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(Walk-Off Talk is an informal series of responses between members of the Walk-Off Walk family. Today, we talk about who should be the manager in 2018 with Ryan Cothran, Stephen Tolbert, and me – Tommy Poe.)
Okay, guys, I think we're ready to decide the manager of the Atlanta Braves for the 2018 season and, with any luck, the many years to follow. Why John Coppolella trusted us with this responsibility remains unknown, but we cannot let him down. We got our list of in-house candidates that the powers-that-be are pushing and I know you guys are considering other options so let's dive right into this mess.
Candidate #1 – Brian Snitker Survives
|By Jeff Morris. Follow him on Twitter @AtlBravesJeff
Tommy: Well, I'm sure many people won't like this option. Even his long-time supporters have resigned themselves to accept that the dismissal of Snitker after the 2017 season may be inevitable, but there might be a chance he stays for 2018. Just yesterday, the AJC's Mark Bradley indicated the front office might be leaning that way. Regardless of how that plays out, the case for him returning is very thin. It seemingly boils down to the old stand-by – "the players love him." Freddie Freeman certainly does and if Freeman wants to play shortstop, I'm fairly convinced the Braves will let him. Snitker's obviously a good foot soldier and a player's manager, but when it comes to management skills, I'm just not seeing it. Does he put players in the best position to succeed? Does he think several steps ahead to consider all possibilities while also making a quick decision? Does he use all of the information available to him to help influence his decision or fall victim to old habits? Does he help the players progress as professionals? When it comes to each of these questions, the best grade I could give Snitker is average, though below-average is more likely in most cases.
To be fair – something I rarely care to be – Snitker was given a roster in which everything had to go right for this season to have turned out much better than we have witnessed. Bartolo Colon transformed from the rotund ageless wonder to the rotund aged failure. Jim Johnson taught us the value of FIP. Freeman got hurt. Dansby Swanson struggled massively. Matt Kemp was Matt Kemp. Emilio Bonifacio, Eric O'Flaherty, Chase d'Arnaud (for about five seconds) had roster spots. The deck was stacked against Snitker. Still, throughout the season, Snitker made matters worse. He called on the wrong guy to pitch out of the bullpen or pinch-hit many times in 2017. He seemed totally incapable of predicting what other managers would do. He played veterans over rookies even though the team needed to find out what they had in the younger guys. For all that Snitker couldn't control, the things that he theoretically could too often showed Snitker to be a man under-qualified for the job at hand. While Freeman may love Snitker, this is a results-driven business and even if you accept the win-loss record for a roster this inept can't completely fall on the manager, it's hard to be excited about the decisions he did make.
Stephen: Yeah, of all the scenarios, this one seems like the least likely. I've argued both in a post and on Twitter, that the Brian Snitker problem pales in comparison to the lack of talent problem facing Atlanta. This argument I think has led some people to think I'm in favor of keeping him. Let it be clear – Brian Snitker is not a major league caliber manager. His contract should not be renewed. Even if I'm right and managers only contribute +/- 3 Wins, Snitker is still at the bottom of that range. I'll take +3 Wins over -3 Wins any day and Atlanta needs to get a real manager that can be a daily asset instead of a constant liability. Tactically and strategically, Snit is playing checkers and while he's been an important part of the Braves past, the future requires a new voice. A better voice.
The committee appreciates everything you've done for the organization over the years Brian, here's a nice, cushy front office position. As for the rest, we'll take it from here.
Ryan: The problem that I have had this season with his roster is his bizarre usage of abysmal players over competent players. I discussed a stat on Twitter the other day that Emilio Bonifacio and Danny Santana received nearly 200 combined plate appearances with 45 coming in high-leverage situations. Add Jace Peterson's 190 to that stack, and then compare it to the Adamses (Matt and Lane) and it's a downright abomination. Yes, there is an excuse that can bail out Snitker and it's the fact that this was the roster given to him and he had no say so in it…but do we believe that? I don't. It was alluded to by Coppy, after Bonifacio's DFA, that he was Snitker's choice to fill out the roster. That sounds about right. Knowing Coppy's mindset, it just doesn't make sense that he'd make that same mistake again if it was his call solely.
There are others that I could point to but now we're just swatting the flies off of Snitker's career. He doesn't keep his players healthy, is a poor tactician, and that's enough for me to look to others.
Candidate #2 – Ron Washington
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Stephen: As it's become more and more apparent Brian Snitker won't be retained, the most popular name mentioned as a replacement has been Ron Washington. And there's some logic behind it. Washington not only has big-league experience as a manager but a significant amount of success as well. He was the man at the helm of the Texas Rangers from 2007-2014, taking them from perineal basement dweller to back to back World Series in 2010 and 2011. Overall, he had a .521 winning percentage in Texas in his 8 years and established himself as one of the better managers in the league. Add that to the fact that he's already on the staff, already has a relationship with the players, and it's easy to understand why he's so high on the list.
Washington isn't the perfect candidate though. For one, he's had some significant personal issues. During the 2009 season, Washington tested positive for cocaine and later confirmed he had indeed been using. After the 2014 season, Washington somewhat surprisingly resigned as manager of the Rangers citing personal reasons. A week later it was widely reported the resignation was due to a sexual assault allegation against a reporter and a week after that Washington confirmed he had been having an extramarital affair. We'll probably never know the full story but these lapses in judgment are real concerns when deciding whether to make a guy the face of your organization.
Another issue is Washington is considered an old-school manager. And while that has been shown it can work given the right talent, it would be nice for the organization to consider a more analytical guy. Less bunts, more creative bullpen use, a progressive approach to platoons or bench usage, etc. That's not Washington so Atlanta needs to be clear on what type of guy they want before going back to the old-school well.
Ryan: In looking at Washington's years at Texas, the one thing that I noticed was that he rode players HARD! Numerous guys year after year were getting upper-600 and 700 plate appearances. In today's game, I just don't like this mindset. I want to see the usage of super-utility outfielders and infielders rotating around the field to provide rest. While I'm not going to speak in depth about the personal issues Washington has faced, I'm not going to deny that it worries me, as managing a baseball team isn't exactly a low-stress job. He's not my guy, but it lies more with the first reason rather than the latter.
