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When we live in a country where a gun-toting crazy fuck starts spraying his easily-bought semi-automatic at a public place, usually full of innocent women and children, it's just a matter of time when the madness knocks on your back door. Don't keep thinking "It'll never happen here" because it will until there's a legitimate and concrete change in our insanely loose gun laws (Or lack of any, I should have said).
That's what happened to us in Portland. A day after Gabby and I were casually hanging out in the same neighborhood, another insane asshole opened fire at a mall and killed two people. Not like the media could have any time giving us every little tiny detail about this piece of shit's life and background, therefore turning him into a public figure, which is probably what he was after anyway. Because two days after this tragedy, a much, much bigger one took place at Sandy Elementary.
Of course when asked, the "Dickless Lunatics at the NRA", as affectionately coined by our lord and savior George Carlin, will blame anything but guns. They say it's because of violent movies and video games, a godless society and even a lack of guns. Yes, according to them, the way to solve the gun-toting lunatic problem is by arming everyone aged 0 to 120. They think we live in an action movie and that Die Hard and 24 are documentaries.
They keep quoting war-torn nations having to train their teachers and staff to protect themselves from terrorists. If teachers were packing like they do in Israel, they so lovingly state, none of this would have happened. Of course in their eyes there's nothing different between a professional who was trained in the army and a random, clueless guidance counselor who study after study shows will more than likely shoot more innocent people by accident instead of the assailant.
And why does the press ask the NRA about their opinions on guns after such a shooting takes place? When a serial child rapist is caught, no one asks NAMBLA their opinion. If they did, would we find it so offensive after they would defend the rapist and accuse the children of "asking for it"? Why are we so shocked when the NRA says similar stupid shit?
Anyway, what does any of this have to do with movies? Here it is: I am all for violence in movies and I support a strict separation of entertainment and real life. Whenever right-wing zealots complain that violent video games and movies are corrupting our youth, I just laugh it off.
But maybe there's something to this. Maybe the corruption is not about the youth, but people's maturity in general. After all, I'm sure there are millions of 12-year-olds who can differentiate the graphic violence in R-Rated and M-Rated movies and video games and real life, consider it to be nothing but visceral entertainment and grow up to be normal members of society. I was watching R-Rated action movies when I was 10, now I hate guns and could not get near one. When I write an action movie, however, of course I will think of any creative and gruesome ways for random bad guys to die. It comes with the territory of the genre.
But apparently there are "adults" in this world, 40, 50, 60-plus-year-olds, who watch 24 and apply it completely to real life and believe torture to be an excellent way of interrogation. How else will Jack Bauer find that bomb that's about to go off in 35 minutes? They watch Under Siege or Die Hard and wholeheartedly believe that if there was anyone armed in that situation, the day would have been saved.
Maybe there should be an additional movie rating next to the age limit. I would call it NRA-NO. Here's how it works: When you're buying a movie ticket online or at the box office, if the movie is rated NRA-NO, the computer will search your name in the NRA member database. And if you're an NRA member, you don't get to see the movie. It doesn't matter how old you are.
I would say any action movie that turns shoot-em-up violence into pure entertainment should be rated NRA-NO. You're an NRA member and you wanna rent The Rock? Tough shit buddy, you might get the impression that Nicholas Cage's character, an egghead who would have been killed within two seconds in real life, would exist in real life and could have saved children if only he was armed. You wanna watch Skyfall? Fuck no! What if you actually believe any armed British person can kill the bad guy at a shopping mall shooting?
The bottom line is, we need to protect our NRA members from such filth. There should be strict protection on NRA-NO rated movies and video games so we don't have to keep dealing with idiots who cannot separate fiction from real life.


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This was my first entry on this new blog site and since then I've found a new publisher (but haven't republished my book yet). I've tried to move this entry to a better spot, but can't seem to accomplish that task, so thought I should update the entry. This is updated in January of 2016.
