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How many times have we gotten excited about some autonomous vehicle test only to discover that a human driver was still on hand to take control in case something goes wrong? That's still the norm, but the California DMV today proposed new regulations that would allow for testing of truly human-free autonomous cars on public roads. Currently, state regulations require the presence of a driver, and they have since 2014. But DMV officials say autonomous tech has progressed to the point where humans aren't required—and they want to make sure testing of such vehicles can be done safely. A public hearing on the rule change is set for next month. Read the full proposal here.
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National Dance Day.
On July 25, we're gathering the greater Corvallis dance community for a day-long celebration of dance at the riverfront.
Corvallis' first National Dance Day will feature peformances, lessons, and social dancing from tweleve different groups. The celebration will kick off at 10:30 a.m. with a performance from Pu'uwai O Ke Kuawa (Heart of the Valley) Hula. We'll be closing out the night with three hours of swing and blues dancing until 10:00 p.m.
We will be at Howland Plaza, near SW 1st & Madison, all day long.
For a detailed schedule of the day, visit: corvallisdanceday.com.
RSVP on Facebook.
Swing Family Picnic
Join us for our third annual Swing Family Picnic on Thursday, August 13 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Bruce Starker Arts Park in Corvallis.
We're celebrating our community with a picnic, live music, dancing, and games. One of our favorite bands, Breakers Yard, will be playing for us.
- Both National Dance Day and the Swing Family Picnic are free of charge.
- Over the summer, we dance at the Corvallis Farmers' Market.

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The Arrowsmith Community Recreation Association (ACRA) is a non-profit organization, led by a dedicated volunteer board of community members and three part-time recreation coordinators. ACRA strives to connect the community of Arrowsmith, (Electoral Area F) through sports, arts and culture and works hard to offer the rural residents of Errington, Coombs, Hilliers, Whiskey Creek, and Meadowood a wide variety of free and affordable recreation programs and events. ACRA had been known as ACES (Arrowsmith Community Enhancement Society) for many years and was renamed ACRA in September of 2013, although the organization continues on with the dedicated work of ACES volunteers.
ACRA prides itself on its connections to this diverse and unique community. Today, ACRA works closely with 11 community organizations and 45 local businesses to run 22 recreation programs and to assist in the organization of 10 major community events. ACRA also writes and assists with community grants and attends many community meetings. You may have seen members of the ACRA team at the Coombs Fairgrounds for Family Day, at the Errington War Memorial Hall for the Youth World Music Camp, or on the trails with our popular walking group, the Sole Sisters.
ACRA also maintains a community cupboard where we keep musical instruments, craft supplies, first aid kits, and other recreation equipment. These materials can be loaned, for a small donation, for community programs and events. Contact us to learn more about this service.
For a complete list of our upcoming programs, please visit our Programs page. To learn more about the ACRA Team, continue down the page.
Our Community Calendar includes a comprehensive list of happenings in Arrowsmith. Find ACRA events and programs as well as other community events.
My name is Kim Longmuir and I enjoy being part of the Arrowsmith Recreation Team and working in this wonderful community. I work closely with Kristine and Randy to build relationships with people and organizations in the community of Arrowsmith, to be able to deliver and assist in offering recreation events and programs. You might find me leading the Sole Sisters walking group, writing a grant, or putting up posters in the community. I look forward to meeting you.
For more information or if you have any questions, please send me an email at: firstname.lastname@example.com or don't hesitate to call me at 250-248-8515.
Since Randy joined the Arrowsmith Recreation Team, he has been an important member of the team. You might find Randy in the office pouring over spreadsheets or out in the community organizing booths at the Family Day Celebration.
To reach Randy, send him an email at email@example.com or reach him by phone at 250-248-8515.
My name is Kristine Stephenson, and I joined the ACRA Team as a Recreation Coordinator in July 2017.
After spending two university summers working with children as a professional puppeteer, I discovered a passion for working in recreation. Now, you'll find me alongside Kim and Randy at community programs and coordinating ACE Club at Errington Elementary School.
To contact me, send me an email at firstname.lastname@example.com or give me a call at 250-927-3985.


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Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Chandigarh, Arrival and transfers to Shimla (120 kms/3.5 hrs)
On Arrival in Chandigarh, Pickup at Airport and transfers to Shimla. Shimla is set amidst the snow copper, shaivalik mountains which offer some of the most beautiful views of Himalayas. Reach there and check in to hotel. Day at leisure. Dinner and overnight at Shimla.
Day 2: Shimla city tour
After breakfast, go out for a sightseeing trip to Kufri (14 kms/1 hour). Afternoon half day city tour visiting Indian Institute Of Advanced Studies, Sankat Mochan Temple and Jakhu Temple, Evening free to stroll in the famous shopping place of Shimla town The Mall & The Ridge. Dinner and Overnight at hotel
Day 3: Shimla to Kasauli (80 Kms/2 hours)
After breakfast, check out from hotel and transfers to Kasauli. Kasauli is a small,unspoiled hill station in Solan district of Himachal Pradesh. It is far away from the maddening crowds which you find in other cities and hill stations.Day at leisure, visit the local church and have dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Kasauli.
Day 4: Kasauli city tour
After breakfast, go for city tour. Visit Monkey Point, Hanuman Temple and other nearby places. Evening at leisure, one can spend evening strolling in the local market and shopping. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Kasauli.
Day 5: Kasauli to Chandigarh (60 kms/ 2 hrs) -
After breakfast check out from hotel and travel to Chandigarh. Check in to Chandigarh Hotel. Afternoon visit Rock garden and rose garden , Dinner and Overnight stay at Chandigarh Hotel.
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Travelers have a love-hate relationship with minibars: They object to the inflated costs, unhealthy offerings and limited choices but appreciate the convenience.
Free minibars, however, are becoming more common as many hotels, particularly in Mexico and the Caribbean, migrate to all-inclusive rates.
Guests can't gripe about minibar costs at the 33 properties in Mexico, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic managed by AMResorts, which includes the Zoetry, Secrets, Breathless, Dreams, Now and Sunscapes brands. The all-inclusive rates include free bottled water, beer, juice and soft drinks, all replenished daily. Guests who upgrade to Preferred Level rooms get complimentary miniature bottles of liquor, plus M&Ms; and Pringles.
Guests at the Greenwich Hotel, Robert DeNiro's boutique property in Manhattan, can dig into a brimming basket of snacks or quench their thirst with nonalcoholic beverages, all at no additional cost. At the Andaz Maui at Wailea, which opened in September, complimentary items include Virgil's Real Cola, Honest Ade orange mango juice, Kind fruit and nut bars, and Popchips.
The newly launched wellness program at the St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort in Florida has substituted a "wellness fridge" stocked with low-sodium, low-fat and high-protein foods. Though not cheap, they certainly are healthier than salty chips.
When healthier fare or more reasonably priced items are offered, guests don't feel as though they're being fleeced, said Jeff Weinstein, editor in chief of HOTELS magazine.
Though minibars can be expensive to stock and operate and monitoring inventory can be tricky, it can be a perk that differentiates one property from the next. Four Seasons, for example, is localizing the minibar experience at many properties. Its minibars stock beef jerky in Denver; Santa Fe Spirits in 50-milliliter bottles in Santa Fe, N.M.; and artisanal chocolate bars from Fleurir in Washington, D.C.
All in all, it's a small indulgence that might pay big dividends for hotels.
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Firm, yet tender, lightly seasoned artichoke hearts in extra virgin olive oil. Irresistible in vegetarian carpaccio or sliced into farro salad with cherry tomatoes and extra virgin olive oil. Also great as a snack eaten by themselves.
