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Bulls' Colome excels in Triple-A debut
Rays prospect strikes out four, pitches six scoreless innings
By Robert Emrich / Special to MLB.com | August 3, 2012 7:54 PM ET
The Rays' No. 13 prospect struck out four and gave up two hits over six shutout innings as the Durham Bulls defeated the Gwinnett Braves, 5-3.
Colome, who did not figure in the decision, walked four and faced five batters over the minimum. He threw 59 of 98 pitches for strikes and ended by fanning the last two batters he faced.
"He was extremely impressive," Rays Minor League pitching coordinator Dick Bosman said. "He threw a lot of strikes and got some strikeouts when he needed it. The kid went out there and was as advertised. He went out there and did the things he's been doing all year. It was just nice to see him get settled in after the first inning and get rolling a little bit. He's the real deal."
Colome was promoted following a scorching July in which he was 5-1 with a 2.23 ERA in six starts for Double-A Montgomery. He ended his stint in the Southern League with an 8-3 record, 3.48 ERA and 75 strikeouts over 75 innings.
"It's nice to see him move up the ladder after doing what he needed to do in Double-A, basically get that cutter to where he could throw it behind in the count," said Bosman, who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1966-76. "His change has come a long ways and he's been able to command the fastball down in the zone.
"It has a lot more meaning when you've been at the knees at 96 mph and then you can throw the fastball at the letters. You're going to get guys to chase that a bit more."
The Braves put only two runners in scoring position against Colome. Luis Durango walked to lead off the game and moved up on a wild pitch, before the native of the Dominican Republic retired the next three batters. In the fifth, Josh Kroeger drew another leadoff walk and J.C. Boscan singled with one out, but Colome got Durango to ground into an inning-ending double play.
And while Bosman was pleased with what he saw from Colome on Friday, he said the 23-year-old right-hander has some more work to do before he can conquer Triple-A.
"I think ... that he's going to find out that he needs to be more aggressive early in the count, which will keep his pitch count down," Bosman said. "It wasn't very much of a factor tonight because the fastball and the cut fastball were effective. But it will be as we go along."
Adam Liberatore (1-0) was credited with his first Triple-A win after allowing one hit in the seventh. After Frank De Los Santos surrendered three runs in the eighth, Dane De La Rosa pitched a perfect ninth to earn his 14th save.
Stephen Vogt tripled and drove in three runs for the Bulls, who got three hits and a run scored from Jesus Feliciano. Rehabbing Rays third baseman Evan Longoria walked in five plate appearances.
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Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney had a spring in his step Thursday following the presidential debate in Denver. President Barack Obama retains a slight lead in the polls as he awaits Friday's job numbers.
A day after a muted performance in a presidential debate, U.S. President Barack Obama fought back against Republican rival Mitt Romney on Thursday and the Democrat's re-election campaign vowed to learn lessons from the setback.

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Each year, each member of Tau Beta Pi is required to perform at least one service project that benefits the community in some way.
Current Activities
Sweetwater Organics
A group of students will be designing and constructing two tropism machines.
Past Activities
Meaningful Makeover
Kelly Costello, our president, has been working tirelessly to setup another project for this Spring. It is the Meaningful Makeover project, where we renovate one of the living quarters for families taking shelter at the Salvation Army's rehabilitation center. This is a great way to fulfill your service hour requirements. We hope that you all will consider volunteering. This year, we will be helping two families out! Date: April 18, 2009
Junior Achievement Day
Paul Tychsen, a past TBP member, has asked me to let you know about a community service/networking event called Junior Achievement Day. "During this day, students from MSOE team with Accenture employees in a local grade school to teach real-life skills. This could be anything from counting change to tying shoes. I graduated from MSOE last year and am working for Accenture, an international consulting firm. Our hope is to recruit 5-10 MSOE students to help with the event. In doing so, we also hope to establish a stronger relationship with the MSOE community.


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Tom's Best of 2012
1. Favourite album of 2012?
Alt-J - An Awesome Wave, Here We Go Magic - A Different Ship. Both utterly spellbinding albums and impossible to choose between them.
2. Favourite single?
Don't know about singles but I loved Always Been Your Love off In Our Heads by Hot Chip.
3. Best gig you saw?
Neil Hannon at the Royal Festival Hall. I also fulfilled a dream by getting to sing on stage with him. Every Divine Comedy album is a work of art - particularly Absent Friends and Regeneration.
4. Best gig you played?
Hands down it would have to be the one in Paraguay. It was awesome in every way - the venue, the warm evening breeze, the fans and we played with a lot of passion.
gabicanatAe's photo of the Paraguay show
5. Best film you saw?
A lot to choose from - Killer Joe, Searching For Sugarman made me cry, Cabin In The Woods is a left turn for a tired old genre - which is nice(!).
6. Best journey you made?
Wandering the streets of Ljubljana in the snow then sitting down to eat roast chestnuts on a bench by the river.
7. Best TV show you watched?
The Hour is pretty great, Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 8 was the best season yet.
8. Best book you read?
The Crow Road by Iain Banks - bittersweet and lovely.
9. Best meal you ate?
Noma in Copenhagen. Although how can it be that despite a 20 course lunch, I felt hungry three hours later? Greed perhaps?
10. Best thing you bought yourself?
I'm struggling here - I honestly can't think of ANYTHING useful that I bought - it's just a succession of useless things that I don't need.
11. Best thing someone else bought for you?
My wife bought me a bird table for outside the kitchen window - now I'll never get bored doing the washing up.
12. Best website you visited or app/podcast you downloaded?
TuneIn Radio - Test Match Special and Radio 4 can now be with me wherever I am in the world.
13. Best thing that happened in 2012 for Keane?
Number 1 album for the fifth time. Not many bands can say that… apart from The Beatles!
14. Best thing that happened in 2012 for you?
See above. Escaping with my sanity - there were some dicey times in there.
15. Finally, what are you looking forward to in 2013?
Doing some songwriting, becoming the fittest I've ever been in my life, breaking 70 on a golf course (don't worry if you don't know what that means), spending some time in my garden and my studio.
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I'm from chile and i went to the show in paraguay, i was amazed about how much people were there in the concert plus the band played awesome, thanks paraguay and the band, now im going to see them again in my country, so see you soon
Hi, Tom! Thank you for sharing with us your best of 2012! If you break 70 on a golf course then you can play with the pros!!! In sweden is so cold we can't play all the year... I'll be satisfied only by starting to play again this summer (I havent play for 8 years) and having some nice rounds. And of course it would be nice to see you guys again! Have a great 2013 and good luck!
:-) :-*
Let us clap for Tom for doing his best of 2012👏 Praise the Lord! Thanks Tom!!!
yoooooooooooooooooooooooooo was there ....... my cries and my emotion I passed Tom, my proudly Paraguay
keren,, :)
ISA, from Brasil, Sao Paulo *** Best answear: the best journey you made... great! I could picture the scene... Lots of love! ( I am trying to figure out what a bird table is... I have an idea of it, but I am not sure of it... ). :.) Lots of love! XXXX
What exactly is a bird table??:)
I would love to see a picture of some of the birdies outside your window. Twice I went to England, in 1988 and in 1995, and that was way before I looked for birds. I wonder how similar they are to what we have here in Vermont. Probably lots of English sparrows, yes? See you guys soon at the soundcheck party then the concert in Burlington!
Dear Tom, thanks for your nice comments, you're a very special person .. when you mention the best of 2013 I hope you're having played in Argentina .. hope to see you soon! I love you-Romina
tommy pero si el mejor concierto fue en mexico todos los fans gritamos a morir :D
I love u so much Tom!! Kisses!! :)) USA/MEX
It's about flipping time Tom does some songwriting! From what we've heard in the past he's really quite good. Good job Tom. Looking forward to actually hearing some of YOUR stuff!
this is incredible, I mention Paraguay is exciting, and certainly are the best! =)
You will never walk alone, Tom ( Liverpool FC ). T'estima Marisa.
hi! it is great that you like Ljubljana! If you come again, me and my friend would like to be your tourist guide:)
I could see that the gig in Mexico was not special for any of you ... sorry if we were not the audience that you expected but anyway for me was a great concert MÉXICO LOVES YOU!!
Hi Keane Please, please play Bruce Springsteen "The River" the whole song with orgue. The Live Version 2008 is fantastic but too short. It´s even better than Fix You...