My publisher is in a scandal. Can you believe that? I went to my blog page, which is housed within their system, and I kept reading "Firefox can't find the server at janbonn.authorweblog.com." After an internet search, I discovered news on this scandal. I'm certain I've lost my archived blog writing and if I need more copies of my book, a new publisher will be required. Here is another lesson for the truth from Matthew 6:19-21:
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Cord Hosenbeck and Tish Cattigan return for their annual round of live Rose Parade coverage. Cord Hosenbeck and Tish Cattigan are no strangers to the iconic New Year's tradition of the Rose Parade, having covered the event for the past twenty-six years. After a whirlwind year that included traveling abroad to cover the Royal Wedding, the duo are more excited than ever to return to Pasadena. The esteemed Tim Meadows will also return for the festivities.
Trisha Yearwood performs "Silver Bells, Jingle Bell Rock and Winter Wonderland" at the 2019 "CMA Country Christmas" special filmed at Belmont's Curb Center in Nashville, Tennessee. "CMA Country Christmas" will air on Tuesday, December 3 on ABC.
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Six strangers share a fabulous house in Tokyo, looking for love while living under the same roof. With no script, what happens next is all up to them.
The 2019 MTV EMAs (also known as the MTV Europe Music Awards) will be held at the FIBES Conference and Exhibition Centre in Seville, Andalusia, Spain, on 3 November 2019.The host of the ceremony will be Becky G. This will be the fourth time, as well as the second consecutive year, that Spain hosts the awards show. It will be the first time that a country hosts back-to-back editions of the award show. Ariana Grande was nominated for seven awards, followed by Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X and Shawn Mendes, who were each nominated for six. In association with the EMAs, an event called MTV Music Week will be organised, which will run from 31 October to 2 November at different locations throughout the city. Its main concert will be held at the Plaza de España on 2 November, headlined by Green Day.
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The Filmfare Awards, presented by The Times Group, are a set of awards that honour artistic and technical excellence in the Hindi-language film industry of India. The Filmfare ceremony is one of the oldest and most prestigious film events in India. The awards were first introduced in 1954, the same year as the National Film Awards. They were initially referred to as the "Clare Awards" or "The Clares" after Clare Mendonca, the editor of The Times of India. A dual voting system was developed in 1956. Under this system, in contrast to the National Film Awards, which are decided by a panel appointed by Indian Government, the Filmfare Awards are voted on by both the public and a committee of experts.
Every year, CMT highlights the greatest country performers and groups. In what is always a star-studded night, the country stars come out for a night to remember.
A story that tackles the life experience and mental issues that plague the PTU officers from the perspective of a former undercover cop who returns to the force. After successfully bringing down the triads, Gao Jiasheng (Raymond Lam) goes back to wearing the police badge and crosses paths with Sergeant He Huiling (Charlene Choi) and Team Leader Liu Jianhui (Alex Fong). The three have their share of misgivings, but learn to build trust and friendship through a series of dangerous missions.
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The Idol Star Athletics Championships is back again to celebrate its 10th anniversary. Opening with Jun Hyun Moo's live performance as Moocury, the hottest idol stars in today's K-pop scene gather again to shine the event at the Incheon Samsan World Gymnasium. This year, the talented stars will compete against each other to win in a variety of games. Track and field, rhythmic gymnastics, bowling, archery are just to name a few. A shootout round has been added as a new event this year, expecting to excite the fans with more breath-holding moments. Promising a fair play as athletes, not idol stars today, keep your cheerleading spirits high as the young entertainers dash down the track field, jump in mid-air, and focus hard dripping buckets of sweat. Hold on, because it's going to be some intense hours of fun with loads of athleticism.


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Researchers have evidence for positive effects of parent involvement on children, families and school when schools and parents continuously support and encourage the children's learning and development. According to Henderson and Berla (1994), "the most accurate predictor of a student's achievement in school is not income or social status but the extent to which that student's family is able to:
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We round up the best beach hotels Costa Brava offers, from historic properties to contemporary boutique hotels. There are a lot of Costa Brava accommodations options, but these tried and true hotel properties, from the north to the south, and a good place to begin (or end), any stay in the Costa Brava.
