sometimes in life you have to stand your ground. It's a hard lesson to learn and even most adults don't get it, but in the end only I can be responsible for my life. If faced with any type of adversity, only I can overcome it. Waiting for someone else to take responsibility is a long fruitless wait.
Sorry for your loss. Fourteen years together is a true blessing, and yeah, they really are your best friend.
I have sometimes thought of the final cause of dogs having such short lives and I am quite satisified it is in compassion to the human race; for if we suffer so much in losing a dog after an acquaintence of ten or twelve years, what would it be if they were to live double that time? Sir Walter Scott
No words can fix the pain. Just be glad you gave a good friend a good life.
I too like others who have responded to your post have gone through the pain of losing a beloved pet.
As I type this, the 14 year old mix breed dog that my wife had when we met and came to live with me when the wife and I got married is upstairs on the bed with her. I have so much of my life now around that dog, that I just can't imagine her not being here.
I know that someday, again I will have to endure the pain of seeing another pet end up like that. There are no words of comfort to say, only that I feel that they will be where we go when we leave this world.
May God ease your pain in this time of loss.
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Sorry for your loss.Only a dog lover will understand is right.The guy i work with thought i was stupid for saying i care for my dogs more than some people i know.


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"Short week here, quick turnaround and probably hopefully we are exactly what the doctor ordered for this football team. I think our guys have had a great attitude this week and I'm excited about getting back out on the field with them."
Can you put into words how big of a loss Casey's injury is, and what's the position looking like after that?
"Well, Casey, losing him is obviously a big loss for our football team. I think he's the record-holder here at the school for just about everything in the kicking game, and he brings a wealth of experience and a lot of confidence to the position.
"You know, Thomas Moore will be handling all the place kicking and kicking off duties. The thing was, when Casey was injured last year, Thomas was the one who was doing all the kicking at that time. So we feel comfortable with him. He's had plenty of live reps in games throughout his career. Even though we are going to miss him, the next guy is going to step up and play."
Your first year in the conference, how different do you feel preparing for a team that you prepared for last year and at their place?
"Well, I mean, it's very similar. We really haven't changed how we prepare for them. I mean, you know, I can say this, in just watching them, I'm impressed with the turnaround that they have had during this season.
"I mean, you don't see a lot of things happen like that in football, and I think that they had a rough spot-- a rough road there for a little bit and now it's like a totally different football team. You can see the confidence in the way they play and they are taking care of the football and all those things. So we will prepare for them this week exactly like we did last year, except for it's half the time."
Do you see what they do with the two quarterbacks?
"No, they don't change their system or change the scheme or anything like that. Both guys, I think they have a lot of confidence in both of them and I think both have gotten better as the year has gone on. So they are playing both of them and they feel like both of them bring something to the table obviously, or they wouldn't be playing them. For us, it's the same game plan whichever one is in the game."
You talked about Jonathan Cooper; can you talk about what is good about Jonathan and what you see from O'Dea and compare their games a little bit?
"I would say first of all in comparison, they are two different positions. One is on the inside and one is on the outside. I think their guy-- he is obviously a very, very good player and I'm sure he's going to probably play for a long time himself.
"On our side of it, Jonathan is really the complete package. I mean, and I'm very proud to say that I've had the opportunity to coach him because he's a great young man, and he's very intelligent. When you talk to him about what he needs to improve in a certain area, he is constantly working on that and wants to know what else he can do. He's very, very athletic for a big man, and is just a huge part of our offense."
When you look at the film of Saturday's game, with the 68 points you gave up, is there a fluke or fundamental breakdown? Is it something you can fix in five days?
"There's a lot of things you can fix in a short period of time, because one, you're not going to face that offense. So we don't have to worry about the assignment discipline on the options.
"But yeah, there are some things, definitely. We gave up a kickoff return for a touchdown. We had a botched fake punt on the 25-yard line that gave them another score. We turned the ball over on a screen pass on our own side, and we fumbled ball in the red zone going in. So there were around 24 points just off of special teams and turnover mishaps. Yeah, we can correct a lot of things."
You mentioned the kickoff return. I've asked a couple other coaches this. You've had a long kickoff return in the Virginia Tech game that was very important, and you gave up one. This year in the ACC there have been more long kick after returns, 90-yards plus, more than ever before in history, any reason for that?
"I think you have some pretty danged good players back there returning the football, I really do. I think people are still feeling out and trying to decide how they want to want to handle moving it up to the 35-yard line; instead of some have the ability to kick it out in the end of the end zone and some don't and they are trying to figure out what they want to do if they can't."
On kickoffs, does moving from the 25 to the 20 change your approach, maybe be more anxious to take a touchback than you might have been at the 20?