Great 2012 Tom!!! Finaly!!!! Kisses and Hugs :D ^^
is it any wonder ? Song Tim' s The best. Energy. Love is the End Tom voice ' s The best. Silenced by The night song Tim's The best Strangeland. Disconnected for Tom.
Tomch, Tom, Tomy, Tom Chaplin, Sir. Tom. Your voice actually is excellent. But you can't be alone. Keane = Tom + Tim + Richard + Jesse Football Club Barcelona = Messi + Xavi + Iniesta + Pujol = Pep Guardiola Te aprecia Marisa. Barcelona. Una aprendiz de piano.
Your answer for #11 was so adorable! I can so imagine you looking outside the kitchen window and humming beautiful Keane songs while washing the dishes. You're sweet beyond words. Thank you for taking the time to answer these questions. Have a fantastic 2013! Cheers!
Hi Tom! Tom thank you very much thank you very much guys for coming to Paraguay. Mourn, cry, sing, the whole concert was just to show them that we love them and we want them back soon! WE LOVE are incredible live. And Tom did your voice temper the floor .. And many souls .. Come back soon! We love you! AGATHA DE OZ
It's about time, Tom! But that is seriously a good song...
Ciao Tom, sono contenta di aver trovato oggi le tue risposte, molto simpatiche ed interessanti davvero! Mi è piaciuta molto quella in cui dici che il miglior viaggio che hai fatto è stato proprio quello in Lubiana dove poi hai mangiato caldarroste in una panchina in riva al fiume: sembra un quadretto tanto carino e allo stesso tempo semplice e spontaneo! Anch'io adoro le caldarroste , è un cibo sano e genuino e in più anche gustoso! E' bello godersi le cose semplici della vita, sono le migliori! Un abbraccio da Sabrina dalla Sicilia!!!
It was a very good year (apart of course from the sad loss of Scotty). There is a bird survey next weekend if you're interested. The only problem with bird tables is keeping the cats and squirrels off them. I should think that doing (or being made to do) ordinary things like the washing up, ironing, putting the bins out etc are what has kept Tom's feet on the ground in recent times. No-one should ever get so big and important that they can't put their own bins out!
HAPPY NEW YEAR TOM :) You played an amzing show in Edinburgh. Keane always deserve to be at number 1
Hi tom, glad you had a great year, it was also pretty awesome for me, seeing as I attended my first EVER gig, which happened to be you guys :) ahh, bird tables are a very lovely feature for the garden, they attract lovely wildlife and not all of them birds! You may get the odd squirrel trying to climb up! And you completely deserve the 5 no.1 album success! It just shows how hard you have all worked and how beautiful your music is :)
Tom have a rest you deserve it - I can't wait to hear your songs especially your singing them (what a voice) - they'll be great! And go and enjoy those birds they ones outside my window are beautiful and varied! And thanks to Keane for all those wonderful gigs last year and the brilliant Strangeland! That was some songwriting Tim!!
I'm having visions of you doing the washing up- rock stars don't do that do they?
Amazing Tom :) :) :) Hugs from COLOMBIA. :) :)
Hi Tom hope that this year will be full of success and satisfaction, you have a beautiful voice and you in if all are wonderful not only outside but inside, your soul, your thoughts are a great person, I love KEANE and hope to see you soon in Mexico city! = 0)
Wonderful, Tom! You have a way with words that makes everything you say sound so romantic---hopefully if you're planning on writing some songs that will come out with them as well. Glad you had a nice year!!!
Tom, you're so charming! I'd like to write more but I have to leave. The Beatles is my fave band ever but I couldn't help falling in love with keane since I heard "Everybody is changing" for the first time . Mr. Km.com, thanks. Beijos, Regina.
Thanks Tom! for sharing that perfect concert night here in my country. Lot of love from Paraguay...
Thank you Tom for finally writing you best of 2012! I love all your answers... I´m so glad it was a successful year for you and Keane, I´m so anxious to hear your new songs, I wish all the best in 2013 !!... Lots of kisses and hugs from Mexico.XXX
SALUT TOMY!! quel grand BONHEUR * que tu es pu avoir le temps pour ce Best of !!!quand je lis tes réponses* je retrouve ce garçon sensible rêveur aimant la vie enfin telque je t'imagine à travers tes commentaires (ou les articles ecrit sur toi) je suis trés heureuse que STRANGELAND est autant de succès les chansons sont tellement belles et puis entre nous l'interprete a une voix merveilleuse tu vois il n'ya rien t'etonnant je te souhaites le meilleur pour 2013 merci a toi de nous avoir consacrer ses quelques lignes ** avec tout mon amour je t'embrasse tres tendrement
Can't wait to hear some of your own songs tom!!:D
Hi, Tom, thank you so much for your answers, they're lovely! I always get to know new realities and perspectives through you and yr mates, which is fantastic. Loved that you mentioned the bird table...the 'simple' things are indeed the most beautiful, important and inspiring! Thanks again for all that you gave us in 2012, you were a huge contribution for making my year a very happy one! Wish that you may accomplish your wishes for 2013 in full, and most of all, that you are Happy as you so much deserve. Lots of love from Portugal ***
Thanks Tom, I too would love to see you doing the washing up, do you wear an apron? Like the song by Hot Chip, good to relax to. All the very best for 2013 for KEANE and for you all personally, you are the best. Love to you all, Kathleen in Kent, xxx
OMG! are you kidding me? THIS IS SO AMAZING! YOU'VE MADE MY DAY TOM.. like everyday! forever that concert will be THE BEST for me.. for my entire life.. I think that when I have children, I'm gonna tell them that Keane Concert was the best of my life. Thanks for everything.. And please come soon! please please! each of you are special to me.. thanks for make songs extremely beautiful.. kisses and huges from Paraguay! COME BACK PLEASE! :)
Awesome. =)
I'm too happy that you have come to Paraguay, that gig is archived at my best memories, always welcome, a big hug from fan, 23 - 08 - 12 best night ever ♥ :]
I´m from Paraguay and I thank you for that unforgettable concert; thank you for letting us know that you felt the positive feelings that we wanted to give to you! Me (and my wife since then) will never forget you. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
Such an amazing gig last night, what a true blessing to be in the audience!!! I am praying for a wonderful 2013 for all y'all (even thought Im an Essex gal!).....
bird table??? oh...I would like to see how about it. Tom's bird table?outside the kitchen window? sounds interesting. anyways, Thanks a lot for this!!! I really love KEANE's best of 2012!! Love from Taiwan-Chi xx ...Hope we'll be able to see you in Taiwan again very soon!!!
OMG. Am I dreaming?. I feel so excited that the best gig was in Paraguay. Please come back someday at least like tourist. I offer myself as a tour guide. Thanks Tom.
I'd love to see a photo of you doing the washing up... =) Have a GREAT 2013, Tom!! HUGE HUGS FROM CHILE =)


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Frances Bean Cobain Slams Lana Del Rey For 'Romanticizing' Death
Listen to Lana Del Rey on iHeartRadio
Frances Bean Cobain is speaking out against some controversial comments made by singer Lana Del Rey in a recent interview with "The Guardian."
When asked about her musical idols, Del Rey made mention of Frances' late father Nirvana rocker Kurt Cobain. She was quoted as saying, "I wish I was dead already."
Frances has taken to Twitter to condemn Lana's words, saying that "the death of young musicians isn't something to romanticize." She writes that she'll "never know [her] father because he died young," adding that "it becomes a desirable feat because people like you think it's 'cool.'"
@LanaDelRey I'll never know my father because he died young & it becomes a desirable feat because ppl like u think it's "cool"(cont)
— Frances Bean Cobain (@alka_seltzer666) June 23, 2014
The 21-year-old later continued by saying "Embrace life, because u only get one life. The ppl u mentioned wasted that life.Don't be 1 of those ppl."
Later on, she followed up saying that she had no animosity towards Lana, and was "just trying to put things in perspective."
I'm not attacking anyone. I have no animosity towards Lana, I was just trying to put things in perspective from personal experience.
— Frances Bean Cobain (@alka_seltzer666) June 23, 2014
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Good day. We all know on this homestand the Mets fell out of the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down. They are off today to lick their wounds and give Ramon Castro a day to heal.
I just posted a new poll on the Mets' worst off-season move. Post your thoughts here and vote.
Of course, this is your Mets Chat Room, so any and all topics are welcome. Thanks. Enjoy the day.


