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OK, now that we have had our 'ewe' thread of the day its time for more Moore fun. Just watch and laugh, or cry if your so inclined. Its all good:
My daughter stumbled across this a few days ago - spiders are her bete noir. So I guess I don't have to worry about her trekking off to Pakistan any time soon.
We have Tent Caterpillars, or Gypsy Moths, that cover our trees, but not anywhere nearly as spectacularly as those spider webs.
Tent caterpillars. Pretty sure Gypsy moths just eat your trees instead. Gak, remember the Gypsy moth outbreak back in the early 80s? There were so darn many of them you could hear the caterpillars chewing. And their poop was everywhere. And then they were gone. Wonder what killed them off, and I wonder if it could be trained to eat stinkbugs instead?
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The vibrant capital of Italy's Emilia-Romagna region, Bologna is one of the world's oldest university towns. Visitors staying at our Bologna hotel can experience a legacy of learning dating back to 1088, from the Specola observatory to the Archiginnasio Teatro Anatomico, where 17th century medical students watched live dissections.
Music is everywhere in Bologna, from classical performances at the Teatro Comunale, to the summertime disco in Parc Cavaioni. The influence of Bologna's young people brings energy and excitement to the student quarter, with quirky bookshops, trendy nightclubs, live bands playing in cafés, and – in Italy of all places! – superior vegetarian restaurants.
Choosing a hotel in Bologna places you in the gastronomic capital of a country famed for its love of food. Restaurant menus overflow with fresh pasta and rich sauces, and the stalls in the Via Clavature market are laden with truffles, local cheeses and delectable cured meats.
With miles of high-arched porticoes and elegant religious architecture dating back to the 5th century, the medieval streets swim with history. But our Bologna hotel also puts you steps away from the modernity of the BolognaFiere exhibition centre and high-speed trains to the rest of Italy from Stazione Centrale.


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A new study led by Dr. Gwendolen Lorch, assistant professor of veterinary clinical sciences, revealed a vital factor that can lead to complications in patients with certain forms of lethal lung cancer. It was originally thought that the protein, known as a calcium-sensing receptor, did not exist in human lung tissue. However, Dr. Lorch's research has revealed that the receptor is in fact found in normal and cancerous lung tissue. Dr. Lorch's research has recently been published in the journal Neoplasia and has been featured by The Ohio State University Research Communications Office. To read the full news story click here.
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Power Produces Productivity
Do you remember when you purchased your first piece of power equipment?
Maybe you were still a teenager, and you bought a walk-behind mower
that you stored in your dad's garage. Maybe it was the first riding
mower you bought when you decided to go into business for yourself,
after putting in a few years working for another company. Whatever it
was, the decision was probably not a difficult one. You knew what you
needed and you knew exactly how much money you had to spend.
As business grows, however, decisions about equipment become much more complex. Not having the right equipment can mean losing jobs to the competition. Spending too much on the wrong equipment can put you into a financial hole that's nearly impossible to get out of.
We all know that power equipment can help a business succeed, but how do you define a well-stocked business? Is it a company that owns at least one of everything so they're prepared for every job? Does the one with the most toys win? Or is it the one that never stretches its finances by purchasing equipment that seems too expensive?
As is often the case, the answer is somewhere in the middle. When it comes to power equipment, more is not always better. On the other hand, the fear of spending too much money on equipment can be just as bad. The key to making smart equipment decisions is in understanding productivity.
"Many contractors have a shop that contains a hodge-podge of equipment – some of it seldom used," says Ken Kirby, preferred customer representative for Grasshopper Mower, based in Moundridge, Kansas. "There's a tendency in this industry to look at what someone else is doing and say, 'What equipment do they have? I gotta have it too.' But good decisions need to be based on the needs of your own company, and on what you need to get out of your machine."
Manufacturers are trying to educate clients on this important issue. They are also continually producing new machines designed to do more with less labor, less equipment, and fewer headaches.
Smart Contractors – Smart Equipment
Contractors often rule out equipment if they feel it requires too much of an initial investment. But in doing so, many miss out on a golden opportunity to dramatically increase their productivity, which can more than make up for their investment.
"When evaluating costs, you also have to examine the productivity," says Kirby. "Aerators are a good case in point. A typical aerator may cost $3,200- $6,000 and may get a half acre per hour of productivity with a man walking behind. We have an aerator. attachment for our front-mount mower that sells for $4,000, however, it can do two acres per hour. If a company needs to accomplish two acres per hour, they could do this with four walk-behinds and four people or they could use one of our machines with an attachment and only one person," explains Kirby.
"With a wide array of attachments for our front-mount ZTR mowers, we're making a major push to educate customers on productivity issues," says Kirby. "A lot of equipment decisions are made by trial and error. We're trying to help people remove some of the error."
In consultation with successful contractors, like Jody O'Donnell of LMI Landscapes, Dallas, Texas, Grasshopper has been reaching out to customers to help them analyze their current operation and the productivity they're getting out of their equipment. "We're working hard to educate our customers on the total cost of equipment over a lifetime and total production they get from that equipment," says Kirby. "We're trying to help them streamline their business, to make them more competitive, more productive, and more profitable."
"When we talk with contractors, we draw up scenarios that are realistic for them," says Kirby. "We look at what they currently own, what they need to accomplish, how many dealers they work with , how many payments they have, how many engines they need to service, how much labor they need, and how many acres per hour they can get with their equipment."
Looking at the actual equipment hours and labor it takes to accomplish their goal is an eye-opening experience for some contractors. "When we show them what the same scenario would be like with our equipment, they quickly see that what they're currently doing with several machines and several people will now only take one of our machines, with one person operating it," says Kirby.
Speed, Versatility, and Ease
"I've been a landscape contractor for eighteen years," says Hrkal, whose company is based in Wayzata, Minnesota. "I once had a project where we installed 100 granite steps that were each 48" long by 18" deep and 7" tall. Each one was 550-600 pounds. It was taking our crews approximately an hour to install each one correctly, from the delivery site to final placement. I went to my supplier and asked if there was a tool that could help. There wasn't. So I invented the EZ-Set."
When Hrkal's crew used his new invention, they were able to accurately place each step in about seven minutes. It worked so well for them that Hrkal decided to market it to others. It has since taken off. One Denver-based customer purchased a single unit, used it for two hours, and then called the company to order more to be rush-delivered to his site.
Grady Williford, sales manager for Brown Manufacturing based in Ozark, Alabama, tells a similar story for the genesis of the trencher they manufacture. "It started off as a mini-trencher," says Williford. The company saw a need for power equipment that could eliminate the time-consuming, backbreaking work of digging beds. "We came up with bed maker blades for putting in mulch beds," says Williford. "With this piece of equipment, we can do in fifteen to twenty minutes what it takes six to eight man hours to accomplish with shovels. We call it the Bededger, but it's the same machine you can use to put in your sprinkler system."
This kind of versatility is another one of the factors that contribute to a significant increase in productivity. Manufacturers recognize the fact that power equipment must serve a number of roles to earn its place in the contractor's shop. They are responding with equipment that can do a number of different jobs with one power unit and one person. Multi-function trenchers, mowers, and compact utility loaders are just a few examples.
Compact utility loaders, mini-loaders, and compact tractors are multi-tools that many landscape contractors wouldn't leave home without. With multiple attachments designed for quick changes, these machines can morph from trencher to backhoe to snowplow to stump-grinder and just about everything else the landscape contractor needs.
One of the hallmarks of this type of equipment is its small size and
Another advantage of multi-use power equipment is that it helps reduce seasonal down-time for the contractor. When you can use one machine for mowing, turf renovation, and snow removal, it quickly becomes a year-round revenue generator.
Even relatively specialized equipment emphasizes versatility for today's contractor. Trenchers, for example, are not just for digging and defining beds. A variety of interchangeable rotors allow them to be used to lay wire, grind stumps, prune roots, and even prepare beds for concrete curbing.
As an experienced contractor himself, Hrkal understood the need for multi-purpose equipment when he designed the EZ-Set. "I knew if I could make it multi-use, if contractors could use it in the field every day, it would be a lot more appealing," says Hrkal. He designed the EZ-Set with quick-detach lifting plates that can go from lifting blocks to boulders to pipe and timbers and even bands of pavers. Hrkal's company is continually designing new components for other lifting applications based on customer demand.
Overall productivity is about more than speed and versatility in the field. It also has to do with creating ease and simplicity off the field as well. For example, when you use one machine to do many jobs, you are also cutting down on the number of dealers you need to contact, the number of engines you need to service, and the number of payments you need to make. These all increase productive time too.
When choosing equipment, contractors should consider how easy a new machine will be to service and repair, to find replacement parts for, and to rent attachments for. "Remember, you may only need to buy two or three attachments to start with," says Borenstein. "You can always rent more if you run into a project where you need another attachment. Make sure that the attachments for the equipment you're considering are widely available for rental. The best thing to do is talk with a rental company before you buy to find out what they have available."
He also emphasizes the importance of the dealer-contractor relationship when it comes to increasing productivity and making wise equipment decisions. "It's important to work with someone who isn't just interested in selling equipment, but who's interested in improving your whole operation. You really want to form a kind of partnership."
Take the time to look carefully at your company. Are you spinning your
wheels by wasting money on labor that could be better spent on something
else? Could you expand your clientele by stretching your labor hours
further? A smart investment in new power equipment could take your company
from a stagnant under-performer to a streamlined operation that's
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The world of hamburgers: If you're an omnivore, you can't help but end up there at least once a week. When pairing a wine with this iconic dish, it's all about the toppings and condiments. In this video, some surefire picks to go with a variety of burger styles.
