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WWE Doesn't Read My Blogs
by, 04-30-2013 at 11:33 AM (5859 Views)
As you can see lately, I have been writing blogs because of the disgusting things I have witnessed in WWE as of late. And all of my issues were perfectly displayed in last night's RAW. I will get to all the of the negative things in a second but first I want to look at the positive things I saw last night. First and foremost, Orton and Rhodes deliver what was the most exciting brawl of the evening. I have been on WWE creative's case for making Rhodes a glorified jobber. While he wasn't expected to win, he sure made it competitive. I liked his reversal of the RKO into a Cross Rodes for a two count. Let's hope he keeps up these high quality matches. The Shield were also impressive in the ring as well, but what else is new? That's probbably all the good. Now let's get to the issues.

First and foremost, I would like to ask......if the opening bout of Monday Night RAW is a triple threat match, it is likely to excite the crowd. Would you watch the triple threat if it was Ricardo Rodriguez, Zeb Colter and Big E. Langston? Didn't think so. I don't know what WWE was doing with this. I am pretty sure that this wasn't the best way to hype up their extreme rules match, by making their managers fight the bout for them. They seriously couldn't come up with something else? How sad.

This happened later in the show but I am bringing it up right now because it is making me furious. One of the things that WWE lacks is logic and reasoning. For a good five to ten minutes combined, we got to see where Jerry Lawler's pizza is going and we got a tutorial on how to track it. Let's say what needs to be said. The WWE and Vince Mcmahon thinks we are all stupid idiots. Why waste time giving people like Wade Barrett and other young talent matches when we can watch where The King's pizza is headed? And even more mind-boggling is the logic behind it. First of all, this type of stuff should never be shown on National Television. But furthermore, the camera showed shots of numerous people (at least 20 people) eating Jerry's pizza and complaining about them eating his pizza. HIS PIZZA? So you mean to tell me that Jerry ordered three boxes of Domino's Pizza all for himself? Didn't he nearly die of a heart attack not too long ago? Eating three boxes of pizza will not do your heart any favors. And added on to that, if that is Jerry's pizza, then how did all those fans and people serving in the armed forces get their hands on it? Did they happen to have money to pay for it? Did they get it for free? This is the idiocy of WWE at its greatest.
Another issue regarding logic was a segment with The Shield. Now they made their great promo and all that, only to be interrupted by 3MB. They ambushed them and beat them to the ground. Then Kane's pyro sounded and out came him and Daniel Bryan. Then the Shield ran away. Are you kidding me? You just beat up three men but now you are scared of two? And correct me if I'm wrong but how many times have The Shield defeated Kane and Daniel Bryan? At TLC, later that night, and last week. So all of a sudden now they are afraid. They have the advantage and they decide to leave. Now I know what The Shield is capable of. They are a nice, cohesive, dangerous unit. But when they do things like this, it leads one to believe that they might be somewhat vulnerable. Once again, no logic whatsoever.

Remember all those filler matches and segments I mentioned earlier? They were prominent again last night. We saw Fandango come out and he was going to compete in a match. A dancing match. And guess who his opponent is, The Great Khali (thankfully no Hornswoggle). Why? Just why? The Great Khali cannot speak english yet Jerry Lawler deliberately asks him questions for kicks. This was just an utter waste of time. Then the segment ended with a Russian leg sweep on Khali greeted by silence. The crowd does not like it, but rather they hate these things and WWE still insists on doing them. If you notice, WWE is starting to gush over Fandango. Ever since the WWE crowd in New Jersey went crazy over his theme, WWE won't stop hankering us with it. When they find a hot commodity, they will shove it down our throats until we love it and right now it is in dangerous overdrive. I'm not saying get rid of him, but his name-sayuing and filler matches aren't doing anything to his credibility.
Enough of his dancing, and more of the wrestling.

Another filler segment we saw was Mark Henry in a war. A tug of war. Is this 6th grade? Really? Did they really make the World's strongest man get into a tug of war match with Tons of Funk and Sheamus (the latter of which he recieved a Brogue Kick)? They just advertised a Sheamus vs Mark Henry match in a tug of war. I cannot believe they actually did that. I just started at my HD TV and said "Really?" with the Miz's voice of course. When you have moments like these, you just wonder if WWE just wasn't prepared for the night and didn't have any golden material.

If you read my last blog, you would have seen the list of matches that tend to be repetitive and surely enough we saw two of them. Dolph Ziggler vs Kofi Kingston and Alberto Del Rio vs Antonio Cesaro. If Dolph Ziggler can't defeat the United States Champion without the assistance of AJ and Big E, why his he World Champion? Dolph and Kofi never fail to impress in the ring but they have fought so many times I am beginning to care less. The only match i wouldn't mind repeating for Ziggler's sake is if he's facing a man like Daniel Bryan or CM Punk. I am starting to give up on Ziggler. I see that he has a bright future but moments like these really make you wonder. All the people who made the title legit from Triple H to Batista to Edge to Randy Orton to Chris Benoit, you have to wonder why Dolph just can't get the job done. Yea, Triple H would need Evolution's assistance sometimes and Edge would need the help of La Familia sometimes but here's the difference. Edge and Triple H brought excitement to the title through the special things that they did and the promos that they cut. I have not seen Dolph Ziggler cut one promo since being champion. All we see him do every week is stand at the top of the stage, shake his money-maker, wear the title backwards, kiss AJ, see Big E's serious face, wrestle, have either AJ distract the official for Big E to interfere, and Ziggler eventually picks up the win. World Champions should have the ability to at least cut a promo and be an intimidating force and right now Ziggler looks like he can be beaten by Zack Ryder at this level (he actually did beat him before). I am starting to believe that WWE loses faith in Ziggler and it's a shame, because he has the most potential on the roster. He just can't utilize it right.

Another filler match we saw was Alberto Del Rio vs Antonio Cesaro, and unsurprisingly, Alberto wins via submission. Now the match wasn't horrible, but it was the typical, predictable match. They can't find another man for Alberto Del Rio. It seems every week he's facing a mid-card champion, burying them and that's it. After the match, since his announcer won the opening match, he chose a ladder match as a stipulation for the triple threat and to say I was dissapointed could be the understatement of the century. I was expecting a triple threat, submissions count anywhere bout (remember Hell In A Cell 2010 with Miz, Morrison and Daniel Bryan?). This match is so rare but it gets to show WWE what these stars are truly made of. Anyone can pin someone or climb a ladder to get a title. It takes real strength to make someone tap multiple times. Swagger has the Patriot Lock, Ziggler the Sleeper Hold and Del Rio, The Cross-Arm Breaker. Instead we get a ladder. I was very depressed by this and I think WWE could have gotten much more PPV buys just by changing the stipulation.

Not to mention Swagger vs Ryder was another squash. Ryder is essentially worthless now besides his Long Island story which has been corrupted by WWE. He came out with a new haircut (that's the most he's done in quite some time), cut a promo, and, inevitably, lost. WWE is just embarassing Ryder. If everyone already knows he's gonna lose, then why make him fight? Like come on now.

And the last problem is Ryback. Ryback has a match scheduled to team up with Cena but i knew ever since that match was announced that it wasn't happening. Ryback "left the arena" and came back after Cena was pinned by The Shield. What did he do? He just stood there. Cena has a right achilles injury and Ryback just stares with his "bad look" with his stupid jacket and hat. Instead of doing what a monster heel would do, attack the wounded Cena, he just watched. Watch when Cena "defies the odds" and defeat Ryback at extreme rules. Ryback could have made a statement to make everyone take him seriously but unfortunately he didn't. What a waste of time. Apparently, he is always hungry. He took on the World's Strongest Man no problem. But when he faces Cena, he is afraid of his prey or food because the species he seeks is indestructible. Its name is John Cena, and i guess Ryback just lost his big appetite when he sees Cena. He should eat more fiber.

On a side note, i have seen people complain about the segment with John Cena and the Make a Wish Day stalling Raw and not give time to other superstars. While those three young kids got more TV time than Alex Riley, this showed the true passionate side of Cena. He proves himself as a true man and puts the happiness of those who cannot help themselves first. Most people around the world do not get a shot, and three young fans got their time to shine. Very classy Cena. I never had a problem with it. I may despise Cena as a wrestler and promo-cutter but beyond the three ropes is a true man.