Tommy: What you said in regards to his old school approach sticks with me, Stephen. Ron Washington once said about bunting that, "you can take that analytics and shove it." He then added, "I do it (bunting) when I feel it's necessary, not when the analytics feel it's necessary, not when you guys feel it's necessary, and not when somebody else feels it's necessary. It's when Ron Washington feels it's necessary. Bottom line." Apparently, Washington 3:16 means I just bunted on you in the third inning because I thought it was necessary. I have to say it's that kind of thinking that scares me about Washington. He had success, there is no doubting that, but if you, as I do, subscribe to the Three Tiers of Managing Jim Leyland laid out that Joe Posnanski refined, the most important skill for a manager is the actual act of managing a game. And when it comes to that, Washington concerns me. I don't want a manager who shuts himself off to the idea that there is new thinking – supported by analytics – that bunting and being hyper-aggressive on the bases depresses run production. Now, maybe that's changed since his 2014 spring training interview I referenced. Maybe. But I have my doubts.
Candidate #3 – Bo Porter
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Ryan: If I'm going internal, Bo knows he's my guy. I was very hesitant and vocal about Bo before as I saw him make some excruciatingly painful managerial decisions, but knowing that Bo has managerial experience and has gotten his feet wet tells me that he could be the only forward-thinking baseball guy in the internal candidate discussion, as Eddie, Terry, Snitker, and Washington are likely Bobby Cox guys (old school) and will coach similarly to the legend. Bo's been quoted that he looks much deeper than the superficial statistics and keeps his own chart of advanced metrics. This quote was found by a great twitter follow in @JawnCoppolella and it provides the majority of my opinion.
"Batting average to me is the most overrated statistic in baseball," said Porter, whose Astros rallied to defeat the Rockies 3-2 in 12 innings Monday.
Like most players, Porter barely paid attention to advanced stats when he roamed the field. But since becoming a coach, the youngest manager in MLB has started to delve deeper into the inside-baseball side of the game.
"When you're trying to make a decision and place value to how important is this guy versus the importance of this guy, you have to go beyond the surface," Porter said. "For me, I can give you my eye-test opinion. But when you're trying to really get to the (bottom) of it, there's information that will let you know."
Porter keeps a chart of hard-hit balls and the numbers factor into lineup decisions. He pays attention to hitters who clean up only against poor pitching. He understands the value of batting average on balls in play.
"I have my own theory when I'm talking about (signing) a free agent," Porter said. "The first thing I'm going to do, I'm going to eliminate all his numbers against my team. … People make this mistake a lot. They go, 'Well, this guy kills us.' And then you get him on your team. Well, you know what? He did 40 percent of his damage against your pitchers."
Asked if he has a Sabermetrics card, Porter said yes. He appeared to be joking. But he sounded like a proud member.
"It's easy to look at batting average, wins-losses, ERA," Porter said. "I mean, that information is available to everybody."
Tommy: Man, I hope that's how he thinks now. I've been all over the map with Porter and one of the biggest reason comes down to analytics. Reports out of Houston at the time he was relieved suggested that Porter didn't embrace analytics, but he disputes that and the amount of shifting done in Houston while he was the manager supports his contention. He's described as fiery and very protective of his players. What happened in Houston may have simply been a case of a relationship between manager and general manager that simply couldn't work. Considering he's worked under John Coppolella this year, it would seem that Porter should have a good relationship with this general manager and that could help him move forward.
Stephen: If, as the committee, we decided to go internal for this decision, then Porter has my vote. Porter's positive views of analytics as well as his history and experience being a player's manager are enough for me to feel comfortable with him being the guy. Porter has spent the last year working in the organization so a relationship with the players and the front office is already present. That last part is especially important given the reported rocky relationship the current manager has with the higher-ups. To be clear, I think an outside hire is still preferable but I understand the desire for stability and familiarity in this decision so if this is how we go, I can live with it.
Candidate #4 – Eddie Perez
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Tommy: As we continue to cycle through the in-house options, there's Eddie Perez. It's hard to get overly excited about Perez. He's just kind of there. That said, he does have a legitimate argument to be included in this discussion. He's led a team to a Venezuelan Winter League title and brought the squad all the way to the Caribbean Series finals, where they lost to Mexico. On that team was Adonis Garcia, but we won't hold that against Perez. The former personal catcher has been part of the Braves' coaching staff since 2007 and is a Bobby Cox disciple. Last winter, the Rockies flirted with Perez before choosing Bud Black. It was also reported that the Diamondbacks had interest in him as well. Last winter also had the strange situation where Perez was reportedly going to take over as the manager of Team Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic only to have players already committed to the team threaten to bolt over the possible dismissal of Omar Vizquel, the current manager. That's probably not something about how the players felt about Perez, but about loyalty to Vizquel. Still a weird event.
Notice I didn't mention anything about his managerial abilities when it comes to strategy because it's so hard to get a read on that. One problem we have seen from Bobby Cox disciples is that they try to manage just like Cox. It's worth mentioning that Cox is in the Hall of Fame so there are worse people to try to manage like, but can you really be a successful manager when you keep looking down at your "WWBD?" bracelet? All that said, Perez does have some experience helming a club, even if it's only the winter leagues, and has served a few different roles in Atlanta. He knows the players, he knows the system, and he would be a strong Latino presence on a team with a number of young and hungry players from Central America and the Caribbean.
Stephen: The kind way for me to say this is I have zero interest in Eddie Perez being the next manager of the Atlanta Braves. I could make a whole argument as to why but the easiest way to say it is he doesn't bring anything new or interesting to the table. Just another old school, old guard, Bobby Cox disciple and that well dried up long ago. Hard pass.
Ryan: I really have no opinion on Eddie Perez as it seems to me he'd have been given a shot to manage somewhere by now, which might be telling. There's no doubt he's beloved in this organization and rightfully so, and he's also beloved by his fellow countrymen. I also really like Eddie, but in my opinion, there's likely the same mentality that's been present for 3 decades in his approach and I'm ready for different.
Candidate #5 – Terry Pendleton
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Stephen: No list of managerial candidates for the Braves is complete without at least mentioning Terry Pendleton. It's almost impossible to believe but 2018 will be Pendleton's 17th year as a coach for the Atlanta Braves. After a distinguished playing career, Pendleton spent nine years as the hitting coach under Bobby Cox before being moved to 1st base coach when Fredi Gonzalez was hired. After six years there, Pendleton was transitioned to full-time bench coach when Brian Snitker was hired and has remained there since.
While Pendleton was gaining all this experience in Atlanta, his name was being mentioned for manager openings not only with the Braves but other organizations too. Both Washington and St Louis at separate times had Pendleton on a short list of candidates to fill a vacancy and while it still hasn't happened for him, his experience coaching in a major league dugout is unimpeachable.