When choosing a wine to serve with a burger, it's not so much about the meat than the toppings or condiments gracing it.
If you're going to slather on ketchup, look for fruity wines or even sweet wines, since ketchupnot the burger itselfwill be the dominant element. Off-dry rosés or even white wines with a touch of sweetness can work. An Australian Shiraz is a respectable pick.
If you're eating the burger on its own, "nothing is better than a rich, sunny, southern red from Italy." Try a Nero D'Avola from Sicily.
Having a side of coleslaw? "You'll find great happiness in a Syrah-based wine from Southern Francea good Côtes du Rhône would be quite lovely."
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DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine — A former Greenville barber accused of sexually assaulting two underage girls and a Mayo Regional Hospital nurse who allegedly took $8,000 worth of prescription drugs from the hospital were among nine people indicted Thursday by the Piscataquis County grand jury.
Donald Eugene Denbow, 68, of Shirley was indicted on 13 counts of gross sexual assault and one count of sexual abuse of a minor.
Denbow, who operated a barbershop in Greenville until his October arrest and a similar business in Dover-Foxcroft until late August, was convicted in 1982 of sexually abusing his own daughter from the age of 5 to 13. The more recent charges involve two 15-year-old girls who were hired by Denbow to clean his barbershop after hours.
One of the girls, who worked for Denbow from age 10 to 12, told police that Denbow had sex with her hundreds of times in the barbershop and would pay her for it. The other girl accused Denbow of making sexual advances, including putting his hand inside her underwear, while she worked for him between March and May 2008.
Paula Thorne, 44, of Orneville was indicted on charges of theft, stealing drugs and possession of scheduled drugs. Thorne was accused of stealing about $8,000 worth of prescription drugs over several months from Mayo Regional Hospital in Dover-Foxcroft, where she worked as a nurse. She allegedly took out the prescription drugs for hospital patients but the patients never received them.
In another case, Corey Cookson, 31, of Abbot, who allegedly trashed a Kingsbury Plantation home earlier this year and broke into the former KC's Store in Parkman, was indicted on two counts of Class B burglary, one count of Class C burglary, aggravated criminal mischief, operating after suspension, theft and furnishing liq-uor to a minor.
Christopher W. Bessler, 20, of Atkinson was indicted on charges of burglary, attempted arson and criminal mischief. Bessler allegedly broke into an Atkinson camp in November and attempted to burn the camp to cover the burglary.
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• David M. Bell, 37, Ripley, aggravated operating after revocation, criminal operating under the influence of intoxicants and unauthorized use.
• Robert Douchette, 57, Union, theft by unauthorized taking.
• Conrad A. Gerard, 81, Dover-Foxcroft, aggravated assault, domestic violence assault, violation of protection from abuse order and violation of condition of release.
• Michael Gustin, 34, Milo, aggravated criminal trespass, assault and unlawful sexual contact.
• Cynthia M. Levasseur, 45, Dexter, Class D theft of services and a Class C theft of services.


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"Free of the habitual lyricism of Indian writers, [Doshi's] work is austere and beautiful. Her refreshing muscularity gives her a distinct voice, both as a woman and an Indian."—The London Times
"A work of a striking, emerging talent, who is prepared to take risks in pursuit of sensual, emotionally engaged and passionate poetry."—Judge's citation, Forward Prize
In her second book of poetry—and her American debut—Tishani Doshi returns to the body as a central theme, while extending beyond the corporeal to challenge the more metaphysical borders of space and time. These new poems are powerful meditations born on the joineries of life and death, union and separation, memory and dream, where lovers speak to each other across the centuries and daughters wander into their mothers' childhoods.
"After the Rains"
After the rains
the temple flowers
lie like fallen soldiers—
dirtied and bloodied pink.
I want to get down
on bended knee,
gather each broken petal
to my chest.
Out there—
where the river meets
the ocean's mouth,
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the kiss of life,
a resuscitation.
But here
with the world washed clean,
it is nothing but a trampling.
Tishani Doshi is an award-winning poet, journalist, and dancer. She has written for newspapers such as the Guardian, International Herald Tribune, The Hindu Times, and the Financial Times. Her first novel, The Pleasure Seekers (Bloomsbury, 2010), has been translated into several languages. She lives in Chennai (Madras), India.
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Chrissy Teigen may very well be one of the hottest women in Hollywood right now, and she knows how to make even the most bizarre outfit look beautiful. She showed up to the 2014 Billboard Music Awards looking hot, but her dress was a bit of a question mark.
Teigen showed up on the arm of her husband John Legend wearing a black and white dress with a unique design on it. The question, though, is what was that design? It looks like it could be a tribal figure with a pyramid at its base. But the image isn't obvious, and it sort of resembles a psychiatrist's inkblot test (also known as the Rorschach test).
Legend showed up in a navy blue suit, and the couple looks as gorgeous as they always do on the red carpet. In March, they arrived to the Academy Awards and were by far one of the cutest couples on the red carpet.
But despite all that gorgeousness, Teigen has shown she doesn't care what people think of the way she looks. Just last month, she called out some fat-shamers on Instagram. After posting a photo of herself, she received some mean comments about her weight.
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My DeSi GiRLZ (ragsan n swalak) ~intro
Hii guyzzz SURPRISEEE!!!!!! back with another storyyyyyyyy with ragsan n swalak its cmpletly diffr from my last 2 stories n a unique one….. So this is the story of 2 girls who are sisters but unknwn with fact… Both lives in village n illetrate always want to study but due to old thinking never can both lives completely diffr from eo always fight but cares for eo too n feels connection and 2 rich well educated boys one is society boy who hates illetracy n 2 one is full of live
What will happen when they meet will the love blossom or their heart will broke??
Will ever their thinking will change??
Will ever the girls knw their true identity??
Will the girls love changed the boys completely or it will b a incomplete love story??
So guyzzz stay tuned to knw n yeah i will b very irregular cuz i m also handling my 2 ffs n after finishing one of them starts on swasan n raglak alsooo ????
RAGINI SHRIVASTAV: An illetrate girl lives in village D/O shekar sumi but unknwn with the fact who is her real parents live wid keshav shrivastav reel father/mother to her love him to the core n only child to him… Hate swara thakur but sometimes care for her too dnt knw but feels some connection…. Want to study but never can bcz of his father cant do…. A talktive girl girl who irritates whole village children only love by all n sometimes get love n care by opposite village too but its her only which she did not tell her baba…… Always dream for a rich n handsome better half n loves to sing
SWARA THAKUR: an illetrate girls lives in opposite village of ragini…. A chirpy bubbly girl D/o shekar n sister of ragini but are unknwn wid the fact… Lives with her mami and their 2 children…. Mami hates her but she always smile…. Whole village is after her…. She irritates old agez people n get scolding….. A sharp minded girl always want simple life n wants better half as simple n hates ragini both fight but helps too in a need… Secretly studies but when caught got beaten by mami…. Always dream to bcm classical dancer champion
Keshav shrivastav: only parents to ragini n sarpanj of village….. She loves ragini but dnt like girls education…. Hate veer singh the sarpanj of swara village….. Always get scared with the fact that one day ragini will left him always want her infront of him
Saloni thakur: wife of late pratap thakur n mami of swara a greedy n witch women has 1 daughter laxmi who supports her n son kishan who supports swara hate swara to the core n always want reson to beat her n wNt her to marry veer singh sarpanj who is old n rich
Shekar gadodia:s/o dendayal gadodia and husband of sharmistha and parents of sidharth gadodia and swaragini but hates girls thought them burden n curse of live but sometimes feel his daughter presence also….. Love sidharth alot can do anything for him n great buisness man n partner of maheshwaris n good frnd also
Sharmista gadodia: wife of shekar n mother of swaragini n sidharth….. Love sidharth n hates shekar for keeping away her daughters n misses them also trying hard to find them
Sidharth gadodia(arjun bijlani): son of sheksun n 1 year younger then swaragini and unknown with the fact of having sisters bestfrnd of sanlak..
Ladla of family…. A caring ideal person who wants everyone happy but naughty too a kind hearted person who silently loves someone
No dada dadi they died
durga parsad maheshwari: a great business tycoon n partner of shehkar a coconut personality loves his family n children alot but loves his daughter uttara more thinks daughter is the lucky charm of their lives…. Always support his daughter in pranks a jolly personality a kind hearted person
Annupurna maheshwari: wife of dp n mother of sanky laksh uttara a high class women who thinks of society first but love her childrens n family a strict n modern women wants everything perfect a working women she is mixed personality sometimes kind n some tym cold n hate illetracy n illetrate people never compromise anything if it comes to her family respect or society
Sanskar maheshwari: Elder son of Ap n Dp a narrow r broad minded n classy person… Copy of Ap always do what Ap wants… Wants to bcm great buisness man n want more fame then Dp n hate illetracy have intrest in music loves family alot but his brother more bcz he is sooo careless n always do everything in his class… Perfectionist….. Wants to do everything on his own n sometimes kind also…. Always do everthing on society bases n values a hard personality to knw
Laksh maheshwari: a lucky go person full naughty chirpy careless person who never cares for society do what his heart wants a big flirt his life evolve around girls n non serious person have his own class lukyzz class wants to bcm a fashion designer but loves his family n brother alot n bff of sidharth n as a brother rarely got irked wid illetracy
Uttara maheshwari: a bubbly modern n apple eye of maheshwari as well as gadodia helping hand of Dp in buisnesd loves her family alot always do pranks n irritates her mother n elder brother wid Dp… Never cares for society same as Dp…. A girl who always stands wid right…
Will ever sanskar n ap thinking change after meeting swaragini??
