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AACS is executing a comprehensive public relations campaign which will better position AACS to achieve our legislative and regulatory objectives at the federal level, ensuring lawmakers don't pass misguided legislation that could severely harm our industry.
Overall, we will focus on developing a surround sound narrative to influence key policy makers, increase industry visibility, educate the public on the importance of the industry and ultimately to become a sought-after and trusted voice among both consumers and lawmakers alike.
Towards this effort, AACS wants to showcase member stories and personal testimony from students to better help tell the industry's compelling story. Testimonials will be key in helping to better tell the industry's story and showcasing the real impact of the industry. It will also help us to engage members while supporting and expanding our earned media strategy. We will need your help. We ask that you please share this with your staff and others in the industry to submit your story. Find a link below to submit your success story.
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Click HERE to download the free pdf. You can print it out or just save it to your computer. Can you spot the 6 differences between these two images featuring the expressive characters from Disney Pixar's Inside Out movie?
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Free Printable Disney Pixar Inside Out Joy Coloring Page
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Printable Disney Pixar Inside Out Holiday Christmas Ornament Craft
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As a student, one of the worst nightmares can be writing essays. The strict rules of academic writing can be a daunting task to handle. The requirement of following a particular structure, style, references, and arguments may deter most students from expressing themselves fully in their writings. However, essays play a pivotal role in schools and colleges. Essays are an integral part of the academic process that can significantly impact a student's educational journey.
Most students write essays to please their professors and get high grades. Unfortunately, such essays are typically structured, formal, and devoid of personal opinions and expressions. The one-size-fits-all approach eliminates the creativity and personality of students, making the creation of essays a chore instead of an exciting opportunity.
Nonetheless, there is a silver lining. Surprisingly, some students kick against this structure and hide secret messages in essays to express their creativity and individuality. By incorporating this subtle approach, they can surpass their peers and earn higher grades. The idea is to hide these messages within the given structure without anyone noticing.
Here are some tips on how to hide secret messages in essays to achieve individuality, creativity, and high grades.
1. Use Power Words
Power words are an impactful tool to hide messages in essays. Professors often appreciate essays that incorporate language effectively and trigger emotional responses for readers. These power words can help students preoccupy their teachers' emotions, earn higher grades and stand out among their peers.
2. Change Your Tone
The formal structure of academic writing need not be mundane. A change in tone from a monotonous academic tone, added with a flair of a confident and a relatable tone, can go a long way in communicating arguments more compellingly. Being confident in expressing personal thoughts can make the essay relatable and engaging to the reader, ultimately leading to better grades.
3. Start Essays With Inspiring Quotes
Professors often appreciate an essay hook at the beginning of the essay that establishes credibility, sets in the right mood and showcases literary finesse. Inserting an inspiring quote at the beginning of the essay can help make the essay more exciting and engaging for readers. Moreover, choosing a quote that relates to the essay topic can demonstrate a student's knowledge of the subject and further convince the professor of their expertise.
4. Try K-rule
Although unconventional, the K-rule involves incorporating k-sounded words intentionally in the essay to induce a sense of humour in readers. This technique has been successfully used by stand-up comedians and comedy writers to make their audience laugh. The trick to applying this rule is to not overdo it. A well-placed k- word can be a subtle way to subvert the traditional rules of academic writing without compromising on the quality of the essay.
5. Makeup Your Language
Incorporating foreign languages in essays can be an excellent way to stand out and express individuality. This approach is tricky, as it requires ease with non-native languages and knowledge of the professor's fondness for that particular language or culture. Nevertheless, when applied correctly, this technique can be beneficial in conveying traits such as creativity and linguistic versatility.
6. Add Humour
Humour can be an effective tool to make an essay relatable and enjoyable for the reader. It can help align the writer's personality with the content, making the essay stand out amidst the pile of academic essays. This technique requires creativity and a good sense of humour to pull it off successfully.
7. Break Essays Structure
Breaking the structure of an essay can be risky, but it can also make the essay exceptional. Rather than sticking to a formal structure, the student can experiment with the format to make the essay more exciting and engaging for readers. Changing the essay to a blog post format is one of the ways a student can do this without compromising quality.
8. Change Font
Changing the font of an essay might not seem like an effective way of hiding messages but can make the essay more visually appealing to readers. Furthermore, changing the font of the essay according to the medium can impact how the essay is perceived. This technique is not advised for handwritten essays, as it can impact legibility.
