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There are certain activities modern children should never see their parents engaged in.
An excellent example of this occurred the other day when, suddenly and without warning, our college-age daughter walked in on my wife and I in our den.
The look of sheer horror on my daughter's face made it clear she would carry the emotional scars of this moment for the rest of her life.
"OHMYGAWD!" she shrieked in the sort of high-pitched whine that can bore its way through the steel hull of an aircraft carrier, "WHAT ARE YOU DOING?"
It was, to say the least, an awkward moment. Unlike myself, my wife has always felt honesty is the best policy, so she told my daughter the unvarnished truth.
"I'm trimming your father's toenails," she sniffed, holding up a tiny pair of scissors as evidence of her complicity in this unnatural act.
There was a brief pause in which my daughter looked as if she was considering bursting into flames to demonstrate her revulsion at the sight of her father's deformed feet in her mother's hands.
"Eeeeeeeeeeew!" she finally screeched. "That's s-o-o-o-o-o-o disgusting!"
And then she stormed out in a dramatic manner that implied we had left a dark stain on her youthful psyche.
The truth is, this is just the kind of unfortunate thing that happens when you have been married as long as I have. One moment you are a young newlywed who ensures the bathroom door is locked to prevent your spouse from seeing you perform vital bodily functions, whereas the next moment you are a wizened creature approaching the love of your life, clutching tiny scissors, and asking: "Sweetheart, would you mind trimming my toenails?"
I would perform this objectionable task myself, but, tragically, I have reached a point in life where, from a sheer physical fitness perspective, it is all but impossible for me to touch my own toes, let alone wield a sharp instrument without severing an innocent digit.
The first time I asked my wife for help in this area of personal hygiene, she looked at me the way she looks at the dogs when they have an accident on the living room carpet, then muttered something along the lines of: "You sicken me!"
Now, I have many wonderful qualities as a husband, but attractive feet are not one of them. I possess what my wife calls "Hobbit feet," meaning they are overly large, hairy and capped by toenails that, if left to grow, become as long and sharp as an American bald eagle's talons.
Fortunately for me, my wife eventually changed her tune. This happened because I am one of those sleepers who flip-flops in bed all night long and, on occasion, lashes out with his feet as if kicking an imaginary soccer ball.
"Aaaaaargh!" is what my wife shrieked one night when one of my jagged nails connected with her unprotected ankle under the covers.
So now, every few months, we will park ourselves on the couch in the den and my wife, trying not to inhale, will give me the world's fastest pedicure.
My fragile daughter is slowly returning to normal, but the other night I gave her a taste of her own medicine when I strolled into the den unannounced and saw something that sickened me.
There they were, my daughter and her boyfriend, cuddling on the couch, watching an old episode of Jersey Shore.
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Dominic Merkel, at left, and Brad Sikkink recently returned from the BPAA International Family Tournament in Jupiter, Fla., where they finished in ninth place.
Brad Sikkink and his stepson, Domanic Merkel, have recently shared an incredible journey to the Bowling Proprietors Association of America (BPAA) International Family Tournament in Jupiter, Fla., where they finished in ninth place in their division. The two earned the trip by bowling the game of their lives during the state tournament held in May in Big Lake, Minn. There, the parent-youth team finished first out of 82 teams.
"I'm so glad we had the opportunity to go," Brad said. "It was a great experience for both of us."
Their journey began locally, when Brad and Domanic qualified at the local level, bowling at the B&B Olympic Bowl in Preston. Bowling in the youth/parent division, the two earned a spot at the state tournament.
"After bowling here, we were surprised we made it," said Brad.
Domanic said he was happy to partner with his stepfather because Brad has been helping him improve his bowling since he started hitting the lanes when he was 7 years old. Plus, he said with a smile, "He's the only one in my family who can bowl!"
Domanic shared that he began bowling because, at the time, he couldn't play any other sports. "Bowling was something I could do," he added.
Brad has been bowling for the past 10 years, starting to bowl at the age of 19 in the Tuesday and Wednesday night leagues at the bowling alley in Preston. He has also traveled to other tournaments with bowlers from the local lanes as well.
At the state meet, held May 12, the team shined and bowled 30 pins above their average. "It was the day!" Brad added. They won by 15 pins.
Traveling to Jupiter, Fla., the two had some challenges as they missed a connecting flight and had to wait for another plane, but flying into an airport farther from their destination than the original. Thankfully, B&B Olympic Bowl owners Paul and Shelly Hanson were already in Florida for the event and were able to meet them at the other airport and bring them back to the bowling venue.
The delay, however, caused the local team to miss the banquet as well as some valuable practice time.
Shelly explained that their bowling alley was the smallest represented at the tournament. With just eight lanes, it is tiny compared to other 50- to 60-lane houses.
She added the weather in Florida is traditionally humid, which causes the lanes and the approaches to be sticky. "It's hard to control the humidity and it affects how a bowler does, including ball release," she explained.
Even though Brad and Domanic did not have much practice time, the two did well in the first day of bowling. After the first three games of the day, the two were in 12th place, just 28 pins behind.
"We kept creeping up all day, but we finished just two pins shy of eighth place," Brad said. Unfortunately, only the top eight teams advanced to play on the second day.
While Brad joked it was his fault for letting the stress get to him and "choking," Shelly disagreed and said, "He bowled really well, especially in a place that big with all that pressure."
Brad normally averages a score of 160, but bowled an average of 187 at the tournament. Domanic also bowled above his average of 120 each game, earning a tournament average of 130 a game.
The two, ultimately, were pleased with their ninth-place finish and both enjoyed the time they were able to spend together on the trip. In addition to a day of bowling, they were able to visit the Palm Beach Zoo and the closing ceremonies and awards banquet.
Domanic has received $1,250 in scholarships through the bowling tournaments that will be held for him until he begins college. He received $1,000 from the national tournament and smaller amounts from others, including $150 when he took second in a Pepsi tournament.
One of the highlights for Domanic was meeting professional bowlers Norm Duke and Stephanie Nations, who is the coordinator of the national tournament. Duke worked with the kids and gave them pointers as well as performed some trick shots on the lanes.
He will also value the experience of meeting new people and getting to learn more about the sport of bowling, including appropriate shot placement.
"It's not speed that really matters, but it's the accuracy," Shelly agreed.
Brad shared that he was impressed when seeing the camaraderie of the kids and how well they got along, even though they were competitors on the lanes. He also enjoyed visiting with the other parents as they sat by the pool. "Everyone was so nice," he explained and said it was great to feel included in a group of people from all over the country.
"Bowlers are like that," Shelly added. "It's a great sport that way."
Domanic's best memory from this whole experience, he said, is the reaction of the community and the kids from his school.
Both he and Brad appreciate the support they received, both in the positive thoughts and in the sponsorships they received from the F&M Community Bank and First Southeast Bank, as well as a few kind individuals.
