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What Causes a Sore Throat?
A sore throat makes it hard to swallow and eat. It is typically caused by inflammation due to a cold or other virus. Other causes can be environmental factors such as allergies to mold or pollen, dry air or cigarette smoke.
A sore throat is often the first sign of a cold and may go away after a few days. If it doesn't subside within a week, you should seek treatment, especially if other conditions like a fever, rash or swollen glands develop.
What is the Difference between a Sore Throat & Strep Throat?
Unlike a cold, which is caused by a virus, strep throat is caused by Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria. If left untreated, a streptococcal infection can result in serious complications. Antibodies from the body's immune response to untreated infections can mistakenly attack joints, skin and the heart, and lead to congestive heart failure. This complication is now much less common in the U.S. due to the widespread use of antibiotics, though outbreaks of strep throat do still occur. Strep throat is a contagious disease and treatment should be sought if you think you may have this respiratory condition.
To determine the cause of a sore throat, an examination with a lighted instrument is performed to look for signs such as inflammation or white patches. If there are white patches, it may indicate that you have strep throat. A swab at the back of your throat and Rapid Antigen Test for the S. pyogenes bacteria can identify whether it is strep. If it is still not clear, there are additional tests to determine whether you have a viral or bacterial infection.
The treatment for a sore throat depends on the cause. For viral infection, you may be advised to let the virus run its course. During that time, medications such as decongestants and pain relievers can ease your symptoms. For strep throat, a course of antibiotics may be prescribed. Whatever the cause of your sore throat, RediClinic will get you on the path to better health.
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With the discovery of the first planet orbiting a normal star more than twenty years ago, and thousands of detected exoplanets since then, astronomy is firmly in the age of the exoplanet. The ultimate goal is to answer the question "Are we alone?", with evidence of an inhabited world. Making headway in this topic for life outside our solar system requires probing a number of unknowns regarding the star planet ecosystem — what kinds of stars make the best habitable planet hosts? How might the evolutionary path of a planet around another star differ based on the properties and history of the star? I will motivate the need to have a better understanding of the stars themselves and how they create the conditions conducive for life around them. I will discuss extreme magnetic reconnection events on stars, why they are of interest to many areas of astronomy (not just stellar and planetary), and recent constraints on the space weather environment around nearby stars. I will end with prospects for learning more on these topics in the next decade.
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How to get Grammy Awards ticket?
Tickets for this kind of event is not always easy to come by. If it is available for everybody who wants to become part of it, then it may not be easy for the very important personalities and celebrities to make it to that occasion, even though the occasion is meant for them. If you want to watch that event live in Los Angeles, then you have to work hard to get the tickets.Grammy Awards 2020 Live Stream
You have to search seriously for the ticket. To get that ticket, you can approach the organizers of the award. They may have outlets and links which they can give you to secure that ticket.
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There were two major ways fans watched that event. The first was the official broadcast station which is the CBS. The other is to watch it on grammy.com. Many fans became part of all the actions that took place including the red carpet events. It involved a lot of festivities. There were various categories and winners were chosen in all the eighty-four categories. The award for 2019 was hosted by the Alicia Key who has won several awards in the past. The award was very innovative and it is expected that the future would even be better than what was recorded in the past.


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Police in Baltimore are searching for a gunman who opened fire on a crowd gathered on a city street for cookouts Sunday afternoon on the city's west side, leaving one dead and seven others wounded, according to news reports.
The cookouts were near a Baptist church but was not connected to the church, according to WJZ-TV.
It happened around 5 p.m. Sunday, according to Baltimore police spokeswoman Chakia Fennoy, who confirmed to The Associated Press that one person was killed and seven others injured by gunfire.
A man approached the crowd on foot and opened fire, WJZ reported. Police believe it was a "targeted shooting" and that another person may have returned fire.
Fennoy was unable to confirm the conditions of the seven victims or a motive in the shooting.
Baltimore's acting Mayor Jack Young is asking for the public's help in finding the gunman.
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Joe Sullivan of Las Vegas and St. Lawrence University vs Mass-Lowell in the Catamount Cup, Burlington, Vermont
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Brendan Harris of Las Vegas and Bemidji State vs Alabama Huntsville at Sanford Center, Bemidji, Minnesota
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Joey Raats of Las Vegas and Arizona State vs Lake Superior, Three Rivers Classic, Pittsburgh
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Yale vs Mike McNicholas of Las Vegas and #16-ranked New Hampshire at Thompson Arena, Hanover, N.H.
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Chris Francis of Las Vegas and Quad City Mallards vs Fort Wayne Komets at TaxSlayer Arena, Moline, Illinois
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Steve Avalone, Anthony Rodriguez, Isaac Gomez of Las Vegas and AAA Arizona Bobcats 18u vs Central Ontario Wolves, Canada, at Las Vegas Ice Center – South Rink
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2017 Toyota Land Cruiser for Sale in Tacoma
2017 Toyota Land Cruiser for Sale in Tacoma
The 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser for Sale in Tacoma at Toyota of Tacoma is a timeless icon. It boasts a legacy of outstanding durability and unmatched off-road capability that dates back over half a century. If longevity is high up on your list of must-haves for a large SUV, you cannot go wrong with the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser. This SUV is one of the most luxurious large SUVs in its segment.
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You are sure to be blown away by the refinement of the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser for Sale in Tacoma. Its plush cabin is decked with choice, soft-touch Black or Terra leather upholstery that has been expertly fitted and finished with fine stitching. This SUVs cabin boasts well-placed metallic accents and polished wood trim on the center console, doors, and dash.
This SUV offers the comfort of multi-stage heated and ventilated front seats. This means that you are assured of superior seating comfort both when it is very hot and when gets really cold. These seats can be adjusted electronically in up to ten different ways and there is a power lumbar function for the driver for optimal relief from fatigue while driving.
The 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser boasts a standard state-of-the-art four-zone automatic temperature control system that simultaneously offers four different temperature zones for the driver, front passenger, and two rear-seated passengers. Thanks to this system's separate second-row control panel, the rear-seated passengers can adjust their own temperature environments.
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It features a four-link rear suspension with a stabilizer bar, comfort-tuned coil springs, and a semi-floating axle. This rear suspension delivers super-smooth, cushioned rides regardless of the terrain that you choose to drive on. When it comes to capability, the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser for Sale in Tacoma is in a league of its own.
Driving this SUV is a 5.7L V8 engine that is rated at 381hp and 401 lb-ft of torque. Thanks to this potent engine, the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser is capable of towing up to 8,100 pounds. This SUV features a standard full-time 4WD system with active traction control. This system delivers power to all the wheels through a Torsen® limited-slip center differential that can be locked to cause the wheels on either axle to move at the same speed. This SUV features an advanced kinetic dynamic suspension system that helps to improve traction on rugged terrain by adjusting the suspension system and disconnecting the sway bar for better wheel articulation.
There is a lot more that the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser can do. You can get a more comprehensive breakdown of its features at Toyota of Tacoma. We at Toyota of Tacoma can organize a test drive for you in this SUV. We are located at 7815 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409.
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Love for Yahweh - first and Supreme
The Statutes which relate to the first five commandments, helping us to understand how to live in whole-hearted love for Yahweh, are shown in the table below:
Today, we will look at the second set of Statutes under the first Commandment, "Thou shalt have no other gods before Me," (Exodus 20:1-3). The second set of Statutes, under the first Commandment, are about worshiping Yahweh exclusively, as a demonstration of our love. Let us take a look at the Statutes which directly specify that we worship Yahweh and see what this worship involves.
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Now these are the Commandments, the Statutes, and the Judgments, which Yahweh your God commanded to teach you, that ye might do them in the land whither ye go to possess it. That thou mightest fear Yahweh thy God, to keep all His Statutes and His Commandments, which I command thee, thou, and thy son, and thy son's son, all the days of thy life; and that thy days may be prolonged."In Deuteronomy 6:1-2, we find a surprising and little-known part of worship. It says to "fear" Yahweh. Did you know that fear is at the heart of worship? We worship what we fear. 365 times, in the Bible, we are counselled not to fear anything or anyone - other than God Himself. That's one command not to fear for every day of the year!