9. The Rule of Three
The rule of three is a technique where the writer crafts two similar ideas and adds a third incongruent idea. The use of the rule of three can help make an essay more interesting and engaging for readers. It can also convey traits such as creativity and thoughtfulness in the writer.
10. Sharpen Your Persuasive Skills
Persuasive writing skills can help a student's ideas come across effectively and achieve better grades. It involves crafting a persuasive argument that convinces the readers of the validity of the writer's arguments.
In conclusion, hiding secret messages in essays is an exciting way for students to showcase their individuality and creativity while still complying with the given academic structure. By following the above tips on ways to hide messages in essays, students can achieve higher grades, be recognised by instructors, and make the most out of their academic journey.


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For most transaction-oriented data processing systems, the processing requirements can conveniently be expressed by stating the actions to be taken for each transaction. This paper presents the framework of a problem-oriented language for specifying such actions. This problem statement is independent of the hardware configuration and of the physical implementation of the data base, resulting in a high degree of "portability," and allowing modifications to be made, with relative ease.
It is shown that such a problem statement can be automatically transformed into a set of simple modules called standard processes. Together with the files of the data base, these standard processes give a network representation of the application system. This network is then separated into a set of run units (corresponding to conventional programs), taking into account the costs and availability of various computing resources. The processes making up each run unit are executed under the control of an application supervisor, which handles all inter-process communication and data base manipulation.
The structuring of the problem which is provided by this approach allows the use of a variety of parallel processing techniques without any special language features to denote parallelism. In addition, the standard process concept provides a particularly simple means for automatic program generation.
Copyright © 1976 by the ACM, Inc., used by permission. Permission to make digital or hard copies is granted provided that copies are not made or distributed for profit or direct commercial advantage, and that copies show this notice on the first page or initial screen of a display along with the full citation.
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Have you ever wanted to spend your vacay above the canopy in a historic fire tower in Idaho ($200/night)? How about working from a flying saucer in the English countryside ($235/night)? Better yet, beating the summer heat in a renovated luxury missile silo in Roswell, NM ($875/night)? Well according to Airbnb there are now more than 170,000 unique accommodation options, which short of any better categorical term fall under the label of OMG (oh my god!) vacation rentals.
The popularity of original and whimsical vacation rentals has become so immense that the category has become a leading marketing pillar of the vacation rental business. AirBnB's recent $7M SuperBowl commercial featured a whimsical terrestrial yellow submarine designed to highlight the skyrocketing OMG category. In fact, the category is now featured first on its list of 54 vacation rental types.
At the end of 2020, the number of guests seeking unique stays more than doubled between the first months of that year and the same period in 2018. Airbnb said searches for unexpected and unique spaces like shepherd's huts, windmills and tiny houses increased by nearly 70% between 2021 and 2022. Some of the most booked listings of all time, across the world, were domes, RVs, treehouses and yurts.
The demand for OMG vacation rentals is so high, that in 2022 AirBNB created a $10M OMG grant program to award 100 individuals $100,000 "to build the craziest places on earth". And the recipients didn't disappoint. The winners of the contest included a six ton Idaho Potato Hotel, a tricked out double decker bus, and yes, that famous yellow submarine.
As wild as some of these concepts are, the AirBnB data speaks to an exploding demand for destination stays with character, originality, and one-of-a-kind experience.
Searches have exploded by a whopping 1000% compared to 2019.
- Yurts (1,701%)
- Islands (1,668%)
- Huts (1,379%)
- Earth houses (1,285%)
- Barns (1,068%)
- Farm stays (1,055%)
- Houseboats (1,015%)
- Tiny homes (791%)
So what exactly is behind the demand for OMG architecture? Well there's no one particular answer, but it is clear that the dwelling itself has become as much a part of a destination vacation as the location.
With pent up demand lingering from the pandemic, the idea of an original and distinctive destination is scratching the itch of our wanderlust itch. And fueled by the propellant of social media ready vacation pics, it becomes all the more enticing to show you've shattered the ceiling of the cooped up pandemic lifestyle with something that turns heads. Or to quote Cyndi Lauper, "girls [and everyone else, for that matter] just want to have fun."