My biggest issue with Pendleton mirrors my issues with Eddie Perez. He's one of Bobby's Boys from the good ole days. It's just retreading the same idea over and over and frankly I have zero interest in traveling down the same road for the 100th time. Time to pave a new way. I think Terry deserves a chance to manage somewhere, sometime. Just not here. Not now.
Ryan: I've liked Terry Pendleton for a long time. It has a lot to do with his time with the Braves, but it likely has more to do with family connections and the fact that he nearly kicked the living crap out of crybaby Chris Johnson. Of the guys currently on the bench, Terry would be my choice as I feel he'd do what's best for the team, not the individual. Still, this is a gut feeling as there's no real proof that he'd be any different than the last three, and going with the ol' gut seems cliche for "I really don't have any proof that this could work, but what the heck!" That's not good enough. I want a proven, unique manager that will use the entire roster.
Tommy: Honestly, there's little more than I can say. It is striking that Pendleton used to be a bit of an interesting candidate out there who interviewed for jobs or at least was considered, but over the last several years, that interest has dried up. I wonder if the Chris Johnson situation Ryan spoke of had something to do with that or maybe Pendleton doesn't interview well. Whatever the case, it seems Pendleton is a lifer in the coach role – much like Snitker. If someone really felt he was a manager, he would have already gotten a shot by now.
Candidate #6 – Outside Hire
Ryan: Dave Martinez is my man. He's been Joe Maddon's right-hand guy going on a decade and has been groomed to study deeper to create a winning ballclub. Hopefully like Maddon, Martinez will be a manager that utilizes the entire roster to maintain camaraderie and health for a season. If the Braves go into 2018 not able to shed Nick Markakis or Matt Kemp, someone has to come in and be bold enough to play both in part-time roles so they can be healthy for an entire year. Even if the more likely of the 2 in Markakis gets moved, someone has to have the cojones to sit Kemp regularly and utilize a platoon in left field. It just feels like it'll be more of the same if Braves stay internal, and I want a manager that aligns more with Coppy and his crew rather than Schuerholz and company. For me, that guy is Martinez.
Tommy: I have long been on the Dave Martinez train so I'm on board with your suggestion, but here's one of my own – Don Wakamatsu. Similar to Porter, Wakamatsu took over a team in the middle of a rebuild in the Mariners back in 2009, but they finished over .500 with him at the helm. The next year, the wheels came off and the Mariners fired him. One more common theme with Porter – Wakamatsu seemed to be at odds with his former general manager, Jack Zduriencik. To be fair to Wakamatsu, everyone seemed at odds with the former Mariners' general manager except for his high-priced – and often underperforming – player acquisitions. Zduriencik once took the side of Chone Figgins over Wakamatsu after Figgins confronted the manager during a game. In Atlanta, that would be unlikely to happen. Many suggested Wakamatsu lost the clubhouse, but how much of that was a front office that took his legs out?
Wakamatsu currently works under former Braves coach Ned Yost in Kansas City and according to Yost, he runs every decision by Wakamatsu. In his first season under Yost, the Royals nearly won a World Series before taking home a title the next year. He's steeped in analytics from his time with the Mariners and seems to have worked hard to bring Yost into the 21st century as well. This quote from an article on how he was fascinated by the then-brand-new metric system of Statcast is required reading for anyone interested in Wakamatsu.
"To me, BABIP simply raises a red flag, one way or another, and tells you to dive into it more deeply," Wakamatsu said. "Along the same lines, if we look at an opponent who is 0-for-5 on sliders low and away, and he has a BABIP of .000 on those, you might think that's the way to pitch him. But if his average exit velocity is 105 mph on those balls and they were all rockets, you're not going to pitch him that way.
"The bottom line is we're in an age where there is all kinds of data coming in. The key is being able to use it to win games, not just to sit around and admire it."
Stephen: I would gladly take either of those gentlemen over any internal candidate we've discussed but for my suggestion, I'm looking at Joey Cora.
First and foremost, Cora has the resumè for the job. After an 11 year playing career in MLB, Cora has spent the last 15 years either coaching or as an analyst covering baseball. He was on the White Sox staff from 2003-2011, including their World Series year, ranging from 1st base coach to bench coach and was the man deemed to be interim manager anytime Ozzie Guillen was suspended (which was frequently).
Cora also has experience as a manager in the Venezuelan Winter League, as a bench coach for the Miami Marlins, and hired by the Pirates AA team, the Altoona Curves, as their skipper in 2016.
This past year, Cora was promoted to the big league club and served as a base coach. His time with Pittsburgh is especially interesting for me given they're one of the most analytical teams in baseball. Cora has gone on record saying his time with them has opened his eyes to new ideas.
The other big plus for Cora is Keith Law has publicly and consistently lobbied for him as a serious candidate. Law and Cora worked together on Baseball Tonight and Law has frequently pointed out that, in his opinion, Cora has everything you need to be a successful manager. Law views baseball managing very similar to how I do, no bunts, creative bullpen use, shifts, analytics before tradition etc, and if he supports Cora as a candidate then that carries weight with me. Add that to his time coaching in a very progressive organization the last couple of years and I'm sold.
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Will be at the Singapore Toys Games and Comic Con with the Gilamon guys from august 14-16. The name kinda reflects the priorities, but what the hey :p Copies of Wonderland, Liquid City and the Secret Robot Spy Factory on sale 🙂
Will be at the Singapore Toys Games and Comic Con with the Gilamon guys from august 14-16. The name kinda reflects the priorities, but what the hey :p Copies of Wonderland, Liquid City and the Secret Robot Spy Factory on sale 🙂
I'll be going too. Can I pick up the two books I bought from you at SD comic con there?
i will be going there,so you wanna give me a free copy of liquid city?I am a short 13 year old with spectacles and quite skinny,i will tell you my name is shannon teoh,i beg u,i am a very poor comic fan.i love flight!its the one in suntec city right?