Last night's RAW was one of the worst I've ever seen in my life. We saw a dancing contest, a tug of war, and watching Lawler's Pizza via a tutorial by Michael Cole. We also saw a segment for Triple H and Paul Heyman that we saw last week. No Brock Lesnar and no Paul Heyman. You can't build up a Steel Cage match if none of the participants are there. And, oh yea. CM Punk's presence is desperately needed because their seems to be a big gaping hole in entertainment sense. It is clear that WWE will not read my blogs on the problems and if this keeps up, i guarantee you, TNA and UFC will be breathing down their necks in terms of ratings and viewerships. Comment, rate, (follow @TheRichReality on Twitter) and I'll see you next time. By the way, I am still waiting for the return of Captain Charisma Christian. Where in the world is he?


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Ahhh, summer with those lovely long, hot days… but sometimes it can be just too hot. When the temperature starts to climb, so can tempers as overheated kids become overtired kids! But there are some simple ways to keep your house cooler in summer, without sending your power bills skyrocketing. Here's how to keep your house - and kids - cool - particularly when it comes to nap time.
While it's tempting to throw open the curtains or blinds the minute you get out of bed, on a hot summer's day the best thing you can do is close up the house as much as possible to keep the cold night air in - and stop the hot day time air from entering. Blackout blinds or curtains are not only handy for keeping rooms nice and dark to keep the kids asleep - they're great for keeping the sun's rays from warming up the room. On days when the temperature climbs, keep those blinds down!
If you have a house facing the west that gets all the hot afternoon sun, consider installing shutters or awnings to stop the sun hitting the windows and heating the house this way.
As soon as the temperature cools - at dawn or dusk - open up the windows and let that cool breeze in to cool things down. Open windows at both ends of the house because cross-breezes will get the air moving and have that hot air out of the house faster.
A fan is a really great way to break up the warm air, and stop everything from being so stifling. But if all the fan is doing is moving hot air around, it can feel like the fan's not doing much at all! Here's a way to get even more relief from a fan, especially at nap time:
This cools the room like the best air-conditioner - and it's perfect to help the kids nap on still, hot days.
Dress for the weather - in undies or swimmers! Unless you're expecting guests, the less you can wear the better. Loose-fitting, breathable fabric is also good. Dress for comfort, not style!
Have a range of 'hot weather' outfits ready to go for those days when you know the temperature's going to be climbing. The less you wear, the cooler you'll feel.
Get a large, long strip of fabric (muslin is ideal). Wet it, and tie it loosely around your child's neck. Keep a spray bottle filled with water in the fridge for quick face spritzes. Sponge baths work well - and switch to cool or tepid showers over the usual hot showers.
Go for an early morning or late afternoon swim. Bathing in tepid water can also help bring down your body temperature and make you feel more comfortable too.
Fill the bath with a couple of centimetres of cold water and when it all gets too hot, just sit on the edge with your feet in the water for a few minutes. Cooling your feet lowers the overall temperature of your skin and body. You could even rinse a pair of cotton socks in cold water and wear them for a clever cool trick.
Keep up the cold water, by offering semi-frozen water bottles regularly. Freeze a mix of water and juice into popsicle molds and let the kids sip on these. When it comes to meals - go for something cool, washed down with an icy cold glass of water. Freeze grapes or chunks of fruit like watermelon, pineapple, mango, banana or strawberries - these are an awesome summer snack no matter what the weather is doing!
Hot days are a great time to rest. If you know it's going to be a scorcher plan ahead. Go to an air-conditioned cinema or play centre during the day. At home plan craft or colouring activities rather than anything that involves running around and getting even hotter!
Or pull down the blinds, make up some frosty drinks, turn on the fans and have a movie day at home. The less your body has to do on a hot day, the better!
Everything's cooler if you just add water. Here are some fun things to do to cool down in the wettest way:
This article was written by Linda Drummond for Kidspot, Australia's best family health resource.
Last revised: Wednesday, 30 April 2014
This article contains general information only and is not intended to replace advice from a qualified health professional.

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SANTA CRUZ -- The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors is starting the new year with a bang by considering a temporary moratorium on new stores selling firearms or ammunition.
The board will consider the moratorium at its meeting Tuesday.
Currently, there are no regulations addressing retail stores that sell such products in the unincorporated areas of the county. Nor are there any existing firearm shops, or formal plans from anyone to open such a store, although there are several such stores operating in Santa Cruz, Capitola and Watsonville.
First District Supervisor John Leopold put the item on the agenda after learning people were considering opening a firearms store in Mid-County.
"On Monday afternoon (Jan. 7) I became aware someone was looking into opening a gun shop in Live Oak," Leopold said. "It's reasonable to think about what kind of regulations we should have in place."
The prospective store owners have not submitted an application to the county, and Leopold declined to identify them.
If approved, the measure would give planning staff time to study the potential impacts firearm sales may have on public health, safety and welfare, and consider zoning rules before anyone seeks permission to open a firearms store. Potential regulations could include restrictions on how close a firearms shop could operate to a school, and what safety and security standards should be set.
With national attention focused on gun violence and Second Amendment rights, it's timely that the county establish policies on firearm stores, Leopold said.
"We have regulations for things that are seemingly benign, like vacation rentals, car washes and massage parlors," he said. "It seems reasonable we should address what kind of regulations we should have regarding firearms and live ammunition."
While the U.S. Constitution protects an individual's right to keep and bear arms, federal and state laws indicate that local governments may impose regulations regarding the commercial sale of firearms and ammunition, Leopold noted in a letter to the board.
If the board approves the ordinance Tuesday morning, a public hearing would be set for February. Considering the number of people who addressed the board when it was debating establishing a no-shooting zone in Corralitos last month, Leopold expects the public hearing to draw a crowd. He added that he welcomes input from the community.
"I'm encouraging people to get involved," at the public hearing, Leopold said.
The Board of Supervisors will meet Tuesday in its chambers on the fifth floor of the County Governmental Center at 701 Ocean St.


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What might stop amnesty? Well, the House Republicans, of course. Why might they do it? Because they are pissed off after losing a string of fights to Obama over … Hagel and the sequester and spending and gun control.
This thought is grounded in one of two apparent theories of Washington political dynamics. The first, more familiar theory is grounded in competitive sports and war. There's a big battlefield. One side starts racking up victories, it gains ground and "momentum." It's "on a roll," Meanwhile, the other side is "demoralized," in "disarray." After it loses again, it might go into "retreat" and stop offering meaningful resistance. This is the theory Rahm Emanuel was implicilty citing when he argued that small victories, at the beginning of the Obama Presidency, would lay the groundwork for bigger victories. It's the theory the press is alluding to when it says a Hagel defeat, coming so soon after the Susan Rice's withdrawal, would be a crippling setback for Obama.
The second theory is based more on hydraulics and human emotions. It argues that Washington wants to be in a sort of equilibrium. Victories don't beget further victories. They beget resentment, which will express itself somehow until equilibrium is restored. If Obama wins the Hagel nomination, that doesn't mean the Republicans are going to leave the field. This isn't American Idol. They aren't going anywhere, at least for two years. They'll filibuster and block until they are appeased either by victories of their own or by concessions.