In the beautiful Tuscan hamlet of Loro Ciuffenna, Sandra Masi, Viviano Venturi, and their small, skilled crew produce an amazing variety of organic products. Their focus is on regional, traditionally-inspired dishes created from local recipes and containing heirloom cultivars. All Radici products are known for pure, focused flavors that elevate any home-cooked meal.
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SINK or SWIM Video – Masque – Body, Mind & Soul
Remember the Hollywood band Masque? I didn't either. They band recently released a new video, "Body Mind & Soul", and is working on a new album that will be released soon. I thought this song kind of reminded me of Ugly Kid Joe somewhat. Check out the video below and see for your self!
Should this video 'Body Mind & Soul" SINK or SWIM? Decide with your vote below!
Awesome Video
I think Masque did an amazing job with their new song and video. Love the opening scene!
Very good straight forward catchy rock tune. Got to hand it to these guys, they (or whoever is behind them) know how to market the goods.
Kick ass Rock n Roll handsome boys 🙂
Great video guys:) As I allways says: I loooove your music:) And to see you too..awwwwsome =) Love you guys:) Hugs from Jane
And what's wrong with an LA band getting attention? Who cares where they are from. They are a ruddy good band!!
Clint- that's exactly the point. Read the bio on the bands Myspace page. A forgotten local band gets popular again because of new internet fans. It's the whole "underdog gets another chance" story. Of course it wouldn't be worth beans if the band wasn't good in the first place. What caught my attention is that they got producer Keith Olsen on the team. I really love the guitar sound on this song and look forward to hearing what the rest. Good luck guys.
Why is a local LA band getting so much attention? I don't get it.
great sound then and now!!!! GREAT JOB!!! feeling proud 🙂
I used to go see Masque when they played the Sunset strip back in the 80s with bands like Poison and Warrant. They had one of the best stage shows around and very good songs for the time. I was amazed when I saw them on Myspace a few months ago. Can't wait to see the documentary!


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The Old Jarhead Blog: Bringing you news and information the MSM is too busy covering American Idol, celebrity affairs and sensational missing person cases to cover. Please forward to friends who need to be informed.
I post articles because I think they are of interest. Doing so doesn't mean that I necessarily agree (or disagree) with every—or any—opinion in the posted article, or that I was able to verify the information present, which is the responsibility of the author. In some cases I post things sent to me by readers I might not have posted on my own, to get ideas circulating.
Reading: Behind the White House's secret Syria plan, By Chet Nagle, Former CIA Agent
Excerpt: The White House won't keep its own secrets, never mind those of the SEALs, Pentagon, or
— especially if leaking secrets helps President Obama look like a tough guy in his uphill re-election campaign. The latest leak is a gusher, and reveals the Obama administration is secretly aiding the rebels in Israel . Unfortunately, in a replay of what happened in Syria last year, the State Department still does not recognize that many Syrian rebel leaders are in the Muslim Brotherhood and Al Qaida. Nor does the State Department, which seems to rely on rebel propaganda and breathless mainstream media reports for information about Egypt , know what is really happening there. (Nagle, who [full disclosure] has the good taste to read the Old Jarhead blog from time to time, has extensive experience in the Middle east. He is also the author of the political thrillers about terrorism, The Iran Covenant and The Woolsorter's Plague, which I highly recommend. ~Bob.) Syria
Romney's VP list seems to get shorter as GOP convention speakers are announced
Excerpt: Mitt Romney appears to have narrowed his short list of potential running mates, as national Republicans announced Monday that at least four people once thought to be under consideration for the No. 2 spot will speak at this month's Republican National Convention — all but ruling them out of contention for the vice presidential slot. The Republican National Committee announced that former secretary of state Condoleezza Rice, former
Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee, South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, former presidential candidate Rick Santorum, Sen. Rand Paul, former Florida governor Jeb Bush and New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez are among those expected to address the Aug. 27-30 convention in Tampa.
Social Security not deal it once was for workers. By Stephen Ohlemacher
Excerpt: People retiring today are part of the first generation of workers who have paid more in Social Security taxes during their careers than they will receive in benefits after they retire. It's a historic shift that will only get worse for future retirees, according to an analysis by The Associated Press. Previous generations got a much better bargain, mainly because payroll taxes were very low when Social Security was enacted in the 1930s and remained so for decades.
: Who Really Gets Rich Off High Gas Prices? Reading
Excerpt: With the average price of gas in
hovering around $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded, it costs more than $50 to fill a typical car's 15 gallon tank this summer. It is in situations like this that blame is immediately levied on greedy oil company owners and gas station administrators. … This distribution of the profits of gasoline is encompassed in the following comparison: Exxon, the quintessential oil company that is vilified for high prices, made profits of seven cents per gallon in 2011, while governments at every level reaped 50 cents per gallon through taxation. America
: Sports Versus Politics by Thomas Sowell Reading
Excerpt: It has long seemed to me that there is far more rationality in sports, and in commentaries on sports, than there is in politics and in commentaries on politics. What has puzzled me is why this is so, when what happens in politics has far more serious effects on people's lives. To take one common example, there are many people who believe that if the market fails, the government should step in. But, if Robinson Cano strikes out, does anyone suggest that the Yankees should send in a pinch hitter for him on his next time at bat?
Excerpt: The
Mercatus Center at has published a new policy guide. The guide is designed to provide easily accessible economic information that might prove useful in educating the public regarding spending, taxes, regulation, financial markets and technology policy. The policy guide is divided into sections focused on spending and taxes, regulatory policy (which includes technology-related research), and financial markets. There are also links to economic charts that may be useful in understanding a number of issues. (Summary: http://www.ncpa.org/sub/dpd/index.php?Article_ID=22227&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=DPD) George Mason University
The Middle Eastern Time Bomb
Excerpt: Four years of President Obama's foreign policy are having their full effect. After squandering time in sham "negotiations" with Iran and Palestine and abandoning Iraq to al-Qaeda, the President has made many situations more difficult—and urgent.
is testing its ballistic missiles. We cannot afford to waste any more time. After the President downplayed a military option for more than three years, recent pressures—both practical and political—have caused the Obama Administration to become more hawkish on the Iran nuclear issue in recent weeks. Iran
Dems' dire seat-uation. By Josh Margolin
Excerpt: Top aides on President Obama's re-election team are terrified that there will be scores of empty seats when he makes his acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention, party insiders said. Obama, once the biggest draw in politics, won't likely attract crowds as large as those at the 2008 convention because voters have gone sour on the poor economy, insiders said. (Racists are probably requiring IDs to get in, thus suppressing minority turnout because, according to Dems, minorities are too dumb to get IDs. My suggestion is to offer free cell phones and upgraded food stamp cards—place will be mobbed. ~Bob.)
Dems worried they can't fill Bank of
Stadium for Obama's acceptance speech. By Doug Powers America
Excerpt: It wouldn't be too surprising if the Dems ended up moving Obama's speech to Time Warner Arena where the first three nights of the convention will be held. As an excuse all they'd have to do is pretend they just found out the larger stadium is named after the greedy Bank of America and was built with non-union labor.
Egypt branded Islamist gunmen who killed 16 police near the Israeli border as "infidels" and promised on Monday to launch a crackdown following the massacre that has strained Cairo's ties with both and Palestinians. An Egyptian official said insurgents crossed into Israel from the Gaza Strip before attacking the border station on Sunday. They then stole two vehicles and headed to nearby Egypt , where they were eventually killed by Israeli fire. (Huh. Turns out they weren't Muslims, but "infidels." Probably Southern Baptists—they create a lot of trouble in that area. ~Bob.) Israel
Excerpt: Greek police say more than 1,600 illegal immigrants will be deported following a major crackdown in
in recent days. (Even left-wing Euro-progressives know what needs to be done… ~Bob.) Athens
Oxfam says hundreds being killed, raped, homes torched in security vacuum in east
Excerpt: With Congo's army diverted to fighting a new rebel group in eastern Congo, new militia groups have arisen and older ones are reasserting themselves, killing hundreds of defenseless civilians, the British charity Oxfam said Tuesday. (Or, as they call it in that part of the world, now blissfully free of white colonialism, "Tuesday." ~Bob.)
