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Oh he'll get a helluva fine/suspension, don't think anyone doubts that.
There are two types of quarterbacks in the league: Those whom over time, the league figures out ... and those who figure out the league.
I think what people are going to doubt is how severe the punishment is going to be a fine and suspension really doesn't do anything to an owner I mean after all he holds the purse strings and could tell his daughters what decisions to make. He can get fine and suspended but there will be people who will balk at that considering that doesn't hurt an owner much in the long run.
Don't really care, lol. He may have a **** ton of money, but you can't dock his team for his private life indiscretions when they had no connection at all to the team.
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There are two types of quarterbacks in the league: Those whom over time, the league figures out ... and those who figure out the league.
Except his private life is affecting the team since he's got arrested and is going to rehab(allegedly) and his daughter has to take over a player does this and we aren't nearly as sympathetic (unless he's a good player).
Players get fined and suspended over games when they haven't even been charged for the same situation Irsay found himself in that doesn't affect the team?
3P ET, ESPN: What action, if any, should @nflcommish take against #Colts owner @JimIrsay ? http://t.co/8TpMcXKapL— Outside The Lines (@OTLonESPN) March 20, 2014
It's affecting the team but his team isn't related to the crime. I don't really know why this is so hard to understand. If Mark Cuban or Paul Allen go and get a DUI, you don't dock the Mavs or Blazers a bunch of draft picks. The punishment lies entirely outside of the team. Irsay himself could get fined/suspended by the league for personal misconduct, but to take any further action against his team which had nothign to do with the crime would be unprecedented, ridiculous, and uncalled for.
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Booger McFarland(a blast from the past) weighs in
Id suspend Jim Irsay for a year w/no football contact whatsoever i think thats the only way you send a message to the players and the fans!!— Booger (@lsubooger) March 18, 2014
And that falls in line with what I've been saying... fine him, suspend him. That's as far as it goes. The team will suffer no direct penalties other than "his absence". By the way, sorry "Booger", but I'd be shocked if he was banned for a year. Especially considering he wasn't drunk, if he truly blew a .01... didn't have any illegal drugs on him, except for some possibly unprescribed Valium, lol. (They said he had Schedule IV controlled substance, which is defined as having a "low potential for abuse"). I honestly don't see this entire thing going very far, assuming we've learned all there is to know. Just not a lot to go on. I wouldn't be shocked at all if the charges are lessened or dropped.
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There are two types of quarterbacks in the league: Those whom over time, the league figures out ... and those who figure out the league.
The NFL did this to themselves with the conduct policy (which the NBA doesn't have) they put this on players and apparently management and the owners have to abide by it as well.
However this is the first time an owner has done this so yes Goodell has a tough decision to make here. Personally I don't see anything beyond a fine and suspension for him since he works for the owners after all however I do see why players would be resentful because if it were them there's a separate set of rules in place.
He was charged with 4 felony counts of possession of a controlled substance so I'm guessing he had something on him.
Yea, like I said, Schedule IV controlled substance. Xanax, Soma, Valium. We're hardly talking cocaine. Unless they've changed their story and I missed it, but last time I read, it was Schedule IV "low potential for abuse".
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It could be something as "little" as taking non-prescribed Ambien/Lunesta.
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This may shock a few since it is coming from me, but he has a history of addiction to pain killers. Shouldn't this be handled as an illness rather than a crime? "Sentence" him to long term treatment if you do anything (you=NFL). Make sure the sentence is for a truly effective period of time. I don't think 2 weeks at Betty Ford is nearly long enough to treat the psychosis. Two weeks may dry out the person but does not attack the cause of the addiction. Give him a large fine to quiet the wolves but to really help him, include long-term treatment.
Ever notice how friendly folks are at a shootin' range??.
Except there's a slippery slope here yes he's an addict but that doesn't absolve someone of committing a felony. Which is what Irsay did with his DWI so that's why its being treated as a crime here.
Ryan Grigson says Colts business as usual without Jim Irsay
With owner Jim Irsay in a treatment center after his arrest on DWI and drug charges, things can hardly be described as normal.
But Colts General Manager Ryan Grigson is trying to keep the focus on the football and not the sideshow.
Grigson told Stephen Holder of the Indianapolis Star that Irsay was helpful, but wasnt so involved that hell be missed in terms of the day-to-day operations.
I dont know if many people really realize, but Jim is so experienced and so weathered in football experience, being around the game his whole life, Grigson said. But hes never been a micromanager, never really meddled or anything like that. He really leaves football decisions up to myself and the head coach [Chuck Pagano] and really has been great in that respect.
Asked specifically about his boss, Grigson said he had nothing but praise, adding Everyone in the building loves the man and wed all run through a brick wall for him. We just wish him a full and complete recovery. Were all really pulling for him.
Grigson emphasized the trust that Irsay put in him when he was hired gave him a solid base. And if youre going to trust a man to help you move on from the Peyton Manning era, asking him to handle a draft while the boss is out of town doesnt seem like an insurmountable task.
But as alluded to before, the DWI is a misdemeanor. Since we are talking about the cause being non-alcoholic, it will be somewhat difficult to prove that his erractic driving was a result of the pills found or that its not accidental. The four felonies hinge on if he has prescriptions for the pills or he doesn't have any other defense. There might be a "crime" here but we have to wait.
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Those are valid points here but my point was just because he's an addict doesn't mean he didn't break the law I mean they did arrest the guy.
That's why this is being treated the way it is.
My point is that there is a difference between being arrested for something and actually being charged for what you were arrested for. Then there's the challenge of a jury or judge convicting you if it even goes to trial. The story has just started, there may very well be damning information or series of events for Irsay or the arresting cops. Regardless of the aftermath or the punishment, the fact remains that he needs help that could needed until he dies. That applies for anyone facing addiction, if they have a dollar in their account or a billion.
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That may be so but that's never stopped the NFL from punishing players that were never charged with a crime by having them suspended for a few games. I don't get why an owner should be different even if he's an addict.
There's no problem with treating it as an illness, but you can't discard the crime aspect of it. He was endangering people by his actions. Sure he was only going 10 MPH or whatever it was when he was caught, but we don't know where he had been driving before he entered that ritzy subdivision. At some point, he likely had to be on a fairy busy road doing a speed at which a wreck would cause injury. Badell will definitely make an example of him.
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can't it be both a crime (if convicted obviously) and an illness? if he'd gotten busted at his house, or he'd been the passenger, it'd be different. but the guy was (allegedly) driving under the influence. if he's found/pleads guilty he needs to be sentenced to treatment along with whatever other punishment they see fit.