Paul and Shelly were their "knights in shining armor," Brad said. "It was nice to have Shelly and Paul there with us. Their familiar faces helped keep us calm."
"All the stuff they do here," Brad continued referring to the local bowling alley, "made it possible for us to do it. It's the only place I've ever really bowled, the only place Domanic has bowled."
Paul and Shelly were proud to travel with them and hope to keep putting out good bowlers. "Maybe we can make a career out of it," said Shelly.
"It's a consistency sport," added Paul. "You can do it your whole life. You don't have to be an athlete to enjoy it."
Looking back, Brad said, "We would definitely do it again in a heartbeat. It was a great experience."
Domanic agreed, but right now is looking forward to getting involved in the youth league and the local high school team. He started seventh grade at Fillmore Central last week and will be involved in football and band. He hopes to get more games in and some more practices before the new competitions begin.
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I don't know about you, but sometimes I get very focused and can't "see the forest for the trees" as they say (whoever they are). Losing vision and perspective is often a consequence of working/living/breathing a social change movement. Passion propels us, but it can also create tunnel vision. That's why I'm always excited when a person or an organization I respect can eloquently synthesize multiple goals and issues. The Applied Research Center (ARC) recently released case studies as a follow-up to their 2010 Better Together: Research Findings on the Relationship Between Racial Justice Organizations and LGBT Communities report.
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Partnerships, collaborations, coalitions – however framed, sharing and working together is only going to strengthen sexual violence prevention and, ultimately, social change efforts. Looking to these leaders, we can begin forging a new path – one that encourages we as activists, as well as the community at large, to examine oppression.
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Would at leat like to be able to like or have a feed from one to the other?
go to your page and copy the link which is probably in top of your browser and paste in to your google+ account hope this be help ful
However, if what you want to know is how to feed status updates from your personal profile to your page or vice versa, it's not possible at the moment and I don't think Google will allow this in the near future as this will quickly spoil the quality of content being published onto the platform.
You can also use your G+ page in signature. Right a proper and attention-seeker title for you page, hyperlinked it with the title and use this into your signature.
You just log in your google+ account and open a new tab with the google+ page and like it. Whenever that page post anything that posted post will be automatically posted on your personal page also.
I totally agree with this iThinkFashion. This is the simplest way and genuine also.
I like the idea of making signature for google plus account. That would be the most prominent way of promoting your google plus account.


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POLICE are investigating a string of bike thefts in Evesham which happened overnight last night (Monday into Tuesday).
Sgt Phil Stayte, of the safer neighbourhood tea, warned people to keep their bikes in a secure place, to remain vigilant and to take note of their bicycle frame number so police can trace them if they are stolen.
The thefts happened in St Catherine's Road in Evesham (two bikes taken from two neighbouring properties) and there were two further thefts of bikes in St Margaret's Road. One of the bikes taken was a blue and silver Carrera mountain bike with 21 gears worth between £250 and £300.
Sgt Stayte said: "All the bikes were left in a position where they could just be pushed away. They were not locked up or in garages. If a bike is left lying around there are people who will take off with it. We are hoping somebody may have witnessed something which may give us a line of inquiry."
Police would like to hear from anyone who saw a man loitering around the area at around midnight.
Those with information about these thefts can contact police on 101, quoting 83s310314 (St Margaret's Road) and 212s310314 (for anyone who saw someone loitering around St Catherine's Road) and 218s5310314 if you have information about the theft of the Carrera from St Catherine's Road.


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Heat the oil and sauté the garlic for 1 minute. Add bay leaf, lentils, carrots, celery and black pepper. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the flame, remove the cover and simmer until the vegetables are tender and about half of the liquid has evaporated. Allow to cool slightly. Mix in the radishes, lemon juice, red onion and dill. Toss to cool. Arrange the baby salad greens in individual salad bowls and spoon the lentil mixture over each serving of greens. Serve warm or chill the beans before serving in warmer weather.
Per serving - 255 calories, 7 gram fat (26% calories from fat), 15 gram protein, 30 gram carbohydrate, 10 gram fiber, 0 milligram cholesterol, 372 milligram sodium


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>Racing>The Art of Racing..
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"despite". Heh.
Runners run.
Go by effort, not pace.
A pedant is a person who is overly concerned with formalism and precision, or who 'makes a show of learning'.
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The best I can explain it is go into the race thinking, "Okay, I'm about to race 5k," (or whatever distance you're racing) and try to spread the effort out as evenly as possible so that you just about collapse 1 foot past the finish line.
A pedant is a person who is overly concerned with formalism and precision, or who 'makes a show of learning'.
I have the opposite problem: how do you learn to embrace pain and just go with it?


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Copying and Faxing
Photocopiers are available on the 1st and 2nd floors of the library. Copies cost 10¢ and require change or dollar bills.
A self service Fax Kiosk is located near the reference desk on the 2nd floor. You may use your credit or debit card or purchase a prepaid fax card at the reference desk. Prices are $1.75 for the first page and $1.00 per page after that.


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Knightswood Baptist is a loving and growing church. We are a community of people who seek to follow Jesus' example and anyone who comes to our church is always made to feel welcome.
Our church has people of all ages and backgrounds, and our worship style is a blend of contemporary and traditional. For those with families, we have a great children's programme.
We meet every Sunday at 11.00. On the first Sunday of most months, we also meet at 18.30. If we can be of any help, or if you would like someone to pray with you, please come along to see us or get in touch.
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She was beautiful. There was no doubt about that. She was also intelligent. There was some doubt about that. My first doubts arose when I saw the tattoo she had on the small of her back. There was a spelling mistake in it. When I told her this she smiled and began to cry. I said, "What's wrong?" She sobbed and said, "I didn't know I had a tattoo on my back." We embraced, and in that instant the whole world seemed to shrink, not by much – only slightly, but enough to notice. It definitely seemed smaller. As I rested my chin on her shoulder and my hand on her face, I noticed that she had a tattoo on ear as well. It said "Shhhhh", so I didn't mention it.
Hi. I'm going to perform on some of the shows on the Oddball Fest tour. Here is a link: http://www.oddballfest.com/talent/demetrimartin/
Based on lyrics I've heard it seems like there was a lot more rambling going on in the 60s and 70s. Fewer ramblers these days.
I laugh in the face of danger, but I do it from a pretty large distance. I guess it's more me Iaughing facing in the direction of danger.


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Commissioned quilts can be difficult, at times. That's why I've only ever agreed to a handful in the 3 years I've been quilting. This quilt was NOT difficult, and do you know why? Because I loved all the fabric, the design... pretty much everything about it. And it was on the small side, only 35"x45". So very doable, and enjoyable to create!