According to experts, the trend is not going away anytime soon. A recent Airbnb survey showed that 84 percent of respondents were open to exploring unique and remote lodgings for a future trip, with cabins, barns, and treehouses ranking at the top of the list. Other categories on the rise include eco-friendly stays and wellness vacations.
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ForMotiv is the first Digital Behavioral Analytics platform. Using advanced, explanation-based predictive behavioral analytics, ForMotiv gives organizations unprecedented levels of insight into their users, leading to increased conversions, reduced risk and fraud controls, and better digital experiences. We're well financed and have earned the business of some of the world's largest insurance carriers and financial services companies. We're a scrappy, collaborative group that is open to challenging each other and believe in learning something new every day.
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As a Technical Solutions Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between data science and account management. You'll drive customer product development and assist them in uncovering our data's value. This is a unique opportunity to join a rapidly growing international startup, reporting to the Chief Data Office (CDO) and collaborating closely with our teams.
Our tech stack operates entirely within AWS, and leverages serverless, container-based facilities to create a highly performant and highly reliable service-based architecture.
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The selection of the right eLearning platform is crucial to ensure a fulfilling online learning experience. With numerous platforms available, it's essential to understand the key features that can make a significant difference in your educational journey. In this blog post, we will delve into ten must-have features that you should look for when choosing an eLearning platform. These features will enhance your learning experience and contribute to your success in online education.
#1 Intuitive User Interface:
An eLearning platform should have an intuitive and user-friendly interface. It should be easy to navigate, allowing you to access course materials, lectures, and resources effortlessly. Look for a platform that provides clear organization, logical menu structures, and an aesthetically pleasing design to enhance your learning experience.
#2 Course Variety and Flexibility:
A robust eLearning platform should offer a wide range of courses to cater to diverse interests and learning goals. It should provide options across various subjects and disciplines. The platform should offer flexibility in terms of course duration and scheduling options, allowing you to learn at your own pace and convenience.
#3 Multimedia Integration:
Look for an eLearning platform that supports multimedia integration. This feature allows for including interactive elements such as videos, animations, simulations, and audio files. Multimedia content enhances engagement, facilitates understanding, and creates an immersive learning experience.
#4 Mobile Compatibility:
In today's mobile-centric world, it's essential to choose an eLearning platform that is mobile-compatible. This ensures you can access your courses and learning materials on the go, using smartphones or tablets. The platform should have a responsive design that adapts to different screen sizes, providing a seamless learning experience across devices.
#5 Assessments and Progress Tracking:
A robust eLearning platform should include built-in assessment tools to evaluate your understanding and progress. Look for features such as quizzes, assignments, and exams that provide timely feedback on your performance. The platform should offer progress tracking, enabling you to monitor your advancement and identify areas for improvement.
#6 Communication and Collaboration Tools:
Effective communication and collaboration are crucial in an online learning environment. Look for an eLearning platform that provides communication tools such as discussion boards, chat features, or forums. These features facilitate interaction with instructors and fellow learners, creating a sense of community and allowing for meaningful discussions.
#7 Personalization and Adaptive Learning:
A great eLearning platform offers personalized learning experiences tailored to your individual needs. Look for platforms that use adaptive learning algorithms to dynamically adjust the course content and pace based on your progress and performance. This ensures that you receive targeted instruction, focusing on areas where you need the most support.
#8 Gamification and Rewards:
Gamification elements can enhance motivation and engagement in online learning. Look for platforms that incorporate gamified features such as badges, points, or levels. These elements provide incentives and rewards for completing tasks, achieving milestones, and mastering concepts, creating a more enjoyable and interactive learning experience.
#9 Learning Analytics and Insights:
A reliable eLearning platform should provide robust learning analytics and reporting features. These features offer detailed insights into learner performance, engagement, and course effectiveness. Look for platforms that provide data-driven recommendations, helping you understand your progress, strengths, and areas for improvement.
#10 Support and Customer Service:
Consider the support and customer service offered by the eLearning platform. Look for platforms that provide responsive and reliable customer support channels, such as email, chat, or phone. Comprehensive documentation, FAQs, and online resources should be available to assist you in navigating the platform and resolving any technical issues.