I don't think anyone was arguing that the crime, or the fact that he was in that situation at all, should go unpunished. The punishment should not be "Mission Accomplished". He appears to have a severe personal problem that could very well stem from other personal problems like pain or depression. I personally don't care if the NFL throws the book at him, but selfishly I hope it's not something that would cause the Colts to ever leave Indianapolis.
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I realize this wasn't the case with bountygate and spygate but those were football related and the NFL had no choice but affect the football operations of those teams to prevent other teams from engaging in that type of behavior. I don't think any other owner is going to start doing drugs because the Colts didn't lose a draft pick. This is fairly unprecedented.
I think a fine, a suspension, and a permanent ban from Twitter would be great. If we can only get one I'll take the Twitter ban.
Kravitz: NFL should require drug testing for Colts owner Jim Irsay
Whatever Roger Goodell does to Jim Irsay a fine and suspension seem like the minimum punitive actions at this point the NFL commissioner must also protect the franchise and the franchise's fans.
And that means requiring Irsay to undergo random drug testing as a prerequisite to maintaining control of the Indianapolis Colts.
The bottom line is this: If Irsay remains in the throes of drug addiction, it's not fair to the franchise or its fans to have him in charge of the club, which is, after all, a billion dollar asset.
While it's understood that a football team is a private business first and foremost (as Baltimore fans found out in 1983), it's also a quasi-public enterprise. Every dollar Irsay has made over the years has come directly or indirectly from the fans who support his team or who helped him build Lucas Oil Stadium.
As taxpayers, as fans, we have the right to know that the person who is running the show is in his right mind not some of the time, as has been the case during Irsay's tenure, but all the time.
FILE - Colts owner Jim Irsay listens as Ryan Grigson talks with the media Jan. 11, 2012.(Photo: Matt Detrich / The Star)
I am not a fan of drug testing for street drugs unless it involves people in safety-sensitive positions. But Irsay is in complete charge of a public trust, and those whose dollars have helped enrich him have the right to know that he's handling their team, and their dollars, with a clear mind.
When a player, such as Pat McAfee, has an alcohol-related indiscretion, he is forced to go through an entire after-care program, which includes a year or two of drug and alcohol testing. Irsay should not only be forced to submit to drug testing for a period of time, but for perpetuity, for as long as he wants to run the Indianapolis Colts.
This isn't done for punitive reasons. This is done to protect the franchise and the fans of the franchise.
A fine? Absolutely. If the late Bud Adams got $250,000 for flipping the bird at fans, what's Irsay's mistake worth? Half a million? A million? More? Executives should be held to a higher standard than the players. The bottom line is, he endangered his own life and the lives of others by getting behind the wheel while impaired. That is inexcusable.
A suspension? Absolutely. He should not be allowed to attend a couple of Colts games next year. Again, he put others at risk. A suspension would hurt a whole lot more than a fine; the Colts are Irsay's second love, right after his family, and being away from his franchise will be one of the toughest things he's ever done. But it's got to be done. (And yes, the Players Union is going to be watching Goodell very closely here, just to make sure he comes down as hard on one of his employers as he does on his players).
But the best thing Goodell can do and he can do this is require random drug testing.
If Irsay doesn't want to comply, or can't comply, he can give the team over to his daughter Carlie, who is handling his business while he's at a rehabilitation facility.
We saw how poorly the Colts were run when Irsay's father, Bob, was dealing with his alcoholic demons. While Jim has been a terrific owner by most accounts, what's to say that his addled condition wouldn't put the franchise in some kind of peril? What if he's not in his right mind and suddenly, foolishly decides to fire his front office or his coaching staff after an egregious loss?
Irsay isn't a do-nothing owner who sits in his office and listens to Eagles' CDs all day. He's very active in every conversation regarding the football team. True, he's been very good at hiring top football people and letting them take care of the football business, but he's much more than a simple rubber stamp.
He's the one who hired Bill Polian.
He's the one who hired Tony Dungy.
He's the one who jettisoned Peyton Manning and chose to draft Andrew Luck.
He is not Jerry Jones and has no aspirations of becoming Jerry Jones, but he's the final decision-maker.
You think about it, it's remarkable how well Irsay has run this franchise even while in and out of his addictive phases. I mentioned Polian, Dungy, Luck for Manning. The record under Irsay speaks for itself. Even in his worst times, like in the early 2000's and the last few years, he's still had the right instincts. Which tells me he's a very good football owner, regardless of his demons.
Just imagine him clean and sober.
Irsay has a responsibility to himself, his friends, his loved ones and Colts fans to get it right this time. He should know by now how lucky he is, gaining ownership of a football team and enjoying riches beyond most of our comprehension as a winner of the genetic lottery.
He's also fortunate he has the resources and the access to the best rehab treatment in the world. There are scores of troubled souls out there who have the same problems, but lack the wherewithal to get the help they need.
He is blessed, even if I'm quite sure it doesn't feel that way at this particular moment.
Goodell, though, has to do more than pummel him with a fine and a suspension. He has to think of the franchise and the franchise's fans. He has to hold Irsay accountable to the scores of people who have a right to know he's operating in a sober manner
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I have been trying to build some muscle on my arms because Im out of proportion but failing dramatically. I run 60mpw and have been lifting several times a week. I am able to build muscles on everything except my arms for some reason even thought I probably work on my arms at the gym the most. Any ideas?
Is it possible to build arm muscles with running?
To build muscle, you have to overwork the muscle, the muscle responds by growing stronger. Running won't really tax arm muscles. To work your arms, or any muscle group, you need to work up to doing 3sets of 12reps; where you struggle to to perform the last few reps. Start by doing 1set of 8 reps with a low weight, that you can easily lift. Increase to 15 reps, then 2sets of 8, work up to 3sets/12. Start slow and easy, work up to 3/12 over 4 - 6 weeks. Remember allow at least 48 of recovery between workouts; you build muscle on rest days. Eat or drink good protein source after workouts.
This has been a balancing act I've been contending with for 35 years. If you're running 60 mpw, you're a pretty serious runner. The effort it takes to build arm size is also going to add to your chest and shoulders, and the recovery and added weight will conflict with your running. If you continue serious running, your going to develop well defined muscular arms, but they aren't going to get much bigger. If your physical appearance is that important, quit running for a few years, and body build with the same seriousness you currently run with. When your happy with the size of your arms, then add in a little cardio running if you want, but be careful, as you're apt to run that new muscle right back off if you become a serous runner again. I was a competitive marathon runner, who also wanted some muscle. I tried to do both, and was very successful, but the added muscle weight killed my running times. For every 10 pounds of muscle I gained, I lost about 30 minutes on my marathon time. It's definitely a balancing act of give and take, and a matter of priority, and what's more important to you.