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The PTO at Creative Montessori Academy is open to any parent who wishes to be more involved in the CMA community. There is a $5 membership fee that covers your entire family, and gives you the ability to vote at meetings. You may attend all PTO meetings even if you have chosen not to pay the $5 fee.
Committee Members
President- Billi Clair
Vice President- Jeanette Trosell
Secretary- Thersa Brooks
Treasurer- Stephanie Karagozian
The first meeting is Monday, September 12th. We will meet at 8am with coffee and donuts, and again at 6pm with soda and pizza provided. We are starting the year with morning and evening meetings, but this may change depending on attendance.
Our first fundraiser will be Entertainment Books. They will be sold the first week of school.
Sign up for the Entertainment DailyDeal, and CMA gets $1 for each email address registered.
If you have any questions about PTO, please feel free to email us.


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is it recommended for first pregnancies?
I really wanted to have a waterbirth as I feel more relaxed in the water. However, is it recommended
for first time mums or just for those who had multiple pregnancies already?
5th July 2014 05:47 AM #2
Yes it absolutely is recommended for a first pregnancy. The benefits of birthing in water are immense and can help any mum in labour (be it her first labour or her fifth). I would certainly recommend looking into having a Waterbirth (you can read more about Waterbirths at this link).
How many weeks pregnant are you now? Are you having midwife led care (this is most likely to lead to an active labour with minimal interventions and is suitable for pregnancies which are not classed as high risk)?
Some of the advantages of birthing in water include:
- the water acts as natural pain relief, therefore, you are less likely to need an epidural as labour progresses
- less likely to need medical interventions (such as a forceps delivery)
- the warm water helps many women to relax and breathe through their contractions making them smoother and more efficient and, therefore, reducing the total labour time
- a birthing pool creates a labouring woman's own personal space; this helps her to 'go within herself' and trust in her body and her baby
Please do post back if you have any further questions.
Warm wishes,
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Thanks for the insights.
Im 33 weeks and midwifery led.
I really think i'm going for a water birth.
5th July 2014 06:15 AM #4
Yes have a read of the link above I think you would benefit from, and enjoy, a waterbirth.


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President Proposes New Investments in America's Workforce
Feb 15, 2012
By Neil Ridley and Marcie Foster
Given that low-income, low-skill workers have been hard hit by the recent recession, President Obama's proposal to make substantial new short-term investments in education and training leading to a job is a wise investment for workers and the nation.
In his FY 2013 budget proposal released Monday, the president called for an $8 billion Community College to Career Fund to train 2 million workers for jobs in high-demand and high-growth fields. The president announced the initiative in late January during his State of the Union address and provided more details in his budget proposal. The funds would support public and private partnerships and would be jointly administered by the U.S. Departments of Labor and Education. States and community colleges, in partnership with businesses, could use the funding for training leading to industry-recognized credentials, registered apprenticeships, employer-based training, paid internships for low-income students, entrepreneurship training and regional or industry partnerships involving employers.
The FY 2013 budget would double funding of the Workforce Innovation Fund (WIF), which is expected to be invested in service delivery strategies and/or system-level reform efforts that improve employment and educational outcomes for workers, create efficiencies in the workforce system, and foster strong cooperation across adult education, postsecondary education, workforce training, and human services systems.
Funding for core adult education and training programs generally is maintained at current levels. The request includes $595 million for state grants under Title II of the Workforce Investment Act , which includes a $15 million contribution toward the WIF. This contribution to the WIF is not offset by an increase in formula or leadership funds as the president proposed in in previous years, resulting in an effective cut to federal adult education funding. Funding for the Workforce Investment Act Adult and Dislocated Worker programs would be slightly reduced, and the Youth program would be flat-funded.
Other proposals in this year's budget include the development of a Pathways Back to Work Fund which would provide subsidized employment and training to help unemployed workers and youth enter the workforce and gain new skills for long-term employment. An earlier version of this Fund has been incorporated in legislation in both the House (HR 3425, introduced by Rep. Miller) and Senate (S 1861, introduced by Sen. Blumenthal).
The short-run investments in the Community College to Career Fund and the Pathways Back to Work Fund are critical to getting unemployed workers and others who have been left behind the skills they need to enter and advance in the workforce. The continued investments in the Workforce Innovation Fund and core programs are likely to deepen our understanding of what works for low-skill, low-income individuals and boost implementation of promising strategies, such as career pathways and models that blend basic skills and occupational preparation.


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San Antonio One of the Most Gay-Friendly Cities in Texas
San Antonio ranks high on a new ranking of more than 250 cities in the country by the Human Rights Campaign on how gay friendly the nation's big cities are today, 1200 WOAI news reports.
San Antonio scored an 86 points out of a possible 100, making San Antonio the second most gay friendly city in Texas, behind Austin.
"They want to be seen as a safe and welcoming environment for all of their residents," said Chuck Smith, who heads the gay rights group Equality Texas.
The cities were ranked on several factors, from the relationship between the gay community and the police, the attitude of local government toward gays, lesbian, and transgendered people, and whether anti-bullying programs are in place in local schools.
San Antonio scored high in all of those categories, and fell down only on 'relationship recognition,' because the State of Texas, the City of San Antonio, and Bexar County do not legally recognize gay relationships.
"Cities that want to attract business, cities that want to insure all of their residents are treated equally and fairly, all of them enact ordinances to prohibit discrimination," Smith said.
The average score for the 14 Texas cities studied was 40, and some cities ranked very poorly. Laredo, for example, scored just a 2. Lubbock scored a 5.
San Antonio's 86 puts the Alamo City higher than Houston at 63, despite the fact that Houston has a gay mayor, and behind Dallas at 85, despite the fact that Dallas County has a gay sheriff.
San Antonio earlier this year approved a Non Discrimination Ordinance which prohibits discrimination against gays, lesbians, and transgendered individuals in housing and employment. Just yesterday, officials released for women who were believed to have been falsely prosecuted on child sexual assault charges because they are lesbians.


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Hey guys. I just thought I'd let you know that I am calling it quits. After my stroke last year, my level of energy and interest in programming has dimished a great deal. I'll still lurk around and offer help when I can, but honestly, I have issues with most modern development practices today. I'm an old dog, and keeping up with new tricks when I only half understand them is just not working. The details are unimportant at present, but if you ask, I'll gladly elaborate.
Cheers friends!
Always a shame when an old hand hangs up the gloves but you have some really good reasons. I wish you the best of luck for the future and dont be a stranger - there are always newbies that need a guiding hand!
Sorry to hear it, Serenarules, but best wishes with whatever you pursue next.
Trust me, your not alone. I say, take a month off, refresh your mind, relax, and you will be blazing when you come back. This happened to me years ago when I was learning Java, btw I hate Java. I quit for about a month, but came back with a whole new energy. Web Development is not easy, as a matter of fact, it is quite hard, especially on the mind which gets tired after awhile. If my opinion is right, see ya back here soon!
Take care and thanks for all you've contributed around this place. You'll be missed.
Best of luck, take care and thanks for your efforts in the forums. Hope that you still find time to pop in occasionally.
Good luck with the future. It is sad to see you go and to not read any of your interesting threads. But I am sure you have thought long and hard about your decision. I hope all goes well with your new endeavors.
I sure hope it's only a short term leave. For someone that "half understands them" you're way over my level. I usually don't know enough to even make a sensible comment but I've always learned a bit (a painfully slow process I'm afraid - I'm no pup either - ever write a G0TO?) just by reading your posts.
It's always a bit sad to see a familiar face calling it quits. Good luck with what you'll be doing next!
Thanks everybody. As I said though, I'll still be around. I am just not taking any more contract work, or actively persuing any personal projects. My sight and hearing are beginning to fail, just as my father's did around my age. He and his own father started having heart attacks at 40, and I've already had a stroke, so I am at a point where I just want to relax a bit, work on my Sonar songs, and spend more time with the family, instead of stressing over how I want to implement some pattern or another.
Good luck to you and your family.
That's understandable. I wish you all the best as well.
I already miss your froggy (which is been replaced by a paper clip??). Do pop in once in a while! Your questions were always great thread starters.
Wish you the best
Sorry to hear this too You've been around for long years now! Good luck with everything! See you!
Take care and do stop by from time to time. I don't travel in programming circles too much, but I do agree it's a shame to see you go! We "old dogs" have to pack together!
Of course, health and family should always come first.
Good luck, I wish you the best.