BrainCert as a Gateway to Explore
BrainCert is an all-in-one eLearning platform that encompasses all the essential features one should look for when selecting an eLearning platform. With its comprehensive suite of tools and functionalities, BrainCert offers a seamless online learning experience for educators and learners alike. Its intuitive user interface ensures easy navigation, while the platform provides a wide range of courses, allowing flexibility in terms of course duration and scheduling options.
The integration of multimedia elements enhances engagement and creates an immersive learning experience. Further, BrainCert is mobile-compatible, enabling learners to access courses and resources on the go. The platform also includes features for assessments, communication, personalization, gamification, analytics, and customer support, making it a truly all-in-one solution for online education.
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Selecting the right eLearning platform is essential for a successful online learning experience. By considering the ten must-have features discussed in this blog post, you can make an informed decision and choose a platform that aligns with your learning goals and preferences. Remember, a well-equipped eLearning platform with an intuitive user interface, course variety, multimedia integration, mobile compatibility, assessments, communication tools, personalization, gamification, learning analytics, and customer support will significantly contribute to your educational journey's effectiveness and enjoyment.


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Shadowed Trees Mountain Silver Pendant Necklace
The Shadowed Trees Silver Pendant Necklace is a unique nature-inspired piece that captures the beauty and tranquility of the great outdoors.
Hand-crafted from high-quality Argentium sterling silver, the details of the mountains and trees are highlighted by the oxidized, black-silver finish creating a beautiful and striking design.
The combination of the mountain and tree motif creates a sense of calm and tranquility, making it a perfect piece for anyone who wants to carry the spirit of nature with them wherever they go.
- length- 1" round
- Chain- the chain is sterling silver and 18"
- Material(s)- solid Argentium sterling silver
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- Comes in a gift box with a joyful affirmation
- Gift wrap and personalized cards are available
Shipping- ships first class USPS package with insurance within 7 days of the order
Returns- accepted in the same condition and original packaging within 14 days of receipt
Artfully crafted in the spirit of joy and gratitude.
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Mavericks part ways with veteran point guard Kemba Walker
Former All-Star point guard Kemba Walker's NBA path has taken another tough turn after the Dallas Mavericks chose to part ways with him on Friday.
The decision comes a day before his veteran's minimum salary would have become guaranteed for the rest of the season. Walker played nine games with the Mavericks, averaging 8.0 points and 2.21 assists.
The 32-year-old showed some flashes of scoring prowess, highlighted by his 32-point outing against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Dec. 17. However, the Mavericks chose to part ways due to McKinley Wright IV's emergence into the rotation over him.
Dallas also wants to give rookie Jaden Hardy more playing time. The second-round pick excelled in the G-League averaging 28.8 points, and the Mavericks are interested in seeing what he offers.
Walker's career has shifted toward an ongoing battle to stay on an NBA roster. The Detroit Pistons had waived him after a trade from the New York Knicks.
His struggles have been correlated to the nagging knee problems that have kept him off the court. His health issues haven't allowed him to excel consistently and have only heightened his issues defensively.
Walker will enter free agency with a chance to contribute to another team. He has proven that he can be a solid scoring factor off the bench as well as be a valuable veteran presence in the locker room.
The four-time All-Star holds career averages of 19.3 points and 5.3 assists while shooting 41.8% from the floor and 36.0% from beyond the arc.


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Postal clients in Britain will quickly have the chance to spruce up their mail: Royal Mail is issuing a set of 15 stamps to have fun the thirtieth anniversary of the Spice Women.
The stamp assortment and different merchandise associated to the anniversary have been made obtainable for pre-order on Friday and can go on common sale on January 11, Royal Mail mentioned. A bundle containing all 15 stamps prices slightly below 20 kilos, or about $25, excluding delivery.
"We're so excited to be celebrated by Royal Mail, alongside a few of music's most iconic and influential legends," the Spice Women mentioned in an announcement. "Once we shaped the Spice Women, we could not have imagined that thirty years later we might be the primary feminine group to dedicate a complete stamp assortment, that is Lady Energy!"
The Spice Women have been shaped in 1994. The group's members have been Victoria Adams (now Beckham) as Posh Spice, Melanie Brown as Scary Spice, Emma Bunton as Child Spice, Melanie Chisholm as Sporty Spice and Geri Halliwell (now Horner) as Ginger Spice.
Critics accused them of being superficial and manufactured, however younger girls flocked to the group due to their embrace of self-empowerment, individuality and friendship.