Thanks for the responses. Honkygrass, the running is definitely more important to me, I want to be under 80 mins in the half in the next fews months and progress from there, but a lot of the guys I run with put in a lot more miles than me and are able to have bigger arms.
It's not just that my arms are small, it's the fact that my chest, shoulders,etc all look like I lift but my arms are so much smaller.
What type of lifts for upper body are you doing? If you want to be in proportion work on compond lifts.
If you are working on arms and not getting results it may be due to technique or you just need to go heavier. I would actually suggest WU and go heavier with fewer reps. Something like 8 sets x 3 reps with 30 seconds recovery between sets. Each set gets heavier.
That just may be how your body is. I can build muscle and strength everywhere very well and pretty fast except for my chest. My chest is weak and it's always been tough for me to build it up.
I would make sure you are lower in reps, but I don't recommend going below 8 reps. You want to make sure that you aren't using a weight too heavy. That leads to too much injury risk. You want to be able to lift but at the same time, by using a weight you can still maintain control over.
How many exercises are you doing on each muscle group?
I've learned that the more ways you work a muscle, the better the results.
that sounds like circuit training, not lifting to increase size. Post your full working - specific lift/sets/reps. Then we can offer specific changes/suggestions. My guess is you are using too light a weight if you can lift that many times and that often with your arms.... Looking forward to seeing your full routine...
Narrow it down to 2-3 exercises per muscle (4-6 total).
Use heavy weights so that you're failing at 8-10 reps.
Do 3 sets.
Do it twice per week.
The overall routine shouldn't take more than 15-20 minutes.
You can do it after you run.
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Hey mrunner, I run 50 miles a week but i recently have been working on my arms and they have gotten significantly more developed so i thought i would share my thoughts with you. So first of all yes, it is definitely possible. Many people, runner or not, have trouble building arms. The main mistake that most guys make is focusing too much on biceps and some bracs so the do a bunch of curls and dont see any progress. You MUST workout your triceps though because they are a significantly larger muscle(looks can be deceiving) Im not saying not to workout biceps though because they are important but your arms wont look big without strong triceps. Also many guys workout all the time but dont really know how to contract their muscles properly so if you have that problem you can look up videos to help you with that. I hope this helps.
Also don't listen to people telling you to stop running. I run an absolute minimum of 50 mpw and i have a very muscularly developed body. Im sure your realize that your body can do a lot more than most people give itcredit for since you run 60 mpw. It is very possible to build muscle you just have to have knowledge and desire. You might need to take in more carbs and calories in general. Stick with your normal running, continue to push your self, and keep working on those arms.
I've been learning that your endurance and cardio exercise levels improve a lot and I'm considering whether combining this with working is a great concept to improving my times.
More weight, fewer reps. And not every day.
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You're doing way too many reps for a high mileage runner, imo. I agree with twice a week. Cut your reps to 5-6 per set, for 3-5 sets, and load up. First set lighter then add each set. 3rd or 4th set should be right at your limit, or beyond. Focus on increasing your strength and the mass will appear, and stay. Shorter sets may increase strength, but will sacrifice some mass and risk injury. Longer sets will pump you up, but can exhaust you, and produce fleeting gains.
Just my $.02 but I would only do one lift per body part (chest, shoulders, back, biceps, triceps, legs) per session. Basic lifts are best for a runner's needs, I think.
More weight, fewer reps.
And for the love of all that is good, bicep and tricep isolation work should not constitute half of one's weight routine. Skip the curls and do things like pull ups and rows. Bench press and dips instead of triceps isolation stuff.
If you look at the strength and conditioning program of any school or pro team, they are doing very little if any isolation work like the OP is describing.
If you want to build specific muscles, do it 2-3x a week.
Building muscle can be boring as it takes time to do.
Do 4-5 sets of 6-8 reps of heavy weight with PROPER form.
Do at least 2 exercises per muscle group. I don't suggest trying to put together your own routine unless you are an experienced builder or personal trainer. Google some proven workout programs or get help from a personal trainer.
Make sure your diet is in check. You need to be eating about 1-200 calories more than usual (possibly more) so that you can actually have something to build on (You may need 10-20% more depending on how much you are eating now). I also recommend eating 1 g of protein per lb of body weight. It's hard to build muscle while doing so much cardio, but it's doable. I have gained several pounds (of muscle) over the past few years while keeping my cardio (swim, bike, run, Insanity) daily.
This comes from experience and I'm a personal trainer.
No, running will not develop your arms, in all honesty, it will probably hinder it. If you want arms, you have to train arms. Do the basics for biceps and triceps (and forearms if you wish): curls, close grip bench press, and wrist curls. Close grip pushups are also great for triceps. You also have to eat right, enough protein, and don't overtrain or you will go into muscle shock and prevent all muscle growth. Boxers run and most have good arms, watch them train.
It's very possible that you are over training you arm muscles. They can only grow while you rest. On that note try to schedule easy days or a rest day around a heavy arm workout.
quick advice - don't run on your "arm" days. hit biceps for no more than 45min - hit muscle 'till exhausted/failure. make sure you eat enough/protein - take into consideration prior/post day work out routine. your likely lacking on calories because of all the running. maybe try creatine on your "arm" days to hit the muscle harder. also, i love pull ups for biceps.
I think 45 minutes is way too long to just train biceps alone. My entire strength training routine only lasts about 45 minutes. All he really needs is three sets of 8-12 reps for biceps and triceps. And pull ups are great for biceps. I agree 100% on that.
quick advice - don't run on your "arm" days. hit biceps for no more than 45min - hit muscle 'till exhausted/failure. make sure you eat enough/protein - take into consideration prior/post day work out routine. your likely lacking on calories because of all the running. maybe try creatine on your "arm" days to hit the muscle harder. also, i love pull ups for biceps.
Sorry, nobody should be "doing biceps" for 45 minutes.
And pull ups are great for biceps. I agree 100% on that.
Chin-ups, yes; pull-ups, no. Pull-ups (palms out) target the forearms and deltoids. Chin-ups (palms in) hit the biceps.
According to Youdas, et al, average EMG muscle activation values in the pull-up (%MVIC) were as follows: latissimus dorsi (117-130%), biceps brachii (78-96%), infraspinatus (71-79%), lower trapezius (45-56%), pectoralis major (44-57%), erector spinae (39-41%), and external oblique (31-35%)
Below are a couple photos of my son. Know how many minutes per week he spends working arms? Zero.
He does a few compound movements a couple times per week and that's it.