Gunmen Kill 16 in
Attack Central Nigeria Church
Didn't get the "Islam is a religion of peace" memo. ~Bob. Excerpt: Gunmen killed 16 people when they fired on worshippers at a church in
's central Kogi state during a Monday evening service, police said on Tuesday. Nigeria
Excerpt: Hundreds of people in northern
have protested against plans by an Islamist group to amputate the hand of a thief, reports say. Mali
Social Security Disability Insurance's incentive not to work. By
Charles Lane
Excerpt: Social Security Disability Insurance, however, pays people who can show that they are too mentally or physically impaired to remain in the labor force. In short, for many workers, SSDI creates a quasi-right not to work. This paradox is getting expensive. SSDI spending has doubled as a percentage of gross domestic product in the last 25 years, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
Harry Reid not releasing his own tax returns
Excerpt: Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid again deflected questions Monday about releasing his tax returns, even as he continued to pound the demand for Mitt Romney to make more of his own public. Instead, Reid pointed to the financial disclosure forms he files as a member of Congress, which provide different information.
Excerpt: The nuclear question is at the center of most countries'
policies. Iran China, France, Germany, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States have all engaged in negotiations to convince to give up its presumed quest for the bomb. Now, with talks sputtering, Western powers have implemented increasingly tough sanctions, including the European Union's recent embargo on Iranian oil, in the hope of compelling the regime to reverse course. Tehran
After the Fall. By Clifford D. May
Excerpt: Call me a squish but I can't be blasé about mass murder. The genocide carried out by the Communists in
Cambodia in the 1970s, and the slaughters of Tutsis by Hutus in in 1994, of Muslims by Serbs in Srebrenica in 1995, of Darfurians by Sudanese jihadis in recent years — these were shocking, appalling atrocities by any standard. They also were failures of American and European leadership, proof that the "international community" is a fiction and that the United Nations is useless. Rwanda
It's Far From Safe to Say That al-Qaeda is Dead. By Daveed Gartenstein-Ross
Excerpt: A growing chorus of Western analysts is arguing that al-Qaeda is dead, and that it is time to end the "global war on terror." As the ubiquitous CNN terrorism analyst and bestselling author Peter Bergen put it: "We can declare victory against the group and move on" to such challenges as "a rising China, managing the rogue regime in North Korea, continuing to delay Iran's acquisition of nuclear weapons, and — to the extent feasible — helping to direct the maturation of the Arab Spring."
Taliban Opens Office in
. By Thomas Joscelyn Zahedan, Iran
Excerpt: The Wall Street Journal reports that the Iranian government is expanding its ties to the Taliban and even allowing Mullah Omar's organization to set up an office in eastern
. The arrangement works as follows: A member of the Taliban's leadership council, the Quetta Shura, set up an office in the eastern Iranian city of Iran Zahedan in late May, according to a senior Western diplomat in and a senior Afghan official. Kabul
56% Think Loan Guarantees for Solyndra Were A Bad Idea
Excerpt: Most voters don't think the federal government should have invested in the failed alternative energy firm Solyndra which ended up costing taxpayers more than a half-billion dollars. But most also think it's business as usual for government officials to help companies they like. Just 16% of Likely U.S. Voters believe it was a good idea for the government to provide loan guarantees for Solyndra, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey. (The other 44% are, at best, not paying attention. At worst, corrupt Democrats or idiots. ~Bob.)
Allen West Sends Chick-Fil-A To Black Caucus Meeting And Offends Everyone. By Jennifer Bendery
Excerpt: A Democratic lawmaker says Rep. Allen West (R-Fla.) offended the entire Congressional Black Caucus by delivering Chick-fil-A chicken and biscuits to their weekly meeting -- and then walking out -- when it was his turn to provide the group with a formal lunch.
Excerpt: Emails obtained by The Daily Caller show that the U.S. Treasury Department, led by Timothy Geithner, was the driving force behind terminating the pensions of 20,000 salaried retirees at the
Delphi auto parts manufacturing company. The move, made in 2009 while the Obama administration implemented its auto bailout plan, appears to have been made solely because those retirees were not members of labor unions.
Report: Cronyism, political donations likely behind Obama, Holder failure to charge any bankers after 2008 financial meltdown
Excerpt: A new report from the conservative Government Accountability Institute (GAI) finds that President Barack Obama's and Attorney General Eric Holder's failure to criminally charge any top Wall Street bankers is likely a result of cronyism inside the Department of Justice and political donations made to Obama's campaign.
Excerpt: The tough-as-nails cop who was struck by up to nine bullets while aiding shooting victims at a Sikh temple in
is a Brooklyn-born ex-Marine known for his bravery, his proud pop told The Post yesterday. "That is him, believe me. He was a Marine. (Need to tell the post there are no "ex-Marines." ~Bob.) Wisconsin
October Surprise
said to be readying October attacks on Iranian nuclear sites. By Bill Gertz Israel
U.S. intelligence analysts watching for indicators of Israeli military action recently reported that there are signs the Jewish state plans an attack against in October. The Obama administration, meanwhile, is preparing to provide logistical support for a military strike but is pressing Israel to delay any action until the administration's policy of sanctions have had more time to work, and that any attack would be put off until after the November presidential election. (Obama can win back Jews and look strong by supporting this, and what is his anti-Semitic progressive base going to do—vote for Romney? ~Bob.) Iran
Two govt sites show high drunk driving for Hispanics
Excerpt: Caetano's analysis of FBI statistics for 1981 indicated that among persons 18 years of age and older, the arrest rate for driving under the influence was more than twice as high for Hispanics as non-Hispanics (Caetano 1984). Specifically, the rate per 100,000 population was 1,712.2 for Hispanics and 742.6 for non-Hispanics.
Green Profiteers. By Jacob Laksin
Excerpt: While the economy limps along, one industry is thriving: Environmental lawsuits against the federal government are moving ahead at a steady pace — and taxpayers are picking up the tab for the expensive litigation.
Suicide as a Jewish Value. By Daniel Greenfield
Excerpt: A month ago, Debbie Wasserman-Schultz sat down with the host of a Jewish television channel and could not name any reason for Jews to vote for Obama except for his support for abortion. Which is to say that the favorite muppet of the Democratic Party could not think of any reason to support B.O. except a mutual commitment that fewer Jews be born. It is a little-known fact that Margaret Sanger, that pioneer of eugenic solutions to "racial, political, and social problems", began by targeting Jews, opening her first center in
Brownsville, Brooklyn, complete with Yiddish and Italian flyers, aiming for the two immigrant groups whose high reproduction rates were considered a social problem.
Excerpt: Yesterday, Abdelfatah Mourou, a prominent Tunisian Islamist figure, was hospitalized after he was attacked by an attendee of a conference entitled, Tolerance in Islam, which he was heading in Kairouan.
Five Pakistani militants killed by own bomb
At least five militants were killed Monday when a bomb they were planting on a roadside exploded prematurely in
's north-western tribal region, an official said. (I love a happy ending. ~Bob.) Pakistan
Al Qaeda trio arrested in
Spain 'wanted to attack busy Gibraltar shopping centre from the air during the Olympics'
Excerpt: Three suspected Al Qaeda terrorists arrested in
Spain last week could have been planning to launch a devastating attack on a busy Gibraltar shopping centre from the air.