The group has bought greater than 100 million information worldwide. The primary single, "Wannabe," was a No. 1 hit in 37 nations, and the primary album, "Spice," is among the many best-selling albums by any feminine group. The Spice Women have had 9 No. 1 singles in Britain and have gained two Ivor Novello Awards, three BRIT awards, three American Music Awards and 4 international MTV Awards.
The Spice Women are the sixth music group that Royal Mail has included in a 'particular stamp situation'. The Beatles have been the primary, in 2007, adopted by Pink Floyd in 2016, Queen in 2020, the Rolling Stones in 2022 and Iron Maiden in 2023.
Ten of the brand new stamps function pictures of the Spice Women who carried out dwell between 1997 and 2012, together with on the BRIT Awards in 1997 and on the London Olympics closing ceremony in 2012. Every Spice Lady may even obtain her personal stamp, that includes images taken to advertise their 1997 movie 'Spice World'.
"The Spice Women have been a pressure to be reckoned with since they emerged as a bunch in 1994," David Gold, Royal Mail's director of exterior affairs and coverage, mentioned in an announcement. "We're proud to have fun probably the most profitable feminine music group ever, not just for their music, however for his or her lasting affect on so many points of our lives."
The announcement comes months after the discharge of 'Beckham', a Netflix documentary collection about British footballer David Beckham. His spouse of 24 years, Mrs Beckham, aka Posh Spice, options within the collection.


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David And Victoria Beckham Auction Off Wedding Outfits For Charity
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Launch of Facebook's Diem gets closer through cooperation
Through a cooperation between the financial service providers Fireblocks and First Digital Asset Group, financial institutions should be able to integrate the Diem Stablecoin more easily as a means of payment in the future. However, the platform is still awaiting regulatory approval.
The prestigious Diem project seems to have come one step closer to a release. Through the cooperation of crypto security service provider Fireblocks and Diem payment provider First Digital Asset Group, financial institutions should be able to process transactions more Bitcoin Trader easily via the Diem network in the future. This was announced by both companies in a press release. The collaboration is primarily intended to overcome the hurdles caused by the complexity of connecting and setting up with the Diem blockchain, so that companies can work more easily with the stablecoin. Fireblocks is laying the security foundation for this through its in-house wallet.
The service is to be available to all qualified virtual asset service providers (VASPs). As defined by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an international institution dedicated to the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing, a VASP is a:
Entity engaged in the exchange, transfer or custody of virtual assets.
The partnership between Fireblocks and First is intended to "accelerate the adoption of Diem payments" and ensure that any capable financial institution can connect to the network, according to Michael Shaulov, CEO of Fireblocks. First CEO Ran Goldi added:
As trustees, wallets, exchanges, PSPs (payment service providers, ed.) and other VASPs prepare for the Diem network, we are excited to work with Fireblocks to deliver everything a VASP needs, from risk to on/off-chain communications to liquidation.
Ran Goldi, CEO First Digital Asset Group
Diem still under pressure
Even after its rebranding in December 2020, Diem continues to face massive criticism. For example, German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz (SPD) was unimpressed by the rebranding of the Facebook coin. On the fringes of the G7 meeting in December last year, he described the US corporation's crypto project as a "wolf in sheep's clothing". According to the SPD candidate for chancellor, renaming the currency would not solve its fundamental problems. He accused the Diem organisation and the consortium around Facebook behind it of not having tackled the regulatory risks decisively enough. The German government would not accept a market entry as long as these deficits were not remedied.
Scholz thus reinforced his concerns, which the G7 already expressed in a similar form in October last year. The representatives of the most powerful industrial nations of the West fear above all a scenario in which the Facebook currency could compete with the established fiat currencies due to its enormous user numbers (1.8 billion in the third quarter of 2020). Everything possible must be done to ensure that the monopoly on money remains in the hands of the states, said the Finance Minister.
After a small question by the parliamentary group of the FDP in January, there were hardly any new findings by the federal government on the Diem case. When asked for an assessment of the planned introduction of Diem in Switzerland, the Finance Ministry referred to the so-called "Diem College". This is an organisation that was founded by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA and to which the German BaFin also belongs. Its main task is the exchange of information. In this respect, for example, the prudential requirements had been addressed in order to approve Diem as a payment system. However, the requirements were not formulated further.