^^ Nice pics. Yeah anyone with good arm development spends little if any of their resistance training time on isolation work for biceps.
ok so maybe my advice was too quick. yes, 45min for biceps is way too long. i did say MAX. how many sets and reps did the first post say he did? i'm considering he likes working out a lot...My MAX time was more in reference to how long any muscular routine should take. you don't want to lift weight in excess of 45min otherwise your hormones start working against you. um, can you work out your biceps for 45min? sure...but you'll need creatine, and whey protein to continue fueling your system. is 45min necessary? NOPE. hit the weights strong and short. you want a lot of intensity if you want gains. also, i mentioned pull ups...yes, i said i prefer pull ups. pull ups create a "fuller" bicep look. chin ups target your main bicep muscle but then you end up with one massive ball for a bicep instead of a muscular toned bicep. sure, you want to hit the bicep muscle with several different exercises for a well sculpted muscle. i did say quick didn't I? but thanks for all the pointers. we all use information as a GUIDE. hope this helps alpinegeoff


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We are 4-3 and through 7 games, Luck is still alive. He's not getting killed out there like you predicted. If he can make it through this season then he will be fine as we will likely spend some money fixing the line.
With Manning, we have some evidence. Our last two backup QBs, Sorgi and Painter, can't even take a snap after leaving here. I realize that both of them have extremely minimal talent, but if learning under Manning was as valuable an experience as you make it out to be, then I'd at least think that one of them could have extended their career beyond Indy and made it as a backup somewhere.
By no means is that meant to be a criticism of Manning. Manning's job is to win games and prepare for the next week's opponent. He's not supposed to be wasting time tutoring players of inferior talent. But I just fail to see how spending time holding a clipboard, wearing a hat and headset, and engaging Manning in some sideline talk can do much to improve ones skills. It's not near as valuable as taking snaps, practicing, and learning the speed of the game yourself. That's what makes one a better QB. When Luck is making the pro bowl in a couple of years, I guarantee you he'll be reflecting on how taking his licks as a rookie in 2012 helped mold him into a better QB. That's what Manning says about his own career.
Now the 1998 team certainly made a dramatic improvement in 1999. We drafted Edge, Manning became a premier passer, and Harrison became a premier receiver. But as of now, Luck's Colts are better than rookie Manning's Colts.
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Looks man he's only picked the Jags the 3 times they haven't covered ok?
Before you start calling names, you might get some correct informatiion. I bet through a computer service and I am up 5-2 betting against the Jags. The spreads are not always the same. Sometimes they are more favorable, sometimes less. Take this week's Colts game. The spread is +1 for Miami. The service I use has it even..... There has been a three point and larger difference in the spread using this off shore service... But, don't let stop you from calling names..... I don't even know if Las Vegas takes computer bets.... I got a credit card just for this and they take out my bet when I lose and when I win they pay the card and charge a fee of 10%..... Not perfect but for someone always on the go like me, it works....
No. I bet them all, I just had different odds than he is quoting for Las Vegas. Off shore computer service.... If you search the net, there are several of them. Their spread won't be the same as Las Vegas. That is how they get people to bet with them. Some advertise that they have the most favorable sports gambling spreads in the world.....
In week 1 the Jags were +3.5 against the Vikings. They lost by 3. 1-0.
In week 2 they were +6.5 against Houston. They lost by 20. 1-1.
In week 3 they were +3 against the abysmal Andrew Luck led Colts. They won by 5. 2-1.
In week 4 they were -1.5 against Cincy. They lost by 17. 2-2.
In week 5 they were +6.5 against Chicago. They lost by 38. 2-3.
In week 6 they were on a bye.
In week 7 they were +6 against Oakland. They lost by 3. 3-3
In week 8 they were +15.5 against Green Bay. They lost by 9. 4-3.
The only game that was even close to the spread and which could alter the result because of a different line than Vegas (which you're making up but I'll play along anyway) was week 1. So even in your made up scenario, you're looking at them being 3-4 against the spread. You cannot possibly be up 5-2 by betting against them. It simply isn't possible.
I don't mind your blatant and repetitive trolling but to just purely make something up in your trolling attempt is the height of stupidity. Especially when this "fact" is so easily checked.
"I had to take her down like Chris Brown."
-Lance Stephenson
I would have went with blublocker.
You are only looking at Las Vegas.
You can get different spreads on computer if you shop. So cut the name calling. I am 5-2 up betting on the Jags to lose and that is a fact....
"I had to take her down like Chris Brown."
-Lance Stephenson
Search any of the off shore sports betting computer sites. The line on the Miami-Colts game today is Miami the favorite with the spread at 2.5. I already have that game with a 1 point spread.... Just call names and make up anything you want.....
I think you're missing the point though. A vegas spread being different from another spread by 1.5 points? Ok that's believable, but a Vegas spread and your "site's" spread would have to be astronomically different for you to be 5-2 with the Jags.
Also, it cracked me up when you said some advertise that they have the most favorable sports betting odds in the world. Do you really believe that? Do you pull over for every highway casino that has the loosest slots too?
No, I don't but I look for a casino online that just about removes the game to win loss. Hence the fact that 80% of winners cover the line because the line is small. It didn't have to be that much different and I am 5-2 betting the Jags to lose....
Since you bring it up, I am not a slot player but I do know where in Las Vegas gives the biggest payback to the customer......
I'm going to tell you even though you didn't ask..... The airport......


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Fletcher has turned down numerous contracts. If he doenst want to be here, then oh well. Dont get me wrong, I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE the guy. But if he wanted it done itd be done by now.
Secondly, our number 1 was Santana freaking Moss last year. That woulda been fine....if we had the 2004 version of Santana Moss.
Lastly, its 2000 hours on the first day of free agency. FOUR hours have passed, and you are already saying they have not addressed all of their needs. Of course they know they need O lineman. ITS BEEN FOUR HOURS. And of course they can afford them. They have plenty of time to work deals out (and restructure old ones, not to mention the cuts that are upcoming)
Lastly, its not 42. Its 21 SB + 9 base salary. If he hits all of his incentives he gets the full 42, but I am OK with paying him a lot if we make the playoffs. We need to show the NFL we are not a joke, and our teams as of late have not helped with that
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An Alan Judge double against his former employers helped Brentford return to winning ways with a 3-1 victory over Notts County on Saturday
After taking just two points and failing to score during three trips up north in eight days, the Bees consolidated their position in the race for automatic promotion.
What threatened to be a long day for the visitors, struggling at the foot of the table, became even tougher for them when Haydn Hollis was shown a straight red card for bringing down Clayton Donaldson inside the box after half an hour.
Adam Forshaw calmly sent Bartosz Bialkowski the wrong way and rolled the ball into the bottom left hand corner from the spot.