This side was inspired by Rita over at Red Pepper Quilts, but I didn't use any solids like she did.
Ever wonder how to make strip quilts without all the strips going curved? Check out Ashley's mini tutorial, she's got some fabulous tips! Not to mention a gorgeous new baby boy, Max!
Its rather hard to see, but I did straight-line quilting in sets of 3, going the long way.
I really like how that turned out!
The other side (not really the back, as I consider it a 2-sided quilt) is really fun, and was inspired by this block that I received from one of the girls in a virtual bee I was a part of via Flickr.
{I've said it once and I'll say it again - if you've never joined a quilting bee, virtual or otherwise, you need to just do it already! Don't know where to start: check out this thread}
While I was taking photos of the quilt, I couldn't help but notice the pear blooms on the tree in the garden. I hate this tree because it blocks all sunlight into the garden, but at least it looks pretty for a few days, eh? I would chop it down in a heartbeat but it would smash the fence... thus, it must stay. grrrr
Or maybe there's a way to kill it... must google that!
Or maybe there's a way to kill it... must google that!
Finally, Eli. It was a windy chilly day.... and we thought a ride in his new wagon would be fun.
I didn't bring a winter parka for him, of course, so a huge hoodie to go over his spring jacket did the trick.
And did I mention he's walking?! He is. Everywhere.
And he's not far from running, too. Yikes!
What have ya'll be up to? Lots of quilting and sewing I hope!


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Increased attention was given to Walmart's multichannel efforts in this year's supplier survey — and for good reason. Amazon.com is now in a virtual dead heat with the dollar store channel in terms of the retailer/channel that suppliers view as the most significant competitive threat.
Walmart suppliers are right to be concerned about Amazon.com given the pace at which the $48 billion company, now the nation's 10th-largest retailer, is piling on sales and expanding its reach into new categories. Walmart's online sales now total $9 billion, as Neil Ashe, president and CEO of global e-commerce, revealed recently.
Despite their concerns, the digital arena is an area of great growth potential, and suppliers are excited about the prospect, with roughly 75% of those surveyed indicating they already sell products online. However, survey results also show a large swath of suppliers who registered a middling level of agreement with the statements "Walmart is headed in the right direction in terms of its online/multichannel strategic initiatives," and "my team understands Walmart.com's various strategic initiatives and priorities."
That a higher percentage of folks didn't register a stronger level of agreement in these areas should be a source of concern for Walmart.com as it has aggressive growth plans in place and will need the support of suppliers to execute its strategies.
An area in which Walmart.com should feel encouraged is that 18% of suppliers expressed the strongest level of agreement with the statement that they view Walmart.com as an integral part of the new item introduction process. Another 22% expressed the highest level of agreement with the statement that they are highly focused on growing with Walmart.com. Unfortunately, 21% of respondents also expressed the highest level of agreement that Walmart.com is challenging to work with.
While the signals are certainly mixed, it is perhaps understandable given that the pace of change in the digital world can make it difficult to keep track of what's going on. It was only two years ago that Walmart intensified its multichannel focus with the creation of its global e-commerce group. Ashe didn't join the company until this past January, and the recent analysts' meeting was his first time presenting a comprehensive overview of the strategy. Ashe gave investors plenty to feast on — describing Walmart's global network of 10,000 stores, 200 million weekly customers and a commitment to building a next-generation global technology platform to capture a disproportionate share of a worldwide e-commerce marketplace McKinsey & Co. expects to reach $1.3 trillion by 2015.
"It is a fascinating opportunity that we are uniquely positioned to take advantage of," Ashe said, adding that he is focused on, "how do we do it differently and better than anyone in the world."
Perhaps the most intriguing development to date is a pilot program involving same-day delivery in San Francisco, Minneapolis, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. The program leverages Walmart stores in those markets as fulfillment centers for popular products with carriers executing same-day deliveries of orders placed before noon. According to Ashe, with 4,000 points of contact throughout the United States, the service is something Walmart is uniquely capable of executing, and he described the company's store network as the envy of the e-commerce world.


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Crawford, Tigers agree to terms
Published: Friday, June 14, 2013 at 8:26 p.m.
Last Modified: Friday, June 14, 2013 at 8:26 p.m.
MINNEAPOLIS — The Detroit Tigers have agreed to terms with their first-round draft pick, right-hander Jonathon Crawford for a little more than $2 million.
The deal was announced on Friday, when the Tigers were in Minnesota for a three-game series. The team also agreed to terms on contracts for 18 other players who were drafted last week.
Crawford was taken with the 20th overall selection out of the University of Florida. He'll get a signing bonus of $2,001,700, which is the slot value for his draft position.
The 6-foot-2, 205-pound Crawford posted a 3-6 record with a 3.84 ERA as a junior this season at Florida with 69 strikeouts in 86 2-3 innings. He pitched a no-hitter during his sophomore year, the first for the Gators in 21 years.
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This article was published 14/6/2013 (1530 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
The news that Winnipeg Blue Bombers defensive back Jonathan Hefney is facing charges for marijuana possession back in South Carolina is controversial -- in part because of the veteran defender's status and personal baggage -- but not exactly earth-shattering, given the relationship between the CFL and pot.
In a league where no team plays on natural grass, marijuana has been a headline-generating issue for more than four decades in Canada. The CFL has long been a haven for NFL players -- most recently Ricky Williams in Toronto and Onterrio Smith in Winnipeg -- who have repeatedly failed drug tests in the U.S., where marijuana is considered a banned substance. (The CFL tests for performance-enhancing drugs, but not recreational drugs, including marijuana.)
Smith became infamous in 2005 when airport security at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport caught him carrying dried urine and a "Whizzinator" -- a kit designed to mask drug tests. In 2006, Smith was invited to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers training camp, but arrived 20 pounds overweight (sans Whizzinator) and was quickly released.
Williams, meanwhile, became a cause-c©l®bre in the Big Smoke after smoking his way out of a gig with the Miami Dolphins in 2005. Williams suited up for the Argos the same year as Smith was brought in by the Bombers, giving every impression the CFL had morphed into the Cannabis Forever League.
Although evidence is anecdotal, there is no denying a substantial number of CFL players have gone to pot.
"In the NFL, the most common drug problem is performance-enhancing drugs," one former CFL head office executive told the Free Press on condition of anonymity. "In the CFL, the most common drug is marijuana.
"No one would have had hard data," the source added. "Everybody would have had one or two guys for sure they knew were doing something. But it was more assumed or suspected. I wouldn't say it was wide-open. It was more 'understood.' "
'If you're goingto drop Jonathan Hefney (above) because you thinkhe smokes pot...you've got a situation on your hands. If you cut everybody who smokes pot, you're going to have to scour every nook and cranny for players. And good players, too'-- former Bombers place-kicker Troy Westwood
Stories abound of players -- star players, mind you -- who regularly smoked a blunt in the Bombers parking lot before team meetings. Some players would ask for gum before interviews.