What does fear have to do with worship? Think about it! When we are fearful about a circumstance in our lives, we have unconsciously determined that the circumstance or situation is somehow out of God's control. In other words, He's not strong enough... big enough... mighty enough... loving enough... to take care of it. And since worship for God is the reverent awareness that He is the Almighty - the Supreme Being - fearing anything other than Him is idolatrous false worship!
By Hebrew definition, the word "fear", in Deuteronomy 6:2, involves "reverence" for Yahweh and a holy "awe". It is the cognizant awareness of Who He is. He is the one and only God! And the more we realize this, the more we will come to "fear" Him and no other. Thus, "other gods" - even unconsciously held ones - will be toppled from our hearts.
The next Statue on worship of Yahweh, helping us to keep from having "other gods" is Deuteronomy 6:25. Here we see that obedience to Yahweh's Will, expressed in that which He has commanded is counted to us for "righteousness".
Let's not misunderstand. None of us is righteous on our own merits (Romans 3:10). But having been forgiven and cleansed in the precious Blood of Yahshua for our past rebellion, we are now called to be children of obedience, by His Grace. As we do, we are living set-apart in His holiness.
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"And it shall be our righteousness, if we observe to do all these commandments before Yahweh our God, as he hath commanded us."
Perhaps you are wondering how "righteousness" and obedience directly correlate to worship...
Remember the story of king Saul? Saul had conquered a pagan nation, as instructed by God. But, against God's Instruction, Saul had kept some of the best animals from the sacked city. When the prophet Samuel confronted Saul with this disobedience, Saul justified his actions by saying that he'd kept the best of the animals in order to worship God with them (they were for sacrifices, which were part of worship). But Samuel made it very plain that worship without obedience isn't worship. He said, "to obey (do the Will of God) is better than to sacrifice (all the religious activities of worship)," (1 Samuel 15:22).
We are further instructed to worship Yahweh in the beauty of holiness. Obedience and holiness (righteousness) are essential to true worship.
This Week's Torah Studies: (Statutes 101-120)
The Torah studies are provided in two formats for your convenience. The first option (below) is the blank worksheets for this week, which will allow you to print out the worksheets and hand-write the studies yourself. If you have less time, you may wish to read/print my completed Statute studies. The completed worksheets are the second option (below):
This week we will be studying Statutes 101-120, which are summarized below. Happy studying!
Statute 101-102 Summary:
Because only holy people can keep the Sabbath holy, Yahweh wants His Children to make double sure of their Cleansing on the Sabbath. For this reason, (101) twice the Lambs were to be sacrificed on the Sabbath (representing Yahshua's Sacrifice for our sins). (102) Following the double Lamb sacrifice, Yahweh's people are to offer double the meat (flour) and drink offerings (representing our acceptable living sacrifice–Romans 12:1–which is our thanks for Yahshua's Sacrifice).
Numbers 28:9-10 "And on the Sabbath day two lambs of the first year without spot, and two tenth deals of flour for a meat offering, mingled with oil, and the drink offering thereof: This is the burnt offering of every Sabbath, beside the continual burnt offering, and his drink offering."
Numbers 28:9-10 "And on the Sabbath day two lambs of the first year without spot, and two tenth deals of flour for a meat offering, mingled with oil, and the drink offering thereof: This is the burnt offering of every Sabbath, beside the continual burnt offering, and his drink offering."
Statute 103-106 Summary:
Yahweh commands His Children to keep the New Moon by offering specific sacrifices. These sacrifices each point to specific aspects of Yahshua's Atoning Gift. The point in commanding us to keep the New Moons with such offerings is that Yahweh wants us to specifically claim the Gift of Yahshua over our homes, family and lives in these specific roles.
We no longer literally offer these animals, because they all pointed to Yahshua's Death. But we can spiritually claim the Sacrifice of Yahshua in these Roles:
(#103) We are to keep the New Moon by claiming and acknowledging Yahshua's Blood as the most expensive Gift Heaven (bullock) had to offer. As we think of the high cost of our sins, sin become less attractive in our eyes.
(#104) We are to keep the New Moon by claiming and acknowledging Yahshua's Role as our Leader and Protector (Ram). As we think of the Saviour's Role as our Leader, we study His Example and choose to follow Him more closely.
(#105) We are to keep the New Moon by claiming and acknowledging Yahshua's Blood as the Innocent and Pure One (lamb). As we think of this, we are able to claim Yahshua's Atonement for our sins and be made pure and innocent through Him.
(#106) We are to keep the New Moon by claiming and acknowledging Yahshua's Sacrifice as our Substitute. The devil is compared to a goat, this is why a scapegoat was used to symbolize him. Yahshua had to die for the devil's traits in us. As we think of this, we are able to repent for having "seeds" of darkness in our souls and be made clean of it. As with the daily and Sabbath offerings, we are to not only claim Yahshua's Sacrifice, we are also to be the living oblation, returning our gratitude for the tremendous Gift of Salvation through living fully and being willing to die for Yahweh (emblemized in the meal and drink offerings). These offerings are acceptable in Yahweh's Sight – demonstrated by fire. He sends fire (Pentecost) to consume acceptable sacrifices.
Numbers 28:11-15 "And in the beginnings of your months ye shall offer a burnt offering unto Yahweh; two young bullocks, and one ram, seven lambs of the first year without spot; And three tenth deals of flour for a meat offering, mingled with oil, for one bullock; and two tenth deals of flour for a meat offering, mingled with oil, for one ram; And a several tenth deal of flour mingled with oil for a meat offering unto one lamb; for a burnt offering of a sweet savour, a sacrifice made by fire unto Yahweh. And their drink offerings shall be half an hin of wine unto a bullock, and the third part of an hin unto a ram, and a fourth part of an hin unto a lamb: this is the burnt offering of every month throughout the months of the year. And one kid of the goats for a sin offering unto Yahweh shall be offered, beside the continual burnt offering, and his drink offering."
Statute 107-109 Summary:
(#107) Yahweh commands us the keep the New Moons. (#108) We are to especially pay attention to (or regard) the New Moon of the month Abib, for this is the first New Moon of the New Biblical Year. We are to calculate timing on Yahweh's Calendar by the New Moons. (#109) Passover is kept in the first month (New Moon cycle) of the Biblical Year.
Deuteronomy 16:1 "Observe the month of Abib, and keep the Passover unto the LORD thy God: for in the month of Abib Yahweh thy God brought thee forth out of Egypt by night."
Exodus 12:2 "This month shall be unto you the beginning of months: it shall be the first month of the year to you."
Statute 110-111 Summary:
(#110) Yahweh's people are to work for six days. (#111) But on the Seventh Day, we and all our households are to rest from our daily work and keep the Sabbath.
Exodus 23:12 "Six days thou shalt do thy work, and on the seventh day thou shalt rest: that thine ox and thine ass may rest, and the son of thy handmaid, and the stranger, may be refreshed."
Statute 112 Summary:
(#112) On Friday, the preparation for the Sabbath is to be completed. Cooking for the Sabbath meals is to be done on Friday. No cooking, baking or boiling is to be done on the Seventh-day Sabbath.
Exodus 16:23 "And he said unto them, This is that which the LORD hath said, To morrow is the rest of the holy Sabbath unto Yahweh: bake that which ye will bake to day, and seethe that ye will seethe; and that which remaineth over lay up for you to be kept until the morning."
Statute 113-114 Summary:
(#113) Yahweh's people are never to marry non-Torah-keeping, false-god-worshippers. (#114) Yahweh's people are not to allow their children to inter-marry with the heathen (those who don't follow Torah).
Deuteronomy 7:3 "Neither shalt thou make marriages with them; thy daughter thou shalt not give unto his son, nor his daughter shalt thou take unto thy son."
Statute 115 Summary:
When someone attempts to curse Yahweh's people, it is a serious offense before Yahweh! Even though Balaam was unable to curse Israel, the fact that the Moabites hired him to do it was sufficient reason for Yahweh to bar them from Life. People from groups which try to curse Yahweh's Children cannot fellowship with Yahweh's people or partake of Abraham's blessings for ten generations. However, Ruth was a Moabite, and because she repented and chose Yahweh as her El, she was not only allowed in the fellowship of the Saved, she was also in the lineage of Christ! As it says in Exodus 20:6, Yahweh is merciful to those who love and obey Him.
