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Anthony Shadid, the Middle East correspondent for The New York Times who died Thursday of natural causes while on a reporting assignment in Syria, was, quite simply, the best.
The quality and depth of his reporting from across the region, particularly Iraq, was peerless, leaving the rest of us regional foreign correspondents stumbling in his wake in rueful admiration of his bravery, modesty, and innate talent. Perhaps part of that talent came from the fact that while he grew up in America, he was of Lebanese descent and thus had a cultural affinity with the region he was covering.
Although he began reporting from the region from 1995, first with the Associated Press in Cairo, then The Boston Globe and The Washington Post, it was in Iraq where he rightly achieved renown. Reading Anthony's work, one sensed that he had an ability to shut himself off from the pressures of deadlines and the demands for instant analysis to take the time and thought to patiently locate, extract, and expose the soul of a story.
He did this with unforgettable and moving portraits of individual people attempting to cope with the rigors and fears of life in post-2003 Iraq. These elegantly written and nuanced reports, which became his trademark, offered a far more compelling and powerful insight into the realities of Iraq than the pedestrian daily accounts of the ebb and flow of the conflict.
His two Pulitzer Prizes for International Reporting, awarded in 2004 and 2010, were justly deserved.
A series of firsts
Anthony set a blistering pace in the competitive world of journalism. Even while he was busy racing between Tunisia, Egypt, and Libya to report on the startling developments of the Arab Spring, he still found time to scoop us all in his coverage of Syria. In May 2011, Anthony scored a fascinating and frank interview with Rami Makhlouf, Syria's über-oligarch and cousin and confidante of President Bashar al-Assad.
Mr. Makhlouf's boast that the regime would fight to the end in a struggle that could turn into a sectarian war and destabilize the Middle East revealed the arrogance of power and also left embarrassed Syrian officials scrambling to downplay the impact of his words. Anthony had won an unprecedented invite from Makhlouf to Syria in response to his profile of the influential regime insider published in The New York Times days earlier.
Not content to land the first interview with Makhlouf in the Western media, Anthony returned to Syria days later, this time without an invite. He became the first foreign reporter to clandestinely slip into Syria, boldly riding a motorcycle across a remote stretch of Syria's border with Lebanon to reach Homs, Syria's third-largest city, which was just then beginning to bear the brunt of the regime's crackdown.
Calculated risks
Anthony was an extraordinarily brave journalist. In 2002, he was shot in the shoulder by an Israeli soldier while covering the Palestinian intifada in the West Bank. Last year, he was one of four New York Times reporters who were abducted for six days and threatened with death while covering the uprising in Libya – an incident in which their driver almost certainly died.
In an article for the Times, they expressed remorse. "If he died, we will have to bear the burden for the rest of our lives that an innocent man died because of us, because of wrong choices that we made, for an article that was never worth dying for," they wrote.
Shadid was no gung-ho war junkie, however. Instead, he accepted that taking calculated risks were sometimes necessary to get to the truth of a story.
The first time I met him was at the beginning of the war between Israel and Lebanon's militant Shiite Hezbollah in the summer of 2006. We were newly arrived in the southern port of Tyre where a growing band of journalists were mulling the risks of proceeding into the hill country south east of the town. The area had become a killing zone where all vehicles – even those bearing the supposedly protective motif "TV" taped to the roof – were perilously vulnerable to the Israeli jets and pilotless drones prowling the skies above.
While the rest of us were eyeing each other, wondering who would be first to make the move, Anthony quietly put on his flack jacket and climbed into his car. He told me he hoped to reach a village called Srifa which had been bombed a few days earlier, reportedly killing two dozen people. Anthony returned a couple of hours later, shaken. Bomb-cratered roads had thwarted his trip to Srifa and he had endured near misses from artillery and been harassed by angry and frightened villagers. But he had set the example for us to follow and in the days ahead we all began making perilous forays from the relative safety of Tyre.
Humility as well as courage
Yet for all his bravery, there was none of the swagger and bravado one sometimes finds in war correspondents. In fact, his courage was matched only by his genuine humility, friendliness, and quiet sense of humor.
Following the 2006 war, Anthony took time off to stay in Marjayoun, his ancestral town in south Lebanon. He was born and raised in Oklahoma City, which boasts a large expatriate Lebanese population, many of them originally from the Marjayoun area. He spent an idyllic few months fixing up his grandfather's old home, exploring his Lebanese roots and writing his third book, "House of Stone: A Memoir of Home, Family and a Lost Middle East," which will be published next month.
Anthony died on Thursday in Syria, not from a bullet wound, explosion or at the hands of a gunman, but from an asthma attack, according to his colleague and friend, New York Times photographer Tyler Hicks. The attack came as the two of them walked toward the border with Turkey after several days of covert reporting inside Syria.
His death has left a gaping hole in Middle East reportage, but his legacy will remain in his exemplary newspaper articles and books and in the inspiration he fostered among younger generations of journalists.
Last June, Anthony gave the commencement speech at the American University of Beirut, where, in reference to his recent unnerving experience in Libya, he spoke with typical modesty and eloquence about the risks he took to convey the story.
"There is nothing exhilarating about escaping death. Its very prospect felt to me like a poison, spreading through your body. It lingers far longer than the bruises, and it lasts long after the memories fade of hands and legs bound by wire, in scenes so familiar to me over so many years in Baghdad and all the other cauterized cities in Iraq."


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COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - On the heels of a greatly successful opening weekend, the Tennessee Tech baseball team (2-1) will hit the road for a single contest in Nashville against the Lipscomb Bisons (2-1) of Tuesday. The game is set for a 4 p.m. CST first-pitch at Ken Dugan Field at Stephen L. Marsh Stadium.
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The Golden Eagles will go up against a Bisons team that took two of three games from fellow Ohio Valley Conference member SIU Edwardsville over the weekend. Lipscomb won the first two games of the series behind 18 combined runs. The team fell 3-2 in the third game of the weekend.
Leading the Bisons' bats over the weekend was senior Noah Chandler. The outfielder collected six hits in 13 at bats for a .462 batting average. He drilled both a double and a home run in the series against SIUE for a .769 slugging percentage. Chandler also had two walks and one RBI against the Cougars, along with a stolen base.
The top pitcher for Lipscomb was Hunter Brothers, a senior right-hander. He gathered a win following a performance of just two hits allowed in 4.2 innings. Brothers struck out two while holding the Cougar hitters to a batting average of just .133.
Expected to be on the bump for Lipscomb in Tuesday's match-up is junior right-handed pitcher Jacob Knott. Knott redshirted last season after transferring from Seminole State College.
Tech is coming off a fantastic start to the 2013 season, earning two victories in a three-game series against Big Ten opponent Illinois. After falling in the season opener 13-2, the Golden Eagles recovered nicely, taking Game Two 6-5. They finished the series in dramatic fashion, using a walk-off home run by junior designated hitter Brandon Thomasson to down the Illini in Game Three, 7-6.