Will love blossom btwn ragsan n swalak or they will b seperate?
Will shehkar ever accept the truth??
Will swaragini ever knows the truth??
Will ever sharmishta n sidharth find out about swaragini??
Will swaragini b one??
Stay tuned guyzzzz "My Desi Girlz"
Hiii guyzz fizo back wid another story of ragsan n swalak its completely diffrent from other 2 stories its a unique base on society education n old thinking its basically a love story which includes all….A well educated man will ever love a illetrate girl or change his mind or the girl will change for her love????
Guyz i promise that i will b irregular cuz i knw it ??? coming soon wid proluge till then take care keep smiling do votes do cmnts ?


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stance, from which the German admir'
i alty reports only two men were &a\V
ed, probably had more than 9 ) me?:
B on board, and others of the vessels
W sunk carried complements of mei
& equally or nearly as large.
Previous to this battle Great Britain
had lost during the war ten bat
W tleships, eleven cruisers and various
| f smaller craft. Germany has lost
* eighteen cruisers, nineteen auxiliary
cruisers, chiefly converted passenger
k liners, and numerous smaller vessels.
Since fhe beginning of the war
">, British cruisers and destroyers have
|p patrolled during day and night the
V approaches to the German fleet's base.
[ "m the bay formed by the mouths of
4 the Elbe and the Weser, protected by
the misrhtv fortifications of Wilms
t haven on the south, on the north by
the supposedly impregnable defences
of the Kiel Canal, and guarded by
the outlying island of Heligoland.
Until the engagement, however, no'
German fleet- has put forth in force ,
- to necessitate the giving of the alarm
to the 'British main fleet that its foe
was coming out to give battle. The
rendezvous, of the British battle fleet
m has been a secret, but is generally
believed to have been in the Orkney
f Islands, north of Sotland. The long
r , months of watchful v.aitiixg by the
British, however, were broken into
* by two naval engagements in which
mf comparatively small squadrons of
(German warships were involved, and
in both of which the British were victorious.
On August 28, 1914, Admiral j
Sir David Beatty, on "his flagship, the
battle cruiser. Lion, led his squadron
in a daring dash into the Bight of
L Helgoland. In this engagement, under
the guns of this great fortress,
W three German armed cruisers and
f two destroyers were sunk with a loss
f of 2,500 men.
. On January 24, 1915, a German
f squadron, attempting a raid on the
? * * 3 it
British C02.SI, eiicuuutcx cu wuuin <xi j
Beatty off the Doggerbanks, and in s.
r running fight the German cruiser
Bluecher was sunk and two of her
warships set on fire. Several raids
fcave been made by detachments on
British coast in which. Yarmouth,
| Scarborough, Whitby, Hartlepool and
iiowestoft have been bombarded. The
last of these raids was made April 26
i?* occasion according
idtM) UU TT UAVU V 9 _
rthe German claim, aBritishdestroyer
and two scout ships were sunk.
| The most serious losses to the British
fleet hithetrto have been through
the operations of German submarines
and by mines. Such an instance occurred
September when the
Sritish cruisers Hog^ie, Cressy and
Aboufcir were torpedoed within an
rise Allies /n
st Naval Battle
London Admits Loss of Six
>rs?Horrors of Modern
ins Admit Loss of One
aught?Details Meagre.
hour by the German submarine U-9.
The German navy, however, performed
brilliant feats in regions far distant
from Europe, its most notable
victory being in the battle off Coro- J
nel, Chile, early in the war, when the j
German far Eastern squardron, at- j
tempting to reach home waters, encountered
a British fleet. In the battle
the Germans sent the British
cruisers Good Hope and Monmouth
to the bottom with all hands. A month
later a powerful British squadron
met the victorious Germans off the
Falkland Islands and of the five German
cruisers in the squadron four,
the 'Scharenhorst, the Gneisenau, the
^"urenburg and the Liepsig, were sent ;
to the bottom. The fifth, the Dres- J
den, escaped but was caught later at
Juan Fernandez and destroyed.
Great Britain admits the loss of
battle cruisers and cruisers with a
tonnage of 114.S10?represented by
the battle cruisers Queen Mary, Indefatigable
and Invincible and the
cruisers Defence, Black Prince and
Warrior. Germany s losses attui u- j
ing to the Berlin admiralty, in addition
to the Pom erne, were the 'Wiesbaden
and Frauenlob. small cruisers,
and several torpedo boats.
The Germans claim in addition to
the admitted losses of Great Britain
that the British battleship Warspite,
of the largest type in the British navy,
was sunk, that the battleship Marl1
v':*- O tnrnoHrt and
Dorougn was nit u > a. iu? (jvuu ??
that two cruisers of the Achilles type
(the Warrior is of this class) and one
submarine were sent to the bottom.
The British admiralty adds to the
conceded losses by Germany two
dreaduaughts of the Kaiser class?
vessels of 24,700 tons?destroyed, the
blowing up of one battle cruiser, the j
nf two other vessels of this |
cla.-s and the ramming and sinking o?
a German submarine.
The German battie cruisers Derf-j
flinger and Lutzow, one of which the j
British officially announced tonight j
was blown up, are vessels of the
same class. Each ship displaces 26.GUO
tons, is 689 feet long, 95 feet
beam, with a draught of 27 1-2 feet.
~"1 i,,
I fie Lvernunger was tumijicicu
July, 1914, and the Lutzow a year
later. The ships carried eight 12inch
guns, twelve 6-inch guns and
twelve 24-pounders. They also were
equipped with four torpedo tubes
The Derfflinger once before was re
ported by the British to have been [
sunk when she participated in an en-<
gagement in the North Sea on January
24, 1915. A later report said
that she had been badly damaged in
the fight and was dry docked at Hamburs:
for repairs
The German cruiser Wiesbaden,
mentioned in the German official announcement
as having been sunk, is
not listed in the naval annals.
Newberry, S. C., May 27, 1916.
The annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Farmers Oil Mill company
will be held in the court house
at Xewberry, >3. C., on Wednesday.
June 7th, 1916, at 11 o'clock, for the
election of directors for the ensuing
year, and for the transaction of other
business. Please attend in person or
by proxy.
J. H. Wicker,
5-31-3t. 'Manager.
Children's Day.
We will have our children's day
exercises in the Mollohon church on
the 2nd Sunday night in June at 7:30
o'clock. We invite everybody to come.
We have a very pretty porgram. Come
and help us to get the banner for our
J. M. Swindler,
W. R. Bouknight,
The rrrnntv treasurer has placed in
my hands executions against those
persons who failed to nay their taxes
for 1915.
Those interested will have an opportunity
to pay the same at my office
until June 30th. After that date
testes will be made according to law.
Gannon G. Bleace,
/ niH-rir1**
Pomaria lYr^onnK
M\\ i -u's S.iIk i' lias returned from
W"aI;oj joro where he taauht school
the past session.
Misses Ida Mae Setzler and Kl.is*i
Hipp attended commencement at
tmnnrlor I r'/^llopp
.ill; 111H iUli i \ V.T A * ^ ^ v- .
Mr. Geo. Richardson. Mr. Clarence
Wicker, Miss Pearle Ballentine and
M.'ss Olive Richardson motored to
Leesville Sunday and attended Suramerland
Rev. S. C. Ballentine went to Lees-!
\ille. Monday to attend a meeting of i
the trustees of Summerland college.!
t.irs. Robert Shealy is visiticg in j
t. oiuniDiu.
Mr. W. L. Bedenbaugh spent the,
week-end in Columbia.
Messrs. T. E. iStone Willie IWicker, i
Olin Crumpton, Sam Wicker and Bel-1
ton Ki::ard motored to Summerland i
Sunday and spent the day.
Mr. G. Breaker Setzler. student and
assistant professor in the. University
of Maryland will be home Jn the 9th
of June to spend the summer with his
? rnntc
pa* tiuo.
T. A. Epting and family and Mrs. J. j
J. Kibler motored to Summerland j
Sunday in their new Maxwell and
spent the day.
Arthur H. Counts, Miss Lucile
Counts and Berley Bedenbaugh attended
.Summerland commencement.
Mrs. Polly Graham is visiting her
son, Mr. Felix Graham.
i?irs. l. t. dinner is expecting uer |
mother the last of the week to spen 1
a while.
For Union 'Academy for a five
months school to begin about the first
of November. Salary $50.00 per
month. For further information ap-,
ply to any or.e of the undersigned
Geo. S. Enlow,
W. B. Franklin,
Frosperity, s. c., k. u. .\o. ,5.
All administrators, executors, guar- ,
dians and other fiduciaries, are required
by law to make an annual return,
on or before the 1st day of July
of each year.
All persons failing to do so, will
under the law forfeit their commissions
for handling the estates an-1 |
will moreover be liable to be sued for j
damages by any person or persons interested
in each estate.
C. C. Sclmmpert,
Judgt of Probate.
June 1st, 1916.
Should Have His Choice.
Abbe-.ille Press and Banner.
The Columbia Record, in its Saturday's
issue, states that a farmer Trom
Xewberry was in Columbia the day
i? c _ ? ,1 f Uo f infnrmarl thp
ueiuie, ami uiai, uiiuiiiivu representative
of the Record of many
wonderful things about to take place
in Newberry county. He also predicted
that (Manning would get 75,000
votes in the first primary this
summer, Blease 40,000 and Cooper
15,000. It was not stated whether
the farmer was sent to the asylum
or back to Xewberrv county.