I'll be there on saturday though actually i wanted to go today,but my school work is too much.A comic art genious like you is sure benovelent enough to give a poor despised 13-year old a free copy of liquid city.Please,when i go you recognise me when i say"chinese people know kung fu"
hey i met you and you did not give me liquid city!!aiya,at least u giv me the book with your signature la,next time i will smoke and i tell my parents your comic books inspire me to be a heavy smoker!!!
hey,do you use perspective in your comic?
sad there was no wonderland at the con since i oredy got secret robot factory last time, only managed to get malinky robot…
wanted to do short q&a for the sgcollect forums but u were super busy…
1. why robots? 🙂
2. i asked troy the question about the local scene on comics, what do you feel is the feeling about local creators, like troy & yourself, blazing the trail ahead, will the notion sustain, like the local music scene coming & going in waves….will the enthusiasm be sustained?
3. with this year's slightly improved singapore con, was there better exposure and support from the local comic community of readers…i was a skptic too at first so is it like "a prophet is never welcome in his own town"
4. my fren noticed that comic artists are generally humble folk, you, brian bolland & tan eng huat all, did you managed to get a chance to chat, we should get more Q&A sessions like san diego…
ok will leave you with these questions to answer, i will get ready for next year's con by buying ur books first….so wont be disappointed…
thanks 🙂
haha yeah i dint know what to say to Mr Bolland, i thanked him twice during the course of the convention for coming haha,
yeah dun talk to me about Eric Khoo, i had a brush with him once, he kinda ignored us, i wouldn't pay money to watch his movies,
anyway you can check out the sgcollect i basically just cut & paste from ur site and posted a link haha
weird, there's liquid city on sale? I didn't see it at all. argh.

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'Dismay' at 27 turbine scheme
Credit: East Lothian Courier | 12 Mar 2014 | www.eastlothiancourier.com ~~
A total of 62 wind turbines could tower above an East Lothian village if the latest plans get the go-ahead.
Already, 16 turbines are in place at Aikengall Wind Farm (Aikengall I), with a further 19, Aikengall II, granted planning permission by a Scottish Government-appointed Reporter last year.
Now, a third planning application for 27 more turbines – labelled Aikengall IIa – has gone forward to Scottish Ministers and has been met with "dismay".
Chris Bruce, who lives in Oldhamstocks and is chair of East Lammermuir Community Council, had concerns about the Community Windpower proposals.
He said: "I think there are two comments from the perspective of East Lammermuir Community Council.
"The so-called Community Windpower community representative came to one of our meetings in about May last year to tell us they were going to put an application in and it would be fair to say the proposal was met with dismay.
"That is the word we noted in the minutes and so on."
The site straddles the border between East Lothian and the Scottish Borders with eight of the proposed turbine pencilled in for the Garden County.
According to the design statement, the exact turbine manufacturer is yet to be agreed, with the turbines varying in height between 110m and 145m from ground to blade tip.
Mr Bruce described the latest potential addition of 27 turbines as "a significant extension".
Part of the proposed development would see one turbine fall under community ownership.
Mr Bruce said there was talk of £5,000 per MW being shared between the four local community councils – East Lammermuir; Cranshaws, Ellemford and Longformacus; Cockburnspath; and Abbey St Bathans, Bonkyl and Preston – but he was keen to find out more about the scheme.
He asked: "If Community Windpower is really keen to promote community ownership, why don't they offer ownership of a turbine already with permission?"
No one from the company was available for comment.
Meanwhile, Fred.Olsen, the developer of the proposed windfarm extension Crystal Rig III – near the existing Crystal Rig I and II windfarms in the Lammermuirs – has submitted to Scottish Ministers further information on its plans, including a landscape and visual impact assessment on a reduced scheme layout.
That could see the creation at the site of seven turbines with a ground to blade tip height to a maximum of 125 metres. There had previously been 11 turbines mooted.
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Lego Man may soon go free | Weird
Sarasota, Florida -- An eight-foot-tall Lego Man who washed up on a Sarasota beach may soon be out of police custody.
The Sarasota Herald Tribune reports the 100-pound fiberglass figure may be put somewhere on display by the sheriff's office.
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Sheriff Tom Knight tells the newspaper, "It would be nice to get him out in the Siesta Key area, somewhere that he might not get lifted ... I can't leave a deputy with him 24-7."
The Sheriff's Office tells 10 News they want to make sure that if they do allow Lego Man to go on display, that it meets all proper regulations.
Beachcombers discovered Lego Man along the shore of Siesta Key Tuesday morning. "No Real Than You Are" was written on the fiberglass man's shirt.
Sarasota deputies say they placed Lego Man "in protective custody" and have given the figure's creator 90 days to come forward and claim him. After that, the person who discovered Lego Man on the beach can pay a $25 fee to have him.
Legoland Florida officials have denied having any connection to the figure, and the Herald Tribune reports it may be the work of artist Leon Keer, who is expected to participate in an upcoming Sarasota Chalk Festival next week.
Similar giant Lego Men have previously washed up on beaches in Great Britain and The Netherlands.


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How Does Fiber-Optic Internet Work?
Mom always told you to get plenty of fiber, so why shouldn't her advice work for your internet connection too?
Okay, different types of fiber, people, different types. But the truth is, fiber internet far surpasses DSL and cable internet in terms of speed and reliability.
Here's why fiber internet is worth the money—and here's how to get a fiber connection of your own.
What is fiber-optic internet?
Fiber internet uses fiber-optic cables instead of copper wires. Fancy.
In a nutshell, fiber internet lets you surf the interwebs through fiber-optic cables. Those cables then send data to and from your computer by harnessing the power of light. (Cue dramatic echo.)
But that may be too simple of a definition for the tech-savvy among us, so let's dig in a little more.
"Fiber-optic cable carries light very well over relatively long distances with low attenuation and distortion of the light signal," says Frank Cornett, a retired electrical engineer for Intel.
That light signal uses binary to communicate with your computer. ". . . The presence of light might indicate a binary one and the absence of light would indicate a binary zero," says Frank. Pretty cool.
Differences between fiber, cable, and DSL internet
You might now be wondering why fiber is so much better at transmitting data than cable or DSL internet connections. Well, the answer lies in the types of cables used.
DSL and cable internet both rely on copper wires to transmit data—the same kind of wires that transmit your voice over a telephone line. That goes to show you just how long this technology has been around.
"In contrast to fiber-optic cable, which carries light with relatively low attenuation and distortion, copper wires significantly attenuate and distort the voltage signals they carry," Frank explains.
That's a bad thing, and it gets worse.
Distance is a big problem for cable and DSL
The problem of attenuation and distortion for copper wires gets worse the longer those wires get—so the farther away from your neighborhood node and internet service provider (ISP) you live, the worse your signal could get. Attenuation and distortion also get worse with your internet speed. (That's why DSL and cable internet can only go so fast.)