Guiding the Tech offense over the weekend were a number players, as six Golden Eagles hit above .300 in the series. Senior left fielder James Abraham led the group, batting .545 with six hits, three runs scored, two RBI, and a walk. Sophomore shortstop Dylan Bosheers drove in three runs against the Illini, collecting five hits in 12 at bats for a .417 average. Two of his hits went for doubles.
Also gathering three RBI for the Golden Eagles was junior third baseman Daniel Miles, who recorded three hits in just nine plate appearances. Junior first baseman and OVC co-preseason Player of the Year Zach Stephens hit .333 over the weekend, scoring two runs in just nine official at bats. He also earned five walks against Illinois.
Pitching big in the series for Tech were sophomore right-handers Seth Lucio and Jacob Honea. Starting on Sunday for the Golden Eagles, Honea threw six innings, allowing just four hits and one earned run while striking out seven. The closer for Tech this season, Lucio pitched 2.1 innnings in relief, letting just one Illini batter record a hit. He struck out three Illinois players in two games and earned both a save and win for the weekend.
The projected pitcher for the Golden Eagles on Tuesday will be Nick Price, a senior right-hander who has already pitched 3.1 innings of relief this season, fanning four Illini batters.
The contest against the Bisons will the be first of a home-and-away series between Tech and Lipscomb this season. The Golden Eagles will host the Bisons at Bush Stadium at the Averitt Express Baseball Complex on Tuesday, May 14.

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The test suite for OSLC is currently available on the Lyo project. See the Lyo test suite page for details. Currently planned enhancements are
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The 2009 TL is engineered to live up to the highest standards for a performance luxury sedan. With a wider track, larger tires (including newly available 18-inch and 19-inch sizes), and the availability of Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ and the largest engine ever in an Acura sedan, the TL SH-AWD® is fully equipped to perform its mission. Both the TL and the TL SH-AWD® are rewarding and entertaining to drive, whether around town or on a long, winding road to adventure. The same goes for seasonal driving. When equipped with SH-AWD® the TL is as confidence inspiring on wet or snowy roads as it is on dry pavement, and standard Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) makes the drive even more secure.
Unlike some competitors, who add all-wheel drive to their vehicles primarily to help conquer winter conditions, the available SH-AWD® was designed to enhance sporty handling and the vehicle's winter-driving capability. This means that the TL SH-AWD® is inspiring to drive year-round. Research showed that customers in this segment want overall driving character first - and that's the priority the TL focuses on, while simultaneously maintaining all-season capability.
The SH-AWD® Advantage
Along with the larger engine, the TL SH-AWD® also gets suspension, brake and steering upgrades that further sharpen its performance. The SH-AWD® system is ideally positioned to lead the performance luxury sedan category where the TL competes, as 35-percent of all vehicles in the class have all-wheel drive. Priced competitively with AWD packages on competing vehicles, the TL SH-AWD® is expected to be a strong competitor in the segment.
While the TL offers satisfyingly quick turn-on, flat cornering, a high level of grip and highly neutral characteristics when driven aggressively, with its larger and more powerful engine, and more sporting suspension tuning and tires, the SH-AWD® model takes performance a step further to deliver racetrack-quality handling - without losing the composure required of a daily driver.
A lightweight unit-body is the basis for a great-handling sport sedan, with low mass allowing quick acceleration, cornering and braking capability. Meanwhile, structural stiffness provides maximum suspension and steering precision, an ultra-quiet interior and lasting durability. The 2009 TL meets all these objectives with sophisticated unit-body engineering that provides maximum stiffness as well as low weight through the use of the highest volume of high-strength steel in Acura history, as well as the use of key aluminum components.
As a result of the front-suspension strut bar and a pair of additional lateral stiffeners at the front of the vehicle, lateral body rigidity is up 15-percent compared to the previous generation TL. In fact the new TL's unit-body is so rigid that six mass dampers formerly used to quell vibration have been deleted, for a weight savings of nearly 14 lbs.
Lightweight Materials
The use of aluminum for the TL hood, front and rear bumper beams, and instrument-panel beam helps reduce overall weight for improved acceleration, cornering, braking and fuel economy. A total of 51.7 lbs. is saved by the use of aluminum body components.
The 2009 Acura TL front suspension is double-wishbone system with spring, damper and stabilizer-bar rates tuned for performance handling while retaining a flat, comfortable ride. Stamped-steel upper and cast-iron lower control arms hold a forged-steel steering knuckle, with the upper arms attaching to the unit-body via special low-vibration pivot bushings and the lower control arms attaching to an aluminum box-section subframe via specially tuned conventional pivot bushings and hydraulic compliance bushings. The subframe is in turn connected to the unit-body via special vibration-reducing mounts. Nitrogen-charged blow-off dampers, coil springs, a stabilizer bar and a tubular steel shock tower brace complete the front suspension system.
The 2009 TL suspension is engineered to have 8-percent less front-end lift under acceleration (to reduce torque steer) and 37-percent less dive under braking than the previous TL. In addition, 22-percent greater roll stiffness keeps the body flatter during aggressive cornering. Lowering the TL's center of gravity and raising the front roll center by 1.7 inches also contributes to reduced body roll.
In back, the TL's new multi-link rear suspension is similar to the system found in the 2009 Acura TSX. Like the front suspension, it features stamped steel upper A-arms with increased roll center height, while two steel tubular links and a single toe link provide the lower control. The lower links are mounted to a floating sub-frame that reduces the intrusion of noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) into the TL's cabin. A forged aluminum knuckle, nitrogen-charged blow-off dampers, coil springs and a 50-percent stiffer stabilizer bar complete the rear suspension.
The new rear-suspension geometry controls camber gain 40-percent better than the previous TL while the body is rolling in a corner, keeping a larger portion of the tire footprint on the ground for higher grip. Along with the new TL's lower center of gravity, a 1.5-inch higher rear roll center contributes to reduced overall body roll.
The TL SH-AWD® has unique suspension tuning including special coil spring, damping and stabilizer-bar rates, and even special subframe mounting dampers - all tuned for flatter cornering with reduced pitching motions under acceleration and braking. The system is also tuned specifically for the all-wheel drive vehicle dynamics, as well as for the unique P245/45R18 tires on the TL SH-AWD®. As a result the TL SH-AWD® feels even more nimble than the front-wheel-drive TL in aggressive cornering situations.
The 2009 TL has new dual-stage hydraulic "blow-off" suspension dampers with specially integrated spring bypass valves. The purpose of this feature is to provide maximum damping for large inputs and reduce the damping for smaller inputs. This in turn gives the TL sharp handling performance while filtering out the unwanted road imperfections.
Another first for the 2009 TL is the use of hydro-compliant bushings on the lower front suspension wishbone. Rather than using a standard rubber bushing, the bushings are fluid filled, thereby significantly increasing the damping performance. This increased damping is particularly effective at improving ride quality and reducing brake judder vibration. Fluid-filled mounts are also used to isolate the TL transmission and engine.