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.U.ilii ,"J tl "11UC11U1 JIVJUVU; , vv
Dose >ViII Convince You.
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy is "well
known throughout the country. Many
thousand people have taken it for
Stomach, Liver and Intestiinal Ail
ments and report marvelous results
and are highly praising it to others.
Astonishing benefits sufferers have
received even from one dose are heard
everywhere and explain its tremendous
sale to more than a million people.
It rarely ever faiis and those afflicted
i with Stomach, Liver and Intestinal
Ailments, Indigestion, Gas in
the Stomach and Intestines, Dizziness,
Fainting Spells, Colic Attacks, Tor
pid Liver, Constipation? etc., should!
by all means try this remedy. Mayr's
Wonderful Remedy gives permanent
results for stomachy liver and intestinal
ailments. Eat as much and whatever
you like. No more distress after
eating, pressure of gas in the stomach
and around the heart. Get one bottle
J-nrrwVf ond if rm an
ui juur mi Upgwi juvn ?"u n j ??
absolute guarantee?if not satisfactory
money will be returned.
Gilder & Weeks, druggists, New- <
berry, S. C.
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S( JiOOL IHSTiiJU* -NO 17
'Aliereas. one-third of the resident
doctors and a like proportion oi' th ;
resident freeholders of the ase ol ;
tventy-one years, i 1 Tranwood Si-hool
District No. 47, of the Countv of New-j
berry, State of South Carolina, have!
filed a petition with the County Board j
of Education for Newberry County, j
South Carolina, petitioning and re-J
questing that an election be held in '
said School District on the question j
of levying a special tax of three (3)
mills to be collected on all the taxable
property within the said School Ditrict.
Now, therefore, we the undersign
ed. composing the County Board of
Education for Xewberrv County.
State of South Carolina, do herby
order the Doard of Trustees of the
Tranwood School District No. 47, to
hold an election on the said question
of levying a special tax of three (3)
mills to be collected on the property!
located in the said School District, |
which said election shall be held ar i
- Ti?nriTi-ivM5 C^Virvnl T-7nnco in c 9 i 1
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School District, No. 47, on Friday, the
9th day of June. 1916. at which said
election the polls shall be opened at
7 a. m. and closed at 4 p. m.
The members of the Board of Trustees
of said 'School District shall act
as managers of said election. Only
such electors as reside in said.School
Ditrict and return real or peisonal
property for taxation, and who exhibit
their tax receipts and registration
certificates as required in general
elections, shall be allowed to vote.
Electors favoring the levy of such tax
shall cast a ballot containing the
word "Yes" written or printed thereon,
ard each elector opposed to such
levy shall cast' a ballot containing
the word "Xo,s written or printed
th eon.
(ri-en under our hands and seal j
this 20th day of 4iay, lyitj.
Ohas. P. Barre,
J. S. Wheeler,
0. B. Cannon,
.Members of County Board of Education.
NOTICE OF ELECTION IN MONTI-j
Whereas, one-third of the resident j
ele:*rors and a like proportion of the j
resident freeholders of the age of
twenty-one years, in Monticello j
school District So. 17, of the County j
of Xewberry, ;State of South Carolina, j
have filed a petition with the County j
Board of Education of Xewberry j
County, South Carolina, petitioning
and requesting that an election be j
held in said School District on the j
Question of levying a special tax of J
two (2) mills to be collected on all;
the taxable property within the said
School District.
Now, therefore, we tne undersigned,
composing the County Board of
Education for Newberry County,
State of South Carolina, do hereby
order the Board of Trustees of the
Monticello .School District Xo. 17, to
hold an election on the said question
of levying a special tax of two (2)
mills to be collected on the property
located in the said School District,
which said election shall be held at
the iMonticello School House in said
School District Xo. 17, on Friday, the
9th day of June, 1916, at which said
election the polls shall be opened at
7 a. m. and closed at 4 p. m.
The members of the Board of 'lrusjtees
of said School District shall act
as managers of said election. Only
such electors as reside in said School
District and return real of personal
property for taxation, aod who exhibit
their tax receipts ai.d registration
certificates as required in general
elections, shall be allowed to
-vote. Electors favoring the levy of
snp'h tax shall cast a ballot contain
ing the word "Yes" written or printed
thereon, and each elector opposed
to such levy shall cast a ballot containing
the word "No" written or
printed thereon.
Given under our hands and seal
this the 16th day of May, 1916. Chas.
P. Barre,
J. S. Wheeler,
0. B. Cannon,
Members of Count? Board of Education.
rtVlhereas, one-third of the resident
electors and a like proportion of the
resident freeholders of the age of
twenty-one years in St. Phillins
School District No. 22, of the County
of Newberry, State of South Carolina,
? * '** in- 4V.A
have filed a peunon wua .ue wuuty
Board of Education of Newberry
County, South Carolina, petitioning
and requesting that an election be
held in said School District on the
w:j; o . '
question of levying an additional spe- '
cial tax of four (4) mills to be collected
on all tbe taxable property
within the School District.
Now. t-ienri'ore. \\> i n- undersign-!
(I. oi;in{>o<l:iir tin- l'o:ini\ hoard of I
1-J(I ication for Newberry ouniy. State-1
ul' rfo::th Carolina, (io hereby order j
tiiH Board of Trustees ot' the St. Phil- J
lips School District Xo. 22. io hold an j
election on the said question of le.y-j
i. g an additional special tax of foir-j
i4) mills to bo collected on the property
located in the said School District.
which said election sliall be
held at the St. Phillips School House
in said School District Xo. 22, on Satirday,
.June 10, 1916. at which said
election the polls shall be openea at;
7 a. m. and closed at 4 p. m.
The members of the Board of Trustees
of said School District shall act
ns managers of said election. Only
such electors as reside in said School
District and return real or personal
property for taxation, and who exhibit
their tax receipts and registration
certificates as required in general
elections, shall be allowed to
vote. Electors favoring the levy of
snph tar shall cast a ballot contain
ing the word "Yes" written or printed
thereon, and each elector opposed
to such levy shall cast a ballot containing
the word "No" written or
printed thereon.
Given under our hands a>nd seal this
the 11th day of May, 1916.
Chas. P. Barre,
J. S. Wheeler,
0. B. Cannon,
Members of County Board of Education.
w e are prepare
surance policies a
the following i
rrw/io a wics.
Equitable Fire Ins. Co. $
Pacific Fire Ins. Co.
Southern Stock Fire
Ins. Co.
Southern Underwriters
TTv-> r-J AwtTTin A"p riy'rioKAl'/
U IlUCl W I 11/ 1 O Ui KJt J.
These Companies are a
and have a splendid reco
Your requests will have
Security Loan and Inve
W. A. McS WAIN,
A Card t<
of Rural Tel
We are anxious to se<
other parties and connecte
condition as to furnish effi
owners of rural lines are rc
we want to co-operate wit
All lines require a tl
sionally if the best service
recommend that every li
overhauled at least once a
experienced telephone mai
cost of this work when dh
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small, and this cost will b<
improved service.
If the owners of rural 1
tion are experiencing troul
will appreciate their talking
Manager or writing us fi
what we can toward helpi
dition of your line.
Winthrop College.
SCHOLARSHIP and ENTRANCE
? ""tit * rmrAv
?AAJ1L1 A'llUH
The examination for the award of
vacant scholarships in Winthrop College
and for the admission of new
students will be held at the county
court house on Friday, July 7, at ?
a. m. Applicants must not be less
than sixteen years ot age. "When
scholarships are vacant after July 7
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Reported illr Man II;i> AIm*:at
Dccidnl to Kim for (iotcriior.
Xews and Courier.
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V UlUlliUia. .iUiit X. yy . oiuv.^v;
ol" Bishopville has about. decided to
enter the race for governor, according
to information obtained from one
of his close personal and political
friends here today. Mr. Stuekey, Senator
J. Arthur Banks. Warehouse
Commissioner John L. iMcLaurin and
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here yesierday and last night at the
office of the State warehouse system,
it became known here today, it is
thought that the candidacy of Mr.
Stuckey was discussed at this conference,
although no one admitted as
much today. It is thought definite
announcement will be made by ;Mr.
Stuckey in a week or ten days of bis
Should Mr. Stuckey run for governor
it will be on a platform with
the State warehouse system as the
main Dlank. and he will likely appeal
to the vote of the farmers and the
laboring people without regard to faction.
Mr. Stuckey is a successful
farmer himself and is a member of
the Farmers' Union, the secret Farmers'
association and a member of the
executive committee of the State
i Warehousemen's association.
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sponsible for their upkeep,
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year, and that at least one
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telephone lines in this sect>le
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tion, provided they meet the conditions
governing the award. iApplicants
for scholarships should write
to President Johnson before the examination
for scholarship examination
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free tuition. The next cession will
open September 20, 1316. For furtftbr
information and catalogue, address
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text: I don't know what, if any of these rumors, are even true and I frankly don't care one way or another. Much ado about absolutely nothing on all counts. What matters going forward, is for the parties concerned to decide and is the business of the parties involved and not anybody else. JMO


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Weimann signs new Villa deal
Aston Villa forward Andreas Weimann has signed a new three-year contract with the club.
The 21-year-old scored 12 goals last season, leapfrogging Darren Bent in the pecking order at Villa Park and breaking into the Austria team.
"I'm really happy that I've signed. I love the club and it's been brilliant for me, for I have a feeling of being at home here at Aston Villa," he said.