"Sometimes a player would sneak out to his car to smoke a joint," one longtime Bombers employee said, echoing a story from multiple sources. "That was his routine."
But the Bombers' marijuana history dates back as far as punter Bernie Ruoff, who was unceremoniously kicked off the team in 1979 after getting busted for pot possession. Ruoff was later convicted of the offence and given a conditional discharge. However, his discharge from the community-owned club was permanent.
Ruoff was replaced by a young quarterback/kicker from Acadia named Bob Cameron, who proceeded to don the Blue and Gold for the next 23 seasons. "Ben Johnson and I have something in common," Cameron likes to joke. "We both owe our career to drugs."
Even prior to Ruoff's ouster, Bombers star running back Mack Herron, who led the league in rushing in 1972, was caught by police trying to toss a small amount of marijuana out of his East Kildonan apartment that off-season. Herron was released and blackballed by the league. He spent the next two years in the NFL. Then Herron spent much of the next several years in jail, mostly for drug convictions.
But what was once isolated marijuana use has evolved into a more noticeable indulgence.
In his 17-plus seasons with the Bombers, place-kicker Troy Westwood remembered post-practice sessions where players drained beer by the tub. The scene changed almost overnight, Westwood said. Beer consumption dropped and pot consumption increased. "There was a fundamental shift from beer to marijuana," he said. "It was amazing."
For the record, Westwood never partook. "I tried it when I was younger," he said. "It never did anything for me."
Westwood, in his later years with the club, also never went foraging for nightlife with younger players. But he suggested the increased use of recreational drugs in the league mirrors North American society.
In 2011, an expansive drug study funded by Health Canada found half of Grade 10 students have used marijuana at least once, up from one-third in 1990 -- making Canadian teens the world's No. 1 pot smokers. The same study found alcohol use and drunkenness dropped slightly among youths 12 to 17 years old.
In the U.S., the rate of eighth-graders saying they have used an illicit drug in the past year jumped to 16 per cent from the previous year's 14.5 per cent, with daily marijuana use up in all grades surveyed, according to the 2010 Monitoring the Future Survey. The study also found while 21.4 per cent of high school seniors used marijuana in the past 30 days, only 19.2 per cent smoked cigarettes.
In addition, there are now 14 states (not South Carolina, unfortunately for Hefney) that have passed decriminalization laws. Marijuana is now legal in Colorado and Washington state.
"I think what happens in the CFL locker-room is reflective of what's happening in society," said Westwood, who co-hosts The Big Show on TSN 1290. "I think young people are as likely to smoke (pot) as drink these days. I think we live in a day and age right now where (marijuana) is just barely illegal the way cigarettes are barely legal."
Westwood stressed he wasn't endorsing marijuana, but he believes Bombers GM Joe Mack shouldn't release Hefney -- as some fans and commentators have debated -- merely based on the drug charges.
"You've got your head in the sand if you don't think marijuana is remarkably common," Westwood added. "I know this: The football club deals with a lot of situations that are outside the box. I think this would be middle-of-the-road.
"If you're going to drop Jonathan Hefney because you think he smokes pot... you've got a situation on your hands. If you cut everybody who smokes pot, you're going to have to scour every nook and cranny for players. And good players, too."
At a press conference this week to address Hefney's drug charges, Mack said the club would stand by their player... at least, for now.
"It's different than some other altercations that occur," Mack said. "It's a societal issue. It's really not much of a factor, if any at all."
However, Mack's position offended former Bombers offensive lineman Sandy Annunziata, who charged in a column on Yahoo Sports titled "A Blind, Black and Blue Eye for Blue Bombers" that the Winnipeg GM "failed miserably" in dealing with Hefney.
"All CFL teams, including the Bombers, are community-minded," Annunziata wrote. "Players are invited to events, functions and schools in order to inspire, deliver positive messages, encourage health and fitness, and hopefully cultivate new fans. I myself attended many, many functions, during my playing days. The audience was almost always young, impressionable minds, eager to meet a pro football player. And it's in this regard Mack has lost not only his sense of 'community-owned' reality, but credibility as a respected leader of the Bombers brand. I understand the allegiance shown to a valued team member, but not at the expense of an organization's reputation."
Countered another former Bomber, who played with Annunziata: "They're trying to make it a big deal, but it's not a big deal. It's not good, no question. But I don't know if this rises to a major-league issue."
What does the CFL head office have to say?
"We treat these matters on a case-by-case basis, and usually allow our teams to take the lead with their employees," offered league spokesman Jamie Dykstra in an email to the Free Press. "In the recent case of Jonathan Hefney, the matter is before the courts, the Bombers have indicated they do not plan to act at this time, and we will respect the legal process by not commenting at this time.
"Our league-wide drug policy provides for random testing of players for a sweeping number of performance-enhancing drugs. It does not test for recreational drugs, including marijuana. When that policy was launched in 2010, we said it is our responsibility to protect the integrity of our game."
There are a number of reasons cited for marijuana use in the CFL, from pain management to sheer boredom to stress relief. But look no further than the nearest college campus and house party to determine if the spread of weed is isolated to a professional football locker-room.
"It exists because it exists in society. It's a reflection, not a trend-setter," the CFL source said. "I never heard any discussion in a coach's meetings where someone said, 'This is a problem.' It's more the coaching staff and GM worried about a player's character and behaviour. To some extent, they're accepting. But I'm sure if they thought there was a bigger problem, they would deal with it."


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I have just received this Press Release from our friends at FindMyPast………
Leading UK family history website findmypast.co.uk has today, 26 April 2014, published online for the first time parish records held by the Shropshire Archives as the latest instalment of their 100 in 100 promise to launch 100 record sets in 100 days.
Spanning 1538 to 1900, the Shropshire Collection comprises approximately 2.1 million fully searchable transcripts and 155,000 scanned colour images of the parish registers. A selection of Anglican, Methodist and Non-Conformist registers from well over 200 Shropshire parishes from Abdon to Yockleton are included in the collection.
The records comprise –
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Before English Genealogists get too excited I should point out that not all the 100 records sets in a 100 days cover the UK. So far there have been some American and Australian records as well as UK datasets. However it would be a very unusual family who didn't have a few members who set sail for greener pastures and adventures!


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Robinson a vital part of recruiting success
Published: Monday, September 16, 2013 at 6:01 a.m.
Last Modified: Sunday, September 15, 2013 at 11:45 p.m.
When Florida and Miami played in 2008, the rivalry wasn't as big for UF recruiting as it had been in the early 2000s and previous millennium.
Tennessee (2-1) at Florida (1-1), 3:30 p.m. TV: CBS On Radio: WRUF
The Gators had the reigning Heisman Trophy winner, a 2006 national championship and another one on the way, while the Hurricanes were seven years removed from a title and trying to replace the coach who got them to the top.