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Casino Revenues Down
(Cleveland)- Gambling revenue is taking a big hit in northeast Ohio.
State casino regulators say the Horseshoe Casino Cleveland brought in just 17-million-dollars in June, its lowest monthly total since it opened two years ago.
Revenues were also down last month at ThistleDown Racino and the Hard Rock Rocksino.
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Louisiana gave away 55 percent of its corporate tax revenues, while continuing to struggle with higher education funding, retirement system obligations and paying for other government services, Legislative Auditor Daryl Purpera told legislators.
Over a five-year period, state government gave up about $3 billion in taxes to encourage companies to come to Louisiana or to stay here, according to a report prepared by Purpera and his financial auditors. That's out of a $5.4 billion that otherwise would have been collected through "corporate and franchise tax."
"We see the problems we have with funding our government today," Purpera said in an interview after delivering the report to the Legislature. "It's public policy to give away 55 percent of our corporate taxes."
Taxpayer dollars are going out the door, but state government is not monitoring the programs to ensure that the companies delivering what they promise, Purpera said. He pointed to a number of audits his office prepared in 2013. Accountability is particularly important now because the Jindal administration is embarking on "bold initiatives," such spending public dollars on tuition for private schools and contracting with private companies to manage the state's charity hospitals.
The State Auditor, who is hired by the Louisiana Legislature, monitors public spending for more than 3,500 state and local governments and their related quasi-public enterprises. The annual report is required by law to identify for legislators the "significant issues" facing state and local government.
"I'm hopeful somebody will use it," Purpera said. "I'm just trying to put the facts out."
The goal is to encourage corrective action, such as policy changes or improved procedures, and increase both accountability and transparency in Louisiana government, Purpera said. "I'm not the policy guy, but you need to understand the full impact of what we are doing," he said.
The report has three separate sections: one dealing with state government funding, another protecting the public trust, and a third on disaster recovery.
As credits reduced state revenues by $3 billion, income tax credits for individuals cost the state another $1.8 billion, according to the report.
Meanwhile, motion picture tax credits and the state's expanded enterprise zone program originally designed to help with redevelopment of distressed areas are also costing the state tens of millions annually. The motion picture credit has a positive economic impact but a negative impact on state government, the report said. "Yes it's creating jobs but the state is funding $25,000 for each of those jobs," said Purpera.
The auditor's report also recounted numerous instances of erroneous or improper payments being made through state programs, Purpera said underscores the need for improved procedures. Included were overpayments of severance tax refunds, payments to food stamp recipients who were not eligible to receive them and money being paid out for mental health services to individual who were deceased.
In the area of government accountability, the report stresses the need for "careful implementation, monitoring and continued evaluation" of privatization initiatives.
Initiatives that are aimed at making government services more efficient and less costly always come with risks. "Change has to be managed, implementation needs oversight," Purpera said.
Several audits conducted during 2013 that underscored the annual report's theme. For instance, a May 2013 audit found that the state Department of Education did not adequately monitoring some operations of charter schools . The department did not verify that data used to calculate how charter schools are faring is reliable and failed to do all the required academic oversight. State education officials disputed some of Purpera's conclusions.
Charter schools are public schools run by private boards. They are designed to offer innovative alternatives to traditional public schools. About 45,000 students attend 104 charter schools in 15 parishes, including East Baton Rouge.


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Walking down the street, a couple weeks ago. Guy on a bike was going down a steep hill. Meanwhile a mother was unpacking her BMW® X5™ Sport Utility Crossover. Both drivers side doors open into the bike lane. She was laying groceries at her feet; pulling out her baby in the plastic safety chair. The guy started screaming. "Watch your FUCKIN doors, CUNT!" He swerved around her. Was going fast. But he stopped. Backtracked a little. This was so he could give her hood a couple solid hammerfists before speeding off.
At the time I thought: what a nut. But now I understand. Now I remember. Because now I got a bike for the first time in ten years. I had forgotten: riding a bike turns you crazy.
You're cranking up a hill sweating your balls off and your heart is going four beats a second and you feel every cigarette you've ever smoked as nails scraping up and down your trachea. And suddenly a '94 Honda® Odyssey™ in metallic beige cranks a hard unsignaled right right in front of you. Almost clips your wheel. You are so pumped with adrenaline that you just become an animal. You have to chase the driver down. Catch up to them at the light. Gesture for them to roll the window down. Tell them: next time that happens I'm gonna pull you out of your car and stomp your fucking teeth into the curb. Provided, you know, that they're white or Asian. African American males get to cut me off all they want. Continue reading


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Doocy ignores Fox personalities' role in advancing "death panels" smear
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On Fox & Friends, Steve Doocy debunked the "death panels" smear but completely ignored the role of Fox News hosts and guests in advancing it, saying "these so-called death panels as you have read about on the blogosphere and heard about elsewhere, these have been so incendiary, using that term -- and what they were referring to was this provision in the House bill that ... would provide funding so you could talk to a doctor and others about living wills and also hospice care and stuff like that. But it has been such a third-rail issue." Fox personalities have repeatedly fearmongered and misinformed on "death panels" and end-of-life care provisions in health reform legislation.
Doocy debunked "so-called death panels" "you have read about on the blogosphere and heard about elsewhere"
From the August 14 edition of Fox News' Fox & Friends:
DOOCY: Ali just a minute ago mentioned that the president is going to be in Bozeman today, where things could actually be a little noisier, because they're -- it's going to be on a first-come, first-served basis if you want to show up. But remember earlier in the week when the president was up in New Hampshire, and he mentioned the rumor of, quote, "death panels that will basically pull the plug on grandma."
Well, these so-called death panels as you have read about on the blogosphere and heard about elsewhere, these have been so incendiary, using that term -- and what they were referring to was this provision in the House bill that said, OK, at the end of life, we would talk to -- we would provide funding so you could talk to a doctor --
BRIAN KILMEADE (co-host): Right.
DOOCY: -- and others about living wills and also hospice care and stuff like that. But it has been such a third-rail issue.
Fox hosts and guests fearmongered, misinformed on "death panels" and end-of-life care
Kilmeade: "[A]re seniors going to be in front of the death panel? ... [S]eniors in the last lap of their life will be sitting there going to a panel, possibly discussing what the best thing for them is." On Fox & Friends, co-host Brian Kilmeade said, "[E]veryone's talking about seniors, and they're talking about the middle class and affordable health care. If the upper class is paying for the next two classes, and are seniors going to be in front of the death panel? And then just as you think, OK, that's ridiculous, then you realize there's provisions in there that seniors in the last lap of their life will be sitting there going to a panel, possibly discussing what the best thing for them is." [Fox & Friends, 8/10/09]
Beck on "death panel" claim: "I believe it to be true." On his radio show, Fox host Glenn Beck stated, "So, why is there no more discussion than there is on Sarah Palin and what she said over the weekend that there would be ... [a] death panel for her son Trig. That's quite a statement. I believe it to be true, but that's quite a statement." [Premiere Radio Networks' The Glenn Beck Program, 8/10/09]
Doocy suggested that under health care reform, you'll be asked, "[I]sn't it just time?" During a segment on "rumors" about end-of-life care, Fox & Friends co-host Gretchen Carlson stated that "if you were looking for a way to cut costs, some people argue -- who don't agree with this health care reform bill -- they argue that, yeah, maybe they will decide to not give elderly people the care that many people believe they deserve to continue their life." Doocy subsequently claimed, "Besides, you look at other countries that have nationalized health care situations, frequently there's a board that sits there and they go, 'OK. You're 85. You know, this $75,000 surgery just doesn't make sense. So rather than you winding up with this new life-saving thing that could extend your life, you know, isn't it just time?' " [Fox & Friends, 7/29/09]
Malkin on Fox & Friends: Health care reform "puts a discount on the lives of elderly people." Discussing AARP's support for health care reform, conservative columnist Michelle Malkin stated, "The AARP just held a tele-town hall supporting Obama on his health care takeover plans, and this is at odds, it seems to me, with the best interests of millions of AARP members, given that that health care plan puts a discount on the lives of elderly people and would result in the redistribution of health away from the elderly and the infirm to other special favored interests and patients." [Fox & Friends, 7/30/09]
Hannity: Bill includes "mandatory advisory counseling sessions with the elderly." On the July 27 edition of Fox News' Hannity, Fox News contributor Dick Morris stated that senior citizens are "getting that this is creeping euthanasia." Host Sean Hannity replied that "they're going to have mandatory advisory counseling sessions with the elderly about their, quote, 'options.' I mean it's eerie." [Hannity, 7/27/09]
Fox News' Johnson claimed health care reform "a subtle form of euthanasia." Fox News legal analyst Peter Johnson Jr. said on the July 27 edition of Fox & Friends: "Some people are saying, well, this is a health care reform; other people are saying -- maybe me -- that this is a subtle form of euthanasia. And when you start looking at the proposals, you say, 'God, what's happening?' One of the proposals, Section 1233, talks about advanced care planning consultations. And that's a fancy term where a doctor goes to you every five years once you're 65 -- or more if you're chronically ill -- and explains to you the benefits of so-called palliative care, of not giving active treatment." Johnson later added, "The hospital room becomes the waiting room -- you know, do not go gently into that good night." [Fox & Friends, 7/27/09]
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PHILADELPHIA – Penn (2-0) will be back in action for its third and fourth matches of the spring season this weekend after a long, three-week layoff. The Red and Blue will welcome Rutgers (1-1) to Philadelphia on Saturday for a noon match, and then on Sunday they will go head-to-head with defending Atlantic-10 champion Richmond (1-3), also at noon. The last time the Quakers were on the court, they topped Lehigh and Saint Joseph's, both 7-0, in a doubleheader at the Levy Tennis Pavilion on Jan. 19.