Best Beach Hotels Costa Brava
Recommended Cadaqués Hotels
La Residencia in Cadaqués: A historic hotel in the center of Cadaqués, with an artistic, and indeed Dalí, theme. Some suites offer views of the bay. Breakfast is served facing the beach, or on their outdoor terrace. Rooms start at €100 a night in the offseason. Prices can double (or more) in the high season. They also offer a limited number of parking spaces for a fee.
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Hotel and Spa Calma Blanca in Cadaqués: A charming, and luxurious, boutique hotel set in the hills, somewhat away from the bustle and the beach. With only seven rooms, it's more of an exclusive retreat, giving more of a villa feel, with some rooms offering sea views and private outdoor pools. It's also possible to rent a little Italian Ape to explore the surrounding area. Rooms start at €370 a night during the low season and €530 a night during high season.
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Hostal Spa Empúries L'Escala: Surrounded by the Greek ruins of Empúries, the Hostal Spa Empúries is a retreat within a retreat, with two restaurants and a spa and wellness program. A contemporary hotel that is surrounded by nature and history. Their Corner Mar room offers such a water view, it almost feels like a cruise ship cabin. Rooms start at €105 a night.
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Hotel Aigua Blava in Aiguablava: Hotel Aiqua Blava is set inside a cove, on the cliffs outside of Begur, in Aiguablava. Rooms offer balconies with stunning views, or a few rooms are set practically on the petite beach nestled in the cove. That means it's possible to open a bottle of wine on a little terrace while watching the water lap the beach. Guests enjoy a buffet breakfast on the terrace overlooking the sea. And Chef Lluís offers some unique menus at their restaurant, inspired by the high gastronomy of the region. Rooms start at €130 Euros. It's possible to book rooms with breakfast included, half board, or full board, as the hotel is a little remote.
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Hotel Tamariu in Tamariu: Set on the main promenade in Tamariu, you can't get much closer to the beach. The family-run hotel started as a fisherman's tavern and expanded over the years to include contemporary seafront rooms and a quality restaurant downstairs. Rooms without a view start at €110. They are closed during the winter months.
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Casamar in Llafranc: Family-run boutique hotel that is part of Chef Quim Casellas Michelin Star Restaurant of the same name. The hotel is decorated in the same contemporary style as the restaurant, and it is possible to book a room with a dining package. The hotel is closed during the winter months. Rooms start at €110, with some rooms enjoying a stunning view over the sea.
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Hotel San Roc in Calella de Palafrugell: A family-run hotel since 1955, Hotel San Roc is perched on a cliff overlooking the sea. Rooms are tastefully appointed, with elements reminiscent of Catalan seaside heritage. Some of the rooms even offer a wrap around balcony with views on three sides of the hotel. Rooms start around €110 a night. They are closed during the winter months.
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Hotel Trias in Palamós: Hotel Trias embraces its location, close to one of the largest fishing ports in Spain, with a well-executed nautical theme. They also offer a cocktail bar, and a pool overlooking the main strip, and the port in the distance. Rooms start at €120, many with sea views.
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Sallés Hotel & SPA – Cala dei Pi in Platja d'Aro: Nestled within Cala del Pi Bay, the Sallés Hotel offers a spa and an outdoor pool with unrivaled views of the cove and coast. Chef Enric Herce's create cuisine at Rosa dels Vents makes the hotel a destination within a destination. Rooms start at €160 a night. They offer gastronomy and romance packages, as well as a sea exploration that includes a sailboat excursion.
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Tell House Democrats: Support Rep. Ocasio-Cortez's Green New Deal
For the first time ever, someone in Congress has a plan that is ambitious enough to address the climate crisis.
Newly elected Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is pushing her fellow Democrats to create a Green New Deal – a plan to transform our economy and society at the scale needed to stop the climate crisis.1
Fifteen House Democrats have already signed onto the Green New Deal resolution,2 but so far Democratic leaders have not backed the plan. We need to pressure them now to make sure the Green New Deal is on the agenda when Democrats take over the House of Representatives in January.
Tell House Democrats: Support Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Select Committee for a Green New Deal.