The disparity between the two football programs not only remains five years later, but Miami's NCAA probe and self-imposed sanctions have widened the gap. Florida was also coming off an 11-2 season, a record UM hasn't reached in a decade.
But there's another reason their latest matchup won't mean much for the Gators in regards to recruiting — UF defensive backs coach Travaris Robinson.
Robinson is currently ranked No. 1 in 247Sports' recruiter rankings for the 2014 class and was the primary recruiter for seven of Florida's 14 verbal commitments. His biggest catches have come from the pool of prospects in South Florida.
Robinson, who was born and grew up in Miami, raided three surrounding counties for Miami Central running back Dalvin Cook (Miami-Dade), Homestead receiver Ermon Lane (Miami-Dade), Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna defensive tackle Khairi Clark (Broward), Plantation cornerback Chris Lammons (Broward), Fort Lauderdale University School cornerback Quincy Wilson (Broward) and Immokalee athlete J.C. Jackson (Collier).
Of the six, the biggest steal from Miami was Clark. The 'Canes had been the longtime leader for the Army All-American before his surprising pledge to the Gators.
"My relationship with coach T-Rob had a huge impact on my decision to go to Florida," Clark said. "When you talk to him, it's like you're talking to a teenager. He can connect with you and talk about anything like he was one of your homeboys or teammates. It's great to have a coach like that."
Clark believes the connection Robinson has built with him and other South Florida products makes the outcome of last weekend's game meaningless.
"Even with Florida losing to Miami, I don't feel like it's going to have any impact on me or other players from here because of our relationship with coach T-Rob," Clark said.
"The fact that he's from Miami, he understands where we're coming from, how we view things differently, how the slang is down here, how we operate and how we want to be treated. I think it really helps and matters more to us than a game."
It certainly helped UF in flipping Cook from Clemson at the Orange & Blue Debut. The Under Armour All-American, who is No. 1 in The Sun's list of Florida's Top 50 seniors, will be the first recruit from Miami to sign with the Gators since safety Jabari Gorman 2011.
"His loyalty is outstanding," Cook said of Robinson. "He's a man of his word, and that's what really made us bond. By me and him being so close, it caused me to change my mind.
"He can relate to people like me. He came up the exact same way that I did, so he understands everything I go through on and off the field."
Robinson also flipped Jackson from Florida State after months of heavy pursuit. He had been — and would still be — the highest-ranked commit for the 'Noles according to ESPN.
"I like the way he coaches the secondary," Jackson said. "It motivates me. He has fun with them, but he teaches you a lot at the same time. The Florida players told me they learn quick from him because of how he breaks things down."
His most recent haul of Lammons, Lane and Wilson proves Robinson was well worth the $60,000 raise he received in the summer.
Robinson's recruiting skills were evident shortly after he was hired by UF coach Will Muschamp in January of 2011. After just one month on the job, he was able to land the nation's No. 2 cornerback, Marcus Roberson, on signing day. The Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas standout had committed to Auburn just two days earlier.
"He helped me grow as a person before he taught me anything on the field," Roberson said. "He's more like a father figure than anything. He told me I had an opportunity to play and everything turned out that way. He's straightforward. He tells you exactly what it is instead of beating around the bush."
After three years in the NFL with the Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Robinson got his coaching career started in 2006 at Auburn, his alma mater. He spent his first year as a student assistant while he completed his bachelor's degree in Communications.
He became a graduate assistant the following season and served under Auburn's defensive coordinator at the time — Will Muschamp.
"I knew it as a GA," Muschamp said of Robinson's coaching abilities. "I gave more responsibility to him than I ever gave anybody as a young coach as far as a graduate assistant position is concerned. He did a fantastic job then, and you saw it coming."
After one-year stops at Western Kentucky, Southern Miss and Texas Tech, Robinson rejoined Muschamp at Florida and has become of the top secondary coaches in the nation.
"He's a really, really good football coach," Muschamp said. "He does a great job with our secondary as far as teaching and coaching the way we want it to be done at Florida. He understands what we want done and how we want it done.
"Certainly has helped me as far as being a head coach and being able to know that you're going to walk out of the room and it's going to get done the right way."
UF defensive coordinator D.J. Durkin hasn't seen a better defensive backs coach in his 12 years of coaching.
"T-Rob is the best. He really is," Durkin said of Robinson, who turns 32 on Saturday. "He's the best I've been around. He has an unbelievable motor on the field. He coaches those guys with high energy. He has great knowledge for the defense and for what we do.
"He's an unbelievable recruiter, as you all can see. The guy works relentlessly at it. I've been around a lot of good coaches, luckily, in my career, and I don't know one better than him at what he does. There's no doubt he's a star."
According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Muschamp told five-star linebacker Raekwon McMillan that Robinson would probably replace Durkin as coordinator if he were to get a head coaching job. Durkin thinks his possible successor won't last long as an assistant.
"T-Rob's going to be a head coach one day," Durkin said. "There's no reason he wouldn't be. He has all the skills, all the ability to do that. The sky's the limit for him."
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Zimba (TR) turns 14 years
Zimba (TR) turns 14 years
Happy Birthday Zimba. Love those Oldies!!!
Riley (black & tan, born 8/2002), Madison (ruby, born 9/2003), and Oz (tri-color, born 7/2007)
In loving memory: Oliver 2001-2015
Happy Birthday Zimba! What a wonderful age. Oldies are the best!
Joyce - Proudly owned & loved by
BellaMia (Aug. 30, 2012) My Beautiful Ruby Milo (Jan. 20, 2014) My Handsome Tri
Sydney (April 16, 2000~April 4, 2012) Always and Forever In My Heart
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Waiting at the bridge
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WOOTTON Bassett captain Tim Gallimore is targeting next weekend's clash with Alchester for his return.
The back-rower, who has been out of action since mid-January with a broken and dislocated finger, is expected to be given the green light to make his comeback when he sees a specialist on Tuesday.
Gallimore has only missed one match over the course of his six-week lay-off due to a flurry of postponements and he, like the rest of his teammates, is champing at the bit for a taste of competitive rugby again.
"One more week and I'll be back I think," he told the Advertiser. "I'm back at the hospital on Tuesday and I'm hoping that will be the all-clear then.
"It is frustrating. With the weather I've only missed the one game so far so I've been quite fortunate there, but all the guys are just desperate to get playing again.
"I did it in the first game back in January - the Wallingford game. It's crazy we've only played one game since then."
Should Bassett's Ballards Ash facility survive another series of downpours, Milton Keynes are scheduled to visit in Southern Counties North on Saturday.
When asked whether or not the pitch would be fit for purpose, Gallimore said: "I hope so. I think it's still going to be touch and go with the rain, we're still not training on the pitches so we're just hoping we can get a game in on Saturday.