"Yeah, because one, the kicking team is closer, also. So your chances are probably not as good if it's kicked deeper in the end zone. Yeah, we have talked about that and the philosophy has altered a little bit."


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This is a discussion on Fng! within the New Members Introduce Yourself forums, part of the Welcome To DefensiveCarry.com category; Hi folks, Figured I'd do as the instructions suggest and introduce myself. My name's Adam and I live in Massachusetts. I found this forum by ...
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Figured I'd do as the instructions suggest and introduce myself. My name's Adam and I live in Massachusetts. I found this forum by way of THR and thought I'd see what I can learn. I'm among the 10mm minority and usually carry a G29. "My other ride's" an H&K USP .45, but it lacks in the concealability part.
Nice to see such a group of folks that feels like I do and I look forward to interacting with y'all.
Welcome :)
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Welcome AdamMust be choice of cover garments - should be able to hide that OK!"My other ride's" an H&K USP .45, but it lacks in the concealability part.
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http://www.rkba-2a.com/ - a portal for 2A links, articles and some videos.
Thanks for registering! :unitedsta
Happy to have you here.
I guess you know if you've already read some threads that you can just joing right in.
Lots of new members are putting their 2 cents worth in these days & we love having them do that.
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Welcome to the Forum Adam. Another G29 Guy here, that also utilizes the 357 Sig Conversian BBL. I also carry a HK USP Compact in 40 S&W, Kimber Pro CDP among a lot of other stuff as well.Originally Posted by adrock
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Welcome to the forum, Adam!
Coimhéad fearg fhear na foighde; Beware the anger of a patient man.
Welcome to the forum sir. Hunt with a guy that uses a 10mm(Javalina) and have seen it absolutely HAMMER 200lb. hogs. How 'bout this >> Wish that Glock would make a mid size,single stack,10mm. What a great CCW that would be. Again,welcome.---------


text: by Cory Jensen Dec 31, 2010 Comments (4) AIChE Topics: Professional Development Young Professionals Share This Post: Over the course of the YP-Fellows mentoring pilot program (June 2010 to December 2010), three discussion topics were offered to pairs in order to stimulate conversation and promote dialogue. David Wishnick and I selected three topics that can be represented generally as: 1) Networking [1] 2) Ethics [2], and 3) "When mentoring goes bad" [3], each utilizing a respective publication as a center piece. Networking During our pilot program, networking turned out to be a key component that has allowed Young Professionals (YPs) to get involved in several aspects of AIChE as well as in their respective industries. One YP even mentioned that the only reason he attended the Fall 2010 Annual meeting was because of his involvement in the program. Deeper organization involvement also has been a culmination of a number of AIChE initiatives that have taken various monikers (e.g. the Rainbow Program, New Horizons, and Opening Doors). YPs have participated in operating council meetings, social functions, and over the course of the last few years been part of larger initiatives (e.g., Wendy Young - The Water Initiative). Therefore, I think that the topic of networking is classic and essential. Ethics Prior to this semester, ethics was a topic that I only knew about from an "Order of the Engineer" perspective, from my professional engineer training, and through several conversations during my graduate education. I included a piece for the mentoring pilot as a discussion topic from my participation in "An Introduction to Research Ethics" SYGN502 class offered at the Colorado School of Mines, taught by Monika von Glinski and Dr. Roel Snieder. The selected reading [2], like a good graduate education course, opened my eyes to how little I know, and gave me an appreciation for an established and deeper philosophy. A brief review of the reading can be found on the Web [4]. When Mentoring Goes Bad The final topic selected by David ("When mentoring goes bad" [3]), brings a realistic perspective that not all mentoring relationships are "good." Hopefully this topic provoked questions, such as how to handle these situations, what "good" vs. "bad" may be, and how to resolve differences without sacrificing individual goals. During the pilot, I also read Alan Rossiter's text on professional excellence which is an excellent seasoned professional's concise take on the topic[5]. Finally, I also read a book by Debra E. Meyerson titled Tempered Radicals: How Everyday Leaders Inspire Change at Work[6], which I would also recommend to at least broaden perspective. I hope sharing our choices of topics is helpful. We welcome all comments, and for those who participated in the pilot, we hope you enjoyed the experience! Cheers! Cory Jensen is a PhD student at the Colorado School of Mines and an AIChE Volunteer. References [1] Thomas, K. M. Diversity Dynamics in the Workplace. Belmont, CA: Thomson Wadsworth, 2005. [2] Mitcham, C. Duval, R.S. Engineer's Toolkit: Engineering Ethics. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 2000. [3] MIT Sloan Management Review, Human Resources. When Mentoring Goes Bad By Dawn E. Chandler, Lillian Eby and Stacy McManus. May 24, 2010.