Last week, the latest federal climate report again confirmed that unless we take dramatic action, global warming will devastate the American economy – wreaking havoc with our energy, water, transportation and public health.3 This week, Trump dismissed the report because he said he didn't "believe it."4
Fortunately, we have an alternative to this nightmare. The Green New Deal would be a sweeping overhaul of the economy away from fossil fuel towards 100 percent clean energy. Named for Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal that helped lift the United States out of the Depression, the Green New Deal would not only fight climate change, but also includes a federal jobs guarantee, universal health care and a universal basic income.
Like the first New Deal, this plan is ambitious – but it is necessary and it is possible. To make this transformative vision a reality, Rep. Ocasio-Cortez wants Congress to create a new committee with a mandate to create a Green New Deal plan by 2020.5
Likely new Speaker of the House Rep. Nancy Pelosi would need to authorize that committee, but she has not yet signaled her support. For a plan this bold to have any chance of success, we will need strong grassroots pressure at every step of the way.
To convince Rep. Pelosi and other Democratic leaders to act, we need to push every House Democrat to stand up for a sustainable, healthy and prosperous future for us all.
Tell House Democrats: Support Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Select Committee for a Green New Deal.
- David Roberts, "Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is already pressuring Nancy Pelosi on climate change," Vox, Nov 15, 2018.
- Sunrise Movement, "Green New Deal Day of Action," accessed Nov. 19, 2018.
- Jennifer Ludden and Christopher Joyce, "New U.S. Climate Assessment Forecasts Dire Effects On Economy, Health," NPR, Nov. 26, 2018.
- Chris Cillizza, "Donald Trump buried a climate change report because 'I don't believe it,'" CNN, Nov. 26, 2018.
- Roberts, "Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is already pressuring Nancy Pelosi on climate change."
- Sunrise Movement, "Green New Deal Day of Action."


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From the time we bring our little ones into the world, till the time they leave the nest, ours is a task that requires a full soul, a steady vision, and a generous heart. But it's not easy. Life is busy, challenges are many, and at times we feel alone or unsure.
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Come be refreshed. No experience with reading or discussing poetry is necessary. This is poetry for life, joy, solace, and playfulness. Each week throughout the series we'll explore a different core theme, with a few mischievous and unexpected selections added into the mix.
A complimentary copy of The Joy of Poetry: How to Keep, Save & Make Your Life With Poems is our gift to you, when you join us for this fun and lovely series of shared poetry reading experiences. Register early, this program is limited to 10 participants.
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Laura Barkat is the managing editor of Tweetspeak Poetry, where whimsy and fun abound—around the topics of poetry, writing, and lifelong literacy growth. Her poetry has appeared on NPR, as well as at Virginia Quarterly Review and The Best American Poetry. She has served as a books, parenting, and education contributor at The Huffington Post blog and is the author of six books for grown-ups, including the popular title Rumors of Water: Thoughts on Creativity & Writing, which reveals the secrets of her writing journey—a journey she has joyfully shared with her daughters since they were little children. Laura is also the author the beautiful A Is for Azure: The Alphabet in Colors and The Golden Dress: A Fairy Tale. She loves color and has painted her dining room sunset yellow, because it makes her happy.
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If you have watched the series of the movie Harry Potter, then Emma Watson, this name is not new to you. She played one of the major characters Hermione Granger in this mega-blockbuster movie. She is a phenomenal actress with a beautiful soul. Her involvement in social activities at an early age has set an example for all of us.
What are the New 7 Wonders of the World?
Seven Wonders of the Worlds were coming from the ancient times. It was the work of Philo of Byzantium that talks about the wonders of the world in his work "The Seven Wonders". He gave the term "Themata" in his work. Themata means 'must see'. He gave the first ever idea to the world to visit marvelous places where mankind has use its craft to change earth into heaven.
Lord Buddha Was Born In Nepal: Here is the Proof
As per the research on historical records, Lord Gautama Buddha was born in Nepal. Following are some facts about Lord Gautama Buddha which prove Lord Buddha was born in Nepal.
Lord Buddha's birth name was Prince Siddhartha Gautama. He is also known as Shakyamuni. He was born in the Shakya Kingdom of Kapilavastu, the southern region of Nepal which is in Rupandehi district, Lumbini zone (now Province No. 5) of Nepal in around 623 B.C.
Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
Wanderlust is the trending swag among the youth. People are going distant places to explore the world. The 'must see' places took the first place on the Bucket List of many people. Do you aware of the fact that the gene of wandering and having a "Must See" list has come from our forefathers. They described the phenomenon of 'must see' list as the "Themata". In Greek, "Themata" means 'things to be seen'. Philo of Byzantium was the person who defines "The Seven Wonders" as the Themata (in his work on the seven wonders).
It was the first ever known list of the miraculous establishment of the classical antiquity. The work of ancient wonders or old wonders is stationed around the Mediterranean rim and in Mesopotamia.
You will be amazed by knowing the fact that the number seven was chosen because it represented the perfection in the ancient world. Actually, in the ancient world, it was believed to be marked as the symbol of plenty and perfection. It also represents the number of planets (only five were known at the ancient time), including the Sun and Moon.
This article is totally dedicated to the marvelous Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
The list of seven wonders of the ancient world is:
Colossus of Rhodes
Great Pyramid of Giza
Hanging gardens of Babylon
Lighthouse of Alexandria
Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
Statue of Zeus at Olympia
Temple of Artemis at Ephesus
The Colossus of Rhodes
The Colossus of Rhodes was a statue of the Greek titan-god of the sun, named Helios. It was erected (by the Charles of Lindas in 280BC) in the city of Rhodes on the Greek Island. The Island was also named after the Rhodes. In the Greek Mythology, the Helios was the personification of the Sun. The Sun is treated as the God of the ancient world. Therefore, its personification is the utmost importance of the ancient world people.
You must be wondering why they erected this momentous sculpture of the Helios. According to the historians, it marked the victory of Rhodes over the rulers of Cyprus. King Antigonus I Monopthalmus son besieged the Rohdes in 305 BC but it was an unsuccessful besiege.
The sculpture of the Rhodes was destroyed by the earthquake of 225BC. It was said that the thumb of the Rhodes statue cannot be hugged by the people. The fingers of the Rhodes statue were higher than many sculptors. It was the tallest statue of the ancient world with a height approximate to the Statue of Liberty.
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The Statue of Georgia, Moving Statues Of A Man And Woman
What is Statue of Georgia is all about?
The Ali and Nino were true lovers of the 20th century. Ali is a Muslim boy and the Nino is Christian in religion and also a Georgian Princes. Ali is from Azerbaijan who tries to marry Nino a Georgian princess. As Ali was growing up, he is understanding and getting knowledge about the Christian value and another kind of stuff in his school. This curiosity to know the Christian values is also work as a factor for Ali to fall in love with Nino who is Christian. Both of them used to spend a lot of time together during the high school. Ali wanted to marry her but Nino was scared. Ali makes her a promise that she does not have to follow the customs or Muslim tradition such as wearing a veil after their marriage. Ali father happily accepted their marriage. It is also because as a father he wanted her son to be happy. Therefore, he accepted their marriage.
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Now, you must be wondering that when they both get married and there was no resistance from the family sides then what happened. Actually, it was the Soviet Union invasion that separated Ali and Nino. The love story of Ali and Nino was from the book that was first published in German, under a pseudonym of 'Kurban Said'. It was the time of First World War, Russians invaded Azerbaijan. Ali decided to fight for his motherland against the mighty Russian army. Ali dies in the war. This way a love story ends its own way i.e. tragic. Almost every love story in the world we know has never bowed down in front of world or people. They fight for their independence and the freedom to live together. The fight for their self-esteem makes them immortal. They are still living in the heart of people. Yes, they died and separated but in the eternity they are together. According to the Indian Tradition, there is life after the life. Therefore, we strongly believe the people that were separated in this mortal world get the united afterlife. Or they embrace death so that they can die together and not get separated again because now their soul is united and both of them have become a unity.
This is the story that the Statue of Georgia is depicting. This mind-blowing amazing piece of work is created by the Georgian artist Tamara Kvesitadze. He and his team worked for more than 10 months continuously to build this amazing statue. It is the place that is must visit in the lifetime. For the Spectators, the statue moves or come to life every day at 7 pm. From the spectator's side, it looks like that statue of 'Man and Women' is coming close and then they are kissing and then embrace each other. After few second of embracing each other, the couple gets separated facing away from each other. The maker of this statue has worked very precisely to show such an amazing artwork. They have also used lights to make the view more magnificent. This is the site that you will never forget in life if you visit and see it with your own eyes and from the angle of the camera.