Spanish security services suspect the trio - two Chechen Russians and a Turk - were planning to assault the British colony to the south of
from above. Spain
Excerpt: International Christian Concern wrote on its website that "
deported the last of the 35 Ethiopian Christians who were detained for holding an all-night prayer vigil. Saudi security officials assaulted, harassed and pressured the Christians to convert to Islam during their incarceration." Saudi Arabia
Europe Matters… And How Could Wipe Out Your 401(k) Spain
Excerpt: Many people have been writing in to ask me, "why are you focusing on
Europe so much? Who cares about ?" The short answer is that everyone should care about Spain . Spain Spain could potentially take down the banking system in Europe, which would mean the facing a Financial Crisis at least on par with 2008. US
Cops Go After TWITTER After It Shields Theater-Threat Nut. By Jamie Schram
Excerpt: The NYPD will subpoena Twitter today to force the social-media site to identify a psycho poster who is threatening a "Batman"-style shooting rampage at a Broadway theater, The Post has learned. "This s--t ain't no joke yo — I'm serious, people are gonna die like aurora," the lunatic scrawled in one tweet, referring to last month's massacre at an Aurora, Colo., movie theater during a midnight premiere of "The Dark Knight Rises."
The Sex Bots Have Arrived
Warning: Adult content (ideas, not dirty pictures). Technology is catching up with Time. --Ron P. Excerpt: So in the case of we Millennials and our immersion in a culture of Baby Boomer-fueled, post-60s, mainstreamed sex and pornography, what is it that we have dekhed and what will the backlash be as these new bizarre sex-simulators develop into full-blown digital, virtual sex? (Darn it, Ron, I told you only send WITH dirty pictures! ~Bob.)
Style. By Baron Bodissey Kuwait
is a country where a person faces ten years in jail for tweeting some "insulting remarks" considered to be blasphemy. Kuwait is a country where drinking water in public during the "holy" Ramadan will land you in jail until the end of the Ramadan and bring you a heavy fine or prison. Kuwait is a country where Hindus, Sikhs and other "pagans" are explicitly forbidden to have temples and to hold their religious observances. Kuwait
Take Me Down to
Parasite City: By Gene Healy Washington, D.C.
Excerpt: The District is booming! "
Washington may have the healthiest economy of any major metropolitan area in the country," says bureau chief David Leonhardt in Sunday's Gray Lady. "You can actually see the prosperity"! Yes we can! New York Times D.C.
Brussels 2012: Conny Axel Meier's Speech. By Baron Bodissey
Excerpt: Conny Axel Meier is a publicist living in Gemmingen (
Southern Germany). He is the Chief Executive Manager of Bürgerbewegung Pax Europa (Citizens' Movement Pax Europa, BPE), the foremost Human Rights organization in Germany, which fights against the rising threats being imposed by the Islamization of Europe. BPE is an independent non-partisan movement and distances itself from all right-wing or left-wing extremists and all xenophobic movements.
The Real Poll Numbers. By Dick Morris
Excerpt: Romney is currently leading in every state McCain carried plus:
Indiana, New Hampshire, Wisconsin, Nevada, North Carolina, and . If he carries these states, he'll have 228 electoral votes of the 270 he needs to win. Colorado
Federal government's open-door immigration policy on welfare under fire. By Caroline May
Excerpt: The federal government allows immigrants to enjoy
's vast welfare safety net, from food stamps to housing benefits and Medicaid, and remain immune from repercussions to their immigration status. And on Monday, ranking Republican members of the Senate Finance, Agriculture, Budget, and Judiciary Committees wrote to Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton demanding to know why. America
MoveOn.org circulates petition for Reid. By Caroline May
Excerpt: The liberal advocacy group MoveOn.org is rushing to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's assistance, circulating a petition currently boasting 2,239 signatures to get Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney to release 10 years of tax returns. "We stand with Majority Leader Harry Reid in asking Mitt Romney to release 10 years worth of tax returns," the petition reads.
Allen West: Students who voted Obama in '08 'are back home with mommy and daddy.' By Melissa Quinn
Excerpt: Tea party favorite Florida Rep. Allen West described progressive political ideals as "enticing to young people at first, but that reality has a way of deflating those ideals…. "When you think about now that you have about forty five to fifty percent of those college graduates that just matriculated through that have probably voted for the president back in 2008, they are back home with Mommy and Daddy," he continued. "So the hope and change message, and all that enthusiasm and all the rah-rah sounded real good to them but now the practicality of life has hit them in the face and it doesn't work out."
Trailer Talk: 'Zero Dark Thirty' Teaser Taunts Accusations Of Intelligence Leaks
Excerpt: It's almost as if the folks who spliced and diced the 1:15 minutes worth of promotional footage were mocking the fact that a sitting Congressman suspects the White House leaked secret information to the film's crew in an effort to boost President Barack Obama's re-election chances….."Zero Dark Thirty" was originally slated to bow before the Nov. 6 elections until conservatives questioned the timing of the release as well as the intelligence issues surrounding the film. And that was before we learned a stack of papers on the topic was suddenly found - but not immediately handed over to the public - by the C.I.A.
Obama Administration Paves The Way For Sharia Law. By William Bigelow http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Government/2012/08/03/Obama-administration-paves-the-way-for-sharia-law
Excerpt: The most terrifying danger Americans face from a second Barack Obama term isn't the economy, which is scary enough. The most harrowing prospect is the Obama Administration's passivity in the face of attempts to introduce aspects of sharia law into our legal system. Now there is strong and open evidence of the Obama administration collaborating with Islamist activists to ensure the path toward sharia law is accelerated.
The Watch (2012)
Excerpt: Four everyday suburban guys come together to form a neighborhood watch group…. (Now playing at a theater near you. Used to be titled "Neighborhood Watch" until, well, you know…Barb.)
Just Curious
Excerpt: Why is it that when a nutjob gunman named Nidal Malik Hasan goes on a murderous rampage yelling "Allahu Akbar!" the authorities insist there's 'no connection to terrorism," but the dumb-ass loony white guy named Wade Michael Page goes on a murderous rampage without saying a damn thing ... and the authorities immediately label it an act of terrorism before they even know the motive behind it or have investigated it?
Study: One-third of doctors wouldn't take new Medicaid patients last year. By Sarah Kliff
Excerpt: [Sandra Decker's] research, published this afternoon in the journal Health Affairs, is the first that has ever given a state-by-state look at doctors' willingness to accept Medicaid. That makes it a helpful report to understand the factors that influence doctors' participation in Medicaid, alongside the public policy levers that could encourage them to join up.
The Natural Map of
Europe. By Pat Buchanan
Excerpt: "Apart from political maps of mankind, there are natural maps of mankind. ... One of the first laws of political stability is to draw your political boundaries along the lines of the natural map of mankind." So wrote H.G. Wells in "What Is Coming: A Forecast of Things to Come After the War" in the year of
and the Somme Offensive. In redrawing the map of Europe, however, the statesmen of Verdun ignored Wells and parceled out Austrians, Hungarians, Germans and other nationalities to alien lands to divide, punish and weaken the defeated peoples. Versailles
New Obama slogan has long ties to Marxism, socialism
Old article, but since this article, Wikipedia reportedly has been censored; no longer contains information on use of "Forward" by Marxists and Communists. So much for free speech. What law? –Barb. Excerpt: The Obama campaign apparently didn't look backwards into history when selecting its new campaign slogan, "Forward" — a word with a long and rich association with European Marxism. Many Communist and radical publications and entities throughout the 19th and 20th centuries had the name "Forward!" or its foreign cognates. …The slogan "Forward!" reflected the conviction of European Marxists and radicals that their movements reflected the march of history, which would move forward past capitalism and into socialism and communism.