The Quakers will be led by a trio of young talent, the oldest being Stephanie Do, a junior co-captain, at second singles and doubles. Sol Eskenazi, a sophomore, will be playing at first singles and doubles. Rookie Sonya Latycheva will join Eskenazi at first doubles, and together they make up the No. 14 ranked pair in the nation, and top-ranked in the northeast region.
Penn leads the Scarlet Knights, 10-2, in the all-time series and has never lost to them at home, but the two programs have not met since 2000. Rutgers has split its two dual matches this spring, falling to Delaware, 4-3, last week and earning its first win on Thursday, beating Lehigh 7-0. The Scarlet Knights are led at first singles and doubles by All-Big East junior Vanessa Petrini.
Penn leads the all-time series against Richmond, 7-6, but the teams have split their last four meetings – all were in Philadelphia. The Red and Blue are 4-4 against the Spiders at home, hitting the .500 mark there the last time these two teams met on Feb. 11 of last season. Penn won the tight match, 4-3, getting victories at first, second, third, and sixth singles from Eskenazi, Do, Alex Ion, and Jules Rodin, respectively. The third doubles team of Daniela DePaoli and Emma Whitefield also won that day.
Richmond has had a rough start to its season, dropping three of its four spring matches. The Spiders will come to Levy on Sunday to close out their Philadelphia tour, as they will also play Temple on Friday and Saint Joseph's on Saturday. Entering 2013, Richmond was picked to finish second in the A-10, and is looking to win its fifth-straight conference title and seventh of the last 10. The Spiders are led by the 2012 A-10 Rookie of the Year, Melissa Kandinata, who was recently named the conference player of the week.


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Potential 2008 draft QB highlights thread, please add links
edit: feel free to send me PMs and I'll keep the list updated and expand this post!
I think this would be a great way for people to see some different clips of QBs to get some good looks for themselves.
Dennis Dixon:
stanford game: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPreM4cEFNU
Fresno state game: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWWfqzfAcP4
Washington game: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwmfJ6rCz5M
Michigan game: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Qgy540sPnk
USC game: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbfwRuWgKKw
Cal game: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YL9gt1dVFKU
ASU game: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9cZwClh3bg
General: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3genj5YFYKs
Matt Ryan:
Andre Woodson:
Colt Brennan:
Tim Tebow:
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ER these are my thoughts having watched admittedly only those clips and nothing else.
CBS stats tells me has a completion percentage of ~68% with 20 touchdowns and only three picks. Excellent numbers. As a footnote he has 8 rushing touchdowns, I say footnote, because I don't think he could get away with that stuff at the NFL level.
He has a high, fast delivery that bodes well for the NFL. On the other hand I do *not* like how he secures the ball when running or shifting in the pocket. Perhaps that is correctible.
I would have liked to see him looking downfield when pressured instead of running so often. That is probably also correctible, who knows.
Finally it does not appear to be much of a pro style offense.
I like the delivery, which is the most important thing. The way he runs is nice but I have mild concerns about the other things I wrote here.
On unrelated notes, the Ducks have (1) a BEAST of a defensive line, and (2) the ugliest uniforms I have ever seen in my life.
Excellent thread!Festivus
His definitions and arguments were so clear in his own mind that he was unable to understand how any reasonable person could honestly differ with him.
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Right, it's a variation of the spread-option. Similar to Florida only Tebow is big physical runner whereas Dixon is more elusive fast and trying not to take hits. But a lot of components work the same as the patriot or indy offense...you just don't have QB reading to run, it might be run-pass, or run v. 5 yard dump pass in front of the QB. So in that instance if he looks downfield, the system encourages him to get 5 yards instead of trying to make time....plus all his good WRs are hurt now (Williams is decent but he's got bad-attitude TO hands...).
That said, I think he'll translate well to the NFL in terms of throwing motion and how quickly he gets his feet set.
Please post video links for other Candidates....I really want to see more film on some of the various Qbs people like
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Matt Ryan:
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Tim Tebow:
I personally would love to get Tebow, but he's only a sophmore and can't come out until next year.....
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Matt Ryan: This guy appears to have it all. High, compact delivery. Moves well in the pocket and is already playing in a pro style offense. Perhaps if we lose out? :)
Andre Woodson: Had trouble with the first video and the second didn't have much footage. . . Other material I found at YouTube didn't have much to watch, but I didn't spend much time looking.
Colt Brennan: I really had high hopes considering what I've read here. Nice accurate passes, looks comfortable in the pocket. But that funky sidearm motion. . . Not sure you could get away with that in the NFL.
Tim Tebow: Seems like he underthrew more then a couple of those receivers and did not hit them in stride. It's a small sample size, I know, but still, it's supposed to be a highlight reel. Plus he's a sophomore as you say. ;)
edit: found http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoRtcV66u_U for Woodson. Shows a few highlights, with that nice delivery. Appears to be able to get the ball out quickly and accurately. Looks good to me!
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His definitions and arguments were so clear in his own mind that he was unable to understand how any reasonable person could honestly differ with him.
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Haven't got youtube links but have watched plenty and have my opinions, here's my thoughts on the QB class:
1st round:
Lose out or close to (4-12 to 6-10 is where I think we end up, which would be a top 10 pick) that and these are the guys we're looking at:
Brian Brohm - Really not sure what's happening with him, he's still playing very good football and he's got a legit NFL arm and no real funky things going on with his mechanics to the best of my knowledge. Louisville have screwed the pooch in Steve Kragthorpe's first season, but last I checked you didn't expect your QB to play safety? Brohm's still playing very well, finding open receivers putting up numbers. Getting beat by Andre Woodson hasn't helped his stock, but in the end, what happens with Petrino in Atlanta determines what happens with him. If the Falcons are high and Petrino wants him, he goes high. If he passes on him for anyone but Darren McFadden I'd be very, very wary. To me, a college coach passing on his QB is something to make a big note of.
Andre Woodson - Toughest conference in America, longest streak of passes without an INT in NCAA history, pocket poise, picked apart some of the best D's in the nation this year without the best talent. He's got a funky motion, but it is still pretty compact and IMO, not an issue as he still releases the ball high. I really like this kid and I'd be happy if we chose to bring him in.
Matt Ryan - Compact motion, good arm, good poise, seems to be a good leader. But I'd be very interested to see how he'd cope in a town that actually cares about him and his team. Even when BC were on their big run the city of Boston didn't give a damn about the Eagles, having the pressure of turning around the hex on QBs in the Charm City would be something totally new for Ryan, not saying he wouldn't rise to it but I think it's something to consider that he'd now be the biggest focus of attention in town, not a side act. Even Woodson's a bigger deal in a basketball town than Ryan in Boston where the Eagles football team are about the fifth biggest team in town.
Late 1st to 4th(ish):
John David Booty - This isn't in order, I wouldn't be over-awed with us spending a first day pick on Booty and to be honest, he's ripe for a fall with USC's fall from grace this season. He's got a big arm but his technique is poor late in games, he depends too much on his arm and doesn't use his body to throw the ball when he gets tired. He claimed to have worked hard on it this off-season just gone, but with an injury hit season, he's got no evidence to back that up right now. Combined with the Trojans going run heavy and the emergence of Mark Sanchez, he could drift to day two IMO.