Weimann has progressed through the club's academy, having moved from Rapid Vienna as a 15-year-old. He showed his potential during a loan spell with Watford in the 2010-11 season and scored his first senior goals for Villa at the end of the following campaign.
He told avfc.co.uk: "I've been here for six seasons now, having started with the academy in 2006, and last season was tremendous for me and terrific for the team the way we played over the second half of a really demanding campaign.
"The last several months of the season we played really well and got better and better as season went on. Hopefully, we can continue on like we finished and that will be the challenge. Like the other young players in the team, I want to keep improving as a player and keep pushing Villa as high as we can in the Premier League.
"I feel like I owe the manager and the club because the manager (Paul Lambert) backed me last season after he came in and I have always felt comfortable and really supported at the club.
"The supporters, too, have been brilliant with me and they've really taken to me which I'm delighted about. It means everything to know you have support like that. The whole team feels the same way. It's great to be a part of an exciting future at Villa. I'm sure the manager will bring in more new faces to help us and this will make us stronger."
Manager Lambert said: "Andi has shown a great work ethic and that's the big thing about him, along with his quality. He has drive and a hunger to succeed and that's vital. That's what we're looking for here at Villa. He got a sustained run at it last season and he showed the quality that marks him out as a natural finisher.
"He definitely knows where the goal is and his performances on that right side, coming off the lines, have been really great. Whether Andi Weimann is on 'x' amount of money or not, you'll always get the same player - but we're delighted obviously that we've agreed this new deal."
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tuxedo shirt
I need to buy a new tux shirt for my cruise, in spite of the fact most men wear suits I will likely wear my tuxedo(if it still fits), but I do not know what fabric I should get in the shirt so that it is breathable, yet stylish. Any suggestions?
plain white pleated cotton tux shirt
Lisa's right...white cotton.
If you have a Men's Wherehouse near you, they have pretty good service and will make sure you fit into a tuxedo shirt that's appropriate for your size and the style of your tuxedo. They have cool accessories too (cuff links, studs, bow and straight ties, suspenders, vests, cumberbunds...and silk pocket squares).
Congrats on bringing the tuxedo along. I still do, and wear it on every formal night.
My general theme in life is sophistication and elegance, so yeah. I am hoping to find a non-pleated shirt. Simplify a bit by taking a tip from Bond, James Bond.
I got mine at finetuxedos.com. Couple of Ralph Lauren shirts. 100% cotton. Very nice quality.
Like you, I wanted to avoid pleats. A pique bib shirt is strictly, I understand, white tie only (tails). I got a pinwale shirt with a wing collar to wear with my tuxedo, and a subdued herringbone pattern shirt with a laydown collar to wear with a dinner jacket.
I would definitely recommend both the vendor and the shirts. 8)
A tuxedo is black, midnight blue, or a white jacket with black pants.That's it. Anything else in any other color is not a tuxedo.There is absolutely no need to match the colors that the bridesmaids are wearing.A tuxedo is always the correct attire for a semi formal evening event.
My husband got a beautiful tuxedo shirt, tie and button covers and we didn't pay an outrageous price for them either. After all he only uses a tuxedo when we cruise and for other dressy events his classic dark suits work fine.
What went did was to browse through our local tuxedo and bridal shops sales racks. The styles are current and the overall quality is good - great depending on the shop...but the savings are certainly worth a look.
Jarrod Hershel
Strictly, a "tuxedo" is a specific style of dinner jacket first worn at a very exclusive country club in New York named The Tuxedo Club, from which it took its name. A white or midnight blue dinner jacket is NOT correctly called a tuxedo.
For a "black tie" or "modified black tie" evening, however, any style and color of dinner jacket is acceptable, with the caveat that white and pastel dinner jackets are worn only in warm weather. Whether a "tuxedo" or not, a dinner jacket is worn with black formal pants that have black satin tapes sown into the outseams, a pleated or ruffled formal shirt, a bow tie, either a vest or a cummerbund, black socks, and black formal dress shoes.
In lieu of long pants, many Bermudans wear black formal shorts with the same satin tape stripes in the outseams with black knee-high stockings and garters and that many Scotsmen wear the kilt of their clan with knee-high stockings and garters.
A few years ago, some of the leading manufacturers were selling "microfiber" shirts in the same style. This material requires less maintenance than the cotton, but these shirts are sometimes difficult to find.
Actually, both look pretty sharp!
Now I'm all a twitter....
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Wasco UMC
Mailing Address:
1441 Seventh Street
Wasco CA 93280
Physical Address:
1441 7th Street
Wasco CA 93280
Main Service Time:
Sunday, 10:00 a.m.
Summer Service Time:
Other Service Time:
We offer infant and toddler care every Sunday during worship, and have a wonderful Coffee Fellowship afterwards. Come join us!
From Highway 99, either north or south: Take Highway 46 West seven miles to Wasco. Turn left at Griffith - look for "Wasco Glass." Turn right at the second stop sign, which is 7th Street, and head east for two blocks. The church will be on your left.


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Recent Comments
|1 year 32 weeks ago
|Got mine ordered
Stayed up till 2am trying to complete my order, couldn't get pass confirm order, so quit went to bed and tried again @4:30 and actually got through on my 5th try!! Wanted more stuff but I'll wait till website quits crashing!! Good looking stuff, I'm pleased with just about everything!! Now hopefully I can get lucky on getting a jersey ordered!!
|2 years 2 days ago
|Tip off with ND
That tip will be @9:40 pm est
|2 years 2 weeks ago
|Well that sucks !!
Atleast it's not the end of the season, I'm sure the girls will bounce back
|2 years 11 weeks ago
|Won 1
I won one championship and lost the other, may have won both but Green Bay not showing up causing Palmer &Johnson to sit most of the 2nd costed me points I'm sure!! I'll take 1 outta 2 though!! 150.02 - 130.70 (winner) 181.60 - 160.22 (loser)
|2 years 15 weeks ago
Just take a fucking knee and end this shit
|2 years 16 weeks ago
|On Direct Tv
The axs channel is 340 not sure bout comcast or dish network but I'm sure u can google it! Hope we play a lot better then last night though!! Go Blue!! 〽
|2 years 23 weeks ago
Someone up vote this guy a lot!!! That is some funny shit !!!
|2 years 50 weeks ago
Thx bro never been to a spring game wasn't for sure
|2 years 50 weeks ago
Coming up for spring game and curious how do u get tix? Any help would be awesome thx guys
|3 years 14 weeks ago
Even if IU loses I'm still gonna hear about how awesome they are and how horrible we are at work tomorrow!! God sux living in the heart of IU country!
|3 years 14 weeks ago
|No concentration or focus
No concentration or focus with team!! Coach B is gotta be on the verge of a heart attack!!
|3 years 14 weeks ago
|Shot selection???
Does this team realize that two point buckets exist!! I can't believe what I'm watching!! Coach B needs to bench the whole starting 5
|3 years 15 weeks ago
|My 14 year old son is named
My 14 year old son is named Jalen, I was a huge fan of the Fab 5 and we live in Indiana so when the Pacers got Jalen Rose it was a no brainer!!
|3 years 20 weeks ago
|wrong thread sorry
wrong thread sorry
|3 years 20 weeks ago
|So sorry....
Sorry to hear about your brother thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. God Bless you and Go Blue!!
|3 years 24 weeks ago
|Done with Hoke
With RR we would've at least scored
|3 years 26 weeks ago
So if u block up front are backs can move the ball? Interesting concept!!!
|3 years 26 weeks ago
|5 years 4 weeks ago
|Deserve it? Maybe so but
Deserve it? Maybe so but living 35 miles from Bloomington I'm tired of hearing it!! Iu basketball fans are the most obnoxious bunch of idiots I've ever seen!! Now I get to hear how awesome they are for another 8 hrs at work oh joy!!
|5 years 5 weeks ago
|6th man?
Ok how is Mitch McGary not even a choice? Will (she-he) is a complete douche bag 6th man of the year! We should all vote Mitch and piss espn off!!
|5 years 6 weeks ago
|My thoughts!
Overall I'm not too bummed this is not a bad lose! Living 40 miles from bloomington I'm gonna have to hear about how iu knocked off another no 1 team! If history repeats itself the last no 1 team they beat won the national title so I'm hoping!!! Slow start really hurt us and horrible shooting from behind the arc! I've watched iu play several games and outside of put back dunks and a couple of three foot shots Zeller is overrated. Think we beat ourselves tonight! Let them enjoy no1 for the week! On to the buckeyes lets bounce back home and stay in hunt for B1G championship we'll get iu at home and that will shut up the idiots here where I live!
|5 years 9 weeks ago
Mich. 79 - Worthless Nuts 68 Go Blue 17-0
|5 years 11 weeks ago
|Maybe clowneys dick taste
Maybe clowneys dick taste good cause there's a whole bunch of fuckers sucking it! Lewan kicked his ass all game!! He should get player of the game before this ass clown!! Overall better team lost on a bad call on the blitz but I'm proud of team 133 thanks to all of you!
|5 years 11 weeks ago
|Why don't we throw screens to
Why don't we throw screens to denard give him a chance in the open?
|5 years 11 weeks ago
|5 years 11 weeks ago
|I agree hundred percent DG
I agree hundred percent DG has to read the d better!! our d is doing A fine job take away three plays and we are winning this game!!
|5 years 11 weeks ago
|Can someone Plz tell Lou
Can someone Plz tell Lou holtz that are other teams in div one football besides the ones he has coached at!! My god its bad enough he's still deep throating Notre Lame but to hear him praise spurrier and the cocks oh my!! Glad to hear Mayes talk good bout Taylor though sick of hearing bout clowney!!
|5 years 11 weeks ago
|Ok just to make sure im in
Ok just to make sure im in check with everyone else devin has one int but should have thrown three already right? Not for sue what he's thinking bout but he needs to wake up or we in trouble
|5 years 11 weeks ago
|Glad to see maddison found a
Glad to see maddison found a way to bail Borges out again!!
|5 years 15 weeks ago
|Did any one else catch the
Did any one else catch the worst state ever shirt in the crowd?
|5 years 16 weeks ago
|Well I'm glad I got to watch
Well I'm glad I got to watch one good half of football today!! I'm still speechless on second half congrats to the kids in this game shame they didn't get to determine outcome!! Horrible coaching in the second half wow!!! Hope USC takes care of the Irish!!
|5 years 22 weeks ago
|Sorry if taken .....