"Training is going well. It's all indoors, it's all gym work and it's beneficial but it's not ideal. You've got to be out there at some point with ball in hand but most teams are in the same boat.
"The problem is the games we miss have to be played at some point. Already the backlog of fixtures we've got are going to take us through the scheduled end of the season."
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Three young men and a young woman roll up to a house in a junky old van. They have tattoos and wear baggy clothes. They're Hispanic. This is not their neighborhood.
Burglars? A watchful neighbor thought so, and called police.
"The lady thought we looked suspicious. She was profiling us quick," the group's leader, 28-year-old Mike Olivas, recalls.
In reality, Olivas and his crew—part of a local "green jobs" training program—were just waiting for the homeowner to show up so they could change the lightbulbs and install insulation.
No one got arrested. In that sense, they made out better than Harvard African American Studies Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr., who was arrested this month on the porch of his own home after a neighbor called police to report a burglary.
Olivas and his team—Javier Gallegos, Lauren Herrera and Ben Valdez—are older and more experienced than the typical crew fielded by YouthWorks, the vocational training nonprofit that oversees the jobs program.
But these trainees have something in common with their younger peers: Were it not for their employment, they "would be dismissed as gangsters," Daniel Werwath, who helped design the green jobs program, says.
Werwath is a resource development manager for The Housing Trust, which is implementing the program with YouthWorks.
This month, the Santa Fe City Council agreed to steer $65,000 worth of federal economic stimulus money toward funding the energy crew's work through the summer, enough to install free energy-efficiency upgrades on 200 homes. The Sierra Club funded a 100-home pilot project earlier this year.
Granted, there is a liberal feel-good element to the crew's work. "It's like the Obama program—at-risk youth, green energy, jobs training," Werwath says.
That aside, the project accomplishes something many stimulus programs have not: It provides direct employment to people who would otherwise be jobless. "You look at what they actually paid to do [with the stimulus], and it's pave a road," Werwath says.
Although the work involved is more traditionally blue-collar than "green-collar," as it's advertised, the program does provide opportunities to young people whose tattoos and criminal records might otherwise render them unemployable.
"Everybody makes mistakes. Some people end up in the system. Once you end up in the system, it's harder to get a job. If you can't get a job, what are you going to do but get in more trouble?" YouthWorks Educational Coordinator Tobe Bott-Lyons says. "I don't think this country gets that: There's other ways to deal with our community problems besides jails."
The YouthWorks energy crew is keenly aware of their status within the social services system. "We're all 'at-risk,'" Gallegos, 20, says with a touch of irony. He dropped out of high school in his junior year and this month got his GED.
What would he be doing without this gig on the energy crew? "That's a hard one. Probably not working," Gallegos says. "I kinda don't want to think about it."
Herrera, 24, expected YouthWorks to place her on river cleanup duty, but was happily placed with the energy crew. She's had a hard time holding down work for the past couple of years. After her 6-year-old son was murdered by his father, who then killed himself, she "got into a lot of trouble." (Court records show shoplifting, DWI, resisting an officer and possession.)
Olivas thinks his experience working for his uncle, a plumber, landed him the crew leader spot. He's been married nine years and has a 6-year-old daughter. Yet he apparently still qualifies as an "at risk youth."
It's just the three of them today; the fourth crew member, Valdez, is out sick. After lunch at YouthWorks, they drive down Agua Fria Street to La Cieneguita, a decade-old Housing Trust development. The van is packed with energy efficiency kits, which include compact fluorescent light bulbs, hot water heater and pipe insulation, weather stripping, low-flow showerheads and caulk.
The materials cost approximately $100; YouthWorks estimates that once installed, they'll save a homeowner $146 in electricity and natural gas costs over a year. (Organizers will know for sure a year from now, after they have monitored energy usage in participating homes.)
The first house on the crew's list is owned by Dyana Todd, a teacher at Santa Fe Public Schools' Nye Bilingual Early Childhood Center. Outside is a bright garden; inside is an impressive collection of garage sale bric-a-brac.
Todd is excited the crew is here. She peppers them with questions about saving energy: Should she replace her 10-year-old stove? Buy a flat-screen television? What about the windows? The crew knows some but not all of the answers.
The group splits up the work and finishes in under an hour. Herrera changes the lightbulbs while Olivas changes the showerheads. Gallegos—the crew's designated "fuck-up," they joke—prepares to add insulation to the hot water heater, but it has too many calcium deposits. Gallegos tells Dodd about another program, at Los Amigos Educational Resource Center, that can defray the cost of a replacement.
After Olivas and Gallegos screw weather stripping under the door, the crew members pile into the van and head to their next appointment. They hope to find a way to keep the work going after the stimulus funding runs out. After all, there are another 27,000 houses in Santa Fe, give or take.


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Jew Beanie
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edit References in the Torah
Jew Beanies have been worn for thousands of years, and they date back to the pre-Roman Empire. Under the book of Genesis Abraham in the Torah, God commands Abraham "And let mine followers looketh fly. Adorn their heads with stylish hats, which will keep them cool in the great desert. / Not too large, but not too small, they must maketh an impression on passerby's." it is heavily believed that the stylish hats that God referenced in this passage are the equivalent of modern day Jew Beanies.
God continues to discuss the use of Jew Beanies with Moses in the book of Numbers. "Thine journey will begin soon Moses" god whispered in his ear. "Have all mine faithfuls adorned their hats?" Moses replied with a "Yes o great lord." While this passage is very unclear to the definition of 'hats', it is once again believed to be a reference to modern day Jew Beanies.
edit Modern Usage
The Jew Beanie is worn predominantly by men to show their power in Jewish society. A man first puts his Jew Beanie on when he has completed his first ten years of life. It is a symbol of his maturity, and that he is fertile, and ready to begin rearing little jewlings. It is common practice in the Jewish faith to own more than one Jew Beanie. A vast collection of Jew Beanies shows experience.
Jew Beanies are a staple in any Jewsish male's wardrobe. It is considered bad luck to talk to a Jewish man who is not wearing a Jew Beanie. Also, if you rub their belly and make a wish, it is more likely to come true. Jew Beanies are worn everywhere. At home, at school, at social gatherings, even during sex. Wearing your Jew Beanie during the act of making love is rumored to increase the chance of birthing a boy.
They also look totally bad ass.
edit Magical Powers
In an unwritten passage in the book of Numbers, God explains to Moses that the hats that his followers are wearing will give them unseen Power that will allow them to survive for the years they will spend in the desert. Moses soon found out that the powers of his Jew Beanie also included X-ray vision, which he was able to keep himself entertained with during the journey.