Deuteronomy 23:3-4 "An Ammonite or Moabite shall not enter into the congregation of Yahweh; even to their tenth generation shall they not enter into the congregation of Yahweh for ever: Because they met you not with bread and with water in the way, when ye came forth out of Egypt; and because they hired against thee Balaam the son of Beor of Pethor of Mesopotamia, to curse thee.
Statute 116-117 Summary:
(#116) Spiritual Israel are not to loathe people who, like the Edomites, are not antagonistic against Yahweh's people and have an affinity for Yahweh and the Truth. (#117) Spiritual Israel are also not to loathe people who, like the Egyptians, are not antagonistic against Yahweh's people or Truth, yet are caught in the spiritual bondage of Egypt. We are to be understanding and gentle with such folk, because we ourselves were once caught in the spiritual bondage of Egypt.
Deuteronomy 23:7 "Thou shalt not abhor an Edomite; for he is thy brother: thou shalt not abhor an Egyptian; because thou wast a stranger in his land."
Statutes 118 Summary:
When the Children of Israel tried to conquer Canaan, they were afraid of the giant and formidable people who blocked their way. Before final Spiritual Israel can possess ultimate Canaan, we too will face "giants" in ungodly earthly powers. But, (#118) Yahweh instructs us NOT to be afraid. We are to remember that Yahweh is with us. He is greater than any foe!
Statutes 119-120 Summary:
(#119) Yahweh's people are never to bring contempt upon Yahweh's Name, nor trifle with or make light of it nor curse it in any way. (#120) Also Yahweh's people are never to make light of, bring into contempt, bitterly curse, despise or declare to be evil the leadership of the flock.
Exodus 22:28 "Thou shalt not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of thy people."


text: ARTICLE: Fear of surveillance causes journalists to change their ways The threat of governmental surveillance, or the "Big Brother feeling", causes journalists to change their behaviour both in their work life and in private. Stephenson Waters, of University of Florida, interviewed seven American journalists, who are specialized in reporting on national security issues. None of Waters' interviewees had any evidence of personally being monitored, but … Continued Tags: journalistic profession, surveillance, United StatesPublished: 11 Sep 2017 ARTICLE: Australian journalists are not equipped to resist surveillance Australian journalists "lack understanding" of the risks posed to them and their sources by state-sanctioned surveillance, Benedetta Brevini, of University of Sydney, writes. The author reviews the trend in Australian surveillance policy post-9/11 and supplements the analysis with the interviews of 10 journalists. Recently imposed laws can have a significant chilling effect on journalism seeking … Continued Tags: Australia, journalistic practice, surveillancePublished: 3 Apr 2017 REPORT: Source protection in the UK must be strengthened New legal and technical developments have made British journalists more vulnerable to spying by the state, a recent report states. It is based on a meeting of 25 "investigative journalists, representatives from relevant NGOs and media organisations, media lawyers and specialist researchers". The report was prepared by the Information Law & Policy Centre, affiliated with … Continued Tags: journalistic profession, sources, surveillance, United KingdomPublished: 8 Mar 2017 PAPER: Can journalists protect their sources anymore? Is source protection dead, asks a new paper by Carl Fridh Kleberg who spent a month at LSE as the Polis Journalistfonden Fellow. Kleberg studied the potential threat to the privacy of journalists' communication and data, surfaced after the revelations of mass surveillance by Edward Snowden. If nobody's data is safe, can journalists claim they can protect their … Continued Tags: sources, surveillancePublished: 26 May 2015 Our site uses cookies to monitor the traffic to the website. Read more from our privacy policy.I agree.


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Shocking Photos Show Terrible Pollution In India's Rivers
On Wednesday, the world's Hindus celebrated Chhath Puja, a sacred festival praising the sun god and giving thanks for sustained life on Earth. The event is especially massive in India, where 80.5% of the population believes in Hinduism.
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Part of the celebration involves festival-goers visiting India's rivers, which are held as sacred to Hindus, to bathe and procure holy water. While this has been done for thousands of years, in recent times, India's rivers, such as the large Yamuna (seen above), have become perilous.With India's population growing at a rapid pace, along with other factors like with a lack of sewage treatment and education about waste, the country has some of the most polluted rivers and bodies of water in the world. Bathing and drinking the water is a serious risk.Advertisement
The Yamuna River is considered one of the most polluted rivers in the world, especially near the population-dense city of New Delhi, which generates 1,900 million liters of sewage per day.
It is this sewage and other industrial contaminates that create the foam on the river's surface. The river has been deemed "dead," meaning there is no longer enough oxygen in its waters to sustain fish.Advertisement
Only recently have efforts begun to educate the populace about water pollution and sewage treatment. Enforcement of environmental laws have been weak as well.
While efforts have been made to clean up the rivers, little headway has been made in this herculean task.Advertisement
Elsewhere in India, water quality is not much better. The Mahananda River, a long-time dumping area for sewage via open drains, is so polluted that a brand new form of antibiotic-resistant bacterium has been discovered in its waters, named "Siliguri" for a north Bengal city the river passes through.
The Ganges, one of India's largest rivers and one of the most important rivers in the world, is no stranger to pollution either. Forty percent of India gets its water from the Ganges, yet due to the rapid population and industrial growth on its banks, it's become one of the most polluted bodies of water on Earth.Advertisement
It is especially contaminated after the Kumbh Mela, a Hindu religious festival which includes a sacred pilgrimage to the river. Tests showed that biochemical oxygen demand (a measure of organic pollution) was double the acceptable level set by scientists after the event.
Human waste, animal corpses, cremation ash, and trash litter the river. Only a third of the 660 million gallons of sewage produced by cities along the river is treated, reports the Telegraph.Advertisement
India's Sabarmati River was named the third most polluted river in the world in 2010 by the Central Pollution Control Board. Fecal coliform, which generally comes from human and animal waste, can be found in high volumes in the river.
Recent studies showed that biochemical oxygen demand levels in the Sabarmati registered 13 times higher than desirable levels.Advertisement
But it's the the 40-mile-long Cooum River (also known as the Koovam or Kuvam) that has the dubious honor of being named India's most polluted river. Due to a sandbar near the mouth of the river, the water can become blocked and begins to stagnate. Combined with sewage, heavy metals, and pesticides, the standing water becomes a fetid cesspool.
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Archive for December, 2010
Toys, Toys and More Toys!
The Canton team also got into the holiday spirit by collecting on behalf of the Toys for Tots drive. Nearly 200 gifts were collected over a two week period in a campaign spearheaded by Melissa Cibelli, Gerry Beaney and Whitney Brockman. Way to Give, Canton!
The Toys Are Piling High In Denver!
From what we're hearing, the holidays have brought out the best in OneBeacon's employees. We have received updates from several offices describing local generosity targeting those in need. Keep an eye out for new blog posts over the next few days, and if you have a holiday-giving story to share, please let us know. Denver: Our friends in the Mile-High […]
Make a Child's Wish Come True
That's what Randy Werner, from the A&H team, works hard to make happen. Randy has just wrapped up his third year serving on the Make a Wish of Northeast Ohio Regional Board (and second year as Board Chairman!). This group funds over 100 grants annually to help local children suffering from life-threatening illnesses savor one […]
Holiday Giving
In recent years, the OneBeacon Charitable Trust has made donations to various food banks and other nonprofits during the holiday season on behalf of all of you. This year, a total of $5ok is being distributed to 18 nonprofits across the country. Here is the complete list and the location it represents: Atlanta Cavalry Children's […]
AutoOne Helps Its Neighbors All Year Long
We received a nice note from our colleagues at AutoOne describing how the Trust supports their team's community giving efforts. Thanks to Stephanie Cruz for submitting this post! "The OneBeacon Charitable Trust has continually supported the nonprofit organizations the AutoOne business unit has raised funds for. Each of our team donations was matched this year, […]
Wondering how we process requests?
Just in case you're wondering how we consider the many requests we see from employees and agents/brokers — the Trust Committee meets biweekly to consider all requests over $500. All sponsorship requests go to our Tax department for review first and then we discuss them in our next meeting. We meet on Thursdays; our next session scheduled for December 9. […]


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Diary of a SxSW n00b: Day 1 (Slate, Mint and Apps)
Today was my first day ever in the wonderful world of SxSW. OK, to be completely honest, it's actually day two. I started this blog post around 2 AM with the best intentions of finishing it, but after too many bar stops and too many drinks I ended up passing out instead. I think that means I'm officially at Southby now.