Mich 37 Illinois 6
|5 years 26 weeks ago
I'm coming up Friday nite and wanting get my drink on!! Suggestions?? My first game at the BIG HOUSE so any input would be helpful!! Thanks
|5 years 27 weeks ago
|First time!!
Don't kn if we will win by 45 but I do know this is my first trip to the BIG HOUSE!! So I'm super excited friday morning can't get here soon enough coming up to party it up in A2 any suggestions on where to go? Maybe hang out with fellow bloggers! Also anybody from Indiana going up wanna meet up for the drive I'm coming from columbus!! Just hit me on here!! Thanks for any suggestions
|5 years 28 weeks ago
|Hell with an average weight
Hell with an average weight of the o-line being only 260lbs our d-line should feel like they're pushing practice dummies around compared to the 300+ o-line for Bama!! Look to have a better defensive game this Saturday!
|5 years 28 weeks ago
|Amen!! On to next week and
Amen!! On to next week and air force
|5 years 28 weeks ago
|My 2 cents!!!
I, like the rest of us on this blog watched the embarrassment last night, and I must say I was shocked at the sheer manhandling on both sides of the ball. We can all get on here and blame Borges, Denard, etc.... At the end of the day we must look at the opposition, the NFL factory we all call Alabama like it or not!! has been in place for several years Sabans system works because he gets the players that fit that system!Their O-line could start any NFL team today, and as far Borges name one offensive cord. In the country that couldve taken this team to victory last night so anyone hating on the coaching staff, the team,each other on this thread are obviously bandwagon riders when we win we are beast but if we lose then we suck!!! Let's be realistic we had a great first season under Hoke and this year who knows but this is for sure as we recruit Our style of players we will start adding hardware to the trophy case!! So let's stop the blah blah and let's win a B1G Championship!!
|5 years 28 weeks ago
|Since this is a dying thread that's been jacked once.....
Per CNN les miles has decided to keep game for Saturday what are some thoughts on this? Do you think that will be overturned?
|5 years 29 weeks ago
Dude totally loved this video! You did a great job thanks for sharing!
|5 years 30 weeks ago
|Sorry to jack your post !!
This is not worthy of its on post but read in my local paper this morning (Columbus,In) that 3* guard Ron Patterson will not be able to play at I.U. After failing to meet academic requirements! Just thought I would share this with blog!
|5 years 31 weeks ago
|Love to have practice shirt/jersey XL
Would anyone be willing pick up shirt or jersey XL I'll pay shipping just hit me up please [email protected]
|5 years 31 weeks ago
|If your serious bout getting
If your serious bout getting one keep in mind body syles changed from '09 - '10! a friend of mine drove my car loved it so he went and bought a used one '09 sel 5-spd its pretty quick but my '11 sport ate him up now he wishes he wouldve spent a few dollars more to get A: the newer body style and B: A Sport model! But you should test them all out before buying! Good Luck!!
|5 years 31 weeks ago
|I have 2011 fusion sport
I have 2011 fusion sport plenty of power lots of features for the money get around 31mpg on the highway! Is available in both fwd and awd worth atleast taking a test drive! I love mine
|5 years 31 weeks ago
|I would love to be your
I would love to be your friend and be there to buy some stuff unfortunately I'm in Columbus, In:( if anybody going would pick up some extra stuff and be willing to ship it my way... Then we could talk some business!!
|5 years 31 weeks ago
|No I believe it's like 8
No I believe it's like 8 post!! Even log out and logged back in to make sure! Lol
|5 years 32 weeks ago
|Four loss team!!
I mean I'm all about keeping it real but damn let's just throw team #133 under the bus!! Sure preseason polls shouldn't even exist but it does kind of show some respect among those voting! I'm stoked for the season and look for #133 to be better then a 4 loss team this year!!
|5 years 34 weeks ago
|Wow for seats like that I'll
Wow for seats like that I'll be your friend!! Lol
|5 years 34 weeks ago
|Wow thanks sounds like a
Wow thanks sounds like a really good time!!! I'll look forward to meeting up with some of guys off the blog!! Thanks again!!!
|5 years 34 weeks ago
|Thanks that was pretty
Thanks that was pretty informative!! I'm pretty excited bout making trip up there! Wheres the best place to tailgate on game day? Wanting to get the best experience I can!!
|5 years 34 weeks ago
|Would love to join u but I'm
Would love to join u but I'm six hours south in Columbus Indiana:( but coming up on sept 15 to catch my first game at big house so I'm looking for some blog buddies to help me find a good place to hang out and drink fri before the game any help is appreciated!!! Thanks
|6 years 10 weeks ago
|Very proud of our boys!!
Just wish we could have those forced threes from Timmy back a couple of two pt shots put us up! Oh well I'll hear some shit at work tommorrow cause iu fans are such dicks!! But ill hang my head high feb 1 paybacks a bitch go blue!!!
|6 years 10 weeks ago
|posted from iPhone
Shot selection we didn't need that stu!!
|6 years 10 weeks ago
|posted from iPhone
That's a walk!!!!
|6 years 10 weeks ago
|posted from iPhone
We should let Jones dribble around some more he is horrible, but I love it!!!
|6 years 10 weeks ago
How is this wadford kid get that wide open? Someone find #2 and get a hand in his face
|6 years 10 weeks ago
|Correction sir
One of the most bias courts in NCAA I live here I kn
|6 years 10 weeks ago
|It's obvious ....
That refs will not let anyone come into assembly hall and steal a win!!! It's as bad as playing duke at home such bullshit!!
|6 years 11 weeks ago
|With all due respect again sir
Living in columbus, In all I have heard is blah blah blah we beat ky we are back blah blah blah I was soooo glad for state to shut the asses up but now it starts all over again Jan 5 is kinda of scary for us UofM fans down here!!! There are no bigger jackasses then iu fans [email protected]$K them all!! Oh bye the way may we kill those bitches from the acc GO BLUE!!!
|6 years 19 weeks ago
|posted from iPhone
Ground can not cause a fumble. Play should have been dead!!!
|6 years 19 weeks ago
|May I offer u some glasses!!!
Not that it changes anything but MVP of this game goes to the worst fucking officials I have ever seen!! Matter of fact stevie wonder called and said he saw a touchdown with Hemingway!! Absolute bullshit! Never been so disgusted in my life!!
|6 years 21 weeks ago
|In Columbus?
I'm from the metropolis that is columbus as well we should hook up for a game at b- dubs!!! Let me kn what u think.
|6 years 24 weeks ago
|Let's not forget....
They have no qb to get them the ball!!! We should crush both these teams!!!
|6 years 24 weeks ago
|Sad to say........
Sad to say these two teams were ranked and actually were expected to do something in the BIG!!! State has almost as many sacks as they do points!!! WOW
|6 years 27 weeks ago
|posted from iPhone
Can some say fighting BiTCHES of Notre Dame!!! Wish I could have been there!! Greatest game I've ever seen
|6 years 28 weeks ago
Kovacks just xploded today mr. Carder will see number 32 everywhere he looks tonight!! Good job to the entire defense though!! Really stoked about this season!!!
|6 years 28 weeks ago
|posted from iPhone
That's a good thing bad thing glad for the win but been waiting so long for this day, either way I will wear the maize and blue extra proud down here in Hoosier country Go Blue!!!!! bring on the Irish!!!!
|6 years 33 weeks ago
|Acc/ BIG challenge
Virginia might not be the team we wanted to draw in this challenge but if I recall last years preseason polls and predictions had UCONN at the bottom of the big east not going say that UVA is in anyway as good as UCONN but just don't look down on a team from a big conference, yes we will beat them but they could go on one hell of a run in the acc and boost that RPI rating just some food for thought!!
|6 years 33 weeks ago
|Burke vs Morris
Totally agree that Trey will have big shoes to fill but he does bring a much better shot to the table then Morris. I'm not saying he is our savior this year but we were one shot away from tying Duke a little better shooter might have hit it? Having a scoring PG could be what we need!


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Perhentian Islands are pretty far in the north east coast, but it's highly recommended. I just did a quick check on AirAsia for Kuala Lumpur - Kota Bharu and guess what? There are still many flights, especially the return leg, that is MYR 0 (yes, zero!) from its current promo. And as expected, it excludes the airport taxes and other charges though, which isn't much. But even after these charges, it's still less than MYR100 for a return ticket. If you already know what dates you'll be there in KL, go ahead and book the flight tickets now.
And April is a nice time to go there as the north east monsoon has just ended the previous month.


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Oakland A's Sign Ben Sheets To One-Year DealJanuary 27, 2010
The Oakland A's made a big move today by signing pitcher Ben Sheets to a one-year, $10 million contract.