Road noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) is dramatically reduced through the use of floating rear subframe rails that carry the lower rear suspension links (and differential on the SH-AWD® model). The subframe is isolated from the body by specially tuned bushings, and uses hydroformed tubular steel side members for rigidity and a direct reduction of NVH in the passenger cabin. The hydroformed rails are created using hydraulic pressure that shapes steel tubing in a special mold. The result is light, strong and precisely shaped steel components that generate 17-percent reduction in rear chassis vibration.
The 2009 Acura TL engine features a new fluid-filled, hydro-compliant engine mount design that significantly reduces engine noise, vibration and harshness (NVH). The result is a 25-percent reduction in engine vibration, a substantial achievement that is noticeable and appreciated by the driver and passengers alike.
The 2009 TL has 4-wheel disc brakes with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist. While the previous TL used single-piston front brake calipers, the new TL employs dual-piston calipers in front with single-piston calipers handling braking duties in back. The calipers squeeze radially vented cast-iron front rotors and solid cast-iron rear rotors. The front rotors measure 12.6 inches in diameter (an increase of 0.8 inch over the previous TL) and the rear rotors measure 13.1 inches in diameter (an increase of 2.0 inches compared to the previous-generation TL). The new brakes generate a 21-percent increase in front brake pad contact area and 22-percent more brake-pad contact area in the rear.
SH-AWD® Brake Upgrades In keeping with its mission as a premium performance sport sedan, the 2009 Acura TL SH-AWD® features special front fascia-mounted cooling ducts for the front brakes and proprietary vacuum booster specifications. The system upgrades allow even more confident and consistent braking in repeated high-use conditions such as during spirited mountain driving. Hill Start Assist (HSA) is also added to eliminate vehicle rollback when starting on a sloped surface.
Taking a cue from Acura's famed NSX supercar, the new 2009 TL uses an advanced form of Electric Power Steering (EPS). The system is designed to provide outstanding steering feel and optimally calibrated steering assist for performance driving. In addition, the EPS helps improve TL fuel mileage by 0.7 mpg in the city and 0.8 mpg on the highway by eliminating parasitic power losses associated with a traditional hydraulic power steering pump. Principal components of the EPS system are a torque-sensing steering box, the electronic boost motor located as an integral part of the steering rack, and a dedicated electronic control unit.
The biggest advantage for EPS is the ability to specifically tune the steering to suit the enthusiast driver. Computer algorithms recognize the vehicle speed and provide low steering effort for parking maneuvers, then begin to firm up as speed increases to increasingly provide a solid feel and linear response at higher speeds. The EPS tuning is unique for the SH-AWD®, featuring more pronounced steering effort build up at high speed.
The EPS system on the new TL requires 2.65 turns lock-to-lock vs. 2.8 turns on the previous Acura TL. Curb-to-curb turning is also improved, with the new TL achieving a 19.2 ft. turning radius versus 19.9 ft. on the previous TL - a significant accomplishment considering the new vehicle's longer wheelbase.
Large-diameter aluminum-alloy wheels and wide tires further complement the TL's dynamic and energetic body design. Their design and finish are formulated to go with the TL's emotional body design, and TL customers can choose between three different wheel sizes, designs and finishes. The TL and TL with Technology Package come with 17x8-inch 10-spoke wheels, the TL SH-AWD® and TL SH-AWD® with Technology Package have 18x8-inch 5-spoke wheels and available 19x8-inch 10-spoke wheels for the TL SH-AWD® with Technology Package.
2009 Acura TL tire choices include:
The spare tire is a space- and weight-saving T135/80D17 temporary unit located under the carpeted floor in the trunk.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Every 2009 Acura model includes a Tire Pressure Monitoring System. (Please see Safety section for more information.)
The TL SH-AWD® model has standard hill start assist that helps prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards when the driver switches from the brake to the accelerator while the vehicle is stopped on a hill. When the road incline exceeds an 8-degree threshold and the vehicle is fully stopped in any forward or reverse gear (with engine torque holding the vehicle), hill start assist automatically self activates. The hydraulic brake modulator is controlled by a longitudinal G-force sensor along with a wheel speed sensor and steering angle sensor. When hill start assist is active, the brakes automatically hold for two seconds as the driver's foot lifts off the brake. The brakes are automatically released when the driver presses the throttle to make the vehicle move and sufficient drive torque is applied.
The 2009 TL is designed to be one of the quietest cars in its class. Both the front-drive and SH-AWD® versions offer significant reductions in NVH compared to the previous generation TL. But because many enthusiast drivers like to hear the engine and exhaust note when they're aggressively on the throttle, the TL SH-AWD® exhaust system is tuned to have a sportier note to satisfy performance drivers. Apart from a specific exhaust note on the TL SH-AWD®, Acura engineers focused intently on eliminating undesirable road noise. A highly rigid unit-body, special suspension and subframe bushings, precisely tailored spring and damper rates, and even details such as PVC undercoating and foam filled A-, B- and C-pillars, dramatically reduce unwanted noise. Additional noise-attenuation features include heat-molded felt inner liners for the rear fenders.
Acura conducted extensive validation testing of TL prototypes literally around the world. SH-AWD® tuning was conducted in New Zealand, testing on city streets was done in Southern California, corrosion performance evaluations were conducted in Nova Scotia, and snow and cold-weather testing was done in Minnesota as well as in Alaska. In addition, cooling and brake tests were performed in Death Valley, high-altitude testing was done in the Colorado Rockies, and performance tuning was conducted in Japan, at the famed Nürburgring circuit in Germany and at Virginia International Raceway, where the TL SH-AWD® proved highly competitive with its premium class competitors.
Standard active safety features on the 2009 TL include an Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist. VSA® is an electronic stability control system that continuously monitors lateral acceleration, steering wheel angle, and wheel speed and yaw rate - and then applies individual brakes and/or reduces engine power to help the driver retain directional control of the vehicle. (Please see Safety section for more information.)
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The U.S. Interior Department has extended the period for people to comment on proposed changes to rules for granting federal recognition to American Indian tribes, citing significant public interest in the matter.
Kevin Washburn, an assistant secretary with the department's Bureau of Indian Affairs, announced Friday the comment period has been extended by 60 days.
The existing regulations overseeing the federal recognition of tribes were originally adopted in 1978. They've been updated once in 20 years.
"We have received several requests for an extension of the comment period and additional hearings," said Nedra Darling, an agency spokesman, adding that the requests came from throughout the country.
Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen was among those seeking an extension. Despite changes made to the proposed rules, Jepsen's office claims they'll still have "serious consequences for Connecticut," making it easier for groups petitioning for federal recognition to gain the acknowledgement.
The BIA is also adding more consultations with tribes and public meetings. But those will be held by conference calls in August and September.
Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy sent a letter this week to the secretary of the Department of Interior, expressing his disappointment that a public hearing wasn't being held in the state.
"Indeed, Connecticut may be the most profoundly affected of any state in the country," said Malloy, adding that the state would not be sending official representatives to hearings held outside Connecticut. Both a public meeting and a tribal consultation are scheduled for July 29 in Mashpee, Massachusetts.