That's why "a link made up of fiber can provide much faster data transfer than copper," Frank says. That means faster load times, higher-quality streaming, and less mashing of the reload button when your favorite website won't load fast enough. (Yes, we're button mashers and we're proud.)
Here's a quick look at how quickly you can download files with fiber internet versus DSL and cable.
|Approximate file size
|1,000 Mbps fiber connection
|100 Mbps cable connection
|25 Mbps DSL connection
|4-minute song
|0.03 sec.
|0.03 sec.
|1 sec.
|9-hour audiobook
|0.9 sec.
|9 sec.
|36 sec.
|45-minute TV show
|1 sec.
|16 sec.
|1 min. 7 sec.
|2-hour movie
|12 sec.
|2 min. 8 sec.
|8 min. 35 sec.
|2-hour HD movie
|38 sec.
|6 min. 26 sec.
|25 min. 46 sec.
Speed/time examples are estimates.
Who is fiber internet best for?
You might be wondering who the heck needs a 1,000 Mbps connection since most video and music streaming needs 25 Mbps, max. (See our recommendations for streaming speeds here.)
One thing fiber internet offers that cable and DSL don't is symmetrical download and upload speeds—meaning your upload speed is the same as your download speed. So if you pay for a 300 Mbps fiber connection, your upload speed should also be 300 Mbps. (With cable and DSL, upload speeds normally only rev up to an average of 10–15 Mbps.)
That's perfect if you upload a lot of files, work remotely, or livestream.
Different types of fiber internet
Fiber internet comes in three types, and fiber to the home (FTTH) is the best.
There are three types of fiber internet—and not all are made equal.
Fiber to the home or premises (FTTH or FTTP) means your fiber internet connection goes straight into your home. If your home isn't already set up to receive a fiber connection, you may need your ISP to drill holes or even dig nearby. This is the holy grail of fiber connections.
Fiber to the curb (FTTC) means your fiber connection goes to the nearest pole or utility box—not an actual concrete curb. After that, coaxial cables will send signals from the "curb" to your home. This means your connection is made up of part fiber-optic cables, part copper wires.
Fiber to the node or neighborhood (FTTN) provides a fiber connection to hundreds of customers within a one-mile radius of the node. The remaining connection from the node to your home is often a DSL line that uses existing telephone or cable lines.
For FTTN fiber internet, this is where things get tricky. The farther you live from the node, the longer the DSL line needs to be to reach your house—and the longer the line, the more attenuation and distortion you get, causing slower internet.
"With FTTN, the DSL link from the node to the home amounts to a bottleneck in the overall link," says Frank. We don't know about you, but bottlenecks and internet don't sound like a match made in heaven.
How to get fiber internet
While fiber sounds amazing if you're a lover of all things internet, the reality is it's still not widely available.
Right now, fiber is mostly available on the East Coast and in big cities—though there are a few small ISP startups offering fiber elsewhere. Hotwire in Maryland and Grande Communications in Texas are two that come to mind.
If you're lucky enough to have fiber internet in your area, here's how the five best fiber ISPs compare.


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In Which, after nearly two years, your heroes reach episode 50!
We look at Colony in Space, after a report on the Torchwood: Miracle Day signing attended by Martyn and Paul from The Pharos Project. Please excuse this episode's
strange temporal anomalies sound quality.
Colony in Space is the fourth serial of the eighth season of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who, which was first broadcast in six weekly parts on BBC1 from 10 April to 15 May 1971.
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Pete – @BeeblePete
Gerrod – @ingerrodsmind
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Cool flash drivesBy Jawad Masood | March 23rd, 2009
The Coin:
Perhaps the most amazing form of flash drive I've seen is this. Although they come in many cool styles, but this is really a unique idea and design by LaCie. They serve best in portability due to their small size and coined shape structure. The connector rolls into the coin that further reduces its size and make it just like a coin. It also looks beautiful and come in silver and golden color (like silver and gold coin). For this size and style, I do not think it is much expensive.
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Wordless Wednesday - That's not a stick! (Brown Snake)
On my way to pick my daughter up at the school bus stop on Monday I almost stepped on this little snake. It made me jump because it looked like a stick in the road at first but then started wiggling. I quickly ran back to the house to grab the camera and snapped a couple shots. I'm pretty sure the species is Brown Snake (DeKay's Snake).
According to an article on the Milwaukee Public Museum website, "Brown snakes are often seen crossing roads as they migrate to or from their winter dens in May and October. They live in surface litter and under rubbish, stones and logs."
The snake was still there after I picked my daughter up. My daughter kept her distance, but she wasn't too afraid considering the small size of the snake (they only grow 9-13 inches long). A year ago we found a snakeskin in our yard by the kids swing set. Now we have a good idea what kind of snake most likely left it there for us to find.
Find more of this week's Wordless Wednesday (or Wordful) posts at 5 Minutes for Mom or Seven Clown Circus.
22 comments:
- Muthering Heights said...
- October 20, 2009 at 10:15 PM
- Bina said...
Whoops!!! Glad you figured it out before it was too late!! :)
Thanks for stopping by my pad...
- October 20, 2009 at 10:28 PM
- Jenny said...
He's cute! We get a few snakes around here too. Once there was a copperhead in my garage! Thank goodness it was just a baby, because if it were any bigger I might have passed out!
- October 20, 2009 at 10:56 PM
- rhapsodyinbooks said...
Wow! I don't think I ever saw a snake in Wisconsin! But I sure do miss seeing those red-wing blackbirds!
- October 20, 2009 at 10:59 PM
- tiarastantrums said...
yes let him run away!!
- October 20, 2009 at 11:26 PM
- Buckeroomama said...
Super yikes!
- October 20, 2009 at 11:44 PM
- Honey Mommy said...
OOoh. I don't like snakes... but I bet my boys would think it was fascinating!
- October 20, 2009 at 11:45 PM
- Alesha @ Full Time Mama said...
How neat!
- October 21, 2009 at 12:07 AM
- Liz Mays said...
I have to laugh that its name is just Brown Snake!
- October 21, 2009 at 4:58 AM
- Abby said...
Ick! I would run screaming!
- October 21, 2009 at 6:19 AM
- Staci said...
AHHHHHH! That gives me the heebie jeebies just looking at the picture! I would have went RUNNING if I saw it in real life!!