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Commencement Speakers
Deborah A. Shanley '74
For the past 39 years, Dr. Deborah Shanley has enjoyed a rewarding career in public education.
After graduating from California University in 1974, she was hired as a special education teacher in the Miami-Dade (Fla.) public schools, where in partnership with the Juvenile Justice Department she started the first program for 7th- to 9th-grade students with behavior disorders. In 1982, while completing her doctorate at Columbia University's Teachers College, she was a resource room teacher at Clara Barton High School in Brooklyn.
Dr. Shanley joined the faculty at Medgar Evers College of the City University of New York (CUNY) in 1985 and achieved full professor rank in 1993. She then served as dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Education until being named dean of the School of Education at CUNY's Brooklyn College in 1998.
Dr. Shanley developed three television series on WNYE-TV that addressed issues in special education. She also hosted the call-in radio show that followed, answering questions and directing listeners to needed services.
Her scholarly writing has focused on topics including women in leadership roles and educational reform issues. This year she completed a chapter in Teacher Education Policy in the United States: Issues and Tensions in an Era of Evolving Expectations with a colleague from West Virginia; it examines developments in urban and rural communities impacted by No Child Left Behind and other education policies.
Dr. Shanley has taken leadership roles in national collaborative partnerships including the National Network for Education Renewal, the Council for Great City Schools, the Middle College National Consortium, and Teachers for a New Era. She served with the National Parks Second Century Commission, which developed a 21st-century vision for the National Park Service, and was co-chair of the Committee for Senator Schumer, charged with re-imagining Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn.
Her international experience includes summer teaching in Cuba, Japan and Thailand, and needs assessment projects in Hanoi, Vietnam and Sierra Leone. In 1998 she was awarded a Humanitarian Award by the CUNY Consortium for the Study of Disabilities and the Medgar Evers College Worker Education program.
As the senior education dean in the CUNY system, Dr. Shanley regularly shares her expertise in policy and practice with both the New York State Regents and the New York State Education Department.
Mark Camillo '76
Mark Camillo is recognized internationally as a law enforcement and security professional with exceptional expertise in emergency preparedness operations. He is credited with directing the security operations of some of the most critical infrastructures in the world.
He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education from California University of Pennsylvania and a master's degree in education from the University of Pittsburgh.
Mr. Camillo began his career in law enforcement as a special agent in the U.S. Secret Service, where he completed a distinguished 21-year career that included three separate assignments at the White House. He protected four U.S. Presidents and their family members in various capacities and ultimately served as head of the White House Security Branch, supervising daily security, emergency preparedness and all-hazards operations at the White House Complex.
Following his final White House tour of duty, Mr. Camillo continued his advancement in the Secret Service with an appointment as deputy assistant director, detailed to the headquarters of the newly created Department of Homeland Security. He continued working in critical assignments until his return to Secret Service headquarters, where he was appointed to serve as the agency's chief technology officer.
Mr. Camillo held several key positions during his career in major event planning, but the most notable was his role as Olympic coordinator for the 2002 Winter Games in Salt Lake City, Utah. Under his direction, the Secret Service executed its mission to design, plan and implement the federal operational security plan for the Games. The successful execution of this carefully designed preparedness and prevention plan was later identified by the White House Office of Homeland Security as an excellent model for future security designs at events of national significance.
Currently, Mr. Camillo is senior vice president for strategic planning at Contemporary Services Corp., a U.S. leader in event security and crowd management.
He is an appointed member of the American Society of Industrial Security's Global Terrorism/International Crime Council; an active member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police; and chair of the Board of Trustees for the Academy for Venue Safety & Security conducted annually by the International Association of Venue Managers.
Mr. Camillo also serves as a senior fellow at the George Mason University Center for Infrastructure Protection, providing subject-matter expertise in security studies and operations.


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MARTINEZ –A 24-year-old man was arraigned Friday in Martinez on charges of murder, gross vehicular manslaughter, child abuse and driving under the influence in connection with a late-night crash in Concord that killed a 23-year-old woman and her infant daughter and left several children injured.
Gerardo Harquin, pleaded not guilty to all charges in Contra Costa County Superior Court in connection with the June 27 crash that left Concord resident Lorena Dominguez and 1-year-old Khloe Duenas dead.
Police say Harquin was driving under the influence around 11 p.m. when he crashed head-on into a car occupied by Dominguez, her 27-year-old boyfriend and daughter on the the Kinne Bridge over-crossing near the former Concord Naval Weapons Station.
The man survived major injuries but Dominguez was pronounced dead at the scene and the girl died of her injuries at a hospital a short time later.
According to police, a 17-year-old boy, 16-year-old girl and 12-year-old boy in Harquin's car at the time of the crash were taken to hospitals with moderate injuries and have since been released.
Harquin, who is being held in county jail without bail, is scheduled to return to court in Martinez for a preliminary hearing on Sept. 15.
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Nothing in the whole of literature compares with The Master and Margarita. Full of pungency and wit, this luminous work is Bulgakov's crowning achievement, skilfully blending magical and realistic elements, grotesque situations and major ethical concerns. Written during the darkest period of Stalin's repressive reign and a devastating satire of Soviet life, it combines two distinct yet interwoven parts, one set in contemporary Moscow, the other in ancient Jerusalem, each brimming with incident and with historical, imaginary, frightful and wonderful characters. Although completed in 1940, The Master and Margarita was not published until 1966 when the first section appeared in the monthly magazine Moskva. Russians everywhere responded enthusiastically to the novel's artistic and spiritual freedom and it was an immediate and enduring success. This new translation has been made from the complete and unabridged Russian text.
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2. Pontius Pilate
3. The Seventh Proof
4. The Chase
5. There were Doings at Griboedov's
6. Schizophrenia, as was Said
7. A Naughty Apartment
8. The Combat between the Professor and the Poet
9. Koroviev's Stunts
10. News from Yalta
11. Ivan Splits in Two
12. Black Magic and Its Exposure
13. The Hero Enters
14. Glory to the Cock!
15. Nikanor Ivanovich's Dream
16. The Execution
17. An Unquiet Day
18. Hapless Visitors
19. Margarita
20. Azazello's Dream
21. Flight
22. By Candlelight
23. The Great Ball at Satan's
24. The Extraction of the Master
25. How the Procurator Tried to Save Judas of Kiriath
26. The Burial
27. The End of Apartment No. 50
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Because of unseasonably cool, wet weather, the Arkansas tomato deal will likely begin later this season, grower-shippers said.
As of May 6, Hermitage, Ark.-based Randy Clanton Farms was running two to three weeks behind schedule thanks to Mother Nature, with production expected to begin about June 10 or slightly earlier, said Randy Clanton, the company's owner.
"Our biggest problem has been that the weather's been so cold and we've had so much moisture," Clanton said.
The weather could affect not only the timing of this year's crop but also yields, Clanton said.
"The cold will probably affect some sets at the bottom," he said. "The younger plantings are probably not going to be affected quite as bad. The jury is still out on some what kind of crop we'll have down here."
The likely June 10 start will actually be closer to historical norms, said Gary Margolis, president of Gem Tomato & Vegetable Sales Inc., Boca Raton, Fla., marketer of Arkansas-grown Triple M tomatoes. The past two years, Margolis said, harvest has been early.
Other than slowing the crop down some, the cold shouldn't hurt this year's tomatoes, Margolis said.
"The crop is looking good, " he said. "There's no effect at this point on yields and quality."
So far Clanton has seen little insect pressure, but there is some frost burn.
Good weather later in May could clear up some of the cold-related issues, and the forecast for the week of May 6 looked promising, with dry weather and higher temperatures likely, Clanton said.
Randy Clanton Farms' round and grape tomato production will likely be about the same this year, but its roma production is up, Clanton said.
Overall acreage in Arkansas, however, will likely be down in 2013. Clanton said he knew of one grower who's not even planting this year.
What Clanton is more confident about this season is demand.
"We've always seen demand for Arkansas tomatoes, and I think that will remain the same," he said. "We have the first home-grown vine-ripes of the year, and that has appeal for customers throughout the country."
Margolis agreed.
"The move towards local and regional is really helping us in the Arkansas deal," he said. "A considerable part of the crop is already pre-sold."
On May 7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported prices of $16.95-19.95 for 25-pound cartons of loose mature-green 5x6s from Florida, up from $8.95 last year at the same time.
Triple M's acreage is similar this year, with a similar mix of rounds and romas, Margolis said.
The company expects to ship through about July 20.