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Game #58: Rays at Jays pregame
Tampa Bay (24-32) at Toronto (28-29)
at 7:07 p.m. ET at the Rogers Centre
Today's lineups:
B.J. Upton, CF
Brendan Harris, SS
Carl Crawford, LF
Ty Wigginton, 3B
Carlos Pena, 1B
Delmon Young, RF
Jorge Cantu, DH
Dioner Navarro, C
Josh Wilson, 2B
PITCHING: LHP Scott Kazmir
Alex Rios, RF
Vernon Wells, CF
Frank Thomas, DH
Troy Glaus, 3B
Aaron Hill, 2B
Jason Phillips, C
Adam Lind, LF
Royce Clayton, SS
Curtis Thigpen, 1B
PITCHING: RHP Tomo Ohka
NOTES: Toronto designated RHP Ismael Ramirez for assignment to clear room on the 40-man roster for RHP Jordan De Jong, who had his contract selected from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday. RHP Brian Wolfe was optioned back to Triple-A. … Thigpen was making his Major League debut. … De Jong was 2-0 with a 2.31 ERA in 13 games with Syracuse. … The Jays would prefer to give C Sal Fasano the day off on Wednesday after he mildly pulled a groin on Tuesday, but the veteran catcher is available off the bench in an emergency. … Tuesday night marked the first time since 1974 that a player drew a leadoff walk and a game-winning walk in the same inning. Toronto's Aaron Hill did so in the 12-11 win over the D-Rays.
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Just Watched a nasty game , Ohka pitching, he was so lucky not to have given up a whole lot more runs, it is my opinion the jays wouldn be better of without him, Ian
Thompson is due to come off the DL this week…
considering his past performance in the majors… his current success in rehab starts… this might be the time to activate him


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A Rustic, Nautical Wedding at the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath, Maine
rn Having grown up in Maine, Whitney Thornton (27 and a food and nutrition director) and Mathew Thornton (27 and a civil engineer) could think of no place more beautiful than their home state to celebrate their fall nuptials. The Maine Maritime Museum in Bath, Maine, offered a picturesque setting, with its breathtaking views of the Kennebec River and acres of lush greenery. Paying tribute to the locale through the decor and menu were a given for the pair and a nautical, rustic theme was chosen for the day. A palette of bright royal blue, ivory and red hues served as a nod to traditional nautical flags and made an appearance in everything from the flowers to the mason jar escort cards and even the wedding cake. Seashells, driftwood and netting were incorporated throughout, adding a playful beach-inspired twist to the decor, while a menu packed with fresh seafood and Maine classics like whoopie pies showcased local flavors. The Time Pilots, a local band, kept the dance floor packed, and a photo booth stocked with silly props kept guests entertained when they needed to rest their dancing feet. Toward the end of the evening Whitney and Mathew surprised guests with a food truck dishing out late-night snacks like fried dough, wings, poutine, tacos and more—much to everyone's delight. A tip from Whitney: "Don't stress about the little things, especially since most people won't even notice, and really take it all in. Everyone told Mathew and me that the day would go by so fast, so try to enjoy it. Many times we stood back and looked, and cherished seeing our friends and family all together."


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MINNEAPOLIS — To understand what kind of day it was for Jay Cutler on Sunday, Dec. 9, know that Jason Campbell, the allegedly incompetent backup, was able to put as many points on the board in one drive as Cutler was in 11.
That's if you don't count the 14 points Cutler gave the Vikings on a pick-six and another interception that was brought back to the Bears' 5.
The pregame spin said this was the game the Bears needed Cutler to step up. Brian Urlacher was out. The defense was worn down. The fourth quarter of the season had begun.
The NFC North Division title depended on it, depended on him.
Cutler struggled, completing only half of his 44 passes and finishing with a 57.0 passer rating.
Of course, he might have made it all better in the fourth quarter if not for circumstances beyond his control.
On third-and-6 from the Vikings' 23, Cutler put a throw exactly where it needed to be for Devin Hester. What should have been a touchdown bounced off Hester's hands.
Then on fourth-and-6, Brandon Marshall dropped a pass over the middle that should have been caught for a first down.
Hester, still stinging from his drop, slammed his helmet to the ground, sending ear pads, a chin strap and various other pieces of the hat flying like shrapnel.
Will that be the enduring image of the 2012 Bears season?
"I was just trying to pull it in," Hester said. "It was so easy. Right there, wide open. I just couldn't pull it in."
As Hester gathered up the pieces of his helmet, Cutler walked off the field for the last time. Campbell would take the last drive, making some of the plays Cutler failed to make.
By then, Cutler's neck had started to stiffen. Earlier in the drive, he was high-lowed by Everson Griffen and Jared Allen, and Cutler will be feeling Griffen's hit for the foreseeable future.
Cutler was sacked twice, but he was hit a dozen more times. Given all the help the Bears were giving their offensive linemen, Cutler was harassed too much. And it showed.
"We tried to really take our shots at him with the rush," Allen said. "We were able to get him off his mark and force him into some bad throws. I think he was cognizant of the rush, and our coverage downfield was so tight that it's tough to put some of those throws in windows."
There were other breakdowns around Cutler as well.
His first interception came at the worst possible time, with the Bears trying to dig out of a 7-0 hole on their first possession. It should not have been an interception, however.
Rookie Alshon Jeffery stumbled and fell coming out of his break. He said his feet got tangled with cornerback Josh Robinson's. But Robinson stayed on his, caught the pass and brought it back 44 yards to the Bears' 5-yard line. Three plays later, the Vikings had a 14-0 lead.
There were other balls that could have been caught. Jeffery dropped one in the end zone. Marshall blamed himself for not hanging on to a well-defended pass on third-and-8 midway through the third quarter.
"I have to make that play," Marshall said. "That was a momentum play. If we move the chains, the game is probably different."
On Cutler's other interception, on the next drive, his pass over the middle for Marshall sailed high, where only Vikings safety Harrison Smith could catch it. Smith brought it back 56 yards for the score.
"I couldn't really follow through," Cutler said of pass rushers around him. "We got the coverage we wanted, trying to get it across the middle. It sailed on me."
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Facts: While the parties were dating, Mother became pregnant and told Mr. Craig he was the father. The parties married, and Child was born. Mr. Craig was listed as the father on Child's birth certificate. He then decided he did not want to have any more children and had a vasectomy. After the parties divorced, Mr. Craig eventually became the primary residential parent of Child. Mr. Craig started off paying child support to Mother; later, this was modified so Mother paid child support to Mr. Craig. Years later, because of Child's evolving appearance, Mr. Craig started to question Child's paternity. A DNA test revealed that Mr. Craig is not the biological father of Child. Mother filed a petition to declare her the sole residential parent of Child and terminate her child support obligation. Mr. Craig counterclaimed for damages from "paternity fraud." The trial court found Mother liable and awarded Mr. Craig damages of over $25,000 for child support paid to Mother and $100,000 for emotional distress. Mother appealed and the Court of Appeals reversed the trial court. Father then appealed to the Tennessee Supreme Court.