Wikipedia Kills Page Linking Obama Slogan to Socialist Movement. By Noam Cohen
Excerpt: The effort to get Wikipedia to include articles on the socialist roots of the Obama-Biden campaign's slogan, "Forward," ended in failure on Tuesday. The article, linking the Democratic slogan to uses of the title "Forward" by various leftist publications, had become a subject of interest among some publications on the right, including The Daily Caller and commentators like Neal Boortz. …. After a debate among readers who also cast votes on the issue, the Wikipedia administrator essentially killed the page by having it redirect to the general article on the Obama-Biden presidential campaign; all that is left of the original article is the simple statement: "On April 30, 2012, the campaign announced that its slogan would be 'Forward.'"
The 1% Solution. By William L. Gensert
Excerpt: Yet it is the elite progressives who are the true 1%. The hardcore left, while few in number, seem to always dominate the national conversation, in support of an
where everyone does as he is told -- for the good of humanity, of course. America
Airing Harry Reid's Dirty Laundry. By Steve Baldwin
Excerpt: Senator Harry Reid claims to be an ethical politician and he often employs his Mormon religion in order to demonstrate his alleged immaculacy. However, the reality is that he is, in fact, one of the most ethically challenged politicians in office today. This report will review his alliances with corrupt individuals, his support of ACORN, his ties with organized crime figures and his chronic failure to comply with campaign finance laws.
Prince of fools, a multitude of fools
Some people have the vocabulary to sum up things in a way that you can quickly understand them. This quote came from the
. Someone over there has it figured out. It was translated into English from an article in the Czech Republic newspaper Prager Zeitungon on 04.28.2010. "The danger to Prague is not Barack Obama, but a citizenry capable of entrusting a man like him with the Presidency. It will be far easier to limit and undo the follies of an Obama presidency than to restore the necessary common sense and good judgment to a depraved electorate willing to have such a man for their president. The problem is much deeper and far more serious than Mr. Obama, who is a mere symptom of what ails America . Blaming the prince of the fools should not blind anyone to the vast confederacy of fools that made him their prince. The Republic can survive a Barack Obama, who is, after all, merely a fool. It is less likely to survive a multitude of fools, such as those who made him their president." De Tocqueville, who was so enamored of the commitment of Americans to liberty and limited government, would now condemn us (probably would have done so with Woody Wilson as president) for succumbing to the soft tyranny of government blandishments, the proliferation of federal laws and regulation, and rule by a host of bureaucrats--and now czars. And Obama is enabling himself to rule by fiat, executive orders: http://www.westernjournalism.com/a-comprehensive-list-of-obamas-worst-executive-orders/ America
Cordially, Larry Greenberg
GOP insider: Religion destroyed my party: A veteran Republican says the religious right has taken over, and turned his party into anti-intellectual nuts. By Mike Lofgren
Excerpt: Having observed politics up close and personal for most of my adult lifetime, I have come to the conclusion that the rise of politicized religious fundamentalism may have been the key ingredient in the transformation of the Republican Party. Politicized religion provides a substrate of beliefs that rationalizes—at least in the minds of its followers—all three of the GOP's main tenets: wealth worship, war worship, and the permanent culture war. (From the left. Need to know what they are thinking and saying. ~Bob.)
Sharia Law in
Excerpt: Sharia Law is advancing in
at both provincial and local levels. The provincial governments of Canada Canada for years have tacitly recognized Sharia law for Canada's Muslim minority by sending multiple welfare checks to polygamous Muslim men who raise multiple families in . Canada
US kills AQAP bombmaker, 9 fighters in pair of strikes in
Excerpt: The
US launched two drone strikes against al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula in today, killing a senior bombmaker and nine other fighters. The Yemen US has now conducted three strikes in in the past four days. Meanwhile, jihadists named one of the AQAP fighters killed in Saturday's drone strike. Yemen


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Tebow Mania wont be running anywhere near the Bears defense Sunday.
First of all, the Bears have seen better.
Nothing against Tebow but Cam Newtons a better athlete, hes faster, said linebacker Lance Briggs.
Theyve seen Newton, Daunte Culpepper, Michael Vick and others with mobility like Tebows. And besides, hes not Michael Vick, said linebacker Brian Urlacher.
What the Bears have noticed, more than anything else with Tebow, is whats happened on the scoreboards. Tebow was being scalded for ugly play but as far as Urlacher is concerned, Ive never been a part of an ugly win... Ugly win has no place in my book.


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With any injury comes opportunity in fantasy football. This week, the door opens for Wendell Smallwood to see an increased role for the Eagles after Darren Sproles' injury. We may have seen the last of Sproles as he had already stated this would be his final season, and my PPR teams will miss him. Smallwood is the only RB left on the Eagles' roster capable of picking up the receptions Sproles' was getting in this offense, which makes him worthy of a stash if not a start this week as the Eagles face the Chargers. Continue reading
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Week 10 Starts and Sits: Chris Johnson lives! Maybe. Sort of.
Even if Chris Johnson will only have one more good game this season, this is the game to start him. The Jaguars owe us that.
And Matt Forte could be in for a big game of his own if Matchups is correct that Trestman will lean on the run to protect a possibly not 100 percent Jay Cutler.
Is DeMarco Murray a safe bet the rest of the way? Keepers will take that chance. Continue reading
Week 9 Pickups coming up Cecil Shorts
I've coined a new fantasy football term this season: "getting Shonn Greened." Sadly, it's to describe the miserable performance of my own fantasy team.
I drafted well, according to most rankings, guides, and general opinion, but my team manages, time and time again, to play down to my opponent. They underwhelm when everyone expects them to have a huge week, and they never text me to let me know ahead of time.
I first used "getting Shonn Greened" when I was destroyed by the Shonn Greene owner in Week 6 after Greene had been a huge disappointment thus far.
This week, the failings were all on my team. I lost because Larry Fitzgerald didn't get the ball to break the plane against the 49ers Monday night on his fourth down dive…or because Dez Bryant was a fingertip too far into the endzone against the Giants when he came down with the game-winning pass.
Fingertips…I mean, what are they good for?
So needless to say, I expect my team to continue to underachieve and/or inspire my opponent to have his best game of the year. Trust that I'll be getting Shonn Greened all season.
Week 9 Pickups
Considering that we're halfway through the year, I'm dropping our usual format. Instead, I'll just be listing a few names with the most important of those coming off the top. Skim through these names and add as you see fit.
This late in the season, you may be looking for stashes rather than immediate one-week plugins, so I leave the choice to you as to which of these guys is most worth adding on your roster.
The high priority pickups are names we've talked about previously. Jonathan Dwyer (Steelers RB) could hold onto the early down role in Pittsburgh despite the return of Rashard Mendenhall. The Rams expect Danny Amendola (Rams WR) to try returning to active duty this week, and I expect him to immediately become Sam Bradford's favorite person ever. Titus Young (Lions WR), in his first game filling in for the injured Nate Burleson, scored twice. So if he wasn't good enough you to pick him up last week, maybe he's changed your mind.
Cecil Shorts (Jaguars WR) appears to be the No. 1 guy in Jacksonville and has a schedule worth watching the rest of the season. You might not like watching the Jaguars passing game, but Shorts has WR3 potential. While many of us forgot about Dustin Keller (Jets TE) while he was hurt, Mark Sanchez did not. As long as he's the Jets' quarterback, Keller will remain a big part of the passing game.
Josh Gordon (Browns WR) continues to receive the most looks in Cleveland. While he didn't get in the endzone against the Chargers, you shouldn't hold that against him. On the other hand, Ryan Broyles (Lions WR) made it to pay dirt for the second straight week. He's no Titus Young, but if the Lions' offense turns around, Broyles will retain his value as an important part of the offense near the goal line.