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Meanwhile, Phyllis goes to visit Patty and shows her a letter she wrote to Summer, apologizing for Summer being sick. Phyllis accuses her of lacing the letter with peanut dust, but Patty doesn't recall writing the letter. Phyllis goes on to verbally attack her, when Emily comes into the room and comforts Patty. Emily and Phyllis then go outside, during which Emily explains Patty may have gotten the idea to write the letter because of what Emily told her about remorse and taking responsibility for your actions. Phyllis isn't trying to hear Emily, and says she doesn't feel sorry for Patty. She heads back to Newman to fill Nick in on the details about her visit to Patty. Later, Emily and Jack are at the Club, and she tells him about her run-in with Phyllis. Jack then explains to Emily why Phyllis is so against Patty, and how glad he is that Patty can't do anymore harm.
At the hospital, Lily tells Neil about her and Cane wanting a baby, which Neil is worried about. Outside of her room, Neil tells Cane she wants a baby so badly to please him, to which Cane refutes. Neil wants to know how they're going to make it happen, and Cane tells him about Mac offering to be the surrogate. Back in Lily's room, Cane and she discuss why she wants a baby. Neil comes back in and lets her know it's his job to worry about her.
In the emergency department, everyone is on pins and needles about Chance's condition, with Jill comforting Phillip. Chloe soon arrives and gets all the details of what happened. She and Katherine sit down and talk about what a good guy Chance is. Phillip and Nina discuss Chance's predicament. Phillip promises he's not going anywhere this time around and they comfort each other.
Meanwhile, Mac and Murphy are talking about death and babies (gee, how comforting). Billy arrives on the scene and Mac tells him about Cane and Lily wanting a baby. Before she can tell him about possibly being the surrogate, Katherine interrupts to rag on Billy about the magazine, but lets him know she still loves him. Later, Mac tells Billy about her surrogate proposition, of which he doesn't like.
Chance makes it through surgery successfully, and the doctor lets everyone know he's going to be okay. Everyone is relieved, and they all go into Chance's room.
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The pause is lacking. Until you correct that and the hip posture it is good that you don't the head farther back and reach back farther. When you fix those issues that is the next thing which will push you up a distance plateau or two. During the x step tighten up the stomach and lower back muscles some increasing in stiffness every time you tilt at the hips until you don't. Then you know the minimum tightness level needed for consistency.
The biggest thing will probably be planting the final step 6-10" to the right where it is now. I'd try that first before adding muscle tension in the core.


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ok cool I hope you have a good time visiting orange county Chris
I thought that they would play a new song.
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Offspring shows that I went to:
2004, October 24 - Recife, Brazil
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2016, September 01 - Espaço das Américas - São Paulo, Brazil
Yeah it went by very fast and I was hoping they would play a new song or one from the first album also I think in New York they might play one?
Also Pacific Amphitheatre is a pretty cool place I think I like it better than Irvine Meadows I hope The Offspring play here again
And did anyone notice Noodles mom and dad were sidestage? that was pretty cool
Also the new merch was so cool I will post pics when I have time
OC Fair shows at the Pacific Amphitheater have an early curfew, because residents in the surrounding neighborhoods complain about noise and stuff. There was a few years where the venue was closed because of multiple reasons, but was able to be used again along with stipulations that shows couldnt go past a certain time, and a certain decibel level.
That being said, I had a great time. Hearing the album that influenced me the most front to back was just a super cool experience.
Rita corny, Michael
Also they did an interview for KTLA news I hope they post it online I could not record it and missed it on tv of course because I was there
Great show, wish it was longer though. Also, really wish they played something from days go by.
Here is a video I took of bad habbit, I have one of Smash that I will upload later.


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NEW YORK - Macy's announced the creation of grab-and-go "gift shops" in 400 stores and on macys.com.
According to the company, the new main floor "gift shops" will offer a one-stop gifting destination featuring limited-edition gifts exclusive to Macy's, including the latest techie gadgets, stylish apparel and accessories for you and your pets, hot beauty finds and chic home goods.
"This holiday season we've acknowledged our customers' need for grab-and-go shopping and taken the idea of gift giving to the next level with branded shops featuring trendy and affordable product in a range of categories and pre-packaged gifts," said Martine Reardon, executive vice president of Marketing for Macy's. "In addition to the great fashion and accessories that customers shop us for each holiday season, this year Macy's star-studded list of designers, international gifts and hot products for holiday will offer our customers clever and unique ideas for their holiday gift lists."
Macy's launches grab-and-go gift shops
NEW YORK - Macy's announced the creation of grab-and-go "gift shops" in 400 stores and on macys.com.