On Appeal: The Tennessee Supreme Court unanimously reversed the Court of Appeals.
The case presents two issues: (1) Does Tennessee law recognize an action filed by the former spouse of a child's mother seeking to recover damages caused by the mother's misrepresentations regarding the identity of her child's biological father? (2) Does the trial court's judgment constitute an impermissible retroactive modification of child support?
"Paternity Fraud." After thoroughly examining the constitutional, statutory, and common law precedent "pertaining to families and domestic relations," the Court concludes:
Misrepresentations to a prospective spouse that he is an unborn child's biological father "[go] to the essence of the marital relationship."Accordingly, and in light of the historically broad reach of common-law actions for intentional misrepresentation, we have determined that the public policy of this state, reflected in the Constitution of Tennessee and the statutes enacted by the General Assembly, does not prevent the former spouse of a child's mother from pursuing common-law damage claims against the child's mother based on her intentional misrepresentations regarding the identity of the child's biological father.
After examining the elements of a cause of action for intentional misrepresentation and the measure of damages therefor, the Court found:
When [Mother] discovered she was pregnant, she represented to Mr. Craig that he was the child's biological father and that no one else could be. This representation was false when it was made, and [Mother] made this representation recklessly without knowing whether it was true or false. . . . Mr. Craig sustained monetary damages, not the least of which was his court-ordered obligation to pay child support and his payments for the child's medical expenses and insurance premiums following his divorce from [Mother].
While a claim for intentional misrepresentation is permitted, the Court made it clear that a claim for negligent misrepresentation is not.
For over two decades, we have limited the application of negligent misrepresentation claims under the Restatement (Second) of Torts § 552 to representations made in connection with a business or commercial transaction. Even though modern marriage has been characterized by some as inherently contractual, communications between a couple regarding the parentage of a child do not involve a commercial or business transaction. . . .
[W]e decline to hold that a mother's former husband may bring a negligent misrepresentation action against his former spouse based upon her negligent misrepresentations that he is the child's biological father.
Retroactive Modification of Child Support. Tennessee Code Annotated § 36-5-101(f)(1) provides that an order for child support "shall not be subject to modification as to any time period or any amounts due prior to the date that an action for modification is filed . . . ."
The Court held that the trial court's award of damages to Mr. Craig was not a retroactive modification of a child support obligation because it "did not have the effect of reducing or extinguishing any child support arrearage owed by Mr. Craig," there being no such arrearage.
Second, the judgment did not purport to change or modify Mr. Craig's child support obligations.
At the time the [] judgment was entered, Mr. Craig had no legally enforceable obligation to pay [Mother] child support for [Child's] benefit. As the victim of [Mother's] intentional misrepresentations regarding [Child's] paternity, Mr. Craig was entitled to recover the pecuniary loss he suffered as a result of his justifiable reliance on [Mother's] representations that he was [Child's] biological father and that no one else could be.
Accordingly, the Court of Appeals was reversed.
K.O.'s Comment: Mr. Craig did not appeal the Court of Appeal's reversal of the $100,000 award for emotional distress so that portion of the intermediate court's decision will stand. It's also worth noting that the Court expressly limited the scope of the decision to the precise facts presenting, writing:
Our decision in this case is limited to the factual circumstances before us — a lawsuit filed by the former spouse of a child's biological mother seeking damages for intentional misrepresentation of the child's parentage. This case does not require us to address other circumstances, including similar disputes between persons who were never married or persons who are separated but not divorced. Determining the appropriateness of actions for intentional misrepresentation of parentage in these and other circumstances can be made only in the appropriate case.
Hodge v. Craig (Tennessee Supreme Court, October 1, 2012).
Information provided by K.O. Herston: Knoxville, Tennessee Matrimonial, Divorce and Family Law Attorney.


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Celebrities' Father's Day Wishes: Rihanna, Cher Lloyd + Moreby Thomas Chau | PopCrush
It's Father's Day today, June 15, and several celebrities are sharing their Father's Day wishes online for their own dads, their husbands, and dads everywhere. Rihanna tweeted a picture with her dad, as did Julianne Hough. Alicia Keys gave a shoutout to husband Swizz Beatz with a cute photo of shoes belonging to dad and son Egypt.
Here's a roundup of the tweets from our favorite celebrities and from us at PopCrush as well, we wish all of the dads out there a happy Father's Day.
Happy Father's Day Pops! I love you deeply and unconditionally! You've taught me so much about myself! #DAD pic.twitter.com/bmJhZSvOb4
— Rihanna (@rihanna) June 15, 2014
Happy Father's Day to the step fathers who step up for the fathers who cant! And especially to the Mothers who have to be both, we adore you
— Rihanna (@rihanna) June 15, 2014
Julianne Hough
Happy Fathers Day to all the dads out there! I'm so blessed to have my Pappa! What makes a great… http://t.co/ATw36MrXdE
— Julianne Hough (@juliannehough) June 15, 2014
Cher Lloyd
Alicia Keys
Happy Father's Day!! Thank you to all the daddy's that show little shoes how to fill big shoes one… http://t.co/T3SdyVqVEd
— Alicia Keys (@aliciakeys) June 15, 2014
AnnaLynne McCord
To My Daddy on Father's Day: more than ever on this day I am grateful for #REDEMPTION Happy Father's… http://t.co/GAPpLru21F
— AnnaLynne McCord (@IAMannalynnemcc) June 15, 2014
Sarah Michelle Gellar
#HappyFathersDay to all men out there who are working to be good fathers and examples, whether they are biological, step or just with love.
— Sarah Michelle (@RealSMG) June 15, 2014
Lena Dunham
I got really lucky in the dad department and it's made a bunch of hard stuff easier. Happy father's day! Dudes, your job is so important.
— Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) June 15, 2014
Let's celebrate the moms who do "dad" things, the dads who do "mom" things & the kids who don't care who loves them, just that it gets done.
— Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) June 15, 2014
Happy Papi Day pic.twitter.com/xdawefh2p6
— Pitbull (@pitbull) June 15, 2014
Kevin Jonas
Thank you @daniellejonas for my Father's Day breakfast in bed http://t.co/AgunGVaNLn
— kevin jonas (@kevinjonas) June 15, 2014
Pete Wentz
Happy Father's Day…
— Pete Wentz (@petewentz) June 15, 2014
Megan Nicole
Happy Father's Day to my dad. Thanks for always encouraging me and Madison to chase after our dreams and work hard. And thank you for all…
— Megan Nicole (@megannicole) June 15, 2014
Cassadee Pope
Happy Father's Day to my dad, Lenny! I love you and I wish I could share today with you. <3
— Cassadee Pope (@CassadeePope) June 15, 2014
Bridgit Mendler
Happy #FathersDay! Last day to get in on the #BabySitIn project: http://t.co/rpehzExI6Q
— Bridgit Mendler (@bridgitmendler) June 15, 2014
Bella Thorne
Happy Father's Day to all the Dads that stand by their kids, take them to their games, nurture and support them. You are loved
— bella thorne (@bellathorne) June 15, 2014
Phillip Phillips
Happy Father's Day to my dad! I love you so much dad! Hope your day is incredible!