- October 21, 2009 at 7:40 AM
- annies home said...
wow I hate snakes but nearly every year we find at least one in our yard
- October 21, 2009 at 8:16 AM
- Staci A said...
Yikes! They would definitely make me jump too!
- October 21, 2009 at 8:43 AM
- Laura@SouthernPirates said...
- October 21, 2009 at 11:23 AM
- HaB said...
Totally made my skin crawl. Yuk!
- October 21, 2009 at 2:43 PM
- Serendipity is Sweet said...
That's pretty cool!
- October 21, 2009 at 4:28 PM
- Mayhem and Moxie said...
Such a technical name...Brown Snake. I am just amazed that you were able to snap this picture!
- October 21, 2009 at 5:17 PM
- MOMMY-MOMO said...
sick sick sick! I'd freak!
- October 21, 2009 at 5:34 PM
- Adaptable Kay said...
I'm definitely not a snake person, but he is too cute!!
- October 21, 2009 at 7:44 PM
- Anonymous said...
That's something I keep my distance from too.
- October 21, 2009 at 8:06 PM
- Steph at Problem Solvin' Mom said...
We find snakes about that size around here too, though not that variety and they always make me jump! Glad for both of you that you didn't step on it :)
- October 21, 2009 at 10:31 PM
- Mariana said...
I had a snake about that size when I was in high school. I don't remember what kind it was, but it loved resting on my shoulder, curled around my neck. I remember how it grossed my mom out, but I LOVED it!
- October 22, 2009 at 10:56 AM


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What Is NOT Elegant
- Old, faded clothing: They should go.
- Tears, holes and stains in the clothing: Repair and remove.
- Scuffed shoes. Usually I would say throw them out, but maybe there is something your cobbler can do.
- Clothes which are not ironed. Either do your ironing, or buy clothes that need no ironing!
- Clothes of ridiculous fashion.
- VPL; Visible panty lines
- Runs in your stocking
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- Dirty fingernails
- Grubby looking bags that needs to be washed, repaired and most likely thrown out.
- Fake designer goods. Just don't buy them if you can't afford or save up, even if it takes months.
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I completed a few trades recently. The first was in Stein Mart (SMRT). This was two trades. On one I made 47% and the other made 69%. That includes dividends. Annualized, the returns
were 18% and 25%, respectively. I sold too soon (at 13.11) and price closed Friday at 13.65. I expected a reverse, and that's not out of the question, but it appears the
stock will continue moving up.
I entered the first trade on a throwback to a head-and-shoulders bottom and the second was an upward breakout from a channel. I
sold because price hit my target and as I said, I thought it was going to drop.
The next trade was in Balchem (BCPC), also in two parts. I bought an ascending triangle breakout and the second time to average up (at the bottom in November...very timely).
I made 43% on the first trade and 37% on the second. Annualized, that's 42% on the first and 60% on the second.
I sold because of a 2B pattern. I expect this to continue into a support region (March through May...it's at the top of it now) and I didn't want to follow it down.
Since I post this entry the night before, be sure to check how the futures are trading before the market opens. Large plus or minus numbers in the futures often sets the opening direction up or down, respectively.
I show a picture of the Nasdaq composite on the 5-minute scale from Wednesday's trading.
The index formed a triple bottom at ABC. This confirmed as a valid bottom when the index closed above the top of the pattern, at D.
However, notice E and F. Those are two shoulders of a complex head-and-shoulders bottom. I don't show the neckline, but it would get you into the trade after
F, slightly above the price level of D.
The probabilities say that the index has closed higher in two out of three trades in the past. I bothers me that the index made a strong move down going into the last half hour
or so of the session. On the daily chart, the index has gapped away from the turn two days ago. I expect the momentum to continue and look for a higher close on Thursday, too.
The following table shows where Fibonacci retrace values of the day's high-low range are plus pivot points, calculated on the Nasdaq composite, sorted by value. When several are near each other (small differences),
the area might act as support or resistance.
-- Thomas Bulkowski
I show a picture of the Dow industrials on the 5-minute scale from Monday's trading.
This chart shows a descending triangle highlighted in red. The breakout is unusual since a descending triangle normally breaks out downward. The upward move can
be a strong one under those conditions.
What is interesting is how closely the apex of the triangle is below a major turn in the index (blue line). That happens more than one might expect (60% of the time).
If you draw the triangle boundary lines carefully, a short-term turn is often within a few bars of the apex. Thus, you can use that to help determine when it's time to sell.
The above probabilities say to look for a lower close. The chart also shows the index making a strong downward move going into the close. I think the index may close lower tomorrow, but
the trend is going to turn in a day or two. I'm thinking that tomorrow will put in a lower low but then a recovery will start. I expect the index to hit 14,400 and start to recover.
The following table shows where Fibonacci retrace values of the day's high-low range are plus pivot points, calculated on the Dow industrials, sorted by value. When several are near each other (small differences),
the area might act as support or resistance.
I show the S&P 500 index on the daily scale.
The index has dropped along with the other indices and I chose this one instead of the Dow because it represents a larger market share than just the 30 Dow stocks.
A support area marked by the appearance of a broadening formation I think will stop the decline. It might not, of course, so I'm only guessing along with the
rest of the market players.
The horizontal green shows where the index closed on Friday. It shows that the index has more room to fall. But I really think the drop is nearing its end. (I hope...)
The following are economic reports that moved the markets last week. The numbers refer to the close-to-close move in the Dow industrials.
The following information is derived from yahoo!finance and sometimes Bloomberg.com with times local to the east coast.
No options expire this week.
As of 06/21/2013, the CPI had:
The chart pattern indicator is bearish
with 2 of 3 half triangles showing (). Additional triangles are a measure
of strength with solid triangles meaning a more reliable signal than half triangles.
The following is based on an SFO article in December 2004 by John Seekinger, titled, "Take a
two-dimensional approach." He offers these tips.
Here are the formulas:
How long can an index close higher (or lower) each day? The adjacent table shows how often consecutive up or down closes occur in the indices, based on the most recent trend of closes.
Low percentages suggest the market is overdue to turn (think of it as the likelihood that next week or next month will continue the trend, based on historical performance). Values of 50% mean random, so most percentages will be lower.
The analysis uses data going back 10 years for weekly percentages and 25 years for monthly percentages (or the start of data, whichever is more recent). Any unchanged closing price is interpreted as the end of the string of consecutive up or down closes.
Earnings season is over.