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The Secretary shall carry out a pilot program to establish, and make available to mortgagees, an automated process for providing alternative credit rating information for mortgagors and prospective mortgagors under mortgages on 1- to 4-family residences to be insured under this subchapter who have insufficient credit histories for determining their creditworthiness. Such alternative credit rating information may include rent, utilities, and insurance payment histories, and such other information as the Secretary considers appropriate.
(b) Scope
The Secretary may carry out the pilot program under this section on a limited basis or scope, and may consider limiting the program to first-time homebuyers.
(c) Limitation
In any fiscal year, the aggregate number of mortgages insured pursuant to the automated process established under this section may not exceed 5 percent of the aggregate number of mortgages for 1- to 4-family residences insured by the Secretary under this subchapter during the preceding fiscal year.
Source(June 27, 1934, ch. 847, title II, § 258, formerly § 257, as added Pub. L. 110–289, div. B, title I, § 2124(a),July 30, 2008, 122 Stat. 2839; renumbered § 258,Pub. L. 111–22, div. A, title II, § 202(c),May 20, 2009, 123 Stat. 1643.)
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2-time Tony nominee will join with TCC to headline 2010 fundraiser
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From Broadway, to London's West End to Dallas, two-time Tony Award nominee Gavin Creel is coming to Texas in November to appear as the headlining entertainer for the 2010 Black Tie Dinner.
Creel will join Dallas' own Turtle Creek Chorale in performing a special arrangement in honor of BTD beneficiaries to open the dinner, BTD officials said.
BTD Co-Chair Ron Guillard said organizers are "thrilled these two talents will unite on one stage."
"Gavin brings an incomparable and raw sense of emotion to every performance. Combine that with the powerful voices of the Turtle Creek Chorale and we know our audience will experience a real treat," Guillard said.
Creel first won Broadway acclaim for his leading role opposite Sutton Foster in the 2002 production of "Thoroughly Modern Millie," which earned him a Tony Award nomination as best actor. The show won the Tony for best musical.
Last year, Creel was in the revival of "Hair," playing the hippie Claude. He earned his second Tony nomination with that effort.
He's currently performing in London's West End.
Off stage, Creel is one of the founders of Broadway Impact, an organization fighting for equality and LGBT civil liberties. He is a regular performer on R Family Cruises with Rosie O'Donnell and is planning the release of his second studio album. BTD Co-Chair Nan Arnold noted that the announcement of Creel's performance with TCC at the dinner comes less than a week before table captain table sales begin for this year's event.
Arnold said, "All of these organizations have been standing strong, providing valuable services and programs to our community — some of them for decades — and we look forward to celebrating them in this exciting manner this year."
Black Tie officials announced earlier this year that the Rev. Carol West will receive the Kuchling Humanitarian Award at the 2010 dinner, and that this year's Elizabeth Birch Equality Award will be presented to American Airlines. Officials said other announcements about the 2010 dinner are coming soon.
Dinner organizers have not yet announced the keynote speaker for the event in November, or this year's Media Award winner.
Online table captain table sales begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 30 at BlackTie.org/tablecaptains. Sponsor level placements, which include premium table placement and other benefits, are already available at BlackTie.org/sponsors.
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2011 Icon Bronco: We Test Drive This Reimagined Legend
Base Price: $28,995
The promise of the modern SUV is having a vehicle that can take you—and your gear and family—anywhere. It's not every day that you pack in all the kids, hitch up a camper trailer and trundle down a gnarly trail to a secluded spot, but it's nice to know you've got the option. The Durango is a vehicle that provides nearly limitless opportunities. It seats seven in a cleanly designed interior, can tow up to 7400 pounds and has the mechanical hardware—a robust center differential rather than a light-duty clutch pack—to traverse terrain that would humble most sport utes. During a recent seven-SUV torture test on a Michigan sand dune, we used the Durango to tow out the other SUVs that got beached.
But the Durango is not simply a talented off-roader. There's no on-road penalty for its capabilities. It drives with a sharpness that belies its 2½ tons and its commodious interior. On the highway, drivers can luxuriate in the rich materials, throne-like seats and an abundance of available features, including a 360-hp V8 and adaptive cruise control. If you skip that V8, which is a wise move considering how well the 290-hp V6 performs, the Durango returns decent fuel economy. We averaged 20 mpg during our test. Plus the Durango is wrapped in a clean and attractive body. This is one vehicle that really can do it all.
Fun To Drive
Base Price: $47,010
Sometimes personality trumps style—just ask us about the BMW 1M. It's the least expensive of BMW's mighty high-po M cars and also the least pretty. The flared fenders and gaping mouth tacked onto the base 1 Series make it even chunkier, not sleek and lithe like a typical sports car. But we still clutch the keys like a toddler with a lollipop. There's a surplus of performance—a turbocharged 335-hp straight-six engine, mammoth tires and brakes, and stiffer suspension—but speed is not the main thrill. The other subjective measures, such as perfectly linear brake action, steering that feels hard-wired to your brain, delicate road signals communicated through the seat, and the creamy six-speed manual transmission, all combine for a dynamic delight. And it's those traits that separate simply fast cars from the truly rewarding ones. The 1M is simultaneously ferocious and controllable, a machine that doesn't neuter the driver with safe but boring handling. It nudges you to explore that outer edge of speed and control, and then brings you safely back. After a day or so behind the wheel, it's all too easy to believe the fantasy that you're fit for the Monaco Grand Prix. The 1M is not a car that simply gets you from place to place; instead it seduces you into taking the long route to your destination just so you can exercise its talents a little longer.
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Inspiration is such an amazing thing. I love when someone posts a project on our Facebook fan page, which creates a buzz and has multiple requests for a "How To'sday" tutorial. Today's wreath project by Kara Anderson is one of those requests!
Paper Flower Wreath
I can't take credit for the creative genius of this gorgeous paper flower wreath—it's originally from the Fancy Pants Designs blog and was created by Ronda Palazzari. It is gorgeous. For Christmas last year I decided to make one for mom and one for myself using the Fancy Pants Christmas Magic paper. I absolutely love it — so much so that it's still hanging in my house. I thought it would be nice to reserve that one for fall/winter and make another one for spring/summer, so I found some bright, springy paper and made another one. Here are the instructions so you can brighten up your home with one too!
Materials Needed:
- Patterned paper (I used WRMK Hippity Hoppity for this one and Fancy Pants Christmas Magic for my fall/winter one)
- Tape runner
- Scissors
- Glue gun
- Foam floral ring
- T-pins
- Buttons and beads
It is best to do this like an assembly line. I started by cutting all of my strips of paper, then folded them all, then cut, etc. Some of the steps can be done while watching TV!
1. Cut your paper into strips. You need three strips per flower and you'll need 2 different sizes of flowers.
- For the larger flower cut your paper into 1.5 inch x 4 inch strips.
- For the smaller flower cut your paper into 1 inch x 3 inch strips.
2. Fold your strip in half from top to bottom. Then fold it in half length wise.
3. Using your scissors, cut in an arc from the outside to the fold part. This makes the point of the flower.
4. Unfold the pattern paper and you'll have a squished oval shape.
5. Now fold this oval in half top down, you will see the backside of the patterned paper.
6. Fold part of one side back up. Then flip it over and do the same thing on the other side other side.
7. Fold in half again.
8. Holding the center, run your finger underneath each petal to pop it out.
9. You will need 3 petals for every flower.
10. Once you have the petals all popped out, take your tape runner and put a little dab of tape/adhesive in the fold and pinch the petals together.
11. Now you are ready to assemble your flowers. Cut small circles out of the scrap paper for the base.
12. Take your glue gun and add a good sized drop of hot glue on the center of the base. Put all three petals of the flower side by side on the hot glue. While the glue is still soft, pick up your flower while holding it in the center and fluff the petals so it looks nice and full. Then let the glue harden and voila! A beautiful paper flower! Repeat until you have enough flowers to fill up your wreath. I used approximately 15 large flowers and 25 small flowers.
13. To build your wreath, take your flowers and place them randomly around the floral ring using T-pins to secure them in. Keep building around until your wreath looks full. I started with the larger flowers and then filled in the spaces with the smaller ones.
14. Then add buttons or beads to the center of each flower using your glue gun.
Kara, can I say how much I love your project! Your step by step instructions have made it look so easy. I'm thinking a cute 4th of July wreath will be in my near future.
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Have a fantastic day and we will see you tomorrow for Mid Week Mojo!