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It's a somber week in the MMA world. UFC 249 has been postponed as have all future events and the future is very much up in the air. But, on the bright side, Fight Island is still a go! So let's discuss some of the more salient things that happened recently and then wrap things up with a lighthearted hypothetical.
The state of the MMA world
Has everyone lost their damn minds? I ask sincerely. Thank you.
— Brian Siskind (@thosedrones) April 8, 2020
Probably a little, yes, and honestly, that's okay.
These are incredibly tumultuous, stressful times and it's to be expected that people get a little out of pocket. At this point, COVID-19 appears to be one of the defining moments in recent global history and certainly has the potential to have serious and long-lasting consequences for practically everybody. On top of that, in the short-term things are uncertain for a great many people. Unemployment is skyrocketing and another recession looms. Things are going to get worse before they get better, so again, it's understandable that in a situation like this, some people react poorly. It doesn't make it right, but in the words of Max Holloway, "It is what it is."
I'm not here to try and argue the myriad reasons why COVID-19 is so dangerous or the drastic steps taken the world over are necessary. Unless you're Encino Man, you've read plenty about it and made your own decisions and if you're sociopathic enough to think the death of millions of people globally is a statistic worth writing off, then I have little to say to you anyway. The only thing I will say to those people is that essentially every smart, informed person on the planet (by that I mean, scientists and doctors, the only people whose opinions should matter one whit) is pretty much in agreement when it comes to this so you should probably get on board.
Coronavirus is not something we can just call a wimp and then it'll leave us alone. It's a global pandemic and things may be bad for a while yet. All we can do is weather the storm and look out for each other in the meantime. So I would urge everyone to do their best to help one another out in these trying times and attempt to be part of the solution, instead of the problem.
The elephant in the room
What will the future of media jobs be like at MMA fighting, MMA Junkie, and many others that are smaller in scope, in a few months, if there is no fights?
— Josh (@cubbiezfan80) April 10, 2020
So speaking of people going crazy, last week there was a veritable deluge of hateful invective from promoters, fighters, managers, and fans directed towards the media with regard to UFC 249, the cancellation of events, etc... Others in the space took the time to make reasoned arguments against this vitriol; it fell as waves against the rock of ignorance that such hostility is founded upon. If you're the type of person who believes anyone in the media ever attacked the Dana White's insistence on pursuing UFC 249 was founded out of malice or a desire to hurt the fighters, there's just no common ground for us to reason with each other on.
However, with nothing else to do now, I too feel like shouting into the void, so here's my argument and I hope it may find some of you: over the history of this sport, the media has been consistently on the side of the fighters, even as the fighters seem to not be on the side of themselves. No media member (to my knowledge) ever argued for fighters to be left in the cold, in fact, everyone agreed that the UFC should provide fighters with scheduled bouts some manner of stipend or relief, and was glad that Dana White said he would be doing so. The media took no joy in UFC 249 being cancelled. But there was a sense of relief when UFC 249 was cancelled because, and this is important, it was the right thing to do.
Fundamentally, if you believe the UFC should continue to hold events right now, you also believe that the NBA, MLB, NHL, NCAA, Premier League, the PGA Tour, the ATP, the IOC, and every other athletic commission in the world are either idiots, cowards, or both. There really is no other reasonable argument. And maybe you're right (you aren't). But that's a lot of people, with A LOT more money being lost by sitting out right now. Hell, cancelling March Madness alone has led to more lost revenue than the UFC would make this year and they did it because continuing to hold events at this time is not just irresponsible in the extreme, it's also a PR nightmare, which is why ESPN/Disney finally stepped in and now it seems like we will be without fights for a few months at least.
Which brings us back to the original point: the MMA media did not celebrate in the UFC's indefinite postponement and you can know that's true because our jobs—like the jobs of millions of other people in the United States and around the world—are now up in the air. The sports media landscape is being hit especially hard by the total lack of sports right now. And as this drought continues, it's only going to get worse. The hope is that when everything finally returns to normal, those people laid off or furloughed will have jobs to come back to, but that's not always how it works.
Like fighters, MMA media members operate in a tenuous workspace and a bit of bad luck, or a global pandemic, can create massive issues. It's no one's fault, sometimes life just sucks.