[4] http://www.engr.psu.edu/ethics/theories.asp. [5] Rossiter, A. Professional Excellence: Beyond Technical Competence. Hoboken NJ John Wiley & Sons, 2008. [6] Meyerson DE. Tempered radicals: How Everyday Leaders Inspire Change at Work. Harvard Business School Press Boston, MA, 2003. Log in to post comments Comments May (not verified) Dec 31, 2010 Thanks for the post and I find the topic "when mentoring goes bad" unique and refreshing to see. I think it is about open dialogue and having the courage to end the mentoring relationship if it is not what one is expected. Cory Jensen (not verified) Dec 31, 2010 Knowing when to say when is critical and a part of the pilot that required focus and attention from a large and experienced planning group. I really came to appreciate this topic because as I continue in my career, I have seen first hand how "poor" relationships (that can consume yrs of time) can have serious outcomes when not addressed in a fashion that preserves individual rights-goals equitably. Thank you for the comment and I hope we can get some more feedback on discussion points! ehorahan (not verified) Jan 3, 2011 I would be interested in the topics of work-life balance and being aware of your job situation (i.e. poisonous work environment, lack of mobility, etc.). As someone with only about 5 years work experience, it would be interesting to hear the opinions of more experienced colleagues on these subjects. May (not verified) Jan 6, 2011 Elizabeth - Good suggestions! Topics like worklife balance and job situation awareness (ie, when it's time to go) will generate a lot of interest. Whenever I poll employees at work, worklife balance (particularly female professionals) normally surface to the top as one of the most popular topics. Personally, I would like to the different perspectives job mobility ( what are the pros and cons of moving around?) Log in to post comments


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I'm John on board the Oday 40 Marylee. This is our third year living aboard our boat.
I'm trying to compile a list of 39's and 40's with serial numbers. I guess I'm just curious about the number of these models still out there.
I know a few of you and I've met quite a few so far in our travels. If you would like to send me info on your 40 or 39 I would really appreciate it.
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I see I have to post 2 or greater to post links so I guess this is 1.
You can email me direct at firstname.lastname@example.com if you wish or post here.
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Hull #17: O'Day 39
I have recently sold my O'Day 39 "MORPHEUS" (Hull #17).
I liveaboard a 40 #177. Shes a 1987.
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We have O Day 39 number 81 1984 that we bought March 2006. Now named Dror, was Sparrow.
Great Boat, have spent 4 years unmuddling it.
Numerous projects including large holding tank, solar panels, refrigeration, new water heater, new cushions, track on mast for spinnaker pole, new standing and running rigging, lifelines, windlass and more.
Also stripped the bottom and epoxy coated last spring.
Happy to help with advice. email@example.com
Have just started a sailing Blog Welcome
So far only has solar panels but working on the rest.
Purchase hull 54 a 39' 1983. Now on the hard in Wisconsin with a long list of projects
Oday 39 and 40's
Thanks for all your responses. So far I have been able to account for 13 O39's and 14 O40's. I have personally met 7 of these owners and spent time on their boats.
So far I have hulls #17 thru 106 in the 39's and 131 thru 193 in the 40's. I am guessing that there was approximately 200 of our style boats made.
For all the doubters of the Oday line that may stumble across this post I would like to add that my wife and I have put over 15,000 miles behind us in the past three years. We have sailed the Great Lakes, the East Coast from the Keys to Martha's Vineyard and made two trips to the Bahamas. We are landlocked for a year but will set out for the Caribbean in 2012.
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How would you guys compare the build quality of the 39 with a Hunter or Bene? Is it a composite hull below the waterline?
O'Day seems to always get lost in the brand discussions, but I've seen some favorable comments about them from more racer-oriented sailors.
IIRC the boats talked about are Jeanneau's brought over by O'Day or built over here in the states, but a Jeanneau Sunn Fizz design. One can find some more info at www.jeanneau-owners.com too!
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text: Ok when I joined the Army in Sept 2005 I had no anxiety issues what so ever, well in 2008 I began having panic attacks and could not stand to be in a crowded area. Well back when I was talking to my doctor about anything childhood related she made a note saying I had anxiety at the age of 14, BUT it was not panic attacks like she made it sound out to be, I had 10 percent for Anxiety but the VA took it away from me because they said it was a "pre existing condition" which it wasn't and I have the documentation from when I was a kid to prove it, my mom and dad when I was a kid was getting a divorce and I washed my hands alot and my mom took me to Ridgeview and I got seen ONE time, but I have that paper in the Vista system now in the VA but it seems like they are just ignoring it, it clearly says O.C.D. not panic attacks with agorophobia, what do I do to get their attention on this, I've tried the D.A.V. but they just sent off for the Nashville Regional Office to have a permission to get into my medical records at Ridgeview for that one time problem I had for like a month. When I went through Meps I didn't have nothing wrong with me physically or especially mentally. So what should I do?