The 31-year-old pitcher missed the entire 2009 season after undergoing elbow surgery for a torn flexor tendon in his right elbow.
Prior to that injury in 2008, Sheets went 13-9 with a 3.09 ERA for the Milwaukee Brewers. The four-time All-Star has a career ERA of 3.72 with 1,206 strikeouts.
During a press conference held at the Oakland Coliseum, A's general manager Billy Beane stated the importance of having a veteran like Sheets around the young pitching staff of Oakland.
Acknowledging the possible impact he may have with the young pitchers, Sheets admitted he might have to depend on them as well.
"American League is a new league for me," said Sheets. "So I'm going to lean on them as much as they are going to lean on me."
An obvious concern regarding the pitcher is the status of his health. During a throwing session in Louisiana, clubs in attendance were impressed. Beane was clear about how pleased he was with the results of Sheets' physical.
Another concern is Sheets' season-long absence. After missing all of 2009, there will always be questions looming about the possibility of returning to form.
"I'm excited to get back to the routine," Sheets said. "I'm pretty sure that when they get up there, that all my instincts and what I've learned in the past will come back. I'm not really nervous about getting back out there. I'm just ready to go."


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George Mason in the News
Posted: April 7, 2006 at 1:00 am, Last Updated: November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am
Following are highlights of national and international news coverage George Mason received during the past week.
Monday, April 3, BBC News (UK)
Space Network to Track Rainfall
"The Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) project will provide three hourly reports on rainfall. It aims to improve weather forecasting and understanding of how the global water cycle affects climatic change … 'The aim is to provide the best possible global precipitation measurement available from any sources,' said Arthur Hou, GPM project scientist at Nasa's Goddard Space Flight Center near Washington, D.C. … Dr. Hou's presentation formed part of a sequence here at the European Geosciences Union meeting on improving measurement of rainfall … Eyal Amitai, also from Goddard Space Flight Center with an additional post at George Mason University in Washington, D.C., is working on a new detection method involving sound. 'It is difficult to measure rainfall at sea,' he said. 'Rain gauges on board ships and on surface moorings are unstable and subject to vandalism; satellite observations are poor in temporal coverage and have large spatial averaging, whereas rain is highly variable in time and space.'"
Wednesday, April 5, Associated Press Newswires
Poll at Odds with Katie Couric Move
"Now that Katie Couric is making the move from dawn to dusk, her legacy and the future of CBS News depends on an audience that, according to a new poll, prefers to see her in the morning. Asked if they would rather see Couric in her longtime role as 'Today' host or as the first woman to anchor a network weekday evening newscast on her own, 49 percent favored the morning and 29 percent said evening, according to a poll conducted this week by The Associated Press and TV Guide. 'I think her strengths' – three hours a day of live broadcasting covering a wide swath of topics – 'will evolve and magnify to fit the task,' said Frank Sesno, a journalism professor at George Mason University and special CNN correspondent."
Wednesday, April 5, The Washington Times
On Bus Trip Home, Mason Students Savor Experience
"The George Mason University students who made the 600-mile bus ride to Indianapolis to root on the Patriots in the Final Four headed back to Fairfax yesterday, reluctantly preparing for classes and still savoring their team's Cinderella season. 'I'm ready to stay on the trip,' said Michelle Torok, a GMU junior who was studying for her management midterm on one of the buses. 'Even though we didn't make it all the way, we're still celebrating because we made it to the Final Four. … The whole trip has been an experience I'm really glad I went on and won't ever forget.' Sophomore Christina Hudson, the daughter of a diplomat who has lived around the world, said the trip provided her with a once-in-a-lifetime experience. 'It's definitely the first time I've ever done something like this,' Miss Hudson said. 'It's one of those stories I'm gonna be telling my grandkids – I was at the NCAA Final Four.'"
Monday, April 3, Star Tribune (Minnesota)
What Can Judges State in the Court of Public Opinion?
"Denials that Minnesota Supreme Court justices discussed the state's marriage law with a senator obscure a larger reality: Judges can and do express their opinions on legal controversies outside of court. 'He can talk about the prior decisions and his role in them,' said Ronald Rotunda, a professor of law at George Mason University who has written a book on legal ethics. 'If he was talking about that, and it sounds like he was, that's OK. But if he's talking about issues that are coming up, that he heard argument on [last week], that's not OK.'"
Thursday, April 6, Homeland Security Today
Safety from Tap to Tongue
"The vulnerability of drinking water supplies to terrorist attack has been a longstanding concern of homeland security, regional and municipal officials – and scientists, private companies and universities are working to close the gap. 'The U.S. drinking water supplies are a major target for both domestic and international terrorists,' Dr. Mark Krekeler, professor of environmental science and policy at George Mason University, told HSToday. 'Terrorists can introduce a wide range of substances that are soluble in water. A single attack can have an impact on several hundred to hundreds of thousands, if not millions of people in major cities.'"


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PlayStation Network will be down for maintenance for most of today. Account management, account registration and the PlayStation Store will all be unavailable during the maintenance. PS Blog does note that "some users may be able to play online during the maintenance," presumably those who were signed into the network before the maintenance began.
PSN should be back online by 10pm Pacific (1am Eastern) tonight.


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I cried because I had no shoes, until I met a man who had no feet. Then I cried because I had no jockstrap, until I met this re-e-eally unlucky dude...
I cried because I had no shoes, until I met a man who had no feet. Then I cried because I had no jockstrap, until I met this re-e-eally unlucky dude...
Here are the latest data from the statistics crunchers at the Baseball Abstract, for those who are perhaps PLANNING IN EXCESSIVELY GREAT DETAIL for their upcoming Fantasy League draft.
The odds against Barry Bonds dying this season from:
Being whacked by a hit man under contract to the Babe Ruth International Fan Club..........2-1
Being whacked by a hit man under contract to the Hank Aaron International Fan Club..........6-1
Gradual wasting away as a result of the ravages of steroid withdrawal..........15-1
Terminal boredom after receiving his 288th consecutive intentional walk..........20-1
A fatal beanball thrown by an enraged pitcher whom he's homered off of ONCE TOO OFTEN..........30-1
Choking on his own tears while apologizing to the fans for behaving like such an aloof and arrogant asshole.............5,000-1
Thanks to a news item I ran across on the Net yesterday and a short article I saw in USA Today today and the seemingly inexplicable spike in oil prices the last few days, I have come up with a lovely new conspiracy theory. If you've nothing better to do at the moment...
The Net item, which I've encountered once or twice before on legitimate journalistic websites, is about TDP, which stands for Thermal Depolymerization Process, a spanking new technology that, essentially, can break down virtually any organic substance--anything composed largely of carbon--into two or three substances, one of which is crude oil. Old tires, plastic of all sorts, livestock residue, harbor muck, household garbage, agricultural waste, human waste, lumber industry waste, rap CDs, leg warmers, cell phones, can all be turned into cheap petroleum. On paper, where it admittedly won't have much impact, they calculate that just the garbage, rubbish, trash and byproducts generated by America in a year could be converted into about 4 billion barrels of crude, which is damn near how much we burn up annually. It is estimated by some, or at least by me, that the bullshit produced each month by the Bush administration alone could be depolymerized into enough oil in which to boil the entire population of Alabama, thereby killing two birds with one stone. I'm being a buffoon now, but everything about TDP's basic potential seems true.
The USA Today item was about how the three or four auto companies now making hybrid vehicles can't come anywhere near meeting the unexpected and overwhelming demand. And we're not just talking six-month waiting lists for individual customers, but whole fleet orders from rental companies, corporations, municipalities--a backlog the size of a glacier.
And a couple of other things: Palestine and Iraq. There's evidently something about being a citizen of Iran or Saudi Arabia and watching people in nearby or adjacent countries going out and actually voting that causes real insecurity if you're in power and real dissatisfaction if you aren't. The people who currently determine how much to charge for Mideast oil may be starting to suspect that their term in that office will, at some point far sooner than they would like, expire.
So, my current conspiracy theory is that the oil cartels, and specifically the House of Saud, the elephant in the OPEC pantry, sense that perhaps the gravy train is beginning to pull away from the station, that the combination of environmentalism, economics and science will inexorably lead to a reduced demand for their product not just in the long run, but possibly within this decade, and that geopolitical trends may be running against them. So they've decided to jack up the price and gouge while they can, while it's still a sellers' market, to flat out suck up every dime that they can while they can and keep the getaway choppers gassed and ready for that dash to Geneva.
Then again, maybe they've simply realized that the First World is populated by such incurable lifestyle junkies that they can price their petro-oxycontin as high as they damn well please.
thermal depolymerization process -- http://www.mindfully.org/Energy/2003/Anything-Into-Oil1may03.htm
Hunter Stockton Thomas existed and worked on a wholly different plane from other American writers. Two of the most deft character specialists of our time, Johnny Depp and Bill Murray, have not only played him in major films but have laboriously stretched just to try to capture him, that mumbled monotone that managed with no discernible emotion to convey a casual menace as sociopathic as it was principled. How many films can you name about Hemingway, Faulkner or Steinbeck. I can only think of one each for Hammett and Fitzgerald, and as far as almost any living person knows about their actual speech patterns and mannerisms, Leo Gorcey could have sold the roles.