Wtf do we call strangle submissions, chokes? They're not the same thing. A choke is an internal blockage of the trachea, while a strangle is external compression. Just seems lazy and uneducated to use a term that refers to something entirely different.
— _Metaphor (@Metapho73698592) April 8, 2020
Well at this point we call them that because nomenclature has momentum and that's where we are. You can keep trying to make this, fairly reasonable, argument all you want but that's just gonna be banging your head against a wall.
The other reason is because "choke" is simple and easy to communicate even if it is entirely false. "Rear-naked arterial compression" doesn't have the same ring to it. But if it makes you feel better you can just call it a "mata leão." That's a substantially cooler name anyway.
Why is khabib so scared?
— Koleberg (@Koleberg1) April 9, 2020
Because Tony is a ninja turtle. Wouldn't you be scared?
MMA fandom
"Have you, as an MMA fan, ever been happy? When did that end?"
— Derek Suboticki (@InsiderSubo) April 8, 2020
That one time Anthony Pettis jumped off a goddamn cage like Spider-Man and kicked Benson Henderson in the face was pretty great.
The (ostensibly) lost fight
If Tony gets his usual bloody W vs Justin, will you finally give the man his due?
— MMA K9 (@mma_k9) April 8, 2020
There's an idea out there that I hate Tony Ferguson, which is categorically untrue. I have repeatedly given that man his props and have never once argued that any of his wins were lucky or bullsh*t or anything else like that. Tony has won 12 in a row in the most difficult division in the sport and, arguably, should actually be undefeated in the UFC. The guy is a top-5 P4P fighter, no questions asked and very well may have been the best lightweight on the planet at some point during his run.
But he's not right now and saying so doesn't make me a hater, it makes me a realist. Tony absolutely deserves his day in court to prove that very notion wrong—he deserves it more than any fighter ever has in the history of fighting—I just think he matches up terribly with the current top-5 of the division. If Ferguson and Justin Gaethje had fought, and Tony went out and D'arced Gaethje, he still wouldn't be the best—as far as I know, Khabib is still alive and well—but it would've been probably the biggest win in his career, and certainly the biggest win in over three years.
The only real silver lining in the cessation of fighting for the time being is that it probably means the UFC scraps the Ferguson-Gaethje fight and goes back to Khabib vs Tony - for the sixth time (seriously, this is unbelievable). But if it does end up happening anyway, and Tony wins, I will fawn over him with all due reverence.
Quarantined on Fight Island
Best and worst fighter to be quarantined on an island with?
— Simon O'Keeffe (@thesimonokeeffe) April 8, 2020
Well with the advent of Fight Island, it felt like there was no more appropriate way to end this week than playing the desert island game with MMA fighters. And I'm going to throw you a curveball here: Tim Kennedy is my answer for both.
First, the good. Out of every fighter, it feels like TK is by far the most likely one to help you survive being stuck alone on an island with. He's a Green Beret who has spent practically every waking moment for the last 20 years preparing for exactly such a situation. Within three hours of arriving at the island, TK is going to have a fire, built the shelter, and killed a pig for us to eat. Seriously, there are a lot of woodsy, survivalist fighters out there but Tim Kennedy is obviously your best choice to stay alive and honestly, given everything we know about him, it kinda feels like he'd enjoy it. Tim Kennedy 100 percent watches the TV show Alone and gets mad when contestants make a guitar or something instead of building better animal traps.
Conversely, you then have to be on an island with Tim Kennedy. That's a lot of intensity for your only other compatriot to have. You'd be trying to sleep and he'd be doing jumping jacks and yelling at you to quit dragging ass. You could never keep up with him and it would become an increasingly a point of contention. You'd then start resenting him but you'd be stuck in a massive existential quandary because you'd want to leave and go somewhere else but you literally are depending on him to survive. The internal conflict would slowly drive you insane, you'd end up in the dark place that Georges St-Pierre talked about and ultimately, something catastrophic would happen, almost assuredly to you because Tim Kennedy doesn't have time for your sh*t.
Thanks for reading this week, and thank you for everyone who sent in Tweets! Do you have any burning questions about at least tacitly related to combat sports? Then you're in luck because you can send your Hot Tweets to me, @JedKMeshew and I will answer them! Doesn't matter if they're topical or insane. Get weird with it. Let's have fun.