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Case Selection in Small-N Research
Jason Seawright
Recent methodological work on systematic case selection techniques offers ways of choosing cases for in-depth analysis such that the probability of learning from the cases is enhanced. This research has undermined several long-standing ideas about case selection. In particular, random selection of cases, paired or grouped selection of cases for purposes of controlled comparison, typical cases, and extreme cases on the outcome variable all appear to be much less useful than their reputations have suggested. Instead, it appears that scholars gain the most in terms of making new discoveries about causal relationships when they study extreme cases on the causal variable or deviant cases.
Civil War Termination
Caroline A. Hartzell
Civil wars typically have been terminated by a variety of means, including military victories, negotiated settlements and ceasefires, and "draws." Three very different historical trends in the means by which civil wars have ended can be identified for the post–World War II period. A number of explanations have been developed to account for those trends, some of which focus on international factors and others on national or actor-level variables. Efforts to explain why civil wars end as they do are considered important because one of the most contested issues among political scientists who study civil wars is how "best" to end a civil war if the goal is to achieve a stable peace. Several factors have contributed to this debate, among them conflicting results produced by various studies on this topic as well as different understandings of the concepts war termination, civil war resolution, peace-building, and stable peace.
Comparative Public Policy
Guillaume Fontaine
Comparative public policy (CPP) is a multidisciplinary enterprise aimed at policy learning through lesson drawing and theory building or testing. We argue that CPP faces the challenge of conceptual and analytical standardization if it is to make a significant contribution to the explanation of policy decision-making. This argument is developed in three sections based on the following questions: What is CPP? What is it for? How should it be done? We begin with a presentation of the historical evolution of the field, its conceptual heterogeneity, and the persistence of two distinct bodies of literature made of basic and applied studies. We proceed with a discussion of the logics operating in CPP, their approaches to causality and causation, and their contribution to middle-range theory. Next, we explain the fundamental problems of the comparative method, starting with a synthesis of the main methodological pitfalls and the problems of case selection and then revising the main protocols in use. We conclude with a reflection on the contribution of CPP to policy design and policy analysis.
Counterfactuals and Foreign Policy Analysis
Richard Ned Lebow
Counterfactuals seek to alter some feature or event of the pass and by means of a chain of causal logic show how the present might, or would, be different. Counterfactual inquiry—or control of counterfactual situations—is essential to any causal claim. More importantly, counterfactual thought experiments are essential, to the construction of analytical frameworks. Policymakers routinely use then by to identify problems, work their way through problems, and select responses. Good foreign-policy analysis must accordingly engage and employ counterfactuals.
There are two generic types of counterfactuals: minimal-rewrite counterfactuals and miracle counterfactuals. They have relevance when formulating propositions and probing contingency and causation. There is also a set of protocols for using both kinds of counterfactuals toward these ends, and it illustrates the uses and protocols with historical examples. Policymakers invoke counterfactuals frequently, especially with regard to foreign policy, to both choose policies and defend them to key constituencies. They use counterfactuals in a haphazard and unscientific manner, and it is important to learn more about how they think about and employ counterfactuals to understand foreign policy.
Modern Populism: Research Advances, Conceptual and Methodological Pitfalls, and the Minimal Definition
Takis S. Pappas
Populism is one of the most dynamic fields of comparative political research. Although its study began in earnest only in the late 1960s, it has since developed through four distinct waves of scholarship, each pertaining to distinct empirical phenomena and with specific methodological and theoretical priorities. Today, the field is in need of a comprehensive general theory that will be able to capture the phenomenon specifically within the context of our contemporary democracies. This, however, requires our breaking away from recurring conceptual and methodological errors and, above all, a consensus about the minimal definition of populism.
All in all, the study of populism has been plagued by 10 drawbacks: (1) unspecified empirical universe, (2) lack of historical and cultural context specificity, (3) essentialism, (4) conceptual stretching, (5) unclear negative pole, (6) degreeism, (7) defective observable-measurable indicators, (8) a neglect of micromechanisms, (9) poor data and inattention to crucial cases, and (10) normative indeterminacy. Most, if not all, of the foregoing methodological errors are cured if we define, and study, modern populism simply as "democratic illiberalism," which also opens the door to understanding the malfunctioning and pathologies of our modern-day liberal representative democracies.
Process-Tracing Methods in Social Science
Derek Beach
Process tracing is a research method for tracing causal mechanisms using detailed, within-case empirical analysis of how a causal process plays out in an actual case. Process tracing can be used both for case studies that aim to gain a greater understanding of the causal dynamics that produced the outcome of a particular historical case and to shed light on generalizable causal mechanisms linking causes and outcomes within a population of causally similar cases. This article breaks down process tracing as a method into its three core components: theorization about causal mechanisms linking causes and outcomes; the analysis of the observable empirical manifestations of the operation of theorized mechanisms; and the complementary use of comparative methods to enable generalizations of findings from single case studies to other causally similar cases. Three distinct variants of process tracing are developed, illustrated by examples from the literature.
Pro-Government Militias and Conflict
Sabine C. Carey and Neil J. Mitchell
Pro-government militias are a prominent feature of civil wars. Governments in Colombia, Syria, and Sudan recruit irregular forces in their armed struggle against insurgents. The United States collaborated with Awakening groups to counter the insurgency in Iraq, just as colonizers used local armed groups to fight rebellions in their colonies. An emerging cross-disciplinary literature on pro-government non-state armed groups generates a variety of research questions for scholars interested in conflict, political violence, and political stability: Does the presence of such groups indicate a new type of conflict? What are the dynamics that drive governments to align with informal armed groups and that make armed groups choose to side with the government? Given the risks entailed in surrendering a monopoly of violence, is there a turning point in a conflict when governments enlist these groups? How successful are these groups? Why do governments use these non-state armed actors to shape foreign conflicts whether as insurgents or counterinsurgents abroad? Are these non-state armed actors always useful to governments or perhaps even an indicator for state failure?
We examine the demand for and supply of pro-government armed groups and the legacies that shape their role in civil wars. The enduring pattern of collaboration between governments and these armed non-state actors challenges conventional theory and the idea of an evolutionary process of the modern state consolidating the means of violence. Research on these groups and their consequences began with case studies, and these continue to yield valuable insights. More recently, survey work and cross-national quantitative research contribute to our knowledge. This mix of methods is opening new lines of inquiry for research on insurgencies and the delivery of the core public good of effective security.
Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) and Set Theory
Claudius Wagemann
Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) is a method, developed by the American social scientist Charles C. Ragin since the 1980s, which has had since then great and ever-increasing success in research applications in various political science subdisciplines and teaching programs. It counts as a broadly recognized addition to the methodological spectrum of political science. QCA is based on set theory. Set theory models "if … then" hypotheses in a way that they can be interpreted as sufficient or necessary conditions. QCA differentiates between crisp sets in which cases can only be full members or not, while fuzzy sets allow for degrees of membership. With fuzzy sets it is, for example, possible to distinguish highly developed democracies from less developed democracies that, nevertheless, are rather democracies than not. This means that fuzzy sets account for differences in degree without giving up the differences in kind. In the end, QCA produces configurational statements that acknowledge that conditions usually appear in conjunction and that there can be more than one conjunction that implies an outcome (equifinality). There is a strong emphasis on a case-oriented perspective. QCA is usually (but not exclusively) applied in y-centered research designs. A standardized algorithm has been developed and implemented in various software packages that takes into account the complexity of the social world surrounding us, also acknowledging the fact that not every theoretically possible variation of explanatory factors also exists empirically. Parameters of fit, such as consistency and coverage, help to evaluate how well the chosen explanatory factors account for the outcome to be explained. There is also a range of graphical tools that help to illustrate the results of a QCA. Set theory goes well beyond an application in QCA, but QCA is certainly its most prominent variant.
There is a very lively QCA community that currently deals with the following aspects: the establishment of a code of standards for QCA applications; QCA as part of mixed-methods designs, such as combinations of QCA and statistical analyses, or a sequence of QCA and (comparative) case studies (via, e.g., process tracing); the inclusion of time aspects into QCA; Coincidence Analysis (CNA, where an a priori decision on which is the explanatory factor and which the condition is not taken) as an alternative to the use of the Quine-McCluskey algorithm; the stability of results; the software development; and the more general question whether QCA development activities should rather target research design or technical issues. From this, a methodological agenda can be derived that asks for the relationship between QCA and quantitative techniques, case study methods, and interpretive methods, but also for increased efforts in reaching a shared understanding of the mission of QCA.


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for starters, I didn't think this would work well due to the "base-line" (anywhere from KC proish to JK proish) nature of the plastic. posed a question in equip/vibram thread and was given fine examples of the results, so it is possible. so the question. how the hell would you go about dying around the VIBRAM insignia. My thoughts were, 1. stay away from it, 2.don't dip it. The examples given didn't do "1" and may or may not have done "2".
So help from you pros on suggestions would be great. also any and help on what mix might do a better job would be helpful. And any results, or past experiences never husts. thanks alot in advance..........lefty