I had done my homework before I arrived and read some guides like the First-Timers Guide to SXSW and SXSW 2011: A Beginner's Survival Guide, so I had an idea of what to expect. Everyone kept saying how easy it is to get overwhelmed and to just kick back and go with the flow. Luckily I've been to major conferences before (PDC) so the experience of wanting to see far more than I can cram into a day was nothing new. Southby, of course, is just on a whole new level.
The first thing I did after arriving was pick up my badge. Damn I wish I'd bought up to Film – there are so many awesome shorts and movies I'm missing out on. Will definitely spend the extra $200 or whatever it is next year to be able to participate in those things. Then I headed over to the Volt Recharge Lounge to give away a Kinect. My question on Twitter was "In Objective-C they're called Blocks. What are they called in C# or Java". The first person to arrive was Barrett Cook. He admitted he's a web developer and hadn't done much mobile so he didn't know the answer. Honest man! I gave him a few minutes to look it up and he got it right. (Well, mostly right. He said "Lambdas" which are a way of doing anonymous methods in C# and anonymous methods was what I was looking for). Congratulations Barrett! Now ask more people to follow me would ya? ('cuz you can only win once. :))
While I was at the lounge I also met Jeremy Fisher. I was bitching about how I left my business cards in the hotel and he introduced me to Hashable. Thanks Jeremy, it's incredibly useful. Now I need to reach out to Hashable and see if we can help them port to WP7. If anyone knows a contact for me at Hashable please let me know.
After the lounge the next thing I did – believe it or not – was booth duty. Horrible, I know. I didn't even get to a session before having to don the drab Microsoft shirt and do demos. It wasn't all bad though, I got to toy around with the new Asus slates. They're damn powerful devices. 1.3 Ghz i5 procs, 4GB RAM, 64 GB solid state drives. Very impressive. My two major complaints: Battery life (3 hours) and UI shell. Of course these are just the first devices in this form factor and you've probably heard Win8 will support ARM and System on Chip. That will definitely help with battery life. As for the UI, I'm sure our partners will innovate there quickly and for Windows 8? Well, let's just say the first rule about Windows 8 is we don't talk about Windows 8. (Though if I was really interested in learning more I might pay close attention to things like MIX and PDC…)
After booth duty I finally managed to get to a session. It was App, Shmapp, Tell Me What Works Across Platforms! I thought it was going to be a talk about libraries and toolkits that make writing applications across devices easier (which I'm still incredibly interested in, so if you have anything you'd like to share please do). Instead, Aaron Forth from Intuit / Mint talked about how his company took a web-only solution and brought it to mobile devices. It was an interesting talk and it was cool hearing how they originally struggled with driving users back to the website (for ad revenue) and the criteria they use for prioritizing their mobile platforms.
(Device Adoption) (Apps direct to Consumers) (SDK and Support) (Low Fragmentation)
Device adoption shouldn't be a surprise to anyone. Apple had this nailed when Mint started their port in 2008.
Apps direct to consumers was more of a stab at the mobile carriers who were each trying to create their own marketplace at the time. Mint didn't want to have to make deals with each individual carrier and the Apple store got around that (at least in the markets that carried the device). Of course this is less of an issue today with both Android and Windows Phone also offering carrier-agnostic marketplaces.
I found the portion of the talk on SDK and support to be the most interesting. Aaron said that a lot of people find Objective-C and Cocoa to be restrictive but he and his team thought it was freeing in the sense that Apple provided very specific guidance and tooling to create an app that worked well and operated well on their device. He didn't mention any specifics, but after attending iPhone training I can certainly see some of the benefits of having well-defined navigation paradigms and possibly even defining navigation metadata on views (or view controllers). WP7 already offers very well-defined patterns for things like the Panorama and Pivot, but I'll have to think more about what might be done on WP7 regarding navigation.
Low fragmentation is incredibly important when it comes to mobile development and I'm surprised people don't talk more about this elephant in the room. Of course there's virtually zero fragmentation with iPhone because there are essentially only two devices. Apple is also very good at pushing their users to update the OS as soon as it gets released. Aaron said that something like 98% of all iPhones are already on iOS 4. That number seems incredibly high to me, and the only semi-official article I could find that gave a number was this one claiming 90% in January. I suppose it's possible another 8% came over in two months, and even 90% is amazing.
Probably the statement that caught me most by surprise was when Arron said how low the fragmentation is on Android. Most Android developers I've talked to consider it highly fragmented. I wonder if Aaron meant their fragmentation was low in 2008 when they considered the platform or if he meant fragmentation is lower with more recent OS releases.
After the session I headed over to the Screen Burn Arcade and tried to give away EA Active 2 for Kinect. My question was simply "Tell me how to use Location Services on any platform". I waited a good 20 minutes and nobody showed so I started asking people nearby if any of them were mobile developers. In the process I met Lynette Young who runs a very cool blog and podcast (check her out!).
Lynette asked me what I was selling. Did I really come across that way? Damnit. Guess I need to attend How To Not Be A Douchebag at SXSW. Anyway, I told her I'm just trying to build an online voice and blog to help mobile developers (at first, those who are interested in porting an app to WP7 but as I learn more, mobile developers in general). Lynette was kind enough to give me a shout out to her nearly 5,000 followers. Thanks Lynette! I owe you!
All in all, Southby is amazing. Amazing food amazing people and amazing entertainment. I'm starting to understand that Soutby isn't nearly as much about learning as it is connecting with people. Everyone here is approachable, everyone's a "geek" and we wear our Sx badges with pride.
March 12, 2011 at 5:17 pm
I loved meeting you! I should have gone to the douchebag seminar too – sorry! I walk around expecting everyyone to be pitching or selling. I need to find a good party and loosen up a bit 🙂
http://Www.lynetteradio.com has my day to day recap of my first SxSW too! I look forward to reading your views and seeimg you here!


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By Frederick Lowe
Patrick Crusius, the white supremacist gunman who shot to death 20 people and wounded 26 others on Saturday in an El Paso, Texas, Walmart, admired Dylann Roof.
Roof murdered nine black parishioners attending Bible study on June 17, 2015 at Emanuel A.M.E. Church in Charleston, South Carolina.
Devin P. Kelley, who shot to death 26 people at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, on November 5, 2017, wrote on his Facebook page he also admired Roof. After the shooting, Kelley fled and committed suicide.
Police peacefully arrested both Crusius, who was armed with an AK-47 assault rifle, and Roof, who was packing a pistol. Arresting police officers even took Roof to a Wendy's restaurant to buy him a hamburger.
Police handled the arrests of Roof and Crusius far differently than the arrest of an unarmed Eric Garner. Daniel Pantaleo, a New York City cop, choked Garner to death for selling loose, or untaxed, cigarettes on the street.
The mass shooting in El Paso has sparked a discussion among the news media about the rise and acceptance white supremacy, something African Americans have been forced to live with beginning with slavery.
The National Memorial for Peace and Justice and Legacy Museum, which is based in Montgomery, Alabama, reported that 4,400 blacks were lynched in 12 southern states between 1877 and 1950. Those figures don't include black men lynched in Omaha, Nebraska, and Duluth, Minnesota. In all cases, whites, including police officers, joined together to murder black men, women, and children.
For decades, the Southern Poverty Law Center has sounded the alarm about domestic terrorism being the preeminent threat in this country.
In 2018, the Southern Poverty Law Center reported in 2018 there were 1,020 hate groups in the United States. Most of the hate groups have all-white memberships.
White Nationalists praised Crusius's murders in El Paso, the Southern Poverty Law Center reported. Crusius published a manifesto on the website 8chan, arguing that he was preventing the "Hispanic invasion of Texas." The Walmart is near the border with Mexico. He will face the death penalty for committing a hate crime.
After Roof murdered parishioners of Emanuel A.M.E., blacks rushed to forgive him, but Roof showed no remorse. Killing the victims was like stamping out bugs, Roof said.