Chad Henne - One of two I'll discuss here who have a great chance of being better pro QBs than college QBs, and for a four year starter at a big time school like Michigan, that's saying something for Henne. Big Ten title his freshman year, but it's not really unfolded great from there. He has a live arm, sound technique and has experience of managing games which is more of what you'll be asked to do in the NFL than winging it in College. A solid comeback win like that one against Michigan State can only help.
Erik Ainge - Another strong armed QB who has flattered to deceive in college from his rep coming in. He's a leader, he's got an NFL arm etc. Plenty to say he can be groomed to be a decent NFL QB. Unfortunately, he doesn't look like he's ready to go and a year behind Boller may not be good enough IMO.
Colt Brennan - Intriguing prospect. All the intangibles, good arm in spite of a funky throwing motion, comeback from a lot to put together an excellent college career. That throwing motion though, that offence, the level of opposition? I think he'll need a couple of years to get up to speed in the NFL, we don't have the QB for that length of time in my opinion. Boller's only on a single season contract and he's not gonna sign back if it's clear he's only grooming another QB. An intriguing prospect, but not the guy for us in my opinion. His draft stock rests on these last three or four games of his college career IMO. Beat Nevada, beat Boise State, beat Washington, play well in a BCS bowl game and he could go late 1st, lose a couple along the way and I think he slides to day two (seeing as 3rd round is now day 2, seems weird) with the questions over what he's actually proven.
Dennis Dixon - The one everyone seems to want to take a chance on this year. A national title and who knows, Prince Dennis (my term, very proud of that one ;) could become the next King Vince and fly up the draft boards as everyone drools all over his intangibles and ability to win football games and ignores the rigidness of scouting, ignoring his funky throwing motion, ignoring his total non-pro style etc. and taking a chance on the upside and run pass option etc. As a mid round pick I'd be willing to take the chance, but I really don't think he's worth a first round pick. Vince Young is one of my favourite QBs in the league, but with his leg injury taking away his running, it's being proven he can't beat teams passing, that question will come up with Dixon as well IMO.
As a previso I'd like to point out that in my opinion (shamelessly stolen/adapted from a British friend but I fully agree) you should draft a day 2 quarterback project EVERY SEASON, you have your two established guys on the roster as your 1 and 2, then your #3 is your best project (for this example Troy Smith). You then have another project on your practice squad (our example would have been Olsen). Add to those four you draft a project on day 2 and have a three way competition for one spot on your roster as the #3, with the runner up going on the PS unless someone else pinches him before he clears waivers. You then repeat this year on year and you have a constant supply of your best project either progressing or being replaced by a better project. It is here in my opinion that we have totally handicapped our quarterback situation, by carrying only two QBs at times and not committing to develop a project quarterback.
And without further ado, the candidates:
Joe Flacco - As close to the epitome of a project as you can possibly get, huge arm, starting experience in college, seems to be able to make all the throws, you've just gotta give him the chance and opportunity to develop with your coaches and getting his feet wet at NFL speed etc.
Josh Johnson - Massive arm, great athlete, had some excellent coaching from Jim Harbaugh at the University of San Diego his junior (and sophomore?) season(s), he could be this year's Tarvaris Jackson and balloon up draft boards as scouts and teams fawn all over his measurables. If he stays a day two guy that you can give more time to develop, he's a great project pick.
T.C. Ostrander - Until injury, he was ahead of Trent Edwards (who I wanted to pick up with a high 2nd rounder this year) on the Stanford depth chart. He's waited his chance and whilst he hasn't set the PAC 10 alight through the air, he has got that big win against USC to his credit.
Paul Smith - A personal favourite of mine this year. Run the Tulsa system superbly this season including a pretty good performance against the Sooners. Will need time getting into a pro system, but if you give him that time, he's got the arm, he's smart and he's got some mobility. It's not a pro system he's running in Tulsa, but running a hurry up spread offence and running it as well as he has, is not easy, I think he can grasp an NFL playbook.
Just a brief perouse, hope you've all made it to the end.
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Matt Ryan is by far the best QB in this years draft, I would bet if anyone outside Boston can name a single receiver playing for BC. Dennis Dixon is overrated and a one year wonder, he will be another horrible passer who can run a bit in NFL. Look at Vince Young, I would rather have a guy like Woodson or Brennon, who can pass efficiently.
PS: Is there any way we can get Tebow this year?Steve McNair has made a huge difference in the Ravens choking this season. Make no mistake about it. He finds a way to choke in the clutch. He has singlehandedly killed the Ravens season as I knew he would. All we needed was a real QB an he's not it. Damn you Steve for becoming a Raven and proving me right! Thanks for nothing Ozzie for getting him!!
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I've been floating around checking out the mock circuit....seems the Ravens are drafting in the 8-14 range with most mocks that are not based on last year's record.
#1 Potential horror scenarios. Vikings, Bears, Dolphins, and Falcons all end up worse than the Ravens. Between those four teams, Brohm, Woodson, and Ryan are all gone by the time the 8th pick rolls around. Top D prospect is either gone to the Pats or the Pats take one of those 4 teams to the cleaners as they jockey for a QB. BAD BAD BAD. In these cases, the only solice is that the Ravens have shots at one of Malcolm Jenkins or Chris Long. Second round is there and the team might have to settle for Ainge, Brennan, Dixon, Henne, et al.
#2 Ravens pick around 8-14 and take the 3rd QB in the draft, Andre Woodson.
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This video is short and sweet and shows the kind of teammate/leader he is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3genj5YFYKs
Watch this fake at the 32 second mark of this video and tell me he doesn't have the skill and quickness for the NFL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9cZwClh3bg
Hell, I'd take this guy, Jonathan Stewart, if we could get him:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFl1El1gmhA
Talk about a 1-2 punch!.....
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Tebow is a true soph.
He is inelegible for the draft this year.


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The Indiana General Assembly passed House Enrolled Act 1034 in 2003, authorizing for the first time the creation of alternate dispute resolution programs in domestic relations cases in each of Indiana's 92 counties. The act was effective on July 1, 2003. The Alternative Dispute Resolution Program in Domestic Relations cases under Indiana Code § 33-23-6 permits a county to collect a $20.00 fee from a party filing for a legal separation, paternity or dissolution case. This fee is placed in a separate fund and may be used for mediation, reconciliation, nonbinding arbitration and parental counseling in the county in which it is collected. Money in the fund must primarily benefit litigants who have the least ability to pay. Litigants with current charges or a former conviction of certain crimes relating to domestic violence are excluded from participating.
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Some of the benefits of the ADR programs are:
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I don't think extra belts matter or are necessarily wrong other than they are pandering to people who want promotions for the sake of it. This is the wrong attitude to training and I think indulging people in this way reflects poorly on the art. It could also be the start of a longer decline where we see more belts brought in, promotions for time/money reasons rather than ability and people who train just for promotions rather than to learn BJJ.
Stuff like this would put me off training with Liborio and Saulo, even though they are absolute legends.


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All we have to do is replace Obama. ... We are not auditioning for fearless leader. We don't need a president to tell us in what direction to go. We know what direction to go. We want the Ryan budget. ... We just need a president to sign this stuff. We don't need someone to think it up or design it. The leadership now for the modern conservative movement for the next 20 years will be coming out of the House and the Senate.
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Vintage Chanel Bags: Where to buy5:00 AM
First a few things: I did most of my research through The Purse Forum which is a fantastic resource for anyone that is interested in purses. The ladies on there are super knowledgeable and I totally trust their opinions and guarantees about authenticity. All of the below have been confirmed authentic resalers from The Purse Forum and either I've had experience with them or I've had friends that have had good experiences with them. For a great list of online authentic resellers, see this thread here. My caveat is even if it's from one of these resellers, to be 100% sure you can have the ladies on TPF authenticate it on this thread before buying anything.
I think that my experience so far when telling people that my handbags are vintage, they automatically think "cheap" or "affordable". While they are more affordable than new bags, vintage Chanel bags will still run you about $1,000+. I've yet to see any classic flaps go for less than that no matter how old unless it's the mini size ones. Some of the bags are still pretty much the price of retail depending on how popular or rare the style/color/size is. So buying vintage does not necessarily mean that you are going to save a lot of money but it does mean that you'll often get a bag that not a whole lot of people are carrying which is why I love my vintage bags.