On the quarterback front, Josh Freeman (Bucs QB) has emerged as a solid bye week option with three straight three-touchdown weeks. This week, he gets to face the Raiders, who are still without their top corners.
There's not a lot of talent emerging at this point in the season, but you might find a few names on the waiver wire who disappointed their owners early in the year. Jacquizz Rodgers (Falcons RB) logged his best game of the season in Week 8, but he may never live up to the hype he had coming into 2012. DeAngelo Williams (Panthers RB) would have value if traded, but it seems unlikely considering his hefty contract. LeGarrette Blount (Bucs RB) might see his number called before the trade deadline, but he'd have to land in Green Bay to have starter value.
I've been hearing all about how much Green Bay likes Steven Jackson (Rams RB) this week, but I've also been hearing that the Packers won't be willing to part with the money it would take to bring a big name in to shore up their running game.
And lastly, Peyton Hillis (Chiefs RB) returned to the field this past week. Hillis had several good runs while the Chiefs were neglecting Jamaal Charles on Sunday. The Chiefs may mix him in more often to keep Charles healthy and add some kind of variety to their offense.
And stop sleeping on the Miami Dolphins' D/ST.
Jamaal Charles owners: How to replace your stud running back
If you lost Jamaal Charles on Sunday, you don't have a lot of options. He was your first round pick, and unless you play in a very small league, it's unlikely you have someone else of Charles' caliber on your roster to pick up the slack.
You also aren't going to find many first-round quality players on the waiver wire. So at this point, you are left with the desperation options.
It's time to beg, borrow, cheat, or steal.
One note before we start — you don't have to do these in this order. Begging is for the worst off of the Charles' owners, but all of us could benefit from "stealing," even if we didn't lose Charles. In fact, "stealing" is probably a good place to start for the majority of you. That's why I put it at the end…
A trade is the fastest way to fix your roster when you face a catastrophic injury like losing Charles. You won't ever have as strong a team as you had before, but just like getting burned on a bad investment, you have to take stock of what you have, package your assets, and sell off what you can to improve your net worth (in this case, your team).
Now I'm assuming you're in dire straits without Charles. You might not have another running back capable of even RB2-quality production. Maybe you were rotating a stream of flex-level running backs in alongside Charles. Maybe the only other stud on your roster was your top-5 quarterback.
If you can field a respectable roster in Week 3 without Charles, hold off and move on to the less drastic strategies below. But if you're rocking back and forth in the fetal position while screaming "Jamaaaaaal. WHY?!?," stay with me here…
Hopefully, you drafted some good depth at at least one position. It's probably safe to assume it's not running back, so let's pretend you have a little extra talent at quarterback or wide receiver.
It's time to start talking to every owner in your league who has a hole at wide receiver or quarterback and a running back worth starting every week. Package what you have and shop it.
Start your negotiations by making a reasonable offer, but if that goes south, beg. Beg like you're life depended on it. Play the pity card, and maybe someone will grant you a chance at their prize running back.
Target the owners of Chris Johnson, Steven Jackson, Arian Foster, and Shonn Greene, who may be disappointed in what they've brought to the box score so far. You don't have the luxury of being disappointed in them. You just need high-ceiling starters.
Chris Johnson would be the first player I'd target. Foster or Jackson might come at a discount since they are currently injured, and Greene owners might be convinced that he won't rise to the occasion this season either.
For the right price, I'd take a chance at Greene.
Float your starting-quality backup quarterback out there packaged alongside one of your WR2 or WR1-level wide receivers. If you feel good enough about your QB2, try offering your stud-level starter to the guy that drafted Peyton Manning.
It's a great time to trade Matthew Stafford to the highest bidder if you smartly drafted a quality alternative in case Stafford didn't make it a full 16 games. Maybe you'll miss out on his breakout season, but you could end up with a fantasy stud to replace what you lost in Charles.
If trading for a stud or potential stud doesn't work, it's time to look at the lesser options and "borrow."
You're not actually borrowing in this situation. You're still trading, but you're looking at the potential to upgrade this player down the road.
If left with no other options, go ahead and look at trading depth for depth. Maybe you could deal a backup tight end, WR3, or your backup quarterback to give yourself some more depth at running back.
Nabbing someone like Joseph Addai, Marshawn Lynch, C.J. Spiller, or Ryan Grant could still prove valuable. Don't write anyone off. But don't take any terrible deals either just to add a running back to your squad. You have to get a decent value for the package you put together. A bad trade would pretty much sink your season.
You might try to sneak a deal for a promising up-and-comer.
Make a play for Ben Tate whose owner may not need his opportunistic play for the next several weeks while Foster heals up as much as you could. Look for James Starks, who is rising in Green Bay. Maybe the rest of your league hasn't noticed yet. Finally, it pays off to have a guy in your league who lives under a rock!
While getting a running back out of the deal would be preferred, it's okay to consider a trade that upgrades your other positions. Anything that improves your team will help, and maybe that additional strength at quarterback or wide receiver could be turned into running back depth at a later date.
While you might not start these running backs right away or have no need for the additional depth at another position, these players are good to have. You can hold onto them for now, start them when they have decent matchups, and maybe somewhere down the road, they'll have a big enough game for you to deal them again.
On that next trade, that's when you might land a stud to replace Charles.
Okay, I realize most people don't want to cheat. But some do. And I feel it's my duty to cover this even if I don't wholeheartedly endorse it. In fact, I'll despise you if you pull it off. But hey, we're in it to win it. So here goes…
This one's the hard one. You might not have a chance at swindling an owner in your league, and even if you do, you might not get this trade past the rest of the owners in your league. But…rumors and misinformation might be a decent way to get a fantasy starter off another owner.
All it takes is a text, presumed to be a forward from Twitter, with "RT @AdamSchefter" in front, and you could have another owner thinking they need to sell high. (Kidding, of course. Who would do that?)
Haven't you always wanted to be "that guy?"
You could make a play for Matt Forte by talking up Marion Barber's upcoming return and his ability to vulture every touchdown from Forte the rest of the way. It is possible, even if it's not probable. So it's not a lie, MOM!
Sure, you still have to worry that it comes true, in some part, but Forte's a decent recovery from losing Charles.
Steven Jackson owners might be willing to believe he'll never be healthy again this season. He looked slow in the first game of the season, didn't he? Might as well get a decent value for him rather than deal with his questionable status all season long.
Ryan Mathews certainly isn't going to get enough touches to be worth anything in San Diego. So what if every analyst out there seems to believe he's the better back. Tolbert is clearly the guy that's going to get all the fantasy points, right?
Use rumors and speculation to your advantage, and you just might "negotiate" your way into a nice consolation prize.
But yes, if you pull this off, several people in your league will call you out for it. You'll be cursed for the rest of the season, and you probably won't even make it to the championship game due to karma. All wins have their price.
There's not going to be a lot on the waiver wire, but there's enough. Now that you've lost Charles, it's time to take everything you can and "steal" value for free off the wire.
First, your Kansas City replacements. Unfortunately, they'll cost the most and probably produce the least.
Thomas Jones + Dexter McCluster + Le'Ron McClain
I covered this in this week's waiver wire post, but Jones probably assumes the lead back duties here. He's not exciting; in fact, he's looked totally finished so far this season. But he's the guy listed second on the depth chart, and he's likely to get the goal line looks, at least initially.
Jones is the running back I'd try to pickup first, but don't break the bank to get him. He's not worth it, especially with how lackluster the Chiefs offense has been thus far. Thomas Jones is not going to spark anything for them.