There is no way in hell you could walk through the role of HST. He and his voice and gestures and bearing and demeanor were integral to his own writing. It wasn't just gonzo, or vanity journalism; for that, read Joe Eszterhaz's contemporaneous and flagrantly imitative pieces for Rolling Stone. HST was the essential element in his own reportage and commentary. You only got half of the piece--the savage raving, the fear and loathing--from the printed text. The first time I saw and heard him speak, sensed that context of amused and fatalistic nonchalance, I knew I'd have to re-read Hell's Angels and Las Vegas in that voice to round out the experience.
And then he got tired, and the result was Generation of Swine, like Bob Dylan singing Masters of War for the three thousandth time, because it's what they pay to hear.
Some people evidently suspect that it was all an act, that HST was as much a fabrication is Raoul Duke. I don't think so, but in any case, if it was an act, he clearly stayed in character just a bit too long.
Two last thoughts.
There can be very little doubt that his "suicide" was in fact a revenge killing engineered by Karl Rove.
What the hell is Gerry Trudeau going to do with/about Uncle Duke now?
(I apologize to those who've already been exposed to some of the following thoughts via an e-mail I sent a few days ago. Then again, I should probably apologize to anyone who stumbles across it while meandering through the blogosphere.)
In the process of reading an online piece by a colleague in the sporting press, I came across the early betting line on the next Superbowl, which was referred to as Superbowl XL. This caused me, a person with obviously not very much on his mind, to wonder why they had chosen that enumerative option. XL. It's a perfectly valid way of Roman Numeralizing 40, of course, but not the only one. Why not, say, Superbowl XXXX, which sets a considerably more salacious and intriguing tone, or at least reads like a brand of manly bootleg whiskey? On the downside, XXXX somehow calls to mind Vin Diesel and stolen car crashes, which is perhaps not the image the NFL wants to project as it walks yea through the valley of FCC commissioners. By comparison, "Superbowl XL" sounds like the sporty deluxe model Superbowl, with the 6-cylinder engine and leather steering wheel cover.
And what are they going to do nine years from now? Will the 49th installment of the NFL's annual marketing orgy be referred to as Superbowl XXXXIX, which is more letters than a lot of football fans and current American presidents can handle? Or do they go with Superbowl IL, which is lean and simple but which reads like the postal address of a desperate-for-attention small town in Illinois?
And is anyone really ready to deal with Superbowl L, which comes across like a kind of drunken slurring of "Superbowl"? Superbowllll...zzz.
Not to mention Superbowl LIV, about which you can already hear Jay Leno saying, "What's the deal with this? I thought the Superbowls were all live!"
And as for Superbowl LIX, let's not even go there.
My work--to the limited extent that I have, or do, work--brings me into contact with a steady stream of odd Actual Reality glimpses, presented in either journalistic, anecdotal, or statistical form. To my knowledge, everything here is factual. At least, I have media sources for every item, for whatever that's worth.
Among the items recently discovered to have been stolen from the Memphis, Tennessee police department evidence room are 116 kilos of cocaine, 559 pounds of pot, 66 guns, and $147,000 in cash.
Asia Securitex 2004, a trade show for security companies selling anti-crime technology, was held in Hong Kong last summer. In the first 48 hours, two laptops worth $2,500 and a $260 mobile phone had been stolen from the show.
In Baghdad's walled-off Green Zone, the maximum security enclave for Coalition officials and western contractors, there are at least 7 bars, including taverns run by GE, Bechtel, and the CIA.
According to Premiere magazine, Jesus ranked as the 100th most powerful personage in the film industry in 2004. Mel Gibson, who made around $450 million off of Jesus, ranked 10th.
Tim Berners-Lee, who is credited with inventing the World Wide Web but who insisted it never be patented, was honored with the Millennium Technology Prize last year, worth $1,200,000--an amount that, had he patented the Web and charged users 1/10th of a cent per hit, he would now be banking roughly every 4 days.
The town of Hildade, Utah has 13 police officers. Seven of them are polygamists, with more than one wife.
If you spend less than $15 at the supermarket, you don't cover the cost of having a live cashier ring up your purchase.
"Pole pox" is a rare but documented malady afflicting pole dancers, an allergy to the nickel used in the chrome poles that produces seriously painful skin inflammation and unsightly red rashes, not to mention some colorful worker's comp claims. OSHA should jump on this, so to speak.
I'm well aware that this premise has been beaten to death by everything from Mad magazine to Letterman's Top Ten List, but the fact is that the so-called National Pastime continues to threaten to become the National Naptime. Major league baseball has become a kind of Nytol with box scores. That's one of the reasons for the emergence and spread of Fantasy Leagues: to create some contrived reason for us to take interest in a game that increasingly fails to hold our attention on its own merits. With that in mind, it is, once again, time to offer up some innovations that will get fans, and even non-fans, really watching the games again.
--After each home run, all the players on the batter's team, including the batter, must do tequila shots--the hefty two-ouncers.
--If a pitched ball hits the batter, before proceeding to first base the batter gets one free throw of the ball, from a distance of fifty feet, back at the pitcher.
--Any woman who successfully streaks topless completely across the outfield wins a season ticket.
--Replace the tedious seventh inning stretch with a public burning of George Steinbrenner in effigy.
--Instead of uniform numbers, put the players' salaries on the back of the uniforms, to aid the fans in assessing, and loudly commenting on, various players' actual value.
--One in every hundred game balls, inserted at random and unmarked, is chemically rigged to explode upon impact.
--If any pitcher blows a lead of five or more runs, the game will be halted while the pitcher is taken to a "hot seat" near the dugout and subjected to a massive electric shock.
--All outfielders will be required to play their position on Segway transporters.
--During the "dead time" while relievers take warmup pitches, liven things up with Alarmingly Obese Umpire Wind Sprints.
--Four words: Randy Johnson on crack.
Any further suggestions will be most welcome.
There was a time, if you lived in the Bay Area and gave even a fraction of a damn about sports, that the idea of having to generate interest in the Superbowl was laughable. Certainly, I enjoyed many hours of chuckles just imagining such a problem.
For a number of years, either the Raiders or the 49ers were involved, which made intense interest automatic. For another number of years, if the Raiders or 49ers were not involved, the Cowboys or Broncos were, which was equally automatic: you painted your body in the colors of the opposing team and stayed awake the entire night before, fired by anticipation and cheap antipathy. Sometimes it was the Rams who wired you up for the game, based on our traditional tribal loathing for them, although without the vindictive high that attached to rooting against them when they were still in L.A.
In recent years, however, it's been difficult. The Raiders made it to the Big Corporate Blowout two years ago, but things were so grimly irrelevent back in 2001--the Ravens vs.Giants--that I had to go with my congenital antipathy for New York City and the fact that an old friend was once one of the Ravens quarterback's high school teachers.
This year, I am flat-out desperate. But after much soul searching, I have managed to contrive an excuse for giving a shit who wins the game tomorrow. And I am going contrarian with this. My choice is, of course, based on a pro-Niners spitefulness, but it is not the obvious selection: T.O., the bad seed who spurned and split. Rather, I'm rooting for the Eagles for a different pitifully petty reason: a victory by the Patriots would be their third in four years, hefting them up a notch on the Dynasty meter and putting them almost on a par with the 49ers. Certainly, a Pats win would to some extent lessen the sheen on the Niners era of greatness.
It's not a prideful thing I do, but is no worse than Miami fans who root, year in and year out, against any team that dares threaten to run the table.
Anyway, when you get right down to it, I like the average eagle one hell of a lot more than I do the average patriot.
Go birds!
The anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision recently came and went (as do we all), and there was a quite sizable march against abortion in San Francisco, and a lot of hand-wringing on both sides of the issue. One charge that I heard leveled by the anti-abortion faction was that since Roe became law in 1973, an estimated 45,000,000 abortions had been performed. I found this number startlingly and even suspiciously large, but both sides evidently agree on the total. And one side, of course, is really steamed about it.
The offended side pointed out that this figure, 45,000,000, was roughly the same as the total population of 17 states. Their website displayed this on a map of the United States. As it happens, most of the states in their 17 were red ones: Texas, Idaho, Oklahoma, Mississippi and the like. Right away, you start to see those 45 million in more pragmatic, even cynical terms. You might even ask yourself, "Would that in fact be my idea of a dream come true? To live in a land with the equivalent of TWO Texases, Idahos, Oklahomas, et cetera?"
Look around you, in either the local or national sense, and ask yourself, "Exactly how wonderful would it be to have another forty five million people here?" Except that it would actually be more than that, because many of those extra people, starting in 1973 (at the rate of 1,406,250 per year; I did the math) would have grown up and, around 1990, begun having their own kids. Right now today, we would have 16,875,000 additional people aged 21 to 32, the prime breeding years. So the real total of extra people would probably be well over fifty million.
Fifty million more Americans than there are now?
I'm just tossing out numbers, now, but I reckon that would mean approximately:
---30,000,000 more cars on the road
---30,000,000 fewer available parking spaces
---four more people, on average, per supermarket checkout line
---42 more minutes to complete a typical Bay Bridge crossing
---20,000,000 more unemployed people looking for work
---56 kids per classroom in grade schools and high schools
---four months more waiting time for good theater tickets
---30 percent more trailer parks than there are already
---2,000,000 more convicted felons out on early parole due to prison overcrowding
---4,000 more Starbucks
---7,500 more rap groups
---five more hours per week waiting on Hold
---three days in line to take your kids to the next Harry Potter movie...
If you think housing is too expensive, education too competitive, jobs too hard to find, crime too rampant and everything too crowded as it is, just take all that and add about 20 percent. My advice to pro-choicers: Pray for the prolonged good health of John Paul Stevens. And to abortion foes: Be careful what you wish for.


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