From his podium at numerous rallies both during his campaign and while he has served as President, Donald Trump has played a significant role in creating an atmosphere of tolerance, or even permission, for the expression of white supremacist attitudes. Trump has referred to poor black nations as 'shithole countries,' and he has referred to Mexican immigrants as rapists and drug dealers. Following the killing of a young female protester by a white supremacist in Charlottesville, he declared that there were good people on both sides of the issues, ignoring the fact that members of white supremacy groups marched through the streets of Charlottesville, chanting Nazi slogans. Very recently, Trump, in an unmistakably disdainful tone, called a black Baltimore neighborhood roach and rat-infested.


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Most of the time, we just go about our business, doing what we do. We rarely think it remarkable, at least not of ourselves. Yet, ask us about our girlfriends, and we can wax prolifically about how amazing they are.
There are fantastic women all around us, and blessed are those of us who can call them friends.
I'm a lucky lady, because I have incredible friends. Yet, I still find this a difficult post to write, because one of those fantastic friends did something that became about me.
Unbeknownst to me, my dear friend, Jennifer Gardella, nominated me for the YWCA Women Who Make a Difference Award. And astoundingly, I became on of the honorees and recipients.
I'm not sure how I make a difference, but I suspect that if I do, it's in no small part because I'm inspired by the women around me to always try and be better, do better, and take care of my part of the world. And if it does make a difference, then I'm glad, if for no other reason than I'm at least reciprocating in part to the friends who keep me sane, love me, and accept me even with all of my crazy.
So, I'm not going to say anything more; I'll just share some of the photos from an amazing night that I got to share with my friends, my mother and my long-suffering and supportive husband.
Thank you, to Jennifer Gardella, Denice Whitely, Robyn Graham, Kristin Smedley, Kathy Marcino, Debbie Goetz and Laura Templeton for celebrating with me and being my posse. Love you all!


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A Search for Light: Reflections on the Election of 2016
There is always light to be found in the darkness – a nugget of opportunity, a sliver of hope to be clutched and pursued in an otherwise bleak reality. I held fast to this eternal maxim as I watched the election slip hopelessly through the fingers of Hillary Clinton and into the waiting hands of Donald Trump on Tuesday night.
While the pundits and strategists perform the quadrennial political autopsy in a search for answers, I begin a search of my own. I am looking for that light – the proverbial silver lining in the foreboding clouds overhead. Admittedly, this exercise will not come without its challenges. I supported Hillary Clinton for president with every fiber of my being and every ounce of my soul. I believed, and continue to believe, that Secretary Clinton was better qualified, better prepared, more experienced, more nuanced, more decent and more stable to step into the role of president as compared to her opponent. To my mind, the distance between them on all of these counts was cavernous; it was not even remotely close.
I was hopeful that Hillary would score a resounding victory at the ballot box – a complete and utter repudiation of all that Trump represents, e.g., hatefulness, divisiveness, anger, fear, indecency, inhumanity, vulgarity, lack of humility, machoism, disrespect, ruthlessness, and lack of intellectual curiosity and rigor, to name a few. Instead, these objectionable attributes carried the day. Still, there must be light hidden in the darkness of these events, I reassure myself, for there always is. Surprisingly, I have found my answer, and the light, in the painstaking, and often painful, task of exploring the post-mortem polling data.
As I digest the exit polling, and its meaning, I am smacked in the face by something that we all inherently know. Our country is profoundly and deeply divided, along the lines of race, ethnicity, class, gender, geography, religion and education. We have been living with this stark reality for my entire adult life. It is nothing new. But, for some reason, I had not fully processed the depth and severity of our divisions, and the dire consequences should we not seek to heal them.
All Americans should be appalled and saddened that we so often vote in monolithic blocks. White folks vote for one candidate while people of color vote for the other; women largely vote differently from men; there are sharp differences in the voting habits between those with a college degree and those without; city dwellers can be expected to vote contrary to rural voters; Northerners versus Southerners; East and West Coasters compared to the Heartland; and the list goes on.
The politicians for whom we vote tailor their messages to surgically target these disparate groups depending upon the audience. What's worse, these same politicians pit one group against the other, stoking the anger, hatred and division among them. Donald Trump performed this task masterfully and mercilessly in this election; and while he did it more brashly than most, almost all our politicians do it, Hillary Clinton included.
It is in this awakening that I have found my light. It took the painful experience of this election, and the light it shed, to drag me, kicking and screaming, to the recognition that it is my duty to do everything in my power to heal and, ultimately, bridge the divide in our country. A house divided against itself cannot stand. Abraham Lincoln's wise words concerning the health our republic over 150 years ago are as relevant today as they were then.
I plan to give President-Elect Trump a chance; he deserves the opportunity to succeed in a way not afforded President Obama by the Republicans. Like Jeckyll and Hyde, I am hopeful that Candidate Trump transforms himself into a President Trump who dignifies the weight of the office. Donald Trump might be a good president; he might be a bad one. Either way, if his election shines a light brightly enough on our nation's divisions that they are fervently and collectively addressed, then the outcome of this election might well have been a blessing in disguise. To borrow a germane phrase from my girl, Hillary Clinton, we are always stronger together! We must work hard to make this so. Otherwise, we will retreat to our respective corners of society, walking through life with only those of like mind, and thereby completely neglecting to engage the wonderful wisdoms, insights and experiences that others have to offer.
To be clear, I am not seeking a world in which we all think and act alike. Our differences are not only healthy, they are beautiful. The truth is most Americans want the same thing, we just have different views on how to get there. Divergent opinions argued through robust debate is at the very heart of our democracy. But, we have to find a way to disagree without being disagreeable. Otherwise, our divisions are bound to expand, deepen and become more firmly entrenched. Perhaps, irreversibly so.
Sadly, the debate of ideas (I use that term loosely) surrounding the Election of 2016 was less worthy of a presidential campaign and more closely resembled a playground fight amongst teenagers. In lieu of important policy discussions, Trump's chief focus was convincing the electorate that Hillary deserves a jail sentence, and Hillary condescendingly referred to a swath of his supporters as "deplorables." No segment of American society is deplorable, but the tone of the debate certainly was. That has to change.
Moreover, I am not in denial that every society from the beginning of time has experienced divisions, often deep fissures. America is no different on this score. However, we must fight for an America where our divisions are rooted not in hatred and misunderstanding, but instead based on a healthy exchange of ideas. I do not believe this to be an idealistic dream drowning in naïveté. To the contrary, I believe it is not only achievable, but quite doable, with hard work – blood, sweat, tears, careful listening, common understanding and a recognition of the other.
So, then, where do we go from here? First, we must demand from our leaders, prospective leaders and each other that there is never another election as, well, deplorable as that of 2016. Future candidates for office, particularly the presidency, must do far less name calling and do far more in the way of explaining their policy positions. Referring to your opponent as "crooked" does not add value to the conversation, where expounding on your plans for entitlement reform, immigration reform, tax policy, and so on, certainly would.
I believe that simply improving the tone and tenor through which we debate competing ideas would go a long way in patching the gaping holes of division in our society. It would affirm in the minds of all Americans that, while we may not agree on every (or any) issue, we are all on the same American team. The good news – the beaming light from this election – is that we do not have to wait for our political leaders to show the way in this regard, lest we might be waiting until the Cubs win another World Series. Each and every one of us can live this truth in our daily lives. We can try to be more tolerant of our neighbor's viewpoint on a particular issue. We can ask questions to try to better understand their views. We can make every attempt to put ourselves in their shoes so as to better understand the foundation of their views. We can listen, and listen hard. Then, if need be, we can disagree with those same views without being hateful, angry, indignant, reactionary, condescending or divisive.
We can do it, America; we can repair the busted seams of our society. We can stitch the frayed fabric that separates the New York City lawyer from the Upstate farmer; the inner-city Philadelphia school teacher from the coal miner in central Pennsylvania; the biopharmaceutical worker in the Research Triangle Park from the factory worker in western North Carolina; and others who seemingly have few commonalities and shared values. It is not a lost cause, unless, of course, we want it to be. Unless we are content to live perpetually in an Election of 2016 world. I, for one, never want to see the likes of it again.