Dexter McCluster's been used as a gadget guy by the Chiefs and has gotten more touches than Jones so far this year up until Charles was injured. With his ability to act as a receiver or running back (not to mention his eligibility as both a WR and RB on some fantasy sites), McCluster may actually see the most productive touches in Charles' absence. He'll also come at a lower cost than Jones if you're having to bid on McCluster in a FAAB.
The dark horse in this is Le'Ron McClain. We've seen him take more than his fair share of the work during his time in Baltimore, and now he's in the mix in Kansas City.
Jones is old, and McCluster is undersized. So the bulk of the workload could easily land in McClain's lap. Again, he's not going to blow the doors off anyone, but he could be productive if the Chiefs pick themselves up off the floor.
Assuming you miss out on Jones and McCluster, stash McClain. You never know.
And here's where the real stealing comes in. If you have the roster space, I'd claim every single decent handcuff back still on waivers that you can. That list includes Deji Karim in Jacksonville, Kendall Hunter in San Francisco, Delone Carter in Indy, and Michael Bush in Oakland.
Bush and Carter have carved a role of sorts on their offenses for now with the potential to do more, especially if there's an injury. Hunter's not getting a lot of touches, but he certainly looks like he could do plenty with them after leading the league in rushing during the preseason. And Karim will continue to protect Maurice Jones-Drew's long-term health by taking a few touches each week until MJD suffers a setback or another injury.
If they're out there, I'd go get Willis McGahee, who could end up winning John Fox's favor if Moreno can't stay healthy, and LaDainian Tomlinson, who still might be the most productive back on the Jets, first.
You're goal with these backups is to be first in line to benefit when the next devastating injury hits fantasy owners. And in the meantime, you can tell your tale of woe over a campfire to the rest of your league to scare them into trading you for their own handcuff.
It's not going to make you any friends, but this strategy is an act of desperation.
And if you can't "steal" your way back into fantasy relevance, well…you better start trolling the waiver wire and maximizing every spot on your roster. You're going to need every point you can get the rest of the way.
RIP Jamaal's ACL. Pour some out for your homies' knees. And fingers crossed this doesn't happen to any other first-round picks this season.
And seriously, what's going on in KC? Charles is their third ACL tear this season.
Give me Denarius Moore like this Week 2 Waiver Wire
What happened this weekend? This happened. But more importantly, here's a few ways to get your team back into shape.
Thomas Jones / Dexter McCluster / Le'Ron McClain
The situation in Kansas City doesn't look great, but if Jamaal Charles gets the dreaded ACL diagnosis we all expect this week, he won't be taking the field again. A committee of Jones and McCluster would try to fill the void, but it's free agent signing Le'Ron McClain who might have the best chance to stand up to the abuse the only offensive threat on the Chiefs will receive in Charles' absence. The downside of picking up any of the Chiefs' backfield is that you'll have to rely on the Chiefs to make something of themselves. They haven't done it so far through two weeks. And will they even be able to run? Without Eric Berry on the defensive side of the ball, they'll be playing from behind most of the season.
Thomas Jones is the most reliable pickup, but if your chances of getting him are slim, go after McCluster or McClain. Any or all of them could have value, small as it may be on this Chiefs' offense. We'll have to see how the Chiefs use them in Week 3.
Cam Newton
It's safe to say he's looking promising. After hanging 400 yards passing on the Packers, we can no longer sweep him under the rug as a fluke. Some of his success in Week 1 could be written off on the Arizona defense. In Week 2, we could assume the Packers weren't expecting the Panthers to come out throwing at them. But it's time to pickup Newton. His Week 2 performance, even with three picks and only one touchdown, made for a decent fantasy start. Keep your fingers crossed that you aren't starting him the week he comes back down to earth. To his credit, he'll be improving and getting more accustomed to NFL speed while the rest of the league tries to figure out how to stop him. It'll be interesting to see how that plays out.
Daniel Thomas
Much to my dismay, the rookie running back had 107 yards rushing and 10 yards receiving Sunday while Reggie Bush sat on the sideline. I don't like his "emergence" since it puts a damper on my Reggie Bush sleeper pick. That said, the Dolphins still didn't win on Sunday, so there's a very good chance they decide they need more Bush on the field. Thomas gives them a runner powerful enough to go up the middle and wear down defenses late in games, but he hasn't shown very much game-changing, playmaking ability yet. Still, better safe than sorry. If he wasn't drafted, make sure you get him on a roster this week.
Eric Decker
Decker might not get to stay on the field as much once Brandon Lloyd and Eddie Royal (injured Sunday) return from injury, but his 113 yards and 2 touchdowns will get him noticed by your league. He was one of my sleepers, and he's made big plays in both of the Broncos' games this season. That trend should continue while he's on the field. So even though his opportunity may be limited if the Broncos get healthy, hes' worth stashing to see if John Fox keeps him on the field. Denver certainly isn't going to win by dominating on defense, and they'll keep the more effective passer Kyle Orton under center at least until the Tebow-chanting masses storm the field.
Denarius Moore
Moore racked up 146 yards and a touchdown in impressive fashion Sunday. He didn't hesitate to go up and grab the football on his contested touchdown grab, and Jason Campbell wasn't afraid to put it up there for him either. Prior to this season, Moore was the talk of Raiders camp, which is why I made him a sleeper this season, and he woke up a little early this week with injuries to Jacoby Ford, Darrius Heyward-Bey, and Louis Murphy. If the coaches saw what we saw, they'll find a way to keep Moore on the field once the Raiders' wide receiver corps are back to 100 percent. Ford and Moore might be the two greatest offensive weapons the Raiders have besides Darren McFadden.
Fred Davis
Rushing himself back from offseason surgery, Chris Cooley isn't getting the targets he used to. Instead, they're going to Fred Davis, and Davis's making the most of them with over 100 yards in Week 1 and a score in Week 2. As long as Rex Grossman stays under center, Davis looks like he'll be reliable enough to be a TE1.
Scott Chandler
It's time we admitted that Chandler was legit. He's now scored in two consecutive Bills games. He's nothing special other than being a big dude, and Chandler has bounced around the league as a result. But the Bills seem intent on keeping him involved in the offense. I'd pick up more reliable options like Fred Davis before going out to get Chandler, but Fitzpatrick clearly likes the Great Big Scott in the red zone.
Overreaction Monday: Why Did I Draft Chris Johnson?
Chris Johnson. Steven Jackson. Adrian Peterson. THE COLTS! Why can't we have nice things?!?
Green Bay is an unstoppable force of fantasy football goodness. I'm picking up the Packers' ball boy on the waiver wire this week, and I fully expect him to get at least 10 touchdowns this season.
But the Saints defense is terrible. I will never trust them again. Look at how Aaron Rodgers tore them apart!
Ben Roethlisberger has lost his command of the offense. He's no longer a QB1. Why did I listen to those experts recommending him as a bargain? I'd rather have Cam Newton!
The Ravens will bowl over everyone with the mighty power of Ray Rice, crusher of kittens and unstoppable engine of fantasy points. I have no doubt.
There's something in the water in St. Louis. Sam Bradford…hurt. Steven Jackson…hurt. Danny Amendola…hurt. My fantasy stars are broken. Back to the waiver wire…
What happened to Matt Ryan? I thought he was supposed to ascend to the highest realm of fantasy quarterbacks this season. Instead, he was Ben Roethlisberger-ed. (It's a verb.) Will Julio Jones be enough save him?
Why are the Steelers wearing those blue uniform…oh, it's the Bears. How did we not see this coming? I know what happened — Big Ben got married this offseason while Jay Cutler called off his engagement. WEDDINGS RUIN FANTASY FOOTBALL!
Cedric Benson? He's the man. Look at all that yardage and a touchdown. Glad I drafted him while he was in prison!