Magical powers differ from Jew Beanie to Jew Beanie. Some may experience the default cooling powers, which was the specific power addressed by god, to keep them cool in the hot desert, while others may experience a whole slew of powers. X-ray vision, as Moses experienced, mind reading is another common one, as well as super strength and intellect.
A Jew wearing a Jew Beanie must learn how to control his powers, and use them for the good of Judaism, and never let their minds wander off into the prospect of doing evil with their powers. With great power comes great responsibility, and if they cannot handle the responsibility, it is their sworn duty to remove the Jew Beanie, and find a new one which gives them less power.
edit Impostor Jew Beanies
With the development of an article of clothing so hip and fly, there are bound to be people who want to steal it away for their own use. Many different religions have stolen the base idea for a Jew Beanie in hopes that no one will notice. High ranking christians wear what they call a 'zucchetto', which literally translates as rip-off in hebrew.
Christianity isn't the only religion guilty of stealing the idea set forth by Jews. Islam stole the Jew Beanies idea as well. It is a Jew Beanie which goes all the way down your head. This blasphemous idea goes against all guidelines set forth by the Torah on how a Jew Beanie should look. Muslims refer to this atrocity as a 'kufi', which in Arabic translates to elongated Jew Beanie, as if it could actually be considered a Jew Beanie in its state.
In fact, the Jew Beanie has taken a different form in most major religions across the world. Christianity, Islam, Zoroastrianism, Buddhism, even the godless Secular beings have a form of the Jew Beanie, and most don't even serve a purpose in their religion.
Impostor Jew Beanies DO NOT give you magical powers.


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Gothenburg golfers show improvement in dual win
Adam Speck is meet medalist shooting a 39
Gothenburg's golfers responded to some pleasant playing conditions with improved scoring Thursday in a dual with North Platte St. Patrick at Wild Horse Golf Club.
"The day was pretty nice," Swede coach Don Graham said. "We actually had a few better scores and showed some improvement."
Gothenburg picked up a win, beating the Irish 194-205 on the front nine.
Leading the way was junior Adam Speck who posted the meet medalist score of 39.
"He kept out of trouble," the coach said. "I always tell the kids that whatever happens, try to avoid the big number. You're going to make mistakes and bad shots are going to happen.
"When you make that bad shot, don't compound it and instead of making bogey, walk off the hole with a double or trouble."
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Southern notes: Lee learns his limits
Biscuits shortstop becoming a pest at the plate, on the bases
By Guy Curtright / Special to MLB.com | July 23, 2012 10:51 AM ET
"He has a ton of range," Montgomery manager Billy Gardner Jr. said of his shortstop. "He can get to about anything between second and third base."
But Lee has been drawing just as much attention for his work at the plate as in the field recently after a slow start for the Biscuits this season.
The 21-year-old native of Korea set a Montgomery record with a 21-game hitting streak that ended July 12, and he was just two short of Evan Longoria's mark of reaching base safely in 37 consecutive games through Sunday.
Lee, acquired from the Chicago Cubs in the Matt Garza deal before the 2011 season, is hitting .321 with 16 walks, 25 runs scored and 15 RBIs during his 35-game on-base streak.
Not bad for someone who hit .167 in his first 18 games this season and .190 after being promoted to Double-A for the last 24 games a year ago.
"I've realized I'm a slap hitter and not a gap hitter," said Lee, who has spent extra time working with hitting coach Ozzie Timmons.
Gardner blamed last season's late struggles to the fatigue of a long season after Lee had batted .318 in 97 games for Charlotte of the Class A Advanced Florida State League. But it was obvious that some adjustments were needed after the slow start this year.
"He's not going out of the strike zone like he was, and he's staying on top of the ball," Gardner said. "If he hits the top half of the ball, not the bottom, he can use his speed."
Speed is something Lee has in abundance, and he is taking better advantage of it.
"He's a very exciting player," Gardner said.
Lee is second in the Southern League with a career-high 34 stolen bases and has been caught just once in 13 attempts during the second-half.
"My legs have felt good this year. I feel faster," Lee said. "This year, instead of worrying about who the catcher is, I just focus on getting a good jump each time."
"You need an aggressive mind-set to steal bases, and he's been aggressive," Gardner said. "An aggressive base stealer goes in the first two pitches."
Of course, Lee is stealing more bases because he is getting on more. His average was still a modest .271 after 97 games, but he had a .338 on-base percentage thanks to 40 walks.
"I pay a lot of attention to what the pitcher throws," Lee said.
The left-handed hitter is not completely devoid of extra-base power. He has 12 doubles, eight triples and two homers among his 112 hits.
"He's stronger and can turn on a ball when he needs to," Gardner said.
The only negative for Lee is his error total. He has 21 -- three more than all of last season.
"He gets to more balls than anyone else, and most of the errors have been on throws," said Gardner. "We've been working on cleaning up some things, and he's made progress."
"On defense, I'm just focused on making all the routine plays," Lee said. "I've been working on backhanding, too."
Montgomery, like Lee, got off to a slow start, going 10-14 in April. But the Biscuits have had a winning record every month since and were tied for first place in the South Division with an 18-12 second-half record through Sunday.
"We have the best hitting in the league," Lee said. "Hopefully, we can keep that up. Personally, I can help us win by getting on base and scoring runs."
As much as Lee is focused on finishing well with the Biscuits and helping them to a playoff spot, his thoughts are also on Tampa Bay.
"Definitely, always thinking about the Rays," he said. "That's why we're all here and playing hard. We watch them [in the clubhouse] a lot, too, and I like following them."
As Lee knows, Tampa Bay doesn't have a full-time regular shortstop at the moment. As early as next year, it could be him.
All he has to do is be disciplined at the plate, keep the ball out of the air and let his speed work for him offensively. The defense will take care of itself.
"He's a special player, and he's playing with a purpose," Gardner said. "He's made a lot of progress."
All or nothing: Kyle Skipworth homered in three straight games, including a pair of round-trippers July 14 in Pensacola, but it's been pretty much all or nothing for the Jacksonville catcher this year. He's batting .208 with 98 strikeouts in 81 games, but of his 60 hits, 24 have gone for extra bases, including 11 homers. Skipworth, 22, was the sixth overall pick by the Marlins in the 2008 Draft and is rated as Miami's No. 13 prospect.
Painful pull: Birmingham right-hander Andre Rienzo had to leave a start against Montgomery after just eight pitches when he pulled a hamstring going after a bunt. Rienzo, who was placed on the disabled list, is 3-1 with a 2.91 ERA in seven games with the Barons after going 3-0 with a 1.08 ERA for Winston-Salem in the Class A Advanced Carolina League. The native of Brazil served a 50-game drug suspension early this season.
Playing swimmingly: Pensacola has won nine of its past 10 series and is tied for first place with Montgomery in the South Division's second-half race at 18-12. The Blue Wahoos won eight series in a row before losing three of four against Jacksonville, then bounced back to win three of four at first-half champion Mobile. Pensacola finished third in the first half at 34-35.