There is light in this election. It is that we can set aside partisan differences and come together to say never again. Never again will we be subjected to a thoughtless campaign that tested our patience but never our intellect. Never again will we accept a campaign based on the lowest common denominator instead of appealing to our highest aspirations and ideals. Never again will we be divided into disparate groups like political pawns instead of being showered with well-reasoned arguments supported by facts and data in an effort to garner our votes. Never again will we allow fear and division to be the primary political tool used to win an election at the expense of hope, inspiration and ideas. Never again will we be made to endure an election so dirty that we feel the need to shower at the top of every hour. Never again will America's light be so dimmed by such a vile political campaign. Never again, America, never again; for we are better than this.
I close with a final word to my fellow Democrats: do not despair or hang your heads for too long. There is light in this election, but it cannot be seen if your eyes are closed. Do not worry about the next election, whether it be 2018 or 2020. Rather, let us learn as much as we can about those who did not vote with us. Let us recognize why we did not appeal to these folks, and understand how we might reach them in the future. And let us now press forward with the hard work of bridging the deep divisions in our country, so that we are in a position to earn future votes from Americans of all walks of life – every creed, race, religion, gender and socioeconomic status.
If we fight to make this so, America's light will shine more brightly than ever, and so will our party's. Lift up your heads, friends, there is light in the darkness.
Reflections on my Weekend in the Queen City
I went home to spend last weekend with my family in Charlotte. Charlotte has been for some time, and continues to be, a rapidly growing and ever-changing metropolis which hardly resembles the city I left for college in 1998. I am not oblivious to the changes, for that would be next to impossible. I see it, but somehow I don't feel it. For me, Charlotte remains that place which houses my childhood memories. It can never change drastically enough to erase those indelible imprints on my soul. Undoubtedly, it will continue its transformation from a Southern jewel to an international destination, but, for me, it will always be home. Small. Quiet. Unassuming. Tall pines and Sweet Caroline.
BBQ Is King
Shortly after landing Friday night, we went to the Bar-B-Que King – the same joint that has provided Friday night's sweet satisfaction in our family for as long as I can remember – to grub on Western North Carolina-style BBQ, coleslaw, hushpuppies and onion rings. While the comfort food is perpetually gratifying, it is the comfort part that still resonates all these years later. The pulled pork and coleslaw feed my body; the place itself replenishes my soul. Like the Sirens in Homer's Odyssey, I wonder if I will ever be able to escape the irrepressible pull of this place. Better question: why would I want to?
McCrory Is Driving This Car
Upon waking on Saturday morning – still in a hazy, sluggish state from the barbeque and hushpuppies – I grabbed the morning paper as is my unshakable habit. Plastered on the front page screamed the inescapable headline: "HB2 Repeal on the Table if Charlotte Drops Ordinance." At first glance, seeing the word "repeal," I was heartened that this might be a positive development in North Carolina's interminable fiasco. Of course, after reading the second half of the headline (and the article), it became painfully apparent that Governor McCrory was only looking to write a new, darker chapter into this already odious melodrama. In a move dripping with pure political calculation, McCrory is now looking to deflect blame for HB2 to the City of Charlotte as the instigator of the unmitigated mess in which the state currently finds itself. This is not exactly a profile in courage. I hope the Mayor of Charlotte, Jennifer Roberts, exhibits hers by standing up to our bully of a governor.
Picture this: there are two people driving along in a car. The passenger is simply talking to the driver when the driver suddenly runs of the road toward a steep cliff. The driver demands an apology from the passenger before he will steer the car back onto the road and away from the rapidly approaching cliff and impending disaster beyond. The driver is Governor McCrory. The car, North Carolina. Mutually assured destruction is the destination.
Winning Uncomfortably & Loving It
The highlight of the weekend took place at a scorching Bank of America Stadium where Chip Kelly led his undefeated San Francisco 49ers to battle my previously winless Carolina Panthers. Candidly, the Panthers were downright sloppy. They turned the ball over 4 times, committed several debilitating penalties, had several blown assignments on defense, and made a couple boneheaded mistakes on special teams. The Panthers also won by 19 points in relatively easy fashion.
While driving home, my dad and I were listening to local sports talk radio when caller after caller whined, complained, bed whetted and generally belly ached about the Panthers' uneven performance. As the calls mounted, I grew increasingly ecstatic. I came to the thrilling realization that Carolina had reached the point at which they could win easily while their fans could simultaneously express frustration with the less than stellar play. In the early days, we were happy if the Panthers made it out of the tunnel, let alone scored a point. Now, our fan base thinks we are the 1984 San Francisco 49ers. The immaculate transformation! What an enviable and blessed position in which to be?
Who Are These People?
As I meandered through my parents' neighborhood on my Sunday morning run, I came across a beautiful sight – make that several beautiful sights. These beautiful sights were similar in size, shape and certainly content, and they were situated conspicuously in the same place on the front lawn of each house that I passed. The beautiful sights to which I refer, of course, are Donald Trump for President yard signs. This might sound preposterous to those who know that I find Mr. Trump to be repulsive, uniquely unqualified, and a national disgrace (tip of the cap to Colin Powell on the last one). All of this is no doubt the truth.
But a separate truth of equal significance also revealed itself: I was relieved to find out who these people are that support Donald Trump. Sheltered in progressive New York City, it is easy to ask oneself: who are these people? Now, I have the answer. They are hard-working, honorable, philanthropic, kind, generous, patriotic (and mostly sane) Americans. What's more, they are my neighbors (or my parents' neighbors). It dawned on me that they are only doing what they think is in the best interest of the country – nothing more, nothing less. Of course, I vehemently disagree with this judgment and determination in the strongest possible terms. My hope is that these same people do not view me as somehow evil, or worse, in light of my support for Hillary Clinton.
I understand that politics are emotional, and emotions are personal. This reality notwithstanding, we have to find a way to remove the personal from our politics. Otherwise, our (already) great country will be lessened in a very profound and ultimately sad way. In addition to the Trump signs, these folks had a second sign in their yards: a Panthers sign. For me, it underscored the indisputable truth that there is more that binds than divides us. Our commonalities far exceed and outweigh our differences. In the end, we are all in this together whether November brings a President Trump or a President Clinton.
Moving Forward
Last weekend spent in Charlotte with family and friends was truly a blessing. In addition to my mom and dad, I was able to spend time with my sister, my niece (Chloe), my grandmother, tailgate partners Aunt Trena and Uncle Ray, and 80,000 of my nearest and dearest at Panthers Stadium. It was made all the richer by the disparate, yet equally enlightening experiences described above. North Carolina is a majestic place, warts and all. The good thing about warts is that they can be removed. To be removed, however, they must first come to the surface. Lord knows they have surfaced. With our wounds now out in the open for the world to see, it is time to come together to solve our problems and not simply sweep them under the rug. It is my fervent hope that we North Carolinians, despite our feckless political leadership, have the courage to do just that.
Fox News Debate: A Presidential Prize Fight
Modern American political debates are too often like heavy weight prize fights; you buy the pay-per-view package and the fight is over before the burgers are off the grill. That is to say, they are underwhelming, disappointing and anti-climactic. More times than not, they most closely parallel Super Bowl XLVIII in 2014 in which Seattle was a mile high ahead of Denver by halftime, and the only thing left to see was Bruno Mars. Surely a Republican presidential debate, hosted by Fox News, with ten surly men crammed onto a stage, would be headed for this same dubious fate. This night, I surmised, was on a one-way fast train for the dustbin of history. Turn out the lights; the party's over before it starts.
First things first: allow me to make an admission by writing the following phrase which might signal the apocalypse. Fox News produced an organized, engaging, effective and substantive debate which I did not think was possible given the format and Fox's widely held reputation as being the mouthpiece of the Republican Party. I figured there was no chance that the obnoxious, pernicious pre-debate build up would ultimately be matched by the debate itself. I have not been so wrong since I argued that reigning MVP Steph Curry was too small to be an effective NBA guard. This thing was Holyfield/Tyson good, sans the ear biting (though Rand Paul came close). The three moderators, led by Megyn Kelly, were tough, confident and direct. They demonstrated complete control of the action when, given the sheer numbers and egos involved, the debate could have easily and quickly devolved into utter chaos. Captivated, I watched the debate from start to finish, instantly doubling my previous time spent viewing Fox News combined. Much to my pleasant surprise, I had time for wings, popcorn and dessert (Haagen-Dazs' rocky road).