It was a just reward for Brentford, who had looked lively during the opening spells, with Stuart Dallas impressing in a rare start alongside Donaldson.
During early chances he saw a shot deflected for a corner and then shot over from just outside the box.
Former Magpie Alan Judge was also central to many of the home side's attacks, yet showed the good grace to refrain from celebrating when he added both of Brentford's later goals.
In the minutes that followed the penalty, first Toumani Diagouraga shot wide left from 25 yards, before Judge shot wide after Dallas and Donaldson had combined to set him up.
Yet Judge made no mistake with a composed finish two minutes before the break, stroking the ball home from inside the box after Alan McCormack set him up.
Only seven minutes into the second half the Bees sealed the victory when Bialkowski made a great double save to twice deny Diagouraga, before Judge scored at the near post from five yards out.
A man short, the visitors forays forward were rare, yet substitute Jack Grealish looked lively, with a number of mazy runs keeping the Bees defence on its toes.
Notts County grabbed a late goal when a long ball forward bounced inside the box and Jimmy Spencer beat David Button to lob it over the keeper.
The Bees will look to build on the win when they welcome Crawley Town to Griffin Park on Tuesday night.
Brentford: Button, McCormack, Tarkowski (sub Dean 56), Craig, Bidwell; Douglas, Judge, Diagouraga, Forshaw (sub Saville 59); Donaldson (sub Grigg 70), Dallas


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Sit back in your easy chair and I'll tell you a story about a pair of '70 Pontiac GTO Judge Ram Air IV convertibles. These muscle cars are rare. Pontiac built just 18 of them: 12 with automatics and 6 with four-speeds.
The story began in January 2012 when Brian Styles got a call from a muscle car broker named Rich Pankz. First off, Brian wants everyone to know Samantha is the owner of the cars in the collection. "I don't own anything," said Brian, Samantha's husband.
Rich offered "the red" '70 GTO Judge Ram Air IV convertible to Brian, referring to a GTO from Milton Robson's collection. Robson, Brian knew, had collected "the best of the best."
Robson sold his collection through RM Auctions in 2010. (The day before, I had shoulder surgery and could not attend. I have known Milton since the '80s when he began collecting. I photographed this car many years ago.) The sale price at auction was an astounding $308,000.
Now, after less than two years the auction buyer wanted to sell the GTO. Rich was shopping the car to potential owners.
Brian said the GTO offer came out of the blue and was totally unexpected. He said, "We got the information about the car, kind of thought about it for a little bit, talked to a few trusted friends, enthusiasts in the hobby."
Brian needed a Pontiac specialist to check out the numbers on the red RA-IV convertible. He felt the car was right, but after all, the price was hundreds of thousands of dollars. He called a Pontiac enthusiast and friend in western New York State.
His friend also knew of "a green one."
"A green what?" Brian wanted to know.
"Well, it needs to be fully restored," said the friend. "It's been stashed away for more than 20 years. This guy is very reclusive. He's got a few cars, but he's a very private person. Don't know if the car is for sale. If you're interested let me make a phone call."
Brian couldn't believe his ears. While researching the red car they ran across a green RA-IV Judge convertible, same model year, unrestored and a Rare Find hidden away in Connecticut.
"People knew of the car but had not been able to track it down," he said.
In other words, rumor was a RA-IV Judge convertible, green—Pepper Green to be exact—was out there. Collectors were on the hunt. Brian wasn't even hunting. The green RA-IV was "the last of the six," referring to the six four-speed '70 Judge RA-IV convertibles.
Brian said, "Turns out the car had its original build sheet. The only thing we had to do was verify the paperwork matched the VIN, which it did."
Since the car was apart, Brian's marque expert asked the owner to pull the heater box off to read the "hidden VIN."
"Lo' and behold, it matched," Brian confirmed. Samantha bought the car sight unseen.
Brian said, "My Pontiac enthusiast buddy up in western New York, armed with a trailer and my wire transfer ready to go, went up to Connecticut and further inspected the car. He told me to release the wire. We did and loaded it on the trailer."
Brian added, "When you have a marque specialist, in this case someone who lives and breathes Pontiacs his entire life, you trust him."
The body was solid with "a little surface rust," and "some Bondo work," but no holes. A past owner had painted the car black. However, Pepper Green was visible under the door panels and other places about the car. The bucket seat interior was black and the top white.
Options were few. Evidently, performance was the main thought behind the original purchase. The interior didn't even have a console, but it did have an eight-track tape player mounted on the floor.
The engine was out of the car. The big surprise was a matching-number block.
Samantha first bought the restored RA-IV Judge convertible, formerly of the Robson collection. Then she bought the Pepper Green unrestored Rare Find about a month later (February 2012). Now she owns two of the six RA-IV Judge convertibles built for the '70 model year with a four-speed transmission.
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It's early in the year, but mergers and acquisitions, or M&A, is already a hot topic in the beauty industry. Coty picked up OPI's U.K. distributor Lena White as one of its first moves of 2014, and very late in 2013, Valeant Pharmaceuticals acquired medical aesthetic device manufacturer Solta Medical, while L'Oréal took on men's care brand Nickel.
Some of the larger M&A deals from 2013 also are still continuing to sound reverberations throughout the industry. Carrie Mellage, vice president of consumer products for market researcher Kline & Company, notes that both Revlon's acquisition of The Colomer Group (a company it had owned in the past and which includes the American Crew and CND/Shellac brands) and L'Oréal's moves with Indian company Cheryl's Cosmeceuticals, Shiseido professional skin care brands Carita and Decléor, Chinese company Magic Holdings International, and Brazilian beauty retailer Emporio Body Store—in which the L'Oréal-owned The Body Shop acquired 51% of it with an option to expand that percentage to 80% by 2019—are some of the biggest deals in the beauty industry lately. "I would say there does seem to be a lot more happening now than there had been in the last few years," Mellage notes.
For 2014, Mellage expects to see more M&A movement overall, and, notably, moves in some distinct niches. "Some of the spaces where we're seeing a lot of activity are particularly in the professional beauty space—and in skin especially," she says of recent M&A. "We have Obagi being acquired by Valeant, SkinCeuticals acquired by L'Oréal several years ago now and, more recently, SkinMedica acquired by Allergan—so we have several of the top medical brands of skin care being acquired in the last few years."
Mellage continues, "[The professional skin care] segment is interesting to look at for a number of reasons. Its brands are often experiencing higher growth, especially the smaller, up-and-coming brands. A lot of times, they're growing in double digits, so it is an attractive growth opportunity [for potential acquirers]. And it's often where we're seeing innovations hit the market for the first time, so it could be attractive from an R&D standpoint as well."