Red-hot return: Jackson first baseman Rich Poythress is batting .397 since returning to the Generals and has hit safely in 17 of 18 games. Seattle's second-round pick in the 2009 Draft was hitting .259 when he went on the disabled list in May, but has raised his average to .309 since his return. He also has 26 walks in 49 games, lifting his on-base percentage to .402.
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My dad used to say that when opportunity knocks, make sure you answer. That knock came this week for young Regan Smith as he fills in for the injured Dale Earnhardt Jr. in Charlotte.
Earnhardt made the earthshattering announcement this morning at Charlotte Motor Speedway that he will be removing himself from the seat of his Hendrick Motorsport Chevrolet after being diagnosed with a concussion.
"We had a test at Kansas about five weeks ago, and we blew a right front tire going into Turn 1," said Earnhardt on where his injuries began. "You know your body, and you know how your mind works, and I knew something was just not quite right."
Made out of the same mold as his rugged father, Earnhardt tried to tough it out through the headaches associated with a concussion but, knew he had not fully healed after crashing again last week in Talladega.
"I was hit in the left rear quarter panel," continued Earnhardt of his accident last week. "It was sort of an odd kind of a collision where the car spun around really quick and just sort of disoriented me, and I knew that I had sort of regressed and had a bit of a setback."
Earnhardt knew he needed to seek help and contacted a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Jerry Petty. The doctor made the decision to have Earnhardt take a few weeks off to heal.
"He had no amnesia on either side of either of the incidents," said Dr. Petty on Jr's evaluation. "We want him to have four or five days after he has no headache and if that goes well, we'll probably clear him to race."
As Earnhardt takes some time to heal, Regan Smith will get the opportunity of a lifetime and fill his seat inside the No. 88 car.
"We've been talking about running him in the Nationwide car for a championship," said team owner Rick Hendrick on choosing Smith. "He's a good driver, and again, Dale likes him, and we're familiar with him."
Regan became available when Kurt Busch replaced him behind the wheel of the No.78 at Furniture Row Racing. He had planned on driving the No. 51 for Phoenix Racing but, when this opportunity came open, he knew he could not pass it up.
"I am very fortunate that I am the guy they chose to call," said Smith of his temporary ride. "I just want to go out and make the most of it. Run all 500 miles and see where we are at when it is all said and done."
Earnhardt said that he would not be at the track this week because he thought that it would be a distraction for the team but, that doesn't mean we won't see him again before the end of the year.
"I would love to race this weekend," said Earnhardt when asked when he would be back. "The basis of this whole deal is that I've had two concussions in the last four to five weeks and you can't layer concussions. It gets extremely dangerous."
So, with Earnhardt recovering, Smith has the opportunity to show what he can do in a quality ride. It is undoubtedly the best ride that he has had in his career and how he responds will certainly shape his future in the sport. Most in the garage wish him good luck.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Holiday travels can be a hassle. That's why the Transportation Security Administration has recommendations to make it easier for passengers to expedite the screening process.
TSA first suggests travelers pack appropriately.
"For a passenger to save up to one minute, that kind of thing by the end of the year adds up to hours and hours and hours of extra screening," said Ed Goodwin, federal security director for TSA.
RELATED: Clear sailing for Thanksgiving travel
At Jacksonville International Airport, TSA offered a list of suggestions to cut down the wait time for travelers.
Officials recommend travelers not carry wrapped gifts, only bring 3.4-ounce liquids that fit in a 1-quart bag, and double check luggage for anything that might be considered a weapon.
"What we always tell passengers is, before you pack your back, unpack your bag, take everything out of it," Goodwin said.
"We try to follow the rules before we get there and it works out. We get through quick," traveler Wendy Fancher said.
In addition to avoiding prohibited items, travelers should be aware.
"You know, look, listen and be alert, and just have your important papers with you at all times," traveler Terry Sweeney said.
For information on TSA Cares, a program designed to help travelers with disabilities or in need of medical help, click here.
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The New York Giants have had several players receive medical treatment throughout the offseason to clear up minor health issues that plagued their performances in 2012. Chris Snee had work done on his hip, Hakeem Nicks had arthroscopic knee surgery, while David Bass had surgery "on his body". Today, Jenny Vrentas of the Star Ledger reports that David Diehl also had a minor procedure to clean up any lingering issues that arose in his knee this season.
All reports indicate that Diehl will be healthy and ready to go by the start of training camp. However, a lot has to happen between now and then for him to actually be on the roster next season.
Diehl sprained his MCL in a week two matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Perhaps not so coincidentally, the Giants offensive line immediately stabilized during his absence. Sean Locklear moved into the right tackle position and provided reliable protection for Eli Manning to operate. However, because of Diehl's reputation and the Giants coaching staff's reluctance to strip a player of his starting role due to injury, the team decided to reinsert Diehl into the starting in week nine against the Pittsburgh Steelers. His mediocre play resumed and the Giants offense remained inconsistent throughout the season.
Although it's completely unfair to peg the Giants offensive line issues solely upon Diehl, his play this season was a clear indicator that his time as a starting offensive linemen in the NFL is over. He no longer has the strength or explosiveness to consistently keep Manning protected in the pocket, which is a huge liability for the Giants offense.
However, while Diehl's play has undoubtedly declined over the last two seasons, the Giants would eat $3 million in dead money if they cut him. Diehl is no longer a starting linemen, but his ability to play four of the five positions on the offensive line makes him a valuable asset off the bench. The Giants still have a need for his services; but he is set to make a base salary of $4.45 million next season. That number needs to drop significantly for him to stay on the team.
Ultimately, Diehl will probably find a way to cling onto a roster spot for the duration of the 2013 season. His role will be reduced, his salary will be manageable and he will provide legitimate depth on the line. He also provides veteran leadership and has an intricate knowledge of the Giants blocking schemes. However, he's no longer good enough to hold a prominent role on this offense. If the Giants don't find an answer at right tackle this offseason, we could continue to see inconsistent play from the Giants offensive line in 2013.
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PRROSN38 - 3/8" x 2-3/4" x 6.5 LFT Red Oak Stair Nose Prefinished
Stair Nosing is used around steps, stair landing trims, and to elevate floor perimeters.
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This is great, but the width is actually 2-3/4"
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Used the product at the top of the stairs going from the kitchen to the family room. Looks great and fits good. Product came in a 6.5 ft. length. Only needed 3 ft. of it. So ended up wasting more of it than I used. Should be available in lengths that are common to most stairs, 3 - 4 ft.
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I drove around and called all the usual suspects for a nice piece of oak stair nose that would match and fit the space the installer had left for it. LL had it and the quality and quick turn-around on the order was wonderful. Thank you
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