Now, onto the stores:
Malleries: Taken from the website: Malleries is a online mall for the "Luxury Addict" and Luxury Resellers alike. You'll find a wide selection of designer clothing, handbags and accessories from premiere luxury brands such as Hermes, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Bottega Veneta.. Valentino, Emilio Pucci, Alexander McQueen and more
Because there are many different sellers on Malleries, (you can think of it like an Etsy for designer goods - lots of sellers for the same type of items) there is a lot of selection from newer season bags to the popular classics to the truly vintage bags. Each seller on Malleries has a different return policy and some do let you return so read the return policy found on each item page before you buy. Photos are generally okay but I find that most don't do modeling photos so sizing wise it may be hard to see how it would look on you so really take note of the measurements given. A lot of times pictures make the purse look a lot bigger than it really is.
Yoogi's Closet: The selection here is not as extensive as Malleries but they are all sold by Yoogi's closet instead of individual sellers so there is less worry about getting a fake bag from a bad seller. (Malleries has a good reputation and I don't know of that happening to anyone but just saying it could happen since it's based on individual sellers) I also love the 30 day return policy and before they send the bag to you it's been professionally cleaned and rejuvanated by them which is a great perk. They always have good photos of the bag and I love that they show it modeled on a mannequin to see the size.
ebay and online store): This is one of the few ebay sellers that I trust. They actually have two retail stores that you can go to in Beverly Hills and San Francisco. I have yet to go to either but definitely will try and visit next time I'm in SF. It may just be me but I feel like their prices are a little bit higher but maybe they are pickier about what they take in and since they have actual stores they have more overhead than the other sites. I do like them a lot though because they have a good selection and always have really great pictures of the items and shipping is often free.
There are a lot more resalers out there but those are the 3 that I've had experience with and would recommend.
Before you buy here are a few things to do:
- Shop around at a few other sites (here is the confirmed authentic resalers list from TPF and even ebay will still be a good comparison) to find similar type bags and note the prices. Most bags should be in or around the same price point. If you find one that is $100-$200 lower than other similar bags, you may have just found one for a great price! If you find one that is $500+ lower than other similar ones, well you might just want to step away or get it authenticated before you buy as the price difference even between used/vintage is not going to be that big. (Unless, the bag is damaged which that might account for the big difference.)
- Note what the bag comes with. All Chanel bags should come with the authenticity card and have the hologram sticker and both should have matching numbers. (Unless it's an older bag, which correct me if I'm wrong here but I've heard that the Chanel bags before the early-mid 80's did not have holograms in the bag.) Some come with the dust bags, some may come with the boxes. Obviously it depends on what the previous owner kept but the price may be affected higher/lower depending on if it comes with these items and if they are important for you to have than make sure to ask the seller if it's not stated on the product page. It's pretty hard to get the dustbag and the box with vintage bags but the authenticity card should always be included.
- Ask for clearer pictures if needed. If you care if the stitches on the corner are coming apart or if the straps have any markings/loose stitches, ask for better pictures of each section and be specific as to what you want to see. A lot of sellers will state where there are loose stitches or marks on the leather but some may just forget and if you don't ask, they won't tell you either. A good seller will be happy to send you closer photos because they will understand about buying a pre-owned bag.
- Don't be afraid to buy a damaged bag if you know for sure it's authentic. You will be able to take your bag to the "Chanel Spa" and they will do everything from re-dyeing your bag to restitching or even adding new hardware. Just go to any Chanel boutique, even the ones in Nordstrom and they will send it off for you to get fixed. Of course it's going to cost you but from some of the results I've seen, they do an amazing job. It's a long process (I've heard it can take up to 3 months to get your bag back from the spa) so if you just have a loose stitch or maybe a small mark on the leather, a lot of shoe repair shops also do handbag repairs and they can take care of the smaller less Chanel specific fixes (like dyeing the bag or adding new hardware).
- Fake bags do have hologram stickers and authenticity cards but one trick is to google the serial number that is given (all good sellers will have a picture of the serial number within the bag). A lot of the counterfeit bags use the same number and the search results will pretty much tell you it's fake as there are many well known fake serial numbers that are being used. If even just one other bag shows up in your search with that same number, you will know it's fake. (just do a google search of "Chanel bag 7244764" and see what pops up.)
P.S. I get a lot of emails from readers who stumble upon sites that sell designer items for great prices and they ask me if I've heard of them. I don't buy my designer shoes and handbags from any place other than well known stores - Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Saks, Barneys and Net-a-porter or on the actual designers website (like miumiu.com or ysl.com). Bluefly.com is the only site that I know for sure that sells authentic discount designer items. Obviously this post is for vintage or resale so the sites mentioned above are the only ones that I have experience with. Any other ones I have not heard of and my best suggestion for you is to just google the name of the website and add "fake" or "authentic" to the end of the search term and usually you'll get search results which will give you the answer.
UPDATE: I do not have recommendations on shops in Asia to buy vintage bags. Like I stated earlier, a friend brought mine back from me from Japan and she does not recall the name of the shop. She actually just asked the shop girls that worked at the boutiques and they recommended a few shops for her. In Hong Kong and Taiwan, I just stumbled upon them while out shopping and browsed but did not buy.
Also, I can not help you out on the best place to sell your vintage bags. I've only bought before, never sold so I don't have experience with that. Your best bet is to ask a designer resale shop in your area or to do a bit of research on the Purse Forum and ask the girls there, they all seem very knowledgeable!
Thank you for all of the kind readers who have pointed me to the blogger who has copied this post basically word for word. She takes credit for it even though I did all the research and have experience with all of the sellers/sites that I have mentioned. I have asked her repeatedly to take it down and she'll take it down for a day and then put it right back up. I just ask that if you come across her post to not trust any other advice she gives about buying vintage Chanel as she obviously does not have experience if she has to resort to copying somebody else's post! I take buying vintage authentic pieces very seriously and would never take advice from someone who hasn't done her research.
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Excellent post Tiffany, a lot of great information :)ReplyDelete
Thank you so much for this post, Tiffany! I was sad to hear that Chanel raised their prices again. With this rate, I probably can't afford a new one. I don't mind vintage/preowned as long as they are authentic. I have no idea where to start looking for one. This post is very informative. Thanks again for sharing great tips :)ReplyDelete
Great post! Awesome info.ReplyDelete
Thanks for sharing. I have 1 Chanel vintage bag that I got in Hong Kong at a resaler... I love it. Hope to be able to afford more one day :)
Thank you so much for this post, Tiffany! This is the most comprehensive Chanel one stop shop information I have seen so far. Great tips!ReplyDelete
Excellent guide, Tiffany. I get a lot of questions about Malleries and other resale sites, but I've never personally used any of them. Fashionphile is one of the oldest and most reputable resellers, so that may be why they jack resale prices up higher.ReplyDelete
Like you said, don't be afraid to buy bags with slight blemishes or defects, but I would add to only do that if the price is really great. I would also recommend getting a quote from restoration places to get an idea of the costs to fix it (and if it's even possible). I've considered several bags in slightly imperfect condition in the past, and the quotes I got from Lovin my Bags were pretty steep at $300-$500 to fix or "restore" the problem. I'm not sure if Chanel themselves charge higher or lower than that.
Also, if possible I try to buy directly from the previous owner (if possible) to avoid the middleman reseller and get the best price, but of course you get lower variety to choose from that way. I also like to scour ebay for good deals. For two of my pre-owned bags, the owners were local so I asked to inspect the bags/box/cards in person before committing to buy. I think I would love these resale shops in Asia that you describe! I've heard about them in Japan, but never came across any while in HK.
I also wanted to add you can find brand new bags online either on eBay or Bonanza (for not much less $ than retail, but there are colors and styles from previous seasons that you can't find now in-stores) sold by resellers, who seem to buy and hold new bags, then sell them after Chanel's price increases. I got my third bag this way. I saw the seller had many, many positive feedback from authentic listings in the past and was also listed on TPF as reputable, which gave me comfort to buy online.
I love TPF and have been a visitor for many years for many types of items (ladies there are great at authenticating Hermes scarves too). I've seen a lot of resellers in Singapore and Hong Kong but am still slightly weary. I bought my first vintage Chanel through the TPF MP.ReplyDelete
Thanks for the resellers and like you said, always authenticate because all it takes is one fake bag!