There also is the increasing presence of beauty devices to contend with. "A lot more beauty device brands are being acquired, and I would expect some more activity to happen in the devices space," Mellage says. "It's similar to where we were 10 years ago with professional skin care. It's been two to three years now where we've been looking at the beauty devices market, and [when we first began tracking], basically none of the beauty device brands were owned by large CPG firms. When L'Oréal acquired Clarisonic, that kind of opened the floodgates to more acquisitions in that space. There are still a lot of possibilities there."
Additionally, Mellage notes that beauty companies and investors are looking at different global markets. "Certainly the emerging markets are the next frontier markets that many companies are looking to get a foothold in. But I wouldn't say its limited just to emerging markets," she says. "A lot of times, a company's sales may have stalled in their domestic markets or the more mature places where they participate, and so acquiring a smaller, up-and-coming brand would help accelerate some growth."
If your company is looking to make acquisitions, it's certainly an exciting time—technology and growing global markets offer a lot of new opportunities. But having a game plan before buying is always a good idea.
Mellage explains, "I think [companies looking to purchase beauty brands] really need to look beyond their own existing knowledge. A lot of times, even if they already participate in the industry, their knowledge might not be as broad or as unbiased as it needs to be to identify and assess the different opportunities. Also, there tends to be a lot of landmines buried in contracts, supply agreements, manufacturing processes and so forth, which can require significant due diligence to uncover. I was talking with our senior vice president Eric Vogelsberg, who heads our M&A practice at Kline, and he commented that a lot of acquirers are too reliant on their internal deal teams. They tend to overestimate what the synergies might be in order to successfully integrate and manage the brands once they own them."
According to Brian Robinson, president of TPR Holdings, which owns beauty brands such as Cargo Cosmetics, Zirh, FCUK fragrances and more, "We look for a few things when we evaluate brands for potential acquisition. Some of the key evaluations items are: a) Does the brand have historical proven sell-through?; b) Does the brand have an excessive amount of general and administrative expenses?; c) Does the brand have current distribution with any of our existing partners?; and d)Can we improve the overall operations as they currently exist?" These retail partnerships and logistical, business-backed elements are often key in new acquisitions. "Our brands do share customers—not only retailers but international distributors as well. This gives us some strength in bundling brands. In many cases, they also share component suppliers as well, so we can help with the supply chain and so on," Robinson says.
He also explains, "Brands with traditional distribution—perfumeries, department stores, big box/mass—are easiest to sell due to ease of transition to large multinational players. Anything with non-traditional distribution is going to be harder to convince someone to buy without the pipes already laid down and the experience in the category and/or channel."
For the small brands looking to sell to interested acquirers, having a positive public persona also is a great way to garner M&A interest. "Getting your name out there is important," notes Mellage. "Some of the small brands may only have $1–2 million in sales, but they have a great reputation and are out there. Get some good publicity; you can use a lot of PR and social media as relatively inexpensive ways to make that happen. And then have the sales behind it, to show a solid track record financially. Investors want to be looking for that—steady gain and potential opportunity."
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Gallery: De-stressing with Dogs at LAX
On a recent morning, Jackie, age 8, waited patiently in the security line of Terminal 6 at Los Angeles International Airport.
When it was his turn to walk through the metal detector, he did so quietly and without incident. And after he set off the alarm, he patiently allowed a Transportation Security Administration screener to pat him down. He hardly reacted.
Jackie is a dog. A Doberman to be specific.
He likes eating carrots, barking at squirrels and lounging in human laps.
He is also key to an ambitious plan to turn around an airport that historically receives some of the worst marks in passenger satisfaction surveys. (Travel + Leisure magazine called it America's second-worst airport in 2012.) Beginning today, LAX will unveil its "Pets Unstressing Passengers" program, or PUP, to use the acronym preferred by airport officials. The goal: To keep waiting passengers calm.
So far, about 30 handlers have signed up. They're all volunteers, and for two-hour shifts they'll walk from gate to gate, introducing passengers to their dogs. For now, there might only be two or three dogs at the airport at any one time. But eventually, airport officials would like to have one in each terminal at all times. And petting is encouraged.
Airport officials say this is the most intense doggy rollout ever attempted, noting that the only other facility with a similar de-stressing program - Mineta San Jose International Airport - has fewer than a dozen dogs.
Don't worry: The airport has cleared the program with its risk managers and with the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office. And each animal is certified by Therapy Dogs Inc., a national organization with more than 12,000 approved handler/dog teams.
No program can be perfect, but program coordinator Heidi Huebner said the dogs - and their owners - are well-trained and docile. And all should be able to last an entire shift without an accident, although the airport has four small patches of fake outdoor grass just in case. (They're called doggy relief stations.)
"The dogs know they're working," Huebner said. "The volunteers are very good about making sure they go potty before. If a dog has to go, the owner is going to take it outside. "
Led through the airport last week by owner Marwick Kane, Jackie appeared to be enjoying himself. During the trial run, he was patient - even when children tried to pull his tail. Dog and owner slowly walked through the Terminal 6 seating areas, engaging with passengers.
Kane motioned for a young girl to come close. Wearing a bright yellow top, a blue skirt and tiny brown shoes, the girl - 22-month-old Raewynn Wolf - hid behind her mother. She had been attacked by a pitbull as a baby, and she wanted no part of Jackie.
Kane was undeterred. He turned to Jackie. "Say hi," he told the dog. "Jack, sit. "
Then he turned to Raewynn. "This is Jackie. She's a sweetheart. "
Raewynn slowly moved toward the dog, and she began to pet Jackie. Afterward, her mom said the experienced helped calm her.
"She was happy to see a friendly dog," said her mom, Keri Wolf, 32, of Bakersfield. "When we got here, she was a little afraid because of all the people. "
Kane said the airport is a perfect outlet for Jackie, whom he rescued from a shelter. And he said he likes showing people that Dobermans - often portrayed in movies as aggressive - are actually friendly, intelligent dogs.
"He loves the attention," said Kane, 47. "That's why he's a therapy dog. He'll go home and he'll want more attention. "
Another dog, a shaggy field spaniel named CC, was a welcome sight for Laura Larson of West Hollywood. Larson had arrived at the airport just as her flight to Chicago was leaving. Her new flight was already delayed an hour.
"My life is, like, insane right now," she said. "But I love petting dogs. It brings down your blood pressure. It's so nice to pet a soft dog. "
Lisanne Villa, an airline customer service agent, said she's optimistic the dogs will make her job easier. This was a sunny morning, and most flights were leaving on time. But Villa said that even during regular operations, passengers were still on edge. "You'd be surprised," she said.
She watched, excitedly, as CC interacted with passengers bound for Cincinnati.