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What is the Colosseum? History of Colosseum and Colosseum Rome Facts
Let us take you to the journey of the past into the Roman period. This article is presenting you the story of a 'building' which is almost 2000 years old, the Colosseum. It is not only a place of tourist attraction. It is a window by which you can see the past. It is a mirror reflecting the way people used to entertain themselves. You will get to know the sports of old time and the athletes of old times. By old we mean people living 2000 years ago. Much has been talked and now let begins our journey.
We all know about the mighty Roman Empire. It was one of the greatest empires in the history of the World. The Roman Empire was known for its building or engineering. There was a Roman Emperor called Nero. He took his own life in AD 68. During his regime, a series of civil war broke out due to his misrule. Four emperors took the throne in the tumultuous year after the death of Nero. It was Emperor Vespasian who ruled for 10 years from 69 AD to 79 AD.
Saga of 'Taj Mahal'
Many people know about the Taj Mahal as one of the greatest structure made by the human beings. Some know the Taj Mahal, as the UNESCO World Heritage Site and some know it as one of the wonders of the world. People see it as the symbol of love. Its popularity has made it a common name among the people bucket list to visit different places. Today, it comes among the most visited tourist places in the world. In this article, we are going to talk about this magnificent place. You are curious to know, where is Taj Mahal? The Taj Mahal is situated on the bank of Yamuna in Agra, UP, India. It will be amazing to know, when was Taj Mahal built? The answer is interesting. The emperor Shah Jahan commissioned this project in 1932 and it was completed in 1653 (including complex buildings). The much is said and written about the Taj Mahal by many historians. But still, people are curious to get to know, what was the history of the Taj Mahal? And Why Taj Mahal is famous? In this Taj Mahal Review, we will solve your curiosity in details. The journey of the Taj Mahal history and other questions is going to start. Please fasten your seatbelts.
The Saga begins
It's all started with the desire of a wife. The wife was not the simple ordinary wife. She was the empress of the Mughal Dynasty, her name was Mumtaz Mahal.
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The Only Time You should Ever Look Back is To See How Far You Have Come.
No matter how many mistakes you made or how slow your progress, you still way ahead of everyone who isn't trying. Never be afraid of going slowly. But be afraid of standing still.
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GeTao law offices have established eleven departments, which includes the private equity and venture Investment department, the new 3rd board legal service department, the listing companies legal service department, the accounting and taxation legal service department, the bankruptcy and nonperforming asset disposition department, the bank trust fund and insurance legal service department, the intellectual property department, the bond financing legal service department, the financial administration department, the financial crime legal service department, and the financial civil law suit and arbitration department. GeTao law offices have also established international collaboration center which has representative offices in thirty countries, which includes United States, Russian Federation, Singapore, Japan, Isreal, to form a globalize legal service network covering major countries in the financial investment field.
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Quick, pick the easiest position for the Cardinals to upgrade this offseason.
That sentence appeared in the Post-Dispatch in October 2018.
Different offseason. Same answer. It's third base.
Depending on what the Cardinals plan to share publicly in their end-of-season news conference Tuesday, we should get some sense of how the front office plans to work through a complicated challenge facing the construction of the 2020 team.
Improving the offense is key, but the Cardinals should go about it in a way that does not erode the defense-first identity of a 2019 team that run-suppressed its way to the NLCS.
A third-base approach that proved sustainable through the previous three seasons betrayed the Cardinals in 2019. Since 2016, the team had not fielded one third baseman who logged more than 1,000 innings at the position. On top of that, the top-two players who combined to split the reps there changed every year.
Still, the Cardinals managed a respectable .793 OPS at third between 2016-18, a mark that trailed only four National League competitors. But when the Cardinals turned back to Matt Carpenter, who interestingly had been the last Cardinal to surpass that 1,000-inning mark at third in 2015, the bottom dropped out.