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Think I might be working extra hours, I want a Chanel bag more than anything in the world, these sites will be very useful, gotta find the perfect one before I invest on it, but definitely want vintage!ReplyDelete
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good post! i do love my vintage chanel stuff!!ReplyDelete
Excellent post Tiffany!!! I may be the only one but I just can't do the whole vintage thing unless it's from a family member...LOLReplyDelete
I'm just weird that way- it has to be brand new, crisp- straight from the Chanel boutique/Bloomies/Neimen or else I freak out :)
great tips!ReplyDelete
Thanks so much for sharing. I have seen fashionphile before but I am going to check out the others ! I desperately want a vintage Chanel but like you said vintage does not mean they are "cheap" (not even close! ha) LOVE your bags!!ReplyDelete
one of the most informative post EVER. i'm gonna stop myself from browsing those websites because i have no self control once i see something i want lol...ReplyDelete
Love love love this post! Thanks Tiffany, it was so informational.ReplyDelete
Great post Tiffany! I'm always hesitant with purchasing Chanel online - and you do get what you pay for. It's an investment, but well worth it. What's that line from Sex & The City - " I like my money where I can see it, hanging in my closet."ReplyDelete
Thanks for this post Tiffany - I'm bookmarking it! I'm on the hunt for a Chanel myself and can't wait to go through all those websites you posted :)ReplyDelete
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Thank you so much for this post! I've been dreaming of a Chanel bag for so long. Now I can work on the research :)ReplyDelete
Great post, Tiffany! I'm saving up to buy my first Chanel, but it looks like it'll still be a long time away.. and then the new price hike. OUCH.ReplyDelete
This was a really awesome post Tiffany! I've sold like 5 bags to fashionphile and I do agree with you their prices are a bit steep for purchasing but it's great when your the seller because you def get the most bang for your buck back! I actually got more money back for my gst then what L paid for it.ReplyDelete
I've been searching high and low for a vintage chanel piece ( ideally i would like one in an exotic leather but the prices for vintage exotic are still crazy) because I do agree with you as much as I love my new chanel babies the vintage ones def have more character.
Great post Tiffany! And very timely, considering the pending Chanel price increase that will send many ladies hunting for better priced vintage handbags. TPF is the best resource for any and all used handbag options, not to mention full of drool worthy reveal photos!ReplyDelete
Tiffany- thanks for sharing your research with us, especially now that Chanel rose the prices yet again for their classic bags. Maybe after checking out these sites I could finally get my beloved Chanel. Great post!ReplyDelete
Thank you so much for this post Tiffany! I was just having this conversation the other day actually and you've saved me hours of research!ReplyDelete
Thanks so much for putting this together Tiffany!ReplyDelete
Great advice Tiffany! Thanks for sharing all this information - it will definitely come in handy :)ReplyDelete
Terrific post! The ladies over at TpF are really good a sniffing out the fakes. You look lovely, as always!ReplyDelete
wow thanks so much for spending the time to write this post! its going to be my bible!ReplyDelete
always such helpful posts :) btw hope you're feeling better from allergies!ReplyDelete
Great post! I got my vintage Chanel purse in Hong Kong and I love it! The great thing about HK is that you can bargain:) My aunt knew the reseller so she was able to talk down the price!ReplyDelete
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Tiffany, Can you do a blog on how to clean & protect your chanel bags? Do you buy any leather bag cleaner & spray water resistant leather protector? Thanks!ReplyDelete
I buy luxury items for people all over the world so if you ever need help finding a certain handbag email me firstname.lastname@example.com I have been doing this for years and have connections to all of the very best people and stores. I always welcome new clients :)ReplyDelete
You can also buy 100% authentic pre owned bags, shoes and clothing at www.stylesequel.com. The new destination for luxury pre owned fashion and acessoriesReplyDelete
Hi the other day I found this cute little vintage store, and I saw this Channel bag, it seemed very real to me, its sand colour, the leather feells real, and there is no serial numer inside and it doesnt say chanel Also the logo on the outside lost a little bit the color so from gold it turns into silver a little bit , its a litle damage but its driving me crazy the owner told me that its real that in the 70s it disnt came with a number inside the so idk can u please help me thank u my email is dani05gsgmail.comReplyDelete
love the bag in your first picture! any idea how i could find that one?!ReplyDelete
Hello Tiffany,ReplyDelete
Thank you so much for mentioning Malleries.com on your post. If you do not mind, I would like to add a note about Malleries. Yes, we do have different sellers from all over the world but Malleries vets the sellers before the seller can open a shop on Malleries. We turn down many applicants so customers can know they are buying authentic. All shops must agree to have an authenticity guarantee. So I hope you do not mind my saying, we do not just let anyone open on Malleries. Being from all over the world, allows us to have a great selection.
Hi Tiffany,ReplyDelete
My sister is living in Hong Kong & I'm in search of another vintage Chanel bag. Do you have a name or address of the resale shops or individuals?
Thank you.
@Alex George I'm sorry, I do not. I just walked around and stumbled upon stores or I asked other shop owners if they knew of any. But I don't remember store names or anything since it was last year. Sorry! But there are quite a few shops, I'm sure you can find some! :)ReplyDelete
Hi,just notice this lade had a same post on her blog as yours:http://viktorialove.com/2011/05/07/a-fashionistas-guide-where-to-buy-vintage-chanel-bags/ReplyDelete
Thought you may like to know.
@ellen i appreciate you letting me know! I have notified her to take the post down.ReplyDelete
hi ! can i know how much you bought yr 2 featured chanel vintage bags so that i can have a feel of how much i should be looking at?ReplyDelete
thanks much!
Great post!ReplyDelete
Keep up the excellent work.
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So helpful! Thank you so much.ReplyDelete
its odd but i think i saw this one other post that sounds and looks alot like yours....and it was posted after your post...just a heads up. maybe you already know :)ReplyDelete
This is odd but i just came across your post and then immediately read another post that was the same. maybe you already know about it, but this is just a heads up anyways :)ReplyDelete
Hi! I appreciate you alerting me. I had asked her to take it down back in December which she did, but it looks like she put it back up. Grrr... I will be contacting her again. Thank you!Delete
Love your post!! I'm also a fan of Vintage Chanel handbags :) One of the reasons is because their a little bit cheaper than retail and second reason is because you can find some really unique vintage Chanel bags out there, who doesn't want that! And I love one of a kind pieces too .... So I know/like Malleries and Yogi closet, they have really good deal.But I did come across another site recently that was similar when I was looking for a maxi Chanel (hehe I don't really like big bags but I really want a big Chanel bag ...school) so anyways I came across the site it was called .... theluxurycloset.com ok OMG they have so many xl real Chanel bags I don't know where to begin lol Btw love you 10" Chanel!! Lucky you it's beautiful!ReplyDelete
Love your post!! I'm also a fan of Vintage Chanel handbags :) One of the reasons is because their a little bit cheaper than retail and second reason is because you can find some really unique vintage Chanel bags out there, who doesn't want that! And I love one of a kind pieces too .... So I know/like Malleries and Yogi closet, they have really good deal.But I did come across another site recently that was similar when I was looking for a maxi Chanel (hehe I don't really like big bags but I really want a big Chanel bag ...school) so anyways I came across the site it was called .... theluxurycloset.com ok OMG they have so many xl real Chanel bags I don't know where to begin lol Btw love you 10" Chanel!! Lucky you it's beautiful!ReplyDelete
Hi! If you believe it I just bought a Chanel bag from a vintage shop in Tokyo and it is exactly the one that you have in your first picture-- with quilted lambskin and a double CC charm on the zipper :)ReplyDelete
Do you know the name and number on the bag? I am looking for it online and can't find it!
For other readers, Tokyo is an AWESOME place to buy designer bags and some trusted resellers (all in the Shinjuku area) are: Daikokuya, Brandoff Tokyo, Ginzo, and Komehyo. You will salivate just from walking inside! :)
HI, thanks so much for your post. Very helpful as I begin my quest in search of my own vintage chanel.ReplyDelete
FYI, not sure if it's already been mentioned but your article has been copied and pasted (without reference) on another site. I guess you should be flattered!
Thanks Mama Bear. I have repeatedly asked her to take that copied post down but I'm sure it's one of her more popular posts so she takes it down for a day and then puts it back up. Thank you for letting me know though!Delete