Large numbers of bullish or bearish chart patterns can signal short- to intermediate-term market trends (many bullish chart patterns can mean an uptrend will continue, for example).
However, please realize that the short-term price trend could have changed since the pattern was discovered (this is especially true of pipe tops or bottoms, which are weekly patterns).
The 10 types of most frequently appearing chart patterns in the stocks, indices, and long-only exchange traded funds I follow during the last month are shown in the adjacent table.
The following industries, of 52 that I follow, were the best (1) and worst (52) performing.
The move upward occurred in the opening minutes of the session. After a quick rise, price often moves horizontally, and that's what happened here. Eventually, the Dow began a slide that
turned into a strong downtrend.
The horizontal move can be classified as many chart patterns. There's a triple bottom between A and B. The entire move from 10:00 to 2:00 can be classified as
a rectangle. However, the best interpretation is that AB is a double top. That confirms as a valid pattern when the index closes
below the low between the two valleys, at C.
The index has been moving sideways for a few weeks now, so it's hard to predict tomorrow's close. The probabilities suggest a higher close on Tuesday. I don't have a strong feeling
either way, so I'll look for a higher close as well.
I show a picture of the Nasdaq composite on the daily scale.
A broadening top appears at A. Ignore the gap in the red line. I didn't notice it until I was too lazy to fix it.
At B, a channel appears. I like this one. The two lines are nearly parallel. It acts as a flag type pattern with a long flagpole that started at the bottom
in April.
It's NOT a flag, of course because it's too long (3 weeks is the maximum length of a flag or pennant, by convention).
The channel suggests the index will continue lower until breaking out of the channel, either with a sharp decline or upward. My guess is the direction will be upward.
The following is courtesy of the Options Industry Council.
Many options expire this week, so traders will be looking to close out their positions ahead of that, and that suggests increased volatility (large daily price swings).
As of 06/14/2013, the CPI had:
The chart pattern indicator is bullish
with 2 of 3 half triangles showing (). Additional triangles are a measure
of strength with solid triangles meaning a more reliable signal than half triangles.
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A small double top appears at AB. That confirms as a valid chart pattern when the index closes below the red line. The pattern is short enough that the measure rule
target (the height of the pattern subtracted from the value of the red line) is quickly reached.
Do you recognize the pattern at CDBE? It's called a measured move down. The idea behind the pattern is that the first leg, CD, will approximate the length
of the second leg, BE. Once the pattern completes, price often recovers to the corrective phase, DB (on the daily chart, that is). That's valuable information. Look for the pattern at
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A head-and-shoulders top appears and it confirms when the index closes below the blue neckline. However, since the neckline slopes downward, I would use the
right shoulder armpit as a confirmation (short sale) signal (green line B).
After that, the index forms a broadening formation, right-angled and descending pattern (A). This had an upward breakout that didn't last long (throwback to the
breakout price). My initial thought is that tomorrow the index will resume moving up since the throwback has completed. That suggests a higher close and that agrees with the above
probabilities. The daily chart shows the index forming a bearish doji star which testing has revealed isn't bearish at all. So I'm looking for a higher close
tomorrow (Tuesday).
I mentioned the utility index earlier in the week, saying that the index was oversold and that dividend paying companies such as utilities might be worth a look.
The index appears to have hit bottom. On Monday, I plan to add to an existing position in one of my utility stocks and maybe go shopping in the others that I have on my
watch list. I don't plan to go wild on these because the utility index could still make another move down. Let's take a closer look at the index.
The chart shows a red line (C) that matches the current low. It's in the middle of green lines A and B. Those are support areas (between the lines, that is). The chart is on the
weekly scale, by the way.
The daily chart, not shown, makes the turn clearer. I think, and I'm only guessing, that the index has bottomed. Thus, it's time to grab utility stocks that are both safe and yielding
near 5%. That kind of dividend provides a good measure of safety. However, if you look at their charts, you'll also see that the stocks are close to their highs. It's a trade off.
You could be buying high and hoping for a momentum play while collecting a tasty dividend.
As of 06/07/2013, the CPI had:
How long can an index close higher (or lower) each day? The adjacent table shows how often consecutive up or down closes occur in the indexes, based on the most recent trend of closes.
The 10 types of most frequently appearing chart patterns in the stocks, indexes, and long-only exchange traded funds I follow during the last month are shown in the adjacent table.
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I show a picture of the Nasdaq composite on the 5-minute scale from Wednesday's trading. A descending triangle appears late in the session. Price has not
broken out from the pattern.
What does this mean for tomorrow's (Thursday's) trading?
It's been my experience that today's chart pattern, intraday, won't mean a thing tomorrow. Thus, a descending triangle is bearish but who knows what will happen tomorrow?
The above probabilities show a lower close. I think that's right. The index has pierced a congestion area (downward breakout), so I expect the downtrend to gather steam. I'm looking for
a lower close.
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With the Dow utility index making a steep and extended drop, it represents a buying opportunity for utility companies. I posted my picks on my watch list.
# # #
The index formed an ascending triangle early in the session but it would have taken some time to actually recognize it as a triangle.
After the breakout, the index climbed hesitantly but still fulfilled the measure rule. That's the height of the triangle applied to the top of it to determine a price target.
Will the index close higher on Tuesday? My brother says no. It seems to me that the drop from the recent peak in May has been brief (daily chart), maybe too brief. More of a down move is in store.
However, that's just a feeling. I'll be looking for a higher close, in line with the above probabilities.
If you look at the Dow utility index, you'll see a steep drop.
Will the transports and the other indices follow suit?
I show the Dow transports on the daily chart. This is the only index that I expect to have a meaningful decline over the next two weeks. That's not to say
the industrials won't tank. It could, but the drop isn't clear at this point.
With the transports, a weird looking head-and-shoulders top appears in the index. I say "weird" since the two shoulders are uneven. The pattern has confirmed
as a valid one, however.
I predict a drop to the blue line shown as the middle of a congestion zone setup during March and April. We'll have to wait for the other indices to make a move before confirming
the potential decline in the transports.
As of 05/31/2013, the CPI had:
The chart pattern indicator is bearish
with 1 of 3 full triangles showing (). Additional triangles are a measure
of strength with solid triangles meaning a more reliable signal than half triangles.
Earnings season is either underway or should be starting soon. The sessions could be more volatile.


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5-year-old's Suspension Over Toy Cap Gun Reversed
Parents should warn their children never speak with an adult over any behavioral issues uncles parent or attorney are present!