— Phillip Phillips (@Phillips) June 15, 2014
Ashley Tisdale
Happy Father's Day daddy!! Thanks for all the pep talks and telling me to never give up. You do so… http://t.co/Pr3Ol3eP96
— Ashley Tisdale (@ashleytisdale) June 15, 2014
Robin Thicke
Happy Father's Day. Love you Julian
— Robin Thicke (@robinthicke) June 15, 2014
Jennifer Hudson
Happy Father's Day to my dada! http://t.co/1nzKDPVCUk
— Jennifer Hudson (@IAMJHUD) June 15, 2014
Chord Overstreet
Happy fathers day to my amazing Dad pauloverstreet. God broke the mold when he made you. Love you Dad http://t.co/GUimqH9Fc5
— Chord Overstreet (@chordoverstreet) June 15, 2014
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Nikki Reed
Happy Father's Day to my favorite man in the world. I wouldn't be who I am today without your unconditional love, wi… http://t.co/wDpoKGmBLH
— Nikki Reed (@NikkiReed_I_Am) June 15, 2014
Nick Lachey
Happy Fathers Day to all the dads out there! There is truly nothing like the love of your child. Cherish this day and EVERY other! #DadsDay
— Nick Lachey (@NickLachey) June 15, 2014


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Carbon monoxide poisoning is an illness that occurs from breathing in carbon monoxide (CO) gas. It is a medical emergency and needs treatment right away.
CO is a colorless, odorless gas made when fuel burns. Fuels include wood, gasoline, coal, natural gas, and kerosene. Breathing in carbon monoxide fumes prevents the body from using oxygen normally. This can harm the brain, heart, and other organs.
Most carbon monoxide exposure happens in the winter. This is because the most common source of CO poisoning is an unvented space heater in the home. An unvented space heater uses fuel and indoor air to create heat. It vents the gases into the room, instead of outdoors. A space heater that is not installed right or not working correctly can release carbon monoxide and other toxic fumes into the room. It can use up much of the oxygen in the room.
Most space heaters use kerosene or natural gas for fuel. Newer models have oxygen sensors. These sensors shut off the heater when the oxygen level in the room falls below a certain level. Older models don't have this safety feature. Because of these safety problems, some states ban unvented space heaters.
Carbon monoxide can also leak from home or camping appliances that use oil, wood, gas, or coal and are not working properly, such as:
Other sources of carbon monoxide include:
A child is more at risk for carbon monoxide poisoning if he or she lives in a house with any of these:
Symptoms can occur a bit differently in each child. They can include:
It may be CO poisoning if symptoms occur at home and not at school. Or it may be CO poisoning if more than 1 person in the home has these symptoms. This can lead to death.
The symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning can be like other health conditions, such as the flu and food poisoning. Make sure your child sees his or her healthcare provider for a diagnosis.
The healthcare provider will ask about your child's symptoms and health history. He or she may ask about recent exposure to fuel-burning appliances. A healthcare provider often diagnoses CO poisoning based on known exposure. He or she will give your child a physical exam. The physical exam may include a test of mental status. Your child may have blood tests to check carbon monoxide and oxygen levels.
Your child may also be placed on a heart monitor. This displays the heart rhythm. An electrocardiogram (ECG) may be done to check for damage to the heart. Your child may also have an imaging test such as a CT scan or MRI. This is to check for damage to the brain.
If your child has signs of CO poisoning:
Oxygen therapy is the main treatment for carbon monoxide poisoning. Your child may be given oxygen through a face mask right away. In some cases, a child may be treated in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber.
Talk with your child's healthcare providers about the risks, benefits, and possible side effects of all treatments.
A child may have long-lasting (permanent) damage to the brain or heart. This depends on the amount of CO exposure. Severe carbon monoxide poisoning can cause neurologic symptoms days or weeks later. This is known as delayed neurologic syndrome. In some cases, CO poisoning can lead to death.
You can protect your family from carbon monoxide poisoning in these ways:
If your child has symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, move to a place with fresh air right away. Call 911 or your local emergency medical service (EMS).
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This is an adaptation from "Reckless Endangerment", an exploration of the origins of the recent financial crisis, by Gretchen Morgenson and Joshua Rosner. The book will be published today by Times Books. This excerpt examines the cozy relationship between Alan Greenspan's Federal Reserve and the banks the Fed was charged with regulating. This is the second of three excerpts.
To regulators at the Federal Reserve Board, the financial crisis of 1998 and the collapse of the giant hedge fund Long-Term Capital Management had been an undeniably terrifying event. Officials at the prestigious New York Fed knew how extraordinary it had been for them to help the hedge fund; they were sensitive to the fact that they had aided in a speculator's rescue and worked hard to downplay their role.


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Kim Kardashian Buys Best Friend Jonathan Cheban A 100K Birthday Gift
HollywoodLife.com can EXCLUSIVELY tell you what Kim bought for 'The Spin Crowd' star and how he spent his fashionable night out in NYC!
Kim Kardashian definitely knows how to celebrate! Although the 30-year-old couldn't be there to ring in Jonathan Cheban's birthday, she mailed him an amazing gift!
It was a $100K Jacob & Co. watch! A source tells us that Jonathan "loves the watch" and can't believe that Kim splurged on him like this.
"I just opened the most amazing birthday gift from my best friend!!" Jonathan posted on his Twitter. "#tic-toc-bling."
Jonathan, who just launched his men's clothing line BATTE, spent his big day shopping at upscale stores like Barneys, Bergdorf Goodman and Atrium where he dropped $20K — lucky guy!
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Game 108: Baltimore at Toronto
Pretty busy down on the field today at Rogers Centr….err, let's go with SkyDome today for old time's sake. Today was the ultimate Flashback Friday for the Blue Jays: the Back2Back Reunion for the '92-93 World Series teams.
An odd time to be having it, sure. But, as Paul Molitor put it:
"It's long overdue," Molitor said. "It's not like it's the 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th year. No magical number, but it just happened. The response and the participation of the players and everyone making the effort to come back, you can see we were kind of hungry to do something like this."
The event was the brainchild of Jays hero Joe Carter, who had been wanting to organize such a gathering for a while now. Quite the collection of Toronto greats today, too.
A few of former players in attendance: Robbie Alomar, Dave Winfield, Tony Fernandez, John Olerud, David Cone, Pat Hentgen, Dave Stewart, Dave Stieb, Tom Henke, Jack Morris, Kelly Gruber, Todd Stottlemyre, Juan Guzman, Al Leiter, Devon White, among many other players, coaches and staff.
Alomar was asked what he thinks about being considered the greatest Blue Jay of them all.