The main draw for the debate was the cantankerous and unfiltered Donald Trump; as such, with some regret and revulsion, I will start there. Bluntly, I think Trump damaged himself beyond repair. To his great credit, Mr. Trump stuck to his stylistic guns, spewing invective and vitriol at everyone from Megyn Kelly and Rosie O'Donnell, to his fellow debaters, to President Obama and Hillary Clinton. His vast array of verbal jabs were as impressive as they were numerous. What was not impressive was his display of vocabulary as his use of the word "stupid" would have made for an ideal drinking game. Uninspiring, too, was Trump's grasp of the issues. Trump's great hope is that his caustic tongue somehow overshadows his dearth of policy knowledge. Unlike the campaign trail where slick-tongued personal attacks suffice, the debate stage does Trump no favors in this regard. Perhaps inevitably, he was exposed, left naked to engage meekly in the policy discussions with which he was surrounded.
Ted Cruz's flickering star has quickly faded into a black hole coinciding with the recent rising fortunes of Donald Trump. There is only enough oxygen in the room for one ornery, hyperbole-prone braggart, leaving Mr. Cruz gasping for air. On this night, he was memorable for being truly forgettable. Until his rather amusing and crafty closing statement, so, too, was Dr. Ben Carson. I kept hoping someone on the stage would pinch Dr. Carson to ensure that he was awake, or at least alive. When he did speak, agonizingly slowly and droningly, he displayed a clear lack of breadth and depth on the issues which should summarily disqualify the good doctor from contention. As for Mike Huckabee, where does one start? Considering some of the filth and non-sense that comes out of his mouth, it is often difficult to remember that he is a man of faith, and one who was once interesting, charming and likable. Now, I can't imagine enough voters putting their faith in Huckabee to keep his flailing, desperate campaign alive. File him squarely in the category of "also ran….again….why."
Given their rather comical verbal duel, I will lump Chris Christie and Rand Paul together. If you watched the debate, you will fondly remember the lively exchange between Christie and Paul concerning national security, the federal eavesdropping program, and more generally the collection of personal data. While I thought both scored points with their respective bases, Governor Christie served up several devastating body blows by reminding folks that he was a federal prosecutor on September 11, 2001 charged with prosecuting many of the terrorists involved. Though combative, Mr. Paul came off as defensive, naïve and probably too dovish for much of the Republican primary electorate. Responding to Paul's assertion that the data should be collected by obtaining a warrant issued by a judge pursuant to the Fourth Amendment, Governor Christie delivered the technical knockout with this little dandy, "Listen senator, when you're sitting in a subcommittee just blowing hot air about this, you can say things like that." Score the round for Christie; while Paul is most likely down for the count.
Jeb Bush, or Jeb (as he's called in Florida), did fine. Unlike several observers, I do not think Jeb was badly hurt by his pedestrian debate performance. It is true that he seemed nervous, uneven and tepid, particularly early in the debate. But I did not expect Bush to be overly assertive and aggressive; it is not his style. I appreciate his composure, cool under fire, and respect for his fellow candidates. Further, I admire that he has not taken the bait to move to the right on immigration, becoming more divisive and ugly in the mold of Trump, Cruz and Huckabee. More than these three, certainly, he looks and feels presidential. Jeb lives to fight another day.
Now to the man who enjoyed the home field advantage: John Kasich. I did not find the governor to be particularly articulate and he did fumble around a bit; but despite this, he communicated his message better than the rest. He used engaging hand gestures, an endearing smile and a folksy delivery to reach out to, and pull in, the audience. He displayed an impressive grasp of the issues due to his extensive experience in various political offices. But, more than that, Mr. Kasich was able to portray an empathy, warmth and understanding for those with opposing viewpoints and those less fortunate. He came across as a leader; a viable option for president. Above all, he connected. And, lest we forget, his father was a mailman. Skillfully exploiting his Buckeye State advantage, I believe John Kasich had the second best night of all the candidates.
Marco. Rubio. Marco. Rubio. I would peg Florida Senator Marco Rubio as the overall winner of the first Republican debate. In contrast to Trump, Cruz and Huckabee, the baby-faced Rubio was congenial, pleasant and polite while still deftly hammering home his points. The silent assassin, I will dub him going forward. While Trump uses demagoguery to shout loudly and incoherently about immigration, Rubio displayed an impressive command of the facts and actually provided evidence. Responding to Trump, Mr. Rubio explained, "Let me set the record straight on a couple of things. The first is, the evidence is now clear that the majority of people coming across the border are not from Mexico. They're coming from Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras. Those countries are the source of the people that are now coming in its majority. I also believe we need a fence. The problem is if El Chapo builds a tunnel under the fence, we have to be able to deal with that, too. And that's why you need an e-verify system and you need an entry-exit tracking system and all sorts of other things to prevent illegal immigration."
Marco Rubio has an intriguing and compelling personal story, which he cleverly used to his advantage. Smartly setting his sights on the presumptive Democratic nominee, Hillary Clinton, Mr. Rubio scolded, "If I'm our nominee, how is Hillary Clinton going to lecture me about living paycheck to paycheck? I was raised paycheck to paycheck. How is she—how is she gonna lecture me—how is she gonna lecture me about student loans? I owed over $100,000 just four years ago." Not yet finished with Clinton, Rubio landed a solid right hook when he quipped that while the Republicans have fielded several strong candidates for president, the Democrats can't find one. Given his Hispanic background, personal story, fresh face, cross-over appeal, composed demeanor, and obvious intelligence and firm grasp of the issues, I contend that the Democrats, and Ms. Clinton, ought to fear a Marco Rubio candidacy more than any other. Following Thursday's debate, that truth has become all the more evident. Marco with the KO.
It will be fascinating to see the post-debate polling in the coming days, but my conjecture is that Donald Trump's support will fall precipitously. As John Kasich said during the debate, Donald Trump has tapped into a frustrated and disillusioned artery of the American electorate. For this, he should be commended. Unfortunately for Trump, he was always going to falter once the debates commenced and folks started to pay real attention. Despite the vein he tapped, Americans, at the end of the day, expect their president to be, well, presidential. In the end, Americans do not like, or support, angry presidential candidates. Call Howard Dean for more information; Mr. Trump can give you his cell phone number.
Conversely, I strongly suspect that Governor Kasich will have helped himself in the eyes of the public following the debate. Needless to say, I feel as though Marco Rubio has vaulted himself squarely into contention, and I expect upcoming polls to reflect just that. I did not forget Governor Scott Walker of Wisconsin, though it is difficult to remember a moment in which he shined. For this, I imagine that he will begin to fade away just in time for the start of the Green Bay Packers season.
Throughout life, so often our lofty expectations are rudely met with cold disappointment. Given this, it is truly a gift when just the opposite comes to pass. Fox News and the Republican candidates for president gave us such a moment on Thursday night. A muddied picture has become clearer; a crowded race has seemed to thin. Perhaps it wasn't Lincoln-Douglas, but it was as good as it could have been. Following the debate, I never could have imagined that this would become the water cooler question: Where were you on Thursday night when the clock tolled nine, the lights came up at Quicken Loans Arena, and Cleveland rocked? I had a front row seat for the fight, chicken wings and all.
Hillary Rodham Clinton – La Reine Soleil
Hillary Clinton confirmed last week what breathing folks have known since she lost the 2008 Democratic nomination to Barack Obama in spectacularly stunning fashion: she is running for president again in 2016. High drama, this was not. It did not approach the theatrics surrounding another prominent decision – The Decision – Lebron James' 2010 made-for-television pronouncement that he was bolting his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers to join forces with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in the greener (and far warmer) pastures of Miami. To the contrary, the pre-recorded video formally announcing Clinton's candidacy was notable for its humility and for being remarkably understated, lacking the flair and bravado of her '08 leap of faith (and certainly that of Lebron's). The more subdued, and less entitled, approach this time around is ultimately wise, in my view. As was the now famous choice to lunch at Chipotle – particularly the bold move to add guacamole to her chicken burrito bowl (at extra cost, no less) – which must be popular with voters, and many non-voters, given the frustratingly long lines at every store I've frequented circa lunch or dinner time.