"It takes their mind off everyone's hustle and 'go, go, go' attitudes," Villa said. "I think it will give them a moment to pause and take a deep breath. "
Rick Pocrass, 72, the former chief executive of a chocolate company, said he agrees. He plans to bring CC - short for 'Chocolate Chip' - to LAX every Saturday morning.
The airport requires CC be on a leash at all times. That leash will just about always set off the metal detectors, but Pocrass said CC won't mind extra attention from security screeners.
"She was a show dog," Pocrass said. "The judges pattered her down all the time. She's not fazed by that. "


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Glorious, Moisturizing Color!It's rare that you'll find me without my "Tangee Color-Changing Lipstick" or another one of my favorite lip colors or stains, but I received Revlon's "Colorburst Lip Butters" with Total Beauty's gorgeous spring color set. The shades which I received are absolutely beautiful--"Sorbet" and "Pink Lemonade." I was afraid that "Sorbet" might be a little too lively and "Pink Lemonade" a tad too pale, ...read moreboth became glorious, totally wearable shades of rose on my lips. The coverage is very lightweight, and you do get a comforting burst of moisture along with color. I was surprised at how long this hue remained in place. What an absolute delight! Total Beauty chose the perfect shades; I'm going to choose some additional ones! — 4 years, 5 months agoGigiSD | 1102 reviews
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How can you not love these?I love these so much! It's really hard no to love this product from the moment you see it; I mean you fall in love just by looking at the packaging - too pretty!!! Okay, so I got these in: Pink Truffle (001), Peach Parfait (025) and Juicy Papaya (027). If I didn't have so many lip products already I would have gotten a few more of these but I truly have just too much stuff for my lips. And as...read more it is already, I know I'll never get to use all of it, but I really couldn't resist getting a couple of these, hearing such good things about them... The first thing I immediately noticed when I opened the tube was the scent... They smell like candy - very sweet, but not in an overpowering way... Once it goes on your lips - you forget about it... Yes, they are buttery, but not too butter to the point that they feel greasy on your lips... On your lips, they feel very smooth and creamy... They actually slightly remind of the "L'Oréal"'s "ColorRiche" lipsticks, but they are a bit more grainy than "L'Oréal". The staying power is not amazing, so you do have to reapply every once in a while, but they feel very moisturising and it's a pleasure to wear them. And I love the fact that I don't need a mirror to apply them, because even if I go a bit over the edges of my lips, it's hardly noticeable, since the pigmentation is not that strong. So I listed the shades in the exact order of my preference... I liked "Pink Truffle" the most - it was just a perfect shade for my ash blonde hair and pale complexion... "Peach Parfait" is a bit more corally/rosy and has sparkled in it - very fun colour, and is especially good for summer, but I'll still wear it in the winter though... And "Juicy Papaya" comes off bright coral on my lips. Loved this colour very much, but I find that in order to wear it well, my lips would have to be in a perfect condition, which is not the case right now that it's getting really cold outside... This colour intensifies every little imperfection and definitely isn't for chapped lips, but the colour is still beautiful and will be loved and used! ;) So if you can find the colour you like (and they come in about 20 colours or so), then don't hesitate and go for it. I would and do recommend this product. ;) — 3 years, 10 months agoNikatron | 150 reviews
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Lip Butterjust bought this today and I have to say I'm impressed with it. I purchased the Peach shade just because I like to look a little more nude/pinkish for summer and after walking around all day in 90 degree weather and drowning myself in bottled water I did not expect to come home and find it still looking the same as when I first applied! It's very balmy but not heavy which is great for summer and it has a nice frosted/shimmer look to it that is exactly what I was looking for. — 5 years, 3 months agoBon_Bon | 522 reviews
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Colors can be streaky...I wasn't quite sure how I felt about this even though I bought this a month ago. I decided to give it some time so I can debate what I rate it. At first I thought it might be like other lipsticks I have used and to be quite frankly honest, I can't tell a good lipstick from a bad lipstick. It's like you can never really go wrong with a lipstick unlike mascaras. I was so wrong! I love the texture of...read more this. It feels so smooth like butter hence the name of course. It has a thicker consistency than the L'oreal Caresse lipsticks; therefore, it is a little more long lasting. I love the color deposit. I have this in Fig Jam and even though the color looks extremely dark it was actually the right amount of color on my lips. It's not super shiny or too dull but just the right amount of sheen. I've had this on ever since 3 o'clock and right now it's 8. My lips are still surprisingly moisturized and the color is still there like a stain. Highly recommend........but it depends on what color you get. When I got this in the color Pink Lemonade, it was completely blotchy and applied very uneven on my lips and that's why I only gave 7 stars. — 2 years, 8 months agobeautypoet101 | 581 reviews
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Light, Creamy ShadesI have about five different shades of the Revlon Lip Butters and I have really enjoyed wearing them. They give a glossy finish and are not sticky in the slightest. These are more pigmented than a balm, but less so than a traditional lipstick. The color selection of the range is excellent and each color I have tried, I have really liked. These are just so easy to wear and many shades you could ...read moresafely apply without a mirror. I would recommend to exfoliate your lips before applying these because they can amplify the appearance of cracked lips. I don't find that these actually help moisturize my lips, but they are definitely not drying like many lipsticks. — 4 years, 12 months agoHeathRene | 285 reviews
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Artist's BiographySarah Burk Dye teaches music and humanities courses at Martin University in Indianapolis, and performs with the Indiana Wind Symphony. Dr. Dye previously taught clarinet and music history at Indiana State University, and was a member of the ISU Faculty Woodwind Quintet. She also has performed with the Terre Haute Symphony, Illinois Symphony, and performed the Copland Concerto with the University of Illinois Symphony Orchestra.
Dr. Dye completed her D.M.A. degree in Clarinet Performance and a Minor in Musicology, graduating from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Her doctoral thesis and project recital focused on chamber music by Jewish composers persecuted by the Nazis. Dye holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, where she was named the 1996 Student of the Year, and a Master of Music degree from the University of Michigan. Primary teachers include David Harris, Fred Ormand, Ron de Kant, and James Jeffryes. Summer festival experiences include Eastern Music Festival (as a student in 1995 and counselor in 2005) and the Rome Festival. Dye has taught through the Cincinnati School for the Performing Arts and the Ann Arbor School for the Performing Arts. At the Ann Arbor School, Dr. Dye created the clarinet ensemble program and served as a chamber music coach for the schools Summer Chamber Music Camp.
In addition to her classical focus and academic teaching, Dr. Dye is also an active klezmer musician and is a founding member of the Cincinnati Klezmer Project. As a klezmorim, she has performed with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, the Huntington (WV) Pops Orchestra, and has been heard on NPR.