Child who wet himself in fear will not have permanent black mark on record
A Maryland kindergartner who wet himself with fear while being interrogated over a toy gun back in June has had a suspension reversed, with the incident being struck from the record after the child's family hired a lawyer and fought school officials on the matter.
As we reported at the time, the five-year-old from Dowell Elementary School in Lusby, Maryland was questioned alone by school officials for over two hours after he showed a friend his cowboy-style cap gun on the way to school.
Officials finally called the boy's mother in when he wet his pants. The school principal even stated that had the gun been "loaded" with caps, then it would have been "deemed an explosive and police would have been called in."
The Washington Post reports that officials wrote to the boy's family last week to inform them that the 10 day suspension will be reversed "in its entirety".
The letter, sent to the family's attorney, says school officials reviewed the record, "carefully considering both the needs of the student and those of the school system."
The school had previously refused to remove the incident from the boy's school record, stating that it should remain on the permanent record because other children had been traumatized by the incident.
After repeated efforts by the attorney Robin Ficker, the school finally relented and agreed to rescind the punishment and the mark on the boy's record. The mother, who refused to back down on the case, stated "I'm just glad they finally decided to make right what they had done so wrong."
"We need to talk about having common sense when it comes to talking about school safety. We need not to overreact on young children and terrorize them… "He was a normal, typical 5-year-old who had a toy." the mother added.
Ficker, who was also the attorney involved in the infamous Hello Kitty bubble gun incident back in January, filed a detailed and lengthy report that alleged teachers bribed other students with a school currency called "Husky Bucks" to provide "statements" about the incident. The statements were then written by the principal, and were not sent to the boy's family.
Ficker's report also made note of the fact that both the boy and his sister were questioned in an "intimidating manner at length." Ficker also made the point that five-year-old's often do not have the understanding to grasp the gravity of student conduct codes.
"It is common for kindergartners to play Cowboys and Indians, Cops and Robbers or to bring things to Show and Tell," the appeal said. "In any case, telling a little 5 year old something once or twice, is often not enough."
The reversal of the suspension comes at the same time as the dismissal of criminal charges against 14-year-old Jared Marcum who refused to stop wearing a gun rights T-shirt to school in West Virginia.
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VISITING time is now bringing patients in Royal Berkshire Hospital an extra bonus every Thursday.
Reading FC players are visiting patients on the Loddon Ward male surgery unit each week to try to put a smile on their faces.
Royals marketing assistant Sara Jacob said: "This is just something we do to put something back into the community and give some of our fans something extra.
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2 Corinthians 11:1–6
From the Confessions: The Augsburg Confession
Concerning the Distinction of Meats
Lutherans have not taught about these things harshly or with a dislike of the ecclesiastical office, as some contend. Because of a misunderstanding of Church traditions, there was great need to warn the churches of these errors. For the Gospel compels us to teach the doctrine of grace and the righteousness of faith in the churches. These principal doctrines cannot be understood if people think that they earn grace by observances of their own choice.
Pulling It Together: The Lord insists that we teach his Word with patience and clarity. We must take a firm stand on matters of doctrine, for people's souls hang in the balance. Such was the case for the Lutherans in Wittenberg. God had reminded them of his grace and they would have been derelict in their calling had they simply gone on teaching religious traditions as the way to keep the Christian faith. Their churches were being deceived by traditions, imagining that they could somehow merit what can never be earned. God's grace is given—never attained by the things we do or how we do them. Saving righteousness is given through faith in Christ. Teaching this doctrine was hardly insurrection; it was faithful reformation of the Church that the Lutherans loved.
Prayer: Lord, keep me steadfast in your Word. Amen.
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Mo'vember Knit Wear
We're half way through November now, so unless you're super testosterone-charged there is no way you'll be able to get a mo' of these proportions finished in time. But don't be disheartened, winter is here which is the perfect excuse to wrap up your face and still be part of all the charity raising fun. Get your knit-one-pearl-one on and it won't matter whether you're a girl or can barely muster up the upper-lip fluff - feeling like Tom Selleck is only a ball of yarn away.
Sweater Vests for Birds
Winter months can get cold for our feathered friends, and what better way to keep them warm than a sweater vest? Stylish and practical you'll get your chicks clucking again in no time. On the other hand, the penguin jumpers seem like this knitter is trying to capitalise on the Happy Feet phenomenon.
Family Affair
You've dressed your chickens up, the penguins are nice and toasty but what about your family and friends? You neglected them - you old scrooge. Quick, let's all get matching outfits and garishly coloured jumpers.
This has to be the best family portrait ever though- it just conjures up a cold winters eve perfectly. Later: Boris pours some home made mulled wine whilst Depp snoozes drunk in a corner and Becks draws a penis on his face.
Dog in a Onesie
Did you think the onesie was just for drunks lads on stag dos or One Direction? Think again! You can dress your dog up to look like a tiger or Jessie J. It's fun and cute and not a waste of time at all. WARNING: When you're putting dogs in baby-grows it's erring on the side of wrong. Just because your kids have flown the nest and are wearing onesies at uni for all the wrong reasons (i.e. drugs, sex, rock'n'roll etc) there is no need to fill that gap with a puppy in baby clothes, it's creepy.
Bells and Whistles
The phrase less is more does not apply to winter knitwear. Trust us when we say the more bells, whistles, baubles and tinsel you can cram onto your knit the more likely you are to pull at the office Christmas party. Nothing says 'I'm a fun, laid back kinda guy/gal' than a Disney puppy sweater with yellow feathering - or a half-naked guy holding skis.
Pop Culture
As of yet these sexy sweaters only exist in the imagination of this blog. The medium of the sweatshirt is the best way to wrap up warm and provides a really amazing platform for images that the world needs to see. Saying that - I don't know if the world is quite ready to behold Philosopher's Stone era Ron Weasley emblazoned across chests just yet, that little face is too much.
If love is blind maybe it's because you've burnt your own retinas looking at your matching winter woollies?
What you want to say to the world: "Hey aren't we a kooky couple! We never argue in Ikea and if we wanted we could do a cute ukulele duet like Zooey and Joseph!"
What you actually say: "We must stay with each other forever, because no one else will want us after they see this years' Christmas snaps in our inevitable vomit-inducing Facebook album."
Also, the thought of Santa's 'her' being a shop mannequin is the saddest thing. Come back, Mrs. Claus - we promise we'll be good!
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