In this campaign, Hillary – first name sufficing – wields the proverbial double-edged sword: name recognition. Unlike most other candidates, Hillary Clinton does not need an introduction to the American people. We know her, and intimately. We watched as she transformed the role of first lady, for better or worse, during the presidency of her husband. We continued to watch as she represented New Yorkers, a newly-minted resident of the state herself, as their junior senator for 8 years in the United States Congress. We came along for the often bumpy ride as she joined, perhaps surprisingly, President Obama's "Team of Rivals" cabinet – leading the State Department, and presenting the face of American foreign policy to the world, during the president's first term. Grass, it's safe to say, does not grow under Mrs. Clinton's pumps-clad feet.
I write this column to neither proclaim my support for Mrs. Clinton's candidacy nor deny it. It is far too early for that, despite the ridiculously premature endorsements she, and others, have already received. I do, however, write in support of her running – whatever the outcome. On its face, this is not a particularly controversial position to take. Since Mrs. Clinton declared her candidacy, however, I have read and heard copious commentary lamenting the fact that there could be, God forbid, another Clinton in the White House. Putting an exclamation point on the hyperbole, one commentator even suggested that we must be living in 18th century France or some other European-style monarchy. As if Hillary is a modern day Louis XIV – our very own la reine soleil.
What comes next, I presume, will be more controversial. It is this: I believe the American people will, or won't, elect Hillary Clinton the next president of the United States irrespective of the fact that her husband previously served in the same capacity. Further, I submit that Bill's being president – not Bill himself – will effectively play no vital role in Hillary's effort to do the same. Let me be clear: Bill Clinton's acute political acumen, general intelligence and unique ability to communicate policy in layman's terms – he was, after all, dubbed the Secretary of Explaining Stuff during President Obama's re-election campaign in 2012 – will be an invaluable asset for Hillary. However, if Hillary Clinton is hauling her vast pant-suit collection to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in January 2017, it will be at the behest of the American electorate. There will have been no coronation. Her surname will not have been relevant. She will have earned the right to live there, and decorate accordingly, on her own merits.
Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton are, obviously, two different people. Though married, I am certain that there are policy differences which exist between them, often dramatically so. My own observations are that Hillary, for example, is more hawkish from a foreign policy standpoint. Moreover, Hillary seems more comfortable addressing foreign policy issues, while Bill seems far more knowledgeable about – and interested in – the nuances and intricacies of economic policy. '08 Hillary competed with then-Senator Obama in the primary to determine which candidate was more virulently anti-trade, even though President Clinton famously (or infamously, depending upon your point of view) signed NAFTA. Some political observers view Hillary as more ideological, Bill more pragmatic. The list, I'm sure, goes on.
Coincidentally, or perhaps not so, this same election will see yet another Bush run for the presidency as well. I feel the same way concerning Jeb's campaign for president as I do Hillary's. Jeb should not suffer, or gain, from the previous presidencies of his father and brother. Simply put, he is not them. In a recent interview with Politico, George W. Bush candidly surmised that he would pose an obstacle to Jeb's candidacy. While likely true, he should not be. What is to say that Jeb Bush would not be a far better president than his brother? Or far worse, for that matter?
As Governor of Florida, Jeb was well-known to be intensely interested and involved in the minutia of policymaking. He took great pains to understand the nuances of policy about which he had to make decisions. Nuanced is not a term with which his brother would likely be mistaken. Further, Jeb is widely considered to be more intellectual and serious-minded relative to his brother. Undoubtedly, Jeb's life experiences are divergent from that of George's, and certainly those of his father's. Consequently, it could very well be that his worldview is different as well.
Most Americans identify (read: stigmatize) George W. Bush with his 2003 decision to invade Iraq based largely on the erroneous conclusion that Iraq possessed weapons of mass destruction. But who is to say that Jeb, considering the same objective facts, would have come to the same conclusion? Accordingly, this should not be held as an electoral albatross around Jeb's neck. Admittedly, I have long been a big fan of Bill Clinton, but this truth would never form the basis for my supporting his wife for president. Nor should the inverse be true. Likewise, I am hopeful that George Bush supporters (junior or senior) do not plan to vote for Jeb based on that reason alone. Or vice versa.
Furthermore, I plainly reject the notion of "two for one" concerning a Hillary Clinton presidency. I do not believe that a First Man Bill Clinton will act as a quasi co-president, nor should he. That being said, I am not naïve enough to believe that Bill would have no influence on a Hillary presidency. Of course, to some degree, he would. Just as George W. and/or George H. W. might have some influence on a Jeb presidency. The effect, though, would be miniscule as compared to the advisers they hire and with which they associate.
In my view, then, instead of fretting over the prospects of another Clinton or Bush occupying the White House, it would be far more useful to focus on Hillary, Jeb, their associates, their advisers, their policies, their qualifications and their experiences. Oh, and their challengers. There is a nasty little rumor that there might be other candidates who dare to join the race – carelessly and rudely jeopardizing our bid for an American monarchy. And our very own la reine soleil.
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Awwww...I love that movie!
Brian has been out of town for the past few nights so I have been watching movies in the evenings after the kids are in bed. So far I've watched A Walk to Remember...you're right, Amy, I love this movie and should have included it on my movie meme post..., Fried Green Tomatoes, and Pure Country...yes, the George Strait movie...so what?...although not a classic it is a feel good movie and it made me feel good...so there. Now I am sitting here in front of my movie collection trying to decide what it's going to be tonight. I keep looking at the movie The Devil Wears Prada. I own this movie, but I've never seen it. It was recommended to me by a friend so I bought it. I look at it and then put it back because there is something about a good old familiar story that I love. There are few movies that I like to watch over and over. Some movies I own I've only watched once. They were good but not something I care to see again. There are some movies that I wish I owned, because I want to see them again. I remember liking them, but I can't remember how much. Are they so good that I would watch them over and over? Like Beaches. I know...some people think this is cheesy. I liked the movie when I saw it in the theater years ago. (Yes, Mentanna...I thought it was good...M&M?) I have even seen it at least once since then. But, it's probably been 10 years since I saw it. Was it as good as I remembered? I would like to see it again to find out. And what about Far and Away? Was this a good movie? And Sliding Doors...only saw it once, but was interested throughout the whole thing. Is this worth buying? And of course there are several movies that I have never seen which sound interesting. Chocolat, Bridget Jones' Diary, Because I Said So, Music and Lyrics, and others. I never saw the first two listed, because I heard they had questionable content. But, they are listed on all the great movie lists. That makes me reconsider my original thoughts about not seeing them. And I never had a chance to see the last two in theaters but would love to rent them to see what I think. And now...my decision for my movie watching enjoyment for the evening is...nothing. I started this blog an hour and a half ago and I have been on the phone and doing numerous other things at the same time as typing so I no longer have time for a movie. Oh well.
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Teemu Pukki is 'really excited' to have a chance to impress in England with Norwich City.
The Finland international striker has joined the Canaries on a free transfer after four seasons with Danish side Brondby, signing a three-year deal.
Pukki previously had spells with Sevilla, Schalke and Celtic, with limited success, but was keen to try his luck in the Championship after 72 goals in 164 games for Brondby.
"I played four years in Denmark and I felt I needed some new experiences and then I had good talks with the boss (Daniel Farke) and the sporting director (Stuart Webber), and I think that was the last thing that made me make the decision to come here," Pukki explained.
"I also came here one day before to see the stadium and see the training ground, and I was really pleased with how they were doing things here.
"I've played in Spain, Germany and also Scotland, Denmark and Finland, and as I said I needed some new experiences. The football in England is probably the biggest country to play in the world, and I'm really excited to be here and play in England."
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The speedy and tenacious forward has scored 12 goals in 62 appearances for Finland and joins up with City fresh from having won the Danish Cup in May, finishing with 19 goals in 44 games in all competitions last season.
"Of course I'm a striker and the job for strikers is mostly to score goals so that's one thing I want to bring to the team," he continued, speaking to City's website.
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Pukki has been working with his new team-mates at Colney ahead of Friday night's first friendly of pre-season at King's Lynn Town (7.45pm kick-off), which is followed by a trip to Lincoln City on Tuesday.
"The first couple of days have been just training and getting to know the guys so it will take time to really settle in," Pukki added. "But there's lots of time before the real games start – so it's good to be here every day, train with the guys and also when we start having some friendlies to play some games also.
"It was a good time to come and hopefully be fully settled when the real games start."
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10. Turn your eyes this way.
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