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by Jennie Zeitler, Staff Writer
The agriculture classes at Upsala High School have been the first in the state to utilize recordkeeping technology to track activities and achievements.
Gretchen Schleper, ag teacher and FFA adviser, updated the School Board on ag activities, highlighting agricultural experience tracking (AET), agricultural education online recordkeeping system.
"It's really comprehensive," Schleper said. "It keeps records related to projects, work experience, classwork, finances, job recommendations, scholarship applications and community service."
Upsala classes piloted the program with nine students as an online class during the 2011-2012 school year, along with a couple other Minnesota schools.
"It was useable and the kids really liked it," said Schleper.
Schleper was asked to send a student to a meeting of the Minnesota Agricultural Leadership Council in St. Cloud, requesting that startup funds be provided for every ag program in the state, approximately $3 to 4 per student.
Audrey Schleper went before the Council and the result was a grant for $16,000 for the entire state.
Following a vote by Upsala's FFA chapter, every ag student is an affiliate member of FFA. With an average 30-35 members most years, this brings the total membership to 119.
"It was like pulling teeth to get students to keep records before this," Schleper said. "This is student-led and it increases their motivation. I can check anyone's records any time and message them."
There is a smart phone application which a number of students have downloaded, which allows them to immediately enter information without having to pull out a notebook.
During the 2012-2013 school year, AET was used by any ag class members who chose to use it, but Schleper intends to bring the rest of the students on board next year.
"It's awesome. We're still exploring all the features," Schleper said.
Other business to come before the Upsala School Board May 22 included:
• Learning from Dean of Students Vern Capelle that the high school special education department is looking into operating a coffee shop/school store from 8 a.m. to 8:25 a.m. every day. "It should be self-sustaining," Capelle said. "The main reason is for transitioning students to develop more skills;"
• Hearing that one printer and one projector are not working due to a recent power outage. An insurance claim has been filed;
• Approving the rehiring of Byron Westrich, with tenure;
• Approving the hiring of Amber Kalthoff as Title I instructor;
• Accepting the resignation of Ann Marschel;
• Approving a resolution accepting the services contract for fleet maintenance with Upsala Motors. Board Chair Dean Peterson submitted a conflict of interest statement and abstained from voting;
• Approving a donation of $100 per month from Lange Oil;
• Approving a quote from Pearson for the grades 5 – 10 math curriculum for $18,280.60, which included $3,500 for professional development; and
• Approving a rental agreement between the District and Mid-State Education District's Success program from severely handicapped students who cannot be accomodated in a regular classroom setting. The fee for two classrooms and a rest room is $6 per square foot, which is projected to be $11,064 for the coming school year.
The next meeting of the Upsala School Board will be Wednesday, June 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the high school media center.


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Well said. Especially the last one.Originally Posted by Redsland
Well said. Especially the last one.Originally Posted by Redsland
"It's easier to give up. I'm not a very vocal player. I lead by example. I take the attitude that I've got to go out and do it. Because of who I am, I've got to give everything I've got to come back."
-Ken Griffey Jr.
What?! I don't remember it that way at all.Originally Posted by TeamDunn
EDIT: Well, I reread the thread, and I can see your point.
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Makes all the routine posts.
It's a very "endearing" joke. Someone posted a thread about how "Thug Life" should be sent back down a day or two after Lopez joined th ballclub. No mention was made of Felipe, but it was quite obvious by the timing and the context that FL was "thug Life " in that rather disparaging post.Originally Posted by reds1990
However, some clever soul decided to capitalize on the vagueness of the post and assume humorously that the original poster was referring to Timmy Hummel, who I believe we can all agree is the antithesis of anyone who might be nicknamed "Thug Life". The overabundance of humor in the reference has spawned a continuance of references to this intentional misnomer for Mr. Hummel, thus generating a fan club and, apparently, some subsequent confusion. It is no disrespect to Mr Hummel at all.
"I'm virtually free to do whatever I want, but I try to remember so is everybody else..." - Todd Snider
And it's funny, not tasteless. I'd love to see a few Timmy "thug life" posters in the crowds. :MandJ:
"There was like a softness to it, a glow to it. I felt... I felt warm."
-- Joseph Daniel Votto 7/10/2017
What I gathered from that thread, Chip, is that others were defensive of Hummel of being called a Thug. In the end, there really was no explanation why Hummel is being labeled as such, when you look at how many tatoos Graves has.
I'm a lover of nicknames and irony, so when he smacked that homerun last night, I was thinking about this nickname and had a little private chuckle. I also thought about it when Welsh was talking about him "slapping" the tag on Soriano and how that can wear one out. Thug Life must have done his thang, cuz he got a huge jump shortly thereafter, and only we Zoners know the real reason why
you can just bet thug life's ride is pimped out. but for a man with a posse that larger, you know his ride has to be large too.
"There was like a softness to it, a glow to it. I felt... I felt warm."
-- Joseph Daniel Votto 7/10/2017
Dude, listen to your wife. It's a fun nickname. Nothing more.Originally Posted by reds1990
Hey why make fun of him with "imaginary traits"?
We could call him, Skinny, Pasty, Mr. Washed Out, Tim E6 Hummel, or any other numerous derogatory nicknames.
Like Ears or Whiffey.
It's all in fun, it's not like he's taking the field and being called Schnozz by the radio guys and the newspaper.
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I find it racist, but hey, what can I say?Originally Posted by traderumor
How is Thug Life racist? Anyone can be a thug. Hummel is our little hoodlum.
I'm taking one July 18th!Originally Posted by TRF
Hide your power alleys; Hide your wife
It's pretty clear that the "thug" concept, now that the entertainment industry has packaged and sold it to us through different and sundry channels, is no longer something that is restricted to those of a particular economic class or ethnic background.
It's America. It's what we do.
I find it funny.
This thread started very tongue in cheek, and with the exception of a few posts, has remained that way. Especially considering that it started as a way to defuse the racist overtones of what another redszone poster was calling Felipe Lopez. I see it as a term of endearment towards Hummel.
Think about this - if the joke hadn't started, we wouldn't be saying a word about Hummel. Are we talking about Valentin? Or Jermaine Clark with a 50+ post thread?
No, we're talking about a backup utility player.
I think its harmless, and all in good fun.
I find it also a little bit of the pot calling the kettle black to criticize in one thread a few people joking about a player while in another make sexual overtones. I don't have a problem with a few people making jokes about Dunn, I find it funny.
Just ironic now, that's all.
But that's just my opinion.
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They're sneezing, sniffing and spluttering – but do they have yet another cold or could it be hayfever?
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