"Oh, wow," he said. "I take it as a compliment. When I was a little boy, I always wanted to be a great ballplayer and I worked hard at playing the game of baseball. When I came here, I gave my best and I hope people appreciated the way I played the game. That's why maybe they say those kind of things."
The Jays held a nice pregame ceremony, with the two trophies on a table behind the mound and all the old-timers walking in from behind the center field wall and being introduced one by one. Prior to the game, Carter said he wasn't thinking about his '93 Series-clinching homer when he first walked onto the field.
Carter wanted to show his son where he crushed a ball once to the 500 level — not far from where his name resides on the Level of Excellence.
"The first place I looked was not right behind the field," Carter said with a laugh. "I looked up at the fifth deck, because I was trying to impress my son and say, 'Yeah, that's where I hit it — the fifth deck.' That's the first place I looked. I didn't even think about the home run that won the World Series. I was more proud of my name being up there and that homer I hit to the fifth deck.
"You know, '92-93, very great years. '93 was very sweet, but I don't think anything can replace '92. Catching the ball for the last out and bringing a championship to an organization that had tried for such a long time. … Not only was it a first for us. It was a first for Canada."
Alomar, who was invited to join the Jays this past spring as a guest coach but had to back out for personal reasons, expressed an interest in joining the Jays' organization in some capacity. He said coaching might not be for him, but that he might like working with Minor Leaguers in a development role.
"Baseball has always been in my blood and this is what I love to do," Alomar said. "To be good in the big leagues, you have to start from the bottom. If you can get a good Minor League system, you're going to get a chance to go up here in the big leagues and do a good job.
"This is where I belong. This is where I made my mark and this is where I love to be."
ABOUT THAT CURRENT JAYS TEAM: A report on ESPN.com indicated that Jays right fielder Alex Rios has been claimed off waivers by an unidentified team. Now, don't get overly worked up over this. Exposing players to waivers is common this month and often a name will be leaked and the story becomes bigger than it might actually be.
That being said, the Blue Jays have until Tuesday to either pull Rios back, trade him to the claiming team or let the claiming team have him for nothing, assuming Rios' contract in the process. Rios has underperformed and this would be a way for Toronto to shed payroll. This does not mean Rios is definitely being moved.
Jays GM J.P. Ricciardi had this to say: "It's the time of year where everybody gets put through waivers on every team. For us to comment on that, I don't think is a good thing. We're not going to comment on the waiver wire. It's unfortunate that someone puts anything out there that's supposed to be confidential. In this case, all I'll tell you is everybody gets put through waivers. It's a normal process. Every team does it, but we're not going to comment on who was claimed or who wasn't claimed."
Today's lineups:
Fifth place AL East, 21.0 GB
1. Brian Roberts, 2B
2. Adam Jones, CF
3. Nick Markakis, RF
4. Aubrey Huff, DH
5. Nolan Reimold, LF
6. Melvin Mora, 3B
7. Ty Wigginton, 1B
8. Matt Wieters, C
9. Cesar Izturis, SS
Starter: RHP Jason Berken (1-9)
Fourth place AL East, 14.5 GB
1. Marco Scutaro, SS
2. Aaron Hill, 2B
3. Adam Lind, DH
4. Lyle Overbay, 1B
5. Vernon Wells, CF
6. Alex Rios, RF
7. Edwin Encarnacion, 3B
8. Rod Barajas, C
9. Joe Inglett, LF
Starter: LHP Ricky Romero (10-4, 3.53)
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I'd wager a bet, it was JP who leaked the waiver news on Rios. He misses seeing his name in print.
Bad error by Overbay changed the momentum and cost us the game.
Well, as much as I understand that the Jays might need to shed payroll I don't want to see Rios go for nothing. Trade him in the offseason instead if need be, but i'd like them to keep him.
gsjays, that bit about JP was a cheap shot, and absolute BS. Fercrissake, stop flapping your gums when you don't have a clue what you are talking about!
And the game wasn't lost by Overbay's error, it was lost in the bottom of the 5th, when the Jays had runners on 2nd and 3rd with one out and couldn't score them to knock Berken out of the game. For all you Gibby haters out there, you included gs, I bet he is having a real good laugh!
For all the rest of you JP haters out there, here is the difference between Pat Gillick and JP Riccardi. In 92-93, The Blue Jays had the biggest payroll in baseball, Joe Carter was the highest paid player in baseball, and Gillick had the financial backing of Labatt's Brewry to go out and hire the pieces he needed to get the job done. We may also note here that after 1993, there was not a lot left in the farm system to trade.
In the 21st century, it is the accountants at Rogers Media that run the team and set the budgets, and to them it is not selling more beer; it is just another branch of a media empire that needs to live or die by the bottom line. JP's job is to try and make something out of nothing. If, in fact the Jays had a payroll of, say, $125 to $150 mil instead of $80 to $90 mil, I am sure there would be quite a different outlook in terms of the win-loss column. As it stands now, the Jays need to depend on a well stocked farm system, good scouting and player development, and since they almost always finish in the middle of the pack, they don't even have the luxury of top level draft picks, as Tampa and Kansas had for so many years.
Where else do you think the leak came from? Was it covered by any national press in the US-no, just Toronto. What the hell does that tell you, it came out of the Jays office, no place else.
Face it, the way JP orchestrated the rumor on Halladay was the most bush league attempt of trading a player anyone has seen for the last decade or so. If you don't think he leaked this, you're either JP, a close associate or an idiot, and only you know which tag fits you the best.
The game changed, when Overbay made the error. It cost two runs and possibly 4 since there could have been a double play made and no runs scored. Even if a double play wasn't made, the final game score was 7-5, so those two runs were the decider.
So why bring Abner into this, last time I checked Kansas City was in the cellar where they belong and where we're heading.
Why is it you always resort to personal attacks and cheap shots on other posters here? You're ok for a while and then, it's like you can't help yourself. Just remember that approach can go both ways, if that's what you want.
General managers are rated on results, as players and coaches are, nothing else. JP hasn't produced the results, that's a fact. No other GM in baseball has been employed by the same team for as long as JP has without winning. JP will be fired as soon as the new president comes on board.
What you fail to realize about the Gillick era is the caliber of the players either developed by our farm system or gotten on trades which we used our prospects to get.
Gillick added to that with free agents to put us over the top, but the key to the wins was our own developed players. In the Gillick years, we had tremendous scouts in Latin America and across baseball.
JP changed that, whacked the scouts down to 4 ( which is a joke) and went almost exclusively with the central scouting system. The net result was JP ended up drafting a bunch of "nice players", few stars. Guys who could play at this level, but no aces-just back of the rotation types.
In addition, JP did not stick to his plan. Free agents like Thomas, et company were added at times in which we didn't have a hope in hell of winning. He continually spent money each year on a whole host of old rehab projects-add it all up, it was a big number as well, and totally against his original plan. Those funds were pissed down the river and should have been invested back into the minor league system and signing bonuses. Gillick only added those types when we were close, JP added them to make a splash. Maybe you forget the name "Stand pat Gillick."