The Browns tight ends are bound for fantasy greatness. Colt McCoy will hit them anytime they are in the end zone … but the Browns still won't win. CURSED!
Chris Johnson has more millions than yardage. I'm ruined. Why, oh, WHY did I take him the first round? Please accept my trade request: Chris Johnson for Mike Tolbert, straight up.
See, I told you Cam Newton would work out. HE'S THE BEST QUARTERBACK ON THE PLANET! (Peyton Manning is currently recovering from surgery on the moon.)
And Ryan Fitzpatrick is not in consideration because he went to Harvard.
Adrian Peterson … NO touchdowns? Donovan McNabb has ruined Peterson. Season over. Maybe I can deal him for C.J. Spiller.
The 49ers defense cannot be stopped! Yes, Ted Ginn, you will return every ball you touch.
Jamaal Charles and Matt Cassel are nothing without the greatness of Charlie Weis.
Rex Grossman will lead the Redskins straight to the Super Bowl!
Philip Rivers will take the Chargers all the way to the Super Bowl!
Matthew Stafford will lead the Lions straight to the Super Bowl!
Michael Vick will lead the Eagles straight to to the Super Bowl!
Tarvaris Jackson will lead the Seahawks…to the No. 1 overall pick in the 2012 draft. (Sorry, the Seahawks are terrible.)
The Bucs will not make the leap! Josh Freeman is a fantasy failure.
The Jags don't need Garrard. They have Luke McCown!
The Titans could use someone more like Luke McCown.
The Giants have found their David — the Redskins.
The Cardinals have finally found a quarterback again, but he's not quite as good as the one who started his first game against them.
Mark Sanchez is a closer! Look at that poise.
Tony Romo is not a closer! He'll never make it to the super Bowl. Fumbles are the antithesis of poise!
What's happening here? The sky is not falling. Just having a little fun with the first weekend of NFL football and the owner overreactions we're all guilty of after seeing our fantasy studs exceed or fail to meet expectations. It's only one week.
Feel free to add your own overreactions in the comments.
…and can I just say again how glad I am that football is back? I missed you terribly, NFL.
Believe it or not: Jags, DHB, LeGarrette Blount come alive while Jamaal Charles, Foster, Lloyd showoff in Week 8
There are a few head-scratchers in this mix. So don't get too excited on the waiver wire, but here are a few of the week's top performers.
David Garrard, QB, Jaguars: 260 yards, 4 TDs, 1 fumble, 2 rushing yards, 1 rushing TD vs. Cowboys
Unfortunately, you can't trust Garrard. Ever. He'll have a game like this against the now-quitting Cowboys and follow it up with a stinker against a pitiful defense. If this performance convinces any owner to pay a decent price for his services, SELL SELL SELL.
Calvin Johnson, WR, Lions: 9 catches for 101 yards, 3 TDs vs. Redskins
Matthew Stafford, QB, Lions: 212 yards, 4 TDs, 1 INT vs. Redskins
A huge fantasy day for these two young Lions' stars made plenty of owners happy. The good news: Stafford should keep getting the ball to Megatron on a regular basis. Shaun Hill was putting up numbers like a top fantasy quarterback until he went down, and Stafford is more talented. Next week against the Jets, the Lions will face a greater challenge, but Stafford's a clear must-own the rest of the way.
BenJarvus Green-Ellis, RB, Patriots: 112 yards, 2 TDs, 1 catch for 11 yards vs. Vikings
Just when we thought Danny Woodhead was the back you wanted to own in the Patriots' offense, they change things up and go back to the "Law Firm" (BenJarvus Green-Ellis). It's impossible to know what Belichick is thinking, but those in need can take a chance on Green-Ellis until the next Belichick tinkering hands off the ball to someone else.
Jamaal Charles, RB, Chiefs: 177 rushing yards, 61 receiving yards (238 total) vs. Bills
He's capable of much more if only he didn't have to share the rock with Thomas Jones. Maybe this lack of opportunity is all to keep Charles fresh for the playoffs, but it's got to be incredibly frustrating for Charles and his fantasy owners. He's bound to see increased touches as the season goes on. Haley's got to be thinking the same, right?
Brandon Lloyd, WR, Broncos: 7 catches for 169 yards, 1 TD vs. 49ers
It's always good to see your studs get back on track. Lloyd put together another amazing performance in this one after a couple of quiet weeks. Clearly, Orton only has eyes for Lloyd in this offense, and that's a good thing for all the Lloyd owners out there.
Arian Foster, RB, Texans: 102 yards, 1 TD, 9 catches for 65 yards vs. Colts
Speaking of back on track, this stat line was not quite as amazing as Foster's last performance against the Colts, but he didn't disappoint any owners. Foster should keep on rolling unless he gets injured enough to give way to Derrick Ward.
LeGarrette Blount, RB, Bucs: 120 yards, 2 TDs vs. Cardinals
I told you that you should grab him. Now, it's probably too late. It looks like Blount will be the workhorse running back for the Bucs from here on out.
Mike Sims-Walker, WR, Jags: 8 catches for 153 yards, 1 TD vs. Cowboys
With Garrard returning to the field, Sims-Walker returned to fantasy relevance. His owners have to hope this will be the beginning of a beautiful friendship — between their Sims-Walker and the end zone. But keep in mind that Marcedes Lewis remains in the mix when the Jags get in the red zone, and he scored twice on Sunday against the Cowboys. His emergence as a touchdown machine will hurt Sims-Walker's production all season long.
Larry Fitzgerald, WR, Cardinals: 6 catches for 72 yards, 2 TDs vs. Bucs
Yes, he's alive.
Dan Carpenter, K, Dolphins: 5/5 FGs, 1 XP vs. Bengals
A kicker among the scoring leaders? It seems to happen every week. The Dolphins' Carpenter has a great leg, if you're looking for that kind of thing. It's just hard to get excited about fantasy kickers.
Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR, Raiders: 5 catches for 105 yards, 1 TD vs. Seahawks
DHB was really the only Raiders' receiving target left standing this week, and with no one to compete with for catches, he actually did something. His Week 8 performance showed us what he's capable of if the stars align and if he catches the ball. More to come? To be determined. But he's worth a grab as stash/sleeper play going into Week 9. The Raiders are likely to keep Louis Murphy and Chaz Schilens out until after their bye week in Week 10.
Week 3 Quick Hot Hands, Cold Shoulders: Take a chance on Kyle Orton, Brandon Marshall, and Vick
No time for a full start/sit post this week, but if you're struggling to make a call for you lineup this morning, I do have lots of wonderful links for you.
Fantasy Football Librarian's Consensus Start/Sit: When it comes to Brett Favre, I'm firmly in the "sit him" camp until he proves that he's worth starting on the field this season. That might never happen the way the Vikings have looked in the last two weeks.
Razzball's Week 3 Schmidt/Schmart: But note that Knowshon Moreno is out this week.
FFXtreme's Start and Bench Advice: Lots of love for Michael Vick, and I'm also picking up Keiland Williams in hopes that he gets a larger role soon.
USA Today's Fantasy Joe Studs and Duds: Let them tell you why you should believe in Brandon Marshall this week.
TMR's Love/Hate for Week 3: Giving Kyle Orton a little recognition and a recommendation for this week against the Colts.
Fantasy Football Nerd's Where to Put 'Em: Putting Jamaal Charles on the bench.
SI's Start 'em, Sit 'em Week 3 and Projections: Breaking down each game's starts and sits
FF Toolbox's Start 'em and Sit 'em: Dwayne Bowe is going to be a risky start until Matt Cassel improves, and Josh Morgan is a lesser noticed gem that could be worth a start this week, especially in deeper leagues.