Carpenter's team-high 880 1/3 innings at third were paired with the worst offensive season of his career. He ended the season with an adjusted on-base plus slugging percentage of 91, which is nine points below the league average hitter. The emergence of rookie Tommy Edman helped soften the blow. He logged the second-most innings at third (382 1/3) and slashed an impressive .304/.350/.500. Still, the Cardinals' overall third-base OPS of .749 ranked 20th in the majors and 11th in the 15-team NL.
No NL teams had fewer extra-base hits by third basemen than the Cardinals' 55. No NL team had fewer RBIs by third basemen than the Cardinals' 69.
Compounding the Cardinals' offseason wiggle room significantly is a problematic pile of bad money on the books due to a series of free-agent signings that have not worked out, in addition to what could be perhaps the most regrettable contract extension of president of baseball operations John Mozeliak's tenure.
Sorry to be blunt, but that is what Carpenter is playing to disprove. Had the Cardinals not extended him, the 33-year-old would be entering a frigid free agency. Instead the Cardinals extended Carpenter through 2021 and handed him $37 million guaranteed. The move looks costly now.
The Cardinals, especially when it comes to veteran home-grown players, prefer more chances over paying a struggling player to depart. Carpenter's no-trade is a factor. On the opposite end of that scale is some alarming evidence. Of the 142 MLB hitters who have totaled more than 500 at-bats since September of 2018, Carpenter's .216 average ranks 141st. He has exactly twice as many strikeouts (162) than walks (81) during that span.
The most expensive and most unlikely answer would be winning the free-agent battle for Anthony Rendon. It's best to take a believe-it-when-you-see-it stance when it comes to the notion of the Cardinals winning a wide-open race for a premier free agent. Four of the Cardinals' top-16 prospects can play third base. Any long-term and expensive addition of an outside third baseman seems unlikely, and that includes the notion of trading for Rockies star Nolan Arenado. He signed an eight-year extension worth $260 million in February.
The progression of third-base prospects Nolan Gorman, Elehuris Montero, Edmundo Sosa and Malcom Nunez offers promise for the position in the not-so-distant future. Any of these up-and-comers impacting 2020, though, seems unlikely. Options for a reliable bridge exist.
The easiest and cheapest fix for the Cardinals would be to plant Edman at third base and let Carpenter attempt to work his way off the bench. That banks on Edman avoiding a sophomore slump and nixes the notion of infielder/outfielder Edman becoming the team's Swiss Army Knife, a desirable option considering the need to ease the workload of shortstop Paul DeJong.
Why not find something in between?
If the big-spending Dodgers covet Rendon, then Justin Turner could be on the move. If Josh Donaldson does not agree to an extension with Atlanta, the Cardinals could resume interest in a player who has always demanded their attention. And then there is Mike Moustakas, who once again is a free agent after declining a mutual option with the Brewers that would have paid him $11 million in 2020.
There was a time when the notion of the Cardinals adding Moustakas seemed like an incremental upgrade. Not anymore.
Moustakas, 31, has posted five consecutive season of above-average offense. The three-time All-Star hit more home runs (35) than any player on a Cardinals team that could lose cleanup hitter Marcell Ozuna.
Moustakas hits lefthanded, something the Cardinals' lineup needs. He also hits breaking pitches well, something the Cardinals' lineup desperately needs. His defense won't win Gold Gloves, but the Cardinals are not getting Gold Glove defense at third base now. The free-agent tracker at FanGraphs estimates Moustakas could receive a three-year deal worth $36 million. Would he accept a two-year deal for more than $12 million per season? It would be twice as long as his last two contracts. Context matters.
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The last part of this article concentrates on the name change from WWF to WWE. We all know that Vince McMahon had no control over this. The World Wildlife Fund claimed for many years that people were confusing the two companies. That couldn't be any further from the truth in my opinion. I just remember at the time a lot of people saying the same thing that I was that no one has ever heard of the World Wildlife Fund. This was all money and just selfishness upon the World Wildlife Fund. They probably were mad at the emerging popularity during the Attitude Era and how Vince McMahon more of a household name.
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