We can not compete with Boston and New York simply by increasing payroll and anyone who thinks we can is not being realistic. That is just another JP excuse for failing at his job. Both own their own television networks and YES, the Yanks network is worth more than the Yanks and pours money each year, as does the Sox network. Their gate revenue is more than our total revenue, by far.
The only way we can compete is how Gillick did it. Invest heavily into scouting, the minor system and player development and then when you're close either buy the very best free agents you can or trade your prospects for pieces you need.


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Member Interaction
The member base of Azergarde is one of great people who are always willing to help others out. Many members will go out of their way for you, to help you quest, level, get new gear and other such things. This is not a requirement by any means for membership, but it does help to assist other guild members when they need help. The following guidelines are raised with regard to member interaction.
1. Members are here for fun. This means that arguments for the sake of arguing, insults, and other belligerent behaviour are unbecoming of the guild itself. Disagreements will happen, and when they do just try to keep it civil and most of all keep it private. If it's just between you and another member keep it in private messages.
2. Begging and whining does not get anyone anywhere and really just becomes annoying. There is nothing wrong with asking a member to make an item for you as we have many tradeskill masters who are willing to make things for you for the cost of materials. Constantly asking for items to be made without offering anything in return will eventually lead to problems though.
3. Though we have many ranks that require differing amounts of responsibility, all members both high level and low level deserve the same amount of respect. Please treat everyone else with the same respect you desire.
Guild Chat
The Guild chat room is a place for all of us to communicate with each other about various facets of the game, be it quests, XP, or what have you. It also makes a very good off topic chat with people about anything. There are some possible problems however that can arise and the guidelines below are to help with that.
1. Please try to keep language respectful of other people. There is no need to be rude in Guild chat. Excessive use of vulgar language for simple shock value is also discouraged.
2. Though we are fairly open about chat in general we feel the following topics are best left out of guild chat: religion, politics, racism, and hate. Keep in mind that just because a topic isn't listed that doesn't necessarily make it acceptable; please use common sense.
3. Try not to spam guild chat with items for sale. There is absolutely nothing wrong with selling to guild members, just keep the trade spam to a minimum. The guild channel is a place to chat, not a place to spam like it is the trade channel.
Outside Interactions
Interacting with other people is what makes MMORPGs fun. We as a guild put off a certain image and attitude in everything we do as well as everything we say. If we are helpful and tactful, recruiting will be easier, the guild will have a better reputation and quite simply we will enjoy the game more.
1. When talking in chat with other people, treat them with the same respect you desire from them.
2. Try not to argue for the sake of arguing as that just aggravates others. This includes harassment, cursing, begging and other such things.
3. Show others what Azergarde is all about. It is up to each person to demonstrate the guild values. You can show a positive image or a negative image.
4. Do not ninja loot items, be it monster loot, chests, herbs or ore.
5. Do not train or kill steal people.
6. Though we are not against people having friends in other guilds, you may not have any active alts in other guilds.
Loot Distribution
High end loot in these types of games can always become a source for a disagreement. We want to try and make it fair for everyone involved in the guild with regard to loot. That being said, here are some guidelines to follow with looting.
1. If you are in a group always try to determine how looting will work before the item everyone wants drops. It will make life a lot less stressful for everyone in this case.
2. For loot on regular non-instance quests the round robin system works well but it isn't perfect. Making use of round robin in conjunction with a need before greed rule will make everyone happy. In case you may not know what need before greed is, basically it means when a really good item drops those that do not need it will yield it to those that do, if more than one person needs it then those that need it will roll for it. If nobody needs a boss item then usually you will roll for vendor sale, once you have won a vendor item you should not roll again for vendor loot until everyone else has had an item.
3. For loot on instances and longer quests we need to go a bit further; some of the boss mobs have a high probability of dropping certain items. It will work out best if you decide ahead of time who gets what in the event the items drop, again for everything else round robin + need before greed works great.
4. In certain situations alts may be passed over for loot in favor of those with main characters on the raids.
Player vs. Player Combat
Player vs. player combat is welcome in the guild, but we do need some guidelines to prevent this from giving us a bad name however. Since we play on a PvE server we need to keep in mind that the opposing faction may not want to participate. That being said, lets not ruin their day by repeatedly killing their NPCs, this is not fun or cool in our book. Run in, raid the town, maybe kill the npcs once, then if you want to stay keep it focused on the guards and other players.
Disciplinary Action
No one likes to be the bearer of bad news, but sometimes it has to happen. If someone is obviously out for a different experience than what Azergarde offers, it may be best if we tried to find them somewhere better so that they enjoy the game to the fullest. The above guidelines are not hard and fast rules. They are about the attitude of and mentality behind the guild. The discipline process is reasonably simple and only occurs in extreme cases. A warning will be given in the form of a dialog with the person in question. The officers will talk about what issues have been noticed and how we feel they may be corrected. The person will have as much chance to discuss this as they wish. If the behavior continues in an extreme form, the person will be asked to leave the guild.
We believe this is an easy process, and the best way to deal with issues as it helps everyone involved better understand the problems and provides ways of correction them.
Guild Participation
The Guild serves as a collective to helps us achieve goals and overcome obstacles we could not easily achieve on our own. We encourage everyone to participate in any event of their choosing on their free time. However, to act as a collective you may at times be called to assist the Guild. As a member of this Guild you are required to serve the greater needs of the Guild over you own. Repeated failure to answer to the call of duty will result in demotion, then possibly deduction of DKP, and in a worse case scenario dismissal from the Guild.
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I'm a maverick, so my answers may not bear any relationship to your questions.
Please let me know if anything I say offends you. I may wish to offend you again in the future.
Ulwar - Officer of Azergarde
Pig Latin ... the language of bacon.
Please let me know if anything I say offends you. I may wish to offend you again in the future.
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Red pepper "pesto" sauce
Red peppers are my favorite vegetables—they are crunchy, but also can be cooked soft, and have a sweet aroma that you can twist easily with additional spices. I needed lately some pasta sauce, and decided to experiment with red pepper pesto sauce, it turned out amazing and I think you will like that too! :-)
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The right to vote at public elections.
suffragenoun affranchisement, autonomy, choice, emancipation, enfranchisement, exemption from connrol, exemption from restraint, franchise, freedom, freeeom of choice, liberation, liberty, license, manumission, option, popular decision, prerogative, right to vote, say, self-determination, self-government, suffragium, voice, vote
Associated concepts: election law, voters' rights
See also: discretion, franchise
SUFFRAGE, government. Vote; the act of voting.
2. The right of suffrage is given by the constitution of the United States, art. 1, s. 2, to the electors in each state, as shall have the qualifications requisite for electors of the most numerous branch of the state legislature. Vide 2 Story on the Const. Sec. 578, et seq.; Amer. Citiz. 201; 1 Bl. Com. 171; 2 Wils. Lect. 130; Montesq. Esp. des Lois, Ii v. 11, c. 6; 1 Tucker's Bl. Com. App. 52, 3. See Division of opinion.