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Just wanted to make a thread to see who you think the Colts could target next year in free agency
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Just wanted to make a thread to see who you think the Colts could target next year in free agency
I have no specific names.
I just want someone, ANYONE, who can tackle or block with any level of decency.
Stop quoting people I have on ignore!
Anyone who plays either the offensive or defensive line who understands and can execute their respective crafts in such a way as to allow the Colts to be even average in line performance on either side of the ball. ANYONE.
Please, Lord Help Our Colts...
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Smothered Chicken!
He is signed and the 2013 RB free agents are pretty slim (Reggie Bush, Peyton Hillis, Shoone Green). To improve the defense there are some pretty good names but they are getting long in the tooth.
You have Brain Urlacher, Shaune Phillips at LB with some younger players like Anthony Spencer who I personally like.
The problem I see is that the two positions that the Colts desperately need to fill on defense is NT and safety and there isn't a lot to choose from in 2013. My wish list is that they pry Isaac Sopoaga from the 49ers but thats going to be tough and the Colts will have to offer a big signing bonus to make him walk away from a great team.
The offensive line is a tough one since it has a lot to do with a cohesive unit and most people don't through big money at guards which greatly impact the run game. Some cheap options would be Rex Hadnot from San Diego or Chad Rienhart from the Bills.
The only positive thing is that the money will be there to make the improvements and hopefully the draft picks will help build the depth of the team overall.
Smothered Chicken!
Pretty much any free agent guards that are halfway competent would be a good start.
Bush would be interesting but Miami has the money and the need to retain him even if that means a franchise tag next year so I really don't think he will be available.
As far as DB's I wouldn't mind Tracy Porter.
Some might want the Colts to target a wide receiver like Mike Wallace or Dwayne Bowe. I prefer to see the Colts spend money elsewhere. They have major offensive line issues, could use an upgrade at running back, and need to address multiple defensive positions. Plus, I think it is easier to find a productive wide receiver than it is productive players at other positions such as o-linemen. Wide receiver is a position that needs some attention but I don't think spending huge money on one is the answer.
I would probably stay away from paying big money for a running back. Most running backs are productive for 7-8 years and if the Colts were to sign a top running back he would have at least 3-4 years on him. I would spend money elsewhere first.
The offensive linemen in this free agent class doesn't seem to be too strong. Jake Long looks to be the best available. Do the Colts make a run at him and move Castonzo to RT?
I want to see the Colts address some of their needs and improve this team. However, I don't want to see them try to do it in one off season. It is ok if they don't spend all of their money in one summer. They don't have to make a splash with a big name signing to have a productive off season, imo.
One thing to consider is the draft. I expect the Colts to have a top 10 pick. Last year's draft seemed to be full of talented offensive linemen. This year's draft seems feature a number of talented defensive players in the front 7. There are nose tackles Johnathan Hankins and Star Lotulelei, DE/LBs Barkevious Mingo, Jarvis Jones, and my personal favorite Manti Te'o (no I am not a ND fan) among others. Chances are good that the Colts start this draft off with a defensive player, something to keep in mind when thinking of filling needs in free agency.
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Mark Robinson, Shane Blackmore and a Corsham own goal wrapped up a fifth straight win in the Toolstation League First Division for Dave Ferris' in-form side.
In the Premier Division, Melksham Town came out on the right end of a five-goal thriller as they won 3-2 at Radstock Town.
Dave Thompson and Leigh Rogers scored before Gary Higdon grabbed Melksham's third of the afternoon.
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By Gina Bebbington
10:10am Friday 9th May 2014
By Gina Bebbington
A LIMIT on disabled parking in an otherwise unlimited car park has been disputed by Northwich's mayor.
The memorial hall car park, in Brockhurst Street, is a 24-hour free car park but a row of disabled spaces have a four-hour limit.
Clr Bob Robinson, mayor of Northwich, said: "I was approached by a man who says he goes to Chester on the bus.
"He drives to Northwich, parks in a disabled bay at the memorial hall car park, displays his stickers but now he's seen that he has to vacate the space within four hours.
"If you're going to Chester on bus it can take an hour because it goes around the houses.
"By the time you get there you only have an hour and a half to make sure you can get the bus back again within the four hours.
"There's a sign on the car park that says it's four hours for disabled bays but there's no limit on all other bays.
"Was this not unlawful because it's discriminatory?
"We have emailed Cheshire West and Chester Council to see if it's right and they said it's not discriminatory as it makes spaces more available for more disabled people."
Car parks are the responsibility of Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC), which has also taken over enforcing parking restrictions.
A spokesman for CWAC said: "A disabled person can park in any of the spaces in the car park and use their disabled badge.
"The bigger bays are for people that need wider access and there has to be a certain amount of turnover for those."
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Victor Gunasekara wrote:Here naturally a question arises if there is no I or self, who gets the results of kamma. The Buddha in answer said: "I have taught you, O bhikkhus, to see conditionality everywhere in all things
kirk5a wrote:Victor Gunasekara wrote:Here naturally a question arises if there is no I or self, who gets the results of kamma. The Buddha in answer said: "I have taught you, O bhikkhus, to see conditionality everywhere in all things
Personally I find the former a potent response to that commonly expressed doubt.
Ven.-Moliya-Phagguna said to the Blessed One, "Lord, who feeds on the consciousness-nutriment?"
"Not a valid question," the Blessed One said.
Introduction by Victor Gunasekara
...From the discourse we can infer that Dighanaka was a sceptic, i.e. who did not accept any proposition. The Commentary calls him an "Annihilationist", i.e. someone who did not believe in re-birth or in the doctrine of kamma-vipaka (action-result).
"Master Gotama, I am of the view, of the opinion, that 'All is not pleasing to me.'"
this goodly frame, the earth, seems to me a sterile promontory; this most excellent canopy, the air, look you, this brave o'erhanging firmament, this majestical roof fretted with golden fire,—why, it appears no other thing to me than a foul and pestilent congregation of vapours.
"Master Gotama, my doctrine
and view is this: "Nothing is acceptable to me."
I, good Gotama, speak thus, I am of this view: all is not pleasing to me
With regard to those brahmans & contemplatives who are of the view, of the opinion, that 'All is not pleasing to me': That view of theirs is close to not being impassioned, close to non-bondage, close to not-delighting, close to not-holding, close to not-clinging."
When this was said, LongNails the wanderer said to the Blessed One, "Master Gotama commends my viewpoint. Master Gotama recommends my viewpoint."
BB: Dı̄ghanakha was Ven. Sāriputta's nephew. At the time he approached the Buddha, Sāriputta had been a bhikkhu for only two weeks and was still a stream-enterer.
BB: MA holds that Dı̄ghanakha is an annihilationist (ucchedavādin ) and explains this assertion to mean: "No [mode of] rebirth is acceptable to me." However, the text itself does not give any concrete evidence supporting this interpretation. It seems much more likely that Dı̄ghanakha's statement, "Nothing is acceptable to me" (sabbaṁ me na khamati), is intended to apply specifically to other philosophical views, and thus shows Dı̄ghanakha to be a radical sceptic of the class satirically characterised at MN 76.30 as "eel-wrigglers". His assertion would then be tantamount to a wholesale repudiation of all philosophical views.
http://www.metta.lk/tipitaka/2Sutta-Pit ... ka-e1.html
BB translation:
"Again, Sandaka, here a certain teacher is dull and confused. Because he is dull and confused, when he is asked such and such a question, he engages in verbal wriggling, in eel-wriggling: 'I don't say it is like this. And I don't say it is like that. And I don't say it is otherwise. And I don't say it is not so. And I don't say it is not not so.'
MA: This position is called eel-wriggling (amarāvikkhepa) because the doctrine roams about here and there, like an eel diving in and out of the water, and thus it is impossible to catch hold of it. In the Sāmaññaphala Sutta this position is ascribed to Sañjaya Belaṭṭhiputta (DN 2.32/1.58–59). It is quite possible that the "eel-wrigglers" were a class of radical sceptics who questioned the entire prospect of apodictic knowledge about ultimate issues.
http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka ... .than.html
"When this was said, Sañjaya Belatthaputta said to me, 'If you ask me if there exists another world [after death], if I thought that there exists another world, would I declare that to you? I don't think so. I don't think in that way. I don't think otherwise. I don't think not. I don't think not not. If you asked me if there isn't another world... both is and isn't... neither is nor isn't... if there are beings who transmigrate... if there aren't... both are and aren't... neither are nor aren't... if the Tathagata exists after death... doesn't... both... neither exists nor doesn't exist after death, would I declare that to you? I don't think so. I don't think in that way. I don't think otherwise. I don't think not. I don't think not not.'
I don't have a view about this stuff...
[Vacchagotta] "Does Master Gotama have any position at all?"
[The Buddha] "A 'position,' Vaccha, is something that a Tathagata has done away with. What a Tathagata sees is this: 'Such is form, such its origin, such its disappearance; such is feeling, such its origin, such its disappearance; such is perception... such are mental fabrications... such is consciousness, such its origin, such its disappearance.' Because of this, I say, a Tathagata — with the ending, fading out, cessation, renunciation, & relinquishment of all construings, all excogitations, all I-making & mine-making & obsession with conceit — is, through lack of clinging/sustenance, released."
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No takers to the question of how to distinguish an "eel wriggler" from someone worth listening to on the basis of suttas such as those quoted above?
Such is form, such is its origin, such its disappearance...etc
"But, friend, might there be another way in which a noble disciple is one of right view... and has arrived at this true Dhamma?"
Sam Vega wrote:Well, that's my view, anyway! And because it isn't a particularly useful one, I'd be happy to swap it for a better one...
BB:This exchange, as interpreted by MA and MṬ, should be understood as follows: The Buddha suggests, by his question, that Dı̄ghanakha's assertion involves an inherent contradiction. For he cannot reject everything without also rejecting his own view, and this would entail the opposite position, namely, that something is acceptable to him. However, though Dı̄ghanakha recognises the implication of the Buddha's question, he continues to insist on his view that nothing is acceptable to him.
BB: MA says that the first sentence refers to those who first take up a basic eternalist or annihilationist view and then subsequently adopt secondary variations on that view; the second sentence refers to those who abandon their basic view without adopting an alternative.
But if, as seems plausible, Dı̄ghanakha was a radical sceptic, then the Buddha's statement might be understood to point to an unsatisfactoriness inherent in the sceptic's position: it is psychologically uncomfortable to insist on remaining in the dark. Thus most sceptics, while professing a rejection of all views, surreptitiously adopt some definite view, while a few abandon their scepticism to seek a path to personal knowledge.
most sceptics, while professing a rejection of all views, surreptitiously adopt some definite view, while a few abandon their scepticism to seek a path to personal knowledge.
BB: MA identifies the three views here as eternalism, annihilationism, and partial eternalism. The eternalist view is close to lust (sārāgāya santike), etc., because it affirms and delights in existence in however sublimated a form; annihilationism is close to non-lust, etc., because, though involving a wrong conception of self, it leads to disenchantment with existence. If the second view is understood as radical scepticism, it could also be seen as close to non-lust in that it expresses disillusionment with the attempt to buttress the attachment to existence with a theoretical foundation and thus represents a tentative, though mistaken, step in the direction of dispassion.
Among these, the view of those recluses and brahmins who hold the doctrine and view 'Everything is acceptable to me' is close to lust, close to bondage, close to delighting, close to holding, close to clinging. The view of those recluses and brahmins who hold the doctrine and view 'Nothing is acceptable to me' is close to non-lust, close to non-bondage, close to non-delighting, close to non-holding, close to non-clinging."
MA: This teaching is undertaken to show Dı̄ghanakha the danger in his view and thereby encourage him to discard it.
mikenz66 wrote:"Now, Aggivessana, a wise man among those recluses and brahmins who hold the doctrine and view 'Everything is acceptable to me' considers thus:MA: This teaching is undertaken to show Dı̄ghanakha the danger in his view and thereby encourage him to discard it.
'If I obstinately adhere to my view "Everything is acceptable to me" and declare: "Only this is true, anything else is wrong," then I may clash with the two others: with a recluse or brahmin who holds the doctrine [499] and view "Nothing is acceptable to me" and with a recluse or brahmin who holds the doctrine and view "Something is acceptable to me, something is not acceptable to me." I may clash with these two, and when there is a clash, there are disputes; when there are disputes, there are quarrels; when there are quarrels, there is vexation.' Thus, foreseeing for himself clashes, disputes, quarrels, and vexation, he abandons that view and does not take up some other view. This is how there comes to be the abandoning of these views; this is how there comes to be the relinquishing of these views.
Sam Vega wrote:And here, I am more inclined to veer round to the opposite (i.e. Bhikkhu Bodhi's) position. This seems to be less about Aggivessana's feelings towards the world, and more about his "doctrine" of how it should be seen. ...
Perhaps the difference is that the eel-wrigglers are those who are "faking" the "not having a view" condition.
Sam Vega wrote:The contradictory nature of this Sutta suggests to me that we are dealing here with a composite discourse made up of two which were originally separate. This would account for the Dighanakha/Agivessana confusion as well.
[*] MA: At this point Dı̄ghanakha has discarded his annihilationist view. Thus the Buddha now undertakes to teach him insight meditation, first by way of the impermanence of the body and then by way of the impermanence of the mental factors under the heading of feeling.
BB: MA quotes a verse that says that an arahant may use the words "I" and "mine" without giving rise to conceit or misconceiving them as referring to a self or ego
(SN 1:25/i.14). http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka ... .wlsh.htmlSee too DN 9.53/i.202, where the Buddha says of expressions employing the word "self": "These are merely names, expressions, turns of speech, designations in common use in the world, which the Tathāgata uses without misapprehending them."
Bonds are gone for him without conceits,
All delusion's chains are cast aside:
Truly wise, he's gone beyond such thoughts.
That monk still might use such words as "I,"
Still perchance might say:
"They call this mine."
Well aware of common worldly speech,
He would speak conforming to such use.
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Faculty members at Laurier are invited to attend Foundations for (New) Faculty, a program to help familiarize new or recent faculty with teaching and research resources on campus, provide networking and teaching development opportunities, and help ease the overall transition to working at Laurier. The event runs Aug. 18-22 on the Waterloo and Brantford campuses, and the Centre for International Governance Innovation.
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I love when the universe comes together at just the precise moment and allows something to work out beautifully. That happened recently to me with Camilla Saulsbury. I met Camilla, who writes the blog Power Hungry, at BlogHer Food last June. She was very excited about her new book, Power Hungry: The Ultimate Energy Bar Cookbook. We talked for a bit and I became excited about her book, too. Plus, I managed to convince her to enter Spar for the Spurtle and she did. Not only did she enter, she was selected to be a finalist with her recipe for Caledonian Dolmades (which we'll be sharing very soon). While she was here, she kindly gave me a copy of her new book. One thing lead to another and here I am to share a recipe and give away three copies of the book just in time for October Unprocessed. How perfect is that?
You guys, this book is awesome. It is brimming with recipes for making your own wholesome energy bars with unprocessed ingredients. A few recipes incorporate protein powder, which, if you're following October Unprocessed, can just be skipped for the month. Unlike store-bought energy bars, each bar, ball and cookie uses wholesome ingredients like whole grain oats, nuts, dried fruit and incorporates power foods like goji berries, chia seed, quinoa and flax while leaving out all that extra junk. Camilla is a phD-toting fitness trainer, endurance athlete and mom who knows all about how to fuel up for your next run, race or ride. These bars are perfect for tossing in your backpack for your next hike or packing in your child's lunch.
With over 150 variations on granola bars, power bars, and gels- yep, even gels- Power Hungry is just the book to inspire you to make some great DIY choices about your snacks. I'm keeping a list of the recipes I'm trying soon- Quinoa Chia Apricot Bars, Greek Yogurt Muesli Bars, Green Tea and Ginger Bars, Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars… I won't list off the ENTIRE book here, but you get my drift. There are a lot of really amazing sounding recipes. Power Hungry also gives you good background information about the ingredients in the bars and has a whole section of recipes for recreating your favorite packaged bars.
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From POWER HUNGRY by Camilla V. Saulsbury
Those who know and love me will tell you I am very frugal (except they would likely select a less flattering adjective). I prefer to say that I am careful with my spending, especially when it comes to food shopping. I tell you this because I am not the person at the health food store throwing every new superfood into my hand-basket with nary a thought of price; rather, I'm the woman making a beeline to the bulk goods and comparing the price per ounce on every item. So when I do recommend a particular superfood-splurge, it's because I think it's truly worth it. Case in point, goji berries. Goji berries are bright orange-red berries that come from a shrub that's native to China and they have a unique taste akin to dried cherries and cranberries. A lot of nutrition gets packed into a single berry, including powerful antioxidants, 18 different amino acids, and up to 21 trace minerals, including zinc, iron, copper, and calcium.
- 1 cup packed pitted, soft Dates
- 1 cup Warm Water
- 1/3 cup natural, unsweetened raw Nut or Seed Butter (e.g., peanut, cashew, or sunflower)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground Cardamom
- 1 2/3 cups Old-Fashioned or Quick-Cooking Rolled Oats
- 2/3 cup dried Goji Berries, dried Cherries, or dried Cranberries, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup raw Cashews, chopped
- 1/2 cup unsweetened Flake or Shredded Coconut
- 1/3 cup Chia Seeds or Poppy Seeds
- 2 Tbsp Flaxseed Meal
1. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with foil or parchment paper and grease the pan with coconut oil or vegetable oil.
2. Combine the dates and warm water in a small bowl. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes until fruit is soft (time will vary according to the dryness of the dates). Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
3. Place the dates, nut or seed butter, and cardamom in a food processor and process until the mixture forms a thick paste; transfer to a large mixing bowl.
4. To the date mixture, add the oats, goji berries, cashews, coconut, chia seeds, and flaxseed meal; stir until well mixed (mixture will be very stiff).
5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Place a large piece of parchment paper, wax paper, or plastic wrap (lightly greased with coconut or vegetable oil) atop the bar mixture and use it to spread and flatten the mixture evenly in the pan; leave the paper or plastic wrap to cover. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
6. Using the liner, lift the mixture from the pan and transfer to a cutting board. Uncover and cut into 16 bars.
—Use raw, dehydrated coconut if following a strictly raw diet; if not, feel free to use regular unsweetened flake or shredded coconut and any variety—including roasted— of natural, unsweetened nut or seed butter.
—Cardamom adds an exotic flavor to these bars, but you can skip it if it's not already in your pantry. Consider adding an equal amount of ground ginger in its place.
Tightly wrap the bars individually in plastic wrap. ROOM TEMP: 2 days REFRIGERATOR: 1 week FREEZER: 3 months in airtight container; thaw 1 hour.